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The Collegiate Challenge - June 1, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 24 and is eight pages. Note: Page 7 and page 8 of this issue were reversed in production; this digital copy preserves the incorrect order of the pages from the physical copy. This issue contains stories on commencement, with guest speaker KING-TV co-anchor Jean Enersen; Division Chair of Arts and Humanities Charles Summers asking to be reassigned to faculty work, and his concerns with administration; candidates for the student government election; the various extension programs of the Continuing Education Department in Gig Harbor and the peninsula; Board of Trustees news, including approval of the new student constitution and new occupational programs; the need for new peer counselors; PE instructor Ed Fisher; women's tennis team members Jodie Tuell and Mary Riggleman taking first in the women's regional tennis championships; the second student awards breakfast; the women's slowpitch softball team finishing the season in fifth place. Also includes table of contents; opinion piece on the student government budget; ads and classified ads; letter to the editor thanking the Challenge for coverage of the 1950s dance; final examination schedule; a photo collage of faces from the year of Challenge issues; photo of golf team member Sieg Boettcher, who won the state medalist honor; review of the film Alien; announcement of issues of literary magazine Trillium for sale; a photo of Programs Assistant Elsa Breuggeman lifting off the ground with helium balloons at the Spring Festival; photo collage of sports images from the year. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Bush, Lorrine Carter, Cliff Clinton, George Coleman, Donna Cool, Michaeletta Deforrest, Mary Jo Gilbert, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Mike Hazelmyer, Marie Rice, Keith Richardson, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Bob Wassenaar, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - May 18, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 23 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on a new financial aid policy; student senate budget allocations; TCC hosting its first Region I track championship on the new track and taking third place; increasing thefts and burglary on campus; the Career Information Center; the Counseling Center; author Charlotte Paul, and her upcoming presentation at the Friends of the TCC Library annual dinner; the 1950s dance; athletics coach Glynda Dunn leaving TCC; women's tennis team wins and qualifying for the state tournament; the men's tennis team losses; the golf team placing third at the conference championship; the women's softball team; men's baseball team games. Also includes photo of a rock along Highway 16 that has been painted by various students; table of contents; letter to the editor regarding coverage of the student government budget cuts; student officer job descriptions and application deadline extension; final examination schedule; ad for a Council of Concerned Students (CCS) film festival; poetry; photo essay of art studio aid and enamel artist Jean Mowrey's exhibit in the John Binns Room; detailed Spring Festival schedule. Announcements include an assertiveness workshop; scholarship application deadlines. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Bush, Lorrine Carter, Cliff Clinton, George Coleman, Donna Cool, Michaeletta Deforrest, Mary Jo Gilbert, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Mike Hazelmyer, Marie Rice, Keith Richardson, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Bob Wassenaar, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - May 11, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 22 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on budget cuts due to decreased enrollment; legislative updates on the TCC remodel funding proposals; Black Student Unions forming the Pan-African Student Association of Washington State (PASAWS); Spring Festival performances, activities, and events; a Chinese puppet performance of "The Black Heart of Indri"; the Child Care Center and Mother's Day; Athletic Director Phyllis Templin; women's tennis coaches Susan Peters and Joann Torgerson; the first track meet on the new TCC track, with TCC finishing second; women's tennis team winning against Ft. Steilacoom; the men's baseball team winning against Centralia; TCC student and retiree Don Burbank; new language courses in conversational Persian and Russian. Also includes table of contents; editorial on students who are unable to benefit from services funded by their activity fees; letter to the editor expressing frustration with coverage of Financial Aids Office issues; ads and classified ads; bowling standings; photo promoting the 1950s dance. Announcements include Respiratory Therapy Technology Program application deadlines; a fashion show and disco in the cafeteria; open applications for the Challenge editorship; increase in campus thefts. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Bush, Lorrine Carter, Cliff Clinton, George Coleman, Donna Cool, Michaeletta Deforrest, Mary Jo Gilbert, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Mike Hazelmyer, Marie Rice, Keith Richardson, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Bob Wassenaar, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - May 4, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 21 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on a new Honors Program; the faculty union responding to the possibility of the Board of Trustees voting against future tenure recommendations; Iranian students receiving emergency aid for their tuition; State Department Spokesman on Asia John Cannon speaking about U.S.-China relations; a student government vs. Challenge staff softball game; Life Long Learning Institute student Mae Tracey; a concert by band Washington Delicious in the Student Lounge; show choir the Clef Dwellers; women's tennis team wins; track team performance at the Central Open Invitational; weight training; golf team performance; intramural bowling; men's tennis team losses and the end of the season; men's baseball games; women's slowpitch softball team wins against Grays Harbor, Skagit Valley; a regional Black Student Unions conference; financial aid and work study positions. Also includes a photo of the TCC signboard advertising the Labor Film Festival with a typo; table of contents; opinion piece on administration working hard to find funds for the Iranian students' tuition; editorial on mistakes in the previous issue; photo of river raft promoting a Skagit River float trip; ads and classified ads; poetry; information on the upcoming 1950s dance. Announcements include student government officer application deadlines; jazz concert by Mel Washington at the Coffeehouse. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Bush, Lorrine Carter, Cliff Clinton, George Coleman, Donna Cool, Michaeletta Deforrest, Mary Jo Gilbert, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Mike Hazelmyer, Marie Rice, Keith Richardson, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Bob Wassenaar, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - April 27, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 20 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the possibility of Iranian students at TCC being deported due to the difficulty of getting tuition money from home because of disruptions by the revolution; student approval of the new constitution and upcoming Board of Trustees final review; a bomb threat to Building 19; a student senate meeting with members at McNeil Island; library losses prior to the new security system; new International Student Organization (ISO) president Abdul Aziz; a TCC alternative school for high school drop-outs; a surplus goods sale; a visit by Rotary representatives to TCC to possibly establish a Rotaract Club; the new High School Enrichment Program; an upcoming slide show and lecture on Alaska mountain climbing by Eric Simonson; art student Sharon Reinke; the women's tennis team, including wins against Green River; the men's baseball team winning against Everett; track team membre Dean McQuiston; track and cross country coach Bob Fiorito; new track coach Terry Rice; golf team news, including wins and championship qualification; TCC joining the Denticare Plan for dental health care; Life Long Learning Institute courses. Also includes photo of baby ducks on campus; table of contents; opinion piece on the student constitution; ads and classified ads; review of the Pointer Sisters concert at the Paramount; photo of England Dan and John Ford Coley promoting their upcoming concert at the Temple Theatre; bowling standings; photo of tennis team members and recent match stats; a Ladies' Home Journal article on religious cults recruiting on college campuses. Announcements include a 1950s dance, which will be the first campus event with alcohol; a Saudi Arabian culture fair; musician Stewball performing at the next Coffeehouse; a Journey concert at the Seattle Center Arena; soccer tryouts; upcoming health services offerings and hours; lost and found items. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Bush, Lorrine Carter, Cliff Clinton, George Coleman, Donna Cool, Michaeletta Deforrest, Mary Jo Gilbert, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Mike Hazelmyer, Marie Rice, Keith Richardson, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Bob Wassenaar, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - April 20, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 19 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on defaulted student loans; TCC President Larry Stevens meeting with classified staff regarding employee dissatisfaction; radiologic technology student Mike Boyer winning first place for his exhibit at the Washington Society of Radiologic Technologists; TCC receiving a grant for a Hilltop area community revitalization program; TCC remodeling funding proposals going to the state legislature; President Stevens attending the University of Puget Sound Air Force ROTC dinner; the TCC Labor Film Festival; recruitment for a new Dean of Instructional Services; a library patron accidentally discharging his gun; an employment hearing by the Washington Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; the upcoming Spring Festival; an upcoming concert by singer-songwriter Judy Collins at the Seattle Center Arena; an exhibit of etchings by Jim Dine at the Tacoma Art Museum; a TCC ethnomusicology course and associated concert series on the roots of American country music with Rose Maddox, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Bryan Bowers, Baby Gramps, U. Utah Phillips; the Seattle Mariners baseball team; the men's baseball team games against Mt. Hood; a visit by high school basketball players who may come to TCC; the women's tennis team winning against Mt. Hood; golf coach Bob Dezell; the track team placing third in the Olympia Invitational; the golf team winning against Green River; the women's slowpitch softball team, including loss to Green River; an exhibit of high school student art in the library as part of the Irma Paine Scholarship Exhibit. Also includes a photo of organic fertilizer on campus; table of contents; opinion piece on the proposal for a four day class week; ads and classified ads; comics/illustrations; veterans attendance card deadline reminder; crossword puzzle; bowling standings. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna L. Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Don Brisbois, Lorrie Carter, Cliff Clinton, Donna Cool, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Jon Hibbs, Marie Rice, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - April 13, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 18 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on near completion of a transfer agreement with the University of Washington; new spring quarter telecourses; American Youth Hostels tours; the Medical Records Technician program open house; the "women's rap session" for students; golf team wins; the men's tennis team winning against Seattle Central; the women's tennis team winning against Clark; the track team placing sixth at the Everett Invitational Track Meet; the men's baseball team winning against Edmonds, losing to Ft. Steilacoom; the YWCA Women's Support Shelter; the Beard Report and military enlistees being denied college work by their commanders. Also includes photo of new book detection system installation in the library; table of contents; letter to the editor regarding testing the student constitution before ratifying it; opinion piece on the student government and the new constitution; comics and illustrations; ads and classified ads; word search puzzle; the new student constitution, with information on the upcoming approval election; review of the Bill Moeller performance as Mark Twain; review of the film Fastbreak; poetry; bowling standings; men's baseball schedule. Announcements include the upcoming tax deadline; visits by Central Washington University and Pacific Lutheran University representatives; graduation deadlines. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Donna L. Cool; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Annie Bailey; sports editor John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Don Brisbois, Lorrie Carter, Cliff Clinton, Donna Cool, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Jon Hibbs, Marie Rice, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - April 6, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 17 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on a TCC grade analysis report and discussion of grade inflation; the Bowl-a-Thon and scholarship pledges; a proposal for a four-day class schedule and faculty opinions; the student senate ratifying the new constitution, which students must now approve; available scholarships; inspections and repairs on the electrical issues in the Little Theatre; Academy Award nominees; cancellation of the spring play Shanandoah due to insufficient cast; literary magazine Trillium; the Child Care Center; tenure and its effects on the faculty; pool player Ivor Bransford doing an exhibition on campus; golf team performance; the women's slowpitch team hosting and losing a tournament; the beginning of men's baseball season; a games room pinball tournament. Also includes table of contents; editorial on the student government and new constitution; letters to the editor regarding the conflict between administration and employees, faith; ads; photo of bluegrass and country musicians Steve and Maureen, promoting the next Coffeehouse event; reviews of the films Norma Rae and The China Syndrome; photo of equipment leveling dirt on campus; ads and classified ads; bowling standings; a full-page section on the new student government constitution with a call for students to vote on it, including a clippable comment form. Announcements include a Black Student Union (BSU) design and fashion show; the reorganization of the Council of Concerned Students (CCS); men's basketball team losses to Centralia; upcoming intramural basketball. Staff credits: editor in chief Kelly Gordon; associate editor Annie Bailey; photography director Mary Jo Gilbert; entertainment editor Donna L. Cool; sports editors Marty Gordon, John Scholer; managing / copy editor Lorrie Carter; advertising manager Chris Stancich; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; reporters Annie Bailey, Don Brisbois, Lorrie Carter, Cliff Clinton, Donna Cool, Julie Gilstrap, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Jon Hibbs, Steve Mayhew, Marie Rice, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Ron Wilson; photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Chris Stancich, Donna Cool; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - March 9, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 16 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on unsafe electrical issues in the Little Theatre; the Board of Trustees agreeing to special meetings with faculty and classified staff regarding their relationship with President Larry Stevens; available scholarships; the jazz band being invited to a Northwest music festival at the University of Idaho; community forum "The Moral Dilemmas of Death"; study abroad student Way Ling Law; need for more submissions for literary magazine Trillium. Also includes table of contents; a photo of ducks on campus; editorials on Lorrie Carter leaving the editor in chief role, the Black Student Union (BSU) being excluded from planning the Alex Haley lecture; letter to the editor regarding the student government retreat; ads and classified ads; organizing classes taught by SHE (Sidetracked Home Executives); the Cooperative Education program; review of the film The Deer Hunter; photo promoting guitarist Mike Gulezian performing at the next Coffeehouse; "This Week" section of area cultural events; a photo essay on Richard Rhea's bronze casting class; bowling standings; the track team; new (and former, first) tennis team coach Harland Malyon; announcement of a baseball game cancellation; final exam schedule. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor G. Nordlund; sports editor Donna Cool; art editor Kip Taylor; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Neil Uhrich, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Marty Gordon, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Larry Leffall; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - March 2, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 15 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the Board of Trustees approving alcohol on campus for special events; the unlikelihood of passage of a tuition increase bill; new cafeteria furniture coming soon; TCC students working with Voluntary Income Tax Assistance; student government loan funds; an upcoming Athletic Department sponsored Bowl-A-Thon; Roots author Alex Haley; an unnamed class relating to world relations taught by Joe Candiotti at McChord Air Force Base; men's basketball team news, including loss to Edmonds, player Jim Olson; financial aid deadlines; the men's baseball team; women's tennis team tryouts; the resignation of tennis coach Jerry Mahan and low team turnout; the women's slowpitch team; upcoming concerts by the Music Department; the student lounge policy changes. Also includes table of contents; editorial on restrictions on college athletes transferring and continuing to participate in athletics; a photo from former Governor Dan Evans' visit to the Council of Representatives and Presidents (CORP) meeting on campus; ads and classified ads; announcement of spring quarter registration; a clippable ad for Challenge staff positions; "This Week" section on area cultural events; reviews of the films Halloween and Superman; photo of jazz-rock group Cozzetti Gemmill Band with information on their upcoming Coffeehouse performance; comics and illustrations; bowling standings; final exam schedule; a new "Suggestion Box" section. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor Brahma Nordlund; sports editor Donna Cool; art editor Kip Taylor; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Neil Uhrich, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Marty Gordon, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Larry Leffall; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - February 16, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 14 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the future directions of the college in light of declined enrollment and student interest in occupational programs; a new audiovisual system in the library; solar eclipse viewing safety; greater usage of the student lounge since policy changes; television course previews for faculty to make selections; the TCC Coffeehouse event with jazz music by Boden and Zenetto; the drama department production of Charley's Aunt; new Banking and Finance, Supervision and Management, Insurance programs program coordinator Edwin Dreger; the Child Care Center Resource Center; the women's basketball team loss to Centralia; the men's basketball team loss to Shoreline; the Athletic department sponsoring a Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser for the varsity program; Tacoma Police officer Lee Giles speaking to the journalism class. Also includes table of contents; editorials on the student government retreat, criticism of the Challenge; a series of printed responses by Temple Beth El Rabbi Richard Rosenthal to statements made by student Ali Hemaidi in a previous issue of the Challenge, primarily relating to Israel; comics and illustrations; letter to the editor responding to the previous issue's editorial on the cost of the student government retreat; review of the film Quintet; review of the Santana album "Inner Secrets"; poetry; "This Week" roundup of area cultural events; intramural bowling standings; Valentine messages. Announcements include available tickets for the lecture by Roots author Alex Haley; an International Students Organization (ISO) banquet and scholarship benefit; available timber from Ft. Lewis; the Challenge not being published the following week. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor Brahma Nordlund; sports editor Donna Cool; art editor Kip Taylor; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Neil Uhrich, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Marty Gordon, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Larry Leffall; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - February 9, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 13 and is eight pages. Please note that there are two copies of this issue included due to pro-Iranian Revolution annotations on one version. This issue contains stories on faculty and classified staff writing statements of dissatisfaction with President Dr. Larry Stevens; reduced parking enforcement due to lack of security staffing; the student senate voting to form a committee to help Iranian TCC students; upcoming mini courses on solar eclipses, Chinese-American relations, and American cults; new student secretary Patty Griffin and vice president George Freeman; summer jobs; student and dancer Charle'n Castle; band Washington Delicious and their recent concert in the cafeteria; "The Shakespeare Plays" telecourse by TCC and area TV stations; a traveling indigenous art exhibit in the student lounge; a Miller Brewing Company complaint against Anheuser-Busch regarding claims of being "natural"; track team performance at an Eastern Washington meet; a new course in conversational Chinese. Also includes table of contents; editorial on the student senate retreat; letter to the editor regarding a previous issue's article on parking tickets; ads and classified ads; photo from the high school solo and ensemble music contest; comics, including one promoting the upcoming muscular dystrophy benefit dance marathon; "This Week" round up of film, music, and other cultural events in the area; a photo promoting the drama production of Charley's Aunt; intramural bowling standings; Valentine messages. Announcements include Los Unidos events to celebrate Cultural Awareness Month; sale of buildings and materials salvage at Fort Lewis; screenings of the Labor Department films The Apprentice and The Sky is the Limit; a visit by an Oregon State University representative. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor Greg Nordlund; sports editor Donna Cool; art editor Kip Taylor; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Neil Uhrich, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Marty Gordon, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Larry Leffall; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College. Second copy features annotations by an unidentified person on the article relating to the student senate forming a committee to assist Iranian TCC students on page 1 and 8. On page 1, a quote from a student senator, "This is not a political issue," is underlined with the handwritten text, "C.I.A" and "That's not true". On page 8, the entire remainder of the article is crossed out. Across the top of the article is handwritten, "We Kicked The Shah out, U.S [Imperialism] will be Next". Alongside is written "The most important task of [Iranians] who care about the [revolution?] is leave the school and stand up with millions of their people!" Alongside a section of the article that talks about students bringing back memories of their days at TCC is handwritten "We will memory [sic] what the U.S advisor and CIA agents within hand of [SAVAK] have done! And the U.S fascist police against Iranian progressive students in actions against the world well known fascist puppet Shah!"

The Collegiate Challenge - February 2, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 12 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the termination of Dean of Instruction Dr. Robert Rhule; replacement of vehicles in the motor pool; TCC President Dr. Larry Stevens applying for the Pima College (Arizona) presidency; the Council of Representatives and Presidents (CORP) lobbying priorities, including against tuition increases; student Debbie Romaine; an upcoming student government retreat; a McNeil Island writing contest; Obi-Black Students Union news, including the resignation of Willie Jones as president and upcoming events; changes to a student lounge's policies; Board of Trustees chair Ellen Pinto being elected president of the State Trustee's Association for Community Colleges; the men's basketball team losing to Bellevue; the women's basketball team losing to Mt. Hood; an issue with Veterans Administration paperwork causing major issues for veteran TCC students. Also includes table of contents; comics; editorials on parking enforcement hours, confusing lane labeling at a campus entrance/exit, students leaving cafeteria messes; ads and classified ads; photo from a concert by Washington Delicious in the cafeteria; February events, including club events relating to Cultural Awareness Month; a roundup of music, film, theater, and other cultural events in the area; a review of the film Movie, Movie; the upcoming jazz concert by Boden and Zanetto at the TCC Coffeehouse; a photo of a campus walking path being incorrectly used by cars; an interview with former undersheriff Wayne Hinkleman regarding the Janovich case; a photo of the track interior seeded for a soccer field; intramural bowling standings; factoids; a photo of a copy machine with a brief caption regarding unauthorized copy code use. Announcements include former Governor Dan Evans speaking at the CORP meeting; a performance and workshop by actress Mary Krause; space for Valentine messages in the Challenge; upcoming intramural games; TCC hosting the Solo and Ensemble Contest for high school musicians. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor Greg Nordlund; sports editor Donna Cool; art editor Kip Taylor; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Neil Uhrich, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Marty Gordon, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Larry Leffall; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; senior staffwriter Neil Uhrich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - January 26, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 11 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on a Board of Trustees special meeting, including approval of a student activity fees increase; the selection of replacement student government representatives; disabled parking spot violations; cancellation of the TCC Saturday Night Live event; the bookstore; former TCC Dean of Instructor Dr. John Terrey being appointed Washington State Board for Community College Education Executive Director; minor league baseball team the Tacoma Tugs moving into Cheney Stadium; the men's basketball team losses to Ft. Steilacoom and Green River; the golf team; Vets Club news, including their sports teams; an upcoming total solar eclipse and student and amateur astronomer Martin Howell's planned viewing trip; the Pierce County measles epidemic and vaccine guidelines. Also includes photo promoting the Medical Records Technician program's receipt of a major grant; the second part of an interview with Pierce County Sheriff George Janovich; table of contents; editorials on the insufficient space in Building 2A, the incorrect claim of an exclusive interview in the previous issue and other corrections; comics; Tacoma dentist Dr. Larry Jeggerness speaking on national health insurance; ads and classified ads; photo of the concert by the Mulfeld Trio of Washington State University; reviews of the films The Bermuda Triangle and Moment by Moment; photo promoting the upcoming lecture by Roots author Alex Haley at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse; poetry; photo essay on oceanography students visiting the Peninsula High Schools' marine lab; photo of young children from a gifted students program visit to TCC's computer lab. Announcements include TCC student membership in the Tacoma Zoological Society; the TCC account at the Pierce County Blood Bank; performance and workshop by actress Mary Kraus. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor Greg Nordlund; sports editor Donna Cool; art editor Kip Taylor; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Neil Uhrich, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Marty Gordon, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Larry Leffall; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; senior staffwriter Neil Uhrich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - January 19, 1979

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 10 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the selection of College Council members; counselor support of Iranian students; College Council meeting news, including discussion of the Quiet Lounge usage; counselor Dick Patterson receiving honors and an award from the Student Koalition of Indian Natives (SKIN); a "Women Starting in Business" workshop; an upcoming concert by the Mulfeld Trio; the first coffeehouse event; an upcoming performance by flamenco guitarist Ronald Radford; the drama department production of Charley's Aunt; a communications seminar hosted on campus; men's basketball team losses to Shoreline and Seattle; women's basketball team losses to McChord and Highline; golf team planning; Saudi Arabian student Ali Hemaidi and his perspectives on cultural differences. Also includes an exclusive interview with Pierce County Sheriff George Janovich, who was indicted for racketeering; table of contents; editorial on conflict over the use of the Quiet Lounge; letter to the editor encouraging participation in the literary magazine Trillium; art and poetry; crossword puzzle; comics; a photo essay of ice on campus during the recent snow; intramural bowling standings; factoids; ads. Announcements include an International Students Organization (ISO) meeting; a call for Obi-Black Students Union members; a call for leaders for a new Pacific Peaks Girl Scout Council program; a TCC and University of Washington Jazz Ensembles concert; the Challenge winning an Washington State Employment Security Department public service award. Staff credits: editor in chief Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts/entertainment editor Kip Taylor; sports editor and copy editor Donna Cool; advertising manager and layout editor Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; reporters Annie Bailey, Jeff Barabin, Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Donna Cool, Kelly Gordon, Patty Griffin, Greg Nordlund, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, John Scholer, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Bob Walls, Denise Williams, Learry Leffal, Marty Gordon; photographers Mike Hazelmyer, Mary Jo Gilbert, Chris Stancich; senior staffwriter Neil Uhrich; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - December 8, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 8 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the resignation of student president Ted Fick; an academic and service awards banquet; a campus visit by Pierce County high school students; planning for a two-year honors program; student club funding allotments; the Ezra Meeker Mansion in Puyallup; Board of Trustees meeting news, including consideration of a proposal to change the campus alcoholic beverage policy; the Career Information Center; the concert choir fall concert; the men's basketball team loss to Clark; the beginning of women's basketball season; an upcoming Peninsula Youth Program Turkey Trot race; Council of Representatives and Presidents (CORP) meeting news, including opposition to tuition increases. Also includes table of contents; editorial on a library entrance door; "Personal Astrology" column; ads and classified ads; review of the Tower of Power concert; photos and poem promoting Christmas at the Meeker Mansion; a photo of geology instructor Dr. J. Stewart Lowther on a Puyallup Valley field trip; intramural bowling standings; a group photo and holiday wishes from the fall quarter Challenge staff; final exam schedule; comics. Announcements include a call for student vice president applications; a Special Services Office employment workshop; students graduating in December; the new part time campus nurse; the bookstore accepting credit cards; a student ID picture day; Allied Health Programs application deadlines. Staff credits: staff writers Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Ronnie L. Clark, Donna Cool, Bette Douglas, John Garrett; MaryJo Gilbert, Kelly Gordon, Sandy Haire, Janet Kays, Lydia Miller, Luciann Gill Nadeau, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Robert Walls; photo staff MaryJo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Hector Zamora, Chris Stancich, Robert Walls; editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts editor Kip Taylor; sports editors Neil Uhrich, Hector Zamora; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; copy editor Donna Cool; ad manager Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - December 1, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 7 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on student president Ted Fick promoting the new TCC student government model to other colleges in the summer; a TCC version of Saturday Night Live; the ski program; administrators winning the Los Unidos turkey raffle; the library typewriters; the range in the TCC student body, including profiles on different students; the upcoming first annual Snowflake Festival; the San Juan Baroque Quartet concert; a new exchange program with China; the new TCC coffeehouse and upcoming performance by One Man Johnson; the International Student Organization (ISO); the men's basketball team losing to the University of Puget Sound; the end of the women's volleyball season; the Veterans Club football team losing to Fort Steilacoom. Also includes table of contents; editorial on students leaving messes in the cafeteria; "Point Counter Point" column presenting yes and no arguments on mandatory student activity fees; announcement of open Challenge positions; ads and classified ads; letters to the editor about instructors supporting all students, responding to a previous letter regarding the Socialist Workers Party tabling on campus; comics; photos from the faculty art exhibit in the library; a coffeehouse name suggestion form; final exam schedule; intramural bowling standings; photos of snow on campus. Staff credits: staff writers Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Ronnie L. Clark, Donna Cool, Bette Douglas, John Garrett; MaryJo Gilbert, Kelly Gordon, Sandy Haire, Janet Kays, Lydia Miller, Luciann Gill Nadeau, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Robert Walls; photo staff MaryJo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Hector Zamora, Chris Stancich, Robert Walls; editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts editor Kip Taylor; sports editors Neil Uhrich, Hector Zamora; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; copy editor Donna Cool; ad manager Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - November 17, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 6 and is twelve pages. This issue contains stories on the difficulty of part-time faculty earning a living; a theft from the games lounge; development of a student recruiting and retention program; the effects of declining enrollment; flier posting policy; the departure of secretary to the president Wanda Coates; a proposal to use some of the student activities fees for emergency student loans; plans for a campus arboretum; an enamel work exhibit by art instructor Paul Michaels at the White Whale Gallery; the women's volleyball team winning against Pacific Lutheran University (PLU); men's basketball team training; a Tacoma business panel speaking on writing and job success; a faculty art exhibition in the library; the pharmacy, museum, and post office at Dean Drugs of Tacoma. Also includes table of contents; editorial on Challenge coverage; "Personal Astrology" column; letters to the editor responding to a previous issue's editorial on student apathy, calling for a dedicated Challenge section for minority students, describing destruction of Socialist Workers literature at a tabling event, responding to parking complaints; ads and classified ads; comics; an interview with actor Anthony Hopkins; reviews of the drama production Lillies of the Field, the film Magic, and the concert by Jose Feliciano; intramural bowling standings; a photo showing carpet replacements; quotations. Announcements include a senate motion allowing clubs to keep their activities revenue; the Challenge not being published the following week; TCC jazz band concerts; an Obi/Black Students Union membership drive; registration appointments; a visit by the PLU Transfer Coordinator; I. Ahmad speaking on "Peace Prospect in the Middle East"; women's softball tryouts; Los Unidos Thanksgiving turkey raffle; a "Men's and Women's Day" event. Staff credits: staff writers Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Ronnie L. Clark, Donna Cool, Bette Douglas, John Garrett; MaryJo Gilbert, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Sandy Haire, Janet Kays, Lydia Miller, Luciann Gill Nadeau, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, Marie Rice, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Robert Walls; photo staff MaryJo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Hector Zamora, Chris Stancich, Robert Walls; editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts editor Kip Taylor; sports editors Neil Uhrich, Hector Zamora; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; copy editor Donna Cool; ad manager Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - November 3, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 5 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the drama production of Lilies of the Field; the new Co-op Education program; update on the United Way Drive; a change in University of Washington admissions policy; Pierce County Assessor Ken Johnston; the upcoming Jose Feliciano concert at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse; calculator technology; wallets causing back pain; submissions for literary magazine Trillium; student senate news, including the new structure; a poll on school discipline; track team member Bob Walls; returning members of the men's basketball team; women's volleyball team news; the 10th annual Auto-Rama show at the Seattle Coliseum. Also includes table of contents; Halloween photos; editorial on lack of student engagement in activities; "Personal Astrology" column; ads and classified ads; book review of Lucifer's Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle; comics; crossword puzzle; factoids; intramural bowling standings; men's basketball schedule. Announcements include on-site interviews for United Parcel Service (UPS) jobs for students; availability of engineering scholarships; Tacoma Zoological Society fundraising, newsletter content requests, meeting information; bookstore closure dates; the Challenge not being published on Veteran's Day; a correction to a previous issue's story; a veteran employment seminar. Staff credits: staff writers Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Ronnie L. Clark, Donna Cool, Bette Douglas, John Garrett; MaryJo Gilbert, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Sandy Haire, Janet Kays, Lydia Miller, Luciann Gill Nadeau, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, Marie Rice, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Robert Walls; photo staff MaryJo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Tom McBride, Chris Stancich, Robert Walls, Hector Zamora; editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts editor Kip Taylor; sports editors Neil Uhrich, Hector Zamora; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; copy editor Donna Cool; ad manager Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - October 27, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 4 and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the new student government, including selection of senate president Ray Stilwell; need for volunteer tutors at the tutorial center due to budget issues; Tacoma field trips organized by the Resource and Referral Center; the Peer Counseling Program; student president Ted Fick; development of a new gerontology program; the games lounge and weekly tournaments; the new cafeteria jukebox; the Flamenco concert by Ron Radford; an upcoming concert by fiddle and guitar player Stewball; the women's volleyball team losing to Highline; the new men's basketball team roster; the men's soccer team win against Everett; nomination of Associate Dean for Continuing Education and Community Services Tanya Brunke for election to the YWCA National Board. Also includes table of contents; editorial on the community college criticism "a high school with ashtrays"; "Personal Astrology" column; ads and classified ads; photo essay of sculpture work by art instructor Richard Rhea; review of the play American Buffalo; comics; intramural bowling standings; syndicated column on energy costs; a movie trivia quiz. Announcements include the resignation of student secretary Kathy Smith; results of a radiology technologist seminar; brown bag lunch forums with state legislature candidates; Health Professions Scholarships for Indian Students deadlines; visits from University of Washington School of Pharmacy representatives; a Tacoma Zoological Society meeting at the Point Defiance Aquarium. Staff credits: staff writers Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Ronnie L. Clark, Donna Cool, Bette Douglas, John Garrett; MaryJo Gilbert, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Sandy Haire, Janet Kays, Lydia Miller, Luciann Gill Nadeau, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, Chris Stancich, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Robert Walls; photo staff MaryJo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Tom McBride, Chris Stancich, Robert Walls; editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts editor Kip Taylor; sports editors Neil Uhrich, Hector Zamora; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; copy editor Donna Cool; ad manager Chris Stancich; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College.

The Collegiate Challenge - October 20, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 3 and is eight pages. Content notice: This issue contains use of outdated language relating to disability on page 1 and 6. This issue contains stories on the appointment of Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement Project Dr. Ronald Magden and counselor Joseph Kosai to the Urban Policy Commission; the Board of Trustees acceptance of the new TCC master plan for review; delays to the downtown center; internships at Maple Lane School; former student president Joanne Nester interning at McNeil Island as an academic peer counselor; an upcoming recital by baritone Roald Reitan; new cafeteria manager Jesus Villahermosa; issues for disabled students on campus; a course on rollercoasters at Bowling Green State University; the Scandinavian Seminar study abroad program; dieting and exercise; cross country team news, including recent meets, injuries; men's soccer team losses; the upcoming Seattle Supersonics professional basketball season; women's volleyball team losses; the beginning of intramural bowling; an upcoming veterans administrators conference. Also includes table of contents; editorial on the career information center; "Personal Astrology" section; correction to the previous issue's editorial; ads and classified ads; photo of security officer Lee Schidlap; the United Way fund drive and faculty participants; syndicated music columns on novelty vinyl records printed with images, live concert albums; crossword puzzle and answer key; comics; quotations; photos from a demonstration by Iranian students. Announcements include student ID card availability; a new juke box in the cafeteria; an upcoming visit by Pacific Lutheran University transfer coordinator; security and parking permit information. Staff credits: Published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College; editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; entertainment editor Kip Taylor; sports editors Neil Uhrich, Hector Zamora; photo director MaryJo Gilbert; ad manager Chris Stancich; copy editor Donna Cool; faculty advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; staff writers Lorrie Carter, Paul Carter, Ronnie L. Clark, Donna Cool, Bette Douglas, John Garrett; MaryJo Gilbert, Kelly Gordon, Marty Gordon, Sandy Haire, Janet Kays, Lydia Miller, Luciann Gill Nadeau, Ed Peterson, Peggy Punchak, Kip Taylor, Neil Uhrich, Robert Walls; photo staff MaryJo Gilbert, Mike Hazelmyer, Tom McBride, Robert Walls.

The Collegiate Challenge - October 6, 1978

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume 15, number 2 (it is possible this is actually number 1) and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on art instructor Donald Tracey; the upcoming selection of student president via the newly established advisory board appointment system; TCC student and Miss American Pageant contestant Laurie Nelson; the Tutankhamun exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum; a Student Programs sponsored disco; new men's basketball head coach Dennis Stray; women's volleyball team losses; the cross country team placing third in a division event; an upcoming library remodel. Also includes table of contents; editorial on editorials; new "Personal Astrology" section; ads and classified ads; interview with actor Howard Duff on his new film A Wedding; comics. Announcements include graduation application deadlines; an art exhibit at the Blue Heron Gallery featuring art instructor Richard Rhea. Staff credits: Editor Lorrine Carter; associate editor Kelly Gordon; arts and entertainment editor Kip Taylor; photo director Mary Jo Gilbert; advisor Ila Zbaraschuk; advertising manager Christopher Fred Stancich; sports editor Neil Uhrich; staff reporters Marie Rice, Kelly Gordon, Mary Jo Gilbert, Bette Douglas, Lydia Miller, Ed Peterson, Donna Cool, Peggy Runchak, Lorrie Carter, Neil Uhrich, Janet Kays, Sandy Haire, Ronnie L. Clark, Barry Grubb, Robert Walls, Micki Nadeau, Paul Carter, Marty Gordon; staff photographers Mary Jo Gilbert, Bob Walls, Ed Peterson, Micki Nadeau, Mike Hazelmyer, Tom McBride.

Letter from Harold Snodgrass to Pearl Wanamaker, November 15, 1967

A letter from Tacoma Public Schools Director of Publications Harold R. Snodgrass to Pearl Wanamaker, belatedly enclosing photographs from the dedication ceremony for the Tacoma Community College, Pearl A. Wanamaker Library and Instructional Resource Center (which happened on December 7, 1966), dated November 15, 1967.

The Collegiate Challenge - April 11, 1969

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume IV, number 16 (actually the 17th issue of the academic year) and is eight pages. This issue contains stories on the cooperative work by Pierce County libraries to build a Black bibliography, led by TCC librarian Richard Aiken and cover illustrated by art instructor Frank Dippolito; an upcoming dance with music by the Fragile Lime on Bainbridge Island with the Virginia V steamship providing transportation; resignation of Board of Trustees Chairman Frank Cooper; upcoming commencement exercises; planned "community service" courses (no tests, grades, credits); community colleges news; perspectives on sensitivity training; a proposal by Civic Improvement Alliance Chairman Karl J. Beaty to form a Students for Decency chapter in Tacoma; TCC bookstore issues; conflict over sensitivity training at the Tacoma City Council's meetings; the first "uninhibited rock concert" in Tacoma of Juggernaut, Peace, Sweet Rolle, Muf; relaxing at the Point; the death of of student David J. Lassoie; track team news, including plans to host the first home meet in TCC history; the tennis team; an upcoming Sports Car Club rally; the golf team; memories of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's visit to McChord Air Force Base in 1958; Student Activities Coordinator Paula Eisenman attending the Conference of the Association of College Unions International; the effect of state budget cuts on Black studies; the upcoming State Community College Forensics Tournament; upcoming student government primary elections. Also includes announcements of the resignation of Student Body President Bill Kageler, a karate demonstration, an upcoming Associated Women Students fashion show, a proposed Communications Club; proposed new student Constitution text; letters to the editor regarding library noise, commencement attendance requirements; an open letter to Governor Daniel Evans regarding appointing a Black citizen to the vacated Board of Trustees chairmanship; activities calendar; an ad from the Church of the Humanitarian God offering application to the ministry of their church to support conscientious objection; a thank you from a faculty secretary to an anonymous student who found and returned a check of hers.

The Collegiate Challenge - December 6, 1968

Student newspaper of the Tacoma Community College. This issue is numbered volume IV, number 9 and is eight pages. Content notice: This issue contains use of the N word on page 3 and page 7. This issue contains stories on a presentation by San Francisco State College sociologist Dr. Joel Fort about drugs; student Terri Bale being named Miss Tacoma; a lawsuit by editor Carl Zook against Ordinance 18669; a planned Christmas Ball; Friends of the TCC Library Board approval of funding for the purchase of Afro-American studies books; availability of on-campus jobs; winter registration; resignation of sophomore class president Charles Canada; Titan men's basketball, including photos and profiles of the team members; formation of new groups the Student Rights Committee and the Basic Encounter Group; 21 Club events; the Aero Phenomena Investigation No. 2 club and UFOs; intermural sports; an upcoming concert by the Moody Blues; Veteran's Administration counseling; a pamphlet using racial language to criticize students who obey rather than challenge authority; a presentation by Dr. Arthur Pearl on student representation in college governance; the Shelter Half coffeehouse. Also includes letters to the editor on student withdrawal policy, responding to the "Awareness" column, commending the Challenge's coverage; editorial on the Interracial Soul Search sponsored by the Obi Society; an interview with a member of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS); announcements of a Christmas party for children from Remann Hall; "Awareness" column on hate mail; music reviews; TCC dance policy. Staff credits: published by the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College; editor-in-chief Carl Zook; managing editor Don Swanson; business manager Nils Olson; Art & Literary Supplement editor Jerry Gollinger; sports editor Keith Hunter; copy editor Hallis Morgan; feature editor Kathy Greenlaw; photography Bob Cummings, Cheryl Doten, Phillip Appling, Philmore Appling, Richard Frank; reporters Terri Bale, Mike Bonito, Dave Brown, Kathy Doheny, Tina Offman, Frederick Lowe, Terry Rice, Dennis Howes, John McCarthy, Thomas Ries, Greg Smith, Scott Stephen, Grant Fjermedal, Loman West; circulation Jennie Williams; artist Carol Glueck; advisor Dale Wirsing; secretary Pat Loth.