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STORY BY CAIT MORGAN MS, LPC We all need help at different times in our lives.

I find myself saying this sentence a lot; to students I work with, to colleagues, to myself. I think most of us recognize this reality, but often when we think about asking for help for ourselves we freeze. Then we come to the ‘should’s’.

We might think, ‘I should not be so upset about this’ or ‘I should be able to take care of this on my own.’

I want you to pause for a moment and think about a time when someone you care about turned to you for support - support that you had the skills and resources to offer. How did that make you feel? What was it like to be helpful to someone during their time of need?

I find it can be helpful to remind ourselves of this when we, in turn, need to ask others for support. Maybe you need to talk about a stressful situation with a friend; or get tutoring support for a class; or set up a first counseling appointment.

Remind yourself that we all need support at different times in our lives.

Maybe right now you are the one reaching out. At another point in time, you will be the one generously providing kindness, compassion, support and assistance to someone else who needs it.

The Advising Center at LBCC provides advising, career services, wellbeing and counseling services. Email us at onlineac@linnbenton.edu or call 541917-4780. Keep reading for more ways to reach out for help.

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Resources:

I am a big fan of mindfulness, meditation and physical exercise for supporting self-care, mental health, and wellness. There are many free resources online. Mindful.org is just one example.

LBCC has counselors who provide short-term counseling for students experiencing a difficult time. You can call 541-917-4780 to get started.

For immediate crisis concerns, LBCC has a contract with a 24/7 crisis service.

Call 541-917-4666 anytime you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis to get connected with a crisis counselor.

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He’s Back Darryl Bellamy Jr. Will Be Live STORY BY SKYLAR PAUL Hello, Roadrunners! Have you heard the great news that Darryl Bellamy Jr. is coming to town?

If you have previously attended one of his Zoom speeches, then you already know how influential and energetic Darryl is. Feedback from the last two events’ show that Bellamy’s strategies were well-received. One student said, “I think that was the best presentation I have had at LBCC. Darryl was incredibly engaging, fun and motivating. I even teared up a bit! I don’t always have fun in a presentation, but Darryl was really incredible! Loved it! I think we need to have him come in person to LBCC once everything is back to normal.” Another LBCC student commented, “Darryl was incredible! I love his energy, compassion, vulnerability, and openness.

I feel more empowered to live fearlessly!”

For those of you that are unaware of Bellamy’s prowess, Darryl is a fear researcher, author, and entrepreneur that’s shared thousands of fears on stage. Bellamy’s speaking goal is to show people that we all have fears and that we don’t have to let these fears control us and deter us from our life goals and leadership opportunities. This time around, Bellamy will be doing a live talk entitled “Hard Things are Hard”. This installment will focus on the hard conversations that need to be had in relationships and organizations but are

oftentimes overlooked because it's too much anxiety for the people involved to have that conversation. On Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m., come to Forum 104, and let Darryl Bellamy give you the skills, confidence, and strategies to have more productive conservations to make your lives, organizations, and campus communities, more inclusive.

There will be a #HardConversations LBLive contest announced on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in preparation for this event. It will include a fear-based prompt to answer, and the two randomized winners will be announced at the Darryl Bellamy Keynote. Each winner gets a $25 Amazon gift card.

How to enter: Download LBLive here (if you don’t have it) and follow the prompt posted on LBLive (February 16th). Once you make the submission post under #HardConversations, you must be in attendance February 23rd for the chance to win a gift card. If your name is called when we make the announcement and you’re not there, you will not win the card and someone else will be called to claim it.

Hope to see you all there, Roadrunners!

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Coziness and Whimsy Come to LBCC Latest Art Talk with Illustrator Cheyenne Barton STORY BY LEAH BIESACK a freeform, creative layout. Fun colors, ARTWORK BY CHEYENNE BARTON Last Tuesday, the art gallery had the honor of hosting Cheyenne Barton for their latest art talk.

Barton, who describes herself as a ‘professional internet art person,’ is a Seattle-based artist known for her whimsical, wholesome, and colorful style.

Both an illustrator and content creator, Cheyenne Barton has successfully found a way to channel her creativity and passion into a medium that allows connection with others, along with further connection with herself.

Like most of us, Barton tried a few different routes before settling into her current and chosen path. Prior to cozying into the illustration world, she was in the pursuit of acting, even obtaining a bachelors of fine arts in the field in 2016. At the time, she was spending her free time doing something called bullet journaling. If you’re not familiar with the term (I wasn’t) , think of journaling with organizational note-taking in a very aesthetically pleasing manner, and in

gorgeous penmanship. That type of thing.

Barton was sharing her bullet journals fairly regularly on Tumblr, and once she entered the YouTube world, her videos hit viral status. This was the moment when Barton began to give the idea of full-time artist some real consideration; “Very suddenly I had 5,000 subscribers on YouTube and I was like, ‘is this a viable career path?’”

Barton's cat Sophie joins the art talk for a surprise cameo.

Turns out, it really was and is. she’s right. Pouring through her prints art-block to advice on the logistics of sales As Barton and stickers, it’s impossible to not be left tax when running an online shop. expanded her online with the feeling of ‘everything’s going to This most recent art talk was platforms, furthering be all right. Better than all right, even.’ incredibly rich and vibrant, as her reach, she started to The illustrator noted that she draws what Cheyenne Barton generously brought get requests for her sketches she likes. “As my tastes have evolved, and her authenticity, energy, and savvy of and doodles to be made into as my interests have evolved as an artist, navigating the cyber art world. It was a stickers. Seeing an opportunity for so has my work,” said Barton. privilege to be in the audience, and an some financial independence while As Barton spoke to her path, her excellent reminder how lucky our student maintaining a flexible schedule that creative process, and her growth as an body is that LBCC’s art department could accommodate acting, she dove artist, questions from viewers of the art continues to bring such incredible artists right in — it was almost simultaneous talk poured in rapidly. People were tuning to our awareness and fingertips. that Barton opened her sticker shop, in not only from Oregon, but other parts If you missed the talk and are feeling started her Patreon, and committed full- of the country (Kansas, Oklahoma), and downright miserable about it, chin up! time to YouTube. Barton has been a full- other countries altogether (Australia, Professor Anne Magrattan made sure to time artist ever since.

Canada). Cheyenne Barton’s cozy quirky record the event for anytime viewing.

Throughout the talk, Barton reach knows no bounds. And while the Check it out! shared images of her past work, stickers questions had stacked up, Barton took Note: Well-deserved shoutout to with designs of sweet little mushrooms, the time and intention to answer each Barton’s cat Sophie who made a very adorable teapots and cups of tea, flowers, one thoughtfully and carefully. Inquiries lauded cameo. french presses, cats and cake. “My stuff is ranged from curiosity of courses in very cozy,” Barton says of her work. And graphic design to thoughts on overcoming

A peek into Barton's sketchbook, provided during the artist talk given on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Memo-pads designed by Barton, as seen on a slide during the presentation.

Assets created by Barton for use during her Twitch livestreams.

Rewards created by Barton for her Patreon followers at the 'Tangerine' level.

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Glimpses into Barton's digital sketchbook spreads.

Packaging and branding designs for Barton's currently closed online store.

An example sticker sheet.

Examples of Barton's clay pins and earrings.

A DTIYS (Draw This in Your Style) challenge done by Barton, based off of artwork by @studiomeggy on Instagram.

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The Open Road: A Rockstar Investment Local Band “Lives to Deliver No-nonsense Rock” STORY & PHOTOS BY future band mates of Nomad Skyline.

Their climbing guitar riffs of their SABRINA DEDEK One in a million, or 0.000002% are your odds at becoming a successful musician. But first do you have talent?

Local talent Linden Wood has amplified his solo career by hooking up with three lifetime musicians; Joe Whitworth, Chuck Carrasco, and Jason Weister to form metal band Nomad Skyline. Their EP album “Open Road” is debuting next week on Feb. 22, on iTunes, Amazon music, and Spotify.

“Northern California rockers that live to deliver no-nonsense rock to a world that desperately needs to rediscover what it means to just let go,” says their website.

Rhythm guitarist and vocalist Linden Wood, grew up in Corvallis, attending Corvallis High School, obtaining his GED through LinnBenton Community College, and gaining experience in local area bands as a young adult playing house parties.

He remembers learning cords on a guitar from his big brother, using music from Ted Nugent songs.

Wood is well known among many local bands, including Lost Tortoise, Azrael, and 30 Pound Test. It’s the local music scene where he got his start.

Wood made the move to Sacramento as an investment and commitment to be serious and create real action for his music. Auditioning for vocals for a band that later dissolved is how he met his

two singles “Drifter” and “‘64 Fury” reveal hints of their influential bands on the journey to creating this album. Punk to grunge, they agree Dead Kennedys, Van Halen, Queens of the Stoneage, and Soundgarden influenced their appreciation.

The band formed out of respect for what each musician brought to the band.

Each member brings a unique talent and skill set to the band. Their skillset outside of the band helped them invest in studio time, which they all agree is “their happy place.”

Wood is in a place currently where he can devote himself full time to his music; after a few years of working for a tiling company he has lined up his musical career. The investment they acknowledge isn’t just money spent on studio time or equipment through the years but of life experience in writing PHOTO: ELLE JAYE PHOTOGRAPHY lyrics and music, in blood and tears of Nomad Skyline. emotions on and off stage, and time away from friends and family to bring to is a reference to the American muscle life the sound that they believe in. car Plymouth Fury, an easter egg in the Nomad Skyline’s music video is animated music video. animated and was pitched by their Beginning April 7, Nomad Skyline producer Brendan Duffey, a multi hits the road touring around Sacramento Grammy-nominated producer. An and then finding their way back to the animator from Brazil used footage of Willamette Valley. They are currently the band to create a storyline inspired by setting up shows at venues from Eugene to movies “Scarface,” “Fear and Loathing Seattle for dates this summer. Wood will in Las Vegas” and ’90s “Primus” music also be adding dates in the Willamette video. Considerably PG13, it can be Valley for his solo acoustic sets. found on YouTube “64 Fury.” “‘64 Fury” “Being in a band at this moment in

history is like reinventing the wheel while the car is on fire,” said Chuck Carrasco. A time when live music is your life line but COVID-19 pandemic safety mandates are regulating when and if live music can happen poses challenges.

Navigating their music career safely has never been more difficult.

Listen for and request Nomad Skyline on Apple Music, Spotify and the local radio. Check out their socials Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Feeling his music, Linden Wood takes a moment in his song while playing at Bombs Away Cafe in December.

The emotions of his lyrics brings out a classic snarl under stage lights.

The gravely tones of Linden Wood's acoustic set captures the attention of his audience.

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Wood's crowd included captivated patrons, long time fans, and proud past band members.

A happy Linden Wood at the end of his solo acoustic set.

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Local legend, the talented Linden Wood.

Linden Wood fist bumps an appreciative fan at the end of his solo acoustic set.

The rainbow hallway at Bombs Away Cafe leads to the live music stage.

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Smallpools Visits Portland Concert at Polaris Hall in Portland Entertains Audience STORY & PHOTOS BY LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS Smallpools is an American indie pop band that was founded in 2013 in Los Angeles.

It consists of four members; Sean Scanlon (lead vocals), Mike Kamerman (bass), Beau Kuther (drums), and Daniel Kerrigan (guitar). The band performed in Polaris Hall in North Portland, where the stage has a very intimate setting with the audience.

Polaris Hall did require proof of vaccination before entering the venue. Zac Barnett, lead singer of American Authors and friend of Scanlon, opened for the band with a mix of covers, unreleased songs, and American Author songs. The crowd filled the room as Smallpools delivered their high energy and interactive set. At one point Scanlon was dancing within the audience, and during their song “Killer Whales” a large inflatable killer whale bounced around the audience.

The audience consisted of ages ranging from five years old to mid-60s, with the majority being 20s-30s.

Sean Scanlon gestures to the crowd.

Lead singer Sean Scanlon of Smallpools performs during a concert at Polaris Hall in Portland on Monday, Feb. 14.

Zac Barnett performs before the Smallpools concert.

Guitar player Daniel Kerrigan also plays the keyboard.

Sean Scanlon interacts with the crowd.

A killer whale pool inflatable crowd surfs as Smallpools performs their song "Killer Whales."

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Smallpools drummer Beau Kuther laughs at a joke.

Smallpools performs at Polaris Hall.

Sean Scanlon gestures to the crowd.

Sean Scanlon high-fives the crowd.

Zac Barnett breaks a guitar string as he opens for Smallpools.

Daniel Kerrigan, the guitar player for Smallpools.

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Loss to Umpqua Women's Team Loses After Winning Streak STORY BY CARSYN MEYERS

TRUE CRIME CLUB

The Linn-Benton Women’s Basketball team lost to Umpqua Community College 63-49 on Wednesday, February 9.

The Roadrunners fell to 12-6 on the season and 4-4 in the NWAC South Region. Umpqua Community College improved to 12-5 on the year, and 4-3 in the NWAC South Region.

The first quarter consisted of back and forth action between both teams with the Roadrunners leading 18-14 going into the second quarter.

In the second quarter, the Riverhawks slowed down the Roadrunner offense, holding them to 8 points and going into halftime up 32-26.

In the second half, the Riverhawks were able to hold the Roadrunners to 6 points in the fourth quarter.

Amaia Ramon led the way for the Riverhawks scoring 19 points, on 4-9 shooting from the three-point line.

Roadrunner Brooklynn Hankwitz finished with 16 points, and Sabrina Albee added 13 points. Next up the Roadrunners travel to take Southwestern Oregon Community College on Wednesday, February 16.

Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

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She had so many children, she didn't know what to do.”

There was a big family who lived in a house That was meant for three, but you could squeeze in a larger amount.

So three became four, then five, six, and seven.

Until beds, toys, and kids were stacked high up to heaven.

All was fine and well until some of them grew up.

Girls became teens, and then tempers were bound to erupt.

Rooms shared between tots were not meant to last As makeup and boys and phones flew in fast.

The chimney sang like a boiling teapot.

Mostly women now, but not quite adults on the dot.

Sisters and parents were bulging from the walls, Until one hit eighteen and said goodbye to all.

The house breathed a bit more easy now As another got a job, saved up to allow Another spot to open up in the house That now was holding closer to the proper amount.

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CREATED BY: Jon Favreau (Based on Characters created by George Lucas)

STARRING: Temeura Morrison, MingNa and Pedro Pascal with Danny Trejo, Amy Sedaris, Rosario Dawson and Mark Hamill

Available on Disney Plus (All Episodes Now Streaming) RATED: TV-14

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Another Fantastic Entry Into the Series’ Catalog

“The Book of Boba Fett” is the latest live-action spinoff of the “Star Wars” saga. As a spinoff centered around the title character; it is another fantastic entry into the series’ catalog of expanded universe stories.

Much like “The Mandalorian,” the series takes place chronologically between the events of “Return of the Jedi” and “The Force Awakens.” As Boba Fett (Temeura Morrison) attempts to fill the vacuum of power left by Jabba the Hutt alongside fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand (Ming-Na), all manner of other gangsters

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and criminals are seeking to stake a claim for control of the seedy underbelly of Tatooine. All does not go smoothly.

There have been attempts to make a crime drama set in the “Star Wars” franchise and a spinoff centered around Boba Fett for years; and now both ideas have finally come to fruition after initially being conceived as a standalone film.

Building upon the success of “The Mandalorian” (itself gearing up for a highly-anticipated third season), Jon Favreau joins a host of creative talent on the seven-episode first season. Directors

on individual episodes include Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Rodriguez (“Sin City,” “Desperado”) and “The Clone Wars” creator Dave Filoni; all of whom bring a unique approach to the material while still capturing the magic of what made the saga work to begin with.

Expanding upon what was done with “The Mandalorian,” the series is a sight to behold in terms of visuals.

Blending practical special effects work with state-of-the-art CGI; each episode presents a different variety of spectacle and wonder. Familiar settings such as

the Sarlacc pit are joined by fun new surprises including enhanced speeder bike gangsters known as “mods.”

With the show presenting a great window of what lies ahead in terms of future “Star Wars” content (including “The Mandalorian” season three and an upcoming series centered around ObiWan Kenobi), “The Book of Boba Fett” is a bounty worth pursuing; well worth your time as a spinoff centered around one of the most enduring characters in the “Star Wars” saga.

DIRECTOR: Tetsuo Yajima (Based on characters created by Satoshi Tajiri)

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STARRING: Sarah Natochenny, Michele Knotz, Jimmy Zoppi, Edward Bosco, Kimlinh Tran, Marc Thompson, Michelle Ruff, Kaiji Tang, Lisa Ortiz and Billy Kametz with Rodger Parsons and Ikue Ohtani Available on Netflix RATED TV-Y7-FV

OVERALL RATING: ★★★★

POKÉMON: SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE Another Vine-Swinging Good Time

On October 8, 2021, “Pokémon: Secrets of the Jungle” began streaming on Netflix in its English dub. Released as “Pokémon Coco” upon its initial release in Japan on Christmas Day 2020; while this 23rd anime film installment may not be the best film to come out of the series, it still marks another entertaining adventure in the long-running franchise.

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Not only does Koko’s bond with Zarude form the emotional center of the story; a key scene has Ash mention how his own absent father inspired him on his journey.

Visually, the film is another impressive entry in the numerous anime films in the series. Though there are some instances of conspicuous, video game-like CGI (a walking tank in the final battle of

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the film being an infamous example); the traditional animation is some of the best in the franchise. The Okoya forest is a lushly-detailed setting; and the characters are rife with colorful designs and fluid movements (one scene features a cameo of Rita and Phil, supporting characters from “New Pokémon Snap”).

Though the next “Pokémon” movie has yet to be revealed as of this writing, for now; “Pokémon: Secrets of the Jungle” is another vine-swinging good time that’s well worth streaming on Netflix.

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story. Alongside Zarude (voice of Edward Bosco), a Mythical Pokémon who becomes his surrogate “Dada,” the two cross paths with Ash (voice of Sarah Natochenny) and Pikachu (voice of Ikue Ohtani) in order to save the Okoya forest from disaster.

While not the breath of fresh air that director Tetsuo Yajima (“Pokémon Origins,” “Pokémon XY” series) made with 2018’s “Pokémon: The Power of Us,” it still presents an entertaining film that marks another installment in the alternate continuity for the anime

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