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4_ WedwEsdAy, ApRil 10, 2002 Feature Dating season: isn’t it time we made the hunt official? complete with licensing re quirements and tags. There is already a government infra structure in place that could easily be modified to enforce dating permits and eligibility. Fish and Game for instance, al though a name change might be in order; we wouldn’t want homosexual men and straights Marvin Baker to feel that lesbians and bond Guest Columnist age practitioners had prefer ence for registration. Here’s how it would work: you simply fill out the applica Let me be the first to offi tion with all the pertinent in cially welcome you back to formation, take a physical, Spring term. I myself had a psych test, and maybe an oral frenzied little break, accom exam for compatibility (no pun plished absolutely nothing of intended). After the screening consequence, and gained back process and reference checks five more pounds than the ten of previous relationships, you I lost last term. Needless to would be issued a visible tag say I’m kinda pissed about - possibly a wristband with that, so I’m looking for some color-coded markings - and body to take it out on. How’s officially registered as OTM, that for a disclaimer. On The Market. The regular I’d like to call this piece the season would, of course, run secret to successful dating. from May thru December, with I’d like to, but I can’t. As I’ve lotteries for extra trolling privi already pointed out in one of leges available for rebounders, my classes last week, busy divorcees and winter birth does not necessarily mean suc days. cessful. Sad to say people, but Think about it guys, if she I’ve taken bad timing to new already has a boyfriend, this highs, or lows, if you will. See information would be readily if any of this sounds familiar available from across the room. guys, “I’m sorry, I already have How about a nice fire engine a boyfriend. Thanks for din red stripe for emotional insta ner though...next time we bility? Maybe something re should ALL do something to versible for those of you who gether.” How about this one, swing both ways? Even the ex “Does your friend so-and-so cess tag dangling from a guy’s have a girlfriend?” Or my per bracelet could be a useful ref sonal favorite, “How did you erence tool. Keep in mind this get in here?” No, busy simply isn’t a perfect plan; I still translates into tired, broke, haven’t figured out how to and, in my case, heavier from prevent some jerk-off with a all that restaurant food. So I’m pair of scissors from trimming declaring a general strike down his competition, but I’m against all things dating. I ex working on it pect this to la«t until Elizabeth To keep things equitable, we Hurley loses touch with real would also be issued quick ref ity and becomes exceedingly erence cards to discern some of desperate, or at least until I fin the more exotic coding we’re ish the Calvin and Hobbes an bound to eventually come thology, whichever comes first. across. Want to know what that I’m assuming most of you are rocket with the circle and slash like me (except younger and on her tag means? There’d be better looking with a flitter no guesswork involved. A quick stomach, social skills and a check of the old reference card car), and you’d like an easier would tell us guys to leave her way to sort through potential alone. That’s not a rocket; you’d dating prospects without the be wasting your time. When you endless hours sifting through get sick of dating just exchange their garbage or hiding in some the tag for a pint of Ben and prickly shrub freezing your ass Jerry’s at the local Health Depart off. I believe I may have such ment. If you change your mind a solution, a solution that there’s always poaching. would solve the problem for To reach Marvin Baker e-mail both sexes. What I propose is mbaker296@hotmail.com or a regulated dating season, drop by B-104. ThE CL ac I camas P rint Violence class Gift of Fear put off until fall due to low enrollment SHADRA BEESLEY Staff Writer Have you ever been in dan ger and not known it? Have you ever felt fear when you were not actually in danger? The Gift of Fear, a class that will be offered Fall Term at Clackamas, ex plores feelings of fear and the causes of those feelings. This class is designed to help students understand the differ ence between irrational fear and fear based on real danger. This class also studies violence, rea sons people commit violent acts and warning signs that people are prone to violence. It is based on the book “The Gift of Fear” by Gavin de Becker. David Campbell will be one of the instructors teaching The Gift of Fear. He has been a coun selor at the college for 21 years, and thinks that educating people about fear and violence is essential. The most important reason to take this course is “so people can protect them selves against becoming the victim of a violent act,” he said. Campbell’s main concern is helping women avoid violent relationships. Campbell will begin by pre senting a brief history of violent acts and explore the causes and consequences of those acts. -The rest of the class is dedicated to studying the psychology, sci ence and evolution of fear and violence. It will touch on fears linked to terrorist acts and how to alleviate those fears. The students and faculty at Clackamas are not the only people interested in this course. Three weeks ago, KINK FM, a Portland radio station, invited Campbell and his co-instructor Rosemary Jane-Craven to talk on the air about the course. The three credit class will be listed under Human Development and Leadership in the fall sched ule. For more information, con tact the counseling department at (503) 657-6958 ext 2213. To reach Shadra Beesley e- mail heterodox@onebox.com or drop by B-104. Know what happens when you don't advertise? Call the Print today if you're interested in reaching 27,000potential new customers. Nothing! Aaron Patelzick, Business/Advertising Manager (503) 657-6958 ext. 2578 or fax (503) 655-5153
