Lane Community College January 25, 1991 Eugene, Oregon Vol. 26 No. 14 King commemorated in celebrations Daughter of Malcom X speaks at university Williams laments, calls King's dream 'a nightmare' By Donna Gavin Torch Staff Writer by Mary Browning Torch Associate Editor Speaking on the celebrated anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Rev. Dr. Hosea Williams said the slain civil rights leader's dream has all but been turned into a nightmare. The keynote address marked the fourth annual ASLCC-sponsored Martin Luther King (MLK) Celebration, held in the Silva Hall of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Williams, a well-known civil rights activist, related anecdotes from his own life and work in the civil rights movement, as well as his experiences working close to King. He drew a mental image of King's era as more than a bigoted, discriminating society, instead depicting an era of violence, hatred, greed, and injustice. With a speaking style reminiscent of a Southern Baptist preacher, Williams told of King's dedication to non-violence, his courage, and his determination to make people see the civil rights movement not as a racial battle, but an economic one. Comparing him to a modern-day Jesus Christ, Williams said "King conquered the fear of death, the love of wealth,and theloveofhumanity. If we had listened to Martin Luther King, there wouldn't be children killing children in the Persian Gulf, there wouldn't be 20 million hungry and homeless people in this country." _ "Dr. King could articulate love," he told the enthusiastic crowd. "He didn't just talk about it, he lived it." Williams spoke of King's love of photo by Deborah Pickett LCC President Jerry Moskus, ASLCC Cultural Director Trish Rose~ wood, and Martin Luther King Celebration keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Hosea Williams pause for photos during a reception prior to the Monday evening event. . preaching in church on Sundays, However, he summed up his but he stressed "On Monday, Tues- address, telling the crowd "Thank day, Wednesday, Thursday,andFri- God that the most powerful things day, (King) was in the streets of on earth are not guns or money, but America making his sermons come people." true." Calling for everyone to rise to Williams condemned modern their feet and raise their fists in to the day black political leaders for their air, Williams lead the audience with greed and selfishness. "Today's the chant "I am ... somebody." The event was also featured with leaders are not willing to suffer. They're more interested in them- performancesbyLCCstudentMaya selves." The contemporary civil Thomas, African drum and dance rights movement "has serious prob- group Obo Addy's Okropong, and John Gainer's Inspirational Sounds lems," he said. " ... If we had just listened to Dr. gospel choir. King, and kept his legacy alive." Turn to Nightmare, page 5 Atallah Shabazz, in Eugene Monday to help celebrate a day-long observance of Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, quickly charmed the overflow crowd at the EMU Ballroom on the University of Oregon Campus. Shabazz, eldest daughter of Malcom X, the black militant leader who articulated race pride and black nationalism in the '60s, called for lots of smiles and reminded everyone that Martin Luther King and her father had lived and died so that all present could not only enjoy the birthday party, but could also choose how many candles on the cake and what flavor. "We don't need legislation to feel good," she said. "We have the freedom, the issue now is you . Don't let the carpet be slipped from under your feet." Praising her father as a gentle man, she told of a childhood that allowed her at an early age to understand herself and her place in society. Asking all who loved and liked themselves to raise their hands, Shabazz declared that those who had must also know themselves. ShabazzandMartinLutherKing'seldestdaughter, Yolanda, recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of a one-act musical, "Stepping into Tomorrow," written by both women. The production, which performsextensivelyin nearly SO cities annually, carries a message revealing that no matter what obstacles life may present, everyone has the power and potential to shape their own. The enthusiastic crowd also showed approval to Shabazz's comments about the Mideast crisis. Declaring that "we are controlled", she reminded members of the audience that they had the responsibility to read between the lines. "I am confused" said Shabazz. "Why are we not assisting South Chicago, and Lithuania? How do we allow someone to draw blood for us?" Shabazz hopes to motivate and inspire people to develop a better understanding of their history, the world around them and their constructive place in i t - to encourage a positive self concept. Shabazz ended her presentation with a reading of "Life is Fine," by black poet Langston Hughes. Fire ·b(J,pbings Ja/Ef!l.i$h ·!lf:!ti~wsr protests:. ::;;jin~end.iar,y devit;iF ~as1 thrown tiirtil'gh< i first • tion.}$.'.1.t.·•· .1:·;t·•:li.·•..· .;; (ped~. ral. .Buil.a.Mi..· ·•· p.•.•'etw./een anH-war. ·. r67·.•· .,i f ~. w1\ldbvt'::~ t;~,&ff~ a(~,d~t .~ j i q a group of demonstrators Ul f>Ul}PQrtâ—Ši Area protests of thewar intp.~,Middle Eastwere •W~'{· , . • #- : ·. . ··• _.- .· ·. x • • . . . . Middle East interventiâ—Šp. The . by Dex~ C~;~ilsin • • T"1Ch~U,,, •. ; ,.{'·' ' •.• • •• • • • P.·. ·~ t counterderrionstra'." pre--ernpted this week by fire bombings at the u.s~ ._Peace move~e~t · lJtera_nu-e was {':1.tnd a! tors !)¢en dubbed I/warheads'~ by police who Anny Reserve Center and Internal Revenue-Service scene o.f the IRS ftI'~r acc?r~mg to Dw.1~h~ Sp1.1r;1n., have l\ad to break up fights and while continually: hav~ t~e Building ln Eugene. . } \ ·•· .. . ' S?pervt~~ of the.I~S Cnnunal Invest..1.e~.~Oll Div1- monitoring the two groups. Eugen~ Police investigating both incidents hav~ / §l{)n: Sparlin de9h11:~ to e~"pot;ate on tli~.cont;en t.of found distinctsimilad~es i!} tp~:t wo bombings,b~!. thebter!~~?· \ ii .:c ; .•-· ... _·.·. .. -·• . _ _ . · _.... ·•! p . ·-.•·•· .·. . _. . -._. stop short <>f saying theirtdde,it&a~ <:onnectedt··• ; / z.Iheliteraturt~!!I ·p9-y7 MenJ.ef~~} ;{~~<sc~n.e by OnThursday,J~. l7,atlea$ttwomenwereseeJit SQrru:one wh? w1n.tsto,~1scred1t the peace movethrowing Molotov cocktails (lit~ gas filled bottles) ment, acco:ding foa., $f><?kesma~ for Eugepe Peacethrough windows of two buildings at the reserve Works, whichhasorgam.zed anti•warprotestsatthe center a! 1355 Chambers.Stl'ee.t._ Both the Anny Eugene Federal Bu!!ding. . . _ .·. . . Reserve Center office, and a storage building were PeaceWorks Pr9ject Coordinat<:>r ]~9mAU.,erti damaged. Two other_ devices, whkh C<\used. no said theorganizatiq~doesnotcondone .tti~fircbom- •. d ~ , : ~ ~ ~_; i i f r.~ l i i t 41b1;:fi~, ·t 1 l ~ ~:~;~rea£!)ec\ . ,"-"""r·"·"'-·•.,•·,••·m••~·"". "';;.'.c"'•'•·•·····•·,•······•·"••c•-..;••·· • • • ~.~!i1,t~.â–ºit•â–·lftli • :!.~. . Themitnber of demonstrators in support oft.LR itttetve~P9!{assembling.aUhe ~ederal Building has . •· gr~}Vl) ~~~<:eJan. l 6, the dayJ~.ti U$.lat1nehed its air . assaulft,n Iraq. • •• • ... . However, i~ a mQ,ve to show united support for the soldfers in the Middle East,a march involving bothanti-warprotestorsandcounterdemonstrators has beet;\ tentatively scheduled for the weekend of . Feb. 2 .~~d.,. 3. The .march_ is being <:OQrdinated by f .. o ;. I 1nm;1Q ~ ~ -;18!\;Ji!i ;;;;;;;;:::;;;;;;:; ;;;;;;:~,, Editorial statements generate rebuttal Question of the week: Do you feel it is unpatriotic to support a peaceful alternative to the crisis in the Middle East and why? By David Valdez Torch Staff Writer Editor's note: In the interest of balance, the Torch has allotted space reserved for editorial statements to print the views of a student who during this past week expressed concern and dismay over recent Torch editorial statements. Fresh from teaching at Fort Bragg, N.C., LCC student John Lancaster has taken exception to recent Torch editorials concerning the Persian Gulf conflict. Lancaster, a sergeant in the Army Reserve after an honorable discharge from active duty in January of 1990, grew up in Fayetteville, N.C., and just returned from teaching Russian at a community college near Fort Bragg. In his active duty tour and during his past posting as a Russian instructor, Lancaster has had a great deal of experience with the troops of the 18th Airborne Corps, among other Army units. "The soldiers are not pawns on a chessboard (as they were termed in theJan.18 Torch). They enlisted by choice, not by conscription as in Vietnam," says Lancaster. "I personally know hundreds of soldiers and almost all of them believe that they are doing the right thing by being there and know why they arc there." Lancaster goes on to relate that his mother and mother-inlaw are both from Europe and share a belief that Saddam Hussein is another Hitler. He feels that if two women who personally experienced the horror of World War II support a military solution in the Middle East, then there is validity to the war. Lancaster goes on to say, "You should interview soldiers and military personnel to get their opinions to balance the reporting (in the Torch)." Since Lancaster admits that the campus has a relatively anti-war stance, he recognizes the need to echo the opinions of Torch readers, but he also feels that the staff should properly reflect the majority of the nation and support the administration. "The fact that (students in protest to the war) are in the majoritydoesnotnecessarilymake them right, (and) the factthat the anti-war minority is so vocal does not necessarily make them enlightened either." Although Lancaster recognizes the constitutional right to assemble, he feels that the protestors at the Federal Building in Eugene aren't accomplishing anything, that both sides need to turn to positive methods of protesting. Among his suggestions for positive protests are to contact your elected representative, hang posters, and call people for support. "Please don't form mobs to challenge people," pleads Lancaster. "Not that protesting is bad news, but it doesn't do anything inaconstructivemanner.Itjustmakesalotofnoise,forexample, the firebombing of the reserve center and of the IRS building." Lancaster emphasizes a need for more constructive means of voicing an opinion. He says that when mobs forrn, a "lunatic fringe" develops, and the lunatic fringe often has its own agenda. The most important point that Lancaster wants to emphasize is the support of the troops. He feels that the public cannot send a positive message to the troops by firebombing government buildings. "When protestors are protesting, and the reason they're saying they' re protesting is they don't like violence, it's good to bear in mind the violence Saddam Hussein has been using not only for the past six months, but the violence Hussein has used over the years." ~~ Editor ....................... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ......... Devan C. Wilson Anociate Editor ........................................ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mary Browning Sports Editor .................. __________________ Robert Catalano Entertainment Editor .............. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tracy Brooks Production Manager - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D a r i e n Waggoner Asst. 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Room 205 Center Building. 4000 E. 30th Ave .. Eugene. OR 97405. Phone 747-4501 ext. 2657. Page 2 January 25 1991 The Torch Tyra O'Hare: Hotel Management "I do not feel that it is unpatriotic. I do feel that there are different ways in showing that you don't like what's going on ... but I see nothing wrong with showing your dislike if you do it in a reasonable manner." Sara Remington: Early Childhood Development "No, because it shows how the people feel about the war, and have a right to express peaceful terms about it." Mike Davenport: Undecided "It's not unpatriotic, but I don't feel there is a peaceful way to solve (the crisis). When we've asked (Hussein) to leave and he won't leave, the only way to get him out is to not be peaceful about it." Cindy Richards: Biology "Of course not. I think that Keiko Watanabe: Radio Broadcasting "Whatever the reasons, I don't think that war justifies things as a means." PHOTOS BY ERIN NAILLON people who are protesting for peace aren't saying that we don't support our troops, and that we don't care if they die or not. The reason that we are out there ... is so that we can bring (the troops) home alive." INTERVIEWS BY ERIN SUTTON Joe Hart: Physics "Well, no I don't, (but) I believe that we have already tried for the last five months (to expel Hussein from Kuwait) and we've given more than enough time to come to a peaceful situation. Now it's time to just go the way we are." : ; ~ ~ morepotentadvocatesofpeace Intolerance and blood lust Bring troops upon earth through the years fed by the crazy-making propato come than this massed multi- ganda machinery·of a corrupt home soon tude of silent witnesses to the corporate-political system To the Editor, . The peace community and George Bush have something in common. We would both rather see U.S. troops come home "sooner, rather than later." Of course, George Bush insists that Kuwait must be liberated first. Whether 100 or 100,000 come home in "human remains pouches" is where the gulf between our perspectives lies. When we marched from Alton Baker Park to the Federal Building on January 15, "Bring 'em back alive, " was one of the first chants we took up. Now that Fush has ordered an attack, the chant will be echoed silently by families and friends over the coffins of dead soldiers. These families will wish for a miracle, but the bodies lying in those flag-enshrouded boxes will not come back to life. When King George the Fifth observed the battlefield cemeteries in Flanders in 1922, he said "I have many times asked myself whether there can be desolation of war." Personally, I wish that the current ~ing George the Fifth on this side of the Atlantic owns an equally intelligent heart. John Unger LCCstudent Face the truth To the Editor, "Better a cruel truth," says Edward Abbey, "than a comfortable delusion." The truth must be faced. The time for denial, the greatest ally of any addiction, is past. Like addicts, forced by crisis to face reality, many Americans now recognize the institutionalized false values and compulsive behaviors that impoverish the gullible, enrich the unscrupulous, and deaden our humaneness: legal and illegal drugs to smother feelings, sexual exploitation to compensate lack of love, endless consumption to fill the emptiness within, faith in the use of force to release anger and momentarily calm our fears. spew disinformation sprinkled lightly with facts through major media monopolies. Patriotism has been perverted. Throughout history the papered ruling elite have been perfectly willing to have the well intentioned sons and daughters of the less fortunate do their dirty work. This time is no different. But great danger is also great opportunity if we can face the truth that Saddam and George are blood brothers; that complex cultural, political, and economic issues can never be solved by force; that violence can beget only more violence; and that peace is the true patriotism. By reclaiming our citizenship and by beginning with the smallest details of our daily lives, we can create the compassion and love that will lead to peace and healing. I wish us all courage on the path and joy 1n the quest. Jerome Garger Peace and Conflict Studies Instructor English/Social Science Dept. .ii1£;;;;~1&1v?®%~~1a0til0£&v:r~~ihvm;;;;ia,;;:,;w&2;;[-m&;;;;;s;0&1S;m:1a'&Tu1&tm0tr~ W &ilillit® crisis of choice The two faces of Janus: The Gulf Forum by Michael Omogrosso ASLCC President On Monday Jan. 21, I received a letter from U.S. Marine Reservist Sgt. Andrew Harris - last year's ASLCC president. He was writing from Norton Air Force Base in California while waiting for his flight to the Saudi sands, courtesy of the United States Armed Forces. Andy sends his best to all of us at LCC. He is in charge of a squad of 12 Marines, and says, "The most important thing to me (and all I really care about) is that I and my squad make it back safely." I'm sure that thought rests heavily on the minds of all the troops and on the minds of this entire nation for that matter. But the implementation of that thought- how to get them home- is what seems to divide us. Like the Roman god Janus, we are a nation facing two distinctly different directions. One side is polarized in the mode of, "We must give full support to the leaders of our country and by that action the boys (women, too, this time) will surely win and be home soon." At the other end of the spectrum voices shout, 'Wearewrongtospill the blood of our nation's finest for the decadent rulers of Kuwait. Bring our friends home alive, not in a box." And like Janus who looked to the horizon of the future while surveying the receding skyline of the past, the views of this nation concerning the Gulf War contain everything between the extremes. Even the Christian Bible sets up extreme perspectives on the subject: From the prophetic book of Joel 3: 10-11, "Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning shears into lances." Yet from the book of Isaiah, 2:4, "And He will certainly render judgement among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war any more." The dichotomy of war is adequately displayed by Joel commanding the preparation for war, yet, Isaiah demanding disputes to be settled and the ASL CC PRES/DENT supporters and peace advocates, for they are only doing their job and the line separating them becomes increasingly hard todefine. Forinstance,signs from both camps include support for the human bodies engaged in the conflict, not the conflict per se. My nine-year-old son wrote this prose on his own in an apparent attempt to understand the war and rumors of war: "Once upon a time there was a boy, and where he lived there was a war going on and he lived right in the middle of it. So some times they would get bombed and it just happened that his town got bombed. When he was in school it happened. And he rushed home to find that his house got bombed." Sgt. Andy Harris wrote on Jan. 7, "For a while I was hoping that there would be a diplomatic solution to this crisis and we would be home soon. But now I don't think that this will be the case." I asked my son if his story was done and he said, "no." The action you and I take today will determine what he writes tomorrow. Shalom. photo by Deborah Pidtett MICHAEL OMOGROSSO war machine dismantled. Once we begin warring, when do we start working for peace. The demonstrations at the Eugene Federal Building embody both aspects -the twofacesofJanus-theJoel and the Isaiah. We must respect both war ... ~venue to peace' in dispute On Thursday,Jan. 17, I was working as an intern with KMTR-TV and found myself in the middle of a very violent clash between anti-war protestors and Desert Storm supporters. In front of the Eugene Federal Building people in support of physical force to remove Saddam Hussein were enraged at the people in favor of a peaceful solution. What I observed was a gross misunderstanding between both groups of demonstrators. Peace demonstrators and the Desert Storm supporters in general are really in agreement. The avenue to peace, however, is the subject in dispute. Consider some statements from involved parties. • LCC student Stan Brawley, who is also a Navy Reservist and has been called up for active duty: "Saddam Hussein needs to be stopped. I support the president. I do not relish the thought of going (to Saudi Arabia), but in 1986 I signed a piece of paper saying I would go if need be, and now I'm being called, so I am going." He too seeks peace. It's just that the method he sees as necessary to achieve peace differs from anti-war demonstrators. • Says City Councilman Sean Boles about the city of Eugene's position on the Gulf War. "On Jan. 14 the City Council passed a resolution by a vote of seven against and two votes for the use of force in pushing Saddam Hussein from Kuwait." When asked about the ongoing protest at the Federal Building he said, "Everybody has a right to demonstrate peacefully." Boles felt the protesters backing the Desert Storm operation, "need some training in peaceful demonstration." He also commended the police for maintaining order in such a stressful situation. Pull- from the heart jim jarboe ing double shifts are testament to the police officers' sincere efforts to uphold our rights to free speech. The message the police are stressing to the demonstrator is, "Be safe!" • Says City of Eugene Public Safety Officer Tim Burr: "To not let people demonstrate would defeat the purpose of our country's constitutional rightto peacefully assemble. It would be ironic to not let people voice their opinion in the area in front of the Federal Building known as Free Speech Square." • Says LCCstudentMichael Gardner, who is enrolled here as part of the Displaced Workers Program: "I don't like the idea of war any more than the next fellow. I've never been one to back down from opposition. Saddam Hussein is thumbing his nose at the U.N. and all it stands for. He has had ample time to withdraw his troops. It would destroy the U.N. and the United States' credibility to turn tail and run from Hussein." Would he fight, he replied without hesitation, "I would go if called too, in a heartbeat." Some of the Bush supporters feel those opposed to war are unpatriotic and not in support of the troops. I see the anti-war protesters to be very much in support of our country- just not in support of the administration's foreign policy. It is disappointing to see the hostilities between the two groups of demonstrators. They are both in support of the Constitution, both patriotic, and both in support of our troops. This conflict hopefully will be defused with an event tentatively scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 2 and 3. The event is a march by both groups in support of the troops. • Says Oregon Peaceworks Coordinator Thom Alberti: "When communication between the two opposing demonstrators occurred, understanding was reached and friendships sparked." Hopefully, through communication this conflict, as well as the Gulf Conflict, will be worked out peacefully. Th • • Ass~ciated Students Camnus Calendar FRIDAY, Jan. 25: *The Clothing Exchange, 8 am - 5 pm, all week, FREE Pre-owned clothing PE 301. MONDAY,Jan. 28: *ASLCC Senate Meeting, 3 pm, in the Boardroom. All are encouraged to come. *Alcohol and Drug Education Program, 1 pm in Heath 103. TUESDAY,Jan. 29: *Ongoing Recovery Group, 1 pm Apr 212. *OSPIRG Recyc. Mtgs, 2:30 pm, Cen. Bsmt. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30: *GALA Mtgs, 12:00 pm, Cent. Bsmt. *Eating Issues Group, 12 pm M & A 240 *Young Adult Recovery Group, 1pm M & A 250. *Support Group for Affected Others, 10 am in M &A 251. THURSDAY, Jan. 30: *Multi-Cultural Center Social Hour, 1:30 -3 pm in Cen 409. *Alcohol and Drug Awareness Group, 1 pm in Apr 212. *Campus Ministry - Baptist free lunch, 12:00-12;50 pm - Health 105 A1Ht@m1lln.@m1 §Jku@1r~ ~,e~~o.'{i~. You don't have to go through it alone. You do hove choices. You have the right to make the best decision for you. We care. Call us and let's talk: 24-hour Talk Line - 222-9661 Portland or for your local representative: 1-800-342-6688 THE BOYS AND GIRLS AID SOCIETY OF OREGON January 28 is Ski Ball SKI JBAJLJL ! is an action packed night on the slopes at Mt. Hood Meadows, sponsored by Mt. Hood Community College. Tickets are available at the ASLCC offices, Center Bldg. 479, at cost, for $7.00 each. The Torch January 25 1991 Page 3 r~, .,.,.,Jf'lt.... ~ War c0Vef8f}e tilbowS out other domestic, foreign pr(Jblems··•· After one week of war in the Middle East, the conflict's events have taken over the front pagcsofU.S newspapers and the m ajo ri ty o f loca l news telecasts. In the meantime, a lot of domestic and local issues are not getting any attention. Before the war, Americans were concerned with the expected U.S. recession (and/ or "economic downturn"). Banks were failing. Both big and small businesses were suffering. And citizens were spending less. Now, I guess everything is just dandy. So what if Eastern Airlines went belly-up, sending tens of thousands of employees scurrying to collect unemployment, causing creditors (mostly banks) to wonder how much they're going to make on the dollar for their investment, and local communities that depended on the airline scrambling to find new sources of revenue to offset inevitable budget shortfalls. More was said on one local newscast about a cat who travelled in the landing gea r compartment of a jei: from Hous ton to New York Ci ty than was men ti oned ab out Eas tcr n's demise. The last big news I heard about oil was the Iraqi torching of an oil well and the ecological damage which could occur if Hussein decides to blow up all of the wells in Kuwait. Never let it be said that retail gas prices are once again rising (although wholesale prices have dropped) and the stockmarket is beginning to look like the polygraph readings of Joe Isuzu. Much has also been said in the media about the cost of the weapons being used against Iraq. Each "Smart Bomb" costs about $40,000. Figuring that alliance pilots have flown 12,000 sorties over that country, and estimating they've dropped two bombs on each mission, it is safe to calculate the U.S. government has spent around $960 million on "Smart" bombs alone. What hasn't been said is how much this adds up to in a dollars-and-cents perspective the average citizen can understand. This $960 million (which does not include the cost of other weapon systems) could pay for the $630 million that Oregon's schools are expected to lose as a result of Measure 5. Enough dollars would be left over to put the state financially in the black. commentary by robert catalano And this is just one weapon. Israel, tragically, has been in the news because of recent Scud missle attacks on Haifa and Tel Aviv. However, Palestinians living in Israel have almost ceased to exist in the news. Yes, Virginia, there are Palestinians living in Israel. There are Palestinians living all over the Middle East. There are Palestinians living in Europe. There are Palestinians living in the United States. Theyarethenomad sof the world, searching for a homeland, just like the Jews were before the forming of Israel as a nation. Armenians live all over the world, but there is a semi-autonomous Armenian republic within the U.S.S.R. Although most Vietnamese have left their homeland for greener pastures in other countries, there is still a nation they can talk about as their former home. The Palestinians are homeless. And this is why Israel has been attacked. It is why Saddam Hussein has been able to attempt tying the Palestinian question to the invasion of Kuwait. It's the reason Israelis have, up to now, been able to live in relatively quiet residential areas and apartment buildings while Palestinian neighborhoods are in turmoil or classified as refugee camps. The reporting of these Palestinians ended when Operation Desert Storm began. The economy is still in a recession. People are still being laid off. Gasoline prices continue to rise. Oregon legislators still have to deal with the effects of Measure 5. The world goes on. I thought you'd like to know. Canc·er victim uses experience to help others by Megan Guske Torch Staff Writer His white beard curls up around his face as he flashes a quick smile. At 8 a.m., when most college students react like zombies, his eyes are twinkling and alive. Does this man know something that others don' t know at such an early hour in the morning? Perhaps he does. Milt Cunningham definitely knows the valueoflife,and whatitmeans to Ii ve life to its fullest. Almostthreeyearsa goCunningham was diagnosed with cancer of the prostate. Though cancer often claims the Ii ves of it's victims, it couldn' tconqu er Cunningham. He survived, beating all the odds against him. It began in June of 1988, when Cunningham was referred by his internist to see an oncologist. During his visit, the doctor merely confirmed his suspicion. "I think my doctor was trying to put me at ease when he said 'It's not a small cancer but it's not as big as a bread box,' " says Cunningham . "It had involved the entire organ, but had not metastasized (spread to other par ts of the body)." However, as he explained, prostate cancer is one form that responds well to treatment. "If a person is going to have cancer," says Cunningham, "prostate is the kind to have. There is a 60 to 70 percent chance of recovery." However, because of the radiation treatments he received, the defeat of his cancer did not leave Cunningham unscathed. The'zaps' ofradiationinflicted on his body have created problems in his digestive system, which continue to plague him to this day. But Cunningham knows well that life does go on. Today, he is attending LCC, and learning Spanish with avenge- FIRST AID K bruised egos K broken hearts K decision-torn minds )( damaged self-esteem Campus Ministry center 242 or ca{{ e~t. 2850 Pag·e 4 January 25 1991 The Torch "You're up against the fact that 'In the next six months I'm going to be dead,' says Cunningham, "but then you start to live more each day." He notes that when a person is d iagnosed with cancer, all the clichesaboutdeath begin to take on a different meaning. "You can take all of the cliches like 'everybody is going to die' but (cancer) brings you face to face with the fact that your deathmaycomevery quickly," says Cunningham. ''When you have a growth inside of you that is trying to kill you, and <ii usually does, all the (cliches) ~ come up in brighter colors." But Cunningham did con-~ ~ quer the growth trying to take ~ his life, and he realizes that the l experience he endured gives himanabilitytoexte ndhelpto to age of wisdom the applies LCCstudent Milt Cunningham others. his study of Spanish. "Mainly, all tha tyou can say ance, while trying his hand at valved with a cancer support is 'I understand to some excarpentry and writing. Within group, where he takes part in tent, and I care,'" he says "You his busy school schedule, he inspiring others confronted have to kind of wait and see what a person says and what also finds the time to be in- with cancer. he needs." apCunningham's greater ··········-----,l'.•.•·--····•,l'--·•·····•,11. preciation of life - and it's Cunningham feels that brevity-gives him the tool of many non-victims treat cancer insight to present to the group patients like they aren't part of this world anymore, and that asa source of support and hope this action is inappropriate. Reforthosecurrentlyde alingwith their own cancer. "The sup- ferring to a passage in Dr. Barry port group isn't a therapy Segel's book, Love,Medidne,and has immedigroup," he says. "You just Miracles, Cunningham says, support each other. There's a "He (Dr. Segel) said ... there ate openings isn't any cancer in existence lot of joking and laughing for infants that somebody hasn't surand crying too." and toddlers He says that a lot of the black vived." Cancer victims, according to humor exchanged between 6 weeks to 2 must remain Cunningham, seem would members group years. All offensive to others. "A good a ware that they are normal. He shifts and days are availfriend of mine has brain cancer relatesastoryabout ahusband able for 18 months and and seizures," says Cunning- and wife who were dealing ham with the beginnings of a with the wife's cancer. "For a up. Some spaces availsmile. "He said he was rolling couple of years, he was tenderable for infants. Contact around in the garden one day, footing around her," says CunCindy at: and his wife said 'What are ningham, "and one day she was doing' and he said 'I'm feeling kind of bitchy and he you 747-4501 ext. 2519 told her off. She said that it was having a seizure salad.'" or room 239 in the But, all kidding aside, the very good for her because it group knows all too well the treated her like an ordinary Health Occupation office. ._.,.. reality of cancer - It kills. person." 11 The Child Development Center ........................................ Forensics Team experiences suc·ceSs by Chris Barron Torch Staff Writer Barbara Breaden has an interesting dilemma not faced by most instructors. Instead of demanding quiet from her students, she encourages them to speak out and express themselves. In fact, that's the basis for her class. Breaden teaches the LCC Projects and Public Speaking class (also known as Forensics), and coaches the LCC Forensics Team that is earning a reputation as one of the top community college teams in the Northwest. Although most students come with prior speaking experience, there is no prerequisite to sign up for the class, just an interest in public speaking, Breaden says. "We cali this class a co-curricular activity rather than an extracurricular activity," she points out. "In other words, it's both class and extra-curricular. "One of the things that's really stimulating is that you do get to develop your speaking skills in what you most want to do. You really get to choose your own niche." Fall term saw a great deal of success by the team, including sweepstakes honors at the Linfield Tournament at Linfield College. LCC' s entry outranked all other community colleges entered, as well as surpassing several four-year colleges and universities. Team member Dan Oark captured seven individual trophies during the fall campaign, while Joshua Hendrickson garnered four. Additionally, Kevin Mergel earned two trophies, both first place honors. With the momentum of Fall term behind them, the team recently attended its first tournament of winter term at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington and came back with all participants making it to the finals. I "It was just a really good tournament for us," Breaden said. "All of our students breaking into finals is a wonderful accomplishment." There are three divisions in Forensics: novice, junior and senior. Although Clark, a senior division orator, did not compete, Breaden was pleased with the novice speakers' results. Brian Behan was a finalist in editorial commentary, and placed fourth in extemporaneous speaking. Tisha Oehrnan placed second in editorial commentary, and Andrea Pasutti, a new competitor this term, finished in first place in prose interpretation. Clark, who is also assistant coach of the team, has already qualified for nationals in Tacoma, Wash. in April with his prose interpretation of "The Little Prince," and needs just one more top-three finish to qualify for dramatic interpretation. "He's just a real committed participant," Breaden says. "He's my right-hand man. He helps with the coaching and other odds and ends for the team." A big part of the class is helping students overcome the fear of public speaking. Breaden says she works hard in helping her students battle that fear. "Studies show that public speaking is the number one fear among Americans-even higher than death," she notes. "There is a certain amount of nervousness, but usually people who sign up for this class realize that they're there to get over any kind of apprehension or anxiety." The team will next compete at Willamette University on Feb. 1-3. After the novice speakers gain more experience, Breaden is hoping that they will have a chance to qualify for nationals at the end of February at the University of Oregon. Although only senior division speakers qualify in regular season tournaments, the U of 0 tournament is a chance for all other speakers to earn a trip to Tacoma. Night mare continued from page 1 Three awards were presented for community members who have distributed a dedication to King's dream. The Eugene Commission on the Rights of Minorities selected University of Oregon English Professor Ed Coleman as the first recipient of the MLK Lifetime Achievement Award, and selected Eugene Mayor Jeff Miller to receive the MLK LCC Forensics Team members Joshua Hendrickson (right) and Dan Clark break from the seriousness they exhibit as orators fora little clowning around. Hendrickson has captured four individual trophies during competition this year, while Clark has earned seven to lead all team members. Senate discusses MLK, CCOSAC by John Unger Torch Staff Writer The Jan. 23 ASLCC Senate meeting reverberated with impressions of both the Martin Luther King Celebration on Jan. 21, and the CC0SAC conference on Jan. 18 an 19 at Mt. Hood Community College. ASLCC President Michael Omogrosso said that it was "one heck of a CC0SAC meeting. It was a good experience meeting other students and hearing some of the problems they encounter. It's funny how often they're quite similar." 0mogrosso announced that up to two Senators are invited to join him for the Board of Presidents CC0SAC meeting on Feb. 8 and . 9 at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg. The board intends to devise a "strategy for getting students out for a legislative action day in early April," designed to organize community college students from acrossthestatetomakeastate ment,accordingtoOmogrosso. Healsosaid thattheCollege Council is working to reorganize the academic calendar in order to close LCC on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Regarding the MLK Celebration at the Hult Center, ASLCC Cultural Director Trish Rosewood said she was "relieved that it's over, but it was really fun-we really enjoyed it." According to 0mogrosso, it was "interesting enough that Dr. Hosea Williams didn't like the word celebration. That's something we srould address." ASLCC Vice President Maya Thomas wds noticeably absent from the Senate meeting. "It's pretty neat to know Mayarightnow because sometime we'll probably be seeing her on M1V or something," Senator Seth Craig said. Thomas delighted the crowd with two performances at the Hult Center event, and she received particularly warm appreciation from Dr. Williams. "Congratulations on her great performance," Craig added. In her written report to the Senate, Thomas said that she had talked to Jay Jones, who agreed with the Senate's decision to appoint her to be Vice President for the rest of the school year in the ab~nce of Sione Araujo. She wrote that a possible honorary position to be developed could involve the Senate approving to pay Araujo's tuition if she does return this year. Thomas also thanked student government for support with the MLK events. Student ~esource Center Director Er:tie Woodland said thatthecenterisshort-handed , with eight or nine positions open. He also said that he has instituted staff meetings in order to help his crew to work together. Rosewood announced a draft counseling meeting at noon in the ASLCC office on W2dnesday,Jan. 30. ThenextSenatemeetingwill l.>e on Jan. 28 at 3:00 in P.E. 205. Saturday, January 26 Leadership Award. Miller entered the stage to a muffled chorus of boos and hisses, and during his acceptance of the honor, two members of the Homeless Action Coalition stood up to display signs criticizing Miller's stand on the homeless' plight in Eugene. The protestors said that they were acting without the sanction of the coalition. A Free Workshop To Explore Career Opportunities to register call 747-4501 ext. 2353 The Torch • • • • • LNEMUSIC FREE SAMPl.£S • BAll.OONS FOR KIDS • 6'15 Rl\'ERROAD (OI n TIE I .. ,, \Rkl n OPEN 7:30 AM· 6 PM EVERY DAY I • • •••••••••• January 25 1991 Page 5 ing's leg celebrate When evil men plot, _ good men plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit the to the glories of love,. 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In addition, ski lessons and rentals will be available for a nominal charge of $7. Tickets are plentiful and can be obtained at the ASLCC office, located inRoom 479 of the Center Building. Charter bus service is also available. U of O student Zareth Erwin checks to see if his skis are in the proper landing position to hit terra firma sierra. PHOTOSBYTHATCHERTROMBLEY Pheasant Park Apartments NOW RENTING AND TAKING APPLICATIONS! • Beautifully landscaped grounds • Laundry facilities • Playground • Tanning salon • New recreation room • And more! I l 2 3 BEDROOM as low as $3) 11 s CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION STOP BY 475 LINDALE N, SPRINGFIELD Page 8 January 25 1991 The Torch l 747-5411 NOW OPEN at our new location 13th & Willamette TRY US! IWM.II CITY COPY 1288 Willamette 344-5287 M-F 8:30-6 Sat. 11-5 *********** * Coming* ⇒ soon * * {t {t {t {t {t {t t {t {t t Torch Val-o-grams ! * * : Sales begin Tues. Jan. 29 l} {t {{-------- * I I Tllrnovers trouble Titans in defeat to LBCC by Robert Catalano Torch Sports Editor The LCC men's basketball team blew a 12-point lead in the second half and Northwest another dropped Conference Athletic Association (NWAACC) game 86-71, in Albany on Jan. 23. The loss to Linn-Benton CC (LBCC) featured an old Titan nemesis; the latein-the-game turnover. "The last couple of minutes (in a game) have been a problem all year," said LCCcoach Dale Bates. "We've got some guys who just don't seem to be able to go out and get it (defensive intensity) late in the game." LCC, which led at the end of the first half 32-28, went on a 12-4 run early in the second and were up 44-32 at one point. Then the Titan turnover curse reappeared. LBCC took advantage of 13 LCC turnovers in the half and after tying the score at 58 with 8:58 remaining in the game, the home team went on a 31-16 scoring binge to seal the victory. "For30 minutes we've played some of the best ball we've played all year," said Coach Bates. "But during one stretch of five possessions (in the second half), we had three turnovers, missed an easy power-up and took a bad threepoint shot. They got eight points and we got none." Lamenting his team's problems late in the game, Coach Bates added, "It's time out for a gut check (for the Ti tans). If we don't toughen up and play to our ability, we could very well lose the next eight ballgames." Bates, who is in his last season of coaching at LCC, has had troubled times with his team this year. The Titans played a numberof games early in the season with only eight eligible players. At least five of the original 13-member team were ruled to be academically unqualified to compete in NW AA CC sanctioned play. To date, only two have been able to return to competition. The 8-9 Titans, who have now lost six of their seven NW AACC conference games, were led by Jay Willis' 24 points and 15 by Sam Thompson. In a Dec. 19 NWAACC conference game on Dec .. 19, Travis Wade hit a jumper with three seconds on the clock to give Mt. Hood CC a 98-97 victory over the Titans. The Titans, who trailed by as much as 19 points in the second half, took a 96-95 lead on two free throws by Phil Smith with 14 seconds left in the game before Wade made his basket. "We had a one point lead and couldn't keep them from scoring," said an exasperated Coach Bates. Wade finished with a team-high 22 points for Mt. Hood, which had four players in double figures. Willis led all scorers with 24 points topacetheTitansand teammate Damon Neufeld added 23 in a losing cause. The Titans play their next game at home against undefeated Chemeketa CC on Jan. 26. photo by Thatcher Trorrbley Coac;h Bates instructs player on the finer points of ball handling. Blues and Pioneers split, tie for first in NWHL by Jeff Newton Torch Staff Writer The Eugene Blues and the Tacoma (Wash.) Pioneers split a two-game series in the local ice hockey action at Lane County Ice (LCI) on Jan. 12-13. In Saturday evening's game the Pioneers started the game's scoring with Curt Kootenoff' s first goal at 12:21 leftin the first period. Two~nuteslater, Tom Graham netted another goal for the Pioneers to make the score 2-0. Dick Abraham tied the score for the Blues by sliding the puck past the Tacoma goalie at 5:40 and again at 3:25 in the same period. Some tough defense play by the Blues, coupled with goals by Ladislav Filip and Dan Schienderhan, gave the Blues a 4-3 lead late into the second period. The Pioneers netted one point to end the second period with Eugene leading 4-3. In the third period, Abraham scored at 12:55 and again at 5:33 to put the Blues up 6-3. Tacoma's Kootenoff scored at 4:17 to end the evening's scoring and give Eugene a 6-4 win. OnSunday,Jan.13, the Blues played host to Tacoma again at LCI. The Blues scored their initial first period goal by Torn Scudders at 12:52. The Blues held the Pioneer offense in check throughout the period while Eugene's Brad Copeland scored a power play near the end of the period to stretch Eugene's lead to 2-0. The Pioneers came storming back in the second period with a goal by Tom Graham at 8:42, followed by another three minutes later by Charlie Stringer's power play to get past the one-man short Blues defense. Tacoma took the lead from Eugene with a score by Kootenoff to lead 3-2 after the second period. The Blues scored the first goal in the third period at 11:16 by Abrah-am, but eight seconds Next week's sports schedule Women's and men's basketball Jan. 30 at Southwest Oregon CC Feb. 2 at Clackamas CC in Oregon City Times for games on both dates is 6 p.m. for women's games and 8 p.m. for the men. later, Tacoma's Dan Hiatt found a hole through the Blues defense and gave the Pioneers their second lead of the game. Graham scored an insurance goal at 3:08 to ice the Tacoma victory. The (15-2-1) Blues will be on hockey action set for this weekend at LCI. The University of Oregon will play host to Gonzaga. Games are set for Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6:00p.m. and Sunday morning, Jan. 27 at 9:45 a.m. Admission to the games is $2. the road this weekend for a two game series in Tacoma, against the Pioneers. The Blues and the Pioneers are now tied for first place in the Northwest Hockey League. Although the Blues are out oftown, there is still some local Titans suffer anothe r setback by Robert Catalano Torch Sports Editor The Ti tans lost another close one. Despite Kelli Stonelake' s 28 points and Katy Carter's 20, the LCC women's basketball team dropped to 8-11 after an 84-78 loss to Linn-Benton CC (LBCC) in Albany on Jan. 23. Six of the Titan's 11 defeats have been by six points or less. "We've had the lead in all of those games," said Coach Dave Loos. "We just haven't played as well in the second half." Tina Johnson was a one person wrecking crew for LBCC. The six-foot freshman scored 28 points and snatched 22 off the boards as her team outrebounded LCC 50-34. Stonelake, the second leading scorer in the Northwest Athletic Association of Colleges Community (NW AACC) conference (25.7 ppg.), also led the Titans with 10 rebounds. Injured starter Carrie Redifer returned to action and scored 13 pbints for LCC, but she was the only bright spot from the Titan bench. Cathy Reis beck's free throw was the only other score from the reserves. LCC is now 2-5 in conference play and begins the second half of its NWAACC schedule on Dec. 26, at home, against Chemeketa CC. On Jan. 19, the Titans lost at home to Mt. Hood CC, 74-67. The ususally reliable Carter was only 2-10 from the field and the Titans, as a team, only managed to convert on 39 percent of their field goal attempts. Stonelake, who missed all six of her three-pointshots,still managed to lead LCC with 17 points. Luci Cornutt added 15 points and Carter 12 for the Titans. Mt.Hood wasledbyLannie Hill's 15 points, Courtnall Jackson's 14and 12 fromJennie Gerety. SPRINGFIELD SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES 1124 Main Street Sprlngtleld, Oregon '7477 The Torch January 25 1991 Page9 ,.,.,.,.,.,..L'.'l,.:-:-: ~ :::::~ : ::::~ :: = ~· ~ ~ • :~ 'Edward ·Scissorhands' reviewed as a must· see Ed ward Scissorhands is about a man with scissors for ·hands, created by a scientist. Before the scientist can replace Ed ward's scissors with hands, the scientist dies. After being discovered by an Avon representative, Edward tries to conform to suburban life and discovers that suburbia cannot deal with his uniqueness. Reflections Joshua Hendrickson: Burton is successor to Spielberg in fantasy cinema. His approach to visuals emphasizes the element of magic that Spielberg popularized, but in a wholly different and bizarre manner. David Valdez: Let me get the negative out of the way first. I felt that Burton copped out with the ending structure. The rest of the film was brilliant. I especially enjoyed the way the workshop's ominous and dark atmosphere was juxtaposed with the cartoon faces in t~e machinery. Hendrickson: The cast was flawless. Johnny Depp proved his talent by portraying a character with great depth, but little surface expression. A surprise was Alan Arkin, playing the father of the family that takes Edward into their home. His cool-headed obliviousness to everything around him was superbly communicated. Valdez: Depp was the real surprise to me. I never took his talent seriously untillsawthismovie. Everyonewould like a father with as much character and compassion as Arkin portrayed. My one disappointment in the cast was how two-dimensional Winona Ryder's character was written. She's an excellent actress and should be giveri equally excellent parts. Hendrickson: "Edward Scis-· sorhands" makes Burton's earlier "Beetlejuice" seem normal. However, one wishes that he had explored the thematic possibilities of his story more thoroughly. He is making a statement about individuality in the face of conformity, and while the point is not lost, it is also not presented in as intriguing a manner as possible. Valdez: I felt that Burton's "theatre of the absurd" technique is enough ~o convey his point. This is after all a faerie tale. The characterization of conformity being so ridiculous is enough to make Burton's point. Hendrickson: In every way bu tone, the production design of this film is astonishing. That one disapointment the scars on Ed ward's face are so phony that it looks as though a light rain would wash them off. Valdez: Yes, particularly in light of Ryder's incredible makeup at the beginning and end of the film. You have to wonder why they did such a poor job on the main character's makeup. Hendrickson: The suburban setting is rendered withanappropriatepastelhued hideousness, like 1960 time warped jnto the present. Edward's home is as dark and gloomy as· any mad scientist's castle, but what goes on inside is charming. photo by Erin Naillon Performers Mark Garner, Linda Burden-Williams and Craig M:-Stinson rehearse a scene from Jerr-y Seifert's "The Fan Club." Playwrighting group premieres Valdez: The castle setting is a brilliant metaphor for the creative. Creativity always seems forbidding until the inside is revealed. The strength of the portrayal of suburbia is wonderful. The time warp effect intensifies the faerie tale style without diluting the message. Final Analysis Hendrickson: As fantasy films go, "Ed ward Scissorhands" is outstanding and may set a precedent for the modernization of faerie tales in the movies. Burton has a huge talent, and this film is a step up for him. by Tracy Brooks Torch Entertainment Editor The Playwrights Ensemble Theatre (PET), a new commercial playwrighting group in Eugene, will premiere two plays written by members of LCC's performing arts community. "The Fan Club," written by Jerry Seifert, playwrighting instructor at LCC and "U R Us," written by Bjo Ashwill, a local playwright, will be featured Friday, Jan. 25, at Cafe 131, 6th and Main, in Springfield. "The primary focus of this new company is the development of new playwrights and new plays," saysSeifer·t ,executivedirectorof PET." ... We will be expanding outward to the entire Northwest, looking for suitable, new and exciting scripts to produce." PET is an outgrowth of the playwrighting program at LCC. Seifert says the intention was to create a theatei;. that will be run by students. Although .. it will be open to the community, students will have priority, he says. LCC students that participate may be able to receive Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) credit. Seifert says one of the problems encountered with CWE is a lack of opportunity for placements in the community for student theater artists. PET will hopefully work toward mending that, says Seifert, by giving students a place to practice and learn. The staff of PET includes local playwright, and former LCC counselor Bjo Ashwill as literary manager and marketing director, LCC students Michael Sorenson as artistic director, JoAnn Pachito as producing director and Sherry Lady as children's theatre director. The dinner theater plays will run Friday and Saturday nights through Feb. 16. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., the shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets, which cover both plays, are $5 and may be obtained at the door. Interested persons may call Cafe 131 at 726-0430. Valdez: Asl said, my only argument is with the structure of the ending. The ending is good, but it is compromised by a few •errant settings. Most of the people I know found the ending acceptable because the rest of the movie works so well. I agree, but I would have been more satisfied with a more definitive ending. The ending would have telt more realistic if Edward's fate had represented the oppression he discovered. Overall, I recommend this movie to most everyone including children, as long as some time to explain the meaning is taken. One of the must see movies of the season. Small sculpture theme of upcoming art exhibit by Tracy Brooks Torch Entertainment Editor Oregon sculpture artists will have a chance to display work in the Oregon Invitational CASH - FOR TEXTBOOKS Small Sculpture Exhibition, which will feature the work of 29 artists from around Oregon, opens Monday, Jan. 28. The sculptures, in keeping with the event title, were specified by Gallery Director Harc!d Hoy to be under 15 inches, but "not everybody followed that, I'm afraid," says Hoy. Some pieces will be larger than specified. "The artists are from vari- SMITH FAMILY BOOKSTORE ous regions of Oregon," says Hoy. He says he tried to represent a good cross-section of the mediums available in sculpture, including metal, stone, wood, and kinetic sculptures, which are sculptures that move. "I tried to select what I think is the most interesting work," says Hoy. LCC Instructors Gary Stanfield, Dan White, Harold I HOURS: M-S 9-5:50 HAND CRAFTED JEWELRY FROM COSTA RICA I~D • California CRA""!ZEE Wear MUSCLE PANTS BASKETS, BOWLS, FURNITURE, BIRD CAGES •CERAMIC MASKS •EGYPTIAN PAINTINGS 1677 Coburg Road #8, Eugene Coburg & Willakenzie, Across from Dairy Queen ~ m~. rm 343.004s January 25 1991 The Torch Join the To~ch Staff meetings Monday at 3:30 ~D rm -.~. I'· ~ - - - - - - - - - - - ~ Page10 legs, all resembling paintbrushes. A public reception for the artists will take place Friday, Feb. 1, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the LCC Gallery. According to Hoy, most artists are planning to attend. The gallery, located on the first floor of the Math & Arts Buildingand, is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. mumu EXOTICS UNLIMITED mumu • \W'll@~ll' 768 E. 13th 345-1651 525 Willamette 343-4717 Hoy, and Bruce Wild will be among the exhibitors. "The underlying theme of this show is smallness,'! says White, who instructs jewelrymetalsmithing. According to White, the artists will be showing their work in smaller size. The only connecting thread between the sculptures, he says, will be smallness. White describes his piece as looking like a plant stand with three 1 'I'· â– The Lane Literary Guild will present m Open Mike Reading at the Amazon Community Center Lower Fitness Room on Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.. Those wishing to present their writing should call 344-1053 for a reading slot. â– The EMU Cultural Forum will host the band Ferron in the EMU Ballroom ::m the University of Oregon campus Monday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are ~11, $9 for students, and are available CLASSIFIED ADS ARE FREE to LCC students and staff, 15 word maximum, and will be printed on a space available basis. All other ads are 15 cents per word per issue, paid in advance. The TORCH reserves the right not to run an ad. WHY? 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Tl-81, over 300 functions; purchased 11/9, $11 O - will sell for $95. Bill, 686-9241 . SMITH CORONA TYPEWRITER: dictionary, auto erase, etc. Excellent condition. $100 080. 342-2403. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM Head, 2 speakers, cords & pro microphone. $400 OBO. Billy, 342-7597. HAVE A GREAT SUPERBOWL XXV with your own dancing beer can. Only $11.95. Call 342-2505. 77 CHEVY SCOTTSDALE shortbed 4x4 pickup. Excellent condition. $4000 OBO. 689-0665. Two 12-week males; shots, wormed, AKC. 461-0614 or461-3418. 63 FORD SCHOOL BUS. 21 ft. from bumper to bumper. Great for house bus. $1000. 686-0902. 14' HOBIE CAT tilt trailer w/box & extras. $1200 or trade for drift boat. 937-1441. BAUCE GORDON racing bike. Campy, complete, $700. Frame, forks, headset & BB, $300. 345-9286. HUFFY 18 SPEED mountain bike, like new. $100. Food Service, Harold, Ext. 2671. 57 cm UNIVEGA ROAD BIKE frame, used only 300\miles. Aluminum/ chromoly. $225 080. Bill. 686-9241. :Cv.ct.:~$.<:1·•$c·oo-rER·s KLISENHAVER'S ROTTWEILERS. NEW! TEXAS INSTRUMENT scien tific calculator, Tl-35 Plus, w/guidebook, $17. Criss, 747-2114, please leave message. ENLARGER, B&W, $40; dryer, $20; electronic portable typewriter, $80. 3437924. LOCALLY HANDMADE dulcimer, 6 string. $75 080. 485-3486. PEARL STUD EARRINGS, $75. 4853486. EIGHT BOXER PUPS, born 12/28/90. Excellent conpanions; great with kids. $150 each. 726-1428. GIRLS' BIKE, $20; boom box stereo, $60; large speakers, $30; love seat, $40. 344-0332. HONDA 500. Will take payments per term; low miles: $500, less for cash. BRIDGESTONE MB-1, 1 year old, Chris King headset; Chimano components. Excellent condition, $595. David, 683-9240. FREE LUNCH Thursdays, HE 105, 12 neon - 1 p.m. Sponsored by Baptist Student Union. LUNCH & BIBLE STUDY every Wed. noon, HE 246. Episcopal Campus Ministry. FREE RECYCLED CLOTHING ... no strings attached! For LCC students and staff. PE 301. Donations welcome . 82 YAMAHA 750 Virago. 20,000 miles, excellent condition. $1100 080. 6834617 after 6 p.m. LOVING KITTY to loving home. For more info. call 747-1357. YAMAHA 180 scooter. Runs great. $400 080. 688-6198. NONDENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY, Wed. 10 a.m. -11 a.m., GEN 316 (upstairs in library). BUY, SELL TRADE, or just send a message. Place ad in theTOACH It .e§t_S _to advertise!!!!!! â– Expressionistic landscapes and portraits by Monique T. Jannsen-Belitz are on display in the Jacobs Gallery at the Hult Center Feb. 15 through March CHILDCARE/NANNIES : .Terrific childcare positions. Great pay; fine homes; NY NJ area. Nannies 'N' More, Inc. 1-800-444-5899.• CLERICAL ASSISTANT. Typing required, computer skills helpful but not necessary. Tuition waiver. Jan/Bob, PE 204. : : e>ppQ°F~TUNITIES - ...... WOMEN'S DAY AT LANE, Saturday, 1/26/91. Workshops & tours. Register at Women's Center. VOCAUINSTRUMENTAL soloists needed for 1991 LCC Christmas show. Call Mike Maze. Ext. 2863orExt. 2475. 23. A public reception for the artist will be held Feb. 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. â– The National Society of Arts and Letters is holding a photography competition for photographers 18-25 years of age. The local deadline is Feb. 19. For competition rules, requirements and applications, contact Stephanie Wagner at the Portland chapter of NSAL, 636-7116, or write 14494 SW Uplands Dr., Lake Oswego, OR. 97034. MESSAGES FREE EVENT: WOMEN'S DAY Saturday, 1/26/91. Career information & tours. Register at Women's Center. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY by experienced professional. Affordable rates. Deborah, 746-3878 evenings. WOMEN'S CLINIC health care. Pap smears, birth control, pregnancy testing. All servir..es confidential. Student Health. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS meeting, Wed. 12 noon-12:50 p.m., HE 106. AA MEETING, Friday, 12-12:50, HE 102. NA MEETING, Wednesday, 12-12:50, HE 102. ALANON MEETING, Tuesday, 1212:50, HE 106. AA MEETING, Monday, 12-12:50, HE 102. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meeting, Thurs., 12-12:50, M&A 245. INTERESTED IN ISSUES affecting learning disabled students, come to our support group Thurs, 3-4, CEN 420. VETERANS - Looking for information on jobs, benefits - contact Dave Schroeder, Vet's Office, Oregon Employment Division. STUDENTS AGAINST Animal Abuse Club meets each Friday, 2:30 p.m., CEN 8 (basement). Contact Debi, 9372102. COALITION FOR A DRAFT free Eugene. Info: 342-6195, ask for Dave or leave message. THE MESSAGE SECTION of the TORCH is for friendly, educational, personal or humorous messages. This is not intended as a place for people to publicly ridicule, malign or degrade any person or group of people. Questionable ads will not be run PERSONAL TUTORING for Spanish . Call 998-2526. SHEBA'S MESSENGERS will bring bellydancing greetings. Student Discount. 484-4109. ASTROLOGICAL CONSULTANT. 18 years experience. Bobbie Dunkin, 4610614. SUPPORT GROUP for students interested in exploring personal growth, meeting Tues., 9-9:50, CEN 219, near Women's Center. RESUMES, $10 - $20. One day service. Biorhythms, $8 for three months, $25 annual. Call 344-0332. LCC KARA TE CLUB - meets Fridays, 7-9p.m., PE 125. More info:Wes, 7460940, or Steve, 343-2846. TUTORING: MATH, BIOLOGY, Chemistry, at your home or school, by credentialedMSdegreeinstructor.Joe, 345-7496.• :::::::::::::::i:::!:::!:::::::i!j;::i: ..:•:-:,;.;.,.:-;,;,;.o.;-:,:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:.:-:-·-:-:.:-:-:.:-·-:,:-:.-:.-•: •.. :- COMMUNITY TELEVISION. Low cost public access television production is available in Lane County. Call 3414671. 81 YAMAHA, $500. 942-5211. 83 YAMAHA RIVA 180 scooter. Good condition. $500 080. Contact Darien in Torch office. a Cajun Dance Friday, Jan. 25 from 8 p.m. to 11 :30 p.m. A dance workshop will begin at 7:30. Music will be by Blackfis, and cost is $3.50 for EFS members, $4.50 for general admission. For information, call 688-6091. -· SERVICES 76 DODGE DART slant 6, automatic, engine runs great, body OK, frame broken . Make offer. 485-3486. 77 CHEVY SCOTTSDALE short bed 4x4 condition . Excellent pickup . $4000 080. 689-0665. 26" RED WOMAN'S SCHWINN Travelsr, 10 speed, excellent condition. $50. 345-0539. â– The Eugene Folklore Society will host MOVING IN OR OUT? Need your carpets cleaned? Quality work, low price~ Call Zach, 344-3843. DWM, LIBERAL, EXCITING, daring, good listener. Girls sending photo or phone # answered first. P. 0. Box 2243. WOMEN'S DAY AT LANE, 1/26/91 . Carner info & visit departments. Registration at CEN 213. THOSE OPPOSEDAGAINSTthewar! Would it have been different, had it been us? Set. WORD PROCESSING: reports, letters, resumes. For quality work call Tonya at 726-5517 or 935-7631 message. COMPUTER SERVICES: Word processing, resumes, reports, mailing lists. Quality work, reasonable prices, prompt service. 343-6658. FLYING FINGERS Typing Service. $1/ page, up. Fast, accurate, professional. 484-9038.• RESUMES $15. TERM PAPERS & all your typing needs. Free pickup/delivery. Call Tom, 683-8100 anytime. WORD\PROCESSING; accurate & reliable. Free pick-up & delivery. Call Teresa. 935-1905. LOCAL COUPLE SEEKING cpen adoption. We will love & cherish your child & provide financial security, playful brother, large country home & loving grandparents nearby. Agency approved. Expenses paid. Call Pam & Dean collect: 1-757-8805, Corvallis.• EDUCATION MATH TUTORING, through Intermediate Algebra. Contact Karen, 6869421, leave message. WORDPERFECT INSTRUCTION. One-on-one affordable tutoring. Flexible hours. Call Greq. 485-0660. ROBERTSON'S DRUGS LONDON/PARIS/Switzerland/Italy/ Austria/Germany; $1840! 5/16-30/91 Lorna Funnell, Ext. 2906/Kathy Hoy, 343-7819. ~0u rp re.s cr iptlio n, our main concern . 343 77 5 ~ _5 30th & Hilyard WORDPERFECT CARPOOL WESTFIR/OAKRIDGE to LCC. Leave message at Torch office . J. Sternhagen: please call 782-4611. D 1/clp.' WANTED • We buy stereos, VCR's, and sound equipment. •Wedo repairs! Stereo Workshop 1621 E. 19th 344-3212 B~ of Eu1ene Free Pregnancy Testlng 'We Care" Eu,ene Medical BulJdtn1 132 E. Broadway, Rm 720 Euglene.<BfT14Dl Phone 687-8651 The Torch One,On,One /\ffordiible 'lutoring The Onfy Way 'lo ~ l...eam 485-0660 January 25 1991 Page 11 s q ·OF NOTE t:J FINANCIAL Financial AID WORKSHOPS: LCC's Aid office will conduct free workshops on how to fill out the 1991-92 Financial Aid Form. Workshops will be held in in Forum 307 on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.; in the Boardroom, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.; and in Apprenticeship 216 on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. t:J EUGENE PARKS AND RECREATION is offering a "Women who love to much" support group on Jan. 29-March 19, Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It happens at the Wayne Morse Ranch. Cost is$48permonth, witha twomonthcommitment.For further information call 687-5333. t:J DENALI DEADLINE:Februaryl isthedeadline for staff, students, and faculty to submit work for the winterpublicationof Denali, LCC's Literary and Arts maga_zine. Works can be turned in to Center479F. For more information call ext. 2830. t:J CHILD CARE FORUM SCHEDULED. Child CareCoordinater Dave Andrews will submit a report in February on what LCC should do about childcare. Students have a chance to voice their ideas as to what LCC wants on that report. The forum will be held on Jan. 28 at noon in the LCC boardroom and at 7 p.m., in room 302 at the Downtown Center. Childcare is provided for the event. For information call 747-4501, ext. 2330. L] 19 COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES TO BE AT LANE: On February 7, representatives from 19 colleges and universities will be in the LCC cafeteria to meet with interested students and answer questions students might have. The reps will be present from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information and a list of institutions to be represented, contact the Counseling Dept. at 726-2204. t:J THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITEE TO ADULT CORRECTIONS and Sheriff David N. Burks are seeking residents of Lane County to serve as members on the Citizens Advisory Committee to Adult Corrections. Citizens from towns outside the Eugene/Springfield or in rural areas are encouraged to apply. Meetings occur once a month. For more information call 683-3872. t:J BIRTH TOTHREEisofferinga timeforparents of newborns or toddlers to meet and exchange ideas and information. The meetings will be held every other Tuesday, the next one being on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. tonoonatthe Birth to Three office. A$2donation is requested, but not required. For more information contact Mary Landman. t:J THE WOMEN'S INFORMATION NETWORK will offer several seminars in the months to come. The next seminar, on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m., is entitled "I'm Yours, Now Raise Me: Positive Parenting of Preschoolers."Thefreeeventt akesplaceattheEugene Hilton Hotel in Playwrights' Hall. Parking is provided. bane , c .ommunity l'½;Qollege Euge~1 Oregon Vol. 26 No. 14 t:J VOLUNTEERS CONSERVATION FOR WILDERNESS WORK WANTED: The Student Conservation Association is offering approximately lOOOexpense-paid volunteer positions nationwide in 1991 for conservation, resource management, and environmental education. TheSCAiscurrentlytaking applications for positions offered in the summer/ fall season. For further information call (603) 826-4301 during the day and (603) 826-4355 in the evening. t:J THEPARENTINFORMATION NETWORKisa new, non-profit organization. Parents can access the network to find out about resources and classes available in the community. PIN will promote educator's offerings on parent education. Counseling and support groups are available for low income families. The organization has two telephone lines: oneinSpanishat747-2409,and theotherinEnglishat 747-2931. t:J ;/itlals.Lng a statement :% ' '•·'.~~:,-..• intervention demonstrators join the masses at the Eugene Federal Bij.ild.i.nQ,. (see related ,. ::ktz\;; - story, page 1). ,) i v •. i i.. ,. -Â¥Jvv11JE INTERESTED IN GOING TO JAPAN? Applications are being taken for the student exchange program with Nagasake Wesleyan Junior College. The application deadline is April 15. If interested, contact Mason Davis, Center 221 or 726-2204. t:J LOWCOSTDENTALCAREofferedbystudents of LCC's Dental Hygiene Clinic, includes teeth cleaning, x-rays, periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, and sealants. Cost varies from $15 to $20. The clinic is in Health 273. For an appointment call Kathy Bates at 726-2206. t:] p.2 Forensics Team p.5 MLK photo . essay THE STATE SCHOLARSHIP COMMISION administers a tuition voucher program called VISTO. Participants volunteer in approved social service agencies to earn tuition vouchers and sometimes college credits. For information call Sherrill Kirkchhoff at 346-1240. ~ al rebuttal pp.6, 7 Mens, womens basketball p.9 WOMENSPACE TO HOLD FUND RAISER. The 12th annual Lap-a-Thon is taking place February 23. Participants swim, run, or walk as many laps as they can in an hour. Money is raised from pledges the participants solicit from sponsors. Anyone can be involved in this major fundraiser. The money enables Womenspace to offer support to battered women and their children. For information call 485-8232. ,::~~ ,'~·· · ~ d ,uwar ' .t ~:/ """' "f ' ·.' _1@.:_ ~~-. ~ SciSS'OfbaciO~·'i.· p. 10 photo by Deborah Pickett