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ASCC Appointments Underway

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The ASCC Appointments Committee will select next year’s student JRYHUQPHQW�RIÀFHUV�RQ�0D\�����DFFRUG-ing to Director of Student Life Sarah Gruhler.

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The ASCC switched from elections to appointments last year due to several years of low voter turnouts.

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Robert BermanStaff Reporter

Robert BermanStaff Reporter

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Political science professor Dr. Nick Forrest said the elections had advantages and disadvantages.

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“We try to make this a process that students can

get a good experience from.” – Sarah Gruhler, director of Student Life

Dental Hygiene Update PlannedNew clinic will comply with state and federal laws, upgrade technology

Clark’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will be

remodeled with more clinic space, dental

chairs and new digital X-ray equipment

beginning Fall quarter 2013.

The $2.9 million remodel will begin

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program can continue to function.

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of the building. After the south side is

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compliant with both the Health Insurance

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sets standards for health information pri-

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discrimination based on disability.

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close together and aisles are too narrow,

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they should be,” Sylwester said.

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how to use digital software commonly

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Campbell, a senior in the dental hygiene

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at all in our program but you go out into

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SRG Partnership, Inc., a Portland-

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DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC

Ezekiel BrouhardStaff Reporter

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Festival Celebrates Youth LiteracyLatino guest speakers read to children on Day of the Book

Leisa NunnFreelance Reporter

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FAST TRACK 1

FAST TRACK 2

FAST TRACK 3

Absorbed Programs:ESL 1-3, Math, Computer

Absorbed Programs:ESL 4-5, ABE 2-3, and DVED

Absorbed Programs:ESL 6, ABE 4, GED, DVED

GED certification

JOB/COLLEGE

Health Care CoreHealthcare Occupation Prep

NACNursing Assistant Certification

ECEEarly Childhood Education

ACADEMICCollege Preparation

I-BEST Program(Integrated Basic

Education and Skills Training)

At any time you can switch to

the I-Best Program

Step 1 - Students’ scores on the CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) test qualify them for one of the three Fast Tracks.

Step 2 - Each Fast Track is one quarter long. Students can complete all three levels or jump into an I-BEST program at any time.

Step 3 -Students who finish Fast Track can take the GED test to certify completion of high school credits. They can then move on to the I-BEST college program or move onto other college courses.

Step 4 - Students who finish I-BEST can take the certification test for nursing assistants, get jobs as early childhood educators or continue on to college.

CASASPlacement Test

Clark College is leading the way in

a national push to upgrade adult basic

education programs in order to eliminate

current overlap in class content, shorten

the length of the program and, hope-

fully, lower the nearly 50 percent annual

dropout rate.

The curriculum changes will begin

Fall quarter 2013 and continue throughout

the Winter and Spring quarters, according

to Larry Ruddell, the college’s Adult Basic

Education director.

Adult Basic Education aims to help

adults improve their reading, writing and

math skills and prepare for the GED

test, as well as to develop skills needed in

the workplace. The program also offers

English as a Second Language classes. The

program serves 2,000 to 3,000 students

every year, according to Kael Godwin,

research and analytics professional at

Clark College.

Currently, most students spend four

WR�ÀYH�\HDUV�FRPSOHWLQJ�WKH�EDVLF�HGXFD-tion program before they can move on to

college. The time commitment discour-

ages them from completing the program,

Ruddell said. The new program will

streamline the process through three Fast

Track levels, which will emphasize oral,

technological and team-building skills,

according to Katy Washburne, an adult

basic education instructor who is one of

the designers of the new program.

Each Fast Track will be worth 15

credits per quarter, allowing students to

accomplish in one quarter what normally

takes at least a year.

Each of the Fast Tracks will have a

separate theme. Fast Track One focuses

on career exploration, and Fast Track

Two will equip students with basic job

skills. Fast Track Three prepares students

for college-level work using textbooks

donated by various departments at the

college.

At any point, students can choose

to skip ahead to a new Integrated Basic

Education and Skills Training – or I-BEST

– track that prepares them for entry-level

MREV� DV� FHUWLÀHG� QXUVH·V� DVVLVWDQWV�� HDUO\�childhood educators, or for additional

study of medical careers, Washburne

said. Eventually, the college hopes to add

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munity colleges have been testing the

I-BEST initiative during the last few years,

and the federal government may imple-

ment the model nationally, said Ruddell.

Clark’s version is one of the most fully

developed, he said.

The new program will eliminate pre-

college developmental education classes,

which are very similar in content to Adult

Basic Education classes, according to

Dr. Ray Korpi, dean of basic education,

English, communications and humanities.

,Q� IDFW�� WKH� RQO\� VLJQLÀFDQW� GLIIHU-ence between the two programs is that

students in developmental education

classes pay full tuition, even though they

don’t earn college credit. Students in adult

basic education, on the other hand, can

take as many classes as they want for $25

per quarter. The college pays for their

textbooks, Korpi said.

Students will save with elimination of

the developmental education classes, but

Clark will lose tuition money. “If we do

this well, we’ll get our money back in the

long-run,” Ruddell said. “I’m excited to

work at a college willing to take that risk.”

/DVW� VSULQJ�� FROOHJH� RIÀFLDOV� SLORWHG�a version of the new basic education

program at the Columbia Tech Center

campus. The number of students whose

reading and math skills improved more

than doubled, and attendance rose from

60 to 98 percent, Ruddell said.

Adult Basic Education students

Olivia Godinez and Jessica Kao were

excited about the changes, even though

classes will be more challenging. “It’s for

our own good,” Godinez said. “We want

to get more knowledge.”

Kate Bruner, an English instructor in

the Adult Basic Education program, said

she enjoys helping her students prepare

for success.

“One thing that they all have in com-

mon is that they genuinely want a different

way of life for themselves,” Bruner said.

“Somehow people get the impression that

it’s not as sexy as teaching Shakespeare or

something, and I’ve never felt that. You

need the basics, and I enjoy giving them

what they need.”

New program eliminates course overlap, increases completion ratesAdult Basic Education Paves Fast Track To Success

Contact Lindsey Ponder atl.ponder@students.clark.edu

Lindsey PonderStaff Reporter

This sTory was wriTTen by Lindsey Ponder of The indePendenT under a coLLaboraTion beTween The coLumbian and cLark coLLege’s sTudenT newsPaPer caLLed “Voices of cLark coLLege.” iT is aLso being PubLished wednesday in The coLumbian. (Graphic by Margherita Nicotra/The Independent)

FAST TRACK 1

FAST TRACK 2

FAST TRACK 3

Absorbed Programs:ESL 1-3, Math, Computer

Absorbed Programs:ESL 4-5, ABE 2-3, and DVED

Absorbed Programs:ESL 6, ABE 4, GED, DVED

GED certification

JOB/COLLEGE

Health Care CoreHealthcare Occupation Prep

NACNursing Assistant Certification

ECEEarly Childhood Education

ACADEMICCollege Preparation

I-BEST Program(Integrated Basic

Education and Skills Training)

At any time you can switch to

the I-Best Program

Step 1 - Students’ scores on the CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) test qualify them for one of the three Fast Tracks.

Step 2 - Each Fast Track is one quarter long. Students can complete all three levels or jump into an I-BEST program at any time.

Step 3 -Students who finish Fast Track can take the GED test to certify completion of high school credits. They can then move on to the I-BEST college program or move onto other college courses.

Step 4 - Students who finish I-BEST can take the certification test for nursing assistants, get jobs as early childhood educators or continue on to college.

CASASPlacement Test

New program eliminates course overlap, increases completion ratesAdult Basic Education Paves Fast Track To Success

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EDITORIAL COMIC

Bullying Continues After High School

Most people would assume that bul-lying stops after high school.

It doesn’t.Bullying is a never-ending cycle.

While it may be more prevalent in sec-ondary schools than college, it still occurs. Too many lives have been lost due to this behavior.

Colleges – especially community col-leges – offer a wider variety of courses and generally have a more diverse student population. There are still cliques, but many students are more open and accept-ing of others.

This often gives the false impression of a bully-free environment.

But, as we grow older and wiser, methods of bullying evolve right along with us.

Hazing appears to be a very common form of bullying found in colleges across the U.S. It is most popular among athletic teams and the Greek system, and is used as a sort of initiation where people are forced to commit often embarrassing acts in public.

These acts are sometimes so violent that they can be fatal.

A national study conducted by doc-tors at the University of Maine in 2010 shows the number of recorded hazing-, pledging- and rushing-related deaths in fraternities and sororities stands at 90

Lizzy SwansonGuest Contributor

males and six females.It’s amazing how an adult who has

lived long enough to have at least a little common sense would agree to partake in something so cruel. Is it a rite of pas-sage? Kids just being kids? Somehow, this seems to be a lot more than that.

Another reason students believe that bullying does not occur in college is EHFDXVH�WKH\�DUH�QRW�ORRNLQJ�IRU�VSHFLÀF�details or signs. Bullying can take the form of something other than physical or blatantly verbal aggression. It can also be silent.

Victims can choose not to show how much it is affecting them for a variety of reasons. For all we know, a victim can be their own tormentor. It is important to pay attention to the small things. If someone says something that is even the slightest bit off-key, it should not be brushed aside.

According to a study conducted at Yale University, victims of bullying are between two to nine times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims.

Just because we are not in high school anymore doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take bullying seriously.

How many more lives are we going to lose before people decide to address this epidemic?

Lizzy Swanson heads the newly formed Jonah’s Allies Club, which focuses on anti-bullying, a term that coincides with legislation in 49 states. (Aleksi Lepisto/The Independent)

EDITORIAL: Columbia River CrossingThe issue of Columbia River

Crossing, as evidenced in a recent poll by The Columbian, has proven to be as widely divisive as the river in question. Across state – and party – lines.

CRC aims to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge, increase the number of total lanes from six to 10 and extend light rail into Clark County, terminating near Clark College.

Although The Independent Editorial Board believes a new bridge is necessary, we do not support the CRC project.

While the prospect of easier access both to and from Portland seems quite appealing – and, some might say, neces-sary – when weighed against the harsh economic realities attached to it, one PD\�ÀQG�GLIÀFXOWLHV� LQ� MXVWLI\LQJ�VXFK�a project.

Though the current cost is tenta-tively set between $3.1 to $3.5 billion, ÀJXUHV�DUH�SURQH�WR�LQWHQVH�ÁXFWXDWLRQ�in an enterprise of this scale. In fact, due to a simple clerical oversight, the former, erroneous $8.35 million esti-mate for operating costs for light rail soared to $12.81 million late last year.

One is left to wonder just how much of the $140 million in state money already spent on research, has possibly been – or will be – used to fund other errors of this magnitude.

The new bridge would also raise prices for average commuters in the form of tolls. Though the tolls are estimated to take effect in 2016, with a $2.50 price point during peak hours, in 2022, upon the project’s completion, rates would rise to $3.62, and remain until 2060.

This editorial represents the views of The Independent Editorial Board. The members of this board include Jeff Knapp, opinion editor; Aleksi Lepisto, photo editor; Sophia Coleman, life editor; Evan Jones, copy editor; and Kyle Yasumiishi, editor-in-chief. The board members meet weekly to discuss an issue and adopt a unanimous viewpoint. The topic of the editorial remains undisclosed to The Independent staff and adviser.

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Financial problems aren’t the only setbacks plaguing the proposal.

Many business owners in down-town Vancouver are worried the roughly nine-year construction period will hurt business because of a lack of acces-sibility. A letter signed by over 50 local business owners was sent to lawmakers, voicing their displeasure.

Furthermore, the height in the design of the new bridge will impede FRPPHUFLDO�ULYHU�WUDIÀF��7KLV�LV�FUXFLDO�for local industry as the river is a major thoroughfare for commerce. As of this writing, the Coast Guard has yet to ap-prove the design.

CRC is increasing tensions on both sides of the river.

A representative of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber said the governor will not support construction of the bridge without the light rail option. This ultimatum will likely lead to further interstate unrest if the Coast Guard rejects the current proposal.

Like a multi-billion dollar game of Jenga, the removal of one piece could send the entire structure plummeting into disarray, severing both economic and political relationships in the process.

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A treatment is readily available that increases a per-son’s overall sense of well-being.

And it’s free.However, this treatment isn’t a physical drug. It’s

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shown to be instrumental in developing one’s sense of well-being, both among the volunteer and the recipient of service.

“Lots of people suffer if [they’re] only looking out for [themselves],” said John Governale, psychology professor at Clark College. “If we recognize our interde-pendence on others, and consider what helps others, we will contribute to more good.”

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“Doing good [deeds] with the intent of helping others actually increases our own subjective sense of well-being,” Governale said.

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Indian activist Mohandas Gandhi said, “The best ZD\�WR�ÀQG�\RXUVHOI �LV�WR�ORVH�\RXUVHOI �LQ�WKH�VHUYLFH�RI �others.”

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“[Recipients] tend to feel gratitude,” Governale said. ´*UDWLWXGH�LV�GHÀQLWHO\�VRPHWKLQJ�WKDW�KHOSV�XV�IHHO�OHVV�isolated, more connected and just good in general.”

Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving others, said, “At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by, ‘I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was naked and you clothed me; I was homeless, and you took me in.’”

Students who are interested in community service can learn more by viewing volunteer postings on the bulletin boards in Gaiser Hall, contacting Clark’s Service Learning Program or visiting websites that match volunteers with service opportunities, such as Volunteer Connections, Hands On Greater Portland, and Volunteer Match.

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can increase our own sense of well-being, according to Clark psychology professor John Governale. (Madeline Bern/

The Independent)

Winning By Losing

Mighty Bowl Review

Clark College student Jaimee Keck knows losing weight can be challenging.

“I’ve always started off the quarter wanting to get healthier,” Keck said. “But by the time the middle of the quarter hits, \RX�JHW�EXV\�DQG�WKH�ÀUVW�WKLQJ�WR�JR� LV�your exercise and diet.”

But during Winter quarter, Keck, a mother of three daughters, was deter-mined to become healthy.

“If you lose weight and it is for some-WKLQJ�VXSHUÀFLDO�LW�GRHVQ·W�PHDQ�DV�PXFK��but if you think about the people you care about, you take it to heart,” Keck said.

Keck participated in a 10-week “Biggest Loser” competition hosted by the Clark College Fitness Center.

Garet Studer, co-director of the competition, got the idea from other campuses. “I heard about other schools doing this program and having success so we thought, ‘Why shouldn’t we?’” Studer said.

Four teams of 12 people participated in the competition.

&HUWLÀHG�SHUVRQDO�WUDLQHU�-HVVH�'XII �coached one of the teams and had a few goals besides helping his team lose the most weight. “I wanted to help set them up for success and help gain lean muscle,” 'XII �VDLG��´0\�H[SHUWLVH�LV�QRW�LQ�QXWUL-tion but I tried to give advice on what food to eat and stay away from. I did a different workout every time, anything from circuit to boot camp style to a little bit of yoga.”

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Clark College students, alumni, fac-ulty and staff were eligible to participate.

Some participants experienced great success achieving their weight-loss goals.

Especially Keck, who lost 41 pounds and won the competition.

“I have kept the weight off,” Keck said. “In fact, I’ve lost 10 more pounds since it ended.”

Studer said he hopes to host the Biggest Loser competition again next year, but hasn’t yet determined the date.

Local food truck co-owner Steve Valenta thinks vegetarian food doesn’t need to taste like it’s missing meat. And ZLWK�D�QDPH� OLNH�7KH�0LJKW\�%RZO��\RX�better have some chops to serve just rice and vegetables right.

For around $6, customers can order one of three bowls consisting of: brown rice, black beans, olives, salsa, cilantro, cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream. Each bowl also comes with a choice of three sauces: chipotle, peanut and a tangy house sauce. All bowls also cater to a vegan diet simply by removing the cheese and sour cream. The menu is entirely gluten-free.

0HDW�HDWHUV�PD\�EH�VXUSULVHG�DW�WKH�taste and quality of the meal even without DQLPDO�ÁHVK��$V�DQ�DYLG�IDQ�RI �DQLPDOV�²�ERWK�DV�SHWV�DQG�QRXULVKPHQW�²�,�ZDV�D�bit skeptical at the lack of typical protein. That said, the meal, which can also be ordered as a burrito-like “rolled bowl,” LV� TXLWH� VDWLVI\LQJ� DQG� ÀOOLQJ�� &KLSV� DUH�optional, but round out a sort of nacho experience with some crunch.

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Busy Students May Neglect Health

Some Clark College students struggle to eat healthy and exercise regularly.

Experts say the problems usually arise when students are so busy that they neglect their health.

´0DQ\�VWXGHQWV�KDYH�PXOWLSOH�VWUHVV-ors and responsibilities in their lives,” said Shayna Collins, a counselor and instructor at Clark College. “It can feel like there is not enough time to do things like exercise, cook healthy food, or get enough sleep.”

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For some students, the prices of food may be too high to worry about proper nutrition.

“The price of food has gone up way too much,” student Spencer Hill said. “Here, companies can’t afford to sell food for less. I’ve been to countries like Costa Rica where you can get a whole plate of food for about 10 cents.”

Collins added that many students

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Local food truck serves mighty good vegetarian food

have limited access to healthy foods.´0RVW�RI �XV�NQRZ�WKDW�LW�LV�IDU�IDVWHU��

easier and cheaper to grab a candy bar out of a vending machine versus ordering a salad.”

6WXGHQW� 0HJDQ� 3ULFH� VDLG� VKH� HDWV�healthy at home, but not always at school. “It’s more convenient. Sometimes I don’t have time to pack a good lunch.”

0DQ\� H[SHUWV� RIIHU� WLSV� IRU� HDWLQJ�healthy on a budget or learning about nutrition.

)RU� H[DPSOH�� 0LWVFK� VXJJHVWV�students learn how to cook food from scratch to eat healthy on a budget.

“Learn how to make three healthy meals that can be portioned and frozen,” 0LWVFK�VDLG�

“Eat fruit and vegetables in season. Eat legumes like lentils, split peas or beans. They are easy to prepare, healthy and cheap.”

0LWVFK� DOVR� UHFRPPHQGV� VWXGHQWV�partner up with other students and take turns cooking meals and pooling money for weekly shopping.

0LWVFK�EHOLHYHV�WKDW�FROOHJH�VWXGHQWV�should value nutrition like they do work, sports and other extracurricular activities.

“Often with more sleep, nutrition,

and exercise students are able to get more GRQH� LQ� OHVV� WLPH� ZLWK� VLJQLÀFDQWO\� OHVV�stress,” Collins said.

Clark College offers several resources for students who want to exercise and stay in shape.

For example, the O’Connell Sports Complex offers intramural sports, where students, faculty and staff can play non-competitively to exercise, relieve stress and have fun.

The Thompson Fitness Center is also available to the college community.

Students who are interested in learn-ing how to relieve stress, anxiety and depression, all of which affect health, can visit the Counseling and Health Center.

But experts also recommend easier steps for students who want to become healthier.

For instance, Collins recommends taking a 10-minute walk between classes, packing lunches at night, carrying a water bottle, taking frequent study breaks and ÀQGLQJ�H[HUFLVHV�WKDW�DUH�HQMR\DEOH�

“It’s important to be working smarter, not harder,” Collins said.

The truck also serves smoothies, named after regions of Vancouver. The dairy-free drinks all feature real fruit with no added sugar, and the cost is comparable to other local options. Natural soda, juices and tea are also available. There is even a kids menu, which offers half sized bowls for $2.50 that include brown rice, black beans and cheddar cheese, along with a choice of sauce.

While seating was only offered inside the Torque coffee shop or at the nearest bench, the atmosphere and the friendly staff make the experience enjoyable. Combining good service with bad food

may work for some, but thankfully for 7KH�0LJKW\� %RZO�� WKDW·V� QRW� DQ� LVVXH��The food is excellent and care was clearly taken choosing the natural and locally sourced ingredients that make up the menu.

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The Kiggins bowl is a chipotle-based bowl, stocked with all of the ingredients. Meals are served in plastic containers which can be recycled in an itemized bin system adjacent to the food cart. (Aleksi Lepisto/The Independent)

Vice President of Instruction Dr. Tim Cook (Aleksi Lepisto/The Independent)

Marathon Man

Vancouver USA Marathon Kicks Off June 16

Finishing a marathon is a feeling avid runner Tim

Cook can’t get enough of.

And what could be better than having your family

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Cook, Clark College’s vice president of Instruction,

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After the tragedy, Cook is unsure if he wants his

family to be there. “If I did, I would want them to be

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\HDU·V�%RVWRQ�0DUDWKRQ�Despite the tragedy, Cook is determined to accom-

plish his biggest long-term goal – to run a marathon in all

50 states. So far he has run 15 marathons in seven states.

Cook began running for fun in high school and

continued throughout college. Afterwards, he stopped

running for 20 years.

After feeling the consequences from lack of exercise

and smoking, Cook decided to get back into shape. “I had

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$OWKRXJK�&RRN�EHJDQ� UXQQLQJ�DJDLQ� WR�JHW�ÀW��KH�said his motivation is not the same as when he started.

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9DQFRXYHU�86$�0DUDWKRQ�RUJDQL]HUV�DUH�working to get people up and running.

The third annual marathon starts at

Esther Short Park at 7 a.m. June 16. The

half-marathon starts at 9 a.m.

“It’s meant to be a community event

that everyone can participate in, whether

they’re volunteering or cheering or run-

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munity together to have some fun and

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showcase Vancouver’s scenic areas includ-

ing the Columbia River, Vancouver Lake

and Fort Vancouver, Davis said.

Runners are also permitted entry to

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Vice President Tim Cook’s double life keeps him on the run

WKH�6XPPHU�%UHZIHVW��D�WKUHH�GD\�HYHQW�featuring 20 breweries with 40 taps. The

brewfest is open June 14-16.

Around 1,700-2,000 people have

registered so far between the events,

according to Davis. He hopes to have

around 3,000 people register by race time.

$V� D� UHVXOW� RI � WKH� UHFHQW� %RVWRQ�Marathon bombings, Davis and Stacey

Donovan, Vancouver’s Special Events

Manager, are meeting next week to dis-

cuss safety precautions.

The meeting will also focus on how

HYHQW�RUJDQL]HUV�FDQ�WUDLQ�WKHLU�VWDII �DQG�volunteers to be more aware, Donovan

said.

Participants are advised to keep their

belongings with them at all times and

know where exits are located, Donovan

said.

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sponsible for all the academic programs at Clark College,

170 full-time and 500 part-time faculty members and an

estimated 2,000 classes per quarter.

A typical day at work could consist of meeting with

deans, attending curriculum committees and businesses

RII�FDPSXV�� VWHSSLQJ� LQ� IRU� 3UHVLGHQW� %RE� .QLJKW� RU�attending events as a college representative, Cook said.

6R�KRZ�GRHV�&RRN�PDNH�WLPH�IRU�UXQQLQJ"Cook’s weekday routine starts at 4:30 a.m. when he

gets up to run. “That’s hard because I am not a morning

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one day and a 13- to 20-mile run on another day.

“It’s probably the most relaxing thing I get to do all

ZHHN�µ�&RRN�VDLG�After constantly being around people all day, Cook

DGPLWV�KH�SUHIHUV�UXQQLQJ�DORQH��́ ,·P�D�OLWWOH�LQWURYHUWHG�µ�he said. “At my job I’m with people almost all day, so this

ORQJ�UXQ�WKDW�,�GR�LV�UHDOO\�SHUIHFW�IRU�PH�µAlthough Cook enjoys his solitary runs, he occasion-

ally runs with his wife who recently started running.

Cook also offered advice to those who want to begin

running. “I think the most important thing is to get out

WKHUH�DQG�SXW�WKH�WLPH�LQ�µ�&RRN�VDLG��´,�WULHG�WR�UXQ�D�mile and I couldn’t do it so I had to walk, but that is not

JLYLQJ�XS�µCook also offered encouragement for runners af-

IHFWHG�E\�WKH�%RVWRQ�0DUDWKRQ�ERPELQJV�“We really can’t let events like this keep us from

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Contact Corrine Murphy atc.murphy5@students.clark.edu

Contact Corrine Murphy atc.murphy5@students.clark.edu

WKH�UDFH�SDUWLFLSDQWV�µClark College cross-country and

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a marathon.

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Those without running experience

should start training one to two years in

advance to give their bodies time to gradu-

ally adapt to the physical demands of a

marathon, Hickey said.

Hickey recommends people who

are interested in running join the Clark

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portive friends to run with. Incorporating

running into a weekly routine is important

as well.

Running in a scenic environment

such as the Leif Erickson Trail and the

Wildwood Trail in Portland makes train-

ing more enjoyable, Hickey said.

“The nice thing about that is that

\RX·OO�DOZD\V�ÀQG�SHRSOH�RXW�UXQQLQJ��VR�[you’ll] feel like you’re part of a commu-

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Softball Coach Resigns

Head softball coach Ty Singleton is resigning after the 2013 softball season.

´,W·V�QRW�ORRNLQJ�OLNH�LW·V�WKH�ULJKW�ÀW�for what Clark wants,” said Singleton, who resigned in April after coaching softball at Clark College for two years.

Athletic Director Charles Guthrie said he was surprised Singleton resigned.

Singleton’s career record at Clark College was 13-45 with a home record of 1-19. The softball team’s record this season is 2-26.

“He was like the best coach we ever had,” pitcher Sarah Nidick said. “He is

Evan BlatnikSports Editor

Ty Singleton leaves after two years with losing record

Contact Evan Blatnik atsportseditor@students.clark.edu

just a good person in general and will be missed by all of us.”

Nidick said Singleton never stopped trying different ways to improve individual players and the team as a whole.

“I will miss his dorky way of making new concepts fun at practices,” Nidick said. “Personally, he made me a better hitter than I ever was in high school.”

Nidick added that Singleton “never stopped believing in us, even though the VFRUHV� RI � RXU� JDPHV� GLGQ·W� UHÁHFW� KRZ�hard we had been working.”

Freshman Jumper Inspires Team

&ODUN� WUDFN� DQG� ÀHOG� DWKOHWH� 6KDZQ�Hughes’ goal for the rest of the season is to place in the top three in the long and triple jumps at the regional conference championships May 20-21 in Spokane.

The freshman led the triple jump in the Cougar Open at Oregon City High School April 20.

Hughes’ impact on the team isn’t limited to his jumping performances. He’s also a great leader, according to head coach Amber Moore.

“He’s able to push the rest of the team,” Moore said.

Jumping coach Marc Hadenfrank agrees. “He’s getting better every week,”

Michael LuskCampus Editor

Shawn Hughes hopes for a podium finish at championships

Contact Michael Lusk atcampuseditor@students.clark.edu

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Hadenfrank said. “He does well, which makes the other players want to do well.”

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During his senior year at Beaverton High School, Hughes placed fourth at the Oregon School Activities Association’s Outdoor State Championships for the triple jump.

Hughes said his stepfather is a role model and motivates him. “He took me in and raised me from since I was young,” Hughes said. “If it weren’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be a college athlete. +H� LV� GHÀQLWHO\� WKH� UHDVRQ� ,� DP�ZKR� ,�am today.”

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Words are powerful.

They can damage relationships or

ruin one’s self esteem.

Everyone needs to be reminded of

this from time to time. That’s why direc-

tor Patricia Rohrbach chose “Reasons

to be Pretty” as Clark College’s spring

Brittany KoontzStaff Reporter

Photos by Aleksi LepistoPhoto Editor

Contact Brittany Koontz atb.koontz@students.clark.edu

production.

The 2009 Tony Award-nominated

play written by Neil LaBute is about

beauty and the discontentment young

adults experience, as well as the power

of words and how even the smallest of

words can hurt.

“It’s about learning to listen, and

watching what you say and the words

you use, because words can be hurtful,”

Rohrbach said. “For some reason, we al-

ways remember the bad things that people

say about us more than the good things.”

The four-member cast captivated

members of the audience, drawing them

into the characters’ lives.

Audience member Jina Andersen

said she thought the production was

IDQWDVWLF��´7KLV�ZDV�P\�ÀUVW�WLPH�VHHLQJ�a Clark production, and I am impressed

by the good atmosphere here,” she said.

)URP�VWULIH�ÀOOHG�VFHQHV�WR�WKH�WHDU-ful moment between characters Carly and

“Reasons To Be Pretty” ReviewSpring production brings up body image issues

TOP LEFT Zac Palica (Greg) and Amanda

Oberrecht (Steph) play a feuding couple

that struggles to recover from trust issues

after Greg is caught criticizing Steph’s facial

features to Kent, played by Derek Nelman.

BOTTOM LEFT Greg expresses frustration

with Carly and Kent after learning that Carly

(played by Jessica Wisniewski) repeated his

comments to Steph.

TOP RIGHT Derek Nelman said that he

struggled with identifying with his own

character, admitting that he is the easy target

for hatred.

BOTTOM RIGHT Greg and Steph’s relationship

EHJLQV�D�GRZQZDUG�VSLUDO�RI�ÀJKWLQJ�WKDW�culminates with Steph publically humiliating

Greg in sheer frustration.

Greg, the acting was both challenging and

rewarding, according to cast members.

“This play helps me see that I need to

pay attention to a lot of the smaller things

in life, because it could just be some little

thing that you say that could change your

life. And so it lets you appreciate the little

things,” said Zac Palica, who played Greg.

Greg ruins his relationship with

Steph, his girlfriend of four years.

“My least favorite part was having

to slap Zac over and over and over again

for rehearsal,” said Amanda Oberrecht,

who played Steph. “I felt really really bad.

I’ve hit him really hard, and we’ve gotten

extremely heated and caught up in the

moment.”

But getting caught up in the moment

is what distinguishes good actors from

great ones. “You’re not playing a character,

you’re playing a person,” Oberrecht said.

Derek Nelman played Kent, a stereo-

typical jock and complete jerk, according

to Nelman. “I’m the guy you love to hate,”

said Nelman, who added it was challenging

for him to play Kent because he disagrees

with many of the character’s choices.

“As an actor you’re supposed to get

to a point to where you can see into the

mind of your character, but I cannot with

Kent,” Nelman said.

“Reasons to be Pretty” will show on

May 10-11 and 16-18 at Decker Theatre.

Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

and a matinee performance will show May

11 at 2 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the Clark

College Bookstore or the Decker Theatre

ER[�RIÀFH� LQ�)URVW�$UWV�&HQWHU��7LFNHWV�cost $8 for students and alumni, $10 for

seniors and $12 for the public.

“This play helps me see that I need to pay attention to a lot of the smaller things in life,

because it could just be some little thing that you say that

could change your life.” – Zac Palica, actor playing Greg