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Page 2 THE CLACKAMAS PRINT NEWS April 8,1992 America blames Japan for economic woes Students voice feelings on 'Japan bashing' Dates to remember April 11 is the last day CCC students can drop classes and receive a refund. On April 13 the late registration fee of $25 per class begins. May 9 is the last day CCC studnents can drop classes without responsibility fora grade. On May 25 the college will be closed for Memorial |j|y. Star gazing at ELC The observatory at the John Inskeep Environmental Learning Centex is open to the public every clear Wednes day, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admis- sion is $130 per person. CCC breakfast speaker to fo cus on women's sexuality Dr. Marlene Tufts, who has taught the popular class “Human Sexuality” at CCC for 15 years, will speak on Cele brating Women’s Sexuality, April 22,7:30 to 9 a.m.. in the Small Dining Room. Dr. Tufts’ presentation is part of the Focus on Women issues breakfast series. Those who are interested can register for WKS 1-01. The fee is $5.50, which includes a continental breakfast. Graduation petitions available Students planning to complete their program of study at the end of Spring term should have petitions on file in the Registrar's Office now. by Allan Ziemke Staff Writer/Photographer “Japan bashing” has been in the news lately, and The Clacka mas Print decided to get some views on this touchy subject from a few CCC Japanese students. Keioko Enomoto has been in the states for over two years. She talked about the economy of both countries and why Japan seems to be doing so much better. “Japan is only concerned with Japan,” she says. “Japan comes first there; they are all set On one main goal to be the best.” These students generally don’t understand why some Ameri cans feel threatened by the Japa nese. “It’s sad,” Mika Tanno says. “The American people should be happy when the Japanese bring their companies here. This improves business for everyone.” Masa Shida, a Japanese student who is taking general stud ies, is critical of both countries. “Japanese Auto Executives are very narrow-minded. They feel their cars are far superior to anything the nomic woes. As in the case where the media is told by the head of a major automobile company that they are laying off 2,000 work ers because they can’t deal with all the foreign competition. When asked if and how this bad press was affecting him per sonally on campus, Shida said, “Some times people look at me too long and I wonder what they are. thinking in their heads. Do they see me, or just the country I’m from?” Americans have, yet, they close their markets to any outside com petition. But until the quality of the American product improves, they can’t compete there.” The media may be shoul dering some .of the blame for the current wave of “Japan bashing,” however, the media cannot take all of the blame for the country’s eco photo by David VanKeuren 7fs sad... The American people should be happy when the Japanese bring their com panies here. This improves business for ev eryone." -Mika Tanno McGuffery takes bronze medals in National Debate "Helpline" volunteers needed Family Support Volunteers are needed. Parents Anonymous of Oregon is a child abuse prevention program which offers support groups and a 24-hour telephone “Helpline.” Volunteers are needed for a two-hour children’s group meeting, once a week at locations throughout the community. Complete training is provided for the “Helpline” that can be answered from the volunteer’s home during one four-hour shift per week. There are opportunities of internships and practicums. Mote information is available from Jan McGrath at 238-8819. Running for office? by Robert A. Hibberd Co-Editor-in-Chief CCC Debate Team mem ber Cheron McGuffery placed high in the Phi Rho Pi National Conven tion and Tournament, hosted by Southeastern Illinois College, and held last week in St. Louis, Mis- W CtotÎOMtOA pitot Editors: Melissa Freds. Rob Hibberd ASG elections are approaching. Students wishing to nm for office can pick up a candidate packet in the Student Activities Office. The packet includes a cover letter, with all pertinent dates and requirements: the petition; job . descriptions; and the behavior code. News Editor: Nolan C. Kidwell Sports Editor: Lane ScheUeman Photo Editor: David VanKeuren Copy Editor: Frank Jordan Business Manager: Brenda Hodgen Health insurance for students Student health insurance is available on a term or yearly basis can be purchased by the third Friday of each term. For more about this type of insurance, students can contact the Student Activities Office. Staff Writers: Heidi Branstator, Maurice Glenn, Daphne Hartt.Tracy Hobbs, Gin ger Land, Scott Morris, Kevin Shields, Greg Tully. Photographers: Vivian Johnson, Kyle ■Moe, Allan Ziemke. Production Assistant: Tobbl Ireland Childcare available at CCC Camp Fire Community Childcare i^ available on campus, at child care in positions come with a tuition waiver. Dea tions is April 10,5 p.m. BeSttdent Activities W^anWij Advisor: Linda Vogt The Cteckamas Print almetobeafairand Impartial newspaper covering the college community. Opinions expressed In The Clackamas Print do not necessarily re flect those of the college administration, faculty, or advertisers. The Clackamas Print Is a weekly publication distributed every Wednesday except for finale week. The open advertising rate Is $3.75 per column inch. Clackamas Community Col lege 19600 S Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon;97045. Trailer B. Telephone: 657-6955, ext. 2309 (office), ext. 2577 (advertising), ext 2575 (production). <____________ > souri. “I took home two bronze trophies,” said McGuffery upon her return to Oregon. The debate tournament hosted 80 different schools from across the country. “One hundred thirty people competed in the Lincoln- Douglas and eighty people competed in the persuasion,” McGuffery explained. Lincoln-Douglas de bates are six-team debates. A record of at least three wins and three losses is needed to advance out of preliminaries in this cate was really different having the judge sitting on a couch rather than behind a desk.” McGuffery traveled to the tournament with fellow debate team member Kelly Brennan. gory. “I went six and zero in the preliminaries,” said McGuffery. “The resolution was that advertising degrades the quality of life in the United States. You have to debate both sides of the resolution. I had to debate that advertising is good and that ad vertising is bad,” McGuffery commented. McGuffey’s undefeated preliminary round sent her into , the finals. “I broke into finals and I had to do another round, which I lost,” said McGuffery. “That kept me from competing for a gold or silver.” “I won a bronze in per suasion and a bronze in Lincoln- Douglas. I missed winning a silver in persuasion by one point.” McGuffery enjoyed the tournament. “I had a blast. It was really fun,” said McGuffery. “The whole tournament was held inside a hotel room. It photo by Vivian Johnson Cheron McGuffery received two bronze trophies at a debate in Missouri. “Frank selected the two people that had the most experience and were considered the most com petitive,” explained McGuffery about why Coach Harlow chose her .and Brennan to go to the competition. “Throughout the year, I have i broken into finals in every tourna ment except two and Kelly has bro ken into finals in every tournament except one,” said McGuffery. McGuffery has learned a lol from her debate experience. “I have learned to state my point calmly instead of babbling, which happens a lot in debate, a lot of bab bling.” “I really like debating one- on-one. To, all by yourself, get up there and communicate is great.”
