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Student body elects new reps Pam Luke The Puyallup Post
At the recent candidate forum, when asked what made a good leader, newlyelected Representative II Linsey Collier said a leader should do more than give orders. “To be a good leader, a representative should be willing to listen and take the advice of others,” Collier said. Collier was insistent about giving her all to the position and committing a big portion of her time to the school. “I have a part-time job, but I’m willing to put in a lot of hours at school to do the job right,” she said. Collier’s previous leadership experience was as captain of her swim team, as a senior track athlete and as a member of the honor society. Newly-elected Representative I Paul Warden is concerned about many issues on campus. He is especially interested in Pierce College-Puyallup being granted full campus status. “Full campus status means more classes, more teachers, more clubs and even more buildings. We deserve this and can’t take no for an answer,” Warden said. Warden also is concerned with promoting diversity on campus. “As the A.W.A.R.E. Vice President, I want to promote awareness about other cultures. Anybody, no matter what they look like, or what they believe in should feel welcome,” he said. Warden is a second-year student and in addition to his being a member of A.W.A.R.E., he also has worked in the campus library. Lisa Sims and Elizabeth Pearson canpaigned against Warden. Sims said in a recent candidate forum
Student Council approves clubs on campus
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ACSPC President Sean Culver speaks at the candidate forum on Oct 8. that one of her goals was to raise student involvement. “Enthusiasm is contagious. We need to spread the word. I’d like to connect the students to the school, and help them to be better connected with each other. I’d like to try and mesh the day and night students a little more,” Sims says she would make a good representative because she is willing to make a strong alliance with the students. “I’m open to hearing all their concerns, and I want to keep them informed,” she said. Her previous experience for the position was having been a member of Student Council at another school. Pearson said one of her big concerns for the Puyallup campus is the transit issue. “I’m a bus rider, and I would like to educate the students regarding the possibility of no bus service to the campus. It’s
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so dangerous to turn out of the college because there is no turn lane,” said Pearson. “The transit forums in November will be important.” Pearson is a second-year student and has been an officer in 4-H, Photo club and International club. She also has been a member of the drama club and the speech team. The elections for Representative I and II were on Oct 13 and 14.
Pierce College student dies Pierce College-Puyallup student Jadie Beth Stanger of Puyallup died on October 1. She was 19. She was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, on February 20, 1979, and moved to Puyallup in 1990. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1998. She was a full-time student at Pierce College at Puyallup, and a part-time clerk at South HillPuyallup Safeway Store. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Puyallup and was active in the Youth Group. She is survived by her mother, Jadie Stanger Diane Stanger of Kimball, MN; her father, Ronald Stanger of Clatskanie, OR; one brother, Ryan Stanger of Vancouver, Wash., and his fiancee Rachael; one niece, Endra Stanger, also of Vancouver, WA; grandparents Eugene and Lorraine Gohman of Saint Cloud, MN, Ronald Stanger of Paynesville, MN, and Marylin Knouse of Akeley, MN; her loving guardians, Dale and Debra Walston of Puyallup; her sisters at heart, Melissa and Linnea Walston, also of Puyallup; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of good friends. Memorial services were October 8 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Her love for animals suggests remembrances may be made to the Pierce County Humane Society, 2608 Center St. S. Tacoma, Wash. 98409.
New Sports Court opens Oct. 19 Doug Weisgerber The Puyallup Post
The new Sport Court—a recreation area that will allow students to have fun, and interact instead of waiting around on a bench for their next class— will be finished Oct. 19. The blacktop-surfaced sporting area features both pickle ball and basketball. The opening of the Sport Court will be followed by a three on three basketball tournament, after which students will be allowed to sign out equipment.
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Members of the ASPCP Council ratified five official clubs on campus for the 1998-99 school year. They are A.W.A.R.E., The Environmental Club, Phi Beta Lamda, Phi Beta Kappa and the Swing Club A.W.A.R.E. Vice President Paul Warden took time after the council meeting to explain more about
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Wanted: involvement in community life ecently, I attended one of the representative candidate forums. At the forum, I noticed that all of the candidates were concerned with raising student involvement and creating a feeling of “community” on campus. By definition, the word community means a group of people with common interests, and since we are all here to get an education, we definitely fit that description. Now we need to start acting like one. I challenge everyone to make it a point to attend
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at least one campus event a month or to check out one of the clubs on campus. For instance, there is a brand new club called A.W.A.R.E., which acknowledges and promotes diversity among all members of our campus community. If none of the existing clubs grab your fancy, be willing to start your own. In the student speakout this time, we asked the second year students to give the freshmen a helping hand by giving them a tip, which, hopefully, would make their college experience more successful.
S T u d e n T Does the Puyallup campus need a traffic light at the entrance? “I don’t know.. It never really bugs me. Only because I don’t drive.” -Mike Sharp
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a question for second year students: What is your best tip for freshmen for surviving at Pierce College? Don’t stress (easier said then done). Keep a positive attitude and don’t be afraid to ask professors for help. That’s what they are there for. And never stop smiling. Trisha Hieshman Don’t get involved with the couch click! Kim Spaeth Make lots of friends in your harder subjects. I’m bad at math, so I introduce myself to every person with a math book. It’ll pay off. Bev Reddy
“It’s a good idea. Usually someone has to die before they do something like this.” -Matt Summers
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“I think it’s a darn good idea. I have to turn left everyday… and it’s dangerous, you know; because those people fly up the hill.” -Elizabeth Moreau
“I think it’s needed. I think it’s ridiculous that we have to wait, like 20 minutes, and it’s a safety hazard.” -Amy Frey
Make sure you have read all the chapters that are supposed to be read before showing up for class the next day. Shelley Bannon Form study groups whenever you can because it makes studying more fun! Also, don’t procrastinate! Otherwise you end up with everything due, and you’re overwhelmed. Marge D. Help is out there, just ASK! Keri Farthing
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“Personally I’ve never really had a problem entering or leaving but that’s probably because of the time of day when I’m here.” -Kim Sulivan
Joining clubs, helping others and attending campus events are just a few things that can make your college experience interesting, fun and more rewarding. Our campus community is only going to be as good as we make it. It’s important that we all take an interest in our campus and take advantage of the benefits it provides. It will add immeasurably to your experience at Pierce College, and it will significantly strengthen our “community” environment. —by Pam Luke
I’ve found that the easiest way to convince people that you’re smart is to commit irrelevant fact to memory, if you know the average annual rainfall in Northern Bolivia, or that the Gecko uses electric impulses in its toe pads to attach itself to a wall people will assume that you know pretty much everything, and will therefore look up to you. Since you, good reader have been kind enough to pick up a copy of our paper I’ve decided to help you fool people into giving you respect, no, no thank me later. • When Albert Einstein was on his deathbed, he uttered something in German. The nurse who was attending him did not speak German, so no one will ever know the great scientist’s last words.
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• The state of Kansas once passed legislation rounding off the value of Pi π from 3.14159265... to an even 3. • Fingernails grow four times faster than toenails—about two-hundredths of an inch per week. • If you fall into quicksand, don’t panic. Because quicksand is denser than the human body, you’ll float. • Albert Einstein didn’t talk until he was four years old. • During the winter in Siberia it can get so cold that the moisture in a person’s breath freezes instead of forming vapor and then audibly falls to the Earth as crystals. • A shrimp has more than a hundred pairs of chromosomes in each cell nucleus. A human being has only 23.
• An Alaskan law makes it unlawful to look at a moose from the window of an airplane or other flying vehicle. • Scenes depicting Gunslingers being measured for coffins, although funny contain little fact. Until the 1950s it was rare for coffins to be made to measure. If you were too tall for your box, the undertaker would normally break both ankles and bend your feet back. • According to a British law passed in 1845, attempting to commit suicide was a capital offense. Offenders could be hanged for trying. • During a freak heatwave in Romania, Aug. 1994 two consecutive days of high temperature caused multiple incidents of recently deceased corpses exploding.
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Editor: Pam Luke Reporters: Doug Weisgerber and Sue Cherry
October 1998
Leslie’s Lip Service LesLie RuppeRt Vice President of Activities
The 1998-99 Student Programs team has decided to start this quarter off with a bang. On Sept. 17, we had a New Student Orientation on campus that included educational sessions from “The Nuts & Bolts of Advising/Registration” and “How to Get Involved on Campus.” During the free barbecue at lunch, New York Jimmy and the Jive Five entertained the participants with some high energy swing music. If you missed the two days of “Welcome Back” on Sept. 22 and 23, then don’t forget to stop by the atrium on Jan. 4 and 5 for Winter Welcome. Grab your student ID card or a new Winter sticker, some free refreshments, find out where your classes are and much more! If you have an idea of something you would like to see during these two days, stop by A130 and let me know. If you don’t already know, this quarter we have something for everyone. For the energetic student: Come to the atrium at noon on Oct. 22 and help us Knock Out Drug Abuse with Big Glove Boxing. Challenge a friend or your favorite faculty member. Check out the atrium at noon on Nov. 4 and see the wide variety of Fitness Facilities that local gyms and organizations have to offer. The Student Programs Stress Free Zone is also offering Free Massages at noon during the same day. Clear your calendars on Nov. 6 for a Friday night Swing Band with Lessons starting at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Library/Sciences building.
Workshops: To help you balance your life, Time Management at noon on Oct. 26 in Rm. L206. Need a break? Come to the Fitness and Stress Workshop at noon on Nov. 2 in Rm. L206. There is a Self Defense Workshop at noon on Nov. 9 in Rm. L206. Support the Community: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 2, there will be a Blood Drive in Rm. A155. Artists & Speakers Series: At noon on Oct. 28 in the atrium come to see Terrance J. Roberts talk about segregation in “Lessons from Little Rock.” On Oct. 29, David Guterson will read from his bestselling novel “Snow Falling on Cedars.” A book signing and reception will follow. This event will be at 7 p.m. in Rm. L244. Tickets are $5 general, and $3 for Pierce College students. Call 8408416 for tickets. Olympic Champion Picabo Street will give her lecture on “A Gold Medal Attitude!” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 in Rm. L244. Tickets are $12 general and $7 for Pierce students. For tickets call 8408416. Hot Issues: An interactive approach to raising awareness on the issue of Date Rape. “He said-She said” at noon on Nov. 3 in Rm. L244 will address this hot topic of concern. If none of these sound interesting to you then stop by Rm. A130 and let us know what you want to see. From all of us in Student Programs, we wish you a happy and healthy quarter!
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The new school year is finally upon us and has really started out great! Hello, I’m Sean Culver, and I’m your student body president at Pierce College-Puyallup. I’m a part of Student Programs which includes both student government and the activities board. Our job at Student Programs is to work to make the school year as enjoyable for the students as possible. Some of the things that we have done already include setting the plans for an outdoor basketball courtyard that will be done by early November. We’ve hosted the “Swing into Pierce,” which is the new student orientation, and we have successfully run the “Welcome Days” to help get everyone back into the gist of school. My goal is for this year to be remembered as the best ever. The way that this will happen is for Student Programs
to hear from you. Pierce needs to go in the direction that the students want it to go. Student Programs is here to work with any student that has a vision for how they would like to see the school change. The Student Programs room is in the Administration building, the “old” building, in A132. Stop by anytime if you want to talk about something related to the school, or if you just want to hang out. Throughout the year, Student Programs will sponsor many fun events for the students at Pierce. We will bring in bands, we’ll bring in speakers and comedians and we’ll provide a lot of free food as well. If you have any ideas for anything that you would like to see us do, just drop on by. We at Student Programs are all looking forward to seeing you.
Newcombe awarded AAUW scholarship Pierce College graduate Frances Newcombe has been awarded a $500 scholarship by the Puyallup Valley branch of the American Association of University Women, an international organization that supports women and
Club continued from page 1 A.W.A.R.E. “Our club is Alliance Working for Awareness Respect and Equality, it’s a club to promote diversity, and knowledge about diversity, we hope to have functions that will make the student body aware of other cultures they might not know about,” he said. He went on to describe some of the activities club members had planned for the year. “One thing that we’re thinking about is putting on something for Kwanza were we could have fun activities for the students, but still have it be an educational experience for them,” he said. “We’re working on several ideas right now just to promote the knowledge of other cultures to the student body as a whole and
education. Newcombe is attending University of Washington. While attending Pierce College, Newcombe tutored special needs students and was an advisor in the writing center.
we hope that by this we can promote a better diversity of the student body and we’re open to anybody who wants to come.” The Environmental Club is a great way for the ecologically-minded student to get involved at Pierce. The club not only concerns itself with larger environmental issues but also with the immediate concerns right here on campus with continuing construction, making sure that the trees which surround the campus are incorporated into it, and don’t simply disappear. The two Greek clubs, Phi Beta Lamda, for business students and Phi Beta Kappa, for honor students bring a touch of nationwide college tradition to Pierce College. The next student council meeting will be Oct. 23 in room 141, afterwards cookies and juice will be served.
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A.W.A.R.E. members include, left to right, Corey Chafin, advisor Warren Brown, Paul Rice, Sean Culver, Polly Peshtaz and Lisa Sims. Seated are Paul Warden, Heather Gomez and Erik Brown.
a new ‘a.W.a.r.e.’ness on campus Heather Gomez For The Puyallup Post
There’s a club on campus this year. It’s a multi-cultural club called A.W.A.R.E., which stands for Alliance Working for Awareness, Respect and Equality. The club’s goal is to further the cultural, educational, social, economic and political well-being of Pierce College students. Club members will promote interest, enjoyment and activities related to the diverse population of Pierce College. They have many ideas for this year and some are already in the making. For instance, there’s a contest for drawing the new A.W.A.R.E. logo. One of the
other events they have planned is “Faces of America,” a one-person show created in response to demands for diversity workshops. A.W.A.R.E. will be co-sponsoring that activity with Student Programs. A.W.A.R.E. meetings are bi-weekly and are open to all Pierce CollegePuyallup students who are interested in promoting diversity at Pierce College. The time and date for the meetings will be announced prior to the meeting. For more information, e-mail club members at PCP AWARE@Hotmail.com., or contact Carl Meridith in the Student Programs office.
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sharon michael Favorite comic strip: Sally Forth least favorite task: Repetitive household chores, like dusting. a hobby i enjoy: I love music, especially playing my piano. Favorite travel destination: My hometown in West Virginia. if i could make one change in society, it would be: I would improve public transportation and bike trails. And eliminate our dependency on automobiles. a habit i’d like to break: I’m trying to stop complaining. something that makes me mad: Having my office in the parking lot. most embarrassing moment: Going to work with clothes on backward. most treasured possession: The family piano. someone i admire: Jane Smiley, Charles Frazier, Orson Scott Curd, and Wynton Marsalis.
events Calendar october 20 october 22 october 23 october 26 october 28 october 29 october 30 November 2 November 3 November 4 November 6
Initiative 200 Forum 7 p.m. L-244 Big Glove Boxing at noon in atrium ASPCP Council Meeting - noon in A-141 Time Management Workshop at noon - L206 Lessons of Little Rock at noon in atrium Evening with David Guterson- 7 p.m. L-244 In Service Day - NO CLASSES Blood Drive 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Rm.A155 Fitness & Stress Workshop at noon - L206 Date Rape: “He said - She said” at noon L-244 Picabo Street at 7 p.m. in L-244 Fitness Facilities at noon in atrium Free massages at noon in atrium Swing Band and Lessons at 7 p.m. in Lobby of Library/Sciences bldg
Workshops for Success “more than just a monday” success Workshop series at Noon octoBER October 19 - 25 & Older Please L206 October 26 - Time Management L206 NovEmBER November 2 - Fitness & Stress Management L206 November 9 - “Home Alive” Self Defense Demonstration L206 November 16 - Using the Net, Room L207 November 23 - The Nuts & Bolts of Financial Aid L206 November 30 - Test Anxiety L206 Workshops presented by Student Programs.
PiERcE Family Night at thE moviEs: Pierce College Student Programs would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support:
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What’s your sign? LIBRA (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) If you decide to have a one-night stand, you really are going to hate yourself in the morning. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) You must quit trying to pressure a loved one into making an important, lifechanging decision. Your aggressiveness could have disastrous repercussions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Try to introduce more romance into your life — soft lights, mood music, candlelight dinners — otherwise, your relationship will turn stale and wither on the vine. A cozy evening out together in the middle of the week also will help. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) A grave misunderstanding is causing a serious breach between you and a loved one. You must resolve this immediately before the molehill becomes a mountain. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Your natural, outgoing personality could land you in trouble. Your impulsive, flirtatious nature is misinterpreted and a loved one gets jealous. Prayer and positive thinking help a sick friend’ s speedy recovery. PISCES (Feb. 19 — March 20) Don’t allow a lover’ s past indiscretions (which he or she regrets and has apologized for) to still cause you painful pangs of jealously. You are a true good samaritan, always willing and able to help out
friends and neighbors in their time of need. ARIES (March 21 — April 19) You are attracted to a special someone who makes you laugh more than you have for a long, long time. This is a relationship worth developing. TAURUS (April 20 — May 20) Your longtime relationship is becoming a drag. Be more adventurous—try to make a uniquely personal fashion statement this week. GEMINI (May 21 — June 20) A new friend might not be very goodlooking, but he or she has a heart of gold. You must have a word with a dear friend who has been letting herself go in recent months — only a true, devoted pal like you can do this successfully. CANCER (June 21 — July 22) Although you’ve been badly burned in relationships in the past, you can’t live like a hermit all your life. Don’t pay too much attention to a glib-talking new colleague. LEO (July 23 — Aug. 22) Pay more attention to a loved one and dish out compliments. You have been taking a special person for granted. VIRGO (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Beware: You are seeking thrills and excitement in the wrong places, with the wrong type of company. —by Sue Cherry
Scholorship applications now available The Pierce College Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for the following scholarship awards: Fuchs Foundation Student Scholarship: 30 scholarships will be awarded for Winter Quarter 1999 in the amount of $500 each. Applicants must meet the following criteria: currently enrolled at Pierce College, resident of Pierce County, minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, full-time student (10-18 credits), and demonstrated persistence towards academic goals. The Boeing Company Student Scholarship: Two scholarship awards in the amount of $1,500 each (which will be
disbursed over three quarters - Winter 1999, Spring 1999, and Fall 1999). Applicants must meet the following criteria: currently enrolled at Pierce College; United States citizen; minimum 3.0 GPA; full-time student and, pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: Business Management, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics, or Information Technology. Scholarship applications are available at the advising center and registration office. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Oct. 29 to Paula Henson in the Executive Dean of Student Services Office, Room #325-M at the Ft. Steilacoom Campus.
movie Previews John Carpenter’s Vampires To be released on Oct. 30 Starring: James woods, Sheryl Lee, Daniel Baldwin and Maximillian Schell.
The Wa terboy To be released Nov. 6 Starring: Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates and Henry Winkler
Vampires are real and Jack Crow is their worst enemy. He leads a Vaticansponsored team of vampire hunters/killers who travel the globe searching the places where strange encounters have been reported. The job is a demanding one. Crow is close to burn-out having seen far too many of his men die at the hands of the undead, but the stakes have been raised, one of the old masters now knows his name and is hunting Crow.
Adam Sandler plays the title character in the sports comedy centering around the misadventures of a hapless water carrier for a college football team who turns out to have special skills that make him a valuable player on the grid iron. Coach Klein (Winkler) is the man who discovers the water boy’s talent and connection to a mysterious refreshment dispenser. Kathy Bates is the boy’s Cajun mother.