getting to know you See page 3
food & toy Drive on campus now through nov. 21
Send me an angel? See page 4
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Pierce Puyallup knows how to party
Pierce College students and their families celebrated the coming of Fall at the Family Harvest Fest Nov. 4. The celebration included the antics of Gordo, and Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. The jublient crowd also participated in games and face painting, and feasted on a bountiful harvest of snack foods.
Wanted: Support for tax-free textbooks top honors: Israel Adams Puyallup Post
Last year, I sat down and talked to then-ASPCP President Jason Schlegel about the issue of removing the tax from textbooks for college students. A year ago, Schlegel told me that this issue was paramount to Student Programs and the Student Government, but that there was little to no student involvement in the fight for this relief, and thus the issue would not amount to very much until that situation changed. Much time has passed since that meeting, and we’ve yet to see any change in the taxes on our purchases. The college even has a new group of student government officers to serve the student body of Pierce College at Puyallup. So, I decided to sit down with one of the officers and see where this issue now stands. I talked to Brandon McCue, the vice president of government issues, who updated me on the situation at hand. Although the issue remains a high point of interest on the Student Programs agenda, since McCue and the
others in Student Programs “feel that the students need a tax break,” the problem seems to be in the middle of a long wait to be recognized by the officials in Olympia. “We need everyone to get involved in this issue ... students need to contact their representatives in Olympia and tell them what an important issue this is to them,” said McCue. However, despite the lack of a large group of students across the state contributing their much-needed support to the effort, McCue said that student programmers from most of the community colleges around the area have been trying to work together to see this issue gets on the agendas of lawmakers in Olympia. “We’ve contacted community colleges in Washington state to explain how it would work and what is needed to get it put into the books,” explained McCue. He went on to say that: “we’d like to have all the [representative] districts on the side of this issue, so that it might be more likely to be successful.” The Student Programs members See textbookS on page 4
Phi theta kappa
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Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, have completed at least 12 hours of course work, and have identified a degree program may be eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa. Pierce College’s only honors society; Phi Theta Kappa is an internationally recognized honors society. Members of PTK focus not only on academic achievement, but consider themselves members of a service club. They volunteer at least five hours per quarter to the community and are currently in the planning stages of a club sponsored community project, which will focus on water. Benefits of membership include eligibility for scholarships only available to members, endorsement of society
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membership on official transcripts and diploma, and the privilege of wearing the society’s honor stole and tassel at graduation. Other benefits consist of an invitation to be included on the National Dean’s List, qualification for internship programs in Washington D.C., and JobtrakTM Network, a job listing site which offers entry-level jobs, internships, full and part-time positions. Members also qualify for membership to Phi Beta Kappa when they transfer into a four-year college or university. For more information, interested students can contact the club’s president, Miles Alexander at 8469374 or any one of the club’s advisors, Susan Dobyns at 840-8363, Duncan McClinton at 840-8373, or Stephanie Pickel at 840-8395. Or students can attend the meeting every first and third Tuesday at noon in room A-141. • Several other clubs are reviewed on page 3.
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his issue, I wanted to thank all of our faithful readers, as well as our brand new readers, for keeping The Puyallup Post in existence through simply picking up the paper and flipping through the pages and articles. The newspaper staff and I feel that we should be in closer contact with our readers, and thus, I ask for your feedback to our paper. Every issue, we have topics and stories that cover things, ideas, or issues that are pertinent to the campus and to our everyday activities and actions at the campus. We also have different sections that appear every issue, without fail, such as the horoscopes, or the Getting to Know You sections. However, as we look forward to improving and modernizing the paper to better serve the needs of the student body, we face an impasse. We have no idea what you need, what you want to see, or even what you would like to see in your newspaper. So, to that end, we are asking for your input on what sorts of things you would like to see included in future issues of The Puyallup Post. Don’t get me wrong, we have ideas that we have been tossing around, for example, a new technology page that would serve to answer questions from students about different technology that has been invented, developed, or otherwise is now becoming mainstream to the college student. Things that are simple to one person may be totally foreign to another. Another idea would be for the inclusion of guest editorials on topics other than our own stories and leads. In other words, we would like to hear your ideas and stories for things to put into the newspaper. Our newspaper, of course, is designed to provide the student body of Pierce College at Puyallup with the best and most recent information available on topics that concern them, and also on topics that the students want to know about. There’s not too much more that I can say about our future plans, since nothing is set into stone yet, so if you have any ideas, questions, comments, or concerns for us and the newspaper, or other correspondence, please write us a note, call us, or grab a reporter or me in the hallways and talk to us. Our phone number is 840-8496, and our office is at room A160B at the end of the hallway past the computer lab. We welcome all students. Thanks. Your Puyallup Post Editor, Israel S. Adams
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Puyallup Post’s events calendar! This exciting article will continue to bring you the latest and greatest things that are happening on and around campus, so look here for all your scheduling needs. Starting things off for this issue, on Monday, Nov. 13 there will be a Study Skills Success Workshop at noon in room A141. If you attend you can look forward to improving and enhancing your study skills! Now doesn’t that sound tantalizing? Cookies and refreshments are on tap for students who attend. Yes, FREE FOOD! In the evening, a workshop will be held to enlighten students about Scholarships & Financial Aid, which should prove helpful to the hordes of us penniless college students, right? Refreshments will be served for the evening workshop, so come on in for a drink while you are enlightened. This, by the way, is the last of the night workshops for this quarter. On Tuesday, Nov. 14 there will be a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for those who wish to contribute. Professionals who are sure to provide comfort and support for everyone who donates, will take your blood. Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be the Check Your Health table set up in the Library Science building’s lobby where you can get your blood pressure and blood sugar tested for absolutely free. Both very good ideas for the stressed out student. Also, flu shots will be available for the low, low price of $10 each to those who wish to be vaccinated. Please be smart and read the warnings and waivers before submitting to the shot, everyone. Wednesday, Nov. 15 will be a big day for those who wish to participate in the Sumo Wrestling event in the atrium at noon. That’s right fellow students, you too can join in and become an over-fed behemoth of a person and attempt to wrestle other students to defeat in the ring. Maybe you’ll even get your picture in the newspaper for our next issue too! Smile for the friendly reporter now... In the evening, namely 5 p.m., a student council meeting will be held in the atrium. Attendance can only benefit you by learning exactly who the student programmers are and what they get up to these days. Evening students rejoice on Nov. 16! For the folks at Student Programs have brought...ESPRESSO!! You read that right, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a stand in the Library Science building’s lobby serving espresso to you tired, worn-out, and thirsty evening students. Enjoy, but watch out for that irritating vibration effect... During Nov. 17-18 there will be a Jazz Expo over at the Ft. Steilacoom campus. For more information, contact them at 964-6614. Grudgingly returning to Monday, Nov. 20, there will be a Success Workshop in room A141 at noon to help you find out what classes you need to accomplish your longterm goals, called Taking Control of your College Career. Bring a sack lunch and chow down on the tasty
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tidbits of information here, but don’t forget to eat what’s in your lunch either. Nov. 21 marks the official end to the Food & Toy Drive being run at the campus. We hope you contributed greatly to the effort by donating toys and canned goods either in the marked bins around campus, or at the office in room A130. All donations are sent to the Tacoma Rescue Mission to help the needy. Now don’t you feel good about yourself? Nov. 22-24 are all days you don’t have to come to school. Instead, you’re probably spending these days pigging out with your relatives and enjoying feeling more stuffed than that turkey you just devoured. Of course, some of us may be enjoying some other type of food, and we hope you enjoyed that just as much. Remember to return to school on Nov. 27, to enjoy... Another Success Workshop, along with your regularly scheduled classes, of course. This workshop will teach you how to have a successful, stress-free transfer experience, and is thus entitled Transfer 101. On Nov. 28, there will be a Ski/Board Expo. Enjoy watching an extreme sport video, and participate in the raffle, with prizes to be given away, including 2 free life tickets to Crystal! Also, there will be waxing available for $5. The Transfer Tour will kick off Nov. 29 in the Atrium, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. where you can ask university representatives for information on their programs, enrollment, acceptance guidelines, etc... Nothing’s happening until the first of December, when it will be time to remember the ongoing fight against AIDS during the World AIDS Day. Information and displays will be available all day on campus for students. For more information, contact your student programmers in room A130. Entering the final week of school, on Dec. 4, the final Success Workshop of the quarter will be at noon in room A141 titled Overcoming Test Anxiety, good for us students who have multiple final exams during the week. Perhaps a tape recorder is called for, to play back all that good advice you’ll get at this workshop during the rest of the week... And finally, Dec. 5 will be the Last Day Of Classes!!!!! Enjoy holiday treats and music all day in the Atrium to celebrate this day of student emancipation. Oh yeah, and for those of us who have finals scheduled sometime during the remainder of the week, the Dec. 5-8 have been designated the Stress-Free Zone, where you can take part in music, food, beverages, coloring books, and a quiet place to study, all available in the Library Science Building’s lobby. Free massages will be given on Dec. 6-7 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Enjoy the time and events, enjoy the final edition of the Puyallup Post (due out sometime around the end of November), Good Luck on your finals, and enjoy the holidays!
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SPaniSh Club El Club de Español, or The Spanish Club, is a small group of students who wish to practice their Spanish skills, either by listening to other talk, participating in the fun and games that they have at each meeting, or by just trying to talk to one another in Spanish. There are no fees, no rules, and the club is open to all people who are interested in Spanish. The club’s charter reads: “The purpose of this club is to give students more practice in conversational Spanish as well as expand their knowledge of the Spanish culture in a relaxed atmosphere.” Luis also added that, “we aren’t formal at all. The students all gather and play games, or chat to each other, but basically we just have fun with Spanish.” The club meets every Tuesday and Friday at Noon-1 p.m. in the Library Science building’s lobby. The advisor for this club is Professor Victoria Mayorga, who encourages students to join. “The club is open to all students It’s free and it’s fun, and I we are always welcome to new members joining, or even to students who want to listen or just talk with us,” said President Luis Choc. For more information, contact her at (253) 840-8346, at her office in room L123, or through her email at vmayorga@pierce.ctc.edu for more details. Students can also contact Student Programs in their office at room A130.
the guilD The Guild consists of a group of students who enjoy participating in the bonding of friendship through sport. In other words, these students like to dress up, and play-act medieval battles with each other in a most unorganized fashion. At each meeting, this small group gathers dressed in appropriate attire for the club, which can mean anything from leather outfits, to full Germanic headgear, vests, full-wrist bracelets, boots, and armor; a member’s outfit is limited only by his or her imagination
and resources. Further, each member may choose a protected weapon to battle each other with. Professor Bob Mohrbacher is the club’s official advisor for this quarter. Each club is required to have an advisor, who must be in attendance at regular club meetings as part of being an official, recognized club. The Guild was created last Spring Qtr., with a bustling group of students as signed on members. However, this quarter, many students have graduated or moved on, and so the group has become quite diminished. In fact, there have been no officially scheduled meetings at press time, and so the club may not be around much longer. Contact Student Programs in room A130 for more details on this club.
College rePubliCanS The College Republicans of Pierce College at Puyallup is a club that was just started around the end of the month of October. This club already has an established chapter at the Fort Steilacoom campus of Pierce College, and has finally decided to bring their group to us for our participation and enjoyment. According to their charter, the club is for students to get to know each other's political views. The charter also states that the club exists to educate student voters about politics. Political views can be shared and debated over while on campus. The group's official advisor was listed as Tony Granata, however, at press time, the club was just getting first approval as an official club this quarter, so the club's meeting time could not be ascertained. For more information on this, or any of the other official clubs on campus, contact Student Programs in their office at room A130. Also, Tony Granata can be reached at (253) 8408488; his office is in room L106. n The VINE and Sign Language clubs will be featured in a future issue.
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lou bohm Lou started teaching business communications at Pierce this quarter. As she put it, she just “fell into it.” Known among her students to teach business communications with a distinct style, her diverse background includes a degree in sociology, a career in law enforcement, and teaching at both the adult and secondary levels. Coming from the plains of the Midwest, she looks forward to a winter without heavy snow. My favorite comic strip: drum roll please, “The Lockhorns” My favorite travel destination is: anywhere my partner and I decide to go. My least favorite task is: getting up in the mornings!!! My biggest pet peeve is: when people lie. The one thing I would change about society: I’d change the justice system. Something that makes me mad: is when others are disrespectful. My most embarrassing moment: I don’t think I have one. My most treasured possession is: my sense of humor and compassion for others. Someone I admire: that’s a tough one, I have many people I admire for different reasons. My most reckless thing I’ve ever done: is to get into my truck and drive through a police barricade. My favorite TV show is: “Dharma and Greg,” but any NFL football game comes first. My most memorable moment: is the day 19 years ago, I gave birth to my son. I’ve always want to go to: Disneyland. I am most proud of the day: I leaped across the stage and received my bachelor’s degree. My most stressful day was: two months ago, when I made a commitment to the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. What animal would I be, and why: I would like to be the biggest, tallest purple giraffe on the plain—then I would be able to warn others of impending danger and I’d be closer to the beautiful sunsets.
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is now accepting submissions for the next issue. Poets, writers, artists and photographers are encouraged to submit their work for consideration. Please limit the number of submissions to ten or less by any one person. All submissions should be accompanied by a brief biographical note. Deadline for the next issue is the end of Fall Quarter 2000. Submissions and questions may be directed to any of the following:
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Movie Review: brief Synopsis: Charlie's private investigation company is addressed by programmer Eric Knox, owner of Knox Technologies, whose revolutionary voice-recognition software has been stolen. Charlie’s Angels Natalie, Dylan and Alex are sent to place a bug in the system of bitter rival Roger Corwin, who is under strong suspicion. But after the deed is done, the Angels and their boss, Bosley, face the fact of a destroyed home base as well as Charlie's life in immediate danger. But how do you protect someone you’ve never met? reviewed by Steve heeb I left the theater puzzled. Hadn’t I already seen that movie? Charlie’s Angels was a big-screen version of those “flashback” episodes every television series has sometime in its third season. Charlie’s Angels, how did I remember thee? Let me count the ways ... There was all the martial arts action of Mission Impossible 2 — but less. There was all the bullet-dodging slow motion of The Matrix — but less. There was all the helicopter dangling damsels of True Lies — but less. There was all the high-tech security systems of Entrapment — but less. There was all of the car race accuracy of Days of
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back-alley ambush.) Why do some companies hide their super-computers sealed in vaults surrounded by pressure-sensitive floors in dark, neon-lit rooms at the end of white “clean room” corridors accessed only by infallible retina scans. Don’t they have tech guys who need to go install a patch program every time the system software crashes because the employees are downloading viruscorrupted copies of Elf Bowling off the Internet? And why do the villains always set up headquarters in dusty abandoned castles along secluded stretches of California coastline? As if there wouldn’t be an upper-income housing development there. And why, oh why, does Drew Barrymore’s naked body flash ever so briefly across the screen just out of focus ... slightly in shadow ... and at a distance? And why am I compelled to go see it again?
aquarIus - January 21 - February 19 Don’t let anything stop you now! You have the strength to move mountains. People are going to listen to you and will be affected in profound ways.
gemInI - May 21 - June 21 Be ready to work hard and pull some long nights. This will be a good thing. New people, new ideas. Horizons are broadening.
pIsces - February 20 - March 20 You have been looking into the future and seeing the good things to come. Others may think you’re wasting your time. You know better . You’re just deciding how you’re going to get there!
cancer - June 22 - July 22 Money matters are coming into the mix— use your intellect rather than your emotions, you’ll come out ahead.
sagIttarIus - November 22 - December 21 Say what you mean and mean what you say. Careful of body language. People will be impressed with your ability to communicate. You’re likely to make new friends.
arIes - March 21 - April 19 Even though it may not feel like it, your hard work and perseverance is going to pay off—soon! Start making connections with like-minded people, they will provide support of all kinds.
caprIcorn - December 22 - January 19 What goes around comes around. You’ve been given quite a lot lately, now it’s your turn. Take time out to thank those who’ve been there for you. You’ll feel glad you did.
taurus - April 20 - May 20 Steer clear of people who have something to prove. You’re doing a good job on your own. Keep building that solid foundation, it will be the basis for things to come.
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have already done two presentations on this issue to the community colleges around the area. The first was at Bellevue Community College, where there was a conference for student government members
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Thunder — but less. There was all the plummeting mission bells of Shanghai Noon — but less. There was all the flashy cigarette smoking of Broken Arrow — but less. There was all the missile-straddling of Dr. Strangelove — but less. There was all the makings of any good movie — but less. Really, the only thing missing was Leslie Neilson. If you went to the movies last year, you probably have seen most of this before. Except, of course for Drew Barrymore’s breasts spilling from her flame-retardant Nomex IndyCar driver’s suit. And I’m not sure whether she dangled nude from any balconies in Ever After. Oh well, I don’t want to spoil the movie for you. And tell me that Cameron Diaz’s character wasn’t based on Kelly Bundy in Married... With Children. I know I’ll never look at a white spandex jump suit the same way again. As for Lucy Liu, I still haven’t gotten over her ruining Ally McBeal for me. But if sticking her toes in Tim Curry’s mouth helps her nab the bad guys, whatever. Charlie’s Angels definitely is worth a laugh and does have enough action to keep rolling. It’s just too bad so much of the plot was hacked out when they trimmed the feature to a super model-slim 98 minutes. But then again, it still had half again as much plot as the original series. But I have a few questions you might be able to help me with: Why do the bad guys always get pistols that pack at least 28 rounds per clip? (I lost count during the
and student programmers from around the area. The second was held recently at Highline Community College. The plan of coordination calls for there to be “5 or 6 sort of ‘hub’ colleges that would reach out to 5 or 6 other colleges to coordinate with, and those 4 or 5 would then coordinate
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leo - July 23 -August 22 Other people have good ideas too—they’re only trying to help. Now is the time to listen to others, you’ll feel better when you do. VIrgo - August 23 - September 22 Take time to organize your thoughts and feelings. Soon you will be able to boldly step out of the shadows and accept new challenges. lIBra - September 23 - October 22 You’re walking on air and bursting with enthusiasm. Have a great time! Share yourself with others. You’re good company.
between each other” for total integration, McCue explained. Not only are the community colleges being asked to join in the fight, but the four-year institutions have also been included in this issue. “We hope that the four-year institutions will communicate with each other and join the community colleges
along the way” in order for this to be a truly joint effort. McCue wrapped up the positive outlook held by the student programmers and the officers in the student government by stating that he doesn’t know “if we’ll get it this year, or even next year, but I do know that we’ll get [the tax-free textbooks].”