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-w (J)± UN LOIN t The Clackamas Print Page 4 Wednesday, April 3, 1994 Death Valley? Yes, and it was a blast (Top Left) Students in the History of Southwest Deserts ciass traveled to Death Valley over Spring Break. This course fulfills three credits of science requirements. California Public Broadcasting (Top Right) who happened to be on location, filmed the class in the midst of exploration. (Right) Bob Misley, leader of the pack, learns to appreciate just how “good” water is. Letter to the Editor. Student seeks balance from both ideas schools in Europe require stu should not be impossible, since Dear Editor: In your last two issues, dents to learn English alongside none are asked to give up their passionate voices have argued their native German, Swedish, native languages. Indeed, none both for and against establish etc., and many Europeans learn of the steps required to estab ing English as the official lan four or five languages by the lish an international auxiliary guage of the United States. time they become adults. Many language are truly impossible. Although I agree, with the in Latin America become flu Most are far easier than things teachers of English aS a sec- ent in both Spanish and their humainity has already accom ond language — that more own various Native American plished, such as the U.N. Uni versal Declaration of Human harm than good would result languages. Once established, this inter Rights and the many achieve from “English-only” laws — I also agree with some of Mr. national language would, in ef ments of achievements of Eatherton’s observations, and fect, be the official second lan agencies such as the World would like to suggest a Way guage of every country in the Health Organization. Implementing such a pro to address the concerns of both world. Information so impor sides. The idea is not my own, tant that it must be made ac gram is well within the capa however. It is one of the so cessible to everyone could be bilities of the United Nations, cial principles of my religion, printed in this language. Gov particularly if the idea receives the Baha’i Faith, which calls ernments would not need to pay the support of the United' for the adoption of an interna the cost of printing documents States. The advantages to be tional auxiliary language as a in multiple languages. Interna gained from an auxiliary lan necessary step for the promo tional commerce, diplomacy, guage far outweigh any finan and understanding would not cial costs required to establish tion of international peace. An auxiliary language can require people to spend years it, and once it is established it also overcome the expenses of their lives mastering differ will add very little to the bud and cultural barriers arising ent languages, and because this gets we already need to spend from the multiple languages language would be auxiliary, on public education. However, spoken in the U.S. and in the the strength and beauty of it is a long-term solution world. The idea itself is quite humanity ’s many different cul whose benefits will take time simple. An auxiliary language tures and languages would not to become apparent, so we in would not replace the native be erased by enforced unifor America will need td.over- • come our cultural attachment language of any nation or cul mity. The most difficult phase of to short-term results. Surely ture, but would be taught in schools in every nation, along a program to establish such a we are capable side their native languages. language would be finding in of that, aren’t We? Sincere Regards, This would not exceed the ternational agreement on which Kevin Haines abilities of students. Many one language to use, but this Employment , Opportunities Cruise Ships Now Hiring - Earn up to $2,000+/month working on Cruise Ships or Land-Tour companies. World travel (Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean, etc.). Seasonal and full time employment available. No expe rience necessary. For more information calf 1-206- , 634-0468 ext. C60571 , Alaska Summer Employment - Students Needed! Fishing industry. Earn up to $3,000-$6,000+ per moritli. Room and Board! Transportation! Male or female. No experience necessary. Call (206)545-4155 ext, A60571 Money For Everyone NATIONAL PARK JOBS. Forestry workers, park rang ers, firefighters, lifeguards, and volunteer and government positions available at National Parks. Excellent benefits and bonuses! Over 25,000 openings! For more info, call: 1-206-545-4804 ext. N60571 FREE Financial Aid! Over $6 Billion in private sector grants and scholarships is now available. All students are eligible regardless of grades, income, or parents income. Let us help. Call Student Financial Services: 1 -800-263- 6495 ext. F60571
