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First copy FREE, additional copies 1^ Clackamas Print hidependent,* student-run newspaper since 1966 available online at Th ec 1 ac k a m asp ri nt. c o m jjs Community College, Oregon City, OR eZone ooting yes 2 [ad and njured v Neet n Hurlburt lackamas Print In people were injured |o killed after a lone |n opened fired outside ne nightclub in dowli- vn Portland on Saturday, |.24. around 10:30 p.m. The suspected gunman, beak-old Erik Salvadore jala, was found at the scene tti I self-inflicted gunshot B to the head. Bong the victims were foaeign exchange students, Backamas High school stu- it Hid the manager of a rbylbusiness. B motive for the attack is 1 aider investigation, but ■Bias been disclosed in the Hicejeport that, the shoot- > did not have to do with Be nationality of the victims, victims did noth- ^Hpark the shootings. ^Bitness in the investiga- w reported that lately Ayala Id been depressed, but that ■gave no inclination to act |a violent manor. lA larch of Ayala’s house link a note that he had to his roommates in ch he insinuated thoughts ■mitting suicide, as well letiling the dispersion of Rerty. [he Zone is a 21-and- ler nightclub located on itheist 2nd Avenue and te greet. In light of the shootings, skarn is students are tom tut Ijow safe they would I about going back to The ne. he. Plgent Nichole Howe I Is gone to The Zone S sgiken by the news- Bat really makes me |ed." Howe said adding, Ebstly would not feel ing there again.” ent Jacob Best, who I also gone to The Zone, Is Bfferently. ■ would still go there,” 1st slid. “It doesn’t make a ^■ncc. something bad is |ng to happen in all plac- Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 Volume 42, Issue 10 New light shines for vets John Hurlburt I News Editor Public perception of war in our nation has always been a rollercoaster ride full of pas sionate climbs and devastat ing drops, depending on the political climate.. The unfortu nate side effect of this nausea inducing ride is that all too often the needs of veterans are left by the wayside. Now however, thanks to a community pulling together, Clackamas Community College is boasting an all new Veterans Center to help fulfill the needs of veterans returning to the civilian world. It’s the first of its kind in Clackamas County. Nestled in the back of the first floor of DeJardin Hall in a location Veterans Club President Casey Curry calls, “surreal, serene and relax ing,” is the first incarnation of Clackamas’ Veterans Center. The area is out of the way from where most foot traffic takes place oh campus and is often very quiet. Both factors are much needed for veterans according to Bill Zuelke, dean of student services. “They (veterans) need a quiet place where they can decompress,” Zuelke said add ing that research shows that veterans who are offered plac es such as this are more likely to be successful in school and in readjusting to civilian life in general. The benefits of the Veterans Center are many. Not only can returning soldiers have a quiet place to study, but there is a social aspect to the center; as well as a myriad of services that local providers have been offering to veterans within the center. To Jonathan Toral, a Clackamas student and veteran who has been to both Iraq and Kuwait, the center is a neces sity for the school and for returning veterans. Jessica Foster Clackamas Print Jonathan Toral and a fellow veteran make use of the ser vices being offered through the community center. “It’s one of the greatest ideas I’ve heard of, because I don’t .know where to go,” Toral said referring to where to get services. “I really don’t know what I am entitled to being a Marine and a veteran, so it’s awesome.” Please see VETS, Page 2 Student opinions torn regarding Obama's 'change' Kirsten Michael, a student and parent, says that, “Easily accessible money for school is important and with cheap daycare going back to school will be easier.” The Clackamas Print . Obama’s plans also include better prepa ration for high school students by support As the country celebrates the coming of ing the schools with improved and more a new president, Clackamas students sat in challenging classes. the Community Center and watch the parade Part of Obama’s plan is to improve the with hope, and in some cases, unease. dropout rate, which has been as high as one Throughout President Obama’s politi out of three. The focus towards schools is cal career, education has been a foremost to be geared towards assisting as opposed issue for him. According to the Barack to punishing. Obama official Web site, there are several The plan also includes programs to aid key factors to improving America’s educa teachers by paying for their schooling and tional system. With the current declining rewarding them with higher pay. All of economy, Obama has continued to place these programs would greatly benefit indi high importance on the value of education. viduals by giving them the skills needed One of the keys to turning the economy to be qualified employees, which would around is to provide people with the tools promote a healthy economy. - and resources to improve their financial President Obama’s campaign was lined situation. with promises of change in education and One part of the plan that may affect the economy, but with our nation’s current students everywhere is a program that will economic situation, the question of “How offer 100 hours of community service to be much can one man do?” arises. completed in exchange for $4000 towards “One man alone cannot turn this econo tuition and books. For students here at CCC, my around,” said Clackamas student Andrae that would cover about a year of school. Nicholson, “but he has good ideas.” Another change made will be to simplify Nicholson has seen the repercussions the application for federal aid to a one ques of the decline hit close to home. After his tion part of yearly tax filing. mother lost her job last July, she hasn’t been Obama also has plans to create programs able to find a new one. for affordable high quality daycare allowing “They tell her that she’s overqualified,” parents to work and attend school. . said Nicholson. Kayla Calloway Laris»» Flgley — —- Robert Crawford Clackamas Print Students and staff gather in the Community Center to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama Tuesday Jan. 20. John Shufelt Clackamas Print A shirt showing a caricature of Obama was being sold in the Community Center. As for Nicholson’s own job situation, he works part time, like most college students. And, like most part time workers, there is always the fear of losing that job. On the other side of the spectrum, stu dent Sophie Simmons has not been very much affected by the economic decline. “I’ve always been a light spender,” said Simmons. Despite all this, Nicholson still has hope for Obama’s presidency. “My hopes are high,” said Nicholson, “but my expectations are not.” “I don’t expect anything to happen instantly,” said Nicholson. “We might not see changes until the end of his term.” So far, students seem hopeful, but that’s not always the case. Kenton Benfield, a student at Clackamas, sees things quite dif ferently. “This false sense of hope will be gone by the year’s end,” said Benfield. Obama has only just begun his term, and Americans have no way of knowing how the future will turn out. “As awesome as he is, he is just a man and he will make mistakes,” shid Simmons. “What matters is how he chooses to come back from those mistakes.”
