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Mure Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 ________ Clackamas Print 5 ackamas student “Xposed” Kornafel Sheppard mas Print a typo, on, a former student as, is in the process his own clothing line, ing business already •shirts with sweat beanies soon to come, the process of get- I stickers,” said Lenon, s taking the term off hal to focus on his clothing S maintenance tech job. Lenon started working on the Xpose work, especially the ace of spades. concept in June and got the first ship “The ace of spades is always ment of T-shirts in early December. a unique card,’ said Lenon, Lenon has sold nearly half his mer Students on campus can be chandise since then. seen wearing the “I’ll havethe next Xpose clothing and run of T-shirts by most recommend March,” said Lenon. the style it offers. True to his roots, “I have one and the target audi shirt already and ence of his clothing plan on buying line, Lenon enjoys another with a dif skating, snowboard- ferent design,” said ing,mountainbiking, Heather Anderson. and backpacking. “ I ] like the art- ' “I started skating work,” said sat- when I was young isfied customer, er,” said Lenon. Andrea Skoro. Zac Lenon According to Lenon’s prices Xpose graphic Lenon, the cloth are as Appealing designer ing is primarily for as his work as his skaters and any- T-shirts are sell one who wants ing for a mere $15. something new and cool, Sweatshirts are planned to cost $30 “They’re for anyone to $35 while beanies are estimat who wants nice complicated ed at $25 to $30. Anyone want designs,” said Nate Courtney. ing to see what he has to offer «r- I’m big on making sure need only call his cell at 971- your voice is heard,” said Lenon. 533-4837 or check his myspace Lenon uses such popular at www.myspace.com/exposegear. themes as gambling and the deck Or just simply seek of cards as themes for his art- him out on campus. “The ace of spades is always a unique card.99 president seeks ge for the better ornai el phatil Vu is. a mas student who Ms college career owing what direction e,l but now through ork and guidance is ■associated Student ■ent president. ■ graduating honor from Canby High tvo years ago, Vu Clackamas her his education. In chaol he was involved |y charitable activities "tey Club and Mr. , which raised funds rricane Katrina vic- and diabetes. He was art of several extra- lar activities such as ■ and Class Officer. r president, Vu is raise awareness of as to offer, such as by grants they prov fide btlstudents involv ved |lov\ ing them more ■e in ASG affairs, be Vu has been presi- |LSl has hosted a holi- frty, a blood drive, the registration drive, several debates, the clubs promo tion and the Clothes Closet. “(Fall term) was consid ered a ‘practice term’ to get a feel for the job,” said Michael Vu. “Winter term is when We plan to put things in motion.” When Vu isn’t studying or being a leader, he enjoys being with friends, or pos sibly eating at his favorite restaurant, ‘Nuevo Viarta.’ Vu is also a hip-hop dancer. “Mexican food is my favorite,” said Vu. Spring term will mark Vu’s last term at CCC. Vu is major ing in accounting and plans to transfer to Portland State University. On the side, Vu has started learning to speak the Vietnamese language. “I only just started study ing Vietnamese. There are a lot of young kids in the class with me,” said Vu. Vu currently lives in Canby with his parents while he goes to school and gets himself set up in college. “[My parents] are very supportive and proud of my accomplishments,” said Vu. “I am glad that I can honestly say that I consider them the greatest parents in the world.” ■ A JR ■ I John Shufelt the Clackamas Print These students take advantage of the inexpensive physical education classes at Clackamas. The gym is also open to students at select hours. Lose weight while paying less Matt Garrison At Clackamas you can work your body without working your wallet. “It is free to work out during open hours,” said student Wesley Keller. The weight room in Randall Hall is open to all students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. It may not be open as long as a typical gym, but it can be a great way to stay fit and save money. There are also trails around the college and a track where you can walk and jog. Also available are a huge selec tion • gym classes from ten nis to hip hop dancing for $62 each. “(Classes are) generally cheap er than most gym memberships,” said Clackamas student Brianna Black. 24 Hour Fitness offers more services and equipment for a more expensive price. A basic membership at 24 Hour Fitness is $19.99 for initiation, and $36.99 a month to go to any gym location, or $32.99 to only have access to the gym in Clackamas. “We have an abundance of cardio machines, a pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, basketball court, certified personal trainers, kids club, a lot of weights, a huge parking garage, exercise rooms with exercise classes and we’re open seven days a week, 24 hours a day,” said a 24 Hour Fitness membership counselor. “We don’t have as much equipment as a gym,” said Clackamas student Eric Tolento. Another plus to working out here on cam pus is that it’s easy to take a friend with you. “It (Clackamas) is closer, and you have friends to help you work out,” said Clackamas student April Koopmans. T/te print... The Clackamas Print thanks you for reading. vu
