Page12 THE CLACKAMAS PRINT The Sporting Fool Speaks by Aaron Brown Notes & things... It is amazing to me that things in the Sports Department have kept fairly cohesive. Unfortu­ nately, there will be someone else at’the helm of thedepart- ment since I have decided to trans­ fer to PCC for Winter and Spring terms. It was a tough choice, but it is my best interest. My stay at Clackamas has been a positive one. The paper has been my focus of enjoyment and release, but all good things must come to a close. There are a few loose ends that needed to be addressed, so here it goes. ... Well sports rans, the cross country season here has come to a close. It was an enjoyable sea­ son the concluded in a positive way, with them winning the com­ bined championship as well as the women’s championship. Congratulations to every single member of the team, you all deserve to be recognized for your achievement It also hard to see Shayne Corson, a mem­ ber of the women’s team, unable to compete this year. Hopefully you will be able to next year. ... Has anyone heard anything else or any new developments on the game room lately? My “ears” have been relatively si­ lent recently, so I have no idea what is going to happen. Hope­ fully the administration is actu­ ally considering what is involved in any perspective move. The only new development is in reference to a letter sent by a memberof the faculty, who is opposed to the game room. I felt it was my job to tell you that the reference to the "Music Man" was used out of context. Watch the movie again. By the way, it is one of my favorites of all time. ... The Blazers are 9-0 (as of Monday)! I really think Rip City is here to stay. Too bad that good old Drazen Petrovic ¿.upset with his play time. Petrovic should have been reprimanded for his comments, and rightfully so that he is now $500 poorer? ... Those Chicago Black Hawks are ripping up the NHL, much to the pleasure of a friend, an ar­ dent Hawk supporter. Ed Belfour sure is a candidate for Rookie of the Year. ... Who ¿this John Cullen dude? It was just two years ago*where he scored 49 points in 79 games as a third liner. He struck me as a pretty good scorer who was not utilized under the Ubriaco re­ gime in Pittsburgh. It’s nice to see him leading Gretzky (Mr. Ego) in the scoring race. Keep goingjohn! ... Once again it is time for the rookie update. I’m going to stick with Mats Sundih, but Sergei Federov, playing for Detroit, Alan Scnacht’s favorite team, is definitely the front runner right now. Watch out for Belfour. The Devil Watch: 12-9-1 ... Why was Ed Olczyck traded to Winnipeg? Hmm, at least he’ll be on a playoff bound team, rather than the Toronto Maple Laughs. SPORTS November 21,199 Cougars finish third overall in league play by Brenda Hodgen In the middle of the game, though, I guess the girls just decided that Sports Writer The Cougar Volleyball team this wasn’t what they wanted to rounded off their season with a happen,” exclaimed Woods. “Once bit of success last week. The team we won that game, I think we just tied for third place in league fin­ threw Umpqua and were able to ishing with a league record of 8- sweep them in the next two games.” 6 and 14-7 overall. The ladies needed that match To achieve their success the in order to go to the play-offs. The Cougars first met up with South­ win put them into a three-way tie western Oregon Community Col­ for third place with Chemeketa, lege Nov. 9 in Randall Gym suf­ and Umpqua. fering a disappointing loss in three In order to determine who straight games; 2-15,7-15,6-15. would contend at the third place Coach Kathie Woods ex­ position in the play-offs, the three plained, “We were just never able teams met once again in a neutral to get going. It was a struggle place, Linn Benton Community ■ from the first serve,” she contin­ College, Nov 12. The Cougars ued. “All we can do is give credit were up against Chemeketa, but to SWOCC, they played a good took a loss in three games; 10-15, game and just kept the ball going.” 11-15,0-15 eliminating them from They then moved on to an competition in the NWAACC essential victory over Umpqua Championships. Nov. 10 in three straight games; “The first two games weren’t 17-15,15-3,15-3. This time Fresh­ too bad against Chemeketa, but man Wendy Haugen led the the last one was definitely con­ Cougars with 16 kills, 10 digs and vincing,” stated Woods. 1 ace, “Wendy had a great game,” Key players against Cheme­ Woods stated. Team Captain keta were Julie Braman with 7 Teha Chevron came through with kills, and 12 digs; Haugen with 10 19 assists, and 1 ace; Tara White digs; White with 8 digs; Chevron was another key player with 15 with 13 assets and 1 ace; and Debbie kills, 13 digs, 1 ace and 3 blocks; Asboe with 3 blocks. and Freshman Jenny Gay was Four Cougar ladies received there with 15 assists. honors. Julie Braman was awarded “The first game we were down 1st Team All League, Tara White 3-12, which looked really bad af­ received 2nd Team All League, ter we had just lost to SWOCC. and Tisha Chevron and Debbie Phcio by Eric Scndei Talk about heavy blockadge. The Cougars are looking forwa to improving upon this year's performance. Asboe were granted Honorable Mention All League. In addition Clackamas will be hosting the All Star game Satur­ day Dec. 1 and Tara White has been chosen to play on the South­ ern Region’s team. Team awards will be announced Dec. 5 at t team’s Awards Banquet. Looking on to next year W says, “I think next year looks to a great year. We have five possib returning players and we’ve g ten some good experience out this season.” Tai' chi anyone? by Nolan Kidwell StaffWriter The tai’ chi ch’uan class (a form of the martial arts) will be taught again here at the college by David-Dorian Ross starting this winter term. The tai’ chi class was origi­ nally offered as a community education course, but as it be­ came more popular it was of­ fered for one college credit each termlastyear. The class was not offered during the fall term this yearbutwill be back forthe win­ ter term. Tai’ chi is based on the idea that, “you can be effective mar­ tial artist without being fast and strongbydevelopingyour inter­ nal power,” according to Ross. He described it more simply as “Kung Fu in slow motion.” “It’s a vety portable exercise,” stated Carolyn Eddy who prac­ tices intermediate, tai chi which is the more practical, self de­ fense form of the art. Carol Pienovi who has been practicing tai chi for two years said, “It’s very relaxing and a moderate form of aerobic exer­ cise.” Pienovi and Eddy have a tai chi club forming here on campus for those who already know tai chi and can be con­ tacted through the counseling office. Tai’ chi is a series of 24 slow movements which can be used in self defense. It was developed * in the middle of the seventeenth century in China by a general in the Chinese home guards dur­ ing the Ming Dynasty. The word “chi” comes from the Chinese word “qi” meaning inner power. The class will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays during this winter. Advance Registration at PSU is a smart move Why? You’ll save time—and lots of it—using Advance Registration to sign up for winter term classes at Portland State. What if I haven’t been admitted to PSU? Anyone can enroll for seven or fewer credits without being admitted. (But you’ll have to be admitted for more than seven credits.) How does Advance Registration work? It’s easy! Pick up a Time Schedule of Classes and a blue Course Request Form at one of these locations at PSU: ■ Registration Window in Neuberger Hall Lobby, 824 SW • Harrison. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 5-p.m. on Fridays. ■ Visitors’ Information Center in the Campus Safety and Security Office, comer of SW Broadway and College. The Center is open 24 hours, a day. What’s the deadline? Mail in the completed Courses Request Form to the PSU Registrar’s Office or return it in person to the Registration Window in Neuberger Hall Lobby. Either way, the deadline is Friday, November 30,1990. And then? Your course schedule and bill will be mailed to you on December 6. Office of the Registrar 725-3412 Portland State