February 18 , 2005
Volume 40, Issue 18
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Former governor imparts wisdom and insight
Former Gov. Barbara Roberts said that her struggle for the rights of her autistic son was the catalyst that drove her to eventually become Oregon’s first and only female governor.


Presidents' Day
Students from kindergarten through twelfth grade around the Portland metro area will enjoy three days off this weekend, as our nation celebrates Presidents’ Day.


News:
Funeral Services offer mock arrangements
KBOO to co-sponsor job fair
SAB educates students on wellness issues
Respiratory care makes history, wins Sputum Bowl

Saturn slide show now in planetarium
News Briefs


Editorial:

Men: where were your flowers on V-DAY?
Help MHCC luster
Editorial Cartoon


Sports:
Baseball no longer the same
Blazers will lose head coach
Farewell to hockey, at least this season
MHCC Basketball Scores


The Arts:
Trayle presses make impression at MHCC
All bets are on 'Ray'
'Million Dollar Baby fights
'Aviator' really takes off
'Finding Neverland' has everything a film needs
'Sideways': the oscar underdog
'Moliere' is honored
Little Shop of Horros: Behind the scenes

 

 

Governor visits
 
Jeff Lowe/ The Advocate
Gov. Barbara Roberts, Oregon’s first and only female governor, poses next to her son Mike, who works in the MHCC mailroom. When Mike was denied a public education in first grade, she headed a lobbying campaign, which led to the nation’s first special education rights bill and began her political career.