6 The Broadside | May 29, 2013
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Alleged ‘hate crime’ sparks discussion at COCC Scott Greenstone The Broadside
▲ The fire damage done on March 6 to Trinity Episcopal cost an estimated $2 million in repairs, according to KTVZ.
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fearful Latino population in Bend is seeking community support, according to Greg Delgado, after arson at a community church is suspected to be a hate crime. A disputed march for immigration rights ended at Trinity Episcopal church with a highly publicized ceremony on March 6 and 12 hours later, Trinity Episcopal was on fire. Delgado, Latino community organizer at CAUSA, believes the two incidents were connected. The connections between these two events were discussed at a “Conversation on Prejudice, Hatred and Healing” in Wille Hall, led by organizations at COCC and the community on May 23. Demonstrators at the march were met intermittently by the “one-finger salute” and calls of “Go back to Mexico,” according to Bruce Morris, a local activist and volunteer with the Human Dignity Coalition. Morris believes situations like these point to the arson being a hate crime.
“Why is this church attacked that’s never been attacked,” Morris said, “a few hours after a huge immigrant rights demonstration that was highly publicized by the media?” It was too coincidental that it happened at that time, according to Delgado. After hearing of the arson, Morris and Delgado both asked themselves, ‘What could be done to address this possible hate crime?’ It’s important not to leave this crime unaddressed, explained Morris. “The more conversations we have,” Morris said, “the more chance we have to build a diverse, vibrant community.” Delgado believes an act of this magnitude in the community could devastate Bend’s Latino population. “We need to help our Latino population, that’s already in fear, to see that the community does support
Scott Greenstone | The Broadside them,” Delgado said. “We want to create a space to heal for our community.” The Trinity Episcopal church gives back to the community, explained Morris, with it’s programs for the homeless. “Trinity has been a great member of our community for a long time,” Morris said. “If this was a hate crime, I want the people responsible to know we are paying attention, and we won’t put up with it.” (Contact: sgreenstone@cocc.edu)
Fashion Dont’s
Lensless glasses A nice pair of frames might make you look smart, until someone gets close enough to see you forgot your lenses at home. Glasses can be a stylish alternative to contacts, but wearing them when you don’t need them is impractical, silly and just a tiny bit pretentious.
Shirts with built-in ties Remember that guy in high school who showed up to all the dances wearing that lame T-shirt with a tuxedo print on the front? When you wear a shirt with a built in tie, you’re that guy. Don’t be that guy. Instead, try a dress shirt with a nice pair of jeans; that way you’re achieving the business-casual look without giving the impression that you have a jumbo shoelace stuck to your collar.
Jean shorts Wearing these puts you at risk of looking like you either just stepped off the playground or accidentally shrunk your pants in the dryer; either way it’s not good. You can avoid this fashion oops and still stay cool in the summer heat by opting for a pair of cargo shorts instead.
Mullets Business up front, party in the back, embarrassing all over. You can wear your hair long or short, but don’t try to have it both ways. If you just looked in the mirror and found that you’re rocking one of these dastardly dos, kick off the summer by paying a visit to your barber.
Fake tans Unless you’re a traffic cone, there’s no reason to spray on orange-tinted “bronzer” this summer. Not only is it obviously fake, but it may make friends reluctant to let you sit on their furniture, lest you leave it looking like someone smashed Cheetos on the cushions. Central Oregon sunshine is enough to give you a healthy glow, even if when you wear sunscreen, so there’s no reason to go radioactive with fake tanning.
Graphic by Andrew Greenstone