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the ThunderWord Highline College | Ocotber 30, 2014 | Volume 52, Issue 6 African students cope with ebola stigma

By Rachael Gathoni market because she is afraid Staff Reporter of contracting the disease and that worries me,” said Esther, Even though there has been a student from Sierra Leone, only one death in the United who declined to give her last States from the ebola virus, the name for fear of retribution. air has not cleared for many “It gives me sleepless nights Highline students who have just thinking about it.” families in the affected Afri- With the scare continu- can countries. ing, students from West Af- Students with relatives back rica have no control of what in Liberia and Sierra Leone, happens to their families and say they have great concerns friends back home. Their only about their immediate fam- hope is to keep them strong. ily members who live in the “My mother tells me she villages and have no way to is happy I am not back in the protect themselves from the village to witness the destitute Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD epidemic. situation. Although I send her The rundown Parkside Park is used by marijuana smokers more than by children and local residents. “The scare is real. My mother no longer works in the See Ebola, page 20 Pothead paradise may soon go up in smoke By Kayla Dickson bearable.” Staff Reporter • Des Moines’ first recreation- Students may need to find al marijuana store opened new motivation for school af- WEST AFRICA Highline stoners will receive a few blocks from Highline. ter Parkside Park receives its a change of scenery in 2015 See story, page 15. $395,000 grant to renovate the EAST AFRICA when the city of Des Moines park. The grant will be used to makes repairs to the neighbor- add parking, pathways, bench- ing Parkside Park. about kids going over there and es, picnic tables, grating, and Parkside Park is located next smoking weed.” a new fence surrounding the door to the college on South It’s not just an urban legend park. The city will also focus on 244th Street and 25th Avenue either. According to a self-titled updating the park’s greenery. South and doesn’t necessarily “park regular,” dozens of pot “We’re excited to remove have the best reputation. smokers gather at the park ev- some of the dead trees and all “That’s not Parkside. The eryday to smoke. of the blackberry bushes within students here call that park “It’s like family,” the regular the park,” said Janet Best from the Grassy Knolls,” said sec- said. “Everyday we get togeth- the Des Moines Parks Depart- ond-year Highline student Sha- er and have just a good time. These people help keep school umbee Dukes. “I always hear See Parkside, page 20 Green Week activities bring science to Highline By A. Kharitonova The week will feature presen- noted. Puget Sound. and possibly to become more Staff Reporter tations, outdoor activities, and *Monday, Nov. 3: “They’re a barometer of the active in protecting nature information tables set up by At 9 a.m., anthropology pro- health of the Puget Sound re- themselves. Green Week will explore sustainability-minded groups. fessor Dr. Lonnie Somer will be gion,” the professor said. When At 10 a.m., world traveler, subjects from birds soaring in All students are encouraged to giving a talk titled “Bird Popu- bird populations drop, he said, writer and gardener Katie Vin- the Puget Sound to the chemi- participate, and some profes- lation Trends of the Salish Sea it’s a sign of declining environ- cent will be giving a presenta- cals hiding in nail polish. sors are even giving extra credit and Coastal Washington.” mental stability in the area. tion on safe gardening materials With a focus on individu- to those who attend. Dr. Somer said that the sub- Dr. Somer said that he hopes and practices. al and local sustainability, the Presentations will take place ject was inspired by his love for Green Week inspires students Professors Tracy Brigham Nov. 3-7 event is Highline’s en- in the Mt. Constance room in birds and the bird population to making voting choices that vironmental event of the year. Building 8 unless otherwise surveys he does around the promote environmental causes, see Green, page 19

In this issue:

Campus life 2-3 Opinion 4 Puzzles 5 Food 6 News 7 Science 8 Page 3 Page 8 Page 16 Arts 9-10 College approves plans Shadow Lake offers Artist puts on show Spor ts 11-14 News 15-20 for MIA and POW memorial. vast ecological history. in honor of disabled mother. Page 2 Campus Life | Highline College | October 30, 2014 Transportation made easy with ORCA

By April Pacheco Storm causes and Jon Sharpe tree branches to Staff Reporters fall The ORCA card reimbursement program is still working its Public Safety cleaned up a way up to popularity on campus. number of large branches after Currently only a handful of the heavy winds last weekend. people are using this resource Most of the fallen branches re- which allows for efficient use of moved were around Building mass commuting services around 16 and 17. the central Puget Sound area, If any other large fallen said Executive Assistant to the Alvin Indolecio/THUNDERWORD branches need removal please Vice President Francesca Fender. The ORCA card program aims to help students with transportation. make Public Safety aware of “There are an average 17 peo- them by calling 206-592-3218. ple utilizing the student reimbursement program,” she said. ORCA cards work on multiple ($12,000 for staff and $12,000 mational booth specifically on Mystery man Highline will reimburse a to- transit systems including Sound for students,)” said Director of the Light Rail Extension that Transit, Community Transit, Financial Services, Shirley Bean. will be coming to Highline. begs for money tal of 15 percent of your month- ly commuting fare through Everett Transit, Transit, Kitsap Highline will promote ORCA At the fair, people can get your ORCA card if you register Transit, Pierce Transit and Wash- cards for transit services next their very own “Undriver” Li- A man was reported to have ington State Ferries. week as a part of Green Week. cense if they design a 30-day been asking people for money your orca card to the program. “Highline College gives a 15 The ORCA card reimburse- This is the first time Highline pledge to reduce their car usage. in the Library on Oct. 23. He- ment program is part of the will be having a Transportation Also available will be materi- was wearing a Seahawks jersey percent reimbursement on student bus passes to help promote Commute Trip Reduction bud- Fair at Green Week. als from Metro about local bus but there was no sign of him get, which is within the Public The fair will feature mobile schedules or service updates when Public Safety arrived. an under utilized transportation option. The 15 percent is Safety budget. ORCA vending machines for that may affect your commute. meant as an incentive for using “The entire CTR program people to purchase a new pass The Highline Transporta- Unsuspecting girl a mode of transportation that has a budget of $30,500. Of or reload their current one. tion Fair in the Student Union attacked by sign does not further congest the that amount, $24,000 is budget- During the fair, Sound Tran- Building is on Nov. 6, from 11 parking lots,” said Fender. ed for bus pass reimbursement sit will be providing an infor- a.m. – 2 p.m. A student hit her head on the smoking sign next to Building 3 on Oct. 21. Before the fair, students need The workshop will include ing an event to help students When Public Safety arrived to register at www.nacacnet. work on sentence structure write a personal statment. This she was given the appropriate org/ncfstudent. and punctuation, especially the event will be on Tuesday, Nov. 4, medical attention. An ambu- commas. from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in lance was not necessary. Building 13, room 106. Job fair to help It will be hosted by Jacque Event to celebrate students find work Get spooky with a Man uses campus Clinton. Veteran’s Day free face painting The personal statement is an as city dump Student employment is host- important component in col- To honor the veterans who A mattress was illegally ing a job fair on Oct. 30 from 9 Celebrate Halloween by get- lege application. served our country, there will dumped on the west lot on a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ting your face painted for free be a Veteran’s Day ceremony Oct. 21. Days later on Oct. The fair will be held in Build- at Highline’s Bookstore on Oct. hosted by Brian Galloway, the History Seminar 23, a man was seen dumping ing 8, the Mt. Olympus and Mt. 31. Veterans Program Coordinator. off furniture in the north lot. Constance rooms. The bookstore is located on about World War II The ceremony will be host- The man was approached More than 30 businesses will the second floor of Building 8. ed on Nov. 6, from 11:45 a.m. Emmanuel Chiabi will be and told this was not an ap- be there to network with stu- You can get your face paint- to 12:15 p.m. at the Prisoner of hosting a History Seminar on propriate dumping grounds. dents and accept resumes. Stu- ed from 10:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. War and Missing in America dent employment suggests that Also, you can enter to win a $25 Nov. 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:40 memorial site, which is next to students dress professionally, dollar American Express gift p.m, in Building 3, room 102. Missing girl found Building 6. have copies of their resume, and card. Called “The United States quickly by mom Refreshments will be served be prepared to discuss their ed- in World War II,” students will after the ceremony. learn about America’s involv- A student’s mother needed ucation and abilities with em- Learn how to ment in World War II; How we help finding her daughter on ployers. helped and did not help. Oct. 23. write a statement Learn about Puget Seminars are free to the pub- Public Safety referred her to Panel to teach Sound at event The Transfer Center is host- lic and anyone can attend. Student Services and she was about ebola found in Building 19. A discussion regarding the state of Puget Sound will be A Science Seminar on ebola Unknown man hosted at Highline’s MaST will be hosted on Friday, Oct. Center on Nov. 1, from noon to 31, in Building 3, room 102. The how to write seen loitering seminar will go from 1:30 p.m personal 12:45 p.m. Transfer statement A person was loitering in The MaST, otherwise known to 2:40 p.m. the smoking area of Building 3 as the Marine Science and Tech- A panel comprised of Tra- on Oct. 24. Public Safety asked nology Center, is located near cy Brigham, Joy Strohmaier, the man to leave and he did so Redondo Beach Park. Heather Stevens Selby, and Students towards South 240 Street and Angi Caster will be hosting the Pacific Highway South. Prepare for seminar. The seminar will teach stu- Learn how to make your application come college at fair dents about all the aspects of Graffiti sightings “ALIVE” with some excellent writing and ebola, starting with what exact- are on increase A national college fair will ly ebola is. content tips. Graffiti was seen around be held in the Washington State Attend this session and learn how to submit a Buildings 99 and 29 on the Convention Center on Oct. 31 Practice sentences Oct. 25. Facilities were called and Nov. 1. On Oct. 31, the fair great personal essay with your future transfer to deal with the situation. will be from 9 a.m. to noon. at workshop admission application! There was another sight- On Nov. 1, the fair will be from ing near Building 25 on Oct. noon to 4 p.m. Highline’s Writing Center There is no need to sign up. 27. Public Safety also report- The event is free to students is hosting a work shop on sen- Tuesday, November 4 ed it to facilities. and parents. Colleges from tence structure on Oct. 30, from 12:30 - 1:30 PM around the nation will be at- 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m, in Building Building 13, Room 106 — Compiled by Asi Sualoa tending. 26, room 319i. October 30, 2014 | Highline College | Campus Life Page 3

There is help for domestic abuse and violence

By Inna Tsygankova-Ly feels alone. Staff Reporter Self-blame sometimes will not allow the survivor to leave. Many people suffer in silence There are many reasons why the from domestic violence, and survivor feels forced to stay and for those seeking to help, it is that is why it is important to pro- important to recognize the red vide her support, Bobbitt said. flags in relationships and un- Why does a man abuse? derstand why it is hard for the Domestic violence is a survivor to leave, a speaker told learned behavior through ob- a Highline audience last week. servation, Bobbitt said. And The workshop was presented substance abuse is just an ex- by the Domestic Abuse Wom- cuse for domestic violence. en’s Network as part of the col- Should the need arise, DAWN lege’s observance of Domestic is able to provide support for vic- Violence Month. tims of domestic violence. Howard Bobbitt, a legal ad- DAWN provides legal advo- vocate, spoke in detail about the cates who can explain the pa- behavioral and legal aspects of perwork and they can accom- domestic violence. pany the survivors to court. Domestic violence occurs in A 24-hour crisis line and a an intimate relationship when 24-hour confidential shelter are one person tries to control and Andie Munkh-Erdene/ THUNDERWORD provided by DAWN. The num- manipulate another. ber for the crisis line is 425-656- Students, faculty and staff decorated t-shirts to honor victims and survivors of violence last week. There are many tactics that 7867. the abuser might use to gain “Support groups are good control and Bobbitt used a vi- •Using children to gain Everyone’s situation is differ- to take financial responsibility. for survivors to get [assistance] sual aid called the Power and leverage ent, Bobbitt said. So why then wouldn’t a and know that they are not the Control Wheel to explain those • Economic abuse “Domestic abuse happens woman just leave? only ones going through this,” tactics. • Male privilege, where the throughout all socioeconomic Economic necessity and the he said. Some tactics that an abuser abuser acts like the ‘master of and religious classes. However, fear that if she does leave she DAWN also provides child- might use are: the castle.’ without intervention, the abusive will not be able to find a job care and children’s programs. • Coercion and Threats Culture, sexuality, immigra- behavior will escalate,” he said. might be a reason for her to stay, People seeking to help can • Intimidation tion status, religion, age, and There are many red flags that Bobbitt said. just listen. Believe the victims • Emotional abuse chemical dependency might people should look out for such The abuser usually tries to story and support their deci- • Isolation play a role in different tactics as the abuser not being able to separate the victim from family sions. • Minimizing or denying the that are used to gain control keep a job. This can be an exam- and friends, so when the sur- “Do not blame the survivor,” responsibility of abusive behavior and power. ple of someone not being willing vivor contemplates leaving she Bobbitt said.

Vets memorial to be renewed New officer joins safety team By Kaylie Bentler for a local shipyard in Seattle. and Asi Sualoa Before that, I was deployed By Tiffany Thompson “The project is projected to Staff Reporters to Baghdad in Iraq,” said Staff Reporter start in January after a bidding McKeever. process to find a contractor Highline has its first fe- McKeever also identifies as A $90,000 reconstruction of with the lowest estimated cost,” male Public Safety officer in a domestic violence survivor Highline’s Prisoners of War/ Holldorf said. several years. and advocate. Missing in Action monument The POW/MIA flag current- “I am really excited to be “I can talk openly about it, has been approved by High- ly flying at the site is faded and here,” said Officer Frances though sometimes it’s hard,” line’s administration and Stu- frayed. It will also be replaced. “Frankie” McKeever on Oct. said McKeever. dent Government. The inspiration for the 7, her first day. She hopes to be a resource The memorial honors service original POW/MIA flag came Officer McKeever is the on campus for support to members whose whereabouts or from the wife of Michael Hoff, only female office out of sev- those struggling with domes- remains are still unaccounted for. an officer in the military who en officers in the department. tic violence-related issues. The triangular-shaped mon- was listed as missing in action McKeever said she feels She and her fiancé Scott ument will represent a cere- during the Vietnam War. Mary no different from her fellow have a 3-year-old baby, two monial flag with six stars, two Helen Hoff thought that a flag officers. cats, and one dog. Even at MIA flag flies on campus. of which will have flagpoles. should be created to remind “It’s like working with a home, her hobbies keep her The current plaques will be re- every American of the service- family. If anything major working hard. mounted and a walkway of al- ing for one-year finally paid off. men and women whose fate and happens, I’ve got a good team “I am a self taught artist. I ternating red and white sections They officially got the project whereabouts will never be ac- behind me ready to work,” do anything from fantasy to re- will transect the monument. A to construct the monument ap- counted for. said McKeever. alism to surrealism,” she said. brick wall with the engraved proved on Oct. 15. Newt Heisley, a former She moved to Washington Her website features back- words Past, Present and Future The project and sentiment is World War II pilot, designed 10 years ago, after living in ground about her artwork will complete the shrine. especially meaningful for Hen- a flag to symbolize the fallen Arizona. She was born in Mis- and some of her featured Highline has had a monu- drick. Upon returning from his soldiers. It features a black and souri, but pieces. She uses multiple me- ment with two plaques dedicat- service he said he felt he didn’t white image of a gaunt soldier, raised in diums, like prisma colored ed to the POW/MIA since 1968. fit in is as a civilian. a strand of barbed wire and an Tennessee. pencils and graphite. Most of It was rededicated in 2000, and “A decision of this magni- ominous watchtower. Some McKeev- her pieces involve nature or is to the right of Building 6. It tude could bring me back home claim, although it is not proven, er is a mil- animals. is currently buried behind trees and no longer feel like an out- that the silhouette is a profile itary veter- You can commission an art and moss. Most students were sider,” Hendrick said. of Heisley’s son who contracted an; she has piece or buy one already made. unaware that there was even Holldorf said he “sketched a hepatitis while training to go to done a tour “I think my No. 1 inspira- such a flag at Highline. design plan out on a napkin and Vietnam. of duty in tion is my daughter, Elizabeth. McKeever However, thanks to the Vet- it grew from there.” Three years later in 1982 the Iraq and is She is always honest with me erans’ Club President Lauren He then pitched the plan to POW/MIA flag became the a member and keeps telling me to try, try, Coffin; Veteran Service Office the college administration and only one to be flown above the of the Washington National try,” said McKeever. volunteer Kendall Evans; stu- it approved $40,000 for the White House other than the na- Guard. She has worked on Her other inspirations in- dent veteran Nikolaos Hen- project. Coffin, Evans, Hen- tional Stars and Stripes. other security operations, her clude artists such as Salvador drick; Facilities Director Barry drick and Holldorf then met When Highline’s new mon- last being for a shipyard. Dali and Vincent van Gogh. Holldorf; and the Trio Veteran with Student Government to ument is completed, the POW/ “My most recent job was Find her artwork at www.ar- Drop Zone -- their campaign- raise the other $50,000. MIA flag will fly there once more. the security administrator tofyote.com. Page 4 Opinion | Highline College | October 30, 2014

Make rules clear to follow The Big Bet Theory Harry Schwendemann

If you want students to follow the rules, make the rules clear to follow. Students who parked by the library in the gravel lot received parking tickets. The parking lot supposedly is reserved for faculty and staff. However only two parking spots are labeled. There were no other indication that the rest of the parking spots in that lot were reserved. The public Safety officials said they will be more lenient for students who park in the gravel lot near the library, but Public Safety Supervisor Richard Noyer said those who have already received a ticket probably wouldn’t get them voided. However, if the students who feel they were wronged and would like to appeal the tickets, you have the opportunity to do so. Public Safety should do more than be lenient with parking tickets with that lot; they should definitely void the tickets already given. Ultimately, what the Public safety needs to realize is that if you are going to defend the rules make sure people understand what the rules are. If there is no signage at the entrance of the lot, nor signs on the parking spaces designated for faculty and staff, students have every right to take advantage of those parking spaces. There is nothing to say otherwise. It isn’t fair to expect students to assume that because two parking spaces have signs that indicate that they are reserved that all of the parking spaces in the lot are reserved as well. Vote for the change you want Students have to take responsibility for their part in this as well. Just because parking is hard to find, doesn’t mean students have the right to block roads and cause safety hazards. I was never a fan of voting. It helped me read and write Public Safety’s job is to keep Highline safe, and defend the rules I guess I have always felt that at a high level. But if I had not that are set here at Highline. one vote does not make a differ- received this help, I don’t think ence, so why would my vote count? I would be where I am today. I didn’t grow up in a political Whether we do it or not, voting Be realistic about ebola household, so my knowledge of impacts educational programs. government has been very lim- I am a soon to be parent; this People in the United States need to stop worrying about ebola. ited over the years. adventure will be a new one for me Ebola is not easy to catch, and there has only been one person I was one of those people and there is a lot that I don’t know. to die from it in the whole United States. who said, “Why vote? It’s not But one thing I do know is No one in King County has even come in contact with it. like anybody in the government that I want my child to get the So the chance of anyone here catching it is extremely low. cares about what is going on in attention from their teachers A Highline student said he thinks that the government is tak- my neighborhood.” that I didn’t get, whether it is ing ebola too lightly. I made statements like that through a program similar to What exactly do we want the government to do? because I had little knowledge on the one I was in or some other Ebola has killed over 900 people, which is a scary thought. how one vote could make a change Commentary alternative. However most of the cases are in West Africa. possible in my community. James Ford Jr. My vote or your vote could There really isn’t much the government can do but send sup- What I did not know then was make a difference in some of these port to West Africa, and take precautions that will prevent ebola that the federal government and Just hearing that smaller issues, but if we don’t vote, things from spreading in the United States. state government share power. class sizes are being considered will stay the same or get worse. They are already doing this. This power sharing is known ignited my curiosity in voting. I always hear people ask, how So stop worrying about ebola, and focus on school and the as federalism, which is a sys- When I was in elementary can I make a difference in my great holidays coming up. tem of government that divides school, back in the 80’s and ‘90s, community? power between different levels classes were very big. The answer to that is simple: of government. This was an issue for me be- pay attention to what is going Have something to say? The federal government is cause I have a learning disability. on around you and have knowl- responsible for trade, interstate When the teacher would edge on the things you want to Have something you want to say to the student commerce, national defense change. Most importantly, vote body? talk about a subject, I had a hard and money issues. time paying attention, which on it if it’s on the ballot. The Highline Thunderword is asking for stu- State and local government I was not able to register to dents to voice their opinions on what matters to made it hard for me to learn. them. We’re accepting submissions in the form of deal with the issues that effect I wasn’t a bad student; I just vote this time around due to letters and columns. each and every one of us on a daily needed a little more help to un- technical difficulties online. basis, such as education, human But when that issue is fixed, I Letters to the editor should be no more than 200 derstand what I was being taught. words; columns should be no more than 600 words. services, and transportation. But it was hard for my teach- will be voting every time there These are issues that do af- is an election because my vote Send submissions to [email protected] er to give me that extra help be- by Monday for print on Thursday. fect us and our friends and fam- cause there were so many kids does count. ily, so why not have a voice on in the class. As candidate for State Sena- these topics? Eventually, I got put into tor Shari Song said, “Your votes Write to us! Initiative 1351 has been up a basic skills program, which do make a difference, some for debate this election. helped me a lot. elections are won by one vote.”

E-Mail: [email protected] the Staff ‘‘ No time for a late life crisis right now. ” Andie Munkh-Erdene Editor-in-Chief Cristina Acuña Reporters Eric Angal, Lisa Armitage, Kaylie Bentler, Bryan Braungardt, Nathan Brewster, Photo Editor We could use a few Managing Editor April Pacheco Felipe Cervantes, Nazar Cherevach, Jutila Dalton, Madelleine Douangmala, Alyvia Photographer Business Manager Savana Smith News Editor Sam McCullough Farouk, Rachael Gathoni, Marlene Gilles, Nichole Johns, Kaliko Kahoonei, Anastasia Kharitonova, Brian Lowrey, Raoul Luy, Douglas McDaniel, Maren Parker, Charles Prater, Advisers Dr. T.M. Sell Arts Editor Kayla Dickson Oliver Perry, Mohit Sharma, Reece San-Luis, Rodney Serrano, Christopher Sharpe, Jon Gene Achziger Sports Editor James Keum Sharpe, Elizabeth Spruel, Victoria Srey, Asi Sualoa, Madison Thayne, Tiffany Thompson, Opinion Editor Kiara Turner Naseem Tirhi, Inna Tsygankova-Ly, Andrew Wall, Cornelius Williams, Jennifer Zayshlyy Graphics Editors Vinh Banh, Alvin Indalecio

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8. ANATOMY: What is the correct medical name of 1. LITERATURE: What fa- the shoulder blade? mous character lived in the village of Little Whinging? 9. FAMOUS QUOTA- TIONS: What 20th-century Puzzle answers 2. LANGUAGE: What does doctor and theologian once on Page 7 the Greek prefix “pan” said, “Happiness is nothing mean? more than good health and ARIES (March 21 to April 19) problem holding up the a bad memory”? A rejection of your attempt to resolution of a troublesome 3. SCIENCE: What is the be friendly leaves you with two situation. Stay with it, and primary substance that 10. MUSIC: How many choices: Try again, or give up. eventually your message makes up most of a plant’s keys are on most standard If you want to make another will get through and be cell walls? pianos? effort, go slowly. Let things decide how you want to deal understood. develop without pressure. with it.

4. MOVIES: What 1990s CAPRICORN (December Answers TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) VIRGO (August 23 to 22 to January 19) A possible comedy movie had the 1. Harry Potter It could be a problem dealing September 22) You might change in your workplace tagline, “You’ll laugh. You’ll 2. All with unfamiliar people who do still believe that your trust schedule might create a cry. You’ll hurl”? 3. Cellulose things differently from what was betrayed, although the chaotic situation for a while. 4. Wayne’s World you’re used to. But rely on that facts would appear to prove But once things begin to settle 5. MYTHOLOGY: What 5. The rainbow strong sense of purpose to get the opposite. But by the down, you might find that this does the Greek goddess 6. Neverland you through this difficult period. week’s end you should learn could work to your advantage. something that will help set the Iris personify? 7. A scourge GEMINI (May 21 to June record straight. AQUARIUS (January 20 to 8. Scapula 20) To avoid neglecting a February 18) A recent job- 6. ENTERTAINERS: What 9. Albert Schweitzer personal matter because of LIBRA (September 23 to linked decision might need to was the name of singer 10. 88 a demanding new workplace October 22) Holiday plans be reassessed because of the Michael Jackson’s famous (c) 2014 King Features schedule, start prioritizing could be a challenge because possibility of finding benefits California ranch? Synd., Inc. immediately. Knowing how to of shifting circumstances. But you might have overlooked. apportion your time takes a a more settled period starts by Check out all related data to little while to set up. midweek, allowing you to firm help in the search. up your plan-making once and CANCER (June 21 to July 22) for all. PISCES (February 19 to It won’t be easy to avoid some March 20) A personal situation of the pressures that come with SCORPIO (October 23 to you agreed to might not be change. Best advice: Take things November 21) The facts as acceptable to the other a step at a time, and you’ll be continue to be on your side. person involved in the matter. less likely to trip up while things So make use of them in Avoid pressuring and bullying. are in a chaotic state. dealing with any challenge Instead, seek common ground to your stated position. Also, by talking things through. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A open your mind to the offer of much-talked-about workplace help from an unlikely source. BORN THIS WEEK: You change could be coming soon. have a gift for touching Be sure to get all the details SAGITTARIUS (November people’s minds as well as their involved in the process, and 22 to December 21) There hearts. You would make an once you have them, you can could still be a communication outstanding educator Page 6 Food | Highline College | October 30, 2014 Fix up a flavorful fall feast with red cabbage

Certain foods remind me of ally, until crisp and browned, fall. A tray of beautiful red cab- about 8 minutes. With slotted bages with a hint of purple and spoon, transfer to paper towels blue on their ruffled leaves re- to drain, leaving fat in pan. sembles a bouquet of flowers. 2. Add onion and cook, stir- Raw red cabbage is a flavorful ring often, until golden, about addition to salads, or it can be 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Bean with slow-cooked to sweet perfection Add remaining 2 tablespoons as a side dish. oil in Dutch oven and heat un- One of my favorite recipes for til hot but not smoking. Add ham soup: red cabbage is from award-win- apples and cook, stirring often, ning cooking instructor Rick until lightly browned, about 3 perfect Rodgers’s cookbook, Autumn minutes. Add cabbage, apple Gatherings: Casual Food to En- juice, vinegar, brown sugar, meal for joy With Family and Friends thyme and bay leaf, and stir well (Morrow Cookbooks). From to coat the cabbage with the liq- a cold day cabbage, squash and root vege- uid. (The vinegar helps the cab- tables to cranberries, apples and bage hold its color.) Enjoy a bowl of this com- hearty, savory dishes, Rodgers 3. Bring to a boil over high forting soup while sitting shares uncomplicated recipes heat. Reduce heat to medium- by the fireside -- it almost that are perfect for a cozy, com- low and cover. Simmer, stirring makes the colder weather forting meal or a holiday feast. occasionally, until cabbage is coming our way worth it. This week’s recipe, which tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Sea- features red cabbage, sausages son with salt and pepper to 3/4 cup diced extra- and apples, is a classic example taste. lean ham of German cooking and cele- 4. Bury sausages in the cab- 1 (15-ounce) can great brates the bounty of the season. bage and cover. Cook until they northern beans, rinsed Rodger says that he “learned are heated through, about 12 and drained early in my cooking life not to minutes. Using a slotted spoon, 1 cup sliced carrots try and rush the cabbage, as it transfer cabbage and sausages 1/2 cup sliced celery needs plenty of time to soften to a large serving bowl, remove 1/2 cup diced onion into the melting mass of sweet the bay leaf, and tent with alu- 1/8 teaspoon black and sour ingredients that makes minum foil. Bring the cooking pepper it so unique, and becomes the liquid in the pot to a boil over 1 1/4 cups water perfect place to cook your fa- Slow-cooked cabbage can make a wonderful autumn dish. high heat and cook, stirring of- vorite sausages.” ten, until reduced to about 1/2 In a medium saucepan, The apples and apple juice cup, about 5 minutes. Pour over combine ham, beans, car- enhances the sweetness of the is re-heating, and enjoy the fla- 1/3 cup cider vinegar rots, celery and onion. Stir 1/2 cup packed light brown the cabbage and sausages and cabbage, and the vinegar pre- vors of fall. in black pepper and water. sugar serve hot. Makes 6 servings. serves the color of the cabbage. *** Bring mixture to a boil. OKTOBERFEST SAUSAGES 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme The flavors of the dish intensify Visit Angela Shelf Medearis’ Lower heat, cover and sim- WITH RED CABBAGE 1 bay leaf the next day, so if possible, pre- website at www.divapro.com. To mer for 30 to 45 minutes, pare the cabbage ahead of time. Salt and freshly ground black pepper see how-to videos, recipes and stirring occasionally. Makes Nestle the sausages in the pot, 3 tablespoons vegetable 12 assorted sausages, such much, much more, Like Angela 2 (1 1/2 cup) servings. let them cook while the cabbage oil, divided 6 slices thick-sliced bacon, as bratwurst, Weisswurst, hot Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen coarsely chopped links and knockwurst, pricked Diva! on Facebook and go to • Each serving equals: 1 large onion, thinly sliced with a fork Hulu.com. Read Gina Harlow’s 246 calories, 2g fat, 19g 2 Golden Delicious apples, blog about food and gardening protein, 38g carb., 389mg peeled, cored and cut into 1/4- 1. To make the red cabbage at www.peachesandprosciutto. sodium, 8g fiber; Diabetic inch thick wedges and apples, heat 1 tablespoon com. Recipes may not be re- Exchanges: 2 1/2 Meat, 2 1 (2 1/2-pound) head red of the oil in a very large Dutch printed without permission Vegetable, 1 1/2 Starch. cabbage, cut into wedges, oven or flameproof casserole from Angela Shelf Medearis. core removed and thinly sliced over medium heat. Add bacon (c) 2014 King Features Synd., (c) 2014 King Features 1 1/2 cups apple juice and cook, stirring occasion- Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis Synd., Inc.

Make up a marvelous bowl of brown rice soup

To make this soup a com- These “baked” apples, which gers, combine pecans, cherries, plete meal, serve with crisp are stuffed with dried fruits, soft butter, brown sugar, all- crackers or crusty bread and a rich butter, and heady brown spice, pepper and salt. Stuff into mixed green salad with an herb sugar, are an easy treat to try centers of apples. vinaigrette. your hand at. 3. Pour apple juice around apples. Cover bowl with lid and 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 large (about 8 ounces cook on low 4 hours or until 1 medium onion, finely chicken broth ered, 5 minutes or until rice is each) apples, such as Fuji or tender. Serve warm, with ice chopped 3/4 cup instant brown rice tender. Makes about 8 cups or 4 Gala; cored cream. Serves 6. 1 package (10 ounces) main-dish servings. 1/2 cup finely chopped pe- sliced white mushrooms 1. In 4-quart saucepan, heat cans • Each serving: About 285 1 package (4 ounces) oil over medium-high heat. Add • Each serving: About 170 1/3 cup dried tart cherries calories, 14g total fat (5g satu- assorted sliced wild mush- onion and cook 5 minutes, stir- calories, 8g protein, 24g carbo- 4 tablespoons soft butter rated), 1g protein, 42g carbohy- rooms ring occasionally. Add mush- hydrate, 6g total fat (1g satu- 1/4 cup brown sugar drate, 7g fiber, 95mg sodium. 1 cup bagged shredded rooms and carrots and cook 8 to rated), 4g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 1/4 teaspoon pepper carrots 10 minutes or until golden and 1,260mg sodium. 1 pinch salt For thousands of triple-test- 1 garlic clove, crushed tender, stirring occasionally. 3/4 cup apple juice ed recipes, visit our website at with press Add garlic, salt, thyme and pep- Pecan-Stuffed Ice cream, for serving www.goodhousekeeping.com/ 1/2 teaspoon salt per, and cook 1 minute, stirring. “Baked” Apples recipefinder/. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2. Add broth, rice and 2 cups 1. Trim bottom 1/4 inch off 1/8 teaspoon ground pep- water; cover and heat to boiling Get creative with your slow apples so they sit flat; place in (c) 2014 Hearst Communica- per over high heat. Reduce heat to cooker this season and try 7- to 8-quart slow-cooker bowl. tions, Inc. 1 container (32 ounces) medium; cook, partially cov- whipping up something sweet! 2. In medium bowl, with fin- All rights reserved October 30, 2014 | Highline College | News Page 7 Federal Way invests in culture and art

By Sam McCullough Staff Reporter

Bringing in the Blue Ribbon Panel made the current Federal Way mayor Jim Ferrell change his mind about building a Per- forming Arts and Conference Center. Federal Way is now developing a Performing Arts and Conference Center that will be completed by mid-2016. The building plan was first presented in September 2013. Construction is set to start before the end of 2014. At the end of construction, the building will be 41,000 square- feet. The building site is at the intersection of 20th Avenue S. and S. 316th in Federal Way. The building will cost $31.8 million, with $10.4 million coming out of the city’s budget. It will cost the state $2.3 million and the rest of the money will come from local donations. During his campaign, May- or Jim Ferrell was adamantly against building the Perform- CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PHOTO ing Arts and Conference Cen- Artist’s conception of the future Federal Way Performance and Conference Center to be completed by 2016. ter, saying that the center would “negatively affect our city’s rell in a recent interview. 300-350 people,” said Federal ly, but nationally, for the right building the Performing Arts ability fully fund our police The Blue Ribbon Panel, who Way City Council member Su- person. and Conference Center. force.” included the nine experts cho- san Honda. “The council has input into Also, there are plans to build In May 2013, when Mayor sen by Mayor Ferrell, found that Local groups are the main what we want to see in someone an on-site hotel at the center, Ferrell was running for office, he the center would generate $3.2 focus of the center, but the city we hire. Once the mayor makes which would have 125 rooms, created a panel of experts in busi- million in sales and 29 new jobs. hopes to have performances his decision on which person he according the Blue Ribbon Pan- ness and hospitality to review the By creating new jobs, Fed- by visiting artists and cultural wants to hire, the council will el report. possibility of a Performing Arts eral Way hopes to jumpstart events from the numerous eth- need to confirm that decision,” “It was the only time in my 25 and Conference Center. an economy that has been at a nic groups in the area. said Honda. years being in politics that, at our “Bringing in numbers and standstill since the recession. Currently, aside from find- The center is only one com- conclusion at the hearing, I saw a objectivity changed my mind. “We do not have a large ing funding for the construction ponent in the city’s process of group of people stand up and ap- Bringing together the Blue space to hold meetings or pro- costs and the materials needed, creating a lively downtown plaud,” said Mayor Ferrell. Ribbon Panel, experts in their grams. This will seat 700 Federal Way is in search of core. Early this year, Federal “It was a victory for local respective fields, made this an people. We will also have a someone to run the new center. Way opened up a city park government and Federal Way,” easy decision,” said Mayor Fer- conference space that can hold They are not only looking local- near the site where they will be he said Workforce grants students the chance to succeed

By Inna Tsygankova-Ly last resort as well as start-up Basic Food Employment and Childhood Education degrees Staff Reporter funding, Powers said. Training Grants, which help with ‘Students should or certificates. The goal of Workforce is “to limited tuition, fees and books for The grants would be able If job placement rates are help students reach their goals,” required classes. Parking passes or give themselves to help with tuition, books and any indication of the success of said Powers, who has been a bus tickets may also be covered. plenty of time to fees. To qualify, students must Highline’s Workforce program, Highline employee for more In some cases this grant can be employed in a childcare pro- then the college is definitely than 10 years. help with childcare. Anyone re- get the process gram that participates in Early getting the job done. Despite her best efforts, ceiving federal Basic Food As- started.’ Achievers. The goal of Workforce is to sometimes matching students sistance through Washington’s One of the main obstacles is help students develop viable and with appropriate or timely fund- Department of Social and Health — Tanya Powers finding funding. sustainable education plans that ing can hit a snag. Services may be eligible for this Powers has been working will connect them with a career. “Funding is grant-based grant. with partners for more fund- The success rate for profes- [and] there are a lot of requests Opportunity Grants provide dislocated workers who are re- ing and Workforce has received sional programs is pretty high. for funding,” she said. funding for high-demand, high- ceiving Washington state un- more funding for the Basic “In six months 78 percent “We work as quickly as we wage pathways. This program employment insurance; workers Food Employment and Training of students are employed,” said can. However, students should can cover limited tuition, up to vulnerable to layoff or workers program. Tanya Powers, Workforce pro- give themselves plenty of time to 45 credits, fees and books for who have recently received a Powers said that students gram manager. “In some medi- get the process started. The ear- required classes, and parking layoff notice; displaced home- who think they might be eli- cal programs the success is up lier you can plan the more suc- passes or bus tickets. makers; formerly self-employed gible for Workforce assistance to 100 percent placement rate.” cessful you can be,” Powers said. Eligible applicants must be workers; veterans or former ser- should subscribe to updates Students involved give the Workforce Educational Ser- Washington State residents, vice members. from the program’s blog, which program positive feedback. vices offers funding for work- considered low income, and English as a Second Lan- provides information updates “We hear back from students based training via four different interested in pursuing a career guage, General Educational De- and student success stories. and there are a lot of students programs. in business, healthcare, early velopment or Integrated Basic Workforce also holds orien- who get a job before they gradu- “Depending on background childhood education and para- Education and Skills Training tations on Fridays from 1-3 p.m. ate,” Powers said. “We help peo- and qualifications a student educator, human services or students can also benefit from in Building 10, room 103. ple find what they like to do.” may be eligible for one or more chemical dependency treat- this grant. For more information about Every day, Workforce is of the programs,” Powers said. ment. Early Achievers Opportunity Workforce Education Services opening new doors for students The four main programs listed Worker Retraining helps Grants are available for eligible students can visit http://work- who are looking for funding of on the Workforce homepage are: fund retraining instruction for students working toward Early force.highline.edu/. Page 8 Science | Highline College | October 30, 2014 Ecological garden encourages community input

By A. Kharitonova a precious environmental re- Program manager Suval said Staff Reporter source we had at the property that she and the habitat board and grew to be much more.” are also working to increase con- Step into the Shadow Lake Today, the Shadow Lake habitat nections with the community. habitat in Renton and you step hosts many educational activities. “We just started a plant into lush layers of ecological “We’re very fortunate that propagation program,” she said, history. the Tahoma School District has explaining that native plants are Established in 2000, the na- a key focus on sustainability,” grown on-site to use in restora- ture preserve holds 97 acres, said the founder. During some tion projects. trails and a boardwalk, and weeks in the year, around 100 Suval said that volunteering over seven different habitat students from this district may at the Shadow Lake habitat is a types. The preserve is located in come through for field trips, great way to directly contribute to Southeast Renton on the shore labs, and outdoor class work. such projects, and that there are of Shadow Lake, east of Lake “We do a lot of work with weekly habitat restorations every Youngs. homeschoolers,” Prinsen said, pri- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The most distinct among marily by providing lab activities. Activities included varied these is the 5,000-year-old peat Prinsen said that he loves tasks such as creating migra- bog, which was gouged out by a seeing kids return with their tory channels for frogs, work- glacial sheet that once covered families in tow. ing at the greenhouse, clearing the Puget Sound region. “It’s all those little indicators invasive species and more. Sahara Suval, program man- that show you’re making an im- Beyond volunteering, Suval ager of the habitat, said that the pression,” he said. said that she works with stu- peat bog goes down 65 feet in Currently, the Shadow Lake dents who are seeking to build some locations. It is also a very habitat board is focused on in- their resumes, complete senior rare habitat type in King County. creasing community involve- projects, and hold internships “Peat bogs are usually not found ment, continuing to find fund- for credit, all while customizing as far south as this,” she said. ing sources, restoring their their tasks to their talents. These bogs are formed current lands, and expanding “We’re looking for students through the accumulation of acreage holdings. who want to design their dream sphagnum moss and slowly “We’re always looking at internship,” said Suval. decomposing vegetation. Over A. Kharitonova/ THUNDERWORD more land,” said Prinsen. Members of the Shadow Lake time, this material grows upon The founder said that they habitat board are also work- The Shadow Lake habitat boardwalk weaves through an ancient peat itself, forming into rolling try to make strategic connec- ing on planning social events, bog. humps of moss at the surface tions with nearby lands that are Suval said. One future event is and compressing into peat at under risk of harmful develop- Astronomy Night, where people lower levels. terrible state. The land had been more carbon is stored than ment and affect the health of will gather in the habitat to ob- As one of the last remaining used as a dump, and Prinsen emitted, helping offset carbon the Shadow Lake habitat. serve stars with telescopes, away peat bogs in King County, the said that 110 loads of garbage in emissions. Negotiations with landown- from more light-polluted areas habitat has become increasingly 20-yard-long trucks had to be Prinsen also said that rare ers is not always easy - Prinsen of Renton. critical to protect. However, it removed from the area. animals such as red foxes have said that one parcel took 13 To ensure that the habitat wasn’t until 18 acres surround- Prinsen, who has a college been spotted in habitat lands, years to obtain. remains a place for people to ing Shadow Lake were purchased background in forestry and expe- while regular creatures such Through the process of in- gather and enjoy healthy habi- in 1995 that the full importance rience with environmental coun- as owls and amphibians have creasing preserved land and tats, Suval said that members of the area was realized. cils, said that the peat bog per- thrived in the area. undergoing improvement proj- of the preserve are planning to Max Prinsen, who has a long forms vital ecological functions. The variety of functions the ects, Princen said that the King establish it as a heritage site so history with environmental “A peat bog is a huge sponge,” Shadow Lake habitat performs County government has been that the land parcels cannot be causes, worked to acquire and said Prinsen. Due to their capaci- makes it a popular place for very supportive. divided back up again. preserve the property with his ty to hold water, he said, they play school involvement. Nonetheless, the founder Suval said that she is eager wife. When he founded the Shad- a major role in flood control. In fact, Prinsen said that a said that cooperation at the city to get into contact with inter- ow Lake habitat, Prinsen said that “What we need for our main push to preserving the level would greatly help their ef- ested individuals. The Shadow originally all the county wanted streams and salmon is clean, land around Shadow Lake was forts. Raising awareness among Lake habitat is located at 21656 to do was replant the ecologically consistent water,” he said. As the “idea to bring kids out from community members is key to 184th Ave SE, Renton, and can damaged land. Then, the peat water goes through peat bogs, the inner city.” this process, he said. be found online at www.shad- bog was discovered. Prinsen said that it is purified “My original thought was Ultimately, Prinsen said he owhabitat.org. “When we started to under- and gradually released back just to create a camp-out spot hopes to see the habitat become For more information, you stand the functionality of the into streams. where kids could throw down more of a community amenity. can reach Suval at info@shad- land,” said Prinsen, “we wanted Furthermore, because peat a sleeping bag and have a day “It creates value when people owhabitat.org and keep up to replicate natural conditions.” bog flora decomposes slowly away from the city,” said Prin- know about it, appreciate it, and with the habitat’s social me- At first, the habitat was in a and without the use of oxygen, sen. “But soon we realized what use it,” he said. dia accounts. Octupuses are intelligent and interesting

By Brian Lowrey garbage. Thanks to an octopus’ ability will bite and attack humans if Staff Reporter Unlike other animals, such to survive out of water for near- they try to touch them. as the hermit crab, that are ly an hour, they can make for- “These animals have amaz- The octopus’ ability to learn, bound to a single shelter at a ays to dry areas, climbing onto ingly distinct personalities,” adapt and use tools was used to time, octopuses may build nu- fishing boats, or escaping from Prof. Higley said. challenge the audience’s defini- merous homes out of multiple one aquarium and going into He said that he believed in tion of intelligence at Highline’s types of objects and abandon another to attack and eat other Howard Gardner’s “theory of Science Seminar last week. them as needed. fish, Prof. Higley said. multiple intelligences” and re- “What is intelligence?” Prof. Octopuses also possess the Many octopuses, particu- minded the audience “we’re Rus Higley asked repeatedly ability to learn new behav- larly the Great Pacific Octopus, smart, we’re all just different throughout his presentation. iors and how to use new tools exhibit a sense of curiosity and kinds of smart.” He surprised the audience through conditioning and imi- playfulness “like a puppy,” Prof. And that goes for octopuses, with videos that showcased the tation. This makes octopuses in Higley said. too. octopuses’ complex camouflage captivity notorious for escaping Octopuses are known to be Next Science Seminar will be Professor Rus Higley. ability, but he also told stories their tanks, he said. very curious about humans, presented by Carla Whittington about some species of octopus Some octopuses have broken even in the wild, and often at- on Tar Sands, titled “Death by and their ability to learn and said that octopuses are capable the glass on their aquariums tempt to play with divers and Tar Sands.” mimic the body language and of building shelters for them- with rocks, while others find their scuba gear, he said. It will be durin Green Week color of other sea creatures. selves out of objects they find on ways to play with and remove This doesn’t apply to all oc- on Friday Nov. 7 from 11:30 Higley, a professor of Life, the sea floor, which may include drain caps and valves in their topuses however, as some spe- a.m. to 2:35 p.m. in Building 3, Ocean and General Sciences, seashells, coconuts and human aquariums. cies are more belligerent and room 102. October 30, 2014 | Highline College | Arts Page 9

Arts Calendar A song, or two, for Vanessa Local bandleader • Open your mind and explore a new culture this Cody Dodd Sunday during the Taco- ma Buddhist Temple’s Fall gathers musicians Food and Crafts Bazaar. This event will feature Japa- to pay tribute nese and Buddhist cuisine, baked goods, handcrafts to his late sister and more, as well as give people the chance to come meet members of these By Nichole Johns communities. The event is Staff Reporter free and everyone is encouraged to attend. The Northwest local bands were Bazaar will take place at more than just loud noise when the Tacoma Buddhist Tem- they became a family support ple at 1717 S. Fawcett Ave. group for friend. and will be open to the public at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2. Local band Umbra’s lead vocalist Cody Dodd lost his sister, • Attention all flyers and bas- Vanessa Robbins, to cystic fi- es: Allegro Performing Arts brosis on Oct. 7. Academy is hosting their Cystic fibrosis is a life- Semi-Pro Cheer Auditions threatening disorder that causes for the 2015 Filly Girls this severe damage to the lungs and Saturday. From 2-5 p.m. on digestive system. Nov.1, the dance studio will Cody Dodd and his sister, Vannessa Robbins, with their father. be holding tryouts for the Robbins was constantly in free cheer team. Girls of and out of the hospital because for Prestige. people showed up. yelled along with the music too. every level of experience of her disease and it finally took “My father passed away “No words can describe “It’s about passion and are encouraged to audition her life at age 22. when I was 6 years old. I know how it feels to have such tre- friendship. It really is some- with the only requisites be- “My mom expressed to me how it feels to lose someone mendous support behind me,” thing special,” Dodd said. ing that you’re at least 18, that she did not know how they around this time of the year. I Dodd said. “My heart is so full from this and have reliable transpor- were going to come up with the get bitter about the month of “The amount of help and ef- show. Each and everyone of the tation. Practices will take money for her cremation and October to his death,” Phasa- fort reaching out everyone has bands rule so hard,” said Cort. place once or twice a week her memorial,” said Dodd. vath said. shown me has honestly brought “It’s exhilarating for friends with games on Saturdays “So I thought of hosting a “There was no one there for me to tears multiple times. It is and fans to sing along to our in April-July. Allegro Per- show at my house to raise mon- my brother and I. So I wanted truly inspiring,” he said. words. As well as seeing other forming Arts Academy is ey,” he said. to be there for Cody with posi- “It’s shows like that, with bands have people sing their located at 222 Central Ave. Dodd’s father was 100 per- tive words. And just to inform such heart and such love con- songs. It puts a big smile on my S. in Kent. cent O.K. with the idea when he others that Cody would need his necting everyone in the room, face. Especially when I saw the • The Federal Way Coalition asked him. support with his loss,” he said. that keeps me rooted in music,” guys Umbra play last night. The of the Performing Arts will “When I asked my dad about Some of Dodd’s friends were said Cort. room was alive and celebrating host a “Shindig!” a musical having a house show the first just excited to be a part of the There was a lot of help, noise, life,” said Phasavath. celebration this Saturday thing he asked was how he show. and even a hole in the wall by The room was alive to put a in order to benefit the new could help,” said Dodd. “I’m very proud to be apart the end of the night from mosh- whole in the wall. Federal Way Performing Dodd had only asked of something like that. People ing in just a small living room. “It’s funny because during Arts & Conference Center. his close band friends from coming together to love on one By selling CDs, t-shirts, or my band’s set someone kicked a This event will star per- Groundfeeder, Brittany Hay, of our own,” said Taylor Cort, just donating money to Dodd up hole in the wall on accident and formers from around the and No Future to perform at his friend of Dodd’s. front, Dodd was able to raise a I apologized to my dad,” Dodd world playing a variety of house. The event ended up being an little over $700. said. different styles of music. Once he made an event page all-day show with local bands “It just reinforced my per- Dodd’s father was not even There will also be a live on Facebook, most of the bands such as Prestige, Kane and Joey, spective on what I feel music thinking about the wall, but auction and raffles for at- asked Dodd if they could play Albatross, Lunatics, Coldtruth, really should be about. A single how cool it was to see everyone tendees. Admission is $20 Cornerstone, Groundfeeder, community coming together to come together for one cause. and includes a choice of and if there was anything else dessert. “Shindig!” will take they could do to help. Brittany Hay, No Future, Dry be there for each other and pick- “It was awesome how people place Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at “Well for a friend to lose a Ads, and Umbra. ing each other up through music were getting into it so much and the Twin Lakes Golf Course family member, and for them to “It was a celebration of a life and support,” said Dodd. I fixed so many holes before I and Country Club located put on a memorial show. It was lost, a happy remembrance of a “It really showed me how didn’t care at all,” said Danny at 3583 SW 320th St. Fed- something I really wanted to be loved one and a massive support much community and family Dodd. eral Way. Tickets are avail- a part of. I think it got to a point group to one of the coolest guys means to the people in our mu- “They were so loving and ac- able at brownpapertickets. when my bassist and I were I know,” said Cort. sic scene,” said Cort. cepting of all of us crazy hard- com/event/843982. both asking to play the show,” With every band sharing the Friends came together and core kids thrashing about in • Local artist and educasent- said Justin Phasavath, vocalist event on Facebook, close to 100 when the bands played they their house,” said Cort. ing an original production of “Or, the Whale” at North Seattle College. The show Lunch gets jazzy by faculty quartet is based on the classic nov- el Moby Dick, and presents By Kayla Dickson coordinator at Highline, is par- “We got together last year to Staff Reporter the audience with a new- ticularly pumped for this per- give a face to the jazz programs world perspective on the formance. at our local community col- tale. Due to adult situations Cozy up to your lunch and “This group is composed leges,” Dr. Thomas said. “The and language, this produc- some easy listening during of community college faculty members of this group are some tion is aimed towards ma- this quarter’s second lunch- from around the area with a of the most active members of ture audiences. The show time jazz concert hosted by the passion for Jazz music,” said Dr. Seattle’s jazz community. This will run Thursdays through Highline Music Department. Thomas. “I will be performing is a chance for people to see the Saturdays until Nov. 15. The concert, which will be with them, so needless to say, best of what our area has to of- Tickets are $16 general held on Nov. 6, will feature I’m excited.” fer.” admission and $12 for the All-Star Community Col- Members of the jazz quar- The All-Star Community students and seniors.On lege Faculty Jazz Quartet. The tet also include Jim Sisko from College Faculty Jazz Band will Thursday, Oct. 30, tickets band is comprised of educators Bellevue College on trumpet, be performing a mix of jazz will be $1 for everyone. The and one graduate from col- Brian Kirk from Seattle Cen- standards and original compo- production will take place leges around the Puget Sound Music Department Coordinator tral College on drums, and Tim sitions at the concert. at North Seattle College’s that come together to play Jazz Dr. Ben Thomas will perform Carey from Olympic College on The concert will be held at Stage One Theatre at 9600 music. bass and Dr. Thomas on the vi- 12:15 p.m. in Building 7, and is College Way N. Nov. 6 with a group of other fac- Dr. Ben Thomas, the music ulty musicians. braphone. free to attend. THUNDER ARTS October 30, 2014 | Highline College | Page 10 Burien’s Halloween treat will be a day late

By Dalton Jutila Staff Reporter

For Halloween, Burien may be a day late, but there will be no shortage of pumpkins. The Night of 1000 Pumpkins returns this Nov. 1 to Dottie Harper Park. After a five-year hiatus, Bur- Carpinito Brothers’ Pumpkin Patch in Kent overflows with the Halloween spirit(s). It’s just one way to get your inner-ghoul on. ien Parks, Recreation and Cultur- al Services, Burien/Interim Art person available from 6-7 p.m. The lins by your side? Now’s your chance Space, and Discover Burien are haunted walk will be open from 7-10 with The Fremont Troll’s 24th p.m. at 20821 Renton Maple Valley Birthday Bash this Halloween. The able to bring the community “big Highway S.E. event will begin with a concert at the interactive art, fire, music and, Fremont Troll at 7 p.m. and will lead most importantly, pumpkins,” • For a more intimate and indoor ex- into a public parade through the city according to the event website. perience, another haunted house to at 8 p.m. At 8:30 at the Doric Lodge at 619 N. 36 St., local band Legendary Participants are encouraged check out is Shadows Haunted At- traction in Tukwila. Shadows features Tiny Giants will perform live and alco- to wear costumes and the festiv- double the scares in their two separate holic drinks will be made available for ities will feature a wide range of haunted house attractions: Bloody purchase. And at 10:30 at the Doric Lodge there will be a costume party activities, from fire-breathing Mary and The Dark Walk of Terror. This attraction, due to the subject with prizes. Everyone is invited to join to face-painting. matter, is also not suitable for chil- in on the free festivities. Throw in hundreds of jack- dren younger than 10. The attraction o’-lanterns illuminating Dot- runs from 7-11:30 p.m. and is at 339 Although there may be an abundance Tukwila Parkway. Admission is $20 of late-night, mature events this Hal- tie Harper Park, a 16-foot iron and includes both haunts. loween, there are tons of events aimed cauldron and decorated coffins towards families as well. and revelers should have much • For those who want to dress up and to entertain them. get down on Halloween, Volume • One widespread event for kids this Attendees can interact with in Seattle is hosting a two-part Hal- Halloween is the abundance of malls loween dance party for those 18 and with in-store trick-or-treating. The the art in Zoey Pratt’s Suspen- older. Featuring local djs such as Commons Mall in Federal Way offers sion of Disbelief, which she By Kayla Dickson WHEELZ, Justin C, DJ Vis, Averscer and trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m.; the describes as “adult-sized play- Staff Reporter Envymatic, this event will keep at- Outlet Collection of Seattle in Au- tendees dancing all night long. There burn from 5:30-8 p.m.; and Westfield ground crocheted with love is also a bar available for party-goers Southcenter in Tukwila 4-6 p.m. from rope creating a place to ith apologies to Elton John, Friday Night’s 21 and older. The event begins at 10 suspend disbelief, play and open on Halloween night and will rage • Another fun and safe way to take your alright for haunting this Halloween. until 7 a.m. the next morning. Then, kids trick-or-treating the Des Moines yourself up to the possibilities.” the second half of the festivities will There will be an exhibit for For those particularly behind on festivi- Trick-or-Treat Path along Marine begin at 10 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets range View Drive. This path consists of busi- people to test themselves at the ties, many different pumpkin patches and corn maz- from $20-$40 and are available on- nesses along Marine View Drive that line at wantickets.com/Events/Show- will decorate and pass out candy for ‘80s classic hand-held game Si- es will remain open until Oct 31. Event.aspx?eventId=144251. mon Says, but with a fire twist. the holiday, as well as make every • Light of Christ Community Gar- animal farm. Carpinito Brothers only effort to keep the environment kid- The game console wirelessly den’s Pumpkin Patch will remain accepts cash or check, and is at 6868 • Another fun and mature event com- friendly and safe. The path is running synchronizes to a sculpture open until 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, and S. 277th St. in Kent. ing to Seattle this Halloween is the from 3-6 p.m. Halloween evening. made from a 55-gallon drum, will feature scarecrows, games for Fourth Annual Halloween Pub children, and pumpkins of all sizes • The Haunted Forest of Maple Val- Crawl. Last year, more than 500 • The annual Halloween Carnival is four LED panels, and propane and prices. All of the proceeds ben- ley will be wrapping up its sixth an- people came together for the crawl, at the Des Moines Field House this efit future gardening projects at lines that spit fire from panel nual season at Royal Arch Park this and this year they are expecting even year. The event will feature games the Community Garden. The Light tips, during the game. weekend. This outdoor walk is a more. The pub-crawl will begin at Ta- and activities for kids 12 and younger, of Christ Community Garden is at mile-long and definitely not for the phouse Grill on Sixth and Pike at noon including a beanbag toss, skee ball, The night is designed for the 34249 21 Ave. S.W. in Federal Way. faint of heart. Admission is $15 per and will progress to numerous other pumpkin painting, face painting, and entire family, including pets. person and is not recommended for assorted bars in the area. The event is a photo booth. Admission is $5, with Admission to the event and all art • Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin children younger than 10. However, free of a cover charge with cash rec- an optional food donation to the Des Patch and Farm is open until 6:30 before the event, the Haunted For- ommended for buying alcoholic bev- Moines Food Bank. No vendors will exhibits and communal activities erages in a timely manner. is free, but those wanting to par- p.m. daily. Aside from having a huge est will dial down the creepy for kids be on site, so be sure to bring a snack selection of pumpkins, it also of- to trick-or-treat and take pictures for the kids. It runs from 5-8 p.m. on ticipate in carnival games must fers corn mazes, hayrides, produce from 5-6 p.m. There will also be a • Have you ever wanted to troll the city Halloween night at 1000 S. 220th St. purchase a $6 wristband. stands, a concession stand and an less scary “family walk” for $5 per streets with tons of ghouls and gob- in Des Moines. The Voice’s Stephanie Johnson sings Saturday in Federal Way

By Lisa Armitage South Sound, which is sponsor- as the Unity Church of Christi- Staff Reporter ing the concert. anity in October 1972. The concert is at the Knutzen “[Johnson] is a frequent Tacoma native and The Voice Family Theatre at Federal Way’s special music guest at Unity finalist Stephanie Anne Johnson Dumas Bay Centre on Nov. 1 of South Sound at Dumas Bay. comes to Federal Way Saturday from 5- 8:30 p.m. Our music director, Serni Soli- to perform a concert as well as Johnson will perform for two darios, learned of her fame as participate in a silent auction. hours starting at 6:30. A dessert a Tacoma-grown woman with Johnson specializes in the blues and coffee intermission during the lots of talent about three years and is in the Top 20 of the NBC performance will be provided. ago,” Swanson said. show. She is also a songwriter. The concert will benefit Uni- Tickets are available online “She was among the finalists ty of South Sound, a church that at unityofsouthsound.brown- on the last night of the season,” has evolved over 40 years under papertickets.com for $20 or at said Kathy Swanson, public re- various names and leaders. It the door for $25. The Voice finalist Stephanie Johnson performs Saturday in Federal Way. lation specialist for the Unity of was first incorporated in Burien All ages are invited. THUNDERSPORTS October 30, 2014 | Highline College | Page 11 Abebaw takes running crown for T-Birds By Christopher Sharpe and Everett. “We know we can compete He said his strategy for the Looking forward, Highline Staff Reporter Joining Abebaw for High- with Green River, and we are race was “to get a gap from the will compete in the NWAC line in the top 20, was Colton looking forward to racing them other runners, and to not slow Cross Country Championships Maddy, eighth in 27:52; Hunter again at the NWAC Champion- down.” on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Lewis- Highline runner Endalk- Printz, 14th in 28:17; and Joey ships,” Roach said. Abebaw ran with teammate ville Park, located 40 minutes achew Abebaw placed first at Walker, 20th in 28:51. Aleks Rain soaked the course, the Colton Maddy for the first part north of Portland. the NWAC Northern Region Biteman took 27th with a time day and night before the race, of the race, maintaining first Coach Roach said the team Championship Cross Country of 30:06 and David Huff placed making it swampy and soggy. and second throughout the first would not be training as hard in meet last weekend. 31st in 30:41. In some parts the mud was an- two miles. the upcoming weeks in prepara- Abebaw finished the course Everett won the meet with kle deep. “We were motivated to place tion for the championship meet. with a time of 27:10, three sec- seven runners all in the top 12. One section of the course well, and when it comes to run- “Training will include in- onds faster than Everett’s Ste- Highline placed third as a team, featured a series of hay bales ning, it’s about half physical and dividualized rest days, and no phen Dietz. behind rival Green River. that were placed in the race half mental,” Maddy said. more hard-run days,” Roach The meet took place on Fri- “It was very close between path, forcing racers to leap over The Thunderbird women’s said. day, Oct. 24, in Everett, at Mc- second and third for the teams. them, mid-stride. team had one runner compete Maddy said he thinks that Cullum Park, and the colleges Green River only beat us by six “The condition of the course in the 5-kilometer race, Kim Highline will place well in the attending included Highline, points,” said Highline Head contributed to the slower than Zielke, and she finished in 15th NWAC Championships, as long Green River, Olympic, Skagit Coach James Roach. usual times,” Abebaw said. with a time of 24:20. as they are, “in it mentally.”

Abebaw said. Runner The team was also faced with adversity without coaches always there to guide them. shows “It’s hard to judge your own training when you don’t have a coach telling you directly what value of to do,” Abebaw said. Coach James Roach was not available for some time due to hard work conflict in work schedules but did mention that he planned to The refreshing face of victo- be there for the NWAC Cross ry could be seen from afar as the Country Championship race, Highline cross country team Jimmy’s Jams Saturday, Nov. 8. returned from the North West Abebaw looks to build off the Athletic Conference Northwest James Keum momentum of taking first, by Region Championships last Sat- first taking a rest. urday, Oct. 25. “It’s all about taking these The bright sunlight reflect- phen Dietz. next two weeks easy,” Abebaw ing off a medal around High- “I trailed in the beginning said. line freshmen runner Endalk- but took the lead two miles into The team is a bit worn down achew Abebaw’s neck matched the race,” Abebaw said. from the grind of a long season his bright smile. Dietz pushed Abebaw to his and small roster. “I got first,” Abebaw said. limits by never giving up when “We pushed each other the This was Highline’s first Abebaw took his first lead. whole season. I don’t feel as first-place finisher of this cham- “We stayed together for the fresh as I did earlier in the sea- pionship in 10 years. next kilometer and I broke Highline’s Endalkachew Abebaw heads toward victory in last week’s son but I’m pretty excited for “I was happy to get the win,” apart but then he caught up to North Region Cross Country Championships. the challenge,” Abebaw said. Abebaw said. me again so I had to break apart With Abebaw only being a The race was 8 kilometers, again at the end,” Abebaw said. the poise and manner in which history of injuries in the past. freshman, he has a lot of time (five miles) and had a field of 41 With a time of 27:10.4, Abe- he won was just as special. “Even when you’re not feel- and potential to only improve if other runners with none being baw beat out Dietz by three sec- Staying fresh and healthy ing good you just gotta go all he keeps working hard. more challenging to Abebaw onds, finishing at 27:13.7. was one of the biggest challeng- out. There’s no point in racing James Keum is sports editor than Everett’s sophomore Ste- The victory was great, but es for Abebaw who has had a if you’re not gonna go all out,” of the Thunderword.

Highline athletes, teams win academic honors

By Jimmy Keum This year’s winners include have their AA? Earning your AA is the Highline’s Athletic Department Staff Reporter cross-country runner Joey Walker, easiest way to transfer smoothly,” Mos- stresses education because they know men’s soccer players Armando Castillo, ley said. most athletes will not make it profes- Highline student athletes earned Mathew Cruz and Klo Phillips, women’s Coach Mosley attributes the academ- sionally. fifth place in the Northwest Athletics soccer players Madissen Ostergaard, ic success of Highline’s student athletes “Only so few people can make athlet- Conference Academic Presidents Cup Adriana McMahon, and women’s vol- to the Highline faculty and staff. ics a profession, they need an education out of 36 institutions and third among leyball players Megan Smith, Danielle “None of this would matter without to get a real world profession,” Mosley the schools with eight or more athletic Tabor, Leone Tanielu, Alexandra Toth. the support of our Highline faculty, who said. teams. “There is a direct correlation be- frequently contact the athletic depart- In fact, of more than 460,000 Nation- The placing is based upon standards tween education and most anything,” ment when athletes are struggling, so al Collegiate Athletic Association stu- set by the NWAC in regards to average Mosley said. that we may get them help,” Mosley said. dent athletes, fewer than 2 percent will grades, retention, and graduation. There’s definitely a direct correlation Highline mandates that all freshmen go pro in their sports. “We are one of a select few if not the between athletes with higher and lower athletes have a study hall class and many “For the rest, the experiences of col- only institution that holds our athletes GPA’s and how they’re recruited. of the sophomores as well. lege athletics and the life lessons they accountable via academics,” said High- “The four-year coaches see the talent Athletes who miss more than three learn along the way will help them as line women’s basketball coach Amber on the field or court and the next ques- days of study hall are automatically sus- they pursue careers in many fields,” Mosley. tion is what is his/her GPA? Will they pended for the season. Mosley said. October 30, 2014 | Highline College | Sports Page 12 T-Birds top Pirates to seize first place Highline earns For most of the game, it was a insula at Starfire on Sep. 29. “With Tacoma and Bellevue stalemate between the two sides “We didn’t play a full 90 still battling for the third spot in 1-0 victory, eyes until freshman forward Alex minute game,” Mohn said. “We our division, they will be com- Lewis came up big with a goal played well but it wasn’t a coming out with everything they got NWAC tourney at the 67-minute mark thanks to plete game last time. This time and want to take this game away a great ball in from Isidro Pra- though, we were able to play a from us,” he said. By Nathan Brewster do-Huerta. complete game for the full 90 Currently, Highline would Staff Reporter Throughout the rest of the minutes.” need at least a draw to win their game, both teams were very Raffensperger and the High- division since they are ahead of With one game left in their physical and it ultimately ended line defense recorded their third Peninsula in goal differential. season, the Thunderbird men’s in two red cards for Peninsula’s shutout of the season as High- Both games could alter who soccer team are now one point Brodi Keefe and Maciel. line were able to take first place finishes first and second in away from winning their divi- Mohn was impressed with in the division with 29 points. their division even though both sion after an impressive 1-0 win the way his defense held strong “What was great about our teams have already clinched a against Peninsula on the road. the whole game against a phys- performance was that Greyson spot in the playoffs. The Thunderbirds passed ical team. only needed to make two saves The difference would be their test with flying colors as Steve Mohn “Our defense was very sol- which really helped,” Mohn whoever finishes second in the they handled the Pirates for id,” Mohn said. “[Goalkeeper] stated. division would have a bye into the entire ninety minutes. Our his team played against their di- Greyson was fantastic at cut- Highline is currently now the next round while the other coverage on the game had to be vision rivals. ting off crosses and I was very two points ahead of Peninsula team would have to play a play- held until this issue due to com- “It was a pretty good win for pleased with the amount of for the division with one game in game to advance. plications on getting the story us,” Mohn said. “We wanted to chances we limited them to.” left to go against Tacoma on Peninsula will be playing in on time. play well heading into the play- This was a big turnaround Nov. 1. Olympic on Nov.1 at the same Steve Mohn, coach of the offs and I think this win shows from just a couple of weeks ago “Tacoma will be a big test for time when Highline will be tak- Thunderbird men’s soccer the progress we have made as a where Highline suffered their our team heading into the playing on the titans in Tacoma at team, was pleased with the way team.” first loss of the division to Pen- offs,” Mohn said. 2:15 p.m. Thunderbirds aim at NWAC championship N. Idaho, Walla Walla, Peninsula, Wenatchee, Clark also have title hopes

By Nathan Brewster Staff Reporter

An intense and overwhelm- ing second season is about to begin as the Northwest Athletic Conference men’s soccer tournament begins in November. With Highline having one of its strongest seasons in recent memory, the playoffs become a whole new game for the Thun- derbirds as everyone enters with zero points and anyone can be eliminated from the tournament at anytime. “It’s a little bit different,” Steve Mohn, head coach of the Photo by Jack Harton Thunderbirds soccer team said. Isidro Prado-Huerta drives the ball against Olympic earlier this month. “Not too unfamiliar for us but there is certainly a difference in thing to prove and accomplish. the North title is coming down “I have been impressed by on Nov. 5. the fact that it is open.” “I think we got a good shot at to a three-way battle between Wenatchee’s results. They have As the playoffs begin, High- That certainly seems to be the championship,” Mohn said. Whatcom, Skagit Valey and Ed- the talent to beat anyone in the line will have big expectations the feeling around the tourna- “Playing Peninsula and Tacoma monds. league. Whatcom is anoth- for themselves if they are able to ment this year in where there is have helped us before the play- However, the coaches have er dangerous team that some win the division and continue little to no separation between offs and playing these quality expressed consistently that might overlook but they give up forward. the teams competing for the teams have helped prepare us there is no team that is above very few goals so they will be “Last year it was the first men’s soccer title this year. for this moment.” the rest and that anything is tough to beat. I think Tacoma time all teams that were 1s and “I think it is really wide open The Thunderbirds are among possible this year. has loads of talent. There are 2s made deep runs,” Mohn said. this year,” said Kanyon Ander- the 12 teams that will be in the “I’m not sure there is a Cin- others too that I might not have “Everyone has a good chance son, head coach of Peninsula’s tournament with only one spot derella but there are teams who seen.” this year and it could be any men’s soccer team. “In the past, to be determined between Taco- have flown a bit below the radar The obvious advantage will little detail that makes a team there have been a few clear-cut ma and Bellevue left. all season who could win it all,” be for teams that win their di- win.” favorites but I don’t see it quite North Idaho leads the East said Anderson. vision because they will be au- The play-in games will begin that way this year. It makes for Division with a 14-1-2 record, Anderson did mention teams tomatically in the playoffs and for the final spots in the tour- an exciting playoffs.” followed by Wenatchee and though that he will be keeping skip the play-in games while nament Tuesday, Nov. 7 and the The Thunderbirds go into Walla Walla at 9-3-2. Clark his eye on during this year’s ver- teams that finish second and final four will begin at Starfire the playoffs with having some- leads the South at 14-2-3, while sion of the playoffs. third will have to earn their way Complex in Tukwila on Nov. 14. October 30, 2014 | Highline College | Sports Page 13 T-Birds among favorites to win title

By Charles Prater in all four regions have distin- Highline and Peninsula. Staff Reporter guished themselves quite well Peninsula leads the league in and separated themselves from shutouts with 16 and has only The playoffs for women’s soc- the rest of the teams,” he said. allowed 2 goals all season. cer begin Wednesday Nov. 5, with Meaning each team will be Highline leads the league in each team battling to be crowned getting the best out of one an- scoring with 97 goals, 35 more the champion at the end. other and using every advan- goals then the next team down. The top three teams from tage they have to win. Highline has three players in each division are in the play- “It’s hard to put a finger on the top six in goals with Madi- offs and in order to win it all, one particular area of measure son Gale and Jessi Beverlin each the teams will need to win five as our team’s greatest strength,” scoring 17 and Paige Surber games in a row. said Coach Raddar. “Ours is scoring 15. The No. 1 team from each a very diverse team with mul- It’s about being ready for the division, however, will get a bye tiple dimensions of play and intensity of the playoffs as ev- for the first round and should be strengths.” erything is amped up and every well rested and ready for their “Our strength is that we have team is playing that one game as opponent in the second round. been to the playoffs before. It if it’s their last, coaches say. The East, the North, and the gives us a chance to know what “During the regular season South No. 1 spots have all been we are in for,” said Peninsula teams are often trying to find that sealed with Everett, 17-2-0, in the Coach Kanyon Anderson. correct chemistry and line-up,” North, Spokane, 18-2-1, in the East “The ability to keep teams said Peninsula Coach Anderson. and Lane, 12-2-2, in the South. stuck in their half and defend us Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD “By the time playoffs roll The West is still up for grabs for long periods of time,” said around, all that is probably de- Bailey Allison strikes the ball against Lower Columbia last Sat. with Highline, 16-1-2, in first Highline Coach Tom Moore. cided, so playoff teams tend to place with 44 points and one “Our amount of goal scorers have fewer weaknesses which game left and Peninsula, 15-1-2, positions in the bracket, all of hot and beating anyone in the makes it difficult for teams to tends to result in closer games,” with 41 points and two games them know that they are capa- league.” key in on certain players to be he said. “The physicality of the left to go. ble of winning it all and know Shoreline forward Hailey effective against us. game also increases.” Also in the West is Bellevue, that their opponent is too. Warren is leading the league in “Our greatest strength is our “Teams are usually at their 7-5-7, and Tacoma, 8-10-2, who “I would give ourselves a goals and points with 25 goals mental toughness and resilien- peak and playing their best soc- have a chance to get in the play- good chance to be hanging and 58 points. cy,” said Chemeketa Coach Ar- cer by the end of regular season, offs in the No. 3 spot. around at the end,” said High- “The defending champion turo Mota. going into the playoffs,” said Only two divisions in the line Coach Tom Moore. “I think is looking strong once again, Of course, each team has Treasure Valley Coach Kelly league have their playoff spots if things remain the same then so I would say Peninsula,” said their own advantages to winning Raddar. set with Shoreline, 10-6-2, in the we will have the hardest route Chemeketa Head Coach Arturo games, but it may come down to “It’s anybody’s game. One No. 2 spot and Edmonds, 11-5-2, to the finals...I kind of like that Mota. just scoring a goal at all. game and done if you lose,” said in the No. 3 spot for the North. challenge.” But some believe that anyone Highline, Peninsula, Spo- Coach Moore. For the East it’s Treasure Val- “I think the favorites right who makes it in has a chance to kane, Everett, Edmonds, North “Have to respect your oppo- ley, 14-3-2, in the No. 2 spot and now are Everett, Highline, Spo- go all the way. Idaho, and Lane have all record- nents and don’t take the mo- North Idaho, 9-2-8, in the No. kane, Lane and our team,” said “I think the favorite in the ed more than 10 shutouts in ment for granted...embrace it... 3 spot. Peninsula Head Coach Kanyon NWAC playoffs could be any the season with only Highline, enjoy the ride.” Chemeketa, 8-6-4, has Anderson. of the top 3 seeds out of each Peninsula, Spokane, Everett, With the playoffs a week locked down the No. 2 spot in “Shoreline can score on any- regions,” said Treasure Valley and Lane giving up less than 10 away and some teams not hav- the South with Clark, 6-7-6, and one with their great striker Hai- Head Coach Kelly Raddar. goals. ing secured a playoff spot, ev- Pierce, 5-8-5, battling for the ley Warren and North Idaho “Over the course of the reg- It’s safe to say that two of eryone will be fighting hard in last spot. looks tough to beat,” he said. ular season of league play it the best offensive and defen- their last week of games to se- Regardless of the teams’ “Bellevue is capable of getting seems all the top three seeds sive teams are in the West with cure it. Battle of the West’s best ends in a tie By Charles Prater liked to win, but I think we accomplished a lot of our Staff Reporter goals in this game,” said Highline Head Coach Tom Moore. “We did not score, which leaves us pretty hun- The Lady T-Birds came to 0-0 tie against Peninsula gry for another meeting.” and blew out Lower Columbia 11-0 last week. “We are poised for a good run in the playoffs and After losing their first game of the season to Penin- can only hope we get a chance at Peninsula one more sula, 15-1-2, Highline, 16-1-2, looked at this game as a time.... it would most likely be in the final four,” he chance to avenge that loss. said. “We would definitely be OK with that.” What promised to be a low-scoring game turned Even though the game against Peninsula left the out to be a shutout for both teams. T-Birds hungry for goals, they satisfied that hunger It was a hard-fought and physical game with both with a 11-0 win over Lower Columbia. teams turning their defensive ability up. As soon as the game started, Highline was off to a Highline and Peninsula are some of the best teams good start with T-Bird forward Paige Surber scoring a when it comes to defense, with Peninsula only giving goal two minutes in to the game. up two goals and Highline only giving up eight goals The next goal came at the eight-minute mark from all season Highline forward Madison Gale. A majority of the credit can be given to both teams’ Gale scored four goals in the game, the third time goalkeepers who both played a great game. she has scored more than one goal in a game. Highline goalkeeper Tessa Bruland had two saves Gale has scored 17 goals on the year and is fourth in the game, her 22nd and 23rd save of the season, and in the league in scoring. also recorded her fourth shutout of the year. With the playoffs a week away, this was definitely a Peninsula goalkeeper Emily Flinn had four saves, game in which Highline showed their opponents what who has 15 on the season, and recorded her fifth shut- kind of team they really are and how the game against Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD out of the year. Peninsula was not a setback. Keli Wheatley (left) and Kylee Inman-Wolfe (right) Anytime you face an opponent you never want “Definitely the team is back on track. We talk a lot to end in a tie, it leaves a feeling of uncertainty, not about making sure it’s about us,” said Coach Moore. knowing who the better team is. “Each game we focus on ourselves...doing this makes Highline has one more game against Tacoma on Sat- For Highline, that was not necessarily a bad thing it more difficult for teams to prepare for us.” urday Nov.1 at noon, before the playoffs start and with a for them. Currently, Highline is No. 1 in the West and is sec- win, the T-Birds would be that much closer to locking up “The mood was positive. We obviously would have ond in the league in points with 44. the No. 1 spot the West. Page 14 Sports | Highline College | October 30, 2014

Lady T-Birds will need to Ionna Price is ready to win two games to qualify make a basketball impact for Lady Thunderbirds By Madison Thayne Staff Reporter By Doug McDaniel Staff Reporter After a loss to Tacoma the Highline volleyball team will Ionna Price has unfinished have to pick up the pace and business this year. prepare for the Northwest Price is a 5’11 forward that Athletic Conference Champi- graduated from Bellarmin Prep onships. High School in Tacoma, and “Consistency, we just need signed with Highline last year. to improve our consistency,” She is planning to major in said volleyball Head Coach the Nursing field and would like Chris Littleman. to transfer to the University of Highline fell in three Washington. straight sets with scores of 25- “I chose to play for Highline 21, 25-19, and 25-22. in order to stay close to my fam- Highline libero Leone Tan- ily,” said Price. ielu led the team with 14 digs As a returning sophomore and setter Alexa Toth had 19 for the women’s basketball Ionna Price total sets. team, Price is looking forward Highline’s record is now 6-3 to making her mark this year. big impact this season,” Mosley in league and 22-12 for the sea- She was only able to play said. “She was limited last year son. in 14 games last year. In those by injuries and no one really Highline will be travelling Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD games she averaged 7 points, 4 got to see the player she is. She to Lower Columbia on Nov. 5 Top Danielle Tabor strikes blow and below Megan Smith blocks a rebounds, and 1 block. can score from both the inside to play the Red Devils for the shot by Tacoma. Price is all too familiar with and outside and will be a hard second time; the T-Birds de- injuries. Nonetheless, the knee match up for many teams.” feated them in five sets on Oct. injury served as a testament to Ionna Price and her team 3. Price’s motivation to play. have to work together to achieve With Tacoma in first, Clark “The injury was really de- success this year. in second, and Highline tied feating, and it fired me up in- “We have to become really for third with Green River side, knowing that this year I close to each other, and devel- in the West Division of the had some catching up to do,” op a championship mindset in NWAC, the players will have Price said. order to achieve our common to push hard to beat Clark on Head Coach Amber Mosley goal,” said Price. Nov. 7 at home. said she likes Price’s improve- The women’s basketball sea- “We have the potential, ment. son begins on Oct. 25, against we just have to dig deep and “We look for her to make a The Evergreen State College. dish it out on the court,” said Highline outside hitter Megan Smith. On Oct. 29, Highline faced off against Centralia at home. Scores not available at press time. Highline has already de- feated the Trailblazers on Oct. 1 in three straight sets. This Halloween Highline will be travelling to Gresham, OR to compete in the Dorian Highline has five more tion and Trade Center. Harris Halloween Tourna- games until the NWAC Cham- In order to place fourth and ment, where they will even be pionships begin on Nov. 20 at qualify Highline will have to playing in costume. the Greater Tacoma Conven- win at least two more games. Ionna Price before her injury that would keep her from playing.

MEN’S SOCCER Tacoma 7-7-2 23 8-10-2 Walla Walla 6-6-5 23 6-8-5 VOLLEYBALL Team League Season Team League Season Olympic 6-9-1 19 10-9-1 Columbia Basin 6-6-4 22 6-8-4 W-L-T Pts W-L-T W-L-T W-L-T L. Columbia 1-15-0 3 2-15-1 Yakima Valley 4-11-1 13 5-12-1 x-Skagit Valley 7-4-1 22 9-5-1 SW Oregon 2-5 15-10 Grays Harbor 0-16-0 0 1-16-1 Wenatchee 1-12-3 6 1-14-3 x-Whatcom 6-3-4 22 8-3-4 Umpqua 0-7 8-27 South Division Shoreline 3-8-1 10 4-10-1 North Division MEN’S SOCCER z-Lane 12-2-2 38 13-2-2 Everett 2-9-1 7 3-10-2 VOLLEYBALL Olympic 8-0 23-6 Team League Season x-Chemeketa 7-5-4 25 8-6-4 Team League Season W-L-T Pts W-L-T East Division Bellevue 7-2 15-10 Clark 5-5-6 21 6-7-6 W-L-T W-L-T West Division z-North Idaho 12-1-1 37 14-1-2 Everett 4-4 17-10 Pierce 5-7-4 19 5-8-5 West Division x-Highline 9-1-2 29 9-2-3 x-Walla Walla 9-3-2 29 10-4-4 Skagit Valley 4-4 8-22 Clackamas 4-11-1 13 4-13-1 Tacoma 8-1 25-4 x-Peninsula 8-1-3 27 11-1-3 x-Wenatchee 9-3-2 29 10-3-3 Shoreline 4-5 6-17 SW Oregon 1-13-2 5 2-15-2 Clark 7-2 15-15 Bellevue 5-6-2 17 7-6-2 Spokane 7-5-1 22 9-8-1 Whatcom 2-7 9-22 North Division Highline 6-3 22-12 Tacoma 4-6-1 13 7-8-1 Columbia Basin 4-5-4 16 4-6-5 Edmonds 1-8 2-24 z-Everett 15-1-0 45 17-2-0 Green River 6-3 18-18 Olympic 0-10-1 1 2-12-2 Treasure Valley 3-10-1 10 5-12-1 East Division x-Shoreline 10-4-2 41 11-6-2 Pierce 5-4 14-13 South Division Blue Mountain 8-1 40-4 x-Edmonds 9-5-2 29 11-5-2 Lower Columbia 2-8 7-20 z-Clark 10-0-3 33 14-2-3 Spokane 8-2 27-11 Whatcom 7-8-1 22 7-10-1 Grays Harbor 1-8 10-24 WOMEN’S SOCCER Walla Walla 6-3 20-11 x-Chemeketa 7-5-1 22 7-7-1 Centralia 1-8 1-19 Team League Season Green River 4-12-0 12 6-12-0 x-Pierce 4-9-1 13 4-11-1 Wenatchee Valley 6-4 16-9 W-L-T Pts W-L-T Skagit Valley 3-11-2 11 4-12-2 South Division S. Puget Sound 1-12-0 3 1-14-0 Big Bend 5-5 17-15 West Division East Division x-Clackamas 7-0 27-9 SW Oregon 0-13-0 0 3-13-0 Yakima Valley 3-6 6-17 x-Highline 14-1-2 44 16-1-2 z-Spokane 14-1-1 43 18-2-1 Linn-Benton 4-2 23-11 North Division Columbia Basin 2-8 9-16 x-Peninsula 13-1-2 41 15-1-2 x-Treasure Valley 11-3-2 35 14-3-2 Chemeketa 4-2 17-10 x-Edmonds 7-3-2 23 7-7-3 Treasure Valley 0-9 11-21 Bellevue 6-5-6 24 7-5-7 x-North Idaho 8-2-7 31 9-2-8 Mt. Hood 3-4 13-21 Page 15 Business | Highline College | October 30, 2014 Des Moines hotel to affiliate with Sheraton

By Drew Wall Alaska Airlines’ ticketing facili- Staff Reporter ty within SeaTac Airport. Pickard said that the sev- Des Moines’ Artemis Ho- en-story hotel is to have 225 tel is changing it’s name to the rooms, six of which will fea- Four Points by Sheraton Seattle ture lofts. Fine dining and card Airport South, and is to be fin- room plans have yet to be sub- ished next summer. mitted for review. Four Points by Sheraton, a It will include a 164-stall $45 million dollar undertaking, parking garage on the bottom is expected to “spur develop- floors of the facility. ment along Pacific Ridge,” said Construction of the hotel Tony Piasecki, Des Moines city began in summer 2013, around manager. the same time that approval The project will be market- for participation in the EB-5 ed for “Asian business travel- program was attained. EB-5 lers,” Piasecki said. The hotel is is a federal program designed planned to feature fine dining to “stimulate the U.S. econo- in it’s Chinese restaurant. my through job creation and capital investment by foreign The project is backed by PCS Structural Solutions Yang Chun of Yareton Invest- investors,” according to the US Artist’s conception of the finished hotel, on Pacific Highway South, north of campus. ments & Management in Seat- Citizenship and Immigration tle. The project was kickstart- services website. ed when Des Moines officials Le Méridien, Westin, The Lux- cupy and manage the current tion is scheduled to be complete The program provides for- approached Chinese investors ury Collection, Aloft, Element, building under construction,” by August 2015 if all goes well. eign investors with visas to al- about doing a project here. St. Regis and W Hotels accord- said Lawrence Pickard, Des Absher Construction Co. is low them to take stake in a proj- The Four Points by Sheraton ing to their website. It has more Moines building official. “At the contractor. Hailing from ect. Each investor must provide collection of hotels is owned than 1,000 hotels under it’s this time, I believe that Yareton Puyallup, Absher is credit- a minimum of $500,000 to earn by Starwood Hotels & Resorts name. remains owner of the struc- ed for constructing the Great the visa. Worldwide, Inc., whose other “The building owners have ture.” Wolf Lodge at Grand Mound The hotel is expected to open hotel chains include Sheraton, contracted with Sheraton to oc- Pickard said that construc- in Southwest Washington and in September 2015. Recreational marijuana store Class teaches lights up close to Highline about credit

By April Pacheco By Drew Wall ference between getting a loan Staff Reporter Staff Reporter or leaving empty handed. You need to know the debt Greenside Recreational, A session in the four-part to income ratio. Simply take the first legal pot store in Des money mechanics class last week personal debt and divide it by Moines, is ready to smoke you taught students about credit and personal income. This number out. how to build it. should be below 30 percent. The owners, Seth Simpson Knowing the pros and cons Also, understand the situa- and David Ahl, alongside Des of borrowing money is essen- tion. A number of companies Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan held tial to managing finances, said offer credit cards with rewards a ribbon cutting ceremony last a YWCA financial education programs. Saturday to welcome the new facilitator and coach last week. For example, the Chase Free- business into the community. The YWCA is hosting a set dom credit card offers 5 percent Mayor Kaplan has respond- of financial classes designed cash back on all purchases. ed to criticism and defended the to help students, local citizens Pre-paid credit cards can business’s right to be here. Andie Munkh-Erdene/ THUNDERWORD manage their personal finances. be a valid alternative depend- “It’s a positive sign that peo- A Greenside employee shows a customer some product this week. Credit and borrowing money ing on the situation. Research ple want to open businesses in were the topics of the third class. the options before making a Des Moines, its economic devel- “It pays to do your home- decision. dency and prove they had the and processer. opment,” he said this week. work,” said Constance Fran- Learn how to create credit finances to back their business. “We want to get it down to Ahl and Simpson aren’t new- cis, the class instructor, in ref- with a credit card, instead of debt. Because banks do not provide $15, $25 [per gram] but that 25 comers to the marijuana indus- erence to credit cards. Using a credit card and loans to recreational marijuana percent tax gets in the way,” said try. Besides being recreational Credit cards work like a paying it off in the appropriate businesses Ahl and Simpson Simpson. “We’re hoping this smokers for the past 35 years, loan. By using a credit card, the amount of time builds cred- had to pay for the business all legislative session they’ll get rid they also own and operate one user is borrowing money that it. Many people forget that out of pocket. of that sales tax.” of the oldest dispensaries in the they do not own. While useful having a credit card does not “It was a lot of money, al- They hope to open another state of Washington, Greenside in building credit, this can be- mean they get free money. most 200 grand. It included 502 shop in Bellevue. Medical, located in Lake City. come an expensive issue if the This creates thousands of dol- lawyer fees, application fees, Greenside operates like any Located on Pacific Highway debt isn’t paid off in time. lars of debt. labor, rent, and fixing up the other retail store, they have em- South near campus, Recreation- To feel secure about loans, Using a debit card does not building,” said Ahl. ployees that come in at noon al Greenside is the only legal pot Francis suggests that people build credit. On average Greenside charges and even a small Boston terrier store between Seattle and Tacoma. consider the personal positives It’s key to remeber that you $35 per gram, compared to the who wanders around. Simpson and Ahl needed to and negatives in borrowing have to be 18 years of age or street price of $10. The store is open between 10 get into the lottery before open- money. older to be able to get a credit “Most of it’s state levy tax,” a.m. and 8 p.m. and is located at ing their business. “The power of knowing card. said Simpson. 23407 Pacific Highway S. in Des Because there were so many what you want is a driving The fourth and final class, “We don’t want to charge the Moines. applications to open a store un- force behind controlling per- hosted by Nestor Dsouza of high price, but we need to to “We’re thinking about doing der I-502 the Washington State sonal loans,” Francis said. ReMax Mortgage, will explore survive,” said Ahl. a sale to bring people in and do Liquor Control Board issued a Everyone has a credit score the mysteries of savings and The taxes add up to nearly 60 some advertisement. It’s com- lottery where qualified business- that is used to judge whether investing and how to get in- percent of the retail price. This ing along,” said Simpson. es were given a license at random. giving a person a loan is worth volved. includes the 10 percent sales You must be 21 years old to To even get into the lottery a lender’s time. Looking up The class will be at the City tax, 25 percent excise tax and a enter the premise and purchase they had to pass a standard this credit score and compre- View Church, 255 Hardie Ave. 25 percent tax paid by producer marijuana. background check, prove resi- hending it can mean the dif- S.W. in Renton. Page 16 News | Highline College | October 30, 2014

“My perception is that the task of raising a child was a Vets may task that kept her balanced,” said Dickinson. He remembers at times that need help his mother would show sign of schizophrenia. However, as a child he did not know and with stress thought it was normal for any parent to be like his mother. Dickinson said that his By Raoul Luy mother has a lot of fears of the Staff Reporter government and feeling like they are coming to get her or Handling stress and anxiety plotting against her. before it becomes worse can be His mother did not want to done by understanding signs of seek help from anyone. it and having support, a Veter- “She always wanted to keep ans program manager said here it, I think, from everybody. recently. But the schizophrenia couldn’t Demetrius L. Hatcherm spoke help show itself,” Dickinson at an event called Veterans Drop said. Zone. “Once she was diagnosed, I “Everyone experiences stress, got a picture of what was hap- it’s when that stress becomes too pening to her. In some ways much to bear and turns into anx- she did not want to reveal it to iety that’s when the real problems me.” start to occur too,” said Demitrus She is now at Western State Hatcher. Hospital, a psychiatric hospital He said that understanding in Lakewood. signs of stress and anxiety and Dickinson found out about how to help the reasons behind it his mother’s diagnosis from can help people who suffer from family or phone calls from the it. Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD police, not from his mother. “As staff and faculty, we need Ezra Dickinson dances part of his work Mother I made this for you at Highline last week. His only contact with his to know the students we are in- mother is by phone and she has volved with and notice changes not allowed him to visit her. in their behavior. If a student is “I think she is a little bit demonstrating a drastic change embarrassed,” Dickinson said. in behavior, then we need to in- A dance of connection “It’s kind of a difficult conver- tervene to discover if there is a sation between me and her. For situation that is giving the stu- Artist dances to speak to family issues a long time she won’t let me go dent unnecessary stress,” said there and see her. She won’t let Hatcher. By Andie Munkh-Erdene Dr. Bob Baugher, psychol- me have access to her medical Hatcher said, people who suf- Staff Reporter ogy professor at Highline said file.” fer from stress and anxiety often that schizophrenia is physio- Dickinson said he has to ne- have physical symptoms such as hen Ezra Dickenson dances, he tells more logical condition of the brain gotiate with his mother a bit to sweaty hands and a dry mouth. stories than one. where people have lost the have her agree to allow him to Hatcher said that people who Seattle dancer-choreographer Dicken- ability tell what is reality and visit her. have stress and anxiety often suf- what is not reality. “She has always been a na- fer from a lack of concentration, Wson dedicates his dance to his mother, who has been di- “Schizophrenia is not a turopathic person and the idea making rational thoughts harder agnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. split personality and it is not a of prescribed medication is not to form. He shared with Highline a child playing a imitation. multiple personality,” he said. particularly interesting to her,” There are also emotional short segment from his work Dickinson said the dino- “It is not caused by negative Dickinson said. problems too, he said. titled Mother for you I made saur head is a part of child- experiences someone has and Dickinson wants to see People with anxiety tend to this last Thursday, as part of hood for him and it shows a the brain is not responding the change in how people with have panicky thoughts and fears, Disabilities Awareness Month. bit of the comfort and nur- like a normal person’s brain schizophrenia are taken care which can become obsessive. “My mother was a dancer turing relationship that he would.” of. People then can get trapped in and a dance teacher. So, she shares with his mother. Dickinson said that once his “In my findings of how them, starting to paint disaster kind of got me started on it,” “I always like to remember mother started living on her schizophrenics are cared for, scenarios, which trigger more Dickinson said. things that we like to do as own she became imbalanced. is that there is a fundamen- and more fear, Hatcher said. He started dancing at the children and appreciate the Her schizophrenia started to tal lacking in providing peo- To respond to stress and anx- age of 4 and started training simple things we have going come forward and made itself ple with purpose and a sense iety it’s important to calm down, seriously with Pacific North- on,” Dickinson a large portion of her daily life. of place in the community,” take deep breaths, go to a quiet west Ballet at age 8. He eventu- said. Dickinson said. place and relax, he said. ally earned a bachelor’s of fine During his per- “When I talk to He said “Calm the body, drink arts degree with an emphasis formance, a poem her on the phone some tea, clear the fear. It breaks in dance choreography from by Dickinson she is wrapped up in the cycle of anxiety,” Hatcher Cornish College of the Arts. about his mother is the turmoil of exist- said. “It’s a very large joy of hers presented in audio. ing inside Western “Be patient; recovery is a pro- that I continue to dance, and The poem is State,” Dickinson cess,” Hatcher said. follow that pathway,” he said. represented as a said. “For all intents Other things to do are also His mother has seen him conversation he and purposes my going to get help at the Coun- perform, however she has not is having with his mother is incarcer- seling Center or Access Services, seen this performance that he mother, posing ated inside Western said Hatcher. dedicated to her. questions to her State.” Programs are to provide stu- The short segment he per- and little bits of Dickinson wants dents with the necessary tools to formed last Thursday is part of a observation from to bring awareness be successful in the educational larger work made up of short so- childhood mem- about paranoid environment while they pursue los he developed over seven years. ory. schizophrenia. But their academic career and life This whole work was per- Dickinson’s the work he does goals, said Hatcher. formed outdoors in downtown mother was diag- now is a way to say For more information go to Seattle in May 2013. nosed with para- close to his mother. the Counseling Center, building In this particular segment, noid schizophre- He said he would six. Or call 206-592-3579 Dickinson wore a dinosaur nia after he had like to be part of her For more information about head in the shape of tyran- moved out of her life, “even though it’s Highline’s Access Services, go to nosaurus and danced in the house at the age of a life inside a mental building 99 room 180 or call 206 movement of a dinosaur, like a 18. institution.” 592-3857. Ezra Dickinson Page 17 News | Highline College | October 30, 2014 Paying Reform immigration laws, prof says attention By Tiffany Thompson tration, then in 1996 deputized Staff Reporter is key to police officers to enforce immigration law. Immigration policy in the Today America has 12 mil- safety United States is completely bro- lion undocumented immi- ken, a Highline political science grants in the country, with Lati- professor said at last week’s His- nos making up more than 40 By Maren Parker tory Seminar. Staff Reporter percent of sentence federal of- There are several differ- fenders and of those 48 percent ent policies in place, however of them are sentenced for immi- Students need to put none address the current is- down their phones and pay gration violations, even though sues of immigration, Dr. Ben they have no criminal record. attention to those creepy Gonzalez said. But in order to people who follow them. Detentions for immigrant understand them one has to violators differ little from crim- That was just one of many know the history behind the things that students can do inal incarceration. policies. These numbers have tripled to prevent theft and crime on “Today, Mexicans are the campus, Highline’s top public in the past decade because of new faces of immigration more the government and private fa- safety officer told a sparsely than any other culture when attended public safety work- cilities profit. it comes to the media, but it A large detention center in shop last Thursday. wasn’t always like this,” Dr. Despite the failure of sig- Tacoma recently experienced Gonzalez said. a hunger strike because of the nificant numbers of the stu- Since the United States was dent body to dial into his conditions. founded there has always been “America has a broken pol- workshops, Jim Baylor the an image of what America director for Public Safety and icy which is why immigration should look like, he said. Dr. reform is such a big deal,” said Emergency Management said Gonzalez calls it “whiteness” he hopes his message will Dr.Gonzalez. meaning having a European “Immigration policy needs spread by word-of-mouth. look. Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD Phones cause loss of pe- to be about compromise, that’s The most common look as- Dr. Gonzalez talks immigration laws at History Seminar. the only way we can get reform.” ripheral vision as well as sociated with “whiteness” is distract from surroundings, Emmanuel Chiabi, a high- white skin, blonde hair, and formed in 1924 initially to working conditions through line history professor, will Baylor said. blue eyes. Only about 16 per- “Don’t let technology dis- stop undocumented Mexicans sanctions. speak next Wednesday, Nov. 5 cent of the world’s population from crossing the border after In 1990 Congress deputized on “The United States in World tract your attention,” he said. actually has this look natural- Despite common beliefs, Congress authorized Mexi- border agents as part of the War II” in Building 3, room 102 ly. cans to enter the country and Drug Enforcement Adminis- at 1:30 p.m. “we don’t want [you] to be “If others thought you were walking and either really work as the markets needed. white then you were white, Later it would close off the [be] or perceived as being on having nothing to do with [your] phones,” Baylor said. borders to all workers around biological but more geared the world due to Americans Walking with confidence towards social structure,” he TRANSFER STUDENTS is key. becoming discouraged for lack said. of work. “When you walk, you Whiteness was a prerequisite INTERESTED IN need to walk like you own The Great Depression infor naturalization in the year creased nativism and Congress that place,” Baylor said. 1790. He also offered advice for told undocumented immi- “Irish, Italians and Germans grants they could “voluntarily” ATTENDING THE UW! those concerned about being were deemed immigrants,” Dr. stalked. go home - meaning they would Start your Planning today! Gonzalez said. pay for their return home as op- If someone you see while “America has always con- walking on campus shows up posed to getting caught. A small Come and hear what several UW trolled who can come into number agreed but the majority elsewhere in your life take a America to define what we are advisors have to say about applying to mental note, he said. did not. as a nation. By letting in too Mexicans who chose to stay your major! Find out what you need Baylor said that stalking is many individuals would some- “a behavior that is continual.” saw no need to return home be- to be admitted: prerequisite courses, how create a lesser America,” he cause they were employed and required gpa, when to apply and how Baylor urges students to said. call the Public Safety Office better off than returning home. to be successfully in applying to these It wasn’t until the 14th With immigrants still being at 206-592-3218 when any- amendment was ratified in competitive majors. thing feels “not right.” a major problem the Reagan ad- 1868 that all persons born in ministration approved Immi- Even witnessing some- the United States (excluding No need to pre-register to attend. just thing that doesn’t seem nor- gration Reform and Control Act Natives Americans) regardless giving amnesty to immigrants. show up and get facts! mal is cause to call someone. of race received citizenship, due “Don’t try to discount It was the only time in his- process and equal protection. tory that immigrants were what you see happening that In 1882 Congress passed the UW Pharmacy maybe it doesn’t deserve a allowed to become citizens Chinese Exclusion Act, opening regardless of how they came Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00 pm 911 call,” Baylor said. up its borders to skilled labor Highline Student Union, Building 8, 1st There are blue light emer- into the country. This act workers. This allowed young was an attempt to shift the floor (Mt. Constance Room) gency phones in the parking Chinese male laborers to assist lot to call-in sightings of ab- responsibility back to the with building the railroads. employers by giving workers normal behavior or events. The Border Patrol was UW Tacoma Business There are also five full-time more protection and better Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00 pm public safety officers on Highline Transfer Center, Building 6, 1st campus to assist students and keep the campus safe. floor, Room 164 The public safety officers on campus are working to UW Seattle Social Work promote better relationships To qualify for Thursday, November 13 at 12:15 pm with the student body. tuition Highline Student Union, Building 8, 2nd Baylor said that he en- floor (Mt. Skokomish Room - next to the courages the officers to “be more approachable and ini- reimbursement bookstore) tiate contact with students.” please call Creating good relation- UW Seattle Business ships with students create 253-517-8698 Tuesday, November 18 at 1:15 pm more people willing to re- Building 3, Room 102 port crime, he said. Page 18 News | Highline College | October 30, 2014 Vice President Yok to retire at end of winter

By Jennifer Zayshlyy Though he still sees areas that need “What I think I’ll miss most is the Staff Reporter improvement, he said he hopes the next intellectual stimulation that comes vice president will keep his/her eyes from so many disciplines and the op- Some students find it diffi- open for these things. portunity to talk with faculty,” he said. cult to juggle both school and a “I am very pleased with the progress The Highline campus is every spread job. Highline has made,” Yok said. out and that’s one thing that Yok loves One Highline administrator Yok said he will miss a lot after he about Highline. can empathize. So he’s quitting leaves such as all the intellectual oppor- “I came here from Group Health his job to concentrate on his tunities on campus. and we pretty much worked on a really studies. “There have been a number of [His- small campus, couldn’t walk a lot,” he After eight years of being tory Seminar] lectures that I wanted to said. “I was really excited to come here vice president for administra- attend but I couldn’t because there was because I’ll have to walk three blocks to tion, Larry Yok will be retiring a meeting that took place,” Yok said. get to a meeting.” Larry Yok in his office in Building 99. at the end of Winter Quarter. His official last day on campus will be March 20, 2015. “I’m very excited, I’ve been in a doctoral program for the last six years and I want to finish my thesis,” Yok said. He is eligible to retire and he said this is a great time for him to go get his doctorate in economic development. Look- ing back on his career here, Yok took time to list some of his ac- complishments. “It’s been pretty exciting, I had three objectives when I got here,” Yok said. One was to improve the quality of Highline’s physical plant. Second was to assure that Highline has a solid financial base that would give it the ability to respond to changing conditions. And third was to develop a stronger sense of security on campus. ”I heard when I got here, people did’nt feel as safe as they should,” Yok said. “There are more things to be done, but that will be the next vice president’s job.” Page 19 News | Highline College | October 30, 2014 ally wanted the farm to be a Green community farm that extended continued from page 1 beyond our class...we thought Green Week would be a really and Kevin Stanley will follow at great opportunity to enact that 11 a.m, discussing sustainable particular farm goal,” the pro- eating. They will be joined by fessor said. business professor Raegan Co- “In the end, I hope the event peland at 12:15 a.m. to give a engages new Highline College talk on ethical consumerism. community members with the • Tuesday, Nov. 4: farm and what we’re doing,” Look no further than the Crane said. “I hope it makes second day of Green Week for them feel a sense of connection hands-on, outdoor activities. and ownership with the farm At 9 a.m., a group meeting and gets them excited about on the east side of the Student coming back.” Union building will be tackling • Wednesday, Nov. 5: an invasive blackberry species The Backbone Campaign on campus. will make a presentation at 9 At 11 a.m., Highline profes- a.m. The group is credited with BACKBONE CAMPAIGN PHOTO sor Anna Crane will be leading having helped stop mining op- The Backbone Campaign walks loud and proud on Earth Day. an activity at Highline’s garden. erations in a natural area on “We’ll be splitting up the vol- Maury Island. followed by a 12:15 p.m. talk la Whittington at 1:30 p.m. con- A Puget Soundkeeper Al- unteers to accomplish some in- • Thursday, Nov. 6: from Solarize Washington, a cerning tar sands. liance table will be set up on frastructure projects that will State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, non-profit organization that In addition to the week’s pre- Tuesday and Thursday, provid- hopefully engage more commu- D-34th District, will be speak- provides clean energy to North- sentations, information tables ing information about its ma- nity members with the garden ing in the Mt. Constance room west communities. covering a variety of organiza- rine pollution control program. and get everyone’s hands in the at 10 a.m. The representative has • Friday, Nov. 7: tions will be in Building 8 on With its great variety of activi- dirt,” said Crane, who teaches a history of supporting environ- First up is a 9 a.m. presenta- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. ties, talks, and ways to learn about Practicum in Urban Agriculture. mental causes and is currently tion by environmental science Seattle Tilth, a nonprofit ur- environmental organizations, Projects will include build- the chairman of the House En- professor Woody Moses. Moses’s ban ecology and organic gar- environmental science professor ing and decorating a donation vironment Committee. “Toxics” talk will examine harm- dening organization, will be Moses said that Green Week exists box, building an announcement At 11 a.m., activist and writ- ful chemicals found in common present all three days. to engage Highline students. board, and making signage for er Briaan Barron will give a talk household and beauty products On Tuesday, a representa- “My hope for Green Week garden components and crops. that will “examine the ways that as well as safe alternatives. tive from pollution cleanup is that the Highline communi- Crane was optimistic about popular environmentalist nar- At 10 a.m., economics pro- and management organization ty learns a lot about the great using Green Week to further ratives either subjugate, alien- fessor Dr. James Peyton will be Heart of America Northwest work being done in the realm classroom goals. ate, or appropriate the experi- discussing renewable energy. will have a table along with a of sustainability and that there “In our first meeting as a ences of people of color.” A Science Seminar will be representative from the King are lots of ways to get involved,” class, we identified that we re- Her presentation will be given by geology professor Car- Conservation District. Moses said.

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