March 1998

Dimension & Perspective

    Alienated Are Aliens cluttering society with images of themselves to desensitize humankind? Derek Reiber seeks answers from the experts.

    Up on the Hilltop The Hilltop in Tacoma is no place to spend an evening. Kristin D. Tomlinson faced her fears and took a ride in this high-crime area.

Portrait

    Parable from the Pulpit Peacefulness is not out of reach. Steven Uhles listens to a human rights advocate tell her side of the events in Sandpoint Idaho.

Rec

    Enzymatic Artisan Brewing beer is an art, a science, and it even relates to Philosophy. Josh Godfrey tips a glass with Orchard Street's Master Brewer.

Exposition

    Humdinger House Artistic expression need not be marketable, especially at the Humdinger House. Tina Potterf finds a place where musicians make themselves at home.

    Bigger is Better? Corporate culture has spread its tentacles to Bellingham. Al Bentley spends a day examining its influence on the community.

Ways & Means

    Cryptic Confessions It's the newest form of white collar crime. Damien Joldersma chats with a member of the software pilfering underworld.

Buffet

    Search Light They are the the last hope, wakened at all hours to find the lost and injured. Christine Root finds out what motivates them.