Thursday, November 10, 2016 Westernfrontonline.com A publication of The Western Front VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8

Special coverage: Students gather in protest following election, pg. 2-3 The Sweat Issue

Women’s kickboxing class doubles as workout and self defense training, pg. 9

Hockey looks to bounce back after rough stretch, pg. 12 Page Thursday, 2 | Western October Weekend 27, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Thursday, OctoberNovember 27, 10, 2016 2016 Western Weekend | Page 3 Junior Jonah Eastern was a bystander of the protest. “They’re just expressing their rights,” Eastern said. “I think it’s helpful. As long as it’s peaceful, which it is.” Western Among the protesters was graduate student Rose Engelfried, Western students protest who was primarily protesting Trump’s stance on climate change Weekend rather than the more common social issue protest. Western Weekend “I am terrified,” Engelfried said. “We do not have four years to Western Washington University Communications Facility 222 waste in preventing the environmental catastrophes in the works.” Bellingham, WA 98225 Engelfried expanded on her climate worries while not discount- Newsroom number: 360-650-3162 President-elect Trump ing other protests. Email address: “Everything going on in this rally is so vitally important,” Engel- [email protected] fried said. “But Trump has said he’s not going to honor the Paris cli- Editor-in-Chief mate agreement, he is not going to be looking at renewable energy. Elizabeth Kayser I don’t know if he’s in denial, or if he just wants to get rich, or what, Managing Editor Evan Elliott but the idea that fossil fuels are not an unlimited resource does not Features Editors get through his skull.” Ryan Parish Social justice issues were the focus of the protest, an issue Trump Xander Davidson has been scrutinized for continuously by his opponents throughout Sports Editor Joseph Calabro his campaign. Photo Editor “It’s not even him, but he makes a good centerpiece for hate and Connor Jalbert divisiveness that exists in this country,” senior Catarina Harrington Daily Editor said. Alyssa Evans Online Editor The protest ended around 4:15 p.m. after protesters returned Tyler Hillis to campus following the scheduled noon to 3 p.m. protest in Red Social Media Manager Square and the spontaneous march through downtown. Madi Krueger Online Producer Gabby Roppo Photos by Evan Elliott, Connor Jalbert, Morgan Stilp-Allen and Alex Van Valkenburgh Copy Editors Mikayla King Alec Regimbal Stephanie Davey Video Editor Caleb Albright Photographers Morgan Stilp-Allen Harrison Amelang Illustrator/ Cartoonist Evan Matz Press releases: wfpress.release@ gmail.com Faculty Adviser Jack Keith [email protected] Advertising Department 360-650-3160 Advertising Manager Alex Halverson Kaelen Morris The Western Front

Following the rain-soaked early morning of a post election Western Weekend is day hangover, protesters against President-elect Donald Trump a publication of The converged in Red Square to express anger of the election results and preach hate over love. Western Front, published Protests led by Western students included homemade signs, once weekly. chants, YG and Nipsey Hussle’s “F--- Donald Trump” playing on Cover photo: Photo speakers, a congregation in the fountain and a march to down- illustration by Caleb town and back. Signs protesters held included messages such as “Never Stop Albright Caring,” “Not My President,” “Love Trumps Hate” and “America Was Never Great.” While chants of “F--- Trump,” chorused throughout the morning, the protest remained peaceful in its angst as protest- ers were constantly joined by fellow students writing messages of solidarity. Page 4 | Western Weekend Thursday, November 10, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Western Weekend | Page 5 And now back to your regularly scheduled Western Weekend... The mountain awaits Phelps’ 4.44. Thungc’s average is also good enough to make eighth Sports enthisiasts look to Mt. Baker for a great snow season best in the GNAC. Harper was named GNAC Maddy Stewart or your friend is flipping burg- his winter quarter class sched- Young guns Offensive Player of the Week for The Western Front ers in the kitchen, they are all ule so he can spend a few more the week of Oct. 31, to Nov. 6, after students and Western is a big days per week on the mountain. Women’s volleyball is on a hot streak, thanks in part averaging 3.88 kills per game and a It is at this time of year — part of Mount Baker,” Williams “No one knows about Baker, .519 hitting percentage in wins over Western students eagerly dust said. it is definitely a diamond in the to a pair of underclassmen Northwest Nazarene University and off their snow gear and zip up Junior Jack Francis grew rough,” Francis said. Central Washington University. their jackets in anticipation for up skiing in Utah at the well- Last season the ski area re- Juan Mendoza-Tovar a Viking came in the conference Harper has steadied the Vikings the coming winter. Legendary known Park City Mountain Re- ceived a much improved 622 The Western Front opener at Simon Fraser University this season and was a crucial factor Mount Baker often dominates sort but said he skied some of inches of snowfall, compared on Thursday, Sept. 14. in the 11-game win streak they held the thoughts of these students. the deepest powder of his life at to the 287 inches received If you look at them side by side, “It was definitely intimidating,” until Thursday, Nov. 3. The mountain has hooked Mount Baker. two seasons ago. The 2014-15 sophomore Kayleigh Harper and Thungc said. “Everybody was older “It’s exciting, but I think about many locals, and been the rea- “Baker’s terrain is drastically season was one of the worst redshirt freshman Mae Thungc and had more experience, but I the game, not individual things,” son some students take win- different from any other resort seasons on record. This year, look like polar opposites. Harper’s just wanted to come in and add Harper said. ter quarter off to become full I have ever been to,” Francis expectations are high with La 6-foot-3-inch frame is almost energy.” This mindset has helped Western blown ski bums. said. “Baker is super rolling, Niña around the corner and is a foot taller than the 5-foot-4- Despite initial uncertainty, bounce back from a tough early Sophomore middle blocker A 90 minute drive northeast everything is blind, it gets so supposed bring a strong year of inch Thungc. While Harper is an Thungc seamlessly transitioned schedule to reach a 17-7 record Kayleigh Harper (left) of Bellingham, Mount Baker much snow that anything that snow for the Pacific Northwest, attacking player who spends her into the lineup. On Monday, Oct. after a rocky 6-6 start. and redshirt defensive ski area holds the world record is super steep flattens out, and according to National Oceanic time at the net, Thungc’s game is 31, Thungc was named the GNAC “We took it as a challenge,” specialized/libero Mae snowfall total of 1,140 inches. there is pillows galore.” and Atmospheric Administra- defensively oriented. However, Defensive Player of the Week after Harper said. “It was good for us to Thungc (right) pose for a Junior Clay Williams came Season passes are $790 for tion. one thing unites the two: a passion she helped lead the Vikings to a get that challenge early and learn to Western from Sudbury, adults and $690 with the stu- The resort is estimated to succeed on the court. pair of sweeps over conference photo inside the Wade King our weaknesses.” Massachusetts and said he sees dent discount. Day passes are to open sometime around Thungc has made her way into foes Western Oregon University StudentRecreation Center. The Vikings host four more familiar Viking faces every time $59 for adults and $40 if you’re Thanksgiving, but an exact date the starting rotation of the 18th and Concordia University. The two underclassmen have home games before the NCAA he is at Baker. lucky enough to look under the has not been set, according to nationally ranked Vikings, who “I was surprised,” Thungc said. helped the Vikings reach tournament’s 64-team field is “Whether you’re seeing age of 15.Williams said he is the resort’s website. also sit at second place in the Great “It was a big honor.” a record of 17-7, good for announced on Monday, Nov. 21. someone clean off the chairlift, already trying to work around Photo courtesy of Clay Williams Northwest Athletic Conference. Thungc is second on the team in second place in the GNAC. // Thungc’s first appearance as digs per set at 4.32, behind Abby Photo by Morgan Stilp-Allen North Pole comes to Bellingham Ask Western WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE Way to get active? Figure skating clubs in Bellingham prepare for December production Madisyn Alexander Senior Megan Gezelius, presi- Ferguson said the club is fortu- The Western Front dent of Western’s figure skating nate to have a place like the Bell- club, said this is the second year ingham Sportsplex to perform. The only thing inspiring the club has been included in “Not all colleges have the lo- Christmas spirit more than the show. The club is assigned a gistics for an ice arena, so it’s watching The Polar Express is piece of music and then expected awesome the sportsplex can of- witnessing figure skaters reenact to choreograph a routine. fer that to both Western’s figure the tale. “Here in Bellingham people skating club and hockey team,” The Bellingham Sportsplex, care a lot about hockey, so it’s Ferguson said. “It’s really im- a recreation center for soccer, cool to be able to see that people portant for the kids that have hockey and skating, is hosting are interested in figure skating,” had the sense of family and com- the Bellingham Figure Skat- Gezelius said. “We can get the munity in their rinks and home ing Club’s annual Christmas- community to come out to see clubs to be able to bring that col- themed ice skating show “The that we’re all working on this lectively to Western and into our Mary Kienbaum Cadian Molumby Taylor Sherman Christian Hegedus North Pole Express,” on Friday, show together.” show.” Junior, Business Junior, Urban planning and sustainable Senior, Kinesiology Sophomore, Accounting Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10. The Bellingham Sportsplex Alyssa Jackson, the Bell- development The Bellingham Figure Skat- offers a variety of other activities ingham Sportsplex front office “I am part of the water ski team and “What really gets me going is Wing “Either snowboarding or volleyball. “My favorite way of getting active ing Club, the Sportsplex Skating The skate rink at the Bellingham Sportsplex is and events for community mem- manager, said it’s important to it’s pretty awesome. We go out to Chun Kung Fu, super traditional I play volleyball with my mom would be longboarding. I really Academy, and Western’s Figure used for hockey and figure skating. Photo taken bers of all ages to pursue. put on productions to show peo- the lake and practice and we have Chinese. We go pretty hard core. We sometimes and I like playing beach like longboarding. I think it is a Skating Club all participate in on Wednesday, Nov. 9. // Photo by Morgan Stilp- “The Sportsplex gives both ple the significance of the recre- tournaments in California and all do a lot of super weird traditional volleyball. I like to snowboard and I lot of fun especially in Bellingham, the production. adults and youth a place to play ation center. Allen over the country. It’s a pretty great Chinese workouts. We do it in Red work at the mountain, Mount Baker. there are hills all over the place and The clubs generally practice sports they love like soccer, fig- Bellingham Sportsplex: way of being active.” Square Tuesday and Thursday I just really like getting gnar in the there is a really great longboarding twice a week and began work- Sportsplex Skating Academy Di- figure skating and is the largest ure skating and ice hockey,” said 1225 Civic Field Way, Belling- (from) 5 to 7 p.m, people probably sweet pow.” culture.” ing on the winter show over rector Keri Ferguson. annual fundraiser for the club, Marc Ronney, general manager ham, WA 98229 see us holding stances.” two months ago, according to The show pairs dancing with according to Ferguson. of the Bellingham Sportsplex. Open: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day Page 6 | Western Weekend Thursday, November 10, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Western Weekend | Page 7

have a huge impact on the conditions and safety of outdoor routes. Junior Eric Stratton has been climbing for three years, and has nearly given up indoor climbing. “Climbing outside feels a little bit more gnarly,” Stratton said. “It’s easier to hold yourself to it be- cause there’s not so much give, everything is so Reaching New Heights much more solid when you hit it.” Climbing can be found both outdoors and in- doors in Bellingham; there are rock walls in the Wade King Student Recreation Center and Vital. Junior Milo Holston has been climbing for three years, and is a regular at both places. He uses climbing as a means to be both social and ac- tive. “It’s fun to make it into the gym to workout, but sometimes the weight room can be a pretty anti- social space, and the rock wall seems open and social but [is] still workout focused. It’s a cool bal- Junior Harper Dykes is a relative newcomer to “I never had ropes and gear. They call it scram- ance,” Holston said. Katie Meier the sport, but it has quickly become her passion. bling.” The social aspect is something that is often The Western Front “I really didn’t want to [climb] at first,” Dykes Raster has been seriously climbing for three overlooked about climbing, and the community said. “I was like ‘Hm, that’s dumb. I’m not going and a half years, and got into the sport in Belling- itself has become a home to many. to climb a bunch of rocks.’ As soon as I did it, the ham because her friend took her to Vital, the local “The climbing community is pretty great,” first day I was like ‘I am probably never going to climbing gym. Quattrone said. “Whenever you’re climbing any- ouldering is different than just stop.’” “I remember doing this really hard route that where people always cheer you on and that’s really B When bouldering, climbers aren’t strapped in, nobody at the gym at the time had finished, and cool to know. When you meet climbers you do feel climbing. With bouldering, there is so falls can be extremely dangerous without prop- I got to the last move and everyone was so sup- like you’re more of a family.” er equipment like crash pads and a good spotter, portive at [Vital], a crowd was underneath me like Vital is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. every day, and is no rope, no one holding you up, it’s someone who makes sure you fall on the pad. ‘You got this Liv.’ They [didn’t] know me, obvious- available to climbers with a membership. Mem- Climbers risk broken bones, concussions, twisted ly, but they were super nice and I ended up getting berships cost $55 a month, or $12 per day. just you on a wall 11 feet up in the air, ankles and ripped open hands while bouldering. it because I think everyone was supporting me,” clutching onto the holds with the tips The biggest difference between indoor and out- Raster said. door climbing is a thing called “no-fall zones,” Junior Tara Quattrone initially got involved in of your fingers and your toes. which is exactly what it sounds like: If you fall, bouldering her freshman year and has since used you die. it to take on new challenges. Dykes said she likes the lack of competition. “I like indoor bouldering to train to climb out- When she goes into a gym or is working on a proj- side, and that’s really why I climb,” Quattrone ect outdoors, she mostly competes against herself said. “Climbing up and getting on top of a moun- and tries to do better than she did the previous tain that way is the most exhilarating feeling and time. the biggest accomplishment.” “The lack of competition gives way for lots of “It has a fear factor to it that makes it really different body types to achieve the same goal. exciting, it’s super addicting,” she said. Some people might be taller and more flexible, In the three years Quattrone has spent climb- while others are much stronger and have a lot ing, she has competed on Western’s climbing more endurance,” Dykes said. “It’s important for team and in multiple competitions that have tak- people to understand that literally anyone can en place at Vital. With all of her experience she climb.” was happy to share some advice for people who The transition from climbing outdoors to were looking to get into climbing. climbing indoors is one Dykes recently made. “Be patient with yourself at first because it “I never understood the love I could have for takes a long time for your tendons, muscles and climbing until I put what I had learned in the gym hands to build up,” Quattrone said. “Just give into play outdoors,” Dykes said. “It sounds really yourself time.” lame, but it is almost like a spiritual experience, Her biggest piece of advice? when you are on a rock 13 feet in the air and shak- “Go outside, don’t just stay inside.” ing and you are so terrified, but you do it anyway.” Climbing indoors and outdoors both come with Senior Liv Raster has been bouldering since a their own merits, but many consider outdoor young age, even before she knew what the sport climbing, while harder, to be more exciting, and was called. it comes with a very different set of risks. While “Growing up where I grew up, there wasn’t re- climbing outdoors, there are variables that climb- Photos Courtesy of Tara Quattrone, ally a gym, I just climbed around rocks. When I ers can’t control, such as rock type, rock consis- Liv Raster and Harper Dykes came here, it was such a big culture,” Raster said. tency, and weather conditions — all of which can Page 8 | Western Weekend Thursday, November 10, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Western Weekend | Page 9 Break a sweat, learn a skill Don’t mind the B.O. ­­— embrace it woman and her experience,” Penny Simpson said. ’ Forty to 50 percent of self defense is addressing Kickin it new school Photos Courtesy of 30 Minute Hit Haley Ausbun posture, Penny Simpson said. “When you’re in a ground situation, what we call The Western Front Empowering women to fight for manipulation stage, it’s strength against strength, themselves, one punch at a time Sweat is sexy. And it can also save your life. just because of the nature of it, and women are Kaitlin Eslinger This is what you hear when owner and master in- weaker strength than men, that’s just the way it is, The Western Front structor Shayne Simpson talks about his programs we’re built different. Our ribs are softer than men’s, at Shayne Simpson’s Martial Arts and Fitness. so more pressure makes it harder to breathe,” Pen- From the outside, it looks normal. On a quiet, “You got to love to sweat. Your trophy is your ny Simpson said. dead-end road sits a plain building, similar to a ware- sweat smelling clothes at the end of the day,” Simp- Penny Simpson said women are really an under- house, with no visible signs indicating what’s inside. son said. “You got to love those.” dog in martial arts. Upon opening the door, bass-heavy electronic At Simpson’s school he teaches the idea you can “For many years I was the only woman in our Jiu dance music spills outside and disrupts the calm. A sweat with a purpose. Simpson said all of his class- Jitsu program,” Penny Simpson said. “You can go shrill bell rings every 15 seconds, indicating it’s time es, from Jiu Jitsu to fitness kickboxing, has a self to a gym, you can lift weights, but it’s a lot more Shayne Simpon’s Martial Arts and Fit- to punch harder and faster. defense aspect. empowering [with martial arts], you can get more.” ness has various pieces of equipment 30 Minute Hit is a women-only gym focusing on “You’re learning these self defense skills that People will come to the school intimidated but available for training purposes. // Photo a core circuit training workout. It incorporates tech- may save your life or somebody else’s life,” Simp- are welcomed with open arms and then become en- niques from kickboxing, boxing and self-defense into son said. “And you’re getting in shape at the same by Haley Ausbun couraged, Shayne Simpson said. “When you start hitting a bag and doing things 13 distinct stations. time.” Chinchen said the Mixed Martial Arts and Muay you never thought you could do, the self esteem “It kills you, but I promise it slowly gets better un- The school started in May 2003, and began with Tai courses are “probably more than 60 percent” rises in you,” Shayne Simpson said. “[You get] a til you feel like a little ninja and you’re totally rocking just karate, but Simpson said it was always growing. Western students or alumni. sense of satisfaction that, ‘Yes, I can do this, I can it on the circuit,” co-owner Veronica Tanner said. With the help of other teachers coming in, the Simpson said other courses, like Adult Self De- take care of myself.’” Tanner and her fiancé, DeWayne Lyman, have school fluctuated between including the various fense, would be more around 20 percent Western Shayne Simpson said there are around 18 staff been running 30 Minute Hit for the last year and a programs it does today. Simpson said it wasn’t until students. it’s a great place to meet other women and have that “It’s suitable for anyone. If you’re willing to learn, members, 13 of which are instructors, and the rest half. The Bellingham location of the gym franchise another school closed down that the school began Simpson said his school, located on 1600 Ken- sense of community and belonging.” we’re happy to teach you,” Tanner said. “It doesn’t do various bookkeeping jobs. has been in town for four years. to steadily include Mixed Martial Arts and Muay tucky St., is the biggest in the area in terms of the Before operating the gym, Tanner was a regu- take that long to get the hang of it.” “Almost every one of my instructors goes through “It’s got a very unique sense of community,” Tan- Tai, which according to the school’s website, is a amount of classes and students. He credits this to lar member. During a rough time in her life, which Tanner and Lyman are both certified instructors instructor training courses on how to teach the art, ner said. “Besides being a fantastic workout, I think self defense martial art that uses speed and power. the school’s sense of family. He even saw students included going through a divorce, Tanner said the for the techniques used through the circuit, some- not just how do the art,” Shayne Simpson said. It was important to create a different way to get from his school playing Dungeons and Dragons to- workout gave her confidence to get through it. With thing they think sets them apart from other gyms. Shayne Simpson said most schools have teachers fit for Simpson. gether in a Facebook photo. her position as owner and trainer, she hopes to pay “You get the best of both worlds,” Lyman said. who are more interested in doing martial arts than “I was looking for a niche in fitness that would Penny Simpson, another owner of the school and that back to the other women in similar situations. “You get the instruction from a class as well as the teaching it. empower and change lives, and not have to com- Shayne’s wife, really encourages women to come in The workout intertwines different self-defense efficiency of having a varied, fast-paced workout.” The school has a trial program that is three to six pete with other fitness since Bellingham is slammed and take classes. Right now she owns her own stu- tactics applicable in real-world scenarios. Having the Bellingham resident and member Rachel Thomp- lessons depending on the course. with fitness,” Simpson said. dio in Fairhaven. confidence to know you can defend yourself is what son started with no previous gym experience. She “I actually undersell them. It costs me money to Simpson says fitness is a byproduct of the “Women are the ones that need it more, in my most women take from participating in the workout, was intimidated by the pressure that comes along bring people in,” Shayne Simpson said. For Mixed school’s purposeful learning environment. belief, because we’re more of a target than men,” Tanner said. with typical coed gym atmospheres and specifically Martial Arts and Muay Thai, the trial is $20. “Basketball isn’t a fitness program, but you’re Penny Simpson said. “Even if you can’t do all the moves perfectly, just sought out a women-only gym. “There’s no commitment,” Shayne Simpson said. sweating at the end,” Simpson said. “It’s the same Penny Simpson said women are often more in- thinking you can makes a big difference,” Tanner Going from a low activity level to an intense cir- “It’s all about them making sure that what we are thing with martial arts.” timidated than men, and instructors have to start said. cuit workout didn’t end ideally for Thompson. doing and what we teach is what they want, and Josh Chinchen, a head coach at the school for with things women can feel like they can do with Creating a safe space for women, in a typically “The first few times, I can’t lie, I did throw up,” that we’re the right school and right personalities two and a half years, said there has been a lot of confidence. daunting environment, is something that’s impor- Thompson reminisced. “But I still felt so good after- for them.” Western students and alumni in his classes. “The instructor can make a huge difference for a tant to both Tanner and Lyman. word that I was like, ‘I have to go back.’” “A lot of the fitness culture is based on body build- Thompson noted how she could have benefited ing and very male dominated sports,” Lyman said. from a gym like 30 Minute Hit when she was in col- “A lot of the time, there’s that sense of intimidation. lege. Hitting the punching bags would be a good Having a place where they can push themselves and stress relief during finals week, she said. not feel like they’re going to be judged is great.” “I did a lot of stress eating in college, which I know Bellingham resident Anita Cash became a mem- is pretty common,” she said. “It would’ve been nice to ber three years ago as she neared her 50s and didn’t have an outlet that wasn’t quite so self-destructive.” want to remain the same fitness level she had been She said she saw the workout as a challenge she stuck at. With little gym experience, let alone kick- could get better at and master. Tanner noticed a sim- boxing, Cash decided to try her hand at 30 Minute ilar mentality among other members, causing them Hit. to want to come back after an intense workout, even “I thought I was going to die,” Cash laughed while if it kills them. remembering her first session. “We all end up the same way at the end,” Tanner Tanner said there are a variety of members rang- said. “No matter if it’s your first time, second time, ing in fitness level and age, with the youngest mem- month-in, five years, [you’re] dead. The good kind of ber being 14-years old. dead. The kind that’s addicting.” Page 10 | Western Weekend Thursday, November 10, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Western Weekend | Page 11

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These shows are a Everyone Has a Hero Railroad Ave. (located in alley, underneath the West Coast, this exhibition is not to be Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. great and entertaining way to show your Location: The Leopold Crystal Ballroom: Rumors Cabaret), Bellingham, WA 98225 missed!” Matt Lesinski, Sales & Marketing Director Cost: Free support for the Bellingham arts commu- 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. nity.” 98225 Cost: Free Christina Claassen, Marketing and Public Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Relations at Whatcom Museum Cost: Free Julie Machado, BAAY Marketing Director Thursday, November 10, 2016 Westernfrontonline.com Vikings look to regroup against Ducks Chelsea Andrews “Hockey is one of those sports and Ryan Parish where everyone comes together,” The Western Front Rowley said. “There is always the first week where it’s vets and The Western men’s hockey team rookies, but everyone starts to mesh knew it was time for a wake-up call. after that. At some point it doesn’t After starting the season 6-0, the really matter how old you are, if you Vikings are 8-7 after dropping seven are trying hard people are going to of their last nine games, including respect that.” three straight losses during the The team is also adjusting to its team’s recent trip to Colorado. first year under new head coach Following the team’s second loss Larry McDonald and assistant to the University of Denver, the team coach Cole Moore. Still, senior called a meeting, urging the need to defender Kyle Neal said he has focus before a two-game home series confidence in the Vikings ability to against the University of Oregon rally around McDonald. Ducks at 10:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, “Larry is a really great guy,” and 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12. Neal said. “He demands hard work Senior forward Riley Gunderson and doesn’t put up with nonsense. hopes the meeting sparks a new He’s not afraid to tell us when we intensity for a team. screw up, but he’s also constantly Senior forward Riley Gunderson moves the puck up the ice “We are in a little bit of a funk reminding us of our potential.” right now, but we are starting to against the University of Idaho Vandals on Friday, Sept. 23, at The Northwest Pacific College turn things around,” Gunderson Bellingham Sportplex. // Photo by Morgan Stilp-Allen Hockey League Conference said. “We changed up our training Championships are held in Cheney, regimen and we are going to start Freshman defender Brandon chemistry between the team’s Washington Saturday, Feb. 18, and working harder.” Rowley says results will come as veterans and newcomers improves. Sunday, Feb. 19.