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2 The Clackamas Print Wednesday, February 12,1997 News/Editorial Editorial The fine art of learning professional journalism Cindy Hines Kurfman Copy Editor Covering the story about student-on-student violence was not an easy task for The Print staff. At first there was a lot of self-righteous enthusiasm. Who would not want to report about the athletes who beat up a gay, minority student? It seemed clearly to be a hate crime. But as the different angles of the story were covered, the motives for the altercation seemed less clear. Was it still important to cover the story of one student being injured off-campus by two others if the injured student was the first one to become angry? Debates raged between editors for days. Some wanted to drop the story; others found it still newsworthy. I wondered at one point whether we would have an incident of our own over the controversy. One needs to understand that we are not a homogeneous group at The Print. The staff is made up of men and women who are traditional and nontraditional students, white and minority, straight and gay, athletic and physically challenged. We each brought our own biases to the story. We had a serious lesson about fair reporting. Did we pqss the test? Some may say “yes”; others, “no.” What we attempted to do was to cover all the angles of the story, bring the information together and report just the facts. All the editors contributed transcripts from interviews with the athletes, the alleged victim, the director of athletics, the administration and the police. This material was then compiled into a cohe.sive news story by our Editor-in-Chief, Laney Fouse. Additionally, we assigned our Managing Editor, Brad Zimmerman, /--------------------------------------------------------------- LANEY FOUSE, Editor-in-Chief (ext. 2576) BRAD ZIMMERMAN, Managing Editor (ext. 2576) KARIN REDSTON, Co-Feature Editor (ext. 2309) CHRISTINA MUELLER, Co-Feature Editor (ext. 2309) JON ROBERTS, Ä &E Editor (ext. 2309) BRENDON NEAL, Sports Editor (ext. 2578) JOHN THOR BURN, Assistant Sports Editor (ext. 2578) CINDY HINES KURFMAN, Copy Editor (ext. 2309) JOEL CORESON, Photo Editor (ext. 2578) ERIN BENNETT, Business Manager (ext. 2578) MAIRIN-ANNE MOORE, Assistant Business Manager (ext. 2578) ■farine archeology, I book group slated tfor seasoned adults Marine Archeologist Alison ««Stenger presents “LocalMarine the difficult task of writing an «Archeology on the Columbia Jhiver and Oregon Coast” at opinion on violence. He wrote four versions before one passed the criteria of most of the other editors. This opinion piece was intended to give voice to some of the concerns expressed during The Print’s staff meetings. However, it was not intended to cover all the concerns or to represent the opinion of the entire Print staff. It was simply meant to get readers to think about the issue of societal violence. In my decade of reporting experience, this is the most difficult assignment I have covered. The assignment stretched all The Print staff. Our motivation was not sensationalism nor truth concealment. We wanted to do “an honest, unbiased, professional” job and to serve well the Clackamas readership. We will continue to strive to do so. Letter to Editor: Student expresses concern about controversial story ,, I recently ¡read, .ypur article < understand from this ¡article even “Off-campus fight controversy.” brnoreso,: .is.: the.-, -school’s I was shocked to hear of the involvement in this incident. If incident, and more importantly, this happened off campus in the what followed. individuals’ home, then where First, it is apparent that there does C.C.C. fit in the picture? I is a misunderstanding on what can see that because they are really happened, considering wrestlers, they have an that the two individuals that were obligation to the wrestling team. quoted have two different But how big is that obligation? stories. I find it hard to believe Are they receiving a stipend so that someone could get that big that it is covering the rent on upset over moaning on the that apartment? When they answering machine. On the other signed up to be a wrestler at hand, I find it hard to believe the C.C.C. did they sign a moral three wrestlers would have contract? David said that he was started beating up Charlie if he not drinking because it is against went into his room to cool down. the rules for anyone on the I’ve encountered people with wrestling team to drink. Is it fair quick tempers that will “just go for the wrestling coaches to off’ after drinking and it is not a dictate a rule like that for personal comfortable^situation. It is time? If the wrestler has a frightening because you don’t drinking “problem” during their know what they’ll do next. So I (sic) personal time, then it will imagine that asking Charlie to obviously be noticed in their leave was not an easy task and performance and this could be wouldn’t have even been grounds for being kicked off the attempted unless they felt it was team or whatever the current necessary. But this is all consequence is for drinking. speculation on my behalf. However, if someone wants to What I can’t seem to have a beer to help them relax NEWS BRIEFS during n stressful week of midterms, why hot? If these wrestlers are underage, then it is the lack of the law being enforced. Even if they get caught, then they should be old enough to take responsibility for the consequence. It is also disappointing to me, that The Print is now turning into a tabloid. Granted it was one of the most interesting articles I’ve read all year, the fact is that there aren’t any facts in this article. It was vague and full of speculation (even the people involved don’t know what happened). If The Print wrote about every “off-campus fight” there would be novels to write every week. I’d hate to think that if I was drinking in the privacy of my own home, that I am risking being involved any activities at Clackamas and being exploited on the front page of The Print. Sincerely, Bonita Daniels C.C.C. student today’s morning session of the Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program. The afternoon session kicks off the book group’s winter term with book Snow Falling On Cedars by David Guterson. The sessions are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. at Harmony Center. The cost is $4. For more information call ext. 3230. Ceramics art exhibit opens in Pauling An exhibit featuring the recent works of ceramics artist Connie Earnshaw opens today in the Pauling Gallery. She will discuss her work during an open reception set for noon to 2 p.m. in the gallery. Earnshaw’s work is known for its elegance in use of color and line, and it borrows an Eastern feel. The Portland resident teaches Asian Art history and ceramics at Portland Community College, Her show will run through March 6. The gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mopday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday. For more information call ext. 2386. Enjoy close-up view of stars, planets Stargazers who would like to learn more about using telescopes and enjoy Venus, Mars and Jupiter are invited to attend a three-week “Winter Astronomy” course being offered at the John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center. The course will cover the principles, design and uses of reflectors, refractors and combination-type telescope instruments. Participants will be able to view plants, constellations and astronomical activity. The course is being offered from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, from Feb. 26 to March 12. A $35 fee will be charged for the course. Pre registration is necessary by Feb. 19. To register call ext. 2770. The Clackamas Print 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 657-6958 ext. 2309 cccprint@clackamas.cc.or.us BRANDY GEHRKE, Cartoonist (ext. 2309) Staff Writers/Photographers/Production: Andrew Beck, Maggie Bragg, Kim Harney Joel Shempert Linda Vogt, Advisor (ext 2310) JoAnne Gale, Secretary (ext 2309) Free session offered dealing with anger A free session on understanding and handling anger is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 17, as part of the ongoing series of sessions organized by Focus on Women. Anne Pardingtop, a counselor and instructor in the Life and Career Options Program, will conduct the workshop. She will help participants understand the process and function of their own anger and help them deal better with their angry reactions. The session is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.rrk at the Family Resource Center. Call ext. 2268 for more information. Focus on legislative session to be held An update on the legislative session will be the focus of the Feb. 19 Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program. The presentation and discussion will be directed by Burton Weast, who has extensive background as a lobbyist. The steering committee has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting following the legislative discussion,in order to discuss issues and planning for the group. The legislcitiviebribfihg runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The planning session will follow from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost of the event is $4. It will be held at Harmony Center. More information is available by calling ext. 3212. Writers’ Club Contest deadline approaching The Writers’ Club Contest deadline is Thursday, Feb. 20. Submissions of poems, essays or fiction pieces can be dropped off at Allen Widerberg’s office in M253 or with English Department Secretary Rita Dale, currently inS132. Writers may submit up to three poems, one essay and one piece of fiction. All entries will be considered for the literary magazine, Synesthesia. Call ext. 2359 for information. The Clackamas Print aims to report the news in an honest, unbiased, professional manner. The opinions expressed in The Clackamas Print do not necessarily reflect those of the student body, college administration, its faculty or The Clackamas Print advertisers. Products and services advertised in The Clackamas Print are not necessarily endorsed by anyone associated with The Clackamas Print. The advertising rate is $4.50 per column inch. All signed letters to the Editor will be considered for publication and must be submitted by 1 p.m. the Friday prior to publication. 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