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pg. 5 Linn-Benton CommunityCollege’sWeeklyStudentPublication Opinion Battleon Libyapg.8-9 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu What? ASexColumn? pg.7 Scholarship Advice pg.2 Inside: April 6,2011 @lbcommuter Vol. 42No.22 Page 2 The Commuter Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Campus News http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Get a Head Start this Fall Audrey Gomez Copy Editor Want to Make Last Thursday, March 31, representatives from Kidco Head Start and the PCDC met with stu- dents and parents regarding the $100 an Hour? restructuring of the childcare and education practicum at LBCC. A panel of 11 representatives spoke about the upcoming chang- Scholarships committee members work with the es and took questions from the donor to make the criteria as flexible crowd of 10. Help Ease as possible. Starting in Fall 2011, Kidco There are three places to be award- Head Start will take over the for enrollment. This is several hours less than the Burden of ed scholarship funds. They are given PCDC facility, eliminating the co- Jo O’Leary, Director of Kidco current PCDC hours of 7:45 a.m. by the financial aid office, committee op and reducing operating hours. Head Start, said that having a lab - 5:15 p.m. Educational members of the College Advance- Though an official contract has school would benefit Head Start Students who attended the ment/Foundation, and individual de- not yet been signed, Head Start by allowing them to train their meeting expressed concern about Costs partments. The applications, however, expects to be on campus for a teachers as well serve LBCC stu- fitting classes in to the limited are taken through financial aid. minimum of 10 years. dents. time available for child care. The Dineen Charest There has been anywhere from Beth Hogeland, dean of liberal Since Head Start can only panel suggested night and online $260,000 to $500,000 awarded each arts, social systems and human serve pre-school-aged children, classes as an alternative, but many Contributing Writer year at LBCC. Individual scholarships performance, opened the meet- the kindergarten will be closed at single parents would still need to Many scholarships go unawarded awarded can be anywhere from $200 ing. Hogeland acknowledged the end of spring term. find child care. due to the lack of applications. There to $3,000. the difficulty of letting go of the Parents who wish to enroll With the other cuts LBCC has are plenty of funds available. Would Some require as little as a 2.0 GPA PCDC. their children in Head Start pre- made affecting class availability, you spend two hours of your time if and others do not require an essay at “Because the mission of the school in the fall can apply now. students may need to find alter- the pay was even $200? all. Even if an essay is required, the college is educating adults, a lot of Families must meet certain in- natives for their degree require- For some students, the idea of Writing Center at LBCC is available to the support systems took the hit.” come requirements for eligibility ments. Chemeketa Community receiving a scholarship to help with assist you. Hogeland said because LBCC and LBCC students will be given College in Salem and Lane Com- school expenses is something they just How difficult is applying for a and Head Start have worked priority. Applications are available munity College in Eugene also dream about. The myths surrounding scholarship? together for eight years, LBCC online at www.kidcoheadstart.org offer online courses that could scholarships have caused most stu- “I applied for three or four schol- presented them with a proposal and in the Family Connections of- help students fill the gap. Addi- dents not to apply for them. They wor- arships using the same application. It in an effort to keep some services fice on the Albany campus. tionally, Oregon State now offers ry their grades are not good enough, took me a couple of hours, it wasn’t available to students. The Head Start program, which 11 bachelor’s degrees through its or they fear essays because writing is difficult, and I received $1,000. When Head Start seeks to “provide will begin fall term 2011, will have e-campus. I think of how much time it took me a comprehensive early child de- classroom hours from 8:45 a.m. - not one of their better subjects. For more information on Head Start and what I was awarded , I would urge velopment program that supports 3:05 p.m. Monday through Friday However, when speaking with visit www.kidcoheadstart.org Marlene Propst, executive director of others to apply,” said Audrey Gomez, children and families,” its mission on all days that LBCC is open. LBCC College Advancement/Foun- a recipient of an LBCC scholarship. statement says. dation, those myths were put to rest. LBCC only takes applications Beyond pre-school, Head Other Colleges with Online Courses and Degrees “All scholarships have guidelines, twice a year for scholarships – winter Start offers assistance in obtain- but they are usually not stringent. The and spring term. Currently, the finan- ing health insurance and provides Chemeketa CC: online.chemeketa.edu/brochures applications are easy to fill out, they cial aid office is accepting scholarships speech, hearing and vision screen- Lane CC: www.lanecc.edu/distance need to be accompanied by FAFSA to be awarded in the fall. ing. They also do home visits. documents, which most students All spring term scholarship appli- The program has options Oregon State: ecampus.oregonstate.edu cations must be received at the LBCC already have, and not all scholarships for parent involvement as well, University of Oregon: de.uoregon.edu require an essay, some are just need- Financial Aid office by 5 p.m. on Fri- though that is not a requirement based,” said Propst. day, April 22. According to Propst, the Founda- A scholarship workshop is being tion’s job is to have fundraisers and offered April 13 and 14, from noon to accept donations. Often when a do- 1 p.m. in the DAC on LBCC campus. nor gives funds to the Foundation for Anyone interested should contact the a scholarship, it comes with certain financial aid office at LBCC. restrictions. If the criteria is too dif- What are you waiting for? The key ficult to meet, then Propst and other is to actually start ... it’s a no-brainer! Memorial Service Planned for Business Instructor Additional Scholarship Info Alethea Skinner LBCC Resources Managing Editor Application and Info: A memorial service for Sally Andrews, an instructor in the LBCC business management department, will take linnbenton.edu/go/scholarships place at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the Russell Tripp Theater on LBCC’s main campus. A reception will be held in the Fireside Room in Calapooia Center immediately following the service. The public is welcome. Sally died Wednesday, March 2, after a sudden illness. Database: Donations in Sally’s memory can be made to LBCC Foundation Fund or any Humane Society. cf.linnbenton.edu/scholarship

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The Career Fair is Coming Donate Justin Bolger Editor-in-Chief Fellow students, it’s time to get a Food job! On April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., LBCC is hosting its 33rd Annual Career Fair. So far 59 employers are to Your schedule to attend – 44 of which are recruiting this year. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with human resources per- Campus sonnel and find out exactly what em- ployers are looking for. Job opportuni- ties range from medical-related fields Lunch Box to insurance agencies to summer fire- fighting and everything in between. What will you need to be pre- pared? You need a resume and a talent for interviews. Fortunately, LBCC is Justeen Elliott Burgess, hosting a pair of workshops for just along with co- Contributing Writer such an occasion. ambassadors Mi- The first will be the workshop on When you first hear the name the chael Hassins and resume writing tips on Wednesday, Linn-Benton Lunch Box (LBLB), do you im- Jessica Johnson, are April 6, with two times to choose mediately assume it is a new restaurant on cam- trying to raise aware- from, 10 - 10:50 a.m. or 2 - 2:50 p.m. pus? Well, actually, it isn’t. It is a place where ness of how extremely low Bring in your resume to get advice on students in need of food, for themselves or their their food reserve is. how to tailor it to your career of choice families, are able to go and get three days worth “We will be holding a food and to get it noticed. If you don’t know of food. Students who are married and have drive, starting April 8, and it will where to start, don’t worry. They can children are eligible for even more. last for two weeks, and we will have help you out with that too. However, the LBLB is not to be confused multiple food boxes located through- Next up is a workshop to be held on with a food bank, as they are only here as an out the LB campus,” said Art Mota, Friday, April 8 at 10 - 10:50 a.m. and 2 emergency food service and services can only Student Life and Leadership program as- - 2:50 p.m. This workshop will tell you be requested three times per term per student. sistant. kind – any food that has a long shelf life and what you need to know to give a great Anyone who is currently enrolled in LBCC, “We are always accepting donations, and won’t spoil. They even accept baby food, but interview. They will tell you how to and who has a student ID, is eligible. you can even use your food donations as a tax they don’t want any fresh fruit, vegetables, prepare, offer example questions, and The LBLB is run by students. If there aren’t write-off,” said Abel Soriaino. bread, or fruit juices. show you how to exude confidence. any students, the program won’t exist. Drop boxes will be located in Takena Hall, Most of the food that the LBLB receives is LBCC’s goal is to give you the “Since our food storage is extremely low, Student Life and Leadership, the Learning from church donations and food drives on cam- ability to succeed at finding a choice we have been told to cut our rations from three Center, the library, the book store, the Diversity pus. The student programming board will make career and offer you an opportunity days worth of food to only one day’s worth.” Achievement Center, and there will also be a a large purchase to put into the LBLB pantry. to step into the job world. Help them said student ambassador Gregg Burgess. drop box at the LB Benton Center. Student Life and Leadership is open 8 a.m. to 4 help you! A typical day’s worth of food is oatmeal, Top They are asking for non-perishable food p.m. Monday through Friday. Ramen, and spaghetti. such as soup, noodles, or canned food of any

Writing Center What is the Hours Change Audrey Gomez Copy Editor Black Curtain Society? The Writing Center will be closed on Fridays this term due to budget Justeen Elliot department. When Newberg left (he eventu- same atmosphere. limitations. Sean Brown was a film major ally moved on to teach at Kent State “You guys are the future. All Because of this reduction, sub- Contributing Writer and first started a film club and University), some of the students of the student government lead- missions to the Online Writing Lab Annnnnnd ... ACTION! later, along with several other stu- kept drama club open and one of ers, the journalists, and the theater (OWL) should be submitted by For the first time in about a year dents, went to Newberg and asked those students was Brown, one of crowd will be running the country Thursday at the latest. Writing sub- and a half, LBCC has a drama club if he would be their club advisor. the core students who created the one day. You guys keep us informed mitted after Thursday will not be seen again. Performing arts teacher Dan When Brown was in the club there drama club. of what is happening in the world.” until Monday morning. Stone has taken the place of Brian were 8-12 active members. Newberg often told his stu- Newberg said with a laugh. “The Newberg as the drama club advisor. Newberg, former drama club dents that they aren’t just putting student government leaders create Writing Center “’The Black Curtain Society advisor and former performing arts on a show, but learning as well. He it. The journalists write about it Hours (formerly known as Theater Club) instructor, was asked in 2007 and was there for his students and sup- and the theater crowd acts it out. is an its infant stage,” said Stone. remained the advisor until 2009. ported them throughout their de- I don’t even want to think what “We have around 15-20 members During each of those years he di- cisions with the club. He made sure would happen if we didn’t have you Mon. - Thurs. and we’re trying to get the drama rected three plays and during the that there was a place for them to guys around!” 9 a.m. - noon club back on track.” winter term he directed a children’s work in the theater and made sure For the most part, Stone is fo- story to raise money. it was open for them to use when- Anyone that is interested, or wants and 12:30 - 4 p.m. cusing on doing improv and will “I really think it’s important to ever they wanted, whether it was to see what the drama club is about, can be doing an improv traveling play have a place where students can be to act out or to just eat lunch and join. They often meet in the theater and that is produced during the sum- open and social,” Newberg said. chill with their friends in a friendly hold weekly and/or bi-weekly meetings. mer. Right now the club is focused “Drama is a place where you can environment. For more information contact on raising money for the drama grow and be social.” Stone is working to create the Dan Stone. Page 4 The Commuter Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Campus News http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Tuition Situation Hovering Over Community Colleges

Jill Mahler from community colleges and goal community colleges hope to least worst of the worst. We are area unless they have a market to wouldn’t be where they are today obtain from the state is $425 mil- already very lean, everything is back.” Staff Writer without those resources.” lion. connected.” Babcock believes by bringing On Thursday, March 24, pub- “Another group present was “It isn’t enough to support stu- “People have been very patient revenue into our communities lic officials met at the Salem Capi- students of various walks of life, dents without reducing as many and understanding even though it and supporting our students - the tol building to discuss the lack of explaining how important it is to classes, services or increasing tu- hasn’t been painless …everyone’s upcoming leaders, inventors and funding looming over Oregon have access to education.” ition as much.” doing the best they can.” engineers, we will turn Oregon community colleges. One of the According to Clemetsen, sum- The rise in student tuition “We are in an unprecedent- around. major points of the public meeting mer tuition for 2011 is on track to will contribute to 40 percent of ed time.” When the economy “It’s time to show America that was what community colleges are be raised $7 per credit. the budget, but LBCC will have slumped, community colleges the Willamette Valley, known for trying to do to help the economy The increase in tuition is due to make reductions to cover the felt the change. The 2010-11 being a great area of research and recover and the role they have. to the decrease in state funding. other 60 percent of the gap. These school year marked the first time development, is a great place to “The hearing went really Based on the anticipation for the cuts could result in employee in LBCC’s history, there was a work.” well,” said Bruce Clemetsen, vice budget for the next biennium to wage concessions, eliminating tuition increase in the middle of However, some believe there president of LBCC. “There was be below the needs of the college, positions, retirement reductions, the year due to two 10 percent might be a light at the end of a strong message that came tuition will have to be increased. classes and services. governor imposed reductions. the tunnel for Oregon commu- from presidents and boards of Clemetsen expects the legislature Some of the previous elimina- Higher enrollment and fewer re- nity colleges and Oregon’s current education from (Oregon) com- to release the budget for the next tions made this year equaled in a sources meant that LBCC became economic status, but it will have munity colleges about the issues biennium near the end of May. loss of four faculty positions and stretched to over capacity. to come in the shape of marketing surrounding their colleges and “They have no easy task. They a contract reduction for water “We are offering the same local resources. communities if funding continues have to designate priorities of waste. As a result of those elimi- amount of classes as last year, so “Communities will grow if we to go the way it is.” where the revenue will go.” nated faculty positions, an ad- we are not growing.” have people who can do the jobs There was representation from The current community col- ditional eight classified positions According to Tim Babcock, the community needs and busi- Community College Workforce lege budget for this year stands at were removed. student and member of the LBCC nesses will expand if they have Development Agency, small and $417 million, with the estimated When classes or subjects are student body, the unemployment workers to get the work done,” large businesses of various indus- budget for the next biennium to cut, the goal is to eliminate what rate has led to higher college en- said Clemetsen. tries, such as ATI, contributed to be between $400 and $410 mil- will have the least impact on stu- rollment, a lack of housing and “Our job is to get people done the hearing. A point was made of lion. However, according to a dents. an increase in rent cost. Babcock with their professional objectives the importance community col- calculation for the 17 community “We look at where are the spoke at the meeting about the is- and certificates with skills and leges play in developing the work- colleges in Oregon to fully func- high demand programs are, what sues of raising tuition. knowledge they need to thrive force. tion without reductions and raises will be the minimum impact on “There are a lot of business and bring in more jobs … the “Some of the owners talked in tuition, funding would need to students.” However, cuts of any leaders to market this area. Other community is successful because about how they got their start reach $623 million. The actual size are no easy task. “We pick the businesses won’t come into our its people were successful.”

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$65 $66 $62 Fully Operational Budget- $623 Goal Budget- $425 Winter Term Summer Term Current Budget- $417 Current 2011 2005-06 2009-10 2006-07 2007-08 2011 Estimated Budget- $400-410 Tuition Increase Tuition

Budget Projections dollars per credit in millions The Commuter Page 5 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Campus News Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Acrobats Tumble Through LB Tony Brown Photo Editor On Saturday, April 2, the Chinese acrobats from Dragon Show Culture and Arts company of Beijing, China, performed in the activity center to a large audience of adults and children. The show was part of the Children’s Performing Arts Series pre- sented by the Albany Parks and Recreation Department. “The old saying ‘practice makes perfect’ is what it takes,” said Alex Chen, the theme trip manager. The performers start at an early age of seven or eight, train for 10 years, and spend five or six years performing. The acrobats perform for elementary and middle schools all over the United States. Photos by Tony Brown

Go online at commuter.linnbenton.edu to see more photos. Page 6 The Commuter Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Bulletin Board http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Classifieds Campus Events Deadline: Ads accepted by 5 p.m. Friday Personals: Ads placed in the “Personals” Ongoing Friday 4/8 Join the poets and photographers as will appear in the following Wednesday is- category are limited to one ad per advertiser they present the art featured in the gal- sue. Ads will appear only once per submis- per week; no more than 50 words per ad. “Words and Pictures” Gallery Interviewing Tips lery “Words and Pictures.” sion. If you wish a particular ad to appear in South Santiam Hall Gallery 10-10:50 a.m. or 2-2:50 p.m. • F-104 successive issues, you must resubmit it. Libel/Taste: The Commuter won’t know- Are you ready for the LBCC Career ingly publish material that treats individuals The Willamette Valley PhotoArts Scholarship Workshop Cost: Ads that do not solicit for a private or groups in an unfairly. Any ad judged libel- Guild and the LBCC Poetry Club are Fair? Free. Noon – 1 p.m. business are free to students, staff and faculty. ous or in poor taste by the newspaper edito- celebrating National Poetry Month in Friday & Saturday 4/8 & 9 Learn how to apply for scholarships All others are charged at a rate of 10 cents per rial staff will be rejected. April with the exhibit “Word & Pic- LBCC Dance Club Performs “In- – free money to help with college ex- word, payable when the ad is accepted. tures,” which features 17 pairs of pho- spirations” penses. Bring your own lunch, paper tographs and poems. The display will 7:30 p.m. • Russell Tripp Performance and pen. Take notes. Sponsor: Student Help Wanted be up until April 29. Ambassadors and Financial Aid/Sha- See Student Employment in the Career Center Construction Internship (#8834, ron Wall. Center (Takena 101) or see our website Tangent) Get college credit, get paid Wednesday 4/6 The performance will be a showcase at www.linnbenton.edu/go/StudentEm- and a summer job in your field!! $12- Resume Writing Tips of jazz, hip-hop, modern, ballet and Thursday 4/14 ployment. LBCC is an equal opportunity 15/hr DOE. 10 – 10:50 a.m. or 2-2:50 p.m. • F-104 Tahitian dance under the direction Annual LBCC Career Fair institution. Are you ready for the LBCC Career of LBCC dance instructor Katherine 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • AC Gym Site Manager (#8833, Albany) If you Fair? Free. Sanders, with special guests Legacy Linn-Benton Community College has What’s exciting, noisy and full of op- Ballet and East Dream Chinese Dance coordinated this annual career fair for portunities? It’s the 2011 Career have a year of property management, Valley Writers Hosts Oregon Poet this 5 hr/week job pays $10/hr. Group. Tickets are $8 for adults and students and members of the commu- Exploration & Community Re- Laureate Paulann Peterson $6 for students and seniors. For more nity since 1978. The career fair contin- source Fair on Thursday, April 14, Noon – 12:50 p.m. • Library Reading On-Site Surgical Tech (8832, information, contact the LBCC Rus- ues to be a cooperative effort between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the AC Gym! Tell Room sell Tripp Performance Center box of- LBCC and local employers. If you are your friends and family that it’s free, Corvallis) Prefer experience with Petersen was named to a two-year Central Sterile or similar environ- fice at 541-917-4531. looking for a place to network with open to the public. Dress right, bring appointment as Oregon’s sixth Poet Sunday 4/10 employers and set the stage for a re- resumes and take notes. See www.lin- ment in decontamination and prep Laureate. This event is co-sponsored Chefs’ Show-off warding career in the future, then this nbenton.edu/careerfair for job seek- of surgical instruments. Part-time: by the LBCC Library, LBCC Poetry 2 – 5 p.m. • Commons Dining Hall is the event for you! For job seeker tips er tips and participating employers. 20 hrs/week Club, and Valley Writers. The Valley Ten Rivers Food Web and Linn-Benton and employer names, go to www.linn- Writers Series is sponsored by the Community College Culinary Arts will benton.edu/go/careerfair. Persons having questions about or requests for special needs and accommodations should contact the LBCC English Department and ex- Disability Coordinator at Linn-Benton Community College, RCH-105, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, host the second annual cooking com- ists to connect beginning writers with Sunday 4/17 Oregon 97321, Phone (541)-917-4690 or via Oregon Telecommunications Relay TTD at 1-800-735- petition. Four chefs from the Ten Riv- 2900 or 1-800-735-1232. professional writers and to stimulate Travel at the Tripp ers region, which covers Linn, Benton creative writing among area students, 2 p.m. • Russell Tripp Performance Cen- Contact should be made 72 hours or more in advance of the event. and Lincoln counties, will compete in to enhance literary awareness in our ter a timed cook-off, each using the same community, and to encourage Oregon Join filmmaker Marlin Darrah as he ingredients from local farms, ranches writers. For questions about this event presents the last film in the LBCC and food producers. Tickets will be or suggestions for future events, con- Travel at the Tripp film series “The Silk on sale at the door for $10. For more tact Jane White at whitej@linnbenton. Road: A Journey Through Turkmeni- information, contact Chef Scottie edu or Lucette Wood at woodl@linn- stan, Uzbekistan and Turkey.” Ticket Hurley with LBCC Culinary Arts at benton.edu. prices are $8 for each show, $6.50 for 541-917-4385. students/seniors. For more informa- Options PRC is committed to providing accurate Thursday 4/7 Tuesday 4/12 tion or to purchase tickets, contact the information and compassionate care to those Cabaret Home Baseball Game Russell Tripp Performance Center box facing unplanned pregnancies. 7 – 8:30 p.m. • SSH-213 1 – 3 p.m. office at 541-917-4531. Performances will be given by LBCC Opponent Lane CC. Two games. We offer free, confidential music students, featuring vocalists, services including: instrumentalists, and dance – every- Wednesday 4/13 If you have a Campus Short, Pregnancy test thing from pop, rock, musical theater, “Words and Pictures” Reception please e-mail them to and a cappella. Come to the Cabaret! and Poetry Reading [email protected]. 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t’s your sexuality! the best way I can – that was my choice. But for those Con I Be the keeper of it. of you who haven’t, don’t feel like you have to do the For the most part, we are same thing. It’s your choice. No one has the right to April 9th and 10th adults here on the LBCC judge you about whether you have sex or not. campus, and many of us I have many good friends who, after being in the are getting our first taste of Army, and dating while in the service, decided to save Benton County Fairgrounds college. We’re going forth, themselves for their wedding night. Go them! If it discovering who we are, and makes you happy, go ahead and wait. 32 Hours of Gaming! finding out our true personal But don’t feel bad if you didn’t. You made a choice, values. Jeb Oliver you had fun, it was your right to do. Own it. From 10 am Saturday until 6 pm Sunday Sex is often part of this Staff Sexpert We are all living different lifestyles right now, and experience for college we don’t have to answer to anyone but ourselves. You students, especially those right out of high school. own your own sexuality, and I can’t say it enough. We come from many different backgrounds and This is okay. Please don’t be pressured by people to some of us already have made life decisions that others make sexual choices that you don’t want to. You own wouldn’t have. Some of us made the choice to have your sexuality; no one else does. Don’t feel like you sex with our sweetheart at the time, while still in high have to make it to a hundred lovers in the next four Board GamesRPGs Card Games Console Games school. Others made the choice, whether for religious or five years. Don’t think that if you have had sex, you • • • • or personal reasons, to stay a virgin. Either choice is need to do everything you hear about or are pressured okay. to do. We all own our sexuality; whether it’s your first It’s a fact that there is a huge amount of pressure on time or your thousandth, sex is yours – enjoy it how people to experiment with their sexuality in college. I you want to. can see this being very difficult for those of you who have never had sex and are saving it for something special, whether it’s marriage or you just haven’t found Got a question? Matt’s Cavalcade of Comics the right person yet. Send your questions for our sexpert to 541-752-6757 Look, like many people, I had sex in high school. [email protected]. 2075 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis I’ve done the bar scene, and I have experienced life in Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm & Sun 12-6pm

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Find out how easy it is to advance your career while building your faith by checking us out online at corbandegrees.com/lbcc or call 1-800-764-1383. Page 8 The Commuter The Commuter Page 9 Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Opinion http://commuter.linnbenton.edu http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Opinion Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Dear Conscience, Is chivalry dead? Libyan Liberation: A Difference of Opinions Back in theday Adam LaMascus Opinion Editor Letter to the Editor Libyan Rebels Need More Support This day in history ... Coke, Pepsi, and the Libyan Revolution April 6, 1453: Old Istanbul was once Constantinople An army of around 90,000 Turks under the command of Sultan Mehmet II begins besieging the capitol of the Byzantine Empire, he famous me, who think we should be helping, feel that the “The president does not have the power under the constitution syrup? Constantinople. The city only had about 7,000 defenders, however, Chinese response so far has been weak and insufficient. On to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that Coca Cola Bottling and PepsiCo could (and probably it also had an impressive system of defensive walls, which helped warrior/ that note though, I don’t think the U.S. needs to be does not involve stopping an actual imminent threat to the do) really appreciate each other – each without the other the city hold out until May 29 despite almost constant fighting. philosopher the cavalry, rushing in to save the day all by itself. nation.” - Senator Barack Obama, December 20, 2007 loses the competitive edge. And this edge isn’t over each Tragically for the Byzantines, the Turks were out of food and am- SunT Tzu once wrote According to Time, many people in favor of other, but over other possible alternatives. They owe to munition, and could only make one last desperate attack, which “Victorious warriors win the intervention complain that the U.S. is taking A Sudden Change of Pace? each other the existence of the competition, the existence managed to breach the walls and take the city. Constantinople is first and then go to war, a backseat to NATO, and that France has had mong the greatest disappointments in the of the enormous market for cola drinks in the first place. renamed Istanbul and made the capitol of the Ottoman Empire. while defeated warriors go a stronger response than we do. That is going American political landscape is the failure of This fight they’ve staged has left everyone a little thirsty to war first and then seek too far. As I said last week, we cannot be Team liberal policy to be ... well, liberal. Two wars for some ice-cold, fizzy brown diabetes. April 7, 1868: Freedom isn’t free Ashley Christie Justin Bolger to win.” Over 2,000 years Adam LaMascus America: World Police, and it is good to have continue, while the U.S. effectively enters And that’s how it is in two-party politics. Republicans Thomas D’Arcy Etienne Hughes McGee, an Irish/Canadian na- Opinion Editor Shoulder Devil Shoulder Angel later, the famous German the international community as the driving force aA third in Libya, trillions are handed out to enormous and Democrats can thank each other for the controversy tionalist and “Father of Canadian Confederation” (a leading mem- warrior/philosopher Carl behind this effort instead of the U.S. corporations, and now the president has called for more they lend each other; the contrast establishes validity for ber of the Canadian independence movement) is shot and killed o. Something can’t be dead that f course it isn’t! Chivalry will be von Clausewitz wrote that it was vital in war to What’s more, using the French to try to goad domestic drilling. It might seem to the casual observer a ruling class of abominably rich men from politically while returning home from a parliament meeting. He is currently Nnever existed in the first place. Oaround for all time. come up with an objective before you go to war, Obama into stronger action is juvenile. Yes, that Obama and Co. are playing the same game that Bush influential families who gain law degrees and lobby the only member of the federal Canadian government to be assas- What is chivalry anyway? What is it, you ask? Well, let me rather than going to war and coming up with an they fared poorly in many wars during the 20th and Co. played, just with better media coverage. handouts and step gingerly into public office. No one who sinated. The Canadians are a much less angry people than we are, Some archaic list of so-called tell you. objective. century, but that doesn’t mean they are complete Are they? Policing the world militarily and supporting is asking whether or not the political system is legitimate it seems. “virtues” medieval knights lived their It is our virtue and our strength. While I support the military action in Libya, pushovers. Napoleon conquered most of Europe greedy corporations at the expense of tax-payers were can be heard over the cries of unexamined loyalty. lives by. Knights who did nothing It is our inspiration and our pride. and in fact think the U.N. dithered about too long using predominantly French armies, the French two of the major accusations leveled against the nation’s “Vote Republican” may as well be equated with “Drink April 8, 217: Heavy lies the head which bears the crown but ride around on their horses all Chivalry is our courage, the very before helping, I cannot help thinking we are fought many successful wars against the English, previous presidential administration. However, this time Coca Cola” or “Go Team.” But you can’t do any better on Lucius Septimius Bassianus, aka Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoni- day searching for hot chicks and essence of being human. Throughout breaking some age-old words of wisdom with our and the French fought a long and bloody campaign there aren’t just questionable tax cuts to complain about the Democratic/Pepsi side. They’re exactly the same. nus Augustus, aka Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Pius slaying poor, misunderstood dragons history and mythology, chivalry is response in Libya. in Vietnam before we got involved, so it isn’t like but actual large-scale bail-outs. And this war can’t, by Augustus, aka Emperor Caracalla, is stabbed to death by one of his (whose only crime was a bad case of the only common trait among heroes. In a recent interview with Der Spiegel the French are an inherently weaker people. almost any stretch, be related back to a matter of national Coke-and-Pepsi-Style Politics bodyguards while urinating at the side of the road. In response, heartburn). Men who had to prove King Arthur, Hector, Clark Kent – all magazine, former secretary Donald Rumsfeld I digress. The fact of the matter is that we security. As the nation is finding out the hard way, ‘change’ nd that brings us back to Obama. Sure, he can the bodyguard is killed and the head of Caracalla’s bodyguards, how manly they were by seeing who of them chivalric warriors, leaders of had similar comments. He said that we’re trying are going into this mission very half-heartedly is apparently a very vague word. Apromise unique flavor and a crisp, refreshing Praetorian Guard Prefect Macrinus, declares himself emperor. On could swing the biggest sword. humanity. These were the champions to build a mission around the coalition instead of and with divided support back home. Carl von aftertaste, but when you come down to it, his actions will a side note, despite the name, Caracalla is not THE Marcus Au- Yeah, these guys sound like some of selflessness, those who willingly the other way around. Our disparate worldviews Clausewitz also advised against wars where you Soft Drinks, Hardball Politics not differ from those of Bush or Clinton in any significant relius, he just named himself after one of the greatest emperors, real winners to me. gave all for the cause. and what we want to accomplish will result in lacked home support, and he especially advised ne of the most compelling examples of pervasive way when it comes to war. The U.S. has for decades acted hoping some of the man’s legacy would rub off on him. Chivalric knight? Try pompous Incredible though it is, chivalry is confusion. “That leads to a lack of clarity as to the against weak responses when lacking home Omaterialism is the Coke-Pepsi dilemma. Consumers almost solely in its economic interest when it comes ass. present in all of us. It can show itself mission,” he told the interviewer. support. have for decades on end been presented with the choice to foreign policy. What incentives do they have to try April 9, 1989: For the people? These men didn’t care about in something as trivial as a simple What is our game plan? Time magazine While I disagreed with the invasion of Iraq, I between Coke, which some say is a little fizzier, and anything else? In Tbilisi, Georgian SSR (modern Georgia), the Soviet Army the women they were “rescuing.” kindness. Everything from holding a and Rumsfeld both said more or less the same will give the Bush administration credit, they really Pepsi, rumored to be a bit sweeter. Coke has a contract Obama is doing exactly what he criticized George disperses a massive peaceful demonstration for Georgian inde- They were mere trophies to them. door open to saving a life to making thing. We throw around the nebulous term did hit hard and overwhelmingly. Shock and awe. with McDonald’s, while Pepsi has dibs on most small Bush for – he is taking actions that he has already declared pendence. The Soviets claim they are attacked by protesters, and Something to brag about at the tavern amends are all chivalric actions. “humanitarian” to describe the mission, but we We need a response like that now. We are helping restaurants and small concession stands. There are are not in his constitutional power to take. But can we respond by firing tear gas into the crowd then attacking them with each night. It’s so easy, and the thing is, it has can’t really define what that term means in the the rebels, so we need to really help them. An competing billboards, blind flavor tests and copy-cat super blame him? Millions of people are cheering for him as a shovels and clubs. Hundreds are injured and 20 are killed, mostly Chivalry is an antiquated notion a somewhat contagious quality. You context of the Libyan rebellion. The rebels want article by Time magazine showed just how pitiful bowl ads. The competition is intense. symbol, as a rockstar. “Go Blue!” they scream as we enter young women. The Soviets applaud the gallant conduct of their of traditional gender roles. share your simple kindness, and odds us to bomb the Libyan army back into the stone most of their forces are: bands of angry youths But is the Coke-Pepsi competition really a scam? yet another war. men in the face of extremists. The Georgian people are furious, and Those “damsels in distress” never are the action will inspire that person, age, while Gaddafi would, of course, like NATO to who lack leadership and often lack weapons. How much do these companies really resent each other? within a few months, Georgia has declared independence. April 9 once asked to be taken away from so they will be more tempted to leave. Seeing that we have already thrown in our Sitting around mumbling about “humanitarian They’ve convinced everyone to take sides, from the fast Still Unconvinced? is remembered in Georgia as Day of National Unity. their castle towers. If they wanted to spread it another couple times. support for the rebels, we need to make a decision efforts” will not help them, and will only get more food execs right down to the 10-year-old at the 7-11 uffington Post pieced together this wonderful leave, they would have. They didn’t Welcome to the ripple effect of and act decisively. people killed. counter. Entire states have their preference (soda is Hlittle montage (http://www.youtube.com/ April 10, 1815: Nature’s fury trumps man need some man who thought he was chivalry! President Obama’s decisions seem to have I prefer diplomacy to violence; I think a kind commonly called “Coke” in most of Texas). watch?v=bp8aEIPKC60) of Obama’s speech on Libya Mount Tambora, a volcano in Indonesia, erupts in the largest erup- God’s gift to the village to save them. Now is the most important time pleased nobody, and I can understand. People word will get you further in the long run than a No one stops and thinks, “What am I drinking?” and Bush’s declaration of war on Iraq. Exact. Same. Shit. I tion in recorded history. The explosion is so loud that it is heard In today’s cut-throat, dog-eat-dog to spread the infectious spirit of against the intervention feel that the U.S. is already gun. That being said, what we need now, and what Has the ‘secret ingredient’ controversy between these know, right? over 1,200 miles away, and it spews out about 160 cubic kilome- world, chivalry sounds like some sort good! Right now, when it’s easy for too busy, and as Defense Secretary Robert Gates the rebels need now, are guns, not kind words. two firms really succeeded at distracting everyone from ters of material. About 71,000 people are killed by the explosion of disease. “Don’t stand too close to people to lose hope in goodness. But said, Libya is a low priority for the US. Others, like the fact that both drinks are essentially carbonated corn - Joel DeVyldere or starvation resulting from ash killing all of their livestock and him, he’s come down with a bad case if you let it live in you, you’ll end up crops. This also makes the eruption the deadliest in history. Lastly, of chivalry.” spreading the light. it causes temporary global climate change, 1816 being known as The world is full of selfish bastards The strongest you can be is “the Year without a summer.” Crops die worldwide, and the US who care about only themselves. standing up for what’s good in the and Europe experience the worst famine of the 19th century. Showing some compassion, maybe world, which gives strength to those even a little humility, is the equivalent around you as well. Chivalry is here, April 11, 1905: Synonym for genius of showing weakness. It’s just what and it’s making the world better. What Would Life Be Like Without Art? Albert Einstein announces his Theory of Relativity, which to this those pariahs out there are looking day affects how we view the universe. Einstein has at least 63 math- to pounce on. I know because that’s assessment and that those who are not draw the diagram he invented to show a futuristic fascist world, where a ematical/scientific methods, streets, buildings, institutes, awards, what I’d do. Theresa Griffith involved in art may not be able to relate the complex part art plays in our strict regime had eliminated war by products, shows, books, and telescopes named after him. There’s no such thing as an Contributing Writer to it, but I would like to submit to you health and survival. He positioned suppressing emotions: books, art and unselfish or chivalrous act. There s a new art student at Linn- that we would all suffer for such a loss, the word Survival in the center with music were strictly forbidden, and April 12, 1633: Close-mindedness may have won the battle wasn’t in the Middle Ages, and there Benton, I was deeply concerned eventually. Reason (Science & Religion), Structure feeling was a crime punishable by death. Galileo Galilei is put on trial by the Inquisition because his asser- certainly isn’t today. about the way budget shortfalls Last term, my Drawing 1 Instructor, (Authority & Competition) and War John Preston (Christian Bale) was a top tion that the Earth orbits the Sun (Heliocentrism) directly con- mightA affect the entire art program. Ken Herrin, was confronted by a positioned at various points around it. ranking government agent responsible tradicts the Church’s view that the Sun orbits the Earth (Geocen- When I started my first term student who was complaining about He then proceeded to show how we for destroying those who resisted the trism). Galileo is found “vehemently suspect of heresy,” forced to here this winter, I had no idea what having to do her assignments and said have a deep need for art as a society, rules. When he deliberately missed recant his beliefs, banned from ever writing books again, and put to expect from the art department that she felt working on them was and that, even though it is many times his required dose of Prozium, a mind- under house arrest for the rest of his life. It isn’t until 1992 that the faculty, but to my great delight, it has a waste of time. When I heard her, I thought of as frivolous and dispensable, altering drug that hinders emotion, Catholic Church officially apologizes to Galileo. been such a phenomenal experience was stunned that she would say such a it is a vital necessity of life. It is the way Preston overthrew the regime. that it has changed my life in the most ridiculous thing to a teacher and was we process our pain, our joys and our I mentioned the movie to my riveting and electrifying way possible. wondering why the heck she would individuality. It has its own unique instructor and said I felt it should be Thought for the week: I could never have imagined, in my take the class in the first place. Mr. language. In fact, we understand people required viewing for all art students, but “The religious persecution of the ages has been done under what wildest imagination, the impact these Herrin, on the other hand, patiently who speak a different language than we now, I think it should be encouraged Theresa Griffith was claimed to be the command of God. I distrust those people instructors would have on my life. and effectively used the situation as an speak through their art. We understand for all human beings who want to live a A Drawing 2 class examines each other’s work during a critique. who know so well what God wants them to do to their fellows, Have questions? We have answers. It is with that in mind that I say that opportunity to teach us all what impact cultures through it, as well. healthy, balanced life. because it always coincides with their own desires.” if budget cuts were to cause the loss of art has had and must always have on the As Mr. Herrin was talking, I was Take a look at Webster’s definition of -Susan B. Anthony We offer advice on ANY topic from two different points of view. thesaurus says: balance and stability. your life without art, or watch the this department, it would be a tragedy. world. reminded of one of my favorite movies, equilibrium: a state in which opposing Send your questions to: [email protected] So, is art a necessity of life? Imagine movie and decide for yourself. I realize that this is my own, personal I wish space would permit me to “Equilibrium.” It was a story about forces or influences are balanced. The Page 10 The Commuter Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Opinion http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Unhappy on Campus? 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Dick Gentry He told me that there are always events and projects the ASG is working on, and all we Contributing Writer need to do is stop by the Student Life and ver the last week I’ve heard many Leadership office and ask, “How can I help?” students talking about the classes Smith thinks right now is one of the best times they are taking. While most are to get involved. With the combining of the of Ofairly excited about their schedules, I’ve also the Student Planning Board and ASG, there heard people commenting on the difficulty of will be more positions available. The name will finding classes that both have seats available and also change; soon they’ll be called the Student contribute to their graduation requirements. I’ve Leadership Council. Furthermore, elections even talked with a few students whose financial are right around the corner. If you want to get aid is on hold because they are wait-listed. As a involved, the time is now. result, they are unable to get books or supplies. LBCC is here to prepare us for the real Still others have had to re-think their graduation world, to teach us what it takes to solve real path due to classes that are no longer offered. world problems, but this system is a symbiotic Unfortunately, I rarely hear anyone speak of relationship, so it can’t work if we don’t play doing something about the problems. our role. If we want to do something about the As a result, I’ve started asking people why problems we all face, we need to work together they’re not talking about or pursuing ways to and become more active in the process of our fix the problems. Though the responses vary, education. The Associated Student Government the theme is consistent: they can’t see a way to is one of the most direct access points to that help – the problems are just too big for them provided by LBCC process. to undertake alone. Fortunately for us, there’s The current ASG officers: PR Secretary Sheri Jones, President Tyler Spevacek, Representative Being involved with the ASG is one of the a group on campus whose sole purpose is to Eric Fleming, Vice President James Smith, and Representative Ivan Merlin Sr. most effective paths we have to affect change represent student interests in solving these at LBCC. So how many people ran for ASG problems – the Associated Student Government counsels as voting members and have a strong were there to argue on behalf of the school for president in the last election? One – just one. (ASG). relationship with the school’s administration. a greater share of state funding. One student How many of us were at the meetings set up to The ASG plays a large role in the services The ASG’s influence can be felt at the state was given the opportunity to testify before the address student concerns over the worsening and programs offered to students by the school. level as well. Over spring break, the state held Education Committee. Who organized the financial situation towards the end of last term? This is more than a student club, this is the a community college day at the capitol. Of students’ participation in this event? College From what I hear, just a handful (though I organization that, to a large extent, controls the those in attendance, there were five LBCC administrators and the ASG. wasn’t there). The bottom line: We’ve got to funding and creation of student clubs. They sit students who spent the day in Salem visiting I talked with James Smith, Vice-President of get more active – complacency and complaints in on school board meetings, committees, and the offices of representatives and senators. They the ASG, about how students can get involved. never got anything done.

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Staff Writer Kiger Plews SOCC 3, Linn-Benton 2 LB’s next doubleheader was Satur- When Art Mota started up Staff Writer the Linn-Benton Soccer Club in day in Coos Bay to face Southwestern February of 2009, he wasn’t sure The Linn-Benton baseball team Oregon Community College. It was exactly where it was going to went 2-2 this past week in double- SOCC pulling out a close victory in go. Several months later, Mota headers against division foes South- game one, 3-2, by scoring a run in the found the Cascade Collegiate western Oregon and Mt. Hood Com- bottom of the 11th inning. South- Soccer League and immediately munity College. The games against western Oregon’s Kyle Davis got the knew that he could put a team Mt. Hood were originally scheduled victory as both teams tallied seven of 20 club members together to for Tuesday, March 29, in Gresham, hits and four errors. compete. but the games were rained out and The club’s purpose is to rescheduled for Thursday, March Linn-Benton 4, SOCC 3 compile a group of players to 31. Two days later, the Roadrunners In the second game, AJ Burke compete in the 10 Fall CCSL traveled to Coos Bay to take on the landed another win while pitching games and April tournament SOCC Lakers. a great game, striking out seven and each school year. Several other holding the Lakers to just four hits, to schools in Oregon have club Mt. Hood 14, Linn-Benton 1 lead the Roadrunners to a 4-3 victory. teams in the CCSL, including In the first game of the double- Bobby Ragasa notched his second Oregon State, Portland State, header, Mt. Hood ran away from LB save in three days to close the game Portland Community College, 14-1. The Saint’s bats came alive in out as Linn-Benton moved to 3-2 in Oregon and Southern Oregon. the game as they recorded 12 hits and the South Region The CCSL is divided into a starter Jeremy Burright, from Albany, The loss dropped LBCC to 3-3 in “premier” and a “second” divi- held the Roadrunners in check by the South Region and 9-9 overall. sion and has a “relegation and striking out six batters and grabbing Coach Greg Hawk said of the promotion” format. This means the win. week’s games, “The Mt. Hood opener that the team that finishes last in was 2-1 Hood after six innings and the premier division will move Linn-Benton 7, Mt.Hood 6 the score blew out from that point. down to the second division In the second game against Mt. In the nightcap we scored five runs in and the best team from the sec- Hood, Linn-Benton pulled out a 7-6 the second inning and held on to get a ond division with be promoted victory over the Saints. AJ Burke, split. Six errors in the two games with to the premier division. a sophomore right-handed pitcher SWOOCC was what kept us from “It is a great system that al- from Hillsboro, had three strikeouts sweeping.” lows the teams and players to while picking up the win. Sophomore Next week the team will be home play for something like a pro- pitcher Bobby Ragasa recorded the to host a doubleheader against motion,” Mota, vice president save and the Roadrunners committed Clackamas Community College on just one error. April 5th, then will travel to Salem to of the CCSL and co-institutor Alyssa Archer of the system, says. Jordon Keeker throws the ball in from second base. With the split in Gresham, LBCC take on Chemeketa Community Col- This year the team was very moved to 8-8 overall and 2-2 in the lege on April 9. Both days the games up-and-down, losing their first South Region. will start at 1 p.m. seven games, tying their eighth, and winning their last two to finish the Fall season 2-7-1. The team’s record does not do them justice though, as they are load- Results are In: ed with confidence heading into the CCSL’s month-long tourna- ment in April. UCONN crowned National Champions “The year did not go as well as we had hoped, but we ended on a very good note heading Drew Wilson-McGrath collegiate basketball, you are probably and ended up cutting down the net already aware of the result of this game, at the end of the evening. Under the into the tournament,” Mota said Staff Writer in an interview. which pitted third-ranked UCONN guidance of the aging Jim Calhoun, The club is open to any in- It’s late in the evening on Monday, against eighth-seeded Butler. It was a they managed to pull out a victory at terested LBCC student who April 4, and millions of eager eyeballs routing of epic proportions – the Hus- the end of a season rife with ups and would like to play, get into great are glued to television sets nationwide. kies walking away with the win by a downs, player disputes, and a scandal shape, and meet some new No, it’s not the finale of American Idol, final score of 53-41. that lead the NCAA to the conclusion people who have a passion for and it is not because some random at- Butler headed into the game under that Calhoun failed to “promote an at- soccer. The team practices on tractive celebrity is getting out of a the wing of young, yet talented coach mosphere of compliance.” This landed Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday limo in a skimpy dress that reveals all Brad Stevens, and there is only one Calhoun with a three game suspen- and plays its home matches here on FOX news. way to describe the performance put sion at the start of next season. at Linn-Benton. The club also Next to the Super Bowl, the NCAA forth by a team considered to be the Connecticut’s star guard Kemba uses various fundraisers in the National Championship Tournament tournament underdog: dismal. Walker ended the night with 16 points community to raise money, in- is one of the most-watched sporting Butler, a typically fast-paced and and a few rebounds, and Alex Oriahki cluding the Wednesday lunches events of the year, commanding an aggressive team with a high points- shots just weren’t dropping for Butler. claimed a decent 11 points and 11 in the LBCC courtyard, and a average of 85 million viewers nation- per-game (PPG) percentage only Shelvin Mack and Matt Howard rebounds; the talented Jeremy Lamb fundraiser at the restaurant El wide. To the celebrities with ever in- scored 41 points by the final buzzer (star players all year for Butler) got ended with 12 points. This victory Sol de Mexico in Corvallis. creasing wardrobe malfunctions: beat with only 12-64 shots made from the completely shutdown. Howard shot put the Huskies on the Championship “The club is a good balance that. field. 1-13, and Mack barely managed to pedestal, finishing out the season with of competitive soccer, and a This year it was a battle between That equates to a miserable 18.8 scrape 4-15 field goals. a record of 32-9. good group that always has fun the University of Connecticut Hus- percent of sunken baskets for the Bull- “They’re a great defensive team,” So despite all the drama that made together,” Sampson said in an kies and the Butler Bulldogs. It was a dogs, statistically the worst showing Mack said. “They’re very athletic and up their season, the UCONN Huskies interview with The Commuter. highly anticipated match, with Butler of any team in a National Champion- they contest shots that people nor- coasted through the tournament, all seeing its second championship birth ship game to date. The Bulldogs went mally can’t contest.” the way to the Championship game, in two years (losing to the Duke Blue a whole 13 minutes in the second half True, UCONN did play some and took home the trophy and the Devils in a nail-biter last year), and with only ONE basket in their favor tough defense, but there is very little National Championship Nike T-Shirt UCONN taking on the role of “Cin- after going into halftime with a 22-19 excuse for the poor shooting display … along with it: bragging rights for derella Story” in the tournament. lead. put forth by Butler. another year. Many sports pundits didn’t foresee the The UCONN defense was certain- The real story here lies with the ”We were unstoppable,” Walker Huskies making it past the Sweet 16. ly overpowering, with 10 total blocked valiant effort of a young and unproven said. ”That’s why we’re national cham- Clearly, they were wrong. shots and four steals. They dominated Huskies team that defied the odds, pions. We’re the best team in the coun- For those readers that care about the second half with relative ease. The tr y.” The Commuter Page 13 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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Sundresses the types of dresses that have been items for one-shoulder and ruffled trends for the spring. dresses. If you were to go to a birth- Regardless of the color, bright day party or barbecue get-together, Maya Sharuma vibrant dresses have enough im- a wide belt is a classy way of com- Contributing Writer pact that they can be worn with pleting the style. (Don’t eat too simple footwear like flip-flops, and much food, though. You might feel With the blaze of the sun appear- Fashionistaflip-flops are almost necessities for a little tight-squeezed.) ing more often, time for sundresses spring fashion. Since a floral-printed dress is is just around the corner. Sundresses To go for an adorable look, a flo- already charming and relaxed, a make it possible to enjoy the brisk ral-printed dress is the best option. skinny belt will be a perfect accent. breeze of spring and feel a warm These dresses light up the style, and Just like braided belts are wrapped touch of the sun on your skin at the flat shoes will match the pattern. If around denim dresses, try them same time. you add a belt, you’ll have a flatter- with a white sundress. Like every spring, I have no ing look. What footwear to step out in? doubt that sundresses will take over Speaking of which, there are va- Dark brown cowboy boots, of streets this year, as well. A sundress rieties of belts you can choose from, course! A pair of cowboy boots is a casual dress that is easy and com- depending on the type of dress. I’m comes in handy, because you can fortable to wear. They are also light not talking about typical belts that wear them with jeans too. and are mostly made out of cotton. businessmen wear, but fashionable With or without the spritz of a Its popularity doesn’t tend to dimin- belts that help the style look iconic belt, sundresses can be worn any ish when spring comes. Youngsters and unique. time of the day. So fling yourself out that are aware of fashion never for- Wide belts came back into style of the room in a favorite sundress, get to keep one or two sundresses a couple years ago and are effective and jazz up your spring! in their closet. Let’s take a look at housingworksauctions/flickr.com Brighten up rainy spring days with a colorful sundress.

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Tangled (Rated: PG • Runtime: 100 min.) Both letters to the editor Ashley Christie films. Don’t get me wrong, I’m impressed by the latest CGI tech- and guest columns are Page Designer nology and the Disney/ Pixar films welcome. The newest Disney princess do look amazing, but it was nice to finally makes her way to redbox in take a break and take in a 2D world “Tangled.” again. Submit your thoughts to Everyone knows the Broth- Another aspect that I really ap- [email protected] ers Grimm story of Rapunzel and preciated were the voice actors. her loooooong golden locks. In Everyone does a good job, but the this version, Mandy Moore voices best part was that I forgot who they The Commuter attempts to print all letters received, although we reserve the Rapunzel, a princess with magical were. Nothing takes me out of an right to edit for grammar and length. Letters that raise libel, poor taste or hair who was kidnapped as a baby animated movie faster than when privacy concerns will not be printed. by an evil old woman and kept in a I can’t separate the real actor from tall tower without any doors or lad- the cartoon they’re voicing. A lot ders, hidden deep in the woods on of times studios cast big-name the outskirts of the kingdom. celebrities thinking they will be a Why don’t you likeLIKE us? One day, while trying to out- big draw, which they are, but when run the palace guards, Flynn Rider you’re watching the movie all you (Zachary Levi), a local thief with identity as the kingdom’s missing can think is, “Why is George Cloo- a very valuable trinket, stumbles princess is revealed. And as with ney’s voice coming out of that fox’s upon the tower and climbs to the any Disney movie, there’s plenty of mouth?” Follow The Commuter on top thinking it would be a good singing and dancing and falling in You know the story, and you Facebook & Twitter place to hide. Rapunzel, who is no love along the way. know exactly how it will end, but damsel in distress, knocks Flynn “Tangled” is an incredibly cute you don’t really care. I remember out with a frying pan and hides his and well-done movie. I was raised liking the songs while they were on stolen goods. When he comes to, on Disney, and while this movie but couldn’t tell you what they are she promises to return his items doesn’t make my top five, it’s defi- now. I couldn’t have told you what Tell us what you’re thinking nitely worth your time. (My top five to him only if he’ll take her out of they were as soon as I turned off and keep up-to-date on the her tower and show her a bit of the are “The Little Mermaid,” “Mulan,” the tv. world for her 18th birthday. “Aladdin,” “Hercules,” and “Beauty In the end, “Tangled” is a solid latest news. Plus, check our When Gothel, Rapunzel’s kid- and the Beast” in case you’re won- movie with its only fault being that website for more stories, napper, returns and realizes her dering.) I don’t think it’s incredibly memo- pictures, videos, and blogs at I really enjoyed the animation. It captive is missing, she sets out to rable. It’s classic Disney, but not a commuter.linnbenton.edu. find her before Rapunzel’s true was sharp and bright with vivid col- Disney classic. ors and looked like older animated Page 14 The Commuter Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Surreal Living http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Horoscopes

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Arthur Spoiled man-child Arthur (Russell Brand) must choose between marrying Jennifer Garner and inheriting $950 million or making it in the real world without his nanny (Helen Mirren) and finding true love.

Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 110 min. Genre: Remake

Hanna Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) was raised to be an elite killing machine by her father, a rogue government agent (Eric Bana). Cate Blanchett is the one CIA -ly agent with all of Hanna’s secrets – and Hanna’s next target.

Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 111 min. Genre: Adventure Terrifying

You move into a haunted “Dead Silence,” both of which I thought were good movies. Producer Jason Blum is well-known for pro- Your Highness house, but what if it’s not ducing both “Paranormal Activity” movies. With James Franco’s fiancee (Zooey these people working on it, you know the movie has a Deschanel) is kidnapped by an the house that’s haunted? chance. evil wizard and embarks on a Although this movie didn’t have the most original quest to get her back with his Carli Gibson story line, it was fantastically done. There wasn’t a sin- brother (Danny McBride) and Staff Writer gle point in the movie where I lost interest or got con- a warrior (Natalie Portman). fused. It maintained a good pace and didn’t start out Think “Robin Hood” meets “Insidious” was terrifying. slow. The movie didn’t beat around the bush either; it “Pineapple Express.” I’m a scary-movie fanatic. For the longest time, I had a point, and it made it. thought I had watched so many scary movies, I would There were a few parts when I was afraid it was go- never be frightened by one again; I was wrong. “Insidi- ing to start getting corny and stupid, but I was wrong. Rated: R ous” practically had me in my friend’s lap, hiding be- There was a corny line here and there, but it picked Runtime: 102 min. hind a box of candy. itself right back up. Genre: Medieval Raunch The movie is about a family with three children The best part about this movie was that it kept its who move into a new home. Mysterious things begin promise as a horror/thriller. You know when you’re to happen once they move into this house: books fall- hiding behind a candy box, forcing yourself to keep ing off shelves, mysterious voices on the baby monitor, your eyes open that it’s a good scary movie. unexplained shadows and faces, etc. Soul Surfer What made it so fantastic was the end. It wasn’t just Based on the true story of teen- Shortly after moving in, their son, Dalton (Ty Simp- another happy ending; it had a good, creepy ending. age surfer girl Bethany Hamil- kins) goes into an unexplainable coma. Three months Readers, you have been warned. This movie is not ton (AnnaSophia Robb) who later, and after some horrifying encounters, the mother for the easily scared – even those who are not easily is encouraged by her parents and father (Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson) decide scared might have to sleep with a light or two on. (Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt) to move out of the house to escape the spirits that are For those brave enough to see this movie, make to get back in the water after haunting them. sure you get a good box of candy to hide behind – be- losing her arm in a shark attack. Once they move into their new home, they call lieve me, you’ll need it. upon the help of Elise Reiner (Lin Shaye) to help ex- plain why the ghosts are still there. Reiner simply ex- Insidious Rated: PG plains, “It’s not the house that’s haunted; it’s your son.” Rated: PG-13 • Runtime: 102 min Runtime: 106 min. Movie writer Leigh Whannel and director James Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne Genre: “True Story” Wan are both known for doing the “Saw” movies and

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