December 4, 2015
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advocate Independent Student Voice of MHCC
Volume 51 Issue 11
Your chance to do for someone
Happy Holidays! PAGE 2
comprehensive nonprofit list on back page MLS “Texas Chainsaw Massacre� PAGE 5
Black Friday protest PAGE 7
Find the perfect gift based on their zodiac! Astrological Gift Guide
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OPINION
Editorial
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Happy Holidays from the Advocate! { sincerely } “Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Halftimes take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.” ― Erma Bombeck Holidays can be a long, drawnout drag of two cold months spent dodging phone calls from extended relatives and tense Black Friday shopping, or it can be a truly enjoyable chain of events. If we all had an honest choice, we’re pretty sure everyone would opt for the latter. Despite all the commercialism inherent in any national event these days, there are reasons we have these days; even if we don’t celebrate specific days, any holiday stems from a testament to the human spirit. So please take what we’re about to say in the sincerest, least politicallyaffiliated version of the term: Happy Holidays. Whatever your belief system is, it couldn’t hurt to restore a little
faith in humanity this time of year, and while it’s optimistic to think of every day as a gift, isn’t that what we have holidays for? Sure, the immediate celebration might boil down to something
“Not accepting someone’s wish for a Happy Holiday just because they don’t name your specific holiday is like turning down free money because someone didn’t sign your name on the bill.” immediate, commercial and physical, like a turkey being stuffed into your face at half-time, but the initial reason we have these days is to celebrate all the days in between, or at least to remind us why we put up with some of the not-so-fun days.
And let’s be honest, no one likes January – plenty of people start it off nursing a hangover from New Year’s Eve, and end the month disappointed they’ve already quit their New Year’s resolution. Also, daylight is a pretty cool thing, and there doesn’t seem to be too much of that lately. Why not go out with a bang? What is a day, if nothing but a way to distinguish itself from other days? Now seems like as good a time as any. So, whatever it is you’re celebrating this year, why not just take “Happy Holidays” at face value? Not accepting someone’s wish for a Happy Holidays just because they don’t name your specific holiday is like turning down free money because someone didn’t sign your name on the bill. Not that you shouldn’t have your own holidays for your beliefs; it’s just that there should be a blanket
term to express a connection with humanity. Even within your own belief system - if it is truly your own - there’s going to be some level of individuality. Just because someone is a Southern Baptist doesn’t necessarily mean they agree on every aspect of their religion with all other Southern Baptists, the same way not every Zen Buddhist interprets every aspect of Buddhism the same. No one’s beliefs are the same, because no one’s reality is the same. Whatever gets under your skin about the holidays, and there are plenty of reasons to feel that way, one thing we do all have in common is that we’re human, and we say that’s cause enough for us to wish you a “Happy Holidays.”
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New Year brings new political opportunities
Joshua Mc Laughlin the advocate
Standing on the brink of the oncoming new year brings much to ponder. While many people have already begun hashing out their long lists of resolutions for the New Year, there are big days coming in 2016: namely, voting season.
For those keeping tabs on the political world and who have been voting during prior elections, this is old news that is anxiously awaited. Many students and young people between the ages of 18 and 24, however, have historically shown a devout apathy toward the whole idea of this American political horse race in general. Some believe that young Americans today are standing in a monumental time in this country’s history. It’s hard to disagree, with so much talk about “Feeling the Bern” and the apparently possible reign of Trump saying much about the current state of voters’ opinions these days. The current state of the middle class in Oregon, along with the rest of the
country, is alarmingly similar to how it was in the late 1920s and early 1930s. And, many economic experts and statisticians have already agreed, in most cases, regarding the possibility and likelihood of yet another recession, even though the country has largely recovered from the last recession that began in late 2007. Both of these candidates, regardless of how different they are from one another, are the two radical populists of their respective parties who are speaking out to the key issues that haunt struggling working class families of the nation. Over 100,000 people nationwide have attended Bernie Sanders rallies, and the numbers are similar on the Donald Trump side. The fact that
they poll so closely – Sanders at 49 percent, and Trump at 40, according to the latest Quinnipiac national poll – proves that Americans in general are seeking real changes in the economy, and in the current state of social welfare as a whole. According to the Pew Research Center, Barack Obama would have had a much harder time winning either of his two elections unless young people voted. In fact, 66% of young votes (age 18-29) went to Obama in 2008, and 60 percent in 2012, creating the largest divide between him and his opposition in the respective elections. It’s inevitable that today’s young Americans will be running the country in future years, so it’s up to
us college students to take advantage of the opportunity gifted to us during our time of education. With so few young people speaking out to the rest of the nation about what they think isn’t working, what could work better, and about what their opinions are, there is an immense amount of opportunity for young students to make big changes. As stated earlier, we are living in a monumental time in American history. It’s up to MHCC students to join the rest of the country’s young college students in not just identifying current problems, but also using their votes in hopes of making real and tangible differences.
the advocate Editor-in-Chief Adam Elwell
Sports Editor Clay Vitale
Associate Editor Hayden Hunter
Graphic Designers Ayla Buckner Cody Holcombe
Arts+Entertainment Editor Ivy Davis News Editor Gloria Saepharn
Photo Editor Nick Pelster Opinion Editor Adam Elwell
Public Relations Manager Emily Wintringham Features Editor Jon Fuccillo Video Editor Chuck Masi
Video Team Members Ben Baxter Thomas Stewart
Nicole Kaadi Monique Mallari Joshua Mc Laughlin Konah Nimo
Ad Manager Joseph Frantz
Web Editor Matana McIntire
Copy Editor Quincy Smith
Advisers Howard Buck Dan Ernst
Staff Writers Lena Simon
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Sushi Burritos, the best of both worlds MHCC Ivy Davis
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5/5 on the sushi burrito scale
Fathom this: You’re at home starving. While your stomach grumbles in distress, you cry to yourself, “What should I eat?” You are far too lazy to cook food. The first ideas to pop into your pea brain are sushi,
and burritos. The choices you have to make are far too difficult. You cannot choose between sushi and burritos. Ah, but I have your answer: Sushi burritos. Yes, it is a real thing, also known as “Sushitos.” Unfortunately the bliss that is sushi burritos is quite far away from us – in Eugene – but it is important to know this godly food is out in the world. So what is a sushi burrito? Besides heavenly, sushi burritos are a large sushi roll uncut and rolled in seaweed or a sesame wrap. There
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The beauty that is the Spicy Tuna sushi burrito. Avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, tempura flakes, carrot, seaweed salad, spicy sauce, and sweet soy reduction, wrapped up in seaweed.
are no beans or burrito things in this delight, keeping it smell-safe. This food of the gods is eaten like a burrito, but it is all sushi. As for taste, there are so many different kinds. I personally am a fan of spicy tuna, but the last sushi burrito I feasted upon was called “#bacon.” This delight came with cream cheese, roasted jalapeño, spicy tuna, fresh salmon, tempura applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, cucumber, and sriracha maple sauce. The “#bacon” treated me well with every bite, similar to a parent with a sleeping child: it was bliss. Another sushi burrito I love is the “Spicy Tuna.” Filled with avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, tempura flakes, carrot, seaweed salad, spicy sauce and sweet soy reduction, this is another burrito I am in love with, though the “#bacon” is my favorite. Other sushi burritos include the California, Neptune, Ginger Shake,
MGM, Bigfoot, Mt. Hood, Samurai, Caribbean, Black Widow, Ling Ling, M-80, Dan Klein, Panda, Magic Cap, Hipster, and Sweet Deandra. So, as you can tell, these things called Sushi Burritos are wonderful and most likely sent up to Earth from the depths of Hell. Only Hades would send sushi burritos to a solitary place on Earth. It’s unfortunate, but to have one of these things you must go to Unami Sushi restaurant in Springfield or a food truck in Eugene called SuBo which was recently opened in October by Unami. However, now that you have the information, you could make your own sushi burrito or protest for a sushi burrito restaurant to open near to us. Information is knowledge, and knowledge is the key to power. You have all the power, and you now know about sushi burritos. For now, do yourself a favor and pick one up if you’re in Eugene-Springfield.
“This delight came with cream cheese, roasted jalapeño, spicy tuna, fresh salmon, tempura applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, cucumber, and sriracha maple sauce.”
Portlanders imagine a better realm Benjamin Baxter the advocate
Friday, Nov. 22, I was thrown into a different realm of reality. I went to Oregon’s burgeoning OryCon convention, a gathering for literary fanatics. Our Advocate news editor, Gloria, and I made our way through the sidewalks of Portland, in the freezing, cold night in hopes to reach the convention soon. The only thought that raced through my mind was,”Do I have frostbitten toes?” We crossed a few streets and made our way over a bridge, only to find ourselves in front of the downtown Portland Marriott Hotel. We exchanged a few smiles and made our way through the heavy doors, not knowing what to expect. Our first journey was to get our media passes. We gathered in what appeared to be a storage room packed with Mountain Dew and other various sodas. An organizer of
OryCon by the name of “Foxy” gave us our passes, and we were on our way. OryCon ranged from writers just trying to get their name out there, to
We went downstairs and found tables lined with mixed pamphlets and literature. We were given free graphic novels, pins and all kinds of goodies. Jim Hardison, a graphic
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Many of the OryCon participants dressed up as favorite charaters from books, comics, TV series, movies and video game. Here some participants doing a meet and greet in costume on Friday, Nov. 20.
steampunk fanatics looking for the next big thing. The place was packed with a culture of people who love living in a fantasy world. It was truly amazing.
novelist, encouraged us to take his novel, “The Helm,” a story about a man who finds an ancient helmet at a garage sale, deeming him the Chosen One.
Later, we decided to venture out in a local market. It was a sea of commercialized characters and once again, honoring more graphic novels. We wound up at a merch stand that sold kittens with tentacles. Yeah, real cute. One particular event that I enjoyed was called the “Colorful Critters Dance Party.” It was essentially plastered in disco lights, with a circle of people dancing. Filming the actual event was nauseating, but it was very fun to watch little kids and dressed-up adults dance. Oh yeah, five minutes later, they played “Time Warp” from Rocky Horror Picture Show. That was pretty rad, too. The night ended with group photos of the people of OryCon. They were all very nice. Getting them to say “Orycon 37” all together was the biggest challenge of the night, but needless to say, I had a great time. I got in for free and got to witness some cool realms.
adopts a folksy tune Nicole Kaadi the advocate
The latest example of “the language of music is universal” was on display at MHCC on Nov. 24. Renowned French singer-songwriter Eric Vincent’s performance had the Studio Theatre audience singing and clapping to a unique and upbeat blend of jazz, rock, and folk wrapped together with a Caribbean island twist. Even with language barriers to overcome, he interacted well with his audience. Many of the songs Vincent writes are inspired by his travels. After touring France for a couple of years, he decided to expand his reach, wanting to “jump over the ocean and to meet the people” starting with primarily French-speaking countries in Africa, the West Indies and then by touring America. “I discovered quite rapidly that there is no language barrier for songs,” he said. Since then Vincent has preformed in over 140 countries, including all of the states except Alaska and Hawaii. He has played many large venues around the world, as well as smaller venues and colleges, making some influential friends along the way. He has been on television and radio, but remains a nice, down-toearth person who is happy to talk to a fan. He said he likes both the success of performing for a larger crowd and the good atmosphere that comes from smaller crowds who enjoy the music. Vincent was on tour when the Paris attacks happened Nov. 13 in his hometown. He followed the events on the news and was angered and sickened by the “horrible” and “senseless” slaughter of so many innocent people. “It is beyond imagination... I’m usually a calm man but the senseless targeting dozens of innocent people” angered him, he said. Still, he said he is proud of Parisians for continuing to live their lives, and not letting the attacks instill the fear that was intended.
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Long waits make Portland Night Market unbearable Gloria Saepharn the advocate
1/5 on the Night Market scale
Portland’s Night Market, staged on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 21, both started at noon and
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finished at 10 p.m. It left many visitors, some who never got in the door: disappointed. The market was an event meant to support businesses around the Portland metro area and to show off the many places to visit while living here. Businesses showcased various food, culture, music, drinks and
retail goods, all under one roof in Portland’s Industrial District. Makers and merchants allowed guests to taste, sip, try and buy their products. An example of an item sold was a cut-out in the shape of Oregon, made from the old Portland International Airport carpet. Upon arrival, visitors were
The Cancer loves presentation as much as the gift itself. They will be most appreciative of a gift you’ve made yourself. To them, this shows just how much you care about them and their feelings. If you’re like most people and freeze at the thought of knitting a sweater or spending a day reading a birdhouse manual, fear not. They are homebodies! Two Words: printable art. Find a killer frame at Goodwill, a cool design/photo that fits their style, and head below the school bellows to the MHCC print shop. Voila! $5-$10 (depending on frame).
Leo
something new. Which brings us to the Google Cardboard. It’s the new, cutting edge virtual reality viewer for the UBER-trendy and eco-conscious. You can download FREE VR videos on any smartphone! It’s a 3-D experience that will rock their world! $5 on Amazon.
Pisces
The Pisces in your life loves to dream – they are the sensual romantic of the zodiac and enjoy anything that treats their senses. As long as it tastes/sounds/feels/smells beautiful, it’s sure to be a hit. Speaking of hits, why not make them feel like a baller with a month of PREMIUM Spotify? They can experience a whole new world of sounds and get custom recommendations based on music they already like! Spotify Gift Card - $10.
GET THEM WHAT THEY REALLY WANT
Aries
Capricorn
Gemini
The Capricorn would rather have something they can use than something they’ll need to dust, and they are sticklers for physical comfort (read: they hate being cold). This would be the perfect sign to gift that pair of woolen mittens – chances are they’ll love you for it. -Soft, fuzzy scarves and beanies are perfect, also. ($10-15, most places). As long as it’s natural materials, you’re in the clear.
Gemini people are by far the easiest to find gifts for – they love almost anything! The twins are the communicators of the zodiac and can carry a conversation with anyone. The Gemini like to keep track of everything they learn, and they thrive on organization (due to being rather forgetful). We suggest a rechargeable power bank (brightly colored so they don’t lose it) for their cell phone, which is always dying. $5-10 (most grocery stores).
Practical Virgo loves a great gift as much as anyone, but an accessory that makes their life easier will be the golden ticket. They’re also pretty quirky, so it needs to be just a little out of the ordinary. If they’re into tech, pick up one of those cool, retro-inspired earphone-splitters ($5 at Forever 21) or a 4-port USB Hub shaped like an octopus - ($5 on Amazon) If not, an extra-handy multi-tool ($6 on Cabelas.com).
Libra
The airy Libra is a creature of intellect and imagination who generally feel a strong pull towards natural textures, peaceful settings, and harmonious spaces. Their energy spirals outward, however, so finding them something that rejuvenates their giving soul will be the best way to show you care. Rather than a chintzy pre-packaged bath set, create your own concoctions with a personalized sugar scrub. We like coffee grounds in ours (it exfoliates!) ($15 for sugar, coconut oil, and assorted ‘flavorings’, mason jar).
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The Advocate’s broke college-style Fiery Aries folks have short(ish) fuses and sometimes an even shorter attention spans, which generally means they get really fired up about surprises. Forget about fancy wrapping – they only care about what’s inside and love a new activity over yet another material possession. Surprise them with tickets to Portland’s Lloyd Center skating rink – they can release all that pent-up ram energy and you look like the coolest friend ever. $14.50 through Dec. 29 ($3.50 skate rental).
The fiery, flamboyant Leo in your life needs a dramatic, colorful gift that reflects their personality and shows off their edgy, theatrical side. All the better if they can WEAR it! Whatever it is, make sure it isn’t subtle. A flashy red scarf (gender-neutral) is always a great choice. $10 at Target.
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don’t just cope well with change, they thrive Aquarius Aquarians on it! There is nothing they love more than trying
forced to drive around to search for a place to park around Second Avenue and Alder Street in Southeast Portland. When looking for entertainment during the weekend, you usually think of going to a party or club, but this all-ages event brought at least 10,000 people. The building that hosted the Mar-
ASTROLOGICAL GIFTING GUIDE Scorpio Here at the Advocate, we take our astrological signs very seriously. Are you unsure about what to gift that special someone for the holidays? Fear not! Everyone has a birthday, and if you can sneakily (or not so sneakily) figure out what day it falls near, you can find the perfect gift for anyone based on their sign. This guide was brought to you by a gallon of Boyd’s coffee, Johnny Cash’s Christmas album, the soft and cozy embrace of the current PNW weather, and a perfectly rolled joint from our graphic design team. Enjoy!
Sagittarius
Taurus
When looking for a gift for the murky, mysterious Scorpio, find ways to make it intriguing. These introverts will not appreciate bright and sunny; they love the metaphysical, the strange, the dark and anything black! They also enjoy the psychoactive – if they’re over 21, consider visiting a local dispensary and picking them up a joint of nice Sativa ($7-12). Not their speed? Consider a tape recorder, so they can visit the local cemetery to try their hand at ghost-hunting or catching an impromptu confession. ($13.99 at RadioShack). The Sagittarius in your life is a lover of adventure and travel, even if it’s an armchair vacation. They love to stay active, and adore the exotic. National Geographic is offering an entire YEAR of magazine subscriptions for only $12. They can also be a bit accident-prone, so it’s not a bad idea to give them a first-aid kit to take along with them on their more local journeys. ($10-12 at Walgreens)
When choosing a Taurus gift, don’t rush. They adore the finer things in life, like rich mahogany tabletops and specialty coffee that costs more than your firstborn, and they’ll know if you thought your gift through or not. But you don’t have to break the bank to please these strong personalities! The Taurus chakra is the throat, and winter’s a great time to get them a specialized coffee-tea mug (most people don’t have even one). Shared a special memory? Insert that puppy into VistaPrint and you’ve got a 100% specialized gift. $8.99 on Vistaprint.com (not including shipping).
We really hope this guide helps you find the perfect gift for that special someone this season. May your winter holidays be merry and bright! See you in January!
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ket was the 108-year-old industrial warehouse at Southeast First Avenue and Alder Street. The “Industrial District,” as some people call the area, usually doesn’t have large events as such, but City Liquidators decided to put on this community gathering. Some may say that this event was successful, but others may not. Multiple Facebook posts about the Friday evening reported that the line was at least three blocks long and caused visitors to stand out in the cold. Someone even started selling blankets to those near the end of the line. On Saturday evening, when I tried to attend, I didn’t even get near the building’s entrance before I started freezing and wanted to go home. When I walked to the end of the line, it was already a block long. I watched children stand in line and that surprised me – especially when it became colder every second. On the event’s Facebook page, there are people complaining about the line, how cold it was and how they ended up at the bar next door. Honestly, I didn’t go inside the venue and I didn’t really want to, once I saw how long the line was when I arrived on Saturday. There were plenty of drivers looking for parking spots and slowing down, observing the people standing in line. If this event was held in a building that could hold more than 1,300 people (the fire safety limit) and not force at least 100 people to stand outside in the cold, maybe it would’ve benefited more. Hopefully, when event leaders put on an event that over 17,000 people are interested in going to, they’ll choose a larger venue or even a park that doesn’t have a room capacity limit. I give this event a 1 out of 5, because there was quite a bit of hype regarding the event
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Timbers play the villain in Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Emily Wintringham the advocate
The Here and Now: The clock has not struck midnight on this Cinderella as the Portland Timbers, glass slippers and all, continue their dance at the ball. Portland defeated top-seeded Western Conference team FC Dallas in the Major League Soccer two-leg semifinal series with an aggregate score of 5-3. Lucas Melano’s “tippy-toe” goal Sunday afternoon sent PTFC waltzing into the MLS championship final game. This fairytale has a dark side to it, with the victory over Dallas prompting fans’ team swag to say, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” referencing the club’s mascot, Timber Joey, and his tendency to saw logs. The Timbers are the first team out of the Pacific Northwest to appear in the MLS finals as they are bound for Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. They’ll certainly have their mettle tested in the battle with a confident Columbus Crew club, as both have just this one shot at the 2015 Cup. The match will air this Sunday on ESPN, at 1 p.m. PT. Social media is all over this one, and the hype train has steamed ahead, congratulating the Portland heroes that have made the sudden success possible. Media outlets often credit Darlington Nagbe, Fanendo Adi, Diego Valeri, Dairon Asprilla, and Nat Borchers for making this a legendary season for the Timbers. The Yesteryears: As thrilling as this season has been, there hasn’t been much light shed on the history before MLS. The Portland Timbers were once in the same championship position as now, and were competing against the Tampa Bay Rowdies in Soccer Bowl ’75 – in their very first season 40 years ago. They lost, but Portland and its beautiful game had captured a sizable following. The Timbers often drew crowds of 20,000 during their time in the North American Soccer League (the top U.S. league in the 1970s-80s). NASL shelled out big money to bring world-class players to American fields. One of the profitable transfers included the globally renowned player, Pelé, who starred in three World Cup titles for Brazil. Pelé was signed to the New York Cosmos for the last stretch of his
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Portland Timbers celebrate after winning the Western Conference Championship, securing their spot in the MLS Cup final against the Columbus Crew at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
career, winning his final title in the NASL final played in Portland in 1977, his career finale. Once notable players like him faded, however, the media came off their high on entertainment soccer and chose not to fund or broadcast NASL. By the mid-1980s, soccer in the U.S. began to lose support. Meanwhile... Former players such as Portland’s Charles began to work behind the scenes to make soccer an integral part of the local community. He had been born into a working class in London, and became a defender for West Ham United (now associated with Premier League). He struggled to find playing time during a period when racial tensions were high and created barriers for black players like him. He was signed to the Timbers in 1980 after playing for Montreal and Cardiff City. Due to injury, he played only one year for the Timbers, but lead the team into the NASL semifinals in 1981. He stayed in Portland after his playing career and coached the Reynolds High School boys soccer team, and then built a powerhouse program at the University of Portland. Only when the United States was granted the opportunity to
host the FIFA World Cup in 1994 did the United States Soccer Federation decide it was time to take another swing at creating a successful national league – the current MLS. MLS also attempted to “Americanize” its version of soccer by experimenting with different 1 vs. 1 shootouts and penalty kick shootout rules, and a count-down clock versus a progressive clock. This turned out to be more of a failure; it didn’t hook many prospective fans and the new rules were not respected by fans who favored traditional soccer. MLS almost went down the same path as NASL, by acquiring big name foreign stars in its foundation in 1996 while still coping with modest popularity and low attendance in the States. But then some smarter attempts were made to boost numbers, namely building soccerspecific stadiums and emphasizing home-grown talent. Without all of the twists in the road, MLS would not have been as successful as it is to date, and it is rapidly expanding, adding new franchises, stadiums and foreign star players. Nonetheless, it requires sharp eyes to detect whether or not MLS might still run off the rails.
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Black Lives Matter impacts biggest shopping day of the year Matana McIntire the advocate
On Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving traditionally celebrated as Black Friday, protesters took to Portland streets, sparked in part by the death of Laquan McDonald. A Chicago teen, McDonald was shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer on Oct. 20, 2014. Police dashcam video of the shooting became public just days before the protests in Portland and several other cities, and the officer was charged with murder soon after. The organization Don’t Shoot Portland staged the protest to try to combat Black Friday shopping, using slogans such as “Black lives matter, not Black Friday.” The rally started in Holladay Park. Lloyd Center would loom over the crowd of around 300 – a
Cranberry Short Course MHCC employees, mark your calendars: The third annual Cranberry Short Course is back and bringing with it, new opportunities to learn without having to fork out your money. The free professional development courses for Mt. Hood staff will be held Wednesday and Thursday, December 16-17. For more information, email Kimberly Applin at: Kimberly. Applin@mhcc.edu - Lena Simon
Support Staff Awards
The 2016 Outstanding Support Staff Awards are now open. The awards highlight and honor those Mt. Hood employees who are an exceptional classified, confidential or grant-funded staff member. The staff member must be someone who goes above and beyond his or her job duties, demonstrates a positive attitude toward MHCC and exhibits excellent customer service skills. Nominations for this may be submitted by any member of the college community who has personal and direct knowledge of the nominee’s work and can comment on the person’s unique and outstanding characteristics. The deadline for submitting an OSS nomination is 5 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2016. The nomination forms can be found at: home.mhcc.edu/awards
symbol of the capitalism they aimed to disrupt. From the park, the crowd took to the streets, starting on Multnomah Street and heading on a path that meandered north, west, then looping back east to the park. The protesters walked in the middle of the streets, disrupting
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To view a slideshow of the photos taken at the Black Lives Matter protest, visit our website at: advocate-online.net
traffic, then entered the mall. Shoppers were surprised by the crowd passing through the
mall center, chanting and holding up signs. Some shoppers even dropped what they were doing to join the protest. The crowd grew exponentially as it loaded onto the bridge over the skating rink, hands up in silence, emulating the “Hands up, don’t shoot” protest from Ferguson, Mo. Teressa Raiford, speaker and organizer from Don’t Shoot Portland, praised the protest’s overall turnout. “It was beautiful; it was good,” Raiford said. She said the Facebook event for the protest had been up for a couple weeks, but it was in the last days leading up to the protest where people were drawn in – sharing the event. “We saw, like, people sharing it a hundred times and I think that helped us.” She also mentioned Portland police officer John Hurlman’s tweet
about the event helping bring attention to the protest, where he commented his displeasure of being “stuck late again at work to babysit these fools.” The tweet sparked outrage from many Portlanders, and an investigation into Hurlman’s actions. He was pulled from the
“Stuck late again at work to babysit these fools.” -John Hurlman Portland police officer via Twitter
street for the Friday protest. ShaToyia Bentley, President of MHCC’s Black Student Union, was at the protest on Friday. Asked why it was important to her to be at the Black Friday protest, she turned
the question on its head: “The real question is: Why wasn’t it important to the people watching us protest? “Asking me why it was important for me to be there is like telling me there is no problem. I was there to express that black lives matter – much more than a dollar or a discount.” When it comes to her student organization, the Black Student Union (also known as the Union of Color), Bentley said that attending the protest reminded her that she and her peers in BSU have a voice. “We should not be afraid or silenced,” she said. “This experience showed me my strength and the impact I can make. It gave me confirmation that I am doing something right by making people more aware of the cause. It made me want to continue.”
If you have any questions, please contact Pam Benjamin in the MHCC president’s office. - Gloria Saepharn
ASG’s Winter Unsung Hero Award The 17th Winter Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Mt. Hood’s Associated Student Government, will be presented on Feb. 3 in the Student Union. The intent of this award is to honor MHCC employees who meet these three criteria: 1. Service above and beyond the call of duty; 2. Service that does not call attention to itself; 3. Service that directly benefits the students of MHCC. There have been nearly 100 college employees who have won this award since it was created in 1998. To nominate an “Unsung Hero” you feel meets the criteria above, please go to: mhcc.edu/ UnsungHeroAward. The deadline for entries are: Friday, Jan. 15. If you’d like to include photos, videos, news articles, etc. to your submission, please email them to: Linh Hoang, ASG receptions coordinator at: Sabrc@mhcc.edu or turn them in at ASG’s office, located inside the Student Union. - Gloria Saepharn
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Help families and children this holiday Portland families get much needed assistance from nonprofits in the metro area Gloria Saepharn the advocate
Nonprofit organizations around the greater Portland metro area aim to help at-risk families in need during one of the bustling and coldest times of the year. There also are schools around Gresham that are able to help provide to those families by taking on nonprofit organization’s missions by helping to host a charity or donation. At MHCC, the college supports SnowCap, a nonprofit organization that takes food donations and is currently collecting outside the Associated Student Government Office in the Student Union. The staff helped through the ‘Something Wonderful’ donations. It’s an annual drive by staff to help atrisk students at MHCC who applied.
SnowCap is an acronym for Suburban Neighborhoods Operation Witness Community Action Program, which was founded in January 1967. SnowCap’s goal was/is to assist those in the area through residents, churches and community leaders to meet those needs. The organization embraces the philosophy that “SnowCap will cross the lines of race, religion, national origin, and economic status, hoping to coordinate and act as a barometer, correcting conditions which call for improvement.” SnowCap’s ser-
vices include providing emergency food, clothes for the whole family, back to school supplies, a community garden and more. Those interested in volunteering should email Nate Larsen, Volunteer Coordinator, at: nate@snowcap.org. For more information about SnowCap, visit the website: snowcap. org
Another local nonprofit is the Christmas Family Adoption Foundation, AKA The Adopt-A-Family Program. The Foundation is an organization in the Portland Metro area that provideås families the gifts that allow them to enjoy a holiday celebration. “The families express a great amount of gratitude when they receive their gifts and it gives them a sense of hope,” said Mike Burright, Foundation president. The Adopt-A-Family Program officially began in 2010, but in 2002, Burright realized that a family with two children wouldn’t have a Christmas if he didn’t help. He asked his
friends, family and acquaintances to donate toys, clothing and household essentials. He wrapped the gifts, put on his Santa suit and made the special delivery on Christmas Eve for that family in 2002. The Foundation volunteers commit their time and resources to raise funds for the holiday season. They manage donations, shop for gifts, wrap presents and make the deliveries just before Christmas. “Some donors have been incredibly generous by donating furniture, money, bills and anything else they can,” said Burright. For more information on how to contribute, visit the website: christmasfamilyadoption.com
Impact NW provides educational and social services in the Portland metro area. Its mission is to help people prosper through a community of support. They’re hosting the Holiday Hope Drive, which helps support people by providing a blanket for a baby, warm coat for a child, food for a senior, or other necessities. The organization advocates for, and provides assistance to, people of all ages with skills and resources needed to achieve success, as well as their communities. The group serves some 36,000 low-income children, youth, families, seniors and adults with disabilities each year. For more information about Impact NW, visit the website: impactnw.org.
Thirst Project ThirstProject.org
KGW Great Toy Drive KGW.com/GreatToyDrive
SnowCap SnowCap.org
Nearby Gresham High School has supported nonprofits such as Red Cross, Breast Friends, the Thirst Project and the KGW Toy Drive. The school plans to host three different blood drives this year. Ty Gonrowski, GHS activities director, said he’s “proud of the leadership classes” at the high school. One is the student council, which is based on helping the school and the renaissance leadership class, which is based on connecting the school and Gresham community. Red Cross is aimed to help families and individuals in need of clothes, food, shelter and other necessities. The Thirst Project aims to put wells in countries around the world to provide them water that they normally wouldn’t have access to. Breast Friends is an organization that provide services to women with breast cancer. “We helped with chemotherapy (payments), partner with them and do a fundraiser,” said Gonrowski. Participants have worn pink all day at school and raised money that evening at an athletic contest by selling “little Italian sodas,” he said.
Although anyone may donate to these nonprofit organizations, there are many others across the Portland Metro area and around the nation that you can help. For more to help find and check out nonprofit organizations, visit: nonprofitoregon. org/membership and click “Current Nonprofit Members.”
ImpactNW Adopt-A-Family
ImpactNW.com ChristmasFamilyAdoption.com
Red Cross Breast Friends RedCross.org
BreastFriends.org
Find more nonprofit organizations at: nonprofitoregon.org/membership and click: “Current Nonprofit Members.”