hittin’ the high notes See page 9
raiders’ sports
ozzy or ozzn’t he? music review on page 10
page 4-5
Puyallup PoSt the
S E r V i N g t h E P u Ya l l u P c a m P u S o f P i E r c E c o l l E g E Photo by Philip Nufer
Pierce college features National coming out Day By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post
Is sexual orientation a choice? No, say gay and lesbian supporters. Sexual
Students select new reps
orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experi-
By Lonny Sulfaro
ence. Some people report trying hard to change
Puyallup Post
their sexual orientation with no success.
In this fall’s election for two student representative positions, Karri Stevens won the rep-
why is the “coming out” process difficult for some gays and lesbians?
resentative one seat by nearly 50 percent of the vote.
False stereotypes and unwanted prejudice toward gays and lesbians make the process of “coming out” emotionally painful and very challenging.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting the
speaking out of the cLoset: Lynn Abegglen and a panel of gay and lesbian supporters recently explained to Puyallup campus students the stereotypes and realities about gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
rest of the team and making connections with
information.)
feel like a female on the inside, or vice versa,”
Vorwerk for the repre-
said Abegglen.
sentative position.
people that I can use now and in the future,” said Stevens, who competed against Jonnel
Lesbian and gay people often feel “different” and “alone” when they first become aware
Sloane and Nathan
of same-sex attractions. They may also fear
Abegglen, a representative of Parents-
being rejected by family, friends, co-workers,
Friends of Lesbians + Gays, spoke to audience
Transgender—females with short hair who
For student repre-
and religious institutions if they do “come out.”
members about the controversial issues and
wear combat boots or males who wear skirts
sentative two, Katie
In addition homosexuals are frequently the tar-
questions dealing with sexual orientation in her
and pretty pink hair bows.
gets of discrimination and violence. About 50
speech titled “Queer 101.”
percent of homosexuals have reported some form of discrimination during their lifetime. In October, Lynn Abegglen and a panel of gay supporters came to the Puyallup campus to explain the stereotypes and realities of gays, lesbians and bisexuals. In addition, representatives were available
Abegglen elaborated for students the vocabulary regarding sexual orientation. Bisexual—a person who feels romantic about people of the same and opposite sex.
Whitish
won
with
about 45 percent of stu-
Homophobia—an intense, irrational fear of
dents casting their vote
gays and lesbians.
for her.
Heterosexism-—how society sets up the
Karri Stevens
“I’m looking for-
rule that it is not “normal” to be with someone
ward to getting to know
of the same sex. Society also used and sometimes still uses
a lot of people and
tures from both genders who is surgically made
this illogical thought process when it comes to
building a community
into either a male or female.
racism, or interracial dating, said Abegglen.
within
Intersex—a person born with physical fea-
the
college
to educate students about their support organi-
“Because of this hormonal imbalance, a per-
She cited many examples of heterosexism
because there are a lot
zations. (See end of article for organization
son may look like a male on the outside, but
See comiNg out on page 6
of really cool people here,” said Whitish. Photo by Lonny Sulfaro
New York tribute is van-tastic
Other students campaigning for the position
were
Katie Whitish
Krystal
Blevins, Suzanne Carmody and Sarina Nash. Students also approved the amendment to the constitution on the ballot that changed the way the top three student government positions
By Lonny Sulfaro and Katie Yates
are filled. Students now will be selected—
Pierce College Puyallup has started a fund-
instead of elected—for positions that include
raiser to collect money for victims of the Sept.
the student body president and two vice presi-
11 terrorist attacks, but one instructor has gone
dents. The reason student government officials
even farther.
considered changing the process is because
Art instructor Elizabeth Sorenson and about 35 Introduction to Art class students are work-
of the limited number of candidates who
ing on an unique project to help with the relief
want to campaign for these positions. In all, the 717 students—who made up 27.3
fund.
percent of the student population—voted.
Sorenson and her class are painting Sorenson’s 1984 VW Vanagon with patriotic themes
See VaN artwork on page 11
Leading Ladies: In this issue, The Post features the females of the Student Programs leadership team. Please see page 9.
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 2 ¥ NOVEMBER 2001
Stevens and Whitish both have prior leader-
See ElEctioNS on page 15
Puyallup Post Photo by Philip Nufer
2
editorial
college costs are too expensive
C
ollege costs have been on the rise for quite awhile.
Tuition is up and probably will rise again. The cost
of books is constantly rising and the cost of living is
skyrocketing. The only thing that doesn’t seem to be going up is how much the majority of people get paid. Tuition is more than likely to rise because now there is concern that the state budget will be much lower than projected. There is also a plan in the works to make the cost of tuition dependent on each credit, so that all students will pay
WoRkshops: Students at Pierce have a variety of workshops available throughout the year.
the same price per credit. Currently part-time students pay
revealing the secrets of success
about a 1/3 more of what full-time students pay to earn a degree. Financial aid is supposed to be raised again if the tuition increase goes through, but I’m not to confidant that it will. The reason why I’m not to confidant is because financial aid going up enough to meet the tuition increases was sup-
Katie Yates
on Mondays at noon. Success Work-
will present Successfully Coping with
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shops are provided to help Pierce stu-
Stress.
Have you been seeing those Success Workshop posters around school, and
posed to happen this year. Now I don’t know about everyone else, but my funding has gone down from last year and so has my income. When I spoke with a representative in the college’s financial aid office, she told me the reason that my funding wasn’t
wondered what they’re all about? Success Workshops are Students Programs gift to you. Students can attend the free sessions
dents get the best education possible. This quarter, Jeff Pisetzner will host
Check the 2001 Fall Highlights Calendar for specific dates and locations.
the Time Management Success Work-
If support is shown for Success
shop and Linda Ketchesen will present
Workshops this quarter, then next quar-
the Transfer Workshop. Ed Leitner,
ter the workshops could include an art
head of the psychology department,
show and field trips.
up was because the cost of living had gone down. Now I’m not sure what planet whoever decides the cost of
decreased in cost. Tuition is up, gas is up, electricity is up
Student Programs sponsors alcohol awareness week
and book prices are higher. The list just doesn’t seem to end.
By Lonny Sulfaro
and root beer were served to students, and students were able to
Puyallup Post
belt out their favorite tunes in the karaoke lounge. The unoffi-
living is on, but here on Earth, the cost of living is not down. In fact, I’ve been hard pressed to find anything that has
There are so many ways that instructors at the college could help students out, but a lot of them don’t. The first thing they could do is stop changing books every couple of quarters or every year even. Things do not change during the period of a year. I used to use textbooks in high
During the week of October 15-19, Puyallup campus students had the opportunity to learn more about a very lethal sub-
topics ranging from binge drinking to fetal alcohol syndrome. Three events for students during Alcohol Awareness Week focused on the issue. Alcohol screening was available, pizza
cial karaoke competition was won by students Nate Daily and Pete Kellet who performed a classic Elvis song. Vicky McKinney presented a speech on fetal alcohol syn-
ject during alcohol awareness week. Pamphlets and fliers on campus supplied information on
drome.
school that were 20 years old and then we would get a new edition and the only thing that had changed was the copyright date. Math does not change very much, so I think those books should be used for at least 10 years. History books could be
Entrance proposal fails to win local residents
updated every five years or so. Science books could go
Katie Yates
probably 10 years without changing. English books could
Puyallup Post
go at least 10 years without updating and I could go on and
Manorwood residents are upset over the proposed second entrance to the
on, but I think you get my point. Another thing that instructors could do is decide on one
Puyallup campus.
book instead of two or three. I’m sure there is a book out
Steve Wall, Pierce College at
there somewhere that has everything an instructor could ever
Puyallup President, sponsored a public
want in a textbook all in one book. The fact that some
meeting at the Manorwood clubhouse on
“The students will use our residential
college was trying to take the cheapest
areas as cut through, which is not some-
way out of the new entrance issue.
thing we want,” one resident remarked.
However, the college’s new entrance
Wall explained the Wildwood Drive
will be paid for by tax dollars, so while
was created to be a collector street that
the school will be conscious of costs,
would collect all the traffic from both
money is not the big issue.
sides of Wildwood Drive. If a neighborhood had been created
Manorwood residents felt that Wall was trying to force the possible drive-
instructors require two and sometimes even three books is
Oct. 8, intending to have an informative
on the site Pierce College now sits Wall
way as the only option. Wall did explain
ridiculous.
talk with the college’s neighbors about
does not doubt the neighborhood would
that all options were being examined
the proposed entrance.
be granted permission to use Wildwood
and considered, but the residents were
drive as it was intended.
not convinced. Why? Because the resi-
Price increases need to cease and I encourage all students to get out their and let their voices be heard. Let your
The neighbors had a different agenda.
instructors, administrators, and legislators know what you
Pierce College Puyallup’s plan calls
think. —Your Puyallup Post Editor, Lonny Sulfaro
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dents had not come to the meeting with
for a driveway to connect the college to
he hoped, said Wall, who fears that the
open minds. Wall tries to understand the
Wildwood Drive.
approach he used to contact the commu-
fears and concerns of the residents, but
nity may have galvanized the residents’
feels the issues he presented were not
The residents of Manorwood, the neighborhood adjacent to Wildwood
the
The meeting wasn’t as successful as
Drive, oppose the possibility of Pierce
anger about the issue. Wall said that in hindsight he should
College’s second driveway positioned
have had a panel meeting with represen-
that close to their neighborhood.
tatives from the city, traffic engineers,
Residents of Manorwood say that the
college, and Manorwood residents.
really heard. A traffic study suggests that a driveway could actually reduce the traffic. It also could benefit the residents by providing open access to proposed
excess traffic through Wildwood Drive
Instead of a calm, civilized night of
recreational equipment and activities
would congest the street, put their chil-
discussion between two equally respect-
like walking trails and a baseball dia-
dren who walk to Ferrucci Junior High
ed parties, Wall became one man against
mond.
School in danger and lower their proper-
an angry mob of misinformed people.
ty values.
Many residents were angry about
Wall wants the safest option to be put into action. Turning in and out of Pierce
“We are here as good citizens to put a
“facts” that they had heard in their
College is becoming increasingly dan-
stop to progress made by the college. We
neighborhood discussions, which turned
gerous not only for students, but for
do not want a driveway through our
out to be emotional opinions.
other drivers on 39th Avenue like
street,” some said.
For example, many thought that the
Manorwood residents driving home.
NoVEmBEr 2001
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addressing violence
Your views
Schmidt to talk on inmate campus equity movement needs student support violence stereotypes Jackie Sloan
By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post
one phone and a 286 computer (okay, maybe
Schmidt was assigned the task of creat-
Why should students care about campus
it's a 386). She may have decided she has more
ing a specialized Domestic Violence Inves-
equity? Because, although most of you don't
privacy in the library. Maybe you'll find find
The Men’s Issues Series invites students
tigative Unit in 1994. The unit became a
know it, lack of campus equity affects YOU in
her there! No? Well, there's always the
to become more educated about domestic
model for other law enforcement agencies
countless ways!
staff/faculty dining room where you might find
violence.
around the country. Schmidt received
What is campus equity? It's a movement to
Greg Schmidt will present the generali-
recognition and rewards for his honorable
secure equal pay for equal work for part-time
ties and stereotypes regarding domestic
work which included
faculty at this and many other campuses nation-
violence on Oct. 30 at noon in the Atrium.
“Outstanding
wide.
Schmidt is a volunteer of the National
Vio-
her becomingly attired in three sweaters, a coat and mittens because it's really air conditioned. But, maybe you don't have a part-time instructor. Your full-time instructor has an
Investigator”
More than three-fourths of the faculty teach-
office, office hours, and essential communica-
Speakers Bureau, a 15-year Seattle Police
from the Seattle City
ing at Pierce College do so on a part-time basis.
tion equipment (which may even have been
Department lieutenant and an active mem-
Prosecutor’s Office.
lence
I've been teaching here for a decade-always
manufactured later than 1990). But "Gosh,"
part-time. When I started here, part-time facul-
you think as you sit down to chat about an
was promoted to the
ty were paid only 40 percent as much per class
assignment, "If the bags under this instructor's
rank of lieutenant
as full-time faculty and were the lowest paid
eyes get any worse, she won't need any of the
where he currently
among Washington State community colleges.
plastic ones at the grocery store."
ber of the “Every Victim Counts” volun-
In 1996, Schmidt
teer group. He will speak on the Puyallup campus as a citizen, not as a representative of the
Greg Schmidt
Seattle Police. Schmidt received his teaching degree
commands the warrant unit within the Seattle Police.
At about the same time I began teaching
Well, you might have bags under your eyes
here (1989-90), Pierce part-timers, Glen Ness
too if you worked on several committees and
from the University of Washington. After
Schmidt has researched the laws and
and Vince Troccoli, began knocking on campus
attended an average of four hours of meetings
teaching high school for a short period, he
statewide policies on domestic violence
administrator’s and legislator’s doors. At first,
every week, if you were responsible for advis-
entered the field of law enforcement in
including an extensive review of domestic
doors were slammed in their faces, but slowly,
ing a hundred students, if you taught a full load
1986. For more than a decade, Schmidt has
violence related homicides.
been actively working on domestic vio-
He has appeared on radio talk shows,
things changed. The Pierce College Federation
of classes, if you took work home to grade, if
of Teachers threw its support behind these two
you were trying to write a publishable poem,
lence issues in his department, and at local,
newspaper, television, and has presented to
and focused its efforts on achieving equity.
essay, or book or start a needed community
state and federal level.
civic groups and colleges.
Today, part-time faculty are paid "only" 50 per-
support group.
As a sergeant with the Seattle Police,
He volunteers as a domestic violence
cent less than full-time faculty, and in compar-
When the number of full-time faculty is so
Schmidt drafted policies, created training
victim’s advocate and is active in several
ison with other campuses statewide, we are
small in comparison to the number of part-time
guides and videos on the existing and
local organizations that work on family
now about average.
faculty, there are too few full-timers to handle
changing laws in the field of domestic vio-
violence and family law issues.
Part-time faculty cannot support families on
lence.
what they earn, so they often teach part-time at
Photo by Katie Yates
Domestic Violence workshop strays from course Katie Yates Puyallup Post
In October, Dr. Carolyn West presented a
the work that must be done by full-timers in an institution of higher learning.
two, or even three, campuses. This means a lot
It is tempting to replace full-time faculty
of driving between campuses—Pierce College
with part-time faculty because it saves money
in Puyallup to Tacoma Community College in
that can then be used for other things. And
Tacoma to Highline Community College in
sometimes those other things are of great value
Federal Way, for example. We call these part-
and benefit to the campus and to students.
timers "freeway fliers."
Nevertheless, the continuing and growing
Here's why this matters to you. Except for
trend of hiring part-time rather than full-time
occasional special assignments, part-time fac-
faculty has serious negative consequences, not
Violence: The Impact Through Historical
ulty are paid only for "in-class" time. When you
just for the part-timers themselves, but also for
Images. However, it should have been titled
can't reach your instructor, when you need help
their students, for full-time faculty, and for the
Historical Advertisements: The Impact on
but your instructor hurries out the door the
entire college community.
Domestic Violence, because West’s focus
moment class is over, when an instructor does-
It cannot be healthy to have a large majori-
was on the stereotypes that African-Ameri-
n't return your phone calls or e-mails right
ty of faculty whose commitment to your edu-
domestic violence workshop titled Domestic
can women endure. West has spent considerable time researching the stereotypes that are tagged on to African-American, and other ethnic
Dr. Carolyn West presents a workshop on domestic violence.
women, and how these stereotypes may affect domestic violence.
away, when you can't find an office for your
cational institution and to students is continual-
instructor, chances are you have a part-time
ly stressed by the many ramifications of insuf-
instructor.
ficient pay.
That part-time instructor of yours may be
Students, your part-time instructor needs
hurrying to her next paying job where she has
your support for campus equity. Your full-time instructor and your college need it too.
because if an African-American is being
to be in an hour, and maybe she has to eat
West showed more than an hour of adver-
beat by her husband, and she fights back,
McLunch in there somewhere too. That part-
October 28 through November 3 is Campus
tisements aimed towards African-American
then abuse is seen as mutual and no help will
time instructor may not return your phone call
Equity Week. The Pierce College Federation of
women. Each slide was categorized under
be given to the women.
today because she's using that stoplight to
Teachers invites you to show your support by
phone her babysitter. That part-time instructor
stopping by our information table during Cam-
one of West’s stereotypes: “Mammy,” “Sap-
“Jezebel” portrays women as sexually
phire,” and “Jezebel.” The “Mammy”
promiscuous, who seek to seduce and
wanted to reply to your e-mail today but didn't
pus Equity Week to say "Hello" and by taking
stereotype attacks the self-image of women,
exploit men. This image is shown presently
finish her night class at another campus until 10
that opportunity to inform yourself about the
making women feel that their skin be lighter,
by entertainers like Lil’ Kim, and Foxy
p.m., so the answer you needed didn't get to
issues. Then, join us on Lobby Day in January
you when you needed it.
when we go to talk to our State Legislators, and
their hair longer, and their bodies’ thinner,
Brown, who sing about sleeping with men to
according to West. Of course, every adver-
get things, West says. This stereotype
tisement promised to do one or more of
reflects attitudes and values that African-
office? It's because she doesn't have one. Oh,
n Jackie Sloan is the part-timer's represen-
these things. The “Mammy” stereotype may
American women largely don’t hold true.
yes, she could shoehorn herself in with me.
tative for the Pierce College Federation of
make a woman feel she has no options if she
“Jezebel” can affect how society and the vic-
Let's see, there are six of us sharing two desks,
Teachers.
is trapped in a violent relationship because
tim perceive sexually victimization. This
she isn’t good enough to make it on her own.
image also filters into the welfare mother
The “Sapphire” stereotype stems from
stereotype, as implying the women are too
the 1940’s show “Amos and Andy,” in which
uneducated to know how to prevent preg-
the leading woman is emasculating, abusive,
nancies.
and very angry. Her anger is shown in a
While each stereotype was linked to
comical way that belittles her feelings, and
domestic violence, the focus of the work-
the abuse she receives. “Sapphire” stereo-
shop was discrimination and self-image of
typing leads to victim blaming. This is
African-American women.
And why can't you find your instructor's
make your voice heard. Your voice matters!
HHH ATTENTION HHH
Do you want to post information for students at Pierce College You must have an authorized student programs stamp on your flye you need something to be publicized or promoted on campus, talk Carllynn Cleveland, the Publicity/Promotions Coordinator, in th dents program office, which is A130. Otherwise, your flyer wi
4
Puyallup Post
s P o rt s
By Philip Nufer
a key to the women’s basketball team this
Puyallup Post
season.
Neil Quarles, the Raiders women’s basketball coach feels optimistic about
of enthusiasm,” said Assistant Coach Tim Quiroz.
“This is the most excited I’ve been in
are particularly tall, but
“Many of the women this year have the
“ We’ll get a big one way or another. If
dedication and experience to move the
not in height, then in depth,” said Quarles.
Returning sophomores include Erica
This should improve the learning curve for the squad. New players include:
None of the players currently signed
team forward.”
of the women signed have an excellent amount of experience playing basketball.
“ She is like a race horse. She has a lot
this years team. four (Pierce) seasons,” said Quarles.
Photo by Natalie Hunt
women’s basketball nets new key players
Quiroz agrees, explaining that the speed of attack will be key.
Lastimado, Jennifer McGinnis, and
In previous years, coaches have had to
Andrea Craig. Lastimado scored 31
recruit softball and volleyball players to
points in her best game last season, and is
fill out the basketball squad. This year, all
n A package deal from River Ridge
High School in Lacey—Jamie Conklin, 5-8 forward/guard and Ashley German, 5-7 guard. n
Tasha Rice, 5-9 center/forward,
Sumner High School
side out: The Raiders women’s volleyball team has struggled during the early season.
n Paula Pritchard, 5-5 point guard,
Curtis High School
Photo by Natalie Hunt
women’s volleyball men’s soccer works hard for hopes of post-season play sets up for new season By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post
At this point in the season, the men’s soccer team is finding out just how important each game is.
By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post
After a loss to Clark college Oct. 24, the volleyball team has five wins and eight losses in league competition, with an overall record of five wins and 10 losses. The volleyball team must
Their league record after a loss to
build up steam for the upcoming scheduled games. A great vic-
Clark College Oct. 24 is six wins, seven
tory over Highline Community College led the women’s volley-
losses, and one tie. The Raiders are just
ball team to the Lower Columbia Crossover Tournament with
past the midpoint of their season and are
high hopes. Unfortunately, team members did not play to the
up against the wall.
best of their ability, and placed last at this tournament. Against
The Raiders lost a tough home game
Green River Community College, the volleyball team got swept
against Green River Community College
in a three-game series.
which proved to be a critical point for
Kirstin Bautista and Jennifer McGinnis continue to lead the
some of the players.
women’s volleyball team in kills and assists. Bautista had 12 and
Middle Forward/Forward Mike
15 respectively in the Centralia Community College game and
no time to Rest: The Raiders men’s soccer team already is halfway through the 2001 season, with a 6-7-1 record in league play.
17 and 11 in the Lower Columbia Community College match.
After the Green River loss, the soc-
their home field, but lost to South
The team has dealt the aces in the deck.
cer team fell short the following week
Puget Sound Community College just
against Highline Community College.
three days later.
Burgess, in spite of injuries, created a great shot that allowed Forward Rob Anderson to finish on the follow up.
Centralia and 14 kills and 21 assists against Lower Columbia.
On Oct. 10, the team stomped
Lastly, the Raiders have kicked
South Seattle Community College on
right on past Shoreline on Oct. 17 at
P l aY e r men’s Soccer Tim Eikum, who is positioned as a defender, was the most improved player
McGinnis followed closely with 9 kills and 16 assists against
criminal justice. “Tim is a
Peterson Field. “There seems to be no quit in this unit and it appears they will need to continue with this attitude,” said Head Coach Manny Montezdeoca.
Against Centralia, McGinnis served up four. In the same game, Bautista and Karisa Makaiwi had two aces each. In the Lower Columbia game, Makaiwi served three aces, Lacy Gregory contributed two, and McGinnis served up one.
s P ot l i g h t s women’s Volleyball
high school team and for many
life.
Kirstin Bautista plays as a cen-
other volleyball clubs including:
competi-
ter and outside hitter for the Pierce
Wahine, Narrows, and Hara. It was
tion volley-
The
very
well
last year and is an important player this
rounded
team
College Raiders Volleyball Team.
at Hara volleyball club that Faa-
ball offers
year.
player,” Head
She is a graduate of Curtis High
toafe first coached her. Both
relieves
Coach Manny
School.
Eikum began playing soccer at five years old for a young boys soccer
Montezdeoca
league.
said.
Bautista’s mother and father played
stresses in
Bautista plans to major in
volleyball on recreational teams for
my
chemistry, and is following the
as long as Bautista can remember.
Bautista
associate’s degree in science at
In addition, her father has coached
said.
Pierce College. Bautista is a high-
volleyball clubs and school teams
life,”
He attended Timberline High School
“Eikum
in Lacey, and played soccer from his
works very hard
freshman to senior year. In soccer,
on the field, and gets along with all
lighted player on the women’s vol-
for quiet some time. He coached
seventh to ninth grade Bautista also
Eikum lettered from his sophomore
teammates,” Assistant Coach Wayne
leyball team for many reasons. The
the high school team that Bautista
enjoyed playing fastpitch.
year to senior year.
Howard said.
most obvious is her excellent play
participated on.
Eikum also ran on the cross-country team. “I enjoy soccer for many reasons,”
Tim Eikum
Eikum thoughts about this year’s team: “We are a very good team when we
Kirstin Bautista
From
Bautista thoughts about this year’s volleyball team:
on the court. Bautista leads the
Bautista became interested in
women’s volleyball team in kills
volleyball by attending her mother
“Only having three returning
and assist.
and father’s recreational practices.
players makes us a very new team.
She finally got the opportunity to
Because we were unfamiliar with
try out for a team in seventh grade.
each others style of play, this sea-
said Ekium. “ I like to have fun with
play as a team. I hope we can have the
“She plays very well and helps
teammates and friends on the field.
opportunity to play in the playoffs.
the team tremendously. As a first
Scoring a goal during a game is a huge
When we play together the amount of
year player, she brings an abun-
From then on Bautista continued to
son started off with difficulties. At
and very exciting rush.”
skill this team has can dominate any
dance of experience,” said Head
follow the joy of her life (volley-
this point in the season, our team
other team on the playing field.”
Coach Fia Faatoafe.
ball).
has become much stronger. We
As a student at Pierce College, Eikum is working toward a major in
She played every year on her
“Volleyball gives me a focus in
have been playing with wonderful
NoVEmBEr 2001
5
men’s basketball outlook for 2001-2002 By Philip Nufer
urday, Nov. 17 at Everett College.
Puyallup Post
That will be the debut of Estis and his
The Pierce College Raider Bas-
young but eager Raiders. After a
ketball team takes on another look
road trip to the prestigious Red Devil
for the third time in three straight
Thanksgiving Tournament in Lower
years. Jeff Estis, the third basketball
Columbia, the Raiders travel to
coach in three years, was named
Bellingham for a battle with What-
Head Basketball Coach on June 25.
com College.
Estis brings a wealth of experi-
Another single road trip to Salem,
ence to the northwest school made up
Ore., on December 1 will occur
of two colleges in the district (Fort
before two straight in-season tourna-
Steilacoom and Puyallup), including
ments. First, the Olympic Tourna-
an appearance in the 1996 Final Four
ment in Bremerton and then, the
National Championship game as a
highly visible NWAACC Crossover
member of the coaching staff at Syra-
Tournament in Eugene, OR. Finally,
men’s Basketball roster 40 Dionisio Cadogan Demetrius Crosby 3 Gerren Farrison 4 Willie Funchess 24 Josh Mullins 23 13 Corey Palmer 44 James Severin 32 Terrance Troupe 14 Matt Tuell 5 Darius Vaielua 11 Josh Warren 53 Terron Wood 34 Donnie Woods 22 Tyler Zornes
The Raiders are headed in a new
Raiders will open the Lakewood
will be second-year assistant, George Swanson. In addition, the Raiders
finish in transition, and Josh Mullins
are coached by newcomers Jason
(Tacoma Baptist High School), a
Scales, a three-year assistant and for-
solid guard who brings long range
mer player at Cornell College in
shooting ability.
Iowa and Greg Alexandre, former
thE forwarDS: High School
Division I two sport standout at
state champions do not come easy,
Stony Brook University in New
but the Raiders headline their roster
York.
with four of them. Most recently,
“We have three excellent, hard
Gerren Farrison (Lincoln High
working young men that will tremen-
School), helped lead the Tim Kelly
dously support the Pierce College
coached Lincoln Abes in 2001. He is
Men’s Basketball Program,” Estis
joined by Tacoma Community Col-
explained.
lege transfer standout Donnie Woods
Student assistants Eddy Pak and
(North Thurston High School), an
Prince Kennedy manage the day-to-
at Tri-Cities. The Raiders have not
athletic big wing that can do damage
day activities of the team.
after those 11 road game contests, the
cuse University.
work ethic, Josh Warren (Lakes High School), an athletic guard who can
direction with a great emphasis on
Community Center on Saturday,
been to the post-season since 1990,
in the post and shoot the three.
outlook: The future is looking
running the most solid program ever.
Dec. 19 versus Portland College at 6
when current assistant coach George
Recruiting got a huge boost when
bright for the Raiders Basketball
p.m.
Swanson was a member of the roster.
Terrence Troupe (Fife High School)
team. There are only two returning
The Raiders will live by the motto “Actions speak louder than words”
That game will be broadcasted
thE guarDS: Two sophomore
joined the Raider front court. His
players from last year’s 16-11, fifth
this season and into the future. The
live on 1180 AM, the voice of Raider
guards anchor the Raider back court.
athleticism and upside makes for a
place Raider team. Of the 14 current
bright future in Fort Steilacoom.
Raiders, six are sophomores and
new Pierce College Raider Basket-
Basketball. KLAY Radio will cover
Pierce College’s leading returning
ball team looks to improve its reputa-
live 10 of the Raiders games with
scorer in Demetrius Crosby and
In addition to those newcomers,
eight are freshmen. With 11 straight
tion on and off the court, and in and
possible additions in the post-season.
Division I transfer (FAU) Tyler
Pierce added James Severin (Juneau
road games, the new style, but fresh
out of the classroom. Pierce College
That game will conclude the non-
Zornes. Crosby (Foss High School)
Douglas High School, AK), a solid,
outlook, could make for an interest-
Basketball will epitomize the word
conference portion of the 27 game
is predicted to be one of the most
strong power forward and former
ing year at the Lakewood Communi-
student-athlete.
schedule.
dominant guards in the entire
teammate of Carlos Boozer when
ty Center, home court of the Pierce
thE 2001-2002 SchEDulE: The
Soon after the new year rolls in,
NWAACC this season. Crosby is a
they won the Alaska state champi-
College Basketball family. Estis has
2001-2002 men’s basketball sched-
Pierce will begin conference play
feared three-point shooter, and an
onship. The Pierce College Raiders
been to the top in the past, and
ule faces one of the biggest hurdles in
versus conference foes Tacoma,
explosive scorer. He can get to the
have also established local product
intends to lead the Raider’s Basket-
basketball across the country. The
Grays Harbor, Centralia, Highline,
rim and finish in the post. Zornes
Corey Palmer (Rogers High School).
ball team on a journey to the top of
team will start the season with 11
South Puget Sound, Clark, Lower
(Ashland High School KY) is a deep
thE PoSt: Committee will con-
the NWAACC. But do not take any-
straight road games. Inheriting the
Columbia and Green River commu-
marksman that led his team to Rupp
trol the Raider paint. Returning big
thing for granted. Pierce Basketball
schedule, Estis and the Raiders look
nity colleges. The season concludes
Arena for the Kentucky state finals
man Dio Cadogan (Curtis High
lets its actions speak for its words.
to be battle tested by the time the
at home with sophomore night on
three straight years.
In addition,
School), brings heart and soul to an
Pierce College has a new boss in
NWAACC Western Division Con-
February 27 against Lower Colum-
freshmen sensation Darius Vaieula
undersized power player. Up front,
town in Estis.
After
bia College and then officially on the
(Washington High School) brings a
the Raiders add another state cham-
He and a group of athletic Raiders
three pre-season contests, including
road at Green River Community Col-
creative talent to the point guard
pion in center Terron Wood (Camden
are eager to prove what no one thinks
two against four-year schools, Ever-
lege in Auburn. The NWAACC West
position.
High School, NJ), and athletic inside
they can; dominate the Northwest
player Willie Funchess (Hollywood
Athletic Association of Community
Hills High School, FL).
Colleges.
ference begins in January.
green State on Halloween Night and
returns two the teams who made last
With only two returning players
St. Martin’s, an NCAA Division II
years finals in Tacoma and defending
in the program from last year, the
school in Olympia, the Raiders hit
champion Highline Community Col-
Raiders boast many new faces.
SuPPort Staff: Assisting Estis
“To succeed, the men’s basketball
the road.
lege.
Among them is sophomore point
in his first campaign at Pierce will be
team must understand the new Pierce
A double header (men’s &
This year the NWAACC will host
guard Matt Tuell (Stadium High
a trio of hard working and under paid
College athletic program’s standard
women’s) tips off the season on Sat-
16 teams in the post-season playoffs
School), a steady guard with great
assistants. Returning from last year
of acceptance,” said Estis.
hoops team airs out on klaY By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post
The Pierce College athletic department recently announced that KLAY radio (1180 AM) will broadcast 10 selected men’s basketball games live. The games will be covered January through March 2002, with the possible addition of post-season coverage.
raider hoops tip off with Sonics’ Dwane casey By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post
The banquet will be in the Performance Lounge of Fort Steila-
Show” live from The Ram Sports Restaurant in Lake-
public is invited, but reservations must be confirmed by Nov. 5.
wood on Mondays from 7-8 p.m., beginning in Novem-
Cost is $15 per individual or $25 per couple. For more informa-
ber.
tion, contact the men’s basketball office at (253) 964-6613 or jestis@pierce.ctc.edu.
credibility to our young program,” said Jeff Estis, men’s
During this celebration of Raider Athletics, Women’s Basket-
basketball coach and athletic coordinator for the dis-
ball Head Coach Neal Quarles and Athletic Coordinator and Men’s
trict. “As we grow in the area, we are glad to see 1180
Basketball Coach Jeff Estis will introduce this season’s Raider
AM give us recognition at home and on the road.”
men’s and women’s basketball teams.
mentary will be provided by a variety of guests. In addition to half-time shows, pre- and post-game shows will also add to the format. Pierce home games are played in the Lakewood Community Center at 9112 Lakewood Dr. S.W.
m a t c h E S
women’s basketball teams will host the Seattle Supersonics Associate Head Coach Dwane Casey at their Tip-off Banquet. coom Pierce College, 9401 Farwest Drive SW in Lakewood. The
In addition to live play-by-play action, color com-
u P c o m i N g
On November 14 at 6:30 p.m. the Pierce College men’s and
The radio station will additionally host the “Coach E
“Having our games on the radio brings additional
Pierce College Athletics
Casey has been coaching the Sonics for eight years. He also is
VollEYBall gamE VS. cENtralia
OCT. 31, 7PM, STEILACOOM HS SoccEr gamE VS. highliNE
NOV. 3, 1PM, PETERSON FIELD SoccEr gamE VS. South SEattlE
NOV. 5, 3PM, PETERSON FIELD
the head coach for the Sonics’ summer leagues in Boston and Long Beach, Calif. Casey coached at the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. He also was a head coach for a professional team in Tokyo.
VollEYBall gamE VS. lowEr columBia
NOV. 7, 7PM, STEILACOOM HS
Puyallup Post Photo by Philip Nufer
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lapin: is money good or evil? Katie Yates
ditional faith based, American principles of
Puyallup Post
constitutional and limited government, the rule
Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a renowned speaker
of law, representative democracy, free markets,
on issues from politics to religious faith, family
and a moral public culture. Rabbi Lapin is the
values to sex will speak on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in
president of Toward Tradition, which is formed
the Brouillet Library/Science Building lecture
around his distinct blending of religion and
hall. Student Admission will be $7 and general
business. In 1996, Rabbi Lapin launched Cas-
admission is $10.
cadia Business Institute to teach corporate busi-
Rabbi Lapin has written two books, Amer-
espResso anyone? Pierce College has a brand spankin’ new espresso machine in the far left corner of the Daffo Deli. For those of you who are new or just not completely familiar with the campus, the Daffo Deli is in the A building, across from the Math Lab and the Puyallup Alternative Learning Center. The Daffo Deli sign is huge and yellow, your odds of finding it are great. The espresso machine is open Monday through Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., and 6:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Friday.
c a m P u s
d i v e r s i t Y
ness seminars.
ica’s Real War and Buried Treasure and is
Lapin will be lecturing on Money, Business
working on a third, Holy Money. He has also
and High Tech: Evil
written numerous articles, which have
Tools of Exploitation or
appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Wash-
Positive Engines of
ington Times, The Jewish Press, The American
Prosperity?
Enterprise, and among others. Rabbi Lapin is
pyrotechnic tour de
known as a radio personality for his talk show
force, Rabbi Daniel
“Rabbi Lapin’s Thoughtools.” More than 50
Lapin demonstrates his Rabbi Daniel Lapin
love of socioeconomic challenges by answer-
ident George W. Bush on the role of religious faith in public policy.
a
familiarity with, and
television and radio shows have had Rabbi Lapin as a guest, and he recently advised Pres-
In
ing questions like these: Is working in business
Rabbi Lapin is a native of South Africa,
or finance a less noble occupation than teach-
where he taught theology and physics. Rabbi
ing, doing medical research, or working in
Lapin uses his knowledge to study the wisdom
environmental protection? Why have business
Jews have followed for centuries regarding
and the Internet combined to create one of his-
business. He translates that wisdom in modern
tory’s greatest gold rushes and one of its biggest
day management tools to help businesses
burst bubbles? Can business and technology
enhance performance.
eliminate hunger, racism, violence, and pover-
Blind students need training dogs to lead
thinking/reasoning classes. In these classes,
In 1991, Rabbi Lapin formed the group
ty? Should we expect it to do so? Should all
dogs learns how to reason, sense rather an envi-
Toward Tradition to help support Jews and
companies be owned by the people who work
By Philip Nufer
ronment is good or bad, and make sure their
Christians who are involved in family values
for them? Is technology another step on man’s
Puyallup Post
owner’s command is made with good judg-
and free market transactions. Toward Tradition
evolutionary path or is it an expression of our
work. These dogs are trained in obedient and
Brye Beeler, a blind student at Pierce, and
ment. For example, if an a blind person and his
describes itself as a national educational move-
groping for the ultimate meaning of life? Will
Renae Combs, a guidance dog trainer at Pierce,
or her guidance dog are walking home, and the
ment of Jews and Christians and other Ameri-
computers ever acquire consciousness?
want to make people aware of how petting,
owner tells the dog to make a turn into a dark
cans seeking to advance the nation toward tra-
alley where people get mugged on a daily basis,
toward the blind guidance dogs is a huge dis-
the dog must use reasoning skills to do what is
traction. Petting the dogs is fine, but make sure
right for the owner.
you have the owner’s permission. The dogs you
Everyone knows that dogs love the attention
see walking around Pierce College have one
of others, so if they believe they are allowed to
task at hand; to guide the blind students (their
gain attention from anyone, all reasoning skills
owner) to their classes. Inside the classroom,
they were taught diminish.
blind students are at Pierce College for the
“The guidance dogs that are pet repeatedly
same reason as the rest of us. By distracting
by miscellaneous people have little to no basis
these dogs, one interferes with a blind student’s
for who can and can’t pet them,” said Mace.
ability to gain knowledge. Guidance dog trainer Sheri Mace explained
Unfortunately, petting these guidance dogs without permission could allow these dogs to
that if an abundance of people pet a dog in
guide their blind owners into a dangerous per-
training, the dog will lose concentration on
son for attention.
coming out
crowd. “How many people are right handed?
from front page
Left handed? Ambidextrous? Thereafter, Abegglen asked, “When did you realize you were
in some states, such as gays not being allowed to get married to someone of the same sex.
right handed?” The crowd had generally the
ReeL fun: Numerous students made it a family affair for the movie night Oct. 12, with a screening of Disney’s ‘The Emperor’s New Groove.’
same overall answer. Right handed people do
Abegglen also compared sexism to racism.
not pick a time to realize they are right handed,
She explained that at one time blacks were not
they just are. She compared this answer to
allowed in the military, but now it is okay. Cur-
straight people. Straight people do not know
rently, gays are not allowed in the military, and
when they became straight, they just always
she said if society gets rid of heterosexism, it
were.
will soon be okay for gays to join.
Photo by Kathryn Newell
feeding, calling, and doing any other action
Call 840-8416 or Ticketmaster for tickets.
Then Abegglen asked to each left handed
Pierce college hosts public forum on i-747
of the district’s three previous annual prop-
be a one percent increase over the highest erty tax levies. For the state, the limit factor would be the lower of one percent of
Gays and lesbians, Abegglen said, do not
individual in the crowd, “When did you realize
By Philip Nufer
the rate of inflation. Taxing districts could
have any role models to look for as an example.
you were left handed?” The left-handed crowd
Puyallup Post
levy higher than the limit factor with voter
Because of this, many gays and lesbians strug-
members replied differently. Their answers
gle to be straight.
Student Programs will host a forum on
approval.”
explained how their parents and teachers tried
Initiative 747 due to be on the state’s
Speaking against the initiative is Pierce
In Abegglen’s speech, she used an abun-
to force them to follow what is said to be “nor-
November ballot. The forum is scheduled
County Executive John Ladenburg. Speak-
dance of examples or comparisons to explain
mal” or most common which is right handed
be at 7 p.m., Oct. 29, in Room L244 of the
ing in favor of the initiative is Bob
that gay people usually do not choose to be gay.
penmanship. The left handed people said they
Brouillet Library/Science Building.
Brumeister, former executive director of
The most amazing comparison was a scenario
tried to write with their right hand repeatedly,
Initiative 747 reads, “This measure
Puyallup Valley/Eastern Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.
using right handed people as strait, left handed
but it just did not feel as comfortable as writing
would establish new ‘limit factors’ for tax-
people as gay, and ambidextrous people as
with there left hand. She used this as a compar-
ing districts in setting their property tax
Dale Stowell, Pierce College director of
bisexual.
ison to gays or lesbians. Gays and lesbians do
levies each year. For each local govern-
college relations, will moderate the forum.
See comiNg out on page 14
ment taxing district, the limit factor would
She began by having a raise of hands by the
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7
By Philip Nufer
find out that they have much more in
ous topics and issues with a mentor.
common with others in the group.
The Men’s Issue Series is yet
Advisor and Men’s Mentorship Coordinator
This is not a female bashing commit-
another offering done by the Pierce
Bret Burkholder and psychology instructor and
tee, or a male versus female atmos-
College Puyallup Men’s Programs.
Puyallup Post
faculty president Ed Leitner have found amaz-
phere. The Men’s Forum is simply a
In this program, speakers come to
ing information explaining that male students
place where men discuss issues, and
the campus to educate students
are at greater risk for academic probation and
gain support.
about the difference between gener-
academic dismissal. According to more than
The Men’s Mentorship Program
alities and stereotypes around men’s
three years of data from seven Washington state
started five years ago. This program
and boy’s issues. Some examples of
colleges and Universities, men are twice as
helps male students that need more
past quarters include: “Creating
likely to fail in college than women. Here at
individual support. Men come to the
Positive Father-Child Relation-
Pierce College Puyallup, 10 percent of males
advisors, or advisors find men in
ships,” “ Inmate Violence: Realities
and 4.5 percent of females are on academic
need of mentoring. Men’s Mentor-
and Myths,” “Confronting Father
probation. This is a remarkable number consid-
ship offers one-on-one mentoring
Absence,” and “Gender Paradigms
ering the population at Pierce College is just the
where one student can discuss vari-
and Domestic Violence.”
opposite-—two females to every male. There are statistics showing that men have a much higher college drop-out rate than women. There are many reasons for the high drop-out rate of men. One example, male college students are sometimes lured away by relatively good-paying jobs that don’t require a college education such as electrical work or construction. In addition, statistics show that more men than women have to pay for their own college education. At Tacoma Community College, Washington State University, and the University of Washington, Seattle, data was collected on student academic dismissal. At the afore schools, Burkholder and Leitner found that for every female that has been academically dismissed there is about 1.7 males. Why is this the case with men in college? What can be done to reduce the risk factors of male students? After finding this information so startling, Leitner and Burkholder wanted to fully answer these questions. Pierce College has programs for men in need. These volunteer programs have an amazing group of mentors including: Warren Brown, Burkholder, Mike Deal, Norm Komnick and Leitner. These men are here to create a community of active and successful male learners though offering personalized support and academic guidance. They understand the challenges men face in college. The Men’s Programs are definitely an educational upgrade at Pierce College. “Our work is focusing on the reasons underlying these increased risk factors for male students and how institutions of higher education can meaningfully intervene on behalf of male students to remedy this disparity,” said Burkholder and Leitner. The men’s programs include The Men’s Forum, Men’s Mentorship and Men’s Issue Series. The Men’s Forum is every Wednesday at noon. Beginning eight years ago, the Men’s Forum is the longest student support group at Pierce College Puyallup. Males have gathered from the community, and Pierce College alumni have come back to sort out personal problems. In this group, males and mentors meet to speak openly about issues, in and out of college, that men deal with in the world today. The Men’s Forum is a place where males can feel safe to openly speak the truth, say organizers. This forum is not a competitive atmosphere. In fact, all males in the group are supportive, and the forum is a cooperative environment. Like a brotherhood, a special bond is formed within the group. By attending, men
Photo by Philip Nufer
opening doors to academic success
beLtin’ out the oLdies: Nate Daily and Pete Kellet team up to perform a classic Elvis song. The duo won the unnofficial Karaoke contest Oct. 17, part of Alcohol Awareness Week festivities on campus.
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halloween: a global tradition? Halloween, one of the world’s oldest holidays, is still cele-
England. Effigies are
the young nation began to develop its own history, Guy
brated today in several countries around the globe. The autumn
burned and fireworks
Fawkes was celebrated less frequently and eventually died
rite is commemorated in the United Kingdom, although with a
are set off. Although it
surprising and distinctive British twist. In Mexico, Latin Ameri-
falls around the same time
out.
ca, and Spain, All Souls’ Day, the third day of the three-day Hal-
and has some similar traditions, this cel-
n In Ireland, where Halloween originated, the
lowmas observance, is the most important part of the celebration
ebration has little to do with Halloween or
day is still celebrated much as it is in the United
for many people. In Ireland and Canada, Halloween, which was
the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
States. In rural areas, bonfires are lit as they
once a frightening and superstitious time of year, is celebrated
The English, for the most part, stopped
were in the days of the Celts, and all over the
much as it is here in the United States, with trick-or-treating, cos-
celebrating Halloween as Martin Luther’s
country, children get dressed up in costumes
tume parties, and fun for all ages. n In Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, All Souls’ Day,
Protestant Reformation began to spread. As
and spend the evening “trick-or-treating” in
followers of the new religion did not believe in
their neighborhoods. After trick-or-treating,
saints, they had no reason to celebrate the eve of
most people attend parties with neighbors
which takes place on November 2, is commemorated with a
All Saints’ Day. However, a new autumn ritual did emerge.
and friends. At the parties, many games are
three-day celebration that begins on the evening of October 31.
Guy Fawkes Day festivities were designed to commemorate
played, including “snap-apple,” a game in which
The celebration is designed to honor the dead who, it is believed,
the execution of a notorious English traitor, Guy Fawkes.
return to their earthly homes on Halloween. Many families construct an altar to the dead in their homes to honor deceased rela-
an apple on a string is tied to a doorframe or tree and players attempt to bite the hanging apple. In addition to bobbing for
On November 5, 1606, Fawkes was executed after being
apples, parents often arrange treasure hunts, with candy or pas-
tives and decorate it with candy, flowers, photographs, samples
convicted of attempting to blow up England’s parliament build-
tries as the “treasure.” The Irish also play a card game where
of the deceased’s favorite foods and drinks, and fresh water.
ing. Fawkes was a member of a Catholic group who wanted to
cards are laid face down on a table with candy or coins under-
Often, a wash basin and towel are left out so that the spirit can
remove the Protestant King James from power. The original Guy
neath them. When a child chooses a card, he receives whatever
wash before indulging in the feast. Candles and incense are
Fawkes Day was celebrated right after his execution. The first
prize is found below it.
burned to help the deceased find the way home. Relatives also
bonfires, which were called “bone fires,” were set up to burn
tidy the gravesites of their departed family members. This can
effigies and symbolic “bones” of the Catholic pope. It was not
n A traditional food eaten on Halloween is barnbrack, a kind
include snipping weeds, making repairs, and painting. The grave
until two centuries later that effigies of the pope were replaced
of fruitcake that can be bought in stores or baked at home. A
is then decorated with flowers, wreaths, or paper streamers. On
with those of Guy Fawkes. In addition to making effigies to be
muslin-wrapped treat is baked inside the cake that, it is said, can
November 2, relatives gather at the gravesite to picnic and rem-
burned in the fires, children in some parts of England also walk
foretell the eater’s future. If a ring is found, it means that the per-
inisce. Some gatherings even include tequila and a mariachi
the streets carrying an effigy or “guy” and ask for “a penny for
son will soon be wed; a piece of straw means that a prosperous
band! Celebrations honoring departed loved ones and family
the guy,” although they keep the money for themselves. This is
year is on its way. Children are also known to play tricks on their
members are found as far back as ancient Egyptian times.
as close to the American practice of “trick-or-treating” as can be
neighbors, such as “knock-a-dolly,” a prank in which children
n On the evening of November 5, bonfires are lit throughout
found in England today. Guy Fawkes Day was even celebrated
knock on the doors of their neighbors, but run away before the
by the pilgrims at the first settlement at Plymouth. However, as
door is opened.
s t u d e n t
s P e a k o u t
What is your favorite scary movie? Nathan Vorwerk “The Blob”
Nicole hoffman “The Sound of Music” because the hills are alive.
casandra gutierrez “Scary Movie”
David Potter “Silence of the Lambs”
lacey werner “The Mummy”
greg larrieu “The Others”
lonny Sulfaro “X-Files: Fight for the Future”
Stuart Vaughan “Strange Brew”
kristin aline “Scream I”
Joel Dibacco “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
Brittnee Pruitt “Sixth Sense”
mark Ernst I don’t like scary movies because they scare me.
Button gilbertson “Sixth Sense”
robby miller “What Lies Beneath”
carlos Vasquez “What Lies Beneath”
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Meet the gals
in our second installment, we introduce the female student leaders
Carllynn Cleveland
Kim Linde
Publicity and Promotions Coordinator
Graphics and Media Coordinator
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? All the different peeps
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? Pierce has a really great student body that gives the campus a sense of unity.
Do you have any hobbies? Singing, football, dancing
what do you like to do in your spare time? Sleeping is a must. Hanging out with my friends is a close a second.
where is your favorite place to shop? Anywhere a sale is popin’ what is your dream job? Designing logos what do you like to do in your spare time? Laugh with my friends. Do you have any hidden talents? I make pretty good cookies. what is your dream job? Pro singer what is your all time favorite television show? Muppet Show
what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? I’m going to transfer to Western Washington University to study graphic design.
Chawewan Hoff
Elizabeth Drane
Student Development Coordinator
Health and Wellness Coordinator
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The friendships that I’ve made
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? My favorite thing about Pierce is how comfortable I feel when I am here and how many new people I get to meet.
what do you like most about being a student leader? The people I get to work with and making a difference in lives.
what is your dream car? Prowler
where is your favorite place to shop? Pacific Sunwear and The Bon Marche
what do you like most about being a student leader? The people I work with.
what do you like to do in your spare time? Sleep, eat, and have fun.
what is your dream job? To be a broadcast journalist or MTV V.J.
who is your favorite band or group? I don’t have a particular favorite. I do like Aerosmith, The Eagles. I like stuff you would hear on KISS, KUBE, THE END, FUNKY MONKEY, KISW, and KZOK.
what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? To attend NYU Manhattan campus.
Esha Forbes
Rocki DuCharme
Outreach Coordinator
Vice President for Activities
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The people. Everyone is so friendly here.
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The social and physical environment. Both the landscape of the campus and the people make it very welcoming.
Do you have any hobbies? Dancing where is your favorite place to shop? Abercrombie and Fitch what do you like to do in your spare time? Relax, shop, spend time with friends
Do you have any hobbies? I enjoy working out, dancing, singing, and having fun with people I care about. what do you like most about being a student leader? Having a direct impact on the quality of student life on campus.
what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? Go to University of Washington what is your all time favorite television show? My all time favorite was Home Improvement.
what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? Transfer to University of Washington—Seattle or Western Washington University.
Kat Feltner
Sara Young
Entertainment Coordinator
Secretary/Treasurer
what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The people and being able to choose a schedule.
what is your dream car? Something fast and pretty what is your favorite movie? Dirty Dancing
what is your dream car? Any muscle car before ‘68 or an old Jag.
where is your favorite place to shop? Anywhere that has cute clothes, it can be Value Village for all I care.
who is your favorite band or group? Aerosmith , Dixie Chicks. It changes twice a day where is your favorite place to shop? Victoria’s Secret
what do you like to do in your spare time? Hang out with my friends, rollerblade in Seattle, crazy stuff.
what is your dream job? Working as an international relations consultant.
what is your career major? I want to study education.
what is your favorite food? Ice cream. I love ice cream
what is your all time favorite television show? Friends.
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registration:
why the wait?
Puyallup Post By Lonny Sulfaro
Students who have more credits get to reg-
To ensure that you don’t have a hassle reg-
ister ahead of other students. The reason stu-
istering it is always a good idea to pick a cou-
dents with more credits get to register first is to
ple of alternate classes in case one of your
next quarter starting next month there are
try and ensure that they get the classes they
choices fills up.
bound to be questions about why students have
need for graduation.
Puyallup Post
With advising week and registration for
Advising weeks for winter quarter begin
to wait so long to register after they are advised.
Students who have the same amount of
Nov. 5. Students who have declared a major
Well the answer is that it doesn’t matter
credits may have a large gap in the times that
can set up their advising meeting with their fac-
when you do your advising, whether it’s the
they are allowed to register. The times are
ulty advisor and avoid the hassle of the advis-
first day of advising week or the last day. Reg-
based on how many students can possibly reg-
ing office. If you’re not sure who your faculty
istration times are determined by how many
ister at the same time without having a line
advisor is you can check in the advising center.
credits a student has.
down to the parking lot.
our computer lab rulz!
NoVEmBEr 2001
r e v i e w s
Photo by Philip Nufer
m o v i e
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riding in cars with Boys columbia Pictures
Director: Penny Marshall
Based upon the 1990 memoir of Beverly Donofrio titled Riding in Cars With Boys: Confessions of a Bad Girl Who Makes Good, the film begins in 1968 and takes us along the 20
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, Adam Garcia, Lorraine Bracco, James Woods rated: PG-13 - for thematic elements, drug and sexual content
years of her life between the ages of 15 and 35.
on a scale of five popcorns...
It is the story of a woman (Drew Barrymore)
katie says: cool mon: The steel drum group K-Loss helped kick off the new school year as part of the Big Band and Barbecue in September.
who has a son while still a teenager, gets married to a drug addict (Steve Zahn), and then gets divorced. Eventually, she pulls herself out of welfare and goes to college to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer.
“Riding in Cars with Boys” is a movie about survival, and in a round about way,
fall into fun at Pierce
katie Yates: A definite chick flick. “Riding
dreams coming true. While utterly depressing,
in Cars with Boys” is practically a form of birth
the movie is engaging and well performed. It
By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post
control, because after seeing it, no girl is going
has the addictive qualities of a “lifetime”
to take even the slightest risk when it comes to
movie. It is a good choice for a girl’s night out,
On Saturday, Nov. 10, Pierce students and
pregnancy. Drew Barrymore’s performance as
or after a bad breakup. Well, it’s great movie for
community members will have the opportunity
a young unhappy mother is too realistic to even
anytime a girl feels like guy bashing.
be considered entertaining. On entering the
See “Riding in cars with Boys” if you can
to attend Pierce College Puyallup’s Fallin’ into Fun Carnival.
movie one expects to see a funny movie about
stomach such thick slice of life, and keep in
The carnival will be in the lobby of the
a girl who made all the right mistakes. Instead
mind that the movie is based on one woman’s
library/science building from noon until 3 p.m.
all that is presented is mistakes, and the humor
real life. This movie will definitely make you
Carnival games of many types will be avail-
is just a disguise for a girl crumbling dreams.
appreciate your own mother more.
able for people to enjoy along with refreshments and food such as candy apples, popcorn and other goodies.
from hell
A Scotland Yard (Johnny tracks
methodical
serial
killer Jack the Ripper, who's murdering and mutilating prostitutes
in
the
Whitechapel
Dis-
trict, and soon begins to suspect a conspiracy. The film is adapted from the Alan Moore-Eddie Campbell comic book series and directed by
20th century fox
ple see at fairs. People will be able to get a wax
ture children’s entertainer Jim Valley, who has an audience interactive show. The event is aimed at children up to age 10, but all students are encouraged to come. “It’s a safe, fun, and different event for parents and their kids,” said Entertainment Coordinator Kat Feltner. Tickets are $5 per family and $2 for an individual ticket. People who bring in a non-perishable food item will receive a dollar off admission. Advance tickets are available in A120 and can also be purchased at the door.
likeness of their hands made.
Director: The Hughes Brothers
Photo by Kathryn Newell
detective Depp)
One booth will feature wax hands like peo-
The Fallin’ into Fun Carnival also will fea-
Starring: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Jason Flemyng, Robbie Coltrane, Lesley Sharp rated: R - for strong violence/gore, sexuality, language and drug content on a scale of five popcorns... Philip says:
The Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society).
Philip Nufer: “Gross,” “Sick,” “Disgusting,” “Nasty,” and “Oh my God.” These were
movie is so scary, you are wrong and sadly mis-
just a few of the words I heard when watching
taken.
the gruesome flick, “From Hell.” This movie is
This movie will probably have your lady
a blood bath from the 1800’s. “From Hell”
friend ralphing, and blowing chunks all over
should have been named the most repulsive,
you and a few innocent movie goers.
disgusting movie of the year, rather than “ One of the scariest movies of the year.” This movie
All and all this movie was worth watching.
is perfect for youngsters, if you want them to
This movie will make you feel thankful for the
grow up and be psycho killers. In this flick,
pleasant lifestyle you currently live. Who ever
Jack the Ripper roams the streets nightly look-
thought this movie up is seriously demented,
ing for prostitutes, not because he is horny, but
but weirdly creative. The musical production
because he wants to slice and dice them. The
was great! When something crazy was going
murderer kills his victims all the same, he cuts
on the music defiantly told the tail.
night o’ jive: Lea Krueger gave a Jewel-like performance while students enjoyed hot refreshments and decadent desserts at the Java Jive Oct. 4.
Van artwork from front page
auction on eBay.com with the proceeds going to the Twin Towers Firemen’s Fund. Local businesses have donated parts and
and images.
mechanical services for the van.
The plan is to paint an American flag motif
Funding is being raised through Sorenson’s
their throat from left to right, he slices each
onto the van using enamel paint. The van will
name as an artist, so the project is not affiliated
woman below the belt, and he surgically
If violence is something that you enjoy
have a custom license plate frame with “star
with Pierce College.
removes an organ. “From Hell,” was very
watching, “From Hell” will surely arose your
graphic and explicit. It showed blood, the direct
interest. Everyone thought “Hannibal” was
slicing during murders, and all the good stuff
gross. If you see the movie “From Hell,” “Han-
that crazy individuals like to see.
nibal” will seem like “Beauty and the Beast.”
MALES: If you think that your women will grip your arm tight and scream because this
MY ADVICE: Do not eat any food 2 hours before or after this movie.
spangled vanner” on it. Once the van is finished, it will go up for
The college gave Sorenson permission to work the project with her students in October.
For information on how to submit a story idea or advertising rates, please call 840-8496.
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e v e n t s
lots to do at Pierce this month
c a l e n d a r
at college. Returning adults, running start students and high school graduates all have events they can participate in. There is something for everyone!
n PiErcE JouSt- NOV. 8, Noon, ATRIUM Does the expression “off with their heads” come to mind? Students can have fun jousting with fellow classmates and getting to know people while relieving stress. n raBBi DaNiEl laPiN- NOV. 8, 7 P.M., L244 Rabbi Lapin is a well-known KVI radio personality and will discuss “Money, Business,
Students are encouraged to take advan-
and Hi-tech: Evil Tools of Exploitation or Positive Engines of Prosperity” during his
tage of the many Student Programs spon-
presentation. Tickets cost $7 students and $10 general admission, and are available in
By Rocki DuCharme
sored opportunities available on and off
Room A120.
For the Puyallup Post
campus. Students, friends and families are
There are many educational and fun opportunities at Pierce College Puyallup!
all welcome to be involved in student life at Pierce College Puyallup! Any questions or comments you have
This article is dedicated to making you aware of those opportunities and the many
can be brought to room A130 or call 840-
rewards that accompany getting involved
8487.
n falliN' iNto fuN- NOV. 10, Noon, LOBBY Students, friends and families are all invited to celebrate the fall season and enjoy Pierce’s family carnival. Participants are charged $5 per family and $2 an individual, tickets are available in Room A120. If you bring a non-perishable food item you get $1 off your entry fee in support of the Food Drive. n rEc DaYS- NOV. 14, Noon, ATRIUM & LOBBY Students in need of a temporary mental break can play pool, foosball, ping pong or one of many board games. Unwind and enjoy the competition with other students.
November events calendar:
n StuDENt couNcil mEEtiNg- NOV. 15, Noon, ROOM A136 What does Student Government do for me? How does Student Programs benefit me? If you have any questions or concerns come to the student council meetings where students can be informed and ask questions.
n comEDic hYPNotiSt- NOV. 1, Noon, ATRIUM Frederick Winters will make students do crazy, wild things. Students can either dare to participate and be the show, or enjoy the comedic performances of classmates and sim-
n SuccESS workShoP: coPiNg with StrESS- NOV. 19, Noon, ROOM A136 Is time management not working? Is stress setting in? If stress is making your days more difficult, learn how to cope with it at this seminar. n flu ShotS- NOV. 20, ALL DAY
ply see the show. n SuccESS workShoP: TIME MANAGEMENT- NOV. 5, Noon, ROOM A136 If students are struggling with balancing school, work and family responsibilities then
Depending on the availability of the vaccine, students will have the defense needed to guard off the flu. n BaDVErtiSiNg- NOV. 27, Noon, L244
this workshop is the answer. n BlooD DriVE- NOV. 6, Noon, COURTYARD
Rachel Gaunt educates students on the distorted view of women in advertising through
This is a critical time for the US and the country needs blood. Students can make an
humor, experience and optimism. Come listen to a 15-year veteran give a hilarious
appointment in Room A120 or just do a walk-in the day of event.
depiction of the effects the slanted image of women portrayed in advertisement can
n DomEStic ViolENcE EVENt- NOV. 7, Noon, ATRIUM
cause.
Every 9 seconds a woman is a victim of domestic violence, and every 14 seconds a man is a victim of domestic violence. These statistics are very real and important to be aware of.
Please
DoNatE BlooD
NoVEmBEr 2001
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Pierce students receive washington Promise honors Katie Yates
having a family income of only up to 135 per-
The Puyallup Post
cent of the state median income. The 2000 Leg-
More than 100 Pierce college students from
islative Session extended the availability of the
Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom were awarded
scholarship to students graduating in the top 15
the Washington Promise Scholarship this year.
percent of their class, or to those who pass the
The Washington Promise Scholarship was created so financial limitations would not pre-
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a score of 1200 or higher on the first try. Washington Promise Scholarships award
vent potential scholars from attending college because of rising tuition costs. “I proposed the Promise Scholarships
$1,542 annually, which would cover more than 90 percent of tuition costs at a Washington state
because I believe students showing promise
community college. These scholarships are
deserve a promise from our state,” says Gov.
making the dream of college a reality for many
Gary Locke.
students.
Established in the 1999 legislative session,
While the Washington Promise Scholar-
the scholarship has helped thousands of fami-
ships have been funded since 1999, legislature
lies alleviate the burden of paying college
has yet to permanently adopt the scholarships.
tuitions.
These Pierce College students, listed at
Until the 2000 Legislative Session, students
right, received the Washington Promise Schol-
who applied for the loan had to have graduated
arship, and chose to be mentioned by the press.
Angela Audorff Sarah Baerg Christina Bartholomay Kirstin Bautista Jessica Bonagofsky Heather Bowen Laura Braaten Erin Bryant Sherill Bush Cristina Carrillo Cynthia Castanares Diane Chamberlain Chhunla Chann Sarah Chavez Robert Chinneth Jr. Toni Christy Celestina Chung Luke Cockerham Marie Collamore Kathryn Comfort Timothy Connolly Jonathan Cramer Kristina Crumpacker Cole Deming Pietro Demonte Melissa Denton Jacquelynn Diehl Kevin Doman Rocki Ducharme Andrea Ferandes Brenda Fetui
Margaret Ford Steven Fryer III Adam Garms Micaela Gifford Amber Gleim Lila Glover Steve Godyn Joseph Hall Mitchell Hendrickson Krissa Hipwell Ronald Hobbs Jr. Stephan Horan Jacinda Howard Autumn Hullinger Sarah Humphrey Thomas Jackson Melanie Kellerhals Vanessa Kirn Levi Larson Kimberly Linde Cassandra Lyon Gregory Martin Brandon Martin Corene Masculino Bianca Medina Karly Mills Joshua Minks Travis Moore Vanessa Murphy Christine Nicolai Monika Nicolai
Amanda Nykreim Heather Olson Sarah Parley Billie Porter Joshua Pringle Marissa Reed Melanie Ricard Elizabeth Ridge Melinda Rienstra Teodora Rodriguez Nicole Rzany Jennifer Sager Amy Schoen Roger Slack Jr. David Souza Teresa Steger Karri Stevens Lonny Sulfaro Anna Svintozelsky Jennifer Takahashi April Telling Brandi Thompkins Travis Tilford Jennifer Tolle Nicole Toulouse Rebecca Tyler Thoa Vo Hayli Walker Susan Worthen Jennifer Yeager David Yurovchak
in the top 10 percent of their class, as well as
committees seeking student volunteers
By Philip Nufer
you can include on your resume. Upon joining,
Committees at Pierce College, Puyallup
Puyallup Post
you will have the opportunity to work directly
Campus include Campus Development; Envi-
Serving on a committee is one of the best
with staff, faculty, and Pierce College’s admin-
ronmental; Elections; S & A Budget; Safety;
ways to make a positive contribution to Pierce
istration. Students who are connected and or
Tenure Committees; Calendar; Legislative
College Puyallup. As students, we are respon-
work at the college tend to be the most suc-
Task Force; Student Publications Board; Advis-
sible for making decisions and implementing
cessful. Becoming involved not only feels
ing/Registration; Grievance Review; College
programs that will affect Pierce College for
great, but also often leads to other opportuni-
Disciplinary; College Scholarship; Student
years to come. By serving on a committee,
ties. See where the opportunities of serving on
Tech Fee Advisory Budget; and Hiring Com-
opportunities and experiences will arise that
a committee can lead you.
mittee.
Beat the Bug annual flu campaign
Nov. 20 a community Service of Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest
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Puyallup Post
Sobering facts about fetal alcohol syndrome Puyallup Post
About 1144,000 babies are being born each year with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. These babies are forced to live with learning disabilities, behavioral problems, nervous system developmental delays, and some times mental retardation. The sad part is that Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (FAS/E) can be easily prevented. Vicky McKinney spoke on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, an issue close to her heart. McKinney's adopted daughter was born with Fetal so McKinney's daughter will never get the help and services she needs from state and govern-
Students learned some of the harsh realities of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/ Effects when Vicky McKinney spoke on Oct. 18.
ment agencies. While Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is recognized as a disability caused by birth
So a connection is suspected in humans but
defects, very little is being done to educate peo-
has yet to be proven.
ple about this preventable plague on our children.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome affects even those who never plan to have children, or
How does someone stop Fetal Alcohol Syn-
those who never drink alcohol. The lifetime
drome/Effects? Girls, if you are pregnant, think
cost of a person with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
you might be, or want to be in the next three
can be in the millions. McKinney's daughter
months, don’t drink. Even if an expecting
has an estimated lifetime cost of $6 million.
mother only has one drink on one day of her
Where does this money come from? Tax dol-
pregnancy she could still be causing permanent
lars.
damage to the fetus. Any alcohol the mother
People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome face
drinks goes straight to the unborn baby. McK-
many challenges. For one they have a limited
inney used the example that if Mom drinks a
ability to learn through experience. Say you
16-ounce drink, then that drink goes through
pet a dog and it bites you, you won’t pet that
the placenta and straight to the baby. The baby
dog again, right? Well, a person with Fetal
has just consumed a 16-ounce drink. Many
Alcohol Syndrome/Effects might pet that dog
expecting mothers who drink during pregnancy
seven or eight times before he or she learns
have miscarriages, but those who don’t will
that the dog bites. Deficits in abstracting are
have a troubled baby on their hands in a few
also problems for people with Fetal Alcohol
months.
Syndrome/Effects, which means they can’t
This doesn’t mean guys are off the hook. In
understand things like love or hate, or where
tests with rats, it was found that babies of male
boundaries have to be set in relationships, so a
rats, who were given alcohol when the babies
person with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome will be
were conceived, had behavioral problems and
very vulnerable. Others problems like memo-
developmental delays. Many women claim to
ry deficits, hypersensitivity, and a tendencies
have never drank during their pregnancies, but
to be manipulative yet childlike, are all hard-
had a husband who was an alcoholic, and the
ships that a person with Fetal Alcohol Syn-
woman’s child had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
drome must endure.
coming out
Part 2 of 3
Photo by Lonny Sulfaro
Katie Yates
Alcohol Effects. It is not a medical diagnosis,
it was a dark and stormy . . . Like a gust of wind, the door sprang open and I saw a small piece of paper with the word HELP on it lying on the table just inside the door. Two inches from the paper was a small reddish brown spot. It looked as if someone had tried to wipe the spot up. Bang! the door behind me slammed shut. I let out a scream. My heart was beating in my throat. I turned for the door, barely able to move. As I reached for the handle I heard footsteps coming down the hall. What should I do I thought. Do I hide, or look out the door, but before I could decide the steps had stooped in front of the door. Someone or something was turning the doorknob. I quickly hid under a desk. “Hello is any one in here,” I heard the voice say. Should I answer? Before I could act the person spotted me. As they bent down I realized it was one of the security guards. I let out a say of relief. “What are you doing in here?” she asked. “I heard a noise and came to see what it was.” “Then why are you under the desk, and why are you hear so late?” she asked. Getting out from under the table I felt foolish. “You should be getting home,” the security guard said. “Yes, you are right. Did you see the paper on the table?” “No.” “It’s gone? There was a paper here that said help. Both the spot and the paper had vanished. Putting her hand on my shoulder she said, “You should go home and get some rest.” As I walked out of the classroom I picked up my bag I had left in the hall. Had I really seen and heard this stuff or was my imagination running away with me. I left the building and headed for my car. “Where did I put my keys?” I said quietly. “Check your bag,” I heard a voice answer.
n Well, we started it for you — now it’s your turn. Write the next segment in this gripping tale of mystery and intrigue. Submissions should be 150-250 words in length, and should pick up where the story above ends and should end as a cliffhanger for someone else to continue. Submit your story along with your name and telephone number (in case we have a question) to room A160B. We will run our favorite in the next issue of The Post. Stories may be edited for length and clarity.
n triangle Square’s mission is to become a more visible, safe and
n P-flag is an 80,000 member support group for gays, bisexuals, les-
from page 6
inclusive “gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered/questioning/allied” community.
bians and transgendered people in Pierce County. This group meets on the
The group’s goal is to create a community center that offers referrals, educa-
fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
not try to be gay or have any knowledge that
tion, health and social services and other resources. A Hate Incident Response
at 7410 South 12th Street, Tacoma. The meetings offer dialogue with support-
they want to be gay. Homosexuals usually
Team and a Queer Domestic Violence Project are the current services that the
ive members. Educational programs and opportunities to work toward chang-
end up trying to be straight, because that is
Triangle Square offers. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month
ing people’s opinion as well as public policy follow each meeting. To contact
what society considers “normal,” and end up
at 6 p.m. at Mocha Mountain, 743 St. Helens Avenue in Tacoma. You can reach
the P-FLAG Tacoma Chapter at TacomaPFLAG.mail.com, by mail at 3800A
realizing that they feel much more comfort-
Triangle Square by e-mail at trianglesquare@yahoo.com or by mail at PO Box
Bridgeport Way West No. 124 Tacoma, WA 98466, or by phone at 597-6406.
able dating the same sex rather than the
1725, Tacoma, WA 98401-1725, or online at www. trianglesquare.org. n oasis is a drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and
opposite. Lastly, Abegglen asked to the few
n Daybreak ministries is an organization that sponsors many activi-
sexually questioning youth from ages 14-25 in Pierce County. Oasis was found-
ambidextrous people in the crowd, “When
ties geared to unite communities for the well being of each member. The
ed in 1988 by a group of people who were concerned about alienation and lack
did you realize you were ambidextrous?”
organization believes that God’s love transcends time, place, race, sexual pref-
of support, both serious risks facing these sexual minority youths. Oasis is
The
members
erences and gender. In addition, this ministry has a bisexual support group, a
supervised by Pierce County AIDS Foundation and the Rainbow Center. Oasis
replied with answers such as: I could always
gay youth support session, and an escape group. Daybreak Ministries can be
also offers 11 services from health care referrals to education and tutoring sup-
ambidextrous
audience
right with my left hand, but everyone who
contacted by mail at Box 64798 Tacoma, WA 98464-0798, by phone at 224-
port. Chat groups, round table discussions and workshops occur on Thursday
taught me how to write explained penman-
1394 or 503-2231 ext. 7438 for messages, and online at
nights. To contact, Oasis call 534-3204 or fax at 534-3206. Oasis can also be
ship by using their right hand. The ambidex-
daybreakspirit@yahoo.com.
found online at www.members.xoom.com/OasisYouth/index.html.
trous members just became comfortable with using either hand to write. Abegglen
either relationship.
romantic feelings for him or any other male.
thing important.”
compared ambidextrous people to bisexuals.
Abegglen explained that she dated a man
“My ex-husband is a great guy. He is
The four organizations presented at
Her explanation entailed: Bisexuals have
for seven years, and ended up getting mar-
kind, nice, and as a couple we had great con-
Pierce College Puyallup included Triangle
tried both gay relationships and straight rela-
ried. After a while, her relationship with this
versation,” said Abegglen. “Attraction is not
Square, Daybreak Missionaries, P-FLAG
tionships, and are comfortable being in
man diminished because she never felt any
everything in a relationship, but it is some-
and Oasis.
NoVEmBEr 2001
New names on campus
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c lu b Phi theta kappa
community service project for members, and
ship Club to form a super group. Nathan Verw-
The Phi Theta Kappa is a very honorable
participate in PCSTOCK (Pierce College Stu-
erk, Erin Crane, and multiple others are leading
Katie Yates
group Pierce College offers to students obtain-
Puyallup Post
ing a 3.5 or better grade point average. This
Lots of new faces can be seen around this
organization is the international honor society
quarter. Pierce College gained a lot of new full
for two-year colleges. The purpose of Phi Theta
time staff and faculty. In advising, Susan Gan-
Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholar-
bari, Julie Richardson and Sarah Werner are
ship, leadership, and service among students at
new employees. Kim Cunningham is the new
Pierce College.
testing person, and Callie Drotz has been hired
co r n e r
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is an honor
as a full-time employee of Student Programs,
that will enrich students’ lives while attending
but is scheduled to leave on Dec. 1. The Pierce
Pierce College. Phi Theta Kappa is an organi-
dent Technology Outreach Camp for kids). To become a member of the Alpha Psi Delta of Phi Theta Kappa, students must: -have earned and maintained a 3.5 cumulative college grade point average -have identified a two-year degree program
this year’s Vine. Go for fun and fellowship during your stressful school days. Meetings are Mondays at 11 a.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Wednesday at 9 a.m., Thursdays are all-male fellowship at noon, and worship Mondays and Fridays at noon. Meet in front of the library.
and be making reasonable progress toward
nnn Spanish club
graduation -not be in the last quarter of study before
There is no Spanish Club this year, according to Spanish Club Advisor Victoria Mayorga
graduation
Learning Center has two new sets of hands to
zation of prestigious scholars from more than
-pay a one-time membership fee of $48
because not enough student participation was
help out: Deb McLaughlin and Jessica Satori.
1,000 two-year institutions across the nation
Benefits of membership include scholarship
shown last year to make having a club worth-
and abroad. This honor will remain with mem-
opportunities and tuition reductions at specific
while. Mayorga said she would love to contin-
Mike Coffey teaches math, and just signed a 10-year contract. Coffey is actually starting his
bers as they pursue future educational goals. In
four-year institutions, as well as building com-
ue being the club’s advisor if there’s interest.
third year here, and before that worked at Fort
addition, the organization believes that the
munity here at Pierce and networking with
She is willing to hand the advisor-ship over to a new person if someone is interested.
Steilacoom since 1989. Coffey teaches math
activities and fellowship one will enjoy as a
other dedicated students. For more information
60, 121 and 156. He was in the air force for 20
member will be a valuable addition to their col-
about membership in Phi Theta Kappa, call Dr.
Mayorga fears her presence may be part of
years, and also taught high school in Mansfield,
lege experience.
Susan Dobyns at 840-8363 or Duncan McClin-
the reason students haven’t attended the club
Mass. Roya Sabeti signed up for a one-year full-
This year, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual theme
because her presence may make members feel
ton at 840-8373.
is “community.” This organization hopes to
nnn
time position running the EET position. Previ-
discuss aspects of community, and how it
the Vine
ously, Sabeti worked for Microchip, and she
effects us. Phi Theta Kappa is going to sponsor
The Vine this year is a compilation of two
was the engineering coordinator for one year at
speakers and activities here at Pierce, hold a
Vine clubs and one E.B.C.H. Christian Fellow-
Fort Steilacoom. Sabeti said she enjoys Pierce College. She finds the faculty helpful, and that her 31 engineering students work very hard. Joakim Nilsson is set to work here for the next 10 years teaching English. Nilsson worked for Fort Steilacoom part time for two years. Prior to that, Nilsson always taught at universities, but he finds that he enjoys the diversity of students’ ages at Pierce College. Jerry Freemont is teaching Computer Information Systems, and will be for at least ten years. Freemont has worked in the industry for the last 35 years. He is excited about his career change though because he has always secretly wanted to be a teacher.
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ship experience. Stevens was the vice president and president of a club at Rogers High School called the Rambassadors. She was also a student representative her sophomore year. Whitish was in Key Club for two years where she served as treasurer and vice president. She also coaches soccer, was a camp counselor, and founded a group called the Renaissance Society where she was the president. Both Stevens and Whitish have several goals for this year. Some of Stevens’s goals are to increase monthly surveys so that she can get feedback from the student body so she can find out what students would like to see happening on campus. Whitish’s goals include making sure that students are plugged into what is happening at Pierce and to do the best job that she possible can. “My main responsibility is to hear the voices of the student body. I am also the chair of the environmental committee,” said Stevens. “The main duty of being representative two is to help out other officers be aware of students ideas, suggestions, and concerns,” Whitish stated.
they are being graded. If someone is interested in advising a Spanish club or would just like to join one, contact Mayorga.
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scorpio October 23 - November 21 Things are happening now in your life. Usually you are conservative and afraid of taking risks. You are basically a chicken, but not this month. You are talented, bright, and capable of stepping into the limelight. You are privately wondering what you really want to be when you grow up. What is your true calling? Research your intuitions. Things are looking good for you this month, so open your eyes and get busy. Love HHH MoneyHHHH WorkHHHHH sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You have the ability to charm others. You also have a very competitive drive that will help you gain ground and position yourself more strategically. Back off of your romantic relationship, and focus on your financial future. Do not abuse your expense account; being foolishly generous is not impressive. Love H MoneyH WorkHHHHH capricorn December 22 - January 19 Cheer up. This month is going to be filled with smile raising activities. I know you are somewhat bummed because last month did not go as well as planned, but this month will be different. Someone important to your life that you have not recently talked to will visit or call this month. This month, you must contribute to whatever you feel is a worthy cause. Don’t overspend on entertainment. Love HHHH Money HH Work HHH aquarius January 21 - February 19 You have a wild imagination. Don’t think this is always a good thing. Lately you have been paranoid. Your wild imagination often informs you that the FBI or CIA is following you. You are not being followed, calm down. In your case, do not follow those gut instincts. Think logically this month, and everything will flow like a waterfall. If you’re feeling nice this month, surprise a friend. Love HHHHH MoneyHH WorkH
pisces February 20 - March 20 Your finances will be a bit taxing this month. Don’t think this horoscope will reveal your life falling out from under you just because the first sentence was not the greatest. Your month is still going to be fun. There are many cheap activities that will arouse your interest this month. This month your individuality will shine. So for the best day possible, try showing off the qualities that make you different and unique. Love HHH MoneyH WorkHH aries March 21 - April 19 You have worked very hard to get your current position, but you will have to work twice as hard just to stay there. Life is a stage for you, so put on your best performance. You should know all the possible outcomes before you jump in. You or someone you know will get a tootsie roll when trick or treating on Halloween. Love HHHH Money HHHH Work HHHHH taurus April 20 - May 20 Have you ever had a bland, stale pretzel? That is one of the worst items you could ever put in your mouth. Never again will this tragedy happen if you go to the store this month and introduce or reintroduce yourself to Rold Gold, freshly baked, classic style, tiny twist pretzels. If you have to pick the best pretzel, this is defiantly it. Anyway, make new friends and join new clubs this month. Also, do not forget to brush your teeth after eating a ton of Halloween candy. You don’t want your teeth to fall out, do you? LoveHHH MoneyHHH WorkHHH gemini May 21 - June 21 Much like walking into a public restroom located in the ghetto, your month gives me a bad feeling. More people around you will differ in there beliefs from yours. Rather than clash with all of them, listen respectfully to there opinions. Only if it is absolutely necessary, try to explain your position. Do you feel like having an adventure? Well one day this month you are more than likely going to have an adventure when you go on what you think will be just a short journey. This could be good or bad. This adventure will be somewhere you have never been. Love HH MoneyHHH WorkHHHHH
m u s i c By lonny Sulfaro Some people think it’s a miracle that Ozzy Osbourne is even still alive. It is quite amazing if you think about it. I mean Ozzy has been
leo July 23 -August 22 Experiments and inventions meet with disapproval. Stay close to home and finish what is already on your plate. Listen buddy, don’t bother saving a world that does not want to be saved. As you climb up the ladder of success, don’t look down—it emphasizes your double chin!! Avoid self-deception, unless you are only telling yourself white lies. Eat a piece of candy on Halloween. Love HH Money H Work H virgo August 23 - September 22 This is a great month to focus on bettering your health. Do you really think you are following a solid diet plan. You order a Diet Pepsi with your juicy, greasy, triple stack burger. Although you subconsciously think the Diet Pepsi is doing you well, the burger somewhat tips the diet scale away from your favor. It is time to be honest with yourself. Stop SUPER SIZING that extra value meal at McDonalds, and stop ordering that Frosty at Wendy’s just because it is only 99 cents. To achieve the best health results, try to focus mostly on eating healthy foods, and getting enough rest for your body to rebuild its natural defenses. Have a healthy month. Love HHH MoneyHHH WorkHH libra September 23 - October 22 One part of you wants something, and the other part of you wants to wait. This is quite normal. Everyone has these little internal arguments. My suggestion to you—do not let these internal arguments escalate into fist fights. Somebody owes you a favor, and vice versa. It is hard to speak with so many thoughts crowding your mind. You are not perfect, nor will you ever be. Learn to live knowing this is true. P.S. The next scary movie you watch might actually scare you. Love HHH Money HHH Work HH
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The album overall is pretty good. There are several heavy songs, but there are also some mellow tunes to balance the album well. It is about 50 minutes in length and has 11
down the ‘Road to Nowhere’ and ‘Back on
songs, so it’s about your average cd for song
Earth’ so many times I find it amazing that he
lengths.
can perform, let along live.
If you are a Black Sabbath fan but not a solo
Nonetheless Ozzy is back again with his
Ozzy fan, then you may not like this album. It
new album “Down to Earth” which is his first
is nothing like old Black Sabbath. It’s similar
full-length studio album since 1995’s “Ozzmo-
to his last two albums “No More Tears” and
you might want to skip the song ‘Junkie’
sis.”
“Ozzmosis,” so if you liked those then you
because that song is the one with most of the
probably will enjoy this album.
language in it.
The first single off the album ‘Gets Me
uncLe Zac Wants you: Zac Green makes a great ‘poster boy’ for student voting rights at Pierce.
cancer June 22 - July 22 Push a little harder to get over the top. You know that your head will eventually triumph. Your heart seems to be heavy this month. Don’t freak out about your heart weighing a ton. You have an incredible advantage right now, so don’t waste any time. Beware of short people. One person of this type will affect you in some way this month. LoveH Money HHH Work HHHH
Through’ is dedicated to all of Ozzy’s loyal fans
As far as language goes there is a little bit of
who have been there through all the good and
profanity, but that’s just how Ozzy is. I think it
bad times.
would be okay to let your kids to the album, but