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A Breath of Fresh Air Outgoing SLC President Brings Forth a Cohesive Relationship with LBCC STORY BY DAKOTA GANGE Did you know the volume of Will Smith's high flat top hair from the 90’s is 198 inches cubed? Student Leadership Council President Angie Geno calculated this in her interval calculus class, and it’s clear she’s brought the same breath of fresh air to the SLC team at the youthful age of 18. Dual enrolled at Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University in Bio Health and Psychology, Geno plans to graduate with her six series and bachelors next year, and she’s not stopping there. She wishes to get into a masters program at ASU where she can get her masters of science and regulatory affairs in medical devices, where she will focus on the laws surrounding human ethics to be able to safely produce an item. “Our job is to look at what engineers in clinical trials are doing to make sure their ethically in the law, FDA approved, submitting the paper work,” said Geno in an interview. What do you want to do after college? “I would realistically like to work at a large company that makes medical devices — I would love to be in that regulatory aspect. But at the same time I have definitely debated getting a PHD in marketing on top of that masters, so I would love to be in private consulting and specializing in a couple subset countries, and helping market as well as the regulations at a private consulting firm.” What motivated you to want to go into regulatory affairs? “For me it was because I like science, I was never big into math, but I found very early on that doing research in ‘research and development’ was not for me, however I didn’t want to waste my time put in and my love for science. So when I found this, as well as the writing and law side of regulatory affairs, I really liked it; the writing and science.” Geno’s home life was just as interesting. Her father was in the military, and she was born in Japan. After living there for about a year and a half, they moved to the U.S.A., landing in Illinois for another two years, followed by a move to lushes Honolulu, Hawaii. After several years of travel, her and her family landed in Oregon where she has now spent most of her time, and what she considers her “home state.” “There’s not much of a home town;

yeah I was born in Japan, but I’ve lived in Oregon the longest,” said Geno. Perhaps it’s a life of culture that has brought Geno into a motivating presidential position, but it’s no surprise that she has created a great relationship between SLC and the LBCC Board of Education. “She’s done a lot for the SLC team,” said academic SLC advisor Rob Camp in an email. “We’ve built a really good relationship, we meet with a lot of different people and never have conflicts. Between myself, my team, and the college, I think we’ve done a really good job,” said Geno. How did you go about building that better relationship? “I think the first thing was just having that communication, like writing the board reports for the board of education meeting every month.” So what inspired you to run for president? “After class mates Jonathan Media and Marissa Miles inspired me to join, I was running for V.P., but when a series of factors left our Presidential position vacant, I was able to transition into the presidential position.” What’s been the biggest accomplishment for you and your SLC team? “When I sat down with Rob Camp, there were three things I wanted to do this year. I wanted to build my confidence, I wanted my team to feel comfortable — I

wanted to make sure this was a really safe space for them and that they feel supported, and I wanted to make sure SLC had a really good relationship with the college because I knew over the years we just weren’t as close, or there was a lot of issues with them just not mentioning things to us about tuition in the past years. So I wanted to take that on and build a really transparent relationship, and add to it.” What’s been the biggest challenge? “I’ve actually spent a lot of time talking with my team about this. One of our biggest challenges was that we couldn’t meet in person, so we missed out on a lot of that spontaneous or in depth conversations that just kind of happen. But I think with what we’ve accomplished and how we’ve engaged together with our group as a team, that we have done really well even with COVID.” Who has been a huge help to you on Campus? “The Board of Education which definitely raises a lot of conversation about tuition. They’re very patient, and they love hearing student feedback which I appreciate so much because they don’t have to, and I love so much that we have a board of education that really cares about the student voice as well as a college who also cares as well.” It’s apparent that Geno couldn’t have done this without a cooperative LB faculty. “Another big piece would be the

finance team, Sheldon From and Jess Jacobs. We work with them so much, and they’re always so patient; we ask a lot of questions, and they’re always so patient and kind.” Additionally, Geno notes that “Jennifer Boehmer is an impeccable woman. She helped train us for the senate meeting — if you have a question, she can answer it.” Tell me about how you’ve directly helped the students. “We’ve donated money so students can access textbooks, we’ve donated to the food drive for Thanksgiving to help with students, and we’ve done lots of events where students could win gift cards.” In 2020, for the Thanksgiving Food Drive at LBCC, which goes directly to students and staff members, Geno and her team donated a whopping $5,000. This is $2,000 - $3,000 more than what’s become standard in the previous years. With SLC funding coming solely from student fee’s, her and her team wanted to give back as much as possible. Additionally, we’ve gotten the highest voting percent in the student body in the history SLC.” Are you upset to be exiting this position? “No, I’m so excited because I’m staying on next year hopefully as legislative affairs, and I know Hannah Briggs [2022 school years new elected president] is going to make a really great president. She was on my team this year and is always really engaged, she’s definitely in there for the voice of the student. So I have no doubts, I’m not bummed at all, I’m just really excited to see where it’s going to go.” Are there any regrets, or is there anything you wish you could’ve gotten done? “I actually have no regrets! It seems weird because you’re online, and you might feel limited but I think it’s safe to say we’ve done more than the team in the past, if not two years combined. I had a really powerful team who was very motivated. We’ve had our ups and downs, and it was hard to stay motivated as we had a couple problems with that in the online world, however regarding how they act as my team, they’ve been phenomenal.” President Angie Geno has brought forth a stable structure of communication with Linn-Benton Community College and the SLC team, and with this strong gust of fresh air, may it push the new SLC team further into success.

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Wellness Wednesday Spring Showers, and the Road or River Ahead STORY BY

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I love spring (sorry if your allergies are a mess). So many words for the different kinds of rain we get. Sprinkles, drizzle, downpour, misting, shower, drip, deluge, light rain, rain bursts, heavy rain, fat rain (that’s what I call rain mixed with snow) and sideways rain. Being in education, whether as a student or teacher, I have likened the course of the school year to running a river. In the beginning (summer, early fall) you prepare. Get out the map, read the books, talk with experts, make plans, prepare your gear. Excitement and anticipation build. And then it’s go time. Launching into the water/class schedule, taking in the scenery, making slight course adjustments and relishing every second. The newness of the place and people. The thrill of learning, rafting, floating. The “ah ha” moments. In the middle (winter), you’re in the middle of the river. It’s often cold and wet and a bit of uncertainty. Yet you’re cruising along. No doubt some mishaps and misadventures have occurred. You’ve learned and grown and are still looking forward to the rest of the journey. And for just a while, you feel you’ve hit your groove. Hands on the oars comfortably, calmly and confidently looking ahead, ready for the next rapid. The sound of the river or road ahead gets a bit louder. You squint and turn your head, listening and looking for what’s to come. Then the tumult (spring). You’re in the rapids. You’ve prepared, you have experience now, you take a breath and HOLD ON. When the waves are crashing and the rock walls seem close, it’s a little

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A virtual time capsule. Allowing LBCC to share original contributions reflecting on how we’ve been impacted and changed by the pandemic.

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too intense to notice the scenery, smell the greenery and contemplate what is past or future. You’re fully engaged in the present. Trying to only focus on what is in front of you, yet keeping your eyes up on the horizon. Thrilling, exhausting, loud, scary, awesome. Turbulent emotions and motions to get through the rocky parts. That’s how I feel. It’s spring and I’m holding on. Hanging on and hanging in. I am simultaneously planning for next fall and the next adventure, yet fully aware that right now is also so important. The air around me is full of excitement of energy for graduation, possible jobs, summer break, moving on. There’s also the fear of what’s next and the unknown. There are forks ahead in the river or road and you’re trying to make the right or best decision. (From the movie Frozen 2: “All one can do is the next right thing”) Now’s the time for a deep breath. Really deep. Hold it a few seconds. Slowly exhale. Calm your thinking. Slow your heart rate. Be present. Be aware. Right now in this second, just be. And keep holding on.

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LBCC Career Fair goes Digital STORY BY BOWEN ORCUTT LBCC’s annual Career Day Fair comes back Wednesday, April 28, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The event will take place virtually, over the software “Handshake.” Prospective employers will hold group sessions as well as one on one, which attendees can sign up for. It is recommended that attendees sign up for Handshake accounts before the event. This way, you can sign up early for sessions, secure your spot w/ employers, upload a resume ahead of time, and familiarize oneself with the system. Over forty companies will be presenting, covering a wide variety of industries and careers throughout the area. Among those are well known franchise stores like Target, Home Depot, Walmart, and Lowe’s, as well as various medical and technical companies. Northwest Human Services, Samaritan Health, and Applied Technologies are among the dozens of businesses looking for new hires among LBCC’s STEM students.

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LOCAL NEWS

Hazella Bakeshop A Family-run Business Creates Community Within the Community.

STORY BY LEAH BIESACK Cozied in on the endearing streets of downtown Lebanon, Hazella Bakeshop first catches the eye with its striped awning and outdoor seating, both features boasting shades of welcoming blue. The color scheme subtly continues indoors, as the wall menu draws incomers to the counter, while the blue-checkered bakery paper plays the supporting role to the real stars of the display case — the pastries. While the thoughtfully adorned walls and tones of blue may strike the starting chord for the cafe, it is the intangible, yet undeniable feelings of comfort and community that act as the leading melody. A family-run business cultivating a familial environment, Hazella stands strong on a foundation of varying life paths, a passion to share, and reliably endless hours of rolling dough. The name ‘Hazella’ is an Americanized version of Gezellig, a Dutch word that represents the true north of this Lebanon cafe. On the translation, Creative Director Katherine Traeger says, ‘…it means this cozy feeling of family together. Conviviality. And we just wanted people to walk in and feel that.’ It isn’t just the name that’s rooted in Scandinavia — much of the pastry selection calls upon the notable spices frequently used in Swedish and Nordic baking, such as aromatic cardamom (featured in the Cardamom Custard Buns). Katherine’s mother (and General Manager) Rebecca Kerrigone does the bulk of the baking, and has a soft spot for working with the Scandinavian flavors and recipes that remind her of her grandmother. The Scandi Cinnamon Buns are proud stars, in this regard. Dotted with the traditional pearl sugar and served with the swirl forwardfacing, they’ll instantly erase all memories of the frosted massive cake-like bricks you used to associate with the treat. Because of how thought-out and conducive this cafe feels, it may come as a surprise to learn that opening a bakery in Lebanon, Oregon wasn’t the original plan for any of the owners. Namely for Katherine Traeger, who has a background in fashion and design. The LBCC alum was living in New York City, studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and well onto her intended path. Due to a traumatic brain injury, however, Traeger needed time to heal, and in turn, the comfort of home and family, which led her back to the West coast. Her mother, Rebecca Kerrigone, spent the better part of her teenage years stepping up to the role of farm cook for her family’s ranch in Central Oregon. It was in A Sledding Cake featuring cardamom Brioche with whipped cream and lingonberry jam

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this setting that Kerrigone became skilled at cooking for larger quantities of people. She learned to always prepare extra servings, as it wasn’t uncommon for unexpected guests to show up, needing a home-cooked meal. Even with years of baking and cooking experience under her belt, Hazella still wasn’t a destination on her horizon. Then she met Michael. Michael Kerrigone hails from Bay Ridge, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. Kerrigone’s parents ran a delicatessen, which gave him a first-hand look at not only entrepreneurship, but also what it’s like to run a business that also acts as the local watering hole in a community. After graduating from the Culinary Institute in America, Kerrigone went on to work in top-tier establishments such as The Ritz Carlton and The Carlyle. Eventually needing a drastic change of pace from a life in metropolitan restaurants, Kerrigone turned to a path of serving those facing challenges and fighting disadvantages — he became a food service director and counselor for homeless shelters. His new career took him to Oregon, where, one fine Sunday in church, he met Rebecca. Michael brings his New York spirit and energy to the front of house, his sincere desire to take care of customers ringing true with each transaction. (He also calls upon his Brooklyn upbringing with creative pastries such as The Carnegie Corned Beef Braid — flaky puff pastry

Apple (left) and raspberry mini strudels.

stuffed with corned beef, dijon mustard, and cabbage.).Rebecca’s baking prowess and knowledge of Scandinavian flavors fills the bakery case, serving the community unique fare with fresh, whole ingredients. Katherine’s knack for design shines clearly in the layout and decor of the cafe, down to the locally sourced, fresh floral arrangements which adorn each table. She also runs their social media, which has been instrumental through the pandemic-era of dining. Katherine’s husband Alex Traeger is also an integral part of Hazella, as his math expertise has landed him the role of ‘numbers guy.’ It is the fusing of these varying strengths that makes Hazella run. ‘The skills that we have fit together perfectly…some of the things we like to do overlap, but our main personalities and obvious gifts are very different, but they fit together to make it work,’ says Katherine. As Hazella opened its doors in the Spring of 2020, it’s been a year of constant evolving and adapting to the ever-changing pandemic climate. Just as they have done with the hurdles they encountered in their individual lives, Katherine, Rebecca, and

Michael continue to navigate and readjust in order to move forward in a way that allows them to share their passions and talents with the community. They have visions for Hazella’s future, which may eventually include a second location and possibly a place in the farmer’s markets. Another future goal is to host a monthly supper club night. The logistics will be easier once some of the dine-in restrictions have lifted, but keep your eye out for when this gets rolling. Expect to reserve in advance. Expect multiple courses. And expect to dress to the nines. This trio didn’t expect to open a business together. They didn’t all expect to live in Oregon. And they certainly didn’t expect to start such an endeavor during a global pandemic. Yet, it is precisely because of the unexpected that we now have a new place to gather, one that is communitybased and driven by passion, rich individual experience, and cardamom. Hazella is open Wednesday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Nancy Kouvinen has been doing nails and lashes for over 20 years and worked in many different salons throughout her career. She has 3 kids and loves to take vacations with her family and three dogs.

Nancy Kouvinen (right) is a nail and lash tech at Panache Salon. It is located in Camas/Vancouver, Washington. (Also Pictured : Marcy Williams)

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Peter Schomus manages Bo & Vine and is the lead cook. This photo was taken at the register during closing time. Peter will have worked at Bo & Vine for four years next month. In Peter's free time he likes to paint and listen to podcasts.

Peter Schomus pulls a french fry pile out of the mini-oven. Kyle Temme is a line cook at Bo & Vine. He has worked at the restaurant for a month now. Kyle likes to work at Bo & Vine because of the great staff and good music.

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Noah VanTil serves a long line of coffee lovers on Friday afternoon, April 23, 2021. VanTil has worked at Dutch Brother's Coffee since starting school at OSU fall of 2020. He loves the social nature of his job, all the people he gets to meet, and his funloving coworkers.

Kevin McLellan, owner of McLellan Temporaries, popped into his office on SW Washington Ave to sign paychecks on Thursday, April 22, 2021. McLellan grew up with older siblings and "had too many bosses" growing up. Now, he loves being his own boss. McLellan enjoys the freedom his job allows, as well as all the interesting people he meets on the job.

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Catie Smith has been an employee at CVS for 3 months now, and works 5 days a week. Catie responds back with when asked if she likes her job so far, "Yes, I do enjoy working at my job."

Carlos Barrera is a tattoo artist at Koi Dragon Tattoo. Carlos does about 5 - 7 tattoos a week. Carlos has been doing professional tattooing for 8 years, and has worked at 3 other locations before this one.

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Jonathan Brown, head grower at Cascade Valley Cannabis located in Corvallis, looks fondly upon his cannabis plants on Tuesday, April 20. Jonathan Brown has been working at Cascade Valley Cannabis for a year and three months. When he is not tending to cannabis, he enjoys playing his guitar and is in a local metal band called, Cathartes Aura.

Doug DiCarolis, owner of Happy Trails record shop in Corvallis, sifts through records to resell on Friday, April 23. Doug DiCarolis has owned Happy Trails records for 36 years and loves what he does. When he is not in the shop he says that he loves, "Sports and whiskey."

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Marryanne Wilson has worked at 7/11 for only a week and a half, but says she already loves the job. Marryanne normally works the swing afternoon shift but Friday April 23, she got added on the night shift as well. She said she was very happy with this as she is trying to save up to put herself through journalism school.

Young 23-year-old repair man Cale Herrera, finds and fixes the broken pipe in the walls on April 25.

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They Always Call Me Super-mom STORY AND PHOTO BY TABITHA WHITMORE

There is more to being a super-mom than one might think. Mornings are particularly daunting; I simply don’t want to wake up, but I know that a thousand things have to happen to get my f ive children ready for another tedious day of comprehensive distance learning (online schooling due to school closure). It’s now time to put on my superhero cape. As I try to make a perfect bow at my throat, my mind f lashes to the tasks at hand. Dishes, laundry, children’s clothes have to be set out, make sure pets are fed, and check to see if there are any upcoming doctor appointments. I have to wake up the children one at a time in twenty-minute intervals, so there is no strife between them. Each child starts school at a different time, and I have to make sure that each child is at their desk, ready to rock. If not, the school promptly sends me notif ications through email, calls, and text messages notif ying me that my child is late. The school takes a dim view of Parents when they are not meeting the school’s expectations. Parents predicted comprehensive distance learning would be simple; we found that we have to do all the work, but the schools dictate every move. Just as the children have settled for their f irst class of the day, one of those forty-three alarms goes off, alerting super-mom that it is time to switch the laundry. I hear one of the children’s teachers getting frustrated with her students. I have to stop what I am doing and evaluate the situation while also deescalating my daughter’s frustration with her teacher, classmates, and assignments. Sometimes there is so much chaos that it makes my head feel congested. There is more to being a single parent during pandemic quarantine than one might think. I am repeatedly getting pulled in every direction, like tree branches from an old tree in rough winds. I have forty-three alarms set between 3:00 am to 10:00 pm assigned to individual daily tasks. I walk around my house, no longer just like a mom. I am walking around the house as a hall monitor, teacher, house cleaner, chauffeur, counselor, and mom. One of my super-mom powers is not only knowing which hat I need to be wearing at the precise moment but also being able to switch hats with only seconds to spare. I am the super glue that holds my family together. Grocery shopping is a horror show with the children now that Covid-19 is around. Masks on, stay 6 feet apart, hands in the pockets, and don’t touch anything. A ll the human beings around us look like they

are out of the movie E.T. with their latex gloves and transparent face shields. The store feels more like the set of a sci-f i movie than your friendly neighborhood Safeway. The mask protocol is just the beginning of what it truly entails to go into the store with the children. The checklist of “to-do’s” and “can’t do’s” is astronomical, and the mental damage that it could bring to the child is too signif icant. After a few stressful shopping trips, I decided to do the next best thing: I shifted to a grocery delivery service because I do not want to subject the children to the amount of stress that comes with going to the store these days. How I know this is that I took four of my children to the store when the pandemic was a bigger deal, and here are some observations : My youngest daughter is afraid to touch anything. My sons make sure their hands do not leave their pockets. My oldest daughter carries hand sanitizer with her and makes sure that everyone uses it regardless if they touch anything or not, and we always line up one by one once we get home to scrub our hands. The fear of Covid-19 hung so heavily in the air that I could taste it through the layers my mask provided between Covid-19 and me. That fear turned into pure anxiety that ate away at my children and me every time I mentioned going to the store. As the weeks of government lockdown turned into months, I decided that I would enroll in college. I started my f irst term of school this spring thinking, “Heck, if my children are doing comprehensive distance learning, I might as well get a college degree.” Balancing the two realms of college life and family life is more complicated than I thought it would be. It is not impossible, but I

f ind myself having to walk away from an assignment I am in the middle of working on multiple times out of the day to ensure my supermom duties do not blow away in the wind. I f ind myself typing a critical essay while having a conversation with my oldest daughter about random thoughts running through her mind at that second. I take the clue; I shut down my computer and set it aside to enjoy a family movie. Once they are sleeping, I cautiously sneak throughout the house to get the house picked up. Afterward, I start in on my work, yet once again, I look at the clock and realize it is midnight. I put away my superhero cape and then head to sleep, for the next day will arrive shortly. Now that the CDC guidelines have changed, the schools can offer children full day of schooling four days out of the week. The parents now have to choose if their child stays in distance learning or back to in-class hybrid. We, as a family, have decided to give the district’s hybrid model a chance. Social interaction is imperative for developing minds. A lthough I ask my children what they want to do when making decisions about life events, I still have the f inal say. Boy, let me tell you, that may sound like an easy task, but it is not. If I choose the wrong choice, a massive ripple in the timeline continuum. To make such a shift in the children’s “normal routine” so abruptly means I only have two weeks to come up with a completely different schedule and routine. It is okay, though, and I got this; I’ll just use a bit of my superpower. As one can see, being a parent in this pandemic world is not an easy task and brings many diff iculties upon us. Being a single parent is often vastly more complex than it would be if it were a two-parent household. I have to make sure that the world

stays revolving single handedly for my children. The weight on my shoulders is colossal; the backlash is profound. Single parents have to be hyper-vigilant about making sure schedules and routines are precise , or the day will erupt like Mount St.Helens. If we are even a smudge out of line, there could be millions of repercussions ahead of us. W hen there is a two-parent household, each parent can take an equal weight of responsibility, and repercussions can be divided into equal portions, assuming double-parent families are working jointly. It’s getting late now; as I take off my superhero cape to iron it before hanging it up again after another demanding day, I start to recap what is at the forefront of my mind. The Covid- 19 pandemic is rough, and the quarantine part is taking a toll on everyone in the world. Morning routines are detrimental when doing comprehensive distance learning, the feeling that comprehensive distance learning is a failed endeavor for some. Grocery shopping feels like the plague, and single parents can have it exceedingly harder than a two-parent family. W hile I am settling into bed I lay here content, knowing that I am the best super-mom for my children that I can be throughout this disarray Covid-19 created. I am sheltering my children from all the anguish that is occurring. I am glad I can be my children’s supermom on this rollercoaster ride called, “ Covid-19” and, while the pandemic has been a genuinely unbelievable storm. If you look hard enough, even in the worst storms weathered, there is always a rainbow. The quality time that the nationwide shutdowns have given my children and me to spend together has been a blessing in the disguise of a storm, a beautiful rainbow that I would not trade for the world.

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Freshman, Hailey O’Brien shuffles with her opponent, ready to block a drive towards the basket. O’Brien showed skill in boxing her opponents out and defensively was a huge support to her team. Unfortunately, the lady Roadrunners lost 70-67.

LBCC Basketball Teams Go Head-to-head Against Umpqua on Home Court

Freshman, Tyson Parker looks for open teammates to pass the ball to. Parker has great ball control and moved the ball around effectively for his teammates. He was also an aggressive player, matching the aggression from and putting pressure on his opponents. STORY AND PHOTOS: ARIANNA STAHLBAUM

Freshman, Grace Gaither looks towards the basket to score some points for her team. Gaither performed well with her ball control up and down the court. During the game against Umpqua, she successfully made several baskets, including a few 3-pointers.

Freshman, George Sadi drives past his defender to make a basket. Sadi played well and aggressively against his opponents, especially with freshman, Jared Bagley from Umpqua. Freshman, Brooklynn Hankwitz attempts a basket while her opponents try to block her. Hankwitz recovered many rebounds and turned the ball over to Runner possession on several occasions. Freshman, Ayden Foster shoots the ball for a basket. Foster made an assist in the second half to teammate Jace Mills who made a basket, bringing the team to 54 points against Umpqua. Though they ultimately lost 69-55.

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Sophomore, Mattie Myers moves the ball around the court, allowing her teammates to give her an opening. Myers was effective in keeping the ball moving and making smart passes to her teammates.

Freshman, Colton Lauby makes a basket with ease. Lauby had many successful rebounds and got an unexpected turnover before running the ball down the court and making a basket.

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Sophomore, Allison Killion attempts to keep the ball away from the opponent and calculates her next move towards the basket. Killion was an effective opponent against Umpqua as she blocked well, drove the ball for a basket, and caught a few rebounds.

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Sports Roundup Linn-Benton Men’s Basketball

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Linn-Benton blanked visiting Mt. Hood 3-0 in NWAC South Region volleyball action Friday night. Set scores were 25-21, 25-19 and 25-14. The Roadrunners improve to 6-2, while Mt. Hood drops to 1-6. Shaylyn Gray and Emily Curtis had 10 kills and seven kills, respectively to lead the Roadrunners' offensive attack. Sydnie Johnson managed the offense with 28 assists. Defensively Gray and Jade Hayes each had 12 digs for LinnBenton. Hayes also added four aces on the night. Linn-Benton defeated the Saints 3-1 on Wednesday night in Gresham. The Roadrunners have now won six matches in a row. The Roadrunners next host Rogue on Wednesday.

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Mt. Hood took advantage of a cold-shooting Linn-Benton squad in the second half en route to a 60-52 win in NWAC South Region men's basketball action Saturday afternoon. The Saints (1-1) forced 13 Roadrunner turnovers and edged them on the boards as well 38-36. Mt. Hood also outscored Linn-Benton 34-20 in the second half. The Roadrunners shot just 28% in the second half. Linn-Benton won a 77-75 thriller in overtime on Wednesday against the Saints. Freshman Jace Mills led the Roadrunners with 13 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field. Fred Harding IV and George Sadi each added 11 points for LinnBenton (1-3). Sadi also collected a team-high 11 rebounds. The Roadrunners travel to Chemeketa Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.

Linn-Benton Baseball Linn-Benton split a doubleheader with Mt. Hood April 18 in NWAC South Region baseball action, topping the Saints 5-4 in game one before dropping the nightcap 139. The Roadrunners (12-4) got a boost from freshman Durham Sundberg in game one. Sundberg's solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning put the Roadrunners up 2-1. But the Saints (9-4) scored two runs in the seventh and another in the eight inning to take a 4-2 lead. Linn-Benton scored three runs of its own in the bottom of the eighth for the final margin. Ruben Cedillo singled home Jake Hoskins to start the comeback. Michael Soper's bases loaded walk brought home Cedillo and Ian McIntyre scored on an error. Taylor Ott pitched six and one-third innings to earn the win, striking out eight batters. In game two, the Saints scored two runs in the fourth inning to open up a 7-2 lead. Both teams struggled on the mound and in the field recording three errors apiece. The Saints opened up a 13-5 lead in the seventh inning before the Roadrunners added four more runs to post the final margin. Kenji Lamdin took the loss for LinnBenton. The Roadrunners travel to Chemeketa next Friday and will then host the Storm Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Dick McClain Field. SALEM, — Linn-Benton scored six runs in the fifth inning to set up a 16-9 win over

Chemeketa in NWAC South Region baseball action Friday. The Roadrunners (13-5) started the scoring run when Michael Soper doubled to score Trey Hageman. Wyatt Young singled to score Soper followed by Durham Sundberg's two-run home run. Hageman's sacrifice fly brought home Ruben Cedillo, giving the Roadrunners a 10-5 lead. Linn-Benton took a 16-5 lead into the bottom of the ninth before Chemeketa (8-6) scored four runs for the final margin. Soper, Young and Cedillo each had three hits for the Roadrunners while Sundberg posted five RBIs. In game one, Chemeketa collected nine hits en route to a 7-2 win.

Linn-Benton Hosts Chemeketa Friday at 1 p.m. Linn-Benton swept both games of Sunday's doubleheader against Chemeketa, winning game one 7-3 and a shortened game two 15-0, in NWAC South Region baseball action at Dick McClain Field. The Roadrunners (15-5) broke a scoreless game one in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jake Hoskins scored on a passed ball. Linn-Benton scored two more in the inning with Ruben Cedillo notching his fourth home run of the season and Ian McIntrye scored on Michael Soper's RBI single. The Storm (8-8) tied the game at 3-3 in the seventh inning, before the Roadrunners rallied for three more runs in the eighth inning for the final margin. William Fehrenbacher earned the win for the Roadrunners. In Game Two, the Roadrunners racked up 15 hits in just four at bats in a five-inning shortened game because of the 10-run rule. Linn-Benton jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, added eight runs in the third inning and tallied three more runs in the fourth inning. Hoskins, Soper, McIntyre, Durham Sundberg and Emiliano Alarcon each collected two hits apiece for the Roadrunners. Soper led the effort with three RBIs. Rhett Larson picked up the win for the Roadrunners. Linn-Benton hosts Clackamas on Friday for a doubleheader starting at 1:00 p.m.

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The Early Years: Rachel Heisler, Basketall/X-Country/Track

Heisler participated in cross country, track and basketball for two years at Linn-Benton. She was named the cross country team's Most Outstanding Runner during her time with the Roadrunners. Heisler also was a standout basketball player at LB. She helped the team to a two-year record of 42-16, including a 20-4 record in Conference play. A graduate of Lebanon High School, Heisler earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. She later served as head cross country coach at West Albany High School and helped at LBCC basketball games for several years. Heisler was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 1999.

Dave Opoien, Baseball Dave Opoien was an outfielder for LinnBenton and helped lead the Roadrunners to two NJCAA World Series in 1979 and 1980. Opoien earned 1st Team all-OCCAA, all-Region 18 honors in both of his seasons, and also earned NJCAA Honorable Mention all-America honors in 1980. He also was named LB's Most Valuable Player each of his two years in Albany. During the Roadrunners 1980 run at the NJCAA Championship Tournament, Opoien hit .556 and drove in four runs before LB bowed out in an elimination game against Cleveland St. (Tenn.) 22-14. Opoien, a Crescent Valley High School product, hit .363 and had 50 RBI's to lead the Roadrunners during his sophomore season. Opoien received a baseball scholarship to Portland State University where he played for two seasons. Opoien was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 1999.

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Jeff Dumont, Baseball Dumont was a standout second baseball for LinnBenton, and helped lead the Roadrunners to the NJCAA World Series in 1979 and 1980. LB also won the Region 18 title both years. Dumont earned allOCCAA honors both seasons. Dumont was a good contact hitter with a high onbase percentage. He also was considered an excellent fielder who turned many double plays. He went on to play baseball at Southern Utah State where he earned all-Conference honors as an infielder. Dumont has worked for many years at Nike. Dumont was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 2005

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After the success of “WandaVision” earlier this year, the next spinoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived with “Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Building upon the success of the title characters’ appearances in the “Captain America” films; this Disney Plus streaming series adds to the growing library of great content for the service and sets a new benchmark for future Marvel Studios television outings. Taking place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” the series follows both the “Falcon” Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and the “Winter Soldier,” James “Bucky” Barnes (Sebastian Stan) as they try to readjust to daily life. At the same time, Helmut Zemo (Daniel Bruhl) has escaped from prison and is in league with a group known as the “Flagsmashers.” John Walker (Wyatt Russell) also seeks to take up the mantle of Captain America for himself. Over the course of the six-

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entries in Phases 4 and 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe while simultaneously honoring what’s come before. Overall, “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is not just a great Disney Plus series in its own right; it’s an outing that soars to new heights for Marvel’s TV spinoffs and is highly recommended for streaming.

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After many years in development, the long-awaited reboot of the “Mortal Kombat” film series has finally seen release both theoretically and on HBO Max. Though the hit video game series previously was adapted into film in 1995 and 1997; this is the darker and unapologetically gory reboot fans have been waiting for. The film establishes its tone right away, with a brutal opening fight scene in 1617 Japan showcasing the rivalry of Bi-Han, better known as “Sub-Zero” (Joe Taslim) and Hanzo Hasashi, better known as “Scorpion” (Hiroyuki Sanada). In the present day, aspiring fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan, AMC’s “Into the Badlands”) has been summoned to take part in the tournament known as “Mortal Kombat.” Fighting for “Earthrealm” alongside Special Forces agents Jax Briggs (Mehcad Brooks) and Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), Cole trains with Liu Kang (Ludi Lin, “Saban’s Power Rangers”) and Kung Lao (Max Huang) under the guidance of Raiden (Tadanobu Asano). Together, they will defend against the fighters of “Outworld” led by Shang Tsung (Chin Han), including Mileena (Sissi Stringer); Kano (Josh Lawson) and Kabal (voice of Daniel Nelson). The result is 110 minutes of gleefully bloody martial arts action that’s rife with references to the video game series by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Though films adapted from

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video games have admittedly had a spotty track record, the 1995 film managed to be a flawed; but ultimately enjoyable martial arts tournament film with a fantasy flavor to it (many elements of the film were later integrated back into the video games). The 1997 sequel, “Mortal Kombat Annihilation” ended up as one of the most hilariously-awful movies ever made; scuttling plans for a third film for years to come. Now, director Simon McQuoid has delivered what’s easily the best live-action film in the series to date; showcasing his fandom of the games in every scene and building on the surprise successes of 2019’s “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” and last year’s “Sonic the Hedgehog.” On a $50 million budget, the film showcases many advances made in CGI since the 1995 film while also showing off the martial arts skills of the main cast. Many of the special “fatalities” from the series are depicted in a manner accurate to the games. One thing to note is that the film is definitely much easier to follow if you’re already a fan of the games. Though it is possible to understand the conflict and martial arts tournament setup on a basic level, many references are specifically meant for longtime fans. That said, this reboot is well worth the wait and provides a great foundation for potential followups. Whether you’re viewing it in theaters or on HBO Max, this latest “Mortal Kombat” is a reboot that will satisfy longtime fans of the game series; well worth recommending for a bloody good time.

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