The Puyallup Post | Volume 7 | Issue 1 | October 2001 by The Puyallup Post

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Nason removed as student body president By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post

During the summer, Kristian Nason was removed as student body president for violating Pierce College’s student code of conduct. was Nason removed from office in early July and was reinstated as president the first week of August, pending an investigation. After the college’s Kristian Nason inquiry, officials decided Nason violated seven provisions in the college’s student code of conduct and should be permanently removed from office. College officials said that proper procedures were followed during this investigation. Nason, however, said he feels differently. “The administration didn’t follow proper procedures in its investigation of this case,” he said. “It is all based on hearsay and nothing has been proven to support any of the allegations against me.” After Nason’s removal, student council members appointed Dave Rieland the new president. The reason Nason was appointed and not elected by the student body is because the

bylaws of the college state that in the case of a vacancy, the student council must appoint the new president. The specific details of the case are not being released by the college to protect the privacy of all parties involved. (See Nason’s comments in this issue’s Letter to the Editor on page 2.) These are the steps taken in a disciplinary procedure. First there is the initiation of proceedings in which the student charged is notified of the charges against them. All college disciplinary proceedings are initiated by the vice president for learning and student success. The vice president then has the option of placing the student on suspension. Students may receive a disciplinary warning which is a notice in writing to the student by the vice president for learning and student success or his or her designee(s) that the student has violated the rules of conduct. The student charged in the case may also be put on disciplinary probation which is formal action by vice president for learning and student success or designee(s), placing conditions upon the student’s continued attendance for violation of rules of student conduct. Students may also be expelled if it is deemed appropriate. Once the proceedings have begun the student charged in the case may provide their

By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post

When Dave Rieland applied in the spring for the recreation coordinator position for Student Programs, he had no idea what would come. Through a series of events during the summer, Rieland has become the new student body president. Being the ASPCP president has many responsibilities. Rieland will act as a student representa- Dave Rieland tive for all committees, board of trustees meetings, and all other college events. One of his main jobs is to keep the administration informed of student activities on campus. own legal representation. After all of the evidence has been examined by the judicial advisor appointed by the vice president of learning and student success and the student or students involved in the case have been interviewed the judicial advisor then may take the following actions: terminate the proceeding exonerating the student or students,

Rieland hasn’t worked in student government before, but he does have some prior leadership experience. He is a vice president in the Eagle Scouts and worked on his high school’s student newspaper as a reporter and photographer. “I’m always available for students and I’m really open to suggestions,” Rieland said. Rieland has many goals for this year. “I want to see phase three (construction of the third building on campus) get started and the tuition situation improve,” he said. He also has many plans for events this year. “I’d like to see more community events and more community involvement in student appreciation week,” Rieland said. “I also want to see the college host political forums and town meetings.” dismiss the case, impose verbal warning to the student directly, impose additional sanctions of reprimand, probation, suspension or expulsion, or refer the matter to the college disciplinary committee for a recommendation as to appropriate action. The student is notified within 10 working days of the deci-

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Puyallup students join disaster relief drive

Parriott competes for crown

By Lonny Sulfaro and Katie Yates

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Pierce College students are helping to raise money for the American Red Cross. The college will be accepting money donations. Students can make checks payable to the American Red Cross only. Students who wish to donate cash also can do so. Donations are being collected in A120, which is the office directly across from Student Programs, and should only be given to Mari Kruger, Gerry Taylor or Callie Drotz. The American Red Cross is not taking food donations right now. Pierce College also plans to have a blood drive on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the courtyard. The Tacoma/Pierce County chapter of the American Red Cross is at 1235 South Tacoma Way, if someone would like to make a donation in person. For more information, the Tacoma/Pierce County chapter’s website is www.arctacoma.org or call 474-0400.

If you think you don’t know anybody famous, there’s a good chance you’re wrong. Former Pierce College Puyallup Student Programs Coordinator Breann Parriott competed in the Miss America Pageant last month. Parriott earned the right to represent Washington state after she won the Miss Pierce County and Miss Washington titles earlier this year. Winning the Miss Washington title forced Parriott to make some difficult decisions, including leaving

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her position at Pierce College. Winning Miss Pierce County and Miss Washington is only the latest in a long line of accomplishments for Parriott. She has competed in pageants seven times and won four times. Parriott began competing at 19 and won her first title in 1998 when she was crowned Miss Lewis County. Parriott then went on to claim the Miss Seafair title in 1999, Miss Pierce County in March and Miss Washington in June. Parriott was inspired to compete by her mother who competed for Miss Lewis County when she was 20 and was the first runner up. “When I competed I really wanted to win for her,”

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he tragedy that struck the United States of America on September 11, 2001 will never be forgotten. What happened in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania was sad and sickening. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives, because of terrorists’ sick prejudice against the United States. The events of that fateful day have affected everyone in this country. It has brought all kinds of people together in this fight against terrorism. People have come out in mass to donate blood, food, clothing, medical supplies and money, and to support for their fellow Americans. This is my experience from September 11, 2001. I was sleeping when I heard my mom shout, “Oh my gosh!” I got up out of bed to see what was going on. She told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. A few minutes later I watched in horror on live T.V. as the other plane crashed into the other tower. I was completely shocked. I had a sickening feeling in my stomach. As everything unfolded throughout the day, I saw what was left of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and I saw the footage of people jumping out the windows at the World Trade Center and then I saw live when the towers collapsed. Even though I’ve seen the footage over and over again, I still feel horrible every time I see it. I probably will for the rest of my life. I can remember a lot of different tragedies that have occurred in my lifetime. I remember the Persian Gulf War when I was in third grade, The Oklahoma City bombing when I was in seventh grade, the Olympic Park bombing in 1996, and the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, but I don’t think anything has effected me as much as the disgusting acts of terrorism I witnessed on the 11th of September. Even though I work for a newspaper for a living, I really hate watching the news and reading the local papers. There are just so many sad and depressing things on the news and in the papers, but there are also some really neat stories and heartwarming stories, so that’s why I do watch the news and read the newspaper. The thing that got to me the most was seeing something this huge go undetected by the government of this country. It brought back the reality that no country is invincible no matter how strong that nation is. This catastrophe has done just the opposite of what the terrorists behind this wanted it to do. I think they wanted to rip the United States of America apart, but all they have done is bring the nation closer together. I can’t encourage you enough to help out in the fundraiser that the college is having to support the American Red Cross. Even if you can’t donate a lot of money, every little bit helps. Fundraising efforts will continue at the college indefinitely. I have heard several stories from people about what they were doing when this tragedy happened and how they were feeling. Some people are dealing with this situation really well, while others are having a harder time dealing with it. If anyone reading this would like to share with the student newspaper their personal experience or how they are dealing with this tragedy, I encourage you to do so. Letters to the editor will be printed in the next issue. The deadline to submit a letter to the editor to ensure that it will make it into the next issue is Tuesday, October 16. You can submit your letter to the newspaper office in room A160 or drop it off in our mailbox in the faculty mailroom.

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Dear Students, Hello my name is Kristian Nason. I was elected to the position of ASPCP President during spring quarter. I regret to inform you that I will no longer be representing you as ASPCP President for the 2001-2002 academic year. The reason for my absence from this position is extremely disturbing to me, and I believe it is my responsibility to inform all students as to the current status of elected representatives. On July 2, 2001 a current council member and former girlfriend filed an incident charge against myself with campus security. As a result of this charge I was immediately terminated from my position by the Director of Enrollment Services and Student Life. This decision was made without doing any investigation into the allegation. The administration, simply, took her word for it. More importantly, this action was in direct conflict with Pierce College rules and regulations and the ASPCP bylaws. This action was also an obvious abuse of power by the Director of Enrollment Services and Student Life. Due to these circumstances I immediately appealed using the proper procedures according to Pierce College rules and regulations. As a result of the appeal I was reinstated to my position while the administration performed an investigation into the alleged allegation of harassment. I really believed that this would clear my name, however it did the exact opposite, but to such an extreme that any rational person would find malicious. The investigation concluded that I had committed seven violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Each of which would be considered a felony charge in a court of law. In fact the original charge was relatively minuscule compared to the other six charges. As a result of the investigation by the administration, I

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was given an entire year’s probation. I am still allowed to attend classes at Pierce, but I am no longer allowed to fulfill my job duties described in the bylaws. The problem with the administration’s investigation is that it gives not a single supporting detail, or any evidence to support the charges. In fact it is so extremely vague that it is hard to tell exactly where the charges are coming from, and who is charging me. It accounts for only two names: the Director of Enrollment Services and Student Life, and my former girlfriend. Another vital problem had to do with the investigator. The vice president chose this person, but the problem is she claims herself to be a witness to one of these actions, yet she does not specifically state which action or what happened. Furthermore, this person should not have been placed in a position where she could not possibly have been impartial or fair. I want all students to know that I have fought this action as far as I could until I was faced with an extreme financial burden. I have also taken these points and many more to the president of Pierce, but he has chosen to ignore the facts of this case, and do what is right in this situation. I realize that each of you have very busy lives and this is a situation that many of you will find annoying or disturbing. But I feel that it was my responsibility to inform you of truth. I am sorry I will not be there with you, nevertheless, I hope each of you has an incredible year and many successes to come. Sincerely, Kristian E. Nason

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How do you tHink college will differ from HigH scHool? Jennifer Kolu “People. I’m expecting older, more mature people.”

Peter Kellet “I know nobody. Pete’s gotta make new friends.”

matt gebhart “More opportunity.”

laci hamilton “More freedom but harder classes.”

Suzanne Carmody “Shorter classes and more school involvement.”

Jacob Baker “You are going to be more on your own, and have to develop more responsibility.”

Nina deverell “You can leave whenever you want without telling any body.”

Nichole Ward “People of age at parties.”

Kris davis “You need to find a job to fit around school hours.”

Casey Parker “The people are nicer.”

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By Dave Rieland How y’all doin? For all of you who are new at Pierce, or returning for a new year of fun, I’d like to welcome you to our great college. Even though most of us need a couple more weeks of vacation, especially sleep, the quarter has gotten off to a great start. And it’ll get better, just wait and see. Some of the great events we have coming are the FREE family movie night on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Bring the kids to watch The Emperor’s New Groove with free popcorn, snacks, and drinks. Come see the Karaoke lounge on Oct. 17, with free pizza and root beer, and Frederick Winters the hypnotist, who’s coming on Nov. 1. For those of you struggling with the whole college, work, social life thing, there are a series of Student Success Workshops every Monday. Check the calendar for

details. Love the Hawks? Go see them play on Oct. 14. You can buy tickets in A120. Don’t like the Hawks? Go see the Broncos on Oct. 14. Students receive a discount! Did you know that the college has an athletics department, with soccer, softball, volleyball, and basketball teams? Come see the Raiders Basketball team play an intrasquad game at 4 p.m. at Mel Korum YMCA in Puyallup. This is just a small glimpse of the events that Student Programs has scheduled for the upcoming quarter. To get the 411 on the rest of the quarter, come by the Student Programs office and pick up an Activities Calendar in A130. Got questions or suggestions for the upcoming year, swing in and say hey. We’re here for you! Hope you all have a great quarter, remember to get involved, and a fantabulous rest of the year.

drotz becomes new programs coordinator By Lonny Sulfaro Callie Drotz, a former Puyallup campus student, has replaced Breann Parriott as Student Programs coordinator. Parriott resigned from her position during the summer to pursue her dream of becoming Miss America. “My favorite things about working at Pierce are the Callie Drotz people and the environment. I also like the opportunity to learn new things,” Drotz said. Drotz has worked in student government for the last two years. She served as representative 1 during the 1999-2000 school year and she was the vice president of activities last year. “We are very fortunate to have Callie. She has great experience and is a very talented young woman,” said Mari Kruger, director of student enrollment and student life. Drotz’s job is to oversee student programs, and help with events and paperwork. “I’m hoping to gain a better understanding of events planning and to also help the team gain confidence about their own events,” she said.

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Callie drotz What is your favorite television show? Ed What do you like to do in your spare time? Work out and drink coffee. What’s your favorite movie? The Blue Lagoon. What kind of music do you like to listen to? Jazz and R&B

sion by the judicial advisor in writing. After a decision has been rendered the student has the right to appeal the decision. Appeals from disciplinary action taken by the vice president of learning and student success may go to the college disciplinary committee to be reevaluated. Disciplinary action taken by the college disciplinary committee can be appealed to the Pierce College president. The president shall review the record of

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Where are your favorite places to shop? Anne Taylor and Express What is your most memorable moment? When I got baptized. Where is your favorite vacation spot? Hawaii. My family is there. What is your favorite restaurant? Palisades

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Changing student government election procedures isn’t right One of the greatest freedoms Americans have is the right to vote. That right may soon be taken away from Puyallup campus students if the proposed amendment to Pierce College Puyallup’s constitution is approved by students in this month’s election. The student council has proposed an amendment to the constitution that would change how student government officials are selected. A majority of students wouldn’t have a say in who becomes the next student body president and the two vice presidents because under the proposed amendment. Instead of being elected, student government officials would be appointed by a

Pierce College Puyallup selection committee, which would consist mostly of students. Students as a whole won’t have the opportunity to listen to candidates’ speeches and follow their campaigns, if the amendment passes. The amendment allows an extra 15 days to select student government officers, changing the date that student government officers are elected from May 15 to May 30. Students will have the final decision in whether or not the amendment passes during the elections on Oct. 9 and 10. Make sure you get out to vote and let your voice be heard. — Lonny Sulfaro

are tax-free textbooks a reality for community colleges in the state? By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

What is your favorite food? BBQ Halibut

the proceedings which gave rise to the appeal, as well as the recommendations made by the vice president for learning and student success or his or her designee(s) and the college disciplinary committee. Once the president has made a decision the decision is final. Students who wish to appeal must submit their appeal in writing within 20 working days from when the student was notified of the disciplinary action taken against them. Students who are interested in seeing the complete copy of the students rights and responsibilities can pick up a copy in A120.

When making a list of items that will decrease student cost, tax-free textbooks are always welcome. Tax-free textbooks seem like a topic that is only presented on billboards when a school president is trying to earn the votes of students. “Tax free textbooks need to be a topic stressed by community colleges and Universities in the state of Washington,” said Vice President of Government and Concerns Zac Green. If the bill were to be passed, students would only save a minimal amount of money per quarter. In contrast, a student would save an exuberant amount of money during there pursuit of a four-year degree. In addition, students do not usu-

ally have an abundant of money, and any pocket cash saved would be a plus. Last year, tax-free textbooks had a ton of support by students and faculty in all community colleges in Washington. Sponsors of the tax-free textbook bill were also supportive. Unfortunately, the state had enormous financial difficulties, and the bill never reached the state Legislature. The 2001-2002 school year is not a high budget year for colleges. The possibility of tax-free textbooks this year is very slim. The following year has a much better chance, but will definitely be a long drawn out process. Students, Green said, must keep the shout for tax-free textbooks alive for the next budget year (next fall).

Child care grants coming to Pierce College Puyallup By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post

Pierce College has been working hard to institute a new grant for child care. The grant would provide about $65,000 during the next two years for eligible students at the Puyallup campus. Each family would receive a $500

grant for child care each quarter. To be eligible the parent must be enrolled in at least 10 credit hours and have non-school age children. The grants will have to be reapplied for each quarter. Applications are scheduled to be available by mid-October but could be available before then. Students

interested can check in the registration office for more information. Pierce College will contribute half of the funding and Washington state will match that. Part of the funds from the college will come out of student government funding. “It’s a great new service. We couldn’t

have done it without student government. They have been supportive from the start,” said Director of Student Enrollment and Student Life Mari Kruger. There is also a $300 per family grant for parents enrolled for only five credits that is currently available. Information on this grant is also in the registration office.

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Pierce names new athletic coordinator

Estis also will coach men’s basketball By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

Jeff Estis has been hired as both the athletic coordinator and men’s basketball coach. Estis received a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Miami in 1994. Thereafter, Estis made additional education improvements at Syracuse University with a master’s degree in communication. “I have been a college assistant (coach) for eight years at some fine programs, but I am looking forward to leading a group of young men on and off the court ,” said Estis. Duncan K. Stevenson, director of Pierce College Athletics and Student Programs at the Fort Steilacoom campus, said, “The opportunity to have a coach with the level of

estis’s story of success n 1995-96 Assistant coach at Syracuse University n Estis and Jim Boeheim (head coach) brought the Orangemen to the 1996 national championship game in the NCAA final four. n 1996-98 Assistant coach at Long Beach University n 1998-99 Assistant coach at Brown University n 1999-00 Assistant coach at the University of Hawaii head hoopsters: Head Coach Jeff Estis, center, and assistants n 2000-01 Assistant coach at Florida Atlantic Greg Alexandre, left, and George Swanson. Not pictured: Jason Scales. University experience Estis has is pleasing.” Stevenson also explained, “In the short time Estis has been with the program, he has done an outstanding job recruiting the right pieces for success.”

Estis appreciates the opportunity Pierce College has given him, and he plans growth and improvements in our athletic programs. As the athletic coordinator, Estis hopes to improve each athletic program through num-

bers in the stands, fundraising, and numbers of participants. “I want to drum up the community and student support as well as involving the college community,” Estis said.

raiders soccer kicks off new season By Philip Nufer

spiKinG the competition: Fia Faatoafe, left, and assistant Natalie Zukowskie, right, are set to lead the 2001 Raiders volleyball squad.

Women’s volleyball wins when it counts By Philip Nufer

and the team must find their niche. Puyallup Post “Winning the Western Division for the The Women’s volleyball team is ran fifth time will be a difficult obstacle by Head Coach Fia Faatoafe and assistant unless the team finds its self,” said FaaNatalie Zukowskie. toafe. This season has start“Everyone on our team is ed off somewhat rocky. raider volleyball roster valuable, from the people on The team’s overall 1 Rebbeca Vorng the court to the people on the record is two wins and 2 Kristen Bautista bench” said Zukowskie. four losses, but there is a 3 Makayla Hurd “When we play as a team, we bright side. The team is 4 Veronica Edwards are successful. We play to undefeated in league 6 Matavania Sione win, so if there is a chance play with two wins 8 Lacy Gregory that we are not going to, we against Tacoma and 9 Leah Banner will not go down without a Highline community 11 Karisa Makaiwi fight.” colleges. 12 Jenifer McGinnis Zukowskie also explained, Winning league 13 Michelle Davis “Michelle Davis, Rebecca games is most important Vorng, Veronica Edwards, and for the women’s volleyball team, said Leah Banner are the team’s main support Faatoafe. Winning in league gets the system. When these women are called women’s volleyball team closer to the upon they step up and get the job done, playoffs. whether it be in the area of passing, hitAll other games in the overall record, ting, or blocking.” outside of league, are just for practice, “We are excited about the volleyball and prosperity purposes. team this year. I am looking forward to Faatoafe explained six of the 10 play- fifth consecutive Western Division title,” ers on this year’s team are freshmen. Director of Athletics Duncan Stevenson This means the freshmen must step up, said.

thus far this season. Puyallup Post “Getting into the playoffs will be very Leading the pack for the men’s soccer difficult, but definitely a possible task if our team is the head coach Manny Montezdeoca team continues playing hard all season,” and assistant coach Wayne Howard. The said Montezdeoca. “This year is looking up. We expect to be near the top men’s soccer team is off to an of the NWAACC West.” explosive start with a league raider Soccer roster In the college’s league, record of two wins and one 2 Jeff Du loss, and an overall record of 3 Robert Anderson seven teams fight for four playoff spots. three wins and only one loss. 4 Donte’ Jones Assistant Coach Wayne Kevin Creeley, Rick Bowen, 5 Wesley Jagod Howard had only good Jeff Du, Robert Pritchard, 6 Dan Hicker and Dan Hicker are just a few 8 Robert Shepherd aspects to share about the men’s soccer team this year. of the star players who have 9 Ben Whorley “We have a very talented been highlighted in the 10 Derek Mantzke group,” he said. “If our team games played this season. 11 Mike Burgess puts everything together for Raider Soccer is being 13 Kevin Creeley 90 minutes every game, anchored by the strong 15 Tim Eikum we’re as good as any team in defense effort of center back 16 Rick Bowen the league.” Rick Bowen. The goalkeep- 17 Dan Semon Director of Athletics Duner, Rob Pritchard, is among 18 Rob Prichard can K. Stevenson said he the leaders in saves-per- 21 Mike Mamic anticipates a a good season. game in the NWAACC. 22 Mike Matt “The outlook for the Offensive standouts include 23 Justin Kristovich men’s soccer team is great,” Rob Anderson and Kevin he said.” We should feel confident about Creeley. Head Coach Manny Montezdeoca returning to the playoffs for the second explained that the team has played very well straight year.”

KicKin’ Grass: The 2001 Soccer Squad is ready for action.

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City continues to stall plan for second entrance By Katie Yates Puyallup Post

Pierce College Puyallup administrators continue to search for a location to add a second entrance to the campus that currently has grown to more than 2,800 students. Ideally, the Puyallup campus would have three access points: the main entrance on 39th Avenue, an entrance from Wildwood Drive to the east of the campus, and a driveway through Bradley Lake Park to the west. Puyallup’s City Council decided to not allow a driveway through the new park because the peaceful ambiance will be disturbed. Opposition from residents who live along Wildwood Drive has prevented a road being constructed that would connect their neighborhood to the Puyallup campus. Steve Wall, Pierce College Puyallup president and district president, is still trying to win City Council support for a new access road. He has been talking with each city coun-

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said Parriott. There is a lot more to being Miss Washington then just wearing the crown. Besides representing Washington in the Miss America pageant, Parriott will continue to work on her platform “Aging in America” and will have to make many appearances. She will have to make appearances at schools, political meetings, and press appearances. The amount of time that goes into being Miss Washington doesn’t seem to bother Parriott though. “It was exciting and kind of shocking to

cil member individually to try to get support before trying to present the issue at a City Council meeting. This effort must continue because a road plan needs to be approved this year in order for road construction to coincide with construction of the third building, he said. To try to win support of the Wildwood Drive residents and City Council members who live in Manorwood, the surrounding neighborhood, Wall is pursuing the idea of holding a forum on campus during City Council elections this year. The Puyallup community would be invited to come and participate. Residents along Wildwood Drive have said that more traffic would be a threat to their children because college drivers are reckless in their hurry to get to class. Wall recently commented during an interview that in the 11 years Pierce College of Puyallup has existed, there has never been a complaint about student driving. There has been one serious accident and

win. It was ultimately very rewarding because I worked very hard to get to this point,” she said. Along with winning four titles out of the seven competitions she has competed in Parriott has accumulated more than $26,000 in scholarships. “There are many things that go into each pageant, but my favorite parts are the interview and meeting new people,” said Parriott. When asked what advice she would give to girls interested in competing in pageants Parriott said, “Don’t look at it as competing against someone else and compete against yourself. Try and be the best you can and have fun.”

numerous fender benders, but Wall said students have been lucky. “We’re living on borrowed time. One day someone is going to get hit hard,” Wall said. That is why a new road is so urgently needed. While some support has been acquired for building a driveway through Bradley Lake Park, about half the council members oppose such a driveway, as they want to preserve the peace of the park. Some members even opposed the baseball diamonds that were recently built because the park is meant to be an oasis in the middle of Puyallup. Wall said a park that was paid for by the Puyallup residents should meet as many of the citizens’ needs as possible. Instead, the park is serving a select few. Wall believes a driveway could be designed that is surrounded by trees and shrubs. This would block the driveway from sight and buffer the sound of traffic. Other options are also being studied.

The possibility of a stoplight has been considered but was rejected by the City Council because the light would be at the top of a hill, and drivers would not have enough visibility to stop at light changes. Such a light would cost approximately $200,000. Wall commented that if such a light were approved, the costs would probably not be passed on to students. He says that a cost such as this is the responsibility of the school and community. If Wall’s attempt at negotiations fail, then he plans to start rallying student and community support. Wall said the residents need to realize what an asset the college is to the community. The college brings in people from outside Puyallup who help the local economy thrive. The “not in my backyard” mentality about another entrance is holding the full potential of the college back, he said.

CO m i n g By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post

It’s hard to believe, but another new school year is off and running. The first part of the first quarter is probably one of the craziest times of the school year. New students are trying to adjust to college life and returning students are just trying to adjust to being back in classes. There are several events on and around campus. Fortunately, all the information you’ll need is here in the events calendar. The month of October kicks off on the first with a banned book reading and discussion at noon in the lobby of the Library/Science building. On the 2nd there will be a student government candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium. There will be a student council meeting at noon in A136 on the 3rd. On the 4th there will be another student government candidate forum at noon in the atrium. Also on the 4th there will be a “Java Jive” where students can enjoy hot refreshments and desserts while listening to the music of Lea Krueger at 6 p.m. in the atrium. Also there will be a hygiene drive from the 1st through the 5th to help the Tacoma Rescue Mission. Boxes will be placed in the atrium and lobby for students donations. Students are encouraged to bring soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and other products for personal hygiene. The 8th is the last day for students to withdraw from classes and receive a 50 percent refund. Also there will be success work-

e v e n t S shop entitled “Study Skills” at noon in A136. Student government representative elections will be held on the 9th and 10th from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. in the atrium and lobby. Also on the 10th there will discussion on domestic violence entitled “Shut up and take it” at 7:30 p.m. in L244. The 11th is National Coming Out Day and there will be a panel discussing issues facing homosexuals at noon in the atrium. There are no classes on the 12th (Woo Hoo!). There will be a family movie night at 7 p.m. in L244. The Emperor’s New Groove will be shown and there will be free refreshments served. Tickets are free and are available in A120. There are tickets available for the Seattle Seahawks game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday the 14th at 1:15 p.m. in Husky Stadium. Tickets are $25 for students and $38 for non-students and are available in A120. Transportation is not provided. The week of the 15th through the 19th is Alcohol Awareness Week. On the 15th there will be several information booths with information on all the general issues associated with alcohol awareness all day in the atrium. On the 17th there will be celebration with pizza and rootbeer kegger along with karaoke at noon in the atrium. On the 18th there will be a presentation on fetal alcohol syndrome at noon in the atrium. Also on the 15th there will be a success workshop titled “Searching for Scholarships” at noon and 4 p.m. in A159. There will be a student council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium on the 16th.

Pierce College Athletics

Oct. 3 Soccer vs. Green River Oct. 10 Volleyball vs. Highline Oct. 17 Soccer vs. Shoreline Oct. 19 Soccer vs. Tacoma

Oct. 24 Volleyball vs. Clark Oct. 24 Soccer vs. Clark Oct. 31 Volleyball vs. Lower Columbia n Soccer matches at Peterson field. Volleyball matches at Steilacoom High School

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doing the Puyallup... everYone loves scones: Tamara Swanson works hard at the Puyallup Fair. t-shirts anYbodY? Pierce student Dave Yurovchek spent his time at the fair working at the custom shirt shop where they spray painted shirts. Glitter Girls: Sisters Laura and Lindsay Braaten doll up for an evening at the Fair.

cheese: Student Donald Boe was all smiles when we asked him if he wanted to be in the newspaper.

pierce sets up shop: Melanie Boss and Virginia Fleming represented Pierce College during the Puyallup Fair. Together they told many people about the excellent opportunities Pierce offers.

Just hanGinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; out: Students Andre Hart and Kim Stevens took some time out of their fair experience to pose for our cameras.

GadzooKs! This monstrosity of a pumpkin with a haunted house carved into it must have taken a long time to carve.

You scream, we all scream: Pierce student Don Knopp and his co-worker taking some time out of their busy day at the ice cream booth inside the dairy barn.

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looK down: These well balanced individuals put on quite a show juggling bowling pins while riding a unicycle.

looK at that tat: Fake Tattoo stands were all over the fairgrounds, and a youngster decided to have a little work done on his back.

Photos by Lonny Sulfaro, Philip Nufer and Katie Yates

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cruisin’ in stYle: With interesting decorations, folks drive there old fashion cars around the Puyallup Fairgrounds for show.

Fairhouse rocK: The King was alive and well at the Puyallup and there was plenty of hip shaking going on as this Elvis impersonator rocked the grandstand.

holY medieval batman: This amazing wood creation was made by wood sculptors with chainsaws.

rocKinG out: An entertaining band excites many people at the Puyallup Fair.

Fe Fi Fo Fum: How Tall is She? Who knows, but someone was having fun walking around on stilts all day dressed like an overgrown cowgirl.

wazzz up: Phil Nufer and his friend “Scarecrow” strike a pose behind the 922 pound pumpkin.

the biG chair: Shane Foster sinks into an ocean of upholstery.

the camera is over here: Monica Cruz serves ice cream at the Puyallup Fair.

mY-o-moo!: Post advisor Steve Heeb created this crowdfavorite ‘Cowabunga Cow,’ a tribute to the Mariners.

spinarooti spinarooti: The Crazy Beach Party was just one of the many stomach churning rides at the fair this year.

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Meet the guys of the student leadership team this issue of the Post features a question and answer section on this year’s male student leaders. Next month we will do a similar feature on the females on the student leadership team.

Zac green

What is your dream car? Prowler

What was the best class that you have ever taken in your entire time as a student from preschool on? Business management at Rogers High School

What is your favorite sport to play or watch? Bowling to play and baseball to watch

What is your dream job? Cabinet level government position

Vice President for Government Concerns

marshall Johnson

What is your career major? Political science/business management What are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? Attend either University of Washington or Western Washington University.

Diversity/Recreation Coordinator

Who is your favorite band or group? Jay-Z and Bassment Jaxx

What is your dream job? Professional money spender

What is your favorite thing about Pierce College? The student body and the staff

do you have any hobbies? Kickin’ it and playing basketball

What are your plans after you are finished at Pierce? UCLA, or Pepperdine, or University of Colorado

What is your favorite movie? Friday or Half Baked

What is your favorite sport to play or watch? To watch basketball; to play football

aaron Quigley

Who is your favorite band or group? Lifehouse

Artist and Speaker Coordinator

What is your favorite thing about Pierce College? I strongly enjoy the friendly environment, and the beautiful naturistic campus.

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do you have any hobbies? H2O skiing and snow skiing

What is your dream job? Doesn’t matter as long as I’m rich! What is your all time favorite television show? Fraggle Rock

What is your favorite sport to play or watch? I like to watch baseball

What is your favorite movie? Die Hard

What is your career major? Primary Education

Who is your favorite band or group? Led Zeppelin

What is your all time favorite television show? Happy Days

What is your favorite thing about Pierce College? Definitely the people. There are a lot of awesome people at the Puyallup campus that make the school have a fun atmosphere.

What is your dream job? Something that pays more than A-Rod makes.

dave rieland

What is your favorite movie? Gladiator

What is your career major? Engineering

do you have any hobbies? I love building things, designing houses and stuff like that.

What is your favorite food? My favorite food is chicken, anything with chicken. Blackberry Cobbler is grub too, though.

ASPCP President

What is your favorite thing about Pierce College? The friendly atmosphere and small classes

What is your dream job? A job where I get paid a lot to do very little. Something in government.

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dvoraK Keyboarding class offer opportunities for students with disabilities to learn to type By Philip Nufer Puyallup Post

Pierce College has an office technology skills center in room A133. This lab offers many classes on a self-paced basis. For that reason, class times one will see on the class bulletin will sometimes overlap other structured classes. Instructors and aides are available in the office skills center to assist students. In this lab, an interesting and diverse class is taught. Office 104, also known as Dvorak Keyboarding, is a class where students use a left or right handed DVORAK keyboard. This class is for students who need keyboarding skills for keying, personal letters, class papers or reports. DVORAK keyboarding is recommended for students with disability of the hands. This class teaches students how to find the home row and the keys with only one hand. The DVORAK keyboard is different from the usual keyboard. The letters and numbers are displaced in comparison to a “normal” keyboard. The DVORAK keyboard was made to keep the most commonly used letter combinations and words closest to the center of the keyboard. This class—called Office 104—uses a special DVORAK computer program that

thoroughly teaches students how to improve speed and accuracy. This program has step by step lessons, in which upon success the student can move forward. “Students with limited or no function in there left or right arm or hand usually take this course,” said Norma Rugarber, a teacher in the office technology skills center. She added that there are a few instances where the DVORAK keyboarding class has definitely been a bonus to education at Pierce College. One man had been in a car wreck and lost one of his hands, and one women had a stroke, and one entire side of her body was paralyzed. “I believe this course is essential for Pierce College to offer, because we have so many students with special needs,” said Rugarber. “Students are often referred by the Disability Support Service Office to take this course. DVORAK keyboarding enables disabled students to complete their degrees and to work as effective as any student without disabilities,” said Disability Support Services Advisor Karen OwensEwing. DVORAK keyboarding is just one of the several data input programs available to Pierce College students with all different types of disabilities.

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GettinG oriented: A fresh season of new students get acquainted with the Puyallup campus and services available.

Students receive friendly reception during college’s Welcome days By Lonny Sulfaro Puyallup Post

New Pierce College and returning students arrived to a warm welcome in September during the college’s Welcome Days. Students were treated to free food and beverages in all day courtesy of the Student Programs team.

This year’s theme was “A Walk in the Park.” The atrium and lobby were decorated by the student leadership team. There were many information tables informing students about programs on campus, election information, how to start clubs, and many other opportunities available to them at Pierce.

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Dear Dr. Whitt, My English teacher won’t let us write “frags” even though he points out that professional writers often use them. I don’t think it’s fair that a student gets a bad grade for a frag, but a professional writer gets big bucks for them. Signed, Frustrated Dear Frustrated, What you need is my FRAG license. For a small fee, I will send you a permit to use Fractured Re-Arranged Grammar. Simply show your teacher this impressive parchment and they will hassle you no more. Mere students use frags; professionals use FRAGs. If you act now, you will also receive an automatic comma splicer with an extrasharp FRAGmenter blade. But wait, that’s not all. If you call within the next hour, you will also receive the latest edition of The Faulty Pronoun Reference, a book your whole family will enjoy.

Dear Dr. Whitt, I used to want to be a teacher, but the salary is too low. How do you live on a salary which is lower than a carpenter’s? I’d love to go into teaching, but I’m not wild about starving. Signed, Curious Dear Curious, Money has no place in your decision. There is no substitute for the incredible joys of teaching. My salary has absolutely nothing to do with the esthetic, intrinsic satisfaction of placing knowledge in students’ minds. Being a teacher is its own reward. Also, I charge 50 cents an hour when I grade essays. Dear, Please Don’t Print My Letter, Those fantasies seem healthy enough to me. It’s quite common to have erotic desires for your teacher. I see nothing wrong with wanting to do those things to your teacher. I would like to help you in person. Please call me at (253) 566-8964 immediately. Please call me. I can help you. Please call me. Please.

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libra September 23 - October 22 A song on the radio could inspire a sudden flashback to your high school days. You should concentrate on work this month. With a huge number of tasks to accomplish this month, do you really think you should be daydreaming about activities or career changes that might happen in the future? Get some work accomplished and get your head out of the clouds. Live your life now, and your future will build its self. scorpio October 23 - November 21 This month is going to be a great one for you. Why? I don’t know. Maybe you deserve it. Was your last month bad? Well, something will be an outrageous bonus in your life this month. Maybe a career change for the better, a raise at your current place of employment, or just a gift from someone close to you. Have a super month, and live it to the fullest. Your options are limited only by your fear. sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You must have a practical plan or strategy, especially when it comes to realm of money. You might decide to approach your finances in a new way. Maybe you will start investing more of your money in the stock or commodities markets. capricorn December 22 - January 19 Don’t underestimate yourself or your potential. You may have an opportunity to show off a bit this month. Take that opportunity; it may be a very much needed confidence booster. Dig deep and find the confidence that you know you have. Look at yourself, even as you read this horoscope, your sitting slumped over with the posture of a dead jellyfish on a stick. It is most definitely time to revitalize. You may wander, but you are not lost.

aquarius January 21 - February 19 This past month for has been a blur for you. It’s not that time is flying by you at neck breaking speed, it’s really just a matter of you being as slow as a slug that just got stepped on. This month, try and get back in the game, or even back on the team. You may not be able to dart out into the fast lane on the road of life—but if you could even locate you car keys that would be a wonderful start. pisces February 20 - March 20 Listen to what your conscience is telling you. Follow your heart and listen to your inner voice. Be honest with yourself and people around you. If you perform these simple tasks everything will turn out for the best. You might have to engage in repetitive activity this month for success. You may have to engage in repetitive activity this month for success. aries March 21 - April 19 Everyone loves the “little guy.” Everyone loves to think that it is a great day when the “little guy” wins. Stories about America are full of “little guys” who beat the system and made a name for themselves. For every one of those “little guy” stories, there are five million “big guy” stories. Know the odds before you go and get uppity there, Lone Ranger. taurus April 20 - May 20 Embrace safety measures—especially the life preserver when it is thrown to you. Being a Ford Taurus isn’t so fun sometimes. Because your tune-up is almost due, remember to get things in gear. It is time to step it up this month. If you work hard now, you can play later.

m O v i e When a young man in Chicago tries to borrow money from a friend to pay for his gambling habit, the loan is on the condition that he coach a Little League baseball team from the Cabrini Green housing projects. The experience of giving young boys on the team guidance has a life-changing effect on him.

Philip Nufer: If you saw the previews for the movie “Hardball” and automatically thought that it almost seemed like it was going to be Walt Disney film, you and I were both on the same page. I thought this movie would follow these simply guidelines: a pathetic baseball team needs a coach, some hero steps up and takes the position, the first few games the team takes a beating, the team grows from there loses and becomes

strong, they start to win games, the team then takes a hard loss before the championship, the team recovers, wins the championship and everyone celebrates, the end. In all actualization, this movie somewhat followed the afore guidelines, but was still moving and quiet entertaining. If you can find eight dollars in your empty college pants pockets, you might want to see this movie. Matrix boy, Keanu Reeves plays the part of Connor O’Neil, an unstable, compulsive gambling city guy that scalps professional sports tickets, and makes top dollar bets to continue making ends meet in his life. After losing a few bets, he asked a friend to give him a $12,000 loan. His friend denies him, but offers him $500 a week to coach a boys’ baseball team in the ghetto (the slums of the inner city). Needing the money, Reeves accepts the position. This was very challenging for Reeves, a man that does not work all to well with kids. Guiding children to a championship winning season, ends up giving him a new outlook on life.

gemini May 21 - June 21 You could be ready to adopt a new strategy or philosophy. Maybe something isn’t working in your life. Use all of your energy to support every aspect of your life. Don’t be afraid to take initiative. cancer June 22 - July 22 Don’t you wish you could change the horoscope name that your birthday falls under? Anyway, pay attention to those gut instincts of yours. Sometimes you have strong intuitive abilities. When you act on your hunches, you are usually right. This month you must act on those impulses that come to you. This should help you sort through an important issue in your life. leo July 23 -August 22 Get out there and do a good deed for someone. At least be generous with your friends and coworkers. You might want to cheer up a pal by taking him or her to dinner. Make a big checklist of who is in your life. Look closely at the impact these individuals have on you. Evaluate these relationships and ask yourself if you cherish and nurture them, or if you take them for granted. Learn to communicate better this month. You can almost get more done with a whisper instead of a shout. virgo August 23 - September 22 Things will go downhill for you, which could be good or bad—it just depends on how good of a roller blader you are! Luck may come to you in the shape of a box. That means you might receive a package through mail. If it ticks, than it probably also tocks. You should not be completely scared of a small ticking package that fits in your mailbox. The most this bomb could do is blow your hand off. Look on the bright side; you would still have another hand, along with five fingers, a body, and two feet. Make sure to be thankful this month, and realize the wonderful options life offers.

r e v i e w This movie actually moved me, and was much better than the previews made it look.

Katie yates: “Hardball” is presented as a Disney-type film where dreams do come true, and the best team wins every time. In actuality, “Hardball” is about the real life for underprivileged kids and a guy in debt and out of luck. Reeves believably plays a character named Connor O’Neil so hardened by his own bad choices that he needs foulmouthed punks to teach him to enjoy life again. O’Neil’s life is a cake walk compared to what the boys on the little league team live through every day at housing development they call home. O’Neil learns from the kids which results in him overcoming his vice of gambling money he doesn’t have. A powerful ending comes out of left field that changes depth and feel of the movie. Don’t go in to watch “Hardball” with expectations of a sweet children’s film, because your expectations will not be met. If hearing little kids swear, or seeing how hard

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director: Brian Robbins Starring: Starring Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, D.B. Sweeney, John Hawkes, Mike McGlone rated: R - for language and some violence on a scale of five popcorns... Philip says:

Katie says:

life can be disturbs you, don’t go see “Hardball.” But if you like to see how people can rise above their circumstances, even if just to play ball, then see the movie. Rent it though, and save a few bucks.

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everest: Mountain Without Mercy Pierce College invites students and community members to sit in on an evening with mountain climber Ed Viesturs, a consultant to the film Vertical Limit. He also is featured in the IMAX film, Everest. Viesturs, one of the strongest high-altitude climbers today, has made it his goal to climb all 14 of the world’s peaks that exceed 8,000 meters (26,200 feet) without the use of supplemental oxygen. In June 2001, he attempted number 13, Nanga Parbat, but was turned back by foul weather. “When I first attempt a Himalayan peak, I climb without bottled oxygen even if it keeps me from reaching the summit. My personal goal is to see how I can perform, to experience the mountain as it is without reducing it to my level. For me, how I reach the top is more important than whether I do,” he said in an interview with National Geographic. As a climber, Viesturs packs impressive credentials. He served as a consultant and appeared as himself in the feature film Verti-

when: Oct. 25; 7 p.m. where: Pierce College Puyallup’s Lecture Hall tickets: $12 for general admission and $8 Pierce students. Call Pierce College at 840-8416. Tickets also are available at Ticketmaster outlets.

cal Limit and starred in the IMAX film, Everest. He lost good friends to Everest in the May 1996 climbing tragedy that claimed eight lives. He passed by his comrades’ bodies with tears on subsequent ascents. He was pictured on the cover of December 2000’s Outside as the magazine’s number one superhero, interviewed for a June 7 article at SeattleP-I.com and featured in the August 2001 edition of Men’s Journal. Puyallup’s Student Programs is sponsoring Viesturs’ talk as part of the Pierce College District’s Pierce Presents series.

star GazinG: Pacific Science Center’s staff members were on hand during the college’s orientation day so students could visit the StarLab Planetarium to see how that night’s sky would appear.

m u S i C lonny Sulfaro: The sophomore jinx is something that is common in the music industry. An artist puts out a dynamic first album and then their second album is awful. In the case of Nickleback that isn’t the case. Their new album ‘Silver Side Up’ was released a couple of weeks ago and is actually pretty good. The first single off the album ‘How You Remind Me’ has received frequent play on 104.9 The Funky Monkey and 107.7 The End and the video has been all over the MTV airwaves. The album itself has ten songs and is about 50 minutes in length. There is a fair amount of profanity on the album, so I wouldn’t suggest purchasing it for your youngster or if you have a youngster at home who repeats everything they hear. “Silver Side Up” starts out hard and heavy with the song “Never Again” and has a powerful mix of rock riffs with strong vocals throughout the album and concludes with the song ‘Good Times Gone’ which is a

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it was a dark and stormy . . . Part i of 3 With a bit of a start, I suddenly noticed the lights had dimmed. I had been so wrapped up in the latest Chrichton novel that I hadn’t noticed the hours slip by. Long ago, an eerie silence had replaced the crack of a heated foosball game somewhere down the hall. The rush of night students leaving after their classes had gone unnoticed and I was suddenly aware that I was alone in the building. Closing my book carefully over a folded page to mark my place, I pried my tired body from the comfortable chair in the Atrium. It occurred to me that I had not seen a security officer in some time. While I was tossing that thought around in the back of my mind, a chilling scream exploded through the darkened hallway. I realized the shrieking was more animal than human. Perhaps a howler monkey I quickly decided as I stuffed the last bits of my stuff into my backpack and swiftly headed for the exit. A splinter light from under a nearby classroom door caught my attention. Worse yet, the screaming seemed to be coming from somewhere behind that door. There was a scuffling of some sort and then the sounds were suddenly muted. I thought I heard a door close noisily within the room, perhaps a second portal along a back wall. Now I heard voices — angry shouts from somewhere deep within the building muted by layers of concrete wall. I knew I should just leave, but something was drawing me closer. I set my bookbag at the foot of the door and reached forward slowly. The doorknob was cold in my hand as it twisted and released its hold on the latch. Like a gust of wind, the door sprang open and I saw... 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.

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