Ricky Lin, 32, is just one of the many student photographers who have their work on display in the library.
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NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Vandals supsected in Glendora
Mt. SAC opens Veteran’s Resource Center
A man and juvenile were arrested on suspicion of vandalism after an off-duty deputy caught them tagging Tuesday morning, authorities said. Police responded to the 500 block of South Barranca Avenue just after midnight and arrested Luis Arizmendi, 19, of Azusa and a 17-year-old juvenile, Lt. Brian Summers of the Glendora police said. The taggers ran, and police officers were able to locate them within 10 minutes, Summers said. Arizmendi and the juvenile were taken into custody and released on a citation, police said
Mount San Antonio College celebrated Veterans Day by giving student veterans a new home on Nov. 10. Mt. SAC dedicated a new Veterans Resource Center for men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. The Walnut campus made it a festive event with speeches, food, photo project and student panel. "The new center gives our veterans their own place," explained Daniel Rafael, president of the Mt. SAC Veterans Club."We're proud and pleased to be able to serve our veterans. Hopefully, the new Veterans Resource Center will help them succeed here at Mt. SAC," concluded Mt. SAC President John Nixon.
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APU receives biggest gift in school history APU officials announced recently that the school has received a pledge for $8.6 million the largest single gift in the university's history to be used for expanding its accounting program. The donation comes from L.P. Leung, a former student, and his wife, Bobbi. It will be used to expand the university's accounting major into a full-fledged department, the L.P. and Timothy Leung Department of Accounting, named after the Leung's late son. Leung's gift comes with a distinctive stipulation - that the new accounting department focus on accounting ethics. Leung, who attended APU from 1958-59 and later became a certified public accountant, said he believes it's time for accounting to become more transparent.
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NATIONAL Daily pill to cut AIDS risk FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE Flu shots are available in the Student Health Center for all currently enrolled students. The Student Health Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10, and cash only will be accepted. For more information call (626) 914-8671
ALL-CAMPUS FORUM The college has embarked on the process of developing a new ten-year Educational and Facilities Master Plan. The all-campus forum is scheduled for Dec. 2 at 2:45 p.m. in CFI 159.
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
Scientists have an exciting breakthrough in the fight against AIDS. A pill already used to treat HIV infection turns out to be a powerful weapon in protecting healthy gay men from catching the virus, a global study found. Daily doses of Truvada cut the risk of infection by 44 percent when given with condoms, counseling and other prevention services.The results are "a major advance" that can help curb the epidemic in gay men, said Dr. Kevin Fenton, AIDS prevention chief at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Studies in those groups are under way.
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Man accused of having bomb factory at home An unemployed software consultant pleaded not guilty to running a bomb factory at his home, where prosecutors said they found the largest amount of certain homemade explosives in one location in U.S. history.The explosives were discovered last week when a gardener was injured in a blast that occurred when he stepped on explosive powder in the backyard.Bail was set at $5 million during the arraignment of Jakubec at the Vista courthouse.
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Republicans more likely to watch tv hits TV viewers who vote Republican and identify themselves as conservative are more likely than Democrats to love the biggest hits on TV.Of the top 10 broadcast shows on TV in the spring, nine were ranked more favorably by viewers who identify themselves as Republican, according to data compiled by media-research company Experian Simmons. These include "NCIS," "The Big Bang Theory," "American Idol," and "Modern Family" -- that one with the gay couple.
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INTERNATIONAL N. Korea fires on S. Korea
Former Nazi guard dies before trial
On Tuesday North Korea fired dozens of artillery rounds onto a populated South Korean island, killing two and injuring 19 others, officials said. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called an emergency session of his national security-related ministers in an underground bunker at the presidential residence late Tuesday to devise a response to the attack, which occurred near the disputed western border between North and South. North Korea has never accepted the boundary and has engaged over the years in frequent provocations around the island. South Korean soldiers returned fire twenty minutes after the attack, but it was not clear whether any North Koreans were killed or injure.
German court officials announced Monday that a former Nazi guard accused of aiding in the murder of 430,000 Jews at the Belzec death camp and of personally shooting dead 10 people, died in his home near Bonn before he could stand trial next year. Samuel Kunz, 89, died on Nov. 18 while under indictment on charges related to his actions at the death camp, in occupied Poland, from January 1942 through July 1943. A statement by the district court in Bonn, where Mr. Kunz was to go on trial, said the death certificate was presented on Monday to the prosecutors in Dortmund and to the court.
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Mayors sign climate pact Leaders of more than 100 urban centers pledged on Sunday in Mexico City to commit their governments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in hopes to place cities at the forefront of global climate-change policy efforts. In Mexico City, mayors and representatives of 138 cities, including Los Angeles, Paris and Johannesburg, signed the voluntary pact that states they will develop and implement local climate-change action plans that are "measurable, reportable and verifiable." The mayors summit was organized by the government of Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard.
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ASCC to host annual Food and Toy Drive Joseph Thorne Clarion Staff Writer
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Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College along with the Board of Trustees participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Campus Safety Building was dedicated on Nov. 16.
College’s Campus Safety building dedicated Richard Morales Clarion Staff Writer
On Tuesday Nov. 16, Citrus College’s newest addition, the Campus Safety Building was officially dedicated. A ceremony was held in honor of the dedication at 3 p.m. in front of the new building. Charles Montoya, senior police chief of Los Angeles County police department was the main speaker during the dedication. He spoke about the importance of campus safety and Citrus’ newest building. “Security has started to become more advanced,” said Montoya. “With collaborative efforts from safety and police we have given the city of Glendora and Citrus College one of he lowest crime rates in the San Gabriel Valley, especially when it comes to violence.” Many important figures showed up to the dedication in honor of congratulating Citrus College on their emergency preparedness. Representative of Senator Bob Huff, Mayor of Glendora Ken Herman, Mayor of Duarte Margaret Finley, Glendora Chamber of Commerce member Brenda Daniels and Glendora City Council member Karen Davis were also among the attendees. Also in attendance was the Citrus College Board of Trustees who expressed their pride in the new building. “Without a sense of safety, Citrus wouldn’t be as good a foundation as it is now,” said
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A plaque now adorns the outside of the Campus Safety Building in honor of the facility that was officially dedicated on Nov. 16.
Board of Trustees President Dr. Gary L. Woods. “The future is secure because of the measures we have taken to ensure safety.” “The Campus Safety building creates a welcoming and safe environment,” said Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College. The new facility is an example of how the college has taken the necessary precautions to keep students and faculty safe. Campus safety and the Glendora Police department have vigorously tested Citrus’ emergency alert system
as they have tested and gone through walkthroughs a multiple of time with Officer Ben Macias. When the Campus Safety building was finally finished, Supervisor of Campus Safety Tony Giannone was quoted saying, “the building allows Campus Safety to provide information services, as well as dole out permits from a central location. They are now better equipped and more self-contained.” The Campus Safety Building is located at the Citrus Ave. entrance of the school.
Adopt an angel, brings holiday joy Samantha Lopez Daniel Hernandez Clarion Staff Writers
The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids (CalWORKS) programs will be hosting their second annual Adopt an Angel event on Dec. 9, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Center for Innovation room 159. The event is designed to help out children of the Citrus College CARE and CalWORKS single-parent students who need help providing an uplifting holiday experience. It is a non-profit program event, as it receives donations from the community, staff and faculty. Rather than accepting monetary donations, the program accepts baked goods, forks, plates and drinks. An e-mail was sent to Citrus College staff and faculty of on Nov. 3 asking if they would like to participate in adopting a child or just by donating to the event. A lot of time, effort and dedication have gone into making this year’s event as much
of a success as last year’s. CARE and CalWORKS began planning for the event months prior to the e-mail release. The Associated Students of Citrus College helped sponsor last year’s event, and offered children an opportunity to meet with Santa. Former President Stefano Saltalamacchia dressed up as the jolly Mr. Claus. Rebecca Johnston, 29, a student at Citrus, was one of the nearly 75 parents that participated in last year’s Adopt an Angel program. Johnston’s four-year old daughter was very happy and talked about meeting Santa for a whole year and is looking forward to attending this year’s event. “It was a great feeling to be able to see such joy in her face,” Johnston said. This year ASCC will be donating $250 to the program. According to Sara Gonzales, Director of EOP&S, CARE and CalWORKS, the money will be used for decorations and food. CARE and CalWORKS single parents were required to submit a form by Nov. 19 in order to participate in the event as space
is generally limited to the first 50 children. The form consists of providing the child’s name, a picture, and a wish list of three items under $20. Participants who wish to adopt are then given an ornament along with the child’s wish list. EOP&S decided to bring the program to Citrus students “As a way to give back to the students in the program,” Gonzales said. Johnston said she feels EOP&S and CARE are fantastic programs and offering an event outside of school brings the programs and the students together at a whole different level. “It gives family feel to the program,” Johnston said. “For most students this is the only opportunity to receive gifts. It’s a nice gesture from our part to help students,” said Joanne Hinojosa supervisor of the EOP&S and CARE program. Gonzales is expecting another successful turn out this year. “People do care, people are willing to be generous even during this time,” she said.
With unemployment at its highest in decades and more than 15 percent of Californians living under the poverty line, there are plenty of locals who could use your help this holiday season. The Associated Students of Citrus College and the Campus Activities Board are giving students, faculty and staff the opportunity to give; they are holding the ASCC Holiday Food and Toy Drive through Dec. 9. There are 10 decorated donation bins at various locations throughout the campus, including the library, Campus Center and Transfer Center. Students can bring non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys to any of these locations. The food items and toys are given to two local charities: Women In Need Growing Together (WINGS), an organization that benefits battered women, and the Foothill Unity Center, that distributes the items to some of the neediest locals. ASCC Treasurer Karlyn Bradley said that the Foothill Unity Center donates to individuals who have “absolutely no other way of getting nourishment.” ASCC Adviser Adrienne Thompson said Wings was chosen because they have provided a number of speakers on the topic of domestic violence to appear in Citrus classes. About 1,800 items were collected in 2009, and split between the two charities. Campus Activities Board Chairperson Stephanie Mathews said the majority of the food items and toys were donated by members of Citrus College clubs and organizations. Each club or organization competes to collect the most items; the winner of the contest receives a pizza party thrown by ASCC. A minimum of 250 items must be donated to win. According to Thompson, the winner of the contest has historically been the cosmetology department. “The clubs are going to work extra hard this year to beat [cosmetology],” said Mathews. While the cosmetology department does have an advantage over other organizations—with 90-120 members each year, more than any other club or organization that participates in the contest—Thompson also said, “It’s built into their culture…It’s a very heavily community-service-oriented program.” The Inter-Club Council is hosting an annual scavenger hunt to encourage participation in the drive. Teams of four people, from one or more clubs or organizations, will be given a map of a specific neighborhood where they will ask door-to-door for specific food items. Each member of the winning team receives a $15 Target gift card, and all food collected goes to their clubs’ totals. But, you don’t have to be in a club to participate in the drive. The Food and Toy Drive and contest runs until Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. The scavenger hunt will be at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, and contestants will meet in the Campus Center.
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CSU approves yet another tuition hike, UC to follow suit Kristin Lacuesta Clarion Campus Editor
Students enrolled in the California State University system will be paying higher tuition in 2011 after the Board of Trustees approved a two-step increase of 15 percent on Nov. 10. The first step is a mid-year tuition increase of 5 percent, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2011, for the winter and spring semesters. The increase will cost undergraduate students an extra $105 per semester. For full-time undergraduate students, this means that the current rate of $2,115 will increase to $2,220. Students in credential programs will see a $123 increase and graduate students will pay an additional $129. “The five percent mid-year tuition increase is in response to the 2010-2011 state budget being 100 days late,” said Erik Fallis, media relations specialist for the California State University Chancellor’s Office. “Originally the governor’s proposed budget included a 10 percent increase in CSU tuition as part of an overall restoration in funding. The CSU’s were going to increase
fees by five percent and a state assembly proposal was going to cover the remaining five percent. But when the budget was finally passed, the proposal was not included, leaving the CSU short of the budget plan,” Fallis said. The CSU Board of Trustees also approved a 10 percent annual increase for the 2011-2012 academic year with the increase scheduled to take effect in fall 2011. The 10 percent increase means that undergraduate students will pay $4,884 per year—a $444 increase. Students in credential programs will see a $516 increase per year and graduate students will be paying an extra $546 for their education. Cuts in state funding have already resulted in fewer course offerings. Now with approval of a 15 percent tuition increase, students enrolled in the 23-campus system are becoming increasingly frustrated. “I think it is ridiculous because now that means I’ll be paying about four grand by next year,” said CSU Fullerton photography major Zaila Valadez. “Although I’ll be graduating next semester, what about all the students that have to stay there? Many will have to drop out or push back their graduation dates because
of the costs. It’s really depressing.” According to the California State University public affairs website, the tuition increase would generate approximately $121.5 million in revenue, money that would ensure their campuses can provide adequate courses, sustain enrollment and maintain services for students. One-third of the revenue is to be put aside for financial aid. According to Fallis, about 50 percent of students attending CSU schools have their tuition completely covered by financial aid, and therefore do not need to worry about the increases. CSU Northridge journalism student Anazarry Danganan happens to be one of those whose costs are covered by financial aid. “I just never thought aspiring for a better education in the USA would be such a battle,” Danganan said. “Classes are scarce, resources are limited and I’m sure all students are gripping their seats in class, clinging onto what we are given. I better hold on to my desk because the next two years at CSUN will not be an easy ride,” Danganan said. Meanwhile, the CSU Board of Trustees is expected to ask the gov-
CSU MENTOR Applying to the California State University system can be a very intimidating process. Considering that 70 percent of community college students in California do not meet their educational goals within six years, it would seem that many students don’t have a grasp on how to transfer to a CSU. CSU Mentor is a website dedicated to educating students about the process of getting into the CSU of their choice—and paying for it. Use of the website is completely free, except for the CSU application fee (which must be paid regardless). Even if you think it will be years until you are able to transfer out of Citrus College, it’s never too early to have a good plan. Here’s how CSU Mentor can help you get to your ideal school: Get a transfer road map: Learn the requirements for CSU admission. Each school has different standards, so make sure you are taking the right classes to meet them. If you are unsure of what campus or major you will pursue, maybe it is best to meet the GE Breadth requirements, which will be accepted at the greatest number of campuses and degree programs. Find your ideal campus: The CSU comprises 23 campuses across the state. CSU Mentor can help you decide which is best by using preferences: Do you want to go to school in Northern, Central or Southern California? In a rural, suburban or urban area? At a smaller or larger school, with housing available? What majors are you looking for? You can also see what schools offer specific sports. Ask an expert: If you are having trouble with something, there is a section on the site for getting answers. This is helpful, for example, if you have trouble with what to include on the application. Fill out the application: It’s a big application and it takes time to do, but CSU Mentor offers help. And once you finish the application you will be able to use it to apply to any of the 23 campuses; send it to more campuses to increase your odds of being accepted. Get financial aid: Most students qualify for some form of financial aid. The website will help you figure out what you are eligible for and how you can claim it.
ernor and legislature to “buy out” the tuition increase by providing additional funding in the 2011-2012 state budget, which will allow the university system to rescind the tuition increase. As the tuition hikes kick in, financial aid will be increased. The CSU system is already the largest recipient of Federal Pell Grants. According to Fallis, “CSU has the most generous financial aid packages available.” Those students who do not qualify for financial aid should not worry either, as there are still a lot of options, Fallis said. “[Despite the increase to tuition], we’re still the most affordable fouryear education you’re going to get,” Fallis said. “We have the lowest tuition level.” Community college students planning to transfer to a CSU should not be that concerned, Fallis said.
“Students just need to fill out the FAFSA and keep in contact with their financial aid office or advisor,” Fallis said. “Students shouldn’t let money get in their way of getting an education.” However, Danganan still feels the increase is counterintuitive to the betterment of the state. “The state should realize that education and funding education is the only way the people could bring money back into the state. Stripping away funds from schools is the worst thing to do to our economy and the well being of the state of California,” she said. This week the University of California Board of Regents is expected to vote on a tuition increase of eight percent. If approved UC tuition will increase by $822, meaning that students will pay $11,124 per year not including room and board and individual campus fees.
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Samuel Lee, dean of language arts, feasting upon a slice of the pumpkin pie topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Fresh out of the oven, a fraction of the giant turkeys are ready to be sliced up for hungry luncheon attendants.
The 30th annual Citrus College Thanksgiving buffet took place on Nov. 17. The event began at 11:15 a.m. and ran until 1:15 a.m. in the east wing of the Campus Center.
PHILOMENA’S MENU 18 turkeys
20 lbs. cranberry sauce 35 lbs. Stuffing
5 hams 8 apple pies
115 lbs. mashed potatoes
17 pumpkin pies
10 quarts whipping cream
160 lbs. green beans
350 bread rolls
40 lbs. corn
2 flats of cherry tomatoes
15 lbs. butter
25 lbs. cucumbers
5 gallons turkey gravy
80 lbs. salad Courtney Mitchell, Citrus College Clarion
2 flats of regular tomatoes
Setting up the breadbaskets just prior to opening the doors, food services supervisor, Philomena O'Shea makes the finishing preperations for the luncheon.
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Youth suicide, a rising problem Suicide is the second leading Conversations that include cause of death among college-age statements such as “I wonder what students, as well as among young life would be without me,” are red people between the ages of 15 and flags. 19. Students who tend to be perfecThe suicide rate in the U.S. has tionists, gay and lesbian youth, tripled in the last 40 years, accordpeople with learning disabilities, ing to the non-profit Jason Founda- young people with low self-esteem, tion Inc., which is dedicated to the or who are chronically depressed, prevention of the “Silent Epidrug and alcohol abusers, and demic” of youth suicide. youth who are abused, neglected Each week our nation loses and molested are often at risk. more than 100 young people who Feeling hopeless, helpless and take there own lives. worthless are signs that they could Students, faculty and staff can be considering suicide. help by recognizDepression is ing risk factors common among and being sensiyoung adults. The Issue tive to warning Many young peoThe growing epidemic signs that indiple have stressful of youth suicide. cate a young pertimes in their lives. Our Position son is But when a perBe proactive and help considering endson’s negative someone in trouble. ing his or her thinking worsens own life. that may be a cry By raising for help. awareness and taking action you Drinking with friends in social can help save lives. situations is common, but when a Although research indicates that person starts frequently drinking youth suicide does not increase alone, he or she is probably in during the holidays, many people trouble. become lonely and depressed durOne of the major warning signs ing this time of year. is frequent mood swings. Especially if they are living in If a young person is full of difficult circumstances. happy thoughts, then suddenly is Recognizing unusual behaviors overcome with anger and anxiety, is the first step in identifying a perhe or she may need professional son who may be vulnerable. help.
Rachel Fuller, Citrus College Clarion
You can try to help someone in need by pointing them in the right direction and offering to go with him or her to counseling. The Student Health Center at Citrus offers mental health counseling. There is no reason to feel embarrassed or afraid, we all need help at some point in our lives and everything is kept confidential. Listening is critical. Sometimes that is all a person in trouble needs. Insist that he or she be honest with the reassurance that they can trust
sharing their feelings. Most importantly, if you notice warning signs, be proactive and do not ignore them or stay quiet. Contacting a suicide hotline when no one is around to help is also an option. The Los Angeles County of Mental Health suicide hotline is available 24 hours, seven days a week. The number is 1-800-8547771. It is 100 percent confidential. Youth suicide is a permanent
solution to what is usually temporary problem. In most cases this tragedy can be prevented. Let’s do our best to restore hope to troubled youth so that they can grow up and become good, strong adults who contribute to the betterment of society. Now that you are aware, help lessen this growing epidemic. You have the ability and the power to save a life.
Governor Elect Jerry Brown: We need your help Dear Gov.-Elect Jerry Brown, As the newly elected governor of California, there are numerous issues that must be addressed, and this is your call to action. You will soon have to create a new state budget and, to your advantage, it will be passed with the majority’s consent, due to Proposition 25. People like to describe college students as a demographic who only cares about controversial political issues that interest us, like Proposition 19, or just do not care at all. However, as the generation who is currently feeling the brunt of the state’s financial hardships, we are asking for your help because we do care and changes need to be made. Education is our priority. Please invest in it. Your governmental predecessors have proven to us they think our education is not a right but a rare privilege, as it is always the first to be cut and the last to be funded. College enrollment has gone down inpart because students cannot afford tuition costs, putting more weight on our already-impacted local community colleges. The UC and Cal State systems have continuously imposed tuition increases while still making class cute, in reality, making students pay more for less. Additionally, the UC system is also recruiting more out-of-state
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students because they can pay an extra out-of-state fee. We as students are not only handling with the pressures of succeeding in our studies, but also dealing with the stress of getting, seemingly unattainable, classes and trying to afford tuition. As a former member of the Los Angeles Board of Trustees, we hope that you will understand the fight for education, especially in community colleges. In order to pay for the ever-rising tuition, we also need to find work. We need you to create jobs and offer tax incentives to keep jobs in
California. According to the Los Angeles Times, California is ranked as having the third highest unemployment rate. Keep in mind that community colleges are also seeing a wave of older students that returned to school after being laid off from their long-time jobs. We will be stuck in this deficit of unemployment and debt if we cannot receive the education to move forward. Next cuts and tax increases must be made in appropriate areas to bring back balance to this state’s finances.
These are usually considered date makes promises of “no new scary words and many newly taxes” but it is these taxes that will elected officials tend to shy away help us bridge the gap in our debt. from them, however, California Taxes should be raised on our has sugar-coated its problems for state’s vices. far too long and now is the time to Alcohol and cigarettes should face the music. be more heavily taxed as well as Many state agencies now have the uncommonly thought of, junk furlough days and it is now time food. for government officials to be held For example, reconsider the to the same standard. soda tax. They are the highest paid of Obesity is a growing problem the state’s employees and just as all over the United States and it is local state employees have seen a about time something drastic is cut in their wages, so should they. done about it. One thing is certain, California California is a state filled with needs to keep a closer eye on who creativity, and it is about time we is receiving public services like use this creativity to find a way out welfare and WIC. of this recession. These services are constantly We expect the utmost performseeing an increase in applicants, ance and honesty from you. and as federally We underfunded prostand that Caligrams, the state fornia’s THE ISSUE should ensure problems canCalifornia is in a major that the state’s not be solved crisis and the only person money is going overnight, howwho could fix it is Jerry towards those ever, we trust Brown. who truly need you will not take OUR POSITION the help. this time for Jerry Brown, our votes The governgranted and inhave shown our trust in ment should be stead actually you, please don’t let us run just like any show us the down. other business change we have and reduce the waited for. wasteful spendThis is your ing that they so often spend on second time as California’s goverovertime and unrealistic governnor and our votes have shown we ment pensions. trust in your experience. Please, do There should also be an innot let us down. crease in taxes. Sincerely, the students of the Almost every electoral candiCitrus College Clarion.
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Let’s make higher education California’s number one priority Granting college students access to a higher education needs to be California’s number one priority. Putting an end to increases in college fees and recruitment of more out of state students are both deterring college students from having access to higher education. In an effort to aid the California budget crisis, the Board of Trustees has already approved a 15 percent increase in tuition for California State Universities. A 5 percent increase is planned to go into effect in spring of 2011, followed by another 10 percent in fall of Courtesy of McClatchy-Tribune Services 2011. Universities of California are or drop out all together for those budget crisis out of their own looking to follow suit by increasing that do not qualify for financial pockets. college fees by eight percent, and aid. The Legislative Analysts Office community colleges are proposing The Los Angeles Times reports says that an increase in college fees an increase in that although would benefit schools by generatfees from $26 fees are set to ing additional revenue, which THE ISSUE per unit to $40. rise, financial would then be used for California Students at community colIf this fee aid will also inschool’s. leges are having a harder hike at commucrease. Despite increases in college fees time getting accepted to nity college Currently, increase in school funding seems four-year universities and takes place, a nearly 50 peralmost nonexistent. having a harder time paying for it. full time student cent of college Community colleges, UC’s and enrolling in 12 students qualify CSU’s are continuing to suffer OUR POSITION units will look for financial aid from impaction, all are being California’s number one prito pay an extra but an increase forced to cut programs, and many ority needs to be granting $168 per semesin financial aid students are finding themselves college students access to ter. This prodoes not supplepaying more and getting less in rehigher education. jection does not ment the return. include other maining 50 UC campuses have come up fees such as parking, health fees, percent that do not qualify. with an additional scheme to boost books or transportation. Middle-income families that do revenue on their campuses by reAn increase in college fees at not qualify for financial aid are alcruiting more out of state students. each of these levels is neither bene- ready struggling as it is to put their Out-of-state students pay two ficial nor in the best interest of col- children through college, and with times more in tuition and college lege students, as many will be increases in college fees they are fees than students that are residents forced to push back college plans being forced pay for California’s of California.
The push for more out of state students is already in motion at the UCLA and USC. Many of the out of state students California Universities are targeting can easily afford the almost doubled tuition prices. In a Los Angeles Times report, many UC campuses say that the push towards recruiting out of state students will not reduce the number of California students accepted into these particular schools. With college fees increasing, and impaction plaguing the majority of California colleges, competition against out of state students for spots into college seems only another headache added to the growing list. College students in California have been the targets for the state’s budget crisis for too long. We are not responsible for the California budget deficit, nor should we have to pay. If fees continue to increase a decline in higher education by California students seems inevitable. We understand that California is struggling, but raising college fees and recruiting non-residents of California is only hurting us. We are the future. Methods outside of raising college fees and recruiting non-residents of California need to be employed as ways of dealing with California’s impending budget crisis. California needs to realize that education need’s to be our state’s number one priority.
Do what’s best for you before it is too late Erica Irigoyen Clarion Managing Editor
An anonymous student who is having boyfriend problems recently wrote me in which she said he has always been one of her top priorities. However, she also realizes that she really needs to start focusing on wrapping up her time at Citrus, transferring and spending more time with her family. The letter writer said that she could envision herself marrying him someday. But still, he isn’t putting her through school or supporting her efforts to succeed. Recognizing that doing homework and completing transfer applications will mean spending less time hanging out with her boyfriend, she decided to have a talk with him. To her disappointment, this conversation was nothing like she anticipated. Instead of understanding her point of view and supporting her decision to focus on her studies, he interpreted it as her saying that she loved him less and that she was choosing other priorities over him. He insisted that he was the most important thing in her life. She
needed to remember that and stop being so selfish he said. Even after countless phone calls, her boyfriend still can’t get it through his head that she needs to do what is best for her. Instead, he has it in his head that he is the best thing for her and for her future. So I started thinking about her situation and how to respond. But I found myself stuck, and I decided to take a break. My break consisted of watching a Lifetime movie and eating Sour Patch Kids. And then it hit me. This particular movie was the letter writer’s relationship problem to a T. “Reviving Ophelia” is about a high school girl who thinks she has found the love of her life. Her boyfriend is a respectful boy liked by everyone—including her parents. Everything is going great until things take a strange turn when she makes plans to hang out with her friends without consulting with him before hand. Before she knows it, her boyfriend becomes obsessed and crazy. He tells her that she is selfish for wanting to do things without him. He dictates when to call, what to wear and where to be at certain
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times. Eventually, the boyfriend’s craziness becomes physical. Obviously she has to end the relationship, but her boyfriend has brainwashed her into thinking that everything is her fault. I am not saying that this anonymous letter writer is dealing with everything that the girl in “Reviving Ophelia” was. But I am saying that my letter writer needs to set things straight before it is too late. She needs to recognize what her boyfriend is doing to her and realize that she isn’t doing anything wrong. Nobody should be told that she is selfish because she is striving to be successful in school. And nobody should be told that the only
thing that is important in life is the boyfriend or girlfriend. That is absolutely ridiculous. Nobody should be made to feel guilty because he or she has homework to do or needs to spend quality time with family. A happy life requires balance of family, friends and work. If your partner doesn’t want you to have that balance, then there is a major problem in the relationship and it needs to be fixed. And if your boyfriend of girlfriend doesn’t understand and support your striving to achieve what is most important to you, then maybe that person isn’t worth it.
Cigarette labels, a good start Jennifer Young Clarion Perspectives Editor
Placing graphic images on packs, cartons and ads for cigarettes will not stop smokers from smoking. Nor will it deter young people from lighting up in the first place. Unless you live under a rock, you already know about the lethal effects of smoking. People take up smoking for many different reasons: to fit in, peer pressure, stress relief, etc. But whatever the reason, they still know the risks and that what they are doing will be hazardous to their health and the health of those around them. If the knowledge that smoking kills will not stop you from picking up the habit, nothing will. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued regulations that would mandate modification of required warning labels on cigarette packaging and cigarette ads. The Tobacco Control Act, signed last year by President Barack Obama –who is a smoker- mandates that the FDA issue the final graphics by June 22, 2011. The new labeling will go into effect 15 months after the final graphics are chosen. From Friday November 12 thru Tuesday January 11 the FDA will be taking public comment on the proposed labels. This scare tactic may be a step in the right direction, but the images themselves are not enough to dissuade young people from taking up the deadly habit. The FDA has posted nine sets of labels, each focused on a harmful effect of smoking. But this information is nothing new. The labels seem to be targeting young people specifically by scaring them. Getting to young kids before they start smoking is a great idea, but how effective are these designs. Kids think that bad things happen to other people, never to them. We have all seen the anti-smoking public service announcements that show an elderly woman smoking through a hole in her throat and the effects of secondhand smoke on children. No adults I know quit smoking after seeing those ads. Bottom line is that these new warning labels may stop a few people from smoking, but that is not significant enough. We have made progress in the anti-smoking campaign by banning smoking in public restaurants, television and magazine ads and billboards, but we have a long way to go. Exercise your right and voice your opinion on this issue, it affects us all. The FDA is doing something to address the problem and save lives. Now it is time for us, the Citrus College students, to reject smoking as being cool.
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PERSPECTIVES Transfer to a private school
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NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Emilio Buenrostro Clarion Staff Writer
So when and where are you transferring? Inevitably, community college students are asked that question. As a kid fresh out of high school, I didn’t have an answer. I had goals in mind, but that didn’t necessarily mean I knew how to reach them. Fellow classmates had their sights set on transferring to a CSU or UC campus, so I decided to do my research and look into a couple of four-year public universities that interested me. Among the 10 UC and 23 CSU campuses the state of California has to offer, I had my eyes set on becoming a Banana Slug at UC Santa Cruz. It was my sister, who graduated from Loyola Marymount University, a private school in Los Angeles, who changed my mind. “Why don’t you apply to a private school?” she asked me one day. Out of curiosity, I began researching private institutions and comparing them to the public universities. Coming from a family that had almost every individual attend a private university, the idea of going to a private school started to become more appealing. After months of research and comparisons, I was able to come
away with an opinion and conclusion: Private universities maybe a better choice than public universities in terms of helping you reach your educational potential. Although there can be no definitive answer to the debate between the two, private institutions offer students a college experience that most public schools cannot. At a private school, you get the feeling of belonging to a community. The level of engagement that one experiences at a private school is phenomenal. Their student-to-teacher ratio is lower than that at public universities, which often result in students being more involved in the classroom, being more engaged during lectures and receiving more individual attention and help from the professors. One could quickly dismiss this fact by stressing the high costs of a private university. It is known that the costs of some private universities make their appeal less appeasing to potential students, however did you know that they also offer some of the best financial aid? Private schools are supported financially through endowments, tuition, and donations from their alumni. These institutions invest their money as carefully as possible to
get the largest return on investment. To put it into simpler words: the more a college costs, the more money there is for them to give away. Talk about separating rumor from reality. Scholarships are available to students to help alleviate the high costs as well. The number of undergraduates that a UC or CSU hold can sometimes skyrocket above 30,000, which could be a very uncomfortable environment, especially for the younger students. One other fact that should be made note of is that many CSU’s are limiting the amount of students they are accepting. Cal Poly Pomona accepted no community college transfer students in the winter and spring of 2010. This past fall, Cal Poly accepted roughly 3,000 students. They received more than ten times that amount of applications. Due to this, more and more students are leaning towards applying to a private school. Finally, what is arguably one of the best reasons for attending a private university is the very real possibility of earning a four-year degree in four years, not six or seven. A student at a private university will be able to get into the
classes they need in order to graduate in a reasonable amount of time. Don’t let the cost prevent you from transferring to a private university. While it may play an important role in ultimately deciding on a school, don’t let it stop you from being all you can be. I will be attending Saint Mary’s College of California, in the Spring 2011 semester, a private institution that currently is home to roughly 3,000 undergraduates. I’m absolutely ecstatic about going to a private college. Start doing research of private schools on your own. Meet with a counselor and begin communicating with representatives from the school. Let them know you’re interested and you’re a dedicated student who is serious about their education. Don’t limit yourself. It’ll be a decision that you’ll be definitely glad you made.
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Good health: most important asset in life Each of us must take full realso poses a major sponsibility for maintaining our struggle for some of good health. us. A cheeseburger Paying attention to your with fries and a health should not just happen milk shake sounds when you or someone close to like a delicious you becomes ill. lunch, but a large Our best hope is prevention. salad with fresh The basics for staying healthy greens and cubed are simple and apply to people of chicken breast is any age group: Eat healthy foods, very tasty, too. The drink plenty of water, get plenty cost of the healthof sleep and exercise regularly. ier meal is usually Eating healthy is not always less than one dollar cost effective or convenient. more. One reason why so many eat a But the differlot of fast food is because it is ence is one will cheap. clog your arteries We must become aware of and the other won’t. what we are putting into our It always comes down bodies. Reading ingredient lato making the best food choice. bels is the key. Staying healthy is more affordAvoiding soda able than payand other sugary ing medical THE ISSUE beverages is a bills. We rarely take care of good starting Remember ourselves on a daily point. the Food basis. We shouldn’t Just because Group Pyramid pay attention to our the label on a can you learned in health when are sick: it of soda doesn’t grade school? should be everyday. scream “I’m bad Well, it’s still a for your health!” wise eating OUR POSITION does not mean it plan today. We all must take responsibility for mainis good for you. Make your taining our good health. Ultimately, it’s sandwich with your responsibility whole grain to figure out that bread and add swallowing those 42 grams of red beans to your salads. sugar can’t possibly be healthy, Eat at least two cups of fruit especially when you know you’ll and three cups of vegetables be popping several cans as the each day. Blueberries, for examday progresses. ple, are quite delicious and they Unfortunately, calorie intake are loaded with antioxidants that
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help keep free radicals out of our bodies. Carry a plastic baggie with grapes, sliced kiwi and other fruits. Aside from being a great snack between classes, they keep your energy level high and hydrate your body. Eat walnuts and almonds as snacks instead of potato chips and candy. Drink fruit juices and water instead of sodas. You’ll be surprised how fast your taste buds will get used to the taste of good food. You won’t even miss the other junk. Sleep is also important to your good health. Lack of sleep interferes not only with your physical but also your psychological health. Eight hours each night of uninterrupted sleep is advisable.
Stimulants like colas, coffee, chocolate--which are known to take up to eight hours to wear off--should be avoided close to your bedtime. Create a good sleeping environment. Close the drapes and turn off the TV and computer. Avoid pulling “all-nighters” to cram for tests. Plan to study ahead instead. You can make it happen if you try. Lastly, exercise is a vital component for staying healthy. Pick a physical activity and go for it! Even better ask a friend to join you in your quest for good health.
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It’s the climb Courtney Mitchell Clarion Editor in Chief
I don't want to wait anymore. I just want to know. I had a small window of opportunity to transfer to a fouryear university for next semester and I took it. I have the grade point average and plenty of units to transfer so why not? I took this opportunity and applied to a few local Cal State schools as well as a few out-ofstate schools. I’m not an honors student but I met the requirements. I’m ready to move on to a four-year university and earn my bachelor’s degree. I’m ready for a big girl job. I’m ready for the next chapter of my life. Citrus has been my home the past three years and I have enjoyed every moment of it. I have had wonderful professors and classes that have prepared me for my next steps in life. I’m ready. I obviously plan on attending one of these four-year universities. Earning my bachelor’s degree is extremely important to me. For as long as I can remember, I have always known where I’m going and what I’m doing next. For weeks after I sent out applications, I held my breath. Waiting is the worst. It makes me nervous not knowing my next move. Up until Monday, I felt like I didn't have a plan. I felt like a failure, like I didn't know where I was going to do with my life. And then I received it: an acceptance email from Cal State University, Fullerton. The next chapter of my life is finally coming together. My dream of moving on and graduating will finally come true. There were some days when I felt like giving up but I kept going and persevered. My hope is my readers might use my story as an example to not give up and to follow your dream. You create your own path and only you can walk it. I am forever grateful to my mommy who pushed so hard for me to succeed and not lose sight of dream. I’m going to be a Titan ya’ll!
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NOVEMBER 24, 2010 Erica Irigoyen
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Women’s basketball team is back and ready Emilio Buenrostro Clarion Staff writer
Can’t get enough basketball? Me either. With plenty of hype surrounding the men’s basketball program, the women’s basketball squad should be generating just as much buzz, and rightfully so. Their season is just beginning. The Owls’ last post-season appearance was in the 20082009 season. Their most recent Conference Championship was won in 2005. Now the Owls are poised to take their next step towards achieving basketball glory. For the past three seasons,
the Owls have experienced above .500 percent records in the Western State Conference. This year, the program is going through a rebuilding phase in order to help turn it around. Usually, when sports teams try to reconstruct their program, where do they initially start? That’s right, in the coaching department. New at the helm is head coach Tamara McDonald, who has brought her personal philosophy and winning attitude to the team. McDonald comes from a successful basketball background. She was a former West Coast Conference Player of the Year for Pepperdine University. She was also an assistant coach at
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona before accepting the head coach position at Citrus. Jessica Duran and Nick Masi, both who are newcomers to the program, round out the coaching staff. Before Duran played Division II basketball for Cal Poly Pomona, she began her collegiate career at Fullerton College. Masi, a Citrus College alumnus, comes from the Ayala High School coaching staff in Chino Hills, where he played a pivotal role in leading the Bulldogs to multiple successful seasons. The new coaching staff has the campus and community eager to see what the Owls will
accomplish. “Even though it is my first year too, I heard that we are much better than last year, thanks to the coaches,” said Shelley Gupilan, a freshman guard from Los Angeles. Wendy Canelas, a red-shirt freshman, agreed. “They strive for you to be the best that you can be. They’re always making sure that you’re trying your hardest,” she said. The Citrus team is comprised of 10 freshman and five sophomores. “We have a team full of players that have so much heart and passion for the game,” Canelas said. “You never have to question our attitude or heart. We are going to bring it everyday.”
However, every team has to fight through adversity to earn respect throughout the league. To do so, the Owls will have to adopt a “road warrior” mentality. Of the 25 games in their schedule, 17 will be played on the road. They don’t return to the nest until Dec. 17, when they will host the Riverside Tigers. Although the Owls currently sport a 2-2 record, they’re always eager to get back out on to the hardwood to prove what they’re capable of. “We’re ready to play together and win as much as possible to go all the way,” said Gupilan. “This group is ready,” said Canelas. “We’re always ready.”
Volleyball player shows hard work and dedication Austin Adamson Staff writer
For the past two years the volleyball team has been led by a killing machine. Sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Mitchell recorded a kill percentage of .219, which ranks her seventh in California. At Citrus College, she is the best in recent years. Her love for volleyball results from her desire for competition. She couldn’t find the lightning pace back-and-forth action in other sports like softball, which she played when she was younger. “I was looking for something more exciting [than softball],” Mitchell said. Her skill and performance on court has been
achieved through hard work and dedication. At 5 feet 9 inches, she is considered short for her position as an outside hitter. Coach Shin Jung has noticed this saying “She plays a position where not a lot of small players typically play that position, she has to work extra hard to be as good as she is right now. She has to prove to the doubters that she can do it.” Mitchell not only excels at her position, but she is also an excellent team player. “She is a great motivator,” said her teammate and friend Mirielle Juarez, a sophomore middle blocker. “She pushes us to do our best and to meet our potential.” Mitchell played two years of
varsity volleyball for Glendora High and four years of club volleyball. Where she was first introduced to Citrus College’s head volleyball coach, Coach Shin Jung. Familiarity with Shin, combined with knowledge of the campus volleyball program, were major factors in her choosing where to start college at Citrus. Mitchell has maintained a GPA above 3.0. “Outside of volleyball she is a nice girl, she concentrates a lot on her work, and she has a better G.P.A. because of that. Her work ethic is really good,” the coach said. Mitchell’s major is liberal studies, with the goal of getting into education, like both of her parents. She is most heavily
considering Grand Canyon University in Arizoate, but hasn’t committed yet. “My dad is a teacher, and my mom used to teach and is now an administrator,” she explained. The Fighting Owls fall 2010 volleyball season finished with a 6-6 record in Western State Conference South Division and 8-13 over all. Mitchell said the team played really well together, with ups and downs throughout the season. However, “We should have made playoffs,” she said. As Mitchell progresses with her college education, she doesn’t know what will change or where she will go, but she is certain that she will continue to play volleyball.
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Sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Mitchell has lead her team in kill percentage and is among the top 10 players in the state.
What’s coming up in Citrus sports? Women’s Basketball Tournement Nov. 26 at LA Pierce
Men’s Baskeball Tournement Nov. 26 at home
Women’s Basketball vs. Fullerton Nov. 30 at home
Women’s Basketball vs. Cuesta Dec. 2 at home
Men’s Basketball vs. El Camino Dec. 2 at El Camino
NOVEMBER 24, 2010 Matt Deason
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Clarion Correspondent
Most Americans are taught at a young age that there is no such thing as a free lunch, or free anything for that matter. We realize if we want something we have to go out and work for it. Even if what we want means getting a college education. American students are often overwhelmed with the cost of tuition, however, accept the fact the financial debt they may incur while attending college is a necessary step to a more promising future. The British have a contrary belief. Unlike our expensive healthcare and education plans, the British have free health and dental care, with little to no cost for a college education. However, due to the debt that the U.K. faces and the balances that need to be made in their finances the cost of a college education is about to double or triple for students, from 3,290 lbs. ($5,624) to 6,000 or 9,000 lbs. ($9,600 or $14,400); and they are outraged. To display their disappointment with this decision, people have gathered from throughout the U.K. to protest against spending cuts on education; resulting in the increase of tuition fees by the government. The largest protest thus far took place two weeks ago, while I was at the Millbank Tower in London, which is the headquarters of the governing conservative party. The protest got out of hand when fires broke out and windows were broken. As a result of this vandalism, 14 people were injured and 50 were arrested. In addition to this protest there was another protest near Parliament. These were the largest student protests in
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the last decade, with 30,000 to 50,000 protestors rallied against the education cuts and cost increases. Protests are ongoing throughout the U.K. In fact the University of London Union, where I attended my fall semester abroad, was home to one of the Union Colleges’ meeting places in support of these protests. ULU hosted logistic and legality workshops, and student assembly meetings every Sunday, in efforts of keeping all students and
protestors on the same page. About a week before I came home on Nov. 12 there was a huge protest outside my classroom. I was taking a test and I could hardly think due to the amount of noise the protestors were making in the street. There were people on microphones, bullhorns, chanting, picketing, passing out information on the education cuts and tuiton raises.
This went on for about two hours, then they all packed up, got on buses, and started heading for another protest location. They’re very organized. When speaking to one of my professors abroad he stated “the British have been pampered for far too long, with many things handed to them.” I agree with that statement to an extent, however, I still understand how big of a deal such an increase in tuition would be.
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ENTERTAINMENT Natalie MIranda
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
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Angry jurors performance unforgetable
Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion
The cast of “12 Angry Jurors,” which showed in the Little Theater, discusses the fate of a young boy who is accused of murdering his father. The play left audiences filled with racing emotions.
Samantha Lopez Brandon Lozano Clarion Staff Writers
The Little Theatre production of “12 Angry Jurors” riveted the audience throughout the 90minute performance on Friday Nov. 19, 2010. Performed with no intermission, the audience was treated to a thrilling performance set in a closed jury room. The play, which inspired the Academy Award nominated film “12 Angry Men” (1957), takes a different perspective with both men and women seated the jury. This production opened to the soundtrack of slow drumbeats, as the female and male jurors entered the courtroom and took their seats. The drumbeat continues as an accused youth enters in handcuffs and slowly walks to his position up stage as the 12 jurors stare at him. Finally the booming voice of the female judge, played by Lauren Sanatra, instructs the 12 jurors who are tasked deciding whether or not the boy is guilty of murdering his father. The jurors are dismissed and the deliberation room is set up in front of the audiences’ eyes. Then the jurors slam down their chairs, and the audience is played into the dark for a few seconds. As the lights come back on, the jurors are walking around engaging in friendly chatting. Juror #7, played by Ralphie Bracamontes, talks about a baseball game he plans on attending that night and another complains about the heat and to make matters worse, the fan was broken. Getting down to business Juror #1, played by Kevin Figueroa, decides it’s a good idea to have a vote to see where the jurors stand in terms of a decision. As Juror #1 counts the raised hands, 11 jurors vote guilty and one stands alone. “There’s always one,” says Juror #10 played by Faith Carrion, who gives a convincing performance as a racial juror.
The lone objector, Juror #8, performed by Taylor Stone, is a calm, collective man who channels his inner Henry Fonda and delivers as persuasive a performance as Fonda did in the 1957 film. As the play continues several arguments erupt as the case unfolds and we learn more about what happened that night the kid allegedly murdered Natalie Miranda, Citrus College Clarion his father. Taylor Stone, left, who plays Juror #8 in “12 Angry With the heat ris- Jurors” tries to reason with Joey Reza Juror #12, on ing and the night why he believes the young boy on trial is not guilty. dwindling away the several jurors voting captivates audience members. guilty are getting frustrated as One of the more unique asJuror #8 continues to get fellow jurors to rethink their vote until they pects of the play is the 360-degree seating that surrounded the set. find reasonable doubt to vote not The audience peered in on the guilty. Overall, “12 Angry Jurors” was “angry” jurors as if looking into a snow globe. a phenomenally well-acted play Cheri Brown, theatre arts prothat gave chills, thrills, and laughs. fessor and director of this masterWhen the tension was so thick ful stage production, that you could cut it with a knife there was comic relief provided by congratulated the student actors on a performance well done. Joey Reza who played Juror #12. “They are what I want them to Reza’s comic one-liners like be: riveted, listening intently the “Rice Pops, the breakfast with a whole time. Overall it has been a built-in bounce,” keeps the audivery successful run,” Brown said. ence laughing as his character “As the play went on, each of lightens the tension of his fellow the characters’ reason for voting jurors. guilty got more and more perChris Aranda, 22, delivers one sonal, with the final reason having of the strongest performances as me shaking up,” said Citrus Colthe explosive Juror #3. Aranda’s lege student David F. Borunda. performance brings back memoAnother audience attendee, ries of Lee J. Cobb’s Juror #3 in Joshua Puga, said he was shaking “12 Angry Men.” “I gave as much as I could, but after the performance as well. “It was so intense and phenomI don’t think it is ever possible for enally well acted. For a play with an actor or actress to give everyno intermission, I felt like I was in thing away in a performance,” that hot juror room with them,” Aranda said. Puga said. Aranda’s final monologue is “12 Angry Jurors” wrapped up moving enough to bring tears to its final Little Theatre performthe audience’s eyes. ance of 2010 and what an unforCarrion is also a standout pergettable one it was. former who delivers a powerful monologue toward the end that
ENTERTAINMENT Mother freshing good
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Austin Paul Adamson Clarion Food/Tech/QR Editor
The sweet treats at The Cake Mamas are fresh, fun and full of unique flavors. Trays of daily baked cupcakes offer an average of ten different flavors a day, and encourage patrons to return frequently to see which flavors are being offered. Located south of the Citrus campus, at the northeast corner of Route 66 and Barranca, offers a place for students to grab a quick sugar fix between classes. Red Velvet A traditional flavor among cupcake café is red velvet, and the one offered up at The Cake Mamas is as strong as any other on the market. The deeply red cake is consistently moist, allowing for the expected sweet and subtle chocolate flavors to best stimulate the taste buds. Ultimately it’s topped
with a tangy and rich cream cheese frosting that both compliments the rich flavor of the cake and contrasts its soft cake texture. Banana Nutella This is a unique take on a chocolate banana classic. The smooth chocolate flavors of Nutella with its hazelnut undertones makes for an especially rich and moist cake with layers of nutty flavor. Dished out on top is a heavy banana cream frosting that pairs perfectly with the Nutella cake. Pumpkin Cream Cheese October’s cupcake of the month was a pumpkin cake topped with the same flavorful frosting used with the red velvet. The spices from the pumpkin flavors are profound throughout the cupcake's consumption. Strawberry Shortcake The strawberry shortcake for-
mula fits perfectly into a cupcake form. The gold velvet cake base tastes clean, sweet and light when devoured alone, but when paired with the strawberry slice infused whipped cream topping, the cake as a whole becomes a fresh balance of light and heavy. Dulce De Leche A seemingly basic vanilla cake when bitten reveals a silky caramel filled center. A fluffy caramel mousse tops this cake, and it is drizzled with more caramel. Dulce de leche truly a joy for anyone with a sweet tooth. With more than 20 varieties of cupcakes including special cupcake flavors of the month (November’s being Apple Spice), The Cake Mamas is sure to have one everyone will enjoy. However with these gourmet flavors and styles, also comes more of a gourmet price. Each cupcake is priced at cluded
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The Cake Mamas, a new cupcake café located on the northeast corner of Barranca and Route 66, offers cupcakes, cookies and custom cakes. The desserts above are an oatmeal raisin cookie, a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie, an apple spice cupcake and a peanut butter cup cupcake.
$2.50 including, which is steep when considering generic, plain grocery store cupcakes can be bought as cheap as a half dozen for under $4. Priced at $1 a pop, cookies might be a cheaper alternative for a starving college student looking for that quick burst of sugar. The cookies at The Cake Mamas are fresh and soft coming in traditional flavors like oatmeal raisin and white chocolate chip macadamia nut. Their cookies aren’t nearly as memorable but still delicious.
Other services offered by The Cake Mamas include custom designed cakes, custom designed butter cookies and convenient disposable cupcake carrying boxes for larger orders. Prices for the custom vary depending on the order. Students no longer have to travel to places like Beverly Hills to get a slice of a cupcake café and they won’t have to sacrifice the flavor either. The Cake Mamas is a wonderful addition to the Citrus adjacent eateries, and the place to go for a cupcake or six.
Wizards charm audiences, box office Natalie Miranda Clarion Entertainment Editor
The globally anticipated “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” cast its spell and delivered a movie perfect for both muggles and wizards at heart. The movie opened the weekend of Nov. 19, and came out on top with the weekend box office grossing more than $125 million. Based on the novel by J.K. Rowling and directed by David Yates, “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” was nothing short of epic. Seamless acting and amazing special effects that exceed expectations make this film the best in the franchise thus far. Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger team up yet again in part
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one of the last installment of the Harry Potter franchise to find and destroy several Horcruxes that contain parts of Lord Voldemort’s soul, Potter’s mortal enemy, played by Ralph Fiennes. A noticeable difference in this
installment was the darker edge of the entire film. Compared to the other films in the series, the plot has a more somber mood. Because the trio is on their own, having left their families in order to carry out their task. In one of the sadder moments Hermione fully removes herself from her parent’s memory. Since they have dedicated themselves to finding and destroying the Horcruxes, Potter, Weasley and Granger do not return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their seventh and final year. Traveling and living together puts a weight on their close-knit friendship as Weasley begins to feel like a tag along while Potter and Granger try to figure out where to find the Horcruxes. Aside from being on the run, they are also
dealing with the insecurities of growing up and maintaining their friendship. The chemistry between the cast members is genuine and they all compliment each other’s acting skills nicely, making the story more believable. Throughout the entire movie my emotions were racing. One moment I was on the edge of my seat in suspense and the next moment I was laughing at the awkwardness of Weasley’s and Granger’s relationship. Amazing graphics and special effects were used throughout the movie to make action scenes look like the dementors were real. Animation was cleverly used to describe what the deathly hallows are. I give the filmmakers two thumbs up for cutting the movie
off where they did. If they would have gone further into the story, I don’t see how they could have pulled off “Part 2.” I was left with just enough to digest after watching part one. The “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” runs for two hours and 26 minutes and is rated PG-13. Although I love the movie, I would not recommend it for children younger than nine years old due to scenes with mature content. The only problem I had with the movie was that it seemed to drag a little bit in the middle, but it definitely picked up and once again had me jumping in my seat, anticipating what was next. Part two of the “Deathly Hallows” is due out in July, which is enough time to mentally prepare for what is to come for our favorite band of friends.
It’s more than ‘point and shoot’, it’s in the library Joseph Thorne Clarion Staff Writer
The tagline for the exhibit, “Photography,” which is on display in the library reads, “There’s more involved than pushing a button.” Most people don’t doubt the legitimacy of photography as an art form. But some do underestimate the amount of thought, skill and effort that go into the making of a great picture. The exhibit, on view now until Dec. 10, showcases some of the best works of Citrus photographers. Some of the works are for sale, and are between $50 and $100. Ricky Lin, 32, the most prolific photographer in the exhibit, has eight works on display. Lin is a versatile artist, who takes photos of both natural and
urban beauty with equal skill. He emigrated from Taiwan at age 15, graduated from Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights, and received a degree in accounting from California State University, Fullerton. But a photography course at Citrus College changed his career path. “If I keep doing accounting, I’m just working for someone else my whole life,” Lin said. “If I do photography, I can be my own person.” Lin’s personal favorite piece was taken in Joshua Tree State Park. The black and white photograph captures the famous succulents and their shadows, evoking the beauty and great expanse of the desert. No surprise: the great Ansel Adams is his role model. Lin’s black and white nature prints remind the viewer of
Adams, the great photographer responsible for some of the most renowned and gorgeous photographs of U.S. national parks— most notably Yosemite. But Lin has received the most recognition for his color photography of urban landscapes. His wide-angle panorama of “Downtown San Diego” won him first place at the SkillsUSA Competition, on a regional and state level. He went on to nationals where he won eighth place. The remarkable image was taken from a park on Coronado Island, across the bay from downtown. His San Diego skyline graces the posters and cards for the Citrus exhibit. Photographer Allen Piercy took two of the more striking images at the exhibit. Both photographs display seemingly endless rows of
white crosses at a veteran cemetery. Some of the other images on display are lighter and more dynamic: a long-exposure of the neon jungle of Universal City Walk, a textured depiction of a native dancer, a baby messily enjoying an ice cream cone. One wall is dedicated to the skill of Citrus College cosmetology students. The wall displays pictures of whimsical hairdos, styled by students, on the heads of other students. Julian Herrera-Barajas, 18, one of the hair photographers, said it was a good experience to “learn how to balance light.” Rachel Atenburg, who was unaccustomed to working with models, said the difficult part was getting the subject to stay still and maintain the correct pose. “I think it’s important to show
the community the quality of work we do here at Citrus,” said Darrell Carr, photography professor and curator of the exhibit. Carr chose the entries for the exhibit based on quality, exposure, composition, sharpness, and overall storytelling ability. The exhibit inspires appreciation of the fine art of photography. The photographer may not style the model’s hair, and may be shooting natural things he or she does not manipulate, but only a skillful artist can capture magical moments such as these. The exhibit which runs through until Dec. 10 is open during the library’s operating hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, Fri.: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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SPOTLIGHT
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Daniel Rodriguez, Citrus College Clarion
Brittany Sanchez, middle, is surrounded by a group of Citrus Singers during an afternoon practice at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Nov. 17 Citrus Singers Jessica Mason, 19, and James McGrath, 20, practice their roles as Rodney and Adele for the annual holiday spectacular “Christmas Is...” in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Daniel Rodriguez, Citrus College Clarion
Daniel Rodrigez, Citrus College Clarion
The Citrus Singers wave goodbye to Santa, played Cesar Quintero (not pictured), during rehersal for “Christmas Is...” in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.
Students shine in “Christmas Is...” Yusuf Ali Clarion Staff Writer
It’s that time of year where music, theater and holiday spirit come together in the annual performance “Christmas Is…” hosted by the Citrus College Performing Arts Department. The show is broken up into two acts. The first is a musical in its entirety in which members from the Citrus Singers, concert choir as well as the men’s and women’s ensemble performers. The second act is filled with more acting and less music. Director Douglas Austin has been directing “Christmas Is...” for more than 20 years and collaborative efforts with John Vaughn is a sure sign that this performance will be nothing short of spectacular.
With 17 musical numbers, it is sure to keep audiences entertained. Lighthearted, touching and funny are just a few words to describe this performance. The second part, the theatrical acting portion of the play, centers on a young baker who is searching for the ultimate Christmas treat, to the point where he forgets the meaning of the holidays. He obsesses on one aspect of the holiday instead of taking into account the whole holiday season and from that he finally understands there is more to the holiday than baking cookies, decorating and preparing for the holidays. We don’t take time to appreciate the holidays and what they represent. “Christmas Is...” will be an amazing performance for audi-
ences of all ages. “It centers on Santa Claus and fantasy, designed for families and always filled with wonderful scenery,” says Austin. Bring the family and take in the holidays. There is always time for a good theatrical performance. “We really want people to walk out happy and joyous and feeling good about the season,” said Austin. “Christmas Is…” will be presented in the Haugh Performing Arts Center Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. General admission is $20, students/seniors $18 and 16 and under $15. To buy tickets to this performance visit www.haughpac.com.