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The Thunderwerd April1, 2005 Volume 1Issue 5 Highline Community College Building missing, tent back in use By CD. Smithers tions. Facilities officials have STAFF REPORTER said they willtry to locate a re- ally big wrench to tighten the Highline officials were sur- six-story building back down prised to findan entire building again. missing from campus when they "We think they switched to returned from spring break. 31 when they realized that steal- Building 31, used for a vari- ing the library was a pretty tall of offices and general stor- order," said Facilities inspec- 0§e, was determined to be miss- tor Frank Beard. "It'sprobably ing after people showed up to in the back of a truck by now, work on Monday, March 28. heading for Canada." "Dude, where's my office?" College officials say they said part-time weaving instruc- hope there was no one in the tor Bunny Looper, who had a building at the time of the theft. studio in the missing building. "Itwould be terrible ifsome- College security officers alerted one got hauled all the way to Des Moines Police to the theft. Canada in that building," said "We lead the state inper cap- Assistant Dean Welmer Walston. ita car thefts, so this was bound "What ifthey don't speak Cana- to happen," said Des Moines dian?'" Police Lt.Mouse Disney. Several of the people who Officials suspect that thieves lost offices willbe relocated to Photo by Samantha Sam originally tried to take the li- the former cafeteria tent until The site ofBuilding31sits empty after thieves stole itover Spring Break. The theft is currently being brary, which is apparently now good homes for them can be investigated byDes Moines Police. somewhat looser at the founda- found. Bookstore to move, again College to start selling answers for cheap Student Programs test ByWally Monroe to advantage the students from more roomio STAFF REPORTER wealthier backgrounds, but fi- feedsdvance leadership nancial aid likely willbe avail- Highline will begin to sell able. Also, we expect to have By Charlie Toona test answers to raise money in clearance sales." Science and STAFF REPORTER Spring Quarter. Officials at the Bftriilk matn answers may - hi§ The Bookstore willbe moved cash-strapped college W Hi iSfi a^so etc^ a ner said they hope raise r*ce an some to aseries ofclosets this summer to 9& Wm P extra money by sell- *^^ H», i|k other classes, since to make more room for Student Programs. ing answers directly *|f| MJi| students are less students, ; "We moved the Bookstore to while |l|ip. likely to be able to students who those ques- fromBuilding 6 to the new Stu- helping jfflHJI answer ° '° - dent Union, and even though we need a „,„„„,, can't or won't study H||j^j f^HBk tions n tneu wn still pass Officials said it's got 800 less square feet of to manage to PBMl mIHm jjajtHW^ they space, look how cute itis," said are consider- " Student Program Services Di- "We think this Lubber inS selling the an rector Windy Turquoise. "Think will benefit both the swers through the ofhow much better it willbe if college and the students," said bookstore, which left many stu- it's even smaller." Toby Dimmer, Under Assistant dents confused. Turquoise said Student Pro- Deputy Dean forAcademics. "We have a bookstore?" "Students have so much go- said sophomore Dudd Lubber. grams is"reallybeingheldback" - by the lack of space inits third ing on in their lives jobs, par- "With, like, books and every- ties, high classes, hob- thing?" school - an adequate Photo by Timmy Scout bies, teenage romance who Others said they were fa- , , How can you view of the }J can blame them for not study- miliar with the bookstore and I r/7e smaller books tore willonly add toits appeal. Olympics ing?" said Dimmer. planned to visitit soon. develop vision from their windows, which is ager Welton Chapterhouse said Answers will be priced ac- "Oh,yeah, Iheard about that interfering with their leadership the steadily shrinking operation cording to the level of grade the place," said freshman Andliss a view?" development. would make do. student hopes to receive: A C Blatt. "Haven't they got porn -Windy Turquoise, "How can you develop a vi- "Students barely read any- grade could cost as little as $10 there?" Student Program sion without a view?" Turquoise way, so they probably won't per test, while an Agrade could "Pom and test answers?" said Services Director asked. know ifwe have fewer books," cost up to $50. her friend, Jimmy James. "Iam Bookstore Assistant Man- he said. "We realize this may appear so there." Page 2 4/1/05 USlJF The Thunderwerd CRIME Student Union wins distinguished design award ByArchie Tect but we love this color'?" STAFF REPORTER Scruffle noted that the build- ing is actually nice inside. "But Highline's Student Union we're not sure why the book- Buildinghas won adesign award store is so big," he said. from the National Association Some students said that the ofTrailer Park Designers. aluminum siding made them BLOTTER The group chose Highline's feel right at home. $14 million facility for its cre- "Sometimes when I'mscared Squirrel attacked ative use of corrugated alumi- or Ifeel alone, Ilook over and 1 by student num siding on the building's see the Student Union and Ifee- exterior. better," said student Jeff Black, burn. A wandering squirrel was "That's just a building out- field," said Scruffle suggested that the attacked by a rabid student on standing inits NAT- Billy Scruffle. college could better use the caf- March 22. The squirrel suf- PAD Director only wheels -oh,Ijust eteria space for inside RV park- fered severe marks and was "Ifit had bite ing, moving food services into admitted to Highline Vet Clinic can't talk about itnow." the RVs while they're in stor- for observation. Scruffle said that the judges age. "He kept biting me," the also were impressed that a col- "Itwould be a trailer for trail- squirrel said. "I didn't know lege where the school colors are to ers," Scruffle said. what to do." green and white continues Architects for the project had The rabid student escaped, paint all ofits buildings an un- said they had considered vinyl but was last seen digging distinguishable shade of blue. siding for the Student Union, through the trash bins around "What is that, anyway?" but that a is vinyl the Pavilion. Scruffle asked. "Periwinkle? blight striking Pale aqua? Whatever it is, we trees inparts of Asia, creating a really love the artistic statement Photo by Polly Ester shortage of the material. Also, Thefts occur it makes. What better way to the naugahyde harvest is at a re- on campus say 'Hey, we got not idea why, The Student Union s design pleased many mobile home engineers. cord low. Adult magazines were stolen from Running Start student's ing the week of April 4. "We P.A.L. willalso review and innotebooks. backpack on March 14. "Dang, run a wee littlenewspaper here," criticize articles found inpor- Meetings willbe whenever I'mgoing tohave to study now," said the adviser. nographic magazines such as Doe feels like showing up. the student said. Playboy and Penthouse. For more information, conj A stolen Ford Pinto was re- P.A.L. will only be offered tact Doe or the adviser in their turned to parking lot March 29 New litclass this summer, but may also be buildings. with note stating, "Please take aims to please available forthis fall depending me back." on student interest. Coordinated Three pints ofblood were sto- This summer Highline will len from the blood drive which be offering a three-credit class Club scheduled studies abound took place on campus March for Literature 169, Porn as Lit- 10-11. "It was bad enough to Officials change erature (P.A.L.). to meet soon New coordinated studies steal the blood, but they even After a year of battling the classes willbe offered this quar- stole some ofour cookies," said college name issue of porn in the bookstore, Anew club willmeet on Sun- ter. Nurse Betty of Cascade Blood Highline faculty came up with day, April3 at noon inthe upper Coordinated Studies is aclass Services. Administrators have agreed P.A.L. as a learning tool for stu- level ofBuilding 6. that combines two classes under to change the name of the col- dents. At this time, the adviser and a major theme; students learn Lost property lege after a heated discussion P.A.L. will be taught by Student Government aren't sure both disciplines simultaneously with officials from the Highline James Debauchery who earned about the club's purpose, but and get credit for both classes. Long,black whip was report- School District. his masters inliterature from the Student Government has al- The new coordinated studies ed lost from the Drama Depart- After a three-hour meeting University of Washington. ready set funds aside for it. ,are: ment March 10. addressing the confusion of the "We hope RAX. willhelp "Ihope that people are as ex- •History and Fortune telling: Totem pole reported missing identical naming, Highline's students learn about the corre- cited as Iam to be inthis club," The Past, Present, and Future from Building 6 onMarch 17. new name willnow be Highland lation between porn and litera- said John Doe, club president. •Respiratory Care and Ad- Student's virtue reported College. ture," said Debauchery. Although Doe declined to ministrative Justice: You'll missing. Owner offers reward. Construction crews are InP.A.L.