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he Associated Students of Citrus College will be looking to alter their Constitution in a special election held in March 2014 A change on the ballot will be to increase the required GPA to join ASCC from 2.3 to a 2.5 GPA. “Why are [ASCC] students creating and participating in Sarah Langford events if they can’t maintain Students were evacuated and classes were cancelled on Jan. 16, 2014. Flames engulf the hills behind Citrus College, the Colby Fire their academic responsibiliscorched 1,709 acres in Glendora and Azusa. ties?” Alejandra Morales, vice president of ASCC said. The second change will be the addition of commissioner of the Inter-Club Council position to the ASCC executive board, who will be voted in by provides drinking water for 23 “We should goes toward landscaping, and the students. million people. without watering trees may be This proposed change has By Katie Jolgren definitely be However, following Gov. more susceptible to pests due been met with opposition, Staff Writer •kjolgren@ccclarion.com Brown’s declaration last concerned about to drought stress,” said Condon. month, the State Water Project These record dry conditions a water shortage announced that surface water were apparent last month as n the midst of the driest the Colby Fire burned throughyear on record and fol- allocations would be zero. This due to the low out the Glendora foothills, lowing Gov. Jerry Brown’s essentially slashes the water rain and snow charring nearly 2,000 acres acrecent declaration of a state- supply for California residents, cording to LA County Fire. As wide drought, Citrus College is forcing reliance on groundwa- fall.” an area that had not burned taking steps to cut back on its ter. About 30 percent of Caliwater usage. -Captain Stacy Rios since the 1960’s, the dry conditions were enough to allow the According to data from the fornia’s annual water supply fire to spread rapidly. Department of Public Works, comes from groundwater, but This task may be difficult due Due to the current high temless than 1 percent of the capac- in drought years, this number to no mandatory water rationperatures and dry conditions ity of the 14 dams used to serve jumps to 60 percent, according ing put in place yet. Until Gov. during the months when CaliLos Angeles County is available to the Water Education FounBrown decides that the drought fornia is expected to rehydrate for release. With only 2 inches dation. has reached a severe level, he itself, this summer could fea- By Joe Moreno of rainfall in recent weeks, there This pattern is unsustainable, advises a voluntary cut in water ture several more sudden fires Staff Writer • joemoreno@ccclarion.com is little to alleviate the stress according to the UC Center for usage. as vegetation continues to get placed on dams and reservoirs. Hydrologic Modeling. Both As a state with a vast majorunding for the final dryer, only worsened by the Much of Southern California Glendora and Azusa rely on ity of the land consumed by phase of campus renolack of water available for irrigarelies on the State Water Proj- groundwater for a portion of vations funded through agriculture, it is no surprise that tion. ect for its supply. More than 70 their water supply. Measure G is on the table as the nearly 80 percent of our annual As cities are looking to de- deadline for approval looms. percent of the water provided “We should definitely be conwater use is for landscaping crease water use in residential At their Feb. 4 meeting, the by the project is used for urban cerned about a water shortage Citrus College Board of Trustaccording to Keith Condon, areas, local schools are also ex- ees discussed the issuance of areas, according to SWP’s web- due to the low rain and snowDeputy Forrester at Fire Station Series 2014D Bonds, the fourth pected to assist in the effort. site. This system uses 22 dams fall,” said Captain Stacy Rios of 32 in Azusa. set of bonds issued following and 700 miles of piping to de- Glendora Fire Station 151. “We “A significant amount of - See Drought, pg. 3 the approval of Measure G, liver water from Northern Cali- need to do our best to conserve our water and residential use fornia to Southern California. It whenever we can.”
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especially from current legislative liaison of ASCC, Gabriel Nadales. “If the President or VicePresident have a personal disagreement with the legislative liaison, they have the power to go against the students will and not allow their voice be heard,” Nadales said. The final proposed change to the Constitution will be the lowering of the required amount of credits to join ASCC from seven to six. “Lowering the credit requirement allows for a wider range of potential board members and a diversity of views which can only strengthen ASCC,” Daniel Celebertti, commissioner at large of ASCC. The election will take place at the Campus Center Mall March 5-6. If the proposed changes are passed, they will go into effect starting Fall 2014.
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passed by voters in March 2004. Measure G authorized the sale of $121 million in bonds to upgrade campus safety and security, expand academic facilities, and construct classroom buildings, science labs and student support facilities. Issuance of this set of bonds would raise approximately $29 million, which would be used to finance renovations of the Campus Center, the Educational Development Building and Hayden Hall, as well as the - See Bonds, pg. 3
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Announcements Phi Theta Kappa PTK will be hosting a taco and mango sale Feb. 19-20 in the Campus Center Mall beginning at 10 a.m.
Associated Students of Citrus College ASCC will be hosting welcome days Feb. 19-20 in the Campus Center Mall. The radio stations playing will be AMP Radio and KROQ beginning at 8 a.m.
Inter Club Council ICC will be having the first meeting of the semester Feb. 24 in the Campus Center Executive Board Room.
Club Orientation Returning clubs and new clubs may attened the club orientation at 10 a.m. in the Campus Center Executive Board Room.
Football players signed Byron Smith, Philip Romano and Ryan Solomon have signed early scholarship offers to continue their education and football careers at the university level.
Men’s Basketball Owls host West Los Angeles in a must win game to make the playoffs at 7 p.m. on Feb 19.
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Proposed affordable housing project in Baldwin Park An affordable housing development project has been presented to the Baldwin Park city council. The new housing would be built next to the Baldwin Park police department and Metrolink station. The development still needs to qualify for federal tax credits and secure funding to be approved. ROEM Corporation, the developer, is confident that the plan will be approved. Baldwin Park Mayor Manny Lozano stated, “It would make a difference to our town. It will
stimulate other projects.” The Planning Commission unanimously approved the project in January. The project consists of two four-story buildings. The residents of the buildings would have access to a computer room, fitness center and a playground among other amenities. If ROEM recieves the credits, construction could begin by the fall and be completed by the start of 2016. -San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Gold Line Extension is halfway to completion The 11.5-mile extension of the Gold Line connecting Foothill cities to downtown Los Angeles is halfway completed, the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority announced. The completed project will include six new light rail stations in Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa.
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really bad.” There has neverbeen a California governor to ever order a statewide water rationing. Some counties have taken the situation into their own hands and have placed restrictions on their residents. Although the governor declared a water emergency on Jan. 17 and requested a 20 percent voluntary cutback, very few communities have taken initiative on their own. -San Gabriel Valley Tribune
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California is 14 months into a historic drought. Reservoirs are running low and the Sierra snowpack is at 27 percent of normal. Gov. Jerry Brown and most major water providers, from the Bay Area to Los Angeles are only calling for voluntary cuts not mandatory rationing with fines for excessive use. Jeff Kightlinger, general manager of Metropolitan Water District, stated “If we go to mandatory in February and it rains solid in March and we say ‘never mind,’ people won’t listen. We want to save the big hammer for when we know it’s
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Situation in Ukraine escalates with as many as 19 deaths The uprising against Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has continued to grow. Antigovernment protestors began setting fire to ruling party headquarters. It has been reported that at least nine people have been killed, other reports put that number as high as 19. Live television coverage in Russia showed explosions in Kiev’s Idependence Square after protestors were warned to vacate the area. Officers set fire to tents and lobbed teargas canisters into crowds of protestors. Despite the uproar thousands of people remained on the frontlines of the square. Authorities reported that other riots had broken out in western areas of the Ukraine. Ukrainian’s in favor of closer ties with
the West have been demanding Yanukovich’s resignation since he decided to abandon an association with the European Union in favor of maintaining economic integration with Russia. Opposition leaders told journalists in Kiev that they were requesting negotioations with the government to cease the escalating violence. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Kimoon has also urged the Ukranian government to show restraint and begin negotiations. The United States is trying to impose a “Western vector of development“ on Ukraine, ministry spokesman Alexander Lukaschevich told Russia Today television. -Los Angeles Times
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INCIDENT REPORTS: Winter Update Marijuana on Campus
On Jan. 22 an officer responded to a call in the S8 parking lot regarding a strong marijuana odor coming from a vehicle. The officer approached the Toyota which was unoccupied and could see two marijuana containers in plain sight. The Lead Campus Safety assistant directed the officer to remain at the vehicle until the owner returned. The suspect approached his vehicle and was asked if he has smoked marijuana on campus and he replied no. The suspect did admit to smoking prior to coming to campus. The officer asked the suspect if he has a medical marijuana card and the suspect stated that he did. Upon providing the certificate and his identification when asked to retrieve the marijuana containers from his vehicle the suspect became uncooperative. The officer called for assistance and the responding officer recognized the suspect from a previous incident. The second officer then asked the suspect to retrieve the marijuana from his vehicle and the suspect complied. While waiting for the Glendora Police Department to arrive on campus the second officer began to dictate to the suspect the dangers of driving under the influence. The suspect then offered up the keys to his car so that he could not drive off campus. When the GDP arrived the officers verified the suspects information and was not cited or arrested for any circumstances.
Reports are provided courtesy of the Citrus College Campus Safety Department. A report is not a statement of guilt.
Breaking and Entering On Jan. 21 an officer responded to a report of a theft from a car. The victim drove a Honda Civic which was parked in the S1 parking lot. The victim had left his car unattended for four hours and twenty minutes, when he returned to his vehicle he reported that his parking permit and 25 CDs were stolen. The officer asked the victim if he had left his car locked and the victim stated that he left his car locked and only the rear driver’s side window was left lowered approximately one and a half inches. The officer asked the victim if he would like to file a report with the Glendora Police Department and he declined. The total cost of items stolen was $35.
Under the Influence On Dec. 23 an officer was on patrol in the S2 parking lot. While on patrol the suspect approached the officer who then asked if he needed any help. The suspect responded by saying that he was meeting a friend at the cafeteria but didnt know where it was. The suspect was then asked basic questions about the college which he answered incorrectly. The suspect then told the officer he had used methamphetamine about 24 hours prior and was on probation. While waiting for the Glendora Police Department the suspect began to ask the officer the whereabouts of zombies on campus and also said he had been homeless for the past two years. Glendora Police Department conducted field sobriety tests and confirmed the suspect was in fact under the influence. The suspect was placed under arrest, no further information
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construction of a Fine Arts Building. Most of the Series 2014D Bonds would be issued in the form of capital appreciation bonds (CABs) or convertible capital appreciation bonds (CCABs). CABs have no installment payments with interest compounding until payments become due at a later maturation date, often times decades later. By contrast regular bonds require interest payments be made over time, usually semiannually. CABs have drawn criticism from media and taxpayers alike after many California schools districts abused their use of CABs. In some instances, districts will end up owing up to 10 times the amount they borrowed, according to the Los Angeles Times. The California State Legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 182 in response to the misuse of CABs. It limits all CABs to a maximum of 25 years and 8 percent interest, requires that issuance of any bonds goes before the board of trustees twice, and also establishes a more extensive review of bond sales. In the resolution under consideration by the Citrus BOT, the
structure of the CABs and Convertible CABs complies with the new restrictions included in AB 182. The maximum maturity of the 2014 bonds will be 25 years from the date of issuance. CABs are under consideration because the District is unable to issue many current interest bonds due to the restrictions of Prop 39. The District is not able to utilize current interest bonds for the Series D issuances because there is not enough capacity to pay interest in the early years and stay under the $25 legal tax rate maximum, according to RBC Capital Markets which serves as underwriter for the Citrus Community College District. The total amount of debt to be repaid under the 2014 bonds is estimated to be $49,840,050 or less, with the District receiving up to $18,996,566 in proceeds of sale of the 2014 Bonds, resulting in a payback ratio of 2.62 to 1. This ratio falls well below the established 4 to 1 payback ratio required in AB 182. The Citrus Community College District has already issued nearly $92 million of Measure G bonds for the construction and
renovation of several buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and technological improvements. The Fine Arts building has been approved by the Division of State Architect (DSA), with a time limit of mid-2014 for the start of the project. If construction is delayed beyond mid-
2014, the project will have to essentially be started over, costing additional time and money. The Board of Trustees will meet March 18 at 4:15 p.m. to consider taking action on this issue. The meeting is open to the public.
Projects funded by Measure G Bond Construction Program -Stadium Field House -Louis E. Zellers Center for Innovation -Student Services Center -Technology Engineering Building -Campus Safety Building -Administration Building renovation -Main Gym renovation -Central Plant (State of the art heating and cooling system) -Stadium and Softball Complex (New turf and track) -Fine Arts building -Campus Center modernization -Hayden Hall restoration -Educational Development Center
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An average sized school uses approximately 22,284 gallons of water a day, according to the Center for Environmental Education. With 27 schools between the Glendora and Azusa school districts, more than half a million gallons of water are used each day. Citrus College is conserving water across campus in a variety of ways. The most noticeable effort may be shutting off the owl fountain located in the center of the quad near Hayden Memorial Library. Groundskeepers have also shut off most irrigation systems, choosing to water at night only or by hand if an area is particularly dry. “Citrus College is under the city of Azusa’s jurisdiction, and when the city feels that there is a water shortage, the school is made to comply with certain rules which were put in place over a year ago,” said Fred Diamond, Citrus College director of facilities and construction. Citrus has taken several other measures to lessen water use, including placing drought-tolerant plants in new construction areas, as well as placing thermal blankets on the pool
to prevent heat loss and water evaporation in months of nonuse. “Between turning off the excess water, changing irrigation times and using low-flow utilities, Citrus College is doing a good job at being water-wise and saving nearly 30 percent of our water a year,” Diamond said. While Captain Mark Delg ado of Fire Station 32 in Azusa remains optimistic that Mother Nature will provide more rain, he also encourages students to use water wisely, suggesting taking “shorter showers, turning off the water while brushing teeth or washing hands, and choosing to wash your car at a car wash because the water is later recycled.” Students at Citrus can also encourage others to decrease water use by 20 percent at minimum according to Captain Rios and be more understanding when they happen to see a dry patch of grass while walking across campus. By being more water-wise, students can do their part to help the environment.
Stimulant Alternative For Citrus Students By Sylvia Aparicio A&E Editor • saparicio@ccclarion.com
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hile the health risks of energy drinks have become widespread subject of debate, products such as Monster, Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy drinks remain popular. Many college students turn to these in order to focus and study. Most energy drinks contain large amounts of stimulants such as caffeine to boost consumers’ mental and physical energy. Lawsuits are underway. Products like these have been removed from store shelves in some areas. Another popular stimulant taken and in some cases abused by students is the pharmaceutical drug, Adderall. Adderall is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but is also used by many as a study and test-taking aid. One Cal Poly Pomona student has created another similar product that may appeal to college students. Cal Poly Pomona biochemistry student Reilly Breaux, who is also preparing for pharmacy school, created a drink, which he says could be a substitute for others with potentially harmful substances.
“We came across a lot of things that were legal that you could find in pill form, and we converted them into a drink, and that’s what this is.” -Reilly Breaux His original product, Poly Rx, has been available for purchase at the Cal Poly Pomona campus stores for two and a half months. For the next two weeks it is being tested out at the Citrus College Owl Bookshop under the name Citrus Rx. The product is being marketed as “a safe alternative to Adderall.” Breaux thought of the concept last summer. He attributes his idea to the Alzheimer’s treatment research that he had conducted. During the research, Breaux said chemical studies were conducted patients that had deteriorating memories. “Some of the trials were done to see if the chemicals or components, or anything that we could issue a patient that was approved by the state, could help their memory.” “We came across a lot of things that were legal that you could find in pill form, and we converted them into a drink, and that’s what this is,” he said. While the 2 oz. packaging looks similar to that of a 5-Hour Energy drink, Citrus Rx is not an
energy drink. Breaux decided to use a branch of supplements called nootropics. The main ingredients in the drink help with memory retention, and cognitive enhancement. Among these are Phosphatidylserine, a chemical that is part of the cell structure and is used to treat Alzheimer’s and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by improving thinking and mental functions. The amino acids Acetyl-L-carnitine and Tyrosine are also key ingredients in the product. Acetyl-L-carnitine is naturally produced in the body and helps produce energy while Tyrosine helps the body build protein. It also helps important brain chemicals to form, which affect both mood and sleep. Schizandra is also one of the ingredients listed in Citrus Rx, which increases resistance to stress and disease. Along with this, it increases energy, physical performance and endurance. Two clinical trials have been conducted with no
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After becoming successful at Cal Poly Pomona, this safe alternative to Adderall has found its way to Citrus. Starting Feb. 19, 2014, students can purchase bottles of CitrusRx at the Owl Bookshop and in Starbucks.
negative side effects reported. Consumers have reported no side effects. The effects of the drink are said to last up to four hours. “The drink will help students study and absorb the information for longer periods of time,” Breaux said. Citrus Rx does not contain caffeine or sugar, Breaux said. The small amount of sodium that it does contain is purely for flavoring. The flavor resembles that of the soda “Squirt,” but more tangy. “There is no jittery or heart racing effect,” Breaux said. “In-
stead you get a clear headed focus to where you can pick up on more patterns than usual, and you retain the memory of those patterns longer.” Citrus Rx has been customized with Citrus colors, blue and orange. A limited quantity will be available for purchase in the Owl Bookshop during the first week of school. Rose Sayre, evening coordinator at the Owl Bookshop said that a decision has not been made as to whether or not the drink will be carried permanently. “We’ll test it out during the
first week of the spring semester and get feedback,” she said. “We will decide after that.” Eventually Breaux hopes to distribute the drink at other colleges. Because of the high cost of making the drink, there is hardly a profit, Breaux said. “It’s more so about getting the word out there and then we can build upon it.” “There’s no reason not to try it,” he said. Citrus Rx can be found at the Owl Bookshop beginning today.
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ear Students: Welcome to Spring Semester 2014 at Citrus College! Whether you are a returning student or are taking the first step on your academic journey, we are here to help you fulfill your commitment to learning and college completion. One way to ensure that you make the most of your Citrus College educational experience is by taking advantage of our excellent student support programs. Designed to guide you toward achieving your academic goals, we offer a myriad of services and resources that will help you identify your personal, career and educational objectives. For example, the benefits of the Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) include mandatory orientation, assessment and counseling. These tools will enable you to become familiar with the college’s academic programs and student services, while setting you on the path to achieving
your academic goals. After you have completed orientation and assessment and have met with a counselor, it is necessary for you to declare a course of study and establish a Student Educational Plan, which can both be done through the Counseling and Advisement Center. Not only will this provide you with a roadmap that will direct you down the path to college completion, but it will also help you maintain your priority registration at Citrus College. If you need assistance with identifying which pathway is best for you, the Career/Transfer Center offers personalized guidance. By enrolling at Citrus College, you have set your sights on a bright future. Citrus College is repeatedly recognized nationally for being a leading educational institution. In fact, because of our national standings denoting college excellence, we are one of only 150 community colleges nationwide and one of only seven community colleges
in California that have been selected to compete for a million-dollar grand prize by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program! An old proverb states, “A good year is determined by its spring.” On behalf of the college community, I wish you a productive spring semester and an amazing new year! Sincerely, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President
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reetings! As President of the Associated Students of Citrus College, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the spring semester of 2014. For those who had attended the winter session, barely finishing a week ago I hope you relaxed over the holiday weekend and wish you the best in in the upcoming weeks. For those who are returning from the fall semester, welcome to the new year. Each new year comes with a fresh start: new opportunities rise, with chances to improve our own lives and those around us; make new, life-long friendships; and establish a legacy to be proud of. Each of us will also face new challenges to overcome as we continue to strive for success. Citrus College has, and continues to offer, various programs and services created to empower us, the students, in facing these challenges and achieving the greatness we seek. Learn what Citrus has to offer and take full advantage of the support available. I also encourage you to find new ways to be active and engaged in our
campus community. Our campus hosts a variety of clubs and honor societies emphasizing student engagement, community activism, and self-expression through many interests and causes. In any one of these organizations, we each can find new ways to serve our community or simply find a new interest that can be enjoyed with others. Student government organizations such as the Associated Students of Citrus College serve to represent the interests and protect the rights of community college students across the nation. To learn about how to become involved in any one of these groups, visit the Handy Campus Center and the Office of Student Life today and discover what opportunities await. For many students, this semester will be their last as Owls. With graduation coming in only a few months, I wish good luck to all students preparing to take the next step in their educational career. Finish the semester strong, maintain the grades, and simply have a great time while on campus.
As I begin the final semester of my term as ASCC President, I reflect on all the students I’ve met and worked with during my time here at Citrus. I’ve come to know students from every background and walk of life, who have faced the challenges of education, and have embraced what it means to be a scholar. I’ve also met those who have set their hearts and minds beyond Citrus College by being active in their communities, sometimes voicing their opinions in the face of adversity. It makes me proud to know I am surrounded by such inspiring peers with so much to offer society. In closing, I look forward to the upcoming semester and the opportunity to continue serving you, the students of Citrus College. Thank you all for the time, dedication, and effort you’ve given in making Citrus the great institution it is today. Now let’s set the stage for an even greater tomorrow! Tyler Hernandez ASCC President
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certified public accountant and longtime financial administrator with 16 years of experience has been chosen to be the new vice president of finance and administrative services at Citrus College. Carol Horton, former vice president of finance and administrative services, retired in December after 18 years of service. Taking her place is Claudette Dain. Dain ended her service as vice president of administrative services at Fullerton College on Jan. 31 and began her duties at Citrus College on Feb. 3 after being hired by the Citrus Community College Board of Trustees in January. “I am very excited to be here,” Dain said. “It’s a great new challenge for me and I’m proud to be an Owl now.”
The married mother of two credits her father, who was an accountant and had his own tax practice as being her inspiration for going into accounting. From the age of 11, she knew being an accountant was what she wanted to do. “When I was a little girl I would work with him, just sorting papers, but I knew that I wanted that type of work, I wanted to do that type of thing in an office environment,” she said. The Chino Hills resident has a masters degree in business administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills and earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. “I tend to be one of those people who want to do things as quickly as possible in a short amount of time, so I was in and out of my bachelor’s program in just under four years, about three and a half years,” she said. “It was hard. I put a lot of things on
hold, but school was my first priority so I adjusted my work schedule around it and took as many classes as I could.” “I had my path mapped out from early on.” Horton had no role in selecting her successor, however, she said she was happy to leave the position in Dain’s hands. “I’ve worked with her before, and I know she is fully capable of doing the job well,” Horton said. “The president and the Board of Trustees could not have chosen a better person for the job.” “We worked diligently to find a candidate who has the vast experience needed to manage such a wide range of responsibilities,” said Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. in a press release. “Ms. Dain is an accomplished administrator who demonstrates a depth of knowledge that will optimize Citrus College’s standing as a leading institution of higher learning. She is an excellent choice for this critical position.” Prior to joining Citrus College, Dain worked as senior manager for the accounting firm, Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman, LLP and as District Director of Fiscal Affairs at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) for eight and a half years. During her time working for the NOCCCD, she served as vice president of administrative services and oversaw all fiscal and facility-related matters at Fullerton College from 2012-2014. At Citrus College, Dain is responsible for fiscal services, budgeting, construction, facilities, purchasing, rentals and reprographics. Additionally, she is also responsible for environmental health, risk management and the golf driving range. Her job she said is “ensuring an ap-
Applications for grants, scholarships are available By Joe Moreno Staff Writer • jmoreno@ccclarion.com
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ree money. Those two words should garner the attention of every college student. Yet year after year, many scholarships and grants are left on the table. This is unclaimed money that can help offset the rising costs of college. Citrus College has many scholarships available to help students pay for fees, books, materials and registration costs. Part of the problem may be that students are unaware scholarships are available, some of which are not based on grades. Most students know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but many overlook additional resources available to help pay for school. Unlike FAFSA, some scholarships are not based strictly on financial need. Many are merit based, meaning they are awarded according to
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Claudette Dain, the newly appointed vice president of finance and administrative services replaces Carol Horton who has served Citrus College for the past 18 years.
propriate learning environment and good facilities to the faculty, staff and the students.” Dain said she hopes to continue Horton’s tradition of fiscal responsibility to ensure quality education. Despite her busy schedule, any free time is centered around her family. “I make sure my kids have their opportunities,” she said. “My daughter Lauren, 13, is a ballerina and has been dancing since she was five-years-old and my son Nicholas, 9, is a baseball player.” “For the first time I decided to be brave and become the team mom for his baseball team.”
While Dain knew from an early age what she wanted to do in life, she knows many students struggle with that decision and offers them the advice of looking at the big picture. “When they feel like it’s getting difficult and they have finals and work and their personal lives and it just seems overwhelming, step back for a minute,” she said. “In the long run, when you look back, it’s all worth it.” “While it seems exhausting now, it’s going to be just a little pin drop on your timeline.” “We have this business phrase that says ‘start with the end in mind,’ so focus on the goal.”
academic achievement or other factors such as being a single parent, studying a particular discipline, athletic participation or involvement in on-campus activities. The Mary E. LaFetra Memorial Scholarship is awarded to continuing Citrus College students who are single parents enrolled in nine units or more, with a 2.0 GPA or better. The Margaret Hayden Rector and Robert Wayman Rector Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female student interested in theatre/playwriting or ancillary of theatre. More than a dozen scholarships are listed by the Citrus College Foundation for students transferring to fouryear universities during the upcoming school year. These scholarships can be found on the Citrus College Foundation website as well. The Maxine King Scholarship is based on financial need and is just one of many scholarships awarded to transfer students. The Citrus College Foundation awarded more than 80 scholarships to 180 students last year, totaling $112,000, according to Paula Green, Citrus College director of communications. The Citrus College Foundation offers 58 scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500. Scholarship details and application criteria can be found on the Citrus College website.
Scholarship applications are available online today, and the yet-to-bedetermined deadline to apply for scholarships is generally around the end of March. Another form of scholarships available are external scholarships, offered by an outside agency, which are also listed on the college’s website. Many external scholarships have various application deadlines, so students should begin applying for these external scholarships as soon as possible. The application process is simple and, with a little preparation, takes minimal time to complete. Students should research the scholarships they plan to apply for and gather all of the required information to complete the application. Many students eliminate themselves from scholarship contention because they are unsure they will meet the required criteria. Students should not let this stop them from applying as the application is free and requires minimal time and effort to complete. With nothing to lose, students should not let self-doubt stop them from applying for scholarships. Students may familiarize themselves with the Citrus College website for more information on scholarships. They may also contact Financial Aid at (626) 914-8592 or Advancement/Foundation at (626) 914-8825.
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upplemental Instruction leaders are expected to know it all. They are often stereotyped as naturally gifted, talented students born with immense capacity for knowledge. But Kathleen Kanegawa’s story exemplifies the fact that knowledge is earned, not gifted from on high. After working three semesters as a SI leader in biology, Kanegawa has been recognized as the Student Worker of the Semester for fall 2013. She was honored at the Jan. 21 meeting of the Citrus Community College Board of Trustees. Kanegawa was not always the 3.65 GPA Dean’s List student she is today. In fact, she started at Citrus College in fall 2011 on academic position similar to that of many other freshmen. “I was just taking English 99. I didn’t take Math 150 yet, but that’s what I tested into,” said Kanegawa, now 20. “So that kind of gives you an idea where I stood academically in high school. I was kind of just so-so.” Kanegawa grew into an excellent student, and now she is helping others reach their academic potential. Kanegawa began her transformation into a SI leader after she enrolling in Biology 105 during the spring of 2012. It was the first time she had taken a class seriously, she said. She studied harder than she had ever before, and her effort paid off. She even got perfect scores on several exams. Kanegawa recalls the sense of pride she experienced after receiving her first 100 percent. After successfully completing Biology 105, Kanegawa’s professor asked if she had considered being a SI leader. She was skeptical at first, she said. SI sounded like a lot of hard work. But hard work was something that Kanegawa had witnessed first hand at home in Chino Hills. Her mother raised her and her five siblings by herself when Kanegawa was in high school. Despite her skepticism, Kanegawa began working as a SI leader in biology in the fall of 2012.
“I need to keep encouraging students to do well in this class, to do well outside of this class, in their personal lives and transfer.”
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Student Worker of the Semester, Fall 2013 Her first semester as a SI leader was difficult, she said, but SI gave her insight into the struggles that professors face on a day-to-day basis. After her first semester as a SI leader pulled her out of her comfort zone, Kanegawa considered not returning but she did. What kept her coming back was seeing the impact she had on students’ lives. “I could see my old self in them,” Kanegawa said. “It made me really excited because it kept reminding me, I need to keep spreading the word, I need to keep encouraging students to do well in this class, to do well outside of this class, in their personal lives, and transfer.” Kanegawa’s love of biology flourished as she worked with others. She eventually changed her major from nursing to biology/kinesiology. My Chau, Ph. D., STEM Supplemental Instruction Coordinator, said what separates Kanegawa from others is that she genuinely wants to help students do well in their classes. “Kathleen has a positive disposition, and she is dependable,” Chau said. “She is very excited about science, and her enthusiasm transfers to the students in her SI sessions.” Kesean Diamond, another SI leader, discussed Kanegawa’s ability to present biology lessons according to students, varying learning styles that she encounters daily. Diamond is impressed by Kanegawa’s versatility and adaptability in her teaching methods. “She’s able to kind of think outside the box, to ensure that her students can get the material and get that grade that they want,” Diamond said. Kanegawa’s enthusiasm and caring demeanor extends beyond helping her students learn biology. Rick Torres, also a SI leader, tells a story of Kanegawa’s compassion last year. One of Kanegawa’s SI coworkers who did not have health insurance became ill.
She immediately stepped into action, raising funds for her colleague with an impromptu bake sale. Kanegawa has also volunteered at Gladstone Care Rehab, a senior rehabilitation center in Glendora. Many of the seniors at Gladstone do not speak English, and she was often unable to assist the Spanish-speaking seniors. Hoping to eliminate this barrier, Kanegawa said she took Spanish during the winter 2014 semester. “She’s really focused,” said Diamond, 23. “Really determined.” Torres echoed Diamond when he said, “I know she works really hard, but she does it with such ease. She doesn’t make learning seem difficult.” Kanegawa wants to serve as an example for her younger family members. “I just want to show them that they also have the potential to be something great,” Kanegawa said. “They don’t have to settle for things. They should be ambitious. They should try and go out in the world and accomplish things.” Kanegawa has applied for admission to Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Northridge, and UC San Diego for the fall of 2014.
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Kathleen Kanegawa, above, is the Fall 2013 student worker of the semester award recipient.
She plans to major in biology or kinesiology. Her goal is to become a physical therapist and land a job where she can spend time with family and live comfortably. “Whenever I feel discouraged, I constantly think about where I want to be,” Kanegawa said. “Just having a goal, a
dream: that motivates me. Looking at the students that I’m able to work with each semester, they motivate me. My siblings, they motivate me, too.” Kanegawa said she takes a one-day-ata-time approach to life. Her journey is far from complete, and the Student Worker Award marks another milestone along her pathway to success.
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Kanegawa, pictured left, leads a biology supplemental instruction (SI) session in the fall of 2013. Kanegawa has translated her success in the classroom to SI sessions, helping students flourish in the classroom. For more information on SI students should contact My Chau, SI Leader Supervisor, at mchau@citruscollege.edu.
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tudent veterans were shaken by the recent news that their friend and fellow Citrus College student Daniel Betance had taken his own life. Betance, died Jan. 29, was buried at the Riverside National Cemetery on Feb. 11. His memorial service was held on Feb. 7 at Faith Community Church in West Covina. He was 28 years old Adrian Valenzuela, president of the Veterans Network, was one of the first to reach out to the Betance family. “They said they needed help with funds, so the first thing we could think of is putting a fundraiser together,” Valenzuela said. To members of the Veterans Network, Betance was a familiar fixture at the Veterans Center. To his friends and family, he was a brother, son and father. “He was a very good people person, he knew how to help other people and make them feel loved and wanted,” said Betance’s girlfriend and Citrus student Baylie Sosa, 20, sociology major. “He was a typical Marine, he had that hard humor and he was always smiling,” said good friend Johnny Moya, smiling as he reminisced on his friend . “It’s a shame that we have to get together for something like this, but I’m glad that we can.” “He was always trying to make everybody laugh, quoting movies, and always being silly,” said Betance’s brother, Michael. “It’s nice to see everybody out here to support my brother.” Valenzuela quickly organized a car wash that took place Feb. 8 in the parking lot of Santana’s Mexican Food in Azusa.
Volunteers from the Veterans Center and Veterans Network washed, dried and worked together to support each other and the Betance family through their loss. According to Valenzuela the car wash raised close to $600 and $1,500 from collection donations from the fundraiser. “This is the best thing I could wish for, this makes me really happy to know a lot of people really do care,” Sosa said. Betance was born Aug. 23, 1985, at Beverly Hospital in Montebello, CA. “He grew up in Covina until he was about in the third grade, and then we moved to Upland and he’d been there ever since,” said his mother, Sandra Sanchez. She recalls him being a film buff and being able to automatically memorize the dialogue of any movie line by line. Daniel was an avid hockey fan, having grown up playing roller hockey till he was about 13-years old. Growing up, he developed an interest in acting and took acting classes during high school. After graduating from Upland High School in 2003, Betance decided to enlist in the Marines the following year. “Both him and I would often talk about enlisting,” stepbrother Chris Sanchez said. “We both didn’t know where we wanted to go or what we wanted to do and the Marines seemed like a good way to find direction.” Sanchez also attributed their uncle who also served in the military as an inspiration to join. While in the military Betance was a truck operator stationed at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego. Betance enrolled in the Citrus College automotive program where he was a crew chief for the Automotive Physics Engineering eXperience program during the summer of 2012. Betance is survived by his son, Lukas, who just turned 9 years old on Feb. 13. Family were also present to celebrate his birthday early during the car wash. “Like everyone else I was shocked,” said
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Daniel Betance (right) and his son Lukas (left) enjoy a candid moment while playing video games.
Jocelyn Vizcarra, Sociology, Cal State Fullerton Marine Corps. “Right after the shock, my heart went out to his son, as a mother I can’t imagine what he is going through.” “It’s a shame that the world lost someone like him,” his brother Chris Sanchez said. Elizabeth Saucedo, 27, a criminal justice major, attended the fundraiser despite never having met Betance. “I had no idea who he was, but he’s a veteran and we all help each other out,” Saucedo said. “This is the first veteran I know of that has committed suicide, and being a veteran you hear about it statistically, but it has never affected me personally or anyone that I know,” she said. “So it’s just kind of an eye-opener.” “We’re like a big family, if something happens- we’re going to come out and help each other doesn’t matter what it is,” Vizcarra said. The turn out for the car wash was higher than anyone anticipated and was appreciated by his friends and family. In response to the turn out, Covina resident and cousin of Adrian Valenzuela, Chris Chavez said, “I’m not shocked, I’m not surprised – I’m thankful. I like seeing people pulling together like this.” The student veterans will be moving into a new building next month. To honor the memory of their friend, a collage is going to be created and framed in the new Veterans Center. “Our biggest goal is to help [transition] veterans coming from military life back into education or into the work field,” Valenzuela said. But he states that the center is open to the students of Citrus College as well. “Everyone’s welcome to walk into the Veterans Center. We welcome friends and classmates too, we open up our study area for everybody, we have groups all the time coming in working with us.” Donations to the Betance family can be made via PayPal: sandras5@msn.com.
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Daniel Betance and his son Lukas pictured above during a trip to see Thomas the Tank Engine.
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Adrian Valenzuela, president of the Veteran Network (pictured left) alongside friends and family that came out to support the car wash on Feb. 8 in the parking lot of Santana’s Mexican Food in Azusa.
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Daniel’s good friend, Johnny Moya and Jocelyn Vizcarra came out to help during the car wash for Daniel Betance on Feb. 8 in the parking lot of Santana’s Mexican Food in Azusa.
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Baylie Sosa, Michael Betance and his girlfriend and Johnny Moya released balloons to celebrate the life of Daniel Betance on Feb. 8.
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Daniel’s Marine Corp portrait. He enlisted in the Marines a year after graduating from Upland High School in 2003, graduated from boot camp in 2004 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.
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ast year’s softball season saw the Owls lose a heartbreaker to Santiago Canyon in the Super Regionals. The Owls finished the 2013 season 26-14, 144. Reaching the Super Regionals was their best finish to a season in program history. With five returning players, the Owls are looking to build on last year’s success. “We know we can get that far, this year it’s not even a question,” sophomore pitcher Arianna Sanchez said. “We are going to get back there.” Sophomore infielder, Sara Moore, hit .424 last year, good enough for second best for the Owls, with five home runs and 42 RBIs. “It was a definite blow because we made history, and we had a good group of girls,” Moore said. “Now that most of them are gone, we are going to try and keep it going.” Sanchez was dominant on the hill last year, winning 16 of her 28 starts. She was pegged with nine
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First baseman Sara Moore, #15, whacks a single up the middle to drive in an RBI against Rio Hondo on Feb. 12, 2014. Moore is batting .600 with 11 RBIs and two home runs in the six games the Owls have played.
losses and had three no decisions. Sanchez struck out 79 batters in 33 appearances. With eight freshmen coming into the squad, lack of college level playing experience is always a worry. But with the additions of pitcher Miranda Gil and infielder Erin Jaramillo, who were both rewarded with first team honors in their respective high school leagues, perhaps inexperience won’t be a fac-
tor. Jaramillo said the transition from the high school level to the college level is a lot different. “Everything is faster. Girls are bigger and hitting balls harder.” Jaramillo, the third baseman for the Owls, said she is enjoying the challenge the hot spot presents. “You see balls come off the bat faster. It’s a little more intimidating but it’s a challenge. It helps you step up
your game.” Entering her tenth season as head coach, Jackie Boxley likes what she sees so far in the beginning of the season. “We’re just fired up. They’re playing hard and doing the right things,” Boxley said. The Owls are currently 5-1 so far in non-conference play, dropping their only game at Fullerton 11-8. “Last year our team did a lot of
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hile a majority of students went on winter break, the men’s basketball team was hard at work, trying to reach the big dance. The Owls have made the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons. This year’s team hopes to make it back to the Final Four tournament after last season ended in the second round at regionals. The Owls are currently 14-8, 7-4. They have had some big wins against top ranked opponents such as Glendale (17-4, 5-2) and Antelope Valley (20-4, 5-1). Their most disappointing loss of the season thus far has been at home against LA Valley, who were 1-14 at the time. Freshman starting point guard Justin Childress is averaging 9.8 points and 3.1 assists per game. He said this season has been a learning process. “Since we are so young, we don’t know how to win some games,” Childress said. “If we are on the road and facing adversity, we have to keep doing what got us there instead of shying away from what made us successful.” Freshman forward Chris Reyes
and is averaging four offensive rebounds per game. Reyes is also a huge presence on the defensive end, averaging 3.6 blocks a game. When Reyes isn’t blocking shots, he’s altering layups and making high percentage looks a bit more difficult. “As the season progressed, we started to play more as a whole,” Reyes said. “We mix it up a lot, we like to play fast at times and then we like to get it inside.” If you have a dominant big man, it’s essential to surround him with three-point shooters. The Owls have Daniel Cheek and John Roach who are averaging in the mid 30s in three-point percentage. The Owls find themselves fighting for one of the at-large spots for the playoffs. With one game remaining on the schedule, it’s win or stay home. Their last game of the season will ultimately determine their fate if they make it into the playoffs or not as the Owls are fighting for an atlarge position. “There’s no other route to the playoffs, we have to win this game,” Jessica Soto Clarion Roach said. “Everyone’s mindset is Adom Jacko, #1, dunks over Chris Reyes, #23, as Chaffey College went on to right, if it’s not right after that then win 78-48 in the Neil Edward’s Classic on Dec. 1, 2013. there’s nothing that can be said to has been carrying the load for the ing the Owls in scoring, dropping make it right.” The Owls will play host to West LA Owls this season, leading the West- 18.7 a game. ern State Conference in rebounds While the Owls have struggled at (7-17, 3-7), who they beat earlier at 12.2 a game and in field goal per- times to get the ball to Reyes, he this year 75-72. Tip off is Feb. 18, centage with 60.2%. Reyes is lead- controls the offensive glass well 2014. at 7 p.m. in the Owls’ Nest.
special things and the sophomore’s don’t want to let that slide,” Boxley said. “They want to get out there and get to the same spot they got to last year. They really want to win our conference this year.” You can catch the Owls’ next home game Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. as they host Cypress College at the softball diamond.
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here are athletes that dominate off field as well as on the field. These students are recognized by being given the name, Scholar Ballers. Scholar Baller’s started seven years ago and have continued to see an increase in the amount of student’s that qualify. In order to qualify as a Scholar Baller, an athlete must maintain a 3.0 GPA. “It’s tough, but my mom was a teacher and she taught my school came before basketball,” said basketball player Justin Childress. “I try and do them both to the best of my abilities.” 101 students being named Scholar Baller’s is the most Citrus has ever had. This is the sixth straight year with an increase in student’s eligible for this honor. “I put school first before soft-
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hris Reyes’ high school resume was good enough to land him a Division I scholarship. His time at Citrus College has only strengthened his resolve to continue his basketball career at a top school. His freshman year at Citrus College, Reyes has excelled on the court, leading the Owls in points, rebounds, and blocked shots. Reyes is averaging a double-double, scoring nearly 19 points and pulling down more then 12 rebounds per game. After being honored as CIF Division III Co-Player of the Year during his senior season at Damien High School in La Verne, Reyes accepted a scholarship offer to the St. Mary College of California in Moraga, Calif. The 6-foot-7 forward redshirted his freshman year at St. Mary’s, which was a change of pace for the Damien leader in career wins, rebounds, and blocked shots. After a year at SMC, Reyes returned to Southern California to focus on academics. Transitioning from a D-1 atmosphere to a community college was difficult, Reyes said, but he has enjoyed being around family and hiking with his family on the weekends. Reyes has had an immediate impact on the Owls this year, helping what head coach Chris Victor describes as a young team with high character to a 7-4 record in conference play and a 14-8 record overall. “We have a family atmosphere going on,” Reyes said. “I really enjoy coming out and playing with all these guys.” Victor said he and his staff emphasize defense as the most important aspect of their team philosophy. Reyes has been making his presence known on that end, averaging more than three-and-a-half blocked shots per game. “He’s fun to coach,” Victor said. “He’s a very coachable kid and listens and plays hard.” Reyes set a school record for rebounds in a single game on Jan. 8 with
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ball, if I don’t have the grades, I can’t play,” second baseman Alyssa Lozano said. “I was a multi-athlete in high school so I had to do my work to make sure I could play.” Some student’s have trouble balancing their full load of courses, but these ballers are able to maintain the required GPA while representing Citrus at a high level. “My schoolwork comes first and that started in high school,” basketball player John Roach said. “You have to get good grades in order to play so I just kept that mindset.” Cornerback Charles Flowers, runner Diego Lopez, runner Julia Galvez, golfer Marisa Piceno, outfielder Haylie Roach, middle blocker Kayla Eddings, and outfielder Matthew Reynoso are just a small portion of the Scholar Ballers. For the complete list, visit ccclarion.com
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Chris Reyes #23 of Citrus College goes up for a layup against Drew Ruffin Cannon, #32 of LA Valley at the Owls’ Nest on Jan. 18, 2014. Reyes finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks in the 70-67 loss to the Monarchs.
24 against Santa Monica College to open Western State Conference play. He also recorded 23 points and six blocks. “He’s not selfish and he’s a dominant big man for us,” said sophomore guard Therique Card. “He gets basically all the rebounds, and in the paint he’s a phenomenal player.” Reyes said he models his game after Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is easy to compare the two with Reyes’ consistent point totals and monster rebounding ability. Reyes’ contributions have been noticed. This season he was named to the Neil Edwards Classic All-Tournament Team. He was also honored with the Western State Conference Male Athlete of the Week for week 5. Reyes said he plans to return to the
Division I ranks at some point, but this season he is focusing on academics rather than on the recruiting process. Reyes plans to major in marketing after transferring. “I’m working more on my ball-handling and my outside shot because I know as a smaller big that I’d be used more as a stretch four than a guy who strictly posts up,” he said. “It’s only his first year of college basketball, so he’s got a lot of room for growth,” Victor said. “It’s going to be fun to watch him grow.” Citrus College looks to close out the regular season on a high note as they face West LA on Feb, 19 at 7 p.m. in the Owl’s Nest. Admission is free for students with current ASCC stickers on their ID cards.
Scholar Alyssa Lozano plays second base for the Owl’s softball team.
Baller Jasmin Longtin plays forward for the women’s basketball team.
Scholar Justin Childress plays point guard for the men’s basketball team.
Baller Natlaia Ponce plays midfield for the women’s soccer team.
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right lights, young actors, and a film crew took over the Campus Center quad and transformed parts of Citrus College into Hester High School. For those of you who missed it, MTV filmed segments of their new show “Faking It” on campus during the last week of January. Filming took place on Jan. 27-31 and returned for additonal scences on Feb. 18. While the show is set in the town of Hester, Texas, Citrus was one of the locations chosen as a backdrop. More specifically, the exterior and interior of the Campus Center, and the exterior of the Hayden Memorial Library were rented for filming. Citrus student Sarah Delgadillo, 20, anthropology, said that it was exciting to have filming take place on campus. “It was exciting to see a set and to see someone famous at school, and the fact that our school got chosen to be a background for an MTV show” she said. “Faking It” features two teenage girls, Karma and Amy, who try but fail to become popular. However, once they are mistakenly outed as lesbians, they find themselves suddenly popular. In an effort to stay in the spotlight, the girls decide to keep up the act. Among the actors filming at Citrus
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alaysian singer-songwriter Yuna will be making her first appearance at the Glass House in Pomona. The singer gained international success with her self-titled album and was praised by publications like Rolling Stone magazine. The album included the breakthrough track “Live Your Life,” produced by Pharrell Williams. Yuna’s second album, “Nocturnal” was released in 2013, displaying a more grown up sound from the songwriter. Tickets for the Feb. 20 performance will be available for purchase at the door for $18. The show is all ages and will be held at 200 W. Second St, Pomona at 8 p.m.
were lead characters played by Katie Stevens and Rita Volk. Stevens is playing the role of Karma. Stevens auditioned for the ninth season of Fox’s “American Idol” and advanced to Hollywood, ultimately being the eighth finalist. Amy will be played by actress Rita Volk, who has guest starred on an episode of the TNT crime drama, “Major Crimes” and can be seen playing the role of Katnip in the new parody film, “The Hungover Games.” One actor in particular had females out with their phones ready and hearts racing to capture an image: Gregg Sulkin. The actor is widely known for his role as Mason Greybeck, the werewolf boyfriend of Alex Russo (Selena Gomez), in the Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Citrus student Chanel Salvador, 20, occupational therapy major, met Sulkin multiple times between filming breaks and “fangirled” each time. “I thought it was amazing having an MTV show come to our school,” Salvador said. “I looked forward to coming to school every day that week.” Renting out campus facilities, whether it be for filming or other purposes generates money for Citrus College. Money made from facilities rentals goes into a special fund for capital projects. “Funds for repairs of existing build-
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Hayden Memorial Library was transformed into Hester High School during the MTV filming of it’s new television show, “Faking It” on Jan. 27-31. Filming resumed for one day on Feb. 18. “Faking It” will premiere on MTV on April 24, check local listings for showtimes.
ings, and more recently, a pool repair, are not bond-funded,” said Judy Rojas, administrative services/facility rental supervisor. “If money isn’t available in individual budgets for different departments, these rental funds come in handy.” Pricing varies depending on hours
of usage and location. For example, exterior shots are less expensive than interior shots, and the cost to rent the stadium is higher than both. “Faking It” cost around $17,825 for the first week of filming. Yearly, Citrus College generates $500,000 due to facilities rentals such as filming, sports, and photo shoots.
“Faking It” is set to premiere on MTV on April 24. One person who will definitely be watching the program when it airs is Salvador. “I made a promise to Gregg that I will watch it and will also make my friends watch it,” she said. “I seriously cannot wait.”
Q: There is a pretty dynamic difference in your sound between your self-titled album and “Nocturnal.” What were some things you did to enhance your sound and songwriting? A: When I was recording for my first album it was more of an experiment. I wanted to try a lot of different things. I was still trying to find myself. For “Nocturnal” there were more discussions about what I wanted to do. Q: Your music been featured in movies like 2012’s “Savages” and “The Croods” last year. You even have a song in “Grand Theft Auto 5.” What is your reaction to the crossover to American pop culture? A: I think it’s really cool. As an artist I don’t see why you shouldn’t do stuff like that because it will only make you grow. I drew a lot Photo by: MattJPhot of attention from music lovers. For Malaysian R&B/pop singer Yuna will be performing at the Glasshouse in Pomona on Feb. 20 at 8p.m. Yuna is currently “Savages,” I had to learn how to on tour for her latest album, “Nocturnal.” Visit ccclarion.com for the entire interview. play a ukulele to record the cover song that I made for Oliver Stone. A: There’s always going to be neg- music. In my final year I worked at what you think you’re good at. Be ative reactions from people regard- a courthouse, and that was my first confident in your craft. You benefit from the experience. less. It doesn’t take someone to be job. I was an intern so I spent all Q: What’s next for you after this Q: What is the Malaysian music Muslim or not to get a response. I day stamping documents. tour? don’t see myself as special because scene like? A: We’re up to date with music, I’m Muslim. I’m just like any other Q: Do you have any advice for A: I’m going back to Malaysia to so we listen to a lot of bands. We girl. I love music and I happen to student artists or performers who open my store, November Culture. always try to go back to our roots have my own beliefs just like any are juggling their personal lives I’m playing the Future Music Festival in Malaysia as well. After that, along with professional career? and find a balance between music other person. A: Just stay true to yourself. Not I’m doing a European tour and that we’re used to doing, like ballads and newer music. People like Q: A lot of our readership is col- just to your identity, but stay true to then I’ll be back in Los Angeles. myself, we’re trying to introduce lege students, some of whom work while studying. What were something new and fresh. some jobs you worked before you Q: How does your Muslim faith began dedicating your time to play a role in your music, if at all? music full time? Have you faced any positive or A: When I started playing music I negative reactions from people was a law student. I graduated and then straight away jumped into because of it?
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apanese electro sextet Siro-A will be making its U.S. debut March 14 in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Siro-A is a performance group from Japan that uses the power of loud music, high energy and visual tricks to captivate and maintain the attention of the audience. “[Students] can think of it as attending a rave.” John Vaughan said, interim director of performing arts. Siro-A have been likened to a Japanese Blue Man Group. They won the Spirit of Fringe Award at 2011’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and have toured Japan and London. Siro-A utilizes video projections, hiphop dance, laser beams and extreme
visual choreography to entertain the audience. The group was formed in October 2002 by six male college students who wanted to create something that was really cutting edge and fun that utilized electronic dance music (EDM). There are two live DJ’s on stage who keep the show going by accompanying the performers in the performance. Vaughan, who also schedules events for the HPAC, is attempting to reach out to the college audience. He booked Siro-A a year and a half ago after seeing a preview of the show and immediately knew that it would appeal to the students at Citrus College. “We present shows at the Haugh for the community,” Vaughan said. “Most of them are geared towards adults over 40, this is the first time that we have done an event that is geared
specifically to the students on campus.” “Posters are up everywhere by the time school starts for the spring semester.” Vaughan encourages students to find posters around campus of a man in a black leather suit with Quick Response codes as hands, and use their smart phones to zap those QR codes to get a peak of what the show is about. “I know they are going to run to the box office and buy tickets,” he said. Tickets for all students are $15 with a ASCC membership and $20 without. Tickets for the public are $30. Siro-A is scheduled in the Haugh Performing Arts Center on March 14 at 8 p.m. Students may call the box office at (626) 963-9411 between the hours of 11a.m.- 4p.m. or go online at haughpac.com to purchase tickets.
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St. Paul & the Broken Bones “Half The City” Thirty Tigers
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he debut album of St. Paul & the Broken Bones, “Half The City,” released Feb. 18, is a vibrant and exciting nod to the traditional styles of classic R&B. The Birmingham-based sextet first appeared on the commercial landscape with a self-released four-song
EP that was released in 2012. “Half The City” was produced by Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes, and was recorded and mixed in the historic R&B mecca of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where artists from Aretha Franklin to The Allman Brothers have cut classic albums. The album evokes the band’s classic Southern soul roots while enhancing their style with electrifying potency and vivacious energy that translates through their performance on the album. Tracks like “Call Me” and the album opener “I’m Torn Up” have everything that older fans of classic Motown and Stax records artists like Marvin Gaye and Al Green can appreciate, but inject a youthful and fresh spirit that connects strongly with a younger audience. From beginning to end, “Half The City” doesn’t just pay tribute to the sounds its members admire, but it regenerates the passion that early R&B soul artist captures long ago.
Phantogram “Voices” Universal Republic
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hantogram’s 2009 debut album, “Eyelid Movies,” introduced fans to their organic blend of electronic pop, which not surprisingly propelled the group to the top of many bloggers “Best of…” lists due to its catchy and dance-oriented songs. The New York based duo, comprised of Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, have steadily been rising to the forefront of the indie music world with moderate success. With their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Voices” which was
released Feb. 18, they continue expanding on the their unique mix of synth-driven indie rock. “Voices” is 44 minutes of creative song-writing and expressive lyrics. Carter has really developed his voice, which comes forth on songs like “Never Going Home” and Barthel’s vocals have become even more powerful while maintaining a haunting feel. The album’s opening track “Nothing But Trouble” is a massive sounding track that culminates the steady growth from this and perfectly sets up the feel for the rest of the album. There are moments when the songs tend to sound similar, “Bad Dreams” lack some of the punch of the opening tracks, but does deliver strong vocals from Barthel. The dreamy, electronic haze of “Voices” is highlighted by the albums strongest tracks “Black Out Days” and “Fell In Love” “Voices” is a powerful and appropriately titled album for a young band that have seemingly found theirs. The duo have achieved commercial success without sacrificing the sound that gained them critical praise.
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ello, My name is Evan Solano, I am honored to serve you once again as Editor-in-Chief. This letter is meant to give you guys a quick insight into what I foresee this coming semester. My main goal is to continue our mission from fall semester: to expand our readership around campus and the community while keeping the student body of Citrus College engaged and entertained. Running a newspaper is no easy task, as anyone on our staff can tell you. A lot of work goes into prepping and researching, so I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to pick up the first issue of the Clarion. I would like to make sure that we consistently bring you stories that you, the student body, would like to read. Unfortunately, because we are understaffed, we cannot always seek out stories for upcoming issues. This is where I am calling you guys to help us out! We are a student newspaper, and in order for us to keep up with student activities and interests, we need to
hear back from you, the students! If there is an upcoming event that involves you, please let us know! If you play in a band- we want to cover your music. If you’re club is looking to get new members and you need some coverage, please reach out, we are here to write about you and help promote your interests as well. One criticism I kept hearing from students I spoke with about our paper is that our stories were “boring” or “lacked interest”, and that is something I would like to change this semester. First and foremost we are a newspaper, like The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, our purpose is to first inform, then to entertain. Nothing would make me happier than to see students picking up the Clarion every two weeks and keeping engaged with what’s going on. I believe when we have an active readership that enjoys reading our stories, it makes the staff and I want to work that much harder. Although these COMM classes are a
requirement for some students who are transferring, those of us who are on staff, desktop publishing, editorial board and freelance are here because we have a passion for writing, newsgathering and design. We are in this class because we want to work within the media - whether it is in sports, music, entertainment or news journalism, we want to inform and entertain and we realize it begins within the immediate community of Citrus College as well as you the students. If you guys have any interesting stories you would like to share, I encourage you to please let us know! This is YOUR newspaper, we are here to serve you and we hope to hear from you this semester. Thank you,
Editor-in-Chief Evan Solano
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ccclarion@hotmail.com esolano@ccclarion.com The Clarion staff recognizes its role as a conduit for the expression of opinion. We will accept all letters addressed to the editor, but reserve the right to determine and edit the content of the publication for space and grammar. The decision to publish a letter shall not be based on the letter’s agreement with the editorial positions of the Clarion staff. Letters should be limited to 350 words or less. Letters that are obscene, libelous, incomprehensible, or racially/sexually/religiously offensive will not be published under any circumstance.
Evan Solano Editor-in-Chief, Spring 2014
This campus is not an ashtray S moking should not be tolerated on campus and Citrus must adopt a tobacco-free policy in order to provide a safe environment for all students, staff and faculty. Citrus’s current tobacco use policy states that “While it is universally known that regular use of tobacco products poses a significant health risk, it is important to find some balance between an individual’s decision to use tobacco products and the right of the non-smoker to be free from the atmospheric effects of them”. First of all, the only way to ensure the air is free from the atmospheric effects of tobacco smoke is to implement a strict no smoking policy. Secondly, it is contradictory that the college recognizes smoking is a serious detrimental health risk yet condones the use of tobacco on campus just because one makes the decision to. Also the college’s policy is more of a loose guideline when it states, “If you have decided to smoke or use other tobacco products, plan to use them outside of buildings and remember to keep at least five feet or more from any window, entry way or air vent of any building to prevent smoke from re-entering the building.” While there are a handful of designated smoking areas across the campus, these areas can become so condensed with smoke that either coughing or holding your breath is inevitable. Not only is smoke a problem, but the cigarette butts carelessly thrown on the ground make the campus look dirty and unkempt. Since it seems placing the finished cigarette into the provided ashtray is not easy enough, the college needs to take the next step and prohibit all tobacco use on campus. There is also no enforcement or pun-
Christian Rodriguez
ishment for those who smoke outside of these areas and those who smoke closer than 5 feet from a building, air vent or open window. The lack of enforcement is contributing to the campus’ sloppy appearance and pollutes the air which raises the risk of second-hand smoke. Moreover, Fullerton, Glendale, Pierce and Pasadena colleges have already implemented tobacco-free policies. The Pasadena Community College District smoking policy states that smoking is prohibited anywhere in or around district-owned buildings and property and that a fine of $25 will be issued to violators, the fine increasing in $25 increments with each offense. Both the University of California and
California State University have even adopted no smoking policies in their parking lots. Citrus can and should introduce similar approaches to take action to ensure a healthy environment and contribute to the shift towards a tobacco-free society. The ban on smoking also needs to include electronic cigarettes. There are many unknown side effects to E-cigarettes, and while many have the belief that they are safe for humans to inhale, there has not been approval or evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration proving so. The e-cigarettes just turn nicotine into vapor which means it still poses a danger to the smoker and can pos-
sibly even contribute to second hand smoke. Furthermore, CVS Pharmacy recently announced its decision to remove tobacco products off the shelves by October. Now more than ever, smoking and tobacco use are becoming less socially acceptable and it is time Citrus contributed to this change. The dangers tobacco pose in society is not worth the risk of a smoker and non-smoker’s health and should not be tolerated on campus. Citrus College must ban smoking to promote a healthier environment for all students and employees and adapt to a smoke-free society.
Managing Editor Dillon Cooper A&E Editor Sylvia Aparicio News Editor Jessica Soto Line Art Christian Rodriguez Staff Writers Joe Moreno Anne Marie Miranda Careesa Campbell Caitlin Mercer Photographers Evan Solano Dillon Cooper Jessica Soto Advisers Margaret O’Neil Stacy K. Long Page Designers Evan Solano Joe Moreno Dillon Cooper Jessica Soto
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