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INSIDE THIS EDITON CAMPUS An EPSN commerical was filmed in the Citrus College gym on Oct. 28 for March Madness, a series of NCAA Division men’s basketball games. Other locations for this commerical include UCLA and USC. PG 4

SPORTS Men’s basketball is off to a good start winning their first game against L.A. Trade Tech 10283. Their new head coach, Chris Victor, couldn’t be more excited for the season.

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SPOTLIGHT “12 Angry Jurors” is the latest Little Theatre production. It is 90-minute performance based the play “12 Angry Men” and opens Nov. 12. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for the general public.

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Superintendent/ President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph. D., led the fall convocation held on Aug. 27, when she delivered her third annual State of the College address.

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Announcements GRAMMY UNIVERSITY NETWORK The Recording Academy, best known for the GRAMMY Awards, created GRAMMY U to help prepare college students for their careers in the music industry through networking, educational programs, internships and performance opportunities.

GRAMMY U is designed to enhance students' current academic curriculum with exclusive access to music industry professionals and give an "out of classroom" perspective to the music industry in all areas. A membership in GRAMMY U is only $25 for the school year or $50 until you graduate! GRAMMY U membership gives you access to both GRAMMY U and Recording Academy events.

Go to www.grammy365.com/join and begin the next step in developing your career in the music industry. Make sure to select the student membership option and Los Angeles as your chapter. GRAMMY U members have the special opportunity to apply for internships at companies that seek GRAMMY U students, such as Cuervo Entertainment, Fox Music, Hidden Beach Recordings, Warner Bros. Pictures Music, etc. Questions?

Comments?Feel free to contact Naledi Nyahuma, GRAMMY U Representative, Los Angeles Chapter, 310.581.1253 office naledi.nyahuma@grammy.com

ASCC ELECTIONS AND FORUM Candidates Forum is Thursday Decembe 2r at 1130 a.m. Election dates are Dec. 7,8 at 9:45-3 pm and 5:30-8:30 pm in the campus center

JOBS...JOBS....JOBS The Student Employment Center, in ED 102, has many immediate and current employment opportunities from local employers. Whether you are looking for a permanent or holiday retail job, a clerical or food service job, or even a permanent job with UPS as a loader/unloader, we have the job for you! Come in today to get your referral before these jobs get filled. They will go fast.

VALLEY’S GOT TALENT The Citrus College Foundation and the Citrus College Fine and Performing Arts Department will be presenting the first “Valley’s Got Talent” fundraiser at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. Proceeds for the event will help support the Citrus College Foundation and the students of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Citrus College.

Modeled after some of the television’s most popular shows, local amateur singers, dancers and musicians of all ages will perform before an expected audience of about 1,400 people. Tickets are $20 per person and are on sale now. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, visit www.citruscollege.edu/foundation/t alent.

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

DUI, hit and run

Man jumps to death

DMV closes temporarily DMV announced temporary closure of the West Covina office last week, citing low staffing levels and a hiring freeze implemented because of the state's budget problems. West Covina workers have been reassigned to other offices in the area, including Pomona, Pasadena, Whittier and Montebello. The Glendora office is also remaining closed until after renovations are completed. The West Covina office is one of the busiest in the area, serving an average of 1,175 customers per day, said DMV spokesman Mike Marando. DMV representatives have called customers to reschedule appointments made for the West Covina office.

A homeless man apparently jumped to his death from a parking structure near the Edwards Theater in West Covina Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Andrew Michael Harris, 23, was pronounced dead at 3:17 p.m., said Lt. Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Deparment of Coroner. A witness reported Harris may have been drinking before jumping from the lot at 1200 Lakes Drive, according to West Covina police Lt. Alan Henley. A toxicology report is pending. Harris had family living in the area, Corral said.

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A man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a collision, authorities said. Edwin Garcia, 19, of Hesperia was arrested in the 600 block of South Washington Avenue after a witness followed him from the scene of a collision, Lt. Brian Summers of the Glendora police said. The man hit another vehicle at 5:35 a.m. in the intersection of Grand Avenue and Baseline Road and fled the scene while the other driver's vehicle remained in the intersection, Summers said.

A witness followed the man and contacted police, he said. Two men were located near the vehicle and detained, Summers said.

Garcia was identified as the driver and was taken into custody, police said. No one was injured during the collision.

NATIONAL Sept. 11 memorial

Source: SGV Tribune Eater Awards Show 'Girl & The Goat' A Lot Of Love

Former Carter counsel dies

The waterfalls of the Sept. 11 memorial at ground zero are showing signs of life. Engineers began testing one of the twin waterfalls on Tuesday, circulating hundreds of thousands of gallons of water into the north reflecting pool. The cascades are the largest manmade waterfalls in North America, and they empty into pools that mark spots where the World Trade Center towers once stood. Testing of the waterfalls of the south pool is expected to begin in the spring of 2011, almost 10 years after Islamic extremists destroyed the World Trade Center and killed nearly 2,800 people on Sept. 11.

Former Carter administration White House counsel Robert Jerome Lipshutz has died. He was 88. Lipshutz's son, Randy, said his father died Saturday at an Atlanta hospice from complications from a blood clot.

Lipshutz served as White House counsel from 1977 until 1979. Randy Lipshutz said his father was proud of the administration for promoting Middle East peace, increasing the number of women appointed to judgeships and the inclusion of more blacks in high-level government positions. The Atlanta attorney was introduced to Carter while the future president was still a Georgia state lawmaker.

The popular restaurant blog Eater recently launched a Chicago site, and yesterday, the blog announced the results of its first annual Chicago Eater Awards.

Eater, which has local sites and similar awards in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Austin and Miami, gave out laurels in four categories: Restaurant of the Year, So Hot RIght Now, Chef of the Year, and Shaker of the Year (for mixologists).

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INTERNATIONAL Russian journalist attacked

Project against guns in Mexico found to be weak

On Monday, a graphic video said to show a reporter being beaten nearly to death on a street appeared on a Russian news Web site. The reporter, Oleg Kashin, 30, had covered politically tinged themes for the Kommersant newspaper, a popular daily in Moscow. The 80 second video shows the reporter getting attacked by two men. Kashin remained in a medically induced coma at a Moscow hospital with a concussion, a broken jaw, fractures in both legs and broken fingers. At least 19 journalists have been killed in Russia since 2000

Project Gunrunner, an ambitious federal law enforcement effort to keep U.S. firearms out of the drug wars in Mexico, is fraught with "significant weaknesses" because agents focus on small gun dealers rather than large-scale smuggling rings.

Officials defended their much-praised project, saying it has gone a long way to fighting the border drug wars since it was launched in Texas in 2005 and then expanded nationwide a year later.

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Source: New York Times

China detains lawyer Mo Shaoping, a lawyer for Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo was blocked Tuesday from leaving Beijing in what appeared to be an attempt by the Chinese government to put a damper on festivities at the Nobel awards dinner next month in Oslo. Infuriated by the decision to award the prize to Liu, a dissident writer serving an 11-year prison term, China has mounted an aggressive campaign to prevent or discourage attendance at the Dec. 10 awards ceremony.

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Community college students do not reach educational goals

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Kristin Lacuesta Clarion Campus Editor

A report released on Oct. 19, found that 70 percent of community college students had not earned a certificate, degree or transferred to a four-year university six years after enrolling.

The study was compiled by a team of researchers at the Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy at the California State University Sacramento.

The researchers followed 250,000 students entering a California community college in the 2003-2004 school year and continued to track their success over a six year period.

The report found that too few students reach certain “milestones,” measurable intermediate achievements along the pathway to a degree, and racial/ethnic disparities within the schools

were too high.

Only 31 percent of students had completed any educational goal—certificate, associate degree, transfer and only 26 percent of black students reached this goal and an even smaller number of Latino students, 22 percent, completed this in six years.

Obtained in the report, researchers stated that “With nearly one-fourth of the nation’s community college students enrolled in California, success of the Obama Administration’s college attainment agenda depends on California increasing completion rates and reducing performance gaps in its 112 community colleges.”

However, Citrus College counselor Rafael Herrera finds the integrity of the report to not be so accurate.

“There is a gray area where

students may not fill out or declare there educational goals when they first enroll,” Herrera said. “By not declaring, that will have an effect on the data collected to measure success rate and therefore, the study reporting that 7 out of 10 students do not reach this seems just a little high for me.”

The study also showed that 23 percent of students transferred to a university in the state of California.

According to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office website in the spring 2010 semester alone, statewide there was a “68 percent success rate and a retention rate of 84 percent.”

Citrus College in the 20082009 academic year had a success rate of 68 percent and a retention rate of 94 percent.

That year roughly 700 students transferred to a CSU or UC school.

The report contained some recommendations to raising the student success rate those being: enacting a statewide public agenda for higher education, each college should identify common policy barriers, community colleges should get an incentive to make sure students reach their goals and schools should assess students immediately after enrolling to see if they are ready for college-level courses.

“We at Citrus do more than enough,” Herrera said. “Transfer is a primary goal of the college and we have a good transfer cul-

ture built.”

Herrera felt that Citrus provides all of the resources students need to be successful and that students have to take a certain amount of responsibility for reaching their own educational goals, there is only so much a college can do.

“There is always room for improvement. However students have to empower themselves.

They have to take the initiative of seeking the help the college provides,” Herrera said. “They have to have self-actualization, not getting the help, means not reaching their educational goals.”

Rio Hondo community college had a success rate of 72 per-

cent Mount San Antonio college had 66 percent of their students reaching their goals and 85 percent of them returning the next year.

Citrus College provides many transfer workshops throughout the year and has many other services that are there to help students reach their educational goals.

For more information visit the Citrus College website at www.citruscollege.edu or call the Career/Transfer Center at (626) 914-8639.

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What you missed at the Nov. 9 meeting w ASCC Commissioner of Activities Matthew Arellano resigned from office. w The approval of $250 for sponsorship of the Adopt an Angel event hosted by CARE and Cal WORKS was successfully approved by the public relations account. w The Food and Toy Drive sponsored by CAB will be going on from Nov. 15 through Dec. 6.

Collecting bins will be placed outside the library, admissions, math building, bookstore and campus center. w Clarion and ASCC “meet and greet” event will be happening on Nov. 18 at Commissioner of Public Relations Julie Henderson’s house. w Muslim Student Association (MSA) has started a petition to reactivate the club. w EOP&S is now accepting applications to join early for spring semester. w Vocational programs at Citrus are doing extremely well.

Students are passing exams with flying colors: Dental Assistant (92 %) EMT (88%) Nursing Assistant (100%) Vocational Nursing (85%)

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Students to access new e-mail accounts Natalie Miranda Clarion Entertainment Editor

Students will no longer receive official e-mails from Citrus College through their personal accounts. Information will now be distributed through personalized college e-mail accounts which were assigned to them when they registered for fall 2010 class.

This new notification system went into effect on Nov. 1. Campus personnel in Technology Services had been discussing college ordained e-mails for two years before they moved forward with the process of implementing a college e-mail system.

Many Citrus College offices, such as counseling and admissions and records are moving to e-mail for communication, said Linda Welz, chief information services officer.

“They’re trying to go green, it’s faster, it’s less work for their staff,” Welz said.

“They can target specific populations easily.”

Getting this notification system up and running has not been easy, Welz said.

In the past, when the college would try to send out e-mails to personal accounts, the e-mails were “being treated as spam,” Welz said.

“It was taking us about three days to get any one e-mail out because we’d have to send it and keep resending it to get it out to the 12,000 students,” said Leigh Buchwald, network computer system supervisor. “They shut us down for a day before we can retry. So we really needed to move into a new direction.”

The e-mail accounts will remain with the students for their entire time at Citrus, Welz said.

“It’s going to remain active as long as you’re an active applicant at the college,” Buchwald said. “When a student has to reapply to take classes we’ll terminate the account at that point.”

More than 30,000 e-mail accounts were created, using the headcount from a year and half ago until now, Welz said.

All offices on campus, such as counseling, financial aid, and admissions and records will be sending out information through the campus e-mail accounts.

These Citrus College accounts also offer students more than just e-mail access.

Once a student logs onto their account, they will receive 10 gigabytes of e-mail storage, 25 gigabytes of online storage through Skydrive, Office Live Workspace, which means students can access Mi-

crosoft Word through a web browser, Instant Messenger and mobile access.

Before Nov. 1, e-mails from the college to students were sent to both their Citrus account and their personal account, but that will no longer be the case, Welz said.

Now reminder e-mails will be sent to personal accounts prompting students to check their Citrus accounts.

If students prefer not to check two separate e-mail accounts, they can register for their Citrus account and forward all their inbox messages to their personal account, Welz said.

“Most schools have already done this,” Welz said. “It’s all part of moving forward for you all.”

Technology Services also plans to insert portals in the e-mail accounts, which would be “customized to each student.”

This will make it easier for students to access messages from financial aid, or counseling.

They are looking to start in the winter and spring semester, and have it fully running in a year.

To register for a Citrus e-mail account, log on to www.citruscollege.edu/tecs/studente-mail.com for instructions.

Campus gym plays role in March Madness Austin Adamson Whitney Goodman Clarion Staff Writers

Students might have noticed trailers, equipment and nonstudents taking up rows of parking spaces in the parking lot located closest to the gym on Thursday, Oct. 28.

This was due to the final day of filming for an ESPN March Madness commercial, expecting to air during the first months of 2011.

March Madness is a series of NCAA Division in men’s basketball games. The first two locations for shooting this ESPN commercial included two other southern California universities: UCLA and USC. Citrus was chosen for having an upscale basketball arena that is located in a relatively close proximity to where the other sections of the commercial were filmed.

The setting for the segment of the commercial filmed here in Glendora is a typical Midwestern American city where everyone is greatly anticipating the upcoming college basketball season.

Actors were hired from the Screen Actors Guild to film this commercial.

No students were required for any part of

the commercial.

The inside of the gym and the boys’ locker-room were the only two locations used for filming on campus.

Both filming locations were altered in order to hide the Citrus identifiers and to imitate the University of Kentucky.

The center of the gym was covered with a blue Kentucky logo and banners were strung up on some of the gym walls.

During the scene in the gym, the actor was asked to dribble the basketball ball, shoot free throws, and sprint up and down the court.

An overall simple concept like this still requires multiple takes to ensure its perfection.

While shooting in the gym, the outdoor parking lot construction was suspended to reduce external noise.

Murray Miller, the location director for the commercial’s production team, was able to

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take time out of his schedule in order to give students in Meg O’Neil’s COMM 100 class, mass media and society, an inside look into the industry.

Miller addressed students on different aspects within mass media and tied the bulk of his discussion in with different forms of entertainment, including sports, music and storytelling.

He repeated, “Everyone is freelance,” and stressed the importance of students achieving a higher lever of education.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Troye Waldron

Clarion Staff Writer

Around this time of year, midterms are approaching and students often become stressed due to balancing their personal life with school studies.

In order to assist students on their path to academic success, Citrus College offers students a variety of workshops.

Founded 13 years ago, the Early Alert program identifies students who have academic trouble early in the semester.

Counselor Robin Mcburney introduced this program to Citrus College, and has been in charge of it ever since.

In order to improve the accuracy of finding floundering students, teachers also cooperate by giving feedback and recommending certain students.

Every semester, over 1,000 students are selected for this program.

After certain students are selected for the program, letters are then sent to their addresses.

Any student who receives one of these letters should not be alarmed, because this is not a disciplinary program.

It is highly recommended that students contact the instructor who placed them on this list, and find out what they

can do to improve their grade.

After speaking with the professor, make an appointment with a counselor in order to receive more insight.

Also, by speaking with a counselor, students can maximize the resources available to them.

Counselor Laura Villegas embraces Early Alert and believes that the dropout rate could be reduced by showing

students techniques and giving them tips on how to succeed academically.

“It gives me an opportunity to motivate and inspire students,” Villegas said.

One of the many resources available is a student educational plan (SEP), which helps students map out their academic path, classes, and create a goal to achieve in their distant future.

While enrolled in this program, workshops on subject such as time management, learning styles, and test taking are provided.

All workshops are provided in different orders to best fit students’ busy schedules.

Workshops for specific subjects are also provided for students.

Although Citrus is already halfway through another semes-

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ter, more than 15 workshops are coming up throughout November and December.

The Early Alert program also serves as a reality check for students.

“When a student gets a letter and they see that their professor cares about their grade, then they might try harder,” Mcburney said.

Mcburney is satisfied with the outcome of the program, however she still hopes to improve the program.

“I’d like to get more workshops, and get more professors to participate,” she said.

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Newspaper is ‘generally excellent’ Robert Lucero Clarion Staff Writer

Citrus College left the Journalism Association of Community Colleges So Cal Conference on Oct. 16 with multiple awards to bring back home.

Their greatest accomplishment was receiving the award for general excellence for their newspaper, the “Clarion,” and their online newspaper website, www.theclariononline.com.

Communications professor and a workshop presenter at JACC, Waleed Rashidi, said the general excellence award “always shows the dedication and hard work the students put in as a whole.”

“We have a very strong tradition in bringing home awards on a print level,” he added.

In a first for the Citrus College program, Brian Y. Marsh and Anazarry Danganan won first place for web/broadcast news. Artist Aubrey Miranda won second place in illustration, Kazue “Kate” Fuji took home third

place in opinion writing, and Arts and Entertainment Editor Natalie Miranda won honorable mention in copy editing.

JACC competitions are meant to give young journalists the feel for the pressure experienced by professional journalists.

JACC is a non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to educate student journalists from community colleges.

The state organization is divided into the Northern California region and the Southern California region. Although it is California-based, community colleges outside of the state are more than welcome to participate.

At JACC, aside from competing, communications students attended workshops and listened to different speakers.

The keynote speaker for the conference was Isa Ghani, the editor and chief of Cal State Fullerton’s “Daily Titan” newspaper.

Some speakers for the workshops included freelance photojournalist Matt Brown, who has covered the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NBA finals, and many other major sports events; Los An-

geles Times editorial writer Jon Healy; and Rashidi, who has written for the Orange County Register, E! Online, Modern Drummer, Alternative Press, and Brand X, which is a publication by the Los Angeles Times.

For the past three years Rashidi has presented a workshop titled “Rock ‘n’ Roll Reporting.” This fall, he explored the “Freedom and Freak-outs of Freelancing.”

Rashidi shared his experiences and life lessons from more than a decade.

Communications professor and Clarion advisor Meg O’Neil has been to JACC as both a student and as a teacher, and understands the experience from both perspectives.

She described the weekend as a great “energizer.”

“It gives students the confidence that they can do a good job and make a difference in their community,” O’Neil said. “I think they’ve come back more mature. It’s a wonderful feeling.”

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EXCLUSIVE KENSHU

Troye Waldron, Citrus College Clarion

The annual Kenshu Program at Citrus College is in full swing. Check out our photo slideshow online using this QR code.

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Across 1 Cold shower reactions 6 Chicken or turkey 10 Hair tamers 14 Sacro- ending 15 Athletic shoe brand 16 Stratford's river 17 Seward's Alaska purchase, to some 18 *Chicken soup dumpling 20 National flower of Scotland 22 Neophyte 23 Anatomical bag 24 Zeus' wife 26 Fight-or-flight response generator 30 Ajar, say 32 Atop 34 Typical studio apartment room count 35 *Paleontologist's lucky find 38 Punch-in-the-gut grunt 39 "Batt. not __" 40 Bon __: witticism

41 Sit in traffic 42 Utmost degree 43 *Cappuccino seller 47 Baseball's Diamondbacks, on scoreboards 48 Apollo program org.

49 Wee 50 Bunny or kangaroo 52 Came out with 54 Recede 57 Ahmadinejad's land 59 Body surfer's ride 61 Confection that can start the ends of the answers to starred clues 65 Come up 66 Crest 67 Coup d'__ 68 Correct, as a stitch 69 Torah holders 70 Geologic stretches 71 A barque has at least three Down 1 Birthday buys 2 Hawaii hi

3 *Basic computer component 4 Buddies 5 Grain-cutting tools 6 Hall of __: athletic standout 7 Breakfast for Brutus?

8 Two-time 1980s skating gold medalist Katarina 9 Quick brown fox's obstacle?

10 Cameroon neighbor 11 "The Loco-Motion" singer Little __ 12 Texter's guffaw 13 Tina Fey was its first female head writer, briefly 19 Asian ape 21 Singer Horne 25 Sky lights 27 *Parting smooch 28 __ Gay 29 Send for consultation 31 D.C. go-getter 33 Tennis's Sampras 35 Shore of Hollywood 36 Words before the talk

show guest enters 37 Masked men at home?

41 Charged particle 43 Diciembre follower 44 Frozen cake maker 45 Recipe direction 46 Holstered pistol, e.g.

51 Selections 53 Looks out for, as a partner in crime 55 Plague 56 Beer and ale 58 Belg.-based peacekeeping gp.

60 Place 61 Tax pro 62 "I've Grown Accustomed to __ Face" 63 Wine barrel wood 64 Brown shade

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Ambulance company supports EMT students Courtney Mitchell Israel Mejia Clarion Staff Writers

The Schaefer Ambulance Service recently donated an ambulance to the Citrus College Emergency Medical Technician program that will help aid disasters on campus as well as give the students field scenarios in a classroom environment.

Professor and paramedic, Cliff Hadsell, Ph. D., who has been teaching more than 21 years, said that he is thrilled at the opportunity this gift will give to students.

“Now the college essentially has an ambulance ready to go,” Hadsell said. “This will give the students an opportunity to practice in a low stress environment before switching to a high stress environment.”

Although the college received the fully operating ambulance in June, the proclamation award was officially accepted Oct. 14 at the board of trustees meeting by Greg Guthrie, training coordinator for Schaefer.

“Cliff has asked everyone at the meeting if we could get an ambulance donated and my boss went ahead and decided to go ahead and donate one,” Guthrie said. “Schaefer donates one or two ambulances a year but it depends on how many there are available.”

The ambulances donated are trucks no longer in service but are still functional and working, according to Guthrie.

The ambulance is being painted white and will feature the Citrus College logo.

The EMT program is not a typical class; everyone has to be self –motivated… it is extremely tough, Hadsell said.

Students receive a certificate at the end of the program and each student has a different reason for participating in the program.

While working her way to grad school to become a physician’s assistant, EMT student Madeline Gougeon, 22, has already earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Cal State University, Fullerton.

“I got roped into it through my boyfriend, but I’m going through this program for the experience,” Gougeon said. “It is a really demanding program, but Cliff is awesome. It was always a goal of mine to be in an EMT program.”

Seeking a new profession, EMT student James Crowell is hoping to use his experience to prepare for a nursing program.

“So far the program has been great, very enjoyable,” Crowell said. “The ambulance truck will get us more familiar.”

Students are required to participate in 60 hours of ride-alongs, and having the truck will allow the students to become familiarized before stepping into a job.

“Students can go into jobs right after they finish the program because there are jobs available for them,” Hadsell said.

Typical employers of EMTs include fire departments, hospitals and health care facilities.

The National Registry of EMTs as well as the L.A. County Department of Health Services has approved the EMT program at Citrus College.

The school has also invested more than a million dollars in MEDI manikins, SIMS 3G technologies and 12 lead EKG machine defibrillators, all of which give students real life experience.

Out of the 21 EMT programs, the Citrus College EMT program is the only training center for EMT and tactical medicine for L.A. County agents. It is also the only program allowed to intern at the busiest trauma center, St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood.

The other clinical sites the EMT students use are Citrus Valley Medical Center – Queen of the Valley Campus in West Covina and Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora.

For more information about the EMT program, check out the www.citruscollege.edu/academics/programs/emt.

Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

Students in the EMT program use dummies to help them prepare for the real thing. The dummy above is the newest to their collection and is worth approximately $250,000. The dummies are hooked up to computers that monitor their breathing and heart rate, among other things.

EMT applicants must be able to: • Give and receive verbal and written instructions and communicate in English with the patient, bystanders, and other members of the EMS system.

• Visualize objects from pictures, drawings and descriptions, as well as read and properly interpret written instructions, policies and protocols.

• Exhibit physical coordination and the ability to kneel, lift, carry up to 125 pounds, climb, stoop and extricate the patient.

Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

ABOVE: Students from the EMT program demonstrate how to properly lift a person on a stretcher.

LEFT: EMT students Madeline Gougeon and James Crowell demonstrate how to use the tools used to help alleviate pain when someone injures their knee.

• Possess the manual dexterity to use all EMS equipment; demonstrate self confident, emotional stability, and the ability to remain in control in stressful situations.

• Lead and work with people under emergency or crisis situations; demonstrate self-directed behavior; control the scene; organize bystanders and deliver proper, prioritized care rapidly and efficiently.

• Recognize a medical emergency, make clinical judgements and think rapidly and critically.

Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

http://www.citruscollege.edu/academics/Documents/Brochures/emt.pdf

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Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., Superintendent/President of Citrus College discusses the services offered to veterans at the Salute to Veterans on Nov. 4.

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Emilio Buenrostro, Citrus College Clarion

Members of the 21-gun salute stand in formation, waiting for the Salute to Veterans to begin in the campus quad on Nov. 4 at Citrus College.

Campus recognized for devotion to veterans Erica Irigoyen Austin Paul Adamson Clarion Staff Writers

Citrus College was recently recognized for being a Military Friendly campus in GI Jobs Magazine.

The veterans program began in 2006 when volunteer veterans coordinator Bruce Solheim decided that a group needed to be developed for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Since adopting the Boots to Boots program in 2007, the veterans program has flourished into so much more.

“Our program first started out small,” Solheim said. “But then we decided that we needed a class to help returning veterans—so we decided to try out the Boots to Books program which was proposed by a good friend of mine from the East Los Angeles Veterans Center, Manuel Martinez.”

The program is a course offered to veterans for a smooth transition from military to civilian life.

In addition, the program also provides spouses and children of veterans with a transition course.

After finding success in the program, Solheim and the rest of the veterans volunteers decided that they needed more.

“We needed a place where veterans could go to help each other and socialize with each other,” Solheim said—thus, the Veteran’s Center was established.

The Veteran’s Center gives military personnel the chance to hang out, study, interact and gain confidence.

Currently, there are 220 certified veterans attending Citrus College.

“This recognition serves as an affirmation of all Citrus College has done to create an environment in which mem-

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Dr. Gary L. Woods, president of the Citrus College District Board of Trustees poses for a photo with Board Members Edward C. Ortell (second from left) and Patricia Rasmussen (far right), and a veteran during the Salute to Veterans Event in the Campus Center Mall at Citrus College.

bers of the military can thrive,” said Dr. Jeanne Hamilton, vice president of student services.

Veterans’ representative Teresa Ferri believes not only does the Center serve as a safe-haven but also helps veterans to understand that they aren’t the only one’s making a tough transition to civilian life.

“This center is great for these students because every person can relate to the next and that is great because it gives them confidence,” Ferri said. “We are just one big happy family of veterans.”

Aside from the Boots to Books program, Citrus also offers veterans benefits to make transitioning a smoother process. These benefits include: a power-

math program, transitioning counseling referrals, and basic peer-to-peer tutoring.

“Our veterans have made many sacrifices in the service of their country,” said Dr. Gary L. Woods, president of the Citrus College District Board of Trustees.

“It is an honor and privilege to assist them in acquiring tools that will allow them to continue contributing to society.”

Although the campus strives for a friendly Veterans Center, the whole campus exceeds anybody’s standards.

“Veterans have come up to me and told me that we have a nice campus with nice students and faculty,” Solheim said.

“That’s a great thing.”

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On display in the Campus Center Mall during the Salute to Veterans is a GPW 1944 Jeep made by Ford that was used during World War II and traveled to France, Belgium, Germany and Austria.

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Give a hoot, salute those in boots Thank a veteran today.

Veterans Day is about honoring the men and women who volunteer to protect our freedom in this country.

Veterans Day became an official legal holiday in 1938 when Nov. 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” The day was chosen in honor of the end of World War I. The purpose of observing this holiNatalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion day is to honor veter- Uniforms from veterans that served in World Wars I and II sit on display in the campus quad during the Salute to Veterans who have ans on Nov. 4 for students to observe. honorably served in program even provides non-credit classes easy. Being away from home, often in a forthe armed forces. to family and friends of military personnel. eign land for months at a time is the ultiToday many people, young especially, Citrus College was recently put on the mate service to the American people. take the freedoms we have in this country 2010 Military Friendly Because of our for granted.

Schools list that is put out by armed services we are The Americans that serve our country GI Jobs Magazine. able to have the rights risk their lives day in and day out to proTHE ISSUE Society has become desenand privileges we have tect the freedoms we have come to know as Students should give sitized to the media coverage today. commonplace; such as our right to educathanks to veterans. of the nine-year war in Whether you agree tion and the privilege to vote.

Afghanistan and the six-year with the war or not, There are 220 certified veterans receivOUR POSITION war in Iraq. Most of today’s supporting our troops ing benefits here at Citrus College. These Many students don’t college students have become is not just an option, it veterans on our campus made the choice take time to appreciso used to seeing reports of is a must. to leave their families and friends in order ate those who have There are probably to serve the country they love. These brave fallen soldiers on the new and volunteered to serve knowing family and friends veterans in the classes men and women deserve our utmost reour country. who have gotten deployed you attend everyday. spect. that it doesn’t phase them Take time out of your Here at Citrus we have a program anymore. busy schedule to thank called Boots to Books. Currently 25 veterWe hear of it, but do we really underthem for their service to our country. ans are enrolled in the program. It is destand the sacrifice our fellow Americans signed to help post-deployed students in are making? The life of a soldier is not their transition back to civilian life. The

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NAVY Charles Olsen Age: 37 “We still feel that we have something in common amongst each other as veterans. Some of these guys still need that because that’s all we knew for four years or for however long they served.”

MARINE CORPS, UCSD Greg Rizk Age: 30 “We have a very strong military faculty here and the thing is that they were always ready to give advice, to give help and having somebody who’s been there already through all the stress and all the drama has helped me understand what to do and how to handle certain circumstances.”

BREAKFAST

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Lt. Col. Rick Givens, Chaplain at Azusa Pacific University, left, and professor and veteran Dr. Bruce Solheim, right, enjoy a breakfast provided by the Associated Students of Citrus College on Nov. 3.

Student David Keys, left, veterans coordinator Teresa Ferri, center, and student Brian Crowe, right, laugh and enjoy breakfast on Nov. 3.

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By invite only, veterans, professors and administrators enjoyed pancakes, eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and coffee at the Veteran’s Breakfast on Nov. 3. The breakfast was provided by the Associated Students of Citrus College and was prepared by the Stuffed Owl Cafe.

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AIR FORCE Brian Crowe Age: 27 “Teresa Ferri the veterans coordinator is absolutely spectacular. She makes everything so much easier. She’s in there on top of everyone making sure that they have all their documentation for the G.I. Bill. She’s been so helpful and wonderful to us. It really means a lot to us.”

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SPORTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2010 Erica Irigoyen

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Owls rout beavers in opener Emilio Buenrostro Richard Morales Clarion Staff Writers

The Citrus College men’s basketball team opened their 2010-2011 season with a bang, as they defeated L.A. Trade Tech College 102-83 on Nov. 6.

The Fighting Owls went into Saturday’s much anticipated game ranked tenth in the State Coaches Pre-Season Poll, while L.A. Trade Tech was ranked ninth.

The Owls started the game strong, especially on the defensive end where they fullcourt pressed L.A. Trade Tech. The Owl’s man-to-man defense in the half-court set was also phenomenal early on, as they fought and swarmed for every loose ball, holding the Beavers to a 30.3 percent fieldgoal percentage in the first half.

L.A. Trade Tech tried to put the Owls out of their game early by going with a zone defense, however Citrus had no trouble breaking it down, as they continued to get into the seams of the defense and shoot 47.4 percent from the field in the first half.

The Owls offense never stopped moving the ball, as they passed to every man until they had eventually set up an open look.

This allowed the Owls to establish their offense early and gave them a lead as high as 34 points in the first half.

Citrus didn’t look back, as they continued to dominate on both sides of the floor, ending the first half with a 59-28 lead.

“Citrus started out strong and that really put us in a bad position early,” said Richard Wells, head coach of the Beavers.

Breaking the zone defense was something Citrus focused on in practice heading into the game against L.A., and they took complete advantage of it.

“They did it to us last year and we prepared for it all week,” said assistant coach Brett Lauer. “So we were definitely ready for that.”

Although the Owls did a great job breaking the game open in the first half, it was hard for them to match the same level intensity throughout the second half.

“It’s hard when you get up by that much, to keep it going, but keeping that level of intensity is something that will definitely be a focus on in practice for sure,” said Lauer.

Even though L.A. Trade Tech outscored Citrus 55-43 in the second half, the Owls were still able to come away with the victory.

Not only was it the first game of the season for the men’s basketball team, it was also Chris Victor’s first game as head coach.

“It feels great,” said Victor. “It’s not only the first win but the first game. To come out and play prepared and well as a team was good to see.”

“Overall I think they’re a great quality team, personally I really think they’re a top five team,” said Wells, head coach of L.A. Trade Tech. “When you play other elite teams and you don’t bring it from start to finish, then there can be trouble.”

With the win, Citrus improved to 1-0, as they prepare to go up against Grossmont College this Friday at the Knights Invitational at San Diego City College at 1 p.m.

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ABOVE: Citrus College guard Garrett Jefferson attempts a jump shot over Daundrekyc Parham in Saturday nights matchup at the Owl’s Nest.

Team ready for a hell of a season

LEFT: LA Trade Tech’s Martin Whitmore watches as Davon Shelton seals the 102-83 Owl victory Saturday night at Citrus College.

Erica Irigoyen Courtney Mitchell

Clarion Associate Editors

The new basketball season is underway and both the team and new head coach is more ready than ever.

Since former head coach Rick Croy stepped down at the end of last year’s season, everyone is hoping that new head coach Chris Victor will follow in Croy’s successful footsteps and beyond.

Along with his team, Victor is optimistic about what this season will bring.

“I am feeling great about this season,” Victor said. “I am fortunate to have a great group of guys to work with.”

Although Victor began his first headcoaching job a little late in the game and didn’t get a chance to choose what he would be working with, he took the time to decipher every one of his player’s differences.

“It takes time to learn strengths and weaknesses,” Victor said. “Every player is different but every player brings something unique.”

This season’s team consists of five returners and 13 transfers and freshmen-each player is excited and ready for what this season will bring.

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“The sky’s the limit with the team and with the coaches,” said transfer student Donte Archie. “We are like a family and coach Victor shows us everything that we need to know.”

19-year-old DJ Shelton agrees.

“I am excited for this season,” Shelton said. “We have a hardworking team and we are ready to win. Losing isn’t acceptable.”

Retuner Hakeem Washington has learned from both Croy and Victor and

feels confident in Victor’s ability to make this team the best it can be.

“There are a lot of similarities between Croy and Victor,” Washington said. “He learned a lot from Croy and brings a lot of good things to the team.

We have a good chance to be great.”

Citrus’ first game against LA Trade Tech was an exciting one with a win, 102-83.

Their next home game will be Friday, Nov. 26 against Santa Ana.

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Football team captain sets pace Sydney Presley Clarion Staff Writer

Despite the Owls’ less-thanstellar win-loss record this fall, team captain and running back Brandon Stansell, 19, is making a name for himself.

A two-time recipient of the “Player of the Week” honor from the Western State Conference, this 5-foot-6-inch sophomore, weighing in at 180 pounds, is showing promise.

Stansell describes his introduction to football as being “thrown into the game” by his parents.

He played four years at John A. Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, CA. three on varsity.

There, amongst many other awards, Stansell was named the San Gabriel Valley All-Star Game MVP. During those four years he also participated in his other passion, basketball.

He also participated in track and field for two years.

He chose to join the football program at Citrus because he “didn’t want to go to Mt. SAC.” A kinesiology major, Stansell hopes to transfer to a university with a Division I football team.

As many collegiate players do, Stansell dreams of playing in the

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Brandon Stansell, 19, team captain and running back for the Citrus College football team, averages 91.2 yards per game, with a total of 821 yards for the season. Stansell’s longest rush was 66 yards.

NFL, but his more realistic goal is to become a basketball coach.

Though a star on the football field, basketball is where Stansell’s true passion, and most of his free time, lies.

Stansell has a unique pregame approach to putting off the jitters.

“I listen to music and joke around…Trey Songz’s ‘Unusual’,” he said.

He also draws inspiration from his family, specifically his grandmother who passed away from cancer, and who he represents through his jersey number, 24.

Stansell has learned to juggle

the responsibilities of being an athlete and a student.

“College football becomes a business,” he said, and that attitude is reflected in his workmanship.

Citrus running back coach Ben Noonan credits Stansell with being a great leader to the freshman on the team, stating, “Without his leadership, they would not be playing the way they are.”

“Whenever we have to be represented, we always pick Brandon,” Noonan added.

Stansell’s teammate Lawrence Sinch agrees that it is Stansell’s leadership that brings the team together before the game.

Though every team loves to win, a loss can show a team’s true character.

There is one home game left and three remaining in the fall 2010 season.

The Owls are currently in last place out of the six teams in the Central Division of the Western State Conference.

Stansell prepares fore these games by studying game videos to see what he and his teammates need to change.

He experienced disappointment in the start of the season, but is keeping hope alive for his team.

Fall Sports 2010 Guide HOME SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Nov. 10 Women’s basketball vs. Grossmont GAME TIME: 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 11 Women’s Soccer vs. L.A. Valley GAME TIME: 3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 11 Volleyball vs. Santa Monica GAME TIME: 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 13 Football vs. Long Beach GAME TIME: 1 p.m.

The fall sports season is wrapping up soon.

Come out and support your friends, your peers and your school.

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PERSPECTIVES Jennifer Young

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Washington Bridge in New JerAnonymity changes the way sey. people behave. These predators Ravi and Wei, both 18, have assume a different personality been charged with two counts of when they communicate on the invasion of privacy for the Internet. Anonymity provides events that transpired on Sept. them with a cover to abuse oth19. Ravi received two more ers. counts for attempting to record Although an abuser can act another of Clementi’s encounnormal and behave in an up ters on Sept. 21, according to front manner in person, on the an article in the Huffington Internet that same person’s bePost. havior can become cruel, even Bullying does not have to incriminal. clude intent to harm, according The Internet is extremely to the New York Times.

Bullying in general is morally wrong, but cyber-bullying takes cruelty to a new level.

Why someone would deliberately cause another person so much emotional or physical pain that he or she would commit suicide is inconceivable.

Citrus College is a hate-free zone. The college has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment.

With so much intolerance in the world, students here at Citrus can feel safer knowing their safety is the college’s top priority.

Cyber-bullying is an invasion of privacy, and may also be

classified as hate crime.

The New York Times reported a 10-page letter was sent to thousands of school districts and colleges by the Department of Education urging educators to actively enforce their obligations to prevent harassment among students. The letter was sent out by the deppartment to make it clear that educational institutions are legally responsible for upholding anti-discrimination law.

All schools should adopt a zero tolerance policy on cyberbullying and take action against cyberbullies.

The White House has backed

a project on YouTube titled “It Gets Better.” On October 22 President Barack Obama contributed to the project by posting a few inspiring words on the subject of cyber-bullying. The film clip may also be found at whitehouse.gov/itgetsbetter.

“We’ve got to dispel this myth that bullying is just a normal right of passage, that it is some inevitable part of growing up.

It’s not,” said Obama. “We have an obligation to insure that all schools are safe for all of our kids.”

If people everywhere demand a stop to cyberbullying, we can save lives.

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Victims surviving sexual assault Victims of sexual assault often find themselves feeling not only violated but also alone in their suffering.

Rape is a terrible crime that can tear one’s life apart.

It leaves victims in a fragile emotional state of mind as they face the challenge of coping and healing.

A few weeks ago my 18-year-old daughter informed me that a close friend of the family had raped her in August. She said she felt ashamed and wondered if she had done something to deserve what happened to her.

The worst part is that she kept this horrible truth away from her family for more than two months, sharing it with only a couple of her close college friends.

As a mother, the hardest thing for me was to reconcile with the idea that my daughter had been raped.

Then I had to come to terms with the fact that she didn’t feel safe enough to tell me about it when it happened.

It wasn’t until the pain of the attack boiled over inside of her that she felt compelled to share it with me and the rest of our family.

I can’t begin to fathom how relieved she must have felt to finally let those who love her know that she had been hurt.

Unsure as to what my role should be in her recovery, I started doing research online.

I discovered that my daughter’s behavior and reaction to being raped was typical of sexual assault victims.

It seems that many victims harbor guilt, embarrassment and humiliation and keep their secret to themselves because they no longer feel safe with anyone in their environment.

This information was disheart-

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ening and sent me on a mission to help others that have been victims of sexual assault.

I went to the Student Health Office at Citrus College and asked for information about the resources available for students who have been victims of sexual assault.

I was given a brochure from Project Sister that highlights information on what to do to prevent sexual assault.

More importantly, www.projectsister.org is a website that vic-

tims can access to get help in dealing with being assaulted. Victims can also contact Project Sister’s 24/7 help line at (800) 656-4673 or (626) 996-4155.

Confidential counseling is available in the Student Health Center and requires the student to physically be present in order to make an appointment.

You can contact the Student Health Center at (626) 914-8671 for more information.

The most important thing to do when you or someone you know is

affected by sexual assault is talk to your family and friends and seek counseling. The more help you receive in getting through the trauma of being victimized, the faster you will overcome the trauma.

My daughter is utilizing the counseling services available to students at the health office located on her college campus.

She takes it one day at a time, and from what I can see, she is getting through this terrible ordeal with amazing grace and determi-

nation.

As a mother, I would have to say that in situations like this it is important to trust your family to understand that you have been hurt, that it was not your fault and that you need their love and support.

You are a victim, not the cause of the crime, and in most situations, family members will reach out to help you in any way they can.

Always know that you are not alone.

Step it up to reach your educational goals We, community college students, need to step it up and take advantage of our academic opportunities and achieve our educational goals.

California community colleges already suffer from an unjust negative image, and a recent report that states a majority of community college students failed to attain their academic goals after six years of enrollment, is not helping to break the negative stigma.

The Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy at the California State University Sacramento conducted the study which is titled, “Divided We Fail: Improving Completion and Closing Racial Gaps in California’s Community Colleges.”

The researchers followed 250,000 students who enrolled in California community colleges in 2003-2004 and tracked their progress for six years.

What the researchers found was that after six years 7 out of 10 stu-

dents failed to achieve their educa- being Hispanic. tional goals. Only 40 percent of During that year, 829 associate community college students degrees were conferred and an esearned at least 30 college-level timated 1,500 certificates were credits. Transfer rates were also awarded. Of those awards, 39 low, with only 23 percent of stupercent were given to Hispanic dents moving to a students. four-year instituNearly 1,000 THE ISSUE tion. And black students transA recent study shows and Latino stuferred to either a that 70 percent of students fall short in UC, CSU, outdents don’t meet their all areas studied of-state school or educational goals within in the report. an in-state prisix years.

The report vate university. puts most of the Data collected OUR POSITION blame on the also showed that The study is unfair and community colCitrus College doesn’t represent the community college sysleges and suggests had a student tem as a whole. several ways to success rate of 68 improve student percent and a resuccess rates. tention rate of But should the colleges themnearly 94 percent, the highest selves have to shoulder all the recommunity college retention rate sponsibility for our success? in the state of California.

During the 2009-2010 acaThese statistics prove that Citdemic year, approximately 14,500 rus College is doing something students enrolled at Citrus Colright, a counterpoint to the argulege, 39 percent of that population ment that community colleges are

not doing enough for their students.

But the question remains: why do so many community college students fail to reach their goals?

Surely, students play a major role in achieving their own educational goals. An institution can only push so much. The choice is ultimately up to the individual.

Often it comes down to whether or not they want to succeed.

The study is filled with facts and data that support the findings that educational attainment has declined over the years. But the term “success” at the community college level has changed. It no longer necessarily means obtaining a degree or certificate after two years.

Success to one person might simply be taking an art class to hone their artistic abilities or enrolling in a foreign language class to obtain an extra skill. The report fails to include this, focusing solely on those who have earned a de-

gree, certificate or transferred to a public four-year university in California.

Citrus College offers plenty of programs and workshops rooted to help students with their success.

Grant funded programs such as Bridges to Success and STEM, UC and CSU workshops and the Writing Café are just some of the many resources Citrus provides.

The resources are there, students just have to go out and take advantage of them.

The future of California — and the nation — depends on increasing the number of people with knowledge and skills to increase the state’s economic competitiveness. We students need to step it up, and start reaching certain educational goals, and the movement does not start with the institution itself, rather it has to begin with each of us wanting to succeed. Then and only then can more educational goals be reached.

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Erica Irigoyen Clarion Managing Editor

Long distance relationships are bound to fail. Some people say infidelity, loneliness and failure to put in the extra effort to make the relationship work over the long haul can end a relationship that may not be that deep to begin with.

But all serious relationships are difficult. They take a ton of commitment, trust and just plain effort to work.

Last week I found out that my boyfriend was leaving for work out of state.

He has gone out of state to work before, but only for a week.

This time, he is not sure how long he will be gone. The time we are separated could range from weeks to months I was pretty upset when I first found out my boyfriend could possibly be gone for months without me seeing him.

Granted, I am ridiculously busy during the week, but whenever I do have free time, I love to call my boyfriend and invite him to come hang out.

I understand that the unemployment rate in California is 12 percent and that my boyfriend is lucky to have the opportunity. But that doesn’t stop me from being upset he will no longer be just a 20-minute drive away.

So what will happen during the months we will be separated?

Who really knows what will happen. I have decided to take it day-by-day. I know that things will be difficult, but one

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dr. l ve can only hope for the best.

At this time, I really have to learn to trust and I have to fully commit if I want this relationship to work—as does he.

It will be a true test to see whether or not our relationship can last.

I am hopeful that our relationship will endure and that we will be closer than ever when he comes back.

But I am still extremely bummed I will not be able to see my boyfriend whenever I choose.

I am ready to take on the challenge of making my new long distance relationship work.

Here’s the key to making it last: have confidence.

If you say to yourself in the beginning being away from your significant other won’t work, then you are bound to fail

no matter what.

I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was when my boyfriend reassured me just because he was leaving for work didn’t mean that he was leaving me.

It convinced me not only does he care about me more than anything, but also he believes that just because we are several states apart doesn’t mean that our relationship has to come to an end.

So here’s to our new long distance relationship. Wish us luck and hope that everything works out for the best.

If you have a questions that you need answered from Dr. Love, email me at: paging.dr.love@hotmail.com.

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Your life story written in song Courtney Mitchell Clarion Editor in Chief

Singers and songwriters are famous for using their own lives as inspiration for lyrics. One example is pop-country singer Taylor Swift, who released her latest album “Speak Now” on Oct. 25.

Every song on this album reflects her personal life: experiences with her family, critics and, of course, her relationships.

So, naturally, I became inspired: What would my album be like if my experiences were told through song?

What if your life were written in album form? What life experiences would your songs cover? What adventures not recorded on your album would you want to hear on your second release?

My first song, inspired by Lea Michele, would describe my life as the eldest of three sisters. Think “Keeping up with the Kardashians” meets “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and you have a good idea of the relationship I have with my sisters. It would be upbeat and fun: something to rock out to in the car.

Another song, Carrie Underwood inspired, would play out the relationship I have with my parents. Living at home gives me the opportunity to have a good, healthy bond with both my mom and my dad. The song would be slow and re-

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laxed: something to listen to while taking a Sunday drive on Pacific Coast Highway.

My next song: Pitbull, Usher and Ludacris inspired, would describe my role as editor in chief at the Clarion. Extreme wouldn't even begin to describe this role, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world: Life in the newsroom is definitely the best.

The song would be fast, intense and totally fun: something to listen to while taking a study break.

Another song would be about the adventures I have as a barista. This song, titled “Dear Customer,” would feature some of the best and worst customer experiences. Paramore inspired, this song would be edgy and strong: something to

listen to on the treadmill at the gym.

Lastly, I would dedicate a song to my best friends and my relationship with my boyfriend. With a Nora Jones inspiration, this song would be to appreciate those who have helped me, encouraged me and held my hand when life was tough.

Songs I wish to have on my second album someday will be about fulfilling my hopes and dreams, the experiences and adventures that life throws in my direction and the lessons I have learned.

So I ask: If you could sing your heart out in an album, what stories would you share?

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You’ve got mail Students should be informed about their academic progress through all lines of communication.

Citrus College recently adopted something new this semester: E-mail accounts have been enforced for all Citrus students.

The new accounts, which were activated on August 30, are designed as a communication tool for students and faculty.

This communication tool is now the new alternative for notifying students of important things such as academic probation and registering for classes.

Being notified of academic probation is crucial: more than 100 students every semester are placed on acaTHE ISSUE demic proThe school has proposed to use the bation school email system because to notify students of they fall academic progress. below a 2.0 grade OUR POSITION point averMany students wish age. to not utilize the Stuemail system and dents have forcing students into one form of comonly one munication is unreasemester to sonable. get their grade point average up before they are academically dismissed from the college.

We think this is important and students should be aware of this through several lines of communcation.

Although the initial idea is theoretically workable, this is less than practical seeing as students rarely check their personal email, let alone their Citrus e-mail.

Letting students know such critical and timely information through just one form of communication is not realistic.

Karlyn Bradley, treasurer for Associated Students of Citrus College (ASCC) recently proposed that in addition to alerting students through e-mail that they should also notify students through snail mail.

The Clarion proposes that the school should also notify students through phone call and text alerts along with email and snail mail.

We have the capabilities to utilize all these forms of communication.

Our generation is completely technology engrossed and by utilizing all of the lines of communication available, we will be communicating better to students how crucial their academic progress is.

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ENTERTAINMENT Natalie Miranda

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Film comes to life with live music Kristin Lacuesta Daniel Hernandez Clarion Staff Writers

Some of the most memorable moments in motion picture history were celebrated the nights of Nov. 4 and 5, when film met live orchestra, leaving the audience in complete awe.

The Citrus College Fine and Performing Arts Department presented its annual performance “A Night of Music From Film,” a live orchestral show performed by the Sierra Wind Symphony and concert choir in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

Conductor William Hoehne began the show with a screening of “Superman” and followed that by box office smash “Avatar.”

The Joker, Two-Face and Penguin came to life when the sym-

phony honored composing greats Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman with a thrilling live performance of “Batman” and “The Dark Knight.”

The string bass players were outstanding during this dark composition, giving the feeling the audience was actually in Gotham City.

One of the more memorable pieces of the night was the James Bond set that was accompanied by concert choir singers Christopher Nevarez and Patricia Eredia.

Eredia’s operatic voice accompanied by the classical sounds of the orchestra was beautiful and added that extra element, making the performance that much better.

From there, the show took a faster pace, recreating scenes from Western flicks and action

classic Indiana Jones movies. Piccolo player Gavin Furuken, shined during his solo in Indiana Jones movies, earning him a roar of applause from the audience.

But, the most memorable and arguably the best performance of the night was the military action hero set, which showcased war films such as “The Patriot,” “Glory,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Platoon” and “The Hurt Locker.”

The nearly 20-minute compilation started off with a soothing and calm tone, showing soldiers headed off to war. From there the players picked up the pace, creating a frantic and suspenseful sound that synched beautifully with the war scenes playing on the screen.

The set ended with the orchestra becoming silent as an image of the American flag waved on, a perfect continuation of the Veterans Day event that occurred on campus a few hours prior.

The mixtures of such classic forms of art—film and music— were combined beautifully and the movie greats were recreated with awesome precision, the audience never felt more a part of the movie world.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Film festival entries still being accepted until Nov. 18 Robert Lucero Sydney Presley

Clarion Staff Writers

Young aspiring Steven Spielbergs will finally get the chance to show off their skills during the Film Festival being hosted by Citrus College’s Film Club in the Campus Center on Dec. 3.

Music videos of local bands from any school and short films of any genre are eligible for consideration. All entries must be original material.

Entry forms can be picked up in the library and at the Student Center, and must be turned in on a DVD with the entry form and a $5 entry fee in the Student Life office.

Entries are due by Nov. 18.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate.

Inappropriate and/or violent material will be returned to the

creator and will not be judged.

The best short film and the best music video, as well as best director, will receive cash prizes.

Professor Theresa Villeneuve who teaches motion picture appreciation shared her pride for the club’s hard work, organization and enthusiasm, as all three of those are key to making the film festival happen. She expects it to be a big success.

“I think it’s something that even if the students don’t know what it’s about or don’t know what’s happening, there will be some really good and entertaining films,” she said.

Not knowing that anyone had an interest in having a film festival, Eric Freischlad, music composition and commercial music major, 19, was surprised to find out about the event.

Freischlad is entering a Halloween music video titled “The P.V.,” for which he wrote an original song.

“Hopefully people will still be in the spirit of Halloween when it shows,” he said.

Those from the film club who aspire to be film critics will review and judge the entries not only for prizes, but also to choose which films will be shown at the festival.

On Dec. 3, starting at 1.p.m, an all-day festival admission wristband will be on sale for $5 without a student ID or $3 with a student ID. “I am most excited that it will actually happen,” Film Club president David F. Borunda said.

If all goes well, Film Club members hope to make this festival an annual event.

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

FRIDAY, DEC. 3

Location: Campus Center Time: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. $5 admission wristband $3 admission w/ student ID

SHORT FILM & MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST

GRAND PRIZE:$150

citruscollegefilmfestival@gmail.com

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Robert Pattinson (left) and Justin Bieber (right) are two examples of the hair trends that teenagers and young adults are sporting this season.

Making the cut in men’s hair Sydney Presley

Clarion Staff Writer

Gentlemen have been giving the ladies some competition in the hair department lately.

Take a stroll around the Citrus College campus and you will see many trending styles.

The timeless buzz cut is sticking around, but men are now gravitating towards longer hairstyles.

Similar to Morrissey, “the shorter on the sides, longer on the top,” look is rebounding Although many men reject the idea, “Twilight” has had some influence on them as well.

The Robert Pattinson- inspired shaggy hairdo is right for young men who want to communicate the notion that “I don’t want to look like I care too much, though I secretly do.”

And the guilty pleasures do not stop there.

The Justin Bieber swoopedbangs haircut has been popular for about 5 years now.

In a new quirky trend, young

men are sporting braids at the nape of their necks as well as growing out the hair at the nape, in what many refer to as a “rat tail.”

The key to pulling of all these looks is in the hair care.

The longer the hair, the more care needed.

Depending on the length and style you are going for, hair washing routines should fit accordingly.

For short haircuts, hair should be washed daily and little to no hair products need to be used.

For medium length cuts, hair should be washed at least every other day, as this makes hair easier to style.

Hair wax, may be used in moderation, the key is for hair to be soft and moveable, not crunchy.

Longer hair should be washed once a day, but the emphasis is on conditioning.

Every other wash, you should apply conditioner to the ends to

prevent your hair from dying out.

By conditioning every other wash, you are also preventing your hair from becoming too greasy.

Facial hair is also important.

Some prefer the clean- cut look, in which case moisturizing is key to protect the skin from irritation due to shaving.

If you prefer having facial hair, then you will want to focus on upkeep, making sure to keep your facial hair to a specific style.

If you choose to grow a beard, keep it clean with shampoo that is specifically for facial hair.

Male hairstyles can be a lot more complicated than many women may think.

Men who want to impress will take the time to experiment with their grooming and image.

It is all about expressing oneself.

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

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Student portrays idealist in upcoming performance Cheyenne Scharff Clarion Correspondent

He had always wanted to act, but it took him a while to work up the courage to walk onstage, said actor Taylor Stone whose first leading role will be in the play “12 Angry Jurors” which opens Nov. 12 in the Citrus College Little Theatre.

Stone, 21, plays the thoughtful and benevolent Juror #8, who alone advocates reasonable doubt in the jury deliberation of a criminal case concerning a youth accused of killing his father.

“It’s definitely rewarding, exciting and challenging all at the same time,” Stone said of his first lead role.

Juror #8 is different from characters Stone has portrayed before, which have been more exuberant, over-the-top personalities. He has found some of Juror #8’s characteristics of leadership and authority difficult to convey.

“I have a new respect for acting.

I realize that it is way harder than it seems, especially in this show, which is really a challenge,” he said.

Stone graduated from San Dimas High School, and began attending Citrus College three years ago. He started doing backstage work for the Little Theatre, then enrolled in his first acting class with theatre arts director

Cherie Brown.

“My first impression of Taylor was that he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet,” Brown said. “He works hard, he’s respectful. He’s just a really good human being.”

Brown convinced Stone to audition for the play “Maggie and the Christmas Shindig” and he was cast in his role as the narrator.

“She really broke me out of my shell and helped me get rid of my nerves,” Stone said of Brown.

“I was terrified to act on stage.”

Stone also performed as a fake audience member in “Cartoon” in spring 2010 and as a preacher in the Little Theatre’s summer production of “Splendor in the Grass.”

He has grown as an actor and is ready for a bigger role now, Brown said.

“I didn’t see myself as Juror #8, [but] getting the opportunity to play a character like him is very rewarding,” Stone said.

Although it may sound contradictory, Stone finds that being himself on stage is the best way to perform.

“Acting in front of people is crazy,” Stone said. “I love it.”

Brown was looking for a special personality type to play the role of Juror #8 and Stone rose to the top at call backs, she said.

“I just felt like Taylor fit that

quality of ‘Everyman,’” she said.

The other roles are more narrowly defined personality types, she said.

“Taylor has helped me on some of the acts that I do in the play,” said Colin Baines, who plays a guard. “He’s a really cool guy.”

Stone’s character must convince the other jurors that there is enough reasonable doubt in the case not to convict the youth.

“I have to be able to describe what I’m saying, and all the points I’m making and I have to understand them too,” he said.

“To prepare for the show, the actors must separate themselves from each other to shape the sense of unfamiliarity that their characters are supposed to have,” Stone said.

“It’s a pretty heartbreaking ending, and every time we run it, it is very emotional,” he said. “I hope the audience gets some shock value from the show.”

Stone plans to receive a certificate in the Emerging Technical Theatre program at Citrus College and will be auditioning for the theatre department’s next student prodution.

“12 Angry Jurors” will be showing Nov. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, and $12 for general admission.

Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

Taylor Stone, 21, left, who plays Juror #8 in “12 Angry Jurors” tries to sway the other jurors to vote not guilty, as Gahren Markarian, right, listens to his reasoning. “12 Angry Jurors” opens on Nov. 12 in the Little Theatre.

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SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Brandon Lozano, Citrus College Clarion

In the opening scene of “12 Angry Jurors,” the cast of jurors listens to the judge’s instructions. “12 Angry Jurors” opens in the Citrus College Little Theatre on Nov. 12.

Students take on jury roles Austin Adamson Brandon Lozano Clarion Staff Writers

Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

ABOVE: Anthony Garcia, who plays Juror #6, holds back Chris Aranda, Juror #3, during rehearsal for “12 Angry Jurors.”

RIGHT: Juror #8, played

by Taylor Stone, right, tries to calm Juror #9, played by Amanda Villegas, during a scene in “12 Angry Jurors.”

The play opens in the Little Theater on Nov. 12.

Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion

The Little Theatre production of “12 Angry Jurors” is an intense reimagining of the play “12 Angry Men” written by Reginald Rose.

Directed by Citrus College theatre arts professor Cherie Brown, this interpretation includes both men and women on the jury.

There are 15 student actors in this performance playing 12 jurors, a clerk, a judge and a guard.

As in the original, only a juror number identifies each actor on the jury. None of the characters are addressed by name.

In the play there are 12 jury members who are tasked with deciding the fate of an 18-year-old boy who is accused of murdering his father.

“The story is interesting and it’s a tremendous challenge for the actors and a tremendous challenge for me, the director,” Brown said.

The confrontation takes place in a jury room and revolves around Juror #8, who at the start is the only one who votes not guilty.

Taylor Stone, 21, landed the role of Juror #8. Stone who has also been in Citrus College productions of “Cartoon” and “Splendor in the Grass” said that he was very excited to portray Juror #8.

“It is definitely different than any play I’ve been in,” he said.

Like the film “12 Angry Men” Juror #8 is one who wants to talk this case through to make sure the boy on trial gets a fair hearing in the jury room.

“My character feels that there was some stuff the lawyers and attorneys left out,” Stone said.

Citrus student Chris Aranda, 22, who has been in numerous Citrus College productions including “Cartoon,” “Julius Caesar,” and “Grapes of Wrath,” is in his last acting performance at Citrus College.

Aranda portrays Juror #3 who is a bitter, ill-tempered man with a lot of baggage.

“He (Juror #3) is influence by his own demons in terms of coming to his verdict,” Aranda said.

Like the film the play is the same great story of 12 strangers who quietly or explosively state their reasoning of why the boy is guilty or not.

“You will leave thinking, you will leave discussing who was right, who was wrong and those are the best productions, film and books when you are still engaged in it,” Aranda said.

“12 Angry Jurors” is a 90minute, fast paced, no intermission play that provokes the audience to question what constitutes reasonable doubt.

“If we have done our jobs right, people will literally be on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next,” Brown said Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled for Nov. 12,13,19 and 20 at 8 p.m and Sunday Nov. 21 at 2 p.m in the Little Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the Haugh Performing Arts Center box office or online. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for the general public.

Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one hour before performances.