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N ews 2 • T he C lackamas P rint N ovember 19, 2003 Student hopes to identify campus criminals Cyndee Mady Co E ditor -I n -C hief Vandal(s) victimized the same student twice in one week, revealing emotions of fear, heartbreak and anger from car owner Kayla Sisouphanh. Sisouphanh attended class between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. She headed out to the parking lot only to discover a long scratch down the passenger side of her blue Mercedes. As if that wasn’t enough, two days later the offender(s) revisit ed her car to finish the job, leaving their signature on the driver’s side of the car. “I have a nice car, but I worked hard for it,” said Sisouphanh. “If [the people that did this] want a nice car then they need to work hard for it” Sisouphanh’s job as an airport part assembler, working 12-hour days, seven days a week, afforded her little time for much else. However, Sisouphanh was forced to leave her job as a result of downsiz ing. It was then that she decided to take an ESL (English as a Second Language) class to improve her English. Though Sisouphanh became a U.S. citizen in 1980, her native language is Laos. She origi nally hails from a small country of the same name in Southeast Asia, west of Vietnam. “I just came here to learn English, not to hurt anyone. I keep asking myself why me, why me? What did I do?” said Sisouphanh. “I want the people who did this to my car to get justice, so they can’t do it to anyone else.” The incidents occurred in the Family Resource Center parking lot/ and were immediately reported .to Public Safety, where Officer Patrick Duley responded quickly. He recommended that Sisouphanh report the incident to her insurance agency and the sheriff’s office. He also suggested she con sider switching parking locations, though Sisouphanh has been too ter- • rifled to bring her car back to school. “I don’t know if they’re going to hunt me down or not,” she said. The case remains open, but there are currently no suspects. “In general, Public Safety fol lows up on all leads, but most of the time there is no place to start,” said Duley. “As long as there are no sus pects, the case is at a standstill unless somebody comes forward that saw something or knows some thing.” Duley recommends that students band together to watch out for each other and become more aware of their surroundings. He urges people to report any suspicious activities to Public Safety, preferably with descriptions, names and/or the license plate numbers of alleged sus pects. Sisouphanh offers her own plea for help. “I would like whoever might have seen or knows who did this to my car to come forward,” she said. All reports are taken from CCC’s Public Safety incident logs. Summaries are edited for clarity, not content. 11-03-03 8:15 p.m. Saw Hispanic male adult look ing into several vehicles in community center lot. Subject left in light-colored Ford Explorer. No sign of break- ins. 11-04-03 1 p.m. Student reported theft of prop erty from vehicle in Barlow lot. 11-04-03 5:40 p.m. CORY PRICE C lackamas P rint Deep scratches found Nov, 5 and 7 on student Kayla Sisouphanh’s Mercedes caused about $2,000 in damage, “With help, we can bring [the offenders] to justice. As for whoev er likes damaging other people’s property, you have to think that if anyone did something to the thing that you have worked hard for... know you would be feeling the same way I am right now. I think [vandal izing another’s car] is a very selfish, rude and sick thing to do.” Cafeteria changes appearance, prices, qualify Cyndee Mady Co E ditor -I n -C hief The Cougar Café has adopted a fresh new look, courtesy of Aramark, the; company contracted to operate the cafeteria in place of last term’s Fine Host. Aramark was one of three compa nies to submit their proposal to the college. New prices and menu struc ture was outlined in their proposal and accepted in its entirety by the college food committee. Some students, however, are find ing these changes to be less .than appetizing. “Going to college is expensive enough without having to pay for expensive lunches,” said student Morgana Williams, in reference to the price increase. “If it weren’t for the parking situation, I would leave [campus] everyday and go some where cheaper.” According to Tani Hooper, inter im manager of the cafeteria, the M <D — o co prices remain the same for any items need to realize that it’s a better prod still on the menu from last term. uct and realistically, prices went up JF New items have new prices that for us too.” reflect the quality of product they are Some students still have concerns using. when it comes tp the variety of menu “We’re getting our products from items. a different source; it’s one of my. f • • WhiJe:.vsW||]iam§. wishes there favorite, trusted sources, sources, ” said' were more meatless assortments for Hooper, “Thequality is definitely” ' the -vegetarians orT campus, student better, especially the’ meats anti RJ Whitten would fike more low car cheeses.” bohydrate items a^ choices. 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Student Mike Schott does not [After] that adding more variety,“ addedTR^^^’™ ...... -i'ne'C0®s are not that friendly,” “As far as the prices go, people just Schott said. “They act like they’re doing us a favor when we’re the cus tomers; they’re here to serve us. The cashiers, on the other hand are very nice.” One such cashier is Sheila Isaacson, who has been working in the college cafeteria for the past 17 years. She has seen all the faces of change, both those of the students and that of the cafeteria; While change does not necessari ly guarantee progress, Hooper is willing to do whatever she can to insure customer satisfaction. “One of the things that I’d like to stress is if people don’t see some thing that used to be on the menu reg-; ularly, they can ask for it,” said Hooper. “If we have the ingredients, we’re happy to make any item people might request. Like the grilled ham and cheese sandwiches—we have all that in stock, so we can make it by request.” Hooper also commented that the Cougar Café will have: different spe cials in each station every day. Received call of a white male adult “passed out in the bush es.” Spoke with a person who was leaning against a tree. Seemed visibly upset, com plaining of chronic leg pain. Refused medical care. 11-11-03 10:20 a.m. Talked with white male adult from the community gardens. He wanted to make sure Public Safety knew about the tire tracks through the gar dens. 11-15-03 9:35 a.m. Call regarding trunk open. Arrived, then'checked and secured vehicle. No apparent signs, of forced entry to trunk or vehicle. Left card on win dow asking owner to call if missing anything. 11-15-03 6:45 p.m. Near traffic crash at Molalla and Gaffney. White pickup pulled out of parking lot, peel ing out and fishtailing into center turn lane, almost hitting Public Safety vehicle. Oregon City Police witnessed event and made traffic stop. 11-15-03 7:50 p.m. Met with Oregon City police officer who made 6:45 p.m. traffic stop. Informed me that stop resulted in DUII. I would be listed as a witness. Prevent getting caught in the cold this season with anti-flu information Heather Dolson C ontributing W riter Flu season normally appears in Oregon during late November and early December, but this year it has been affecting Oregonians since early October. Many perceive the flu to be an ill ness that causes people to wrap them selves around the toilet and declare it to be their new best friend, but this is not always the case. Often people use the term “flu” to describe any mild sickness Associate Dean of Student. Services, Jan Godfrey, receives a flu shot from Kris Casebeer, an RN at Willamette Falls Hospital. with flu-like symptoms. But unlike the common cold or stomach virus, influenza is a distinct viral illness with specific symptoms, according to WebMD.com “The flu causes fever, cough, shak ing chills, body aches, headaches and fatigue. These symptoms usually last for three to four days, after which [suf ferers] may have a dry cough, runny nose, and sore or scratchy throat for another week or so,” according to this website. The illness usually goes away in seven to ten days. However, having to endure this entire experience is sometimes unnec essary, if one knows how to prevent it Getting a flu shot every year can be a very effective method ofiprevention. According to WebMD.com, the vaccine can prevent illness in more than 70 percent of healthy children and adults under 65, although it may be less effective in older adults. Even if the vaccine doesn’t prevent the illness, it can reduce the severity and duration of the symptoms and decrease the risk of complications. The Food and Drag Administration (FDA) has now approved a new nasal vaccine called FluMist, which is, the first flu vaccine available as a nasal spray approved in the United' States. According to WebMD.com, the vac cine was 87 percent effective in clinical trials at preventing the flu virus in chil dren ages 5-17 and adults 18-49. However, FluMist has not yet been proven safe for those over 50 years of age and should not be given to those suffering from asthma, immune defi ciency diseases or allergies to eggs. The most common side effects from FluMist are nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, according to the website. The injected vaccine can also have side effects, the most com mon being redness or tenderness at the place of injection. Less common are general feelings of discomfort of ill ness, fever or aching muscles. The fear of having such side effects is often an excuse for neglecting to receive a flu vaccine. However, according to the FDA, less than one-third of those that receive a vaccine show any side effects, and only 5-10 percent exhibit mild headaches or low-grade fevers. There are other precautions for flu prevention besides the vaccine. Such safety measures include frequent hand washing, eating a balanced diet and dressing warm. “Keeping your hands away from your nose and mouth is also a good idea since the virus is most likely to enter the body through those areas,” stated an article on the WebMD website. According to a local Rite-Aid phar macist, non-prescription medications help.treat flu symptoms, but it can sometimes be difficult selecting the right one. “Each person has different symp toms depending on the severity of the virus, so it’s hard to recommend any one brand,” he said. “But if-I had to, I would recommend Robitussin DM or Echinacea, which is an immune system booster.” A good home remedy is usually all that is needed to get over this illness. “Make sure you drink plenty of water,” the Rite-Aid pharmacist said. “Hot tea with lemon or any kind of fruit juice is. [also] a good substitute.” Taking precautions is always impor tant but is especially recommended for students with finals just around the comer. Flu shots are highly recommended for anyone younger titan four years old or older than 65, as well as those with lung or heart diseases or other medical conditions that impair the immune sys tem. Health care agencies . such as the Red Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield give free flu shots to seniors and eligi ble members. At Clackamas, a flu shot clinic was held Monday in the Gregory Forum. For more information about flu-shot clinics in the area, call 1-800-SAFE- NET.
