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1, 2006 Volume 45 Issue 30 HlGHLINE COMM t College June JUN o 1 2006 IWO periodical: Dangerous liaisons students Students elected By Austin Mackenzie differ on STAFF REPORTER rape Daniel Nordstrom and Paul ilate Pittman are the first officers ever to be under High- By Alicia elected Mendez line's new Student Government STAFF REPORTER constitution. The constiutional reform, Fast times at Highline Col- voted in by students just a few lege: The woman goes to a weeks prior to the student gov- party with some friends, drinks ernment elections restructured too much, wakes up and the the system, eliminating five of next morning to discover that the seven existing positions and she had sex with someone she creating one new, unelected po- thought she knew. sition to serve with the elected It's rape, the called date and Student Government. law doesn't distinguish it from The new unelected position, the crime of rape. But many the Speaker of the Caucuses, Highline students say they don't Graphic by Marquis Faulcon will be decided upon in the think it's a big deal. summer, and willoverseeing the "I knew a girl that rented friend came to. me about that throwing themselves on the guy fully conscious, ifconscious at ' new caucus system. . a hotel room, invited a bunch kind of thing before. Itold her at that point. What else is a guy all, due to any form of drug. One-hundred sixty-two stu- of guys over, and no girls, and not toblow it out ofproportion; supposed to think? Youdo lots "It's rape. There's sexual dents voted in the May 24 and brought alcohol and was date he normally wouldn't try to hurt of things when you're drunk misconduct. Itdepends on what 25 elections, two votes of which raped," student Joe Ambler said. her anyway." that you normally wouldn't do. happens inthe crime as what it's were invalidated. Of the votes invited it." Blaming the woman is acom- Ifthe girl has sex and doesn't going to be charged as. How %ghe received, 60 hand ballots situations girls put mon theme for some students. remember then that sucks, but it much force used matters," said were and 102 electronic themselves in, it's like they're Students say that a stereotypi- happens," student Derek Malo- Shile, an advocate for Domestic were votes. Of the five candidates for almost asking for it,"Rana Had- cal life of a college student can ne said. Awareness Women's Network, dad said. include drinking, partying and But the law says that's no de- who declined to give her last president, Nordstrom won with 43 votes, 26.5 of the "These things happen. Peo- sex. That can lead to trouble, fense. name. percent votes cast, defeating his oppo- ple get drunk and have sex. they say. Any form of rape is a felony, "Any penetration, however nents Gupreet Singh, Ian Da- Girls shouldn't blow it out of "We all know a ton of girls and specifically date rape can be so slight, could be considered vidson, Dmitry Kvasmyuk, and proportion and call it rape, es- that throw themselves around, either a second-degree or third- rape," said Amy of the Rape James pecially if they were friends you just know something is go- degree felony, depending on the Crisis Relief Center, who also Bermingham. took with the guy. It makes it a big- ing to happen to them," Joe Am- situation. Date rape specifics declined to give her last name. Davidson second place ger actually is," bler said. include the victim knowing the deal than it stu- See Date, page 19 See Election, page 20 dent Brandon West said. "My "Half the time the girl is perpetrator, and/or not being Highline's wonders College handles change, Bell says ByAlex Cahan An interim arrangement is ficials to see what they could STAFF REPORTER when someone leaves and the focus less on as well as what school utilizes other staff mem- needed more emphasis. While several administrators bers to cover those duties, ac- Not all administrators who are leaving Highline, there is no cording to Dr.Bell. are leaving or have left were part shortage in administration. "The reorganization was of the reorganization. Several, The loss of administrators is very purposefully done," said including Becky Riverman, the part of the overall reorganiza- Dr. Bell. "The work has been former associate dean of enroll- tion of the school inorder to cut moved and redistributed." ment, left for other schools and costs and maintain a high level The reorganization allowed job opportunities. Riverman of service, the college's top of- the administration to continue to took up the same position at ficial says. provide an excellent education Renton Technical College. "This kind of turnover hap- and help for the community de- "Ipersonally support people Photo by Keith Daigle pens all the time," said Dr. Pris- spite the decrease inhead count, intheir efforts to findcareer ad- cillaBell,president of Highline. she said. vancement," said Dr. Bell. The class 2007 has stories tell. Read their of some to stories "We have interim arrange- Dr. Bell said the reorganiza- in the Inside Scoop, pages B1-B8. tion also college of- ments." allowed See Change, page 20 Page A2 6/1/06 USlIF The Thunderword Highline colleague retires after 32 years

r Sx^JjL? By Simone Snow He served in the U.S. Army He also plans to travel, be an STAFF REPORTER during the Vietnam War as a activist for elderly and veterans' military journalist and photogra- issues, and spend time with his Virg Staiger is retiring from pher, a general's attache, and in family. his position as director ofCom- public affairs. He later went on However, Staiger says he munity and Government Rela- to work at the Seattle Times and willmiss Highline. June, "Ithas been part of the daily Fire tions. When he leaves in ihe Auburn School District as lane blocked by he will have completed 32- the coordinator of communica- routine for so long," Staiger illegal parkers and-a-half years of working at tions, before coming to work at said. "Iwillmiss my colleagues, Highline. Highline as the director of Pub- actually the friends who have Numerous vehicles were "I'man oldhand atHighline," licInformation/Publications. been though a lot with me and parked around the Pavilion in Staiger said. "Infact, I've been "Ihave worked hard to pro- my favorite college." the fire lane on May 24. at Highline longer than Ihave mote Highline in the commu- Still, Staiger says he remaB They were blocking any- ever been anywhere." nity and on the campus during thankful for all the opportunities one from being able to drive Staiger was also a student at my years here," Staiger "I Highline has granted him. VirgStaiger said. around. Highline, participating in jour- certainly hope the college is a "I'm very proud to be a Security notified these people nalism and serving as the As- "Iwas fortunate to become in- better place because of my ef- Highline Community College who were in the gym and they sociate Student Body President volved in journalism classes forts and commitment." student and staff alum," Staiger came out and moved their cars. in 1965 until he graduated in that directed me to my career in For the future, Staiger hopes said. "Most of all, Iam very journalism and public relations, to finish a book he has been writ- thankful of the support my fam- The Roof, the roof, "Iwas a student here the very serving as a writer, chief pho- ing about Vietnam, and write a ilyand all ofthe Highliners I've first minute there were classes tographer, and assistant editor children's book currently in the been privileged to be associated the roof isn't on fire on Sept. 18, 1964," Staiger said. of the Thunderword." outline stages. withover my time at Highline." It was discovered on May 24 that there are problems with Can Races: The Science of the precision alarm fire panel. |^N~e \v Rolling Objects presented by It keeps showing that the fire s Brief sj|| Richard Bankhead. alarm in Building 21 is going Science Seminar is on Fri- off, but itis not. day, June2 from 2:20-3:10 p.m. inBuilding 3,room 102. Dizzy student falls For more information con- and takes a tumble tact Woody Moses at 206- 878-3710, ext. 3649 or at A.HighVme student felt dizzy [email protected]. and fell twice on May 25. Pollution talk He fell once outside Building blowing this way Study break 30 and again inside the stairway on the second floor. Learn the dirty truth about willbe provided pollution at Highline's Science on the Sound. Take a break from studying Student suffers for finals. Science on the Sound is a mild injury to ankle given by guest The Inter- series of talks &* ' speakers and sponsored by cultural Cen- «, \u25a0- V is hosting A Highline student injured Highline's Marine Science and ter fl.Vf" his left ankle in the south park- Technology Center. a study break for students ing lot on May 25. The next lecture is titled Air relax, Quality Matters in Our Region to spend \u25a0 time with their friends, and willbe presented by Rich- Mother and son and eat food. ard Stedman. for the staff and Moser inBuilding 1. argue on campus Pizza and drinks willbe pro- reservations Stedman willidentify differ- faculty only Spring Luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon will vided at no cost. ent types ofpollution and the ef- The luncheon is Thursday, not be sold at the door. Amother and son were hav- The break willbe held today, fects ithas on the environment June 8. For more information con- ing an argument outside of June 1 fromnoon to 2p.m. inthe and public health. The cost is $8.50, and you tact Sandy Moser at 206-878- Building7 on May 26. Inter-cultural Center, located on The lecture willtake place on can your money and make 3710, ext. 3200, or at her email, Security directed them to the lower level of Building 6. give June 3 from noon to 1 p.m. It your reservations with Sandy [email protected]. Educational Planning for guid- will be held in the MaST cen- ter located at 28203 Redondo Last chance for Beach Drive South Des Moines Cat found trapped faculty luncheon inside building Science seminar Today is the last day to make

A teacher called about a cat rolling to an end being trapped inBuilding 19 in a classroom on May 26. The weekly science seminar The officer went and let the is rolling into Highline. cat out of the class. This week the topic is Soup

Man snoozes the OU CAN GET YOUR day away on bench SCHOOL TUITION There was a man sleeping on the bench outside the back door FOR FREE ofBuilding 6 on May 28. Security made sure he was OK he departed. and [email protected]

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ByAngela Nelson cups that would get soggy and all of that happening itmade me STAFF REPORTER tear apart after a while.Ieventu- start to think why not me? Ibe- ally just started carrying around lieve that was a sign from God, Lynne Boettcher, Project a metal cup, so Iwouldn't have and it is amazing that Iwasn't Support Specialist for Work- that problem," Boettcher said. killed,"Boettcher said. force Training, proudly dis- Even though there were With such a near death ex- play's her 2006 Extraordinary/ many examples around her on perience and now a criminal Ordinary Awards on top of a what alcoholism can do to your charge, Boettcher felt it was grjay filecabinet inthe corner of body, she continued to drink. time to change. J^foffice. Boettcher kept telling herself The mother of six wanted to Boettcher now helps individ- she knew who she was, and that be able to see her grandchildren uals recover from losing their alcohol was not a problem that grow and not let alcoholism jobs and gives them resources affected her everyday life. take over her life,as ithad done to start over. "Ihave along history of what to her parents. She says her journey started alcohol can do toa person. Ilost She soon got into a treatment when she was laid offfrom her my mother, father, grandfather, program so she could help her- jobof 24 years. and uncle to it.Alcohol is very self and find out about heredi- "I worked in Levitz for 24 patient, baffling, and powerful. tary alcoholism. years putting up the displays. Iwas withmy father inthe hos- With the help of support- One day they asked me into the pital the night he died ofcirrho- ive family, friends, and church office and said they were do- sis. After he passed away Iwent group, she was able to make it ing some cutbacks. They gave straight to the bar with friends. through her 28 days of treat- two options: either Icould be Drinking was a way to let me ment. completely laid off, or Icould deal with all the grief. Itold all "Denial is a big part of the receive part-time hours plus no my friends that Iwas in control disease and while Iwas in the benefits," Boettcher said. and that it could never happen treatment center, they talked Dealing withthe griefof los- to me," Boettcher said. about how it was a disease that ing her job, she soon started to She once had such an ex- takes over your mind and body. weigh her options, and going treme hangover doctors kept her Your mind tells you everything back to school was one. in the hospital to run tests, due is ok, while your body contin- Boettcher said she looked to the fact doctors thought she ues to suffer," Boettcher said. around at many campuses, from was having seizures. Even though she says it was :|f%)ma to Spokane. She was soon medicated and kind ofa shock to winone ofthe •**^She chose Highline because sent home. Extraordinary/Ordinary Wom- she was more familiar with the Photo by Michelle Ericksen The following Monday, after en's Awards, itreassured her of campus, work, lotofthings. very due to the fact that her LynnBoettcher was given the Ex

ca, Spain, Florence, and Paris. Amee Moon, the.campus advis- Florence three years ago. Florence. By Krystal Veltman During the Study Abroad pro- er in the International Student Hoffmann said that she loved For Summer Quarter 2007, STAFF REPORTER gram, students are set loose into Programs. the experience she got from go- Highline is sending students to the local culture and are taught For Winter Quarter 2007 ing and would love to go back Paris. Students live with Pari- Highline students can get out the local language. Highline is sending students and teach for the study abroad sian families and take French of town, and get college credit "The classes vary each year to Costa Rica and Salamanca, program again. courses throughout their stay. almost every quarter. You could for most of the programs. High- Spain. Hoffmann said that she de- The costs of this program go to Spain. You could go to line is part of a consortium of For. Spring Quarter 2007, veloped connections with the varies depending on how many France. You could go to Italy. community colleges that admin- Highline is sending students to students, as they were fellow students go. Salamanca, Spain You could go to Costa Rica. isters these study abroad pro- Florence. travelers instead of students, is an estimated $5,185. Florence Highline offers Study grams. Here, students live with six and they met as a group weekly is an estimated $4,770. Paris is Abroad almost every quarter. Teachers from participating other students and jump right at a local snack bar called the an estimated $3,295. Costa Rica Here, students are offered the colleges around Washington into life on their own in Italy. Lido for dinner and wine. is an estimated $5,190. opportunity to study their sub- can submit a course idea and the Classes such as Italian Life and Hoffmann said that she will These fees excludes airfare, jects and get college credit in consortium chooses one or two Culture, Introduction to Draw- never forget when they were tuition, passport, visa, and per- another country. The destina- for each program. However, all ing, and ArtHistory are offered looking at Donatello's Da- sonal expenses. tions that Highline's Study programs usually offer local lan- inthis program. vid one of the students said "I For more information about Abroad program is planning to guage and culture courses taught Ellen Hoffmann, a teacher at thought Donatello was a Ninja study abroad, go to the Highline go to are Costa Rica, Salaman- by local teachers as well,"said Highline, taught Art History in Turtle," in an art museum in website. Page A4 6/1/06 PINIO The Thunderword Editorial The year in review ,,:0:': As Spring Quarter draws to an end, Highline finds itself walk- ing away from a year that was not without trials. Highline has p,',: struggled withlow enrollment this year, and has had to deal witha myriad ofissues that have contributed to the problem. /Mr After two years of waiting, the new Highline logo was final- ly revealed, but many considered the event to be anticlimactic. The logo was part of Highline's pursuit of brand equity, but the $15,000 spent seemed likeitcould have accomplished more ifput into other venues. Building 99, which is Highline's only visible structure from the highway, still stands without a sign, and it's impossible to say how many potential students pass by the college every day without knowing of its location. Highline's overall lack of advertisement (save for one late night commercial) is somewhat unsettling, and could be a major factor inHighline's dip inenrollment. The impact made by that low enrollment was felt most this quarter when Highline saw its Service and Activities budget tak- Leadership Center is on its way ing shape. The S&Abudget is composed by students, faculty, and staff, and allots funding to various programs throughout the Student Programs is becom- and reality, buthis toolsnapped a leadership retreat where they school. ing the Center for Leadership halfway through his presenta- bang on a drum isn't going to The deficit was felt as many programs did not receive the fund- Development next year, and the tion. teach them how to handle stress ing that they had requested; several programs actually lost money. result may possibly yield fewer After recovering from this or make things happen. For the most part, however, the S&Acommittee was careful and events. demonstration, Brown moved The issue that is being ad- thoughtful, and the new budget reflected this. Afew questionable Associate Dean of Student onto his main point, highlight- dressed is the right one: student items received boosts in funding despite the deficit (namely lead- Programs Jonathan Brown ing how— after leaders are es- involvement should be the first ership developement and a new Club Resource Center), but the spoKe on me new sys- taDiisned, tnose mdi- priority. However, this change budget was responsible overall. tem at a Leadership „„/_,!.„_*y*. viduals willnaturally in philosophy is looking at the Despite the difficult tribulations that the college encountered Luncheon last Tuesday, jjSpjPS^MH go on to create pro- problem backwards, and won't this year, however, many programs stilloccurred and had a posi- where selected students f||^fij|^§|k^'T| grams, necessarily incorporate more tive impact on the community. Unity Week was an undeniable were invited to hear gfB^HHHtt|3 The new program people, but may simply prede- success, as the events sported high numbers of attendees and gen- about the changes. . fJHSlWBWIiPff1 nas tlie best mten~ termine who is considered tflB erated much buzz. The week was also fiscally conservative, which Brown said the name iraHHffi|^9BPq tions, and it shows a leader. highlights what the college can do, even inrough times. change from Student H^l^DH^Iw that the people up- Ifthe new program doesn't Overall, Highline supported diverse and numerous events this Programs to the Center QHKMlHIfcra stairs do care about work out this year, however, it year that the students took advantage of,and everyone hopes to see for Leadership and Ser- (Sjgffljj hSBBJ what students are do- is possible that Highline stu- signifies a similar trend inprograms next year. vice a change r^^| itzgeratzgerald ingand want to help dents willrise from the ashes Highline has done respectably well despite everything ithas inphilosophy. ======them do it. Howev- and take the responsibility; the faced this year. However, there is stillmore to be done.— Instead of having programs er, you just can't manufacture campus community enjoys its The low enrollment issue willnot simply dissipate Highline as a first priority, the new cen- leadership. events and willhopefully step needs to make sure that itcontinuously and effectively markets ter's main goal is producing Leaders aren't made through forward (ifneeded) next year. itself next year, and shouldn't be afraid to use some basic methods, leaders, Brown said. recruitment and job training; Brown and his team have such as signage. Programs are expected to re- leaders are people who stand allof the right intentions, but it Also,as Student Programs begins its shift to becoming the Cen- suit inthe aftermath. up and take control of projects seems like they're trying to re- ter for Leadership (the new program willplace emphasis on creat- Brown marched up and down or put new ideas in motion. invent the wheel. Student Pro- ing leaders before it creates programs), itneeds to remain fastidi- the room among the 45 attend- Student Programs operated un- grams has its flaws, but itisn't ous inits work. Itwould be very easy forthe new program to fall ees, and at one point Brown did der this philosophy, and, with to the point where it should be short amidst such a drastic change. a demonstration called "BigVi- a respectable list of events that thrown out. In this new ap- Next year could be an excellent year for Highline, but it isn't sion," where he brandished a took place this year, itwould be proach those involved need to going to happen without effort. Everyone involved needs to take rubber band that represented his incorrect to say itdidn't work. be careful—about stretching the part and share the responsibility in getting Highline's name into goals. Trying to fabricate lead- program no one wants to see the community and creating a school that people are going to Brown then went to stretch ers. to take care of future proj- itsnap in their faces. want to come to. Ifenough work is put into those two things, then the rubber band to show how ects is ambitious but may not Robert is leading his own Highline is going to have a stellar run through 2007. there is tension between goals work. Sending an individual to revoltion. " "Here at the Thunderword we 're allabout evil

THUNDERWORD Photo Editor KeithDaigle Ad Rep Sharonda McCarver Reporters Candace Bohon- Business Manager Kiana Hayes ik, Erik Breakfield, Karen Daniels, Office Manager Now Hiring Editor-in-Chief .Michelle Ericksen Andrea Davis, Floyd Decker, Lindsey Newsline 206-878-3710 ext. 3318 Managing Editor... AliciaMendez Farah, Emil Jacobson, Trevor Kulvi, Fax 206-870-3771 NewsEditors AlexCahan, Austen Lavery, Rebecca Livingston, Address P.O. Austin Mackenzie Lynette Marquis, Brett Mills,Angela Box 98000, Des Moines, WA 98198 Arts Editor Rachel Lusby Nelson, Jocie Olson, Kaydee Smith, Sim- Building 10-106 Sports Editor Steve Pirotte one Snow, Krystal Veltman, Judy Vue Advertising.. 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 Opinion Editor ,.Robert Fitzgerald Photographer Roman Klimenko E-Mail [email protected] Graphics Editors. ..Marquis Faulcon, Adviser Dr. T.M. Sell Jeremy Kochel Ad Manager Candace Kruger Page A5 OPINIO 6/1/06 The Thunderword Immigration reform could ruin U.S 's flavor

Our government, George W. jobs listed all over the Internet. them for a price that a modern Bush in particular, wants a re- No offense to Mexicans, but business man would laugh at, form for all the illegalMexican how many Americans are will- while raping and killing those immigrants who have come to ing to perform strenuous jobs who wouldn't conform. ===== for long hours and for The Natives fought hard to are many reasons why COIYIITIGrif such a small pay? I retain their culture, and to keep they have come: bet- HmflQft? '^fMBj don't see anyone who their own land to live the way ter standards of living, Hp&igylpB willpass up a $i0-$30 the had lived. What did our more jobopportunities |sj|j||| KflKJllan hour career to make Forefathers give them? Asmall wjtb better pay, excel- KBHB8 minimum wage, or piece of land they call a reserva- education, and §j|jjjiii»9| less, to work in a field, tion. Hardly a fair trade. a better life for their gjffllHJI adish room, kitchen, or As Americans we have families, especially for |ffi|fl|B any other manual labor choices, freedom of speech, and their young children. W| access to an excellent educa- Of course we have EMMa™M^H If they were all to tion system. Ifthis is indeed the HyattH laws that orohibit im- LaurcLaura1 yatt leave, vou mav have melting pot of the world, then migrants from coming to become accustomed of Mexican terrorists blowing America, they seem to have why have we begun to filter out to this country without proper to sitting at dirty tables at your up our buildings? Why are we overlooked the fact that people some ofthe ingredients that add documentation, but that doesn't favorite restaurant, paying even not worried about any other na- were already livinghere. so much flavor to this delectable seem to be a significant enough more forproduce, and purchas- tionality? They want all the fo- In the 1600s the Pilgrims dish? Have we become so ig- deterrent to keep them out. ing textile items at outrageous cus on the US-Mexican border, left England to venture out to norant to our history that we are Ido not have any problems prices, because most Americans but aren't worried about the US- a new land to find a better life, blind and selfish to the meaning withthem coming here insearch won't work for such low— wages. Canadian border. Shouldn't this make a new beginning, and get of what America is supposed of opportunity and advance- Americans are lazy not all extreme concern be more direct- away from English rule to be- to be? We should worry more ment. There are plenty of jobs of them, but the ones who com- ed to our airports' and seaports' come independent. They came about filtering out the "toxic" to go around. Those who say the plain about illegal immigrants safety? Mexicans should be the to "America" and learned the ingredients of hate and terror- Mexicans steal jobs away from don't seem to want such menial least ofour concerns. ways of the land taught to them ism, instead of throwing out the "legal" citizens of America jobs. Our government is being by the Natives who were al- main ingredients that make this haven't looked hard enough for One thing that bothers me hypocritical toward Mexicans. ready established here. In ex- melting pot of a country a de- work. Ihave noticed a variety of about this is the extreme focus Do they forget our American change, they forced the Natives lightful and diverse mixture. jobs listed in all types ofpapers, on Mexicans. Why such the history? Back in the 1400s to speak English instead oftheir Laura Hyatt is a student at not to mention the thousands of concern? Howoften do we hear when Columbus "discovered" own language, took land from Highline. iSabysitting: $10 a day and screaming Highline much better Isacrificed eight hours ofmy fiable orange and brown mush lifeon Saturday tolook after an- themother called food spattered /baby \ than high other woman's 1-year-old son. on my carpet. While Iwas on school Why Iagreed to do itIstillcan't the verge of tearing my hair out, figure out. the boy sat inhis high chair and For most people, high school sacrifices. The only change I'd The mother dropped her son cackled at my distress. sucks. make to my experience was to off at my house at 9 a.m., bring- Later Ifollowed him as he Fortunately, Iwas able to get take more science classes. ing withher a mountain ofbaby crawled around the house in out of that mess by doing the Perhaps the greatest part supplies. As soon as she had awe of his surroundings as part Running Start program, where about doing this is leaving be- unloaded what Iwas Comment of his playtime. He Ican take classes at Comment hind the unnecessary convinced was every stopped to gape at a a community college drama that accompa- baby item inher home squirrel outside the nies fourth period. Igot * onto my living room window, stare at a lamp to leave him be. Anhour later, towards high school as rs..d&m!mm$ '"« the opportunity towork floor, she brandished inthe corner, and glee- he drifted to sleep for a full 20 and study with people a piece of paper at me fullyslap the buttons of minutes before continuing his old enough to be my listing every activity the TV remote against screaming. Finally the mother parents and grandpar- her son was to partake his tinypalm. Itwasn't —came back to collect her son uating Highline with a S^fe^^^^'* ents, who didn't have in that day. until Ibecame his fa- 45 minutes late. time for drama. At 10 he needed to vorite thing to slap that As Iwatched her packing up The life experiences play, at noon he needed Simone Snow Igot concerned. her son's playpen, looking like hieh school. Alex Cahan gained from going to to nap, at 2 he needed As 1 cowered from she was getting ready to go back This has been no a community college t j ;jfed. As the schedule kept this little boy out of pain and to her prison cell,Ijust couldn't easy task. As any student here have provided me with an edu- ranging on and on, Ibegan to fear, Ibegan to wonder where help but ponder the question of knows, taking a full load ev- cation that many people only wonder why itwas that Iagreed exactly on the schedule was why Iand so many others like ery quarter requires dedication, get after years of living. Con- tjj^aby-sit in the firstplace. this? At 11:30 the babysitter me willingsubject themselves stamina, and a healthy amount cerns that were once large tome '-4J> wasn't until Iwatched the becomes a punching bag was to the agony of babysitting. of sarcasm. Ihave had to give as a child are now small to me mother race from my house nowhere to be found on the list It's unpleasant, nerve-wrack- up spending time with friends as an adult. Who cares about with all the speed and enthusi- ofactivities. ing, and for all my trouble, the of mine between halls and at who dates who or what the latest asm of a cheetah hunting down However, my least favorite mother just shoved $10 at me. lunch, and toward the end of se- styles are? There is work to be its prey that dread finallybegan activity was getting the boy to Despite being a nice thing to do nior year, things like Prom are done, and things to accomplish. to sink in. sleep. Ispent 30 minutes lis- for her, itjust wasn't worth it. much less appealing. Iam 18 years old; Ihave a Iturned back to the seem- tening to him wail in tones and Then, as she was leaving, she Friends of mine have reacted legitimate college degree from a ingly innocent little boy who pitches Ididn't even knew ex- asked me ifIwas free to baby- to my going to college in differ- well-established school. stared dully up at me with wide, isted, untilIfinally cracked and sit on Monday. ent ways. There are those who Iam a college junior at a time round dark eyes, sucking on the called the mother. Ilooked at the littleboy who claim that my transfer credits when kids myage are more con- fingers of his right hand. What 1 begged and pleaded with had resumed his expression of are less appealing touniversities cerned with the frat parties they had Igotten myself into? her to let me deviate from the feigned innocence, but Ijust than their Advanced Placement get to go to infall. My first task of the morning schedule by letting him play a flashed a wry smile and shook credits, and there are those who Ididn't take the easy way out was feeding him. It sounded little longer and end his suffer- my head. Iwasn't falling for it stayed, saw how" Iwas doing, and that has made all the differ- rather simple in theory, but ing, not to mention mine. She again. and wish they had done ittoo. the reality turned into a fiasco simply assured me it was en- Simone has separation is- 1 have no regrets from doing which ended with the unidenti- tirely normal and instructed me this. The benefits outweigh the Page A6 6/1/06 The Thunderword Cheers, not tears for Highline Idol

By Brett Mills about 15 years and started sing- STAFF REPORTER ing in church. For her, music is more of a hobby. LikeAmerican Idol,Highline She is a spiritual motiva- Idol had auditions and finalists. tional speaker. She said that her Unlike American Idol, no one music normally implements her was sent home crying after- speaking. wards. "I heard about it [Highline Team Highline put on Idol] through the Thunder- Highline Idol at The Bistro yes- word," said Witfield. A terday. "Ifigured this is my la^^W' The performers included Jen- mester and Ithought Ishould nifer Graybill, Ryan Asa, Tif- take advantage ofeverything, at fany Carter, George Davis, Tye least have fun." Witfield, and Steven Hulet. "It was awesome [perform- The Bistro was packed with ing] just receiving the love from Highline students enjoying the everyone and knowing that peo- performances and many of the ple had the desire to hear what students were dancing around you're singing," said Witfield. or singing the songs with the This was the first time that performers. Photo by Keith Daigle Emmanuel Arhu had ever sung During the performances Highline students Jennifer Graybill and Ryan Asaplayed in this week's Highline Idolshow. as a performance, he usually many of the performers collabo- break-dances. rated with each other. "Tiffany was the one who en- All the performers come piano for 12 years and taking and I've always wanted to play the crowd]. It made me realize couraged me to do this [perform from different backgrounds and vocal instruction for five years. there," said Asa. this is what Iwant to do," said at Highline Idol]," said Arhu. have different goals. Currently her vocal instructor This quarter Asa has been Tiffany Carter. He has been playing piano For one day, they all had is Dr. Sandra Glover here at taking a voice class with Dr. George Davis said that they for six years. Music is a hobby one thing in common: Highline Highline. Glover and that has helped him had started playing music in forArhu. Idol. Highline Idol was Asa's first a lot withstage fright. church at a young age. "Music is something that's a Jennifer Graybill is a musi- official show. He wouldn't have done "Music has always been a part ofme," he said. "Ican't do cian from a big family. He started playing music Highline Idol ifit weren't for part ofray life,"he said. without it." "I have friends in Team witha trumpet about three years the voice class and Jennifer "Shurvon [Haynes] told me Arhu also said that perform- HAgfrVme and they advertised it ago and then moved on to piano Graybill. about it [Highline Idol]," said ing was awesome and thaLhe [Highline Idol] and Idecided and guitar and has even thrown "1 didn't know it was a com- Carter. "We went to the audi- had fun. jflp to do it,"said Graybill, 'There in a little bit ofaccordion along petition until the day of," said tion and killed." The fluid laid back conceit were 10 or 15 people who came the way. Asa. Carter said she plans on pur- was so relaxed that itended with to the audition and they chose "Jennifer said that they "When Ifound out it ulti- suing music and taking iton the an open-mic session that gave the top four groups." [Highline Idol] were holding mately made me step itup." road. audience members the chance to Graybill has been playing auditions to play at The Bistro "Iloved it[singing in frontof Witfieldhas been singing for come up on stage and perform. Arcturus shines once again with new edition

By Krystal Veltman the Writing 260 class. hard to put this together. Ihope STAFF REPORTER The editors meet twice a people like what we have in- week in class to discuss every- cluded." After two quarters of hard thing from what submissions go This year about 250 submis- work, the editors of Arcturus into the magazine to the logos sions were sent into Arcturus. hope that you like the magazine on their t-shirts. lite This year's magazine will as much as they do. For the 2006 magazine the have about 75 to 80 pages ofart Arcturus is an annual publi- editors were Elizabeth Co- and written work. cation with contributions from meaux, Leanne Paperfuss, Ja- iyii§ Itcan be found inthe Highline Highline students, alumni, fac- cob Smith, and Bradley Gains. Bookstore today, June 1, for ulty, and staff. 'This year's magazine's about $5, said the editors. Arcturus features a wide theme is Nature and Technol- "It was really hard to cr^jy: range of written works such as ogy," said Comeaux. from all the submissions^Pt poetry, fiction, and nonfiction Making this magazine was were sent in," said Editor Eliz- as well as photography and art- hard work, but it opened up abeth Comeaux. "I wanted to work. doors for everyone in the class, put everything in, but there iftj The 2006 edition de- and made the students get more wasn't enough space."

u, S3-" two readings buts on campus this week. involved with all the programs ....•.:\u25a0 i V^, _'« i fl There willbe of Arcturus is completely produced here at Highline, said Co- Arcturus on today, one at noon by Highline students. meaux. and the other at 6:30 p.m. in The editors decided what "I made them go all over Building7. went into the magazine by rat- campus," Hashimoto said. "This Photo by Jocie Olson At the reading there will be in- magazines and ing the work. class requires you to be more Graphic design students assemble the Arcturus magazine in the complimentary snacks. Everyone is invited to Everything is done here at volved with Highline." Highlineprinting lab. Highline, from the work put "My favorite part of making attend . into the magazine to the actual this magazine was the interac- yvorkin at the mall? about Arcturus," Comeaux said. neat, because all printing of it, said Professor tion with the other students in "It's so you "Bill said that in the with See in the eall Sharon Hashimoto, who is also the class," Editor Jacob Smith past we started was a hand- has been lame. So submissions," don't forget to call the magazine's adviser. said. "I loved debating which Arcturus's art ful of Comeaux this year worked really hard said, for news and ads The editing of Arcturus is pieces were the best." we "and now we have an ac- to boost up the art to make this tual magazine. It's just really 206-878-3710, ext. 3190 conducted by students with "I went to the art department - magazine an award winner." cool because we've worked so The guidance from their advisers in to talk with Bill Ingalls-Cox Thunderword Page A7 6/1/06 The Thunderword East Asia arrives in the Northwest

By Simone Snow Korean history." STAFF REPORTER For the kids, there will be games and activities available Korea is coming to Federal to participate in, including paper Way. folding and the chance to learn Han Woo-Ri, meaning we to write their names inKorean. are one, is a celebration of Ko- Traditional Korean food and rean arts, culture, and sports. drink willalso be offered, along The events, ranging from a Tae with vendors selling Korean j^won Do tournament to a fash- items. j§_ ",, show of traditional Korean "Every evening we'll have a rostumes, are set up to bring different event," Park said. Korea to the Northwest on June On the first evening,- the Opening Night Gala will pre- "The purpose of the festival view several acts and perfor- is to celebrate Korean arts and mances to come later on during sports," said Sue Park, direc- the festival. tor of the Han Woo-Ri. "It's On the second, a pop concert a chance to experience Ko- ofmodern Korean music willbe rea without having to hop on a held with the artists Crying Nut, plane and travel across the Pa- a popular punk rock group from cific Ocean." Korea; KimJohan, an artist fa- Park's interest in Korean mous inKorea for his hit R&B culture comes from her own songs; and local band New background. Her parents are Heights. both Korean. Her father, Mi- The third and final will The intense percussion group Balkwang will performing T night chael Park, not only owns and be in the an Woo-Ri Village on the third night the feature more traditional mu- runs Midway Dry Cleaners near of festival. sic. Aura Corea, a group which Highline, but is also the mayor immersed in the culture. the Commons Mallin Federal tumes, royalattire, and clothing mixes some contemporary mu- ofFederal Way, an area which is Sports willbe featured with Way, under a 100-foot-by-200- from all four seasons. sic with traditional musjc and home to more than 10,000 Ko- a soccer tournament at Celebra- foot tent called the Han Woo- "It's going to be quite a costumes will be playing, as rean-Americans. tion Park, a Tae KwonDo tour- Ri Village. treat," Park said. "Even for lo- will Balkwang, a group Park "It'san opportunity for Kore- nament at Todd Beamer High One event taking place at cal Koreans out here it's very called "a high-energy percus- an-Americans to celebrate their School, and a golf tournament the village will be a fashion rare for them to see these cos- sion group... like Stomp." f.tage," Park said. However, at Northshore Golf Course. show which will model Ko- tumes." For times and ticket informa- e does not have to be Korean Allthe other events willtake rean clothing from the Choson Park also said there will be. tion, call 253-835-6868, orgo to to attend the festival and become place in the south parking lotof Dynasty, such as wedding cos- "various different exhibits on www.hanwoorifestivai.org. Breeders Theater Chorale auditions are set invests in new 'Capital' on seeking talented crooners By ErikBreakfield the show that deals with prob- By Rachel Lusby "He invited Highline along Tenors and basses are need- STAFF REPORTER lems faced inthe office. STAFF REPORTER with others to represent the ed, Dr.Glover said. The employees will include northwest," says Dr.Glover. To become a member, stu- Going to the theater at the Terry Boyd as Bob, Eric Hart- Do you like to sing? Are you The new choir will be per- dents must audition for choir E.B. Foote Winery is a Capi- ley as Ned, Highline alumni Jim actually good at it? Then the forming master literature such •instructor, Dr. Sandra Glover, tal idea, because the Breeders Cooper as Dan, Highline alumni Arts and Humanities Depart- as that by famous composers at the end of spring or summer opens Theater the summer with Kirsten Olds as Alison,Melissa ment at Highline has the class such as Beethoven, Mozart, quarters, or within the first four "Capital," a play about money Grinley as Leslie, Doug Knoop for you. Bach, Palestrina, Haydn and days of Fall on July 14. Quarter. as Johnny/Dweems, Highline An additional choir course Madrigals. To schedule an appoint- This modern comedy, writ- alumni Steve Scheide as Jason, willbe added to the music de- "Sho.uld the chorale go to ment to audition for the new ten by T.M. Sell is about quirky and Samantha Chapman as the partment next fall. New York, they will perform choir contact Dr. Glover at characters thrown into a corpo- intern. The class is an auditioned Joseph Haydn's Mass in the 206-878-3710 ext. 6170 or at rate takeover. "And then greed said that the script is Green chorale and is open to anyone Time ofWar. [email protected] takes over, which always strong they isn't and that won't have who wishes to try out. writer T.M. Sell said. problem being a an entertain- This class willnot replace the grounded in 1999, Breeders ment to the audience. current beginning choir course Theater has been performing Each performance will be and students may be in one or Co-Opportunity live theater in non traditional held at the E.B. Foote Winery both classes. around the Seattle area in Burien and will be comple- Cooperative The new addition to the mu- Education V. .ice they first opened. Each mented by appetizers, as well sic department exciting winter they donate the profits of as a tasting of stocked wines, is an one show to the Highline Schol- all included in the $20 price of one because students will get :':v5S5r\u25a0^ Swing into arship fund. the ticket. the chance to compete withtheir and -summer with "This willbe the first show I Tickets are available at the talents even possibly com- |||p3_ pete at have directed for Breeders The- E.B. Foote Winery and at Corky Carnegie Hall on April PfeK an internship! ater," said director Scott Green, Cellars, 22511 Marine View 22, 2007 in New York, permit- ;^^§r but he did act with the troupe Dr., Des Moines, WA 98198. ting that fund raising goes as Employers want education anc in their last two performances, Their phone number there is planned. experience. How to get both? Rescues Inc. and Pigeletto. 206-824-9462 "We are beginning soon to Highline's Co-op office has the This has given him previous The show opens July 14 and plan for funds," says Dr. Glov- connections you need for the jn^ stage experience withfive of the runs July 14, 15, 19,21,22,26, er. ernshjps you want. For details, visit the Coopera- eight actors cast. 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. There will The Highline College Choir "The :ive Education office in Building 9. What are you last two shows Iwas in be two matinees July 16 and 30 was invited to participate inthis /\/aitina for? were light and silly. This one that willstart at 2 p.m. More national event by Dr. Geoffrey has more for the audience to un- information is available by vis- Boers, the conductor ofthe Uni- Get real world experience while derstand," Green said. He is re- iting the Breeders Theater web- versity of Washington's Sym- earning real college credit. ferring to the technical aspect of site at breederstheater.com. phony Chorale. Page A8 6/1/06 The Thunderword Stahl explains how to develop apoetic eye

By Austen Lavery life.• STAFF REPORTER Leave all distractions be- hind. Don't forget to leave Just by following some sim- those distractions at home. ple steps any beginning photog- • Just slow yourself down rapher can become a better pho- when talcing pictures. tographer says Highline profes- Many beginning photogra- sor Bob Stahl. phers tend to run into a bind During his lecture Photog- when deciding on what type of raphy: Developing a Poetic camera to use. Eye, Stahl helped to explain Stahl suggests film cameras how to enhance your photogra- for any beginning photogra- Photo courtesy of Bob Stahl phy methods and opening your phers ifthey are looking to learn Antarctica's serene andpicturesque landscape made fora beautiful photo opportunity. photographic eyes to the world the basics. around you. Stahl also says digital is a ture^ "Film on the other hand," a tripod for their photography. cameras have the photographer "There are many ways in good way to go. said Stahl, "allows you to deter- "Iguarantee ifyou use a tripod manually adjust the settings. which one can improve their Although it does have Some mine what you want and how when taking photographs, you Stahl recommends for pho- photography," said Stahl. Pho- drawbacks. want itto look." willbecome a better photogra- tographers to follow the Sunny tographers can follow these "Digital cameras tend to Film also causes deliberation pher overnight," said Stahl. 16 Guideline. From 10 a.m. to simple steps to see a gradual promise perfection," said Stahl. in the photographer because But Stahl doesn't mean that 3 p.m. is a good time to be out change intheir pictures. That's not true. Digital they must decide on what they everyone needs to go out and taking pictures, especially when • Look for a dramatic pres- cameras will provide a good want to capture. buy a tripod for every picture the sun is out. For front litsub- ence of light inthe picture. quality in your pictures, but it Stahl recommends for any they take. Sometimes you may ject matter Stahl suggests for • Try to find a composition will not help you to become a "casual photographers" to bring just want to go use your hand- you to set your aperture setting that fits wellinthe frame. better photographer. two rolls of film with them ev- held forquick pictures. to F-16 and one over your ISO • Look for leading lines Whether you are a vacationer eryday when taking pictures. Quite possibly the biggest setting. that willhelp to guide the eye or not, digital may just be the He also says for any "serious challenge for any new photog- Even if you don't know Jfaft through the picture. way you might go. photographers" to bring three to rapher is the settings on their settings quite yet, Stahl recoHr •In your photography try to Digital will also at times four rolls offilm. camera. Digital cameras au- mends to just mess around with find subjects with life. People cause the photographer to lose Stahl has also recommended tomatically adjust the clarity your camera and "just go with respond best to pictures with their creativity when taking pic- to all of his students to pick up of the pictures, whereas film it." Simple flowers for blooming gardeners By Rachel Lusby also use starts because they are ers; they grow just as well in STAFF REPORTER easy to plant." pots as they do inthe ground. For those who are not able The same rules apply, how- Ifyou're growing a budding to move around so easily, and ever, in their care. You must interest in flowers, spring is the can't go outside and work in an make sure that they have water time to cultivate that thought. actual garden, containers will and fertilizer. Ifyou are new to the garden- work just as well. Also, all these plants like ing scene and are just looking "Planting inpots or on patios well-draining soil. To assure to add a littlecolor to your yard is easiest for older people," says this you can get pots that have ,there are a number of flower- Asahara. holes in the bottom so that the ing plants can fulfillthat wish. This is another great thing excess water drains out and the Joe Asahara, the owner of about the aforementioned flow- plant doesn't drown. Oriental Garden Center inFed- eral Way, says that flowers such as marigolds, petunias, nastur- tiums, and impatiens are easy to grow and even children can handle growing them. "You don't have to stake Petunias create a rainbow inyour yard and scent the air with a them," says Asahara. light and lovelyfragrance. These plants don't require a whole lot of maintenance other choice ifyou are looking to add of extreme cold. than making sure they are wa- a rainbow of color to your yard. Ifyou have children, garden- tered and fertilized. They bloom from early spring ing is a great hobby for them Marigolds are an edible flow- until first frost and you can also to pick up. Not only does it er that many vegetable garden- grow them either in the ground give them something to enter- ers plant amidst their vegetable or in containers. tain themselves with, but italso crops to help keep bugs away. Nasturtiums are another ed- gives them something to take They are brightly colored ible flower. They form either a care ofand to be proud of. and range from red-orange to low bush or a trailing plant and Asahara recommends allow- yellow, to orange in color. come in a variety of shades of ing children to plant flowers They willalso grow almost red, orange, cream and crim- starting from seed. anywhere. son. "Seeds are good for children Petunias come ina multitude They also grow great in al- because they like to watch them of colors and are an excellent most every area except for areas sprout up," he says. "Youcould Page A9 6/1/06 The Thunderword Crossword 101 by Linda Thistle Cyberphobia ByEd Canty

Using the clues, simple arithmetic, and Across a littlelogic, place a single digit (0 to 9) guide in each empty box in the diagram. To 1 Shopper's help youget started, one digithas been 5 Possesses entered in the diagram. 9 Not infavor of ACROSS 13 Thought 1. Consecutive digits in 14 Mowingmachine path descending order 5. Same digit repeated 15 Midday 6. The first digit is the sum 16 Internet cheaters of the other digits 19 Actor Wallach 9-Across minus 3-Down 20 Sole 13-Across Two times 11-Down Three times 21 Typographical symbol Three hundred less 14-Across plus 18-Down than 17-Across Last digits of 19-Across 22 Fed. agency Digits of 6-Across inorder 23 Competent reversed The first digitis the sum 24 Takes in of the other digits Same digit repeated 27 Give out Ten less than 13-Across 1-Across minus 5-Down Drag The last digit is the sum One hundred more than 28 behind of the other digits 4-Down 31 End 5-Across minus 8-Across 12. Digitsof2-Down reversed 32 Merriment. Thirtymore 3-Down One-half of 7-Down 16. than 33 BelhFood chain 18. The first digitis three 34 Netscape, e.g. DOWN times the last digit 1. Twomore than 16-Down 37 Prepare forpublication ©2006 KingFoal ires Syndicate, Inc. 38 Small buffalo 7 Greatest degree 42 Dens 39 Critical 8 More worn 43 Thicket home country? 40 BigApple 9 Joint 44 Precedes sugar 8. GEOGRAPHY: Where 41 Smile 10 Christmas carol 45 Breezes through the exam is the country of Tunisia? 42 Fable 11 Pelted along 46 Female given name 9. HISTORY: When was 43 Remedy 12 Immediately :Abbr. 47 FBIagent Candy bar 48 Proper \iFtest Rodriguez%.H6 the peace treaty between the 44 14 Halts JHHbK United States and Vietnam 45 Type ofcat 17 Province ofIreland 49 Waterless up Davidian, e.g. Challenge 1. LANGUAGE: In feudal signed? 48 Anted 18 Branch 50 times, what was a serfs po- 10. U.S. STATES: Which 49 Fuss 22 Defeat unexpectedly 5 1Preindication state's nickname is "the last 52 Microsoft Office, e.g. 23 One-celled animal 53 Senora Peron 1; DANCE: Who com- frontier"? 55 Periods oftime 24 Foreign 54 Turn rightDobbin 56 Immoralities 25 Very good posed the music for the ballet e>fse|V(H "Romeo and Juliet"? 57 Ireland 26 Relating to the eye notable £161 '6 58 Lucid 27 Singer John 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What bojwMVION'8 59 Gentlewoman 28 Sample is graphophobia a fear of? Bi|BJisnv In a few minutes a KNOWL- L 60 Early garden 29 Body of water 4. GENERAL ipnw ooj}0(M 9 computer can make a EDGE: Where is Georgia In- Down 30 Word before bank Uepjjp9|3 J.8ILJQ "9 mistake so great that it Technology (Geor- 1 Cooties or court stitute of BJUBIJV > would have taken many gia Tech) located? 2 Heartthrob 32 Bottle dweller 6u!iU/\A C men many months to 5. MOVIES: What does a 3 Trucking rig 33 Shoots equal it. "gaffer" a movie set? ' 4Pub fixture 35 Told do on iuesead i. 6. the 5 Olympic star Jesse Exaggerate • • • MUSIC: What does SJ3MSUV 36 Unknown musical term "non troppo" 6 Soft ending 41 Religious leader mean? ••• 7. TRANSPORTATION: (c) 2006 King Features ByGFR Associates Visitour web site at www.gfrpuzzles.com What is Qantas Airways' Synd. Inc. •The final Movie Fridays the years of 1995 and 1998. ian Park will take place on presents Promises on Fri- The event is free and open to Tuesday, July 4 from noon the Kent Arts Commission day, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. in anyone. untilthe fireworks end around [email protected]. ArtsCouUiwcur at Building 29, room 214. The •Kent's eighth annual 10:30 p.m. The event is free. wa.us or call 253-856-5050. filmtakes an alternative look Fourth July • • at the Jewish-Palestinian of -«-wt •\u25a0 wwr n •«-=\u25a0, •Highline photography in- by spiash •Highline students from structor, conflict in the Middle East Wishing Well® Bob Stahl will be following several Jewish and at Lake S S Visual Communications giving an presenta- f encore Palestinian children between Merid- 5625268-425323 program invite everyone to tion of his recent exhibition E D B X UOFLSPA IM attend their annual portfolio "Photography: Devel- j__Qst week's solut 6574^43837628 -|view. Students willpresent oping a Poetic Eye." FESOROBE I EONE feir work that they have all The presentation will BRITISH PROVERB 2526573423732 worked so hard on creating be given on Thursday, | AJMJ I ECSRTETKS I KOC to the viewers of the show. June 1 from 3:30-4:30 ~j^ j j 3785325853825 The open house will be on p.m. in Building 26, ~^~jj/j~~j NMOCHOHFA I SNN June 1 from 4 p.m. until 8 room 318. -^^r^ 2623283675285 p.m. Refreshments will be FOEGRTHTOGERE provided. 2824852467687 Rational NECFSSEOHDESE Numbers 4676747474747 •The Kent Arts Commis- answers RRRSAWTA I RODN sion presents "Abstracts Acrylics" by Beverly Gimlin at HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that willgive you a message every day. It's a numerical puzzle designed to spell the Kent arts commission gal- out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the lery in June. The exhibit will number of letters is 6ormore, subtract 4. Ifthe number isless open on Friday, June 1 and than 6,add 3. The result isyour key number. Start at the up- one ofyour key numbers, left given op- per left-hand corner and check people willbe the to right. Then read the message the letters under the portunity to meet the artist on checked figures give you. 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By Trevor Kulvi "The guys are fillingup fast five ifnot six coming in. STAFF REPORTER with I'm also hoping to get at least The Highline cross country program is now looking good five girls." for the future withthe hiring of Both Palon and Carel will two new coaches to run the pro- also work with the distance run- gram. ners intrack. Barry Carel has been named They willoversee the track the head coach while Keith Pa- program even though there is no yet ton willbe the assistant coach. head track coach named mk "I'm very excited," said Their main duties during me Carel. track season willbe making sure "The experience with track that athletes have their scholar- for helped out and this will be a ships, budgeting the money teams, for good new challenge." the and renting vans Carel brings with him nearly the trips. In addition to renting 30 years of running experience the vans, coaches must drive to the program. them. Often times the drives are "I've been a runner for about long and strenuous. 28 years," said Carel. "I've al- "Iwillcoach the mid-distance and and ways had to work at itand I've long-distance runners I budgets run everything from 5K's to willmake sure that are marathons and triathlons." also under control," said Carel. Paton also brings a big ath- Coach Carel has also set goals letic background to the cross some high for himself and country country and track programs. the team for the cross "I've got a lot of training season. "Ithink we have a chance to winon both the men's and worn- en's team title,"said Carel. "Track we don't have the numbers to compete for a team title because it's more of argttw. dividual goal." ™~^ Ifyou are interested in join- ing the cross country team in the fallyou can contact Barry Carel Stock Photo at 206-878-3710 ext. 3060, Sheree Barbour winning the 800 at the recent NWAACC Track andField Championship meet. Barbour [email protected] or Keith is considered a to win the cross country title inthe favorite fall. Paton at 206-878-3710 ext. 3473, [email protected]. time instructor will help keep don't know where they want to Paton. The first meet of the year will tabs on the runners." go. "Recruiting is not done, but be hosted by the University of The recruiting process can be "Athletes at the community we should be top three, top four Washington. Barry Carel difficult because some athletes college level commit late," said at championships," said Carel. Soccer players rarely recruit themselves

As the athletic season comes summer tournaments. The top they show up to tryouts." Fessehazion is originally and leave the doors open for to a close, coaches now can fo- players are always playing, and The soccer team has been from Sweden, but moved here them to come back. cus on recruiting. Some coach- many ofthem have not made up particularly successful the last to study and play soccer. In "Abig part of recruiting that es willneed to recruit more than their minds about where they several seasons, with a total of most countries in Europe, it is people forget is getting players others, but all will need some willplay next. ======six losses in three not possible toplay soccer com- who could move on to come players as replacements. As soccer is a From tne field years. The most suc- petitively and go to school at the back for another year. Th^j^, One sport that does not need popular but not ma- f§9fH^HfjBjfjff^Jcessful team was the same time. players are better than playwP* alotofrecruitingissoccer. The jor sport in the U.S., HMpP"^!l|f9HHH 2004 squad, which Another source of players Icould recruit because they've men's soccer team is expected there are far fewer fflp 1HH won the NWAACC is college transfers. Although already got experience at this to return 10 players from last college recruiters §k cnampionship for these players can be great as- level." _^^Er * ;Sil8 year's team. However, men's '.'*'"^| the first time in sets, Prenovost does not go out Prenovost says that the big- Head Coach Jason Prenovost is es. In sports such as R--'C J Highline's history. ofhis way to recruit them. gest factor is recruiting is his not stopping recruiting. football or basket- |fcF\. :jm The 2004 team "Ijusttake itas itcomes. We mindset. ball, "I'mnever done recruiting," the best players i|||fS^ i../ lg| had players from far get enough transfers coming "Ireally enjoy recruiting and Prenovost said. "Irecruit year can choose from sev- H&|tftid(j$&f m$ and wide, including back. Steve Mohn is a great ex- building a team because Iknow big 1 Alaska, Eritrea, round. Italk to around 115 eral name univer- IflpjP:'*' W— and ample. He played a year at Pa- what students can achieve here. potential players a year. That sities. In soccer, the raWff — s Somalia. Some- cific Lutheran University, and Like Isaid, Idon't hold grudges by players TEVE \u25a0 IROTTE number dwindles down and best can fall ======times players just then decided to come play here. against players, but in the back the time tryouts come around through the cracks show up, and the He had a great season and now of my mind Itruly believe that that number is about 30." and end up at High- coaches don't know he's moving on to UW," Preno- they've made a mistake in not Recruiting year round is a line. From'Highline they have they exist until tryouts. vost said. coming here. That's part .of necessity as soccer is played the opportunity to move onto a "This year's sweeper, Sam- Prenovost's biggest asset in what makes me a good recruiter. year round. Inother sports there university. uel (Fessehazion), came out of recruiting players from univer- Ireally believe in bringing stu- is a season that lasts a couple "It's a long process," Preno- nowhere. He showed up just sities is his recruiting policy. dents here because Ibelieve it's of months. In soccer, the sea- vost said. "When you relax you a few days before tryouts and "When players choose to go what is best for them." son consists of club games in lose players. You don't know ended up being a real key player somewhere else, Idon't hold Coach Prenovost vowed to stop fall, high school in spring, and for sure a player is coming until for us," Prenovost said. grudges. Ijust wish them well recruiting after he met Steve.

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by jocie Olson EPHANIE 500 words. "The short story, The Stephanie Island ofDreams, took sec- Gildart, every ond place. This really gave Foraccomplishment ILDART me confidence inmy writ- has been a stepping stone ing ability and it's a small leading her to her ultimate step towards becoming a goals. published author," Gildart Gildart was born on said. Sept. 21, 1985inSedro- an au-^k Woolley but has lived in thor isone ofher Federal Way since she was Becomingbiggest dreams. 6 days old after being ad- "Ihave already finished opted. one novel and I'm con- Her birth mother was a stantly revising itand try- high school student who ing to submit it,but it's a felt that it was best to put long process. Iintend. to her up for adoption and her write more short stories adoptive parents couldn't and try to establish myself have children. locally through them, and "Ireally respect my birth studying English and also mother for her choice to cultural anthropology helps see the pregnancy through my writing,"Gildart said. and then trust someone else Her other dream is to to care for me because she tour the world singing. knew that she wouldn't be "I've just always liked able to," Gildart said. music and always liked She said that her parents singing and when Icame to never kept itfromher that Highline itjust became too she was adopted. clear that music was whaW "To me, it's aJmost like Iwanted to study," GildalP Iwas meant to be in this said. family; my way ofgetting She explained that her here was just a littlediffer- faith is her inspiration for ent," Gildart said. singing. During her time at "Even when I'mnot Highline, Gildart has been singing a religious song, I involved in the Highline feel that spiritual influence Vocal Ensemble club, the inthe music," Gildart said. Creative Writing Club, the For Gildart, Highline has Club Resource Team, An- been a chance for her to ime Club, and the Mormon stand up. Club. "Ireally like the oppor- "Youmake time for the tunities that Ihave had," things you liketo do and Gildart said. "Idon't take when you do that every- myself seriously so when I thing usually falls into JOCIE OLSON PHOTO make a mistake Ican stand place," Gildart said. "I up and do better." think ithelps that my par- faith, After Highline, Gildart ents are there to help me. Student finds said she plans on attending It's great to have their sup- Brigham Young Univer- port." family and music sity inSalt Lake City and(|P Her mother is a stay-at- double major inmusic and home mom and Gildart said her while she has been at she has received. scholarships, Gildart partic- either English or anthropol- that she has inspired her to Highline. "Because ofmy partici- ipated inthe King County ogy- j serve others. Gildart's fa- "Mydad has paid the pation inthe music depart- Library Teen Writing com- "Ireally like to write, ther works at Boeing as an tuitionIhaven't received ment and because music is petition. but Iam most interested in engineer and he likes things grants or scholarships for so much a part ofme and "Iwas just barely young writingabout people and structured and organized. and Ilive at home, so I my goals, Iwas able to enough to make itinthis cultures," Gildart said. "He'd take me and my don't have to worry about receive a grant for Spring competition and itwas the Gildart willbe graduat- brother to the library al- rent or where my food's Quarter 2005 fromthe Mu- first writingcompetition ing fromHighline in Sum- most every week, so he's coming from. Itmakes it sic Department and then I've ever really participated mer 2006. also a lot ofthe reason why so much easier to focus on from the Breeders Theater in,"Gildart said. "Myadvice for students Ilove to read so much," studies," Gildart said. Scholarship for the 2005- She had to write a 500- wouldbe to look for oppor- Gildart said. What has made Gildart's 2006 school year," Gildart word fantasy story, but she tunities to stand up and do She said that her family studies at Highline easier said. said that the hardest thing things on campus," Gildart has been a great support for are the two scholarships Aside fromreceiving was to keep the entry at said.

THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS OR DIANAATEPHESUS WAS 350 BY100 FEET, WITHCOLUMNS 60-FEET HIGH 81811 The Thunderword Magazine 6/1/06 AINALEM EBREANANY

BY SIMONE SNOW Ropp said. "She's very supportive ofevery one. I "Nally" love having her inclass." Gebreananya Another professor who Ainalemmay appear to Gebreananya says has had be a small woman, but she an impact her was Bob has faced big challenges in Baugher. her life. "Every time Itake his From leaving her native class, Ichange my life," country as a young girlto Gebreananya said. "Be- dropping out ofhigh school cause ofhimIstopped . to being a single mom, Ge- bartending, and Ionly work breananya has risen to meet weekends when my son is every difficulty. withhis dad." W?. Casually sprawled inthe fall, oack ina chair outside the StartingGebreananya will Highline Student Union, begin school at arms folded across her JOCIE OLSON PHOTO The Evergreen State Col- chest, Gebreananya does lege to earn her bachelor's not appear to be 31years Student travels far to reclaim degree and eventually her old. Her maturity and master's degree inhuman thoughtfulness make her services, inorder to work seem much older, while her hope withnon-profit organiza- features remain free ofany tions to promote awareness sign of age that marks her bringing inEthiopia, com- Gebreananya admitted at Highline as a full-time about HIVand AIDS. as being older than 25. plete withprivate schools, she felt like a hypocrite student. She willgraduate "[Mygoal is] to work for Clad infading blue nannies, and chauffeurs. for many years as she kept this June withher associate World Vision," Gebreanan- jeans, a navy scarf twisted "We weren't rich any- pressing her sisters to be- ofarts degree. ya said. "It'smy dream around her hair, and a gold more," Gebreananya said. come educated, while not "That's something I job." sweater wrapped around "We had to give up every- being educated herself. think a lot ofpeople don't Another dream ofGebre- her, the most significant thing we owned to come to What finallymade her realize, how great the staff ananya's is to have had a part of Gebreananya's America." change was an incident is here," Gebreananya said. positive effect on others at wardrobe is a silver neck- Her situation did not im- Gebreananya says she re- She named Ed Morris, Highline. lace witha charm bearing prove when she ended up calls withembarrassment. who, despite not being her "Iliketo think that inmy the words #1 Mom. It was dropping out ofhigh school While reading to her son teacher, stilltutored her two-and-a-half year career r D present from her now 4- in her junior year. from /Can Read WithMyEyes inmath. She also cited here that I've let someone -r, ear-old son, Matiyos. "Itwas more fun to party Shut by Dr. Seuss, Gebre- Highline professor Vickie know it'snever too late," "Itwas my firstMother's and drink," Gebreananya ananya came across a word Ropp as a major influence. Gebreananya said. Day gift," Gebreananya said shaking her head. she could not pronounce. "Dr.VickieRopp pushed While she is looking /;aid as her lips eased into a "Before Iknew itIwas The word was hallelujah, me to enter a [speech] con- forward to starting a new small smile. missing a week, two weeks, and one she often spoke. test my firstquarter here," school, Gebreananya ad- Unfortunately, Gebre- a month; itwas just easier "[The Highline cata- Gebreananya said. She mitted she feels nervous. ananya did not always have not to go back." logue] came inthe mail two came insecond and kept "Iwillmiss knowing something to smile about. Instead Gebreananya weeks later," Gebreananya on going, speaking at the there are people on campus She had to leave her home went to work as both a said. Highline Gala, to the Wash- whose soul mission is for inEthiopia at the age of12 waitress and bartender for At first, Gebreananya ington state Legislature, the me to succeed," Gebre- due to a developing war several restaurants and looked into attending Green Women's Programs Break- ananya said, tears springing and move to Georgia only night clubs. River, but finally decided fast, and the Black Student toher eyes. "[Highline] is to find herself poor. It "Anything to do with on Highline's GED pro- Union. the only college experience was especially hard since restaurants, I've done it," gram as she feltHighline's "She's one ofthose stu- I've had, and it's been a she had enjoyed what she Gebreananya said. "It's a environment suited her bet- dents who add so much great one." called a "pampered" up- dead-end job." ter. She eventually enrolled positive spirit to a class,"

THE TERRACES OF THE HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLONROSE 400 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND 6/1/06 Inside Scoop

BY RACHEL LUSBY Shaw. "I'mreally glad I'm NES graduating. Highline "Ihave probably lost Soon-to-begraduate Anne Shaw at least two or three good is a woman witha goal to friends since coming become something more. back to school," she said. She has won multiple "When your priorities achievement awards and re- change others feel threat- ceived great acknowledge- ened or they just disappear. ments from her instructors. It's sad, being so busy with Her schedule has been school and having no life. I constantly busy with never could go out. Peopfc° school, work or extracurric- stopped calling or inviting ular activities for the past me places. You'd think the two years, but that hasn't good friends would under- slowed her down. stand and at least still try to Shaw says her work hab- call occasionally or email its and drive to do her best or something, but nope, goes all the way back to el- these two just wait for me ementary school, where she to call and Idon't have was inan honors program. time anymore. Mypriori- Shaw continued to up- ties are elsewhere." hold her standard ofaca- Aside from the hardships demic excellence through- ofbeing a full-time, work- out her remaining school ing student, though, Shaw years. has proven that there is an "Idid OK,"she said. "I upside. had about a 3.6 [GPA] in She has received many high school." awards and acknowledge- In1993 Shaw graduated ments. from Ballard High School. She's received two From there she began at- Highline Academic tending North Seattle Achievement Awards, and Community College but speech and Honors 100 dropped out soon after. instructor Barbara Clin- £jft "Ididn 't want to be in ton nominated her for the^ school anymore. After Who's Who Among Ameri- 12 years ofschool, Iwas can Junior Colleges for done," Shaw said. "Plus 2005. Ididn't feel like anyone Shaw also made the Na- cared. ..the teachers and tional Dean's List inboth such." 2005 and 2006. This is when she began At the finalstretch ofher working as a checker at a time at Highline, Shaw has Safeway grocery store. some advice for current and In 1998, Shaw lost her future students. father to diabetes. "Take advantage ofyour "He was a bigreason I instructors' office hours," am who Iam," she said. she says. "Anddon't be Shaw got a lot ofher AUSTEN LAVERY PHOTO timid, ask questions, never personality and tastes from be unsure." her father, including her Busy student finds She also encourages ev- eclectic taste inmusic and ery student to get involved her love of culture. on campus and says that In1999, Shaw got mar- fortune inmisfortune everyone should try for ried, but things did not end the honors program. She up as planned and she di- "Iwas fascinated," she tasha Burrowes convinced ing wellin her classes, the says those, combined with vorced at the end of2001. said. "Ikept asking ques- Shaw to become involved stress-factor stillreared its grades, matter a loton fu-^ This didn't get her down, tions." on campus. This ishow ugly head. ture college applications, though. In2004, Shaw decided Shaw ended up first being only was she ac- And she would know. "Ienjoyed being by my- to attend Highline to start a student ambassador, and Nottive on campus, she Shaw applied to Seattle self," she said. "Ilearned a working toward her new then becoming the lead was also a full-timestudent University's Diagnostic ™4 lot about myself." goal ofbecoming a diag- ambassador in which she and she stillwas working at Ultrasound Program and Shaw continued working nostic ultrasound techni- helped organize events and Safeway. received notification ofac- at Safeway but she had be- cian. promote the campus. . "Thisquarter has been ceptance withintwo weeks. gun to experience problems For Shaw, being a stu- Shaw also got involved especially hard," Shaw says She had sent inher appli- with the veins in her legs. dent at Highline has been inthe Tutoring Center. about this spring. "Ialmost cation as wellas a resume "Iwas on my feet allthe both a rewarding and Throughout fall,win- had a nervous breakdown." listing all her extracurricu- time," said Shaw. stressful experience. ter, and spring 2005 she She's gone toHighline lar activities. She ended up having to She was encouraged worked as a writingtutor for two years now without She was one of14 ap- seek medical care and had right away by writing in- and from summer 2005 to a break, including sum- plicants accepted into the ultrasounds done to exam- structor Angi Caster to winter 2006 she was the as- mers. Shaw said she has program. ine the problem veins in apply for the Honors Pro- tronomy tutor. no life. Anne Shaw willgraduate her legs. gram. Despite having enjoyed "The hardest part has with a 3.83 GPA and move She was instantly capti- Multiculturaland Stu- being involved on campus been having little-to-no on to attend Seattle Univer- vated by the ultrasound. dent Programs adviser Na- and being proud ofdo- personal lifeor time," said sity next fall.

THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES STOOD 100 FEET HIGHAND WAS MADE OF BRONZE OVER A WOODEN SKELETON IThe Thunderword Magazine 6/1/06 KIMKOMOTO

BYALEXCAHAN Komoto. "Myinfluence would veg- planting have to be Buzz Wheeler etables to tending because ofhis passion for the fields oflaw, From teaching. He throws ev- Kim has made Komoto erything at you and it's just some big changes since a it," coming Highline. matter ofabsorbing to said Komoto. Komoto, 45, has been inthe Paralegal "We have a lot ofmo- Program tivated in since coming here in students our Spring 2004, program," said paralegal and is gradu- instructor ating withher degree this Buzz Wheeler. quarter. "Kimis unique in the that she's veiy bright Originally a farmer sense in and the Kent valley, Komoto works hard. She al- and her husband of20 ways goes the extra step." determined, I years, Bill,grew a variety "She's and of vegetables, particularly think that she willbe quite lettuce and cabbage, successful inher future for work," Safeway. They also ran a said Susan Rich, roadside stand, pumpkin a writinginstructor. "She patch, and hayride during has a kind ofsensitivity the fall. that makes her stand out." After they sold the busi- didnot ness, Komoto wanted to get heavily in- do something else, and she Komotovolved inany wanted to obtain a cur- clubs or programs while rent education. She came she was here. to Highline after deciding "Idid not have the time. that she wanted to be in- IfIhad Iprobably would volved inparalegal work. have been on the board for Highline has the Wash- the Paralegal Association, ington State Bar Asso- but I'malready on my ciation approved paralegal kids' PTA board, and just program. don't have the time," she "There are only three said. community colleges in On weekends, especially Washington that have the when the weather is nice, approved program and the she does make time for others were too far away," some hobbies at home. said Komoto. "Iactually "Ilike to work inthe live closer to Green River yard or outside," said Ko- Community College but moto. they didn't have anything I While Komoto wouldn't wanted to pursue." do anything different about Aftergraduation she her time at Highline, she plans to work withlocal does have advice for future lawyers. students. - "I'mcurrently working "Just stick withit stick part time for a law firm," KEITH DAI LE PHOTO to obtaining the goal you said Komoto. set and don't quit," she She is working at the Mid-lifecareer change doesn't said. law offices ofSteven D. Komoto feels that her Weier, Inc.located in Au- age and life experience burn. slow student down have been beneficial toher She hopes that it will time here at Highline. lead to fulltime work now to and from class and do- having a balance between job," she said. "Ireally "Something special is that she's out ofschool. ingmy homework," said my personal lifeand my enjoyed the classes and the my ability to bring my past Perhaps the biggest ob- Komoto. "Idon't have a career," said Komoto. instructors." life,my work experience stacle to earning a degree mom at home to take care Komoto gives a lot of "Ienjoyed listening to and education experi- forher was juggling her ofme, so Ihave to cook credit toHighline and what everybody's speeches in ence, into my education familyresponsibilities and and clean and shop." ithas done for her. both [speech classes] 100 and my job. Basically I her school work. Besides Because ofthis, she "Highline has provided and 213. 213 was a huge know more than the typi- her husband, she also has feels her greatest accom- me witha quality educa- class, so listening to those cal 19-year-old about life," two children, 17-year-old plishment is obtaining a tion that has enabled me was pretty cool." Komoto said. "Ithink the Melissa and 14-year-old degree intwo years with to step into the paralegal She said she is not going thing that surprised me the Keenan. allthe requirements and a role without any assis- to miss the parking situa- most is that Iam older than "Ihave teenagers so I few extra electives. tance fromthe employer. tion at Highline. the average student, but the have to work intheir ac- "Ifeel that the most They've given me allthe As far as instructors go, students here didn't make tivities as wellas getting important thing to me is skills that Ineed to do my one instructor stuck out for me think that's an issue."

THE LIGHTHOUSE AT ALEXANDRIAWAS MORE THAN 400 FEET TALL 6/1/06 Inside Scoop KIMTRINH

KEITHDAIGLE PHOTOS Quiet woman's work stands out

AUSTIN Mackenzie ferent experiences." Trinh hopes to one day to be able to teach lit- Trinh is a person who freely ad- erature at the community college level. mits that she doesn't stand out. "I'mjust fascinated with literature," she said. Kim"I'mthe kind ofperson you can "Ithink Iwant to teach American literature so I just walk by and never notice," she said. How- can communicate my enthusiasm for literature." ever, this has not stopped her from making con- Part ofTrinh's fascination withliterature tributions to the Highline campus and pursuing stems from her interest in language, fueled by her dreams. the language barriers she herself faced. Born inHo Chi MinhCity, Vietnam, Trinh "There's nothing you can do to escape lan- immigrated to the United States four years ago. guage," Trinh said. She had studied English for several years in Trinhhopes to teach at the community col- Vietnam, but most ofthe English she learned lege level because she enjoys the environment came after she moved. more. "Ididn't want other people to know Ihad an "Ithink it's nicer and friendlier," Trinh said. accent," she said, "not because Iwas ashamed Trinh's desire to teach at a community col- ofmy accent but because Ididn't want people lege stems fromher experiences at Highline. to think Iwas stupid because ofmy accent." "What Ilike about the courses," Trinh said, Despite her fears about her accent, Trinh is "is that they don't try to change your perspec- actually quite easy to understand. Although she tive." starting at Whitman inAugust. "I'mexcited, is obviously not a native speaker, her accent is "When you teach any subject I'mable to but I'malso scared ofleaving Highline. Ittook light and pleasant, giving her a distinctive voice learn more because ofthe contact and commu- me a long time to get used to the environment but not preventing her from communicating ef- nities [ofcommunity college]." here," she said. fectively. Trinhrealizes that she willnever be consid- Trinhdeclined to say why she left Vietnam. After coming to Highline, Trinhbegan work- ered a native writer. However, this fact actually Having spent several years here already, Trinh ing at the Writing Center. She started in spring, works to encourage her inher studies and to does not feel that she willbe returning to Viet- and eventually became the lead consultant and continue her work. nam. won the Outstanding Achievement award for "Apoet once said that for him tobe black "The thing is that ittook me so long to adapt her services. and a poet, people willalways view him as to the American culture that ifIwent back," "OriginallyIstarted working inthe Writing black and a poet," Trinhsaid. "Iwillalways Trinh said, "I'dhave to re-familiarize myself Center because Iloved helping people withpa- be a non-white writer. Ithink that to a certain withthe Vietnamese teaching styles, literature, pers," Trinhsaid, "just hearing about their dif- extent itgives me the strength to go on withmy and culture."

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BYALICIAMENDEZ has remained inclose con- tact withher. physical disabil- "Times are different ity has helped CURTIS now, she's on medication ACurtis Kirkland for her disorder," Kirkland realize allofhis abilities. said. "Adisability should not After10 years ofhis be defined as what you can- mother taking care ofhim, not do, but rather by what KIRKLAND Kirkland said itis more like you willdo to stand out he takes care ofher now. -the abilities you have," "Iremind her to take her Kirkland said. meds, and make sure she Kirkland is wheelchair consistently goes in for bound and has been as long treatment," Kirkland said. as he can remember. Inall of the that time, his hero has been disheartening Superman (Christopher Regardlessaddictions Kirk- Reeve), on whom Kirkland land's father had, he still tries to model his life and says he was the best dad outlook. he could be. He once was Born withcerebral palsy, angry at the lifestyle his Kirkland has a neural de- dad chose that ended his ficiency inthe brain that life,but Kirkland says now limits body movement and he has forgiven him and re- coordination. Cerebral pal- members his goodness. sy occurs during the fetal "Truth be told, when he stage and sometimes a bit was sober, he was a great after birth, there are several guy," Kirkland said. forms ofit depending on Kirkland spends a lot of whichpart ofthe body it his time helping out at his limits. church, or working with "Iwas born withthe children. During his senior form ofSpastic Diplegia. year ofhigh school he went ... Ihave muscle spasms on a mission trip to Mexico in my lower legs. For the to help children between most part, these spasms the ages of4 and 16 ina have been corrected by the foster home. The children one and only surgery which were initiallysurprised by Ichose to have about 10 his disability, but Kirkland years ago," Kirkland said. helped them understand he "Ican move and feel was just like them. everything . Fmjustnot "They had never seen a strong enough to walk wheelchair before. Even- without a walker," Kirkland tually, they would always said. push me around inmy Kirkland grew up with wheelchair and help me off his on again offagain par- ofplatforms. They would ents untilhe was 10 years work together to help me old. His mother had bipo- out," Kirkland said. lar disorder, and his father "Iwas basically their was an alcoholic. ALICIAMENDEZ PHOTO playground. Iconnected After his father died ~ withthem on a personal ba- from an accidental drug Not disabled sis," Kirkland said. overdose, Kirkland began Kirkland willbe gradu- livinginfoster care. ating this spring withhis "Youcould say my mom just on a roll Associate ofArts withan was erratic," Kirkland said. emphasis inbusiness man- Because ofhis mother's withhis respite care pro- battles: getting around and "Ido everything every- agement. After graduating, increasingly violent behav- vider who he had known doing stuff. What might one else does. Ijust don't he hopes to find a job and ior because ofher disorder, his entire life. About three take you fiveminutes complain," Kirkland said. move out, just likeanyone Kirkland was forced to years later he began living might take me 15," Kirk- Again Kirkland's disabil- would, he said. make one ofthe most diffi- withhis aunt and her fam- land said. ity has shown itself as more Superman instincts have cult choices ofhis life. ily,where he stillresides. Kirkland's physical dis- ofa capability that influ- continued to push Kirkland "Due to personal reasons What people may view ability just may be what ences his cheerful attitude. on to succeed and always she couldn't take care of as the easiest part oftheir helped himpull through his "I'mdealt a hand of be optimistic in life. me. ... Iwas the one to day isharder for Kirkland, traumatic childhood with cards and this is how Iplay "Itmakes me laugh and make the choice inthe end such as waking up inthe ease. them," Kirkland said. gives me the strength to to enter foster care," Kirk- morning, rolling out of "Iwas too busy focusing Despite his mother's un- go beyond my limitations land said. bed, or getting dressed and on my every day challenges predictable behavior when and be more than Iever Afterentering foster ready for the day. to focus on all the other he was younger, Kirkland dreamed possible," Kirk- care, Kirkland began living "Allmy lifeI've had two things," Kirkland said. has looked past that, and land said. THE STATUE OF ZEUS IN ANCIENT GREECE WAS FAMOUS FOR ITS BEAUTY 6/1/06 Inside Scoop AULKALCHIK BY MICHELLEERICKSEN attracted to the Drama De- the Soviet partment," Kalchik said. "I Union, to Italy, to really like acting. Fromthe United States, "Iwas blown away by Paul Kalchik has traveled the intelligence of Chris- a long way. Yet he says he tiana Taylor," Kalchik said. stillhas far to go. "She's turned out to be a Kalchik has been an ac- blessing and very helpful tor, and a leader in Student and caring about her drama Government. His interests students." range from criminal justice Kalchikhas been infour to real estate. shows at Highline and in In1986, Kalchik was one short filminSeattle, born inthe city ofNovo- The Bookie. volynsk, Western Ukraine "Ihad my mind set on inthe former Soviet Union. Evergreen State College Kalchik frequently wears but now I'mthinking about a suit, and his confident air a few art schools," Kalchik makes himappear older said. "Ofcourse eveiyone than the age of19. He has KEITH DAIGLEPHOTO willthink I'mcrazy ifItell a youthful face, although it them I'mgoing tobe an is covered inwhiskers. actor." Kalchik's family moved Student leader finds Kalchik found out about to several European coun- Student Government when tries before settling inthe crime, drama a candidate came up to him United States. and asked him to sign his "We moved to Austria family. "The fact is we lived ina graduated fromFederal petition. and lived there for about "We came as refugees. ghetto, we heard gunshots Way High School insum- Kalchik dropped by Stu- three months, and then we The Soviet Government re- at night, my sister saw a mer 2005. dent Programs picked up an moved to Italy where we voked our citizenship when shooting right infront of One ofthe biggest chal- election packet, and ended lived inRome for close we left the country so we her when she was 5,"he lenges Kalchik said he up running for Vice Presi- to a year," he said. "We came to the United States said. overcame was coming to dent ofLegislation. came to the United States as citizens ofnowhere," he Kalchik attended a pre- college. "Iwas one ofthe lucky Nov. 6, 1989; it was close said. school while his parents "None ofmy parents ones and my position was to my parent's anniversary Kalchik's family experi- tried tolearn English. "He went through college, only unopposed," he said. "That so itwas a nice present for enced a culture shock when was able to speak conversa- trade school," Kalchik said. year's president's race was them." they moved intotheir first tional English inabout six "I'm the youngest inmy brutal." Kalchik's family moved home inthe United States months," Kalchik said of family none ofmy older Jonathan Brown, as- to the United States to take in Rainier Beach. his father. siblings went through col- sociate dean for Student advantage ofopportunities "Itwas seven people Once Kalchik's father lege." Programs, explained to that were not available to livingina two-bedroom got a jobas a welder, his .Kalchik has one brother, Kalchik what Student Gov- them. Freedom ofspeech apartment. It was a huge family moved to Federal and two sisters. One ofhis ernment was allabout. and religion were not op- culture shock because Way where Kalchik still older brothers died in1997. "Ittruly felt like a public tions inthe Soviet Union, America was described as lives. "Today I've completed service," Kalchik said. he said. the land ofgold and the Kalchik attended Federal the Criminal Justice Pro- He stillhas goals. "Mydad worked as a land ofgold turned out to Way High School which gram (at Highline) and I "Iwant to get elected coal miner. Ifyou're a be a two-bedroom roach- he describes as a waste of have a certificate inreal into a public office and I Christian (in the Soviet infested apartment," Kal- time. estate fundamentals," Kal- want to be able to say that Union) you are consid- chik said. "Iwasn't getting the ed- chik said. I've at least taught one col- ered a second class citi- Kalchik said his mother ucation Ineeded. Istarted Kalchik's father isnow lege class," Kalchik said. zen," Kalchik said. "You was surprised by the diver- making bad decisions and real estate broker and owns "Iwouldlove to be ina couldn't go to college or sity ofRainier Valley. skipping classes, he said. his own company. movie or a hit on stage, ei- university and you end up "InUkraine and (differ- "Idecided to pullmyself "He's doing very well. ther or." working labor intensive ent parts ofEurope) there out and started coming to He has about 26 real estate Kalchik also wants to jobs." weren't a lot ofblack peo- Highline. agents working for him," own a business, possibly in His grandfather spent ple," he said. "Icame here (Highline) he said. real estate or security. several years ina Soviet "The majority ofthe and found something that Kalchik credited And his education won't prison because he would people (inRainier Valley) worked so Istuck withit," Highline professors Garry stop. not recant his faith. were black," Kalchik said. he said. Wegner and Dr. Christiana "One ofmy fears is "He was released when "Mymom had only ever Kalchik is the current Taylor withgetting him spreading my self too thin Stalin died," Kalchik said. seen one black person be- president ofHighline's Stu- interested inboth criminal and another one is stop- He added that in the fore in Moscow while we dent Government. justice and drama. ping college," Kalchik said. United States his parents were traveling. ... It was Kalchik came to "AtHighline Iexplored "Even ifmy career does had the opportunity to be her first time seeing a di- Highline as a Running Start the Criminal Justice Pro-. flourish Istill want to be successful and raise the verse population. student and technically gram, but then Ialso got taking classes somewhere."

THE MAUSOLEUM AT HEUCARNASSUS WAS DESTROYED BY ANEARTHQUAKE IN1400 AD Page All 6/1/06 PQ The Thunderword Five parks you probably don't know By EmilJacobson the Lakehaven UtilityBuilding, Sarah Florence, a local dog enthusiast, golden STAFF REPORTER and north of21st Avenue South- walks her re- west. triever at Dumas Bay Park. There are many hidden gems The area has a single en- "Mydog loves the water. The spot to bring of nature around this area that trance, and features dense forest park is a great local are worth visiting. with thick undergrowth. Moss your dog," Florence said. These spots all have a natural covers many of the trees, and a Though people bring their any beauty, and represent a piece of small stream runs through the pets to Dumas Bay Park, the living world integrated into area. messes made must be cleaned today's metropolitan concrete Ifwater is what you are look- up. jungle system. ing for, then you can go down Dog walking is prohibited Among the areas hidden the Dash Point Road for about during spring and summer, the gems are: a mile and reach Dumas Bay mating season of the heron. Olympic ViewPark is asmall Park. As it is a wildlife sanctuary, wooded area witha trail running Dumas Bay Park is a wild tampering with the environment through the center. life sanctuary located just off isprohibited. It is located in Federal Way, ofDash Point Road on 44th av- The finalarea to be discussed just offof21st Street Southwest. enue Southwest. ismuch more out of the way,but Itis location isin a suburb. The park has a small park- is definitely a sight to behold. The trail in the park is a dirt inglot, with a single gravel trail Federation Forest State Park, trail with short twists and eU leading into the park. in Enumclaw, is a 619-acre old evation changes. It follows a This park also has a large growth forest. stream that runs the length of woodland init,composed most- This forest has grown up the park. On both sides of the lyof maples. around the White River. Upon trail are small stretches of tall Along the path, there is a arriving, you can check out the trees and light undergrowth. small grassy area on the left hiking trails, which run for 12 The trees form a canopy side with a wooden bench and miles through the forest. over the trail, and light shines patches of daisies growing up Along the way, there are in- down through breaks inthe tree through the grass. terpretive displays that give in- branches. There are entrances After a few more minutes formation on the various plants, at both sides ofthe park, so one of walking, you willreach the and wild life present in the can enter or leave from either beach. The beach begins as park. side. sand, but quickly changes over Ifhiking is not your idea ofa Marine View Park beach is to a rocky, shellfish covered good time, then the interpretive a little piece of paradise that shore. center offers a nice informative is protected by a mildly steep Large logs and driftwood lit- alternative. ter the area. Above the beach, There isno camping or over- quarter mile trial. The setting sun illuminates the scenery ofMarine ViewPark beach It is located just off of 208 there is a wetland, with tall night reservation at Federation in grasses and high water level. Forest. There are some picnic and Marine View Drive Nor- Smaller, bordered on either Olympics to the North. mandy Park, offofFirst Av- The wetland and all of Du- areas, and day-use sites, includ- just side by private beaches, it is The next area is not recog- enue. mas Bay Park are recognized as ingan amphitheater. not unusual for you to have the nized as a park but makes for a The park at top and the a wildliferefuge. The spring and summer are the beach all to yourself. On sunny beautiful, brief walk. the trail beauti- The park is a heron breeding the seasons ofgrowth, and all of forest along are days there is an unobstructed The parcel of land in ques- ful, real treasure is the colony, and the large birds can the proceeding areas promise a but the view of Des Moines and Mount tion is located on the west side tiny beach at the bottom. be viewed on the shore. wonderful, natural outing. Rainier to the south and the ofDash Point Road just south of Avoid body odor with proper hygiene habits

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By Floyd Decker Development Center provides STAFF REPORTER a no-fee, confidential counsel- ing service on all management Chris Mitchell's newspaper topics. needed help. The funding support for He needed help with their Hlghline's Small Business De- business plans, to see what proj- velopment Center no-fee Coun- ects or ideas could be taken to seling service is made possible the next level. through the partnership of the He also needed help with Southwest King County Eco- analyzing the financial portfo- nomic Development Initiative lio,to improve its cash flow and and Highline. increase profits. The business development He needed help with devel- specialists can also assist you oping a business strategy plan in areas of counseling that in- with ways and means to run cludes getting your business off the business more efficiently so the drawing board, to assisting the business could grow, said clients on loan packages, to op- Mitchell, the associate publish- erational success, said Siegl. er of the Northwest Prime Time Siegl is the Highline Small newspaper. Business Development Spe- Mitchell was able to turn to cialist, for the campus and sur- Highline's Small Business De- Photo by Keith Daigle rounding communities and part velopment Center, where Di- of the Washington Statewide Business Development rector Zev Siegl worked to help Chris Mitchell works athis desk as associate editor for the Northwest Prime Time. Mitchell's business Small Mitchell address the paper's isjust one example ofa local business helped by Highline 's Small Business Development Center. Centers Network. problems through three busi- The center markets their ness sessions-. service through their network After analyzing all situations and assist in developing local business of publishing a month- free for our business," Mitchell associates' brochures displayed ineach case, and taking a close, small business, to grow and ly newspaper that specializes said. at all of the associates' 22 state- careful look at each issue, Siegl prosper," said Siegl. in covering news and informa- "Without the directions, wide centers. helped the business develop As an entrepreneur, he was tion for the 50 plus generation, various help, support, and free Marketing is also done strategies that led to operational successfully involved in a series "we started to look for ways to service that our business has re- through the centers' web site through ap- efficiency. This included cost ofbusinesses from 1970 through grow," said Mitchell. : ceived from the Highline Small advertising, public cutting and cost saving, and this 2000, and served as either the "We found out about High- Business Development Center, pearances at local business club enabled the business to grow founder, or a top executive, said line's free business consultant itis very doubtful that the busi- meetings, seminars at commu- and prosper, said Mitchell. Siegl. service. In March 2006, con- ness would be where itisnow." nity centers, and public service "Without the helpand support His leadership and business tact was made with the Highline Siegl said every work day as announcements. However, most we received from the Highline credentials includes vice-presi- Small Business Center, and after a business owner, you talk to of the clients come from satis- referrals, Small Business Development dent and co-founder of Star- three business consultation ses- customers and vendors, butnone fied customer said Center, itwould have taken us a bucks Coffee Company, and an sions, the business is stable and of them have the whole picture Siegl. lotlonger to get to where we are independent business consultant growing," said Mitchell. of your business. A business Business counseling services at, or itmight have never hap- for emerging and established The business center is in the owner should know more things through the Washington State- pened," said Mitchell. Northwest businesses. process of working with the than any one person can actu- wide Small Business Devel- The center is under the direc- Siegl said he came to the business informing an advisory ally learn. opment Centers are free to all tion of Siegl, who says he is de- business center because it,"en- board to come inand give ideas, Outside expertise is some- small businesses and potential voted to assisting in the devel- ables me to help a lot of small and lend support for continuous times expensive, and that's entrepreneurs. opment ofsmall businesses, like business owners to grow their growth and prosperity. where a small business develop- For more information about the one owned by Mitchell. companies, and avoid expensive "Other great things about ment center can be very useful, the Highline Small Business Service, "I'm a small business devel- mistakes. Ireally like doing it." their service were that it is ac- said Siegl. Development Center opment specialist, that counsel After six years ofbeinginthe cessible and their service was The Highline Small Business call 206- 878-3710, ext. 5151. Instructor reaches cross many cultures to teach

By Candace Bohonik She attended Shoreline Com- and went to Seattle University them get something from the STAFF REPORTER munity College before trans- for her master's degree inAdult class to apply to the real world. ferring to the University of Education and Training. For some, that means get- Her name is like a song. Her Washington where she earned a Throughout her schooling, ting organized and ready for the voice mail and email messages bachelor's degree in American Maya worked at Red Robin for workplace." convey a sparkle. Even before Ethnic Studies. 10 years. She put together an When Maya is not working, you meet her, you know you are Maya spent six months in ESL training program to benefit she enjoys hiking, kayaking, going to like her. Mexico inorder to become flu- the Spanish-speaking employ- salsa dancing and belly danc- When you do meet her, she ent in Spanish. ees. ing. is warm and welcoming with a She later lived and worked Maya views her past two This summer she has plans to quick and easy smile that puts in the Los Angeles area as part years at Highline as "an op- spend time with her nieces and you at immediate ease. of an AmeriCorps literacy pro- portunity for me to grow." She nephews, take a beach volley- The lightness inher step and gram. While in Los Angeles, instructs non-English speaking, ball class and travel. the liveliness inher eyes tellyou Manrea Maya she was deeply entrenched in pre-college students inEnglish, She has plans to ride horses that Maurea Maya, Highline both the Filipino and Latin cul- helping them along their career at Cannon Beach and then drive ESL instructor, has a passion for initially pursued a medical ca- tures. path. to Napa Valley to check out the what she does and an unmistak- reer at Western Washington While teaching Spanish liter- "Some are here to survive, cuisine and do some wine tast- en joy for life. University. acy, she observed the ESL class get a job, and pay the bills. ing. Of Filipino heritage, Maya "Ididn't fit into that," Maya next door. "Everyone comes with "Ijust love road trips," Maya was born in Hawaii, grew up in said. UIwanted to work with "It looked like a lot more unique experience and skills, Western Washington, and has healthy people." fun," Maya said. "Irealized I whatever they are. 1 have to taken a road less traveled to be Maya learned sign language can help people through Ian- learn about each student indi- where she is today. and volunteered in the deaf and guages." vidually and come in without On her mother's advice, she blind communities. She returned to Washington pressure," 1 Maya said. *ihelp Page A13 6/1/06 The Thunderword Controlling Class tackles death By Floyd Decker That's why he calls his course is to study psychology, so that I be health counselor, STAFF REPORTER Death and Life,said Dr.Baugh- can a mental money class to overcome your er. and Itook this of death. This class has A lesson before dying: it's Itis important for people to the fear to really appreciate By Floyd Decker ized budget, said Holmes. happen to everyone. realize that they are not guar- taught me going to understanding of STAFF REPORTER She advises that you create a "We all are going to die, and anteed to have them, parents, getting a better life,"Mayumi Shino- spending diary, and daily spec- we have a choice; we can ig- brothers, sisters, spouses, chil- death and Keeping track ofyour spend- ify in your diary exactly how nore it,deny it,pretend it's not dren, and friends for another zaki said. said her ingcan help you from spending much you spend, and what you there, or embrace it, and use it day, so tell them you love them Genevieve Kralis for the and life class too much, a financial expert spend your money on. to enjoy each day that we have now, don't wait, Dr. Baugher goal death is forthe course to help her learn said. Keep track of every dollar on this earth," said Dr. Bob said. to- deal with the and dying "Many people are walking you spend, and at the end ofthe Baugher, who teaches Psychol- Itisinevitable that death is an death process. Seeing so many deaths through a financial landmine. week, ask yourself did you need ogy 130, Death and Lifecourse, issue that someday we must all on her job in the Critical Care Their budget has exploded by to spend your money on what at Highline. face, whether itbe the loss of a on, you one, family member, rela- unit at St. Joseph Medical Cen- more than i you spent it or could Highline professor Dr. Bob loved in Tacoma, the Death and have shopped around and found Baugher teaches the Death and tive, friend, associate, church ter Life course offers topics that a better deal, and what can you Life class, on Highline's main member, neighbor, and finally, help her cope better with impulse buying? campus. He has been teaching face one's own death could do to control death, she said. After asking yourself those the course for almost 30 years. The Death and Life class best "It's difficult to see so many questions and similar questions, It is a class in understanding teaches how to cope and with the many issues people dying, but in some cases will help you to manage the many issues related to death deal of this it's harder to face than other your money more wisely, said and life. death. misconcep- The course is for anyone who times, because in the manner of financial Holmes Holmes. There are some about death, Dr. Baugher wants to better understand death their death and how young they educator The best way to budget your tions said. and life,also to better cope with may be," said Kralis. from the Boeing Employees money is to analyze and item- this Many believe that people death issues, and the fear of "I'm really enjoying Credit Union. ize according to priorities, your to get over their grief after a few death. class. Ithas helped me un- to to basic monthly expenses, your She came Highline months, when in reality, most Topics covered in the course derstand and deal with the pro- the im- monthly bills, and how much dying better," said talk to students about people never get over Ihe death include fear of death, attitudes cess of a little not spending too you would like to save after ex- portance of of a significant person, usually toward death, the funeral and Krali much, maintaining penses, and other monetary ob- the value of their lifechanges. the cemetery, responses to loss, Anthony Hanley, another stu- create a have been met. lot good credit,and how to ligations Another misconception about suggestions for coping with dent said, "Ihave learned a how you cre- successful budget planner pro- No matter well death is that in talking about it griefand depression, and accep- about living, that we take things your plan, you any- gram. ate budget if you might cause death to hap- tance and readjustment. for granted. One can die budget, you time; learn liveour Team Highline and the Boe- don't stick to your pen, said Dr.Baugher. Several of the students taking we should to ing Employees Credit Union will not achieve your budget "What people should know is the Death and Life class have lives to the fullest." sponsored the financial seminar goals. that many wise people believe mixed emotions, and comments For more information about misman- and Life inthe Student Union. This could lead to that looking at your own death about the course. the Psychology Death 206-878-3710, ext. Holmes has a master's de- agement of your money creat- can help you appreciate the life "I'm from Japan, and the course, call gree ineducation, and expertise ing bad debts, and ruining your you have." main reason Icame to America 3414. in financial planning. Her-full credit, said Holmes. time position is doing finan- Inpart two of the workshop, cial seminars, sponsored by Holmes explained how to raise the Boeing Employees Credit your credit score to 688 or high- Union Community Relations er. and Education Department. There are three major credit Inpart one ofthe workshops, reporting agencies in America, Holmes explained how to bud- they are Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union, and they all use Many people do not know a points scoring system. The where their money is going, be- credit points rating scoring sys- they do not have a finan- tem for credit are as follows: 400 cause - cial budget planner program, 600 points range- is poor, 600 Holmes said. -650 is fair, 650 700 is good, When people do not keep a with 688 being a high- good good track record of how they credit rating, and 700 800 is are spending their money, of- excellent. ten they over-use their credit The higher your credit rating, cards, over-write checks, cre- the greater your credit benefits ate unmanageable debts and are, the lower you pay for inter- other financial problems for est rates. themselves, and their families. A high credit rating will When people's debt is far great- qualify a person who is buying er than their income, and they an expensive vehicle or a home begin to fall behind in paying to purchase itwith littleor zero their debts and bills, their sense down payments, and willallow of confidence is shattered, said the purchaser a longer time to Holmes. pay the debt off, according to "Money problems is the the Northwest Credit Associa- No.l reason for divorces in tion. America," Holmes said. Many credit counseling ex- Itis important to know what perts suggest that you keep up you have and how you manage with your credit status, through it,not how much you have; you periodically contacting the three must take the time to manage major credit reporting agen- your own money and resources, cies, to find out what's in your she said. credit. Each journey of 1,000 miles For more information about starts with a single step. The future financial seminar work- first step is creating a personal- shops, call 206-439-5920. Page A14 6/1/06 EWS The Thunderword Mai finds perscription for success

By EmilJacobson uate years. The scholarship Mai also participates in Phi Mai wants to finish her edu- STAFF REPORTER might also pay for some of the Theta Kappa, an honor society cation for medical practice, but student's graduate schooling, that serves the campus and com- she also has an interest in so- Karyn 'Mai, a student at ifthey major in a lab science, munity. cial service. Before she settles Highline, has accomplished math, engineering, or educa- Mai is an officer inPhi Theta down, Mai wants to join the much in her 18 years of life. tion. Kappa. As an officer, Maiassists Peace Corps. Mai has been a student at To receive a Gates scholar- in leading various events, such "PTK helps the community, Highline for two years, and this ship, the student must have a as the Chemo-caps for chemo- and that motivates me to go fur- quarter will finish her associ- 3.3 GPA, plus they must have therapy patients program, which ther inpublic service. The Peace ate's degree. She has managed participated in extra curricular was co-sponsored by Phi Theta Corps is a way to take that ser- to earn a 3.9 GPA. Mai willalso activities including a leader- Kappa. vice to the global level," Mai be graduating from Kent-Merid- ship role. The student must also "We (the officers) help lead said. ian High School this year. write a few essays regarding events. We don't want to con- Mai will now move on into From Highline, Mai will-go what they feel are their great- trol; we just want to help guide the future with fond memories onto the University of Wash- est strengths and weaknesses. events and projects," Mai said. ofHighline. ington, and continue her under- They must also write an essay In this event, Phi Theta Kap- "Highline is very homey, graduate study. Mai then hopes Karyn Mai about any difficulties they have pa members made hats for can- small, the perfept size. I'llmiss to go onto medical school. "I had because of their minor- cer patients undergoing chemo- this school," Mai said. want to start getting experience Gates scholarship. ity background. Finally, the therapy. Mai begins at the University 11 in the medical field, Mai said. This scholarship is for stu- student must be nominated by "Phi Theta Kappa is a great ofWashington this fall. "Iwant to be an Ophthalmol- dents of minority decent, and someone from his or her school, way to build leadership skills "Highline has made a great ogist" gives the student a full ride and someone known as a com- and to get connected with the stepping stone to help with the Mai has also received the through all of their undergrad- munity leader. community," Maisaid. transition," Maisaid. Tent City aided by Somali students work to combat Highline fundraiser drought in their home country

By Judy Vue less tolerating having itin their By Rebecca Livingston but it turned out they were un- against six diseases. • STAFF REPORTER neighborhood," she said. STAFF REPORTER able to. But they pressed on and $40 can provide large wool She said that while politi- hosted the dinner themselves. blankets for ten children. • Phi Theta Kappa's drive to cians still debate over an alter- One hundred and twenty As of Wednesday, they stillwere $60 can immunize 60 chil- collect donations for Tent City native solution for the homeless, people attended dinner hosted money they dren against polio. a not sure how much • Four during May 23-24 was the use of tent cities is a "pretty by Highline Somali students in collected because ofthe compli- $101 can provide 10 fami- a success, said adviser Laura darned good solution." order to raise money for their cations of not being able to run lies witha basic family water kit Manning. "It'speople solving their own drought-stricken country. itthrough Highline. for use during emergencies. - • "Not only did we collect a problems the American way, Somalia is suffering from a The money they collected $648 can buy a supplemen- large supply of items to help yes?" she said. combination of both war and willbe donated to the United tary dry feeding kitthat contains them out, but we also did some However, the American way drought. Up to a millionpeople Nations Children's Fund, and it enough to feed 500 moderately real consciousness-raising," she also involves politics and formal need assistance, according to willmainly go toward supplying malnourished children. said. oppositions to Tent CityFour. the United Nations. water, but willalso be divided The dinner's main purpose Some of the items that gath- Last week, homeless advo- The dinner was hosted at amongst other causes. was to promote an outreach to ered were 400 books, 15 bags of cate and volunteer Lynn Mat- New Holy Community Center On a PowerPoint slide show help those who are affected by food, 15 bags of clothing, and thews said that opposition was Gathering Hall on May 26 and they displayed a chart showing this drought in Somalia, to col- many hair care products that forming in Woodinville to do their goal was to raise $5,000. how much of the money that lect donations and to inform were donated by HairMasters. away withTent City. These Somali students tried you would donate would go to people of where the money they The service project also in- "I think that people don't to host the program through the what causes. donated will be sent and by cluded a panel of three Tent want them around because Highline Somali Student Union, • $17 can immunize a child which organizations. City residents who were invited they're scared ofhomeless peo- to answer questions and speak ple and homelessness," Man- about their experiences. ning said. 25632 Pacific Hwy.South #10 Kent, WA 98032 (253) 946-2233 The panel provided students "I think that's a shame. 1block south ofFred Meyer &Schuck's Auto Supply inside Cedarwood Square a real look at the people that Homelessness is not really they would otherwise only see catching, and no they're not bad on television. role models for our kids," she Delicious Vietnamese Food During discussions, students said. Dine in-Take Out learned of the true hardships On the contrary, Manning Open 7 Days a Week these people's eyes said the presence of through as that Tent Sat 10:00am-9:00pm they answered every question City would enable kids to be- Mon- thrown at them and told stories come more compassionate to- Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm about the Tent City. ward those less fortunate. Manning and six students "(That's) a good thing forour saw these things for themselves, kids, no?" she asked. Student Specials for the "taking three very full carloads Manning challenges those month of April of love." who would argue against Tent "We hung around for quite City. awhile after our tour of their "There is always this ques- set-up, sharing their coffee and tion: Why should Ibe compas- talking politics and religion," sionate with y.ou ifyou are in Manning said. "Truly, we didn't a situation that you brought on want to leave." yourself somehow?" she said. Manning said there are still "My answer always is: those who are opposed to tent Name for me any spiritual hero cities. who would have paused to ask RESTAURANT "I think it's frustrating that someone inneed to demonstrate AUTHENTICVIETNAMESECUSSWE people are not supporting even that they were worthy of com- the idea of a tent city, much passion." Page A15 6/1/06 The Thunderword Professor brings colleagues to Africa "You can talk about Africa By Candace Bohonik or any remote area of the world, STAFF REPORTER but when you take people there they have a different experi- Davidson Dodd, professor ence," Chiabi said. "They get of political science at Highline, to see the people they don't read has traveled to Africa four times about inbooks. They get a dif- in as many decades. Each trip, ferent perspective." however, had a unique purpose Chiabi feels the experience and set ofcircumstances. for him as wellas the colleagues Africa in He first went to who accompanied him was an explore the 1963 witha friend to opportunity to learn and gather culture of Egypt, both ancient materials for their classes. "Iam and modern. There he learned learning also," he said. is dif- that the rest of the world He had never before visited United States. ferent from the a shaman, who is a combination Cross- As part of Operation of medicine man and fortune 1965, he the road Africa in spent teller. Sierra Leone along summer in Chiabi grew up inthe area of with other American and Cana- Cameroon that stillhas a strong dian students. The group helped British colonial influence and build a school for the Ministry the practice was discouraged. ofSocial Welfare. "This experi- Chiabi spoke to the value ence produced an affection for Photo courtes of Davidson Dodd of the experience in dealing Africa in me that has remained their with students who come here a constant," Dodd said. Davidson Dodd and Emmanuel Chiabi traveled to Cameroon last December as part of trip, areas such as Cameroon. He was one of several teach- from teaching to stu- ers, most of whom were also sense of human connection that typically are comprised of stu- principle of is know "When you see where the — they from Highline, who went to is lacking here. "We give up a dents coming from 11-12 differ- every student's name as dents come from, you get a bet- them." South Africa and Namibia under sense of connection for a more, ent language backgrounds and want itpronounced." ter understanding of read the sponsorship of an institu- modern, comfortable life,"said what he has learned from the Chiabi saw the experience You can see photos and tional Fulbright grant in 1999. Dodd. "Are you lonely? It's travel experiences can helpmake of taking colleagues to Camer- Dodd's journal of the trip at to In December 2005, Dodd not a concept there." the students feel more comfort- oon as a very valuable asset www.flightline.highline.edu/ returned to Africa, this time to "We view Africa as primi- able and respected. "My first Highline as well. ddodd. Cameroon. tive," Dodd said, citing the Cameroon is a country on perspective of colonial powers. the west coast of Africa that is "The experience would contrast roughly the size of California. Its 250-mile coastline is along Dodd went on to explain that the Gulf of Guinea in the At- Americans are undereducated lantic Ocean. Although the of- about how Africanculture works ficial languages are English and and that the overlay of the West- French, Cameroon is home to em model ofculture isbased on more than 200 languages. erroneous suppositions. "We Dodd accompanied Dr. Em- presume that everyone wants manuel Chiabi, professor ofan- to be modern. Our image of thropology and political science Africa as given from—the media at Highline, on his 7,000 mile is of limitless crisis war and journey to his family home in famine," Dodd said. Cameroon. While Dodd said that he does to know Em- "Ihad gotten not want to minimize the sense manuel," said. "Iheard Dodd of need, or to rush to judgment, stories, became curious to his we have the "poor Africa" ap- home, family, culture, see his proach, of people living awful where he's from, what shaped lives. "When you go there it's him." quite opposite— you find your- has taken two groups Chiabi self being revitalized." of Highline colleagues to Cam- "The complexity of the cul- eroon. The first group went in ture is overwhelming," Dodd December 2002 and the second said. "The dress is colorful and group inDecember 2005. the hospitality is quite spec- Dr. Bob Baugher, professor also spoke of their of psychology and behavioral tacular." He complexity of language and of science at Highline, his wife family kinship. Kris and son Shawn also ac- the companied Chiabi on the trip. What impressed Dodd was the people. "What Chiabi returns to his home in most people Cameroon once or twice each you get to observe is liv- lives," year. He willgo back this sum- ing their daily— he said. mer inAugust. "People walk they walk ev- The group visited Chiabi 's erywhere." home in Belo, Northwest Prov- What Dodd brought back ince of Cameroon, and became from his Cameroon trip was a acquainted with his family. "feeling of sweetness for the They met the mayor of Belo, people." enjoyed a meal as guest of a He feels that the experience is traditional leader of the Kom beneficial inhis role ofeducator. people called the Fon, attended "It's helpful tohave experiences a Kom wedding, and visited a you can draw on to illuminate tea plant nursery. principles and theories." Dodd said he absorbed a He said his classes atHighline Page A16 6/1/06 The Thunderword News MAST Center willoffer summer camp

By Jocie Olson dence of our own species with STAFF REPORTER those of the Sound and realize that we share the same planet," Highline's Marine Science said Gan. and Technology center will be Each student willbe selected offering a free Summer on the based upon three things. Sound day camp for 11-13 year Every child needs to write a olds. one-page letter explaining their The camp will be held July interest in science and why they 10-14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 want to attend the camp. Along p.m. with completed application, the only "We are the marine sci- child will need to get a written ence center on the South Puget letter of recommendation from Sound and we are here to serve their teacher. the community," said Chris- For an application, go to the tina Gan, biology instructor and MaST website at www.highline. camp coordinator. edu/mast. The letters and ap- Gan explained that they re- Photo courtesy of the MASTcenter plication need to be received by ceived a federal funding grant June 5. The MASTCenter 's summer camp is available to children ages 11-13. to do community outreach, and The letters and application Summer on the Sound is one of can be mailed to Chris Gan, at the ways that they do that. Reymann will be talking the camp is when Higley willbe Gan said that she hopes for an- Highline Community College "We are trying to reach kids about many things from ecol- underwater with a video camera other great group ofkids. P.O. Box 98000, MS 29-02 Des to get them interested in sci- ogy, to stewardship, as well as talking with the kids. "I'm hoping for a successful Moines, WA98198-9800. ence," Gan said. having the children create fish He willalso cover intertidal camp where the kids not only The MaST center islocated at Two community members, print t-shirts. life and have the kids go tide have fun, but learn to appreci- Redondo Beach inDes Moines. Larry Reyrnann and Nancy Lane willbe focusing on wa- pooling. ate something meaningful about For more information about Lane, willbe teaching the chil- ter quality, water chemistry, and Most of what the children a world they perhaps were ini- the Summer on the Sound dren along with Rus Higley, said she will also teach about willbe doing willbe hands on, tially unaware of," Gan said. camp, contact Christina Gan at who is a biology instructor here plankton. Gan said. "Ihope they learn to more 206-878-3710, ext. 3695, or at at Highline. One of the highlights during Last year was successful and fully appreciate the interdepen- [email protected]. Salmon topic of discussion at Science Seminar

Karen Daniels its way back to the very same son for the significant decrease from cities, and destruction of in wild salmon, shabby said. STAFF REPORTER stream it was born in. of wildsalmon. habitats. "They willfind their way up- Protecting these journeys are A salmon hatchery was put in "Everyone says they want to stream, we hope," Shabb said. There is potential for as the reasons for laws that dams the Elwa River to help compen- help the fish, but when you ask "(Salmon) are a cultural icon in much as a ten thousand percent must provide fish ladders allow- sate for the dams. Hatchery fish what they are willing to sacri- the Northwest." increase in wild salmon in the ing them to continue. are smaller, can't spawn on their fice, it's harder to get people to "I'm really coming at this Elwa River if funding comes On the Elwa River these laws own, spread disease more eas- do it,"said Shabb. as a citizen," Shabb said, "It's through to remove the Elwa riv- were never enforced. ily, and are aggressive toward Officials have agreed to re- a personal investment in the er dams, said Sam Shabb at the "In both cases, no fish lad- wildfish, said Shabb. move the Elwa River dams, the area." Science Seminar last Friday. ders," said Shabb. The Elwa River can stillsup- only problem is funding. With The last Science Seminar The Elwa River is just west Salmon used to be able to port wildsalmon ifthe dams are the proper funding the dam willbe held in Building 3-102 ofPort Angeles on the Olympic travel all the way down to the removed. removal can begin as soon as from 2:20 till3:10 pm on The Peninsula and currently has two tributaries of the Elwa River; "There are plenty of dead 2008. Dam removal is the only Science of Soup Can Races by hydroelectric dams. there was 70 miles ofaccessible streams in Seattle, they will option for such a great increase Richard Bankhead. The dams have caused a drop river, but now there is about never support wild salmon," in wild salmon from more than five. said Shabb. 400,000 to 4,000 inthe 94 years It has been inaccessible for Many dead streams in the since the dams were built in almost 100 years for the salmon area can't support salmon be- 1912. to spawn and is the biggest rea- cause of pollution, water runoff The Science Seminar is a weekly presentation every Fri- day given by experts on topics that relate to science. Salmon start their life in Kaihana rivers and streams and as they Japanese Restaurant mature will eventually reach the ocean. When it is time for a salmon to spawn it makes 10% offfor Fall Quarter jobs at the Highline students Thunderword A free chef •Office manager special roll on •Photo editor your birthday •Graphic designer/artist These are paid, on-cam- Sushi, Steak, pus positions. Ifinter- and Seafood ested, send a resume to (206)824-1776 thunderword@highline. 21816 Marine View Dr. edu Des Moines WA 98198 Page A17 6/1/06 The Thunderword Meerdink shines on Highline campus

By Livingston Rebecca said Meerdink. WC11 UllCl" She succeeded 18 months STAFF REPORTER She also oversaw the math later and ittook her a total ofsix lab, including the Academic gSHH?*9^^^^^B * nut rnnQt years to do it. **" Terry Meerdink is a lover of Systems classroom and High- \u25a0^UrS^b^^^^hIb fl^^^^iFfw • ox rriG Lime "IfIhadn't made it then I math as well as her family. line's calculator rental program. would have failed out ofthe pro- Meerdink is a math professor Meerdink is involved in as gram," said Meerdink. at Highline who teaches elemen- many things on campus as she Now that she is here at tary algebra and pre-calculus. possibly can be. Highline, she stilljuggles family "Ilove to see the lights go One thing that she was in- and work. on," said Meerdink, referring to volved in during her Depart- "It is a challenge to balance when students understand what ment Coordinator years was the all of this, but one thing that she is teaching them. Math Resource Center. helps is that Itry to focus on my Meerdink works mainly with "Inaddition to the Math Re- ll^^9mS9R'wllB^^^^^A3^SJ^fl^^i^^^^^98I^S9B^E9^^B^P!Hj^B8^^aDHK»il^sE^^Hl^^^QiStfSSHH %L^^QfiLi DC3T*Ti Will16 work when Iam on campus and below college-level students, source Center, the Math Depart- on my family when Iam with and teaches the occasional col- ment is working on advising so them," said Meerdink. lege-level class. that students willtake the right "This works pretty well for they "Math is something can math classes and take them ear- J;<^^^^fflBHWKHiBilBifi^MMHwB^Bi^ffl^^^^^BBiBB^^^IP^-jmvvvJiiYiiig the most part, but Iam not super do," said Meerdink. "Don't be ly so they can graduate," said human." afraid ofit." Meerdink. She drops one daughter offat "*^ She was born in Mount Meerdink is also involved in -'iT,%iSIShSci ' ..^^BIHJBff^^B^^ffl^BflfiPWwj^^B^^^B^^^ .^jti^^xl^^ht }$$%r"l*'ty 38?^^1 HilljJ school on the way to work, and '" ' Edgecumbe, Alaska, near Sitka, the Moments at » j^ X^^g^K^i^ ' VVdo L/VJ111 her youngest Critical project L- \u25a0'' ~<^I^^^^^^^^BfiSIJ^^fl^^^^ :V5^*^^^MS^fflB!^^*^*\u2666tr* *w* brings daughter where she graduated from high Highline. The goal of the Criti- to the Early Childhood Learn- school. cal Moments project is to create ing Center on campus while her Meerdink got a bachelor's a community that celebrates di- husband drops off their son at degree in mathematics and a versity and multicultural under- school on his way to work. master's degree in education standing. "Working on a degree while from the University of Stanford "They are reaching out raising small children is the in Palo Alto, California. After to students who turned Photo by Keith Daigle easy task hard way to do things," said that she taught at a high school their lives around," said Meerdink. Terry Meerdink teaches math on campus and helps "c , .. for two years inCalifornia. Meerdink. "That's really neat." , ,.«. rst tlme "Ifone has a choice Iwould with. many programs andiactivities... • , Having a desire to teach at The Highline Reads Committee different . recommend getting the degree college level, she started attend- is another project that Meerdink and will re-explain things," exams in Algebra, Analysis, before having the children, but I ing the University ofIdaho. She is involved in and last quarter said Sherry Nunn, a student of and Topology for her Ph.D. she believe that having done it this got a master's and a Ph.D. in she led a reading group for it. Meerdink's. failed allthree. way, 1 can really relate to the mathematics. "This year we are read- One thing that Meerdink "It was really hard and the struggles of the many Highlme While at the University of ing Fast Food Nation by Eric faces daily is the jugglingofher only reason it worked is that students who are taking classes Idaho in 1989, she met Ken, Shlosser," said Meerdink. family and work. my husband Ken was extremely and raising children at the same whom she married in the sum- The purpose of the Highline "Some days things don't go supportive," said Meerdink. time." mer of 1991. Reads committee is for the cam- They now have three chil- pus to decide on a book to read dren: Matthew, 12; Laura, 9; and which ishoped that faculty, staff Haley is 6months. Her husband and members of the community was hired by Boeing which willallread and attend a num- brought the family to Federal ber ofactivities surrounding the Way and her to Higjjiline. book. Meerdink enjoys reading Meerdink said that she wants books with her children, such toget more involved at Highline, as the Lord of the Rings series although she wants to wait until and the Harry Potter series. She six-month-old Haley is older loves to ride bikes withher fam- because she wants to be able to ily. spend quality time with her. "Ialso do not teach in the In Meerdink's classes, she summer so Ican spend qual- does special quizzes where all ity time with my family," said her students do several math Meerdink. problems. She mixes them up She loves to solve math puz- and hands them back out to a zles and loves for her students group ofpeople. to challenge her withnew ones. "There's less pressure," Meerdink was the Mathemat- said Amina Hasanbegov- ics Department coordinator for ic, a student of Meerdink's. five years and one quarter, but They have to correct several she recently stepped down due problems together and write in to the birthof her third child. full sentences what is wrong She was responsible for hiring with them. part time faculty, making sure She grades not only on how each instructor was observed in they figure out the problems class once a year, dealing with and corrected them, but also on student complaints, schedul- how they wrote the sentences. ing math courses and assign- Her students seem to enjoy her ing instructors, making sure the quizzes and her entire classes in bookstore had ordered the texts, general. running department meetings, "I like that she's patient making sure paperwork was done for conferences, ordering Room tor rent equipment for classrooms and still,a lot more. $395/month "I'm actually most directly involved inour advising plans," 818-571-6802 Page A18 6/1/06 The Thunderword News Flying saucers sighted New club hopes to fight media influence By Lynette Marquis lationship they open up a little STAFF REPORTER more. Finally, you meet Mr. Right and you want to open up Highline's new True Love the can all the way, but there Club is pushing against the isn't any fizzleft-it's flat. This media's current by promoting is compared to a pop can that abstinence. hasn't been opened or touched; Earlier this quarter, Jula Staf- inmarriage you're able to open ford said she found the need to up completely and allow all the start a club where people who love and trust to bubble over." want to save themselves for A lot ofpeople cheered Staf- marriage can feel comfortable ford on, but a few lashed com- expressing their feelings. ments and questions like one "Ever since Iwas little my man who asked, "Shouldn't you parents have been so serious live for today?" about true love. They've al- Agirlraised her voice across ways promoted abstinence, so the room, fctIfyou felt that way I'm very passionate about it," you wouldn't be in college." AHighline takes advantage plays student ofthe sunshine as he Frisbee on a warm Stafford said. Stafford said that agree- spring day, refusing to let the unseasonal spot good weather pass him by. of Stafford says the media ment or disagreement isn't the shouldn't promote uncommit- point, she isn't trying to convert ted sex. "The media promotes anyone. "The act of abstinence free sex, which is not healthy is an individual's decision. If Now read this for their viewers. The viewers people do not agree with our might believe that 'everyone is endeavor then we willnot argue Reading program aims to unite campus classrooms doing it'and follow the media's withthem."' lead," Stafford said. "One of our goals is to help "It is time for the virgins to Highline students see the im- By Rebecca Livingston final decision on the book 'come out ofthe closet' and sup- portance of keeping sexual ab- STAFF REPORTER selection for next year will port their keep stinence she be made during finals week. decision to their before marriage," abstinence." said. And though some may roll Highline Reads is trying to The books being reviewed are: On Thursday, May 25, the their eyes, the Love get people across campus to all Mountains beyond Mountains True Club True Love Club showed a mov- has had an enormous amount of read the same book. by Tracy Kidder, The Kite Run- ie {Pride and Prejudice) with support and attention from both This program at Highline ner by Khaled Hosseini, The . pizza soda Building and faculty. in its second year. Each year Things They Carried by Tim free and in students 7. 60 people showed up Next year the club plans to Highline Reads finds a common O'Brien, What Would Almost Jefferson for the movie. host book that everyone on campus Do by Thorn Hartmann, and more events on campus, Before the movie build a membership, have ral- can use in their classrooms and The World isFlat by Thomas L. began, Stafford shared Jier feelings lies about abstinence, as well as intheir own free time. Friedman. about sex before marriage. hold weekly meetings. "Our main goal this year was "I did create a list of cri- "Youth are like shaken-up This quarter there is one more to create awareness of the com- teria that the readers should Tommy Kim pop cans. In each relationship, club meeting on Thursday, June mon book program and begin to be looking for in evaluat- as they grow, they give a little 1, at 1:15 p.m. in the club room set up operational processes," class used the book Fast Food ing the book but, again, it's bit of their love or trust; this is on the third floorof the Student said Pat Phillips, an advisory Nation for their project for Win- all very loose and open," said where their fizz goes. Each re- Union. committee member for Highline ter Quarter and itwas on display Tommy Kim, chairman of the Reads. inthe Student Union for a week book selection committee. Highline is following in the at the end of the quarter. Some things within that criteria Farm fresh fruits &veggries footsteps of many other cam- "We offered book groups for include that itmust not be a text- \u25a0'^•"\u25a0^^ 'or your graduation party! puses that have started a pro- faculty and staff fall quarter, but book, should be medium length, JSk/^n (w$' gram like this. For example, only one group met on a regular affordable, deals with current the University of Washington is basis," said Phillips. and relevant issues for topics, is Waterfront now requiring all freshmen to HighlineReads was hoping to not normally read inhigh school Des Moines read one common book and at- bring inthe author ofFast Food and should be manageable yet Farmefs Market tend a series of lectures. Nation, Eric Schlosser, onto challenging for the reader. There were activities dur- campus, but he has a $15,000 The hope and goal for next ing winter and spring quarters fee whichmade itimpossible. year would be to have more this last year to support the book The committee is currently in campus-wide activities and at ndois Music that was chosen, Fast Food Na- the selection process of review- least two departments from Over20ve tion by Eric Schlosser. ing five books to choose from to each division run some sort of These activities were spon- read for next year. They have activity during the fallor winter BeshCutnowew sored by the Business Division, divided up the responsibilities quarters. And one of the main Highline College Education along division lines. goals for next year is to promote Opening Day Association, Science Seminar, The division representatives faculty to use the book in their Saturday,—June 17 Black Student Union, Arts Week are: Patricia McDonald: Health, classes. 10 am 2 pm j, and PE, "Ithink the benefit £\ and Earth Week which brought Education Richard greatest Des Moines Marina inspeakers and sponsored some Bankhead: Pure and Applied of the Highline Reads program /^ \V n of the student contests. Sciences, Anthony Newton: is that itwillhelp foster a sense www.FarmingandtheETivironment.org/DMFM *~%&JJr^4 "It's been a steep learning Business and Bus. Tech, Marsa of community - that we have a curve this year, but overall we Mair: Staff, Maurea Maya: So- common book we are all read- accomplished our main goal cial Science and Matt Schwisow: ing together," said Kim. Ihe Inunderword willbe hiring tor sev- which was to make Highline Arts and Humanities. Kimalso said that he thinks it eral positions in fall, including graphic de- Reads known to the campus and Each candidate book is be- is especially helpful for students signer, office manager and photographers. ing read by people, establish a foundation for build- four mean- to see how one subject can be Ifinterested, please send a resume to ing the program," said Phillips. ing some people will be read- seen and approached from mul- Gary Nelson's Illustration II ing more than one book. The tiple perspectives. [email protected]. PageA19 6/1/06 The Thunderword Advisers help guide Passing notes and laughter students' futures By Andrea Davis-Gonzalez gree form. STAFF REPORTER "Idon't have a lot of time. I have to wait a long time to see When it comes to planning (educational planning) counsel- their education, most students ors, so Igrabbed an AAoutline are not flyingblind. form," said student Nausikaa Many advisers say that get- Davis. ting any kind of degree can be Instead of seeking help from confusing, that's why services an adviser transferring to other such as educational planning schools, other students figure it and faculty advising are avail- out forthemselves. able at Highline. "Ilook for the schools that I In a non-scientific survey of want to transfer to, and take the 100 Highline students, 72 per- classes they require," said stu- cent said that they have spoken dent Joanne Jang. with at least one person about Advisers say that they en- creating their quarterly sched- courage students to speak with ules. Many of the students said either someone in Educational that speaking with either some- Planning or a faculty member. Highline students take advantage the warm spring to study outdoors. one in educational planning or The difference between the two of afternoon a faculty member has helped is that Educational Planning them avoid taking unnecessary tries to guide students through classes. the general requirements that said that she encourages them to easier process for students with an adviser include sending "They answer the questions are needed for either an Associ- double check that their classes "We have these special con- e-mails, communicating by tele- about classes, guide you through ate of Arts or Associate of Ap- count toward their intended de- nections (with other colleges). phone, and speaking witha dif- requirements, and make choos- plied Science degree. grees. We know whichHighline cours- ferent adviser. ing my classes easier," said stu- Faculty advising follows a Some students have said that es willtransfer to other colleg- One student has said that he dent Geno Amador. more detailed agenda; it tries they do just that. "Ihope Ihave es," Graham said. "We've had communicates with his adviser Another student, Melissa Ab- to guide students through tak- been able to impact students ina this connection for about three in more than one way, and still alde, said that the advisers have ing specified courses for their positive manner," Lilleysaid. years, so we're able to provide receives the help he needs. also helped her and that students major. Many students agree that the very accurate and up to date in- "When Iasked them any who are new to college should The transfer center director advisers inEducational Planning formation." question by e-mail or physically seek advising. in Educational Planning, Siew have made a positive impact on One common major is busi- intheir office about my require- "Advising helps a great Lai Lilley,said she provides as- their careers at Highline. ness. Whether a student will ment courses, they helped me a deal, especially when you're sistance to more than 100 stu- "Speaking with Siew Lai has major in accounting or interior lot," said student Solomon Tes- first starting college. Choosing dents per quarter. made a big difference inhow I design, they willstill be able to faye. "They gave me all the in- classes can be overwhelming." "Isee the adviser as someone view academic planning," said consult with an adviser in the formation on what the colleges On the other hand, some stu- who cares about the well-being student Brittany Clark. "She same department. Mike Cicero needed to(help me) transfer." dents determine what classes to of students and supports their has helped me maintain an or- is one of the five advisers inthe Business adviser Cicero said take for the following quarter academic success," Lilleysaid. ganized schedule that ensures Business Department. He says that advising takes an important by registering for the required Although some students pre- that Itake the proper classes to that he advises more than 40 role in the future of students. courses displayed online or in fer to create their schedules by graduate on time." students each quarter and tries Without any guidance at all, it the Associate ofArts (AA) de- means of self-guidance, Lilley Many advisers say that those to help steer students inthe right would be more difficult for stu- students who plan on graduat- direction. dents to receive the degree of ing from Highline should speak "It is part of my duties as a their choice. with matter (to as an adviser no their fulltime faculty member ad- "Ialways tell students not to "Isee the adviser major. vise) and further Ienjoy helping get too frustrated by not know- someone who cares Joan Graham is one of the students successfully earn their ing exactly what career they are four advisers in the Education degree or certificate at HCC." interested in,"Cicero said. "Just about the students Department and said that she Cicero says that even when get the credential, degree or cer- and supports their sees more than 50 students per a student's schedule conflicts tificate, and doors willopen for quarter. Advisers are involved withan adviser's, itis no excuse you and you never know exactly academic success." in a transfer agreement, which for not being able to receive as- where those doors willlead, but ~ Siew LaiLilley is the communication between sistance. Afew of the ways stu- we do know that without the cre- two-year and four-year colleges, dents can receive consultation dential those doors willremain which can make transferring an without physically speaking closed.

she was date raped at a party. the person and didn't want to ing on the situation, they're not likelyI'd have sex withher." Afterward, Date she had so many con- get him in trouble, she said. themselves and they might re- Others say they'd have sex flicting responses from friends "It seems like itusually hap- gret the action that's going on," witha drunk partner ifthe alco- and continued from page 1 loved ones that she wasn't pens with people you know and Jeff Arntz said. hol wasn't changing any deci- sure if what had happened was trust," said student CliffSatter- "If she's not conscious of sions. her fault or not. "Some of my white. what she's doing that's taking "Sometimes it's OK to have Crisis Relief Center, who also closest friends and mem- family "Iknew a girl who was date advantage of her. Idon't think sex witha person while they are declined to give her last name. bers said things like 'well what raped. Afterward it prevented it's right," Rogelio Gordon under the influence of some- According to the Rape Abuse do you expect when you go to her fromhanging out a lot. She said. thing, ifit doesn't alter their and Network, a party? young,'" people Incest National You're she mistrusted should could Some students say it can be decision from when it would date rape happens said. typically to trust," CliffSatterwhite said. awkward to ask about sex, how- normally happen," Chris Postert women between the ages of 18- She is thankful that she does "Bottom line, Ithink that ever. "You're not going to ask said. 25. Between men and women, not remember most of the as- guys that do that are chumps," the person ifyou can have sex Stillothers say you should be 84 rapes sault, she feels percent of happen to and said still stu- Satterwhite said. with them because that would able to tell, even if the person women, and 16 percent happen pid for even going to the party Other students agree. kill the vibe," student James can't say no. to men. More than 50 percent because six months before a "Noitis not OK to have sex Etherington said. "Ifshe doesn't "It's pretty situational. You ofall rapes willgo unreported. close friend of hers had been with a person while they are say no and I'mpicking up a vibe can tell when someone is too date A Highline student who raped. She never reported under the influence of any kind that she wants to and she's put- impaired to make a decision," asked to remain unnamed said the date rape because she knew of substance, because depend- ting out a message, than most Logan Wallace said. Page A20 6/1/06 EWS The Thunderword Election Change continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Dr. Bell says that Riverman's with 34 votes, netting 21 position will be filled in fall. percent of the votes. Kvasmyuk During Summer Quarter, while took third with 31 votes, or 19.1 finalists are selected for the po- percent, Singh took fourth place sition,Riverman's duties willbe with 30 votes, or 18.5 percent covered by Kim Wazerski ofFi- and Bermingham took fifth nancial Aidand Debbie Faison, place with 21 votes, or 13 per- who will be given the title of cent. Registrar. Of the two candidates for "We're going to do an open vice-president, Pitman won search," said Dr. Bell about the with86 votes, or 53.1 percent of position. "There may be inter- Dr.Priscilla Bell the votes. His opponent Adam Daniel Nordstrom is the Paul Pittman is the new vice nal candidates, but Idon't have Whalen received 53 votes, new student president of president ofHighline. the research that." or on continue to provide 32.7 percent. Highline. "Idon't know of any admin- programs. That coi While Nordstrom is istrative optimis- as well as change the way peo- place for learning as well as so- positions that need fill- has not diminished." tic about the next year, he also pie vote in followingelections. cializing, not too difficult,"Pit- ingbeside's BeckyRiverman's," has some worries about the dif- "I'd like to see the candi- tman said. "Iam confident that said Dr.Bell. ficulties he willface. dates' forum in the Student the students willsupport me and Highline's newest admin- "It'sgoing to be interesting," Union building during lunch give me feed back as well as istrative hire, Larry Yok, will Nordstrom said. "Hopefully I'll hours," Nordstrom said. suggestions on what they would begin working atHighline Sum- have enough time for the fun "Iforsee a pretty slow start to like to see happen." mer Quarter as the vice presi- stuff." next year and it's going to take Even withthe low voter turn- dent ofadministration. Nordstrom, 37, was the old- some diligent effort by both out, Pittman remains unfazed. Yokbegins June 19, and will est candidate for either position Paul and myself to get the ball "One-hundred sixty-two peo- stay until June 30. He willbe by over a decade. He has many rolling." ple are better than 73 or even six off campus until July 24 for plans for what he wishes to see While Nordstrom remains for that matter," Pittman said, some prearranged engagements, in the followingyear. guarded, Pittman is much more "but that number can certainly but willcontinue to serve in that "I think I'm going to start optimistic. be much higher. With more stu- position when he comes back. with figuring out where I'm at," "For the most part Isee the dent involvement and awareness "Idon't believe the college Nordstrom said. implementation ofanything that we willget a much larger voter is going to be short staffed. I Nordstrom hopes to promote will result in making Highline turn out for next year's execu- don't believe itis now or that it an open door leadership policy, Community College a better tive officers race." willbe," said Dr.Bell. "We will