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S E A T T L E —H- U MIVERSITY Students Who Are Parents: Organization supports parents at Seattle University KateOpatz Staffreporter
The word "daycare" may not be in the Seattle Universitymission statement,but adevelopingcampus organization still believes it is encompassed in the
"Aspartofourmission,weneedtosupport families," said Jennifer Garrison Brownell, the force behind Students who are Parents (SWAP). Garrison Brownell first felt theneed for SWAP with thebirth ofherson,Elijah,ayearandahalfago. Having experiencedschool at SeattleUniversityboth with and without a child, she comments, "The minute he was bornIwas treated differently. Ihad no place to go on campus for support." Garrison Brownell is a student of the School of Theology and Ministry and plans to be a part-time minister following graduation in June. She balances family life and classes, as well as a job. Faced with daycare costs,time constraints,anda lack ofa support system,her frustrationbeganto build last winter. Asaresult,GarrisonBrownell submitted aneditorial tothe Spectatorvoicingherconcernsregardingthelackofsupportfrom SeattleUniversity forstudents inher situation. 'Itis the whole community'sjobtoraiseachild,"shesaid,"Thisis easytoforget inauniversityenvironment wheremost studentsareinthesame
Garrison Brownell's letter also urged other students with children to get in touch with her and prompted responses from more than 50 curious parents. It was from thispool ofinterest that theadvocacygroupSWAP was born. They began to meet casually, bring their children,make friends,and talk. issueofdaycarehasalwaysbeen at the forefront the discussion at SWAP gatherings. A month of *Tie - quality daycare can cost as much as average rent in theneighborhoodof $1200 for one child. Onemember ofSWAP found thedaycarebill for two children tobe sooutrageousthat they saved money by flying their parents to Seattle and renting them an apartment so they couldbaby-sit. Inresponseto theproblem, SWAP wroteachildcare proposal and began doing research about the number ofparents on campus. "Noonekeepsrecordsofhowmanyparents thereare,soit's hardtoorganize them,"GarrisonBrownell said. Also addressing the daycare issue was SU's Office ArtbyMeganMyers of Human Resources. Cathy Brownell, Benefits Manager,knew of budgeted money which had come forSWAP. Thisallowsstudents toexchangeinformation online these will go to students while the other half goes to from a campus daycare that had been sold years ago. andgiveeachothersupport SU staffand faculty. Each monthly subsidyis $100 to She helpedinitiate a survey to indicate thebest wayto This fall the hard work is literally paying off. The be used for childcare expenses. use this money to help student parents. Office of Human Resources and the Childcare "I'm delighted with the childcare subsidies; the "With themoney that was available from theclosed committee at SUhasintroduced theChildcare Subsidy University is taking an important step towards daycare,childcare subsidiesbecame themostappealing Program. Theprogram provides apartial cashsubsidy recognizing and supporting the special challenges of anddoable option," Cathy said. for childcare to full-time faculty and staff as well as beinga student and parent," said Schmitz. Director ofCommuter Student Services Diane Schmitzhas full-time students. ThisyearSWAP willcontinuetogrowandtowork forspace alsobeenakeyadvocate for students withchildren. Shehas Twenty-six monthly subsidies are offered to those andsupporton campus forstudents withchildren. Their first acted as a voice in various campus meetings, provided who winalotterydrawing. Thesubsidy willbe ineffect meeting willbeabrownbag lunch inthe Student Pavilionon administrative support,andsetupamessageboard throughIT for one year,from November through October.Halfof Oct 16 atnooninroom 170. News 2-5 ASSU 12 Sports 6-7 Classifieds 13 Features 8-9 Opinion 14-15 A& E 10-11 Footnotes 16 The Spectator 2 News Oct.9, 2003 Indonesian students share culture Megan Lee will be interested in this,but there is just no way of nesia. A 20 minute Tari Saman or Acehnese Dance StaffReporter knowing for sure. It will be the highlight of months will follow. This unusual dance originates from the of hard-work and preparation," Grace Gunawan, the Gayo Highlands and will be performed without mu- coordinator, rhythm and the harmonyfor this number come The Indonesian Students at Seattle University event said. sic. The from tempoof the dancer hands and theclap- (ISASU) are offering the chance to explore another Performances the fast ping on their chest and thighs. culture Fridaynight in the Pigott Auditorium. Besides the complimentary Indonesian snacks, the "As Indonesian students studying here at SU, we an Indonesian culture, event will showcase array of The grand Finale comes from the Dagnut and is a would like to introduce and share Indonesian's cul- music, event perfor- and arts. The ISASU will host typically Indonesianexhibitionof music,derived from ture in order to increase the awareness of ourcommu- Performance, mances such as: the Gamelan Balinese Indian, Portuguese and Arabic, and is known for its nities towarddiversity," said Cecilia Budiana,ISASU dances, arts, a and Javanese Indonesian martial fash- message. secretary. fromthe the ion show, and traditional music hearts of Indonesia is an island republic of Southeast Asia, "We would like to encourage you to come to cel- (Dangdut). people ofIndonesia constituting most of the Malaysian archipelago. Indo- ebrate cultural differences. Also, 80 percent of the most populous country af- profits will be donated to the Indonesian Children's Music nesia is the world's fourth ter China,India,and the United States.More thanhalf Oncologist Foundation,a cancerfoundation dedicated The Gamelan is a percussion orchestra of gong- participants the people live on Java, where Jakarta, Indonesia's to help treat underprivilegedIndonesian children who chime type instruments. The in the only capital and largest city, is located. are battling cancer. The goal of this event is to pro- Gamelan are the performers not from Indonesia. Although home to more than 100 eth- mote diversityand encourage the campus community They are American students from Cornish who have the islands are groups,most Indonesians are of mixed Malaysian to celebrate the different cultures around the world. learned to play these instruments from Java and Bali. nic Pacifica, im- origins. This event is geared towards the benefit of SU stu- This group, callingthemselves Gamelan event. "We canpromise you that it will be an eye-opening dents and the local community." pressedthe ISASU enough to be invited to this event, you not only showcase the culture of Bali "This is the first time since I've been here that we since Fashion (for instance),but you can actually see cultures from have doneanything like this," ArmidiantiGumelar, the show five couples mod- The fashion will showcase some other parts of Indonesia that aren't usually be- sponsorship coordinator,said. Last year we werepart Jakarta, Central Java, eling traditional clothes from ing exposed," Gunawan said. of theInternational Dinner, but this event is allon our Kalimantan, Bali. Western Northwest Sulawesi and The event is Friday, October 10, beginning at 7:30 own." the impressive by take Then Balinese Dance Nilu will p.m. Tickets,available on-line or at the International This event will consist of the performers and the art of Balinese place.Thisdance is the main and dance Student Center,are $7 for SU community and $12 for people helping with the event. The main event com- culture, being taughtin village halls and kept alive by public (in advance), or $10 and $15 at the door. The mitteeconsists ofnine people workingtogether to plan, palaces. event is open to the public and family and friends are organize, and promote the event. encouraged to join. event primarily sponsored "Since this is the first time in a while that we've Martial arts The is by For additional information see www.isa- done this, we don'thave an estimatenumber of people The program will also include a demonstration of US Bank. martial arts from that willattend.Ofcourse, wehope that a lot ofpeople Pencak Silat,an original style Indo- su.com. Areyou the holiday photographer? Do you takethe happy snaps atiam^&^nng^gmmggmmt Then the Spectaor needs YOU BSEfe
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A recent roundof "rehiring" atSeattle University's Campus Assistance Center (CAC) left student employees jobless and indignant in school's opening weeks. "We were all under the impression that we werecoming back to jobsin the fall," said Erin Hannum, a junior com- munication-major who isn't reapplying for her job, after being informed two weeksago that the CAC could only af- ford to rehire four out of the 12 non- workstudy employees. Hannum, like three ofher co-workers, didn't see the point in entering the re- hiring process. She viewed the rehiring as "a nicer way to say firing" and criti- cizedCAC management for dressing up the employment drop. "Calling it rehiringjust pisses me off," Hannum said. Director of Student Activities, Beth Kyle Ford Pang, chalked it up to a snowballed mis- intention of that money," she added. Pangadmitted that,"ideally allof this study or non-work-study. communication. Riall also explainedthat CAC employ- rehiring would have been done in Pang said interviews have already "It's frustrating for me because a lot ees will take on new responsibilities in March," but due to some infrastructure been conducted and training will begin of assumptions have been made and I higher volume this year, with the new transitions it was all held off until early soon. haven't had time to sit down and talk to game room for students in room 308 of September. Those students who have decided to anyone about it," Pang said, clarifying the Student Center. Since thejob respon- "Ifelt like everything was handled last search for other work instead of reap- that everyone was invited to reapply. sibilities are changing, and employees minute," Chambers, who feels she's not plying have been contacted regarding Pang claims neither she nor CAC will now be required work at least 15 just losing staffbut losing friends,added. the new flexibilities,according to Pang, Tara Riall manager everguaranteedjobs hours per week, both Riall and Pang "I feellike a bondhas been brokenbe- but most haven't contacted her back. for employees, didsay she was their but thought it appropriate to interview ev- cause of a budget," Chambers sighed. "Those whohaven't responded to our straightforward with them about the eryone at the start of the year. She also anticipateddifficulties train- efforts have taken themselves out of the changes that the new CAC budget ne- "The wayit washandled was irrespon- ing 10 new employees all about Seattle process," Pang said. cessitated. sible anddishonest,"Hannum persisted. University and how it runs. Sarah Hollis and Vickie Chambers, the Hannum, however, doesn't think that Hannum's co-worker Vickie Cham- Staff isn't the only thing that's new for student managers at the CAC, didn't Pang with leveled employees soon bers, a senior Englishmajor, was fortu- the CAC this year, however. know all the details, but both remained enough about the budget realities. nate that her financialaid switched over "We've neverhad CACin the Student positive about the CAC'i functions and Pangcited two reasons for their deci- to workstudy this year, but last year Center before and there's a need for the jobs they serve. sion to rehire, and force oldemployees Chambers was hired in a non-workstudy summer CAC presence,but that takes a The past several months have been a to reapply for their jobs. position. bite out ofthe rest of theyear's budget," little unclear with two advisor changes The budget allocated less funding for Chambers is oneof twostudent manag- Pang said, continuing to justify the de- in three months, according to Hollis, non-workstudy positions this year, ac- ers whohasbeenworkingshifts withRiall cision to rehire. who described the problem as "a mis- cording to Pang. to keep the CAC at least partially open. Hiring summer employeesplus hiring communication between higher-ups." "We took the total budget we were Three staff members, however, is a multiple people for shifts after 5 p.m. Despite the unclear circumstances. given this year and calculated out the pretty slim staff considering that the for security reasons both shave off the Pang and Riall are looking forward to numbers after figuring out how many CAC typically employs 14 students. budget too. fully staffing the CAC. hours weneeded to cover.When we dis- "Even now we're understaffed and Over thepast week Pangreceived new Chambers and Hollis are looking for- coveredso many ofouremployees were can't stay open because there aren't information about the flexibility of the wardto learning howto operatetwo pool non-workstudy we decided we wereus- enough people working," Chambers budget. tables, an air hockey table, foosball,and ing the money inappropriately," Pang pointedout. The CAC is now in fact able to hire two x-boxes in the game roomupstairs; commented. "IfIwere oneof the people who lost anyone qualified for thejob, whether the while four students are looking for em- "I had to go back to the purpose and my job,I'd be upset," she said. student's employment status is work- ployment elsewhere Deferred payment plan offers new options
MeganLee "Students in Albers Business School seem to be not get back until the end of the semester." StaffReporter jumpingon this," Eng mentioned."It is convenient for "When Ihad taken the instruction sheet to my HR students to pay just $30 up front instead of taking out [Human Resources], they had never seen a program This year Seattle University is offering a newEm- a loan." like this before and thought it was very nice for the ployer Tuition Reimbursement Deferred PaymentPlan. Eng added that the program arose from student in- students," Becky Andrade, Albers graduate student. The plan,code named "Payment Plan E", is designed terest, and it is gearedmostly towardgraduatestudents Masters of Science inFinanceprogram,said. "It wasn't to assist students who are scheduled to be reimbursed who are working full-time; students who know they requiring too much work from them for me to partici- by their employerafter they complete their course. will pass their classes, and want to be paid by their pate. This planallowedmeto not have to take out stu- "The idea sprung from a need to help students and employer. It is part of the benefit packagedesigned to dent loans initially. Icould waitfor the reimbursement is the responsibility of the students," Hem Eng, Rep. help students. and then turn around and pay them right back. It has financial aid account resolution, said. "It' s geared "If your employer has promised to pay your tuition made my life,and probably the lives of the financial toward students who are working full time." after you receive your grade, then you only pay $30 aidofficers,a loteasier since 1 won'tneed those loans. "I would get a number of e-mails from students in- out ofyour pocket,"Angie Felton, Rep.student finan- Ithank Seattle University for comingup with this pro- quiring if we hadaprogram like this." Lauren Carriere, cial services, said. "It is non-refundable and doesn't gram." the graduateprogramscoordinator of theAlbers School go toward your tuition." Other schools, such as Loyola University Chicago, ofBusiness and Economics,said."Students were ask- According to Jack Edwards, Associate Director of Drexel University, Moravian University,FranklinUni- ing questions. It's really a grassroots,student move- Student Financial Services, this program, for working versity,and The Illinois Institute of Technology,have ment." students, is now mainly being used by graduate stu- similarprograms.Though fees vary, an applicationfor The tuition deferment processbegins with interested dents enrolledinone of the graduateprogramsoffered the Reimbursement Plan can be as much as $55 atother and applicable students paying a $30 fee to partici- through Albers School ofBusiness," universities. Most of these institutions, as in the Se- patein theprogram.Students must complete theproper "This program is great," Harry Ray,Albers gradu- attle University case, offer this plan for graduate stu- form and submitit to Student Financial Services (SFS) ate student and production supervisor at Avtech Cor- along with a letter on company letterhead specifying poration, said. the terms of reimbursement from the employer. "It allows me to keepcash in my pocket that Iwould See DEFERRED, Page 4 TheSpectator 4 News Oct. 9,2003 DEFERRED Continued from Page 3
dents and students continuing in specialized fields. OPT* ATMY 17" P1771 This deferment plan does not work for everyone. Some stu- Si^ SO dents are ineligiblebecause their companyrequiresproofof pay- 171J 7/ RPPP^IifYNJDCiJ\o VJii TAPxr\JT ment for tuition in advance; students working at certain compa- nies are required to first pay their tuition,before their company is able to reimbursethem. Carriere feels that overall this plan really makes sense, and it is an effort to be a good partner within the business community. Some Albers graduate students feel it is just a band-aid for the University's new2.5% charge on payingtuition withcredit cards. "It was so much easier when the school accepted credit cards without charging a fee. I was really surprised and disappointed by that decision," Shari Storm, Albers graduate student, said. "Perhaps they were trying to soften the blow by offering a de- ferment plan after the credit card decision? Inow see paying my tuitionbill as S3O more expensive and twice as difficult in terms of time and effort." This program, which was firstpiloted last spring quarter, is still being "ironed-out", but both Carriere and Eng feel this is a vi- able option for students.
Correction
An 'r' was erroneously used in spelling DanDomike's name inthe Bookstore Resignation story last week. Thecor- rect spelling is Dan Domike.
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Photosby Enca Terence Fr.Mike Bayard andKevin Keith, juniorcivil engieering major, engaged indiscussion. Students voice thoughts on street fair "Not too manypeopleknew about thechangebecauseof the weather.I "It was a little cluttered and should think [the streetfair]shouldhave naye been outside. Iknow SU has " to and they should have been thefirst day ofschool. access tents -Tim Lang,sophomore international Pmt those up." STUDIES MAJOR "Cliffored "ice cold" Schaefer, senior philosophy major
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IBean Reinhart publicized a concert in t:he Campion Ballroom. The Spectator 6 Sports Oct.9, 2003 Diversity is the name of the game at the Connolly Center Facilities offer a variety of sports andactivities for all to experience
CiennaHahn tions for inexperiencedbody-builders. Aside from the diverse classes and saunas. Staff Writer Lorenz willbe teaching a free weight sports offered to the SU community, the fa- Friday, October 10, SEAC will be The Connolly Center is often consid- roomintroductionclass Wednesday, Octo- cilities at theConnollyCenter stand outim- sponsoring LateNight at theConnolly Cen- ered the territory ofSeattleUniversity's ath- ber 15 and November 5, at noonand 4:45 pressively.Thisyearfivenewtreadmills and ter to better acquaint students with the re- leticelite. Staffmembersat Connollystrive p.m.each day.Lorenzoffers hour-longcon- two elliptical machines were added to the sources Connolly has to offer. Starting at 9 to meet the needs ofa larger, more diverse sultations Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri- weightroom's cardio equipment. Stationary p.m., there willbe a three-on-threebasket- poolof students, faculty, and staffby offer- days for the lowpriceof $30. bikes for spinning classes are also a recent ball tournament, as well as a free spinning ing Leisure Education Programs, outdoor Ryan Tuatoohas been the Intramural addition. class and an introductoryCapoeira class. rental gear,and the guidance ofa personal Sports Coordinator for six years. Through Connolly's astro-gymispopular forin- _whichexploresthemusic andrituals ofAfro- fitness trainer. the Connolly Center, Tuatoo sets up recre- doorsoccer andultimatefrisbee,and the fa- Brazilian....culture. AnneCarragher,theRecreationDirec- ational and competitive teams for a variety cilities are also equipped with five racquet- For moreinformation ontheactivities tor at theConnolly Center,relies heavily on of sportsthroughout the year. ballcourts, squashcourts,twolappools,out- mentioned call 296-1993. student input to Although the teams door tennis courts, and men's and women's design the LHP are mostly comprised schedule. ofcurrent SU students, "Students "You'vegot guys in alumni and Connolly cometo mewith members also partici- ideas for their 80s coming in to pate. Basketball is by classes,or want- play basketball...it's far the most popular ing to instruct, " and I try to great to see. "You've gotguys make it happen. - Tuatoo, in their 80s comingin Spaceinclasses Ryan to play basketball...it's is always very IntramuralSports great to see," said limited," said Coordinator Carragher. The Connolly Junior , Center hosts roughly MonicaMaggio | I 500 members besides was one such the students, faculty,[tS student. "I talked to Anne about teaching a and staffthat useits facilities.Tuatoo is I belly-dancingclass, and the experiencewas also SU alumni,pickingup the position 1 overwhelminglypositive. Ithink student- of Intramural Sports Coordinator six \ taught classes provide a good forum to ex- months after graduating from SU. | press this University's individual talents," "It's fun tosee peopleIgraduated \ said Maggio. with stillcoming back toplay onteams," Maggio hopes to teach a belly-danc- said Tuatoo. ing class again during the winter. Student The Outdoor Recreation Equip- instructors are paid for their time, although mentRentalProgramwasdesignedtoad- "not very well," cautioned a laughing ministertostudents eagertofleecampus Carragher. for the weekend, but lacking the proper This quarter, over 25 classes are of- essentials to doso. fered tostudents and faculty. Through the Connolly Center, the Carol Lorenzhasbeen a fitness trainer rental program offers sleepingbags and at SU since 1995. While she admitted not pads, backpacks, two and six-person many people know about her services, she tents, and even snowshoes for weekend stressed the importance of developing a adventures or week-long trips. workoutroutine. "It'sgreat gear; all the equipment "This is especially vital for college isprettynew andmuchcheaper than any- girls. Being fit is more of a challenge for thing you can rent from REI," explains younger women:they havelessmuscle mass junior Nick Lofing, current OAR presi- and weakerbone density,"saidLorenz. dent and campingenthusiast. She seesmanystudents who areunfa- Alloutdoorequipment ispricedbe- miliarwithweight resistance, andunsureof low $15 for weekendtrips. Equipment how touse theequipmentinthe weightroom. can be reserved at the Connolly Center Thisyear.Lorenzhas traineda studentstaff up to two weeksinadvance forstudents, tooverseethe weightroomand answerques- four days for faculty and staff.
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Call now for afree seminar: 524-4915 For moreinformation pleasecall Kate Reynolds at 296-5470 orthe Directors: GaryChamberlain(296-5322) and Jacquelyn Miller(296-5446). TheSpectator Oct.9, 2003 Sports 7 SUcoaches work togetheronandoffthe field rolemodels," said Paula. Brian & Paula This is the couple's fifth year as full time coaches at SU and theirhard work is becoming visible. Montgomery: Cross "Two years ago there were seven athletes total, and now wehave 40 athletes competing incross country alone. Country and Track It'sveryexciting forbothofus tobe involved,"said Paula. REDHAWKS "The teamis relatively young, which is veryexciting Coaches and they are running wellso far in the seasonand are cur- SPORTS & LEISURE LaurenFarricker rently ranked fourth in theregion," bothexplained. CALENDAR Staff Writer The couple has developed SU's Cross-Country pro- To be marriedis one thing, but tocoach and work a gram immensely and also worked hardby the addition ofa th a teamtogetherail the time is another.Paula andBrianMont VarsityTrack teamlast year. Thursday October 9 gomery have been the head coaches of the cross countr which is very "The teamis relatively young, exciting Women's Volleyball vs. Western Oregon and track team since 1999. and they are running well sofar in the season (they are cur- Brianis ana- rently ranked 4lh in the region," stated Brian. @ 7p.m. in Connolly Center North Court tive of Batavia, Il- I The Montgomerys welcomed their first baby, linois. He ran for Elliot (Ellie)VeraMontgomeryonSeptember1,and Kickboxing 5-6p.m. @ Connolly Classroom The University of are now an all around running family. YogaPlus 4-5:15p.m. @ Connolly Quiet Room Maryland wherehe ' Ellieis alreadyfamiliarwiththe cross-country was a two time team's regiment. Yoga 6-7p.m. @ Connolly Quiet Room MVPrecipient and "Attending a team captain, re- her first workout Sculpting 6:10-6:55p.m. @Connolly Classroom ceiving ACC when she was four Irish Step Dance 7-Bp.m. @ ConnollyClassroom awards for both daysold,andher first cross-country and meet at day five track; inaddition to (Emerald City In- Friday th beinganall-eastern vite). She has been October 10 regional selection. everyday to practice Yoga l-2p.m. @ Connolly Room Hemajoredinbusi- since,eventhe two- Quiet ness, French lan- a-days! She also has guage, and litera- her own raingear," th ture. said Paula. Saturday October 11 Paulais from Paula Montgomery Elliewas born Women's Volleyball vs.Humboldt State Hyattsville,Mary- eight pounds, four land.Shewoncross-countrystatechampion inhighschool ounces, and 20 @ 7p.m. in Connolly Center North Court inches long. withpursuing academics. While running for University Born at Swed- Women's Soccer away @ Humboldt State ofMaryland, she was a three-time captain for both the Brian Montgomery ish hospital, it was Men's Soccer vs. SeattlePacific cross-countryand track team,and wasnamedan all-east- realized after 27 ern 10,000-meter runner twice. She studied hard,being a hoursoflabor that Ellie wastoo big and Paulahad to have @ 2p.m. ChampionshipField four-time recipient of the Atlantic Coast Conference Aca- a cesarean. , demic Selection. Paula earnedmajors in English language Ellie wasborn two weeksintothe cross-countrysea- Cross Country@ Western Washington Invita- and literature along with secondaryeducation. The couple son, and became acquaintedwith many peoplefrom the tional inBellingham all day met while runningfor University ofMaryland. team. Thecouple wasapproachedabout coachingat SUback Outsideof their work at SU,being new parents, and Kick-bo 11am-noon @ Connolly Classroom in 1998. Brian has anotherfull-timejob,theydon'thavea lotoffree "While Brian and Iwererunningcompetitively inSe- time. Paula,prior tobecomingamother, worked as a jour- attle, wewereapproachedabout becoming interimcoaches nalismadvisoras wellas a language arts teacherat Roosevelt Monday October 13th for SU's team. Thejob wasn't to coach,but toact moreas High School. Photoscourtesy of SUAthletics Basic Yoga 4:30-5:30p.m.@Connolly QuietRoom Fallsports headinto busy weekend Conditioning5-6p.m. @ Connolly Classroom AustinBurton Spinning 5:30p.m. @ Connolly SpinningRoom Opinion Editor goalkeeperBrandon Sewell needed,as he recorded his thirdshutout of the seasonand SU earned their fourth WOMEN'S SOCCER shutout as a team. Tuesday October 14th Going into Saturday's game at Humboldt State in Senior forward lan Chursky leads the team with five ta, Calif., thenationally-rankedSeattle University goals and 10 pointsin 2003. Redshirtsophomore Bobby Jazzercise 7:15-8: 15 a.m. @ Connolly Classroom seven-gamewinning to Chursky goals en's soccer teamis on a streak. McAlister is second withfour andnine Pilates 4:45-5: 35p.m. @ Connolly Classroom Last Friday,juniormidfielderTafaraPulse scored points. Itwo goals to lead SU toa 3-2 win at WesternOregon,the SU is 2-0 in GNACplay, and plays cross-city rival Racquetball 5-Bp.m. at Racquetball Court 3 first ofseven consecutiveroadgames for the Redhawks SeattlePacific this Saturdayat 2 p.m. at SU's Champion- (9-2,5-0GNAC). SUis 4-0on the road this season, with ship Field. Spinning5-6p.m. @ Connolly SpinningRoom a loss to San Francisco State at a neutral site onSep. 1 and Dynamic Yoga p.m. @ConnollyClassroom another at home toUC-San Diego on Sept.5. VOLLEYBALL 5:45-7 Pulse,last season'sGNAC Player of the Year,is tied TheRedhawks have lost three matches in a row Capoeira 7-8:30 p.m. @ ConnollyClassroom for the teamlead with fivegoals in 2003. Shealso leads datingback toSept.27, butlook to turn things around SU and theGreatNorthwestAthletic Conference with 19 starting tonight when they host WesternOregon at the pointsand nine assists.Senior midfielder Jordan Bieler ConnollyCenter at 7 p.m.It will be the first of four Wednesday October also has fivegoals and is secondto Pulse with1 3 points. straighthome matches for SU (8-6, 4-3 GNAC). 15- TheRedhawks are currently ranked No. 16 in the Sophomore Sarah Sommerman leads SU with 169 Men's Soccer away @ Portland nation in the NSCAA/adidas NCAA D-IIpolls, as well as kills this season, whilejunior LizzySafranski is second rankedNo. 3 in the westernregion. with 158 and senior Dori Christensenhas 150. Junior Women's Soccer away @ Western next game on 30 Brunson team 653 35 aces Their home is Oct. against Central Erika leads the with assists and Yoga 4:15-5: p.m. @ Connolly Room Washington. (both secondin GNAC),andLizzySafranski 's 49 blocks 15 Quiet paces the team. Sophomore Maggie Safranski leads SU Conditioning5-6p.m. @ Connolly Classroom MEN'S SOCCER with261 digs. - At 5-4, the Redhawks havebeen up-and-down after Evening Yoga 5:30 6:30p.m. @ ConnollyQuiet Room CROSS COUNTRY mising start to the season. Spinning p.m. @ Connolly Spinning Room Sunday's 1-0 win overCal State-Los Angeles Both teams will run in the Western Washington 6-7 salvageda three-gameCaliforniaroadtrip in whichSU Invitational this Saturday at LakePadden in Bellingham. WingChun 6:45-7:15p.m. @Connolly Spinning Room the first two games toCal State-Bakersfield and The last time the teams competedwas at the «lostState-Dominguez Hills,respectively.It was alsothe SundodgerOpen,hosted by the University of Washington KyokushinKarate TBA @ ConnollyClassroom first timeSU had scored during the road trip. on Sept. 27. Senior Steve Manos wasSU's topmale Tai Chi 12:05 - p.m. @ StudentCenter 160 Junior defender JacobBesagnoscored thegame- finisher,placing I9'h and completing the 8,000-meter race 12:55 winninggoal Sunday,headingin a freekick from junior in 25:36.Freshman Kristie Rice lead the SU women, Weight RoomIntroduction@ noon or 4:45p.m. in midfielder Andy Stromberg late in the first half. It was coming in 14lh and crossing the finish line of the 5,000- besagno's first goal of the season. That wasall senior meter race at 18:27. theConnolly Center weight room TheSpectator Oct. 9, 2003 8 Features Bessie Burton Sullivanprovides outreach for nursingprogram Caroline Swart StaffReporter
"I think it's a fun atmosphere," says senior Juliana de Felice,surrounded by apile ofpaper- work,her supervisor,and the walls that house the Bessie Burton Sullivan Skilled Nursing Residence. Located just south of the Archbishop Murphy Apartments on the Seattle University campus,Bessie Burton Sullivan is notjust ahome for theelderly. According to the Seattle University Undergraduate Bulletin,the residence "isan integral part of the service orientation of the campus." Not only can students like de Felice,a social work major, fulfill community service requirements there, Bessie Burton Sullivan also serves as acenter for nursingstudents to complete their first clinical course. Also,in a continual effort to extend their hands out into Jhe commu- nity, the Office ofCampus Ministry sends volun- teers to socialize with the residents. A.J. CHAVEZ de Felice, while only a couple of weeks into Esdar Peters mentorsJulianaDeFelice. her service at Bessie Burton Sullivan,is enthusias- tic about working with the people that make up the level class is assignedone to three clients at the "reminds volunteers ofthe wisdom that develops residence community. Every Tuesday andThurs- residence,"depending onthe needs of the facility." from a full life. Residents share their stories while day for seven hours a day,she meets with her Thestudentshavea varietyofresponsibilities that volunteers brighten their day with recreational supervisor, Esdar Peters, to discuss her schedule need to be met,including evaluatingthephysical and activities andconversation." and to meet with patients. "1think theylike the mental statusofeach of their patients, as wellas making Campus Ministry volunteers also assist the Bessie attention," de Felice says,and Peters is quick to sure theirbasic care needs,such ashygiene,aremet. BurtonSullivan staffby helping toserve theresidents agree. "They like to see fresh faces." "It'sa lot to learn," says Vezeau. But every their meals,as well ascleaninguparound the facilities. Already, she is learninghow to fill out week the students come together to havede-briefing "The reason that wekeepsendingstudents over there is assessments for patients under the watchful eyeof conferences, where they can sit and talk or ask that we have alongstandingrelationship,"says Dan Peters. In order to fill out an assessment, de Felice questions about the events that took place during the Moriarty,Social Justice Minister. "Theyreally appreci- has to take in anumber of factors: How are the week. Overall,she insists, "It'sa positive experience ate the work thestudents atSU do," heexplains. residents feeling? What kind of mood are theyin? for students who haven't spentmuch time with older The director of social services at Bessie Burton What kind of medications should they be taking? people outside oftheir families." Sullivan,Bethany Chamberlin,is looking for more "Ihave a lot to learn," she explains. But she insists TheOffice ofCampus Ministry agrees.Which volunteers who would be interested in spending time that she islookingforward tospending the next is why member MarySlavkovsky believes Bessie with the elderly residents. "We think we havea several months at Bessie Burton Sullivan. After Burton Sullivan isa greatplace to make an indi- really loving environment here," shesays, addingthat all,she has until June to work out any kinks. vidual difference. According to Slavkovsky,Campus with something as simple as playing a gameor "just Students inDr.Toni Vezeau's Nursing 330 Ministry volunteers really work toward "building having acup ofcoffee," residents like to open up and class haveonly four weeks to complete their individualrelationships" with residents. This is done share their stories. "Each personhas their own piece intensive clinicals atBessie Burton Sullivan. from anything to helping out with activities to just of history," she says, encouraginganyone who would Vezeau, the associate professorat the School of sitting down andconversing. According to the like to listen to contact the Bessie Burton Sullivan Nursing,explains that eachstudent inher junior- Campus Ministry homepage,Bessie Burton Sullivan, Activities Department at (206) 323-1028. The Spectator Oct.9, 2003 Features 9 Blooming buds attract botanists to Seattle University campus Campus gardens are not onlybeautiful but educational as well MeganLee StaffReporter "Our is to preserve the backyard sanctuary and the Walking on to campus early in the morn- focus wildlife " ing, the landscape is blanketed in fog. The uniqueness the SUgrounds. shapeless pull of arms and branches reach out and -Craig Chatburn half sleeping students and faculty in like refrig- erator magnets. As the afternoon descends and tolerant and native plants) and the idea of self- here campus." the fog lifts,the shapes become clearer, and a on sufficient growth and using shade. Ialso give These students, generally eco-studies secret garden appears. This garden, our own them some history, about Father Nichols [late majors, appreciate this environment. Eden, is an amazing backyard wildlife sanctu- 50s, early 60s] and his work with Mr. Kubota, of "I fully appreciate this experience," said ary, setting a benchmark for campuses around Kubota gardens. Some of his [Kubota's] plants Monica Maggio, junior econ-studies major. "I the nation. are here." appreciate it [the campus] as a student in the There are innumerable species:rosemary, Clausen,who has been on the SU grounds middle of the city, and just as a student. It's a cedar, ornamental fruit trees, Japanesemaples crew since 1983, fully enjoys his job,including practical application of what we are doing - we and sequoia. Indigenous and imported plants are the tours. To schedule a tour, interested parties don't have seek control of things can't thoughtfully placed and maintained, forming a - to we can contact him through Chatburn,or the control like pesticides. It's very visual." museum quality exhibit of botany and horticul- Grounds Department. "One of the best parts about the campus is ture, a living calendar. According to Chatburn, the current grounds the amazing diversity. A goal of mine is to Breathe deep.It's good for the well-being. crew is made up of eight full-time employees capture the unique story of the grounds. When "People don't really know how famous (like Clausen), three part-time employees,two Ciscoe retired something went away; when DC Seattle University's campus is," Ciscoe Morris, temporary employees and about five students. A retires something will go away. I'd love to have former Seattle University's grounds keeper and few crew members have been workinghere on more tours for people: like medical tours and landscaping manager,stated at his retirement in campus for over two decades. He emphatically what's in bloom tours. It helps keep aware of 2002. "It's the only public garden that is sanc- mentioned how invaluable their knowledge is. memorial and dedicated plants," Chatburn tioned as a backyard wildlife sanctuary. We've "If you want to dig, they'll remember if it's added. "This will be a lot of work but Iplan done a good job of providing an environment to okay or not. We have a lot of talented people be here awhile." that is safe for humans and animals, yet still deals with bugs." Morris's vision and ingenuity, over his 24 year career, helped make the dynamic campus what it is today. He operated according to his down to earth and pesticide-free philosophy; he preferred vinegar and water. This special sanc- tuary interests people, and SU has obliged people with tours. "Our focus is to preserve the backyard wildlife sanctuary and the uniqueness of the SU grounds. People have shown interest in tours: garden clubs, alumni,community colleges, master gardeners,last graduation we even did a parent's tour." said Craig Chatburn, the new Grounds Manager. "It all started with Ciscoe." These guided tours are popular in the spring, summer, and fall, with the looming fall color. Since Morris left, it has been David "D.C." Clausen, Lead Gardener of Grounds and Landscaping, who gives most of these tours and talks. "I lead people around and talk to them about the University and the campus," Clausen said. "I talk about how we are pesticide-free Kyle ford and how plants are used in the garden (drought DiedreMuns andNatalie Coblentz tendto the astonishingplants
Word of KSUB IS IIOW J/^./f^rSEATTLE UNIVERSIT^^ the Week fSBSLg^JffT^I online tune to T^mFfwvs^uelSlfJ www.seattleu.edu/ Malapropism (mal-e-prop-izem) It is hosting an Open House in the KSUB -Ludicrousmisuse broadcast room Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. ofa word TheSpectator 10 Arts & Entertainment Oct.9, 2003 Dexter Danger steers clear of the mall punk revolution Adam Wood punk arena,and given one of these day doesn't go by that Idon't see the and breakdowns reallyis the bands Staffreporter bands a chance as Isteadilygrew sick Indie skater-boy style readilyadopted saving grace. of the early Blink 182 rip-offs that by last year'sAbercrombie & Fitch Danger's Written in Blooddoes It's been a few years since Ihave have now slowly become the newboy models. This is in no waybad,but not carry the same high gloss modeled shamelessly opted to put myself into the post pop- bands of the past two years. It seems a seems to have watered down the genre band pictures that self with a lot of sloppy over produced promote the members. neo-punk blasphemy that doesn't seem The packaging is instead rather to be pushing the envelope with straightforward with the renegade- innovation. style black, white and red with lots of Amazingly, my mind has been blood spatters and murder mystery slightly changed with a few open- imagery. The lyrics match the imagery minded listens to Dexter Danger's with an angry enigmatic tension with Written inBlood, care of Orange Peel only one song about girls aptly titled, Records. This five-songrelease "Our Anniversary," which again showcases the better melodies of the proves their slight departure from the pop-punk genre with some exceptional now trite pop-punk genre. lyrics and upbeat, intelligent harmony. Bottomline: The record is The sound consists of something nothingincredibly inventive herebut between early Blink 182 and older its certainly proof that pop-punk can NOFX with some cheesy distorted take a step in a better direction. It screams for back-ups that have become would seem that DexterDanger is so popular recently. Oddly enough the trying to compile a new combination band merges a lot of grind style double of the hardcore drive and passion with bass with post-punk vocals and basic attractive melody and song writing of punk song writing which wouldn't the past pop-punk greats. Irecommend seem to make much sense, but actually this record for anyone who wants really grew on me. The mellow double somethinga little different than the bass with melodies mall punk revolution. Dexter Danger chills mergence upright Modest Mouse Pop bands stumble in is superior effort to sound like punk MelissaMueller Copy Editor Despite anoddlyblandopeningbandand microphone with the previous boybands. difficulties, theModestMouse showat theShowboxman- The same goes for A Simple Plan,whose agedtopack an impressiveaudience ofdedicated fans. songs also seem to be focused ongirl problems The openingband, The HelioSequence,started with a and have no political or intelligent depth whatso- mellow song that, whilehavingconsistentdrumbeatsand ever. a longinstrumental, failed to get the crowd stimulated. The band most likely to survive this pop- Vocalist/guitarist Brandon Summersmade up for it later, rock phase is Good Charlotte, thanks mostly in however, whenhecameout with aharmonicaand rocked part to their slightly more diverse songs and out, which gained cheers of approval from the crowd. attempts to incorporate their influences into their Unlike ModestMouse frontman Isaac Brock, Summers music. Although their music still lacks originality, seemed content toplay mostofthe setwith his eyesclosed, GoodCharlotte has MTV on their side as lead havingas littlecommunicationwiththe audience as pos- singer Joel Madden and twin brother/guitarist sible,whichmay havedisinterestedmanyofthe listeners. Benji Madden both host a show on the channel. The highlightof TheHelio Sequence'sset was a coverof But evenslight music variance and MTV PhilCollins's "TomorrowNeverKnows"whereSummers fame might not keepGood Charlotte, or any other letloose onhisguitar and seemed to forget that he was pop-rock band,at the top of the music scene for performing in frontofa crowd ofpeople. long. These artists have nodoubt been feeling the It was no surprise that the antsy audience screamed as Melissa Mueller backlash for being "pop-punk" bands,and not soonas Modest Mousehit the stage. Immediately follow- CopyEditor being true punk rockers. ing the first notes,fans werealreadybobbingtheir heads Whether or not these bands have called inunison with the music. Although weirdscenes of ani- In the postboy-band era when pop acts such themselves punk or label their music as such, the mals werebeingprojectedonthe stagebehindtheband,it as N'Sync and the Backstreet Boyshave no title has nonetheless been inflicted upon them. As didn't slowthepaceofcompletechaosasBrock screamed chance of recapturing their preteen audience,a a result, the groupshave received a lot of negativ- his way through his songs like "Wild Pack of Family newbatch of "boy bands" have taken over the ity from the punk community and music fans in Dogs",constantly pointing back and forth betweenthe MTV charts. general. audience and the screen Bands like Good Charlotte,New Found Fat Mike, the lead singer of legendarypunk The highpoint came during "Doin' the Cockroach" Glory, and A Simple Plan arebecoming the new band NOFX, expressedhis opinion about the new whereBrock pickeduphisguitarandproceededtoscream boy bands, gaining popularity for the "poppunk" pop-punk phase in a song called "The Separation into it,and repeatedthe spectacle several times through- genre and makingpop rock music mainstream. of Church and Skate", where he sings, "when did out theirentireperformance. What separates these acts from their prede- punk rock become so tame, these f*****g bands Another significant pointin the show was when Brock cessors, however,is that these boys can play all sound the same." stoppedplayingto respond to thescreaming fans whokept instruments.It's anotable difference,but just Good Charlotte is decidedly not punk at all, shouting out songtitles for theband toplay.He addressed because these bands can play instruments, does but the Madden twins have tried to gainpopular- their desperatepleas with, "Youknow what thebest part not mean that the music they make is any more ity for the true punk bands thatthey claim to ofdoing what Idois? ThatIdon'thave to takeorders and credible in their lyrics or meaningful than the listen to. Benji is known for wearing other band's s**t." previous pop acts. T-shirts,including NOFX, and Joelhas encour- Fans stomped and clapped to demand an encore,and It's true that these new artists havegained a aged his fans to check out Social Distortion were not disappointed when the band took the stage to little morerespectability from the industry and records. perform three more songs, which prompted somecrowd listeners because they are in fact musicians by Only time will tell if these bands canlast or surfing and somemild moshing. A funny moment came most people's standards. Nevertheless,the lon- if the humiliation of being "poser"punks will whena securityman triedtostop acrowdsurfer,andsome- gevity of these bands is stillin question. cause these guys to be another generationof one in the crowd decided to throw their water bottle at While many of New Found Glory's songs are failed boy bands.One thing is certain, however. him, which thebandignored. infectious, lead singer Jordan Pundik's voice Whether or not Good Charlotte or A Simple Plan Duringthe last song.Brock turned his back to theaudi- sounds congestedand becomes increasingly are around in five years, the genuine punk bands, ence for a moment, and on the back ofhis shirt was a annoying as the song goes on.Not to mention the like NOFX, Rancid, andBad Religion, will small phrase on the right side that said, "They are posi- abundance of songs lamenting about an ex- continue to rock and make their mark on the tively superior."For this show, at least, that pretty much girlfriendor current love, another common theme scene. explainsit all. TheSpectator Oct.9, 2003 Arts & Entertainment 11 Millennium Actress chases love across the ages
Marissa Cruz Shortly after the mysterious man dis- one of Japan's most popular actresses, covers every major historic period in A&EEditor appears, Chiyoko becomes an actress, portrayingacharacter thatisput under a Japanesehistory,while detailing an epic starring in motion picture after motion 1000-year curse, where the love of her love story in which Chiyoko's movie Haveyou evermet that onepersonthat picture, traveling all around Asia, to try life will always be just outof her reach. character's situationquitecloselyreflects ust struck all therightchords somewhere tofindhim oncemore. She soonbecomes Rich with Japanese culture, the film that of her ownreal life. nsideof you? It's been 30 years since her last film, Youimmediatelyknow that there's this and she has gone into hiding,speaking nherent connectionbetween youandthis to no one, until she surprisingly agrees person, and naturally, you want to hold to give an interview with two aspiring onto them andnever let them go. It'san filmmakers. As she interviews with the amazing feeling. filmmakers, both she and the filmmak- Chiyoko Fujiwara, the main character ers uncover pieces of her past none of n Satoshi Ron's latest Japanese Anime themever dreamed they would find. ilm,knows what that feelingislike. And This film,87minutes inlength,inJapa- what it's like to lose that feeling. nese with English subtitles, is full of A mysterious painter stumbles, laughs and also chock full of tearymo- wounded,across her path one day as he ments. ries to escape from Japanese officers, Ifyou're a hopelessromantic,this film and she takes him in. However,before is definitely for you. Don't let the fact hecan learn whyheis runningfrom the that the film is animated fool you; it's officers,— or even learn his name, he is definitely worth seeing.The rich colors, gone leavingher only akey onaneck- seamless animation, and beautiful story ace to remember himby, telling her itis are well worth the time.Millennium Ac- he key to the most important thing in Young Chiyokocontemplates the whereabouts of her lost love. tress opens next Friday, Oct. 17, at the he world. Varsity Theatre inthe UniversityDistrict. OutKast offers delightful double-disc Austin Burton the same (great)stuff with every album, OutKast seems to flat, like a collaborationeffort with Lil' Jon, but overall Opinion Editor change their style everytime out.It worked to perfection on Speakerboxxxis a qualityalbum. 1998's Aquemini,one ofthe 10 bestrapalbums evermade. Andre, however,has no "usual style" toexpect.Youcan't Don't you hate when musicians get all weirdonyou? Theirsuccess is unquestioned,yetanyone who— knows any- even call The Love Below a rap album, as Andre sings the There you were,lovingeverythingtheyput out,solongas thing about—OutKast knows its two members Andre 3000 majority of thetime.Whilehe'snotaJa Rule-levelbadsinger, heystuck to the winningformula.Thenext thing youknow, and Big Boi areas similar as Vanilla Iceand IceCube. forsucha talented rhymeartist,it's a littledisappointing that hey're onsome "expandmy boundaries as an artist" tip. Somehave seenthis one coming; twosoloprojectspack- Andredoesn'tattack the mic too much anymore. While you understand an artist not wantingtoget stuck in agedas one OutKast offering.Can theypull ifoffagain? The LoveBelow is an equally goodalbum, just completely rut, sometimesyou wish things neverchanged. Big Boi's half, Speakerboxxx, isn't much of a deviance different than it'sother half. Treading the linebetweenjazz, Whichbrings us toOutKast, the Atlantaduo whose latest fromhis usualstyle. There's areasonBigBoi is theone who funk, 70's r&b and neo-soul, Andre certainly shows his ar- ouble-LP,Speakerboxxx/TheLoveBelow,just took overthe has guest-starred on tracks with Jay-Z and Ludacris; you tisticcreativity.There areseveral highlights, anddepending Billboard charts as the No. 1 albumin the country. know what to expect from him. Songs like "The Way You onyour taste,you couldname off any songas the best one. Since their debutin 1994, Outkast has established them- Move," "Bowtie"and "Knowing"keep that same easy-go- Hip-hopfans, approachthis albumwith anopenmind.On elves as arguably the best rap duo of all-time, challenging ing club vibe we're used to, and while Andre is seen as the first listen Ididn't like it too much. They (well,Andre)had GangStarr, EPMD, and Eric B. & Rakim for the throne. better lyricist of the group, Big Boi shows on "War" and gotten weirdon me. But soon, you realize that even when But whereas those groups can be counted on to give you "Bust" that he is no slouch. There are some songs that fall they're apart,Outkast is still thebest group going.
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" .. a I Be informed... Bc Involved -. bon appetit/assu pair up . ASSU will soon be forming a committee to MrrLlAPPI V FORFUIX ULM3Jfl A^^ t-V-JUm^lLfOIINfI keep Bon Appetit informed of student concerns As a branch of theAssociated Students of Seattle University (ASSU), the related to food services. If you are interested in "Class Councils" work directly with the elected class representatives to plan serving on this committee, please contact ASSU activities and represent class concerns to the ASSU. Each "Class Council" is Resident Rep. Alicia Kephart atext. 6050 or comprised of the following officer positions which will be selected through an [email protected]. interview process this month! """ Appointed positions include: c Treasurer ANNOUNCEMENTS Develops fundraising strategies, coordinatesand implements fundraising activities,and maintains Class Council budget VIETNAMESESTUDENTUNION Events Coordinator GeneralMeeting at 5:00p.m. Develops, coordinates,and implements regular social Monday Oct 13 2003 % S Publicfty and promotions Chair - Location:Fr.Leßoux Conf. Room @ STCN In support of Class Council activities develops, creates, and Freefoodfor those whoattend! implements publicity and promotion activities; he/she will Some officer positions are stillopen. For more also serve on this year's "ASSUPublic Relations Board" info,please contact President HuongHuynh at Secretary [email protected]. Takes minutes of allClass and Class Council meetings, develops and maintains a class historical file (events, scrapbooks, pictures, etc.) as appropriate BLACK STUDENTUNION AlumniLiaison „ , . ,nn Will build a relationship with the Alumni Relations Office and GeneralMeeting at 6:00p.m. develop a long range plan for a Senior Class gift and/or Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 manage the selection and implementation of the gift Location: OMSALounge,, Career Development Liaison(JR/SR Class Councils only) There willbe ashowing of themovie> Brown Sugarr Builds a relationship with the Career Development Center , For mQre inf ease comact PresidentMonica and develops career programs in _ _._, , related collaboration with [email protected].. tnem Brown
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Homeland Security was estab- Everyday wesingoursongsand look like, what they do,and what they believe. lished to givea false impressionof flyourflags inhopestoassure our- How about ajocky Areyoua nerdor a jock?Ora nerdy jock? safety.Do youreallythinkthatbuy- selves that weare a strongnation. nerd? Are theredifferentcombinations? Canyoubeinterested in ing duct tape will save you if a But do you as a student at Seattle athletics andstill be smart, canyoubereally smart and stillbe in terroristattack were tooccur? University know exactly what is the gympumping iron daily? After the9-11 attacks,the Presi- going on in the world around us? honestly It seems that not even thelocalnews isabove these schoolyard dent didtheonly thinghecould do. Do you care? Is yourlife He couldn't sit back and do noth- any different today thanit wasprior games.Thetalkingheadsinundateusdaily with radicals,liberals ing,orthepeopleofAmerica would to 9-11?Do you wake up in the Thereisnoroomforfence-sittinginthenews. andconservatives. call for an impeachment. He also morningwonderinghowmanysol- three The reporters need you to make a quick judgment in the KEVINCURLEY had toshow thesuspectedterrorists diersdiedwhiletrying toensureour minutes they have to plug their piece. Throwingconservative- Spectatorcolumnist that we wouldstrikeback. wayof life? democrat and liberal-republican together like they were In all the commotion of fighting I would bet money that the an- Ina recent article in The Specta- oxymorons, reporters reduce people to labels and fragment the unknown, one mistake was swer to some of those questions tor, an wrote an opinion perceptions. individul made...the President's agenda,or was"no." But don't worry,you're columnpraisingDemocratic presi- the "War onTerrorism." not the only one, and I would be Are you pro-life or pro-choice? If you answered pro-life, dential candidate Wesley Clark. Notonlyis this the wrongstate- lyingifIsaidall myanswers would a If you answered pro-choice, you're lib- you're conservative. There was also anothercolumnon ment to make in a timeof aggres- be "yes." eral. At least that's what some wouldhave youbelieve. how people around the worldhate sion, but it leaves room for other Our world as we (Americans) But what if youbelieveabortionis wrong,yetfeelpeople have Americans. governments to wage war on any- know ithas changedfor the worse, thoughI tdisagreewith tomake their own mistakesandpay for them;orif abortion were Even don' onetheyplease...aslongas theyare and it is the result ofour egos run- the informationin the first article,I illegal, women would go to questionable doctors for (ahem) supporting thePresident's"War on ning too high. We believe weare would like toadd a few thoughts of tragically medical care. Does that make youliberal or conservative? Terrorism." unstoppable, which was my own onthe second. wrong yearsago. leaves the whole issue of military proven two Ofcourse thatquestion out Arc we to believe that a ■■ realityis thatalmost every stance. America's involvement in Iraq seems to be the big new president will change day inIraq,anothermilitarymem- question on the news today. If you think they shouldn't be the opinionsof all individu- Torealize the true beris killed orwoundedby fight- involved,you're a liberal. If you think American troops should als whodislike Americans? ing touphold thedemocracythat be over there taking care of those "radicals" to keep America Are we that naive tobelieve problems in the world survives in this beautiful nation. that individuals who have forcesare safe, you're a conservative. Our military endur- fought wars against others today, we may have to inglongsummerdays thatwould Certainly most will agree by this logic that liberals are pro- for hundreds of years will make you want to give up what anti-war, pro-life and pro-war, point thefinger at choice and andconservativesare one day wakeupandrealize youweredoingandgohome. Not but what does that make youif you'repro-choice and pro-war? that Americans are great ourselves. — allthe soldiers overin Iraqwant A conservative-liberal? Thenews anchors don't want tohave to people? to be there, not all of them are try and define that on television,so we're not so sure we'll see It doesn'tmatter ifretired Not everyone whogoes against excitedthatthey get totry andhelp WesleyClarkorAlGore is that any time soon. General the government is a terrorist. For the Iraqi people. in the Oval Office, our tarnished instance, What theydo is one Labels putapersonintoasmallcompartment,withanarrowset the Israeliscall the Pales- believe that imageamongall foreignerswillre- terrorists, so their attackson day Iraq will be a better place to beliefs,that may or may not correspond to what that person tinians of main. Palestinian groupsisin accordance live, and whatever they can do to actuallybelieves. Two years ago, when terrorists with Bush's waronterrorism. help is a step in theright direction. Sure, into nice we could go on compartmentalizing people linked to Al-Qaeda hijacked three Butifyoutalk to thePalestinians, Someof ushere inSeattle forget labels,but before youdo, try thinking about thatradical-conser- planes,achain reaction startedthat thegroupsbeingattackedarepoliti- that there are still people fighting vative whatever as a person whohas different beliefs in certain exposed the vulnerability of the calgroups fighting for the freedom the waron terrorism. We forgetthat govern- areas than you do. He or she may have adifferent view on gun American populace. Our of the Palestinian state. there are still soldiers over in Af- mentand itsallies actedinthe only control than you, but he or she might have the exact same view — One question which always ghanistan fighting everyday torid way they could war. stumps me; who decides whois a the world of the terrorists that at- as you doon body piercings. Americancitizens wereoutraged terrorist and who isn't? Are we to tacked our country twoyears ago. by the brutalityin which this event say that anyone who threatens the Even though the major combat is Spectator Board consists of Erica Terence, The Editorial occurred, and hate crimes started established governmentina hostile overin Iraq,bombs are still being Signed KyleFordandAustinBurton. commentariesreflect poppingupthroughoutthecountry. way is a terrorist? droppedand U.S. soldiers are still liketerrorists the opinions of the authors and not necessarily of the People wholooked If that's the case,then the found- being targetedand killed. were ousted and labeled "non- Spectator, Seattle University or its student body. ing fathersof this nation were ter- To realize the true problems in American." rorists.But thatcan't be true; they the world today, we may have to The U.S. intelligenceorganiza- werefreedom fighters.So is it true point the finger atourselves. tions began talking about "round- what they say,one man's freedom Now don't jump to conclusions ingup" individuals thathadlinksto is anotherman'sterroristorganiza- about me. I'm not bashing Ameri- — Arab countries. We couldn't be- politics current ad- S CATTLE ♥— U niVCRSITY ■ tion? Iguess in the minds of gov- can orevenour lieve thatanevent suchas the9-11 ernment inany country, it ministration. Iserved my country KEEPING WATCH SINCE1933 officials attacks could happen onourland. is up to big (Bush and his faithfully for four years was Erica Terence, Abigail Laxa,PhotoEditor the boss and Editor-in-Chief But whyare wesospecial that it staff),andofcourseyoucan'tleave deployedinKandahar,Afghanistan, KyleFord,ManagingEditor A.J. Chavez,StaffPhotographer couldn't happen here? out CIA, FBI and any other for twoandahalfmonths.Ilovemy Amy Daybert,Neivs Editor MeganMyers,StaffCartoonist the Do you know we are the only state-run intelligenceorganization. country whatit was intendedto AngelinaSanelli,SportsEditor BonnieLav,BusinessManager and country that does not have land- anAmericandoesn'tmean stand I'm just stating my Austin Burton,OpinionEditor MelissaErickson,Advertising Being for. based air defense systems around the same thing as 20 years am in the right Tiffany Small,Features Editor Manager it did opinion....I section ourborders? Are we so cocky that ago...heck, it doesn't even mean of the paper,right? Marissa Cruz,A &E Editor Viet Tran,DistributionManager we believe no one willtry and at- thing it GregBoudreau,Cover Editor Chris Nguyen,ASSUpage the same as did threeyears tack us? Curley is a sophomore DuongTruong,OnlineEditor Toms9Guillen,Advisor ago. Who cares?So we'rehatedby Kevin Being an ex-military member, I political science major. Trisha Leonard,CopyEditor writers:KateOpatz,Julie pretty much everyone on the Ara- Staff believe that the actions we took andanyoneelsewho to MelissaMueller,Copy Editor Valdez,KateWhite bianPeninsula Send feedback immediately after the Sept. 11 at- is trying tocreatethe ultimate bio- [email protected]. tacks inevitable. Instead of The Spectator is the official studentnewspaper of SeattleUniver- were future attacks from hap- sity.It ispublished every Thursday, exceptduring holidaysand deterring pening,we'vemadeit worseforour bone topick? Letters to theEditor examination periods, foratotal of 3 1 issues during the 2003-2004 and our country. It didn't mail or academicyear. people Habe sent by to erase the factthat the terrible event [email protected]. Please limit place;it justprovided a back- ContactThe Spectator took letters to 350 words and includeyour drop our Phone: (206) 296-6470 for aggression. year, major and/or with SU. that affiliation Advertising: (206) 296-6474 We are nowlivingina world The Spectatorreserves theright toedit has norules. Mail: Spectator your The time we theairport, submissions.Ifyou want to write 900 Broadway Every go to" around, own opinion column,contact Austin Seattle, WA 98122 we arealways looking try- tospot that looks sus- Burton,OpinionEditor,at Email: [email protected]. ing anybody picious.Flying hasmade us wary. [email protected] Check out our website: www.spectator-online.com Chemical attack exercises cost ofour weeklystaffmeetings,heldeveryMondayat8p.m. in our nation millions of dollars, al- the Campion basement,next to theCave. though if an actual attack were to TheSpectator Opinions Oct. 9, 2003 15 Today's children need old-school discipline year old brother's back and into and played the same (or worse) gram. rily because society has made thechestof his five-yearold sis- video games that the Columbine Yetcommonsenseamongchan- spankinglessacceptable.In2003, ter,Kimberly,killing her. kidsandeveryotherkid whoshot nel-flippers everywheresaysyou kidswillcallChildProtective Ser- When it comes to the blame up their school had. can tell what shows or movies vices if their parents raisea hand game, the usual suspects are all But when the shooter isa four- look like they have the potential to them, whereas we just took there:television,videogames,rap/ year old boy, the influences of for something too mature for what we hadcoming andlearned rock videos and R-rated movies. what invades his senses can't be young eyes. Example: anything from it. And as fewer kids get The Internet gets a break only overestimated. Notonlyishe still withcops,alotofnighttimescenes spankings, the kids seem to get because a four-year old presum- in the "monkey see,monkey do" orStevenSeagalinitmightnotbe worse. ably can't do much with acom- stage,he'snotoldenoughtoknow somethingyou wantasmallchild Schoolused tobesafe whenmy puter.Usually,I'mthefirstone to what a bulletreally does when it watching.(Imean, StevenSeagal age group was coming up. But AUSTINBURTON dismissanyone whoblamesthese hitssomeone— and thatwhenyou movies are bad enough without that ended in the late-90s, and Opinion Editor factors. But in this case Imight getshot,youdon'tcome backfor the violence.) since Sept. 25 there have been have to agree. the sequellike Yin Diesel. But you can't just blame the five reported school shootings in This was the typeof story you When the school— shootingepi- Again, it is unknown whether mediaortheentertainment indus- theUnitedStates.Theseshootings made half-hearted, half-worried demic hititspeak April20, try. You have to blame the haveoccurredasfarawayasNorth Bi jokesabout during the gang vio- 1999, at Columbine High I parents as well. Carolina middle schools and as lence explosionofthe mid-1990s School in Littleton,Colo.— While Idon'thave aprob- close as a Spokane, Wash., high and the wave ofschoolshootings everyone jumped on the Most kids Iknow who lem with a gunbeingin the schools. Twoinnocent kids have that beganinthe late-90s. Marilyn MansonJßasketball spanked up home, leaving it in a place beenkilledandtwoofthegunmen "Next thing you know," you Diaries/Playstation band- got grew where atoddler can reachit have been shotbypolice. said, "six-year olds are going to wagon.Personally,Ilet itroll withmore respect is ridiculously negligent. I I'mnotsaying thatmy agegroup be packing guns." onby.Bysuggestingthatrock for can understand a teenager was without problems. We defi- In thecase ofDa'Joun Briceof musicians and Leonardo rules andauthority than figuring out how to get his nitely plantedthe seeds thathave Landover,Maryland,you'dbeoff DiCapriomovies turnedkids those whodidn't. parent's gun. But any adult led to the way things are now, by twoyears.Theboy whofatally into killers, we wereunderes- J who owns a gun should be with more kids killing kids than shothis older sisterandcritically timating the intelligence of able to deceivea little kid. ever. wounded his brother on Sept.27 teenagerseverywhere. — Da'Joun wasmad atsomebodyor Partofit,though,isthat parents However, you can argue that is just four yearsold. Besides,when— Iwaslittle not just curious. But if it was the aren't toughenoughon theirkids. those seeds wereplantedbecause Details of the case have been evenateenager Iwatchedplenty former, where did someone so In addition to being exposed to my age groupgot less spankings slow toemerge, which should be ofR-ratedmovies,fromTermina- younglearn that gunssolve prob- violent entertainment as akid, I than the generationbeforeus. expected since none of the wit- tortoBoyzNThaHood.Bymiddle lems when you're angry? Idon't also gotspanked(Someofuscall Peopleneed togetitoutoftheir nesses have reached their 11th school Ihad already listened to remember seeing that on Nickel- them"whuppins"). heads thatspanking issuch ahor- birthday. hours ofIce Cube,TooShort,Dr. odeon or in Dr. Suess books, so Ican't tell you exactly what a ribleact. Itisnotabusiveto—spank What is knownis thatDa'Joun Dre and other gangstarappers. I I'massuminghegotitfromsome- little corporal punishment does children. It's just another— and was at home with his three sib- playedfirst-person shooter video thinghe shouldn'thave been see- without doing a study,but Ican trust me, effective method of lings, ages 10, seven and five, games as well as fightinggames, ingin the first place. tellyou mostkidsIknow whogot showing that breaking rules has with no adults around.For some from Duck Hunt to Mortal It's hard to argue exactly what spanked grew up with more re- consequences. reason, either anger orcuriosity, Kombat.Ididall that, as well as isage-appropriate whenitcomes spect for rulesand authority than Maybe ifmore parentslearned Da'Joun gotaholdofhismother's played football (which rewards to TV,movies,music and video those whodidn't. toresponsibly dish out somepain boyfriend's.45-caliber semiauto- violentbehavior)andwatchedpro games, anditisalso hardto com- Andit'snotlike I'mMr.Grady totheirkids now,theycouldspare matic handgun and approached wrestling and boxing. pletely shelterchildren fromthings OtisOldSchooleither,tellingsto- everyone alot ofpainlater. his siblings with it. His 10-year It'snotlikeI'mspecial,though. that aren't age-appropriate. TV riesofwalking toschoolsixmiles oldsister got the youngerkids out Millions of kids from my age stations provide a rating system onmyhandsinthesnow.I'monly Austin Burton is a senior of the house, but when Da'Joun group listened to the same (or (the"TV-14"or "TV-MA" box), 21 years old. journalism major. fired, the bullet piercedthe front worse)music, watched the same but you only see thatif youcatch Kids don't get as many Send feedback to door, passed through his seven- (or worse)TV showsandmovies, the very beginning of the pro- whuppins as theyused to, prima- burtona1©seattleu. edu. File-sharing; why should we pay?
TheresaLeary comingfrom the record industries about? ation, theyare about the quick buck. more money thanIcan dream of having. I Spectatorcolumnist Very seldom (not never, but seldom) When youbuya recordingof Bach, who have burned copies of each of their CDs. does one hear a statement from a band do you think gets the money? What about However,I've alsoattendedaconcert per- Thousandsofyearsago,peoplegathered saying,"It hurtsus thatyou downloadour BobDylan? Doyou think he isseeingany formedbyeach ofthesebands.Notonly do 'round tohear abardrecite Homer'sOdys- music." of the money? Of course not;The record Iget the thrill of hearing a band play live, sey. That's because the musicians want you industryis. but Isupport themmonetarily without go- They didn'tbuya copy toread athome, to listen to their music, they want to share According to www.boycoutt-riaa.com. ing through the record label. they just listened. The bard used epithets their creation with the world. The record 56.4 percent of every album sale goes di- Iwould muchrather burn aCD,learnall andstructuraldevices so that he,as wellas companies themselves are not about cre- rectly to therecord label.Twodollars from theirmusicsoIcan scream withthemat the hisaudience,wouldremember the every salegoes directly to the shows,and pay exorbitant amountsfor a t- story. The idea is very similar to Recording Industry Associa- shirt than help finance the record indus- thechorusofasong,or thehook. tion of America, the organiza- tries' attempt at scaring people from burn- tion that is presently suing ingmusic. The bard, the artist, wants you twelve year-olds and anyone Let's face it. We are a bunch of poor toremember whathe orshehasto else theycan get theirhandson collegestudents.Iamsure thatifwehadthe pirating music. money, we would buy every CD we own. Homer did notcompose Odys- Compare that tothe37.6per- As Evan Riley-Williams pointed out last sey tomake aquickbuck.Neither nt that the musicians get for week, we have tuition to pay. did the person who finally both- eh sale (you know, before So Isay, support the bands you love. ered to writeit down. :ording costs, instruments, Check out www.artistdirect.com. It was about sharing the story, :.).Not to say that you don't www.bovcott-riaa.com. andwww.riaa.com not finances. Poets coming down— Irsupport a band by buying its tolearn the facts.Donotlet the RIAAexecs through the ages would agree music,but you're also keeping scare you out of listening to the music you poetry is not about money, but record execs in "the lap of love. Oh, and read the Odyssey online for doing something you love. luxury." free at http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/ Most "real" musicians of the I'mverycareful about where odyssey.html. present day would agree. They mymoney— goes.Ibuyplentyof Idon't think Homer will mind. sing because they love to make CDs ifIknow thebandneeds music, and if they get rich in the mysales.Blink- 182,Disturbed, TheresaLearyis ajuniorEnglish and process,even better. Rob Zombie, they don't need drama major. Send feedback to So what's all this hullabaloo my money. They are making [email protected]. TheSpectator October 9, 2003 Footnotes Campus Voice Ifyou had to give up everything andjoin a political cause what wouldit be?
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