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Stories unravel as Quilters takes stage

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If you gained a new interest in musicals after w a t c h i n g Ti m B u r t o n ’s “ S w e e n e y To d d ” o v e r winter break, do not see “Quilters” expecting a similar experience.

“Quilters” is the thea t r e a r t s d e p a r t m e n t ’s most recent production, directed by David Smith-English.

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ABOVE: The girls of “Quilters” frolic around on the prairie while sharing life experiences and special moments. The play runs until March 9. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for students and senior citizens and $8 for children.

Veterans get extra support with new club Jonathan Cooper, Clackamas student and veteran, starts a new club in hopes that it will help homebound veterans adjust to life back at home and on campus Armondo Borboa

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Balanced with young athletes and veterans, track and field focuses on team-building and improvement

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As the ongoing War on Terror continues, young men and women who put their careers and educations on hold to serve their country will be coming back into the system.

Sometimes these war veterans could use a little extra assistance in assimilating into civilian life again.

Sometimes they require some additional understanding and help dealing with injuries sustained while on active duty. Many hold the view that, at the very least, they deserve to have the educational and financial benefits they earned with their service.

“That’s the goal of the Vet’s Club,” said Jonathan Cooper, former Marine and president and founder of the college’s Veterans Club. “All of us who have been through it know how hard some of the little things can be after all that.”

Originally from California, Cooper was a student at Grossmont Community College, a school with an active veterans club. After his move to Oregon to continue his education and work, he saw the need for a similar group at Clackamas.

“I love how motivated he (Cooper) is,” said Veterans Service Coordinator Sharon Maggard. “We have been hoping to get a student like him to take the lead in getting a club started. If it isn’t run by a student, then it really doesn’t connect to the people we are reaching out to.”

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Longtime instructor teaches lessons of English and war poetry written in the times of several different wars. It has not been available at Clackamas for almost five years.

“Students will be required to read one book out of class and give a report on it,” Widerburg said.

Widerburg earned his bachelor’s degree at Utah State University Jess Sheppard before coming to Oregon. His life The Clackamas Print has been as diverse as his classes.

“I came up in the ’60s on a motorInstructor Allen Widerburg has cycle (and) met my ex-wife,” he taught every English-related class said. “Then, I got drafted.”

Clackamas has to offer.

Widerburg served for a year in the Widerburg has Vietnam War and spent been employed at another year at the milthe college for 25 itary fort in Texas. years, 20 as a fullAfter his return, time teacher and in 1975 he earned his five as part-time. In Master of Arts degree total, he has been in English at Portland working with stuState University. He dents for over 35 soon resumed teaching years.

– but not just in the “I’ve taught United States. everything at one In the spring of time or other,” he 1999, Widerburg was said. chosen as one of three Included in Oregon instructors to “everything” is participate in a oneworld literature, term exchange program fiction, poetry and with the University of Allen Widerburg Celtic mythology.

London.

English Instructor Widerburg’s “London is one of Literature of War the most wonderful citclass is being ies I have ever seen,” offered in the spring he said. “They have as well. The course will introduce wonderful museums, tons of bookstudents to novels and collections of stores and theaters.”

Allen Widerburg has taught at Clackamas for 25 years and has become a staple of the English department

“I came up in the ’60s on a motorcycle (and) met my ex-wife ... then, I was drafted.”

He has also taken sabbaticals in take a medical leave because of physical operations. In his absence, India and Vietnam.

“I thought I’d go back (to Vietnam) the club has been in the hands of its when no one was shooting at me,” members and English Instructor Jim he said. “It’s a beautiful country Grabill.

“I’m going to pick it up again in without all the helicopters.”

Although he enjoys every class, the fall,” he said.

The Writer’s Club meets every Widerburg is particularly fond of Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the teaching fiction.

“Talking about fiction and writers Literary Arts Center, located in Roger Rook Hall. is fun,” he said.

Widerburg was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Writer ’s Club.

Many of the group’s original members have gone on to become instructors and professors themselves.

Some have even had their works published.

The general purpose of the Writer ’s Club is to “encourage people to write,” Widerburg said.

Wi d e r b u rg Kayla Berge Clackamas Print used to oversee the Writer ’s English Instructor Allen Widerburg stands in front of his Club, but he shelf of books in his office in Roger Rook Hall. Widerburg’s was forced to travels have taken him to London, India and Vietnam.

Making the most out of the Advising Center ing. When an individual has a question pertaining to a career path with which the advisers are unfamiliar, he or she is referred to the faculty member who is most qualified to answer.

“We have a close relationship between us (the advisers) and the faculty,” Walter said.

This differs from the sysJess Sheppard tem used by many universiThe Clackamas Print ties. These schools organize their advising programs by The thought of balancing department. For example, all a schedule, working out premusic majors visit a certain requisites and wading through adviser, while biology majors the financial aid process can consult someone completely be daunting, but the staff of different. the Advising Center can help.

Walter, who has been at Located in the Bill Brod Clackamas for two years, previously worked in the university setting. She spent three years at the College of Arts and Media, where she was a health science adviser and, while completing her grad program, a counselor.

“Different colleges have different academic advising setups,” Walter said.

But, like all systems, centralized advising isn’t perfect.

“The center gets very Emily Walters Clackamas Print busy from about 11 a.m. until 2 Lead Academic Adviser Jessica Walter talks with Counselor Tony Davis p.m.,” Walter during a slow period of the day in the Advising Center. said. “It’s much

The Advising Center offers tips for students that can help them utilize this free service most effectively

Community Center, the Advising Center employs five professional academic advisers who are ready to assist students with any problem related to their education at Clackamas.

“There’s always an adviser available on walk-in,” said Lead Academic Adviser Jessica Walter.

Students need only sign in at the center’s front desk, and the next available adviser will be with them shortly. If desired, they may also request a specific adviser.

Appointments can be made ahead of time in the case of pressing issues, such as concerns regarding schedul-

easier to get in and out in the Walter highly recommends morning.” attending a New Student Walter Advising Session also recomas well. mends that “Those two “We have students hours are defibring a copy nitely worth it,” a close of their transhe said. relationship script or Lastly, she between us academic suggests takevaluation. ing Clackamas’ (the advisers) Both can be free college sucand the printed from cess classes: CougarTrax, New Student faculty.” through the Experience (HDJessica Walter college Web 100) and College Lead Academic Adviser site.

Success (HDFor new 120). students, she As always, has some students are practical advice. encouraged to apply for finan“Take your placement test cial aid and scholarships. seriously,” she said, “and take To make an appointment a break between them. Get up or simply walk in and see and walk around before the an adviser, inquire at the next test.”

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‘Club guy’ helps the campus and hopes for life in Hollywood Chile native enjoys position in student government while studying for transfer degree Armondo Borboa The Clackamas Print

A college community is often a hodgepodge of various extreme hobbies and unique activities. People frequently get together to share their general political views, air their thoughts on life and religion or even, strangely enough, discuss their planet of origin.

All of these interests fall under the purview of Student Senator Javier Montero. It is Montero’s job to help students develop their ideas and submit them through the new club process.

“We know people are interested in different stuff,” he said, “so we help them fill out the necessary paperwork, find an adviser and make it official.”

A very outgoing personality and a love of interaction with new people are critical requirements for this student government position. Friendly and engaging, Montero has no problem answering questions or spending time with students to get them all set-up.

A communications major, his interests vary from art and film to stage and screen.

He hopes eventually to move down to Hollywood, Calif., and work in the film

industry.

On-campus groups range from religious Christian organizations such as the Latterday Saints Student Association (LDSSA), to the political Clackamas Community College Republicans, to alternative interests including the Gay Straight Alliance.

There are also academic groups, like the Horticulture Club, and honor societies such as the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

As the appointed “club guy” for the student government, Montero is the liaison between student-run organizations, the campus hierarchy and any special needs or equipment they might request.

Already this year, he has helped students kick off two new special interest clubs: the REAL club, a Hispanic-interest group; and the Veterans Club, a military veterans association.

Club liaison is a job Montero fell into last year almost by accident. While taking a French class with friend and fellow senator Nancy Baltazar, he was encouraged to join the Student Senate by Baltazar instead of just hanging out between classes.

“I looked around a bit, filled out an application and submitted it to the student government,” he explained. “I said I’d be willing to take any position, and they assigned me as the club liaison. Fortunately, it worked out really well.”

Originally hailing from Chile, Montero was 14 years old when his family came to the United States for his brother’s wedding.

The family later decided to stay permanently.

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Student Senator Javier Montero works the concession stand during a home basketball game for the Associated Student Government.

Now 21, Montero is a scholarship student studying for a transfer degree. He hopes to eventually attend a higher university.

“I love working with people,” he said.

This is fortunate for him because his scholarship is devoted to service toward the community and volunteer work.

“When I first started my community service, the organizers usually asked me what prison I had come from,” he said with

a laugh. “I guess most people don’t think of ‘community service’ the same way I thought of it.”

Students interested in joining a campus club can see the full organization list by visiting the college Web page and looking under the “current students” tab and then “student clubs.” To become involved in student government, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2245.

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In addition to being the veterans service coordinator and a financial aid assistant, Maggard has also volunteered as the Veterans Club adviser.

Although all service members are told about their G.I. Bill benefits before their discharge, the military does not explain the details of how to access their educational benefits. That is where the school’s own Veterans Affairs (VA) office and people like Maggard come in.

“We are trying to work out a system of getting the veterans into my office when they initially register as students,” Maggard said. “Once here, we can get them financial aid, scholarships, grants and many other benefits they are entitled to.”

According to rough statistics supplied by the Clackamas Veterans Affairs office, approximately one third of all veterans attending the college are vocational rehabilitation students. These are the people who have suffered extreme physical trauma and must now learn to live and work with a disability.

The Veterans Club’s focus is more than simply

educational assistance. The group is concerned just as much with veterans’ mental and emotional health, offering aid and fellowship from others who have been through similar experiences.

“We have been talking to the local chapter of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and the Clackamas County VA office,” Cooper said, “and they are all onboard with helping us out.”

The local VFW has promised its help in the form of fundraising, proposing making its meeting hall available for use by the club.

The county VA office has made similar pledges, guaranteeing all the assistance it can provide.

“Even current students, who have been attending Clackamas for a year or longer, are eligible to receive their benefits retroactively,” Maggard said.

“So we hope to reach out to people who might have fallen between the cracks.”

The club’s first organizational meeting will be March 5 for the election of officers and to set the group’s agenda for the year.

For more information, call Jonathan Cooper at 503-312-8338 or Sharon Maggard at 503-6576958, ext. 2554.

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One of the Veterans Club flyers posted on campus, inviting anyone to come to meetings, the first of which will be today at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge in the Community Center.

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Opinion

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Comparing Clinton and McCain

By Armondo Borboa

John McCain: Security savant or jeopardous action hero?

Hillary Clinton: People’s advocate or tied-up chaperone?

MCCAIN

CLINTON

Education: National War College, 1973 United States Naval Academy, 1958 St. Stephen’s School, 1946 to 1949 – Alexandria, Va. Episcopal High School, 1951 to 1954 – Alexandria, Va.

Education: Yale Law School, J.D., 1973 Wellesley College, B.A., 1969 Maine South High School – Park Ridge, Ill. Public service: Senator, United States Senate, 2001 to present First Lady of the United States, 1993 to 2001 First Lady of Arkansas, 1979 to 1981, 1983 to 1993 House Judiciary Committee, 1974 Private experience: Attorney, Rose Law Firm, 1976 to 1992 Faculty, University of Arkansas Law School, 1975 Board member, TCBY Yogurt Company and Wal-Mart, 1985 to 1992 Board member, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Defense Fund Co-Founder, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Book(s): “Dear Socks, Dear Buddy: Kids’ Letters to the First Pets” “Living History” “It Takes a Village” “Witness to Genocide: The Children of Rwanda: Drawings by Child Survivors of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994” Pros: As an advocate of women’s issues and a defender of families, nobody does it better than Hillary Rodham Clinton. She has spent her entire adult life fighting for civil rights and the children’s causes that are near and dear to her heart.

She was the first-ever female senator from New York, and is the first-ever former First Lady to run for political office.

Prior to her marriage, the former Hillary Rodham was a formidable lawyer with a record of fighting for social causes. She has been noted and lauded quite often by numerous social groups for her work on behalf of Constitutional rights, civil liberties, migrant workers, health care and education.

Thanks to her name recognition, her election as senator for the state of New York was practically assured. Also thanks to her fame, all of her pet projects receive an inordinate and enviable amount of national attention. Because of this, her New York constituents have received many benefits that any other person would simply not be able to deliver.

Now campaigning for president of the United States, Clinton continues to make history as the first-ever viable female candidate and elected office holder to make a run at the primary.

Cons: Bill Clinton. That’s it.

Pure and simple, Hillary Clinton’s biggest drag on her future success is her husband.

As a former president and a very popular and divisive figure, Bill Clinton continues to draw attention away from his wife every time he opens his mouth.

In addition to the controversial statements he has made without his wife’s knowledge or permission, his actions on the campaign trail continue to embarrass her. He tarnishes her image as a strong and intelligent woman and powerful candidate for political office.

In addition to all of his numerous and very public infidelities, Bill Clinton’s insane need to steal the spotlight away from his wife will continue to drag down her campaign and embarrass her at every turn. She looks weak in comparison and deserves better.

Analysis: As unfair as it might be, the first and most important question to ask must be this: If Hillary Clinton cannot control her husband, how can she be trusted to run the country?

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Private experience: Board of Trustees, Gallaudet University Founding member, Pacific Council on International Policy, USC Board of Directors, Board of Directors Chair, International Republican Institute Board of Directors, Nixon Center for Peace and Freedom Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, 1995 to 2001, 2003 to 2005 Chair, Committee on Indian Affairs, 1995 to 1997, 2005 to 2007 Book(s): “Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember” “Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life” “Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir” “Unfinished Business: Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Beyond – Defusing the Dangers That Threaten America’s Security” “Faith of My Fathers” “The Reminiscences of Admiral John S. McCain, Jr.” Pros: With credibility you can take to the bank and a resume as long as a telephone book, John McCain has spent a lifetime fighting the established order.

After being shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, McCain endured more than five years of torture and depravation at the hands of the enemy. Although he was repeatedly beaten, starved and crippled, he never broke faith with his fellow prisoners or accepted any special “favors” from his captors.

As an Arizona senator, McCain has become well-known for his willingness to stake his career on particular issues, regardless of all other popular sentiments. He was one of the very few vocal supporters of the military surge into Iraq at a time when support of that war was considered to be political suicide.

He has also been recognized for fighting against “pork barrel spending,” a euphemism for politicians using federal taxpayer money to fund pet projects and buy votes back home.

Cons: Although he would be your first choice to have your back in a bar fight, McCain has never really learned to play nice with others. This hurts him in a very real way.

Reading into his personal history, his halo quickly loses its luster. A notorious troublemaker in school, he racked up demerits and was often at odds with authority. A difficult student, he graduated fifth from the bottom out of a class of 899 Naval Cadets and never achieved the rank of admiral, which was earned by both his father and grandfather.

McCain’s impulsive and controversial nature has extended itself to his political career. In addition to the Keating Five Savings and Loans Scandal, a large majority of his proposals have died simply because of his inability to work well with members of his own party.

Analysis: In a time of war, John McCain has the experience and credibility needed to inspire a nation, fight and win against anybody in the world. In a time of peace, he is his own worst enemy.

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The road to becoming Jayne Emily Walters Arts & Culture Editor

Imagine juggling two jobs, one of which often makes you cry, and loving it.

Luckily, when Jayne Stevens shows emotion at work, she is simply acting.

Stevens is the college’s artist in residence for the 2007-2008 school year. Every fall, Clackamas Repertory Theatre (CRT) Director David Smith-English awards the one-year position of artist in residence to a current or former

Clackamas student who has taken his acting courses and performed in several of the school’s productions.

As artist in residence, Stevens assists students in the acting classes and helps with the student-directed one-act plays each term. She is also in Clackamas’ main-stage shows, which gives students the opportunity to know her as an actress as well as a teacher.

In addition, she is a member of the CRT. “The opportunity that David (Smith-English) has provided is just amazing; he has given me professional credits for my work with

Roles of an actress Clackamas Community College:

Cecily: “The Importance of Being Earnest” Meg: “Crimes of the Heart” Maggie: “Lend Me a Tenor” Meg: “A Lie of the Mind” Yelena: “Uncle Vanya” Rachel: “Reckless” Margaret: “Quilters”

Portland State University: Emma: “Fox’d” Elvira: “Blithe Spirit” Lydia: “Big Love”

Clackamas Repertory Theatre: Eileen: “Moon Over Buffalo” Heidi: “Fuddy Meers” Mute: “The Fantasticks”

Artist Repertory Theatre: Mature Girl: “Owen Meany’s Christmas Pageant”

STEVENS

“As a little kid, I loved to play imagination games,” she said. “I did community theatre as a child.

My first play was ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ when I was five. I was a Munchkin. I just sort of have always done it.”

Stevens continued to do community theatre and was involved with school productions in high school before coming to Clackamas.

S h e enjoyed participating

CRT,” she said.

Stevens balances her theatre duties while working as a visuJayne al merchandiser in Portland, Stevens which involves designing plays the and coordinating displays at West Elm, characa furniture store ter Rachel in that currently “Reckless,” which has stores in the theatre depart15 states ment put on earlier throughin the school out the year. country.

It is not so startling that she has become a talented actress; she started performing and fell in love with theatre at a very young age.

in sports when she was young, in addition to theatre, but had to decide between the two later on.

“When I was in eighth grade, I had to choose, and I chose theatre,” she said.

One of Stevens’ favorite roles while she was a student at the college was Meg in “Crimes of the Heart.”

“It is a show about three sisters,” she said.

Another memorable production for her was “A Lie of the Mind,” in which she played an older woman.

“I wore a fat-suit, and that was fun,” she said. “It is fun playing ugly people; it is like you can just let out all the ugliness that you keep inside most of the time.”

“A Lie of the Mind” is also by her favorite playwright, Sam Shepard, whom she admires like a celebrity.

Stevens will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science degree in theatre arts from Portland State U n i v e r s i t y, where she t r a n s ferred after attending Clackamas.

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Scraps piece together well but do not appeal to the student masses Continued from QUILTERS, Page 1

The play is set in the prairies, during America’s expansion west. Life stories are stored and passed on through quilts, and one of the main social events among women is to create these remembrances.

People are given quilts when they are

born, and they live and die with quilts.

The musical describes how the art form came to be in the west and the pioneers’ many uses for it. Quilts became mementoes, passed on by families who stayed east instead of moving west. They were also used as burial shrouds, the final resting places for those who died along the

journey across the prairie.

The characters, through an all-female cast, make quilts from scraps of fabric.

Putting the scraps together could be a means of describing how the play is organized.

“Quilters” is a compilation of scenes, each represented by a specific quilting-

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Two of the characters of “Quilters,” the mother, Sara (left), and one of her daughters, Margaret (middle), excitedly show off a large quilt square pieced together from scraps of fabric.

block pattern. Every pattern introduces a new series of memories.

The show does not have one overall tone; instead, the patchwork way in which the play is arranged allows for the scenes to go from heart-wrenchingly depressing to overly exuberant in a matter of seconds. This adds a lot of variation to the plot, but at the same time, it makes it difficult to really care about any of the characters.

In one scene, a woman gives birth in the dark and screams at the top of her lungs while the band plays a cacophonic sound. Shortly after, all the lights on stage turn on and a gathering of whimsical school girls prance around holding a set of corncob dolls.

“Quilters” obviously caters to women, from the overall theme of bonding via quilting to jokes about who of the characters has gotten her period.

The cast was well-selected, and the music is a definite strong point for the show, but these factors cannot hide the simple truth that the production lacks something important, something with which everyone can connect.

I was surprised that the college chose to put on this particular musical. I found it hard to relate to the story, and the focus doesn’t seem appropriate for the college audience, let alone a college male like me.

This is made evident by the fact that the majority of the audience members were over 50 and female. Most of the young men who attended were with a woman.

Although “Quilters” has a lot of upsides, including its sometimes-verydark sense of humor, the subject matter is its downside.

I realize that, primarily, it is a tale for women, and in light of that, I brought along a female friend of mine, who I figured would be able to offer a woman’s perspective. What she said to me about a quarter of the way through the play solidified my opinion that this is not a musical for college students, and that was “I hate you for this.”

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Spring brings promise on the field All stories by John Hurlburt

Track and field prepares to test team unity in new season

Sprinters Joseph Gobel, left, and Mat Tweedy finish a run during practice.

The team just competed in the Linfield Icebreaker this last weekend.

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For a sport that is devised of so many different types of events, Clackamas’ track and field team has been training diligently to form a cohesive group.

The team, which is composed of a balance between new players and veteran athletes, has been training since the beginning of this school year to think in terms of working as a team first and as individuals second.

The season kicked off March 1 in the Linfield Icebreaker at Linfield College. The men’s team placed third, and the women placed fourth.

Head Coach Keoni McHone sees this meet as important because it will show the team what they must improve upon in order to be successful.

Clackamas’ strong points

include both men’s and women’s sprints, women’s long distance and women’s pole-vault.

McHone describes the throwers as “the ones with potential.” This year, the track team has no returning throwers.

Out of the throwers Clackamas does have, none of them have participated in the hammer, an event that is not offered in high school.

All of the members of the track and field team will be tested in two of their biggest meets, the Oregon Preview and the Oregon Relays, which are available only to those who qualify.

The competition will be significantly more difficult this year because of the Olympic tryouts, and many Division 1 teams will participate in the meets.

Softball hopes to continue Baseball works overtime to come success with fairly new team together and perfect pitching LEFT: A Clackamas player connects with the ball while hitting during practice.

The softball team plays its first game today against Concordia.

BELOW: Pitcher Renee Santos lobs a pitch in practice. Santos is a 2007 All-Star as well as a 2007 AllAmerican.

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Last year, the softball team ended its season at the top of the league, feeling like Titans, and this year, Head Coach Jessica Buel doesn’t see why it should be any different.

“I believe we should be at the top of NWAACC again,” Buel said.

The coaching lineup has remained the same this year, but the players are a different story. Only three players return from last season, leaving a team that is almost completely new to Clackamas.

Among the returning players is sophomore pitcher Renee Santos, who set an NWAACC record last year for strikeouts, earned the pitcher of the year award and made the Louisville Slugger NWAACC All-American Selection for 2007.

The fact that the team mostly consists of rookies will not hold them back, Buel said. “Each player will have a chance to contribute to every game.”

The long road for the softball team started back in September with practice. The team will see if its effort has paid off March 5 in an away game with Concordia at Delta Park.

During spring break, the team will travel to Arizona, where it will play against the top junior colleges in the country.

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ABOVE: Tyler Waters winds up for the pitch in practice.

BELOW: Sean Sprauer steps up to the plate and prepares to hit an incoming pitch.

Catcher Ben Janal waits patiently behind.

Clackamas’ baseball team has been working hard, hoping to earn the opportunity to compete at higher levels of competition.

Last season ended with a disappointing missed chance at the playoffs.

This year, Head Coach Robin Robinson says things may be quite different.

“We’re excited about this season because we got a real good group of guys,” Robinson said.

Robinson’s excitement is wellfounded, as the team has been practicing regularly from 2:30 p.m. until dark since September.

The group consists of 15 sophomore players, which makes for a strong center of experienced players such as Todd McBride, who has been drafted by the Kansas City Royals.

The baseball coaches believe that although all aspects of their game are important, the team’s pitching abilities will be the ultimate necessity in their strategy for this season.

The team will be tested over the next few months, especially if players wish to accomplish their goal of taking first in the league. The initial step in this process was playing against Spokane Falls on March 1. Clackamas won 4-3.

One major competition in which the team hopes to excel is the Treasure Valley Tournament, where they will face off against second-in-division Linn-Benton Community College.

Mt. Hood, however, is the team to beat this year, Robinson said.

Clackamas will get its chance to take out the current division leader March 29.

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women’s basketball 2-29-08 – Everett 77, Clackamas 71 2-28-08 – Centralia 58, Clackamas 44

men’s basketball

2-29-08 – Clackamas 93, S Puget Sound 71 2-28-08 – Spokane 78, Clackamas 50

ABOVE: Monique Tribble breaks through the opponent’s defense.

BELOW: Jeff Sego sails through the air as he attempts a basket.

BELOW LEFT: Christie Richards dribbles as she pushes down the court.

ABOVE LEFT: JC Cook pushes past a defender.

Sp rts Sc res Baseball

3-01-08 – Clackamas 4, Spokane 3 3-02-08 – Double header, Clackamas 6, Grays Harbor 1 Clackamas 4, Grays Harbor 3

Track and Field

3-01-08 – Men’s, Spokane 228, Lane 202, Clackamas 149, Mt. Hood 122, Clark 38, SW Oregon 36, Highline 5, Douglas 4, Treasure Valley 2 3-01-08 – Women’s, Spokane 250, Mt. Hood 174.5, Lane 149.5, Clackamas 107, Clark 54, Treasure Valley 40, SW Oregon 38

All photos by Tracy Swisher - fotozoneonline.com

PE for the athletically challenged

John Shufelt Clackamas Print

A student bowler prepares to send the ball flying down the lane in class. Bowling classes take place at Gladstone Lanes on Monday and Friday, and Tuesday and Thursday, at 10:30 a.m.

Kenton Benfield The Clackamas Print

It’s inescapable – all degree programs through the college require taking health or physical education classes.

While involvement in an athletic program fulfills these credits, not every student may want to consider this route.

Instead of joining a sports team, which calls for hours of practice beyond class time, some partake in regular courses that can still better their physical condition.

Next term, student Anne Boutwell will do just that.

“I will be taking the swimming class because I am super out of shape,” Boutwell said.

According to Athletics Instructor Marilyn Wynia, courses like swimming can impart the health benefits of competitive sports activities, adding to it with class work.

Students “may feel like they are being left behind because they can’t do a particular sport very well,” Wynia

said. “So, they can get into other classes that aren’t really that skill-oriented and be able to still improve in their physical performance or their physical body, their physical being, or maybe even just their mental or psychological being.”

Wynia deems Health and Fitness for Life (HPE-295) one of the best choices, as it is evenly composed of class work and workout. It is three credits, introduces students to basic health concepts and includes a weight-training hour.

Another popular class, although it is only 1 credit, is bowling, which is offered at two levels in two separate terms. It is one of the many available physical education courses that are 1 credit.

“If you’re not an athlete, then there are a lot of other varieties of health and fitness classes you can get into,” Wynia said. “It just depends on what you are interested in … I would choose something that is maybe more fun for you because that is something … you will enjoy doing and keep doing.”

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The Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Today Chrysalis: Women Writers Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work.

Chrysalis meets Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. Room 220 in Rook Hall. For more information, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2220.

March 9 The CCC Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert begins at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.

For more information, call the CCC music department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 10 Auditions for CCC’s spring main-stage production will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center’s Osterman Theater. For more information, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2356.

March 10 Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m. The Jazz Jams in the LeRoy Anderson Room (room 119) of the Niemeyer Center at the college are free and open to all students, community members, professional musicians and vocalists. For more information, contact the CCC music department, 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 11 The Global Activism Club will be showing the documentry “Seoul Train,” which documents the workers of the secretive underground railroad smuggling North Korean refugees out of China. The film will be shown in the Fireside Lounge in the Bill Brod Community Center at 12:30 p.m. For more information, send an e-mail to how_much@juno.com.

March 11 through 13 Student-Directed One-Act Plays, Comedy Improv and Stand-up Comedy Theatre students do all the work in these performances, including casting, directing, technical production and publicity. The free performances take place in the Osterman Theatre at noon March 11 through 13. An evening performance is scheduled Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2356.

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March 8 Centralia CC (9-7) noon March 9 Shoreline CC (9-7) noon

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