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VU Late Night, p. 3 Photos from Bumbershoot, p. 4 New grub on campus, p. 6 Vol. 28 #1 9.24.12
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The sun beats down on Sehome Hill Arboretum on one of the last warm days of the year. Photo by Cade Schmidt// AS Review
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Megan Thompson Spencer Pederson Cade Schmidt Nick Markman Lauren Prater Lauren Simmons Kylie Wade Todd Wells
Adviser Jeff Bates
NEWS
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CAMPUS CHANGES A guide to the new food options around Western
EVENTS
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VU LATENIGHT ‘First Contact’ with the AS includes a comedy show and give aways
STUDENT LIFE
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OUT OF ONE, MANY Ethnic Student Center opens its doors to all Western students
FEATURES
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BUMBERSHOOT Photos from the Seattle music festival
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EVENTS CALENDAR See what’s happening around Bellingham
KUGS TOP 10 Top artists from this week
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SUMMER’S OVER A final look at a wonderful summer
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Readers,
Welcome back from summer. Here at the AS Review, we are very excited to start the new school year and a new volume of our publication. In our 28th year of publishing, we strive to provide the Western community with the same accuracy and coverage in years past. You can rely on us to report on events, news, arts, entertainment and any other area of interest in the Western and Bellingham community alike. While we are a part of the Associated Students, we also report outside of the AS scope. When picking up the AS Review, you can expect to see a story on AS programming, but also stories about a new restaurant opening downtown, a review on a newly-released film, a quirky opinion article, a hard-hitting news story and much more.
In our weekly publication, we welcome submissions of all kinds – poems, letters, editorials, anything – so don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at any time. Whether you want to write, display a piece of artwork or a photograph from the weekend, the AS Review wants to see it. We also encourage feedback from our readers. If you have something to say, submit a letter to the editor. We want our paper to be a dialogue with its readers; the more actively engaged our audience is, the better we can be. As a student-run paper paid for with student dollars, we want our publication to be captivating for our audience. We hope you enjoy reading the AS Review every Monday and communicate with us often. The AS Review wants to make your life better, one page at a time. Enjoy the issue, Megan Thompson, Editor in Chief
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VU LATE NIGHT
Future Friends Gather For Food and Games `
The Associated Students Productions Special Events will host the fifth annual Viking Union Late Night in order to kick off the school year and offer an event for both new and returning students to come together. VU Late Night: First Contact will take place on Friday, Sept. 28th from 8 p.m. – midnight throughout the VU and in the Multi-purpose Room. The event is free for all students. ASP Special Events Coordinator Jordan Renshaw said that while the First Contact theme refers to the sci-fi atmosphere of this year’s Late Night, the name is also an allusion to the fact that this will be the first AS event for many new students. “It’s just a really cool way for new students to see what the AS is about and what kind of programming we are capable of,” Renshaw said. There are many activities planned throughout the night. Western’s improv comedy club, The Dead Parrots Society, and a hypnotist will be performing in the MPR. There will also be a dance party, glowin-the-dark casino, free Tarot card readings, and airbrush tattoos. Students can participate in a raffle during the event for a chance to win a new iPad, XBOX 360, iHomes, ASP concert tickets for the entire year, Sector Nine longboards, or merchandise
Nick Markman • AS Review from Monster energy drinks. Food and beverages will also be available at the event. Super Mario’s Taco Truck will sell meals throughout the night and Monster will provide free energy drinks for attendees. Renshaw, who has coordinated the event for two years, said he challenged himself to make this year’s Late Night different and not simply rehash all the activities of last year’s event.“It’s this really cool community of people who don’t really know each other but they’re all sharing a common experience,” Renshaw said. “It usually has around 2,000 people attending throughout the night, so it’s a really cool thing to see happen.”
VU Late Night: First Contact Where: Viking Union When: Friday, Sept. 28 8-12 p.m. Price: Free
Poster by Ryan Burkholder
OVER 300 BUSINESSES, CLUBS GATHER FOR INFO FAIR
As an incoming student the amount of clubs, activities, sports and community volunteer options in Bellingham can be overwhelming. Luckily, the Associated Students hosts the annual Info Fair to help new and returning students get a sample of what Western and the greater community has to offer. This year’s Info Fair will take place on Monday, Sept. 24th and Tuesday, Sept. 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Red Square. The event is open and free for all Western students. There will be over 300 clubs, vendors, local businesses and nonprofits present at this year’s Info Fair. While some vendors and businesses will not be present both days of the fair, Red Square Info Fair Coordinator, Jordan Renshaw, said that the two days are filled with activities and content. “You go there to find out about the community and Bellingham, but it’s more than just people handing out brochures,” Renshaw said. “It is a way for new students to find interest.” While the Info Fair has been around for many years,
The 2011 Red Square Info Fair from an aerial view photo by Cade Schmidt // AS Review
Renshaw said that there are changes to this year’s event. An area called Viking Territory will be located next to Wilson Library. This area will hold all of Western’s athletics, as well as organizations and groups within the Wade King Recreation Center such as intramural programs.
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Another area, Elections 101, will consist of political candidates, clubs, and advocates for certain referendums. The area was created this year in order to provide a space where attendees can go to receive political information instead of having the political clubs and candidates dispersed throughout the event. Polly Woodbury attended Info Fair last year as a new Western student, and said that attending the event gave her an idea of what was happening around campus and the community. “A lot of the tables I went to really interested me at first, but what really resonated with me was the connections and personalities of each person at the table,” Woodbury said. Renshaw said that the Info Fair is the first big event of the year and serves as an introduction to Western for new students. “From my perspective as the coordinator, it’s really important to make sure that impression is crazy good and make sure it’s the best it can be to present our school in the best possible light,” Renshaw said.
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AN ODE TO BUMBER All photos by Cade Schmidt // AS Review
Summer’s Last Hurra
Bumberfans wait for the Californian duo Best Coast to
Cayley Miranda Schmid of Bellingham's own Polecat fiddles into a solo on Saturday.
take the stage for their first arena performance in the Key Arena on Monday.
Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit jumps up and down like a kid throwing a tantrum, while performing "The Reeling."
Tacocat's Emily Noces bubbly performance was accompanied a bubble-machine that soaked photographers in front of the Sub Pop stage on Saturday.
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Tacoma native Brad Oberhofer of Oberhofer drifts around the Sub Pop stage on Saturday.
Top 10 Artists Of The Week 1) Animal Collective 2) Lemonade 3) Hot Chip 4) Poor Moon 5) Dinosaur Jr. 6) Yeasayer 7) Deerhoof 8) Jaill 9) Rooftops As the sun sets on the second day of the festival, Bumberfans exchange digits near the International Fountain.
10) Two Door Cinema Club
A teenage-girl dominated crowd swoons over Canadian singer-songwriter City & Colour on Saturday evening.
Tune in to KUGS at 89.3 fm or stream it live at as.wwu.edu/kugs Folk-rockers Blitzen Trapper treat Seattleites to their cover of native Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe."
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ETHNIC STUDENT CENTER ‘Out Of One, Many’
Dylan Koutsky and Daniel Espinoza-Gonzalez • Guest Submission
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ince 1991, the Ethnic Student Center has served as the home away from home for historically underrepresented students and allies on Western’s campus. Founded by student activism in the late 1980s, the ESC began with five clubs, and in the 20 years since, the ESC housed 20 different clubs, 13 of which are currently active and engaged in the Western community. Throughout the years, the ESC has established itself as a strong and open community for every student at the university. The ESC was founded with three core values—affirming identity, building community and cultivating leadership. Priding itself on these values, the ESC has taken major strides to provide a welcoming community and environment for any student who walks through the door to Viking Union 420. The ESC, however, would not exist without student engagement. Members of the ESC are bonded by a strong sense of unity both on inter-club and inter-personal levels, while there are over one hundred students in the ESC, they are all united within it. This sentiment sparked the idea for this year’s 22nd annual ESC Confer-
ence theme, “Out of one, many.” Each year the ESC takes 150 students to a weekend conference, hosted at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island. The October conference provides opportunities for students to learn more about the ESC and resources available to them on campus, though many student attend to meet new friends and bond with old ones. By participating in ESC clubs, students become a part of something bigger than themselves; they become part of a family. Although there are 13 active clubs that students can join, we are all united by our ESC pride. Located on the 4th floor of the Viking Union, the ESC has many resources to provide students within its office. The lounge and computer lab within the office provide a great place to socialize and study. Many students visit the center on a daily basis in order to relax, study and pass the time with friends. This year there will be an even stronger push on academics with academic advising, study space and
Photos by Cade Schmidt // AS Review
academic-focused programming. In addition, the ESC staff focuses on creative event programming, collaborating with other AS departments and re-establishing an identity on campus as a “home away from home” for everyone. The ESC is passionate about celebrating diversity and encourages anyone and everyone to come by and participate.
NEW CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS Nick Markman • AS Review Last school year, Western Dining Services experienced a huge transition with the switch from Sodexo to Aramark. While this year’s changes to dining locations are minor in comparison, there are still new options for students looking to snag some grub on campus.
India Grill on Vendor’s Row
Vendor’s Row, the strip of booths located outside the Viking Union, is home to tabling clubs, groups and food that students will not find anywhere else on campus. A new food stop of interest on Vendor’s Row is India Grill. Santok Tumber, owner of India Grill, has owned and operated the restaurant located at 1215 Cornwall Avenue for 16 years. Although he has sold on campus for various events throughout the years, Tumber never set up a consistent shop on campus until last spring quarter. India Grill offers students a diverse spread of traditional Indian dishes including curry chicken and vegetables, samosas (a fried pastry filled with potatoes
or lamb), basmati rice and naan, a type of Indian flatbread. Tumber also offers students two types of Indian drinks: a spiced chai tea and a mango lassi, a yogurt-based sweet drink. Tumber said that a common misconception about Indian food is its spiciness. “The food is not hot, but we have a homemade hot sauce available there. If some people like hot, it’s always there,” Tumber said. India Grill will be open everyday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tumber said. “We don’t fill up with big portions. We try to bring it little by little in from the kitchen so it stays hot and fresh,” Tumber said. On campus, he sells his food at a discount to students. He said he offers the same discount to students when they go visit India Grill downtown.
Panda Express in the VU
Since Aramark replaced Sodexo as Western’s Dining Services, they have been conducting extensive market research to
determine students’ dining needs. Aramark Marketing Manager, Lucas Minor, said that one conclusion gained from the research was students’ preference for Asian food. Based off this finding, Dining Services decided to open up a Panda Express in the Viking Union to replace the previous burger restaurant. “Panda Express was specifically chosen because it is a well-known brand that delivers a consistent, high-quality experience,” Minor said. Aramark Residential District Manager, Stephen Wadsworth, said that they have heard a lot of excitement for the new location. “Incoming students coming through Transitions and Summerstart were extremely excited to hear that Panda Express would be conveniently located on campus and will accept Dining Dollars and Viking Dollars,” Wadsworth said.
Subway in the Atrium
While Subway may not be a new dining location at Western, any student
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who experienced the frequent long lines during passing time at the Viking Union Subway last year will be happy to hear that Aramark is opening up another Subway location in the Atrium. As with the new Panda Express, Aramark’s decision to open another Subway was the product of extensive research, surveying and focus groups. “We found that there was a strong demand for Subway as many people aren’t able to make the trek across campus to the Viking Union when they are trying to get to their classes,” Minor said. Engrained is gone, but the products will be incorporated in to-go options. Wadsworth and Minor said that there is enough demand for two locations and that it fits with the goal of Aramark and Western Dining Services. “Our goal is to create destinations out of our dining locations and to enhance the convenience and variety across campus,” Minor said. “We want to be proactive and responsive to the demands of the Western Community.”
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Events Calender Monday, Sept. 24
Wednesday, Sept. 26
AS Gallery: Poster Sale Begins When: Sept. 24 - Oct. 5 Where: VU Gallery Price: $
First Filipino-American Student Association Meeeting When: 7 p.m. Where: VU 464 Price: Free
Teusday, Sept. 25
Thursday, Sept. 27
Outdoor film: The Avengers When: 7:30-12 p.m. Where: WWU Comm Lawn Price: Free
KVIK Fall Station Meeting Where: VU 565 When: 6 p.m. Price: Free
Friday, Sept. 28
VU Late Night: First Contact Where: Viking Union When: 8-12 p.m. Price: Free
Saturday, Sept. 29
Ethnic Student Center BBQ Where: Forest & Cedar Park When: 1:30 p.m. Price: Free
Sunday, Sept. 30
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Outback Farm Kick Off Party Where: Outback Farm When: 9-12 p.m. Price: Free
For more events go to as.wwu.edu/events Monday Sept. 24
Tuesday Sept. 25
Wednesday Sept. 26
Thursday Sept. 27
Underground Coffeehouse
Friday Sept. 28
Saturday Sept. 29
Sunday Sept. 30
Learning Team, Piko Panda
ASP Pop Music Wild Buffalo
Father John Misty, Jenny O.
Glow The Shakedown
Tom Waits
The Blessed Coast
Medium Troy, Kytami
K. Flay, Michna, Wishbone
Art Show
Hater Haterz
DJ Little
Blessed Coast
Metal Tuesday w/ guest DJs
Hillary Susz, Wyatt Parks
Revenge of the 90’s
Big John Bates, and more...
Laura Marling
Boundary Bay Brewery Cabin Tavern
Devin the Dude
Poor Moon, Rooftops, Specters Spaceband
Karaoke w/ Amy G
The Slooches, Edith Bunker Rookie Town, Overdrive, The and more... Dt’s, and more...
Geek Trivia Night
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FAREWELL TO SUMMER Welcome to Western
All photos by Cade Schmidt // AS Review
Bellingham Pride attendees, young and old, enjoyed this large sock-monkey on July 15.
Kel Willis, 20, searches for rocks to skip across Bellingham Bay while the sun sets at Boulevard Park A stunning north Cascade sunset as seen from 5,450 feet near Park Butte Lookout on Mt. Baker Aug. 27. AS Productions Assistant Director Cathy Dang blows bubbles at an AS showcase during Summerstart.