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. students willwatch give a description ofclub meet- Breathe When ITell YouTo Fireside Bistro reported 50 scheduled to fix the title on the pornographic videos, analyz- ings, he hinted that members •Printing with Personal Fk cents missing from tip jar. A college's sign later this week. ing the dialogue of the films. will watch Seinfeld and doodle nance: Make Your OwnMone\i reward of $10 is offered for its The Printing Program is now return. working on new stationery for faculty and staff, while Admin- istrative Technology willopen THE Property found a new server for web sites and " email accounts. THUNDERWERD God found in corner of east Along withthe name change, "Check the date. parking lot last Thursday. the mascot for the college has STAFF Tall, Native American arti- been changed to the Highland fact was discovered outside of Raging Scots. Editor-in-chief. ....Parker Williams ly Monroe, Archie Tect, Char- Building 6 on March 17. In response to the change, Managing editor YendaUps lie Toona, Amin Teem, Amanda Strange radioactive sub- athletes willbe required to wear stance found inHighline lab on kilts at games and meets. Artseditor RatgerO'Brien Bereckonedwith, Sara Sponda, March 15. The jazz band agreed to Sports editor. Bobby Boxer Aero Nyms, Han Full, F. Why- Purpose found by student in show support of the change by Timmy eye. women's locker room March incorporating bag pipes into the Photo editor Scout 23. ensemble. Reporters Hede Benger, Photographers Polly Es- The Thunderword will be Stella Divine, CD. Smithers, Wai- ther, Samantha Sam -Compiled by E.Lastic called Scottish Ramblings start- Page 3 4/1/05 The Thunderwerd New series, The Bland, tones down Bistro By Parker Williams While there haven't been any STAFF REPORTER performances scheduled yet, members of Team Highline are Team Highline is planning a planning to wait until the last concert series called The Bland. minute to tellpeople about it. Previously titled The Blend, "We figure that ifwe send out which was a mild hit last quar- emails the day before the per- ter, they're now changing the formance, it willstick in their performances to something that minds better rather than having willmake students want to go to prior knowledge to plan for it," '.class. said Roger Yetiman, member of MontellJordan "We noticed last quarter that Team Highline. group Smash Mouth and former students came to The Bistro to There has been some talk pop diva OliviaNewton- John. get pizza and quickly left," said amongst the group about who Dates and times for the per- Jessica Jumper, president, vice they want to schedule for The formances are stillbeing figured president and treasurer of Team Bland. out. Highline. "We're currently looking at "Nothing has yet to be final- "Now we want to prevent past artists and groups that were ized, but when we figure itout, students from even entering The famous once," said Jumper. students willbe able to tell by Bistro. That's where The Bland They're trying to incorporate the sounds coming from The comes in." oldand new audiences to appeal Bistro," said Yetiman. The Bland is a concert series to all students. Once everything is finalized with scheduled artists perform- Some acts they're consid- Jumper and Yetiman hope that it ingin The Bistro. ering include, pop sensations willbe apositive experience for Last quarter's The Blend was Former pop sensations Hanson willbe among the acts perform- Hanson, old school duo Captain the campus. every other Wednesday from 11 ing atHighline 's newest music series, TheBland, which is taking and Tenille, rhythm and blues This is just the type of thing p.m. to 1 p.m. place ofThe Blend this spring. singer Montell Jordan, rock this campus needs, said Jumper. Choir to perform the power and intensity of metal

By Hede Benger lyn Manson and Nu-Metal plans to include dance ac- STAFF REPORTER groups like the Deftones and companiment for their perfor- System ofa Down." mance, though the singers have Following their Sounds of Several students from the been encouraged to let the mu- the Americas Winter Quarter History of Rock and Roll sic take them where itmay. concert, Highline's Choir will course have signed on as ar- "We've decided against hav- be pushing the envelope by tistic consultants in an effort ing the choir perform on risers tackling some of Heavy Met- to make the performance as just incase members get a bit al's defining works ofnew and authentic as possible and choir rambunctious," said Soprano. old. members are taking note. The concert willtake place Following the recent trend Soloist Anastasia Rose has in mid-Spring Quarter and be of genre fusion, choir direc- undertaken a special regimen outside ifweather permits. tors are hoping to combine the of Marlboro Reds and Thun- Ifthe concert is successful, warmth and personality of live derbird fortified wine, to boost the next stop for Soprano's song withthe power and inten- her vocal pitch to the realm of choir is the Des Moines Ma- sity ofMetal. AxlRose's piercing highs. sonic Retirement Home. "Our audience will ride "I'm excited to be taking The choir looks forward to Photo by Stella Divine the rollercoaster that is Metal, on works that bring up such "rocking those oldpeople right one of America's most prolific fond memories from my early Soloist Anastasia Rose gives apreview ofhow she willbe per- out of their wheelchairs," said sounds," said Choir Head An- years," said Rose. forming at the spring concert. Soprano. thony Soprano. Rose claims to have been impressed by the complexities lenge for any baritone," said Soprano and others in the "Our selections willtraverse conceived at a Guns N' Roses of their assigned pieces. newcomer Chase Bennington. choir's planning group are the genre from pioneers such concert but says she bears no "The guttural tones of Sys- "It sometimes helps to put confident, saying that allthings as Alice Cooper and Guns N' relation to the group's lead tern of a Down's Armenian- on my 'crazy face' to really considered, the performance Roses to contemporary head- singer. born frontman Serj Tankian capture his air ofdepravity." willundoubtedly rock audienc- liners like shock rocker Mari- Other choir members are wouldprove a formidable chal- Currently the choir has no es "much like a hurricane." Drama Department finds religion in The Passion'

ByRatger O'Brien "We're looking for someone Swingline said that although lotof people back then," Maoc "We're going for that old STAFF REPORTER who doesn't mind taking a beat- the set might not look likemuch said. school robe look, so ifanyone ing," said Maoc. to the average audience mem- Actors aren't the only par- has any spare sheets at home The Drama Department finds The Drama Department will ber, a lot of time and effort will ticipants needed for the produc- that would really help us out," religion this quarter as they put have an elaborate set for the be put into it. tion. The Drama Department Maoc said. on a stage adaptation of The stage. The crew looks to be quite also needs makeup artists. The Drama Department will Passion ofthe Christ. "We're going to bring in large, and they even have tohire "There's going to be a lot of be spending extra time on this "We decided to put on The truckloads of sand," said Stage some outside help, Swingline blood, so we need people who production. Passion as a post-Easter cel- Designer Dodd Swingline. "I'll said. know how to do blood makeup. "The Little Theater willbe ebration," said Conan Maoc, the also be going through the debris Even though auditions were Maybe people who have been transformed into a desert," director of the play. left over from the destruction of already held, the Drama Depart- vampires for Halloween," said Maoc said. Auditions were held during Building 20 to fashion a cross ment always needs more partici- Maoc. ThePassion ofthe Christ will Spring Break, but the depart- and some tools for the beating pants. Costume designers are need- be put on in July as part of the ment has yet to find someone to scene, however, we've lost our "We need more people for ed as well, as Maoc plans for Christmas in July celebration of play the lead role. leather whip." the crowd scenes; there were a there tobe a lotofextras. the new state budget. Page 4 4/1/05 The Thunderwerd Racing team revs up for spring By Earl Slick that they have been accus- STAFF REPORTER tomed to. "Thisisridiculous. We won Highline athletes will be the NWAACC track champi- able to rev their engines and onship last year and now we get ingear when Highline en- have to share our track with ters into the fast paced world them," said Assistant Track ofNASCAR this spring. Coach Henry Hurdles. "About Highline's new NASCAR the onlypositive is that itgives racing team willcompete in us some competition to run the junior division of the new against." .' ultra-short-track circuit. Despite the controversy^ "The tanks are filled and Head Coach Carel urged the the tires are pumped," said the campus attend the season's team's coach, Barry "Bonzai" first race, 1p.m. this Sunday Carel. "We've got some great against Green River. drivers but we need a bigger "People should come on pit crew." down and see us. Ican prob- The team's top driver is ably get you a pit pass," Carel sophomore Thorn Throttle, said. who was the points leader in "There's nothing better than last year's NWAACC circuit. watching those little cars go "Me and my car was built round and round and round. for speed," said Throttle as he Heck, we might even see a petted the hood of his super- Photos by Jimmy Scout wreck!" charged Chevy Vega. "Idrove Racing Team Head Coach Barry Corel puts the pace tractor intopo, itionat a recent practice. The team is still inthe pro- home yesterday to Federal Birds include Speedy Claxton, the team who actually drives a are conducted at McCon- cess of finding a few more Way insix minutes." Hot Rod Hundley and Racer Thunderbird. naughey Field on the college drivers and pit crew members. Other top drivers for the T- McGoon, the only member of "It runs good, real good," track, which forces the team to "What the team needs is said McGoon ofhis car. share space with the men's and some more speed; we need Some of the drivers have women's track teams. drivers that don't mind putting taken their training away from "They are so dang slow," their cars pedal to the metal," the track and are racing any- said McGoon. "You have to said Carel. "We also need one who revs their engine. be really careful so you don't a real speedy pit crew to get , "Iam getting tired of pull- hit the runners on the turn." those drivers right back on the! ing over NASCAR wannabes The track team is also find- track." on 1-5," said Des Moines po-' ingproblems withthis new ar- Ifyou or know somebody lice officer Huey McHugh. rangement as they have been that would be interested, stop Thorn Throttle kicks his Vega into gear on a recent practice run. Home races and practices forced to change the routine byBuilding 33, room 121. Sailing team hopes to make it out of harbor By AminTeem onto a national championship. the sailing program at other looked into STAFF REPORTER "I've coached many teams colleges. purchasing onto championships," said "I've already talked to Highline's first Highline willbe adding a Coach Jorgeson. "This team Green River, Seattle Central, sail boats. new program for T-Birdathlet- should be no different." and Tacoma," said Blue. "We are ics this spring. "The more inexperience, Green River plans to run looking at get- Agroup ofstudents present- the better," he added. their practices on the Green ting a Vengar ed the need for a sailing team The sailing team consists of River, Seattle Central in Ed- 15, Zuma, and to the AthleticDepartment last 10 members as ofnow, includ- monds Bay, and Tacoma in the a Sunfish," fall. ing Blue, Stacey Aquavine, Port ofTacoma. said Coach "With the Marina in our Lala Wobbly, Lebron Jiggle- "We're really excited about Jorgeson. "We back yard, we felt like it was son, Luke Skiwater, and some this coming together," said could possibly only necessary to have a unknown sailors. Blue. "We already contacted even build our sailing team," said Captain Skiwater, who is hydro- the NWAACC so they could own sailboat." Soylent "Skippy" Blue. phobic, was encouraged by help us with starting other Although Blue, who came from Death his therapist to jointhe sailing teams." it appears the Valley, Calif., always had a team. But not allcolleges are wel- sail team has passion for sailing, but never "Ibelieve that this willbe comed to jointhe fun. Yakima tied up all the had the opportunity to do so. an opportunity to get over my Valley and Tri-Cities have loose ends, "We moved from Death fear," said Skiwater. been denied the right to form Jorgeson is Valley last year," said Blue. Aquavine was cheer cap- a sailing team. still looking "When we moved to Des taininhigh school and is look- "We don't have any water for future sail- Moines and saw the pretty blue ing for something new that near us except for the pools," ors with some water —Iwas inspired." doesn't require jumping in a said Yakima Valley student experience. Blue has never sailed inhis mini-skirt. Emiliano Valentine. "I did say life,but he believes that every- "I'vebeen doing cheer—since "The school won't pay for that the more thing is possible. Iwas 5 and well, like it's us to travel all the way out to inexperienced "I never even been on a just one of those things, you the Sound, or even Columbia the better, but boat before, but Ijust look at know?" said Aquavine, who is River," said Valentine. "Our Iwould like the water and the sail boats, also co-captain. community won't help us out. to know what and Ireceive this calling," said "Me and my boyfriend used They said that public pools I'm doing," time," Blue. to go on ferries all the were offlimits." said Jorgeson. Photo by Jimmy Scout "I see With Head Coach Eric Jorgeson, she said. don't how this the beginning of the "Water is full The Highline Schooner sits inport at the Des Maine Marine Academy grad- would be any different." season just around the cor- of dangerous Moines Marina. uate, hopes to coach the team Blue has started promoting ner, the sail team has already fish."