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"Friends, Romans, and countrymen. Lend me your ears." | Noise control Imagine being a speaker, actor, or musician -- addres- sing your audience. Your effectiveness depends on your ability to reach that audience. In the background, a steady hum of cafeteria con- versation dominates the scene. Pinball machines rudely interupt your delivery. And to top it off, a constant stream of people flows back and forth in front of you causing the attention of the audience to be disrupted. All of these "background factors" are found on the CCC campus whenever a performer entertains in the Community Center Mall. The noise encountered in this area cannot be felt during large concerts, such as jazz ensemble presentá tions, because the volume of the music usually drowns out this distraction. In the case of demonstrations, such as the recent pool tournament, noise is a part of the festivities and a casual atmosphere results in more audience participation. But when a performance demands complete atten- tion in order to be appreciated, these factors can be very effective in reducing the quality of the performance. Such was the case recently when the Ashland actors of Southern Oregon State College gave a demonstration in the CC Mall. Granted, this area, because of its central location, is the best spot on campus to entertain a large audience. But why should the audience and performers have to put up with these distractions? To misquote Shakespeare, "The course of attention never did run smooth." £ £ :$ £ £ £ :$ £ £ £ is £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ M-i-c k-e-y £ £ £ £ £ :< £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £■ At last week's student government meeting four students, three of them ASG members, wore Mickey Mouse hats. The idea was derived from an editorial last year dealing with student elections and were worn to protest the direction or lack of direction that student govern- ment is taking this year. Michael Ayers, Associated Student Government presi- dent, is letting things get completely out of hand. Seemingly, Ayers has not taken the time to learn the correct procedures by which to conduct meetings as set forth in the constitution of the Associated Students of Clackamas Community College. So far this year student government meetings have ranged from mildly confusing to chaotic. If Ayers wishes to disregard the current procedures we suggest that he come up with some sort of alternative. Ignoring the fact that such procedures exist is ridiculous. For their part, the senate should question Ayers on why he isn't "hip" to the procedures. Tolerance of this deficiency by the senate is inexcusable and will make a shambles out of student government. To the Editor: I am the Activity Director for Clackamas Community Cl Associated Student Government, and I thought it was the fl the Student Government, (and no one elses) that no one col the functions at the college, but I quickly found out diffel At the beginning of the year we put out a survey during J tion and the response was so poor that we should have given! wall. We also had a movie review and no one really cared. | I guess what I'm trying to say is I need your input in ol give you, as students and individuals, what you want and nJ I want. But without your input the bands are playing to thf the speakers are talking to chairs, and the coffee house I are playing into a group of rude people who don't care to h'l music, anyway. I ask you, as your representative, "What do yol at all these functions." Please answer by putting a note in J in the Student Activities Office or by seeing me in pit To the Editor: Pat Bn Activities Directol 2 | I think too many people observing the sports program at! amas Community College just ignore wrestling. The other dl the pool tournament, I heard somebody say something like, "I amas will finally be first at something." Well, if people would! and look at the wrestling team's record for the past seven! they would find that CCC has been the league and state chan! each year. They have been first, third and sixth in the N1 tournament in Worthington, Minnesota in the last seven! Thirty-six wrestlers have gone to the national competition an! have come back being champions in their weight division.! team record for the past seven years is, 99-23-3, which is al outstanding record. I If people would take the time to go to the wrestling mil like they do other sport activities, they would find this spot! as exciting as football, basketball, or any other sport, if not! So before you start putting CCC down for not being good in! thing, go to a wrestling match. 2 Tim! Physical Edu! To the Editor: PUBLICATIONS STAFF 19600 S. Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Offices: Trailer B --Telephone: 656-2631, ext. 278 or 259 editor Jim Rogers*news editor Harry Bielskis*feature editor Vickie Josi*sports editor Amanda Eggleston*arts & entertainment Cyndi Bacon*copy editor Happie Thacker*photo editor Jerry Wheeler*reporters Brent Benson, Barbara Dikty, Cindy Ralston, Happie Thacker, Patricia Watson, Steve Williams, Lenna Fitch, Joe McFeron, Randy Frank, Ron Yoder*photographers Brian Snook, Born Chhay, Larry Jackson, Steve Wilkowske, Lorraine Stratton*artists Denise Linck, Dan Ackerman*business manager Ron Schaumburg*advertising Bob Northrup, John Drury, Paul Byers, Debbie Sipe*production manager Denise Linck*advisor Randy Clark* The Cougar Print is the weekly student-managed newspaper for Clackamas Community College, financed through student fees and advertising. Opinions expressed in the Cougar Print do not necessarily reflect those of the CCC administration, faculty or the Associated Student Government. Editorials, columns and signed letters reflect only the opinions of the editors and the persons signing them. Correspondence should be addressed to the above address. Page 4 I am writing to you in regards of a little known group of wl located at the Law School, University of Oregon, Eugene! 97403. I They are known to the Associated Students of the Universil Oregon as the Womans Law Forum. They comprise 50 female] students (28 percent of the law class) who ernestly belie! female equality and wish to see equal representation throu* our government process. fl I fully support these gallant young ladies and I hope youg too. You see, during the present lame-duck executive sessional White House, there is much fertile potential for politically red! the issue here to a non-issue. In Essence, Now is the time to! this issue up. i( Thomas Michael Co! Student, Socio! UC l| Thursday, December 2,191 1