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NEWS BRIEFS LOCAL JUDGE ORDERS PROBE OF WEST COVINA COPS ROLE IN SEX CASE In Pomona, on March 1, a judge Monday temporarily lifted the prison sentence of a convicted attempted rapist, saying the District Attorney's Office failed to disclose a West Covina police detective's alleged misconduct. In a motion filed in Pomona Superior Court Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
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STATE JERRY BROWN ANNOUNCES BID FOR GOVERNOR California’s Democratic attorney general, Jerry Brown, announced his candidacy for governor on March 2 in a video on his Web site. He expressed that he had the experience and the knowledge to put the state back on track. Brown, 71, was California is governor from 1975 to 1983. He is running against Republicans Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner. Source: Los Angeles Times
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ANNOUNCEMENTS SPRING 2010 TRANSFER FAIR The Career/Transfer Center will be holding their annual Spring 2010 transfer fair on Thursday, March 25 from 10 a.m through 1 p.m in the Campus Center Mall. The fair will host approximately 40 fouryear institutions (CSU, UC, private schools). The purpose of the fair is to expose students to various transfer institutions. Students will have the opportunity to meet with university representatives to discuss transfer options, requirements and to better assist them in understanding the transfer proces.
H1N1 VACCINE AVAILABLE The Health Center will be providing the H1N1 vaccine free of charge until the end of March and while supplies last. Students can come in and make an appointment to recieve the vaccine. The Health Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Or call (626) 914-8671
NATIONAL OBAMA ANNOUNCES ‘TURNAROUND’ GRANTS Obama has proposed $900 million more next year in grants for school systems that commit to improving their struggling schools. This new “turnaround” grant hopes to fight the dropout rate among U.S. high schools students and aims to improve low-performing schools. To receive the turnaround grants for their districts, officials must draft a set of criteria to determine their lowest performing schools. To be eligible, a school must have either state test scores in the bottom 5 percent or high school graduation rates below 60 percent. Once the Department of Education has approved the criteria, winners will be chosen by officials in each state.
TRANSFER PREVIEW DAY LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY A transfer preview day at Loyola Marymount University will be happening on Friday, March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The day will include a campus tour, financial aid and a admission information session, transfer student panels, prizes and breakfast and lunch are included. If you’re interested please RSVP by March 10 by emailing transfer@lmu.edu or call (310) 338-7318.
Source: Los Angeles Times
INTERNATIONAL 8.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE SHAKES CHILE On Feb. 27 a massive 8.8 earthquake rattled Chile, and is one of the strongest on record. At least 763 people were killed and many are still missing. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced that nearly 14,000 army and navy troops deployed throughout Chile’s coastal communities to contain looting were clearing the way for aid to be distributed. U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived on March 2 in Santiago, Chile’s capital, with pledges of support.
HACIENDA HEIGHTS WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP The Hacienda Heights Women’s Club has a $1500 scholarship they would like to give to a student at Citrus College. Students wanting to apply for this scholarship must meet the following requirements: must be a Hacienda Heights resident, carry 12 units and have a 3.0 GPA. If interested visit the Financial Aid Office or call (626) 857-4068.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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More than half of student body qualifies for financial aid Sandra Lopez
Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver
CLARION EDITOR IN CHIEF The student body at Citrus College is a very needy group. This is the conclusion of Lilia Medina, director of financial aid, who expressed concern about the increasing number of Citrus students who qualify for financial aid. There are currently 11,741 students enrolled at Citrus College for the spring 2010 semester. More than half of those students qualify for some form of financial aid, Medina said. So far this semester 6,446 students have been deemed eligible to receive the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW). In order to qualify for the BOGW, students must meet certain criteria determined by one of three methods. Method A requires that students be enrolled in public assistance programs, such as TANF/CalWORKS, or SSI/SSP. Method B is based on the student’s income from the previous year. Method C is for students who are eligible to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As of the beginning of March, the Financial Aid Office has processed 10,316 BOGWs for students who qualify under method A, B, or C of the program. Many of these students meet the income standards that are based on the federal poverty guidelines, which are published each year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Based on Medina’s information, of the 10,316 students processed by her staff, 6,446 are currently enrolled and have had BOGW cover their student fees, and only 49 were determined as not being eligible or denied. So far $3,236,270 has been waived in student fees to the 6,446 students who applied for the 2009-2010 BOGW program. Of these students who are eligible for the BOGW program, 99 percent are also eligible for FAFSA or other federal Pell Grant programs. Many Citrus students are struggling to pay for college, and they need this information, Medina said. “The number of students who qualify for federal aid is a reflection of the student body,” she said. “Fifty to 60 percent of our students have incomes under the federal poverty level.” During the 2008-2009 school year, 6,100 students were in the BOGW program. Those numbers have significantly increased between
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fall 2009 and the beginning of the 2010 semester. For the 2009-2010 school year, 3,659 students have qualified for the federal Pell Grant program. So far, $10,602,860 has been distributed to Citrus students in Pell Grants. The maximum amount for qualifying full-time students is $5,350. On the Citrus College financial aid Web site (available at http://www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/finaid/Pages/default.aspx), students access scholarship programs, verify disbursement dates, and links to the FAFSA Web site, along with other federal/state funded programs. Students may also go to Student Employment Services, an office that makes job referrals and provides students with opportunities for mock interviews and resume writing courses. “Salaries have been affected because there is such a high demand for jobs,” said Tedd Goldstein, Student Employment Services supervisor. The high unemployment rate has made it important for students to know how to market themselves to potential employers. So who are the typical Citrus College students of today? “We have a younger student body on campus,” said Lan Hao, director of institutional research. She said that 74 percent of Citrus College students are 24 years of age or younger, compared to 58 percent statewide. Hao also stated that the college has a 42 percent representation of Hispanic students compared to the statewide data of 30 percent representation. Another statistic derived from the 2008 Community College Survey of Student Engagement is that 44 percent of Citrus students are working full-time, 23 percent are non-native English speakers, and 23 percent have children living with them.
Lucinda Over, dean of counseling, assembled the presentation “Who are our students?” for Flex Day on Feb. 17. “I knew that we had students that were poor, but I did not know that more than half of our students were poor under the BOG guideline poverty levels,” she said. For the Flex Day workshop, Dale Salwak, professor of language arts, gathered input and data and reflected on his 37 years of teaching at Citrus College to describe today’s students. Salwak focused on a letter written by Dennis Korn, a professor in the Automotive, Career and Technical program, which reads, “Our students are everyone. They represent the diversity of California… They are a reflection of us, our efforts, of our passion.” Salwak offered possible reasons why some students experience an inability to focus on their studies. He cited examples of first-generation college students who often come from low-income families. Many of these students are lacking in literacy skills and are overwhelmed by home issues. Some did not do their best in high school and are looking for a second chance to succeed. Salwak called these students the “survivors.” On the other side of the spectrum are the well-prepared, computer literate students from homes with stable incomes. “Each student has his or her own challenges, talents, and potential,” Salwak said. Students may pick up scholarship applications in the Financial Aid Office, Admissions and Records, or the Foundation Office. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 2, by 4:30 p.m.
Sandra Lopez can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
Income Standards for 2009-2010 Family Size
Income
1 person
$15,600
2 people
$21,000
3 people
$26,400
4 people
$31,800
5 people
$37,200
6 people
$42,600
7 people
$48,000
8 people
$53,400
Each Additonal $5,400 Family Member These standards are based upon the federal poverty guidelines as published each year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Student government urges campus to pass representation fee Cheyenne Scharff CLARION CORRESPONDANT Student government officers have once again proposed a Student Representation Fee and might plan to place it on the May 25 ballot. The $1 optional fee, a ballot proposal that failed in December 2009, would allocate funding for better representation of students at higher government levels and bring in an estimated revenue of $22,320, ASCC president Karlyn Bradley said. The proposal garnered 106 yes votes and 97 no votes in the December 2009 election, but did not receive the two-thirds majority required by student government law. The $1 fee would fund expenses incurred by students who attend events such as the annual "March in March" in Sacramento. Student government officers will be attending this year, but the Associated Students of Citrus College executive board members have said they cannot afford to bring any other students along.
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The ASCC Executive Board voted to spend an amount no more than $3,000 on a flight to attend the “March in March.” “[Last year] many students did not want to go,” said student trustee Karine Ponce said. “If our students were to vote and go to meetings, it would change the way Sacramento looks at us,” Board of Trustees
member Sue Keith said. “It helps them to understand who our students are and what concerns them.” "I absolutely support the Student Representation Fee on our campus," said student activities supervisor Adrienne Thompson. "It will generate income that is solely directed to providing advocacy and lobbying for students at the campus, local, state and even federal levels. On some campuses, such as Sacramento City College and Santiago Canyon College, the fee is already mandatory. Barstow and Rio Hondo community colleges allow students to refuse payment of the fee on religious, political or moral grounds. "It is like the price of a taco," said ASCC Senator Tamara Dubini. "It's really a big difference when you’re counting the number of students it is going to help." "During these times of massive budget cuts, I find it sad that the Associated Students don't have the money to provide buses to the 'March in March' for our student body,” Thompson said. Some worry that the ASCC isn't visible
enough to students. "I want students that we're representing to be able to sit in front of us," Bradley said. "There's a lot more that goes on that students don't know about." Students are welcome to attend student government’s weekly board meetings, but they rarely do. Bradley hopes to organize a Town Hall meeting where students will express concerns to ASCC members, and ASCC members will be able to address them. "I want students that we're representing to know why we're here and what we're doing," Bradley said. ASCC meetings are scheduled for every Tuesday from 1:20 to 2:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Executive Board Room. The meetings are open to the public and students are encouraged to attend.
Cheyenne Scharff can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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WingSpan fails temporarily New degrees offered Kristin Lacuesta
CLARION NEWS EDITOR
Confusion hit campus the first day of the spring 2010 semester when students, faculty and staff discovered Citrus College’s student database system, WingSpan, was not working. WingSpan was down from Feb. 17 at approximately 10 a.m. until Thursday around 4:30 p.m., when functionality was finally restored. Linda Welz, chief information services officer, said officials know some of the symptoms of the mishap, but not the exact cause. They are still investigating it, she said. “Two things happened at once, and it was kind of the perfect storm environment,” Welz said. “We were having a huge number of users, but that was a normal occurrence at the peak of user times. But, at the same time, we had a memory failure. We don’t know why that occurred, but that’s why we ended up with the system crashing,” she said. WingSpan is a SunGard banner system that runs on an Oracle database. Oracle produces the database, while SunGard produces the applications, and together they create WingSpan. Leigh Buchwald, network central computing and telecommunications systems supervisor, and Welz, along with other staffers in the TeC Services department, took immediate steps to fix the problem. “The first thing we did was try our common fixes, and that didn’t work,” Welz said. “We then called SunGard and put it in as a critical one problem, which means that they respond
right away, which they did. They were very good at responding to us.” SunGard directed Citrus staffers to work through several recovery steps, which also didn’t work. SunGard determined that the crash had to be the result of a failure at the database level, and TeC Services was referred to Oracle. Oracle worked through their recovery process, and that approach also failed to fix the problem. “We were unable to fix the failure with the recovery process,” Buchwald said, “so what we were able to do was use a restore process. We were able to restore the database to a point in time—I believe 15 minutes prior to the failure.” During the time WingSpan was down, many students and faculty were affected by the failure. Jeanne Hamilton, vice president of student services, said faculty could not pull up current roll sheets, no one could add or drop classes and students were unable to print their class schedules. “I needed to drop a class. I wasn’t able to and I had to wait. It was a slight inconvenience,” business major Daisy Rios said. Nursing major Angela Cheng, 20, said she was unable to purchase her parking permit online. “After the system went back up, the lines were very long to get your parking permit, as well as your ASCC sticker,” Cheng said. Citrus College has a 10-year license with SunGard for their services yearly. For 20092010, Citrus paid $175,000. Those campus
Caitlin Griffin services cover financial aid, Human Resources and the scanning system. Citrus has a five-year license with Oracle. This year the college paid $120,000 for its services. No other school that contracts with either company, such as Mt. San Antonio College and Pasadena City college, was affected, Welz said. It was entirely an internal issue, he said. “We can’t really predict or manage memory failures, but we can take steps to increase the number of users that can be on at one time,” Welz said. “If you put a lot of people in the system, it really slows, but we’ve been able to increase that so we won’t hit that at the same peak.” Hamilton is already anticipating the next registration cycle. “My advice to students is to print out your schedule immediately after registering,” Hamilton said. “You can’t wait until last minute when you know the system is at its peak use time.”
Kristin Lacuesta can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
Textbooks available in library Jose Alonso Ramirez CLARION OP/ED EDITOR The high price of textbooks is a major issue for most Citrus students. Fortunately, cracking open your piggy bank to pay several hundred dollars of your life’s savings for one semester’s worth of textbooks is not the only option. Fifteen hundred textbooks, the same editions that teachers require their students to buy, are available at the library’s reserve desk for student use. "It is the busiest desk in the library,” said Library Technician Karen Mosher. The library has about 300 to 400 textbooks in constant circulation. Located across the copy room, the reserve desk presents an option for students whose limited finances prevent them from buying textbooks. Books checked out from the reserve desk are available for use inside the library only. A time limit of two hours is the norm, unless the textbook is in high demand, in which case a one-hour time restriction is imposed on the student. High demand textbooks tend to be for mathematics and science classes, as these are classes in which the books are pricier. If the user exceeds the time limit, a 15minute grace period will be given to them before the staff starts searching for the student. “[The library] can't meet everyone's needs," Mosher said, “but the library staff is trying to make life easier for students.” One of these students is Zacarias Menendez, a 20-year-old sophomore and radiology major. "I've pretty much used the books that are on reserve ever since I started coming to Citrus,” Menendez said. “If it is not for math, it is for English or some other class. It’s much cheaper than buying the book, even if it’s used."
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The library does not purchase the reserve textbooks. Instead, they are usually donated, however in most cases, even though the publishers are not required to give a copy, most refuse to do so. The foundation created by Bob G. Margett, former state senator and mayor of Arcadia, recently gave $10,000 to Citrus College to stimulate a chain reaction of other donors interested in helping out the textbook reserve. The donation made possible the creation of the Sen. Bob Margett Library Book Reserve Program. The availability of the "Margett books" follows a different pattern than the ones at the regular reserve desk. Members of the ASCC executive board decide which titles should be purchased. Textbooks for various levels of history, biology, and mathematics classes were recently acquired with the donation. Students may check out these textbooks and keep them for one week. In the event
that these “Margett books” are not returned on time, a fine of $7 a day is charged to the account of the student who checked them out. This penalty is meant to encourage student responsibility and ensure that the books are available for other students to use. Some professors donate textbooks to increase offerings at the reserve desk. Many students, including Yazmin Rico, a 21-year-old freshman and social work major, have benefited from this resource. "The books on reserve are a true blessing,” Rico said. “Ever since I came back to school, I've saved a few hundred dollars thanks to the library." The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jose Alonso Ramirez can be reached at alonsoramirez1987@hotmail.com
CLARION A&E EDITOR Citrus College students now have two new academic options: an associate’s degree in English literature or science. The degree options were developed during the English Department’s and Science Department’s six-year program reviews. After considering how the college’s honors program attracts many English and science majors, the faculty concluded that they could aid students in their pursuit of degrees in either field. An associate’s degree in science or English is already offered at many of the surrounding community colleges, including eight colleges in the Los Angeles College District, as well as with Glendale College, Pasadena City College, and Cerritos College. “Due to its proximity to our campus, we specifically considered Pasadena’s English degree in developing our own,” English professor Gina Hogan said. “We found that in their A.A. degree’s curriculum, the emphasis is for students to be given an appreciation of literature and increased skills in written communication, and we used that as a basis to create a rigorous yet effective sequence of courses.” To be awarded an associates degree in either department, a student must meet the college’s general education and proficiency requirements, which include completing 20 to 39 units of general education courses, combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the major requirements: 12 units from the required sequence of courses and six units from the optional sequence of courses for a total of 60 units. “The Science Department faculty wants to emphasize our programs more,” biology professor Arnold Kondo said. “Students who complete this program will be better prepared for a more advanced degree and their B.A. degree in science from a four-year institution.” The programs are designed for students intending to transfer or desiring to complete a degree in English literature or science. They also provide students with a strong foundation for a four-year program, as well as for work in the field. The two new additions to the curriculum at Citrus have not replaced any existing programs. The English literature associate’s degree will share a number of limited courses with the language arts associate’s degree program. “Because of the state budget situation, we have not been able to add classes leading the English degree,” said Samuel Lee, dean of language arts and enrollment management. “Nevertheless, this new program is not expected to generate increased enrollment since it is composed only of existing courses. In the future, when Citrus begins to once again to add programs, we will focus on adding sections to expand the number of students completing their English degree.” To get more information about the associate’s degree in science or English literature, meet with a counselor in the Transfer Center and develop an education plan that is appropriate for your intended academic goals.
Caitlin Griffin can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Sex not taboo for Nick Hernandez STAFF WRITER The Sexploration Club at Citrus College is dedicated to the study of sexual behavior and the undeniable human curiosity toward sex. It gives students a safe location to discuss openly and/or confidentially sex and other sexual topics. “It’s a hard subject to discuss for many people because of religious backgrounds or social norms,” club member Albert Fattal said. “Many people find that talking about sex is too taboo and unfortunately a lot of misinformation builds up in their heads. We want to spread the truth about sex, the good and the bad.” Sexploration is committed to the knowledge and understanding about sex, including prevention of pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). “With STD on the rise, it is important that students understand the consequences of their sexual actions and also know how to prevent these diseases in the first place. That goes the same with unwanted pregnancy,” club member Kareen Kazma said. “It is crucial for students to take care of their body and understand the risks of their sexual activity,” Kazma said.
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Members of the Sexploration Club provide informational pamphlets at their booth during Club Rush on March 2. The club’s mantra is exploring the study of sexual behavior and addressing the undeniable human curiousity towards sex.
Its not to say that the club is all gloom and doom. The club itself sheds new light on how to make sex fun, safe, and educational.
“Let’s admit it, sex is great,” Kazma said. “But it come with a great responsibility.” “The club gives students a judgment-free venue for open discussion about sex,”
Kazma said. “No question is considered taboo.” The club itself is comprised of many different students from different cultures, backgrounds, and religions. And that seems to be the goal of the club as a whole. The club promotes knowledge of the subject for the betterment of the student body’s overall health, physically and emotionally. The club also helps in the organization and promotion of the annual Los Angeles AIDS walk, which has raised $59 million for HIV programs and services in Los Angeles County, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in California. “Events like the Los Angeles AIDS Walk help in a big way, which makes us all feel pretty good that we are doing something to help in our community, city, state and country for that matter,” Fattal said. The club meets every Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Handy Campus Center. The club can be reached at sexplorationclub@yahoo.com.
Nick Hernandez can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
Q&A with local KSPC DJ Courtney Mitchell CLARION MANAGING EDITOR Citrus College student, Cody Crowley, 18, hosts his own radio show every Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. out of Pomona College’s KSPC radio station. Currently residing in El Monte, Crowley is a radio broadcasting major in hopes of becoming the next Ryan Seacrest. KSPC, station 88.7 FM, hosts a variety of radio DJs, all with their own unique sense of music. After months of intensive radio training, Cody passed his test and then waited for a time slot to open up. Although he is a huge fan of ‘80s music, Crowley hosts a jazz and blues program titled “Cody’s Jazz Café.” KSPC is in the Thatcher Music Building at Pomona College, located off of College Avenue at the Claremont Colleges. Q: How did you get into radio? A: I got into radio actually through Meg O’Neil’s Comm 100 class. I was looking for a student radio station to pick me up, and she referred me to professor Waleed Rashidi, who forwarded me to KSPC in Claremont. I then looked up the station through their Website. Q: How long have you been a DJ at KSPC? A: I've been at KSPC since Thanksgiving, so for about three to four months now. I am pursuing a degree in radio broadcasting, and hopefully I'll be able to land another DJ position at a major radio station. After KSPC, I'm thinking about interning at 95.5 KLOS, or 106.7 KROQ. Q: What kinds of music do you play on your show? A: I host a jazz show, and I play a mix of tra-
ditional jazz, jazz fusion, big band, or smooth or contemporary jazz. My show has no specific form, which I believe gives it a unique, widespread look at different forms of jazz. I also play blues occasionally. Q: How many DJs work at the Pomona College station? What music do they play? A: The number of DJs varies, but I believe there might be more than 50 people involved in different positions. Many host shows, and we're always gaining new DJs and shows. Q: Who is your idol? A: My idol would have to be Richard Blade, a popular ‘80s DJ from England. He hosted many shows in the Los Angeles area after moving here, and still does shows on Sirius. He had a unique presenting style and played all of my favorite artists, as I am a fan of ‘80s music. He played them all: Duran Duran, The B-52's, Depeche Mode, Culture Club, A Flock of Seagulls. If I ever get a big time position, I'd like to do something similar to his shows.
Pomona College’s KSPC radio station hosts several different programs with DJ’s who get to choose their own type music for their shows. DUSTIN CALL, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
Q:What radio shows do you listen to? A: I generally listen to a lot of ‘80s music and classic rock. I also listen to "Mark and Brian" in the mornings on KLOS, and I love the antics on their show. It has me laughing on the way to class and brightens up my days. I generally listen to 93.1 Jack FM, 95.5 KLOS, 99.9 KOLA and 101.1 KRTH (I listen to their "’70s at 7" shows - I also like ‘70s music), 100.3 The Sound (I listen to "Album Side Wednesdays" and "The 10 at 10"), and 97.1 Amp (the only place I listen to modern hip hop/pop), and finally, KSPC.
Courtney Mitchell can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
DUSTIN CALL, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
Citrus College student Cody Crowley is a local DJ at Pomona College’s KSPC radio station, where he hosts a jazz and blues program titled “Cody’s Jazz Cafe.”
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Save or go bare with makeup Courtney Mitchell CLARION MANAGING EDITOR
Everyone is searching for ways to cut back on spending. What is worse is that we just can’t afford the small luxuries anymore. When we once could walk over to Tommy’s for a burger and fries in between classes, we must now bring our enchilada leftovers from home. I used to get a triple grande iced caramel macchiato and now I must settle for a tall drip with vanilla and room. Not my favorite, but I deal. I recently came across an e-mail about saving on makeup. It read: “I went to Macy's last week to buy makeup: foundation, lipstick, powder. It cost me more than my class fees at Citrus College. I want to look good, but I can't afford the prices at cosmetics counters. What
are some cost-effective alternatives?” As someone who struggles on a daily basis with makeup, I have to consult one of my sisters every morning before leaving the house to make sure I am at least pre-
sentable. It is hard finding that balance between the just-rolled-out-of-bed look and the you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-mewith-your-10-pounds-of-makeup look. We all want to look pretty, so how do we do it without taking out a loan? I have two options, the first of which is to “manup” and buy the necessary good stuff from places, such as MAC Cosmetics. We assume that because it is a cosmetics store, prices are higher. However, walk into your local Target and Walmart and you’ll notice that prices are not all that much cheaper. Buy your foundation, primer, powder or whatever it might be that you
use, at places like MAC or Macy’s. Not only is it good for your skin, but it will be worth it because you are getting more out of what you pay for. For small everyday items, such as blush, mascara, lipstick and eye shadow, go to the drugstores. They often have two-for-one sales on great mascara and cheap deals on eye shadow. Beauty does not have to come at a high price and you don't have to break the bank to do it. I have an eye shadow palette that I use almost everyday and I bought it for about $6. Sometimes I blend the shades, other times I just use one. Not only does it give me different looks, but it also saves me from having to buy a new palette in a month. I have relatively fair skin and it is hard for me to find makeup that naturally enhances my features. Some makeup washes me out and I look like I belong in the Cullen family, and others make me look orange. I refuse to spend tons of money at cosmetics counters for makeup that doesn't look absolutely perfect. If you want to experiment with colors,
buy the cheaper stuff. Or, ask a makeup consultant to see what works best for you; they typically know what’s best. For those of you who are brave enough to try it, go bare. I often cannot walk around without some makeup on my face, but to save money and my makeup, I won’t wear it when it isn’t necessary. If you aren’t ready to take it all off, come to a compromise. A typical everyday school look can include moisturizer, mascara and a touch of blush. You will look and feel awake and still appear presentable. Makeup is a comfort level. Some feel good without it and some won’t leave the house unless they have it on. My advice: find your comfort level and you will find that less is more, literally.
Courtney Mitchell can be reached at ask_a_blonde@live.com
CALLING IT LIKE IT IS
Dear smokers, be more considerate Dustin Call CLARION ONLINE EDITOR
There have been many articles in the Clarion addressing the smoking policy at Citrus College. Currently, the policy on campus is that one cannot smoke within 20 feet of a doorway. There is no policy that restricts smoking to a certain area or from campus all together. This has become a serious problem and one that I became more aware of during the first week of this semester. It is difficult to walk across campus without walking through a plume of smoke or at least getting a whiff of it. I can comfortably say that I am far from being alone in my distaste for this. I hate to generalize when it comes to people, but it appears that many smokers hold no consideration of others when they light up. Too often do I see people smoking in the midst of a crowd or even within 20 feet of a door. Not only does this subject others to second-hand smoke–which we all know the dangers of–but it forces everyone around them to either have to move or deal with the unpleasant smell. This unpleasant smell sometimes even has to be dealt with inside the classroom, as people come into class after just having smoked. Clarion writers and members of the editorial board have made suggestions, such as creating designated smoking areas, restricting smoking to the parking lots, or banning smoking from campus all together. The administration has, thus far, not made any such revisions to the campus smoking policy. I would like to echo my colleagues in the suggestions they have made to administration. In the meantime, I would like to address the smokers on campus. I don’t know why you chose to start smoking. I don’t know why you continue. Frankly, that is none of my business. But what is my business is how your smoking affects me and my classmates at Citrus. This is an institution of higher learning, and a stellar one at that. I, for one, expect such a place to have a high standard of behavior as well. Smoking in public and ignoring the current policy is not such behavior and is inconsiderate. No one likes a person who is inconsiderate. If you must smoke, do it in a place that will not create an unpleasant environment for others. And when you are done with your cigarette, please throw it in an ashtray.
DUSTIN CALL, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
Above: A pair of cigarettes sit within 20 feet of a classroom doorway, an indicator of policy violation. Left: Several cigarette butts scatter the top of a trash can--clearly marked ‘no smoking’-outside the west entrance to the Handy Campus Center where student government offices are located.
Dustin Call can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
DUSTIN CALL, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
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Barnaby Tucker (James McGrath) and Cornelius Hackl (Cesar Quintero) watch as the rotten tomatos in the storeroom explode while they plan their escape from their dull life to live in New York during the dress rehearsal of “Hello, Dolly!” in the Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College.
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“You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly!” ‘Hello, Dolly!’ shines brighter than the lights on Broadway The Haugh Performing Arts CenCLARION A&E EDITOR ter was packed on Saturday, February 27 for the Citrus College Performing Arts Department’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” The Jerry Herman masterpiece is about an upbeat and quirky matchmaker named Dolly Levi, who takes a trip to Yonkers, New York, to see Horace Vandergelder, a shop owner and “half a millionaire.” During her visit, she convinces Vandergelder, his two stock clerks Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker, his niece, and her boyfriend to go to New York City. While in New York City, she fixes Vandergelder’s clerks up with Miss Irene Malloy (Lindsay Rupp), the hatshop owner Vandergelder had been courting and her shop assistant, Mimmie Fay (Samantha Vasco), because Dolly wants to marry Vandergelder herself. From the minute the curtains opened until the final close, the audience’s attention was grabbed by the brightly colored costumes and animated performances. After working on the show for months, director DouCAITLIN GRIFFIN, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION glas Austin and his cast of 50 students along with 15 othTop: Miss Dolly Levi (Vonetta Mixson) elegantly descends upon the ers working backstage put on a spectacular performance. About twenty cosmetology students worked vigorstage as she makes her entrance in a ruby red dress during the final dress rehearsal of “Hello, Dolly!” ously on the hair and make up that accentuated the colAbove: Dylan Pass prepares for his role as Ambrose Kemper in the orful costumes from the 1890s sported by the cast. Citrus College production of “Hello, Dolly!” and puts the finishing Professional performer Vonetta Mixson, who played touches on his hair before the final dress rehearsal. Dolly, also wowed the audiences with her phenomenal ALONSO RAMIREZ, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
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singing chops and quick-witted dialogue. Mixson is known for mastering various styles of singing, alto being one of them, which she used for Dolly. “Before the Parade Passes By” is a classic tune known all around the world, and Mixson performed it to perfection. Raymond Barcelo, who played Vandergelder, delighted the audience by portraying the tough and bitter attitude of his character. Barcelo’s baritone was able to hit every necessary note, and astonished the audience during the song “It Takes a Woman.” Other standouts included Citrus students Cesar Quintero, who played the comedic Cornelius Hackl, and James McGrath, who played Cornelius’ trusty sidekick, Barnaby Tucker. Their unmatched chemistry had the audience laughing each time they were on stage. Gracefully conducted by Bill Hoehne, the orchestra comprised of 25 Citrus College students never missed a beat. “Hello, Dolly!” featured a relentlessly hard-working cast and crew whose endless time and energy spent culminated into a memorable performance.
Caitlin Griffin can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Q&A Barnaby Tucker (James McGrath) and Cornelius Hackl (Cesar Quintero) Miss Irene Malloy (Lindsay Rupp) panic when they realize Mr. Vandergelder is coming to Miss Malloy’s hat shop during the final dress rehearsal of “Hello, Dolly!” in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.
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with Vonetta Mixson Alonso Ramirez CLARION OP/ED EDITOR Vonetta Mixson, currently a voice instructor at Citrus College played the main lead role of Dolly Levi in the recent Citrus College production of “Hello, Dolly!” at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Q: How did you get started at Citrus College? A: Actually, I am an alumna of Citrus College and with the Citrus Singers, but we won’t even say the year. That’s kind of my initial start, with Doug Austin and other instructors who are now my colleagues. Q: Your character in “Hello, Dolly!” was matchmaker Dolly Levi. In real life, do you see yourself as a matchmaker? A: I have matched one couple, a friend of mine who was an ex-Citrus Singer and a friend with whom I was working at a theater. She and I were doing a show, and he kept coming back, saying, “Who is that girl?” And she was on the other side asking me, “Who is that guy?” They ended up getting married, and I was very privileged to sing at their wedding.
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Above: Horace Vandergelder (Raymond Barcelo) gripes and complains about the world being filled with stupid people during the final dress rehearsal of “Hello, Dolly!” Above Right: A team of cosmetology students put forth their best efforts to prepare the hair and makeup for the cast of “Hello, Dolly!” Right: Barnaby Tucker (James McGrath) and Cornelius Hackl (Cesar Quintero) cower in fear under a table at Miss Irene Malloy’s (Lindsay Rupp) flower shop in the “Hello, Dolly!” dress rehearsal.
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Q: What else are you working on at the moment? A: Disney has shows for their cruise lines, so I’m there. I do a lot of teaching, whether it is show choirs or competitions. I work a lot with voice students, and I just finished a workshop with students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. Q: When did you discover you had the voice to become such an accomplished singer? A: Well, I sang my whole life. I grew up in a pretty musical family and sang at church and all of that, so singing was never a problem. It was when they asked me to marry acting and moving my body on stage when I said, “excuse me? I don’t think I can do that.” Meshing those three talents together, I didn’t get that experience until Citrus College. Q: Did you transfer from Citrus College? A: I transferred to the California Baptist University of Riverside, where I got my B.A. in liberal studies, and then I went for my master’s in business at the University of Phoenix because I was really into the business aspect of entertainment. Q: Until now, professionally, about how many plays have you been a part of ? A: Definitely more than 60. I am thinking of one play that I’ve done at least eight times, which was “Ain’t Misbehaving.” I started working when I was 19, right after I left Citrus. Q: Which is your favorite play or favorite character? A: My first production here, my very first musical, was the “Music Man.” I got to play Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, the mayor’s wife. It was a challenge and a great introduction.
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(Left to right) Cornelius Hackl (Cesar Quintero), Miss Irene Malloy (Lindsay Rupp), Barnaby Tucker (James McGrath) and Mimmie Fay (Samantha Visco) celebrate their newfound romances and sense of freedom during the final dress rehearsal of “Hello, Dolly!”
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Oscars to boast two hosts Jonny Arellano CLARION STAFF WRITER The 82nd Academy Awards will be held on March 7 and be hosted by comedy gurus Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. This is the first time in more than 20 years that there will be two hosts. The other times in Academy Award history when there have been multiple hosts was in 1929, when then president of the academy Douglas Fairbanks and vice president of the academy William DeMille, hosted the show together. The last time there were multiple hosts on the Oscar stage was in 1987, with Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn and Paul Hogan. Martin has hosted the show twice before, in 2001 and 2003, and has appeared as a presenter many times, whereas Baldwin is a novice to the hosting gig, but was a co-presenter in 2004. Not only is the academy shaking things up with the hosts, but also when it comes to the nominees. For the first time since 1943, 10 films are nominated for best picture. “Casablanca” was the last film to win best picture in a category of that size. Other years with more than five nominees include eight best picture nominees in 1931 and 1932, and in 1934 and 1935 there were 12 nominees. JONNY ARELLANO, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
More than 100 Citrus students were polled, favoring James Cameron’s “Avatar” to take home the Oscar for best picture.
Jonny Arellano can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
What is a prophet? Cheyenne Scharff CLARION STAFF WRITER Not a story of religious heroism or of prophets in the ordinary sense, “A Prophet” is the tale of an individual who by his own cunning ascends the ranks of prison society. Directed by Jacques Audiard, and Academy Award nominee for best foreign language film, "Un Prophete" won a grand prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. “A Prophet” follows the incarceration of Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim), an orphan raised in the juvenile delinquent system. His sentence is six years, and, with no strong cultural or religious affiliation, his future falls into the hands of a high-ranking Corsican thug (Niels Arestrup) who needs to get some dirty jobs done. Malik’s ability to assimilate and overcome dire circumstances is super human, and his positive attitude and merciless drive are inspiring. In the first half hour of this movie you might find your social
barriers being tested and might even be itching for the exit, but I advise you sit back and trust the master at work. By then you will have seen the worst of it anyway. Although, perhaps, not a movie you take the grandparents to see, Audiard's refusal to hold back is greatly appreciated. Realistic scenes and circumstances add enumerable depth and quality to the movie that would have been impossible otherwise. We are reminded that the social barriers of "right" and "wrong" are amorphous. Malik's actions and decisions will test your value system, but you will be with him every step as he braves the dimly lit corners of an unforgiving world. The pace is fast, and sometimes hard to follow. The mood is dark, but there is just enough comic relief to keep your cheeks dry. You’ll be at the edge of your seat the entire time. “A Prophet” is captivating and emotional and extremely well done. You will walk out of this movie, perhaps, with a new definition of what a prophet can be.
Cheyenne Scharff can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Not so crazy for ‘The Crazies’ Erica Irigoyen CLARION SPORTS EDITOR
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It takes a lot of work to produce an award-winning thriller, one that sends chills down your spine and has you sleeping with one eye open making sure that someone isn’t waiting in your closet to kill you. For some, it doesn’t take much to get freaked out by a scary movie. But for others, like myself, it takes a lot more to get frightened. Unfortunately for “The Crazies,” which premiered on Feb. 26, director Breck Eisner and writers Ray Wright and Scott Kosar slightly missed the mark on those thrilling chills. Although there were a couple of moments throughout the film that made me jump, it wasn’t enough to make the entire product a bone-chilling thriller. Instead, it was predictable and therefore a little boring. The film takes place in a quiet town in Iowa where everyone knows everyone. After a military operation abruptly fails, and a plane with a mysterious toxin crashes into the town’s water supply, anyone
exposed to it is overcome with insanity and go on rampage, killing everyone in the town. While trying to escape the mindless killers, Sheriff Dutton (Timothy Olyphant), his pregnant wife Judy (Radha Mitchell), Becca (Danielle Panabaker) and Russel (Joe Anderson) find themselves fighting for survival in a town that is no longer familiar to them. Although there were many near-death obstacles throughout this film, our main characters amazingly survive and get away. Beside the fact that the scare factor was definitely absent from the film, and I did nothing but predict what was going to happen, Olyphant, Mitchell, Panabaker and Anderson did an excellent job in the roles they were given. If you are looking for a thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder to make sure that no one is going to come and kill you, then “The Crazies” is most definitely not for you. After all, you shouldnt’t pay to be bored when you can be bored in your own home for free.
Erica Irigoyen can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Distraction, procrastination fueled by Web sites Jose Alonso Ramirez CLARION OP/ED EDITOR
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istraction and procrastination are all too typical for students, especially when it is time to research papers, write essays, or study for
exams. But it’s not all bad. Sometimes the brain benefits from a little break. Here are three Web sites that are most likely to keep your eyes away from the books and on your laptop, making you laugh away the hours you should be using to do homework. College Humor (www.collegehumor.com): Launched in 1999 by two high school friends, this site features funny videos, photos, articles, and cartoons that are sure to keep you busy. Even though they give the option for their users to upload their own material, the site has a talented staff of recent college graduates who create their own
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videos. "Hardly Working" and "Jake and Amir" are two of the most popular shows, where the staffers play themselves in sarcastic and funny sketches around the office of College Humor. Their blog-like articles usually target contemporary topics our generation identifies with, such as love, relationships and various aspects of college life. The Onion (www.theonion.com): Ever since the launch of its fake newspaper Web site in 2007, The Onion has published satirical articles in newspaper-like style of writing that is actually mocking journalism. When you visit this site, it feels as if you are visiting The New York Times or HuffingtonPost. But as you read their outra-
geous headlines, you will start to notice the difference. Some of their recent funny headlines include “How to put the spark back into your relationship with your cat” and “White House infested with bedbugs after Biden brings in recliner off the curb.” The Web site has articles that can make you laugh for days, as well as videos and photographs created by the staff. Oddly Specific (www.oddlyspecific.com): If you are the type of person who is amused by awkward situations and has an odd sense of humor, then this site is the one for you. Photographs with misspelled and funny signs people find all around the world are constantly published here. An example of the signs is “Tree never
hits an automobile, except in self defense.” Confusing signs that lead you in the wrong direction are really popular, too. A good pastime for those in need of a break. Be advised that some of the content of these Web sites may not be suitable for all readers. It is recommended that you keep your use of these sites to a minimum during the semester, since they can consume your valuable time without even realizing it. They are a great source of entertainment and provide a good laugh during this stressful but exciting stage of our lives in college. Jose Alonso Ramirez can be reached at alonsoramirez1987@hotmail.com
Café caters to college students’ needs Kelsey Keongh-Miller CLARION STAFF WRITER CK’s café is a unique café that caters to college students’ many needs. During the day, it serves as a quiet place for college students to study with outdoor and indoor seating and newly added wireless Internet. At night, it serves as a hip place for the residential youth to hang out and interact. On Thursday evenings, starting at 8:30 p.m., people are welcome to participate in Open Mic Night. An MC briefly introduces each act, and the show generally features a variety of eclectic and indie performers. Customers can sip on a variety of beverages ranging from boba smoothies to hot chocolate. CK’s is known for its assortment of herbal teas with more than 20 different flavors to choose from. The
During the day it serves as a quiet place for college students to study... At night it serves as a hip place for the residential youth to hang out. café also has a collection of small snacks, such as trail mix, chips and candy to munch on. CK’s offers hookah in many flavors, such as strawberry and mango, at only $4 per person for half an hour. The café has a vintage feel. The original sign used to read “NICK’s Café,” but as the story goes, the “N” and the “I” fell off. Claremont’s post-high school crowd,
who now served as its main occupants, eventually dubbed it CK’s. Inside the café is decorated with murals painted by local artists. There is a bulletin board posting the latest happenings in the area from apartments for rent to bands performing nearby. There are small tables, sofas and chairs where you can enjoy your purchases, and a small stage that is cleared off for performances. Outside is an enclosed porch where more seating is available and a canapé is strung with lights. CK’s café is located in the alley off of First Street and Bonita Avenue, in the city of Claremont. Weekdays hours are from noon to midnight and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Kelsey Keongh-Miller can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Basketball advances to regionals Troye Waldron CLARION STAFF WRITER The Citrus College men’s basketball team moved one step closer to a bid to the state championships by defeating Santa Ana College on Feb. 27 by a score of 81-65. The win moves Citrus, the No. 2 playoff seeded team, into the final round of the Southern California regional playoffs. Although Citrus was victorious, the Owls spent most of the first half playing catch-up with Santa Ana after a slow start. Sophomore guard DeAndre Haskins and center Tom Granado changed the tempo and put the Owls’ back into the game. Haskins, who is 6-feet 5-inches tall, took over the game with a barrage of acrobatic layups and smooth jumps. He also pulled off a three-pointer that shifted the game’s momentum in the Owls’ favor. Citrus fans and Haskins’ teammates erupted in cheers. The entire team rallied in response. By the end of the first half, the Owls were up 35-29. In the second half, the Owls demonstrated the same team play that put them ahead in the first. Throughout the game, the Owls were swarming on defense and attacking the rim on offense. Guard Derrick Rodgers and forward Cameron Nettles made huge momentum-
changing plays in the second half. The Owls responded to their teammates by intensifying their play and treating every shot as if it were their last. Santa Ana head coach David Breig insisted that it was the efficient play of the opposing team’s guards that sealed the Dons’ fate. “When Santa Ana would go on its run, we would have to lock down on defense and take our time on offense,” said Owls center Tom Granado. “We are taking it game by game. The sky’s the limit for us, but we have to get back to work this week and work even harder than we did last week.” Head coach Rick Croy pointed out that there is a strong possibility that Cuesta College might pose a stronger challenge than Santa Ana. “They have a different kind of team— older, more mature, very savvy group—and we have to be ready,” he said. “They can do a lot of things with the basketball and a lot of things without the basketball.” The Owls will face Cuesta in the Southern California regional finals on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Citrus gym. General admission is $8. Admission for student, faculty, staff, seniors over 60 and children under 12 is $5. FRANK RAM, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
Troye Waldron can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
Owls guard Darin Stewart leaps high above the heads of his teammates and opponents for a layup attempt to increase Citrus’ lead during their home playoff game against the Santa Ana College Dons on Feb. 27
Owls prey on Wolverines, win close-fought game Aaron Gaikar CLARION STAFFF WRITER Citrus squared up against San Bernardino Valley College Tuesday, March 2, winning 54 with the home field advantage. San Bernardino struck first blood early in the first inning of the game. “We didn’t perform as well as we are capable,” said third baseman Joseph Garcia, who made the game winning base hit. Coaches and players alike agree that Citrus did not produce great batting results most of the game. Good pitching is what kept the score close. “This is the first time we played a team three times that was outside of our conference,” head coach Steve Gomez said. Coach Gomez said he thought Citrus played at San Bernardino’s level, a team that has not done well this season, with a record of 3-10, as opposed to Citrus’s record of 93. With a final score of 5-4, a close game follows a not-so-close record standing. By record, Citrus College is a better baseball team than San Bernardino Valley. After being shut down at the end of the first inning, Citrus came back at the bottom of the second inning, first tying, then taking their first lead in the game, 2-1. This series drastically shifted the energy of the game, in Citrus’ favor. The Owls carried that energy into the third inning shutting out San Bernardino’s batting series, and having a huge series of their own getting two home runs and bringing the score to 4-1 Citrus. The Owls kept the energy up until the fifth inning when San Bernardino had a come back of their own. With full runners up on multiple plays, even taking a couple outs, the Wolverines were able to shift the game’s momentum in their direction, tying the game 4-4.
Baseball Home Games Tues. March 9 LA Pierce 2:00 p.m. Sat. March 13 LA Valley 1:00 p.m.
APRIL GAMBOA, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION
During Citrus’ game against San Bernardino Valley College, freshman outfielder Tyler Bailey is up to bat, preparing to swing away.
The two teams were neck and neck in the following innings, with neither team putting any points on the board. This led to a nail-biting eighth inning as the Owls and the Wolverines battled for the last game-winning runs, predominantly through their pitching in the ending series. With the game still tied at 4-4 leading into the ninth inning, both teams were ready to take home the victory they both worked for. With their last series at bat in the game, the Wolverines fought hard to put a run on the board to clinch the victory. But Citrus fought back, unwilling to give up, as the Owls’ pitching consecutively shut out San Bernardino’s chances in their batting series. With two strikeouts, the remaining plays in the game were made by pitcher Justin Grijalva, who came into the game midway through the sixth inning. The last few plays ensured Citrus’ last
hope for victory in the game, still tied at 4-4, as this inning would be the difference between a win and a tie. Infielder Angel Marti was first up to bat, and made it to first base with a bunt. Marti then made it to third base off of an out made in the next play after. Then, infielder Joseph Garcia came to bat, after two balls, two strikes, and with two outs already on the board. Garcia hit a line drive into centerfield, wide open with no one to catch it, bringing home Marti for the gamewinning home run, finishing the game at 54. Citus will be facing L.A. Pierce in an away game at 1 p.m. on March 6.
Aaron Gaikar can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
Tues. March 18 Glendale 2:30 p.m. Sat. March 20 LA Mission 1:00 p.m. Sat. March 27 West LA 1:00 p.m. Thu. April 1 Mt. San Antonio 2:30 p.m.
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Swimmer rides on a wave of talent Rob Lucero CLARION STAFF WRITER In the pool of life, there are many swimmers, and they all have their own lanes. Some do the backstroke and some do the breaststroke, while some just freestyle. Citrus College swim team member Brittany Orduno has dove into a number of different athletic lanes throughout her life. Orduno is a 20-year-old, 5-foot-1-inch second-year swimmer who also competes on the college’s water polo team. “When I get up on the block, while there’s people cheering, I can only hear silence,” Orduno said. “I’m focused on what I have to do.” Orduno, a Glendora native, comes from a family of athletes. “My dad played baseball,” Orduno said, adding that the first sport she ever played was tee-ball. “I have two little brothers, a half sister, and two twin brothers,” Orduno said. “They all swim and play water polo.” Being the eldest of six siblings, Orduno “started the chain” of playing water polo and swimming. Orduno attended Royal Oak Junior High, and it was there she got her real start in sports. “Before swimming, I was in volleyball and karate,” Orduno said. “Karate was the sport that gave me the motivation that I can do any sport.” Orduno took that motivation to Charter Oak High School in Glendora, where as a
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Sophomore Brittany Orduno glides down the pool, extending her arms forward with all of her strength to do a perfect butterfly stroke as she practices in the Citrus college swimming pool.
freshman she also played volleyball. Later in the year, when she noticed her friends were signing up to try out, Orduno decided to give water polo a try. Due to a time conflict between water polo and karate, Orduno was forced to choose between them. Orduno chose to do backstrokes instead of backflips, opting to continue with water polo. “Water sports are my favorite, but I do miss karate,” Orduno said.
During her sophomore year at Charter Oak, she decided to leave the volleyball team and signed up for the swim team at the request of her water polo coaches wanting their water polo players to be better swimmers. “She was great at swimming the butterfly,” said Christina Mendoza, an urban learning major. “She’s motivating. She never wants to see you give up.” Mendoza was Orduno’s water polo teammate at Charter Oak and is also on
the Citrus water polo team. “She’s probably one of the most-strong willed, motivated athletes I’ve ever coached,” said Tim Kyle, Citrus swim team coach. “She has a lot of heart and sets an example for the rest of the team.” “I really like Tim Kyle as my coach,” Orduno said. “He always keeps me motivated to get better. He has this look that makes you want to try harder.” Aside from sports, Orduno’s heart also belongs to drawing and surrounding herself with all things Disney. “I’ve been drawing stuff since I was a little kid,” Orduno said. “Mom says I drew all the time. Sometimes it’s hard to get started, but once I get into it, it’s hard for me to stop. Time flies and I’m in my own world.” Someday, Orduno hopes to turn her love for Disney animation into a career. “I want to be a Disney animator some day,” Orduno said. “I’m a Disney freak for real. I love Disney, and I just want to be a part of it.” Orduno has applied to the University of La Verne for an art scholarship, and is waiting for a reply. Until it’s time for her to pick up her pencil and sketchpad and head to ULV, Orduno will continue to swim in the waters of Citrus College. Catch Orduno and the rest of the swim team on campus on March 5, at 2:30 p.m., as they take on Santa Monica.
Rob Lucero can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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The reality of reality TV Jose Alonso Ramirez CLARION OP/ED EDITOR
It is no secret that our generation has rapidly become addicted to, among other things, reality TV shows. Ever since the 1990s these kind of shows have quenched our thirst of curiosity about how other individuals live their lives. The mission of such shows is to exhibit– without interruptions–the situations in which people find themselves on a daily basis and how they deal with them, just like it would happen if the cameras were not around. For example, MTV’s reality show “Jersey Shore” follows eight individuals as they live what, according to them, is real life. The days and nights of these people involve nothing but alcohol, sex, and street fights. As time went by and the show became more popular, I started noticing a rapid change in the attitudes and looks of the crowds that frequent the same places of recreation as I do on the weekends. Suddenly the individuals at these places had the same characteristics as that of the “Jersey Shore” cast: fake tans, same type of clothes and same styles of haircuts. That’s when I began to wonder: do reality shows depict what life is really like, or are they now dictating the guidelines of what our generation blindly aspires to be? Nowadays, if you are a cast member in any reality television show and create enough
drama to get camera time, you somehow become a celebrity. “The Hills” is a great example of that. When the show first started, it was about a young girl that had recently graduated high school and was moving out of her parents’ house to start her own life. Cameras followed her as she moved into her own place, went to school, made or lost friends (as well as potential romantic partners), and partied all around Hollywood. Weeks later, the places she would frequent in Hollywood became the bars, clubs, or restaurants all the young adults wanted to hang out at. In a way, she became a role model for those girls in search of someone to look up to. This would not be as bad if the show’s target audience was able to discern between right or wrong role models. But they are not doing that, and the popularity of shows like “Jersey Shore” or “The Bad Girls Club” are major proof. The job of producers is to put the people on camera that they think would be fit to either sexually connect with each other or potentially
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dislike one another. This way you will either get some sexual content for your show, or some very dramatic arguments from those cast members who do not get along. The children who watch this are growing up to believe in a false reality dictated by individuals who are willing to do just about anything to be on TV. As the values and morals of such shows are declining, their popularity is surprisingly increasing. Meaning that the viewers are not only OK with the derogatory content, but want to
see more or even be a part of it. I am not one to judge the decisions or actions of the individuals in these shows, but I am a firm believer that whatever they want to do should be strictly behind closed doors. Unless what you are doing with your life has some relevance and importance to the rest of the world, please keep it off of our TVs.
Jose Alonso Ramirez can be reached at alonsoramirez1987@hotmail.com
Michelle Obama yet to astonish as first lady Kristin Lacuesta CLARION NEWS EDITOR
Many first ladies of the United States have achieved great things, working with philanthropic organizations or launching campaigns of their own. Now, Michelle Obama, wife of the 44th president of the United States, is striving to meet or even exceed society’s expectations. In her early months in the White House, Obama frequently visited homeless shelters and soup kitchens. She also began advocating for military families. In an effort to become well acquainted with the nation’s capital, Obama has had an active role in politics and has become an advocate for all of her husband’s policy priorities. Obama made headlines when she decided to plant a vegetable garden and installed bee hives in the lawns of the White House, continuing the organic movement that Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush supported during their times as first ladies. In her first year, she has hosted 200 White House events, visited 14 states, and eight countries. Most recently, she kicked off her campaign to fight childhood obesity, titled “Let’s Move.” Obama has been frequently compared to Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan by publications such as Time magazine and the Los Angeles Times. But such a perception is inaccurate and premature. Sure there are similarities, the most obvious being Obama’s sense of style. She is frequently spotted wearing Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein,
Maria Pinto, and Isabel Toledo. Her daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, warm our hearts just as in the 1960s when the White House was home to Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. But despite these similarities, Obama is not quite up there with the likes of Kennedy and Reagan. Not yet, at least. In 1982, Reagan launched the “Just Say No” drug awareness campaign. Eventually it led to the signing of a drug enforcement bill with $1.7 billion in funding to fight the drug crisis and ensure a mandatory minimum penalty for drug offenses. She was also the first first lady to be invited to address the United Nations General Assembly. Kennedy established the White House Historical Association, helped in the rescue of the Ancient Egyptian temples when they were threatened by flood waters, and helped build the John F. Kennedy Library in memory of her late husband. Not that what Obama has achieved so far is inferior—no campaign to better this nation or the world could ever be—but this first lady is just not in the same league as her predecessors. She has yet to undertake a project that will forever leave her mark on American history. Perhaps her current campaign, “Let’s Move,” will do just that. Obama is on the right track. I’m sure in the years to come she will be able to add to her list of accomplishments. But until then, comparing her to the most famous first ladies of our nation is premature.
Kristin Lacuesta can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Be healthy, not skinny per on my back with which I can take out my ample fat and inside will be a skinny girl: my real self. Kazue Kate Fujii Diet companies make “magical” claims: “If you take this pill after each meal, it will CLARION CORRESPONDENT cut all oil and then you can be skinny easily!” Companies say they conduct experiments to see how it works in the lab to reduce fat, but there is no evidence that it really works Over the winter break, I went back to in the stomach. Japan where I noticed the difference beConsequently, a few people have died as tween American culture and Japanese culture a result of taking these “miracle medicines.” when it comes to perception of female So why do so many girls want to be as beauty. skinny as a stick? Americans think of buxom women as Perhaps because Japanese guys think that being beautiful, but on the contrary, skinny women are considered beautiful in Japan. For the younger generation, to be “skinny” means to be perfect in Japan. Japanese girls obsess about their weight day and night. Even when a Japanese girl is already too skinny, she is eager to reduce her weight even further. The fashion industry affects the way many women think about themselves. Japanese women are especially susceptible to these media messages. Thousands of diets appear and disappear, one after another: the yogurt diet, the banana diet, the apple diet, the tofu diet and the hard-boiled egg diet. People substitute these simple low calorie foods as daily meals. People often see results and can reduce their weight immediately. However, once they stop following a diet, their weight rapidly rebounds. As a result, their bodies become unhealthy and the propensity to become fat ina woman’s weight should be around 110 to creases. 115 pounds, as stereotyped by the media. Generally speaking, people don’t like exIn Japan, skinny girls are thought of, as ercising. They always want to see instant rebeautiful, and Japanese guys want skinny girlsults. friends most of the time. Women dream that when they wake up in So, Japanese women think they have to be the morning they will suddenly be skinny. skinny to attract men. Honestly, I often dream that there is a zipMany girls have stopped eating sufficient
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calories and have many health problems. When I came back to Citrus College and went to Starbucks with my American friends, I refused to eat breakfast and as usual complained about my weight. But then my friend Courtney said that I don’t need to be skinny just for other people. She said I have to have confidence in who I am. American people have respect for others, regardless of their weight. They can accept
themselves as they are. It’s good for our health to exercise daily and diet, but Japanese girls have to think about what is most important for their beauty and health.
Kazue Kate Fujii can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
End discrimination in our military Erica Irigoyen CLARION SPORTS EDITOR
The “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” law should be repealed. Our military men and women serve and protect us and our country. They work as a team and fight for our freedom. Unfortunately, under this crucial policy, gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members cannot openly express who they are and still expect to continue to pursue their careers. According to the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” law passed by Congress in 1993, gay and lesbian service members may continue to serve their country without other military personnel asking about their sexual orientation as long as they “don’t tell” anyone about it either. Prior to this law being passed, former President Bill Clinton attempted to do the right thing by trying to grant gays and lesbians in the military the right to be themselves. That obviously didn’t work, so Clinton compromised with “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” According to a Wall Street Journal poll, 66 percent of Americans feel that “Don’t
Ask Don’t Tell” is discrimination. In general, discrimination is wrong. But discriminating against people who risk their lives to protect the United States of America is unethical. When a man or woman is willing to volunteer to fight for our safety, it shouldn’t matter whether that person is gay or lesbian. In accordance with President Barack Obama’s efforts to repeal the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” law, 187 members of the House of Representatives have signed on to the Military Readiness Enhancement Act. The MREA would replace the ban with new provisions prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation in the armed forces. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen said, “I cannot escape being troubled by the fact that we have in place a policy which forces young men and women to lie about who they are in order to defend their fellow citizens.” According to the Service Members Legal Defense Network, more than 13,500 service members have been fired under the law since 1994. Repealing this law would give previously discharged gay and lesbian service members the chance to rejoin the military. Not only do I agree with President
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Obama’s efforts to repeal this discriminating law, a majority of Americans also agree with it. According to the Wall Street Journal, 57 of Americans say that gays and lesbians should be able to serve openly in the armed forces. Whether you are gay or straight, serving the United States is the most honorable thing a person can do.
Sexual orientation has nothing to do with a person’s ability to fight for their country, which is why a repeal on the “Don’t ask Don’t Tell” law is the best solution to end discrimination of gays and lesbians in the military.
Erica Irigoyen can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com
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Use the library gently clarion Students at Citrus College are experiencing the financial and emotional pressures that come with pursuing a college degree. And nowadays, just securing a seat in a class has become a challenge. If we are not so worried about per unit fees, we are struggling to pay for textbooks. Our financial situation is manifested in the long line outside the Financial Aid Office and the confusion over what to do and say once you get in the door. Regardless of our mounting worries, we students can always count on one thing: the library. The Hayden Memorial Library has been a critical learning center for the thousands of Citrus students who have walked through its doors since it opened in 1965. Students need to cooperate with each other and support the efforts of the hardworking library staff to maintain the facility as a free, attractive, and public resource. The Citrus College library staff keeps up to date with technology, making laptops, cameras, and Internet access available for free to all Citrus students. Keeping that in mind, students should use this equipment with care, as if we had paid for it ourselves. Students are allowed to use the library computers for personal use. For our generation, social networking has become an everyday pursuit. Sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are not only entertaining, but a great way to keep in touch with friends and breaking news events. Unfortunately, some students take unfair advantage of these resources, spending long periods of time pursuing extra-curricular activities on library computers. By
For students who cannot afford to buy textbooks or simply want to save a few bucks, textbooks for many classes are available at the reserve desk. In most cases, only one book is available for hundreds of students who are taking the same course. Students may use these textbooks inside the library only for two hours only. This is usually more than enough time for serious students to get their work done. Keeping their classmates in mind, students need to be careful and AUBREY MIRANDA, CITRUS COLLEGE CLARION quick when using redoing so, they are preventing other students served textbooks since someone else is from having computer access to do home- often waiting in line for them. work or academic research. Books available for check out from the Because of this, we call on all Citrus Col- library must also be returned in a timely lege students to be more considerate and manner. Library staffers prepare up to 200 responsible about the use of computers notices a month for students with overdue during peak times. books. Courtesy and sensitivity to other stuStudents who need to renew a book for dents’ needs are especially crucial when a few more days but can’t make the trip to midterms and finals come around. Com- the library can always renew the book onputers are in high demand for students tak- line at the library’s webpage at ing online exams, doing research, or http://www.lib.citruscollege.edu. printing homework. Failure to return a book on time has conSince students spend a lot of time in the sequences. The library charges students a library, it’s understandable that we get hun- fine of 25 cents each day the book is not gry and thirsty but let’s follow the rules. returned. Drinking or eating in the library is not alAlso, for students with unpaid bills, lowed and could cause an accident. Spilled holds can be placed on academic records liquids can cause keyboard malfunction. that might prevent enrolling, transferring And no one likes to use a computer with and even graduating. Cheetos fingerprints all over it. Please try We all need to follow these basic rules of to keep the eating in the cafeteria, not the library etiquette so the Hayden Memorial library. Library will continue to be a great and reThe library also offers free wi-fi for sourceful place for learning. everyone. If we bring our own laptops, we can free up a computer for another student to use.
It’s your school, make it better Like every publically-funded community college in California and many California State University campuses, Citrus College is a commuter school. As such, students might express less school pride than they would if they were residents on a four-year campus. If we had the choice, many of us would be at a UC, CSU, or private schools. But we’re not. Nevertheless, we are lucky to be enrolled at such a great institution as Citrus College, where we can pursue an affordable education to better prepare us for the four-year experience. Taking this into consideration, here are some responsible ways students can take better care of our campus. First reduce waste. This can be accomplished on two different levels. The first is decreasing consumption, and the second is through recycling. Reducing waste can be accomplished by printing and copying less, and turning the faucet off after we wash our hands. Instead of throwing bottles and cans into trashcans when we are finished using them, look for a recycling bin while you walk across campus. Next, carpool. We all know how bad the parking situation is. We gripe and complain, yet fail to utilize one of the most ef-
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fective solutions: carpooling with friends. Joining a carpool could reduce the numbers of cars in our parking lots, making it easier to park and to get to class on time. Lastly don’t litter. Trashcans are located all across campus. Make the effort to walk the few steps to throw your trash away instead of dropping it on the ground. For those of you who smoke, be responsible and find an ashtray. Don’t just drop cigarette butts on the ground. Take pride in your campus. Remember,
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EDITOR IN CHIEF Sandra Lopez MANAGING EDITOR Courtney Mitchell NEWS EDITOR Kristin Lacuesta FEATURES EDITOR Mitchie Pardilla SPORTS EDITOR Erica Irigoyen A&E EDITOR Caitlin Griffin OP/ED EDITOR Jose Alonso Ramirez PHOTO EDITOR Andrew Vasquez ONLINE EDITOR Dustin Call STAFF WRITERS Chris Ambres, Jonny Arellano, Edgar Dominquez, Aaron Graikar, Eirin Hernandez Ferreiro, Nick Hernandez, Raul Landeros, Aubrey Miranda, Jonathan Petitt, Steven Regan, Cheyenne Scharff, Laura Smith, Amanda Villegas CORRESPONDENTS Anazarry Danganan, Kazue Kate Fuiji, Tom Marshall, Ericka Sebastian PHOTOGRAPHERS/ ARTISTS Dustin Call, Aubrey Miranda, Courtney Mitchell, Jose Alonso Ramirez, Andrew Vasquez COVER ILLUSTRATION Aubrey Miranda PHOTO TECHNICIAN Frank Ram INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT Emily Rios ADVISER Margaret O’Neil The Clarion is produced by journalism students and is distributed every other Wednesday during the semester. Ads are not endorsed by the Clarion. Editorials are the opinion of at least 75 percent of the Editorial Board. All other opinion is that of the writer. Views expressed do not represent those of the adviser, faculty, administration, Associated Students of Citrus College and/or CCCBOT. Libel will not be published.The Clarion welcomes feedback from our readers. If you have any gripes, questions, or comments ... we want to hear from you! All correspondence must include your student ID#, major and signature. Letters may be edited for clarity and length.
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ABOVE LEFT: Members of the Photography Club pose for a promotional picture advertising the “Tents for Haiti” drive. ABOVE RIGHT: Several campus clubs like the Anime Club were reactivated this semester and use Club Rush to increase their club’s membership. BELOW: Clubs like the Gamers Unite Tomorrow Society (GUTS) had activities for passerbys to participate in. (Photos by Andrew Vasquez)
ABOVE: Michael Chen, right, president of the Chess Club, plays a heated game of chess with fellow member Lewis Raygoza, left. BELOW: Members of the Film Club display their booth, stockpiled with film memorobilia to attract new members during Club Rush. (Photos by Andrew Vasquez)
CLUB RUSH Ericka Sebastian CLARION STAFF WRITER In an effort to attract new members, campus clubs held their spring Club Rush on March 2 in the Campus Center Mall. More than 20 clubs and organizations came out to set up tables to promote themselves and raise awareness from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. With a variety of clubs represented, Club Rush was a great opportunity for Citrus students to find something to get involved in. Club Rush will also take place March 3 at 10 a.m. Club types varied from serious agendas, like the Green Committee, Gay-Straight Alliance, and Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (SETA), to clubs uniting people via hobbies, interests and leisure, like the Anime Connection and Gamers Unite Tomorrow Society (GUTS). With lots of officers and members trans-
ferring after this semester, several clubs are still waiting on the turnout after Club Rush to post official meeting dates and times. In addition, officer positions are also open at several clubs. “Lots of board members are graduating and transferring, so we are definitely trying to gain more members and get people involved,” said Christian Ramirez, 21-year-old economics major from Duarte, who is also a member of Phi Theta Honor Society. The Phi Theta Honor Society aims to promote academic achievement while raising awareness of different social issues, like human trafficking. The Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society (AGS) also plans to be more proactive in community events. “Come out, get involved, and get good grades,” said president Becky Johnston, RN student. Johnston plans to facilitate a Haiti benefit fundraiser in early April to get all clubs to work collectively and raise awareness while
also doing community service. AGS meets every Monday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge in the CFI Building. Another academic organization, the Umoja program, aims to provide mentors and improve study and employment skills for students of various ethnicities. “Umoja was originally for African-American students, but now we’re also reaching out to students of other ethnicities,” said Monica Peters, women’s basketball assistant coach. Umoja is also open to collaborating with other campus clubs to support and mentor students who are in need of educational assistance. Umoja meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Counseling Department. In addition, the Green Committee also hopes to work with other clubs in order to promote eco-friendly awareness. Green Committee founder and president Lorro Hjelm, 21-year-old theology major from Claremont, plans to advance the club as a sub-
committee within the student government to provide a school-wide effort to use more environmentally friendly products. Other clubs like Sexploration and the Cosmetology Club are also working together to coordinate fundraising events to support certain causes like the “Tents for Haiti” drive currently sponsored by the Photography Club. The first day of the Club Rush had a positive turn out. Many students signed-up and sought out information on new and previously active clubs. Lauren Watts, 19-year-old business major from La Verne, enjoyed her first Club Rush at Citrus. “I didn’t expect to sign up for any clubs today, but after learning about some of their causes, I can’t wait to get involved,” Watts said.
Ericka Sebastian can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com