LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOL.22, N0.14 JAN.30, 1987 housing loans to finance conwritten by -David Chambers misrepresented t~e contracts porated "to promote, build, acquir.e, and manage" hous- struction of th.e projects,'' for in the Jan. 9 edition of the during its negotiations. , MHCC student newspaper, • In addition, it alleges.that ing facilities for students and the benefit of MHCC and LCC and Mt. Hood Com- .the Advocate, the suit was Pacific ·Western Bank •faculty for the- benefit of col- LCC. Under these condiunity . College (MHCC) tions, the colleges agreed "to filed on Oct. 27, 1986, in the (PacWest)" was negligent leges and universities. have filed a joint lawsuit sponsor ASH as·a loan appliCircuit Court of the State of when it surrendered the against t~e owners and cant."' •If Ash had not made Oregon for · Multnomah apartment deeds to ASH in • The complaint also operators of Adult Student . County. these promises, the colleges -1986. alleg~s that '' under the terms Housing (ASH) projects, • The suit claims that the agreed of the proposal, ASH which provides apartments ASH owners and operators ASH denies that LCC and to apply for federal .college see Housing, page 6 for students·at both colleges. broke the original contracts MHCC ever expressed any interest in the apartments, The LCC project, Ash .Lane which ~ would eventually and claims that "neither Apartments, is located at 475 have allowed the two colMHCC nor LCC had the Lindale Dr., in Springfield. leges to assume control of the MHCC has an ASH-built buildings and property, after .statutory authority;' to gain control of the apartments. apartment complex near its the apartments became debt by Robert Wolfe • However, the colleges' TORCH Associate Editor free. • ~resham campus. • It~.also charges that ASH claim ,that ASH was incorAccording . to an article A semester system should replace the traditional term system at all four-year colleges in Oregon, the State Board of Education aecided Jan. 16. The vote was 7 in favor, 3 against, and 1 abstention. Oregon colleges currently hold classes during four 11-week terms. Under the new plan, this will be changed to three 15-week semesters. The change affects all four-year institutions in the state except the School of Medicine at the Oregon Sciences University, which runs all year. Health The concourse. Building Center the in Center by Kelli J. ·Ray The reasons stated in favor of the change include giving TORCH Editor table will be set up from Feb. 4 until either the students more time to study a subject and get to know their income tax deadline, or student interest subto allow faculty more time to prepare for classes, instructor, Does tax-time have you feeling muddled? If sides. a costly week of registration and a round of eliminate to and so, Norman McCloud may help clear things Are the income tax forms themselves book purchases, local media reported. In addition, the evading you? up. change wfll ~ig1; Or~go~. unfrersfries with the majority of McCloud is one of the many volunteers Look no more! The LCC library, also on the four-year mstituhons 1~ the country, simplifying transfer protrained, tested, and certified by the Internal second floor of the Center Building, has the · · cedures. Revenue Service and the Oregon Department most commonly used forms. State tax student-body university of organization an However, of Revenue to assist retired, shut-in, and low- booklets for full-time, part-time, and nonpresidents voted unanimously against the move, according to residents are available near the reference income taxpayers with simple tax forms. the Portland Oregonian. The student officials believe the long He is available at LCC every Wednesday, desk. Instructions for preparing US 1040, semesters will allow students to get even further behind Thursday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p .. m. 1040A, and 1040EZ are also available, as are finals, and the new early September starting time will before themselves. forms the Resourse Student the from at a table across see Semester, page 3 by Lois Grarnrnon . TORCH Associate Editor Semesters in, terms out Tax help, forms available International students mix cultures with peers Blood Mobile makes an Page 6 Page 4 LCC Intense basketball action appearance Pages 8, 9 Community College Month Yuppies; No leaders time to fight student aid cuts forum by Kristine A. Hayes LCC Student forum by Rob Ward ASLCC President February is Community College Month. It's a time for all students and employees of Lane Community College to take a moment and reflect on what this institution means to each and everyone of us. Yet, what do the students mean to the college? Everything! Students are the lifeblood of the college. Students are the sole reason Lane Community College exists. Around 60 percent of the students at Lane receive some sort of financial aid. This aid ranges from Pell grants, to College Work Study, to National Direct Student Loans, to Guarenteed Student Loans. All of the above are subsidized by the federal government. Unfortunately, for students, Pres. Ronald Reagan and Secretary of Education William Bennett believe we don't deserve this aid. Reagan and Bennett believe we should work 40 hours a week at minimum (or subminimum) wages and work our educational goals around that. And if we do need a little "extra" money to pay our bills, we can borrow it. Reagan and Bennett's priorities are screwed up. The Associated Students of Lane Community College are setting up a Finacial Aid Action Committee (FAAC). It is headed by student Senator Dan LaMarche. The purpose of this committe is to (1) educate ourselves about the new and also the proposed changes in financial aid so that (2) we can educate other students. There is a lot to be done. We need help. If you can spare a few minutes a week, contact Dan or myself in 479 Center Building, ext. 2330. President Reagan and Secretary Bennett believe the future of financial aid is high interest loans. They believe grant programs should be phased-out. Futhermore, the new program that Secretary Bennett is excited about is called the ''Income Contingent Loan Program. The ICLP is like the Guaranteed Student Loan, except it is not subsidized by the federal government. Instead, interest accrues on these loans at the annual Treasury Bill rate while the student attends school! Or, the bank can allow it to accrue each year resulting in a higher level of debt upon leaving school. The student's payment rate is contingent ' upon his or her income after leaving school (hence the name of the program). There is no time limit on repayment, and at no time will a borrower be asked to pay more than 15 percent of his/her income per month. The Department of Education is selling this as a big plus, but the ICLP means long-term debt subject to changing interest rates -- this translates into much greater payments over time by borrowers. People with lower incomes will end up paying more because they pay longer. The ASLCC, in conjunction with FAAC, is embarking on a letter-writing campaign to our represenatives to show our disgust with this and some of the other financial aid proposals. Next week in the cafeteria we will also staff a table to provide information. February is Community College month. Let us make sure it will continue to be finacially possible to attend! 11 During the celebration of Martin Luther King's birthday, people were surprised that racial riots were breaking out in this country. People thought that celebrating King's birth would cause a resurgence of positive thinking and help promote racial harmony. Instead, it became all too clear that racial prejudice is still a threat to this country. I think part of the problem can be attributed to the younger college generation -- we are a generation without a cause or a leader. People criticize the college students of today. We are the generation between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, and dubbed "YUPPIEs. Some say we are more concerned about BMW's, bank accounts and finacial status than about the environment, racial harmony or the ERA. But are our attitudes about these issues a result of a lack of concern or a lack of leadership? College students have traditionally been politically active. Riots, marches and protests often start on college campuses to oppose or support what a speaker has said. Men like King and Kennedy were so outspoken that peo- Marriage: trap or togetherness? by Kelli J. Ray TORCH Editor For some, getting married conjures up images of a loving couple agreeing to share their lives together. For others, marriage seems like a . trap. Having recently become engaged, I find myself wondering just how a "loving couple" could evolve into two people who feel "trapped:' Part of it, I think, can be explained by the couple's concept of marriage itself. In their book Open Marriage, Nena and George O'Neill describe two typical situations partners can find themselves in: a "closed marriage, and an '' open marriage.'' When two people enter into a "closed marriage," they essentially agree to follow traditional, sex-role stereotypical patterns of behavior. They also seem to agree to the following: • Possession or ownership of the mate. Saying "You belong to me," is very different than ''You belong with me.'' • Denial of self, i.e., the sacrifice of individual ~-.2eds and identity for the partnership . • Maintenance of the "couple front'' -- perpetuating an image .of togetherness. 11 B~ge2 TheTORCH • Absolute fidelity, i.e., physical and even psychological bonding to each other, through coercion rather than choice. • Total exclusivity -- enforced togetherness will preserve the union; friendships with others will destroy it. Those involved in a closed marriage may not admit, even to themselves, that they've agreed to· this kind of contract. Yet subtle tension may build up when the delicate balance between role-expectations and realities shifts. One solution could be to maintain the traditional sex roles, aQd prevent all others from relating to one's beloved. This would reduce conflict, but growth would also be minimal and stagnation is likely to occur. To me, this sounds like the "trap" I'ver heard so much about. Another solution is an '' open marriage,'' one in which both partners are more free to create their own marital roles. The goal is that each partner experiences equity in the relationship, and that each communicates openly about ·any problems, .experimenting with new solutions if the first ones fail. An open marriage encourages growth and change in both partners, and although there may be more con- flict because of this, the resulting relationship is also more solid. And with both partners'. needs being met, I could see this couple remaining "loving" for a long, long time. Laws differ by Kelli J. Ray TORCH Editor It might be wise, especially for women, to find out exactly what ''marriage'' means in their particular state. Under Title VIII, Husband and Wife, of California's Senate Bill 252 for example: "The husband is the head of the family. He may choose any reasonable place or mode of living, and the wife must conform thereto.'' And on top of that, ''The respective interests of the husband and wife in community property during the continuance of marriage relations are present, existing and equal interests under the management and control of the husband.'' Fortunately for Oregon wives,· the laws in this state have been updated with the changing social trends, and no longer treat wives as irresponsible, helpless creatures incapable of making decisions. 11 pie had to choose how they stood on an issue. Today, we don't have those great speakers to guide us. The politicians of today must speak about every issue in generic language that appleals to the majority of the voters. Issues like ERA and desegregation are important to our generation, but we don't hear about them much. The college student who is 20 years old is not old enough to remember the racial marches, the peace movements and the great debates over the ERA amendment. There's no doubt that our attitudes have changed. A recent survey c'?nducted by UCLA shows that. only 53 percent of coliege freshmen in 1975 thought financial status was essential or very important. Over 73 percent of this year's freshman rate it as an essential part of their lives. And there have been drastic declines in the way current freshmen rate the importance of racial understanding, helping others in difficulty and being involved in environmental clean-up. We aren't a generation of uncaring students -- we have merely grown up at a time when few people will lend their leadership to a cause. EDITOR: Kelli /. Ray ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Lois •Graminon ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: Beverly Moore SPORTS EDITOR: Val Brown PHOTO EDITOR: Glennis Pahlmann PHOTO ASSISTANT: James Painter LEAD REPORTER: Robert Wolfe STAFF WRITERS: Diane Davis, Kristine A. Hayes, Muriel Willingham, Beverly Moore STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bob Olsen, Jamie D. Mllchett, Z.ach Nathan, Chris Edwards, Janilt Burdick, Sean Elliot PRODUCTION MANAGER: Susan LoGiudice PRODUCTION: Val Brown, Damon Mitchell, Beverly Moore, Robert Wolfe, Kyle Abmms, Kerry Kendall, Dan Druliner, Harry Pawling, Saxone Woon, Diane Davis, Muriel Willingham DISTRIBUTION: Michael Ditzler, l.ach Nathan, Melody Adams, Damon Mitchell GRAPHIC ARTIST: Stephen Mosely ADVERTISING ADVISOR: Jan Brown ADVERTISING ASSISTANT: Kim Buchanan AD SALES: Jackie Barry PRODUCTION ADVISOR: Dorothy Wearne NEWS AND EDITORIAL ADVISOR: Pete .Peterson • The TORCH is a student-managed newspaper published on Fridays, September through May. News stories are compressed, concise reports intended to be as fair and balanced as possible. They appear with a byline to indicate the reporter responsible. News features, because of their broadir scope, may contain some judgements on the part of the writer. They are identified with a special byline. "Forums " are essays contributed by TORCH readers and are aimed at broad issues facing members of the community. They should be limited to 750 words. Deadline: Monday 10 a.m. " Letters to the Editor" are intended as short commentaries on stories appearing in the TORCH. They s.hould be limited to 250 words. The editor reserues the right to edit for libel, invasion of privacy, length and appropriate language. Deadline: Monday, noon. "Goings on " serves as a public announcement forum . Activities related to LCC will be given priority. Deadline: Monday, 10 a. m. All correspondence must be typed and signed by the writer. Mail or bring all correspondence to: the TORCH, Room 205 Center Building, 4000 E. 30th Ave. Eugene, OR, 97405. Phone 747-4501 ext. 2655. January 30, 1987 United Nations falls short of goal To the Editor: In answer to Linda Brewer's letter to the editor (1-16-87), it should be pointed out that the UN was originally founded with the noble intention of bringing the nations together to iron out their differences. Sadly, the UN has fallen quite short of its original goals. It now seems that its only purpose is for communist nations to condemn the free world. Witness the lack of condemnation from the UN after invaded Soviets the Afghanistan (1979), the downing of civilian airliners in 1978 and 1983, and Russia's stronghold on basic human rights in every country she occupies. The very fact that the United Nation's Secretary General has protested against the airing of "Amerika" points to a double standard of censorship. It angers me that there are people in the world who choose to hide the truth for the purpose of attaining their goals. ''Peace at any cost'' seems to be the banner that they and "Peace" wave. "dis-armament" were the cries of pre-war England before she was bombed by Hitler. Could it be that the UN Secretary General doesn't want the US public to see what a Soviet conqueror does to its hapless victim? I'm sure the program is quite mild when compared to the soviet-created human carnage in Cambodia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Angola, Afghanistan, Korea, Poland, Hungary, China, Cuba, etc. The issue here is one of censorship. If airing "Amerika" brings out the Semester,. truth of Soviet brutality, then how much better can peace be attained than by uncovering the haters of peace and humanity, and subsequently dealing with them? Presenting people with the truth can only bring about an awakening to reality, thereby creating a natural setting for problem-solving. Truth is an excellent way to bring about real, lasting peace. Please call and write: A. Schneider ABC-TV 1330 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 David P. Bartlett LCC Student Bookstore takes excessive profit To the Editor: I have one problem with Ms. Hendrickson's explanation about the cost of used textbooks to LCC students in the LCC Bookstore (TORCH, Jan. 23, 1987). How many times does our bookstore need to make a profit of at least 25 percent on the same textbook? The way I understand this issue is that if the same textbook is sold back three times and the price paid to the student is 1/2 the publisher's suggested retail price, the bookstore turns around and sells it for 3/ 4 the suggested - _I..-?// apec.»- ,, (\ Is the overhead in the bookstore so great it demands this kind of profit margin? If the answer to my question is yes, maybe a few changes are in order. I've always been under the impression that a school's bookstore is a service to the students and faculty, not the other way around. Something doesn't feel right to me about my having to go to Smith Family Bookstore to get a good, reasonable deal on my required textbooks because I can't get the same kind of customer consideration from my school's bookstore. Both the students and faculty of this school know the thrifty consumer doesn't dare go to the LCC Bookstore for bargains. Isn't that sort of sad? It reminds me of some of my Navy friends that bought brand new American cars from a broker in the Philippines and picked them up when they returned home because the broker could save them at least a thousand dollars of what they would have spent had they bought their cars at home. are. • either (People) evangelical fundamentalists, or secular humanists. Accordin~ . t,o Cross, Evangelicals are •maternal, se1t1ess people who have purpose in life and hope for Secular future. the on the other r humanists, hand, are materialists who have no purpose, are selfish, are self-indulgent, and assume no responsibility. What a convenient belief system. There is "us" and "them," black and white, wrong and right. Mr. Cross' main point is that selfish humanists are slowing down our population growth and thus, somehow, creating problems in the US and Europe. The reality is that our overpopulation is threatening our ability to survive on this planet. We have popped our own ecological envelope. . I find insane Mr. Cross' suggestion that we try to keep up with the Third World in population growth. There is also a strong racist undertone to Mr. Cross' letter: He never mentions which race these righteous evangelicals are from, but alludes to the '' otherwise more traditional familyoriented societies" which will prevail over our Maybe it's just me, but it appears the system is working exactly opposite from its original good intention. Beau Chase LCC Student Torchies are . . very IIllpress1ve To the Editor: You guys are really doing I just something right. finished reading your Jan. 16 issue of the TORCH and was v~ry impressed. The center spread on Dr. King was exceptional! Keep up the good work. Larry Burris, Editor LAMRON Western Oregon State College 'Us' and 'them' view convenient To the Editor: I am writing in response to former student Michael Cross' letter to the editor in the Jan, 23 issue of the TORCH. I am very amazed by Mr. Cross' extremely limited world view. Here is a former college stuq.ent whose social concepts encompass only two sub-groups of humanity: see View, page 10 TI-\E. TALklNG- DOG- v""'A:TCr\\N 0 ✓ 1€ AS tram.p age 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ eliminate a month of summer work time, according to the paper. Board Member John Alltucker, of Eugene, cast one of the "no" votes. According to the Oregonian, he expressed concern that students would be well-versed in fewer subjects, · rather than be exposed to a wider range of knowledge. John Bernham, director of counseling at. LCC, shares this view. ''Breadth of learning is more important than depth of learning, especially during the first two years," because ~ base of knowledge can ·be carri~d into any specific field, he claims. He is not convinced that longer class sessions will increase a students level of learning. "With semesters, you get thirty weeks per year in the classroom, and with quarters you get between thirty-three and thirty-five," he points out. "It's hard for me to visualize the same quality of learning in three fewer weeks.'' Other concerns include difficulty in transferring for , students from Oregon community colleges. ''Requirements based on a semester system are not the same as requirements based on a quarter system," warns Bernham. 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She works as an manage to pick up basic skills assessor in LCC' s Life Ex- may never finish high perience Assessment , Pro- school, and have few career gram (LEAP), one part of choices. However, in their thirties LCC' s high school compleand forties, many are finally tion program. LCC offers many options ready to complete their to adults in the community education, and are '' past bewho need help to complete ing scared,'' says Payne.'' In times of recession, their their education. LCC's precollege sevices include the jobs may be the first to go Adult Basic Education pro- during cutbacks and _layoffs, gram (ABE), GED Prepara- leaving them without other tion, English As A Second options. "Ultimately, though, the Language classes (ESL), the Basic Literacy Skills pro- motivation must come from gram, Adult High School the student," she adds. Completion, the ABE HanAccording to Payne, there dicapped program, and the are various levels of ilTORCH Associate.Editor secret, says Payne. The marginally illiterate lack skills needed to function in more than a low-paying, non-technical job. Although these people can read, write, and spell at about a juniorhigh level, current advances in technology mean fewer and fewer jobs are available to them. Many decide that a General Equivalency Degree (GED) "is a really easy route to college," Payne says. However, '~jf you want to go to college, you must have a minimum score; just passing the test may not be enough. You don't get financial_aid, and you don't get into the college of your choice if the scores are too low,'' she adds: ABE offers a pre:..test to determine readiness for the GED. People taking the test can find out what areas they need more study in. Once the GED is taken and passed, however., it cannot be re-taken. school trancripts, directed indep en dent study, high school completion courses, and college courses can be used to earn credits for a diploma. Required class credits must be from a transcript, taken through directed independent study, high school completion courses, or through college credit classes. The required "core group" ·includes subjects such as math, English, history, and science. Elective credits may be met through life assessment. ''If your hands know how to do something and you can prove it, you've got some credit,'' says Payne. Occupational knowledge, certificates, licenses, military service, hobbies, community service, and similar life experieces may all be used fpr credit. These experiences need to be verified in different ways, some through assessment. "I've had some wonderful meals prepared for me, heard musical performances, and seen karate demonstrations," says Payne-·· of her position as a LEAP assessor. For students age 16 to 18 who want to earn a diploma, the only option. available at LC<;: is the classroom high school completion program. Adults are welcome too, if they enjoy learning in a classroom setting. . Adults who need help with basic reading and writing before working toward a diploma can find help in the Basic Literacy Skills program. This program began in September, 1986, as a result of a national and local '' push for literacy,"· sa1s Instructor Janice Burdick Alice Whitenack instructs students in Basic Literacy Skills. Volunteer Tutor Program. One woman who spoke to Payne said her friends had no idea that she did not have a high school · diploma, "because I didn't sound like it. But I know it, and I don't feel good about myself." Disruptions in home life, one-too-many moves, poor literacy. Functional illiteracy is a lack of basic reading, writing, and comprehension skills. People who lack these skills '' may be of average or above average intelligence, but they didn't learn what they needed to." It takes courage to take t!-1e risk and expose their For students whose test scores are high enough to pass, yet low enough to limit their college choices, earning a high school diploma is one option available . Through life experience assessments in LCC' s LEAP program, a combination of life experience credits, high Alice Whitenack. Designed· for those who have little or no reading, writing, and spelling ability, it has a classroom enrollment of about 12, and an average attendance of 5-6, she says. Its open-entry, open-exit policy makes it easy for participants to gain the skills they need, and then go on. Whitenack concentrates on presenting the information in different ways, involving as many of the senses as possible, and uses one tutor per student. She says of her students, '' they were left behind somewhere way back there. But I'm always impressed with how much they know, even if they can't read. About one-half • of Whitenack' s literacy class students speak English as a second language (ESL). Although LCC offers courses specifically for ESL students, some also take the Basic Literacy classes to help learn English.reading, writing, and. grammar. The ESL classes use many tutors to give ESL students more practice in verbal and listening skills. Volunteer tutor coordinator Liz Coleman says there is a great need for ESL tutors. When articles on the literacy program appeared in local papers, the "response was phenomenal," says Coleman. However, many of those tutors are being used in the ABE program, and at least 15-20 ESL tutors are - still needed. "We have a lot of ESL students that go unmatched,." she says. Bloodmob ile to come by ~ue Thompson for tne TORCH The Lane Memorial Blood Mobil will be at LCC Friday, Jan.-30, •from noon to 3 p.m. to ~ccept blood donations. Appointments will be taken, along with screening of potential donors, in the east wirg of the cafeteria. Walkins :_ accepted as space permits. ·If another time is more convenient, call 484-9111 for an appointmen·t at their Willamette Street location. C'MONI LIGHT YOUR SWEETHEART,S FIRE WITH A VALENTINE MESSAGE IN THE TORCH! For only $1.00, you can pour out your heart in 25 words or less. Your classified ad will include color (red) and your choice of clip art and border tape. LOOK FOR US FEB. 2,3,5,6,9, & 10 llAM-lPM CENTER BLDG. CONCOURSE, 2ND FLOOR Page4 The TORCH Sue Thompson Students and staff will be able to donate blood at LCC on Jan. 30. January 30, 1987 Best entertaininent of 1986 compiled by Beverly Moore photos by Chris E~wards ' "We traveled for a month down the coast of California with friends we hadn't seen for awhile. We went all the way to Mexico!" Jeannine Emery W-4forms simplified by Robert Wolfe TORCH Lead Reporter The new tax laws have been termed "tax simplification'' by the Reagan Administration -- but you wouldn't know it looking at the new W-4 form. Last year's two-page W-4 has been ''simplified'' to four pages. The W-4 form is used by employees to tell employers federal much how witholding tax to hold back from each pay check. This money is collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and used to pay your federal taxes at the end of the year. If the IRS collects too much, you get a refund. If they don't collect enough, you pay. According to Steve Matthews, a public relations specialist for the Portland office of the IRS, the new form is needed to allow people to more accurately predict their rate of witholding under the new tax law, which eliminates many deductions allowed under the old law. ''It's very possible someone could end up owing a lot of money at the end of the year" if they don't take time to use the new form, according to Matthews. The form is so complicated that the IRS has agreed to rewrite it, national media have reported. However, there are already millions of the forms in the hands of employers. "My favorite entertainment? Dancing. Like going out to the Cabaret. And parties. All over, but only on the weekends." Tabbie Babbitt ''It's kind of hard to say . Sitting in the cafeteria watching the women go by. I was going to school, so I didn' t have alot of money." Doug Gahl "Traveling to Sun Valley, Idaho skiing. It was fun - with a $700 bill. I went with - 6 other guys ." Ken · Nichols NOW-OPEN at Franklin Center 2001 FRANKLIN Across from Joe Romania /Food Value The TORCH will outline the effect of the new tax laws on students in next week's issue. January 30, 1987 The TORCH Page 5 Cultures mix at Peer Mentor retreat by Julie Crist for the TORCH Designed to help introduce international students into the social circles of American students, the Peer Mentor Program ran into an unusual problem for a program offering free help -- a shortage of people. During Winter Term the program, initiated by Julie Baker, a secretary in the English and Foreign Language Department, received 30 applications from American students wishing to acquaint international students with life in the US. Baker is the current -committee chair. _But out of approximately 145 international students, only 15 have sought American companionship through the program so far. According to international students Hidehiko Suyama and Yoko Tsuji, the two program coordinators, reasons for the low participation rate vary from international students' hesitation to reach out to the new and strange culture, to the students' carrying double-the-average full-time school load. ''But,'' points out Mason Davis, the International Student counselor, "education is not just what you get in the classroom. The Peer Mentor Program has two goals: One is to help international students break into the American students' social circles, and the other is to give a hand to the students who are too shy to make the first move." In the first group activity, a combination of about 30 American and international students spent a weekend at St. Benedict Lodge by the McKenzie River Bridge. The first outing of its kind for some of the students, Davis said a prevalent concern was not having any heat. The lodge, however, proved to be heated. Students spent time getting acquainted through shared meal preparation and activities such as collage-making and perceptual awareness games. They took turns playing ping pong and learning how to use the lodge's pool table, which Davis said saw "very heavy traffic. The students contributed $5 each for the trip, and private donations -- totaling $330 -helped pay the balance. Applications for the Peer Mentor Program may be submitted to the Multicultural Center, 409 Center Building. An International Coffee Hour is held there every Thursday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p:m. Refreshments are served and everyone is invited. Festivals, music planned by Matt Portch for the TORCH Peace Week, Outdoor Jazz, and a Cinco De Mayo festival are in the ASLCC planning stages. But ASLCC Cultural Director Rico Perez is concerned with a lack of student body participation. He says that for many students, a community college creates an atmosphere like that of an extended high school -- students come to school, attend classes, and return home. Perez is organizing the use of a new ASLCC Reader Board to display upcoming events and would like assistance from other LCC departments. "The Martin Luther King Program (Jan. 20) would not have been the success that it was if other departments and .classes did not ask their students to attend. Perez is hopeful that the increased exposure will allow more students to take _ad-·_ __ vantage of the ASLCC' s programs. the stufrom support receiving been has that event One • dent body takes place weekly· in the back of the cafeteria. Every Wednesday, soloists or duets from the Musician's Union show their talents between noon and 2 p.m. • _In the early part of May the ASLCC is co-sponsoring, along with the Multi-Cultural Center, a "Cinco De Mayo and Indian Heritage" celebration of Hispanic and Native • American music, dance, and food. • Then, starting May 11, Perez is organizing a Peace Week. For one week, outside organizations will set up booths voicing various social concerns -- all of which are aiming toward . "Peace on Earth." • • On Friday, May 15, the last day of Peace Week, the first concert of a four-part Outdoor Jazz Festival series will be held. A different band will be featured each Friday: 11 Chlamydia is DA new rock group type of pasta DA sexually transmitted disease If you've never heard of chlamydia (pronounced kla-MID-e-uh), you're not alone. If you've ever had chlamydia, you're also not alone. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in America today. It can cause serious infection and infertility. Often there are no symptoms until the damage is done. Silent ... destructive ... but curable if detected early. Planned parenthood now offers chlamydia testing with routine exams. □A PLANNED PARENTHOOD 134 East 13th • Eugene • 344-9411 Page6 TheTORCH 11 Housing, Peer mentors find new ways to communicate. Lois Gramm.o n trom page 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ "would not-have given ASH their approval of the pro.:. jects, and ASH would not ·have.qualified for th~ loans." • Upon final payments of the respective loans, the complaint alleges, ASH was to "convey" each project to its adjacent college-. History of the loans According to the Advocate article, Ash, Inc. proposed a student housing project to both colleges in 1970. On Sept. 8, 1970, ASH filed papers with the Oregon Department of Commerce, stating th~t its· properties would be transferred to each college whose students and faculties were being served, if ASH, Inc. dissolved. property. For example, if property is worth $2 million, and tax is due at a value of $1 per $1,000 value, a gross tax of $2,000 would be due. The law required that upon dissolution of the non-profit corporation, the exempt student housing property title~ must be transfered to the colleges when the loans were paid in full. • According to the complaint, '' ASH applied for and obtained the exemption for the project's property for the tax years 1974 to 1984." In March of 1974, ASH informed the colleges that the deeds to the properties would be held by First State Bank of Oregon, (the predecessor to PacWest), in The Department of Housing and Urban Development an escrow account until the (HUD) loaned ASH more HUD loans had been repaid. • The suit alleges that upon than $1.8 million on Dec. 13, repayment, the bank was to 1971, to build the LCC housing project. Money was loan- • deliver the deeds to each coled at 3 percent interest per lege. year, over a 40-year term. ASH applied to the DepartMHCC' s project received of Education, the sue-· ment more than $1.6 million under to HUD, in November cessor the same terms on Oct. 22, to repay the loans. 1983 of 1970. The newspaper says that In 1973, the Oregon on July 25, 1984, ASH Legislature enacted a law, at directed PacWest to dissolve ASH' s request, to exempt the escrow and return the deeds to ASH. student housing facilities nor ASH • Neither owned by non-profit corporations from ad valorem PacWest notified the coltaxes levied by an educa- leges, according to the complaint. tional service district. During September and OcAn ad valorem tax is based on the value of an item or tober of 1984, ASH repaid the loans. On Sept. 14, 1984, ASH officially received "Satisfaction of Mortgage" on the Mt. Hood apartments, and on Oct. 12, 1984, on LCC' s project. • According to the complaint, on Oct. 7, 1985, ASH sent papers to the Oregon Department • of Commerce stating that upon dissolution of ASH, its assets would be "transferred to entities engaged in activities similar to ASH." Early in 1986, the colleges learned of the loan repayment. In June of that year, ASH informed LCC that it ''had made no provisions for transferring the project to Lane,'' the newspaper claims. Responding to the colleges· charges, ASH "denies each and every allegation of (the colleges') complaint," according to a document submitted to the Circuit Court. ASH states that in 1970, it '' proposed to build, own, and operate housing projects for the benefit of the students and faculty of MHCC and In addition, ASH LCC." '' proposed to convey the projects to (the colleges) when the projects were 'debt free.' Neither MHCC nor LCC ever informed ASH that they had any interest in pursuing an agreement. Both (colleges) indicated that they did not have the capacity to enter any such agreement,'' ASH claims. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Moreover, ASH counters it ~ entered February 14th is... ~ into the HUD loans ~ '' on its own behalf -- at all Love Carefully Day . ~ ~ times since it has owned, Remember Someone Special ~ ~ promoted, and operated the Valentine special a with ~ ~ . ~ ~ projects for the benefit of the send $2.00 each for a special ~ ~ students and faculty of condom pink a with card Valentine's ~ (include your name and address for shipping) ~ MHCC and LCC." ~ ASH adds that in 1970, the ~ ~ ~ colleges had no '' statutory ~ The Rubber Tree, Dept. MT, ~ authority to enter the agree~ 4426 Burke Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 ~ Growth-Seattle Population ~ A non-profit project of Zero ment, thereby making any ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _agreement void.'' January 30, 1987 High school diplomas valued Bands rock the Great Wall High School Completion enrollment increases by Toby Ten Eyck for the TORCH by Tony DeBates for the TORCH After several years of declining enrollment, LCC' s High School Completion (HSC) program is once again seeing an increase in students. HSC Chair Dave Oatman says that 226 full and part-time students -- the equivalent of 130 full-time students -- entered the program this fall, due largely to the ''new'' recognition of the value a high school diploma carries. LCC provides two six-week courses per term in the skill areas required by the state for a diploma. These courses cover the same content as high school curricula, but LCC accelerates the rate of study. Compared to most high school campuses, Oatman says, HSC also offers a more mature, adult environment for students to learn in. Feedback from HSC students often shows that the new environment plays an important part in their return to the classroom, he adds. Of the students enrolled, Oatman says better than 90 percent are recent high school dropouts -- and many are often advised by school counselors to seek high school completion via the college campuses. ''It's not like they get kicked out the door and get forgotten,'' he says. The program currently has six instructors -- three teaching full-time, and three teaching both HSC courses and those from the regular college curriculum. HSC, now part of the Adult Education Department, existed before the LCC campus was founded in 1965. Previously operated in 4-J district schools, the program has undergone continual curriculum changes. Yet, Oatman says the concept of providing adults the opportunity to complete their high school educatiori' has not changed. The HSC specialists evaluate new students' high school transcripts to determine the number of credits HSC can honor. HSC then develops a program for the students, with the goal of completing the remaining credits for a diploma. Students completing the program often move onto college courses, says HSC Lead Instructor Evelyn Nagy. And HSC offers seven or eight LCC tuition scholarships each year. The scholarships, she says, '' are not based on academic achievement so much as whether the student will make the best out of the scholarship." "We act as a springboard to life-long learning," says Oatman. Since 1980, students finishing the HSC program have also completed 7000 college credit hours, she says. ASLCC approves fund requests by Glen Young for the TORCH At its Jan. 19 meeting, AS_LCC approved requests for $1,843 to fund projects which include a $1,200 electronic reader board for display of announcements, student activities, time schedules, meeting dates, and other items of student interest. Applications for funds were filled out in advance. The electronic reader board _is capable of running 24 hours a day, and can operate for approximately 15 minutes of continual messages before it repeats itself. The Senate also approved the following requests: • $25 to buy bus tokens for people with no resources -the same amount alloted last year. • $200 to support the International Coffee Hour, at which 17 international students met last weekend with American students. This runs approximately $200-250 per quarter. January 30, 1987 • $50 for the Lane Writer's Club, which will be used for writing tutors and other activities. • $193 for the Martin Luther King Jr. project. The money was used to print 175 programs, 100 posters, and for typesetting and graphics. • $175 for four Wednesday noon music performances in the courtyard. Sports Factory Outlet Cortex/Outerwear 40%-60% OFF 949 us. Now, these same factors are playing a major role in the shaping of modern China. According to Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust, the college students in China have tasted the flavor of democracy. Rust, who visited China last December, heard about Jan and Dean concerts (a group with big hits in the 60' s like ''Dead There were a total of 10 show~, and Rust says that with each concert, the students would let loose a little more until finally, the Chinese government stepped in and confiscated all of the group's video tapes so they would . not be seen by the people on the other side of the Great Wall. China has been a communist country since 1949. Only recently have bands been allowed into China to perform concerts. Before Jan Pearl 343-8352 and Dean, young Chinese audiences had been allowed to see groups like Wham!, and U2. These groups were not welcomed with open arms by the Chinese government, and • audiences were not allowed to get up and dance during the concerts. Anyone who did get up and dance was quietly escorted from the concert. Rust says that recently, the restraints have been loosened, and more pop and rockn-roll bands have been invited to play perform behind the Great Wall. But rowdy students combined with government concerns could reverse the new policy. Moderate exercise Inay extend life span by Diane Davis TORCH Staff Writer How much exercise is the "right" amount? The no-pain, no-gain cult of physical fitness is disappearing amidst studies from Stanford University (1986), the University of Southern California (1972), and the University of Minnesota (1983), that too much physical activity may be hazardous to your health. A moderate amount of exercise may be enough to help you live longer, but doctors, such as cardiologist Arthur Leon of the University of Minnesota, are quick to point out the the biggest _h ealth hazard is getting no exercise at all. If you are over 45 or suspect any health problems, see a doctor before starting any exercise program. As re<;ommendeq by the three uni;versity studies, choose lowimpact (no jumping or bouncing) aerobic e~ercises, and maintain a consistent exercise schedule. Some suggested programs: • Swimming 20 to 30 minutes every other day can burn up to 360 calories in half an hour. • Cycling 30 minutes every other day on any type of bicycle or a stationary cycle can burn 200 to 300 calories per half hour with vigorous pedaling. • Walking -- start with 20-30 minutes or from one to two miles every other day, and build to 30-45 minutes, three to five times a week. If you move briskly, you can burn around 100 calories per mile. • Runners are encouraged to maintain a balanced exercise regimen, alternating aerobic exercises with strengthening and stretching . . When jogging, run hard enough to sweat, 20-30 minutes three times a week, but not so hard you can't carry on a conversation. 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And see how simple it is to have the eyes you've always wanted rainb.ow $6.99 SWEA15 Mon .-Sat. 10 am-6 pm Combine student protests against the government with rock-n-roll, add some bad dorm food for spice, and you have everything you need to make a movie about campus life in the 1960' s here in the Man's Curve" and "Little Old Lady from Pasadenia") where the students had to be restrained by the authorities so they wouldn't get up and dance on the stage. · optics DuraSoJ:IColors. by Wesley Jessen Free Parking In Back 343-3333 766 East 13th Street ~ BETWEEN ~ HILYARD&ALDER C-81 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-5pm The TORCH Page 7 SWOCC beats Lane Women have good time winning 1 by J. V. Bolkan for the TORCH Capitalizing upon their opponents' frequent mass substitution, the Titan women beat the visiting Lakers of Southwest Oregon Community College 73-52 on Wednesday, Jan. 28. At the five minute mark, with SWOCC leading by two, the entire second unit of the Lakers entered the game. The Titans rallied to a 12 point lead against the substitutes. Three minutes after the original mass substitution, the Laker starters checked back into the game. For the remainder of the game, SWOCC continued to switch the starters and the substitutes. Sheryl Jones, who led Lane with 18 points, said, "We tried to go at their second team harder -- we knew they weren't as strong." Lane went into the locker room with a 38-24 lead at halftime. SWOCC's first team cut the lead to five points midway through the second half, then the second team made another appearance. Against the Laker second team, Lane extended its lead back to 13. Again, the Laker coaching staff executed a complete personnel change. The Titans scored seven straight points against the Lakers to open up a 21 point lead that stood for the rest of the evening. The unusual subsitution pattern of SWOCC was questioned by Lane's assistant coach, Liz Turner. ''We were suprised by the coaching. They should've learned from the first two games we played against them. Our girls don't get tired." Titan head coach, Dave Loos, added, "They (Lane) don't get tired if they're having fun and scoring. Tonight the girls were really having fun." The Titan defense forced the Lakers to commit numerous turnovers, allowing Lane to unleash its potent running attack. The Titans play at home on Saturday, Jan. 31 against Western Oregon at 6 p.m. Titans fall short with one shot Chris Edwards Todd Doll attempts, in a desperate effort, to snag a loose ball. by Val Brown TORCH Sports Editor The LCC men's basketball team, despite the attempt Pat by Val Brown shake the constant pressure Bodine made to sink a three TORCH Sports Editor SWOCC put on the ball point shot with four seconds handler, and under the left, fell to Umpqua 64-62 in league action at home on basket. Southwest Oregon ComSaturday, Jan. 24. Costly turnovers that led to munity College, using an agWith six seconds left in threatened SWOCC baskets gressive defense, kept Lane regulation play, the Titans, off its scoring rhythm, to close the door on Lane. down by two, inbounded the defeating the Titans 69-63 on Because of foul trouble, LCC to Bodine, who put up a ball Wednesday, Jan. 28. see Lane, page 9 • three point shot which fell The Titans were unable to slightly off its mark. Mike Maki couldn't get the followup shot to fall, and with one second left, Umpqua grabbed the loose ball. Lane went into the break with a slight, halftime I'd like to extend my deepest apologies to Ron but had a difficult lead, 23-21 Tony as identified incorrectly was Schaffeld, who time getting back into the Broadus in the Friday, Jan. 23 issue of the TORCH. game, as Umpqua jumped Both Shaffeld and Broadus played excellent games ahead to a 34-42 lead at one against Clackamas on Friday Jan. 16. in the second half. point efthe for I'd also like to express my appreciation The Titan offense was forts the Titans made as a team Saturday, Jan. 24 choked off underneath the against Umpqua. The extra effort made the game exand Ron Schaffeld basket, citing and pleasing to watch. Keep up the good work! was double-teamed most of the second half. Lane battled back into the Editor apolngizes 35mm ~@O@w Prints and Slides from the same roll Kodak MP film ... 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NAME _______________ __ ADDRESS ______________ __ CITY ________ STATE __ ZIP ___ Mail to: Seattle FilmWorks Limit of 2 rolls per customer. 500 Third Avenue West, P.O. Box C-34056 Seattle, WA 98124 Ron Schaffeld shoots over a Linn Benton qefender. game with a full court-press that caused Umpqua to turn the ball over and open the door for Lane, but Umpqua hit crucial freethrows and field goals down the stretch to hold off the Titan comeback. January 30, 1987 Lane defense does in Umpqua by J.V. Bolkan for the TORCH Retort to athletic overgeneralization by Val Brown TORCH Sports Editor The message in last week's forum by Kristine A. Hayes made me sick to my stomach, not to mention furious. Although I have to say I agree with some of her points, in my view, she didn't experience her four years of high ·school to. its fullest potential. In high school, I was ambitious, somewhat bright, and very much goal oriented. Just about the only differences between Hayes and myself are the facts that I loved my three years of high school, and I participated in athletics. I chose not to attend social activities (with the exception of my senior prom), because I was taking batting practice or catching pitching practice. Something had to be sacrificed. I chose to limit my social life. Yes, it's true, some school administrators in thP . public school system let academic standards slide. But athletics benefit students by educating them in skills they can't learn sitting at a desk. My three years of high school softball taught me how to deal with pressure. I also learned leadership skills, which are very important to today's youth. I learned how to speak my mind, and not be pressured into doing something I don't believe in. My grades didn't suffer; I kept a B average while I was athletically active. Many collegiate athletes also keep up their grades -- it is in the rules to keep the grades up. Oregon's Keith Balderston is a pre-med student who holds a high grade point average. I must say I do agree with her gripe about David Robinson. The Naval Acadamy knew how tall he was when they recruited him for the team, and the Navy. But to allow him to serve only two years is crazy. However, Hayes uses Robinson to prove a point that is grossly overgeneralized. Several other famous athletes have served their country without damaging their careers. The two that first come to mind are Roger Staubach, for'mer quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, and baseball great Ted Williams, who served his country during World War II. Both resumed their careers and were successful after. I'm not sure what school Hayes attended, but there were more seniors in my graduating class who received academic scholarships than there were who received athletic scholarships. And the State of Oregon doesn't favor athletes, either. No state aid is given to UO or OSU athletic departments. Hayes must have felt very intimidated and lacked self-confidence as a high school student. If Hayes wants something to really complain about, she should think about the fact that all through college, women play out their athletic careers, and once they are finshed with college, they must find work elsewhere. There are no professional teams for women. January 30, 1987 The Titan women's basketball team used an innovative box-and-one defense to keep the Umpqua scorers from reaching double figures, going on to beat Umpqua 70-30 in a home game Saturday, Jan. 24. The box-and-one defense frustrated Umpqua, and sparked Lane's fast-break. Theresa Hosier held Umpqua's leading scorer, Tracy Maupin, to just two points, 18 below her average. No Umpqua player was allowed to score in double figures, as the Titans held them to 21 percent shooting from the field. The tough defense led to numerous fast-breaks. Strong rebounding and crisp outlet passes opened up the floor for guards Lisa Gregg and Cara Murock. • Umpqua was forced to foul in a futile attempt to slow the Titans down. With almost eight minutes remaining, both Sharon Barrett and Maupin had fouled out. Umpqua played in constant foul trouble, of Umpqua's remaining five players, three finished with four fouls apiece. Maryanne Graham finished with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Sheryl Jones scored 12 points and Nicki Essma·n tossed in 13 points. The Lane guards combined for an additional 22 points, as both Cara Murock and Lisa Gregg dished out four assists. Gregg used her agility in the first half to make five steals. After the game, Coach Dave Loos was generous in his praise. ''The girls really took pride in their defense. . . they executed a new defense even though we haven't really practiced it." Theresa Hosier was the defensive star of the Titans, as she was assigned to -Maupin for most of the· game. Lisa Gregg, a late addition to the team, felt she played her best game ever. ''I really felt like I fit into the , team tonight." Lane from page 8 _ __ could not contain Ken Hausinge r, who scored 17. SWOCC' s center Rober Enge who scored 18. Pat Bodine led the Titan scorers with 18 points, Todd Doll added 12, Ron Schaffeld scored 11, and Mike Maki added 10 for the Titan offense. The Titans, now 4-5 in the Northwest Athletic Assodation for Community Colleges, play Portland Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. Sean Elliot Sheryl Jones executes ·a fastbreak agi:J.inst Linn-Benton. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS OREGON CHAPTER MEETING LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4000 EAST 30TH AVENUE EUGENE, OREGON 97405 FEBRUARY 7, 1987 SCHEDULE 2:00-3:00 Arrival & Hospitality at Lane Community College Coffee & Pastries $2.00 3:00-5:30 Tours : (Transportation will be by private cars.) Tour 1: Spectra-Physics (Technicians) 959 Terry Street, Eugene , OR 97402 Laser instruments and bar code readers Tour 2: Chase Gardens (Auxiliary) 292 S. Garden Way, Eugene, OR 97401 Greenhouse & Flowers 5:30-8:30 Meeting & Dinner 5:30 - 6:00 Business Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 Buffet Dinner $8.00 7 :00 - 8:30 Program 1. Presentation by Linn-Benton & Chemeketa Community College Student Chapters . 2. Questions and answers regarding promotion of Lane Community College Student Chapter. Total Cost - $10.00 (Student will pay half price.) Buffet dinner only $8.00 . Pay on arrival for conference and dinner. Dinner count must be in by January 30, 1987 Please notify Lloyd Lindley on or before this date. (Work 484-2411) (Home 344-5216) TheTORCH Page9_ Work on movie location prolllises good memories James Woods Meeting actor James Garner, pictured here with Primrose, was a highlight of the experience. by Diane Davis TORCH Staff Writer Meeting Hollywood actors James Garner and James Woods was an added benefit when LCC broadcasting major Michael Primrose built an "on location set" for a television movie filmed in Oregon this past September. Garner is best remembered for his acting in the longrunning Maverick and Rockford Files television series. Woods is known for his starring roles in Against All Odds, Once Upon a Time in America, and the controversial Salvador. The shooting for The Promise, a Warner Brothers ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' production which aired on CBS Dec. 14, took place on locations in Salem, Dallas, Corvallis and Triangle Lake. The movie featured Garner as a small town bachelor set in -his ways, who is given charge of his schizophrenic younger brother (played by Woods), after their mother's death. Primrose worked at Triangle Lake, 20 miles west of Eugene, the location for a fishing trip scene in the movie. '' Garner is trying to help his brother with his schizophrenia and he thinks taking him back to their childhood fishing spot will help jog his memory," says Primrose. ''The lake they fish at has a sixteenth century boathouse that looks like an old castle. That's what we had to build at Triangle Lake.'' His roommate works for the Hult Center assisting on local productions, and Primrose, a professional photographer, intended to · photograph members of the cast when he accompanied his roommate to Triangle Lake. But once there, Primrose discovered they hadn't begun building the set and applied for work. Hired to build the boathouse because of previous building experience, he worked with 20 other men from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. for nine days, earning $20 per hour and plenty of beer. He and the Los Angeles crew members worked on a very tight schedule, commuting each day to the set from Eugene. The boathouse began as a wood frame resting on sup·¼;:;,t~_!,-'l?Wa',,../'.':-· I,%'{ ~ ~;~;:::/h.'½1.,, , Primrose estimates the one-building set cost $150,000 for a brief five minute scene in the finished movie. Before tearing it down, film crews used it for three days and nights to shoot the movie's climactic fight between the brothers -in which Woods jumps off the boathouse steps into the lake and is rescued by Garner. '·'The .Zake they fish at has a·sixteenth century· boathouse. That's what we had to build._ 11 "Woods watched as Garner autographed a picture for me. I didn't remember who he was, and asked his name. He said ~·• l t✓I - Michael Primrose worked with a crew of 20 for nine days to build this set of a sixteenth century boat house for The Promise, a movie filmed in Oregon. ASLCC free legal services for registered LCC students . •\__~ , I Reverend Ray Waetjen Lutheran Reverend Penny Berktold Episcopal Reverend J~mes Sanders Southern Baptist Reverend Jim Dieringer Roman Catholic Harold Bennett Non Denominational ~ •~,/\ Stop by and talk to us! "\?1 ) ~ Center 125 Ext. 2814 Page 10 The TORCH 'Jim' and I asked him if he would take a shot of Garner and I together. He didn't mind at all. A few nights ago Garner was on Johnny Carson saying he'd be upset if Woods didn't get an Emmy for his acting in this movie. Now I'll never forget who he is." While Primrose's name wasn't mentioned in the movie's credits, an honor reserved for those working on all locations, the LCC student appreciated Garner's compliment to the grip carpenters for '' doing a great job on the set.'' The Triangle Lake shoot wrapped up the filming of the movie, so Primrose was unable to visit the other set locations. But he is glad he made some unexpected extra money and documented the construction process in his photo album -- along with treasured shots of Garner and Woods. Micheal Primrose ·,~>m.·.1_;•· CAMPUS MINISTRY We're here for you. ports in the water, explains Primrose. Crew members laid plastic "rocks" over the frame, painted them black and then grey to resemble old, weathered stones. A ''greensman'' brought from Hollywood, (who created sets for the science fiction movie Dune), completed the authenticity of the set by adding plants. Primrose filled cracks between the rocks with moss, planted reeds in the water around the boathouse, and cut dead trees to place around the set. "I didn't think I'd recognize anything I'd done in the movie. But when I the helping started greensman I got more and more excited because everything was coming together. I knew I'd see everything I was doing." •Routine legal matters (uncontested divorce, name changes, wills, etc.) •Advocacy (tenant rights, welfare, etc.) •Advice and referral (criminal matters, etc.) Attorney Available Tuesday through Friday, by appointment. on the 2nd floor of the Center Building, ext. 2340. limited evening appointments now available. View, from page 3 _ ''modern'' society. I assume from the tone of his phraseology that he means the darkies will take over the whites. It's true that Americans, through a conscious, educated effort, have slowed down their birth rate. But I assure you we will not become extinct, as Mr. Cross suggests, from population control. If we become extinct,. it will be because of our narrow-minded, ''us and them,'' ethnocentric world views. Tom Lively LCC Student January 30, 1987 WANTED: TYPESETTER for the TORCH. Position available for work study and volunteer students. Call ext. 2657. TRADE: DO you have a single bed to trade for my double bed? Phone 343-0577. WANT QUALITY mechanic to do minor auto work on my Toyota. Trade only. Nan 461-2528, message. HELP! TEXTBOOKS needed for "Faces of Culture." Students taking this course need copies of "Cultural Anthropology, " 4th edition, by William A. Haviland. If you have a copy to sell or lend, please contact Ingrid Gram, Social Science, ext. 2846 or 2427. VETS: DO you need work or information? An Employment Division representative is available on Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.J second floor, Center Building. COZY 1 bedroom house, $265 plus $200 refundable deposit. Come see 641 W, 22nd, or call 343-1711 or 683-4337. 2 ROOMS to rent, $95 each plus V3 utilities. By bike path, 271 N. Grand. 341-1038. SUBMIT! Poetry, Prose and artwork to DENALI MAGAZINE. Deadline Feb. 6, 1987. Leave in TORCH office. DENALI MAGAZINE coffee hour. Informal, casual poetic conversation! Center Building, fourth floor 479, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays. YARDWORK: Mowing, edging, tree and hedge trimming, weeding, hauling, cleanups, free estimates. John, 344-0199. HOWARD - PLEASE baby, please baby, please baby, PLEASE ! - K. FREE LUNCH: Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. in Science 111. Sponsored by Baptist Student Union. FRENCH & GERMAN tutoring $5! Call 343-0577. PROFESSIONAL yardwork done, at reasonable rates. Free estimates. Call 345-0390, Chris. MATH ASSISTANCE - no gratuity expected. Just like math. When I help you, I learn too. Call John, 343-6619. CLASSIC '67 VW Bug. Real potential w/TLC. You tow for only $300! 726-2252, days or eves., 343-7147. PET SITTING service! Low daily or weekly rates. Call for a free consultation. Tania, 687-0705. 1971 VW BUG for sale. Very reliable - new radial tires - more! 485-7375. Keep trying. DGB ARE YOU still out there, or are those phone calls my imagination? I'm still your fan. WANTED to borrow for one day metal detector. Will pay rent. 683-8055. Ask for Thea. PLEASE BECKY, please Becky, please Becky, Becky, Becky. Please be our Valentine. Fun is guaranteed. BIBLE STUDY: Thursdays, 1:15-2 p.m. in Science 111. Sponsored by Baptist Student Union. MERRY CHRISTMAS all-in-one, and one-in-all. Best, Charlie Parker. WOMEN'S CLINIC - Annual exam, pap, birth control, and pregnancy testing by appt. Student Health Services, ext. 2665. BEEN BUMPED? Turn those airline compensation vouchers into cash. Call Tom at Adventure In Travel, 726-0614. HOST A "Creative Circle" needlecraft class and earn free kits! More info. call Patti 342-6014. EARN CAREER-RELATED work experience, college credit. Paid positions usually. LCC's Cooperative Work Experience, 726-2203. Month of January Banned Books Are there books lying around your house that should be banned? Ym,1 ~now the ones--those dusty volumes that haven't had a page turned in several years. Friends of the Eugene Public Library can take those "banned" books off your hands. They're seeking donations of used books for their anual book sale to be held April 25 and 26. _ Book barrels are located at the Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 13; Payless Drugstore, 29th and Willamette; Oakway Mall, and the Fred Meyer Shopping Centers at Santa Clara and West 11th. Sunday February 8 Valentine's Day Truffle Trot The Sixth Annual Valentine's Day Truffle Trot welcomes all runners, walkers, joggers, and wheelchair entrants. The benefit race for the Association for Retarded Citizens of Lane County is scheduled for Feb. 8. It is sponsored by the Euphoria Chocolate Company. A two-mile run· will begin at 1 p.m., and a four-mile run at 1:45 p.m. Both start and finish at Alton DAVID - Happy anniversary. May our love only continue to grow. HOWIE - I mean it, I really do! Believe me, I'm serious, you swell guy!- K. ART VULTURES for freedom - having wild soiree at K's house - be there and be square. ALICIA, PRACTICE that sax. You're beautiful, I love you!! Miguel. MR. GREEN, I'm impressed. Let's have an encore at my place some time. BARTEND/NG FOR private parties. Original wine coolers or conventional bar. Peter Aastad, 485-8426. Baker Park, in Eugene. Registration at Euphoria Chocolate Company, 6 West 17th Ave. If received by 1/31 registration will be $9, and by 2/7 wiH be $10. No registration the day of the race. T-shirts are guaranteed on the race day to the first 900 entrants. A drawing for truffles and other prizes will be held. Sunday_ts Asian Celebration Asian foods, craft demonstrations, art work, and colorful performing groups representing the Asian communities of Eugene and Springfield, will present the second annual Asian Celebration on Sunday, February 15 at the Lane County Fairgrounds. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m., with hourly activities planned. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Proceeds go toward funding Asian cultural awareness programs for the community. For more information, 344-3096. call -LynEtta SEifeit INTUITIVE COUNSELOR TAROT PSYCHIC CHANNELING PAST LIFE REGRESSIONS Used to help you understand and deal with today's problems. Call 343-4396 from 9 - 5 for appointments . Evening and Saturday a ppointments available January 30,19&~, TYPING - GENERAL typing needs, editing and proofreading too. Priced for student's budget. Nan Cohen, 461-2528. BIBLE STUDIES - enjoy the Gospel of Luke each Tuesday, 12-12:45, in Science 111. All are welcome. MASSAGE FOR RELAXATION geared to the individual. Non-sexual only. $10 per hour. Nan Cohen, 461-2528. PATTY C: you're a "10" in my book anytime! Rob. 1976 Honda Civic 2 door, clean, runs well, good gas mileage, 79,000 miles, $1600 or B. 0. 686-1158. MASSAGE! SWEET-HEART special - treat your love to 1 V2 hours of gentle touch. Christine, L.M. T. 689-8866. WANTED: SPACE to rent to store old V2 ton P. U. Must be protected from weather and vandals. Call 484-3180. GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040 $59,230/ yr. Now hiring. Call 805-687-6000 Ext. R-6150 for current federal list. TAPE DECKS and VCR's cleaned. $3 for VCR's, $2.50 for tape decks, $2 for the handicapped. Call Bill McNair, 343-6370. 1973 MAIL JEEP; auto, 2wd, fun!! $895 OBO - Michelle ext. 2217, or 746-4515, eves. 78 HONDA for sale, $1,800. Great shape, just had major tune-up! Call Pat, 342-6014. REWARD: gold pin with white opal, two-pronged clasp. Lost 1V17/86. Call Sherril, 341-3345, 726-4123. CRIB and mattress for sale, $25. Call 689-0514. PEA VEY TKO 65 bass amp. Like new - $220. Matayo Bass guitar and case - $100. 343-5367, eves. 24-hr.Hotline Cocaine Questions Volunteers needed Womenspace Womenspace, a shelter for battered women and their children, needs volunteers to fill positions in Social Service Advocacy, Residential Program, Childrens Program, and Crisis Intervention (hotline). Call 485-6513 for more information, ask for Lissa. Every Tuesday Women's Center The Women's Awareness Center will be open this term from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesdays to serve evening students. Everyday Student Activities The Student Activities office will post a Daily Student Activities Calendar at 8 a.m. in the Cafeteria, (West entrance), the Student Resource Center, and near the North elevator on the fourth floor, Center. The calendar will post information regarding activities on campus of interest to students. Ski BUs A 24-hour a day, 365-day a year cocaine hotline has been established by CareUnit Hospital in Portland. Users, parents, friends, and concerned citizens are encouraged to call (503) 225-0031 for answers to questions about cocaine and other drugs. All calls confidential; no names asked. Winter Tenn Career Information The Career Information Center's hours of operation for winter term are: Mondays and Tuesd~ys 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon (from Jan. 10 to March 14). A one day workshop dealing with career and life decisions will be held on January 31 in the Career Information Center. Hours will be from 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. A $10 fee will be charged to cover lunch and assensmen t materials. 70 SUZUKI SOOT with fairing. Very dependable transportation. Runs great, $200. 741-1485. JBL-40 loudspeakers, 10" woofer. Dome tweeter with Sansui 8080DB receiver, 80 watts per/ch. $395. 741-1485. ALTO SAX $75. Autoharp $60. Carrin P.A. $175. Shure Column $75. Phase Shifter $25. 485-0568. CHILDREN'S book written and published by Bjo Ashwill, $5.95. Disability awareness, naturally. Call ext. 2660 or 2204. INVACARE LIGHTWEIGHT wheelchair used two months, $500. Walker, $50. Cold weather jumpsuit, $35. 688-4483. HOME TRAINING weight-lifting equipment. Best offer! Phone 343-0577. HOME TRAINING bike, one pedal missing, but it goes for the best offer! Phone 343-0577. UNUSED FUTON, 41" by 75", $65. Platform bed with 48" mattress, $90. Please call 484-7300. HONDA 175 - LOW mileage. Runs well. New tires - $150. Sherwood stereo amp, 90 watts, $50. 726-9164. BESSLER 23CII enlarger. Digital grey/ab timer, dryer, screens, grain magnifier, lens, trays, tanks, etc. Complete, $425. 741-1485. 4 MAG WHEELS with trac-action Concorde tires. Fit VW Bug. Lots of tread, $225 or offer. 747-3446. KING SIZE H20 bed, heater padded rails, footboard/headboard. Priced to sell, $75. Bob, 344-5280. 1982 KAWASAKI 1100 fuel injected. Brand new condition. Asking $2000, make offer or trade. 935-3920. WASHER/DRYER - both working, $125 each. As is, U-haul - cash please. Eves. until 10, 485-0183. Winter Term Evening Newletter Attention evening students: LCC has a special information newsletter for YOU! It's full of campus services available here in the evening. Pick up your copy at the Counseling counter or the Student Resource Center in the Center Building. Winter Term Denali Submissions Denali is accepting submissions for its Winter Term literary arts magazine. Examples of material published: poetry, drawings, short fiction, photography, and prints of other art media such as sculpture and woven works. Denali focuses on LCC submissions, but also accepts work from the community. Deadline for this term is February 6. For further information, contact Editor Regan Lee, 747-4501, ext. 2830, at Center 479. Tickets available at Brother Jonathan's • 13th & Oak. 343-6088 ' $7 .50 Round Trip Iron Horse Stage Lines Willamette Pass• Odell Lake Lodge• Phone 688-3253 Also available for charter. 860 E. 13th • 344-3344 44 W. 10th • 344-3555 Kinko's Copies Open 7 Days The TORCH Page 11 January 31 Pedro Beltran Y su Combo Ritmo Tropical will play music at 9:30 p.m. at the W.O.W. Hall. February 1 KLCC will air the first of ~ four-part award-winning series about Salvadoran refugees. The first half-hour program ''Inside the Volcano,'' is a portrait of El Calendar Salvador, where seven years of civil war have taken the •:ves of 50,000 civilians. February 5 The Mendelssohn String Quartet will perform the music of Schubert and Mozart at 8 p.m. in the UofO' s Beall Concert Hall. February 5 The Eugene Folklore Society presents Traditional American Dance each first and third Thursday at Condon Elementary School Circles, Gymnasium. squares and contras will be patiently taught. All ages welcome and no experience is necessary. February8 The Seattle Mime Theatre. will perform Pinocchio at 2 p.m. at the Hult Center. The production is presented as part of the Hult Center's winter-spring ·children's series. •Bye Bye Birdie theme back in vogue Torelle introduces a modern touch by adding a risque scene of a mother fainting (with stockings and garter belts flashing galore), and the use of pantomime dancers silhouetted behind a large screen. Foster works double-time on the play, as both choreographer and as the principal role of Rosie Alvarez. Although Foster's voice has a scratchy, homegrown quality that is at times hard to hear, her stage presence and acting/ dancing talents carry the show and win the hearts of the audience. Larry Sutton, who has performed as a dancer in many local productions, plays Albert Peterson, a 32 year old "mamma's boy" who finally finds the courage to send "mamma" home and ask Rosie for her hand in marriage. Sutton's style as a dancer and his brilliant smile on-stage light up the "Put On A Happy Face" scene, where he cheers up a little girl, played by Maria Bianchini. Playing Conrad Birdie, the King of Rock and Roll, Terry Thiele looks like a rock star. His impersonation of Elvis has all ~ Sean Elliot Albert (Larry Sutton) and Rosie (Nicole Foster) (both lower left) send Mrs. Peterson (Judith Roberts) and Conrad -Birdie (ferry Thiele) (both upper right) off on the train in LCC ,;neatre' s sold-out production of Bye Bye Birdie. by Beverly Moore TORCH Entertainment Editor As the saying goes, "what goes around comes around." With song, dance, humor and fabulous sets, LCC Theatre's sold-out performances of Bye Bye Birdie bring the patriotism and romance of the 50' s back into vogue in the 80' s. The musical comedy, which opened Jan. 23 and plays through Jan. 31, tells the wild story of what happens when the King of Rock and Roll gets drafted into the army and his last-kiss send-off turns into a hilarious fiasco on the Ed Sullivan show, ending in love and romance for all concerned. Director Patrick Torelle and Choreographer Nicola Foster have worked well together with Music Director Nathan Cammack to create a fast moving, entertaining version of this wacky comedy. M M M by Linda Brennan-Hassett "Work's on Paper'' is the show being presented by the Art and ·Applied Design Gallery (AAD) Feb. 2-20. Harold Hoy, the coordinator for the gallery, says ''Work's on Paper'' is a show of mixed media including pastels, paints and ink on high quality paper instead of canvas. The artist, James Richard Cla!k, will also present a slide show and discuss his work, style, development Page 12 The T ORCH and technique Monday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. A. reception will follow the slide ·lecture,· and the public will have the opportuntiy to·ask Clark about his work over refreshments. The reception starts at 2:30. Clark received his BFA in painting at the museum Art School in Portland in 1987. He .has had 17 exhibitions since 1972 ·throughout Oregon and Washington, and currently lives in Cannon Beach. Clark was awarded the Merit Award at the Sunriver 1985 Invitational, a ~ ... the wild story of what happens when the King of Rock and Rpck gets drafted into the army qnd his last-kiss send-off turns into a hilarious fiasco ... M= the bumps and grinds that historically sent the girls swooning and the parents worrying. Lyn Burg as Kim MacAfee, the lucky 17 year old chosen to receive the King's last kiss, carries her own weight, but leaves no lasting impression. But the impression left by Judith Roberts as Mrs. Peterson is lasting. Her "only a mother" attitude towards her son is uproariously amusing and the nosey insistence of her walkon entrances are well performed. The chorus of dancers is well rehearsed, but lacks any complicated or intricate dance moves. However, the scene with Rosie dancing drunk with the Shriners is more advanced. Foster is an excellent dancer and the choreography of this scene warrants praise. Scenic and lighting designer Richard Harris has done an exciting and original job on sets. With a large flashing juke box above the stage, and bright whimsical colors on the intricate sets, the action moves easily against a creatively designed backdrop. Music director Nathan Cammack leads the orchestra in a tight, melodic cohesion that never skips a beat, and the mood of the 50' s is felt by the rhythms of the music throughout the production. Art show opens February 2 for the TORCH M state-w1cte· competition held at the Sunriver Lodge. Clark's la~t show at LCC was in 1981, and current collections qf his work will be· viewed in Portland, Seattle, Wollasten, and Massachusetts. LCC' s artist talks are sponsored by the Associated Students·of LCC. More information is available at the AAD Gallery in the Math and Arts building on LCC' s main campus. There is no chp.rge for the gallery showings. »~.,"!. t<lS.,'!.))S.,'!. 1 ~ --;i ';t ~,~(\() o.,g s ~,~, ; ~, 'i !~ . !~ ~ es- ~~ t~ ~ -o~l ~ ,~~ ~~ $.95 Breakfast Special ~~ ~~ Second Hand Clothing contemporary and vintage styles. Coll f<> '"PPI. 344 -7039 360 E. I llh Belwr.cn MIii & High A .gourmet dinner was held in' conjunction with LCC Theatre( s production of Bye Bye Birdie on Jan. 29,. Special pre-theatre dirr·ners are presented only once each term by LCC' s Culinary, Food Service apd Hospitality Program. Crab Seafood Gumbo, Filet of Beef Richelieu (named for the famous • French Cardinal), stuffed ovenmushrooms, browned potatoes, braised lettuce, ga):"den salad and Hungarian chocolate cake was the menu created by Guy Plaa, Lane's gourmet food instructor from • France. But . the stude.nts hosted, cooked '' from the raw ingredients," and served the meal, says Willie Kealoha, instructor and manager of the Renaissance Room. This program offers the students in the Food Service Program practical experience. Students can sit in a class and study theory, sa.ys Kealoha, but these dinners give the participants a chance to discover the problems and criticisms that will arise, as well as the satisfaction and pleasures of their chosen C«:1feers before th~y leave school. . For those . unfortunate people who missed th~ pre-theatre -dinner, the Ren·naissance Room also serves daily lunches Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The •restaurant is new to dedicated American cuisine and an intricate selection of ethnic foods. Reservations are preferred. 15~ I BUYING ,~ c~ NOW ~~ and consigning ~, by. Charlie Hattery for the TORCH ~ r?.z·clz ~.. ,- ~ ~ \\." fij to ~ Pre-theatre· gourmet dinner good experience Mon .•S~: IO a.m.-6 p.~ ~~ Rock n' Roll 9 pm ti\ 2 am with Little And form er members ot flasher and Ravish reform as Rak't ,~ ~s« ,ts<,,~~ Sister 1121 -2 2 2 3 · 2/ l S 159 East Broadway Eugene •• • H , • .._._.~ ,.,:.:,:,:::::: ~ ,::::::; _:::::; :~t: January 30, 1987