•alu Central construction team helps out the Children's Activity Museum. See Scene, Page 8 Two Central track members return from Nationals. See Sports, Page 12 wrfM •ri.r*'t m WILDCATS CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Thursday. June 1. 2000/ Vol. 73 No. 25 http://www.cwu.edu/~observer Sfpij Xmn Correction The correct phone number,, for enrolling kids'at Centrars: Early, Childhood and Learning Center (Spectacle 5/25) for summer quarter is 963-1744. ,« SafeRide prompts student concerns budget tightens by Charlie Tu Staff reporter SafeRide could potentially become extinct if proper actions are not taken and attitudes rectified. The political and administrative issues surrounding the service has prompt­ ed harsh student and faculty criti­ cism. Since the inception of the ser­ vice, two years ago, the ride has been bumpy. "There is a lot of student concern about SafeRide and it is going to have to be addressed quickly," Bill Salcedo, Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors president-elect, said. Salcedo cites the oddity of how the SafeRide budget for the current academic year is more than $60,000, an increase from $25,000 from a year ago, yet there has only been a slight increase in service hours and a cut in hours after midnight. Sarah Shumate, vice president of Student Affairs, has expressed con­ cern about SafeRide. She believes that extending the service hours beyond midnight, especially on Wednesday, will make the adminis­ tration seem soft on alcohol abuse. "Extending SafeRide hours more than it is now will be a barrier to stu­ dent academic success. If students want something they should write a properly written referendum instead of the one they passed which doesn't communicate anything about what they wanted," Shumate said. Corola Alden, director of SafeRide operations, said students have been misinformed about the slashing of SafeRide hours. "We haven't been cutting hours at all. We actually have an increase of 35 percent in hours of operation, so I don't know why students are led to believe that," Alden said. Gail Farmer, SafeRide coordina­ tor and wellness counselor, was sur­ prised by Salcedo's initial disap­ pointment with their service policy. "I would recommend that Bill brainstorm and keep communication lines open. Other than that, we've heard nothing at all—communication wise-from Bill Salcedo with the Wildcat Wellness office," Farmer said. Questions and confusion about the hours of operation aren't the only factors that are plaguing the innova­ tive service. "Politics are paralyzing the work that has to be done on SafeRide. They are playing games with student funds and disregarding our safety and well-being," Mark Dickerman, sophomore history major said. Concerns over the direction of SafeRide has been so heated at times that Salcedo and -BOD President Kristy Gillespie eventually apolo­ gized personally to Trumpy. "It is some adversarial energy that I don't understand. Maybe it is a per­ sonal attack on someone. We've been 'open book' about our finances since day one," Farmer said. Because the budget was over­ spent fall quarter, administrative decisions to cut staff hours, phone usage and promotional activities were made. ....... _ WSmmmmMmmmmm. mm mm Wmmm wzmmmgm ^ w:- :P •mWgmmMmiiM MPMPjBM ' 'W ' "**' V A MHii s WtMMM s ' iHMiii jr mm mmz mS * 'X * ' , Kim Nowacki/Observer Here comes the 'Tickle Monster' Ayumi Fsurumachi, left, entertains Jeanie Polishook at the Early Childhood Learning Center located in Brooklane Village. See related story on page 11. Protesters prepare for arrival of circus M ofay.'-.-.•••• '/•'-'Y/.'A' •• Circuses are awesome. There's nothing wronq with ** them. — Colin Davis by Daren Schuettpelz and Jerry Mooketsane Staff reporters The circus is coming to town but not everyone is cheering allegations of animal cruelty may taint the per­ formance. The Jordan World Circus will appear at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds tonight. However, the circus will be protested by Central's Roots and Shoots club. "We'd just like people to have a better understanding," Erica Knauf, Roots and Shoots president, said. "Most people aren't educated in what goes on behind the scenes." The club is protesting the circus because they believe the animals have been abused in the past. The club cited several United States Department of Agriculture violations See Circus, Page 5
t : ) June 1,2000 — News — Observer Tow-Away Zone Students express road rage about Central parking lots What's your biggest problem with parking on cam­ pus? What would you like to see changed to help current parking prob­ lems? "I never park on cam­ pus. Commuting from Yakima is expensive enough so I park at Albertson's and save some money," Crystal Erickson, junior accounting major: "The parking fines are outra­ geous! They hand them out way too will­ ingly," Jessica Dresher, sophomore accounting major. "I park on campus three times a month. I by Charlie Tu Staff reporter Students are beginning to wonder why finding parking spots at Central has become such a difficult task. They also want to know where their money is going. "I can't believe how ridicu­ lous the parking situation is at Central. It's probably easier to strike gold than finding a spot to park, in addition to me pay­ ing an arm and a leg to buy a permit," sophomore recreation­ al studies major Maleah Pullar said. Central has more than 6,500 students and has 3,782 parking spots to match. In comparison, Western Washington University's 11,000 student population has 3,309 parking spaces. Still, some students don't see that as an e.xcuse for a shortage in parking. "Allow more time before classes to find parking or buy a discount permit," Central parking coordinator Barbara Maloney said. Although most students don't complain of such parking woes, others have been attempt­ ing to use that formula to no success and do not see an improvement any time soon. "Sometimes I leave an extra five or ten minutes early for class and there is still no park­ ing. And you know what really gets me mad? The fact that I paid $60 for a parking permit. Where does all that money go?" sophomore business major Ben Jury said. The campus parking authority receives a significant amount of funding through the sale of permits. From 1998 to 1999, total sales of Kim Nowacki/Observer The little yellow parking ticket envelope is not an unfa­ miliar sight to some students. regular permits were $268,728. As some stu­ dents wonder where the money goes, parking administrators want to remind students that the parking office is a self sufficient agency within the university. "Everything in this office is paid for with our own budget," Maloney said. Although the parking office is operated from internal funds, some students are skepti­ cal of whether the office is doing enough to improve current parking conditions. "I would love to know exactly where all the green (money) goes, hopefully they are doing stuff to unclog this parking deal," junior English major Sadee Hamilton said. A review of the Parking Office budget revealed that the agency is predicting a $173,610 surplus at the end of this year, $20,000 more than what they had in 1999. "If that is the amount of money they saved up, which is a whole bunch, then they should totally be building more damn parking spots. I'm tired of pay­ ing my permit money and not seeing any results," Pullar said. The budget further indicated that the office has spent $6,000 less this year, than during the same time last year, on repairs and maintenance. And there has been a dramatic increase, almost by $19,000, in parking fines compared to last year. "I don't think it would take a genius to figure out that since parking fines were increased, it is a clear sign that there is not enough parking for students. We have to resort on taking our chances and getting fined. It is terrible," Hamilton said. The director of the parking office explained that the surplus is actually budgeted revenues for capital projects. He also claimed that his office is behind on revenue projections. The decrease of funds is due to the fact that fewer students are getting tickets, although fines have gone up. And new slots are being considered, including a space next to A.C. Video where the parking office is planning to construct a general lot. While not all students agree that there is a shortage in parking slots at Central, most see a vital need of an open dialogue toward improv­ ing the situation. "There is sufficient parking. I've never come to school and not been able to find park­ ing. Just explore other lots that you haven't tried before," junior business major Zach Raines said. don't own a pass because they are too expensive. I usually bor­ row a pass from one of my room­ mates or hit on the park­ ing lady so she'll let it slide," Greg Schoby, biology major. "Parking passes and the fines are ridiculously over-priced," jessica Kennedy, senior psycholo­ gy major. "It's bull­ shit when your pass falls off of your mirror, and you have to go through the appeals process. They should be able to look up your license plate and see if you have a pass," Todd Jolly, senior sociology major. "I think the parking fines are too expensive since there aren't even enough places to park on campus," Katie Hollar, junior nutrition major. "They don't give you enough time to go down and buy a parking pass before they give you a ticket," Blaine Stewart, junior history major. "The fines are high. I guess they are necessary, but they don't need to charge that much," Cheryl Case, sophomore ele­ mentary major. "I park off campus and walk because parking on campus is too expensive and there isn't enough park- • _ // ing, Aileen Brooke, senior adminis­ trative manage­ ment major. "I would like to see more parking lots, especially around Nicholson Pavilion and the PE build­ ing. Lower the costs in the parking pass­ es. We already pay enough to go to school here," Erika Denny, senior leisure services major. "I would like to see closer parking and have a lot more options. I would also like to not wait as long to get a decent park­ ing spot," Janet Alarcon, freshman busi­ ness major. "Don't sell more parking passes than parking spaces," Joy Carlson, senior leisure services major. "Have more lots for us to park at. There is not enough here at all," Melissa Martinez, junior administrative management major. "I would like to see Central get a parking garage, like across from Farrell or by the SUB," Rohana Carmichael, junior graphic Contributors The on-the- street inter­ views were conducted by Jennifer Mahler, Brook Woods, Jamie Waltier, Kalid Juma, Bevin Parrish, Wendy Sliman, Rosemary Reyna-Parsons, Lars Crevstad, Shannon Shular, Sarah Garcia, Heather Bell, Sarah Brown, Lisa Delcampo, Zac Hunter, Phil Prothero, Jennifer Joseph, and Matt Funk as part of their Com 208 Media Writing course. The class polled over 200 stu­ dents, faculty and staff about parking on campus. 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Observer — News —jfine 1,2000 & £ Terry Martin honored with teaching award by peers by'Ahmed Namatalla Staff reporter Terry Martin knows how to teach English, and knows how to do it well. Many of her former, as well as current students can testify to the fact and now Central has taken the latest step in recognizing her efforts. Martin was chosen to receive this year's Distinguished Professor Teaching Award. The annual award, voted on by Central faculty, is given to faculty members who have made an excep­ tional contribution to their field. Martin assumed her teaching position at Central in 1986 after teaching in Oregon at the high school level for seven years, and has since gained a reputation for being one of the toughest professors in the English department. Still, she prides herself in consistently receiving high marks on her end-of-course evalua­ tions - "Part of the reason students respond well to me is I have passion for what I do," Martin said. "The bar is set high, but I'm willing to help (the students). I give them what they need to get there." Martin has lived up to her promise to "give her students what they need to get there," as she has accumulated a 100 percent employ­ ment rate of her English Education graduates. "For me, Terry Martin is the ^ Part of the reason students §iHK' , respond well to me is 1 have passion for what 1 do. 9 J — Terry Martin teacher's teacher," Paulus Pimomo, associate professor of English said in his letter of support for Martin's nomination for the award. "After five and half years of working with her, I still have a healthy envy of her extraordinary success with students and an admiration for the energy, knowledge, integrity, and leadership Dr. Martin brings to the profession." Martin attributes much of her success to her involvement in the lit­ erary community, and to the sizable amount of writing she does in her spare time. So far, more than 40 pieces of her writing have been pub­ lished in various literary magazines. Martin is also planning to put out her first poetry manuscript this coming fall. "Being a writer helps me become a better teacher. My teaching informs my writing and my writing informs my teaching," Martin said. Moreover, what places Martin among the elite in her profession is her ability to relate to the teenage mind, Danielle Boss, second year English teacher at Royal High School and a former student of Martin's said. "What made her special are her real world experiences. More than teaching to (the students') intellect, she taught us how to teach their souls," Boss said. "The number of lives she's touched is amazing. She touches us as educators, then the kids through us." WORLDBEAT 772 miles of greenery found in Egyptian desert Archaeologists searching the buried tombs outside of Bahariya, Egypt have discovered a 772 square mile bowl of greenery amid the desolate sands. As far back as 2,000 years before the birth of Christ, Egyptians produced grapes and wine. This major source of eco­ nomic stability throughout the region lasted until the 4th century, when neighboring tribes destroyed all the agriculture and allowed the desert to reclaim much of its rich farm land. Supreme Court strikes down federal anti-smut law In the name of free speech, the Supreme Court struck down a fed­ eral law that shielded children from sex-orientated cable televi­ sion channels like Playboy. The anti-smut law was enacted as part of the 1996 Communications Decency Act following complaints that even though sex-oriented channels are scrambled for non-subscribers, the picture and sound sometimes get through. California hit by heat wave More than a dozen different cities throughout California broke records with triple-digit tempera­ tures singeing some parts. Over the last week, long­ standing records melted away like ice cubes in the sun. Paso Robles hit 106, Riverside set a record of 104, and Canoga Park rose to 105 as many were surprised by the early arrival of the heat-wave. The blast of heat came from a high-pressure system and lack of any offshore breeze, which many forecasters say is a just a precur­ sor to the upcoming summer sea­ son. Miami district officer convicted of violating espionage act. Mariano Faget, a Cuban-born Miami district officer for the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, faces up to 10 years in prison after his conviction Tuesday on four counts of violat­ ing the Espionage Act. Faget was found guilty of revealing classified information to a friend with ties to Cuba. s.l :! END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION mm !:• «•» Wi ""A? ¥ 4:45 « V - ' : .• 6c MUSIC to bring their Meal $2.60 for residential account (Iff applicable, , $9 for cash tax-) We at CWU our Persons of disability may make arrangements for reasonable accommodations by caSling 509-963-1039 or by leaving a message on TDD 509-963-3323. CWUis anAA/EOE/Title
r « V *• Hme1 e - 2Q00 — News Observer Linda Beath reflects as senate term ends Josh Nelson to fill the Faculty Senate Chair position June 15 by Seran Rakes Staff reporter This past year Linda Beath, professor in the department of curriculum and supervision, filled her term as Chair of the Faculty Senate and she will remain a member of the Faculty Senate. "This has been a personally and professionally significant year for me," Beath said. As her time as Chair comes to an end she shared her final thoughts through a letter addressed to "Friends and Colleagues." She stressed the importance of communication in and around Central. Improving communica­ tion for better accuracy and flow between faculty, senate and stu­ dents is part of her summation for the year. A lack of academic admission within the faculty at Central and gaining a better focus is her sec­ ond issue. Third, inadequate faculty salaries, a longstanding issue at Central are addressed. Finally she assessed the issue of trust between administration and faculty. The golden rule is employed as she states, "If we expect to be treated in such a manner then we must extend those same courte­ sies to others." "I don't think I can pinpoint any one thing I've done, it's been a collective effort," Beath said. Beath is held in high regard by her colleagues. "She's an awesome professor. She has done a phenomenal job representing the faculty," Nancy Bradshaw, Beath's administrative assistant said. Joshua Nelson, professor of foreign language, will become the new Chair of the Faculty Senate beginning June 15. Residence halls plan to offer programs to strengthen student interests next year Andrew Fickes Staff reporter For next year the departments of geology and foreign language are especially excited to get things rolling. Both will be working in con­ junction with the Office of Residential Services on the academ­ ic interest areas program. This program is designed to strengthen students' interest in a par­ ticular major or minor of geology or foreign language, while in a resi­ dence hall setting. Faculty and staff will work closely with handpicked RA's to put on academically enriched activities within or outside residence halls. "There will be increased faculty interaction, review sessions for classes at residence halls and supple­ mental tutors as well," Janice Freehill, former Director of ORS said. All students signed up for these areas will be required to attend at least two activities each quarter. The geology program will be housed in Beck Hall, and the foreign II »,£*:• 3rd & .Pine, Ellensburg SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ( 8 am to 11 pm) ///' , • r I • . • •.' -r No open containers or coolers, please www.gustfest.com^ a It was decided to put the geology and foreign language programs in Beck ana Meisner... " — Janice Freehill M-F: 7:30A.M.-9:00P.M. S-S: 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Ill E 8th Ave • Ellensburg 925-9851-800-858-2427 www. j e r r o m co m featuring Mi- Dfl® OT and YThe PR&SIPE IJPED STAINS of AMEBIC of the language program will be located in Meisner Hall. Both halls will take about forty students for each pro­ gram. This will help build a close- knit community feeling and encour­ age people to meet each other and make friends with common interests. "It was decided to put the geolo­ gy and foreign language program in Beck and Meisner because of their central locations. Beck Hall was named after a former geology pro­ fessor here on campus, so Beck Hall seemed even more suitable," Freehill said. Charlie Rubin, chair of the geolo­ gy department, will be heading the geological sciences program in Meisner. Being a part of the program at Meisner, a student could be exposed to such things as geological research, potential jobs and intern­ ships, field trips to geological places such as Mt. St. Helens and depart­ ment barbecues. "I plan to play it by ear and pro- How to kill 7 birds with 1 stone by Jared Fielding Contributing writer It's that time of year again. The time when • the campus turns green and students release their finals tension through a summer swim in the Ganges (was contracting a disease really worth it?). It's kind of fun to reflect on all the things we've accomplished and friends we've met. It's also that time to evaluate the things that were important that didn't get done - the stuff you really want to do next year. Consider volunteering through the Service Learning Center next year. It's been a great experience for me and I've killed about 7 birds with one stone. What's service learning? — you ask. Service learning is taking your field of study or a passion you have and sharing it with others through volunteer service. By applying your knowledge to help others in your unique way, you learn in the process. For example, some friends and I who are majoring in elementary edu­ cation recently taught a science unit to an elementary class over a two- week period. I learned so many fan­ tastic things and made so many con­ nections. That is one of the true ben­ efits of service learning - you take the theory from the classroom and learn how to apply it in the real world. You can get great leadership experience by organizing projects and leading them to completion. Put it all together and service learning is the premier way to build your resume. Volunteering is a fun time and a great way to make friends. You will develop relationships with those who you help and become good friends with those on your team. Above all, service learning is a way to make a meaningful contribu­ tion. It is rewarding to see the grati­ tude from someone who benefited from your knowledge and talents. If all these advantages weren't enough, you can get paid for volun­ teering. No joke. At the beginning of next year, the Service Learning Center will help you register for a special non-competitive government grant. After so many hours of volun­ teer service, you get $1,200, and after so many more, you get $2,400. It's so easy to do, and it's free money for your college expenses. Without even trying, I qualified for $1,200! Next year I plan organize myself a little better and get the larger grant. So, add it all up: making the the­ ory-application connection, develop­ ing group and leadership skills, build­ ing your resume, having fun, making friends, contributing in a meaningful way, and getting money for college. 7 big fat birds. 1 stone. Go for it! Contact Lorinda Anderson at 963-1643 or stop by SUB 104/ Her e-mail is under- ams@cluster.cwu.edu. Connect with her and get the ball rolling. * vide for the students what they want qfe to see happening within the pro­ gram," Rubin said. A questionnaire for both pro­ grams will be sent to interested stu­ dents before the beginning of fall quarter to get an idea of what stu- _ dents want. - For the foreign language pro­ gram, students will be exposed to different cultural speakers, cultural dinners, and a week's submersion into a particular language such as French. Students will learn about all • languages, not just one. "The faculty feels disconnected at this point. This program will help strengthen the ties between the stu­ dents and faculty," Nathalie Kasselis, assistant professor of Spanish said. For those students interested in this program and would like more information, call the ORS at 963- 1831.
Obsfci'ver — N6Ws June 1 2000 # m o € % C CIRCUS: Activists fear animal abuse Continued from Pagel against the circus for allegedly fail­ ing to provide proper veterinary care, giving dirty drinking water to the animals and for using a poorly ventilated trailer to transport a camel. The circus denies that the ani­ mals have been mistreated. "I've never seen it happen and I've been around the circus my whole life," Delisa Jordan, of Jordan World Circus, said. "It does­ n't make any sense. This is what helps them make their living." Roots and Shoots also had con­ cerns about whether the circus would bring any exotic animals to Ellensburg. The club heard of an elephant that was treated for tuber­ culosis and is concerned that the disease may have been transmitted to the trainers and thus endanger the audience. "It's something that people don't realize," Knauf said. "Trainers and workers have been in contact with the animals and tuberculosis." Jordan said she wished people would not believe everything they see on the Internet and "come see the animals themselves." The circus will not be bringing any exotic animals such as ele­ phants, tigers or bears. The only ani­ mals that will be at the Ellensburg show are horses and dogs. Jordan said the animals will have no con­ tact with the audience. The circus will have various aer­ ial acrobatics, motorcycles and clowns. Despite the accusations and protests, the Kittitas County Fairground staff are going ahead with the circus. "We get more and more protests each year," Kathryn Anderson, Kittitas County Fairgrounds admin­ istrative assistant, said. "People have access to the Internet and take everything they see as fact." Some Central students are will­ ing to look past any animal abuses. "I think they abuse the animals but they show an appreciation of animals at the same time, just like zoos," James Stegen, a senior biolo­ gy major, said. "So I guess they are cruel to them in circuses but it may serve a good purpose." Others agree that the recreation issue does not outweigh any abuses of animals. "I think recreation is good for people but at the same time if it hurts the animals I don't think it's beneficial to watch," Demaris Garceau, a resource management graduate student, said. Still, some students do not believe circuses harm any of their animals. "Circuses are awesome," Colin Davis, a freshman law and justice major said. 'There's nothing wrong with them." May 23,7:15 a.m. Officers participated in an agency assist near 14th and Maple Street. A man involved in a two- vehicle accident was arrested for two warrants out of Whitman county. May 24, 11:25 a.m. Police responded to a call from Barto involving burglary in the second degree and theft in the third degree. Someone gained entry through an unlocked resi­ dence door and took a $100 bill. May 24,10 a.m. An Elk River mountain bike was stolen near the east side of the SUB. The bike was locked to itself. May 24,3:20 p.m. Officers cited a man for skate­ board violation on the Walnut Mall in front of Black Hall. May 24,10:46 p.m. Two men from Yakima were arrested in the 0-19 parking lot for theft in the second degree and malicious mischief in the second degree. Police recovered a stereo and a backpack. May 26,2:15 a.m. Police received a call from the Student Health and Counseling Center after an incinerator was left running. May 26,2:40 a.m. Officers responded to Sue- Lombard Hall for a possible alco­ hol overdose. A 22-year-old man was transported to Kittitas Valley Community Hospital. May 26,6 a.m. Two cars in the 1-15 parking lot and one car in the N-19 parking lot were broken into. Windows were broken and stereos were taken from all three cars. May 26,8:31 p.m. Police responded to a fire alarm in Black Hall. A fan belt caused the alarm sensor to acti­ vate. No fire was apparent. May 26,9:48 p.m. A 19-year-old driver from Western Washington University was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol in the 800th block of 11th Avenue. His passen­ gers, two 19-year-old men from Western Washington University and one 19-year-old man from Central, were cited for MIPsB. May 28,12:01 p.m. While checking a resident out of a Moore Hall, an RA found bong pipes. May 28,10:50 p.m. A Sony Discman and a Sony Handycam were taken from an unlocked residence hall room. The estimated loss was $2,300. May 29,5 p.m. A purse was taken from an unlocked Quigley Hall room. Gillespie, Grigg, Barr reflect on their time spent on the BOD by Melissa Mitchell Staff reporter The May 30 meeting of the Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors (ASCWU-BOD) marked the end of the year for the board as a whole, but for the board members who are not returning, this meeting marks the end of a chapter in their lives. Kristy Gillespie, president of the BOD and former vice president for clubs and organizations Mike Grigg, executive vice president for the last two years and Tiffany Barr, vice president of equity and commu­ nity service, sat down to share their experiences on the BOD. Q: What is the worst part about being a BOD member? Mike Grigg: I think one of the worst parts is not everybody is opti­ mistic about new changes. Lots of times when you are a board member or before when you are running for election you have all these great ideas and you try and pull them through. It's really hard because the administration will set all these bar­ riers for you. Basically, they don't want to see you succeed is the feel­ ing you get from a lot of people. They (the administrators) are wor­ ried about if they are going to lose their job or their money. It's just not any fun. Q: Would you do it again? Tiffany Barr: I would definitely do it again. All the challenges and things that you go through, those things eventually disappear. The things that you actually accomplish, the rewarding moments are unfor­ gettable. Mike Grigg: I think one of the greatest parts is being able to watch students grow. I have my five com­ mittees that I work with, Tiffany has equity and community services council, and Kristy kinda watches over all of us. So, it's this hierarchy of students and watching them grow is my favorite part. Q: Kristy , why didn't you run for a second term as president? Kristy Gillespie: There's some­ thing about being president twice, you just don't. Q: Are you worried you (Kristy) can't top yourself? Kristy: For me it's just one of those things you only do once. It's a great opportunity, you get to see a lot, do a lot, meet a lot of new peo­ ple. To me it just seems selfish to do it twice. There should be an abun­ dance of opportunity for people to do a lot of things. But, I'd do parts of it again in a heartbeat. 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J, / June ,1). 2000 r-, Opinion',-i*? .Observer * * * t 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. Four years isn't enough for life long education Well, I've just about completed four years of college education. During this time I've learned quite a bit and forgotten much as well, let's hope only the useless stuff. I've watched students come and go and I'm coming to a realization: four years really isn't that long. In fact, it's quite a short period of time. The university has constantly stated that students should arrive as freshmen and leave after their senior year. Their first senior year that is. However, I don't think that is quite right. When I first came to college it was for the simple reason that I was expected to go. So I did, and here I am. I've noticed other students go to college to get that high-paying job. We've all heard those statistics that say if you get a college degree, you will be paid top dollar. And yes, that's probably true. However, we need to look beyond that. There is more to life than money, cars, lake cabins and Club Med holidays. What happened, or at least should, is that students learn what it is like to think. All of a sudden, students have choices, choices, choices. I can't speak for everyone, but most of us fall flat on our faces the first couple of years. It takes a little time to really understand yourself and break free of the molds you were thrown into in high school. In fact, high school probably forms us the most, and it is up to our university • experience to break those molds and unleash our true selves. It is for this reason that I do not agree with the factory college sys­ tem we seem to adopt. We should not just go to college for four years and graduate. All too often, people are dropped into their departments, date their fellow majors and hide in the comforts of security. Experience helps people develop an ability to think. There is only a limited amount of experience one can gain in one department at Central. Students should voluntarily take courses that aren't in their major and won't count toward graduation requirements just because they want to learn something new and meet new people. This campus is full of diversity. It's when you limit yourself that you start to think Central is the Ambercrombie and Fitch retail center. Four years should not be the number in which people leave the school. It should be the bare minimum. In order to gain the most out of the college experience and learn how to think, students should take variety of classes as possible. The basic and breadth classes are a start, but they are taught by professors who are overworked to underclass­ men who don't give a damn and sleep through most of the lectures. So, as graduation approaches, it still isn't too late to stay and com­ plete your education. The more you think, the more you're likely to become the real person you are and not some Tommy clone. —Daren Schuettpelz P.S. On a side note, the Observer Online will be running all sum­ mer with stories on Jim Cadello's sentencing, Ellensburg's summer entertainment, Central's budget, as well as all the other top stories. fl. s Mere do philosophy 9 c aWer-thp fhilssopf'Y tKe citY-"Ms m p ••• Students fear circus will bring more harm than good This Thursday, June 1st, Ellensburg is playing host to the Jordan World Circus at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds. While most of us would like to maintain our image of the circus as a wonderful place for both people and animals, there are a few things you should know. The Jordan World Circus has failed repeatedly to meet minimum federal standards for the care of animals used in exhibition as established in the Animal Welfare Act. From 1994 to as recently as October 7, 1999, this partic­ ular circus has been cited for failing to provide proper veterinary care, proper handling, nutritious food and clean water, shelter from the elements, exercise, and for inadequate and unsafe enclosures. Circus staff waited a month to seek treatment for a malnourished tiger with a fractured leg and they knowingly forced another limping tiger to jump through a fire hoop. USDA officials also cited the Jordan World Circus for an incident in which three people beat a tiger with rods for four minutes because the tiger would not leave its cage for a perfor­ mance. The Jordan World Circus does not stop at abusing ani­ mals. On April 6, 1994, while giving rides to two chil­ dren, an elephant picked up, tossed, and stepped on a Jordan World Circus elephant trainer, breaking his arm and ribs and causing internal organ damage. On June 14, 1996, an elephant knocked down and repeatedly kicked her trainer during a Jordan World Circus performance in Casper, Wyoming. At the time of the incident, the ele­ phant was giving rides to children. One child fell off the elephant. Animals in circuses live a dismal life of domination, confinement, and violent training. But the abuse does not end with their suffering and indignation. Abysmal captive conditions and year-round travelling where animals are forced to eat, drink, sleep, defecate:, and urinate in the same cramped cages pose a public health risk. 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Observer ^ ^piiliohJune 1/2000 *r * *** by Aaron Clifford War in the wasteland: Memorial * Day in the Moses Lake sand dunes The nuclear holocaust that our parents feared never took place, but in the right spots you can find the sort of post-apocalyptic madness that would surely have fol­ lowed such devastation. You can see them all around, tearing across the dry wastelands of America. Bloodthirsty drivers wearing Mohawks and ponytails are whipping their ancient vehicles into a frenzy of gaso­ line, alcohol and testosterone. They let out rebel yells as they climb steep dunes and plow through deep sand. They live freely and they fear not, for there is no law. This is the realm of the Road Warrior. Kid Rock rules supreme here, with Daisy Duke as his queen. Professional Wrestling is the national pastime and malt liquor the drink of choice. This is Memorial Day week­ end in the Moses Lake Sand Dunes. The vehicles you see in the Sand Dunes are of every imaginable type: Most are throwbacks to an era when cubic inch displacement and cast iron construction were a way of expressing wealth. To meet the challenge of the dunes most are modified. I saw lifted Fords, chopped Chevys, extended Dodges and bored out Toyotas. In addition to these relatively normal vehicles there were a couple of Hummers and a few pieces of farm equipment plying the seas of sand. All were pushed to their limits and all were beat to hell. When the motorcycles flush you out of bed at six in the morning, and you stand on the top of some cold, wind-whipped dune because you have no other place to go, you can reach a sort of reflective state not attainable anywhere else. You can look at the madness around you and wonder if this is what the American dream of free­ dom really is. A place where every man has a gun and a horse (or the power of several hundred horses) to roam the great expanses of the American West. Many things that you find in the Moses Lake Sand Dunes are immeasurable. It is impossible to count the number of empty beer cans that seemingly fall from the sky. One would find it difficult to take count of all the signs painted with some variation of "show us your tits." Fights, fender benders, and motorcycle wrecks are also hard to follow. It is for this reason that the police in the sand dunes focus on safety more than anything else. It is their goal to prevent death, to help people avoid being run over, and to make sure that those who are hurt get help. This means that a lot of little things get over­ looked like drug use and underage drinking. Once in a while the cops crackdown: I watched an officer give four teenagers breathalyzer tests. They were sitting on the edge of the road, drunk, wasted, ripped. Empty beer cans formed a perimeter around their territo­ ry that was equal to their throwing range. When the police pulled up one of the teens staggered to his feet and angrily denied that he had been drinking. It was about ten in the morning. On top of a dune I saw a man cooking gobs of red meat over a brush fire, frying it in a beer can he had torn open with his own blackened hands. He told me that he was a chef during the week. The meat was marinated in Budweiser and coated with a fine layer of dark sand. He swallowed it like an animal, with drops of blood remain­ ing on his chin. This is how we'd all be eating if Castro had fired his missiles. This is not a glamorous vacation spot. MTV will never make a spring break special here. The Lords of the Dunes do not come out of Ambercrombie and Fitch cat­ alogs. They are hard working everyday folk. These peo­ ple form the foundation of Western society: they cook our food, take out our trash and wait our tables. They are the construction workers, bikers, Navy men, and police­ men that people every village. They spend most of the year working, and waiting for their chance to be King of the Dunes. If you want to compete with these people in the sandy arena of blood, testosterone, gasoline and alcohol you can start preparing now. Find something that goes fast in the sand and can catch air. Build your alcohol tolerance to the point that you can drink twenty beers and still drive competently. Gain as much muscle and fat as you possi­ bly can to destroy your opponents. And most important­ ly: have your hair cut short in the front and long in the back. Good luck to you. As for me, I'm never going back. Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Mary Grupe Center, 4:30 p.m. Club Senate SUB Yakama Room, 4:30 p.m. Athletes in Action P.E. Building, 7:30 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. Washington Student Lobby SUB 210, 5 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. ••• Continued from Page 6 training and poor living conditions result in sometimes violent outbursts which take the lives of both animal per­ formers and human spectators. Since 1990, 47 people have been killed and over 100 seriously injured by cap­ tive elephants alone. There is no excuse for incidents such as these. The Jordan World Circus has a history of abusing ani­ mals and endangering the lives of its spectators. With the growing popularity of non-animal circuses, we can enjoy an evening at the circus without supporting such abuse. Please consider these facts before you give your money to the Jordan World Circus. ^ John Mulcahy Student disagrees with trustee's tattle-tale policy Last week's Observer had an extremely wrongheaded opinion in it by one of our most powerful student leaders. Shawnte Pearson is advocating the tattle-tale policy that would have the University give parents a phone call if ^ their sons and daughters are drinking underage. I am not really surprised to hear this from a dorm manager, one of the enforcers of a residence life police state. Personally I find this idea of telling on students to quit drinking a ridiculous notion that is totally ill conceived. This policy won't have any effect on student drinking. Students will drink, they want to party and have a good time and telling someone's parents is absolutely ridicu­ lous. Students are not children, we don't need the University to be looking after us trying to tell us that this is in our best interest. Students should be treated like adults, not babies. We should not have our freedom encroached upon. College should be a time for. new experiences and personal growth. If the powers that be here at Central decide to put . . . . . . . . . this into place (from what I hear it's a done deal) they are effectively saying that we don't trust you to make your decisions. We should have, the freedom to make our own choices, should a student choose to have some beer on the weekend it is none of the University's business! As adults we have the right to make the choice for ourselves and we need to face our own consequences as adults. Advocates of this policy say that it will help to curb binge drinking. Based on what evidence? I don't think that dangerous behavior should be encouraged, but not all underage drinkers are a danger to themselves. In fact if this truly was their concern they could have tailored this policy to better meet that goal. LGA's should be able to target the people who might drink themselves into a coma and offer their help. During a time when Central is looking for so many areas to cut back they want to implement a policy that will take money away from needed areas, like classes. The University has no right to go snooping around in our personal life. This will not help curb drinking, in any other way that the students who want to party will go somewhere else to do it. There are plenty of other places for students to go besides Ellensburg. I'll say this as well students won't be willing to put up with four years of this. Complaining about does no good, believe me. Student input is not well valued on this campus, unless it agrees with what has already been decided. The only thing that Central notices is a drop in enrollment. Central should be a great place to go to school, I've made a lot of good friends here and that was enough to keep me here. But if you think that very many freshmen coming in under this policy will stick around and suffer through four or five or however many more years until they graduate, you will be in for a big shock. It's a lot easier to transfer than it is to put up with the administration's inability or unwilling­ ness to meet the needs of students. Kyle Aim \ \ ' ' * ' 4 1 ' 11 VI » * * * .1 .. V • V Phi Kappa Phi Membership Meeting and Reception Mary Grupe Center 4:30 p.m. GALA SUB Owhi, 6 p.m. PRSSA SUB 205, 5 p.m. Circle K SUB 210, 5:15 p.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Time Out Discussion Group CCM House (706 N. Sprague), 7 p.m. Campus Crusade for Christ Real Life SUB Theatre, 7 p.m. Editor's Note: Tired of not having enough people at your group's meeting? Call 963-1073 to have your meeting listed in the meet­ ings calendar. Also, times and places of the meetings are subject to change. -r-r "TTTT-T" TTTT 1 * ' »rrTTTTTTTTTTiTTTi
June 1, 2000 — Scene — Observer "Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer." —Charles Caleb Colton Students test skills and brighten community by Jennifer Mahler Staff reporter Activity Museum Street Fair The Children's Activity Museum will host its second annual Street Fair from 11 a.m.-l p.m. June 3. Though it is sponsored by the museum, a group of Central students is doing all the planning for it and gaining need­ ed experience at the same time. "We've been given a big respon­ sibility to provide to the community. This lets us use our techniques learned in the classroom and apply them to a real life situation," Janelle Johnson, senior public relations major, said. The goal of the street fair is to provide young children in the com­ munity the opportunity to attend a summer kick-off event. Events at the street fair are geared for, but not lim­ ited to, children age two through seven. The street fair will have game booths, face painting, an arts and crafts table and prizes. Concessions will be sold by the Children's Activity Museum. •The planning for this event is being done by a Recreation •Hps ills®:! tliii , *5:. ? V -V* 4 , ? mi Kim Nowacki/Observer Central recreation and public relations students dig through the attic for the Children's Activity Museum in search of games for the second annual street fair. Programming class at Central. Ten responsibilities include planning, committee members are responsible promotions, advertising, budget con- for setting up the event. The student cerns, soliciting for prizes and work­ ing with the Ellensburg government for proper permits. Construction Team Helps Out A construction team of students from Central recently built an exhib­ it for the Children's Activity Museum. The hands-on exhibit gives children a chance to see how their own house is put together. The theme of the exhibit is, "How do you build houses?" The construc­ tion team built a house Wall, in the museum, with the necessary attach­ ments to install plumbing, lighting and wires. The children can pretend to install these things using light switches, pipe cleaner and plastic piping. "It gave them the opportunity to use the construction skills they learned in class," Bill Bender, indus­ trial engineering technology assistant professor, said. Bender aided the team of con­ struction management students in the building and planning of the exhibit at the Children's Activity Museum. "This interactive display lets chil­ dren seF^Row things work. It lets them use their own hands to put things together and learn, and then see them work," Bender said. It took one month for the con­ struction team to build the props for the exhibit and one day to set it up. Family ties remain strong despite differences by Roslyn Biggs Scene editor Some might say it's family rivalry at its best however, it's noticeably different. Others might say, 'like father, like son,' but that's not exactly it either. In the Yakima valley, a unique and distinct brand of family competition brews, placing one of Central's own in thespotlight. - Jim L. Morrison and his son, Jim R. Morrison, a 21-year-old Central administration management junior, are running on opposing tickets for the stale representative seat, position one, in the fourteenth legislative district. It's a phenomenon Assistant Yakima County Auditor U It's real civil... he's got his views and so do I. —Jim L. Morrison Lynda Sissom said she hasn't seen in the 27 years she's worked at the county clerk's office. "It's real civil," 48-year-old Jim L. Morrison said. "He's got his views and so do I. We don't bear down on each other we have a lot of fun." L. Morrison has attempted the seat twice before on the Republican ticket, both times los­ ing to incumbent Mary Skinner. On the other hand, R. Morrison entered the race this year as a political rookie and the first Democratic can­ didate for the position since Skinner was elect­ ed in 1994. Both father and son admit they share extremely different views on certain issues and each seems to welcome the bit of friendly competition the race has brought to their lives. "Basically, here's a guy that's been saying, 'Hey dad, run your campaign this way,' and now I don't have to listen to that anymore," L. Morrison said. A number of issues spark debate between father and son. L. Morrison opposes gun control and would rather see an emphasis placed on punishing the criminals who abuse guns than on taking rights away from law-abiding citizens. He is pro-life. L. Morrison would also like to ^address the poverty situation in Yakima. He believes public assistance is a worthy cause, but would like to cut down on the amount of fraud within the sys­ tem to ensure the people that need help actually get it. He supports mandatory drug See RIVALS, Page 11 Commencement exercise changes perspective by Anetra Petrie Staff reporter Next Saturday morning south campus will be empty, classrooms will be locked, residence halls will be evacuated and the only sounds heard will be those of excitement and pride creeping down from north campus. Central's 109th graduation cere­ mony will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 10, outside on Tomlinson Field^ Scheduled to attend are 1,145 undergraduates, 67 graduate students and their families and friends. This year the ceremonies will take place from a new perspective. The traditional setup of the stage to face the grandstands has been relo­ cated, under the north goal post, to face Nicholson Pavilion instead. "It is always amazing, the number of people who attend graduation," Tracy Schwindt, associate registrar, said. "This way, everyone will have a nice spot to sit." The ceremony, lasting roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes, will be burst­ ing with Central history, shared memories, congratulatory words and sound advice. As faculty and graduates march onto the field, to the familiar tune, "Pomp and Circumstance," commu­ nication professor Corwin King will share the history and meanings of commencement at Central. "He is perfect for that role," Schwindt said. "Just his voice brings back so many memories of com­ mencement when I was graduating from Central." King has given the processional speech for the past eight years. "It's one of the few times in my life, that I wish I had more to say," King said. "The procession takes 15 minutes to file in, the longest 15 min­ utes of the year." Following the procession, the keynote speaker W. David Shaw, Pasco school district superintendent, will remark on "sign posts to be viewed along the road of life factors that are important for a good life." As students' names are called, they will be ushered by a select group of juniors, outstanding in aca­ demic excellence, called the Silver Cortege. These students have achieved the highest grade point averages at their academic level. "If it weren't for them, it would- n't work," Registrar Carolyn Wells said. Wells, who will be attending with the entire registrar's office and a record 80 participating faculty mem­ bers, said, "A lot of work goes into the commencement, both from the staff and students. Students who par­ ticipate should be proud." Students participating in the cere­ monies should have received an information sheet and a row card in the mail. The information sheet indi­ cates a commencement rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. the evening prior to gradu­ ation. m s
Observer — Scene — June 1, 2000 Wedding preparation books reviewed A complete guide to all the books you'll need to plan that perfect wedding. by Elizabeth Belts Copy editor *•— * WEDDING • £ . :v if. $• A Perfect Home Wedding: Inspirations for Planning Your Special Day By Kerry Eielson Stewart, Tabori & Chang If you are considering having your wedding at home, this is an essential tool in the planning process. Eielson touches on everything from wording your invitations to decorating the grounds and planning for the unexpected. Even if you aren't planning a home wedding, this book con­ tains great ideas for outdoor weddings of all kinds. If you are plan­ ning to use a tent at the reception, this book is filled with visual examples for decorating. # \ .w )U £TtE M'' Your Wedding Organizer By Jaclyn Hireschhaut & Lauren Floodgate Chronicle Books This three-in-one organizer is like no other I've come across. It's a combination of three separate guides folded up into one organizer. The three parts include: Your Wedding Planner, to organize all the details of your wedding Your Wedding Project Portfolio, packed with do-it-yourself wedding projects to personalize your wedding and Your Wedding Time line, a reference chart to keep you on track. The only suggestion I have is to use the wedding planner portion of it as a keepsake item to be written in once plans are set in stone. It doesn't have much room for extra details or brainstorming sessions that need to be remembered during the planning process. I like to be able to add and rearrange extra pages to fit my needs. For this I suggest the Franklin Covey wedding planner inserts. Guide to Getting It On! By Paul Joannides Goofy Foot Press It's not your ordinary wedding book, but it will help on the hon­ eymoon. This is a blunt look into the world of how it should be. Partners should be able to tell each other what feels good and what they want more of. You and your lover will get a lesson on everything from Kissing—Lip-Smacking Good," to the more taboo subjects like "Dyslexia of the Penis— Improving Your Sexual Hang Time," and "Sex Fantasies." Full of anatomy and sex trivia, this busy for hours. Emily Post's Etiquette (16th Edition) By Peggy Post HarperCollins Publishers This book is a reference must-have. Not only is it useful for wedding-etiquette questions, it just might get you out of a potential­ ly embarrassing situation. This book also provides information on unique wedding themes, how to word wedding invites and where to set the family at the rehearsal dinner. Hey brides, how do you tactfully ask your fiance's parents about wedding funding? Just ask Emily. For the Groom: A Blueprint fpr a Gentleman's Lifestyle By Colin Cowie Delacorte Press All you ladies out there, GET YOUR MAN THIS BOOK. Have you ever given your fiance a few hints on things that would make you happy during the days leading up to the wedding? 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/ June 1, 2000— Scene — Observer Exchange program offers first-hand experience by Anetra Petrie Staff reporter Every summer, Central's University English as a Second Language (UESL) program arranges a three week language and culture program for groups of students from Japan. On July 14, 20 to 30 students will arrive in Ellensburg from Shimane Women's College in Matsue, Japan. For ten years the UESL program has focused on giving exchange stu­ dents a unique and genuine perspec­ tive of life in the United States. Students see firsthand what life in an American family is like during the weekend homestay portion of the program. "We welcome all types of fami­ lies to host our exchange students," UESL Director Steve Horowitz said. "Families with children, couples, professors and even students have participated." • The homestay generally occurs the second weekend of the students' visit, after they have settled in at the' Courson Conference Center. The stu­ dents stay in dorm rooms, where they live like other students at Central. The UESL program assistant, Christine Kehner, describes the weekend homestay as one of the most exciting and memorable aspects The homestay experience prepares students for the rest of their time in the United States. ^ —Steve Horowitz of the students' experience in Ellensburg. Although hosts are not expected to roll out the red carpet, so to speak, they are encouraged to share com­ mon aspects and the unique joys of life in Ellensburg. Past itineraries included family Thursday, June 1 Bake Sale, 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m., first floor Randall Hall Jazz Nite II, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall, $3 admission Betty Evans Original One-Act Festival, 6:30 p.m., Tower Theatre, $3 or 2 for $5 The Felonz concert, 7 p.m., Wenatchee IOOF, 601 N. Chelan, $5 at the door Movie Night: Star Wars - Episode 1, 7 p.m., CCM house Jazz Nite I, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall, $3 admission Betty Evans Original One-Act Festival, 8 p.m., Tower Theatre, $3 or 2 for $5 7:30 - 8 30 p.m. Musical guest The Pinllps 9-11 p.m. Musical guest/Headliner concert featuring Subset Graduate piano recital, 2 p.m., Hertz Hall Jason Rudd piano recital, 5 p.m., Hertz Hall Contra Dance, lessons begin at 7:30 p.m., dance from 8-11 p.m., Lincoln School, $5 admis­ sion Sandi Green master's horn recital, 8 p.m., Hertz Hall Betty Evans Original One-Act Festival, 8 p.m., Tower Theatre, $3 or 2 for $5 GustFest 2000, downtown Ellensburg: 11 a.m. Scheherazade belly dancers Noon -1 p.m. Musical guests, drum circle, children's art activities Noon - 5 p.m. RHC carnival/out­ door games/big toys 1-2 p.m. Belly dancing 2-3 p.m. Big head drum circle, historical Ellensburg tour 3 - 4 p.m. CWU Swingcats swing dance lessons 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Musical guest Elvi's 6 - 7 p.m. Musical guest Dub Narcotic Sound System Do you have an publicize? Call Heather Askew 963-1027, or beltse@cwu.edu Bake Sale, 8 a.m. -11 a.m., first floor Randall Hall Karaoke night, Horseshoe Sports Bar, free HHHi IIP® Psychology Club Bake Sale, 8 a.m. -1 p.m., first floor Psych building AA meeting, noon, SUB 107 Al-Anon Family Group Meeting, noon, Sue Lombard Black Student Union, 6 p.m., Sam's Place (located in SUB Cafe) Karaoke night, Frazzini's Pizza, 8 p.m. - midnight event you want to Elizabeth Belts or at 963-1073, fax e-mail us at f% mmm r*i V. *',$ t ? i/ '4 gatherings and reunions, trips to Seattle and picnics. One exchange student got to experience an authen­ tic Mexican wedding, where guests arrived on horseback. Another stu­ dent flew shotgun in the private plane of his host on an excursion around Washington. "The homestay experience pre­ pares the students for the rest of their time in the United States," Horowitz said. During the last two weeks of their stay, students will experience horse­ back riding, river rafting, barbecues, conversation groups and trips to the Columbia River, Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center, Chimposium and Mt. Rainier with groups from Central. Ellensburg community members, professors and students are encour­ aged to host a UESL exchange stu­ dent for one weekend this summer. For more information, contact Horowitz, at 963-2512. F.I I .F.NSRI I PI FYF # CONTACT LF.NS CLINIC Modern Eye Care. Old - Fashioned Caring DO YOU HAVE YOUR SUMMER EYE PROTECTION? 15% off Sunglasses We've got the latest lines of Sunglasses: Ray Ban - Serengetti - Bollev Hobie - Gargoyle and many more, jg j| during June Mike Davis, Licensed Dispensing Optician Medical Eye Examinations - Emergency Care Contact Lenses - Over 600 Frames - On-site Repair William R. Meyer, O.D., Robert Davis O.D., F.A.A.O. 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Observer— Scene — June 1, 2000 Summer recreation abounds Center offers safe for students staying in valley place for kids iPift Mmm-- John Hieger J u s t because Ellensburg won't be packed with students this summer does­ n't necessarily mean that there will be a shortage of things to do here in town. Here's a couple of suggestions of how locals can stay busy this summer without going crazy. The Yakima River flows right through the western edge of town, if you didn't know, now you do. Tent N' Tube on campus, located in the Ticketmaster office, rents boats for interested river travelers who want to float the canyon. Ideal on hot days, this offers opportunities to see the Yakima canyon and get some great sun while it's raining on the west side. Manastash Ridge and a variety of other nearby hills present a challeng­ ing workout for interested hikers. The ridge is accessible to people of most physical abilities and offers panoramic views of the Kittitas Valley below. The hike itself takes about three hours roundtrip and is well worth the effort. Come see historic downtown Ellensburg! Sure you've been there a hundred times, but have you ever stopped to smell the roses? Probably not. For nerds or the curious there are several museums in-town that go rel­ atively unnoticed by college stu­ dents. The Clymer Museum takes a nice hour or so that can be spent mar­ veling at the works of a local great while learning about the glory days of the "old west." The Kittitas County Museum has a plethora of historical artifacts and information about settlers in the 19th century and the foundation of Ellensburg. Of course there's the world famous Ellensburg Rodeo, which occurs every Labor Day weekend. This has about everything a cowboy or wannabe cowboy could want. Tight jeans, cattle, chew, barbeque V K* i - \ ^ Heather Trimm/Observer Manastash Ridge offers climbing opportunities. and plenty of weekend visitors and tourists will be on hand to make the locals feel like they're' visiting an old-western town. Concerts at the Gorge are easily accessible and can be reached in about 30 minutes. High school and college students alike flock to camp and take in music in the picturesque setting of the Columbia River Gorge. RIVALS: Disagreements inspire Continued from page 8 testing of welfare recipients to make them accountable to the system. In addition, L. Morrison also sponsors Initiative 236, being intro­ duced this year in an attempt to make American English the official lan­ guage of Washington state. The ini­ tiative would eliminate multi-lingual government documents and would encourage people to learn English quickly. On the other hand, R. Morrison said he doesn't stand behind the cause. R. Morrison is a strong supporter of stricter gun safety regulations, including mandatory child safety locks and "anything else that can make guns safer." He is pro-choice. In addition, R. Morrison supports public assistance programs, but believes a time limit should be set on how long an individual can receive assistance and would like to see programs improved to help people PLASMA DONORS Bring in ad for extra bonus Earn $50 for first week (requires two donations) Regular donors can earn up to $165 a month get off welfare and back on their feet. However, through the differ­ ences, R. Morrison isn't running to spite his dad. Rather, he believes he has something beneficial to offer the community. "I feel I could represent the peo­ ple in a better way than he could," R. Morrison said. While the differences run deep, there is one issue upon which the two agree. Both are strong proponents of higher education and agree money shouldn't be an object to turn anyone away from the opportunity to attend college. R. Morrison hopes his name on the democratic ballot will offer vot­ ers an additional choice which hasn't been available in the past two elec­ tions. Both men anticipate the intro­ duction of a democratic candidate will take votes away from Skinner, who runs on a less conservative republican platform than L. Morrison. lagermeister Party and Prizes Every Tnursaay 317 N. Main 962-4141 by Shaundra Prewitt Staff reporter For those students and faculty that have children and are worrying about a safe place to leave them this summer, the problem may now be solved. The name may have changed, but the atmosphere is still a hands-on learning center for kids. Two months ago, University Preschool-Daycare changed its name to Early Childhood Learning Center. At the center, kids ages 2 to 8 can get involved in several activities, which place learning at the epicenter. While at the learning center, kids are able to meet new friends and learn new activities. Nature walks, puppetry, cooking, science education and music are all activities children learn while attending the center. The Early Childhood Learning Center is open fall, winter and spring quarters from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Summer session runs from 7:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Prices vary according to students and faculty members. Students with children pay $8.25 for the hours between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., while faculty with chil­ dren pay $10.75 for that same five- hour block period. A fee of $2.25 an hour is charged to students after 12:30 p.m. Faculty pay $3.25 an hour after 12:30 p.m. During the day, children are pro­ vided with breakfast and an after­ noon snack. However, they must bring their own lunch. The center is still accepting appli­ cations for summer and fall quarters. Applications can be picked up at 1900 Brooklane, or by contacting Janie Charlton, learning center direc­ tor at 963-1744. While this type of stringent com­ petition among family members could easily lead to broken relation­ ships, both seem convinced the experience will only make them stronger. "I think I've been learning more about my dad and have a new respect for him," R. Morrison said. Similarly, L. Morrison seems more full of parental pride for his son than of any type of harsh competi­ tiveness. "I try to let my sons lead their own lives and I like the way Jimmy is doing," L. Morrison said. "You can influence people's lives, but you can't run them." Each has agreed to support the other if one of them is eliminated in the primaries. "It's something I felt I needed to do, but I'll support my dad if it goes his way," R. Morrison said. 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' 7.T XL'- June 1, 2000 — Sports — Observer 4 6 There are times...that I have a tendency to be a lot more confrontational on things than I should be, and that bothers me because that's something that I should ^ ^ be able to control. - Hoosier Coach Bobby Knight Two Central stu­ dents conduct feats of strength competition by Tim Bottorff Asst. Sports Editor Josfr\Wilkins will /test their strength at the. United States, of America Power Lifting Drug-Free Junior Nationals on June 11th in Killeen, Texas. Wilkins is a sopho­ more health education, major. He holds the state junior / class bench press record in the 220-pound range for lifting 415 ppunc^.: He has beetfjifting for six years. is:a majoring in business. junior' bench press record for pound range pounds , owns the state deadlift record at 630 pounds. Wilkins will try to break the national total pounds (com­ bined weights // of bench, squat, and dead lift) record of 7001 pounds. Both athletes will compete in all three categories: bench deadlift. Greene and Wilkins are traveling together and paying for the trip out of their own worfcout^xtensivf |y and maintain 'a strict diet while preparing for, Junior,Nationals I Fab frosh finishes fifth Alicen Maier, Tom Gaschk finish out season among the best in the Nation by Rachel Wiersma Staff reporter For the fourth time this spring, freshman Alicen Maier broke Central's school record in the 1500 meters and placed fifth in the nation last weekend at NCAA Division II national track-and-field meet in Raleigh, NC. "I have never been so nervous!" Maier said. "I was the only freshman that made it to finals." Maier finished fifth in her heat in the and qualified for the finals during the preliminaries last Thursday. In the preliminaries, the top four are taken from two heats. Then, the top four times after that qualify for finals. Maier's time of 4:35.59 was just .10 seconds off her school-record best mark of 4:35.49 she set two weeks ago at the Seattle Pacific Invitational. Junior Tom Gaschk did not qual­ ify for the finals in the 1500. Gaschk 44 I have never been so nervous! 9? , — Alicen Maier finished seventh in his heat in a time of 4:08.88. "Tom was disappointed about not making it to finals but he has had a great season in general," head coach Kevin Adkisson said. At the finals last Saturday, Maier placed fifth in the 1500 in a time of 4:33.67, breaking the school record for the fourth time this season. "Alicen maintained and stayed aggressive, that was the whole game plan," Adkisson said. "She set her goals high." Sarah Parkey of Adams State, Colorado won the women's 1500 meters with a time of 4:24.67. wmm - \ • photo courtesy of Alicen Maier Freshman Alicen Maier put her fears aside to compete against the nation's best at Raleigh, NC. Maier and team­ mate Tom Gaschk were Central's only representatives. Spring intramurals wraps up season W * * : P " ' : iilii ' J /' ''v' Wmi. mm mm Heather Trimm/Observer Intramural Softball finished sky-high, concluding with a post season tournament and barbeque. Golf, soccer, vol­ leyball and basketball offered competition this season. by Sarah Edmunds and Matt Smith Staff reporters Central's intramural sports teams wrapped up the quarter with dominating wins. Spring intramural sports included: open and women's bas­ ketball leagues co-ed and men's soccer leagues co-ed and men's competitive and recreational soft- ball leagues and a four-on-four grass volleyball league. Tournaments held throughout the quarter were: four-on-four Texas scramble golf and four-on- four flag football. The number of softball partic­ ipants increased by four or five teams this year. There were five leagues of co-ed softball in addi­ tion to the two recreational leagues and one competitive men's league. Soccer entered it's second year with the number of participants increasing to 12 co-ed teams and eight men's teams. "For soccer we had an excel­ lent pool of very talented players, not only the women but the men especially, because they don't have a chance to participate here unless they go to Yakima," recre­ ation coordinator John Duncan, said. Eight teams participated in the four-on-four grass volleyball league. However, half of the games were played indoors due to weather conditions. The four-on-four Texas Scramble golf tournament, spon­ sored by Coca-Cola, was played at the Ellensburg golf course. Close to 70 students competed. The tournament was a team scramble format with a field of 15 teams. The winners were Bryce Rogers, Steve Johnson, Jeff Shaflik and Brian Mattson. The winners of the tournament won a Coca-Cola jacket. Other honors went to Stacey Hairnasd for women's longest drive and Nate Philliops for men's longest drive. Ryan Robinson had the longest putt and Steve Simmons won the closest to the pin contest. Some students chose to partic­ ipate in a number of sports this season, such as Jason Steele, who participated in co-ed soccer, soft- ball and basketball, and Trevor Brilhante, who competed in men's competitive softball, co-ed softball anu basketball. "I feel that if we had more space then there could be more leagues. I think that it is going to get to the See SPRING, Page 14 % 'h
Observer — Sports — June 1, 2000 Central,returns" a core of players next spring, includ- J... t. 's tt v •* .+ IMPiS ili* nH * ^ 3*1 . - - / women's teams look to fill a •'•yi f i r . . S Look for some returners to r\ contribute big in 2001 J ,, ^ s * •-, Li, " ,t , // t * , 1 * i "* ^ ^ S „ " • .'?r.-.j?-• - . - •* • ., • .•', •. ,,. ^ /' .. VT* Looking ahead to 2001 spring sports by Erin Strawder Staff reporter The dust has barely settled and it is already time to think about next year's spring sports' seasons. SOFTBALL Central softball jumped on the recruiting wagon early and has already signed two women to the team. "We lost six seniors and are looking to fill the pitcher positions and a few infielder positions," head coach Gary Frederick said. Tessa Waterbury, a pitcher from The Dalles, and Annie Franks, a third baseman from La Grande, have both signed letters of intent to play for Central. Waterbury finished her senior high school season with a 10-1 record and a 0.80 ERA. She was also strong at the bat with a .317 average. Franks will probably play third base for Central in the upcoming seasons. She earned first team all- league honors as a high school sophomore and as a junior. "Annie is a very good defensive player and might see some playing time as a freshman," Frederick said. Frederick is looking to sign a few more players. He said that the catcher position was strong, but they are looking for a few more pitchers and infielders. "I am hoping for a blend of incoming freshmen and also a cou­ ple from the junior college level," Frederick said. This year the team had one of the most successful seasons in history finishing with a 20-24 record. BASEBALL Central head coach Desi Storey hasn't signed any new players to his baseball team, but has some hot prospects. "I told my players that I'm look­ ing for guys to take their spots, so they better come back and be better next year," Storey said. Storey said this year was disap­ pointing and a big contributing fac­ tor to the losing season was some major discipline problems. Storey looks forward to next year since his returners are 90 per­ cent seniors. "I am looking forward to a senior season again," Storey said. Storey is mainly looking for hit­ ters and a few pitchers in his recruit­ ing process. "I want an immediate impact next year, so I am mostly looking at the junior college level," Storey said. One thing that would put a damper on the season for the Wildcats is if pitcher Josh Clark doesn't return for his senior season. He has had some major league attention this year and said if he gets drafted in a high enough round he might not stick around for another season. "It would be disappointing, but hopefully one of the other guys we have would step up and take his spot," Storey said. Storey said that the guys know what they need to do to get to the playoffs next year. TRACK Head coach Kevin Adkisson doesn't have any player committ­ ments set in stone, but he has sent out six letters of intent. "I'm happy with the depth and coverage with all the events (for next year)," said the Central track coach. Adkisson intends to send a few more letters of intent to prospective athletes. Adkisson stated that he was happy to have quality people in all events, something he felt was lack­ ing before. The freshman phenom Alicen Maier will return for her sophomore season with the Wildcats. Her time, in the 1500 meters is Central's best. Central names This day in sports history new assistant athletic director compiled by Rachel Wiersma and AngieDirk Staff reporters 1925 — Lou Gehrig pinch-hit for New York Yankee shortstop Paul Wanninger to begin his streak of NHL history. 1975 — Steve Prefontaine was killed in a one-car accident at the age of 25. Prefontaine was a 3-mile/5- kilometer runner. 1986 — Pat Bradley became the first golfer to win all four modern major women's tournaments by win­ ning the LPGA Championship. 1987 — The Niekro brothers, Joe and Phil, became the winningest pil­ ing brothers in major league history when Phil took the victory in Cleveland's 9-6 win over Detroit. by Observer staff Central selected Lyndon Wieseman as the new assistant ath­ letic director for resource develop­ ment. Wieseman was the athletic development officer at Dakota State University, an NCAA-Division II school. Bill McAllister is presently the interim assistant athletic director at Central. He was hired after Brett Manock retired last year. Wieseman earned a master's degree from Wayne State College in athletic administration in 1990. Before working at Dakota State, Wieseman was the assistant athletic director at Wayne State. Also at Wayne State, he put together a sports radio network at the school. Wieseman has a strong radio background and will probably take on responsibilities as public address announcer at Central on a limited basis. He also has experience in adver­ tising, marketing, fundraising, and promotions. Wieseman was in the process of 2,130 consecutive games played, moving with his family to Ellensburg The next ^ay, Gehrig became the at press time and not available for team s start'n8 first baseman, comment 1961 — Paul Coffey arrived on Wieseman will begin his new scene 'n Weston, Ontario. Coffey position on July 1st. is the highest scoring defenseman in "I don't suppose moving in is an option! Thanks for sharing." -M&C NN n (gift Certificates JAvaiCahCe JACCtheme rooms have Jacuzzis, Down comforters, Largk TV's, VCR, Hefridgerators, Non-smoking. No pets. Hates from $79, "Weekdays. from $89, VVeekends. 1720 Canyon Rd. Ellensburg. 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June 1, 2000 — Sports — Observer •? .V' j .V** ' ' i," ' ' •: AV/^ om If i^s$£0Bffl0Sffik&u&: : ••••• -••-•. :•.• .-:•••.•:.Jr-xf-A *: r .».$»* ASV/.-i', V sk illMill 5®S» mmmmmMi ssmmmm 5xv :-iV«vX5S?S:« Matt Smith/Observer Extreme athletes look to dominate the hard courts in the fall. by Matt Smith Staff reporter Students looking for fast paced street hockey fun need look no fur­ ther... Next fall, students will be able to participate in the new street hockey intramural league on cam­ pus. With the growing popularity of the sport and the increasing number of students going elsewhere to play, the university will begin building a street hockey arena this summer. The arena will be built on top of the existing tennis court across from North Hall. Many students already use the tennis court to play pick up games. However, the cracks in the sur­ face and poles sticking up pose a safety hazard for hockey players. With the new arena and intramural league, students will be able to play organized games safely. The City of Ellensburg has helped the sport of street hockey grow on campus with the construc­ tion of the city inline skating arena. Unfortunately, its location is not accessible to all students. The campus arena and program will allow all students the chance to participate in the extreme sport. "It's exciting, it will be nice to coupon limit 4 coupon limit 4 coupon limit 4 coupon limit 4 coupon sM Breakfast Sandwich Den 7am to llam only coupon 1.19 limit 4 expires. 06/20/00 1/4 pound Cheese Burger & 1/2 pound of fries expires 06/20/00 1/4 pound Cheese Burger & 1/2 pound oi fries expires 06/20/00 PIZZA Giant Two Topping 7.99 expires 06/20/00 PIZZA Giant Hawaiian 7.99 expires 06/20/00 Bud or Coors 12oz Bottle Light or Reg Must be 21 or over with valid ID. Dine in only. Have a beer with yaur meal 1.00 +TAX limit 4 expires 06/20/00 see more people playing," Jared Stimmel said. Stimmel prefers to play at the city arena. "Having a league on campus will be a lot more competitive than what we play now," Stimmel said. Stimmel and about 15 other stu­ dents travel off campus on a regular basis to play the game that they love. They join with other commu­ nity members of different ages and abilities to play pick up games. "It's a great sport, good exercise and a lot of fun to play," Josh Kerwin said. "A league on campus will be great, it's a step up for the university." $3 With the program, students now have something new to look forward to next fall. Attention Students: Need an extra credit next fall? Join the Observer team and sign up for Sports! €
Observer — Sports — June 1, 2000 On the field All-Star, off the field hero by Daren Schuettpelz and Rachel Wiersma Staff reporters As he strolls out from the dugout, onto the field, and into the batter's box, En Vogue's "Whatta Man" blares from Safeco Field's speakers. Whatta man indeed, just ask the children who benefit from his vari­ ous charities. Dan Wilson spends most of the game huddled behind home plate, calling pitches," encouraging pitch­ ers, and playing his favorite aspect of the game, defense. And while he's on and off the field, he donates time and money to various charities. "Our focus is with kids, mostly inner city kids because they are in the most need," Wilson said. "Seattle is a good place to do it." While he donates to charities on his own time, the name recognition of being a Seattle Mariner helps with othei^sponsors. He's teamed up with Weyerhauser and Oberto in the past to donate money whenever he threw a runner out. Wilson said the companies have also worked with him to appeal for money and support from fans. "It's a neat way to keep fans involved," Wilson said. However, during the season, Wilson finds it tough to donate enough of his time. "It is difficult because time is a factor, especially during the season because there are priorities on the field," Wilson said. "I do what I can." During the season, Wilson said he misses more than just the chance to help with charities. "I have three kids at home, so being on the road is tough because I don't like leaving them behind," Wilson said about the Mariner road trips. "If I am on the East Coast I can catch the kids before they go to bed. Actually, I'm pretty boring on the road." And when he is playing ball, Wilson has his own set of routines to keep him concentrating on the task at hand. "It [routines] can be anything from leaving for the park at the same time or listening to the same music in the car," Wilson said. Although he admits fans come to baseball games to see offense, he prefers to play defense. "As catcher, my first priority is defense," Wilson said. As the Mariner catcher, he calls many of the pitches. Although the Mariners have moved outdoors so to speak with Safeco Field, he said it does not make that much of a dif­ ference on the pitches he calls. As to the mystery of what pitch­ ers and catchers talk about at the mound, Wilson said it is mostly encouragement. "I try to be positive but some­ times the guys get lazy, but not that often," Wilson said of his trips to the mound. "Sometimes I go out there to break up the rhythm of the game or to give the pitcher a breather if they have had a lot of pitches." Wilson said he enjoys baseball and still thinks of it as a game and has fun with the rest of the players. 'Everybody in here, whether Daren Schuettpeltz/Observer they are a pitcher or a position play- Tomorrow's game at Safeco Field is Dan Wilson Night. 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