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* 8__________ News WedNEsdAy, FebRUARy 21, 2001 Basic Rights Oregon speaks to Rainbow Club TAM OLIVER A AL Editor Nerissa Ediza, from Basic Rights Oregon, spoke to mem bers of the Rainbow Club on Feb. 19 regarding a proposed bill to amend existing state statutes to include sexual orientation in the current non-harassment policy for schools. The Rainbow Club is Clacka mas Community College’s sup port group for gay, lesbian, bi sexual and transsexual students. Basic Rights Oregon, an orga nization that developed from past “No on 9” and “No on 13” campaigns, is hoping to get the Oregon statute that protects Or egon students from being ha rassed in regards to race, creed, religion, age and gender, ex tended to protect students on the basis of sexual orientation as well. Ediza urged students, friends and family members to become involved in the active lobbying that will take place in Salem. Anyone who has experienced harassment in Oregon schools on the basis of their sexual orienta tion, and is willing to testify be fore the state Legislature, is en couraged to contact Kandi Starr, Rainbow Club Co-advisor, ext. 2504. TN e ClAckAMAS P rint Clackamas to host annual High School Skills Competition MATTSHEMPERT Staff Writer Day classes are canceled tomor row for the High School Skills- Competition where com- petitors from throughout Clackamas County will gather from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.; classes after 4 p.m. will continue as scheduled. The skills con test draws high school students from all over the county to compete in areas ranging from music to auto mechanics. Specific events include: chemistry, where students will iden tify the contents of dropper bottles using basic chemistry techniques and tools; engineer ing, where the entrants will attempt to de- sign and build a bridge which will be judged on a combination of lightness and weight capacity; and leadership, where teams will compete to complete a Lego model that looks exactly like one displayed in the center of the room. The competitions are designed so students can demonstrate skills and knowledge gained through their schooling. Participants are Current high school students rec ommended by their schools. The top three winners of each contest will receive a partial, one- term college scholarship to be used during the year following their graduation from high school, or during high school if they receive a statement of approval from the appropriate school district. /?y Chri^h^dgren Need a TXitor?: Get help before it’s too late. Drop-in, one-on-one, small groups, and on-line tutors are available for most subjects. Contact Don Paul Shula in CC 122, or call X 2324. Open Computer Lab: At the Harmony/OIT Cam pus in the Small Business Development Center computers are available with Internet and printer access in Room OIT 170. General operating hours Winter Term are M/W Noon-5p.m; T/TH 9a.m.- 5p.m.; Fri. 1 -5pm. Call X 6447 or X 3485 for in formation. Check for availability/exceptions to above stated hours. Limited assistance is avail able. Open to all students, staff and members of the community. F ree Muth 'Ibtoring - Stop by the math lab for free tutoring from 7:30 a.m. -9 p.m. Mon-Thurs., Fri. close at 5 p.m. and Sat. hours are 9-3. Petitions For Graduation: Are now being ac cepted at Enrollment Services and the Registrar's office for students planning to complete their pro gram at the end of Fail, Winter or Spring Term. A petition must be filed to indicate your desire to have a degree or certificate posted to your tran script. A separate petition must be filed for each certificate or degree. Info regarding the June 15, 2001 Graduation will be sent to you during Spring term. Petitions must be in the Registrar’s office by April 13 to assure inclusion in the Gradu ation program. Cars for Sale!: The Automotive Department has several cars for sale. Call Nick X 2569 or Pam X 2354 for more information, or stop by the Auto motive Department. Volunteer Tutors Needed: Help adults with ba sic skills. Opportunities include many types of interesting students, from Americans who need to learn or improve reading, to people from other Aries: Today’s the day to get in touch with your roots. Contemplate where you’ve come from rather than where you’re going. Control yourself and fo cus your primal rage. Cancer: An atmosphere of love is about - but slow down - it may not involve you. Try to resist the urge to be the center of attention and keep your business where it belongs. Libra: At last your dreams are be coming reality. Your victory dance is well deserved, but don’t overdo it. Hu mility will be the key to cresting the mountain's peak. Capricorn: It’s time to put up or shut up. Either make a real commitment or stop joking around. Your foolish antics may be amusing to some, but you ’ 11 only end up hurting the ones you love most. Taurus: A dramatic event will shake your foundation today. Breathe deeply, eat a chocolate and rest as sured that all will be well in the end. Leo: You’re definitely in the groove today. Your powers are at an all time high. Use this to your advantage to capture some new territory. Scorpio: Don’t be so uptight. Relax your stiff shoulders and take a mo ment to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. If you’re sad, cry. If you’re really sad, cry a lot. Aquarius: Today you should strive for cleanliness. Spruce up around the house and make yourself more presentable. A mysterious stranger will cross your path any day now. Gemini: Be supportive of your friends today. They could use a good shoulder to cry on. However tempt ing, try not to advise. You’ll just end up chewing on your own foot. Virgo: Wrap yourself in the cloak of serenity. Today, everything will go without a hitch. When you see some one in need, be sure to lend them a helping hand. Make peace with those who have scorned you. Sagittarius: The dream you just had might come true! Not the part where you’re naked and falling off the cliff, the other part. Let your spiritual side guide you to new enlightenment. Pisces: Be nice. You’ll be tempted to tell others where to stick it, but perse verance in kindness will reward you. Turn your negative energy towards 92 Taurus GL: 3.8 liter, V6, automatic, 4-door, runs/looks excellent. All power. Silver. $3500 OBO. (503) 655-4614 for details. 1988 Mercury Tracer: 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, A/C, new radiator, hoses, water pump, runs/drives good. Min. bid $700. Call Nick @ x2569 or Pam @ x2345 or come down to automotive for more info. countries needing to learn English as a Second Language. Call 657-6958 X 3143. Tutors Needed: Earn $8.96/hr and receive Co operative Work Experience credit while tutor ing Professional/rechnical and Transfer students on campus, one-on-one, small groups, or on-line. Great experience for Education Majors. Contact Don Paul Shula in CC 122, or call X 2324. Musicians Wanted Scholarship Funds Avail able PEP BAND - Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Horns of any type. JAZZ COMBO - Funk/Fu- sion/Latin/Jazz music in small groups, all instru ments. No audition necessary. Join a small band and learn how to play rhythm, solo, group, and improvise, JAZZ ENSEMBLE(instrumental) - CCC’s leading instrumental performing group. This group performs in the Northwest, has re corded. and has toured Europe. BAND at NOON (Large Ensemble) - All wind, string, and per cussion instruments welcome. Call Tom X 2160. CCC Scholarship Open Enrollment: Scholar ship application forms are now available in the Community Center at the scholarship kiosk and the Financial Services office. Scholarships are for new, returning and transferring students. Hiere are more than 60 individual scholarships with over $200,000 in scholarship money. Last year, 200 scholarships were awarded; The deadline for submitting your application to the Financial Services Office is Monday, March 12, by 5 p.m. Scholarship Workshops Wednesdays, Feb. 21, Feb. 28. 12:30-2 p.m. in PI04. The workshops cover the CCC scholarship application process, the Oregon Student Assistance Commission / Scholarship (OSAC) Application, tips on how to write a personal statement, how to request a winning letter of recommendation, provide schol Considering ABORTION? Get Information On A (Vornan’s Choices! PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS • FREE Pregnancy Tests ♦ Results While You Wait • 24-Hour Helpline arship resources and answer questions. For in formation contact Chippi Bello, Scholarship Co ordinator, at 503-657-6958, X 2373. Oregon Student Assistance Commission Schol arship (OSAC): OSAC scholarship application forms are now available in the Community Center at the scholarship kiosk. OSAC has over 200 individual scholarships. To be considered for these scholarships, which include the Ford Scholar and the Ford Opportunity Scholarship, you just need to complete one scholarship appli cation form. Application deadline is March 1, 2001. Check the scholarship kiosk in the Community Center building for other scholarship opportu nities. Roommate Wanted: $430 util, included 2 bdr. 2 bth. No pets. Call Brandy for details. 503-720-5783. Two Tiny Poodles: black in color. Vet checked, shots, de-wormed, almost potty trained. DOB 11/9/ 00. Maybe offer. 503-657-0779 The Environmental Club Helping Everyone’s Environment Live (HEEL) is alive and well! Meetings will be held on Fridays from 10-11a.m. in P104. Help out your ecosystem. Contact Jaime or Bobbi at X 2247. Native American Student Club: Meetings are Tuesdays, from noon until lpm. Bl 14. All interested staff and students are encouraged to attend. Contact MshkolahneeManito/G. SpiritHawk, X 5139 or spirithawk @clackamas.cc.or.us Campus Crusade for Christ meets on Thursdays in Pl03 from noon-lpm. Please come, you are totally wanted there! The 7 C’s Cat Club is dedicated to helping feral cats of Clackamas County. Call X 2154 for more information. Campus Bible Study: 12-12:50 pm Tuesday in B 113, Wednesday Randal Lounge special subject "Christ on Trial- The Case for Christ," Friday in Bl 14. For more info, contact Vic Morris at 657-4806. Chrysalis Poets & Writers: Every Wednesday women writes gather to share their work from noon- 2 p.m. in M 253. Phi Theta Kappa: Applications'^ in the Student Activities Office (CC140) or in the office of Kate Gray X 2371, SI22, or Dave Arter X 2210, P124i. Apply at noon in Pl04. The topic for Feb. 26th is “Awareness” with a guest speaker. Then on March 5th we will have a discussion about the different resources that are available to our community. For more info contact Kandie Starr X 2504 or Wade Bird X 2258. Writers’ Club: Meetings are held Thursdays in Deli of Haggen’s from 5-7 p.m. or call Allen Widerburg X 2359. www. portlandprc.org The Clackamas Print: Early Spring Registration for Returning Students Gresham.................................. 503.666.6527 Your Health & Safety Are Important To Us! Life Series: including World War II (complete); Flight; Civil War; Searfarers; Old West (complete). 503-723-9682 eves and wknds for more info. W/jere rqore Clactçarqas studeqts get ttjeir qews ttjaq studeqts frorq aqg ott¡er setjoot. Hungry? Come and look for a snack in the Stu dent Activities Office. We have popcorn, candy, and pop (while supplies last). All profits go to help fund childcare Grants. today. The Rainbow Club: for Gays, Lesbians, Bi, Trans, and Allies meets on Mondays Beaverton.................................503.643.4503 SE Portland.............................. 503.777.7097 History books for sale: Time- 1984 Honda Civic: 2 dr, hatchback, 4 cyl, auto, new brakes, new axle, runs+drives good, min. bid $700. See Nick or Pam in automotive or call x2569 or x2354 for more info. Lost anything lately? Check out the Lost and found in CC 140. Milwaukie ............................... 503.659.3336 Lloyd Center Area..................... 503.284.1977 Lake Grave......................... •- 503.968.6780 someone who really deserves it. February 27,2001 Register early to secure your Spring classes ► by phone ► byhut ► bymall ► in-person Wear Student/ Open Registration begins March 6,2001 Spring Term Classes begin the week of April2,2001 Spring Schedule available on the Web starting February22,2001 CiACKAMAf COMMUNITY COLLEGE
