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The Glendora Police Department responded to nine Clarion records requests including two alleged felonies committed on campus. The Clarion received four unredacted arrest logs from the Glendora Police Department in response to a Freedom of Information Act request for records. After several attempts to obtain
Fight against cancer ‘Biology of Cancer’ course educates those feeling affected by it or motivated to take action for the cure BY ANDREW PEREZ
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Professor June Han is offering a new course this spring, ‘Biology of Cancer.’ The course is geared towards non-science majors and is split into several units which talk about how cells work. It also discusses how cancer cells form, are caused, the appearance of a cancer cell and available treatments for cancer. Han’s father was diagnosed with colon cancer and was not doing well. Han struggled with the idea of teaching the class as she felt it may be too difficult to teach the course in the event of her father’s death. As her father got better Han said she hoped to use her experience with cancer to help others who have dealt with it as well. “I do hope to share my personal experiences with cancer, mostly in relation to my father’s experience with cancer, to not only students who have been affected by the disease but also to those who have not,” Professor June Han said in an email. Her father is now in better health and she looks forward to teaching the class. Han described the experience as “unreal” or “sadly part of [her] ‘normal life.” “I felt a very heavy burden to give ‘my all’ to this class,” Han said. “Pretty much everyone knows someone who has it.” A goal of the course is to have more people with knowledge working together to help aid in the fight against cancer. Han said there is a study which says if everyone were to put into action their knowledge and resources towards cancer the number of cancer related deaths
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Missing files finally released from police but some remain heavily redadcted
records in writing, email and over the phone, without a response from the police department or city of Glendora, the Clarion filed FOIA requests to access the records. Some of the arrest logs were still redacted by the Glendora city clerk’s office who responded to the request. One unredacted log shows the arrest of Citrus Foundation employee Clarence Cernal for the charge of aggravated rape. Police
received a complaint against Cernal on Sept. 28 and arrested him on campus on Oct. 10. The Glendora Police Dept. gave a redacted version of the arrest log in December to the Clarion, but the charges against Cernal were not visible. Another log shows retired Citrus employee Tim Jaquette was charged with carrying a firearm on campus Sept. 16, two days before his retirement on Sept. 18.
A Los Angeles County employee at the Pomona courthouse found a record of the case on Jan. 17. The record shows Cernal posted bail for a rape charge on an alleged rape on Oct. 15, 2019, at the Pomona Superior Court. The employee’s record also shows Los Angeles County District Attorney has not filed charges against Cernal, so further court records are unavailable. County records on courthouse
computers available to the public also say Cernal does not have pending criminal cases. The employee said the L.A. County district attorney’s office is conducting an investigation into the allegations against Cernal. The DA has up to a year to file charges against Cernal before releasing his bail. More information to come. Vicman Thome contributed to this article.
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“You can actually do it” These women find college success in their own way BY NICOLE MARIONA EDITOR- IN - CHIEF
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usiness major, Raychal Henmen, 32, is the vice president of fundraising for Phi Theta Kappa and participates in events hosted by Alpha Gamma Sigma and Phi Theta Kappa -the two clubs she’s been a part of while studying at Citrus to receive an associate’s degree for business. Henman has had a significantly large gap from the time she graduated high school in 2007 to the time she plans to graduate this spring. While most students have a two-to-three-year gap between the end of high school to the start of their academic career, Henman is deemed as a non-traditional college student because of her 10year gap. Other women also experience setbacks or decide to take alternative paths before they can decide on going to college. For Henman, it was the complications of having to pay up to life’s demands. Henman said her mother gave her an alternative to either going to school and not having to pay rent or working and pay rent. “I know my mom,” Henman said with a chuckle. Henman said regardless of circumstances she knew her mother would charge her for the rent. “I took the working route; I worked and paid rent,” Henman said. Earlier life experiences can also provide insight to future interests. Criminology major, Andrea Sanders, 47, said before she came back to school in 2018, she was in the Navy for 21 years. Sanders said she believes her past involvement within the Navy has guided her to
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The article “Glendora Police Chief retires” incorrectly identified the number of years former Chief Lisa Rosales worked for the Glendora Police Department. She retired after 3 years with GPD and 33 years total in law enforcement. PAGE 1
The article “Glendora Police Department delays arrest log” incorrectly stated whose redacted arrest log had been provided to the Clarion, GPD previously provided the Clarion with the redacted arrest log of the Citrus College PAGE 1
The article “Glendora Police Department delays arrest log” incorrectly spelled the name of Dean of Sound and Recording Arts, John Vaughan.
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Recharge your wheels Campus facilities plan to install electric vehicle stations BY JOHNNA LASMANIS
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Citrus College will be installing 25 electric vehicle charging stations on campus. Fred Diamond, director of facilities and construction, said this is made possible by a grant provided by SoCal Edison’s Charge Ready Program. Diamond said Citrus College was one of the first two colleges to be accepted into the program; the other is Long Beach City College. The grant covers the cost of installing the electric infrastructure that connects the stations to the electric grid, a value of about $250,000. Diamond said the construction will be done by contractors of SoCal Edison. He also said Citrus College only needs to cover the costs of the electric charging stations and have them set on the foundation. The total cost of the installation is about $400,000. Diamond said the stations will be located in the S9 lot adjacent to the Math and Technician Development buildings. Two of the stations will be compliant with the Americans with Disability Act and will be next to the door of the math building. The remaining 23 stations will run along Barranca Avenue split between the north and south of the driveway off Barranca Avenue. Diamond said the start and completion date is currently unknown as the project plans are awaiting approval by the State of California.
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Diamond said that once the project is approved, the installation will take two to three months to complete. A part of the parking lot will be inaccessible during that time due to trenches being dug for the electrical work along the parking lot. The trenches will be along the driveway to the Math Building, along the Math building to the doors facing the S9 lot and along
Barranca where the charging stations will be placed. The new charging stations will also benefit the automotive department on campus. Faculty instructor Dave Brown said the division will start a new 12-unit certification program for electric and hybrid vehicles in the fall. Brown said the department will have limited use of the chargers but can instruct students on how
to use them and teach students the different types of charging for electric vehicles. Some people on campus who own electric vehicles may not use the new chargers. Robert Sammis, director of human resources and electric vehicle owner said in an email, “I probably will not need to use the charging stations since my electric car has enough range to permit me to easily commute to work.”
Paul Swatzel, faculty member in mathematics and Tesla owner, said in an email, “I have been told that charging will not be free. Most public charging stations are actually quite expensive … so I generally charge at night.” After the stations are installed and the parking lot is reopened there will be 25 parking spaces reserved in the S9 lot for electric cars only.
LA County adopts new early voting system People accessed polls to vote easier in last election BY ETHAN LANDA
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On the heels of a highly contested Democratic Presidential nomination spot, Los Angeles County voters noticed something new at the ballot box this election. The new system, which allowed LA County voters to make their ballot choices, started Feb. 22. The modified Vote Centers opened 11 days before election day — whereas before the polls were open only on election day. The Los Angeles County’s registrar-recorder and city clerk, Dean Logan, oversees the voting operation. “The March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election may be one of the largest and highly-viewed presidential primaries in the history of Los Angeles County,” Logan said. Logan said in a Feb. 21 media release the first 232 voting centers were opened Feb. 22. The following 744 vote centers opened on Feb. 29th. Azusa City Clerk Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo Jr. said he
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believes the new system will change voting for the better. “We look forward to the new voting system which will provide
the public with a more convenient and accessible process in which to cast their vote and as a result, increase voter participation,”
Cornejo Jr. said. Eligible LA County residents could vote at any Vote Center across the country even if they’ve
missed the registration deadline. “The 10-day early vote centers in Claremont are up and running and receiving voters,” Claremont City Clerk Shelley Desautels said. New Ballot Marking Devices were introduced across the county. The Ballot Marking Devices combine both paper and digital technology to create an easier and more secure voting process. Voters made their selections on a touchscreen device and placed their selections on a paper ballot for submission. LA County continues to grow in population. The US Census Bureau estimates a population of 10.1 million people who live in the area. Of those 10.1 million, there are 5.4 million registered voters. This past election had over 170 contests, 905 candidates and 48 local measures with two county measures and one state measure, all on the ballot. Historically only about onethird of registered voters have turned out to vote in a primary election; that number is rising to about one-half in the general election. LA County alone has a larger electorate than the 39 other states, the Los Angeles Times said.
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Commonly unknown costs of transferring The hidden costs students pay for transferring schools BY TAYLOR LARA
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
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When figuring out how to afford college when transferring students should consider the countless fees they will face. Some students may encounter a one-time fee, but others can experience recurring fees per semester. Not all schools require the same fees, but common ones students may encounter are campus fees, orientation fees, student services fees, application fees, housing deposits and meal plans. Most of the campuses that require these costs have a full breakdown of what is covered in your payment. Campus fees are required from both UCs and CSUs. CSU Long Beach has a campus fee of $1,092 and CSU Los Angeles has a campus fee of $1,026. UC Berkeley’s website at berkeley. edu said the combined total of tuition and fees is about $761. U.C. Riverside’s website at ucr. edu said their quarterly fee is about $431 according to their quarterly fees on ucr.edu. Orientation fees are a one-time fee for incoming college freshmen and new undergraduate students Cal Poly Pomona’s orientation program costs page says the school charges a mandatory freshman orientation program fee of $194.29, a fee of $15.00 to change the time slot and an
WOMEN from Page 1 study criminology. Sanders said she felt going to school at a young age wasn’t ideal at the moment. “At 20, I wasn’t ready for college,” Sanders said. Sanders said she feels going to school now is “the right choice” for her. “I was a military officer in the navy, so it’s just a really good fit to transfer to criminology,” Sanders said. “My program is pretty easy.” Along with Sanders and Henman, nursing major Michelle Sarino said she returned to school to “set a good example to the future generation.” Sarino said she started school again “about a year and a half ago” to “be more productive.” Aside from studying to become a nurse, Michelle said she volunteers at Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park. “I like to help people, it makes me feel good to help someone else,” Sarino said. Sarino said she’s able to empathize with patients due to her “personal disability.” “I know what it’s like to be the patient,” Sarino said. “I have rheumatoid arthritis, but I don’t don’t let that stop me.” Sarino said that she has also met nurses at Kaiser Permanente with the same condition. “Their model is they don’t see disability, they see ability,” Sarino said. Sarino said that since coming back to school she feels “more structured, balanced and more
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additional $50.00 per guest. These fees are non-refundable. A student service fee, also sometimes known as campus spirit fee, is also a hidden fee that students must pay. Every year at U.C. Irvine students pay a “campus spirit fee.” For the 20162017 school year, the school billed each student $99 according to uci. edu/fees. The campus spirit fee is required of all undergraduate students regardless of the number of courses taken or units carried. The fee is used to support athletics and campus spirit programs.
“I’ve learned a lot about myself and what I’m capable of.”
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Non-traditional student intelligent.” Henman said coming back to school has taught her more than just the curriculum itself. “I’ve learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of,” Henman said. Sanders said returning to school has been really good for her by connecting her with “great people.” She also said college has allowed her to “adjust to civilian life”, making it a “good fit” for herself. Sanders said she advises anyone coming back to college to find a school that fits them, just like the way she said the smallsized campus and the criminology program has fit her well. “Make good friends in classes, so it’ll make college a lot easier,” Sanders said. Henman said being a business major, along with her college experience will allow her to apply the widely-applicable skills to her plans of becoming a flight attendant. Henman said in college she’s surrounded by different types of people and personalities, similar to situations she said she’ll face being a flight attendant. “There’s a lot of different people when you go to college, and as a flight attendant (you’re) having to deal with a lot of different people because a lot of different types of people travel,” Henman said.
An application fee is something colleges require for applying to their institution. Each college can choose how much to charge with the option of no charge at all. Sometimes this fee may be waived. The average college application fee is around $43, but can go a lot higher. Both CSU and U.C. programs require a $70 nonrefundable application fee. If a student plans on living on campus, housing deposits are necessary just to apply to be considered. When applying for housing at USC a $55 nonrefundable application
processing fee is required. UC Davis states on their student housing and residence hall page that they require a $500 reservation fee, which will be applied toward fall quarter housing fees. If a student is approved to live on campus, they must also choose a meal plan. Most colleges require residential students to get a meal plan. Jana Cary-Alvarez on affordablecollegesonline.org said the average college or university charges around $4,500 per year and many schools charge much more.
CSU Long Beach recommends a 17-meal-per-week meal plan for first year students which costs $4,133 per academic year. UCLA has a 19-meal-per-week meal plan that costs $12,166.08 per academic year according to their 2017-2018 meal contracts. Unfortunately, these costs do not end at transferring. Some colleges charge students a commencement fee, or graduation fee to participate in the school’s ceremony. College’s have a lot of hidden costs and it’s important to know what students are paying.
Henman said she wouldn’t change going to college after high school because up to this point she was able to experience “extra life lessons.” Henman said she recommends people willing to go back to college to get informed first and then make a “better decision” from there. Sarino said as a person with a disability, using resources like Disabled Students Programs and Services also bridges students’ paths for success. “And that motivated me for the last few years,” Sarino said. Henman, Sarino and Sanders said going back to college has made them all a better person. “You could actually do it,” Henman said.
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“We are trying to increase the diversity of courses offered in our lecture only science curriculum,” Rabitoy said. “The concept of a Biology of Cancer course has been in the department for many years, we just never really got it off the ground until lately when professor Han decided to take charge of it and write it.” Han said she looks to take on a new challenge with a message to those who have not signed up for the course to “definitely take it.” There is an informal Cancer Awareness Fair which is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4 in the east wing of the Campus Center, for those interested. “It’s important to be educated and to know what it means when somebody says the word cancer,” Rabitoy said.
would be half of what it is. “We know so much but we don’t act on it,” Han said. “We can literally save people’s lives by being educated through this course.” Han invites those who may be considering, but have not committed to take the course because it will give you an understanding of a disease which touches so many lives and could benefit from the additional awareness. The class was created in 2018 when Dr. Eric Rabitoy, the dean of Natural, Physical and Health Sciences was looking to add more courses, so Han began forming a new curriculum.
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Careers accelerate at racetrack Automotive students start the semester off in the right lane BY WENDY PINTOR
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Students from the Automotive Technology program attend the National Hot Rod Association’s Motorsports Muesum on Feb. 7.
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At the racetrack, the smell of burnt tires filled the air. Alongside car enthusiasts were students from the automotive program were invited to an event hosted by the National Hot Rod Association on Feb. 7. The NHRA event took place at the Fairplex in Pomona where participants were taken on a tour into the NHRA Motorsport Museum. Students were able to take a glance at all the past racers and take a stroll down memory lane. Professors, Mariano Rubio, Bryce Neighbors and Priscilla Englert joined the students at the event. The group of students and professors were also able to listen to recent racers, technicians and current professionals in the automotive field. Students who attended the event were already building cars and trying to put their foot in the automotive field. Mathew Zarza and Randel Cunningham share similar aspirations and are young and motivated to strive. Mathew Zarza, majoring in medium and heavy diesel said he finds motivation from his “whole family” and that “they have always been into cars.” Zarza said cars are a part of him. “It’s in my blood,” Zarza said. Zarza said the event gave him more hope of the opportunities available in the NHRA and the automotive industry. In the long run he said he aspires to work with the NHRA and get a chance to race one of his own cars that he’s currently working on. Randel Cunningham said he is mostly passionate about motorcycles and was motivated to attend the NHRA event. “It was a fun experience,” Cunningham said. “I got to see all these cool technologies from the early 50s to modern day; it was really
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Students Mathew Zarza and Randel Cunningham attend the National Hot Rod Association’s Drag Race event on Feb. 7. as part of a firld-trip with professors in the Automotive Technology program.
good and interesting,” Automotive student Kenia Duenas Salcido said her goal is to become a master technician--an automotive service professional who specializes in engine performance and engine repair. “I love cars; a car is a puzzle you can build,” Salcido said. “You tear it apart and fix it to make it better.”
Salcido said that she’s not alone in the field and has people always supporting her. She said there’s a huge support group of professors and students and opportunities that are always growing. Salcido encourages other women who have thought about pursuing an automotive degree to definitely join the program.
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Stay safe from new coronavirus with these nine steps Los Angeles County confirmed 20 cases of coronavirus COVID-19 on March 5, but panic spread much faster than the virus itself. People are saving up toilet paper and bottled water, which serve little purpose in a breakdown of services. Only a measured response allows businesses and government agencies to deploy resources strategically. The Center for Disease Control confirmed 157 cases in California, but the virus’s spread in the U.S. may not be comparable to what happened in Wuhan, China, where the disease originated. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Health declared a “public health emergency” in in a statement on March 4. Citrus College has not reported any cases, Automotive Technology instructor Dave Brown said in an email.
severe infections from the virus. Eat well for respiratory health. Choose foods known to boost lung health such as salmon, sardines, walnuts and broccoli. These could prove helpful in resisting a respiratory infection. Don’t touch your face. The CDC and WHO warn the virus is transmitted primarily through facial contact. Keep fingers out of eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Don’t hoard supplies that can save medical professionals. Masks can become scarce if everyone hoards them. Leave them for medical professionals coming in contact with the sick daily. Be Prepared — New York Times reporter Donald G. McNeil recommended stocking up to a month’s supply of necessary food and medicine. Services can break down in a pandemic. Be prepared. In Wuhan, China, services for millions of people broke down during the busiest holiday, Chinese New Year. If sick, call a doctor — they may advise you to self-quarantine. Quarantining the sick is the most effective way to slow the spread of the disease. Stopping the disease is crucial in the months before a vaccine or another treatment is developed. Wash hands thoroughly and regularly. Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap, and please see step 6. Thorough washing prevents the spread of microbes including viruses. Follow the steps to keep healthy. Taking precautionary measures will keep the virus from spreading to the vulnerable.
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People should not panic. Instead, they should understand the severity of the virus and what can be done to prevent its spread. Even the least prepared have reason for optimism. Population density in the disease’s epicenter, Wuhan Province, is much higher than L.A. County. The number of people who contracted the illness is likely much higher than reported. If true, COVID-19’s mortality rate would be lower than previously known. The CDC reports victims over age 65 have a 8% mortality rate. Viruses don’t thrive in hot dry weather. California’s climate may be the best protection against the spread of the disease.
To prevent contracting or spreading COVID-19, take the following precautionary measures: Identify the symptoms: The early symptoms of COVID-19 are fatigue, intermittent fever and dry cough. The CDC warns unless exposed to a traveler from Italy, China, South Korea or Iran, infection is unlikely. Symtoms don’t show for five days and worsen after one week. Anyone who has symptoms associated with the virus should avoid crowds. The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is less transmissible at distances more than three feet. The CDC recommends a distance of six feet.
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VIRAL BEHAVIOR: RACISTS’ LATEST EXCUSE TO BE RACIST Bigots use new coronavirus to spread derision and fear of Asian Americans BY CASSIE SAMPSON
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Nobody wants to contract the COVID-19 Coronavirus, but fear is no excuse for xenophobia. Since the COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China, people who look Asian are treated in society with a new sense of racism. CBS News reported on Feb. 14 a 16-year-old boy in San Fernando Valley was attacked by bullies who accused him of having the coronavirus because he’s Asian American. People never have the right to be racist. A disease does not give anyone the right to be racist just because the virus originated in China. The idea that any Chinese person carries or could carry the Coronavirus is nonsense. Viruses have no race or ethnicity and can start anywhere in the world. The virus has more to do with traveling than race. The Center for Disease Control said to avoid contact with travelers from China, Italy and South Korea. “Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases,” the World Health Organization’s website said. “Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.” COVID-19 has affected more than 80,000 people in at least 33
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countries. Erika Ishii, an Asian American actress and producer tweeted a picture of herself on Feb. 26 with a facemask on a plane. “For SOME REASON everyone on my flight is TERRIFIED of me,” Ishii wrote on Twitter. “Full flight, I’m at the front, nobody wants to sit next to me. Why, I wonder?” Many Asian Americans have experienced xenophobia and fear-mongering due to the fear over COVID-19. Hashtags were created on Twitter to discourage xenophobia — #JeNeSuisPasUnVirus, which is French for “I am not a virus.” Another hashtag, #CoughingWhileAsian, allows Asians to share their xenophobia
experiences. People of Asian ethnicities experienced xenophobic behavior associated with the virus as a large part of the hatred the Chinese face in response to COVID-19 . An article on abc.net.au in Australia said on Feb. 26, Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne alerted the Department of Health after one of their staff reported racial slurs directed at her because of the virus. The hospital’s director of emergency medicine, Stuart Lewena, said in the article that the staff member had a family who refused to let her provide care for their child because of her race and they expressed concern
that she was a risk of spreading coronavirus. The hospital also reported that patients have been avoiding people who look Asian in waiting rooms. Xenophobic behavior against people who look East Asian is disgusting and leads to violent acts against Asians. COVID-19 is not at all about being Chinese; the disease is tied to where someone travels and who they’ve come into contact with. The Center for Disease Control said in a post on its website to discourage xenophobia related to the Coronavirus. “Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity,” the Center for Disease
Control said. “People of Asian descent, including Chinese Americans are not more likely to get COVID-19 than any other American.” The Center for Disease Control also said to inform people that the real threat does not come from those of Asian descent. “Help stop fear by letting people know that being of Asian descent does not increase the chance of getting or spreading COVID-19,” the Center for Disease Control said. Eradicate fear by eliminating ignorance. People of Asian descent do not increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. Parts of the media have also spread racist and xenophobic ideas in virus coverage. Amanda Darrach of the Columbia Journalism Review said in an article how the media covers the outbreak. “Too many articles have missed the cultural significance and socioeconomic factors that underlie Ch ina’s reckoning with the coronavirus — and instead suggested that America is more sanitary, more evolved, more pure,” Darrach said. COVID-19 is highly contagious, but so is the flu. The fact that the disease originated in China brings forth xenophobia and fear-mongering not only against the Chinese, but also anyone who looks East Asian. Racism is not the answer to pandemics. The answer lies in education, prevention and awareness.
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Win at TikTok App’s alogrithm grants users abilitiy to become social media superstars BY RYAN URIBE
STAFF REPORTER
RURIBE@CCCLARION.COM
Tik Tok is the only social media app that has nothing to do with a user’s social network. On most social media platforms, users need a strong network to gain a large audience. Anyone can explode in popularity on Tik Tok because the app’s algorithm does not favor famous people — well-known media influencers with “blue checkmarks” or verified users on Twitter or Instagram. New users can follow the suggested algorithm to land on the ‘for you page’, where users can become ‘popular creators’. The ‘for you’ page is a compilation of Tik Tok’s recommended posts, which is personalized to each user. Popular creators are the equivalent to Instagram or Twitter’s blue checkmark. These content creators are well-known public figures on the platform. Tik Tok gives the boring, unimaginative person the ability to create aesthetically appealing videos for all to enjoy.
Sarah Perez said in an article for TechCrunch that the app had over 75 million new users in December, 2019. Whether users have 20 million followers or 10, if their videos make the ‘for you page’ all users can see it. Any video posted has the potential to go viral regardless of how many followers the poster has. Bobby Owsiski said on www. hyperbot.com that Tik Tok will not publish how its ‘for you page’ algorithm works. However, users and experts like Henry Hien Ton propose their own theories for making viral TikTok videos. Hien Ton offered four strategies to increase the chances of videos landing on the ‘for you page.’ The first rule is the ‘completion ratio.’ When content is watched in its entirety, the video profile rises within the app. If a video is rewatched, the ratio increases even more. But if someone only watches half of a video, the ratio is cut in half. Other strategies include boosting a video’s shares, likes,
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‘duets,’ or ‘replications.’ Duets let users occupy a split screen with a celebrity or popular creator. Users can also duet with an existing duet video creating more interaction. High quality videos tend to get more posts. Use a tripod for a phone or camera, and take advantage of the app’s timer feature. The timer option allows users to countdown the video and record for a set amount of time. Pay attention to video angles, lighting, and originality. Take advantage of the app looping and transitioning features. Loops give the video an illusion
of not having a beginning or an end which keeps viewers engaged longer. Users should post during peak hour in the evening. Those who use the app should follow as many users as possible in the beginning to boost connections within the app. More connections generate more attention and traffic to a page. Once someone has become a popular creator or has acquired enough followers, company brands may contact the Tik Tok user and pay for their endorsement. Tik Tok is referred to as a lip syncing app, which makes it sound like an online karaoke tool. The
app is best known for its act-out memes and day-to-day life paired with by music and other trending sound clips. Tik Tok entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk posts many tutorials and seminars online to understand the app. “The way that Tik Tok creates and communicates will be the establishment of communication within the next five years,” Vaynerchuk said. Even if the Tik Tok craze blows over no one should pass up the opportunity to use the app to network or find potential customers.
WELCOME
ASCC president asks peers to make Citrus home
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Associated Students of Citrus College president Lilia Alvarez.
elcome Owls to the spring 2020 semester! For those who may not know who I am, my name is Lilia Alvarez and I am your student body president. ASCC (our student government) is here to be your voice on campus and help make your experience at Citrus College a positive one. We are a diverse group of individuals who have a common goal, which is to serve each and every one of you to the best of our abilities. We have many resources around campus to help you navigate and succeed in college. If you are in need of tutoring services, we have
an amazing STEM Center and Learning Center. The Help Desk on campus is staffed by our student ambassadors, and is open Monday through Thursday. The Hayden Memorial Library has study rooms available for students to reserve online for two or more students. Remember we have fantastic librarians who are a great resourcefor your long days of research. We also have many amazing programs at our school that benefit avariety of our students. These programs include: Promise, EOP&S, CalWORKs, STEM Trio, the Veteran Success Center, and many more. Take advantage of
these services and check out what isavailable to you! Have you joined a club on campus yet? Be sure to check out all the different clubs we have! If you have an idea to start a new club, create it! Make Citrus College your own. It’s your story to write! Just contact Student Life and Leadership Development in the Campus Center and they’ll help get you started! If you’re interested in seeing what ASCC is about, we invite you to attend our Executive Board meetings—we love hearing from those we serve and about any issues or ideas you may have. Our Executive Board meetings are on
Tuesdays at 2:40 p.m. in CC-111. Our Campus Activates Board (CAB) meets on Thursdays at 2:40 p.m. in CC-104. You can also check the Campus Center for information, I look forward to hearing from you! I want to wish everyone a successful, productive, and fun spring semester! I hope to see new faces at our many events throughout the semester. If you are interested in joining ASCC our elected position application is posted on the school website and is due on Monday, March 23, 2020. The executive board and I are here to serve you to the best of our abilities. Good luck, Owls! —Lilia Alvarez
Superintendent/President offers welcome, congratulations
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ear Students, Welcome to spring semester 2020! Whether you are beginning your journey as a new student, returning after a relaxing break or continuing the momentum of winter session, you have enrolled at Citrus College in pursuit of a brighter future. On behalf of the college community, I commend your decision to follow your academic and professional dreams. This is an important time in your life and Citrus College is passionate about supporting and facilitating your academic achievement. Our efforts to increase student success and completion have repeatedly
received local, state and national recognition. We have been voted the region’s Best Community College by two local news groups, have been named a Champion of Higher Education for awarding transfer degrees, and are ranked first in the nation for awarding English and literature degrees to minority students. Be assured that this is an institution that truly values and celebrates students of all backgrounds, talents, needs and interests. I encourage you to make the most of this semester and take advantage of all that Citrus College has to offer. We provide 67 associate degree programs, 83 certificates and
skill awards in career technical programs and 28 associate degrees for transfer. We also offer a variety of student support services, including personal and academic counseling, academic tutoring and transfer assistance. From the day you enroll to long after you graduate, the college has the tools and support you need to achieve your goals. We are a community that places students first, and our faculty and staff are truly committed to your success. In the weeks and months ahead, you will receive instruction, mentoring and advisement from some of the finest educators and most student-oriented professionals that higher
education has to offer. They are all eager to help you navigate any obstacles or challenges you may encounter. As a Citrus College student, you have access to the tools you need to achieve success. Now, it is up to you to make this a productive and fulfilling semester. Once again, welcome to Citrus College and have a great spring! Sincerely,
Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President of Citrus College
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Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D.
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