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Enrollment decreases, fees increase Bre Payton Features Editor

Fewer class sections are available this fall, and fewer students are attending Citrus College than in the past.

In addition, the per-unit fee has risen from $26 in 2010-2011 to $36 in fall 2011.

According to Sam Lee, Ed. D., dean of language arts and enrollment management, 923 sections are being offered this semester.

This is a 99 section decrease from the 1,022 in fall 2010, and a 140 section decrease from fall 2009, when 1,062 sections were in the class schedule.

The number of full time equivalent students has been reduced by 399 from fall 2009 to fall 2011.

Lee said there are 4,606 fulltime equivalent students enrolled this fall, compared to 4,877 FTES in fall 2010 and 5012 in fall 2009.

FTES is computed by counting the number of students taking 12 units. Students who enroll in fewer than 12 units are combined with other part-time students to equal a full-time student.

“We have a 13 percent de-

Full Time Equivalent Students Natalie Miranda Citrus College Clarion

crease in sections this year from last year and a 7 percent decrease in full time equivalent students,” Lee said. “That tells you that we have more students packing into classes.”

Student headcount has decreased as well.

According to Lois Papner, dean of admissions and records,

headcount this fall is 10,105. This is down by 348 students from 10,453 enrolled in fall of 2010.

Fall 2010 saw a decrease of 750 students from 11,203 students enrolled in 2009.

However, the number of sections in the class schedule may increase next year.

Lee said that if there are no

budget cuts, Citrus College will offer 993 sections in spring 2011.

This is an increase of 71 sections from the current fall semester. College officials are also planning to offer 112 sections during winter session 2012.

However, Lee says that Citrus College is planning for mid-year budget cuts which could occur in

January 2012.

“We made spring semester bigger just in case the state comes with mid-year cuts. That way it won’t be smaller than fall,” Lee said.

Student fees are expected to increase by a minimum of $10 next spring, Lee said. This would mean an additional $120 per semester for full-time students.

California’s per-unit costs remain the lowest in the nation. Lee said this puts us in a vulnerable position to budget reductions made by politicians.

“The financial situation is dire, and we don’t see it getting any better soon, in fact it may get worse in December if the trigger cuts are made,” said California Community Colleges Counselor Jack Scott in a press conference in Sacramento Monday Aug. 22.

Lee’s advice to students who are affected by a shortage in classroom seats is to pick a major that is less popular so the odds of transferring into a desirable school and attaining a job are higher.

“If you can’t get the class you want, take what’s available,” Lee said.

Campus to proceed with lockdown drill Parking Danny Hernandez News Editor

Officials from Citrus College and the Glendora Police Department are planning an allcampus lockdown drill as part of ongoing emergency preparation plan. The exercise is scheduled for Sept. 22 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The drill is designed to be an opportunity for the campus community to practice emergency preparedness procedures in the event of a real live encounter with a shooter or other criminal intruder on school grounds.

“It's been something we've been working toward for the last two years,” said Martha McDonald, Ed.D., dean of students. “It’s been one of our goals in the Student Conduct Team to have a lockdown drill with the Glendora Police Department and other emergency responders.”

On Feb. 11, the Campus Safety Department and staff representatives joined with the GPD to stage what they called a “soft” lockdown drill.

“We have already completed several small scale lockdown drills on Citrus College Campus to detect and identify weaknesses in our response plan,” said Corporal Michael Henderson with Glendora Police. “The Glendora Police Department and Citrus College administration have worked diligently over the past two years to develop the most effective response plans to campus emergencies in order to provide the safest learning environment possible for students and instructors.”

The scenario, which lasted about eight min-

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I would rather be overly prepared than not prepared at all, it may be an inconvenience...but that amount of time...is going to pay off in the long run.

MARTHA MCDONALD DEAN OF STUDENTS

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utes, was designed to help the police to gauge the size of the campus and to determine how long it would take to conduct another full-on drill, McDonald said. It gave law enforcement officials the opportunity to study campus facilities.

“It gave a very good opportunity for the Glendora Police officers and our Campus Safety officers to determine the time frame that it would take for us to lock down a building or the campus,” McDonald said. “It allowed them to identify any potential obstacles if that situation was to arise.”

Campus Safety Supervisor Anthony Giannone said Citrus safety officers are not armed or trained to respond to shooter scenario. Their job is to oversee the campus for matters that seem to be unusual.

When an issue occurs that Campus Safety

cannot resolve, then GPD comes in.

“We have a good working relationship with them,” Giannone said. “They have great response time to any event in the city, and also to us.”

The all-campus drill was originally scheduled to take place on June 2, and GPD was confirmed to participate.

However, some faculty objected to lack of advanced notice and the day being too close to finals. As a result, the drill was postponed.

“We didn't want to interfere with the faculty teaching,” McDonald said. “It was close to the end of the semester. We had to think what would be the best environment for that, and the best timing.”

A memo dated July 25 was sent to all faculty and staff detailing recommended procedures for the drill taking place Sept. 22.

“This day [Sept. 22] was selected and is supported by the Academic Senate and all the management team is on board,” McDonald said.

Academic Senate President Nicki Shaw confirmed that everyone is on board with the drill as it is great practice and provides organization and preparedness. The only issue with last semester’s schedule date was that there wasn’t enough notice give in advance, she said.

“I think it needs to be done,” Shaw said.

“Those situations require different skill sets.”

McDonald said that this drill should be beneficial for everyone on campus.

“I would rather be overly prepared than not

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guidelines, rules for students

Natalie Miranda Editor in Chief

Finding convenient parking in time to make it to classes is one of the many challenges most students face at the beginning of the semester.

“Students need to get here early,” said Tony Giannone, Campus Safety supervisor. “Get here at 7 a.m. even if your class starts at 8 or 9 a.m. Eat at the Owl Café or bring a sack lunch so you don’t have to leave campus.”

Students can utilize an annex lot to find parking, which Citrus leases from Azusa Pacific University, located at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Route 66 opposite APU’s Segerstrom Science Center.

Rachel Khatter and Timmy Andrews said they did not have a problem finding parking on Aug. 29, the first day of classes.

“I got here at 8 a.m., parking

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NEWS

News Editor Daniel Hernandez dannyclive11@gmail.com

News Briefs

Quote of the Day

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”

-Albert Einstein

Announcements Student Services Building Dedication Located at the west end of the Citrus College campus Sept. 13 at 3 p.m.

ASCC Meetings In the Campus Center’s ASCC Executive Board Room Sept. 6 & Sept. 13 at 2:45 p.m.

Come meet your new Associated Students of Citrus College board members ICC Meetings In the Campus Center’s ASCC Executive Board Room Sept. 6 & Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Check out what the Inter Club Council is planning for the semester & meet club officials Board of Trustees Meeting Located in the Center for Innovation CI 159 Sept. 13 at 4:15 p.m.

All meetings of the board are open to the public L.A. County Fair Located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave.,Pomona, CA 91768 Citrus College Day on Sept. 14.

College students, faculty and staff will get one free admission on this day

This Day in History 1920 The first news program to be broadcast on radio was aired. The station was 8MK in Detroit, MI.

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LOCAL Man is arrested on suspicion of riverside county murder Riverside police arrest a man convicted of sexual assault on two San Gabriel Valley women in 1993, under suspicion of murdering his girlfriend. Police said Tuesday that they received a call around 2:55 a.m. from a Glen Avon neighbor reporting domestic violence between 50year-old Roberto Rodriguez and his girlfriend. Upon the arrival of the police, Rodriguez had barricaded himself inside the home and involved police in a standoff before eventually surrendering.

Source: SGV Tribune

Parents tried to toss bag of methamphetamine while driving two young children Monrovia parents were arrested on Monday while driving with their two young children after being found with methamphetamine. Christopher Meza, 22, and Laura Pienda, 21, were driving with their 1 and 2-yearold children when they were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, possession of methamphetamine and child endangerment. According to police, an officer tried to pull them over upon hearing loud fighting from the vehicle. The officer then observed the pair throw small bags from the window of the car, which police later found containing the illegal drugs.

Source: SGV Tribune

STATE

San Diego County fire 80% contained, smaller than estimated

San Diego County fire is 80 percent contained, and is officials said Tuesday that they expect the fire to be completely contained by Thursday. The fire was caused by a traffic accident on Monday morning that sent sparks into dry grass along a rural road. Officials said the fire burned an area of 223 acres and has cost $1,441,641 so far. With 228 Firefighters currently working to contain the blaze, one has been injured so far.

Arrests made in Christmas Day killing of South L.A. mother

Three suspects have been arrested in the Christmas Day shooting of South Los Angeles woman police said Tuesday. Kashmier James, 25 was shot in front of her 3-year-old daughter on in front of a friend’s house on Christmas Day. The suspects have been charged on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and gang allegations, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Source: Los Angeles Times

NATIONAL Hurricane cost seen as ranking among top ten Hurricane Irene is speculated to be one of the 10 costliest catastrophes in the nation’s history. Much of the damage might not be covered by insurance because it was caused not by winds but by flooding, which is excluded from many standard policies, analysts said. Industry estimates put the cost of the storm at $7 billion to $10 billion, largely because the hurricane pummeled an unusually wide area of the East Coast. Beyond deadly flooding that caused havoc in upstate New York and Vermont, the hurricane flooded cotton and tobacco crops in North Carolina, temporarily halted shellfish harvesting in Chesapeake Bay, sapped power and kept commuters from their jobs in the New York metropolitan area and pushed tourists off Atlantic beaches in the peak of summer.

Obama draws line on possible cuts to veterans programs On Tuesday President Obama pledged that he would not allow cuts in programs for veterans as Congress and the administration look for ways to balance the budget. “It’s time to focus on nationbuilding here at home,” Obama told 6,000 members of the country’s largest veterans group in a somber speech to the annual convention of the American Legion. Obama singled out the “9/11 generation veterans,” who, he said, “have the skills and dedication to help lead the way.” The president repeated his assertion of earlier this summer that after a decade of war, it was time to turn the country’s attention to domestic prosperity.

Source: NY Times

Source: NY Times

1955 William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. (GM) demonstrates his 15-inchlong "Sunmobile," the world's first solarpowered automobile, at the General Motors Powerama auto show held in Chicago, Illinois.

1997 Diana, the Princess of Wales, was killed in an automobile accident in a tunnel by the Seine River in Paris.

INTERATIONAL 19 miners freed after 7 days trapped underground Nineteen coal miners were rescued Tuesday from their flooded pit in northeastern China after being trapped underground for a week. State broadcaster CCTV showed the men being brought slowly to the surface. The first miner to be freed was reportedly met by cheers at the surface. Hopes for the miners were revived Sunday after noises were detected through a 920-foot pipe that was drilled to allow fresh air into the illegal mine near the city of Qitaihe.

Source: MSNBC

Gadhafi forces perched children on tanks to deter NATO attacks Both sides in Libya's ongoing civil war are being accused of abuses, with forces loyal to fallen leader Moammar Gadhafi blamed for a vast array of possible war crimes and rebels said to be indiscriminately targeting black people. Pro-Gadhafi troops perched children on tanks to deter NATO attacks, human rights investigators said in a report on Tuesday. It was part of a pattern of rapes, slayings, "disappearances" and other war crimes that they said they found. A popular uprising in Libya in February against Gadhafi resulted in a civil war with rebels backed by a NATO bombing campaign from the air starting in March.

Source: MSNBC

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Parking: students urged to arrive early to campus Parking was no problem,” said Andrews, 19, a business major.

“We got here at 8 a.m. and there were spots, but I was afraid of getting a ticket so I parked at a friend’s house and drove with her,” said Khatter, 18, a ceramics and psychology major.

All students parked in a student parking lot are required to have a valid parking permit by Aug. 31, as well as students parking in the annex lot.

“As long as students have a valid parking permit I see no issue with them parking in the annex lot,” said Officer Liza Alderete of APU Campus Security. “If you do get a ticket, they can tell the officer that Officer Alderete said they can park there.”

A permit costs $40 per semester and may be purchased online through the student’s Wingspan accounts. Permits may be picked up at the Cashier’s Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. The Cashier’s Office is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building.

Day permits are $5 and are available in the Campus Safety office or at the kiosk in lot S8.

Parking permits are to be placed in the lower left hand corner of the vehicle’s windshield. Improper placement will result in a citation of $25.

Parking in student lots without a permit may result in a $25

citation issued by the Campus Safety department. If a student fails to pay the fine by the specified date, citations will be turned over to a collections agency, and the fine will be doubled.

Students are not permitted to park in employee spots or metered parking and are prohibited from parking in handicap parking areas without proper credentials.

The residential streets across from the wast side of campus are off limits to Citrus College studnts. Parking in the neighborhood without a residential permits will result in a $51 ticket from the Glendora Police Department.

Parking on the island on Barranca Avenue and Orangepath

Street will also result in a $51 ticket.

If students park in the College Center Shopping Center located at the intersection of Route 66 and Barranca Avenue, they risk having their cars towed.

Parking on or over the white parking lines can result in a $25 citation.

Students are not permitted to idle their cars while waiting for parking stalls to become available. Causing gridlock can result in a citation.

“If students park head in and in between the lines with a parking permit, you’ll never hear from Campus Safety,” Giannone said. “We don’t make the rules, we just enforce them.”

Lock down: all campus drill scheduled for next month be prepared at all,” McDonald said. “It may be an inconvenience for that hour or half hour or how long it takes, but that amount of time or inconvenience is going to pay off in the long run.”

In the event of an emergency on campus, an emergency notification alert is emailed, texted or often students will receive a notification call as soon as the incident happens and another one after the incident is over.

Giannone agreed.

“I always think there’s a carryover for

everything that we learn and especially for this kind of event, you never know when something like this is going to happen,” he said. “I’d rather that person err on the side of caution.”

McDonald encourages students to update their emergency contact information through Wingspan. Under personal information is a link that reads: “Citrus Alert contact information.”

“It is our hope the students recognize the great effort the campus administration and

staff are putting forth into developing these response plans,” Henderson said. “Many of the Campus Safety goals have been accomplished by working hand in hand with the Glendora Police Department.”

For more information regarding Safety Guidelines & Emergency Procedures, students, staff and faculty can access an online brochure to review procedures for an on-campus shooter, http://www.citruscollege.edu/citrus-alert/documents/emguidelinesweb_layout _1.pdf.

Citrus Alert Citrus College's Emergency Notification System Citrus Alert allows the college to communicate with students and employees quickly in the event of an emergency.

A Citrus Alert will be sent only to inform you of an imminent emergency, such as an act of nature (like fire, earthquake, flood), threat of violence, chemical hazard or other significant events such as a school closing or power outage.

Citrus Alerts will be sent to student-provided and employee email addresses. Alerts can also be sent via text message.

To update your contact information, login to WingSpan at wingspan.citruscollege.edu Under the personal tab you will find the link to update your emergency contact information.

tips from Campus Safety Supervisor Do: Get to school early to get a parking space.

Don’t: Leave campus during breaks.

Eat in the Owl Café or study in between classes in order to keep your parking space.

Do: Put valuables in your trunk to avoid getting your belongings stolen.

Do: Call Campus Safety for an escort to your vehicle after night classes (626) 914-8611.

Don’t: Argue over a parking stall in the parking lot.

Do: Check your vehicle for dents before leaving campus and report them to Campus Safety.

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FEATURES

Features Editor Bre Payton bre.payton92@gmail.com

Campus president welcomes students Dear Students: It is my pleasure to welcome you to Fall Semester 2011 at Citrus College! I hope you had an enjoyable summer and that you are ready to embrace the new academic year. Because you have chosen to begin or continue your college education here, you will receive a variety of student support services and learning experiences that will ensure your success.

Citrus College continues to receive national, state and local recognition as a higher education leader committed to its mission to educate and empower students to excel. Our institution is comprised of students, faculty, and staff who are experts in their fields of study and areas of interest. In fact, the college has recently published a compilation of student, faculty, staff and institutional accomplishments titled “Citrus Rocks! Celebrating Achievements from the 2010-2011 Academic Year.” The people and programs featured in this online publication remind us that the Citrus College community is comprised of dedicated and talented individuals who, both individually and collectively, personify high achievement and success. I encourage you to read the publication, which can be accessed from the home page of the college’s website.

We offer associate degrees in 31 programs of study and certificates of achievement in 45 career/technical programs of study. These academic programs, along with programs such as College Success, the

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Concerns?

Because you have chosen to begin your academic career here, you will receive a variety of student support and learning experiences that will ensure your success.

GERALDINE M. PERRI, PH.D. SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT

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Honors Program, STEM, and Study Abroad will prepare you to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year college or university, prepare for a career, or achieve a combination of these opportunities.

In addition, the new 54,450 square foot Student Services Building is now open to serve you. For the first time, student services programs such as Admissions and Records, Counseling, Financial Aid, EOP&S/CARE, DSP&S, the Health Center and others are located in the same building.

This beautiful facility is physical evidence that at Citrus College, “It’s All About Our

Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., Superintendent/President

Students.” Please join us as we dedicate the Student Services Building on Tuesday, Sept.

13 at 3 p.m.

On behalf of the Citrus College community, wish you a productive, successful and fulfilling year that will enable you to succeed and grow.

Sincerely, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President

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President delivers State of College address Daniel Hernandez News Editor

“You’re the Top” was the theme for this fall’s annual Convocation celebration held on Aug. 26 in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Convocation is an opportunity for faculty and staff to meet and celebrate a year of accomplishments.

Host Bruce Langford, fine and performing arts department enriched the event with his humor and witty remarks.

“Citrus College is really the top. It’s such a phenomenal college,” Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College said. “There’s a real sense of community here, a sense of community that I’d like to even enrich and make us more of a community as we continue to work together.”

Perri delivered her State of the College Address in the form of a quiz show titled “Citrus Family Facts” with the assistance of Langford as show host.

Perri’s highlights included the creation of the Citrus Community District Integrated Planning Manual to help guide institutional planning.

Also, the Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges took action to reaffirm accreditation for Citrus College at its last visit. The action letter required a follow-up report to be submitted to the commission by Oct. 15.

Perri also gave a brief overview of a budget update stating that since the state passed their budget on time, the calendar

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Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus delivers the State of the College Address in the form of a quiz show titled “Citrus Family Facts” on Aug. 26 in the Haugh Perform­ ing Arts Center.

for the budget for the college has been sped up. The district budget for 2011-2012 must be approved and adopted on Sept. 13.

“It was good planning from the perspective of our state.” Perri said. “We received word from the state telling us to prepare for midyear reduction to the college.”

On a brighter note, Perri said, the Student Services Building is fully functioning.

Some of the services include Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Career & Transfer Center, and the Student Health Center.

Lastly, Perri announced future renovations, which include the Campus Center and the Little Theater. The Admissions & Records building is currently being renovated.

New employees were introduced during

Perri’s presentation. Fred Diamond was presented as the new Director of Facilities & Construction. Greer Baker, Leo Lopez III, and Cindy Villegas joined the Financial Aid department. Rosemary Cruz was introduced as a new Biology instructional lab tech. Lastly, Millie Ross-Franko joined TeCS and Julie Tunno joined the Health Sciences department.

The quiz show was followed by four questions to be answered by two opposing teams consisting of students, faculty and staff who volunteered to participate in the game.

The answers consisted of press highlights from last year.

“Citrus College was named as one of the top community colleges in the nation by both Community College Week and Hispanic Outlook, and were also thrilled to be recognized by G.I. Jobs Magazine as a military friendly college,” Perri said.

She also said that Citrus received several millions of dollars in grants including a Hispanic serving institution grant, a women in mathematics grant, and a veteran student success grant.

Perri said that 1,246 associates degrees were awarded at June’s graduation, as well as 532 certificates, and more than 800 students transferred.

Several other accomplishments made by the Citrus community were mentioned amongst the questions.

Overall, the 2011 Convocation ceremony was filled with positivity and a brighter outlook.

ASCC president welcomes students Dear students of Citrus College,

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Incoming students attend an information fair following Welcome Day workshops on Aug. 24 in the Campus Center Mall. The event is used to inform students of the services offered on campus.

Workshops benefit incoming students Sydney Presley A&E Editor

Citrus College hosted its third annual “Welcome Day” for its incoming students on Aug. 24.

The event was attended by 192 incoming students and their parents.

The day kicked off at the Campus Center with a continental breakfast after students and their parents checked in with the student volunteers.

Dr. Martha McDonald, Dean of Students, gave an introduction, followed by an address by Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., Citrus’ superintendent/president.

The students and parents were then separated into groups where they were taken to the various activities planned for the day.

The first workshop was hosted by two Citrus counselors, Susan Hensley and Emily Burch, who covered everything students need to know about surviving their first week at Citrus and beyond.

The workshop offered useful in-

formation including: parking, education planning, classroom etiquette, identification cards, and distance education.

The second workshop the students attended was a student panel of two Citrus alumni and current ASCC President, Donald Linneman, discussing their experiences at Citrus and some of the services and opportunities offered to students.

These included programs like Bridges To Success, Supplemental Instruction, and the Transfer Alliance Program.

Students were given the chance to ask questions and get a bit more acquainted with the Citrus student perspective.

Meanwhile, the parents attended a workshop of their own, which was hosted by McDonald.

Afterwards, the Welcome Day attendees could take an optional campus tour or browse the Information Fair that took place at the Campus Center Mall.

Lunch was then provided for both students and parents.

Incoming freshman, Brandon Malm, 17, engineering major, expressed his contentment with the information discussed.

“They had everything spot-on and everything I was looking for was covered,” Malm said.

Malm’s mother, Shawna Malm, also felt a bit more at ease concerning her son’s transition after the workshops.

“They emphasized the importance of getting involved in activities and how it will help him to not be so nervous of being here as a first-timer,” Shawna Malm said.

As the activities concluded, Coordinator of School Relations and director of Welcome Day, Ivon McCraven, expressed her hopes for incoming students.

“I hope that the students are connected to all the prgrams and services available for them at Citrus College,” McCraven said.

“I also hope they understand the importance of getting involved in school.”

As our summer break comes to a close and we prepare for another semester at Citrus College, I could not be more excited for the possibilities and the potentialities for new friendships to be forged, new knowledge to be gained, and new experiences to be had.

As president of the Associated Students of Citrus College, I plan to make this semester the most productive semester in years in terms of advocating and lobbying on the student’s behalf.

We are working closely with the administrators and state legislators to bring new opportunities and services to the students of Citrus College.

Our administration couldn't be more supportive of the students, and I can truly say that with their support, the potential to make positive changes is greater than ever.

We have a great responsibility to harness this potential and create positive change, but we the ASCC Student Government cannot do this alone.

We need your help.

We need the students to spread the message around campus. We need the students to unite so that California will hear our voices.

Together, we can positively and permanently change Citrus College for the better, but it will take a serious, collected effort.

Last spring, we passed the Student Representation Fee because you, the students, supported our efforts.

This semester, we are going to put that fee to good use and advocate

Donald Linneman

for the students of Citrus College stronger than ever.

This will truly be an exciting time to be involved at Citrus College.

I want you all to have a wonderful semester, and if you have any questions, or wish to get involved on campus, please don't hesitate to visit the ASCC Office or the Office of Student Life located in the Campus Center.

We also hold formal ASCC Executive Board meetings that are open to the public on Tuesdays at 2:45 p.m. in the Executive Board room also located in the Campus Center.

I hope to see many of you there.

Please don't hesitate to introduce yourself if you see me or anyone else on the Executive Board around campus.

We will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Good luck, everyone, Donald Linneman ASCC President

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The Silent Heroes: Campus security supervisor on duty Daniel Hernandez News Editor

You probably have never been acquainted with him unless you’ve received a citation or spotted him patrolling the campus. Nevertheless, Anthony Giannone, 62, delivers more for the students of Citrus College as Campus Security Supervisor.

He describes himself as being sensitive, disciplined, having a good sense of humor, but with a private side to him.

Born into an Italian-American family, Giannone grew up in Monrovia in a single parent household.

He is the eldest of two brothers and a sister. He said his mom instilled in him good work ethics; he took on his first job selling newspaper when he was just 10 years old.

“When you don’t have a lot of money in the family, your parents will buy you the basic necessities of life,” Giannone said. “If you want something really special, and you want it really bad, you have to go out and earn it.”

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If you want something really special, and you want it really bad, you have to go out and earn it.

ANTHONY GIANONE CAMPUS SECURITY SUPERVISOR

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He attended Monrovia High School and enlisted in the Army when he was 20. While in the Army, his first trip was to Korea then Vietnam. He was assigned to the Armament division for a year.

He returned home after serving in the Army for three years and in 1971 at the age of 23, he enrolled at Citrus. He played on the football team and after completing the 60 required units, he transferred to Cal Poly Pomona.

While at Cal Poly, Giannone said he became disillusioned trying to figure out what he should do with his life so he dropped out. The turning point came when he began coaching football for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

Giannone said that he became

Anthony Giannone

inspired by the student athletes there and said that’s where he learned “the true meaning of being a student athlete.” The students there had an understanding of hard work and dedication.

Giannone decided to go back to Cal Poly Pomona to complete his bachelor’s degree in physical education. He would be the first one in his family to graduate from college.

He said he doesn’t like unfinished business, he felt incomplete.

Most of all he felt like he owed it to himself and his family.

He wanted his mom to see him graduate since she was a hard working lady who only went up to fifth grade.

“I was really happy when I grad-

Save money, rent from bookstore Natalie Miranda Editor in Chief

With the rising costs of tuition and escalating prices of textbooks, the Owl Bookshop offers Citrus College students a cost-saving alternative.

Online rentals of textbooks through the Owl Bookshop have been available to Citrus students for two years. Approximately 8 percent of full-time students have taken advantage of this rental option, according to Eric Magallon, bookstore supervisor.

Citrus students do, of course, have the option of going through Chegg.com and BookRenter.com.

However, Magallon encourages students to rent from the bookstore.

Leta Martin and Annie Chism, both 20, were not aware of the online rental service.

“I usually get them from students or photo copy it,” Chism said. “I figured out it’s going to cost me $300 in used books—almost as much as classes.”

Martin does buy her books from the bookstore, but “preferably used.”

Follett is the hosting service for the bookstore rentals, and the student government, which owns the bookstore, benefits from the sales.

“The Associated Students make a percentage of commission for each online sale,” Magallon said.

The price of renting four textbooks for 125 days for history 108, college algebra, and two English 101 books is cheaper through the Owl Bookshop online renter compared to the price for the same textbooks at

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Bookrenter.com and Chegg.com.

The subtotal on the Owl Bookshop was $122.07. The rentals cost $135.24 through Bookrenter.com and $164.81 through Chegg.com.

Furthermore, if a student rents the wrong textbook from the Owl Bookshop they will work to get students the right book.

“If you do it through us, we’ll work to make it right,” Magallon said.

Some students may worry about being able to write in and highlight rented books.

Magallon offers this reassurance: “you can highlight, you can do whatever you want” because rentals are used books.

The Owl Bookshop also sells new, used and eBooks to accommodate students needs.

Magallon notes that not every book can be rented because of bundling issues, worksheets and customized texts.

Rentals will be shipped to students, who can then drop them off

in the Owl Bookshop at the end of the semester.

“We do ask that when students bring their books back, they bring their paperwork,” Magallon said.

The Owl Bookshop is working on a future system offering instore rentals, which do not need to be shipped to students and can be picked up in-store.

Magallon encourages students to let the bookstore staff know if they have any issues renting online.

“Go through our website and rent through the Owl Bookshop online rental because at least the prices are very, very good and money is coming back to the students,” Magallon said. “Why not give back to yourself, give back to the students?”

The Owl Bookstore is located next to the Campus Center and is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays.

Visit theowlbookshop.com to rent textbooks.

uated. It meant a lot to me, especially seeing my mom,” Giannone said.

He said that education is not easy otherwise everyone would be doing it. However, he said that the beauty of obtaining an education is that no one could ever take it away from you.

Giannone’s advice to students who are going through struggles and want to give up is to look at life in 10-year blocks. “Ask yourself, ‘where do I want to be in life in the future and what decision am I going to make,’” he said.

“It’s not easy, it’s a challenge,” Giannone said. “You have to think and look twice at what you are doing.”

Giannone has been coaching football for about 35 years at the college level and this year he will be coaching the linebackers’ at Citrus.

He has been working for the campus safety department at Citrus for more than 30 years. He started off as a regular campus officer, but began serving as a supervisor 10 years ago.

As head supervisor he is in charge of making sure the entire campus is safe by overseeing everyone in his department and making sure they follow the rules

and regulations.

He says it’s a big responsibility; he is here to serve the community especially the students.

“When I leave the campus and I look back, I have a concern of what goes on here,” Giannone said.

He said that his biggest satisfaction is knowing he did a good job at maintaining a safe campus by being observant and understanding the law.

He always comes to work with a good attitude as he says, it is an important thing to do.

Giannone has inspired me as a student, son, and as a brother to maintain a positive outlook on life.

I have a huge admiration and gratitude for the job that he performs here at Citrus.

“It’s nice to know that other people struggle because everybody thinks ‘I can’t get this,’” Giannone said. “You can. You just have to keep on going.”

Lastly, Giannone said that everything in life costs money and we cannot have everything right away.

“You are probably going to have to work a job,” Giannone said.

“You have to go through a little struggle, but it is worth it in order to be able to do what you want to do.”

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The new Student Services Building is now open and serving students.

All major services such as Admissions & Records, DSP&S, EOP&S, Financial Aid and others are now under one roof as of July.

“When you call it a student services building, that’s what it’s designed for, serving the students,” said Bob Bradshaw, project manager.

Past presidents and vice presidents started planning the Student Services Building more than two decades ago so students would not have to walk throughout the campus to visit various services, Bradshaw said.

The building was scheduled to open in fall 2010, but construction was delayed due to rain and other weather conditions, Bradshaw said.

“It took three years to construct, but the idea started back in 1988,” said Carol Horton, vice president of financial and administrative services.

“It’s a one-stop shop for students,”

Horton said. “It has all the services students need in one location.”

Standing at 55,000 square feet, the Student Services Building cost $24,718,055.

The state funded $5,928,000 and Measure G funded the rest of the construction cost, Horton said.

New services located on the first floor include a bookstore annex and art and coffee bar. Art supplies and some school supplies will be sold in the bookstore annex and Starbucks coffee will be available on campus.

Student art will also be for sale at the coffee bar. The art and coffee bar is due to

open in a few weeks, according to Eric Magallon, bookstore supervisor.

Green technology was also in mind for the building and it is as “energy conserving” as it could be, Bradshaw said.

“We have systems to automatically turn our lights on and off for people. We have our HV/AC system programmed for nighttime and daytime usage. There’s plenty of opportunity for natural lighting with all the windows,” Bradshaw said.

The building dedication is scheduled for Sept. 13 at 3 p.m.

“All the campus is invited to attend,” said Paula Green, director of communica-

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Volleyball ready to serve up a season Daniel Hernandez News Editor

The Citrus College volleyball team is prepared for the 2011 season that began on Aug. 26 and is looking forward to maintaining consistent play.

With a roster of 16 players, 11 of which are freshmen, head coach Shin Jung's outlook on the team remains positive as they began practice on Aug. 15.

“What I look forward to is the consistency in which our volleyball players can play after all this volleyball practices we've gone through,” Jung said. “I just want to see some consistency.”

With an overall record of 813, and a 6-6 in the Western State Conference last season, the Owls hope to bring more team effort to this season to take on competitors like College of the Canyons, Pierce College and Bakersfield College.

Returning player Irena Vig, who is a setter, hopes to bring stability for this season as well as positivity. She said last year they had a number of complications as a few players were unreliable and didn't fully deliver.

“This year is going to be team

effort,” Vig said. “Everyone in the team has equal power and if we all put it together, we are sure to win.”

The strength the team has is the result of having a lot of athletic, smart players Jung said. He also said having 11 freshmen on the team has its weaknesses but he is confident of their intelligence.

“I think that's a huge key for a good volleyball team, not just the body but a player who can play multiple positions and be able to utilize their brain,” Jung said.

Freshmen player Kim Collins is an outside hitter as well as an opposite hitter. She is comfortable with the team and said she has found motivation in Vig and as well as Brenda Moscoso, another returning player, because they always have a positive outlook on practice and work hard, pushing her to work harder.

“Practice has been preparing me for the upcoming season by doing drills that incorporate many things that can happen during a game or match, preparing me for many different outcomes,” said Collins. “I hope to accomplish many things this

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Sept. 6 Oxnard, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9 Antelope Valley, 4 p.m.

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Coach Shin Jung coordinating a volleyball practice on Aug. 15 prepping for their first games of the season on Aug. 26.

season with my teammates.”

Overall, Jung says not a lot has changed. The only difference this year is that the team is being complemented with a lot of talent.

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New head coach, Crystal Rivas, 23, is ready to take on the season with her team athletically and scholastically. “One of my main goals is to help all of my girls become scholar athletes.”

program, she said.

“I loved playing here, I loved the school,” Rivas said. “I want to give back what I got here.”

Rivas has the same ambitions for her team.

“One of my main goals is to help all of my girls become scholar athletes. That’s my goal this season,” Rivas said. “In addition to being successful in the pool, I really want them to succeed outside as well.”

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“Our mindset is to bring confidence and ultimately make playoffs,” Jung said.

The Owl's first home game is Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. against Antelope Valley. Admission is free.

Former player, assistant coach takes the helm

The women’s water polo team has a new head coach, the third in its history.

Crystal Rivas, 23, was named the head coach after serving as assistant coach last season under the leadership of Tim Kyle, who is now coaching water polo at Azusa Pacific University.

“Crystal was able to motivate and teach all aspects of the game very well,” Kyle said.

“She excels when it comes to getting the most out of every athlete.”

Kyle said that he is confident that Rivas “will do just fine” as the women’s team’s head coach.

Rivas grew up in Glendora and attended Charter Oak High School in Covina where she was water polo team captain for four years.

She made First Team All League for three consecutive years.

“I’m really excited, it’s a wonderful opportunity,” Rivas said. “It’s challenging, but I absolutely love coaching. I love water polo.”

After high school, Rivas enrolled in Citrus College, where she played for the women’s water polo team and in her second year was named an AllAmerican.

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Verne where she completed her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts education.

Aside from coaching, she hopes to become an elementary school teacher, which is why she is pursuing a masters of arts in education with a teaching credential.

While a student at Citrus, Rivas met her husband, Brandon Rivas, who is the head coach of the men’s water polo team.

They both attended Charter Oak, where they competed in water polo and swim. They had been friends for a long time but started going out while attending Citrus. He was already

coaching at Citrus at the time.

“She was the assistant coach last year and I felt like she really helped motivate and push the girls,” Rivas said. “I feel like we are going to complement each other’s programs really well and hopefully take Citrus’ men’s and women’s water polo program to the next level the following years to come.”

Aside from coaching, Crystal Rivas enjoys playing water polo, painting, and reading.

Along with her husband, Crystal Rivas has been coaching water polo for five years at the high school level. She has been coaching swim for five years and has been teaching swimming lessons for about seven.

Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her kids and husband.

Returning Citrus water polo player, Olga Justina Quiroz says she is really excited to be competing under the direction of her new coach.

“She is one of the most inspirational women ever,” Quiroz said. “She knows everything in and out of the water. Now as a head coach, it’s more meaningful. Whatever she says goes.

She’s boss.”

Although Rivas has taken on a big responsibility as head coach, she is very confident in what she does.

“I think my background in water polo, both as a player and a coach really speaks for itself,” Rivas said. “I’m very confident that I’m going to do well.”

Sept. 16 Cuyamaca, 1 p.m.

Sept. 20 Cypress, 7 p.m.

Women’s Water Polo Sept. 28 Ventura, 4:15 p.m.

Men’s Water Polo Sept. 7 Chaffey, 7 p.m.

Sept. 28 Ventura, 3 p.m.

Volleyball Sept. 14 Antelope Valley, 5 p.m.

Sept. 28 Ventura, 6 p.m.

Women’s Golf Sept. 26 10 a.m.

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Men’s water polo to dive deeper Bre Payton Features Editor

The men’s water polo team is striving to better their 10-18-0 overall record, and 2-5-0 score in Western State Conference from last year, said head coach Brandon Rivas.

The difference this season is that the fall 2011 team has “more depth.”

There are six returning players, about six to eight freshmen with extensive knowledge of the game, as well as CIF champion utility player, Raul Castinayas, Rivas said.

“It brings a different mentality and work ethic to the program when you have that championship swagger about you,” Rivas said. “Others see him and want to be better than him.”

Rivas is looking forward to the season with returning utility player, Jordan Zeigler who he credits as a very hard worker.

“During practice, he is one of the first ones to finish running laps, and when he’s finished, he gets water, gets rest, then keeps running until everyone else is done,” Rivas said.

This year he will be joined by driver, Ryan Batchelor, 18, who is a left-handed player.

Rivas said he hopes that this fall will afford more goal opportunities for the team, as Bachelor will be able to pass from different angles.

Zeigler said that strengthening defense has become increasingly more important because the Owls will be able to execute a stronger defense because the team is more cohesive.

“Right now practices are very much conditioning and cardio oriented,” Rivas

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Goalie Zach Redd, 21, fends a ball away from the goal during practice on August 17 at the Citrus pool.

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The team spends about 45 minutes in the weight room, with 15-20 minutes of that working on arm and abdominal muscles, he said.

Also, weight room workouts are followed by a half hour increasing cardio stamina on the track and finishing off with time in the pool working on swimming

and building leg muscles by wearing a weight belt while working on treading and passing.

“We have more chemistry this year than last year,” second meter defender, Nathan Fernandez, said. “We work well and get along great. This season is a closer knit group.”

Fernandez hopes that as a more experi-

enced team, they will play better against competitor Golden West College.

“They beat us 22 to 1 last year,” Fernandez said. “I hope this year we can score more.”

The Owls will play twelve games; six will be played at home.

Their first home game will be against Chaffey College, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

Women’s soccer team gears up for season Natalie Miranda Editor in Chief

The women’s soccer team is ready to take on the competition this season.

Head coach Tim Tracey dubs the 2011 season squad as the fittest starting team he has ever had at Citrus College.

“We are farther ahead than we’ve been with any other team,” Tracey said. “It’s a great group of girls and we’re hoping for a very healthy and successful season.”

The Owls finished the 2010 season with 11 wins, five losses and five ties. They ranked fourth in the Western State Conference South Division.

This season the team is comprised of 23 women—six returners and 17 new players.

Midfielder Valerie Eyer, 20, from Upland High School is a new player and enthusiastic about the season.

“I want to make it all the way,” Eyer, 20, said.

In addition to qualifying for the WSC championships, the women have a secondary goal: defeating their biggest competitor LA Pierce College.

In their first match up last season Citrus lost to Pierce 0-3.

The two teams tied 1-1 in their second game. Pierce ranked No.1 in the WSC South Division last season.

“Pierce is always our biggest challenge in conference,”

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Alyssa Lozano, 18, goal keeper for the women’s soccer team stops the ball from entering the goal at soccer practice in preparation for the 2011 season.

Tracey said. “Last year we almost had them twice. We would like to beat them in both games this year.”

Returning defender Chelsea Garvin, 18, a nursing major, said that scoring the first goal against Pierce will give the Owls momentum in their quest to defeat their toughest opponent.

She said that the key to the

team’s success lies in “learning each others’ strengths and weaknesses.”

The Owls lost their first game against East LA College 1-3 but came back and beat Mira Costa College 4-0.

The team’s first home game is Sept. 6 against Oxnard College at 7 p.m. in Citrus Stadium.

Admission is free.

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Defender Amber Viloria, 18, practices her kicks on the practice field as the soccer team preps for the 2011 season.

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Local restaurant dishes out the right stuff Movers and Shakers

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Where to go for pizza is one of life’s persistent questions.

Petrillo’s Pizza on Route 66 has my vote.

I ordered a plain cheese pizza with moderate sized crust.

The mozzarella cheese was thick and gooey and full of flavor. There really isn’t anything more satisfying than a hefty amount of mozzarella cheese on pizza.

The sauce is a perfect complement to the cheese, with the right amount of oregano seeping through. The tomato sauce itself has the right balance of bitter and sweet.

There is a visible amount of oil on top of the pizza but it enhances the mozzarella, rather than leaving customers feeling heavy. Petrillo’s Pizza also offers other Italian staples: spaghetti, lasagna, tortellini and calzones.

The tortellini pasta had a cohesive consistency but tasted like they came from a box. It was obvious the noodles were

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The cheese pizza from Petrillo’s Pizza is as good as it tastes. Petrillo’s is the perfect place to get away from campus for some quality pizza.

rinsed after they were boiled because the sauce did not stick to the noodles.

The sauce was slightly sweet, so for those who prefer more of a bitter or salty taste, it wouldn’t hurt to opt for alfredo sauce.

During lunch hours the atmosphere in Petrillo’s is very relaxing. It is dim in the restaurant with most of the light coming

from the windows. Patrons come and go from the restaurant, but for the most part it is quiet and a perfect place to get away from the loud noises of campus.

For those quick bites between classes, or just to hang out with friends on your down time, drive past the Little Ceasar’s and Dominos chains and indulge

in some great Italian style pizza.

A medium pizza runs around $13 for eight slices compared to the large $5 pizza one can get at Little Ceasar’s—but the taste is worth the extra eight dollars.

Takeout is also available at Petrillo’s Pizza. They are located at 750 W. Route 66 #A. Their telephone number is 626335-1289.

Smooth transition to new fashion season Samantha Lopez

For those days when you’re stuck looking for parking before class, blast these tunes to get you through the stressful time.

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by Black Sabbath “Stuck in the Middle With You”

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Transitioning from a summer wardrobe to fall clothing is a tricky feat in Southern California.

The sun doesn't seem to quit until late September to mid October, giving us time to think ahead for our fall wardrobe.

With a few tips and tricks, many of our beloved summer pieces can transition to fit cooler weather conditions.

Ladies, the simplest trick is to invest in tights, thick socks, stockings, or all three before you start stocking up on the faux fur.

Take that favorite romper you've rocked nearly all summer. It can work perfectly worn with a cardigan and tights. Shorts worn over thick knit tights offer an easy option for breezier conditions.

Those that dare to bare can don a pair of thigh high stockings or socks and pair them with a dress or mini-skirt.

Feel free to play with prints and patterns for socks, stockings and tights. Polka dots are definitely in this fall, so kick off the trend early into the season and pair tights or socks in a fun print with your favorite skirt.

Guys, the key to a smooth fashion transition lies in the layers. Give new life to summer tanks and thin tees by layering them beneath flannels, cardigans and light jackets. Denim is always in. Layering a tee beneath a denim jacket is effortless.

Ladies can do some layering of their own. Pair a sheer summery top beneath a faux fur vest - a hot look this fall.

When it comes to kicks, ladies and gentleman swap the sandals for a pair of oxfords. Oxfords are the cooler, more refined brother to sneakers. Oxfords are comfortable and add a bit of polish to your overall look too.

Aldoshoes.com offers a variety of colors and designs for both men and women and at great deals, too. Forever 21 stores also have

“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses “You Drive Me Crazy” by Britney Spears “I Drove All Night”

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Due to high temperatures, the transition from summer to fall fashions is a slow one, but layering cloth­ ing is the trick to getting it right. Dejuante Poples, 22, business major, and Susan Nguyen, 19, behav­ ioral sciences, show us how to beat the heat.

a variety of laced, buckled and print oxfords.

Ladies can pair oxfords with everything from shorts to skirts to skinny jeans.

For guys, oxfords look best with a pair of slacks or fitted pants and a thin button-up.

For those looking to get into the groove of things this fall, invest in these fall fashion must haves.

If men and woman must invest in one thing this fall, make it a pair of cords. An alternative to the basic jean, cords allow for an easier transition to cooler conditions.

The second must have this fall is a turtleneck. For a preppy look, pair a turtleneck beneath a coat. When worn under a dress,

a turtleneck offers a retro vibe for ladies.

Coats are must haves for fall, but the key is to look for one that’s not too heavy or one that adds extra weight to your look.

Invest in a knee-length coat in a fun print or color. H&M has great knee-length coats for men and woman, starting as low as $29.

Saying goodbye to summer isn't all bad.

Sure we’re going to miss sleeping in, beach trips and long summer nights, but we’re also excited to head to class early, fight one another over parking and sit in on classes with the other hundred students trying to add.

At least we can do all of the above in style.

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by AC/DC “Drive My Car”

by The Beatles “Little Red Corvette” by Prince “School Days”

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For the love of food: why I can’t put the fork down Natalie Miranda Editor In Chief

I just can’t get over it.

Food, that is.

I’ve always had an obsession with food.

Not just trying new and exotic foods, but eating until I can’t breathe—and then eating some more.

If you ask me what my favorite food is, I can’t just answer by saying Japanese or Colombian because they are all my favorite.

If you ask me what my favorite meal of the day is, I will tell you all of them.

I look forward to eating at all hours of the day. While I’m eating breakfast I want to know what I’m going to eat for lunch; when I’m eating dinner I want to know what we’re going to have for dinner the

next day, not because I have to prepare to cook but I have to prepare to eat.

Friends and family consider my obsession with food a laughing matter, often mocking me when I’m lying on the couch after a large family barbecue where I once again over indulged.

To add to my gluttony, my uncle is a taco man and it’s a sure bet that when he’s cooking you can find me stuffing my mouth with at least six chicken tacos and one or two quesadillas with massive amounts of cheese.

Anytime I go out to eat with friends or family who know my eating habits, they give me the food they couldn’t finish. When I answer with a “no thanks,” they simply give me their plate anyway knowing I do, in fact, want to finish their food.

When I return from traveling abroad and people ask what I loved most about my visit my answer is always the same: the food.

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Eating burgers and pizza while I’m in the heart of Honduras or Peru is not an option. Why settle for something I can get at home when I can eat something that I’ve never even heard of before?

Trying new foods that look weird was something I was forced to do as a child, and I thank my

parents all the time for that.

When I was younger my parents made me try lengua, or cow tongue. It’s still a favorite of mine today, and we usually eat it in tacos or burritos.

The most insane thing I’ve eaten while in another country was piranha—yes the fish with

razor sharp teeth. We were in the middle of the jungles of Peru and our host family cooked it up for us.

Despite my expectations, it was the best tasting fish I’ve ever had.

In the movie “Ratatouille” Remy makes his brother Emile try cheese and grapes to experience the combination and the animation replicates the two flavors coming together in a sort of dance that pleases the eye, replicating the flavor and how it pleases the taste buds.

That’s how I feel about food.

When I eat, a dance and symphony take place inside me.

I guess one could say that’s why I love eating so much. I love tasting the amazing combinations of food and I just can’t get over the feeling of satisfaction I get when I eat a great meal.

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Secrets bind four women Emily Rios Managing Editor

Tragedy and how one event can alter the course of your life, is central to author Heather Gudenkauf’s second novel.

Told from the point of view of four women, "These Things Hidden" explores what happens when people are bound by secrets and how far they will go to keep those secrets hidden to protect those they love.

Allison Glenn, a girl from the small town of Linden Falls, Iowa, was a high school standout destined for great things until one stormy night when she commits a heinous crime and tries to cover it up.

She fails and spends five years in prison leaving behind her family and a town wondering how things went so wrong for its shining star.

At the age of 21, Allison is released from prison. She tries to reconnect with her parents, who want nothing to do with her.

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is eager to speak with her younger sister Brynn. She needs to know how Brynn is doing and is desperate to have her beloved younger sister back in her life.

The shy and fragile Brynn has had to live with the whispers around town regarding her sister and struggles with the secrets of that night that never came out during Allison’s trial. She is striving to forget not only that night, but her sister as well.

The third point of view comes from Claire; a bookstore owner, who with her husband, is happily raising her adopted son Joshua.

The fourth is that of Charm, a young nursing student who abandoned Joshua at a fire station when he was an infant.

Throughout the 337-page novel how the lives of these four women are intertwined is revealed in a slow, suspenseful progression.

The reader becomes instantly enthralled in the story’s intricacies and the revelations about the role little Joshua plays in their lives.

"These Things Hidden" is a powerful and poignant novel dealing with familial relationships, secrets, overwhelming guilt and what happens when you are forced to deal with the consequences of your actions.

It sets readers’ hearts racing as they peel away at the layers of secrets and discover what these women did in the name of love to protect others and themselves.

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Got a cold? Try natural cures first Bre Payton Features Editor

My family considers visiting the doctor a last resort.

Instead we use herbs and supplements to remedy colds, influenza and headaches.

Friends of ours, on the other hand, visit the doctor on a constant basis. We Paytons just shake our heads whenever they discuss new medications and surgical procedures at our family’s weekend barbeques.

When flu season gets going, we administer Echinacea and Goldenseal root as a cure.

The Echinacea flower has purple petals and according to naturalherbsguide.com Echinacea “Increases the activity of the immune system by stimulating white blood cells, which attacks the viruses and bacteria that lead to illness or infection.”

The University of Maryland reports that “a meta-analysis of 14 clinical studies examining the effect of Echinacea on the incidence and duration of the common cold found that Echinacea supplements decreased the odds of getting a cold by 58 percent. It also shortened the duration of a cold by 1.4 days.”

The Goldenseal plant has flowers that resemble daisies and produces raspberry-like

berries. It has been found to ease symptoms like: aches, pains, indigestion, and stomach pains associated with colds and flu.

Used together, they work as a fast-acting remedy that can be purchased in supermarkets such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.

Eating well is important to one’s overall well-being as well. Many supplements and vitamins can be absorbed through unprocessed foods and cultured dairy products.

Cultured yogurt, organic cheese and spinach contain calcium that can be absorbed similarly to calcium supplements.

Oranges contain vitamin C and D; acai and blueberries are packed with antioxidants and enzymes that assist the digestive tract to breakdown food.

Probiotics like acidophilus can be taken in a powder form mixed with a liquid to culture the naturally occurring bacteria inside the intestines.

These bacteria keep the body’s digestive system balanced and regulated while possessing nutrients.

Avoiding harmful foods is as equally important as making sure the right ones are consumed regularly.

The Livestrong Foundation suggests salt, animal protein and caffeine, may leech calcium from the teeth and bones in your body.

Calcium supplements may help offset this loss.

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Herbal supplements can be found in health food stores to remedy common ailments and promote wellness.

Calcium researcher Robert P. Heaney, M.D. told CBS Money Watch that this mineral can also help to keep weight off, protect the heart, improve menstrual moods and protect against colon cancer.

Calcium is the supplement of choice among the females in my family as it eases the uncomfortable symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome.

Congestion and difficulty breathing during a cold can be remedied by the stalk of the Lobelia flower.

Lobelia works as a relaxant while also dilating air passages

to increase respiration. It also stimulates the adrenal glands to release the hormone epinephrine, which causes the airways to relax according to NurtiSanus.com.

Ginger root has a variety of benefits like relieving achy muscles, relieving cramps and rejuvenating skin and reports the Huffington Post.

It is an herbal supplement to keep on hand during road trips and flights, as it eases the queasiness associated with motion sickness.

If that bucket of fried chicken ever gets too tough to

keep down, try using charcoal.

The black, carbon powder, can be found in low dosage capsules and sold in drug stores.

It is a go-to supplement for our family when rich or greasy foods become too much to handle.

Before you grab the bottle of Nyquil from the medicine cabinet in the middle of the night, or give your child a dose of Motrin, consider herbal alternatives and natural supplements first, the effectiveness may come as a surprise even to skeptics.

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Glamour and growing pains: that awkward moment Sydney Presley A&E Editor

The “awkward stage” usually begins in middle school when your head is still too big for your lanky body, the opposite sex is still a foreign species, and your parents “just don’t understand!”

However, unlike the satisfying resolution reached at the end of an episode of “Full House,” these problems can’t be solved in 30 minutes, nor do they necessarily disappear at the end of your teenage years.

In fact, the early 20s can be some of the most awkward years of a person’s life.

For many students, the college years are, in a sense, limbo.

In legal terms you are an “adult.”

But from a psychological standpoint, we are still figuring out how to deal with complex and mature issues.

And forget about dealing with these problems over a drink at the bar.

We are juggling pressures in our first

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crummy job experience, school, our parents, relationship drama, friends, and the cherry on top: taxes.

Take a look at your peers, and you may find a full spectrum of ways to deal with this stage of life.

Some people are afflicted with the “Peter Pan disease.”

They cling to the idea that they have

a choice to never grow up.

At the other extreme are those on the fast track into adulthood.

They are convinced that they need to “put a ring on it” by the time they finish their general education.

These two takes make me, and I am sure many others, confused and a bit unsure of the progress they have made so far towards becoming a full-fledged, completely ripened adult.

I am no expert. I am learning day by day.

At age 15, I thought I found my identity.

Later I realized that not only should a human being never wear that much eyeliner, but also that I have grown so much since the year that I thought was my “prime.”

Now at age 20, I have been forced to give up my kindergarten dreams of becoming the sixth Spice Girl and think about landing a “real job,” although I still wear the platform shoes from time to time.

I just quit another of my minimum wage summer jobs.

Not only was it a lesson in and of itself, but also it forever will be a deterrent from my ever again being near

frozen yogurt.

I also recently changed my Facebook relationship status after nearly two years, from “in a relationship” to “single.”

And, of course, my parents witnessed it all, because they, too, have made their way into the wonderful world of social networking.

My experiences are not unique.

Everyone I know who is my age is going through similar, if not, identical struggles.

Our generation is working through problems that older generations have all gone through before, but we’re doing it with the addition of social media sites.

Faced with constant and instant overexposure, we ironically can feel like we are all alone.

This awkward stage is such a sophomoric one that no one wants to admit it.

We are trying so hard to impress other 18-25 year olds, who, in reality, are going through the exact same thing.

Loosen up and laugh about it.

Take on these new happenings, but also take time to absorb these new lessons.

Adulthood is not a race.

Embrace the awkward.

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Letter Perform acts of kindness on campus from the editor Daniel Hernandez News Editor

Natalie Miranda Editor in Chief

Thinking back to my first semester at Citrus College I can now say I was walking blindly.

I didn’t get involved in anything, never talked to anyone in any of my classes, never set foot in the library and did not even know we had a campus newspaper.

Fast-forward a few semesters and here I am in my second semester as editor in chief of the paper, writing for students who are probably sharing the same experiences as I had.

My goal as editor in chief is to get students informed and help take the blinders off.

I know that coming to college fresh out of high school or even transferring from another campus can seem daunting and students often get lost in the mix trying to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings.

Knowing where particular services are on campus and what events are to take place may take some students a while to figure out. It took me two semesters to know we even had a café.

My hope is that by reading the Clarion students would not only know what is happening on campus and what Citrus has to offer, but also to get inspired to get involved in some way, whether it be a club, student government, the Clarion or a sport.

I can honestly say that joining forces with other students who share similar interests as yours truly makes college the best years of your life.

We at the Clarion try our best to inform students, so we hope you do your part and get involved.

Reading the paper may seem ancient, like something only your grandparents do, but I can guarantee there is something in here that will catch your attention every issue.

I know everyone is on the Internet 24/7 thanks to all the great technology we have and we’re online, too. Check out our website, theclariononline.com, if reading the inkon-paper Clarion isn’t your thing.

As the Clarion staff, we try our best to give students what they need to know and what they want to know—a buffet of stories, if you will.

If you feel there is something we are missing or something you’d like to see in the Clarion, don’t hesitate to email us.

While reading an article, if you disagree or think our staff didn’t do a stellar job on covering a story, share it with us in a letter to the editor so we can better serve you.

We thrive off student readership and hope that you find as much enjoyment in reading the Clarion as we do in producing it.

With a new semester in mind and the feeling of starting fresh with new classes, new professors and new classmates should also come the feeling of kindness.

With a diverse campus of students, faculty and staff, we all are going through different stages in our lives. Sometimes our preoccupations with our own problems and concerns can cause us to become unaware of our surroundings and behave in a cold manner towards others.

It is stressful to keep up with classes, work a job on the side, deal with relationship problems, or family issues. Nevertheless, everyone should channel that stress into doing random acts of kindness on and off campus.

So you may be having a bad day today. Others will go through it tomorrow or the day after. But if a random individual had simply smiled at you, wouldn’t that have made your day feel less stressful?

It certainly would have made my day better. Smiling as you are walking to class can make a huge difference in other people’s lives and it doesn’t cost a cent to do so. The best part is that it will make you feel better when you receive a smile back.

Another simple act involves

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listening. Our generation seems to have forgotten how to listen to others. Most often we want to do the talking, or we multitask instead of focusing exclusively on the conversation. If you invest even a few minutes of your time in listening attentively to a friend, a classmate, or a family member, it could make a huge difference in their lives.

We all carry ourselves a certain way. Some of us put no effort in to what we wear and some of us are fashion trendsetters. Nevertheless, complimenting an individual on how they look can help those with low self-esteem feel better.

However, compliments should not only be based on appearance. We all have unique characteristics that define us and helps carry ourselves. Complimenting those extra efforts made by some could help bring in a positive feeling to the one being complemented.

Recognizing each other for the work that is being put in as a student, as faculty, and as a staff member can help create a better learning environment for all.

Lastly, students sometimes forget that professors have lives outside of the classroom, but they are here to work for the stu-

dents. Teachers are people who care about student success, especially here at Citrus. Greeting your professor with a “good morning,” or a “goodbye,” can make the semester a memorable one.

Professors should also do the same.

I challenge every student, faculty, and staff to practice kindness amongst each other.

Let’s make this a memorable semester.

Be creative and come up with your own acts of kindness and implement them in your every day life.

Amazon tax: Let the people decide Bre Payton Features Editor

Collecting sales tax from Amazon.com Inc. may seem like a fair thing for California to ask of such a large corporation, especially since the state remains in a desperate financial bind – but don’t be fooled.

Raising taxes does not automatically generate income for the state.

In fact, California lost jobs and revenue because of ABx1 28, the bill that Governor Jerry Brown signed into law June 28, which requires large out-of-state retailers to pay a use tax if the company maintains a presence within the state.

Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. is refusing to comply with these new tax expansions.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Amazon.com has dropped thousands of vendors from its’ site in an effort to do away with a ‘physical presence’ within the state that would render it subject to taxation.

“Amazon… has cost Califor-

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nia over 18,000 lost jobs and $4.1 billion loss in sales resulting in over $7 billion in lost economic activity in 2010 alone,” the California Retailers Association trade group told the Times.

The tax is expected to capture an estimated $1 billion in revenue that previously went uncollected by cash-strapped California.

Forcing large corporation that employees so many Californians, to collect sales tax is a risky no-

tion.

California is not the first state to enforce these tax policies. It is following the example of Rhode Island, North Carolina and several other states including New York, which is currently being sued by Amazon.com in an attempt to repeal the tax.

Clearly, it is not worth losing $7 billion dollars in economic activity in an attempt to save an estimated $1 billion in tax revenue.

While the tax is currently part

of the law, Californian’s should be able to decide whether it stays, or goes. It is, after all, their jobs and businesses that are at risk of being affected by less economic activity.

It is unfair to implement a new tax law without the consent of the people paying the tax. The matter should be dealt with in the November election, so the people can undo the harm that has been done to the economy through increased taxation.

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Preparedness on campus is a must Following numerous shootings and bomb threat attempts on college campuses throughout the U.S., all of Citrus College should participate and be in full support of the upcoming lockdown drill scheduled for Sept. 22.

The most recent campus lockdown occurred at Santa Monica College after reports of a gunman on campus on Aug. 16. The mother of a student who stated that she heard gunshots and glass breaking immediately called 911. Although the lockdown was lifted after an hour since no evidence was found of a gunman.

It was great preparedness by the student, mother and the campus.

Although Citrus is known for being a safe campus, preparedness amongst students, faculty and staff will ensure that we familiarize ourselves with basic procedures on how to respond to such attempts if they were to occur.

Campus Security does a good job with overseeing the campus, however, they are not armed or trained to deal with a real life scenario.

Therefore, the Glendora Police Department will be participating in the lockdown drill.

Be aware that our campus is a public campus, it is not gated, and anyone can step in and out at any time of the day.

Students who attend class on the day of the drill between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., need to consider the drill to be a serious practical activity by following the given instructions provided by instructors.

Some may feel that the drill will interrupt your lecture and class time. However, with advanced notice, professors can work around the given date to ensure that no test will be given for that class meeting.

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Managing Editor Emily Rios

Online Editor Emily Rios

News Editor Daniel Hernandez

Features Editor Bre Payton

Sports Editor Natalie Miranda

Entertainment Editor Sydney Presley

OP/ED Editor Roselva Dior Citrus College Clarion

The reality of the matter is that an intruder with intentions of criminal acts will not warn officials or professors when he or she is going to take action.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University had a lockdown on Aug. 4 for more than five hours after students reported seeing a man with a gun on the school’s grounds. Although they didn’t capture a gunman, police released a sketch of the possible gunman and it was said that the man was shielding the gun with a cloth.

The university’s campus had a tragic incident in 2007 when student Seung-Hui Cho shot and killed 32 students and faculty, along with himself.

He wounded 25 others in the shooting rampage.

Being aware and willing to participate in the drill will help GPD, Campus Security and your professors make this event beneficial to you, the

student.

Situations like this can occur anywhere. This knowledge that the drill carries on to you will benefit you in the long run for any outside scenario you come across.

Once you become familiar with lockdown protocols, you can help others become aware and prepared.

By becoming involved and aware of these emergency preparedness drills, we can help prevent tragedies from happening.

Students, faculty and staff can refer to the Safety Guidelines & Emergency Procedures brochure to review procedures for a shooter on campus through the follow, http://www.citruscollege.edu/citrus-alert/Documents/EmGuidelinesWeb_Layout_1.pdf

Fresh start; set your priorities Welcome, all you new students.

Congratulations to returning students for making progress toward your educational goals.

Those of us who are experienced Citrus College students, you have a sense of what the school year has in store for us.

However, all of us, especially freshman, need to take time to think.

How can we best set out on our own educational path, take advantage of our many opportunities, and further mature into adulthood?

Consider these tips and you will achieve success academically, socially, and personally.

You may also come to find that enrolling in community college was the best choice you have ever made.

College is a major life adjustment.

Parents and teachers let go of your hand, and suddenly you are responsible for choosing your classes as well as making sure that you effectively complete them.

Being an adult means making sure you attend all your classes and complete all your work on time.

Your college performance should be your best, so make sure to hone the basics: efficient note taking, time management, study skills, and actually reading the textbook.

Do not hesitate to speak up in class and to ask questions.

More importantly, when you do experience difficulty in your courses, make use of your profes-

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sors’ office hours to keep open communication and build relationships with your teachers.

Remember that grades are not given: they are earned.

Many of the friendships you will make in college are the bonds that will last well into your adulthood.

You will meet people from a variety of locations and backgrounds, all in different stages of life.

It is up to you to utilize this opportunity and start networking with your peers.

Extra-curricular activities are a great way to socialize with faculty and peers who have similar interests.

Try new things: audition for a show at the Haugh Performing Arts Center, explore your writing skills by joining the Citrus College Clarion, or join a club.

Getting involved in campus life will help you discover new hobbies and develop talents you may have not realized you had before.

These connections may help you

in your future career path.

College is a time of great personal growth.

If you start it off with a solid foundation, these can easily be “the best years of your life.”

Now you are able to make your own choices, but make sure they are wise ones.

You are bound to experience slipups or lapses of judgment, but you must use these mistakes and set backs as learning opportunities and grow from them.

Change your mindset from that of an adolescent to that of an adult.

Hold yourself accountable for your actions and their consequences.

You must stop solely thinking in the “now” and instead think of the much broader future.

Realize that your actions may affect you for the rest of your life.

Be your own teacher and invest in yourself. Some of the most profound lessons we learn during college years are not taught in the classroom.

There are many handbooks on how to survive one’s college years.

However, only you can max this opportunity to its potential.

Growing up can be fun, painful, exciting, beautiful.

By considering these insights, you will have a better chance of achieving your goals.

Make academic performance your number one priority, but also take this time to expand socially and mature personally.

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QUARTERBACK EXPECTED TO THROW FAR, GO FAR

By Bre Payton Features Editor

Natalie Miranda Citrus College Clarion

Offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Ben Noo­ nan goes over plays with quarterback Blake Loncar dur­ ing football practice.

The Owls’ starting quarterback has his coaches anticipating an exciting 2011 season.

Described as having an NFL arm, Blake Loncar, 19, six feet, five inches tall and 225 pounds, was recruited from Los Osos High School in Alta Loma, by Citrus’ offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, Ben Noonan.

“I went to all of his games,” Noonan said “He was the best quarterback in the area.”

During his senior year, Loncar would pass an average of 160.4 yards per game, totaling 2,246 yards from 2009 to 2010.

According to head coach Ron Ponciano, Loncar’s athleticism runs in the family.

“His mother just about runs their poor Labrador to death,” Ponciano said.

“When I’m out walking, she’ll run past me with a ‘hey, Coach!’”

Loncar said his love for sports started with watching football on TV as a kid.

“I’m a huge Denver Broncos fan,” Loncar said.

He began playing baseball at the age of four until his eighth grade year when it became apparent he needed a change.

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He’s gonna have a heck of a year. People will know who he is by the end of the season.

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“Baseball was just too slow for me,” Loncar said. “Football has more action.”

He started playing as quarterback for Rancho Cucamonga Pop Warner his eighth grade year, a position he enjoys, because, he says he likes being in control of offense.

In fall 2010, Loncar started all 10 games for the Owls. He passed for an average of 155 yards per game, totaling 1,550 yards last season. He completed 127 of 250 passes, and threw 15 touchdowns against nine interceptions, which earned him second team All-Central Conference honors.

“Citrus gave me the opportunity to play as a freshman when other schools wanted to grey-shirt me,” Loncar said.

Loncar improved dramatically during his first year at Citrus College, especially in the second half of the football season, Ponciano said. “He’s not even close to the guy he’s gonna be. He’s got an incredible future in front of him,” hesaid.

Loncar has practiced with receivers continually during off season, on his own time and without the assistance of coaches, Noonan said.

He regularly attends weekend football camps, and devotes 10 to 12 hours a day practicing, working out and watching film from opposing teams’ previous games

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during football season.

“He’s gonna have a heck of a year,” Ponciano said. “People will know who he is by the end of the season.”

The Owls’ first game of the season is Saturday, Sept. 3 at West Los Angeles College. Their first home game will be against College of the Canyons on Saturday, Sept.17.

Scouts from several universities, including the University of Hawaii and New Mexico State University have been recruiting Loncar play football next year.

Loncar has not yet decided what school he is going to attend “As of now, my options are pretty open,” Loncar said.

“I would love to leave California.”

A major challenge for Citrus will be protecting Loncar from tackles.

All five of the offensive lineman who played for Citrus last year have received scholarships to universities. This year’s linemen are all freshman.

Ponciano calls Loncar a “tough guy.”

When asked if he’s hurting, Loncar will always reply with “I’m good, Coach,” Ponciano said “He’s going to get paid for playing football one day, if he can stay humble and stay hungry,” Ponciano said. “There’s a difference between a good quarterback and a great one. He’s got a chance at being a great one.”

Owls Home Game Schedule Sept. 17-Canyons 1 p.m.

Oct. 1-San Bernardino Valley 1 p.m.

Oct. 8-Riverside 1 p.m.

Oct. 29 LA Harbor 1 p.m.

Nov. 5 Moorpark 1 p.m.