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ThE WEdNEsdAy, CI ac I camas P rint J une 5, 2002 Steroids: Cheating FCA: a huddle of service or part of the game? ELENA BORYSKA mouth than a coked-out schizo phrenic. This scandal could turn into baseball’s version of Watergate. Did Selig know about the steroid use in baseball? If so, what was the depth of his knowledge? Who else in Selig’s camp knew about this? If it could be proven that Major League Baseball knew about the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and even encouraged it for the sake of more home runs, which could mean more fans, this could be quite the scandal. But there is one thing that may be lacking in this equation of a scandal, and that is that someone has to give a damn. Watergate would have just been another break-in, or gotten swept under the rug, if the American public didn’t care. So the issue isn’t whether or not baseball players use steroids. Because we know that they do. It isn’t even if steroids should be banned or tested. Before baseball would take such drastic steps as making players pee in a cup, it would make sure that its fan base, those that make the league what it is, really care about the subject. . If it were discovered and proved that Mark McGwire was using steroids in 1998, when he broke Roger Maris’ home run record, I would feel betrayed. McGwire’s accomplishments would become less significant, and if he had to cheat to knock off Maris, I would have rather have Maris claim title to the record. Yet am I alone in this belief? Judging by what I know of San Francisco Giants’ fans; they wouldn’t care if Bonds were using steroids last year when he belted out 73 home runs. With all that is starting to rage on in baseball, with talk shows and columnists trying to uncover what could be the biggest scandal in baseball since Shoeless Joe Jackson and his fellow White Sox gambled on the World Series, there is one thing that the media cannot do, which is make the people care. All the ESPN analysts and Sports Illustrated columnists can not make the public care about steroid use in baseball. I guess people like home runs and toss ing aside their consciences for the sake of cheap thrills. Finally, it all makes sense. With an article in last week’s Sports Illustrated, former major leaguer and MVP Ken Caminiti divulged that he was a steroid user while he was a player, and he estimates that nearly ninety percent of all Major League Baseball players are currently taking some type of performance-enhancing drug. So as run production in baseball has jumped higher than a Michael Finley dunk, and managers, play ers and analysts have tried to fig ure out the cause of this phenom enon, it now all makes sense. In the last decade, there has been a handful of major leaguers who, reportedly past their prime, begin to bang out power numbers that they hadn’t obtained since t-ball. Records that had stood since baseball was played in knickers have fallen, all within the last 10- 15 years. Even the reigning home run king, Barry Bonds, used to be a scrawny outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but in the last five years he suddenly bulked up and has belted out dingers like a church league softball all-star. Major League Baseball, and by that I mean the players, managers and even those from Commissioner Bud Selig’s office, speculated that the increased scoring in games was due to more rigorous weight training by players. They even blamed the baseball itself, saying it was made differently from its ancestors, now more solid and easier to hit farther. But with Caminiti’s whistle blowing came an SI article, and with that article came other play ers’ comments on steroid use in baseball. And finally, now that the cover has been blown, players To reach Nick Barron e-mail bar- are admitting that their peers are ronoru@hotmail.com or drop by popping more pills into their B-104. Hey You! That’s right, I’m talking to You!!! Are you looking for some classes to fulfill the “Arts and Letters” sequence requirement for your AAOT degree? Well then check cut the American Film class being offered Fall 2002. Also included in the series is Literature of the Beat Generation, coming in Winter 2003, and Comics and Literature in Spring 2003. Sports Editor Service- noun. “1. an act of helpful activity. 2. the supplying of any articles, commodities, activities, etc., required or demanded.” These definitions sum up what Clackamas’ Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been doing with their time: serving others. It is for all of their selfless actions and fre quent meetings that the group won the honor of being named Co-College Huddle of the Year along with Linfield College. The awards banquet was held on Monday, May 20, at Grace Community Church in Tualatin. The only other awards that were given out were the High School Huddle of' the Year, Student Athlete of the Year for both high school and college, as well as Coach of the Year. The winner of the High School Athlete of the Year award was Ashley Walbridge from Reynolds High School, who is a CCC recruit. Walbridge was one of the first people who was signed for next year’s volleyball team, where she will play outside hitter. Besides being the head volleyball coach, Kathie Woods is also the adult leader of FCA, and knows what an important factor that Walbridge will be on and off the athletic floor. “We’re really looking forward to her for volleyball,” Woods said. “We’re just excited to get her and proud of her for getting Oregon’s FCA Athlete of the Year Award.” The Cougars brought 1,300 cookies to the student-athlete banquet, but have ¿Iso stayed consistently busy throughout the year, participating in camps, retreats and just hanging out. Contributed by Kathie Woods The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an active club that participates in fun events, as well as service opportuni ties. It is for these reasons that they were awarded the College Huddle of the Year award, along with Linfield. “We’ve been at various events success of this club and her helping. We help at the absence will certainly be felt next Quarterback shootout, we go to year. “She’s our leader. She’s been camps..., Woods said. “It’s the involvement that helps get them very much involved.” Woods the honor of College Huddle of said. “Ashley will have some big shoes to fill.” the year.” While Western Oregon doesn’t The club meets every Thursday in the club room in Randall, but have an FCA club established at the group will alsd occasionally this time, Klusmann and meet for a barbeque or bowling. Entenman are both considering They average about 12-18 peo the possibility of starting one up. ple, but at one point had 25 peo As this year’s leader, Klusmann knows the advantages to being ple. “FCA is a very active club. We involved in a club like this. “We have a core group of peo do a lot of fun things,” Woods said. “Plus with the weekly meet ple that come every week now ings that we have, along with and it’s cool to see them every Bible studies and devotions, it’s week and see them grow in their with Christ,” just a good time. The purpose of relationship our group is for fellowship and to Klusmann said. “It’s a good con stay out of trouble, and to hang fidence builder for myself, too.” “I’m very proud of the group. around people in a positive envi ronment.” They work hard to do that and This year’s leader of the club I’m proud of their commitment was Amy Klusmann, who will be and dedication to their faith and moving onto Western Oregon in expressing it here at Clackamas,” the fall to pursue a degree in edu Woods said. “To get recognized cation along with fellow FCA for that is really kind of nice.” 7b reach Elena Boryska e-mail member and volleyball teammate Sarah Entenman. Klusmann’s crazyforlance@hotmaiLcom or drop leadership was a big part of the by B-104. £ Thinking about becoming a teacher? Clackamas Community College can help! 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