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Dan Brunell Emerald Carol Ann Bassett speaks about her experiences as a journalist during Monday’s luncheon. Intrigued by Carol’s message, Clayton Cone (left) takes notes while Christine Quail (far right) looks at the article that Carol wrote on Native American grave robbing. ROTC continued from page 1 catered food or the infamous 3,200-calorie “Meal Ready to Eat.” A demonstration of the contents of the MREs, packaged in nonde script tan plastic, was given to civilians attending the exercises. With the use of an almost weightless chemical heating ele ment contained in a plastic bag, the MRE main dish — chili maca roni was the dish of the day — can { C It was an all new expe rience for [the cadets]. It makes cadets think more seriously about using prop er cover and concealment and proper techniques. Jon Dinsmore ROTC seargent be served piping hot. And if the thought of the visually unappetiz ing dish is too much, the MRE also contains vegetable crackers, peanut butter, a fruit bar, a tea bag and a small Tobasco bottle. And of course, a towel and toilet paper for other situations. The demand of the exercises in creased throughout the afternoon. The cadets were provided with an enemy situation and placed in leadership positions to plan and execute attacks based on their situ r i 004208 ALL DAY TUESDAY ALL YOU CAN EAT EVERY includes Garlic Bread 11:30 am-10pm $025 pizza v£Te* 2673 Willamette • 484-0996 ations. Missions, such as knocking out a bunker, were executed to provide the cadets with a more re alistic tactical situation. “It was an all new experience for [the cadets],” Sgt. Jon Dinsmore said. “It makes cadets think more seriously about using proper cover and concealment and proper tech niques.” For cadets, the tactical experi ence with paintball guns put to life the skills they’ve been learning in classes like Military Science 101: Leadership Training. “The exercises gave me an idea of what is expected and what it’s like from a soldier’s position,” Reed said. “The paintballing was invigorating. You know you’re re ally not going to die, so you go all out.” Another highlight of the day for the cadets was the opportunity to ride in a National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, a first for many of the ROTC students. The heli copter took cadets on rides throughout the day around the Dorena Lake area. The noisy air craft zipped over treetops, allow ing the passengers a bird’s-eye view of the landscape. “It was a great day and a lot of fun for the cadets,” Sgt. John E. Campbell said. “It’s not every day we get to go out and play army.” The field training exercise was the first of three held this the year. Coinciding with the army’s “crawl, walk, run” ideology regarding training, this first exercise was the “crawl” stage, where cadets learned basic army skills, Dins SPORTS CAREER SEMINAR <JOB*FAIR Professional sports teams from around the West will be posting jobs, interviewing and hiring for jobs in the sports industry. There will also be guest speakers, panel discussions and an entire day of sports related activities! Jobs postings include: Marketing Public Relations Stadium Operations Media Relations Broadcasting Internships Teams include: Spokane Chiefs Everett Aquasox Portland AAA Baseball Sacramento RiverCats Spokane Indians Missoula Osprey And More! Perfect for college seniors, recent graduates or anyone else who is interested in a career in the exciting and rewarding world of sports management. 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This approach, however, challenges a professor’s objectivity if he or she is not famil iar with the material or feels pas sionate about one side of the par ticular issue, he said. Gleason said he is satisfied when his students do not know his position on a particular issue because it shows that he has maintained objectivity in the classroom. Chris Tinequail, a journalism major and a member of the Gradu ate Student Association, co-organ ized the event and said she was pleased with the faculty’s enthusi asm while speaking during the dis cussion. “I think a lot of good points were made, leaving me with a better un derstanding of journalism princi ples,” she said. Rebecca Newell Emerald ROTC cadets are given an opportunity to take an aerial trip on a national guard Black Hawk helicopter around Dorena Lake Saturday as part of a day-long field training exercise. more said. The next two exercises are three day events in which cadets from Oregon State University, Portland State University, the University of Portland and Western Oregon State University also participate. The combination of the longer training and competition is utilized to place cadets in more rigorous and demanding situations to react to, Dinsmore said. For Reed, who is in her first year of the program, the exercise was her first opportunity to experience what her future in the service will be like. “When I graduate, I have a job, and I’m only a sophomore now,” Reed said. “How many people can say that?” For students such as junior Corey Hester, ROTC provided an opportunity he couldn’t turn down. In his first year of the pro gram, Hester has no problem trad ing in a few weekends for the peace of mind of having school paid for by the ROTC. “When you think about the ben efit in the long run, a little time is nothing,” Hester said. “I want to do this. 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