theTHUNDERWORD Highline Community College March 10, 2011 Volume 49, Issue 19

By HUSSAIN RIZVI Staff Reporter

xpensive textbooks are driving students, college book- stores and professors to seek alternative ways to get Eclassroom materials. With textbooks becoming increasingly more expensive, stu- dents can easily end up spending upwards of $500 each quarter. Numbers vary, but textbook prices have risen by as much as 30 percent in the past five years. “Students estimated spending an average of $667 on required course materials during the 2008-09 academic years,” said Jen- nifer Libertowski, public relations specialist for The National Association of College Stores. The National Association of Col- lege Stores is a not for profit trade association representing the campus retailing industry. “This is an increase of over $200 from the 2007-08 academic year,” she said. “The prices of textbooks have gone up 15 percent in the last five years,” said Kathleen Kaser, vice president of The California National Association of College Stores. Unlike the general book market where a love or romance nov- el may sell millions of copies, even the most popular textbook may sell only 5,000 to 10,000 copies, said Laura Nole, manager at the Highline bookstore. The cost of developing a new text- book is more per book than for other kinds of books, she said. Nole said that publishers make the access codes so expensive that it is cheaper for the student to buy the bundle then to buy a used book and the access codes separately. Textbook markets do not operate the same manner as most consumer markets, Nole said. Students do not select the product, and the product is not purchased by faculty or professors.

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Nina Naeher and Alisa Gramann/THUNDERWORD Worker retraining out of money for Spring Quarter

By VICTORIA DOM receive unemployment benefits lot of people.” As the college awaits the Le- likely require a higher skill lev- Staff Reporter while continuing their educa- Of Highline’s $2.366 million The program’s staff hopes that el, so the program encourages tion, excluding general transfer budget from the state, $660,000 Highline will receive similar students to develop proficiency The Worker Retraining Pro- degrees. was designated for Worker Re- funding to that of the 2009-2010 in foundational computer skills, gram has run dry of all student Qualifications for Worker training to serve the 700 stu- school year, with a $1.5 million he said. aid funds for Spring Quarter. Retraining include those who dents that are currently enrolled total budget and $450,000 for Student workers interested in Due to the limited job oppor- receive unemployment insur- in the program. student aid. the program must also file for tunities in the dwindling econ- ance checks, self-employed From the program’s budget, “When the state is short bil- federal financial aid, meet with omy, an increasing number of workers who lost their busi- $330,000 went to Fall Quar- lions of dollars, difficult deci- their workforce program leader, dislocated workers are enrolling nesses, honorably discharged ter, $200,000 to Winter Quar- sions must be made and we will plan their class schedule, and at Highline and turning to the veterans, those vulnerable to ter, leaving a mere $75,000 for be happy to get that much in gain permission from Employ- program. unemployment, and dislocated Spring Quarter. 2011-2012, but we don’t know ment Security. Worker Retraining is a state- homemakers who previously The budget shortage puts the what to expect,” said Dr. Huber. For more information about funded program designed to as- depended on cash flow that is program in a tough situation as “We are anticipating a slow-im- Worker Retraining, contact the sist primarily laid-off workers, a now interrupted due to divorce, services cannot be provided for proving economy in the future program office assistant Lynne number of which who are hav- death, or other circumstances. all, and there is no choice but to to expect less Worker Retrain- Boettcher at 206-878-3710, ext. ing trouble finding living wage “The state gave what they ex- turn away the recently laid off ing students for the next few 3802, via email at lboettch@ jobs, said Dr. John Huber, di- pected to be enough, plus a one- workers, said Dr. Huber. years.” highline.edu, or visit the office rector for workforce education third bonus because they knew “Every day, four to five stu- Dr. Huber says training is im- in Building 6, room 214. services. we were heavily enrolled,” Dr. dents come in asking for help portant because of the changing To apply for the Worker Re- The program, established in Huber said. “We still ran out, and we are forced to use the ‘n- nature of the job market. training Program, students must 1992, allows students to still and now we have to say no to a o,’” he said. Future job opportunities will start by attending the orientation

Weekend INSIDE THIS ISSUE Weather P10 Basketball P11Tet P16AIDS still an coverage tantalizes issue in Africa pages 8-10 hundreds Looks like more rain folks. Grab an umbrella. Index Campus Life 3 Opinion 4 Puzzles 5 Sports 7-10 Arts 11-14 News 15-20 Full forecast|P20 campus life 02 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 Student Government elections scheduled

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Hiring event in Seattle By KRISTEN REMETO Staff Reporter WorkSource Affiliate Down- town Seattle is hosting a hiring Student Government elec- event this Thursday, March 10, tions for 2011-2012 will be on from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Kyle Cotton/THUNDERWORD April 18 and 19. YMCA Opportunity Place lo- A Highline student talks to a supporter of eternal presidential Applications for candidacy cated at 2024 3rd Ave 2nd Floor, candidate Lyndon LaRouche earlier this week. In a sure sign of will be released on Monday, Seattle. spring, the LaRouche folks made their annual migration to cam- March 28. Bring an updated resume, pus, spreading their semi-coherent message to passersby. With the Student Govern- dress professionally and be ment, students have many op- prepared to speak to company and why you should care,” on will discuss financial planning. portunities to get involved. representatives. To attend, call Friday, March 11. The event is free and will be They can participate in setting or sign up at the WorkSource The Science Seminar will be held at the Ranier Community campus policy and procedures, Afilliliate Downtown Seattle at held in Building 7 from 2:20 – Center on 4600 38 Ave. S, Se- and allocated service and activi- 206- 436-8600. 3:10 p.m. attle. ties funds. Olga Afichuk Everyone is welcome to at- For more information, con- They also get to serve as Student Employee of the tend. tact Nicholas Zar at 206-972- members of various campus 4742 or by email at zarnick95@ Year nominations committees and evaluate the need to be replaced. Highline taking alumni msn.com. student programs to reflect the This was Afichuk’s second Nominations are being ac- nominations changing needs and interests of year in Student Government. cepted for the Student Employ- Grant for small Highlines students. Last year she was vice presi- ee of the Year Award. Any gen- Highline is seeking nomi- businesses program Olga Afichuk, president, and dent. eral fund or work study student nations for its Distinguished Vince Dominguez, vice presi- “I felt like I ran out of time,” who has worked for at least one Alumnus Award. The nomina- Highline received a $40,000 dent, held positions in the Stu- Afichuk said. “My first year quarter is eligible for nomina- tions are due by April 11, 2011. grant to expand online entrepre- dent Government for the 2010 was spent learning the ropes tion. Nominees must be former neurship courses. - 2011 school year. and this year was spent trying Nominations are due by 5 students who attended High- The program is 55 credits The Student Government to make a difference.” pm. on Thursday, March 24. line prior to the 2005-2006 and designed for people who terms run from Fall through Both Afichuk and Domin- The nomination form should academic year and have made want to run their own business. Spring Quarter. guez say they had fun with their be submitted to Diana Baker, contributions through commu- Classes for the program will “Holding a position in the jobs, but they also took it seri- MS 6-5 or dibaker@highline. nity service and professional start Spring Quarter on March Student Government is a paid ously. edu. achievement. 28. job. We don’t get paid that Each project they took on Send your nominations to After finishing the program, much but it’s a paid job,” Olga was completed fully, and they worked hard to make it a suc- Bessie’s on drugs Melissa Sell at msell@highline. students can continue their Afichuk said. edu. education with the online cer- The student government is cess. and poops out power tificate options from Highline’s looking for students with lead- “I like being on-the-go and ership skills, social skills, and always having something to Get your finances small business/entrepreneur- Students from winter’s Bi- ship program through the Con- most important, great ideas that do,” Afichuk said. ology 100 and writing classes in shape for free tinuing Education Department. will benefit Highline and its If you have any questions or along with Joy Strohmaier and For more information about students. simply just want more informa- Angi Caster will discuss “Bes- Financial Fitness Day will be the program, visit http://busi- Along with the elections, po- tion, swing by the Student Pro- sie’s on drugs and poops out held on Saturday, April 2, from ness.highline.edu. sitions such as interns, student grams office on the third floor power; why cheese is so gross 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. where experts secretaries, and assistants will of Building 8.

cort from the Security Office. Lot at 5 p.m. and returned to his cursory search, but couldn’t Building 29, and they started vehicle at 10:05 p.m., and found find the vehicle. walking toward the south en- Student falls victim to the driver side window broken trance and ran toward Building out. Man shouts for ride 21. The Highline officer found sexual harassment His Magellan Global Posi- them in Building 21 men’s rest- tioning System and Highline room and told them they had to A Highline student was A man was yelling in the parking permit were taken. The South Parking Lot on March 2. leave, and they complied. sexually harassed by a man on estimated cost of the GPS was the first floor in Building 21 on The man was yelling because at $50. no one would give him a ride. Purse stolen from Crime and March 3. Another car was broken into The student was waiting for He called 911 to complain and campus visitor Punishment in the North Parking Lot on was upset. a ride, and a man came behind March 5. her, almost touching her, and Des Moines Police Depart- A person from Archdiocese The driver left his Kia Soren- ment officers were dispatched, Stalker trails female began masturbating. She im- to in the North Parking Lot, and of Seattle reported her purse mediately ran outside scream- and questioned a bus driver was stolen from Building 27 on student in the Library 10 minutes later he returned to parked in front of Building 29, ing. his vehicle and found the driv- March 5. She and her boyfriend re- a Highline security officer said. Her purse was stolen from A Highline student was fol- er’s side window broken out. The bus driver said the indi- lowed by a man in the Library turned to Building 21 and Building 27, room 101 multi- searched for the man, but vidual got on another bus and purpose room between 7:30 on March 1. Vehicle stolen from headed to Burien. She spotted the man in the couldn’t find them, she said. a.m. and noon. Library following her, and North Lot still missing spoke with the Library staff to Car thieves strike again Minors chased off -Compiled by Yuri Nishizaki report to the Security Office. A Highline student’s vehicle campus for vandalism A security officer searched the Two vehicles were broken was stolen from the North Park- entire building but couldn’t find into last week. One vehicle was ing Lot on March 4. Two juveniles suspected of got news? him. broken into in the North Park- She parked her car at around being responsible for graffiti in thunderword@ She once was followed by the ing Lot on March 3. 8 a.m. and returned at 1 p.m., Building 29 were chased away same man in the Library on Feb. A student parked his Toyota and found the vehicle was gone. by security on March 3. highline.edu 18 and obtained a protective es- Tundra in the North Parking A security officer conducted A security officer arrived in campus life The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 03 By VICTORIA DOM the local governments in nine of and BRANDON HERMAN Washington state the most populated counties to Staff Reporters create more efficient transpor- has given Highline tation systems. The Legislature has required “Funding is provided to the Highline to conduct commuter a mandate to local governments to implement reports and develop a plan to re- programs and develop local or- duce greenhouse gas emissions reduce carbon dinances, some of which end up – all with no funding from the being stronger than the state or- state. dinances,” Johnston said. “The The State Agency Climate emissions main point is to work with the Leadership Act was passed in resources available to maxi- 2009, establishing greenhouse mize the dollars and make them gas emission reduction limits go farther.” for state agencies. The program targets large Highline, being among these employers who have at least agencies, must therefore calcu- 100 employees who commute late the commuting emissions through the congested high- and develop a strategy to meet ways during 6-9 a.m. the greenhouse gas reduction and no Highline surveys its facul- targets. ty and staff to find how many “An unfunded mandate for commuters carpool, the average the next couple of years will traveling distance, as well as the be under way to determine the money to likelihood of switching to alter- carbon footprint in greenhouse native transportation methods, gas emissions for commuting also including an overall break- students and staff members,” pay for it. down by zip code on what type said Larry Yok, vice president of transportation is the most for administration at Highline. popular. Although the reports are Scientists say the carbon di- but the hard part is that the col- types of programs.” Alternative methods that mandatory, the state agencies oxide levels being released are lege has no money to do so, said The college has taken a step Highline currently offers are receive no funding to complete exceeding that which the envi- Highline Facilities Director in the green direction to further the ORCA pass reimbursement the reports, adding yet another ronment can naturally absorb. Barry Holldorf. implement these requirements and the guaranteed ride home. expense to Highline’s shrinking The two primary sources of The state, on the other hand, as Victoria England was named The ORCA pass reimburse- budget. carbon dioxide emissions are says that filing the reports re- coordinator for the Commute ment offers a 15 percent reim- Through the Climate Lead- burning coal used for electricity quire little to no additional Trip Reduction program, as she bursement on ORCA transit ership Act, the Legislature has generation and petroleum used funding. was hired as a new executive passes for students up to $15 set a goal that by 2020, the for motor transport. The information needed to assistant/analyst for administra- per month, and 50 percent reim- emission levels will be reduced “To calculate the emissions, calculate the emission levels tion last week. bursement per month for staff by 15 percent from 2005. we multiply the amounts of coal should be readily available to As part of the plan to re- and faculty. The act requires state agen- or other fuels by the greenhouse the state agencies, said Adels- duce greenhouse gas emissions, The guaranteed ride home cies to conduct annual green- gas conversion factors,” said man. Therefore, the money Highline, among other urban program is a way for staff and house gas emission reports and Adelsman. “These factors, de- spent on the reports will ben- area businesses, participates in faculty carpoolers to commit to develop a strategy to reduce veloped by the Environmental efit the agencies in the long run the Commute Trip Reduction carpooling without the worry their carbon footprint based on Protection Agency and others, when alternative commuting program, to find alternative of getting stuck or not being those numbers. help businesses and govern- methods are used. commuting methods. able to leave early in case of an Greenhouse gases, which in- ments convert existing data Although calculating the gas “The program encourages emergency. clude carbon dioxide, methane, sources, such as utility bills and emissions to devise a reduction the use of alternative transpor- “As alternatives take place, and fluorinated gases, occur car mileage, into CO2 equiva- strategy may be inexpensive, tation and helps commuters find the program boosts economic naturally; however, human ac- lent emissions by applying rel- the cost of time and lack of re- these alternatives in partnership development while helping to tivity increases the greenhouse evant conversion factors.” sources to initiate the plan is with the local government,” achieve multiple objectives, and gas levels, which contributes to The agencies must then what Highline is lacking. said Kathy Johnston, Commute the employers who participate climate change. establish policies to cut fuel “In comparison, the four- Trip Reduction board member take pride for their community,” “The reason we must file re- consumption and decide what year universities seem to be for the State Department of said Johnston. ports is to find out how industry actions need to be taken to de- much more out in front of this Transportation. For more information about has increased the natural gas crease the total carbon foot- issue than us,” said Holldorf. The program was developed the Commute Trip Reduction levels,” said Hedia Adelsman, print. “I would assume that this is after the Commute Trip Re- program, visit http://www.high- executive policy advisor for the Highline is still working on because they have much larger duction Act was passed by the line.edu/admin/safety/ctr%20 Department of Ecology. a plan to reduce these amounts, staff and resources for these Legislature in 2006, requiring plan.htm. Program provides standard training in shorter time

By GERSOM TESFAYE school age professional. at different times of the day or Staff Reporter Bilz is now working towards different quarters,” said Kildall. her associate of applied science IBEST students are taking After working for the same accounting degree and is en- the same classes as traditional firm for 29 years, Robin Bilz rolled in 20 credits for Winter certificates, Kildall said. The was laid off when the company Quarter. difference is the traditional cer- moved to Milwaukee. “My academic adviser sug- tificate may require three dif- Knowing she wasn’t ready gested that I enroll in the IBEST ferent classes offered three dif- to retire yet, Bilz sought further program because the integrated ferent quarters, whereas IBEST education at Highline in the studies classes allow me to fin- offers them all together. IBEST program. ish quickly,” Bilz said. IBEST students are plugged She wanted to return to work Josh Kildall is the IBEST in- into internships with local hos- but be in a more stable career. structor for English as a second pitals, care facilities and even IBEST stands for integrated language, as well as adult basic on campus for the accounting basic skills training. education at Highline. assistant program, said Kildall. Highline’s IBEST program Bilz “Training varies from pro- Kildall Information sessions are offers an accelerated education gram to program, but many of held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and plan with eight different pro- education, customer service, them offer six-month and one- “That’s because some of Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Build- grams of study to choose from; family childcare professional, year certificates in less time them, like accounting for in- ing 19, room 103. For more in- including accounting assistant business technology, nurs- than the traditional track,” Kil- stance, has three classes back to formation on the program, call one and two, early childhood ing assistant, phlebotomy, and dall said. back, instead of being offered 206-878-3710, ext. 3484. opinion 04 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 Editorial comment Tax loopholes need to be filled The state gives a variety of tax breaks to private businesses that should be able to stand on the market. The Washington State legislators have paid $80 million in tax breaks for non-organic fertilizer. With the struggling economy the government is suppose to be looking to cut cost in areas of the state and federal budget. With loop holes like the $80 million dollar tax break for non-organic fer- tilizer, social programs, such as senior in-home health could pos- sibly be saved with this $80 million. We are cutting programs in the state for people who really need the help to help corporate entities that should be able to stand on their own. Our citizens, especially our seniors, should be better taken care of than the senior citizens all over the world. If programs deserve to be cut because of the lack of use or rel- evance, using non-organic fertilizers should be looked at. The state of Washington is world renowned for our stand on environmental issues. Corey Sun/THUNDERWORD When did we here in Washington become advocates of non-or- Students discuss whether Black History month should continue at a forum on Tuesday. ganic fertilizers? Non-organic anything? This is a state that stood behind the spotted owl and against the logging industry. There are several programs in the state that could use some kind of a break Black History Month remains relevant to save them. Elimination of a $970,000 grant for out-patient services for Black History Month is still Black History Month should chemical dependency and detoxification prevention. relevant to the United States to Commentary continue at Highline. Eighty million bucks every two years may not be a large amount maintain a full understanding Some at the meeting felt that on a national scale, but it is enough to knock a real dent into the of the many contributions that Michael other cultures should receive senior in-home health care budget in Washington state. African-Americans have made McDonald Jr. recognition along with black Out of all the services that the state government provides, none in the past to America and the history during the month. Oth- is more important than the health care of it’s citizens. world. ers felt that it should be spread Government should be able to help people provide for them- This is the most symbolic son. Both of his parents were out throughout the year, but selves by using tax dollars to support real needs. proclamation honoring African- former slaves and he spent his nobody felt that it was an irrel- There are several different loopholes that can be looked at and American people who made childhood working in the coal evant part of history. One stu- adjusted to better assist the welfare of the needy. huge sacrifices, sometimes un- mines of Kentucky. He went to dent told me that it is all about For now we have to bring to the attention of the Legislature that der the most dangerous circum- high school at age 20. He grad- diversity and we should learn to these loopholes need to be filled to aid programs that have meaning stances. uated in two years and went on appreciate it. and purpose to the welfare of the state, environment and the health Some parts of African- to earn his doctorate of philoso- Another student said, “Our of its citizens. American history is America’s phy at Harvard. month of appreciation should While on the campaign trail in 2004, Gov. Christine Gregoire dirty little secret. In the past, This month is not for cel- never even come to be thought talked about closing loopholes in order to raise taxes. this caused some public educa- ebrating as much as to com- of as being ended. This is the One of the examples she had given was the sales tax exemption tors and government authorities memorate the black people and month out of the year we have on gold and silver bullion. This gave the consumer of gold and sil- to try to sweep certain facts un- culture that emerged from op- to salute the slaves that built this ver coins a tax break. der the rug. pression on American soil. country for free, civil rights ac- While the legislators are in session, they are attempting to write Even though black people Black history is full of rich tivists and inventors who made a new two-year budget and the time is now for accountability. have been in America dating facts and harsh realities that sometimes the ultimate sacri- The programs and exemptions that need to be looked at, really back before colonial times, sometimes are difficult to re- fices for us to even be in such a need to be looked at to make a logical decision of what the people it was not until the 20th cen- ceive and teach. diverse school.” want. Corporate businesses can hire representatives to lobby on tury that the history received The slavery, the lynchings Sharing a nationally rec- their behalf. Who speaks for you in Olympia? a respectable presence among and the unequal treatment by ognized month dedicated to If there are any loopholes in the state budget that anyone knows American educators. the authorities made it nearly the struggles, sacrifices and about, now is the best time to contact your local state legislator and Americans have recognized impossible for there to be any achievements of African -Amer- express your concern. black history annually since kind of history. But there is one. icans can be a touchy subject, 1926. At first there was a week It’s sometimes an uncomfort- especially for those African- Share your opinions in print that was dedicated for black his- able subject to discuss. Young Americans who understand the tory, then it became a month in people today may not see the strides black people have made The Thunderword invites letters and guest commentary from the month of February. importance of the struggles of from being enslaved to being members of the campus community. What was originally called the past. president of the country. E-mail your submission to [email protected] Negro History Week eventually Some students feel that their There are still fresh wounds Letters should be no more than 200 words. grew into Black History Month. culture should be celebrated on in the body of the psychology Commentaries should be 600 words or less and arrive no The invaluable additions that campus along with black histo- that deals with the oppression of later than Monday for publication that Thursday. African-Americans have made ry. This prompted a recent dis- black people. Submissions may be condensed and/or edited for spelling, to the culture and history of our cussion on whether Black His- It is important not to let go. grammar and length. nation and to the culture of the tory Month should be ended or From oppression to succession, Please provide contact information for confirmation pur- world is profound. shared with other cultures. the culture and history of black poses. We owe the study of black Earlier this week, the Cau- people needs this month in this For information, contact us here at The Thunderword at, history and Black History cus for Student Leadership held country. Research will be your [email protected] Month to Dr. Carter G. Wood- a meeting to discuss whether guide to understanding why.

E-Mail [email protected] The Staff‘‘ Don’t smoke too much dope during the week ” Editor-in-Chief Kandi Carlson Reporters William Brokaw, Raschelle Casebier, Jonny Mc- Photographers Kyle Cotton, Corey Sun Managing Editor Victoria Dom Guire, Katrina Blake, Melina Brown, Eli Eir, Deme- News Editor trius Griffin, Joshua Hart, Brandon Herman, Rainy Cody Warf, Alisa Gramann Huang, Jeff Kemp, Taylor Lunka, Mallory Murray, Arts Editor Katie Adams Joshua Nelson, Yuri Nishizaki, Kristen Remeto, Hus- Advertising Sabrina Olkeriil, Ernesa Hart Sports Editor Richard Meier sain Rizvi, Bryanna Robbins, Gersom Tesfaye. Librarian Christina Gramling Opinion Editor Michael McDonald Jr. Adviser Dr. T.M. Sell Graphics Editor Jackie Argueta, Nina Naeher Photo Editor Maybe someday Newsline 206-878-3710, ext. 3317 Fax 206-870-3771 Address P.O. Box 98000, Des Moines, WA 98198, Building 10-106 puzzles The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 05 Crossword 101 Ol’ Blue Eyes By Ed Canty ([email protected]) Across 1. Cleo’s Antony 5. Dip choice 10. Eye problem 14. Tennis serving whiz 15. Old war story 16. Advantages 17. Bangkok native 18. Mechanism lead-in 19. Georgetown player 20. Sinatra’s 1994 hit 23. Pitcher’s goof 24. Close by 25. Fields 28. Junior, e.g. 30. Pie choice 34. Unites 36. Pub fixture 38. Puncture lead in 39. Sinatra’s 1958 hit 43. Guff 44. Simple top 9. Desert home 57. Place to score 45. Cowboy’s showcases 10. Field of activity 58. Tied up 46. James and Jones 11. City on the Hudson 59. Bermuda, e.g. 49. Met display 12. Ma 60. Fair-sized garden 51. Sinatra’s Bad Bad Brown 13. Brother of Jacob 61. “Star Wars” princess 52. It’s sold in bars 21. Demolishes 65. Call for help 54. Enthusiasm 22. Baby seat? 25. Stroll 56. Sinatra’s 1964 hit Quotable Quote 62. Wander 26. Kindled anew 63. Peace Corps kin 27. Explode 64. Frozen treats 29. Playful animal 66. Sign 31. Hoops player 67. Ran in park 32. Cause for a blessing? The early bird might 68. Small combo 33. Bonkers get the worm, but the 69. Depression 35. Dog command second mouse gets 70. Sly looks 37. For each one the cheese. 71. Yes votes 40. Sea phenomenon Down 41. Pitcher Ryan 42. What a driver’s • Source Unknown 1. Yoga spot license may show 2. Flu symptom 47. Trip up a mountain 3. Chew out 48. Jack of “Barney Miller” 4. Game with pegs 50. Overnight camper 5. Rope fiber 53. Smith’s workplace 6. Smart ___ 55. Columbo’s clues 7. Old Italian bread 56. Trampled 8. Georgia city By GFR Associates • • • Visit our web site at www.gfrpuzzles.com

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By TAYLOR LUNKA dividually packaged and less tastes just like pancakes with dent Kirsten Pak said of the Ito said. Staff Reporter messy than a piece of cake, they maple syrup and a side of ba- chocolate dill cupcake. “They are single servings come in a variety of different con,” Falley said. Chaengsu Chen agrees and with no sharing required that Cupcakes are delicious, flavors that appeal to everyone. Just taking a walk around would never eat a chocolate come in endless flavor choices. cheap, the perfect amount, and BabyCakes Northwest is the the grocery store gives this dill or bacon cupcake that some It is a small indulgence we can they are making a comeback in cupcake part of Balloon Wiz- Des Moines cupcake and bal- stores sell. allow ourselves to have every a big way. ards and BabyCakes Northwest loon shop inspiration for flavor Overall, cupcakes seem to be day,” Falley of Balloon Wizards Local shops such as Baby- that is located in downtown Des ideas. enjoyed by Highline students and BabyCakes Northwest in Cakes Northwest have been a Moines. “Some of our favorite areas more than cake. Des Moines said of these small part of this craze that is now They sell more than just the for inspiration are in the cookie, “You can have something treats. catching on nationwide. regular chocolate and vanilla snack bar and ice cream section. to hold in your hand. It’s less Falley said business for their “Cupcakes bring out the kid cupcakes. We also keep an open mind messy,” Gwen Arhin said of the shop in Des Moines has been in everyone. Most of us can re- From chocolate dill, to the when exploring other aisles in recent cupcake trend. “They’re increasing and is allowing the member having cupcakes at a breakfast, as well as peanut but- the store which allows us to try fun to eat.” company to expand to a new birthday party or mom making ter and jelly, BabyCakes North- to create flavors using stranger “They’re easy to get. You just store in Burien. them for a special treat,” Lee west sells a variety of unique items such as bacon, candied go with friends, sit and chat, and “Our goal is to feed our Falley, an employee at Balloon flavors. salmon or coffee,” Falley said. have fun. [Cupcakes] are cute,” made-from-scratch cupcakes to Wizards and BabyCakes North- These small treats only cost Bizarre cupcake flavors student Bailey Mortensen said. the masses,” Falley said. west said of the sudden cupcake $2.50 each or only $2.00 if more don’t sound too appetizing to “[Cupcakes are] just one BabyCakes Northwest is lo- trend. than two dozen are purchased. Highline students. size. You don’t feel like you can cated in the heart of downtown Besides cupcakes being in- “[The Breakfast cupcake] “It just sounds wrong,” stu- over-indulge,” student Shawna Des Moines. Every celebration should end with one of these cupcakes

By KANDI CARLSON Staff Reporter it up, keep an eye on it. ally to taste. Be careful not to It is easy to overheat and this add too much because this will Part of the reason cupcakes changes the flavor of the cream make the frosting to runny. may be so popular is because cheese. You can add some color they are so simple to make. Once the cream cheese is to your frosting at this stage. Every holiday, birthday or creamy and hot it is ready to be Again, be careful not to add other special occasion is an op- poured over the chocolate you too much because food coloring portunity for you to highlight set aside. also dilutes the frosting and can your talents as a baker with You are looking for a smooth make it runny. these simple recipes. and creamy texture as you stir Runny frosting does not like Bring smiles to every one of the two ingredients together. to stay on top of your cupcakes. your St. Patrick’s Day celebra- This should only take a few Not to worry though, if you tion guests with this chocolate minutes to achieve. Once it has find yourself in this situation sour cream cupcake made with let it stand for about one minute. simply add little more sifted Guinness and topped with a After your minute is up, stir powdered sugar. Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor again until the texture appears Again, you will want to sift cheese frosting. smooth again and add it to your before adding and add slowly You will need to be at least cooler beer mixture that you set until the frosting returns to the 21 years old to purchase the aside. creamy texture and consistency alcoholic ingredients but not You are now almost to the that it had before your wet in- to eat them. These are family finish as you add the sour cream gredients diluted it. friendly as the alcohol is baked- and eggs. Now that you have your Next, turn your mixer onto a frosting made, set it aside until out and only leaves behind the Adding pearl decorations adds a little flair to this treat. flavor in the cupcakes. medium speed setting and mix all of your cupcakes are made As for the frosting, you the ingredients all together until and cooled completely. would want to omit the Bailey’s they are combined completely. Usually, cooling takes only if you are serving to children. 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda small pot. Once the mixture Lastly, add in your final in- about an hour depending on the Begin by gathering all of ¾ tsp. salt has begun to simmer you need gredients - the dry ingredients temperature your kitchen. your ingredients and utensils. to add the cocoa. you first set aside. Both recipes yield 24 serv- Be sure you have a standard For the Bailey’s cream cheese Do not turn down the heat Keep mixing all your ingre- ings. or mini-sized cupcake pan with frosting: and keep stirring until the mix- dients together until well com- the liners. It can be difficult to 1 8oz. package of cream ture appears smooth. bined. get the cupcakes out of the pan cheese, softened Just as soon as the mixture Finally, pour the batter into without the liners. 1 sick of unsalted butter, appears smooth in texture, pour each lined cupcake pan holder In addition, you will need a softened it into the bowl of your electric until 2/3 full and bake for about large mixing bowl and an elec- 2 cups powdered sugar, sift- mixer and mix for 3-5 minutes. 20 minutes. tric mixer. ed. This is the key to smooth, This is an extremely impor- Oven temperatures and cook Be sure to have the mixer creamy frosting - do not skip tant step. It cools down the times vary so as always, keep ready to use because you will this step mixture before you add your an eye on what you are baking. be pouring hot mixture right off 3 tbsp. of Bailey’s Irish eggs. Not doing so will result While your cupcakes bake the stove into to cool it down. Cream liquor in scrambled eggs. you can prepare the frosting. For the cupcakes you will Once you have all of your in- While you wait for the mix- You will want to begin by Why need: gredients together, you can get ture to cool, you can get started adding your cream cheese and 1 cup Guinness beer started. melting the dark chocolate and butter to a large bowl. Then a shamrock? 1 cup unsalted butter Start by pre-heating the oven cream cheese together. mix the two ingredients togeth- ¾ cup cocoa to 350 degrees. First, break your dark choco- er until they are creamy. The three-leaf clover, or 2 eggs While the oven is heating, late into small pieces and place Next, add the powdered sug- shamrock, became linked 2/3 cup sour cream place your flour, sugar, baking in a medium-sized bowl and set ar you sifted. Do so slowly. If with Ireland through the 3 oz. dark chocolate soda, and salt in a large mixing it aside. you do it too fast you will have missionary work of Saint 3 oz. cream bowl and whisk together and set Now, you take your softened powdered sugar dust all over the Patrick, who used its 2 cups flour it aside. cream cheese and heat over the place. trefoil pattern to symbolize 2 cups sugar Over medium heat simmer stove or in the microwave. Your last ingredient, the Bai- Christianity’s Holy Trinity. the Guinness and butter in a Either way you decide to heat ley’s Irish Cream liquor, is re- sports The Thunderword /March 10, 2011 07 Softball team still battling weather By WILLIAM BROKAW through the rain. Staff Reporter This season began with a big change for the Highline fast- The Highline women’s fast- pitch team with Dillinger the pitch team continues to weather newly hired head coach. the storm as they were rained He comes to Highline with out on Tuesday, March 8 against 28 years in coaching. Edmonds, but have high hopes He’s coached baseball, fast- for a season under new Head pitch, and football throughout Coach Scott Dillinger. his career. The Lady T-Birds are re- Dillinger is an Ohio native scheduled to play Edmonds on but made his way out to Wash- Thursday, March 10 and if that ington through his wife, whom also gets rained out they will he met through coaching base- play at home against Edmonds ball. on Tuesday, March 15. “I met my wife through Corey Sun/THUNDERWORD Luckily this season new coaching her son in Ohio,” said Highline co-captain Faith Baldwin warms up at the Auburn indoor facility on Wednesday. coach Dillinger was able to Dillinger. provide Big League Edge, an He came to Washington and program and they were similar It all started when he began we are going to get it handed to indoor facility in Auburn, for lived in the Steilacoom area and to how Highline is now,” he giving private lessons through a us but we want to remain com- the Lady Thunderbirds to train immediately began coaching. said. “The first year was rough, connection with a fellow coach petitive.” He coached at Steilacoom but the next two years we went from his gym in Woodinville “He brings structure to our High School for a year, coach- back to back NWAACC.” and Bothell. team,” said Highline Co-Cap- ing three sports and was able He spent three years at Green “I had to learn the game be- tain Evan Tullis. to coach his wife’s other son at River before deciding to leave cause they are similar [fastpitch “This season is a lot more Lynnwood High School. but he declined to discuss why. and baseball] but they are not comfortable because we are or- Dillinger had offers to coach Coach Dillinger brings a the same,” he said. ganized in practices and have at the Division 1 level in college new style and more structure to Highline is a new challenge stronger players,” said T-Bird as an assistant but opted to re- Highline with a lot more author- for Dillinger but nothing he isn’t Co-Captain Kayla Calile. main a high school head coach ity. used to. He likes Highline for many instead. “I would say my style is old His focus for the women this reasons but pointed out that After years of coaching on school,” said Dillinger. “I come year is to compete, be more pro- the academic accountabil- the high school level, the op- from an era where coaches fessional, and display the char- ity for athletes is much higher portunity to coach collegiately grab your facemask and hit you acteristics of a college fastpitch than other community colleges presented itself again, this time upside your head with a clip- team. around the league. in the form of a community board.” “I want to show them the “The programs they have set college head coach position at Dillinger started coaching way a college fast pitch program up for athletes at Highline help Green River. baseball and didn’t get into soft- should be run,” said Dillinger. the players and the coaches a Scott Dillinger “I took over the Green River ball until years later. “I know there will be days that lot,” Dillinger said. Baldwin happy to not be Highline’s only pitcher

By JEFFREY KEMP offs her junior and senior years. hand with a windmill motion. during the season, she said. Staff Reporter Toward the end of her senior It doesn’t strain the muscles “We’ve done a lot of team year, Gary Graf, Highline’s as much as throwing overhand bonding with off-season prac- Faith Baldwin is looking previous softball head coach, which puts massive amounts of tice. We’ll definitely look like a forward to a new season on the came to a few games and saw tension on the muscles in the el- team [this year],” Baldwin said. women’s fastpitch team. her pitching but knew she didn’t bow, like in baseball. The softball team practices If nothing else, she will get a have much formal training, Even though Baldwin could every weekday from 2:30 p.m. little break from pitching. Baldwin said. throw every day she was still to 4:30 p.m. at Big League Edge, Last season she pitched ev- “Graf said, ‘If we work we on strict orders to take care of an indoor facility in Auburn. ery game in the regular season can make you a pitcher,’” Bald- her arm by icing her shoulder, At these practices the team for Highline. She threw more win said. stretching the muscles, and us- has gotten to know their new than 170 innings in 31 games. She finally considers herself ing exercises for her rotator head coach, Scott Dillinger. This year, she will hopefully a pitcher now after working out cuff. “He’s got a lot of humor, be sharing the load of pitching every single day on her pitching “It [pitching every day] was teases us all the time, but he with two new freshmen, Katie mechanics between the last day stressful. I couldn’t get sick or knows what he’s doing and is Neubauer and Shannen Mor- of the Seattle Christian season hurt. I was the princess on the serious too,” Baldwin said. gan. and the start of Highline’s sea- team and I hated it,” Baldwin Dillinger also brought his Pitching for a less than im- son in 2010, Baldwin said. said. assistant coach, Katrina Ross, pressive 6-28 team last year, she Faith Baldwin At Seattle Christian Baldwin Sharing the load of pitching from Green River. She was a still showed her talent with 58 only threw a fastball, but now with Neubauer and Morgan, catcher in college and has a lot strikeouts and ranked 39th out she’s developed a change-up, Baldwin can relax and may- of experience with softball, said of 94 pitchers in the league. never looked back. curveball, and her personal fa- be try different positions like Baldwin. Even though being in the Never playing on select vorite, the drop ball, she said. shortstop or second base, she Baldwin’s been working hard starting line-up every game is teams, Baldwin still found a With these pitches, she start- said. with her coaches to improve her what a player is striving for, love for softball through her ed and finished every game last “We’re going to do a lot bet- batting average, which is one of pitching every game is a huge middle school and later in high season for Highline. ter [this year],” said Baldwin, her personal goals this year, she strain. school at Seattle Christian, she Softball is different from who’s also one of three captains said. Baldwin has not always said. baseball because a pitcher can this year. As a team they have an unof- pitched, though she has played At Seattle Christian she throw every day and sometimes Baldwin said she looks for- ficial motto: It’s a new year, it’s sports almost her whole life. switched from playing shortstop multiple games in a day. ward to women competing for a new game, said Baldwin. She started at age 7 with Lit- and first base to pitcher. She Softball pitching is a more positions on the field as well as “Every girl loves to play. tle League baseball and switch- earned second team all-league natural motion for your arm be- being able to compete more and We’re going to have fun and ing to softball at age 12, she while going to the district play- cause the pitcher throws under- have close, well-played games play our hardest,” Baldwin said. sports 08 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 T-Bird women return empty handed Table tennis By JOSHUA HART Staff Reporter club finds KENNEWICK - The High- line women’s basketball team returned from the NWAACC tournament without placing af- new home ter a win and two losses in Ken- newick. By HUSSAIN RIZVI Highline started off the tour- Staff Reporter nament strong with a 68-60 win over Umpqua on Saturday The Highline Table Tennis March 5th. Club regained a room to play in. The T-Birds then lost a heart- Last quarter, the Table Ten- breaker, 55-52, in the closing nis Club was disbanded because seconds of a game against Wal- their room was taken to make la Walla on Sunday. room for the Highline Student A 58-42 loss to Lane on Business Center. Monday, sent Highline home “The club died out simply and ended the T-Birds’ season because the room was taken with a final record of 19-10. away from the club,” said club “We left it all out on the President Darrel Belvin. court. We are proud of the way The Table Tennis Club is a we played,” Highline guard group of Highline students who Carol Howard said. get together to play table tennis. The win over Umpqua dem- Members from the club met onstrated their efforts when in the Student Union while they used their tough, physical pushing to get another room all defense to pull out to a 25-point last quarter. lead early in the second half. “All of Fall Quarter, the peo- The offense was attacking ple who took our room away the 2-3 zone of the Riverhawks were trying to fit us into the and Highline looked like the su- gym, but that was not going to perior team. work out for the club due to the Then Umpqua switched to a inconvenient times the gym is full-court press with 15 minutes available,” said Belvin. left in the second half. Near the end of Fall Quar- “It threw us off,” Howard ter, Highline business profes- said of the Riverhawk defense. sor Oussama Alkhalili, who is The full court press brought the adviser for the club, found Umpqua to within three in the Richard Meier/THUNDERWORD a room and “had the bright idea closing minutes before High- Highline’s Carol Howard goes up for a layup while Walla Walla’s Tai Jensen, left, contests the shot. of getting it for the table tennis line used free throws to put the club,” said Belvin. game away. eight minutes to go in the sec- Howard led the team with 15 Birds played some good defense “After some bureaucratic ma- “We weren’t going to give ond half. points, while Jones contributed to spur Highline to an 8-0 run neuvering on Alkhalili’s part, up,” Howard said. Walla Walla used the free 11. that gave them the lead, 35-34. the club was able to move into Jocelyn Jones was the lead- throws from the numerous fouls Walla Walla won their next Howard said that she had to the new room at the beginning ing scorer against Umpqua with well, shooting 9 of 11 from the game as well, before losing in find other ways to score since of winter quarter,” he said. 19 points. Heather Hitch also line in the first half, and 83 per- the championship to Yakima she couldn’t shoot because of After getting a new room had 13 points. cent free throw shooting for the Valley. the finger. this quarter, the club restarted However, Bree Morkert-Bur- game. Highline then went on to “I tried to ignore it, but it’s playing table tennis in room 315 ling’s 10 points may have been Walla Walla suffered another play the Lane Titans in the con- bad. I can’t really do anything in Building 26. the most influential. She nailed injury when guard Leslie Stillar solation bracket. with it.” “The new room is larger and a three to start both the first and went down. She led the team in Once again, the T-Birds took Lane didn’t quit though. better suited for table tennis second halves. scoring against the T-Birds with the lead, this time off a 9-2 run With some fortunate calls for compared to what we had be- Despite Umpqua being the 16 points. Stillar returned with in the opening minutes. the Titans, Lane went on a 9-0 fore,” Belvin said. top rebounding team in the one minute remaining to hit the Lane used solid post play run to retake the lead and they The club is growing and NWAACC, the T-Birds out-re- game-winning three. and rebounding to take a 28-21 never relinquished it. plans to grow even more. As bounded the Riverhawks, 43-38. However with 35 seconds re- halftime lead. They ended with Some questionable officiat- of Winter Quarter, there are six Kiemba Pearson led High- maining, Highline guard Dani 48 rebounds compared to 26 for ing that gave Bree Morkert-Bur- consistent members. line in rebounding with 10. Carlman hit a three to tie the Highline. ling a flagrant foul for trying to The club welcomes stu- The T-Birds started off game at 52. Highline couldn’t penetrate block a shot and a technical foul dents to come play table tennis, against Walla Walla strong as “Dani stepped up,” Howard Lane’s 2-3 zone, which forced to Head Coach Amber Rowe whether you’re good at it or not. well, pulling out to a 7-0 lead said. them to take 26 three-pointers. Mosley, led Lane to the 16-point The club’s mission is to pro- three minutes into the game. She added that it wasn’t a de- Carol Howard said that victory. mote table tennis and to provide Carol Howard attributed the signed play, but Carlman saw an Lane’s zone collapsed into “It was terrible. The refs an area for Highline students to quick starts to being pumped opening and hit the shot. the paint more than the other took it away from us,” Carol practice table tennis and pre- up. Then Walla Walla’s Stillar teams because Highline’s shots Howard, who finished with nine pare for local and national com- “We don’t think we get the hit a three with six seconds left weren’t falling. points, said of the officiating. petitions. respect we deserve,” Howard to take the lead. The T-Birds were streaky She added the team was dis- “Our numbers are increas- said. After a couple timeouts, with their threes, shooting 40 appointed that it was their last ing steadily and we hope to be Five minutes into the game, Highline’s Carol Howard took a percent from beyond the arc in game and to have it taken away a thriving, active club for a long Walla Walla leading scorer contested three that missed and the first half, then only shooting from them when they knew they time,” Belvin said. Alex Pfefferle went down with knocked the T-Birds out of con- 6 percent in the second, hitting had a shot at winning. The tennis club meets every a knee injury. She didn’t return. tention for an NWAACC cham- one of their 16 three-point shots. Jocelyn Jones led Highline in Friday from 2-5 p.m. in Build- With Pfefferle out, Highline pionship. Carol Howard took over the scoring with 13 points. ing 26, room 315. went into the dressing room up Howard said that they were game with 13 minutes left, de- “We had a hard time figur- For further information, by two, 28-26. going to run a play, but realized spite injuring her finger on the ing out what to do better in our email club president Darrel They kept the lead despite there wasn’t enough time so first play of the game. games,” Howard said. “We are Belvin at darrel.belvin@gmail. being in the double bonus with they had to switch it up. She drove the lane and the T- proud of the way we played.” com. sports The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 09 T-Bird men come up short at tournament

Close losses That sent the Bulldogs to the line 16 times in the first half. leave Highline Highline’s inability to get the ball into the basket had them without any trailing 32-25 at the half. In the second half, Highline hardware was able to get within three of Bellevue early on, but Bellevue went on a 10-0 run to extend its By RICHARD MEIER lead to 47-32. Staff Reporter The Thunderbirds responded with a 22-8 run to move the KENNEWICK – The High- game to within three, but High- line men’s basketball team was line just wasn’t able to get over unable to overcome several un- the hump as they fell to the forced errors, as the Thunder- North Division champions, Bel- birds fell just short of placing at levue, 68-64. the NWAACC tournament this Highline struggled through- past weekend. out the entire game from the After failing to reach the floor, shooting a dismal 33 per- playoffs last season, the Thun- cent. To add to the Thunder- derbirds were one of 16 teams birds’ troubles, the men com- that made the trip to Kennewick piled 28 personal fouls, in the for postseason play. game which sent Bellevue to Coming into the tournament, the line 43 times. Tacoma was the heavy favorite Highline’s on the court lead- to take home the title. However, er PJ Bolte struggled going 4 of in the second round Tacoma fell 19 from the floor with 7 turn- to eventual NWAACC cham- overs. However, Bolte did re- pion, Peninsula. cord his third double-double in Highline won its first game as many games with 13 points of the tournament with a 72-62 and 15 rebounds. victory over Mt. Hood, but fol- Robert Christopher led the lowed its performance against Thunderbirds in scoring with Mt. Hood with two losses, one 15 points in 20 minutes despite an 84-81 overtime loss to Big fouling out late in the second Bend, the other a 69-64 loss to half. Bellevue. “Coming into the game we Highline Head Coach Che were stuck in between, place Dawson said that he was pleased and nothing. We came in want- with how the season went and ing a title and we felt that if we was impressed with how the couldn’t have a title then, what’s team came together, but was the point?” Christopher said. disappointed the team was un- “When that we wanted to finish able to place. the season with a win, it was too The Thunderbirds started Richard Meier/THUNDERWORD late.” the tournament off on the right Highline’s Elzie Dickens goes for a layup against Bellevue in Highline’s final consolation game. Christopher continued, “It foot, as the team controlled the wasn’t their defense that was tempo of the game on its way to Christopher added 13 points run to start the game. turning the ball over 20 times, stopping us, it was our lack of a 72-62 victory over Mt. Hood. and 8 boards of his own in 22 The Thunderbirds did re- which translated into 21 of the focus, we were stuck on yester- With the Saints up early 23- minutes of play. spond however, with an 11-2 Vikes points. day. We just couldn’t get over 22, Highline pushed the pace Highline’s success in the run of their own and from there “We were telling each other the hump, shots weren’t going and attacked the rim, going on game can be attributed to its the rest of the game was back- to slow down the tempo and be in, and we weren’t focused.” a 12-4 run to take a 36-27 lead ability to dominate the Saints and-forth as the Vikes took a 37- patient, a lot of these guys were Coach Dawson made no into the half. on the glass as the Thunder- 34 lead into the half. used to having to do everything excuses in the team’s perfor- “They were hurting us in- birds out-rebounded Mt. Hood The second half continued to for their teams in high school, mance, “[There was a lack of] side early on, they’re a big 47-29. Of those 47, 22 came on be a seesaw battle as the Thun- so they tried to do too much. maturity, mental preparation, team,” Dawson said. “But the offensive glass which led to derbirds and Vikes combined We were too impatient and tried and getting ready on our end.” they switched it up to a smaller 14 second-chance points for the for 10 lead changes in the sec- to do too much,” Robert Chris- “I think it was a variety of lineup and we were able to get Thunderbirds. ond half. topher said. things. There aren’t any excus- rebounds and get the ball inside “Early on we were trying to At the end of regulation nei- Highline was led by PJ Bolte, es, we have to get ready to play on them.” get a feel for how they played. ther Highline nor Big Bend was who recorded his second dou- and get ready to compete and The Thunderbirds started the Once we did, we just kept at- able to gain an advantage and ble-double in as many games we didn’t do that,” Dawson said. second half off with the same tacking the rim,” Christopher the teams took a 71-71 tie into with 24 points and 17 rebounds. “Not playing hard, being intensity it held late in the first said. overtime. Christopher also added a caught out of position, it all half, as the Thunderbirds ex- He added, “We’re like a fam- In overtime the Thunder- double-double of his own, add- leads to fouls,” the coach said. tended their lead to 47-31. ily, we call each other family birds were unable to maintain a ing 16 points and 10 rebounds. “It was a pretty typical con- From there, Mt. Hood was and in the locker room we try 79-76 lead, as the Vikes ended The loss to Big Bend knocked solation game; one team falls never able to get back into the and get to talking because when the game on an 8-2 run. the Thunderbirds out of title behind, and they realize their game. we talk in the locker room, that “We dug ourselves into a contention and into the consola- season may be over and their The Thunderbirds were led just means we’re going to talk hole early on, but we kept fight- tion bracket where they squared urgency kicks in, but they just by sophomore forward PJ Bolte, more on the court.” ing our way back,” said fresh- off against the Bellevue. can’t get over the hump.” who opened the tournament The victory advanced High- man guard Zach Hafen. “We The game against Bellevue Despite an early exit from with game highs in both points line into the quarter finals to pride ourselves on our defense looked very similar to the Big the tournament and not placing, with 20 and rebounds with 13. play East Division champions, because defense wins games, it Bend game, as the Bulldogs Coach Dawson wasn’t disap- “I try to lead by actions,” Big Bend. wins championships. We just opened the game on a 15-5 run. pointed with his team’s perfor- Bolte said. “Once I got things Highline began the game couldn’t keep it up down the The Thunderbirds were out mance. going early on, the team fol- with three straight turnovers on stretch.” of rhythm in the first half, going “The group came together lowed.” its first three possessions as the The Thunderbirds offset a just 8 of 31 from the floor com- and overall, it was a good sea- Freshman forward Robert Runnin’ Vikes went on an 18-5 54-40 rebound advantage by pounded with 12 team fouls. son,” Dawson said. sports 10 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 Young Thunderbirds find unity, but still struggle to learn the game

to not only reconstruct the ros- “We often had a difficult Highline expects ter and get the new players to time knowing how hard we bigger things next buy into the system, but he was needed to consistently compete able to make the Thunderbirds and how to get ourselves ready year with veteran competitive. to play,” Dawson said. “A lot of “I was displeased at times that is not knowing what to ex- roster, coach says with our innocent immaturity. pect because of youth.” But, the team really impressed Coach Dawson’s focus on the By RICHARD MEIER me with how cohesive they were team being a cohesive unit goes Staff Reporter with so many new faces,” Daw- beyond just having to play as a son said. “[The] team sincerely team, but a mantra as well that KENNEWICK - The High- cared about playing together.” those who work together go far- line men’s basketball team’s To ensure that the young ther than those who work alone. season came to an end at the Thunderbird roster didn’t fall “We emphasize it [unity] feet of seventh-place Bellev- into last season’s tribulations, probably more than anything ue, Monday at the NWAACC Coach Dawson relied on not else in our program. Not much Championships. only himself and his coaching can be accomplished in life in- Highline’s loss to Bellevue staff to keep the players fo- dividually without the support knocked the Thunderbirds out cused, but the few returners that of other people who there is a of the playoffs before they had he had as well. mutual trust and respect,” he an opportunity to place. “Our returning players did said. “Too many kids growing Despite not placing in the a great job of making sure the up today miss that life lesson tournament, the Thunderbirds culture of this team was togeth- early on. That is our biggest vastly improved upon last sea- er. We were a very cohesive challenge as coaches.” son’s performance. group, and much of that can be Coach Dawson’s next chal- The Thunderbirds finished traced to the sophomore return- lenge with this squad will be to the regular season ranked ers,” Dawson said. prepare the returners for a deep Coach Che Dawson talks to his team during a time out (top), while eighth in the final NWAACC Dawson added, “Jerome playoff run next season. The Jocelyn Jones drives against Walla Walla (bottom). poll with an 11-5 record on divi- Bland was our best leader on Thunderbirds could be return- sion play and 19-9 record over- and off the court. Our other re- ing as many as 13 players from all and a third-place finish in turners, Stephen Reinhart and this season’s roster. the NWAACC West Division. Jon Morine, also did a nice job For Coach Dawson, winning This was quite an accom- of setting examples for how to just one game in the NWAACC plishment for a team that re- get things done. Elzie Dickens Championships will not be an turned just three players from was also another player who option next season. last season’s roster just a year provided great, positive leader- “The expectations are high after Highline managed a 9-7 ship at times.” [for next season]. We have to do record in division play, but an However, due to the team’s things better on the court and in un-Highline-like 12-12 record lack of experience at a higher the classroom,” Dawson said. overall. level and unfamiliarity with one “Things were a bit sloppy at After a season plagued with another, there were times which times in both areas. [It’s] time uneven play and off-the-court the season was troublesome for to take some ownership over issues, Head Coach Che Daw- the young group. our future.” son was faced with the daunting task of reconstructing the ros- ter to remove the distractions which kept the Thunderbirds out of the playoffs. heritage.edu With eight freshmen on the roster, Coach Dawson was able All-sophomore team leaves Turn your Highline women needing to rebuild Highline By JOSHUA HART 54 percent from the field. have easily been in the cham- Staff Reporter Jones averaged 2.8 steals per pionship game but the “gym degree into a game to lead Highline to the gods” weren’t in their favor. A second-place finish in the NWAACC lead in steals with “They gave me all they had,” West Division of the NWAACC, 17.5 per game. Rowe Mosley said. teaching career. with a 14-2 record in league Shalece Butler-Woods led The coaching staff isn’t wor- Highline Community College and Heritage University play and a 19-10 record over- the team with 7.5 rebounds per rying about all the sophomores at SSCC have joined hands to help you seamlessly all, highlighted the Highline game and Carol Howard led leaving, and they look forward women’s basketball team this the team in assists with 3.8 per to rebuilding next season. expand your AA or AS degree into a Bachelor of season. game. “We are excited for next sea- Education. For details, call Heritage at 206 764-5371 It was a big improvement Highline sophomore guard son. We have some verbal com- or e-mail [email protected]. over last year’s 13-14 record, Carol Howard said that the team mitments and a lot of talented however the Lady T-Birds again went through a lot this year after kids who are interested in play- didn’t last long at the champion- losing five players at the start of ing for us. Only time will tell,” ships. the season to grade checks. Rowe Mosley said This year’s team comprised “We were inconsistent at Howard said that Highline 10 sophomores, so the T-Birds times, but we always worked has a great coaching staff that at SSCC will have an entirely new group hard,” Howard said. will get the players in shape and of players next year. “I am very proud of this they will be able to work harder Jocelyn Jones led the team team,” Head Coach Amber and run longer than other teams. Greater success is closer than you think. of sophomores in scoring with Rowe Mosley said. “It will be hard for them,” 13.5 points per game, shooting Rowe Mosley said they could Howard said of next year. arts The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 11

International Student Programs photos Tet Festival 2011 required involvement from many students, some of which performed traditional dances and volunteered their time to help with games between performances. A group of singers and dancers entertain the crowd of 400, top. The traditional lion dance is performed, bottom right. A student tries her feet in a traditional dance, bottom left, while a flag routine is performed, top left. Tet fest a feast for the eye More than 400 people steamed meat buns, fried rice, Highline Bookstore. crowded in Building 8 for the soup and salad. People had positive respons- celebration of the Vietnamese The show featured a perfor- es to the festival. New Year on March 3. mance by the Highline Yamato Highline student Kazuki The Tet Festival was held Taiko Drum Club; the Lion Nakamura said, “It was very in the Student Union from 6-9 Dance; and other traditional important chance for me… to p.m. on March 3. The festival Vietnamese performances. feel the different culture. [The celebrates the Vietnamese New Between performances, event] was great.” Year, and it was the 13th one there were quizzes for prizes. “Everyone did such a good held in Highline. They also had a game time, and job,” said Mike Le, a Tet festi- Admission and food were- the winner got a sweater. All val volunteer and performer. “It free, including spring rolls, prizes were provided by the was amazing.”

Corey Sun/THUNDERWORD arts 12 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 Venues ‘West’ to take you back in time to hold Breeders Theater concerts returns in final over spring show at E.B. Foote Winery break By KANDI CARLSON Staff Reporter

By MELINA BROWN Breeders Theater wants to Staff Reporter take you out west. West, the sequel to Prairie Just as spring break kicks off Heart, opens Friday, March so do March concerts at the El 11 at the E.B. Foote Winery in Corazon and The Showbox at Burien. the Market. West, written by Highline Headliner rock band Saving professor T.M. Sell, follows Abel, on tour with Red Line the fortunes of two families of Chemistry, Desperate Union Norwegian immigrants in the and The Crying Spell, will be at upper Midwest in the early 20th Seattle’s El Corazon March 23. century. It is the sequel to an Saving Abel’s newest album, earlier play, Prairie Heart, per- Miss America, is featured on formed by Breeders Theater in this tour. 2009. Michael Brunk/BREEDERS THEATER This show is for all ages and George Dokken, the man George (David Roby) and Glenda (Adrienne Grieco) meet in Breeders Theater’s production of West. the tickets are $16. The doors Glenda marries, is a “passion- open at 7 p.m. ate man, a mover,” said David and family, [and how] we can’t ed by Sell in 1999, and first per- winery. Also at the El Corazon the Roby, who plays George. give up on each other,” said formed at benefit at Highline in “[The] winery has become a Glamour Kills tour, featuring “He likes to go on what I call Roby. that year. They began perform- part of what Breeders is,” said The Ready Set, Allstar Week- ‘kicks.’ This means that he will The show is directed by Alan ing at the winery in 2002, mak- Adrienne Grieco, actress with end, The Downtown Fiction, change his mind from one thing Wilkie, with music by Nancy ing this their 20th show in Bur- the theater playing Glenda in We Are The In Crowd, and You to another in a short period of Warren (also Highline travel ien. Since then, the company West. Me And Everyone We Know, time.” and hospitality program man- has contributed to Highline by She considers this move to will be rolling into town Tues- “Glenda is the rock in their ager). Costumes are by Melissa raising funds and offering in- be “a very new chapter” in the day March 29. relationship. She holds the Sell, with choreography by Te- ternships to Highline students. life of Breeders but certainly The Glamour Kills tour is fort, keeps George’s feet on the resa Widner. “We’ve raised more than not one that won’t be written. sponsored by peta2 . Through- ground and makes the practical Other cast members include $14,000 in scholarship money West runs March 11-13, 16- out the night you can drop by a decisions about what needs to Eric Hartley, Amber Rack, [for students majoring in per- 20, 23, and 25-26. Doors open peta2 table to find free stickers, get done in order to get by,” said Doug Knoop, Erika Zabelle, forming arts],” said Sell, the at 6:30 p.m. with the show start- DVDs and a postcard of The Grieco. and Highline alum Stephen company’s founder and chief ing at 7 p.m. and 1:30/2:30 p.m. Ready Set’s peta2 no fur ad. The challenges that the char- Scheide. playwright. on Sundays. Tickets are $20 By going you will learn acters face are ones that most This could be Breeders The- He said he does not know cash and include four samples about the fur industry and why anyone can understand, the ac- ater’s final show at the E.B. where they will go next but, “It of wine. This is a working win- peta2 is making the effort to get tors say, including discovering Foote Winery. The Burien- might be time for a break.” ery so you care encouraged to people to take the pledge to go who it is who will really stands based winery is up for sale and After all, he has written 20 dress warmly. fur-free. beside you as the world crum- it is not known yet whether a plays in 10 years, he said. E.B. Foote Winery is locat- This is an all-ages show and bles below your feet, or at least new owner will continue to But the show will go on; it ed at 127B SW 153rd Street in tickets are $13. Doors open at 6 feels like it is. want plays at the winery. is just a matter of getting over Burien. Call 206-242-3852 for p.m. “This is a story about love Breeders Theater was found- missing the ambiance of the ticket information. For tickets check out www. elcorazonseattle.com The El Corazon is located at 109 Eastlake Ave. East. Local artist shows work at Emerald City Comicon At the Showbox Market, pop punk band Good Charlotte will take the stage with Forever The By JOSHUA NELSON the comic book industry for the fering copies of prints for sale, and penciling myself. As the Sickest Kids and This Century Staff Reporter past eight years. that dipicted characters from comic comes closer to comple- on March 22. Bailey operated a booth in his comic book. tion I will most likely work with Good Charlotte has recently Local artist Greg Bailey has Artist Alley at this year’s Em- Patrons also had the option a colorist and an editor,” said come out with their fifth album, had designs on breaking into erald City Comic Convention in to commission a custom sketch Bailey. Cardiology. Seattle last weekend. by Bailey, which he said he en- Bailey plans to have his com- Unlike their last album, “My goal here is to get comic joyed most of all. ic published in the traditional Good Morning Revival, Cardi- fans aware of my work and gar- Since his comic book has yet format by March 2012. He has ology sounds more like one of ner support within the indus- to be published, Bailey main- chosen to call it MockTales: The their older albums, The Young try,” said Bailey. tains a day job with Grubb & Adventures of Tim Garn. and The Hopeless. Bailey is mainly self-taught, Ellis, providing technical sup- “Tim Garn is myself. I’ve All five of Good Charlotte’s although he did attend the Art port for security products like drawn from my life and what I albums are mixed into their set Institute of Seattle for nine as card readers. know. Hopefully the comic is for the North American tour. months before dropping out. “Personal issues and time received well and if so I plan on Tickets are still available for “It’s probably my one regret management are what has de- releasing another nine issues,” Good Charlotte but it might in all of this. With all the stuff I layed the book. I also feel my said Bailey. sell out soon, as it has done so learned in nine months, I wish I work from previous years In the near future Bailey across the nation. had finished,” said Bailey. wasn’t up to par with what I’ve will be attending the Chicago Tickets are $25 and doors “I’ve done quite well this done recently,” said Bailey. Comic and Entertainment Expo open at 6 p.m. year, and am most excited about These issues aside Bailey has (C2E2). For tickets visit http://www. how many people actually taken it upon himself to be both More of Bailey’s work can be showboxonline.com/market Bleu, a character from Greg stopped by and saw my work,” writer and artist on this project. found on his website at www. Showbox at the Market is lo- Bailey’s Adventures of Tim said Bailey. “It’s a lot of work, especially mocktales.com or email him at cated at 1426 1st Ave. Garn. At his booth, Bailey was of- since I’m doing all the writing [email protected]. arts The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 13 Portland jazz musican plays in NE Tacoma Students waltz to success Musician Tom Grant will be performing his smooth jazz locally on Sunday, March 13 at 5 p.m. at Marine View Presby- terian Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE Tacoma. in production of ‘Texarkana’ Grant is a master pianist, accomplished singer and song- writer of smooth jazz. He’s been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and had four number one albums on adult contempo- By BRYANNA ROBBINS The cowboys rary and smooth jazz charts. His compositions have been used Staff Reporter look like in TV shows and films. Mainly documentaries and indepen- cowboys with dent films. Grant also plays for many non- profit organization Highline’s Drama Depart- gun holsters events including his upcoming concert. ment brings playwrite Louis and cowboy Broome’s Texarkana Waltz to boots. Mean- life with marvelous talent and while, John- 5th Avenue Theater is holding auditions an interesting story line. ston was spot The Texarkana Waltz is on with west- In March and April, The 5th Avenue Theatre will be hold- about a family from Oklahoma ern ruffles ing general auditions for singers, actors, and dancers to fill who tries to recover from a hor- and polka dot both principal and ensemble roles in its 2011-12 season pro- rific event involving a family dresses for ductions. They are casting for Saving Aimee, Cinderella, First member’s murder. The mem- the female Date, Oklahoma!, Damn Yankees, and Rent. Auditions are by bers of the family try to recover characters of appointment only. Call 206-625-1418 to schedule. in various ways, from falling in Oklahoma. love to living in an imaginary Rick Lorig world. did a great job Newcomer Codi Palm with set de- brought believable emotion to sign. There the stage from sadness to happi- are three lev- ness when his character, Hous- els of stairs What’s ton Wickett drifts into a fantasy to elevate the world peopled with cowboys, characters sheriffs, and dead relatives. and a subtle Katie Adams/THUNDERWORD Happening? Actor Zach Ginther-Hutt desert back- Zach Ginther-Hutt, pictured during rehearsals, brings his funny side to the ground to stands out in every scene that he is in. character of Sheriff Truett. give the audi- 0 3 .11 03.18 With a believable Western ac- ence the true Texarkana experi- Overall, author of The Tex- cent and charisma, Ginther- ence. arkana Waltz Louis Broome • West, a new production • Alpin Hong is performing at Hutt shines in every scene. The elevated stairs also show would have been proud of High- from Breeders Theater, begins the Kent-Meridian Performing With serious fringe and a the power in each character at line’s Drama Department. Ev- on March 11 at the E.B. Foote Arts Center on March 18 at 7:30 sassy attitude, Rebecca Rogers that particular moment of the ery actor gave it their all giving Winery in Burien. p.m. Hong is a pianist that has made Deputy Slim a hilarious scene. If they’re weak, they’d the audience a wonderful night. This is the last production be- earned the reputation as a mod- country cutie that pops out in be on a lower step. If they were The story of The Texarkana ing done at that location. The ern day Pied Piper. Tickets are Houston’s imaginary West too. in charge, they’d stand on the Waltz has a moral that the past is show runs March 11 through $26 general, $24 senior, and $20 This production definitely top step. the past and people must move March 26. Tickets are $20 and for youth. Tickets can be pur- wouldn’t have been a success With the stage at a “U” on which conclusively came include the tasting of E.B. Foote chased at www.ticketturtle.com. if it wasn’t for the direction of angle, every character is seen across in the production. wines. Tickets can be bought at director Debra Pralle. Pralle from any spot in the audience. To see The Texarkana Waltz, picked the right cast and gave The lighting was also im- it’s running March 10, 11, and E.B. Foote Winery, 127-B SW 03.25 153rd St. in Burien or Corky them the push they needed to portant and well done thanks 12, starting at 8 p.m. in High- Cellars, 22511 Marine View create believable characters. to Haley Gustafson. Andrew line’s Little Theater in Build- • Melinda Doolittle, of Amer- Drive in Des Moines. Shelby Johnston’s costume Baumann created the wonder- ing 4. Ticket prices are $8 for ican Idol fame, will be perform- • Unstoppable is the featured designs and fashion choices for ful wolf sounds to add a spooky general admission and $7 for ing at the Kentwood Performing movie on March 11. The movie each character were seamless. essence to the Oklahoma desert. student admission. Arts Center on March 25 at 7:30 begins at 12:30 p.m. in Build- p.m. Tickets are $28 for the gen- ing 29, room 104. The viewing eral public, $26 for seniors, and is free and so is the popcorn. $20 youth. Tickets can be pur- Spring One-Act auditions coming soon Movie Fridays is sponsered by chased at www.ticketturtle.com. the Highline Film Studies pro- By BRYANNA ROBBINS When students audition, they they will have to register for gram and ILSC. Staff Reporter audition for everything, said Drama 290 (Theater Practicum) 03.26 Lorig. after being casted. 03.12 Highline’s Drama Depart- After auditions, the student The first meeting/rehearsal • The Broadway Showstop- ment will be holding audi- directors and Lorig will decide is Monday, April 4 for cast • Handsome Little Devils pers are performing at the Au- tions for their Spring One-Acts which actors will play what part members. “Squirm Burpee Circus,” a burn Performing Arts Center on March 30, 31, and April 1. in each student directors play. After that date, rehearsals Vaudeville comedy, high-skill March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets The one-acts are for students Spring One-Acts is also a are Monday, Wednesday, and circus act, is playing at Kent- are $25 for the public and $23 who have been in Highline’s course, so if students make it, Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Meridian Performing Arts Cen- for seniors and students. Tickets Drama 121 class and higher to ter on March 12 at 3 p.m. Tick- can be purchased by calling Au- direct plays, and they need stu- ets are $18 general, $16 senior, burn Parks, Arts & Recreation at dents to be actors for them. Wine! Comedy! Music! Breeders Theater presents and $12 youth. They can be pur- 253-931-3043, or online at www. “Auditions are open to all chased at www.ticketturtle.com. brownpapertickets.com. students on campus,” said Rick Lorig drama professor at High- West line. The sequel to Prairie Heart 03.17 Lorig said the one-acts are not selected at the moment, and performances at students are getting their scripts • The Gothard Sisters will approved this week. E.B. Foote Winery be performing as part of Au- Actors with experience can 127-B SW 153rd St., Burien 206-242-3852 burn Art Commission’s St. Pat- come with a one to one-and-a Tickets still only $20! Includes wine tasting rick Day celebrations on March -half minute monologue. 17. The performance begins at “Students with no prior ex- March 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24. 25, 26 7:30 p.m. at the Auburn Avenue perience are also welcome,” doors open 6:30 p.m./7 p.m. showtime Theater. Tickets are $17 for the Lorig said. The Drama Depart- March 13, 20 -- 1:30/2 p.m. Sundays public, or $15 students and se- ment has material for these stu- www.breederstheater.com niors. You can purchase tickets dents to read. at www.brownpapertickets.com. arts 14 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011

Courtesy of Tower of Power Tower of Power have been per- forming together for 43 years. They return to Seattle for a series of shows March 24-27. Jazz veterans bring their music to Seattle

By KATRINA BLAKE Kupka was hired as their bari- “I’m very impressed with dition to the 10 members they forming March 24-27 at 7:30 Staff Reporter tone sax member. the amount of time he [Castillo] have now, 20 other past mem- p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Dimitri- Just a few months later Tow- takes to write back to the fans,” bers performed with them. ou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Tower of Power is plowing er of Power began playing gigs Leighton said. They have toured throughout in Seattle. Tickets are $40. through their fourth decade of and started making a name for Tower celebrated their 40th Europe, the Pacific Rim, and To purchase tickets or for music and is still as powerful themselves. anniversary in 2008 at reunion the United States. Now it’s Se- more information call 206-441- and catchy as ever. In 1970 they tried out for an show at the Fillmore Audito- attle’s turn. 9729 or go to www.jazzalley. Tower of Power merges soul, audition at the Fillmore and they rium in San Francisco. In ad- Tower of Power will be per- com. jazz, funk, and rock music to got signed to Bill Graham’s San create what bandleader Emilio Francisco records where their Castillo calls “Oakland soul first album, East Bay Grease, music.” was recorded. Tower of Power has 20 CDs All of the compositions are released and twice as many original, written by Castillo and years of recording and touring Kupka. behind them. Their second album, Bump They are wanted all over the City, was recorded with the world. Warner Brothers label, which “It’s exciting to get e-mails led to several hits and further and calls around the clock on albums. Tower of Power,” publicist Over the years, the Tower Anne Leighton said. of Power horns have recorded Tower of Power consist of with numerous artists including Emilio Castillo, bandleader: Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Second tenor sax, and vocals: Feat, Phish, Santana, and Heart. Adolfo Acosta, trumpet: Larry Tower of Power has lost Braggs, lead vocalist: Jerry some original members since Cortez, guitar: David Garibaldi, the beginning due to drug and drums: Lee Thornburg, trumpet health problems, or because and trombone: Stephen “Doc” they joined other bands. Kupka, baritone sax: Tom “Every so often one person Politzer, lead tenor sax: Rocco might leave the band, but there’s “ I was ready to go to school, ready to Prestia, bass: and Roger Smith, always someone from the old keyboards. gang who comes back to the leave work and do what I love and Tower of Power has a new fold,” Leighton said. album, Great American Soul- “A few have been fighting learn what I love, and UW Tacoma book which features covers of horrendous health problems,” soul classics with guest singers Leighton said. allowed that to happen for me.” Joss Stone, Sir Tom Jones, Huey Presita had a liver transplant — traeanna holiday, senior Lewis, and Sam Moore. and Smith had cancer. Tower of Power began their “Tower of Power’s music is musical adventure 43 years perfect for survivors, because ago when Stephen Kupka audi- it’s big, horn and blues derived. Why UW Tacoma? tioned during a band rehearsal It’s a joyful sound,” Leighton at Castillo’s house. said. During the audition, Cas- To this day Tower of Power tillo’s father called him into the satisfy their fans by not only Find out at: kitchen and told him, “Hire that releasing albums but by touring guy, he’s got something.” around the world and replying tacoma.uw.edu/why Taking his father’s advice, to endless amounts of fan mail. news The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 15 Faculty Senate seeking broader feedback from campus

By TAYLOR LUNKA ering shortening the deadlines meetings. Staff Reporter for the add/drop policy. “It is part of the institution “When compared to other in- [faculty and students] should The Faculty Senate wants stitutions in the state, our dates have access to. It’s the phi- more input from students. are significantly out of line and losophy of the officers and “We [the Faculty Senate] are they can create some difficul- something we’re trying to do,” charged with responsibility for ties for students, faculty and Wheeler said of getting people making decisions about curric- administration,” Wheeler said. on campus to attend the Faculty ulum, degree offerings and re- Besides the add/drop policy Senate meetings. quirements. Anytime someone on the Senate agenda, they work “We try to get more volun- makes a change to degree offer- out issues raised by depart- tary input. We want it from stu- ings, it has to be approved by ments related to curriculum and dents and staff,” he said. the Senate,” Buzz Wheeler said. degree programs. “Students, basically anyone Wheeler, an attorney and Whenever there are changes on campus have some sort of professor in the paralegal de- to curriculum requirements for have access to this. We invite partment at Highline, is the a degree, the number of credits input and we sometimes feel current chairman of the Faculty Buzz Wheeler Dr. Tommy Kim required, or added courses for like we have to scrounge for it,” Senate. a program, the Faculty Senate Kim said. From changing degree of- works with these proposals that The Senate is on campus to ferings to the add/drop policy, vice chairman, secretary and campus, works with Wheeler as specific departments wish to provide a forum for faculty, to the Senate works on academic two at-large senators. the vice chairman of the senate. change. be an advocate for students and issues and encourages students Representatives in the Facul- “Students may not feel like it The Faculty Senate not only show leadership for academic to attend meetings to voice their ty Senate speak for the Arts and has a direct impact, but every- solves problems on campus, but affairs at Highline, the pair said. opinion. Humanities, Social Sciences, thing we do has a benefit for they want everyone to know “We are interacting with Besides students, anyone on Physical Science/Mathematics, students,” Wheeler said. what they are doing. students regularly. We are campus, including faculty and Business and Health/Physical Recently the Senate has “We are not doing things be- very sensitive to what students staff, is welcome to attend any Education divisions at Highline. worked on a degree proposal hind closed doors in monkey need,” Kim said. meeting of the Senate, which Senators are elected by the change in biology, and is cur- rooms. There’s a level of trans- The pair encourages anyone take place on the first and third members of the faculty and hold rently thinking about changing parency,” Vice Chairman Kim interested in the Faculty Sen- Wednesday of every month in a term for two years. Division the add/drop policy on campus said. ate to go to their website http:// Building 25, room 411 at 3 p.m. representatives are chosen by to be in sync with other Wash- Being an open forum, the flightline.highline.edu/senate/ The Faculty Senate includes members of that division. ington state community col- Faculty Senate welcomes and home.htm to see all of the busi- 15 senators total, 10 division Dr. Tommy Kim, a film stud- leges. encourages students and other ness and nature of what the Sen- members plus the chairman, ies and English professor on The Faculty Senate is consid- faculty to attend the Senate ate does. One step forward, one step back Some students start at universities, then come to Highline to start again

By MALLORY MURRAY Some students say Highline your own is a lot more expen- es. At Central the average class Staff Reporter HCC has a completely different social sive than I ever imagined,” An- size was around 60 which it’s life and culture than other uni- geles said. almost impossible for a profes- Most students come to High- versities and four-year schools. “Living at home these past sor to remember who you are,” line to finish their two-year de- “The culture is the biggest couple months have already said Becker. gree and transfer to a four-year change from Bellevue to High- saved me great amounts of “I like the sizes of classes school or university. line,” said Macdonald. money, which is always nice,” here. It’s easier for me to talk to However, a handful of stu- “At Bellevue there were a lot she said. the professor if I need help. They dents transfer from a university of international students from “Now that I’m at home with are more available because they to Highline. They come for mul- WWU Asia. There were a lot of girls fewer distractions, I am able to don’t have as many students as tiple reasons such as high tuition that looked very materialistic. work more and focus on school the professors that teach at uni- at prior schools, being unhappy but to transfer to a two-year, Highline seems more laid back, the way I should be. At Central versities do,” he said. with the school’s location, or a and Highline is where I ended which is more my type,” she I definitely was not getting as Although these students change in major or minor. up,” said Rosemary Angeles. said. good of grades as I am here,” have already attended a four- The number of students who No matter what school you “The social life at a two- year said Becker. year university, that doesn’t transfer from a university to go to, once you leave and trans- college definitely is not as good Some students say that High- mean their education ends at here is not tracked by the col- fer to a new school there are al- as a four-year,” said Becker. line’s education process fits Highline. lege, but it’s not uncommon to ways going to be hardships and “It is understandable just their needs better than their “After this, I plan on finish- find a couple in any class. changes about your transfer, because more people are busy prior schools. ing at CWU Des Moines cam- “Bellevue didn’t have the students say. with school and work instead of “Bellevue is a good school, pus and get my four-year degree paralegal program I was looking “I think for anyone moving just school and the socialization however I feel like I get more there,” Becker said. for when I changed my mind of schools, the hardest adjustment part,” he said. one-on-one with the professor “As of right now, I don’t plan what I wanted to do,” said Kelly is getting to know the campus, Although transfers can be here than I did there,” said Mac- on going back to a four-year Macdonald, a transfer student teachers and counselors. After exhausting and tough on a stu- donald. college. The paralegal program from Bellevue College. a year or two at one school you dent, there are always positives “Obviously when transfer- only requires two years, but if “I left Central Washing- get to know it and have a rou- about the move. ring from a four-year to a two- I get to the end of it and decide ton University for my job back tine, then to move, it throws you “The commute has been a year class sizes are going to de- I want something more, then here on the westside and I just off and you have to go back to major positive for me,” said crease. I think this is better for sure,” said Macdonald. got tired of Ellensburg. It is a that comfort zone,” said Mac- Macdonald. me as a student because I like “Life always has a way of pretty small town and activities donald. “Also, parking seems a lot how my professor knows me by surprising me. Two years ago can be quite limited there. Two “The hardest change for me less stressful. Bellevue’s park- my name,” said Angeles. I never imagined myself be- years was enough for me,” said was leaving all my friends to ing was a mess every morning. “At Western, I was just an- ing where I am today,” Angeles sophomore Alex Becker. be at home again. I went from Highline’s can be busy, but it’s other face in the crowd. My said. “Western Washington Uni- seeing them everyday, to see- not nearly as congested as Bel- professors rarely knew who I “I want to transfer to UW versity wasn’t giving me the fi- ing them every time they came levue’s,” she said. was because they had a lot more once I’m finished at Highline nancial aid I was hoping to get home. It’s hard and I miss them “Coming from Western to students to deal with,” she said. but I am taking my life one day and it was too expensive for my but I know the change its best Highline I am saving a great “Class sizes here at Highline at a time and seeing where that budget, so I had no other choice for me,” said Angeles. amount of money. Living on remind me of high school class- leads me,” she said. news 16 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 Expert says AIDS continues Religious intolerance nothing to be scourge in Africa new, history professor says By MALLORY MURRAY it’s still a huge issue that is af- Staff Reporter fecting lives every day. By MALLORY MURRAY Over 2.1 million children Staff Reporter As of 2011, 33.3 million peo- are HIV positive and more than ple around the world are living 400,000 children become newly People who want to tell you with HIV/AIDS, a researcher infected with HIV/AIDS each what to believe and how to live said at a recent seminar. year around the world. is not new, a historian said here Dr. Ashraf Mohammed, a In South Africa, almost 40 last week. researcher from Cape Town, percent of 13 to 19 year-olds Savonarola was a late 15th South Africa spoke on campus said they have had sex, and 13 century Dominican from Ferr- on Monday, Feb. 28 about the percent reporting they first had ara who made his career in Flor- impact of HIV/AIDS in South sexual intercourse while under ence, Italy. Africa. the age of 14. After Charles VIII of France Human Immunodeficiency “Kids in South Africa, along invaded Florence in 1494, the Virus is a lot like other viruses. with kids all over the world, are ruling Medici was overthrown However, there is an impor- starting to have sex at a very and Savonarola emerged as the tant difference being that over young age and aren’t always new leader and priest of the city. time, your immune system can’t safe about it,” said Dr. Moham- Teri Balkenende, a historian clear this virus out of your body mad. here, spoke at the March 2 His- like it can do with other viruses. Unprotected sex can lead to tory Seminar, a weekly series of “Over time, HIV can destroy sexually transmitted diseases presentations by Highline fac- several general cells of your which don’t always show signs Kyle Cotton/THUNDERWORD ulty. immune system,” said Dr. Mo- or symptoms. Dr. Teri Balkenende talks about Savonarola, an Italian Dominican Savonarola was welcomed hammad. “Only 70 percent of the friar with controversial views for which he was later put to death. into Florence and was embraced This leads to your body not world’s teens who have STDs by many of the people there. being able to fight infections get treated, and the other 30 His book burning, a destruc- to preach passionately about the with trade and making money. and diseases anymore and when percent don’t know they are in- tion of what he considered im- last days. “A preacher challenged Sa- that happens, HIV infection fected with these diseases,” said moral art, and his perception The first disaster to give vonarola to a trial by fire in the can lead to AIDS, also known Dr. Mohammad. of what he thought the Renais- credibility to Savonarola’s mes- city center, which he declined,” as acquired immune deficiency “Often, teens who know they sance should become is what sage was the Medici family's said Balkenende. syndrome. are infected with an STD will made him so unique and one of weakening grip on power due to This is when his popular fol- Limited resources often pre- still continue to have unprotect- a kind to Florence. the French-Italian wars. lowing began to decrease sig- vent poor communities from ed sex and pass it on and infect “He was known for bon- “Florence, Italy was a small nificantly. supporting the millions who another,” he said. fires of the vanities, where he but wealthy little city,” said Savonarola was removed by suffer from AIDS. Educating the youth in Afri- would send people around the Balkenende. Pope Alexander VI on May 13, “In 25 years, HIV/AIDS has ca about safe sex hasn’t always city to collect items like mir- “The wealthy controlled the 1497 and in 1498, Alexander infected more than 65 million been done the correct way. rors, jewelry, cosmetics, pic- city and Savonarola did not demanded his arrest and execu- people and the majority of those “The president of Africa tures, immoral sculptures and agree with that idea,” she said. tion. suffering live in Africa,” said stated that poverty causes art and burn them in a pile in The peak of expensive Re- May 23, 1498 was the day of Dr. Mohammed. AIDS, not HIV. This sent off the Piazza della Signoria,” said naissance art and culture paid Savonarola’s execution and was The 2009 UNAIDS report the wrong message to the youth Balkenende. for by wealthy Italian families held in the same place where estimated that 5.6 million South in Africa, which caused them to He wanted a cultural renewal seemed to mock the growing the Bonfire of the Vanities had Africans were infected with believe that condoms aren’t im- and insisted that sexual immo- depression in Italy, which cre- been lit. HIV/AIDS, and that number has portant,” said Dr. Mohammad. rality and materialism were the ated a bitter and angry reaction He was hanged in chains increased since then. “Some African teens even source of the country’s problem. by the people. from a cross with a fire lit be- HIV/AIDS in South Africa said condoms weren’t impor- Before Savonarola became “In 1494 Charles VIII of neath him. is a major health concern be- tant and that they will continue the new leader of Florence, the France invaded Florence and the “Today there are still many cause it is believed to have more to have unprotected sex for their Medici dynasty controlled the ruling Medici were overthrown preachers around which have people infected with HIV/AIDS own pleasure,” he said. city. and Savonarola emerged as the agendas quite similar to Savon- than in any other country. In 2009, an estimated Cosimo De Medici controlled new leader and priest of the arola’s and insist that once their “In Africa, the highest life 330,000 African teens under the the Medici Bank, the Florentine city,” said Balkenende. agendas are realized, political expectancy for someone infect- age of 15 years old were living politics, and the entire city of Savonarola then set up a re- power will become more re- ed with HIV/AIDS is 43 years with HIV, a number that has al- Florence from 1389-1464. public in Florence and charac- sponsible,” said Balkenende. old,” said Dr. Mohammad. most doubled since 2001. He had two sons, Piero and terized it as a Christian and reli- “I think it’s important to lis- “Young women have the Educating the youth in Af- Lorenzo, who later took his spot gious republic. ten to such people because they greatest risk of infection and rica and all over the world about as leader just before Savonarola One of the first acts was to are likely to be saying some- may pass it onto their children prevention and the seriousness stepped in. make sodomy a capital offence, thing important about the ac- through birth,” he said. of HIV/AIDS and other STDs is “Savonarola believed the which was previously punish- countability of public office. Although studies show that an important issue. Medici family to be corrupt able by fine. However, we also need to be there has been an increase in “AIDS prevention comes in and didn’t agree with how they “Before Savonarola was careful not to accept their plans pregnant women attending an- cans; I can, you can, we can,” chose to run the country,” said leader, homosexuality had because some can come candy- tenatal clinics in South Africa, said Dr. Mohammad. Balkenende. been tolerated in the city,” said coated with various kinds of In 1482 is when he took his Balkenende. prejudice and scapegoating,” first trip to Florence. However, after he became she said. “Savonarola’s first trip was leader, many homosexuals from not very positive and only lasted the elite chose to leave the city. for two years,” said Balkenende. This slowly gained Savon- “In 1487 is when he met Pico arola enemies. Della Mirandola, an Italian Re- “Duke of Milan and Pope naissance philosopher, who was Alexander VI were Savonaro- known for his intelligence and la’s main enemies, who issued cleverness,” she said. countless restraints against He had mastered several lan- him but were all ignored,” said guages and proposed to defend Balkenende. 900 theses on religion, philoso- After a while, the city of phy, and magic against all com- Florence became sick of Savon- ers. arola and how the Florence’s po- Katie Adams/THUNDERWORD Savonarola returned to Flor- litical and economic depression Girolamo Savonarola Dr. Mohammed said that AIDS still kills many people in Africa. ence with Mirandola, and began was caused by his disagreement news The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 17 Child care facility now open to toddlers

By KANDI CARLSON based in play offer children an Staff Reporter opportunity to gain understand- ing of the ways others com- The Early Learning Center municate, what and how they has opened enrollment for tod- believe and encourage tolerance dlers. between different cultures, she In an effort to be helpful said. to students, staff and faculty, But such interactions are not classes for the newly expanded limited to the children. pre-school program will begin “We have one child teaching on March 28. all of us [the staff] numbers in Children’s Home Society of mandarin. We want him to feel Washington leased the building comfortable and appreciate his that is home to Highline’s Early culture,” Ajaero said. Learning Center. They opened “All children receive individ- their doors Sept. 20, 2010. ual learning plans upon enroll- The college ran a child care ing,” Ajaero said. center out of the building for “These plans are tailored for several years, before it was the individual, we believe this closed due to budget cuts. is important to the successful The center relocated to this preparation for kindergarten,” location from Kent because, she said. “It was an opportunity to serve The Early Learning Center more children,” said Abby offers care for ages 6 weeks to Ajaero, the site supervisor. 5 years. They are currently seeking They are “particularly look- children ages 2½ to 5 years old ing for 2½- to 5-year-olds,” for to add to their new classroom, the pre-school program at the Ajaero said. moment, said Ajaero. This classroom is a special “We are recruiting private one as it is specifically being pay individuals” as we are seek- designed to promote diversity ing to add to the economic di- at an economic and social level. versity of the center, said Ajae- “[This will be] a mixed in- ro. come classroom, diverse. They However, everyone is wel- learn at this early age to accept come at the center. one another,” she said. Alisa Gramann/THUNDERWORD Both Early Head Start and At this age, children are Children at the Early Learning Center are encouraged to question fundamental concepts such as why Head Start are offered at the more prone to learn acceptance only a certain number of blocks can be stacked before the whole tower falls down. center for low-income fami- and tolerance, she said. lies, and they do accept DSHS It is for this reason the center in themselves and the world to explore and learn through signed to make them think on vouchers. does not allow drop-in service. around them, said Ajaero. play while we guide them,” their own and teach them to ask Both part-time and full-time “We want the children to de- At five years old these chil- Ajaero said. themselves why,” Ajaero said. services are available. velop a community,” she said. dren will go off to kindergar- For example, when children All the while, tolerance is If you are interested in en- This cannot be done if we ten, a much larger environment, are playing with lettered blocks, taught and pride in one’s culture rolling your child in one of their have children coming and go- with expectations that may a teacher may ask how to spell is celebrated at the center. programs you may walk into the ing, Ajaero said. seem very overwhelming if a word, or ask them why the “While they play with their center or call. Through a “strength-based, they have not gained this self- blocks only stack so high before peers they learn to problem They are located at 2400 S. community oriented” struc- confidence, she said. falling, she said. solve and regulate emotions,” 240th St., Building 0, on the ture children gain confidence “Children here are allowed “These questions are de- she said. Highline campus and their These unlimited interactions phone number is 206-824-1378. How to stay aware of recalls By DAVID UFFINGTON devices, vaccines, animal and ficulty is when you don’t hear veterinary, cosmetics and more. about them because your car The Food and Drug Admin- Better yet, if you want to sign is out of warranty. 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The dif- Inc. news 18 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 OPT lets international students find jobs Volunteers

By RAINY HUANG ages students to apply for OPT ing company and later at Aber- needed for Staff Reporter and be brave enough go out of crombie & Fitch. their comfort zones to look for “The challenges were the Horizons Hong Kong native Vicky Chu opportunities. communication with cowork- has been working in the U.S. for “Our students are very ca- ers. As an international student, one year without a green card pable, but I don’t see big com- I didn’t know as much informa- annual event through the Optional Practical panies’ names. Students are not tion or trends about the U.S. as Training program. aggressive and they are not giv- my other coworkers. We didn’t Highline’s Women’s Pro- After Chu finished her busi- ing themselves a chance to see have much common topics and gram is looking for volunteers ness degree at Highline, she what’s in the U.S. that benefits I feel left out sometimes,” said to help with their annual Ex- applied for Optional Practical their future. GPA is not every- Chu. panding Your Horizons event Training to pursue work experi- thing, just be aggressive,” said Both Olfert and Chu said on Monday, March 21. ence that would benefit her fu- Olfert. that the advantages of doing the Volunteers will be needed ture academic study and social International students who Optional Practical Training are between the hours of 9 a.m – experience. are doing Optional Practical to gain social experience, learn 4:30 p.m. Victoria Chu Victoria Olfert, the adviser Training also have to face the cultural differences in working Director of Women’s Pro- of International Student Pro- Citizenship and Immigration challenge of language. environment, and learn man- gram Deana Rader says that vol- grams, said there are about 20 Services to work for at most one Olfert said that one of inter- agement techniques. unteers will be needed through- international students who ap- year on a student visa. national students’ weaknesses is Olfert suggests students out the day to help set up and plied for Optional Practical Students who apply for Op- they often lack confidence, and should go to International Stu- take down signs and arrows, Training at Highline and found tional Practical Training will some students only see them- dent Programs Office, which is assist presenters, facilitate, take their jobs since last summer. wait at least three months for selves as ESL students even on the fifth floor in the library, roll and help guide the students Students who graduated with processing all the documents though their language skills are and talk to her before they ap- to the correct classrooms. F-1 status or have been try- and to get approval. After stu- far beyond that. ply because everyone’s situa- Expanding Your Horizons ing to complete their degrees dents get approval, they have to Chu, now a Central Wash- tion is different. Students can Network is a national program for more than nine months are look for jobs by themselves and ington University student, also contact Olfert at volfert@ encouraging young women to eligible to apply for Optional those jobs must be related to started to do Optional Practi- highline.edu. They have very pursue careers in science, tech- Practical Training. They will be their majors. cal Training two years ago. vauable informaton that help in- nology, math, and engineering permitted by the United States Olfert said that she encour- She first worked at a market- ternational students find work. by providing role models and hands-on activities for the mid- dle and high school girls. There will be several differ- Spring break poses challenges for students far from home ent seminars and workshops in- cluding Junk Yard Physics, Ge- By RAINY HUANG Another Chinese student, freshman orientation for new students and native students ology Rocks, Earth and Space Staff Reporter Dongjian Sun, has a foreign students. who are interested in volun- Science and Kitchen Table tour planned for his vacation. Current students can volun- teering for the freshmen orien- Chemistry. Both Hong Kong native He is planning to visit Canada teer for and join these activities tation, can go to International If you are interested in vol- Leewan Li and China native since he has a friend who lives for freshman, said Atsuko On- Student Programs, which is on unteering, contact Deana Rader Jingjing Hu are planning to go in Vancouver. odera, the International Student the fifth floor in library, to talk at 206-878-3710, ext. 3004 or by to Los Angeles for spring break. Peter Hsieh, who is from Tai- Programs marketing assistant. to Onodera. email at [email protected]. “I have never been to other wan, is planning to take a group The orientation is organized city except Seattle in the U.S., of students to San Juan Island by International Student Pro- so I want to go to California and spend three days there. grams during the end of the since the weather is nice down “I have attended San Juan Is- spring vacation, giving both there. Even though I am not land activity that was organized current and new international sure which city to go yet, I think by International Student Pro- students a chance to share the California always has a lot fun grams before, and it’s a cheap experience and meet more new things to do,” said Hu. and fun place to go. We can ride friends. During spring break time, bicycles there and take canoe in On March 21, current inter- the International Student Pro- the sea,” said Hsieh. national students can volunteer grams Office will be closed Compared to those students, to take new internationals visit and there will only be activities Korean student Dasom Lee’s the campus and answer ques- for new international students and Vietnamese student Huy tions about Highline. which current students can also Nguyen’s plans are less excit- On March 23, both current participate in. ing. They both decided to just international students and new About 390 international stu- relax here instead of traveling. students can go ice-skating at dents attended Highline in Win- However, Lee said that if her Kent Ice Valley Center. ter Quarter, and they are mainly parents come here, she will take On March 25, there will be a from Japan, Korea, Vietnam, them around Seattle. Federal Way tour for new stu- China, Taiwan and Burma. “I hope school can give in- dents to introduce them to some Unlike native students here, ternational students more travel restaurants and provide bus in- international students can nei- information so that we can ac- formation. After the tour, both ther go back to their homeland tually do something during the freshmen students and current in such a short period nor spend break time,” Lee said. students will gather together time with their family, so they Although there is no particu- and have a barbecue party in have to be creative to design lar activity for current interna- Steel Lake Park in Federal Way. their vacations in the U.S. tional students, there will be a Both current international Start preparing for spring graduation

As Spring Quarter draws If you are receiving a cer- The Commencement Cer- near, students should begin ap- tificate, complete the applica- emony will be held on June 9 at plying for graduation. tion two quarters before your the ShoWare Center located at If you plan on receiving an completion or when you have 625 W. James St. in Kent. Par- AA, AS, or AAS degree, apply 30 credits that apply toward the ticipation in the ceremony is not once you have 45 credits that certificate. required to graduate. apply toward your degree, or For a high school diploma, For more information, visit two quarters before your com- apply two quarters before your www.highline.edu/stuserv/reg- pletion quarter. completion quarter. istration/graduation.htm.

3.875x7_SYK_Affordable_K.indd 2 1/26/11 2:22 PM news The Thunderword / March 10, 2011 19 said, The sales of e-books have the textbook for his class was ing information more acces- Books “The textbooks prices are increased in the past few $150. sible. about the same in both plac- years. Lettic told his students not to The new mandate, a provi- es. One would expect it to be “Since Jan. 1, 2010, U.S. cus- buy the book if they couldn’t af- sion of the Higher Education continued from page 1 cheaper at Highline because tomers purchased 115 Kindle e- ford it. He told students to buy Opportunity Act, took effect it’s a community college but it’s books for every 100 paperbacks the older textbook if they can July 1, 2010 and requires text- Therefore, the price is re- not.” sold,” and Kindle sales are out- get their hands on that. book publishers to provide moved from the purchasing Nole hopes to reduce the pacing hardbacks three to one, The bookstore has increased college and university faculty decision, giving publishers dis- prices of books at Highline said Stacey Jackson, spokes- sales of used books by $311,000 with detailed written informa- proportionate market power al- by working with publishers. woman for Amazon. as part of its ongoing effort tion about the books they or- lowing them to set prices high, While the prices of individual “The Kindle e-books are to control student textbook der. she said. textbooks may be rising, stu- rising, and I think it’s because costs. This includes the price of the “The entire cost of the book dents are buying less expensive people want cheap books and Used textbooks now com- textbook, the copyright dates is justified by expenses,” said texts. fast,” Jackson said. prise 41 percent of bookstore of the last three editions and Kaser, vice president of the col- “Prices for textbooks have “I think digital textbooks are total textbooks sales. descriptions of content chang- lege stores. decreased,” said Smith Brown, the best choice,” said Oussama The bookstore also decreased es between those editions, the “With typically 11.7 per- director of the American Red Alkhalili, Highline professor of some used textbooks shelf pric- costs of bundled and unbundled cent of the price of a new Cross Publisher in New York. business technology. es by a total of 40 percent when options and what lower cost op- book going to the author's “Questions about the price of He finds that a lot of stu- given deeper margins by whole- tions are available. royalties, 22.7 percent going textbooks are outdated because dents are getting e-books be- salers. This new law makes col- to the store, and 64.6 percent the average cost of college texts cause they are cheaper, he In addition, they have lege and universities post in- going to the publisher,” she has been flat or gone down in said. launched year round adoption formation about the textbooks said. the past few years,” Brown said. "I don't think students will be option so faculty only have to students will need for class- "We're troubled by how much That simply means that students quite ready to get into the digital place their orders once a year es. certain textbooks cost," said are spending less on textbooks. course world until the user ex- so the bookstore can buy back This means textbook infor- Bryan Pearce, chief executive of He said that if the overall cost perience improves," said Pearce, more books from students at the mation, including price and the University of Washington's of textbooks has gone down, “it of the UW university bookstore. end of the quarter at a rate of 50 ISBN number, will now be bookstore. appears to be because students Renting text books is anoth- percent of the current new pri- available on the internet. “On one hand, there's some are buying less expensive texts, er option on the rise for stu- ce. The law applies to all colleg- justification for it, but there's including used books and e-bo dent. “The used book market has es and universities that receive definitely a portion of the oks.” Nicole Allen of The Student cut into publishers’ profits,” public funding, including pri- profits of certain books that Brown said total spending on Public Interest Research Group, said Nole, manager at the High- vate schools that receive public don't make sense," he said. new and used textbooks dropped a political nonprofit organiza- line bookstore. money for financial aid. Pearce said textbooks have across the country from $348 to tion in the United States and “The problem is that publish- The Higher Education Op- increased in price as much as 25 $283 between the fall of 2007 Canada, said renting is “the best ers want to sell new textbooks portunity Act will help students percent in the last three years. and 2010 because students are short term” way to lower text- to make money. When there are concerned with rising textbook Highline students are turning to alternative ways of book costs. too many used books available, costs. feeling the financial strain. buying books. The group found that stu- they change the edition so we This law was made to give Highline student Raelena Nieve One way students can reduce dents using existing textbook then have to buy new books,” students more options with their said she paid $400 in fall for her the cost of their textbooks is to rental services pay $130 to $240 Nole said. textbook purchases. three books, and this quarter buy electronic books, said Nole, per year plus some course mate- The publishers set the The mandate, using e-books she paid $500 for similar three manager at the Highline book- rials, Allen said, versus an aver- prices so the bookstore has and rental textbooks will maxi- textbooks. store. age of $800 to $900 for students no control over the price. mize your savings when getting Nathan Gonzalez, a stu- Digital books potentially to purchase their textbooks each Students may see some relief textbooks. dent who came to Highline last save money, and provide stu- year, she said. from the high cost of textbooks In addition, the Highline quarter from Pacific Lutheran dents with more, better and Professor of juvenile justice thanks to a new federal man- Classifieds may be another re- University to take some classes faster information, she said. at Highline Stephen Lettic said date that makes textbook pric- source for students.

Highline Classifieds may have what you need

By ALISA GRAMANN find the math book she needed fer books at a lower price than have been coming and going When Afichuk first intro- Staff Reporter for a class. Some people of- the bookstore or online sellers from the project, including the duced the idea at a Student fered to talk to other students such as amazon. Not only will departure of one of their leading Government meeting, she said The Highline Classifieds for her, and some suggested the prices possibly be cheaper, developers. the response was a strong and should be up and running soon. she try Craigslist. Afichuk said but students don’t have to worry “I was worried about wheth- enthusiastic “yes.” “It could Similar to the classifieds in a that she was hesitant to meet a about tax or shipping. Students er we’d be able to complete the help with our sustainability ini- newspaper, the Highline Classi- stranger somewhere to buy a will be able to arrange meetings project,” she said. tiative,” Afichuk said. fieds will allow students to find textbook. on campus to exchange text- The project team was able to The goal is to have the web- buyers and sellers for a variety “[Then] I thought, ‘wouldn’t books. find other able and willing de- site up and running for Spring of things, such as textbooks or it be really nice if we had our Afichuk encourages students velopers to continue the project. Quarter. If it is not completed supplies for classes. The web- own website at Highline?’” she to shop around before purchas- Another issue to arise was a over spring break, Afichuk said site also allows students to place said. ing things — especially text- server problem. However, all they hope to have it completed ads, such as requests for room- She passed the idea along to books — from the classifieds the necessary files were saved. within the first few weeks of the mates, carpooling, or study Tina Ostrander, an instructor in website. There is always the Some of the logistics of the quarter. groups. the Web/Database Developer possibility that students can site are still being discussed. “We will be working on Students will use their High- program, in spring 2010. find what they need for a cheap- Questions about e-mail, infor- putting a link on Highline’s line account — the user name Highline student Nelli Bu- er price somewhere else, she mation storage, search criteria, webpage,” she said. That is and password used to log into reacova, an intern with the Web/ said. updating student accounts, and how students will know that your Angel account— to access Database Developer Program, Bureacova also said that it expiration dates have all sur- the site is up and running. their account on Highline Clas- is involved in the creation and allows students the opportunity faced. Afichuk said that they will ad- sifieds. upkeep of the Highline Classi- to find students with mutual Tweaks in these areas are vertise the site possibly through The Highline Classifieds site fieds website. classes who would be open to expected to occur in the early student email. They expect to is available only to Highline Bureacova said that the web- sharing textbooks. stages of site usage, as the team get a lot of exposure through students. site has potential to make stu- Highline Classifieds gives behind it gets a feel for how word of mouth — students tell- Olga Afichuk, the president dents’ lives easier. students the opportunity to find things will run. ing other students about the of Student Government, came At this point, the only things student tutors for subjects that Bureacova said they expect website. up with the idea for the High- available to trade, sell, or buy Highline itself is unable to of- many students to use Highline For more information on line Classifieds. are school supplies, Afichuk fer. Classifieds. Highline Classifieds, contact She said the idea came to said. Getting the website together “I think it will be very help- Olga Afichuk at oafichuk@ her when she was talking with Bureacova believes that has had its ups and downs. ful to find what you need inside highline.edu, or call her at 206- people on campus trying to Highline Classifieds will of- Afichuk said that people the campus,” she said. 878-3710, ext. 3215. news 20 The Thunderword / March 10, 2011

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