A new candy store sweetens the E-burg business district. See Scene, page 8 Students await the arrival of a roller hockey program coming this spring. See Sports, page 13 vmm m vw! &• * & ' ^ CENTRAL WASHINGTON Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000/ Vol. 73 No. 14 -:V. --} 5 «N*. • -J ? • R«.j I Holocaust survivor I visits Central today I -Holocaust survivor and board'- i member of. the Washington State scholarship offers $5,000 - ' TVip -v'Wnchinotftm. Qtatj* / Awards are. available to. all I linrlprtrrariiiflff in the faculty member who nomi- sentea on .May iu at Seattle TTnivprcifv Thp Wnchinotrvn accountability People (NAACP),'will present,, alecture on accountability,and " His life eixperiehces , at 7 p.m, Feb! 29 in th£ SUB theater : The event is co-sponsored by the Diversity Education Center Speciai BOT meeting nn^Mi • r~ i5 "sjIU. ci.„, . • tusunuiuH Mniicii pntt f n j- ^ N 0 r , a 3 wmwww 'X.*!v'^!¥ WXvWw | -i j - :$• :^: Ml mm • • • • wmm &K34I& -whom ro ^ - , v ^wm mm http://www.cwu.edu/~observer Cameras SAs in by Jennifer Perkins Asst. News editor E.M. Yaeger/Observer Jim Pappas, vice president of enrollment management and market­ ing, left, and John Perrie, mayor of Ellensburg, right, unveil one of the new "Welcome to Wildcat Country" signs. The signs were placed at the south and west freeway interchanges welcoming visitors to Ellensburg and the Central community. The presence of a video monitoring system in campus computer labs is in the near future due to a motion passed by the technology fee committee on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Brian Tormohlen, chair of the tech fee commit­ tee, said the monitoring system will be used during non-academic hours and will replace most of the "computer lab student assistants (SAs). Cameras will be placed in each lab along with a phone students can use to call for help. The SA on duty in that particular building will answer the phones. An SA Will also be in the labs to trou- bleshdot problems during academic hours. Jim Schwing, chair of the computer science department, supported the video monitoring con­ cept. "The only way we'll find out is if we take a step in one building like Shaw-Smyser and try it," Schwing said. Although the project could be completed in a few weeks, Tormohlen said it is planned to be completed in Shaw-Smyser during summer quar­ ter. See CAMERAS, Page 5 by Heather Bryant Staff reporter Interim President James Norton has asked every division of the uni­ versity to reallocate 10 percent of its budget, in an effort to pool addition­ al funds to apply toward what the Budget Advisory Committee recog­ nizes as the university's priorities. These priorities are still in the process of being identified. The goal of this fund reallocation is to figure out ways major divisions can function differently, allowing for state appropriations and tuition funds to be j3ut toward salaries and other identified areas that need fund increases. The Board of Trustees (BOT) has left it up to the divisions to decide which part of their budgets the 10 percent will come. Abdul Nasser, vice president of business and financial affairs and the chair of the budget advisory commit­ tee, thinks the funds could come from a number of areas. "Some divisions might have a faculty vacancy they may choose not to fill or a retirement in a department that frees up money," Nasser said. Theatre Arts Chair Brenda Hubbard said she is already working on a smaller budget than program needs require, and a forced realloca­ tion could be detrimental to the department. "It's frustrating to be asked to cut back when we have already cut back as far as we can go," Hubbard said. "We are fiscally as lean and mean and tight as we can be." Sarah Shumate, vice president for student affairs, has created six possi­ ble scenarios for the student affairs' 10 percent budget reallocation and has not yet come up with one that is acceptable to her. The first scenario is to cut 10 per­ cent across all of the programs under the division, which includes athlet­ ics, career development services, the Wellness program coordinator, the scheduling center and the Center for Student Empowerment (E-Center). IMpSMP tm mmfMm wmmm. tA,}'- - V "C*? *, '• ' lialll mmm. wmm I i«m Photo Illustration by jozef Urban/Observer As a result of budget re-allocation demands, departments may choose not to fill faculty vacancies. "This was an ugly scenario considered looked at slate funded because I immediately saw $71,000 being taken away from the athletic department. That would decimate that program," Shumate said. Another possible scenario she vacant positions, which total over $300,000, and looked for any posi- See CUTS, Page 5
. 24, 2000 — News — Observer BQD reviews education bills by Melissa Mitchell Staff reporter The agenda for the Feb. 22 meet­ ing of the Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors (ASCWU-BOD) covered bills concerning higher edu­ cation issues in the state legislature. Two bills regarding higher educa­ tion were recently passed by the leg­ islature. The first is called the Welfare to Work While at College Bill, changes the definition of "work activity" required from students on welfare in the past so they may continue receiv­ ing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to include work study, practicums, and internships. The second bill, The Lawyer Loan Repayment Program, was also passed by the legislature. The bill allows law students and attorneys who work the public interest areas.of law to receive up to $ 15,000 a year in loan repayments or scholarships. In return for one year's repayments or scholarships, the students and attor­ neys must agree to work the public interest areas of law for one year. Individuals can participate in the program for up to five years. The Promise Scholarship and State Need Grant Bill is currently working its way through the legisla­ ture. The scholarship funds the equivalent of two years of communi­ ty college to each recipient. The goal of the scholarship is to provide finan­ cial aid to middle and low-income families. To be eligible to apply for the scholarship a student must be a member of a family earning up to 135 percent of the state median fam­ ily income, and be in ihe top 15 per­ cent of his/her graduating high school class. Starting with the class of 2003, students must either pass all ' areas of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in grade 10 on the first try, or be in the top 15 percent of their graduating class. 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Feb. 14,10:35 a.m. Officers received information that someone in one of the Bassetti dorms was in possession of marijuana. Police got permis­ sion to search and found evidence of marijuana. The resident of the room was cited for possession of marijuana under 40 grams. Feb. 14,7:22 p.m. Police were called to a domes­ tic dispute at a residence in Brooklane Village. A woman was arrested and booked for assault and interference with the report of domestic violence. Feb. 14,9:59 p.m. Two women studying in the southeast corner of the library reported that they looked out the window and saw a white male masturbating outside the building. The women were only able to see the subject's waist area. The inci­ dent and others of its kind are under continued investigation. Feb. 15,2:35 a.m. A woman reported being fol­ lowed from a parking area to her residence hall by an unknown man, who tried to start a conversa­ tion with her. Police conducted a search of the area, but weren't able to find the man. Feb. 15 Officers received a report from the library that a TV had been stolen. Loss was estimated at $178. Feb. 16,12:23 p.m. A student was cited and fined $35 for driving a vehicle on a pedestrian mall. Feb. 17,12:25 a.m. A resident of the Bassetti dorms reported that someone had thrown a beer bottle through her residence window. Feb. 16,11:01 a.m. A faculty member reported that stickers with a "Don't Catch AIDS" slogan and a number of "criteria" for avoiding HIV con­ traction had been posted on light poles around campus. For more information on cam­ pus crime and updates on cases visit the campus police Web site at www.cwu.edu/~poIice. Compiled by Tasha G. Shives Staff reporter y irtgrngtiopitil, Nigerian army breaks up religious riots Nigeria sent troops to the city of Kaduna on Tuesday to quell vio­ lent riots between Christians and Muslims over Muslims' call for strict Islamic law. Dozens of bod­ ies reportedly littered the streets after a protest drawing thousands began on Monday. China threatens Taiwan China continues to threaten mil­ itary action against Taiwan if the island does not give in to Chinese rule. The return of Hong Kong to China in 1997 was Beijing's "test case for also acquiring Taiwan, which China has considered a renegade province since the com­ munist uprise in 1949. In defense of the island, the United States warned China it would not hesitate to respond if Taiwan was attacked. Swiss, French oppose former dictator's return to Chile Swiss and French authorities opposed any moves by Britain to allow former Chilean dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet to return to his homeland of Chile. Pinochet has been under house arrest in Britain since 1998 while courts review various charges based on his 1973-90 rule. A Chilean report says 3,197 people died or disap­ peared as a result of Pinochet's 17- year regime. United States Electric chair still a hot spot The US Supreme court rejected an appeal made by an Alabama prisoner calling its state's electric chair a form of "cruel and unusual punishment." Alabama officials will now set an execution date for death row inmate Robert Lee Tarvers after the court's 5-4 vote on Tuesday. Trucker protest arrives in Washington A three-mile convoy of hundreds of semi-trucks pulled into Washington, D.C. Tuesday morn­ ing to protest soaring costs of diesel fuel. Protestors parked their rigs in the city center's Mall, cre­ ating traffic jams while attending a rally at nearby Capitol Hill. Airplane makes emergency landing in Indiana Continental Airlines is investi­ gating an emergency landing made in Indiana Monday afternoon after the plane experienced a sudden drop in altitude. The MD-80 craft apparently had a wing flap prob­ lem. No one was injured.
Observer — News — Feb. 24, 2000 Mfp SWSSS MM « .« j t ! » » . j * * mNHMH teSss¥ tt§ ^•^W.'A'.VA "f ,y Hjr . jjgSH HI Hugh Green, left, and Kennedy Halls have been designated as single-sex housing for next year. The decision came after years of requests from students and parents. This type of housing will be available for 35 females and 35 males. Kim Nowacki/Observer -sex dorms by Cameron Rogers Staff reporter Central students will have the option of living in single-sex dorms next year, following years of requests by students and parents. "I personally think it's a good idea because it makes a more com­ fortable environment," Miranda Albertus, freshman secondary educa­ tion major, said. "It makes the hall more unified." The Office 'o.£-. Residential Services (ORS) has designated Kennedy and Green halls as single- sex housing for next year. These dorms are thought to be of adequate size to accommodate all the single- sex housing requests for next year. "Most campuses offer single-sex housing," Janice Freehill, director of ORS, said. "Maybe it will work on this campus, maybe it won't." Religion, safety, upbringing and parental concern have been listed as reasons of requests for single-sex housing by students and parents dur­ ing the last five years, There will be single-sex housing for 35 males and 35 females next yean "This is just one of many new programs to help better meet the needs of students," Freehill said. Whether members of the opposite sex will be allowed in these dorms is yet to be decided. Freehill said stu­ dents wishing to live in single-sex housing will be surveyed to deter­ mine the rules of visitation by the opposite sex. While some Central students think single-sex housing is a good idea, others disagree. "It's a bad'- idea," Richie StahT, freshman [communication' major, said. "College is a time to meet peo­ ple of the opposite sex." Cent ra 1 Wa sh i n gton Itiiive rs i ty TOM I mmM? mm* 3fV. - * m / at* ' Order yours today from our store, b) phone or online! * ORIGINAL UERROLSI . EST. 1947 . w * WW® #4« N" W~- 4.1 f ii its i 12% I I 111E. 8th Ave • 509-925-9851 www.jerrols.com .HCSQ! if, •', - -".'i 0k r i aa • M' . CenOni«e"'« s f ' i'/jiV. ilfe W %i. mmm • ' w' ' % i y/i' ' , 'ifc n'A%, :'Y/i */%"' ' ' WITBO \A/n? •\ss Wgs- M'M £» M* SS SS 0% '•Mi&Vv. n Introducing Charter Communications, we're the new cable television company in town and we're proud to offer you all the fun, excitement and vast resources of the wired world. With the best variety of cable channels and SUPER premium packages, now you can get connected with one, easy call! ^ Charter COMMUNICATIONS A WIRED WOULD COMPINt "Offer available in wired/serviceable areas only. Falcon Cable is now Charter Communications, Inc., A Wired World Company. $2 installation offer expires 3/31 /2000. Some restrictions may apply. Some services not available in all areas. In areas where The Movie Channel is not available, Showtime service may be offered (ree (or 6 months in conjunction with this installation offer. Additional equipment may be required. Taxes and fees not included. Ask for digital package specials where available. Not available to Ashland residents. Call (or options
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GET YOU R TAX REFUND File your tax return electronically and get your tax refund weeks earlier. m^fUe RALS 24-36 hour refund ADEPT TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICE Full Accounting Service Electronic Tax Filing Walk ins welcome. Terry A. Terry, owner 109 W. Fifth 933-4799 by Melissa Mitchell Staff reporter While Central's relationship with the Yakama Nation is already strong, Administrators believe there is always room for improvement. In an effort to further improve relations with the nation Central Interim President James Norton, and Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing James Pappas, along with several profes­ sors and members of the university staff attended a tour of the Yakama Heritage Center Feb. 1. "Diversity is one of the key points in higher education. If we don't have diversity, and work to build it we are not fulfilling our function," Norton said. Letisha Maldonado, education recruiter with the education opportu­ nities center for the Yakama Nation, was also pleased with what the visit accomplished. "This visit allowed both groups to open doors and demonstrate willing­ ness to be culturally diverse," Maldonado said. In addition to touring the facili­ ties, the group from Central met with members of the tribe to discuss how the two groups might help one anoth­ er. The Yakama Nation has already worked with Centjal on projects such as the totem pole ceremony. Pappas said both communities would like to see this partnership continue and grow. "We already have a good relation­ ship with the nation, we want a better one," Pappas said. "They are our neighbors." Norton said that many of the Yakamas have degrees from Central, and the university would like to see more young people and adults take advantage of the close relationship between the two groups. by Jessica Jones Staff reporter Central is reinforcing its law and justice department and making avail­ able three new minors approved by the Faculty Senate on Feb. 16. "We wanted to give students more options. There has been interest in the past, and it makes us a more full service department," Charles Reasons, chair of the law and justice department, said. The minors, which will be listed in the fall 2000 catalog, consist of classes already existing in the law and justice major. "The important part of the minor is that people in other disciplines, the social sciences or education, or media may be interested in legal and law related things and they could get a minor which might complement their major," Reasons said. The minors are law enforcement, corrections and pre-law paralegal. 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Observer — News — Fc*b. 24, 2000 starts in summer Continued from page 7 By waiting to begin the pro­ ject, the tech fee committee hopes to gain student perspectives on the project. Upon evaluation of the completed project, additional video monitoring systems may be installed in other computer labs around campus. "The system would save a pro­ posed $80,000 a year in Shaw- Smyser alone," Tormohlen said. David Storla, computing and telecommunication services com­ puter lab manager, voiced a con­ cern at the meeting surrounding the jobs that will be lost by S As. "There are other things to think about," Storla said. "By keeping SAs in labs, students are working and getting experience. We are pulling away their opportunity." Tormohlen responded to Storla's concern by stating the purpose of the tech fee committee. "We are not here to provide employment to students," Tormohlen said. "We are here for students as a whole." Since the Shaw-Smyser project will have a $25,000 budget limit, the job can be done within Central instead of contracting out to another company. The tech fee committee will hold a forum in the SUB Pit to gather student input on the idea of video monitoring. The date and time of the forum is still to be decided. For more information or to give feedback on the project, stu­ dents can Email the committee at http://www.techfee@cwu.edu. GUTS: Tight budgets more Continued from page 7 tion that could be done without. The problem she found with this scenario was that the vacant posi­ tions are in areas of the university that would have an impact on the students. These positions include director of athletics, director of career development services aiid the director of the E-Center, which Shumate feels would be a great loss in particular. "It is the first attempt for us to begin to get at some issues that com­ bine what happens in the classroom with those kind of things I know stu­ dents are talking about outside of class," Shumate said. There are three major steps that each division will follow during this process. Divisions will create a doc­ ument listing its "carry forward funds" or budget leftovers, from fis­ cal year 1998-1999 to the current fis­ cal year. In a second document, divi­ sions will identify where they would take the 10 percent reallocation from and what the consequences of that reallocation would mean to the divi- 66 It's frustrat­ ing to be asked to cut .back when we have already cut back as far as we can sion. The division would need to iden- Free Pregnancy Tests Counseling, Information, Resources Caruq cmd C^ofocfctafi' 925-CARE Care Center 409 North Pine Street epcc$kvall*jy.com a member of CAREftNET. Ills v jMMHi •hi jm mmmm iilM :WK®$£ MM* i John Ninnemann, dean of the College of the Sciences, leads a classroom discus­ sion to Central medical technolo­ gy students. While the program is competitive, accepting only eight students in the final year, job placement rates are high for grad­ uates. Kim Nowacki/Observer Demand for medical tech remains go. —Brenda Hubbard tify how it would serve the same number of students in 2000-2001 as are being served this year, with only 90 percent of the funding it currently receives. The third document will identify what the divisions see as pri­ orities for funding that would come from the reallocation pool and any additional state appropriations and tuition funds Central could receive. The deans and vice presidents will present their proposals to the budget advisory committee at 2 p.m. on Mar. 7 and 10 in Barge 412. The public is invited to attend. by Melissa Mitchell Staff reporter • . About 30 years ago, Central received a grant to start a medical technology program to serve eastern Washington. The program is now one of only three in the state and 200 in the country, and boasts a high job placement rate for graduating stu­ dents. Claudia Steen, medical technolo­ gy program director of the Yakima center, said between 50 and 70 per­ cent of Central graduates stay in Washington. Students in the program get jobs before they complete the program making $18 an hour, because their skills are in high demand. Central's medical technology program takes four years to com­ plete. The first three years are spent in the classroom taking subjects including chemistry, biology, micro­ biology and immunology. The fourth year of the medical technology program contains the clinical portion where students work in a hospital setting with licensed lab technicians. David Hosfore, chair of the biol­ ogy department, said the fourth year is the most difficult for a student to get accepted because the program only accepts eight students a year. The fourth year of the program is one of the most important because students have the opportunity to put all the knowledge and skills they have gained over the previous three years into practice. The students work in Yakima at the Memorial and Providence Hospitals. . • This year there are only three stu­ dents, two of whom are from Central, in the fourth year program due to the lack of an assistant direc­ tor for the program, Steen said. These students are Lori St. Mary and Kellie Mae. Students must apply for* their fourth year in December to be accepted into the program for the fol­ lowing July. Once students gain acceptance, the last year takes a full year to complete. At the end of the fourth year, stu­ dents must pass a national board exam to become board certified med­ ical technicians. 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Feb. 24, 2000 — Opinion — Observer 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 98926-7435 observer@cwu.edu or by fax at (509) 963-1027. Cost cutting measures undermine education Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up folks! Be the first one in your col­ lege to give 10 percent of your budget to the administration! For what? We're not sure! And why? Certainly not to hoard money! Two weeks ago at the Board of Trustees meeting I watched our uni­ versity administration take part in one of the scariest budget recommen­ dations I've ever seen. Administrators were pitted against the faculty in a "winner take all" budget cut game that I can only see as a possible detriment to students. In one corner we have an interim president. He's not affiliated with Central, and I'm sure he's tried but he simply hasn't gotten a firm grasp on the intricate needs of this university in a few short months—it's just not possible. And really, what will be the harm to him if he screws this deal up? In June he's gone—a retired man—the new president gets to pick up the pieces. Why would we create a surplus, for the new president Jerilyn Mclntyre to spend when she isn't even here yet? If we do this right now, the new president will have to take the current administrators' word for where we need to spend money—and we know they all have projects near and dear to them. Wouldn't it be better to wait for Mclntyre to get here and situate herself enough to be able to make an informed decision? Not only that, she'd be able to give us a fresh outlook on spending. In the other corner we have the faculty, who have argued for years that they don't get enough money for what they do anyway. And now, with very short notice, they're being asked to make very important deci­ sions. Ten percent of a budget that may not be very big to begin with is a huge -loss. What's more the administration's insightful advice is to maybe not fill a faculty vacancy or two. At the BOT meeting Barney Erickson of the math department showed us what's wrong with this type of thinking. Cutting faculty positions to free up 10 percent of its budget isn't just one of the plethora of ideas his department is throwing around—it's the only decision they have available. So it's cut the team roster or else. The entire reason a university exists is to educate (hence it is an insti­ tute of higher education). I'm sorry folks but you know there are a lot of places we could take cuts and still be meeting the purpose of a universi­ ty, but faculty positions are not those places. The fewer faculty mem­ bers, the fewer classes offered and the more we will have to try to shove more bodies into classrooms where they increasingly don't fit anyway. This lowers morale of both students and of faculty. All of these things combine to create a university atmosphere that promotes anything but receiving an education. And what are we giving up the beauty of higher education for? Well, that's just the thing, the Budget Advisory Committee isn't sure. —Carrina Galloway P.S. Get involved and make your voice heard. Budget recommenda­ tions will be made at 2 p.m. March 7 and 10 in Barge 412 and this shindig's open to the public. V ex /• Attention VJI£ITOK MV icues&z - Letters ••• Editor's note: Due to~a large number of letters to the editor this week, all letters are run in part here. Complete text of these letters can be found at: http://www.cwu.edu/~observer. Old Testament taboos don't hold today To the editor, This is in response to the letter from Sean Antonius. His ideas are a little misguided. I've never been involved with GALA, but I sincerely doubt they have ever wanted anyone to believe homosexuality is an 'incurable disease' as Mr. Antonius suggests. That's an. idea many 'Christians' have used, but as I understand, is a miscon­ ception that homosexuals are working to do away with. Antonius bases his opinions on what he calls a rule from the book of Leviticus ("If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is an abomination, 20:13 Living Bible"). To begin with, the prohibition is only issued to men, so it has nothing to do with lesbians although Antonius condemns them as well. Furthermore, the book of Leviticus contains a host of commandments that almost everyone, including 'good Christians' completely ignores. For example, touching hoofed animals that don't chew cud makes one unclean (Leviticus 11:26 LB).There must be no sexual relations with a woman who is menstruating (Leviticus 18:19 LB). And, people must not wear clothing made of multiple fibers! (Leviticus 19:19 LB). Those poly-cotton blends are pure evil! None of these laws are considered mean­ ingful for today, so why is the 'anti-homosexual' one still binding? (full letter online) Darcy Graybill Voice against tolerance has it wrong To the editor, I am writing in response to Sean Antonius' letter con­ cerning his being "'a voice against tolerance' for gay mar­ riage." Mr. Antonius claims, "I know that neither God, nor the Bible, condones such behavior (homosexuality)." How could any mortal know God's will? What arrogance. What I know is that God granted us free will the right to make our own decisions. There are states that allow same-sex marriages, such as Hawaii. Why not call it a marriage? By one of its def­ initions, a marriage is "a close union" (American Heritage Dictionary). Who among us doesn't seek approval from others, especially friends and family, who should unquestionably support us? Mr. Antonius states "toleration of the breaking of these rules is unacceptable." 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Observer — Opinion — Feb. 24, 2000 * t 1. "V A * * raises ••• Niki Abraham Guest Columnist Remember the pledge of allegiance? It's been nearly 20 years since I've heard it chanted in schools. Even then, at age 10, I had my reservations about performing the morning ritual. Part of my hesitation was due to the fact that the meaning of the pledge was never explained. To me, the words were empty and insignificant. However, the last line has stuck in my head all these years: with liberty and justice for all. After all, isn't this what our country stands for - liber­ ty and justice? I finally decided to look up the definitions of these two words, and came to the startling.realization that as a child I had been pledging to contradiction. My source was the American Heritage Dictionary and here is what I found. Liberty: l.a. The condition of being free from •restriction or control freedom. Justice: 5. The administration and procedure of law. But this isn't enough, just what is "freedom" and "law"? And how do they connect? Let's first explore those words associated with Liberty. Freedom: 2.a. Political independence. Independent: 1. Politically autonomous self-governing. The words "political" and "govern" are naturally associ­ ated with "government". So let's define the latter first. Government: 2. A system by which a political unit is governed. There's "politic" and "govern" again. Politic: 1. Shrewd and tactful. Shrewd: 2. Artful cunning. Cunning: 1. Skill in deception guile. Have I got your wheels turning yet? Good, now we shall see what's under "justice". Law: 1 .a. A rule established by authority, society, or custom. 6. Avowed or undisputed authority. . Authority: 1 .a. The right and power to command, enforce laws, determine, influence, or judge. Power: 3. Strength or force capable of bejng . exerted. 4. The ability or capacity to exercise control. Control: 2. Restrain. There's that word again, we last saw it under "govern". Restrain: 2. To deprive of freedom. Now take a moment to contemplate what you just learned. In case the implications are unclear, I will spell it out. My research concludes to me that "liberty" comes down to freedom, and "justice" comes down to the deprivation of that freedom. So the two cannot coincide. Why, then, have these contrary ideals been coupled? We, the people, fight for these ideals daily, not realizing they cancel each other out. I believe these two delusions are placed together by those in power to keep us distracted with something that doesn't exist. Liberty is the smoke screen which gives us a false sense of freedom and blind faith in our leaders and system. Justice is the loophole used to control us the license to revoke our so-called freedom. The contradiction is the bullet in their gun, the poison in their dart, and the fences in which they keep us quietly herded like obedient, thoughtless, unsuspecting sheep. Our forefathers came to America to escape oppressive governments, they wanted freedom. But over the years we have once , again established the same source of oppression from which we originally fled. Our constitution has been amended time and time again—trading one freedom or right for another someone else has deemed more important. We are under the impression that the amended laws are supposed to give us more freedom when in reality they are slowly etching it away. They disguise this erosion as justice.? A federal system in such, a diverse country affects the masses but deteriorates the individuals. We need to choose either a system of dictatorship or one which allows us freedom to govern ourselves, rather than the current system of dictatorship through deceit. I personally favor freedom. I think Henry David Thoreau said it best when he wrote That government is best which governs least. Letters Continued: Anti-gay marriage stance • •• Continued from page 6 unacceptable/This is false because we all sin and are for­ given. Don't misinterpret. I am not labeling homosexual­ ity a sin. I am merely finding yet another hole in Mr. Antonius' swiss cheese argument. I too can throw around haughty biblical quotes: "Judge not lest ye be judged," "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." {full let­ ter online) Brian A. Murry Alternative lifestyles not a bad choice To the editor, This letter is in response to Mr. Antonius' letter to the editor in the Observer on Feb. 17. Being raised in an- 'alternative' family, I have learned much about homosex­ uality, the Bible, and society today. First, homosexuality was not even a word in the Bible until recent translations. In the book, "What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality," Daniel Helminiak, Ph.D., states that "There was only a general awareness of same-sex contacts or same-sex acts, what can be called homogenitality or homogenial acts." Unfortunately, as I have grown in a loving and accept­ ing family, I have seen the hatred and dislike towards homosexuals. I recall my parents being asked to leave a chuch we'd been attending when they became "open" with the church. I also recall being told that my family was "different." I don't see those differences, however. My mother helped me with my homework, and my step­ mother taught me how to stand up for what I believed in. No, it's not an incurable disease, a trait, a race, or a "gene" that they are born with. It's a choice, and one that is freely made. Yes it is a conscious decision. Most are not looking for anyone's approval but their own happiness. The fact that homosexuality is being accepted by society today shows that many people are following one ol the greatest verses of all lime, "Do not judge lest you be judged yourselves" (Matthew 7:1-5). It is not anyone s place, but God's to judge what is right or wrong, (full let­ ter online) Dawn Johnson Central Student GWM wants right to follow his heart To the Editor: I am writing this in response to the letter written by Sean Antonius in the Observer this past week. I would like to clear up a few things for this "misguided" person. First of all, as a member of the organization known as GALA, I can assure you that we do NOT spread the mes­ sage that "homosexuality is an incurable disease." GALA instead promotes a message of tolerance and acceptance regardless of an individual's sexual orientation or other background. It is $ club, just like any other club on cam­ pus, where students that share a commonality come together for social interaction. I think that it is very important that we as students continue to share and express our ideas and viewpoints. However, I want to shed light on another subject that Mr. Antonius brought up and that is the issue of gay marriage and religion. He stated that "God made the rules, and they are clearly stated in the Bible." Ok, so what? I respect the fact that he obviously comes from the Christian faith, but that is not true of all of the students on this campus, let alone all of the citizens of the United States of America. This doesn't bother me and it really shouldn't bother anybody else. This is still the land of the free, right? I do have a problem however when someone comes along and .enforces or passes legislature that imposes their own belief system while suppressing and making mine illegal. Whether or not the average person likes what I think or do is of no true consequence to me. I am simply asking for one thing. I want to be able to follow my heart and practice what I believe, just like the next person, (full let­ ter online) Jeff Ouradnik Central Student GWM • •• Psychology Club/Psi Chi PSY 2nd floor student lounge, 3:30 p.m. AGAPE Revelation Bible Study SUB 209, 7 p.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Movie Night CCM House (706 N. Sprague), 7 p.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Campus Mass Mary Grupe Center, 7 p.m. Swing Cats SUB ballroom, lesson 6:45 p.m., open dance 8 p.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Prayer and Praise Scripture Study CCM House (706 N. Sprague), 7 p.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Rosary CCM House (706 N. Sprague), 8 p.m. Philosophy Club Faculty-Staff Lounge 1st floor L&L, 8 p.m. 1 • t * % t GALA SUB Owhi, 6 p.m. SALT Co. CMA Church, 8 p.m. PRSSA SUB 206/207, 5 p.m. Key Club SUB 210, 5:15 p.m. AGAPE (Adventist Group Association) SUB 105, 5:30 p.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Time Out Discussion Group CCM House (706 N. 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Feb. 24, 2000 — Scene — Observer "If you do not pursue your dreams they will consume you the knowledge that you had a dream but did not pursue it is killing knowledge. Consider it absolutely necessary to go after your dreams." -Les Brown This and that E-center seminar offers diversity by Seran Rakes Staff reporter Ellensburg is not known as a culturally diverse area, and maybe a program set up by Brynne Wright, activities pro­ grammer for the Student Empowerment Center (E- Center), will help give a better understanding on how students and faculty at Central feel about the topic. . The E-Center will host the Brown Bag Series on Ethnicity and Culture on Tuesday, Feb. 29. • They will begin with the ques­ tion, "What does it mean to be ethnically whole?" Three students and three fac­ ulty members will participate in the series. sion group with three goals: "bring faculty and students together in a collaborative and mutually supportive way, provide a variety of perspectives regard­ ing the topic and question, and establish a holistic approach to talent development in a diverse society by increasing opportuni­ ties to take advantage of out-of- class learning." "It will be an interesting shar­ ing of perspectives. It'll be nice to hear different views on what students think of . ethnically whole," said Shane Rich, junior graphic design major. Toward the end of the session there will be an open forum for students to share their ideas on ethnicity and culture. The session will be held at The agenda includes a discus- noon in the SUB pit. Special dance put on by Circle K Club by Sarah Edmunds Staff reporter Music, dancing, lights and laughter: all will be an opportuni­ ty just for special needs students and their friends. An extraordinary occasion for those who don't normally receive it is what the Circle K Service Club is making possible. From 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Hal Homes Center, stu­ dents with special needs will be them. The theme for the dance is "Rock Around the Clock" and is sponsored by Ellensburg Noon Kiwanis, along with the Circle K Service Club of Central. "I think our club gives social opportunities to those who don't normally have these kind of opportunities," Deborah Riedler, co-president of Circle K Service Club, said. "If the dance is a suc­ cess it could become an annual event for the Circle K Service able to attend a dance just for Club." Elk feeding is an event to check out The Oak Creek feeding station offers another exciting excursion- on Ellensburg's entertainment circuit. The feeding station is designed to supplement the diet of elk and bighorn sheep during the winter months. Elk and bighorn sheep need the supplemental feedings because it can be hard for the ani­ mals to find their natural feed when the snow is deep. Elk and bighorn sheep are fed separately at different locations and times. Bighorn sheep are fed during the mid morning and the feedings lake pl&ce at a location off the Old Naches Highway near the junction of State Route 410 and U.S. Highway 12. Elk are fed at about 1:30 p.m. every day at the Oak Creek elk feeding station located on U.S. Highway 12. Both sites are located about 15 miles west of Yakima. If you have never seen bighorn sheep or elk in their nat­ ural habitat drive out to Yakima and check these magnificent ani­ mals out. For more information or if you have any questions regarding animal feeding, contact the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife in Yakima at (509) 575-2740. New shop sweetens E'burg by Alicia Boggs Staff reporter Children open the door of the lit­ tle wooden cottage and anxiously file , in one by one. Each child stops and stares at the shelves with wide eyes and great anticipation. Thousands of rainbow colored jelly beans stare back at them, mounds of gooey caramel and choco­ lates are piled high, licorice ropes hang like vines ready to be eaten, and multicolored gummy treats overfill the bins. The Peppermint Stick, an old- fashioned ice cream parlor and candy shop, opened its doors three weeks ago in downtown Ellensburg. Ellensburg resident Misty Phongoudom and her partner Lonnie Dugan manage the store. They began . distributing Peppermint Stick prod­ ucts from their truck last summer. The idea worked so well they decided to make it into a permanent business. This summer they plan to continue selling products from their store location as well as distributing ice cream treats in town from their truck. The Peppermint Stick sells more than 60 different types of candies and sweets including ice cream, smooth­ ies, soda pop and homemade sand­ wiches. Women's [jfc. A #, .4. WlMf)//'': 1 3 S *t'// /" • • / ' III A w-v- • JSV-:-:-/:.i / / IlfS llti . • . iifril m *,A 'mm / '"i*" ' ' * * " ^ ^ (Above) The newly opened Peppermint Stick fills empty stomachs and cures sweet tooths of all ages. -(Left) A wide variety of candy is available and ready for consumption, along with many other treats. E.M. Yaeger/Observer "I think it (Peppermint Stick) is a The Peppermint Stick, located at great idea. It's always good to have 108 S. Water St. is open 10 a.m. to 6 a variety to choose from," Erin p.m. Monday to Friday and noon to 6 Gladson, business major, said. p.m. Saturday and Sunday. celebrated throughout February by Angela Swanson Manv events will he hpiH by Angela Swanson Staff reporter Women's History Month serves as a time to reflect on past accom­ plishments of women and to cele­ brate present and future accomplish­ ments. March 8, 1911 was represented as the first international Women's Day. In 1981, the week of March 8 was proclaimed National Women's History Week by a joint congression­ al resolution (both sides of the House agree). Women's History celebration was then expanded in 1986 to include the entire month of March. This year, Central has decided to celebrate March 1 through March 10 for Women's History Month. Put on by the Center for Student Empowerment (E-Center) and co- sponsored by the Women's Studies Program, the celebration of Women's History Month provides education and inspiration to those who want to learn more about influential women in history. .... Many events will be held throughout the celebration. There will be guest speakers, films, student talent presentations and much more. A Women's History Month collo­ quium will take place with guest speaker Susan Starbuck. Starbuck's talk is titled "Hazel Wolf: 101 Years of Activism." Wolf is known as one of the world's oldest and most influ- there are women doing more than ever before, especially in professions that were mostly dominated by men." Malone will be presenting a lec­ ture "Womanism vs. Feminism: White Women's Ideology vs. Black Women's Reality." Malone will dis­ cuss the history of womanism and feminism, how it got started and why . *1. aicuiwu auu wujr ential environmentalists. Starbuck black women subscribe to woman- will address her own process of ism whereas white women subscribe putting together the biography of to feminism. "In looking at women's issues, Wolf, as well as Wolf's influence and historical significance. Starbuck teaches English and his­ tory to future high school teachers in urban schools. who women are and what women want, you have to take into consider­ ation that women are a vibrant, viable force in society, and to de-uv _ * v »vw ui juwiwiy, auu iu She was formally the director for emphasize our existence is to de- Women s Programs at North Seattle emphasize half or more of society," Community College and president of Malone said. Center°men S H'S'°ry and CUUUra' The E"Cenler's mission stalement , • f°r celebration states that partici- Women s history month is very pating in Women's History Month impor ant because women have con- increases awareness of the women's tributed to society as equally as men, Carolyn Malone, director for the diversity center, said. "Since women are a vital force of society, movement in history and brings the realization that there is still a need for support for women in today's society.
h4v Observer — Scene — Feb. 24, 2000 Kim Nowacki/Observer For the first time Central students can make reserva­ tions for residence hall rooms from their computers. eases by Ryan Belcher Staff reporter In today's world, technology is constantly changing the way we do everyday tasks, and now the Internet is changing the way Central students reserve rooms. The new program allows students to sign-up directly from their com­ puters to make reservations for residence halls for the 2000-2001 school year. "The biggest benefit to stu­ dents is that they have all the information: they need right at their finger tips," Elaine Ames, administrative/marketing supervi­ sor of residential services, said. Students can access facts regarding housing on the housing Web page. Information such as important dates, availability and floor plans can be found on their Web site. This program is only for stu­ dents who are living on campus and wish to continue to live in res­ idence halls. Students may choose to reserve the room they currently reside in or a different room or sign-up hall. The housing department has been working on constructing and completing this program since the beginning of the school year. Ames said the new program will continue to be expanded arid improved in the future. More soft­ ware and time are needed in order to update the Web page so reserva­ tions can be made in "real time" (now a housing department offi­ cial must still process requests). Another problem with the cur­ rent Web site is Macintosh users are unable to access the site. Ames said the program is still in its initial step and is not where they want it to be, and hopefully in the upcoming months and years the Web page will be updated and imprOyed^meet student's needs. : "I Iftnfc signing up for rooms on the Internet is a really good idea because it makes it (reserving a room) a lot more accessible because you can do it from your room. You don't have to go down to Button hall or anything " Jolene Hunter, a freshman majoring in international business, said. Orleman reveals inner self by Sarah Edmunds Staff reporter Powerful, provocative and per­ sonal: words to describe the new exhibit by Jane Orleman at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. Orleman is dis­ playing her 30-year retrospective self revealed Feb. 13-March 10 at the gallery in Randall hall. Jim Sahlstrand, emeritus profes­ sor of art, invited Orleman to present her 30-year retrospective. She has done about 25 exhibits in the past 10 years at many universities, none with the high walls and ceilings the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery offers. Orleman's exhibit includes about 120 pieces of her work from over the past 30 years, including some work created as an art student at Central. Orleman felt the opening recep­ tion of her exhibit on Feb. 13 was a success, having more than 100 peo­ ple in attendance. Three of her pieces sold at the opening and quite a few of her pieces have been sold since then. One of them was titled "Outrageous Times" x?v-^rA - • mm 4 ii E.M. Yaeger/Observer Jane Orleman converses with student Donna Ullman. and produced in 1977. "It's a really charming painting , that I thought someone should always have," Orleman said. The life of Orleman was a trau­ matic one, involving incidents such as childhood rape and abuse. "When people are subject to vio­ lence they feel powerless. One of my ways that I felt powerless was that I didn't drive a car. I felt that I could­ n't control anything that powerful," Orleman said. "Through working this material in my early life, I thought one day I would like to drive a car. It took me three weeks and I had my license and could drive a car." Orleman has written a book titled "Telling Secrets: An Artist's Journey Through Childhood Trauma." In the book she discusses the feel­ ings which were the inspiration of the work in her exhibit. Students click online to register by Seran Rakes Staff reporter Every quarter students pick up the telephone and prepare themselves for nearly 10 minutes of button pushing in hopes all of the classes, they want to register for are available. This will be changing, but nobody can say when or how. Berkeley College, Duke University, Cornell University, Princeton University and now Central Washington University use or will use PeopleSoft. This new pro­ gram is being used by schools to help improve sections of their payroll, financial management, human resources, academic analytics and student services, including registra­ tion. Former President Ivory Nelson saw a need for Central to update its systems due to the life span of the old equipment and several Y2K prob­ lems. Phyllis Weddington, project manager for PeopleSoft, hopes to implement PeopleSoft in student reg­ istration bv Julv 2001. 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10 Feb. 24, 2000 — Scene — Observer The Beach: um...acceptable Well, once again I've been . duped by the local theater con- . spirators, whom I'm sure took pleasure in showing the same slop again this week instead of premiering. the new, and hopefully kick-ass, movie "Pitch Black." Needless to say, I had to-resort to spending two hours at the theater surrounded by a hunch of squealing little girls one of which, as the movie opened (no-shit- Anthony Movie-Man' Abraham tin'), shrieked, "Oh, Leonardo!" — oh, dear god.... Anyway, I'd heard from a few, allegedly good, sources that "The Beach" was pretty good. Hm—I don't think so. The major problem was the fact that it was so obviously tailored to its target market (the squealing-little-giddy-ones) that it completely abandoned what could have been a great film, had they stuck to the novel. The movie, in fact, started out kicking ass as Richard (DiCrapio), a "traveler," meets his mad neighbor Daffy (Richard Carlyle from "Trainspotting") in a Bangkok hotel and learns of a secret paradise-like, island. Finding his way there, Richard discovers "the beach," a hid­ den community of leisure-loving, pot-smoking, blue-lagoon wannabes. From, that point on it just plain sucks. Sub-plots are never resolved and the ending is laughable. Oh, sure, every thirteen year-old' girl (and probably some of the little freshman girls too) will think that this is DiCrapio's greatest film ever! And, for them I'm sure it is.... If you've got any sense what-so- ever, skip this and go rent "Heart of Darkness" (1994) with John Malkovich and Tim Roth this one is similar in theme and far superior Malkovich isn't quite as pretty though... sorry. CWU Day in Olympia, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., free including lunch, apply in SUB 116 or call 963-1693 for more info Bake Sale, 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m., first floor Randall Hall P.E. Club Bake Sale, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., first floor P.E. building "Racism Yesterday and Today" by Robert L. Herschkowitz, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Chief Owhi Room, SUB • "Superfluid Avalanches" by Dr. Katherine McCall, 4 p.m., Lind 215 • Friday, February 25 Psychology Club Bake Sale, 8 a.m. -1 p.m., first floor Psych building "Using Surface Science and Organometallic Chemistry to Understand the l^ydrodesulfurization Process" by Dr. Mark Bussell, 2 p.m., Science building 216 "Fred Flinstone's Computer: Rocks with Memory" by Dr. Katherine McCall, 3 p.m., Science building 216 "The Earth Quakes" by Jeffrey Lee, 4 p.m., Science building 147 CWU Guitar Ensemble concert, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall ) Saturday, February 26 "Scenes from Operas," 2 p.m., Hertz Hall 110 Sunday, February 27 i CWU Brass Choir concert, 3 p.m., Hertz Hall Mark Rice and Philip Dean trombone recital, 5 p.m., Hertz Hall Belly dancing classes, 7 p.m., Jazzercize Center- $5 per class Kevin Glenn and Pat O'Donel trumpet recital, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall PE Club Bake Sale, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., first floor PE building 'Taxi Blues," Russian Club film, 6 p.m., L&L 325 Bake Sale, 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m. first floor Randall Hall International Radio and Television Society meeting, noon, Bouillon 215 Brown Bag Series, 'The Independent Woman in the New Millennium," nboh -1 r p.m., SUB Owhi Room Classic Film Series, "Z," 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $2.50 admission Wind Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall Karaoke night, Horseshoe Sports Bar, free AA meeting, noon, SUB 107 r Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting, noon, Sue Lombard "Hazel Wolf: 101 Years of Activism" by Dr. Susan Starbuck, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Mary Grupe Center Dealing with Long Distance Relationships, 4 - 5 p.m., Student Health & Counseling Center, Wickerath Lounge Circle K Volunteer Club, 5:15 p.m., SUB 209 Black Student Union, 6 p.m., Sam's Place (located in SUB Cafe) CWU Fashion Show, 6 - 9 p.m., SUB Ballroom, $5 per person, $8. per couple, win CDs, clothing and door prizes Symphonic Band concert, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall Karaoke night, Frazzini's Pizza, 8 p.m. - mid­ night Do you have an event you- want to publicize? Call Elizabeth Belts or Heather Askew at 963-1073, fax 963-1027, or e-mail us at beltse@cwu.edu E.M. Yaeger/Observer The Family Consumer Science Department bought the Breeze Thru Cafe, located between Michaelsen and Randall halls. Since the purchase, tablecloths, flowers and other changes have been made. fr The IMone Attraction Solon & Day Spa feb. 24 - fltareh 10 0 t i « 421N. Pearl 925-3159 MM llaireul/ Special with Select /tyli/t only Spend a year ahi your own ey to: ^ ifewyScchcinse andseem¥w«1dl through ~ Implications far sefeM exchanges «lliPllSl ~"y* fA'' -4siwfei f" * , if w f OIUcfc'rf internatfonal Office of International Studies and Programs International Center (across from L&L) Call 963-3612 to make an appointment with Rob
Observer — Scene — Feb. 24, 2000 fflj success by Kiley Sharpe Staff reporter Now is the time to start thinking of summer internships and full time jobs. Career Development Services. (CDS) offers students information and workshops to help prepare for a future in a professional working environment. With Career Quest 2000 just around the -corner, students need to be updating resume and cover letters. More than 80 employers will be vis­ iting Central from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 19, in the SUB ballroom and theater. Maxine Herbert-Hill, associate director at CDS, said everyone, regardless, of year, should come down to visit Career Quest and to remember every employer participat­ ing is a potential boss. "t think we will have a very diverse group of companies, some­ thing for every major," Teri Hendrickson, CentraFs program supervisor and recruiting coordina­ tor, said Career Quest 2000 will offer summer employment, internship and full-time job opportunities. For stu­ dents that would like to continue their education there will be repre­ sentatives from graduate schools. "I encourage students to make up personal business cards and dress nicely regardless if you have an interview or not," Herbert-Hill said. Herbert-Hill said students should begin thinking about internships as early as their freshmen year. At the end oL45 credits, students are eligible for an internship.j(Co-Op experience) through Central The spring quarter registration cut-off date is April 3. Guidebooks are avail­ able in CDS, Barge 202, which informs the student about applica­ tions, deadlines, expectations and how to get the most from their Co-op experience. CDS offers a variety of work­ shops, including resume and cover letter writing and interviewing tech­ niques, Students can make an appointment in CDS to have some­ one look over their resume and cover letter and discuss the changes. In addition, CDS offers a wide variety of books on jobs, internships, resumes and interviewing. A listing of them can be found on the CDS Web site www.cwu.edu/~careerdv/, The Web site also offers advising, employers who are currently visiting Central, and internship and job searches. The applications needed for interviews can also be down­ loaded and filled out from the site. tours This winter the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nasikelt River Discovery Center are offering tours. individual guide. The tours will begin at the Icicle Ski Trail ticket booth and last from 10 a.mftyribon.' K Local naturalists will be leading a variety of events every Sunday through March 5. Each tour differs and will reflect the skills of each For more information about the ecology tours, contact Rebecca Franco at (509) 548-7641 (extension 226). Cenl ra I Wash i n gto n U niversi ty " ' *" vnas t Order yours today from our store, by phoife or online! f msm mmm 111E. 8th Ave* 509-925-9851 www.jerrols.com SUM Daren Schuettpelz/Observer Online (Above) After a long day on the slopes, it's time to put a fork in Rachel - she's done. (Right) Jon, middle, and Rachel, right, caught in a rare moment standing-up, are ready to follow Jay the "expert", left, down a run. Rookies tear up mountain by Rachel Wiersma, Jon Guddat, Daren Schuettpelz and Jay Santos Observer staff Learning to snowboard on a slope with little more than black diamond runs may not sound like the ideal training ground but Alpental's runs can be just that. We took the time out of our busy schedules to review the benefits of learning to ski or snowboard at Alpental. Alpental offers skiers four chair- lifts including a high speed quad. There are a number of runs including many intermediate and advanced runs and two beginner runs. For the beginner, Alpental is the best kept secret in the skiing world. Most beginners are spooked by the more challenging runs and flee to the safer West Face. The Alpental runs are less crowded and more enjoy­ able. We began' (as first time snow- boarders) on Ingrid's Inspiration, a black diamond run. We basically had to learn quick, or roll down the mountain. Following a few quick pointers from the one person who knew how to snowboard, Jay, we plunged down the mountain. Several bruises and pulled muscles later we reached the bottom more or less intact. After we "mastered" using the toe and back edge of our boards we dis­ covered a new challenge: getting off the chairlift without biffing and caus­ ing a considerable traffic jam of other skiers. Jon made the unfortu­ nate mistake of clambering under the ropes and was almost hit in the head by the chairlift. Dodging the onslaught of little children proved to be another obsta­ cle. 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Observer — Sports— Feb. 24, 2000 move upcoming Men's Basketball: . * Saturday vs. Western - 7 p.m. - Nicholson Pavillion - Doors open at 6 p.m. Wrestling: *NCAA regionals in Kearny, Nebraska by Angie Dirk Staff reporter Central Washington University — 88, St. Martin's University — 76 It's called steppin' up. The dictionary can­ not define it. Fans cannot explain it. , Nevertheless, whatever it is, the basketball court magnifies it. Enter three athletes — senior forward Carson Payne, senior guard Reggie Ball, and junior guard Damien Chapman. One of them kept Central alive in the first half, and the other two turned the tide in the second. All together, the three led Central to its seventh straight vic­ tory, making St. Martin's University the latest victim (88-76). The first half highlighted a performance the men would just soon forget. Central com­ mitted 17 turnovers and shot just 35.5 percent from the floor before heading into the break.. Enter specimen #1 — Chapman. His was the performance that kept Central alive. Coming off the bench to score 16 points, the Aussie continued to prove himself with a hot shooting hand. By game's end, he had scored 19 points and created the spark for Central. "He kept us in there...making shots, taking it to the rim and scoring," head coach Greg Sparling said. Despite Chapman's efforts, Central still trailed by 11 at the half, 42-31. The team had overcome a nine-point deficit to tie the game at 29, but struggled in the final four minutes as St. Martin's went on a 13-2 tear. "We just weren't making our shots. We also had a large amount of turnovers...very unchar­ acteristic of us," Sparling said. Enter specimens #2 and #3 — Payne and Ball. The two seniors led Central back from the brink, scoring a combined 40 points in the sec­ ond half alone. Payne finished with game-highs of 31 points (22 in the second half) and 10 boards. For his part, Ball scored 18 of his 22 points in the winning half and dished out nine assists. "Both the guys played a great second half. They stepped up and did everything we could ask of them," Sparling said. Central had entered the game fresh after the break, going on a 10-0 run to tie it at 46-46 with over 14 minutes left in the contest. The teams battled back and forth over the next 12 minutes, trading shot for shot. When the dust and debris finally settled, the definition of steppin' up became clear — the triumvirate of Payne, Ball and Chapman accounted for 72 of Central's 88 points. Central Washington University — 90, Seattle Pacific University — 86 For the second time this season, senior guard Corby Schuh's smooth release gave Central the game winning three-pointer. On both occasions, his shot came inside the 20- second mark. "He's a guy that can make a lot of big shots," Sparling said. With the 90-86 victory over Seattle Pacific University, the Wildcats moved into a first- place tie with the Falcons in the West Division. Both teams are 11-2 in the conference, but Central has beaten the Falcons twice, giving Central the tiebreaker. The Wildcats, who converted on 18 of 20 free throws, played suffocating defense follow­ ing Schuh's shot to seal the victory. Rinta blocked a desperation Falcon shot, and team­ mate Stone recovered the basketball. "David Stone is a great defender, and when See MEN, Page 74 mmmm 9 Heather Trimm/Observer After defeating two more opponents, Central climbed into the top spot in the Pac West conference. Central hosts Western this Saturday. Men's rugby seeks spot in sweet sixteen 1 . MR *.V,y.v • V- mmm ' 1. " 1 '* *•' - v tJ ^ J& ' 4 v • x *« : y-i V- #v.v '**:'••• tr:- ,£ File photo/Observer Central men defeated Oregon State last weekend to remain undefeated for the season. Central will host University of Oregon this Saturday. by Kirsten Thum Staff reporter After hearing the words "sweet sixteen" some might picture Molly Ringwald in that '80s flick "Sixteen Candles" or college basket­ ball's "Sweet Sixteen." For the Central Men's Rugby Club it means the chance to compete against the top sixteen collegiate rugby teams in the United States. "We're a young team," Tim Tyler, senior elementary education major, team captain and coach, said. "This year we're focused on com­ ing together to prepare for the tough schedule ahead of us. We went undefeated last quarter. Our goal right now is to be number one and go to the Sweet Sixteen." The Central Men's Rugby Club was estab­ lished in 1972. Since then Central has been represented almost every year in the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union (PNRFU). PNRFU consists of five teams this year: Central, University of Oregon, University of Washington, Western Washington University and Oregon State University. Normally Central's rival to the east at Washington State University would be included but they are on suspension from the league at this time. This season's coaches Tyler and Joel Tax had a lot to say about the team and their expec­ tations for the rest of the season. With a 4-0 record at this point, both coaches are confident in their teammates' abilities to go all the way. "We have a lot of potential and some great athletes out. If we get our skills together we can go as far as we want to hopefully the play­ offs, Tax, senior law and justice major, team captain and coach, said. Last weekend Central won its game against OSU in Corvallis, Ore., with a final score of 18-15. "It was a real rugby game. OSU played really hard. Their strong offense was countered by our strong defense. We just stuck it out and came up with a win," Tyler said. Central is scheduled to play U of O this weekend at home (weather permitting). Nate Larson, sophomore administrative management major, has confidence in the strong experience held by the team's forwards See RUGBY, Page 13
Feb. 24, 2000— Sports — Observer by Natalie Lutgen Staff reporter Ellensburg community members and Central students have a new sports opportunity available to them. Roller hockey, or hockey played on inline skates, is a growing interest among citizens and will provide an alternative, activity in Ellensburg. Steve Waldeck, Central recreation director, hopes to launch a roller hockey program for students this spring. The program will give stu­ dents another option for recreation. "We already have a place we can use." Waldeck said. The two tennis courts north of the Japanese garden on campus have been identified as the area that will be used, since the courts are rarely occupied. Waldeck is in the process of obtaining roller hockey goals and two sets of goalie equipment for the program. "One of the top priorities of the recreation department right now is to get this up and running," Waldeck said. "The support among students has been great." Ellensburg citizens also have a chance to get involved in the pro­ gram. Craig Rademacher, who has been involved with creating the youth leagues for the Ellensburg communi­ ty, is excited about the prospect of this growing sport. "We are just now establishing what we are calling the Ellensburg Inline Hockey Club, (EIHC)," Rademacher said. "We are an associ­ ation interested in forwarding the interest of roller hockey in the Ellensburg community." The grand opening of inline hocky at Mountain View Park was last October. Much of the play will be there once the weather improves in the spring, when the youth league will kick off and a summer league : with a three on three tournament is in the works. Interested roller hockey players can go to the Ellensburg Racquet and Recreation Center for information. JodiHoctor, facility coordinator for the Ellensburg Racquet and Recreation Center, said pick-up games are going on court #3 of the facility. The court is available from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays for all ages and any abilities. On Sundays, it is available for younger kids from 3-5 p.m., and for older people from 5-7 p.m. Open play is now offered to the general public. Participants should bring their own equipment. Barriers are placed around a tennis court that has been designated for roller hockey play. The city of Ellensburg will spon­ sor the youth leagues at first, which are broken down into age groups of kids 10 and under and 14 and under. As the sport increases in demand, the city will decide whether to also spon­ sor other leagues, including an adult league 18 and o.ver and a senior "geezer" league. Ron Breckon, who is involved in organizing the senior or "geezer" league, invites people to become active. "I would encourage anyone who has. an interest to come out and see what's going on and sign up," Breckon said. Upcoming events for the EIHC wS*wJW5ift£i: ... v-* BlSiJb.. x Courtesy of Ron Breckon Central students await roller hockey program, which may open early this spring. include the spring inline hockey and equipment swap, which will be from 2-4:30 p.m.,Saturday, March 11 at the Ellensburg Racquet and Recreation Center. Rademacher said part of the activities may include vis­ its from equipment vendors, presen­ tation of hockey videos and a bake sale to help raise funds that will enable the program to grow. "It will be an opportunity for peo­ ple to sign up for leagues," Rademacher said. Continued from Page 72 and is looking forward to this weekend's game, "We're shooting for first place-in the league. Wfe icpow we're the best team. We just have to prove it on the field," Larson said. Winning entrance into the Sweet Sixteen-Championship holds the same prestige in rugby as the Sweet Sixteen in college basketball. "In the last four years we've only lost four league games. In 1998 we went undefeated gaining entrance into the Sweet Sixteen Division I Collegiate Rugby Championship," Alex McCracken, club president, said. "I see a lot of great talent in this year's team. We're looking to take the league this year. We've got some good competition coming from Oregon, but we're planning to put them down." When asked what it feels like to make it to the "Sweet Sixteen" Bronson Brown senior law and jus­ tice major, club vice president and treasurer, said, "It's a great experi­ ence. -5\Ye gofto travel andW^as good for our college because our name got out all over the United States. It's good for otir program because it's the farthest we've ever made it. It was pretty exciting know­ ing out of all the colleges in the nation we made it to the final sixteen. People were commenting that we were definitely the smallest school to make it." The team's next game against U of 0 will be hosted by Central at 1 p.m. F?b. 26 at Tomlinson Field. "We'd like to have people come to our games. Come out and see what rugby's about," Bronson said. Xdesign your life / with graduate studies in __ ^^^~ __ ^arGhiteGture interior design Iandscape architecture change your career, or advance it: and if you wonder what we mean by : "interdisciplinary design," ask us. WSU Spokane Interdisciplinary Design Institute Open House • Friday, Feb. 25, 20.00 5:30-7pm IDi Gallery, Phase One Classroom Bldg. C Riverppint campus \ 668 N Riverppint Blvd, Spokane . For more information: \ 509.35.8.7920 or dcsigri@wsu.edu untry s •Wis* # k "%&< /«! mm , , -f , A' V' tkeir}mMMv0^ lAke,io meet ourfaciif Marines W^,MARiN«OFFICEH,GOM The hew. The Proud MM
Observer — Sports — Feb. 24, 2000 Women split two at home by Tim Bottorf Staff reporter What once was lost . was found...and then mysteriously disap­ peared again. The three-ball reap­ peared from nowhere Thursday, paving the way for a Wildcat''win over Western Washington University. The home crowd of 856, three time's the average attendance, helped boost Central to a victory over the number one team in the PacWest conference. "That was awesome," junior guard Kristeri Willis said. "We want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting us." . Senior forwards Jaime Johnston and Becki Matzen, as well as sopho­ more forward Linsey Heebink, hit clutch threes when foul trouble forced Willis to sit early in the sec­ ond half. Johnston and Matzen each finished with 10 points, and Heebink with five. Even with foul trouble, Willis led all scorers with 19 points and four steals in the game. She scored 11 points in the first half. The team's rock-solid defense kept the Vikings from pillaging and plundering Thursday. Central's guards kept Western guard Amanda Olsen to four points in the contest. Olsen came into the game averaging 14.5 points a game. Central's post players contained Lisa Berendsen, averaging 10.5 points a game, to just six. "It was our best defensive effort of the season," Central head coach Jeff Whitney said. Western's starters' and reserves kept fouling all night, sending Central to the charity stripe 28 times. Central took advantage of the oppor­ tunity, converting 23 of them. The game was intensely close in the first half, with neither team estab­ lishing the lead. Central went into halftime ahead 30-25. - The Wildcats stormed out of the locker room and jump-started the second half, going on a five-point run and never ldokirig back. • Down 43-37 with 10:24 left in the game, Western-coach Carmen Dolfo took a time out. •'Attack the boards!" Dolfo said to her team. Western out-rebounded Central in the second half, but it was not enough to come away with their 23rd straight victory over Central. The Wildcats celebrated at midcourt after winning 62-51. "It was a huge upset," Whitney said. After the emotionally charged win on Thursday, Central came crashing back to earth Saturday against Seattle Pacific University. Falcon forward Gyongyver Balogh had her way all night, finish­ ing with 27 points and three swats. Once again, the game was a back- and-forth battle in the first half. Again, the Wildcats held the lead at halftime, 32-29. This time, however, the opponent came out guns blazing in the second half. SPU shot a mind- blowing 79 percent from the field in the second half, from which Central could not recover. Y The Wildcats. "Spent.all their ener­ gy in the first .half •trying to keep up with the Falcons' physical play. Frustrated and dead tired, Central resorted to passive defense and foul­ ing, allowing SPU to win 73-60. Sophomore center'Rose Shaw led Central with 12 points and 13 rebounds in the loss, her second dou- 'ble-double in three days and fifth on the season. Freshman guard Meggen. Kautzky, known more for her defen­ sive prowess, scored 11 points in the contest. Johnston and Matzen played their last games in Nicholson Pavilion Saturday. Matzen scored 11 points, including three treys. Johnston played hard although she had an off night and did not score. "Emotionally we were drained and it showed out on the court," Matzen said. "I wish we could have gotten the win," Matzen said expressing her disappointment over not winning her final home game. The top six ranked teams will go to the regional playoffs, however, because five PacWest teams are in the top six, that will probably not happen. The NCAA Division II pow­ ers that be would like to see more participation from other area region­ al conferences. Right now, Central is behind three other PacWest teams in the regional rankings. Central is now 17-6, 10-4 in the conference. It's crunch time for the. team now. They need to win three of their remaining four games on the road to make it to regionals. One of Heather Trimm/Observer Kristen Willis, second leading Wildcat burglar, goes for another steal in the win against Western Thursday. those wins must be at SPU March 4. It is imperative Central beat out the Falcons in the rankings. Central will hit the road to play Western Oregon University Thursday and Humboldt State Saturday. Both teams have losing records and Central beat both at home earlier this season. The Wildcats out-rebounded Western Oregon 40-27 and forced 26 turnovers Jan. 27. HSU had 33 turnovers against Central Jan. 29 while Johnston went ballistic from downtown, scoring 25 points. MEN: Central to battle Western in Pac West showdown Continued from Page 12 he scores, it's a bonus for us. He did a tremendous defensive job on Donte Quinine," Sparling said. Schuh, who was four of eight from downtown, paced the Wildcats with 20. Rinta, who hit on three-of- three from beyond the arc, scored a Central career high 17 points. Rinta also led Central with eight boards and completed a well-bal- anced game of four assists, one steal and two blocks. "He (Rinta) works harder than anyone else for rebounds. He's a smart basketball player," Sparling said. A total of 2175 turned out for the contest, but not all were Falcon fans. "We had about 750 fans here and our support was unbelievable. It really felt like a neutral court game," Sparling'said. Central is now first in the PacWest, but they must win Saturday against Western to hold the position. Western's presence in Nicholson Pavilion has always incited hard­ core Central fans, but the importance placed on a Wildcat win could esca­ late the hysteria beyond previous match-ups. "We have the best fans in the PacWest and definitely the loudest. It's going to be a big game and fans know it," Sparling said. Four Wildcat swimmers prepare to continue on to the NCAA Division II Nationals by Richard Jolliffe Staff reporter Central's swimming team com­ pleted its 1999-2000 regular season schedule last weekend by hosting the Central Washington Invitational. Before the meet began, three Central swimmers qualified for the NCAA Division II National meet on Mar. 8-11 in Buffalo, NY. These were junior Natalie Price, sopho­ more Artiy Mahre, and senior Joni Jacobs. This figure was increased by one when junior Jay Box also qualified for the National meet. Jacobs was impressed by the performances of the participants last weekend. "It was a really good meet with a lot of good times," Jacobs said. 'There were a lot of good perfor­ mances." The Central men swimmers enjoyed success in many of the races. Box qualified for Nationals by winning the 200 freestyle and both the 100 and 200 backstrokes. Freshman Ben McKee and senior Tony Preston enjoyed first and sec­ ond places in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. The women's side enjoyed sim­ ilar results. Jacobs finished second in both the 100 and 200 backstroke. Mahre finished third in the 200 fly. Junior Deborah Frazee finished third in the 200 backstroke. Sophomore Jessica Spriggs fin­ ished first in the 1650 freestyle. In the 400 relay freestyle Central had two teams, placing third and fourth. Freshman Josh Whall was also happy to have competed. "I had four out of five best indi­ vidual best times," Whall said. "This has been the best meet of my career." Price, Mahre, Jacobs and Box will represent Central at the nation­ al meet in Miarch in Buffalo, NY. $1.50 pounders '& well drinks Tuesday A Thursday 317 N. Main 962-4141 "To stej) into the country garden room was a truCy wonderfuCexperience." Tort Orchard, (gift Certificates JAvaiCa6Ce JACCtheme rooms have Jacuzzis, Vown comforters, Large TVs, ycR, HefricCgerators, Non-smoking. 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Feb. 24, 2000 — Sports — Observer Pacific West Conference PACIFIC DIVISION Jr ••• • Conference Overall I STANDINGS. W-L W-L Brigham Young-Hawaii 10-2 17-6 Alaska Fairbanks 7-3 13-12 Montana St.-Billings 6-5 16-9 Chaminade 6-7 . 12-13, , r Hawaii Hilo : 6-7 v 12-13 : ' HaWaii Pacific r 5-7 11-13 Alaska Anchorage - 4-6 15-9 Western New* Mexico, 2-9 8-16 * \ - ' i. • WEST DIVISION W-L W-L • Seattle Pacific » •' . 1 1-2 21-4 CentralWashington 19-5 Western Washington 9-4 17-8 Saint Martin's.... ' 6-7 : 9-16 Western jOregpri:' 2-12 . , . 6-19 Humboldt State 1-13 6-19 Northwest Nazarene • 0-0.. 13-18 Seattle University 0-0 6-17 Simon Fraser .... 0-0 5-20 s Basketball Pacific West Conference Conference Overall STANDINGS W-L W-L Western Washington 12-2 20-3 Montana St.-Billings 13-3 18-6 Alaska-Anchorage 13-4 18-6 Central Washington 10-4 17-6 Seattle Pacific 9-5. 17-6 Western Oregon 6-10 11-14 Alaska-Fairbanks 6-11 12-13 Saint Martin's 3-11 9-14 Western New Mexico , 3-13 7-16 Humboldt State 1-13 5-17 Northwest Nazarene 0-0 26-4 Seattle University 0-0 7-17 (Standings as of Feb. 23) Have a great idea to share with the edi­ tors? 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No, this column will be about the people who make the Central basket­ ball program what it is, and why this Saturday 3,500 people will cram inside Nicholson Pavilion for Western. This column is about people like Reggie Ball, who's put aside any type of Division I ego he possibly had when he came from Portland State, and turned the Wildcats from a team with possibility to a team winning. It's about all the regular fans and those who come out of the woodwork for the Western game. Regulars like the "baseline boys" who are always giving a ref or an opposing player an earful and those who use Saturday as another reason to DRINK and be merry. It's about pre-season All-American Carson Payne, who has lived up to his pre-season expectations when it has counted the most. Just look at his 37 points against Seattle Pacific, or his 31 in a win at St Martin's last week. It's about professors like Ken Briggs and Wolfgang Franz, who never miss a home or away game and custo­ dian Teresa Miller, who takes the time to decorate the basketball offices with every Central article to be found. It's about role-players like Brandon Rinta and Corby Schuh, role-players who fit perfectly in the Wildcats puzzle. It's about Nicholson Pavilion, a building with so much mystique and history behind it that it makes the ulti­ mate home court advantage. It's about Robert Lowery, the voice of the Wildcats, a voice which has been calling Central games for six years with the passion of a national title game. It's about head coach Greg Sparling, who is never too busy to stop and talk for a minute, always speaks his mind and wants nothing more than for his alma mater to be the best. It's about the things which make the rivalry between Central and Western: Shirts and chants, wild fans and indulgence, great games and hated players. It's about walking up to a Western fan and calling them a bong carrying, pot-smoking, VW van dri­ ving, tree-hugging, Westerner, who goes to a school where the heroes are Cheech and Chong. Then having them turn around and call you a beer-drink­ ing, cow-tipping, AA meeting- regular, cowboy wannabe. Whether it's a con­ stant bombardment of "Western you suck," chants or playing for pride and bragging rights, it all makes this rival­ ry one of the best in all of Division II. And finally it's about how much I've enjoyed watching Central-Western since I can remember. So as I cover per­ haps my last Western game Saturday night there is only one thing left to say: To me, Western, you'll always suck! A. Glacier National Park Where do vou see yourself this summer? Choose A or B Sharing a trail with a mountain goat B. Commuting in bumper to bumper traffic? B. same old crowd? Spending hot A humid summer nights next to an air conditioner as you hike through snow capped glacier peaks? A. 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Excellent work experience opportunity as Resident Advisor, Activities Director or Residence Hall Director working with high school students during a residential summer school at Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, WA. For more information call (509) 762-5351 x 203 or e- mail: hroffice@bbcc.ctc.edu. EEO 3/9 FRATERNITIES - SORORITIES - CLUBS - STUDENT GROUPS Student organizations earn $1000- $2000 with the easy campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact campusfundraiser.com, (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com. -1026 KING COUNTY PARK SYSTEM summer positions available. Daycamp/Playground Programs 8 wks, M-F, King County Locations, $7-12/hr to start. Organize and supervise activities for children, ages 6-12. Call 206-296-2965 for appt. 3/9 SUMMER CAMP JOBS Camp Fire is hiring responsible adults for resident youth camp. Director Positions: Assistant Camp, Unit, Arts/Crafts, Archery, Nature, Ropes Course, Backpacking. Other Positions: Cabin Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks, Maintenance, Nurses. Call 8Q0-548-8884. 2/24 SUMMER CAMP JOBS AT CAMP KIRBY! Camp Fire Boys and Girls Camp Kirby is hiring for the following positions: Counse­ lors, Outdoor Living Specialist, Lifeguards, Archery Instructors and More! On-campus interviews will be held on March 13. For more information visit the Career Center or call Camp Fire Boys and Girls at (360)733-5710.3/9 FIND A ROOMMATE www.itsup2u.com/roomate WILL BUY VEHICLES, running or not. $25-$1000. Call Gary at 962-3220 or Rich at 968-9499. 6/3
D Observer — Sports — Feb. 24, 2000 The MLIS degree is the gateway to an incredible variety of exciting and dynamic professional positions including: Web Developer Children's Librarian Technology Trainer Library Director Information Systems Manager Electronic Resource Librarian Reference Librarian Database Project Coordinator Law Librarian Software Technology Manager Cataloger for Visual Images Archivist for Recordings Systems Support Specialist Abstractor/lndexer Humanities Bibliographer Project Manager School Library Media Specialist Meta-data Specialist Our program is growing my leaps and bounds - we have more spaces for beginning students than ever before. This is an excellent time to get on board! For more information: Read H www.ischool.washington.edu Call 8 206.543.1794 Write H slis@ii.washington.edu SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 328 Old Electrical Engineering Building, Box 352930, Seattle, WA 98195 Evening Information Sessions also available on the University of Washington Seattle Campus GET CONNECTED SPRING QUARTER ANTHROPOLOGY GOES ONLINE ANTH 110 AND ANTH 130 are now being offered on the web! Introduction to Biological Anthropology, 110 An anthropological view of human biological development, past, present and future. This is an on-line course presenting materials to help self-directed students appreciate the major scientific principles and historical process needed to understand our human origins. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 130 This course provides you with an overview of the major topic areas of cultural anthropology. It assumes you have not had previous courses in anthropology. This is an on-line course presenting materials to help self-directed students appreciate the diversity of humanity and the major scientific principles and historical processes needed to understand cultures. Course Requirements: Requires a minimum of five hours of access to a computer each week and web access and E-mail service at home or in a student computer lab. Registration: Starting February 21, 2000, continuing students can register at their designated pre-registration times by calling REGI at (509) 963-7344. Systems Requirements: Double speed CD ROM Drive or higher Color, 1000s 640x480 pixel Sound Card 16 MB Ram Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT Macintosh Systems 7.01 or later, QuickTime. For more information contact the Department of Anthropology at (509) 963-3201. 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