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STEM BUILDING PROGRESS CONTINUES Nat e Nienab er St af f Rep or t er @IndyCCcampu s
The Washington state legislature has cut more than
$4.5 million from funding for Clark College’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Building, according to project manager for Facilities Jim Watkins.
“They were basically just trying to save money,” said
Watkins. The project was initially funded for $38 million in 2006 in an attempt to to bring the STEM program into the 21st century.
Peter Williams, director of STEM at Clark, said that they
are working with the foundation to fundraise the rest of the money. There are no current plans for what that fundraising
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will look like, said Williams.
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classrooms and 11 labs. These rooms will be state of the art
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serve as a learning tool for students.
The I ndep e nde nt i s the officia l student public atio n of C l ark C ol lege. I t is publis he d durin g Fa ll, W inte r a nd Sp ri n g q u ar t e rs fo r Cla rk’s app roximately 23,0 0 0 stude nt s i n addit io n to sta ff, faculty a nd the lo ca l c o m mu n it y. Re sp ons ibilitie s fo r establis h in g news and de c idi n g i s sue s rel ate d to c o nte nt rest solely with t he stude nt st af f.
The proposed 70 square-foot building will add 10
facilities, featuring exposed architecture, which is meant to
The physical sciences, life sciences and engineering
departments are currently held in Anna Pechanec Hall and the Science Building. Both of these buildings were built in the 1950s.
“STEM has certainly been a nationwide focus to support
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more STEM graduates,” Bob Williamson previously told The
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new building, they will instead remain in their current location
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T he I ndep e nde nt serve s the public by p res entin g ti mely and fac t u al in fo rmatio n to reade rs; it p rovides a for u m for pu bl ic exp re s s io n ; a nd it is a le a rn in g lab. 1 9 3 3 F o r t V a n c o u v e r W a y - V a n c o u v e r , WA 9 8 6 6 3 PHONE: WEB:
Independent. “Clearly we made a good case that we needed additional modern space to accommodate growing student interest in the STEM fields.”
The mathematics department will not be moving into the
in Bauer Hall.
The building will be located across from Fort Vancouver
Way. Construction of the building is scheduled for June this year and operational in Fall of 2016. Cont act at Nat e Nienab er at n.nienab er @ st udent s.clark.e du
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In our Jan. 22 story “Tech Help Available In Library” we reported Brendan Pust was a lab computer assistant last year, when in fact he was an assistant 6 years ago. In the same story we reported that the TechHub employs seven students, but not all of the employees are students.
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A YEAR OF FIRSTS FOR THE PHOENIX Student publication takes first place in competition, student wins best story award A le j a nd ra M agal l ane s Sta ff Rep or t e r @ I ndyCC c ampu s
“This is the first time in the history of the ‘Phoenix’ that
any literary work has been given such an award,” said former student Elisha Feliciano.
Feliciano was awarded Best Story in the American
Scholastic Press Association national competition for his submission “Cold....”
Created in 1959, the “Phoenix” is Clark’s student-run art
and literary magazine. It is a joint production between Art 270 and English 280.
The production also won first place in the ASPA annual
magazine competition in 2013.
Feliciano said “Cold...”, a story about a young man who
struggles with guilt over his younger sister’s death, was a way to connect readers with the private life and thoughts of others. He said many people ignore it because they are “unseen” and
English instructor Elizabeth Donley, who provides
guidance for the literary section, said Feliciano was a great student and hard worker.
Despite the magazine’s success the class responsible for
the literary portion of the magazine, English 280, was cancelled because of low enrollment. According to Joanne Emel, a supervisor in Clark’s Office of Instruction, 120 classes were cancelled between November 2012 and January 2013.
Art professor Kathrena Halsinger said the “Phoenix” has
four staff members this quarter, as opposed to the four staff and 11 students last quarter.
“Honestly, I’m not quite sure how things are going to
get done this year, and I’m afraid we’ll be moving a lot more slowly,” Donley said.
Feliciano now studies communications at Portland State
University where he continues to write fiction. He plans to transfer to Columbia University and major in creative writing.
“intangible.”
Feliciano was head literary editor for the 2013 edition and
he only submitted one piece.
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THEATER TO PERFORM “SPRING AWAKENING” Ke n net h Z u m mac h Sta ff Rep or t e r @ I ndyCC c ampu s
The musical opens Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Decker Theatre
and runs until March 15.
February marks the opening of “Spring Awakening,” a Tony
award-winning musical that explores the consequences of a sexually oppressive culture.
Written by Steven Sater and composed by Duncan
Sheik, the rock musical is set in the late 1800s, and explores
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unwanted pregnancy and sexuality. The musical also features a contemporary pop/rock sound track, according to theater program director Gene Biby.
Though some have criticised the controversial nature of
the plays recently, Biby thinks the content will resemble a PG-13 movie. “I think there are people who might consider it controversial today, but it really isn’t,” he said.
“It’s about education and its role in developing young
people,” said director Rusty Tennant. “Especially when you’re dealing with sexuality, knowledge is power.”
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N AT I O N A L C H A M P : “ G ROW T H I S A C H O I C E ” Martial arts instructor stresses skill over power K i l l i an B ai ley Sta f f Rep or t e r @ I ndy C C c ampu s
On Friday mornings in the O’Connell Sports Center, students can be found lying on their sides against padded blue mats, curling like shrimp. It might look weird, but “shrimping” is a common technique used in Brazilian jiujitsu to escape a guard or hold. Guiding the students is two-time national champion Bob Maves, 69, who holds multiple black belts in several martial arts disciplines and has taught at Clark for almost 10 years. Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial art and self-defense system based on ground fighting and grappling. Maves said jiujitsu relies on technical skill over speed and power. Maves was first exposed to martial arts at the age of 10 by his father who wanted him to try boxing but, “like all 10-year-old kids, I wanted to roll and kick and punch and wrestle and do all that stuff,” he said. “It was a gentle tugof-war and we ended up compromising with kickboxing.” His first kickboxing lesson was in a garage in southern California and he never looked back. In high school, Maves spent a short time on the wrestling team. “The wrestling thing was interesting, but it was not as appealing as being able to do some striking,” Maves said. “But I mostly got through high school surfing and doing karate and kickboxing.” Maves continued his martial arts training while attending San Diego City College, where he made a “feeble attempt” at playing football. He said he soon discovered that although he was quick and athletic, he was simply too small to be competitive. In martial arts, size isn’t the deciding factor in competition. Since then, he coached multiple national and world teams. Maves even
Instructor Bob Maves demonstrates a guard technique with a student. “Many of the young guys, taking any martial art, will only advance as far as they’re willing to learn,” Maves said. (Killian Bailey / The Independent) competed himself, winning two national titles. Julian Dutkel, a professional mixed martial arts fighter and student who has taken the jiujitsu class four times, said one of the reasons he takes the class is for free access to Maves’ martial arts studio. All students enrolled in the class have access to it. Dutkel met Maves two years ago in the Posture, Core and Assessment class. At the time, Dutkel was working toward a degree in fitness training. He enjoys taking jiujitsu because it allows him to work on the fundamentals. Throughout his career, Maves has placed a strong emphasis on developing the younger levels of martial arts through his studio and the classes he teaches. He challenges his athletes to work hard and enjoys seeing them succeed. “Growth is a choice,” Maves said. “Not something that just happens.” Maves opened his studio with his wife in 1995, and said they have become
a recognizable name in the American jiujitsu community. He coaches athletes from all over the country using video training programs and other digital diagnostic tools. Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu is held on Fridays from 1011:50 a.m. To sign up, use class code PE 109. Cont act at Killian Bailey at k.bailey5@ st udent s.clark.e du
Watch an interview with Bob Maves and footage from his jiujitsu class.
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CAN’T LOSE WITH JAZZ
Festival director “blown away” by performances Tra Fries e n Ca mpus E dit or @ I ndyCC c ampu s
“Overall I just don’t think you can lose with the excitement of jazz,” said Richard Inouye, director of the 52nd annual Jazz Festival. “It has all those components of American culture and artistic culture.” Out of 60 middle and high school jazz groups competing for the Dale Beacock Sweepstakes Trophy last week, Seattle’s Garfield High School took home the hardware. One of the big surprises of the tournament was Vancouver’s Union High School, making the final round for the first time, according to Inouye. Inouye praised Clark band students for the festival’s success. “It’s truly a Clark College student-run event,” he said. Vancouver School of Arts and Academics alto saxophonist Andy Zacek said his school exceeded expectations but didn’t make the finals. “[I plan to] pursue jazz after high school for the rest of my life, maybe not a professional level but I couldn’t stop if I tried,” Zacek said. In years past, the college’s cafeteria provided food for attendants and its closure had some band directors worried, according to Inouye.
Because of the need for food service, the food carts expanded their hours and the bakery provided pizzas at lunch time. The bakery even baked cookies with the participating local high schools’ colors. Inouye teaches a Jazz Appreciation class, Music 135, for those who are interested in learning more. For the last couple years, Seattle’s Roosevelt and Garfield High Schools have traded the top prize, but Inouye said he is hopeful a local school will be able to “keep the trophy here in Vancouver.” Cont act at Tra Friesen at campu se dit or @ st udent s.clark.e du
Watch live jazz performances from the festival with an interview with festival director Richard Inouye.
Clark student James Powers performs a trombone solo at the 52nd annual Jazz Festival. The festival is one of the largest in Southwest Washington and is held on the last weekend of every January. (Emma Flectcher / The Independent)
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ENROLLMENT DROPS AS ECONOMY RECOVERS
Report says financial aid and more jobs are factors R yan R ut le dge & Tyler Urke News & Sp or t s E dito rs @ I ndy C C news
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Classes might seem bigger, parking might seem tougher and maybe you had to wait too long for your textbooks, but the reality is enrollment at Clark is down. Nearly 1,000 fewer full-time students are enrolled at Clark College from a year ago, according to college officials. The latest enrollment tallies for this winter show 13,237 students enrolled, compared with 14,187 last winter. Clark is not the only school seeing fewer students. Statewide, headcount has decreased by thousands over the past academic year. “Many students have been drawn back to work by the improving economy,” according to a report published last year by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The report also notes some people have quit school because their grants ran out, changes in financial aid or high tuition, even though tuition did not increase from last year. Enrollment levels are lower than they were in 2009 after the economic downturn, according to the state board. Clark College had 9,135 full-time enrollments in the 2008-09 academic year, more than the 8,459 for Winter quarter 2014. At Clark, the drop means an elimination of 129 “clusters” of classes, according to Tim Cook, the college’s vice president for Instruction. Clusters are groups of related classes, like English 101 and 102. English, math and the social sciences cut the most classes, referred to as sections. “We try to avoid cutting classes that are part of a sequence ... students need them to graduate,” Cook said. Classes are cut when fewer than 15 students register for a class or when a class has less than 80 percent of its cap filled, according to Cook. Approximately 100 adjunct instructors, who do not have a full-time or permanent position, were affected by cuts. Each had at least one section cut, according to Cook. An improving economy is the reason for the enrollment decrease said Shanda Diehl, the college’s vice president for Planning and Effectiveness. Clark County gained 3,900 jobs over the last year, according to economist Scott Bailey from the Washington State Employment Security Department. Nationally, the unemployment rate dropped from 7.9 percent to 6.7 percent in 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. National college enrollment decreased by 3.6 percent during the 2012-13 academic year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
“Enrollment is expected to go down again next year because our unemployment rate is going down,” Diehl said. Tuition has increased every year since 2008; it’s now $4,000 per academic year up from $2,676 five years ago, according to the state board. Students also have to pay more now because the state is paying less. “We received 60 percent of our funding from the state in 2009, and now it’s less than 40 percent,” Cook said. Despite the decrease of 950 full-time students since December 2012, one population base at Clark continues to grow. “Five years ago I don’t even know if we had 1,000 Running Start [full-time equivalents] and we are expected to end this year with a little less than 1,450,” Diehl said. Running Start students make up 17 percent of the fulltime students at Clark, according to Diehl. “And their numbers continue to grow,” Diehl said.
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WHY SHOULD I CARE? Apathy rampant among young voters Co mme nt ar y by Rob e r t B erma n Opi n io n E dit or @ I ndyCC opi n ion
Ceriello said most students show no concern about private information. They respond with, “I’m not doing anything wrong so I’ve got nothing to hide. What do I care if the government is listening to my phone calls or wants to randomly search me if i Trends from Clark College show young people giving in to get pulled over?” political apathy. Brown and Ceriello voiced similar theories as to why Political apathy is when people stop paying attention to Americans, specifically young people, pay so little attention to politics and stop participating in their government. politics. Apathy is dangerous. The government only represents “Life is very complicated, much more than it was and those who participate in it. When a citizen does not pay there are many more distractions,” Ceriello said. “When people attention, protest or vote, they give away the power to make are worried about feeding their family, decisions about the law, the economy and the “ Wh e n p e ople abstract liberties that may not even apply environment. to you are less important.” Youth apathy starts on campus. Three years ago, a r e wo r rie d Brown also said he thought that students elected officers for the Associated Students ab o ut fe e d i n g community college students have a lot on of Clark College. The ASCC controls $1.6 million in t h ei r fa m i ly, their plates. They add their school work student fees and represents the student voice to the ab s t ra c t l i b e r t ie s to the rest of their busy lives, leaving board of trustees and other Clark staff. Over the last four years of elections, only 325 of t h at m ay n o t little room in their conscience for student Clark’s 16,000 students bothered to vote on average, eve n apply t o government. Washington State and Clark College which is about 2 percent, according to Director of yo u a r e le s s both have taken wide measures to make Student Life Sarah Gruhler. i mp o r t a nt . ” participation more convenient. Clark The abysmal turnout rates prompted ASCC even allowed online voting, Gruhler said. to start appointing officers themselves. Now the — M ic h a el C e riel lo, Still, low participation rates plague local current officers, the Director of Student Life and p ol it ic a l s c ie n c e elections. four students-at-large are the only people to appoint p r o fe s s o r People can eliminate this problem next year’s ASCC representatives. easily if they hold themselves accountable. It is a challenge to get students involved in the All you need to do is leave behind your celebrity news, or ASCC, said Matt Brown, public relations director for the ASCC. Duck Dynasty, or Call of Duty, and take 10 minutes to educate “Most first year students have never even heard of the ASCC, yourself on an issue. If every Clark student does this once a day myself included,” he said. and votes when the time comes, this would be the smartest, Students carry their poor participation rates out to state best represented population of young adults in the country. elections. According to Tufts University website on civic Young people cannot follow the trend they are on now. engagement, 47 percent of 18 to 29-year-old Washingtonians When we choose not to participate in our government, we voted in 2012, compared to the 70 percent of voters over 30. allow someone else to make the big decisions for us. The ASCC The government only represents those who vote, and already does it. Will we let the government decide the future young people are not showing up. of our health care, our education and our security without our Student apathy extends to national issues, too. Take, for voice? example, the current debate over government surveillance sparked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. Clark political science professor Michael Ceriello leads a discussion in his American government and politics class each Cont act Rob er t Berman at quarter on privacy and government surveillance. He said that opinione dit or @ st udent s.clark.e du 20 years ago, he would hear outrage at the idea of unwarranted surveillance. Now, the country is increasingly full of what Ceriello calls “digital natives” — people who grew up with the internet. These young people make up a large portion of Clark students. They willingly give up their privacy on Facebook and other social networks daily.
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THE RO A D TO
HEALTHCARE
As the March 31 deadline to sign up for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act looms closer, students must wade through options to avoid penalties for lack of health coverage. To help guide you through the process of signing up, we’ve compiled a roadmap that breaks down the basic information you need to sign up for health coverage in Washington. If you’re not covered in 2014 you may be required to pay a fine of either $95 or 1 percent of your income, whichever is more, per person. The penalty increases to $325 or 2 percent in 2015 and $695 or 2.5 percent after the 2016 enrollment period. Words by Caitlin Calsbeek
Students who have less than $10,000 in taxable income will not be penalized.
Design by Bradley York
START Signing up for health care can be simple, if you know what to do. Follow the road and stop at the signs to figure out if you need to continue. There’s even information to get help through the process if you need it at the end.
Have health insurance through the coverage offered through Clark?
This coverage is available to Washington State community college students who take at least six credits. According to Summit America, which underwrites the plans, they meet the new standards.
Yo u m i g ht a lre ady b e cove re d . . .
If you are under 26-years-old you can stay on a parent’s insurance plan if it meets the new healthcare standards.
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Your second stop should be to apply for coverage through WAHealthplanfinder.org, the online health care marketplace for Washington State residents. You’ll need your social security number, employment information and current and past health insurance information to view pricing for any low-cost plans available to you. You can also browse available plans without entering all of your information.
Oregon resident? Use coveroregon.com.
Your last stop is choosing your plan and signing up for coverage. Once you input your information on the Washington marketplace, you’ll be shown a list of coverage options. You can see details like deductibles, co-pay amounts, emergency room fees and your out-of-pocket maximum. If you qualify for Washington Apple Health, you will be notified now. Plans are also grouped into coverage categories to help you quickly understand what types of coverage you are buying. If you do not have internet access you can also apply over the phone or through the mail.
Want help signing up?
Clark County Public Health has a service available to help you sign up according to Kylie Simonton, one of their in-person assistants. They can explain how to sign up, what the different plans offer, and other basic information to help you through the process. To make an appointment for help signing up, call 360-397-8000.
Your first stop is HealthCare.gov. You will be asked basic information once you select your state and type of coverage.
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Con g rat s! Yo u ’re t he re.
The time to sign up for coverage is limited to an enrollment period each year. If you miss the deadline this year, you can still sign up for coverage next year, but you may be paying a penalty.
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Beanies of all kinds are trending around campus this winter, reflecting a snowboarding apparel kind of style. They go well with any outfit and are easy to cover up a dreaded bad hair day.
Students and faculty members are keeping cozy with infinity scarves this quarter. They add a perfect accent and are a great way to add some color, texture or pattern to any outfit.
Heavy winter coats are making a fashion statement around campus. Most students like to stay neutral with their outer layer, whether that may be a cream peacoat or a navy rain jacket.
Boots of all shapes and sizes are in this winter. They are a practical accessory for this cold and wet northwest weather. Nothing can beat the classic knee-high boots, but more students are sporting a short, ankle boot that pairs well with cuffed jeans.
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BEARCUBBIN’!
Portland band brings distinct sound to underground genre Review by Tyle r B rown Sta ff Rep or t e r @ I ndyC C ar t s
It’s almost unbelievable how such
outlandish and extraordinary sounds can still be so catchy. Within 30 minutes, I fell in love with Portland’s strangest sound.
This collection of seemingly random
noises will not only catch you off guard, but also be the very thing you’ll fall in love with when listening to the band Bearcubbin’!
Their new album “Girls with Fun
Haircuts,” set to release March 1, is like the creation of a drunken madman studying under a cracked out Mozart, but
song, “High School Field Trip to Murder
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South by Southwest festival in March.
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a dream; a strange, crazy, colorful and
scary dream. Just when you think it’s
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it’s this essence that creates the band’s insanely-beautiful sound.
Since their inception in 2009, Chris
Scott and Mike Byrne have committed to defining Bearcubbin’!’s loop-oriented sound with jazzy, soulful expression and mathematical instrument work, displayed in their new album.
The band’s newest member, Patrick
Dougherty, brings a new instrumentality to the bass that puts soul and groove musicians to shame. The solely instrumental band now has a center: a new voice without a voice.
Battles!!!, Steely Dan and These
Arms Are Snakes provide a massive influence to the band’s sound. Coupled with a unique blend of grooves, the heavy dominating bass and drum provide the distinctive sound for which Bearcubbin’! is recognized.
The album opens with “Girls with
Fun Haircuts,” and immediately you’re hooked like a fish caught in a lure; a bear caught in a trap. The strong hook and strange rhythm ignite to ensnare any unsuspecting listeners. Another popular
“Girls with Fun Haircuts,” the new album by Bearcubbin’!, is set for release on March 1. The band will perform at South by Southwest in March. (Courtesy of Simon Boas & Julianne Rose Tunnelle)
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THE LANGUAGE OF ART
Instructor Grant Hottle goes beyond just the basics of teaching Clo e B e c k Sta f f Rep or t e r @ I ndy C C ar t s
Jagged lines, odd angles, never-ending loops and colors that blend almost too perfectly: this is abstract painting. No matter how many people look at it, no one will see the same picture. Grant Hottle is a returning participant in the Faculty Biennial, an exhibit hosted by the Archer Gallery that features artwork by Clark faculty. His abstract painting “Seraphim” is featured until the exhibit ends Feb. 8. Carson Legree, director of Archer Gallery, said seeing artwork in a person is similar to hearing live music; it has a greater impact on the audience. “Grant Hottle’s painting is a perfect example of art that challenges the viewers to see art in a fresh way,” she said. “This is not grandma’s version of abstract art. It has a gritty industrial feeling due in part to the spray paint that Grant uses to construct the first layers of his painting.” Hottle recently started focusing on abstract works, which he said allows him to focus more on “communicating” with his paintbrush. “I like that it lets the viewer decide what the work is really about,” Hottle said. “If I were to put a bunch of emphasis on the subject matter, by say painting a person, then the questions start to be ‘Who is the person?’ ‘How old is he or she?’ and ‘What clothes are they wearing?’,” he said. “[Those] strenuous things aren’t about painting.” Hottle said he likes to add art history, comic book graphics and because of his interest in heavy metal, dark undertones into his paintings. “I’ve always liked comic books and I’ve always liked to draw and I like the freedom that drawing and painting gives you,” Hottle said. Hottle first went to school to become a comic book artist. He started painting and instantly fell in love with it. “An artist can do whatever they want to do,” Hottle said. “That level of freedom is very intoxicating and it makes you want more of it.” Hottle studied abroad in the Netherlands at the Utrecht School of the Arts and later studied art at the University of Oregon and the University of Oklahoma. Hottle’s works can also be viewed at a Portland-based group show called the Nisus Gallery. Hottle says having his artwork on display in Archer Gallery is a great opportunity for him and he enjoys showing his work to his students.
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Artwork such as Grant Hottle’s “Seraphim” will be on display until the the exhibit ends Feb. 8. The Faculty Biennial in Archer Gallery features artwork by Clark Faculty. (Bradley York / The Independent) “I really like and respect the works of my peers and getting to see all the work together is a real joy,” Hottle said. He encourages students who are considering taking an art class to visit the Archer Gallery and get a feel of what to expect. Hottle will be teaching 2D Design, Drawing 1 and Color Theory next quarter.
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NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
Three teams and two coaches join exclusive club
Ken Trapp led the Lady Penguins to the first of his two titles at Clark in 1989. The team went 27-6 and defeated Highline Community College 73-66 in the NWAACC Championship game. (Courtesy of Clark Penguins) B ro dy Voge Sta ff Rep or t e r @ I ndyC C sp or t s
Clark has had its fair share of extraordinary athletes and coaches in its 80 years but only 13 people and five teams are enshrined in the Athletic Hall of Fame. Last Saturday at 5 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center, two people and three teams were scheduled to join this exclusive club for the third annual induction ceremony. The teams, the 1994 and ‘95 men’s track and field teams and ‘97 men’s soccer team all won the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges Championship in their respective sports. Ken Trapp, head coach of women’s basketball in 1992, led his team 33-0 en
route to the championship. During his time at Clark, Trapp recorded a total of 299 wins to 69 losses. “I could say a lot more about those 69 losses than I could say about those wins,” Trapp said. Although credited for the wins, Trapp praised his players and coaching staff for trusting his system and philosophy during the games. “We wanted to come into every gym with the impression that the other team was in for a bad day,” Trapp said. “I guess you could say we came in with a bit of a swagger to us.” Trapp appeared in four final fours and won two NWAACC Championships. His team made history in 199293, becoming the first team to go undefeated while knocking off two top ten nationally-ranked teams in the same season.
Dori Hawkey, head coach of volleyball from 1979-88, was awarded coach of the year twice and won an NWAACC Championship. Her lifetime win-loss record is 304-90. Hawkey expected her players to remain focused daily. If one of them yawned at practice, they would spend the rest of practice running, Hawkey said. “Fundamentals will take you places,” Hawkey said. In nine seasons at Clark, she said none of her teams ever missed a serve. Before coming to Clark, she coached at Ridgefield High School where she won back-to-back state titles.
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