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Please choose from one of the below for more details:
1. Commuter of the year, one of Shoreline's own
2. Students named to All-USA Academic Team
3. Students learn Islam 101

Commuter of the year, one of Shoreline's own     TOP

      Shoreline instructor Linda Harkness was recently named commuter of the year for Snohomish County.
      The 56-year-old biker has traveled the eight mile, 45 minute commute to the Kenmore branch of Shoreline Community College every morning for the past 14 years. Finally, the enduring feat has earned her recognition and even a little local fame.
      "I was really amazed I won," Harkness said. "It's such a normal thing for me to do."
      Prior to her new title, Harkness' image was displayed on busses as an encouragement to fellow commuters to find alternative commuting possibilities. With her new fame, however, advertisements will now additionally be displayed on billboards and in movie theaters.
      "Now I will have to live up to my title," Harkness said. "I'll feel guilty if I drive a car again."
      Harkness was selected from three nominations: a bus rider, a car-pooler and herself. But the honor came as a surprise to Harkness, who had never won the award before.
Students named to All-USA Academic Team     TOP

      Shoreline Community College students Tina Cich and Leslie Hubertus will be recognized with other exemplary community and technical college students at the 2002 All-Washington Academic Team reception during a ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College on March 7. Cich and Hubertus were nominated by faculty members, administrators and community members for their leadership skills, their academic accomplishments and their commitment to helping fellow students achieve their goals.
      Cich, a widowed mother of two, one of whom is bi-polar, has overcome many challenges in her life. After the death of her husband she enrolled at Shoreline and immediately immersed herself in student activities, volunteering as a Student Government Senator and volunteering on several college governance committees. She became a member of the Rotoract and Model Arab League clubs and later became Treasurer of the Rainbow Club and Secretary of the Board of Publications. The 32-year old was elected the Greater Northwest Regional President of Phi Theta Kappa last April and is currently SBA Vice President. Cich plans to earn a law degree.
      Leslie Hubertus, 19, homeschooled most of her life, enrolled at Shoreline as a full-time student when she was 15, and became SBA President by the age of 16. She immediately immersed herself in college activities, serving on several committees, co-founding the Swing Dance Club (she gives free dance lessons) and excelling on the college archery team. She was named Student Athlete of the Year in archery in 2001. Hubertus was Vice President of the International Club during her first year on campus.
      In 1999 she joined the college's Shoreline Singers and the Chamber Chorale, and before long she was singing solos at public events. Last year she raised nearly $20,000 on campus for the college's performance at Carnegie Hall. Hubertus continues to tutor math, english and music as a volunteer. She was awarded an Academic Leadership Award in 2000. She earned an associate degree with honors, graduating Phi Theta Kappa last year and is currently completing a transfer degree in Vocal Performance. She plans to be a music educator.
      Each year community college students from 33 states are nominated for the All-USA Academic Team for Community Colleges competition. The annual competition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges and USA TODAY.
      The program recognizes scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of community college students. Independent judges review the applications and select 20-member first, second and third teams. First Team members will each receive a $2,500 cash stipend and all team members will be featured in USA TODAY on April 22, 2002.
      Students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Team. The All-Washington Academic Team is the state program of the All-USA Academic Team for Community, Technical and Junior Colleges.
      Washington states All-Washington Academic Team members are recognized at a special ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Olympia in March each year. They are usually recognized by the governor and meet with key legislators and higher education leaders. The ceremony will be held at South Puget Sound Community College this year, however, due to damage to the Rotunda Building caused by last year's earthquake.
      Academic Team nominees also have the opportunity to apply for the Phi Theta Kappa Washington, D.C. Internship Program, with positions available at the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, Association of Community College Trustees, American Association of Community Colleges, and Phi Beta Kappa.
Students learn Islam 101     TOP

      Faseo Sheik lectured on the Islamic religion in front of a crowd of 40 people on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The racially mixed audience listened to Sheik as he answered 18 frequently asked question on Islam.
      Sheik was careful to explain that Islam does not promote violence and terrorism. Instead, it is a religion of peace and submission which stresses the sanctity of human life, he said.
      When asked what Muslims thought of capitalism and communism, Sheik responded that Muslims are required to give to charity at least 2.5 percent of their income and should not neglect their needy neighbor. "God will ask us why we did not help our neighbor," he said.
      He continued to explain to those present that Jihad is accurately translated to "striving in the cause of God." Sheik insisted that "When you make Jihad, it must be for the purpose of applying the will of God."
      The highest form of Jihad, he said, is to stand up to the tyrant and speak the truth.
      In order for a military Jihad to be declared, Sheik said, there has to be a consensus of opinion from the head of state. "You can't just go out and shoot someone or use terrorism just because you have a different opinion," he said.
      Sheik also touched on the practices of the Muslim religion, including the practice of a one-month fast during Ramadan. "Muslims are rewarded for their fasting," he said.
      Those who cannot physically fast are required to make it up by giving charity or some other form of goodwill, Sheik said.
      The subject of the death penalty was also discussed. Sheik argued that the Muslim religion advocates the eye-for-an-eye form of justice under a just system.
      "If someone kills your brother, you have the right to take his life," Sheik said.

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.	Please choose from one of the below for more details: 1. Commuter of the year, one of Shoreline's own 2. Students named to All-USA Academic Team 3. Students learn Islam 101 Commuter of the year, one of Shoreline's own TOP Shoreline instructor Linda Harkness was recently named commuter of the year for Snohomish County. The 56-year-old biker has traveled the eight mile, 45 minute commute to the Kenmore branch of Shoreline Community College every morning for the past 14 years. Finally, the enduring feat has earned her recognition and even a little local fame. "I was really amazed I won," Harkness said. "It's such a normal thing for me to do." Prior to her new title, Harkness' image was displayed on busses as an encouragement to fellow commuters to find alternative commuting possibilities. With her new fame, however, advertisements will now additionally be displayed on billboards and in movie theaters. "Now I will have to live up to my title," Harkness said. "I'll feel guilty if I drive a car again." Harkness was selected from three nominations: a bus rider, a car-pooler and herself. But the honor came as a surprise to Harkness, who had never won the award before. Students named to All-USA Academic Team TOP Shoreline Community College students Tina Cich and Leslie Hubertus will be recognized with other exemplary community and technical college students at the 2002 All-Washington Academic Team reception during a ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College on March 7. Cich and Hubertus were nominated by faculty members, administrators and community members for their leadership skills, their academic accomplishments and their commitment to helping fellow students achieve their goals. Cich, a widowed mother of two, one of whom is bi-polar, has overcome many challenges in her life. After the death of her husband she enrolled at Shoreline and immediately immersed herself in student activities, volunteering as a Student Government Senator and volunteering on several college governance committees. She became a member of the Rotoract and Model Arab League clubs and later became Treasurer of the Rainbow Club and Secretary of the Board of Publications. The 32-year old was elected the Greater Northwest Regional President of Phi Theta Kappa last April and is currently SBA Vice President. Cich plans to earn a law degree. Leslie Hubertus, 19, homeschooled most of her life, enrolled at Shoreline as a full-time student when she was 15, and became SBA President by the age of 16. She immediately immersed herself in college activities, serving on several committees, co-founding the Swing Dance Club (she gives free dance lessons) and excelling on the college archery team. She was named Student Athlete of the Year in archery in 2001. Hubertus was Vice President of the International Club during her first year on campus. In 1999 she joined the college's Shoreline Singers and the Chamber Chorale, and before long she was singing solos at public events. Last year she raised nearly $20,000 on campus for the college's performance at Carnegie Hall. Hubertus continues to tutor math, english and music as a volunteer. She was awarded an Academic Leadership Award in 2000. She earned an associate degree with honors, graduating Phi Theta Kappa last year and is currently completing a transfer degree in Vocal Performance. She plans to be a music educator. Each year community college students from 33 states are nominated for the All-USA Academic Team for Community Colleges competition. The annual competition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges and USA TODAY. The program recognizes scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of community college students. Independent judges review the applications and select 20-member first, second and third teams. First Team members will each receive a $2,500 cash stipend and all team members will be featured in USA TODAY on April 22, 2002. Students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Team. The All-Washington Academic Team is the state program of the All-USA Academic Team for Community, Technical and Junior Colleges. Washington states All-Washington Academic Team members are recognized at a special ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Olympia in March each year. They are usually recognized by the governor and meet with key legislators and higher education leaders. The ceremony will be held at South Puget Sound Community College this year, however, due to damage to the Rotunda Building caused by last year's earthquake. Academic Team nominees also have the opportunity to apply for the Phi Theta Kappa Washington, D.C. Internship Program, with positions available at the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, Association of Community College Trustees, American Association of Community Colleges, and Phi Beta Kappa. Students learn Islam 101 TOP Faseo Sheik lectured on the Islamic religion in front of a crowd of 40 people on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The racially mixed audience listened to Sheik as he answered 18 frequently asked question on Islam. Sheik was careful to explain that Islam does not promote violence and terrorism. Instead, it is a religion of peace and submission which stresses the sanctity of human life, he said. When asked what Muslims thought of capitalism and communism, Sheik responded that Muslims are required to give to charity at least 2.5 percent of their income and should not neglect their needy neighbor. "God will ask us why we did not help our neighbor," he said. He continued to explain to those present that Jihad is accurately translated to "striving in the cause of God." Sheik insisted that "When you make Jihad, it must be for the purpose of applying the will of God." The highest form of Jihad, he said, is to stand up to the tyrant and speak the truth. In order for a military Jihad to be declared, Sheik said, there has to be a consensus of opinion from the head of state. "You can't just go out and shoot someone or use terrorism just because you have a different opinion," he said. Sheik also touched on the practices of the Muslim religion, including the practice of a one-month fast during Ramadan. "Muslims are rewarded for their fasting," he said. Those who cannot physically fast are required to make it up by giving charity or some other form of goodwill, Sheik said. The subject of the death penalty was also discussed. Sheik argued that the Muslim religion advocates the eye-for-an-eye form of justice under a just system. "If someone kills your brother, you have the right to take his life," Sheik said.	.
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