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juon Wednesday, October 8, jgj ASG president speaks out on text book prices tt There is no doubt that you have chosen the best Community College in Oregon JJ Jacob Boenisch ASG President The beginning of the school year brings many surprises, but none have the effect on our pocket books as the, exuberant price of books. I fear ffiat students will continue to spend more on books unless we take action to make things change. It seems the ultimate blame lies in the publishers, whose quest to make money during the age of high priced lumber and machinery, have forced them to put the pressure on us, the buyers. Student Government has tried to alleviate the burden of text book costs to students in a manner of ways, which are important for students to understand. Bookmart - The Student Govern ment holds 3-6 times a year a student book exchange called Bookmart. The Bookmart is set up to provide students an opportunity to sell books for more and buy books for less than the Book store. If you have a $55 math book, you could take it to the Book store and receive $15pr you could set your own price at thCiBookmart. If you need a $55 science book you can go to the Bookstore and pay $45 or you qpuld go .td^JbcBookrnartandpay $35. 'Hie over all concept is students helping students. What the Bookmart does demand is in- ‘volvement from students, which quite honestly, has been non-existent for the last two years. Text Book Grants - New this year is an opportunity for students to receive a textbook grant. Student government has made it a priority to develop, and grow a program for students who need help paying for textbooks. Students who need help paying for textbooks will be able to receive funds in the form of a grant. Currently the student government is working with the college foundation to set up an endowment that will ensure the continued growth and availability of this grant to students here at Clacka mas. With the support of the student body and the college administration we will be able to give out our first grant in tWbeginning of the spring term. So next time you see a B-B-Q out there fot the textbook grant be sure to show youtsupport for this great pro gram and grab a burger. Appealing to Congress - The Stu dent Government Federal Affairs team is putting together a package to hand out to our representatives to outline how much students pay for books at Clackamas. If you want to take part in the process please contact the stu dent government office. Another main concern of mine, which I slightly touched on, is the amount of money students receive when they sell their books back to the Bookstore. Their buy back policy bor ders lunacy and the outcry of students perturbed with the policies go un heard. The Bookstore has constantly remained closed to answering ques tions and taking suggestions on how to improve their service. It is also a shame that the Text Book Committee, that was set up to analyze and discuss concerns, has not met in months! How do students voice their concerns about text books, when there is not a forum to do so? Hopefully in the near future these problems will be corrected. This college has a long history of answer ing to its students and acting on their demands. Clackamas is an excellent school. There is no doubt that you have cho sen the best community college in Or egon. Hopefully by having effective programs, giving students helpful grants and advocating student con cerns, student government can help make your experience all the more worth while. Student Government President, Jacob Boenisch EVENTS Cholesterol and blood pressure cheeks The Adventist Hospital van will be in front of the Community Center today from 9:30 to •1:30 and tomorrow from 11 to 1. Blood pressure check is free. Cost for initial cholesterol screening is $3 and the breakdown will cost $9. National depression screening day Tomorrow in the Community Center from 2 to 4 pim.br 6-8 p.m.. The screening is free and includes: a written self-test for depression, a screening interview with a mental health professional and an educational presentation. . ClubsCouncil October 15 from 11-12 in CC126. One member from each club will be attending. Attendees are advised to bring the meeting dates and times for their cl ub, upcoming events for the term/year and any ideas of how clubs can be better promoted on campus. T he C lackamas P rint S taff 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 657-6958 ext. 2309 cccprint@clackamas.cc.or.us Co-Editors-in-Chief; Christina Mueller (ext. 2576) Brad Zimmerman Feature Editor: Joel Shempert Sports Editor: John Thorbum Business Manager: Mairin-Anne Moore (ext. 2578) Copy Editor: Maggie Bragg Photo Editor: Tim Bell Cartoonists: Joel Gunderson Advisor: Linda Vogt Mark Hoffman (ext. 2310) Secretary: JoAnneGale (ext. 2309) StaffWriters; I Introducing Student Banking 101 J Mow that school’s started and you’re getting used to your roommate’s bizarre sleep habits, perhaps it’s time to get your finances n order. Which is why Bank of America is introducing Student Banking 101. It’s a great checking account package that lets you have convenient access to your money (or lack thereof) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is how it works: come in to any BofA )ranch and sign up for VERSATEL’ Checking, and you’ll get an account with no monthly service charges or per-check charges. Plus /ou’ll get a lot of free stuff to go with it: up to 200 free checks, a free ATM card, free on-line banking for three months, and last )ut not least - a free T-shirt. Well do everything we can to make your financial life easier - except ask your parents for more money. H) 0.1 Bank of America Oregon City Branch • 1841 S Molalla Ave. • (503) 656-1681 Sunnyside Branch • 8315 SE Sunnyside Road • (503) 275-1399 » bransh far sortipteie stasis and rules of acccwit, T-shirts twilabla axltti all uuWnc chatting ictM» <*«*4 at ssfactsd branches «He supplies last. Offer ©1987 to* st fcnarica. Memter RMC. mw mtM » Oregar- tlvwgh Ouster 24 199?. . Laura Armstrong, Kelly Bell, Jared Bezzant, Justin Blackledge, Michael Cheslar, Adam Crum, Eric Eatherton, Mike Garcia, Kim Harney, Cynthia Kraxberger, Alex Mahan,Karin Redston, Jeremy Stallwood, Robert Schoenberg, and Jordan Winthrop. The Clackamas Print aims to report the news in an honest, unbiased, professional man ner. 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