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“Micro-climate” takes place of waste space
By D. Dietrich
Of The Print
A former industrial site has
taken on a new look due to
hard work generated by
students and staff at
Clackamas Community Col
lege.
An
“Outdoor
sculptural” as Jerry Herr
mann, director of the John In
skeep Environmental Learning
Center, called it, is near com
pletion.
Located behind the Art
Center, the approximately 20’’
by 80’ space will be utilized as
an area for art classes and for
fulfilling the aesthetic needs of
nature lovers. Formerly con
sisting of “distinct levels of
concrete slabs,” said Herr-
mann, the area was not con cited the problem of creating a
ducive to student’s needs. Her correct drainage system. Herr
rmann added that the concrete mann said the end result will
slabs would reflect the heat be a “micro-climate” meaning
and make it uncomfortably that it will be “it’s own little
hot for people sitting outside environment.” He’s hoping
during the warmer seasons.
that this spring will bring with
Herrmann said that the idea it the ground cover planned
of renovating the space was for the area.
proposed years ago but re
Several kinds of plants are
mained dormant until the planned to provide a comfor
volunteer efforts of former table setting for students.
student Robert Waller started Among the types of plants in
the project last year. Con corporated in the space will be
tinued efforts this year Vinca minor, Japanese
brought the project nearer to Spurge, which is designated to
completion and Herrmann provide shade, and Oregon
said he hopes to add picnic Grape. Herrmann stated that a
tables by spring time.
natural setting was proposed
Herrmann said it was a as part of the E.L.C.’s format.
“real challenge” to make the Native Rhodedendrons will
space an enjoyable area and provide color to the area.
Courtyard behind Art Center will provide a working area for art
classes as well as a peaceful place to relax for following warm
seasons.
Photo by Joel Miller
Someday.. .You
Dallas McKennon instructs the Fundamentals
of Theater class in voice control. McKennon
was the voice behind many Disney cartoons and
other productions. He now tours Oregon
teaching his vocal styles. McKennon will teach
the class Feb. 11, 13,15.
Photo by Joel Miller
Album review
Madam X
By Ji Jason
Of The Print
DON’T BISK BUBBLLA!
(German Measles)
March of Dimes
Kom-jv
The amazing thing about
Madam X is not the fact that
they play hard-driving heavy
metal. It’s not the fact that
most of thei • songs soundlike a
cross between Motley Crue
and Twisted Sister, either. It’s
not even very amazing that
this four-member group won
the Creem magazine award for
“Thank God for heavy metal
so people like this have
something to do,” (refering to
their appearance).
The amazing thing is...Max
ine Petrucci. This woman
sizzles on every guitar chord
on this debut album called
“We Reserve The Right.” For
those of you who are lost by
now, let me explain why Max
ine is so amazing.
Throughout the history of
heavy-metal music, women’s
place has traditionally been as
scantly-dressed models for
album covers. True, Maxine
and her sister drummer, Roxy
Pertucci are scantly-dressed on
this album cover, but the vinyl
screams for itself. Coupled
with vocalist Bret Kaiser and
bassist Chris “Godzilla”
Doliber, these four produce a
rich, hard-rocking sound that
doesn’t let up.
The title cut, “Reserve The
Right To Rock,” sounds like
pure Twisted Sister, which will
probably require it to be the
first single released.
One plus for this group’s
success is that although the
songs aren’t very melodic, the
rhythms and choruses make
each song a potential hit.
Similar to such groups as
Motley Crue and Twisted
Sister in many ways, Madam
X still carries a unique sound.
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