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Dave Barduhn, Genesis director and music instructor, performing in 2006 musical “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Music instructor retires with concerns for direction of college

by Kylie Rogers The Advocate

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Jeromy Hogg swings at a piñata in the Main Mall during a Cindo de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 7.

Starting as a student in the early ’70s, later becoming an instructor and having worked under every president to reign over MHCC, Genesis director and music instructor Dave Barduhn will begin active retirement on August 31.

The announcement was made public to students in early April and was followed by a posting on the Genesis group Facebook page.

Barduhn was a pianist at MHCC in ’72 who came from a “very successful high school program,” he said.

He came to MHCC from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, which he proudly mentioned took second place at the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival recently in New York.

The jazz instructors at MHCC mentored Barduhn. He then served as a part-timer as support for the jazz program. Barduhn took to the road for 11 years to teach and explore. When he came back he filled the

position to direct Genesis and was able to “hit the ground running” because he knew what was expected of the program.

In the beginning of his MHCC teaching career, he taught jazz band, Genesis and worked in theater. “I worked very hard the first four or five years I was here,” he said with a laugh.

Area school districts have not had jazz choir programs. Barduhn has always done outside recruiting from places like Salem, Seattle and Boise, he said.

According to Barduhn, there are very few specialized choirs in high schools anymore. They have a higher emphasis on concert choirs.

When asked about the changes on campus over the years, Barduhn said the college was known for having specialized programs not available at other community colleges.

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District board increases tuition and fees for 2012-2013 academic year

by John Tkebuchava The Advocate

The MHCC budget committee approved the 2012-13 budget Wednesday.

The budget committee meeting, which was held at 6 p.m. before the board meeting at 6:30 p.m., approved the 2012-13 budget proposal of $227,696,475, including the general fund budget of $68,420,895, and also set the 2012-13 tax levy.

With the approval of the bud-

get committee, the proposal will now makes its way to the Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission (TSCC) for review and will then be up for approval by the district board.

During the board meeting, held after the budget committee meeting, the board also moved to approve the tuition and fee adjustments for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which includes a tuition increase of $5 per credit hour, a college services fee increase of

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$10 and a new access fee of $35 per term, which will replace the current parking permit and fee system.

“It’s (increase tuition) one of those things that unfortunately [we] might have to continue to do,” said chairman Dave Shields, in regards to the increase.

Although the budget committee moved to approve the tuition and fee adjustment and increases, board member Rod Monroe said he felt unsure of some of its details, “I understand that the

current parking fee structure is working very well but I’m not entirely comfortable with the access fee,” he said.

“The budget process has been rigorous,” said Shields, adding, “It’s certainly not done yet.”

“It will be tough next year but at least we will have laid out a foundation,” he said.

The board also moved to ratify the aquatics contract with Mt. Hood Aquatics, extending it for another year.

ASG President Jackie Al-

tamirano, who spoke briefly recapping the year for ASG, announced that ASG will be purchasing 100 caps and gowns for students who may not be able to afford one themselves.

Altamirano said the caps and gowns will be available to students on May 22.

The next board meeting will be held on June 13, following a public hearing session by the TSCC in the boardroom at 6 p.m.

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Despite 2011-12 ASG accomplishments, government in need of reform With the conclusion of Associated Student Government president and vice president elections Thursday night, The Advocate would like to congratulate the upcoming ASG president and vice president and take this time to put forward our two-cents about expectations for the coming year.

Having kept a watchful eye on student politics, we would like to endorse the traits we hope to see in next year’s ASG officers, as well as the trends from this and past years that we would like to see continue.

To begin, here are some of the trends we applaud. One of the major improvements spearheaded by ASG this year was the expansion and continued support of Barney’s Pantry. In the Finance Council, ASG put forward $4,000 to renovate Barney’s Pantry and also added donation sites in the Bookstore to collect additional funds for students in need.

Another feather in ASG’s cap has been the advocacy and championing of the marginalized and under-represented on campus. This was partially achieved through support of Barney’s Pantry but also through the beginnings of a diversity resource center.

We may have been skeptical at first, but after getting a clearer picture of the vision of ASG to help every aspect of diversity on campus, whether gender, age, religion, ethnicity etc., we commend ASG’s efforts here. While the center is not currently realized, the fact that it is in the works is definitely a boon to ASG. There are, however, some areas we feel ASG could work on.

Heightened transparency is one area which needs improvement. ASG has a lot of influence in the aforemen-

tioned Finance Council and usually has the funds for a new project or to renovate or otherwise support a program on campus. As these funds flow from the student fee account, we as students would like to know exactly how these funds are to be used. In The Advocate’s role as “watch-dogs” on campus, we feel the rest of the student body should be privy to such information as well. So, when research is conducted and plans drawn up, we would like that information to be readily and easily accessible by all students.

Next, the candidacy packet given to and filled out by candidates, states that ASG president and vice president are required to attend Board of Education meetings, yet we have noticed the lack of ASG presence at more than one meeting. Yes, life happens and emergencies pop up now and again.

However, as a required duty, we feel that the ASG president and vice president ought to fulfill that obligation consistently and be held accountable for multiple unexcused absences.

Another constructive change would be higher visibility. This can be hard to achieve with conflicting class schedules and the many meetings and councils that ASG president and vice president attend. However we feel that as they represent the students, the ASG president and vice president ought to more fully immerse themselves in the student body. Pop in to different program workrooms and talk with students to see how the program is doing and show up at club meetings and events to check in with them. There is nothing wrong with being a politician of the people, especially in a school setting.

In addition, events for students

are one of the most powerful and engaging ways for student government to interact with students and build bonds. The Advocate does its part in covering events on and off campus and we see a need for more effective, and dare we say, aggressive advertising of events. Getting ten students to attend an event is not as effective and empowering as having, say, fifty engaged and even entertained students.

More than just posters, why not put bookmarks with a brief calendar of events in textbooks at the bookstore, ask instructors of math, writing and science classes to give shout-outs at the beginning of classes for upcoming events and utilize social media to “blow up” someone’s timeline or news feed.

Lastly, the need to lobby for student rights is an annual platform for candidates. When in office, many ASG officers do indeed make the trip south to Salem to lobby on the student’s, behalf. We at The Advocate feel that these trips could have more impact with more student participation. So, as the primary student representatives from our school, we would like to see ASG take the initiative to encourage other students to accompany them on their lobbying trips, or to encourage them to lobby for issues via phone, mail or email. Leading by example is a great tool for leaders, so let’s have ASG follow that practice.

On the whole, it takes a lot to represent an entire student body, however both constructive criticism and accolades go hand in hand with public office. With the above in mind, we at The Advocate hope for the 2012-2013 ASG officers to lead us, the students, to bigger and better things on campus next year.

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Eye on Nature

Spring has sprung on campus, flowers are in bloom

by Wally Shriner

MHCC biology instructor

Not even the threat of another week of cold and wet can dampen the enthusiasm of this time of year. Trees have flowered and proclaimed that spring has arrived. Small buds on bare branches have exploded into full leaf. The machinery of photosynthesis—powered by water, air and light—has sent quiescent perennials reaching ever higher. In a competitive race to capture more light than their neighbors, they spread up and out in any space available.

The animal community has likewise blossomed. On the bird front, our migrant guests have been arriving daily, having left their warm tropical habitats for the promise of long days and abundant resources. Soon the visitors will be joining our resident birds who are already busy setting up house.

On campus, those tiny bundles of energy known to birders as bushtits have left their gregarious social groups and are now paired. Both males and females can be seen

weaving their hanging nests with lichen and bits of spider webs. Crows gather twigs to place just right in their bulky, jumbled nests. With growing parental urges, they are becoming ever more protective of the space around their nests, chasing even the smallest intruders away. Male house finches stand their lone vigils on the highest trees on campus, singing their warbling song. Dark-eyed juncos call from more secluded perches, but proclaim their status as breeding males with loud repeated notes. To passing females of their kind, their strong song and striking plumage must be irresistible.

For everyone, early spring is a time of investment and hope. We pour our time and energy into an investment in our students, hoping to enrich their lives. Around us, nature’s denizens invest in their own futures and, in doing so, enrich our lives. What a wonder . . . .

Wally Shriner is an MHCC biology instructor and is a Natural Resources Technology program faculty adviser. Eye on Nature is his monthly column.

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Forensics place sixth in nation

News Briefs 40th annual fundraiser and auction nears This year’s annual MHCC Foundation auction dinner will feature prizes including several international trips and a Boeing simulation flight.

This year the MHCC auction celebrates forty years of supporting student success according to Eliza Lane, administrative assistant for the office of college advancement/ MHCC Foundation. The event will be held May 19 at the Portland Waterfront Marriott presented by Troutdale Energy Center, LLC. The night starts at 5 p.m. with the theme of “The Power of the Dream- Inspiring Students to reach for the Stars.”

According to a press release from MHCC Director of Communications Maggie Huffman, the auction items include: trips to Africa, Italy, Lake Tahoe, Mexico; artwork, gift baskets, handcrafted items, jewelry, wine and many oneof-a-kind experiences such as piloting a Boeing flight simulator- all in the name of scholarships for MHCC students.

Tickets for the event are $100. For reservations, donations, sponsorships and information, please contact the MHCC Foundation at 503-491-7206 or online at mhcc.edu/foundation or email give@mhcc.edu.

Mexico and Italy study abroad trips cancelled The summer study-abroad trips to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and Perugia, Italy have been cancelled due to low enrollment.

This is the third Mexico trip to be cancelled according to Spanish instructor Paul Eckardt. He said the 2011 and 2012 spring trips were cancelled for the same reason.

“I don’t know if it’s because of a fear of Mexico or the higher prices,” Eckhardt said about the Mexico trip’s cancellation.

Offering a new option, Eckhardt said a new trip that been planned to San Isidro del General Costa Rica for next year.”

Eckhardt said the trip to Costa Rica is still pending approval, but most of the details have been worked out.

The Costa Rica trip, he said, would likely start Jan. 26 of 2013. He said it is a 15-credit, six-week trip.

In an email Eckhardt said students would be staying with Costa Rican families. The estimated costs for total trip including family stay, MHCC tuition, flight and ground transportation will is $4,500. Eckhardt said financial aid can be applied to these costs.

For more information on the program and upcoming trips, contact Eckhardt at 503-491-7497 or Paul.Eckhardt@mhcc.edu.

Homemade explosive startles campus MHCC Public Safety officers and Gresham Police Department responded to an explosion on MHCC Campus Wednesday evening.

According to an all staff email sent Thursday morning from Gale Blessing, director of safety and security, several explosive devices made of plastic bottles and containing unknown substances went off in a recycle bin across from the College Center. The bin was destroyed and damage was done to a section of the ceiling, hurling debris several feet.

A facilities employee was knocked back a few feet and experienced ringing in one ear, but declined medical assistance. The employee saw several individuals fleeing the scene on BMX bikes.

The suspects are described as four white male juveniles. One of the suspects is about 15 years old with a slight build, wearing a dark baseball cap backwards, a light colored T-shirt and blue jeans. The other three suspects are approximately 16-17 years old. Two of them have dark hair and were both wearing black hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans. The fourth suspect was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

The police department collected evidence and is continuing the investigation.

If you have any information on this incident, please notify Public Safety at 503-491-7310.

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Cohesiveness was a difference that Kinnaman recognized in MHCC’s team when asked to compare them to PSU’s, the team Kinnaman worked with before she came to MHCC three years ago.

“Commuter schools are different. These students are more into academic goals; while four-years students are very into the college experience and trophies. MHCC forensics is after more than just trophies,” said Kinnaman.

Both Kinnaman and Valdivia are proud of how the returning students help new members adjust to the challenges of being on the forensics team.

“It’s important for returning students to help new members understand the importance of time management. Also, to let

The MHCC Forensics Team’s season has come to a close, but according to head coach Shannon Valdivia and assistant coach Liz Kinnaman, it was a very successful year.

The team won the regional championship this year at the Pi Kappa Delta Nationals in March. In just their second year of competing against both two and four-year schools, the team placed 6th in the nation for two-year schools, “which is pretty darn fabulous,” said Valdivia.

A challenge for community colleges competing against four-year schools is, “our seniors are sophomores (2nd year students), debating against seniors (4th year students),” said Kinnaman.

MHCC and other community colleges are underestimated at national academic conferences said both coaches, who were extremely proud with how MHCC’s forensics held up to the competition.

“To see our squad be competitive against some of the best 4-year programs in the country made me very proud,” said Valdivia, adding that she was also proud, “watching our BritPhoto contributed by Shannon Valdivia ish Parliamentary Forensics team from left to right Stephanie Saracco, Ryan Rhoades, Rob Sepich, team go to the US Kevin Craig, Danner Marshall. national championships as the only community college in the them know that they will mess up and that field and finish respectably.” it is okay- this year they really took care of Next year Valdivia will be taking a year each other,” said Kinnaman. of sabbatical from coaching the team and Kinnaman went on to explain that, teaching speech courses. She said after 20 “there’s so much we (the forensics team) years of coaching nine months out of the talk about. They (the team) have to read year, she is looking forward to relaxing, pretty much whatever we put in front of catching up on her reading and just charg- them.” ing up the batteries to come back for Fall Valdivia said, “They have to engage in 2013. Assistant coach Kinnaman will be the world around us, which teaches them filling in Valdivia’s absence. to be good global citizens and find their Kinnaman says she is looking forward voice.” to working with new students, working First-year forensics member, Jeremy hard and becoming a more cohesive team. Likens, said he “had a fair amount to learn and is still learning.”

Likens also said Valdivia, or Shark, as the team calls her, and Kinnaman are great resources and “really help to keep us a tight knit group”, adding that he plans to extend his career in forensics through his graduation at MHCC and hopefully into his four-year program where he will be a medical major. “ I enjoy it (forensics) it’s a nice battle of mental wit,” he said.

The two coaches have created a very family-like atmosphere, “when we’re having a bad day, they’re always here to help -they’re just good kids,” said Valdivia, adding, “if you hurt one of us, you hurt all of us.”

“It’s a far off goal, but I’d love to see our team have the opportunity to go to an (international and sponsored) Premiere Academic Conference,” said Kinnaman.

Kinnaman is looking forward to more hard work out of her team and wants nothing but the best for them.

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Your weekly reason to stand up and hit the streets

May 14 Irish rooted singer Laurel Brauns will perform at the McMenamins Edgefield Winery, 2123 SW Halsey Street, Troutdale, at 7 p.m. Brauns has shared the stage with several accomplished acts like the Portland Cello Project, Horse Feathers and Joan Osborne. The 21 and over event is free. For more information visit www.laurelbrauns.com.

May 15 “Faded: Girls + Binge Drinking,” a documentary film by Dean of Integrated Media, Performing and Visual Arts Janet McIntyre will be presented in the Visual Arts Theater from 4 to 5 p.m. Free popcorn and sodas will be provided. The film follows four young girls and their struggles with binge drinking and alcoholism.

May 16 Watch adults race seven inch wooden cars in the 3rd annual Stumptown Pinewood Debry at Spirit of ’77, 500 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland.

Entry fees for the race, based off of an annual Boy Scouts of America event, will support Buckman Elementary School. The event is free and starts at 5 p.m.

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Louise Maske (Sydney Hope) empties a cup of water while trying to revive an unconcious Benjamin Cohen (Matthew Rivera) during dress rehearsal Wednesday in the Studio Theater. The play opens today and runs through Sunday.

Review: Sexually charged classic is a crowd pleaser

by Leah Emura The Advocate

As a cast of seven ran through their last dress rehearsal Wednesday night, Steve Martins adaptation of “The Underpants”, directed by student Dylan Gardner, provided laughter as a witty, salacious, yet delightful comedy.

The play opens with an enraged Theo Maske (played

by Alex Giorgi) and his flustered wife, Louise Maske (played

by Sydney Hope), who enter their home in an argument about Louise’s underpants falling down at a parade.

The play’s backdrop, a German living room-kitchen combination in the early 1900s is well portrayed with suitable costumes and appropriate props such as black and white pictures and rustic house appliances.

The first impression of both characters stays true to what is presented throughout the rest of the play. Theo is egotistical, arrogant, and naïve, while Louise is also naïve in addition to being apprehensive and anxious. Giorgi and Hope does a notable job of keeping in character for the remainder of the play without overwhelming the audience.

As the play progresses, desire and determination became more intense as the laughter carries on. Frank Versati (played by Stephen Howland) and Benjamin Cohen (played

by Matthew Rivera) are men who start to fancy Louise after witnessing her incident at the parade and who are both renting rooms from her and Theo.

Both do a memorable job in their role, yet some scenes are a bit awkward. For example, when confessing their feelings for Louise, there is a lack of intimacy that appears to be necessary in moments like those.

Likewise, there were a few slip-ups of lines, as well as some lines that were rushed.

There were a couple counts of props were handled sloppily, but improvising seems to be a strong aspect in the cast and kept characters believable.

Being quite a dirty play, sexual references are made by every character, humor is easy to find in even the most awkward personalities. When delivering these lines, confidence was clear in the cast, making those moments the most enjoyable to watch.

Gertrude (played by Missy Paulson) is a constant attention grabber. Every time she enters a scene, a dirty comment is right around the corner. But because it is carried out so nonchalantly and creates a clever awe-moment each time, it isn’t overwhelming.

Overall, the humor in “The Underpants” proves to be relevant to modern times, remember sex sells. Moreover, the cast proves to be a well qualified for a classic cunning and erotic comedy that will have the audience leaning forward in hysterics.

Catch the cast tonight through Sunday, May 12 at 7:30 pm in the Studio Theater. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults at the door.

Celebrate Norway’s most important holiday, Syttende Mai, at the Norse hall, 111 NE 11th Ave., Portland. Syttende Mai is Norway’s constitution day.

Events include music, dance performances and a grand flag parade. The parade will happen rain or shine and features Norwegian fjord horses, vintage cars and the Benson High School marching band. Admission is free. For more information visit www.norsehall. org.

May18 A cappella vocal jazz quartet Just 4 Kicks and MHCC vocal jazz group Genesis will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the College Theater. Admission for students is $10 and general admission is $15. For more information read the story on retiring Genesis director Dave Barduhn on page 6.

Photos by Logan Scott/The Advocate

Above: The king (Alex Bans), middle, visits Theo (Alex Giorgi), left and Klinglehoff (Mario Calaberse).

Right: Louise Maske (Sydney Hope) takes down a “For Rent” sign while her friend Gertrude Deuter (Missy Paulson) comes to talk about the renter.

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Brandon Christensen during his Wednesday show on KMHD2, where listeners can expect a mix of classic and contemporary rock as well as talk breaks. Christensen will be working for both The Game and the Lars Larson show following his graduation from MHCC after this term.

Broadcaster lands two radio jobs while juggling family and school

by Mike Mata The Advocate

In a time when budget cuts at MHCC are putting academic programs under increased scrutiny, a broadcasting student shows just how successful a student can be in the right program.

Brandon Christensen is a second-year broadcasting student who has already landed not one, but two jobs in his field before he has even graduated.

Christensen started working for 750AM The Game in March as a news anchor doing sports updates and as a sound engineer. Christensen scored the job after interning there for a year. He will join fellow MHCC alum Brian Perkins, a 2011 graduate from the broadcasting program, at The Game.

He has also accepted a job offer from the Lars Larson show on KXL 101.1 FM in Portland as an assistant producer, where he will be the number two behind another MHCC broadcasting alum, Executive Producer Tony Kastelnik.

Christensen hails from Eugene, where, while attending Churchill High School, he had his first contact with radio when he took a class in broadcasting allowing him to work on the KRVM station, broadcast from Sheldon High School. From there, after attempting rock stardom by playing guitar in his band Neverfall, he ended up in the Portland area.

“We were playing in Eugene, and we decided the Eugene market wasn’t ready for us, so we decided to try our hand in Portland. But, bands dissolve; I got tired of babysitting my band members and we ended up not playing together,” said 26-year-old Christensen of his move to Portland seven years ago.

After the band broke up, Christensen remembered the good times he had working at KVRM in Eugene and saw that MHCC offered a radio degree through Integrated Media. He applied for fall term of 2010 and

was accepted.

He has a show on the college station, KMHD2, on Wednesdays, where he plays a mixture of classic and contemporary rock intermixed with talk breaks that are about, according to Christensen, “whatever catches my fancy,” and vary from current events and technology news to upcoming concerts. He tried to highlight local bands during his show, but fazed that segment out after running into complications with the amount and quality of the bands interested.

In addition to his work and schoolwork, Christensen spends time with his wife of two and a half years, Sarah, and their eight-month-old baby Owen.

He also enjoys watching T.V. shows such as South Park, Family Guy and Scrubs.

Fellow broadcasting student Sean Bailey said of Christensen, “I look up to Brandon more than anybody else in my program. At one time, he was juggling two jobs, a wife with some minor health issues, a newborn child, a radio show and a full school schedule.”

Bailey added that Christensen has immense natural talent and an unbelievable work ethic as well as an ability to banter for long periods of time.

When asked what music he listens to, Christensen said his iPod features artists from KISS to Frank Sinatra to Boyz II Men. Christensen is also an avid concertgoer, he rates his top three shows as KISS, who he has seen five times, Scorpions and Alter Bridge, though he said one opening band for KISS, Bad City, was one of the worst shows he’s seen. He also enjoys musicals.

“I have this weird love of musicals and I’m not sure why,” said Christensen, adding that his favorite is “Lion King” and that he is excited to see “The Book of Mormon” and “Rock of Ages” when they come to town.

Bailey said of Christensen’s love of KISS, “I always break his balls for his love of KISS, but when it comes

down to it, I can’t fault him for it. He claims that back in the day he was a big hip hop fan but he credits KISS as being the band that turned his head to other music. He definitely has the most eclectic taste in music,” adding that if he and Christensen go to a KISS concert together, they would have to “paint down” as members of the band.

In addition to music, Christensen enjoys both comedy and action movies. He is a fan of the Harry Potter movies, but has never read any books in the series.

“I’ve been meaning to read the Harry Potter series of books because I love the movies… which is apparently the wrong way to do it according to most fans,” said Christensen adding that he’ll try to read the series after he’s done with school. He does like to read about sports news online as well as technology blogs, especially on Apple products as he says he is a Mac enthusiast and currently works at the Pioneer Place Mac Store.

Working for a sports talk radio station, Christensen is a self-proclaimed huge sports fan, especially of University of Oregon Ducks football, Chicago Bulls and the San Francisco 49ers.

“Ducks football is number one in my heart and always will be and for basketball, I’m a Chicago Bulls fan, have been since the days of Michael Jordan,” said Christensen, adding that he is not a big fan of hockey, soccer or baseball.

When asked is he sees himself staying with The Game and the Lars Larson show, Christensen said, “I’m open to anything at this point. I don’t anticipate leaving anytime soon, but I would hope that at some point, maybe a better opportunity would come around just based on the work I’ve done with the stations. Radio is an interesting animal. You can be a hero one day and out with the trash the next day.” He added that he hopes he will perform well enough that The Game and the Lars Larson show will want to keep him on.

Students present their artsy side in gallery show

by Shelby Schwartz The Advocate

Close to 200 pieces of art from over 40 MHCC students have been judged and are on display in the Visual Arts Gallery as part of the Annual MHCC Visual Arts Juried Student Exhbit.

According to Miles Browne, the visual arts gallery coordinator, the show includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry. Each student was able to submit up to four pieces, said Browne.

The art will be showcased until June 7.

A reception held yesterday awarded students with cash and non-cash awards for their work.

Cash awards given by the full time faculty were Best of show, Breakthrough award 2D and 3D and Faculty recognition award 2D and 3D. Skyler Blair won Best of show. Breakthrough award 2D went to Tonya Alexander, Break through award 3D to Jennifer Minnis, faculty recognition award 2D to Nathan Turner and Faculty recognition award 3D to Nancy Hawk.

Non-Cash awards went to Kayleigh MacKay and Cheryl Fish for Originality, Steve Keeney and Sherry Dunnihoo for technical skill, Shawn Daughton and Ashlin Lewis for Composition/use of elements, and Emergence of a Personal Vision or Voice to Wendy Williams and Ondrene Barnes. According to Browne,

the Emergence of Personal Vision or Voice award is when you can see they are starting to develop a certain style as an artist.

Honorable mentions given in no specific order were awarded to Elizabeth Brown, Desi Moncrieffe, Jacob Stern, Courtney Carter, Alexandria GarciaEisenhardt, Manon Chaney, Haley Sawtelle, Maija Turks, Linda Johnson, Bonnie Gilchrist, John Brewer and Julie ClarkeButcher.

“With so many pieces, its such a tough show to judge,” Browne said. Full-time art faculty judged the artwork.

According to Browne, all the art showcased was made in MHCC art classes in the 2011-12 school year.

Photo by Shelby Schwartz/The Advocate

“Imprisonment” by Chris Sieveking, was made in the Art 291 (Sculpture 1) class. It is selling for $80.

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Genesis intructor Dave Barduhn dancing in MHCC’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” in 2006.

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This year’s Genesis group nears their final performances including the last on-campus performaces next week.

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tival. We didn’t win, we took second, but any of those three groups could have won that thing. The gang performed admirably and got standing ovations and all that stuff. The group is as strong as it’s ever been and has held up the reputation that we’ve had for 45 years and I just know our last three performances are going to be absolutely stellar,” Barduhn said.

Genesis, the vocal jazz group Barduhn instructs, has their final on-campus performances scheduled during the 45th, and last, Northwest Vocal Jazz Festival.

They will be performing May 18 with the jazz group Just for Kicks in the College Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale and cost $8 for students and $15 for general admission.

The performance will also serve as the group’s CD release party for “Last Call,” which features two original student pieces.

Barduhn picked the title as “it ties up a long tradition.

Not just the 24 years that I’ve been here, but the 45 years of the tradition of the group. The fact that group is called Genesis has to do with the fact that Mt. Hood was the first school in the nation to include ensemble vocal jazz in its curriculum.”

“When you have an audience full of people who know what you do, who appreciate what you do, who have experienced what you do, it’s just a lovefest,” he said about the concert.

Barduhn expects the show to be packed, “dozens and dozens of alumni planning on showing up that maybe wouldn’t have if it wasn’t the last event.”

Genesis will also be performing at 5 p.m. on May 19 at the end of the jazz festival in the Visual Arts Theater.

The event is free.

For more information about the Genesis concerts, contact Barduhn at dave.barduhn@mhcc.edu

“So we were not the generic, cookie-cutter ‘let’s just high standards of excellence it’s been known for,” said get our (gen. ed. classes) and be done.’ It was about the Barduhn. special unique programs. That’s what drew students “I don’t see that there’s a will to replace my position here. That’s what made it possible to recruit students anyway. They haven’t even committed to replacing Suhere. Today, more than half of this place is dedicated to sie’s position. In fact, quite frankly, I think it will be quite trying to make up for things kids didn’t accomplish in some time, if ever, that they replace either one of our high school. This place respots,” Barduhn said. ally isn’t about special Although Barduhn programs anymore. will be retired, he will It’s all about being a continue to teach six bridge between unhours a week with his successful high school non-major courses. careers and trying to With more free time potentially get them available to him, Barprepared to go on to duhn plans on getting a four-year school. So involved in things he’s that image has drasticalJazz group Just for Kicks and Genesis been too busy for: honor ly changed over all these group conducting, judging, 7:30 p.m. in the College Theatre years,” Barduhn said. acting as a festival cliniStudents: $8 Talking about the cian and “things you can’t General: $15 music program over the do with a five-day-a-week past 40 years, Barduhn job.” explained that musicians He’s also intrigued by would come to MHCC to the idea of being a freelance Genesis performs at the end of the learn, play in the ensemmusician again. “Between Northwest Jazz Festival in the bles, gain experience and you and me there isn’t a lot Visual Arts Theater at 5 p.m. hone their skills. of money in that.”

“The majority of musiThe idea of composcians in Portland all came ing and arranging through this program. again has also been Not a one of them has a degree,“ said Barduhn. another thing he’s been thinking about, Barduhn “(Students) coming here to get the skills to be success- said. ful seldom go through the degree portal… It’s about your “Genesis, the group he created and brought skills, not about your piece of paper,” said Barduhn hint- to such a consistently level of achievement for so ing at the college’s recent push towards degree comple- many years will evaporate with his departure. tion.

He cannot be replaced, and the department will Barduhn’s retirement came at a crossroads. First develop very differently without him,” coworker off, he has finally hit his thirty-year teaching mark of eight years and orchestra instructor Marshall within the PERS system and. Second, his views do Tuttle said about Barduhn’s retirement. not line up with the views of the college, he said.

“There have been lots and lots and lots of mo“If I could have gone out when Susie (Jones, for- ments of magic,” said Barduhn reflecting on his mer MHCC jazz band director who retired earlier this 24 year long career. year) went, I would have. But it didn’t make any financial “Performing at the Summer Jazz Festival sense yet. This was the first financial opportunity that it year after year back in the ’90s was pretty amazdid make financial sense,” he said. ing. Sharing concerts with lots of great artists Complete a “My plan was to teach for another six years but the that we’ve brought in… The DownBeat awards bundle for a vision has changed so drastically that I don’t feel like it’s we’ve won in the ’90s and early 2000s… Eight chance to something I can comfortably operate in. Oh, no, I defi- times DownBeat Magazine recognized us as the win an iPad ® nitely planned to work longer but this was the time to best group in the country,” said Barduhn. He do this because all of the actions that have taken place added that the student groups are what he really have been totally devastating to our program. It’s going remembers, for providing the energy and excelto take somebody with a whole lot of tenacity to bring lence that lead to the awards.

For information visit this puppy back,” he said.

Within the past two years, Barduhn has said mhcc.edu/fasttrack Barduhn admitted that vocal jazz has a shelf life but he’s seen a motivation in his students, “from anor call 503-491-7315 he was convinced he could have kept the program going other time.” Beginning last year, students began as long as he was teaching. making their own outside rehearsals and practice “It’s time to go. The group is wonderful this year. Go- groups along with the allotted class time. ing out on a strong note is an important concept to me.

“This year’s group is amazingly strong as Let’s not let it decay. Let’s have it be remembered to the well. We just came back from the Reno Jazz Fes-

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Track and field enters final stretch of season

by John Tkebuchava The Advocate

On Saturday at the Oregon Twilight meet in Eugene, though facing stiff competition and possible fatigue from back to back meets, it was not enough to hold back the women’s 4x100-meter team, who placed second (49.23) only to the Oregon Duck’s team, also beating Spokane for the second day in a row.

In other results, Molly Scoles placed fifth In the 400-meter (1:02), Zodrow placed third in the long jump (5.32-meters), thrower Doyle placed fifth in both the shot put (12.43-meters) and the discus (42.64-meters).

On the men’s team hurdler Han-

The Saints had one of their tougher weekends of the season last Friday and Saturday as they competed in back to back meets.

On their first day of competition in a home meet on Friday the Saints took first in three events, including a first place finishes in the 100-meter hurdles (15.31) by sophomore Terra Zodrow, the women’s 4x100-meter (49.09), consisting of freshman Molly Scoles and sophomores Laura Knudson, Mariah Crumpler and Zodrow, running their best time of the season and beating the Spokane team, whose “We’re ready to compete at relay team is first in NWAACCs. our best and it’ll definitely On the men’s side, sophomore Robert Hanke also placed first show at this meet.” in the 400-meter hurdles and is ranked third in NWAACCs. -Terra Zodrow Other top performances on the track athlete women’s team include Knudson’s third place finish in the 100-meter (13.01), who also placed fourth in the 400-meter hurdles (1:07.74), Zod- ke placed fourth in the 400-merow’s third place in the 200-meter ter hurdles, running a personal (26.37), who was followed directly by best of 55.41, and Sudberry placed Crumpler in fourth (26.66), freshman eighth in the 200-meter (22.75).

Christa Collmer’s second place in the “Friday was really fun. On Saturday, 400-meter (1:00.19), sophomore Jennifer there was a lot more competition but Tina’s third place finish in the 3000-me- still was fun,” said Dixson. ter steeplechase (12:43).

“This last week was a little rough Freshmen throwers Kaitlin Doyle with the back to back meets, but it was and Tori Dixson placed fourth and fifth good practice for us,” said Zodrow. accordingly in the shot put, throwing “(Track) meets at U of O are always for 11.77 meters and 11.57 meters. fun because of the competition and it’s a On the men’s side, the Saints took great track,” she said. home second place in the 200-meter with This Saturday, MHCC will hold its freshman Douglas Sudberry’s 22.76. last home meet of the season, and what

will be the last meet of the season for some on the team, hosting the Southern Region Championships meet.

At the meet, athletes who have not yet qualified through their marks can compete for a last chance to qualify for the NWAACC Championship meet.

Dixson has her eyes set on gold this weekend at Southern Region Championships, saying, “I’m going to go and I’m going to PR and win it. I really want to win the shot,” though she added that she would prefer to PR and that “winning was a bonus.”

“The higher the marks you get the more scholarships you get offered. I want to get my marks,” she said.

Though the Southern Region Championships will be the last chance for some on the team to get the marks needed to qualify for NWAACC Championships, that’s not the case for both Dixson and Doyle, who both qualified for their events at the very first meet of the season.

Since it’s the last week before the Southern Region Championships, Dixson said practice has been a bit more relaxed as well.

“We’re just working on technique this week. Really getting our technique down. Getting everything tuned up for this weekend,” said Dixson.

A bit anxious, but excited nonetheless, Zodrow said, “The Southern Region meet is a little nerve racking because we have a chance to place very well. It’ll be a lot of work for us but the end result will be worth it.”

“We’re ready to compete at our best and it’ll definitely show at this meet,” she said.

Softball breaks even after busy weekend

by Laura Knudson The Advocate

The women’s softball team came away with three wins and three losses after a busy week of double headers.

In Wednesday’s home game, the Saints lost a double header against the Clackamas Community College Cougars. In game one the Saints scored their only run in the first inning. In the fourth inning the Cougars put four runs on the board and added 11 runs in the fifth inning ending the game 15-1. In game two the cougars held off the Saints 4-3. The score was tied 3-3 at the end of the seventh inning. Finally in the 10th inning the Cougars put another run on the board wrapping up the game.

On Sunday the Saints won their double header in Salem against the Chemeketa Community College Storm. In game one the Saints won 9-7. Hood scored early posting six runs by the fourth inning. They scored one run each inning that followed. Chemeketa scored four runs in the sixth inning and three in the seventh but came up short. In game two the Saints shut down the Storm 13-0. After scoring seven runs by the fourth inning, the Saints put the game out of reach in the fifth inning when they scored six more runs ending the game.

Saturday the team split a double header in Washington where they battled the Lower Columbia College Red Devils.

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The Saints came back from a 5-0 deficit against the Lane Titans on Wednesday, rallying for a 9-7 win. The team has now won 10 straight games after beating Linn-Benton on Wednesday.

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Saint’s baseball rolls; extends streak

By Shaun Lutz The Advocate

The Saints have put together another winning streak. Currently riding 8 straight victories, Mt. Hood scored 11 runs in their first win, and another nine in their second during last weekend’s sweep of the Linn Benton Roadrunners.

In game one, the Saints poured in five first inning runs to take a commanding lead. Starter Isaac Henslee only threw four innings, giving up four earned

runs and two unearned, but relief pitcher Brian Capps came in to throw five scoreless innings to earn the win, his first of the season as Henslee would walk away with a no decision.

Eight Mt. Hood hitters drove in runs, including sophomore Tristan Metcalf who had two RBIs in the blowout win.

Both teams combined for eight errors in the first game, with the Saints committing three of their own, pulling off an impressive 11-6 blowout. The bats stayed hot in game two as Mt.

Hood took an early 1-0 lead after the first inning.

The third inning saw seven runs come in for the Saints. Sophomore catcher Dane Lund went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs, and freshmen Cody Childs and Hunter Weiss each drove in two of their own. Sophomore starter Taylor Williams threw five scoreless innings for his third win of the season, with Mt. Hood winning 9-0.

After a strong weekend, Mt. Hood would welcome the third place Lane Titans for a two game set on Tuesday.

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enough as Barr threw a complete game, only giving up three runs and striking out eight Titan batters in seven innings on the mound.

Weiss and freshman Shea Coates each drove in two runs during the second game, as Mt. Hood won yet again, 7-3.

Barr’s sixth victory of the year tied him with seven others for fifth in wins in the NWAACC. Wednesday the Saints traveled to Linn Benton for a double header. Freshman pitcher Eric Huson started game one and threw nine solid innings, only allowing two runs and struck out five for his third win this season.

Metcalf went 2-for-3, driving in another four runs and Weiss added two RBI as Mt. Hood won 9-2. Sophomore Christopher Mood started game two, throwing four innings, only giving up one run.

Sophomore Eddie Crowe pitched the final three innings to earn the win. The Saints used four sixth inning runs to earn a 5-1 victory.

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The Titans offense wasted no time going to work, putting up five runs in the first inning on starter Zev Egli, forcing his shortest outing of the season as Egli only lasted to the end of the first.

The Saints would tack on one run in the first, and another four in the second to tie the game 5-5.

Capps relieved Egli to pitch four innings, surrendering one run and striking out three. Metcalf picked up where he left off over the weekend driving in four runs during Mt. Hood’s game one victory as he and Sophomore Nick Paxton both went 2-for-5. Paxton would contribute three RBIs increasing his team lead in the category to 20.

Lane scored in the eighth to come within two, but closer Christian Bannister came in to shut it down yet again for a 9-7 victory. Bannister recorded his league leading tenth save, reducing his ERA to an even 1.00.

The second game of the double header would feature Saints leader in wins, sophomore Riley Barr.

The Saints’ offense gave Barr an early 3-0 lead after the first, which proved to be more than

The Saints came up short in their first game 10-6. Both Hood and Lower Columbia put a run on the board in the first inning.

The second inning remained scoreless but in the third the Saints put another three runs on the board while the Red Devils scored five.

The Saints only managed another two runs and Lower Columbia got four.

In game two, the Saints came back beating the Red Devils 8-4.

The Saints put three runs on the board in the first inning.

Lower Columbia scored their only runs in the first inning.

In the fourth inning, Hood put five more runs on the board securing a win.

As of now the Saints remain at fourth place in the South with a 9-9 record (18-16 overall). Lower Columbia also has a 9-9 record.

Next the Saints will travel to Coos Bay Saturday to play a double header against the Southwestern Community College Lakers.

The first game is scheduled to start at noon.

That will be the Saint’s last game before heading into the NWAACC championship tournament May 18-21.