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Vol. 28 #4 10.15.12
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WRITINGS ON THE WALL
Drawing Jam showcases drawings in a unique way
Words, sketches and comic characters fill the walls of the Viking Union Gallery, and more will be drawn in the weeks to come. Drawing Jam, an Associated Students Productions event, allows students to come into the VU Gallery and draw on its walls. The interactive exhibition began on Oct. 8, and will continue until Oct. 26, ASP Director Daley Smith said. Pencils, markers, charcoal, erasers and a combination of artistic tools are avaliable for doodlers in center of the gallery. Come soon to add your creative flare, because the walls fill up quickly.
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EVENTS CALENDAR Monday, Oct. 15
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Thursday, Oct. 18
Intro. To Glassblowing Class (Open To All) When: 12:30 p.m. Where: Morrison Glass Art Studio More info.: www.extendeded.wwu.edu
Friday, Oct. 19
Ski Swap When: 4-9:30 p.m. Where: Bloedel Donovan Community Building Price: Free
AS Social Resource Center Kick-off Event When: p.m. Where: Viking Union 462 Price: Free
Western Library Map Giveaway When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Wilson Library 170 Price: Free
Saturday, Oct. 20
Downtown Gore & Lore Tour (21+) When: 7 p.m. Where: Bayou on the Bay Price: $20
Internship and Volunteer Fair Where: VU Multi-purpose room When: 12-4 p.m. Price: Free
Sunday, Oct.21
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Music
Open Artists’ Stuidos Art Show When: 12-4 p.m. Where: Morgan Block Building Price: Free
For more events and info. go to as.wwu.edu/events
Monday Oct. 15
Tuesday Oct. 16
Wednesday Oct. 17
Urarider, Lord Dog, Bright Weapons
Cabin Tavern
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Karaoke w/ Amy G
The Gyrating Hips
Gerhardts, Paper Machete, 1985
Brother Ali, Blank Tape Beloved, more...
Lucky Brown and the Bucks
Oct. 18
Oct. 19
Oct. 20
Sunday Oct. 21
AS Productions Wild Buffalo
Nick Waterhouse, Allah-Las, DJ Yogoman
$10-12
Glow The Shakedown
Sonido Acuario
$4
Walshy Fire, The Blessed Coast
$5
$15-17
Rock Show Battle Axes
Mostafa Voodoo Organist, Part Wolf $5
DJ Charlie Effing Burns
Christopher Nunn and The Movie
Soul Night w/ DJ Yogoman
Endangered Species
$5
STRFKR $12-14
Deigo’s Ubrella, Glapagos
Triceracorn, Care Package, more...
Voyager, Halloqueen
Tim Easton, Whiting Tennis
Vince Mira, Louis Ledford
Jeremy Burk, The Living, Ben Fisher
Free
$5-7
B-Mello Revenge of the 90’s
$3
$8
$8
Boundary Bay Brewery Green Frog
Lost Highway Band
Open Mic Night
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WEEKEND ADVENTURES Western students William Griffith and Marty Smith paddle Salal Creek
Todd Wells • AS Review
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or many students, the weekend is more than a chance to party, hang out with friends and catch up on schoolwork. It is an opportunity to explore the Cascade Mountains, the San Juan Islands and the Chuckanut forest. For juniors William Griffith and Marty Smith, this weekend turned into a spontaneous exploration of an unknown corner of British Columbia. “Leading up to the weekend we couldn’t decide what to do,” said Griffith. “The Nooksack River, which is our go-to backyard run, was far too low to be able to paddle. So we packed up our gear and headed north to Pemberton, B.C.” Seventy miles into British Columbia in Squamish, William and Smith met up with professional photographers and videographers Steve Rogers and Tim Loubier to document the trip. “We’ve worked with Steve and Tim multiple times before to shoot different rivers up here in British Columbia. For a while they have been trying to convince us to look into paddling Salal Creek, and now we finally had our chance,” said Smith. Salal Creek is a low volume and steep tributary of the Lillooet River that runs through a band of granite rock, creating a whitewater kayaker’s dream. No one had yet paddled Salal Creek, but after hearing about its potential Griffith and Smith decided they had to see it for themselves. From Squamish they would continue north on Canadian Highway 99 and once to Pemberton would follow logging roads upstream along the Lillooet River for 30 kilometers. The road ended at the confluence of Salal Creek and the Lillooet River. From here the team had to hike upstream with their kayaks on their shoulders for about twenty minutes. “As soon as I got my first glimpse of the creek I knew that we were going to be in for a good time. The walls on either side of the drainage were steep, tall and intimidating, and from where we stood we could make out two distinct waterfalls. We estimated the first drop to be about 40 feet tall and the second to be around 20 feet,” explained Griffith.
After much evaluation Griffith decided that he wanted to run both waterfalls, while Smith opted to run only the lower 20 footer. However, before they could get inside their kayaks the pair had to devise a plan as to how they would access the waterfalls, 60 feet below the rim of the gorge. The duo came equipped with ropes and climbing gear. Both Griffith and Smith are experienced climbers, but neither of them had ever combined climbing with kayaking. Griffith was the first to descend into the river. He rappelled down to a small rock ledge just above the waterfall and Smith lowered himself down to the pool between the two drops to set up safety. “It was cool getting to look up the gorge and see Griffth right at the top of that waterfall,” said Smith. “He’s likely the first person to have ever stood right there.” Once Smith was in position to set safety and Rogers and Loubier had their angles set it was all up to Griffith. “Every waterfall is different, and to plan out your line is like solving a puzzle. This one had a gnarly lead-in rapid that I wasn’t able to run, so my only option was to seal launch from the rock ledge directly into the lip of the waterfall. I was definitely a bit nervous,” admitted Griffith. Without further thought, Griffith dropped into the
creek and took a few paddle strokes towards the top of the waterfall. “At the lip I was focused on setting my boat to a vertical angle. If I was to land flat the impact could be painful. Once I began freefalling everything seemed to slow down. As I fell, I leaned forward to prepare for the hit.” Griffith stayed on line as planned, submerged deep into the pool below and resurfaced with a grin on his face. He and Smith celebrated shortly then continued downstream to the next waterfall. “I was so stoked to have had a good line off of the first drop, but still had to stay focused for the second one,” Griffith recalls. The second drop was more straight forward than the first and after a quick scout Griffith and Smith gave it a go. Both of their lines went smoothly. The team had now successfully completed the first descent of lower Salal Creek. “Driving all the way up to Pemberton was well worth the experience. We got to paddle some fun technical drops and visit one of the most spectacular places I have ever seen,” shared Smith. Upon their successful descent the pair decided to call the canyon ‘Goose Butter Gorge,’ because of the smooth way the creek moved through the granite rock. Both Griffith and Smith plan on returning to British Columbia soon to explore more unknown rivers.
DID YOU HAVE YOUR OWN WEEKEND ADVENTURE?
Share it with us! Email Todd Wells at toddwells92@gmail.com with a brief description of what you did.
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Juniors Nick Swanson and Melissa McDonald spend their Thursday afternoon doodling in AS Productions’ Drawing Jam in the VU Gallery. Photo by Cade Schmidt// AS Review
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NEWS
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‘TIS THE SEASON Election Rundown covers another hot topic: health care
EVENTS
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VOLUNTEER FAIR The Internship and Volunteer fair opens opportunities
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SAVING LIVES Blood Drive set for Oct. 16-17
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STUDENT LIFE
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CONCERT RECAP Wyatt Parks & the Mute Choir played at the Underground Coffeehouse
FEATURES
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BURRITO HUNTING What taco truck’s burritos are supreme? We’re here to answer.
EVENTS CALENDAR See what’s happening around Bellingham this week
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DRAWING JAM A look at the VU Gallery’s Drawing Jam exhibit
SPORTS Q&A with one of Western’s volleyball players, Emily Cotter
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ADVENTURE TIME Two student share their weekend adventrue
FRESH & LOCAL Bellingham’s Farmers Market offers local food and fun
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CONCERT AT THE COFFEEHOUSE
all photos by
Cade Schmidt // AS Review
Student folk-quartet Wyatt Parks & the Mute Choir open for The Maldives at the Underground Coffeehouse on Oct. 10.
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WEED, TAXES & DEMOCRACY
Initiative 502 Marijuana
Initiative 1185 Taxes
WASHINGTON’S BALLOT INITIATIVES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
Arntzen 100 doors at 6:30, starts at 7 FREE Weed, Taxes & Democracy, an Associated Students Representation and Engagement Programs event, will discuss the three initiatives in Washington: 502, 1240, and 1185. The event will have a panel
Initiative 1240 Charter Schools
of people on both sides of the issue who will discuss their positions on the initiatives and the impact if passed, AS REP Education Coordinator Cait Huntsman said.
ELECTION RUNDOWN This week: Health Care Lauren Simmons • AS Review “We have the most expensive health care in the world,” said Evan Fowler, the president of Western’s American Campaign Transparency. “We do have the most advanced health care in the world, with that said, we have arguably the best health care in the world, it’s just not available to all of our people, and that’s something a lot of people take issue with.” For Americans, going to the emergency room can be as easy as paying a fraction of the procedure, or can be as hard as paying for the entire procedure out of pocket. Currently, having healthcare coverage – and the lack there of – has caused presidential candidates to alter our current system in order to tackle the rising costs of healthcare. Right now, the amount of money going into health care has been steadily increasing in the United States, while people’s wages are decreasing, said Jered McCardle, associate director for the Associated Students’ Representation and Engagement Programs. More than any other time in history, individual Americans are spending much more on health care than they are on other items and needs “All the money [people] spend on health care is money that can’t be spent on anything else,” McCardle said. “More and more money is spent on health care, which means less and less is spent on everything else, which is hurting a lot of other sectors.” One of the bigger problems liberals have with the current health-care system is that it is not universal, Fowler said. In direct opposition, conservatives feel that too many public dollars are used on health care. On June 28, 2012, The Supreme Court passed the Affordable Care Act proposed by President Barack Obama.
This piece of legislation came about from the president’s attempts to reform health care. Obama’s plan was to increase the number of options for Americans through government aid and through enforcing laws that keep healthcare providers from denying people with pre-existing conditions, McCardle explained. The ACA provides all Americans with some form of healthcare – a baseline of sorts – while still allowing people to increase the coverage or type of health care they have. In the past, health-care companies would not reimburse patients for something they considered “pre-existing” before they obtained health-care coverage; this led to uninsured individuals paying out of pocket for their health-care needs, McCardle said. President Obama believed that health insurance companies, before passing his healthcare act, were taking advantage of people, namely those with “pre-existing” conditions, McCardle said. The ACA also tells corporations that they must insure their employees, and that if they do not, they will be charged a $2,000 fee per uninsured employee. Interestingly enough, many corporations are fine with the fees because it makes more economic sense for them, Fowler explained. The Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, believes that government assistance is actually denying a lot of people health care, McCardle said. He believes that President Obama’s plan for health care, also sometimes referred to as “Obamacare,” is going to increase prices and is another way for government to increase power; Romney also views the ACA as denying coverage to a lot of individuals, and also decreasing the number of available health-care options. One of the reasons why Rom-
ney wants to appeal the ACA is because it jeopardizes an individual’s right to choose if they want health care or not, McCardle said. Romney has pledged a voucher system to replace the current health-care system in America, Fowler said. A voucher would provide Americans with $2,000 to spend however they need to on healthcare. The issue with this system is that the cost of healthcare is rising faster than the rate of inflation, thus these vouchers will be realistically meaningless unless they are pegged to the rising costs of healthcare, Fowler said. “The voucher system is fiscally more conservative, and will probably do a lot to curb spending, but the thing is that it blatantly benefits people who are more wealthy and affluent,” Fowler said. “It’s also beneficial to the corporate sector, so it essentially leaves millions of Americans without adequate insurance, which will go back to the pre-Affordable Care Act situation.” In regards to Western students, the ACA does require health-insurance companies to continue coverage of people 25-years-old and younger. Before the ACA, some health-insurance companies dropped people off their parents’ insurance at the age of 18 or 21, McCardle said. “Almost every Western student has a family member or friend who has gone through some incredible accident or incident where they were hurt so badly and if they were not covered by health insurance, they may have seen exactly how extensive it can be,” McCardle explained. Health care may not seem like a necessity to some, having access to health care is important to students, as well as all American citizens. “Our health care system will be changed, whether Obama is elected, or Romney,” Fowler said.
BUILDING EXPERIENCE Internship and Volunteer fair offers opportunity Todd Wells • AS Review In this day and age, volunteer and internship experience is more important than ever. Dan Hammill, the Program Director for the Whatcom Volunteer Center, explains that the real, core skills one gains through volunteering for their community or working with an active organization is unprecedented to any other experience. Additionally businesses, community groups and employers want to work with people who have a first hand understanding of work in the real world. Being personally involved with such non-profits, government organizations and private businesses will help you build bridges within specific industries of student needs and desires. For young adults, however, discovering such opportunities can sometimes be difficult. The Community Internship and Volunteer Fair, a Career Service Center sponsored event, is a chance for students to find those opportunities and will be on Oct. 18 from 12-4 p.m. in the Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room. At the event over 50 non-profit, government, environmental and entertainment organizations and agencies will be showcasing ways in which students can become involved in their programs. Such organizations include the American Red Cross, the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association. This fall NSEA has a number of internship opportunities in which students can help improve salmon habitat throughout the Nooksack River watershed. From hands-on group work parties in salmon bearing streams, to photography and graphic design internships, there are various volunteer opportunities that fit individual interests. Students who plan on attending the Internship and Volunteer Fair should come prepared with a resume and a quiver of questions to ask representatives. Hand-inhand with the Internship and Volunteer Fair, the Career Service Center will also be offering two workshops to help students prepare for the event. From 4-5 p.m. on Oct. 15 in Old Main 280K there will be a workshop that has been designed specifically for the fair. From 3-5 p.m. on, Oct. 16 in the same room there will be a workshop to help students build, design and organize their resumes. For students who have never put together a resume to those that have had extensive volunteer and internship experience, the Internship and Volunteer Fair will be a great opportunity to network with local organizations.
INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER FAIR OCTOBER 18 / 12 - 4 P.M. VIKING UNION MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
BLOOD DRIVE RETURNS Saving lives one poke at a time
Lauren Prater • AS Review On October 16-18, the Puget Sound Blood Center will return to Western for the annual fall blood drive. Every year the Puget Sound Blood Center drives their big white bus onto campus and opens its doors to anyone who is willing to exchange a small piece of themselves in return for a few cookies, a cup of juice and the chance to save someone’s life. Although the large vehicle may seem slightly intimidating, it’s only there to present you with the opportunity to make a difference. The blood drive will take place from 10 am-4 pm in the Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room and the Mini-Mobile in Red Square near the humanities building. The donation is entirely volunteer-based and does not pay for blood donations. Donors must be at least 18 years of age, over 110 pounds and must have used sterile precautions for any tattoos or piercings in the last year. For students contemplating donating, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating. The donation process includes registration, a short medical screening process, the actual collection of the blood and time for refreshments shortly after. The actual blood collection time is usually about 10 minutes with the entire process taking about an hour. Students have the opportunity to save up to three lives with only a single donation of blood. It takes over 900 donors a day to fulfill the daily need for blood in the Puget Sound Region alone. Western is known to be one of the biggest donation locations in the Puget Sound Region. For more information about how to get involved and make a difference, contact Western’s Wellness Outreach Center.
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BURRITOS ON WHEELS
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The AS Review hunts for Bellingham’s best burrito truck
Nick Markman • AS Review
We are living in a mobile world. Today, most people are used to communicating, working, shopping and living on the move. It is no surprise then that our eating habits have become increasingly mobile as well. The food truck is a popular answer to this demand for mobile meals. Bellingham is no stranger to food trucks, especially of the Latin American variety. The city plays host to six different socalled “Taco Trucks.” We here at the AS Review went to every single one of them. Whether they are independent operations or serve as outlets for larger Latin American dining establishments, these six taco trucks deliver authentic Latin food without the time-constraints of a sit down restaurant. To determine which truck reigns supreme we decided to narrow in on one classic staple of Latin American cuisine: the burrito. Our rankings take taste, size and the variety of meats into account, as well as the convenience of location, pricing and operating hours.
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A Que Tacos
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El Tapatio
There is usually a trade-off between quality and quantity. A Que Tacos, located at 125 Samish Way, takes that trade-off and throws it in the trash. Not only is the Supreme Burrito the biggest on our list, it is always the cheapest and one of the tastiest. At only $5, this gut buster of a burrito is a college student’s best friend in terms of affordability. It satisfies the wallet upon purchase and immediately satisfies the taste buds after the first bite. A Que Taco’s meats are well marinated and juicy. The chunks of fresh avocado are a standout feature of this burrito. While the ingredients may not be evenly mixed throughout, they are all fresh and plentiful. A Que Taco’s close proximity to campus and the fact that it is the only truck open seven days a week are just two other reasons why the Supreme Burrito is number one on our list.
In terms of taste, El Tapatio’s burrito is king. The biggest contributor to this burrito’s amazing taste is the meat. Big and abundant portions of tender, juicy steak, chicken, tripas, barbacoa, pork or buche (pork stomach) await any lucky eater fortunate enough to get their hands on this piece of tortilla-wrapped heaven. The moist, red Mexican rice, melted cheese and crunchy, fresh cabbage combine for a bite that is rich in color, texture and flavor. For a relatively small burrito, El Tapatio’s $5.50 price point is warrantable considering the taste. However, the major drawback to El Tapatio is its location. Anyone seeking this burrito must drive to the Airport Road exit off the freeway on the opposite side of Bellingham to satisfy their hunger.
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Chihuahua Taco Truck
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Tacos El Mexicano
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Super Mario’s Salvadorian Food
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Diego’s Mexican Grill (Truck)
Located at 1206 Iowa Street, Chihuahua’s unique seasoning blends, fresh vegetables and vibrant colors stands out from the rest of the burritos on our list. While all six burritos come with rice, the rice at Chihuahua’s is by far the best. For those who love the sensation of spiciness, Chihuahua offers a Macho Burrito that shares the same $6 price as the regular burrito, but with an extra kick. They also offer Al Pastor, or pork cooked in pineapple, that is simply mouth-watering. Despite the rich flavors, Chihuahua’s annoyingly light portions of meat, avocado sauce and sour cream moves it to number three on our list.
Super Mario’s, located at 1422 N Forest St, is an easy walk from campus. Due to the size of Super Mario’s Wonder Burrito, the walk back up the hill is far less easy. This thing is a monster, but at $6.50 that is to be expected. What makes the Wonder Burrito excellent is the inclusion of brown rice and the tortilla. Super Mario’s grills their tortillas, enhancing the flavor of an ingredient that the other taco trucks seem to regard as mere packaging. However, the Wonder Burrito is four on our list because there is barely any meat in it. A huge burrito plus insufficient meat, sour cream and avocado equals mild disappointment.
The $6 super burrito at Tacos El Mexicano, located at 700 Ohio St, is a modest display of meat, rice, beans, onion, cilantro, tomato, avocado, sour cream and cheese. What is not modest about the burrito is the tortilla. The way the burrito is wrapped leaves a doublefolded section of tortilla that is so thick it’s almost like biting into a sandwich. Mix that in with huge pockets of sour cream, un-melted cheese and grey refried beans and you have a recipe for a burrito that is number five on our list. Despite these setbacks, the burrito is one of the larger ones on the list and is very filling. The filling of the burrito itself is rather unimpressive compared to the other contenders.
Western students may know Diego’s Mexican Grill for their South Samish Way restaurant location. They may be less familiar with the restaurant’s taco truck that operates on Sundays at 2238 James St, but they’re probably better off for it. Diego’s Mexican Grill burrito comes in at the end of our list because it is the smallest, blandest and one of the least affordable burritos of all six taco trucks. Diego’s charges $6 for a chicken or pork burrito, and $7 for beef. While the meat is well seasoned, the copious amounts of rice and lettuce overwhelm this burrito. For the most part, it is dry and boring. The small size means it should not take long to finish this burrito, which is actually a good thing.
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MEET THE PLAYERS
Q & A with volleyball player, Emily Cotter Lauren Simmons • AS Review
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Volleyball is a fast-paced sport, so there’s never really a dull moment. There’s always something going on. Emily Cotter
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Name: Emily Grace Cotter Nickname: “Cotter” Age: 20 Year: Junior Hometown: University Place, Wash. High School: Curtis High School Major: Communications Dream Job: Firefighter
How long have you been playing volleyball?
What’s it like playing for Western?
Since seventh grade.
Playing for Western is amazing; we get a lot of opportunities in the community like kid’s clinic Saturday’s before home games. But it’s a lot of work too. We are putting in a lot of hours at the gym, and in the end, of course it all pays off with winning and going to regionals. All that stuff makes it worth it. There’s definitely a sense of pride when people ask you ‘Oh, you’re on the Western volleyball team,’ – yeah, that’s me.
Why did you start playing?
Friend’s sister was doing after-school intramurals, so her friends and she also participated. Then they all went to a summer camp for volleyball, and Cotter then starting playing regularly.
Favorite thing about volleyball?
Personal pregame ritual?
My team, winning and being competitive. I really like being competitive, and I guess that goes along with winning.
Least favorite thing about volleyball? Losing, but we don’t do that very often.
Record?
Overall 14-2, Conference 7-1.
Position?
Outside hitter. The outside hitter plays on the left side of the mat, and they’re like a spiker, like a hitter,” Cotter said. Right now, I’m primarily a defensive specialist, so I usually just go in back row for the other outside because defense is one of my stronger points.
How’s the season going so far?
The season is going really well, we did super good in preseason when we travelled to California and Oregon we’re expecting a good season. We did have a little hiccup when we played Central [Washington Univer sity], but hopefully we will be able to beat them when they come to our house in, I think, two weeks. We are looking forward to hopefully taking the GNAC title, and going to regionals, and hopefully, nationals.
I don’t really have a pregame ritual, I just kind of mentally prepare – that’s about the extent of it.
Good Luck Charm?
I like to wear my volleyball socks inside out, I don’t wear them outside in. I’ve done that since I’ve gotten to college.
Favorite part about being on the team?
Our sweats. I love sweat pants and we always get a new pair of sweats every season, and they’re always really comfy. I wear them probably every single day.
Why should students come to the volleyball games?
We really appreciate the crowd, it’s what we feed off of. It is always good to have a strong crowd harass the other team because we quite often get harassed when we visit other teams. We’re pretty good, so we’ll give them a good show. Volleyball is a fast-paced sport so there’s never really a dull moment.There’s always something going on. Everyone needs to become a fan of volleyball.
Next Womens Volleyball Game: Western vs. Central Washington University Where: Home When: Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
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A cabbage from the Farmers Market in August Photo by Cade Schmidt // AS Review
BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET A reflection of our community
Kylie Wade • AS Review The Bellingham Farmer’s Market, located at Depot Market Square on the corner of Railroad and Chestnut streets, features over a hundred registered vendors, artists, musicians, local farmers and plenty of peoplewatching. With so much to offer, it can be difficult to discern where to go for the best market experience, so the AS Review has highlighted a few of the best things that students and community members should check out. Western alum Marie Schow said her favorite part of the market is that it makes her feel like she is a part of something. “It makes you feel connected to your community to eat locally produced food,” Schow said. Current Western student Layla Masri said the market’s overall ambiance is enough to keep her coming back. “The music performances are my favorite part of the market,” Masri said. “Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s fun to come listen to the music, walk around and people watch.” One popular strategy for wandering the market is to grab something to drink or a small snack and enjoy it while surveying the bustling environment. Masri said one of her favorite stops is Jen’s House of Chai.
“It’s the best chai tea I’ve ever had,” Masri said. The stand sells chai mochas, lattes and hot-spiced chai cider all for around $4. Western student Kelci Holten and Western alum Megan Kendig both recommended stopping at the Backyard Bees honey stand and picking up a few honey sticks. Backyard Bees employee Amaris Lunde said the honey sticks are by far the stand’s bestselling item. The sticks are sold for $0.25 a piece or five for a $1. Another popular item at the stand is chunks of honeycomb, which sell for $1. In addition to stands selling produce and unique food items, the back side of the market is taken up by a row of food vendors selling freshly made meals. Schow and Kendig said their favorite stops are the India Grill Restaurant stand and Ambo Ethiopian Cuisine. India Grill offers veggie and lamb samosas for $1-2, mango lassi for $2 and veggie, chicken or mixed combo plates for $6-7. The Ethiopian stand also offers combo plates with either chicken or lentils and sides of potatoes, carrots and cabbage for $6-7. Masri and Holten recommended the pizza from Gusto Wood Fired Pizza. Gusto offers a variety of pizza toppings, selling most of their pizzas for $6-9.
Holten said another one of her favorite stops is Aldrich Farms, a stand that sells an astonishing variety of flavored jams and jelly and happily offers free samples of all of them. Aldrich employee Chase Golka said the stand’s bestseller is its raspberry chocolate jam. “It’s good on ice cream, it’s good on bread – my friends eat it with a spoon,” Golka said. The jams sell for $5 for a small jar and $8 for a large. For produce, Schow said a great place to stop if you’re not looking for anything specific is Broadleaf Farms. “They always have a good variety, good prices and nice people,” Schow said. “It’s just great to be able to talk to the farmers and ask, ‘What’s the best thing you have today?’” Broadleaf Farms is currently selling a colorful array of winter squash for $1.25/lb. New in 2013, the market will open for one Saturday a month in January, February and March – giving you plenty of opportunities to drop by and see all that the market has to offer. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Dec. 22. The market will resume in the spring.