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MHCC District board poised to extend contract of interim president for additional year

by John Tkebuchava The Advocate

The district board seemed intent on extending interim president Michael Hay’s contract for another two years at Wednesday’s board meeting, an extension Hay himself said he would beto the board.

Brian Freeman was the speaker on the presidential recruitment report, and spoke of his and his fellow board members satisfaction with Hay’s performance thus far and said they would pursue an extension of Hays contract for an additional two years, whereas currently his contract was to run for only a year.

The board initially spoke about the possibility of extending Hay’s contract at the board retreat on Sept.

17, when Rob Monroe, a board member and state senator, suggested that they take up Hay’s offer to maintain the interim presidency for the next two years and the board subsequently discussed the pros and cons of keeping Hay as interim president for the extended period.

At the retreat, six of the seven board members agreed with prolonging Hay’s interim presidency, with only Bob Coen not supporting the move, saying he needs more information before making a de-

cision. Nonetheless, at the board meeting Wednesday, Coen seemed more supportive of the extension.

Board member Dave Shields at the retreat said that the college should delay a formal search for a year to maintain school stability.

School stability in general seemed to be one of the main reasons felt that keeping Hay as a temporary president would be in the best interest for the college.

“Having him remain for two years, with his consent, would be good for the college,” said Freeman on Wednesday.

“We are confident in the presidents ability to lead the college,” he said.

Freeman also said that the board feels comfortable enough having Hay as the president that they don’t feel pressured to look for an immediate replacement.

Freeman said that the chairman will sit down with Hay to consider the changes needed to extend the contract to two years.

With an extension, the board is given more time to establish a criteria that can be used to decide upon a permanent replacement said Freeman.

Hay himself has said recently in

an interview that he would be willing to accept a permanent position as president if he were elected.

During the board meeting, Hay presented goals which included enrollment growth and facilitating student degree completion and striving towards a balanced budget.

Several of the board members called the goals very ambitious, but were pleased by his progressive attitude.

Freeman added that at this time the school is in a transition stage, with three new board members and new president, and that it would not reflect poorly on Hay if he did not reach two or three of his goals.

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Photo: Interim collete president Michael Hay at the district board meeting on Wednesday

Death of retired staff member leads old MHCC collegues to reflect

by John Tkebuchava The Advocate

Photo contributed by Adams Photo Memorials

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Ozell Hazzle, a longtime MHCC student events coordinator, died Sept. 19 in Seattle, Wash. He was 64.

Although more than a decade has passed since Hazzle retired from MHCC, his passing struck a solemn chord with many MHCC staff members on campus who posted emails and messages in remembrance of his achievements at Mt. Hood and in respect for his commitment to students.

“Whether it was students, staff or administrators, anyone who crossed his path liked (Hazzle),” said David Sussman, the manager of College Center Service and Grant Sponsored Programs.

Sussman, whose office was across the hall from Hazzle’s and worked with him for more 20 years, recalls Hazzle as a larger than life figure.

“Ozzle was quite the character. Everybody knew him and he knew everybody else.”

Shannon Valdivia, the director of forensics who also worked with Hazzle as the co-curricular adviser, remembered Hazzle fondly.

“He was a caring, generous individual who always had a smile on his face. He also loved the students and

would do anything for them. He was a mentor, friend, and advisor to many,” Valdivia said.

Hazzle was born Sept. 22, 1946, in Aberdeen, Miss.

He began his career at MHCC in 1977 assuming the position of student events coordinator, a title he maintained for decades until his retirement in 2001, but not before establishing a long-lasting impression on the MHCC campus.

As well as being close friends with numerous faculty and staff, Hazzle was known to be passionate about his work with students and worked closely with the Student Activities Board and the Associated Student Government for more than 20 years.

“He worked with any and all students,” said Sussman. “He was all about the students. He was like a student himself. He was young at heart and he had an infectious laugh,” he said.

Such was his connection with students that Sussman said Hazzle would often dance at and serve as DJ for the school dances he coordinated.

“He used to love to work the sound,” said Sussman, adding that Hazzle owned his own DJ business.

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Editorial:

Contract extension for interim president good for college stability As many returning students know, the departure of former MHCC President John Sygielski led to the appointment of Michael Hay as interim president, with the intention of the district board to find a new president for the 2012-2013 academic year.

This appears to have changed, but strangely for the college, in a seemingly positive way.

At the board meeting Wednesday night, board member Brian Freeman announced the intention of the board to extend Hay’s interim period to two years. Anyone watching the contract negotiations last year can testify that the administration was not known for taking immediate action, and chose not to select a new president right away.

This recent action could be seen as continued inaction.

However, Hay seems to be doing a good job so far as the interim president and seems to be well supported at the college. In fact, many students do not know that Hay is only the interim president and not permanent college president.

During a board retreat at McMenamin’s Edgefield Sept. 17, board member Rod Monroe made the suggestion for Hay to remain interim president for the next two years. Dianne Noriega, also on the board, agreed with the suggestion and requested a discussion of the pros and cons as well, adding that keeping Hay as the interim president “will help orient new board members and provide a bit of stability for the institution in terms of leadership continuity.”

The interim period would be set to end in July 2013.

Freeman and fellow board member Ralph Yates took time Wednesday to express their support for Hay and congratulate him on the job he has done thus far. As it stands after the meeting and discussions at the retreat, board members Monroe, Freeman, Yates, Noriega,

Dave Shields and Maggie Nelson appear to support extending Hay’s appointment. Board member Bob Coen said he “doesn’t feel like he knows enough yet to make a decision on this.”

The board members in favor of extending the interim period cite the need for the board to create specific criteria for the presidency as well as the need to maintain “college stability.”

The Advocate believes this is a step in the right direction.

We believe this not necessarily because Hay is a profound president, but beMany students don’t cause with all the changes impacting the school (three know that Hay is only new board members, consethe interim president quences of contract negotiations, etc.), it is advisable for and not the full the board to take its time to college president. select a person who truly can fill the needs of the school rather than hastily make a decision before MHCC has both feet on the ground.

While not all of MHCC’s problems have been fixed (which is understandable for even the most skilled persons, faced with this a daunting task), the school has yet to collapse under Hay. He has had to deal with the aftermath of the hostile faculty contract talks and a continuing budget crisis, all with a calm and collected composure, and has created some school stability.

For anyone who experienced last year’s chaos and uncertainty, that calmness and stability is much appreciated.

The death of an Icon:

Jobs’ passing leaves an uncertain future for a technology empire

by Kylie Rogers The Advocate

When reading the sad news of Steve Jobs’ death two weeks ago, I was caught off-guard. I knew he had cancer but rich people don’t die before 70, right?

And then I got to thinking.

I was reading the news on my MacBook Pro, listening to iTunes and my iPod sitting across from me on my bed, all while I’ve been in the process of saving for the iPhone 4S. I have grown up using Apple computers all through school. It has gotten to the point where I have difficulty remembering how to use a Windows-based computer.

Jobs has had such an impact on the technology we all know and love. His ideas and innovations are something I think most people have taken for granted and have re-

ally pushed the technology market to develop quickly.

He officially died due to respiratory arrest at the age of 56, according to his death certificate, after suffering from pancreatic cancer since 2004. He was buried Oct. 7.

To lose someone who was able to be so successful without completing college is a big deal. His humble beginnings made him relatable to people with big dreams and a small budget.

As he said in his 2005 Stanford commencement speech, “I returned coke bottles for the 5-cent deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the seven miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple.”

His life story has a positive message. From being adopted, dropping out of college, and getting fired from Apple by the time he was 30, then creating other companies, having a family, and finally taking back the CEO position for Apple and becoming such a successful figure.

His perfectionist work ethic and private family life gave Jobs a certain public mystique and his classic black turtleneck made him an easily recognizable and iconic

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All I can wonder is: In what direction will the company go now? CEO Tim Cook, who has been in that position since Jobs stepped out for health issues, is running Apple but I haven’t heard too much about the guy.

No one has told me he is the next technological visionary.

It sounds like Apple has the next several product launches under control but it should be really interesting to see how the company manages itself without Jobs.

Maybe his death really is a good thing. Giving the employees a chance to speak up that they might not have had the opportunity to do before hand.

“Death is very likely the single best invention of Life.

It is life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new,” Jobs said in his commencement speech.

Although the world has lost one of the greatest technological visionaries it has seen, it does make way for something new and maybe another Steve Jobs is slaving away in his parents’ garage to create the “next big thing.”

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Forensics argue to 2nd place in Lewis and Clark event Students show talent in multiple events at season opener vs. four-year schools

by Jeff Hannig The Advocate

The MHCC Forensics team placed second in the community college sweepstakes division of The Northwest Forensics Conference First Designated Tournament on the Lewis and Clark campus Oct. 7-8.

As a young group, the MHCC forensics team is hungry and off to a great start, according to forensics director Shannon Valdivia.

In a new form of academic debate, British parliamentary, Ryan Rhoades and Brandon Bonner were semifinalists.

The duo is two for two in making it to elimination rounds. Rhoades and Bonner were quarterfinalists in Open BP at the Northwest University Fall Scrimmage two weeks ago in Kirkland, Wash.

Rhoades stood out in the individual events (IE) as well.

He placed first in junior persuasive, a memorized speech.

He placed sixth in junior extemporaneous, a seven-minute current events presentation that combines research and analysis. Ari Tracker competed in junior persuasive as well, finishing fourth.

Teammates Rob Sepich and Kevin Craig were both semi-finalists in junior impromptu five-minute speech on a quotation, “which shows the speaker’s knowledge base, analytical skills and ability to speak on their feet quickly while defending their interpretation of the quote,”

Valdivia said.

Danner Marshall competed in open programmed oral interpretation, an event that Valdivia describes as, “acting without the blocking and stage work. It’s a 10-minute presentation combining works of literature which is then performed,” in which Marshall finished sixth.

The team did well, placing in the top 10 overall against competition such as Texas Tech University, Whitman College and Portland State.

The team then travelled Tuesday to the Greater Portland Parliamentary League tournament at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Wash. Sepich won a silver medal in open IPDA and got fifth top speaker. Marshall took second top speaker in novice IPDA. Other forensics events included: special occasion speaking, after dinner speaking, radio speaking, rhetorical criticism, retold/storytelling, dramatic and humorous interpretation, original comedy, serious interpretation, poetry interpretation and dual improvisation.

Also of note at the competition was the appearance of MHCC alumnus Dalton Hellman, who competed for Boise State. Hellman took second in open impromptu and open informative as well as fourth in open extemporaneous and open persuasion and was a quarter-finalist in open BP debate.

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Daryle Broadsword, who also worked closely with Hazzle for nearly 20 years, spoke of his kindness and deep devotion to students.

“Ozell was probably the most student-orientated person I’ve ever met,” said Broadsword.

Aside from being the events coordinator, Hazzle was an active participant in numerous other groups and organizations on campus, including serving as adviser to the bowling club.

His participation with the Cooperative Association of State for Scholarships, working with international students in particular, was one example of his activism.

“He was a great friend to international students.

He would provide them great support. He used to host their (the international students) going away

October 14, 2011 party at his own house,” said Sussman.

There was one particular instance that Sussman said exemplified Hazzle’s selfless actions for the sake of his students. Sussman had planned a weeklong trip to the San Francisco bay area for the international students when one of the van drivers was unable to make the trip. It looked like the trip would have to be cancelled —until Hazzle stepped in and stopped that from happening. “(Hazzle) volunteered to drive the van the whole week on his own time. He was all about students,” said Sussman.

Barney’s Pantry, a place where students in need can acquire food and toiletries for free, was a program started by Hazzle as well.

“He always tried to help with the relationships with students and staff. He had a magnificent and warm personality that made you at ease. He was just fabulous,” said Broadsword.

According to the funeral home, Ozzle died of natural causes. His funeral service was held Aberdeen, Miss., and he was buried in Burns Memorial Garden in Athens, Miss.

MHCC’s enrollment down 3 percent from last fall, up 14 percent from 2007

by Mike Mata The Advocate

Enrollment for fall 2011 is down 3.1 percent from fall 2010 but up 14.7 percent from five years ago, according to Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management David Minger.

At the start of the term, enrollment was actually up by several percent from fall 2010 said Minger in an email Tuesday, but by the second week it had dropped to its current level of 11,425 of unduplicated headcount students, down from 11,787 from the same time last year.

“As the quarter goes along, more registration will happen – from late starting classes, late adds, and groups of registration that come in later in ‘batches’ – big chunks of registration forms for a whole class at a time,” said Minger.

“The fact that those additional registrations will be coming in is what makes our final fall 2011 numbers a ways off yet,” he added.

Minger also said there is 14.7 percent growth within the college from five years ago in fall 2007, when there were 9,963 students.

While the increase over the last five years has been positive

in terms of tuition paid by students, the state reimbursement has not been necessarily increasing, said Minger. While MHCC enrollment is increasing, most colleges are also seeing increased enrollment, and MHCC still maintains a similar percentage as previous years with similar growth.

What helps calculate this state reimbursement is the Student Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment, or SFTE. This is defined by the state in the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) enrollment, which says that one FTE (or SFTE for MHCC) is equivalent to 510 hours of coursework for a twelve-week term or 467.5 hours for an 11-week term.

The SFTE then is used to determine the level or rate of state reimbursement, with 40 percent defined as first-year status and 30 percent each for second- and third-year status.

Minger said of the FTE system that “basically it means that enrollment increases (or decreases) have their effect spread out over a three-year period in a 40:30:30 ratio.

“We can grow a whole bunch but still get the same slice of the pie,” he added.

Only students enrolled in credit classes are counted in the SFTE algorithm.

The state is considering moving to a different system that would be based on completion rather than on enrollment.

“This is a challenge because a lot of our students are transfer students or will transfer with their degree,” said Minger of the proposed system.

MHCC is still the fourth largest community college, behind Portland, Lane in Eugene and Chemeketa in Salem.

“Some are up, some are down. We are all a little down, but we’re kind of all in the same boat,” said Minger.

“We think that this year, with the economy still in trouble, it will drive people into higher education and will drive up financial aid demands,” said Minger.

If the economy gets better, though, there will be a little drop in enrollment, but still up from the five-year period, he added.

The college has expanded its recruiting with student outreach teams like SOAR, which are groups of students who go out to programs and high schools to recruit.

There has also been an increased importance put on online recruitment and getting students who apply for admission but do not sign up for classes or financial aid to come into the college, said Minger.

Bookstore expands food choices, seating Management adds healthier snacks,more comfortable surroundings

by Broc Christensen The Advocate

The MHCC bookstore has expanded its inventory to aid students in food choices as well as offering a place to relax.

About 55 students and staff members were recently surveyed about the bookstore’s food choices. About 80 percent of those surveyed wanted healthier items to be made available, according to bookstore manager Julie Godat.

To meet these requests, the bookstore has added items such as yogurt, hummus, apple slices, Jack Links beef jerky, Lunchables, Naked Juice, oatmeal, protein bars and breakfast burritos to its still-growing food selection.

Godat said the additions have been a great success with students and staff and the bookstore is planning to offer more healthy items in the future.

A microwave and a toaster are available to students, with another microwave on the way.

Bookstore staff also wants students to know that all of the tables inside are available to anyone who wants to use them for studying, playing chess, meeting with instructors or just hanging out.

In addition to offering timesaving snacks, the bookstore also serves students by having a donation box set up for Barney’s Pantry at the coffee shop inside. Coffee shop employees are not allowed to accept tips, so students are urged to donate their change to Barney’s Pantry. Between Oct. 8, 2010, and June 28, 2011, the donation box raised $637.10.

Godat said helping students be prepared is the goal. Offering snacks, a place for students to hang out and a place to donate to Barney’s Pantry are all things the bookstore has implemented for students.

The bookstore is open Monday though Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., and Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Hardcore band hits with sophomore effort

by Broc Christenson The Advocate

Your weekly reason to stand up and hit the streets

Today 89.1 KMHD2 presents the Cameron Crowe film “Pearl Jam Twenty” on campus in VA22 at 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 National Boss Day

Oct. 18 Blue Man Group to perform its organized blend of music, comedy and multimedia at the Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay Street, Portland, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $30.25 and up, are available through the Portland Center for the Performing Arts box office or Ticketmaster.

Oct. 19 Associated Student Government and the American Red Cross are hosting the annual MHCC Blood Drive in the College Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appoint call the American Red Cross at 503-528-5603 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: MHCC.

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Hailing from Baltimore, Trapped Under Ice is a band with an unmistakable sound and hardcore running through their veins.

With label-mates like hardcore heavy hitters Terror, Madball, Wisdom in Chains and Death Threat, it is easy to see where Trapped Under Ice draws its inspiration. The band’s sophomore release, “Big Kiss Goodnight,” is quite the opposite of the title’s implication; it is a breath of fresh air in a world polluted by imposters.

For “Big Kiss Goodnight,” the band sought production help from New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert. Gilbert has producer credits for Terror’s “Keepers of the Faith,” A Day To Remember’s “Homesick” and “What Separates Me From You,” as well as H20’s “Nothing to Prove.”

Tackling topics like death, cords demo and later appear- ity Unfolds,” almost making it love, friendship, and hate, vo- ing on the memorable 2008 seem like one long track divided calist Justice Tripp is not rein- re-issue of the “Stay Cold” EP. by a perfectly executed break“Outcast” begins with Tripp’s down. The band seems to have venting the wheel with his lyrical content. His distinct vocal unique sing-style vocals that he done the impossible and made a style and delivery make it all is known for utilizing during nearly six-minute hardcore song very personal. His voice is full live performances, and it builds that never lulls or seems forced.

Trapped Under Ice has alof emotion and you know he on a dark progression ultimately means what he says in songs like culminating in a circle pit break ways had a very apparent punk“Still Cold,” where he proclaims, halfway through track, with rock influence, and this album is no different for them; “I’m all out of love, enormous bass lines nothing left to give.”

Trapped Under Ice: “Big Kiss Goodnight” and simple, fast drum“Born to Die,” the ming are the backbone album’s first track and for the band’s best refirst single, speaks volcord to date. The brilumes to the frustrated liant guitar-playing youth that makes up the majority of Trapped Un- gang-vocal chants of “outcast” demonstrated on “Big Kiss Goodder Ice’s fan base. Tripp uses throughout. This song is sure night” continues to show their this melody-laden track as a to be a favorite for show-goers. taste for melodic leads and heavy “Still Cold” can be considered breakdowns, while avoiding dull platform to express hope with lines like, “Been put to the test a sequel to Trapped Under Ice’s song structure and repetition.

With 2011 seeing releases once again, I won’t bitch and 2008 anthem “Stay Cold.” Tripp cry, lose any sleep at night, I’ll makes it clear that although it from notable acts such as Mother be just fine,” and “This time is has been three years since he was of Mercy, Foundation, The Carour time, one chance to love, telling us to “Stay Cold,” nothing rier, and even hardcore pioneers we gotta make it right, one day has changed. Screams of “I will Agnostic Front, Trapped Under we’ll die, big kiss goodnight.” die on my feet, and you better be- Ice has some heavy competiOther standout tracks in- lieve I will die cold and all alone” tion for hardcore album of the clude “Outcast,” “Still Cold” make this very apparent. The year. However, even with two and “Reality Unfolds,” which end of “Still Cold” transitions months to go before we close gets a facelift after appearing flawlessly into the beginning out this year, they have laid on the band’s 2007 Flatspot Re- of the album’s last track, “Real- claim to their spot on the throne.

Club Fair introduces new students to on-campus activities

Day 2 of MHCC Blood Drive in the College Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 21 Support the Center for the Arts Foundation by visiting Gristle’s Mortuary, a haunted house located at 1111 E Powell, Gresham. The haunted house is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information and tickets, visit www.gcfta. org.

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Students discuss the MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán) club with co-chairperson Janat Quiroz, center, in the Main Mall during the Club Fair Wednesday.

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Religion club seeks to break away from dogma

by Kylie Rogers The Advocate

The Campus Ambassadors for Christ, a non-denominational religious club on campus, tries to make their focus all about Jesus, according to group President Stephanie Stewart.

Through several events held each week, including bible study and a video series about Jesus, the group intends to bring students together to get to know Jesus and make new friends along the way.

Video series facilitator Scott Fuller said, “Non-believers have a bad taste in their mouth about organized religion.

Here you can get to know Jesus first and then make your own decision.”

Vice President Dan Stewart said, “It’s a really cool environment where you can come and hang out. It’s open to everybody.”

Students are welcome to attend bible study on Tuesdays, the “Case for Christ” video series on Wednesdays, prayer on Thursdays and a college group on Thursday nights. Posters are available on campus with times and locations.

The group numbers vary between five to 20 participants in each club event, according to Dan Stewart.

Campus Ambassadors for Christ has been an on-campus group for more than 10 years but previously served under a different name with national club attachment, said Stephanie Stewart.

Dan and Stephanie Stewart decided it would be a good idea to break away from the national club because they felt

that they weren’t getting enough use of the resources available to them.

“We had no real contact with anyone. We didn’t feel like we were being supported,” said Stephanie Stewart.

“There were a lot of good things about being attached, like the mentorship but our biggest guidance comes from Jesus,” said Dan Stewart.

The group works to get awareness of their club out by putting up posters and tables out in the Main Mall and handing out fliers to passersby.

“I get to talk to a lot of people and see how students feel. Most people are pretty open and friendly,” said Stephanie Stewart.

Dan Stewart enjoys walking around campus and “asking if people know Jesus. It establishes communication with other students,” he said.

“What we believe is when you have a relationship with Jesus Christ, you can work out issues with God on your own. We’re not here to judge, we have no right,” said Fuller.

The group’s president and vice president met through the club this past winter term and were married Sept. 3.

“I was waiting for God to bring his best and the same thing was happening in his (Dan’s) life,” said Stephanie about how they met. “I was out tabling and he came up asking about the bible study and started coming to group. We got to know each other.”

Dan proposed to Stephanie on the deck of the Portland Spirit in his Navy uniform back in June.

“I didn’t realize he was proposing. I was totally shocked,” said Stephanie.

The two got straight to work on club promoting when they came back from their honeymoon in the Bahamas and Florida.

Posters with information about the Campus Ambassadors for Christ are available around campus.

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is completed. Some will go straight into wilderness recreation management while others will go on to complete their bachelor’s degree MHCC is one of two hosts to the Wilder- at schools like Western Washington or Penn ness Leadership and Experiential Education State, according to Dohm.

(WLEE) program, and the only program at the “Bryan (Anaclerio, the instructor for the procollegiate level in the Northwest that is tied to gram) is trying to set it (bachelor program) up the Wilderness Education Association (WEA). at Chico State,” he added.

Students interested in the program would Some of the classes taken for the program inreceive a varied education in clude Wilderness Survival, outdoor and wilderness asRiver Kayaking, Backpackpects and scenarios. According and Camp Manageing to their curriculum page ment, Alpine Rescue and on the MHCC website, comAvalanche Training. pletion of the program reStudents spend 32 days sults in certification in: CPR/ in the field during what is First Aid, Wilderness First called an immersion term Responder, Leave No Trace to hone their skills and put Master Educator, Swift Water them to the test. These inRescue technician, Challenge clude 12-day trips that fo-Jake Dohm cus on backcountry snow Course facilitator and a WEA stewardship and Certified Wilderness Leadership and camping, rock climbing Outdoor Leader. and white-water rafting.

Leave No Trace is a pro- Experiential Education student “It’s (the immersion gram that seeks to minimize trips) where we get a lot the impact of humans on of our certification. It’s Mother Nature by being conalso a lot of time out in the scientious of the outdoors woods, which is a good and striving to leave an area place to be,” said Dohm as it was found. about the trips.

“I’ve always had a love for the outdoors. I This level of training and education is nectruly believe that the WLEE skills apply to the essary for a career in the outdoor adventure or whole world,” said Jake Dohm, a 23-year-old recreation industry, according to the webpage. first-year WLEE student from Wisconsin.

“I look forward to class everyday. I used Dohm came to Oregon from Wisconsin seek- to be the kind of person who hated coming to ing outdoor thrills, but came upon the WLEE class, but now I love it,” said Dohm. program instead and found a way to do the “As opposed to trying to sell kids on it, things he loves outdoors, while getting a de- I’d tell them about my life and how I’ve been gree for it. searching for this for a long time, to get the The students will be able to get jobs as out- right key and now I’m unlocking the door to a door guides after their first year of the program lot of opportunities for me,” he added.

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Hispanic Heratige Month comes to MHCC

MHCC to sponsor domestic violence awareness event The MHCC Criminal Justice Program will sponsor a domestic violence awareness event Oct. 25 in association with Bradley Angle, a women’s shelter and assistance organization in Portland.

The event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and will have a presentation by representatives of Bradley Angle.

The event is free and open to anyone and will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 1005.

Student success seminars offered all week long

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Students alongside guest performers dance to live salsa music in the main mall during a Spanish heritage month concert. MHCC has been promoting Spanish heritage on campus during the month of Oct.

Craft fair organized by graduate aims to raise $10,000 Mt. Hood Community College will host a craft fair Saturday in the Vista Dining Center to aid students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

According to the homepage of the Kerri Foland Scholarship website, each year it is hoped the

fund will provide a $1000 scholarship for one student.

The website also notes the goal of Jennifer Layng, founder of the scholarship, is to raise $10,000 to secure aid to 10 students over the period of 10 years.

The event runs from 10 a.m.

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counterpart organization, USA Swimming, another national non-profit dedicated to the education and advancement of opportunity for advancement for swimming admirers. USA swimming also lobbies on behalf of members of the organization for spots in national championships, including the Olympics.

The latter organization helped secure his spot with NSCC. He admits he will miss the Aquatic Center but he is very proud of the staff remains. “I think they’re a great group and they’re doing a great job running it,” Drawz added.

Jim Jackson of the Aquatic Center said he is currently serving as interim director to make sure things keep running smoothly until a replacement is found. It is unknown at this time whether the Aquatic Center has any applicants in mind.

Once an avid and passionate swimmer, Drawz admitted he hasn’t competed in a while but still enjoys the sport recreationally. A long-time Oregon resident, he admitted that the infrastructure of an aquatics center in Florida might take him there.

He said he’d miss Oregon but will go wherever the job takes him, which in addition to Florida has taken him to numerous locations.

When describing his passion for swimming, he credits his involvement with NSCC, saying, “That’s how I stay involved.”

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You could say swimming is in his blood.

Brandon Drawz had his first swimming lesson at MHCC’s Aquatic Center as a boy. After high school he earned a swimming scholarship to the University of Washington and for seven years served as aquatic center director and assistant athletic director for MHCC. Now he is chief operating officer with the National Swimming Center Corporation.

Drawz resigned his position as assistant athletic director and director of aquatics less than a month ago and immediately began his position with The NonProfit Organization also known as NCSS. NSCC focuses on the infrastructure and safety in public pools nationwide.

Drawz role calls for him to oversee the safety that goes into building indoor and outdoor pools for community centers nationwide. He is also in charge of major events that the organization promotes such as fundraisers.

Drawz admits the jump from managing the community-driven aquatic center at MHCC to the nationally recognized NSCC was a difficult decision but experienced a smooth transition as he has had such extensive background with the organization. He also has worked with its

to 4 p.m. Items sold by local artists will include ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, wind chimes, purses, and other handcrafted work.

Layng, a former MHCC student, named the fund after her classmate, Kerri Foland, who

was in the PTA program and died of cancer in April 2010.

In an email from Layng to promote the event, she wrote, “Kerri was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. She is missed by many but we will keep her caring legacy alive.”

The college will offer six student success seminars Monday through Friday to make college life easier for students.

The seminars, sponsored by the Learning Success Center and Career Planning and Counseling, include sessions on testtaking, interviewing and how to read a science textbook.

A session on how to succeed on tests will be Wednesday from 1:10-2 p.m. in Room 2307.

Also on Wednesday is a session on how to do unit conversions for math and chemistry, from 3:10 to 4 p.m. in Room 3300.

For more information about these seminars, contact Larry Gilius, Learning Services Coordinator, at 503-491-7507.

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Runners show well at NWAACC preview meet

By John Tkebuchava The Advocate

One MHCC cross country runner placed into the top 10 at the NWAACC preview meet held at Everett Community College on Oct. 7, with two others placing in the top 25.

Sophomore Gabriela Diaz placed 8th out of 62 participants with a time of 19:29 on the women’s side. Diaz was followed by Christa Collmer, who placed 13th with a time of 20:20.

Chris Newell stood out on the men’s

“I always expect them to keep improving,” Matt Hart head cross-country coach

Photos contributed by Matt Hart

Sophomore Chris Newell competing in the men’s 8k at the NWAACC preview meet Oct. 7 at Everett community college. Inset: sophomore Gabriela Diaz competing in the women’s 5k.

side, finishing 20th among 89 runners.

“As an individual I did well and got a new season PR,” Collmer said. “As for the team, we all enjoyed the meet and are excited to go back and get a few girls in the top ten at the NWACC championship meet.”

Head coach Matt Hart said he was not surprised with the performances.

“I always expect them to keep improving,” he said. “For the most part we did really well.

I was really proud.”

Newell was followed by sophomore Donnie Coulson (28:13), freshman Kyle Williams (28:16), sophomores Wes Hughes (28:41) and Jonathon Butcher (29:26), and freshmen Robert Hanke (31:30) and Brian Hoglund (32:40).

On the women’s side, coming in after Diaz and Collmer, were sophomores Jennifer Tina (20:54) and Andrea Beseda (21:57) and freshmen Molly Scoles (23:50), Mariah Crumpler (23:57), Katie Brokaw (25:09), Bianca Jimenez (25:09) and Laura Knudson (25:17).

Although overall some on the team placed high in regard to times, most were a bit off, which could be due to meet conditions which were not ideal.

“The course is really slow. It was soggy but it’s not a bad course,” said Hart. “We don’t worry about time.”

Hart was also not surprised to find Collmer among the top of NWAACC, even though this is her first cross country season.

“We recruited her,” said Hart, adding he was aware what she was capable of. “She’s still raw and untapped and has a lot of potential.”

After several meets, Hart said the team’s strengths and weaknesses have become more clear and said that although there are some things the team does well, they still have some wrinkles to straighten out.

“They’re training hard and I think they’ve really started to compete,” said Hart. But, he said, “I think we need to stop thinking so much in races. They need to express themselves a bit more. In distance races, you have a lot of time to think and sometimes the thinking is counterproductive.”

Hart also highlighted overall physical strength as another one of their stronger points.

“At this point their fitness is pretty good.

Now we’re working more on speed.

We have been putting in some extensive miles during practice which will benefit us as the season comes to an end. We have also bonded well as a team and push each other to perform at our highest potential.”

Collmer said, “Both Hart and (Keith) Maneval, our great coaches, continually tell us to perform with an attitude of excellence and go into each race looking to have fun and leave with no regrets.”

The cross country team will stay within Oregon borders this week, visiting Clackamas Community College today for the annual Mike Hodges Invitational. The meet will feature one of the faster courses the cross country team has competed on and Hart expects that to show in the results.

“Cross country is two sports,” he said.

“You’re racing against the clock and you’re racing against other people. This next meet is a clock meet. We’re racing against the time.

“It’s great opportunity to make some improvement.”

Collmer summed up her goals into three simple objectives: “One, have fun, two, run fast and three, kick butt.”

Saints volleyball shows true grit in defeating region rival

By Chanel Hill The Advocate

It was a match of high stakes. Not for a title, or to secure a playoff spot, but for team morale. The Saints volleyball team fought through five games to defeat regional rival the Clackamas Cougars Oct. 7.

The Cougars, currently third in the Southern region with a 3-2 record and a 19-11 overall record, put up a fight in game one, winning 25-22.

“There were too many mistakes,” said head coach Chelsie Speer, who looked at recent losses as a sign that a change needed to be made. “We had bumps in the road; after the OIT (Oregon Tech) match, something clicked.

It was on us, we needed to create pressure situations in practices.”

The change paid off, with the Saints showing resilience against the Cougars. They won games two and three (25-21, 25-13), but dropped a close game four (2527) before ultimately pulling out game five (15-12) to take the match and close out the Cougars on their turf. “I was really impressed with that fight. After the match I had no words for them. We needed a match like that, to go five

and battle,” said Speer.

The victory, which broke a two-match losing streak, was a much-needed boost for the Saints who have strug-

“I was really impressed with that fight.”

Chelsie Speer volleyball head coach

gled with communication in early season action due to injuries and position changes.

“We’ve had so many issues with injuries, position changes, people not knowing who will be where. It was huge to see the girls perform in a pressure situation, it was good for them to realize that they can do it,” said assistant coach Corey Nielson at practice Wednesday night.

The sophomore-dominated team has relied heavily on the experience of returners to step it up and get the job done. Powerhouse offensive performances by outside hitter Devan Belshe who put down 21 kills against the

Cougars, and middle-blocker Demi Belshe, who posted 15 match kills against the Cougars, have been the consistent key in victories. “The Belshe girls have taken ownership of this team,” said Nielson. “They are both leaders.

Demi is the vocal leader and Devan is a quiet leader who leads by example,” said Nielson who added that all the sophomores are leaders in their own ways.

The Saints will compete in the Bellvue (Wash.) Crossover Tournament today and Saturday. The Saints will play the Eastern Region Big Bend Vikings at noon, who head into today with a 1-7 record in the East and a 6-16 overall record. Game two will begin at 3 p.m with the Saints facing the Western region number two seed team the Clark Penguins, who head into the meet with a 4-2 record in the West, and a 6-7 record overall. The final day one match will be against the Northern Region number one seed team the Shoreline Dolphins, who head into the meet with a perfect 5-0 record in the North and a 12-4 record overall. Game two matches will be determined at the end of today. Day one results and day two matchups and times can be found on the NWAACC website.

When asked what the Saints would need to pull out wins in the tournament, Speer said, “All I ask is that they show up and go all out and have fun while they do it.”

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October 14, 14, 2011 2011 October

Breast Cancer Awareness Reduce Your Risk

1. KNOW YOUR RISK -Talk to your family to learn about your family health history -Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer

4. MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES

2. GET SCREENED

-Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk -Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk -Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40

3. KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU

See your health care provider right away if you notice any of these breast changes: - Lumps, hard knots or thickening - Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening - Change in the size or shape of the breast - Dimpling or puckering of the skin

Gresham & East Portland Mammography Facilities

- Itchy, scaly sore rash on the nipple —Pulling in of your nipple or other parts — Nipple discharge that starts suddenly —New pain in one spot that does not go away —Maintain a healthy weight —Add exercise into your routine — Limit alcohol intake

5. EARLY DETECTION & TREATMENT Early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer. When breast cancer is diagnosed at its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is over 95 percent.

—Mammograms are the best and most widely available breast cancer screening tool. They can detect about 85 percent of all breast cancers.

—At age 40, women should get an annual mammogram.

—Women should begin monthly breast self-exams

Statistics and Facts

Breast cancer knows few boundaries. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers today. Everyone is potentially at risk, despite age, sex or family history. Although rare, men can develop the deadly disease. Breast cancer is complex and unpredictable. To date, there is Mount Hood Medical Center: no cure.

503-674-1663 —An estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among Gresham Imaging Center: women in the U.S. in 2009. An estimated 40,170 women will die. In addition to invasive breast cancer, 62,280 503-667-1663 new cases of in situ breast cancer are expected to occur among women in 2009.

EAST PORTLAND FACILITIES: —An estimated 1,910 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and an estimated 440 will die in 2009.

Kaiser Rockwood Center: —Breast cancer is the leading cancer among American 503-669-3979 women and second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths.

Epic Imagining East: —More than two million women currently living in the 503-253-1105 ext. 8080 U.S. have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.

Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without normal control. Like other cancers, breast cancer can spread throughout the body. Only a small fraction of breast cancer cases can be linked to genetics.

GRESHAM FACILITIES:

Breast Cancer in the NW Each week in Oregon, 51 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 9 will die from the disease. It is estimated that in Washington each week, 86 women are diagnosed with the disease and about 15 will die. Oregon and Washington have some of the highest breast cancer rates in the country, although the specific reason is unknown.

Anyone can get breast cancer—women and men. But, the exact causes of breast cancer are not fully understood. Scientists have identified a number of risk factors that increase a person’s chance of getting breast cancer.

—Females are at greatest risk for getting breast cancer.

—Women age 40 and older are at greatest risk for being diagnosed.

— A small percentage of women under the age of 40 do develop breast cancer.

—About 85 percent of all women diagnosed with breast cancer DO NOT have a family history.

—Only about 10-15 percent of breast cancers occur because of inherited genetic traits.

—Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does happen.

— Race is not considered a factor for increased risk of breast cancer. However, rates of developing and dying from the disease differ among ethnic groups.

—Women are less at risk of developing breast cancer if they eat a healthy diet and exercise.

Information gathered from komen.org