The Commuter: Oct. 28, 2020

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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HALLOWEEN CONTEST

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Wellness Wednesday STORY BY

LISA HOOGESTEGER

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Disclaimer: Information presented here is not an official statement representing LBCC. It is the author’s not-entirely-scientific opinion and experience. Comments and constructive criticism always welcome. And yes, I’m sensitive to those with diabetes, gluten intolerance and addiction to soda.

This is just food for thought. haha Quick quiz about candy while we anxiously await Halloween.

Answers at the end of the article.

Information gathered from Google Trends.

Here’s the thing about candy. It is neither good nor bad.

It is just (mostly) sugar. Eating food is something we do every. single. day. I have a good friend who is a dietitian. She says “pay close attention 80% of the time”. I like that philosophy. Have fruits and vegetables, whole grains and limited fat/sugar. When you want

ice cream (or candy of your choice), maybe don’t super size it. Because I teach about wellness, I often get razzed about having a Milky Way in my lunch. (bite size of course). I do try and balance that with other stuff and add in exercise.

Regular size Milky Way = 310 calories. Brisk walking = approximately 10 calories burned per minute. Therefore, 31 minutes of walking works off one Milky Way. And then brush your teeth.

• 3 Musketeers. 260 calories.

40 grams sugar, 8 grams fat. It’s whipped!

• Milky Way. 310 calories. 31 grams sugar, 9 grams fat. Outta this world.

• Licorice. 120 calories. 16 grams sugar. 1.5 grams fat. Gluten free!

• Reese’s peanut butter cups (2).

340 calories. 32 grams sugar. 8 grams protein!

“Desserts” spelled backwards = “Stressed”. Just saying.

What is each of the following state's favorite candy?

A. Oregon?

B. Washington?

C. Idaho?

D. Massachusetts?

E. Arkansas?

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DID YOU KNOW?

2.8 billion pounds of chocolate are consumed in America each year, which is over 11 pounds per person.

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Sugar Daddies were originally called Papa Suckers.

Germans consume twice as much candy as Americans.

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Wearing masks and at the same time playing outdoors lowers the risk of contracting COVID-19. LBCC’s baseball team strives to be safe yet still be able to connect as a community and practice.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY HIKARI KAWAI

As sports are finally getting back to practicing, lets see how the baseball team has been doing so far this season. The head coach for the baseball team, Andy Peterson, said, “It has been unbelievable getting back to practicing!”

He continues, “It was a long quarantine for me this summer, most of us were sitting at home by ourselves, working out by ourselves, so it really doesn't get any better than this.”

“The first two weeks of practice were the small pods and getting back to conditioning and strengthening their legs from their COVID-19 bodies. I think mentally for everyone, getting up in the morning for weight lifting, just having school in some kind of routine, and even them simply getting to hang out in groups outside I think is good for all of us.”

How has it been getting back to practicing and finally getting back to it? What are some things that you found to be positive throughout this time?

Second year player Emiliano Alarcon said, “I’m just glad to be back with the team. Seeing all the new guys and then all the guys who came back from last year. It was something I missed when our last season got cut short.”

“There wasn't a lot of baseball the whole spring and summer. So just being able to be at least out here, even though it's a little different, we’re back

Games are not on the horizon just yet for LBCC’s baseball team, but they’re just happy to be able to practice together.

on the same field and same game. It's fun right now. I'm excited for this season even without knowing when we can compete again. We’re just working hard everyday until we’re allowed to play, whenever that may be. We’re not worried too much about that, just going one day at a time.”

Freshman player Jacob Morrow, said, “Starting up again with baseball has been awesome! It's super nice to be able to get out here. Our coaches have been doing a good job keeping us organized, and it's awesome to be out on the diamond again.”

“It definitely is different starting my first season as a freshman, you have

to embrace it really. You have to learn everything you get from it. Once in a lifetime experience, especially with COVID happening, embrace it, and learn from it. The coaches have been just great, working their butts off to have us out here.”

Do you think starting this season going through COVID, has brought your team together?

“I mean we’re all in the same struggle bus. We definitely bonded together, right now again, with COVID are just hanging out with ourselves as a team. It's just us," Morrow said.

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After having to be in isolation for the summer, this team couldn’t be more excited to be able to see their teammates again.

Though COVID-19 has put a screeching halt to sports, this team is excited and extremely grateful to even be able to be in the same space together and get back into the game that they love playing. Even though no one knows when they are going to be able to get back in front of an audience and play baseball with another team, simply practicing has been really valuable for everyone, not just for the game but for the whole team having a sense of being able to do something together.

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Jonathon Landers is fishing on this cloudy Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2020. A fellow student of Linn Benton Community College, he is using his weekend off of school to enjoy nature and do some fishing.

The duck pond seems like a good place to start the week.

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Jessica Reynolds opens her bar at the Outpost at 3:00 p.m. on October 14, 2020. Masks are required for her and patrons whenever they are away from the table, with reminders strategically placed.

Periodic sanitation of the bar and tables is the norm. Seating at the bar has been removed and stored away, along with half the tables.

"I loved my job before COVID-19. I hate that I cannot smile at my customers anymore. They no longer are able to sit around my bar where I think they belong. COVID-19 forces me to isolate from my friends, family and neighbors."

A beautiful autumn day October 17. Willamette Valley Music Company is near the junction of State and High Street in Salem, Ore, and opens Saturday's from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (weekdays 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.)

Established in November 2011, Willamette Valley Music Company specializes in repair, selling instruments, and supplying orchestra sets for bands and amateurs alike. All employees have a plethora of information to share, as well as first hand knowledge and experience for the modern day musician.

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Bald Hill is notorious for its hordes of newts that get caught in the crosshairs of bikers and hikers, especially in the wetter fall and winter months. October 15, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Judy Sease, 57, and her poodle, Petey, 9, enjoy a stroll on one of the grassy paths of Bald Hill Natural Area in Corvallis, Oregon on an unusually warm fall day on October 15. When asked why she liked coming to this particular park, she responded: "It's just so peaceful anytime of year. Even if there's a lot of people mostly everyone sticks to themselves but are still friendly."

Rosalyn Zundel (29) greases clarinet corks as part of her daily routine on October 17. As you can imagine, many of the instruments take tremendous upkeep to ensure the highest quality and customer satisfaction when trying and purchasing new instruments. With the COVID-19 pandemic the company is taking extra precautions, newly installing what is called a UV sanitation room for their repair shop. You are able to still try out the instruments in a private room six feet away from the employee verbally assisting, they are properly sanitized after use.

PHOTO: ABBY JOHNSON

Thursday, October 15, 2020, the birds are out and playing. This goose has many ducks following it around as it swims and walks around. This duck pond in Albany, Oregon is home to many ducks and geese.

On this shady October afternoon, there are not many people out.

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Bartenders at Favorite Mistake in Albany prepare for their busy Friday night. Micayla Knox, 26 years old, makes an AMF.

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Salem local Rosalyn Zundel (29) takes a breather outside her place of employment, Willamette Valley Music Company on October 11; deciding to keep her mask on even outdoors. She has been clocking in and out for two years and loves every minute of working in the music industry. Her favorite musical genres include classical and instrumental music, though she does enjoy bopping to pop hits on the radio. "It's hard for me to passively listen to music because I was brought up around music, and studied it in depth at Western Oregon University. Actively listening and dissecting a song is all I know how to do." Zundel also plays the French horn (pictured below).She has been playing since she was a young girl. One of her greatest inspirations for picking the French horn comes from a composer by the name of John Williams. "If I could describe the French horn in one word, it would be brave," Zundel exclaims.

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Ed and John Meldren, both pictured on the left have been protesting outside the Benton County Courthouse for the past 19 years, they say their goal is to "bring awareness to the endless wars the United States are in."

PHOTO: MARCUS ANDREWS

Lindsay Trowbridge, 27, looks up in awe at the massive expanse of trees in the Bald Hill Natural Area just outside Corvallis, Oregon that go as high as 50 feet in some places, and come in dozens of different varieties. "I get lost out here. In a good way. Bald Hill is great for anyone who just wants to get out of the house and get their fill of nature without going too far," stated Trowbridge in response to being asked what she liked about the area. October 15.

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Protect Your Soul Sonic the ... Werehog?

REVIEW BY JOSHUA BLOEDEL You know what RPG a ton of people loved from the SNES era?

Earthbound. The game had great characters, story and a soundtrack to boot. Toby Fox, the creator of the famous Earthbound Halloween hack, decided to create an RPG where you didn’t need to kill everyone that crosses your path. When the game’s campaign was launched on Kickstarter with a $5000 goal, the game received about $51,000.

In about 32 months, Toby Fox, along with Temmie Chang as his art assistant, created Undertale.

Undertale was nominated for Best Story in the BAFTA Awards. In the NAVGTR Awards, it won Original Role Playing and was nominated for Original Light Mix Score and Game Design. Since it’s release, it has been loved by many thanks to its beloved characters and story while also hated due to the memes or the “toxic” fanbase. So, is the game sweet as butterscotch cinnamon pie? Or is the game as bad as Papyrus’ spaghetti? Find out in this review.

Long ago, two races ruled over Earth: Humans and Monsters. One day, war broke out between the two races. After a long battle, the humans were victorious. They sealed the monsters underground with a magic spell. Many years later, in the year 201X to be precise, a young girl (Boy? The gender is up for debate but I’m gonna stick with a girl) named Chara, falls into Mt. Ebott and enters the Underground,

'UNDERTALE'

DEVELOPER: Toby Fox PUBLISHER: Toby Fox

PLATFORM: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch ESRB RATING: E a world civilized with the monsters that were banished. In order to escape the Underground, Chara must reach the barrier on the other side of the region. As Chara, you will encounter many unique and charming characters like a motherly goat, a humerus skeleton, a fish warrior, etc. Unlike most RPG’s, while it is turn-based, there is skill in these battles. When a monster attacks, you will move

your soul, which takes the form of a heart, and dodge obstacles. If you get hit by the obstacles, you will lose damage. Another thing the battle system has that most RPG’s don’t is an ACT and MERCY option. With ACT you can interact with the enemy you are facing. Like complimenting, hugging, or insulting them. The MERCY option allows you to either spare or flee. If you manage to make your opponent

not want to fight you anymore, you will be able to spare it. There are three routes you may take on your adventure. The pacifist route, where you don’t kill anyone.

The neutral route, where you kill some but not everyone. Finally, the genocide route, where you grind till you can’t fight any more monsters.

As stories go, this game has one of my favorites. With a great cast of characters, story, and humor, it will get you to laugh or cry (the latter especially on the genocide route). The game also has a bit of mystery around it. Especially with a certain character named Gaster . I give the story an A+.

The gameplay, while short, is very fun. The genocide route is pretty tedious to a point where you have to grind in every area. I give the gameplay an A-. The soundtrack is beautiful. It has songs like “Hopes and Dreams,” “Undertale,” and “Heartache.” My favorite song in the game is “It’s Raining Somewhere Else.” As previously mentioned, it reuses a lot of its music, however. I am honestly not sure if that makes Toby Fox a composing genius or lazy.

I’m going with the latter. I give the soundtrack an A. To conclude, this game is pretty good. It has great characters, jokes, and music. There are a few issues with it, but it is still one of my favorite games. I give the game an 8.8/10.

Piece of advice though, if you do want to check out the fanbase, I recommend taking a look at Handplates, Camila Cuevas’ Glitchtale, and Nick Nitro.

REVIEW BY JOSHUA BLOEDEL

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) left a huge scar in the blue blur’s reputation. In order to get the franchise back on track, they decided to make a third installment to the beloved Sonic Adventure games. As they came up with more ideas for the game, however, they decided to separate it from the Adventure titles. One of the ideas that differentiated from the Dreamcast games was the concept of the werehog which was made to attract new players to the franchise. While Sonic Team worked on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, Dimps, the company behind the Sonic Advance and Rush games, helped port the game on the Wii and PS2.

Gameloft worked on the mobile port of the game.

On November 18, 2008, Sega released Sonic Unleashed. While the game did indeed sell well (4.5 million copies to be exact), the reception of the game was…..mixed. While most of the critics enjoyed the daytime levels, a lot of the criticism of the game belonged to the night sections with the werehog. The game has been quite forgotten until recently where people are starting to love Unleashed (and hate Colors but that is another time).

But what do I think about the game? Do I think it’s as delicious as a chocolate chipped cream sundae supreme? Or do I think Sonic Unleashed drained all of Sonic’s glory like a Chaos Emerald?

Note: I will be reviewing the Xbox 360 version of the game. Your experience may differ depending on the version.

Sonic is doing his usual job of foiling Eggman’s plan in space until he is trapped as Super Sonic by the good doctor and the power of the Chaos Emeralds are drained and Sonic transforms into a werehog (think werewolf but for a hedgehog). Using the drained power of the emeralds, Eggman fires a huge laser on earth which summons Dark

Gaia, a destructive beast who wakes up every few hundred thousand years and shatters the earth into seven pieces. As Sonic falls down to earth in his werehog form, he finds Chip, a tiny flying creature who has suffered amnesia. They find out that Sonic returns to his normal form in the daytime and is in his werehog form at night. In order to restore the chaos emeralds’ power and fix the shattered earth, they must return the emeralds to the Gaia Temples. So their journey begins as they restore the planet and figure out Chip’s past.

As you play through the game, you will encounter only two of Sonic’s friends being Tails and Amy but you will also meet many fun and interesting humans. I really liked talking to them and helping them out. It’s quite unfortunate that Unleashed was the last Sonic game to use humans at the time of this review because I would love to see these humans again. Chip is interesting. Some people like him and some people don’t. I fall into the former. Chip was a very funny character to watch and I liked his friendship with Sonic. Eggman doesn’t do much besides his introduction at the very beginning of the game. He has this robot named Orbot who seems to do nothing but make Eggman look incompetent which I’m not a fan of. I give the story an A-.

The gameplay I have mixed feelings with.

So, the game is split into two where you play standard speed levels in the daylight as Sonic’s hedgehog while you play slower-paced action levels as the werehog. In the daylight, you will blast through levels at top speed and reach the goal. Quick reactions are key in this game in order to reach higher paths in the level which are more rewarding with medals (more on those later). Occasionally, you will need to push the button the game tells you to push within a small time limit.

I really liked this and wish they kept this in more Sonic games (technically Forces did this but there are no consequences to getting it wrong). Overall, I really enjoyed playing

'SONIC UNLEASHED'

DEVELOPER: Sonic Team, Dimps PUBLISHER: Sega PLATFORM: PS2, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and Mobile.

ESRB RATING: E 10+ the day stages.

As the werehog at night, you will destroy tons of enemies using mainly your arms which can stretch from a far distance or throw enemies at each other. As previously mentioned, the nighttime sections are slowerpaced because you usually have to stay in one location and have to progress by defeating all the enemies. There will be a few parkour parts where you have to swing or balance on pipes. The parkour sections are fine. I hate the balancing sections because it can be very frustrating. I prefer to not even try and just go the way I want to go while Sonic is hanging.

I enjoyed the combat as the werehog. My main problem with the nighttime sections is how long each level is. I’m fine with the levels but because of the length (usually half an hour), I will sometimes dread playing the levels.

As you play through these levels, you may collect sun/moon medals. These are required to access more levels in the game.

I really disliked the concept of these medals.

Collectibles shouldn’t be a necessity if you want to beat the game.

You can help citizens by ridding some monsters. Usually, these are pretty short so I enjoy them. There are also these chili-dog stands where you do certain levels like time, survival, battle, or ring trials depending on if it’s day or night. I didn’t really do these missions. I only did the one night mission

but once I died, I had to start over so I decided not to do those again. If you succeed with those missions, you will be awarded a breezy dog that gives you EXP. You can use EXP to increase your stats like Combat, Strength, Speed, etc. You will also gain EXP as you play through the day and night levels.

Overall, the gameplay is fine. The nighttime sections are a little too long for my liking and I don’t like how the medals slow me down. The daylight stages were enjoyable though. I give it an A-.

The soundtrack is where this game really shines. The composer of Sonic Unleashed, Tomoya Ohtani, also worked on Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) which had a great soundtrack. It has some good vocal tracks like Endless Possibilities by Bowling for Soup (they also performed the intro to Phineas and Ferb which was a fact that blew my mind when I first heard it) and Dear My Friend

by Brent Cash. There is also that sweet jazzy Werehog Battle Theme. Rooftop Run and Windmill Isle are also great level tracks that I enjoy. I give the soundtrack an A+.

To conclude, this is a pretty good game.

I had a ton of fun playing it. My biggest problem with the game is, like many others, the nighttime segments. While they can be fun, they are stretched way too long. But I am glad it is starting to get the love it deserves. I give the game an 8.5/10.

Retro Review: “Night Trap” REVIEW BY

STEVEN PRYOR

@STEVENPRR2PRYOR

In the early 1990s, two video games became key factors behind the formation of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board and its content rating system: the fighting game “Mortal Kombat” and the Sega CD title “Night Trap.” Just under 30 years later, while “Mortal Kombat” is still wellregarded and helped kick off a successful franchise; “Night Trap” has become a campy artifact of video game history that doesn’t offer much else but a footnote in the changing nature of video game violence.

The basic premise of the game is as follows: a group of young campers at a lake house (including the late Dana Plato of “Diff’rent Strokes” fame) are being stalked by a group of blood-drilling vampires known as “Augers.” It then falls to the player to use the surveillance cameras of the lake house to find them and set off a series of traps before they overwhelm the house and its guests. The game is also a notable entry in the subgenre of “Full-motion video” (FMV) games, which features live actors in lieu of in-game graphics. Though the game

was initially released in 1992, the bulk of the footage was filmed in 1987; which presents an interesting look at transitioning decades as a side effect of the time Digital Pictures developed the game (this release even has the same “Over 1 ½ Hours of real video” selling point as the original Sega CD game).

Though the FMV style pales in comparison to the realism and content presented by the in-game tech of today’s consoles; there is at least some camp appeal in the presentation. Seeing the credit of established cinematographer Don Burgess (who would go on to do camera work for numerous highly-acclaimed films) in the intro is highly amusing when your commanding officer is from a special ops team with the unfortunate acronym “SCAT.”

At one time, “full-motion video” was being hyped as the future of merging movies and video games. While the idea of controlling multiple choices in a narrative would later be refined by developers such as Bioware, this game often feels as interactive as channel surfing through cheesy B-movies. There is much trial-and-error in this kind of gameplay; but once you have the pattern down, it is somewhat amusing

'NIGHT TRAP'

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

PUBLISHER: Night Trap

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by Sega) DEVELOPER: Digital Pictures PLATFORM: Nintendo Switch eShop (Also Available on PC and Playstation Network to see the “Augers” get caught in traps that wouldn’t be out of place in “Home Alone” or “Scooby-Doo.”

While much has changed about video game violence since 1992, “Night Trap” does serve as a quaint; but at times enjoyable and often unintentionallyhilarious reminder of how far things have come in the last 28 years. Though it’s no longer as controversial as it once was, it’s at least worth trying as a history lesson on the ESRB; and the novelty of seeing Dana Plato singing karaoke with a tennis racket. (Note:

A. Oregon: Reese’s Pieces (really?)

B. Washington: KitKat C. Idaho: Milk Duds D. Massachusetts: Jr. Mints E. Arkansas: Skittles

Store, Originally Released on Sega CD) RATING: T MY RATING: 

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No, that isn’t a joke: that actually happens in the game.)

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8 A Very Fang-Tastic Halloween Contest OCTOBER 28, 2020

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Hosted by the Student Leadership Council and Co-Hosted by The Commuter, Now Through Sunday, November 1 to the sudden unprecedented covid-19.

The student leadership team had to improvise to still make this event fun, even if that entails the event being hosted Each year the Student Leadership Council online instead of in person. hosts a large party, usually in the

For the week of October 26th UNCIL COhosted ERSHIP U DENT LEAD CommonsS TCafeteria for LBCC students through November 1st, any LBCC and the community. Each year the event student may submit their contest entries. hosted on campus is filled with candy, There will be one contest introduced contests, pumpkin carving and games. each day of the week, however, you may However, this year has been different due enter them on any day of the week. All

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submissions may be sent via instagram post/message tag @LbCommuter or via post/message on LB Live. #Fang

Contest one will be our biggest contest yet! Simple, dress up in your favorite costume and post a photo with the hashtag #Fang and @ to the Commuters instagram, SLC instagram or via LB Live. Contest two invites you to post your favorite photo representing fall time.

Our third contest will be a jar of candy

and you must get the correct number of candies in the jar to win! Next, we have the chance for you all to create the best spooky hashtag for Halloween 2020! Feel free to be creative. Lastly, we said what we said‌ May the best pumpkin carving win! Post your best pumpkin carvings of this year and compete with your fellow peers of LBCC.

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OUR BIG FANG-TASTIC HALLOWEEN CONTEST

CLUB SPOTLIGHT DANCE CLUB

Let's Dance Dance--including modern, jazz, hip hop and ballet--is offered through LBCC's Health and Human Performance Department and supported by the Fine and Performing Arts Department. These departments, in conjunction with the LBCC Dance Club, serve both the community at large and LBCC students, providing the opportunity for lifelong learning experiences by participating in credit classes, free workshops and performance opportunities.

Dance classes and Dance Club create opportunities for students to have their first dance experience, as well as offering advanced opportunities for those who have had prior dance experience.

Community members are invited to perform in our productions - free of charge. The dance club is open to all who would like to join.

OCTOBER 26TH- NOVEMBER 2ND. Via LB Live and on instagram @slc.connect or @lbcommuter

đ&#x;Žƒ CONTEST 1: Halloween Costume contest. Submit your costumes!

GRAND PRIZE: $50.00 GIFT CARD đ&#x;Žƒ CONTEST 2: A photo that represents why you like fall

PRIZE: $20.00 GIFT CARD đ&#x;Žƒ CONTEST 3: Guess the number of candy in the jar

PRIZE: $20.00 GIFT CARD đ&#x;Žƒ CONTEST 4: Create the best spooky hashtag for Halloween 2020 PRIZE: $20.00 GIFT CARD đ&#x;Žƒ CONTEST 5: May the best pumpkin carving win

PRIZE: $20.00 GIFT CARD SUBMISSIONS: All submissions must go through Instagram, direct message or tag, at

@lbcommuter, @slc.connect, or LBLive under #Fang by November 1st at Midnight

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO:

• Boost Resume and Improve Job Prospects

• Develop Skills • Make Connections

• Lead More Balanced Lives • Earn LBCC tuition (Must meet specific volunteer goal requirement)

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LBCC Civil Discourse

Writing Contest

TOPIC STATEMENT/WHAT: "Create a poem, song, essay, or short story using the Braver Angels message as inspiration. The 'With Malice Towards None' initiative has been put forth by Braver Angels to heal the US in the aftermath of the 2020 election and is based on the commitment to not hold hate, disdain, or ridicule for those who voted differently and to look for opportunities to work with people on the other side of the aisle."

WHERE: Turn in work to Civil Discourse Program email: civildiscourse@linnbenton.edu WHY: Submissions selected by LBCC Civil Discourse Program will be featured in The Commuter and on a gallery web page with other submissions from fellow authors and artists.

HOW: Send finished documents to civildiscourse@linnbenton.edu before Friday, November 6th, 2020 at midnight.