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tht LACK AM A. ^Print November 17, 2004 *5 \agic’ players gather for game el McCormack •kamas Print in the Cougar Café one ki addition to the students studying away in their I observe two guys | subject completely for- I s no notebook or text in ese two; in fact, I don’t 1c educationally related : them. Instead they each i of cards, and are study opponent as they each igainst one another in a game of “Magic: the Í M is a card game of skill ry played by people all rorld. The game is based t system in which each ying the game starts with 0 points and the last per joints remaining wins the Scan conquer your oppo- ray of summoning mon lasting spells onto their Scards. lame is all based upon id how you play against y of your opponent deter gí outcome,” said student Mott Hanrahan Clackamas Print Students Phil Drake and Josh Butler use their time between classes to play the strategic card game, “Magic: The Gathering” in the cafeteria. Drake has been playing Magic™ for a few years now and says that he got into the fascination of the game by way of watching other people around him play it. Once he got hooked into the game he didn’t look back. “I started playing the game because it looked fun, but part of the fun is to collect and trade the cards,” Drake said. People who play Magic™ trade the cards amongst each other, based upon how a certain card can help them in their strategy. The cards are dispersed in different sets consist ing of about 350 cards apiece. Because the game is an expen sive hobby, sets can reach up to $150; trading becomes an eco nomical strategy, as well as a playing strategy. The players here at school can be found for the majority of die day in the cafeteria, but some players aren’t so open about it “There are a lot of people who play in their own privacy, maybe because of the embarrassment of being seen playing it,” said student Jeremy Meads. The students here at school sure aren’t embarrassed to play it. They embrace it, as they should; just like an athlete, playing the game is their hobby. “Some people can make a living off of die game just by playing in tournaments,” said Meads. During a national Magic tour nament last year, the winner walked away with approximately $250,000, a nice sum of money for a person who spends the majority of their time playing a game they love. Prior to learning about the peo ple who play and the strategy used to participate in the game, I, like most, stereotyped die participants, for lack of a better word, as “geeks.” While this stereotype might be instilled in your Abercrombie minds; I for one have opened my eyes to a group of peo ple who are doing something that brings joy to their lives. The Magic™ players made me see that there are no “geeks” in this world, just ignorant people who are scared to find out what really lies behind the decks of cards. jdent finds passion in public broadcasting n Jpjinsun lie Bluemmel ckamas Print =------------------ in America, student [artinez is majoring in a with the hope of a professional reporter, sz moved to America for year of high school. She from Oregon City High 1003, then spent a year in program at ■ Clackamas; V in her first year of regu- classes. •3 to this country to learn said Martinez. “I know 'get a better job [back in il know how important English is there.” Martinez first became interested in journalism in Mexico, where her mother had her own radio program. “I like to talk a lot,” said Martinez, “I love talking in front of people and saying what I think.” Martinez has dedicated almost her entire schedule here at Clackamas to journalism. The classes she is taking this term include Reporting, Photojournalism and Electronic Newspaper Production. To get more closely involved with public broadcasting, Martinez volunteers at the local KBOO radio station as a production assistant. “I help with programs,” said Martinez, “I am there taking phone calls or telling the anchors how many minutes they have left for talking with somebody—small things like that” Besides going to school full- time, Martinez also maintains a part-time job. ‘T work at Jack-in-the-Box™, in the drive-thru. It’s crazy, but fuii,” she said. Martinez plans to spend at least another term at Clackamas before returning to Mexico with a much greater knowledge of the English language. “If you know two languages [in Mexico] you have more opportuni ties,” said Martinez. ‘1 think you can show what you are in two dif ferent cultures.” Once she is back in Mexico, Martinez will continue taking col- ?ps for starting a campus club ife Bay Zlackamas Print ......... . iibs on campus enrich lent and staff experience aviding activities and interaction with people lave similar interest,” the CCC Club tution Start-up Form; process foi starting a club / easy, and you can reap I term benefits of doing g positive with people are your interests. »et a chib off the ground 11 have to go to ASG in the unity Center and get a onstitution Start-up Form. >rm is necessary because :r to start your club, you ■ have a club constitution, dub constitution gives o the newly formed club ovides the clubs depart- >f ASG with information 'our particular chib. There are seven items that will need to be included in your club constitution, including a club name, club purpose, how membership works and who is eligible, the officiate and how their elected, when and where meetings will be held, and any amendments your club may have. One must also consider the issue of abandonment and what should happen if your club becomes inactive. On top of constructing a club constitution, every club is required to have a faculty advisor. It is also required that your faculty advisor partici pate in the club. Once you have an advisor and a written club constitu tion, you will need to submit a copy of the club’s constitution to the clubs department; it may take five to 10 working days for review and approval by the Club Constitution Approval Committee. Once it is approved, $50 will be put in to an account for your club. This money can be used for publicity, food, activities and anything else the club may need. Allen Widerburg, the faculty advisor for the Writers’ Club, shared his experience starting the Writers’Club. “Many years ago, a couple of students mentioned they liked writing; so I went to ASG and did the paperwork, and before you know it we were meeting twice a week for awhile.” Widerburg went on to say, “At the end of the year there is a Clubs Award Banquet, usually at, like, The Spaghetti Factory, where clubs come and receive awards for their participation in the commu nity; it’s a vety fun night.” If you’re interested in starting a club contact ASG Clubs Senator J.D. Henry at ext. 2247, or check out the clubs fair in the Community Center today from 11 a.m.-l :30 p.m. lege classes to study Journalism. Martinez has strong ideas for her future career as well. “I am planning to get my own program at a radio station—that’s my goal. Or a magazine in my language.” Martinez finds that being able to share with other peo ple is what drives her toward journalism. “As a journalist you can express your ideas and tell the people what you think about things,” she said. “What you think about certai issues.” MARTINEZ PROFESSIONAL STAND-UP COMEDY : NEXT SHOW : SATURDAY, Nov. 20 8-9:30 p.m. HEADLINER: : RON OSBOURN • $2.00 Cover Charge WICHITA BAR & GRILL 119140 S. Molalla Ave. ® V'JT Oregon City ^503-557-0277
