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2- Scammers seize opportunity * t^LACKAMASPpiflt January 19, 2005 Jadon Triplett The Clackamas Print Those who are thinking of donat ing money online in response to the tsunami disaster should beware of scam artists who are looking to illic itly profit from the recent outpouring of altruism. Criminals are posing as charities and asking for money to send over seas to help victims of the tsunami disaster. That money is then sent to a private bank account, and never reaches the promised destination. “Whether it’s Red Cross or other non-profits, [we’re] trying to do good work,” said Red Cross Marketing Communications Director Mary Miller. ‘Tor people to breach the trust of donors makes it really diffi cult for non-profits to do their jobs.” The tsunami scam is very similar to the “phishing” scams of last year, in which con artists cut and paste a bank’s logo and send e-mails out requesting that that bank’s customer re-submit their personal information, because the “bank” is restructuring their website. Scammers then add that the customer’s account could be lost if the information isn’t resubmitted. People that do send their informa tion then have their accounts com pletely drained, and sometimes even have mortgages taken out on their homes. Miller also says people need to be wary of strange faxes or pop up ads claiming that money will be donated if one will try their product. “The worst part about the scandal is that it takes time away from disas ter relief,” Miller went on to say. “People are less inclined to donate.” “Online donations are really important to us, because it is the fastest way to donate, the fastest way to get money to affected areas, and it’s file most inexpensive way to give,” Miller continued, “so when Scammers do things to erode the trust of online donation, it really hurts the potential to work more efficiently.” One should not be disinclined to give because a few con artists are trying to profit from the tsunami. Miller says that the best way is to call your local Red Cross Chapter and figure out the way that one feels most comfortable donating. “It can be either over the phone, sticking something in the mail, or online,” Miller said, “and then once [the giver] has made that donation they should call the Red Cross and make sure that donation has been received.” If anyone is interested in support ing die Red Cross, or has any other questions, Miller recommends either calling (503) 284-1234, or going to www.redcross-pdx.org. AU repons are taken JmmCCCM campus saM Summaries^ clarity, note ------ -——J 1-11-05 I 4:40 p.m. I Patrolled mi reported <d ing mount! rocks betwl and Gregor,1 contact and, slop. I I The Clackamas Print “We have to think a little bit dif ferently now that we have all this space and equipment,” said Michelle Meyer, Theater and Speech depart ment secretaiy. The Niemeyer Center for Communication Arts is up and run ning after ground was first broken in July 2003. The theater, music and speech departments have almost finished moving in and slowly the halls are beginning to fill up with students going to and from classes. “We’re going to be able to do lots of neat stuff,” said music tech nology student Dallas Radke about the new audio recording lab. The lab is just one of the many resources open to students enrolled in the programs offered in the Niemeyer Center. On the second floor there is a row of instrumental and vocal practice rooms for music students. There’s also the MIDI lab, the LeRoy Anderson band room, the almost complete taps room and Meth user alert For an ongoing investigation into Governor Kulongoski’s war against Methamphetamine, and how it affects the students of Clackamas, The Print is seek ing students who would like to grant an anonymous interview pertaining to how the new laws affects their use. Confidentiality will be respected and anonymity observed. Contact Ben Maras at The Print, ext. 2309, or via e- music library, not to mention all the well-equipped, fairly large class rooms for music theory, aural skills, etc. No longer do music students have to meet in a glorified hallway 1:20 p.m. I White male j of a commrir cooler at bufl I 1:30 p.m. I Call of suJ Internet Photo Deadly tsunami slams coast of the island nation of Thailand, leaving death and destruction in its path. Since the disaster, donations are skyrocketing, which are in turn spurring the number of scams circling the internet. Katie Wilson Clackamas Print Campus news: 75% leaner, 25% meaner, and 100% Day. What is Transfer Day? It’s dents and increase member the day that 25 universities and ship. Clubs can RSVP until this colleges throughout Oregon and Friday (Jan. 21) to ASG Clubs other states Will visit the college Senator Tiffany Williamson via to promote their four-year edu ext. 2598. No baby seals will be cation plans to interested stu allowed at the Clubs Fair ... dents. The event will take place in the Gregory Forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and door prizes will be given away (to ease the agony of planning to leave Clackamas, of course). Feeling adventurous? Clubs Fair Transfer Day Those peeking to transfer out of Clackamas will want to mark their calendars for Thursday, Jap. 27, for Clackamas’ Transfer in Randall. ’ Speech has all new classrooms and instructor offices. The speech classrooms are spacious with huge windows that let in lots of natural Students Esther Prentice (left) and Kathryn Erland (right) look out over lobby of Niemeyer building. mail at newsed@clackamas. edu. The CCC Clubs Fair for Winter Term will be held on Jan. 26 in the Community Center. Set-up will start at 11 a.m. and the fair will go to 1 p.m. This is an opportunity for CCC clubs to get their name out to stu- I 1-7-05 Niemeyer offers students of arts new edge Katie Wilson 5 ForeignLanguageDepartment Chair Irma Bjerre, will be giv ing a presentation on Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. A 12:30 p.m. on international programs open to students — namely Florence, London, and Barcelona. The pre sentation will cover the basics of international programs: cost, housing, academics, and how to pose as a Canadian so you don’t get shot (Ok, just kidding about that last one). fight. The theater department now has a huge facility in which to work. The new theater itself seats almost twice as many people as before. There are men’s and Women’s dressing rooms filled with mirrors and counters and fights, an enormous props work shop, and catwalks above the stage for the lighting and sound crews. “We’re going to be able to use [the theater] for more than just play productions,” said Meyer. “We want to bring a lot of things in here.” Shall we mention the art gallery now? Off the lobby of file Niemeyer Center is file Alexander Gallery, a 950-square-foot space featuring a 24-foot high ceiling, that will serve to display instructor and student artwork. It will also aid students in studying the aspects of gallery management. With all its windows, high ceil ings and open spaces, the Niemeyer Center has a very inviting atmo sphere. “You can hear music all the time,” said Meyer. male by the] round. 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