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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (May 30, 1979)
Gas shortage Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. We’ve all heard that cliche before. Now we’re hearing it again as politicians and the media tell us, “We must conserve.” Conservation has a wicked connotation. Most people, when they think of the word, are reminded of another word, “Deprived.” They think that when they are forced to conserve, they are being deprived of the normal activities they are used to. This year we are being “deprived” in the area of transportation, namely gas. It is not a new subject, but is won’t go away if we ignore it. Many Americans feel the gas shortage has been contrived by the government. Whether it is true or not doesn’t matter. What matters is that it is here and we are forced to do something about it. We must conserve. As summer approaches and travel is more inviting, take steps to insure yourself that you won’t be stuck with a dry tank. Remember that, as hard as it is to believe, many gas stations are closed and will close on weekends. Don’t wait until the last minute before your trip to fill up and, finally, limit your geographical area to the immediate state. After all, there are probably many places in Oregon you’ve never seen before. Optimists tell us that we will pull out of our present situation, saying, “It’s only human nature.” Pessimists say that we will destroy ourselves and the earth, saying, “It’s human nature.” What do the others say? “I don’t care.” That’s human nature, too. If you care, then you know that the gas shortage is here, possibly to stay. You can help yourself and others by conserving even if it means you’re deprived” a little bit. LL Whew! We made it. All of us have accomplished something this year. Some of us are graduating, some not. But no one can say they didn’t have a good time at Clackamas Community College or that they didn’t learn something from their experiences. We at The Print have learned far more than we ex- pected. We learned that there is always a story in something. We learned how to make a dull story idea into something interesting. Throughout the year, we have taken you to restaurants, ski slopes, sporting events, concerts, meetings, the state legislature, hiking trails and other places that you might have missed if we hadn’t taken the time to go for you. We’re tired, but not regretful, because we hope that our dedication has paid off. Our compensation comes in the form of a final product for our readers. This year’s harvest of students will be replaced next year with a new crop. We’re sure they will enjoy this campus as much as we have, and hope they take time to stop along their educational trail to take in the scenery. ■: : i :* :• :• i •: i : :■ :■ :• :• print 19600 S. Mollalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Offices: Trailer B; telephone: 656-2631, ext. 309 or 310 editor Cyndi Bacon * news editor Mike Koller arts editor Leanne Lally * sports editor Mark McNeary photo editor Kelly Laughlin * staff writers Happie Thacker, Elena Vancil, James Rhoades, Brian Rood, Ramona Isackson staff photographers Greg Kienzle, Charlie Wagg, Pat Calson, Eric Holstrom, Doug Fick cartoonist Mary Cuddy * production manager Janet Vockrodt business manager Mark Barnhill * advertising salesman Jack Tucker professional adviser Suzie Boss The Print, a member of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, aims to be fair and impartial Journalistic medium covering the campus community as thoroughly as possible. Opinions expressed In The Print do not necessarily reflect those the CCC ad- mlhistration, faculty or the Associated Student Government. Page 2 guest shot— The American Student Association suite Nine 1000 Connecticut! Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 The Higher Education Act, passed in 1965, consists of ten major divisions (Titles) covering aeas such as con tinuing education, improving undergraduate instruction, graduate programs, establish ment and expansion of com munity colleges, and student assistance programs (BEOG, SEOG, GSL, NDSL, DWS, SSIG). Four of the existing programs, BEOG, SEOG, NDSL and SSIG are scheduled to be reauthorized by 1980. GSL and CWS are scheduled for 1981. Secretary Joseph Califano of Health, Educaton and Welfare (HEW) presen- and Welfare (HEW) presented several recommendations to the Sub-Committee on Post Secondary Education in the House for possible revisions of the Act. The Act, which was passed to remove financial barriers to lower income groups and to give middle income students a choice of attending a higher cost institution, will also im prove the quality of education by providing federal support. These ideas were suggest! These premises provided the by HEW Secretary Califan« basis of Califano’s presen- the House Sub-Committeloii tation. Post-Secondary Educatiffl The reauthorization means Though not necessaril that the sub-committee on proposals for legislation, ■ post-secondary education will are potential solutions wj review the existing programs will undoubtedly be discul and decide if they should stand by Congress in the as they are or be reworked for reauthorization deliberation .greater effectiveness. It is also -Consolidation of the ■ HEW loan programs (N^ possible, since the financial aid programs are not permanent, GSL, Health Education that some may be eliminated. Assistance Loans, Hj The reauthorization should not ’ublic Service Loans, i and be confused with Budget Nursing Student Loans),■ proposals for the financial aid one comprehensive pro J programs, although they are would reduce comp« directly related. and confusion for studf In outlining the problems campus administrations ■ facing the financial aid the Federal Government™ programs which have to be Establishing a “duj recognized before proper program” made up of:l)/ revision can be made, Califano Basic Loan to the student cited rising tuition, inequities in the amount not covereB the distribution and availablity family support, the BEOG, of Federal support, the com or other types of assist^ plexity of the programs and the (Federal, State, and™ fraud and abuse of the stitutional). This loan wt programs. Steps have already highlight a low rate of, in been taken to remedy these terest paid by the problems. Efforts are now nment while the student,] being made to collect on still in school and a defaulted loans (approximately repayment plan. 2)A ■ 17 percent for NDSL) thus piemental Loan to j hel making more money available cover the parents’|c(f tributions, this helping th| to those presently seeking family spread out its co loans. Loan Programs education. Clackamas Community Coll inches -4.34 -22.29 -13.80 22.85 | D50 Illuminant, 2 degree observer -33.43 I 34.26 I -0.35 I 59.60 I Density