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Selling class seats a major campus issue Dustin Call Clarion News Editor A reduction in course offerings and an increase in student population have led to a new — not to mention unexpected — issue of students trading, and possibly selling, the authorization codes which are required to add classes on Wingspan once the semester has already started.

Both administrators and faculty are concerned about what could be either a form of enterprise or potential abuse of the system and are in the process of taking steps to prevent it from happening.

At a Sept. 23 meeting of the faculty-comprised Academic Senate, Anna Villeneuve, professor of English, brought attention to the issue and asked that it be put on the agenda.

Villeneuve’s experience was with students trading add codes rather than selling them. However, she sees it as violating the same principle.

Villeneuve said that close to 50 students were trying to add her English 100 course this semester.

She directed them to all write their names on a list and then she randomly selected from the list the first person she would add, and then picked the first name on the list for the second person.

At the next class meeting, a

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Christopher Lopez Citrus College Clarion Nightshift wows visiting Japanese students during the final concert of the 2009 Kenshu music program in the Haugh Performng Arts Center at Citrus College on Oct. 4. See Page 13

Ac c r e d i ta ti o n te am arrives f o r 4 - d a y e v a l u a t ion st ay Erica Irigoyen Clarion Sports Editor

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or the past 18 months, the campus community has been preparing for the arrival of the visiting accreditation team.

Now that moment has come.

The members of the visiting team arrived Monday to begin their four-day assessment of every aspect of the Citrus College campus.

Yesterday there was an open

forum and it gave members of staff the chance to share with the team what they have been working on and what they appreciate most from the Board of Trustees.

For everyone who attended, it was all about “the Citrus way.”

“The word accreditation is an Italian word meaning trustworthiness,” superintendent Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D explained at the All-Campus Accreditation Forum.

To evaluate the accuracy of the college’s self study report, the campus visitors are expected to

visit classrooms, drop in on meetings and interview students.

“The two most critical things that frame an institution are what’s going on in classrooms and the accreditation,” Perri said.

The last time the accreditation team evaluated Citrus College was in 2004. That team made recommendations to improve the institution that have since been addressed. These include updating the mission statement and increasing resources for counseling services to support a diverse student population.

Since the college’s last accred-

itation visit, the number of full time counselors has increased from 12 to 19.

The 2004 accreditation team also recommended that the college carefully review decisions regarding the appropriate number of full-time faculty to ensure quality of programs and services offered.

The college has met or exceeded its full-time faculty obligations since the last accreditation visit.

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Lo c a l co l l e g e c a mpu s a ssi gn e d low p rio r i t y f o r H 1 N 1 va cci ne Kristin Lacuesta Clarion Staff Writer In addition to concerns about swine flu, Citrus College students may soon be affected by the arrival of the seasonal flu.

In Los Angeles County, distribution began last week of 280,000 doses of swine flu vaccine.

But at Citrus College, the swine flu vaccine is not expected to arrive until late November, if at all.

According to campus nurse

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Shauna Gorham-Bigby, “Citrus is a low priority for the H1N1 vaccine.”

Meanwhile, several other local community colleges as well as nearby universities expect to receive the vaccine much earlier.

Pasadena City College has ordered the vaccine and health center workers said they expect to start administering it, free of charge, to PCC students by mid-October.

Health officials at Azusa Pacific University expect to begin administering the vaccine, also free of

charge, during the first week of November.

Why one school is getting higher priority than another is unclear.

Most of Citrus College’s student population ranges from 18 to 24. The H1N1 virus is said to hit hardest among pregnant women, children and young adults.

Citrus students may also be at a higher risk than the general popula-

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October 14, 2009

News Briefs Campus Wire Veterans seek GI Bill benefits after months of waiting With the federal government falling months behind on issuing GI educational benefit payments, many veterans attending Citrus College have had to find other ways to make ends meet.

Approximately 125 veterans at Citrus College have been waiting since August to receive their benefit payments; with no signs of the payments arriving anytime soon.

The veterans rely on their GI Bills to arrive monthly as they help pay for tuition costs, books, and housing.

Without the payments, many veterans have had to seek help from friends and family and even resort to recycling cans for a little cash just to help with their costs of living.

Several Citrus College veterans have even had to pick up an emergency advance payment of up to $3,000 at the VA’s Los Angeles Regional Office.

About 200,000 veterans were eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. With so many applications needing to be processed, the system has been overloaded, resulting in the delay of payments.

The delays may also be due to schools’ response times on certifying the veterans’ enrollment.

A VA spokesperson says a new computerized system is being implemented by next year as well an additional 700 to 800 employees are being hired to help process all applications and get the payments to the hands of the veterans.

Source - Maritza Velazquez, SGV Tribune

Local Rain on the way in Los Angeles amid mudslide fears Lower temperatures with a chance of drizzle are on tap this weekend for Southern California, with the first significant rains of the season predicted for next week.

The National Weather Service says low clouds and a chance of drizzle are forecast for Oct. 14.

A rainstorm was expected to arrive Tuesday and remain through Wednesday. The rain is not expected to be strong, but officials were on edge because of the possibility of mudslides in areas burned in the recent fires.

The U.S. Geological Service this week issued a report saying mudslides and mudflows are highly likely in the foothill communities hit by the Station Fire. The reporter said 12 hours of modest but sustained rains could cause mudflows that go as far south as Foothill Boulevard in La Canada Flintridge.

Officials are also concerned about areas burned in the Sheep Fire near Wrightwood.

Source - Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times

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Earthquake plan put to the test Caitlin Griffin

Clarion Staff Writer and

Sandra Lopez Clarion Editor In Chief A “Drop, Cover, and Hold” earthquake drill is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, and is part of the Great California Shakeout.

Approximately 6.4. million people are expected to participate in the statewide exercise, the largest earthquake drill in California history.

The local drill, which comes three weeks after the college conducted a mid-morning fire drill in two buildings, is part of an on-going effort to ensure campus emergency preparedness.

The goal of both the earthquake and the fire drills, which are to be held periodically each semester, is to “increase student and faculty awareness of their surroundings and how best to respond during an emergency,” said Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College.

Increased emphasis on safety and preparedness comes at an opportune moment in time, she said.

“In light of the recent fires, it is even more critical for the college to be prepared,” Perri said.

According to www.shakeout.org, the purpose of the statewide drill is to practice how to protect ourselves in event of an earthquake, and how to protect ourselves whether we are at home, school or at work.

Since July 2008, Citrus has developed an updated emergency operations plan, in compliance with both the National Incident Management

System and the Standardized Emergency Management System.

During the 2008-09 academic year, training in emergency preparedness was directed to administrators and staffers in first responder areas, such as security and health.

The drills this semester are aimed at the entire Citrus community.

Jeff Eichler, environmental health and safety programs supervisor, said that “Drop, Cover, and Hold” is the “most basic thing you can do to protect yourself ” in case of an actual earthquake.

The earthquake drill which Eichler described as “an awareness event” will be campus-wide. In addition to the college’s emergency plan and training sessions, Citrus is a designated Emergency Operations Center and is fully outfitted with all of the necessary equipment and technology needed during an emergency.

Tomorrow’s drill is expected to be led by the faculty members during their regular classes and may last between 15 seconds and one minute.

A memo sent by Irene Malmgren, vice president of instruction, and Mike Harrington, director of facilities and construction, advised faculty to view the training video, which is posted on the Citrus College website, and to practice the steps in surviving an earthquake.

“As Citrus College students, we live in California, and earthquakes can happen,” said Oscar Fernandez, vice president of the Associated Students of Citrus College Executive Board. “Just last summer we had an earthquake, and some people didn't know what to do. This will be important because it will prepare us for when another earthquake occurs.”

Other students regard the earth-

quake drill as important not only to practice the already recommended precautionary steps, but also to formulate steps for situations not covered by “duck-and-cover” method.

“There are no desks in the dance studio, in the prop workshop, as well as in the Little Theatre. There are props and lights that could fall on students, and these situations would render the duck and cover method useless,” said Antoinette Marmolejo, a 20-year-old theatre arts major.

“This drill is helpful because it will be an opportunity to practice for times when regular earthquake precautionary methods don't apply,” she said.

Viewings, which began last Wednesday, will continue today at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7:15 p.m.

To raise student consciousness about how to handle emergencies, an informational brochure and safety tips flip chart were sent last year to all Citrus College faculty and staff to post in classrooms.

“Our goal is campus safety, and we are doing our best to minimize the inconvenience the drill may pose to the college community. Many members of the college community have expressed their gratitude for the college’s efforts to enhance planning, training and drilling,” Perri said.

For more information, log-on to www.shakeout.org. Students may view a four-minute information and training video on the Drop, Cover, and Hold exercise, in the Handy Campus Center.

Caitlin Griffin and Sandra Lopez can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Beyond Nearly half of swine flu patients otherwise healthy ATLANTA—The largest U.S. analysis of hospitalized adult swine flu patients has found almost half were healthy people who did not have asthma or any other chronic illnesses before they got sick.

Health officials released the surprising results at a news conference on Oct. 13, noting that 46 percent of 1,400 hospitalized adults did not have a chronic underlying condition.

They have said before that the majority of swine flu patients who develop severe illness have some sort of pre-existing condition, but the new data suggest the majority may be slimmer than was previously thought.

A study of 272 hospitalized swine flu patients, released by the New England Journal of Medicine earlier this month, concluded that 83 percent of adults and 60 percent of children had underlying conditions.

However, health officials cautioned that the new analysis is preliminary and did not count obesity as an underlying condition. Earlier research has suggested obesity could be a separate risk factor for severe swine flu illness. Further analysis that counts obesity could change the results, said a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC looked at 1,400 adults and more than 500 children with swine flu who were hospitalized in 10 states at medical centers participating in a special disease surveillance network. The hospitalizations occurred from April through the end of August.

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Vaccine: Possibility of H1N1 vaccine distribution to campus unlikely tion because of its proximity to a university with residence halls.

APU, which shares a campus boundary with Citrus College, has reported recently that 40 of its students have shown flu-like symptoms. Fifteen APU students have tested positive for Influenza A, of which the H1N1 virus is a type.

Although college students are prone to contracting the virus, health officials are not putting them at the top of the distribution priority list for the H1N1 vaccine.

Also on the priority list are persons who live with or care for children under the age of 6 months, healthcare workers and emergency medical personnel, and those between the ages of 25-64 with chronic medical conditions.

The Citrus College Student Health Center is scheduled to administer the seasonal flu vaccine free of charge in November. Students and staff can receive the vaccine by making an appointment with the Health Center.

However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the seasonal flu vaccine does not protect against the H1N1 virus.

Health officials caution students to receive both vaccines, but not at the same time.

The H1N1 vaccine will be given in one dose to persons 10 years of age and older. Those who are 9 years of age and younger must receive the vaccine in two doses four weeks apart from each other.

Prevention is key to stopping the spreading of flu virus. Practicing good hygiene procedures could be the difference between students having to spend a week in bed or feeling healthy as usual.

According to officials in the Student Health Center, there will be enough of the H1N1 vaccine, if and when it arrives, the distribution process just depends on who is a higher priority at the moment.

For information on Citrus College’s H1N1 prevention plan, health tips, and updated flu alerts, visit www.citruscollege.edu or call the campus Health Center at (626) 9148671 open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.12 p.m.

For more information regarding the H1N1 vaccine, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.CDC.gov A list of H1N1 vaccine clinics in Los Angeles County is available at www.lapublichealth.org

Kristin Lacuesta can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Visit: Crucial visit to campus involving accreditation beings this week The last recommendation of the 2004 accreditation team was for the Board of Trustees to adopt a code of ethics statement and develop annual goals and objectives that align with the college’s mission and goals.

Citrus College has also developed an institutional planning agenda with specific goal and time tables to be implemented in the next few years.

This agenda outlines systematic updating of the college’s five major planning documents: the mission statement, the strategic

plan, the educational master plan, the technology master plan and the program review.

“This is a critical time for us,” Perri said, adding that she anticipates that the efforts of the campus communities will pay off and that the current accreditation visit will be a successful one.

Erica Irigoyen can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Selling:Administration,faculty decide how to handle current trend of students selling add codes new student showed up who claimed to have been added to the class when the professor knew that she had not given her an add code.

This particular student told Villeneuve that she had acquired her add code from one of the students who was selected and had ended up not needing the class, Villeneuve said.

“There were 48 other people there on the first day,” said Villeneuve. “This young woman wasn’t even on the list. There was no way that I would have selected her as a back-up to the person who ended up not wanting the code to my class.”

“I think that we should hold students responsible that when we give a student an add code that it will be that person in our class.”

Villeneuve’s presentation to the Academic Senate sparked a conversation in which Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College, was involved, along with vice president of student services Jeanne Hamilton.

“Anytime you have a situation like we had this fall, where we’ve had to cut back on classes and there was extremely high demand, it shouldn’t be surprising that something like that might emerge as a, sort of, market opportunity,” said Hamilton concerning the rumors among faculty and administrators that some students have been selling add codes.

“The college hasn’t had a specific policy on that in the past simply because we really haven’t had any information that that was an issue or it was a problem,” added Hamilton.

Citrus College does have a policy on adding classes, but it does not address the issue of giving an add code to another student.

The policy, AP 5075, states: “Students may add classes through the registration period.

If the class is closed because the enrollment maximum is reached, the permission of the instructor is required. Students are not reg-

istered for a class if their name does not appear on the class roster. Students on a waiting list are not officially registered in the class. After the registration period concludes, classes may only be added by formal petition from the student to the Dean of Admissions and Records.”

“I think that we always took it that that clearly implies the permission of the instructor for the individual student,” said Dr. Jack Call, professor of philosophy and president of the Academic Senate. “You don’t give that student permission and that student can pass that permission on to somebody else. That would be like the student giving the student permission.”

After consulting with one of the school’s regular attorneys, Hamilton has now drafted some sample language to revise the current academic procedure on adding classes.

The proposed policy revision will first be assessed at the next Student Services Committee meeting on Oct. 22.

If approved by the SSC, the policy will then be reviewed by all of the constituent groups on campus, which includes the Academic Senate and the Associated Students of Citrus College.

If approved by all constituents, Hamilton intends for the revised policy to be included in the Student Code of Conduct.

“A student shouldn’t have to pay, even if they’re willing to,” said Hamilton. “Then that means only someone who is willing to pay more will get that class, and that’s not right.

“I don’t think it’s their property to give away. It’s the faculty member’s role to give the add code according to the distribution method they want. And I think it’s absolutely wrong for a student to turn around and sell it.”

Dustin Call can be reached at clarion.news@gmail.com

Robert Lucero Citrus College Clarion Dean of students Martha McDonald discusses the many facets of the accreditation visit that are going to happen this week, during the Accreditation forum during the Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 13.

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Life Editor Courtney Mitchell-ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Meet your new ASCC Board Clarion Staff

Clarion Staff Writers Every Tuesday, the Associated Students of Citrus College meet in the Boardroom in the Campus Center and discuss upcoming events on and off campus.

These weekly meetings start at 1:15 p.m. and are open for anyone who has questions, concerns, and comments for the ASCC Board.

OSCAR FERNANDEZ Position: Vice President Age: 20 Major: Chemical Engineering Hobbies/Interests: Working out, spending time with family, watching movies.

Goal this semester: To work as a unified board, and represent every student at Citrus College, making sure their voices are being heard.

Definition of a leader: Someone who reaches out his/her hand to help others.

MICHAEL KRUGGEL Position: Legislative Liaison Age: 21 Major: Biology/Pre-Med Hobbies/Interests: I love to eat, hang out with friends, and play video games, sleep, and study.

Goal this semester: To keep my peers informed of legislative actions

that may have an impact upon their educational journey.

Personal goal: To develop and hone my skills as a student leader.

CHRISSY CONCANNON Position: Recording Secretary Age: 18 Major: Undecided Hobbies/Interests: Painting, theatre, literature, stand-up comedy, public speaking.

Goal this semester: To accomplish all of our duties to their full potential, and represent all of the students the best way possible.

Most exciting moment: When I got to live in Hawaii, and go to school there for a few years. After living there, I truly “lived Aloha” because I made wonderful memories and appreciated the time I had on the island. That’s why I wear a flower every day, to keep the spirit of Aloha alive.

BARBARA TRUONG Position: Senator Age: 20 Major: Biochemistry Hobbies/Interests: Love to eat and try different types of food.

Goal this semester: To increase student awareness about school activities and promote school spirit in sporting events.

Definition of a leader: Someone who

Top Row: Alejandra Delgado, Michael Krugggel, Greg Rizk, Sean Cookmeyer, Chrissy Concannon. Middle Row: Shawn Glassbrook, Karine Ponce, Oscar Fernendez, Karlyn Bradley, Barbara Truong, Gabriel O. Smith, Andrea Dima, Tamara Dubini. Bottom Row: Quinn Klingerman learns from their mistakes and becomes a better person for them.

MAGGIE LIN Position: Senator Age: 19 Major: Architecture

Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports, mostly golf and tennis.

Goal this semester: For our board to work better as a group, and advertise activities more.

What you would like students to know: I love helping people, so if you

have any questions, just stop by and ask me.

Clarion Staff can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Film club reinvented D.K. Heller Clarion Opinions Editor The student’s collection of special edition, director’s cut and rare film DVDs fills his undersized local apartment, leaving one to wonder if the residence is his living quarters or a museum of film.

Film is not a hobby for Michael V. Donahue, 24, a theater major from Azusa. It is his passion and hopefully his career.

Donahue faces an obstacle that makes his career hopes even more challenging.

He is a student with a disability, reining in a severe attention deficit disorder (ADD) that nearly crippled him academically in his first years at Citrus College.

“I was diagnosed with ADD in elementary school at a time before they started handing Ritalin out like candy,” he said, adding that he is a very slow reader.

He carried a full load of classes his first year at college, but found it difficult to maintain.

“I thought I was lazy and that my lack of attention was my fault; it was hard to accept,” he said.

The Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S) has been the key to Donahue’s success.

“I learned from my DSP&S counselor, Nancy Martin, that I had to back off the number of classes,

because of my disability,” Donahue said, noting that with the lighter load he is now raising his GPA. “I have worked with Michael since he started at Citrus,” said Martin, educational advisor for DSP&S. “He is a pleasure to work with because he is always upbeat and interesting. Michael has done well because he listens to advice and makes the necessary adjustments to be successful.”

Donahue was fascinated by filmmaking from an early age, but did not think it was an obtainable goal until he saw Kevin Smith’s film, “Clerks.”

“Kevin Smith financed his movie on credit cards and made it with friends to keep down the cost,” Donahue said. “I knew then that I could do it; I could make my film.”

The fledgling filmmaker recently purchased his first high-definition video camera and is creating his own film style by shooting and editing projects.

“One of my instructors told me that a good way to develop your style is to take an existing movie and cut your own trailer for it,” Donahue said. “I’m using it to make my reel.”

Mark D. Williams, 24, the CEO of Igames.com in Covina and Donahue’s longtime friend, explained that he never met anybody with a

better working knowledge of film history and its origins than Donahue.

“It’s fascinating watching a film with him,” Williams said.

Donahue’s best experience at Citrus College was when he got to write, produce, stage, cast, direct and act in his own play, “Party,” for Citrus College’s Little Theatre.

“I learned how to deal with stress when I had four people drop out of a small but crucial speaking role,” he said. “Overall it was a positive experience, and played better than I expected.”

Donahue serves as the president of Citrus College Filmmakers’ Association.

“My friend, Bernice, wanted to start a new incarnation of the film club and I offered to help,” he said.

“The new club with our original advisor, Theresa Villeneuve, and current advisor, Carsten Dau, has been running almost two years and we get better organized each semester.”

Filmmakers’ Association vice president Daniel Caballero, 20, met Donahue during Citrus College’s Club Rush week.

“He…was showing an old Charlie Chaplin movie,” Caballero said.

“Mike is passionate about film and he is the one who decided to make the club more about making movies instead of just watching

them.”

The club members study the filmmaking process and hope to make a movie, not just learn how, Caballero explained.

It is evident from Donahue’s theater and club experiences that he is bringing his ADD into submission.

“I am very excited that he is

McClatchy-Tribune doing so well at Citrus and will soon be moving on to pursue his goal,” Martin said.

Donahue knows that his career in directing and editing films will soon become a reality.

D.K. Heller can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Courtney Mitchell Clarion Life Editor My family life is full of chaos, excitement, and drama. Most student readers can probably relate. But that’s the way families are: a little crazy.

So how are crazy families relevant to new college students? Well, hold on, I’ll get there.

My parents recently decided that our family needed a bigger home.

I would have to agree, since our family is comprised of a workaholic mother, a super nanny father, two Citrus College students, a high school drama queen, three cats, and our German shepherd, Rusty.

But instead of moving, our parents decided to construct an add-on to our current house.

Now, I haven’t had to share a room since I was 5 years old.

I already did the whole “roommate” thing when I was a student at CSU Long Beach and, to be honest, it wasn’t all that much fun.

I missed the privacy and the lux-

ury of having my own room, which was a contributing factor in my moving back home.

I would assume that most would agree that we all enjoy our personal space.

Because my future remodeled bedroom will be twice as big as it is now, my parents decided that my sister, who is also a Citrus College student, should move in with me.

But my parents are looking at this expanded space as a dorm room.

Both my sister and I are in college now, and we have a different relationship with our parents than we did when we were at Glendora High School.

As young adults, we are transitioning from that no-pressures, easy living-at-home lifestyle to days full of work, school, and more work.

And with this changing lifestyle, parents, too, become more like roommates.

When I am coming home late from work, I often make the “Hey, Dad, what’s for dinner?” call. More often than not, his response is, “Sorry, Court, you are on your own; we had Sergio’s.”

Now that she, too, is in college, my sister is starting to have those same conversations.

But that is what a job is for. I work so I can support myself (when I need to). I just try to eat whatever I can find in the fridge first.

Of course, at times, my parents are still over-protective.

Recently, my sister and I planned a trip to see our best friend in Santa Barbara. When I told my mom I would be gone for two days, she immediately shut the idea down and said “no.”

No reason for her answer. Just “no.”

“I’m almost 21,” I said, “you can’t tell me what to do. I’m taking the train, and I’m going.” Plus, I have already made the trip to Santa Barbara twice before.

See what I mean? For the most part, my parents act like reasonable people, but when they deem it necessary, they revert to their parental

October 14, 2009

Calendar of Events OCT 15/16 Night of Music from Film

OCT 23-25 Chicago

Haugh Performing Arts Center

Haugh Performing Arts Center

@ 8 p.m. Tickets: $12

2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Tickets: $16.50

OCT 16/17 Women’s Water Polo Tournament Citrus Aquatics Center All-day event OCT 17 Charlotte’s Web

OCT 27 Women’s Soccer Citrus Stadium @ 6 p.m.

OCT 27 Women’s Volleyball Citrus Gym @ 7 p.m.

Haugh Performing Arts Center

1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Tickets: $6 OCT 23 Men’s Soccer Citrus Stadium @ 1 p.m.

Extreme Entrepreneurship Campus Mall @ 3:30 p.m.

roles.

Sorry for the attitude, Mom. Actually, I enjoy living at home.

Compared to most students who are living on their own, I have it pretty easy: no rent, Finding Nemo fruit snacks in the pantry, and parents who pay for school.

My aunt often tells me, “You are

Applications Due October 21

OCT 28 Halloween Auction/ Sexploration Club Campus Mall Noon to 1:30 p.m.

OCT 29 Fall College Fair Campus Mall 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

in college! This is supposed to be the best time of your life!”

And thus far, it has been. Crazy is the new normal.

Courtney Mitchell can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Life

October 14, 2009

Anazarry Danganan Clarion Staff Writer

When you marry your beloved, you marry his or her whole family.

Adjusting to their ways of thinking and acting can be as much as a challenge as adjusting to living with your spouse.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my husband’s family. But as soon as you get to know more about his/her family, the more you realize that his/her clan and your clan come from completely different worlds.

As much as you’re in love, you can’t help noticing some of your beloved’s annoying habits.

Behold. The discovery that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

My issue is that I have expectations for people to behave and act in a certain way.

My family raised me to be conscientious and courteous, and to al-

ways think of others.

My family includes people with blunt opinions, who debate constantly over dinner together; a bunch of loud extroverts with bold personalities. Despite our dominant natures, we are also openly emotional and involved in each other’s lives.

When I was first introduced to my husband’s family, I was shocked to observe family members coming and going from the house, without warm greetings or respectful goodbyes, or even acknowledgement

that somebody else exists in the big house.

It was as if Michael’s three siblings were strangers renting rooms, rather than family members.

Michael, being the eldest child, had no personal involvement in his siblings’ lives.

They appear to be a bunch of cold introverts, who are not open to change, and are living in their own little bubbles.

Being a passionate person, who has been raised to embrace change, I was bothered by this closedmindedness.

What do they know, I thought. I lived in four states before college, and they’ve lived with their parents in Southern California all their lives!

I then proceeded to show my dear hubby how to interact with his own family members.

I also tried to involve myself in particular with his sister, who, by the way, is also my age: 22. For months, I pushed and shoved my ways and beliefs on acceptable behavior down his sister’s throat.

For example, my sister-in–law had no sense of style and dressed like a middle school boy.

I felt my duty was to immerse her into the feminine world and show her how to shop. My vision was to show her that it was ok to wear girly things, carry purses and wear shoes that were not Nike dunks or collectable childish sneakers.

I also noticed that she was uncomfortable around other people.

When she walked into a room of strangers, she had a half-smile and

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I vowed to get her to loosen up. I wanted to change her and my hubby as well.

I kept inviting her to tag along with me, and buy her things, in hopes of buying appreciation and a closer “sister-like” relationship. I hoped she would embrace the change.

All my time and devotion had gone too far. My sister-in-law did not respond with an open expression of appreciation, nor reciprocate with invitations to go with her anywhere, and I realized this was a one-way project I was committing to. I was always initiating communication and activity first. It then came to me: wrong move.

I learned from this experience.

You can never change anyone’s family or force your spouse to have the same values and beliefs.

You can’t make someone confident, happier, or more personable.

Change comes from deep within the person.

My conversations developed into bitterness. I complained to Michael about how his family is so ungrateful. I told him that his mother and his sister, as well as himself, are the biggest flakes I’ve encountered, and pointed out how unsentimental they all are.

Now, I know that a commitment to changing his family was wrong.

Instead on focusing on nurturing our relationship, I was trying to fix his whole family.

My obligation is to make my marriage a priority and not worry

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about his family.

I now want to focus on improving and deepening our commitment within ourselves: the family of Michael and me.

To calm down my compulsive controlling behavior, I stopped going to his parents’ house for a while, and I let his sister be who she is. I left them all alone; no more psycho involvement. A couple tips for those contemplating marriage: know what your boundaries are and set them. It is wise to not live too close to your spouse’s family.

Time apart is necessary for your own new family to grow. Don’t expect your sister-in-law or brotherin-law to be your BFF, or to like the same things you do. You can influence, not force, change. We are all made differently.

From this whole experience, I’ve learned how to accept and compromise.

When two become one, each person brings his or her differences into the marriage.

Make the choice to accept each other and grow together through unconditional commitment and clear communication.

There are other things to worry about, such as finishing school, finances, building your own home, and, most of all, your spouse.

Through better or worse, compromise, communication, and commitment are keys to keep a happy, successful committed relationship.

Anazarry Danganan can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Citrus College Celebrates

Hispanic Heritage Month

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion Starting their nationwide tour at Citrus College, Will and Company consists of two actors, who portrayed Latinos from the past who have helped shaped the face of our nation.

Portraits of Courage:

Latinos Shaping a Nation Joel Cloud Celia Guerrero Matt San Pedro

Clarion Staff Writers

In September 1968, president Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, National Hispanic Week became National Hispanic Month, which celebrates people from Central America to North America to Spain and the Caribbean who have impacted America and shaped it for the best.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Chris Fernandez and Caroline Zeller took turns impersonating honorable icons of Hispanic descent who have made a difference during “Portraits of Courage: Latinos Shaping a Nation,” a performance held at the Haugh Performing Arts Center sponsored by ASCC and Latina Leadership Network. From civil rights hero Cesar Chavez to Roberto Clemente, a Puerto Rican sports legend from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Fernandez and Zeller gave new life to the leaders’ accomplishments.

One of the historic figures dramatized was Dolores Huerta.

Huerta was born in 1930 in the state of New Mexico.

Huerta became involved in a community group supporting farm workers, which merged with the Agricultural Workers Organization Committee (CAWOC), where she served as secretary treasurer. It was during this time were she teamed up with Cesar Chavez to form the Farm Workers Association, which later became known as the United cmyk

Farm Workers (UFW). Huerta served a major role in the early years of the farm workers’ organization. She was also the coordinator for East Coast efforts in the table grape boycott, 1968-1969, which helped to win recognition for the farm workers’ union.

In 1970, Huerta, now becoming part of the growing feminist movement, helped lobby for legislative protections for the farm workers.

She was on a road for helping overlooked people. It was her mission, along with Chavez, to improve the harsh conditions they were working in.

While peacefully demonstrating against the unfair treatment from the owners of the land and the police in 1988, she was severely injured and beaten by the police as they clubbed her and the demonstrators. Not only did she help to change the way that police treated demonstrators, but she gained strength. Right after this attack she returned to the farm workers’ union. Still alive today, Huerta has a total of 11 children, including four with Richard Chavez, brother of Cesar Chavez, a man who inspired and motivated her.

Cesar Estrada Chavez, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy noted, was "one of the heroic figures of our time."

The American hero Cesar Chavez is best known for his efforts to gain better working conditions for grape pickers alongside Huerta. On March 31, 1927, Chavez was born to a poor family on his family’s farm in Yuma, Arizona. When Chavez was 10, he and his family became migrant workers after losing their farm in the Great Depression. While laboring across the

southwest in the vineyards, Chavez was exposed to the harsh and cruel living conditions the farmers had to endure in order to make a living.

Chavez’s life as a community organizer began in 1952 when he joined the Community Service Organization (CSO), a prominent Latino civil rights group. In the late 1950s and 1960s, Chavez served as CSO’s national director. In 1962, Chavez resigned from the CSO in order to follow his dream of creating an organization that would protect and serve farm workers.

In 1972, and again in 1988 at the age of 61, Chavez went on a hunger strike inspired by Gandhi where he fasted for 32 days in support of the United Farm Workers, and their children.

At the age of 66, Chavez passed away in his sleep on April 23, 1993, in San Luis, Arizona. More than 50,000 people attended his funeral service to pay their respects to their hero, in the town of Delano, California. Because of Chavez, peaceful tactics and public support contracts were negotiated to improve working conditions and increase wages. Chavez was a true Latin American hero. He dedicated his life to helping people without a cost. He never earned more than $6,000 a year and he never even owned a home. “Si se puede” are the words Chavez lived by and encouraged people to live by as well.

At the beginning of the 19th century, Rafael Cordero, also known as “The Father of Public Education” from San Juan, Puerto Rico, established in his home a free school for all children, regardlesstheir race. Cordero maintained his educational center for 58 years.

Cordero was born in San Juan, the county clerk of Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, to a poor family; his Perez listed her race as “white” father was a poor man who worked while as her to-be husband regisin the tobacco fields. Cordero was tered as “negro.” Under the Caliself-educated through his love of fornia law, individuals of Mexican literature and his determination to ancestry generally were classified as teach and educate himself. Cordero white. taught reading, calligraphy, matheCounty Clerk W.G. Sharp rematics, and Catholic instruction, at fused to issue the license based on his home, which he opened to the the California Civil Code Section children of Puerto Rico as a public 60, which stated “All marriages of school. white persons with Negroes, MonIn 1890, Cordero was immortal- golians, members of he Malacy ized in a painting titled La Escuela race, or mulattoes are illegal and del Maestro, by artist Francisco void.” Perez petitioned the CaliOller. The house where he opened fornia Supreme Court for an origihis public school for the children nal Writ of Mandate to compel the was turned into a museum, and issuance of the license. marked as a historical site by the After a long hard-fought battle, government of Puerto Rico, and the California Supreme Court bethe National Register of Historical came the first court of the 20th Places.

Century to hold that a state antiTrade Union leader and civil miscegenation law violates the Fedrights activist Luisa Moreno was eral Constitution. The California born in the city of Guatemala in Supreme Court later declared that Mexico. the portions of California law that During the early years of her ca- restrict marriages based on race to reer as a labor organizer, because be unconstitutional. of her family’s disagreement with On August 18 1934, Roberto her political position, she changed Clemente was born in Barrio San her name from Blanca Rodriguez to Antonio in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Luisa Moreno, in honor of a Mex- Clemente is remembered today as a ican labor organizer of that era, sports legend, often referred to as Luis Moreno.

“The Great One,” but in his native Moreno was a major figure for home of Puerto Rico Clemente is nearly three decades. During the remembered as a cultural hero.

1930s, Moreno worked in a variety Roberto Clemente was the first of areas. She unionized black and Latin American player elected to Latin cigar rollers in Florida. In the Baseball Hall of Fame. Born to 1934, she joined the Congress of a poor family, Clemente was the Industrial Organizations. She soon youngest of seven children. His fawas elected as the first Latina mem- ther ran a sugar cane plantation, ber of the California CIO Council. and his mother ran a grocery store Marine hero Daniel Fernandez for plantation workers.

(1944-1966) was the first Latin In 1955, Clemente was drafted American to receive a Medal of by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Honor.

He started as their joined the right fielder. In United States “Anytime you have 1960, after a few Military beyears of learning an opportunity to the ropes, he because the military promised make a difference came a dominant to give him in this world, and player, helping the and his family Pirates to win both d o c u m e n t s you don’t do it, you the National and a green League pennant, are wasting your card.

That and the World Setime on this never hapries.

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Clemente had The highest - Robert Clemente an impressive bataward that can ting average of be given by the .317, and is one of United States military was given to the only players to have collected him, the Medal of Honor, for his 3,000 hits. His personal record invaliant action in the Hau Nghia cluded four National League batprovince of Vietnam in February ting championships, 12 Golden 1966. Marine Fernandez, only 21 Glove Awards, the National League years old died, when he threw him- batting MVP in 1966, and the self at a live grenade to save the World Series in 1971, where he batlives of his friends. He was also ted .414. Sadly, Clemente’s life awarded the Purple Heart. ended on December 31, 1972, in a “Portraits of Courage” also por- plane crash while flying to trayed Andrea Perez’s life. Perez Nicaragua to deliver clothing, food, was a Mexican woman that fell in and medical supplies to earthquake love with Sylvester Davis. While victims. Clemente’s body was never working together, they fell in love found. In 1973, Clemente was and wanted to get married, but awarded the Congressional Gold couldn’t because of the law. Perez Medal. was viewed as being “white.” Back then, Mexicans were viewed as “white” because it sounded better Clarion Staff than being “Mexican.”

When Perez and Davis went to can be reached at apply for a marriage license with ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Oscar De La Hoya “The Golden Boy” With 17 world championships and 10 world titles, this retired boxer has generated more money than any other boxer. In addition to his boxing success, he released a Grammy nominated CD in 2000, debuted a clothing line in 2004, authorized a children’s picture book titled Super Oscar in 2006, and had a biography written titled “American Son” in 2005. Last year, he became a member of the United States Olympic Hall of Fame.

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Daniel Fernandez United States Army (1944-1966) Fernandez was the first Mexican American to recieve the Medal of Honor.

Fernandez was awarded this due to his actions in Vietnam in February 1966. He sacrificed his life by throwing himself into a grenade, saving the soliders around him.

His name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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by Author: Ivan Sanchez This influential book is based on nine New Orleans residents whose lives have been affected by both Hurricane Betsy in 1965 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The characters include “a transexual bar owner, a parish coroner with a love for jazz, a white cop, and a carnival king.”

Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball Player (1934-1972) In 1973, Clemente became the first Latin American to be elected to the Hall of Fame. He was also the first Hispanic to win the World Series in 1960, win a league MVP Award in 1966, and win a World Series MVP Award in 1971. His jersey number, 21, is retired with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Carlos Santana Musician Santana became famous in the late 1960s with his blended style of rock, salsa, and jazz. His singles include “Black Magic Woman,” “Smooth” featuring Rob Thomas, and “The Game of Love” featuring Michelle Branch.

He most recently opened a chain of Mexican restaurants called “Maria Maria.”

Hispanic Heritage Quiz 1. Who is the most famous Hispanic solider from the Civil War? a. David G. Farragut b. William Quantrill c. Stonewall Jackson 2. Who started the United Farm Workers of America a. Martin Luther King, Jr. b .Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales c. Cesar Chavez 3. Who was the first actress to be given all four of entertainment’s biggest awards, including an Oscar for her role in “West Side Story”? a. Rita Moreno b. Barbara Streisand c. Natalie Wood 4. Which singer/musician had a first hit in English with “Turn the Beat Around?” a. Ricky Martin b. Gloria Estefan c. Shakira 5. At the age of 12, who won the New Mexico Women’s Amateur Tournament? a. Nancy Lopez b. Dottie Pepper c. Annika Sorenstam Answers: 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. a cmyk

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Athlete finds passion in sport Joel Cloud

Clarion Staff Writer Meet volleyball captain Lindsey Mitchell, a 5 foot 8-inch tall freshman starter who plays outside hitter for the Citrus College Owls. Mitchell graduated from Glendora High School in the class of 2009 where she played varsity volleyball for two years under head coach Jennifer Barbone.

She was voted second team all Sierra League and also played softball while at GHS. She prefers outside hitter position more than any other spot on the court because she says she "likes to hit the ball" and "doesn’t have the hands to be a setter."

She especially appreciates Citrus head coach Shin Jung."Shin is my favorite coach," she said. "I’ve played with him for the past three years and couldn’t be happier."

She spends at least three hours a day involved with volleyball, whether it’s practice, study hall, getting her shoulder iced, or playing in a critical game."I love it, it’s my life," she said. "If I didn’t have volleyball I don’t know what I would do with myself."

Mitchell, 18, started her volleyball career when she was 9 and has played every year since. Whether she is playing for City League, a club team, or for Citrus, she is always "in it to win it," as she likes to say.

"She is very competitive and will push you to your limits" teammate Danica

Lawrence said.

Her two sisters share the passion she has for the sport. Older sister Courtney Mitchell played for seven years and younger sister Sidney has played for five years. Sidney still plays and is currently playing under Barbone at GHS on the varsity level.

Her parents have supported Mitchell’s involvement in volleyball from day 1.

“They go to all my games and pay for all the equipment and clothes I need to play," she said.

Mitchell also played first base under the direction of her father, Reese Mitchell, softball coach at GHS. He has been coaching there for eight years. Reese had a chance to play pro baseball, but turned it down to start a family with his wife, Dayna. She played tennis in high school and until a few years ago, played indoor soccer.

After Mitchell earns her associate’s degree, she plans to transfer and play for a university. She is leaning toward Monterey Bay up north or she might just stay local and play at Cal Poly Pomona. She aspires to be a kindergarten teacher someday.

Over her many years of playing volleyball she learned how to be a team player and how to be competitive."It’s brought me to be the person I am today," she said.

Mitchell and her teammates have been playing together for the past couple months. She said they "all get along great when they’re together, but don’t usually

Lindsey Mitchell, Photo courtesy of Citrus College Sports Information Office hang out outside of the practices and No player has done that since Nov. 6 games." They are currently 3-9. Mitchell 2007. "That was the best game of my cahas about 130 kills in the nine games they reer" Mitchell said. "I hope to have more have played this season. games like that in the future."

Mitchell’s recently acquired part-time On Friday, Oct. 16, the Owls will be at job is helping coach a club volleyball team home facing West L.A. in the gym at 7 called Top Gun. They play in a gymnasium p.m. called Club West, which is located in San Joel Cloud Dimas. Many girls who play there continue their volleyball careers in college, she said. can be reached at The night of Sept. 29 she had 20 kills. ccclarion@hotmail.com

Long-distance runner sets the pace Caitlin Griffin

Clarion Staff Writer It is 2 p.m. by the time Citrus College sophomore Daniel Mendoza gets out of class. Instead of going home to relax, he still has to run 8 miles with his teammates to train for an upcoming race.

But Mendoza doesn’t mind.

Running long distance is what he lives for.

“I could never imagine my life without running,” Mendoza said.

“Even when I don’t want to come to practice, I just pick myself up and give it 110 percent.”

The payoff for Mendoza is his times. Mendoza is one of the top runners on the men’s cross country team. He averages a 6:10 mile, with a personal best time in an 8k race of 24:49. Mendoza also place 82nd at the 2008 Western State Conference Championships, with a time of 25:31.

Mendoza’s love of running started before he ever officially joined a team. He competed in a

Men’s Soccer............Glendale, Oct. 16, 3 p.m.

Women’s Soccer............LA Valley, Oct. 20, 4 p.m.

couple of local races and placed well. That success sparked his interest. While attending Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, he decided to join the team to see how far his passion and talent could take him.

At Amat, Mendoza was the top impact runner for his team.

He ran varsity for three years, with a personal best time of 17:10 for a three-mile race. After graduating in 2008, Mendoza wanted to continue running and after talking with Citrus coach Maury Greer, he decided to join the Owls.

“Daniel is very likable and supports everybody,” Greer said.

Mendoza’s success doesn’t come just from natural talent. It also is the result of hard work and dedication.

“Daniel makes himself an example for the team,” teammate Manuel Darby said. “I wish I could push myself to the limit like Daniel does in every practice and race.”

Mendoza said that he and his

Daniel Mendoza, Photo courtesy of Citrus College Sports Information Office teammates have a great bond, Mendoza is a standout.“Before I and it shows when they are rac- die, I want to run a marathon and compete in a triathalon,” he said. ing.

“Daniel is always picking “If I don’t give it my all, then it’s everyone up and inspires us to go not worth it.”

“It wouldn’t be fair to myself further,” freshman Mathew Luna or my teammates to just quit said.

In a sport where the mental is when it gets hard, because then as important as the physical, not only am I cheating myself,

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but my team, too,” he said.

When Mendoza graduates from Citrus this spring, he hopes to continue his education at Cal Poly Pomona, where he would like to major in business.

“I want to be the CEO of a big corporation and make lots of money,” Mendoza said.

He also plans to continue running with aspirations of one day coaching his own team.

“It would be fun to share everything I have learned and worked so hard at with another generation,” he said.

Mendoza will be running in the Southern California Preview at Mount San Antonio College, on Friday Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. and in the Western State Conference Championships at Fairbanks Park on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3 PM.

Caitlin Griffin can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Football.............Cerritos, Oct. 17, 1 p.m.

Volleyball............West LA, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

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October 14, 2009

Student performance to be both bawdy and risque Andrew Vasquez

Clarion Staff Writer This year the annual fall production will be “Chicago,” the biggest production of the semester, it will involve every facet of the Performing Arts Department, as well as the cosmetology program. It is expected to be even more raunchy and risqué than last year’s production of “Cabaret.”

“Chicago” tells the outrageous story of how housewife-turnedmurderess Roxie Hart (Katie Ransom) and actress Velma Kelly (Juliet Fischer-Shulien) capitalize on the publicity that their pre-trials have afforded them, all the while trying to escape convictions and end up stars afterward.

Directed by dance professor John Vaughan, “Chicago” will be presented

like last year’s performance of “Cabaret.” It will be done vaudeville style, meaning, unlike the film version, there is less focus on elaborate scenery and more focus on imagination and characters.

Vaughan said the inspiration to present “Chicago” in this style came when the college allowed him to travel to New York City in July to see the Broadway production of “Chicago” as part of his faculty development project.

“It’s rare to get the rights for a show that's still being performed,” he said. “I still don't know how we did it, but I am really grateful.”

The cast is one of the smallest to be involved in a semester production in the Haugh, and not all of the cast members are students. Juliet FischerShulein is an actor’s equity guest artist, a professional actor that Vaughan

hired to play the part of Velma Kelly.

Fisher-Shulein was the main female swing actor on the national tour of “Chicago.” This required her to take the part of any character that needed to be filled for a particular show.

Josh Pecjak, who plays the part of Billy Flint, Roxie’s greedy lawyer, said that working with Fisher-Shulien has been an invaluable learning experience for him.

“The way she rehearses a scene and learns how to portray a character is mind-opening for me,” Pecjak said.

Pecjak said that he has enjoyed working with not only FischerShulien, but also his other co-star, Ransom.

“We are both really trying to step it up, and we are pushing each other to be the best we can be,” he said.

Dancer Cymbaline Olsen said the

entire cast is willing to take risks in their performing which is making for a show that will make the audience laugh and sometimes even blush.

“Everyone has their own personality, and we are all carefree with each other,” she said. “Everyone in this entire production is fearless and talented.”

“Chicago” will be performed on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be $16.50 for students and seniors and $17.50 for general admission.

“Chicago” is for mature audiences only.

Andrew Vasquez can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion Juliet Fischer-Shulein is being carried off like a queen during a rehearsal of the Citrus College production of ‘Chicago’ in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society New Member Scholarship This semester Citrus College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter will pay for the national dues of $50.00 for three new members.

To apply for this you must: - Complete a PTK application or have one on file - Have a GPA of 3.5 or above - Have at least 12 semester units completed at Citrus College or be currently enrolled in 12 semester units (with GPA verification) - Have an interest in being active in PTK What to do: · Submit a 1-2 page essay (approx. 500 words) describing what your membership can contribute to the honor society and your academic goals.

Submit essays and application to Carolyn Perry in C1 244 by October 30 at noon

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Kenshu hear me, Owls?

Jonathan Rowe

Clarion Correspondent If you walked by the music department on the first weekend in October, you might have felt like you had just been transported to Japan.

In reality, you would have been witnessing the annual Kenshu Program at Citrus College in action.

Each fall, about 300 music students from Japan spend a week in California, during which time they enjoy sightseeing, shopping and participating in music workshops.

The Kenshu Program started in 1998 as a way to help Japanese students develop their musicianship, while at the same time affording them the opportunity to experience American culture.

The program is divided into two weekends. The one that recently took place on campus was for musicians, while the second portion at the end of October will be for journalism students.

The Japanese students benefit not only from the workshops, but also from the intercultural experience.

“One of the foundations of the program is to get students out there, to go abroad,” said Alan Waddington, director of the Citrus Kenshu Program.

“For many of them, it’s their first time out of Japan.”

Christopher Lopez Citrus College Clarion Kristen Densmore and Citrus’ Pop Rock Band 2 welcomes visiting Japanese students with a cover of “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benetar outside the HPAC during the Kenshu music seminar on the weekend of Oct.2-4.

It is a privilege for the college to host the event, he said.

“Besides the monetary benefits, Kenshu enhances our reputation abroad and gives us the opportunity to recruit future students,” he said.

Students attend intense workshops and music clinics, as well as watching and participating in various performances.

Each workshop focuses on a single instrument: guitar, drums, bass, horns or voice.

These workshops are led by a hand-picked team of professional musicians, which is perhaps the most distinguishing factor of the Kenshu Program.

This year’s roster included former Citrus student Corey McCormick, who now plays for Chris Cornell, as well as Marko DeSantis from Sugarcult.

The team includes session musicians who have recorded with artists such as Elton John, Barry Manilow, and Stevie Wonder.

Each teacher is assisted by an interpreter, who must sometimes translate technical terms and music jargon into Japanese.

But Citrus music professor Gino Muñoz said that the language barrier is never an issue in his classes.

“I don’t think anything ends up getting lost in translation,” he said.

“Although they do take a while to warm up to us, what matters is that you can tell that they are very eager to learn and are hardworking.”

Kenshu student Masatomo Tujino, 19, said he improved as a drummer through the experience.

A student in the Tokyo School of Music, he aspires to one day travel the world with his metal band, Messiah.

Nineteen-year-old Mayumi Yamada, a guitar player from Hukuoka School of Music, hopes to become a guitar teacher someday.

In a grand finale, students and teachers were treated to a final jam session in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

What started out as a lengthy jam session featuring several teachers evolved into a collaboration of Citrus’ very own Nightshift with the Tokyo School of Music horn section.

The vibrant crowd of students dancing and cheering with hands in the air indicated the energy level that permeated the Haugh that afternoon.

The audience had a genuine sense that musicians are privileged artists who are able to transcend language barriers and communicate with each other through music.

Jonathan Rowe can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Community demonstrates a taste for scholarships Sandra Lopez Clarion Editor In Chief To raise money for students, Citrus College celebrated the 12th annual “A Taste of Autumn” scholarships benefit on Oct. 5 in the Campus Center Mall.

Leading the charge was former California State Sen. Bob Margett, who recently donated $10,000 in a matching fund to the Citrus College Foundation.

His donation will be used to establish a book reserve program in the campus library for students who cannot afford to buy their own texts.

“The matching fund will allow the community to participate in assisting students in reaching their educational goals and support Citrus College’s mission,” Margett said in a press release.

The “A Taste of Autumn” scholarship benefit was started in 1985 as a dinner auction sponsored by the Citrus College Foundation.

In 1996, it became an outdoor social event where guests could sample gourmet food prepared by local restaurants and taste local wines. They could also bid on items donated for a silent auction.

Entrance tickets at $80 returned plenty of value with live entertainment and a ceramics and photography show featuring student work.

“It was a good event,” said Tom Gerfen, president of the Citrus College Foundation. “It took a lot of work, but it pays off in the end for the sake of the students’ education.”

Food prepared by local chefs ranged from pasta to mushroom soup, homebaked bread, coffee and wine, as well as several desserts.

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formed as guests mingled in the cool night air.

The silent auction items ranged from a basket filled with chocolate to a sevennight stay in Hawaii, pampering by the Cosmetology Department and gift certificates for a variety of restaurants.

An art exhibition included photographs shot by professor Darrell Carr’s students and ceramic bowls made by professor Michael Hillman’s students.

Those who purchased bowls were invited to bring them to a Soup Supper event to be held in the spring at First Christian Church in Glendora to benefit local needy families.

Among the party people was Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., the superintendent/president of Citrus College.

“I think it was wonderful event,” Perri said. “It’s great to see that people showed up to support the Citrus community.”

The Citrus Singers, in their magenta dresses and black-and-magenta suits, wowed the crowd as they arrived dancing and singing. Their songs included several Elvis hits.

Citrus coverband Nightshift also performed at the event as the audience

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion Local wineries came to Glendora from all over to have their newest and finest wines tasted by patrons at the annual fall scholarship benefit at Citrus College, “A Taste of Autumn,” in the Citrus Campus Center College Mall on Oct. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. danced their bodies away. The band has traveled to Hawaii and Japan, and their songs range from modern to ‘60s numbers.

Student volunteers were also on hand to help out.

“It was good to see students and donors come together to communicate and socialize,” said Greg Rizk, a business major and president of the Citrus College Veterans Network.

Other students, such as Felicia Kirsch, said they enjoyed themselves more than they thought they would.

“I came out to do volunteer work, I didn’t expect it to be any fun,” Kirsch said. “I enjoyed it and had a great time.”

There was plenty to see and do: the

event that featured more than 30 silent auction items and food and wine from 20 restaurants and wineries.

“I’ve been coming out here for the last 15 years,” said Vincenzo Carrano from Tulipano Ristorante Italino. “Everything is going well, and I enjoy supporting the student community.”

Those interested in donating to the Citrus College Foundation may call (626) 914-8825 or e-mail questions to foundation@citruscollege.edu

Sandra Lopez can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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October 14,2009

Where are they now?

Kristin Lacuesta

Clarion Staff Writer It’s the first day of class. You walk into an overcrowded classroom and take a seat.

When you look around at all the people trying to add the class, you consider yourself lucky to have been able to actually register before the start of the semester. Many more students are trying to add than there are seats available—students begging the professor, many pleading that they absolutely need this class. The professor admits the beggars and waves off everyone else with a simple “sorry.”

A week later, many of those same students who were so desperate to add have apparently decided that the course is just too hard, and have dropped out.

Every student has either been a player in this scenario or witnessed it. This is the “first week ritual” at Citrus College.

Knowing that a perfectly good seat is being wasted on someone who is not serious about his or her education makes me absolutely irate.

Hit by the recent state budget cuts to public education, Citrus College has had to cut nearly 450 class sections this year. Reduced funding has resulted in a 13.4 percent decrease in the number of sections offered in fall 2009 as opposed to those available in fall 2008.

With fewer seats available, the demand for classes is high. Students can no longer afford not to take their education seriously.

When a student adds a class, without the determination to persevere, he or she not only wastes personal time, but also the professor’s. That student is also hurting other students who are serious about learning and are willing to work hard to succeed.

Yes, some students who add

Art by Kristin Lacuesta classes do run up against unforeseen circumstances that force them to drop out, but I’m talking about the oh-so-many who just slack off and want to clown around.

If a student shows up to class every day, honestly does the work, takes the notes, just flat-out puts in the effort, and still for whatever reason can’t seem to grasp the material, I’m fine with that person.

It’s the others who show absolutely no interest, those who ap-

pear to be physically present just to kick back in a nice cool room, who really bother me.

So to all of you who took up seats this fall but have not taken yourself or your work seriously, grow up. Be responsible for your actions, or make room for those who are actually ready for college.

Realize that what you do or do not do actually affects many others, not just yourselves.

You determine your own future.

Don’t waste your time or take up space that others could put to better use.

Going to college is a privilege. In fact, during the current financial crisis, a classroom seat seems like an absolute gift.

Kristin Lacuesta can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Earthquake drill to Letter to the Editor shake up campus Editor’s Note: Citrus student Fredrick Weamer, who describes himself as having cognitive and short-term memory problems, shares his experiences as a person with disabilities and his hopes for the future.

"Like Dr. Martin Luther King, I also have a dream. I dream of a place where people will judge you by your character, not your disability.

I dream of graduating from college with an honorable GPA, but more importantly, I dream of helping others who are in my "shoes," who are disabled from any kind of disability.

Like Dr. King, I dream that character counts more than other qualities. I dream that I will be able to help others who are in my situation.

I dream of having conquered the highest math, thereby allowing me to go to farther heights in education.

I have a dream to allow God to use me to teach

others about Him in an environment of higher education. Having said all of this, I dream of the Lord fulfilling my dream because I do believe that this dream of for me. When this dream is accomplished, I want to help people to maximize their resources, thus making their funds to go further than before.

I dream that people will continue to look at people who are challenged in any way and help them as much as possible, thereby helping them to fulfill their educational goals. I dream of helping people who have been left behind in any of their goals, no matter what their ability is, so they, too, can achieve their dreams."

— Fredrick

Weamer

Kazue Kate Fujii

Clarion Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 14 Citrus College is participating for the first time in the “Great California Shakeout,” said to be largest earthquake drill ever. The drill will take place at 10:15 a.m.

A campus-wide earthquake drill is a good idea. We should practice the “Drop, Cover, Hold On” technique, as it is the best way to prevent serious injury or death.

Then people will know what to do to survive an earthquake. These actions are very easy to remember and put into practice.

“Drop” means you drop to the

ground.

The second step, “Cover,” means to take refuge under a table or other protective covering. If there is no covering available, stay low.

“Hold On” means to hold on tightly to the desk or table leg so that the desk or table stays on top of you.

The Northridge earthquake on Jan 17, 1994, caused 9,000 injuries.

The Great Hanshin earthquake on Jan. 17, 1995, killed more than 5,500 and hurt 26,000.

These two earthquakes happened on the same day of the month by a strange coincidence.

There are many earthquakes in my homeland of Japan. Schools have earthquake and other drills often to prepare for natural disasters, includ-

ing tsunami.

I remembered the earthquake in California last July.

Many American students were panicked, but not Japanese students attending Citrus College.

Researchers are trying to learn how to predict earthquakes, but they can happen with no warning. Imagine that an earthquake might happen when you are in class.

Broken fluorescent bulbs could drop on you. If it happens while you are in a lab, heavy desktops might attack you.

If it happens while you are in a science laboratory, dangerous chemicals could cause fire and other injuries.

Think about the dangers you might meet in your environment.

According to earthquake safety studies, you are more likely to be injured or killed by falling objects than to die in collapsed buildings.

However, you can protect yourself by using this “Drop, Cover, Hold On” method.

Once you are in the panic mode, you cannot think logically. Panicked people react strangely, so it’s up to you to be calm yourself.

Take the practice drill in dropcover-hold on seriously. It can save your life.

Kazue Kate Fujii can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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October 14, 2009

It is not fine to be fined

Citrus College

Since the start of the fall 2009 semester, many students have been ticketed in and around campus parking lots.

So before you get back into the driver’s seat, here are some big hints on how to avoid those nasty surprises under your windshield wipers.

Students are constantly using the excuse that they didn’t know.

After reading this editorial, you will no longer be able to use that argument.

First things first. The best way to educate yourself on how to avoid getting a ticket is to read and understand the Parking Guidelines for Students handed to you when you purchase your $30 parking permit.

You can park legally in campus parking lots only if you have purchased the permit.

Your parking permit must be placed on the bottom left-hand corner of your windshield. No permit on your windshield will result in a citation.

If you need to drive a car that doesn’t have your permit on it, it can be removed from one car and be placed onto another.

Students: listen up. The only parking spots that you can use are the S lots.

If you park in an employee lot, designated by an E, or visitor lot, designated by a V, you will be cited.

Yes, we understand that finding parking can be a very stressful situation; even some members of the Clarion staff have had to deal with the temptation of ripping off their

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parking permit sticker, parking in the visitor or client spaces and hoping that we don’t get caught.

You will get caught, so just don’t try it.

As if you didn’t know, red zones are strictly off-limits for parking.

There have been numerous citations given because students are stressed-out about being late to class.

Some people would rather take the chance and ignore the red zones instead of being late to class.

In addition to not being able to park in red zones, you cannot park in handicap parking spaces unless you have the placard.

Similar to the red zones, some students always try to get away with parking in the handicap spaces, either because they are late for class or just too lazy to park far away and walk.

Again, we have always known that handicap spaces are there for the disabled, but some of us still think that one day, one of us will be able to finally outsmart “the man.”

No matter how hard we try, none of us will be able to outsmart the Owl Patrol… Sorry to get your hopes up.

Parking in the handicap spaces will result in a $330 fine.

Citrus guidelines also include several other parking restrictions that might strike students as being unfair.

For example, backing into a parking space is forbidden.

Yet, California state Legislators are some of the highest paid in the nation, receiving approximately $116,000 per year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures’ website.

That is not all.

The California Constitution (Article 4, Section 7.5) allows the state Legislature to compensate lawmakers, their employees, and operating expenses in an amount not exceeding $950,000 per member for one fiscal year.

Let us read that again.

EDITOR IN CHIEF Sandra Lopez Emily Rios

NEWS EDITOR Dustin Call

Life Editor Courtney Mitchell

Sports Editor Erica Irigoyan

A&E Editor Ashley Broussard

Opinions/Editorials Editor D.K. Heller

Online Editor Emily Rios

Design Editor

Courtney Mitchell

Photo Technician The only way you can park is headfirst. Back in, and you will be issued a fine.

Tony Giannone, head of campus security, says that it’s a safety issue. When students park their vehicles head-in, they tend to be more cautious of other drivers and pedestrians when they are backing out.

Chances of fender-benders or of hitting pedestrians increase when students back into parking spaces, so it seems.

Some of our Clarion staff have received citations for being backed up in a parking space.

Personally, some of us would rather back up so it is easier to leave after a long day at school, but that is the rule so that means that we should obey it and move on with our day.

Talking and texting on cell phones while driving in the parking lots is another hazard.

Yes, some of us can multi-task, but most of us cannot.

Therefore, texting or talking on the phone while driving can be a huge distraction.

An accident is an accident, but if you were be to be rear-ended or side-swiped because the other driver was looking down at their phone, we are almost positive that you would be pretty ticked off.

The Clarion staff agrees that if that happened to us, we would be raging with anger and you wouldn’t be able to give us one excuse that would make the situation better.

So with no more excuses, you are now free to start your engines— and don’t say we didn’t warn you…

California lawmakers must tighten their belts We have all felt the pinch of the California state Legislature’s latest budget cuts to education.

A greater number of adults are returning to community colleges to retrain after losing their jobs in this frightful economy.

This increase has more students vying for college courses.

Add to that a 13.4 percent reduction in fall 2009 course sections as compared to a year ago, plus $26 per unit enrollment fees and the pain becomes quite real.

It may get even worse.

Some economists in the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office support a raise to $60 per unit for community colleges.

Earlier this semester at the AllCampus Budget Forum, Geraldine M. Perri, PhD, superintendent/president of Citrus College, said it is likely that fees at California community colleges will, indeed, continue to rise.

The California budget has delivered hits to everyone, including the poor and disabled, who have suffered cuts in their financial support and MediCal coverage.

Small businesses and residents of the state suffer under increased taxes.

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Each member of the California Legislature receives up to $950,000 in compensation per fiscal year.

Compare that to Mississippi lawmakers who make $10,000 per year, approximately 10 percent of what our lawmakers earn.

A spokesman for California State Senator Robert S. Huff, 29th Senate District, confirmed that senators receive $350 per month from the state for a leased vehicle.

The state also splits the cost

of car insurance and provides a gasoline credit card.

We are all feeling the pinch of our state budget cuts—all of us except our state lawmakers.

Perhaps it is time for them to drive less expensive vehicles, as well as pay fully for their own auto insurance and gasoline.

No longer is California the golden state with an unlimited economy.

We are on the verge of bankruptcy.

Tightening our collective state belt is painful for all of us.

State lawmakers must take stock and stop viewing California as a cash cow.

It is time for all of our lawmakers to join us in sharing the pain.

We would like to send kudos to Senator Huff who turned in his state-issued gasoline card.

That is a first step in conserving tax dollars—perhaps a voluntary pay cut for all lawmakers is the second.

Maybe then we will have the money to properly educate our youth and the unemployed adults in California, and re-grow our once golden economy.

Frank Ram

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by Anazarry night of mythical, StoryDanganan A photos by mystical,magical,fashion Andrew Vasquez Every semester, the Cosmetology Department puts together a hair show, showcasing their student’s creativity and hard work. This fall, students from the Music Department, Emerging Theatre Technologies Department, and the Photography Department also contributed to the success of the “Night of Mystical Dreams” hair show.

Cosmetology, recognizing October as breast cancer awareness month, decided to donate all admission sales and raffle ticks to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation.

The student center was transformed into an all-out, mini professional fashion runway show, with live music from Pop Rock Band playing popular funk and Top ‘40s songs, such as Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” The captivating lighting was flawlessly executed by Dan Volonte’s ETT students and a oversized backdrop of fashion photos of the models was produced by professor Darrel Carr’s photography students.

The show consisted of two hair

themes: Fashion Forward and Avante Garde, which is experimental art and fantasy. Avante Gaurde means “advance guard.”

Most of the models participating were students from Citrus College, as well as volunteers from the community.

“Anyone can come in and sign up to volunteer; you don’t have to be a Citrus student to participate in the show as a model,” said Ervalyn “Gus” Brooks, director of cosmetology.

About 50 students participated from the cosmetology and esthetician department alone, said Brooks.

There were six professionals that came to help judge the show, and a couple were former Citrus College cosmetology students. Judges included Hector Barraza from TNT Agency, Frank from Tantrum, Joseph Rene from Sessions Salon in Pasadena, Lupe Perez from Andrew Nathaniel’s Salon, a Wella color hair educator and two representatives from Supercuts.

Color educator, and two representa-

tives from Super Cuts.

There were a total of six winners, ranking from first to third place in each category. In addition to trophies, first place winners from each category received four sessions of make-up classes worth $600 from TNT Agency. “ A Night of Mystical Dreams” was a smashing success visually , and talks of the spring fashion show are in the works possibly being hosted in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

“Expect bigger, better, and spectacular. It’s going to be more of a theatrical event,” said professor Albert Graciano, who has been in the Cosmetology Department for 18 years.

“I have been doing professional hair shows and hair events for over 20 years,” Graciano said, “and I’m really excited for what we have planned for Citrus this coming spring.”

Anazarry Danganan can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Cosmetology students put their talents to the test during the annual fall fashion show Within the cosmetology department, students from the day and night programs intermixed, rushing to prepare their models for the fall hair show.“Being seniors, we wanted to do something special and go out with a bang,” said Natasha Delvalle, 20.

Their model, Evana Harrell, 22, said she was glad to volunteer as their mermaid.

Although the Cosmetology Department provided products for the students to use; most participants used their own resources, bringing in their own hair products and make-up, spending money from their own pockets.

Stylists Delvalle and Brittany Carr, 20, came up with the mermaid theme together, from the conceiving the look of the hair and makeup to the ”seashelled” shoes. “ We spent over $155, with the hairextentions, make-up, shells, fabric and more, I don’t even remember”, said Carr.

Despite the expenses, the two were glad to make their last mark at Citrus.

All three ladies had been in the program since August 2008 and will be completing the program today.

Delvalle spent time hand sewing the costume, and gluing shells to make matching shoes. Carr designed the acrylic nails to give the hands an “under water” theme.

Some of the students, may have approached the hair show event as a mandatory final project, but others such as Delvalle, Carr and Harrell, were excited to showcase all their hard work and passion.

Edna Harren shows off her her clear-as-pearl fingernails that give the illusion that they are in the ocean. cmyk

Flaunting her long feather lashes and fierce blonde hair, Ashley Casello struts down the catwalk during the fall fashion show in the Handy Campus Center at Citrus College on Oct. 8. All proceeds went toward the fight against breast cancer.

Brittany Carr and Natasha Delvalle expertly put the finishing touches on their model, Edana Harren, as they turn her into a mermaid for the annual fall fashion show that took place in the Handy Campus Center on Oct. 8.

Will Simmons and Mindy Carson spook the audience in the Handy Campus Center with their zombie mannerisms and makeup during the annual fall fashion show put on by the cosmetology department.

Jacqueline Navarette shows off the Atlantian palace atop her head during the annual fall fashion show. Mystical themes were part of the night’s featured hair and makeup. cmyk