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Executive board approves and pays for mobile alternative to on-site food pantry BY ARLEIGH DAVIS STAFF WRITER
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A motion to approve a mobile food truck which will provide food resources for Citrus College students was passed by the Associated Students of Citrus College on March 14. Favian Fragoso, a student senator for ASCC, said the motion was approved by a unanimous vote, aside from one member who was not present at the time of the vote. Fragoso said the truck will serve as a monthly resource on campus for students in need and should provide about 30 to 40 pounds of food per student. The cost for the Mobile Food
Pantry, provided through a program called Feeding America, will be $600 for three months, which covers the cost of fuel for the truck. The food, will be supplied for free. ASCC has paid for three months of the food truck’s service. The food truck, will make visits until the end of May, Fragoso said. A difference between the food pantries, food resources and the mobile food truck, available on campus is that there will be larger quantities available, although it will only be available once a month. “A problem that they are having is students come and they have a set amount, but it’s not enough food to go around,” Ivan Garcia, ASCC commissioner at large, said.
“The food truck will distribute large quantities of food and students can come with large bags to stock up for the month if they need it.” Garcia said he is optimistic that the food truck will solve a lot of issues students have been bringing up to ASCC in the past. In addition to the new food resource of the mobile food truck, students also have other options if needed. One resource, although students have to pay for it, is the Owl Cafe and Grill which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. The cafe is closed Fridays, holidays and weekends. It is located on campus below the Owl Student
Center, across from the Hayden Library. Other available resources for students in need includes food banks in the community, such as the Canyon Christian Fellowship, Covina Assembly of God, Shephard’s Pantry, and Cory’s Kitchen. The hours of operation for these resources and specific information about how to access them is posted online at the Citrus College Food and Housing website, http://www. citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/finaid/ fysi/Pages/FoodHousingResources.aspx. Students can also contact the Citrus College Financial Aid Office for a complete list of resources available.
Registration for Citrus College summer and fall 2017 semesters will soon be a combined process and both will begin May 15. In order to receive the earliest registration appointment possible, students must complete assessment orientation and a Student Educational Plan as soon as possible, counselor Cathy Napoli said. Citrus student Seley Baez said she believes this new combined process will create conflict. “Not only do you have to think about which classes you want to take in the summer, but also which classes you want to take in the fall,” Baez said. “Some people may only want to take classes during the fall and not the summer and that would be very confusing when registering.” Citrus student Daniel Pichardo said he believes it is necessary to keep them separate. “I advise against it because the fact is that there is a big gap in time from when you register to when you start your classes,” Pichardo said. “Our schedules are constantly changing and if we forget that we had registered for classes in the fall before we have even taken our summer classes, then we may agree to things that will conflict with our future schedules.” The deadline to petition for priority registration is April 17. Orientation assessment and SEP will also take place at that time. Napoli said students will be able to view registration appointments as early as May 1, Napoli said.
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Three’s company auto certified Three students from Japan play America’s pastime
Citrus is one of 4 California schools certified by Toyota
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EDITORIAL
WHY PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS instead of 48? Access to higher education should be a right, not a privilege. Giving everyone an equal opportunity to receive an education betters the quality of our nation. To have a healthy democracy requires a well-informed public. If we want to continue evolving as a country and state, more people should be educated and this can only be possible if college is affordable. California college tuition has become so steep that students are thousands of dollars in debt when they graduate. At the end of March, Pasadena City College started a new program called the PCC Promise, which allows students to attend for free if they take at least nine units and live in the Pasadena Area Community College district. Free tuition for a junior college is a step in the right direction, but continuing with a four-year education is the more expensive issue. On April 7, New York became the first state to offer free tuition for a four-year college. The legislation only applies to students with an income of less than $100,000 Making it worse, the UC Board of Regents and CSU trustees voted in January to raise their tuition by $336 and $270 respectively. To help students out of their economic hole, Reclaim California Higher Education has proposed The $48 Fix, a plan that median state taxpayers, families with an annual income of about $50,600, would pay an average of $48 to make public college tuition-free. Household incomes that make more money than the median will pay more than $48. In total, The $48 Fix would cost about $9.4 billion compared to an
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alternative plan. Degrees Not Debt, proposed by Assembly Democrats, would cost about $1.6 billion to provide students the money to pay for housing as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Though the $48 Fix is far more expensive, it would be more beneficial than Degrees Not Debt, because having living expenses paid for is pointless if the student cannot pay the bigger expense of college: the tuition. Unlike The $48 Fix, which would
be advantageous to all students attending public college, the ones who commute to school would not be able to benefit from Degrees not Debt. Housing is extremely costly, and even if students wanted to live on campus, space is limited. Just last year, California State University, Fullerton opened up the option for housing at Hope International University because their own housing was over capacity.
If there is free tuition, more than likely, students will not mind driving to campus, because the price for a full tank of gas is nowhere near the cost of attending college. Free tuition would also cause campus housing availability to rise, which would give a greater amount of students the chance to receive a higher education. Free college tuition provides a great opportunity, but the $48 fix makes no mention of increasing en-
rollment becoming a problem. Not everyone who benefits from the proposed plan is going to want to use it. Even the ones who do, still need to have their application looked over before their acceptance is decided. Promotion of switching to free tuition is often a scary and expensive thought. Though free tuition would come at a cost of $48, the access to education is more than worth the price.
OPINION
Death, a harsh reality but not entirely negative BY MICHAEL QUINTERO STAFF REPORTER
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Pulling the plug is not a responsibility I would wish on anyone. I lost my father at 22. I didn’t seek help for my depression and dropped out of college. People grieve differently. I chose to stay quiet. I was like the black sheep of my family, so this was easy for me. I simply chose to hide my emotions from everyone. When I stopped going to school I also took a leave from my job at Stater Bros. I came home to help take care of my mom, but I couldn’t express my feelings around her. Her heart was more broken than mine. I couldn’t handle my own grief, but I wanted to be strong for my mom. I couldn’t be the man I wanted to be. I was terrified about telling my friends about my loss. I knew once I told one person, word would spread quickly. I did finally tell my closest friend a week later. When I lost my father, I didn’t want to seek help, so I started drinking just about every day to keep my mind off it. This is another mistake I took in my grieving process. Everyone should seek help at some point, but at the time, the only way I knew how to handle my depression was drinking. My days were spent drinking all night with friends, or at my home by myself. I felt I was cheated to lose a father at a young age. For me being his only son and him not being able to see me grow up really hit me in the heart. I never had the chance to say bye to
him and drinking made me forget this feeling. I would wake up with no recollection of the night before. Every morning was the same: either sleeping in my car or waking up in a pool of vomit. This has been my lowest point in life. My friends and I were already big drinkers before my loss. These party nights were normal for us. About six months later, my friends noticed my drinking was no longer simply recreational because I would already be downing a drink by 10 a.m. I was usually the more responsible one of the group, so my behaviors were a red flag to them. A friend of mine slowly got me to stop by channeling my grief from alcohol abuse to art. Painting was my outlet for the thoughts in my head. I was able to express my feelings onto a canvas. Finishing a painting made me feel productive. Looking back, binging is the worst way to grieve. Emotionally, drinking did not help with my process. Although it helped me get through each day, I simply wasted time in my life. I accomplished nothing besides rotting my liver. I could have finished school, and moved on with my life during this time, but I chose to let my depression take over and lead me towards an ongoing struggle. Though experiencing a death hurts, self-pity is not a reason to give up. Death is a part of life, and life will go on. Two years later, I’m still grieving,
and though people forget, it’s alright because I’m the one who’s in control of my pain. Everyone is going through obstacles in life, so it is important to know that no one is alone. I was able to face my demons, return to school and fix my alcoholism with the help of friends. I would have never fixed my drinking problem by myself. I admit that sometimes I still have those somber days when I do drink, but alcoholism is no longer an issue for me. Channeling energy into something negative like alcohol or drug abuse is not the route to take. Change sadness or anger into something productive like music, art, cooking or sports because these options will have something to show for them. Death will never be easy to deal with. Drugs or alcohol will always be a easy way out, and are depressants that can lead to worse pain. Talking about a death of a loved one may take some time, which is normal. As someone who would crave a mind-altering state of drunkenness, I found the best high is having a meaningful conversation about my loss. If students are uncomfortable talking about their grief with people close to them, the student health center has an in depth mental health program that can help alleviate pain. They support the issues of grieving, alcohol abuse and self-esteem issues. They offer confidential, shortterm individual and group therapies. They are open to appointments, and located in Student Service Building, SS147.
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• APRIL 30 - MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF THE WILD WILD WEST
Join The Sierra Wind Symphony and The Citrus Concert Choir in a celebration of the Wild Wild West and the music inspired by it. “Saddle Up” for an action-packed evening that promises to be fun for all ages. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Regular tickets are $12. Tickets for students and seniors are $10. • MAY 1 - REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE
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This Grammy-Award-winning group brings a modern twist to the west. These cowboys have been together for 40 years and have become modern-day icons on the way. • MAY 13 - CINEMAGIC
This year the renowned Citrus Singers transform movie musicals into a parade of showstoppers with titles like “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Sound of Music,” “Grease” and more. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 13. Regular presale tickets are $26. Presale tickets for students and seniors are $24. Tickets at the door regardless of age are $30. • MAY 15 - REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Registration for summer 2017 and fall 2017 will open at each student’s respective appointment time, which is released on the wingspan website. • MAY 15 - APU STUDENT OUTREACH
Calling all students looking to transfer next door to Azusa Pacific University. Don’t miss your chance to jump start your future. Representatives will be ready with answers from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall. • MAY 16 - RETIREES AND NEW TENURED FACULTY RECEPTION
Everyone is welcome to share the celebration of those who will be retiring and those who will take on a new role as a tenured faculty member. Sponsored with appreciation by the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m. in CI 159.
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Journalists awarded for excellence at JACC BY MERCEDES BROADWAY STAFF REPORTER
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Students from the Clarion newspaper and Logos magazine competed in the Journalism Association of Community Colleges state convention from March 30 to April 1 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. The Clarion and Logos Magazine both were awarded General Excellence and the team of 22 journalists won 20 individual awards. Citrus College achieved the Pacesetter award, given to only four schools in California for quality of work in mail-in submissions and on-the-spot contests. Nearly 40 schools statewide attended the convention, participated in workshops and competed in on-the-spot contests. Clarion managing editor Megan Bender and staff reporter Jessica Sosa won $500 scholarships. JACC awards two scholarships for students looking to transfer and both were awarded to Bender and Sosa. Both students were required to submit a personal statement in the application process. Bender said she has attended JACC state and regional competitions numerous times and hopes to continue her participation. “When I heard my name called, I was freaking out a little bit,” Bender said. “The whole premise of my statement was that I’d never considered myself a student who was worth applying for a scholarship.” Staff reporter Arleigh Davis won first place in critical review. It was Davis’ first JACC competition and her first semester with the Clarion. “Well, I was shocked, to be honest,” Davis said. “But, I was extremely excited. I was really proud of the work that I turned in and I was happy that I could represent my school.” Davis thanked her fellow members
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Executive Director of the First Amendment coalition David Snyder describes the different kinds of protected speech to attendees of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges conference March 31 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. This photo received an honorable mention award for the News Photo competition.
from the Clarion and said she was overwhelmed by their support. Logos editor-in-chief Darius Johari received second place for his work in the news judgement and layout category, alongside former Logos editor-in-chief Evan Solano, who took first place for the same category and won numerous other awards, including second place in magazine cover design. Logos staff reporter James Duffy received fourth place in copy
editing and Clarion designer Brandon Urbina placed fourth for creative portrait. Clarion web editor Christopher Amurao won second place for sports game story. Additionally, honorable mentions were awarded to Bender, Clarion photo editor Kevin Alvarez, Batool Jaffer and Maddison October. Clarion reporters Malcolm Castelli, Emily Hermosillo, Edward Ramirez and Hannah Walleck were among many others to represent
Citrus in the competition. Castelli said his highlight was seeing Davis win first place. “She was so excited, and she was so nervous beforehand,” Castelli said. Hermosillo also said the highlight of her experience was seeing Davis win and that she was proud of her own work in editorial cartoon and news writing. “If you have pride in your work and you have reason to be proud in
your work, then it shouldn’t matter that it was awarded or not,” Hermosillo said. Clarion editor-in-chief John Michaelides said JACC was a great learning experience for him and mostly enjoyed the workshops, taught by professionals in the field of journalism. The Clarion and Logos Magazine will participate at the fall JACC Oct. 14 at Cal State University, Fullerton.
Honor societies promote sexual assault awareness
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BY BIANCA SANTELICES STAFF REPORTER
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In support of April’s sexual assault awareness month, Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Gamma Sigma hosted the annual campus wide Sex 101 week to educate, equip and empower allies of victims along with victims of rape. The Citrus College honor societies kicked off the week with a stalking and bullying workshop on April 10. Throughout the week, representatives from the L.A. County Department of Health passed out information pamphlets about STD’s in the Campus Center Mall. Planned Parenthood presented an STD awareness and prevention workshop on April 12, and an Affirmative Consent Workshop on April 13. Brochures, workshops and panel discussions were provided as well as documentary screenings such as Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering’s “The Hunting Ground.” President of Phi Theta Kappa Beatriz Santos Lima de Moraes
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It’s sad how those victims don’t forward their complainants because of a lack of recourse or process for students who’ve gone through sexual assault.” -RUBEN ROMERO
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Students and administrators hold a panel discussion after a screening of “Hunting Ground” on April 11 at Citrus College.
said they decided to sponsor the screening in conjunction with their Honors In Action Project. “One of our project’s sub themes is “Rights and Responsibilities,” which began
with the question how does silence enable injustice,” Santos Lima de Moraes said. The film takes a look at how rape is perpetrated throughout college campuses.
“It’s sad how those victims don’t forward their complainants because of a lack of recourse or process for students who’ve gone through sexual assault,” Citrus student Ruben Romero said after
The 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid and California Board of Governor’s Fee Wavier must be completed for summer term and the 20172018 FAFSA/BOGFW must be
completed for the fall term. Financial aid will be available for both summer and fall terms. “Students who have any additional questions and would like to schedule an appointment
with Gerald Sequeira, Dean of Admission, may do so by contacting Jamie Richmond,” Napoli said. There will be more information regarding summer and fall registration in the coming weeks.
watching the film. “I hope that students get more knowledge about the resources available to them on campus and the significance of protected sex to make better choices”. “Title IX is everyone’s right it be men and women who’ve been sexually assaulted,” Title IX Coordinator Brenda Fink said. Sex 101 Week is for survivors and supporters to acknowledge and vocalize their exploitation to bring about justice while staying vigilant in their fight against sexual assault.
Students can visit the college website in April, for any additional announcements and any changes made.
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recertification with toyota provides opportunities BY ERIK ADAMS STAFF REPORTER
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& MERCEDES BROADWAY STAFF REPORTER
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The Citrus College automotive program has remained one of the best in the nation for decades, and its recertification with Toyota has created more opportunities for students looking to join the industry. Jeremy Clark, instructor in the Citrus automotive department, said the redevelopment process began in 2009 and took about two or three years, with the requirement that instructors rewrite curriculum to a new national standard. Clark said recertification will make students “highly employable.” Students can now begin their careers at dealerships as already-certified technicians. “Basically, what’ll happen is, when our students graduate from our program, they will leave as a Toyota or Lexus certified technician, so they’re getting factory certification while they go to school here,” Clark said. The dealer demand for Citrus automotive students is higher than the number of students in the program. Clark said Toyota didn’t have a “clear-cut standard,” so that’s what needed to be changed. Recertification was received earlier this year. “February, they sent a team out to basically do what would be like a mini-accreditation,” Clark said. “They looked at every one of our cars. They looked at all of our worksheets, they looked at all of our instructional resources, everything that we were
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Citrus students Alfonso Lucero, left, and Dustin Young work on an engine on April 12 at the Automotive Annex building at Citrus College. Citrus is one of four schools in California certified by Toyota.
using. It was a two-day process and then, in the end, we were essentially recertified with Toyota.” Dennis Korn, who is also an instructor in the Citrus automotive department said recertification was, “intense, long, but it certainly improved the program.” The national certification students
are required to take is the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The number of certifications Citrus automotive students have obtained in ASE has increased since the recertification. There are 36 Toyota-certified schools in the nation and four in California. The other three are in VentuADVERTISEMENT
ra, Miramar and Cypress. Citrus automotive student Brianna Fernando approved of the change and said it will benefit her career in the future. “The first place I’m going to go to is a Toyota dealership,” Fernando said. Fernando’s goal is to have her own automotive shop.
“I think we have always been a quality program,” Korn said. “I think it just—this step had just made it that much better. We’ve always had good responses from the employers. I mean, they always love our students, It just makes them that much better, it brings a structure to it that’s different than it was before.”
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Motivated by Faith
Fine arts major Faith Butterfield inspires others while living with autism spectrum disorder BY ARLEIGH DAVIS STAFF REPORTER
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Faith Butterfield was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was 2 years old. Butterfield, now a 20-year-old fine arts major from Pomona attending Citrus College, lives with autism spectrum disorder. She said she promotes inclusion of all people and continues to persevere and develop despite any trials and tribulations she may face. According to the Autism Speaks Organization, autism spectrum disorder is a broad range of conditions that can be identified as “challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.” “Autism is that you are unique and you were born different and you want to be included in a society,” Butterfield said. “And you want no stereotypes and break down barriers.” Butterfield’s education has been unconventional at times. Tammy Butterfield, Faith’s mother, said that before her daughter entered kindergarten, she knew the alphabet, numbers, could read one or two sentences at a time, and was pretty advanced for her age. Butterfield is bilingual in English and Spanish and says she has plans to learn French. However, the school she was placed in decided that even though she was on track with the educational standards, her autism mandated that she was placed in the cognitively delayed classroom with other autistic students. Butterfield said this “autistic child” label given by teachers and having to be separated from her peers really bothered her. She said from that point she remembers feeling excluded and in some ways, ostracized. However, the Butterfield family continued to fight for her inclusion and they filed a state complaint in order to have her integrated with the rest of the students, which took a couple years before she was finally able to join the traditional classroom for third grade. She said the other students would help her learn how to interact and play together, while she would teach them things that made her happy, like the “sound of smell,” which occurs when stimulation of a sense leads to a connection to another sense or cognitive pathway. Butterfield is always accompanied by either her mother or father, who come to classes with her for a variety of reasons. “Someone’s got to be here,” Tammy Butterfield said. “One is for safety, the other is for interpretation and third is behavioral therapy, just in case.” Tammy Butterfield said her daughter has been drawing since the age of three, had her first art show at the Claremont Art Museum in 2004 was published in “Artism: The Art of Autism,” which is a collection of works by autistic individuals. Butterfield was recognized as a savant, or a person with a development disability who exhibits incredible talent and capabilities beyond the norm by the Academy Savant when she was younger. Butterfield has a few creative projects already out there, and some currently in progress. She has a book that is nearing the publishing phase entitled “Mouse
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Faith Butterfield poses with her book at the Workshop 2.0 booth at the LA Times Festival of Books April 22, 2017. Workshop 2.0 is a nonprofit publishing house that produces the work of autistic contributors.
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Citrus student Faith Butterfield, right, spends time with her friend Jey Brashears on April 12 at Citrus College. Butterfield said as a child, being labeled as an “autistic child” by teachers and peers bothered her.
in The Penthouse,” which chronicles the story of an adventurous mouse who Butterfield says relates to her in many ways. Butterfield also does a lot of work with Spectrum Laboratory, which gives autistic artists a chance to create original pieces and gives them a platform to share with others. Autistic creators and professionals work together to gain more experience with their craft. According to the Spectrum Laboratory mission statement they aim to “encourage a creative environment that educates and entertains. Whatever challenges or disabilities our artists face, our mission is to let them
be heard!” (http://www.speclabs. org/mission.html). Butterfield attended the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 22 and 23 in order to meet fans of her work and so she can meet artists and writers who influence her. Butterfield said she enjoys history and English as well as art because she likes to tell stories. Her artist statement is, “I tell truth through history.” Animators and creators such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Eric Goldberg, and Tim Burton, who is thought to be on the autism spectrum, have all had a creative influence on Butterfield.
A few of her favorite animated movies and cartoons include “Finding Nemo,” “The Fairly OddParents,” and “Zootopia,” which all include themes of individuals who don’t quite fit in their society, but find a way to overcome and thrive, just like Butterfield. Butterfield is extremely motivated in terms of her future career goals, but is working at her own pace. After her goals at Citrus are met, she wants to go to an art school and continue to develop her craft as an animator and writer. “I want to be the next Walt Disney or Steven Spielberg,” Butterfield said. Butterfield’s parents and profes-
sors encourage her to have a growth mindset and to take her education at her own pace while continuing to promote her message of including all individuals with disabilities, especially those affected by autism. Butterfield said she also wants autistic people to trust that they aren’t going to be institutionalized or in a psychiatric hospital just for being autistic and hopes people can eventually end all autism stigmas and stereotypes. Butterfield’s journey and work can be found on several platforms, such as Blogger, Tumblr at http://faithbutterfield.tumblr.com and by visiting her YouTube channel.
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SPOTLIGHT
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SPOTLIGHT
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Two-time Grammy winners from “Toy Story 2” and “Monsters, Inc.,” to make stop on nationwide tour
BY JOHN MICHAELIDES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The band that gave Disney Pixar fans the theme song for Woody, “the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the Wild Wild West” in “Toy Story 2,” will perform on stage at Citrus College. Riders in the Sky, the band behind “Woody’s Roundup,” will visit during their nationwide tour at 2 p.m. May 7 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Now in their 40th year together as a band, Riders in the Sky lead singer and guitarist Douglas Green, 71, better known by his stage name Ranger Doug, joked the longevity of the band is “sheer stubbornness.” “We just love it,” Green said. “We’re bringing it to the new generation. We all have that same commitment.” The singer and guitarist said over the years, it has become easier for the band to write new music. “There’s joy in making music,” Green said. Joey Miskulin, 68, known as Joey the CowPolka King, said although the band members came from very different backgrounds before coming together, the band had a common passion. “What keeps us going is love of music, being around each other,” Miskulin said. Riders in the Sky formed in 1977 in Nashville, Tenn. and got their first Hollywood opportunity in the film “Sweet Dreams” in 1985. The band also starred in the ‘80s shows “Tumbleweed Theater” and “Riders Radio Theater.” Miskulin said over the years, they perform songs differently and are not structured, allowing the band to be creative.
In 1998, Riders in the Sky earned its big opportunity when they were approached by Disney and Pixar executives to write an album for “Toy Story 2.” “We had to consider it, it took like a second and yes!” Green said. “It came out of the blue, not something we were trying to manufacture.” “Woody’s Roundup” was the featured song of “Toy Story 2” and the band covered Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” for the album. Green joked that working with Newman was “daunting, intimidating,” but the band enjoyed the experience. “Woody’s Roundup: A Rootin’ Tootin’ Collection of Woody’s Favorite Songs” won the 2001 Grammy award for Best Musical Album for Children. The success of the album earned Riders in the Sky the opportunity to once again work on a Disney Pixar film: This time for “Monsters, Inc.” the following year. The band won their second Grammy award for Best Musical Album for Children in 2003 with their album “Monsters, Inc. Scream Factory Favorites.” Green said the band could have “only imagined winning a Grammy” before their dream became a reality in 2001 and 2003. Riders in the Sky also wrote the score for Pixar’s 2000 short “For the Birds,” which won an Academy Award in 2002 after being released in theaters alongside “Monsters, Inc.” Green said working with Disney and Pixar has been a great experience, a relationship that has continued with band ADVERTISEMENT
members contributing to Disney California Adventure Park and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. “They’re great folks,” Green said. “We did things for their amusement parks. It’s been an ongoing relationship. It was flattering.” Miskulin said working with Disney and Pixar was “fantastic” and the companies were open to the ideas the band shared. “Working with Disney and Pixar, they’re wonderful people, fun,” Miskulin said. Even after 40 years of music, “America’s Favorite Cowboys” find joy in what they do. Matt Fox, who has been with Riders in the Sky for four years as their publicist/tour manager, said his time with the band “has been a total blast.” “I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with the Riders,” Fox said. “They are all phenomenal people, both onstage and off, and I can’t think of a client I have more fun working with.” The opportunity to see Riders in the Sky live will also give the audience a chance to meet the band and they will sign autographs, Miskulin said. Tickets for the performance range between $20 and $38. Students and seniors can purchase tickets priced between $18 and $36. Children 16 and under ticket prices range from $10 to $20. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or at http://tickets.haughpac.com.
Photo courtesy of Riders in the Sky.
From left to right: Woody Paul, Joey, Too Slim, and Ranger Doug.
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Citrus College has propelled a vision of success for Benjamin Huziar, a DJ/Producer currently attending Citrus. Huziar said lots of factors led him into the electronic music scene. “It all started with my friends telling me, ‘Hey, bro, why don’t you just try it? You’re good enough to be up there (on stage),’” Huziar said. Huziar started DJing in his garage in 2012 as a hobby, but as of recently, he has decided to further his capabilities and unfold his career through certification and academics. Now Huziar is establishing himself as an artist by performing and coordinating events here in Southern California, bringing in crowds wherever he goes, such as venues like Union, Playhouse and Avalon. “I felt like it wasn’t really going to take me anywhere unless I really put a degree behind it,” Huziar said. “I wanted to be certified in certain things.” After the last three semesters attending Citrus, Huziar has found some insight to carve out his path towards success. “This whole last year I’ve just figured out that for me to get somewhere, for me to get taken seriously as a promoter, as a coordinator, as an artist, I feel like I do need to take the college route,” Huziar said. “I want to be able do something with this aside from it just being a hobby. I want to do bigger things.” Huziar has taken the initiative and has a clear understanding of what needs to be done for his next step. “I’ll probably be here for another year and a half,” Huziar said. “I do want to finish my general ed, and at the same time be able to join the program.”
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Benjamin Huziar poses for a photo at one of his DJ events on Aug. 12 at The Flyaway in Pomona. Huziar started DJing in 2012 as a hobby, but hopes to learn more about DJing through college.
Huziar referred to the Citrus College Recording Arts program. “If you’re going to come here, be prepared to work,” Gordon McMillan, a professor in the recording arts department, said, “I want to see hunger. I want to see guys that really, really want this.” Along with the program’s academic acclaim, McMillan said that students get to work on a “commercial basis” and can “see the professional side of things” as well, with hands-on studio work. “The vast majority of people do come to college for this...the industry is looking for these guys,” McMillan said. “(It’s) not just your typical classroom lesson, but a life experience to bond with brilliant minds and be trained by industry professionals,” Ian Arriola, a Citrus College student
and DJ who has completed the program, said. “Classes are the whole week, so know that you will be in the studio environment or classroom everyday.” Huziar said math was a key factor in his understanding of the fundamentals of music. “I’m just trying to take off with math,” Huziar said. “Frequencies and structures and what not. Music is math and if you’re good at math, you’re going to be good at music. It’s a numbers game,” Huziar said. McMillan agreed with Huziar. “Once you understand math and physics, it then starts to make sense and if you don’t have a good grasp on that, it’s going to be more difficult,” McMillan said. Huziar shows his passion through performance and his desire to grow as an artist. He says he feels com-
fortable here. “I’ve been to Mt. SAC, I’ve been to Rio Hondo, but it never felt like home,” Huziar said. “I never really took it seriously, but now that I’m here it feels like I’m at home.” Huziar yearns to meet his goals and acknowledge the business side of his art, but still remains focused on the energy he gets from the music itself. “For me to want to keep going and playing, it’s like, that’s the bread and butter,” Huziar said. “That’s what I really, really want to do. I do these events so I can build the stage for myself to perform for people. That’s what I do it for, that moment when I’m spinning and everyone’s jumping in the air.” Huziar said he finds the drive behind the work he does to be motivated by the business surrounding
The International Student Experience A few decades ago, the only students to come to the United States to study abroad were students that came from money. However, that has changed; nowadays students from various countries and economic backgrounds are able to come. There are rules international students
must follow in order to study in America. Many of the rules are a little outdated given that the times have changed along with the circumstances surrounding other countries. Young adults come here seeking opportunities that are not available to them in their own countries such
as the quality of their education, a better lifestyle, opportunities to grow, or unfortunately to escape circumstances such as wars and other severe problems in their country. Someone trying to escape a war or a bad situation most of the time is not in the best economic position when all
they are trying to achieve is a better lifestyle somewhere else. Nevertheless, rules and high tuition make it really difficult for people to come here and fulfill their dreams. America, the land of endless opportunities, why not make education the first step to a better future?
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One of the things I like the most about being an international student at Citrus is that we have our own center. The friendly staff in the International Student Center (ISC) is always willing to help us diligently with a smile on their face. Some of the many things they assist us with are answering questions about the international student application to attend Citrus College, choosing classes, writing official letters, providing information about the health insurance and many more.
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At the ISC, we enjoy the privilege of having our own counselors, so we do not have to go through the sometimes busy schedule at the general counseling department. Since we are international students, we have specific paperwork to fill out and rules to follow from both the American government and our home country’s government. The counselors and the staff in our office, have the extra knowledge to help us with the above. Patiently and in a very polite manner (since sometimes our English is not that great) they assist us with our academic questions and even personal needs, either by drop in or by appointment. Sometimes it would be nice to have a few more counseling hours available but definitely this is one of the greatest treat we have on campus.
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Next to the office there is a lounge where students have access to computers, tables to do homework and or eat their meal, wait for the next class and hang out with friends. Hot tea, coffee and even hot chocolate are provided for students to serve themselves and enjoy.
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Each month, we enjoy many off campus and on campus events. Such events that take place on campus are potlucks, protocol events, study nights and a Halloween party. Off campus events include trips to museums, hikes, amusement parks, beaches, shopping outlets and many more. The vast majority of these events are free or just paying a small fee, they all include snacks or meals and transportation. The events are constantly changing to expose international students to American culture while promoting friendship among students.
it, but ultimately by the love he has for his craft. “Some people, they start it for the music and end it for the business,” Huziar said. “For me, I want to always be with music and always be with business.” Besides the amount of work that needs to be put into the recording arts program at Citrus, “at the end of the day, it’s passion,” McMillan said. Citrus College has generated visions of opportunity and success for Huziar. “It never stops,” Huziar said. Huziar’s next event, “Get Wet,” will be a foam party that starts at 8 p.m. at Tia Juana’s Nightclub in downtown Pomona on May 4. “This year, I want to make ‘Get Wet’ really wet and get everyone in beach attire and just, foam everywhere,” Huziar said.
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In comparison to American students, international students pay around six times more for their tuition. Speaking from experience (being an international student myself) this may seem like a downfall [to some], but it actually comes with some benefits.
CONS
Aside from being away from our home country, family, friends and traditions, there are some cultural barriers for students that can be difficult, especially the first few months, starting with the language (English), rules and differences in the ways of doing things from a country to another. People even make assumptions about where you are from and a lot of them do not even
know where your country is located on a map. As time goes by we start to get used to everything, we have new experiences, we have a different perspective of the world, we grow not only because we have to be independent and mature but because we grow culturally and we get that experience that you can only get by living and studying abroad which in itself is a valuable experience.
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Currently, international students have to pay $287 per credit, which is like I mentioned before about six times more than a resident. Starting this summer 2017, tuition will increase to $291 per credit. Fortunately, Citrus College’s tuition will be lower than many other community colleges nearby.
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We also have to maintain a full-time status (12 units minimum) each Spring and Fall semester. This not only causes a financial burden but also an academic stress. International students do not have the luxury to drop classes on their own and need to follow a certain procedure to do so. Also adding to the stress is taking difficult classes or taking too many at a time.
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The majority of the students’ first language is not English so there is a language barrier. Until our English is improved or is at par with academic requirements, there are difficulties understanding and communicating not only with staff/ students on campus but our surroundings.
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We are not eligible for any type of Financial Aid and most of the scholarships offered to students. Similarly, we are not allowed to work off campus; the only jobs we can apply for are on-campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
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Citrus College currently has over 500 international students enrolled for spring semester from over 40 different countries, including: China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Peru, the Philippines and Russia, international student technician Mary Mincer said.
2017 SUMMER & FALL REGISTRATION COMBINED Students can now register for BOTH terms at the same time. Monday, April 17
Orientation, Assessment, SEP and Petition Deadline for Priority Registration
Monday, May 1
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• Complete assessment, orientation, and an abbreviated SEP as soon as possible to receive the earliest registration appointment. • Financial Aid is available for both summer and fall terms.
• For summer complete the 2016-2017 FAFSA/BOGFW. • For fall complete the 2017-2018 FAFSA/BOGFW. • Dates subject to change. Please check the college website in April.
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Pictured left to right, Michelle Tamabash, Eric Aragon, Angel Guerra and Jorge Del Rio work on the SSL Duality analog console April 13 at the recording arts studio.
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The students of the Citrus College Recording Arts program may spend most their time behind a mixing board, but there are still moments when they must act fast outside the control room. Former student, Andrew Cook knew that feeling all too well when he saw a $4,000 microphone falling as he was setting up for a demonstration. “As I was adjusting the mic underneath, I saw this happening,” he said. “After catching my breathe and feeling relieved, I determined I had executed the most expensive catch in my life.” Cook who graduated in fall of 2016 and now works as a freelance producer and audio engineer was one of 24 students that were admitted into the very exclusive recording program. After successfully completing three pre-requisite courses, REC 100, 103 and 140, a mandatory interview is necessary in order to being able to get into the program. The interview process is a step in making sure the program is taking in students who are dedicated to the curriculum and are ready to take on the responsibility that the professors and the classes demand. “The program moves very fast and the information is very dense and technical,” audio recording supervisor Timothy Jaquette said. “The main purpose is to make sure that the students that we give the 24 seats to have skill levels that set them up for success, not failure.” Cook feels that since most of the learning process requires a fair amount of one-on-one attention, it would be harder to get the interaction necessary with the equipment in a large class. “You are in some million-dollar facility that functions as a proper recording studio that’s a big deal and a big responsibility so having a smaller group of people, making it bit more exclusive is a really good choice,” Cook said. “It makes sure that the people that got into that program get the best education they can.” The students who are admitted into the year-long course feel the enormous responsibility that goes
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Michelle Tamabash connects the microphones from the studio to the control room on April 13 in the patch bay.
with being a part of the class. The program consists of 18 units per semester, consisting of lecture, lab and project hours. The workload the students undertake is comparable to a full-time career. “You can’t go into it with the intention of splitting your time,” Cook said. “This program is the equivalent of a 9-5 job, five days a week.” Students are provided with most of the equipment needed to learn. The only two things students need to have is a good quality pair of headphones and a personal computer with access to pro-tools. Artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani and Pentatonix have all recorded in the Citrus recording facilities. Students in the program can get access to recording sessions of famous artists and even assist in them, gaining some serious real-world experience professor Gordon McMillan said. Faculty in the program have relationships with owners and managers of a variety of studios, who are frequently in contact to provide a conduit post-program for job paths for students, Jaquette said. “They ask us occasionally for our
best students,” McMillan said. Alejandro Hurtado, a current student, said that what he likes most about the program is that the professors are engineers who have had a career in the industry and that they are not only teaching by theory but also through their own experiences. “Our program is well-known simply because we have amazing teachers, faculty and facilities here at Citrus but also the quality of the students that we put into the industry,” McMillan said. “Our students have gained a great reputation as our program really equips them for being able to work and understand what is required.” Some students who have graduated from the program are now working with well-known celebrities, studios or events. Ebiut Cervantes graduated from the program in 2000 and since then has had the opportunity to work as an audio engineer in the Academy Awards, the Grammys, the iHeart Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. “I truly believe that you reap what you sow,” Cervantes said. “If you work hard, and devote your life to this craft, the results are beyond our imagination.”
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student-athlete maintenance a year-long process BY KATE LIMING SPORTS EDITOR
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When competing, athletes are constantly pushing their bodies to finish strong to grab a victory. With the exertion and energy that is being used during competition, athletes risk injury. The first responders to tend to the athletes are the athletic trainers. Citrus athletic trainers Steve Handy, Scott Norman and Lindsay Gonzalez are constantly on the move to treat student-athletes who need help getting back to where they need to be in order to play. Gonzalez, who came to Citrus as an athletic trainer last August, gave insight to her job as an athletic trainer. “Athletic trainers focus on the prevention of injury,” Gonzalez said. “And when athletes do have injuries, we evaluate them, we assess the injury and see how it happened, asking the student-athlete a series of questions to see what’s going on and then we build a plan of action for our athletes.” Gonzalez, a 2015 graduate from the University of La Verne, has been involved in athletic training for five years and has been certified for one year. “I was an athlete that always got injured, so I think I got really interested because I was always on the other end and saw what athletic trainers and physical therapists did,” Gonzalez said. “I worked with great athletic trainers and great doctors that I just got so interested in how I could get better and how I could get back. So I thought to myself, ‘I want to work with people like me who want to get better, that want to do better, and I want to work with a population that succeeds.’” With sports year-round at Citrus, athletic trainers are needed at all times. Aaron Bernal, Citrus sophomore pitcher of the baseball team, has been receiving treatment from the athletic trainers since last October for his elbow and shoulder. Bernal said the reason he is still playing baseball is because of the guidance and treatment of the athletic trainers. “It’s helped me get to where I am right now,” Bernal said. “If it wasn’t for this and all the rehab stuff that they’ve given to me, I might not be playing anymore, it’s helped out a lot.” Freshman infielder Kristian Scott, who has been seeing the athletic trainers to get work done on his shoulder and thumb, said he has improved since starting treatment. “It’s helped a lot and I feel like recovery has been fast,” Scott said. “They know what they’re talking about and what they’re doing.” Steve Handy, who is in his 34th year as an athletic trainer at Citrus, said he did not dream of being an athletic trainer in his early days, but was motivated by Tony Russo, the head Olympic trainer of the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. “I took a summer job here, but I had no interest in athletic training,” Handy said. “I was a graphic arts major and had a scholarship to UC Santa Barbara. I was all set and I just wanted a summer job so I could have spending money, but after working three months with Tony Russo, I gave up my scholarship and came to Citrus to work with Tony and to become an athletic trainer.” With many student-athletes constantly in the athletic training room of the physical education building, there is a family-like bond between the student-athletes and athletic trainers.
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Citrus first baseman Kristian Scott works out his upper extremities April 10 inside the Citrus training room. The athletic trainers work year-round to keep student-athletes in their best shape.
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Citrus freshman pitcher Danielle Dominguez gets her shoulder worked on by head athletic trainer Steve Handy April 10 inside the Citrus training room.
“Everyone knows each other,” Scott said. “You walk in and they know your first name and just talk as if you’ve been friends for a long time.” Bernal said he loves the athletic trainers at Citrus and that they are always willing to work with every student-athlete that needs help. “They’re friendly and easy to talk
to,” Bernal said. “They care about the athletes and our injuries come first in their minds, so it’s awesome. They listen to what you have going on. They want to help you get better and continue your career after Citrus College.” Gonzalez said the most rewarding part of her job is when she helps a
student-athlete get back into their sport. “A lot of them come back and say, ‘I feel so much stronger than I was before, I feel so much better and so much more confident,’” Gonzalez said. “A lot of times, it’s not just an injury where it’s just the physical, a lot of it messes with their mind. It makes
them think, ‘Oh my god, I can never do that movement ever again.’” Softball freshman pitcher Dani Dominguez, who has bicep tendinitis and has been receiving treatment from the athletic trainers since November, comes in before every practice for 45 minutes to an hour to prevent any serious injuries. “It’s been beneficial because I’ve gotten better and my injury isn’t severe like it was before,” Dominguez said. Dominguez said her relationship with the athletic trainers at Citrus has been easy. “They’re pretty friendly and nice, so it’s not hard to be comfortable with them,” Dominguez said. Like any job, there are challenges that involve patience, teaching and learning, Handy said. “We’re working with athletes who have not gone through this before and they don’t know what to expect as far as their rehab because there is always going to be discomfort during rehab, which is frustrating,” Handy said. “You have to teach them that there are some things you can work through and then there are other things you can’t work through. Trying to get them to understand the difference is very challenging.” Most jobs have a schedule of what days and times you work, however, being an athletic trainer means working under all circumstances until every game is finished. “The most challenging part of this job is that it’s not set hours,” Gonzalez said. “You’re not here from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., that’s not how it works.” Handy said that working longer than expected is not uncommon. “There are days when games go overtime, so we have to make alterations in our personal lives to cover these games.” The busiest time for them comes during the fall season when football, water polo, cross country, soccer, women’s golf and volleyball take place. “The spring is a lot lighter for us than the fall,” Handy said. “We have to prioritize our time to in season sports and then we work with out of season sports. When you only have three people, you can’t cover four sports, so there is a definite challenge during the fall.” For athletic trainers, being prepared means being ready for anything to happen to a Citrus student-athlete in terms of injuries. “Something that I like about athletic training is that you’re always going to be challenged because you never know what the next injury is going to be and you’ve got to be on top of your game,” Handy said. For the 34 years Handy has been an athletic trainer at Citrus, he said there is a greater reward of this job than the paycheck. “One of the rewarding things is when athletes come back five, 10, 15, 25 later and you see their kids coming through here,” Handy said. “I want nothing than to see our athletes do well and thrive.” The relationships between the student-athletes and the athletic trainers are maintained long after the student-athletes are done with rehab. Gonzalez said that there is nothing more rewarding than helping her student-athletes get back to playing the game they love. “It’s fun, honestly, if you put in the time and you put in the effort, it’s rewarding,” Gonzalez said. The athletic trainers are just as important as the student-athletes at Citrus because without them the student-athletes would not be able to play at a high level and represent the Owls in all the sports Citrus competes in.
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In May 2016, the Citrus College athletic administration teamed together to draft a plan that would add the men’s swim team back onto the Owl’s athletic calendar. The proposal arrived to the superintendent/president Dr. Geraldine Perri, who accepted the proposal with optimism. The proposal could positively impact Citrus beyond the athletic program. Since 2011, the swim program has only featured the women’s team. The Owls’ athletic program suffered budget cuts, eliminating the men’s swim team. Lacking a men’s swim team created two problems that could not be ignored. Players on the Citrus men’s water polo team wanted the chance to swim and some recruits made decisions based on the lack of a men’s swim team. Jody Wise, dean of kinesiology and athletics, recognized these complications and decided to take action. “With there being interest and having had a program in the past, we felt that this may be the time to readd the program,” Wise said. With the proposal passing, Wise needed a head coach for the men’s team to officially compete. Citrus could not afford to hire a new coach, which left Wise the responsibility to find a coach already employed at Citrus. “The only way we would be able to add men’s swim back would be with no additional coaches added as an expense,” Wise said. The clear choice for Wise was Jen-
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Citrus sophomore men’s water polo player James Adams dives into the pool on April 13 at Citrus College as he prepares to be a part of the first men’s swim team at Citrus in six years.
nifer Spalding, head coach of the women’s swim team and women’s water polo team, when she arrived at Citrus in 2016. Spalding had notable coaching experience in both water polo and swimming. When Spalding accepted the head coaching position, Wise shared how her coaching experience would be the key to boosting the men’s swim team. With Spalding’s first year of coaching women’s water polo and women’s swim nearly complete, she
already has a strategy in mind for joining the men’s and women’s swim team into one. “It’s better you bring them together,” Spalding said. “The men tend to push the women, which is actually really good. That’s exactly what our women need right now is the extra push.” As far as training is concerned, Spalding’s strategy is for all athletes, both men and women, to swim equal distance during practice. However,
the men will be swimming each set on a faster time interval. “The girls already swim a lot of yardage, so it’s not like I have to up the yardage for the guys, I just have to change the time bases,” Spalding said. One of Spalding’s goals are having enough athletes for Citrus to compete in each event offered. “Being able to fill all the events is another goal,” Spalding said. “And also trying to have between 15 and 18
guys on the team.” There is not a fixed number of swimmers projected to be on the men’s team next year. The only confirmed team members are players on the men’s water polo team. Men’s water polo head coach Kenny Clements will have his players be a part of the team during the water polo off-season. One of Clements’ water polo players, sophomore James Adams, will be one of the swimmers on the men’s swim team starting next season. Adams knows that being a part of the swim season will not only help the men’s swim team but the men’s water polo team as well. “Being on the swim team will definitely help us with conditioning,” Adams said. “If we stay in shape, that will help us even more for polo.” Adams’ water polo teammates will be a part of men’s swim team next season, but the rest of the team is still unsure. “I know the polo players will be swimming, but I feel like there will be people who are willing to swim on the team that aren’t playing water polo,” Adams said. Even without a fixed roster, the men’s swim team already has support from the entire Citrus athletic department. “All of us in the athletic department are excited about adding this sport back,” Wise said. “There are no negatives, only positives. The cost will not be significant and the benefits for our student athletes will be tremendous.” The men’s swim team returns in spring 2018.
Japan to California, all for the love of baseball Three students travel over 5,000 miles to be a part of America’s favorite pastime BY EDWARD RAMIREZ STAFF REPORTER
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Baseball has been America’s pastime since Abner Doubleday invented it in Cooperstown, New York, during the summer of 1839. Since then, many people from other countries who play the sport have wanted to experience it in the United States. There are 5,491 miles that separate Tokyo and Citrus College, it may have seemed like a dream too far away to catch. Hiroshi Ishiwatari and Kyosuke Ushimaru found a way here in August of 2015 to play the game they enjoy, and Shota Usuda headed east a year later in the summer of 2016. The three international student-athletes now play the sport they love as members of the Citrus College baseball team. Even though the three share that same connection, their journey here was different. Ishiwatari’s parents were unsure of their son’s ambitions to play abroad and follow in their fellow countryman’s footsteps, so he took on the challenge. “I was ready for the new challenge ahead of me between school and baseball,” Ishiwatari said. “My parents were a bit confused by my decision to study abroad, but they supported me, so I wasn’t too sad to leave home, because I have been looking forward to this opportunity.” For Usuda, he had been dreaming of the opportunity since he was an elementary school student. “It was a dream come true to come here, after years of finally waiting, I have finally come here,”
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Hiroshi Ishiwatari, Kyosuke Ushimaru and Shota Usuda pose for a photo on April 20 at Citrus College. The three student-athletes are foreign exchange students from Japan and play for the Citrus baseball team.
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Ever since I was an elementary school student, I told my parents I wanted to come to America and pursue my dreams of becoming a big leaguer, to play Major League Baseball.” -SHOTA USADA
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Usuda said. “Ever since I was an elementary school student, I told my parents I wanted to come to America and pursue my dreams of becoming a big leaguer, to play Major League Baseball.” Ushimaru, a kinesiology major, had the thought of coming to the United States since he was in high school, always telling his parents he was going to come to America.
“I talked to my family about it and they were OK with it because they wanted me to pursue my dream of coming here,” Ushimaru said. The transition from leaving home to come to a new country can be difficult, but for these three, they said it was an easy transition. Owls head coach Steve Gomez said it has been a pleasure to watch
the three on and off the field. “They are well-liked guys here and get along really well with their teammates and the coaches,” Gomez said. “They work really hard, day in, day out, which is very rewarding to see as a coach.” Ushimaru and Ishiwatari are in their second season for the Owls, while Usuda is in his first season. Ushimaru, an outfielder, has played in 69 games so far, and is hitting .265 with a grand slam and 30 runs batted in. Ishiwatari, an infielder, has played in 37 games, with a batting average of .203 and four runs batted in. In his first season for the Owls, infielder Shota Usuda has one run batted in the eight games he has played.
Their American teammates and coaches have welcomed the three international student-athletes. Owls sophomore catcher Jordan Achay said the three have already made a huge impact on the team. “I love these guys,” Achay said. “They are very quiet, but they are the hardest working guys on and off the field and I admire that, we all do.” There have also been challenges in the move east. Gomez said there was some difficulty in understanding the three international student-athletes at first. “The language barrier was the toughest part for the coaches and other players, but over time it has become much easier to communicate with them,” Gomez said. The three foreign born players have realized that even if baseball is the same sport in both countries, it can be played differently. Ishiwatari explained the differences between baseball back home and baseball in the states. “Baseball in Japan is much more of a small ball game, where you see more bunts, sacrifice flies, suicide squeezes, unlike America, where you have guys who hit a lot of home runs and score less in a game,” Ishiwatari said. “Japanese baseball seems to use every aspect of the game, unlike baseball here. Baseball is much more fun here, we all like it more here than in Japan.” Through the challenges of separation from family, friends and their home country, the three are settling well here at Citrus, and have found a new home in the batter’s box, ready for their next at-bat in life on this journey abroad.
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Nua dominates regular season BY KATE LIMING
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Citrus sophomore outfielder Jade Nua was awarded the Female Athlete of the Month for February, the California Community College Athletic Association announced on April 6. Nua posted a batting average of .655, racked up a total of 27 RBIs, and led the state with eight home runs in February. Towards the end of the month, Nua went 4-for4 in home runs in a doubleheader sweep against Bakersfield College. Nua is the fifth Citrus student-athlete in history to win the award. Nua, who is ranked third in the state with 15 home runs and second in the state with a .621 batting average, said those numbers are not her focus when it comes to playing. “I don’t even look at my batting averages,” Nua said. “I just go out and play hard. If it happens, it happens.” As the softball team wrapped up their regular season on April 25, the Owls are preparing to head off into playoffs. Citrus had a six-game winning streak, including a 16-0 win on April 20 over Los Angeles Valley College, heading into the final doubleheader of the season. With bases loaded multiple times in the bottom of the fourth, the Owls scored nine runs, coming from Seanna Jimenez, Valerie Ortiz, Jade Nua, Karissa Martinez, Molly Montel, Celine Spathias, Mia Escobar and Dani Dominguez. Citrus head coach Jackie Boxley said her team got the win partly because of the break. “It’s spring break and they wanted to get it done,” Boxley said. “A little bit of it was motivated by spring break.” Jade Nua, a sophomore, has been a huge contribution in leading the Owls to success with the high stats she has posted this season. The outfielder has been hit by a pitch 11 times this
A W A Y
BASEBALL TUE 4/18 CANYONS L, 15-5
THUR 4/20 CANYONS L, 9-1
SAT 4/22 CANYONS L, 7-1
TUE 4/25 BARSTOW W, 7-1
SOFTBALL THUR TUE TUE 4/20 4/18 4/25 GLENDALE L.A. VALLEY ANTELOPE W, 12-11 W, 16-0 VALLEY L, 14-10
TUE 4/25 ANTELOPE VALLEY N/A
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Citrus sophomore outfielder Jade Nua awaits a pitch in a 9-1 victory against Glendale College on March 23 at Citrus College.
season due to the opposing teams knowing how strong of a hitter she is. Nua said it was nice to get some hitting action during the Owls’ last home game of the season and of her career against the Los Angeles Valley College Cougars. “It felt good,” Nua said. “They actually pitched.” Nua, one of three sophomores on the team, said it was bittersweet for her and her teammates to go out and win, knowing this would be her last game on the diamond at Citrus. “It was really emotional for everyone,” Nua
said. “We played hard.” With Nua, Martinez and Celine Spathias leaving Citrus this year, Boxley said she is going to miss the three sophomores. “I love them and I’m gonna miss them so much,” Boxley said. “Those are three great sophomores and I’m gonna miss them.” The Owls, who are ranked 12th in the state and second in the Western State-East Conference will find out on April 29 when and where they will begin playoffs.
Regional spot up for grabs in final event BY STEPHEN IM
• Thursday, April 20 WSC Championships at Allan Hancock College (Day 1) • Friday, April 21 WSC Championships at Allan Hancock College (Day 2) • Saturday, April 22 WSC Championships at Allan Hancock College (Day 3)
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MEN’S GOLF
• Monday, April 10 Glendale (WSC) at Oakmont Country Club • Monday, April 17 Victor Valley (WSC) at Spring Valley Lake Country Club • Monday, April 24 Antelope Valley (WSC) at Antelope Valley Country Club
5th 4th N/A
UPCOMING BASEBALL THUR 4/27 BARSTOW 2:30 PM
STAFF REPORTER
The Citrus men’s golf team will head into the Western States Conference finals event on May 1 and 2 needing to finish ahead of Glendale College for a postseason berth. A combination of mediocre team results and inconsistent scores from the bottom half of the team have put the Owls in a tight race for the fourth and final spot in the SoCal Regional postseason event on May 8 at El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. After a fourth place finish at the Western States Conference Antelope Valley event on April 24, the Citrus men’s golf team has yet to finish in the top three since their own event over six weeks ago at San Dimas Canyon. Prior to Monday’s event, the Owls have finished fifth at the WSC Canyons event, fifth at the WSC Glendale event, and fourth at the WSC Victor Valley event. Despite the less than stellar team scores, consistent low performances from sophomore James Bragger, freshman Joshua Strong and freshman Aaron Coiner, will give the Owls an opportunity to return as a team to regionals for a second straight year. If they fail to qualify as a team, Bragger, Strong and Coiner will likely qualify to represent Citrus College individually at regionals. Citrus and Glendale are within a point from each other in this season standings, which makes the final two rounds a do or die scenario for both teams. Bragger’s one-under 71 placed him in a tie for second individually at the WSC Victor Valley event at Spring Valley Lake Country Club in Victorville on April 17. Bragger sits fifth individually in the conference with a 74.0 scoring average. Coiner and Strong also played well in Victorville, shooting 76 and 77 respectively. Both sit in the top 20 in conference for scoring averages this season. Conference opponents College of the Canyons, Ventura College and Santa Barbara City College are in prime position to lock up their places in the SoCal regional event. Last season, Citrus’ appearance at the SoCal Regionals where they finished seventh, three places shy of qualifying for the State
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• Monday, May 1 WSC Finals 7 AM at Cypress Ridge Golf Course • Monday, May 8 CCCAA SoCal Regionals 7 AM at El Camino Country Club • Monday, May 15 CCCAA State Championships 7 AM at Cypress Ridge Golf Course
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Citrus freshman golfer Gabriel Sosa tees off on April 10 at the Oakmont Country Club. The Owls finished in fifth place at the event.
Championships. The WSC Finals will be at 7 a.m. on May 1-2 at
Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Arroyo Grande, fifteen miles south of San Luis Obispo.
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