The Puyallup Post | Volume 7 | Issue 2 | November 2001 by The Puyallup Post

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Pierce college features National coming out Day By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

Is sexual orientation a choice? No, say gay and lesbian supporters. Sexual

Students select new reps

orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experi-

By Lonny Sulfaro

ence. Some people report trying hard to change

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their sexual orientation with no success.

In this fall’s election for two student representative positions, Karri Stevens won the rep-

why is the “coming out” process difficult for some gays and lesbians?

resentative one seat by nearly 50 percent of the vote.

False stereotypes and unwanted prejudice toward gays and lesbians make the process of “coming out” emotionally painful and very challenging.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting the

speaking out of the cLoset: Lynn Abegglen and a panel of gay and lesbian supporters recently explained to Puyallup campus students the stereotypes and realities about gays, lesbians and bisexuals.

rest of the team and making connections with

information.)

feel like a female on the inside, or vice versa,”

Vorwerk for the repre-

said Abegglen.

sentative position.

people that I can use now and in the future,” said Stevens, who competed against Jonnel

Lesbian and gay people often feel “different” and “alone” when they first become aware

Sloane and Nathan

of same-sex attractions. They may also fear

Abegglen, a representative of Parents-

being rejected by family, friends, co-workers,

Friends of Lesbians + Gays, spoke to audience

Transgender—females with short hair who

For student repre-

and religious institutions if they do “come out.”

members about the controversial issues and

wear combat boots or males who wear skirts

sentative two, Katie

In addition homosexuals are frequently the tar-

questions dealing with sexual orientation in her

and pretty pink hair bows.

gets of discrimination and violence. About 50

speech titled “Queer 101.”

percent of homosexuals have reported some form of discrimination during their lifetime. In October, Lynn Abegglen and a panel of gay supporters came to the Puyallup campus to explain the stereotypes and realities of gays, lesbians and bisexuals. In addition, representatives were available

Abegglen elaborated for students the vocabulary regarding sexual orientation. Bisexual—a person who feels romantic about people of the same and opposite sex.

Whitish

won

with

about 45 percent of stu-

Homophobia—an intense, irrational fear of

dents casting their vote

gays and lesbians.

for her.

Heterosexism-—how society sets up the

Karri Stevens

“I’m looking for-

rule that it is not “normal” to be with someone

ward to getting to know

of the same sex. Society also used and sometimes still uses

a lot of people and

tures from both genders who is surgically made

this illogical thought process when it comes to

building a community

into either a male or female.

racism, or interracial dating, said Abegglen.

within

Intersex—a person born with physical fea-

the

college

to educate students about their support organi-

“Because of this hormonal imbalance, a per-

She cited many examples of heterosexism

because there are a lot

zations. (See end of article for organization

son may look like a male on the outside, but

See comiNg out on page 6

of really cool people here,” said Whitish. Photo by Lonny Sulfaro

New York tribute is van-tastic

Other students campaigning for the position

were

Katie Whitish

Krystal

Blevins, Suzanne Carmody and Sarina Nash. Students also approved the amendment to the constitution on the ballot that changed the way the top three student government positions

By Lonny Sulfaro and Katie Yates

are filled. Students now will be selected—

Pierce College Puyallup has started a fund-

instead of elected—for positions that include

raiser to collect money for victims of the Sept.

the student body president and two vice presi-

11 terrorist attacks, but one instructor has gone

dents. The reason student government officials

even farther.

considered changing the process is because

Art instructor Elizabeth Sorenson and about 35 Introduction to Art class students are work-

of the limited number of candidates who

ing on an unique project to help with the relief

want to campaign for these positions. In all, the 717 students—who made up 27.3

fund.

percent of the student population—voted.

Sorenson and her class are painting Sorenson’s 1984 VW Vanagon with patriotic themes

See VaN artwork on page 11

Leading Ladies: In this issue, The Post features the females of the Student Programs leadership team. Please see page 9.

VOLUME 7 ISSUE 2 ¥ NOVEMBER 2001

Stevens and Whitish both have prior leader-

See ElEctioNS on page 15

Puyallup Post Photo by Philip Nufer

editorial

college costs are too expensive

ollege costs have been on the rise for quite awhile.

Tuition is up and probably will rise again. The cost

of books is constantly rising and the cost of living is

skyrocketing. The only thing that doesn’t seem to be going up is how much the majority of people get paid. Tuition is more than likely to rise because now there is concern that the state budget will be much lower than projected. There is also a plan in the works to make the cost of tuition dependent on each credit, so that all students will pay

WoRkshops: Students at Pierce have a variety of workshops available throughout the year.

the same price per credit. Currently part-time students pay

revealing the secrets of success

about a 1/3 more of what full-time students pay to earn a degree. Financial aid is supposed to be raised again if the tuition increase goes through, but I’m not to confidant that it will. The reason why I’m not to confidant is because financial aid going up enough to meet the tuition increases was sup-

Katie Yates

on Mondays at noon. Success Work-

will present Successfully Coping with

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shops are provided to help Pierce stu-

Stress.

Have you been seeing those Success Workshop posters around school, and

posed to happen this year. Now I don’t know about everyone else, but my funding has gone down from last year and so has my income. When I spoke with a representative in the college’s financial aid office, she told me the reason that my funding wasn’t

wondered what they’re all about? Success Workshops are Students Programs gift to you. Students can attend the free sessions

dents get the best education possible. This quarter, Jeff Pisetzner will host

Check the 2001 Fall Highlights Calendar for specific dates and locations.

the Time Management Success Work-

If support is shown for Success

shop and Linda Ketchesen will present

Workshops this quarter, then next quar-

the Transfer Workshop. Ed Leitner,

ter the workshops could include an art

head of the psychology department,

show and field trips.

up was because the cost of living had gone down. Now I’m not sure what planet whoever decides the cost of

decreased in cost. Tuition is up, gas is up, electricity is up

Student Programs sponsors alcohol awareness week

and book prices are higher. The list just doesn’t seem to end.

By Lonny Sulfaro

and root beer were served to students, and students were able to

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belt out their favorite tunes in the karaoke lounge. The unoffi-

living is on, but here on Earth, the cost of living is not down. In fact, I’ve been hard pressed to find anything that has

There are so many ways that instructors at the college could help students out, but a lot of them don’t. The first thing they could do is stop changing books every couple of quarters or every year even. Things do not change during the period of a year. I used to use textbooks in high

During the week of October 15-19, Puyallup campus students had the opportunity to learn more about a very lethal sub-

topics ranging from binge drinking to fetal alcohol syndrome. Three events for students during Alcohol Awareness Week focused on the issue. Alcohol screening was available, pizza

cial karaoke competition was won by students Nate Daily and Pete Kellet who performed a classic Elvis song. Vicky McKinney presented a speech on fetal alcohol syn-

ject during alcohol awareness week. Pamphlets and fliers on campus supplied information on

drome.

school that were 20 years old and then we would get a new edition and the only thing that had changed was the copyright date. Math does not change very much, so I think those books should be used for at least 10 years. History books could be

Entrance proposal fails to win local residents

updated every five years or so. Science books could go

Katie Yates

probably 10 years without changing. English books could

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go at least 10 years without updating and I could go on and

Manorwood residents are upset over the proposed second entrance to the

on, but I think you get my point. Another thing that instructors could do is decide on one

Puyallup campus.

book instead of two or three. I’m sure there is a book out

Steve Wall, Pierce College at

there somewhere that has everything an instructor could ever

Puyallup President, sponsored a public

want in a textbook all in one book. The fact that some

meeting at the Manorwood clubhouse on

“The students will use our residential

college was trying to take the cheapest

areas as cut through, which is not some-

way out of the new entrance issue.

thing we want,” one resident remarked.

However, the college’s new entrance

Wall explained the Wildwood Drive

will be paid for by tax dollars, so while

was created to be a collector street that

the school will be conscious of costs,

would collect all the traffic from both

money is not the big issue.

sides of Wildwood Drive. If a neighborhood had been created

Manorwood residents felt that Wall was trying to force the possible drive-

instructors require two and sometimes even three books is

Oct. 8, intending to have an informative

on the site Pierce College now sits Wall

way as the only option. Wall did explain

ridiculous.

talk with the college’s neighbors about

does not doubt the neighborhood would

that all options were being examined

the proposed entrance.

be granted permission to use Wildwood

and considered, but the residents were

drive as it was intended.

not convinced. Why? Because the resi-

Price increases need to cease and I encourage all students to get out their and let their voices be heard. Let your

The neighbors had a different agenda.

instructors, administrators, and legislators know what you

Pierce College Puyallup’s plan calls

think. —Your Puyallup Post Editor, Lonny Sulfaro

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dents had not come to the meeting with

for a driveway to connect the college to

he hoped, said Wall, who fears that the

open minds. Wall tries to understand the

Wildwood Drive.

approach he used to contact the commu-

fears and concerns of the residents, but

nity may have galvanized the residents’

feels the issues he presented were not

The residents of Manorwood, the neighborhood adjacent to Wildwood

the

The meeting wasn’t as successful as

Drive, oppose the possibility of Pierce

anger about the issue. Wall said that in hindsight he should

College’s second driveway positioned

have had a panel meeting with represen-

that close to their neighborhood.

tatives from the city, traffic engineers,

Residents of Manorwood say that the

college, and Manorwood residents.

really heard. A traffic study suggests that a driveway could actually reduce the traffic. It also could benefit the residents by providing open access to proposed

excess traffic through Wildwood Drive

Instead of a calm, civilized night of

recreational equipment and activities

would congest the street, put their chil-

discussion between two equally respect-

like walking trails and a baseball dia-

dren who walk to Ferrucci Junior High

ed parties, Wall became one man against

mond.

School in danger and lower their proper-

an angry mob of misinformed people.

ty values.

Many residents were angry about

Wall wants the safest option to be put into action. Turning in and out of Pierce

“We are here as good citizens to put a

“facts” that they had heard in their

College is becoming increasingly dan-

stop to progress made by the college. We

neighborhood discussions, which turned

gerous not only for students, but for

do not want a driveway through our

out to be emotional opinions.

other drivers on 39th Avenue like

street,” some said.

For example, many thought that the

Manorwood residents driving home.

NoVEmBEr 2001

addressing violence

Your views

Schmidt to talk on inmate campus equity movement needs student support violence stereotypes Jackie Sloan

By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

one phone and a 286 computer (okay, maybe

Schmidt was assigned the task of creat-

Why should students care about campus

it's a 386). She may have decided she has more

ing a specialized Domestic Violence Inves-

equity? Because, although most of you don't

privacy in the library. Maybe you'll find find

The Men’s Issues Series invites students

tigative Unit in 1994. The unit became a

know it, lack of campus equity affects YOU in

her there! No? Well, there's always the

to become more educated about domestic

model for other law enforcement agencies

countless ways!

staff/faculty dining room where you might find

violence.

around the country. Schmidt received

What is campus equity? It's a movement to

Greg Schmidt will present the generali-

recognition and rewards for his honorable

secure equal pay for equal work for part-time

ties and stereotypes regarding domestic

work which included

faculty at this and many other campuses nation-

violence on Oct. 30 at noon in the Atrium.

“Outstanding

wide.

Schmidt is a volunteer of the National

Vio-

her becomingly attired in three sweaters, a coat and mittens because it's really air conditioned. But, maybe you don't have a part-time instructor. Your full-time instructor has an

Investigator”

More than three-fourths of the faculty teach-

office, office hours, and essential communica-

Speakers Bureau, a 15-year Seattle Police

from the Seattle City

ing at Pierce College do so on a part-time basis.

tion equipment (which may even have been

Department lieutenant and an active mem-

Prosecutor’s Office.

lence

I've been teaching here for a decade-always

manufactured later than 1990). But "Gosh,"

part-time. When I started here, part-time facul-

you think as you sit down to chat about an

was promoted to the

ty were paid only 40 percent as much per class

assignment, "If the bags under this instructor's

rank of lieutenant

as full-time faculty and were the lowest paid

eyes get any worse, she won't need any of the

where he currently

among Washington State community colleges.

plastic ones at the grocery store."

ber of the “Every Victim Counts” volun-

In 1996, Schmidt

teer group. He will speak on the Puyallup campus as a citizen, not as a representative of the

Greg Schmidt

Seattle Police. Schmidt received his teaching degree

commands the warrant unit within the Seattle Police.

At about the same time I began teaching

Well, you might have bags under your eyes

here (1989-90), Pierce part-timers, Glen Ness

too if you worked on several committees and

from the University of Washington. After

Schmidt has researched the laws and

and Vince Troccoli, began knocking on campus

attended an average of four hours of meetings

teaching high school for a short period, he

statewide policies on domestic violence

administrator’s and legislator’s doors. At first,

every week, if you were responsible for advis-

entered the field of law enforcement in

including an extensive review of domestic

doors were slammed in their faces, but slowly,

ing a hundred students, if you taught a full load

1986. For more than a decade, Schmidt has

violence related homicides.

been actively working on domestic vio-

He has appeared on radio talk shows,

things changed. The Pierce College Federation

of classes, if you took work home to grade, if

of Teachers threw its support behind these two

you were trying to write a publishable poem,

lence issues in his department, and at local,

newspaper, television, and has presented to

and focused its efforts on achieving equity.

essay, or book or start a needed community

state and federal level.

civic groups and colleges.

Today, part-time faculty are paid "only" 50 per-

support group.

As a sergeant with the Seattle Police,

He volunteers as a domestic violence

cent less than full-time faculty, and in compar-

When the number of full-time faculty is so

Schmidt drafted policies, created training

victim’s advocate and is active in several

ison with other campuses statewide, we are

small in comparison to the number of part-time

guides and videos on the existing and

local organizations that work on family

now about average.

faculty, there are too few full-timers to handle

changing laws in the field of domestic vio-

violence and family law issues.

Part-time faculty cannot support families on

lence.

what they earn, so they often teach part-time at

Photo by Katie Yates

Domestic Violence workshop strays from course Katie Yates Puyallup Post

In October, Dr. Carolyn West presented a

the work that must be done by full-timers in an institution of higher learning.

two, or even three, campuses. This means a lot

It is tempting to replace full-time faculty

of driving between campuses—Pierce College

with part-time faculty because it saves money

in Puyallup to Tacoma Community College in

that can then be used for other things. And

Tacoma to Highline Community College in

sometimes those other things are of great value

Federal Way, for example. We call these part-

and benefit to the campus and to students.

timers "freeway fliers."

Nevertheless, the continuing and growing

Here's why this matters to you. Except for

trend of hiring part-time rather than full-time

occasional special assignments, part-time fac-

faculty has serious negative consequences, not

Violence: The Impact Through Historical

ulty are paid only for "in-class" time. When you

just for the part-timers themselves, but also for

Images. However, it should have been titled

can't reach your instructor, when you need help

their students, for full-time faculty, and for the

Historical Advertisements: The Impact on

but your instructor hurries out the door the

entire college community.

Domestic Violence, because West’s focus

moment class is over, when an instructor does-

It cannot be healthy to have a large majori-

was on the stereotypes that African-Ameri-

n't return your phone calls or e-mails right

ty of faculty whose commitment to your edu-

domestic violence workshop titled Domestic

can women endure. West has spent considerable time researching the stereotypes that are tagged on to African-American, and other ethnic

Dr. Carolyn West presents a workshop on domestic violence.

women, and how these stereotypes may affect domestic violence.

away, when you can't find an office for your

cational institution and to students is continual-

instructor, chances are you have a part-time

ly stressed by the many ramifications of insuf-

instructor.

ficient pay.

That part-time instructor of yours may be

Students, your part-time instructor needs

hurrying to her next paying job where she has

your support for campus equity. Your full-time instructor and your college need it too.

because if an African-American is being

to be in an hour, and maybe she has to eat

West showed more than an hour of adver-

beat by her husband, and she fights back,

McLunch in there somewhere too. That part-

October 28 through November 3 is Campus

tisements aimed towards African-American

then abuse is seen as mutual and no help will

time instructor may not return your phone call

Equity Week. The Pierce College Federation of

women. Each slide was categorized under

be given to the women.

today because she's using that stoplight to

Teachers invites you to show your support by

phone her babysitter. That part-time instructor

stopping by our information table during Cam-

one of West’s stereotypes: “Mammy,” “Sap-

“Jezebel” portrays women as sexually

phire,” and “Jezebel.” The “Mammy”

promiscuous, who seek to seduce and

wanted to reply to your e-mail today but didn't

pus Equity Week to say "Hello" and by taking

stereotype attacks the self-image of women,

exploit men. This image is shown presently

finish her night class at another campus until 10

that opportunity to inform yourself about the

making women feel that their skin be lighter,

by entertainers like Lil’ Kim, and Foxy

p.m., so the answer you needed didn't get to

issues. Then, join us on Lobby Day in January

you when you needed it.

when we go to talk to our State Legislators, and

their hair longer, and their bodies’ thinner,

Brown, who sing about sleeping with men to

according to West. Of course, every adver-

get things, West says. This stereotype

tisement promised to do one or more of

reflects attitudes and values that African-

office? It's because she doesn't have one. Oh,

n Jackie Sloan is the part-timer's represen-

these things. The “Mammy” stereotype may

American women largely don’t hold true.

yes, she could shoehorn herself in with me.

tative for the Pierce College Federation of

make a woman feel she has no options if she

“Jezebel” can affect how society and the vic-

Let's see, there are six of us sharing two desks,

Teachers.

is trapped in a violent relationship because

tim perceive sexually victimization. This

she isn’t good enough to make it on her own.

image also filters into the welfare mother

The “Sapphire” stereotype stems from

stereotype, as implying the women are too

the 1940’s show “Amos and Andy,” in which

uneducated to know how to prevent preg-

the leading woman is emasculating, abusive,

nancies.

and very angry. Her anger is shown in a

While each stereotype was linked to

comical way that belittles her feelings, and

domestic violence, the focus of the work-

the abuse she receives. “Sapphire” stereo-

shop was discrimination and self-image of

typing leads to victim blaming. This is

African-American women.

And why can't you find your instructor's

make your voice heard. Your voice matters!

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Do you want to post information for students at Pierce College You must have an authorized student programs stamp on your flye you need something to be publicized or promoted on campus, talk Carllynn Cleveland, the Publicity/Promotions Coordinator, in th dents program office, which is A130. Otherwise, your flyer wi

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By Philip Nufer

a key to the women’s basketball team this

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season.

Neil Quarles, the Raiders women’s basketball coach feels optimistic about

of enthusiasm,” said Assistant Coach Tim Quiroz.

“This is the most excited I’ve been in

are particularly tall, but

“Many of the women this year have the

“ We’ll get a big one way or another. If

dedication and experience to move the

not in height, then in depth,” said Quarles.

Returning sophomores include Erica

This should improve the learning curve for the squad. New players include:

None of the players currently signed

team forward.”

of the women signed have an excellent amount of experience playing basketball.

“ She is like a race horse. She has a lot

this years team. four (Pierce) seasons,” said Quarles.

Photo by Natalie Hunt

women’s basketball nets new key players

Quiroz agrees, explaining that the speed of attack will be key.

Lastimado, Jennifer McGinnis, and

In previous years, coaches have had to

Andrea Craig. Lastimado scored 31

recruit softball and volleyball players to

points in her best game last season, and is

fill out the basketball squad. This year, all

n A package deal from River Ridge

High School in Lacey—Jamie Conklin, 5-8 forward/guard and Ashley German, 5-7 guard. n

Tasha Rice, 5-9 center/forward,

Sumner High School

side out: The Raiders women’s volleyball team has struggled during the early season.

n Paula Pritchard, 5-5 point guard,

Curtis High School

Photo by Natalie Hunt

women’s volleyball men’s soccer works hard for hopes of post-season play sets up for new season By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

At this point in the season, the men’s soccer team is finding out just how important each game is.

By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

After a loss to Clark college Oct. 24, the volleyball team has five wins and eight losses in league competition, with an overall record of five wins and 10 losses. The volleyball team must

Their league record after a loss to

build up steam for the upcoming scheduled games. A great vic-

Clark College Oct. 24 is six wins, seven

tory over Highline Community College led the women’s volley-

losses, and one tie. The Raiders are just

ball team to the Lower Columbia Crossover Tournament with

past the midpoint of their season and are

high hopes. Unfortunately, team members did not play to the

up against the wall.

best of their ability, and placed last at this tournament. Against

The Raiders lost a tough home game

Green River Community College, the volleyball team got swept

against Green River Community College

in a three-game series.

which proved to be a critical point for

Kirstin Bautista and Jennifer McGinnis continue to lead the

some of the players.

women’s volleyball team in kills and assists. Bautista had 12 and

Middle Forward/Forward Mike

15 respectively in the Centralia Community College game and

no time to Rest: The Raiders men’s soccer team already is halfway through the 2001 season, with a 6-7-1 record in league play.

17 and 11 in the Lower Columbia Community College match.

After the Green River loss, the soc-

their home field, but lost to South

The team has dealt the aces in the deck.

cer team fell short the following week

Puget Sound Community College just

against Highline Community College.

three days later.

Burgess, in spite of injuries, created a great shot that allowed Forward Rob Anderson to finish on the follow up.

Centralia and 14 kills and 21 assists against Lower Columbia.

On Oct. 10, the team stomped

Lastly, the Raiders have kicked

South Seattle Community College on

right on past Shoreline on Oct. 17 at

P l aY e r men’s Soccer Tim Eikum, who is positioned as a defender, was the most improved player

McGinnis followed closely with 9 kills and 16 assists against

criminal justice. “Tim is a

Peterson Field. “There seems to be no quit in this unit and it appears they will need to continue with this attitude,” said Head Coach Manny Montezdeoca.

Against Centralia, McGinnis served up four. In the same game, Bautista and Karisa Makaiwi had two aces each. In the Lower Columbia game, Makaiwi served three aces, Lacy Gregory contributed two, and McGinnis served up one.

s P ot l i g h t s women’s Volleyball

high school team and for many

life.

Kirstin Bautista plays as a cen-

other volleyball clubs including:

competi-

ter and outside hitter for the Pierce

Wahine, Narrows, and Hara. It was

tion volley-

The

very

well

last year and is an important player this

rounded

team

College Raiders Volleyball Team.

at Hara volleyball club that Faa-

ball offers

year.

player,” Head

She is a graduate of Curtis High

toafe first coached her. Both

relieves

Coach Manny

School.

Eikum began playing soccer at five years old for a young boys soccer

Montezdeoca

league.

said.

Bautista’s mother and father played

stresses in

Bautista plans to major in

volleyball on recreational teams for

chemistry, and is following the

as long as Bautista can remember.

Bautista

associate’s degree in science at

In addition, her father has coached

said.

Pierce College. Bautista is a high-

volleyball clubs and school teams

life,”

He attended Timberline High School

“Eikum

in Lacey, and played soccer from his

works very hard

freshman to senior year. In soccer,

on the field, and gets along with all

lighted player on the women’s vol-

for quiet some time. He coached

seventh to ninth grade Bautista also

Eikum lettered from his sophomore

teammates,” Assistant Coach Wayne

leyball team for many reasons. The

the high school team that Bautista

enjoyed playing fastpitch.

year to senior year.

Howard said.

most obvious is her excellent play

participated on.

Eikum also ran on the cross-country team. “I enjoy soccer for many reasons,”

Tim Eikum

Eikum thoughts about this year’s team: “We are a very good team when we

Kirstin Bautista

From

Bautista thoughts about this year’s volleyball team:

on the court. Bautista leads the

Bautista became interested in

women’s volleyball team in kills

volleyball by attending her mother

“Only having three returning

and assist.

and father’s recreational practices.

players makes us a very new team.

She finally got the opportunity to

Because we were unfamiliar with

try out for a team in seventh grade.

each others style of play, this sea-

said Ekium. “ I like to have fun with

play as a team. I hope we can have the

“She plays very well and helps

teammates and friends on the field.

opportunity to play in the playoffs.

the team tremendously. As a first

Scoring a goal during a game is a huge

When we play together the amount of

year player, she brings an abun-

From then on Bautista continued to

son started off with difficulties. At

and very exciting rush.”

skill this team has can dominate any

dance of experience,” said Head

follow the joy of her life (volley-

this point in the season, our team

other team on the playing field.”

Coach Fia Faatoafe.

ball).

has become much stronger. We

As a student at Pierce College, Eikum is working toward a major in

She played every year on her

“Volleyball gives me a focus in

have been playing with wonderful

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men’s basketball outlook for 2001-2002 By Philip Nufer

urday, Nov. 17 at Everett College.

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That will be the debut of Estis and his

The Pierce College Raider Bas-

young but eager Raiders. After a

ketball team takes on another look

road trip to the prestigious Red Devil

for the third time in three straight

Thanksgiving Tournament in Lower

years. Jeff Estis, the third basketball

Columbia, the Raiders travel to

coach in three years, was named

Bellingham for a battle with What-

Head Basketball Coach on June 25.

com College.

Estis brings a wealth of experi-

Another single road trip to Salem,

ence to the northwest school made up

Ore., on December 1 will occur

of two colleges in the district (Fort

before two straight in-season tourna-

Steilacoom and Puyallup), including

ments. First, the Olympic Tourna-

an appearance in the 1996 Final Four

ment in Bremerton and then, the

National Championship game as a

highly visible NWAACC Crossover

member of the coaching staff at Syra-

Tournament in Eugene, OR. Finally,

men’s Basketball roster 40 Dionisio Cadogan Demetrius Crosby 3 Gerren Farrison 4 Willie Funchess 24 Josh Mullins 23 13 Corey Palmer 44 James Severin 32 Terrance Troupe 14 Matt Tuell 5 Darius Vaielua 11 Josh Warren 53 Terron Wood 34 Donnie Woods 22 Tyler Zornes

The Raiders are headed in a new

Raiders will open the Lakewood

will be second-year assistant, George Swanson. In addition, the Raiders

finish in transition, and Josh Mullins

are coached by newcomers Jason

(Tacoma Baptist High School), a

Scales, a three-year assistant and for-

solid guard who brings long range

mer player at Cornell College in

shooting ability.

Iowa and Greg Alexandre, former

thE forwarDS: High School

Division I two sport standout at

state champions do not come easy,

Stony Brook University in New

but the Raiders headline their roster

York.

with four of them. Most recently,

“We have three excellent, hard

Gerren Farrison (Lincoln High

working young men that will tremen-

School), helped lead the Tim Kelly

dously support the Pierce College

coached Lincoln Abes in 2001. He is

Men’s Basketball Program,” Estis

joined by Tacoma Community Col-

explained.

lege transfer standout Donnie Woods

Student assistants Eddy Pak and

(North Thurston High School), an

Prince Kennedy manage the day-to-

at Tri-Cities. The Raiders have not

athletic big wing that can do damage

day activities of the team.

after those 11 road game contests, the

cuse University.

work ethic, Josh Warren (Lakes High School), an athletic guard who can

direction with a great emphasis on

Community Center on Saturday,

been to the post-season since 1990,

in the post and shoot the three.

outlook: The future is looking

running the most solid program ever.

Dec. 19 versus Portland College at 6

when current assistant coach George

Recruiting got a huge boost when

bright for the Raiders Basketball

p.m.

Swanson was a member of the roster.

Terrence Troupe (Fife High School)

team. There are only two returning

The Raiders will live by the motto “Actions speak louder than words”

That game will be broadcasted

thE guarDS: Two sophomore

joined the Raider front court. His

players from last year’s 16-11, fifth

this season and into the future. The

live on 1180 AM, the voice of Raider

guards anchor the Raider back court.

athleticism and upside makes for a

place Raider team. Of the 14 current

bright future in Fort Steilacoom.

Raiders, six are sophomores and

new Pierce College Raider Basket-

Basketball. KLAY Radio will cover

Pierce College’s leading returning

ball team looks to improve its reputa-

live 10 of the Raiders games with

scorer in Demetrius Crosby and

In addition to those newcomers,

eight are freshmen. With 11 straight

tion on and off the court, and in and

possible additions in the post-season.

Division I transfer (FAU) Tyler

Pierce added James Severin (Juneau

road games, the new style, but fresh

out of the classroom. Pierce College

That game will conclude the non-

Zornes. Crosby (Foss High School)

Douglas High School, AK), a solid,

outlook, could make for an interest-

Basketball will epitomize the word

conference portion of the 27 game

is predicted to be one of the most

strong power forward and former

ing year at the Lakewood Communi-

student-athlete.

schedule.

dominant guards in the entire

teammate of Carlos Boozer when

ty Center, home court of the Pierce

thE 2001-2002 SchEDulE: The

Soon after the new year rolls in,

NWAACC this season. Crosby is a

they won the Alaska state champi-

College Basketball family. Estis has

2001-2002 men’s basketball sched-

Pierce will begin conference play

feared three-point shooter, and an

onship. The Pierce College Raiders

been to the top in the past, and

ule faces one of the biggest hurdles in

versus conference foes Tacoma,

explosive scorer. He can get to the

have also established local product

intends to lead the Raider’s Basket-

basketball across the country. The

Grays Harbor, Centralia, Highline,

rim and finish in the post. Zornes

Corey Palmer (Rogers High School).

ball team on a journey to the top of

team will start the season with 11

South Puget Sound, Clark, Lower

(Ashland High School KY) is a deep

thE PoSt: Committee will con-

the NWAACC. But do not take any-

straight road games. Inheriting the

Columbia and Green River commu-

marksman that led his team to Rupp

trol the Raider paint. Returning big

thing for granted. Pierce Basketball

schedule, Estis and the Raiders look

nity colleges. The season concludes

Arena for the Kentucky state finals

man Dio Cadogan (Curtis High

lets its actions speak for its words.

to be battle tested by the time the

at home with sophomore night on

three straight years.

In addition,

School), brings heart and soul to an

Pierce College has a new boss in

NWAACC Western Division Con-

February 27 against Lower Colum-

freshmen sensation Darius Vaieula

undersized power player. Up front,

town in Estis.

After

bia College and then officially on the

(Washington High School) brings a

the Raiders add another state cham-

He and a group of athletic Raiders

three pre-season contests, including

road at Green River Community Col-

creative talent to the point guard

pion in center Terron Wood (Camden

are eager to prove what no one thinks

two against four-year schools, Ever-

lege in Auburn. The NWAACC West

position.

High School, NJ), and athletic inside

they can; dominate the Northwest

player Willie Funchess (Hollywood

Athletic Association of Community

Hills High School, FL).

Colleges.

ference begins in January.

green State on Halloween Night and

returns two the teams who made last

With only two returning players

St. Martin’s, an NCAA Division II

years finals in Tacoma and defending

in the program from last year, the

school in Olympia, the Raiders hit

champion Highline Community Col-

Raiders boast many new faces.

SuPPort Staff: Assisting Estis

“To succeed, the men’s basketball

the road.

lege.

Among them is sophomore point

in his first campaign at Pierce will be

team must understand the new Pierce

A double header (men’s &

This year the NWAACC will host

guard Matt Tuell (Stadium High

a trio of hard working and under paid

College athletic program’s standard

women’s) tips off the season on Sat-

16 teams in the post-season playoffs

School), a steady guard with great

assistants. Returning from last year

of acceptance,” said Estis.

hoops team airs out on klaY By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

The Pierce College athletic department recently announced that KLAY radio (1180 AM) will broadcast 10 selected men’s basketball games live. The games will be covered January through March 2002, with the possible addition of post-season coverage.

raider hoops tip off with Sonics’ Dwane casey By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

The banquet will be in the Performance Lounge of Fort Steila-

Show” live from The Ram Sports Restaurant in Lake-

public is invited, but reservations must be confirmed by Nov. 5.

wood on Mondays from 7-8 p.m., beginning in Novem-

Cost is $15 per individual or $25 per couple. For more informa-

ber.

tion, contact the men’s basketball office at (253) 964-6613 or jestis@pierce.ctc.edu.

credibility to our young program,” said Jeff Estis, men’s

During this celebration of Raider Athletics, Women’s Basket-

basketball coach and athletic coordinator for the dis-

ball Head Coach Neal Quarles and Athletic Coordinator and Men’s

trict. “As we grow in the area, we are glad to see 1180

Basketball Coach Jeff Estis will introduce this season’s Raider

AM give us recognition at home and on the road.”

men’s and women’s basketball teams.

mentary will be provided by a variety of guests. In addition to half-time shows, pre- and post-game shows will also add to the format. Pierce home games are played in the Lakewood Community Center at 9112 Lakewood Dr. S.W.

m a t c h E S

women’s basketball teams will host the Seattle Supersonics Associate Head Coach Dwane Casey at their Tip-off Banquet. coom Pierce College, 9401 Farwest Drive SW in Lakewood. The

In addition to live play-by-play action, color com-

u P c o m i N g

On November 14 at 6:30 p.m. the Pierce College men’s and

The radio station will additionally host the “Coach E

“Having our games on the radio brings additional

Pierce College Athletics

Casey has been coaching the Sonics for eight years. He also is

VollEYBall gamE VS. cENtralia

OCT. 31, 7PM, STEILACOOM HS SoccEr gamE VS. highliNE

NOV. 3, 1PM, PETERSON FIELD SoccEr gamE VS. South SEattlE

NOV. 5, 3PM, PETERSON FIELD

the head coach for the Sonics’ summer leagues in Boston and Long Beach, Calif. Casey coached at the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. He also was a head coach for a professional team in Tokyo.

VollEYBall gamE VS. lowEr columBia

NOV. 7, 7PM, STEILACOOM HS

Puyallup Post Photo by Philip Nufer

lapin: is money good or evil? Katie Yates

ditional faith based, American principles of

Puyallup Post

constitutional and limited government, the rule

Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a renowned speaker

of law, representative democracy, free markets,

on issues from politics to religious faith, family

and a moral public culture. Rabbi Lapin is the

values to sex will speak on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in

president of Toward Tradition, which is formed

the Brouillet Library/Science Building lecture

around his distinct blending of religion and

hall. Student Admission will be $7 and general

business. In 1996, Rabbi Lapin launched Cas-

admission is $10.

cadia Business Institute to teach corporate busi-

Rabbi Lapin has written two books, Amer-

espResso anyone? Pierce College has a brand spankin’ new espresso machine in the far left corner of the Daffo Deli. For those of you who are new or just not completely familiar with the campus, the Daffo Deli is in the A building, across from the Math Lab and the Puyallup Alternative Learning Center. The Daffo Deli sign is huge and yellow, your odds of finding it are great. The espresso machine is open Monday through Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., and 6:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Friday.

c a m P u s

d i v e r s i t Y

ness seminars.

ica’s Real War and Buried Treasure and is

Lapin will be lecturing on Money, Business

working on a third, Holy Money. He has also

and High Tech: Evil

written numerous articles, which have

Tools of Exploitation or

appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Wash-

Positive Engines of

ington Times, The Jewish Press, The American

Prosperity?

Enterprise, and among others. Rabbi Lapin is

pyrotechnic tour de

known as a radio personality for his talk show

force, Rabbi Daniel

“Rabbi Lapin’s Thoughtools.” More than 50

Lapin demonstrates his Rabbi Daniel Lapin

love of socioeconomic challenges by answer-

ident George W. Bush on the role of religious faith in public policy.

familiarity with, and

television and radio shows have had Rabbi Lapin as a guest, and he recently advised Pres-

ing questions like these: Is working in business

Rabbi Lapin is a native of South Africa,

or finance a less noble occupation than teach-

where he taught theology and physics. Rabbi

ing, doing medical research, or working in

Lapin uses his knowledge to study the wisdom

environmental protection? Why have business

Jews have followed for centuries regarding

and the Internet combined to create one of his-

business. He translates that wisdom in modern

tory’s greatest gold rushes and one of its biggest

day management tools to help businesses

burst bubbles? Can business and technology

enhance performance.

eliminate hunger, racism, violence, and pover-

Blind students need training dogs to lead

thinking/reasoning classes. In these classes,

In 1991, Rabbi Lapin formed the group

ty? Should we expect it to do so? Should all

dogs learns how to reason, sense rather an envi-

Toward Tradition to help support Jews and

companies be owned by the people who work

By Philip Nufer

ronment is good or bad, and make sure their

Christians who are involved in family values

for them? Is technology another step on man’s

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owner’s command is made with good judg-

and free market transactions. Toward Tradition

evolutionary path or is it an expression of our

work. These dogs are trained in obedient and

Brye Beeler, a blind student at Pierce, and

ment. For example, if an a blind person and his

describes itself as a national educational move-

groping for the ultimate meaning of life? Will

Renae Combs, a guidance dog trainer at Pierce,

or her guidance dog are walking home, and the

ment of Jews and Christians and other Ameri-

computers ever acquire consciousness?

want to make people aware of how petting,

owner tells the dog to make a turn into a dark

cans seeking to advance the nation toward tra-

alley where people get mugged on a daily basis,

toward the blind guidance dogs is a huge dis-

the dog must use reasoning skills to do what is

traction. Petting the dogs is fine, but make sure

right for the owner.

you have the owner’s permission. The dogs you

Everyone knows that dogs love the attention

see walking around Pierce College have one

of others, so if they believe they are allowed to

task at hand; to guide the blind students (their

gain attention from anyone, all reasoning skills

owner) to their classes. Inside the classroom,

they were taught diminish.

blind students are at Pierce College for the

“The guidance dogs that are pet repeatedly

same reason as the rest of us. By distracting

by miscellaneous people have little to no basis

these dogs, one interferes with a blind student’s

for who can and can’t pet them,” said Mace.

ability to gain knowledge. Guidance dog trainer Sheri Mace explained

Unfortunately, petting these guidance dogs without permission could allow these dogs to

that if an abundance of people pet a dog in

guide their blind owners into a dangerous per-

training, the dog will lose concentration on

son for attention.

coming out

crowd. “How many people are right handed?

from front page

Left handed? Ambidextrous? Thereafter, Abegglen asked, “When did you realize you were

in some states, such as gays not being allowed to get married to someone of the same sex.

right handed?” The crowd had generally the

ReeL fun: Numerous students made it a family affair for the movie night Oct. 12, with a screening of Disney’s ‘The Emperor’s New Groove.’

same overall answer. Right handed people do

Abegglen also compared sexism to racism.

not pick a time to realize they are right handed,

She explained that at one time blacks were not

they just are. She compared this answer to

allowed in the military, but now it is okay. Cur-

straight people. Straight people do not know

rently, gays are not allowed in the military, and

when they became straight, they just always

she said if society gets rid of heterosexism, it

were.

will soon be okay for gays to join.

Photo by Kathryn Newell

feeding, calling, and doing any other action

Call 840-8416 or Ticketmaster for tickets.

Then Abegglen asked to each left handed

Pierce college hosts public forum on i-747

of the district’s three previous annual prop-

be a one percent increase over the highest erty tax levies. For the state, the limit factor would be the lower of one percent of

Gays and lesbians, Abegglen said, do not

individual in the crowd, “When did you realize

By Philip Nufer

the rate of inflation. Taxing districts could

have any role models to look for as an example.

you were left handed?” The left-handed crowd

Puyallup Post

levy higher than the limit factor with voter

Because of this, many gays and lesbians strug-

members replied differently. Their answers

gle to be straight.

Student Programs will host a forum on

approval.”

explained how their parents and teachers tried

Initiative 747 due to be on the state’s

Speaking against the initiative is Pierce

In Abegglen’s speech, she used an abun-

to force them to follow what is said to be “nor-

November ballot. The forum is scheduled

County Executive John Ladenburg. Speak-

dance of examples or comparisons to explain

mal” or most common which is right handed

be at 7 p.m., Oct. 29, in Room L244 of the

ing in favor of the initiative is Bob

that gay people usually do not choose to be gay.

penmanship. The left handed people said they

Brouillet Library/Science Building.

Brumeister, former executive director of

The most amazing comparison was a scenario

tried to write with their right hand repeatedly,

Initiative 747 reads, “This measure

Puyallup Valley/Eastern Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.

using right handed people as strait, left handed

but it just did not feel as comfortable as writing

would establish new ‘limit factors’ for tax-

people as gay, and ambidextrous people as

with there left hand. She used this as a compar-

ing districts in setting their property tax

Dale Stowell, Pierce College director of

bisexual.

ison to gays or lesbians. Gays and lesbians do

levies each year. For each local govern-

college relations, will moderate the forum.

See comiNg out on page 14

ment taxing district, the limit factor would

She began by having a raise of hands by the

NoVEmBEr 2001

By Philip Nufer

find out that they have much more in

ous topics and issues with a mentor.

common with others in the group.

The Men’s Issue Series is yet

Advisor and Men’s Mentorship Coordinator

This is not a female bashing commit-

another offering done by the Pierce

Bret Burkholder and psychology instructor and

tee, or a male versus female atmos-

College Puyallup Men’s Programs.

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faculty president Ed Leitner have found amaz-

phere. The Men’s Forum is simply a

In this program, speakers come to

ing information explaining that male students

place where men discuss issues, and

the campus to educate students

are at greater risk for academic probation and

gain support.

about the difference between gener-

academic dismissal. According to more than

The Men’s Mentorship Program

alities and stereotypes around men’s

three years of data from seven Washington state

started five years ago. This program

and boy’s issues. Some examples of

colleges and Universities, men are twice as

helps male students that need more

past quarters include: “Creating

likely to fail in college than women. Here at

individual support. Men come to the

Positive Father-Child Relation-

Pierce College Puyallup, 10 percent of males

advisors, or advisors find men in

ships,” “ Inmate Violence: Realities

and 4.5 percent of females are on academic

need of mentoring. Men’s Mentor-

and Myths,” “Confronting Father

probation. This is a remarkable number consid-

ship offers one-on-one mentoring

Absence,” and “Gender Paradigms

ering the population at Pierce College is just the

where one student can discuss vari-

and Domestic Violence.”

opposite-—two females to every male. There are statistics showing that men have a much higher college drop-out rate than women. There are many reasons for the high drop-out rate of men. One example, male college students are sometimes lured away by relatively good-paying jobs that don’t require a college education such as electrical work or construction. In addition, statistics show that more men than women have to pay for their own college education. At Tacoma Community College, Washington State University, and the University of Washington, Seattle, data was collected on student academic dismissal. At the afore schools, Burkholder and Leitner found that for every female that has been academically dismissed there is about 1.7 males. Why is this the case with men in college? What can be done to reduce the risk factors of male students? After finding this information so startling, Leitner and Burkholder wanted to fully answer these questions. Pierce College has programs for men in need. These volunteer programs have an amazing group of mentors including: Warren Brown, Burkholder, Mike Deal, Norm Komnick and Leitner. These men are here to create a community of active and successful male learners though offering personalized support and academic guidance. They understand the challenges men face in college. The Men’s Programs are definitely an educational upgrade at Pierce College. “Our work is focusing on the reasons underlying these increased risk factors for male students and how institutions of higher education can meaningfully intervene on behalf of male students to remedy this disparity,” said Burkholder and Leitner. The men’s programs include The Men’s Forum, Men’s Mentorship and Men’s Issue Series. The Men’s Forum is every Wednesday at noon. Beginning eight years ago, the Men’s Forum is the longest student support group at Pierce College Puyallup. Males have gathered from the community, and Pierce College alumni have come back to sort out personal problems. In this group, males and mentors meet to speak openly about issues, in and out of college, that men deal with in the world today. The Men’s Forum is a place where males can feel safe to openly speak the truth, say organizers. This forum is not a competitive atmosphere. In fact, all males in the group are supportive, and the forum is a cooperative environment. Like a brotherhood, a special bond is formed within the group. By attending, men

Photo by Philip Nufer

opening doors to academic success

beLtin’ out the oLdies: Nate Daily and Pete Kellet team up to perform a classic Elvis song. The duo won the unnofficial Karaoke contest Oct. 17, part of Alcohol Awareness Week festivities on campus.

Puyallup Post

halloween: a global tradition? Halloween, one of the world’s oldest holidays, is still cele-

England. Effigies are

the young nation began to develop its own history, Guy

brated today in several countries around the globe. The autumn

burned and fireworks

Fawkes was celebrated less frequently and eventually died

rite is commemorated in the United Kingdom, although with a

are set off. Although it

surprising and distinctive British twist. In Mexico, Latin Ameri-

falls around the same time

out.

ca, and Spain, All Souls’ Day, the third day of the three-day Hal-

and has some similar traditions, this cel-

n In Ireland, where Halloween originated, the

lowmas observance, is the most important part of the celebration

ebration has little to do with Halloween or

day is still celebrated much as it is in the United

for many people. In Ireland and Canada, Halloween, which was

the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

States. In rural areas, bonfires are lit as they

once a frightening and superstitious time of year, is celebrated

The English, for the most part, stopped

were in the days of the Celts, and all over the

much as it is here in the United States, with trick-or-treating, cos-

celebrating Halloween as Martin Luther’s

country, children get dressed up in costumes

tume parties, and fun for all ages. n In Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, All Souls’ Day,

Protestant Reformation began to spread. As

and spend the evening “trick-or-treating” in

followers of the new religion did not believe in

their neighborhoods. After trick-or-treating,

saints, they had no reason to celebrate the eve of

most people attend parties with neighbors

which takes place on November 2, is commemorated with a

All Saints’ Day. However, a new autumn ritual did emerge.

and friends. At the parties, many games are

three-day celebration that begins on the evening of October 31.

Guy Fawkes Day festivities were designed to commemorate

played, including “snap-apple,” a game in which

The celebration is designed to honor the dead who, it is believed,

the execution of a notorious English traitor, Guy Fawkes.

return to their earthly homes on Halloween. Many families construct an altar to the dead in their homes to honor deceased rela-

an apple on a string is tied to a doorframe or tree and players attempt to bite the hanging apple. In addition to bobbing for

On November 5, 1606, Fawkes was executed after being

apples, parents often arrange treasure hunts, with candy or pas-

tives and decorate it with candy, flowers, photographs, samples

convicted of attempting to blow up England’s parliament build-

tries as the “treasure.” The Irish also play a card game where

of the deceased’s favorite foods and drinks, and fresh water.

ing. Fawkes was a member of a Catholic group who wanted to

cards are laid face down on a table with candy or coins under-

Often, a wash basin and towel are left out so that the spirit can

remove the Protestant King James from power. The original Guy

neath them. When a child chooses a card, he receives whatever

wash before indulging in the feast. Candles and incense are

Fawkes Day was celebrated right after his execution. The first

prize is found below it.

burned to help the deceased find the way home. Relatives also

bonfires, which were called “bone fires,” were set up to burn

tidy the gravesites of their departed family members. This can

effigies and symbolic “bones” of the Catholic pope. It was not

n A traditional food eaten on Halloween is barnbrack, a kind

include snipping weeds, making repairs, and painting. The grave

until two centuries later that effigies of the pope were replaced

of fruitcake that can be bought in stores or baked at home. A

is then decorated with flowers, wreaths, or paper streamers. On

with those of Guy Fawkes. In addition to making effigies to be

muslin-wrapped treat is baked inside the cake that, it is said, can

November 2, relatives gather at the gravesite to picnic and rem-

burned in the fires, children in some parts of England also walk

foretell the eater’s future. If a ring is found, it means that the per-

inisce. Some gatherings even include tequila and a mariachi

the streets carrying an effigy or “guy” and ask for “a penny for

son will soon be wed; a piece of straw means that a prosperous

band! Celebrations honoring departed loved ones and family

the guy,” although they keep the money for themselves. This is

year is on its way. Children are also known to play tricks on their

members are found as far back as ancient Egyptian times.

as close to the American practice of “trick-or-treating” as can be

neighbors, such as “knock-a-dolly,” a prank in which children

n On the evening of November 5, bonfires are lit throughout

found in England today. Guy Fawkes Day was even celebrated

knock on the doors of their neighbors, but run away before the

by the pilgrims at the first settlement at Plymouth. However, as

door is opened.

s t u d e n t

s P e a k o u t

What is your favorite scary movie? Nathan Vorwerk “The Blob”

Nicole hoffman “The Sound of Music” because the hills are alive.

casandra gutierrez “Scary Movie”

David Potter “Silence of the Lambs”

lacey werner “The Mummy”

greg larrieu “The Others”

lonny Sulfaro “X-Files: Fight for the Future”

Stuart Vaughan “Strange Brew”

kristin aline “Scream I”

Joel Dibacco “A Nightmare on Elm Street”

Brittnee Pruitt “Sixth Sense”

mark Ernst I don’t like scary movies because they scare me.

Button gilbertson “Sixth Sense”

robby miller “What Lies Beneath”

carlos Vasquez “What Lies Beneath”

NoVEmBEr 2001

Meet the gals

in our second installment, we introduce the female student leaders

Carllynn Cleveland

Kim Linde

Publicity and Promotions Coordinator

Graphics and Media Coordinator

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? All the different peeps

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? Pierce has a really great student body that gives the campus a sense of unity.

Do you have any hobbies? Singing, football, dancing

what do you like to do in your spare time? Sleeping is a must. Hanging out with my friends is a close a second.

where is your favorite place to shop? Anywhere a sale is popin’ what is your dream job? Designing logos what do you like to do in your spare time? Laugh with my friends. Do you have any hidden talents? I make pretty good cookies. what is your dream job? Pro singer what is your all time favorite television show? Muppet Show

what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? I’m going to transfer to Western Washington University to study graphic design.

Chawewan Hoff

Elizabeth Drane

Student Development Coordinator

Health and Wellness Coordinator

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The friendships that I’ve made

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? My favorite thing about Pierce is how comfortable I feel when I am here and how many new people I get to meet.

what do you like most about being a student leader? The people I get to work with and making a difference in lives.

what is your dream car? Prowler

where is your favorite place to shop? Pacific Sunwear and The Bon Marche

what do you like most about being a student leader? The people I work with.

what do you like to do in your spare time? Sleep, eat, and have fun.

what is your dream job? To be a broadcast journalist or MTV V.J.

who is your favorite band or group? I don’t have a particular favorite. I do like Aerosmith, The Eagles. I like stuff you would hear on KISS, KUBE, THE END, FUNKY MONKEY, KISW, and KZOK.

what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? To attend NYU Manhattan campus.

Esha Forbes

Rocki DuCharme

Outreach Coordinator

Vice President for Activities

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The people. Everyone is so friendly here.

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The social and physical environment. Both the landscape of the campus and the people make it very welcoming.

Do you have any hobbies? Dancing where is your favorite place to shop? Abercrombie and Fitch what do you like to do in your spare time? Relax, shop, spend time with friends

Do you have any hobbies? I enjoy working out, dancing, singing, and having fun with people I care about. what do you like most about being a student leader? Having a direct impact on the quality of student life on campus.

what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? Go to University of Washington what is your all time favorite television show? My all time favorite was Home Improvement.

what are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? Transfer to University of Washington—Seattle or Western Washington University.

Kat Feltner

Sara Young

Entertainment Coordinator

Secretary/Treasurer

what is your favorite thing about Pierce college? The people and being able to choose a schedule.

what is your dream car? Something fast and pretty what is your favorite movie? Dirty Dancing

what is your dream car? Any muscle car before ‘68 or an old Jag.

where is your favorite place to shop? Anywhere that has cute clothes, it can be Value Village for all I care.

who is your favorite band or group? Aerosmith , Dixie Chicks. It changes twice a day where is your favorite place to shop? Victoria’s Secret

what do you like to do in your spare time? Hang out with my friends, rollerblade in Seattle, crazy stuff.

what is your dream job? Working as an international relations consultant.

what is your career major? I want to study education.

what is your favorite food? Ice cream. I love ice cream

what is your all time favorite television show? Friends.

registration:

why the wait?

Puyallup Post By Lonny Sulfaro

Students who have more credits get to reg-

To ensure that you don’t have a hassle reg-

ister ahead of other students. The reason stu-

istering it is always a good idea to pick a cou-

dents with more credits get to register first is to

ple of alternate classes in case one of your

next quarter starting next month there are

try and ensure that they get the classes they

choices fills up.

bound to be questions about why students have

need for graduation.

Puyallup Post

With advising week and registration for

Advising weeks for winter quarter begin

to wait so long to register after they are advised.

Students who have the same amount of

Nov. 5. Students who have declared a major

Well the answer is that it doesn’t matter

credits may have a large gap in the times that

can set up their advising meeting with their fac-

when you do your advising, whether it’s the

they are allowed to register. The times are

ulty advisor and avoid the hassle of the advis-

first day of advising week or the last day. Reg-

based on how many students can possibly reg-

ing office. If you’re not sure who your faculty

istration times are determined by how many

ister at the same time without having a line

advisor is you can check in the advising center.

credits a student has.

down to the parking lot.

our computer lab rulz!

NoVEmBEr 2001

r e v i e w s

Photo by Philip Nufer

m o v i e

riding in cars with Boys columbia Pictures

Director: Penny Marshall

Based upon the 1990 memoir of Beverly Donofrio titled Riding in Cars With Boys: Confessions of a Bad Girl Who Makes Good, the film begins in 1968 and takes us along the 20

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, Adam Garcia, Lorraine Bracco, James Woods rated: PG-13 - for thematic elements, drug and sexual content

years of her life between the ages of 15 and 35.

on a scale of five popcorns...

It is the story of a woman (Drew Barrymore)

katie says: cool mon: The steel drum group K-Loss helped kick off the new school year as part of the Big Band and Barbecue in September.

who has a son while still a teenager, gets married to a drug addict (Steve Zahn), and then gets divorced. Eventually, she pulls herself out of welfare and goes to college to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer.

“Riding in Cars with Boys” is a movie about survival, and in a round about way,

fall into fun at Pierce

katie Yates: A definite chick flick. “Riding

dreams coming true. While utterly depressing,

in Cars with Boys” is practically a form of birth

the movie is engaging and well performed. It

By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post

control, because after seeing it, no girl is going

has the addictive qualities of a “lifetime”

to take even the slightest risk when it comes to

movie. It is a good choice for a girl’s night out,

On Saturday, Nov. 10, Pierce students and

pregnancy. Drew Barrymore’s performance as

or after a bad breakup. Well, it’s great movie for

community members will have the opportunity

a young unhappy mother is too realistic to even

anytime a girl feels like guy bashing.

be considered entertaining. On entering the

See “Riding in cars with Boys” if you can

to attend Pierce College Puyallup’s Fallin’ into Fun Carnival.

movie one expects to see a funny movie about

stomach such thick slice of life, and keep in

The carnival will be in the lobby of the

a girl who made all the right mistakes. Instead

mind that the movie is based on one woman’s

library/science building from noon until 3 p.m.

all that is presented is mistakes, and the humor

real life. This movie will definitely make you

Carnival games of many types will be avail-

is just a disguise for a girl crumbling dreams.

appreciate your own mother more.

able for people to enjoy along with refreshments and food such as candy apples, popcorn and other goodies.

from hell

A Scotland Yard (Johnny tracks

methodical

serial

killer Jack the Ripper, who's murdering and mutilating prostitutes

the

Whitechapel

Dis-

trict, and soon begins to suspect a conspiracy. The film is adapted from the Alan Moore-Eddie Campbell comic book series and directed by

20th century fox

ple see at fairs. People will be able to get a wax

ture children’s entertainer Jim Valley, who has an audience interactive show. The event is aimed at children up to age 10, but all students are encouraged to come. “It’s a safe, fun, and different event for parents and their kids,” said Entertainment Coordinator Kat Feltner. Tickets are $5 per family and $2 for an individual ticket. People who bring in a non-perishable food item will receive a dollar off admission. Advance tickets are available in A120 and can also be purchased at the door.

likeness of their hands made.

Director: The Hughes Brothers

Photo by Kathryn Newell

detective Depp)

One booth will feature wax hands like peo-

The Fallin’ into Fun Carnival also will fea-

Starring: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Jason Flemyng, Robbie Coltrane, Lesley Sharp rated: R - for strong violence/gore, sexuality, language and drug content on a scale of five popcorns... Philip says:

The Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society).

Philip Nufer: “Gross,” “Sick,” “Disgusting,” “Nasty,” and “Oh my God.” These were

movie is so scary, you are wrong and sadly mis-

just a few of the words I heard when watching

taken.

the gruesome flick, “From Hell.” This movie is

This movie will probably have your lady

a blood bath from the 1800’s. “From Hell”

friend ralphing, and blowing chunks all over

should have been named the most repulsive,

you and a few innocent movie goers.

disgusting movie of the year, rather than “ One of the scariest movies of the year.” This movie

All and all this movie was worth watching.

is perfect for youngsters, if you want them to

This movie will make you feel thankful for the

grow up and be psycho killers. In this flick,

pleasant lifestyle you currently live. Who ever

Jack the Ripper roams the streets nightly look-

thought this movie up is seriously demented,

ing for prostitutes, not because he is horny, but

but weirdly creative. The musical production

because he wants to slice and dice them. The

was great! When something crazy was going

murderer kills his victims all the same, he cuts

on the music defiantly told the tail.

night o’ jive: Lea Krueger gave a Jewel-like performance while students enjoyed hot refreshments and decadent desserts at the Java Jive Oct. 4.

Van artwork from front page

auction on eBay.com with the proceeds going to the Twin Towers Firemen’s Fund. Local businesses have donated parts and

and images.

mechanical services for the van.

The plan is to paint an American flag motif

Funding is being raised through Sorenson’s

their throat from left to right, he slices each

onto the van using enamel paint. The van will

name as an artist, so the project is not affiliated

woman below the belt, and he surgically

If violence is something that you enjoy

have a custom license plate frame with “star

with Pierce College.

removes an organ. “From Hell,” was very

watching, “From Hell” will surely arose your

graphic and explicit. It showed blood, the direct

interest. Everyone thought “Hannibal” was

slicing during murders, and all the good stuff

gross. If you see the movie “From Hell,” “Han-

that crazy individuals like to see.

nibal” will seem like “Beauty and the Beast.”

MALES: If you think that your women will grip your arm tight and scream because this

MY ADVICE: Do not eat any food 2 hours before or after this movie.

spangled vanner” on it. Once the van is finished, it will go up for

The college gave Sorenson permission to work the project with her students in October.

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

Puyallup Post

e v e n t s

lots to do at Pierce this month

c a l e n d a r

at college. Returning adults, running start students and high school graduates all have events they can participate in. There is something for everyone!

n PiErcE JouSt- NOV. 8, Noon, ATRIUM Does the expression “off with their heads” come to mind? Students can have fun jousting with fellow classmates and getting to know people while relieving stress. n raBBi DaNiEl laPiN- NOV. 8, 7 P.M., L244 Rabbi Lapin is a well-known KVI radio personality and will discuss “Money, Business,

Students are encouraged to take advan-

and Hi-tech: Evil Tools of Exploitation or Positive Engines of Prosperity” during his

tage of the many Student Programs spon-

presentation. Tickets cost $7 students and $10 general admission, and are available in

By Rocki DuCharme

sored opportunities available on and off

Room A120.

For the Puyallup Post

campus. Students, friends and families are

There are many educational and fun opportunities at Pierce College Puyallup!

all welcome to be involved in student life at Pierce College Puyallup! Any questions or comments you have

This article is dedicated to making you aware of those opportunities and the many

can be brought to room A130 or call 840-

rewards that accompany getting involved

8487.

n falliN' iNto fuN- NOV. 10, Noon, LOBBY Students, friends and families are all invited to celebrate the fall season and enjoy Pierce’s family carnival. Participants are charged $5 per family and $2 an individual, tickets are available in Room A120. If you bring a non-perishable food item you get $1 off your entry fee in support of the Food Drive. n rEc DaYS- NOV. 14, Noon, ATRIUM & LOBBY Students in need of a temporary mental break can play pool, foosball, ping pong or one of many board games. Unwind and enjoy the competition with other students.

November events calendar:

n StuDENt couNcil mEEtiNg- NOV. 15, Noon, ROOM A136 What does Student Government do for me? How does Student Programs benefit me? If you have any questions or concerns come to the student council meetings where students can be informed and ask questions.

n comEDic hYPNotiSt- NOV. 1, Noon, ATRIUM Frederick Winters will make students do crazy, wild things. Students can either dare to participate and be the show, or enjoy the comedic performances of classmates and sim-

n SuccESS workShoP: coPiNg with StrESS- NOV. 19, Noon, ROOM A136 Is time management not working? Is stress setting in? If stress is making your days more difficult, learn how to cope with it at this seminar. n flu ShotS- NOV. 20, ALL DAY

ply see the show. n SuccESS workShoP: TIME MANAGEMENT- NOV. 5, Noon, ROOM A136 If students are struggling with balancing school, work and family responsibilities then

Depending on the availability of the vaccine, students will have the defense needed to guard off the flu. n BaDVErtiSiNg- NOV. 27, Noon, L244

this workshop is the answer. n BlooD DriVE- NOV. 6, Noon, COURTYARD

Rachel Gaunt educates students on the distorted view of women in advertising through

This is a critical time for the US and the country needs blood. Students can make an

humor, experience and optimism. Come listen to a 15-year veteran give a hilarious

appointment in Room A120 or just do a walk-in the day of event.

depiction of the effects the slanted image of women portrayed in advertisement can

n DomEStic ViolENcE EVENt- NOV. 7, Noon, ATRIUM

cause.

Every 9 seconds a woman is a victim of domestic violence, and every 14 seconds a man is a victim of domestic violence. These statistics are very real and important to be aware of.

Please

DoNatE BlooD

NoVEmBEr 2001

Pierce students receive washington Promise honors Katie Yates

having a family income of only up to 135 per-

The Puyallup Post

cent of the state median income. The 2000 Leg-

More than 100 Pierce college students from

islative Session extended the availability of the

Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom were awarded

scholarship to students graduating in the top 15

the Washington Promise Scholarship this year.

percent of their class, or to those who pass the

The Washington Promise Scholarship was created so financial limitations would not pre-

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a score of 1200 or higher on the first try. Washington Promise Scholarships award

vent potential scholars from attending college because of rising tuition costs. “I proposed the Promise Scholarships

$1,542 annually, which would cover more than 90 percent of tuition costs at a Washington state

because I believe students showing promise

community college. These scholarships are

deserve a promise from our state,” says Gov.

making the dream of college a reality for many

Gary Locke.

students.

Established in the 1999 legislative session,

While the Washington Promise Scholar-

the scholarship has helped thousands of fami-

ships have been funded since 1999, legislature

lies alleviate the burden of paying college

has yet to permanently adopt the scholarships.

tuitions.

These Pierce College students, listed at

Until the 2000 Legislative Session, students

right, received the Washington Promise Schol-

who applied for the loan had to have graduated

arship, and chose to be mentioned by the press.

Angela Audorff Sarah Baerg Christina Bartholomay Kirstin Bautista Jessica Bonagofsky Heather Bowen Laura Braaten Erin Bryant Sherill Bush Cristina Carrillo Cynthia Castanares Diane Chamberlain Chhunla Chann Sarah Chavez Robert Chinneth Jr. Toni Christy Celestina Chung Luke Cockerham Marie Collamore Kathryn Comfort Timothy Connolly Jonathan Cramer Kristina Crumpacker Cole Deming Pietro Demonte Melissa Denton Jacquelynn Diehl Kevin Doman Rocki Ducharme Andrea Ferandes Brenda Fetui

Margaret Ford Steven Fryer III Adam Garms Micaela Gifford Amber Gleim Lila Glover Steve Godyn Joseph Hall Mitchell Hendrickson Krissa Hipwell Ronald Hobbs Jr. Stephan Horan Jacinda Howard Autumn Hullinger Sarah Humphrey Thomas Jackson Melanie Kellerhals Vanessa Kirn Levi Larson Kimberly Linde Cassandra Lyon Gregory Martin Brandon Martin Corene Masculino Bianca Medina Karly Mills Joshua Minks Travis Moore Vanessa Murphy Christine Nicolai Monika Nicolai

Amanda Nykreim Heather Olson Sarah Parley Billie Porter Joshua Pringle Marissa Reed Melanie Ricard Elizabeth Ridge Melinda Rienstra Teodora Rodriguez Nicole Rzany Jennifer Sager Amy Schoen Roger Slack Jr. David Souza Teresa Steger Karri Stevens Lonny Sulfaro Anna Svintozelsky Jennifer Takahashi April Telling Brandi Thompkins Travis Tilford Jennifer Tolle Nicole Toulouse Rebecca Tyler Thoa Vo Hayli Walker Susan Worthen Jennifer Yeager David Yurovchak

in the top 10 percent of their class, as well as

committees seeking student volunteers

By Philip Nufer

you can include on your resume. Upon joining,

Committees at Pierce College, Puyallup

Puyallup Post

you will have the opportunity to work directly

Campus include Campus Development; Envi-

Serving on a committee is one of the best

with staff, faculty, and Pierce College’s admin-

ronmental; Elections; S & A Budget; Safety;

ways to make a positive contribution to Pierce

istration. Students who are connected and or

Tenure Committees; Calendar; Legislative

College Puyallup. As students, we are respon-

work at the college tend to be the most suc-

Task Force; Student Publications Board; Advis-

sible for making decisions and implementing

cessful. Becoming involved not only feels

ing/Registration; Grievance Review; College

programs that will affect Pierce College for

great, but also often leads to other opportuni-

Disciplinary; College Scholarship; Student

years to come. By serving on a committee,

ties. See where the opportunities of serving on

Tech Fee Advisory Budget; and Hiring Com-

opportunities and experiences will arise that

a committee can lead you.

mittee.

Beat the Bug annual flu campaign

Nov. 20 a community Service of Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest

Puyallup Post

Sobering facts about fetal alcohol syndrome Puyallup Post

About 1144,000 babies are being born each year with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. These babies are forced to live with learning disabilities, behavioral problems, nervous system developmental delays, and some times mental retardation. The sad part is that Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (FAS/E) can be easily prevented. Vicky McKinney spoke on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, an issue close to her heart. McKinney's adopted daughter was born with Fetal so McKinney's daughter will never get the help and services she needs from state and govern-

Students learned some of the harsh realities of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/ Effects when Vicky McKinney spoke on Oct. 18.

ment agencies. While Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is recognized as a disability caused by birth

So a connection is suspected in humans but

defects, very little is being done to educate peo-

has yet to be proven.

ple about this preventable plague on our children.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome affects even those who never plan to have children, or

How does someone stop Fetal Alcohol Syn-

those who never drink alcohol. The lifetime

drome/Effects? Girls, if you are pregnant, think

cost of a person with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

you might be, or want to be in the next three

can be in the millions. McKinney's daughter

months, don’t drink. Even if an expecting

has an estimated lifetime cost of $6 million.

mother only has one drink on one day of her

Where does this money come from? Tax dol-

pregnancy she could still be causing permanent

lars.

damage to the fetus. Any alcohol the mother

People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome face

drinks goes straight to the unborn baby. McK-

many challenges. For one they have a limited

inney used the example that if Mom drinks a

ability to learn through experience. Say you

16-ounce drink, then that drink goes through

pet a dog and it bites you, you won’t pet that

the placenta and straight to the baby. The baby

dog again, right? Well, a person with Fetal

has just consumed a 16-ounce drink. Many

Alcohol Syndrome/Effects might pet that dog

expecting mothers who drink during pregnancy

seven or eight times before he or she learns

have miscarriages, but those who don’t will

that the dog bites. Deficits in abstracting are

have a troubled baby on their hands in a few

also problems for people with Fetal Alcohol

months.

Syndrome/Effects, which means they can’t

This doesn’t mean guys are off the hook. In

understand things like love or hate, or where

tests with rats, it was found that babies of male

boundaries have to be set in relationships, so a

rats, who were given alcohol when the babies

person with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome will be

were conceived, had behavioral problems and

very vulnerable. Others problems like memo-

developmental delays. Many women claim to

ry deficits, hypersensitivity, and a tendencies

have never drank during their pregnancies, but

to be manipulative yet childlike, are all hard-

had a husband who was an alcoholic, and the

ships that a person with Fetal Alcohol Syn-

woman’s child had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

drome must endure.

coming out

Part 2 of 3

Photo by Lonny Sulfaro

Katie Yates

Alcohol Effects. It is not a medical diagnosis,

it was a dark and stormy . . . Like a gust of wind, the door sprang open and I saw a small piece of paper with the word HELP on it lying on the table just inside the door. Two inches from the paper was a small reddish brown spot. It looked as if someone had tried to wipe the spot up. Bang! the door behind me slammed shut. I let out a scream. My heart was beating in my throat. I turned for the door, barely able to move. As I reached for the handle I heard footsteps coming down the hall. What should I do I thought. Do I hide, or look out the door, but before I could decide the steps had stooped in front of the door. Someone or something was turning the doorknob. I quickly hid under a desk. “Hello is any one in here,” I heard the voice say. Should I answer? Before I could act the person spotted me. As they bent down I realized it was one of the security guards. I let out a say of relief. “What are you doing in here?” she asked. “I heard a noise and came to see what it was.” “Then why are you under the desk, and why are you hear so late?” she asked. Getting out from under the table I felt foolish. “You should be getting home,” the security guard said. “Yes, you are right. Did you see the paper on the table?” “No.” “It’s gone? There was a paper here that said help. Both the spot and the paper had vanished. Putting her hand on my shoulder she said, “You should go home and get some rest.” As I walked out of the classroom I picked up my bag I had left in the hall. Had I really seen and heard this stuff or was my imagination running away with me. I left the building and headed for my car. “Where did I put my keys?” I said quietly. “Check your bag,” I heard a voice answer.

n Well, we started it for you — now it’s your turn. Write the next segment in this gripping tale of mystery and intrigue. Submissions should be 150-250 words in length, and should pick up where the story above ends and should end as a cliffhanger for someone else to continue. Submit your story along with your name and telephone number (in case we have a question) to room A160B. We will run our favorite in the next issue of The Post. Stories may be edited for length and clarity.

n triangle Square’s mission is to become a more visible, safe and

n P-flag is an 80,000 member support group for gays, bisexuals, les-

from page 6

inclusive “gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered/questioning/allied” community.

bians and transgendered people in Pierce County. This group meets on the

The group’s goal is to create a community center that offers referrals, educa-

fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

not try to be gay or have any knowledge that

tion, health and social services and other resources. A Hate Incident Response

at 7410 South 12th Street, Tacoma. The meetings offer dialogue with support-

they want to be gay. Homosexuals usually

Team and a Queer Domestic Violence Project are the current services that the

ive members. Educational programs and opportunities to work toward chang-

end up trying to be straight, because that is

Triangle Square offers. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month

ing people’s opinion as well as public policy follow each meeting. To contact

what society considers “normal,” and end up

at 6 p.m. at Mocha Mountain, 743 St. Helens Avenue in Tacoma. You can reach

the P-FLAG Tacoma Chapter at TacomaPFLAG.mail.com, by mail at 3800A

realizing that they feel much more comfort-

Triangle Square by e-mail at trianglesquare@yahoo.com or by mail at PO Box

Bridgeport Way West No. 124 Tacoma, WA 98466, or by phone at 597-6406.

able dating the same sex rather than the

1725, Tacoma, WA 98401-1725, or online at www. trianglesquare.org. n oasis is a drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and

opposite. Lastly, Abegglen asked to the few

n Daybreak ministries is an organization that sponsors many activi-

sexually questioning youth from ages 14-25 in Pierce County. Oasis was found-

ambidextrous people in the crowd, “When

ties geared to unite communities for the well being of each member. The

ed in 1988 by a group of people who were concerned about alienation and lack

did you realize you were ambidextrous?”

organization believes that God’s love transcends time, place, race, sexual pref-

of support, both serious risks facing these sexual minority youths. Oasis is

The

members

erences and gender. In addition, this ministry has a bisexual support group, a

supervised by Pierce County AIDS Foundation and the Rainbow Center. Oasis

replied with answers such as: I could always

gay youth support session, and an escape group. Daybreak Ministries can be

also offers 11 services from health care referrals to education and tutoring sup-

ambidextrous

audience

right with my left hand, but everyone who

contacted by mail at Box 64798 Tacoma, WA 98464-0798, by phone at 224-

port. Chat groups, round table discussions and workshops occur on Thursday

taught me how to write explained penman-

1394 or 503-2231 ext. 7438 for messages, and online at

nights. To contact, Oasis call 534-3204 or fax at 534-3206. Oasis can also be

ship by using their right hand. The ambidex-

daybreakspirit@yahoo.com.

found online at www.members.xoom.com/OasisYouth/index.html.

trous members just became comfortable with using either hand to write. Abegglen

either relationship.

romantic feelings for him or any other male.

thing important.”

compared ambidextrous people to bisexuals.

Abegglen explained that she dated a man

“My ex-husband is a great guy. He is

The four organizations presented at

Her explanation entailed: Bisexuals have

for seven years, and ended up getting mar-

kind, nice, and as a couple we had great con-

Pierce College Puyallup included Triangle

tried both gay relationships and straight rela-

ried. After a while, her relationship with this

versation,” said Abegglen. “Attraction is not

Square, Daybreak Missionaries, P-FLAG

tionships, and are comfortable being in

man diminished because she never felt any

everything in a relationship, but it is some-

and Oasis.

NoVEmBEr 2001

New names on campus

c lu b Phi theta kappa

community service project for members, and

ship Club to form a super group. Nathan Verw-

The Phi Theta Kappa is a very honorable

participate in PCSTOCK (Pierce College Stu-

erk, Erin Crane, and multiple others are leading

Katie Yates

group Pierce College offers to students obtain-

Puyallup Post

ing a 3.5 or better grade point average. This

Lots of new faces can be seen around this

organization is the international honor society

quarter. Pierce College gained a lot of new full

for two-year colleges. The purpose of Phi Theta

time staff and faculty. In advising, Susan Gan-

Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholar-

bari, Julie Richardson and Sarah Werner are

ship, leadership, and service among students at

new employees. Kim Cunningham is the new

Pierce College.

testing person, and Callie Drotz has been hired

co r n e r

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is an honor

as a full-time employee of Student Programs,

that will enrich students’ lives while attending

but is scheduled to leave on Dec. 1. The Pierce

Pierce College. Phi Theta Kappa is an organi-

dent Technology Outreach Camp for kids). To become a member of the Alpha Psi Delta of Phi Theta Kappa, students must: -have earned and maintained a 3.5 cumulative college grade point average -have identified a two-year degree program

this year’s Vine. Go for fun and fellowship during your stressful school days. Meetings are Mondays at 11 a.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Wednesday at 9 a.m., Thursdays are all-male fellowship at noon, and worship Mondays and Fridays at noon. Meet in front of the library.

and be making reasonable progress toward

nnn Spanish club

graduation -not be in the last quarter of study before

There is no Spanish Club this year, according to Spanish Club Advisor Victoria Mayorga

graduation

Learning Center has two new sets of hands to

zation of prestigious scholars from more than

-pay a one-time membership fee of $48

because not enough student participation was

help out: Deb McLaughlin and Jessica Satori.

1,000 two-year institutions across the nation

Benefits of membership include scholarship

shown last year to make having a club worth-

and abroad. This honor will remain with mem-

opportunities and tuition reductions at specific

while. Mayorga said she would love to contin-

Mike Coffey teaches math, and just signed a 10-year contract. Coffey is actually starting his

bers as they pursue future educational goals. In

four-year institutions, as well as building com-

ue being the club’s advisor if there’s interest.

third year here, and before that worked at Fort

addition, the organization believes that the

munity here at Pierce and networking with

She is willing to hand the advisor-ship over to a new person if someone is interested.

Steilacoom since 1989. Coffey teaches math

activities and fellowship one will enjoy as a

other dedicated students. For more information

60, 121 and 156. He was in the air force for 20

member will be a valuable addition to their col-

about membership in Phi Theta Kappa, call Dr.

Mayorga fears her presence may be part of

years, and also taught high school in Mansfield,

lege experience.

Susan Dobyns at 840-8363 or Duncan McClin-

the reason students haven’t attended the club

Mass. Roya Sabeti signed up for a one-year full-

This year, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual theme

because her presence may make members feel

ton at 840-8373.

is “community.” This organization hopes to

nnn

time position running the EET position. Previ-

discuss aspects of community, and how it

the Vine

ously, Sabeti worked for Microchip, and she

effects us. Phi Theta Kappa is going to sponsor

The Vine this year is a compilation of two

was the engineering coordinator for one year at

speakers and activities here at Pierce, hold a

Vine clubs and one E.B.C.H. Christian Fellow-

Fort Steilacoom. Sabeti said she enjoys Pierce College. She finds the faculty helpful, and that her 31 engineering students work very hard. Joakim Nilsson is set to work here for the next 10 years teaching English. Nilsson worked for Fort Steilacoom part time for two years. Prior to that, Nilsson always taught at universities, but he finds that he enjoys the diversity of students’ ages at Pierce College. Jerry Freemont is teaching Computer Information Systems, and will be for at least ten years. Freemont has worked in the industry for the last 35 years. He is excited about his career change though because he has always secretly wanted to be a teacher.

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ship experience. Stevens was the vice president and president of a club at Rogers High School called the Rambassadors. She was also a student representative her sophomore year. Whitish was in Key Club for two years where she served as treasurer and vice president. She also coaches soccer, was a camp counselor, and founded a group called the Renaissance Society where she was the president. Both Stevens and Whitish have several goals for this year. Some of Stevens’s goals are to increase monthly surveys so that she can get feedback from the student body so she can find out what students would like to see happening on campus. Whitish’s goals include making sure that students are plugged into what is happening at Pierce and to do the best job that she possible can. “My main responsibility is to hear the voices of the student body. I am also the chair of the environmental committee,” said Stevens. “The main duty of being representative two is to help out other officers be aware of students ideas, suggestions, and concerns,” Whitish stated.

they are being graded. If someone is interested in advising a Spanish club or would just like to join one, contact Mayorga.

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scorpio October 23 - November 21 Things are happening now in your life. Usually you are conservative and afraid of taking risks. You are basically a chicken, but not this month. You are talented, bright, and capable of stepping into the limelight. You are privately wondering what you really want to be when you grow up. What is your true calling? Research your intuitions. Things are looking good for you this month, so open your eyes and get busy. Love HHH MoneyHHHH WorkHHHHH sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You have the ability to charm others. You also have a very competitive drive that will help you gain ground and position yourself more strategically. Back off of your romantic relationship, and focus on your financial future. Do not abuse your expense account; being foolishly generous is not impressive. Love H MoneyH WorkHHHHH capricorn December 22 - January 19 Cheer up. This month is going to be filled with smile raising activities. I know you are somewhat bummed because last month did not go as well as planned, but this month will be different. Someone important to your life that you have not recently talked to will visit or call this month. This month, you must contribute to whatever you feel is a worthy cause. Don’t overspend on entertainment. Love HHHH Money HH Work HHH aquarius January 21 - February 19 You have a wild imagination. Don’t think this is always a good thing. Lately you have been paranoid. Your wild imagination often informs you that the FBI or CIA is following you. You are not being followed, calm down. In your case, do not follow those gut instincts. Think logically this month, and everything will flow like a waterfall. If you’re feeling nice this month, surprise a friend. Love HHHHH MoneyHH WorkH

pisces February 20 - March 20 Your finances will be a bit taxing this month. Don’t think this horoscope will reveal your life falling out from under you just because the first sentence was not the greatest. Your month is still going to be fun. There are many cheap activities that will arouse your interest this month. This month your individuality will shine. So for the best day possible, try showing off the qualities that make you different and unique. Love HHH MoneyH WorkHH aries March 21 - April 19 You have worked very hard to get your current position, but you will have to work twice as hard just to stay there. Life is a stage for you, so put on your best performance. You should know all the possible outcomes before you jump in. You or someone you know will get a tootsie roll when trick or treating on Halloween. Love HHHH Money HHHH Work HHHHH taurus April 20 - May 20 Have you ever had a bland, stale pretzel? That is one of the worst items you could ever put in your mouth. Never again will this tragedy happen if you go to the store this month and introduce or reintroduce yourself to Rold Gold, freshly baked, classic style, tiny twist pretzels. If you have to pick the best pretzel, this is defiantly it. Anyway, make new friends and join new clubs this month. Also, do not forget to brush your teeth after eating a ton of Halloween candy. You don’t want your teeth to fall out, do you? LoveHHH MoneyHHH WorkHHH gemini May 21 - June 21 Much like walking into a public restroom located in the ghetto, your month gives me a bad feeling. More people around you will differ in there beliefs from yours. Rather than clash with all of them, listen respectfully to there opinions. Only if it is absolutely necessary, try to explain your position. Do you feel like having an adventure? Well one day this month you are more than likely going to have an adventure when you go on what you think will be just a short journey. This could be good or bad. This adventure will be somewhere you have never been. Love HH MoneyHHH WorkHHHHH

m u s i c By lonny Sulfaro Some people think it’s a miracle that Ozzy Osbourne is even still alive. It is quite amazing if you think about it. I mean Ozzy has been

leo July 23 -August 22 Experiments and inventions meet with disapproval. Stay close to home and finish what is already on your plate. Listen buddy, don’t bother saving a world that does not want to be saved. As you climb up the ladder of success, don’t look down—it emphasizes your double chin!! Avoid self-deception, unless you are only telling yourself white lies. Eat a piece of candy on Halloween. Love HH Money H Work H virgo August 23 - September 22 This is a great month to focus on bettering your health. Do you really think you are following a solid diet plan. You order a Diet Pepsi with your juicy, greasy, triple stack burger. Although you subconsciously think the Diet Pepsi is doing you well, the burger somewhat tips the diet scale away from your favor. It is time to be honest with yourself. Stop SUPER SIZING that extra value meal at McDonalds, and stop ordering that Frosty at Wendy’s just because it is only 99 cents. To achieve the best health results, try to focus mostly on eating healthy foods, and getting enough rest for your body to rebuild its natural defenses. Have a healthy month. Love HHH MoneyHHH WorkHH libra September 23 - October 22 One part of you wants something, and the other part of you wants to wait. This is quite normal. Everyone has these little internal arguments. My suggestion to you—do not let these internal arguments escalate into fist fights. Somebody owes you a favor, and vice versa. It is hard to speak with so many thoughts crowding your mind. You are not perfect, nor will you ever be. Learn to live knowing this is true. P.S. The next scary movie you watch might actually scare you. Love HHH Money HHH Work HH

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The album overall is pretty good. There are several heavy songs, but there are also some mellow tunes to balance the album well. It is about 50 minutes in length and has 11

down the ‘Road to Nowhere’ and ‘Back on

songs, so it’s about your average cd for song

Earth’ so many times I find it amazing that he

lengths.

can perform, let along live.

If you are a Black Sabbath fan but not a solo

Nonetheless Ozzy is back again with his

Ozzy fan, then you may not like this album. It

new album “Down to Earth” which is his first

is nothing like old Black Sabbath. It’s similar

full-length studio album since 1995’s “Ozzmo-

to his last two albums “No More Tears” and

you might want to skip the song ‘Junkie’

sis.”

“Ozzmosis,” so if you liked those then you

because that song is the one with most of the

probably will enjoy this album.

language in it.

The first single off the album ‘Gets Me

uncLe Zac Wants you: Zac Green makes a great ‘poster boy’ for student voting rights at Pierce.

cancer June 22 - July 22 Push a little harder to get over the top. You know that your head will eventually triumph. Your heart seems to be heavy this month. Don’t freak out about your heart weighing a ton. You have an incredible advantage right now, so don’t waste any time. Beware of short people. One person of this type will affect you in some way this month. LoveH Money HHH Work HHHH

Through’ is dedicated to all of Ozzy’s loyal fans

As far as language goes there is a little bit of

who have been there through all the good and

profanity, but that’s just how Ozzy is. I think it

bad times.

would be okay to let your kids to the album, but