The Advocate, Issue 13 - Jan. 19, 2018

Independent Student Voice of MHCC

Volume 52, Issue 13 JANUARY 19, 2018 advocate-online.net

Board endorses Measure 101

Measure 101 Yes No

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VA Gallery hosts ‘au naturel’ exhibit PAGE 6

CAN MEASURE 101 BREATH NEW LIFE INTO MEDICAID?

Saints bring the heat on the court PAGE 8

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ASG appoints new veep PAGE 4

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OPINION EDITORIAL

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EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF MEASURE 101

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ssuming you’re registered to vote in Oregon, by now you should have received a ballot in the mail regarding the upcoming special election on Jan. 23. The special election has just one item to be voted on, Oregon Ballot Measure 101: “Healthcare Insurance Premiums Tax for Medicaid Referendum,” as Ballotpedia.com puts it.

How exciting! you’re no doubt whispering to yourself, spine a-tingle with anticipation... I just

LOVE discussing premiums, health insurance and taxes, in

general. This shit is my bread and butter. I set my ringtone to “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John, only I pretend she’s saying “fiscal” instead – that’s how much I love number-crunching. I totally know who Olivia Newton-John is...

But for those of you who aren’t quite as enthused when it comes to policy discussion, we’ve broken the measure into bitesize, comprehensible nuggets of information that will hopefully give you a better grasp of what it is you’re voting about (assuming you’re one of the 30 percent of Americans who even bothers to vote in the first place).

Measure 101 is a referendum measure: a public up-or-down vote on a decision made by the Oregon Legislature, before it can officially take effect. The referendum is an important part of Oregon’s political scene, along with the more-popular voter initiatives (think legalized marijuana) that can bypass legislators altogether.

This measure has to do with House Bill 2391, a bill enacted last year by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.

It’s a complicated affair, but in essence, the legislation

tacks a 1.5 percent tax on the collection of healthcare insurance premiums paid by most Oregonians, whether through private (personal) or managed-care plans.

HB 2391 was passed in the House of Representatives, 36-23, and then the Senate, 20-10. In both cases, the ‘No’ votes were exclusively cast by Republican members of the Legislature.

So why are we even having a referendum about this, if it was passed by legislators and signed by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown? Credit goes to GOP Reps. Julie Parrish, Cedric Hayden and Sal Esquival, who filed a petition for the veto referendum – all three voted “No” on HB 2391 and are vocally outspoken about the ramifications of its passage.

Medicaid funding at stake HB 2391 affects the Oregon Health Plan, a state health care program for individuals who qualify for Medicaid, including low-income families, people with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women. The program’s costs are partially funded by the state, but primarily funded by the federal government.

Following passage of the Affordable Care Act under the Obama Administration, Oregon expanded those persons eligible for Medicaid, from people who earn 100 percent of the federal poverty income level, up to 138 percent. The Affordable Care Act matched federal money at a 3:1 ratio, but the share of funds the state has to provide,

however, is growing. For 20152017, for every dollar that was spent on OHP, 21 cents came from state funds; for the 2017-2019 budget cycle, that burden has increased to 25 cents on the dollar. A four-cent increase may not sound like much, but when you’re talking about a $9 billion budget (counting both state and federal funds), it adds up.

Democrats who championed the passage of HB 2391 consider health care coverage for eligible Oregonians as a good thing; according to the Portland Tribune newspaper, an additional 366,000 people were eligible for OHP coverage in 2016 – many of whom live in rural areas (most of whom happen to be represented by Republicans opposed to the bill, oddly enough).

Weighing In Opponents of HB 2391, and those pushing for a “No” vote on Measure 101, by extension, don’t think that OHP coverage is a bad thing, per se.

“This ballot measure isn’t about whether Medicaid is good or bad...

It’s about whether we picked the right funding mechanism to pay for it,” says Parrish. She and other foes view the measure as a Bandaid, at best. Hayden said approval of Measure 101 would just push a $1.5 billion Medicaid funding crisis into the 2019-21 budget cycle.

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NEWS

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MHCC GETS A 'HEAD START' ON APP DEVELOPMENT Bethany McCurley the advocate

The MHCC District Board of Education meets twice monthly to approve college policies and discuss school changes.

Below are the need- to-knows and action plans from the Jan. 17 meeting.

Mt. Hood approves a “ground-breaking” App development program A new app developing program that could make Mt. Hood a national leader was unanimously approved by the board.

This new Mobile Application Development and Marketing degree will be an associates degree in Business Management.

According to staff representative Andy Wong, this new program is “cutting-edge” and MHCC would be the first school in Oregon to develop it.

Although the college would not represent Apple Inc., the program would start with iOS app development and will be Applecertified. As a school in the forefront of app development and combining

it with a business strategy program, Mt. Hood expects a sizable increase in enrollment and post college career paths.

“It’s blossoming, and we can be a leader of the industry,” said Rodney Barker, MHCC dean of business, computer information systems, and social science.

A few app developing classes were offered and wait-listed this Winter Term, but the actual program is not planned to start until next year.

More in-depth information will be printed in a future issue of the Advocate.

Mt. Hood presidential candidate profile released The results from the community survey have been used to create a candidate profile. As President Debbie Derr’s June retirement approaches, the formal Search Committee is anxious to find a worthy replacement after her fiveyear run.

The new presidential candidate profile includes a history of Mt. Hood, and challenges and opportunities, ideal characteristics, and qualifications for any applicants.

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The full profile can be found at mhcc.edu/PresidentialSearch/ along with a page for updates on the searching and hiring process.

“Today’s Head Start children are tomorrow’s MHCC students.”

At the Jan. 17 meeting, Head Start representatives gave a program update, discussing the opening of three new locations and attendance struggles.

Head Start is MHCC’s child development and family support services for children ages 3-5. The service is available to low-income households or families who meet eligibility requirements and live in East Multnomah County, outside the Portland Public School district.

Because of transportation issues and illness, daily attendance has fluctuated this school year. This creates a stress on finances because there is an attendance minimum in order to receive federal grants.

Board Vice Chair Diane McKeel acknowledged that transportation has been a problem for Head Start participants, as it is for many MHCC students.

Meantime, Head Start continues

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The Board of Education approved a new app developement program. It will be the first such program in Oregon.

to accept new applications. More information about locations and contacts is on the school website at: mhcc.edu/HeadStart/

Board knocks heads over supporting Measure 101 During the Jan. 17 meeting, the board voted to endorse Oregon Ballot Measure 101 in a 5-2 vote. The

two naysayers were adamant about their opposition: board members Jim Zordich and Michael Calcagno disagree with the Measure, because of the tax impact on students, each said. Both said they support health care programs, but this measure didn’t meet their standards. For more discussion on the meaning and impact of Measure 101, see the Advocate editorial on Page 2.

ASG APPOINTS NEW VP Greg Leonov the advocate

Nathan Skarphol, Mt. Hood’s ASG (Associated Student Government) director of finance, has been appointed ASG vice president, as of Winter Term.

During the winter break, the ASG team met during a retreat to discuss its accomplishments and goals for the new term. It was then that elected ASG Vice President Carey McIntosh announced she was resigning from her post to join the U.S. Army.

Skarphol will step into the role without shedding his duties as finance director.

“I won’t be changing from that position because there’s a lot of stuff that I want to see through to the end” of the school year, he said. “It’s just easier to kind of keep continuity for our team, as well.”

Skarphol initially got involved with ASG through last year’s student election campaigns, he said. He noticed posters and got involved with ASG President

PonyBoy Peterman and McIntosh’s campaign.

“I thought it would be a little bit too much (of a) workload for me to become either president or vice president, so I opted to help PonyBoy and Carrie,” he said.

As a political science major, Skarphol said he was fascinated by the campaign process: “For me that was super interesting – just figuring out how student politics work on campus and how to get students engaged in events and figuring out what the students need and want.”

The transition has been a big learning curve, but Skarphol said the transparency of the ASG president and vice president has made adjusting to McIntosh’s workload pretty easy. He was able to pick up what she left, and able to keep communicating with her campus contacts.

“I think that one of the most unique things that I bring to the table is my age and the experience I’ve had,” said Skarphol. “Although I’m not older, I’m still a nontraditional student. I’m in high

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school.”

At 17 years-old, Skarphol is a high school senior attending the Clackamas Web Academy. He said he hopes his age will work as an advantage in reaching other young students transitioning from high school to college.

Bethany McCurley contributed reporting for this story.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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SURVIVAL 101: BEST BOOKSTORE FOOD CHOICES

Sustainable brain power to last through your long school day Snickers or Twix. If you’ve got a serious sweet tooth and need a fix, I highly recommend the Chocolove XOXOX chocolate bar. It has a higher percentage of cacao, which means it’s going to pack more nutrients for your body. Plus, it’s tasty!

The only kicker is that it’s five dollars a pop, so I suggest splitting it with a friend.

Matana McIntire the advocate

Real talk: Figuring out how you’re going to feed yourself during a day at school is just as much extra thought as doing your homework. Sometimes too much extra thought. Remembering to pack an amount of food that will sustain you all day is hit-and-miss at best, and sometimes you end up starving while trying to study.

Enter the MHCC Bookstore, sometimes the only source of food on campus.

Open until 5:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on Fridays) with a coffee shop inside open until 3ish, the bookstore is located at the center of the Gresham campus. It offers all the essentials – scantrons, blue books, textbooks, chintzy “Doctor Who” knick knacks.

It has coffee and comfortable couches and Mt. Hood apparel, but not any actual nutritional food. Take it from me – I’ve been living out of the bookstore for the past three years and it’s a fickle bitch.

So, as I’m finishing up my last two terms here, I’ve decided to pass on my knowledge:

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Celebrate the fact that you eat meat, if you do. Jerky and sandwiches.

Really. Celebrate that. You get

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Energy/power bars!

As a vegetarian, I’ve gotten through a lot with energy bars. A solid source of protein and vitamins, these puppies are going to get you through your day at school.

Thankfully, the bookstore has a wide variety of them from, PowerBar to Clif Bar. Pick your poison and rest assured you’ll be able to get through your math class without collapsing.

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to choose from the wonderful selection of jerky, pre-packaged sandwiches, hot pockets, and all those different types of cup-of-noodles that us non-meat eaters don’t. Of course, your best bet is to go with the jerky and sandwich options as they will provide the most nutrition for your buck, and that’s what matters here. Sadly, a hot pocket

isn’t going to give your brain the nutrients it needs to function while studying, so I recommend the first two options.

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Skip the bagel; go for the heart-shaped oatmeal bar.

Seriously: This has been my secret weapon. Sure, it’s a bit chalky and takes a while to eat, but

it does taste good and keeps you full and energized for hours. I usually pick this up with my coffee first thing in the morning and won’t need to eat again until lunchtime.

My favorite flavor is apricot.

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Chocolate. Is. Your. Friend.

Okay, but not that shitty, fake-ass chocolate, like

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My suggestion for taste: mac ’n cheese, with pita chips.

When I want to feel like I’m getting a full meal, I usually grab a bag of the parmesan pita chips and a container of microwavable Kraft mac and cheese. Eating these two together is a wonderful flavor combination, and it’s more filling than any other “meal” from the bookstore. Plus, it won’t leave you feeling gross, like a hot pocket will.

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FOUR DIFFERENT TAKES ‘Elemental Perspectives’ brings nature theme to the Visual Arts Gallery Hanna Benson the advocate

The MHCC Visual Arts Gallery has a taste of four major art forms –painting, jewelry, pottery, and sculpture – at this month’s exhibit, called “Elemental Perspectives.”

Four different artists represent each form and seem to have a common nature theme throughout the show, demonstrating a unique style to discover in every piece. Artisttechnicians Jen Fuller, Rob Johnson, Dan Maghiari, and Shelby Wilson all have very different approaches, yet each of their pieces flow together

beautifully in the exhibit.

Jen Fuller’s life-size, glass sculptures catch a visitor’s eye upon first entering the gallery. Airplanes are soaring up the walls, and other glass pieces represent a scent of nature with antlers lining the room.

She also includes a wide display of colorful glass leaves, all with close detail in the veins. Her style is very modern and seems to have a hint of mythology in pieces like “Oh Deer,” a glass centaur and a deer with a human face.

Maghiari shows another spectrum of nature with his colorfully painted “Bubble” series, of acrylic strategically

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splattered on canvas. His glossy colors capture loads of attention and also have a very modern appeal to them with their abstract qualities and large size. Each painting seems to highlight primary colors with subtle backgrounds making them pop even more.

Similar to Fuller, the sculptor, Wilson is a jewelry technician who sculpts small, detailed pieces of jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Matching the overriding theme of the exhibit, his work targets nature lovers with earthy tones and elegant patterns.

The jewelry is displayed alongside tree branches on the shelves, creating an image as if the gems came right out of the ground, in a stylish way, of course.

Finally, Johnson contributes to the exhibit with unique pottery that matches the nature appeal. He breaks the mold by not sticking just to the common bowls and dishes that a lot of potters create. He also does a version of sculpting, with sharp textures and intricate patterns.

The “Elemental Perspectives” exhibit will run through Feb. 1 at the Visual Arts Gallery. It is open and free to the public, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Left: ”Daedalus” by sculptor Jen Fuller ties in the exhibit’s nature theme Right: Paintings, jewelry, pottery, and sculptures in the Visual Arts Gallery until Feb. 1.

DEBUT ALBUM FROM IRISH ROCKERS HITS THE SWEET SPOT Cassie Wilson the advocate

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3.5 out of 5 stars

The Irish, indie-rock band, The Academic, may not be on many people’s radar right now, but their PA G E 6

new album, “Tales from the Backseat,” is full of radio-ready hits.

The young band has grown its sound in significant ways since forming in late 2015. A lot of that growth comes with a lot of added pop influence. Their use of repetition and perfect rhymes in every song makes sure that listeners will have at least one lyric on repeat in their head until eventually returning to the album.

It’s obvious from the opening track, “Permanent Vacation,” that this album is meant to be a light and carefree listen. The drum beats are indicative of the dance-worthy groove that draws many people to the indie-rock and pop genres.

Lyrically, there’s not a lot of substance to most of these songs. Themes include tales of

daydreaming, relationship struggles and triumphs, and self-exploration, all in vague detail.

The sound feels comfortingly familiar. The Academic seems to play it safe on “Tales,” which makes sense because it’s their debut album, so there’s really nothing groundbreaking. These songs are meant to draw in a lot of new fans, and they will undoubtedly do so, but it does notably leave a lot of room for continued growth and exploration.

It isn’t until the final song, “Girlfriends,” that the band shines in a pleasantly surprising new way.

The harmonies in the chorus are gorgeous and moving and add a layer of unexpected warmth to the band’s sound. The lyrics aren’t that wellwritten, but the contemplation put

into the instrumentals is apparent and provides a satisfying end to the record.

There isn’t a ton of variation throughout the album, so recalling individual song names without looking at which track is playing seems next to impossible. The song structures are all quite similar because it seems the group found one that worked well and rolled with it. This guarantees that every track is great on its own, but it does get redundant as an album.

That being said, the pacing is excellent. Ten songs is an ideal amount for a growing band’s debut because it’s not overwhelmingly long.

It also increases the likelihood of more new music being released sooner.

It wouldn’t be surprising if The

Academic experiments more on their next album. What they’ve created with “Tales” is a solid foundation and a fun introduction to their sound that will leave listeners excited for what’s to come.

This album is best enjoyed at surface level, and sometimes, that’s what many listeners want and need from an album. Music is often an escape, so having an album like this one is necessary to avoid being drawn into the deep thoughts that fans may need a break from.

These songs are full of energy and will undoubtedly explode with life when they’re performed in concert.

And, sure enough, The Academic will play in Portland on March 3 at the McMenamins Mission Theater.

Advance tickets are $12.

OPINION | SPORTS

JANUARY 19, 2018

EDITORIAL CONTINUED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Stop Healthcare Taxes, a political action committee based in Wilsonville, describes the bill as “a sales tax on healthcare premiums,” and much of the “Vote No” rhetoric centers on the “unfairness” of the tax, from which many private and public workers would be exempt from paying.

So, if Measure 101 is passed, and HB 2391 proceeds as planned, what will that look like? Are Republican lawmakers right to worry over rising premiums?

The short answer is, yes.

According to a document published

by Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services (http://dfr.oregon.gov/healthrates/ Documents/2018-fnl-prpsd-rates. pdf), all the major providers of

health care in Oregon for both Individual and Small Group markets will be seeing premium increases in 2018. This list includes KaiserPermanente, Moda, Providence; you name it. The rate increases range from 2.4 percent on the lower end, up to 10 percent or more. And these rates are after several rounds of negotiations; the initial rate request on the Individual market hovered around 12 percent. Like it or not, healthcare costs are increasing, and premiums are, of necessity, reflecting that.

HB 2391 recognizes that fact, however, and language is built into the bill limiting the amount that insurers may increase their premium rates by to 1.5 percent as a result of the assessments collected.

So, Republicans are right: If the people of Oregon vote “Yes” on

Measure 101, they will likely see premium increases as a direct result of this. Democrats, however, defend the bill as a necessary fix to keep Medicaid recipients in Oregon safe from reductions in critical benefits or eligibility.

In a nutshell, Measure 101 is asking if most of us are willing to pay a little more on our premiums to ensure the poorest Oregonians keep their health care.

Whether you think the rabble deserve to go to the doctor or if you’re fine with them dying in the streets, ballots are due by 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 23. It’s too late to mail in your ballot, but you can find a ballot drop box near you on the Secretary of State’s website: http:// sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/dropbox-locator.aspx

“If you looked at the voters’ pamphlet, the text of the measure was ambiguous... there was a multiplier effect on the tax, and interestingly enough, college students attending Oregon State, or what have you, have to buy compulsory insurance. That compulsory insurance is going to be taxed under this measure, 1.5 percent.”

– Jim Zordich, MHCC Board of Education member

SPORTS

SUNDAY TO DETERMINE SUPER BOWL LII FINALISTS Logan Hertner the advocate

This Sunday, Jan. 21, we will find out what our Super Bowl LII matchup will be.

The AFC championship game is between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots, Tom Brady looking to extend his record five Super Bowl wins to six, and

make it back-to-back titles.

It will be a tough thing for the Pats to accomplish as they are matched against a Jaguar team playing extremely well lately. Jags quarterback Blake Bortles has been doing just enough to squeak by, with playoff wins against the Buffalo Bills in the first round and the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday.

Kickoff is set for 12:05 p.m. Pacific time on CBS. The second game on Sunday will kick off at 3:40 p.m. on FOX: The Philadelphia Eagles will host the

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Minnesota Vikings, fighting for the NFC championship.

Both teams went 13-3 in the regular season, and both are hoping to win their first Super Bowl in franchise history.

The matchup is a bit crazy as the Eagles’ backup quarterback Nick Foles took over for the injured starter Carson Wentz weeks ago and

now hopes to succeed against a very tough Vikings defense. The Viks’ own backup quarterback, Case Keenum, who has played steady almost all year, is eager to lead Minnesota back to its home stadium on Feb. 4, where it would host the Super Bowl (an NFL first) – after going 0-for-4 in the big game, all during the 1970s.

Advocate Men’s Athlete of the Week:

Advocate Women’s Athlete of the Week:

Kyler Haynes #25

Ashlie Collins #30

With excellent vision to find teammates and to create plays, putting himself on the board, freshman guard-forward Kyler Haynes earned himself Advocate Athlete of the Week bragging rights as he finished Wednesday’s game against Clark College with 17 points.

Haynes comes from Augusta, Georgia, where he played at Butler High School.

Freshman forward Ashlie Collins was a crucial part in the Saints’ whopping 46-point second half, where she nailed some vital three-pointers to keep Mt. Hood alive throughout Wednesday’s game. She couldn’t be stopped by the Clark College Penguins as she found her rhythm – ending perfect behind the three-point line and putting up 12 points in the Saints’ 72-70 win.

With this, Collins earns Advocate Women’s Athlete of the Week honors.

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LEFT: Freshman forward Courtney Jackson attempting a tough three-pointer after a long night of aggresive defending from Clark College. She lead the Saints with 13 points in a 72-70 loss.

RIGHT: Sophomore wing Steven Fair cruising past Clark College to lay it up in the Saints' 76-72 win on Wednesday. Fair had an easy night scoring as he ended the night with 13 points and 5 rebounds.

Saints earn home court split with Penguins Men win, women lose in tight games against Clark Jonathan Zacarias the advocate

This Wednesday, the Saints men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted the Clark College Penguins in their fourth conference game of the season in their fight to make it to the NWAC championship playoffs.

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The women Saints played a well-fought battle, having trailed by 14 points at one point in the second quarter. They managed to close out the game scoring an impressive 46 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to take down the Penguins as they fell short, 72-70.

Mt. Hood was led by freshman

forwards Courtney Jackson and Ashlie Collins, who put up 13 and 12 points, respectively. Another outstanding performance came from freshman guard McKenzie Long, who opened up the scoreboard for the saints and had herself 10 points in the game.

The Saints men, on the other hand, were able to take advantage

of home court to outscore the Clark Penguins men, 76-72.

They were led by freshman guard-forward Kyler Haynes, who helped to start the Saints’ momentum and ended the game with 17 points. Thanks to his high intensity and finding ways to get into the paint, the Saints led 38-33 at the half.

Sophomore guard-forward Steven Fair took care of the second half as Clark closed down Haynes and tried to make a run to close the gap near the the final minutes. Fair used his experience to create open shots and get to the foul line, where he went 5-for-5, enough to help the Saints seal the home win.