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Complaint alleges civil rights violations By Cameron Wisdom Editor-in-Chief • cwisdom@ccclarion.com
A legal firm representing a current Citrus College student filed a complaint in July in the United States District Court alleging that the college’s administration infringed on their client’s constitutional rights. In a 42-page document filed with the Western Division Court of the Central District of California, The Davis Wright Tremaine law firm serving as counsel to student Vincenzo Sinapi-Riddle described how their client was allegedly
threatened and intimidated by a college administrator while he was petitioning outside the college’s designated “free speech zone” on Sept. 17, 2013. According to the document, Sinapi-Riddle was gathering signatures for a petition urging the Citrus College student government to condemn spying by the National Security Agency. When Sinapi-Riddle left the free speech area to discuss his petition with another student, a campus official, referred in the document as defendant Doe 1, allegedly confronted him near the school’s Edu-
cational Development Center. The document further states that the official threatened SinapiRiddle by stating that he had the authority to eject the student from campus for violating the school’s free speech zone policy. Citrus College’s Administrative Procedure 3900 titled “Speech: Time, Place and Manner”defines the campus as a “non-public forum” and restricts the school’s free speech zone to a location in the central quadrangle area. The plaintiff’s filing states that this free speech zone comprises - See Free Speech, pg. 5
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Vinny Sinapi-Riddle (left) pictured alongside California gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly during a fundraiser for Donnelly last year.
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A traumatic brain injury survivor rediscovered herself and shares her journey in a new book By Careesa Campbell News Editor • ccampbell@ccclarion.com
Forgetting moments in life are inevitable. But for a member of the Citrus College Foundation, her entire life’s history was lost. Celeste Palmer can remember only 14 years of the 64 years of her life. On May 1, 2000, shortly after her 50th birthday, a young driver ran a stop sign and crashed into Palmer’s car. She sustained a traumatic brain injury, resulting in total memory loss. “I knew nothing of anything,” Palmer said. “I didn’t know I had a body at first. I didn’t know there was anything to life.” Palmer’s story is told in a book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries.” It describes her determination to restart her life after the nearly fatal accident. Simple routines such as finding clothes hung inside a closet and washing dishes were mysteries to
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“I knew nothing of anything...I didn’t know I had a body at first. I didn’t know there was anything to life.”
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her and became difficult challenges, she said. Palmer did not remember that she had given birth to three children. Her children - Heather, Jason and Matthew - are all married now and she has come to know them. But in the aftermath of her accident, learning about them was confusing. At first, Palmer said she wondered about her children’s reaction to her condition, but she soon realized that they accepted her, minus the memories. “They’re all great kids,” she said. “That’s a sign to me that it must’ve been okay.”
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Celeste Palmer is a member of the Citrus College Foundation. After a car crash left her with no memory, she now shares her story in a new book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries”
Nancy Magnusson, also a member of the Citrus College Foundation, said Palmer is one of her favorite friends. “She’s honest and beautiful and very easy to get along with,” Magnusson said. “We’re more like sisters.” Magnusson said Palmer has focused on the present, rather than wasting time trying to remember moments that have vanished. The biggest mistake people
make in life is getting stuck on the negative whether it’s in the past, present or future, Palmer said. “We forget to notice how much we are in the present. All we know about is right now,” she said. “Live that moment to the fullest that you can so you don’t miss something.” As a life coach, Palmer helps people start their own Happiness Projects. This is what she calls a process in which people discern - See Palmer, pg. 10
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The minimum wage in California was raised from $8 to $9 on July 1, 2014. With that change, the administration at Citrus made a change of their own. Student workers at Citrus College will now be limited to earning a maximum of $9 an hour and will no longer receive raises. Meanwhile, student workers currently making $9.25 will continue to do so until they are no longer employed at Citrus College. “With the increase in the minimum wage, we decided it would be better just to pay one rate for all of our student workers,” said Robert Sammis, director of human resources. “That way, beginning student workers don’t have to work here three to four semesters to make more money.” Previously, student workers were able to receive raises based on how many semesters worked. Wages were also adjusted according to the skills - See Wages, pg. 5
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Possession of Marijuana (H&S 11357) Violation of Domestic Violence Protective Order (PC 273.6) LOCATION: S4 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/30/14 1350 - 1400 hrs SUMMARY: A person was cited by the Glendora Police Department for possession of marijuana and arrested for violating an active domestic violence protective order.
Possession of Marijuana (H&S 11357) LOCATION: S4 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/22/14 1245 hrs SUMMARY: Three occupants were suspected of smoking marijuana inside a car and later admitted to sharing a joint. Approximately two grams of marijuana was found on one of the occupants. The Glendora Police Department was contacted and one occupant was cited.
Possession of Marijuana (H&S 11357) LOCATION: S2 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/17/14 0953 - 1135 hrs SUMMARY: A person was cited by the Glendora Police Department for having less than one ounce of marijuana in his car.
Possession of Marijuana (H&S 11357) LOCATION: S4 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/15/14 1030 - 1304 hrs SUMMARY: A person with marijuana paraphernalia in her vehicle was cited by the Glendora Police Department for possesion of marijuana less than an ounce.
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LOCATION: S4 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/30/14 1500 hrs SUMMARY: A campus safety officer discovered an axe and folded knife in a person’s vehicle. After the person was contacted, he explained the items found were tools. He was cooperative and stated he would no longer bring any similiar items on campus.
LOCATION: S8 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/28/14 1300 - 1545 hrs SUMMARY: After leaving campus, a person noticed the third row seat of her rental car was stolen. She contacted campus safety and returned to the parking lot where the Glendora Police Department was contacted.
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LOCATION: S9 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/21/14 1550 hrs SUMMARY: A person with several items of marijuana paraphernalia found in his vehicle was cited by the Glendora Police Department for possession of marijuana.
LOCATION: S2 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/17/14 1340 hrs SUMMARY: A person was cited by the Glendora Police Department for having a marijuana cigarette in his car.
Public Intoxication (PC 647 f) Possession of Nitrous Oxide LOCATION: Café Patio REPORTED: 7/16/14 1900 hrs SUMMARY: A person was arrested by the Glendora Police Department after admitting to public intoxication and possession of nitrus oxide on campus.
Vehicle Hit and Run (CVC 20002) LOCATION: S2 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/14/14 1500 - 2030 hrs SUMMARY: A person’s front right bumper was hit by an unknown vehicle, that left the scene. The marks on the damaged vehicle were left with scratches and white paint transfer. The Glendora Police Department was contacted but could not respond.
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Possession of Marijuana (H&S 11357) LOCATION: S2 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/16/14 1330 hrs SUMMARY: A person was cited for possession of marijuana.
Possession of Marijuana (H&S 11357) LOCATION: S4 Parking Lot REPORTED: 7/10/14 1645 hrs SUMMARY: A person who allegedly had marijuana and a knife in his vehicle was not cooperative with campus safety officers and fled the scene before the Glendora Police Department arrived. He was last seen heading westbound on Foothill Blvd.
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Pasadena City College’s president Mark W. Rocha is set to retire at the end of the month. High tensions arose between Rocha and some of the college’s faculty because some said Rocha had ignored the school’s policy by not consulting with the faculty on making major decisions. On the other hand, some trustees supported his decisions saying he did a good job getting the college through tough times and board president Anthony Fellow said the board was grateful for his time served as president. Rocha has been with PCC for four years. Source: Los Angeles Times
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The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association has raised $31.5 million between July 29 and Aug. 20, which is 16 times more than last year in the same period. In this campaign, known as the “Ice Bucket Challenege”, participants across the nation have posted videos to social media sites of dumping buckets of ice water on themselves and nominate others to do the same or donate money to the organization.
LAUSD changing policy regarding delinquents School officials in the Los Angeles Unified School District are adopting new policies to reduce the number of students who are cited by the Los Angeles School Police Department for crimes such as defacing school property, fighting on campus or possession of tobacco. Instead, school officials will deal with the juvenile offenders. Several studies have found that disciplining these students through the justice system only increases their chances of an
unsuccessful future. Studies have also found that African-American and Latino students are more likely to face harsh disciplinary action and students who are arrested are more likely to drop out of school. The new policies would ensure that the court system is only dealing with students who pose a serious threat to the school communities. Source: New York Times
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The California Senate has approved a bill that would allow 15 community-college districts to offer one bachelor’s program each from January 2015 to July 2023. The bill is heading to Gov. Jerry Brown, which, if signed into law, would make California the 22nd state that has given community colleges the authority to offer four-year degrees. Source: Los Angeles Times
Bill aimed at identifing gun owners passed by senate In response to the Isla Vista massacre, Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced a bill that would help officers doing welfare checks identify whether troubled individuals are armed by allowing officers to review the state’s gun owners database to see if the individuals own weapons. It was passed by the state Senate and is now on its way to the governor. Source: Los Angeles Times
Celebrities from Lady Gaga to Guardian of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt and fromer President of the United States, George W. Bush (pictured above), have participated in the campaign. The ALS Association reported raising $8.6 million overnight and estimated raising close to $2 million a day. Source: Los Angeles Times
GLOBAL Journalist’s execution opens debate on terrorist negotiations Debates on paying ransom to terrorists have rekindled since the beheading of American journalist James Foley, who was taken captive in Syria two years ago. United States policy bans negotiating with terrorists because it can lead to more captures for ransom, but some are questioning whether paying the ransom would hurt or help the American people. Even though authority figures like Caitlin Hayden, spokeswoman for the National Security Council, have said that altering the policy would put more Americans at risk, U.S. officials said they have used government intermediaries to make deals rather than directly negotiate with terrorists. Other countries like Italy, Spain, France and Germany unofficially pay ransoms to terrorist groups but deny doing so. Source: Los Angeles Times
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Two additional cases of Ebola traced back to Africa Just when the Nigerian government gave hope to its people that the Ebola virus was nearly gone, two new cases of the disease arose. Both of the infected patients shared direct contact with Patrick Sawyer, who brought Ebola into Nigeria.
According to the latest numbers from the World Health Organization, the current outbreak has killed a total of 1,350 people in Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Source: Los Angeles Times
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Liberal Studies major Andrew Worley serves as a student worker stocking in the Owl Bookstore for the new semester. Student workers, like Worley will now be limited to a maximum salary cap of $9 per hour. Map courtesy of Citrus College website
Map showing the current Free Speech Zone at Citrus College, located in the Campus Center Mall in between the Student Center and the Hayden Memorial Library.
Free speech advocates take on administration - from Free Speech pg. 1
merely 1.37 percent of a total campus area of 104 acres. The policy also states that Citrus Community College District reserves the right to revoke the free speech area and apply a nonpublic forum designation as necessary “to prevent the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the college.” Sinapi-Riddle’s complaint is part of a larger cooperative litigious campaign coordinated by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. FIRE’s “Stand Up for Free Speech Litigation Project” is a national effort to eliminate educational speech codes it deems unconstitutional through targeted First Amendment lawsuits. According to the FIRE’s website, lawsuits will be filed against public colleges maintaining unconstitutional speech codes in each federal circuit court. “After each victory by ruling or settlement, FIRE will target another school in the same circuit – sending a message that unless public colleges obey the law, they will be sued,” it reads. FIRE coordinated the Citrus complaint in the launch of an unprecedented campaign against public institutions that also includes Ohio State, Iowa State and Chicago State universities. In 2003, FIRE was involved in a similar case against Citrus filed by former student Christopher Stevens. Stevens’ complaint argued that the school’s speech regulation then in force was unconstitutional and violated his First Amendment rights. Regulation 5138 restricted expressive activities to three small areas of campus and required students to sign in with Campus Security before they were permitted to express their views. Campus Security personnel would also have to approve any materials to be dis-
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Sinapi-Riddle, pictured in the lower right, signs the free speech wall set up for “America Day” on May 1, 2014. Congressional candidate, Arturo Alas, pictured center, was among the guest speakers. The event hosted by Young Americans for Liberty and Righteous Right was held to protest free speech zones on campus.
tributed. The Citrus Community College Board of Trustees rescinded the regulation on June 5, 2003, the day before a scheduled show cause hearing in court. On August 12, 2003, Citrus settled the case by agreeing to revise its policies and pay Stevens’ attorney fees. The Citrus College administration adopted a new policy on Dec. 16, 2003 that allowed public demonstrations anywhere on campus as long as they did not exceed a threshold of 60 decibels, which is the volume of a normal conversation between people standing three feet apart. The District approved Board Policy 5550 in January 2010, which designated that the college was a non-public forum “except for designated areas generally available to students and the community,” which were deemed limited public forums. Citrus revised the policy in early 2013, allowing for free expression in only one location on campus. Efforts have been made to contact the plaintiff, legal firm, and FIRE
for comment on the complaint. As of this time no responses have been received. According to the complaint, Sinapi-Riddle is seeking a judgment stating the district’s speech code as unconstitutional, along with a permanent injunction restraining enforcement of Citrus’ speech codes. The complaint is also requesting monetary damages to compensate Sinapi-Riddle for what the document states as interference by the defendants’ application of illegal speech codes to restrict the plaintiff’s right to free expression, as well as attorney fees and any other relief to which the plaintiff may be entitled. Robert Sammis, J.D., director of human resources at Citrus College is the chief negotiator for the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees. According to Sammis, the allegations in Sinapi-Riddle’s complaint concerning the size of the free speech zone as a percentage of the entire campus do not accurately reflect the actual space on campus used by students.
and responsibilities of the position held. Workers were able to make anywhere from $8 to $9.25 an hour. “I understand that they can’t really pay that much to student workers,” said Campus Center host, Grant Wong. “ Yet I feel like the longer you’ve been here it would be nice to get a raise.” “Part of our thinking was that it made no sense to have these different levels to the workers,” Sammis said. “Most of the work that the students do across campus is fairly consistent in terms of levels of responsibility and duties.” The minimum wage in California will increase to $10 an hour on Jan. 1, 2016. Meanwhile, Citrus plans to keep the freeze in effect for the foreseeable future. With the administration eliminating the possibility of raises, some students argue that the freeze will give them less incentive to work harder. “Hearing that a raise cannot be given is disappointing,” said former student worker Thomas Galapin. “Mostly due to the fact that a person’s work ethic is no longer going to be noticed, which could cause a lack of moral in
the workplace.” While incentive to work hard may go down, Sammis said that he thinks students should work at Citrus for other reasons. “The primary purpose of being a student employee is to gain some insight into what it’s like to work and hopefully align somewhat with their educational plans,” Sammis said. “I hope the student workers know that we provide a good place to work at a fair wage, and hopefully it contributes to their knowledge and growth as a student.” Student workers use timecards, which are signed by workplace supervisors. Citrus students can work no more than 20 hours a week. While using timecards may seem outdated, Sammis states the administration thinks the system is working very well and that they have no plans to change it. “Our students are a very valuable part of the campus, both as students and employees,” Sammis said. “We value giving an opportunity to students to earn money. We encourage as much student employment as we can.”
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Dear Students: Welcome to Fall Semester 2014 at Citrus College! As you begin this new academic year, you will soon discover that this is a special time to be at Citrus College. The 2014-2015 academic year is Citrus College’s Centennial! Early in the early 20th century, the location we know as Citrus College was comprised of orange groves; the cost of a first-class stamp was 2 cents; and “junior colleges,” a new idea to provide opportunities for more men and women to attend college, was passed into law. Local educators adopted this new concept in higher education, and on June 5, 1915, Citrus College was established. The inaugural class was 37 students and the institution’s future was on a stellar trajectory. Today, Citrus College is a nationally recognized
welcomE incoming STUDENTS A message from the ASCC President By Manuel Ramirez Special to the Clarion • ASCC President
Hello and welcome to Citrus. For me, after a summer of relaxation, gearing up for the fall semester always feels like the beginning of a new adventure in my educational career, as I’m sure it is for you. Whether taking classes as an incoming freshman or revising a student educational plan, the best part of returning to campus is the satisfaction that comes with challenging yourself to meet your goals and your aspirations with each and every new season. Balancing work, study time and family life can be a perfect way to excel in areas you never dreamed possible or wholeheartedly pursued since the launch
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of your higher educational path. I am very pleased to welcome all of you back to Citrus. Take advantage of what Citrus has to offer to complete your studies and make observations both as students and as peoples of a growing society. This is the time to push ourselves toward something greater like earning that degree, or simply enriching our lives. See what is out there. Get involved with student clubs and
institution, has an annual enrollment of more than 18,000 students, and for four consecutive years has exceeded its own record for the number of associate degrees conferred. Thanks to Citrus College’s talented and dedicated faculty and staff, the college offers associate degrees and career/technical certificates in 94 fields of study, as well as a variety of support services such as counseling, financial aid, tutoring, the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Program, the Honors Program, the Veterans Success Center, and more. This year, in addition to continuing our tradition of academic excellence, there will be celebrations for Citrus College’s Centennial. Several events are planned throughout the year, and on Saturday, October 11, you, your family and friends are invited to our Open House from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in
organizations. There are plenty of diverse groups here on campus. Through the Associated Students of Citrus College, you can find new ways to get involved and participate. This semester ASCC has planned a schedule of events such as our much anticipated centennial celebrations, as well as Diversity Week, homecoming, TED Talk Thursdays, and other campus activities. The ASCC Executive Board will also be involved with the shared governance process which allows students to voice their concerns and provides an opportunity to work with faculty and administrators taking part in the college’s decision-making processes. ASCC student representatives participate at all committee meetings where decisions regarding the future of the college take place. With all of the opportunities for learning in our upcoming class schedule, you can engage in the many events taking place in the fall. Throughout the month of September you will find World Suicide Prevention Day, Club Rush, Constitution Day, Diversity Week, Keynote Speakers, and our 16th Annual Volunteer Fair, just to mention a few. At the Campus Center during the month of October you can get involved with TED Talks such as “A 30-Year History into the Future” and “The Power of Introverts.” Come on out and party at our “Centennial
the parking area near the stadium. The Open House will feature food, a car show, fun activities and exhibits. Admission is free. Following the Open House, at 6 p.m., please join us for the Homecoming Game, where the Fighting Owls will complete against Bakersfield College. The day and evening promises to be fun-filled and entertaining! I encourage you to take advantage of all that Citrus College has to offer, and I wish you a successful and rewarding year!
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Geraldine M. Perri, Ph. D. Superintendent/President
Homecoming Week” too. Furthermore, in November you can run for office or learn more about the ASCC executive board during the “ASCC Candidate’s Forum,” or take part in the “Saluting Our Veterans” event. We will honor Native American History month with a speaker and a TED Talk “America’s Native Prisoners of War.” You and your classmates can also help support our campus’ less fortunate through our annual “Thanks for Giving” food drive. I encourage you all to take part in what Citrus College has to offer. Get involved and volunteer on our Campus Activities Board, exercise your right to vote, and make your voices heard. Student Government officers are here to help you. The Student Government Office is located inside the Campus Center. Stop in and take a look or feel free to ask questions about upcoming events at the college. One hundred years in the making and Citrus College remains one of the best educational places all of us can relate to while preparing our way for the future. Good luck this semester, strive to complete your goals, and don’t give up! I wish you the best semester yet. Sincerely, Manuel J. Ramirez ASCC President mjramirez@citruscollege.edu
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The 2013 football season ended with head coach Ron Ponciano and his Owls lifting a trophy after a bowl victory, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in 25 years at Citrus College. Ponciano’s Owls traveled to Saddleback College on Nov. 23, 2013 and on the back of quarterback Larry Cutbirth and cornerback Braxton Brown, they came out of the Beach Bowl with a 25-14 victory. While many may focus on the positives out of the bowl victory, Ponciano leaves that up to others as he focuses on the negatives. “We still stubbed our toe big last year,” Ponciano said. “The Chaffey loss really burns me, I’m really frustrated. I did a poor job getting the kids ready and they did a poor job responding.” Since 2008, Citrus dominated Chaffey, going 4-1 against the Panthers. However after quarterback Cutbirth threw three interceptions the Owls dropped to 4-2 in a 13-24 loss. Since Ponciano took over the helm in 2009, he has built the Citrus football program into
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Two one-point heartbreaking losses to powerhouses Mt. San Antonio College and Riverside left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. While Riverside and Mt. SAC have both been top of the state polls in recent years, if it wasn’t for late game heroics, Citrus would have handed them both losses. There’s much to be optimistic about in the Citrus camp. Many of the players say that 10-0 is a reachable target. “10-0 is very possible,” Pooler said. “Our team is talented and we have the coaching staff to wield us together as one to accomplish our goal of the State game.” With Cutbirth entering his second season with a ton of hype, including several four-year schools reportedly seeking his signature, Cutbirth still believes he has plenty on to improve. “I’ve been working on footwork,” Cutbirth said. “Reading defenses and the small things to win the close games are also something I’ve been touching on.” The Owls’ defense was extremely aggressive last year, having two players in the top five of the division in sacks. That aggressiveness and ability to get after the quarterback is something defensive coordinator Eddie Pacheco looks to emulate yet again. “Getting after the quarterback is always a strength of ours,” Pacheco said. “We will always find
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what makes them happy and pursue it. “I’m trying to help people find a way to avoid making their own road blocks,” she said. “To me that is a Happiness Project all on its own,” Palmer said. “Happiness is a choice because you have to decide to dig yourself out of that depression or out of that spiral downward no matter what it is that seems to cause that darkness in your life,” Palmer said. “To choose happiness over that and to find that one glimmer of light in your life is so much better than deciding ‘woe is me, I can’t find anything to make me happy.’” Magnusson has known Palmer for 10 years and describes her as a dedicated individual who works hard at everything she does. “A lot of people would not havetried to get themselves cured but she has worked hard,” Magnusson said. “Most people who have what happened to Celeste just give up. Celeste does not give up.” Two years after the accident, Palmer went back to college and graduated with honors with a Master’s degree from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. She said going back to college was an exciting experience because she knew she was accomplishing something that was going
to lead her in a new, better direction - and it did. In 2003, Palmer became Master’s in Business Administration director and in 2004, she became Marketing Director at Claremont Graduate University. “Being an MBA director taught me a lot about my previous existence prior to the accident,” she said. “It taught me how to find out more things about myself.” For example, Palmer said she did not know that she could speak and read fluent German until a student from Germany handed her a resume and they began discussing it in German. “When things came easily, it was fine but when I went searching for it and tried to force it back in my brain it didn’t work,” Palmer said. Eventually, she discovered that with her spotty memory, holding onto a job was difficult, so she decided to devote her time and energy to giving back. As Palmer became more interested in volunteering, she began to investigate Citrus College and in 2011 became a director of the Foundation on the Finance and Investment Committee. Christina Garcia, director of the Citrus College Foundation, said she, like many others, are astounded by Palmer’s survival story. “To meet someone who has lost the whole memory of their life, and of their children, and everything they have ever learned…I’m not sure I really knew that reality existed,”
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Foundation Board member Celeste Palmer recounts her rehabilitation after a car crash which left her with severe memory loss in the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries.”
she said. In her time committed to the foundation, Palmer has gained a deep respect for the college. “[Citrus] has far exceeded what a community college can do anywhere in the nation,” she said. “I saw all the variety of things that
were now being offered here and I couldn’t believe it. The time I have spent here on the foundation board has renewed my faith in the whole community college atmosphere.” In 2009, Palmer founded a nonprofit organization called Bridging
the Gap, which provides a pathway for traumatic brain injury survivors to find resources to help in their recovery. Through fundraisers, her organization helps TBI survivors get out of the hospital to do things more independently, allowing the opportunity to reinvent themselves, she said. The organization has been able to provide home safety equipment such as ramps as well as funds for TBI survivors who want to get back into school to develop skills for a new career. Palmer also volunteers at the University Club of Claremont and Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens. “I don’t know how people don’t volunteer,” she said. “Volunteering is a way that fills your heart and your brain.” Palmer stresses the importance of volunteering as a way to express gratitude for everything that she has been given in life. “Whatever stage we are in life, volunteering gives us an opportunity to be productive and give back,” she said. “Whatever your abilities are, there’s always something you can do.” Foundation director Garcia said that Palmer’s determination to build a new life inspires her. “She is so in the moment that she doesn’t fret about the past or worry too much about the future,” Garcia said. “She continues to move things forward. I think that’s a good way to do life.”
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Student government to raise issue of suicide awareness By Sylvia Aparicio
death for 15 to 24-year-olds and second for 24 to 35-year-olds. A Citrus College student veteran Daniel Betance committed suicide prior to spring 2014. “I think it is great that ASCC wants to offer help, and I think it is needed,” said Monica Christianson, Veterans Center coordinator. “The death of Daniel [Betance] affected the veterans especially since most of them know someone that has at least contemplated suicide, and they understand the struggles that a veteran has once they come back from deployment, all too well.” “Our goal is to show students that they aren’t alone and have support that sometimes they can’t see during their crisis,” Thompson said. “There’s too much loss of young life.” “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, but sometimes we can’t see that,” Thompson said. CSU Northridge’s “Ray of Hope” suicide prevention and awareness program will be funding and presenting a four hour Suicide First Aid Training for Students titled, “SAFE Talk: Suicide Alertness for Everyone.” Participation is limited to 35 students who will also receive a certificate of completion. For more information contact the Office of Student Life (626) 852-6444.
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Fans around the world were shocked by the sudden death of actor Robin Williams on August 11. Their sadness deepened when it was revealed that Williams had taken his own life. While Williams’ death is a major loss, it has sparked conversation about suicide and the fact that anyone can suffer from depression. While many people empathize with those who commit suicide, it is still a taboo topic and most students lack the skills to intervene. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Its purpose is to replace that empathy with effort by raising awareness in the hope of preventing suicide. For the third consecutive year, the Associated Students of Citrus College executive board is hosting a mental health services fair on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring the Gay Straight Alliance club, Pacific Clinics, Azusa Pacific University Community Counseling Service and Foothill Family Service. These organizations will be providing support for those who are in one way or another affected by mental illness, suicidal thoughts, depression and loneliness. “We at ASCC feel that education and awareness about mental illness will create a safer environment for those who struggle here on campus,” said Sara Acevedo, ASCC Commissioner of Activities. “We can shed light where light has not normally been shed, and help those who need assistance even when they don’t know where to find help,” Acevedo said. As in the previous years, large wooden letters spelling out “NOT ALONE” will be prominently displayed in the Campus Center mall.
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The “NOT ALONE” mural that was displayed outside of the Student Services building last year for Suicide Prevention Day was covered with heartfelt messages meant to inspire and show support for students who struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide.
Here, students may post notes offering words of support. The moving tribute sends a message that those who are struggling with depression are in fact not alone and have the support of complete strangers. “It became evident to us that it was a real problem and that mental health is just as important as their education,” said Adrienne Thompson, supervisor of student life and
leadership development. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the suicide rate for men is roughly four times that of women. According to dosomething.org, a nonprofit organization which motivates to take action regarding social change, one person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes, on average. Suicide is the third leading cause of
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“SAFE Talk: Suicide Alertness for Everyone” Suicide First Aid Training for Students, includes a certificate of completion and snacks. Funded and presented by CSU Northridge’s “Ray of Hope” suicide prevention and awareness program. Participation limited to 35 individuals. Call the Office of Student Life (626) 852-6444 to reserve your seat.
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the hip kitty is the cat’s meow This retro style watering hole located in the Claremont Village offers guests the best of the golden era of jazz and oldies By Sylvia Aparicio
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Tucked away in the corner of the Claremont Packing House is a hot spot for those who love nightlife. Look for the sign, you can’t miss it: a giant neon cat around the name The Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue. While there are plenty of bars in the Claremont Village, The Hip KitClarion Ad #1 ty offers a different atmosphere for 2014 those 21 and over.Fall The club is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. Please note: guests will be carded at the door. The dimly lit interior and vintage decor compliments the live jazz. The Hip Kitty, which opened in 2007, features a retro style. Front and center is a large stage, where six nights a week local musicians do their best to satisfy fans of big band music. Those who wish to indulge in the fondue must make reservations in advance. Those seeking solely to experience the vibes should arrive early. On Friday and Saturday nights guests should be prepared to pay a $5 cover charge. Indoor seating is limited and goes quickly on a first-come firstserve basis. An outdoor patio features private cabanas and a fire pit. Those seated outdoors will miss out on seeing the performers, but they can still enjoy the music. Drinks are reasonably priced. Happy hour takes place Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and is available all day on Sundays with $4 well cocktails, $4 Pomona Queen and $4 Black Beer. The Hip Kitty menu includes its signature salads like the crab and shrimp Louie consisting of blue crab meat, poached shrimp, hard boiled egg and sliced Roma toma-
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The Hip Kitty features bands nightly Tuesday through Sunday evenings. They host a variety of bands from big band swing to traditional jazz and indie rock.
toes served on spring mix lettuce with traditional Louie dressing and lemon wedge for $12 or a simple caesar salad for $6. Lounge food such as rustic tomato bisque, short rib and aged cheddar dip sandwiches and chicken wing lollipops are available for less than $20. For high-energy swing bands, rockabilly, blues, and big swing bands interested in performing at The Hip Kitty, demos and a resume may be sent to scamera@ca.rr. com. The Hip Kitty is located in the
Claremont Village in the Packing House at 502 W. First St., Claremont, CA 91711. There is a parking structure adjacent to the Packing House. The Hip Kitty is great for those wanting to have a romantic date or having a fun night out with friends. For a full menu and calendar of scheduled musical performances, visit www.hipkittyjazz.com. Upcoming performers include Ginger and the Hoosier Daddies on August 29 from 8 p.m. to midnight and Boyz and the Beez on August 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Dude Rock disciples petition to keep instructor By Macy Olivas
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A petition to keep the instructor of the foundational section, popularly known as “Dude Rock” has collected more than 200 signatures in six weeks. Music major Don Pena created the petition in mid-July to try and save professor Alan Waddington from what has been described as the impact of budget cuts. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Waddington cannot work more than 40 hours per week without receiving overtime. The college would have to pay a rate no less than one and a half times the regular pay rate, an expense the college cannot support. Dude Rock is designed to help emerging musicians experience a real band environment and become comfortable performing live. Julieta Wood, endorser of the petition said, “Professor Waddington and Dude Rock have been a most essential part of my growth as a musician. He is one of the most dynamic, knowledgeable, and relatable professors at Citrus College.” The petition was initiated to show the dedication in Waddington’s students and the seriousness of the class. Pena said he got the idea talking to a student at Dudestock, a showcase performed in June in the Campus Center. Pena says that Dudestock was created to expose the talent of the members of Dude Rock.
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Professor Alan Waddington, pictured in the center, alongside the students of Dude Rock after the class’ end of the year performance “Dudestock” in the Campus Center. Music major Don Peña, pictured on the far right, began the petition to keep Waddington as the instructor for Dude Rock.
“It showed what we can do,” Pena said. “It showed that we are serious musicians and that there’s a lot of hard work that goes into that class.” According to music major Yuri Oatis, Dude Rock corresponds with all different genres of music. “We’ve got country singers. We’ve got people coming in there singing Lorde. I sing metal. It’s so diverse,” he said. “We’ve all earned each other’s respect and we’ve all become accomplished musicians.” Musicians in the Dude Rock
program are not being taken seriously by administration, Pena said. “It always comes down to the element of what that class is perceived as. We wanted to make a point,” he said. “Just because you have long hair and you dress in black does not mean you’re not a serious musician.” Waddington is well-known for his unique teaching strategies and inspirational rock ‘n’ roll mentality. A main founder of Dude Rock, his philosophy is simple. “I let them choose music they enjoyed to play
and then showed them methods of how to analyze, prepare and execute,” he said. According to Waddington, his being cut from Dude Rock seemed to be something that no one wanted to happen. “The petition says something about the character and the bond of the students that were in the class. They have pride, they are resourceful and they are working with a system.” “I love those students,” he said. Robert Slack, the dean of fine and performing arts, concurs that
cutting valuable employees such as Alan wasn’t a decision the district wanted to endure. “Nobody fought harder for this than I did,” he said. Slack tried to keep Waddington as the instructor of Dude Rock, “However my hands as a dean are completely tied.” Slack said. Waddington was touring with rock bands before he began teaching at Citrus. “I wanted to get back to playing jazz and other music so I came to Citrus,” he said. He contributed to the development of curriculum in the jazz program and formed a friendship with Slack, who eventually hired him as a student worker in 1987. Waddington became an official employee in 1992, started working full-time in 1998 and has been a classified professor at the college ever since. Slack hopes that Waddington will still help with Dude Rock as a teaching assistant, “I have nothing but incredible respect for that man,” he said. This is not the end for the members of Dude Rock. According to Oatis, the reasoning for gathering signatures was to “make noise and get people to realize that we don’t want another teacher,” he said. “As far as getting him back, that could take a year or two.” “People should be restless and not okay with the fact that these changes have happened. There needs to be a type of anarchy.”
Two girls, one lie, a new season of drama By Sylvia Aparicio
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Citrus College was once again transformed into Hester High School as production crews shot scenes last week for the second season of MTV’s hit comedy “Faking It.” Katie Stevens (Karma), Rita Volk (Amy) and Gregg Sulkin (Liam) were among the cast members on location for the shoot. “I like that the show is being filmed at Citrus College,” said Matthew Lozano, 21, an early childhood education major. “It gives us, the students, a chance to see that our school is a high rated school for just about anything.” In season one, viewers watched Karma (Katie Stevens) and Amy (Rita Volk) pretend to be lesbians in order to gain popularity. However, as the lie progressed, so did Amy’s realization that she wasn’t just faking it. She had developed feelings for her best friend. The season ended with Amy confessing her attraction to Karma. “Season one definitely left me hanging, so I will for sure be tuning in for season two,” Lozano said. “I am a huge fan of the show. Be-
ing different is popular at Hester High, but in the real world, being different is unique, and being like everyone else isn’t really going to get you anywhere,” Lozano said. The Campus Center quad area and the faculty/staff lounge were rented for a one-day fee of $2,800. “Interest has been expressed in shooting other days, but nothing has been finalized yet,” said Judy Rojas, administrative services/facility rental supervisor. Facilities rentals often are finalized only a week or so before the filming date, she said. There is no estimate as to film rental income for the fall semester as rates vary based on location and time frame Rojas said. “Faking It,” which is set in Austin, was first shot on the Citrus College campus in late January and midFebruary. The filming brought in $17,825 for the college. Theater major Melissa Carmona, 20, met Sulkin during the filming of season one and met Stevens and Volk this time around. “I love it,” Carmona said. “It’s such an experience seeing the cast and crew at our campus.” Since its debut in April, the show has gained popularity and won the Choice TV: Break-Out Show award
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The Hayden Memorial Library is known as the main building of Hester High School in the television show “Faking It.” Filming for season 2 took place in the Campus Center Mall on August 22.
at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards. So far in 2014, “Faking It” has been the highest-rated new series for the network averaging with 1.4 million viewers each week, according to deadline.com. “’Faking It’ is so funny and real,” Carmona said. “The two main characters are really likable characters, two teenagers going through real life issues that most high school students have to go through.” “They have a wonderful cast and overall the show is just quirky and Courtesy of MTV.com original,” Carmona said. The 10-episode second season “Faking It” is a show about two students, Amy (played by Rita Volk) and Karma is set to premiere Sept. 23 on MTV. (Katie Stevens) who pretend to be a lesbian couple for popularity.
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Since its reinstatement a couple of years ago, head coach Andrew Silva of the women’s team and head coach Kenny Clements of the men’s team are breathing new life into the water polo program on campus. Silva, who was also chosen as part of the coaching staff for the USA’s Women’s Youth Water Polo National Team, learned quite a bit during the 2014 UANA Junior Pan American Championships. He will bring much of what he learned during that experience to the women’s team here at Citrus. “It really does come down to our commitment to preparation,” said Silva. “It starts with conditioning,” he said. “The training has been intense.” Clements, a former Owl himself was a success story. After two seasons on the men’s water polo team he was named the 1996 Foothill Conference Player of the Year and Southern California
Player of the Year. He remains the last Citrus student to earn those titles. With his vast experience, he faced a challenge over the summer: He lost all but four players before the start of the new season. Clements recruited new players from schools near and far, some even commute from more than an hour away. Clements successfully recruited enough players to fill the spots. “I have a brand new team,” he said. “Pretty much recruited an entire new starting lineup.” Another new addition to the team is assistant coach Greg Salvinski who was hand-picked by Clements. “My assistant coach, Greg Salvinski, I’ve known him forever,” he said. “He has tons of experience himself.” With new coaches, players and outlook, the water polo program has a bright future this season. The potential is limitless, what happens this season remains to be seen.
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Coop’s corner By Dillon Cooper
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Soccer never sleeps. In fact, one may argue that is the reason it’s the world’s most loved sport. We may not get football 10 months of the year and we may not get a year-round basketball league, but soccer is always there. While many football, baseball and (except for this year) basketball fans dread the long offseason, the short offseason in soccer is filled with crazy transfer stories and day-today hair-pulling madness. Will your favorite player break your heart for some team that will just sit him on the bench? Will your team finally bring in that star striker that they have been desperately needing for many years? Probably not, sorry for the spoiler. With the World Cup behind us and so many fans in the United States finding this new love for the beautiful game, let me help you out on where you can get your soccer fix. It’ll take some dedication on your part, but in the end, the heartbreak after your team concedes an extra-time goal and the pure bliss you feel after your star nets the goal of the season, will be worth it. The World Cup proves that there is immense talent all over the world. The problem with watching this talent for the typical American is that a huge percentage of it is not televised. Let’s start with our own domestic league here in the states, Major League Soccer. The MLS is relatively new, having been founded in 1993 as a promise to FIFA in order to host the World Cup in 1994. It wasn’t until 1996, however, when the MLS began play with 10 teams. Fast forward to 2014. The MLS now has a total of 19 teams with many more in the works. There have been high-profile players such as David Beckham, Theirry Henry, and most recently Frank Lampard join our league from across the pond. Although I don’t watch MLS the most out of any league, it’s still important to support your domestic league if you want to get your soccer fix in. There’s no better cure than to
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see a match live and chances are, the MLS will be the only one to provide that for you. Plus, most of the United States squad you fell in love with in Brazil play their soccer in the MLS. You won’t find Kyle Beckerman’s hair anywhere other than in a Real Salt Lake uniform. Don’t wait too long to get into the MLS, the future of the United States Men’s National Team will most likely move abroad in the coming years as that is where the high-level competition is. Speaking of moving abroad, let’s move to the World Cup winners league, the Bundesliga. Germany won’t give you the closest title race, in fact, Bayern Munich won the title in 2012 with the second place team being 25 points behind them. In 2013, when Bayern Munich won the title, they were ahead of the second place team by 19 points. There are still some talent spread throughout the league, however. Borussia Dortmund, who pose the biggest threat to Bayern Munich yet sell all their best players to Bayern Munich, are filled with passionate fans, an eccentric manager and promising young talent (who will eventually find their way to Bayern.)
While Spain had an abysmal World Cup, their league has two of the best clubs in the world: Barcelona and Real Madrid. I would mention Athletico Madrid, however they just sold two of their best players and their goalkeeper, who was there on loan, was sent back to his club. Spain has the world’s best players. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, and Andres Iniesta. You guessed is, those players all play for Barcelona and Real Madrid. You can catch the Bundesliga on GolTV which has already started and La Liga on beIN Sports starting Aug. 26. The English Premier League is the most watched foreign league here in the States, partly because NBC has television rights and the language barrier us Americans are all afraid of does not exist. Luckily for us, the EPL is the most competitive league in the world. Last season, there were four teams competing for first and numerous others competing for the coveted fourth spot. Fourth in the EPL will get you into the Champions League, a league that has all of Europe’s greatest clubs competing for one huge trophy. Even if you don’t know soccer, you’ve
heard of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and perhaps Liverpool, all who of which play in the EPL. If you’re already missing the USA in action, it’s ok. The women’s national team, which historically is FAR better than the men and regularly hold the number one rank, start the World Cup qualifying campaign this October. Get your red, white and blue spandex ready for 2015 as both the men’s and women’s teams will be in competitive action. The men have the Gold Cup which will be hosted in the USA starting July 7 and the women have their World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada from June to July. If you’re looking for something closer to home, we have our own men’s and women’s soccer teams here at Citrus. The women start their campaign at home on Sept. 3 against Ventura at 6 p.m. and the men will begin Sept. 2 as they host San Diego Mesa at 4 pm. The World Cup may be over, but the newfound love so many Americans have for the sport is still fresh. There are plenty of ways to consume this awesome sport. Choose a league that fits your style and choose a club that fills the fire in your belly.
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Welcome to your paper A letter from the Editor-in-Chief Welcome to the fall 2014 semester of the centennial year at Citrus College! The Clarion staff is excited to share all the important news and information about our campus community with you, the readers, during this benchmark year in the college’s history. Our school is the oldest college in Los Angeles county and the fifth oldest in California. We all share the privilege of attending Citrus during a year that will be marked by celebration of the past as well as optimism about the future. We have been working diligently over the summer to provide the community with a publication that covers the wide variety of interests
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of our audience. A new era is being ushered in at the Clarion. We are currently finalizing a mobile app that will allow you to access campus news
and updates on-the-go. The app is scheduled to debut later this semester. Our staff size has grown considerably, and with that we have a much wider range of perspectives to draw upon when covering the issues and topics you care about most. As your community newspaper, it is our responsibility to inform you ,without bias, of everything you want to know as well as all of the issues you need to know. Your feedback, comments and constructive criticism as this semester progresses will help us better serve the colleges community. It is our journalistic duty to inform the community of all campus
news, good or bad. We strive to be fair and accurate rather than to cater to the particular interests of any one organization or individual. As the editor-in-chief of the Clarion during the Centennial year, I take seriously this publication’s responsibility to document and publish community life as accurately as we can. We enjoy highlighting the achievements and newsworthy activities engaged in by our readers, so keep us in mind when you or your organizations have a story to tell. We are looking forward to working with you, and listening to everything you have to say in our quest to search for and share the
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Cameron Wisdom Editor-in-Chief, Fall 2014
EDITORIAL:
The Board of Trustees should reconsider student salary freeze Hard work no longer pays off for student workers in the form of periodic wage increases. …because there are none. The Board of Trustees’ recent decision during the summer to freeze student worker salaries at minimum wage is a disincentive and disservice to the campus community. Prior to the board’s decision, students who worked on campus were eligible for periodic pay raises based on the number of semesters they had served on the job. By eliminating periodic wage increases for diligent student-workers who wish to continue their on-campus employment, the board has essentially lowered the bar. The public system of higher education in California is funded by the taxpayers under the premise that we are cultivating the future leaders of industry and service. Most students must work at least parttime while attending school to make ends meet. Students who choose to work on campus enjoy more flexible schedules and close proximity to the classrooms. Now these advantages must be weighed against this nearsighted decision to limit student workers to a minimum wage rate that is increasingly inadequate in a state that has one of the highest costs of living in the nation. At a wage rate not far from the poverty line, many students may eventually have to decide to leave college prematurely to support themselves rather than continue to pursue a degree. The decision leaves a large contingent of student workers on campus feeling bitter. Many have been raised to believe that continued employment and positive performance reviews should equate to periodic pay raises. What’s more, the vote to freeze student salaries was taken during an official meeting in July between the spring semester and summer session as to avoid as much negative feedback as possible.
The policy was passed with little to no input from the Associated Students of Citrus College. Student government officers were elected and/or appointed to protect the interests of the students in accordance with the college’s system of shared governance. According to several members of the ASCC executive board, the students were not asked for their recommendation on the policy change or even informed that it would go to vote while school was out of session. Student workers who are upset will now have to call upon a new ASCC executive board to voice their concerns over the wage freeze. They will look to their student government leaders to begin dialogue with the Board of Trustees to either rescind or reform the policy change. ASCC officers should seek clarification from the Board of Trustees on their reasoning, and communicate their findings to the student body to formulate an effective remedy. The board should also disclose the facts and concerns that led to the policy change. The students have a right to know in our system of shared governance.
Macy Olivas Clarion
Art major Anthony Soliz stocks books at the Owl Bookstore for fall semester. Student workers like Soliz will now be limited to a $9 wage cap.
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