March 2. 2005
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Gaston on State
Education Board
Urban League
chief to advocate
for children
Vanessa Gaston, president and
chief executive officer of the
Urban League of Portland has
been appointed to the State Board
of Education.
The panel establishes state
standards for public kindergar­
ten, elementary and secondary
schools and governs courses of
study.
“I am honored and excited
about being appointed to this
board,” said G aston. “Our
children’seducation is extremely
important and we must identify
solutions now that address the
academic achievement gap and
funding issues. 1 look forward
to being part of this process.”
Gaston also is a member of the
Portland Schools Foundation
Board and participates in Lead­
ers R oundtable, a coalition
of business, civic, and educa­
tional leaders and elected offi­
cials in Multnomah County that
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Vanessa Gaston
focuses on developing joint strat­
egies to promote student suc­
cess.
The Urban League of Portland
is a nonprofit, community-based
organization headquartered in
north and northeast Portland that
serves the greater Portland met­
ropolitan area. The league helps
empower African Americans and
others to achieve equality in edu­
cation, employment and eco­
nomic security through a combi­
nation of direct services, out­
reach and advocacy.
Dear Deanna!
I’m a female that has a problem
with the girly stuff. I’m not gay
or anything like that, I just prefer
to wear men’ s clothing and sports
gear. People judge me, call me a
lesbian and hurt my feelings be­
cause I want to be comfortable
and just be myself. I can’t take it
anymore and want it to stop. -
Andrea W.; Leesville, La.
Dear Andrea:
Real P eop le, Real Advice
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advice column known for
its fearless approach to
realily-hased subjects!
Just like wearing hoochie clothes,
you set yourself up for unwanted
attention through your wardrobe.
If your feelings are hurt then
obviously this mistreatment both­
Boys and Girls Club Gives Thanks
Representatives o f Boys and Girls Club and Police Activity League sign a thank you banner related to last year's Safeway
Classic Golf Tournament that recently donated $775,000 to local charities including the Boys and Girls Club of Portland,
Trillium Family Services, Police Activities League, the Children's Course and Oregon Junior Golf. This year's tournament will be
held from Aug. 15 to 21 at the Columbia-Edgewater Country Club.
photo by J essica P oundstone
ers you. You’re not as comfort­
able being in boys underwear as
you pretend to be. Stop trying to
be a Jack and go back to being
Jill. If you want the harassment
to stop, toss out the boxers, buy
a thong and be the female you
were bom to be.
Dear Deanna!
My friend and I go to the club
every weekend. Because I ride
with her, she expects me to buy
gas. When we get to the club, she
wants me to pay her entry fee
and buy drinks. I barely have
enough left to pay my cover
charge so I sit at a table all night
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and can’t have a good time be­
cause I don’t have any money
left. -Drained Dry; Charlotte,
N.C.
Dear Deanna!
Help me with this dilemma. I’m
starting a new friendship and
want to know if you kiss on the
first date, does that make you
Dear Drained:
seem easy? I’m going out for the
If you can buy alcohol, you can
first time with a guy I really like
fill up your gas tank and take
and I don't want the smooch
yourself to the club. Ask your
rules to mess things up. -Janice;
friend to ride with you and make
Phoenix, Ariz.
her spend some money for a
change. If she gets angry or Dear Janice:
develops an attitude, she’s not a Forget easy, if y ou ’ ve never dated
true friend. You are being used as him before, you shouldn’t be
a one-way ticket to a good time. thinking about putting your lips
Leave her dry on the curb and on his body. You don’t know if
turn up the volume as you head to he’s infected, has tart breath,
diseases or what. The time when
the dance floor.
kissing should occur is when it
feels right for both people and
after you’ve gotten to know each
other. Don’t get yourself embar­
rassed by trying to plan the kiss.
If it’s meant to be it’ll happen.
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