Want to vote in November? Register by October 4! Details, p. 4
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Vol. 26, # 3
National Day of Action: Rally to protest budget cuts, p. 5 Have you seen the “Bellingham State of Mind” video? Interview with the creators, p. 8
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Concert review & photos p. 6-7
Cover photo by Daniel Berman/ The AS Review
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Green Fee from page 5
to finish the proposal. Funds will be disbursed to students with the best ideas toward the end of winter quarter or early spring quarter. “We do expect to fund more than one proposal. It depends on proposals that are submitted and how much they cost,” Agosti said. “It depends on the type of proposals and whether they’re feasible or not feasible. And that’s the great thing about the program, it’s 100 percent up to the students to create proposals for what they want to see happen on campus.” Students can apply to serve on the fee committee or to coordinate the proposal work. “We’re looking for students that have experience with sustainability projects and really have an interest in helping the university reduce our environmental impact,” Agosti said. Student proposals will be evaluated by a separate list of general requirements and preferences, which are available on the rules of operations for the fee. Students can request these requirements from the graduate assistant or from Agosti. The fee will bring in projected annual revenue of about $282,000 from students. Depending on the fluctuations in costs of the farm the university contracts with for renewable energy, around $100,000 will be spent on renewable energy credits each year. Around $20,000 will go toward staff and operations, Agosti said. The remaining funds will be combined with the $300,000 in reserve to spend on proposals over the next two and a half years. Agosti said he hopes to allocate around $252,000 to student projects this year, but the final decision on specific amounts has yet to be determined. “When we’re looking at proposals, we want all the projects to have an educational component,” Agosti said. “We would want something that would tell the general campus community [what it is] and that this was paid for by your Green Energy Fee.” One of the goals of the program is to reduce environmental impact, and a big part of that is educating students. “The goal of the program is more than just reducing our numbers,” Agosti said. “It’s also educating students so they have knowledge to go out in their communities and reduce their impacts throughout their lives.”
Candlelight gathering for missing student On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Western students, faculty and community members gathered in Red Square to support the family of missing student Dwight Clark. As of Friday, Oct. 1, the search for Clark, who was reported missing Sunday, Sept. 26, was still ongoing. Photos by Daniel Berman / The AS Review
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The Om(nom)nivore’s Dilemma Photos & column by Lindsay Kucera/ The AS Review
Fried Chocolate Wontons
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arlier this week, I went to a small potluck with some friends. The dinner of choice was a stir-fry and I was charged with the responsibility of bringing dessert. Finding something sweet that goes with savory stirfry took a bit of brainstorming, but once I remembered these delicious dessert wontons, there was no other option. These are little crispy pockets of pure chocolate bliss. (I think my friends would agree.) Variations: I have also filled these wontons with chocolate and small marshmallows for s’mores or with chili/chipotle chocolate for something spicy. These can also be topped with cinnamon and sugar, or with sweet mint instead of powdered sugar.
College Budget Cooking
Costs: $6.00 Makes: About a bazillion wontons (or up to 50) Ingredients: 1 package wonton wrappers 1 jar Nutella 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk Powdered sugar to taste Oil for frying Tools: High-sided skillet, tongs or a slotted spoon/ spatula, basting brush To start off, on a cutting board, sheet of waxed paper or clean surface, lay out the wonton wrappers. By all means you can make the entire package of wrappers, but usually I only make enough for each person to have two or three. In the middle of each square, spoon out a small amount of Nutella, about the size of a nickel. (I know the concept of using less is difficult here. I am a huge fan of Nutella and it takes every ounce of my self-control not to use more than that, but when you fry these they will leak and ruin the oil if you use too much.) In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk to make an egg wash. Using the basting brush, spread the wash along the edge of the wrapper, fold the corners over into a triangle, pressing down to form a seal. Try to
keep as much air out of the wrapper as possible, as this could pop the wontons when they’re fried. Fold each corner of the triangle inward to make a purse or small envelope. Repeat with each wonton. In the skillet, pour in enough oil (canola or vegetable oil will do fine) to coat the bottom of the pan. Turn stove to medium-high heat and let the oil heat up. When it comes to these wontons, speed is the trick. I usually have a plate with paper towels ready next to the stove to keep the process going smoothly. When the skillet is hot, place three or four wontons in the oil. Fry for about five seconds or until the wrapper is golden-brown and bubbly. Flip the wontons and repeat on the other side. Remove from heat and place on the paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat this with all the wontons. Lightly sprinkle all the wontons with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Photos by Joe Rudko/ The AS Review
Students wait to catch buses outside of the Viking Union.
Kyle Mitchell performs at Open Mic Night in the Underground Coffeehouse.
Board Brief
AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REPORT Volume 26 Number 3 ▪ October 4, 2010
COLUMNS
NEWS / FEATURES 2
Board Brief
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National Day of Action rally Protest against budget cuts.
Green Energy Fee Agenda getting set for fee committee.
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12 Om(Nom)! Fried chocolate wontons.
EVENTS
6-7 Macklemore concert review ASP sells out first show. 8
B’ham State of Mind Interview excerpt with YouTube video creators.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Call for auditions.
Letter to readers From us to you.
6 AS Events Calendar Look to your right. 11 Upcoming ASP Films/Local Music
10 Candlelight vigil photos
Editor in Chief
Evan Marczynski
Assistant Editor
Lindsay Kucera
Events Editor
Lead Photographer
Olena Rypich
Daniel Berman
Staff Writers
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Matt Crowley • Kirsten O’Brien
Joe Rudko
Jeff Bates
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Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010: VU 567, 6 p.m. Associate Dean of Students Sherry Mallory gave an update on the case of missing Western student Dwight Clark. Mallory said Clark’s friends had been contacted, and a list of students who had graduated between 2008-2010 from Auburn High School in Auburn, Wash., the same school Clark graduated from before coming to Western, was compiled to help gather more sources for information. The council indefinitely tabled a motion to provide funding not to exceed $10,000 to redesign the Visqueen Lodge. It was understood that the redesign would likely cost more than the amount specified in the motion. There were a number of personnel items on the agenda. The council passed a motion to move $8,000 from the AS Publicity Center budget to the Viking Union Technical Services budget to fund a web developer position. The Viking Union Web Developer will receive funding from the AS, and will run the AS website development in addition to their other duties. The separate position of AS Web Developer will remain as a job description, but there are no plans to have it filled anytime soon. AS Personnel Director Brianne Kumar was in attendance to ask the board to appoint her office assistant to the recently vacated position of AS Assistant Personnel Director. The board approved this. Afterward, the board went into executive session for approximately 30 minutes to discuss a sensitive personnel issue. Once returning to open session, they discussed another motion to appoint Danielle Spaulding as the interim AS Assistant Business Director. The motion passed with five members voting for, one against and one abstaining. Spaulding will start her position on Oct. 1, and hold it until an official hiring process is completed. Most of the members of the board were planning on attending a candlelight vigil in Red Square for Dwight Clark, which by that point in the meeting was less than half an hour away. Therefore a motion was made to delay any action on a number of items on the agenda until next week. These items included charge and charters for committees including: Activities Council, Legislative Affairs Council, Alternative Transportation Committee, Structure Program and Advisory Committee, Student Tech Fee Committee, Ethnic Student Center Steering Committee, Green Energy Fee Committee and the Transportation Advisory Committee. The vote to delay action passed with a vote of 6-1. Vice President for Diversity Bernard Ikegwuoha voted no. The board adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m. AS Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. They are held at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in VU 567. More information can be found online at gov.as.wwu.edu. The AS Review has a close relationship with the board. In the interest of transparency with our readers, we are making this clear.
EVENTS
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October 4-10, 2010
MONDAY Oct. 4
THURSDAY Oct. 7
FRIDAY Oct. 8
Disability Outreach Center Cupcake Kickoff (aka FREE cupcakes for YOU!) 3 p.m., Vendors Row Free
Rally and March against Education Budget Cuts! 11:45 a.m., Performing Arts Center Plaza next to VU Free
Underground Coffeehouse: Milktooth with Jesse Morrow 8 p.m., Underground Coffeehouse Free
Decorate a cupcake for FREE and learn what the Disability Outreach Center is all about!
TUESDAY Oct. 5 Underground Coffeehouse Open Mic 7-10 p.m., Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. sign-up, Underground Coffeehouse Free
Governor Gregoire is proposing to cut yet another $9 million from Western’s budget on top of all the massive budget cuts to Washington colleges in recent years. Come rally and march against this proposal on the National Day of Action to Defend Public Education! www.SocialistAlternative.org with
Booze, Taxes and Democracy: Washington’s Ballot Initiatives 6-8 p.m., Arntzen 100 Free
JE SSE MO RRO W Fr i day, OC TOBER 8 t h
f r o m 8 pm u n t i l 10 pm
VU UND E RGROUND COF F E E HOUSE
A moderated panel discussion about the initiatives on the upcoming general elections, featuring members of faculty and advocacy groups.
Know Your Rights Series: Your Right to Party 7-9 p.m., Academic West 203 Free Design by Kyle Marmesh / AS Publicity Center
Professional guests attorney Adrian Madrone, specialist Erica Zurek and a Univeristy Police officer will help you understand your rights. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Auditions 7 p.m., VU 462 A Free
Design by Gilbert Van Citters / AS Publicity Center
WEDNESDAY Oct. 6 Underground Coffeehouse: Kris Orlowski with the Pedals 8 p.m., Underground Coffeehouse Free
Auditions for the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween Weekend. Come prove that you are enthusiastic and prepared to perform in one of the most entertaining nights of the year. Must be comfortable being scantily clad as well as overtly sexual on stage, fun and energetic.
For disAbility accommodations, please call (360) 650 - 3263
WWU X-Prize Team Day 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center Plaza Free Celebrate the amazing success of the Vehicle Research Institute’s X-prize team and their vehicle, the “Viking 45” in its run through the Progressive Automotive X-Prize competition this past summer.
SATURDAY Oct. 9 It’s the weekend, entertain yourselves.
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Register to vote! Monday, Oct. 4 is the deadline to either register or update your registration status, online or through the mail. Not registered yet? Don’t worry... You can: Register to vote online at www.vote.wa.gov, or request a registration form be mailed to you.
Or: Fill out a registration form in person with the AS Representation and Engagement Programs in Viking Union 520. The REP will mail the registration form in on your behalf.
Or: Register in person at the Whatcom County Auditor’s office at 311 Grand Ave. The deadline for inperson registration is Oct. 25, 2010.
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Rally will protest budget cuts
National Day of Action to defend public education
Matt Crowley/ The AS Review
As Washington state looks at a potential $4.5 billion budget shortfall, Gov. Christine Gregoire has proposed yet another cut for higher education across the state, this time in the range of $84.6 million. The cuts come as part of an across-the-board 6.3 percent slash that looks to affect every agency in the state. For Western, that means $3 million less in the budget this year and the potential loss of major programs. “It looks like 2011 Nat’l Day of Action rally is going to be as bad WHEN: 11:45 a.m., as 2009 was, but it is Thursday, Oct. 7. also compounding WHERE: PAC plaza the cuts that were (next to the VU) made in 2009,” said Morgan Holmgren, associate director for the AS Representation and Engagement Programs. “Every student in Washington state is going to notice cuts after this next biennium, and they probably already are noticing those cuts.” The cuts mark four straight years of underfunded education budgets, and Holmgren said if students didn’t notice the immediate effects then, they will this year. “Most students are noticing that it is harder to get extra spots in classes and that classrooms are more packed than they were two years ago,” said Holmgren. “Financial aid is going to be under pressure in the next legislative session and may end up being cut as well.” At 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Performing Arts Center plaza, Western United to Defend Education, a coalition of local non-profit organizations, veterans groups and AS clubs, will hold a rally for the National Day of Action to Defend Public Education. The rally will feature multiple speakers from both on and off-campus groups to “inspire students to become active in legislative activities,” said AS Vice President for Governmental Affairs Byron Starkey. He hopes that actions taken by students after the rally, like contacting their representatives and joining on-campus clubs, will have more of an effect than the rally itself. “The overall goal is to be a forum to educate the student community about the budget cuts and the cuts to higher education in general,” said Starkey. The REP, new to the AS this year, is one of the
major catalysts behind the rally at Western, along with the AS club Socialist Alternative. Besides helping organize the rally, the REP has aided in registering over 1,200 student voters, more than any other university in the state. “I see the Day of Action as an opportunity for students across the country to demonstrate and bring attention to the cuts that our education system is facing this year and has faced over the past couple of years,” said Holmgren. The AS and all participating bodies hope that getting the word out about rallies like Day of Action will keep students involved, informed and engaged, especially those who might not be aware of the cuts in the first place. A state ballot initiative, titled I-1098, would help higher education recover some of these funds, but not directly. Starkey said the initiative, which would raise taxes and bring money directly to education, would likely not include higher education on its list of benefactors. Instead, K-12 schools will receive money that might keep them from taking additional funding from the education budget, leaving more for colleges and universities across Washington. Regardless, Holmgren says the initiative is not the end-all solution. “It is clear that even if 1098 passes there will still be cuts and tuition increases; the initiative just can’t raise enough money to cover up this current revenue shortfall,” he said. Starkey believes there might be a problem with the distribution of funding as well. Although community colleges in the state are looking at over $30 million in cuts themselves, the costs are much smaller compared to universities. “Right now, actually, we’re getting funded per student, as far as state support goes, the equivalent to community colleges. So even though it takes more to educate a student here, we’re not getting the same funding,” said Starkey. Holmgren believes the state should be doing more to protect what he feels is an “essential and public good.” “It is important for students to stay informed about what is going on in politics and to share their perspective,” said Holmgren. “Even if I don’t agree with everything that is said at the rally I strongly support the basis for what they are saying.”
Green Energy Fee
Fee committee takes shape to decide project funding Olena Rypich/ The AS Review
The Green Energy Fee Committee will be awarding grants this year to students who come up with innovative ideas that promote environmentally sustainable practices on campus. The project is looking for student-driven proposals based on three goals: the increase of student involvement and education, substantial reduction to the university’s environmental impact and raising awareness while engaging Western students in environmental issues, said Jamin Agosti, AS vice president for student life. Agosti is also chair of the fee committee, which will decide which student proposals to fund.
“The goal of the program is more than just reducing numbers, it’s also educating students.” -Jamin Agosti Green Fee Energy Committee chair “We want qualified students to submit well thought-out proposals, and we’re willing to put money into that—make sure we have the best ideas and put money into those ideas,” Agosti said. The anticipated deadline for submitting proposals will be at the end of fall quarter, but Agosti said the committee has not yet set a specific date. “Since this program is just starting, the [deadline] is going to change as we see the need—how many students are working on their proposals? How many are submitting their proposals? Still need time to finish them?” Agosti said. “Since this is the first year, everything is really flexible, and we want to make sure the students have the time they need to make proposals, because it’s a pretty involved process.” If a student is interested in creating a proposal, the first step is to contact either Agosti or the graduate student assigned to the project and begin on working on steps they need to complete
Please see Green Fee on page 10
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Western duo goes viral in city of subdued excitement Matt Crowley/ The AS Review
Interview with the creators of “Bellingham State of Mind”
Nathan Cox, 26, and Rashawn Scott, 21, aren’t the first people to name-drop Bellingham in a song: indie bands Death Cab for Cutie and Bishop Allen, along with a handful of others, have done the same thing. But, we’re not sure if anyone has done it as much as the creators of “Bellingham State of Mind,” a four-minute and 42-second romp that goes everywhere from Railroad Avenue to Whatcom Falls Park. The Jay-Z-inspired song has gone viral since its Sept. 13 release on YouTube, and can now even be found on iTunes. We sat down with both Cox, a 2007 Western graduate who now performs at the Upfront Theatre and with the Backflip Wilson sketch comedy group, and Scott, an improv actor and theatre major in her fourth year at Western, to find out what went into the song. The following are excerpts from the interview, which is available in full online at as.review.wwu.edu.
Review: Did you expect it to be such a smash hit? Rashawn Scott: I honestly thought it would be like, oh, a funny video that Nathan made, like a little ‘ha ha’ between a small group of friends, but it’s gone above and beyond. I had no idea. When it was
Bellingham, and I was wondering if you would be in it?” He said, “Do I have to do anything?” and I said, “You just have to stand there.” So after the show we just hopped up onstage, it took like five minutes, two takes and that was it. Pretty easy. Scott: He wasn’t a diva at all. Cox: Right, right. I guess he really likes the video, I saw him once since then… Scott: Wasn’t the first thing he said to us… Cox: He was just like, “How many views are you up to?” (laughs) That was the first thing he said so I knew he had seen it at least. Review: One more question … you said you were a DJ, would you ever play your own song at a party?
Cox: I’ve actually already gotten hired for gigs where they’re like, “Can you The AS Review: What play it at the gig?” but if it means I get Western graduate Nathan Cox (left) and Western student Rashawn Scott have be- the gig, sure I’ll do it. I definitely would originally inspired you to come local YouTube sensations with their video “Bellingham State of Mind,” which have a small feeling of “Uhh…this is me write the song? has had nearly 150,000 views since it was posted on Sept. 13. playing my own song,” because I mean, Nathan Cox: I was in New York I’d like to think I’m a pretty humble City last November, and it was right after [“Empire dude, like, I don’t introduce myself like, “Oh, you at 100,000 – no, when it was at 10,000 it was pretty State of Mind,” by Jay-Z] came out, and I just know me from the Bellingham video.” But I’ll play surreal…and then it exceeded the population of remember walking around Manhattan listening to it, I had the song recorded since June and I’m not Bellingham. the song and just thinking how much it made me gonna lie, I would bump it in my car. I enjoy the feel a part of everything even though I wasn’t even song. Review: So … how did you get Ryan Stiles? from there. So, I just kind of imagined how much more of an effect that would have on people who Scott: People have asked me to sing it out loud Cox: (laughs) Since I’m an Upfront member, actually do live there, and I came back and I’d seen for them, and I’m in the store trying to buy cough he comes and does shows on Thursday nights online that people had done other versions of the medicine, like, “Now is not the time, maybe another occasionally, he’ll drop by and play with some of song for their hometown, so I thought to myself, time?” the other people. Since I became a member in June, Bellingham’s got plenty of character, it definitely I would see him fairly often and kind of had casual deserves its own version. So I just kind of decided Cox: We’ve been approached by a few different conversations with him, and I was sitting next to on a whim one day to sit down and write it out, and groups of people who are just like, “You should do him on a couch in the back room and when there I wrote the whole thing in about four hours. I was another version, and put our business in it,” or “Do was a lull in conversation I said, “Hey, I’m filming pretty happy with it and then just kind of started one about Ferndale,” and it’s like, “No, Ferndale gets this music video, do you know the song ‘Empire getting the ball slowly rolling on making it actually a haiku, maybe, but not a song.” State of Mind’ by Jay-Z?” and he was just like, “I’m happen. 50.” Like, “No, no I don’t.” I was like, “Alright, it’s a music video, I mention you in the name, it’s about
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Casting call for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Kirsten O’Brien/ The AS Review
LGBTA and ASP Films will host event Oct. 30, auditions are on Oct. 7
Pull on your fishnets, dust off your highest pair of From there, the audience, along with Brad and Janet, time?” Foley asked. “These are little things people heels and lace up your corset, because “The Rocky are thrown into Frank-N-Furter’s world of blurred can take away from the film to help build a more Horror Picture Show” is once again returning to gender lines, messy love triangles and outrageous aware community on campus.” Western for a night of absolute pleasure. fun. He said those who attend in costume will get The 1975 cult classic is shown $2 tickets, while those who don’t will every year, drawing crowds of pay $3. scantily clad audience members Students are also encouraged to who use props to mimic scenes bring props, which include rice, from the film. Onstage, live toast, water guns and newspapers. performers act out scenes and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” dance along to the film’s musical is meant to be fun for anyone who numbers while it plays in the attends, not just those who act out background. Auditions to be part characters onstage. of the cast will be held at 7 p.m. on “We understand there will be a Thursday, Oct. 7, in VU 462 A. total mess afterwards, but we want Josh Foley, coordinator of the people to bring props,” Foley said. AS Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and “We love audience participation.” Transgender Alliance, said the So whether you’re a “virgin” whole idea of the event is to attending the show for the first time, have fun. No previous acting or a die-hard fan with a knack for experience is required, and anyone walking in 4-inch heels, Foley said who is passionate about the movie students should be prepared to be is welcome to try out. surprised. “Mostly, we just want to see “Always be ready for anything people getting out of their comfort when walking through those doors,” zone,” Foley said. “We want to see he said. P hoto by Erik Simkins/ The AS Review people have fun with it.” The cast of last year’s performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Even if there are no cast member The following tips were compiled roles available, Foley said students from the official Rocky can help by promoting the event or leading audience Foley said that although the film is meant to Horror Picture Show fan website participation during the film. entertain, it also has an important message about The LGBTA and ASP Films will host the event gender roles and identity. Rules for Rocky Horror virgins: on Oct. 30 in Arntzen 100. In the past, the event “The movie doesn’t take identity so seriously,” 1) The throwing of rice, toilet paper, water, etc. is has been so popular that the traditional midnight he said. “It plays with gender roles and has fun part of the fun. It is not meant to harm people, ruin showing has sold out, so this year a second showing with them. A movie someone’s make-up or costume, or cause damage to at 9 p.m. has been added. like this is just so the theater. “The Rocky Horrow Foley said students should attend both show times different in that way.” 2) Never make fun of someone for “dressing up,” Picture Show” auditions if they want to guarantee themselves a spot. One of the best especially if their costume or make-up is not exact. WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, “It’s an experience like no other on campus all parts of the movie The point is that their heart is in it and this might Oct. 7 year,” said Foley. “You’ll definitely be hearing about for many Rocky discourage them or others from ever returning in WHERE: VU 462 A it if you don’t go.” Horror enthusiasts costume and that’s what this event’s all about, isn’t it? The film itself follows a newly married couple, is the opportunity to 3) If you portray a certain character, don’t get Brad Majors and Janet Weiss. In stereotypical horror dress up and leave angry or jealous if someone else comes dressed as movie fashion, they find themselves stranded after inhibitions behind, Foley said. People are allowed that character. their car breaks down on a lonely country road. Of to dress in whatever way they want, and Foley 4) Respect the wishes of the theater and its course, the only available refuge is a dark, looming encourages people to incorporate that same mindset management. Vandalism and the breaking of rules castle with some very interesting inhabitants. They into their everyday lives. might not only lead to your ejection, but to the meet the castle’s eccentric owner, Dr. Frank-N“You can dress however you want at Rocky closing of the film. This would spoil Furter, who is part mad scientist, part drag queen. Horror, so why can’t you dress how you want all the it for everyone.