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More cuts create budget canyon Lydia Emily Bashaw Editor in Chief

With the budget balancing on a knife’s edge, the college is forced to strike a delicate harmony between its mission to students, and how to solve the institution’s financial woes. The college is facing an $11.3 million shortfall for the 2009-2011 school years due to shortfalls on the state level. During fall term, Clackamas lost $416,000, which had already been budgeted for. The school is anticipating another $1.6 million shortfall in the coming months, and is racing against time to close the ever-widening gap. The deficit is caused by a decrease in funding from the state. With the state economy in a recession, and unemployment rising, the Oregon government was asked to make statewide cuts in services. This change equaled out to a vast amount of funding being reduced at the community college level. More than 45 percent of revenue into the College’s general fund comes from state appropriations, with another 32 percent from local property taxes. “The problem is the economy is rapidly slowing as a recession,” said Vice President of College Services Courtney Wilton, “and our budget is really tied to the state’s budget and the state’s budget

Tuition increasing . . . again Ly di a Em i l y B a s h a w Editor in Chief

Clackamas students are being asked to help fill the potential hole in the college’s budget, by an emergency $5 per credit tuition increase for spring term. The motion was unanimously approved last Wednesday at the Board of Education meeting. The decision came shortly after news that the Oregon Legislature would ask for funding on the community college level to be reduced again this year. Clackamas could face another $1.6 million shortfall when the state makes its announcement this Friday. The college has already lost $416,000 to the budget deficits, at the state level earlier this year. “The tuition increase is substantial,” said Carlotta Collette, Board of Education member, “and it will affect students but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.” Please see tuition, Page 2

is tied to the economy.” The college’s two-year budget is around $88 million and with the $11.3 million dollar loss, this would equal an

approximate 13 percent decrease in financial support. In order to deal with the issue, the college has asked staff and students to brainstorm and sacrifice. The current year shortfall The college administration was notified in December that the Oregon budget forecast was dismal. To compensate for the losses, the college instituted across the board cuts that affected Clackamas’ state allocations. The news was that the college had lost $416,000 in funding from the state. The college had counted on that money to cover expenditures. In President Joanne Truesdell’s January budget message sent to faculty via e-mail, she set out the plan for the months to come. “CCC is going through an inclusive and transparent process to identify cost-saving and revenue-generating tactics,” wrote Truesdell. “Again, I need your involvement.” The college quickly sprung into action. Faculty and staff positions were held open to save money on the department level. All departments were asked to The Czar of budget cuts Photo illustration by Kayla Berge Clackamas Print with help by Hanna Barbera return a percent-

age of their fee fund balances, equating to $361,473. The state is due to update the budget again this Friday. The college predicts that it will lose more funding for this year, around $1.6 million. At the Wednesday, Feb. 11 Board of Education meeting, a tuition increase of $5 per credit was unanimously passed to help alleviate some of the financial pressures. A future increase of $5 per credit starting summer term was also introduced, and will be voted on at the March 11 meeting. (See story, “Tuition increasing . . . again.”) Discussion has begun on where to make sacrifices and what should remain in order to fulfill the school’s mission without the funding to remain as Clackamas is today. The financial future of Clackamas The governor’s proposed budget for 2009-2011 anticipates a 3 percent cutback in state support for community colleges. Clackamas had originally budgeted on a forecasted increase in funding. However, Clackamas is around 8.3 percent of the community college funding pie. The reduction could equal a loss of $11.3 million for the college over two years, deflating the general fund’s revenue. Please see Budget, Page 2

Cultural classes’ future being questioned John Hurlburt News Editor

Beheadings are usually a bloody, painful, nausea-inducing mess and as the budget situation on campus continues to become dire, some faculty and students fear that with more cuts happening, the cultural head will be chopped off the college experience. Downsizing is taking place all around Clackamas, forcing staff and faculty to critically analyze what are the most important aspects and what can be done without. The classes that are essential to obtain degrees will be kept without question, but elective classes will now be put under a microscope. Bill Briare, dean of arts, humanities and social studies, summarizes the situation well. “Budget cuts require us to look at our elective offerings,” Briare explained. “Sometimes we have to circle the wagons and examine what’s most important in our core offerings.” Elective classes with low enrollments are the first targets being put on the chopping block, a sensible choice when it comes to numbers, but English Instructor James Bryant-Trerise sees danger in this objective approach. “When we get rid of certain classes, we basically become a ticket machine,” Bryant-Trerise passionately explained. “The assumption that all we’re here for is to help people make money is being intensified. That’s a problem because our lives are about a hell of a lot more than making money.”

Bryant-Trerise currently teaches Shakespearian lit, a class that faces jeopardy in the future due to its low enrollment numbers. “College is about answering the question, ‘what’s the good life?’” Bryant-Trerise said. “We need to have classes like Shakespearian Literature because they have nothing to do with money.” Speech Instructor Alice Lewis, although sad

about some of the losses being made, can understand the other side. “Our department has a budget and that budget is limited,” Lewis said. “It would be nice to offer more (electives), but to some classes, we have an obligation.” Please see culture, Page 3

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Instructor Dave Mills leads Clackamas’ Concert Band. The future of some cultural classes, such as arts, literature and music have been brought into question recently due to cuts.

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TUITION: cost chokes pockets ing it month to month.” This is the second increase of this school year, and there will be more to come. Students will be asked to help balance the budget more in the months to come. Another increase of $5 is on the table starting this summer. That would put Clackamas’ tuition at $72 a credit. Chemeketa and Linn-Benton Community Colleges have already announced projected tuition increases of $14 to $18 per credit. Students are welcome to share

their comments and ideas about the increase between now and March 11, when the Board of Education will make a decision on the next increase. Associated Student Government will be holding three breakout sessions with President Truesdell to discuss the budget issues with students. The first will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 2-3 p.m. in CC127. The second and third will be Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 2-3 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. in Fireside Lounge.

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ing for students, who may have trouble with the sudden rise in With a massive percentage costs. But, there are no promises of the school’s yearly budget to students who will not be able in peril, the administration and to afford school. Clackamas’ tuition costs will staff have been working overtime to fill the deficit. Earlier stay in the middle of the pack this year, departments with bal- for Oregon community collegances in their fee fund accounts es. However, there is word that other community were asked to give colleges will also half towards the raise their costs to college’s general “The tuition cover any shortfund. The college falls they receive collected $361,473 increase is in funding. from those funds. substantial “What we are There have also and it will trying to do is been other measures make sure that if instituted to save affect stusomeone is having money. Faculty and dents, but it’s difficulty (with the staff positions camincrease), get to pus wide have been only one piece financial aid,” said held open, food serof the puzzle.” President Joanne vices at meetings Truesdell. “There has been reduced, is still a commitout-of-state travel Carlotta Collette ment to help everyrestricted and partBoard of Education body.” time employee use member In the last ten has been drastiyears Clackamas’ cally decreased. tuition has However, the colincreased from lege still foresees an $800,000 $36 per credit in 1999-2000 to gap in the budget. Tuition makes up about 21 $62 for summer 2008-2009. Yet, percent of the general fund’s enrollment has stayed fairly even revenue. With the $5 per credit over the years. Full-time equivaincrease, the college would gain lency enrollment has increased about $250,000 in spring term 9.8 percent in those years. This alone, around 15 percent of the year’s enrollment is up drastically with an increase in unemproblem. For students attending full- ployment state wide. “I think a lot of people can’t time, around 12 credits, the get jobs, so they are coming increase would be $60 total. There was no recommended back to school,” said 40-yearincrease in the general student old Karen Hughes. “When the fee. The financial aid department economy gets tough, people look has prepared for the increase, for other ways to survive. This continuing need based tuition tuition increase will have a hard waivers, repackaging of finan- effect on people who are already cial aid, and alternative fund- having a hard enough time makContinued from Tuition, Page 1

BUDGET: college faces $11.3 million shortfall for 2009-11 Continued from BUDGet, Page 1

More than 86 percent of the general fund goes to personal services, or “people money” according to Wilton. “People money” refers to wages and

benefits. With such a shortfall, sacrifices will be made in staff and faculty. The full-time faculty was asked Tuesday, Feb. 17, to forego their cost of living increase that was promised

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in their 3-year contract. The increase is at least 3.5 percent for every person. There are 153 faculty positions at Clackamas and this motion would save the college $920,000 over the twoyear period. A faculty member on the bottom of the pay scale would lose around $1,675 a year of his $47,882 salary. The decision will be made via a vote by the faculty. The ballots are due on Wednesday, Feb. 18. At “Pizza with the President,” held by Associated Student Government on Monday, Feb. 16, Truesdell shared the college’s focus when making changes for the college community. She said the core of Clackamas’ mission was to provide lower division collegiate classes that prepared individuals to continue towards a baccalaureate degree. The mission also provides career technology education to train people for the high-wage jobs of the future, as well as skills development for those who wish to finish

their basic education. Work force development is also provided in the mission to help those who wish to retrain, after losing jobs or to continue in their field with updated knowledge. These fundamentals are what guide the college in their decision making process. In December, college administration asked the staff and faculty to start sharing ideas on how to increase revenue and decrease expenditures. There are more than 150 proposals in the Feb. 9 draft of the Revenue and Cost Saving Suggestion list. Some ideas like increasing class seat loads and conserving energy are already in place. More outlandish ideas include opening a sports bar on campus to bring in money or starting a farmer’s market using products grown in the horticulture center. Truesdell said that the list would be thinned down in the next month, with a more detailed idea of where Clackamas is choosing to go. The administrative staff’s rec-

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ommended budget will be prepared by March 20. Students and staff will be the hardest hit when the decisions come in later this year. Questions regarding what will be cut overall have not been answered yet, by the administration, though suggestions to cut full programs and classes have been made. “There is some type of magic balance between how much of the problem gets solved with revenue and how much of it’s through cost,” said Wilton. When asked whether Clackamas would be different in the fall, Truesdell said, “We won’t fundamentally feel different. We can’t take this size of cut and not be different.” Truesdell is set to have her budget recommendations ready by April 3. Campus-wide discussion is occurring about all the options. “It’s true that we cannot offer what we offer, as we offer it,” said Truesdell. “That would require $11 million more.”

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Cake eaten for Darwin-Lincoln Jake Whitten The Clackamas Print

Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were both born on Feb. 12, 1809, and last Thursday the college celebrated their bicentennial. It was held in McLoughlin Hall and featured a number of speakers. Jackie Flowers and Bob Misley gave a history on the lives of Lincoln and Darwin, and explained how there are many myths about them, such as that Lincoln’s intent to fight the Civil

War was to free the slaves. In fact, he was just trying to keep the Union intact, regardless of whether or not the slaves could be freed. How myths arise was discussed by Instructor James BryantTrerise. While myths don’t really tell us anything about the person the myth is about, it does tell a lot about the people who started the myth. Polly Schultz explained popular myths about evolution, and talked about how survival of the fittest would never work, because a species that cannot ensure survival of its offspring is doomed to

COMMENTARY Budget carves at the heart of campus Matthew Ostergren The Clackamas Print

If you are a student at Clackamas Community College, and you have not been hiding under a rock the last six months, you have probably heard about the college’s financial problems. Let me make this clear, the current situation is unprecedented – there just is not enough money to support all the programs you and every other student have come to expect here. Cutbacks have been made. Cutbacks are being made. Cutbacks will be made. The only other alternative to cuts are increases in revenue, and since the state is not going to be giving more money to Clackamas, tuition is the primary flexible source of new cash. Heavy tuition increases do not seem like a good, let alone even remotely viable option for most students. So, what to do about all of this? In short, I am not entirely sure. But, there are certainly some things I would consider changing. Perhaps, those at the top of the pay pyramid like the deans or those in the administration here should consider not just waiving their cost of living increase, but even taking a pay cut. If such a pay cut saves other individuals jobs, and helps maintain the integrity of the institution as a whole, then it is probably a good idea. Those with the most should be able to sacrifice the most. If you are making $180,000 a year, a 10 percent pay cut is not going to be as much of a loss in quality of life for you, as an individual who only earns $50,000 a year, and also receives a 10 percent pay cut. As much as it pains me, some classes are more important than others. Classes core to an individual’s degree have a greater necessity than classes that would only count as an elective. It is a cold and unfortunate reality. Many of those fun electives may just need to go, but hopefully they will be gone only temporarily. When times are tough, people often have to cut back on luxuries – you don’t go out to eat dinner every night when you are worried about losing your job and you have had your hours cut back. To save the institution, some parts of the institution will have to be lost. Certain organizations on campus that use money from fees may also need to be cut. Already, tutoring departments have faced some losses, and unfortunately, the near future does not promise improvement. Clackamas is first and foremost an academic institution – tutoring departments are the last of the organizations that ought to have their funding reduced. Frankly, we don’t need barbecues. We don’t need a hosted dinner for clubs at a restaurant every year. Most likely, we don’t need such an expansive, and yet so often irrelevant student government. Now, I am not going to go on a long rant against ASG. They do have a purpose and sometimes they do fulfill it, (while other times they do not). But, right now, I don’t think we can afford it. This isn’t going to be easy. Many things will have to change; it is just a matter of what will stay and what will go. This will not be the same college next fall. - Matthew Ostergren is a copy editor for The Clackamas Print. He can be contacted at copyed@clackamas.edu.

extinction. The final speaker was Instructor Dean Darris, who explained why Lincoln’s presidency is still relevant today, because he really reshaped the office of the presidency, and really brought the union together as a whole. Instead of people being just loyal to their state, they became loyal to the entire country. The event was concluded with two cakes for Lincoln and Darwin, one chocolate and one vanilla. Bill Briare, who hosted the event, noted he would leave it up to the attendees to determine which cake was for Lincoln and

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CULTURE: budget bruises classes Continued from CULTURE, Page 1

Even if some classes will be adversely affected, Briare believes that the cultural education taught through arts and humanities will be preserved. “Arts and humanities are part of the core,” Briare explained, referring to what is necessary for obtaining a degree. “We also consider it being the core of a well educated student.” Students on campus seem to be torn on whether or not certain classes have enough cultural value to keep regardless of budget. Keara Scheehean, a student on campus, sees cancelling what are argued as more culturally significant classes as a matter of practicality. “If those are the classes least taken, that’s what they should do,” Scheenhean expressed. Student Kaiti Handbury has a similar viewpoint as Scheenhean, and would offer those in search of certain

classes with “more cultural value” an their backgrounds.” ultimatum. College President JoanneTruesdell “If someone has a problem they says there is a way to balance eleccan transfer to a differtive classes such ent school,” Handbury as Shakespearian offered. Literature and classAnother student, es needed to obtain a “We can’t Lacey Bauer, sees the degree. The current losses of such classes solution is to tempolose culdifferently. rarily hold classes. ture with “We can’t lose culInstead of offering ture with the budget certain classes every the budget cuts. It’s kind of sad,” term, some will cuts. It’s Bauer lamented. have to be offered kind of Student Dana less frequently, but Andrews views classes there is no intention sad.” such as Shakespearian of completely cutLiterature and music as ting classes that are Lacey Bauer pertinent. considered to be sigStudent “It’s important to nificant. have that aspect instead The situation on of just academic,” campus may seem Andrews explained. grim but for now the He then went on to say cultural head will how it’s important, “to know where stay intact, even if it is being bruised people come from and understand by a one-two punch.

Letter to the Editor: Students call for continued coverage of student leaders Dear Editor, We would like to commend you on running the story about the ASG officers. We believe, as the founders of our country did, that the media is a very important part of keeping any form of government in check. See the First Amendment. Sadly, today the media is sorely lacking in political knowledge or the desire to peruse their jobs to the fullest. In short, it’s the media’s job to

expose any flaws in the system. Personally, we don’t care that the ASG members were involved in underage drinking. I think we can all agree that most college students have participated in it. But, a precedent was set a couple of years ago when an ASG precedent that was overwhelmingly elected by the student body was removed because she had been involved in underage drinking at another ASG party during the sum-

mer. Because this precedent was set, and the girl was made an example of, why hasn’t anything been done following the surface of this new information about the current ASG members? If one is to be prosecuted all should. We would hope that The Print would run a follow up story of what is being done, if anything. Amanda Rough

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Health Fair Wed, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Center Mall There will be free massages, acupunture demos, food samples, health information and more. Al Lee, co-author of “Perfect Breathing-Transform your Life one Breath at a Time” will hold a mini workshop on how breathing right can change your life in CC 126 from 12-12:30 or from 1-1:30.

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The most recent exhibit in the Alexander Gallery has caused a stir. The sonic sculptor has some people scratching their heads in confusion, but artist Dan Senn says it takes some time to fully understand. “Take a look,” said Senn, during his lecture in the art center on Thursday, Feb. 12. According to Senn, most people fail to spend enough time observing the artwork. Observing, in this case, does not mean only staring at the piece, but listening to the canned sound of Senn’s breathing played on a constant loop. The piece itself is of several black pipes with white garbage bags on the end. The recordings inflate the bags, giving the effect that the pieces are breathing. This was an innovation of an earlier installation of Senn’s in Prague, which was just one part of a multi-piece exhibit, titled “Den Horniků,” which took place in an old mining building. Senn’s contributions to the exhibit were old rubber boots that hung from the ceiling. White garbage bags were placed at the boots’ openings and “breathed” like the current piece at the Niemeyer. The piece on display was built in November of this past year.

“It took several weeks,” said Senn. “But, it was built from previous works, so it’s probably a couple years of work in the making.” Students buzzed about the exhibit after the lecture, saying it is unique. Katie Spittle, a student who attended the lecture, found

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it interesting, although she couldn’t hear the recorded noises. “I could feel the vibrations,” said Spittle. Spittle also commented on how, visually, the piece was stimulating, and how it didn’t rely on either the sound or the sight by itself.

During the lecture, Senn also talked about some of his past pieces. One such piece was called “Uncovered States.” The piece includes one subwoofer speaker, wire, and sticks. The speaker generates low frequencies that bounce the wire and the sticks, which hit small metal disks, causing

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In the Alexander Gallery, the room is filled with the sound of artist Dan Senn’s breathing, recorded and played in a continuous loop. White garbage bags and sound are recuring pieces of Senn’s artworks, this one is titled “Twisted Pairs Expanding.”

sound. All of Senn’s works involve sounds. “I am first a composer,” said Senn. In addition to art, Senn composes and records music. Recently, he finished a piece that debuted in New York City. Senn travels across the nation giving lectures on his art and work. He offers advice to students, including mentioning in his lecture that Europe is a better environment for an artist. “I believe strongly in producing lots of bad art,” said Senn, another piece of advice for up and coming artists. The exhibit is in the art gallery at the Niemeyer Center will be running throughout the rest of February and into March. Because of the sound produced by the piece, the door is closed. If you wish to view the exhibit, please contact the Art Department. The extension is 2386.

See this exhibit at the Alexander Gallery in the Niemeyer Center until March 20.

Budget cuts threaten coastal history class Jess Sheppard Arts & Culture Editor

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Last spring the coast class spent part of their Newport trip at Boiler Bay watching the water for whales and the skies for bald eagles. Below: On the Spring 2008 trip to Newport, Bown’s coast class had the opportunity to see this group of harbor seals resting at Yaquina Head. Without this class and others like it, students will lose the chance to see the native Oregon wildlife they are learning about up close and in their natural habitats.

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With the onset of the budget crisis, it seems an imaginary axe is looming over many classes, and its shadow has not gone unnoticed by students. One class that is under the threat of the proverbial chopping block is science instructor Jennifer Bown’s History of the Oregon Coast. It’s one of Clackamas’ diversity classes. Every other weekend is a trip to a part of the Oregon Coast, with a once per week lecture on the places visited. “You have to have fun classes, or people lose interest,” said student Lane Locke. But, more than just being a fun and engaging class, Locke and several other students agree on its academic value. “This is biology, ecology, oceanography and geology. One class and you get everything,” said Kyla Bandasith, another student in the coast class. “I’ve lived most of my life here, and this is the most I’ve ever learned about the Coast,” added Melissa Major, yet another student of the class. According to Karen K. Kruse, still another student of Bown’s coast class, “Courses like this are foundations.” But unfortunately, the current crisis in the budget, poses a threat to the History of the Oregon Coast class and other classes like it. The shadow of that intangible axe has some students speaking out in their course’s defense. “This class is one of only a few diversity classes we can take. The others (regular biology classes) are boring,” said Bandasith. “Someone who lives here should know this stuff,” said Major. “It could save your life. Now we know not to eat red algae.” “Keeping this class will give an opportunity to find things out about Oregon,” said Locke. Bown shares her students’ eagerness to keep not only History of the Oregon Coast, but other courses like it, which offer an experience outside the normal science class. “These diversity classes are what make us unique among other community colleges,” said Bown. “We’re actually going to the places we’re learning about, instead of a regular biology class,” said Locke. Bandasith, in particular, is hopeful that the course will not be cut. “If they get rid of this class, they won’t get any more of my tuition money,” said Bandasith vehemently.

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Beauty queen struts on campus Nick Kornafel Feature Editor

Rachel Sandeno started attending Clackamas three years ago. She then went to the University of Oregon for a while, but is finishing up her Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree so she can transfer to Portland State University to major in design management with a minor in English. Two years ago, Sandeno joined the Miss America Pageant just for fun and since then she has been named Miss Oregon City. She resubmitted her application in February and is hoping to achieve the same title this year. From there she would be able to compete in the next pageant to become Miss Oregon and then, hopefully, Miss U.S.A. “It’s really more of a hobby than a goal,” said Sandeno. “I would love to be Miss U.S.A. It’s something fun that I have always wanted to do.” The Miss Oregon pageant started in 1947 and is still going strong to this day. As of 2009, Sylvie Tarpinian is Miss Oregon. The Miss Oregon Pageant is an opportunity for women to earn scholarships and possibly make a career for themselves as models or in fashion. The Miss Oregon Pageant, through its many sponsors, raise over $40 million in scholarship money to their many contestants. The scholarships range from the $60,000 full tuition scholarships for the big winner to the $400 cash scholarships for those who don’t win but do well in participating. Now one would think that because Sandeno is a beauty pageant contestant that she has to stick to a strict diet in order to maintain her figure. On the contrary, Sandeno loves Italian food, which is full of carbs. “I love carbs!” says Sandeno. “Some of the other girls were complaining cause they said they couldn’t eat their holiday dinners with their families. I think they’re crazy!” In order to maintain herself, Sandeno just sticks to

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Rachel Sandeno, center, poses with her fellow contestants from all over Oregon. The Miss Oregon pageant is held every year in November. exercising. She visits the gym as often as she can. In addition to that, Sandeno enjoys rock climbing and golf. At Sandy High School, Sandeno was involved in some leadership programs. Along with that, she made cheer

captain as a cheerleader and was part of the women’s golf team. Sandeno was involved with the Portland Fashion Week and aspires to become an editor for a fashion magazine someday.

New year’s resolutions: Pacts don’t always play out Larissa Figley The Clackamas Print

It is almost two months into 2009, and it is time to see what kind of changes people around campus have been making. The ringing in of the new year is a common time for folks to reassess their situations, and choose changes to make this year the best one yet. There are some fairly common themes associated with New Year’s resolutions including quitting smoking, losing weight, saving money, and generally improving ones living situation and relationships. But these aspirations come in as many different forms, as the individuals who

make them. Many students around campus lacked any urge to make resolutions. Ashley Martinez said, “I completely forgot about making one. I feel bad. I should have made one.” Other students felt that there was no need to, “ever make them because then you would feel like you have to stick to them,” explained Devin Walker, a business management major. Another reason for not making them is a disdain for the tradition. “I never do make resolutions because of the pressure of doing something you don’t really want to do. It’s a goofy thing. People end up playing a game with themselves and inflicting punishment. If you

want to change, start goals today instead of waiting for Jan. 1. I guess I have a resolution to not make resolutions,” said Michael Willey. Mark Twain said, “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” According the to the American Cancer Society’s Web site, nicotine is the addictive chemical in tobacco that takes about three to four days to leave the body, but after that, there is still the psychological addiction to cope with. Many students identify with this concept. Gary Zink said he, “quit smoking cold turkey and made it for about two weeks. I started up again, and I have one cigarette left, and I’m done after this.” Often people that quit suc-

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cessfully, have help from nic- like carrying stuff, vacuumotine replacements. ing, and assisting the patients “I quit smoking for about a move around.” week,” said Jeremy Helmick, Many students decided to another student hoping to spend the New Year focusing keep a resolution. on becoming more positive Avoiding situations that and generally improving their promote smoking may also quality of life. help people trying to quit, One student who is doing such as the smoking shacks this, Megan Neel, said she around campus. is trying to, “put more effort There have been many suc- into certain aspects of my cessful resolutions carried life,” and has, “improved out by students, and employ- some, especially in relationees who have adjusted their ships and activities I do.” lifestyles to be healthier and Being in school, many more fit. people here want April Smith, to spend their from the school’s energy focusGeneral Services ing on improving “Quitting Department made academics. smoking is a resolution, “to S i e r r a be healthier, mainWendorff said, easy. I’ve ly to lose weight.” “The only one done it a Even though she (resolution) thousand “started late, would be to get about the end of good grades.” times.” January,” she has Lacey Bauer managed to lose, has similar ideas “ten pounds by explaining that doing the Metashe wants to, “get fast diet, which is done with colMark Twain a diet of soups and lege, get good shakes that come grades, and write in powder form better stories.” and you just add George Sato water.” said, “(My resoBecca Lane lution is to) save said, “(To) start exercising money so I can buy a house. If and get a job, I started work- I have a down payment, I will ing at a resident care facility go to a government auction, in Oregon City where people maybe next year, and I am with strokes and stuff like that saving money every month.” can live.” Some resolutions may be Lane, giving advice to any- slightly more off the wall. one looking for a job, said, “I “I didn’t decide to take applied everywhere I could, over the world, I tried every finding places on the internet. other year and it didn’t work About a week ago, I was hired so this year I’ll take over the on the spot and the boss is a campus instead,” said Jamie really nice guy.” Lemons. As for her goal to start So whether its simple life exercising, Lane has been changes or long-term future working out at home. goals, watch out campus Lane said her new job, “is and world, the students at the hardest work I’ve ever Clackamas have big plans for done. A lot of it is exercise, their futures.

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Clackamas goes above and beyond Association requirements Abby Neet

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Without the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC), the cost of running the athletic department would be much higher. The mission of the NWAACC is to foster athletic participation in an environment that supports equitable opportunities for students, consistent with educational objectives of member colleges, according to NWAACC.org. The NWAACC is an organization of community colleges within Oregon and Washington. The NWAACC has an assortment of duties, including rule enforcement and organizing the schedules. Jim Martineau, director of athletics and women’s basketball coach, firmly agrees with the importance of the NWAACC. “For our purposes, it has a huge importance. If we did not have it, the cost of running the athletic department would be much more,” Martineau said. “It allows competition. Without it we would have to compete on the national level, and the cost would be much higher.” The NWAACC allows for competition without having to travel outside the Northwest. The NWAACC had standards for eligibility in athletic programs. Students must be registered for 12 credits and maintain a 2.00 GPA. The Clackamas standards differ slightly

from the 12 credit minimum. Martineau stated that Clackamas requires a 15 or 16 credit minimum. “Having a 16 credit requirement also helps athletes get done and graduated in two years,” Martineau said. Martineau said he believes the standards in place are not too difficult, and can easily be managed. The standards are not any different from any other college or four year program and Martineau is confident most students will be more than well prepared. As far as the 2.00 GPA, Martineau claims most are well above the requirement. According to NWAACC guidelines, athletes cannot play one sport for more than two years, in an attempt to inspire moving on and getting a transfer degree. Although, according to Martineau, there are some students who will play two years of one sport and stay for a third year and play another sport. The coaches in the NWAACC vote on who the top eight to 10 teams are, and that is how ranking is determined. Women’s Basketball is currently ranked third. Men’s Basketball is at the top of their game with a number one ranking. The rankings are not as important during midseason as they are at the end of the term. Midseason they do allow for comparison to be made between teams, which may not be playing against each other yet.

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Jim Martineau talks with the women’s basketball team before taking the court and practicing with the team earlier this week. Because there are so few community col- who we are,” said Rhoden. lege wrestling teams in the NWAACC, the Tyrell Fortune, a freshman wrestler who is Clackamas wrestling team is part of the National ranked second in the country, says he would Jumior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). not be on the wrestling team if they were part Josh Rhoden, wrestling coach, would much of the NWAACC, and only competed within rather be a part of the NJCAA, as it allows the Washington and Oregon region. Fortune national competition as well as recognition and said being able to compete nationally is much exposure. more exciting. Rhoden believes that being able to compete Fortune feels positive about the impending nationally is what attracts the talented wres- nationals at the end of the month. tlers on Clackamas’ wrestling team. Rhoden “I feel good, ready to win it,” he said. stated that he would be reluctant to leave the “Hopefully, we can come together as a team NJCAA. and win it. I plan on coming back with the “The pros outweigh the cons. People know national title.”

Wrestling domination keeps the Cougars second in nation

Contributed by Chris Costigan-Galdes The Sentinal

Above: Cougar Brett Sanchez-197, right, faces off against Rudy Burtchsi at the NJCAA Region 18 Tournament in North Idaho. Below: Josh Miller-177, right, shows Celic Bell the meaning of pain in his national qualifying match. Clackamas had eight wrestlers qualify for nationals this Feb. 27 and 28.

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The 287-pound Tyrell “Tank” Fortune Jan. 17 after his win against Montana’s number one ranked Robbie Shaw. Fortune has lead the team in wins with a record of 28-2. Correction: In last week’s edition, Kayla Calloway should have been credited with the wrestling story. The Print regrets this error. Contributed by Chris Costigan-Galdes The Sentinal

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Cougars’ game calms the Storm Michelle Sanchez The Clackamas Print

Clackamas dominated the court in the game against Chemeketa last Wednesday night in Randall Hall. The Clackamas girls seemed to be on fire, as they started out with a strong offensive game plan, driving the ball hard into the court and taking no prisoners. Every team member played with a high energy level that was reflected in the cheers of the spectators. At first, Chemeketa seemed laid back, and confident as the calls of, “DEFENSE” rang from the benched players. By halftime, Clackamas was already up 47-31, but despite the lead, the Clackamas team came back onto the court with as much energy as they had left the court with. Soon the pressure was on, as Clackamas tightened up their defensive playing keeping the Chemeketa team from scoring a single point until seven minutes into the second half. Julie Ausman gave out a particularly excited whoop as McKenzie Meyer, her daughter, came in for another rebound off the backboard. “McKenzie has played all over the U.S.” said Ausman, “and she has been playing basketball since she was in the third grade. It’s really a family thing now, and I love to watch the games.” Robin Robinson, an instructor and baseball coach, also cheered on the Cougars from the stands. “Our girls are playing well and they are very well coached,” said Robinson. “Everybody should go to the games and

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Rylee Peterson, McKenzie Meyer, and Dayle Powell hustle around Chemeketa’s Amanda Mack at the Lady Cougar’s home game on Feb. 11 in Randall Gym. The Cougars beat the Storm with a score of 96-53. Ranked number three in the NWAACC, the Cougars have already clinched a spot in the championships this March. support them, and besides it’s good entertainment.” Starting into the second half of the game, the Storm seemed tired and their defensive game lagged. Several shots were taken by Chemeketa that were just off the wall. The team’s tight defense slackened further and further, as the game progressed with sometimes three players guarding one of our players, leaving the rest wide open. When discussing the differences in the

experience levels, Robinson commented that, “Our team is very good and very veteran.” He felt that the other team was at a disadvantage because of the strong players the Cougars that have lots of experience with the game. Meyer especially played a strong game, playing a tough defense and offense. “The coach just told us to focus on one game at a time,” said Meyer. “Our team is

Star player reaches for the sky Nick Kornafel

Cougar Scoreboard Men’s Basketball

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“I have never been afraid to fail,” said Chehales Tapscott. A team player with all the skill and talent and none of the bad attitude that goes with it is how most would describe Tapscott. Tapscott, a second term Clackamas student, plays forward position with the Cougars. The 6-foot-5, 205pound forward is a skilled athlete who currently leads in scoring and rebounding in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). Between NWAACC and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Tapscott has been offered over 20 scholarships. “I saw him at one of his games,” said Clackamas student and spectator Sarah Valesquez. “He’s really good and fun to watch.” Tapscott started playing basketball his freshman year at Century High School in Hillsboro where he held an average of 23 points, 4 assists, and 12 rebounds per game. His team also participated in two district championships in a row. “He’s fun to be around,” said fellow Cougar Jonny Brainard in regards to Tapscott. “He can be a real goofball, but he’s serious about basketball. Everybody likes him.” Tapscott is working toward his Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree and hopes to play basketball at Portland State University with the intentions of one day playing basketball professionally overseas. “He’s a nice kid,” says coach Clif Wegner adding some of Tapscott’s traits. “Unselfish, good teammate, fun to play with, always willing to acknowledge others contributions, lots of exciting athletic talent.” Along with Wegner, Tapscott considers his father, Lawrence Tapscott, to be his biggest inspiration and considers making the basketball team in high school was a major turning point in his life. His favorite food, among other things, is chicken, watermelon and Jell-O. “He’s funny off the court.” said fellow Clackamas student Jake Rickert. “On the court he’s very serious.” When Tapscott isn’t playing basketball or study-

really good about when we’re doing well. That we focus even harder, we don’t let our lead get to our heads, but instead we play harder.” But, whether it’s the coach’s words of wisdom, or the girls’ devotion and talent in the game, Clackamas wiped the court with the Storm team winning with a score of 96-50. The next game will be held on Feb. 18 at Mt. Hood and starts at 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

February 11, 2009

Chemeketa (88) 6-4 Derry 10-17 3-6 23, Gary 4-9 0-0 8, Boucher 5-8 2-2 15, Berger 5-11 4-7 17, Totals 35-69 12-19 88.

Chemeketa (50) 1-9 Mack 1-3 4-4 6, Cox 2-8 1-2 5, Leverenz 1-9 2-4 5, Harris 3-7 5-7 11, Totals 16-64 1421 50.

Clackamas (101) 10-0 Dorman 6-11 2-2 19, Tapscott 6-8 6-9 18, Wilde 6-8 2-2 17, Cook 7-21 6-6 21, Dunn 3-9 6-8 13, Totals 3468 11-23 101.

Clackamas (96) 9-1 St. Paul 5-9 1-1 14, Niebergall 3-9 2-2 9, Peterson 6-11 3-6 19, Powell 5-6 2-2 14, Duty 7-9 2-2 16, Totals 34-67 13-22 15-18.

February 14, 2009

Clackamas (55) 11-0 Dorman 4-12 2-2 11, Tapscott 10-13 6-7 26, Wilde 1-6 0-2 2, Cook 7-13 2-3 19, Dunn 2-7 2-5 6, Totals 31-69 15-26 86.

Clackamas (59) 9-2 St. Paul 1-8 2-5 4, Niebergall 0-3 0-0 0, Peterson 4-14 3-4 14, Powell 5-6 2-2 1, Duty 7-8 0-0 15, Totals 23-65 7-12 59.

Lane (55) 2-9 Guidry 1-5 4-5 6, Jones 6-11 2-4 15, Wiles 2-6 2-2 6, Britton 3-9 0-0 7, Wilcox 0-3 0-0 0, Totals 21-57 1116 55.

Lane (78) 10-1 Williams 66-12 3-6 15, Cole 5-13 10-10 22, Brown 3-8 2-2 8, Whitfield 3-8 11 7, Kimbrow 9-12 1-1 19, Totals 27-60 22-27 78.

Box Score Key: Basketball Megan Shaw Clackamas Print

Tapscott enjoys a quick warm-up before a game in the Randall Gym.

Visiting team is listed first, followed by their final score, and then conference standings.

ing, he enjoys relaxing by playing video-games, watching football or baseball or just being with friends. Tapscott currently lives in the Hidden Creek Apartments in Oregon City.

Following a player’s name are field goals made and attempted, free throws made and attempted, and ends with the player’s total points.

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