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2 The Clackamas Print News Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 Recycling for greener idea Kyle Steele The Clackamas Print The concept of sustainability has received significant media attention recently, becoming an issue that many feel is impor tant to the world. Clackamas is taking a stand for the cause; faculty and the college have formed the sustainability committee, which has brought in members of nearly every department to combat waste on campus through school policy. The committee will' target key dilemmas and find ways to make Clackamas a better place for everyone. The college formed the committee to evaluate the con dition of the campus “and help develop new policies,” said Don Hartsock, philosophy and sustainability instructor. At the Nov. 8 sustainabil ity meeting, Mickey Yeager, of campus services, addressed current recycling situations, which were then explained by the department heads in atten dance. Problems discussed includ ed the lack of plastic recy cling at Clackamas this year. The school has lost the con tract with the private company responsible for it in the past. Another issue brought up was block Styrofoam that is used for packaging, which has to be sent to landfills from the bookstore because there are no recycling options for the product. However, committee mem bers have taken positive steps to create change. According to David Holcomb, who manages the college bookstore, the store reuses and recycles pack aging peanuts and bubble wrap. Possible disposal plans for . taught by Grabill Term. The course is pa batteries, oils, insecticide, haz- — ardous waste and paints have sequence of three class will be led by another i< also been debated. Co-chair Elizabeth Howley tor in the spring. Th of horticulture, and Yeager rent class, taught by Ha, have also suggested inviting emphasizes the principl a Metro representative to the ics and philosophy of next meeting to provide other ability. ideas regarding how to further “I’ll be teaching 18 a focus of defining th sustainability progress. “Anyone interested in this ous problems and exp topic can attend meetings,” their impact on the said Jim Grabill, English and Northwest,” Grabill said Many clubs have alsj sustainability instructor. The sustainability commit bottle and can recyclia tee meets every other Friday. around campus. ASG, S Their next meeting is scheduled Club and the Intematiorj for Nov. 30 in the Community have all placed such ren Center, room 127. It will run the Community Center, Hall and other building] from noon to 1:30 p.m. Interested students can sign “Each term we pri up for the sustainability class, raise about $10 to $20 SSC 181-01, which will be cans that we take bai the deposit, ASG Presida Lussier. Lussier H explanation c| ing what hap| and cans iron Missing ft Nov. 8 sustain meeting was] food service^ pany Chart which was no! able for co| about its policies. Sean Van Walchren Clackamas Print Robert Crawford Clackamas Print a MARIJUANA: Forums wrestle Continued from POT, Page 1 levels of use and abuse are high among adolescents and young adults.” About 1,600 students in Oregon have been arrested for the possession of marijuana so far this year and, as a result, are now ineligible for finan cial aid, said Anthony Johnson of Voter Power. “Are you more afraid of a rapist or a pothead?” Belville asked the audience. After the forum, community member Bill McDonald posed several relating questions: “Who are the ■ criminals? Marijuana users? Or is it the people who view ‘pot smok ers’ as being no better than rapists, murderers and corrupt politicians?” Another key question pre sented at the event was wheth er the direct policy surround ing marijuana does more dam age than the drug itself. Although no drug is com pletely harmless, some are safer than others, Belville said. “Marijuana benefits several medical conditions, including nausea, vomiting, stimulating appetite, promoting weight gain and diminishing intra ocular pressure from glauco ma,” a NORML flyer reads. “Patients and physicians have ... reported that (smoking) ... marijuana provides relief from migraine headaches, depres sion, seizures, insomnia and chronic pain, among other conditions.” According to NORML, The Giving Tree applications are now available. The tree is locat'd in Iho mmuuity Center. “marijuana prohibition is all about emotion, fear and social control.” Visit www.omorml.org or www.myspace.com/ornorml for more information about NORML. To learn about Voter Power, see VoterPower.org. nefi Many students talk to their peers about their opinions on the legalization of marijua na; why not tell someone in power? These organizations encour age students and community members to contact their con- gressman at 202-225-31 individuals have to do their zip code and mak views known. As stated by Chandler of MAMA, have the power to make difference.” Spring classes are fast approaching. You’re halfway there. Keep a bright future in your sights by enrolling for spring semester at the Linfield College Adult Degree Program and finish y bachelor’s degree on your schedule and within your budget. Cain the necess skills for advancing in your chosen career. Spring classes are just around the cor so don’t wait - contact us today. • Arts S Humanities ..Social Z BehavioralSciences l^^pNursing (RN to BSN) Online and evening degree programs. Spring Semester Registration is open from Jan. 14- Feb. 8. Classes begin Feb. 16. Call your Portland and Southwest Washingto LinfieldAdvisor at 503-413-7166 or visit us at adultdegree.linfield.edu. Contact ASG for more information. ree.Hnfield.edu
