The Puyallup Post | Volume 4 | Issue 7 | March 1999

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Where does our money go: A budget breakdown Susan Cherry The Puyallup Post

The last time you went to an event, heard a speaker, or ate a free lunch on campus, did you even wonder where it all came from? If by chance you did, here are the answers to some of the questions you may have had.

Who is paying for the activities on this campus? All student activities are paid for by the Services and Activities fund. These funds are based on enrollment at Pierce College-Puyallup campus.

Where does the money come from? Money for all student services and activities comes from tuition. Each student enrolled at the Puyallup campus pays an S&A fee of $5.10 per credit, not exceeding a 10-credit maximum. This fee is part of your tuition; it is not a separate fee.

Do other colleges have this fee?

Every state college or university, 2 year or 4 year, have a Service and Activity budget, which is mandated by the legislature.

Who decides where the money is spent? This campus has an S & A Budget committee that develops the budget for that particular year. The committee is comprised of 4 students and 3 non-students. This ensures that students hold the majority vote. The four students are represented by two students at large, (students that are not a part of the student leadership team) one student from Student Activities board, and one student from Student Government.

How do they decide where the money is spent? A memo is sent to all faculty informing them that packets are available to request funds. After the packets are returned, committee members review them. There are state guidelines that determine how the S&A funds can be spent. For example, S&A funds cannot be used to hire faculty or support any instructional department. Once it is determined that the request fits the criteria, the committee reviews previous budgets. The committee then discusses, at great length, the amount requested, determine whether to grant approval, or based on previous budgets, whether any adjustments are appropriate. After all the requests are complete, they finalize the budget.

What happens if the funding requested is not approved? If the funding is not approved and/or the requests have been altered, there is an appeal process in which the recipient can state their grievance. In some cases, however, the recipient may attend this meeting just to thank the committee for the amount they were allocated.

How much was the budget this year? The budget is based on the enrollment at each campus. This year, the Puyallup campus’ budget was 260,221.00.

Here was the final outcome of last year’s budget. (See graph at right) Besides the entertainment, what are we spending the money on?

These are just some of the programs and

activities that were offered so far this year: Services and Activities Budget Student success workBudget shops, Welcome activities Account title Student Programs the first week, New stuOffice of Student Programs $51,000 dent orientation, Health Graphics/Media $5,000 and wellness programLeadership Training and Development $10,000 ming and resource infor$39,559 Activities Board mation, Leadership trainArtists and Speakers $7,500 ing, Student/community Clubs $3,000 artists and speakers, Entertainment $9,500 Student newspaper, Built Outreach $3,500 outdoor sport court, $5,000 Publicity/Promotions Student government, Recreations $5,000 Student handouts, Student Development $9,000 General services and stuStudent Orientation $18,250 dent, Athletics $10,000 publications/brochures Puyallup Student Newspaper $15,000 Free tutoring, free writing services in the Instructional Support writing center; handouts Alternative Learning Center $3,000 on career information, Library $12,000 and general student help Music Department (Choir) $4,750 in the library.

Tutoring $9,000 There are many stuWriting Center $9,000 dents and staff members who are involved in Instructional Support developing, planning and Advising/Career Center $11,000 funding the activities and Student Worker - Plant Operations $2,162 services on this campus.

Special Needs $5,000 Since entertainment is Student Programs Personnel $13,000 more noticeable to students, there may be an $260,221 impression that most of TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET Contingency Fund $50,000 the funds sponsor these activities; however, the overall percentage of S&A budget that to the campus. They make a big difgoes to entertainment events is very ference in terms of student stress and small compared to other things. how they feel about the campus,” said “I think that entertainment and Mari Kruger, Student Services recreation activities are very important Coordinator.

Puyallup one step closer to full campus status Doug Weisgerber The Puyallup Post

Pierce College may be going through some changes over the next year. With the possibilty of greater funding for the Pierce College on the horizon, the differences felt may not be large but the benefit will be great. Currently the state legislature is debating a budget that includes a possible 2 million dollars for the next two years for Pierce College Puyallup. This increase will allow for an expansion of all the various student services provided here. The library and computer labs will increase their hours, and more faculty will be hired. All of this is of course contingent on the issue of Full Campus Status.

On February 17 a delegation of Pierce Students attended a legislative luncheon

Photo by Doug Weisgerber

Representatives from Pierce College meet with state legislators. held on the topic of Pierce. The issues discussed were the condition of Fort Steilicoom’s portables, and more impor-

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Joyce McDonald (R), Jim Kastama (D), and Calvin Goings (D), local representa-

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tives from the 25th district, seemed to be perhaps the only legislators to pay any attention. What is full campus status?

What does it mean to students here at Pierce? Currently Pierce-Puyallup is listed under the budget for Pierce College as a whole, even though it is larger than some stand alone community colleges in the state. This means that no matter the quality of the education here at Puyallup we do not have equal monetary representation. We meet every qualification for a full campus, the only issue is whether or not the budget will be approved. This budget will give an additional two million dollars for the operation of Pierce-Puyallup over the next two years. This money will go to, among other things, the hiring of new

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editor of three years says ‘good-bye’ to Post

Pam Luke

The Puyallup Post

I have been the editor for the Puyallup Campus Post for almost three years, and in that time I have learned so much. Being a member of the newspaper staff has allowed me the opportunity to meet and work with many terrific people, as well as the chance to acquire valuable skills.

The paper has grown a lot in the last three years, and I’m proud of the progress it’s made. It’s hard for me to leave, but I know the paper is in great hands and that it will continue to be an important asset for the students of Pierce College-Puyallup.

I would like to acknowledge a few of the many people who have supported me in my position as editor. These

s t u d e n t s Every quarter $51 comes out of our tuition to support things such as the writing center and tutors in the math center. Is the money spent wisely?

“In general it’s wise. I personally have not used them, but I am not opposed for the money that is spent to support them.

However, I would prefer it was used for things such as the writing center and tutors only. If students want entertainment they should go to the movies.”

Wendy Myhre “I have never used the Writing center, but I think it is great that it is available to students who need it. The help should be available, but the entertainment has got to go.”

Camay Hammond

“Yes, I think the money is being spent wisely. I think it’s a good idea and it’s better than raising the tuition.”

Araina Barr

people have all helped make my job easier and very rewarding. First, I would like to thank Nancy Bolle because without her recommendation and encouragement I would never have had the courage to apply for the job. After a sixteen year absence from school, I wasn’t sure that I could handle the courses, and I didn’t know if attending Pierce College was the right choice for me.

Nancy Bolle was the first person to help me see that it was.

I also would like to thank Mari Kruger for her support. I could always count on her whenever I needed information or ideas for articles. She made it possible for me to connect with the right people. This made my job easier, and it significantly enhanced the quality of the

s p e a k o u t What was you best Spring Break trip ever?

Going to Spain with my Spanish class.

—Wes Pryne I went with my friends on a witnessing mission to Zimbabwae for church. It was a blast.

—Tim Swhalen When I went and played strip Bingo with my mom.

—Kim Spaeth A group of friends went camping at a lake and played hide and go seek on a little abandoned island across from the shore. We were so tired that we couldn’t swim back so we spent the night.

—Danielle Helton It was a few years ago at a small college in New Orleans. A group of 12 students (myself included) took a boat ride to Juneau, Alaska. It wasn’t very cold, but it was very interesting. I will never forget this twoweek trip. We all had fun and it was an adventure also.

—Don Warren

information being put into the paper. Her support of The Post in general meant a great deal to me, and it has contributed to the paper’s ongoing success.

Finally, I would like to thank Teresa Josten. I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor. Everything I know about journalism I learned from her. The Post has gone through many changes and has weathered some adversity over the last three years. During that time her knowledge, patience and humor have added immeasurably to any contributions I might have made as its editor.

I wish the current staff much success as they continue to provide information, entertainment, and most importantly, a voice for the students on the Puyallup campus.

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A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans!

Every 45 seconds a house catches on fire in the United States!

In Quebec, Canada, an old law states that margarine must be a different color from butter. This law is the result of Quebec dairy lobbyists’ pressure to “protect” their dairy business. They claimed margarine was beginning to resemble butter, and was being mistaken for real butter. Make margarine unattractive, and consumers would stick to butter. The Quebec government caved in and tried to impose a dark vermilion-colored margarine, which was disgusting. The color, finally, at the other extreme, is a pallid almostwhite-colorless margarine.

The bible is the most shoplifted book in the United States.

Illinois has the highest number of personalized license plates than any other state.

Head injuries occur about every 15 seconds in the United States.

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In the United States in 1995, KFC sold 11 pieces of chicken for every man, woman and child in the country.

Bother: To disturb or anger, especially When by the divorce rate goes up in the United minor irritations annoy..

States, toy makers say the sale of toys also rises.

“There should be more tutors and more money for those who are tutoring. I do have a comment on the bands who play in the atrium, though.

They should move them to a place where there are better acoustics. It echoes too much in the atrium.”

Kathleen Collobert “I think there should be better awareness for the things out there that are available to students. They should get the word out more and present activities better. It’s too bad there aren’t more Game Daze. I mean the sports court is a good idea, but with Washington weather it’s not such a great idea.”

Stephanie Bissette

Recently the Columbia Bank ATM outside of the Daffo-Deli has started passing out fees to any nonColumbia Bank users who want money from their machine. I can’t think of anything worse than removing $10 from MY bank account and being charged $1.50 to do it. And to make the matter worse, I am charged by my bank as well. So lets do the math— I remove $10, plus $3 in fees; this leaves me with a grand total of minus $13 out of my savings. It’s robbery. If you know why they charge to use the ATM,

The Puyallup Post For information on how to submit a story idea or advertising rates, call 840-8496.

Editor: Susan Cherry Production Manager: Heidi Redford Reporters: Meagan McDonald and Doug Weisgerber

In 1865 opium was grown in the state of Virginia and a product was distilled from it that yielded 4 percent morphine. In 1867 it was grown in Tennessee; six years later it was cultivated in Kentucky. During these years, opium, marijuana and cocaine could be purchased legally over the counter from any druggist.

Rhode Island is the smallest state with the longest name. The official name, used on all state documents, is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Corrections concerning several mistakes in the EET story printed in the March edition are listed below: Catherine Burns is the instructor for this program. She was also the primary developer of the program. the students are studying Technology, not engineering and the course does not include instruction on assembling computers. The course is not an eight course class, rather sixteen.

April 1999

Leslie’s Lip Service LesLie RuPPeRt Vice President of Activities

Hey all! I know it is the beginning of Spring and we are all still a little dazed from a week of relaxation so the Student Programs group decided to slam you with a little fun right off the bat.

Join in the fun on Wednesday, April 7th in the Atrium at noon for free subs.

After you eat, hop on the Bungee Bull Ride and hang on for some wild laughs.

If you are still starved for more fun, come on back to the Lecture Hall at 7:30 pm Friday, April 9th for the musical stylings of David Langley. This country music star will play until 9 pm. Free for Pierce College students and family. There will be plenty of room for dancing.

Pierce College clubs will be represented on campus Monday, April 12th all day in the Atrium. Don’t see something you like, start a club of your own. Prep yourself for the Swing Cruise in May, on April 13th in the Atrium. We will be serving free ice cream with the swing lessons at Noon. Feel free to participate or watch.

The campus Financial Aid Advisor, Pam Bott, will be putting on a “Searching for Scholarships” workshop on Wednesday, April 14 at Noon in L206.

Help to promote Disabilities Awareness on April 15. See Jason in the

Student Programs office for details.

Participate in the first of three open play Basketball days starting at noon on our new Sports Court on Friday, April 16th.

For ladies and gentlemen looking for some tips on how to defend themselves, check out one of the three consecutive classes on Self Defense. Saturday, April 17, 24, and May 8 from 10:15-Noon in the Library/Science Lobby.

World traveler Eric Saperston will bring his program “The Journey” to our campus on Tuesday, April 20 at Noon in the Lecture Hall. This interactive presentation brings a fresh perspective to students on success and failure. For more information contact Claire in the Student Programs office.

Celebrate Earth Day with a hike to the Grove of the Patriarchs at Mt. Rainier on Saturday, April 24th. Sign up in room A130 by April 22nd.

For more information on any of these events feel free to give us a call at 840-8487. Our office is located in A130 and is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am-5 pm and Fridays from 8 am-12 pm. Hope you enjoy the first few weeks of class. Don’t forget to stop in and say hello!

Lead and learn at Pierce College Looking to get the most out of your college experience? Pierce College at Puyallup has a variety of leadership opportunities to allow students to lead and learn.

Positions are appointed. They are available to current and entering students.

Leaders earn $6.50 per hour and work an average of 15 hours per week.

The activities board is comprised of eight student coordinators who organize and implement a variety of social, cultural, educational and recreational activities for the campus and surrounding community.

Each member brings enthusiasm, a desire to have fun and a goal of providing quality program opportunities for student growth and development. Students who serve on

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instructors, the purchase of new equipment for Science and Technology classes, the expansion of computer lab, and library hours and the expansion of service in the guidance office. The student who bore most of the responsibility for explaining all this was Jason Schlegel, Vice President for Government Concerns. Perhaps the most effective arguments perhaps came from the students in attendance, who were at one point asked to stand up and tell a little about why they were there.

Schlegel commented, “It’s important that our representatives here from us, the Students at Pierce College, you can reach

the activities board get valuable hands-on work experience in event planning, promotion, budget management and public relations. No experience is necessary to apply.

Appointed positions on the students activities board include coordinators for artists & speakers, clubs, entertainment, graphics and entertainment, graphics and design, orientation/student programs assistant, outreach, promotions/publicity, recreation and intramurals and student development.

Applications are available in room A120. Applications must be submitted by April 23.

For more information, call Mari Kruger at 840-8472. them by email, from the 25th district you can reach Senator Goings at goings_ca@leg.wa.gov, Representative Kastama at kastama_ja@leg.wa.gov, Representative McDonald at mcdonald_jo@leg.wa.gov. 28th district legislators Senator Shirley Winsley at winsley_sh@leg.wa.gov Representative Mike Carrell at carrell_mi@leg.wa.gov and Representative Gigi Talcott at talcott_gi@leg.wa.gov for those in the 2nd district Senators Marilyn Rasmussen can be reached at rasmusse_ma@leg.wa.gov, and Representatives Roger Bush and Tom Cambell can be reached at bush_ro@leg.wa.gov and cambell_to@leg.wa.gov respectivly.”

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BROOKe OLiVeR ASPCP President

Welcome back to spring quarter!

Right now, Student Programs is working on achieving full campus status for Puyallup. What does that mean to you?

What it means is: more library and computer lab hours, more full-time faculty, more class availability, more time options for classes and an even more enjoyable time at Pierce College. How can you help? If time permits, send an e-mail or write a letter to your local legislator to support full campus status for

m o v i e Doug Weisgerber The Puyallup Post

Affliction Nick Nolte stars in this Oscar winning picture about a man struggling from the effects of an abusive childhood. Writer-Director Paul Schrader draws from the same inspirational well that brought forth his more famous scripts for Raging Bull and Taxi Driver.

Affliction is based on a novel by Russel Banks who also wrote the inspiration for the Sweet Hereafter. It was not surprising that walking out of the theater I was struck with the sensation of having seen the movie before. it was as if the main character, dancing on the line between sane and wacko-jacko drawing us along with had been plucked from Raging Bull or Taxi Driver and placed in the snowy, and slightly off center small town in the Sweet Hereafter.

Nolte plays Wade, a police officer who, since there is little or no crime in the small town mostly earns his pay with small jobs, cleaning roads, and monitoring the crosswalk at the elementary school. Unable to emotionally connect with his daughter, he attempts to prove his love by hiring a lawyer to restructure the custody agreement with his exwife. When a hunting accident occurs, Wade suspects his best friend Jack of intentionally shooting the victim, despite the lack of evidence. Wade believes there may have been mob involvement. The director masterfully draws us into Wade’s delusions. We begin to believe the sinister conspiracy which seems imminently plausible through to the final scenes of Wades inexorable downward spiral.

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Pierce College Puyallup. For more information or to get legislative addresses, stop by room A130.

Also, you can now purchase books on-line. Pierce College’s books are already listed, so go to varsitybooks.com and compare. This quarter there is a new bulletin board for night students.

Check it out by the security office. If you have suggestions or ideas to better serve night students, stop by the Student Programs office.

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Analyze This Billy Crystal stars in what is perhaps his first decent movie since When Harry Met Sally. Escaping from humdrum comedies like City Slickers and Fathers Day, Crystal lands in a role opposite Robert DeNiro, playing a psychiatrist. DeNiro’s role as a mob boss may seem like old hat, but in this case there’s something different. The twist was that he’s a giant with feet of clay, or in this case a wise guy with feet of clay.

Before a big meeting of “the Family,” DeNiro begins having panic attacks, and seeks out the help of a psychiatrist, who is not thrilled by the thought of psychoanalyzing the lead Mafioso in New York City. However, DeNiro makes an offer that Crystal can’t refuse, try as he might. DeNiro and his thugs show up uninvited and unwanted at garden parties, and even Crystal’s wedding. DeNiro’s polished and strong wise guy toughness shines in this movie, but his attempts at tears and sensitivity seem a tad forced. Perhaps Harvey Keitel would have been a better choice His moving from tough to defensive, to caring seamlessly in Resevoir Dogs led me to believe he could pull off a tearful Guido.

Crystal’s acting is even worse, but since he carries somewhat less of a burden when it comes to the plot, this is almost forgivable. Perhaps I’m still upset over City Slickers 2:the Legend of Curly’s Gold, but I can’t let go; I didn’t believe in his characters, “Look, it’s a mob boss talking to Billy Crystal.” All in all, standard Hollywood comedy fare worth the money, but only barely.

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Scholarship available The Puyallup Valley branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $750 scholarship to a woman graduate of Pierce College.

Applicants must be transferring to a four-year college. Applications are available through the advising center or by calling 770-1109.

The American Association of University Women promotes higher educaiton and equity for women.

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D.e.A.f. brings awareness to Pierce Heidi Redford

Allie Joiner

Leon Curtis

The Puyallup Post

There are many misconceptions about Deaf people, their ways and their culture. It is hard for hearing people to really understand the Deaf without learning first hand. The Special Needs Department at Pierce realizes this and therefore held a special forum designed for this reason specifically.

On March 11, 1999 Pierce College Puyallup campus’ special needs department hosted the second of local D.E.A.F. presentations. In this case D.E.A.F. does not represent the name given to individuals who are unable to hear, it stands for Deaf Education Advocacy Forum.

The purpose of the forum was to educate students and faculty about the Deaf culture, and to also provide helpful ways to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

There were two amazingly animated and entertaining speakers at the DEAF presentation, Allie Joiner of Abused Deaf Woman’s Advocacy Services of Seattle, and Leon Curtis, the Director of Deaf Services Washington state DSHS. For winter quarter, there were twelve Deaf students enrolled at Pierce college, six of which were

Photo by Heidi Redford

Leon Curtis and the Deaf panel answers questions for the audience at D.E.A.F.. attending classes at the Puyallup campus. Some of these students held a seat on the panel and answered questions that audience members had.

The afternoon was a success and hopefully will become an annual Deaf culture awarness event.

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Tony Gra na ta What is your sandwich of choice?

Arby’s Beef and Cheddar.

What is your favorite form of recreation?

Reading and working around the yard.

What is something you can’t live without?

South Park on Wednesday nights.

What is your favorite commercial on TV, past or present?

That Denny’s commercial with the rooster dancing on the fence to “Love Machine.”

Photo by Sue Cherry

Elvia Alvarado, with the aid of her translator, explains in great length, the difficulty of cutting her lawn with a machete. She gave an interesting and dynamic presentation on her culture in her native homeland, Honduras.

Do you have a favorite historical figure?

Without a doubt, Ronald Reagan.

If you won the lottery, you would: Spend it all on more lotto tickets! My odds of winning again would be at least 1 in 7!

What have you always wanted to learn how to do? add, subtract, multiply and divide.

What is your hidden talent?

I can play the drums!

What’s your sign?

ARIES (March 21 — April 19) A love from the past will bring excitement in July, so prepare yourself. Spare some time to visit a friend who is in pain.

TAURUS (April 20 — May 20) There is love and money waiting. A new hairdo and makeover do more than make you look great, they make you feel great too.

GEMINI (May 21 — June 20) Get your priorities in order if you want lasting relationships. Spend some time with a friend who is missing you.

CANCER (June 21 — July 22) A loved one is jealous of your career.

by Susan Cherry You must reach a compromise or you will drift further apart. An old school friend has the answer to a puzzle that has been troubling you.

LEO ( July 23 — August 22) It is not a good idea to accept a job at the same place as a current love interest.

Very your routine, get out of the rut, shed your inhibitions — your love life will improve.

VIRGO ( August 23 — September 22)] Organize a simple ceremony where you can prove your love and devotion to a partner. Rededication of your love will affirm both of your vows.

LIBRA (September 23 — October 22) The romance you feel is right for you, so don’t allow parent pressure to spoil it.

SCORPIO (October 23 — November 21) Get 100 percent honest with a new partner or there will be turbulence. Why do you want to keep secrets?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 — December 21) Beware that too much togetherness, it can spoil a relationship. Use strong words as a weapon against unwanted advances.

CAPRICORN (December 22 —January 19)

You must be prepared to accept responsibility once you have committed to a new partner.

AQUARIUS (January 20 — February 18) Pay no attention to what others might say, and go out with that younger man you met recently.

PISCES (February 19 — March 20) Don’t be impetuous and succumb to a tacky one-night stand — it will come back to haunt you. Where your career is involved, however, you must take chances.

You tend to be too preoccupied with silly superstitions.