AS Review - June 17, 2013

THE AS

REVIEW

special summer edition

TOP DAY HIKES P. 5 SASQUATCH IN PHOTOS P. 7 FAVORITE GUR CLASSES P. 10

Vol. 29 #1

Summer 2013

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A classic Bellingham summer-scene as viewed during a sunset on Boulevard Park. Photo by Cade Schmidt // AS Review

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NEWS

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KUGS TOP 10 Our own radiostation reports on its top albums

COLUMNS THE AS

REVIEW

©2013. Published most Mondays during the school year by the Associated Students of Western Washington University.

We are a student-produced, alternative campusweekly covering news and events that are of interest to the Western community. We support all programs, offices and clubs affiliated with the AS. We have a direct connection to the AS board of directors, and although we report on board actions objectively, our relationship should be made clear.

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FIRESIDE CHAT AS President Carly Roberts welcomes new Vikings

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STUDENT LIFE

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DAY HIKES Bellingham’s essential outdoor adventures

FEATURES

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PUT YOUR RECORDS ON Where do you keep 5000 LPs? In Kevin Majkut’s closet

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FEES & WHERE THEY GO I’m paying for what?

GOVERNMENT ON CAMPUS VP of Governmental Affairs talks involvement

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TRANSFER SYNDROME Our writer recounts her experience

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE Advice for freshmen handed down by upperclassmen

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR FOLKS Clean your room and take them to lunch

Submissions: We welcome reader submissions, including news articles, literary pieces, photography, artwork or anything else physically printable. Email submissions, or send them to the mailing address above. They will be returned as long as you include Scantily clad bikers cruise down Holly St. on June 7. Between 50-70 bikers had a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

passer-bys stopped in their tracks as they made laps around the general downtown Letters: We also welcome letters to the editor. Please area. Photo by Isaac Martin // AS Review limit your letter to 300 words and include your name and phone number. Send them to as.review@wwu. edu. Published letters may have minor edits made to their length or grammar, if necessary.

Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Lead Photographer Writers

Cade Schmidt Kylie Wade Isaac Martin C Hayley Halstead Isabelle Hoonan Lauren Simmons

Adviser Jeff Bates

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SUMMER EVENTS

1964 The Tribute: A Tribute to the Beatles

Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen and celebrate the holiday with $3.50 pints.

8:30 p.m., Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen.

Depot Market Square.

12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Depot Market Square $2 suggested donation.

The popular show, called the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” by Rolling Stone comes to Bellingham.

8 p.m., Mount Baker Theater $21-53

Hot Bodies in Motion, Learning Team

Mt. Baker Climb

9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, $5

Are you brave enough to summit Bham’s beloved mountain? Sign up with the AS Outdoor Center.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema

Wednesday July 10

Tuesday June 25

Saturday June 29 – Saturday August 24

Every Saturday night, enjoy an outdoor film in Fairhaven’s Village Green. Each night begins with a live performance and the films air at dusk. Bring your own seating and enjoy food vendors, games and prizes in addition to the movie.

Between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., The Village Green (10th St. and Mill Ave.) $5

Summer Noon Concert Series

Wednesday July 3 – Wednesday July 31

Every Wednesday in July, head to the PAC for a free outdoor concert. Each week features a different band and covers a wide variety of genres.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Performing Arts Center Plaza (concerts will move to the Viking Union Underground Coffeehouse in case of rain).

Fireworks Watching at Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen Thursday July 4

Watch the fireworks from the patios at

Saturday July 6

Golden Hour Sea Kayak Paddle out to enjoy a sunset in the Bellingham Bay with the AS Outdoor Center.

Skyline Divide

Saturday July 17

Join the Outdoor Center for a Mt. Baker dayhike.

“Weird Al” Yankovic The Alpocalypse Tour Wednesday July 17

The king of parodies, Weird Al is headed to Bellingham on tour to promote his most recent album, The Alpocalypse.

7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theater, $30-45

Bellingham Pride 2013: Pride Parade and Pride Festival Sunday July 14

Saturday July 20-21

Moonlight Sea Kayak Tuesday July 23

Wade through the Sound’s Bioluminescenefilled waters with the AS Outdoor Center.

Portland Cello Project Thursday August 15 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, $10-12

Muds to Suds Mud Race Saturday August 24/25

If you don’t mind getting a little dirty, take on this 3-mile course full of over 20 muddy obstacles. A fire truck at the finish line will hose off those brave enough to attempt the course.

Overnight camping is allowed, and the event will also feature a beer garden, food vendors and a barbecue.

8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Hovander Park (5299 Nielsen Ave., Ferndale, WA)

End pride weekend with the sixth annual Pride Parade, followed by the Pride Festival featuring vendors, activities and guest appearances.

The parade begins at Bellingham High School and will wind down Cornwall Ave, ending at

LETTER TO THE EDITOR TOLKIEN STORY HEADLINE MISREPRESENTING

To the Editor, As I was reading the May 28 issue of AS Review I came across your article regarding the new Eurasian Studies 450 course (Tolkien’s Imaginary Language). I was personally confused and put-off by the title “You Shall Not Pass (This Class)” for the article. While I do understand the reference, I find its use out of place. It clearly states that students have no way of doing well which is why I find it so off-putting. Though I am sure the editor did not mean to imply such a thing, it puts this course in a bad light and I assume this article was meant to be a promotional piece. A different and more positive title could have been used.

Alex Holland

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A WARM WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT CARLY

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Modern Vampires of the City Vampire Weekend

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Ghost on Ghost Iron & Wine

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Pythons Surfer Blood

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Mosquito Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Trouble Will Find Me The National

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Comedown Machine The Strokes

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The Wave Vervex

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Naomi The Cave Singers

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Lines We Trace Hey Marseilles

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Walking on a Pretty Daze Kurt Vile

KUGS is the Associated Students’ own student-run radio station. Listen online at kugs.org or tune in to 89.3 fm. If you’re interested in getting on the waves, pick up a volunteer application in the station’s office on the seventh floor of the Viking Union.

Welcome to Western!

It’s my privilege to welcome all of you new Vikings into the WWU family. Whether you are transferring here from another institution, coming straight from high school or you’re pursuing your education after some time at the university of life: welcome.

Each and every one of you reading this brings something unique and important to our community.

During your time here, you will have many opportunities to expand and explore who you are and your worldview. You will have great successes and will also experience failure. You will claim your education, practicing maintenance of purpose through difficulty.

Each of us has our own path with its own unique obstacles and oases.

But in this finite moment, our paths are converging in Bellingham, and we are together in this. In my three years as at WWU, I have experienced highs such as running and winning my AS Presidential election, and lows, such as having to retake a class–yes, it happens to many of us–and struggling with depression through much of my freshman year. Through these times and more, I have found strength in my community and the resources available here. Our campus is a beautiful mosaic of stories, identities, ideas and beliefs. I encourage each of you to get involved, share who you are, your stories, identities, ideas and beliefs. Whether your involvement is through a faith-based group, a club sport or making a band in your dorm, you will encounter new friends and opportunities that you never could’ve imagined existed. No matter where you find community, you’ll find that you receive ten-fold what you contribute.

As we well know, you are here first and foremost to claim an education.

Your academic experience will be what you make of it. I encourage you to go the extra mile and seek opportunities to expand your education beyond the classroom. Take a dance class downtown. Study the clouds over the bay at sunset. Engage in critical conversations. After graduation I guarantee you won’t find yourself saying “I wish I hadn’t tried the Alphabet (26-crepe) challenge at AB Crepes.” Or maybe you will. But nevertheless, memories will be made.

Don’t simply dip your toes cautiously into the eddies of life’s river. Jump in feet first. You never know where the current will take you. I look forward to next year and the wonderful contributions you’re going to bring to this campus. If you should ever need direction in finding a community, or even just someone to talk to, please stop by my office in the Viking Union. I would love to meet you.

So once again, my fellow Viking, welcome to Western.

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BHAM’S FINEST DAY HIKES

By Lauren Simmons Bellingham may be a college town, but that doesn’t mean the city lacks in beautiful sights and rewarding outdoor excursions. Various trails and hiking routes around Bellingham offer many opportunities to get some exercise and take in amazing scenery in between classes and social-life.

SEHOME ARBORETUM The Sehome Hill Arboretum, located directly behind campus, is a great trail to conquer a few times while attending college. Although the arboretum was established in 1960, the land today known as Fairhaven and Sehome Hill had coal-mining claims made on it in 1850. The area was made into an arboretum in order to dodge the proposition of logging the hill.

On the trail, landmarks include :the Watch Tower, standing at the top of Sehome Hill, where onlookers can get a birds-eye view of Bellingham and its bay; the Quiet Rocks, located right under the Watch Tower, a great place to soak in the surroundings and enjoy the sounds of nature; and the Outdoor Classroom, comprised of multiple benches and a front platform, creating an alternative class atmosphere.

OYSTER DOME Located off og Chuckanut Drive on the south side of Bellingham, a 6.5-mile trail takes hikers to the Oyster Dome. At the end of the trail, onlookers will

be able to peer high above Puget Sound and out toward the Olympic Mountains. En route to the Dome are the Bat Caves. The trail signage tells hikers to not enter the caves, but many tend to just take a cautious look inside. During the winter, the trail occasionally contains ice, but is often snow-free, like the rest of Bellingham.

LAKE PADDEN Trails around Lake Padden offer many options for Bellingham residents. Along with hiking, the beautiful lake trail also offers ; walking, jogging, mountain biking and horseback riding. The 2.6-mile trail around the lake is the typical route for most visitors, But there are more difficult trails through the woods. these trails are 5.1 miles and are located south and east of the Lake. The Lake Padden Golf Course is also located in the area.

INTERURBAN TRAIL Connecting the Fairhaven Historic District with Larrabee State Park, the Interurban Trail follows a former electric rail line. A relatively easy trail, it takes hikers through a densely wooded area and provides sights of Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and the San Juan Islands.

Another local favorite, Whatcom Falls Park near Electric Ave. Climb the trail along the creek to reach several popular cliffjumping spots. Photo by Daniel Berman // AS Review

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KEVIN MAJKUT’S WORLD OF MUSIC technology has caught up with the information that’s on the disc. With mono-records (on old turntables), the needle was wider and it didn’t get as far down into the grooves of the disc. Some of the variations of the grooves are smaller than a human hair. And now they have ways to cut the needle so they can get further into the grooves. ”

Story and photo by Cade Schmidt In 1971, Kevin Majkut, director of Viking Union student activities, rode his Schwinn fivespeed bike to a party and returned home at 3 a.m. with a Jesse Winchester album and a turntable for which he had traded his bike. Forty-two years later, Majkut now owns 5,000 records, most of which he’s stashed in a closet with a reinforced floor. We sat down with the friendly overseer of the Associated Students to find out about his affection for vinyl.

(On right: Kevin Majkut digs a recent garage sale find out of his collection.)

AS Review: When and where do you listen to your records? Do you have a routine?

Kevin Majkut: “I do a lot of listening. I get up at 5:30 in the morning to listen before I go to work for about an hour to an hour and a half. I’ll read the paper, I’ll read a book or something and listen to music. Sometimes it’s that the music doesn’t engage you and you can read a book. And sometimes the music is so engaging that all the sudden you realize you’re on the same page of the book that you were on 20 minutes ago, and you’ve really just been concentrating on the music. But (this) tends to be in my living room. I have a couple of different systems in different places throughout my house. But I just tend to do that in the living room because that’s where my best system is.”

Where do you keep them?

“We have one closet in our house which is where most of those albums are. I did have to put some extra struts under the floor, because 5,000 albums is a lot. It’s about 100 albums to a foot.”

Do you have a favorite composer?

“I am obsessed with Bach’s cello suites. That is one of my favorite pieces of music. It’s amazing to me that different people can play (the suites) in different ways.”

Have you listened to all of them?

“Oh yeah, I don’t think there’s anything that I haven’t. But I listen all the time. I don’t collect albums. I have some collectable albums, like Frank Zappa’s first album “Freak Out!” which is a very collectable album. I have one of the original copies and it’s got the poster in it. But I am into records to play (them). So I’m not into them like ‘oh, I could never play this album.’”

What kind of turntable do you use?

“I use a JVC Direct-Drive turntable….I’m really happy with this turntable. I bought it in the mid-80s from a record store downtown and it’s got a special arm on it. In fact, I actually own another copy of it that I bought on the Internet in a box that had never been opened. So if this one breaks, I have another one waiting.”

Vinyl has a long history to it. Do you get any pleasure of listening to an old record or one that has a lot of history to it?

“I have lot of-particularly classical-records that are mono-records. Now the record playing

Are you a fan of Yo-Yo Ma? “I am a fan of Yo-Yo-Ma. I’m a fan of Truls Mork, Steven Isserlis, and Pablo Casals-who discovered the cello suites. Yeah, the cello is a beautiful instrument. For some reason the way my sound-system is set up is that the two instruments that really sound good on it are the cello and the trumpet. So when I play the cello suites on it, I just really love it.”

What’s a trumpet piece that you enjoy?

“One of my favorite trumpet albums is “In a Silent Way” by Miles Davis. That time in his career is a really special time. It’s a really beautiful album and my sound-system is good for it. Miles wasn’t a flashy player, he didn’t play many notes, but everything he played was just stylish-it was right there. Like, that was what’s needed, and no more than that.”

Can you remember when CD’s and other mediums of listening to music started coming out?

Did you feel like the vinyl industry was threatened by it?

“I can remember speaking with Keith Boyd, who was the AS President several years ago and also the KUGS program director. I remember him telling me he had three CD-players in his house and I was still listening to records because I hadn’t touched CD’s. I have a lot of CD’s too, because if you like music and that’s the only way to get them,

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Furry mythical creatures, clouds of green and honeybuckets infiltrate the northwest on memorial day weekend.

Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend plays one of the group’s singles “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” on the Honda Bigfoot stage, while Macklemore & Ryan Lewis blow up the nearby mainstage.

All photos by Cade Schmidt // AS Review

Soul singer Cody ChesnuTT lights up the Honda Bigfoot stage on Monday, despite the rainy weather.

Chaz Bundick, aka Toro y Moi, opens his set in the Chupacabra tent with “Rose Quartz.”

Portland chamber-folk quintet Horse Feathers perform their Northwest-anthem “Better Company” mid-Monday at the Yeti stage.

Former drummer of Fleet Foxes, Josh Tillman, aka Father John Misty, has a moment while performing “Funtimes in Babylon” on Friday.

A couple cuddles near the Yeti stage.

Innovative English-rockers Alt-J close-out the Honda Bigfoot stage on Monday.

Rapper Nacho Picasso performs at the Cthulhu stage on Friday.

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RAISE YOUR VOICE

MAKING POLITICAL CHANGE ON CAMPUS

By Kaylee Galloway, AS VP for Governmental Affairs Washington State is facing potential government shutdown, meaning financial aid would not be distributed and tuition for next year would be undetermined. If the budget is not passed by July 1, then many state services will stop and state agencies will close. For reasons like this, it is imperative for students to get involved and for student perspectives to be heard. Funding of higher education is an issue we can all agree on, which is why we should all come together under this common cause and work together to make a difference.

There are many opportunities offered on campus and in the Associated Students that help students get involved, ensuring proper repKaylee Galloway and the six other members of the AS Board of Directors can be found in Vi- resentation. One way to get king Union 504. For board meeting minutes and involved is by applying for more information on the Board, visit as.wwu.

AS and University Commitedu/board-of-directors. tees such as the Legislative Affairs Council. It provides a Picture in story learning experience where students can work with others to From Left to Right: Former VP’s for Governmental Affairs Iris Maute-Gibson and Byron ensure that their perspectives are being considered. Another Starkey talk with former AS President Anna great way to get involved is with Western Votes. Western Ellermeier inside the state capitol building during Viking Lobby Day 2011. Photos by Cade Votes is our chapter of the Washington Student Association.

It focuses predominately on organizing efforts such as voter Schmidt // AS Review

registration, “get out the vote,” political rallies and contacting elected officials at the state and federal level. If you are interested in lobbying for education, there will be opportunities throughout the year. In January, students will travel to Olympia for Viking Lobby Day to meet with legislators. It is a great opportunity for students to tell their story. Lobbying should not be an intimidating endeavor because you are the expert of your own story as a student.

There will be other opportunities throughout the year, so stay tuned.

Students are affected by decisions being made at local, state and federal levels, which is why it’s important to increase students’ influence and comprehension in those areas. This summer and throughout the year, it is important to ask questions, learn about these issues, talk to your friends and family and to get involved in every way you can. You are not alone in the battle for your education. There are many students who can’t afford rising tuition, who need to work and who rely on financial aid and loans. It is important for legislators to know that students are struggling, and when students struggle, the state struggles. Join me today in our fight for higher education. Please email me at ASVP.Gov@wwu.edu if you have any questions.

NOT A FRESHMAN: THE TRANSFER EXPERIENCE

By C Hayley Halstead

our writer shares her experience

According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, “approximately one-third of students beginning at either a four or two-year institution [transfers] during the course of their postsecondary careers.” Camouflaged among the anxious new freshmen faces are the transfer students, who like me, have been through the college process before.

Transferring to Western from Bellevue College was like traveling abroad for the second time; it took some getting used to the course load, expectations and social factors, but the transition process was much smoother than if it was my first time in a foreign land.

No solid expectations were established in my mind upon enrolling at Western other than the fact I would be able to earn my bachelor’s degree without taking what I considered to be filler classes. Much to my dismay, I encountered what many of my fellow transfer peers also have experienced: credits that were unable to transfer. I cringed at the idea of retaking a statistics class I had already taken to acquire my business major at Western.

Coming to a school away from home, I initially struggled with building friendships. Large crowds of people in the Viking Commons overwhelmed me as I attempted to find a place to sit for lunch,

awkwardly joining a table of people I didn’t know. I definitely suffered the freshman dilemma, but with Western’s strong student programs, I was able to seek out opportunities on campus to meet groups of people.

I could have easily jumped into a club with a simple registration process, perfect for freshmen to test the waters with. Instead, I decided to involve myself in something I felt would have more people I could identify with and was harder to join: the co-ed professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. I was intrigued by the idea of a Greek system at a school that had voted against it. After learning more about this organization, I spent the majority of fall quarter as a pledge attempting to make my way into this prestigious fraternity. Immediately, I was immersed in a group with over 50 new faces of people who had mostly already gone through the first couple of years of college and were also business minded, which made the transition from a community college to a university much easier. I would definitely encourage transfer students to try to find some sort of support group as early as possible to ease the transition process.

Nonexistent at my community college, where many of the students were not even aware of the school mascot, was school spirit. Most of my friends at Bellvue had an apathetic attitude about school spirit; they felt

no need to wear a community college sweatshirt. In fact, many of my friends were actually embarrassed that they were at a community college, rather than a university. Transferring to Western opened my eyes to how a college could host a spirited student body without having the traditional football team that supposedly draws it out. I love walking through campus and seeing Western attire because it really shows that students care.

What it really comes down to is how to be a student in a new place. Transfer students already understand college life, but there are new twists and turns that takes some adjusting. Yes, you go through mistakenly be called a freshman or at least thought to be one when you end up thinking the express bus stops in Sehome Village when it in fact goes all the way to Lincoln Creek. However, no matter where you go, whether it is to a new job or new community, you’ll always have that new “freshman all over again” feeling. The only difference is that you are capable of adjusting quicker.

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Kevin Majkut, Cont. from page 6 but they just feel more transitory to me than records do. But I wouldn’t say I was threatened by it. In fact, when CD’s came in people got rid of their record collections and I was able to amass many more records.”

Within the past few years the popularity of vinyl has reemerged. Have you seen a change in the vinyl community?

“Oh yeah, well you can go down to a record store today and there are records there. Like if you go to any of the downtown shops they have huge record collections, new and used records… There’s much more availability, new material coming out and lots of re-issues. On Record Store Day, which was on April 20, I went down and found a German press-

By C Hayley Halstead Upon registration, students are required to pay tuition and fees. However, many are unaware as to what their fees actually go towards. From the 2011-12 academic year, tuition and fees were allowed to surpass those set in the Omnibus Appropriations Act, a piece of legislature that sets forth funding levels by the federal government. However, the maximum tuition could increase from year to year was seven percent.

All 2012-2013 fees and rates are listed: Tuition itself, $7,503 Tuition is determined by the Board of Trustees. It consists of eight members, seven of which are appointed by the governor of Washington and one that is a student representative. Three and a half percent of tuition is allocated to assist funding financial aid.

Tuition mostly covers operation and capital building fees. Operation fees include how Western educates students: instruction, the library, maintenance and administration, as well as student services. Capital building fees are used to construct academic facilities.

Service and Activities, $519 These fees specifically are aimed to fund student activities and programs and the Associated Students. In addition, these fees help reduce the cost of residence dining halls as well as

ing-still in the plastic-of an album I’d been looking for since 1969. I went to college in 1968 with a fellow next door to me who had three albums.

I already owned two of them and the one I didn’t was a Muddy Waters album called “Electric Mud.” I could’ve just ordered it online, but I like to go and find those things, and I found a brand new pressing.

I was really happy about that.

“I got two things I want to mention to you. One thing that’s interesting now is Light in the Attic, a label from Seattle. They’re kind of what I call musical archaeologists. They go out and they find interesting albums that aren’t available-that haven’t been on a mass-market. They (find) just really unique albums. And there’s another company called Nuero, and they put out albums kind of like Light in the Attic does, but they also go to local or regional studios and pull all the old tapes. Then they’ll try to find interesting songs in there. So then they make

all these compilation albums of like different folk singers (that worked in those studios). It’s often things that never got released. It’s just a really interesting thing that people are unearthing music that you usually wouldn’t have access to.”

Majkut invited me to his home in the Fairhaven district to see his record collection, kick-back and let a few play. We started off with Joni Mitchell’s “Blue,” then Miles Davis’ “In a Silent Way” and Bruce Springsteen’s “New York City Serenade.” I brought along my copy of “Gulag Orkestar” by the Euro-folk inspired Beirut. We finished out the evening by listening to “Armando’s Rhumba” from Chick Corea’s “My Spanish Heart.”

FEES AND WHERE THEY GO student activity facilities. This includes programs like Resource and Outreach Programs and the Underground Coffeehouse. This is the biggest fee students pay following tuition. AS Vice President for Student Life Katie Savinski said that in order to get the most from this fee, students should “attend events, join committees and get involved with what’s going on here at Western. The Services and Activities Fee is the source of funding that pays for essentially every program and service we (the AS) put out, so not utilizing those resources means you’re not getting the most bang for your buck.”

Student Recreation, $285 Wade King Student Recreation Center serves as more than just a gym, with its goal of empowering the Western community to live healthily and develop leadership. Personal training, access to a dietitian, rehab services and sports clubs are just some of the bonuses offered. The gym was opened in 2003 and the fee was applied through a referendum vote to offer students a quality recreation center.

Health Services, $210 Through this fee students are able to receive unlimited access to the Student Health Center. This includes health care, consultations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment. Some of the free services at the Student Health Center

include rehabilitation, counseling and sexually transmitted infection tests.

Non-Academic Building, $117 This fee funds the continual development and improvement of the Viking Union. With services like the lost and found, information desk, post office, study spaces and resource offices, the Viking Union serves as a place for community and relaxation for the Western community.

Technology, $75 This year, the student technology fee was renewed by 78 percent of student votes. Some of the changes that were made in this renewal will allow for a printing quota of 50 free prints, a license to Microsoft Student Advantage, wireless network upgrades and replacing and updating computer labs and access to files from personal computers. Without this fee, the Student Technology Center would be cut, new computers couldn’t be purchased for computer labs and no upgrades to WiFi would be made. “For the amount of computers we have, the amount of software we have the rights to and the number of people required to maintain these systems, the student technology fee is a very low amount. It’s a bargain,” said computer assistant at ATUS Helpdesk, John Wiley.

Student Alternative Transportation, $75

While this fee is most well-known for funding unlimited Whatcom Transportation Authority bus rides, it also funds the shuttle service and a student-held AS position that manages the fee and trip planning assistance.

The shuttle service is a late night bus for Western students operating daily starting at 11 p.m. (except on Sunday when it begins at 9 p.m.) and ends at 3 a.m. The route rounds campus, Bill McDonald Parkway., Lakeway Drive, downtown and back. According to Robby Eckroth, former AS Alternative Transportation Coordinator, “If the fee was not renewed, students would not have a $25 bus pass every quarter, and there would not be a late night shuttle for students.”

Green Energy, $21 What started in 2005 as the nation’s first student-imposed green fee has transformed Western into a more environmentally-friendly school.

The fee allows for the purchasing of renewable energy credits to account for electrical consumption, energy efficient projects and the creation of a student-led position within AS Environmental and Sustainability Programs responsible for managing this fee. Because of the green energy fee, high-efficiency hand-dryers, water bottle refill stations and other sustainable alternatives have been brought to campus.

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MAKE ROOM IN YOUR SCHEDULE Course descriptions from course catalogue

CLST 350-Classical Studies: Greek Mythology 4 credits, Humanities GUR A study of Greek myths as a vital and evolving feature of Greek religious and intellectual life from Homer through Hesiod and Aeschylus to Euripides.

SOC 251 – Sociology: Sociology of Deviant Behavior 5 credits, Social Sciences GUR A broad overview of concepts, issues and research findings in the sociological study of deviant behavior; how deviance is defined, reacted to and punished in American society.

Emphasis on contemporary theoretical perspectives, along with current issues in deviance.

ART 109-ART: Visual Dialogue 3 credits, Humanities GUR Introduction to ideas and artists in 20th century art with an emphasis on the contemporary. Examines concepts of content, meaning, and cultural interrelationships in art, and questions the nature, function and importance of art in contemporary society.

PSYCH 119 – Psychology: Psychology of Gender 4 credits, Comparative, Gender and Multicultural Studies (Block B) Basic concepts, foundations for sex roles; similarities and differences between the sexes; historical customs, personality theories, cultural, subcultural and cross-cultural perspectives.

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FINDING YOUR HOME ON CAMPUS RESOURCES FOR BREAKING GLASS CEILINGS, SEEKING EMPOWERMENT AND STRENGTHENING SOLIDARITY

By Cade Schmidt There’s no doubt that college can be hard for students of marginalized identities. The Associated Students is committed to empowerment, community and solidarity. Here are some resources available in the AS and throughout campus.

Ethnic Student Center The AS Ethnic Student Center is a large, cozy hangout located in Viking Union 420. Fifteen clubs such as Black Student Union, Queer People of Color and Filipino American Student Association call the Ethnic Student Center home. Every fall the ESC invites students of color and allies on a weekend retreat to build community, discuss issues on campus and prepare for events throughout the year.

AS Clubs Out of the over 200 clubs on campus, several are committed to marginalized communities and raising awareness about under-represented issues.

From the Special Olympics Unity Club, Student Homeless Outreach Team, American Sign Language Club, Russian Club and Chinese Conversation Club, you’re likely to find one that fits you. If not, gather five like-minded students and start a club through the AS club system.

Resource & Outreach Programs The AS Resource & Outreach Programs consists of seven student-run offices: the Women’s Center, Queer Resource Center, Social Issues Resource Center, Sexual Awareness Center, Legal Info Center, Disability Outreach Center and Veteran’s Outreach Center. Each office serves as a safe-space if you need to relax and take a load off, or just need someone to talk to. These offices put on an array of activities like spoken word events, film-showings, dances, discussions and other empowering events.

CEED Outside of the AS, Woodring College of Education’s Center for Education, Equity and Diversity (CEED), located in Miller Hall 005, sports a hearty library and opportunities for rich dialogue about social issues affecting historically marginalized people. CEED hosts events that stimulate reflection, self-exploration and promote safe-space. www.wce. wwu.edu/Resources/CEP/

the office in Old Main 540. Besides personal appointments, the center has several group sessions like Health at Every Size, Pride (LGBTQA), SelfAwareness and Relaxation. www.wwu.edu/counseling Peer Health Educators Prevention and Wellness Services’ peer health educators focus on body empowerment, female health, men’s violence prevention, sexual health outreach, women’s empowerment and more. These services are located in Old Main 560.

Equal Opportunity Office If you ever encounter prejudice or an uncomfortable situation in the classroom or at work, head over to the Equal Opportunity Office in Old Main 345. Even if it’s just a slight inclination of unfavorable behavior, the office can help you process the situation and give you resources in taking further action.

Counseling Center Western’s Counseling Center offers counseling free of charge for students taking more than six credits. It’s not a bad idea to stop in once a quarter for a check-up or however you see fit. Just schedule an appointment by calling 360-650-3164 or drop by Students march across campus in the annual “Walk of Hope,” a suicide-awareness event, hosted by Western’s To Write Love on Her Arms chapter, the Disability Outreach Center, Women’s Center, Social Issues Resource Center and other campus services.

Photo by Cade Schmidt // AS Review

Attendees of the 2011-12 ESC Conference on location at Camp Casey in Coupeville, Wash. Photo by Cade Schmidt // AS Review

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WHERE TO TAKE YOUR FOLKS

By Isabelle Hoonan Old Town Cafe

316 West Holly St.

(360) -671-4431 Monday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Nestled near antique shops and featuring a friendly staff, come to Old Town Cafe with a ready appetite for organic comfort food. Old Town gets its organic ingredients from small local and regional producers such as the Community Food Co-Op and the Bellingham Farmer’s Market. Brunch offers a savory palette of tofu scrambles and huevos rancheros along with any added sides or toppings of your choice. If you’re craving sprouts or chicken sausage, Old Town has it. Come here to enjoy a steaming cup of coffee and the paper, or pop on over to Alladin’s or Bellingham Bay Collectibles for some vintage perusing while waiting for a table, the café can get pretty busy on weekend mornings.

The Copper Hog

1327 North State St. (360) -927-7888 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. to between 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to between 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Hit up The Copper Hog for a round of darts and drinks. Photos by Isaac Martin // AS Review

Kitchen closes and no minors are allowed after 10 p.m.

If you’re looking for a place where your parents can kick back with a beer while watching a FIFA game, then the Copper Hog fits the bill. During the day you can find locals playing darts or nomming on challah French toast. Breakfast is offered on weekends only. The gastropub’s menu changes with the seasons and offers hearty, but a bit pricey, meals.

Come in after 10 p.m. for foie gras Friday, Taco Tuesday, $3 wells drink Thursdays or to indulge in the Hog’s full-bar.

The Black Cat

1200 Harris Ave. Street #310 (360)-733-6136 Monday-Sunday: 4 p.m. to between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.

Come here if you’re looking for a sophisticated enclave to have a leisurely meal after peeking into Fairhaven’s boutiques and art galleries. If you’re looking to tuck in for a hearty dinner, try the bruschetta caprese for an appetizer and the wild sockeye salmon for an entrée. For dessert, the Mount Bakery Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake (gluten-free) can’t be beat. Happy Hour is from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and the smooth vodka tonic is a treat to sip. Dinner usually stops between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., but the restaurant remains open for Late Happy Hour, featuring a limited menu.

The Big Fat Fish Co.

1304 12th St. (360) -733-2284 Monday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11:30 – 9 p.m.

Fiamma Burger

1309 Railroad Ave. (360) -733-7374 Sunday -Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Chow down on one of Fiamma’s all-natural burgers. You can choose beef, lamb, bison, chicken, salmon or veggie. Pair a barbeque bacon blue ring burger with some sweet potato fries with ranch or curry mayo, a chocolate shake or microbrew (we picked 21st Amendment Brewery’s Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer) for an indulgent lunch in an often bustling atmosphere filled with the gamut of college kids and families.

If you can’t get enough of Fiamma’s sweet potato fries and ranch, go for a bigger portion for two more bucks.

Specializing in fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, this place is perfect for a breezy lunch. If you’re an out-of-state student whose parents aren’t accustomed to fresh fish, this will showcase Pacific Northwest seafood at its finest. Try the fish tacos served with sriracha aioli and fries. For dinner, try a grilled New York or rib eye steak.

Old Town Cafe in its natural habitat.