use it* VteUL being Thursday, February 13,1997 -—-!— Observer Central Washington University Wildcats whip Western, clinch league title Love and Romance See Pg. 8 At A Glance Let your voice bie heard Central students have a chance to speak in support of higher education and in­ creased funding for Central at CWU Day. Transportation to Olympia and back is available for $5. For more information, call Jody Baxter at 963-2160. Emergency phone line For question regarding late or cancelled classes, call the campus emergency phone line at 963-2345, Central prof awarded Nita Green, a Central fac­ ulty member, was named Out­ standing Business Educator of the Year. Green teaches at Central's SeaTac center. 'Housewives' still rockin' Central's dinner theatre production of "Angry House­ wives" continues through Feb. 16. There are brunch, supper and dinner theatres. For fur­ ther information call 963- 1774. ACUI regionals In the SUB games room on Feb. 12 and 13, there are? tour­ naments for ping pong, crib- bage, backgammon, and chess. Qualifiers will receive free registration and transpor­ tation to UW on Feb. 20 - 22. Sign up by Feb. 12 in SUB 111. Support group being offered The Counseling Center has free workshops for indiviuals dealing with eating disorders. They are every Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. in the Health and Counseling Center. Romantic raffle Today and Friday in the SUB you can buy a gift bag for your Valentine and a raffle ticket for a Valentine's Day date package. The drawing for the raffle is at noon on Friday. This event is sponsored by PRSSA and the Marketing Club. wmm- wmm W!m tiii ill! litii WW®. WW Tuesday night's snowfall made it difficult for some to get to classes David Dick/Observer Oh no! Snow On Tuesday, the combination of sev­ eral days of below freezing weather and a fresh dusting of snow played havoc around campus. Many people were not prepared for the hazardous driving conditions around the university, leading to numerous "fender benders," according to Steve Rittereiser, the head of camjpus security. Aside from people driving too fast and inadvertantly sliding through busy intersections, there was only one snow related, non-injury accident, involving a student in the J-8 parking lot. In order to help reduce the ice on streets around campus, crews from Fa­ cilities Management spent Tuesday af­ ternoon and evening sanding the roads. By 9 p.m., those sanding efforts helped improve road conditions. BOT bans booze advertisements By Mike Bellamy Asst. News editor Alcohol advertisements in Central publications will be banned in order to comply with the CWU Policies Manual, the Board of Trustees recommended on Friday. (The BOT exempted the Ob­ server due to consideration of "First Amendment freedoms.") BOT member Mike Sells said no action had been taken as of yet, but that When good grades are no good by Brien Bartels Staff reporter Here's something to remember while taking midterms: Grades don't matter. Not anymore. That's the fear of a faculty senate committee studying grade inflation. Grade inflation is the increase of grades and grade point averages over time without any real increase in stu­ dents' abilities. And some professors say Central's grading system may be in danger. Robert Fordan of the commu­ nication department chaired a faculty senate committee on grade inflation last See GRADES/Page 4 common sense should be used in adver­ tising on campus. 'T m not for censorship," Sells said. Central president Ivory Nelson said the issue was brought to the attention of the administration after the campus di­ rectory was published with beer cou­ pons in it and because of considerations involving Central' s web page. "We will scrutinize all our publica­ tions to make sure the university's name is not associated with alcohol," Nelson said. Attached in a packet given out to BOT members were examples of beer coupons in the campus directory and the Marketing Club coupon book. The packet also included Section 2- 2.13.3.7 of the CWU Policies manual which states: "The university name will not be associated with the advertising of alco­ holic beverages." "[The BOT] wanted us to be very clear in communicating to everyone that we would, from this point on, abide by the policies that have been established in this area," Sarah Shumate, vice presi­ dent of Student Affairs, said. CWU Marketing Club representa­ tive Jim Beatty said he didn't think the ban will have much effect on the club's coupon book, published each quarter of the academic year. He said local taverns could advertise food or activities in­ stead. "There are ways to get around it," he said. "It's just going to be a little more paperwork." The EHensburg city council claims the RPZ ordinance is achiev­ ing its purposeless congested resi­ dential streets and filled university . parking lots. Permits, enforcement, hours and size of RPZ and signs were issues that concerned the city council at a special Monday meeting. While many students present were upset, most residents said they were pleased with the RPZ. "Every resident in zone one is really happy with the RPZ," Mike Williams, city council member, said. "Zone two is the problem." "Students need to take more re­ sponsibility," Bill DeHollander, resident of zone two, said. "I was See ZONE/Page 2 David Dick/Photo editor
Page 2 Thursday, February 13,1997 Observer , Minors with beer and stolen Shakespeare Sunday, Feb. 2,4:00 p.m. Several iiems were stolen from the Tower Theatre including dance shoes, a cassette recorder, Shakespeare books and a backpack. A few of these items were found by a dumpster next to mail and duplicating services. Monday, Feb. 3,4:28 p.m. A state vehicle backed into a private vehicle in the mail and duplicating ser­ vices parking lot causing an estimated $ 1,000 worth of damage. Monday, Feb. 3 Two women from Moore Hall re­ ported they had received 15 - 20 harass­ ing phone calls. The women suspect it is an ex-boyfriend. Police are still in­ vestigating this report. Tuesday, Feb. 4,2:15 a.m. University Police pulled a driver over for failing to stop at 9th and Euclid. Upon contact, police smelled a strong odor of intoxicants. The 20- year-old man was cited for minor in possession. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 8:"25 p.m. Two residents of Carmody-Munro Hall had a total of $124 stolen from their unlocked rooms. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10:16 p.m. Answering a call for a suspicious odor, Campus Police cited an 18-year-old woman of Davies Hall for possession of drug parapher­ nalia. Wednesday, Feb. 5,11:47 p.m. Police were dispatched to an­ swer a call for a noise complaint in Student Village. When the 21-year- old man came to the door, police smelled marijuana and gave the man a citation. Thursday, Feb. 6,7:54 p.m. A suspect, calling from the Moore Hall lobby phone, has been calling people and mimicking scenes from the movie "Scream." This report is still under investiga­ tion. —WW m tMilll §y by Aimee Peterson News editor Staff reporter Friday, Feb. 7,9:05 p.m. Police answered another complaint of suspicious odor in Hitchcock Hall. A 19-year-old female was cited for pos­ session of marijuana and drug para­ phernalia. Friday, Feb. 7, between midnight and 7:30 p.m. Three windows were broken in the SUB costing an estimated $2000 in damage. The suspects were apparently on the roof of the SUB and threw rocks into the windows. Police are still inves­ tigating the incident. Comments made by the chief of the Eliensburg police in a cul­ tural empathy workshop, and published in a club newsletter, caused a short but sharp contro- reotypical things that set us apart culturally?" she said in an inter­ view this week. "On the other hand we're all arguing that we want it to be honored, respected, uplifted. Can you explain to me the difference between the two?" Shannel Robbins, Central's student vice president for equity and community service, said versy this week. "If he had called me to ask if. Kirkpatrick's comments about Friday, Feb. 7,6:30 p.m. Several of the work shacks at the Science Facility construction site were vandalized. Suspects broke door contacted the 19-year-old male and handles, a copier and a window. They gave him a citation for possession of entered some of the shacks but did not marijuana. take anything. Thursday, Feb. 6,11:45 p.m. University Police were answer­ ing a call in Alford-Montgomery Hall for a suspicious odor. Police MARK A. CHMELEWSKI Former Kittitas County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: 1991-1996 Emphasis in Criminal Defense 933-1LAW (1529) 933-1FAX (1329) mac 1 law@eburg.com 701 N. Pine • Eliensburg ZONE: signs caused confusion From Page 1 sick of all the noise and litter gen­ erated by students of the dorms." "The students are blatantly dis­ criminated against," ASCWU presi­ dent Adam Eldridge said. "Student- owned vehicles are described by the RPZ policy as being transient ve­ hicles owned by non-residents." The council addressed the concerns of citizens and students who com­ plained of getting tickets in the RPZ zone. The major complaint had to do with the signs not being labeled clearly enough. Currently, the signs say "Per­ mit parking only." This will be changed to "RPZ permit parking only." that was what I said, I would have said no," said Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick. The workshop was conducted by Jim Cole, a local psychologist and consultant, at First United Methodist Church on Jan. 20. About 20 people, Eliensburg resi­ dents, students and the chief of police, attended the workshop, which Cole said would help people "empathize with people different from themselves." Cole, who travels around the country conducting similar events, said creating empathy between groups is a way to counteract stereotypes. "There is a common miscon­ ception that we can decide to be non-prejudiced," Cole said. "We cannot." What happened is described in differing ways by participants. Kirkpatrick spoke during the introductions about her youth in stereotypes did not offend her. "She posed questions whether Jim Cole's program was to change people's way of thinking about their background, their cul­ ture," Robbins said. 'It was tfie way she stated them. She was questioning Jim Cole as far as what was the purpose of the workshop, what was he trying to get across to people. He tried to explain it to her, and that's when she made her statement about ste­ reotypes. "She talked with the students of the Black Student Union and £he walked around and said hello to everyone, and she wasjust very pleasant," Robbins said. Kirk Loe, president of Central's Gay and Lesbian Alli­ ance, was also present with one other GALA member, He re­ sponded by writing a slKttt article in the GALA News headlined die South, and shared some views "Chief of Police in Eliensburg reptypingis "What l am saying is, wh we arguing about the negativity of stereotypes if indeed there are ste- , See EMPATHY/Page 5 2 •4* BRING IN A FRIEND AND WE'LL GIVE 2 HAIRCUTS FOR THE PRICE OF I INCLUDES: SCALP MASSAGE*CONSULTATION CUT*STYLE#COSMETIC FINISHING TOUCH. PLLIASE CALL 962-2600 TODAY TO SCHEDULE. OFFER VALID WITH SELECT STYLISTS MENTION AD FOR SPECIAL ONE PERSON MUST BE A FIRST-TIME CLIENT AVE DA Hair Care Skin Care { Natural Colour' - J Plant Pure-Fume* Body Caie Jliukodt To' Ary, lindzce, L & P Here's to the men we love, Here's to the men that love us. For the men that we love who don't love us, screw them! 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t-.: Observer Thursday, February 13,1997 Page 3 Central students work hard to stay airborne By Dave Henderson Staff reporter As the plane taxies down the run­ way, Adam Nelson, a Central flight stu­ dent, runs through the pre-flight check which includs testing the breaks and the condition of the flight controls and in­ struments. He then does an engine and spark plug check, and rev the engine up to 1700 rpm. He sits at the hold short line and requests permission to take off. "Ellensburg traffic, Cessna 48769er departing runway 29er straight out, Ellensburg," Nelson reported to flight coordinators. Have you ever wondered who's fly­ ing the planes that pass over head on a clear blue day? Well, while we're at­ tending our classes here on the ground, the students in the flight tech program are attending their classroom in the sky. Here on campus, we don't hear much about the flight program because of it's location north of campus, but over 160 students are enrolled in the program. To.become a flight tech major, stu­ dents have to be in good health and have the money to afford the flight costs. Students enrolled in the program have to pay approximately $25,000 in flight costs to complete the program. Financial aid, loans and scholarships are available to students to help them cover their expenses. About 50 percent of the students drop out of the program, mainly because of lack of funding. Learning to fly is a large part of the flight technology program for students. CWU has been working in cooperation with Midstate Aviation for almost 30 years. .Midstate contracts out the air­ port and their planes to Central, which are reserved exclusively for use by stu­ dents in the program. "Graduates have flying back­ ground and classroom knowledge, and since this is the only four year aviation program on the west coast, I think that's unique," Ron Mitchell, owner of Midstate Aviation said. "I think we have a really good program here at Central that all the kids can be proud of." In order to graduate from the pro- gram, students must take 89 credit hours in the classroom and spend an average of 250 hours in flight. The flight portion of the program consists of five different levels that student aviators must master in order to pass. Beginning students start in Cessna 152's which are single prop, two seat planes. It normally takes pilots 60 hours in these light weight planes to obtain their private pilot license. After students have their license, they can fly longer distances and carry passengers. The next step in the training is the instrument rating, where students must fly by their instruments alone. A hop^is placed over the pilot's, head to simulate flying through clouds and make sure they can fly without looking outside the cockpit. After this, pilots are able to fly in adverse weather conditions and in excess of 18,000 feet. Instrument rated pilots then move on to the com­ mercial phase of their training, where they fly the more complex Cessna 182's and Piper Arrows which have retractable landing gear and more horsepower. Here, pilots practice advanced flight maneuvers and fly as far away as northern California. Next, pilots work towards becoming a certified flight instructor, where they receive pay and free flight time to instruct ^ A. fay 'A ''rfi/s, .'if. Adam Ness is a student in his second year in the flight program. David Henderson/Observer You have a long road ahead of you if you want to become a successful pilot -Adam Nelson beginning students. Once they are certified, they can go and instruct any­ where in the country and work to­ wards getting experience in bigger, multi-engine planes. "After finishing the program, most students continue instructing to gain more flight hours without cost," Mitchell said. "It is one of the few avenues where they can get flying time and get paid for it, until they meet the hourly requirements that it takes to become a regional airline pilot." Becoming a pilot for a major com­ mercial airline is something that is not easily accomplished. Most pilots fly cargo planes after instructing, usually for someplace like Air Pack or Kenmore Air of Seattle, while others fly scenic flight tours. Pilots have to work at this until they have accumu­ lated enough hours to become a com­ muter airline pilot. "As a commuter airline pilot, they work long hours for relatively low pay and they pay their dues for several years, normally until they get enough experience in hours to get hired by a major airline," Mitchell said. "And that's where it finally pays off, when you get a job and start working half the days in a month." "You have a long road ahead of you if you want to become a success­ ful pilot," Nelson said, who is work­ ing on the commercial phase of his training. "You must really love fly­ ing to want to stick with it. I can't understand why everyone doesn't want to fly, 1 couldn't imagine doing anything else." Mitchell said the major commer­ cial airlines are looking more and more towards graduates of university aviation programs because all of the veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars are retiring, leaving an increas­ ing amount of openings for new pilots. He also said that the number of pilots being trained by the military has dropped dramatically, compared to 10 or 15 years ago. "The flight industry is growing and the pilot population is shrinking," Harry Clark, director of the flight pro­ gram said. "There aren't enough people to replace the ones that are re­ tiring and fill the seats that are being made by the new airplanes. As long as Boeing is building airplanes and selling them, I think our student popu­ lation is in excellent position for jobs." Dan: Will you be my Valentine? 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Page 4 Thursday, February 13,1997 Observer GRADES From Page 1 year. "We have a nationwide problem, it's not just at Central Washington Univer­ sity." Fordan said. "We have some hem­ orrhaging in the educational system." The committee looked at existing studies of grading, and at Central's own statistical records. The records lrom fall 1986 through spring 1995 showed the percentage of 4.0 grades issued by pro­ fessors has increased all over the univer­ sity. However, the total number of stu­ dents enrolled in remedial classes, such as English 1 (K) and Math 100, did not decrease. "We expected that if the grade point averages were going up, those numbers should be going down," said Fordan. 'The higher grade point averages should mean that students are more competent, but that's not the case." Spreadsheets from Institutional Studies and Research showed that 32.2 percent of all grades given in the Col­ lege of Education and Professional Studies were A's in 1986. By 1995, the percentage had meandered its way to 42.9 percent. Percentages for the Col­ lege of the Sciences, the College of Arts and Humanities, and the School of Busi­ ness and Economics varied between 12 and 25 percent of all grades. Committee member Walt Kaminski, of the industrial and engineering tech­ nology department, said there is an ex­ planation for the trend. The majority of the students in the CEPS are education majors. "Part of the situation is that they have to maintain a B to stay in the program," he said. "So the ceiling raises up one grade level." Jordan said there are "incremental changes" in grading departments can make to bring courses in line with Central's grading regulations. Two of these are increasing use of the satisfac­ tory/unsatisfactory grade, which does not effect G.P.A., and eliminating un­ contested withdrawals. Withdrawals, by freeing students from classes in which they are doing poorly, raise the overall grade average. Fewer F s and more W's mean higher average grades. The committee report also sug­ gested Central faculty aim at making the C, or 2.0, their most frequently is­ sued grade. Recommendations like those troubled John Burkhart, the student vice president for academic affairs. Burkhart participated in the faculty senate's dis­ cussion of the issue, but he said grade inflation "doesn't weigh heavily on my mind." "My basic feeling is if they can re­ duce grade inflation, that's fine," Burkhart said. "But I'm not for any policy that harms students, that limits students' ability to improve their grades." He also opposed to ending with­ drawals to combat grade inflation. One reason grade inflation is worri­ some is that grades can be used by both employers and graduate schools to screen applicants. However, many employers don't seem to see it that way. Teri Hendrickson, recruiting coordi­ nator for Central's Career Development Services, deals with employers who come to Central to interview future graduates. She said grades are not a de­ ciding factor in the hiring process. "Except for specific firms, they don't look at grades first," Hendrickson said. "They look at personality, how well you come across." She said grades are still important factors to accounting firms and for ac­ tuarial jobs. •'til 1 Ifcm Maeiei " '1 '^1 "i - • J weekender Zone Fare Certificate MasterCard® Card Promo Code: AV0027 Ticket Designator: AV0027 Travel Complete: June 6,1997 mmmm I I Roundtrip Rates Within Zone A or B $129 roundtrip Between Zone A & Zone B $189 roundtrip Between Zone A & Zone C $269 roundtrip Between Zone B & Zone C $189 roundtrip Within Zone C $109 roundtrip Not valid for travel to/from IL7C0/AK/HI. For Great Savings On United Airlines. 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Observer Thursday, February 13,1997 Page S Physics students help community and win national award By Kwame Amoeteng Staff reporter For the second year in a row Central's chapter of the Society of Phys­ ics Students has been named the region's outstanding chapter by the SPS national office. Central's chapter is one of 21 in the Northwest region, which includes schools in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and part of Idaho. Only 27 of the 620 chapters nationwide were honored. "The award is very prestigious in the area of physics," Central SPS chapter president Christopher Carr said. Outstanding chapters are selected based on activities they have accom­ plished. "They're looking at how you've pro­ moted physics at your university and in your regional area," Central SPS chap­ ter advisor Sharon Rosell said. Promo­ tional activities include having chapter representation at local, regional, na­ tional and international conferences. Five representatives from Central's chapter took part in a 1994 North American physics conference in Cancun, Mexico. In regard to community outreach activities. Central SPS members pro­ duced physics-related public service announcements for airing on KCWU- TV, as well as hosting "Physics Day" demonstrations in the SUB. They were also involved in the "Expanding Your Horizons" workshops for middle-school girls on campus and at Yakima Valley Community College. "We're presently working on getting a local industry (Mike's Rental Ma- mzm wmmm&m w •:$*:•--W- *• wmmmmMfm mmw&mmmmm TV*- r mmm-' '--d/m .'IvX'I'lvv', Arlene C. Jimenez/Observer Student Physics Society members, standing,from left: Emily Leffert, Stephen Mull, Matthew Forrest, Christopher Wren Carr, Takato Handa and Sharon Rosell (adviser) seated, from left: Chad Burdyshaw and John Stanfield. chines) to donate laboratory equipments which is known for its treatment of physics is used in research areas," Tom to our department," Carr said. cancer and research into other areas Zobrist, SPS member said. "Students The chapter is also planning a trip to of physics. will also have the opportunity ot mak- Vancouver, Canada where they will "Part of the reason for the trip is ing professional contacts with the scien- visit the Tri-University Meson Facility to help the physics majors to see how tists they meet over there." EMPATHY: misunderstanding defeats workshop's purpose From page 2 Chief replied,' it's part of who I am and I wish to maintain that.'" The GALA News article also said Black Student Union members walked out of the meeting at that point. Other witnesses were unsure as to whether any members of the BSU were even present at that point in the meeting. Robbins said she left for another appointment. Cole said he could not recall any tension or ar­ gument or people walking out of the session. Loe said he faxed the article to the police department several days be­ fore printing the newsletter, telling her what would be printed and ask- u We talked about it, we don't see eye to eye, but we're cool with it. - Kirk Loe ing her to discuss her views further. Kirkpatrick said she received nothing from Loe. "What's so unfortunate about this is that in reality, this chief of police would never tolerate the abuse of anyone who was gay, anyone who was a member of any minority, and if Mr. Loe did any checking into my background and my history, he would owe me a huge apology," Kirkpatrick said. As a result of interviews for this story, Loe and Kirkpatrick finally talked about their differing perspec­ tives. "We just had a misunderstand­ ing," Loe said. "We talked about it, we don't see eye to eye, but we're cool with it." ftamtiutti individual skills challenge is coming to: Central Washington University Wnfry Information Where: Nicholson Pavilion Contort: Intramural Sports Program When: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Entry Deadline: Friday, February 21st This Baby Gets You Going!' ) * t Play Begins Saturday, February 22nd presented by i £' -w- * Men's and Women's Divisions • Exciting Prizes from Baby Ruth J
Page 6 Thursday, February 13,1997 Observer Plaque for Kit? I came across the article titled "Student affairs response to suicide evaluated.,, in last week's Observer, and it really struck a chord with me. In particular a quote from Brandy Langfitt, a former Moore Hall resident, concerning a memorial plaque, which was supposed to be erected in Kit Felice's honor. Felice is a student who hanged himself last year. Where is this plaque? You will not find it in Moore Hall. I didn't have the chance to know Kit, however others like Brandy Langfitt did. Based on her comments in the Observer she seems angry about this. She should be. If a memorial was supposed to be erected in memory of Kit, how come Student Affairs hasn't followed up on their promise? Moreover, even if they now decide to erect this plaque, would this be a result of the pressure put on by angry students? I understand that a tree was planted in Kit's honor, a very noble gesture. But the fact remains that a promise is a promise. Student Affairs shouldtiH have agreed to erect this plaque if they didn't intend to follow through. If I had been a close friend of Kit, I would find this very insulting. This plaque probably will not cost the school a gross amount of money to purchase, so what is the hang up? Take it out of my tuition check if need be. It seems to me this oversight on the university's part does little to boost a feeling of sympathy for Kit Felice's family and those students who knew and loved Kit. Death is never an easy thing for anyone to cope with. Erecting a plaque in Kit's honor would be an excellent reminder to all of his senseless death. It might even raise other student's awareness of other potential students who might be contemplating suicide. Since my freshman year I recall at least three suicides here at Central. Unfortunately, suicide has been somewhat of a trend at Central. We all need to take an active part in reaching out to people so tragedies such as these don't persist. What we don't need to do is take away from Kit's memory by promising something, and then failing to deliver. — Mark Weller Staff reporter Observer "The campus news source, serving Central since 1927* Editor-in-Chief: William Baldyga News Editor: Aimee Peterson Sports Editor: Jeff Foster Copy Editor: Denise Day Events Editor: Jeremiah Donier Ad Rep.: Rob Kauder Office Asst: Jodi Blanksma Adviser: Lois Breedlove Scene Editor: Lydia West Photo Editor: Dave Dick Online Editor: Jason Gordon Production Mgr: Amy Pickering Ad Rep: Brian McCall Business Mgr: Christine Page Staff News Asst. Editor: Mike Bellamy Reporters: Kwame Amoateng, Kelly Lawing, Tim Yeadon, James Leonard, David Henderson, Roxanne Murphy, Rob Kauder Sports j Asst. Editors: Lisa Allen and | Mike Parker j Reporters:September Woods, John Fazio, Brett Allen, Steve ! Braeutigam, Jeremiah Acree Scene Copy Asst. Editors: Brien Battels and Carrie Starbuck Asst. Editors:Joshua Cooley and Jo Lynn Draper Reporters: Sarah Petty, Ryan Johnson, Erin O'Connor, Erin Drebis, Mark Weller, Jodie Alamos Photo Photographers: Heather Ziese, Arlene C. Jimenez, Dawndra Budd, Kristi Taylor Online Asst. Editor: Garrett Grobler Online Techs: Noah Witt, Janie Wallace, Clayton Todd, Jamie Thomas, and Terry Vranjes The Observer is a laboratory newspaper produced by students in conjunction with the school's communication department. The opinions here do not neces­ sarily reflect those of the university. Unsigned editorials and cartoons represent the opinions of a majority of The Observer editorial board. 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WITH PtGftciwS WE DO |T TOSOU, AND SOU MERELY PAraus.conAeon&fcowu^f don't you toAMT -TO fceAU/j FftEAfc OvTT MOMANO PAD? 0 3 Ob * * I t m I 0* NOW YOU CAN WEAR YOUR ABUSED CHILDHOOD ASA PERMANENT FASHION STATEMENT III SO COMB O/O? 86 A SPort! Health Center adds to story To the Editor: The Student Health and Counsel­ ing Center was concerned about some of the incomplete information in your headline article the week of February 6 ("The price of staying healthy"). We have four points of information we believe the CWU student body would benefit from knowing. 1) Funding: This year for the first time we are operating without any state funds. We are funded totally by the $40 per student fee. The amount of state funding we receive has dwindled over the years in 1995-96 we received $43,968 which now must be covered by student fees. Of the two new coun­ seling positions mentioned, one is be­ ing vacated by the end of this month and that position will not be filled at this time due to possible funding real­ locations. Another fact is that most students don't know that their fee also pays half of the salary of the career development counselor at the Career Development Services. 2) Usage: We wish to clarify that the student usage number quoted for fall quarter was for the health center only. An additional 916 student visits occurred at the counseling center. These statistics do not count the stu­ dents who attend groups, workshops or educational presentations in class­ rooms, residence halls and other cam­ pus facilities. One of the reasons why students can not be seen as quickly as before is that the Health and Counsel­ ing Center was asked to stay open 9 additional hours per week without adding sufficient staff. 3) Access to health care: CWU stu­ dents face a very different health care situation in Ellensburg than do WWU and EWU students who have access to the many providers located in metro­ politan areas. The waiting time for a woman's annual exam in an Ellensburg clinic, for example, is of­ ten in excess of a month. Same-day medical care is difficult to obtain and usually requires students to go home to their primary care provider for ser­ vices or referral in order for the visit to be paid by insurance. In comparison to these examples, the Student Health and Counseling Center on campus provides quicker appointments, lower costs and quality care. In the field of counseling, insurance generally pays only 50 percent. However, at our cen­ ter students are eligible for free short- term counseling. 4) Student involvement invited: We have been attempting to organize a Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) to provide input and feedback to the Health and Counseling Center and give students a voice of advocacy for student health concerns on Central's campus. If you are interested in joining SHAC, please call Jack Baker, interim director at 963-1876. Thank you for reading and printing this. Providing information to the CWU student/consumers is a great service. Sincerely, Jack A. Baker, Interim Director Student Health and Counseling Center BETTER WRITERS: All letters must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday before the week of publication date. Letters must be typewritten and less than 300 words. AH letters MUST include your name and phone number for verifica­ tion. Please write to the reader rather than to any specific person The Observer reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar libel and matters of taste. Send letters to: Observer, CWU, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7435, or bring them to the newsroom in Bouillon 222, You can al§o FAX them to 963-1027 or send them.via e-mail to Observer@cwu.edu. quotes argued, again To the Editor: Last week Laura Vance submitted a refutation of Rusty Jordan's letter regarding choice and homosexual be­ havior. Laura's response was full of theological blunders desperately re­ quiring correction. The following paragraphs attempt to correct the ma­ ligned texts. The first issue to be addressed is the infallibility of scripture. Because the book of Genesis describes creation twice, does not mean these are two separate events, or that they conflict. Genesis 2 does not contain the full description of the creation, but rather is primarily concerned with man's cre­ ation. The second problem with Laura's letter is that it does not take into ac­ count the difference between the old and new covenants. The Jews lived in a theocracy, therefore the rules they lived by were not part of the Gentile world because they were a chosen people. God chose them to exemplify his holiness in the law that he gave them. (Yes Rusty, you may play foot­ ball.) The new covenant is the dispensa­ tion in which the church era has come into being and continues in. Due to man's failure to uphold God's law, God chose to inaugurate the new cov- See RESPONSE/Paqe 7
Observer Thursday, February 13,1997 Page 7 RESPONSE: Bible wars continue From Page 6 enant. (Heb 8:7-13) Christ came to fulfill the law given to Israel. (Matt 5:17-19) The law pointed to Christ, the -one who could fulfill it. By faith in him, we receive his righteousness. God does not expect the church to carry out the old covenant law. (Laura, read Gal 3:23-26) As for being judgmental, Chris­ tians do judge. (Jn 7:24) To call some­ one judgmental is to be yourself judg­ mental. Marriage? It is allowed and encouraged. (See Gen 2:18,1 Cor. 7:2, 1 Tim. 3:2) Forsaking family?! Read the Greek! (Luke 14:26) Despite Laura's claim to detest the misuse of context, she has no problem doing so herself regarding all her examples from the Bible. Luke, a physician, is very clear if you understand the cop- text. The context is clear if you read the Greek, or the footnote in your Bible. No one should abandon his family. Yes, it is tiresome when people try to impose fallacious interpretations of God's word, directly violating and slandering his message to man. In do­ ing so, people usher in destruction upon themselves and those who follow them. God's morality is not up for debate - your skills as a historian and theologian are, Laura. Stick to your geography until you are ready to be a serious student of Christ. (1 Tim 1:6,7) Solemnly, Jason Henderson BOD Prez wants answers about RPZ's Dear Ellensburg City Council: "AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of parking and creating resi­ dential parking zones (RPZ) and asso­ ciated implementing regulations to help preserve on-street parking oppor­ tunities for the residents of certain defined areas which routinely experi­ ence high demand for parking by TRANSIENT VEHICLES OWNED BY NON-RESIDENTS (my emphasis added)." This is the opening of Ordinance No. 4055 which passed throughout the Ellensburg City Council on September 16,1996. At that time, I voiced con­ cerns over the implementation of a 24- hour RPZ. I informed the council of how unprecedented 24-hour zones are and how blatantly discriminatory the ordinance was towards the students of Central Washington University. I can understand why it may be necessary to implement RPZ's during the university's business day. How­ ever, by enacting a 24-hour zone the council has grouped together univer­ sity students, as well as other commu­ nity members wishing to attend uni­ versity functions, with so called "tran­ sient non-residents." When the ordinance passed, there was a promise made that the RPZ would undergo an evaluation a few months after it was in place. I feeltbat the RPZ has been in place long enough that problems with it have been iden­ tified. I believe that the council should take another look at the discriminatory wording used in the document. The council should also be reminded that the purpose of the RPZ was to solve problems with parking related to the building of a new science facility. I have a few questions that I would like the council to address. First, when will the RPZ review take place? Sec­ ond, what is the rationale behind the 24-hour zone? And third, where has the $20,000 the university gave the city for enforcement gone? How many tickets have officers written during the past 2 months? How often are the zones patrolled? I hope that action on these concerns will take place soon. I thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Adam K. Eldridge, Ellensburg ASCWU-BOD President Fresh vocab is poppin'(slang has its place) n Toflie Point by Jason Jackson CoMUMeem iossjs A FANTASTIC WAY TO START YOUR WEEK! • Sing Great Songs • Share Your Needs • Pray for Others • Hear the Wcrd • Come to the Lord's Table 5:00 PM EVERY SUNDAY FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 512 N. RUDY o/i-noctcmoMSArtwAY) j ' 925-2244 I I would like to address the problem with the readers of the Observer who can't seem to under­ stand th.e lingo and slang written in the bas­ ketball ar­ ticles. When a person thinks about w h a t Shaquille O'Neal does on the bas­ ketball court, a slam dunk comes to mind. Since the slam dunk is what he is predominantly known for, the word "Shaq-ed" makes an interesting substi­ tute. I can understand if a word like "Shaq" is tossed into a story without definition or meaning, but when a word is written in parentheses address­ ing the meaning, there should be no question as to what the word means. Dennis Rodman rebounds the ball well, therefore the word "Rodman" can take the place of rebound. Please try to understand the lingo and great creativity of the sports reporter who Looking for an apartment? Anchor M Apartments is now accepting applications for Winter, Spring, & Summer quarters. Stop by the Anchor M office and pick up an application, or call 925-2725for more information. 1901N. Walnut Ellensburg INIATIUNAL CONDOM WEEK FEBRUARY 14-21 PLANNED PARENTHOOO YOUR PROTECTION CONN ECTION Show you eare enough to be carefuL Spend a buck and get a special Valentine gift from Planned Parenthood 312 N. PINE ¥ 925-7113 tfg tries to bring diversity in his work for people of all colors and creeds. When the first basketball player dunked the basketball, the word "dunk" didn't just become what it was known as that day. Someone had to create a word to describe the way the ball went through the hoop. Whoever invented the phrase "slam dunk" thought of a word that would catch the attention of listeners as well as view­ ers. The word "dunk" helps one visu­ alize what is happening with the bas­ ketball. The term is slang and was adopted by society before I was even thought of. I personally find no problem with updating some of the basketball terms. After all, this is the 90's and times are changing. The latest basketball stories written in the Observer have been very inter­ esting to read and, I must say, the choice of words to describe certain aspects of the game impressed me as a reader. I am eager to see more of this type of flavor (style) in future stories. The bottom line is if someone has a problem with certain terms and the meanings of the terms written in pa­ rentheses right next to the term, find someone to hold your hand through the lingo like the English teacher who helped you with Shakespeare! Brett Allen, keep the stories poppin' (good) and on status and keep up the lingo creativity. Peace Out! (Bye Bye.) Hot Eats don't get any better than the Dairy Queen® Double Burger for only 99*. This hot, juicy burger is bigger than any 1/4 lb. burger in town! Now available everyday' at your local Dairy Queen® . TVvhV TM Dairy Queen ©AM D.Q. Ootp. /1996 TM Tmlamufc AM D.Q. Cap. OTag. US. ftt Off. AM D.Q Cwp. 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Page 8 Thursday, February 13, 1997 Observer '.- V :•:*:" \f • ."' '/ : • :••:' i '::V V • : • V : /: }'& • WW, Mixed emotions Valentine's Day fosters indifference as well as romance in students •" TW - . „/ '• • , \ '•ft. m by Jo Lynn Draper Asst. Scene editor Roman Emperor Claudius II be­ lieved that if men remained single his army would be larger. Claudius made a law forbidding people to marry and arrested anyone who broke his law. Saint Valentine did not believe in Claudius' laws and secretly married people who were forbidden to wed. Valentine was finally caught and ar­ rested. He spent many days in prison where he fell in love with Asterius, the blind daughter of the jailer. On Feb. 14, Valentine sent Asterius a message that he signed "From Your Valentine." Little did Valentine know that message would be the last mes­ sage he would send as Claudius be­ headed Valentine later that day for breaking the marriage law. Since then. Feb. 14 has been a cel­ ebration of lovers, romance and hap­ piness. Or is it? "Valentine's Day is just a normal day for me," freshman Dorothy Talamaivao said. Many people around Central look at Valentine's Day as a day to lounge on the couch with the remote control in one hand and a drink in the other. Although you may not have a date, you can still have a good Valentine's *lp •MS® $0:1 fv&m mmm mm® mm k~ *" -Wri-/-" Day. "I'm going to go visit my parents because they love me," senior Vivian Chamberlain said. If you're feeling sad about being dumped or not having a date, there are ways to get even. Leave your dirty socks on your ex's doorstep. Speak high-school French on your ex's answering machine until it fills up or get together with friends and have a bashing day complete with pictures for a dart board. If you're trying to make this as memorable a Valentine's Day as Saint Valentine did, there are ways to im­ press that special someone. "Don't be outrageous, stick with the original," senior Craig Harrington said. "Simple is sweet, too." Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will be selling bags of candy and warm fuzzies in the SUB today and'tomorrow. Sfev/ i Sk" V.V-- :••• Dinner and a movie is one option for Valentine's Day. PRSSA and the Marketing Club are also raffling off dream date packages for $1. The raffle drawing will begin at noon tomorrow in the SUB pit. "For only a buck you can buy a card, sweets, coupons and a warm fuzzy. What more can your valentine ask for?" Laura Lucchesi, PRSSA president, said. Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom, SALT company will be hosting a line dance. SALT company is asking for a $2 donation to go to­ wards the rental of the ballroom. KXLE will be at Roswell Cafe to­ morrow night followed by live music MI MLV&wtt&rvvS. '• . I k I •l .• "• by Satus Creek. Satus Creek will also play Saturday night at Roswell's. Ever think about chocolate tasting? The Ellensburg city library will be hosting "Chocolate and Friends," a contest of the city's finest chocolates, today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hal Holmes Center. Anyone who attends and makes a donation will be able to sample all of the delicious treats en­ tered in the contest and vote for a fa­ vorite selection. Historically, Valentine's Day hasn't always been fun for everyone. If you remember St. Valentine - things could be worse. Condom Day invites Valentine's Day safety by Erin Drebis Staff reporter It's Valentine's Day. You're cud­ dling with vour sweetie. Romantic music is softly playing. The lights are dimmed. You're wearing your scxi- csi wear. Did you remember the condom? February is National Health Aw-jrcn-.'ss Month, and the American Social Health Association (ASHA) will sjv 'iMtr National Condom Day on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. ASHA estimates 12 million new cases o I STDs are reported each year, two-thirds of which are found in people under the age ol 25. ' (idioms .sre highly effective. 9K- . wu pen cm effective, when used con­ sistent I \ and correctly." Sharon Broom, .spokesperson for ASHA. said. ' • s • * h'.vd Ndiional Condom • ! V9J to encourane the use ol condoms, because of the rapid spread of STDs. "For me. National Condom day is everyday," Bonnie Nickle, from the State Department of Health, said. Nickle said it's important for stu­ dents who practice risk behavior to seek testing because many STDs show no .symptoms. DAPPER is giving out free condoms, four per person, throughout the month of hehruary in their office. SUB 106. Feb. 10-14, they will be available in the SUB pit. "There is no better way to show someone you care than to use condoms and show your concern lor their health as well as your own," Broom said. On Valentine's Day, DAPPER will pass out Valentines filled with four condoms. Hershey's Kisses, and a pamphlet on how to correctly use a andom. Regularly. DAPPER sells condoms at 6 for • photo illustration by David JDRck "We want to promote students practicing safer sex, to always use condoms to prevent pregnancy and STDs," Mark Dettner, interim direc­ tor for DAPPER, said. DAPPER is also sponsoring a call- in talk show with Karl-Erik Andreasson, a counselor from the health center, which will be broadcast by KCAT in the SUB Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at noon, . . During the talk show students can- pick up free condoms in the SUB and call in with relationship questions. As part of National Condom Month, the Peer Theater will present skits on safe sex in the SUB pit on Feb. 13, and 27 from 11 a.m. to noon. Planned Parenthood is selling packages of six condoms, six Hershey's Kisses, two packages of Slippery Stuff a lubricant, and a con­ dom key chain for just $1, wrapped in a cellophane wrapper and ribbon. Planned Parenthood is located at 312 N. Pine. "We're offering more groovy stuff then ever before," Lisa Larrabee, Planned Parenthood educator, said. If a student is unsure what to do they can anonymously call the Wash­ ington state HIV/AIDS hotline at 1- 800-272-2437. They can answer ques­ tions on STDs and offer referrals if needed. Or for more information, contact the student health center at 963-1881.
Observer Thursday, February 13,1997 Page 9 ? ^ . \ — V Wtr w, i iSiSSlll , *—»»- WTI' Question of the week What's the coolest thing that's happened to you on Valentine's Day? *fx -.-^U , "My boyfriend sent a string quartet to my work-place." Dana Murray, sopho­ more, anthropology "My girlfriend got me a Guiness Stout in the can.' Ryan Bettinger, junior, finance "I was really surprised when I recieved a bouquet of flowers from a secret admirer." Kristen Nielsen, education, sophomore EDUCATION MAJORStl DONT JUST WORK THIS SUMMER, COME GROW PROFESSIONALLY AT AMERICA'S PREMIER BROTHER/SISTER CAMPS WINADU FOR BOYS DANBEE FOR GIRLS IN WESTERN. MASS SAT.ARY/ROOM/BOARD AND TRAVEL INCLUDED!! COME VISIT WITH OUR REPRESENTATIVE: FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 28TH ROOM 204 SUB 10 AM-4 PM (WALK-INS WELCOME!) FOR MORE INFO CALL 800-494-6238 66 Peak" fails to pique by Michael Bellamy and Lydia West Staff reporters Plot Summary: Activity in a dor­ mant volcano prompts geologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) to come to Dante's Peak, a small town nestled in the northern Cas­ cades, to investi­ gate. Dalton finds evidence that the vol­ cano is becoming active again, and sends for his colleagues from the U.S. Geological Survey. While the team is JIT THE 2/OVIFS Movie: Dante's Peak Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton Mike's take: Bond, James Bond. Lydia's take: Twister II. busy testing the area, Dalton becomes enamored with town mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton). Then the volcano erupts, and all hell breaks loose. Lydia: The action definitely tops the acting in this film. Brosnan and Hamilton were plugged into the disas­ ter film formula, and the volcano was the scene stealer. Mike: I thought the special effects sucked. There were quite a few times when I thought "Ooh.... a mini-set and a fire hose." The "ash-covered" sets looked really fake, too. I didn't really think the acting was bad, but there was definitely no chem­ istry between Brosnan and Hamilton. Lydia: Wrong, wrong, wrong. The special effects were good and the acting was really bad. The forced drama was enough to make me sick.. When Hamilton's ex-mother-in- law (Elizabeth Hoffman) sacrificed herself by jumping out of a disintegrat­ ing boat into an acidic lake to pull the rest of the passengers to safety, I thought I was going to laugh out loud. What was that about? Mike: I don't know I never said the plot was good. How can you say the acting is bad when it's "Bond, James Bond?" Brosnan was great in this role, although he must either be seriously one-dimensional, or strictly typecast, because he seems to play the same kind of character in every role. Granted, Dalton is not as dashing or charming as Bond, but he just seems to always be a variation of the same character. Lydia: Believe me, 1 expected the acting to be good and the special ef­ fects to simply be a twist on "Twister," but Brosnan lei me down. He was bad, really bad. There was nothing more ridiculous than when he began a round of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" while floating in that same acidic lake to calm the children. Mike: Yeah, that was pretty stu­ pid, but once again, that was the plot, not the acting. Anyway, the film wasn't that great, even for a disaster film. It was okay to watch. I might leave it on if I'm watching HBO or something. Lydia: I'd say it's not something you need to see in the theater, but if you're looking for a disaster flick, you can get a blast out of the effects. Mike: Not. •'§ HIT A HOME RUN!! CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ' / . RESIDENTIAL & DINING SERVICES v»§llP.! ^llilli^v " '' TllllpCw jisnisf"'. : V /if W*- 1 mm * .A ' - ... • fr&PV- SEASON OPENER AT " WRIGLEY FIELD (Club Central in the SUB) \-y*y "S y- ' f'fJ • *':22§ w, EARLY RENEWAL EARLY RENEWAL , No initial prepayment is necessary. "vfc" : Receive an additional $10.00 on your Dining iServices prepaid fall-quarter debit account. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:00 a.m. and the last inning will be over at 8:00 p.m. / •.. IN ADDITION, ASSORTED PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO SELECTED WINNERS OF THOSE SIGNING CONTRACTS FOR NEXT YEAR'S SEASON. (Subject to Board of Trustees Approval) ADDITIONAL LIFESTYLE OPTIONS CONVENIENCE FRIENDSHIP LEADERSHIP SECURITY ACADEMIC BENEFITS INVOLVEMENT RESIDENCE HALL PROGRAMS DINING SERVICES
Page 10 Thursday, February 13,1997 Observer Observer's w t __i, \ For the week of February 13 -19 L+Qs\J 1% o E o T3 C3 CJ t/5 3 C, C U o u c C3 Q t/3 o o 3 £ c a UJ c u Li) CJ sz & 3 4—* oo JD U vs L O £ a • 00 s & §• X \n +• • c3 -C £ c3 0) c .9 rt 8 5 as o o •o «—» 3 O 6 u Thursday. 15 Noon, SUB Pit KCAT 91.5 FM & DAPPER: call-in talk show with Karl- Erik Andreasson 1-2p.m., SUB 105 La Tertulia • Spanish Conversation Group 1 - 5 p.m., SUB 106 Prevention and Wellness Center: Drop-In Counseling 2 - 3:30 p.m.. Wickerath Lounge Health and Counseling Center Non-Traditional Students Support Group 4-5 p.m., Barge 202 Winter Workshop: The Co-op Learning Agreement Presented by: Career Develop­ ment Services 4 p.m., Wickerath Lounge Health and Counseling Center S.T.E.P.S. Meeting 5:30 p.m., Tower Theatre Supper Theatre: Angry Housewives • curtain @ 7 p.m. $15 for meal and show • advance ticket purchase only • 6 p.m., SUB Pit University Recreation & Games Room: Association of College Unions International - Regional Qualifying 7 p.m., Men's Basketball Hawaii Pacific @ Nicholson Pavilion 7 p.m., SUB Games Room Pool Tournament 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium • Guitar Recital: Jeremy Webster 8 -12 p.m., SUB Club Central CWU Rodeo Club: Dance 9 p.m. -1:30 a.m., The Mint Tavern • Karaoke frtj: Jeremiah Pouter s Q. O, E D •S O .u y. 3 Q. C r3 u •yj u CJ — rt Q • x o /. I""• o / • t ^ J o Friday. 14 •X. • rj 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Bouillon 205 J i ADA Affairs: 0/?f/z House ~ I and Valentine\v Day Party Housewives • curtain @ 8 p.m. $20 for meal and show • advance ticket purchase only • 7 p.m.. Swimming Evergreen State @ CWU Pool 7 p.m., Men's Basketball BYU Hawaii @ Nicholson Pavilion Sunday. 10 12 p.m., Tower Theatre Sunday Brunch: Angry Housewives • curtain @ 1:30 p.m. $15 for meal and show • advance ticket purchase only • Monday. 17 Presidents! Day No School * 3" & o» X rg O 3 3 0C Cb C CA o' £ o M • CD V * Q c* cr on £ 5 rT cr* o" m o 3 C w 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Olympia CWU Day in Olympia: Let your voice be heard in support of higher education. Call Jody Baxter at 963-2J 60 for more information • $ 5 transportation 9 a.m. -1 p.m., Shaw-Smyser 112 VITA Tax Assistance 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., SUB Pit Student Employment: On- Campus Interviews for Summer Camp Positions 4 p.m., Dean 102 Natural Science Seminar: Wendy Williams 6:30 p.m.. Tower Theatre Dinner Theatre: Angry Housewives • curtain @ 8 p.m. $20 for meal and show • .dvance ticket purchase only • p.m.. Roswcll Cafe KALE 95 FM: Live DJ Remote • ggrEurgiay, 15 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.. 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AS 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or 2 p.m., Barge 410 • Career Develop­ ment Services: Interviews for Educators: Enumclaw School District - Presentation Only 12-5 p.m., SUB 106 Prevention and Wellness Center: Drop-In Counseling 3:45 - 5 p.m., Wickerath Lounge • Health and Counsel­ ing Center: Eating Disorder Support Group 6:30 p.m., SUB 208 Campus Crusade for Christ: Meeting 7 p.m., Beck Hall KCAT 91.5 FM: Live Remote [Do you have an event for hhe Observer calendar? [Contact us by: »Phone* | .963-1073, -Fax* 963-1027,. •Email* 0bserver@cwu.edu, lor *Mail# The Observer, CWU. I jlEIIensburg. WA 93926-1 7435. or drop by th&f in a o e .newsroom ru 5 3 6 o 3 o I % u C2 T5 n 3 3 r c IA o' o o Q c cr CT! c T5 =r rT m o 3 s HT 3 V) a* oo n a V) • D ts 3 n n C/3 n p 3 •a c Bouillon.222^ Danny Clinch/Capital Records Shannon Hoon's last recordings with Blind Melon can be heard on their new album, Nicof which is dedicated to Hoon's daughter Nico Blue. Blind Melon to release last CD Cocaine overdose steals heart and soul of group by Mark Wetter Staff reporter rt s jnijXV.aonoiji.uohcojooy joopino»s3niunijoddo niiuop7 When Shannon Hoon, former lead singer of Blind Melon, died of a co­ caine overdose in October 1995, it was the demise of a talented and inspiring band. Left without their heart and soul, the surviving members, Rogers Stevens, Brad Smith, Christopher Thorn, and Glen Graham, recorded Nico as a tribute to Hoon's legacy. The album is named after Hoon's daugh­ ter, Nico Blue, who was only 13 weeks old when her father passed away. This album, a gift to Nico Blue from the band members, will be re­ leased as an enhanced-CD which seems a fitting memorial to the group and its late singer complete with lyr­ ics, previously unreleased photos, in­ terviews, concert footage and several full-length videos. It will be accompanied by the aptly named full-length documentary home video, "Letters From a Porcupine," a historical perspective of the band's personal and musical progression. In a recent interview Stevens fielded questions about the new al­ bum, the search for a new lead singer and Hoon's death. Stevens, along with his other band members, felt like this album was a form of catharsis for their band. "We really got seriously involved in this album as you can probably imagine," Stevens said. "It was like we were getting to make music with Shannon one last time. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this album. We let things happen in a totally spon­ taneous way. It was king of uplifting, in a strange way. For lack of a better word, making this album was a heady experience." Essentially, this album is the band's most representative work. Nico includes songs all written and re­ corded over the course of the Blind Melon's history, from the first song ever composed for the band, "Soul One," to the last recordings of Hoon,"Hell" and "Glitch." The album's poignant finale, "Letters From a Porcupine." was actually a message from Hoon salvaged frojn guitarist Thorn's answering machijie. « . • .Those devoted fans c-even avid , •» I # * I # * « ' • t » 4 « « * * 4 ' fans probably wonder what will be­ come of Blind Melon. Currently, the band is looking for a new lead singer. Last winter, Rogers put an ad in the Village Voice advertising for a lead singer for "the band formerly known as Blind Melon." This spurred over 3,000 responses from interested musi­ cians. However, the band hasn't for­ mally announced a new lead singer. Shannon Hoon "We are still trying to feel it out and find the right fit, we've been looking for a new singer for about eight months now," Stevens said. "The bal­ ance or cohesion of the way we used to work as a band is hard to replicate with a new singer." Stevens went on to say that Blind Melon really is in the past now and they don't plan on playing any songs that were created while they were a band. "We're not going to be Blind Melon anymore," Stevens said. "I believe our music will progress natu­ rally, we're not going to try and bla­ tantly change our music. Inevitably if a new person or singer enters the group it will change or be reflected in the type of music we will play." Stevens also reflected on Shannon Hoon's life, his music and his subse­ quent death and the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Hoon had recently been released from a drug rehabilitation prior to his death in New Orleans while touring in support of their new album Soup. "It was very tragic because it was so unexpected," Stevens said. "Shan­ non wasn't hinging, he was in good ,{iealifr. .Drugs- wereji: t a day .aftpr/daj - *M^g for SharinVn.^rV' - r. •. r-V / - / ^jj^ns said |ie- felt -1)1$ $hanppfc, • i, » was safer when he was touring and not left to get into any mischief on his own. "Back in Indiana, (Hoon's native state) Shannon had a rap sheet longer than my leg," Rogers said. "We felt like Shannon was better off touring with us, and we were a better influence on him." The drugs did catch up with Hoon. "It always seems like the minute you turn your back on your addictions, they jump on your back," Stevens said. "This is precisely what happened to Shannon." Stevens feels more remorse than his other band members concerning Hooris death. "Shannon and 1 got high on coke the night of the Houston show (Hoon died the next day)," Stevens said. "I feel like 1 was partially responsible for his death and I'll never get rid of that. Obviously, Shannon's death has left a big hole in my heart." However, Stevens and his band members look forward to the future while keeping the past always in mind. "We receive very encouraging feedback about this album and we are pretty excited," Stevens said. "We all think about Shannon all the time, but I think he would be pleased by our effort and his on this album. Musi­ cally, we still have some great things ahead of us." This album is free-spirited and spontaneous. It is very informal and it lacks the technicality of a studio pro­ duced album. Especially foreshadowing are lyr­ ics such as "I smoke grass and I pop a lot of pills/But I never done nothing that my spirit couldn't kill/And I walked around with these tombstones in my eyes" (From "The Pusher") and "I never got a chance to say good-bye" (From "Soul One"). This album definitely was a step up from their self-titled album, and their sophomore effort, Soup. It seemed the band was really beginning to find themselves. "It was like we were universally loathed following that album. Nico serves as almost a rebirth of our band. . We feel like we produced a sincere and -- w£lJ-deYel6ped albunL l hope you will i enjoy ii
Observer Thursday, February 13,1997 Satus seeks status by Sarah Petty Staff reporter Local band Satus Creek, although relatively new to Ellensburg's music scene, hasn't wasted any time putting together a sound that really rocks. What's awesome about this band is its musical diversity. Their music is so eclectic that there is something in it for everyone. "We play a lot of classic rock, Aerosmith...to funk like 'Play That Funky Music White Boy,' to Prince, a lot of modern rock like STP...we basically cover all the ground," Gino Striano, bass guitarist, said. "We even 4o a Garth Brooks song, just in case. Our goal is to get people to dance. We're definitely not a listening band." s«*• c , 0 . . ... Kristi Taylor/Observer batus Creek has established itself firmly in the local music scene. From left: Tony Langdon, Mike Wilson and Gino Striano. Tonv Lalldtm 27' have I h u * lhe ,heband' nnging' " s°™ds great and there's Tony Langdon, 27, have only been However, Langdon, a Central gradu- a lot of energy and there's a lot of playing togetherjust over two months, ate, is substitute teaching. Striano is people groovin' and that's what :'S v n :^ e :t, estab ':f ed r awai, i n * h i s p m /e S tLmus«C^cT^ tive relationships between themselves and will attend Central when resi- an environment that doesn't exist dency comes through. He plans to anywhere else." major in education with a minor in All the different bands and artists music. Luft is a communication ma- within the entire musical arena have jor at Central while Wilson's main their own personal favorites in the in- work is with the band. dustry, people they look up to. Satus Creek is very goal-oriented. "We're all Tom Petty freaks," candid and laid back as they sip beer Every one of the members has a future Langdon said. and share stones about the short his- for himself in mind, and right now, the Although Satus Creek is a young band is their way of having fun and band, they're definitely up and corn- making money. ing. They have a lot going for them The band not only plays in right now as far as talent, time, and Ellensburg, but in Yakima and Roslyn the right frame of mind. They're as well. When in Ellensburg, they play Roswell Cafe. Despite the awkward acoustics in Roswell, they produce a sound that makes the audience get up and their audiences. "We all have really cohesive per­ sonalities," Langdon, drummer, said. Wilson, lead singer and guitarist, Striano, and Logan Luft, who does lights and sound for the band, are very tory of Satus Creek. "Satus Creek is a geographic re­ gion in Washington that has meaning to us," Striano said. "When we first met, we were just joking around, we weren't even thinking about being in a band at that time so we were like, 'Hey, if we eyer get a band going, we got the name!' Eventually we got the Ever notice that newspaper headlines can unin­ tentionally say some- WildcatWit don't mean? Here are fry Sean some prime McKinnie examples of exactly that: Actual newspaper headlines Deaf mute gets new hearing in ers request training Grammar often botches other headlines • Squad helps dog bite victim • Red tape holds up new bridge • New study of obesity looks for larger test group • Lung cancer in women mush - rooms Sometimes botched headlines take a meaning opposite from one intended • Never withhold herpes from a loved one • Drunk drivers paid $1000 in Two convicts evade noose, jury ung Milk drinkers are turning to • Police begin campaign to run down jaywalkers Somebecome unintentionally • Autos killing 110 a day, let's re­ solve to do better Sometimes headlines state the qbyious • War dims hope for peace • If strike isn't settled quickly, it may last a while • Something went wrong in jet crash, experts say »Prostitutes appeal to Pope • Panda mating fails veterinarian takes over • Sex education delayed teach- e^ail me at • mckinnis@auFora.cwu.edu if you have any witty suggestions for the column. driven and determined to have fun, make their audiences have fun, and fulfill their own dreams and desires in the process. We all kind of ride on Mike's • , • " » . . i — o r ''v »«iu vi i IUU \jit luiivw a band going and it just had to be that and dance. Last Wednesday night optimism," Langdon said. "He's al- name-" when not many people were out, those Wilson has an extensive back- who did make it really dug the music ground in sound. In Seattle, before andwere out on the dance floor, moving to Ellensburg, he and a friend "[Wilson] can sing anything!" started a sound company and worked Galvin Huss, Satus Creek fan, said, with artists such as Tone Loc^ "His voice sounds awesome on slow Soundgarden, and Dwight Yokam. songs, then he can just wail and still After some time, Wilson had more of sound good." a desire to play rather than just be be- Since the band is so new, they hind the scenes. He moved to mostly play a lot of cover songs, but Ellensburg where he met Striano and Wilson has about 36 originals he and Langdon who were in another local the band are working on together, band together at the time. 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Page 12 Thursday, February 13, 1997 Observer UNDEFEATED! Men clinch league by Brett Allen Photos clockwise: upper left, Grady Fallon, Willie Thomas, Tyce Nasinec, Paul Fraker, the team and coaches and Todd Nealey. Photos by Heather Ziese and David Dick. Page design by William Baldyga T . ... JmssK- • S®1 -- - f • • The men's hoopers clinched the league title last week with two conference wins. The Wildcats destroyed league opponents St. Martin's and Western to stay undefeated in league and earn home court advantage in the PNWAC playoffs. The 'Cats ran their winning streak to five games after beating St. Martin's 92-74 last Thursday at Nicholson Pavilion. Central announced its presence early, jumping out to an early 26-6 lead. The 'Cats burned the nets up from the outside, hitting 10 of ! 6 three-pointers in the first half. The Wildcat's hot shoot­ ing gave them a 24-point lead at the break, 53-29. Ct • :tral never looked back, finishing with 14 of 27 three-point­ ers, for a sparkling 51.6 shooting percentage on the night. The men's squad once again shared the wealth scoring-wise, with si/ players in double figures. Paul Fraker and Todd Nealey were perfect from the arc. both going three for three from three- point land. Grady Fallon ended up with 12 points going four for five from three-burg. The 'Cats complemented their great shooting with hustle and hard work. Tyce Nasinec had 18 points, eight assists, five re­ bounds, and two steals, and Willie Thomas chipped in with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Central journeyed up to Bellingham on Saturday to tangle with arch-rival Western Washington. The Wildcats blew the second- place Vikings out of the water, 104-84,to clinch the PNWAC title. The win assured Central of a first-round bye in the PNWAC playoffs and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. The 'Cats'shooting was on the money once again, going 62 percent from three-point range. The Wildcats led by double dig­ its for the entire second half, stretching the lead to 26 points on two occasions. Central used all the weapons in its arsenal on the Vikings. Nealey scored a season-high 31 points, and Thomas and Eric Davis both had 19 points. Nasinec tossed in 13 points, and Fraker had 11 points and 12 rebounds. The Western win was big, especially for former Central star and current head coach Greg Sparling. "It feels real good," Sparling said. Sparling is happy to contribute to the Central tradition. "It's hard to explain in words what it means to be able to post a (league championship) banner in the gym," Sparling said, "I remember when Will Thomas first came into our gym and looked at all the banners hanging there and said it's like the Boston Garden'." The coach wants to maintain the Central mystique. "I want to post as many banners as I can," Sparling said. Even with the title in hand," the 'Cats aren't changing gears-just-_ yet. -• M'/- • ' ••• /'• "n:/-V "Playing hard hasn't failed lis yet," Nealey said.• • "Our next goal is to go undefeated in league," Nasinec said,'" The team will use the next two weeks to learn and improve on the good thing they have going. • ^ "We still need to work on our defense — take it one game/ at a time, and stay mentally prepared,"-Nasinec said : The squad has used sharp shooting and teamwork to run oyer every team in the PNWAC so far this season ? i "Other teams have good talent and great athletes, but theyi don't play well together like we do," Fallon said ^ "All the way down the line from our point guards to our post players, we can all shoot the ball," Nealey said referring to the Wildcats outstanding shooting ability. The head 'Cat attributes their undefeated record to tough games away from home. "Our biggest advantage is the fact that we played a hard pre­ season schedule on the road," Sparling said. The Wildcat's skill will be put to the test this week when the team locks horns with Hawaii-Pacific and B YU Hawaii. Both teams are nationally ranked, second and 11th respec- See CHAMPS/Page 13 « * •* •
Observer Thursday, February 13, 1997 Page 13 startup point guard foe tbe v \r.. t . i W f t . A W . . . . . TOeoughout the week, :Nealey demonstrated his sldll^ scoring 41 points and having 16 assists in a pair of Wildcat wins. Currently, Nealey is third in scoring, averaging 12 points a game However, he leads the team assists with 98 and is first in free throws with 84.1 percent. Nealey also ranks among the conference stars. He is in three-point percerit- 1.6), third in free throw percentage, second in assists (4.46) and ninth in steals (1.36) Wildcat wrestling earning respect CHAMPS: Men earn home court From page 12 tively, and both have beaten the 'Cats once this season. The second ranked Hawaii-Pacific team lost to Western this year, and is definitely, beatable. These games come at an ideal time for the team. With the playoffs com­ ing up and a good shot at the National tournament in Tulsa, Okla. on the line, the 'Cats can test their skills against some stiff competition. "We need to prove to ourselves that we can play with these guys and can beat them," Nasinec said. "We can gain some experience be­ cause we'll be facing high caliber teams like them at nationals," Nealey said. A win against either team will boost the Wildcats in the rankings and help them to earn a higher seed going into the national tournament. A higher ranking means playing a lower seeded team than if unranked. Central victories would also give the team a step up going into the league playoffs. The 'Cats aren't too concerned with who they play, they just want to make it out of the tourna­ ment alive. "We'll play anybody, I think the guys will get pumped up for anyone," Sparling said. "If we can't win two at home in a playoff atmosphere to get into nation­ als, we don't deserve to go," Nealey said. The fact that the Wildcats will own home court advantage is a big plus. "It's what we've been shooting for all year, so it's really big," Nasinec said. "It's so much more fun to play at home, it's just a better atmosphere," Fallon said. The 'Cats take on Hawaii-Pacific at 7 p.m. tonight, in Nicholson Pavilion. By John Fazio Staff reporter Wrestling at Central Washington University has, without a doubt, made- a name for itself over the years. The wrestling team has finished as one of the top 10 teams in the country 17 times in the past 31 years, and their solid reputation continues to attract numerous student-athletes to this uni­ versity. No scholarship money is dished out to these hard-working and dedicated athletes. They just want to wrestle, and they want to do it at a school with a quality program. Not only did the team draw healthy-sized crowds this season, they have qualified 10 wrestlers for na­ tional competition to be held in Jamestown, N.D. on March 6. Earlier this season the Wildcats beat Portland State University(an NCAA Division I school) snapping a 23-match losing streak to PSU dating back more than a quarter of a century. Head coach Kevin Pine and assis­ tant Brett Lucas took over the program at the beginning of last season, and they have seen three varsity wrestlers transfer in'from other schools and take' advantage of the opportunity to wrestle for CWU. Senior Tim Kitchen is a transfer who wrestled for the University of Oregon and Big Bend Community College. "I came to Central for the education program because I want to teach and coach," Kitchen said. "I had one more year of eligibility, and I decided to wrestle." Freshman Ben Orth transferred from the University of Montana with academic goals in mind, but the wres­ tling program is what really drew him here. "I just really wanted to wrestle," Orth said. "I wouldn't have come here if they didn't have wrestling." Wrestlers who have seen what it is like to wrestle at other schools can at­ test to the reputation of the program at • V- • Arlene C. Jimenez/Observer Central's team has wrestled its way to 10 national qualifiers this year. Central. Another national qualifier, Rich Wheeler, is a transfer from Oregon State University. "I wanted to finish my wrestling career on a good note." Wheeler said. "I wouldn't go back to OSU for any­ thing." Wrestling is definitely on the rise at the in the state of Washington, but only two in-state four-year universities have wrestling programs. The other Pacific Lutheran University, which has a relatively high tuition. It doesn't leave the younger wrestlers in this re­ gion much of a chance to stay in the state if they want to wrestle. "I wanted to stay in the state and wrestle at a four-year school," two- time AH-American Leighton Smiley said. "Central and PLU are the only two in the state." "It's not only important at the col­ lege level," Pine said. "Not having wrestling will affect every level from high school down to kids, that's thou­ sands of athletes." The history and tradition of wres­ tling at Central is highly respectable. In the past three years, the wrestling program has had 14 All-Americans. In the program's 30 year history, they o. Mvoh Lovfc — fCirfc * % A Smetiiurt of a Peal... Buy 2 tans for $7 1*1 Get a 3rd tan FREE! KM Ik Incorporated 925-7726 420 N. Tine. UNDER CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Myron Linder Dr. Sandy Linder 1011 N. Alder LOCATED CLOSE TO CAMPUS have pumped out a total of 87 Ail- Americans, 15 individual national champions, and two national titles. In addition, wrestling is a sport that appeals to a variety of different ath­ letes and, unlike other sports, doesn't discriminate against size. A person who weighs 115 pounds is as intricate a part of the varsity team's starting lineup as a person who weighs 275 pounds. Needless to mention, many stu­ dent-athletes choose which college they want to attend by first learning about the sports programs. An over­ whelming majority of the wrestlers on this year's team admit that wrestling is one of the main reasons they came to Central. "If it .weren't for wrestling, most of this team wouldn't be going to school at Central, and that goes for all of the sports," Pine said. Central has a wrestling program that it can be proud of, and the enthu­ siastic crowd support and numerous exciting matches this season is a re­ flection of the program itself. mm Child Care- Available Pvriiuj. Yovr Worfct\rh Mon. - fri. 8:45" - 1OAS a.rvi. and 5": 15" - 7:15" pm 202 N. Pine 962-9277 ThanfcS fo all +he fabvlovs 6aAi-A Members who have* ivorfced -to' !r\c\p mafae OiAl^A +hc bc^f cJvp on &*aivipv$!! * i i i i i i i i i i i • i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i CUPID'S CHECKLIST: 1. CANDY • 2. VALENTINE CARD • 3. FLOWERS • 4. STUFFED ANIMAL • 5. BALLOONS • 6. FRAGRANCES • 7. 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Page 14^ Thursday, February 13,1997v sr.1 Observer •. -4 r Maloney's quiet style of play speaks loud and clear By Lisa Allen Asst. sports editor Every team has a leader who stands oul. and the Central's women's bas­ ketball team has a player who stands without saying a word. When Marne Maloney, a senior transfer from Seattle University, joined the team in the middle of the season, her teammates welcomed her without hesitation. "It wasn't a big deal to us that she was coming in late, it was a big deal that she was coming," teammate Wendy Roberts said. "We all knew she could help the team." "Marne's contributions often go unnoticed because of her quiet style of play, but she has been a pleasant ad­ dition to this team," head coach Nancy Katzer said. With a basketball career dating back to elementary school, Maloney says she has always loved basketball. In elementary school her father was her assistant coach. "He was always supportive of me playing sports," Maloney said. With a family of athletes - her younger brother is a swimmer, and her younger sister is a volleyball player at Highline Community College - her parents have always been supportive and never missed a game. Maloney attended John F. Kennedy High School in Burien where she won numerous honors and awards. In volleyball, she was a three year letterman, voted league MVP and se­ lected as the Channel 11 Student Ath­ lete of the Month. In basketball, she was a three year letterman, voted league MVP in her senior season and was selected three times as the Seattle Times Athlete of the Week. Not only was Maloney an excep­ tional athlete, she was an exceptional scholar, graduating with a 3.8 grade point average and winning an aca­ demic scholarship. In choosing an institution of higher education, Maloney's first choice was Seattle University because of its aca­ demic reputation and basketball pro­ gram. "I didn't want to go too far from home and I had an academic scholar­ ship to any institution, and their bas­ ketball coach was great," she said. In her sophomore year alone, Maloney saw ample playing time-in all 28 games and had a total of 142 points on the season, then opted not to play a third season with the Chieftans. "I've always loved basketball," Maloney said, "but when I got to Se­ attle University it was different, it al­ most wasn't fun. I can't really put my finger on what aspect of basketball I didn't find fun anymore, I think I was just worn out to the point where I just didn't like it anymore." It wdshYuntil Maloney detidfed' that she was going to be an elementary education major that she transfered to Central Washington University. "I really like kids, my mom has run a daycare for the last eight years and I coached kids in basketball and volley­ ball £ she-Said- "It was to the point, where everything I did revolved around kids, so it seemed like the logi­ cal decision." After Maloney transferred to Cen­ tral, she decided not to play basketball for the university. She sat out the en­ tire season last year, but stayed in the mix by playing intramural basketball and cheering on the Central team from the stands. "I think playing intramural basket­ ball made me remember how much I missed playing basketball," she said. With this years women's basket­ ball team ailing from players being sick or injured, Maloney helped the team out during practices. It was at the urging of teammate and friend Tiffany Rutter who encouraged Maloney to play for the university that Maloney made the decision to play again. "Marne is a good athlete and a good person," Rutter said. "I just knew that we could use her on the team and she could help us out." Already missing the game she loved, Maloney finally decided to come down from the stands and join the women's team. "I just decided if I was going to practice with them everyday, I might as well play with them," she said. Joining the team in the middle of the season was not a setback for Maloney or the team. "She learned everything in terms of •HIIm David Dick/Photo editor Marne Maloney, a junior, transferred from Seattle University at the beginning of this year. our plays and presses in a matter of a week," Katzer said. "She is very coachable, accepts feedback openly and well, and is just a pleasure to work with." But actually the pleasure is all Maloney's as she is happy to be play­ ing basketball again. Not because she missed the game so much, but because this women's team has put the fun back in basketball. "Since the beginning, this team has welcomed me even though I came in the middle of the season," Maloney said. "We're close and we play as a team. I consider myself a team player." As it stands now, Maloney is shoot­ ing 60 percent from the floor and 72 percent from the free-throw line. Maloney also had a game high 27 points in a victory over St Martins that snapped a seven game losing streak for the 'Cats. '1 just stayed underneath the bas­ ket, unnoticed, so the team kept feed­ ing me inside enabling me to score," Maloney said. The largest collegiate 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in the World is coming to: Central Washington University Sign up Today! 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Observer Thursday, February43, 1997. JT Page IS 'Cats in the hunt to host playoff game By September Woods Staff reporter With an important win in the bag, the women's basketball team now has to beat Seattle University to place fourth in conference and host their playoff game. "Hosting a playoff game is our number one goal," head coach Nancy Katzer said. "It's been my number one goal all season." The 'Cats had their biggest win of the season against St. Martin's last Sat­ urday, 83-63, after a disappointing loss two nights earlier against Lewis- Clark State, 75-45. "After having a difficult loss Thursday night, we came back play­ ing hard Saturday," Katzer said. "I'm proud of my team's performance." Forward Carrie Gosselin led the Wildcats with 20 points, including five treys, helping the 'Cats beat the Saints. "I feel good because we didn't play terrific but we executed," Gosselin said. "The credit to our team is that we fight back and we don't give up." Also playing a good game for the 'Cats was center Jodi Coker, who had the second highest point total for the Wildcats and led the team with re­ bounds and blocks. . "It was a huge game for Jodi Coker, she had 16 points, nine rebounds and earn 2nd conference victory Heather Ziese/Observer Two defenders try to stop the hot hand of Carrie Gosselin as the Wildcats win again. five blocked shots," Katzer said. The 'Cats led the Saints at halftimc by eight points and won the game by 20 points. "The group was very cohesive Sat­ urday, and that's tough to have every night," Katzer said. "It was a total team effort, everyone contributed and those are the nights we play good to­ gether." Central will now have a week-and- a-half off to get ready for the game against Seattle U. "We're going to rest some, get healthy and get over colds," Katzer said. Several of Central's players are suffering from the flu and bronchitis. "Since we had games back-to-back because of the accident, we haven't had a break," assistant coach Jeff Whitney said. The Wildcats are anxious and de­ termined to beat Seattle U. whom they trail by one game. "I feel confident that our team is capable of beating Seattle U.," Katzer said. "Seattle is a solid ball team, and we're going to have to play a strong game to beat them." The players will continue practice this week in search of a strategy to beat Underground Fridays, 11 pm 2 Mri .f.-Ts I d "14 r i u V •: I 1 m 'J - \ :i:111 : ri it A f ft ?i: m- Come have the best summer of your life. St. Mary Lodge & Resort, Glacier Park's finest now hiring for the 1997 summer season. Call (800) 368-3689 or e-mail name and mailing address to glcjobs@magiclink.com for an application. MNT PASS UP 1HE OPPORTUNITY Of A Seattle U., who is currently ranked fourth in the PNWAC. ^ "I think were going to be able to finish out the season playing strong," guard Becki Matzen said. "We'll go into playoffs very confident." The last time Central played Seattle U„ they came up short, losing by only three points. Both Central and Seattle U. have beat PLU and lost to Whitworth. If Central wins the play­ off game, they will likely play Seattle again in the playoffs. "A playoff game at home is an awesome position." Katzer said. "We've had good support from stu­ dents, faculty, the community and ad­ ministration." The Wildcats hosted St. Martin's in last year's Pacific Northwest Athletic Conference playoffs after a fourth place finish in the conference. The Wildcats host Seattle Univer­ sity at 7 p.m., Feb. 22 in Nicholson Pa­ vilion. SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS OVER 100 POSITIONS OPEN IN . BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, DANCE, GOLF, GYMNASTICS, HOCKEY, HOSRSEBACK, LACROSSE, SAILING, SOCCER, SWIMMING, TENNIS, WATER-SKI AND MOREI! AMERICA'S PREMIER BROTHER/SISTER CAMPS WINADU FOR BOYS DANBEE FOR GIRLS IN WESTERN. MASS SALARY/ROOM/BOARD AND TRAVEL INCLUDED!! 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• Meet Your ASCWU-BOD... From the B.O.D. Amy Gillespie V.P. for Student Life and Facilities As the Vice President for Student Life and Facilities, Amy Gillespie works in many capacities. She serves as the liaison between Residence Hall Council (RHC) and the BOD is the Chairperson for the Union Board is an instructor for the Emerging Leaders program, and acts as the liason between the Facilities Manage­ ment and the ASCWU B.O.D. A Political Science major with a minor in Women's Studies, Amy's past accomplish­ ments include winning a 1st Place award in the Individual Free Enterprise Project at State DECA while attending Capitol High School in Olympia, and acting as the RHC Chair at CWU during the 1995-96 academic year. Asked about her future plans, Amy says she would like to be a University administrator, then enter politics, then be a storm chaser. Thfc quote that most describes Amy's life philosophy: "If there were ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, it is now." VOLUNTEER & make a DIFFERENCE in a CHILD'S LIFE! Call Natalie at 963-1689 for more details. MEETINGS BOD Tuesday, February 18th, 5 - 7 pm in the BOD office, SUB 116. Club Senate Tuesday, February 18th, 7 pm 1§J|| in the SUB Ballroom. Ijj Funds Council Monday, February 24th, 12 noon in the BOD office, SUB 116. CWU Day at the LEGISLATURE! Monday February 17th The Second Annual CWU Day at the Legislature is a day for students, faculty, adminis­ tration, and staff to meet with legislators in Olympia to discuss any concerns or issues you have. The legislators want to hear from students like you, so if you're interested in the Hertz Hall Renovation, lower tuition, or anything else, call the Office of Legislative Affairs ASAP so that we can schedule appointments with legislators. Stop by the BOD office in SUB 116 or give us a call at 963-1693 or 963-1682. In celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH m in HI @ M P*\ 11* m Mark your calendars: Thursday the 20th: Eon Trotman performs in the SUB Pit at Noon. Patrinell Wright of the Total Experience Gospel Choir talks about "A Different Set of Rules" in Club Central, 3-4 pm. Total Experience Gospel Choir performs in the Tower Theatre, 7-8 pm. Friday the 21 st: Greater Faith Inspirational Choir performs in Club Central at 7:30 pm. YOLANDA KING Wednesday, February 26 7:00 pm in McConnell "While it is imperative to actively chal­ lenge the forces that deny human beings their rights to a decent life...one must also stimulate and alter the hearts and minds of both the privileged as well as those who have been too long denied..." Sponsored by ASCWU Campus Life, University Store, Residence Hall Council, Women's Resource Center, Residential Services, Equity and Services Council, and the Diversity Room. This page is an advertisement paid'for by the Associated Students of Central Washington University.