Speaker Sings Praises of Islamic Religion

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Leff ler questions life's complexities

for thc same simple life style. Speaker thinks Today of! course Lcfflcr simplicity may pointcd out that it has obviously changed. material goods be the answer "Have all these choices that we have today made us happy?" if your effarts By Solana Kloby said Lcfflcr. He wondered why have little Staff Reporter we have 90 televisions stations instead of just six. effect?" Crime Blotter for the . He wondcrcdwhen peoplc =-Dr. Keith Leffler Our goals that are made out go out to eat, where do theygo? week Of 2/104f1?199 of our own self intercst lead to "Most of the time the dcci- risk issues,said Dr. Kcith sion on wherewe go to eat is to focusing on what they hrtvc. Leftlcr. confusing. have We "Stop, realizc and look that Lcfflcr, internationally McDonalds, Jack in thc Box, we are materialistic, why pursue known economist, spoke to stu- Taco Bell, etc.," Leffler said. material goods if your efforts dents in Contemporary Conver- He pointed out that all these have little effect?" said Lcffler. sations Wednesday in Building choices frustrate us rather than Leffler believesthat what Lemer 7. make us happy. material things people wantare Lcfflcr's cconomic happiness He also said that material changing, making it impossible rule #1 is "you can't be happy cated because we make our own wealth is a goal most peoplein to gain everything a person on an empty stomach.'' choices that are in our best in- this society wants to achieve. wants. Basic human needs such as terest and the government pro- "DoesthePapua New Although Leffler says that food, shelter and security have tects these individual rights. Guinea'lowlander sit around and wanting material things is not been for the most part estab- Leffler explained that when ask themselves if they need an- good, he is unsure about what lished in this country. life was much simpler we were other pot?" said Leffler. "Of affect thiscauses. Lxffler told students that life living among people we were course not because they already "For all of us there are things was much simpler then, with related to.The ones that we have one." we want more of, whether it is survival being the main goal. were not related to werekilled Leffler stressedthat most psychic goods (i.e. love) orma- Now it is much more compli- because they were competing people want more rather than terial goods," said Leffler.

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By Eric Worden from within their culture and and Yong Ellis their government, notthe Qur’an. m.8 whan an ln- Staff Reporters Joban was born in Indonesia. He graduated from Indonesian mate becomes Forget what you’ve heard- Islamic University with a Bach- Islam, the religion, is a good elor of Arts Degree in Arabic a Muslim... they thing for a modem world, a Language. He thenmoved to leading Muslim said here Tues- Egypt where he earned a Bach- are much more day. elor of Arts Degree in Theology, well behaved.” Imam Mohamad Awod Islamic Cult and Culture at Al- Joban, of the Masjid AI-Now/ Azhar University. He finally re- Islamic Center of Olympia, ceived his Master Degree in Is- --Mohamad Awod gave an “Introduction to Islam” lamic Studies at the Institute of Joban to about 30 people in Building Islamic studies. 7. While in Egypt he served as a The Arabic word Islam radio announcer. Egypt is con- both at the center and at vari- means peace, submission, and sidered the centerof Islamic cul- ous congregations in the Puget obedience. The religion of Is- ture. The station he worked for Sound area. lam is the complete acceptance broadcast Islamic messages Jobanalso serves as the of the teachings and guidanceof across the globe in 23 different Muslim Chaplain for the De- God as revealed to His Prophet Janguages. Joban translated and partment of Corrections in Muhammad, Joban said. announced the messages to the Washington State, a job he The Qur’an, the holy text of Indonesian section of the world. finds’ very fullfilling. Islam, was written in the 7th In 1988 Joban moved to the “Most Americans are too century. It provides moral guid- United States. Where he helped busy for religion, butin prison ance in all walks of life. For to start the Masjid AI-Now/ Is- you have much time on your that reason the valuesare not for Photo by Kirk Elliott lamic Center in Olympia. The hands.”said Joban. the ascetic but for the person Joban speaks out during the Islam conference. Center sehes as an Islamic Islam spreads very iast in who actively participatesin dif- neighborhood with a circle of prison becausethe inmates ferent spheres of life, and works the Islamic religionis misunder- thought of as some “Eastern” many homes centered around a like to tell each other aboutit. within them, according toa flyer stood by many people, Joban religion, Joban said. Mosque. The center is a comfort- “ If a gang leader in prison Joban distributed. said. In some partsof the world But Islam does not restrict able place for Muslims to live, converts to Islam usually thc The Prophetof Islam, and his it would seem exotic. human rights orprivileges tothe and also a place to learn about rest of the gang convertsalong companions,‘ developed andes- In Western society religion geographical limits of its own Muslim culture.Various high with him. The administiation tablished a complete model of generally does not dominateev- state. e school religious study classes fre- is very happy when an inmate Islam on this earthfor mankind eryday life, whereas for Mus- Joban said Islam is a loving quent the center as a field trip. becomes a Muslim because to follow, he said. lims, Islamis life, he said. religion not a violent or oppres- Joban serves as a teacher and they are much more well be- The concept of worship in For a while Islam was sive one. The oppression comes as an Imam or Religious leader, haved,” said Joban. Library offers expanded learning opportunities By Heidi Yi first grab the computers andtry to 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday Staff Reporter find what they want. And they 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Sunday never leave the seat. They just sit This week‘s workshops are: The library is now offering there for hours and hours trying Feb. 22, 11 a.m. Computer/ help to those who can’t seem to to figure out how to find the in- periodical resources, Building find information for papers. formation. But what they don’t 25- 120B. Highline’s library is offering know is that they can save time Feb. 23,7 p.m. World Wide a workshop for students who by asking oneof the librarians or Web Basics, Building 25- have no idea how ‘the library attending oneof the workshops,” 120B. system works. Fernandez said. Feb. 25, 11 a.m. Computer/ Currently, the library is o%r- In addition to workshops, li- periodical resources, Building ing four differenttyples of work- brarians are always available the 25- 120B. shops, each lasts about 50 min- library to help students who are Feb. 25’7 a.m.Advanced utes and will be taught by cam- struggling. World Wide Web, Building pus librarians. days in advance. Reservations Reference Librarian Karen Library hours are: 25- 120B. Such workshops have been are taken at the reference desk Fernandez said that every stu- 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. on Monday For more information, visit offered at Highline at least since on the plazalevel of Building 25 dent at Highline can .”save time through Thursday the reference desk in the li- 1995 and it’s been helpful to before you come in. on research in the library by 7 a.m.-3p.m. onFriday brary. students, library officials said, The workshops are free, and coming to a workshop. In order to join in a work- there is no limit on how manya “Isee many students struggle shop, you need to sign in few student can attend. with computers everyday. They 1 AA requirements may change By Kevin Wintersteen but will be required of all stu- Highline also tried to imple- Staff Reporter dents seeking an AA degree ment a similar program in the who enroll Fall Quarter of early 197Os, which was later re- The Diversity/Globalism 1999, or after. voked. committee is in the process of The three major points for a Unlike the prior attempt, finalizing the criteria for a “Dl course toqualify is that it “sub- Highline will be making these G’ course, which will be a q- stantively” address at least one new D/G courses mandatoryfor uisite to graduate nextyear with of the following: One or more graduation. an Associate of Arts degree. groups historically excluded on The Faculty Senate’s pro- Last year the Faculty Senate the b&is of culture, race, gen- posal came after the Intercolle- of the college approved a pro- der, sexual orientation, class or Relationsgiate Council posal for a five credit Diversity disability; an aspect of one or “strongly encouraged” courses I and Globalism requirement for more culturesof Africa, Asia, in global diversity. The Council ’I any size fountain soft drink. I Latin America or the Middle determines standards by which the AA degree. The require- I With Coupon I ment will not affect students &st; an international system or colleges createtransfer agree- I I currently enrolled at Highline, systematic problem. ments. . Student Government, Team Highline could be combined The two leadership groups hereat Highline are Student Govern- rncnt and Team Highline. The primary responsibility of student govornment is to represent the students. Team Highline is primari- ly responsible for putting on events. It would be to the advantage of the students if these two groups wcrc combined. While both groups have consistently drawn smart, capable people to fill their offices, the real problem is that neither group has enough tasks to perform. Tcam Highline has one task, to plan events and put them on. Their original, state intention of doing promotional workfor the collcge -- a questionable use of student money -- seems to have been lorgotten. z Events is an important job, however TeamHighline has six mem- bcrs who gct paid 15 hours cvery wcck, or about as much as any student on campus. This is excessive. Team Highline’s predecessor, the Events Board, did pretty much the same thing with fewer people. Team Highline members will no doubt disagree, but the Events Board never had to cancel Comedy Cafe. Making Team Highline part of Student Government%ould save Munchkins write the food labels overhead costs,provide more work for the remaining members, and put the organization under control of students, where it belongs. Ihate the middle of winter. women’s basketball games. Even with a reconstituted Events Boardas part of Student Govern- Ihaven’t been skiing yet; They are tied for first, and still ment, Team Highline and its $40,000+ budget could be eliminated. spring is still a good month have fewer fans than the men. This would save a considerable amount money which could be away; and my mom, brother and If it’s action peopleare look- put to better use-- more events, more supportfor other’student pro- sister get a week off because ing for at men’s games, Ihave grams, even money for a new student center. It’s worth thinking they either work for or go to been toa few, and have seenjust about. school in the Kent School Dis- as much blood come out of trict. It’s an injustice. Amie Johnson’s chin as Shaun Instead of being thelast per- Madsen’s nose last Monday. Panel administers justice son to leave the house in the Granted, the women don’t .morning, Iam the first and only is it two servings? dunk quite as much, but they By Santana Villa one up in the morning. Hey, I Never have Inot eaten an can hit for points nearlyas quick ASHCC President ASHCC Commentary go to college. No way in hell entire can. Do the people that as any of the men. should Ibe the first person up. make these labels ever munch Now that Ihave finished that The reason the Judiciary we stand for and what we be- Ever. on reheated Chef Boyardee unpaid advertisement for the Committee was formed is believe in. The first paragraph of I spent $30 on candy last products? You can’t; that’s why . basketball program, Ican get causeone of the officers the student government mis- week. Why? Because two girls Ieat the whole can. Dumb. back to eating my popcorn. dropped hisor her cumulative sion statement states: The decided that the candy was part Pop companies do it too. What the heckis partially hy- Grade Point Average below ASHCC shall work together to of the bet that Ilost a couple of The label on the 20-ounce Dr. drogenated soybean oil? And 2.5. provide all students with the weeks ago. It’s a sham, Itell Pepper bottle Ihave informs me why is the name so long? The by-laws very clearly motivation to become in- you. The girls both had to hold that the bottle contains two and It must be like vegetable oil, state that one of the most im- volved. the basket it was so heavy. That a half servings. but how do you make that? portant requirementsfor hold- We are here for the stu- is one hell of a sugar high. How many people don’t Grind up veggies? Mash them? ing a position in Student Gov- dents, but the officers are stu- Those nutritional labels on drink it all at once? Do people Life’s mysteries, aren’t theyjust ernment is a CGPA of 2.5 or dents first. food also bug me. Last week, take it out of the machine plan- boggling? higher. We strongly believe in what after preparing myselfa can of ning to drink a little now, and Tyler is the Managing Editor The action taken was op- we do, andjust because oneof Beefaroni, I was reading the more later? False labeling, Itell of the Thunderword and for his tion C, Article 5, requirements our members didn’t have a back of the can and noticed that next column he is just going to for office, according to theby- good academic quarterdoes Y a* the can was two servings.Why More people should attend make a fist of aff his thoughts. laws. not mean, that the job as an As a solution, the Judiciary officer wasn’t done right. Committee proposed a con- Things can happen to any one tract in which the officer will for justified ryons. have to work two hours less The Judiciary Committee than assigned by the job de- was established for a legiti- This statement is false. scription; including a grade mate purpose: to provide jus- check every two weeks signed tice. We are here to provide Editor in Chief ...... I.I....~...... ,...... ParisHansen by the instructors. justice among studentofficers Editor...... Tyler Hurst Graphics Editor...... Zac Bedell This assuresothe committee and represent students rights. SportsManaginf E Itor...... Jamie Kirk Advertising Manager....Tina McDonald that the person is making Our purpose is to consider Arts Editor...... Marta D. Pelayo Business Manager...... ChiLieu progress. students concerns instead of Opinion Editor.... ,..,.Andrew M. Campbell Copy Editor...... Nate Patterson We walk the talk and we reinventing the wheel. This is Photo Editor...... Kirk Elliott Adviser...... Dr. T.M. Sell talk the walk. We don’t play not the impeachmentprocess, around or waste our timeplan- that’s why we have no intern- Reporters...... Michael Stampalia, Kevin Winterstcen,Kris Petersen; Ben Olson, ning to make decisions, we ships available. 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OK, OK, we have all missed shoot it with her double-bar- Your Uncle Cletus diedand You stayed up dl night try- work for one reasonor another. reled shotgun. you had to go to his funeral in ing to figureout why you Most ofus were actually sick, Ipassed out and foundmy- Miami, No, not Florida, Ohio. I couldn’t get thatPamela Ander- but some of you were sneaky self in Cleveland. Man, that loved my uncle, so don’t try and son video to download off the enough to call in sick when you Rock and Roll Hallof Fame tell me that it was just an excuse Internet. sure is cool! to visit thong-infested beaches Iowe half a million dollars Alien abduction. They did in the middle of the winter. to the mob and they’re letting weird sexualthings to me and Your cousinPedro is death- me workit off two days a week. now Ihave to see a psychiatrist ly ill and you had to go to Can- I got the new SI swimsuit twice a week. CU AbdU-Q.fS<.smin6 e---&* ;iv*,.*2-*&&&,*.rl r.:... 4” - I was arrested for public Po$ guy has Jungle Fever he tired to work. drunkennessand disorderly con- could go at any moment. So, Get laid... Go to work ...Get duct after mooning all of the we took him out on the town laid... Go to work ... hmm that’s a drunkenhomeless people in Pi- one last time. tough one. I’m sure my boss oneer Square.oneer Ianythingdidn’t have clean will understand. Sexual Addiction. OK, I to wear. On account that my And finally... You got a tem- admit it. I have a problem. mom is out of town on vacation. porary job as an oil boy on the The last thingI remember is “You didn’t wantme to come to hit show Baywatch and you’re something about sheep and then work in dirty ’underwear did back after filming the last epi- Iblacked out. you?” It would be unsanitary. sode of the season.

one of your writers makes an fact crossed over the line. tions just as the out-of-line Sk- Cartoon is attempt to address such a seri- The accusations by the car- agit Valley fan should. ous subject, he or she properly toonist have led to irreversible Iwould demand that a formal inappropriate way off-base represents the issue as opposed damage. As an institution we apology be written to Skagit to trying to make ajoke of it. are all held responsible for the Valley College, its coaches, Dear Mitor: Dear Editor: To imply that one irresponsi- actions of one. plajlers, staff, administrators and In my 23 years at Highline I believein freedom of ble fan is a reflection of an en- We hope that such behavior fans. College Ihave never been more speech and freedom of expres- tire program is basically falling would not go unpunished, and ’-! offended than right now. sion; however at some point you into the same stereotypical, ig- that the person responsible for John Dunn After viewing the unwar- must draw theline. norant, bigotry laden trapas the this disgraceful representationis Highline Assistant

,& ranted, racist caricature in last I have been involved with one out-of-line fan, held accountable for their ac- Athletic Director week’s Thunderword depicting Skagit Valley College for eight The lesson in all of this the Skagit Valley Cardinals stu- years, directly as a coach and should be simple but to the dent body, Iam ashamed! indirectly as an administrator. point. As a coach and administrator, At no time during those eight As an athletic department, I always found Skagit Valley to years has Skagit Valley’scoach- we inform our student athletes be the most supportive opponent es, players, staff, administrators that not a single student athlete, in the Northern Region. Their or fans been anythingbut great ooach, or .support staff should coaches, players, and fans are fans who support their teams have to deal with any type of always professional. better than any otherNWAACC threat, verbally or physically, to Letters shouldbe no more than300 words. They Freedom of the press is one school. their ethnicorigin or sexual ori- must includefull names as well as slgnatures, ad- thing, this isgarbage! To suggest that they arc rac- entation. dresses and telephone numbersfor verification Highline Athletics in no way ist, or members of an organiza- We will not allow this inside during daytime business hours. All letters are * agrees with this or anything like tion such as the Klu Klux Klan the Conf~llcsof Highline College subject to editing. it, Sword, you are to be con- is ludicrous and irresponsible, nor on the outside. With that Mail lottern, commentaries, Soap box entrie8, and demned for your blatant racism To say that our athletic de- comes the responsibility to up- Dear Gabby queatlona to: Letter8 to the Editor, and your lack of class. partment is embarrassed is an hold the same standards on our The Thunderword, Highline Communlty College, understatement. end. mall atop 10-3, P.O. Box 9800, Do8 Molne8, WA Iwould hope that the next Unfortunately, the Thunder- 98198. Submi88iona can ala0 be dropped off in time one of your cartoonists or word failed to do this, and in the Thunderword0“ room 106, Buildlng 10. 'Blast From the Past': The Reading Romp offering roaring romance Talented cast The Roche Motel The film never pits 50s completely sinks gentleman -the last two against 90s constructcd an extravagant. ccr- ily resourccful bomb shcltcrbc- acts are routine, woman in Alicia low thcir home, in casc a nuclc- but never dull or Silverstone's ar contlict should ever occur. We all know (at Icast you his- boring. latest flick tory majors should) thata nuclc- ar war has not taken placc. Thc Webbers, however, are con- point was highly original, and Brendan Frascr has cnjoyed vinced one has, and take refugc inventive. Director Hugh Wil- notable success portraying char- in their underground fortress. I son (Firs2 Wives Club) has not actcrs who, through no fault of will not dare reveal why,or how only given us interesting charac- they are given this impression ters, but a quirky plot with def- but, the seemingly implausible inite potential. Movie Review setup actually works on screen. The remainder of A Blast Walken is a versatile actor From the Part is, unfortunately, their own, never seem to fit in. who, even in bad films, exits rather predictable. To its credit In School 7ies he plays a Jewish unscathed. Here he plays an ec- the film never completely sinks student at a Catholic prep centric and paranoid genius -the last two acts are routine, school. In the widely popular, from Cal Tech. His wife, won- but never dull or boring. Encino Man, he provides anoff- derfully played by Spacek, is Los Angeles has obviously beat interpretation of how a pregnant with their first child. changed over thirty plus years, cave man would react to high We learn, the steel doors, be- and so to have the girls, as school suburbia. And most re- cause of nuclear winterwill not Adam soon realizes in the form cently, he gives a surprisingly open for 35 years. They are of Alicia Silverstone. They effective performancein George forced toraise a child, and soon eventually (remaining tried and alpp -6' - of the Jungle. a young adult (Fraser) in this true to the romantic comedyfor- .. - - .. In-BkstjIrlqm rhe-past, Freer secluded environment, They mula) at first become friends, once againis thrust into a world provlde Adamwith a daily tele- but soon fall in love. he is unfamiliar with, and is vision dose of "The Honey- Did the film make me laugh? forced to adapt. mooners,,' and even teach him Yes. The performances were Photo by Raul Sedanc The film opens in 1962, the to dance. engaging, and the first act was Scott Murray reads at the Poetry Reading last Wednesdaj height of the Cold War. Calvin 35 years passes, the doors near perfect. A Blastfrom The in Building 8. The open-mike event was sponsored b! (Christopher Walken) and Helen open, and Adam is sent out for Past is not a great film, but it Team Highline, who offered free refreshments. Webber (Sissy Spacek) have supplies. The film up to this has its moments. Something different in this era of 3-D posters

My recent reference to the painting Diegoon my Mind was met with an eerie silence. Iswear, if Istrain myself, I can even hear cricketschirping. You uncultured swines! Haven't you ever heard of Frida Kahlo? Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is Mexico's most revered artist, a wreck that crippled one of her painter who specialized in self- legs, and she would later paint I portraits that illuminated her many paintings about the pain pain and insecurities that stem of having a lame leg as well as from her feelings of loneliness go to great lengths to cover up and isolation. her mangled limb. Her work often revolved Currently her paintings are around three pillars in her life; national landmarks, making it the bus accidentthat almost left illegal for her works to stay per- her dead, her inability to have manently outside the country. children, and her tortured rela- Ibet if Kahlo looked like Sal- tionship to the famous muralist ma Hayek the world would be Diego Rivera. more familiar with her work. "The Wounded Table," Kahlo's adaptation of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper," Kahlo Although it was Rivera that Someone must have figured is in place of Jesus Christ. Kahlo painted this after her first divorce from Rivera. encouraged her to paint, it was that out, because Hayek has a also Rivera who held a devastat- biopic on Kahlo in the worksfor her fascination with all things attached to the project. hold her own. ing influence over her. It was next year. Latin-American bug me way With Hayek, some of you Casting hasn't evenbegun, for Rivera that she dressed in It is wonderful that Hayek more thanher cumnt obsession may be wondering what acting but Ican hardly wait for it to be traditional Tehuantepec cos- will be playing her because with being British. skills she has to offer. True, released. tumes. It was also for Rivera originally Madonna was vying Why would she want to use she's never taken on any roles Once the world nets a that Kahlo had two abortions, despite her desire for children. She was in a horrifying train

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By Talitha Vanzo tcrnational programs. and Santana Villa “‘This is the first cssay con- Staff Reporters test d many futurc ones to come” Fujimori said. Fujimori Miyoung Tran, International wanted to thank Knina Kirgu. Studcnt Senator, pullcd off thc vice-prcsidcnt of the English cultural cvcnt of the quarter Speaking Association club. who with only a few hitches in its hostcd this cvcnt and workcd get-along. the most. She also apprcciatcd The program got startcdwith all thc judges for thcir coopera- a bang as the Chinese firc crack- tion in ;I such ;I difficult dcci-

,Ij ers wcnt off in front of the li- sion. brary and out came the Chinesc “Iwant to try to intcgratc in- dragon that danccdfor about 15 ternational,immigrant, and minutes. Thcn they moved to American studcnts to crcate a the front of Building 8 wcre stu- fricndly campus environment dents ranging from thcagepf 8 for all nationalitics,’’ Fujimori -30/30, danccd under thc guid- said. ance of Mastcr Makhinfae. Essay contcst winncrs rc- After the Kung Fu dances, ceivc for the first placc wcnt to there was an introduction inside Chia-wen Chcn with $400, sec- of Building 8 by Tran about the ond place went to Esther Kibui purpose for this event which with $100, third went to Ash- basically was to enlighten stu- Photo by Rad Sedano ion0 M. Sagoli, fourth to Yumi- dents to other cultures. ko Nagata, fifth to Hong Thug Master Makhinfae performs in front of the Library for ‘Allthe Around the World’ festival. The upstairs of Building8 Thi Tran who all received a din- was packedwith people fighting ner certificate each and two Taz- their way to food and to get a other countries. InternationalEssayISpeech con- “living in another culture,” za dol 1ars . seat to watch the happenings. All the people thatparticipat- test which was one of the main which was the essay topic. After the contest there wasa “Ihave never seen so many ed in the fashion show hadtheir highlights of the event. “The main purpose of this Latino cultural dance and Kent people participating, the room own cheering section. The The idea to have an essay event is to create a different im- Meridian High School’s Un- was packed,” commented Tran. crowd roared when two guys contest among international and pression by sharing the experi- stompables stomp troupe. As soon as everyone got set- came out wearing traditional immigrant students originated ences that students whose En- Overall, “they were all awe- tled, the indoor events got under African Warrior garbs. from Fujimori who experienced glish is a second language,” some,’, said Tran. The event way, starting with a Vietnamese “They were all awesome and a similar event when she went to Fujimori (of the English Speak- lasted from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Cultural dance and then a Cul- Iappreciate all that they did,” a university. She enjoyed it, ing Association Club) said. With this being thefirst event of a tural Fashion show which said Tran. and wantedit to give studentsat The program was organized its kind here at Highline, Tran showed off native clothes from Tran, in collaboration with Highline the opportunity to by theEnglish Speaking Associ- hopes to have one at least next Africa, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Mariko Fujimori, also put on an share their experience about ation club, and sponsored by In- year. ‘Masterpieces’I are comingI your way Highline both. “All the communication be- sense of the accompaniment. “It is wonderful to be able to tween myself and the orchestra The pieces that are going to The Adefua African Dance instructor to come back and playa Romantic is through Dr. Mori,” said Reh- be played are around a half hour group will be performing today concerto, where there is a lot woldt. a piece. All three pieces are in Building 8. The performance perform at. local more give and take,” said Reh- Because of the sheer volume well known and enjoyed. will also include lessons for the woldt. of the orchestra, all this conver- “Beethoven’s fifth is upbeat audience. high .schools Their concert two years ago sation takes place through looks, and profound . . . Ihope people The ReallyBig Arts show is is not the first time Dr. Mori and eye contact and body language,’, leave wanting more,” said Reh- coming! Get out your drawings, By C. Mathison Rehwoldt hadmet. - said Rehwoldt. woldt. “Ilearned the Schumann photos of your puppies, and Staff Reporter They both call Santa Bar- Most professional symphony piece when Iwas 15 years old. sculptures and submit your en- bara , CA, their hometown. orchestras have one rehearsal It has been a rediscovering of tries by Monday, Feb. 22 in The Rainier Symphony is Mori had heardof her and seen with the guest performer. Both this work to playit again.” Building 8. If you’re more the giving us “Masterpieces” this her play whilehe was there. train separately and then are Tickets are still available for critic type, then here’s your weekend. “She was the child prodigy blended together by the conduc- these concerts at (206) 78 1- chance to judge the entries on The orchestra, conducted by back home,” he said. tor. 5618. Cost for adults is $10 and Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Wednes-

Dr. Paul Mori, one of Highline’s They were both at Peabody’s The Rainier Symphony had $6 for students and seniors. day,Feb. 24. ’ music instructors, has two con- grad,uate school in Baltimore at the additional privilege of re- P .’h* 4 certs this weekend. They will .the same time. Their previous hearsing with Yu-ting Chen, a be playing classical music with acquaintance makes their former Highline music instruc-

I ,*,, works from well known com- present cooperative effort a lot tor. This gave the symphonythe posers like Beethoven, Rossini of fun. additional benefit of having a Be. Smart ! and Schumann.

.. ”” ”” ~ “This is really great music,” Protect yourselffrom finals fail- said Mori. - King County Park System ure. We’re here to help you at the The concerts will take place Feb. 20 and 21. The Saturday tutoring center with... concert will be held at Kent Me- Summer DayCamp/Playground ridian High School at 7:30 p.m. CounselotVDirectorpositions The concert on Sundaywill take now available. 9 wks, M-F, place in the Foster High School Performing Arts Center in lhk- King County Locations, wila. $6.50-9/hr tostart. Plan, One of the highlights will be organize, and supervise: ac- the presence of guest soloist - Lisa Rehwoldt. Dr. Mori and tivities for children, ages the Rainier Symphony had the 6-12. Call 206-296-2956 or privilege of playing with Ms. 1-800-325-6165, ext. 62956 it’s fkee! Rchwoldt two years ago, which was tlll agreeable experience for for an application. Bldg. 19 Room 206

a b I Lady T-Birds drop one but hang onto first

By Dominique figures.” Demouchet This game was no cxccption. Staff Reporter Leading the team in points was post DruWhitc with 20. The Highline women’s bas- Nadcau followcd closely with kcthall team rcmains thc Icaguc 15 points, scvcn assists and just Icadcr dcspitc sut’fcring their bchind was Duggan with 15 second loss of the year this points and ninc rebounds. Amic \vL‘ck. Johnson also had a big night Attcr thc tragic loss to What- pulling down 15 boards to lead corn on Fcb. 6. thc Lady T-Birds thc team in rebounds. bounced back and ran all over “The girls arc doing a great Edmonds 7 1-37. clubbed Evcr- job even after the two losses,” ctt on Saturday, and then fcll at said Oakclcy. “Our girls havc homc to Peninsula 75-71 on something to prove in these last \IonJay. two games. We’rc going to Against Edmonds, Highlinc come out hard,quick, and ready controllcd most ot’ thc prnc. to play.” The Thunderbirds playcd their Highline and Skagit Valley kind of game - fast-paccd, are both tiedfor first with 3 12- forcing turnovers, constantpres- 2 record, but the T-Birds havea sure. Photo by Rad Sedano slight advantage. Crushing the Tritons was just If Highline and Skagit hap- the beginning of what looked to Highline’s Amie Johnson helpsa Peninsula player upoff of the floor during Monday night’s pen to both win their remaining be the new beginning of anoth- game. two league games, then the T- er vigorous winning streak. Birds would be division cham- . Highline took on the Everett Thunderbirds were upset by the forth all game until late in the on the bench in foultrouble, pions by virtue of having swept Trojans on Saturday, Feb. 10. 4- 10 Peninsula Pirates. Penin- second half, when foul trouble leaving theT-Birds without their the season series with Skagit. Like all Trojans, Everett fell sula had takenHighline down to helped Peninsula take the lead. two chief offensive weapons. Highline’s last home gameis apart after the Lady T-Birds put the closing seconds the first With about a minute and a “Now that teams have started against Bellevue, Wednesday forth excessive pressure on time the two teams met, howev- half to play,Highline was still in double teaming Karen andKris- Feb. 17, with results unavailable them in the remaining minutes er, with Highline needing an it, trailing by twoafter an out of ti, other teammates have been at presstime. of the game. The T-Birds put out-of-time buzzer beater by bounds press forced the Pirates stepping up,” said assistant The Thunderbirdswill meet Everett away by a score of 7 1- Dru White to win. to a turnover. coach Janelle Oakeley. “After Shoreline on Saturday Feb. 20 66. This game was no different. Karen Nadeau and Kristi each game we generally have for their last game of the regular On Monday Feb. 13, the The teams battled back and Duggan each spenta lot of time three or four players in double season. T-Bird men caught off guard Thunderbirds run By Shawana McElroy to a four year school, he decided well at.Idaho meet Staff Reporter to redshirt this year. “Being a sophomore, Ladd 800 meters with a time of Can’t nobody hold the would have brought experience Foursome near 158.5. He was a tenth of a sec- Highline men’s basketball team to the team,” says Albrecht. school records ond shy of a school record. down. Mistakes and misunderstand- Senaca Hector, a sophomore The Thunderbirds are scrap- ings left Aaron Bendettiineligi- sprinter, placed secondin the 60 py, they play hard, they could ble to participate this season. By Karen Nadeau meters andthird place in the 200 still make the playoffs. But the The 6-foot, skillful ex-Mt. Rain- Staff reporter meters. team has one big shortcoming: ier guard was capable of making “Ifelt good about the out- Almost no guards. a beneficial contribution tothe In what was a successful trip come of my two events,’’ said Starting point guard Brian team’s talent. to Idaho, Highline had its final Hector. Johnson is among the league “We are proud of Bendetti tune up last weekend before Freshman sprinter Frank leaders in assists, but often plays working hard to improve aca- their season officially begins Walton placed third in the 55 all 40 minutes of a game. Over demically whichis his first pri- next month. meter hurdles. a 25-game season, that’s a grind ority,” says Dunn. “It was hard to drive over Sophomore high jumper for even the toughest player. Johnson Being the only point guard there and have to compete on Sean Steele, a future Washing- “Idon’t mind all the playing Johnson, faces continuous pres- the same day,” said Track Coach ton Husky, placed secondin the time, but Ido need a little rest,” championship team, was on his sure. Highline’s coaches say the Whit Baker. high jump. Steele cleared6’ lo’, says Johnson. way to Highline until Denver key to theNWAACC is guards. Although the four Highline and just missed clearing 7’ in his Johnson’s drive to win has University recruitedhim in ear- Last year’s championship team runners who were selected for final attempt of the day. been a key factor in his strong ly September which left only featured two guards - Quincy Friday’s meet did not do as well, Tracy Brigham, track coach determination to play up to his two guards remaining. Wilder and Reggie Ball - who as expected, they showed their for the Thunderbirds, decided to best abilities. “He would have been a good both are playing with Division I true colors during Saturday’s do a little running herself. “The coaches’ firm support addition to the programwith his teams this year. competition. Brigham, who ran unattached, is very encouraging andit keeps swift defense and theabilities of Highline got a break with the “Everybody competed very took first place in the 60 meters me on my P’s & Q’s”’ said being a true point guard,” says return of Marcus Mosby, who well on Saturday,” said Baker. and placed second in the 200 Johnson. Assistant Coach JohnDunn. was temporarily off the team, Sophomore sprinter Domin- meters. When Coach Jeff Albrecht “He is a very good player, we This will give Johnson those ique Demouchet placedfirst in “Iwas running against girls started the season, it looked like could have used him,” said AI- minutes of rest to recuperate. the 400 meters and in the 200 half my age,” said Brigham. the position of guard might be brec ht . Guards or no, the Thunder- meters. Running the 200 meters Though Brigham knows she the strength of the team. A key Highline was looking for- birds fiercely look forward to with a time of 21.8 seconds, isn’t as young as she used to be. player from last year’s champi- ward to having sophomorepoint bringing home a third champi- Demouchetbroke his own “Iused to be able to run in onship squad wascoming back, guard Gabe Ladd, who was con- onship trophy. record, four or five events a meet with- along with at least one prize re- fined to24 games last year due “We plan on winning the “Ifelt real confident before out tighteningup, not anymore,”. cruit. to an unfortunate knee injury,to next five league games, going each of my events,” said De- Brigham said, One of the top point guard come back and start this year. on to the play-offs, and keeping mouchet. The team’s season officially recruits, Clayton Smith, from Hoping to preserve a year of the winning tradition alive,” Sophomore sprinter Andrew begins Mmh6 at Pacific Luth- Garfield High School’s state eligibility for when he transfers says Johnson. Russell took first place in the eran University.

I c I Voice of the students Highline men plunder Pirate booty

By K.M. Petersen and expect to win.” theirfirst 10 shots. Icd by Staff Reporter Albrccht added “Our team Johnson, whosc slashing domi- has always played hard, and that nated thc first 10minutcs, crcat- Highlinc pullcd two close says a lot about their character.” ing shot opportunities for him- wins out of three games in six Tom Hubbard led Highline self and his tcammatcs. days, beating Everett and Penin- with 18 points togo with his six Highline kept up the lcad sula after losing toEdmonds. rebounds, despite fouling out. throughout the first half, leading Last Wednesday, after a terri- Madsen scored 17 with seven by 10 before Peninsula cut the ble first half effort, Highline boards, Enfield scored 13 and deficit to six by the hall‘. went into halftime with Ed- Johnson put in 11 points. In the beginning of the scc- monds up by 18. Highline shot After the close loss, the ond halt‘, Pirate sophomorc Gar- a frigid 33.3 percent from the team’s fifth by six or fewer rett Abbott nailed two staight floor while allowing the Tritons points, the Thunderbirds headed thrcc-point baskets to tie thc a 60.9 percent shootingeffort. up to Everett to take on theTro- game, and Peninsula gained thc In the second half, however, jans on Saturday. lead a few minutes later, after the Thunderbirds came storming Again the game was close, not allowing the Thunderbirds back from the deficit until in the with Highline trailing at the to a single successful field goal closing moments they trailed by half. But this time, however, the in the half’s first six minutes. only one point. deficit was only a single point, The teams battled back and Highline point guard Brian as the Thunderbirds dominated forth,trading key buckets Johnson brought the ball down the offensive glass to offset a throughout the second half and court, then threw a lob pass to a poor 33.3 percent shooting ef- with ncither team getting a lead wide open Shaun Madsen, who fort. larger than four pointsuntil the appeared headed for the win- Highline took control of the final minute, when Highline ning basket. game in the second half,picking pulled away through accurate But as the ball reached Mad- up their shootingperformance free throw shooting and winning sen’s hands, referee Kevin and aggressively getting to the by the countof 9 1-36. Johnson whistled sophomore free throw line, scoring 47 Hubbard carriedthe T-Birds guard Adam Enfield for an of- points in the half. on his back in the second half. fensive foul off the ball, sending The 0ffensiv.e attack proved After sittingon the bench in foul Edmonds’ John Townsanto the too strong for Everett, as the trouble in the first half, he came line. Thunderbirds pulled outa 77-72 out with a vengeance, scoring Townsan made his first free victory. 21 of his game-high 24 pointsin throw then missed the second, “Any game on the road this the final 20 minutes. which was reboundedby time of year is a tough game,” Madsen and Johnson also Highline, who took the ball Albrecht said. turned in tremendous pcrfor- down with one last chance at Hubbard, despitefoul trouble mances, with Madsen scoring winning the game. limiting him to 22 minutes, 21 points to go with his 10 re- Losing by a 7 1-69 count, the managed to leadall scorers with bounds, and Johnson putting in team turned to Madsen, whose 25 points. Photo byaaul Sedano 21 with 10 assists and six re- Madsen scored 17 with 12 shot at the buzzer from 18 feet Rob Stafford andTom Hubbard go up to block a shot by a bounds. Enfield also scored in missed off the back iron. rebounds, Enfield scored 14 Peninsula player in Monday night’sgame. double digits with 13. “It was a tale of two halves,” &ith seven rebounds, and “Iknow it sounds like a bro- head coach Jeff Albrecht said. Johnson had 10 assists to go wall,” Albrecht said of Mon- the wall, it’s going to be a tough ken record, but in close games, “It was a very bad first half as with his nine points. day’s visitors, who needed to game,” Albrecht said. they seem to get the job done far as executing andplaying de- Fighting forplayoff position, win all their remaining gamesif Early on, it appeared as if the and find a way to win,” Albrecht fense, and a total turnaround in on the President’s Day holiday they were to have any playoff Thunderbirds would have their said of the Thunderbird squad, the second half,but unfortunate- Highline played host to Penin- chances. way with the visiting Pirates, which nowhas a record of 10-3 ly, we cameup a little short, and sula. “Any time you face some- jumping out to a 19-10 lead, in games decided by five points you can’t do that on the road ‘‘Their backs were against the body whose backs are against The sizzling hot squad hit or less Women’s coach gets the most from his team

r By Farah Wilcoxen School after an 1&year camr at that is the mostimportant thing, Olson. He also won’t allow Staff Reporter Auburn High. Olson took the 1 because what he (Olson) does players to complain about the position because the commute during the game is less impor- referee’s calls and no trash- New women’s basketball from Auburn toBothell was too tant,” said Sell. talking of other teams. coach Dennis Olson has brought long and he wanted to find Olson has helped improved “Ilike the fact he pressures a winning style to Highline. something closer. his team’s confidence, defensive us and won’t let us hang our Olson has led the ‘Fbirds toa Another reasonis that Olson skills, and their shots. He has heads down, and makes us play 12-2 league record, putting and his wife are raising their shown them new techniques to with heart,” said McElroy. them No. 1 in NWAACC Noth- twin grandsons and wanted to help bettertheir game. While here at Highline, 01- em Division. be able to watch their high “He’s very good at getting son wants to accomplish a few “He’s a great coach,he school basketball games. the best out of the players,” said things. “Iwant the Highline brought the wholeteam togeth- “He is one of the best coach- Sell. “They would go througha women’s programto be respect- er because of his enthusiam, he es I know, he has a lot of expe- brick wall for him.” ed by students, faculty, the gives us 100 percent and we rience and knows what is he do- The players say Olson ex- school and by other teamsin the give him 100 percent,” said for- ing,,’ said Phil Sell, assistant pects leadership, responsiblity league.” He also wants players ward Kristy Duggan. coach. and sportsmanship from them. to enjoy their experience at I “He keptme mentallyfo- Highline and feel it that their, Olson was appointed by Ath- “Itry to keep everything sim- - letic Director Fred Harrison as ple, stress fundamentals, and Olson cusedand taught me my role on time was worth while. interim head coach. have high expectations from my something wrong,” said Dug- the court,” said point guard “Iwish Iwould have had this “He’s outstanding and brings players,” said Olson. Shawana McElioy. guy my whole life as a coach,” experience,” said Harrison. He This philosphy must work “As long as we give our best “He’s intense, he makesyou said forward AnnetteGoff: hinted that the college wants because his overall record as a then we’ve done all we can do. get the job done and do what “Iwish he could coach me at him back for the full time posi- coach is 426-69, including two Win or lose it willtake care of you gotta do,” said shooting the next level.,” said Nadeau. tion next season. state champinships and five sec- itself,” said Olson. guard Karcn Nadeau. Olson has already assom-

,DennisOlson has been ond places at state. ’ During practices Olson “1 try to make the players plished one of his goals, having coaching women’s basketball, “He is fair, very enthusiastic, works his team very hard onthe show respect for their team- the players enjoy their experi- for 20 yews now, Olson previ- and complimentcry butdoes get fundamentah “If a team is well . mates, opposing teams, refem ence and feel their time was ously coached at Bothell High on our cases if we’re doing prepared going into the game and for our own coaches,” said worthwhile.

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By Micah Adams said Howard. If he accomplish- Staff Reporter es his goal, hewill be Highline’s first ever national champion. This weckcnd the Highline At the Region XVIII tourna- wrestling team will be traveling ment, Howard made Highline to Rochcstcr, Minn. to compete history by becoming the T-Birds in the NJCAA National wrcs- first two time regional champi- tling tournament. on. To become the national Five wrestlers will be repre- champ, Howard must find a way senting the T-birds” Eric Wor- to defeat defending national dcn, Jesse Bamct, John Morgan, champion Daniel Comier of 5; . Trcvor Howard, and Jason 01- Colbie, Kans., whoHoward lost son. All five wrestlers come in to in last year’s semi-finals. with high cxpcctations for them- Highline has great hopes to selves. finish in the top 10 in the team “Wearc very optimistic standings. about our chances” said assis- “We can do as well as last tant coach John Clemens. year,’’ said Clemens. The Region XVIII is the Clemens believes the teams toughest region in the nation, to watch for to contend for the coaches and wrestlers say. In team national championship the last 20 years Region XVIII would be RegionWIII champs has produce more All-Ameri- North Idaho College and runner cans then any otherregiotin the . Photo by Rad Sedano up Ricks College. nation. Jason Olson, bottom, works with Mark Kissler in practice this week. “It will be a toss between “Ifeel excited, wowed,” said NIC and Ricks,” said Clemens. Olson about histrip to nationals. nationals. all season.” tations of all. ‘They always seem to do well at Olson is currently ranked 15th Barnet, havingparticipated Barnet’s expectations are “Iwant to be in the finals,” nationals.” in the nation in his weight class. in nationals last year, is ready nothing less than All-American. He has a tough road to becomeyear. this Howard, Highline’s most an All-American, having the “It all depends on what Jesse highly regarded wrestler and No. 1 and No. 3 wrestlers in the shows up,” said Clemens. “We one of the best in its history, ac- nation in the same weight class, have had a hot and a cold Jesse cordingly has the highest expec- and coming outof same Region I XVIII. “Ihavc thc potential to be an All American,” said Olson. Wordcn, a graduate from Auburn High School, is over- whelmed to bc compcting in NJCAA Nationals tournament. &AD ALL ABOUTIT! “I’m happy how I’m coming along,” said Wordon. “Inever made it to state in high school. Need Experience for your Resume? I’m happy to begoing to nation- Need Extra Credits for Financial Aid? ;?Is.” Barnct and Howard are Highline’s only two wrestlers It’s Never Too Late! returning for their second trip to Do An Internship Today! Get Credits for Related Work Experience! r) T-word *ad8 got resultrr. Thir rrpaco could hay0 boon yourat for about $5.

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i e Legislature boots up computer center funding By Armando Lopez Staff Reporter House ing of financial aidand tuition NeedGrant students. This colleges,” he said. rates thatworks on thc as- The chanccs of Highline re- would replace the current law “Whatever bill you have, sumption that students whoare ceiving money from the state to continued from page 1 that requires eachinstitution to the element of lower tuition for paying tuition and are not re- add on to the computer lab are appropriate 24 percent of its the community collegesis an pretty good,says Laura ceiving financial aid are, in tuition revenue increaseto the element you should includein quality education andlow cost. fact, wealthy enqugh to doit,” Saunders, vice president of ad- State Need Grant program, there ...we and -our colleges Financial Aid pays half my Command told the committee. ministration here at Highline. . . . which is the basic financial aid think ourstate board is an ap- tuition and right now I am cur- “That does not apply in the There is a thfee part process program operated by the state propriate place to set the tu- for thc addition which includes rently holdingtwo jobs topay community college systemfor of Washington. ition for the colleges in the for school it’s not easy,” many of our part-time students the pre-design, design, and con- - Scott Morgan, director of state,” Morgan said. Watkins said. “Ithink that if I who do not applyfor financial struction. The pre-design and financial services for commu- Ultimately, Gov.Gary aid those people who are . designhave been completed and was able to pay for school and - nity and technical colleges, Locke’s tuition proposal was had morefinancial aidand tu- working and trying to improve Highline is now awaiting the saidthe state’s two-year not well-received bythe com- ition was kept lower, Iwould their skills so they may move outcome of the state budget bill schools prefer thecxrent sys- mittee members. have better gradesin school.** up and earn thekind of liv- to start construction. . . . tem. “Ithink it’s a real concern * ing they need to support their State legislators in Olympia Dr. Command,who is “This (HB 1528) generates because if we are going to families.” are working on the two-year chairman-elect of the state’s $2 million dollars worthof fi- maintain the kind of state that House Bill 1528 would also budget, including the capital community college presidents, nancial aid, more than half of we all want to be in, we need allow each institution to set budget which pays for buildings also testified. it coming from community to provideaccess and opportu- must say Ihave a con- aside a portion of its tuition and some equipment. The mea- “I college students that are the nity for all members of our cern about the continual link- revenue increase for its State sure must pass the House, the poorest students in the poorest state,” Command said. state Senate and be signed by thcgovernor before it becomesplanned increases. Existing en-and will include six classroomsSaunders isn’t alone in think-Capital Budget Committee. law. try way not adequate to support andmpport space. ing the budget bill willbe ap- “This is partly due to the fact The addition to the Instruc- building. Existingbuilding Saunders said that Building proved. that they have waitedin line and tional Computing Center is must have sprinkler system in- 30 was built with the additionin “I’m pleased to tell you that their turn has come and partly greatly needed, collegeofficials stalled to meet current fire mind. I’m very hopeful that Highline because we are attempting to say. code,” according to the college’s “It is a long process getting will receive a greater portion of increase thetotal budget to meet “Highline Community Col- capital projectrequest. money from the state,” their requests than they havefor a greater portion of the con- lege lacks computer classroom If the budgetbill is approved Saunders said. It took 10 years sometime,”said State Rep. struction needs of these very lab and support space needed to the addition to the computer lab to get funding for the current Maryanne Mitchell, R 33rd dis- important educational institu- serve existing enrollment and will be 22,500 gross squarefeet computer lab. trict and co-chair of the House tions,” she adds.

2020 moving along. plete a portfolio or project to The Diversity-Globalism re- In preparation for the future ! “I’m not frustrated, butI real- demonstrate the sum of their quirement criteria is in the final Highline is working to update continued from page 1 ize that the problemis going to education. stages of completion. the GER of future students.

b headedby math instructor, Tim take longer than Ithought it The Coordinated Studiesre- “Right now we are trying to The committee has com- Morrison, has borne the respon- would. We should be facilita- quirement also has not mustered gather as many questions, completed a draft of the Diversity/ sibility of creating a new set of tors not initiators,” said theexpected support. “They mentary, and feedback as we Globalism requirement criteria. recommendations. Morrsion. have yet to come up with any can. Within two weeks time we This criteria should be com- Much of the completion of For example, the curriculum applicable saidideas,” will be drafting the final crite- pleted by Feb. 26. various parts of the report rely committee has yet to find any- Morrsion. ria,” Morrison said. “Starting with fall quarter, it on faculty support. one tosupport the proposed Despite these problems, the Their final recommendations will show up on the AA distri- Support has not always been capstonerequirement, which Curriculum Committee is mov- will besent to the Board of bution sheet and in the fall quar- sufficient to keep the project would requirestudents to coming forward.Trustees for final approval.saidterly,” Morrison.

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