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Reporter headlines Authors'Nightreturns tonight Clackamas speech tournament finale * Award-winning journalist is also author of book about former governor Tom McCall Brent Waith, national political reporter for The Oregonian and author of a widely-acclaimed book about Tom McCall, will speak during the Tom McCall Memorial Tournament at Clackamas. Waith will speak about the former governor on Friday, May 9 at noon and 7:30 p.m. in the McLoughlin Hall Theatre. The tournament, hosted by the Forensics team, will.conclude the season for the speech team, which is ranked third in the nation. Based in Washington, D.C., Waith covers national politics and environmental issues for The Oregonian. He previously covered Oregon state politics for The Eugene Register Guard and was an investigative reporter for Portland's Willamette Week. He wrote Fire at Eden's Gate: Tom McCall and the OregonStorym 1994. Published by the Oregon Historical Society Press, the book won wide critical praise, including an endorsement from President Bill Clinton, who called it a "remarkable biography." The book also won a commendation from the American Association of State and Local History. As a journalist, Waith has won numerous awards, including the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism and the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association top investigative reporting award. Waith will talk about McCall and other issues of importance to speech participants from more than a dozen regional colleges. His appearance is sponsored by the Communication and Theatre Arts Department and is funded by a grant from the Foundation. For additional information about the tournament or Waith's appearance, contact Michele Dieshong at ext. 2348. • Make plans to attend tonight at 7 p.m. • Presenting three Northwest writers: Judith Barrington, Lisa Dale Norton and Barbara J. Scot • Free event, open to the public - A $2 donation gladly accepted to support the Friends of the Library Call ext. 2392 for more information. Rates increase approved by Board Cluhs Council Meeihni Skywatchers invited to stargazing workshop Rates for Community Education classes at Clackamas will increase by 4.8 percent, to coincide with the credit class increase approved by the Board of Education. The approval at the April Board meeting continues as a recognition of the increasing cost of living. The 10-cent increase puts the per-contact-hour rate at $2.20. The new rate will take effect starting summer term 1997. » When: The ELC will sponsor a three- session workshop designed for those who want to learn more about viewing the stars. The "Northwest Astronomy: Watching the Night Sky" course will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. each Wednesday from May 7 through May 21. There is $45 class fee. For more information call ext. 2770. I Today • Where: CC126 ♦ Time: 1:30-2:30 -PÄ wMMBgtS The Clackamas Forensics team took 26 of 33 possible trophies in the Regional (Oregon and Washington) championship tournament last weekend. “They [students] represented Clackamas very well. Because of their effort and. the administration’s support Clackamas ranks num ber one in the region and third, in the nation,” said Kelly Brennan. Clackamas will host the Tom McCall Tournament on May 9 and 10. ■ May 5 Deadline for Phi Theta Kappa new member and new officer applications Drop off at M232 or P124-I Must be received by noon Call ext. 2371 or 2210 for information ■ May 7 & 8 ASG Officer Elections Coming Thursday Location(s)to be announced Thursday & Friday Call ext. 2247 for information Diane Frank ■ May 8 & 9 Phi Theta Kappa Elections Poet, dancer, screenwriter ____ M232 r ■ May 6 Phi Theta Kappa Induction Thursday & Friday - all day Call ext. 2371 or 2210 for Ceremony information. Skylight Dining Room Tuesday - 6:30 p.m; ■ May 9 & 10 Call ext. 2371 or 2210 for The Tom McCall Memorial information ■ May 7-June 5 Annual Student Art Show Pauling Gallery - Free event Open to the public Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. 10 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.! v Call ext. 2333for information ■ May 7 Eat Well: Feel Good Free seminar sponsored by Focus on Women Wednesday 2 -4p.m. Family Resource Center Register for WKS 1-06 Call ext. 2310 for information ■ May 8 C.L. Rawlins, Poet Sky light Dining Room Free event - open to public Thursday -.11 a.m. Call ext. 2370 for information Wednesday, April 30,1997 Tournament, hosted by Clackamas’ Forensics Team McLoughlin Hall Theatre Time to be announced Call Kelly Brennan at ext. 2726 or Michele Dieshong at 2348 for information ■ May 13 Writers’ Club Awards Ceremony CCI 27 Tuesday 2 - 4 p.m. Call ext. 2359 for information Top debate speaker: Steve Brown- 4th Poetry: Erika Gurley-1 st Raina Payae-2nd Debbie Steckmann-3rd ADS: Steve Brown-3rd POI: Erika Gurley-1st < Liz Kinnaman-2nd Extemp:Tarah Wheeler- 1st Informative speaking: • Poetry Reading Thursday 7 p.m, i McLoughlin Hall Theatre Steve Brown- 1st Ty Peterson- 3rd Prose: Brian Everest- 2nd Liz Kinnaman- Finalist Persuasion: Steve Brown- 1 st place Brian Everest- 2nd Dramatic: Brian Everest- 1 st Erika Gurley-3rd Bonita Daniels-Finalist Impromptu: Tarah Wheeler- 1st Steve Brown- 3rd Communication Analysis: Steve Brown-1 st Jennifer Page-2nd BrianEverest- 3rd • Writing Workshop Friday, May 2 9 -11 a.m. CC127 Advertise in • Brown Bag Discussion llir QACkAMAS Friday, May 2 Noon CC127 P rint : Cail Kate Gray at ext, 237140^, ' information Harmony Center------------------------------------------- ■ May 7 Seasoned Adults visit New Zealand - Morning Session Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. , Modern Wonders of Engineering - Afternoon Session Wednesday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost per day is $4 For more information call the Community Education Department at ext. 3230. Join the Army National Guard and this is what you’ll be telling your friends. If you have the drive, the Army National Guard needs you. Serve part-time in the Guard and attend school full-time while earning educational benefits like the Montgomery GJ. Bill, tuition assistance, and an extra paycheck. You can also gain the kind of self-confidence, leadership skills and experience that will help steer you towards a better tomorrow. Best of all you can serve your country right in your own hometown. Pick up the keys to your future today. Call: for cheap! . Reach a W IDE . variety of ages and back- ■ grounds that can O N L Y be found at C lackamas C o m m u n it y C o I I e g e . the Clackamas Recruiting Offic 557-5320 Volume XXX, Issue 23
