The Commuter: Feb. 10, 2021

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FEB. 10, 2021

Winter Market

STORY AND PHOTOS BY HIKARI KAWAI

Quiet at first but soon excited voices start to fill the entire market. People are meandering about, pausing frequently to take “just a look” at different vendor booths.

Ending up with more than they bargained for. Gradually filling up their reusable bags.

Bundled up in warm clothes, from young to old. Sounds of sizzling pupusas (corn flour pockets stuffed with a flavorful filling) filling the cold air around them with a wonderful smell. Though all the faces are covered with masks, the smiling eyes are still ever so present, bright and awake. Strangers say a bright hello and good morning! Or good afternoon to one another. The ever so polite “Excuse me’s,” “Are you in line?” “Oh, you go ahead, I’m just looking right now...”

Delicious baked goods slow passersby, browsing the homemade sweets and breads. Colorful, fresh vegetables set up in a beautiful, eye-catching arrangement.

Home-raised meats available for purchase, too. Flowers, cheese, fish, tamales, popcorn…

Anyone is welcome at the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Be sure to bring your masks. It starts at 9 a.m and goes till 1 p.m.

Running every Saturday from Jan. 9 to April 10 inside Guerber Hall at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. on

The display of vegetables that Gathering Together Farms had out for the Saturday Market. A small sign reads, "Shallots, $5.50 per pound."

the west side of Corvallis.

“Today was our first time going to the Saturday Market. We just moved to Corvallis seven months ago. ... Our neighbor told us about it. We were very skeptical at first. What are they going to be selling in winter? But today we purchased some fish, popcorn, flour,” said Jo and Alan Campbell.

“What we now call the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market started as a program of the Independent Community Center at Fern and Airport roads, south of Philomath, around the mid-1990s,” said Rebecca

Landis, market director of Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets.

“The original market was cozy and social, but organizers were looking to serve a greater function at some point,” she wrote in an email. “It became a Saturday morning market in winter to fill in the time that the downtown market was closed. At least one vendor from that time is still in the market ... now called Rasmussen Family Farm.

I remember she was selling salsa kits with her homegrown peppers and tomatoes.”

“When we first moved to the old chapel at the fairgrounds (no longer there)

Craig Cutting and Elizabeth Connard run the Wild Yeast Bakery. This booth has been a part of the Winter Market for about five years now. Cutting said, “I like seeing people get excited about bread, and the face to face interactions.” His first baking class was actually at LBCC with John Jarschke in 2013.

Jim Roberts mans the Wicked Goodness booth. They have been a part of the Winter Market for four years now.

we wanted to have a ‘full house’ to welcome customers. I recall anxiously cold-calling many vendors to ask for their commitment, and feeling immense relief when Denison Farms agreed to be our produce anchor,” said Bertie Stringer.

Currently most of it is outdoors, under the cover of the large roof, while few are actually inside of Guerber Hall. Though this is due to COVID and due to so many vendors now who are participating. Keep in mind that during COVID times, visitors need to come in small groups, if possible with one or two people. Children under 4 years of age are not required to wear masks.

“I think my favorite thing about the market is finding things that are fresh and local with a lot of variety,” said one visitor.

“I’m always finding things I’ve never seen before. It especially has been really nice to attend during COVID.”

So it continues. Customers come, and go.

A customer stands with their reusable bag close by. In the background booth runners weigh a few red onions.

Beene Farm’s booth with the array of the greens.

Scale for weighing the vegetables and hand sanitizer available at all times.

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Celebrating CTE

A Student Speaks About Their Experience in the CTE Programs at Linn-Benton STORIES BY CHRISSY VEACH

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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Is the CTE program right for you? Here is what one student had to say about her experience in the Diagnostic Imaging program.

Tirah Rich is a diagnostic imaging student who is getting her Associates in Science with a Focus on Diagnostic Imaging. Knowing that she wanted to go into Radiology, Rich knew the CTE program was right for her, as it had a “high pass rate and was more affordable.”

She is now in an expedited two-year radiology program where she “learns all the information for a fouryear program within the two years.”

With the restrictions on how many students can be in a lab at a time, Covid has made her program harder in some ways. However, the program was already set up with some online classes

that aided in the ease at the beginning of the program. Communication between her fellow students has been limited due to Covid as well, however it’s essential so that they may help each other with their work, thus they continue to find a way

to make it work.

“The biggest challenge to the CTE program is not having enough time,” said Rich.

“The program isn’t easy because whenever you have extra time after doing the main assignments then you are reviewing and studying the material in order to do well. The biggest highlight is the connections with the peers and staff. Even with the pandemic the staff and students find a way to get connected to study together.”

The biggest benefit of the CTE program is joining an open door to other opportunities. Through this program, Linn-Benton Community College is helping the students find the right universities for their chosen career.

In the CTE nursing programs, the nursing students are helping administer the COVID vaccine.

For more information click here.

CTE at LBCC Career and Technical Education Month Begins

The Career and Technical Education celebration is this month.

CTE is an LBCC program that helps students that are in the program get linked to employers in the regen for their career. They also help prepare them for high-wage and high-demand careers. CTE is also emphasizing problem-solving, creativity, teamwork and critical-thinking skills.

The CTE celebration first started in 2017 and the first national CTE “signing day” was in 2015. How the college selects students that are going into the CTE program is what they call “first-come, first-served” because they know that it's competitive and a lot of students want to be in the CTE program.

During CTE Month, the first week of February focused on health care programs. The health care programs

that are a part of the CTE are: ► Dental assistant ► Diagnostic imaging ► Exercise and sport science ► Medical assistant ► Nursing ► Nursing assistant ► Occupational therapy assistant ► Phlebotomy ► Public health ► Sleep technology ► Surgical technician

The typical wages that the health care CTE program students can earn in their jobs are: ► Dental assisting - $48,358 ► Occupational therapy assistant $65,167 ► Diagnostic imaging - $76,777 ► Medical assistant - $41,007 ► Medical coding and reimbursement

- $52,762 ► Nursing - $94,950 ► Surgical technology - $59,762 ► Phlebotomy - $42,717 ► Sleep technician - $52,697 ► Nursing assistant - $ 35,884

The signing day this year will be completely virtual over Zoom on April 15 from 9-10 am. There will be pre-recorded sessions from presenters and some live presentations in breakout rooms. The Zoom link will be posted on the website when the date is closer.

Covid has affected the CTE program in many ways, including how many things are virtual and it has been hard for most of the programs.

The programs that were doing projects and labs and more in-person are now presenting instruction over Zoom, along with in-person lab sessions.

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Please email your suggestions, comments, concerns to: safetycommittee@linnbenton.edu

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Sticking Together An Interview with LBCC’s President Lisa Avery

STORY BY MARCUS ANDREWS

2021 has only just begun and college students across the country are already bracing for more uncertainty, from the fallout of a global pandemic to an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

College students across the nation have been learning amid a global pandemic since March of 2020, but here in the Willamette Valley LBCC has had some big changes of its own to grapple with.

For the students at Linn-Benton Community College, the college’s new president, Lisa Avery, wants to reassure students she has their backs.

“It’s all about sticking together.

We’re all going through this brand new with no manual on how to navigate it all.

If we don’t have each other we don’t have much,” said Avery.

Although Avery has been president of LBCC since July of 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic threw any prior experience as a leader of a college out the window. She explained how even

in a familiar role such as president (Avery was president of Portland Community College at Sylvania since 2015), the coronavirus outbreak led to rapid changes in how the entire campus operates.

Although most classes are now online, Avery wants students to know that certain courses can still be taken in person such as welding, machinery, nursing, and some science classes for students who “still need the classroom experience to succeed.”

Avery also emphasized that

safety precautions are being adhered to at all times and masks are required on campus.

According to the biography on LBCC’s website about Avery: Before applying for this position of leadership, Avery had a long career in all aspects of education. She taught Native American, Chicano, and gender studies to students at Eastern Washington University for roughly a decade.

After that she spent time in Spokane helping revitalize a community college system that needed some help.

After a couple of years there she moved on to become president of PCC, and when she felt she had a better opportunity to help students in need at a school she respected, she took it.

“I’ve been on the board of trustees for the American Association of Community Colleges since 2018. I’ve also lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last 20 years or so. LBCC has always had a great reputation for its dual enrollment programs with high schools and universities such as OSU. I was drawn to the more rural, working-class area that is Albany, as it reminds me of where I grew up in Indiana..”

Avery was hired by LBCC’s Board of Education to become the school’s seventh president. Avery is also the first of her family to attend and graduate college. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology from Ball State University, then obtained her master’s and doctorate from University of Illinois at Chicago.

Around campus, Amanda Klever, executive assistant to the president and Board of Education, said this about working with the new president: “My position is very dependent on a good relationship with the president. I think we are off to a great start! I really appreciate how easy she is to work with in this environment.”

Despite the gaffes that come with learning in uncharted territory, Avery wants students to remember one thing as they move forward.

“I was a student too, once upon a time. I wasn’t learning like students are today, but I remember how easy it was to give up. If I could tell each and every student one thing, it would be to never give up. Never be afraid to ask for help.

It’s your education, so make the most of it and learn as much as possible. It’s never too late or too early.”

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Inside the Commuter

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Katherine Littlefield (above) and Rebecca Fewless work brainstorming, designing, and editing to produce an engaging edition of the paper for viewers.

LBCC’s Student-run Newspaper Continues During Pandemic STORY AND PHOTOS BY HIKARI KAWAI

The bright glare from the screens reflects onto the faces. Scattered across the screen, multiple windows are open, each with a slew of other tabs. Eyes scour each written article, photographs, ads and layout. Over and over, looking for errors. Is it ready for the final edit?

Welcome to the student-run newspaper, The Commuter.

The Commuter is LBCC’s weekly newspaper, financed by student fees and advertising. Most important, it is run totally by the students, varying in different roles, opinions and niches.

Articles and photographs range from covering protests, local happenings, reviews of movies, video games and more. The staff work together each week to produce one cohesive newspaper.

The pre-Covid-19 atmosphere could not be more different. The Commuter’s adviser, Rob Priewe, said, “It was bustling with energy … people essentially lived in the office on Monday and Tuesday.”

Wednesday's meeting at noon, staff looks over the PDF and highlights everything that was put into the edition.

Rebecca Fewless, the layout/ graphic designer for the paper, said, “The entire team would be in the office. …

On Tuesday, all of our editors together sat around this giant table, with all of the pages of the Commuter printed out.

Circling things that need to be fixed and they would bring it to me. … It was a very interactive thing. I really miss it.”

Like most of the rest of the college, due to Covid-19 regulations, staff are not able to actually step into The Commuter’s office in the Forum building, overlooking the courtyard on the Albany campus. Currently, everything is being done virtually and online to produce and create the digital version of the newspaper, which is distributed via email, posted on the Commuter’s website -- LBCommuter. com -- and the paper’s newsletter, which was launched in fall term. No physical prints of the paper are being made for now due to Covid-19.

So throughout the week, current Marketing/Advertising Director Isaieh Heiken sends out a slew of emails, plans ads, talks to advertisers, develops and releases the newsletter every week. As well as giving out story ideas to editors.

It is hustle time. Deadline for contributors and students is Sunday to submit and finalize their stories. By then, hopefully, most of the articles, photos, ads and press releases are dropped into the shared Google drive.

Now, over the course of each Monday and Tuesday during the term, Fewless works to transform a blank page arris intoamala a colorful and engaging layout.

“I love that I get to express my creativity,” Fewless said.

Katherine Littlefield, the current Editor-in-Chief, then proceeds

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to look over and edit what the staff has contributed so far.

Together, they touch base with the reporters, writers, photographers, and marketing director to organize things into their designated places.

“A lot of it is communication based,” Fewless said. “It's really important to communicate when everything has gone digital.”

This process can take longer some weeks, while other weeks it may not take as long to put all the pieces together and edit. “Each paper is different,” said Littlefield.

On a normal week, the final version is ready Tuesday night.

Wednesday finally rolls around.

Staff waits in the Zoom meeting at noon, in anticipation to see how the edition turned out. Priewe said, “It's like a big reveal … there's a reason we call it a weekly miracle.” All the staff present on the Zoom call look over the finished PDF, highlighting good work and reflecting on what can be improved. Staffers share what they like about each other’s efforts and encourage each other for the next edition.

Sometimes silence hovers over the Zoom call while staff think about what to do next, while other times the meeting is overtaken talking about a story idea and how to go about it. Writers, other contributors, and photographers pitch different ideas for stories, photos, reviews. The weekly production cycle begins again at the Commuter. osa arks

Content in the Commuter is not always just from the newspaper staff. It can also include submissions from other LBCC students, students from other colleges, to non-students, including

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A doodle of Rebecca Fewless working from home with her new coworkers Miso (left) and Seymour.

LBCC faculty and staff. Part of Dakota Gange’s role in The Commuter, as Student Voice Editor, is to reach out to students of LBCC and ask and shed some light onto the students' opinions, stories and more.

Littlefield said, “I wish people knew how accessible it is to get involved.”

Heiken said, “the reason I chose to be a part of The Commuter is because I can gain experience and also because I just love the people and environment at the Commuter. … I wish people knew what a resource the Commuter is.”

The Commuter is not only a place where as Priewe puts it, “a weekly miracle” happens. A whole team of writers, photographers and others are a part of this to make it what it is. A community of people who want to help others, learn and inform, and provide a trustworthy and true-to-word paper. It is a positive environment where things blossom into existence. “It’s a way for you to get your work out there,'' said Priewe.

Contact Katherine Littlefield if you would like to contribute or join the Commuter.

Nothing but smiles from a handful of Commuter staff and contributors.

Left to right: Adviser Rob Priewe, Photography Editor Hikari Kawai, Photographer and Writer Chrissy Veach, Writer Alistar Woods, Student Voice Editor Dakota Gange, Editorin-Chief Katherine Littlefield, Writer Aidan Arthur, Writer Leah Biesack, Writer Tanner Johnson, Writer Marcus Andrews

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LOCAL NEWS

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Interstellar Travel?

OSU Lecture Featuring Dr. Mae Jemison Speaks About Interstellar Travel

This massive distance means that

STORY BY AIDAN ARTHUR many realms of science would need to

In a hundred years, Dr. Mae Jemison wants the capabilities for interstellar travel.

So she told a silent audience of almost 2000 people, an audience that spanned multiple cities, states, and countries. They were all attending -- in the broad sense of the word that’s come to be accepted in the age of Zoom -- the OSU Provost’s Lecture Series. Last Thursday, Jemison was the featured speaker. And she is, among many other things, the leader of a government-funded initiative to be capable of traveling to other solar systems in the next century.

This seems audacious to say the least, and perhaps that’s the point. As Jemison talked about diversity, science, and space, it seemed that this project -simply titled “100 Year Starship” -- was perhaps most importantly a symbol of innovation. In her words, it is driven by the question, “How do you foster an environment such that something that big could be attempted?”

There are many challenges to the goal of interstellar travel, not least of which is the sheer amount of time and distance it would take.

“The moon is three days away, Mars is four months to a year away.

Interstellar is much further from that,” Jemison said. “Voyager, that just left our solar system, has been traveling at over 30,000 miles an hour since 1977 and it just left our solar system.”

advance far beyond where they are today.

And that’s just one of several comparable problems.

Yet Jemison's bright outlook made interstellar travel seem eminently possible. She said about the U.N. sustainability goals, which include such massive problems as eradicating global poverty, that “not one of those goals is something we do not have the technology and the capabilities to address right now.”

She reflected sadly on the pessimism she sees in younger generations. And as she spoke, neighboring stars felt closer for a moment, in reach if only we had more people like her.

Jemison is a polymath. As she introduced herself, she listed her credentials: “astronaut, a Peace Corps medical officer, a physician, a chemical engineer, an environmental studies professor, a business owner, and an educator.” That’s nowhere near a comprehensive list. She was also the first woman of color in space, though she shrugged off that distinction, “I was surprised. I didn’t even think about the fact that I’d be the first.”

But it’s a fact that Jemison has accomplished far more already than most people ever will. And she shows no sign of stopping.

Jemison was not the first remarkable person to speak at the OSU Provost’s Lecture Series, which Provost Edward Feser described as a way to “use

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHO: Dr. Mae Jemison

WHAT: The Provost’s Lecture Series at OSU WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 4.

WHO’S NEXT: Ibram X. Kendi, April 14.

LINKS:

Provost's Lecture Series Sign up for Kendi lecture 100 Year Starship

the intellectual strength of the institution to draw in great thinkers and leaders and then invite in the community to hear from them.” Nor will she be the last; Ibram X. Kendi and David Eagleman are slated to be the next entrants in this illustrious crew.

Feser said this year the lectures have been oriented towards racial and diversity issues. However, the inclusion of Jemison this year is a segue into the 202122 academic year, when there will be a focus on science. He’s also been working to increase the number of events to two or three per year rather than one. The next lecture will be given, still online, by Ibram X. Kendi on April 14 at 5 p.m. To sign up, click here.

Above all, Feser said, the goal is

“to encourage students to take advantage of the broader intellectual activities at the university.”

“We’re just trying to create opportunities for people to hear these ideas,” he continued.

Nearly 2000 people could pledge to the success of this goal on Thursday as they listened to Jemison speak. She touched on many topics, as might be expected from a person with such a variety of interests. But perhaps the most important theme was the importance of diversity in scientific thought. And in that vein, Jemison had a simple but poignant take.

“It matters who asks the questions.”

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LBCC Volleyball Team Adjusts to 2020-21 Revisions

STORY BY SYDNEY GREENE

The Linn-Benton volleyball team is craving some healthy competition and they are hopeful to soon start supporting and competing with their teammates on the court instead of virtually.

The volleyball team has been mentally and physically preparing themselves since last summer in hopes of a season. Currently, the team is participating in small group workouts, including weightlifting twice a week.

January 18 was the start of practicing within their activity classes and small group interaction. The team and coaches are looking forward to Feb. 1, where they are allowed to practice in a larger group setting within their activity class while still wearing masks and social distancing as much as possible.

Due to Linn County being in the high/extreme risk category it makes it hard to determine the exact date when game play will begin. As of right now, the South region in the Northwest Athletic Conference determined that matches would begin in March and would end the beginning of June.

“We are hopeful that the public health situation and the county risk assessment from the Oregon Health Authority improve so that we can get back to ‘normal’ practices,” Mark Majeski, LBCC athletic director, said.

Jayme Frazier, head coach of

LBCC’s volleyball team, explained how much Covid limitations have impacted her team.

“Student athletes have a lot of

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COACH: Jayme Frazier, 28 years as head volleyball coach

change and isolation, which can lead to additional stress and anxiety,” she said.

A normal season provides the players with constant interaction with each other between tournaments, travelling, and team bonding. Given the circumstances, this has given the players the opportunity to focus on academics while still being hopeful for what is to come.

“I think the players really miss the day-to-day interactions, Frazier said.

“They definitely realize how valuable their teammate time is.”

In a Zoom meeting, Alexis Chapman, a sophomore on the LBCC volleyball team, talked about what she is looking forward to the most.

“I have been waiting to see my

team and to just get back to playing on the court,” she said.

With the hope of their season coming closer, the team knows how important it is to wear their masks and follow guidelines.

“They all do an exceptional job on campus following guidelines,” Frazier said. “I think the challenge is -- as it is for so many -- to be sure they are committing to the precautions around other friends and family.”

The players are not able to interact with their teammates like they would in a normal season whether that is doing workouts in smaller groups to try and stay in shape or not being able to scrimmage fully as a team, or not having that competitive atmosphere.

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50 for 50

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In 2021 LB celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its athletics program. Beginning in January, we will highlight people, teams and moments from the past five decades of Roadrunner Athletics. You can nominate a former athlete, coach, team, supporter or memorable moment from LB athletics.

The Early Years: 1969-1979

Jim Davidson-Baseball and Basketball

Davidson was a two-sport athlete at Linn-Benton in 1972 and 1973, earning all-OCCAA honors in basketball and as he averaged 21.2 points/game in 1972.

In baseball, Davidson was a starting outfielder and pitcher, receiving allOCCAA and all-American honors

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before signing a contract with the San Francisco Giants in 1973.

Davidson's minor league statistics can be found here.

Davidson was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 1993.

Carol Menken-Schaudt, Basketball

Menken-Schaudt played basketball at Linn-Benton in 1977-78 before a three-year career at Oregon State. She was selected to play on the U.S. National Team and the 1984 Olympic Team before playing several years of professional basketball in Europe.

Menken-Schaudt was recently featured in the Alumni Spotlight of our Beaks Briefings.

Menken-Schaudt was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 1993.

What do you think?

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Resident Evil

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Reinvigorated

RESIDENT EVIL VIII: VILLAGE

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PUBLISHER: Capcom

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After the release of 2017’s “Resident Evil V II: Biohazard,” the 2019 remake of “Resident Evil 2” and the 2020 remake of “Resident Evil 3: Nemesis”; Capcom has announced the next main installment of their f lagship survival-horror video game series in a livestream on January 21 of this year: “Resident Evil V III: Village.” The game is slated for release on May 7, and looks to continue the trends that have helped reinvigorate the series and the survival-horror genre as a whole.

Picking up where the events of “Resident Evil V II” left off, the game sees the player venturing into a remote village full of nightmarish individuals. As the story also sees the appearance of an older portrayal of series regular Chris Redf ield, this entry looks to be one of the darkest entries to date.

The game’s setting contains a variety of new enemies, with a notable one being the vampiric A lcina Dimitrescu and her followers from an ancient cult. W hile some previous installments drew criticism for excessive action overshadowing the horror elements; this game looks

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DEVELOPER: Capcom

PLATFORM: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series ESRB RATING: RP RELEASE DATE: MAY 7

to be another return to the chilling atmosphere that’s been one of the series’ biggest strengths. With the game seeing a simultaneous release on both current-generation hardware as well as next-generation systems; it’s sure to be another release that pushes technolog y to its limits.

As the series nears its 25th anniversary, it’s clear that Capcom has reinvigorated their long-running franchise to the heights it enjoyed in the 1990s. Be sure to keep an eye out for “Resident Evil V III: Village” when it launches on May 7.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

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Apply to be a Member of Student Government STORY BY AMANDA MENDELL

With the Student Leadership Council elections upon us, I’m sure you have been inundated with pleas to apply or vote as often as you’ve logged into LB Live. Between keeping up on your classes, balancing out your other responsibilities, and, oh yeah, a global pandemic, you may be asking yourself “What is the point?” In an effort to answer that question, I began my investigation.

As it happens, there are quite a number of reasons to apply for student government.

The first reason I heard about is to be a voice for the students. It’s important to have a group of peers that IL COUNCstudents ERSHIP U DENT LEAD can go to forS Tsupport or direction on an individual level, and the Council is often called on to represent the views of the student body to the administration. Even on a state-wide level, the council protects

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students by lobbying for student interests at the capital.

SLC’s Legislative Director Johnny Media let me know that he originally joined to push himself when going back to school. As a non-traditional student, Media wanted the opportunity to share his experiences and voice to help students that aren’t always highly represented. Through his time on SLC, he has found that he enjoys advocating on behalf of the students and giving back to the community.

Connecting to Linn-Benton Community College is another major reason for joining the SLC. We know that having a deeper connection to an organization helps individuals invest in the results. Just by virtue of being on the team, you will get the inside scoop that you never even knew would help, such as information about a new scholarship or resource. Not only does this insider knowledge show up as improvements for all of LBCC, it often shows an

improvement to your own grades and mental health as well.

For many of us, it can be difficult to find where you fit in, especially at a commuter college. When joining the SLC, you are instantly connected to the rest of the team and have the opportunity to help connect with other students as well.

Morgan Sylvia, the Clubs & Student Engagement director, mentioned that he joined out of a need to just do something on campus. The wonderful experience and confidence he’s gained have made it all worth it. Marissa Miles, SLC Campus Outreach director, agreed saying she wanted to be involved on campus, learn new skills, and meet new people.

Lastly is the personal and professional growth that can come from the Student Leadership Council experience. At minimum, through your work on SLC you will gain improved leadership, communication,

and organizational skills, training opportunities, work experience, and a large and diverse network of people with similar goals.

Not only are these skills priceless in terms of your personal life and relationships, but they also look incredible on your resume and can lead to even better opportunities in the future.

SLC Vice President Nia Alvarado knew just that when she joined. She has been able to boost her resume with all of the skills, opportunities, and responsibilities that she’s taken on since.

So, the point, it turns out, is improvement. For the students, for the community, and for yourself. If you’re ready to give back, work hard, and set yourself up for the future, send an email to Rob Camp campr@linnbenton.edu for more information or for application packets. President and VP applications were due by Feb. 5 but all other positions are due by Feb. 19 with interviews taking place starting Feb. 23.

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