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The dedication ceremony for the new Visual Arts building, which opened to students this week, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 6.
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Construction continues for Gold Line station access BY MEGAN BENDER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Construction crews work on the Citrus Avenue extension across from the Citrus College S1 parking lot. The extension will allow patrons of the Gold Line to get to the APU/Citrus station directly from Citrus Avenue.
wingspan crash rolls out students prior to semester BY JANELLE PARIS STAFF WRITER
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A few hundred students were accidentally rolled out of their classes on July 24 due to an update to WingSpan. The update was implemented in response to a state mandate requiring students using the California Board of Governors Waiver to have a 2.0 GPA or higher. Vice President of Academic Affairs Arvid Spor A couple said in an email the new process “would block hundred students using BOG fee students were waivers from enrolling into classes if they have affected...I been on two consecutive believe out of semesters of probation.” To fix the issue, Adthose hundred, missions and Technolone student ogy and Computer Services worked together to had get the system running complications properly again by 6 p.m. but it was July 27. “A couple hundred resolved easily.” students were affected and I believe out of those -JERRY CAPWELL Administrative Assistant hundred, one student had complications but was resolved easily,” said Spor’s Administrative Assistant Jerry Capwell. Vice President of Academic Affairs Arvid Spor said in an email to professors the informed the affected students of the issue and that they had been re-enrolled in their preferred classes. Spor also asked professors to accept students in classes that were at full capacity to make up for the unintentional roll-out. “The problem was well fixed and nobody was totally pushed out,” Capwell said. There has been no response from students on whether or not they were affected by this roll-out.
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The completion of construction to extend Citrus Avenue to the Azusa Pacific University/ Citrus College Gold Line stop is projected for Sept. 12. Rosedale Land Partners II Superintendent David Guthery said paving for the street was completed Aug. 22 and sidewalk work began Aug. 23 and will continue through Aug. 29. “I’m still waiting on a date from our subcontractor for the asphalt grind and overlay out on the existing Foothill Boulevard and Citrus Avenue,” Guthery said. “Once that is complete then I can schedule the new striping and signage for the new intersection,
which is a two day process, and then I can open the street.” All dates may vary due to factors such as subcontractors, workloads and inspections but Guthery said he hopes to have the street done sooner. He said he would also like to remind students that “Citrus Avenue is still closed at this time during construction for safety reasons from Foothill Boulevard to the Metro parking structure.” Free shuttles leave from Foothill Transit stop 494 on Foothill Boulevard every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. till 10 p.m. every day to take passengers to the parking structure. The Azusa Pacific University/ Citrus College Gold Line stop in the last out of six in the extension that opened in March.
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Clarion
EDITORIAL
Clinton sets a presidential precedent Good candidate or not, Hillary Clinton has opened another door for women Despite the outcome of the Nov. 8 election, this presidential race marks a significant milestone for women. Hillary Clinton has opened the door for little girls, sisters, daughters, aunts, mothers, and grandmothers to add another possibility to their list of aspirations: President of the United States. In 2008, Clinton made a speech at the National Museum of Women in Washington addressing that it was no longer extraordinary for a woman to have as much power as a man. She encouraged women to get back up when they were knocked down. Clinton said that the light was shining through 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling for her appointment as Secretary of State, though still not broken. Women have run for president and vice president in the past, such as Jill Stein of the Green Party’s presidential campaign in 2012. However, Clinton is the only female presidential candidate nominated by a major political party. Compared to Geraldine Ferraro, the Democratic candidate for vice president in 1984, Clinton is receiving more positive feedback, according to CBS. Whether or not the public agrees that Clinton is an ideal presidential candidate or a better choice than Republican nominee Donald Trump, it is important to recognize the significance of her accomplishments. She has proven that women can hold positions of power typically given only to men. Article one Section two of the Constitution lists the requirements and
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qualifications for the presidency: The President must be at least 35 years old, have lived the United States for 14 years, and be a natural born citizen. The Constitution does not state that the President must be a man. Women have been able to vote for 96 years compared to men’s right to
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vote obtained in the late 1800s, causing a false unwritten “rule” that the President can only be male because they had suffrage first. The election of President Barack Obama did not end racism, just as Clinton’s will not end sexism, should she win in November. Clinton is helping us all to live out
the principles of democracy. Everyone is equal under the law. She advocates for equal pay for equal work, an issue that has yet to be fixed. “[Clinton] knows that for progress to happen, we have to listen to each other, see ourselves in each other, fight for our principles but also fight to find common ground, no matter
how elusive that may seem,” President Obama said at the Democratic National Convention. Regardless of whether Clinton wins or not, her nomination has shattered the glass ceiling. If a woman can become President, then women can no longer be told what they cannot be. Let us celebrate the moment.
community. We who work hard to inform this community are making internal changes to bring you breaking news and information quickly on all platforms. Reflecting the media industry around us, we are sometimes stretched thin. We appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us to be a student publication you can rely on. Without you, there are no stories to be told. For those of you who have any interest in student publications, we encourage you to join us and give us feedback. We still rely on you to help us serve you to the best of our abilities. I remind you to visit us online at http://
www.ccclarion.com or follow us on Twitter: @CCClarion and on Instagram: @citruscollegeclarion. This semester we are excited announce the collaboration between Photography and the Clarion. Our new faculty member Amanda Konya will be teaching Photography 202, Photojournalism which was reinstated this semester. This will give our photography students and newspaper students opportunity to work together to produce quality content and cultivate skills that better prepare us for our futures. This semester promises more learning experiences and chances to improve. As the editor of a publication that gave so much to me I want
to leave a lasting impression on this community and you, our readers, after my final semester on the Clarion.
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Emily Prust
Everything you need to know about current events in the campus community. If there is something you want us to cover, email us: contact@ccclarion.com
• AUG. 30-31 - SNACK & CHAT OPEN HOUSE
The Hayden Memorial Library is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Aug. 30 and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 31 to give students an opportunity to meet their librarians and library staff. Students can learn about library services, what is new at the library and win prizes. • SEPT. 6 - VISUAL ARTS BUILDING DEDICATION CEREMONY
Prust family via Citrus DSPS
Citrus College is celebrating the opening of the new Visual Arts building completed this month. The dedication ceremony begins at 3 p.m. outside of the VA building.
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STAFF REPORT
Emily Prust, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, died from difficulty breathing while vacationing with family in Kansas on July 31. She was a student at Citrus College and well-known by the Citrus College Disabled Students Programs and Services Office. Prust’s memorial was Aug. 11 at the Glenkirk Church. The DSPS office is accepting donations on behalf of the Prust family for Prust’s charity.
• SEPT. 12-15 - HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL BLOOD DRIVE
The Huntington Hospital Blood Drive will be held in the Campus Center from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for four days to give students an opportunity to donate blood. • SEPT. 13 - CLUB RUSH
Fall 2016 semester club rush will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall. Stop by to find out about clubs and honors programs around campus.
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Students ride free with Foothill Transit BY STEPHEN IM OPINIONS EDITOR SIM@CCCLARION.COM
The Foothill Transit Class Pass has arrived for Citrus College students. Students taking at least one unit will have access to free bus rides via Foothill Transit for the next two semesters. The arrival of the Class Pass program is the result a collaboration between Citrus Administration and Foothill Transit. The bridge between students that struggle to get to campus and a means of transportation has finally been completed. Further benefits of riding the bus to campus help students avoid jammed parking lots, gridlock on freeways, all while reducing vehicle emissions from our environment. Dean of Students Maryann Tolano-Leveque has been instrumental in bringing the Class Pass to Citrus. Students have been eager to take advantage of the Class Pass since the announcement last semester that the program would move towards approval from our Board of Trustees. “We have received over 40 inquiries from students about the new service,” Tolano-Leveque said. Foothill Transit is set up in the lobby of the Hayden Memorial Library for the first week of classes and will be distributing TAP stickers to be adhered to your student ID. Students must already have their student ID to receive the sticker. If they have yet to obtain their student ID, they can acquire one from the Hayden Memorial Library in the Photo ID office. Tolano-Leveque also added that they are preparing for any hiccups
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Citrus College students wait in line to receive their TAP stickers on Aug, 22 inside the Hayden Memorial Library. The TAP sticker will allow students enrolled in at least one unit to ride the Foothill Transit for free the next two semesters. Students must have their student ID to receive their sticker.
while rolling out the program and expects that the first semester will be the toughest semester but will become easier if the program remains. While this service that comes free of cost for students this year, it could lead to an increase in student fees in order to keep the Class Pass. Over the next two semesters, the TAP stickers will gather data on Cit-
rus College student use which will determine the student fee and will be up for vote in the Spring to keep or dissolve the program. Data collection will also help determine the frequency of stops at our campus. “Metro will respond to extra service to alleviate a high volume of riders,” Tolano-Leveque said.
Now that students have received what they have asked for, the hopes are that it will be used and can be a fixture as a benefit to being a Citrus College student. For Tolano-Leveque, getting a TAP sticker for every student on campus is the primary goal. Then the ridership will be up to the students. “It’s a really good option…and
only requires a walk to a bus stop,” Tolano-Leveque said. The Class Pass via Foothill Transit along with the Citrus College/APU Metro station that will soon be just steps from campus, form a couple more convenient of options for Citrus students to get to campus and classes in a timely, organized manner.
GPA requirements applied to B.O.G. fee waiver BY JANELLE PARIS STAFF WRITER
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Beginning this fall semester, students who do not reach academic requirements may find themselves paying in full for their units. In January 2014, The California Community Colleges Board of Governors passed regulations that require students to follow minimum academic standing requirements to keep their B.O.G. fee waiver. This waiver allows students of lower income to waive credit fees and pay only for student and health fees. This is the first semester the new policy has gone into effect. Before this semester, students were able to keep their waiver regardless of their academic standing. Now students must maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA for two consecutive semesters and complete at least 50 percent of their course work in order to remain eligible for the waiver. A press release in January 2014 from the CCC Chancellor’s Office said the policy is a key component of the Board of Governors’ Student Success Initiative.” The press release also said that foster youth are exempt from the policy and the B.O.G. may consider other exemptions in the future. “We will do everything in our power to help students on financial aid succeed, but students need to know that they have a responsibility to keep up their end of the bargain,” California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris said in the press release. “This policy provides students with incentives to meet standards that will ultimately help them achieve their education-
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Citrus College students wait in line on Aug. 22 at the Financial Aid desk inside the Student Services building. Starting this semester, students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average for two consecutive semesters in order to be eligible for the B.O.G. fee waiver.
al goals. It benefits students and it is responsible stewardship of state resources.” Director of Financial Aid Carol Thomas said about 260 of Citrus College students faced the loss of their B.O.G waiver out of the 11,000 who qualified.
A student can regain eligibility by meeting academic progress standards, sit out for two consecutive terms, improve their GPA or successfully appeal the loss of the waiver. A student would have to meet with their academic counselor and submit a form to Admissions and
Records Office if the reinstatement is approved. “Its unfortunate this happened but we are here to help students,” Thomas said. “You really have to keep up to receive the waiver and the students have to be accountable and so do we, so it is utilized well.”
Students worried about the potential loss of their B.O.G. waiver can check the financial aid link on the Citrus College website for additional information or check in with the Financial Aid office directly at 626852-6460 or at financialaid@citruscollege.edu.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016 PAGE 7
WELCOME
Superintendent/President greets students
D
ear Students, I am so very pleased to welcome you to the fall Semester 2016 and to congratulate you on your decision to pursue your education at Citrus College. Whether you’re here to complete an associate degree, build a foundation for a bachelor’s degree, introduce yourself to a new trade, explore a new career or upgrade your job skills, you’re at the right place. Our unwavering commitment to student achievement has earned Citrus College a widely recognized reputation as a leader in higher education. In fact, did you know that Citrus College was recently ranked 12th in the United States for the number of degrees awarded to Hispanic students by the publication, The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. At Citrus College, we transform lives and serve as a gateway to opportunity. For more than 100 years, we have been committed to enriching and empowering lives – from the moment you inquire about a Citrus College education to the day you walk across the stage as a proud graduate – we are dedicated to your success. The beginning of every academic year is a special time at Citrus College, but the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year is especially exciting. This year, our faculty and staff are determined that we will focus our efforts on one important goal: to increase student suc-
cess and completion. As such, you will find that we offer a host of academic and student support services, and I encourage you to take advantage of all that Citrus College has to offer. I am excited to share that Citrus College has been named the “Best Community College” in the San Gabriel Valley by the readers of the Pasadena Star News, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and the Whittier Daily News – for the third consecutive year! I like to make a point to meet as many students as possible; you remind me why my job is so important. I look forward to seeing you on campus! Whether this is your first semester at Citrus College or are a returning student, on behalf of the entire institution, I welcome you and wish you every success. Have a great semester!
Sincerely,
Gerraldine M. Perri Superintendent/President
welcomE incoming STUDENTS A message from the ASCC President BY VANESSA SALINAS SPECIAL TO THE CLARION • ASCC PRESIDENT
Welcome to Citrus College! Let us start this semester strong! Whether you are fresh out of high school, a first generation student, closer to graduating, an international student, a veteran, or returning to school after a long break, whatever your situation is I welcome you all to this wonderful campus that we all know as Citrus College. We all share a common goal here and that is to learn, succeed and become a better version of ourselves.
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My name is Vanessa Salinas and I am your Associated Students of Citrus College President for this academic year. It is an honor to have this position and I will use it to represent you to the best of my abilities. Here is a little bit about me: I am currently studying biological sciences and sociology. I am 21 years old and have lived in Azusa
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all my life. I ride the bus to school so I am excited to hear about the new free Foothill Transit bus pass offered to Citrus College students, I just picked mine up in the library today and you should to. There are many sides to me: the business professional here in ASCC, the determined student who does all-nighters writing papers, the fun me who enjoys dancing and going to concerts, the family me who would do whatever it takes to help family and the Health Scholar who volunteers at Queen of the Valley Hospital helping patients, patients family and nurses. Now that summer is officially over and we all try to readjust back to reality. Remember to keep your eye on the prize and when things get rough, stop, refresh and remember why you started in the first place. I urge everyone this semester to take full advantage of the resources and programs that are offered here at Citrus College such as EOP&S, DSP&S, STEM Trio, Foothill Transit free bus pass, talking to a counselor, joining a new club or just simply socializing with other students around you. We often miss out on meeting great individuals because we are glued to our phones or shy away from opportunities. Let’s break this habit and make new friends. If you see me walking around campus don’t hesitate -, just say “Hi”. Any
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questions or concerns you may have can be addressed in the ASCC Office inside the Campus Center. Me and the ASCC officers will be more than happy to assist you in any way we can. The ASCC Executive Board will be holding many events this upcoming semester so stay tuned to see what we have in store, and stay informed. We are here to represent and serve you in the best way we can. I wish everyone a great semester, high GPA’s, and remember to stay focused my fellow Owls! See you around campus. Best Wishes for a great a successful academic year!
Sincerely,
Vanessa Salinas, ASCC President vansalinas040@student.citruscollege.edu
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David Rodriguez, Counseling
That “you”, the individual, are in control of how your future comes to be. The decisions that we make every day impact who we become.
Jennifer Spalding, Kinesiology Life is full of surprises, you need to embrace it and make the best out of it.
Jamie Love, Philosophy and Huma
It is my hope that students in m classes learn to reason well a become ethically minded people
LaKisha Simpson, Child Development My goal is to empower students with information, developmental theories and practical techniques that will equip them to work affectively and appropriately with all children.
Traci Rodriguez, Kinesiology I have an interactive teaching style, encouraging student involvement and discussion, and including physical activities and hands-on activities.
Michael Ray, History
The most important lesson my students will learn is that there is infinitely more that we all have in common over what makes us different.
Tracy Nguyen, Mathematics
I encourage students to ask questions to ensure their comprehension of the concepts, and I plan activities that connect to students’ lives to reinforce those concepts.
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Martin Farnum, Chemistry The most important lesson my students will learn are Work ethic, Task Completion, and Belief in Self. Effort equal rewards.
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Cathrine Besancon, Art History
In my courses, and art history classes in general, students are taught how to look closely and critically engage with visual materials, an essential skill in our increasingly image saturated world.
Morgan Cole, Mathematics Making mistakes is an important part of the learning process; just don’t give up!
Heyman, English
s on student centered collabolearning. Students are in enged to critically engage with nd the world around them.
Gregory Lipp, Automotive Technology
High energy, fully engaged with humor and interactive activities. I blend as many sources of information as I can find. I am demanding of the students but they are rewarded.
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Huma Malik, Biology
I aim to create a welcoming and an engaging environment in my classes, where my students actively participate in the learning process.
Suzanne Martinez, English
I focus on collaborative and student-driven learning. Every class incorporates small and large group activities that allow the students to practice each grammar, writing, or reading concept.
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one has their own educational path and no ath is better than another. The most importng is to keep pursuing your goal until you e it. Then set another goal.
Sophia Lee, Mathematics
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.
Nicholas Hanson, English Creating coherent and sustained arguments communicated through the written word.
Jorge Armando-Acosta, Counseling My philosophy of engaging and educating students draws immensely from aspects of my educational background, professional experiences, and passion for the pursuit of higher education.
Amanda Keller Konya, Photography My teaching style is providing students a safe and stimulating learning environment where in they feel comfortable to experiment and work outside their comfort zone while learning to use technological tools as a means of communication.
Dalvir Dhillon, Nursing
I like to take an intellectual approach for my students because I want students to gain the maximum knowledge in Theory and clinical.
Dawn Klein, Dental Assisting Read, Watch, Do, Learn. My lectures are interactive, my labs are hands on, and I am tough but my students appreciate how much they learn while having fun.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Take a ride down the GOLD LINE: SIERRA MADRE VILLA AND MORE The addition of six stops makes events, night life and food in different cities more accessible
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The first group of passengers take one of the trains to leave the Duarte station at the Gold Line extension opening on March 5.
WELCOME BACK CITRUS STUDENTS! no more waiting until the day of the performance! you can now purchase
2 tickets at half-price* for the following Fall events. *Must have valid ASCC sticker on back of student ID to qualify.
the tV Comedy series starring Billy Gardell
Featuring Jonathan Kite • With marc Price special Guest host Jimmie J.J. Walker Sat • OCt 1, 2016 • 8pm
Tickets: $45 Sect 2: $35 Sect 3: $25 ASCC: $22.50/17.50/12.50
the hit meN
Sun • OCt 9, 2016 • 2pm
Tickets: $45 Sect 2: $35 Sect 3: $25 ASCC: $22.50/17.50/12.50
VoCalosity
Sat • nOv 12, 2016 • 7pm
Tickets: $45/35/25 Student/Senior: $40/30/20 16 & under: $20/15/10 ASCC: $22.50/17.50/12.50
agatha Christie’s
murder oN the Nile Sun • nOv 13, 2016 • 2pm
Tickets: $38/28/20 Student/Senior: $36/26/18 16 & under: $20/15/10 ASCC: $19/14/10
the havana Cuba all-stars in
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Sat • nOv 19, 2016 • 8pm
Tickets: $40/30/20 Student/Senior: $36/26/18 ASCC: $20/15/10
Christmas is...
DeC 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 2016 • 2pm DeC 17, 2016 • 7pm
Presale Tickets: $30/25/20 Student/Senior: $28/23/18 16 & under: $15/12/10 ASCC: $15/12.50/10 All tickets (regardless of age) are $30 at the door.
1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741 tiCKets: (626) 963-9411 www.haughpac.com Box Office Hours: tues - Sat 11am - 4pm & One Hour prior to all Shows
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Since the completion of the Metro Gold Line extension completed in February, access to the greater Los Angeles is easier than ever. With construction approaching completion on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Citrus Avenue, we will soon be within a five to ten-minute walk from the middle of campus to the Citrus College/ APU Metro station. Students and faculty have access to not just the other newly Clarion ad #1 opened Metro stations in Azusa, 2016 Duarte, Irwindale,FaLL Monrovia, and Arcadia, but to the greater Los Angeles region. Students can use their TAP card, which can be purchased at the station, and commute to and from school avoiding gridlock both on the freeway and in the campus parking lots. It is also an opportunity to visit and enjoy the spoils of our surrounding cities. This semester, we will feature each of the newly constructed stations including commentary of our favorite places to visit. This week, we are featuring the Sierra Madre Villa station. Although it’s not a new station, it is the former terminus. When it opened in 2003 it served as the gateway to the rest of Pasadena and Los Angeles as the last stop on the Gold Line. Recognizable by the sky bridge that cascades over the west bound side of the 210 freeway, the Sierra Madre Villa station is the first of six Gold Line stops in the Pasadena area and other key locations. The Rose Bowl, which is accessible from the Memorial Park station, is a major venue to sporting events, big name music artists and the Rose Bowl Flea Market, which is held the second Sunday of every month. If you’re looking for good eats and entertainment, the Pasadena Playhouse and Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles are within
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One of the trains leaves the Duarte station to Union Station on March 5 at the Gold Line opening.
short walking distances from the Lake Station in Pasadena. Further travel on the Gold Line reaches what seems like an endless list of places to visit and see via Union Station. Union Station serves as the central hub for all rail lines, subway lines, Metrolink and Amtrak rail lines to destinations outside of Los Angeles County. Lines like the Expo Line, serves as a means of reaching downtown Santa Monica whose station is only a couple of blocks away from the famous Santa Monica Pier and the Red Line which takes you to the heart of Hollywood. The Blue Line runs from downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach and also serves as a means to reaching LAX via the Green Line making a weekend flight accessible if you can’t convince someone
PART 1 OF 8 See the next issue of the Clarion to explore the Arcadia Gold Line stop to sit through LA traffic. Though the Metro rail system has been in existence for many years, the extension that brought a station to our doorstep give us a chance to move about with ease.
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BK Owl Bookshop Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. www.owlbookshop.com CC Owl CafĂŠ (lower floor) Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday CLOSED http://www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/owlcafe
Cashier Discounted tickets to the movies and local attractions www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv
TC Citrus Spa (east side) For appointments call 626-335-1234 www.owlbookshop.com GR The Range Mon.- Sat. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. Last bucket is sold at 8 p.m. www.citruscollege.edu/golf
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SPORTS
Women’s soccer anticipates high-caliber offense this season BY JOHN MICHAELIDES SPORTS EDITOR
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With the Citrus College women’s soccer team finishing with a respectable 10-6-5 record in 2015, including 8-2-4 in the conference, the point of emphasis in the offseason was to add firepower on the offensive side to aid a defense that recorded nine shutouts as a team last season. Head coach Tim Tracey, entering his 12th consecutive season since returning to Citrus in 2005, wanted to build off the success from last season. For him that means scoring more goals. “We recruited high-level forwards to come in and we lacked in offensive punch last year,” Tracey said. Freshmen forwards Jaqueline Mejia, Vanessa Henry, Devyn Bagwell, Jasmine Collier Gray and Yasmine Rameriz will be a part of a revamped look up front for the Owls. “Very good freshmen class,” Tracey said. With most of the defense from last season graduated, Tracey is hoping to take pressure off what will be a new-look back end of the line-up with only sophomore defender Kelly Sanchez and sophomore goalkeeper Amber Henry returning from last season. Henry had seven shutouts in 19 games in front of net. “We defended really well, stayed in games and then we were able to score goals well enough to get the result,” Tracey said. “This year, we feel we are stronger on the offensive end
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Women’s soccer head coach Tim Tracey observes practice Aug. 22, at Citrus College. Citrus hosts San Diego Mesa at 3 p.m. Aug. 24.
we’ve ever been in this program.” This season, Tracey looks to have a more aggressive offensive attack to take pressure off the new-look back end. “If we are in attack mode all the time, that will help them with any kind of pressure that teams might want to put on us,” Tracey said. Citrus will have a lot more depth this season than normally in years past, which will give the coaching staff options when determining the starting 11. Tracey said five starters from last season will be returning, leaving several spots still open for competition. Citrus opens the season against San Diego Mesa College at 3 p.m. , Aug. 26, at Citrus College. Tracey acknowledged this early in the process of the new season, teams are still try-
ing to get acclimated to one another and find out what works. “Everybody that time of year will be having their struggles,” Tracey said. “San Diego will probably be having their struggles, just trying to create an identity.” After San Diego Mesa, Citrus will visit San Bernardino College Aug. 30 and participate in the Oxnard Seabreeze Tournament Sept.. 3 and 4 at Oxnard College before beginning a six-game home-stand. Citrus will have the advantage of a home-friendly schedule this season, only going out on the road six times. Tracey feels good about where his team stands fitness-wise and thinks the team will be ready to take the next step in the program. Tracey said a successful season would be to “win conference, get deep in the playoffs.” ADVERTISEMENT
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Citrus sophomore captain Emilio Del Villar.
After a rough 2015 season for the Citrus College men’s soccer team, in which they finished with a 2-15-3 record, head coach Fred Bruce-Oliver looks forward to getting the program on track this season. Bruce-Oliver, in his 19th season as head coach, understands the challenges of building a team. “It always takes time, because the turnover is the hardest thing at the JC level,” Bruce-Oliver said. Four players from last season are returning, two defenders and two midfielders, but Bruce-Oliver is encouraged by the work ethic of the returning players. One of the players returning is sophomore captain Emilio Del Villar. “He has lead the group just by example,” Bruce-Oliver said. “We do what’s called a Cooper Test, which is a two-mile run around the track to test fitness. He is so good at it that he’s taking his time to help his teammates to get better at it.” Looking ahead to the new season, Bruce-Oliver said the team needs to score more goals after the team only scored 11 goals in 20 games last season. “That’s the hardest part in the game of soccer,” Bruce-Oliver said.
“Because one goal can make a difference. If you score one goal, you can win.” With so much roster turnover from last season, Bruce-Oliver said putting a new group together is like starting all over again, so new problems arise. But he was encouraged with how his team responded in three exhibition matches in the spring against Chapman University, University of La Verne and an upset win over Division II Antelope Valley University. “This group has worked their butt off in the fitness class we just had,” Bruce-Oliver said. “We had the most players, trialists or athletes pass the Cooper Test than ever in the history of my 20 years here. So you got something to build on. From the get go, you got something positive you want to latch on and push forward on.” Bruce-Oliver said he is realizing the players have confidence in their abilities. The goal this season is to “break even” as the program looks to climb from a two-win season. With a tough conference, Citrus opens up the season on the road against Cal Tech at 3 p.m. Aug. 27. The Owls will be on the road for seven of their first nine games of the season.
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FOOTBALL WED SAT 8/24 9/3 2/4 MT. SAN CHAFFEY GLENDALE ANTONIO 6 PM W, 73-67 6 PM SCRIMMAGE
SAT SAT 9/17 9/10 SAN SANTA ANA 6 PM BERNARDINO 6 PM
MEN'S SOCCER WED SAT 8/27 2/4 GLENDALE CAL TECH W,373-67 PM
TUE 8/30 CERRITOS 5 PM
TUE 9/6 NORCO 4 PM
WED FRI 2/10 9/2 CANYONS PALOMAR L,372-61 PM
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Head coach Ron Ponciano observes practice during the 2015 season. Citrus will host Chaffey College in the season opener at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at the stadium.
WOMEN’S SOCCER TUE FRI 8/30 8/26 SAN SAN DIEGO MESA BERNARDINO 4 PM 3 PM
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MEN’S WATER POLO FRI 9/9 CERRITOS 8 AM
FRI 9/9 GOLDEN WEST 10:30 AM
FRI 9/9 CHAFFEY 2:40 PM
FRI 9/9 CAL TECH 5 PM
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CROSS COUNTRY
• Friday, Aug. 26 Oxnard Invitational 10 AM at Oxnard College • Friday, Sept. 2 Lancer Invitational 10:15 AM at Riverside City Cross Country Course • Friday, Sept. 16 2016 So Cal Preview 11 AM at Irvine Regional Park
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• Sunday, Aug. 28 South Coast Classic (Day 1) 10 AM at Buena Ventura Golf Club • Monday, Aug. 29 South Coast Classic (Day 2) 10 AM at Buena Ventura Golf Club • Friday, Sept. 2 COD Tourney (Day 1) 10 AM at Buena Ventura Golf Club
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The Citrus College Owls football team’s 2015 season got off to a bad start before it began when seven starters were lost to injury before the first game. Head coach Ron Ponciano said at the end of last season that number had grown to 23 over the course of the season. The constant reshuffling of the lineups resulted in a 2-8 finish last season. The team will hope for better luck this season, but Ponciano said it has not happened yet. “Kind of where we left off,” Ponciano said. “We have way too many guys missing practice right now.” Despite the team being banged up heading into their first scrimmage against Mt. San Antonio at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at Mt. San Antonio College, Ponciano likes what he has seen from the team. “We have an awesome group of kids,” Ponciano said. “I think we will be very talented on offense.” About 90 percent of the starting offense is returning. Led again by sophomore quarterback Brian Meyette, Ponciano likes what he sees
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in Meyette’s improvement from last season. “He is definitely faster,” Ponciano said. “He kind of thinks he’s like Michael Vick in college. But he’s had a wonderful camp, he’s thrown the ball well, he knows the checks.” As a freshman, Meyette completed 54 percent of his passes and threw for 2,372 yards, with 17 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Along with Meyette, Ponciano said sophomore running back Abel Morales and the entire offensive line have had good camps. “Everything is going to be coming off that offensive line,” Ponciano said. “We have a very good offensive line.” Ponciano said freshman
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After finishing with a 7-16 record during the 2015 season, Citrus volleyball head coach Shin Jung sees improvement heading into the new season. “Offensively, we’re going to be improved vastly,” Jung said. “We have better players who can put the ball away. That was our issue last year, not being able to score.” With only three players returning from last year, sophomores Lauren Valenciana, Zhari Johnson and Alexis Ortiz, Jung was pleased with the trio during the offseason. “There’s only improvements that you can make and that’s predicated on how hard they work,” Jung said. “I’m happy about what they’ve done so far.” Jung said every year, the goal for the season is to win conference, but understands the challenge of integrating new players each year.
“That’s the beauty of coaching at a junior college, is that you get to coach new players every year,” Jung said. “Your challenge is to make sure that every year, you are successful with graduating players, not necessarily wins and losses.” Jung said the incoming freshmen have playing experience. “I have a lot of good freshmen coming in,” Jung said. “They’re veteran freshmen in the sense they’ve been playing volleyball ever since they were 8 or 9 years old.” Jung plans to teach the players more about the mental side of volleyball. “We are getting to the nitty gritty, getting the lineups together, trying to find the cohesive athletes on the court, but I’m excited, “Jung said. The Owls open the season up with a doubleheader against Mt. San Jacinto and San Diego Mesa starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at San Diego Mesa College.
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Women’s golf expects another successful season BY JOHN MICHAELIDES SPORTS EDITOR
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Coming off the most successful season in the history of the Citrus College women’s golf program, head coach “Trip” Horton has confidence this season, despite having only one returning player from last season’s team. “This year, I feel like this is my second best team ever,” Horton said. “I feel we will be 25 to 30 strokes worse than the last team, though.” After a season in which the women finished in the top two in all but one tournament, it was more a compliment to last season’s success than a slight towards the current team. Horton said this team can
wide receiver Jacob Bystry has stood out to him. “Just been exceptional on offense,” Ponciano said. “He’s made real big plays.” Ponciano said maturity is important and when he has coached successful teams at Citrus, it was when he had older players leading the team with their play on the field. With a young defense, the defense will be tested early. “The defense has to play catch up in a hurry, because of the youth,” Ponciano said. “We expect young guys to step up, but we have a lot of work to do on the defensive side right now.” Despite the inexperience on the defensive side of the ball, Ponciano called the season “a season of optimism.” In the scrimmage against Mt. San Antonio, Ponciano will be looking for guys to compete. He also hopes everyone will be able to finish the scrimmage and be healthy enough to practice the following day. “Those are the facts of life with football,” Ponciano said. Citrus College will host Chaffey College in the season opener at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at Citrus Stadium.
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Volleyball head coach Shin Jung observes practice Aug. 22 at the Owl’s Nest. The Owls start the season with a doubleheader against Mt. San Jacinto and San Diego Mesa at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at San Diego Mesa College.
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Head coach “Trip” Horton speaks with his players Oct. 5, 2015, at the San Dimas Canyon Course.
change that assessment. “We’ve got good players this year, we are going to do fairly well,” Horton said. “I think they are going to surprise me.” Sophomore Lexi Tunstad is the lone returning player for the Owls, but Horton was impressed with Tunstad’s freshman season and appointed her captain heading into this season. “Fantastic player, strength,” Horton said.
“She gained a lot of experience watching the two players ahead of her, who were very good. She kind of sees where she needs to be, so I think just her own experience of getting to that level gives her a taste of it.” Horton said a successful season would be to duplicate last season’s success and make the regional championships, giving them a shot to earn a spot in the state championships again, where they finished in second place. “State is going to be tougher, it always is,” Horton said. “You really have to be a high-level program to make state.” An advantage Citrus has this season is the regional championships will be held at Los Serranos Country Club in Chino, so Horton said the team can make the nearby trip and get some practice time and familiarize themselves with the golf course. The Citrus women’s golf team tees off its 2016 campaign at the South Coast Classic at 10 a.m. Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 at the Buena Ventura Golf Club in Ventura.
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As head coach Alicia Longyear finalizes the roster for the men and women, one player Longyear is excited to have return is sophomore Brittany Thelen. “She was a two-sport athlete last year,” Longyear said. “She went to state for cross-country and golf.” Longyear said for someone who only had began running last year, she was impressed with Thelen, who has emerged as a leader this year. “She definitely has that leadership quality,” Longyear said. Coming off a successful season on the women’s
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Citrus sophomore Brittany Thelen
side with an 11th place finish at the state championships, and with the men making it as far as the Southern California finals, Longyear said the same expectations will be difficult with the roster turnover. The men and women will participate in the Oxnard Invitational at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at Oxnard College.
Have a smartphone? Why not use it for safety purposes and turn your smart phone into a personal safety device by downloading Campus Safety's mobile app, "Citrus Guardian." Stay connected and stay safe at Citrus College. 1. Search for "Rave Guardian" on the Apple App Store (for iPhones) or Google Play (for androids). Download the free "Rave Guardian" app and when prompted, enter your Citrus e-mail address. Upon confirmation as a Citrus College student or employee, the "Rave Guardian" app will become "Citrus Guardian."
2. Once installed, use "Citrus Guardian" fo protect yourself and others by using the following components of the app: Panic Button: Call Campus Safety or 9-1-1 with one touch of a button in case of an emergency. Campus Safety will immediately respond to your location on campus. Text-A-Tip: Send text messages, including photos, to Campus Safety if you see something suspicious. Campus Safety will respond to your texts, provide guidance, and will respond to the location. Set a Safety Timer: Notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place. If your timer expires and you are on campus, Campus Safety will be notified and will respond to your location. Manage & Message Your Guardians: Invite family, friends, or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.
Our Commitment To Your Safety As part of an ongoing proactive safety plan, the Citrus Guardian app adds an additionnal layer of safety and is provided as part of Citrus Community College District’s commitment to the safety and security of our campus. Campus Safety looks forward to our continued partnership with the Citrus community, while providing a safe and secure learning environment, conducive to a College of Completion. For questions or assistance regarding Citrus Guardian, please call Campus Safety at (626) 914-8611 or email at campussafety@citruscollege.edu
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Save some money, skip the line BY CHRISTOPHER AMURAO STAFF WRITER
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s each semester begins, it is not always clear what your best options are to buy textbooks without going into debt. Some students forego the text all together and this can often affect your grade.
Here are eight ways to save some money and still get the materials you need.
Facebook: The Citrus College Textbook Exchange Students can list and purchase books they have already used. Because it is student-to-student, there is little worry about getting the wrong edition, having the book lost in shipping or even having to pay for extra fees. Students typically sell the books at a lower price than other places. The group can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/ CitrusCollegeTextbookExchange/ or by simply searching the group’s name on the Facebook site.
The Hayden Memorial Library Reserve Most classes will have one copy of the class textbook available to rent in the library for two hours. Simply bring your student ID to the Circulation Desk on the first floor and ask for the book you need. Keep in mind that the book cannot be taken outside of the library, so plan your study time wisely. The library has scanners and most tablets and phones have high quality cameras that can take clear pictures of text to take home with you. Printing does cost money at the library.
Buying Used Online Amazon has become the go-to choice for most students to find used and new books. Chegg.com is another popular site that facilitates buying books for cheap. Typing the book name or ISB number into a search engine will bring up more options for purchasing textbooks outside of Amazon and Chegg.
Rent Online Both Amazon and Chegg also feature a rental service that provides free return shipping through UPS. The rental service usually lasts for the semester and costs a fraction of the original price. This can still become expensive, especially if a professor is using their own textbook and offering the text through their publisher’s website. Always compare and contrast rental prices for your best options.
E-Books Digital textbooks can be downloaded to your computer or tablet and are typically cheaper than even renting. On occasion the digital copy rivals that of purchasing the actual textbook.
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Students wait in a long line to purchase their textbooks for the fall 2016 semester on Aug. 23 at the Owl Bookshop. The bookstore is just one way students can obtain textbooks for classes.
Keep an eye out for the best prices available on different sites.
Bulletin Board postings on campus There are many bulletin boards available for public use where students post advertisements selling books from their previous semesters. It doesn’t hurt to try to strike up a good deal that both sides benefit from.
Share with friends If you have friends in class, sharing an expensive book can be a great way to split costs. Be sure to make a schedule to avoid conflicts and maintain a healthy friendship.
Take good notes Some classes scarcely require owning the book if proper notes are taken. Many teachers have more
than enough resources on Blackboard and spoken in class. Check with your professor if they are open to voice recording as well. The bookstore will always be an option for students and they allow you to rent, buy and sell back books both used and new. Make sure you’re choosing the best and least expensive options for you.
A Guide to parking during first week of school Rremember these tips to reduce hassle, find a spot and make it to class on time BY CHRISTOPHER AMURAO STAFF WRITER
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During the first week of fall semester, parking is free. Beginning Monday, August 29, cars without a proper permit will be given a $35 citation. If you plan on parking more than 6-10 times during the fall semester, the most cost-effective way to park is to purchase a parking permit. While the initial cost is a bother to some, it will ultimately be cheaper to purchase the pass as soon as possible. Daily parking passes are $5 compared to the semester long pass at $32. This one time payment of $32 more than pays for itself. If you purchase a daily permit every day throughout an entire semester, including some Saturdays, you could be spending close to $400. Parking permits last the whole semester, and can only be purchased online if a student is registered for students with enough
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Parking lot S6, located behind the Citrus College stadium, sits nearly empty before filling up for the school day on Aug. 23. All lots are typically full by 9 a.m. and remain packed until almost noon.
units. Parking permits are made automatically available for purchase for a student if his or her student account balance on Wingspan is $0. Purchase your parking permit at http://citruscollege.thepermitstore.com. The site may be difficult to find, but use Google to search citrus college “the permit
store” will give you the site on the first listed result. This is also the site to use to pay and dispute parking violations. Citrus’ website features a clear picture tutorial that explains how to navigate the site and create an account. Each parking pass can be registered to two separate vehicles. Enter your vehicle’s model and li-
cense plate number, and proceed through the prompts. Currently, the permit store only takes Visa and Mastercard as forms of payment. There will be an option to print a temporary parking pass that will serve as your parking permit until the official sticker arrives in the mail. Print this and leave it on your
dashboard. If you cannot print at the time, it is possible to save the page and print it later. A parking sticker will arrive in a few days at the address entered. Apply the sticker, and park freely. If fines are not paid on time, the fee is doubled to $70 per ticket. In the case of fine non-payment, the fines will be sent to the DMV, which can affect registration renewal of one’s vehicle. Buying a parking pass now will help avoid unnecessary spending, costly fines and provide peace of mind. Lot S6, to the southeast of campus usually is the last to fill up. Because it is far away, plan for a relatively long walk. Even during peak hours around noon, spots are open here. If you have morning classes you must plan ahead. Students often find themselves circling the parking lot and showing up to class almost 40 minutes late. All parking lots fill up by 9 a.m. It is sometimes necessary to arrive up to an hour early to find a spot that works for you. If you find yourself fruitlessly circling the parking lot looking for a spot, ask someone politely if they are leaving. If they are, students will usually help you out by giving you their spot. Don’t forget to plan ahead. Most professors don’t accept parking as a valid excuse for being tardy.