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OCCUPY from page 4

York with the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators. These activists have camped out on Wall Street since Sept. 17 in an attempt to oppose the control the top one percent wealthiest people in the nation have over legislation, specifically targeting the bailouts of big business by the U.S. government.

The demonstration in Bellingham is connected to the Occupy Seattle movement, which has faced some obstacles, Knight said. Knight has helped organize the group’s efforts to participate in the demonstrations, and leads an ongoing rally of Western students who march

from campus to downtown.

“I’m hoping [the demonstration] will encourage people to become concerned about the struggles in Seattle,” he said.

Knight said he hopes the movement will show solidarity with other movements and making people aware of the class struggle in the country.

“We are all in this together against the ruling class,” Knight said. “The 1 percent are the corporate executives, the billionaires, the people who can afford to purchase politicians.”

More photos from Occupy Bellingham Photos by Cade Schmidt//AS Review

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Knight said he thinks students should be concerned because the government’s priority in spending trillons of dollars on war and corporate bailouts are really to blame for cuts to education. The protestors’ chants of “Banks got bailed out, we got sold out,” echoed this concern for spending on corporate bailouts and a perceived fail in the priority of spending. Gran shares these concerns.

“I think the imperialism that exists under the capitalist system is not good for the people of the world,” Gran said. the

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-Kaia Gran, Western student and Occupy Bellingham supporter

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PUBLICATION ALTERATION

Student Senate will vote on contentious resolution The AS Review staff

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he Associated Students Student Senate will First Amendment,” Cole said. online archives has been recently vote Wednesday, Nov. 9, on a resolution that “I don’t see how there’s anything right about enforcexpanded so that all features exist into perpetuity; and would allow students to have personal inforing this,” she said.

--Whereas, it has become common practice within mation altered or removed from the online editions of Bull said he thought it was good that students showed the last decade for employers to take Western’s publications, as long as damage to students’ their interest in the issue and there was good, civil online reputations into account during hiring decireputations can be shown. dialogue exchanged. He added his job is address any sions; and Introduced by Senate Chair Kendall Bull, the concerns students bring to him.

--Whereas, the online reputation of a student or resolution was written after Bull was approached by a “It’s in my job description to defend anyone, whether alumni can greatly aid or greatly hinder Western student, who wished to remain anonymous, I like it or not,” Bull said. “I think that may have been the employment opportunities of students and claiming they were unable to get a job because of mate- missed in some respects.” alumni; and rial published in The Western Front.

If the Senate passes the resolution, it will move for--Whereas, the stories in Western publications focus The Senate met Wednesday, Nov. mainly on students who in the 2, to discuss the resolution, and was course of a university career change I don’t see how there’s anything right about joined by about 30 to 40 journalism and mature dramatically; and enforcing this. students, professors and staff.

--Whereas, the Mission Statement Journalism professor Peggy Watt, and Strategic Plan for Western -Gina Cole, editor-in-chief of The Western Front chair of the Student Publications Washington University states the need Council, which oversees the majority to “Foster and promote life-long learnof Western’s student publications, said ing and success in an everchanging the proposed resolution is problematic because the only ward to the AS Board of Directors. The board will then world;” and time content is removed is in the case of plagiarism. discuss the resolution before voting on it.

--Therefore hereby be it resolved that, students and Watt said she believed plagiarism has only occurred alumni be granted the removal of or minor alteration to once in the journalism department’s 40-year history.

Full text of the Senate resolution from the the online content of the Western Publications which “[For all journalists], credibility is their currency,” includes their personal information in cases where damNov. 2 meeting.

Watt said. age to professional reputation can be shown.

Gina Cole, editor-in-chief of The Western Front, If after one, but no more than ten, calendar years The Removal of Student Information from the compared the resolution to censorship. Cole stressed from original publication date, a student or alumni Western’s Publications that the Student Senate does not govern the Student makes a formal request of the publication in question Websites in Cases Where Harm Can Be Shown Publications Council, so the resolution does not hold for removal or alteration their request shall be honored.

October, 26, 2011 much weight. The resolution is also “distressingly antiNon-online archives would be maintained.

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CALL FOR CAST MEMBERS Auditions for the Vagina Memoirs will begin Nov. 7 Megan Thompson • The AS Review

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he “Vagina Memoirs,” a theater production dedicated to discussing issues of gender, power, oppression and violence, will hold auditions Nov. 7-9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Academic Instructional Center 206.

The performance is designed to explore the intersections of all facets of identity, Associated Students Women’s Center Coordinator Kimberly Absher said.

The Women’s Center’s open casting call is inclusive to anyone marginalized by their gender.

This includes transgender people, female-identified people and also people who do not identify with a gender, Absher said.

Western originally performed the “Vagina Monologues,” a production written by Eve Ensler, but

the Women’s Center altered the production in order to make the “Memoirs” a platform of expression for people to share their stories instead of reiteration of the original play, Absher said.

“Folks get to create their own story,” Absher said. “[The memoirs] are really young, relevant and whatever people want to talk about.”

Following the auditions, a maximum of 15 performers will be chosen. The participants will rehearse for three hours every Sunday until the performance, Absher said.

“They will slowly go through this process together,” Absher said.

Women’s Center Assistant Coordinator Sasha Parsley will facilitate these meetings with two additional facilitators from the community.

Their job is to create a safe space for participants to craft their memoirs, Absher said.

“It is really crucial that it is a beyond-safe place,” Absher said. “It’s very emotional. People are talking about abuse issues, body image issues, not fitting into gender binaries — anything and everything.”

Labryinth Coordinator and Women’s Center support staff Taneum Bambrick said she hopes the cast will include some people who have not participated in previous performances.

“I think it’s important to share the experience with as many people as possible,” Bambrick said.

The “Vagina Memoirs” gives people a chance to explore issues that are not normally discussed, which is the performance’s most important feature, Absher said.

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LEFT: The WAFL STOP truck parked on Samish Way on Oct. 29.

CENTER: Brian Shultz is a Bellingham resident and owner and operator of WAFL STOP. RIGHT: A dinner plate-sized waffle with chocolate dirzzled on top.

Photos by Cade Schmidt//AS Review

WAFFLES ARE FOR LIFE New food truck serves up tasty breakfast treats

Review by Eriver Eugenio • The AS Review

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alking toward the WAFL STOP, my attention is attracted to colorfully painted images of boys and girls enjoying waffles and assorted beverages on the side windows. As you come closer to the food truck, which resembles a schools bus combined with a SWAT car, the signs “SLOW, WAFLS AT PLAY” and “Gourmet Waffles” give you a great understanding of what this food truck’s specialty is.

The WAFL STOP, with WAFL being an acronym for “Waffles Are For Life,” offers low priced, dinner platesized waffles made-to-order.

“What makes it gourmet is I make everything from scratch with the best stuff I can,” WAFL STOP owner and operator Brian Schultz said.

Schultz, who began the food truck at the beginning of October, has the WAFL STOP running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The truck is stationed at 700 Ohio St. on Thursdays, Cornwall Avenue on Fridays, O’Donnell’s Bellingham Flea Market on Saturdays and Samish Way on Sundays. The hours and locations occasionally vary, but Schultz said he posts the truck’s daily location on the WAFL STOP Facebook page.

Schultz, a Bellingham resident, wanted the focus of his food truck to be waffles after researching and discovering the success of a waffle food truck in New York called Wafels and Dinges. He also wanted to separate himself from other food trucks in the state, which mainly sell meat-based items such as Philly cheesesteaks, Schultz said.

All waffles are made from Schultz’s own batter recipe for traditional Belgian waffles. Schultz is currently working on a recipe for liege waffles, which uses pearl sugar. The pearl sugar caramelizes and creates pockets of sugar throughout the waffle to give it a unique sweetness and light crunch, Schultz said.

The WAFL STOP’s menu has three specials: Strawberry Supreme or Blueberry Blast for $5, and Banana Supreme for $4.50. Each special consists of strawberries, bananas or blueberries with fresh whipped cream. The Strawberry Supreme and Blueberry Blast also come topped with homemade strawberry and blueberry sauce.

A fun and delightful option for customers is the ability to create their own waffles. Customers can either have waffle on its own for $3.50 or add a large variety of toppings. Chocolate sauce and maple syrup can be added free of charge. For 50 cents, peanut butter, bananas, strawberries and blueberry sauce can cover your waffle. Warmed Nutella can be added for $1 and a shot of real maple syrup is offered for $2.

If my bank account had let me and I wasn’t allergic to bananas, I would have gotten everything on the menu, but of course I could only select a few of the options. I love waffles and usually only like to top them with butter and maple syrup, but this time I decided to get creative. I ordered a waffle with peanut butter, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. I wanted to try something new and also see if the waffle could stand out even with all of these sweet, delicious toppings.

My waffle took about 5 minutes to prepare and was

well worth the small wait. Schultz paid close attention as the waffle was cooking, constantly checking on it to ensure it was properly made.

Once my waffle was ready, Schultz handed it to me on a paper plate, which could barely be seen as it was covered with my delicious looking waffle. The peanut butter was spread all over the top of my waffle with whipped cream circled on top of it. The entire waffle was also covered in chocolate sauce spread in a checkerboard pattern.

My first thought as I was about to take my first bite was I had no chance of finishing it, but the meal wasn’t heavy on the stomach so finishing the waffle and all its toppings were no problem. The menu described the waffles as light and fluffy, and the WAFL STOP stayed true to its word. The texture of the waffle was chewy and fluffy while also maintaining a touch of crispiness.

The texture stood out even with the thickness of the peanut butter, which also added a nice sweetness to the dish. The chocolate syrup, while sweet, added a hint of bitterness to balance out the explosion of sugar that hit my taste buds. The whipped cream really brought the entire meal together as it had a very soft, silky texture helping moisten the waffle and the peanut butter. It made it easier to chew and made the waffle taste that much better.

If you come across the WAFL STOP either driving by you on the road or stationed at a nearby street, it might be a good idea to listen to the signs on the truck. Slow down, read the menu, and stop and enjoy a gourmet waffle. the

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NEWS / FEATURES

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THE OCCUPATION CONTINUES

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SMASH IT AND BANG

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OFFICE SPACE

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VAGINA MEMOIRS

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

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WAFL STOP

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Occupy Bellingham protestors camp out on Oct. 28 Turquoise Jeep will perform at Western

A look at the work space of an anthropology professor

A photo recap

VETERANS DAY

BE GREEN

An update on the Green Energy Fee projects

OCCUPY PHOTOS

Auditions will be held Nov. 7 - Nov. 9

New food truck with a gourmet focus

An on-campus ceremony to honor vets will take place Nov. 10

A student walks through campus on a pathway between Parks Hall and the biology building on a crisp fall day. Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review

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EVENTS NOV 7 - NOV 12 monday nov 7

Learning Team with Cassiopeia

7 p.m., Academic Instructional Center 205 Nov. 7 through Nov. 9 Free

Bellingham-based band Learning Team and Cassiopeia, from Phoenix, will perform at the Underground Coffeehouse. The show is part of the coffeehouse’s weekly concert series.

Vagina Memoirs Casting Call

The AS Women’s Center will host casting calls for the “Vagina Memoirs,” an original Western performance that deals with topics and personal identities that have been marginalized or silenced.

tuesday nov 8

The Sex Ed You Wish You Had 7 to 9 p.m., Arntzen 100 Free

The AS Queer Resource Center and Babeland, a Seattle-based adult store, will present an inclusive sex education workshop discussing anatomy, safe-sex practices and effective communication between partners.

Community Internship and Volunteer Fair 12 to 4 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room Free

Western’s Career Services Center will host an informational fair for student interested in gaining volunteer experience. Representatives from more than 60 nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community service groups will be present.

wednesday nov 9 Turquoise Jeep

7 p.m., VU Multipurpose Room $6 with Western ID, $8 general

Hip-hop group Turquoise Jeep Records will perform at Western. DK Reinemer ,the winner of the 4th annual Western’s Last Comic Standing, is the opening act.

8 to 11 p.m., Underground Coffeehouse Free

Viking Landing: Making the most of your GURs

Center will be available for students to find out about volunteer opportunities in their community. A wide variety of opportunities are available, including environmental preservation and childcare.

friday nov 11 Veterans Day

Say thank you to a vet!

12 to 5 p.m., Wilson Library 270 Free

Terra Nova

thursday nov 10

Western’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Terra Nova,” which tells the story of a 1911- 1912 South Pole expedition. The play follows the last weeks of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s trek with his crew in their efforts to be the first men to conquer the last unexplored territory.

Join faculty, academic advisers and upper-level students for an informative panel on how to make the most of the General University Requirements.

The panel is co-sponsored by the Committee on Undergraduate Education, the Vice-Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Academic Advising Center.

Veterans Day Ceremony

12 to 1 p.m., VU Multi Purpose Room Free

The AS Veterans Outreach Center will host a celebration in honor of Veterans Day. Speakers include Western President Bruce Shepard, Fairhaven instructor Dan First Scout Rowe and Western students Janelle Marshall and Casi Meyers. A reception will follow the event.

7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Mainstage $8 for students with ID, $12 for general

saturday nov 12

Harry Potter Club Yule Ball

7 to 10 p.m., VU Multipurpose Room Free

Western’s Harry Potter Club will host their fifth annual Yule Ball. There will be free food and a costume contest with prizes for the winner.

Outdoor Center: “All I Can”

CD Release Show at WhAAM

The AS Outdoor Center will host a showing of “All I Can,” a film that explores the challeneges of mountain skiing in the face of global climate change. The film was shot over two years on five different continents.

Queen Anne’s Revenge will perform at Whatcom All-Ages Arts & Music for their CD release show.

They will be joined by Cat from Hue and Feather and Bone.

6:30 p.m., Communication Facility 110 Free

8 to 11 p.m.

Jinx Art Space, 306 Flora St. $5

Whatcom Volunteer Center representative on Campus 12 to 4 p.m., Wilson Library 481 Free

A representaive from the Whatcom Volunteer

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THE OCCUPATION CONTINUES

Occupy Bellingham protestors have begun camping overnight Anna Atkinson • The AS Review Protestors marched from the streets of downtown Bellingham to Maritime Heritage Park, Friday Oct. 28. Although the weather may have kept some from attending, according to the protestors, the Occupy Bellingham movement made a statement during its fourth gathering as it blocked traffic and chanted its way to the park where, for the first time, the demonstrators camped overnight.

Many of the protestors stayed to camp, despite the lack of a permit to do so. Permits to camp in the park are issued by the City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department. Although the permit did not allow marching on the street, police did not attempt to stop them, said Western student and Socialist Alternative member Greg Knight, who participated in the demonstration.

Ramy Kahlil, the president of Western’s chapter of Socialist Alternative, said the organization believes in fighting exploitation and injustice, and ultimately seeks to establish a democratic socialist society where the top 500 corporations would be publicly owned and democratically controlled by elected representatives of the workers and the broader public.

Protesters gathered again on Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. at Western and walked down to the park. A permit was granted to march, but the demonstrators did not apply for a permit to camp in the park, said Janice Keller,

communications manager for the City of Bellingham.

Western student Kaia Gran attended Occupy Bellingham with Socialist Alternative. a group that seeks alternative ways of governing, and fights against the exploitation of injustices, according to the group’s website.

One of the main challenges of the movement in Bellingham is it isn’t comprised of an organized body of people, she said. It’s a mixture of ages, backgrounds and a variety of groups.

Gran said she estimated that more than 200 protestors attended the event. She said the demonstration was the weakest in terms of turnout since Occupy Bellingham began meeting. The second week had the most people in attendance, she said.

Although the demonstrators are not part of a uniformed organization, the protestors sent a clear message. They chanted together, “We are the 99 percent,” in unison during the march.

Signs with similar messages, reading, “Help America tax Wall Street,” and “Corporations are not people, money is not speech,” and “End corporate welfare,” were waived during the demonstration.

The Occupy Bellingham movement is part of the nationwide series of demonstrations that started in

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LEFT: A protester lifts his mask to encourage the crowd to chant “shame” in front of the Bank of America on East Holly Street. As the demonstraCENTER: Protestors make their way through downtown Bellingham on Oct. 28 to Maritime Park to pitch tents and begin their occupation. RIGHT: A protestor keeps the rhythm for the crowd’s chanting in downtown Bellingham. TOP: Angry protestors braved the wet weather and paused in front of the Bank of America for several minutes to make their voices heard.

Photos by Cade Schmidt//AS Review tors arrived, the bank temporarily closed its doors for “circumstances beyond our control,” according to a sign posted on the bank’s door.

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KEEP THE JEEP RIDIN’ Student demand brings hip-hop group to Western on Nov. 9

Nick Markman • The AS Review

Whether it’s on the dance floor, in the bedroom, or with their breakfast foods, the members of the hip-hop and R&B collective, Turquoise Jeep, get down.

“We decided that it’s an event that will not only be really, really cool to have as a special event but one that people obviously really wanted,” Renshaw said. “Our whole thing is trying to cater to student demand.” the

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The guys from Turquoise Jeep keep their songs

Those who want to get down and ride with the Jeep can do so on intimately raunchy. Songs such as “Sex Syrup,” Wednesday, Nov. 9 when they perform in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room.

“Cavities” and “Fried or Fertilized,” create nice analogies Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. DK Reinemer, of food products and sexual actions. the winner of Western’s 4th annual Last Comic Standing, will open for Turquoise Jeep. Tickets can be purchased for $6 with student ID or $8 without ASP Special Events advertises the show with a cardboard jeep in Red Square. Photo by Cade Schmidt//AS Review at the Performing Arts Center box office.

Turquoise Jeep Records is comprised of rappers Flynt Flossy, Whatchyamacallit, Pretty Raheem, Yung Humma, Slick Mahoney and producer Tummiscratch Beats. Members of Turquoise Jeep collaborated in a series of YouTube music videos, which helped them gain popularity. Their songs cover the musical spectrum of R&B and hip-hop. While many of the videos seem comedic in nature, Turquoise Jeep is a legitimate musical collective with catchy beats, witty rhymes and original stage personas.

“The people who think the videos are funny will think, ‘Hey, that’ll be really cool to go see live,’ and the majority of the people on campus that want them to attend, they actually like the music,” Associated Students Productions Special Events Coordinator Jordan Renshaw said. “So it also appeals to that hip-hop crowd that we haven’t really tapped into a lot.”

The guys from Turquoise Jeep keep their songs intimately raunchy. Flynt Flossy and Yung Humma describe their love of smashing and banging in the music video for “Lemme Smang It,” while songs such as “Sex Syrup,” “Cavities” and “Fried or Fertilized,” create nice analogies of food products and sexual actions.

Sophomore Nick Ebling, who plans on attending the show, said that “Lemme Smang It” is one of his favorite songs.

“Their unprecedented style has redefined swag,” Ebling said.

Renshaw said that a lot of the Jeep’s appeal comes from their mysterious intentions as a group. He also said that Turquoise Jeep may have a satirical side to their videos and may be poking fun at other hip-hop and R&B groups.

“They do take their music seriously; they don’t make it as a joke,” Renshaw said. “I think the whole appeal to them is the audience doesn’t know if they’re for real or not.”

Reinemer, who will open the show with a stand-up comedy act, was the winner of the Last Comic Standing event put on by ASP Special Events on Oct. 21.

He has been doing sketch and improvisation comedy for more than seven years and has been doing stand-up for two years. Reinemer, who sometimes plays guitar during his stand-up acts, said that he would incorporate more music into this performance to help introduce Turquoise Jeep.

“I’m intro-ing this group, so I want do a really good job to get the audience real stoked and excited about what they’re about to see,” Reinemer said. “I’ll throw a little music in there, throw some comedy in and get it going.”

The show came as a response to a Facebook page made by Western students last year requesting that Flynt Flossy, Whatchyamacallit and the other guys from Turquoise Jeep be brought to campus. Renshaw said that ASP recognized the demand generated by more than 700 students who liked the page and decided to make it happen.

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LOST IN OFFICE SPACE Compiled by Lauren Simmons • The AS Review Photos by Joe Rudko •The AS Review

Western Anthropology professor James Loucky resides in a closet of an office in Arntzen Hall, but the size is outweighed by the magnitude of toys and trinkets – not to mention the scores of books lining the walls.

Loucky, an avid traveler, collects these odds and ends from around the world, and they each have a story.

“You ain’t gonna last too long” A preserved piranha Loucky collected in South America. He said they’ve been known to strip a whole cow to its bones.

“Poor Mexico is split in half” Art from Mexico depicting a man who is literally split in two.

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A student of Loucky’s used to bring her daughter to Loucky’s office about 18 years ago, and the child would be bored just sitting in his office, so Loucky started bringing in toys and trinkets to keep her entertained. She is now a Western student.

“Coke is all over the world” Coca-Cola from China

“Isn’t that grim?”

In an old town in Mississippi, there was a pharmacy that closed down, and the owner offered Loucky this box of oldfashioned ”Darkie” toothpaste, which features a racially stereotypical caricature on the front.

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A NIGHT OF ABSOLUTE PLEASURE On Oct. 29, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” played for guests in Arntzen Hall. Matthew Norris, top right, emceed the night. Guests played games including the “virgins game,” where virgins to “Rocky Horror” wore red lipstick V’s on their foreheads and had to complete tasks such as putting condoms on bananas using only their mouths. The event was hosted by Associated Students Productions Films and the AS Queer Resource Center.

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TAKING TIME TO HONOR VETERANS

Associated Students Veterans Outreach Center will host an on-campus Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10 Eriver Eugenio • The AS Review

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estern students and faculty, along with the Bellingham community, will be able to hear the stories and experiences of several veterans at the Associated Students Veterans Outreach Center Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room.

After the ceremony there will be a reception, which will also be held in the VU MPR, where attendees can meet and speak with the veterans in attendance.

The goal of the event is to celebrate and create an understanding of the veteran population on Western’s campus, AS Veterans Outreach Center coordinator Paul Nicholls said. Nicholls is also a U.S. Navy veteran and a Western student.

“This is a day of remembrance for everybody who has served in the military,” Nicholls said.

The ceremony will feature speeches from Western President Bruce Shepard, and Dan First Scout Rowe, a Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies instructor and U.S. Marine veteran who served in Vietnam. Janelle Marshall, a U.S. Air Force reservist, and Casi Meyers, a U.S. Navy veteran, will speak as well. Both Marshall and Meyers are Western students.

Nicholls wanted to shift the focus of this year’s event to female veterans.

“That’s one of my main missions this year is to include females into the veterans spotlight because I think a lot of times female veterans get overlooked,” Nicholls said. “[Veterans awareness on campus] should include everyone, and that’s one of the missions I’m striving for this year is to include everyone in everything.”

Nicholls believes those who attend the ceremony will have a new respect and understanding of the veterans on campus. He also hopes attendees will carry their newfound respect to the reception and understand that veterans are regular students who joined the military right after high school instead of going straight to college.

“A lot of students will come and talk to veterans and say, ‘Hey, I’ve seen you in class. I didn’t know you were a veteran,’” Nicholls said. “Even though we’re older, we’re not any different. We had a job before we came to school and have had a lot of leadership experiences.”

Phil Coomes, Western’s Veteran Services specialist and U.S. Marine veteran, has not only seen how much the ceremony helps recognize the importance and sacrifices of veterans, but has also noticed the growing support for the ceremony since coming to Western in 2007.

“The first reception I went to had about 30 people. Now the ceremony is filling the Multipurpose Room completely,” Coomes said. “It’s grown every year. People are mingling a lot more and the community supporters are growing.”

With this ceremony, the hope is for the Western and Bellingham community to leave with a renewed appreciation and mindset for the celebration of Veterans Day, Rowe said.

“I imagine it will be sober, and by that I mean somber and serious,” Rowe said. “I hope everyone will be thoughtful and be respectful of those serving and those who have served in the armed forces.” the

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NEED A JOB?

Four positions are available within the Associated Students For students looking for employment, the Associated Students has four position openings. Interested students can visit as.wwu.edu/personnel for a complete description of the positions and to apply.

Election Board Chair

Open to all students Position closes on Nov. 18 This position is responsible for the operation and organization of the Election Board, a panel that is the arbitrator in cases of grievances in the election for the AS Board of Directors.

This position will begin the first week of winter quarter and run through the election process.

Marketing & Public Relations Assistant

Work-study students ONLY Position closes on Nov. 9 This position will support the AS Communications and Marketing Office. This person will assist in writing and fact-checking press releases and marketing AS events, among other tasks.

Legislative & Voter Education Assistant

Work-study students ONLY Position closes on Nov. 9 This position supports the AS Representation &

Engagement Programs. The position is responsible for increasing student awareness of legislative issues through a number of ways.

Assessment Support Staff

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THE DIRT ON THE GREEN FEE PROJECTS The Green Energy Fee committee awarded more than $250,000 for student-designed projects last year

Lauren Simmons • The AS Review

Western is about to get a whole lot green- “Think Outside the Bottle” Water Bottle Refilling Stations er – eventually. Last year, $263,000 from Senior Anna Amundson, along with the Students for the Green Energy Fee was awarded to five Sustainable Water club, proposed installing water bottle student-designed projects. Western’s Green refilling stations on Western’s campus. The second floor of Old Main, the first floor of Arntzen Hall and across Energy Fee provides money for studentfrom the reception desk at the Wade King Student created projects that promote experiential Recreation Center, Amundson said. These water learning opportunities and sustainable fountains will promote reusable water bottle usage and practices on campus, according to an email the decrease – and hopefully the removal – of bottles of water sold on campus, Amundson said. from Associated Students Vice President “I think it’s really important because other schools for Student Life Sara Richards. are taking that step towards making the students and

High-Speed Air Hand Dryers

Junior Bodie Cabiyo and two other students proposed replacing the paper towel dispensers and reducing waste in select bathrooms throughout Western by installing air hand dryers. The project was awarded $13,000.

This project is in the estimation process by Western’s Facilities Management, Freeman said.

The method to evaluate the effectiveness of the projects, a requirement of all the Green Energy Fee proposals, still needs to be submitted, Richards said.

The appropriate hand-dryer make and model still needs to be decided.

staff be more conscious of their environmental impact,” These projects were chosen on how well they Amundson said. “We are supposed to be green, but we Compostable Trash Bags exemplified the Green Energy Fee Program mission don’t have these.”

Greg Meyer and his group were awarded $1,400 to statement, which includes increasing student involveThis project was awarded $21,000, and the design for replace the plastic trash bags on the first and second ment and education, reducing Western’s environmental the refilling stations includes a counter that shows how floor bathrooms of Wilson Library with compostable impact and creating an aware and engaged campus com- many plastic bottles are being saved with the usage of trash bags. munity, according to the Green Energy Fee website. each station, Amundson said.

The educational component piece of this project has None of the projects yet to be created, so the project canhave a specific finish date, not proceed until that is submitted, except for the solar arRichards said. ray panels on top of the The project is in the final estimaEnvironmental Studies Students pay $21 per year toward the Green tion stages with Western’s Facilities building, said Kathryn Freeman, the Green Energy Energy Fee Program. The program is run through Western’s Management.

Fee Grant Program coorEnvironmental Studies Office of Sustainability. Students, staff and faculty are dinator. On Nov. 3, A&R Building Solar Array Solar, a company based out encouraged to submit project proposals.

The project awarded the most money of Seattle, proposed the is the installation of a 5-killowat (kWh) lowest bid and was deemed solar array on the Environmental the tentative contractor on The program was implemented in 2010 as a result of a stu- Studies building’s south-facing roof. the project.

The implementation of the solar array dent-led initiative to ensure Western’s commitment to campus will assist in adopting on-campus reParking Lot newable solar energy. sustainability.

LED Lighting Since this is the project costs more Information from the Green Energy Fee Program website than $90,000 – the project was granted Retrofitting $167,500 – it will be carried out as This $61,000 project will a public works project, meaning an replace the current parkingoutside contractor does the job. The development of a lot lighting fixtures in the south campus C-Lots with The project is currently in the estimation process contract is the next step in the process, Freeman said. energy-efficient LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting.

by Western’s Facilities Management. Richards said “Because of the location of the array, and since The project is currently in the estimation process by the projects’ educational components are awaiting facilities has rules about interfering with the learning Western’s Facilities Management, which takes four to the inclusion of information about the Lake Whatcom environment on campus, the construction will have to five weeks. During this process, the assessment of how water supply and quality, as well as water bottles with happen over an academic break,” Freeman said. much the project will cost is determined. On top of that, labels promoting the project and the Green Energy Fee “And since it’s outdoors, the plan is to do construction the educational aspect of the project still needs to be de- program. over spring break.” veloped and implemented on and off site, Richards said.

The project was originally slated to be finished fall 2011.

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