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Clark Independent Issue 11 Volume 75TRANSCRIPT
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ASCC Appointments Underway
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Contact Robert Berman [email protected]
The ASCC Appointments Committee will select next year’s student JRYHUQPHQW�RIÀFHUV�RQ�0D\�����DFFRUG-ing to Director of Student Life Sarah Gruhler.
The committee is currently inter-YLHZLQJ�FDQGLGDWHV�WR�ÀOO�WKH����DYDLODEOH�student government positions. ASCC RIÀFHUV�DSSURYH�FOXE�FKDUWHUV��UXQ�VWX-GHQW�HYHQWV�DQG�EXGJHW������PLOOLRQ� LQ�student fees.
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The ASCC encouraged students to apply for next year’s positions through
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ASCC President Ryan Rutledge said DSSO\LQJ� WR� EHFRPH� SUHVLGHQW� ZDV� KLV�ÀUVW�WLPH�DSSO\LQJ�IRU�D�MRE�
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The ASCC switched from elections to appointments last year due to several years of low voter turnouts.
Despite ASCC’s attempts to increase YRWHU�WXUQRXW�E\�DOORZLQJ�RQOLQH�YRWLQJ�and spending hundreds of dollars on FDPSDLJQV��RQO\�����RI �&ODUN�&ROOHJH·V�QHDUO\� ������� VWXGHQWV� YRWHG�� *UXKOHU�said.
Gruhler added that this lack of student voting no longer represented
Student government selections continue for second year
ASCC President Ryan Rutledge, Executive Assistant Omar Alvarez and Finance Director Ilana Brown met in an Executive Council
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Kyle Yasumiishi and Evan JonesEditor-in-Chief and Copy Editor
Robert BermanStaff Reporter
Robert BermanStaff Reporter
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Political science professor Dr. Nick Forrest said the elections had advantages and disadvantages.
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“We try to make this a process that students can
get a good experience from.” – Sarah Gruhler, director of Student Life
Dental Hygiene Update PlannedNew clinic will comply with state and federal laws, upgrade technology
Clark’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will be
remodeled with more clinic space, dental
chairs and new digital X-ray equipment
beginning Fall quarter 2013.
The $2.9 million remodel will begin
LQ�2FWREHU�DQG�ÀQLVK�E\�1RYHPEHU�������said Jim Green, director of Facilities
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the north and south sides of the building
and increasing the number of chairs in the
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FOLQLF�IURP����WR�����VDLG�.DUOD�6\OZHVWHU��professor of dental hygiene.
Plans show the remodeling will
be done in stages so the dental hygiene
program can continue to function.
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of the building. After the south side is
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compliant with both the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act, which
sets standards for health information pri-
YDF\��DQG�WKH�$PHULFDQV�ZLWK�'LVDELOLWLHV�Act requirements. The ADA prohibits
discrimination based on disability.
Currently, dental chairs are too
close together and aisles are too narrow,
SURYLGLQJ� OLWWOH� SULYDF\� DQG� SUHYHQWLQJ�wheelchair access, Sylwester said.
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they should be,” Sylwester said.
The Dental Hygiene department cur-
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how to use digital software commonly
IRXQG�LQ�PRVW�GHQWDO�RIÀFHV�“I think a lot of my class does feel
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Campbell, a senior in the dental hygiene
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at all in our program but you go out into
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SRG Partnership, Inc., a Portland-
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experience with dental hygiene clinics,”
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in the area. We want to be cutting edge,
not playing catch up,” she said.
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DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC
Ezekiel BrouhardStaff Reporter
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I-BEST Program(Integrated Basic
Education and Skills Training)
At any time you can switch to
the I-Best Program
Step 1 - Students’ scores on the CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) test qualify them for one of the three Fast Tracks.
Step 2 - Each Fast Track is one quarter long. Students can complete all three levels or jump into an I-BEST program at any time.
Step 3 -Students who finish Fast Track can take the GED test to certify completion of high school credits. They can then move on to the I-BEST college program or move onto other college courses.
Step 4 - Students who finish I-BEST can take the certification test for nursing assistants, get jobs as early childhood educators or continue on to college.
CASASPlacement Test
Clark College is leading the way in
a national push to upgrade adult basic
education programs in order to eliminate
current overlap in class content, shorten
the length of the program and, hope-
fully, lower the nearly 50 percent annual
dropout rate.
The curriculum changes will begin
Fall quarter 2013 and continue throughout
the Winter and Spring quarters, according
to Larry Ruddell, the college’s Adult Basic
Education director.
Adult Basic Education aims to help
adults improve their reading, writing and
math skills and prepare for the GED
test, as well as to develop skills needed in
the workplace. The program also offers
English as a Second Language classes. The
program serves 2,000 to 3,000 students
every year, according to Kael Godwin,
research and analytics professional at
Clark College.
Currently, most students spend four
WR�ÀYH�\HDUV�FRPSOHWLQJ�WKH�EDVLF�HGXFD-tion program before they can move on to
college. The time commitment discour-
ages them from completing the program,
Ruddell said. The new program will
streamline the process through three Fast
Track levels, which will emphasize oral,
technological and team-building skills,
according to Katy Washburne, an adult
basic education instructor who is one of
the designers of the new program.
Each Fast Track will be worth 15
credits per quarter, allowing students to
accomplish in one quarter what normally
takes at least a year.
Each of the Fast Tracks will have a
separate theme. Fast Track One focuses
on career exploration, and Fast Track
Two will equip students with basic job
skills. Fast Track Three prepares students
for college-level work using textbooks
donated by various departments at the
college.
At any point, students can choose
to skip ahead to a new Integrated Basic
Education and Skills Training – or I-BEST
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ment the model nationally, said Ruddell.
Clark’s version is one of the most fully
developed, he said.
The new program will eliminate pre-
college developmental education classes,
which are very similar in content to Adult
Basic Education classes, according to
Dr. Ray Korpi, dean of basic education,
English, communications and humanities.
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students in developmental education
classes pay full tuition, even though they
don’t earn college credit. Students in adult
basic education, on the other hand, can
take as many classes as they want for $25
per quarter. The college pays for their
textbooks, Korpi said.
Students will save with elimination of
the developmental education classes, but
Clark will lose tuition money. “If we do
this well, we’ll get our money back in the
long-run,” Ruddell said. “I’m excited to
work at a college willing to take that risk.”
/DVW� VSULQJ�� FROOHJH� RIÀFLDOV� SLORWHG�a version of the new basic education
program at the Columbia Tech Center
campus. The number of students whose
reading and math skills improved more
than doubled, and attendance rose from
60 to 98 percent, Ruddell said.
Adult Basic Education students
Olivia Godinez and Jessica Kao were
excited about the changes, even though
classes will be more challenging. “It’s for
our own good,” Godinez said. “We want
to get more knowledge.”
Kate Bruner, an English instructor in
the Adult Basic Education program, said
she enjoys helping her students prepare
for success.
“One thing that they all have in com-
mon is that they genuinely want a different
way of life for themselves,” Bruner said.
“Somehow people get the impression that
it’s not as sexy as teaching Shakespeare or
something, and I’ve never felt that. You
need the basics, and I enjoy giving them
what they need.”
New program eliminates course overlap, increases completion ratesAdult Basic Education Paves Fast Track To Success
Contact Lindsey Ponder [email protected]
Lindsey PonderStaff Reporter
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FAST TRACK 1
FAST TRACK 2
FAST TRACK 3
Absorbed Programs:ESL 1-3, Math, Computer
Absorbed Programs:ESL 4-5, ABE 2-3, and DVED
Absorbed Programs:ESL 6, ABE 4, GED, DVED
GED certification
JOB/COLLEGE
Health Care CoreHealthcare Occupation Prep
NACNursing Assistant Certification
ECEEarly Childhood Education
ACADEMICCollege Preparation
I-BEST Program(Integrated Basic
Education and Skills Training)
At any time you can switch to
the I-Best Program
Step 1 - Students’ scores on the CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) test qualify them for one of the three Fast Tracks.
Step 2 - Each Fast Track is one quarter long. Students can complete all three levels or jump into an I-BEST program at any time.
Step 3 -Students who finish Fast Track can take the GED test to certify completion of high school credits. They can then move on to the I-BEST college program or move onto other college courses.
Step 4 - Students who finish I-BEST can take the certification test for nursing assistants, get jobs as early childhood educators or continue on to college.
CASASPlacement Test
New program eliminates course overlap, increases completion ratesAdult Basic Education Paves Fast Track To Success
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EDITORIAL COMIC
Bullying Continues After High School
Most people would assume that bul-lying stops after high school.
It doesn’t.Bullying is a never-ending cycle.
While it may be more prevalent in sec-ondary schools than college, it still occurs. Too many lives have been lost due to this behavior.
Colleges – especially community col-leges – offer a wider variety of courses and generally have a more diverse student population. There are still cliques, but many students are more open and accept-ing of others.
This often gives the false impression of a bully-free environment.
But, as we grow older and wiser, methods of bullying evolve right along with us.
Hazing appears to be a very common form of bullying found in colleges across the U.S. It is most popular among athletic teams and the Greek system, and is used as a sort of initiation where people are forced to commit often embarrassing acts in public.
These acts are sometimes so violent that they can be fatal.
A national study conducted by doc-tors at the University of Maine in 2010 shows the number of recorded hazing-, pledging- and rushing-related deaths in fraternities and sororities stands at 90
Lizzy SwansonGuest Contributor
males and six females.It’s amazing how an adult who has
lived long enough to have at least a little common sense would agree to partake in something so cruel. Is it a rite of pas-sage? Kids just being kids? Somehow, this seems to be a lot more than that.
Another reason students believe that bullying does not occur in college is EHFDXVH�WKH\�DUH�QRW�ORRNLQJ�IRU�VSHFLÀF�details or signs. Bullying can take the form of something other than physical or blatantly verbal aggression. It can also be silent.
Victims can choose not to show how much it is affecting them for a variety of reasons. For all we know, a victim can be their own tormentor. It is important to pay attention to the small things. If someone says something that is even the slightest bit off-key, it should not be brushed aside.
According to a study conducted at Yale University, victims of bullying are between two to nine times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims.
Just because we are not in high school anymore doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take bullying seriously.
How many more lives are we going to lose before people decide to address this epidemic?
Lizzy Swanson heads the newly formed Jonah’s Allies Club, which focuses on anti-bullying, a term that coincides with legislation in 49 states. (Aleksi Lepisto/The Independent)
EDITORIAL: Columbia River CrossingThe issue of Columbia River
Crossing, as evidenced in a recent poll by The Columbian, has proven to be as widely divisive as the river in question. Across state – and party – lines.
CRC aims to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge, increase the number of total lanes from six to 10 and extend light rail into Clark County, terminating near Clark College.
Although The Independent Editorial Board believes a new bridge is necessary, we do not support the CRC project.
While the prospect of easier access both to and from Portland seems quite appealing – and, some might say, neces-sary – when weighed against the harsh economic realities attached to it, one PD\�ÀQG�GLIÀFXOWLHV� LQ� MXVWLI\LQJ�VXFK�a project.
Though the current cost is tenta-tively set between $3.1 to $3.5 billion, ÀJXUHV�DUH�SURQH�WR�LQWHQVH�ÁXFWXDWLRQ�in an enterprise of this scale. In fact, due to a simple clerical oversight, the former, erroneous $8.35 million esti-mate for operating costs for light rail soared to $12.81 million late last year.
One is left to wonder just how much of the $140 million in state money already spent on research, has possibly been – or will be – used to fund other errors of this magnitude.
The new bridge would also raise prices for average commuters in the form of tolls. Though the tolls are estimated to take effect in 2016, with a $2.50 price point during peak hours, in 2022, upon the project’s completion, rates would rise to $3.62, and remain until 2060.
This editorial represents the views of The Independent Editorial Board. The members of this board include Jeff Knapp, opinion editor; Aleksi Lepisto, photo editor; Sophia Coleman, life editor; Evan Jones, copy editor; and Kyle Yasumiishi, editor-in-chief. The board members meet weekly to discuss an issue and adopt a unanimous viewpoint. The topic of the editorial remains undisclosed to The Independent staff and adviser.
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Financial problems aren’t the only setbacks plaguing the proposal.
Many business owners in down-town Vancouver are worried the roughly nine-year construction period will hurt business because of a lack of acces-sibility. A letter signed by over 50 local business owners was sent to lawmakers, voicing their displeasure.
Furthermore, the height in the design of the new bridge will impede FRPPHUFLDO�ULYHU�WUDIÀF��7KLV�LV�FUXFLDO�for local industry as the river is a major thoroughfare for commerce. As of this writing, the Coast Guard has yet to ap-prove the design.
CRC is increasing tensions on both sides of the river.
A representative of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber said the governor will not support construction of the bridge without the light rail option. This ultimatum will likely lead to further interstate unrest if the Coast Guard rejects the current proposal.
Like a multi-billion dollar game of Jenga, the removal of one piece could send the entire structure plummeting into disarray, severing both economic and political relationships in the process.
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shown to be instrumental in developing one’s sense of well-being, both among the volunteer and the recipient of service.
“Lots of people suffer if [they’re] only looking out for [themselves],” said John Governale, psychology professor at Clark College. “If we recognize our interde-pendence on others, and consider what helps others, we will contribute to more good.”
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“Doing good [deeds] with the intent of helping others actually increases our own subjective sense of well-being,” Governale said.
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Indian activist Mohandas Gandhi said, “The best ZD\�WR�ÀQG�\RXUVHOI �LV�WR�ORVH�\RXUVHOI �LQ�WKH�VHUYLFH�RI �others.”
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“[Recipients] tend to feel gratitude,” Governale said. ´*UDWLWXGH�LV�GHÀQLWHO\�VRPHWKLQJ�WKDW�KHOSV�XV�IHHO�OHVV�isolated, more connected and just good in general.”
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving others, said, “At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by, ‘I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was naked and you clothed me; I was homeless, and you took me in.’”
Students who are interested in community service can learn more by viewing volunteer postings on the bulletin boards in Gaiser Hall, contacting Clark’s Service Learning Program or visiting websites that match volunteers with service opportunities, such as Volunteer Connections, Hands On Greater Portland, and Volunteer Match.
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Winning By Losing
Mighty Bowl Review
Clark College student Jaimee Keck knows losing weight can be challenging.
“I’ve always started off the quarter wanting to get healthier,” Keck said. “But by the time the middle of the quarter hits, \RX�JHW�EXV\�DQG�WKH�ÀUVW�WKLQJ�WR�JR� LV�your exercise and diet.”
But during Winter quarter, Keck, a mother of three daughters, was deter-mined to become healthy.
“If you lose weight and it is for some-WKLQJ�VXSHUÀFLDO�LW�GRHVQ·W�PHDQ�DV�PXFK��but if you think about the people you care about, you take it to heart,” Keck said.
Keck participated in a 10-week “Biggest Loser” competition hosted by the Clark College Fitness Center.
Garet Studer, co-director of the competition, got the idea from other campuses. “I heard about other schools doing this program and having success so we thought, ‘Why shouldn’t we?’” Studer said.
Four teams of 12 people participated in the competition.
&HUWLÀHG�SHUVRQDO�WUDLQHU�-HVVH�'XII �coached one of the teams and had a few goals besides helping his team lose the most weight. “I wanted to help set them up for success and help gain lean muscle,” 'XII �VDLG��´0\�H[SHUWLVH�LV�QRW�LQ�QXWUL-tion but I tried to give advice on what food to eat and stay away from. I did a different workout every time, anything from circuit to boot camp style to a little bit of yoga.”
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Clark College students, alumni, fac-ulty and staff were eligible to participate.
Some participants experienced great success achieving their weight-loss goals.
Especially Keck, who lost 41 pounds and won the competition.
“I have kept the weight off,” Keck said. “In fact, I’ve lost 10 more pounds since it ended.”
Studer said he hopes to host the Biggest Loser competition again next year, but hasn’t yet determined the date.
Local food truck co-owner Steve Valenta thinks vegetarian food doesn’t need to taste like it’s missing meat. And ZLWK�D�QDPH� OLNH�7KH�0LJKW\�%RZO��\RX�better have some chops to serve just rice and vegetables right.
For around $6, customers can order one of three bowls consisting of: brown rice, black beans, olives, salsa, cilantro, cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream. Each bowl also comes with a choice of three sauces: chipotle, peanut and a tangy house sauce. All bowls also cater to a vegan diet simply by removing the cheese and sour cream. The menu is entirely gluten-free.
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Busy Students May Neglect Health
Some Clark College students struggle to eat healthy and exercise regularly.
Experts say the problems usually arise when students are so busy that they neglect their health.
´0DQ\�VWXGHQWV�KDYH�PXOWLSOH�VWUHVV-ors and responsibilities in their lives,” said Shayna Collins, a counselor and instructor at Clark College. “It can feel like there is not enough time to do things like exercise, cook healthy food, or get enough sleep.”
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For some students, the prices of food may be too high to worry about proper nutrition.
“The price of food has gone up way too much,” student Spencer Hill said. “Here, companies can’t afford to sell food for less. I’ve been to countries like Costa Rica where you can get a whole plate of food for about 10 cents.”
Collins added that many students
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easier and cheaper to grab a candy bar out of a vending machine versus ordering a salad.”
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and exercise students are able to get more GRQH� LQ� OHVV� WLPH� ZLWK� VLJQLÀFDQWO\� OHVV�stress,” Collins said.
Clark College offers several resources for students who want to exercise and stay in shape.
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The Thompson Fitness Center is also available to the college community.
Students who are interested in learn-ing how to relieve stress, anxiety and depression, all of which affect health, can visit the Counseling and Health Center.
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“It’s important to be working smarter, not harder,” Collins said.
The truck also serves smoothies, named after regions of Vancouver. The dairy-free drinks all feature real fruit with no added sugar, and the cost is comparable to other local options. Natural soda, juices and tea are also available. There is even a kids menu, which offers half sized bowls for $2.50 that include brown rice, black beans and cheddar cheese, along with a choice of sauce.
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Vice President of Instruction Dr. Tim Cook (Aleksi Lepisto/The Independent)
Marathon Man
Vancouver USA Marathon Kicks Off June 16
Finishing a marathon is a feeling avid runner Tim
Cook can’t get enough of.
And what could be better than having your family
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Cook, Clark College’s vice president of Instruction,
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family to be there. “If I did, I would want them to be
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plish his biggest long-term goal – to run a marathon in all
50 states. So far he has run 15 marathons in seven states.
Cook began running for fun in high school and
continued throughout college. Afterwards, he stopped
running for 20 years.
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and smoking, Cook decided to get back into shape. “I had
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Esther Short Park at 7 a.m. June 16. The
half-marathon starts at 9 a.m.
“It’s meant to be a community event
that everyone can participate in, whether
they’re volunteering or cheering or run-
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showcase Vancouver’s scenic areas includ-
ing the Columbia River, Vancouver Lake
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registered so far between the events,
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around 3,000 people register by race time.
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Donovan, Vancouver’s Special Events
Manager, are meeting next week to dis-
cuss safety precautions.
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said.
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belongings with them at all times and
know where exits are located, Donovan
said.
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sponsible for all the academic programs at Clark College,
170 full-time and 500 part-time faculty members and an
estimated 2,000 classes per quarter.
A typical day at work could consist of meeting with
deans, attending curriculum committees and businesses
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6R�KRZ�GRHV�&RRN�PDNH�WLPH�IRU�UXQQLQJ"Cook’s weekday routine starts at 4:30 a.m. when he
gets up to run. “That’s hard because I am not a morning
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one day and a 13- to 20-mile run on another day.
“It’s probably the most relaxing thing I get to do all
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ally runs with his wife who recently started running.
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running. “I think the most important thing is to get out
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WKH�UDFH�SDUWLFLSDQWV�µClark College cross-country and
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Those without running experience
should start training one to two years in
advance to give their bodies time to gradu-
ally adapt to the physical demands of a
marathon, Hickey said.
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are interested in running join the Clark
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portive friends to run with. Incorporating
running into a weekly routine is important
as well.
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such as the Leif Erickson Trail and the
Wildwood Trail in Portland makes train-
ing more enjoyable, Hickey said.
“The nice thing about that is that
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Softball Coach Resigns
Head softball coach Ty Singleton is resigning after the 2013 softball season.
´,W·V�QRW�ORRNLQJ�OLNH�LW·V�WKH�ULJKW�ÀW�for what Clark wants,” said Singleton, who resigned in April after coaching softball at Clark College for two years.
Athletic Director Charles Guthrie said he was surprised Singleton resigned.
Singleton’s career record at Clark College was 13-45 with a home record of 1-19. The softball team’s record this season is 2-26.
“He was like the best coach we ever had,” pitcher Sarah Nidick said. “He is
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just a good person in general and will be missed by all of us.”
Nidick said Singleton never stopped trying different ways to improve individual players and the team as a whole.
“I will miss his dorky way of making new concepts fun at practices,” Nidick said. “Personally, he made me a better hitter than I ever was in high school.”
Nidick added that Singleton “never stopped believing in us, even though the VFRUHV� RI � RXU� JDPHV� GLGQ·W� UHÁHFW� KRZ�hard we had been working.”
Freshman Jumper Inspires Team
&ODUN� WUDFN� DQG� ÀHOG� DWKOHWH� 6KDZQ�Hughes’ goal for the rest of the season is to place in the top three in the long and triple jumps at the regional conference championships May 20-21 in Spokane.
The freshman led the triple jump in the Cougar Open at Oregon City High School April 20.
Hughes’ impact on the team isn’t limited to his jumping performances. He’s also a great leader, according to head coach Amber Moore.
“He’s able to push the rest of the team,” Moore said.
Jumping coach Marc Hadenfrank agrees. “He’s getting better every week,”
Michael LuskCampus Editor
Shawn Hughes hopes for a podium finish at championships
Contact Michael Lusk [email protected]
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Hadenfrank said. “He does well, which makes the other players want to do well.”
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During his senior year at Beaverton High School, Hughes placed fourth at the Oregon School Activities Association’s Outdoor State Championships for the triple jump.
Hughes said his stepfather is a role model and motivates him. “He took me in and raised me from since I was young,” Hughes said. “If it weren’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be a college athlete. +H� LV� GHÀQLWHO\� WKH� UHDVRQ� ,� DP�ZKR� ,�am today.”
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Words are powerful.
They can damage relationships or
ruin one’s self esteem.
Everyone needs to be reminded of
this from time to time. That’s why direc-
tor Patricia Rohrbach chose “Reasons
to be Pretty” as Clark College’s spring
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production.
The 2009 Tony Award-nominated
play written by Neil LaBute is about
beauty and the discontentment young
adults experience, as well as the power
of words and how even the smallest of
words can hurt.
“It’s about learning to listen, and
watching what you say and the words
you use, because words can be hurtful,”
Rohrbach said. “For some reason, we al-
ways remember the bad things that people
say about us more than the good things.”
The four-member cast captivated
members of the audience, drawing them
into the characters’ lives.
Audience member Jina Andersen
said she thought the production was
IDQWDVWLF��´7KLV�ZDV�P\�ÀUVW�WLPH�VHHLQJ�a Clark production, and I am impressed
by the good atmosphere here,” she said.
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“Reasons To Be Pretty” ReviewSpring production brings up body image issues
TOP LEFT Zac Palica (Greg) and Amanda
Oberrecht (Steph) play a feuding couple
that struggles to recover from trust issues
after Greg is caught criticizing Steph’s facial
features to Kent, played by Derek Nelman.
BOTTOM LEFT Greg expresses frustration
with Carly and Kent after learning that Carly
(played by Jessica Wisniewski) repeated his
comments to Steph.
TOP RIGHT Derek Nelman said that he
struggled with identifying with his own
character, admitting that he is the easy target
for hatred.
BOTTOM RIGHT Greg and Steph’s relationship
EHJLQV�D�GRZQZDUG�VSLUDO�RI�ÀJKWLQJ�WKDW�culminates with Steph publically humiliating
Greg in sheer frustration.
Greg, the acting was both challenging and
rewarding, according to cast members.
“This play helps me see that I need to
pay attention to a lot of the smaller things
in life, because it could just be some little
thing that you say that could change your
life. And so it lets you appreciate the little
things,” said Zac Palica, who played Greg.
Greg ruins his relationship with
Steph, his girlfriend of four years.
“My least favorite part was having
to slap Zac over and over and over again
for rehearsal,” said Amanda Oberrecht,
who played Steph. “I felt really really bad.
I’ve hit him really hard, and we’ve gotten
extremely heated and caught up in the
moment.”
But getting caught up in the moment
is what distinguishes good actors from
great ones. “You’re not playing a character,
you’re playing a person,” Oberrecht said.
Derek Nelman played Kent, a stereo-
typical jock and complete jerk, according
to Nelman. “I’m the guy you love to hate,”
said Nelman, who added it was challenging
for him to play Kent because he disagrees
with many of the character’s choices.
“As an actor you’re supposed to get
to a point to where you can see into the
mind of your character, but I cannot with
Kent,” Nelman said.
“Reasons to be Pretty” will show on
May 10-11 and 16-18 at Decker Theatre.
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
and a matinee performance will show May
11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the Clark
College Bookstore or the Decker Theatre
ER[�RIÀFH� LQ�)URVW�$UWV�&HQWHU��7LFNHWV�cost $8 for students and alumni, $10 for
seniors and $12 for the public.
“This play helps me see that I need to pay attention to a lot of the smaller things in life,
because it could just be some little thing that you say that
could change your life.” – Zac Palica, actor playing Greg