r-1 iUMiik Roslyn has more than just "Northern Exposure" and classic charm. See Page 6 for the scoop. Wrestling wins Central Washington Open with five individual champs. See Page 10 for the skinny. * CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999/Vol. 72 No. 10 The Red Cross is holding iUB rheatre,' ror more sitwm&mM XyX-Si .•WS:vXvAv.'//l' ^ say#? fx*:*:- mm imm '4&mmmm wmmmmmm Sign me up, coach £:•:•:•••:• -Mm*"' http://www.cwu.edu/~observer Forum tackles faculty and administration «•*" i. problems fry Carrina Galloway Staff reporter The University Forum is a lot like a long-shot racehorse there are doubts about whether it will win, but everyone with anything invested in it hopes it will. Created last quarter by Central President Ivory Nelson and Faculty Senate Chair John Alsoszatai- Petheo, the forum consists of three faculty mem­ bers and three administrators who talk in a no- hQlds^barred environment Angela Barbre/Observer Super-fan Tuileisu Anderson, daughter of red-shirt basketball player Jabari Anderson, takes advantage of her "in'- on the team to watch Central battle against Western Oregon last Thursday. passed by the Board of Trustees (BOT) at its October meeting. Besides talking about the six points, the forum was also intended as a sounding- board for a number of faculty concerns coming dut of the Faculty Senate. The objective of the group is to air differences between faculty and administra­ tion and to suggest improvements. "It is a zone where status is not important," Alsoszatai-Petheo said. "What is important is the issues, so frank discussions can take place without anyone having to tiptoe around what they're say­ ing to someone." Faculty members of the forum have expressed relief and gratitude for the ability to sit down and talk about problems they face. However, they are still concerned about the role the forum plays in the university. Few faculty members are aware of the forum, and the group is not a decision-making body. Members wonder what, if anything, the group will impact. "The problem is this is not power, this is just See FORUM, Page 3 minimum by Krissie Hughes Staff reporter Many students who work on-campus will soon see their paychecks soar, as the Washington state minimum wage referendum comes into effect. On Jan. 1, 1999, Washington state minimum wage jumped from $5.15 per hour to $5.70. The referendum, which passed last fall, requires a min­ imum wage raise , every year. On Jan. 1, 2000, minimum wage will be changed to $6.50. Statewide minimum wages are required to coincide with federal minimum wages however, Washington state minimum wage has always been a little higher than the federal minimum wage. Although the rise in minimum wage may guarantee higher paychecks for many students, it may cause a decline in many departmental t programs and activities.,. Approximately, 2,5QQ Central students work on-campus every year. Departments will be required to pay students the current minimum wage out of departmental funds, causing many to wonder how this will affect on-campus student employment and the quality of education students receive in the coming years. "We had anticipated in the past when minimum wage has gone up that student hours would be cut back, but we haven't noticed a drop in student hours," Assistant Director of Student Employment Deanna Thompson said. While Central's Student Employment Office does not expect a decrease in on-campus employment, they are suggesting that students eligible for the work-study program apply for work-study in order to help free up their employer's' budgets a little more. . . . By. hiring work-study, students,, departments. will have more money in the budget to keep non-work-study students employed and prevent lay-offs. "Work-study is a preference to get the best value for the student. How we spend our money affects the students we serve. However, the positions must be filled," Director of Auxiliary . Services Rob Chrisler said. With the change in minimum wage, on-campus employers are now required to pay for 25 percent of a work-study student's salary rather than the 35 percent in the past, leaving the federal government to pay for the rest. This leaves departments 75 percent of their student budget to pay for non-work-study students and keep departmental programs and services See WAGE Page 2 » • —• i i • •? • -»i T •.» • j—n—n—n—\ .— — — —:—r-i—r—:— •
Jan. 2*1, 1999 — News — Observer Campus Cops Lewd calls, false alarms and "suspicious" odors Jan. 12,10:26 a.m. A 42-year-old library employee reported lewd remarks left on her voice mail. Officers worked with the phone company to determine the identity of the caller. A 22-year-old student was cited and released for phone harassment. Officers said the student's behavior was influenced by alcohol. Jan. 14,10:01 a.m. A false fire alarm was reported in room 201 of Green Hall. Officers found fireworks and confiscated them. Jan. 14,11:25 a.m. A 20-year old female reported her Jack More flute stolen from the sec­ ond floor of Hertz Hall. Estimated cost of replacement is $5,000. Jan. 14,1:30 p.m. A 21-year-old female and a 23- year-old female in the L&L reported having unwanted sexual contact with a 30-year-old male. Officers are in the process of contacting the man and his social worker. Jan. 17, Midnight Officers responded to reports of a suspicious odor in a Stephens- Whitney room. Upon search, officers found a glass smoking pipe with residue. While being questioned, the 20-year-old resident was found to have a fake identification card. The student was cited for drug parapher­ nalia and possession of fictitious or altered driver's license and released. Correction: In last week's article "Central English Classes are missing in action," we mistakenly reported that English 301 and 102 had been removed from general education requirements. Only English 301 was removed from the requirements. We apologize for any confusion this mistake may have created for students. itiisitill liSSfiil 4 ..in a if* Graduate Eastern Washington University I think the Mid i's so ' excellent because it is, Sikh a private c'.egnr It,would be silly to get '• it for the sake ot monetary ambition or worldly recognition. •• One-gets it piivateiy. And its joys are pt ivato ones... I-l.eeI like I have done something light, something big for. ' myself because of that • Eastern Washington University offers more than 40 master's degrees in a diversity of fields in programs that are convenient and flexible for working professionals. Courses are held at downtown Spokane locations during the evening. It was just for me. I Love l.t. Capitals, each of those words." -Jennifer Oakes • MfA, Creative Writing, ' 96 : Piofessional Editor, -1999 Boyden ' Wilderness Wiiting -. Residency- . Bo s f o jr, M ass a c I u i s e 11 s.. EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY For moreinformation about specific EWU graduate programs, please contact the Graduate Program Office at (509)359-6297 or e-mail at gradprogramsSmaH.ewu.edu Center assists WAGE: business maj Ors Minimum by Alan Grimes , Staff reporter The School of Business and Economics now has its own advising center. Instituted last quarter, the center counsels freshmen and pre-majors in business administra­ tion, economics and accounting. The School of Business and Economics Pre-Major Advising Center prepares status reports, assists with yearly plans, provides major and minor requirement information and offers a job and internship library in conjunction with Career Development Services. Students can check for the inevitable schedule changes at the beginning of each quarter, as well as obtain quarterly schedules in advance the Spring schedule is available. The pre-major requirements consist of about 35 credits in accounting, business, economics, statistics and mathematics. "We try to encourage them (pre-major students) to get math done right away," Maria Firman, fiscal specialist to the Dean of the School of Business and Economics, said. The center will remove pressure from regular advising and give students more specific information about their majors. Firman said while the center has not been in service for very long, students are benefiting by obtaining knowledge of what-it takes to get into their major and by taking the correct classes. S.B.E Center In the SUB today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. stu­ dents can pick up infor­ mation and ask ques­ tions about the center. The School of Business and Economics Pre- Major Advising Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Check them out at www.cwu.edu/~sbe/ increases to $5.70 Continued from Page 1 available to students. Although many departments will feel the budget crunch from this change, they already pay student employees more than minimum wage. The average Central student makes $6 an hour or more. Several departments, such as Dining Services, will focus on bringing in more business and possibly cutting student employment in order to lower rates and keep departmental budgets in control. There may be some serious alterations in the future "In the future, we may look toward more self service, which would allow us to keep labor costs at a lower rate," Director of Dining Services Tom Ogg said. nltertivp hftramrtmr the. VAtrvttf nn •a* Aspen Grove \ Mobile Home Park New Homes Affordable Housing Quality Neighborhood Why Rent When You Can Own? 925-7777 *» t » * t • i * 4 f * . .« * i M * s i a• f i i r i ( f , j f j •, .
Observer — News — )an. 21. 1999 |gj| Flight team is just a few steps away from being recognized as an official club at Central by Kevin Retian Staff reporter Student flight teams from schools across the country compete in areas of precision flying. Until recently Central did not have one of these teams. At the end of fall quarter,a group of flight technology students, led by lyier Holm and Angela Magney, began the process of forming a precision flying club. The only step the group has to complete is gaining recognition by the Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors (ASCWU-BOD). After that is fin­ ished, they have to apply for recognition from the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA). Once this is done, they can compete in NIFA events around the country. "At this point we are not looking at begin­ ning full membership in NIFA this year because of limited time, so they are looking at getting the funding for starting in the fall," Flight Technology Professor Teresa Sloan said. NIFA flying events are split into two cate­ gories: aerial events and ground events. The aerial events include short field approach and landing, power off landings, a navigation event, a message drop and instrument flight rules (IFR) precision flying. The ground events include computer accuracy, a ground trainer exercise aircraft recognition, simulated com­ prehensive aircraft navigation, electronic flight computer and IFR simulated flight. According to NIFA rules, only people with their private pilot's license can compete in the aerial events. People who do not have their licenses yet can act as bombardier in the mes­ sage drop and compete in all ground events. "It can have a lot of benefits for the students who are participating they will improve their flying ability raising it to a level that can't be matched by just the standard training," Holm,, said. "It's also a good opportunity to meet oth­ ers in the aviation community." Once they receive recognition, Central's team will be the only one in the Northwest region. One team is selected from each region to compete in the national competition (SAFECON) held every spring. Until more teams join, Central will have an automatic spot in the national competition. This year's SAFE- CON takes place during April in Kansas. "We are thinking of going there and either observing it, or maybe even trying a few events," Magney said. "Since I don't have my private pilot's license I could only participate in the message drop and the ground events, but some of our members could enter the aerial events." SA*:*:-: Kevin Reitan/Observer When and if the proposed precision flight team receives official campus club status, students will be using aircraft like this Beechcraft Bonanza for the NIFA competitions next year. Continued from Page 1 another advising group," forum member Ruthi Erdman of the English department said. "The Faculty Senate is another one, we've been advising and advising for so long." Erdman was chosen by Alsoszatai-Petheo to sit on the forum as a representative of part-time faculty members. Although she is concerned with efficacy for the forum, she said since part-time faculty members are usually excluded from university forums and committees, she is happy to have the opportunity to speak. Fellow forum member Terry DeVietti of the psychology department expressed similar views to Erdman. "My first reaction was of anger and dismay and I thought about telling them no, we've talked enough," DeVietti said. "But I felt I could get more done by staying here then by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs David Dauwalder was chosen by not have the power to implement the ideas it President Nelsomtoj&t^ walking away," President Nelson .say s while the forum does it comes up with, it is not just a feel-good tactic. He says plans have been put into place to ensure input from forum members is given priority. "This group is not necessarily the group that solves the problem," Nelson said. "They'll identify the problems and we'll put them into an appropriate place for resolution." All doubts aside, the forum has continued with talking about real issues. At its last meet­ ing, forum members finished talking about the sixth and final point of the BOT resolution. The group talks openly with each other, and it appears that progress is being made on its objective. Next on the agenda is to discuss commonalities the group has encountered in their discussions and to look toward possible solutions to problems. he has noticed a number of commonalities in motives of forum members. He says he is hope­ ful about the impact of the forum on the Central community. "We've found a lot of commonality in desired outcomes," Dauwalder said. 'There may be some, or may be less, commonality in how we get there. But through these discussions, that will come along too." 'i/. :S* % '!? t- ~ if * 1 iP c i* 1 'sZ •*• Upcoming meetings Jan. 26, Courson Hall, the Alder room, 1 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23, Munson Retreat Center, Elaine Wright room, 1 p.m. Mar. 9 and 23, TBA, 1 p.m. Matthew Worden/Observer David Dauwalder and Ruthi Erdman at the University Forum discuss issues concerning faculty and administration. You can still join the Observer, call 963-1073 PLASMA DONORS Become a Plasma Donor New Donors Earn up to $50 THEIR FIRST WEEK Alpha Plasma Center 502 W. 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% )an. 21, 1999 — Opinion — Observer IMON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Observer welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be sub­ mitted by 5 p.m., Monday before the week of publication. Letters must be typewritten and less than 350 words. All letters must include your name and phone number for verifica­ tion. In addition, only one letter a month will be accepted from an individual. The Observer reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar, libel and matters of taste. Anonymous letters will not be published. Send letters by mail or e-mail to: The Observer, CENTRAL, Ellensburg, WA 98926 6bserver@cwu.edu or by fax at (509) 963- 1027. Get involved, it's your money Once again it is time for the Services and Activities Fee Committee to decide which groups will get your $79 per quarter for the next two years. That does not seem like a lot of money until you consider that roughly eight thousand students are paying the fee. Each and every full-time student pays $237 in S&A fees while attending fall, winter and spring quarters. Would you wonder where your money went if someone stole $237 from you? This warning to students to become involved in the S&A budget hearing process will probably fall on deaf ears as usual. Students don't care or are too busy to take time out of their day to even think about attending an S&A budget hearing, let alone find the Mary Grupe Center (hint: it is the round.building between Black Hall and Bouillon). The S&A Fee Committee is always looking for student input to help guide them in their decision making. This biennium the committee must deal with cutting back the user-groups' budgets to free up money for the SUB renovation. There are also several new user-groups requesting funding which students should be aware of, including the Safe Ride program. Over the past year, I've attended many of the committee's meetings. Not all of the meetings were enjoyable, or even interesting, but it is necessary for us as students to keep an eye on how our money is being spent. Since the fee is taken out of quarterly tuition, many students probably don't know they are even paying the fee, but I bet if it was listed as a fee along with the athletic, technology, and health and counseling fees, students would ask more questions about where their money is going. - Tom Stanton OBSERVER (509) 963-1073 - newsroom • 963-1026 - business office« • FAX (509) 963-1027 • 400 E. 8th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926-7435 Educaii Distance. 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Observer — Opinion ~ fan. 21, 1999 King flyers raise free speech issues Last Friday, in preparation for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the Euro-American Student Union distributed flyers calling King a philanderer, plagiarizer, degenerate, hypocrite and a hoax. The following point/counterpoint was written by two Central political science majors with differing views on the subject. Point Omar Crowder Guest Columnist As I sit here and look at this unauthorized defamatory posting of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by the "Euro-American Student Union" I am in awe and utter disbelief. This action is nothing more than a plea for attention by this organization and , a blatant attempt to increase racial tension on our campus. . It is this kind of separatist behavior that interferes with the process of achieving the same equality that Dr. King had so passionately fought for. Not only do. these kinds of actions cause uproar among the student population, but it . ultimately hinders the learning process altogether. I did visit the Web site that was indicated on the flyer, only to find that the information posted was from a secondary source who obviously is in the same business of hate mongering as this "club" which has failed to become recognized by our student government for apparent reasons, I understand that under the United States Constitution, a person is able to hide behind the First Amendment and claim that it is their right to free speech that enables them to commit frivolous acts such as this, but nowhere in the Constitution does it state that we as a university have to put up with it. It is through this kind of demonstration that we are reminded that the fight for equality is far from over. These overt gestures of hate can only prove to be detrimental to the cause of racial harmony that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought so hard for so many years ago. I hope that everyone will take advantage of this dreadful situation to address the very apparent issues of hatred that we are plagued with at this university and in our society in general. • Counterpoint .•jxfc.vi Dave Maganna Guest Columnist Recently a very courageous per­ son scattered flyers across our camT pus questioning the integrity of one of our most beloved American icons, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I use the term courageous because it is people like this that keep our democracy and one of our most cherished rights, the First Amendment, in check. Many cases come to mind when I think about the freedom of speech. 2 Live Crew, the National Enquirer and George Carlin to name a few, These people and organizations, no matter how different and extreme, all represent freedom :from the govern­ ment and freedom from each other. It is on a college campus where views are the most diversified, protested, challenged. If there weren't people to push the envelope, then our democra­ cy would be reduced to a state that soon would only accept mainstream views, outlawing the most funda­ mental reason of why our democracy exists. I want to be clear in this column, that my views and interests are only concerned with the rights behind what was being posted. Not the con­ tent. The literature causing debate by this union should be welcome on all levels of our democracy because it is that gray area people are afraid to discuss. Personally, I encourage peo­ ple to question the views of the majority. What concerns me is the intent this club had and the unautho- rization of their literature. I commend this organization for causing the commotion over this issue. Because they are exactly what our framers were thinking of when they wrote the First Amendment. I will go even farther to invite these people to come forward and express their views and let our democracy be a platform for the cause you obvious­ ly feel so strongly about. THURSDAY JAN. 21 Blood Drive 10 a.m., SUB Theater. ESL Conversation Group 6 p.m., SUB 209 for more information, call Kim at 962-2395. Kitchen Table Talk 6 p.m., SUB 218 for more information, call 963-2127. MeCha 5 p.m., SUB Chief Owhi room. Salt Company 8:30 p.m., CM A Church, corner of 14th and B streets. FRIDAY. JAN. 22 Books for Breakfast 8 a.m., Mt. Stuart Elementary for more information, call Lorinda at 963-1643. Catholic Campus Ministry "Movie Night" 7 p.m., 706 N. Sprague at the CCM House for more informa­ tion, call 925-3043. MONDAY. 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6 Jan. 21, 1999 — Scene — Observer Kennewick Man: Area anthropologist discusses continuing saga. Local geology enthusiast plans lecture and dig. Experience the story in next week's Observer. Roslyn offers tourists and students more than just food and a quaint atmosphere by Roslyn Biggs Staff reporter In time, even the most loyal citizen will tire of the limited sights and smells Ellensburg has to offer. When that time comes, put on your traveling cap and venture west until you stum­ ble upon Roslyn, a small community with an extensive past. "I love it up here because on any day I should probably look around and pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming," George Blaisdell, who has lived in the area for 12 years, said. "It's that wonderful, like a perma­ nent vacation." Roslyn has a history which few people know. Enormous coal fields underlying the area attracted settlers in the 1880s. The Northern Pacific Railroad became interested and bought up much of the land and plotted the town site of Roslyn in 1886. Between 1880 and 1910, the population increased rapidly as people from many diverse ethnic backgrounds came to Roslyn to work in the mines. In 1910, with 5,000 residents, the town was home to numerous businesses, including 23 saloons. The coal industry was also at its peak, as two million tons of coal were mined each year. The last mine closed in 1963 and the local economy and population began to decline. Timber became the primary industry in the area but could not fill the void created by the closed mines. Roslyn almost became a "ghost town." During these hard years, Roslyn attracted the attention of Hollywood for local filming, Filming for the television series "Northern Exposure" began in 1990 and continued until around 1995. The series generated about $36 million for the community. V liwtliiiiPiBt '^xyy'fy a*™***"* mm photos by Brian Seitz/Observer Top: On Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Roslyn, the old mining history blends with the modern amenities like Village Pizza and the Roslyn Cafe. Bottom: The coal miner memorial statue, dusted with a light snow, gazes out over the daily lives of Roslyn residents and visitors. * " mMmzm Ml -' The Stanley Kramer movie "The Runner Stumbles" was also filmed in Roslyn in 1978. The economy of Roslyn now relies heavily on recreation and tourism, and the town offers many attractions that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. If you are looking for night life in Roslyn,' The Brick Tavern is a good bet. Built in 1898, "The Brick," is the oldest operating saloon in the state. The Brick is well known for its run­ ning water spittoon and live music. On Jan. 22- 23, The Brick will be featuring Blue-Hoo and on Jan. 29-30, Leather Sole will be coming to town. The cover charge will be $3 single and $5 per couple. Another hot spot is the Roslyn Theater. This one-screen theater is located one block east of downtown. A few of the things that make the Roslyn Theater popular are the avail­ ability of upstairs seating, fresh popped pop­ corn with real melted butter and Brewer's Yeast upon request. The "theater pets" also add an interesting twist to the environment, A dog and cat can be found wandering around the theater on any given night. "I love the theater," said sophomore Tiffany Warren. "It has big, squishy seats and they're high enough to lay your head back while you enjoy the show." To find out what is currently playing or to make reservations for upstairs seating, call (509) 649-3155. When you are in Roslyn do not forget to stop by the famous Village Pizza for a bite. Locals are quick to assure that you will not be disappointed. Village Pizza is one of the local "hang outs," with hand-tossed pizza available with an array of unusual toppings, such as sauerkraut, spinach, cashews, and jalapenos, as well .as ihe usual toppings.... . v . v "Village Pizza is great ~ it's warm and per­ sonal," said freshman Marj Hogan, "and worth the drive." The Roslyn Cafe is a mecca for "Northern Exposure" fans. Tourists come from all over the country to get a glimpse of the famous "oasis" mural on painted on the side of the cafe. Karen Hembree, co-owner of the Roslyn Cafe, said the television series has been good for business. "Since I bought the face in the summertime of 1985, it's been slammed with tourists," said Hembree. Also worth checking out are the Brookside Deli & Juice Bar and Marko's Place. Brookside offers an assortment of freshly squeezed juices and hard to find vegetarian foods, while Marko's offers a lively nighttime alternative to The Brick. Live music can also be found at Marko's on most weekends. The Roslyn cemeteries draw much attention as one of the most exceptional tourist attrac­ tions the town has to offer. Rather than having one all-encompassing cemetery, the town is home to 25 separate ethnic and fraternal lodge cemeteries (all located in the same general area of town). This is due to the large number of ethnic backgrounds that immigrated to the area when the mines were active. The Roslyn Museum spills over with local history. Some of the items to be found in the museum include old photos, mining equipment and licorice flavored "coal candy." The muse­ um, usually open on weekends, .is run. by a staff. Interesting facts about Roslyn • In 1893, a 50,000 pound block of coal was removed from the Roslyn mines and sent to the world's fair in Chicago. • Roslyn was as the childhood home of Bing Crosby. • Local legend claims that the Roslyn Bank was robbed by Butch Cassidy in the 1890s. • Roslyn was the first city in the state to have an African-American mayor (William Craven, 1975-1980). of volunteers eager to educate new visitors. If you would like to learn more about Roslyn's mining history, the Coal Miner's Memorial downtown L a good place to visit. Built in 1996 by the Roslyn-Ronald Heritage Club, the Memorial commemorates the life and work of the miners killed in mine explosions in 1892 and 1909, as well as those killed in other mining accidents after 1909. Today the population of Roslyn is about 936 people. , See Roslyn, Page 9
Jan. 21, 1999— Scene — Observer New owner brings life to Courtyard Coffeehouse * r ' : . Photos by Ben Jury/Observer Kamak Akahoshi, a senior, and Fumihiko Higashi, a sophomore, are regulars at the Courtyard Coffeehouse. The Courtyard Coffeehouse has recently been re-opened under new ownership. by Jessica Terrel Staff reporter The reopening of the Courtyard Coffeehouse brings people in to enjoy a relaxed and intimate sur­ rounding. New owner Carol Secondi has provided the perfect spot for break­ fast, lunch and dinner needs a half block from Central. "I enjoy coming here because of the food," said senior and business major Kanako Akahoshi, "this cof­ feehouse has a relaxing atmos­ phere."" v The morning menu consists of espresso coffees, hot and spice tea, a variety of bagels and Secondi's egg, cheese and ham English muf­ fin served with fruit. Lunch time smells fill the air with two home­ made soups and a daily special. An assortment of deli-style sandwiches is available and all items are made fresh daily. "The soup is very delicious and the employees are very friendly," senior business major Fumihiko Higashi said. Dinner reservations are required. Reservations can be made for banquets of up to 25 people for dinner or meetings. Courtyard Coffeehouse will be open Valentine's Day weekend for dinner reservations. The menu will consist of a choice between prime rib, chicken cordon bleu or salmon with all the trimmings. "I like the intimacy of this place," sophomore art major John Landon said, "to be able to come and see the sunrise and the large pot of French press coffee for $2.50." When weather permits Secondi plans on having outside tables and local bands playing too. Future plans are being made to expand into the loft area upstairs to ensure enough seating for customers. "It's a great place to have meet­ ings with students and for ministry meetings also," Campus Minister Matt Lundquist said. Secondi runs the Event Connection Catering Service that encouraged her to buy the coffee­ house in order to expand her busi­ ness. Catering orders can be taken for up to 200 people. "I want to invite all of Central and Ellensburg residents to come and experience a great home- cooked meal and a cozy, warm fire­ side atmosphere," Secondi said. The Courtyard Coffeehouse is located at 211 E. 8th St. Parking is available by AC Video or in the back alley. The hours are Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are available by reser­ vation only. Courtyard Coffeehouse owner Carol Secondi holds a certificate declaring the Courtyard Coffeehouse a historical site. Swinging in the Wind Ben Jury/Observer by Claire Hein Scene Asst. Editor The meaning of several sculptures placed in precarious locations throughout campus have long perplexed Central students. One sculpture in particular, located between the new Science Building and the Japanese Garden, drew responses ranging from "what the hell?" to "I don't know." A handful of students thought they knew what it was, like Nicole McKay, a senior in sociology. "I think it's called The Fawn'," McKay said. "At least that's what someone told me." The sculpture is actually titled "Cascade Cradle" by Gary Bates and is classified as a "mobile" because of its movement. Bates used steel to create the sculpture which, in the harsh Ellensburg weather, has rusted over time. . Many students commented on the fact that the sculpture looked rusty and described it as "junk metal." William Folkestad, art professor, said Bates knew it would rust when he made it from steel. "If you can introduce color and movement it makes it that much more interesting," Folkestad said. "Cascade Cradle" was erected in 1990. Follow us to the land of ahhs! Call Falcon Cable to get the finest in family entertainment for a great price. Get your choice of a gift magazine subscription FREE! Order today: • 99t installation • Get Showtime for ONLY $5.95 a month for 3 months. • FREE one year magazine subscription — worth up to $42! Ask for details. i=J 1 1 1 m Offer applies to standard installation in wired serviceable areas only. All channels listed may not be available in all areas and their service level may vary by area. Some restrictions may apply. Installation offer good for cable hook-up on initial outlet and up to two additional outlets. After three months, regular premium charges apply. Showtime is a trademark of Showtime Networks, Inc. a Viacom Company. Offer expires 2/8/99. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. One year magazine subscriptions are paid for by Falcon Cable TV. Call: 925-6106 I] Falcon «
1L_ Observer — Scene— lan. 21,1999 THURSDAY. IAN. 21 Summer Scholarship Colloquium Loretta Gray, assistant English professor, and Keith Lewis, assistant art professor, are the presenters at this year's Colloquium. The event will be in room 106A (faculty lounge) of the Language and Literature Building at 4:30 p.m. For more informa­ tion, call the College of Arts and Humanities at 963-1858. FRIDAY. IAN. 22 KCWU presents "Bootie Bash '99" Bootie Bash '99 will feature two dance floors of R&B, hip-hop, old skool, and "House of Trance" music styles from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the B.P.O. Elks located at 5th and Main streets. Cost is $3 with.a can of food or $5 without. Local band featured at Best Western . The CWU Rodeo Club Winter Dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Best Western located at the east Ellensburg interchange, will fea­ ture the local band Full Ride. Cost is $4 with a can of food or $5 without. Piano recital to honor music donor Central piano students and faculty will give a free performance at 8 p.m. in Hertz Hall in honor of Sally Ann Wagner, of Yakima, , who donated $20,000 for piano student v scholarships at Central. For more informa­ tion, call 963-1216. TUESDAY. IAN. 26 Forum discusses rights and police Campus Police Chief Steve Rittereiser and attorney Ken Beckley will be speaking at the ACLU-CWU forum, "Your Rights and the Police" which begins at noon in the SUB Pit. For more information, call 963- 7887. Hydrogeologist guest at geology series Tom Ring, hydrogeologist for the Yakima Indian Nation, will lecture on hydrogeolo- gy at noon in Lind Hall room 215. For more information, call 963-2702. Film series continues with French flick "Jour delFete" will be featured at this week's Classic Film Series in McConnell Auditorium at 7 p.m. Cost is $2.50 or $8 for a bargain pass. WEDNESDAY. IAN. 27 Chemistry seminar series continues Dr. Bill Atkins of the University of Washington will give a seminar at 4 p.m. in the new Science Building, room 216. For more information, call 963-2811. Acoustic Duo featured at Papa John's Papa John's Coffeehouse Series continues this week with Acoustic Duo performing at 8 p.m. in the SUB Pit. For more informa­ tion, call 963-3323. Students gather to honor Martin Luther King Jr. by Jenny Hagan staff reporter Students celebrated Martin Luther King Jr's birthday on Friday in the SUB Pit. The celebration included birthday cake and a showing of King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech that he gave the day before his death in 1968. Scott Drummond, Assistant Director of Campus. Life, said Campus Life wanted to do something in King's name. "We wanted to make sure people had an opportunity to recognize - his birthday v and studying business, believes that understand that it is not just a three because of King he can relate to v ' ' mmc The powerful words and image of the spur conversation between Larry King day weekend," Drummond said. King was born Jan. 15, 1929 and died on Apr. 4,1968. Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a national holi­ day on Nov 2,1982. everyone. "If it wasn't for Martin Luther King, blacks, whites, Asians and all other colors wouldn't be going to the same school," King said, "We "It is important to celebrate the wouldn't know anything about each memory of him and for what he did other." for the black movement in the U.S.," senior fashion merchandise major Kirsty Calkins said. King was named Time magazine's Man of the Year. in January of:.1964 and received the Nobel ( Peace Prize in r December of that same year. "This man did a lot of work for equality and paid for it with his life," Drummond said. Martin Luther King Jn spoke out and is considered to be one of the most powerful speakers. His famous "I Have a Dream," speech was given on Aug. 28, 1963 at the March on Washington. This was the largest civil rights- demon­ stration in history with an attendance of 250,000. "He spoke out about issues that others were too closed minded to Freshman Larry King Jr. who is think or talk about," junior Eileen Brian Seitz/Observer "Mountaintop" speech jr. and Geramy Hudson. Cadena said. Cadena believes King is an important person in history and he paved the way for a change. Although King was arrested multiple times, he still fought for freedom using non-violence. He fought to end segregation and discrimination. Junior elementary education major Matt Kloster believes he stood for freedom and equality. "He fought for all minorities, not just blacks," Kloster said, "He was a very powerful speaker and intelligent man. That 'is why he was popular." 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Jan. 21, 1999— Scene — Observer ROSLYN: Residents applaud perks of rural life Continued from Page 6 "Roslyn has a rare close-commu- nity feel to it that I love," Susan Daniel, a resident of Roslyn for 35 years, said. "Yet it's not a stagnant, little town. We see fresh faces all the time along with those that are born and raised here." That "close, community feel" so many residents talk about is, in large part, what makes Roslyn such a pop­ ular place to raise children. "I like the fact that all the shop­ keepers in town know and keep an eye on the kids," Merrily Lewis, mother of two and resident of 18 years, said. Residents also value the support network in the community. "When our restaurant burned down in December of 1996, the community really pulled together to help us through the tragedy and all the trauma it created," Darrel Harris, co-owner of Roslyn's Village Pizza and resident of 20 years, said. So, the next time you begin to ask yourself what there is to do around here, look no further than the quaint little town 30 miles down the road. You will not regret the trip. Roslyn Cafe's mural was painted by local artist Don O'Conner in 1985. A cardboard "S" was added to the sign when it appeared in the opening of the television show "Northern Exposure." Marlon Brando, Hollywood legend, is on a mural located on the back of the Roslyn Theater. Brian Seitz/Observer Local gallery reopens by Joel Carlson Staff reporter The Amby Edinger Gallery, owned by Reuben Edinger and his wife Joan Amby, has recently relocated from Fourth Avenue, to a new space on Third and Pearl. After two years in its pre­ vious location, Edinger said his reason for moving was to get into "the heart of Ellensburg's art district." This new space is differ­ ent from the olJ with its higher ceilings which allow room for larger displays and pieces previously too large. Matthew Worden/Observer The gallery, which is tiow sculpture made of feathers open for business, will have , , • / . .. . „„ , and leather, is called Keeper of Tradition" by Jenny Ray. Many local artists are on display now. its grand opening on Valentine's Day.. Edinger describes the new gallery as focusing on original artwork, primarily sculptures, paintings and tographs. design and sculpture, pho- Through different grants and ATMA, Edinger has traveled around Since 1976, Edinger has been the world guest teaching at several involved with art, beginning when he universities. became involved in performance art. Edinger was part of a company named American Theatrical Motion Art (ATMA). This company acted as a holding company for many of Both local and international artists' work are showcased at the new Amby Edinger Gallery. The twenty artists showcased come from as close as Yakima and Edinger's other interests such as set Ellensburg to as far away as Russia. Visit the Observer online at http://www.cwu.edu/~observer I give it four CDs because it's better than Hee-Haw. The Black Crowes croon the blues with "By Your Side" by Ned Kandzor Staff reporter Efi IWHHI There are I some banc*s ^at I I piay music for I JHE8L I fame and recog- UflHIHBia nition, some bands that play for the sake of art some'that seem to be playing only for money...and then there are The Black Crowes. When listening to The Black Crowes, a southern rock band that has just released their fifth album, "By Your Side," it's hard not to feel as if playing music is their religion and rock 'n roll is their gospel. Releasing several forgettable albums before their soulful 1990 release, "Shake Your Moneymaker," this Atlanta, Georgia band is looking for redemption in the eyes of their fans, and I think their fans will like what they hear. The Black Crowes' gui- tarwork is firmly rooted in epic rock 'n roll style with larger-than-life, energized guitar riffs that slide in- between blues and spiritual funk with a sense of over-the-top glam rock, slightly reminiscent of arena " rockers like Aerosmith. However, , comparison to any other major rock ' 'n' roll band stops there. Lead singer Chris Robinson's adrenalized vocals are more influ­ enced by Aretha Franklin than Stephen Tyler or Eddie Vedder (in the listing of the band members in the CD jacket, Robinson is jokingly listed as "Diva") and Robinson sur­ rounds himself with back-up singers that sound as if they were stolen out of Tina Turner's rendition of "Proud Mary." With the warm gospel feel of electric organs and the rich addition of a brass band that sounds born and raised in New Orleans, the Crowes could hardly miss with this album. And they don't. The album opens up hard and fast with "Go Faster," a three-and-a-half minute ode to the rock 'n' roll attitude ("You can't stop/ or I will pass ya/ If you slow down/1 will out last ya") and the songs rarely slow down. Most of the .other tracks are anthems about rough living, such as surviving broken relationships as in "Kickin' My Heart Around," or just depending on oneself as in "Welcome to the goodtimes." Whether sad or merely introspec­ tive, Robinson belts out the lyrics that won't leave you reaching for a handkerchief but rather hankering for more. If you enjoy the passion and energy that artists such as Lenny Kravitz or Creedence Clearwater Revival put into their music, make sure to go buy a copy of this album and keep it by your side. for Dollar Dws! Double Cheese Burger Stper Vakje Meat* Uairu Queen FREE PREGNANCY Gritted Chicken Sandwich Siper Value MeaP t£ oz. Blizzard* Treat CARING & CONFIDENTIAL CAL L brazier* ELLENSBURG PREGNANCY CARE CENTER 409 N. PINE 'K
Jan. 21, 1999 — Sports — Observer Men's Basketball: Tonight vs. Hawaii Pacific—Nicholson Pavilion, 7 p.m. Saturday vs. BYU-Hawaii—Nicholson Pavilion, 7 p.m. Women's Basketball: Tonight at Humboldt State—Areata, Calif., 7 p.m. Saturday at Western Oregon—Monmouth, Ore., 7 p.m. Wrestling: Saturday, Oregon Classic—Portland, Ore., All day Intramurals: Schick 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament—Saturday, 8:30 a.m. at Nicholson Pavilion. The cost is $10 per team. time again. » . .• what, you ask? wo teams in January and . new commer­ cials unveiled. If- you haven't caught on yet, then you probably- live in some unsettled area the Yukon.:,., ,, For thole 'who don V know/ it's Super Bowl time. Wait, though, w * * * V : * taimc \iiith iko ivnfct Mrt teams that have the sattie record. would be/^pla Wednesday aftet the season ends, : at 1 :30 n.m: The - already know they stink, so why give them any more lime to/sit and sulk at their season? ' ^ The first annual Not-so-Super Bowl game will be played "in Buffalo, New York. For all those Bills fans that never got to see. Buffalo win a title game in thfeir four tries, this decade, here is a game of almost equal stature. Tickets will be free to draw an audience. There will be no televi­ sion, but a few reporters will be let in to cover the game. The offi­ cials that officiated the Seattle Seahawks-New York Jets game in New York will be working the sidelines.'' Although this plan won't be making headlines in the NFL front offices, I feel it's time to recognize more than just the two top teams in the league at the end of the season. Give the fans that put upwithSp^ franchises during the regular season some­ thing to look forward to after the season by David Banuelos Staff reporter After splitting two home duals, Central's grapplers crushed the com­ petition at the 20th annual Central Washington Open last Saturday. the Wildcats ran away with the Central Were the per- team title sending seven competitors formances of Orth to the finals and winning five indi- (174), Jeremy vidual championships. .. Brummett (197) "We came out and wrestled hard and Chris Feist today," Central coach Kevin Pine (184). Each said. "I'm especially proud of our advance to younger guys." the . Due to all the injuries the Wildcat wrestlers have sustained, many freshmen and sophomores "Mays has been really impressive against defending NAIA national shoulder injury sustained by 165- this year," Bart Orth said. "He has a runner-up Luigi Bianco of Simon pounder Ben Orth. While wrestling great attitude and a lot of intensity." Fraser for the title. in his third Mays, an Ellensburg native, was Brummett, who started his season match, Orth nariied the tournament's outstanding just two weeks ago, steamrolled his was forced wrestler by the coaches. way to the championship to default have been forced to step up and toe the line a g a i n s t tougher oppo­ nents. If they have been nervous, it certainly hasn't showed. Freshmen Marcus Mays (141 lbs.), Kyle Smith (157) and Garre 11 O' Brien (133) all advanced to the championship finals. Angela Barbre/Observer Central's Nick Rodriguez and Jason Bennett from Simon Fraser battle in an early round match at the Central Washington Open. Rodriguez went on to win the title in the 125 lbs. division. final round. Mays and Smith won individual Wrestling with a lot of confi- decision to Titus Folden of Pacific titles, while O'Brien dropped a hard- dence, Orth won his third tournament College. fought decision to Simon Fraser's title of the year by defeating Lars "Brummett has worked really Nelson Crisanto. Sophomore Nick Blomgren of Simon Fraser. After hard," Pine said. "He has been a very Rodriguez (125) also picked up an crushing his first two opponents, pleasant surprise thus far." individual title. Feist won a tough 3-1 decision Central's one lowlight was a MMMmww, • :. y - '// / Hawaii schools invade Central tourna­ ment. "The injury didn't appear to be seri­ ous,' Bart Orth said. But Ben didn't want to take any chances with Regionals and Nationals coming up. Stepping up in Ben's absence was fellow 165 pound competitor Adam Gunnarson. After dropping his first match to Pacific's Malaki Panuve, Gunnarson won the rest of his matches, beating Panuve 5-3 for third. Central travels to the Oregon Classic on Saturday, where they'll face several top N C A A Division I schools match before dropping an overtime including Oregon and Oregon State. "The Oregon Classic will be a good indicator of where we're at," Pine said. "I feel that we still need fine tuning in some areas, but our conditioning and technique have dra­ matically improved." Angela Barbre/Observer Guard Derrick Elliott and the rest of the Wildcats will take -on -Pacific-Division leading Hawaii Pacific tonight. - by Tim Booth Asst. sports editor In the PacWest conference pre­ season coaches poll .Montana State- Billings and Seattle Pacific were hands down choices to win their respective divisions. Now, halfway through the confer­ ence season, MSU-Billings is below .500 and Seattle Pacific has two con­ ference losses. In their place, two schools have taken complete control of their divisions: Central and Hawaii Pacific. The two squads will put their respective winning streaks on the line tonight in a cross-divisional showdown at Nicholson Pavilion. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. .._ The Sea Warriors come into town. O € ws riding a seven-game win streak, but this will be their first game this sea­ son away from the island of Oahu. Some may see this game as a meas­ uring stick for both schools, but Central point guard Derrick Elliott thinks it is for only one school. "We got our measuring stick early on back East," Elliott said. "We're in the driver's seat right now, and I think they have to come in and measure themselves against us." Central is on a 13-game winning streak of their own, the seventh longest in school history, and enters tonight's game coming off two wins last week at each end of the basket­ ball spectrum. The Wildcats made an unheard of See SHOWDOWN, Page 12
Observer — Sports — Jan. 21, 1999 Women swimmers sweep dual meet by Jon Guddat Staff reporter The Wildcat swim teams' once again posted individual best times while improving their records last Saturday. The men dominated the Evergreen State Geoducks 88-5, but fell 89-88 to the Whitworth Pirates, leaving their record at 2-5." The women left the meet with two victories, defeating Whitworth 111-80 and Evergreen State 111-7, improving their record to 3-4. Central was led with first place finishes by Justin Berry in the 50 free (21.86), Bob McEvoy in the 100 free (47.05), Jay Box in the 100 back (55.27) and the 200 medley relay (1:38.04), made up of Box, Tony Preston, Marshall McKean and Berry. McEvoy and Box set season best times in their respective events. Tony Preston (100 breaststroke, 1:00.68) and Jared Goin (1,650 free, 17:51.05) both placed second respec­ tively in their events. Aaron Wilson finished second in the 500 free and 400 individual med­ ley, while McKean placed second in the 50 free and third in the 100 back. Unfortunately, the men's per­ formance was marred when the 200 free relay team was disqualified. McEvoy, who swam the anchor leg, was upset with the ruling. "I disagreed with the call," McEvoy said. The women's team won both relays as Natalie Price and Amy Mahre posted . secondary NCAA Division II qualifying times. Mahre finished first in the 100 fly in 1:00.46 and Price Won the 500 free in 5:16.15. Mahre is happy with her progress this season. "My goals are to qualify for the 100 and 200 fly," Mahre said. The women were paced with other first place finishes by Price (1,650 free, 18:08.23), Deborah Frazee (50 free, 26.33), Jacy Eilers (100 free, 57.70) and Joni Jacobs (100 breaststroke, 1:08.73). Erin Matthews took second in the 50 free and Dani Eide placed third in the 100 fly. Both teams are off this weekend, but will resume their competition on Jan. 30 at home against the Simon Fraser Clansmen. - J j"- 1 * • , : i wmmm wmmm mm mmmm mMm V.. Angela Barbre/Observer Centra! Assistant Swim Coach Dan Martin talks with a Wildcat swimmer prior to a meet earlier this season. Hallead named c liilllllllilmll Central sophomofe- John Hallead earned NAIA All-American honors this week as a defensive back. Hallead tied linebacker Brandon Christensen with three intercep­ tions to lead the team. Offensive tackle Mark Doll was named to the second team. Four other Wildcat players were selected to the All-American honor­ able mention list: Christensen, line­ backer Dan Murphy, running back Evan Ayres, offensive guard and Casey Jacox, quar­ terback. Warriors scalp women's basketball win streak i x t by Trevor Brilhante Staff reporter The Wildcat womejri'.s hoppsquad.. ended their winning streak at four and put their playoff hopes in jeop­ ardy last Saturday. They lost 76-55 to the Lewis-Clark State Warriors fir!. Lewiston, Idaho. Central was unable to get things going on the road, as the Warriors handed the Wildcats their first loss in five games and did it very convinc­ ingly. Offensively Central couldn't get the shots to fall in the first half. They made only one field goal in the first seven minutes and fell behind 11-2. The Wildcats trailed 30-12 before an eight point run led by sophomore guards Charae Walker and Tiffany Darling that cut the lead to 10 before half. Central shot a subpar 22 percent from three-point range and just 32 percent from the field in the first half. "We just couldn't get our offense going," senior forward Becki Matzen said. "We came out slow again and the shotsjust weren't falling." Darling and junior forward Jaime — We can't just play solid for one half and think we can win. —Tiffany Darling Johnston led the way for the Wildcats again Saturday. Making her first career start in a Wildcat uni­ form, Darling scored a team high 13 points including three shots from behind the three-point arc. Johnston also filled it up from downtown adding three treys of her own. She finished with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Freshman center Rose Shaw chipped in 12 points for the Wildcats. . "We have to put together a full game if we said. "We can't just play soM for one ' half and think we can win." Central trailed at intermission 30- 20 and was unable to get anything going in the second half. After shooting poorly in the first half, Central made 46 percent of their shots from the field in the second half. The Wildcats closed within seven (49-42) on a free-throw by Matzen with 8:46 remaining in the game, but Lewis-Clark was too much to handle and pulled away down the stretch. "The game was not as bad as the score," Matzen said. "We were down at the end, so we had to foul. They just hit their free-throws." 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) Jan. 21, 1999 — Sports — Observer NCAA West Region Poll Records and Rankings as of Jan. 20 1. Central Washington 13-3. 2. UC-Davis 12-3 3. Sonoma State 12-2 4. Hawaii Pacific 11-5 5. Seattle Pacific 14-2 T6. Alaska-Anchorage 10-6 T6. UC-Riverside 10-5 T8. Cal Poly-Pomona 10-5 T8. Grand Canyon 9-6 10. Alaska-Fairbanks 11-5 SHOWDOWN: Sea Warriors leading Pacific Continued from Page 10 30-5 second half run to come from 18 points down to beat the Western Oregon Wolves 84-83 last Thursday night. They followed that up with their biggest win of the season, a 37-point blowout over Humboldt State, beat­ ing the Lumberjacks 103-66 on Saturday. "The first half (against Western Oregon) we left our game in the lock­ er room," Central Head Coach Greg Sparling said. "But the second half was the most fun one to watch this season." Swingman Tyce Nasinec and reserve guard Simon Dubiel led the second half comeback for the Wildcats. Both scored a game-high 18 points, 16 of Nasinec's coming in the second half. Dubiel was key from the outside, hitting three-point­ ers on three consecutive trips down court. "We've been waiting for Simon to hit some shots and he stepped up," Sparling said. Saturday night's mauling of the Lumberjacks was led by Corby Schuh, whose 22 points were a season high. For Schuh, the transition from being the star and main scorer to being a role player off the bench has been an adjustment. "It's a different role for me, but it gives me a chance to come off the bench and be instant offense," Schuh said. "Another adjustment has been that defensively you have to give all you got." Sparling said another key to Saturday night's win was a team meeting called by the players last Friday where feelings were aired out. The meeting was a success as the Wildcats had a season high in points and assists with 30. "It was a great meeting, and out there (against Humboldt) was pure team chemistry," Sparling said. Central will host BYU-Hawaii at 7 p.m. Saturday, before heading to the islands next week to take on Hawaii-Hilo and Chaminade. Scoreboard Women's Basketball Pacific West Conference PACIFIC DIVISION Conference STANDINGS W-L Montana St.-Billings 5-1 n.- Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Anchorage Western New Mexico Simon Fraser Lewis-Clark State Western Washington Seattle Pacific Saint Martin's Western Oregon Central Washington Humboldt State 2-2 0-6 WEST DIVISION W-L 8-1 7-2 6-3 5-3 4-5 2-5 2-7 1-7 Overall W-L 14-4 11-5 11-5 5-9 W-L 15-2 13-4 14-3 12-4 10-7 7-8 8-9 3-13 Pacific West Conference PACIFIC DIVISION Conference STANDINGS Hawaii Pacific Alaska-Anchorage Chaminade Alaska-Fairbanks Brigham Young-Hawaii Hawaii-Hilo Montana State-Billings Western New Mexico W-L 4-0 3-1 3-1 2-2 2-2 1-2 1-4 0-4 Overall W-L 11-5 10-6 9-7 11-5 8-8 5-10 8-12 4-9 WEST DIVISION Conference Overall Saturday's game: Lewis-Clark State 76, Central Washington 55 Jan. 16 at Washington State Collegiate Championships Team scores: Central Washington 121, Pacific 96, Simon Fraser 72, Yakima Valley 63 Weight Central Wrestler Record Place 125 Nick Rodriguez 3-0 1st 133 Garrett O'Brien 2-1 2nd 133 Vidal Gonzales 0-1 DNP 141 Marcus Mays 3-0 1st 141 Rodney Ragsdale 2-2 5th 149 Tony Cotton 0-2 DNP 157 Kyle Smith 3-0 1st 165 Adam Gunnarson 3-1 3rd 174 Bart Orth 3-0 1st 174 Joe Chaves 1-2 DNP 184 Chris Feist 4-0 1st 197 Jeremy Brummett 2-1 2nd STANDINGS Central Washington Seattle Pacific St. Martin's Western Oregon ' Western Washington Lewis-Clark State Simon Fraser Humboldt State W-L 9-0 6-2 5-2 4-5 3-5 3-6 2-6 1-8 W-L 13-3 14-2 10-6 6-9 7-7 6-12 3-13 5-12 Last Week's West Division Results Central Washington 84, Western Oregon 83 Seattle Pacific 60, Simon Fraser 51 St. Martin's 68, Western Washington 60 Humboldt State 61, Lewis-Clark State 58 Central Washington 103, Humboldt State 66 Seattle Pacific 79, Western Washington 72 Western Oregon 88, Lewis-Clark State 75 St. Martin's 83, Simon Fraser 71 Jan. 16 at Ellensburg vs. Whitworth College and Evergreen Men: Whitworth 89, Central Washington 88, Evergreen State 5 Women: Central Washington 111, Whitworth 80, Evergreen State 7 Godfather's V Pizza TM We Deliver! 506 S. 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