Image provided by: Clackamas Community College; Oregon City, OR
About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1981)
communique’ Fear and loathing on GW’s birthday By Rick Obritschkewitsch Of The Print,. What was Sunday? Probably most of you «said it was just another day. And George Washington probably rolled over Jn his grave, because it was the father of our country, our first president’s, birthday. But then, who knows, maybe good old George doesn’t even know when his birthday/ is anymore. , ' " When I woke up last Mon day (the day the U.S. officially celebrated as Washington’s,’ and in some cases Lincoln’s gotten off for Ground Hog’s Birthday combined) the voice Day on Feb. 2 (Lincoln’s coming from my clock radio celebrated birthday). told me that it was Sonny My grandma’s birthday was Bono’s birthday, with no men on, Feb. 22, the same, day as tion of Washington. Washington’s used to be. Not realizing what day the Therefore, as 1-waS growing rest of the country was calling up, it was easy for me to it, I went downstairs to get remember when it was because ready to go to school. To my I just had to wait -for surprise, my sister was not get Washington’s Birthday to roll ting ready to go to work (at the around. Oregon Department of Fish My grandma died in 1979, and Wildlife). She couldn’t be but in the last years of her life it getting off for Sonny Bono’s would get rather confusing birthday, could she, as she had whether we. should celebrate feedback“»“**"“«*""^«" Staff infection plagues schedule To The Editor: It is interesting to note how often “Staff” appears under the instructor column in the winter and spring term schedules. In comparing the staff and instruc tor’s names, there were by far more instructor’s names than the word “staff.” Now, I realize how hard it must be to coor dinate the. teachers to the times they wish and to develop a schedule for each semester. And I commend the efforts of. the people involved. However, I feel “staff” notices should be abolished. “Staff” there would be no in visibile teachers. The teacher would know the times and the place of where he or she is go ing to teachi And the student would not have that figment of imagination for a teacher. I don’t think it should be a lottery for the student for.who he or There is the legal aspect of she gets as a teacher. The in Another reason to abolish putting the names on the ability of not being able to “staff” is I think it’s not efficient schedule. Once a commitment chose a teacher, thè inconve enough. An example of this is' has been made by the teacher it nience for the teacher and the the math lectures which have is binding, and cannot be student, no conflict, shows that different instructors lecturing revoked unless circumstances “Staff” is antiquàinted and just about each session. Now, if deem it necessary from'the should be abolished. it was already decided on who teacher of the class. With no Matt Johnson For one, students have the right to know who the teacher will be in each class. Each teacher has a format he or she must follow; however, teachers have different methods of teaching. I feel the student has the right to be informed on the class instructor. would teach the sessions for each lecture, the teacher and the student would not have a conflict. The teachers would know the times they lecture and could budget their time more effectively, or use it anyway they want to. , her birthday oh the day that it really was, or when Washington’s birthday was celebrated. The musical chairs that the government is playing with the holidays is getting so confusing tha on Inauguration <)ay (remember, Jan. 20? Thel9th if people would be allowed to get off work for it), a woman on tire bus I was riding to school asked the bus driver, “What are all the flags out today, for?” But I guess there was a bit of an ex cuse for that one. It was also the day that the hostages were set free. It would .seeem that if jt is necessary for the holidays to change dates every year, that they could be made closer to] the dates that they originated from. For instarice, for this year, celebrating Lincoln’s bir thday bn Feb. 13, , and Washington’s on the 20 or the 23, that way we'’would be closer to the original dates and we could still have a three-day weekend. What would Washington say if he were alive today? He was the one who couldn’t lie about chopping down the cherry tree. But yet, we’re not celebrating liis birthday bn the true, day t h a t it is; ‘Edge of Max’ backers view approbrium Editor’s note: A review is the opinion of one who is knowledgeable of the art in which he or she is reviewing. Generally, a good critic (such as Richard Greene) has a greater knowledge of music than the general public. That is what makes him a critic. If we had to print everything that the general public thought, no new insight would be given and the whole article would be a waste of time and space. ...But they made money To The Editor: There are important lessons to be learned in Mr. Greene’s review of “The Edge of Max” (“Max Loses Edge” in Feb. 18 edition of “The Print”). The most important being the difference between con structive cirticism and slander. In his review, Mr. Greene add ed many useless criticisms, ie. “Some tunes were too obscure, others were too old,” and he conveniently forgot many points in “The Edge’s” favor, ie. the fact that they drew a larger crowd than “Johnny and the Distractions.” To expand on my first point, who is to say that some tunes are too obscure to be played at a dance? If your record collec tion doesn’t happed to include any albums from Derek and the Dominoes” does that mean that Eric Clapton is too obscure to be listened to? By the same 'token, although “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” may be old standard, Peter Frampton was perform ing it on all three of his last American tburs, Johnny Page 2? Winter still plays it in concert and the song receives a lot of air play on the radio. Does the fact that it was written 15 years ago disqualify it? No! It just pro ves its virtue as a timeless Rock and Roll hit. The dance itself gained around $250 profit for the ASG fund. This is the first dance this year that made it in to the black., I think that we, as students, owe “The Edge” a great deal of thanks, not only for the money, but for the entertainment they provided us with three hours of danceable, enjoyable music at the dance and an hour of free music at noon that day. As a concerned student, I am enraged to think that the “official publication of the students of Clackamas Community College” treats performers like “The Edge of Max” so shabbily. The review DID NOT reflect the opinion of the general student body. Ask all the students who attended the dance is you think other wise. . ‘ . Sean Carlson ¡..But- they were good and loud To The Editor: As a very dedicated fan of Rock-n-Roll, I would like to comment on R.W. Greene’s review of “The Edge of Max” sighted in last week’s edition of “The Print” (“Max Loses Edge”). I am not sure where Mr. Greene learned to Rock-n-Roll (if he ever did), but I have a hunch it may have been from, the A.M. radio. Although I can agree with some of his comments concer ning The Edge, many were ob viously not those of a Rocker. The main reason The Edge of Max does not play “a hint of funk or soul” is because they are a ROCK band! This fact may be difficult for anyone into Disco (funk, soul...same type of thing) to come to terms with. A dance band that plays heavy metal music performs Rock-n-Roli! I cringe at the thought of Foreigner or Judas Priest ever claying or ever hav ing played funk or soul (I think I am getting sick). As for the band’s selection of songs, I liked them—and it seems that some/250-plus peo ple agreed with me. I think I even saw R.W. himself .out there rockin’ with the rest...Watch put—Rock is cat ching! The Edge played loud.. It maybe was too loud for some, but not for me! No rock fan ever thinks rock music is played too loud. These type of tunes demand volume! Rock-n-Roll is supposed to be turned up! I would also enjoy enlighten ing some to the fact that a crowd of 280 individuals show ed up—more people than at tended the “Johnny and the Distractions” CCC perfor mance. The Edge did the noon gig for no pay, and only asked for $300, or less, depending on what was made at the door. Anything above $300 was pro fit for the ASG. For once (and only once since its history), the Student Government made some cash on a dance. This jvas due to the massive promo- tion efforts of The Edge’s Tom Simmons. It proved to be one of the most entertaining and | profitable events the ASG has put on. The people got what : they paid for—finally! taking into consideration that Thè Edge of Max has been solid for only four months, 1 think they put on a great show—they had the people rockin’! I guess to sum up my view...“I know it’s only Rock- n-Roll, b’ut I like it...” Many of us even love it, and it will take a lot more than one R.W. Greene to stop a movement like that! x. Sincerely, Michele Miles Rock-n-Roll fanatic staff office: Trailer B; telephone; 657-8400, ext. 309 or 310 editor: Thomas A. Rhodes assignment editor: Matt Johnson; news editor: J. Dana Haynes arts editor: R.W. Greene; feature editor: Steve Lee sports editor: Rick Obritschkewitsch photo editor: Duffy Coffman staff writers: Linda Cabrera, Amy DeVour, David Hayden, Tom Jeffries, Mike Rose, Sysy Ryan staff photographers: Brenda Feltman, Ramona Isackson, Sue Hanneman typesetter: Kathy Walmsley; graphics: Lynn Griffith cartoonist: J. Dana Haynes advertising and business: Dan Champie adviser: Suzie Boss Clackamas Community College
