Creatin history See Scene Page 8 s A „ t5** y •**. 3 w h ^ The scoreboard tells it all Central over Evergreen... For details, see Sports Page15 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998/Vol. 71 No. 6 http://www.cwu.edu/~observer Woman busted for asking cops for bud by September Woods News editor A Central student, who supposed­ ly was looking for marijuana, called the wrong number and ended up meeting campus police to buy "bud." She was arrested and booked into Kittitas County jail facing possible charges of possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver — a felony. Crystal Rolfe, 18, allegedly called from a residence in Quigley Hall at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 12, in an attempt to locate nlarijuana for her­ self and others. Rolfe accidentally dialed a living group adviser at one of Central's residence halls, who ended the phone call without indicat­ ing to the woman that she had called the adviser by mistake. The adviser immediately called campus police, giving them the woman's name and phone number indicated on her caller ID unit. A campus police officer later called the woman back and indicated he would sell her marijuana. A time and place was set for the transaction. A police officer in plain clothes met Rolfe and, after the alleged transaction, arrested her without incident. Rittereiser said an investi­ gation indicated the woman may have been acting as a "runner" to obtain marijuana for a number of other students. Wmmmmm iiwsil iii* WSSSSS6 IX'X-X-X mmmmmm Mm mmm mmm mmm® •yv.'?Ys?y. wmmmmmmMmm mmmmmmmm :*x-x sssss Here come the brides icm® smmmmm mm wmmmmm mmm Kristin Richey/Observer Michelle Oja and Jasminia Sinanovic exchanged marriage vows in a staged wedding ceremony 1 p.m., last Thursday in the SUB. The wedding, spon­ sored by GALA, drew quite a crowd. Two Central women fight for what they - believe in by staging their own wedding by Shannon Mai Staff reporter On Thursday, Feb. 12, National Freedom to Marry Day, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) sponsored a same-sex wedding. Approximately 120 peo­ ple crowded into the SUB to watch two women say wedding vows. The wedding included dec­ orations, music, wedding rings, and prayer, with a reception after the ceremony. The wedding was a staged marriage, but it held signif­ icant meaning to the people involved. The women who got married were brides Michelle Oja and Jasmina Sinanovic. Although the two women are not a couple, they believe in the right to same-sex marriages. "I am glad that we got to do it. We want equal rights and wanted to spread awareness," Oja said. "We believe this is an injus­ tice. We believe our rights as human beings and as Americans have been violated," Michael Lenington, president of GALA, said. "We ask to be able to make legal binding commitment on the same level as our straight counter­ parts to the person we love." Dorms don't meet ADA specs by Michiko Murakami Staff reporter While most Central students can choose where they want to live, many people with disabilities often have to limit their options because of the lack of accessible facilities. The recent creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act inventory committee is working to make sure residence halls are ADA accessible. Shawn Murinko, committee member and wheelchair user, said he is optimistic with the inventory pro­ ject because it will at least get down on paper what Central needs to do in order to get things done. AWAVANV.V 44A lot of dis­ abled students are really quiet, shy and afraid of speak­ ing up because they don't want to be seen as trou- ^ _ ble makers. ' ' — Shawn Murinko "A lot of disabled students are really quiet, shy, and afraid of speak­ ing up because they don't want to be seen as trouble makers," Murinko said. The ADA inventory project com­ mittee was launched last month to make improvements in the campus residential environment for people with disabilities. The committee includes two disabled students, Murinko and Wesley Griffiths. The committee, put together by Student Affairs and ADA Affairs and Student Assistance, is assessing all 18 residence halls and six apartment complexes on campus, to evaluate each facility based on the ADA requirements. "We go through all of our facili­ ties not just for rooms, but .for pro­ gramming including parking outside, a way to get into the building and how much pressure is on the door," Steve Johnson, committee member See ADA, Page 3
f * V* , Feb. 19, 1998— News — Observer News @ a Glance Personal art "Personal Selections: Works on Loan" is the title of the exhibit on display, through March 6, at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall. The gallery is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The God Thing Join all of the ministries on campus for a concert of prayer and praise on Friday, Feb. 20. The God Thing begins at 7:30 in the McConnell Auditorium. Rave KCAT is once again sponsor­ ing a night of fun for all rave fans. The BPOE Lodge on 5th and Main will host the rave Friday, Feb. 20 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The rave will accomodate 18 and 21- year-Qlds at $5 a head. Flag football An indoor flag football tourna­ ment will be held Friday, Feb. 20 at 9 p.m. To enter, call the Dapper office. Guitar ensemble to jam A guitar ensemble, under the direction of university music pro­ fessor James Durkee, will perform on Friday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. in Hertz Hall. My Fair Lady My Fair Lady, a romantic play about a young woman's jour­ ney from Cockney flower girl to proper English lady, will be pre­ sented by Ellensburg High School February 27-28. For more infor­ mation call 925-7100. Music recitals Central's music program will present its student recitals. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. in Hertz Hall. For more information, call 963-1216. Dance the night away The second annual Snowball dance takes place on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the SUB ballroom. Admission for the semi-formal dance will be $5 for Central students, faculty and staff. Student recital Central student Tamara Barnhart will present her senior flute recital Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. in Hertz Hall. It is free and open to the public. Soul food Monday. Feb. 23 and Tuesday, Feb. 24, As a part of Black History Month, students are invited to attend a soul food sampler in the SUB on Feb. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Total Experience Seattle's Total Experience Gospel Choir will perform on Monday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the SUB's Cesar Chavez Theatre. For more information, call 963- 1703. Movies on the menu "White Heat," a 1949 U.S. movie, will be screened Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in McConnell Auditorium. The movie "Soul Food" will be shown the follow­ ing night in the SUB pit on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in celebration of black history month. Sexual Chocolate , The jazz/funk band, "Sexual Chocolate" r will, play.. on, Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m in the SUB Pit. For more informa­ tion, call 963-1691. 2V-4 BRING IN A FRIEND AND WE'LL GIVE 2 HAIRCUTS FOR THE PRICE OF I . INCLUDES:V SCALP MASSAGE'CONSULTATION : • C UT* STYL E* COS MET IC FINIS HI NG TOUCH. PLEASE CALL 962-2600 TODAY TO SCHEDULE. 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Now students can choose freely from the classes offered under any given group of the nine under the breadth requirements, without hav­ ing to worry about how many credits they earn for each of the three broad areas, provided they attain the required number of overall credits. This and other changes were decided upon by the General Education Committee and were approved by the Faculty Senate a few weeks ago. Changes also included making Theatre 101, formerly three credits, into a four-credit class. This change, contrary to the spring class schedule, is applicable next quarter. Physical Education 161 is also converting from a three- to a four-credit class. "Initially, we had several three- credit classes in there," said Donahue, referring to the various classes listed as options under the breadth requirements. Now, all these classes are either four- or five-credit classes, with the exception of the three-credit AST 102, Introduction to Asian Studies. Additionally, Philosophy 209 Introduction to Asian Philosophy, and Art 102, Introduction to Non- Western Art may now be taken as general education requirements. Philosophy 209 replaces Philosophy 310 as a breadth require­ ment, and Art 102 replaces both Art 357 and Art 456 to fulfill the "Aesthetic Experience" requirement. Neither of the new classes are available for Spring Quarter, howev­ er. Philosophy 209 may not be avail­ able for students until the 1999-2000 academic year, and Art 102 will like­ ly be available next fall quarter. i i Crash, bang, boom — fireworks and car crashes Wednesday, Feb. 11,10:45 a.m. A construction worker fell 20 feet while working on Black Hall. The 35-year-old man was treated and released with minor injuries. Wednesday, Feb. 11,9:13 p.m. A 16-year-old Ellensburg resident was cited for reckless driving at 18th Avenue and Brooklane Street. Thursday, Feb. 12,2:50 a.m. A pumpkin with a firecracker inside exploded on the pool table of Beck Hall. Thursday, Feb. 12,3:36 a.m. A student was cited for recklessly discharging fireworks on East 11th Avenue. Thursday, Feb. 12,3:36 a.m. A prankster pulled the fire alarm in Hitchcock Hall. Thursday, Feb. 12,6:47 a.m. While chatting on the Internet, a by Adrienne Davis Staff reporter Central student may have saved the life of a Spartanburg, S.C., woman. The woman told the Central student she had cervical cancer and was going to take pills to kill herself. The student called the campus police, and they called the Spartanburg Police to warn them. Thursday, Feb. 12,7:40 p.m. A man was driving through the 0-5 parking lot when another car ( approached. A rock was thrown and shattered the passenger's side win­ dow. Instead of calling the police, the man attempted to chase the suspects. The suspects got away. Sunday, Feb. 15,1:35 a.m. ( A Central employee reported his son stole his car from the J-8 parking lot. Sunday, Feb. 15,6:40 a.m. Pranksters rolled a car onto its side in the N-16 parking lot hitting the car next to it. Damage is estimat- ^ ed at $1,500. Monday, Feb. 16,1:04 a.m. Students attempted to scare off burglars who were in the process of breaking into a car. 2 ZfSl 2 ^tutce 20 &C&4. 5tA &"Wtaw $ \00 put, — 2 \00 a,m s$cCmi&iaM — $5.00 oe tAeie pn t6e in "7ecAno., "JKMCC, ficMtyie '^Atdc&'te /% a*td ovet fileade. lo-cutqe fri t6e 2?+ cvhkC id awziiaMe. $5, availaMe, at t6e 7ic6et
Observer — News — Feb. 19. 1998. ADA: Residence halls assessed Continued from Page 1 and field operations manager of residential services, said. "Once we get it done, we can start analyzing different facilities for different programs and we will know where we need to spend money." The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by Congress in July of 1990 to prohibit the discrimination of the disabled. The first federal law prohibiting discrimina­ tion against people with disabilities was established in the Rehabilitation Act in 1973. "We have a nice history in disabilities, too," Rob Harden, ADA compliance officer and director of ADA affairs and student assis­ tance, said. "But the first law honestly didn't work because it wasn't a civil rights law and that's where the ADA came from." Though Central has responsibilities regarding areas of employment in a public institute, all residence halls and apartments on campus are out of compliance legally because they were built before the 1997 law. In fact, none of those facilities are totally accessible. "What Central has done is that they have attempted to make accessible rooms in the number of dorms to meet needs of each indi­ vidual with disabilities," Harden said. "That works very well for the particular individuals, but the problem is that with disabilities there is always a difference among individuals." The ADA project team will finish check­ ing all residential facilities this month. A report will be submitted to Student Affairs and used as a planning tool for the future. So far, $50,000 has been earmarked for solving problems including installation of a kitchen/laundry room on the first floor in Wilson Hall. Murinko said, "I think it's a long time before the actual change, but at least I can look back on the situation here at Central and know I tried to help and set some positive changes." .:.vIvXv^! mmm m lipii mm mm XvXvX-W Kelly Christensen/Observer The SUB is one of many buildings on campus lacking proper accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities. Summer revenues keep Central going Students find summer session more flexible, casual by Stephanie Whitman Staff reporter Some like summer quarter because of it's differences as com­ pared to fall, winter and spring, but there are those who like the continu­ ity during the regular academic year. Junior Katie Adrig double majors in art and education. Last summer she lived on campus in Beck Hall and took 15 credits. "It was really beneficial. I found I got a lot done," she said. Sophomore Paul Bell used sum­ mer quarter as an opportunity to fin­ ish his basic and breadth classes so he could concentrate on his majors — theater arts and economics. "It's a little more laid back it's a little more casual," he said. Some 3,200 students attended summer quarter of 1997. They found out summer quarter is different in the classes students can take, where they can live and how their tuition is billed. •First, when students are choos­ ing what classes to take, a lot of restrictions are removed for summer quarter compared to the rest of the academic year. Major only classes are open to all students and summer quarter is divided into three sessions: first, second and full. More work­ shops and seminars are also available in the summer than during fall, win­ ter or spring. •Second, this summer quarter only two residence halls will be open for students to live in. The number of residence halls open changes every year. Wilson and Beck were two of the halls open last year, but this com­ ing summer they will be closed. Some students prefer to move off campus if they stay over the summer and the next year, to avoid having to move out at the end of spring, move into a hall in summer, and then move out of that hall into another for fall. •Third, tuition for summer quarter is billed on a per credit basis instead of a lump sum for 10-18 credits. Students don't pay for 18 credits if they're only taking 10. In the sum­ mer, each credit is $80. For instance, 15 credits for this winter quarter was $842 plus fees. Fifteen credits for summer quarter will run $1,200 plus fees. The way funds from summer Colleges ScSchools 14% Faculty Housing Student Senate Bonds Affairs 4% 2% 5% Self-support for summer session 75% quarter are distributed is also differ­ ent. It is often because of summer revenues that the school is able to keep some services open to students. During summer quarter, the uni­ versity is self supported, receiving no funds from the state for operation. Summer revenues for the summer of 1997 were $2,532,270 and out of that, there are certain areas money is transferred to. To help pay for bonds taken out to pay for student housing, $38,900 was distributed to housing. Another $120,000 was allocated to Student Affairs. Since there are no student and activities funds to keep the SUB, campus life or the schedul­ ing center open in the summer, a por­ tion of the revenues from summer quarter goes to keep those areas open. One hundred thousand dollars was allocated to the faculty senate which decided to divide the money three ways: 40 percent to each academic depart­ ment based of the number of full time equivalent faculty members, 45 percent to each department except the military sci­ ence/ ROTC, and 15 percent to later be given to pro­ jects for faculty development. This is the sec­ ond year a portion of the summer quarter revenues have been used for faculty develop­ ment "The reaction of the senate was very positive," Rob Perkins, chair of the faculty senate executive commit­ tee, said. "I think it was a good move and we'll see how it works out." This is the second year President Ivory Nelson has mandated $100,000 be set aside for the faculty senate to use on facutly development. A portion of the rest of the funds, around 10 to 15 percent, will be allo­ cated to each of the colleges. kews At/ro (VmTff fOf3 i. torn Sr. Expires 3-±5-33 SOP Off IARG£ DfSH Of YOGURT MM COUPON STUDENT (.0. RBQUfReo Mtn. View Dental Center Quality, concerned care for the entire family John Savage, DMD Emergencies Welcome INSURANCE WELCOME COSMETIC DENTISTRY CROWNS & BRIDGES ROOT CANALS ORALSURGERY NITROUS OXIDE AVAILABLE Preferred Provider- Wash. Dental Service , 4IS K. Mln. View Suite (J • 962-2755 .
H Feb. 19, 1998— News — Observer Black Hall nears completion by Paul Lohse Asst. news editor Black Hall flourishes with activi­ ty as construction workers busily install cabinets, adjust environmental controls and install the fiber-optic backbone of the building that campus administrators hope will bring Central's education department into the 21st Century. "This is going to be, in my opin­ ion, one of the most comfortable buildings on campus," Doug Ryder, Black Hall Project Manager, said. "I think people are going to enjoy being here." The remodeled Black Hall will feature distance-education class­ rooms, a multimedia lab, large open community spaces and a passageway dubbed "the zipper" where students will be able to plug in their lap-top computers in small, triangle shaped cubicles. Students and faculty will discover a snack bar, multiple com­ puter work stations and a spacious, sun-filled atrium beneath the west entrance to the building. Ryder applauded the efforts of the project team and said the building would far surpass many of those on campus in terms of technology, com­ fort and accessibility. Ryder said many of the maintenance and envi­ ronmental problems that plague other Brandy Langfitt/Observer A construction worker overlooks the almost finished Black Hall. The year long renova­ tion of the building will be finished in the near future. buildings on campus have been over­ come through careful planning and design. Issues from how the two halves of the building will react in the event of an earthquake to the dis­ rupting sound Coke machines at the end of the hallway make have been considered. 'The building could move in the event of an earthquake and not have any damage," Ryder said pointing out the line of demarcation between the original 1961 structure and the newer portion of the building. The project is slightly behind schedule, and Ryder said he hopes to have the project mostly finished by the end of May. Lydig Construction has two months following the sub­ stantial completion of the building to put in the finishing touches and make any final adjustments. Faculty and staff should begin moving into the building in August. Ryder said despite the added cost, the decision to incorporate the origi­ nal structure into the building was a good one and short-run savings may not be realized in the long-run. "You don't know till the numbers come in," Ryder said. "On the sur­ face there might have been some cost savings, but in the long-run there would likely be other issues to con­ sider as well." Ryder said preserving the original structure allowed designers to incor­ porate an easily-accessible environ­ mental control center and also speed­ up completion time. Ryder said with the education department's reaccred- itation in the fall, timing on the pro­ ject was important. Planning for the addition and remodel began in 1994 and was fol­ lowed by the start of construction in spring '97. Since then, the education department has been spread out across campus. Troy Goracke, curriculum and supervision major, said because the department is spread out across cam­ pus there are few opportunities for education majors to meet and share ideas. New trustees grapple agenda by Stephanie Whitman Staff reporter Two new members of Central's Board of Trustees were in Ellensburg Friday to tackle a variety of issues including collective bargaining, increasing summer session fees and continuing a business degree at the Wenatchee Center. New trustees Leslie Jones and Judy Yu attended their first meeting. They were appointed by Gov. Gary Locke in December to replace R. Y. Wood-house and Ron Dotzauer. While this was Jones' first BOT meeting, Yu attended the meeting on Dec. 12, 1997 to get a feel for what the BOT's goals are and how it worked. "I'm very excited to hear the direction the university is taking," Yu said. "It's definitely what is needed." For her first meeting, Jones asked questions to better understand issues. "I thought the agenda items were well laid out," Jones said. "I was never frazzled. I was actually having a good day." At the meeting: • The board voted to continue the bachelor of science in accounting and business at the Wenatchee Center. • The proposed budget and fees IRELAND 1998 Maynooth College Irish Studies Liberal Arts 2.9 G.P.A. Required UDiversity of Limerick Irish Studies Liberal Arts and Sciences Business and Engineering 2.9 G.P.A. Required University College Galway • Irish Studies • Liberal Arts and Sciences • Marine Science • 3.0 G.P.A. Required U.S. Sponsor St. Bonaventure Univ., NY Ms. Alice Sayegh (716) 375-2574 - Truman State Univ., MO Dr. Patrick Lecaque (816) 785-4076 For more information, contact Dr. Patrick Lecaque Truman State University Center for International Ed. Kirk Building 120 Kirksville, MO 63501 (816) 785-4076 for summer quarter of 1998 was approved, including money to go toward a new computer project called the ASSP Project. • Central's new policies for col­ lecting overdue fines and tuition was also approved. With the changes, Central will receive the full amount of the overdue fines and tuition instead of a portion of them. • Two presentations on the issue of collective bargaining, one from Rhonda Hilyer, a consultant for Agreement Dynamics, and another from Gregory Patera, a member of the Board of Trustees for Ferris State University in Michigan. • Amy Russell and Greg Watt, members of ASCWU's Board of m Judy Yu Leslie Jones extended programs and academic Directors, also spoke on behalf of the advising need t0 be ch d and students concerning another theme, expanded dealing with how to keep Central Both of (he new members ^ competitive w,th other schools. 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Observer — News — Feb. 19, 1998 5 Foreign students see plagiarism differently Part two of series on plagiarism by Peggy Choyce Staff reporter For many international students, learning not to plagiarize can be a linguistic or cultural hurdle. "Summarizing and paraphrasing can be very difficult when it's not your language and your vocabulary is more limited " said English as a Second Language instructor Ranidi Freeman. Students in some Asian cultures are taught that copying well-respect­ ed authors and leaders in their soci­ eties is a way of showing respect. "Some cultures hold the attitude that you can't improve upon some­ one else's words so you show them respect by using their words," Freeman said. Patsy Callaghan said she once taught a graduate student from China who argued that no information is individually owned. "In China, you don't own infor­ mation so the idea of differentiating between your ideas and someone else's ideas doesn't work as clearly," she said. If an international student goes through the ESL program, they are taught about plagiarism—what it means and that it's not an acceptable practice here in the US. The problem is, not all International students go 66 Some cultures hold the atti­ tude that you can't improve upon someone else's words so you show them respect by using their words. — Randi Freeman through the ESL program. Japanese students Naoko Hosogoe and Megumi Kishimoto haven't gone through the ESL pro­ gram and neither have heard of the term plagiarism. Hosogoe and Kishimoto both said they don't understand why copying someone else's work would be a problem. The ESL program helps students to build the academic skills they need for the university environment and deals with cultural and linguistic dif­ ferences. But international students can bypass the ESL program if they test high enough on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before entering. "The problem is, that test covers grammar and listening skills but it doesn't test cultural understanding," Freeman said. Deacon Meier said students who don't develop their own ideas and properly attribute the work of others are just cheating themselves. "We probably need to do more about clarifying these concepts and help students realize the importance of doing one's own work," Meier said. Secretary wins prestigious award by Karie O'Donnell Staff reporter Jean Hawkins, secretary in the administrative man­ agement and business education department, recently received the Washington State Business Education Association's "Partner in Education" award. The award was presented at the association's annual meet­ ing in Leavenworth. "The award recognizes persons or associations who have made significant contributions to business education," Dr. Ross Byrd, department chair, said. Hawkins was shocked when her name was called. "I didn't even know I was nominated. I am extremely honored," she said. "It is quite an award and I am grateful to those who did it (nominated her)." Past winners of the award include a school district vocational director, a legislator, a leader in the Junior Achievement Program in Vancouver, a school district superintendent, and a high school principal. "Our department, our students and our profes­ sional associations have all benefited greatly from Jean's expertise, commitment, and contributions. She truly is a partner in education," Wayne Klemin, a department professor, said. Hawkins, a grandmother of two, is the first secre­ tary to ever win the award. She has had a lengthly career at Central, having been here for 20 years. Hawkins is known around the administrative man­ agement and business education department as one who provides encouragement and support to every­ one. "Jean mothers the department majors in a very pro­ fessional way," Dr. Byrd said. Those who work with Hawkins think highly of her as well. 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Feb. 19, 1998— Opinion — Observer LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday the week of the publication date and be 300 words or less, type written. Letters must include name and phone number for verification. The Observer reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar, libel and matters of taste. There is a two letter limit per subject per quarter from any person or organization. Send letters to: Observer, CWU, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7435, or bring them to the newsroom in Bouillon 222. You can also fax the Observer at 963-1027 or send e-mail to Observer@cwu.edu. Do you take this bride? Do you take this bride? Two years ago when columnist and gay drag queen Dan Savage came to Central to speak at McConnell Auditorium, an Observer reporter tried to dredge a quote out of then GALA President Kirk Loe. But Loe wouldn't talk because he simply didn't feel safe attaching his name to a quote in this newspaper. Well, haven't times changed? GALA members involved in the staged "mock" lesbian wedding should be proud of this week's front page Observer photo depicting two lesbian women kissing in what appears to be holy matrimony. Aside from being one of best (and most touching) staged media events this campus has ever seen, the fact that 15 gay and lesbian men and women could stand proudly in the pit carrying only the message of "look at me, I'm gay" and not be harassed or shouted down is a wel­ come sight. Those who stood in the pit still have many larger fights and struggles ahead of them, both personal and professional, but it should be noted that their mere presence that day was a victory in itself. Whether or not you are ready to accept homosexuality, you should understand there are a variety of everyday rights gay and lesbian peo­ ple are denied. Today, many basic rights owned and taken for granted by the het­ erosexual population like an official marriage, the right to raise chil­ dren or even as mundane as joint coverage on a spouse's health insur­ ance may never be available to those 15 people who stood in the pit. Why they felt secure enough last Thursday to do what they did can't be measured or quantified. Many gay and lesbian people at Central do not feel comfortable revealing their sexuality either at work or in class for fear of retaliation. And as daunting as that must be they should be commended for starting their fight for equality on their own doorstep, because that's where they have the most to lose. — Tim Yeadon Editor-in-chief Observer "The campus news source, Editor-in-Chief: Tim Yeadon News Editor: September Woods Scene Editor: Brett Allen Sports Editor: Steve Braeutigam Photo Editor: Brandy Langfitt Senior Feature Writers: Michael Bellamy Aimee Peterson Online Editor: Terry Vranjes serving Central since 1927* Adviser: Lois Breedlove Copy Editor: Roxanne Murphy Asst. Copy Editor: Sarah Spiro Cartoonist: Susan Burghart, Joanne Renaud Events Editor Nora-Marie Myers Production Mgr.: Mari Kolkowsky Business Mgr.: Christine Page Office Assistant: Shantal Chase Ad Staff: Lydia West, Kelly Parks, Cory Rikard Scene News Asst. Editor: Toby Staab Reporters: Danielle Boyko, Cory Hawk-Siedlecki, Julie Helleson, Erich Lish, Dave Landis, Brent Overman, Darcy Steinfeld, Patrick Sheehan, Jessie A. Santos, Daren Schuettpelz, Kurt Thomas Asst. Editors: David Henderson, Paul Lohse Reporters: Adrienne Davis, Tanya Dykstra, Carrina Galloway, Shannon Mai, Michiko Murakami, Karie O'Donnell, Dave Simmons, Tom Stanton, Emily Watson, Stephanie Whitman Sports Asst. Editor: Jason Gaylord Reporters: Mike Wells, Nora-Marie Myers, Jennifer Dunham, Joe Bair, Tim Booth, Mike Ferrari, Stephen Robinson, Tara Rattray Photos Asst. Editors: Heather Ziese, Kelly Christensen Reporters: Becky Teixeira, Kristin Richey, Kevin Reitan, Jeff Gaskill, Jason Jackson The Observer is a laboratory newspaper produced by the students in conjunction with the school's communication department. The opinions here do not necessari­ ly reflect those of the university. Unsigned editorials and cartoons represent the opinions of a majority of The Observer editorial board. Opinions expressed in let­ ters to the editor are those of the author. . ITSttTE l/EEM RIDE, home.? ^.17 riL : -JVsT W/lLK- fUl5£ FINE.1 I D0N7"1fMfc1HA75 AS4F£|de4,.. , ) $\T sviT V%"s " W Bio Ml Uk*r ANrm/AP^ M/mis To mS?"® fi'3" IllW LETTERS Steinfeld, America missing the point concerning Clinton's alleged affairs Dear Editor, Darcy Steinfeld's article, "Does infidelity equal incompetence?" bothered me very much. It shows once again how gullible and stupid Americans can be when listening to the press. Darcy, like most Americans, is completely missing the point to why the allegations con­ cerning President Clinton are impor­ tant. It's not entirely Darcy's fault. The press has led everyone to believe that the important part of the investi­ gation is about whether or not the president had an affair. Listen up people. You have to form an independent thought right now. The important part of this investigation is the fact that the pres­ ident might have obstructed justice and committed perjury. For those of you who think perjury is something someone does after a big meal, you are incorrect. Perjury is the act of lying under oath in court. It is a very serious offense. When the leader of your nation doesn't have the respect for its most important institution there is a horrible problem. Without peijury laws, our legal system would be absolutely worthless. It's sad to think what our nation has come to if the president is found guilty of either offense. The investigation needs to take place now. It needs to be thor­ ough and it needs to find the truth. Don't miss the importance of the investigation by letting the press tell you this about infidelity and sex. They need that to keep people inter­ ested for their television ratings. Responsible people know better. They know enough to look past the media sensationalism and see an investigation that is important to the American way of life. Oh, and by the way, "Getting busy in the White House," is very inappropriate and discredits the entire paper by assum­ ing the president is guilty.. Don't assume. You know what that does to you and me. That is the Damm truth. — Steve Damm Senior, Public Relations Safe Ride for the masses, not just drunks Dear Editor, I want to thank you and the Observer for the coverage which you have given the Central Washington University Designated Driver and Safe Ride Program. You are correct that the primary focus of our funding is for providing of a "Safe, Free, Confidential Ride Home" to those students who may have had too much to drink. What I can share with you and your readers is what was in the half page ad which ran on January 29th in the Observer, this being the criteria for use of the Safe Ride Van. . Who can use the Services: Any student of Central Washington University. Any student of Central Washington University who may be too intoxicated to safely or legally drive, any student of the Central Washington University who does not want to drive home with someone who may be too intoxicated to safely or legally drive, any Central Washington University student who wants to avoid dangerous circum­ stances or requires an escort to their residence or any guest(s) of the above students. Please remember that this pro­ gram was developed by students, the grant was written by students and the program is administered and run by students. Our primary goal as a pro­ gram is for the safety of Central Washington Students, whether they have been drinking or not. Again, thank you for the coverage for our program and I hope the infor­ mation provided above will be help­ ful to you and CWU Students. — Arthur Krontz Program Assistant, Designated Driver and Safe Ride Program
Observer •— Opinion — Feb. 19. 1998 fl Affirmative Action is insulting to women and minorities Dear Editor, I am writing in response to arti­ cles written about Affirmative Action in the Feb. 12 issue of The Observer, particularly "We need Affirmative Action" by Jessie Santos. Affirmative Action is insulting to women and minorities. It gives them lower standards. If we are all on an equal playing field, and indeed, we should be, then why the lower stan- Student Dear Editor, I am writing in hopes of increas­ ing student knowledge in an ancillary but still important area, auto repair. I recently had the misfortune of need­ ing work done on my truck's engine. Under normal circumstances in a normal town, this would be nothing more than a financial hardship. In Ellensburg, however this can take on an epic status. It starts with the mechanic, he tells you he will have it finished in ten days. You call in ten dards? It tells women and minorities that they do not have to work as hard and that they are not as capable as white men. That is bulls#*t. It hap­ pens right here at Central. Of course Ms. Santos thinks "we" need Affirmative Action, because it benefits her as a woman and a so- called minority (I'll use the word 'minority' even though I do not believe in them). What difference does it make what color you are, where you were raised, or what gen­ der you are, when it comes to qualifi­ cations? Let a person's qualifications stand for themselves. Business owners, schools, etc. should have the right to hire or admit with the same standards for all. They want the best. I want the best. I am so sick of people who don't get a job and blame it on something other than the fact that someone else was more qualified. Is it fair that I do not get hired, admitted, or whatever, because I am a straight white male and someone else "scores higher" due to the fact that they are held to a lower standard? Even though I am more qualified over-all? That is ridiculous and discriminatory. To conclude, Ms. Santos' article quotes the pledge of allegiance:" One nation under God, with liberty and justice for all." The key word here is: all. She contradicts herself wanting seperate and lower standards. Black, White, Hispanic, gay, straight, fat, thin, man or woman — there is only one race. The human race. When will people get that through their thick heads? — Jamie Peterson CWU Senior days and he hasn't even looked at it. Evidently, he had to "be out of the shop" for a few days. This sounds suspiciously like he took a vacation in the middle of fixing your engine to you but you dcide to let hiiq do his job. More time passes and nothing gets done, the mechanic won't answer the phone when you call or return your messages. All this time you're walking everywhere in the snow and cold temperatures. You begin to show up at his shop to see if he's working on your truck but for What difference get a job and blame it on something nation under God, with liberty and it color you are, other than the fact that someone else justice for all." The key word here is: his Ellensburg auto repair blues even looked at it. some reason he is always working on reason no one wants to talk to you must keep in good communicatic to "be out of the someone else's vehicle. Finally, after much less give you advice. You begin with customers during the course some reason he is always working on someone else's vehicle. Finally, after 41 days, he says the track will be done by the end of the business day. You show up to get your truck, but it is obvious it has not been worked on. Suddenly the mechanic's truck begins to pull out of the parking lot. You wave your arms and even give a bang on the side of the truck to get his attention but he just drives away. Angry and confused you seek legal council, you call most of the law firms in Ellensburg but for some reason no one wants to talk to you much less give you advice. You begin to get the feeling you're up against the Old Boy's Network. A friend gives you a number for a program that helps people with volunteer lawyers. Upon calling them you are given a clear picture of your legal position: mechanics are required to diligently complete work once begun (52 days and waiting), mechanics are required to give written estimates before beginning a project unless the customer waives the right and they I will not be joining your soon-to-be- formed Euro-American Student Union must keep in good communication with customers during the course of repairs. This is actually happening to me as I write. I hope this letter will arm Central students with more knowl­ edge when a trip to the mechanic is necessary. —Brandon Rogers Student \vvvw.cv\'U cdu/~()h Editor's note: This is in response to David Stennett's February 5 letter. Dear Editor, I must say that I am delighted to hear that you have finally said your "last word on the subject." I have followed your ongoing dialogue over these last two quarters, and even wrote in a reply at one point. I came to believe that your rather outspoken views had to be some kind qf joke and I kept expecting to read that you had only said those things to see what kind of replies you might get — sort of playing a devil's advocate, I thought. It sad­ dens me to think that you might really be serious. As a student of European descent myself (as if "that really matters — I was born an American), I can assure you that £ will not be joining your "soon-to-be-formed Euro-American Student Union," even though I'm sure I would qualify. Further, although your right to freedom of speech ensures that you will always have a place in our school paper to spew your very narrow and very biased views, it is my sincere hope that you will find yourself the only member of this new student union. It is my belief that most students come to this institution to become better informed and better educated so that they might become more effective and productive members of our society. It really doesn't take an Einstein to figure out that you nar­ row views and attitudes are counter-productive to that end. When you begin to consider your own ways as the only right ways and yourself as supe­ rior to all others, you effectively cut yourself off from any opportunity for further learning and enlightenment. When you refuse to see things from any viewpoint that differs from your own, it is sort of like trying to get a panoramic view through a keyhole. I respect your right to your own beliefs and views and I refuse to debate historical fact with you (I, after all, am not a history major), but I urge you to look closely at the stand you are taking and consider this: Which really has the most potential for damage to your future the deeds and misdeeds of those in the past, or your own narrow-minded- ness of today. — J.R. Bartholow Student The Observer Call me 'Gala's liaison to Salt' Dear Editor, There's something which I forgot to explain (in last weeks letter). The only title I can use for my position is "Gala's liaison to Salt" because it is has only been formally approved by Gala, not by Salt. When you used "Gala/Salt Liaison" under my name and photo, some people in Salt felt it implied that there was a sort of "joint part­ nership" between the two groups. In fact, Gala intentionally set this up as unilateral liaison so that Salt wouldn't be put in the position of having to formally approve some­ thing which might be in conflict with their beliefs. So although my responsibilities are to improve communication and relay feedback both ways, this is Gala's liaison, not Salt's. — Brett Palm "Gala's liaison to Salt" : CHIROPRACTIC CENTER DR. MYRON UNOCR DR. DAVID BOWLM HEALTH TmOVOH CHIROPRACTIC 1011 N. Alder 962-2570 Located close to campus Christian Fellowship Eveiy & Bible Study Led 1st Pres. Church @ 1307 E 3rd 925-3149 oasls@aurora.cwu.edu wwvecwu.cd" /~naain 3QOC SOOOC Hall The Connector "Your FREE month pass coupon in the CWU student directory has been extended thru the month of February." Look for new schedule in the SUB. Call For Routes and Petalls Bringing Our Community Together ficrmrms COMMITS 509-933-2287 matSBBRfi 509-674-2251 CLEaim FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH of ELLENSBURG Presents The 7th Annual DANTON LECTURE SERIES This series engages Christian theologians who offer special insight to the faith and life of the Christian Community. This years theme will engage the audience in "THE MOST IMPORT ANT THING CHRISTIANS DO" featuring speaker Dr. fflarva J. Dawn Theologian. Author and Educator from Christians Equipped for (Ministry who will speak at 3 lectures 7 p.m. Feb. 23 1. THE NEED FOR WORSHIP 7 p.m. Feb. 33 X THE BRIDGING OF WORSHIP WARS BY BEING CHURCH 7 p.m. Feb. 24 3. WORSHIP TO WAKE US - MISSIONAL • . - FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 512 N. Ruby The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There is no charge to attend.
8 Observer — Scene — Feb. 19, 1998 YIL ACK •-WSTOQV HCPlVJrtl bVfcWr5 ENE Feb. 23 - Total Experience Gospel Choir (TBA) Feb. 23 & 24 - Soul food sampler plate in the SUB, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 25 - Movie in the SUB pit (Soulfood), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. "I'm running this race for my father....and all those who died before me, — Raymond Hollis, "The Right To Dream" by Cory Hawk-Siedlecki Staff reporter With tears in his eyes actor Kevin Warren sat on a wood stool and placed himself in the shoes of Raymond Hollis, a young Mississippi black man struggling to come of age in the 1960s. Warren, as Hollis, spoke about life and his fight for Civil Rights as being a race. "I'm running this race for my father....and all those who died before me," Hollis said. "I made a vow a long time ago that I would not stay silent, I would speak for my people, and I'm keeping that promise. Whether I win or lose, I do not intend to quit. I refuse to die." Warren performed "The Right to Dream," before a sparse Club Central crowd last Thursday. Warren's show described the struggle for the African-American right to vote. He emphasized that though many were brutalized by an oppres­ sion, the right to vote was achieved non-violently. After his performance Warren talked about the guilt some feel for the oppression during the 1960s, but he made another point. "We must not always look to the bad," Warren said. "There were white ministers and hundreds of white students who left their homes to help the movement. The success was a bi-racial success. We don't have to just carry the guilt from the bad, but carry the good, too." Warren said the purpose of the program is to show people the issues of civil rights. Warren, as Hollis, asked the audience to remember to never stop trying to combat racial ignorance. As his closing remark, he reminded people they must help keep the movement going. "I'm going to do everything I can," Hollis said, "What will you do?" "The Right to Dream" is performed by the Seattle-based group "Living Voices" which tours across the country. Warren has been with "Living Frederick Douglass XXX / * - -'5 ''A*" x li • * *i * mwmmm wmm msm The Creators of Black History Mary Bethune W.E.B. Du Bois Alice Walker Marcus Garvey Voices" for seven years. They also do perfor­ mances on Anne Frank's struggle during World War II and the history and growth of the Northwest. Campus Life brought Living Voices to Central so students could learn about the struggle for African American Civil Rights. "The Right to Dream was different," Melinda Rahbine, Campus Life current events programmer, said. "It was a new way to get the message across." "The Right to Dream" is just one of the pro­ grams put together for Black History month. Black Student Union will host several movies, poetry readings, singers and skits in the SUB Pit. The Story Behind Black History Month Black History Month was officially recognized by Congress in 1976. However, its grassroots origins came much earlier. Between 1619 and 1926, African Americans and peoples of African descent were told they had made no contribu­ tion to the history of the United States, or human civi­ lization. Lynchings, among other things, were justified because society looked at African Americans as having no value. A study done by the "Ghana Review" says it is esti­ mated an African American was lynched every two and a half days. These conditions and racist actions inspired an African American scholar, Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson, along with others, to lead the fight to expand arid institutionalize what was then called "Negro History Week." Woodson left Harvard _ University in search of the truth about black history in America, Africa and through­ out the world. With Woodson's guidance and help from other scholars, in 1926 "Negro History Week" was made known to the entire country. The goal was to edu­ cate the ignorant and over­ come the distortion of black history. The observance now lasts throughout February. Black History Month also marks the birthdays of African American pioneers and institutions, including Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Eubie Blake, the NAACP and the first Pan African Congress. by Darcy Steinfeld Staff reporter After many student requests, the ath­ letic department will be hosting a yoga class starting this spring quarter. "I think yoga is well-suited for col­ lege students' stress reduction," instruc­ tor Lori Chandler, said. "I hope the stu­ dents can see the benefits of yoga and incorporate it in their lives." Although it is not in the new spring class schedule, one yoga class will be offered from 1-1:50 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Nicholson Pavilion Dance Studio. If students would like to try it before signing up for the class, Chandler will be teaching yoga from 7-8 p.m. on February 19 in the Moore Hall Lounge, and from 7-8 p.m. on February 26 in the Beck Hall Lounge. The class is designed for dorm residents, but is open to all students. Getting- a yoga class offered to stu­ dents has been the campaign of Chandler for two years. She said the head of the athletic department was reluctant to add the class because he thought there would be no turnout. But after many students tried to sign up for the Wellness Hour yoga class only offered to faculty, the athletic department realized a class for students was needed. Yoga is one of the oldest exercises and the basic ancient techniques are still used today. Yoga is a combination of postures, meditations and breathing tech­ niques. All a person needs is some comfort­ able clothing and a soft mat to cushion their knees and ankles while doing the postures. Any person can do yoga the type of people involved in the Wellness Hour yoga class range from elderly men to pregnant women. Bill Barker, a former Central biology professor who retired two years ago, said yoga has helped him quit smoking. "[Yoga] has helped reduce the crav­ ings," Barker said. "It cQmbines the body with the mind and works with both of them more than other exercises." Chandler has been teaching yoga in Ellensburg for six years and has night classes open to all community members through the Ellensburg Community Schools. She was trained at the Kripalu School for Yoga Instruction in Lennox, Massachusetts, which is the largest and leading yoga teacher training program in the U.S. Chandler is also a 1981 Central graduate. The class title is PEF 198 and the course number is 02847, for those that want to sign up. For more information, contact the athletic department at 963-1911. »*/// Jeff Gaskill/Observer Lori Chandler is Ellensburg's only certified Yoga instructor. Her class will be offered this spring.
Observer — Scene—Feb. 19 1QQt HU I Take worst enemy. Wait for video tape Save your money for a matinee. A full-price flick. See this today! Hard rock love The rhythm of Rapid soothes by Brent Overman Staff reporter Adam Sandler is that he wrote half the song while they were together, and the other half after they separated. One of the most interesting resurrects parachute aspects of the movie is the time ele­ ment. Memories from 1985 are abun­ dant. The last time Billy Idol was seen was when he was rocking the cradle of love. He decided to stop by pants and break dancing in his new movie, "The Wedding Singer." Wedding singer Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) gets stood up at the altar by his fiancee Linda (Angela Featherstone). In the mean­ time, Julia (Drew Barrymore) is a waitress who is about to marry Glenn (Matthew Glave), who is unfaithful and could care less about his own wedding. As the movie goes on, Robbie and Julia develop an affection for each other. From Hart's bandmate George, and make a cameo in this movie, who plays a Boy George look-a-like, "The Wedding Singer" is full of to the rappin' grandma (Ellen Dow), musical hits from the mid 1980's, this movie is hilarious from begin- with the likes of Culture Club, The ning to end. Police, David Bowie, and Sugarhill One humorous scene involved Gang. Movie goers will find them- Hart and his ex-fiancee Linda, who is selves singing along with the tunes wearing Hart's Van Halen t-shirt. they remember from the 80's: Hart yells at her to take the shirt off Not only is the music reminiscent, mmmm liwi P pV.'.V.V.V.V.V. iifil by David Landis Staff reporter Soothing guitar riffs and a peaceful voice is the perfect recipe for relaxation. Folk singer, songwriter Annie Rapid will be making a stop at the SUB on Feb. 18 during her west coast tour. Rapid has spent the last three years booking herself for appearances at colleges throughout the country. She has also performed at well-known clubs in New York and Los Angeles such as the CBGB, Tramps 15, and the Crooked Bar. Born in Germany and raised in Africa and California with her diplo­ mat parents, Rapid graduated from UC Berkeley and received her mas­ ters from the Architectural Associations Graduate School of Architecture in London. Returning to Los Angeles, Rapid set up a freelance architecture prac­ tice which included a project for Steven Spielberg. After traveling and studying abroad Rapid decided to pursue her true passion—music. She relocated to New York and spent several years exploring the city's musical land­ scape while reinventing herself through her music. *, jiitr ji J J * - that is usually associated with a major recording," Rapid said. Rapid's music, if not sung, could Along with performing live, she easily be read like poetry. The expe- has been on television, radio, and performed at the Woodstock Anniversary Festival. In 1997, Rapid released her first CD "Roses to Ash" and created her own record label, Dirge Records. riences, emotions, and feelings of Rapid provides a soothing and relax­ ing feeling to her listeners. The music she relays is almost therapeutic to the soul, it can bring back memories or help you cope with mMvMm —M www.adamsandler.com/pages/weddingSplash.htmf before she jinxes the band and they break up. Like his other works, the Sandler- esque, adolescent insulting comedy is rampant and hysterical. The differ­ ence in "The Wedding Singer" com­ pared to Sandler's other movies is the love story that takes place. Another scene has Sandler singing a song that he wrote about his ex-fiancee Linda. The only problem but so are some of the characters. From Madonna wannabes to Don Johnson look-a-likes, viewers cannot help but remember the old times and laugh. Overall, 'The Wedding Singer" is filled with comedy and even a love story. This movie is a sure Sandler hit. by Daren Schuettpelz Staff reporter Curve, with their EP "Chinese Burn," has successfully done what most techno bands cannot do, com­ bine the most popular elements of techno music into one album. The eight track album is made up of six versions of the title song, "Chinese Burn" four of which are worth listening to and two other tracks that aren't. The added two versions make the album tiresome but the final two songs on the album have enough cre­ ativity to breathe life back into it and make it worth listening to. The first four versions of "Chinese Burn" combine a range of techno styles. The first version has the most variety. 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On their own they would be good, they do not fit well with the other four versions. The final two tracks revive the album. "Robbing Charity" has a trance sound with some really cool sound effects. "Come Clean", the final track instantly grabs your atten­ tion with an addictive drum beat and distortion that gives it a garage band sound. The final tracks have enough energy to end the album and make you want to start all over again, again. GRADE: B who likes a house and jungle mix fag Q P ftJLB-fl Q.O.fl.fl.flJOTfl .fl. .fLfl.fl P.fl 9 fl g-fl.ft fl Bfl fl fl.fl.fl fl fl fl fl"Oj Jackie* &av$e>, Ma&a^e- Therapist Offor 5~ for 1/2 how - &e-|icVe< S'Wc/& - hAv^-lo Tension - fcok &irc>at Call for an appoinfm&Mf (Me+rtfon fho ad *vhor\ m\i ca II) into the song they pump out Underworld style lyrics. The second version is by far the best. The "Forbidden City" remix has the same early jungle beat as the first but it slides nicely into a multi- layered trance rhythm that is extremely addictive. 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Feb 19, 1998— Scene — Observer Club scene glistens at Pearl's by Danielle Boyko Staff reporter The essence of wine fills the air as peo­ ple lounge comfortably while listening to the sounds of live Jazz. Pearl's on Pearl offers a non-smoking environment with a living room-type set­ ting. It has a wide variety of comfortable chairs to help patrons better enjoy them­ selves. Paintings by local artists line the wall adding character to the already unique experience. "Our restaurant has a relaxed atmos­ phere with lower tables to make you feel like you're sitting in your own living room, drinking wine," Larry Sharpe, owner of Pearl's, said. Sharpe wanted a club like Pearl's for some time, and on Jan. 26 he finally real­ ized his dream. Along with music and spir­ its, Pearl's offers sandwiches, appetizers and pizza from Sharpe's other business, Figaro's. Pearl's is conveniently located next door to Figaro's, which makes it easier for Sharpe to run both businesses. Pearl's serves a variety of focaccia sandwiches for lunch. Appetizers, and pizza are served till 9p.m. Pearl's doesn't serve liquor, but does offer micro brews and fine wines to satisfy anyone's taste. The wines sell by the glass or the bottle. A bottle of wine costs between $12-$50, depending on your pleasure. "It is a nice place and atmosphere with the appropriate music for an adult club," President Ivory Nelson said. Pearl's features live piano music Mon.- Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m. On weekends, local bands perform, including Central's jazz club. Pearl's is a place where you can go sit in a lounge, listen to good music, or bring your own. If you have a favorite jazz or blues CD you want to listen to, bring it and they'll be glad to play it. "Since the opening, the weekends have been a full house," Sharpe said. Pearl's on Pearl opens daily at 11 a.m. for lunch. Closing time depends on the crowd, but it's usually 11 p.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. on the weekends. Brandy Langfitt/Observer Patrons sit and listen to piano jazz plaj while sipping the drink of their choi ASCWUl Associated Students of Central Washington University MEETINGS, ETC ASCWU-BOD Mondays at 5 pm, SUB Pit Funds Council Mondays at 4pm, SUB 116 WA Student Lobby Tuesdays at 5:00 pm For more information, stop by SUB 116 ATTENTION The CWU Faculty is looking at forming a union. The Board of Trustees is looking for input for or against this. We would like to know what you think. Please e-mail us at ASCWU@cwu.edu. February is Black History Month. For information on activities throughout the month, contact Christina Lee at 963-1693, or stop by SUB 116. Do you have your tickets &e<xmdQ^nmio/ S NOW BALL Saturday, February 21 8:00 p.m. -1:00 a.m. in the SUB Ballroom featuring the CWU Jazz Band from 8 to 11 pm, followed by DJ from 11 pm to 1 am. Tickets on sale now at SUB Ticket Booth! Photographs available. Mocktails by CHEERS. I I I I I I I I I I I I L. WANTED VOLUNTEERS! CWU OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 28,1998 Your help is needed in hosting this Open House for prospective students as well as current studeffismi(MM6&ml693 or stop by SUB 116 before February 26th for more information on how you can get involved! I I I / Sponsored by Campus Life Programs & Services, Equity & Services Council, Student Affairs, and Club Central. r i,\ I: it ii i i \i Black Student Union, Campus Life. Women's Resource Center, & Diversity Center present The SUB COMPUTER LAB , is now opening as a CYBER POST OFFICE! It will contain dummy ter­ minals to be used just for checking e-mail! t T O T A L EXPERIENCE GOSPEL C H O I R Monday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 pm Chavez Theatre Central Washington University DESIGNATED DRIVER SAFE RIDE PROGRAM Hours of Operation: 10:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. Days of Operation: Wednesday-Saturday FOR A RIDE, CALL 899-0394 Funding provided by Central Washington University ami the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. GOOD LUCK! Men's & Women's Basketball CWU vs WWU \\ Thursslay^Febmary 19 | Wojn€ns game at Western I k'Men's game at home / GO 'CATS! NEXT WEEK: Sharpen your leadership skills... and find out more about the ASCWU-sponsored Emerging Leaders class! The CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP presents "Successfully Navigating the Political Realities of the Workplace in both the Private and Public Sectors..." No sign-up necessary, just drop in on one of these two sessions: Monday & Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the SUB Yakama Room Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the SUB Yakama Room This page is an advertisement paid for by the Associated Students of Central Washington University. ... ... V V V* r V V ~C V* , V , C ,*• t C . - , " y * * r r - - t.« 1. . » • i-»•. ' I ''i. » • 4 4 • 4 4 '• * v '4 r% '*'4't ^
Observer — Scene— Feb. 19 1998 HQ LeTourneau case shows the inadequacy of court system The news of late has been very grim when it pertains to indecent behaviors, particularly of the sexual nature. In Seattle last year, there was a female teacher, 34, who preferred a boy, 13, to her husband and four children. She decided to have a baby by this child and ruined every life around her, including her own. Where do you draw the line? Infidelity and adultery have been ruining lives for thousands of years. Usually it is an affair involving peo­ ple closer in age. That is the norm. But the courts are quick to label a man who has a sexual encounter with a young child. They call him a moles­ ter, pedophile, predator, and monster. I am sure there are a few other descriptions out there But this woman, Mary Kay LeTourneau seems to be drawing sympathy from the courts. If a man was to have done what she did, he most definitely would serve more than seven years, let alone get out on probation after only six months. It seemed that the court pooh- poohed LeTourneau's outrageous behavior and let her go with just a Ul.-lUW slap on the wrist. They should h a v e known that only a deviant would molest a child. In 1995, a male school employee was prosecuted in Seattle for sexual encounters with 14 and 15 year-old female students. This man, when convicted, was incarcerated for a longer period than LeTourneau. If there had been a child created put of those sick encounters, it would have led to an uglier courtroom battle. He is still serving time. Now with the poor-pity-me look­ ing LeTourneau back in jail for fla­ grantly violating the conditions of her probation, her defense is claim­ ing that it is the courts who failed LeTourneau. I didn't know the courts forced the two to have sex. I think the courts should have kept her in jail for the full seven years, instead of a three-week counseling session. The blame for LeTourneau's inap­ propriate behavior, can only be put on LeTourneau. Would she have done what she did if any one of her children were victims to a similar fate? What if it was one of her fellow teachers who had sex with one of her students? These questions can only be answered by LeTourneau. She has to answer for her crimes. It is not a crime of passion as some label it. It is sick, sick, sick. How can we protect our children at school if we have a few sick adults who disregard the safety and inno­ cence of our children? Maybe the Board of Education should include on the employment application: "Have you ever had the desire to sexually involve yourself with children?" Fingerprints that the Federal Bureau of Investigations collects for the sensitive job positions will not divulge that information. Parents must trust the schools they send their children to.. It is as simple as that. rasas? v:\v#X'XvX"Xv:v$: !X::'X*X'X*X* •x-xx*x*x«x':*x •a v.\». v. \v. v. '.v.v. v. v. v.-. v ft1##:!:! x-xvx-x*x-x'xvxv: :xx-xvxv •Xv.'X* •.*.•••. v.v XvXvX::vX:X: w.v.v.w.v mmm mm $ mmm X'X'Mw! '.V.'.V.V.V..V.',V. vxv::xv w.v.v.v.v.v.v Www 'X-XvX-Xvv:- X-X-X-XvXvX :W II ••'ft:*: •XvXvXvlilvX vXvXvXvXvXv w.w.w.v.v.v.:.: :W:W: r».viv.w x-x-x-x-x-x-xvx-x. mmm llilitlf iiillli •x*x x*:*: :#:x& Ilpll :'x*.\vx x-x-i-x rXvXvXv ¥:W:¥*¥:*S^^ Hie God Thing McConnell Auditorium Friday Feb 20 7:30 PM A Concert of Praise , & Prayer^ sale $12.00 •/ / KSK-V-VX-xwv.vi¥*" » #' ,f i -v." ' /-3§ PEANUT BUSTER 0 J® 4'i*yw, «, 1 I' -Y OFFICERS WANTED: s o o 2 V) t €f btlwIMnH"111 $1.59 limited time Af participating Dairy Queen* Stores 10th& Alder 925-5542 WE TREAT YOU MOHT West Interchange 925-5442 Dairy Quson® stores are proud sponsors of the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, which benefits local hospiiais'for children. OF STRESS DEMANDING MENTAL CHALLENGES EXTREME PHYSICAL TESTS FEW CAN QUALIFY INTERESTED? CALL 1-800-MARINES Marines Tbefm TbeProod. The Marines. For a career that makes a world of difference, see Captain Dale Pufahl 1-800-8762 xl840. Email: mossea@ibm.net
Feb. 19, 1998— Scene— Observer FAMILY DAIRY 7th and Main • 18th and Walnut Ellensburg, Washington Winegars/Panache Mooooving Stampede (inside the 18th Street Deli) COME AND SIGN UP FOR OUR PRIZE GIVEAWAY! You could win one of our prizes: 1. 1 Winegar's $10 Punch Card 2. 1 Quart of Oregon Chai 3. 1/2 Gallon Winegar's Homemade Ice Cream 4. 2 Winegar's Homemade Ice Cream Waffle Cones 5. 1 Rootbeer Float 6. 2 Panache Espresso Drinks (any size, any flavor) 7. 2 Panache Homemade IceCream Espresso Shakes 8. 2 Oregon Chai Drinks (any size) 9. 1/2 pound Panache Flavored Coffee (any flavor) 10. 2 Winegar's Homemade Ice Cream Sundae s 11. 2 Winegar's Homemade Ice Cream Milkshakes 12. 2 Panache Gourmet Hot Cocoas 13. 4 packs of Xanadu Tea 14. 2 Homemade Granita s (Coffee or Flavored) 15. 2 Panache Espresso Drinks and 2 Mulberry Scones 16. 2 Torani Flavored Steamers 17.2 Panache Mooachino 18. 3 Packages of Panache Gourmet Hot Cocoa Ravinwolf howls at the Mint by Toby Staab Asst. scene editor A Northwest band "born with the curse" of playing live music, pro­ motes truth and self expression through haunting lyrics. RSvinwolf will showcase its talent and love for music every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. this month, in what they describe as 'funkyfolkyeclecticgra- nolabluesyrockn'roll.' "We're born with the curse," Bartolet said. "When you want to throw a 9 to 5 job out the window and play music full time, you've gotta have the curse." Ravinwolf's music encompasses many different styles and tastes: Jazz, blues, folk, and rock 'n' roll. The sound could be easily described as a mix of Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Joan Baez and Tom Petty. It is exactly this musical diversity that makes Ravinwolf a true 'people's band.' R'avinwolf formed in 1995, and finds the ups and downs of live per­ forming exciting. Band members Heather Bartolet, Jamey Bilyeu, Laban Coffin, Robert Gould and Jim Giaudrone, play three to four gigs a week anywhere from Oregon to the Okanogan. All are committed to playing their music full time and keeping RSvinwolf genuine and unique. "We're in' it for the long haul, a grass roots approach," Heather Bartolet said. The band is so committed to their work that they rent a house in Roslyn and practice until exhaustion sets in. "We rehearse till the point of ten­ donitis," Jamey Bilyeu said. The band uses half original music and half classic or contemporary material in their performances and vocal harmony adds a personal touch to all the songs they sing. Check out Ravinwolf in person or try their web site at www.ravinwolf.com. Ravinwolf can also be reached by calling toll free, 888-728-4696 or (509) 925-7588. Ravinwolf encourages anyone with musical talent and an interest in per­ forming live to contact them. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF Feb. 19 - 26 Featured Event: On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Second Annual SNOW BALL fea­ turing Big Band sounds of the CWU jazz Band will be in the SUB Ballroom from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., followed by DJ from Entertainment Plus from 11 p.m. to 1 am. Tickets are being sold at thfc SUB.ticket booth and at Jerrol's Book Supply at $5 for students, faculty and staff and $6 for general admission. Formal or semi-formal attire is required Compiled by Nora-Marie Myers Today, Thursday, Feb. 19 •"Keys to Interviewing Success" workshop, Barge 202 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. •"Identifying Learning Styles" workshop, presented by Counseling Services, SUB 105, 3 p.m. •Writing Skills Workshop, presented by Academic Services, Bouillon 210 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. •Men's basketball in Nicholson Pavilion, 7 p.m. against Western Washington •Women's basketball at Western Washington, 7 p.m. •Recital: Anna Jensen, string bass, Hertz Recital Hajl, 8 p.m. •The Mint Bar & Grill presents live music by Ravinwolf, 9:30 p.m. •Central student, Jamie Peterson presents a production of the movie "Karma" with "Behind Bill's Gate" on Channel 2,10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 •Central's swim open at the aquatic facility all day, through Feb. 22 •The following camps will be in the SUB Pit for summer employment recruitment from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Warm Beach Christian Camp-Stanwood, WA Firewood Christian Camp-Bellingham, WA Camp Berachah- Auburn, WA Riverview Christian Camp- Spokane, WA Buck Creek Christian Camp- Seattle, WA Camp Lutherwood Washington-Seattle, WA Camp Arnold (Salvation Army)-Eatonville, WA Cannon Beach Conference Center-Cannon Beach, OR Camp Lutherwood Oregon-Marylhurst, OR and Trail's End Ranch Christian Camp- Ekalaka, MT •The 6th God Thing event, a concert of praise and prayer will take place in McConnell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. •Central Guitar Ensemble, directed by James Durkee, Hertz Recital Hall, 8 p.m. •Central student, Jamie Peterson presents a production of the movie "Karma" with "Behind Bill's Gate" on Channel 2,10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 •Student Recital: Music Preparatory Program, Hertz Recital Hall, 3 p.m. •Women's basketball in Nicholson Pavilion, 7 p.m. against St. Martin's •Men's basketball at St. Martin's, 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 •Recital: Tamara Barnhart, flute, Hertz Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 •On campus summer employment recruit­ ment: National Park Service-Lake Roosevelf National Recreation Area, sign up at Student Employment for interviews Tuesday, Feb. 24 •Soul food sampler plate in the SUB from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. •"Memory Improvement" workshop, pre­ sented by Counseling Services, SUB 209, 3 p.m. •Classic Film Series presents: "White Heat" in McConnell Auditorium, 7 p.m., $2.50 Wednesday, Feb. 25 •On campus summer employment recruit­ ment: Camp Winadu & Camp Danbee- Massachusetts, SUB Pit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. •"Soulfood" the movie in the SUB Pit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. •Residence Hall Council meeting in the Barto hall lounge, 6 p.m. •Papa John's: Sexual Chocolate in the SUB Pit, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb 26 •On campus summer employment recruit­ ment: Camp Winadu & Camp Danbee- Massachusetts, SUB Pit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. •"What's Available at Central" workshop, presented by Career Development Services, SUB 209, 3 p.m. •Men's basketball at Lewis-Clark State at 7 p.m. •The Mint Bar & Grill presents live music by Ravinwolf, 9:30 p.m. To publicize an event or dub or organization meet­ ing in the Observer Calendar call 963-1073 or E-mail at MYERSN0AURORA.CWU.EDU. Clubs & Organizations Meetings for Feb. 19 - 26 Monday-AA, SUB 107, noon BOD, SUB Pit, 5 p.m. Multi-Cultural Alliance, SUB 206, 5 p.m. Society of Human Resource Management, SUB 204, 6 p.m. Tuesday-Black Student Union, SUB Sam's Place, - 6 p.m. Women's Student Union, SUB 218, 6:30 p.m. Oasis, First Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Wednesday-AA, SUB 107, noon National Broadcasting Society, BU 101, 5 p.m. GALA, SUB Chief Owhi, 6 p.m. Delta Epsilon Chi, SS 132, 5 p.m. Thursday-Students for an Assault Free Environment, Counseling Center, 5:30 p.m. SALT, CMA Church, 8:30 p.m. M.E.Ch.A., SUB Chief Owhi, 5 p.m. Friday-AA, SUB 107, noon
Observer — Sports — Feb. 19, 1998 fl Winter sports calendar m Tonight @ home vs. cross- Tonight @ Western, 7 p.m. state rival Western 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, @ home Saturday, Feb. 21 @ L-C vs. St. Martin's. State, 7 p.m. wmm Saturday @ Pacific Feb. 20-22, @ home for the University of Oregon, all Central Washington day regional tournament. University Open, 7 p.m. 'Cats upset No. 7 Hawaii-Pacific by Tim Booth Staff reporter In the biblical story of David vs. Goliath, David slays the massive beast with a small stone and a flick of the wrist. Last Saturday night Central played the role of David. Out-sized, and undermanned, due to injury, the Wildcats rode a career high 36 points from junior Tyce Nasinec as they upset seventh- ranked Hawaii Pacific 94-81. The Wildcats played both Thursday, a 92-87 loss to ninth-ranked BYU-Hawaii, and Saturday without the PNWAC's leading scorer and rebounder Leon Johnson. Three hours before Thursday's game, blood was found in his urine, stemming from an injury suffered in the win over Seattle Pacific a week-and-a-half ago. After a doctor's checkup on Monday, Johnson has been cleared to play tonight against Western. "This was a huge confidence builder for our kids," Central head coach Greg Sparling said, after Saturday's game. "For a nationally- ranked team to come into our house, and for us to be without our leading scorer and rebounder, it was huge for our kids" The Sea Warriors came out sluggish, and the Wildcats jumped all over them, building a 24-8 lead in the first eight minutes of the game. At one point during the run a Central fan. behind the Hawaii Pacific bench offered some advice to the Sea Warriors head coach. "Hey coach, how about a 20 (second time­ out) and some 'Dockers,'" was the com­ ment made to the coach who was clad in a polo shirt, and shorts. He didn't take the fans advice, but his team did wake up. A 24-9 run got HPU back within one point, but the Wildcats were able to build the lead back to seven by halftime. "We have to be able to control the tempo (of the game)," Sparling said. "When we do were an awfully good basketball team." The Wildcats stormed out of halftime and scored the first seven points of the second half to get the lead back to 14, but HPU wouldn't go away. The Sea Warriors slowly trimmed at the Wildcat lead, and pulled to a tie at 71 with 5:34 left in the game. Then came HPU's one big mistake. While Nasinec was shooting free throws, the Sea Warriors All-American, JJ. Lucas, son of former NBA star Jerry Lucas, was called for a technical foul. Nasinec hit all four free throws followed by a three-pointer from Simon Dubiel, to build the lead back to seven. HPU would get no closer than six in the final four minutes of the game. Nasinec scored 28 of his 36 in the second half, hitting on 10 of 12 shots, six of seven from behind the three- point arc," and sinking all 10 of his free throw attempts, for the game. "It's been somebody every game," Nasinec J piiillp mmm mm,HH mmm mmmm 3MNFERT'&VWTAV: ij mmmmm mmm mmSSmm •v/.-y. mmm Viftfi mmm-. til ill!! mmmm V.'.VV.V.TF.-.'.VJV.VV.V.'.V .W. mmm mmm 'WSS/SSS.Y. Brandy Langfitt/Observer Red Hot: Junior guard, Tyce Nasinec flicks a jump hook over a Hawaii-Pacific defender for two of his career-high 36 points. said of who has led the team. 'The other night against BYU-Hawaii it was Simolni and Grady (Fallon), and tonight they were a little cold and I was hitting my shots." The Wildcat starters accounted for 89 of the teams 94 points for the night. Fallon tossed in 16 points, Paul Fraker added 14, Dubiel had 12 and Rem Sackmann added 11. Central shot 56 percent from the field for the game, while hit­ ting 23 of 34 free throw attempts. The Sea Warriors were led by the 23 of Lucas and the 19 of Shannon Lee. HPU shot only 41 percent in the second half and made it to the foul line only four times in the game. A win tonight will clinch a first-round bye in the PNWAC playoffs for the Wildcats. A St. Martin's loss will give Central at least a share of the league's regular season championship. WESTERN-CENTRAL TONIGHT!! To take a line from boxing referee Mills Lane, "Let's get it on!" Tonight the biggest collegiate basketball rivalry in the Northwest will take center stage as the Western Washington Vikings will enter their own personal hell, also known as Nicholson Pavilion. "The two schools have played 104 times in Ellensburg, only 24 times have the Vikings escaped with a win. "This is the 'Apple Cup' of small college basketball," Sparling said. "If you can't get up for the Western game, you can't get up for any game." "This game is sometimes bigger than Washington and Washington State," Western head coach Brad Jackson said. "Our games usually have more importance." The Vikings will be wanting payback for the game earlier this year, when Dubiel, a Bellingham native, hit a 26-foot shot at the buzzer to give Central a 76-73 win. Western will be riding a two game losing streak when they come to town. The Vikings were knocked off in Lacey last Thursday night 74-67 by St. Martin's, then were upset Saturday night at home by Evergreen State 75-67. The Wildcats will come in having won five of their last seven games. "That (referring to the win over Hawaii Pacific) was a great game to build on, heading into the final stretch run," Sparling said. "Especially heading into Western." The Vikings are led by sophomore Jared Stevenson. The 6-foot 1-inch guard is averag­ ing 15.8 points per game on the season, but has averaged 20.5 points and 4.8 assists over their last eight games. Stevenson popped for 29 points two weeks ago against Simon Fraser and had 26 in their loss to St. Martin's last week. "We have to keep an eye on him when he's on the floor," Sparling said. "He drives that team when he's going good, they're (the team) going good." Kyle Stonehouse, a 6-foot 8-inch transfer from the University of Portland, is averaging 11.3 points per game and forward Dan DeBord is adding 10.6 per game for Western. . Most remember last year's game in Ellensburg, when bad weather postponed the start until almost midnight. Central went on to win 88-73 behind a career-high 38 points from second-team All-American Willie Thomas. "It's the biggest game of the year," Nasinec said. "They could be in first and we could be in last, or we could be in first and they're in last, it's still the biggest game." Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. tonight in Nicholson. Women's bas­ ketball comes up with two big wins. Wendy Roberts is back. See page, 15. Regionals begin this Saturday in Forest Grove, Oregon for 16 CWU wrestlers. Both the men's and women's swim team lost to UPS to end the regular season. Sports briefs Men's baseball begins the season on Feb. 20 through the 22 in the L-C State College Invitational. See page 14 for a spring sports preview of baseball and soft- ball. Coming next week: Track and field pre­ view. Also, the Schick 3 on 3 regional basketball tournament begins Saturday morning in Nicholson Pavilion.
Feb. 19,1998— Sports — Observer Iliilftlll «SSw»| i««i Xsv^vS liiii! iMilpiillllPlli ill •X® jiiigMMMfpiMl ^SSSrwx x^:*: .v.'.v.y £111111 ?$M %WAVJ«MVATWMM4tMMVaiMTZX%V.'X«^, wm i-:«ws:-i SAW: X:X' WMBMP 5ftg¥- BS® SB iiliililiillii saws i • 'EK«» Wlp AV/.y. m&x mmmmmm soft, toe :*MK*K"W v.*.v.v.\,TMT., WimM vmm »« n$m mmm msMWmW mmmmm mmm mrnmrnm •mmwiwwwmmmwmmi mmmmmmwm Ssmgi SMsssS :•»:•:•:•:• &S%£W i!«I iS%¥JS5?5S? mmm nmmmmfflmm saMs*:! !w» % .y.v !?sss «a» wmmWmm mMtim mmm Wv.wXv.W wmmmfm "" " * * *" '- " """ "'" -• • *" • • • ' "•"-••• • • • • • • '" ••• • rnmmm ^ssmss^sss. mmmmm VA'AVA ,'/,V.'i mmmm m&m mm 5«2»S mmmmmmL uwmuumuUU The Frake train is right on time £y Stephen Robinson Staff reporter He spends his games under the hoop fighting rebounds, roaming the three-point arc setting up the offense, or in the face of an official, question­ ing calls and defending his beloved Wildcats. Senior Paul Fraker loves the game of basket­ ball. He plays his hardest in every game and prac­ tice. He is the "heart and soul of the men's basketball team," Assistant Coach Mike Burns said. "Paul brings leadership to the team, he is one of the most vocal guys (on the team), he is one of the most physical," head coach Greg Sparling said. "Every day he brings everything he has, he's defi­ nitely the kind of kid that brings up practice." Fraker is from Forks, Wash, where he played football, basketball and baseball in high school. He went to Centralia Community College and played baseball and basketball for two years. He was asked by the Centralia C.C. men's coach to walk on at Centralia. He started as a freshman and in his second year he was first team all-league. He averaged 17 points and 8 boards a game. He was heavily recruited after playing for Centralia but turned down a full ride scholarship from Ambassador College in Texas to play for Sparling. "I pretty much knew I was going to come here," Fraker said. "I've wanted to play for Central for a long time." Fraker also chose Central because he wanted to stay in the state of Washington. He is a public rela­ tions major, and wants a sport-oriented career. "Anything to do with sports, I just want to stay in the field of sports, even if it means driving around in a van with a camera," Fraker said. One of Fraker's best experiences was playing in last year's national tournament in Tulsa. "It was nice because we were overachievers last year, from where we started, to where we ended up," Fraker said. "I couldn't have been prouder of my coaches or my teammates." Fraker feels this year's team will return to Tiilsa. "Our goal is to win a national championship," Fraker said. "We have only lost one league game, and our goal is to win league first of all, one game at a time, and get home court advantage throughout the playoffs, and that should be our ticket to Tulsa." Fraker said this year's team has all the tools to win a national championship as soon as everyone is healthy again. While Fraker is aggressive and stingy on the basketball court, he is the exact opposite off it. He enjoys unwinding by playing video games with his friends. He mentioned spending his time off the court with his teammates. "We are a very close team, they're all my best friends," he said. WILDCATS!!! NEED A DENTIST? COME SEE DR. BOB INITIAL EXAM AND X-RAYS NO INSURANCE? STUDENT DISCOUNT CALL 925-3200 DR. BOB BREITHAUPT, D.D.S. 10% FOR AN APPOINTMENT GO WILDCATS!!! *5 c O 0 ^V*»n9to^ jv 0 ^ «Ade Proo. 4 ^ '/ f o % \ £ Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 P.M. till 3:00 A.M. For a Safe, Free, Confidential Ride Home Call: 899-0394 Funding Provided by Central Washington University and WASHINGTO 5 A F E T Y CO I S S I O N Dancers take center court by Tara Rattray Staff reporter When the buzzer sounds for half- time during men's and women's bas­ ketball games, both teams run off the court while another hustles on. The Central dance team is made up of eight women who perform their moves during most home games. The experience of the dancers ranges from one to six years. "I've been dancing for about six years," sophomore Schlyce Martinez said. "This seems to be where I always end up." Freshman Kimberly Larson decided to throw in her pom-poms and give dancing a try. "I've always liked the dance part more," Larson said. "I was a cheer­ leader in high school, so I thought I'd try out for the dance team instead." What may look easy takes hours of practice, accompanied by sore muscles and bruised knees. "So far I've sprained my ankle, torn ligaments, received numerous bruises and I dislocated my knee once," Martinez said. "Dancing is a sport and we get injuries just like any athlete." The team spends two hours a day, three times a week, rehearsing a rou­ tine to be performed during the next home game. The team's performances are limited to home basketball games, but next year will offer more oppor­ tunities. The team will bring their moves to the field during a few home foot­ ball games next season, and possibly performing at collegiate competi­ tions. Between 30-40 women try out for the dance team, and only eight to nine make it. Try-outs consist of two routines. The first is a minute routine made by the performer, the second is taught prior to auditions and performed during try-outs. "Dance teaches a lot about com­ promise and leadership," Martinez said. "If someone is not getting the steps, you take them to the side and help." Although the dance team is not part of Central's cheerleading squad, many wouldn't mind contributing more than one performance a game. "We would love to interact with the teams more," sophomore Jackie Tripp said. "We want to show we're rooting for them just as much as the cheerleaders. People see us only at half-time. We'd like to get more recognition by doing more perfor­ mances or start competing." Tripp and Martinez may be danc­ ing for Central now, but both see themselves performing in front of larger crowds and for more well known teams. Tripp said she'd like to be a part of the Sonic's dance team and Martinez said she wouldn't mind dancing for the Portland Trailblazers NBA team.
t: t,* •„ . * . f Observer — Sports — Feb. 19, 1998 Patience pays off in two Wildcat wins Roberts' revelation comes true for 'Cats with upset victory over the L-C State Warriors by Mike Wells Staff reporter People say losing streaks have to come to an end sooner or later. In front of a loud and obnoxious sell-out crowd in Lewiston, Idaho, the women's Wildcat basketball team ended a 10-year losing drought. The 72-66 victory against the 10th ranked team in the country last Saturday, the Lewis and Clark State Warriors, was due in large part to a great overall team effort. "I woke up this morning and knew we were going to win," Senior Wendy Roberts said. The Wildcats jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead during the first three minutes of the ball game. The Warriors bounced back with a run of their own. They outscored the 'Cats 40-22 dur­ ing the remainder of the first half to take a 40- 29 lead going into the intermission. It looked like the Warriors were going to run away with this ball game as in the previous match-up. They had a 13 point lead with less than 12 minutes left in the game. All of a sudden the Wildcat defense came to life. Roberts put the spark back into the offense, coming off of the bench and scoring all 15 of her points after the half. The defense held L-C State to only one field goal during the final seven minutes of the game. "This has,to be the biggest victory in Central women's basketball history," Head Coach Jeff Whitney said. »The Warriots Rosie Albert torched the Wildcats for 31 points in the previous meeting. Junior Nicole Trammell and Freshman Keri Alexander held her to 16 points this time around and only six in the second half, includ­ ing 0 for 8 from behind the three point arc. Freshman Kristen Willis had 12 points eight assists and seven rebounds. Trammell led Central with 18 points. Central's women's bas­ ketball team routed an undermatched Evergreen State squad by Nora Marie Myers Staff reporter The women's Wildcat basketball team shat­ tered Evergreen State College last Wednesday night in Nicholson Pavilion with a 50 point overtaking, winning 94-44. "This win was something we needed for confidence going into the second half of the season," (J&uard Becki Matzen said. The women completed a series sweep of r Evergreen, including a 7646 win two weeks ago in Olympia. Central accomplished a shooting average of 56.9 percent from the floor and defined the teams position from the start of the game. "This game gave us a chance to play every­ body and allowed the subs more time in the game," head coach Jeff Whitney said. Junior Nicole Trammell scored a season- high 28 points, connecting on 12 of 15 field goal attempts, including four of seven three- pointers. Kristen Willis and Matzen added to Evergreen's grief with 12 points each and Stephanie Bergstrom scored 10 points coming off the bench. "We've started to play together as a team and have become more patient" Willis said. In only eight minutes of play Wendy Roberts, previously said to be out for the sea­ son with a stress fracture of her foot, scored seven points for Central. "Even though I only played eight minutes, it was exciting to get back into the game," Roberts said. Brandy Langfitt/Observer Freshman guard, Kristen Willis (35) takes it to the rack for two. illllillSl wmmmmmm . v \y • .•.y.v.v.v.'.v.vXy pljtj.* : J.j| Why obligate yourself to a year lease or dorm contract with roommates you may not like in a month. Anchor M apartments understands students changing situations and offers month to month leases. We are currently accepting applications for studios, 1 BR & 2 BR apartments. 1901N. Walnut Ellensburg M a m Hj CRUISE & LAND TOUR EMPLOYMENT: | Earn to $2,000/ month. 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