Tuition Billing Goes Electronic

Is LBCC taking another step to going green, or are electronics the new big thing for billing and ways to send and receive information?

As of summer of 2011 LBCC will no longer send paper billing to homes for tuition. Now tuition will be paid via Gmail. This is an aspect that has people worried, and also has some relieved.

According to LBCC there are several reasons for electronic billing rather than recieving it through the post office. One is that it is sustainability. There will be no more paper bills. Second is that recieving it through your email makes it instant. Third is that with it being electronic it is now accurate. There will be no worries about late fees, or out of date balances. Lastly it is a better use of resources, aka also helping into going green.  Electronic communication is more cost effective and frees up resources for other uses.

So looking at all of the benefits that the campus believes are true what are some of the opinions on the people it actually affects?

The students at LBCC should be the people who decide how they pay for the college they attend.

Kelsey Dunkle of Corvallis, was amazed by the news, but was not worried to the fact of tuition going wrong because she is graduating this spring.

"The ways I see it is if it isn't broken don't fix it." Says Dunkle

"I just hope that all of the 'bugs' get all sorted out before the time for tuition comes about" Says Burdette, a OSU dual enrolled student "I do not want to be charged with late fees, and have to try and fight something that was never broken in the first place."

Some of the opinions of students also differ from what has been recently said.

Emily Hendricks of Jefferson was perfectly fine when she found out about electronic tuition. She finds it easier to pay all of her bills if she can just make a folder on her email account, rather than to fumble through papers every month.

So whether students approve or dissaprove the new way of billing there will always be contoversy of whether the system is working or not. Just hopefully everything will run smoothly, and it creates a new effective way to run the system at Linn Benton Community College.

Q & A with Analee Fuentes

Kacey: Out of all of you art work what is you favorite piece?

Analee: My most recent favorite piece is called Mi Compeñera (Which means my companion in Spanish). I like it because it communicated what i was feeling at the time.



K: Which piece of art do you believe is the most successful?

A: My most successful pieces in terms of sales and mass appeal, was the fish series.



K:Who is your role model when it comes to art?

A: My role model in art is my mother. She was extremely creative, and was a potter.



K:What it something you want to learn or improve on in your artwork?

A: I want to improve on my watercolor paintings. It is a medium I use in the summer, is really fun, but is also difficult


K: Why did you decide to teach art?

A: I decided to teach art because I believe that art has the power to change lives, and because I truly enjoy students! Both art and teaching are creative acts, and I just got lucky enough to be able to mend the both.

LBCC Art Teacher Analee Fuentes

Walk through an LBCC art gallery and you will be sure to find some art work from the one and only Analee Fuentes.

Analee is a typical American who has accompanied her inspiration for her art through her family members, and close personal friends. She first got interpreted and interested in art by her maternal grandfather who was a painter in his spare time. Her inspiration is from her mother, who herself was a potter, and had a level on creativity skills.

As a young child living in San Diego, California Analee got to see all the different aspect of ethnic diversity on a community. She saw the graffiti on the streets, to the different murals of the community.

Analee became more aware of art in the 1960's when feminism, and civil right were always in the media. The Vietnam war was also a major impact. Even though she didn't have any family or people of close relation in the war she still saw the affects  that the war has on families. This had her thinking about the nature of Art, war and politics. It was right then that she started to become more associated with art.

In 1981 Fuentes moved to Oregon and in 1990 she attended Lane Community College. In 1994 she earned her B.F.A in painting at the University of Oregon, and later on earned her M.F.A in painting and drawing at the University of Arizona.

Her education has lead her through teaching at different schools from Arizona back up to Oregon. She started out in an internship with painter Robert Colescott in Tucson, Ariz. was also a part time instructor at Western Oregon University in Salem, and Lane Community College in Eugene, and eventually resides here at Linn Benton Community College here in Albany.

Fuentes considers herself lucky. She believes that "art" and "teaching" are both creative acts, and she is just on of the lucky ones that get to mend the two together.

"I decided to teach art because I have always believed that art has the power to change lives," says Fuentes, "I also teach because I truly enjoy students!"

Her students that take her classes all seem to gain a new inspiration for art, and what Analee takes personally to her lifestyle.

Sydney Altson of San Francisco, Calif. was a student of hers last fall in Drawing 115. She took her class to explore the aspects of art that she had never experienced before.

"I like how kind Analee is, and how passionate she is about her teaching." says Altson, "Due to Analee's teaching I almost changed my major to art."

Some of Analee's artwork that she has done has been put into many different places. She has had articles in newspapers like the Albany Democrat Herald, The Corvallis Gazette-Times, and the Oregonian. She has also had some interviews with the KLCC radio station, and Cable 97.

Some of the bigger projects that she has done are some of the photographs from "Teatro Milagro" or "Day of the Dead". This invitational occurred in Portland. Some of the pictures she does for her interpretation of Day of The Dead include "Bona Lisa" and "Santa Muerte".

One of her most recent photos that is her personal favorite is called called "Mi Compañera", meaning my companion in Spanish.

 "I like Mi Compañera because it really communicated what I was feeling at the time." says Fuentes.

For sales Analee's most successful painting would have to be the Fish Series, they include the Brook Trout, and the Rainbow Trout. These painting are up close to the scales of fish. They are colorful to the extent that most people don't see the real beauty of these creatures.

With arrays of pinks, and greens and focused on the scales of differnt fish in different seasons, the fish series have captured the attention of artists all over Western Oregon.

For improvements in her art Fuentes would like to work on her watercolor medium. This is one of the mediums that she enjoys to do in the summertime, but it is also very difficult.

With Analee's creations there is always something unique to see. In the future we will probably see more of her heritage, and of course her honor to her art.




Brook Trout
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Bona Lisa
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Two of her successful paintings to the left. "Brook Trout", and to the right "Bona Lisa"                                                       

At a Glance:

Who: Analee Fuentes

What: LBCC Art instructor

Contact Information:

Email: Fuentea@linnbenton.edu

Office: NSH 116

Phone: 541-917-4540









Earth Day Climatologist Speech 2011

We may only be one person, but know matter what you do or who you are we can all make a difference in awareness of climate change, and help Mother Earth.

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LBCC had a special guest this Earth Day that made us all aware of climate change, and how we as people can get involved. Daniel Brown is a climatologist from Oregon State University that seems to know his stuff.

There was quite the turn out of interested people to Brown's speech last Friday on April 22.

Michelle Zink a LBCC student was one of many who was in for a listen to what climate change is. She is a student enrolled at OSU, and told me she would like to more about what goes on at OSU.

"I'm curious as to what the difference is between what they say on the news, and what he is going to tell us today." says Zink.

In Brown's presentation he first started out  fundamental points on what climate change is and the difference between the climate and the weather. The main points as to the difference is that climate is the long term factors of what green house gasses are doing and weather is the short term.

"Climate is something we can measure", Says Brown, "But it is very difficult to feel".

One of the main point that Brown was trying to configure is that the signals of climate change are on the increase all over the world. There is an increase in the average global temperature, and a rise in the sea level. There are already signs of coastal impacts. We see flooding, larger waves, and some erosion along homes and buildings along the beaches. There is also a higher signs of increased wildfire activity.

One of the most drastic changes in Oregon over the next years will probably be the projection of vegetation by 2070-2099. There will be minimal rain forest like vegetation like there was in the past and in the current years.

Oregon is one of the states in America that is making a difference. We are following Portland and making better transportation decisions.

Oregon's total fuel consumption was only .25% while the population increased by about 10.4%. That was a 9.2% decrease in consumption per capita. If we can learn to ride bikes, or carpool and take a bus, then every one else can see what a difference it makes around the world.

Some ways that we can help as humans is to splurge for improved efficiency. If we decide in the supermarket to buy energy efficient light bulbs, and solar water heaters there is a lesser impact on the Earth.

"While not every one can buy solar panels and hybrid cars we can make little changes in our daily lives", says Deron Carter, a LBCC physics instructor, "If we decide to spend a little more on recycled paper towels rather than the cheap bargain brand we can make a difference". 

We may not all be climatologists, but we can all help create less of a carbon footprint for ourselves. So ride a bike instead of driving a car, splurge a little more at the grocery store to make better green decisions, but most of all be aware of what you can do to help.

At a Glance
Places to Recycle: Allied Waste Services of Albany-Lebanon
Location: 1214 SE Montgomery Albany, Or 97322
Phone: 541-928-2511
Hours: Monday-Friday 8a.m-4p.m
Email: alliedwasteofalbanylebanon@republicservices.com

Linn Benton History Class Jumps the Pond

Picture taken by Kyle Holland

Just a hop, skip and a jump to one of the most interesting adventures of all time. A possible once in a lifetime trip that many will never encounter. LBCC had a couple lucky students that got to spend 10 days in not one but two foreign countries.

Robert Harrison, LBCC history instructor, and a group of six students got to go on a spring break trip to Italy and Greece. They were originally scheduled a trip to Egypt, and see the Nile river and the Great Pyramids, but plans back fired when the turmoil and protests proceeded in that country. The school board thought that the trip would be too risky. It was too dangerous, and they wanted to be certain that everyone would be safe. Bummed out they were able to create a last minute trip to a place that is equally impressive that also was very interesting to the students.

Throughout the six days they spent in Italy these lucky students were able to see different sites and museums.

They were able to visit the Roman Colosseum, the Sistine chapel, the City of Pompeii, and also the Vatican museum. They were able to interact with the modern culture and see some of the historical art and culture that Italy is known for.



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Afterwards they got to hop in a plane and see parts of Greece for four days. They were able to see the Parthenon, also interact with some of the culture there too.

The two LBCC students that got to go this year were Kyle Holland and Amanda Wallace. They were accompanied by Kyle's wife Darleea, and OSU student, and also one of Harrison's Zumba members.

This group of people were taken by the LBCC instructor Robert Harrison. This was his second trip to both Italy and Greece. Many of the sites that they got to see this time he had seen a previous time before. He did learn some new information, and got to learn more in depth information of some of the places they went to.

One of the more difficult things about traveling to a different country is learning their language and interacting with the locals. Many of them made hand gestures to try and get their point across in conversation.

Harrison was able to talk a little bit with some of the people.

In a line for the Vatican museum he was able to understand some of what two women were speaking in front of him. He could tell that they were speak Italian, so he asked them if they knew some French, and found out that they were tourists too. These women were actually from up in the Northern part of Italy.

"The next time I travel to a foreign country I plan to learn more conversational phrases." says Harrison "I will probably spend more time learning about the language and making sure that I can communicate with the locals."

According to Harrison they had a terrific tour guide that showed them different sites that most would not know to look for on a trip to Italy or Greece.

At the Vatican museum they got to learn more information about the sites they were seeing. The students even got to see a pope that has been placed in a glass coffin. Also in the Vatican they were able to see some of history's finest art like Michelangelo's statue "David".

"Since we were not able to see any nude beaches, my favorite part of our trip would have to be Vatican City." says Holland

Harrison's favorite educational part of the trip was to see the Vesuvius crater, and learn more about the next time it may erupt and some more information on what happened.

There has been talk about the next big trip that will be taken by Harrison. He is planning on a two-week summer student trip to major Civil War battle sites along the Eastern part of the US.

The students that attend this trip will receive a school history credit towards school.

Some of the sites that would possibly be seen are Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the Battle of Antietam site in Maryland, The Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee, and Ft. Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.

"I would like to make it a camping tour," says Harrison, "We would camp out, and cook out like they would in the Civil War, and sing songs like the soldiers would at that time. We don't need hotels."

So if you are interested in a educational trip across the country that could help go towards a history credit. See Robert Harrison at LBCC today.

At a Glance:

Who: Robert Harrison
What: Information about next trips, including the future Civil War battle sites.
How to contact. harrisonr@linnbenton.edu
Office: SSH 203
Phone: 541-971-4571

LBCC Tutoring Center

Need help in school? There's an app for that. Well not really, but if you are stuck with assignments, or just need help in a subject there are people for that.

LBCC has a tutoring facility in the Learning Center that offers a wide range of subject matter.Their website on the LBCC homepage has a list of subjects of tutoring options. They can help you with math, science, writing, and even help you with your French and Spanish classes.

The tutoring program also has other subjects that can be offered for help. Those subjects include accounting, automotive, horticulture, medical terminology, human anatomy & physiology, computer science, software applications, nursing, and engineering.

Students should not be afraid to seek help. If you are serious about your college experience, and you could use a little extra push toward making the grades, sign up for tutoring. They can help you one on one.

Tutors take the time to help you develop a positive attitude about learning, and can help you become a better independent learner. They will not do your homework for you! They are there to help, but you must have an appointment first.

If you would like to sign up for tutoring it is simple. According to Sheri McIntyre if you would like to sign up for personal tutoring come to the Tutoring Center in Willamette Hall and fill out the registration form. It is quick and simple.

Sydney Altson, a LBCC student has been attending student tutoring for over the last month. She was at first skeptical, and wasn't sure if tutoring was right for her, but when her grades started to slip she sought help.

"Tutoring has helped me so much," says Altson, "They help fit my schedule, and gave me the better understanding to be able to learn the criteria".

People all over the campus attend the tutoring center daily.

"Winter term we had 1460 tutoring sessions," says McIntyre, "Fall term we had 1253 sessions".

There are benefits to becoming a tutor. Most tutors are students as well. Many of them are recommended by instructors, and have passed certain classes with content mastery.

If you are interested in becoming a tutor, talk with your advisor, and your instructors then set a meeting up with McIntyre. The starting wages for a tutor are $9.01/hour. Many of them have a 10 hours a week available.

If you are interested in signing up for tutoring, or if there is a subject that you need help in but don't see it on the list contact McIntyre. They can try and arrange a tutor for you.

At a glance:
What: Tutoring
Where: LBCC Learning Center
When: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm
For more information contact Sheri Mclnytre at 541-917-4679

Jennifer Moody

Jennifer Moody is an amazing person who in my 50 minutes of meeting has taught me alot.

In class she and her personal life has taught me how to be a better writer, and to follow my goals. Her columns in the Albany Democrat-Herald is just some of the ways she one on one with her readers. She gets the information out to the public and never seems to choose sides of the right or the wrong.

Some of the things I learned from Jennifer Moody are that there is no right way to write a feature story. That everyone is different and that we are to let our imaginations soar.

When writing a story we need to be accurate and fair, and always try to avoid yourself. It depletes a story when we use the words "I", "my", and "me".

Jennifer Moody has a family just like herself. Her daughter is into editing and conventions also. She told us a story about when her daughter and her were looking for ideas and her daughter freaked out about the spelling and conventions of the note cards they were looking at.

One things that helped me are that great ideas don't always come from ourselves. That some great ideas come from everyday activities and what other people want.

You can get ideas from the calendar, buisness meetings, and even what you saw on your way to the grocery store. "Don't write about the bakery, Write about the piece of pie." says Moody when it comes to writing your story try to give as much detail as possible.

In what I have heard and seen she is a person we can all look up to for following our goals and dreams.

At a Glance
Who: Jennifer Moody
What: Writer at the Albany Democrat-Herald
When: Started in 95'
Why: She has the passion for writing

Feature Story Critique

The first feature story that I critiqued was out of the Linn Benton Community College paper called the Commuter.

It is a campus local paper that is simple, but they always have interesting stories, and get in touch with their community.

The story that I went over was out of the most recent issue of March, the story is called "Compliments Can Be Kind". The story is about how compliments to the opposite sex can be taken the wrong way and in the mean time people can get "creeped out".

Adam LaMascus the writer of the story put it together very well. There were very few errors, and it was just the right length. It wasn't too short to where you are wondering what else, and its not too long to where you are bored half way through the story.

I agree with Adam about the content with the story. Compliments can be kind. They are not always a person who is checking you out, or secretly undressing you in your mind. People need to learn how to take compliments, and not get weired out.

Compliments are meant for good, not bad. People of the opposite sex may actually think you look nice. Many women and men do spend an hour in front of the mirror in the morning.

Like Adam says in his story, "If I spent that much time trying to make myself look good, I'd be offended if somebody didn't compliment me". So in other words, good story Adam, and I agree we all need to learn how to take compliments.

A Decline in Jobs Forces a Rise in Middle-aged College Students

College isn't just for the teenagers anymore. With the tanking economy in the past years in the united states it seems that many people who have attended college are now attending again. Jobs are scarce and it seems that the only way to even make a living now days is to go back to school and get a degree. It isn't easy in this life now days to start over and go to school. Many students have children, work part time jobs, and mainly just don't have the money. Financial aid is going up, and to many it is scary to think about paying off student loans for a school they may not even graduate from. Colleges around the country are experiencing a rise in the middle aged men and women attending their schools. There is not just a rise at LBCC but there is also a rise in other part of the country like Texas and Alabama. Parking lots are filled in the fall and also throughout the semesters. Robin McAllister of Alpine, Texas is a student going to Sul Ross State University. She has seen a huge rise in students of all ages attending even large universities. Her mother is also one of the students taking online classes and attending a part time job just to make a better living, find a better job, and raise a family. "I never thought my mother and I would be taking classes at the same time," Says McAllister, "but I guess that is what a tough economy does to people". Around the LBCC campus there are students that also have been to school when they were younger. Linda Milligan of Alabany, has a family and also works at the Benton Habitat For Humanity she attends school full time and is also a transfer student for Oregon State University. The tanking economy and not being able to find a job has brought her back to school. Milligan, "It's tough, but its life." The career counseling office at LBCC has had many opportunities for students to find jobs on and near campus. They help students find jobs that they love and help them better their lives. Carla Raymond from the LBCC career office has seen many times what the recession and state of the economy has done to students that are trying to find jobs. She informs students to attend career fairs. There is a lot of information out there that can help students follow their dreams. Make appointments with career counselors and employment specialists. They can critque your resume and help you succeed in finding a job. "Be persistent," says Raymond "We are in a recession, one of the best things you can do is to join organizations to get to know employers." There are many different websites that you can go to to help with career choices. To find employers who hire people in your field you can go to www.acinet.org/acinet. Its rough now days to find a good job, and to succeed in a career. All of our possible jobs are going overseas and getting transferred to China because its a lot cheaper. Many are struggling and it seems that more and more we are seeing homeless people begging on street corners, and freeway entrances. For some it seems that there is no hope. Everyone can make a difference in their communities and better their own lives. Don't let an economy of doom stop you in your tracks. There are options. At a glance: What: Career Services 33rd Annual Career Fair: Where:Activities Center At Linn Benton Community College (Albany Campus) When: April 14th 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Who to contact: For more information contact Carla Raymond Email: carla.raymond@linnbenton.edu Phone: 541-917-4788

News issues

Tanking economy and job losses Nut Graf: The current economy has created job loss across the country. Many adults have come back to school because of job loss and trying to get a degree for a career. In the future will we ever get out of this recession? Or will we forever be in a tanking country that only results in homelessness and fear? 3 Sources: The Employment Office at LBCC Students that are looking for jobs Current students that have been in college before and came back because of job loss or trying to find another job. Questions: What are some issues that you face towards helping students find jobs in this economy? How difficult is it to find current jobs for students? What is the reason students come back to LBCC after being in school before? What are your opinions about the job market right now? How is the economy affecting you?

Presidential Elections 2012

Democrat. Republican. Liberal. Conservative. Left. Right. Yep that's right the presidential elections are here once again, and they are getting heated up for the big battle of who is going to be the next leader of the free world. After the 2010 elections we have seen first hand what the people are capable of. We watched Democrat senators and congressman be kicked to the curb by Republicans that were voted in by us the people of America. We also saw some of the Democratic leaders keep their seats and defeat the odds of what people thought was going to happen. The question is: What does this next election have in store for us? These past two years have stirred up controversy. Many people have been upset with the government and want change. There seems to be a split of what the people want and some people love the Obama administration and others hate it. There are already many candidates that have entered the race. Even some celebrities that want to show their side such as Roseanne Barr and Donald trump. There are even some candidates that we have seen once before in 2008, such as Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, the ever-possible candidate, Sarah Palin. Will they be able to triumph Barack Obama if he decides to run again? Although colleges accross the country have become a huge campaign area for candidates to focus on, many college students remain undecided when it comes to the elections. To be able to persuade young crowds is a huge accomplishment, but it is also harder for Republian candidates since students tend to lean towards the liberal Democratic side. LBCC student Ryan Murray gave his thoughts on the up coming presidential election. He believes the next two years are going to be rough. "I sure hope that Sarah Palin doesn't even run. We don't need a woman that thinks Africa is a country, but then again Obama isn't really what we need either. He hasn't followed through with anything he promised in the last elections." said Murray Kiesha Joslyn, a first year student who is new to voting commented, "When it's time to vote i'm just going to vote for whoever I think is going to make the best president. That is if I even decide to vote. I don't believe what the government is doing is right." Over the years it seems that the mudslinging and trash talk have only gotten worse. LBCC instructor Robert Harrison said the candidates aren't getting worse, but that there are more media sources and ways to put lies onto the air, and into newspapers. There are still many opinions as to what the outcomes for the 2012 elections are going to be. Harrison said, "It's going to be hard to beat the incumbents, it takes some pretty harsh conditions for an incumbent to be defeated. I would bet on Obama". "I believe the Republicans will take back the White House," Murray said. "Lets bring back George Bush" "The billboard asking Do You Miss Me Yet? Heck yes I do!" he added So as we enter the 2011 and 2012 years lets the annoyance of bad-mouthing and politics roll. Lets hear more about what is never going to be done and what the future has in store for Americans. Let us get used to being overtaxed and being trillions of dollars in debt. 2012 elections-- Bring it on. At a Glance What:Registering to vote in oregon Where: Oregon post office or online When: The deadline is 21 days before the nearest election Age: need to be 18 years of age or older. Additional information for registration call: 503-665-8510

Pam Folts Former LBCC Instructor Profile

Have an addiction to Farmville? Well look no further than Pam Folts. Pam Folts is just an average American who in her years of life has experienced more than the average folk. She has inspired children and adults to do their best and reach for the stars. Nothing is impossible. Pam in her early years moved from Modesto, California to Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University, then later on she became part of the Benton County Commissioners board. She and her fellow party members made many decisions that has inspired others to do the same. When Pam decided to retire from the board she went into teaching at Linn Benton Community College. She was an outstanding communications instructor. She taught Introduction to Speech 111, and also Interpersonal Communication 218. Many students loved her creativity and spontaneity. Pam's hobbies include traveling, and of course the dreaded Farmville on Facebook. In one of her classes she talked many times on how she wanted to form an elite group called "Farmville Addicts Anonymous". It would be a special group for those who spend all of their extra time harvesting their computer squash, and collecting milk from their virtual cows. The group would have a special interest to those who also have the farmville app located on their cell phones. Brittney Henderson of Albany was one of her students for her Speech 218 class. "Pam was such a fun instructor to learn from." Says Henderson, "I loved the way she taught her classes, and how there was never a boring moment. She made learning a simple subject fun". Many of the students who took any of her classes were always on the list to be in any more she had to offer. Eric Fuller, a former student that now lives in Texas, was a student who took all of the classes Pam taught. He was a facebook friend and also a rival political party member. Fuller, "I have many memories of Pam. There were plenty of times in class where we had our arguments of political issues, and things that had nothing to do with the lecture. She was my Farmville neighbor and also my favorite person at LBCC". Pam's teaching and the way she involved students made her an amazing instructor. Her smile brightens the room when she walks through the door. She has an awesome sense of humor and was never afraid to make jokes about herself. Plenty of her students had nicknames and she always seemed to go the extra mile for her students. If any of them needed help, she was there. She made them friends, not just students she sees two or three times a week. In her recent years Pam has now retired from teaching at LBCC, and currently resides in Winter Park, Florida with her husband Hal and daughter. After her retirement she traveled in one in a lifetime trip in an RV, and got too go on a road trip to many states across the west. Many of those states included Nevada, Utah, California, Wyoming, and of course Oregon. Pam is a great person. Her teaching will be missed by many at LBCC. Ending off by one of Pam's favorite quotes ,"Is it Friday yet?" At a Glance Who: Pam Folts What: She is a retired LBCC speech instructor Education: Graduated From Oregon State University Occupation: Retired Hometown: Modesto, California Current location: Winter Park, Florida Family: 2 daughters and 3 sons. Married to Hal Eastburn Interests: Traveling, gardening, and art.

Description: On Campus

LBCC is full of them. Every student has encountered it. There is one by every building and even the learning center. The deep dark channel of concrete and dust. its not everyone's favorite place to be, but people feel the heart felt will of not taking the easy way out when they use it. Though it doesn't take long to enter and exit we all feel it. People feel the burning and feel free to ignore it because it needs to be done. It is a great way to exercise if you are willing to take that challenge. If we are in a hurry its easier than waiting in a line for another passage to get where we need to be. We hear the active sounds of footsteps in the hollow area, and try escaping the fallen piece of fresh gum. It is not quite the cleanest place to be, for people regret ever putting down their bag just to tie a shoe. We feel the tense urge to get to the bottom or the top as for the mystery that could be lingering around the corner. We know that success is almost accomplished with every step we take. Success.

Preview Profile

My preview for my profile is going to be an interview with Pam Foltz. She is a retired instructor from LBCC that has been on the benton county commisioners board, and now currently resides in Florida. My 3 sources for this profile are going to be Pam Questions for Pam: What drove you to become an instructor at LBCC? When on the commisioners board what kind of things did you deal with? If you had the chance to teach again would you and why, or why not? What are you hobbies? What is your dream for the future? What in your childhood inspired you to do what you do? Questions for her previous students: Did you enjoy Pam's classes? If she taught at LBCC again would you take another class? If there was one thing you could say to her what would it be? Nutgraf: Pam was an inpirational teacher that made her classes entertaining and easy to learn. She was the Communications teacher at LBCC and has inspired others with her background and motivation.

Red Robin

Want a family friendly place for your eating enjoyment? Red Robin is that place to go. They have reasonable prices, and its a place for the whole family to enjoy. Red Robin of Albany has been seen to many as a family friendly place for food and get togethers. It has seems to get a lot of attention throughout the years it has been in its current location. It has brought amazing customer service throughout all the nation and seems to only be getting better. The bright red building is not only eye catching but it also has some of the friendlies staff around. When you walk through the doors vivid pictures of famous people surround you. There are cartoon characters and big screen televisions everywhere you look. Off to the side of the building there is a full bar of alcoholic beverages for the adults, that provide what ever your taste buds desire. Red Robin has a wide variety of burgers, wraps and beverages to go around. The inside is family friendly with balloons for children and the quarter machines that always drain the pockets of adults. Red Robbin has feature claw for stuffed animal games, and also the friendly sticker machines where children may stick two quarters inside and get a friendly sticker of their choice. Oh, and we cant' forget the gumball machine that the chewed gum usually ends up underneath the tables for the next person to find. When we entered the bright red and yellow building there was a friendly staff member that opens the door, greets their customers, and takes them to their seats. There was no rushing and no waiting while they finish their conversation. Waiters were brought to us immediately and beverage orders were taken. There were entrees that were dressed with brightly colored garnishes and fresh fruit. The chicken Caesar wrap had fresh romaine lettuce and grilled chicken with Parmesan cheese and light Caesar dressing. This was all wrapped in a spinach tortilla. The burgers are full of color and are always cooked to fit your specifications. The menu had a wide variety of different appetizers, entrees, deserts, and beverages of your choice. With prices ranging from $5.99- $13.99. To me this place is amazing there are always friendly smiles and it seems like everyone is always having a good day when they walk through the doors. Karen Peterson of Portland who was just passing through was willing to give us her opinion on how the food was to her. "I love red robin every time I get the chance I order the bacon cheese burger and steak fries. The staff is always friendly to me and my family." says Peterson, "I will continue to always come here if they keep up the good work." Another customer by the name of Jessica Ramey stated, "This place is awesome! and as a college student its not too expensive and its way better than living off of Ramen noodles and mac and cheese like most students do." So if you want a family friendly place, and you want good food, don't overlook Red Robin. Just remember. "RED ROBIN!.... Yummmmmmmmmmm!" Red Robin keep up the good work. rating of Red Robin= A At a Glance Place :Red Robin of Albany Phone: 541-812-2550 Location: 1845 14Th Ave S.E Albany, Or 97322 Business Hours: Monday- Thursday 10:30A.M- 11:00P.M Friday & Saturday 10:30A.M- 12:00P.M and Sunday 10:30A.M- 10:00 P.M

The Three Things I Have Learned in Feature Writing

There are many different things in my feature writing class that I have learned so far. Number one I have learned that our associated press style guide handbook has become a new best friend when it comes to editing all of my work. Without it who knows how many bad grades and spelling errors that could have occurred that could soon be published out into the real world. These are not just my imaginary stories that only I can see, these are stories that can and maybe seen for all of the Internet world to see. Second on my list of things I have learned is that feature writing takes away from the ordinary writing and takes it to a whole new level. Its not the same song and dance of one on one story and reader. This is a new way of getting ideas onto a screen and really getting in tune with people and peers. Its not an essay that may only be seen a few times. These stories are being put into newspapers and blogs. Its not a usual writing class where its just between the instructor and the student. we find the story and get it out to the general public. Last on what I have learned from feature writing is that this course makes me really in tune with stories and people. I finally get to get out of the ordinary story making and get with facts and get involved with society. We meet our peers and become more social in our world.

LBCC Students: Stress Between Work and School

In student lives today there are many problems and stresses that can occur. Many balance between their school lives and family, while many try and be a full time student and work a job just to make ends meet. While financial aid does help with books and tuition fees there is still worry of being able to make rent, or provide fuel for vehicles, and to keep food on the table. Kiesha Joslyn, of Albany, Ore was an example of a student that balances work and school. She is an employee at Coastal Farm and Ranch, and finds ways to attend LBCC and work at a job. Joslyn stated, "I am just one of the lucky ones that can find a job. In these critical times in our country, and in the state of our economy I am blessed that I have to ability to go to work and school." Joslyn has been very successful in keeping her job life and her school life separated and under control. She manages her stress by working out at the gym and running on the treadmill. "When I'm stressed out and not sure what to do, I just drive to the Anytime Fitness and plug in my ipod and run. It makes me feel relaxed and get my mind off all the stress." For others managing work and school hasn't been so successful. Ryan Murray, 19 of Albany, Ore was willing to tell us his story. When his grades started slipping because he didn't have time to work on homework or study for tests, he decided to quit his job, and focus more on school. Murry, "It just became way over whelming, and I couldn't handle all of the stress. I would go home and not be able to sleep at night because my mind would think about what needs to get done, not about rest." He like many people encountered types of sleep insomnia because of stress related issues. For others in Ryan's situation there is help. At Linn Benton Community College there is counseling and career centers that can get you on your way to building a successful life. Mayria Short, 18 Albany, Ore is a college freshman at Oregon State University she has three jobs just to maintain tuition. Although very stressful she still manages to maintain a B average grade. Short, "I have had a lot of stress in my 3 jobs and school. Between keeping grades and making it on time to my three jobs keeps me on my toes. My bosses are very helpful and once a week I go see the guidance counselor. My bosses are very lenient and understand when I'm late or tired. It is very helpful." Managing school and work is stressing, but living with a job and being a full time student is possible. Just take it from these students. Short, "I'm just a simple girl who is trying to make a living. I take what I got and just deal with it." At a Glance: What students may be interested in: Help for career choices Who to talk to about future careers: Marci Johnston Where you can make an appointment: Linn Benton Comm. College Takena Hall 101 Contact info: 917-4786 or 967-2721 ext 265 website:http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/studentemployment

My first feature story

The balance between school and work for LBCC students. My idea for this feature story is to get into the lives of some LBCC students who are full time students and also work a part time job. Many students face difficulties balancing money and family life and the question is how do they do it? Nut Graf: Many students today feel the hard times and stress of managing school and a job.

Sources: Many of my sources are going to be simple LBCC students that actually manage the stress of trying to be a full time student and manage to still hold on to a job in this economy. Another source I may talk to is the career counsellor Mark Weiss. He would be a good source as to some of the students that manage school and work lives.

Questions for students: -What are some difficulties that you have faced while managing work and school? -Have any problems occurred with you bosses about school? -Do you alter your schedules for work and school to try and make ends meet? -How do manage stress that occurs between your job and school? Questions for Mark: -Are jobs for students difficult to find right now in this economy? -What are some difficulties that you have faced with your students about managing classes and work? -Do you feel stressed when problems occur between students and their jobs?