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Clackamas Print i n depen den t, n student- run newspaper ckamas Community College, Oregon City, OR ---------- Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 Volume 41, Issue 9 ÀSG president’s ethics questioned ®1 Lydia Emily Bashaw News Editor -w f ’^1 ______________ MB is fair in love and war, but are there rules to pol itic<il spying? ' Associated Student Government President fim Lussier is accused of misrepresenting himself in order to get information about Jeff Merkley’s BKaign for United States Senate. According to Russ Kelley, a spokesman for Merkley’s campaign, Lussier, along with a cam- attended a Merkley campaign event in MBbuig as a “tracker.” ‘It's a relatively new development in mod- sriBpampaigning,” Kelley said. “Basically, it’s JHnne who follows the candidate around with .a video camera, trying to catch them in some con tradictory statement or something embarrassing.” Kelley shared that it was not Lussier’s atten dance at the event that bothered the Merkley campaiy but rather the deceitful strategies he used to gather information, including using a false gS|M and identifying himself as a Democratic supporter Lussier’s MySpace page portrays him as a conservative Republican, complete with a photo of Lussier with presidential candidate Mitt BiHpey. He is also an employee of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, according to I^Kcca Fisher, a committee spokeswoman. The I^HC supports Gordon Smith for the Oregon ■ite seat for which Merkley is running. |¥e recognize that trackers are part of the ^^Bss, and we understand that he is going to be there,” Kelley said. “We don’t object to him being there; we just object to him not being honest. . After that event, he started little, under handed tactics aimed at misrepresenting his iden tity to get infonnation we might not give out to the apposition,” he said, “and information that was not publicly available.” hr an article published by the Eugene Register- Guard, Lussier is referred to as a spy who “crossed the line.” When asked for his opinion on the matter, Lussier said, “Espionage? Isn’t that a little dra matic?” The Merkley campaign said it received an e- mail from a Um Lussier on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the e-mail address “Merkster2008@yahoo.com.” In the e-mail Lussier wrote that he was a fan of Merklex and he was wondering when he could see him speak. Later that evening the campaign said it willed a phone call from someone named ‘Tim ^Hpson” asking about a private fundraiser. He left a phone number that turned out to be the number of a landscaping business belonging to his father, Bob Lussier. After some digging online, the Merkley cam- MM» found that the “Tim” at the event was the samelTim who posted a photo with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on his MySpace page. Romney and Merkley are not ideologically similar candidates. Along with the MySpace information, the campaign also learned ■^Hmssier was the president of the ASG at -'lackamas and an active member of tire Young Republican organization. Kelley, having had a similar job in the past, Sympathizes with “trackers,” but not with -ussier. ‘ Kelley said, “This is the worst job in politics, tou have to show up at an event where people Ion’t like you and don’t like the guy you are jKng for ... I’ve been in this position; I get “But there’s an honest way to do it, and there’s JHpnest way to do it,” he added. “You don’t land misrepresent yourself, and you especially I do that and get caught.” hen questioned about his part in tracking ey, Lussier said, “This is a game; its politics, ately. I admire Senator Smitli I ¿link he fantastic public servant. He has my complete iSthe Associated Press contributed to this IRofert Crawford Clackamas Print Andrea Simpson The Clackamas Print Perhaps the great philosopher Jimmy Buffet summed up tattoos best when he sang, “It’s a perma nent reminder of a temporary feeling.” Despite the apparent downfalls of this, tattoos have a rich history dating back to 5,000 B.C. In 1991 scientists discovered “tattoos” on a caveman from the Copper Age. Scientists found a series of small lines on the remains, made by rubbing powdered charcoal into vertical cuts. College human relations director retires after 30 years Lydia Emily Bashaw I Associate News Editor After 30 years at Clackamas, Karen Stubblefield announced her retirement over the winter break. In an e-mail addressed to her “CCC Family” Stubblefield summarized her reasons for leaving. “I’ve taken some time off of work to deal with some per sonal health issues over the past couple of weeks,” she said, “and have quickly come to the conclusion that it is best to retire now ., Stubblefield started working at Clackamas in 1977 as a personnel secretary, and later became the director of human resources. This past December, B.J. Rinearson took over that position while Stubblefield remained on staff to help with the shift. “While I was very much looking forward to working with Courtney (Wilton)-and BJ, and helping them transition into the Clackamas culture,” Stubblefield said to fellow faculty members in the before-mentioned e-mail. “I’m confident that you will give them a warm welcome and assist them however you can in my absence.” According to Rinearson, the new director of human resources, retirement will provide Stubblefield with time to tend to her personal life. “... She is taking time to enjoy her grandchildren, be the general contractor on the remodel of their home and manage the affairs of their household,” Rinerson said. “... She thor oughly enjoyed working here. The time was right for her to make some changes, and she wishes everyone a happy and successful 2008.” Financial aid and scholarship help on the way Matt Garrison Associate News Editor Clackamas will be there for you - that is, for students who need help filling out their Free Application, for Student Aid (FAFSA) or determining their transfer college of choice. On Saturday, Jan. 26, Clackamas will hold an event to assist students with FAFSA. “Financial Aid Department employees will be on hand to help students fill out the FAFSA form,” said Darcie Iven, scholarship coordi nator and financial aid adviser. “Any student planning on attending college at any college in the country should attend this event.” FAFSA is the only way for students to learn whether they can receive federal dollars, Iven said. She recom mends that it be filled out every year, as the amount of money an individual qualifies for can change, Please see FAFSA, Page 2 Megan Koler Clackamas Print Darcie Iven, one of the college’s scholarship coordinators and financial aid advisers, helps a student discover new ways to finance school.
