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2 TI te ClAckAMAS P rint Plant awakens for one day MAGGIE JIRASEK Feature Editor Only once a year, the Philoden dron Selloum located in Pauling Center, Clackamas.’biojogy^truc- tu, ire. - blooms ‘ for up to|4B fours upufegïnn for the bei rest’of the year. Last Friday the tropical plant, which is about nine inches tall and partly enveloped by a leaflike struc ture, once again took a peek at its environment and bloomed. “The longest time I have ever seen the plant open was about two days,” stated Bob Misely, life sci ence instructor at Clackamas. “The plant is tropical and because of the windows and the heat from the sun, the plant probably thinks that it’s time to bloom.” At first sight, the plant does not really grab ones attention, but when touching it, you will be as tonished to find that it is warm. Philodendron Selloums have the ability to produce their own heat. They produce as much heat for their weight as birds and insects in flight, the greatest heat producers of all. It is the only plant of this kind BIOLOGY Search: 'An impressive group of candidates' Continued from page 1 ’ MAGGIE JIRASEK / Clackamas Print The Philodendron Selloum bloomed last friday in the Pauling center. It blooms only once a year for up to 48 hours. on campus and there is no inter breeding taking place. “There must be some kind of special beetle that helps to inter breed,” explained Misley. The plant closed up again Sat urday after having exposed its blos som for only one day. “I tried to take my Saturday class to Pauling and show them the plant but it was already too late,” said Misely. If you missed the special occasion too, you will have to wait until next year to see the flower of the plant that not only blooms just once a year, but also produces its own heat. “How I selected my top candidates were by seeing their experience and student involvement,” said Rachael Locke, student panel member. “I picked people I could tell exemplified Keyser’s skills.” “It was an impressive group of can didates,” said Karen Stone, director of customized training and development services, who served as a panel mem ber. “I was really impressed with the amount of experience applicants showed in their applications and let ters of recommendations.” “I think that the top four finalists are great people,” said Locke. “It will be a tough choice as to which one will be picked.” The board of education meets to night to discuss further process of candidates. According to Suzy Alexander, assistant to president, a new president will be announced by May 1. Editors note: Look in next weeks edition of The Print forforum com ments from other candidates. Student Poll . What quality would you like to see in the new college president? PORTLAND CONNECTION Concordia is designed to help you succeed. You'll establish connections throughout Portland that will keep you ahead of the game, and close to home. "I th ink honesty is the most important quality." We accept the OTA A (Oregon transfer degree) Concordia is an accredited University recognized for quality Becky Messer Personal attention is given to make transfer as easy as possible "I guess I Would like to see vi sion;" Most majors include mentors and internships Merit scholarships and financial aid are available Will Skeet Dav and evening classes 1-800-321-9371 "I thinks it’s important that he interacts with the students," www.cu-portland.edu Michael Kuebier adnlsslonsOcu-portlanâ.eâu "He should be morally strong and have kindness in his heart;" CONNECT AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Erik Ring 2811 NE Holman St • Portland • Oregon • 9/211 Photos taken and information compiled by Maggie Jirasek and Liesl Muggli. Editor-i n -Ch ief : Diana Scrivner (x2447) Feature Co-Editor: Maggie Jirasek Staff: A & E Editor: Ryan Brinkley Darrel Hobson Chris Lundgren Elena Boryska Lies! Muggli Matt Shempert Melodi Huey Allison Gerfin Gi liberi Barrett Tam Oliver ^ìr ntcks with Opinion Editor: Corinne Rupp Copy Editor: Jenny Chavez Sports Editor: Jason Lingel News Editor Steve Nielsen Secretary: Mike Pollock Advisor: Photo Editor: M O < A I I A OiiqoN C I A C Linda Vogt (x2310) Daisy Bain (x2578) 6 > 7 » 6 9 S fl ® JoAnne Gale Business Manager: It "The new college president should be moral." Laura Baggett 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 fac ulty, or The Clackamas Print advertisers. Products and services advertised in The Clackamas Print are notneccesarily endorsed by anyone associated with The Clackamas Print The advertising rate is $4.75 per col umn inch. The Clackamas Print is a weekly publication and isdistributed every Wednes day except during Finals week. The Clackamas Print Copyright 2001.
