The Commuter: October 27, 2021

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Frightfully Delightfu l !

The Melon Shack Opens Most Terrifying Corn Maze Yet, New Frights Included

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A skeleton body bag hangs from the rafters in the middle of the Haunted Maze.

A character from "The Purge" works in the Haunted Maze at The Melon Shack in Corvallis.

PHOTO: LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS

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Cloaked in while textile, a spooky ghost wisps through the corn maze.

A plague Doctor terrorizes participants as they traverse their way through the Haunted Maze PHOTO: SABRINA DEDEK

An eerie clown stuffs their face with crunchy popcorn, savoring a good snack.

PHOTO: LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS

A mother talks to her son before braving into a tunnel.

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Chilling eyes peer through the corn stalks.

Inside this Edition

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BLOOD DRIVE

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AROUND TOWN

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HALLOWEEN FILMS

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CAMPUS NEWS

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Wellness Wednesday Seasons Change STORY BY

LISA HOOGESTEGER The Commuter is the weekly student-run newspaper for LBCC, financed by student fees and advertising. Opinions expressed in The Commuter do not necessarily reflect those of the LBCC administration, faculty and students of LBCC. Editorials, columns, letters, and cartoons reflect the opinions of the authors.

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Bright orange and shiny red leaves, fluorescent green lawns and blustery winds. Does it sound like fall?

Do you like fall? Are you one of the millions of people who struggle with SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder? Do you see the colors of fall or are you more aware of the ubiquitous grey and ever earlier dark evenings?

Impacts of SAD are more common in the Pacific Northwest than in the Rockies or Southern states where the average days of sunshine far outweigh us. Western Oregon is not known for its sunshiny fall and winter. Or even spring, for that matter.

SAD is a type of mood disorder, commonly seen as depression, arising during the winter months in the northern hemisphere. SAD is caused by a disturbance in the circadian system of the body. For diagnosis and treatment plans for SAD, schedule an appointment with a medical professional. The following information comes from the Mayo Clinic and National Institute of Mental Health.

Common Symptoms ► Feeling depressed on most of the days, during the season ► Reduced energy ► Loss of concentration and interest in activities ► Trouble sleeping/oversleeping Self-care ► Keep your house well lit ► Sit closer to bright windows both at home and in office ► Take a walk outside each day ·► Exercise regularly ► Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, tai chi and meditation The above strategies can help when you have a SAD diagnosis, or if you’re sad because it’s fall and grey, wet and cold.

Another recommendation is spending time under/next to a full spectrum

light. The LBCC Library has a “room of requirement” where you can drop in (space limited) to have a quiet space, do yoga or turn on the full spectrum light.

A few other ideas for positive distractions to beat the winter blues: ► Planning time to get away to sunny spots (Central Oregon, Northern California, or to another sunny place). ► Changing your environment -- even if it’s not to someplace sunnier. Check out a new city, explore a new trail or visit a friend. It can be helpful to focus and engage in a different environment. ► Talking with friends, family, roommates or social media connections.

It can be for social connection or, as I’ve written before, a “healthy whine.”

Sometimes you just need to complain, kvetch, caterwaul, swear, exclaim or bitch and moan. “This sucks. I’m tired of being cold. I hate walking through puddles. My shoes are always wet.” I gotta admit, this is part of how I cope. I feel a bit better after acknowledging how much I detest wet socks and damp smells. ► Eating nurturing foods, like hot soups. ► Practicing meditation. Yep, meditation pretty much has a positive place in any daily health routine. If you haven’t tried it, I double dare you. If you can take even 5 minutes every day for a week, I guarantee you’ll notice a difference in your ability to self-reflect, slow down and be connected to your mind and body. If you absolutely cannot sit still for 5 minutes, you can also try a walking meditation.

Be well, be warm, be kind.

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A ltoge ther S po ok y Halloween Activities Happening in the Albany/Corvallis Area HAUNTED CIRCUS AND CARN-EVIL HAUNTED HOUSE Cost: $5 per person, cash only When: Oct 28 - Oct 31, 5 PM to 10PM Where: 6363 Sedona Rd, Albany PARK IN THE DARK A haunted walk through Chintimini Park Ages: 14 and up Cost: $10 in advance, or $15 at the door When: Oct 29 and 30, 6:30 PM - 9 PM Where: Chintimini Park, Corvallis HAUNTED HOUSE AT MORNINGSTAR GRANGE Cost: $5 per person, cash and card When: Oct 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30, 7 PM to 11 PM. Oct 17, 24, and 31, 7 PM to 10 PM Where: 38794 Morningstar Rd NE, Albany

HAUNTED CORN MAZE AT THE MELON SHACK Cost: $14 on Fridays and Saturdays, $10 on Sundays When: Oct 1 - 31, 7:30 PM - 10 PM Where: NE Garden Ave, Corvallis HISTORICAL GHOST WALK MONTEITH HOUSE A 45-minute haunted walking tour around Albany’s historic district Cost: $5 When: Oct 22, 23, 29 and 30 Tours leave at: 7, 7:15, 7:30, and 7:45 PM Where: 518 SW 2nd Ave, Albany Advanced registration is required.

Register Here: monteithhouse.org

STORY BY BRENDA AUTRY

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Facing Your Fears Darryl Bellamy Jr. Gives a Zoom Presentation About Overcoming Your Fears and Becoming Your Best Self bad days,” and “Consider the source [of my

STORY BY fear] and if I should listen to it.”

AVERY LEON-CASTILLO Bellamy had multiple activities for zoom Last week LBCC had a very special guest speaker host a zoom workshop geared towards helping one face and overcome their fears.

Darryl Bellamy Jr. has traveled the country.

His goal? To inspire students to be their best selves.

Bellamy shared some insight into his past and how he overcame his fears, and said multiple times that his goal is “not fearlessness, but more fearless moments.” Tangled in a motivational energy, he used many different visual and audible additions, and he included multiple personal anecdotes from his past and from conferences he’s held in the past.

A dubbed important experience in his life; While in his junior year of college at the University of North Carolina, Bellamy ran for class president. He and his team lost the election, and “it didn’t matter.”

“The dots will find a way to connect,” Bellamy says.

SLC Executive Assistant, Danae Fouts, shares their favorite Bellamy quotes; “Failure is an event, not Permanent,” “If you are here, then you have made it through 100% of your

go-ers to participate in, including sharing “DTWG” in the chat when something someone related to was heard, which stands for “damn that was good.” It was clear that Bellamy is not one to mince words; he had many prompts that aimed to make the individual feel vulnerable. In one prompt, Bellamy asks the audience to share a time when their worst-case scenario didn’t come true. LB student and SLC Campus Outreach Director,Will Shields, was the only one to speak up; “I imagined that when I applied to be the SLC Outreach Director, I imagined I would have to get out in public and socialize face to face with a bunch of people, and that’s not the position. I mostly run our social media presence, and I’m glad I applied.”

In an activity about sharing fears, Bellamy says, “the more we’re able to share, the more you're able to identify what those [fears] things are.”

Check out his book, ‘Waking Up Chase: One Student's Journey to Awakening His Potential' at www.goodreads.com/book/

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Covid Vaccine Mandate at LBCC? Stay tuned for next week's edition on this debate that was put on by the Civil Discourse Club via Braver Angels, a New-York-based 501 nonprofit affiliated with the institute for American Values.

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Anybody Can Save Lives LBCC Hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive for Students and the Community to Donate Blood and ‘Power Red’ STORY BY AVERY LEON-CASTILLO

LB hosts the American Red Cross for a blood drive at the Calapooia Center.

Many members of the community as well as students arrived to help those in

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need by donating blood, and “Power Red '' which is the donation of red blood cells.

Going to various hospitals in our area, the donation makes many procedures possible, including cancer treatments, blood transfers, and people with liver failure or severe infections.

Avery Leon-Castillo lays back and lets the blood flow. They are more than happy to donate!

Miguel, a Red Cross phlebotomist.

Here comes the needle!

Phlebotomists encourage patients to breathe through the stinging poke of giving blood.

Ron Richardson holds his arm up while applying pressure to the puncture site. It’s suggested to leave the bandage on for a minimum of four hours after giving blood.

Miguel, the phlebotomist, prepares the vials to accumulate the donated blood.

Ron Richardson of NW Natural closes his eyes to help sustain relaxation while having his blood drawn.

Don’t forget a little ‘Juicy Juice’!

After giving blood, participants are encouraged to enjoy some juice to help replenish lost fluids.

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LOCAL NEWS

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Around Town

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Photojournalism Students Capture Their Small Town Adventures PHOTO: AMBER FLAMAND

Inspiration strikes as a thick early-morning fog rolls into the Melon Shack's dewey pumpkin patch.

PHOTO: KOLBY FRANCE

Brittany Nassar prepares a cup of hot cocoa. She began working for Mugs Coffee in Lebanon in late 2019, and became the owner shortly after the pandemic began.

Nassar enjoys getting to serve people the best she can give, and making people happy at the shop.

PHOTO: AVERY LEON-CASTILLO

"Honey Lady" selling clover honey at Corvallis' weekly farmer's market on 1st St. downtown.

PHOTO: SABRINA DEDEK

Sky Wheeler (left), Chris Lyons, Beth Lyons, Hunter Watkins Roadrunners Explorers Club meet for their first adventure at Greens Bridge Garden in Jefferson, OR. Beth Lyons and Sky Wheeler are the club advisors who plan each meetup. Roadrunner Explorers plan to meet at least once a month going forward.

The next activity is in November to Hatfield Marine Science in Newport.

PHOTO: LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS

Philomath players embrace during a Saturday football game that happened to fall on senior night.

PHOTO: LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS

A Philomath football player displays a dejected look after losing 9-7 on their home turf.

PHOTO: AMBER FLAMAND

A murder of crows take off from the safety of The Melon Shack's cornfield on this damp foggy morning.

PHOTO: BRADY MAGERS

Rob from Quince Essential shared a passionate story about an ancient, and nearly forgotten fruit. His goal is to teach everyone about this sour fruit that he holds so dearly. He started his farm in December 2013, and he now has over 45 quince trees in 7 different varieties.

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Roadrunners Retreat!

LBCC's Women’s Basketball Team Goes on a Retreat to Lincoln City to Participate in a Game of Ultimate Frisbee STORY AND PHOTOS: CARSYN MEYERS

The losing team of the ultimate frisbee game holds up L’s while wearing playful smiles.

The Ultimate Frisbee continues as both halves of LB’s women’s basketball team compete against each other on their retreat.

Elizabeth Chavez tries to deflect the frisbee from Ruby Krebs.

Kailynn Bowles and Ruby Krebs celebrate after scoring in their Ultimate Frisbee game on October 17.

Maddy Ayers (Left) defends Ruby Krebs Maddy Ayers during their team hurls the frisbee retreat ultimate through the air ulfrisbee game on timately resulting the beach. in a win for their team.

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A&E

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5-Word Book

Reviews

BY LEAH BIESACK

There, There, Tommy Orange Expertly crafted identities craving identity.

The School, Donald Barthelme Weighty. Some really funny lines.

Complete the grid so each row, column, and 3x3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit.

Hands, Sherwood Anderson Trials of severed passion, invisibility.

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Creepy and Kooky THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2

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STARRING: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Javon Walton, Chloe Moretz, Bette Midler and Nick Kroll with Wallace Shawn, Snoop Dogg and Bill Hader

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P res s P l ay, I f Yo u D are An Array of Classic Halloween Films to Creep You Out, While You Cozy In HALLOWEEN - 1978

On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith.

He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.

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Looking for a quiet night in this Halloween? Grab some candy corn and lock your doors, these classic films are sure to make it a cozy, spooky evening.

THE SHINING - 1980

FRIDAY THE 13TH - 1980

Crystal Lake's history of murder doesn't deter counselors from setting up a summer camp in the woodsy area. Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people -- Jack (Kevin Bacon), Alice (Adrienne King), Bill (Harry Crosby), Marcie (Jeannine Taylor) and Ned (Mark Nelson) -- pay little heed to the old-timers. They then find themselves stalked by a brutal killer. As they're slashed, shot, and stabbed, the counselors struggle to stay alive against a merciless opponent. RENT ON: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and YouTube ($3.99)

Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.

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SCREAM - 1996

Wes Craven re-invented and revitalised the slasher-horror genre with this modern horror classic, which manages to be funny, clever, and scary, as a fright-masked knifewielding maniac stalks high-school students in middle-class suburbia. Craven is happy to provide both tension and self-parody as the body count mounts - but the victims aren't always the ones you'd expect.

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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET - 1984

In Wes Craven's classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), a disfigured midnight mangler who preys on the teenagers in their dreams -- which, in turn, kills them in reality.

After investigating the phenomenon, Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) begins to suspect that a dark secret kept by her and her friends' parents may be the key to unraveling the mystery, but can Nancy and her boyfriend Glen (Johnny Depp) solve the puzzle before it's too late?

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