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NEWS / FEATURES
In This Issue:
Senior English and “pretend-art major” Aimy Enriquez found her inspiration for this drawing from the cover of “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. The VU Gallery Drawing Jam is open until Oct. 26.
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CONCERT RECAP Young the Giant and Kithkin played for a sold-out crowd on Oct. 11. BELLINGHAM: CONSIDER YOURSELF OCCUPIED Protestors gather downtown on Oct. 7.
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WhAAM FINDS A NEW HOME Whatcom All-Ages Art and Music finds a space at Jinx.
OVER THE RAINBOW
Native American dance groups will perform at Western on Oct. 21.
DRINKING DONE RIGHT
How to stay safe and have fun if you drink.
Letters: We also welcome letters to the editor. Please limit your letter to 300 words and include your name and phone number. Published letters may have minor edits made to their length or grammar, if necessary.
Calendar/Ads: We don’t sell ad space. Sorry. Email as.review@wwu.edu to have an event listed in the calendar.
Editor in Chief
Assistant Editor
Lead Photographer
Assistant Photographer
Adviser
Staff Writers
Kirsten O’Brien
Cade Schmidt Jeff Bates
Copy Editor
Adrienne Woods
Joe Rudko
Nick Markman Megan Thompson
Senior Erin Thompson takes advantage of quickly disappearing wall space at the Drawing Jam in the VU Gallery. Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review
Evan Marczynski
CLARIFICATION:
In the Oct. 10 issue of the AS Review, a question & answer story was published featuring Ramy Kahlil, the president of Socialist Alternative. In the interest of clarity, we would like to make it known that the Occupy Wall Street protests are not affiliated with the socialist party or any other political party.
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EVENTS
OCT 17 - OCT 22 monday oct 17
Underground Coffeehouse Trivia Night
6:30 p.m., UGCH on VU third floor $1
The top three teams will receive cash prizes during the UGCH general trivia night. Team signups begin at 6:30 p.m.
tuesday oct 18 Blood Drive
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., VU MPR and Red Square Continuing on Oct. 19 & Oct. 20 Free
The Puget Sound Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus. Donors must be at least 18 years old, 110 pounds and not have received a tattoo in the last year. New and returning donors are welcome, and are encouraged to bring friends. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. The entire process takes less than an hour, and free juice and cookies are offered following donation.
Diversity Film Festival: “Last Chance for Eden” 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., Wilson 164F Free
“Last Chance for Eden,” released in 2003 and directed by Lee Mun Wah, features nine men and women discussing the issues of racism and sexism.
wednesday oct 19
Social Issues Resource Center kickoff 6 p.m., VU 565 Free
The Social Issues Resource Center will be holding a kickoff and club summit that will give students and clubs an opportunity to
come together and discuss social issues, as well as provide students with resources and information about on-campus, local, national and global volunteer, activism and outreach opportunities. There will be an interactive art project and free pizza.
Americorps Panel Discussion 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., VU 552 Free
The Career Services Center and the Center for Service Learning is hosting a panel of current and past Americorps members for students to explore opportunities with Americorps.
thursday oct 20
Bellingham Mayoral Debate 5 to 7 p.m., PAC Mainstage Free
Dan Pike and Kelli Linville, candidates for mayor of Bellingham, face off in a debate about the issues important to Bellingham residents. The debate will be moderated by Washington Rep. Kristine Lytton (D-40th) and Mario OralloMolinaro, Associated Students Vice President for Activities. The debate will provide opportunities for audience questions.
friday oct 21
Last Comic Standing
7 p.m., VU MPR $2 with Western ID, $3 without
Please include the size of your artwork. Students are allowed to submit more than one piece.
Rainbow Creek Dancers
7:30 p.m., PAC Mainstage Tickets range from $9 to $15
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The evening will celebrate the important role of song, dance and art in native culture with performances by the Vancouver, British Columbiabased Rainbow Creek Dancers and the GitHoan Native Dance Group. Robert Davidson, a contemporary Canadian artist and cultural leader of native art, will provide narration throughout the show.
saturday oct 22
Filipino American Student Association Heritage Dinner
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5:30 p.m., VU MPR $8 with Western ID, $12 without
Join the FASA for their 16th annual Heritage Dinner in celebration of Filipino culture and history. The theme for this year’s dinner is “Kabataan: Pag-asa Ng Bayan,” which means “Youth: Hope of Our Nation.” This theme is incorporated throughout the dinner through art, dance, music and storytelling performed by club members and the local community.
The fourth annual WWU Last Comic Standing is a stand-up comedy contest where students help decide the winner.
“Everything Small” - call for art deadline Email submission photos to AS.Gallery@wwu.edu by 3 p.m.
The VU Gallery is searching for artwork to display in an upcoming exhibit titled “Everything Small.” Artwork can be anything small, including: small objects, small objects that make up a larger object, or a representation of a small object.
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Kithkin, from Seattle, opened the show for a sold-out crowd. Photo by Joe Rudko//AS Review
Kithkin’s Ian McCutcheon amps up the crowd. Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review
Young the Giant’s Sameer Gadhia belts it out. Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review
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Kithkin and Young the Giant rocked the Multi-Purpose Room on Oct. 11 Young the Giant, a California-based up and coming indie rock band, and Kithkin, hailing from Capitol Hill in
Seattle, rocked out for a sold-out crowd in the Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Young the Giant has been growing in popularity since the release of their self-titled album in January 2011. The band has headlined the Billboard Showcase at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas in March 2011, and played at the Sasquatch! Music Festival in eastern Washington in May 2011. Freshmen (from right) Sarah O’Sell, Casey Hampf and Amy Stavig camped outside the entrance to the VU Multi-Purpose Room for two and a half hours before Young the Giant and Kithkin took the stage on Oct. 11. Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review
Young the Giant’s Eric Cannata takes a quick tune break before playing “I Got.” Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review
M A H G N I L L E B Y P #OCCU s are in support of st te ro p e Th . 7 . ct nO Avenue at 4 p.m. o l al w rn test economic o C ro p n w to o d rk o d Y an p ew u N d in Protestors rallie began on Sept. 17 at th t en e been gaining m av h ve s o st m te a ro t, p ee ar tr il S l m al d si Occupy W eadily growing , an st n ee d Philadelphia. b an as h n t o st en u m o H ve , o n m o e st o ,B inequality. Th , including Seattle n io at n e th ss ro ac tes momentum in citi
TOP right: Protestors gather in the intersection on
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BOTTOM right: “We are the 99%” is the basis of
Occupy movements across the country.
BOTTOM center: A protestor stands on the corner
of Cornwall Avenue and East Magnolia Street.
BOTTOM left: Even pets showed up to the protest. Photos by Joe Rudko//AS Review
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ALL AGES HI-JINX AT NEW LOCATION Whatcom All-ages Arts and Music reopens at Jinx Art Space downtown
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t is no secret that Bellingham plays host to a large, diverse variety of live music. Posters and bulletin boards throughout town announce upcoming bands and acts, but so frequently, these advertisements come with a disclaimer: “21 and older.” For underage individuals, finding off-campus live music can be a challenge. After a one-year absence from the local music scene, Whatcom All-ages Arts and Music is back in a new location to provide all-ages music for the community. WhAAM will host a grand-opening show Saturday, Oct. 22, at its new downtown venue at Jinx Art Space on
306 Flora St. The show costs $5 and features local bands No-Fi Soul Rebellion, Candysound, and Odd Ones Out. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. The show is open to everyone. No alcohol is permitted, even for those of legal age. Since its inception in 2005, WhAAM has provided Bellingham with a safe environment to enjoy allages music. After leaving its old residence at The Old Foundry on 100 E. Maple St. in April 2010, WhAAM has found a new home at Jinx, a venue now operated by Make.Shift, a nonprofit that supports local musicians and artists. WhAAM President Amanda Kalkwarf said WhAAM has healthy communication with Make.Shift, and it plans to collaborate on future projects with the nonprofit since both organizations have overlapping goals. Western sophomore Tanner Steffan said the new WhAAM venue would give music fans who are too young to see shows in bars more options to watch live local music. “I think it’s cool that there is going to be another off campus location for everyone to see shows,” Steffan
said. “It really offers a lot of new opportunities for those of us that can’t see live music at all the 21-and-over venues in Bellingham.” As one of the only off-campus all-ages music organizations, WhAAM aims to provide shows that represent a wide range of musical tastes and genres. “Just over the past five years that we were putting on shows from 2005 to 2010, I went to nearly every show and I saw some of the craziest things all over the musical spectrum,” Kalkwarf said. “I’m really, really glad that we could remain as diverse as that, and if anything, I just want to become more diverse.” Not only does WhAAM provide a space to enjoy live shows, it can also be a place to network and connect with individuals who share a passion for music. Such is the case for senior Carlton Eide, a talent buyer for The Old Foundry, which previously shared its space with WhAAM. Eide’s first taste of Bellingham’s local music scene was at a WhAAM show. It inspired him to get involved in all-ages music, he said. “Not only was it a good show, but I felt safe and my friends had a good time,” Eide said. WhAAM is a nonprofit that uses all the funds it receives from shows to cover the costs and pay bands. It is also entirely volunteer-run and organized. “We really pared down our volunteer army while we’ve been looking for a new space, and we need to reinvigorate the community and re-energize everyone,” Kalkwarf said. With WhAAM’s reintroduction into the Bellingham music scene, everyone, regardless of age, will be able to enjoy the eclectic, all-ages shows that the organization has organized since 2005. “I feel like all-ages music and the right to enjoy music and express yourself is a human right. Once people cross the invisible line of being 21, they forget that music is for everyone,” Eide said. “Having safe, wellmanaged, all-ages music venues reminds people that everybody is equal and that we all have a right to enjoy great live music and express ourselves.” the
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Jinx Art Space is located at 306 Flora St. The WhAAM grand-opening show at Jinx is Saturday, Oct. 22. Photo by Joe Rudko//AS Review
Get involved WhAAM is a volunteer organization that is currently seeking to revamp its volunteer base. From handing out fliers to booking bands and answering emails, there are many positions available through WhAAM that serve as real-world experience in the music industry. Interested individuals can contact volunteers@whaam.org for more information.
Upcoming WhAAM shows Saturday, OCT 22: Grand opening
Featuring Candysound, No-Fi Soul Rebellion & Odd Ones Out
Saturday, OCT 29: Halloween covers show
Featuring Horror Business (Misfits covers), Cower (Black Sabbath covers) and Thorny Crown (Ramones covers)
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RAINBOW DANCING
World-renowned Native American dance groups will perform at Western Megan Thompson • The AS Review
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orld-renowned First Nation artist Robert Indian Reservation is located 17 miles outside of different aspects of Native American culture, but Patrick Davidson will narrate a performance of Bellingham in Deming, Wash. said she did not participate in those aspects as much as song and dance by the Rainbow Creek “It is valuable for people of all cultures to explore, exshe would have if she had lived in Spokane. Dancers, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based Haida press and understand our backgrounds, our history, our At Western, 2.4 percent of the student body identiNation performance group. The Git-Hoan Dancers, a cultures, and how all of these interrelate to each other,” fies as Native American, according to a 2008 university Native American dance group from Seattle, will also Guyette said. “There’s a lot less conflict in the world if survey. perform. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, people really understand each other.” Patrick said she appreciates the Native American Oct. 21, in the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Guyette hopes to bring Davidson back every year, classes offered at Western and the opportunities to learn Theatre. Tickets range from $9 to $15 and are available even if just for one day, to educate students on Native about her culture through the NASU. at the Western Box Office in the PAC lobby. American art and culture. “[Culturally I didn’t do] as much as I would have if Davidson’s art is currently on display at the Western Last spring, Davidson came to Western and spent a I lived on the reservation. Everything I did with my Gallery in the Fine culture, I did with my grandma,” Arts Building. Patrick said. “We’ve been trying The NASU holds a powwow to get Robert here for every spring and is also planning a little over a year,” a dinner later this year. The club Dan Guyette said, holds meetings every Thursday at dean of the College of 5 p.m. in the Associated Students -Dan Guyette, Fine and Performing Ethnic Student Center in Viking Dean of the College of Fine and Performing Arts Arts. “He’s received Union 420. the highest honors in “We’re hoping to let Western’s Canada; he’s respected worldwide as a native carver and day participating in art classes before giving an evecampus know more about Native Americans and their artist.” ning lecture. After his first visit, the university asked culture because a lot of people don’t know very much,” Guyette said he hopes that by bringing Davidson and him back for this year, along with the Rainbow Creek Patrick said. the Rainbow Creek Dancers to Western, more students Dancers. The dancers use masks carved by Davidson in She said the NASU has eight to 10 members. The will be able to experience and gain a better understandtheir performances to celebrate their culture. NASU is not limited to students of Native American ing of Native American traditions. Davidson uses traditional art techniques to create ethnicity, but non-Native American students rarely Native Americans make up 1.5 percent of innovative designs and materials. His art consists of think of joining, Patrick said. Washington’s population, according to the 2010 census. sculptures, carvings, prints and paintings on various obShe said she believes NASU members who were not The Lummi Nation and the Nooksack Indian Tribe are jects, such as baskets. Davidson also uses nontraditional raised in Native American culture still benefit from two tribes close to Bellingham. The Lummi Reservation materials in his sculptures, such as aluminum. learning about it. is located in northern Whatcom County and southern “There was discussion about bringing his dance group “I’m [less than] a quarter Native American, but that’s British Columbia. The Lummi are the third largest tribe so that people could see the masks and costumes in the only [heritage] I relate to,” Patrick said. “If you’re inin Washington with 5,000 members. The Nooksack action and they could see how they celebrate through terested and want to know who you are, it’s important.” dance and art,” said Western Gallery Director Sarah Clark-Langager. Davidson is part of the Haida tribe in Canada. He carves masks, Clark-Langager said she was eager to show totem poles and also works in printmaking, painting and jewlery making. Photo by Joe Rudko//AS Review Davidson’s work because of his traditional background and innovative art. She said she hopes people will understand the art and traditions through the Rainbow Creek Dancers’ performance. “I feel that where we are in the state, there’s a lot of history for Native American culture,” Nicole Patrick said, president of the Native American Student Union. “I think it’s important to showcase what’s going on [within the culture] and that [the university] is trying to hit on something that’s usually left behind.” Patrick is a member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, but she grew up in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. in Snohomish County. Since she did not live on the reservation, she was The Art of Robert Davidson will be on display in the Western Gallery not fully immersed in her culture while growuntil Nov. 22. ing up, she said. Her grandmother taught her Photo by Joe Rudko//AS Review
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DRINK NICE OR PAY THE PRICE If you drink, here’s how to stay classy, be safe and have a great time.
Megan Thompson • The AS Review choice, Giddings said. While she said there is no way to be completely safe while drinking, she encouraged students to minimize the risks involved in drinking, which can include hangovers (your body takes at least 48 hours to fully heal from a night of heavy drinking), lack of quality sleep, injuries, memory loss, sexual assault, legal trouble, fights and bad grades, according to PWS. “Get educated about what you need to know in order to make low-risk choices,” Giddings said. “Take care of yourself and your friends.” Washington’s Good Samaritan Act, which took effect in 2010, allows a person to seek medical help for someone overdosing on drugs or alcohol without either individual facing criminal charges for illegal possession. The law also states that if a person witnesses someone overdosing, they are responsible for seeking medical help. Western senior Lucy Nolan regularly goes downtown to the bars with her friends on the weekend, though she said she does not drink every night. She said she always tries to keep her friends safe while they enjoy their night out, and would advise others to be smart and reduce risks as well. “You should pace yourself and don’t drink a bunch right away. You’ll get extremely drunk when it hits you,” Nolan said. “Drink water and eat while drinking; it slows down how fast the alcohol metabolizes in your body.” Western Wellness, an online program sponsored by the PWS, gives students an overview of health and wellness issues. All Photo illustration by Cade Schmidt//AS Review freshmen students are required to complete the program at the beginning of the school year. arlier this year, Western’s The program consists of nine topics that have articles, Prevention and Wellness quizzes and videos to educate students on health and wellness topics, Giddings said. Services launched an alcoholReducing risks while drinking can also help one avoid education campaign, known as “Social sexual assault. According to the PWS, 91 percent of the Norms,” which aims to provide accurate survivors of sexual assault are female. Nolan said that making sure you never go home with information about student-drinking someone you don’t know is one way to protect yourself. habits. In the past, Nolan said she has stepped in and stopped Elva Giddings, PWS director, said she thinks many friends from heading home with strangers. students believe the misconceptions that all of their To avoid losing track any of her friends while leaving peers drink and that most of them drink in excessive parties or downtown bars, Nolan said they always walk amounts. home or get a cab as a group. The goal of the Social Norms campaign is to empha“Never go home with someone you just met, even if size safety and health, as well as encourage individual they seem nice,” she said.
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1. Plan ahead
If you plan a night to go out with friends, make sure you know where you are going and how you will get home. If everyone knows the plan, no one will be driving home intoxicated.
2. Know your limit
Decide how much you should drink and stick to it. Everyone should know how much alcohol they can consume before becoming unstable. Take an online blood alcohol level test to know your limit if you are unsure.
3. Drink water
Alcohol dehydrates the body, which can contribute to feeling hungover the next morning. Drink water while consuming alcohol to stay hydrated.
4. Count your drinks
Knowing your limit can only do so much good. Complying with the set limit of drinks also requires knowing how many drinks you’ve had. Make sure to count to avoid being more intoxicated than desired.
5. Avoid party houses
When going to a party, try to not attend one at a house notorious for hosting parties. It is more likely that the police will be called on a house that has previous noise complaints.
6. Know the partygoers
Avoid going to a party filled with people you do not know. If you become overly intoxicated at a party with strangers, it is more likely that sexual assault will occur. When choosing to attend a party full of strangers, always bring friends.
7. Use the buddy system
Take a friend along for a night of drinking in case you drink past your limit. Make sure your friend is willing to watch you and take you home if necessary.
8. Don’t accept drinks
Avoid taking drinks from people you do not know very well. There could be more alcohol in the drink than you are comfortable with or it could be mixed with a drug.
9. The police are your friends
If a party is broken up, cooperate with the police. Treating an officer with respects generally means they will also treat you with respect.
10. Help a friend
If a friend is throwing up due to alcohol, do not leave them. Watch and make sure they aren’t exhibiting any signs of alcohol poisoning. Call 911 if they are unresponsive, having convulsions or unable to stand without help. Compiled from Prevention and wellness services’ website