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2 The Clackamas Print Wednesday, February 5,1997 Editorial/News NEWS BRIEFS Violence: no answer to solving our differences Women’s groups to hold book discussion Brad Zimmerman Managing Editor Violence in schools has always been an important issue but, un fortunately, it recently became an important and close-to-home issue when a Clackamas student was in jured in a fight. Violence, for whatever reason, is not acceptable. Wars, occasion ally, are fought to maintain (or es tablish) democracy. Some people have to defend themselves. Violence can happen for a va riety of reasons. Probably most violence occurs because of two reasons: pent-up emotions and alcohol abuse. The first reason, pent up emo tions, is the most complicated of the two. Anything can set some one off: work, school, conflicting lifestyles, politics, etc. The terrible thing about alco hol is that it just amplifies those feelings. Alcohol does not let your in hibitions slide away, it replaces them. When people get drunk they do things they normally would never do. That’s the bottom line —- alcohol not only will amplify emotions, it will throw in a few new (and probably undesirable) emo tions. However, if antisocial tendancies are identified, situa tions will aggravate those tendancies. First, take responsibility for your actions. This is the most impor tant thing anyone can do for them selves (and everyone else). Tak ing responsibility means you do not get into situations where you might get in trouble (or cause trouble). Second, take care of your own problems—don’tunload them on the first passerby that is encoun tered. If you need therapy, get therapy. Do whatever needs to be done to make sure that you deal with your own problems first. Third, live in reality. Every en vironment has its own (unwritten) rules and regulations. For example, you would not go into Tony Roma’s spouting off how bad the Blazers are. Living in reality also means, if you encounter a conflict of some sort, you do not ignore it. Either do something to take yourself out of the situation, or take measures to correct the situation. This opinion is timely because a Clackamas student was recently injured in a fight. The alleged incident has re sulted in the filing of a grievance. The alleged incident occurred in a Milwaukie apartment. The student who was injured was drunk. In addition, he kicked over a coffee table and allegedly shoved another student in the face. It does not really matter who started it — it’s probable no one will ever really know or understand who or what started the fight. In fact, it does not matter who started the fight. What matters is that no one wants to take responsibility for what happened. The next time a tension-filled situation comes along, take the ap propriate measures to ensure that you are not unnecessarily injured or simply involved in a fight. Students & Staff: Here’s your chance to show your Valentine how much you care and help feed the hungry. Just drop two cans of food in the;fpod barrel located in The Print office, Barlow 104. Pick up a Valentine Ad Form and return itto us no later than 1 p.m. Fiiday, Feb. 7. Valentine Greetings w ill appear in the Feb. 12 edition of The Print. Z' li.'Y Please limit y r less. The T Print reserves the right to edit content for errors. Please remember, this column is rated for general audiences. LANEY FOUSE, Editor-in-Chief (ext. 2576) BRAD ZIMMERMAN, Managing Editor (ext. 2576) MAIRIN-ANNE MOORE, News Editor (ext. 2309) KARIN REDSTON, Co-Feature Editor (ext. 2578) CHRISTINA MUELLER, Co-Feature Editor (ext. 2309) JON ROBERTS, A &E Editor (ext. 2309) BRENDON NEAL, Sports Editor (ext. 2578) JOHN THORBURN, Assistant Sports Editor (ext. 2578) CINDY HINES KURFMAN, Copy Editor (ext. 2309) JOEL CORESON, Photo Editor (ext. 2578) ERIN BENNETT, Business Manager (ext. 2578) BRANDY GEHRKE, Cartoonist (ext. 2309) Staff Writers/Photographers/Production: Andrew Beck, Maggie Bragg, Kim Harney, Joel Shempert Join other women to share a common-read book and dis cuss what each participant is reading and recommends. Bring your lunch to the discussion today from noon to 1 p.m., in Barlow 108. Register now for WKS 1- 02. For more information on the free session call ext. 2268. Taking a look at Oregon’s history What’s next for Oregon? Join the Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program and discuss Oregon’s developing history at today’s morning session. The afternoon session con cludes the three-part series en titled, “Current Events.” Joanne Baker will host a discussion of cur rent topics presented by partici pants. Bring articles and clippings. Sessions run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Harmony Center, and cost is $4. For more information, call ext. 3230. Getting Fit With Nancy Nancy Mikleton, one of Clackamas Community College’s health and fitness instructors, is offering a cho lesterol screening from 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 12. Those inter ested must let Nancy Mikleton know as soon as possible. There will be a $10 fee. Also, Nancy will be open to advising faculty and staff per sons interested in either work ing out or simply obtaining fit ness information. The weight room will be open from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday this term. Drop by and see her or call at 2450. Study in London this spring Glenn Ferris is offering informa tion to students who are interested in studying in London between April 11 and June 13. The London Quarter program is welcoming com munity college students of all ages with a GPA of 2.5 or better, and Glenn is accepting applications through the possibility of teaching this pro gram in the spring of 1998. Formore information call 2583. Chrysalis: weekly gathering meets Women writers who are inter ested in sharing what you’ve writ ten or being inspired by other women writers are encouraged to join a weekly gathering held by poet and writer Kate Gray. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Barlow Hall, room 112. Register for weeks 1-01 at ext 2310. Go ahead Go dancing on a school night Take a road trip to ôan Francisco this weekend Outstep- aerobicizeyour perkyroommate for once Climb a mountain If you want to Western States Chiropractic College Community Clinics help you get back to good health: To make an appointment, please contact: King Road Clinic: 659-9449 4404 SE King Road The Clackamas Print 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 657-6958 ext. 2309 cccprint @ clackamas.cc.or.us Linda Vogt, Advisor (ext 2310) JoAnne Gale, Secretary (ext 2309) The Clackamas Print aims to report the news in ar hottest, unbiased, professional manner. The opin ions expressed in The Clackamas Print do not nec- essarily reflect those of the student body, colleg administration, its faculty or The Clackamas Prir advertisers. Products and services advertised ii The Clackamas Print wk not necessarily endorsed by anyone associated with The Clackamas Print. The advertising rate is $4.50 per column inch. 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