Award-winning Taiioma West to celebrate fifth anniversary Student

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University of Washington, Tacoma
Arpil 30 - May 21, 2001
Vol. 5, No. 10
Award-winning Taiioma West
to celebrate fifth anniversary
Student artists
reveal a bit of
themselves
through art,
poetry and
literature
By Regina Chynoweth
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Photo by Chris Rahn
Who would have thought a literary
magazine would survive on a commuters'
campus, dominated by place-bound
adults with careers and families to maintain while carrying a fiill course load?
After all, art doesn't come from writing for a grade.
Yet, Tahoma West is celebrating the
release of its fifth issue. UWT's campus
literary magazine has thrived behind the
efforts of an artistically inclined student
body and advisor, senior lecturer John
Peterson.
Last year's issue of Tahoma West won
first place for design in this year's Associated Writing Programs, National Program Directors' Prizes for Undergraduate
Literary Magazines. The national award
was bestowed upon Tahoma West because, ' ^ e design of the magazine as a
2001 Tahoma West Staff: Regina Chynoweth, Tina Marie, John Peterson, Shanna Nix, Adina Lake, Sonja Hall-Hwang.
Kristy Pistilli-Timbers. Paul Schrag. Lisa Paul. Not shown: Kate Logan. Chris Rahn and Tanya Eriz.
There will be a reading and book signwhole was controlled, respectful of the
viewer's eye, restrained and elegant. It ing at the University Bookstore on May
used limited means to achieve this stun- 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. also.
But why does a non-traditional camning result," said Roger Lathbury, professor of English at George Mason Uni- pus like UWT need a literary magazine?
- *i believe that all students should have
versity and founder of Orchises Press.
This year's staff is holding Tahoma a chance to get published," Peterson said.
West s Fifth Anniversary Gala at 5 p.m. on "Leaming how to write just in classrooms
May 10 in the Tacoma Room to unveil the is not the best way to develop as a writer."
Upon graduation it would be simple
2001 issue of UWT's literary arts magazine. Everyone is welcome. The gala will to let the stress of writing essays and term
include refreshments as authors read papers fall away as students retire pen
their poetry and stories, and autograph and paper, or keyboard, but publishing
magazines. There will be a reading at 6:30 encourages life-long learning. Set amid a
followed by a second reading at 7:15. The bustling city, the unique nature of UWT
celebration ends at 8 p.m. and guests are attracts life-long leamers. So five years
ago, Peterson set to work on establishfree to come and go as they please.
ing what became Tahoma West.
"Because at UWT, particularly, we
have life-long learners," he said, ^and
getting published in a literary magazine
helps life-long leamii^. Submitting to a
campus literary magazine encourages
people to seek publication after they
graduate and continue to write."
The Distinguished Teacher ofthe Year
nominee does not separate his position
as a writing instructor from his devotion
to nurture the artist in his students.
"It's our responsibility to give (students) a place to get published," he said.
"We have so much talent and passion
See Tahoma West, page 10
Concerned students challenge UW's hiring process
When Dr. James announced he wasn't Invited back next year,
BSU members dropped everything and started making plans
By Paul Schrag
Dr. William James will not be teaching at the University of Washington, Tacoma next fall.
At the 11* Annual Students of Color Conference in
Yakima Wash, James answered student, Tashon
Watson's inquiry into his course schedule for next fall
with a resounding, "I won't be coming back," he said.
The aftermath of his announcement on April 11,2001
has raised issues within the student body at UWT and
left many students asking why an admired and prominent faculty member won't be coming back.
According to James, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Director Bill Richardson informed him that all adjunct IAS faculty members would be cut at the end of
this academic year, and that means James won't be hired
back.
James, known to students and faculty as Bill, teaches
in the Department of American Ethnic Studies at the
University of Washington College of Education, is a
research professor in educational psychology at the UW
Seattle and is affiliated with the University of Washing-
Photo by Sonja Hwang
Dr. William James working with students in class
after learning he won't be retuming to UWT for a
fourth year.
ton Drug Abuse Institute. He has been a part time professor of psychology in the IAS program at UWT for
the past three years.
His classes at UWT consist of various psychology
courses, including "Chemical Dependency and the Family." His classes are usually packed to capacity. According to James, he has offered to increase his class sizes
to accommodate the demand. Students not only love
his courses, but also love andrespecthim.
"I think Dr. James is a phenomenal professor," said
ASUWT Vice President Michael Kilmer. "He is one of
the professors that I would look forward to having another class with."
For many BSU members James' exit represents more
than the loss of a professor.
As the sole black male professor at UWT, he is an
important element to diversity on campus and to the
continuing education of black students at UWT.
"We feel that his departure represents a blow to diversity on campus," said BSU President Trina Jones.
"Dr. James represents a very important part of UWT's
commitment to diversity," added ASUWT President Kyle
Boyd.
See James Rehire, page 5
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Campus Buzz
UWT News Briefs
Multicultural
Awareness
Committee to
host speakers
Everyone is invited to attend.
At 1 p.m.. May 2: City of
Tacoma Executive Director of
Human Rights and Services
Allen Correll Human will discuss
diversity in Tacoma.
At 1 p.m.. May 15: Executive
Director ofthe Washington State
Hispanic Affairs Commission on
Onofre Contreras will discuss
Latinos in Washington.
Both will be held in the
Tacoma Room. Contact Giselle
Langevin
at
glangevi@u.washington.edu
Earn credit and
spend summer
in Europe
Earn 12 credits and travel to
Switzerland, France and Italy in
three weeks. Interested students
should contact their advisor For
information,
check
out
www.students.washington.edu/
rmitch/onlinebrochure2001 .htm
Secure software
required at UWT
by mid-June
By mid-June, e-mail and other
services on U W central computers will require software that has
security features to protect passwords. To do so, install the latest version of the UW Intemet
Connectivity Kit (UWICK).
UWICK can be purchased on
CD-ROM at the University Book
Store. It can also be downloaded
for free off the Computing Software
website
at
www.washington.edu/computing/software/uwick/
For information about these
new requirements go to
www.washington.edu/computing/securitv/central.html
For further assistance, send
questions
to
help@.cac. wash in gton.edu
New library
books are here
To view the UW Tacoma Library lists of books recently received
visit
www.tacoma.washington.edu/library/resource/newbooks/
lists.htm For further information, contact Marcia Monroe at
(253)
692-4440
or
marcy^u.washington.edu
Volunteers
needed for park
cleanup May 5-6
UWT students are helping
clean up Saltwater Park in Des
Moines on May 5 - 6 to prepare
the campground for summer use.
Anyone interested in participating should contact Tim Guice at
tguice@u.washington.edu.
IAS portfolios
are past due
Students graduating in
spring quarter must submit their
p o r t f o l i o s
i m m e d i a t e l y .
The deadline was March 30.
Students who are expecting to
graduate Summer Quarter
should tum in their portfolios
no later than June 22. If you
have not tumed in your portfolio, contact the IAS office or
Linda Kachinsky at (253) 6924423
or
linskv@,u. Washington.edu
New moms
need baby
items
UWT business students are
collecting items for Tacoma
General Hospital, though May
8, to send home with new moms.
Drop off donations in the
business office in the Dougan
Building or inthe boxes around
campus.
Items include: crackers slippers, journals, baby clothes
such as onsies and hooded towels, blankets and caffeine-free
tea.
For information, contact:
biewman@windermere.com
April 30-May 21,2001
Husky Voices
Story and Photos by Robert Gross
What did you think of the ASUWT elections?
Josh Caple, IAS
"I thought the initiative conceming changing the titles of various elected officials was irrelevant."
Carotin Ceccanti, IAS
Larry Hay, IAS
"I didn't hear anyone expressing ideas from their platforms
other than I want to be VP of
something. I heard somewhere that the ASUWT had a
budget of over $600,000. so
maybe their platforms should
be more clear."
Lisa Paul, IAS
T m graduating so none of this
Is going to affect me. And I
don't want to make decisions
for other people."
Commencement ushers
sought
Michael Kilmer, IAS
UWT is seeking volunteers
to work as ushers for this year's
commencement ceremonies on
June 8.
Anyone interested contact
Tim Bostelle at (253) 692-5746.
Salvation Army
needs play
center items
As part of a team project in
the Business Administration
program, students are seeking
donated items for the
The Salvation Army Family
Emergency
Lounge
in
Tacoma.provides a temporary
shelter for homeless parents
and their children.
Currently, the play center has
nothing but a couch and a few
toys. Students are seeking items
including children's toys, clothing for all ages, used or new
fumiture, or anything else that
would seem appropriate.
Donation boxes will be placed
at various points around the
UWT campus. For information,
call
Polly
Peshtaz
at
ppeshtaz(a), h o t m a i l . c o m
New summer
schedule
now available
The IAS Office now has paper copies ofthe tentative summer schedule in WCG 424.
Registration begins April 23.
"I thought there were some really good candidates. They
seemed to really know what
they were talking about. It was
tough to make a choice."
Emily Hoisington, IAS
"I think that many of the candidates are mnning for credibility on their resume. But I read
excerpts ofthe voting pamphlet
and I believe the people I voted
for will do a good job if the can
find the time to commit to student govemment."
Stormie Pickard, IAS
"All the people running
were pretty active. There
are more campaign signs
this time than I have ever
seen at UWT."
T
"I wish we had more people
interested in the various positions. Also, were struggling to
get more than 20% of the student body to vote so the initiatives can go through. Many
seniors don't realize they need
to vote."
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Constitutional amendments
pass muster with flying colors
proposal put out by the
ASUWT, section one ofthe new
constitution clarifies official job
titles ofthe Executive Board, as
opposed to prior language,
which lef) position duties vague.
Recent voter tumout also
added the new ASUWT posiBy Sonja Hwang
tion, "Director of Public Relations and Legislative Affairs."
A small crowd of student This new position will give stugovemment officials and student dent govemment someone spebody gathered around the sign- cific to handle press and media
ing table with smiles as the con- relations, coordinate communistitutional amendments of the cation with other UW campuses,
recent ASUWT election results produce public service anof April 16 were permanently put nouncements, write and produce
a variety of other ASUWT inforon record.
Wednesday, April 18, in a mation, and produce nonsmall aftemoon ceremony, Chan- fiindraising events, such as legcellor Vickie Carwein and islative briefings.
"This new position needs a
ASUWT President Kyle Boyd
took tums signing the amended student who has both the drive
and the desire for not only PR
ASUWT constitution.
According to the ASUWT work, but most importantly, for
president, student govemment serving their fellow students,"
has been working all year to said ASUWT Vice President
change its processes so they can Michael Kilmo*.
Notably, however, the recent
better serve student body needs.
"The constitutional amend- ballot fell short on mnning canments will expand the student didates and some positions had
govemment and clarify the po- only one candidate.
"1 think one problem with our
sitions so that we can cover more
areas of applications," Boyd last ballot being a little short on
said. "Specifically, legislative af-, candidates was perhaps because
fairs and PR for student govem- people who would like to run for
ment, making us more visible and student govemment don't exmore out in the open so that we actly know what they'll be doing in their position," said IAS
can help students."
According to the amendment junior, Paul Schrag. "Hopefiilly
New ASUWT
director will
recruit future
candidates
Photo by Sonja Hwang
Sharon Fought, Chancellor Vicky Carwein, Giselle Langevin, Kyle Boyd and Michael Kilmer
celebrate UWT's recently revamped constitution at a recent ceremony.
clarifying these positions and
For information on how to
putting them in the constitution get involved in student govemwill allow people who want to run ment, contact Michael Kilmer at
for student govemment, mn for mtkilmer(a),earthlink.net
something more specific to their
area of interest."
UWT scholars achieve golden recognition
A Golden Key National Honor Society chapter was established at UWT this spring
complete 35 credits at UWT and achieve a 3.58 grade
point average or higher. Students must also pay a oneUntil now, the University of Washington chapter of time $60 fee to cover their lifetime membership. The inGolden Key Intemational Honor Society was only avail- temational headquarters in Atlanta mns Golden Key as
able on the Seattle campus, making it difficult for Tacoma a non-profit organization. The membership fee covers
students to pariicipate in the program due to the long such costs as the induction ceremony, personalized certificates, publications, annual conventions, scholarships
commute.
Currently, plans are underway to create an extension and other members-only services. The UWT Golden Key
chapter will hold its recognition ceremony, Saturday,
ofthe Seattle campus chapter at the UWT.
According to Linda Kachinsky, IAS and Golden Key June 2.
According to Megan McConnell, former advisor for
advisor, the chapter will be active spring quarter.
"Many students have high grades, but not high Golden Key in Seattle, there is a wealth of benefits for
enough to meet the University of Washington honor's students who choose to join Golden Key. Graduate
standard for cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa school has become so competitive in recent years that
cum laude. Golden Key provides a way of recognizing high grades don't always set an applicant apart from
good scholars at UWT. Golden Key members can be the crowd. Joining a prestigious, well-renowned organiidentified at our June 8"* commencement ceremony by zation such as Golden Key can help students to stand
their royal blue and gold honor cords," Kachinsky said out, she says.
Also, students can take advantage of the numerous
scholarship
opportunities. The National Chapter of
"Golden Key is a much more attainable scholastic
Golden
Key
provides
$500,000 annually in scholarship
goal for busy students than shooting for university
funding
for
local
chapters
to award members. As an added
honors," agreed business student, Claudia Bumett.
bonus,
students
can
wait
up to five years before using
What is Golden Key? Basically, it's an organization
graduate
school
awards.
that promotes and recognizes academic achievement in
"The great part of these awards is that students can
college students at the junior and senior level in all fields
get
these scholarships even if they don't know what
of study. Members are in the top 15 percent of their
class from 300 leading universities worldwide. Each they are going to be doing two years from now," said
Golden Key chapter is student-mn and participation is Kachinsky.
Golden Key can also assist in job searching after
voluntary.
Golden Key, founded at Georgia State ' versity in graduation. This especially applies to traditional stu1977, is an exclusive organization with
Ir'^ by dents who began college immediately following high
invitation only. To join UWT's chapter, siu«.
.st school; these students typically don't have substantial
By Chrissy Langston
work experience. As Golden Key members, they can add
an additional line to their resume. Many students have
found that Golden Key also provides valuable networking connections. Members can exchange job leads that
can manifest unexpected opportunities. They can also
develop personal connections by working with fellow
members on leadership projects that promote camaraderie.
Gaining leadership experience is an important aspect
of Golden Key. Various communit^ ervice activities promote personal growth among members and give back to
the community. Kachinsky said that UWT members will
have control over which service projects they decide to
work on.
"I'm happy to guide them and facilitate ideas, but
they can pretty much call their own shots," she explains.
McConnell says that the Seattle chapter has kept
itself busy. "Once a month we feed homeless teens on
the Ave. We've also cleaned up parks and we sponsor a
project called Adopt-a-Grandparent that pairs college
students with local area seniors," McConnell says.
Why are we just hearing about Golden Key? "The
grades database in Seattle didn't separate UWT students from UW Seattle students, making it difficult for
us to identify who was eligible to join. It was only last
year that we became aware that Tacoma students were
being solicited by the Seattle chapter," said McConnell.
For more information about Golden Key Intemational
Honors Society at UWT, contact IAS academic advisor
Linda Kachinksy at linsky(a)u.washington.edu or student co-chairs Virginia Ith at ginnyiCttiu. washington.edu.
Stan Kilfoyle at poetsrestra)yahoo.com
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Black Student Union celebrates
diversity on college campuses
By Dons Mooney
Tlie Black Student Union has
been seen as both a unifier and
a divider on college campuses.
There are sdll questions lingering in tfae minds of some as to
whether or not such special inter^t groups are a necessity in
an age vi^iiere diversity is becoming the norm.
Operating as a national organization, BSU is run primarily by
black college students. It was
established during the civil
rights movement ofthe 1960s
and 1970s to promote unity and
adiievenient among its members.
Tbe University of Washington,
Tacoma's BSU has been up and
funning since 1991. According
to UWT's BSU mission statement, tfae founding principles of
the national oiganization have
not dianged veiy much in 30
years.
"As kMig as racism, socioeoonomic dispaiity, and i^ipressioa of minonties in the United
Stales continues, there will alw ^ s be a need to establish ^ledal imeicst groups, witfa a missioa lo advocate for die success
of its members,^ said UWT student, Keia Mitchell. **C>rganizatioiis. wliedier it be tfae BSU. tfae
MuhicultuFal Student Awareness Conaniilee or the Ptide Coalition, are only set up when a
oeitain group of people feel like
tiieir voice isn't being heard or
tiieir issues noticxd. Tfaey've
leoognized the power in numlicrs. and joining togedier is far
more empowefing tfaan being a
organization are of other racial
backgrounds and anyone is invited to participate in the organization. "The BSU is not only
active on campus, we are also
an active presence in the community," Rankin said. "We have
mentorship programs at Lincoln
and Mt. Tahoma, two predominantly minority high schools
that aren't predominantly black,
which serve a population of students from lower to mid-income
level families. We feel that it's
important for these student to
see reflections of themselves in
our mentors, and encourage
them to attend college."
BSU was a coordinator of
this year's Black History Month
activities, which included guest
speakers and workshops aimed
at celebrating and acknowledgPhoto courtesy af Lisa Rankin ing African-American culture.
Black Student Union members at the 11th Anniiai Students of Cokir Confefence in Yakima. Other goals of BSU include enWash. Back row: Davkl Hk:ks, Trina Jones. Owen Ftml. Dr. BB James (advisor). Tashon couraging more students of
Watson, Eileen Davis. Lisa Rankki (advisor). Ga^f Jones. Front IDW: Denick Goodloe. Davkl color to consider UWT when
shopping for higher education
FuHer. Teena Bowser.
and to lobby for the establishBSU staff advisor, Lisa ment of an Office of Minority
benefit tint particnlar group (rf*
lone wolf."
Rankin,
is adamant about tfae in- Student Affairs on the UWT
While many students ap- peqple but wliat alionl odier
clusiveness
of tfae BSU. **The campus.
(^ipressed
people
in
Amcncsk
plaud BSU's efforts and missiaii,
BSU
is
veiy
necessaiy on coltliat
may
lienefit
from
idhe
serDespite the feelings of some,
tfaey are not witiiout their critics
lege
campuses,"
Rankin said. making and maintaining a place
vices
of
tdiat
group?
Tbcymaqf
in the black community. Many
feel that race-based special in- very well have access, but feel "This oiganization is eqiecially for minority students here at
terest organizations create more like d i ^ won't be wcfcomed into invoilant on campuses wfaere UWT seems the goal of BSU. It
separation than unity on collq^ a lace-based ofgpnzalion ifdiey tlie mmonty presence is minimal. appears die UWT Black Student
arc not of that particular It gives Made students a place Union is here to stay.
campuses.
For information regarding
"Many studoits feel left out etimicity. I dunk a mullicuitnral to meet and congregate with
ofthe loop when the preeminent iqipioadi would pramole unity each oifaci; in a way tiiat may not BSU, contact Lisa Rankin at (253)
organization on campus is race^ amongst all students, not just liepossiUe in any otfaer fmum." 692-4449
Rankin said BSUfaasmembased, even if that organization bladi students. We live in a mellisn't exclusive," says Piace Crf- ing pot society and it just seems bers tfaat don't identify as black,
lege student Brandi Mitchell. backwards to hold onto race- but do identify witfa tiieir mission. Some of tiie officers of tlie
"Race-based organizations may based orggniyatjons."
Student organizations are the heart of UWT
with the business program at tiie
university. The Accounting SoStudent Organizations at ciety, American Humanics, GloUWT provide many opportuni- bal Business Society, Institute of
ties to broaden students' cam- Management Accounts, and the
pus life, and to diare common Marketing Society are all excelinierests widi otiier members of lent organizaticMis to be involved
tfae campus community. Student in at UWT. They provide leaderorganizations are a support net- ship and assistance in a variety
woik for everyone. "New stu- of areas affecting the quality of
dents can meet different people student life at UWT.
that can help you with finding
Student clubs and organizaliie best classes, programs, and tions, honor societies, interprofessors to make your educa- league sports, student publicational experience at UWT posi- tions, the student events and
tive," said Black Student Union programming and student gov(BSU) president Trina Jones.
emment are all examples of stuAccording to Rebecca dent organizations on canqNis.
Gallogly, tfae last student orga- The Multi-cultural Awareness
nization coordinator at UWT, Committee (MAC), Campus
self-goveining student organi- Ministry for Christ (CM4C), die
zations make tiie educational, Pride Coalition, BSU, Asian Pasocial and personal development cific Islanders, Phi Alpha Theta,
of tfae students beneficial not the Student Labor OfganizalJon,
oidy to UWT, but also to the The Ledger, Project Eartfa,
oommmty at laige.
Tahoma West and Women's
There are many student or- Network are clubs that encourganizations Ihat are associated age diversity and add color to
By Chris Evatt
UWT campus life.
BSU is a club on campus thai
promotes studeitt diversity. By
being a pan of tlie BSU,^ *~every
student in tfae group will have
made a positive snveslmem on
campus and in tfaeir own li%cs.''
Jones said.
The UWT meb site explains
how student leaders and feculty
advisers are in plaoe to encourage initiativeforsludcnl oiganizations in the areas of fitncssy
recreation, diversity and cultural
awareness. They also enhance
the support of active student
involvemeiMt in campus activities
and leadershqy development oppoitunities. **Takc advant^e of
the oppoitunhies lo build cnridiing relatianships that will help
you for your career, education,
social life and spnitual life;'* said
CM4C co-advisor and library
staff Maicia Monroe
The MAC slogan is **CclebraicdivKJSMyaiidoin'UMiMinn
heritage." A studciH wiO **!
valuaMe experience by working
witfa staffi. faculty, and otfaer students here at UWT.** said MCA
president and ASUWT Senator
Giselle Langevin.
The student organization
files, kept in die ASUWT office,
^MC a year-to-year accounted
history of the UWT's various
organizations, and have been
establisfaed and funded by the
imiversity for a variety of students on campus. As groups of
people have come to the university witfa diverse needs, their organization either was not
founded with enough supportersforthe following year, or the
needs of tiie student body had
dianged.
ASUWT files gave an acculale account ofthe beginning of
student activity on campus and
explained tiiat student organizations were primarily establislied
by die collection of tfae S and A
fees. Evay registered student is
required to pay tlie fee, in addi-
tion to tuition, in order to facilitate the fiinding for campus activities and needs. Every student
organization has a base fur ! of
$500 for every quarter as long as
it complies with the university
mles and registers at the beginning of every academic year.
"The function of the board
and senate is to be interested in
all matters which directly or primarily affects students, students'rights,privileges, responsibilities
and
student
organizations," said Kyle Boyd,
President of the ASUWT. The
development of student organizations is continually growing on
campus and more students are
utilizing these resources as tools
to further their academic
achievements. Student organizations are the cohesive glue that
binds UWT together. By taking
the initiative to be a student
leader, Langevin said UWT will
^iiave a sense of community."
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Where do students' needs fit into UW's hiring process?
By Paul Schrag
committed to diversity is the
UWT?
The UW Affirmative Action
Students are significantly affected by the professors' cho- Plan reports are used by the UW
sen through the hiring process Equal Opportunity Office to keep
at the University of Washington, track of faculty diversity statistics.
Tacoma.
There are several categories
Important issues surrounding hiring policies at the Univer- of diversity sited; they include
sity of Washington have been male, female, African American,
renewed since students found Asian, hispanic, American
out Dr. William James would not indian, and white.
Out of 103 faculty members,
be retuming to UWT.
Students are concemed that UWT has two female African
the university's hiring process American professors and seven
does not take their needs into Asian professors, four females
consideration. Many are con- and three males. These numbers
cemed that the university's com- get broken into subcategories
mitment to diversity is not being by faculty type, which include
ladder (professors), non-ladder
upheld.
"There are so many things (lecturers and teaching associconsidered in the process of hir- ates)..
The Utilization and Goal Reing faculty," said IAS Professor
Carolyn West, psychology pro- port gives the university an idea
gram search committee chair, of how the number of minority
"Ultimately what it comes down faculty it employs compares to
to is finding a fit between the minority faculty available in the
U.S. for hiring. For example, at
individual and the university."
the
UWT we have 64 ladder facAccording to UWT Interim
Vice Chancellor
Ginger ulty members, two of whom are
MacDonald, qualifications con- African American and no Afrisidered in a search vary depend- can American non-ladder faculty
ing on the position and the de- out of 38 employed. This gives
partment. But there are criteria an affected class percentage of
that are always considered at the 3.1 percent for ladder faculty and
0 percent for non-ladder faculty.
UW, including UWT.
"There are three things we al- This means that 3.1 percent of
ways look at in an academic our professors are African
search," MacDonald said. "We American and 0 percent of our
look at the service record, the lecturers and teaching associteaching record and the schol- ates are.
The EOO compares the perarly record."
"Finally, at UWT we look at centages that UWT employs to
the person in light of our mis- the percentage available. This
sion. This includes diversity and determines suggested hiring
the ability to relate to the kind of goals for each minority class.
For example, African Ameristudents that we have here,"
cans eligible to be ladder faculty
MacDonald said.
As a result of the ensuing make up 4.9 percent ofthe total
student outrage over James' dis- number available to be hired.
missal, the question in the minds Comparing these numbers with
of some students is, just how our own percentages gives us
James rehire:
relative utilization.
At UWT, our relative utilization percentage of African
American faculty is 1.8 percent.
This is the 3.1 percent ratio that
we employ minus 4.9 percent ratio of those available. This
gives us a goal of two African
American professors that must
be hired to meet suggested
EOO guidelines. African Americans who are eligible for nonladder factulty positions make
up 5.9 percent of those available. Since UWT has no recorded non-ladder faculty, we
have a relative utilization of 5.9
percent. Therefore, guidelines
would suggest that UWT hire
three African American
porfessors to meet EOO guidelines in the non-ladder facutly
category.
Dr. Helen Remick, assistant
provost for equal opportunity
at UW, emphasized that these
numbers are not quotas.
"These are just suggested
guidelines," Remick said.
Many of these terms, such
as equal opportunity and affirmative action, are misunderstood and confusing.
According to the EOO Glos-
sary affirmative action (AA)
"simply refers to efforts made to
recmit from a diversified pool of
applicants."
"AA goals are not...devices
to achieve proportional representation or equal results."
Equal Opportunity applies to
all aspects of employment from
recmitment to layoff. EO protects persons from discrimination based on race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, etc.
Amidst these figures, statistics, committees, subcommittees,
guidelines, and strategies lingers
one question.
Where are the results?
With all these efforts, why are
there still doubts about the diversity of our faculty, and why
are students left out ofthe loop?
For the most part, students
are left entirely out of the process of and hiring the professors
that teach their classes. Students
are allowed to evaluate a single
lecture by the one or two professors given final consideration. Is this enough? At that
point the process is nearly at its
end.
"We would like to see more
student input in the search for
faculty and in the hiring process," Boyd said.
"We should have student
representatives on the hiring
committees. Not just one, but
several," BSU President Trina
Jones said.
According to ASUWT Vice
President Michael Kilmer, the
business program has a student
ambassadors who participate in
the process hiring faculty.
"I've participated in evaluations and it's not as easy as it
sounds," Kilmer said. "It's a very
time consuming process and
takes a lot of dedication."
ASUWT members are looking into getting students more
involved in the hiring processes.
Check out:
- www.washington.edu/
admin/eoo
- www.washington.edu/
admin/eoo/#Affirmative
ActionPlanReports
Interested in hiring
procedures?
- www.washington.edu/
admin/uwjobs/hire/
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and take concrete initiative in relation to diversity."
The new psychology program, of which West will be
the department head, has opened two permanent posicontinued from page 1
tions for professors of psychology at UWT. Much of
Part ofthe university's commitment to diversity rec- the controversy surrounding this issue stems from
ognizes the importance of giving students a support James not making it to the list of applicants who were
network and an environment that encourages students considered for the positions.
from various ethnic backgrounds to feel comfortable en"The hiring process is a very long and very complirolling at UWT.
cated process," West said. "So many things are considMore important, however, is feeling comfortable as ered. We try to hire the people that will work best for the
they continue their education.
students and we always consider a broad range of diRetuming to school after 20 years with Boeing, UWT versity in the hiring process."
student Eileen Dennis stmggled with the difficult tranAccording to Interim Vice Chancellor Ginger
sition. It was BSU faculty advisor and fellow African MacDonald, diversity is always a priority when hiring.
American Lisa Rankin that made the cmcial difference
"What it requires is minority candidates applying for
in finding her place as a student of color at UWT.
the position, and meeting the requirements," MacDonald
"I felt completely lost," recalled Dennis. "It was just said. "Then choosing to work here, as opposed to ana blessing for me to be able to find Lisa. I would have other job they may have been offered. We have an exgiven up. For me, it was so important to have that sort of treme interest, and quite active, trying to recmit diveradvocacy and be able to see someone that I could really sity amongst our faculty."
relate to. It made me feel comfortable and welcome. I am
Despite these assurances some still have doubts.
doing O.K. now because of that."
"I am concemed that Dr. James hasn't been invited
For some black males on campus, it is the same with back to teach here," Boyd said. "He's obviously a great
James. His departure is a greater loss than a statistic for professor."
the diversity chart or even a favorite professor.
"There seems to be a lot of talk about diversity, but
"I see Dr. James as an essential role model. He isn't where is it? I go to conferences and promote UWT as a
just a great professor," said BSU member David Hicks. diverse campus," Jones said. "I recmit minority students
"Dr. James is the only professor here that I have to and tell them that when they get here they will be suptmly identify with," added BSU Vice Pres. David L. Fuller. ported in their efforts. But I am feeling less and less
"We are asked as members of the BSU to promote comfortable doing this."
UWT as a diverse campus," Jones said. "When we bring
"After seeing the response of students at the conblack male students on campus, we feel like they need
ference, I was really taken aback," Rankin said. "Instead
the sort of representation that Dr. James cto ^ive. But
of taking part in some of the activities, they gathered
where will it be when they get h e ^ ? "
and sat at a table drafting letters. I respect the
"I believe that diversity is important at UWT," said administration's decisions in hiring faculty, but I also
Dr. Carolyn West. "I am seeing the institution stiep up
J2J2k
5J%
2.6%
0.0%
0.0%
2.6%
4?.Q%
16.0%
63%
0.0%
0.4%
3.1%
-10.7%
-3.9%
0.0%
-0,0%
-0.5%
understand the needs that the students have for an
African American male mentor and role model."
The problem isn't a lack of interest on James' part.
James submitted his application for one ofthe permanent positions in the psychology program but he was
not given an interview.
"Frankly I am puzzled. I feel like I am qualified for
either ofthe positions," James said. "I have numerous
publications, my classes are full, and I have an extensive background in psychology. I have taught here for
three years, and I love this campus. I have had offers
from other universities, but my family is here, my students are here, my love is here."
Students are not going to let this pass quietly; they
plan to take this issue to the feet ofthe administration in
an effort to keep James at UWT.
The administration is required to keep all information
regarding individual hiring procedures confidential. As
a result, specific information about James' consideration
for any position could not be disclosed. But they are
determined to be heard despite the withheld administrative policies.
"I would like an official statement of some sort from
the administration," Boyd said.
The final consideration for students is what UWT
really loses when James leaves.
"Dr. James is genuinely interested in seeing students
meet their goals," BSU Trasurer Lawrence Mayfield
added. "He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this campus. He provides insight and inspiration. If he goes, he won't be here as a resource for students. He won't be here to serve as a mentor. I don't run
a university, so I don't know all that goes in to hiring
and retaining faculty, but I would do anything to keep
him here."
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April 30-May 21,2001
Renowned Russian artist
Sas/ia Brodsky designs
art, drawing oldfashioned pen-and-ink
sketches.
The man who designed a
bridge that brought two
countries together, has
big plans for UWT.
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Alexander Brodsky and the UWT art committee review aerial photographs of the campus.
Pttoto courtesy of Ronald
Fekknan Fine Arts, New Yort(
Unfitted (Head). 1997.
By Sonia Hwang
In an age wdien ardiitectiiral
design has bcea turned over to
computers, one man has the ability to esc^ie the confines of
rules and regulations as he designs handmade worics of art
tfaat are oeated in tfae same fa^i(Mi as tfaey w^e 150 years ago.
Tfae University of Wasfaington,
Tacoma faas commissioned
Alexander (Sasfaa) Brodsky to
place his next work of art at
UWT.
On April 6, tfae Russian artist
met witfa tfae UWT art committee
to discuss possible locaUcMis for
his next great work.
With committee in tow,
Brodsky trekked across campus
with his eye on two potential
outdoor sites. One site, located
at the end of the old mattress
factory building, is currently
used for campus recycling. The
other site is located in the plaza
between the Garretson Woodmff
Pratt Building and the Walsh
Gardener Building, which has the
potential to hold a huge sculpture.
"I can't tell right how, but
something like a monument
might be good there," Brodsky
said. "Something big."
According to art committee
member and architectural consultant Michael Sullivan, preliminary plans should take about 45
days. The art committee tentatively expects Brodsky to retum
in residency to develop design
drawings, possibly hold lectures
and present slide shows at UWT
fiom September through October.
Brodsky graduated from
1978 Moscow Institute ofArchitecture in 1978.
"It's one of the great classical architectural schools in the
world," Sullivan said. "1 mean
there's only a handfiil that are of
that caliber."
In the Russian Brezhnev
years, during the late 1970s and
early 1980s, the possibility of
anyone being able to constmct
a building was neariy impossible,
according to Sullivan. The only
jobs available for young architects were those working in architectural factories doing rough
drafting of plain, square stmctured buildings, which were of
little satisfaction to new Russian
architects.
During a time in Russia when
life was aesthetically dull, void of
imagination and for some, and left
many absence of personal will, a
group of students, including
Brodsky and his long time friend
and partner, llya Utkin, began to
develop what is known as paper
architecture. Paper architecture
meant designing things that
weren't limited by the physical
considerations of buildings, such
as bridges. These were creations
that were laboriously hand drawn
in pen and inkratherthan by computerized technology.
"It's a wonderful metaphor for
escaping the confines of Russiantype buildings that were concrete
and boxy," Sullivan said.
Following a non-traditkmal
path of young arcfaitects,
Brodsky and Utkin left scfaool
and began entering paper design competitions around tfae
w(x1d. Such competitions were
only the beginning for tfae
young architectural team.
^In most cases, the design
competitions were fanciful
kinds of design problems, usually with some form of political
exponent," Sullivan said.
One competition involved
two islands in the far Nortfa Pacific, between Alaska and Russia. The Diomede Islands,
though only a short distance
apart, have an intemational
dateline that runs between
them.
"The metaphor is the divi-
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commissioned for sculpture
Photo by Sonja Hwang
Brodsky and the UWT Art Committe survey possible downtown sculpture sites.
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sions of time, date and that they
were politically separated because one belonged to Russia
and (Hie belonged to tfae United
States," Sullivan explained.
The design competition was
held to figure out a way to connect the two islands. Some arcfaitects used laser lights to createrainbowsand other "amazing
and interesting" things. But
Broddcy and Utkin became leaders in innovation.
Together, they designed a
bridge, but not just any bridge.
They created a bridge that sat
directly beneath the surface of
die water. Their idea made the
connection between islands, but
could not be crossed without
getting one's feet wet. Their design maintained the appeal ofthe
natural environment and contributed the allegory of simulating Christ's walk on water.
Perhaps the most important
political notion was bridging
the gap between countries. It
was paper architecture that
Brodsky and Utkin became famous for, winning awards, traveling around the world leaving
their mark abroad with a resume
that consists of woiks in Russia, England, Japan, the Netherlands, France, many cities
within Arizona, Califomia,
Delaware, Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, North
Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee,
Virginia, and Washington.
Brodsky's current installation
will be placed soon in Milan.
His next will be at our own UWT.
Brodsky's work is consistent
with the architectural conformity
linking UWT's historic buildings
to a strong and modem urban
warehouse setting, while maintaining an ideal complete with
concepts of restoration and renewal, according to Sullivan. The
UWT art committee chose
Brodsky's work from 80-100
slides of other artists' works.
Sullivan said the art committee
wants to see a large-scale campus art piece that flows with the
campus' unique urban architectural context by maintaining a
sense of realness and time-honored spirit that could create a
sense of pride among students,
faculty and staff for years.
Sullivan pointed out tha
UWT ended up with instant architecture by choosing existing
buildings, so they knew exactly
what the campus was going to
look like.
"They were prominent architectural works with some authenticity to them," he said. "It
makes the UWT campus in
stark contrast to the Bothell
campus, which is fresh and new.
They have a very suburban,
business park-like campus."
The oldest buildings in the
entire UW system are located
on UWT campus. The oldest
buildings date back to 1888.
Brodsky will begin his work
at UWT with hand sketches in
ink and measured drawings the
way they were done 150 years
ago. He will possibly do a lim-
ited edition cof^ier etdiing and
a model pricn- to tfae creatkm of
the actual installation. Sullivan
noted that Broddcyfaastfae ability to do design and illustrate
purely from die mind, directly
onto tfae page. His drawings
come from tfaefaandwitfa precision, witfaout use of modem
computers or regard for engineering limitations.
"All the tfaings tfaat tend to
box us in the way we think,**
Sullivan said. "1 diink you*U find
a sturdy form, with very fomudized, well proportioned flourishes of architectural detail in
Sasha's work."
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Pages
Opinions
All students lose honor of earning a
degree when plagiarists go impunished
Law Column
upon the student body. Recently, 1 have
listened to accounts from both profesBy Neil Lopez
sors and students regarding this issue.
Every story ends the same. The student's
In my two years at UWT, nearly every
grade was lowered and no further consesyllabus I have received there is always a
quences were applied.
familiar blurb at the bottom ofthe classA lower grade may be seen as simply
room guidelines.
being sympathetic to young students and
I am referring to the verbiage concemkeeping their futures in mind when iming plagiarism. It is a word that, in circles
posing sanctions, but it seems that neiof academia, brings about the harshest
ther they nor the authentic authors are
thoughts of dishonesty, misconduct and
the real victims here. The real victims are
disgrace. In light of such stringent mles
the honest students who in tum feel they
of honor pertaining to such an issue it
are robbed ofa legitimate education.
comes as quite a surprise that there is
To walk across the graduation stage,
even a question about how to enforce it
receive the same degree, and ultimately instmctor's "right" to discipline a student
the same education, as a known "cheater" for misconduct and his or her "right" to
belittles the honor. The real problem here give a student a failing grade! This blaarises from the professors who fail to dis- tantly instmcts professors not to punish
cipline students who violate the plagia- students for plagiarism even though the
rism conduct code.
rest of the student body adheres to the
The judicial process should conform no plagiarism mle.
to the criteria laid out in the University of
As stated at the beginning ofthe colWashington's student conduct code. umn, such emotions are always stirred up
Regarding plagiarism, the code states that when speaking of plagiarism, and now it
under the fourteenth amendment a stu- seems such emotions are to be set aside
dent has the right to due process as well because even cheaters have rights. To
as to be enrolled in a public institution me, when a university overlooks such
while due process is being conducted.
conduct, it is the entire student body that
This due process takes away the is looked upon in shame.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Spleen Venting
By Chris Talbert
Tacoma is a new city of sorts. In the wake of several
blows to its dignity, the city is enjoying a sort of renaissance. Art Popham credits the Tacoma Dome (TNT3-1801), and he may not be far off. His column sparked interest and I thought I'd throw my two-cents in.
Tacoma was done no favors in the 1960's when 1-5
missed downtown Tacoma by two-plus miles in its swing
through the area, and businesses quickly followed.
First Sears fled to the Tacoma Mall, followed by the
folding up ofthe Peoples store. Tacoma shrank from the
inside out like a victim of some cancer.
This is no longer the case. After Popham declared
the constmction of the Tacoma Dome to be the major
tuming point in Tacoma's fortunes every Tom, Dick and
Harry threw in their own candidates: Pantages, the 705'
"spur," and so on.
I am not the first to suggest the UWT be added to
that list, but I'll make my point anyway.
I used to woik as a janitor in various downtown buildings and I can recall a time (less than six years ago)
when all the businessmen and bankers went home and
Tacoma became a ghost-town, inhabited only by wino's
who couldn't commute and people like me, cleaning up.
At one point 1 had the pleasure of cleaning an old
warehouse on 19"' and Pacific Ave. Home to the then
First Interstate Bank'spaper records, and not much else.
Like most of Tacoma, it was abandoned and forgotten.
Today that old warehouse is the comerstone of the
UWT campus. No longer home to heroin addicts and
crank-heads (well, okay, a couple) it now houses students building their dreams as opposed to ending them.
As the UWT grew, so did Tacoma.
New businesses sprouted around campus like weeds.
Now, when you see a dmnk person in downtown
Tacoma, you can assume he's been out clubbing, not
waiting to club you. People actually come downtown
for something other than a mortgage or court date.
Like all things in life, nothing exists in a vacuum.
Certainly the Dome, Pantages and any number of variables made UWT possible, but UWT has made the most
visible impact.
When the UW decided to lay down a few million
dollars on forgotten warehouses in the former slums of
rail yards, people-took notice. That sort of investment
meant more than a theatre, and even the Dome.
I have lived in Tacoma my whole life. I have seen the
former Hawthom District razed and the Dome rise. I sat
in the old Rialto Theater and listened to 40 oz. bottles
roll around during dollar double features (yikes! Two
movies for a buck). I can count on both hands the number of visits to the Dome and the Theatre District I have
made in the last decade, but 1 am at UWT every day!
This institution gives credence to Tacoma. A Dome
brings people in, but do they stay? Look around the
Dome district and you do not see acres of growth and
prosperity. Freight-House Square stmggles to survive
and nearby hotels book only those who have no other
choice. The Theatre District may bring people in, and
certainly there are quite a few businesses seeing a lot of
growth in the area, but unless you like antiques or caf6style food you're not sticking around.
Maybe I'm simplifying things a bit here, but it's simply to make a point: UWT has made a massive impact
on downtown Tacoma. It is an impact that brings people
downtown and keeps them downtown. Peqsle have put
up user-friendly businesses and bring in every variety
of patrons, making Tacoma desirable, which says a lot.
Today we are educating people in our school in the.
heart of our city. I never thought I'd see that.
April 30-May 21,2001
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Letters to the Editor
To the Editor
The purpose of this letter is
to explain how important it is for
black students to have black representation. If it had not been for
Lisa Rankin, 1 would have moved
or changed my school enrollment
last winter quarter 2001. My
question is, "Why isn't there
more black faculty members?" I
believe it is very important to
have proper representation for
all people of color across the line,
but I am basically concemed
about not having enough black
faculty representation. Now, I
have found out we're losing Dr.
James, who is very instmmental
with the Black Student Union.
Personally, it is very fmstrating
entering a new environment and
feeling totally lost not finding
proper representation.
1 am currently in a position to
promote our school and recmit
other black students through
one ofthe local community colleges, but I am afraid, after hearing that Dr. James is leaving, that
these new students will not get
adequate representation especially the males, who need to be
able to address many of dieir
concems with another male.
Eilewt Dennis
To the Editor.
One of my peers informed me
that Professor \^liiam James will
no longer be teaching at the
University of Washington,
Tacoma after the end of this
quarter. Not only is he a great
professcMT, but a great advisor to
the black student population.
Professor James has also taught
me about community, and what I
can do to give back to our culture and to the world.
Whenever a student has
needed his assistance, I 've never
heard him say he didn't have
time, or told to see him later. He
is always upbeat, calm, and
pleasant. For the faculty to let a
professor of his caliber go,
would not only be an insult to
the black student population but
to the entire education program
period. The black student population has increased recently, but
the percentage of the black students will not equal the percentage of tfae black professcws at the
UWT.
Professor James is tfae only
black male professor at tfae UWT
and if tfae collegereleasesfaim,
wfao will be our black male faculty mentor? We not <mly need
black female mentws but males
I am tmly considering enrolling TotheEdMor
at another university. Currently
As a student, I am concemed
my major is Philosophy. I point
out this information because Dr. that UWT is releasing all of its
James was going to teacfa fiiture adjunct professors. I am also
cofKremed that tfae student body
classes of my interest
Afier spring quarter, if tfais has not been a part of tfae search
situation is not given tfae fidl at- conunittee or interviewing protention it deserves Dr. James will cess for hiring faculty.
I am ncrt at all pleased tfaat
be gone forever. Please take tfais
the
UW tellsraethat hiring a diletter into consideration and
To the Editor:
help out the movement in verse faculty staff to mentor stuprogress to keep Dr. James <MI dents is important to them and
I'm a student ofthe Univer- as a permanent professor, or at then fails to hire an adjunct prositv of Washington, Tacoma and least as an adjunct professcH*. at fessor w1io exemplifies diversity
as a full-time profcssi>r
I am deeply concemed about in- UWT. Thank you.
fomiation that has been circulat- Tashon V\^atson
Several questions came to
ing ^ampus.
mind when I found out that Dr.
James would not be teaching at
Dr. James, an adjunct profesUWT anymore. One question is:
sor, will not be retuming to teach
Why? He meets the qualificanext quarter at the UWT. Correct To the Editor:
tions for tfae psychology posime if 1 am wrong, but he is the
only African-American male
1 believe it is very important tion. What is tfaefairingprocess
teacher at this campus. He is a to have proper representation to keep minorities at UWT? Is
mentor to students, whom all for all people of color across the UWT sensitive to tfae needs and
need his guidance and direction, University of Washington, concerns of its students? Tfaese
of all backgrounds and upbring- Tacoma campus. I'm basically and many more questions need
ings. Before 1 attended this concemed about Dr. James who to be answered by tfae Chancelschool, the message about the will no longer teach any class at lor and the Chainnan ofthe IAS
diversity of students and faculty UWT. I'm puzzled as to why Program and odier department
were very decisive factors in my there aren't more black faculty heads.
enrollment
members and instructors? P^UWT administrators need to
I am proud to have attended sonally, diversity is something be accountable to the students
the UWTduring its diverse pe- that everybody should consider at UWT. After all, widiout sturiod while Dr. James was teach- and be aware of.
dents tfaere wouldn't be any
ing. At the iHcsent time, however. Tigist Teshome
UWT.
DanridHicks
also. The staff and faulty push
diversity but from what I have
seen and heard the black student
population is one union that you
do not think is important.
Teena Bowser
There are no weak links at UWT: Everyone survives
By Joan R. Cronk
There are eight little words that strike
fear into the heart of college students
everywhere. They are: In order to graduate, you must take statistics.
When 1 switched my concentration to
Mass Communication, was told tfaose
eight dreaded words.
I was terrified.
I didn't really know much about statistics. 1 thought it had something to do
with charts and predictions, maybe? I was
pretty sure math was involved. But 1 went
into class thinking that if others could do
it, I could too. 1 clung to that positive
attitude—^until the middle ofthefirstclass
period.
But 1 didn't let fear deter me.
First of all, 1 must say that Prof. Linda
Desmarteau is the best. She is nice; she
is intelligent; she is approachable.
Desmarteau helps students succeed. She
says that although there are a lot of intimidating factors to statistics, if students
put the work into it, it is doable.
1 got my first glimpse of hope when
Desmarteau told the class we would be
using the Excel program—I had actually
seen that icon on my computer
As we began to use Excel, I was consumed with a constant fear that 1 would
lose my information. So I faad cfaarts
saved everywhere, just in case.
Leaming Excel is a major stumbling
block for most students, Desmarteau said,
"I've been trying to work on getting otfaer
altemative funding to have some type of
preparatory woikshops priortotaking the
statistics class."
She advises students to get a faead
start by leaming Excel before taking statistics.
My firstfacmiewcxkassignment eamed
roe a 70 — my lowest college grade thus
hr. But not for long — the first test netted a 69. The bar fw me had been lowered
considerably — now all I wanted to do
was pass the class. Someone said a .07
was passing. I thought, maybe if 1 kept
my nose to the grindstone, I could do
tfaat
I attended every single tutoring session, including Sundays for four hours.
Tutor Lise Waters became very important
to me, and without her and volunteer tutor Deny Oesteriing, 1 would not have
passed the course. Desmarteau said that
being successful in statistics requires a
supportive atmosphere and encouragement. She says if students seek out the
extra help provided by tutors and put the
hours in, they can succeed — if they stick
with it.
Whenever 1 told other students I was
taking statistics, their noses would crinkle
up and they would make some sort of supportive remark, usually patting my arm in
a sympathetic manner.
I asked Desmarteau how she felt about
students'reluctanceto take statistics and
she said, "It is kind of sad that students
dread being in my class! 1 have to get
over tfaat, in addition to teaching the material."
Desmarteau said there are two phobias regarding statistics; the computer
phobia and the math phobia, and it is a
challenge to work with both of these issues.
"Statistics is not that math intensive,
altfaough it is time intensive," she said.
After about the third week of classes,
1 began to notice a change. I started to
understand wfaat 1 was doing and was
acfaieving a limited amount of success. I
actually enjoyed working with the Excel
program and spent hours changing colors on charts and attempting new cfaallenges.
When the next homework assignment
was passed back and I eamed a 94, my
first remark was a confused, "are you sure
this is my paper?" Desmarteau responded,
"this is one for the front of your refrigerator."
The really nice thing about
Desmarteau and the tutors is that they
work hard with those who stmggle, and
they are the first ones to offer an
"attaboy." It meant a lot to me to have my
hard work and success recognized.
1 made friends in class with other struggling students, and like survivors from a
shipwreck, we clung together, reinforcing that we could make it. Exchanging
phone numbers and working together on
assignments went a long way in keeping
us mnning toward the finish line.
RigN before the last test, I took a trip
to Texas. I downloaded the practice test
off blackboard and practiced it on die
plane. I did it ^;ain in the aiipoit. I worked
some more at my dai^ter's house. I emailed Watersforthe answers to be sure
I was on theriglhttradL She e-mailed bade
I had earned 102.5 out o f l 0 5 on my last
homework. I was pumped.
On my final test I scored a 91. Only a
student who has truly struggled with
material will understand how much that
grade meanttome. So when your advisor
says you need to take statistics to complete your d^ree, don't be afraid. If I can
survive statistics, anyone can.
Desmarteau will help you. Waters and
Oesterling will faelp you. And if that's
not e n o u ^ siaitii^fidlquarter, there will
be a new matfa lab in the teaching and
learning center for more help. You can do
it Sorry, no excuses accqited!
LEDGER
The
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Arts & Entertainment
Joe Dirt is the Forrest Gump
of toilet genre
By Ben Kreidler
"Joe Dirt," continues the
growing trend of relentless
toilet humor plaguing our
Cineplexes in the last few
years. This review may seem
like a sequel to "Say It Isn't
So' eview, but the tmth hurts.
The film is like one big
"Saturday Night Live" skit
rolled into 90 minutes of more
white trash, gross-out humor.
However, unlike the repulsive
"Say It Isn't So," this movie
actually has a lot of fiinny
moments in it. Of course, there
is plenty of room for the bowel
movements, incestuous sex
scenes, fresh fart jokes and
splattering... well, you get it.
David Spade, an alumni of
"Saturday Night Live," who
stars in "Just Shoot Me,"
which he eamed an Emmy
nomination for, co-wrote the
script with Fred Wolf, who
scripted the Spade/Chris Farley
flick, "Black Sheep." Like
"Black Sheep."
The main character, played
by Spade, is a janitor at a Los
Angeles radio station. For
some reason the radio host,
played by Dennis Miller who is
looking a lot like Jesus these
days, puts Joe Dirt on the air to
talk about his life saga.
Joe tells radio listeners
about being left in a dumpster
near the Grand Canyon by his
parents when he was eight,
and his lifelong joumey to find
them. The film focuses on the
search, which leads Joe to
myriad of mishaps.
With his long, tattered,
mullet wig hair, acid-washed
jeans and redneck 70s persona,
Joe is a red target for anyone
with two working eyeballs.
Joe cheerily goes through
life accepting misfortunes he
encounters with a grain of salt
while quoting quirky proverbs
like, "life is a garden, dig it."
Joe is the Forrest Gump of
the toilet genre. He meets some
interesting characters, which is
really just a prerequisite for
this movie genre.
Rocker-rapper Kid Rock
plays a redneck who is Joe's
rival for the the beautiful
Brandy, played by the very
beautiful Brittany Daniel. Rock
does pretty well in his first
movie outing, but it's not like
he is playing an unfamiliar part.
The big scene-stealing award
goes to Oscar-winner Christopher Walken. Seeing him on
screen and hearing his mesmerizing voice deliver lines in his
trademark fashion gives cause
to forgive the movie's major
flaws. Walken plays Clem, who
is a mobster in the witness
protection program.
Some critics have said that
Spade simply does not have
til. -tar power or charisma to
carr full-length motion
picture and that he is better off
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Tahoma West: A labor of love
continued from page 1
per capita here."
Talent per capita is apparent as readers pemse the contributors'
notes in the back of the magazine. Many of the students, alumni,
faculty and staff members who contributed are passionate, because
ofthe life experiences that led them to UWT. They are parents and
professionals who process life through their art.
One contributor said her personal prose was part of her healing
process. Another is a grandmother and a CPA who "feels privileged
to be able to share her passion for writing with others." And yet
another is a father and U.S. Army veteran eaming his bachelor's
degree so he can retum to active duty.
The original plans for the student-supported magazine were
crafted by UWT graduate, Adrienne Ip during her junior year. Ip
wanted to establish a literary magazine to "enhance our school experience by bringing the arts alive," she said. "While giving students a chance to be heard."
Ip fulfilled an independent study with Peterson to establish the
magazine, and worked as managing editor for its first two years.
"Every single submission had a unique voice," she said.
The first issue is pretty rare these days, but there will be an
archive display at the gala, and copies of each issue are being subCourtesy of joedirt.com
mitted to the library for students to check out.
Unique voices abound in this year's issue too. The fifth issue
reveals the hearts and souls of its contributors and perhaps a glimpse
playing in sketch comedy or as of the editors who chose them.
"This year, the magazine is completely voluntary," Peterson said;
a wise-cracking sidekick.
because he did not teach "Editing a Literary Magazine" this year,
But 1 disagree with them.
students weren't participating for grades. "This year's staff is so
Sure, he is not the most
dedicated. It's just a labor of love."
bankable star in Hollywood,
For five years, Tahoma Westers have been "willing to bend over
but then neither is the great
backwards to work on something like this and make sure it comes
John Travolta - if one looks at
Travolta's last few flicks. Also, out," he continued. "That reason alone is why we should have a
literary magazine."
Spade might not be constmed
Students interested in working on Tahoma West next year can
as the most attractive man in
take Peterson's editing class, which will be 7-9 p.m., Mon./Wed.
Hollywood, but he has a
unique style on the screen and next fall, but the class is not required to join.
in the dialogue he writes. He
For information, contact John Peterson at (253) 692-5653,
really is likeable in this role,
Jpeters(g).u. Washington.edu or view the Tahoma West website: http:/
which is a stretch for Spade.
/faculty, washington.edu/jpeters/tahomawest.htm
As for the movie itself, it is
somewhat enjoyable. First-time
director Dennie Howard does a
You are cordially invited to:
I
descent job bringing the
scattered story into focus. As
iTahoma West's 5th Anniversary Gala I
far as potty humor goes, it is
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thought that came to me about
this and other films created by
former SNL cast members is the
We will unveil this year's issue as authors read
success they've achieved.
their prose. Refreshments will be served.
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April 30-May 21,2001
Challen
LEDGER
f a lifetime
UWT studentfights for t/m^i wfmmon *tget to choose their battles
and proximity to my home i
it the perfect training grou^
My legs pumped and the and loftier summits.
As 1 descended 1 rec^
sweat streamed down my face
and back. My quadriceps other peaks 1 have climbedjind
bumed and my lungs sucked in other challenges 1 have^,
air. The heavy mountaineering Quandary Peak, mon£
boots on my feet and the pack Temmile Range in Q
on my back seemed to be pull- my first summit j ^ v e 1 4 ^ 0 ^
ing me back toward the trailhead My first technigpn wintgKscenjj
several hundred feet below. The was 13,979'JWQjmt iKeker ini
trail twisted and tumed through Colorado's/jplpL^Pge. And I'll
the dense forest as it continued never for^?ftM^rueling day 1
its steady climb. 1 streaked past spent on the " + rock climb
the scenery and other hikers as I known as the Wolf's Tooth, a
pushed myself toward the sum- stunning fang-shaped pinnacle
mit. I approached the final just outside Estes Park, Coloswitchback and wondered if I rado. I also recalled being away
had the strength to sprint the on business trips and fending off
last 70' as was my custom. The boredom with 5- and 1 Ok mns to
trail narrowed and the under- benefit United Way, The
brush and canopy closed in. I Children's Hospital, and The
tumed the comer and shot a Tulsa Symphony. They were ail
glance up the trail at the grey- challenges of my choosing and
blue sky beckoning beyond the I enjoyed every one of them. It
tree-tops. I quickened my pace, these challenges that make me
lengthened my stride, and feel most alive.
bounded over rocks and roots.
My next major challenge is
My heart pounded as the top summiting 10,781' Mount Baker
drew near. I broke into the sum- to raise money and awareness
mit sunlight as if surfacing from for breast cancer research. On
the sea, breathing deeply, facing June 29* I will join a team of
the sky.
climbers formed by the Fred
I paused to catch my breath Hutchinson Cancer Research
in the clearing at the top of Pin- Center in an event called the 4"*
nacle Peak in Enumclaw. Also Annual Climb to Fight Breast
known as Mount Peak, it gains Cancer. Each climber on my team
1100' in one mile and its close will raise a minimum of $2500 for
enough to hike every day. Every the Cancer Research Center. By
day that's not a school day, that sponsoring me, you will support
is. I was making the most ofthe the Hutch's fight to eliminate
break before spring quarter by breast cancer.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Regetting in as much training as I
could. Mount Peak's steepness search Center is intemationally
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Please make your check payable to Fred Hutchinson Cancer
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mail it directly to me, as 1 am committed to raising the minimum of
$2500 to participate in the climb.
1 am also committed to training by sweating my way up and
down Mount Peak every chance
Iget. Like most ofyou, I'm also
committed to earning my
bachelor's degree. So even
though homework will pile up on
top of my full-time job and family obligations, 1 will continue
my training regimen. There will
be days when 1 think it's all just
too much and 1 need a vacation,
but that's when I pause to put
life in perspective.
Training for the climb reminds me ofthe cancer patients
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or any other life-threatening disease. I've always imposed challenges on myself, and I've enjoyed every one of them. It's
those challenges that make me
feel alive. While my mountain
climbs and 1 Ok mns pale in comparison to fighting for your life
against cancer, maybe the one
thing they have in common is an
appreciation for life once the
challenge has been met.
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S^peakn-gives
crash eounse in
sexual assault
Think 10
By Jcian Cronk
On April 10,tiieMulticultiifal
Awareness Committee hosted
Pdnni Maples ofthe Sexual Assauh Center.
Maples quickly launched
into a sexual assault discussion
with a definition of rape. She
asked the group what they
tlioiigjht of when they pictured a
rapist, and most responded with
an image ofa dirty man in dark
clodiing driving a rusted Pinto!
Maples told the group that
85 percent of rapes are committed by an acquaintance. Only IS
percent are conmnitted by stereotypical scaiy guys.
She encourages education
on die prevalence of acquaintance tape so aduhs and children
are better prepared to protec.
themselves.
By age 18, one in four females
are victims of sexual assault.
Maples has met rape victims
ranging from a 17-day-old baby
lo a 97-year-old woman.
When Maples talks to junior
high and high school students,
she encourages students to set
boundaries and be clear verbally
and by actions. She suggested
not only a designated driver, but
a also a designated caretaker so
young people can help each
other avoid risky behaviors.
'^We can*t ever blame the victim," Maples said. "By making
the victim to blame in any shape
or fiarm, we are telling the perpetrator tfaey do not have to be responsible for their actions."
She also stressed die importance of believing the victim,
because less than 3 percent of
rapes are false reports.
If someone is raped in Pierce
County, tfae best place to go, is
Tacoma General Hospital,
Maples said. They have a Sexual
Assauh Response Center with a
trained staff to take care of victims. And Crime Victims Compensation of Washington state
will pick up the tab.
At TGH, they call an advocate for the victim. It is a law that
an advocate must be provided
for every victim and there are no
fees for advocacy services.
The trained personnel at the
Sexual Assault Response Center know how to collect evidence. This process can take
three to five hours and the
nurses never leave victims during this procedure. Hiey treat all
victims with dignity, making sure
tfae chain of evidence is not broken. Evidence is kept for IS days
while the victim decides whether
to pursue the case.
Maples said there will soon
be a national computer base of
accused perpetrators and, even
if a perpetrator is not charged,
their information willremainin
tfae computer base. The next
time they are accused, bingo,
tfaeir name pops up.
The Sexual Assault Center of
Pierce County, kicated at 1901 S.
Union Ave, Suite AIM, offers
many opportunities for volunUxts. Call (253) S97-6424.
April 30-May 21,2001
They suggest using dashes or
periods to show unique phone
number in print, such as 253-6924400. When you are publishing
and verbalizing phone numbers,
CST suggests getting into the
habit of using new ten-digit
number (area code plus number).
Area codes
no longer
optional
Hey!
The Ledger wants
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By Christian McDonaldKelley
"Think 10," is the new slogan the Communication Technologies Department (CST) is
hoping will remind students, faculty and staff that starting June
I, lO-digit dialing will be required
for outside local calls made from
the University of Washington
telephones. When dialing, use
the area code plus the lO-digit
number for local calls. After June
1, dialing seven digits will not
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woric. However, five-digit dialing
for in-house UW phone numbers will remain.
Dialing the area code plus
number from UW phones is supposed to prepare people for
Westem Washington's change
to 10-digit local dialing and the
introduction of the new area
code, 564, later this year.
Come to Tuesday meetings at
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10 digits are still toll free.
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from any campus phone. Simply
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CST wants to emphasize that
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