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5 të&ERTON 'io UHM VOUWE WlMT RONWiJb THAT VOUH ECONOMISTS UEÄE Off W AMWAON?/ Editor’s notes Levy defeat of little concern to rockers IIORE IN THE 'HOLE' THÄN THOUGHT. Two weeks ago, “The Print” published a music review of a group called “The Edge of Max” who played at a dance on cam pus. In the same week as the budget and construe* tion levy defeats, we receiv ed four letters defending the Edge of Max’s honor. How many letters did we /fa SPEAKER O’ receive concerning the two THE HOUSE, I levy failures? None. A53URf you uU . Really now! It’s even fe/KK VER &ÜÖCET 1<UTS ALL Ttff UW ; more interesting that two y /THANKS. IHlb'S BEEN A of the four letters came from student employees of ? A PRfny T0U6H L>££K, ÜHAT ÜiïH ELSALKAfW, the College. Sean Carlson THE HOUSE (ASG vice president) and Of REPRESENTATIVES V GÛiNû C0HDÖ... J Michele Miles both work —■.. —— « r»-.. for the College. It’s intrigu ing to find out where peo ple’s real interest lie. What’s obviously in view is that the two college levy defeats interested very few, while a small, two-bit rock- and-roll band running amok in the Community CONOO? Center Lounge garnished $77.80 worth of advertising L TöRüEt ro/Aj space in the paper, which is rtt'NTIÔN THRT?LOE V , ALL TI¿HTENlHíf THf I L OLD VsLLX TIP, ) more than what the levies would have cost per person in the next fiscal year. That’s the power of a “rocker.” “Being a ’rocker/ I can care about rock music, but don’t have to care about where I hear the music from. So what if the budget levy failed, they insulted my boyfriend’s rock group! So what if the budget levy failed, “The Edge of Max” pulled in a profit for me and my ASG friends. So what if the budget levy failed, we can use the profits they reaped upon us to help the school’s three-year deficit of 423,197,358. Now we only need $23,197,058. “So what if the budget levy failed, I’m still more compelled to write a letter concerning the critical bap tism (which all groups have) of a rock group than of the possible bankruptcy of the college that offers one of the lowest tuitions of any college in Oregon. “Where are my priorities as a rocker? Obviously with the music. It will train me for a job as a dishwasher at Sambos, as an usher at a movie house, as a gasoline attendant,- or what-have- you. Because of rock-and- roll, I will be able to utter great prose such as, “Two lips touching together cheek to cheek, sweatshirt to sweater.” Great stuff! Pulitzer Prize winning (or at least ‘People’s Choice Awards’) for sure. Pass me a beer, Portland Wrestling is on.” Ladies and gentlemen, without the budget levy, there won’t be any college for the “Edge of Max” (or any other group) to play at. I would like to see a little more concern for this col lege, and a little less for our entertainment—be it good or bad. If the budget levy doesn’t pass on the March 31 election, all that money (tons of it, I hear) “The Edge of Max” raked in will all have been tor naught. Speaking of the budget levy, I know a perfect way in which we could pass it. j We’ll get “The Edge of Max” to compose a theme song. Something like “Vote for the college levy/Haay Babeee!” would be just perfect. Every “rocker” from here to Timbucktou will come and vote for the college levy. Sounds ter rific, doesn’t it? As everyone keeps writing, “rock-and-roll will live forever.” But if the budget levy isn’t passed in March, this college won’t live past June. Nothing will exist save empty buildings and empty heads. Let’s concentrate on passing this budget levy so, a couple of years from now, we won’t see signs spray-painted on buildings saying: Clackamas Community College lives! 1967-1981 Thomas A. Rhodes Editor feedback ‘Max’ critic relies on many inferences To The Editor: TiOT TO LtôWri UÍ CALLEO THE HOtmAV m..WE '' aloha ” ROOK 15 V0UR5 LTHROOStH Vour taste in reviewing been. As for criticizing each groups leaves very much to be and every member of the band, desired. Everyone knows that a at least they have the en good critic has at least one thusiasm and the right beat to good thing to say about each and, every one of their anything they critique. This col songs. To me, each member lege and the people that go performed to the “Max,”,and here, (Including you), should they could not have been much have been privileged to hear better than they were. I give a the “Edge of Max” perform. lot of credit to the lead singer They were better (way better) who had a lot of beat and a ter than the average grouD. Check rific voice, and not to mention your local bars out, (If you’re also the fact that he was a great old enough) and then you danceron stage. The only way might change your mind on the the “Edge of Max” could of “Edge of Max” being one of been any better, is if they hundreds. As for how long the would of played longer. I group has been together, why would advise you to stop judg don’t you ask them before you ing competence of each start to assume how long it has member, because you have no A BIG thanks to all involved To The Editor: A “Letter to the editor” is one way to communicate and hopefully reach all the students and staff who participated in the C.C.C. Festival of the Per forming Arts. To all who did—a big THANK YOU is in order! To the dancers, actors/ac- tresses, musicians/singers, and video artists-- CONGRATULATIONS! Not only did you present three fine performances, bat you also were able to cooperate and work together as one cohesive group. This was no small feat considering the somewhat less than ideal conditions for a technical undertaking of this magnitude.' To the staff, who showed dedication to their respective art form, to the college, and to a goal set forth some nine mon ths ago during Spring Term of 1980—Thanks! Without your combined expertise, coopera tion, dedication and patience, the show never could have taken place. To the combined audiences, some 700 people, thank you for attending and supporting the performing arts students of Clackamas Community Col-, lege. To all those who supported the program from “behind the scenes”--the college custo dians, electricians, staff arid students who cooperated and accepted the inconveniences of practices and performances in the Mall-Thank you! It took time, effort, dedica tion, talent, patience, and cooperation on the part of some 75 individuals who were directly involved with the pro gram to make the C.C.C. Festival of Performing Arts a success! x To all . who participated-THANK YOU! Debbie Baker Student Activities Staff idea how smart they are, and besides, we’re talking about “music” not “brains.” : The type of music played was obviously advertised to be “rock,” so I have no idea why you expected “Disco, or soul.” If you want to hear these, go to your local “Disco Studio/; “Disco is out,” but rock-n-roll will live on forever. The songs are also a matter of opinion. I would like to know what is wrong with some “oldies’* of the Rolling Stones and other groups. If you don’t appreciate the old songs played, you must not appreciate music at all. As for you not liking loud music, go home and watch Lawrence. Welk. As for advice, I would advise you to appreciate older music as well as new. If you want to hear “new” music, go buy the album. Arid as for writing reviews, I would advise you to go and learn a little more oni critiquing things. The only thing that the band has against.them right now is the- fact that they do not have* the right contacts to become professional. I think the “Edge of Max” deserves some credit' for all they have done. J. K. Holcombe student Editor’s Nóte: Subject is closed. staff THE PRINT, a member of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, aims to be a fair and impartial Journalistic medium covering the campus community as thoroughly as possible. Opi nions expressed in THE PRINT do not necessarily reflect those of the College administration, faculty, Associated Student Govern ment or other staff members of THE PRINT. 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. 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