The Puyallup Post | Volume 6 | Issue 4 | January 2001

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Mack to share racial insights Amber Bomar

Olympia rally to seek tax-free textbooks

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Caryl Mack is coming to the Puyallup campus on February 15 to discuss racial issues, diversity and other topics on race that are usually avoided in society.

Mack is not only an African American who has dealt with racial issues in his life, but is well known throughout Washington state and the nation. He has traveled to various places around the country, speaking out about the real issues behind racism. Some of the places he has spoken include Alaska, Tennessee and California.

Mack will discuss in his presentation titled “Finally ... the Nigger in Me is Dead!” whether “all men are created equal” is really true, and the impact of not knowing about racism. He said his program will address not only the fundamentals of the accomplishments of African Americans but also the impact of not knowing about Black history and the reason people do not know.

Mack has traveled throughout the United States to speak and has won more than 20 community awards for his work.

Mack volunteers as a member of numerous advisory boards for such organizations as the Seattle branch of the NAACP and the University of Washington Engineering Co-op Program.

He will answer questions after his presentation.

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Lonny Sulfaro

Pierce pulls plug on wasting energy

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Some students have been confused lately about what they can spend money for out of their funded accounts at the college’s bookstore.

This is a general overview of what funded accounts are and how they work.

There are several different types of funded accounts. Labor and Industry, the Veterans Association, Women’s Employment, and Workforce are just a few of the different kinds of accounts.

The way that funded accounts work is that an organization pays the money into the students’ accounts and then the student can use it.

See Funded accountS on page 7

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Funded accounts at bookstore

The Northwest has been under a severe energy crunch this winter and it’s leading to cutback all over.

Currently, Pierce College pays more than $20,000 a month for power and if the rate increases are planned for as much as 60 percent, so the cost of running the campus will grow enormously.

Power companies have suggested various ways for homeowners and businesses to cut costs. Pierce College has done several things to try and help conserve energy.

The college provides routine maintenance on the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems to make sure that the level of energy that they are using is at the optimal level.

goodbye tax, hello money

The water heating systems are regularly maintained by a maintenance staff.

Currently the college is looking into the effectiveness of turning off the water heaters when they aren’t needed as often.

College officials are planning to have timers with demand monitors installed to control the operation of the water heating systems when the college is closed.

Lights are the second biggest cost of the power. Currently the college’s lights are T-12 lamps that have magnetic ballasts, but Pierce is working with both Tacoma Power and Puget Sound Energy to install T-8 lamps that have electronic ballasts.

These are all ways of conserving See energy on page 7

VOLUME 6 ISSUE 4 ¥ JANUARY 2001

February 14 marks a day in Pierce College history.

It’s a day in which students plan to travel to Olympia to talk with state senators and representatives in protest of taxes on the sale of textbooks.

Students from the Puyallup campus are invited on the trip.

Although it’s on the day of romance and bliss, organizers say students can bring their sweethearts along on the trip and end up saving money in the long run.

Students can spend anywhere Sean Bills from $60 to $200 per year on textbook taxes. Since many students hold full-time jobs and pay their own tuition, the removal of the tax on textbooks is just another way students could save money.

This information was revealed to students by speakers Sean Bills and Clark Brunkow-Mather during the Jan. 16 forum on tax-free textbooks.

When asked about the taxes, student Solomon Clark Brunkow-Mather Fowler replied, “I have a car, insurance, school and books to pay for. All of this requires me to work full time. Saving 60 bucks a year on tax could really help me and people like me who have to pay their own way.”

Vice President for Government Concerns Brandon McHugh is leading the trip to Olympia.

Details on the Olympia trip had not been finalized at press time, but should be available from McHugh by email: brandon_madsen@hotmail.com.

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Will the new Safe Zone project hit or miss?

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obi Foster from the Ft. Steilacoom campus of Pierce College recently said that several instructors from that campus attended a conference at the University of Puget Sound last year about a little-known program called the Safe Zone Project. There, they listened to several speakers who related the purpose of the program, which had already been instituted at many colleges and universities around the country.

The purpose of the Safe Zone Project is to provide an area for students, faculty, and staff who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT) to feel safe.

There are now pamphlets that provide information on this subject offered free at both campuses.

However, the level of information and knowledge among the students is low because the program was just started last quarter.

Inside the Safe Zone pamphlet, faculty and students can read some information about the history of the project, information on what to do with the attached sticker, how to participate in the program, or even how not to participate in the program. On the back, there are several numbers of centers for people who are interested to call or go to for support and more information.

Faculty and staff members can place in their offices these stickers so they are visible to students who belong to the LGBT group. It will inform them that this is a safe place to talk.

You may be wondering why this program was started in the first place. That brings me back to Foster, who is the coordinator for the Criminal Justice Program of Pierce College. She told me that “the project really resonated with the instructors who had had students confide in them about situations of gay bashing and stickers or confrontations in the parking lot.”

Obviously, there was a real need for this program before even hearing about it. Foster also told me about a conference that is scheduled for January 31, tentatively slated for the Sunrise Building at Ft. Steilacoom, Pierce College for 1 p.m. There was no room number scheduled for the conference as of press time. The conference is open to all students to gain information on this project and ask questions about it.

Concerned about the amount of involvement in this project around the campus, I walked around to see if I could spot those little stickers in offices or on doorways. I was greatly disappointed to see that they were not very widespread. Perhaps the time frame is too short to expect too much of the project as of yet.

Not to misunderstand me, I found a few stickers, in some important places, however, I felt that there were not enough places that were covered.

Only time will tell if this project will be openly and widely embraced by all faculty and staff, or if it is destined to be something that is never talked about and left to be neglected and wither away into oblivion.

If you would like more information on this project or have any questions, feel free to call Foster at the Ft. Steilacoom campus of Pierce College, ext. 6437.

Also, pamphlets are available here at Puyallup in room A120.

—Israel Adams

Agnes Aswoha To focus more on my education and I’m working on it.

Meghan Kennedy To get up at 5 in the morning and get on a treadmill and I’ve achieved that.

Megan Byrd My resolution was to spend more time with nature and I’ve accomplished that.

Gail Carlson To put order to my life and get my finances in order, update my files, and finish projects.

Larry Wiseman To try to be more organized and not procrastinate. I haven’t achieved it quite yet.

Solomon Fowler My resolution is to make more free time for myself and I’m still working on it.

Krissa Hipwell My resolution is to try and do better in my classes this quarter. I haven’t kept it because I’ve been slacking off on my homework.

Shirley Bishop My resolution was to exercise more and I have accomplished it so far.

Joel Kearns I want to get to know more people this year.

Colleen Cooper To quit smoking and lose weight and I’m working on both of them.

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Straig ht answers t o your technical questions Israel Adams Puyallup Post

Q: I’m trying to create a web page, but I have limited funds, few people to turn to, and no knowledge of HT-whatsit to program the page with. Help!

A: There are several steps to creating a web page, my friend. First, you must decide what your page is going to be for. Second, you must decide what you want it to look like. Third, you have to decide what type of audience you want this page to be for. Of course, these steps overlap with each other somewhat, so once you have the first, the next two should be a snap.

On to step four: You must decide how to construct the page. In this, you have many choices. You can choose to hire an outside professional to construct your dream, but with limited funding, this is probably not an option.

So, you might want to have a friend or family member do it for you, hopefully at a reduced rate, or ideally for

no payment aside from some food and snacks, of course.

If neither of these ideas sound good to you, just turn to doing it yourself. Addressing your last concern, the fact that you have no knowledge in this area, there are still several options that can lead you to the path of website success. You might want to read up on some basic HTML programming, which can be rather simple to learn. Otherwise, you’ll have to choose from these options, just to name a few. You can: Buy a professional publishing program, which leads you through all of the steps of creating a web page and does all the work for you. Or you can: go online and find a website that will help you build it. Usually, there is little to no knowledge of HTML necessary to operate the former choice. For the latter choice, however, some rudimentary knowledge is definitely a plus.

Whatever you choose to do, I’m sure you’ll succeed following these steps. Oh yes, a few more things. Once the site is up and running, you might want to register it with a good registration service, which allows your site to be called up from search engines, websites that search through their databases of other websites to find what the user needs. Also, don’t forget to maintain the site periodically to keep it fresh, new, and interesting in order to make the multitudes of surfers who will visit come back over and over again.

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getting to Know you Getting to Know You, Getting to Know all About You ...

Kevin gausepohl This is Gausepohl’s first year at the Puyallup campus.

He’s been involved with music all his life but was formerly more involved in band than choir. That is, until his girlfriend in college asked him take a voice class because “he’d like it.” Apparently, she was right, because he’s stuck with it, and he now enjoys instructing a variety of choirs. He is taking over for Maury Pederson, who retired last year.

What is your pet peeve? This took him a while to come up with an answer. At first, he came up with bad dog smells and lying. But after a couple of days of thinking, he changed his mind. He says that he absolutely hates it when his wife leaves those big puddles on the floor in the bathroom after a shower.

When and what has been your most memorable experience? He says his daughter’s birth has to be his most memorable experience. “It was really special.”

preSident’S MeSSage Alan Kropf Student Government President

Dear students: Welcome back! It is 2001, and as we begin another ludicrously brilliant quarter, I urge everyone to stop and ponder for a moment. Set a goal for yourself, and try to smash it! Take advantage of the resources available to you, and make this quarter one to remember.

You have an extensive network of faculty and staff here to serve you, but it is up to you to utilize them. In addition to this, student leaders have been working tirelessly on organizing some great events that will be taking place during the next three

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What do you do in your spare time? He was very certain about this one— sleep. It’s no wonder. He works five other jobs. He currently teaches a music theory class at the University of Washington, is director of music at a church in Edmonds, is also director of a band at a private school in Redmond, is graduate assistant for the Husky marching band, directs a men’s choir at the University of Washington, and he now works at Pierce.

What is your favorite kind of music? He loves the way men’s voices sound when they blend together in harmony, like the groups Take 6 and Boyz II Men. (“But no offense to the women,” he says.)

What has been your most embarrassing moment in life? He says this is a hard one, because he doesn’t get embarrassed easily—He “doesn’t let himself get embarrassed easily.”

Who do you look up to as far as music goes? He looks up to Dr. Geoffrey Boers at the University of Washington and John Rutter. He also looks up to singers like BabyFace, because he admires them for their talent.

What do you have an extreme fear of? He says being embarrassed and being put on the spot when you’re new to something has got to be the worst.

He says that when he’s directing, that’s different, because he’s done that a lot and knows what he’s doing, but when he’s new to something and everyone is watching he really dislikes that.

What is your favorite type of food? He loves Chinese, but he doesn’t eat it because it’s bad for you and he’s trying to watch what he eats. But he says that sometimes when no one’s watching he’ll sneak off to Safeway to buy some China Express. are you a married man? Sorry girls, he’s taken.

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Of course, anyone eating lunch in the college’s cafeteria has noticed that the Daffo Deli only accepts cash. Why? Many reasons have lead to the cause of a cashonly system.

Sue Hawkins, manager of the Deli, has been directing students to Student Programs to get a debit machine. She says the only reason they have not had one before is the cost of the machinery.

When Food Management Corp. took over the management of the Deli, the organization began declining checks. They could not accept them anymore because of the high number of fake checks from being written. Also, checks take money to cash,

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give us one weird detail about you. He rides a motorcycle. He sometimes comes to class with all of his “gear” on.

What piece of advice would you give to someone who is considering a major in music? “If you can quit, you should.” (It’s a quote from someone who told him that a while back.) He says that basically, if music is not your life long dream, you might not be happy pursuing it. He says it takes dedication, as any major, but it is not a field you make much money in, so if you are not happy doing it, you might end up miserable.

He adds, quite honestly, that you just might end up with six jobs, too.

But I don’t know where he heard that.

which is another reason they are not accepting them.

The debit machine costs around $500 to purchase. Despite the fact that it is $500, there will a monthly fee the Deli will have to pay. Students will have to pay a 40 cent usage fee each time they use the machine, to pay for the monthly fee.

Hawkins said she is willing to put the extra effort in to allow the students to have a debit machine in the Deli. She is not sure if they will ever accept checks again.

Student government representative Christine Chilton has been working on getting a debit machine installed in the Deli.

“The phone line in the Deli must be fixed first,” she said. “I hope to have it in

by Spring quarter.”

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if you won a million dollars, how would you spend it? He says he’d pay off all student loans first. Then he’d buy a house, and pay off the kids college, try to “make it last, be sensible.” is that your final answer? Yes, but if he really had a million dollars, he’s not sure what he’d actually do with it.

months. There is everything from an overnight ski trip to Mt. Hood to live music and comedians in the atrium to forums discussing the issues that affect you.

To get the big picture of what is going on, pick up one of the spiffy calendars that are available in A130. For those of you who have never visited our wonderful office in A130, I urge you to do so.

We are open to suggestions and ideas, so come in and make yourself heard. If you can’t make the time to come in, give us a call at 841-8487.

On behalf of everyone in Student Programs, have a fun and exciting quarter.

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Events Calendar

By Lonny Sulfaro

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“You have questions, we have answers.”

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A new quarter has begun and there are a lot of things happening on campus. Don’t worry about not knowing what’s going on because it’s all here in this issues events calendar.

The week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 is Health Week at the college. Students will be able to learn about a variety of wellness issues. On Jan. 29 there will be a Success Workshop on study skills and effective notetaking at noon in room A138. There will also be a tour and visitation to Western Washington University. Students interested can get their tickets in A120.

On Jan. 30, there will be a Yoga Class at noon in room L206. Students can sign up for this event in A130.

There are a couple of things going on Jan. 31. There will be a lecture by Chris Vanneson title Putin’s Russia at noon in A136. There will also be a Muscle Toning Class at noon in L206 and once again students interested can sign up in A130.

The month of February kicks off with a feature film by Sherman Alexie entitled Smoke Signals being shown all day in the atrium on Feb. 1.

On Feb. 2, there will be a Peer to Peer Workshop in L207 at noon. It’s titled “Word 2000: Term Paper MLA Style.” There will also be a tour and visitation to the University of Washington Seattle campus. Students can get tickets in A120 for this event.

Health Week ends on Feb. 3 with a CPR/First Aid Certification Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in A161. The cost is $25 and you can buy tickets in A120.

For students who are interested in transferring there will be a Success Workshop titled “Transfer 101” on Feb. 5 at noon in A138.

Students can enjoy karaoke and pizza on Feb. 6 at noon in the atrium. In the evening, there will be a Success Workshop titled “The Balancing Act” at 7:40 in L244.

On Feb. 7, there will be a monologue given by Sherman Alexie titled “Killing Indians: Myths, Lies, and Exaggerations” at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre. Tickets are available in A120.

There will be a transfer tour in the atrium from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. There will also be a Peer to Peer workshop titled “Word 2000: Formatting a One Page Essay” at noon in L207.

On Feb. 9, there will be a student council meeting at noon in the atrium for all students interested in what’s going on at the college There will be a ski and snowboarding trip to Mt. Hood on the weekend of Feb. 10 and 11. Tickets are $70 for students and $95 for non-students. The cost covers transportation, lift tickets for two days, and lodging. Students can sign up in A120.

For students who have a position or opinion on school issues they can let their voice be heard at the student speak out on the 13th at noon in the atrium. There will also be a community town meeting at 7 p.m. in L244.

The 14th is Valentines Day. It is also sexual health day.

Students will be able to increase their knowledge about sex and well being, all day in the library science building.

There will also be a rally in Olympia at the capital building for tax free textbooks. Also on the 14th there will be a presentation in the Men’s Issues Series titled Intimate Violence: Realities and Myths at noon in the atrium.

On Feb. 15, Carl Mack will speak on racial issues at noon in the atrium. There will also be a Peer to Peer workshop on Powerpoint presentations at noon in L207.

There are no classes on Monday, Feb. 19 in honor of President’s Day. Feb. 20 is the last day for students to drop classes.

Comedian Troy Thirdgill will be performing at noon in the atrium.

There will be another Men Issues Series presentation on Feb. 21 titled “Confronting Father Absence” in the atrium at noon.

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Q:

I have been going on dates with this girl and when we go out she holds my hand and acts like we are dating. However, when we are in a group or at school she tells people we are just friends. Is she interested or not?

A: Of course, she is interested. We think that she could be a little unsure if she likes you so she is just getting to know you. She also want s you to think she is interested so you do not pursue anyone else.

If you really like her, hold on and wait, she probably likes you a lot too. She might also be a little scared to get into a relationship for some reason. You should make a point to talk to her about the situation.

Q:

My husband and his ex-wife can not communicate , which puts me in the middle. How can I get them to put their differences aside?

A: Although you want to resolve this problem, there really is not a lot you can do in this situation. Your husband and his ex need to solve this on their own.

You can encourage him to forgive her and try to move on. Good luck .

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Why do women act the way they do?

What do they want in a guy? What do guys do wrong to push girls away?

A: OK, are you ready for this one? Women act the way they do for many reasons. A lot of women do not want to reveal the way they feel so it is sometimes hard to know what they are thinking. Although each woman is different, the only way to figure her out is to talk to her. Ask her what she is thinking and don’t give up. Each girl wants something different in a guy. There really is no way of knowing if you are her type unless you get to know her. And guys do lot of things to push girls away.

First of all even if you ask, a lot of guys don’t tell

F Fiin nd diin ng g tth he e f fu un nd ds s Now is the time be looking for all the financial aid you can get! Deadlines are approaching and you have to get your act together. Here are some tips that can help you get the money that is out there.

1. Read all of the scholarship requirements and directions carefully! Only apply for those scholarships you are qualified.

2. Follow directions carefully. Include all required information. Leave nothing blank.

3. Photocopy all forms before you fill out the form.

Use the copy as your draft. Your final application should be on the original form and it needs to be perfect.

4. Neatness does count! Use a typewriter or wordprocessor. Write the entire question if using additional pages. Double-space and use 1” to 1.5” margins. If it is messy, it probably will end up in the reject pile.

5. Proofread and use your spell-check!!!

6. Watch those deadlines. Place a deadline on yourself to have everything ready BEFORE it is due. If other people are supplying parts, give them a deadline, one BEFORE the deadline you placed on yourself. If you

you what they are thinking. This also is a problem many women have. And as far as pushing women away, making fun of women is not the key to their hearts. When you tell a woman how you truly feel about her, most women are flattered. Most importantly, be yourself because you don’t want to deceive them into liking someone you’re not.

Q:

I have a 15 year old son and he is the only son out of three kids. He and his father are having problems . I was wondering if there was anything I could do to break the tension they are having.

A: You should talk to your husband about having a family meeting. The two of you should encourage your son to talk about issues he might be having.

Being 15 is not always easy . Some of the tension might be coming from these issues. You also need to tell them to talk to each other more.

Q:

How do you get someone to like you?

A: By far being yourself is the key. If they don’t like you for you, then they aren’t meant to be. Let them know in a casual way that you might be interested, but don’t be forceful.

Q:

Statistics show that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. How do you know that it will last?

A: You need to know for a fact , no doubts, that this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with.

Many happily married couples that we’ve met say that they “just knew that this was the one.” We can’t testify to it ourselves, but we can say that knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is the one is probably a good way to tell that you will last. Marriage is no small matter, and it’s also worth the while to wait and give it time, to make sure about the person you are tying the knot with.

cannot send it in on time, you are out of luck. It is your responsibility to get the application in on time.

7. Add extra items (BUT only if not forbidden!) You might include a short essay such as “My Education/Career Goals” or explain how this scholarship will help you reach your goals. Include items that put you in a positive light such as acceptance letter to colleges, an invitation to join an honor society, or other group. Limit these items to three or four.

8. Finishes touches. Make copies of your finished applications. These will be useful in completing other application. Include your name and social security number on ALL pages, usually the top right-hand margin.

9. Sending it off. Do not fold your application. Use an 8” x 10” envelope for mailing. Make sure you have the correct postage. Send it off with plenty of time to get there.

10. Thank you letters. Not only is it essential to send a thank you if you are awarded, but it is nice to use a thank you letter as your application cover page.

11. Lastly, The application represents you. Be neat, timely, and complete.

Remember that we have a Financial Aid Advisor.

Anytime you have a question regarding scholarships and financial aid, contact Pam Bott at 840-8398 or stop by her office, room .

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Phi Kappa theta club project streams ahead

By David Johnson Puyallup Post

The Pierce College Chapter of PHI THETA KAPPA is planning to participate in a spring activity called “The Stream Team.” Several city and county programs, including the following, locally fund the Stream Team project: • Pierce County Water Programs • City of Tacoma Stormwater Program • Cities of Lakewood, Puyallup, Sumner and Fife During Spring Quarter, PHI THETA KAPPA will spend a day working on one of the area streams doing some of the following: • Stream monitoring, which includes recording stream insect life and testing water samples for pH and dissolved oxy-

gen content.

• Planting: Eliminating invasive nonnative plants and establishing native plants along the stream banks.

• Cleaning up: Removing trash and litter from the streambeds and banks.

• Sign program: This is the creation and maintenance of proper signage that informs the public about community streams.

• Stenciling, which is marking storm drains along local streets with “Dump No Waste-Drains to Stream or Bay” notices.

Students interested in learning more about the field day could contact Nathan B. Thomas of PHI THETA KAPPA. The Club meets at noon every other Tuesday in room L-244, which is the ground floor of the Library building.

it was a dark and stormy . . .

Part ii of ? continued from december 2000 edition I clutched the heavy bag close to my chest as I made my way down the winding path. My mind already was thinking ahead to my classes, which was why I was taken by surprise when . . . I heard the sharp sound of metal hitting a storm drain cover. I turned toward the sound to see what it might be. Looking back across the rain-soaked parking lot, I could make out the profile of someone kneeling by a sports car. It was too dark to make out any features, save that the person did not seem to want any attention. A sense of being in the wrong place at the wrong time came over me. I was alone in this dark and stormy lot and this other person seemed not to want any observers.

After about almost a minute, I decided to take courage and play the part of responsible student. Whoever it was, they knew I’d heard the noise and was aware of my presence.

“Hey, you over there by the car!” I hollered toward the dark figure, trying to sound confident and tough, “What are you doing?” No answer came, but the person began to stand up. It was a good 200 feet away from me, but I could tell from my place that he was a pretty big fellow.

“Well, are you in need of anything?” I added, feeling a bit fearful of antagonizing this strange dark figure. The wind had picked up speed and a shrill whistling sound was cutting thru the branches of the fir trees around the lot.

Again, there was silence, but I noticed that the man was moving toward me, with a tire iron in his left hand. The light from the street lamps would occasionally glance off the bright metal. 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.

You ought to bE in PiCtuREs: Ian and Jessica Jerzyk get ready to watch Toy Story II at the Family Movie Night Jan. 19.

third building taking shape Israel Adams Puyallup Post

For the past several years, students have been hearing sketchy reports about how the third building is going. Well students, look no farther; here is the update you’re in need of.

The third building, or Phase III, is in the final part of its planning phase.

Callie Drotz, the Vice President of Student Concerns, recently provided this information on the project.

“The Phase III committee ... has been meeting with the architects to finalize the plans,” said Drotz.

Most of the plans for the building have been finalized, and the committee was able to fight for 5,000 square foot for a

student center in the new building. This area, though now being planned into the design, will still need to be funded, however.

This funding might possibly hit students in the wallet.

However, “we will do as many fundraising activities as possible to ensure a lower student fee,” said Drotz.

It is important to keep in mind that this fee is still not set in concrete, so you can breathe easy for now.

The third building is slated to include a coffee shop, lounge areas, larger offices for both Student Programs and the student newspaper, a new computer lab, and more classrooms and faculty offices for the ever-expanding school.

Smoke Signals alexie at liber t y Megan Peart Puyallup Post

The extraordinary Sherman Alexie is coming to town.

He will speak to a sold-out crowd at the Liberty Theatre at 7 p.m. on February 7.

Not only will those attending get the opportunity to meet someone famous, they will hear about the myths, lies and exaggerations of killing Indians.

Alexie is the writer of numerous books such as Reservation Blues and The

Lone Ranger. He has even written a screenplay called Smoke Signals.

Alexie is the winner of many awards and is a nationally-known writer.

His books are available in the bookstore on campus.

He will be available to sign his books after the show.

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Where are you going?

Simple steps help students transfer to four-year schools Transferring to a four-year college or university takes a lot of planning. Whether you are finishing an A.A.S. or taking just a few classes, use the checklist below to ensure your transfer is as smooth as possible.

Step 1 - Complete this step early in your college career: • Research all your college options. Use the Internet and library resources.

• Visit and tour the campus.

• Decide on a major.

• Decide which schools you would like to attend.

• Learn the admission requirements for the school as well as the admission requirements to the program of your choice.

Step 2 - This step is continuous throughout the first year of your education: • Review the required prerequisites for your major.

• Find out other graduation requirements for both your two-year and fouryear school.

• Discuss your community college course selection with an advisor at the four-year school.

Step 3 - This “final” step should take place before you complete your coursework at the two-year college.

• Fill out a “Degree and Diploma” application. Application deadlines for each quarter are listed in the Class Bulletin.

• Complete admission applications.

Note application deadlines and any required fees.

• Note and fulfill any specific admission requirements.

• Apply for financial aid and scholarships. Also, note priority deadlines. These will vary by school.

• Request official transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.

• If you have not been in contact with an advisor at the four-year school, now is the time to do it. Have your coursework evaluated.

• If you need to apply for housing, pay attention to deadlines and deposits. Many schools have priority deadlines for housing and require deposits to reserve your room.

If you have more questions, make an appointment with an advisor. Call 8408431 or stop by room A115 during business hours Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Put A sPELL on You: Bobby “Bruce Lee” Miller performs a flying Kung Fu kick under the influence of hypnotist Jerry Harris on January 11.

Funded accounts from front page

Each organization has a different way of paying into the accounts. Some pay quarterly, while others will pay up to two years, depending on the organization.

The organization donating the money make the rules and regulations about what the funds can be used for.

The funds usually cover tuition, books, and supplies like pencils and

paper.

A lot of the funds will cover small scientific calculators for math classes, but for students in upper level math classes who need graphing calculators, the funds won’t always pay for them.

Most of the funds won’t pay for any expensive items such as laptop computers.

Students who need items like these can fill out request forms that are either approved or denied by the agency funding the account.

If unapproved items are charged to the students’ accounts, then either the agency or the student is billed.

Clothing and other unessential items can’t be charged to the accounts.

Each student who has a funded account meets with an advisor before the quarter starts to determine what the funds can be used for.

That’s how funded accounts work.

Students who have any other questions about funded accounts should talk to their advisor for further information.

energy from front page

energy, but there are also several things that the faculty and students can do to help.

Computers use a large amount of energy, so college officials are asking students to shut them off when they’re not in use. If students are going to use a computer, but won’t be printing anything out, then they are asking students to turn off the printer.

When anyone leaves a room, make sure to turn off the lights and other equipment that’s not being used. For teachers who have large windows in their classrooms, try using natural light instead of the regular lights in class.

Also for teachers, if a classroom is cold, don’t turn the thermostat above 70 degrees. Turning it above 70 degrees won’t heat the room any faster and may even make it too hot in the room.

Instead of using the fax machine, send an e-mail if possible. It uses a lot less energy than faxing.

For everyone, don’t use the handicapped door openers if it’s not necessary “We all need to work together to conserve energy as much as possible. The worst isn’t over yet,” said Pierce College Director of Facilities Al Downs.

RACk’Em uP: Pierce student Brian Foronda lines up for a critical three-bank shot during the Student Programs Rec Night for evening students Jan. 17.

community town Meeting & Student Speak out Express yourself and listen to the issues that concern our school and the Puyallup Community.

Community Town Meeting • 7 p.m., Feb. 13, L244 Student Speak Out • Noon, Feb. 13, Atrium

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aquarius January 21 - February 19 What is done is done. So you blew your New Year’s resolution already. Who hasn’t? Quit beating on yourself and come to your senses. Tomorrow is another day.

Pisces February 20 - March 20 Survival is not an issue for you. You are here to conquer. Just remember not to step on anyone on your way to conquering that mountain. Sheep are not the only critters that live on mountains. aries March 21 - April 19 Someone is doing all the talking right now and it is driving you nuts! Timing is everything. Now is the time to tell them talk is cheap. It is time for them to prove their talk or zip it!

taurus April 20 - May 20 Your inner voice is your best guide. Follow your heart and listen to your real self. Be honest with yourself and all will be well in your world. gemiNi May 21 - June 21 Control thyself! Frantic people are less likely to be taken seriously. Take a deep breath, count to 10, and smile. People will listen when you calm down. caNcer June 22 - July 22 If you want to be somewhere else, quit wishing and just do it. Your lack of confidence is going to keep you right where you are. Believe in yourself. If that does not work, just fake it until you make it! leo July 23 -August 22 Time flies when you are having fun! Remember why you are here. Keep up with all your obligations or fun will turn into run! virgo August 23 - September 22 Someone is looking over your shoulder and you do not know why. A little paranoia is healthy if you make it work for you. Don’t worry, it is just to keep you honest with yourself.

libra September 23 - October 22 Hey, you big winner you! Good for you. Now use your common sense and stash away some of that good fortune for a rainy day. It is okay to take risks, as long as you have got today and tomorrow covered. scorPio October 23 - November 21 Your hidden talents are being exposed these days.

Careful, you do not want anyone to know all your cards. The one thing you cherish most is your privacy. sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You, the bearer of universal truth, will be expected to take charge. You will not have any trouble as long as you can deliver. Just remember to deliver the truth with some diplomacy.

caPricorN December 22 - January 19 Quitter? Not you! After all the abuse you have taken, you are still ready to get back on that bull.

You have lots of grit and determination. Go get ‘em partner!

Movie Review: The girl next door falls for the boy from the wrong side of the tracks — and of a different race.

Julia Stiles (Ten Things I Hate About You, Down to You) plays a small-town gal with a yen for ballet. After her family moves to Chicago, she forges an unlikely romantic relationship with a classmate (Sean Patrick Thomas). He’s got some funky dance moves of his own, but he doesn’t need toe shoes to boogie. amber Bomar: I would advise that you run out and spend a little money this movie. It’s well worth it.

It’s got a little bit of everything; some happiness, some sadness, some funniness, some goofiness, and some action. It’s pretty satisfying. And it is definitely a tear jerker.

I would say that out of all of the romantic comedies I’ve seen recently, it would rank among the best. And I am one who loves to spend money on a good, sappy love story. So, calling all romantics! This is definitely one you want to see!

I do have to say, though, that it does have its fair amount of bad language, and there is a little bit of violence involved. But I thought that the plot was very realistic, and it really shows you what it’s like to grow up in a poor neighborhood where a lot of gang violence goes on.

I also really liked that it had to do with interracial affairs. A lot of the problems in the movie stem from people being of different colors, and that was very believable.

Many the Caucasians still don’t understand how to deal with African Americans, and, being a Caucasian myself, this movie gave me a good perspective on how it really is for them.

The movie also gives you a look as to what a ballet dancer goes through - like the frustrations behind all of the hard work that goes into it. It’s really a very realistic movie.

As far as the love story goes, it couldn’t have been

more satisfying. It grips you, not right from the start, but as it gets further into the movie, it leave you wanting more. As Thelma Adams, from US Weekly said, Sarah (Julia Stiles) and Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas) have “more slow-burning chemistry than any romantic pair this season.” I would have to agree with her on that one.

I haven’t seen a loves tory that builds up this nicely in a long time.

And, as far as the music goes, it was “slammin.”

(You’d have to go see the movie to understand.) It was upbeat, funky, and it leaves you wanting to dance.

Of course, being an MTV music production, it would have to, right? I don’t know about you, but a lot of the time, for me, if the music in a movie is lame, it kind of ruins it. Most of the music in this movie was music you’d hear on KUBE 93, and it went along with the theme perfectly.

So, it’s a great movie to see. It’s a dose of reality in a culture that tries to candy coat things, along with a wonderful, inspiring love story backed up by great music that will leave your toes tapping. But I wouldn’t recommend trying to do some of Julia’s moves because your toes just may end up sore.

And by the way, guys, this is a great date movie. So, if you’re thinking about asking that girl out, and you just don’t know where to go, it’s a great start. It just may leave you wanting more ... of that thing called love.

Steve heeb: I hate to burst anyone’s bubble, but this movie was mediocre at best. I didn’t realize that this was another MTV project until I saw the opening credits. Had I missed that bit of information there, I’m sure it wouldn’t have taken long to come to that conclusion. During the whole movie I kept waiting for a Vidal Sasoon commercial to pop up followed by a segment of Spring Break Dancefest. This movie was a two-hour commercial for the hip-hop network. I’m sure the six other people in the theater had won tickets from KUBE or Funky Monkey.

Other than the movie being a thinly threaded video for the longest music medley ever, I was unimpressed with the grittiness of the story.

I thought the movie could have been improved if the

Save the last dance Paramount

director: Thomas Carter Starring: Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, Terry Kinney, Biana Lawson rated: PG-13 (violence, sexual content, language, brief drug references) on a scale of five popcorns...

Amber says:

Steve says:

violent nature of many of the characters was either eliminated or greatly increased. If you want the audience to know that a bad guy is really bad, make him bad. No pushing or shoving, if he’s firing a gun at the rivals, kill someone. And what kind of gang rivals survive a driveby, disabling the car a block down the street but then wait for the police and ambulances to arrive? If you want to portray tough urban gang warfare, some kids are going to have to die.

And why introduce characters from the old school, or the new principal for that matter, if they have no real role in the movie? There was some good character interaction in the classroom and cafeteria scenes early on, but less than halfway through I wasn’t sure why there were any scenes outside the bar and bump-and-grind dance floor. I guess MTV thinks dancing must involve some risk of pregnancy.

This was MTV’s blatant promotion of teen sex, underage drinking and gangsta rap. Like the network itself, it was 95 percent drugs, rape and violence with a 5-minute “Don’t sell drugs” message thrown in.

Watch it on cable if you must, but you’d probably be better off spending some quality time with your family.