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"If COfty acts review FREE (Clackamas Print a independent, student-run newspaper si nce"1966 Lamas Community College, Oregon City, OR Wednesday. May 31, 2006 Volume 39, Issue 22 The bad side of booze peakers, barbeque highlight alcohol awareness Katie Wilson L®s Editor ASG, Oregon Impact, General Ltributors and Jammin’ 95.5 Led up last Wednesday for ¡college’s Alcohol Awareness lek. ¡The afternoon event drew a k'd of students. Music was Ling from the radio station’s I and ASG members were king free hotdogs, chips and Lies. General Distributors a company whose products [lude beer, wine and iced tea provided free soft drinks and ■er. There were also free t- prts. ht’s just a college event,” said G Advisor Mindy Brown. “It ¡ted really because a business to from General Distributors broached the college about piering to get this message ¡Also involved was Oregon [act, a non-profit organiza- ■ whose goal is to provide Lmunity education, preven- n and awareness activities to ■ individuals from driving Ker the influence of intoxi— f ” ['Oregon Impact brought 95.5 ■ them,” said Brown. ¡Three speakers from the orga- [ation shared their stories of [ohol abuse and incautious Inking, and offered advice. [“It’s about being responsible [not drinking and driving,” ■Brown. “That’s the message pre trying to get out.” ¡ASG posted signs during the Ik to raise interest and aware ness. On the signs were quotes and information about how alco hol affects people: “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut,” said Ernest Hemingway, quoted on one sign taped to the side of McLoughlin Hall. “About 11 percent of college student drinkers report that they have damaged property while under the influence of alcohol,” read another sign. Also, “If you must drink and drive, drink Pepsi.” Campus Safety Officer Peter Kandratieff believes alcohol has become an increasing problem both on and off the campus. If caught driving drunk at the college, the offender could be arrested. If caught with an open container, they will be issued a citation. And they won’t just face problems with campus safety but also with the college itself. The student handbook states that “the use, possession or dis tribution of alcoholic beverages on college-owned or controlled property or at college sponsored or supervised functions or at functions where the student is a representative of the college" could result in a disciplinary action. “I think [students] need to understand this,” said Kandratieff. “Since it’s a viola tion of the student code of con duct, they also face discipline on a college level.” “We take these things very seriously,” he added. “An intoxi cated person on campus is a lia bility to the campus and a danger to himself and others.” tudents shoot iromo for college egan Koler ft Clackamas Print ■respective Clackamas stu bs will have a chance to get ¡inside look at the college [tout ever stepping foot on ■pus. “The idea is to make a video but all the different depart- Bts in the Arts, Humanities I Social Sciences division [would show what we teach I the many different areas [ a student could explore bur division,” said Dean of [Humanities Division Bill Bare. [We’ll have it available for [spective students and coun- [ors at high schools,” added ■are. |n charge of the actual |w production are English [tractor Andy Mingo and a [ritul of Clackamas students [riding Dan Robertson and ■in Graham. Troy Willis ■ Adam J. Manley are also Pributing in a lesser capac- are looking to get to the of each department and to show what they are really about,” explained Mingo. Mingo is hoping to have the footage available on the web. He hopes that each department website in the Humanities Division will have the capac ity to play its own portion of the video for anyone to view. “I think more people will be viewing it online but the DVD is an important aspect of it also,” explained Mingo. The portion of the video ded icated to the Communications Department is already finished and available online to view, and can be found at http:// www2 .clackamas. edu/clacka- masnews/video/comm.mov. Mingo believes that about 80 percent of the work on the video is done. “We had a deadline, but we did not make it,” explained Mingo. “We hoped to have it done by this term, but the scope of the project became too large in contrast with stu dents’ workloads and class es.” They are planning on con tinuing the work throughout the summer when they all will have more free time. Security 101: How to put the hurt on car thieves C.L Ciaramella The Clackamas Print With the recent rash of car break-ins on campus, many students are worried their vehicle will be next; however, there are a few simple precau tions that, if followed, can seriously reduce the chances of being a victim of a car break-in. Officer Peter Kandratieff of Campus Safety said most break-ins occur because stu dents make their cars an attractive target. “Y’know, the biggest prob lem we have on campus is that students keep their valuables in plain view,” Kandratieff said. “It’s important to know where your backpack and other valuables are at all times.” The most common items stolen from vehicles, accord- stereos, purses, book bags, and gym bags.” Please see THIEVES, Page 3 Jeff Sorensen Clackamas Print A Clackamas student walks the line while wearing “beer goggles” at last week’s alcohol awareness event. The special glasses were designed to reproduce the impairing effects alcohol has on vision and balance. Nursing student wins nationwide scholarship Elizabeth Hitz The Clackamas Print One of Clackamas’ own, Rebecca Trieschmann, is a 2006 Guistwhite Scholar - one of only 20 nationwide. The Guistwhite Scholars are selected based on academic achievement, participation in Phi Theta Kappa programs, and ser vice to their colleges and com munities. The scholars receive a $5000 endowment. Trieschmann was this year’s PTK presidential advisor, and last year’s chapter president of Clackamas’ chapter, Alpha Xi Zeta (each college involved with PTK has its own chapter, much like a large bank corporation with local branches). She has been a student at Clackamas for the last four years, completing prerequisites and fin ishing the college’s nursing pro gram while maintaining a 3.9 GPA. In recent years, Phi Theta Kappa has become more alive and active with projects like the Adopt a Family Program at Christmas, partnering with the American Cancer Society and working with local women’s shelters. “Finally we started to be more active and more apparent in the community,” said Trieschmann. LikeawhirlwindjTrieschmann is always on the move. She won the Oregon Community College Association’s “Outstanding Student Scholar” award, the Winn Dixon scholarship and was a USA Academic nominee. The Winn Dixon scholarship comes with its own set of respon sibilities. Trieschmann has been mentoring 17 students for die last year. She makes certain they maintain a certain GPA, calling to see how they are doing and whether they need tutors. And as if all of that were not enough, she is also a coordinator and chair member for Oregon City’s American Relay for Life, a walking event designed to raise money for research and pro grams for the American Cancer Society. “I’m voy busy, but I’m very happy,” said Trieschmann. “It’s important to give back to my community ... [but] if you’re going to do something, do it right and do it well.” Campus parents get help from FRC Kimberly Maier The Clackamas Print Parents who attend the college have reliable options for daycare at the Family Resource Center. The program is licensed for 147 children at any given time, ages six weeks to 12 years. It offers full-day kin dergarten and after school programs, as well as a young parent program. The rates vary based on the age of the child. Grants are awarded each term through student government, and the YMCA also offers scholar ships and student rates. Susan Kemp has been the director of the program for the past 17 years. “All of our staff are YMCA employed, with vari ous degrees and experience,” Kemp said. The YMCA is licensed with the state as a national child care provider. There are nine classrooms in the building specified for childcare. One additional benefit to childcare at the YMCA is that parents can check on their children between classes. Please see FRC, Page 4
