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Inside: SIS' New Name pg. 5 Terror Hits Home pg. 6-7 Blood Drive pg. 8 Page 2 The Commuter Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Opinion http://commuter.linnbenton.edu om yo ord fr ur lo Advice from Weiss w ca A l his week’s column is based on several questions with each of these things, but the responsibility ASG I’ve received in my office in the counseling and for all decisions is with you, the student. So please, careerT center. don’t ever take anything for granted. Go to the t is getting to be that time of the term again! Pretty soon we will I say several questions, but really, they are recommended source of information (whether have a lot of frantic students realizing that finals are coming up all different versions of the same kind of question: that’s a website or someone on campus) before Iand they need to study. This is the prime motivation behind this “Who’s in charge here?” and the answer is ... You! making any big decision. article. I have some very important news regarding the Study Jam Recently a student came to see me to At a time when LBCC has 50% more this term. If you are new to campus, Study Jam is offered through the complain and try to get help. He had been told by students than we did two years ago, and less staff combined efforts of ASG and the Albany and Benton Center Learning a teacher that he could drop his classes at the end to help them, online information sources are a way of the 7th week of the term, and this is Centers. ASG provides free food and the Learning Centers provide that we try to guide and help students, true. The student believed that since and you need to be aware of these student support services and a warm place to study. financial aid is awarded by the term, resources and make use of them. I’m not The Albany campus and Benton Center Study Jam will be that he would be able to continue happy that we have to rely on electronic Sunday, December 5 ONLY. to do his work-study job, and be systems to give students information. The Albany campus Study Jam will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. paid, until the end of the term. This I believe in direct conversation and Sunday, December 5 ONLY! is not true. Although financial aid is personal communication. But in this era There will be: awarded by the term, if a student goes of limited human resource, we have to rely • Math help to zero credits, whatever aid has not on written communication and a student’s • Testing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. been awarded stops immediately. The ability to find the information s/he needs. (with the latest time to start a test at 4 p.m.) Counselor Mark Weiss student can keep whatever money has I’m sorry, but for now, that’s the way it is. • Computers already been awarded, but there will be no further One resource former students always have • Food and drinks payment until the student is back in classes. at their disposal is our job placement service. Any When something like this happens student or former student can use this service by The Benton Center Study Jam will run from 10a.m. to 4p.m. students are always upset, naturally enough. They coming into the Career Center and signing up ... Sunday, December 5 ONLY! feel like someone should have warned them. and there are actually jobs available. There will be: Someone should have told them, and they want to My hope is that the story I described above • Math help know who that someone is. Who is responsible? will end decently, because this student did sign up • Reading Help In this case, like most cases, the person for the job placement service and may be able to • Testing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. responsible for knowing the rule is the student. That make up for the lost financial aid. I also have reason (with the latest time to start a test at 3 p.m.) may seem harsh, and at the same time the college to believe he’ll be back next term, pursuing his • Study Skills makes this clear in our catalog, on our website, in goals, which is probably even more important. • Computers our orientations, and in the “Students Rights and As always, good luck my friends. • Text books to be borrowed Responsibilities Handbook.” Remember, I’m pulling for you. We’re all in this • Food and Drinks In the case of financial aid, students are together, even in those moments when it doesn’t told to check their Student Information Account feel like it. for messages from financial aid, and to check the financial aid website for general information and Mark Eric Fleming rules regarding everything from the work-study ASG Representative program to how to file for aid. Mark Weiss has been a counselor and adviser at LBCC The same kind of student responsibility for 20 years. The purpose of this column is to answer The views of the ASG do not necessarily reflect those of The applies to things like registering for classes, students’ questions about the college, academic advising, Commuter. Any questions or comments can be directed to the and how to be successful at LBCC. Please send your knowing the rules around pass/fail, and graduation questions to [email protected] or stop by the Student Life & Leadership office. requirements. 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Visit our games section at commuter. linnbenton.edu The Commuter Page 3 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Opinion Wednesday, December 1, 2010 A Stalking Back in theday Adam LaMascus Government Opinion Editor his day in history … Taylor Utti police officer or a stalking police “comfort” to describe the times T Contributing Writer officer. where a police vehicle has not I’ve categorized them been sighted in quite some time, Dec. 1, 1913: Taste of Freedom … s one of our daily rituals to with these names giving you the The island of Crete is annexed by Greece. Depressingly enough, Crete get wherever we need to be for a reason. Active edge to push has just managed to attain independence from the Ottoman Empire a Athroughout the day, most of us officers you will This officer ... the speed limit few months earlier with the conclusion of the bloody First Balkan War. use some form of automotive see driving around or answer that waits hidden Out with the old occupier, in with the new. transportation. Whether it’s while they’re on among roads and incoming call. a full-sized Dodge pickup or duty, eyes peeled I believe that Dec. 2, 1899: This … is … the Philippines! a motorcycle, it’s what gets us for the law-abiding highways ... the reduction of During the Phillipine-American War, the Battle of Tirad Pass is fought, from point A to point B. In citizen. The stalking stalking police also known as the “Philippine Thermopylae.” 60 Filipino soldiers officer you won’t see vehicles would order to maintain the chaos, the manage to hold off 500 American soldiers for more than five hours, government sets a list of rules for until the lights of justice appear not only decrease the amount allowing the bulk of their army to flee. The Americans eventually hire us to follow for our own safety in your rearview mirror. of vehicular crimes committed, a local to lead them through a hidden route and flank the rearguard. 52 and protection. This officer does not but allow officers to accomplish of the Filipinos are killed while 30 U.S. soldiers are killed. The rest of But are these rules really patrol the area in a fashion more on duty then previously. their army is captured by U.S. forces shortly afterward. Modern Filipino being enforced in the correct promoting his presence, but With more officers actively on historian Nick Joaquin describes the battle as being an “exercise in manner? waits hidden among roads duty patrolling the streets and futility” that allowed the army to “run to nowhere.” While on one of these and highways to catch you highways with better visibility, daily commutes you’re very likely in a moment of distraction people would be more inclined to Dec. 3, 1984: Kind of mind blowing ... to see one of two things: an active or comfort. I use the word follow the rules of the road. The Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, suffers a massive leak, spewing vast amounts of methyl isocyanate into the air, injuring 558,125 people. 2,259 people are killed instantly, with thousands more dying later due to their injuries. Due to the nature Dear Conscience, of the problems, it is hard to track, but it is estimated that 11-15,000 Question: A persistent young woman wants a shallow people are killed by the so-called Bhopal Disaster. relationship with me, but I’m trying to leave that world Dec. 4, 1110: Bad luck there ... King Sigurd of Norway and King Baldwin of Jerusalem lead their behind. How do I tell her “no”? crusaders on a sack of the city of Sidon during the First Crusade. After the sacking, the city is incorporated into the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Ashley Christie Justin Bolger Sidon is sacked multiple times during the Crusades before finally being Shoulder Devil Shoulder Angel destroyed by the Saracens in 1249 then again by the Mongols in 1260.
younger woman eing used for your Dec. 5, 1847: Up and coming … wants to use you body will only Jefferson Davis is elected to the U.S. Senate. He is most famous for Aand your body. Oh wasteB your heart and being selected as the President of the Confederate States of America in no, that sounds like a your mind. This course 1861. He remains popular in the South to this day. terrible problem. How of action will lead to awful for you. harm for both you and Dec. 6, 1941: Never heard of it? Here’s what this young woman. Great Britain declares war on Finland during the Continuation War, you do … let her. Don’t say “no”. There is no choice but to let her down easy which is a mini-war fought between the Soviets and Finland during There is a finite window of time when and be honest with your feelings. WWII. This is a rare example of democracies declaring war on each the younger opposite sex will be attracted to you You have an entire world before you. Start other. The war lasts until 1944, at which point the Finns surrender. The physically. Soon, they won’t be attracted to you at walking forward; move on from the rubble of your Finns lose about 60,000 men, while the Soviets lose 200,000. Unlike all. And in the way distant future they’ll only be past. You’ve experienced the less mature before, and most other countries defeated by the Soviets, they do not occupy attracted to your bank account. it’s left you unfulfilled thus far. Why would taking Finland, and Communism doesn’t take hold. You have to strike while the iron is hot my this old path lead somewhere new? friend. Strike out on this new venture, hero! Dec. 7, 43 BCE: When in Rome … Do you know what the best thing is about The best thing about a mature woman Famous Roman statesman and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero attractive younger women? Their short attention your age is that they are taking their time to find is assassinated by soldiers working for Mark Antony, who is Cicero’s most powerful enemy. Cicero’s last words reportedly are: “There is span. You’re the flavor of the month. Soon she’ll someone to care for and to be loved by. She will nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me forget about you and move on to the next guy. Then give you the time and interest you deserve as long properly.” you will have missed your chance. as you’re willing to do the same for her. Plus, once she’s done with you, you’re free When you find this woman, you will have to move on to all of her hot young friends, because everything you need in life. You’ll be a real team, a I know these girls and I know they always travel in family. Thought for the week: packs. You’ve just been having fun all your life, “In anger nothing right nor judicious can be done.” You have the rest of your life to be all and someday you’ll want to redeem yourself and -Marcus Tullius Cicero responsible and mature. Doing the “right” thing your honor. What better place than here? What is only for the old and ugly. You’re young, she’s better time than now? younger … have fun and getcha some! What do you think? Both letters to the editor and guest columns are welcome.
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Men’s Basketball 2010-11 Schedule Volleyball: A Season Review Fri Dec 10 Dale Bates Tournament Eugene, OR TBA Sat Dec 11 Dale Bates Tournament Eugene, OR TBA Scott Landgren Sun Dec 12 Dale Bates Tournament Eugene, OR TBA Sports Editor Fri Dec 17 Shoreline C.C. Crossover Seattle, WA TBA Sat Dec 18 Shoreline C.C. Crossover Seattle, WA TBA This season had its ups and downs for the Linn- Sun Dec 19 Shoreline C.C. Crossover Seattle, WA TBA Benton Volleyball team. The season was filled with great Tue Dec 28 Clackamas C.C. Tournament Oregon City, OR TBA wins and some tough losses. What stood out for the team Wed Dec 29 Clackamas C.C. Tournament Oregon City, OR TBA was how they finished. Overall the LB volleyball team Thu Dec 30 Clackamas C.C. Tournament Oregon City, OR TBA Sat Jan 8 Lane C.C. Eugene, OR 6:00 PM finished with a record of 28-16 and a second place finish in the Southern region at 7-3. At the NWAACC tourney, the team ended up taking fifth place, a great accomplishment. Coach Jayme Frazier will have to hit the recruiting Women’s Basketball 2010-11 Schedule trail this year in order to fill her roster. She has only three freshmen returning from this season. The team also has a redshirt freshmen returning next season. “We have tryouts this Sunday the fifth, to start Fri Dec 3 Blue Mountain C.C. Walla Walla, WA TBA looking at the future of LB Volleyball. It will start taking Sat Dec 4 Walla Walla C.C. Walla Walla, WA TBA Thu Dec 9 Yakima Valley C.C. Yakima, WA 6:00 PM shape, but I will not truly know the roster until July / Fri Dec 10 Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA 6:00 PM August 2011,” said Coach Frazier. Fri Dec 17 Bellevue College Crossover Bellevue, WA TBA If there was one word to describe the 2010 LB Sat Dec 18 Bellevue College Crossover Bellevue, WA TBA volleyball team, it would be heart. Even when they were Sun Dec 19 Bellevue College Crossover Bellevue, WA TBA down in a game or the match, they pulled together and Tue Dec 28 Chemeketa C.C. Tournament Salem, OR TBA Wed Dec 29 Chemeketa C.C. Tournament Salem, OR TBA pushed hard to get a victory. They had many injuries Thu Dec 30 Chemeketa C.C. Tournament Salem, OR TBA that forced missed games. Another thing it did was force Sat Jan 8 Lane C.C. Eugene, OR 4:00 PM team members into playing positions that they normally wouldn’t. One thing the LB team did have was experience. To see the full schedule a visit ; http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/athletics This team was made up of seven sophomores and only three freshmen. Over the whole season the team had many different lineups and had a good rotation of young and old Brought to you by: players that mixed well together. “Some key players were Amanda Berry with keeping our serve receive strong, Julianna Evola with putting up great sets, aces, and kills in the front row, Amy Trower with leading in blocks, and Emily Buchheit with leading in kills,” said sophomore Kristina Crivello. If you were to look at the box scores from the Impressions season, you would see that the LB team took teams to 4 or Salon 5 games every match. Some of the games they were down Silent Night, in and found ways to come back and that was just part of Holy Night the LB season, they never gave up in anything they did. At the NWAACC tournament held at Mt. Hood Community College, the team went 3-2 and played well in every match that they were in. The team ended up taking Bring in this coupon for fifth place in the whole NWAACC. Celebrate the birth of Christ “For me, the best things about this season were and view over 600 nativity exhibits 15% off seeing all of our hard work from August 2009-November When: December 3rd-5th 1524 Queen Ave SE 21st 2010 being paid off. We got to spend so much time Time: 1 - 8:30pm each day Call Vinca at together and at times it seemed like a lot, but I am really Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 541.924.0551 or 541.990.6606 thankful I met these girls and I’m going to miss them a lot,” 4141 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis Appointments or Walk-ins said sophomore Emily Buchheit. This season was very successful, as the team Friday, Dec. 3rd 4:30 & 5:30pm - Nativity Story Puppet Show finished second in the Southern region and played well at 6 - 6:30pm – Bell Choir of the Church of the Good Samaritan the NWAACCs. They have a small team to build on next 7 - 7:30pm – Heart of the Valley Festival and Children’s Choirs year but expect to have big things for the team next season. This was a special team that did one very important thing: th Saturday, Dec. 4 they played as a team and always put the team first. 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30pm - Nativity Story Puppet Show 7 - 7:30pm – “Shine for Me Again, Star of Bethlehem,” Community Choir “I will miss them as individuals. I will miss them as a group. These sophomores have just matured so much Sunday, Dec. 5th in the last year. They made huge changes in their lives. 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30pm - Nativity Story Puppet Show Some overcame adversity to make athletics and academics 5 - 5:30pm – Corvallis High School Jazz Choir a priority. A few of these players learned how to trust, some 6 - 6:30pm – Carillon of Praise Handbell Choir, Albany First Assembly of God 7 - 8pm – Christmas Devotional broadcast with music by the Tabernacle Choir learned to lead. I will miss these freshman as well as they mature and become sophomore leaders. It is amazing to see Free Admission how different players can be from one year to the next,” The exhibit and concerts are free of charge, no donations accepted, and building is handicapped accessible. said Coach Frazier. The Commuter Page 5 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Ca m p u s Ne w s Wednesday, December 1, 2010 And the Winner Is: Op Ed: Webrunner But Is It Fair?
one chosen to win the prize. SIS Gets a One very interesting thing hen the student president wins a school-wide to note about the contest is that Wcompetition, does your Spevacek was not the only one to mind leap to the conclusion New Name come up with the name Webrunner. that more is going on than Roxie Putman, who works in what is on the surface? Jordan Tunstill Admissions, also submitted that Well, that was my A&E Editor name. first thought when Tyler Spevacek won because he Spevacek was declared winner From one president, to submitted his name first on Oct. of the contest to pick the best another. 12, while Putman did not enter her name for the SIS (Student On Wed., Nov. 17, Jordan Tunstill choice until Oct. 19. Information System). He was A&E Editor LBCC President Greg Hamann Try not to get your head too awarded an iPad as a prize. My announced the winner of the filled with conspiracy though. conspiracy radar went crazy when that happened. contest to pick the best new Sally Moore, associate dean As the student president, Spevacek has quite name for the SIS (Student Info of Academic Development, a bit of influence with both staff and other student System). Communication Arts, and leaders. His role as president inevitably means that Over 500 people Mathematics, said the name of the he will be working with faculty. It’s worth noting that submitted school-related names, student was not known until after the committee of six that decided on the winner was and all were reviewed by a the contest-winning entry was made up of faculty and staff. selected committee to decide picked. Now, although there is ABSOLUTELY what would be the winning Hopefully that will be enough NO proof of tampering with the contest, and the name. The prize was a brand Jordan Tunstill to put the minds of the conspiracy committee wasn’t supposed to know who submitted new iPad. Tyler Spevacek wins a new iPad after his submission is theorists to rest on this issue. which name, it would have been far too easy for The new name? It will chosen the new name of SIS. Moore was thrilled with the Spevacek’s name, “Webrunner,” to be spread around now be called (drumroll please): 518 names that were submitted and said that although the Student Life and Leadership room. Webrunner. This name is in reference to the school’s it was a tough choice to pick just one, the committee Heck, it could have even happened on mascot, the roadrunner. in charge of selecting a winner was able to almost- accident. Whether it was malicious or not is not the And the winner? Tyler Spevacek, who is the unanimously decide after an hour of deliberation. point. The point is that simply by winning, Spevacek president of the Associated Student Government. So, the name has been decided, the prize has turned heads and led people to question the Spevacek was thrilled to win. He said, “I had a pretty been awarded, and, “Webrunner” will go into effect during authenticity of the contest. positive attitude the whole time.” the first week of January. There is a simple way to get around this “I would sit in the Student Life and Leadership If you were hoping to win this competition, don’t in the future. If somebody has a position of any office and half-jokingly say that I was going to win. I guess be too disappointed. There is another event coming up authority at the school (e.g. student government), it’s just positive thinking paying off.” where you could be president of the school for a day. For then they should not be allowed to participate in However, there were a few raised heads when more information, you check out our article about it on school contests. Problem solved. people realized that the ASG student president was the page 9. Hatfield Exhibit Gets a Makeover
Tony Brown The Commons Fare Photo Editor 12/01-12/07 The Hatfield Marine Science Center has given the Wednesday Dishes: Beef Goulash, Roast Chicken and Cauliflower LBCC Graphic Arts students an Curry opportunity to give an otherwise Soup: Chicken Noodle and Minestrone boring exhibit a complete makeover. Mark Farley, the exhibit designer at the Hatfield Center, Thursday asked the students to redesign Dishes: Coconut Braised Short Ribs, Pork Schnitzel the “Dive and Explore” exhibit, and Tempura Vegetable which is sponsored by National Soup: Spanish Chicken and Beer Cheese
Oceanic and Atmospheric Provided by Harold Wood Administration. Exhibit model constructed by graphic arts students Jessica Bonnettt, Morgan This is not the first time Ulrich and Jawann Venavle. Friday the graphic arts students have Chef’s Choice helped out at the science center criterion for the display was that at Hatfield, which is made up of said John Aikman, faculty advisor it had to be fun and educational. members form each department. for the graphic arts department. From the 15 displays, five “A selection will be solutions where chosen based on made after the holidays,” said Monday Last year the students redesigned Chef’s Choice and replaced old and aging suggestions from Aikman and Farley, “after which a grant will be signage throughout the science Farley. written and the displays will be center. The students were then built.” The process for the divided into five groups and There is not a definite Tuesday display started last spring when worked to design displays based timeline for completion, but Chef’s Choice all of the 15 students where given on a common theme. From these graphic arts students will be the assignment to create their five, only two where chosen and included in the construction of own version of the exhibit. The presented to a panel of judges the new exhibit. Page 6 The Commuter Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Fe a t u r e http://commuter.linnbenton.edu A Long Journey for One Vote Editorial: Internalized Racism Sean Briggs hen do words become an comes to our mind, we should and he shared a story about his Contributing Writer Winsult? think twice before we speak. racial experience when he first “One Woman, One Vote,” a documentary shown in the Recently I was waiting Because even if there are no moved to Corvallis. A man, who Diversity Achievement Center, was a reminder of what the American for the bus at the school intention to harm others, my friend didn’t know, asked him woman had to go through to be able to vote. A hundred years ago, bus station and heard words or comments out of curiosity where he was women did not have the right to vote. The old adage of being “seen someone say, “He was can be hurtful and from. After my friend answered and not heard” was an unfortunate way of life for women in America. wearing mascara. He unpleasant. Having a the man, he said, “Oh, so are you The film takes us back to a time when things were anything but simple must be gay.” The phrase poor impression on a terrorist?” in a serious tone of for women; they were down right horrendous and there was nothing was filled with hatred others happens to voice. I was surprised by the fact they could do about it. and ignorance. What if anyone, but there needs that even in a diverse city such In the mid-1800s, Katie Staten rose up, making her opinions it was because he had a Maya Sharuma to be a courtesy among as Corvallis, there are people known in articles nationwide. She was an activist for women’s rights. costume party the night Contributing Writer people. With the rise like this man (though perhaps Inspired by Staten, Susan B. Anthony became an advocate for women’s before? The person of negative perception he was from a different city). equality with men and full rights under the Constitution. Lucy Stone, might have said it subconsciously, about Islam and Muslims in the I didn’t want to believe that keeping her own name when married, spoke out against the role of but how would you feel if United States, the ignorance has this happened in Corvallis, but women in society. She stated, “Women who depart society’s roles will someone talked about you in a overwhelmingly distorted the regrettably, this kind of incident suffer, but I did it.” stereotypical terminology? image of them and has become happens everywhere. From the beginning of the film, you could feel the reverence Another comment that widespread. Even so, why don’t everyone in the room had for the women who were portrayed before made me uneasy was when I was I met a student from we once again put ourselves us on the silver screen. Each one had given part if not all of their lives watching a program hosted by Afghanistan who received an into other’s shoes and think and effort so that women could have a voice in society. an African-American man with aggravating expression at school about what it’s like to be When asked later if women’s suffrage groups were needed my friend. Since I found him in Portland. One misunderstood, today, one attendee voiced, “Absolutely, but the topics discussed attractive, I said, “He’s somewhat day while he was What’s more pre-judged, and would be totally different. Women still need a voice in our attractive.” Then my friend said, praying in class, his unfortunate is that classified from “He’s too black for you.” So I female classmate those who don’t community.” he himself didn’t Women’s rights were moving west in the mid-1800s. Picking immediately responded, “I didn’t talked to him, but know you well? up steam with the expansion of America, western states were more know that you are a racist.” He he couldn’t talk recognize his How ignorant open and tolerant to hearing about women’s rights. Elis Meridith replied, “I’m not.” I was angry; back to her. Later he racial comments. would it be wrote a weekly column for one of Colorado’s leading publications. She I was in complete shock and at apologized to her to categorize advocated that money and literature were imperative to the success of a loss for words. Because I’m of for not responding. someone at first women’s rights. Likewise, Colorado was the first state in the Union to mixed heritage myself, being Then she asked him why, so he sight? Words like gay, stupid, and ratify women’s suffrage laws, passing by a slim margin. It was clear by Indian and Japanese, comments explained to her that he was retarded may be used casually now that this fight would not be easy to win. like these cut me like a knife. a Muslim and was praying for and without intention to offend When asked if women see the same prejudices outlined in What’s more unfortunate is that God. Her initial reaction was, others. However, once those the movie in today’s society, Mark Lehnert stated they are different; he himself didn’t recognize his “Muslim? Oh, terrorists!” words leave your mouth, they’ll women still go through injustice, but we have laws that prevent unjust racial comments. Similarly, I was talking to remain in others’ minds and treatment of anyone. Regardless of what my friend who is from Pakistan, hearts eternally. The film ended with a sense of victory and hope, because not two decades after the turn of the century, women in this country gained the right to vote. The women of that era did not give up – they kept going just like the mothers, grandmothers, friends, sisters, and activists of today. They are strong in the defense of their rights, Weiss and Klampe Improvise courageous and ideological. Today, most voters are women, making up more than 54 percent of the vote. Just remember, there was a long road Discussion on Diversity for women to be able to make their choice known.
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Lisa A M Bauman planning his destructive deed since he was reference and his connection to Corvallis “To think that someone could Advertising Assistant 15 years old. through OSU, the Corvallis Gazette- retaliate like that is horrendous!” said Fortunately, Times produced an article Muna Hassan, another dual-enrolled This season’s festivities have Mohamud’s plans were that showcased Salman LBCC/OSU student who is Somali-born been hot – too hot actually. Portland has thwarted. He was arrested “To think that Alfarisi Islamic Center where and is part of the Muslim community suffered bomb threats and in retaliation an after attempting to someone could Mohamud occasionally in Corvallis. “[The bombing attempt in arsonist targeted a Corvallis mosque. detonate the bomb. What retaliate like that attended prayers. Portland] is not a representative of Islam. The annual tree-lighting Mohamud didn’t know is horrendous!” In the article, there was That goes against everything our religion ceremony that occurs the day after was his bomb was a decoy a statement from the mosque teaches us.” Thanksgiving is a proud tradition for put together by FBI that denounced Mohamud’s “The young people are afraid Portland. On Nov. 27, people were densely agents in a sting operation. actions and made it clear that he was not a for their parents. They are afraid to be in packed together to view the spectacular In the article, Mohamud further regular attendee of the Mosque. The article public now,” said another LBCC student 75-foot tree provided by Stimson Lumber went on to cite his religious beliefs as the communicated the center’s feelings against who didn’t want to be identified. Company. The Pacific Youth Choir and reason for this destruction. “To my parents the bombing attempt, but it also brought Yosof Wanly, the center’s imam, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana were prepared to who held me back from Jihad in the cause attention to the place of worship. told MSN reporters that he is thinking host a sing-a-long. Thomas Lauderdale, of Allah. I say to them ... if you make allies The next day, a fire was set in the about temporarily relocating his family members of Pink Martini, and the Oregon with the enemy, then Allah’s power ... will mosque, and many have been affected by because of the possibility of hate crimes. Symphony were also there to perform for ask you about that on the day of judgment, it. “My friend messaged me on Facebook the crowd. and nothing that you do can hold me around 2 a.m. and asked me what was Mohamed Osman Mohamud, a back.” going on at the mosque. I didn’t even Mosque 19-year-old, Somali-born, former OSU Beaverton Muslim leaders respond. I went over right away,” said one student attended this event with a different expressed concern about the incident. dual-enrolled LBCC/OSU student who Fundraiser idea in mind. He is accused of planning Imam Mikal Shabazz, president of the asked to remain anonymous. to detonate a car bomb in the middle of Oregon Islamic Chaplains Organization, Eighty percent of the center’s Al Jabal Restaurant Portland’s crowded streets during the made a formal statement that he in no way office was burned. There were Holy 2240 SW 3rd St., Corvallis ceremony. “It’s gonna be a fireworks show supports Mohamud’s actions. Scriptures left in ruin and melted ... a spectacular show,” said Muhamud, This religious connection caused electronics. The fire did not spread to Now - Dec. 3 according to an article on the Huffington a chain of events that no one could worship areas or any other rooms, but the Post. Muhamud had reportedly been have predicted. Because of the religious tragedy has left many people unnerved. Blaming and Burning: Embarrassing BUY 10 s I’m sure most of you have heard, a 19-year- to Americans and make us all look bad. GET ONE old Muslim man from Corvallis attempted to It’s sickening to see Corvallis in the news Adetonate a bomb in Portland recently. In response again for another hate crime. Hopefully this will NORTH FREE! to this terrorist act, we’ve had another act of remain an isolated incident of a hate-filled radical, CORVALLIS terrorism: Somebody decided to and we can all work towards better resolutions. 29th & Grant NEW! Frequent (541)452-3115 set the Corvallis mosque on fire. Open 7-9 Daily Buyer cards for The damage wasn’t that bad, and I’ll end this with some words of wisdom. coffee, muffins SOUTH fortunately nobody was hurt. & scones, and CORVALLIS oatmeal... This is really just mind “In anger nothing right nor judicious can be done.” 1007 SE 3rd blowing, and I can’t believe it Cicero (541)753-3115 Saves you time Open 7-9 Daily and money! happened. While it is completely “... To build for man a world without fear, we must be understandable to be angry without fear. To build a world of justice, we must be www.firstalt.coop that somebody would try to kill Adam LaMascus Opinion Editor just.” innocent people, committing Dag Hammarskjöld (Nobel Peace Prize winner and terrorism of your own is hardly the solution. First former UN Secretary-General) of all, this is completely bigoted and ridiculous, blaming all Muslims for the act of one insane person. “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them It’s like burning down churches because Christians that curse you, do good to them that hate you, were the people who committed the Holocaust. Not and pray for them which despitefully use you, and only does this make no sense rationally, there is no persecute you.” human dignity involved here either. Jesus Secondly, this does nobody any good, and “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the if anything, makes things worse. I even have a friend attribute of the strong.” in Britain who heard about this, which goes to show Gandhi how much our reactions are being watched by the “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and world. We’re not terribly popular right now. Crazy tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil people are saying we are trying to wage a war against person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, Islam, and our actions have even caused some turn to him the other also.” rational people to doubt us. Going and burning this e Jesus mosque will only confirm the accusations of the crazies, and will make people think that perhaps they “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” are right after all. Considering we need all the help Gandhi we can get to solve the problems caused by radical “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has Islamic terrorists, the last thing we need to be doing no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has Write. Snap. Edit. Print. is alienating even more people than we already have. any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no The Commuter is looking for reporters, photographers, Where people like al-Qaeda are an embarrassment superiority over black nor a black has any superiority and copy editors to join the staff. to Islam and make Muslims look bad, people like over white except by piety and good action.” whoever burned the mosque are an embarrassment Muhammad Page 8 The Commuter Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Ca m p u s Ne w s http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Ducks and Beavers Team Up to Shed Blood Off the Field
Lacey Jarrell a drawing for a chance to win Managing Editor Civil War tickets. “I’ve donated I think On Nov. 15 and 17, 10 times now, and I do it LBCC and the Red Cross jointly because it’s very easy and so hosted the school’s first blood very important to the Red drive of the year, the Civil War Cross,” said returning donor Blood Drive. The drive drew and student Gary Brittsan in an approximately 100 donors over e-mail. the two days. Every year LBCC hosts The Red Cross one blood drive per term. One collected 82 units of blood, pint of whole-blood is taken which topped their goal of over a half hour period unless 81 units. The units have the a donor signs up for double potential to save over 246 lives. red cell donation. According to Thanks to the many redcross.org, a double red cell people who signed up, and donation can take up to 20-30 then followed through by minutes longer than a normal actually showing up for the draw, but can take as much appointment, the school was as twice as much blood while able to help the Red Cross meet returning platelets and plasma and beat their goal. In the past, back into your blood stream. people who have made up the Whole-blood donors highest percentage of donors can donate every 56 days. are walk-ins according to Tim According to Babcock,
Babcock, Student Programming about one-third of the students Lacey Jarrell Board (SPB) representative. who donated were recruited Jacob Clouse donates blood for the first time at the blood drive on Nov. 15 in the hopes of winning some Civil War game “Most of the time we’re in Takena Hall by the SPB on tickets. lucky to get 40 percent of the two consecutive Mondays, and people who sign up, show up,” about one-third were recruited The Red Cross had two and wanted to donate were not Cross blood drive January he said. directly from the Red Cross other drives simultaneously, able to because of the limitation. 26-27. Make an appointment Jacob Clouse, student database. The final portion of which lead to a small number of “We had to turn a lot of at Student Life &Leadership and first time donor, said his donors were recruited by a mass beds for LBCC. Only three were people away unfortunately,” said located on the first floor of the main motivation for donating e-mail that was sent out to staff available the first day and about Babcock. Student Union, or go to givelife. blood was being entered into and students asking for support. five the second. Many students Sign-ups are now org and enter the sponsor code who found out about the drive available for the next Red LBCC.
Pregnancy Center Provides Options
Dawnita Cooper Contributing Writer
Options, located at 409 1st Ave. in Albany, is a nonprofit organization where women can go when they have an unexpectant pregnancy. All the services are free and women can get help with no strings attached. Options is nonjudgemental; their whole purpose is to help women. Karen Tameling is the executive director at Options. She enjoys helping women in the community and aims to provide warm and friendly atmosphere as soon as you enter the door. The services they provide are pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, community referrals and one on one support for unexpectant mothers. The facility also just received a new ultra-sound machine through a grant from Focus on the Family. Right now, Options is giving out baby bottles to be filled with change to raise money for all the services at options so they can continue to help women. If you or anyone you know might need our services please feel free to call or stop by Options is here to help! Or if you would like to support the program or become a volunteer please feel free to contact Dawnita Cooper Options at 541-924-0160 or go to possiblypregnant.org Karen Tameling, executive director of Options, shows off the new ultrasound machine at the Albany office. “Options is just here to help women with unexpectant pregnancies and give support,” said Tameling. The Commuter Page 9 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Ca m p u s Ne w s Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Ever Wanted to Rule the School?
Lacey Jarrell institution the students never get to see,” said Managing Editor Hamann. However, students should not fear Aspirations of becoming president? the impending doom and responsibility of Don’t wait until you graduate college to reach presidency. your dreams. Enter the “You Could Be President According to Bruce Clemetson, vice For a Day!” contest at LBCC. president of student services, the winning In this unique opportunity, the winning student will not be expected to do anything student will get to see the inner workings of “scary” or out of the ordinary like give a public LBCC firsthand, while President Greg Hamann appearance or a speech. Staff, including Renee attends his/her classes all day Jan. 19, 2011. Windsor-White, executive assistant to the When the president and the student president, will also be standing by to support change places, each will have an opportunity the student with the calender events and to interact and face the challenges each of the introductions. positions offer. Hamann will attend a student’s “I’ll be here all day and it would be just full schedule of classes for the day, including like I was their executive assistant,” she said. taking notes and meeting other campus The student will finish off the day with obligations. Sorry students, no substitution for a meeting of the Board of Education where he exams. or she will share a short essay reflecting what “This is really an opportunity to make they have learned from the day. a connection with students, which is why I’m To enter the contest, submit a 2011 How to enter: here,” said Greg Hamann, LBCC president. winter term schedule and a 100-word essay A day in the life of the president that answers the question, “What would you Submit: A 100-word essay answering the question, “What would includes lunch at LBCC’s Santiam Restaurant do for the college in one day if you were LBCC you do for the college in one day in you were LBCC with a school board member. The winning President?” President?” student will also attend a budget committee Submissions should be turned in to Plus a copy of your winter term schedule hearing for a behind-the-scenes look at how Student Life & Leadership by 5 p.m. Dec. 10, To: Student Life & Leadership administrators decide which positions will be 2010. refilled, or eliminated and where the schools For more information click the “You Deadline: Fri. Dec. 10 by 5 p.m. investments are made, and why. Could Be President for a Day!” link on LBCC’s “It’s a way of seeing a part of the homepage. More Info: www.linnbenton.edu Club Cultivates Knowledge of Nature
Rayeed Mohammed Ibtesam Contributing Writer
Abies alba, abies firma, abies procera ... a plethora of information resides in the trees, flowers, and greeneries that surround us. It is indeed exceedingly surprising how so few of us know about them or at least care to let others know about it. Fortunately, our very own campus boasts four new interpretive signs that have been recently erected. By reading these signs, one can amass a great deal of information ranging from the plants’ latin names to their colors, characteristics, and much more. Wesley Julsrud, a plant enthusiast and Horticulture major installed the interpretive signs at different locations on campus as part of a practicum. You can find them at the Native Garden/Oak Savannah located on the north side of the large oak grove east of the Calapooia Center, the Sustainability Garden located between Red Cedar and Madrone Hall, the Organic Farm and Gardens located east of the soccer field and north of the barns, and at the Bioswale/ Rain Garden area located between the soccer field and the Organic Gardens. Tony Brown One of the new interpretive signs in the Sustainabiltiy Garden between Red Cedar and Madrone Hall. These professionally designed interpretive signs “are intended to inform the reader of the purpose of the campus has been active for quite a while and has taken plant lover to volunteer his or her time and effort to help garden and how it fits into the area where it is located. part in landscaping a couple of different locations on make our campus healthier. Visit the “Clubs” section The Horticulture Department is always looking campus. on the LBCC website or call Joleen Schilling, the club’s for new ways to improve the practical applications of Aided by expert faculty members in their advisor, at 541-917-4596 for more information. that field of study by expanding and integrating existing respective fields, students have also undertaken the Even if you don’t see yourself volunteering, at areas to compliment the Albany campus as a unit,” wrote construction of a new greenhouse project in the Organic least take a stroll around and see what has been done Julsred in a practicum review. Farm area. or is underway to develop the vicinity - you won’t be Indeed, the Horticulture Department on The Horticulture Club invites anyone who is a disappointed. Page 10 The Commuter Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Ca m p u s Ne w s http://commuter.linnbenton.edu donations to help support study for finals on Dec. 5. Math, the Linn-Benton Lunch reading, writing, and study CORVALLIS-OSU Holiday Favorites Box program. There will be skills help. Food and drinks SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Marlan Carlson, Music Director different ethnic rooms featuring provided by Associated Student 105th Season Steven Zielke, Choral Director crafts such as construction of Government. Chinese masks, Kwanza bead Mon. - Fri. 12/6-10 Nicolai: Mass in D Major necklaces, and dreidel making. Vivaldi: Concerto for Oboe Book Buyback Entertainment for the event Szymko: Entro en la Vida Sell your books back for the will include cookie decorating, Ysaÿe: Chant d’Hiver holidays! Handel: Hallelujah Chorus pictures with Santa (make your own frame station), balloon Friday 12/10 ...and more holiday favorites Thursday 12/2 artists, and other things. Benton Center Pottery Sale Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:00 pm The Heavens are Telling! Sunday 12/5 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. • Benton Center LaSells Stewart Center, OSU 7:30 – 9 p.m. • Russell Tripp Both functional and one-of- Performance Center Albany Center Study Jam a-kind pieces will be for sale Reserved seats $15, $25, $30 The LBCC Choirs (The Re- 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Learning Center at affordable prices. Pieces are TicketsOregon.com Choired Element Chamber Do you need a place to study by made using techniques such as COSUSymphony.org Choir, The Concert Choir, The yourself or with a group? Come high fire, salt glaze and wood fire to Study Jam, sponsored by your Generously sponsored by: Men’s Ensemble, The Blue Light pottery. All high fire pieces are Special, and The Sirens) will have Associated Student Government! oven, microwave and dishwasher a concert conducted by James Learning Center resources, math, safe. A portion of all sales goes Reddan. writing and study skills help, text to support the LBCC ceramics Saturday 12/4 book rentals and free food will all studio. For more information, be available! College students free with student ID at box o ce Children’s Winter Festival contact LBCC’s Benton Center at 1 – 4 p.m. • Commons 541-757-8944. Corvallis-OSU Symphony welcomes students of all majors to audition. Benton Center Study Jam It’s a free event for all so bring Monday 1/3 Scholarships available for advanced players. Call (541) 737-5591 for information. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Benton Center your friends and family. We Come to the Benton Center to First Day of Winter Term will be accepting canned food My how time flies ...
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Jordan Tunstill A&E Editor a Holiday Movie
Ashley Christie seem fresh. If you are dead-set on animation, learn Page Designer from the Rankin/Bass classics. (My favorite is “The Year Without a Santa Claus.”) Good holiday movies have a never-ending Susan Boyle - “The Gift” shelf life. They will get watched and re-watched year Don’t make it a horror film. You probably know her after year. The bad ones will be forgotten before The idea of an old fat man best from “Britain’s Got Talent,” New Year’s. While it is a magical season where breaking into my house, eating where she wowed the crowd with anything can happen, there are some common my food, and rewarding little kids’ Enya - “And Winter Came” fantastic performances and an holiday movie mistakes that should never happen good behavior is scary enough. A I have never heard a eventual second-place finish. … again. psychopathic snowman in “Jack holiday album like Enya’s “And Now she’s got a holiday Here are some rules to remember: Frost” (1997) or slain sorority sisters in “Black Winter Came.” It is full of album that has 10 tracks of Christmas” (1974) don’t really scream holly jolly harmonies and lyrics that seem to exactly what you would expect Don’t screw-up a classic. Christmas, they just scream. If you are going to float around in your mind. from Boyle: slow, soothing songs I’m all about being original and make it all about the blood and gore, then at least My favorite thing about that show off her immense vocal showing your creativity, but if come up with an original title. “The Gingerdead it is that only one of the songs on range. it ain’t broke don’t fix it. “How Man,” “Satan Claus,” “Silent Night, Deadly Night” the 12-track CD is a traditional “The Gift” only has the the Grinch Stole Christmas!” … these show as much creativity as the porn Christmas song; the rest are all old classics on it, so if you like was cartoon perfection. Now every industry and I think you can do better. Enya originals. your holidays with a bit of pop, time I think about it all I can see is Jim Carrey That doesn’t mean that the movie has to Enya’s rendition of the hold back on this one. Otherwise, overacting in green makeup. And don’t stretch a 30 be happy, friendly, or feature singing and dancing one traditional song, “Come O enjoy. minute short into a 90 minute feature by adding reindeer. “Die Hard,” “The Ref,” “Trapped in Come Emmanuel,” is absolutely a backstory. “Grinch: Origins” would have been Paradise,” and “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” are all top- amazing. a better title for Ron Howard’s 2000 atrocity “Dr. quality films that just happen to take place around Seuss’ How the Ginch Stole Christmas.” Christmas. They’re better in a lot of ways because You can still put your own spin on things. you don’t overload on the sugary sweetness of more After the umpteenth “A Christmas Carol,” a little traditional holiday films. reimagining is much appreciated. Casting Vanessa Williams as Ebony Scrooge in “A Diva’s Christmas Don’t substitute big-name actors Carol” or watching Michael Cain act along side a for a good script. bunch a muppets in “The Muppet Christmas Carol” This problem seems to be are both good fun. Just don’t go overboard on the occurring more and more. Studios changes; like the holiday cookies, everything in want to cash in on the “it” actor of Glee: The Music - moderation. the moment so they slap a holiday “The Christmas Album” themed story together and expect him/her to carry This 12-track album Don’t be too creative. the film. Yes, Vince Vaughn is hilarious and Reese sounds a lot like the rest of the The holidays are all about Witherspoon is adorable, but that doesn’t save a Sufjan Stevens - “Glee” music: upbeat, pop-filled, traditions and the familiar. When piece of crap script like “Four Christmases.” “Jingle “Songs for Christmas” and happy. it comes to movie-making, stick All the Way,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Christmas Alright folks, this is It covers all the familiar with the basics and don’t try to with the Kranks” are all guilty of forfeiting story for about as unique as it gets. grounds of holiday music with make it all fancy with new tricks celebrity and it must be stopped. Sufjan Stevens’ 45-track songs like “Jingle Bells” and “O and the latest technology. Robert It’s okay to cast well-known actors in your Christmas album is filled with Holy Night.” The songs feature Zemeckis gets so obsessed with motion capture and movie. “Love Actually” and “The Family Stone” original songs, well-done covers a wide variety of lead vocalists CGI animation technology that he doesn’t see what both have a slew of popular actors and they are of popular ones, and is perhaps from the TV show cast. it actually looks like. “The Polar Express” and 2009’s really good. What do they do right? They remember the most impressive holiday There is one song that is “A Christmas Carol” both have animation that make it’s about the script and not the box office haul. collection that I have ever heard. bound to be very controversial. the characters look soulless and creepy. Plus hearing Never forget about the story. And did I mention that “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” sung by Tom Hanks and Jim Carrey voice every other there are 45 tracks?! For $15! two male vocalists. Now that may character gets old really fast. Just remember to keep it simple and rest If you are only going to be a stopping point for some, or a If you want to try something new and assured that no matter what you do, it won’t be buy one album this year, let this selling point for others. innovative do it with the script. Think “A Christmas worse than “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.” be your one album. It’s just that This holiday album is Story.” Think “Bad Santa.” Think “Elf.” All of these Happy Holidays everyone! good. not great, but pretty good. movies take classic holiday ideas and make them
What does the holiday season mean to you?
“It’s an “I get to get “It is a time “It’s all about “It’s just nice to opportunity for back home with where I can hope and have time off.” me to get away my family and sleep all day.” Christmas cheer from school be with them.” for me.” and refresh my mind.” Mothana Kathie Hasan Aljanby, Nehemiah Al-zabidi, Dunigan, Computer Clark, Matt Miller, Chemistry Music Science Engineering Undecided Compiled by Jordan Tunstill. The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent the views of The Commuter staff. The Commuter Page 13 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Ar t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Brotherly Love
David Robinson enthusiasm of the actors aided in Contributing Writer lightening the play, and although some of the cast seemed rather “Blood Brothers,” inexperienced, they sang proudly. director Dan Stone’s first play The power of the for Linn-Benton, was a solid play’s contrasting messages was “Harry Potter” Casts Spell grounding for a bright future in somewhat weakened by a focus on the school’s performing arts. the brighter side of life. At times on Audiences The plot centered on it seemed as though some of the Jordan Tunstill an accurate storyline, you can the relationship between twin characters were actually enjoying breathe easy. The film is also brothers Mickey and Edward, being in their bad situations. A&E Editor visually breathtaking; it’s chock played by Cameron Graham and The actors with the As lines started forming full of beautiful panning shots Erik Henry respectively, who are stronger roles were a support for six hours before showtime, the and dazzling special effects. The separated at birth by mothers Mrs. the negative action, and although nerd that lives inside ordinary best cinematographic scene may Johnstone (Michelle Stephenson) the conclusion appeared like a people came out en masse to be when Hermione is reading a and Mrs. Lyons (Jordan Alyssa Archer sudden turn in a rollercoaster, the Ulhman) due to dire financial Twins Mickey (Cameron Graham, change was well executed by the once again demonstrate the book, and the animation of the left) and Edward (Erik Henry) play as level of devotion and fandom book plays in an interestingly circumstances. children in a performance of “Blood leading parts. Johnstone, the Brothers.” The choreography associated with J.K Rowling’s morbid way. was interpretive to say the famous “Harry Potter” series. Novices be warned, if impoverished single mother, was the scenery, which while least, and often bounded Over 3,000 theaters you are not an avid “Potter” fan, and the twin she retains, minimalist, allowed for a wide from the lyrics more than the across America sold out for the you may not be able to follow Mickey, represent the social and variety of settings; only two main music. The characters were not midnight showing that brought the plot completely. Even though psychological shadow of going physical changes occurred: the dancing as much as they were in over $24 million as costumed the movie adaptation cut the without. Meanwhile, Lyons is appearance of doors and the performing actions to music; the fans anxiously awaited “Harry book into two parts to attempt the infertile rich mother who excellent lighting. choreography’s shining moments Potter and the Deathly Hallows to explain everything clearly, it can afford to buy the other twin The latter truly inspired were in the play’s two happiest Pt. 1.” did seem to jump around a bit. because of her husband’s job. great shifts in mood and was songs, “Kid’s Game” and “Bright Dressed in a way that Fans of the books, prepare to The play then explores cohesive with the action. The New Day,” which finished off the many outsiders would find be amazed by the accuracy of the socioeconomic contrasts of lighter aspects of this dark play first act. strange and perhaps even a little the script, both in plot lines and growing up rich or growing up were strongly expressed; humor In these moments, the crazy, fans donned wands, cloaks, dialogue. poor as the boys befriend each was a running theme in the story actors were able to dance their and sharpie-drawn lightning The film is guaranteed to other and grow into adults. full of negative events. hopes out on the stage, bringing bolt scars, while waiting for the leave everyone hanging, and they The songs and music As the characters aged, humor in the first of these songs legacy of “The Boy who Lived” to picked a good spot in the book in the play, conducted by James lyrics twisted from childhood and joy in the second. These continue. to do just that (but I’m not going Reddan, were extremely well fantasies of life being a “kid’s scenes were well performed and How does the movie to spoil that for you). However, performed and were among the game,” to an adult’s reality that some of the most memorable of stack up to the book, you ask? I do recommend that you go get play’s highlights. life is not a game after all. The Also worth noting the play. Well, in my humble opinion, yourself a ticket to “HP 7” if you it’s the best movie adaptation of haven’t already. the series so far. In fact, Rowling When the final chapter is the executive producer for in the series comes out on July redbox review both of the final movies. She has 15, I will be at the premiere, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Rated PG-13, Runtime 112 min.) creative control, which lets her dressed in full wizard garb with keep the storyline on track. wand in hand. Maybe I’ll see you Justin Bolger Scott transforms into a superhero, a If you are worried about there. Editor-in-Chief flying, kung-fu fighting, rock-’n’-roll warrior.” Big fan. Why wouldn’t I be? The frequent battles our hero This is a movie custom-tailored for faces are completely modeled after the ADHD gamer generation. These classic fighting games like good old BEER REVIEW are my people. “Street Fighter II.” Prepare for tasty “[‘Scott Pilgrim’ is] aimed 64-hit combos, super moves, and that Widmer Brothers Brrr squarely at the hearts and minds booming voice shouting “K.O.” at the Jeb Oliver of the under-25 crowd that regards end of every fight. Cheesy though it Staff Writer “Mortal Kombat” with nostalgic sounds, the choreography is actually very warmth,” says Richard Roeper of the well done. The actors never miss a beat, “Brrr” is a seasonal ale Sun-Times. and combat stays fresh in both variety and style made by Widmer Brothers Brewing Based on the graphic novel series by points. 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Beyond the fanastic embellishments, great citrus tasting blend of malt and hops with a slight taste of dark Sort of hits home, doesn’t it? however, “Scott Pilgrim” has a lot of unexpected chocolate if you strain to taste it. The strongest quality of the film is the depth. The main characters grow gradually and “Brrr” was the perfect choice for the recent snowy weather, ultra-fast-paced hilarity that will never let you go – sincerely throughout the film. Together they learn but then again, I would be hard pressed to find a beer which didn’t fit just enjoy! There’s a never-ending supply of witty many of life’s great lessons, including how to put the holiday season. I find “Brrr” would go well with holiday food such banter and quotable one-liners strewn seamlessly your past to rest and transition into the world of as turkey and ham, and with most sweet food. alongside the flashy, comic-style cinematography. mature relationships. I don’t usually like Widmer beers to be honest. In my mind Whew! James S. Rich of dvdtalk.com says, “This they are usually mid-level on the taste scale, but this beer definitely “It has a look all its own, part comic-book is a movie with a lot of heart — heart that is made raised my faith in Widmer. Having drunk my fill at Applebee’s on panel, part arcade video-game screen,” says David out of neon and tastes like candy.” Veterans Day, “Brrr” is now becoming one of my favorites. Edelstein of NPR. “Suddenly, with no explanation, “Scott Pilgrim” is a truly awesome journey. You can find more information on this beer on the Widmer Facebook page, and of course at your local Applebee’s. Page 14 The Commuter Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Su r r e a l Living http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Poetry spotlight
Dream Not I by Justin Bolger by Justin Bolger
We met once I wanted to be your hero, Our eyes at first But those dreams are gone. Then our smiles You’re crying - And our names He is your knight; Instant chemistry Not I
Time and time again It seems that I always fail you, We meet up Time and time again. On purpose now Your smile - We become a pair For him to see; Perfectly in love Not I
Many months go by As I serve you as your darkness, I awake to shift You serve me as mine. You’re not here And besides - You never were He is your light; You don’t exist Not I
But in my dreams It doesn’t have to be this way, You were real But why is it then? A true love lost The reason - I mourn at first Your love’s for him; Life goes on Not I
I miss you still
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Check back next term for more campus close-up stumpers. Where on Campus Am I? Add/Drop An LBCC student generated comic. By Maggie O’Reilly The Commuter Page 15 http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Su r r e a l Living Wednesday, December 1, 2010 THE Holiday Horoscopes Commuter Your weekly guide to the Zodiac STAFF The Commuter is the weekly student-run newspaper for LBCC, financed by student Ar i e s fees and advertising. Opinions expressed 3/21-4/19 in The Commuter do not necessarily reflect those of the LBCC administration, You’ve made a list and checked it Li b r a faculty and Associated Students of LBCC. 9/23-10/23 twice but you’re not Santa Clause Editorials, columns, letters and cartoons ‘Tis the season of absolute reflect the opinions of the authors. ... or are you? You just may be torture for you. Do you use the awesome enough to pull it off. I Editor-in-Chief: angel or star tree-topper? Do you Justin Bolger believe in you. cook ham or turkey? Sit back and Managing Editor: Ta u r u s let someone else make all those Lacey Jarrell 4/20-5/20 really important decisions. News Editor: Tell yourself whatever you want, Alethea Skinner just because you keep your lights Sc o r p i o Opinion Editor: 10/24-11/21 up all year long, it doesn’t mean Adam LaMascus You’ve got it all worked out. that you’re holding on to the A&E Editor: When the fat man steps on the Holiday spirit. It means you’re Jordan Tunstill rug, you’ll pull the rope and the lazy. Take them down; half of Sports Editor: cage will drop and … WAIT … Scott Landgren them are burnt out anyway. this didn’t work when you were Advertising Manager: Ge m i n i five and it won’t work now. Just Frank Warren 5/21-6/21 let it go. Advertising Assistant: You know what my problem is Lisa A M Bauman with you Gemini? Every year I Sag i tta r i u s 11/22-12/21 Page Designer: end up having to buy you two Ashley Christie I can tell from that ear-to-ear grin presents. One for you and one of yours that you’re all Christmas Cartoonists: for your evil twin. What’s worse, Mason Britton, Maggie O’Reilly cheer all the time now. So, I’m you’ll both end up returning unfriending you for the next 25 Photo Editor: them. Tony Brown days. Text me on the 26th. Photo Assistant: Ca n c e r Alyssa Archer 6/22-7/22 Ca p r i c o r n 12/22-1/19 Adviser: It’s okay, stop crying. I know You’re a total Scrooge, but that’s Rob Priewe that other women took the last okay. You’ve worked hard all year Webmaster: Sally Whoever doll and you’ve and you deserve a break. Why Marci Sischo ruined your daughter’s life and give some total slacker a gift Copy Editors: she’ll never forgive you, but don’t Gary Brittsan, Audrey Gomez when you can give yourself one worry, this will all be over soon. instead? Staff Writers: Whitney Bruce, Jeb Oliver, Lisa Le o Singleton 7/23-8/22 Aq u a r i u s 1/20-2/18 Cover Design by: You don’t understand this Santa You can except the fact that Maggie O’Reilly guy. If you lived in the North Rudolph had a red rose, but Letters Welcome Pole with control over hundreds The Commuter encourages readers to use its was it just really shiny, or did it of minions, why would you have “Opinion” pages to express their views on actually glow? Also, why would campus, community, regional and national them making things for other issues. The Commuter attempts to print all he want to play games with the submissions received, but reserves the right people when they could be mean reindeer anyway when he to edit for grammar, length, libel, privacy making things for you? concerns and taste. Opinions expressed by was clearly superior? letter submitters do not represent the views of the Commuter staff or the College. Deliver Vi r g o letters to The Commuter Office, Forum 222 or 8/23-9/22 Pi s c e s at [email protected] 2/19-3/20 In your free time, you’ve Web Address: It’s a magical time of year. http://commuter.linnbenton.edu calculated that the speed Santa How can you be expected to has to travel is at least 1,047 km/ Phone: 541- 917-4451, concentrate on anything but the 4452 or 4453 sec, which means he has to make twinkling lights, bright colors and roughly 822.6 visits a second, Fax: 541- 917-4454 pretty… Oh look, shiny ribbons! which means you totally need to Address: 6500 SW Pacific Blvd. get a life. Albany, OR 97321
An LBCC student generated comic. By Mason Britton Page 16 The Commuter Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Ar t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t http://commuter.linnbenton.edu Coming Attractions Holiday Edition
Dec. 3 The Warrior’s Way (Rated:R) Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush Action/ Fantasy
Dec. 10 The Tourist(Rated:PG-13) Johnny Deep, Angelina Jolie Thriller Surely You Can’t Be Serious
The Tempest (Rated:PG-13) Marci Sischo regard it as the forerunner of ‘Star Trek.’ I just had to Helen Mirren, Russell Brand Webmaster wear a tight uniform and make eyes at Anne Francis. Dramady I was pretty thin back then.” Leslie Nielsen was a comedy legend. But That hit happened in 1956, and for the next The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the before he was a comedy legend, he was a straight- 24 years, Nielsen achieved some fame as romantic faced romantic leading man, a ’50s version of leads in a variety of dramas, until he was cast Dawn Treader (Rated:PG) George Clooney or Harrison Ford. He got his start against type as Dr. Rumack in the comedy classic Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley in live TV during the Golden Age of Television, and “Airplane!” It was in this movie that he uttered the Fantasy went on to do more than 100 films and 1,500 TV immortal line, “I am serious ... and don’t call me shows during his 60-year career. Shirley.” The Company Men (Rated:R) Nielsen, who started out as a “... handsome After “Airplane!” launched Nielsen’s Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones leading man in an industry overstocked with comedy career, in 1982 he was cast as Frank Drebin in “Police Squad!,” a show that got screwed by Drama handsome leading men,” according to Hal Erickson (via Wikipedia), achieved his greatest fame as a its network as badly as “Firefly” got screwed by comedic actor with a nigh-mythical sense of timing FOX, and with the same results. “Police Squad!” Dec. 17 and a talent for deadpan delivery that left was canceled after only six of the funniest his audiences in stitches. Let’s all have a episodes ever, and despite that, Nielsen TRON: Legacy (Rated:PG) moment of solemn, respectful silence still managed to win an Emmy for Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde (punctuated by a whoopie cushion fart Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Sci-Fi noise) for Leslie Nielsen, who died of Series. complications from pneumonia this Even though it was canceled, Yogi Bear (Rated:PG) past Sunday at the age of 84. “Police Squad!” inspired three hilarious Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake And on that note, let’s take a movies featuring Frank Drebin and Comedy quick look back at Nielsen’s career. company: “Naked Gun,” “Naked Gun Starring as 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear,” and “Naked Commander John Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult.” The How Do You Know (Rated:R) J. Adams, Leslie producers were even trying for a Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd Nielsen’s first big fourth movie, but Rom-Com hit was “Forbidden never quite got it Planet.” He played off the ground. your standard-issue Nielsen went Dec. 22 courageous space on to preside Little Fockers (Rated:PG-13) hero investigating over thirty-some Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro the mysterious years of films that Comedy deaths of an entire were generally colony on a distant considered planet. to be critical True Grit (Rated:PG-13) Nielsen failures and cult Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon said of the movie hits, like 1990’s Western (via Wikipedia), “Repossessed,” a “Supposedly a hilarious spoof of Gulliver’s Travels (Rated:PG) science fiction “The Exorcist,” and 1995’s Jack Black, Jason Segal version of “Dracula: Dead and Loving It,” where Comedy Shakespeare’s he parodied the legendary vampire ‘The Tempest,’ himself. [‘Forbidden Leslie Nielsen possessed a Dec. 31 Planet’] was all style and wit unmatched by today’s about the id, entertainers, and his passing has left (Rated:R) Blue Valentine or something behind a gaping comedy void that Ryan Goseling, Michelle Williams like that. Who Hollywood is going to be hard-put to fill. Drama knows? The Remember him fondly, and whatever Trekkies today you do, don’t call him Shirley. Sources: Imdb, Yahoo! Movies, Fandango.com Weekly Weather Predictions Wednesday-12/1 Thursday-12/2 Friday-12/3 Saturday-12/4 Sunday-12/5 Monday-12/6 Tuesday-12/7
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