Atfmnative Action Events Today in Pudman
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The WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1998 VOL. 105 A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY No. 47 Atfmnative action events today in PuDman BY SEm TRUSCOTT 1:30 p.m. workshop, titled in the CUB Auditorium. Wise, an political canvassmg, and Greek The Daily Evergreen "Community Organizing: Affirmative activist who has received numerous activism for the day-long event. Action and Beyond," in the CUB death threats and been called a "dan- The Pullman Coalition functions to On Wednesday, an entire day of free Auditorium. Forum presenters include gerous leftist extremist" by ex- create a multiculturaI, democratic soci- community events will be held on cam- Eric Ward of the Northwest Coalition Klansman David Duke, will speak in ety in the Palouse, by unifying and pus and in Pullman in support of affir- Against Malicious Harassment, John defense of affirmative action and dis- empowering the various commuruqes mative action. Lunsford of the Western States Center cuss the institutional mistreatment of of color in the area. The WSU Coalition for Social and TIm Wise of the Association for people of color. Goals of the Coalition include pro- =t===",,~~&l!~~~~:b\,I! the American White Anti-Racist Education. Wise has written a book titled, viding educational forums on political Civil Liberties Union and other universi- At 5 p.m., there will be a march and "Little White Lie: ,The Truth About issues affecting people of color in the ty organizations have teamed up to spon- motorcade from the mall to the Affirmative Action and Reverse region, to serve as a watchdog and sor the day-long event Pullman Community Center, followed Discrimination," published by Loyola umbrella organization among organiza- The events begin with a qilly at by a chili feast at 6. University. tions on the Palouse concerned. with Sports noon on the Glenn Terrell MaIl and Tun Wise will give the keynote Quarterback The Coalition for Social Justice has communities of color and to organize .continues through the afternoon with a address at 8 p.m. on affirmative action organized phone banks, community and lead those communities . situation still unresolved ASWSU Page 7 senators Dancin '-the night away holding forum for Soccer team in four-way tie for off campus issues first place Page 7 BY MAnmw SMYLIE any other issues concerning The Daily Evergreen them. "Those aren't the only Idaho quarterback Two ASWSU senators problems out there," she continues to strive hope to address off-campus said. "If what we have student concerns at an infor- planned isn't relative to in starting position mationa~ forum Thursday them, I hope they tell us what Page 7 night. is. This is for what- District ever they want to Senators Stephanie talk about." Burbach and Kim Burbach said Adams are co-spon- that with ASWSU Opinion soring: the forum to President Ed Prince Honesty should be discuss a variety of and ASWSU Vice issues that directly President Steve usedin affect students liv- Wymer scheduled moderation ing off campus, such to attend the forum, as the cost of hous- she hopes students Pag~5 ing and a series of BURBACH from all across the ordinances that campus also will recently have been attend. Question of passed or the 'This isn't just Pullman City for off-campus stu- the Week: Council is consider- dents," she said. What do you hate ing. "We all live in the most about the '1 really couldn't Pullman communi- think of any other ty, and Iwould love Daily Evergreen way to reach our to hear what every- Page 5 con s t.i t u e n t s , " one has to say." Burbach said., "and I Burbach said she think this is a great would like to be opportunity for ADAMS able to hold similar Quoteof the Day everyone to come forums every together." month to keep the lines of ''PerhaPS no sport defT18I1ds more of a man Burbach said Pullman City communication open between Council member Alison students and ASWSU. (1tI9f a sustained period of time than baseball. ~ in McLeod will attend the forum "One of the biggest reasons and day out, season after to discuss topics such as the I'm doing this is to let every- effect of proposed ordinances one know that we're here for season. nearty f!N8r'J rTlOIIe on public drinking, noise and them," Burbach said. "I really a ~ makes is rec0rd- ed. 1lle sum toIaI of all rezoning. don't think a one-time event is "This just gives students the theSe rTKMIS is his accom- going to accomplish every- chance to make themselves ~." thing." Esquire Magazine heard on certain important The forum will take place issues," Burbach said. Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in With several topics planned Butch's Den, with refresh- STAFF PHaro f1'( PHI.. EI..LSWOR1li Today'sWeather for discussion, Burbach said ments available to all who Members of Mark Morris Dance Group perform at Beasley Colliseum last night. she hopes students bring up attend. Pullman City Council takes official stance against.I-200 BY SEIHfiUSCOTT Livability Task Force. doing it from the worst position possible." The Daily Evergreen 'The Pullman city council supports affirmative City council members weren't convinced by his Partly Cloudy action," he said. argument, and hastily voted against 1-200. The Pullman city council has taken an official LocaI No!200 activist Dawn Reynolds supported 'This is a very divisive initiative and it needs to be H 65 L34 stance against Initiative Measure 200, a November the council's move. She said that local organizations defeated," said councilor Rich Dougherty. ballot measure that, some say, will push civil rights in such as the Pullman School District; as well as other Inother business, the council heard a report on the Weather 2 Washington state back 30 years. Washington city councils, including those of Seattle, Y2K bug, a microprocessor flaw that may crash many At a Tuesday night meeting in city hall chambers, Vancouver, and Bellingham, have come out against 1- of the nation's computers in the year 2000. The city's Opinion 5 the council unanimously passed a resolution express- 200. new Information Services manager, Made Bailey, told ing official opposition to Initiative 200. "All the traditional civil rights groups are in oppo- the council that the city may face some difficulties sports 7 Proponents of the city resolution noted that the sition to this," Reynolds said. with the Y2K bug. Classifieds 14 measure is against the spirit of diversity that Pullman Resident John Jorgensen spoke out against the city Most of the city's vit> .ystems are in danger, but has been trying to create for years. resolution, for constitutional reasons. Bailey said most are siated for replacement soon The initiative, city manager John Sherman said, '1 am one of the black-eyes here," he said. "I anyway. VIsI us on the Web at "flies in the face of what we are hying to do with the believe that affirmative action violates the 14th The council decided to wait for more information WNN·~·oom creation of our Human Rights Task Force and the Amendment, the EQual Protection clause. I'm not before deciding on a contingency plan. .' PH3E; 2 WED. THURS. Pullman H H I 65 74 L L ather 34 41 Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Pullman FRI. forecast SAT. SUN. fmmthe H H H National 66 57 55 Weather L L L Service 43 43 35 Partly Cloudy Showers & Sun Sunny :ommunity Calendar • The ~ Cub will meet Wednesday majors and minors. at 7 p.m. in CUB 125. If you are interested in getting out of Pullman for the weekend, • The Genetics II1d Gel Biology Club will you are invited to attend. For more infor- meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the mation, check out WNW.WSI.J.edur alpine. Gannon/Goldsworthy TV Lounge. "Gattaca" will be shown with free pizza • Take a study break W~ Ii9:30 and pop. p.m. fer Mass. Join us for sharing and community at St. Thomas More Catholic • The f'rB.law Cub will meet Wednesday Newman Center, 820 N.E. 8 St. All are in CUB 109. The subjects will be LSAT, welcome and bring a friend. law school applications, legal work round table, as well as future meetings and trips • The 'NSU SkI Team will be holding a to law schools. regular meeting for all members Wednesday in the CUB Gridiron Room at • The WSU Transfer Center in conjunc- 6 p.m. Call Jon at 333-2627 formore tionwith Admissions, Rnancial Aid, information. Residence life, Re-Entry Program, Counseling Services and Career Services • /ls a consumer of higher education, all will sponsor an InformaIiOIIIII Session for students should corne to the VVastW1gIoo rransrar SIudenIs on Wednesday from 6 Sludert I.oI:Ot meeting being held on to 7 p.m. in the Orton Hall Student Wednesday at noon. The location will be Lounge. For more information, announced 50011. Come and call 335-6000. get educated. • The Jewish SIudert Orga izaIion will • The PSNSJ I...ectlre II1d PertormaIIC8 hold a social get- together on Thursday at SerIes will meet Wednesday at 5 p.m. in 7:30 p.m. in the K-House. CUB 222. For more information, call Rahwa at 335-8275. LAPS wants you. • The International Families and Friends program is sponsoring a poIb;k psty • The ~Ckbwi" meet Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Chief Wednesday at 7 p.m. in CUB 112-113. Joseph Recreation Center. Bring your Parks will discuss industrial psychology. national or favorite dish. Everyone is wel- The meeting is open to all psychology corne.