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There is no
doubt that
you have
chosen the
best
Community
College in
Oregon
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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.
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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.
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