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By John William Howard Sports Editor

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Alex Loul (25) makes a play against SW Oregon’s Zach Sweeney (34).

The win moved Clackamas past SW Oregon in the standings.

Taylor Dunn fades away from the basket during the Cougar’s 87-84 win over SW Oregon. Dunn led all scores with 34.

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The Clackamas Community College men’s basketball team has finally hit their stride. Coming into last Saturday’s game, they had won three games in a row, and five out of their last seven. Of the two losses, one was by two points to their region rivals Mt. Hood, and the other was an overtime loss to Chemeketa. Just two weeks ago, it looked like Clackamas would not make the NWAACC Tournament for the first time since 1999, as they were under .500 on the season and had struggled to finish games.

A few wins later, and Clackamas entered Saturday’s matchup tied with the visiting SW Oregon Lakers at fourth place in the southern region, fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot in the division. By the end of the evening, the Cougars would emerge victorious, claiming sole possession of fourth place in the south, and putting them in position to make the trip to Tri-Cities the first weekend in March.

Clackamas started off the game with a spark after surrendering the first two points on a pair of free throws. Behind six early points from Brett Ball, a three pointer from sophomore guard Paul Walter found the Cougars leading 22-9.

New face of marketing brings social media to limelight at clackamas

By Joshua Dillen Associate News Editor Not many people start a record label in their lifetime. Fewer start one at the age of 13.

Besides being a member of the rock-dance band the Slants, Simon Young Tam’s career includes stints in just about every position possible in the music industry. His newest job as the social media marketing specialist, TAM

here at the college, was advertised with a salary range of $37,675 to $41,048 per year.

“What I call my nights and weekends job, is playing rock and roll and touring the world, melting faces with music,” said Tam, “We play a more modern rock version of eighties rock and dance music.”

It’s obvious why Tam landed a new job as the new social media marketing specialist on campus.

At 30 years old, he has never lost that entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to those accomplishments, he works tirelessly supporting and volunteering for many charities, traveling the world performing with and promoting his band and taking on this demanding new position at the college.

Tam manages this busy lifestyle in part through his successful use of modern social networking. Tam’s experience promoting his musical career via social media played a crucial role in landing the position.

Janet Paulson talked about the hiring process when Tam

was considered for the new position. She expressed the need for the college to be current with today’s necessary Internet presence and why he was the final candidate for the position.

“I think Simon was a standout,” she said. “I like to think of Simon as a digital native. He grew up through the technology.”

Tam’s main duty is to bring Clackamas Community fully into the digital world. He will update the college’s Facebook page and give the school a stronger presence on Twitter, YouTube and other social media such as LinkedIn. “Basically I oversee the online engagement and outreach efforts of the college,” said Tam, “That includes social media, and I’m helping with the launch of the new website.”

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By Brian Baldwin Editor-in-Chief

With more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, Kurt Nelson is looking forward to the challenges of being the new head of campus security.

Officially hired during the January board of education meeting, his biggest goal is to see that the campus safety department becomes the most efficient and professional it can be.

Nelson started his law enforcement career in 1981 with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and a few years later he was hired by the Portland Police where he eventually retired in 2009. For the past three years he has been the park ranger supervisor for the Portland Park Rangers, but Nelson is no stranger to the college. From 1999 to 2010 he was an adjunct instructor in the criminal justice department helping develop the crime analysis program.

Nelson is approaching his first month on the job and he loves it. He felt that due to prior experiences and association with the previous head of campus safety, Dick Ashbaugh, he didn’t have hopes for what the job would be like but rather expectations that have largely been met.

The two met while Ashbaugh was head of the criminal justice department.

“I was able to talk with Dick before I applied to find out what I should expect and to be prepared. I’ve also had the luxury to consult with Dick since he has retired,” said Nelson. “Have there been surprises? Of course, you can never be fully informed or prepared for everything until it happens.”

Nelson was waiting for this opportunity as he said that he had often joked with Ashbaugh asking when he was going to retire.

“The challenges to this position are going to be significant but I love the challenge. I like to problem solve,” said Nelson. “I have an extensive knowledge of the college, I have a strong background in law enforcement and I have a fairly decent training in emergency management. I think I bring back to it a strong supervisory background, so all of those combine to bring me to this position.”

One challenge Nelson believes he is ready to face is the budget. He acknowledges that the college isn’t swimming in money right now and said that in his

previous line of work he had three years of continual budget cuts and can manage under a fiscal constraint.

Already Nelson has started to make some changes in the department, which some of them he calls mundane but critical. One of these is the change in the campus security shift logs which anyone can view inside the campus safety office in McLoughlin. He is unsure if he will continue the shift logs in the current format.

Instead he is giving officers and cadets personal notebooks to write down a daily activity log and creating a new log system.

“We started to implement a daily crime log. It is different than the shift logs and is required by law. It would replace the shift logs and it is still open record,” said Nelson. “[The daily activity logs] won’t be as detailed as the shift logs but it gives me the ability to quickly see what the officers and cadets do so I can make the monthly report to my bosses.”

One of the most visible changes Nelson thinks that people will see is himself in a uniform walking around campus. He believes that it is important that he knows what they go through during their shifts.

It also provides an opportunity for officers to get training if their shift is covered by Nelson.

Pete Kandratieff, one of the campus safety officers, feels that Nelson is a positive addition to the department.

“I think he brings a lot of experience to the position,” said Kandratieff. “He’s on the right track. He’s implementing changes that I think will help this department.”

With the future ahead of him, Nelson hopes to paint the campus security department in a more professional light.

According to him, the college board and president can take several options that he can work with, such as, making campus security unarmed or take advantage of an upcoming bill in the Oregon Legislature.

“It would give community college boards the authority that the university system has now, as an option, to create a fully sworn, fully authorized police department,” said Nelson. “I think we can make that standard and it would be another way to make this department more professional with a higher ability to respond to problems.”

Whichever direction the college decides to take with campus security, Nelson is ready and willing to tackle the problem.

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Simon Tam sits at his desk working to promote the college using social media.

CCC has a Twitter along with a Facebook and a YouTube account.

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The Slants are the first and only all Asian dance-rock band in the world according to Tam. He explained he came up with the idea of the band and its name and how a passion for music and its power could break down a lot of social barriers that many Asians face today.

“I’ve always loved music as early as I can remember,” he said. “There’s these old home videos of me at three or four where I grab my dad’s guitar and jump on the coffee table and perform.”

With three albums released and another due out this spring or summer, it is obvious that music is one of Tam’s main passions. The band he manages and performs with has played alongside Katie Perry, DEVO and Metallica.

Corey Gray with the Decemberists and Mike Crenshaw have collaborated with the band. The band also played for the Oregon State Penitentiary at the request of the Asian Club there.

“I actually had a white supremacist come up to me and ask for my autograph,” Tam said, “It was a unique experience. We do a lot of untraditional shows.”

The Slants recently finished playing in Europe for the Department of Defense (DOD). They were hired to play for the troops stationed at the various military bases across Europe. A call from the Pentagon is not uncommon for the band to receive.

There has been a problem in getting the name the Slants registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It’s been two years since they decided to pursue a federally registered

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trademark to protect their name. They filed with the office and were rejected on the grounds of disparagement. The letter the Slants received from the office said their name was “disparaging to people of Asian descent.”

“Maybe they don’t get it. Maybe they don’t understand what we are doing,” Tam said. He was referring to the nature of the name. Part of their use of the potentially derogatory term was of a healing nature for his race expressed through music.

“Why don’t we own it?” he said. He was referring to the fact that he and millions of Asians have had to deal with the negative and derogatory connotations of the term for most of their lives and how they can show other cultures a kind of ironic pride of the word.

At this time, Tam and the Slants are re-filing their case with Trademark office to obtain the copyright and ensure their branding of the Slants.

Tam grew up in San Diego and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Business Management. He loves to read, travel and has a huge interest in other cultures. Besides playing and promoting his music and performing his duties at the college, Tam uses his extra time volunteering for several different non-profit organizations (NPOs) take up the rest of Tam’s time.

“I don’t have time for TV. I volunteer for about a dozen non-profits,” Tam said.

“I’m starting my own NPO. It’s called the PACE Foundation. It’s going to be about empowering Asian youth through the arts; and fighting bullying in schools.

It was a very natural transition for the band.”

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Letter to the Editor The stinging irony is that Salazar’s article “Former poli-sci instructor sued by counselor” (2/1/12) about a defamation lawsuit does little more than perpetuate the damaging language hurled in the original incidents, inflicting fresh pain for all involved. With great power (and freedom of the press), comes great responsibility. I would hope to see a higher level of ethics and discretion applied when reporting

about such harmful content.

Sincerely, Alice Nelson Lewis, Department Chair of, Communication Studies, Journalism, and Theatre Arts Communication Instructor

This letter has been edited for brevity and clarity.

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Josh Rader, 27, tests water samples for dissolved oxygen. Oxygen levels indicate the presence of microbial activity in the sample and influence how it is treated.

Dirty water makes for great paying career

By Joshua Dillen Associate News Editor

A new possibility changes everything.

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Driving through southwest Milwaukie on state highway 99E has a memorable effect on the senses.

The sense of smell, to be exact, will be stimulated.

The Kellogg Waste Water Treatment Plant, as offensive as it may seem to some, is a necessary part of the infrastructure in Clackamas County.

The plant serves a huge part of the county and can process up to 10 million gallons of wastewater per day, serving 77,800 people from Gladstone to Milwaukie and Happy Valley. Somebody has to make sure these residents won’t have to worry about what happens to dirty water after it spirals down the drain, or if it flows into wetlands and watersheds after becoming contaminated at a manufacturing plant.

The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median yearly income for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant System Operators is $40,770. They also report the number of jobs in this field is projected to increase by 20 percent from 113,400 in 2008 to 135,900 in 2018 nationally.

Publicly and privately run plants in Molalla, Wilsonville, Oregon City and other municipalities in Clackamas County are partly staffed by students who have completed the Water and Envoirnmental Technology (WET) program at the college. There is a one year certificate available and a two year degree offered at the college in this overlooked field. The program doesn’t require you to be nationally certified and licensed to receive your degree or certificate, but once you are “you are employable in 39 states and worldwide. There are opportunities in the Middle East and developing countries,” said Matthew LaForce.

LaForce is the Department Chair of the Engineering and Sciences Division at the college, which “houses” the WET Program. He is responsible for the students who may end up dealing with waste infused water processed by such plants.

“We’re the only institution [in the Northwest] providing this current training for students,” said LaForce.

Wastewater treatment may not seem that glamorous, but the bang for your buck when spending money on education is something that LaForce feels strongly about. He described how the college prepares students by linking internships with local municipalities and worldwide companies like

Veolia Water. Veolia, founded in 1853, provides water and wastewater services for municipal and industrial clients. The company employs more than 96,000 people worldwide. According to their website, they are a division of Veolia Environment, the largest environmental company in the world.

“Our department is tightly linked to industry,” LaForce said. “The more skill sets I can give you to get that job that’s critical.”

Tony Morales, is a student in the WET program. He has mainly worked as a welder in the past, but has always had a love for water. When he was laid off as a welder, he decided to go back to school. The WET program was the best way for him to enter a field that he can make a decent living while enjoying what he does.

“It’s always been a passion of mine, the water,” Morales said. “How are we battling the bacteria in our water or how to clean up wastewater?”

Morales said he enjoyed the program, especially the support and networking that is available going through the program as he pursues the WET Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Josh Rader, is also pursuing his AAS in the program. A career change as well as and love of water brought him to the program. He feels strongly about ensuring we have quality places to fish and healthy watersheds.

“It feels good to know you are doing something for the environment,” Rader said. “And to know that microbes, living things, help to clean the water, it’s interesting to say the least.”

Rader liked that the degree allows you many options in the field. He mentioned how Veolia had national and worldwide employment opportunities doing lab work inside, field work outdoors in natural settings, or plant operations. He added that the industry had job opportunities that would suit almost any type of personality.

“I wanted to find out more about how we keep our rivers and streams clean,” said Tracy Colgan. “I want to improve the quality of the earth.”

Colgan used to work in grounds maintenance and seasonally in the industry of water treatment.

Her seasonal work in the field led to enrolling at CCC in the WET program to learn more about water treatment and expand her career possibilities.

LaForce chuckled about seeing some of his students a few years after they’ve graduated driving Acuras and “I’m still driving along in a Hyundai.

It’s great to see.”

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Social networks cause antisocial behavior

I have no friends.

I retract that statement; I have no “Friends” on Facebook that are not actual friends, family or colleagues. I make great effort to never offend anyone, but if you put anything on my “wall” that is offensive or rude, I will delete it. Please refrain from using psuedo-words like “chatstabbing” or “chatversation.”

Facebook is going public soon and they will be selling stock in their company for an undisclosed amount of money. The New York Times claims that the company may be worth up to $100 billion; maybe they’ll give us some free shares if we have more “Friends” than anyone else.

It’s really sad to me to see people that update their “status” all of the time. As a culture, have we become so broken and alone that we need constant approval from others, including those who we don’t even know, to know that we’re okay?

That’s an easy answer: Yes. Have we changed the definition of “Friend?” Are the people we call “Friend” on Facebook any different from a childhood imaginary friend?

I remember being a kid and having an imaginary friend, his name was Cowboy Jim. In my mind, social networking has its roots in AOL chatrooms, which spread to instant-messaging and creating “your own website” through a myriad of free website creators like Angelfire. This spread to the Myspace page, which quickly became the heavily-customized, music-blar-

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By Isaac Soper Arts & Culture Editor The world has been decimated by nuclear war. In the wake of this tragic disaster, only few survive; those who are still alive are in a constant battle for survival and maintaining their meager existence.

Dystopia is usually referred to as the polar-opposite of utopia; it is the state that the world is in on the brink of collapse.

Dystopic visions of the world have made their way into many forms of massmedia since Mary Shelley’s, “Frankenstein.” In June of last year, Daniel H. Wilson, a Portland resident who has his Ph.D. in robotics, wrote a dystopic novel entitled “Robopocalypse.” The book takes place in the near future, in which human civilization faces extinction due to a sentient robotic uprising.

Starting tomorrow, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., the Oregon City Public Library (which is located at the Carnegie Center; Fifth and Jefferson, in Oregon City) is hosting a string of events, leading up to an appearance and community read by Wilson himself.

“We made the decision that we would do the title ‘Robopocalypse’ for a community-wide read this year. I read it, one of my staff gave me the idea, and I loved it,” said Maureen Cole, the Director of the Oregon City Public Library. “Other libraries that have community-wide reads often do things where they have related events but we’ve never really done that.”

The event tomorrow night entitled, “Where is Dystopia?” will be hosted by Clackamas Community College English Instructor Trevor Dodge. It will be, according to Cole, a more “adult-focused” exploration and discussion of dystopic literature, including books, films, comics and video games.

“The Carnegie building is a great place to hold an event: it’s cozy, artsy and scholarly and the community who attend these events are really engaged in the conversation. Trevor’s topic sounds fascinating,” said CCC English Instructor Trista Cornelius, who introduced

Portland author Daniel H. Wilson will be discussing his novel, “Robopocalypse” at the Oregon City Public Library on Feb. 23.

Cole to Dodge.

“Where is Dystopia?” is going to be an attempt to give context for the book, focusing on the broader idea of dystopia and what the term entails.

“The talk is going to chart those ideas through literature at one level and then I want to problematize what I mean by literature. When [people] hear that word, they think of things on a bookshelf. I quibble with that definition; literature is simply a grouping of something,” said Dodge.

In the classes that he teaches, such as “Games & Literature” and “Comics & Literature,” Dodge has been known to push the envelope on what is commonly considered “literature.”

“A dystopic literature doesn’t have to be just about novels, and doesn’t have to be about filmic representations of those ideas either. What I want to do is chase dystopia through other popular mass-media forms.

Novels and films and I want to talk about them in comics; I want to talk about them in

“Robopocalypse” Events Where is Dystopia?

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LEGO Robotics

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“Robopocalypse” Author Visit

Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

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By Isaac Soper Arts & Culture Editor

ing, headache-inducing Myspace page. Hey, there’s something good about Facebook, no customization; way to go guy from “The Social Network.”

Sorry preteens.

I use my Facebook account for three things: uploading photos from recent hikes that I’ve been on, unique things that I’ve done with my job and “poking” one of my good friends who I haven’t seen in a few years, other than that, my page goes relatively unused.

I used to go on Facebook once per week when I started the account. That dwindled to every other week and then every month or so. Due to the “private groups” function, my job uses Facebook and I’m on it nearly every day now.

So I would like to ask Facebook users, please don’t post anything stupid.

All of the information, photos and video posted on [insert social network here] become “public information,” meaning anyone can use it for any purpose. Under 21 and drinking? You may want to save those photos for your scrapbook instead of your Facebook.

If I remove someone from my “Friends,” does Facebook say, “Isaac Soper no longer wants to be friends with you and would like you to keep your distance?”

Someone told me that Myspace is mainly used for musicians now, which makes me happy; using a social network for something other than making pretend friends, what a novel idea.

I don’t mean to sound like I’m complaining; Facebook and Twitter have their purpose. Even YouTube can be used for good.

Though I may not have enough “Friends” to win any contests or any plans to invest in what may be the world’s largest Internetbased anti-social social network, I, along with the rest of modern society, am a Facebook user.

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video games,” said Dodge.

He mentioned discussing such titles as Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road,” along with popular post-apocalyptic video game “Fallout 3.”

“There’s lots of avenues to talk about, lots of times we see dystopic work as the funneling effect of technology and having too much too soon; we can trace that all the way back to ‘Frankenstein,’” said Dodge.

The same themes may be connected to the present time, with the success of the human genome project. What happens when we create something that we are unprepared for, perhaps our own version of Frankenstein’s monster?

“Largely, what I want to do is to have the conversation about how do we project ourselves into [dystopia] and why do we go to it,” said Dodge.

After “Where is Dystopia?”, the next event discussing robotics will take place on Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which will be a LEGO robotics demonstration and the first annual LEGO League competition, hosted by Redland Elementary School.

Wilson will be visiting the Oregon City Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

He will be there to talk about robots, robotic uprisings and answer questions regarding the subject, along with his new book.

Wilson has been praised by critics and authors alike, currently he is working with Steven Spielberg, who is doing a film adaptation of the book, which will be released on July 3, 2013.

The Clackamas Print 5 & The Print shares 10 solutions for your Valentine budget woes

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Caylin Igrisan and Jared Heintz, two Clackamas Community College students, have been dating for almost two years. This Valentine’s Day Jared and Caylin are going on a double date with friends to see “The Vow.” Bugatti’s, Olive Garden and many others. The menu prices vary from place to place. The cost for dinner out could run $20 and up, which is reasonable for a nice outing for Valentine’s Day is close at hand you and your date.

Homemade Valentine and for the budget conscious colThere is the classic romantic lege student, cost can mean the difference between a great date gesture of buying a nice box of and a … not so great one. Here candy, a bouquet of roses or their are a couple of ideas for the frugal favorite flower and a heartfelt card.

You can even make the card yourstudent.

Movie night at the theater self for a little more effort points A great and affordable night on your part. The saying “It’s the out at the movies is easily in your thought that counts” really comes grasp. The Wunderland Theater is into play. It shows you care while an easily affordable way to watch a working within your means and not-so-new release. Tickets are $3 your lover will like it all the same.

Write a love song each, and drinks and snacks are For those of you who are of very affordable, bringing your total to about $12 for a nice movie date the musical persuasion, you could for your valentine on Valentine’s always write a meaningful and Day. You can find a Wunderland heartfelt love song. It shows you Theater located in Portland, care, expresses your feelings and Milwaukie, Gresham, Beaverton won’t even cost you anything but and Salem. Plus, if you feel the some of your time, which is not urge to play, you can enjoy the too much to give up in the scheme nickel arcade with your sweetie, of things. If you feel it needs more, maybe even earn enough tickets you could always pair the song with gifts. for the coveted lightsaber.

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Romantic night in

Have a night in; you can cook up a special dinner (or order in), rent a movie, light some candles and just enjoy each other’s company for the night within the comfort of your home. You could even make a special Valentine’s Day dessert (or one for each of you if you’re not into sharing). The price tag on this can vary but can be cheaper than going out to eat in the long run, and a lot more private.

Dinner out

You could take your date out to a nice dinner. There are several restaurants serving a cornucopia of food, such as Applebee’s, Claim Jumper’s, The Grilled Cheese Grill,

A trip to the park

If the weather permits, you can always keep it simple and spend the day at the park. You can take a picnic basket or cooler packed with some food, a Frisbee, some books or anything else you think will impress. You could even get some friends together and plan a potluck together. The possibilities are left to your imagination but keep in mind, a raincoat may be necessary during this time of year.

Coffee Date

Nothing shouts simplicity like a nice coffee date. You and your valentine can go out and enjoy a cozy coffee date at your favorite coffee house. This is a great idea for those who may be having their first date

on Valentine’s Day. It gives you a chance to talk, get to know each other and not be too bothered by your surroundings. And most coffee houses carry snacks and desserts, so you can still have that treat. Has it been done before? Yes, but if they’re nice, your sweetheart won’t hold it against you. Just relax, be yourself and keep the conversation lively and flowing.

A night out on the town

If you’re willing, you can always just have a night out on the town, downtown to be specific.

Downtown Portland is one of the best places in Portland to just have fun, with underage dance clubs, concert venues, a plethora of restaurants and don’t forget the street performers. The night is yours to spend how you wish when out on the town. Just be sure to be responsible and smart about it and you’ll have a blast.

Portland Trail Blazer game

For all you sports fans, there’s always the ever popular Blazer game. On Valentine’s Day, the Blazers will be playing at home against the Washington Wizards.

Tickets cost $10-$45 for decent seats that won’t break your bank. I would recommend you eat before you go, but if you do plan on spending $20 for the both of you, more if you want drinks.

Trip to the Oregon Zoo

On Valentine’s Day, the Zoo will be having an “Animal Enrichment Day,” where the animals will receive treats and toys. It’s a great opportunity for some awesome photos and nice, relaxed date where you can simply enjoy the excitement of the zoo. The times are 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. If you’re married, this would be a great date idea for you and it gives the kids something to do as

well. Oregon Zoo admission runs $10.50 per person for adults (1264), $7.50 for kids (3-11). And if you want to park your car it’s $2.

These are some ideas for you to use on Valentine’s Day. I hope you

have an awesome Valentine’s Day with your main squeeze. Make it special, put your heart into it and it will be a night both of you can enjoy.

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By John William Howard Sports Editor Every year around this time, the sports world is in pandemonium. With the Super Bowl finished, the NBA season in full swing, and March Madness getting closer, there is one day that all the focus is on the high schools. That day is February first, the day that athletes can sign a national letter of intent. It’s something that grabs the attention of everyone.

Fans all over the country watch to see who goes where, as often one big name can not only turn a program around, but can also bolster a fan base.

The NWAACC is a little different. Because it’s a twoyear league, the turnover rate is high enough that it can be difficult to get ‘diehard’ fans. Teams can lose more than half of their lineup from year to year, meaning that fans can’t follow a player for long before they move on to a different school.

Adding to that system is the fact that there are a high number of players that transfer into the league from a fouryear university. Many of the NWAACC’s players have come from other schools after playing for one year. For example, Clackamas’ own Taylor Dunn and Brett Ball transferred to Clackamas as sophomores. Dunn played a season at Central Washington University, while Ball transferred from Eastern Arizona University. The list continues, highlighting some of the league’s top players including Peninsula’s J.T. Terrell (Wake Forest), Tacoma’s Mark McLaughlin (Seattle University), and Yakima Valley’s Brandi Henton (Long Beach).

And it’s not like those players are sitting at the end of the bench. Terrell went from being a scoring machine at Wake Forest to being a scoring machine at Peninsula, and is second in the NWAACC in scoring. Brandi Henton led the women in scoring before an injury ended her season, and Henton was widely believed to be Long Beach State’s best player.

McLaughlin’s freshman year is downright confusing.

According to the Seattle Times, McLaughlin “initially committed to Washington State in 2007, during the summer before his senior season at Inglemoor [High School]. But he changed his mind, then signed with Nevada.” McLaughlin then decided to play his freshman season at Seattle University before transferring to Tacoma Community College, where he leads the NWAACC in scoring by a growing margin.

These athletes’ big names and fantastic athletic ability help to give the league a face. Similar to the way that Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Dale Earnhardt brought fans to their sports because of how they stuck out, the elite give people something to talk about. Their names are easier to remember because of how they dominate those around them, and they can create a buzz in the stands, as well as around the league.

Also, the transfers often happen to go to a select group of schools, and usually ones that have a history of big recruits and big success in the tournament. Schools like Tacoma, Clackamas and Peninsula command the attention of athletes looking to transfer in because of their history of championships and dominance of their regions. It’s no surprise that Terrell, McLaughlin, and Dunn chose the schools that they did.

Here’s the problem: Those athletes only have this season left to play. This is when the high turnover rate comes back to bite teams. They don’t get to build a team around their star player; they just have to button down and make do with what they’ve got. It’s difficult to build a dynasty when your best player is only a flash in the pan as far as you’re concerned. Yes, the success can lead to better attention from possible recruits, but that’s as much as it does. That usually doesn’t translate to more wins the next season. That’s why, even with more eyes on the NWAACC, back to back championships are so rare. Teams often get only one year with their star player. Either they will sign with a Division I school after their freshman year, or they will transfer in as a sophomore and only have one year to play.

The NWAACC is stuck with that problem, and they have yet to come up with a creative solution. Yes, funds are tight, but maybe we need to see a billboard in Time Square with Terrell’s face. That might do the trick.

Ashleigh Anderson (22), Sam McCloud (10) and Jenny Johnson (3) have been instrumental in the success so far this season. Anderson showed her continued improvement in Saturday’s game, putting up a game high 25 points.

By John William Howard Sports Editor Taking the court on Saturday night, freshman guard Ashleigh Anderson wasn’t feeling all that confident. Warm ups hadn’t gone well at all, her shot was feeling off, and she told her teammates that she was “broke.” Nevertheless, her name was called, her shoes were laced, and she and her fellow starters squared off against the Lakers of SW Oregon in front of a small, but rowdy crowd in Randall Hall.

Clackamas won the tip and moved into a familiar play, swinging the ball around the three point line and looking for open shots. When the ball came to Anderson’s hands, she trusted her instincts and training, and let it fly. Swoosh, and Clackamas is up 3-0.

On the very next possession, after a fumbled play by SW Oregon, the ball again found its way to Anderson at the top of the three point line, and again she let loose, this time with a hand in her face.

The second shot went the same as the first, not even hitting the rim. Just like that, Clackamas found themselves up six-nothing in less than two minutes.

A minute later, sophomore guard MaKesha Bizon found her stroke, hitting her first three pointer and putting the Cougars up 11-4. Anderson would go on to score the next five points before getting a rest, heading to the bench with 11 points, a steal and a rebound in just the first five minutes.

The half continued how it began for Anderson, who finished the first 20 minutes with 19 points on 7-10 shooting.

“In warm ups I kept saying that I was broke I couldn’t make a shot,” said Anderson, who again played in front of many members of her high school team. “All my teammates were like “don’t think about it you’re fine, you’re a natural shooter.” I was just striking myself out and then after we started going, I was like “alright, let’s do this.”

Over thinking in the second half, Anderson scored only five points, but the damage was done.

Up 51-35 at halftime, Clackamas (18-2, 7-1 South) cruised to a 93-72 victory over SW Oregon (8-12, 2-6 South) for their third consecutive victory and

their seventh in the last eight games.

The win was something that co-head coach Jim Martineau had been waiting for since November: a complete win on both sides of the ball, and in both halves.

“I thought, with the tempo of the game, we did a good job the entire night defending. Our [full court] press got to them quite a bit,” said Martineau.

“Offensively, we weren’t quite as sharp the second half, but shot well enough to score 42 … I would say that this one was pretty close [to a complete game].”

Martineau contributed part of the success to the stellar shooting, and part of it to the fact that teams often stubbornly play zone defense against Clackamas, something that allows three point shooters more room to work with. Because of team’s insistence on playing zone far longer than they should be, Martineau and co-head coach Kayla Steen are able to take advantage by leaning on a style of offense that they both prefer.

“We have some decent size, but we’re not postoriented where we’re gonna pound it inside. That’s kinda the style we’re going to play, especially if they zone us,” said Martineau. “Our philosophy is to either shoot threes or layups, we’re not a fan of shooting 15 foot jump shots.”

Bizon, who has been shooting better as of late, finished with 16 points on 6-13 shooting, more than ten percent better than her average. Bizon attributes much of that to a shift in her role, as she now focuses on being a more rounded player, rather than being a pure shooter.

Part of the change is filling in for players that graduated, and part of it is filling in for players that have gone down with an injury. Anderson and freshman forward Jasmine Gibbs-Brown have returned to the court and sophomore Lindsay Kanalz may return before the tournament, but Martineau confirmed that guard Alex Howe would miss the remainder of the season with the injury to her knee.

As it is, Clackamas hasn’t stumbled much. As long as Anderson keeps drinking the same water, the Cougars will be just fine.

Former Athletic Director hospitalized Several sources inside the athletic department have confirmed that former Athletic Director Jim Jackson has been in and out of the hospital suffering with pneumonia. Jackson was keeping stats at the women’s basketball NWAACC Crossover tournament on Dec. 16 when he grew too sick to continue working and was hospitalized. Jackson was released and readmitted Jan. 24, and according to reports is feeling much better. Jackson will not return to the sideline this season, but has again been released from the hospital.

Wrestling wins big over Pacific University

Jim Jackson (center) takes stats at a volleyball game during fall term. Jackson worked as Clackamas’ Athletic Director for years and continued to volunteer before falling ill in December.

In the final meet before regionals, Clackamas picked up four pins, two major decisions and a forfeit en route to a 44-5 crushing of Pacific University. The Cougars lost only one match on the evening, and led 25-0 before Pacific scored their first and only points. Clackamas finished the season 12-2, their best record since the 1989 season. The Region 18 championships will be held in Yakima, Wash. on Feb. 11.

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Paul Walter shoots over SW Oregon defense on his way to scoring 23 points. Walter has been the leading scorer throughout much of region play.

Sophomore post Brett Ball goes up for a rebound against SW Oregon. Ball got in foul trouble early, and played only 24 minutes. Ball ended up with eight points and ten rebounds.

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At that point, Clackamas went ice cold. Having turned the ball over just twice in the first nine minutes, they had six miscues in the final eleven, resulting in a flurry of points for SW Oregon. By the time the half was over, the Lakers had erased Clackamas’ lead and built one of their own, going on a 28-8 run to close the half leading 37-30.

“I think it was a combination of things,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “I think it was some leaky defense. We got beat on transition a little bit by not getting back. We gave up a couple scores where we made a basket and they got the ball out and beat us down and either got an easy shot, a three or a lay in.”

Wegner addressed the lapses at half time, talking with his team about missed opportunities, especially on the stagnant offensive end where mismatches in the post were going largely unnoticed.

SW Oregon began the second half by pushing their advantage to nine, leading 41-32 with just over 18 minutes remaining in the game.

That’s when Wegner noticed that the Lakers’ two leading scorers had a weakness.

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I try to be extra agressive at the end of tight games, but at the same time not force anything. I was able to get good looks.”

Taylor Dunn Guard

“At that point, we had two of their guys were in foul trouble,” said Wegner. “We decided to go at both of them and pretty soon they both had four [fouls] and they came out with about 15 [minutes] to go … that’s when we made our run.”

And run they did. Down 41-47 with 15:17 remaining, Clackamas would go on to score the next eight points, taking the lead on a Paul Walter three point attempt from the near corner. SW Oregon had given up the lead for the last time.

What they hadn’t given up was the fight. The Lakers fought back, but Clackamas pushed their lead to seven, at 58-51. That’s when Taylor Dunn entered the game, ready to seal the deal.

“I try to be extra aggressive at the end of tight games, but at the same time not force anything,” said Dunn. “I was able to get good looks.”

Dunn’s good looks scored him 19 points, a good night by most

standards. Then, just when his team needed him, Dunn carried the offense in the last ten minutes, putting up 15 of Clackamas’ final 29 points in one of his best performances all season, including perhaps the biggest play of the game.

Clackamas was up 84-81 on a pair of Dunn free-throws with just 20 seconds left. SW Oregon had climbed to within one point on a pair of occasions, and had shown their prowess from the three point line all night.

SW Oregon’s Joseph Moquino made an attempt to pass the ball into the middle, and Dunn saw it coming, leaping into the passing lane to steal the ball and earn him another pair of free throws.

Moquino would nail another three from well beyond the arc, but that would be the Lakers’ last gas, and they would fall 87-84, yielding not only the game, but their position in the southern region standings.

Men’s Basketball Next Up: Clackamas home vs. Lane 6 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 11 Women’s Basketball Next Up: Clackamas home vs. Lane 4 p.m.

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Zumba craze shakes students into shape

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Zumba is sexy, passionate and alluring. Get your sexy on, join Zumba.”

Maria Dixon Zumba instructor Destiny Dunrud sways to the music.

Kassandra Watson strikes a pose in Zumba class.

By Nora Goodman The Clackamas Print Most people are fast asleep and dreading the ringing of their alarm at 5:30 a.m. on Monday mornings, but that can’t be said for a small group of dedicated early morning risers that are the latest to get caught up in a world wide craze. Mixing music and dance, a fun new fitness form has been created: Zumba.

“Zumba is sexy, passionate and alluring,” said instructor Maria Dixon. “Get your sexy on. Join Zumba.”

Dixon, originally from Peru, is employed as an Administrative Assistant at Clackamas Community College. She began as an adviser and has been working in the testing department for more than six years ago. After being a substitute in the fall, she began teaching Zumba classes this term.

According to Dixon, Zumba originated in Miami,

Fla. more than 11 years ago and is now in more than 100 countries including Afghanistan, Brazil, Jamaica, Japan, India, Norway, Sweden, and Zambia.

Latin and other music is implemented into basic rhythm dance steps to get a good cardio workout.

There are different levels of Zumba: Basic one and two and Zumba Gold, a level for beginners and people with disabilities.

Dixon also said that students who have taken Zumba have been known to lose weight, reduce blood pressure, depression, increase balance, better mental focus and have an overall more cheerful attitude. Despite the lengthy list of benefits and fun atmosphere, it’s not a PE credit for nothing, as Zumba can leave even the fittest of people panting for breath with a smile on their face.

“Music is therapy to the soul,” said Emily Olsen, an evening Zumba student at CCC. Olsen was looking for a dance class with a good cardio work out and a lot of fun when she joined Zumba at CCC. She said the class is good for increasing endorphins,

which is needed to prevent depression during the cloudy Oregon winter months.

Tonya Durham joined the evening Zumba course at CCC determined to rebuild her strength and balance after being involved in a car accident which left her with 42 screws from the waist down. She said it has taken her a lot of work, but she loves to sweat, something that she certainly does a lot of while taking Zumba.

Luckily enough for those who aren’t early risers, Zumba is offered at two times during the week, on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 6:50 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6 a.m. until 7:20 a.m.

It seems that the perfect combination of cardio, good music, fun and dance has been achieved in Zumba, which has grown worldwide at an astonishing rate. While Clackamas only offers the two classes on campus, that number may grow as the fad continues to catch on.

Popular Clackamas course teaches methods for self-defense

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Robinson’s full classes indicate that both he and his course are a hit, but self-defense isn’t anything new to him. He’s been teaching it with a passion for a long time.

“I started training in the karate style when I was 17 and I first got out of high school and have been in love with it ever since.

It’s just a great lifestyle,” said Robinson. “When I first came here, they had a guy teaching karate and about the time it was time for him to move on.

I acknowledged I could teach it and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

A teacher who loves what he does seems to be quite the recipe for a good teaching environment, and the students that attend the selfdefense class all seemed to have fun. All in all, the class sounds like quite the experience and Robinson’s students both give it high praise and advise their fellow students to join.

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Tucked into a classroom at the back end of the gym in Randall Hall is the self-defense class. The walls are covered in thick white pads and the sound from the gym pervades the door. Led by PE Instructor Robin Robinson, the class begins with a series of stretches to loosen up the body. Banter between the teacher and the students seems to relax the minds of all students present.

Once stretches are done, the class begins with some basic kicks. Robinson has the students line up against the back wall of the room and commences kick drills. He moves from the back to the front of the class pausing to give clear and concise instruction on how to execute the various strikes and blocks.

“Turn the body, rotate the body,” Robinson says in a clear voice to the class as they work through learning an elbow strike. Words of instruction are clear and with Robinson describing the technique and showing how to execute the form.

An hour later, the class ends on a high note with encouraging words from Robinson and friendly conversation fills the room from both student and teacher.

While the class may sound fun, there are a lot more benefits to the course than just pleasure. In addition to the giving of required PE credits and training in self defense, the class is also part of a larger degree program and has typically been extremely popular.

“The self-defense class was part of the criminal justice program,” said Robinson. “It is one of the first classes filled up first every term.”

The popularity of the class isn’t just in connection to criminal justice. It’s also extremely beneficial in learning how to stay safe, as well as keep fit.

“Because I am a girl for one,” said student Leah Moe. “I’m small, so I’m taking selfdefense to learn some moves to keep myself safe if that situation was ever to come up.”

Moe’s motives are common among students, many of whom realize that learning a form of self- defense can go quite a long way.

Even those who are there for fun know that the process is a lot of work. It is a PE class so one can expect to build up a sweat.

“It’s very athletic and helpful and helps a lot of people who don’t have training in selfdefense or karate,” said Brandon Davis, who has returned to take the class several times.

Spencer Bellivar, another repeater, adds an interesting light to the class as he is in a wheelchair. However, despite his handicap, Bellivar insists that his wheelchair isn’t an inhibition.

“It’s different just because I have to think of how situations would work in my case,” said Bellivar. “Instead of kicking, I would just move my chair. I have to think of other ways I would do things. It’s not more difficult.”

The class draws both new students and returning students but the reason for that is as much for the instructor as it is the class itself. “[Robinson] is awesome,” said Moe. “He is very clarifying. He wants us to do the moves right. He doesn’t want us to get injured while doing our moves and [he says] when we’re practicing on someone, remember they can get pay back.” “[Robinson] is very friendly, funny, always on time,” said Davison.

Alex Bowers hits a punching bag in Self-defence class.