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Popularity perks for packing heat Joshua Dillen Co-Editor-in-Chief Explosive is one way to describe the sales of firearms locally following the recent proliferation of tragic shooting events in the news these days. In addition to a frenzied discussion among gun control advocates and those with a determined and specific belief in the Second Amendment, area residents are buying guns, ammunition and accessories at a vigorous pace.

Business at one local gun store seems to prove this right.

According to Tim Greve, marketing director at Northwest Armory,

their business is doing very well and not just since the Clackamas shooting or the Newtown, Conn. shooting.

“The Saturday after the Presidential Election, we had our record sales day ever,” Greve said.

“After the recent tragic shootings in December, our sales eclipsed that record and have stayed dramatic and steady since then.”

Last Saturday afternoon on McLoughlin Blvd., at the south end of Milwaukie, the gun store had an overflowing parking lot.

The sound of horns, copious amounts of pedestrians and several vehicles jostling for a spot to park made the lot more similar to one during a Black Friday sale.

A well-armed man stationed at the entrance to the sales room

greets all customers who make it past two huge stuffed moose heads in the small entry.

“I’m sorry sir, I can’t let you in until someone leaves,” Anthony Holley said to a man at the front of a line that included seven people waiting to cross into the sales floor.

Holley, a security guard employed by Executive Security Services, was busy managing the huge influx of people into and out of the bustling business. His company provides crowd control, customer service and security services for the store. It was clear he had a very busy job to do as gun enthusiasts almost overwhelmed the antler-filled cubicle of the entryway.

The line quickly moved into

and out of a brightly lit store filled with glass cases of handguns and racks filled with rifles of all kinds.

Shelves held boxes of ammunition of all calibers that people were piling into a friend’s or their own arms. Small groups of shoppers, families and couples entered and left at a rapid pace. Grins and excitement were obvious from all of them.

Making sure guns do not get into the wrong hands is top priority, according to Greve. Besides background checks and other requirements of Oregon law, employees at Northwest Armory have to scrutinize customers in other ways.

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“Get informed before you shoot” on page 2.

Please see GUNS, Page 2

Playwright’s passion is welcome on stage Anna Franz The Clackamas Print Contributed by Owen Carey

Jacklyn Maddux performs at the Third Rail Repertory Theatre at the Portland Center for Performing Arts in Susan Mach’s play, “A Noble Failure,” which runs through Feb. 3.

Sue Mach, a local playwright in Portland and a faculty member at Clackamas Community College, has recently had the world premier of two of her plays at local theaters in Portland, “A Noble Failure” as well as “The Lost Boy.” “A Noble Failure” is being performed by the Third Rail Repertory Theatre at the Portland Center for Performing Arts in the Winningstad Theater in downtown Portland and had been nominated for the Angus

L. Bowmer award at the 2012 Oregon Book Awards (OBA.) The play takes place in present day United States, in the Fillmore, Calif. school district. This play addresses the issues pertaining to the public education system, specifically in reference to the No Child Left Behind Act as well as Common Core Assessments.

“Testing is just a measure,” Barbara (portrayed by Maureen Porter) said to a young math teacher, Darren during the course of the performance.

“No, it’s not. Not when schools are closing because of it,” Darren (played by John San Nicholas) replied.

Passionate about the issue, Mach is an accomplished playwright and educator. She received her MA in playwriting from Boston University, has premiered multiple plays in multiple cities including New York and has not only been nominated for, but has received many awards, including the Oregon Book Award for Drama. She is currently teaching literature and composition classes at the Oregon City Campus here at CCC and she has been a faculty member at the college for more than 15 years.

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Get informed before you shoot

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So I could decide, because I want to know everything before shooting and owning a gun.”

Tawney Hollen Gun Safety Student

Before even going into the time and money involved, the following requirements must be met for the sheriff to grant a license: You must be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien who can provide documents that prove continuous residency in the county for at least six months.

You must have declared in writing to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services the intent to acquire citi-

zenship status and present proof of the written declaration to the sheriff at the time of application for the license.

You must be 21 or older. You cannot be a convicted felon, or be convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor. At the time of application, there can be no outstanding warrants for your arrest or be free on any form of pretrial release.

You must also demonstrate competence with a handgun per ORS 166.291(f.)

If you are approved at your appointment, per ORS 166.292 (1) “the sheriff shall issue and mail or otherwise deliver to the applicant at the address shown on the application, within 45 days of the application.”

After receiving the physical license, you must keep it on your person at all times while carrying your weapon.

Should you ever be in a situation in which officers become involved, having your permit handy will smooth many bumps.

From the mundane 9 mph over the speed limit traffic stop, to more intense situations, if the law is involved it is important to be prepared, up front and cooperative.

Trainer Stu Nakamura is very clear when he tells his class “real world gun fights get real ugly real fast.”

There are certain places that are statewide gun free zones, CHL notwithstanding. Those include any federal facility, posted private property, national forests, Indian reservations or property and any courthouse.

Private businesses may also post conditions regarding possession of firearms on their premises. If in doubt, call ahead and

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With the current climate and discussion in this country about gun ownership, people are flocking to gun shops, clearing shelves at outdoors stores and prepping their gun safes for what may come. The question is, where are all those guns going once they meet their new owner?

Per Oregon State law, carrying a weapon openly is acceptable as long as it is carried 3/4 exposed on a belt holster. Some people are comfortable carrying open; however others prefer a more unobtrusive approach. Enter the concealed handgun license (CHL).

Gun safety student Tawney Hollen explains that she chose to take the course with her husband who has guns and intends to get one for her. The choice to take the class was her first step.

“So I could decide, because I want to know everything before shooting and owning a gun,” said Hollen.

To get the appointment to apply for your CHL in Clackamas County, you must be prepared to wait until the end of February at the earliest.

There are steps to take before the appointment to apply. The first is for a potential CHL candidate to take a gun safety course.

In order to take the safety course in this county, an applicant can contact the Clackamas Public Safety Training Center located at the corner of Sunnyside Blvd and SE 82nd Ave. There is a $60 fee involved and classes are booked out for one to two weeks.

With the amount of rules and

hoops to go through, some people may think there has to be an easier, faster way to obtain their license. Safety class coach Willy Wilson explains there are no shortcuts.

“I don’t know about you, but to me rules are a challenge: how do I get around them?” he said. “These are not rules; they are principles and are not to be gotten around.”

There is also a $65 fee to the sherriff’s department for the license, as well as a $15 fee for the fingerprint and background check.

The license is good for four years and be prepared to set aside the additional $50 for renewing your license before you are within 45 days of its expiration.

Trainer Stu Nakamura teaches the Gun Safety course at Clackamas Public Safety Training Center.

research their conditions before going.

Clackamas Community College does allow for a current CHL holder to bring their weapons on campus.

So to recap for those feeling the gun buying urge who would like to take that weapon anywhere but home, becoming a CHL holder in Clackamas County will take anywhere from four to 16 weeks as of January 2013, cost a minimum of $140 and will ensure that you are prepared to use it.

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Washburn. “The registration of firearms I do not agree with. I think that it’s unconstitutional.”

He did express that he supports the current laws that require background checks before an individual can purchase certain types of guns.

Whoever is buying the guns these days and whatever their motivation, it is clear gun ownership is not going away for many Americans.

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ammo while shopping with his family. The Clark Community College student expressed a different interpretation of the Second Amendment. While agreeing with some aspects of current gun law, he had a different view than McCartney about gun ownership and interpretation of the Second Amendment.

“I feel it’s our right and our duty to own firearms in case the government chooses to act out against the will of the Constitution,” said

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“If somebody is clearly mentally disturbed or clearly under the influence of intoxicants or not in full care of their mental abilities, we will refuse sale,” Greve said.

The kind of customers the store is seeing has evolved as well. Greve said that women and first time gun owners are a growing segment. Small concealable handguns have been very popular among these buyers.

Some of them, he explained, have expressed that they want to be ready to defend their homes because they feel law enforcement may be too late.

“These first time gun buyers know that a bad man can do a lot of harm in a few moments,” Greve said. “First responders have a limited ability to protect the public until they actually make it to the

scene of the crime.”

Greve added that they have seen a surge in seasoned gun enthusiasts buying specific models, magazines and clips, and even ammo they were concerned may be banned by new legislation.

Tony McCartney, a locksmith from St. Helen’s, bought a Ruger 9mm. It was his first handgun purchase. He plans on using it for personal safety and to protect his family. McCartney agrees assault rifles and large capacity magazines and clips should be limited while respecting the right of Americans to own guns.

“I think the handguns and the hunting guns are fine. It’s too many in the clip we don’t need.” he said. “Background checks are a good deal. Make sure that people are safe with guns.”

Washington resident Ryan Washburn, 19, owns an AR-15 and was at the store buying

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Certificate helps students seek employment opportunities Christopher Taylor Associate News Editor

The test for the NCRC is taken in the testing center inside Roger Rook. The NCRC is a part of a one-year program that gets students into the work force in as little time as possible.

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Life can be a little daunting between school, homework, chores and a job. Students are constantly looking ahead and trying to plan for the future and that’s why students go to college — for a better tomorrow and a brighter future. But is the National Career Readiness Certificate the answer students should seek?

“The NCRC isn’t for everyone, but it has its value in the real world,” said Mathew Genuser, a CWE coordinator here at CCC. “It’s great for older students who just need to prove they have employable skills.”

The National Career Readiness Certificate is a credential that certifies to employers that the holder has demonstrated their skills in cognitive areas such as problem solving, critical thinking, reading and using work-related text. This means applying information from workplace documents to solve problems, applying mathematical reasoning to work-related issues while also setting up and performing mathematical calculations, locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is presented graphically.

The next step is to use these in comparing, summarizing and analyzing information presented in multiple related graphics.

“Some employers require it, while others prefer it,”

said John Kyllo, a career coach at CCC.“While it may not be better than a transfer degree, the NCRC was designed for those looking to get straight back to work, or start their careers.”

The NCRC has three test areas: applied mathematics, locating information and reading for information. The test takes two hours and 45 minutes online. There is also a Spanish option available. This test takes two hours and 15 minutes and is in paper format.

The online test is split into three sections. Each is timed at 55 or 45 minutes per section.

There are 94 questions overall.

The higher your score in each area, the more applicable skills you have in the career field.

“I firmly believe that the certificate can’t hurt your chances,” said student Daniel Pratt. “I have the certificate and am on the way towards my transfer degree and the certificate actually helped me get a job simply because it showed that I have skills other applicants don’t.”

But is that the case for all students who get the certificate? Is it always necessary or practical? It might not hurt your chances. The NCRC can be a great resume booster sometimes, or a talking point for a potential employer.

Certain employers may not be looking for these skills, as they may not be suited for the industry that they’re in.

Students should execute discretion when looking into getting the NCRC, as it may or may not suit your own needs on top of your potential employers’ needs. And of course, job experience trumps a certificate any day.

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“There are so many schools being closed right now. The classroom sizes are out of control. All of this is supposed to be saving education when it’s really, well, it’s killing it,” said Mach.

One of the most frequently recurring themes of the play is that there is no measure of education.

“I read a book, it’s by Diane Ravitch, called ‘The Death and Life of the Great American School System,’” said Mach. “[is the book is about the] potential that comes with the testing for test masters and software creators that are getting an awful lot of money off of the public school system,” as well as that “I mean, it’s in the higher education too, but the story just sort of manifested itself.”

Mach, in regards to her involvement in the production of the plays themselves, stated that she attended the auditions, but that she did not make any final decisions about anyone involved; in-cluding directors, actors and the theater companies themselves.

During the “talk-back” which took place after the Jan. 12 show, Ellen Fader, a retired librarian with her Master’s degree, described the show as “theater of the absurd.

Unfortunately, this is a reality.”

The “talk-back” gave the audience a chance to comment on the play or ask questions and clarify. In response

to multiple questions pertaining to the topic of race, the direcSeantor stated he believed there was an “emphasis on poverty over race.”

Mach’s husband, Bruce Burkhartsmeier, a high school teacher at West View High School in Portland, is performing in the show alongside Jacklyn Maddux, Maureen Porter, Jon San Nicolas, Rolland Walsh, Gavin Hoffman and is directed

by Philip Cuomo the executive director of Port-land Actor’s Conservatory.

The show runs through Feb. 3.

Additionally, “The Lost Boy” is being performed at the Artist’s Reparatory Theater off of 15th and Morrison in the downtown Portland area. The play has won the Angus L. Bowmer award for drama at the 2011 OBA and is about a young boy from a rich family who has been abducted and is being held for ransom. The play has been described as colorful and takes place in Pennsylvania amidst a circus in the mid 1870s.

The recurring theme of the play is exploitation, specifically in reference to a parent’s vulnerability.

Linda Davis, who was visiting Portland from New Hampshire, described the play as “eye-catching.” ”The Lost Boy” stars Michael Fisher-Welsh, Dana Millican, Sam Dinkowitz, Luisa Sermol, Gray Eubank, Sean Doran, Duffy Epstein and Doren Elias. The show is directed

by Allen Nause and runs through Feb. 10.

Sean Doran and Duffy Epstein wrestle during a scene in “The Lost Boy.”

All photos contributed by Owen Carey

We may be touching on a subject that makes people a little uncomfortable, but it’s something that most people have either done or have thought about doing. The first topic for the new and improved sex column will be masturbation.

This, as most people know, is the act of stimulating ones own genitalia in order to get sexual arousal, usually ending in an orgasm.

Many people think of masturbation as a safer alternative to sex, which is true because there is no way of getting pregnant or catching any sexually transmitted disease.

This is not a how-to on masturbating. The goal is to make one more aware of what it may be, what is normal and if it is or is not bad for one’s health.

When asked if sex or masturbation is better, Phat Tran, sophomore at Clackamas Community College said, “Fornication with a woman delivers me to a stage of complete ecstasy while masturbation reminds me of how lonely I am.” While most people would agree to this, it is a nice way to relieve stress.

Masturbation is not a new thing to the people in the world.

It has been around for hundreds of years. Even in ancient times, it has been recorded that men and women would masturbate.

There are a lot of myths about masturbation. People think you can go blind, get acne, grow hair on your palms or die from pleasuring yourself. So while one is walking down the street and you see either a blind person or someone who has quite a lot of acne, or extremely hairy hands, don’t assume they masturbate uncontrollably. This is just a myth.

Many people wouldn’t confess to masturbating. Men more commonly will joke around about pleasuring themselves, while women keep it to themselves. Masturbation is normal. It’s normal if you do it and it’s normal if you don’t. There are many ways that people can masturbate. “A range of ways is ‘normal,’” said Paul Joannides, a psychoanalyst in Waldport, OR. Another myth about masturbating is that it is bad for you, for men it’s been said that it can reduce the amount of semen they can produce and makes them infertile. The truth about it is that it doesn’t reduce the amount of semen any man can produce and it most definitely doesn’t make them infertile. For women it was believed that it reduces their chance of ever becoming pregnant and reduces their sex drive. In fact, this is almost opposite. It actually stimulates ones hormones and can give women more of a likely possibility to get pregnant.

Dildos and fleshlights have become quite popular sex toys, being sold in many sex shops all across the world as well as on the Internet. Masturbation aids are something people talk about more and more and they aren’t as embarrassing as they once were to own. No matter if you use a toy or just your hand, reaching the climax is all that matters because it is medically proven to relieve stress and improve ones day.

“It can improve a depressed mood,” said Kathleen Segraves, a sex therapist and associate professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University and a therapist at Metrohealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. “Not clinical depression, but the ‘blue funk’ days.”

“With solo sex, there is no distraction and you can focus on your own experience without making sure someone else is having a good time,” Segraves said.

In conclusion, if you choose to masturbate or have fun with a partner, it is your choice, but being safe is key. Just remember, lock your door, use protection or any necessity and have a good time.

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College sweethearts — are they ready to go steady?

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lasts until your mid to late twenties, which can certainly influence how good of a decision maker you are. Your brain hasn’t finished fully forming. Does that mean some people make poor choices in partners? Yes. Does that mean all people make poor choices in partners? No.” Freshman Jamie Gibson feels as though a lot of people get married without knowing and too soon. Gibson got engaged on

Christmas day of 2012, but she will not be getting married until three years from now when she is graduated.

For advice to couples who are thinking of getting married in college, Gibson said, “I would say, complete school before you do it.

College is difficult and it’s already hard to work and go to school and see your significant other.”

Schaefer also added, “It is something you should consider

very carefully and it’s not for everyone.”

Going to school as well as planning a wedding can be tough because of the additional stress.

There are many reasons that more and more younger people are getting married and it can be a very happy time in everyone’s lives, but it is something to think carefully through and make sure it is the right decision for ones personal relationship.

Photo contributed by Jamie Gibson

“Love is patient, love is kind,” but does marriage start in college? Marriage is a big thing for younger people nowadays; many young people between the ages of 18 and 25 are getting married for many different reasons although the average age of people who get married as of 2007 is about 27.5 for men and 25.6 for women, according to USA Today’s Sharon Jayson.

Some get married because in a traditional sense, they have found the one they want to spend the rest of their lives with. Some get married because their significant other is in the military and in order to share benefits, they must marry and others get married due to pregnancy. Marriage used to happen between couples from their mid to late twenties, now that isn’t quite as common as it used to be.

Ayla Karbonski, a freshman at Clackamas Community College, is not against marriage and believes that as long as couples are not 12 and they are over 18 then it’s fine. “As long as they’re ready and they love each other, then it’s okay,” Karbonski said.

College is a time when young couples are opened up to what really happens in the real world and it tests their relationships, some make it through all the hard times, but some don’t.

Marriage is a tough life step, but so is college. Some students can handle the stresses of college as well as marriage at the same time, while others can’t. Getting

married at a young age is now a common thing to do, but according to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 60 percent of couples who marry between the ages of 20 and 25 are bound for divorce.

Stephanie Schaefer, counselor at CCC, believes that a marriage during school is something to think very carefully about and have precaution towards because it can be very hard. “Adolescence

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Jamie Gibson and her fiance, Jordan Leonetti, show off their silly side at the Original Taco House in Portland. Gibson thinks the right thing to do for young couples who are planning on getting married is to wait until they are done with school.

Readings celebrate William Stafford’s poetry Denee’ Shelton The Clackamas Print Are you a poet who didn’t even know it? William Edgar Stafford (1914 - 1993) was from right here in the Northwest and in celebration of his birthday and his life, many libraries around Oregon are hosting poetry readings. At these readings some people read his poems or poems that have been inspired by him and others tell stories of his life and how they have been influenced by Stafford.

For the reading that happened at Clackamas Community College, many people contributed to the event including, but not limited to, three of our very own teachers: Sue Mach, Kate Gray and Trista Cornelius. Mach

read “An Introduction to Some Poems” and “Lit Instructor,” both of which were by Stafford.

Gray read “A Way of Writing” by Stafford and one of her very own poems.

A few years ago at one of these readings, Stafford’s wife, currently living in Lake Oswego, came in to Clackamas Community College and told a story of when Stafford was a small child. He was in elementary school — there was one little African American girl who no one would play with in the schoolyard with him.

Stafford went over and stood with this girl so she would have someone there with her.

“That was just the type of guy he was, ” said Gray, poetry teacher at Clackamas Community College. “He’s always been the type of person to stand up, stand up for animals, stand up for trees.

So every year we get to stand up with him on his birthday.”

Stafford was a writer, twentieth Laureate of Oregon and a conscientious objector of World War II. When asked what she admired most about him, Mach said, “The fact that he was a pacifist and how rare that is in this gun crazy climate that we live in. Just this afternoon I was in my office just kind of weeping and reading his poems and reflecting on how he’s all about nonviolent resistance and how much influence he has, even now, because he is the most famous poet Oregon has ever produced.”

“He’s someone who is not just a local thing, he’s someone who is nationally known. He represents so much in the Pacific Northwest.”

Cornelius, one of the host-

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Cornelius talked with a group of attendees after the Stafford reading. All attendees either go to school at CCC or work for CCC and were catching up once the reading was over.

esses of this celebration, made the same connection to Stafford as Mach by saying, “He was extremely humble even with being so extremely accomplished and extremely famous, he was still incredibly humble and down to Earth. He didn’t glorify himself, but instead was very modest.

He encouraged everyday people to write, really all about the practice of writing, almost in a spiritual kind of way. The daily practice of writing was just as important to him as any published work. He talked a lot about daily effort and how relevant it is.”

Stafford’s first major collection of poetry, The Traveling Through The Dark, was published when he was 48, a late start, some say. However, this didn’t hold him back in the slightest, the collection won him the 1963 National Book Award for Poetry.

Despite his late start, he frequently contributed to magazines and anthologies. At the time of his death, he had published 57 volumes of poetry. Stafford wrote 22,000 poems in his entire lifetime, but unfortunately only about 3,000 of them ended up being published. Stafford’s writing style is similar to the way Robert Frost wrote.

Stafford’s poems are characteristically short and focus on the Earth, its elements and the things he saw around him.

In 1970, Stafford was appointed Consultant of Poetry to the Library of Congress, a position now known as Poet Laureate, and five years later began to work solely with Oregon. In 1992, to

honor his lifetime involvement and achievement in poetry, he was awarded the Western States Book Award.

If you missed this reading, don’t fret, the English department hosts many readings throughout the year and students are encouraged to take part in these readings.

The next one is on Feb. 14, which is not only Valentine’s Day, but also Oregon’s birthday, so poems can either be about love or about Oregon history.

There will also be another reading in April celebrating William Shakespeare’s birthday. The English department loves hearing from students, so this is your chance to show your school spirit! If you are interested in participating, contact Trista Cornelius at 503-594-3266 or email her at tristac@clackamas.edu.

An Oregon Message

by William Edgar Stafford When we first moved here, pulled the trees in around us, curled our backs to the wind, no one had ever hit the moon—no one.

Now our trees are safer than the stars, and only other people’s neglect is our precious and abiding shell, pierced by meteors, radar, and the telephone.

From our snug place we shout religiously for attention, in order to hide: only silence or evasion will bring dangerous notice, the hovering hawk of the state, or the sudden quiet stare and fatal estimate of an alerted neighbor.

This message we smuggle out in its plain cover, to be opened quietly: Friends everywhere— we are alive! Those moon rockets have missed millions of secret places! Best wishes.

Burn this.

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Exercising balance and immunity Body Challenge Brittany Bell Assoc. Copy Editor “Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”

-Edward Stanley

Body Challenge of the Week: Work out at least five days this week, long enough to warm up and feel a little burn or more.

Bonus Challenge: Push yourself a little harder in your work out and take some vitamins to help your body maximize its workout and resilience.

Andrew Millbrooke Sports Editor The Clackamas women’s basketball team earned a measure of revenge against a southern division opponent for the second straight weekend, roaring past Umpqua CC for a 98-64 victory on Saturday at Randall gym. A week after beating Lane with a solid second half, the Cougars clawed their way to victory with a huge first half against the Riverhawks.

The Cougars (17-3, 7-0) jumped to leads of 10-0 and then 21-2 on the strength of solid outside shooting, good team passing and intense pressure defense. The Cougars have now won 12 straight games dating back to early December.

“Once we get going there is no stopping us,” said freshman Lacy Effenberger. “That’s the best part of playing with this group of girls, it’s exciting.”

Effenberger scored 15 points and dished out five assists in the win. She was one of six players to score in double figures for the Cougars.

“We try to play our game, regardless of the opponent,” said Effenberger.

“It was a good win,” said co-head coach Jim Martineau.

“We shot the ball well to get an early lead and then the subs did a great job in the first half.”

Clackamas made eight 3 pointers in the opening half as

they stretched out to a 55-27 lead at the break. Umpqua made a brief run at the start of the second half, but the Cougars responded with an 11-2 run midway through the half to push back ahead by 30 points.

The Riverhawks didn’t threaten again.

Jenny Johnson finished with 15 points and six assists, while Ashleigh Anderson added 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Selin Belin scored 12 points, Jordin Feldman had 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds, and Tori Wilkinson added 10 in a true team effort.

Megan Feldman added nine points and Sade Elliott finished with eight points. “It doesn’t matter who gets the points,” said Anderson. “It’s about getting the team the win.”

E ff e n b e rg e r echoed Anderson’s sentiment about the team bond. “It’s not about the individual or one person’s stats,” said Effenberger. “It’s about the team.”

The Cougars shot an impressive 56 percent (35/63) from the field for the game. Clackamas also made 10 of 20 3-pointers, while holding Umpqua to one made 3-pointer. The Cougars also held a significant edge in points off the bench, 35 to 9.

Effenberger also gave high praise to co-head coaches Kayla Steen and Jim Martineau. “I have never experienced better coaches than Jim and Kayla,” said Effenberger.

All photos by Andrew Millbrooke The Clackamas Print

A couple weeks into the school term is usually when I start feeling the pressure of classes, especially during the winter months when our bodies’ immune systems are fighting off so many invisible attackers. But don’t forget, you can’t stress about ‘I just can’t get sick right now, I’m so busy and can’t afford to get behind,’ because stress wears down our bodies as well.

In this time of flu and illness, it is important to keep exercising to keep your body warm and in the best health possible. A workout can be an effective and free way to ward off cold bugs and sick days. It should also help raise your body temperature so you’re not super freezing every time you walk outside.

“Aerobic exercise not only makes you look and feel better, it does make your body healthier. In fact, some research shows a direct correlation between regular exercise and the prevention of the common cold, flu, and even alleviating some symptoms for asthma sufferers,” states pottstownfitnessexperts.com.

Researchers have been working towards discovering the link between exercise and a strong immune system.

However, people who suffer from stress, poor nutrition, fatigue, insomnia and old age or smoke cigarettes are at an even greater risk for catching a cold.

“Early studies found that recreational exercisers reported fewer colds once they began running regularly. Moderate exercise has been linked to a positive immune system response and a temporary boost in the production of macrophages, the cells that attack bacteria,” states sportsmedicine.about.com.

There is also evidence that too much exercise can decrease your immune system. More than 90 minutes of high intensity endurance workouts can cause athletes to become more susceptible to illness for up to 72 hours after. However, you shouldn’t let this deter you from continuing or starting a workout. Just listen to your body and its limits.

According to fitday.com, the 3 Tips to Prevent Sickness Before It Hits are to wash your hands, take your vitamins and remember to exercise. These tips probably sound very familiar and repetitive, but that is probably because they actually work.

“One study revealed that exercise is linked with a nearly three-tenths reduction in upper respiratory tract infections.

Exercise also helps to prevent the onset of emotional and psychological sickness, as in conditions like depression and anxiety,” states fitday.com.

So everyone, let’s work out to fight off the freezing cold weather and those nasty flu bugs! A healthy body and mind will keep us motivated, productive and successful.

Women’s team takes the ball back from Umpqua

Top: Sophomore guard Jenny Johnson No. 32 jumps, finishing up a shot at the basket.

Bottom right: Freshman forward Jordin Feldman No. 14 aggressively shoots.

Bottom left: Freshman point guard Laci Effenberger drives the ball on the attack.

Wrestlers pinned under weather The wrestling team grappled with more than their opponents last weekend. Getting to and from Wyoming proved to be a tough battle in itself as delays impeded team travel. Here is coach Josh Rhoden’s Facebook post on the CCC wrestling page on their adventures: “Flight got cancelled yesterday in Salt Lake city and all hotels were sold out in the city...It’s been an adventure! Stayed in Ogden Utah and worked out at Golds Gym across the street from the hotel.

Headed back to SLC for an 11:05 am flight to Cody, WY. Weigh in at 4, wrestle at 5 MST. We will keep you posted... GO Cougars!”

The Cougars continued their tradition of dominant athleticism on the mat, winning two of three matches at last weekend’s Northwest Wyoming Duals. The squad won the first match Friday against Iowa Central, 26 to 15.

The second match on Friday was

another win for Clackamas, 22 to Western Wyoming’s 18. The Cougars struggled on the third match, Saturday they faced host Northwest College and conceded a 31 to 16 overall score. Individual stats are yet to be posted. Refer to CCC Athletics Wrestling page online for updates.

The team’s journey was not yet complete, as they traveled home, another conflict reared its ugly head: “Back in Salt Lake City and Delayed back to PDX again...lol!

Heading back after going 2-1 in Wyoming. Finish the regular season Thursday night in Forest Grove against Pacific University,” said Rhoden via FB. The team is home safely now and has a few new stories to tell family and friends.

— David Beasley

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Men’s basketball rebounds to defeat Umpqua CC Ani Franz The Clackamas Print

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the kids for three days this is going to be about rebounding and defense. So we did those two things well. We didn’t do great offensively, but we made enough shots to get through.”

Wegner did single out one individual who stood out for his play on the night. “I thought Brock Lutes really had a great effort for us particularly on the boards,” said Wegner. “He really did a good job. I thought he played very hard. That’s probably the best ball game he’s played in a while.”

Wegner then went on to say that he thought it was a total team effort on the defensive end. “I thought that it wasn’t so much individuals, but I thought our team defense was a lot better than it has been,” said Wegner.

Wegner wasn’t alone in believing this game’s win was a product of team effort. “It was good to get a win and play together as a team,” said freshman point guard Anthony Lianzo.

Eric Syphard, a fan who was rooting for Clackamas, was impressed with the way the team played. “I thought they FRIDAY - 2/1

● Hockey: Kamloops at Portland, 7 p.m.

● CCC Wrestling: at Pacific University, Forest Grove, 7 p.m.

● NBA: Portland at Utah, 6 p.m., CSN, KEX

● CBB: Oregon at Stanford, 8 p.m.

● Intramural Volleyball: Noon-1 p.m. in Randall

● Hockey: Portland at Seattle, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY- 2/2

● CCC Men’s Basketball: at SWOCC, Coos Bay at 4 p.m.

Andrew Millbrooke The Clackamas Print

After a tough loss to Portland Community College earlier in the week, Saturday was a happy day for the Clackamas men’s basketball team as they claimed a 76-61 victory at home against Umpqua CC. Barely ten minutes into the first half, the Cougars (10-11, 2-5) had jumped out to a 21-6 lead.

Clackamas head coach Clif Wegner was happy to get the early lead. “I think it always helps to have the lead,” said Wegner. “I’d always rather have a lead. It’s important to get off to a good start.”

Wegner was also happy to get the victory over a division rival, after losing five of six games to start league play.

“We’ve been on a tough streak here,” said Wegner. “You know when you get behind; sometimes it can be hard to get the confidence to pull back.”

Starting guard Jake Dewitt also felt it was good to get an

early lead after starting slow the past few contests.

“We started out well, because the past couple games we’ve gotten down by twenty before we even really started to like, click and play well,” said Dewitt. “It was like it set a fire under us, so I feel like it was important to get a lead because we haven’t done that in a long time.”

Four Cougars scored in double figures, led by Michone Hopkins who had 13 points and 11 rebounds. Brock Lutes added 12 points and team-highs of 13 rebounds and four assists.

Jordan Mosby-Barber added 12 points and five rebounds, while Grant Sitton had 10 points and four rebounds. Hopkins and Lutes were each on the court for a little over twenty eight minutes in the game.

Wegner was very impressed with his team rebounding effort, as the Cougars held a 58-27 advantage for the game.

“As a team we really rebounded well,” said Wegner. “That’s a pretty phenomenal effort on the boards which is really good because we’ve been telling

Sophomore Matt Bryant (No. 25) provides a defensive presence for Clackamas in the 76-61 win over Umpqua on Saturday. The Cougars dominated the Riverhawks on the glass with a 58-27 rebounding edge.

had a solid game,” said Syphard.

“Everyone contributed and did what they needed to do and they got it done.”

Ingrid Bergmann, another

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Cougar fan whose boyfriend plays for the team, also felt they played well. “They played as a team and they were loud,” said Bergmann.

MONDAY - 2/4

● Randall Fitness Center: 8:30-10 a.m. and 1-6 p.m.

● CCC Women’s Basketball: at SWOCC Coos Bay at 4 p.m.

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TUESDAY - 2/5

● Intramural Basketball: Noon-1 p.m. in Randall

● Randall Fitness Center: Noon-8 p.m.

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