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Sensitive Information
Clark College
Being Use Without Consent Grants Tenure to
Many States
Educators
Sue to Block
Continued from Front
the Sale of
23andMe
Personal
Genetic Data
(AP) — Twenty-seven
states and the District of Co-
lumbia on Monday filed a
lawsuit in bankruptcy court
seeking to block the sale
of personal genetic data by
23andMe without customer
consent. The lawsuit comes
as a biotechnology company
seeks the court’s approval to
buy the struggling firm.
Biological samples, DNA
data, health-related traits and
medical records are too sen-
sitive to be sold without each
person’s express, informed
consent, Oregon Attorney
General Dan Rayfield said in
a news release about the law-
suit. Customers should have
the right to control such deep-
ly personal information and it
cannot be sold like ordinary
property, it said.
A 23andMe saliva collection kit is shown on March 25, 2025, in
Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Barbara Ortutay, File)
23andMe customers use
saliva-based DNA testing kits
to learn about their ancestry
and find long-lost relatives.
Founded in 2006, the com-
pany also conducted health
research and drug develop-
ment. But it struggled to find
a profitable business model
since going public in 2021.
In March it laid off 40% of its
staff and filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy protection in the
Eastern District of Missouri,
raising concerns about the
safety of customer data.
Regeneron Pharmaceuti-
cals said last month it aimed
to buy the company for $256
million. Regeneron said it
would comply with 23and-
Me’s privacy policies and ap-
plicable law. It said it would
process all customer personal
data in accordance with the
consents, privacy policies
and statements, terms of ser-
vice, and notices currently in
effect and have security con-
trols in place designed to pro-
tect such data.
A court-appointed, inde-
pendent consumer privacy
ombudsman was due to ex-
amine the proposed sale and
how it might affect consum-
er privacy and report to the
court.
Portland Parks & Recreation
Completes Transformation, Reopens
Expanded 25-Acre Parklane Park
Continued from Front
Director Adena Long. “It
helps address the significant
lack of parks, open spaces,
and recreation in the Centen-
nial neighborhood. With so
many new amenities on 25
acres, this is a major invest-
ment in East Portland, an ex-
citing project that will benefit
Portland for generations.”
Parklane Park serves 2,824
nearby residential units. 828
of them did not have ready
access to any parks or natural
areas prior to this project. The
park’s immediate neighbors
to the east are Oliver Mid-
dle School and Parklane El-
ementary School in the Cen-
tennial School District, with
a combined enrollment of
nearly 900 students ranging
from kindergarten students to
8th graders.
System
Development
Charge (SDCs), not tax dollars,
funded the park project. SDCs
are one-time fees from new de-
velopments that support Port-
land's growing infrastructure.
The park was designed by
local landscape architecture
firm, Walker Macy, and con-
structed by Stacy Witbeck. A
Local Improvement District
(LID) funded by the park proj-
ect and managed by the Port-
land Bureau of Transportation
(PBOT) created street and
sidewalk improvements that
improves access to and around
the new park.
The ceremony included
Portland Parks & Recreation
Director Adena Long, District
1 Councilors Loretta Smith
and Jamie Dunphy, and other
community partners.
Portlanders have been in-
strumental in shaping the de-
sign for Parklane Park through
a project advisory committee
and a series of community
gatherings between fall 2019
and summer 2020. This en-
gagement process resulted
in a design that reflects the
community’s values and de-
sires. For more information
on Parklane Park, please visit
the project page at portland.
gov/parks/construction/park-
lane-park-project.
sub jects like fossils and an-
cient civilizations to life. His
teaching fosters curiosity,
critical thinking, and cultur-
al empathy, aligning with the
college’s DEI mission.
Brandon Johnson, (Automotive)
With 23 years of experi-
ence and multiple certifica-
tions, Brandon brings indus-
try expertise from Subaru,
Ford, and GM. Though new
to teaching, he excels at men-
toring. His relatable stories
and patient guidance help
students connect theory with
real-world automotive prob-
lem-solving.
Molly Lampros,
(Communications)
Molly holds multiple de-
grees in communication,
psychology, and teaching.
She’s worked in public ser-
vice and taught for 15 years
at Clark. Passionate about
trauma-informed education,
she builds strong student re-
lationships and inclusive,
discussion-based
learning
environments.
Teresa Lashchuk, (Nursing)
With over 30 years in clin-
ical nursing, Teresa joined
Clark in 2011. She encour-
ages critical thinking and in-
clusion, making students feel
supported. Her real-world ap-
proach to nursing education
keeps her curriculum relevant
and engaging.
Josephine (Josie) Lesage,
(Environmental Science)
Josie earned her Ph.D.
from UC Santa Cruz and
brings ecology field experi-
ence to her teaching. A pas-
sionate advocate for outdoor
learning, she uses active
strategies to spark curiosity
and help students appreciate
life’s natural patterns.
Brian Miyake, (Surveying and
Geomatics)
Brian
transitioned
to
teaching after a leadership
career in land management
mapping. At Clark, he builds
strong industry ties and
helped lead his students to a
national competition victo-
ry. Known for his culturally
responsive teaching, Brian
ensures all students feel seen
and supported.
Victor Morales, (Philosophy)
Victor holds a Ph.D. in Po-
litical Science and brings over
a decade of teaching experi-
ence. At Clark, he founded
the Philosophy Club and uses
inclusive methods—like role-
plays and simulations—to
foster critical thinking and en-
courage diverse voices.
Jesse Morse, (English)
Jesse holds an MFA and
Ph.D. in creative writing
and has taught at Clark since
2018. Co-director of the
Spring Writing Workshop and
author of a poetry collection,
Jesse focuses on equity, cul-
tural inclusiveness, and stu-
dent-centered learning.
Janine Rieck, (Health
Information Management)
Janine earned degrees in
Health Information Man-
agement while teaching and
completing the tenure pro-
cess. She creates inclusive,
well-supported online learn-
ing environments and found-
ed a student club to promote
community service and en-
gagement in the field.
Natasja Swartz, (Chemistry)
Natasja holds a Ph.D. in
Chemistry and has taught at
several colleges. Her research
combines chemical science
and cultural heritage. At
Clark, she fosters student suc-
cess through inclusive teach-
ing and innovative curricu-
lum that encourages creative
thinking.
Cydney Topping, (English)
With degrees in English and
writing, Cydney has taught at
community colleges her entire
career. At Clark since 2015,
she designs inclusive courses
that reflect student experienc-
es and co-leads efforts to rede-
sign the literature curriculum
with a student-centered focus.
Gibran Zogbi, (Accounting)
Gibran has a doctorate in
business and industry expe-
rience with major firms and
startups. A supportive and en-
ergetic teacher, he emphasizes
not just technical knowledge
but personal character, en-
couraging students to grow as
professionals and people.