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Beating around the bush
The state of the campus landscaping is a touchy one
for the parties involved -- so touchy that some sources
didn't want to be attributed to their own quotes in re
cent interviews.
They must work together and use the same equipment
and it is understandable that they would not feel free to
criticize each other.
However, there are thinqs that need to be said and
need to be brought out into the open concerning the state
of the college campus.
Perhaps first and foremost, is the fact that this is an
ugly campus in the opinion of some people. The large con
crete block buildings are dehumanizing and are almost
totally unrelieved by eye-pleasing landscaping. If the
College wants to attract people to its extra-curricular
activities it should make an effort to create a pleasing at
mosphere.
Second is the lack of experience among those in charge
of taking care of the existing shrubs and trees. These men
have had no formal training in landscaping and then
been at least one instance of trees being killed becatH
improper use of pesticides, according to onesourceH
The prevalent attitude seems to be one of keepil
to be one of keeping the campus covered by grass fl
the most part, because it is easy to maintain and require!
minimal knowledge to grow.
Another important part of the maintenance questifl
is human safety. After this week's violent wind stofl
branches were observed hanging precariously from one]
of the large fir trees by the trailer area. These aren't callfl
widow-makers for nothing.
It's time that landsca
planning became just that]
a plan. Not just a haphazard array of trees and grass)
maintained in the same haphazard fashion. Let ground
maintenance do just that -- maintain the grounds under]
the direction of a knowledgeable person who can insurl
the beauty of the College.
feedback
Involvement revisited
To the Editor:
In regard to the letter to the editor from David R. Griffin about
"Get involved" in the Oct. 27 issue of The Print:
I can't help but feel sorry for a person that is so narrow-minded
as him. The type of person who doesn't want to get involved could
also be the type of person who would watch a murder take place and
not help the victim.
For his information there are students who "get involved" in ASG
that are married, have families, and carry a full load of credit hours.
As for the $34,405 Student Government has control of, he answer
ed his own statement by saying "student."
If you can't find the time or energy to voice your opinion about
the monies in ASG and how they are spent, then stick your head in
the ground and don't get involved, Mr. Griffin.
Mr. Griffin, let me ask you one question. Do you gooutala
so, why not go to a student government sponsored event? Al
events planned? Do you go out on different nights then whenW
the events? Then let us know. We are here to serve you. |
I am currently Activities Director for student government^
ing 14 hours a week as a secretary, and taking 18 hours of clasa
When asked, on a job application, "List the activities and p«i|
held in clubs and organizations," the members of student got!
ment will be able to fill in that blank space.
Hallie Brown
ASG Activities Director
656-2631 ext. 340
Gratitude expressed
To the Editor:
Don Bixler
ASG Vice President
Time enough
I am responding to the letter from David Griffin in your Oct. 27
issue.
In his letter, Mr. Griffin states that for a class load of 15 hours, one
should spend 45 hours a week studying. But, that only involves 6.4
hours per day of study time.
The remaining 17.C hours are "free time". Yes, work can take a
bit out of that time, but there will still be time left over. Working
eight hours, which is unlikely, 9.6 hours of time will still be left.
Getting six hours of sleep at night, that still leaves 3.6 hours of time
with which one could come to a dance or coffeehouse.
Have you even taken time to investigate the coffeehouses? Do you
know that there is no admission charge and that students are encour
aged to bring their families? At the last coffeehouse, there were five
babies and quite a few young children. Everyone enjoyed the show,
and it was a good chance for a family to spend an evening together.
To get involved simply means to show an interest in your school.
Student Government tries to schedule events that students can come
to and enjoy for no charge.
You don't have to become an officer in student government to be
involved. You can, however, vote for senators and attend a student
government meeting to see how your money is spent. Can't you
spend an hour a week, or even an hour a month, simply to attend a
meeting?
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Last Wednesday, 75 Clackamas Community College student!
staff each donated a unit of blood at the CCC Bloodmobile. I
This blood has now been processed and each unit is helpinfl
four people to recover from the effects of disease, severe burn»
dent or hereditary malfunction. Each unit of blood can be sepal
into four parts through medical technology but the process«
only if people donate.
Thanks to all who gave, or tried to give and were deferred,asi
as to the students who worked on the bloodmobile. Special than!
Bonnie Hartley, RN, who has organized these drives and apprej
the help of students in increasing the number of donors The)
drive is Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Giving blood is not difficult. Needing it is.
Stephen H. Freedman
Staff Consultant
Donor Resources Development
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