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a success story: from first-generation student to dean

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BY SAHARA BARBA STAFF WRITER SBARBA@CCCLARION.COM

he new dean of students at Citrus College loves to encourage others to learn but did not realize the importance of quality education until her college

years.

As a first-generation college student, Maryann Tolano-Leveque’s story is one that most college students can relate to.

Tolano-Leveque’s parents, both from Sonora, Mexico, have second- and sixthgrade educations.

For them, working to support the family was a main priority instead of schooling.

Their philosophy was, “As soon as you could work, start working and help out,” Tolano-Leveque said.

Born in Baldwin Park and raised in La Puente, almost everyone she knew was also a first-generation student.

Tolano-Leveque soon realized that she was not very familiar with American culture, which was a challenge growing up. She would hear other students use American SE E D E A N • PA G E 5

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Former Citrus College District employee Vincent Patino accepted a guilty charge at a preliminary trial on Feb. 22 for taking pictures and recording video up the skirts of female students at Citrus.

Glendora Police Department Detective Josh Price said Patino was sentenced to five years of probation, 290 days of county jail, 30 hours of community service labor, registration as a sex offender and also has a stay away order from Citrus College.

“According to the time stamp of the evidence collected, he had been using his personal cell phone to record video up the skirts of students for two to three years,” Price said. “Statements from other witnesses imply it had been going on for longer than that.”

Any students that feel they may have been a victim of Patino can contact Price at 626-914-8282.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

O W L B E AT

Everything you need to know about current events in the campus community.

If there is something you want us to cover, email us: contact@ccclarion.com • MARCH 3 - NUTRITION AWARENESS Want to know more about healthy diets, nutritious recipes and ways to have a healthier lifestyle? Marissa Duvall, a dietetic intern from Cal Poly Pomona, will be at the Campus Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help and answer your questions.

• MARCH 4 - CLUB ORIENTATION There will be an orientation where clubs provide general background information on the function and running of the clubs at 10 a.m. to noon at CC 115 • MARCH 6 - THE VON TRAPPS The music continues as the great grandchildren of Captain and Maria von Trapp travel and perform in North America, including at the Citrus College Haugh Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Tickets are $34 for students, $30 for seniors and $15 for 16 and under.

• MARCH 8 & 9 - CLUB RUSH Have extra time on your hands? Join a club at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and learn about the purpose and goals of each club • MARCH 9 - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE Want to learn more about the Citrus College Automotive Programs? Come to the open house at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in CI Community Room 159.

• MARCH 16 - SPRING TRANSFER FAIR Are you curious to which school fits you? Representatives from the CSU, UC, private and out-of-state universities will be in the Campus Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by if you have any questions about housing arrangements, majors and scholarships that they offer.

• MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT THE OWL CAFE Join the Associated Students of Citrus College for a festive celebration with live Irish music and Irish step dancers. There will be a cafe special for $6.50 that includes oven roasted corned beef, served with cabbage, carrots and boiled potatoes with Mama O’ Shea’s Irish soda bread. Be aware of the Leprechaun’s Pot o’ Gold hidden around campus; find it to win three free lunches at the Owl Cafe. This event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Owl Cafe.

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Incident Reports Petty Theft 488 PC LOCATION: SS Building / NW Bike Rack REPORTED: 02/02/2016 CASE #: 2016-010 DISPOSITION: Closed

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Petty Theft 488 PC LOCATION: LB Building / East Bike Rack REPORTED: 02/03/2016 CASE #: 2016-011 DISPOSITION: Closed

Petty Theft 488 PC LOCATION: PC Building / Rooms REPORTED: 02/18/2016 CASE #: 2016-012 DISPOSITION: Open

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EDITORIAL

See something, say something Victims and witnesses of sexual harrassment are encouraged to speak up Sexual harassment happens too often at public institutions and anyone dealing with sexual harassment on or off campus needs to know one thing: It is not your fault.

Please find the courage to come forward with any information if you have witnessed or fallen victim to any type of sexual harassment.

On Jan. 27, Citrus College District employee Vincent Patino, 34, was arrested on suspicion of invasion of privacy and accepted a guilty charge at a preliminary trial on Feb. 22.

Patino faced charges of 15 counts of disorderly conduct and four counts of invasion of privacy.

He had been working at the Owl Bookstore for about 10 years.

In an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Detective Josh Price said, “A few of the employ-

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ees and students we talked to said it had been going on for several years but were afraid to come forward about it.”

Patino had been working at a public community college freely sexually harassing women for what authorities believe was more than three years.

If the person who came forward with the information did not, Pati-

Why you should ride the Gold Line

no could still be sneaking pictures and videos of female students.

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

A survey conducted by the Association of American Univer-

sities in September 2015, states that more than 27 percent of female college students have experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact since starting college.

This means more than one out of four women deal with sexual harassment and students are too afraid to come forward.

Students can find Citrus

College’s sexual harassment policy at http://www.citruscollege. edu/admin/statements/Pages/ SexualHarassment.aspx.

In brief, the policy states what will happen to the student or faculty member if charged on sexual harassment.

It also broadly states the steps one should take for direct action toward sexual harassment, including “say no” and “tell someone.”

What the policy does not make clear is that sexual harassment can happen to anyone at Citrus— whether it is student to student, faculty to faculty, faculty to student and even student to faculty.

The Associated Students of Citrus College executive board are sponsoring the third Sex 101 week starting March 4 to emphasize witness intervention and inform victims where and how they can find help.

If something does not seem right, do not stay quiet.

Talk to the nearest professor or report the incident to Human Resources at 626-914-8550

OPINION

Here are five reasons to use the Gold Line as an alternative transportation when the Foothill extension is available March 5

BY CHRIS AMURAO STAFF WRITER

CAMURAO@CCCLARION.COM

The Metro Gold Line extension from Pasadena to Azusa is opening March 5.

This extension includes an Azusa Pacific University/Citrus College stop that all students should take advantage of.

The station is north west of campus, up Palm street off Promenade.

For students, this is a seven-minute bike ride or a 15-minute walk to campus until Citrus Avenue has been extended.

Shuttles will be provided to the stop during the week from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m until it is completed.

Metro is providing a discounted student pass for $43 a month, offering unlimited rides along all train and bus lines.

Student parking permits cost $52, or $32 with a Board Of Governors Fee Waiver. A parking permit is a nice safety net to have if driving is necessary.

However, you are not stuck driving because of the money you have already put in.

The Metro pass has value far beyond school.

1. Safety – Using 2015 traffic data, CNN reported that cars and trucks are 24 times more likely to

result in a fatal accident per mile compared to metro railways. Take the train and you will never have to worry about traffic, potholes and other hazards on the road.

The morning rush can bring out the worst luck and sometimes the worst in people. Avoid it altogether by taking the Gold Line.

2. Less Fees – The nickels and dimes of driving add up.

After a one-time fee per month, you never have to pay for parking, you don’t have to pay for gas and you don’t have to do as much maintenance on your car.

This results in fewer oil changes, alignments, brake replacements and fender-benders. Don’t slog away your life and your car’s life idling in traffic.

3. More free time – The time spent driving our cars can be used for something more productive like classwork or reading.

You can catch up on your shows and music while riding or even just watch the interesting landscapes and people L.A. has to offer.

The Metro favors the well-prepared.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority offers bus and train schedules that tell you when are where the transit will arrive.

You can use the scheduling

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page, http://www.metrolinktrains. com/schedules/, to plan well and have hours of precious time on your hands.

4. Improving Culture and Environment – By riding Metro, you challenge the idea that a car is necessary to survive in Los Angeles. Metro and Los Angeles County have invested $9 billion in the public transit infrastructure and your support will help expand it further.

The Metro is fully electric, using no petroleum or natural gas to run.

It encourages a lifestyle that does not pollute the Earth.

The Metro is accommodating to cyclists, who are encouraged to bring their bikes on the trains. Cycling information can be found at https://www.metro.net/bikes.

We all know that pollution is a growing problem and fossil fuels are not renewable.

We can grow to be healthier people and a more connected community by riding Metro.

5. The freedom – It is Friday and you are done with class. Instead of getting off at your usual stop, you ride the train a little longer and spend the night out in Downtown L.A. If you’re a sports fan, you can visit Dodger Stadium, the Coliseum or STAPLES Center.

If you like art, you can go to the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art or a smaller venue.

The Gold Line makes seeing a show at the Hollywood Bowl more accessible as well. And when you

are done, your ride home is waiting for you until 2 a.m.

During the short one-month commitment, the Metro student pass offers unlimited rides and transfers.

Even if you find the train is not for you, you have spent the equivalent of three Uber rides or the amount to fill up a 12-gallon tank of gas.

On the other hand, you could improve your life and the community for the better while saving your hard-earned money.

Opening day everyone can ride for free.

When the Metro APU/Citrus College stop is available starting March 5, students should say, “I will ride.”

Citrus College Study Abroad Program

FALL 2016

Citrus College celebrates our 28th semester in London, England. This enriching experience enables you to enjoy historical surroundings, grow intellectually and enhance your overall knowledge of the world while making normal progress toward your degree objectives. Earn 12 units of Citrus College transferable credit in courses taught by faculty from Citrus College or one of the other community colleges in the Southern California Foothills Consortium.

NEXT INFORMATION MEETING:

March 31st at 3:30 pm in the CI 159 Room • Most courses are CSU/UC transferable and meet general education requirements.

• Accommodations, insurance, on-site student services support staff, and central London transit pass included. Group airfare is available.

• British Life and Culture class features exciting guest speakers and field trips.

• Optional tours explore the great cities and historic sites of Europe.

For a brochure, application or more information call the Citrus College Study Abroad Office, 626-914-8560, or visit our website at www.citruscollege.edu/studyabroad FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS.

APPLICATION NOW BEING ACCEPTED! Early application is essential.

Study Abroad • 1000 West Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA 91741-1885 • www.citruscollege.edu

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dean F R O M PA G E 1

expressions that made no sense to her because she grew up on Spanish expressions.

“Sometimes people would talk about ‘Sesame Street’ but I grew up watching ‘El Chavo del Ocho,’” Tolano-Leveque said, describing a Mexican sitcom about a group of immature adults from the ‘70s.

She also realized that the Spanish she was speaking was not exactly correct.

“There’s words my parents taught me that are considered Spanglish, not necessarily actually Spanish,” she said.

In addition to some of these challenges, Tolano-Leveque said she felt unprepared for college.

When she attended California Polytech University of Pomona, she realized what she learned in 12th grade was not the same as what students in other school districts had.

“It’s just a whole different style of upbringing and I didn’t realize that until college,” Tolano-Leveque said.

Tolano-Leveque transferred from Workman High School, City of Industry, to Cal Poly Pomona where she wrote for the Poly Post student newspaper and joined student government.

During her time there, she worked internships for the New

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The new dean of students at Citrus College, Maryann Tolano-Leveque, will work closely with the Associated Students of Citrus College executive board in the Campus Center. Tolano-Leveque started her new position in February.

York Times and the Daily Bulletin.

Tolano-Leveque earned two degrees at Cal Poly Pomona, a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism and a master’s degree in educational multimedia.

Being a first-generation student in journalism is what drove Tolano-Leveque to create connections with other people right away.

Being bilingual in addition to this made Tolano-Leveque feel she was able to relate to more people like her.

“Because I knew I was different in some way,” Tolano-Leveque said. “Sometimes it didn’t matter what the difference was to the people I was talking to, I just felt like I could connect.”

“What I was doing mattered, even if it was one person.”

-Maryann Tolano-Leveque Dean of Students

Though Tolano-Leveque enjoyed journalism, when she found out that her salary would not be enough for her own apartment, she switched her focus to student affairs, Tolano-Leveque said.

“Though she was a very solid student journalist, I think her leadership skills were even more of a strength, and those skills certainly have served her well in her career in higher education,” said Tim Lynch, adviser for the Poly Post at the time.

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From Cal Poly Pomona, Tolano-Leveque went to Chaffey College to complete her general education, where she realized the value of community college.

The switch from a Cal State to a community college was “a very different experience, smaller, and the professor knew my name,” Tolano-Leveque said. “The lessons that I learned were not necessarily in human sexuality or psych. It was student government and how the world works.”

While working an internship in the athletics department at Cal Poly Pomona, she realized her love of working with students.

“If I did something that somehow helped them or encouraged them, it just felt so good,” Tolano-Leveque said. “What I was doing mattered, even if it was one person.”

Tolano-Leveque went to USC, where she earned her Ed.D. in educational psychology before working at community colleges.

In 2005, Tolano-Leveque became the director of student life at Mt. Sac. “I got to work with more students that I related to, and I really felt a connection” she said “She believed in improving and clarifying processes which are difficult to interpret,” said Donna Balducci-Lopez, secretary of student life at Mt. Sac. “Her knowledge of technology and creativity also helped to streamline a number of programs in Student Life.”

Tolano-Leveque was hired in January to serve as dean. She said she is excited to be working at Citrus College because of all the positive comments she has heard about students and faculty.

As dean of students, Tolano-Leveque is in charge of student affairs and activities. She will also work closely with student government.

“It might be simplistic to say that she is an example of the American Dream, but there is no doubt that her focus and hard work changed her life’s trajectory,” Lynch said.

metro.net/moregold

Rediscover Gold on March 5.

celebrate the grand opening of metro’s gold line foothill extension.

opening ceremony 10am Duarte/City of Hope Station 1777 E Duarte Rd Duarte, CA 91010

station parties 11am –4pm > Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte/ City of Hope, Irwindale and Azusa Downtown Stations. > Live music and food trucks! > Free rides to the public on the Metro Gold Line.

For details visit metro.net/moregold.

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Basketball provides family away from home

BY ERICK CAMACHO STAFF WRITER

ECAMACHO@CCCLARION.COM

Despite being the only foreign student on Citrus College’s mens basketball team, Maxime Tondre has found community playing basketball with his peers.

In fact, during last year’s terrorist attacks in Paris, France, his hometown, Tondre found that a basketball team can offer unity even when he is this far away from home.

Tondre came to the U.S. because of basketball, a move that has shown him a different part of the world 5,625 miles away from his hometown to Southern California.

Growing up, Tondre said his friends persuaded him to join the basketball team, giving him enough reason to try out for the school team.

What began as peer pressure from his middle school friends, a group he described as “crazy, high-energy kids who did everything together,” eventually brought Tondre to a family-like environment. Tondre said at the time he was into judo, a modern

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Maxime Tondre, photographed in the men’s locker room, moved from his hometown of Paris to Glendora. He is a business major at Citrus and on the basketball team.

martial art that is solely reliant on a person’s self-strength.

“I never really thought about the idea of playing a team sport like basketball, I was more about judo, because I didn’t know how I felt about a sport that required a collective effort from everyone,” Tondre said.

On Nov. 13, 2015, Paris was attacked by a group of terrorists that targeted a combined six locations across the city, killing 130 people and wounding hundreds

more.

The attacks tested Tondre’s fortitude even thousands of miles away from his hometown. Tondre remembers that night when he received notification of the news via the Le Parisien app, a newspaper in Paris.

“I got really worried, obviously, I got in touch with all my family and friends, calling my mom immediately on FaceTime,” Tondre said. “She reported that she was OK.” ADVERTISEMENT

Tondre said his mother, who appeared shaken up, was considering not taking public transportation or getting out of the house at all out of fear of future bombings.

Not able to find real meaning for the cause of the attacks, Tondre felt confused and frustrated, with an incapacity to be there with his family.

“I felt the citizens had no right to go through such deadly acts of violence, people who held no

political views, just living life,” Tondre said.

He was in San Diego at the time participating in the team’s annual visit to the Knights tournament.

Head coach Patrick Johnson said the events allowed Tondre’s teammates and coaches to grasp a deeper understanding of what was going on in Paris.

The bombings allowed Tondre and his teammates a better opportunity to come closer together.

“They approached me, asking me if my family was OK. My family lives 40 minutes away from where the attacks happened, so my family was safe,” Tondre said. “I told them, because it was crazy for me too, because it was an eye-opener for me. It was really nothing that I have seen before, targeting completely innocent people.”

Johnson serves as a great example of a father figure within the team, whom Tondre described as a caring individual.

“He provided me support every day, asking me if I’m doing OK, not missing my family and such, and I’ve grown to appreciate this, because its always nice to know that there are people that care about you, and your well-being,” Tondre said. “It really goes a long way when you’re this far away from home, and in such strange circumstances.”

Tondre emphasized there really is no safe place after what unfolded and said he looks to cherish time with his family that much more in France.

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SPOTLIGHT

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

Citrus trusts Metro with Safety and traffic CONCERNS The Foothill Gold Line extension will open with support of Citrus and Glendora

BY BRIANNA SEWELL STAFF WRITER

BSEWELL@CCCLARION.COM

Metro recently denied a request for a four month delay in the opening of the Foothill Gold Line extension due to incomplete construction of Citrus Avenue to connect with the Azusa Pacific University/Citrus College stop parking structure.

Missing from this conversation was Citrus College, even though construction will be taking place at the northwest corner of campus at the turn of Citrus Avenue into Foothill Boulevard.

When asked why Citrus was not involved in delay request, Citrus College Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Claudette Dain said Citrus, key

Map courtesy of Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority

“The station isn’t in our city. A delay would have caused confusion and the shuttles Metro is planning on using are a generous solution.”

-Chris Jeffers City of Glendora City Manager

representatives of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority and city officials have had multiple conversations about Citrus’ concerns for pedestrian safety.

“Our students have also actively advocated for the completion of the Foothill/Citrus extension by speaking at community meetings, college rallies,

and speaking before the Metro Board on numerous occasions,” Dain said in a statement. “Along with that advocacy and support, Citrus College’s main priority has always been and continues to be the safety of our students, faculty and staff.”

Citrus is working with the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority to set up a shuttle system. The shuttle route plan

is to use Promenade and Palm Drive to bring students closer to campus.

Shuttles will pick up at the Foothill Boulevard bus stop across from the Citrus main entrance from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, every six to eight minutes.

The city of Glendora’s city manager, Chris Jeffers, explained why the city of Glendora also did not request a delay.

“The station isn’t in our city,” Jeffers said. “A delay would have caused confusion and the shuttles Metro is planning on using are a generous solution.”

The parties responsible for the delay request, Azusa, APU and Rosedale Land Partners are concerned that Promenade is a small residential street not suitable for the amount of traffic that will develop on these streets.

This controversy started last April when the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority anticipated problems with the Citrus Avenue construction and approved spending $1 million to help it stay on schedule for the station opening, as reported in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Metro will be in the campus center mall signing up students for $43 discounted monthly passes till March 3.

After it will be a six-to-eight week process to apply for a discounted pass.

Metro is offering free rides from noon to midnight on March 5 on the Gold Line between East LA and Azusa.

Students can also visit http://moregold. metro.net for more information.

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Grammy winning producer wears many musical hats

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A jazz aficionado and his quintet will share their expertise with Citrus College at 8 p.m. on March 5.

Laurence Hobgood and the Laurence Hobgood Quintet will perform at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

Hobgood has been nominated for multiple Grammys and won a Grammy in 2010 as a producer for fellow jazz singer Kurt Elling.

Joining him is Citrus College alumna and singer Laura Mace.

Mace has also traveled the world as an accomplished singer.

She has shared the stage with the likes of Joyce Kennedy, Cindy Blackman, John Legend, Clayton Cameron, Jimmy Borges and many more famous musicians.

In the early 1990s, Hobgood was given the opportunity to perform in the Aspen Music Festival for three consecutive years (1990-92).

He has also performed at other

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Laurence Hobgood

Laura Mace

Photo courtesy of Gene Barrera

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well-known venues such as Chicago’s Symphony Center and Ravinia, Sydney Opera House and London’s Barbican and Queen Elizabeth Halls.

Hobgood has played alongside the likes of Jon Hendricks, Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Christian McBride, Bob Sheppard and more.

He has held many jobs in the music industry such as musical director, producer and performer.

When asked which job was his favorite Hobgood said, “Playing

my own original music with a band of my choosing. There is nothing better than that.”

Hobgood plans on playing original music from his new album, “Honor Thy Fathers”, while performing at Citrus College. Copies of the album will be sold at the show.

“I look forward to just seeing people come out and enjoy the music we play,” Hobgood said “It should be a really fun night.”

To find out more about him, visit laurencehobgood.com.

Tickets: $34 Student/Senior: $30 16 & under: $15 ASCC: $17

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Mar 5

Saturday • 8PM

THE von TRAPPS Meet the next generation. Siblings Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and August, the great-grandchildren of Captain and Maria von Trapp, are reinventing their musical legacy.

Photo courtesy of the von Trapps

From left to right: Sofia, 26, August, 20, Melanie, 24, and Amanda, 23. The von Trapp siblings have been carrying on the tradition of performing Austrian folk music together in memory of their grandfather for 15 years.

honoring FOLK FAMILY TRADITION

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A family of four Austrian performers, rich in heritage, will carry on tradition at 2 p.m.

March 6 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

The history of the von Trapp family goes back four generations.

It originally started with Maria von Trapp, her husband George and their children Rosemarie, Eleonore and Johannes, who started performing at festivals in 1935.

The current von Trapp generation features siblings Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and August.

They are the children of Stefan von Trapp.

Their start can be attributed

“I hope everyone in the audience leaves the show feeling uplifted.”

-Sofia von Trapp

Performer in The von Trapps to Stefan’s father Werner von Trapp.

Werner encouraged the four to sing and perform at young ages.

He would visit the children and show them Austrian folk songs he enjoyed when he was growing up.

After he fell ill and could no longer visit them, they constructed their own recordings to help cheer him up. Someone in the music industry heard them sing and advised them to

construct an album.

Since 2001, they have been traveling to different parts of the world to perform.

“While we were in Rwanda, we got the opportunity to sing the national anthem of Rwanda for the president,” Sofia von Trapp said. “He liked it so much he gave my brother, August, a cow as a gift. That is definitely my most memorable performance.”

Now, the von Trapp singer’s next stop is Citrus College. “I hope everyone in the audience leaves the show feeling uplifted, and with that feeling of wanting to achieve any goal they have,” Sofia von Trapp said.

To buy tickets, visit the box office or tickets.haughpac.com.

For more information on the Von Trapp’s visit vontrapps.net.

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Campus Question: What issues should the 2016 presidential candidates focus on?

Jocey Lovejoy Major: Photography “Women’s rights, but to be honest, I don’t really know what other issues the presidential candidates are talking about. I just haven’t had the chance to read up on them.”

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Jeffrey Ammar Major: Engineering “Currently I’m concerned with laws and issues like healthcare and school funding. Art in schools are usually the first thing to be cut followed by other curriculums. Schools and their programs should be the last thing to be cut.”

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SPORTS

FIGHTING OWLS

SCOREBOARD H O M E

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

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SPORTS BRIEFS

A W A Y

MEN’S BASKETBALL WED WED SAT 2/7 2/20 2/4 2/24 2/17 WEST LA PALOMAR GLENDALE BAKERSFIELD 74-68 W, 77-63 73-67 L, 95-91 W, 77-74 F/OT

SAT 2/27 SAN BERNARDINO W, 94-91 F/OT

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Evan Solano Clarion

WED SAT WED 2/20 2/7 2/17 2/4 2/24 WEST L.A. CHAFFEY GLENDALE BAKERSFIELD L, 74-68 89-71 W, 71-63 W, W,103-63 73-67 W,

SAT 2/27 MT. SAN JACINTO 78-66

Citrus sophomore Gabriela Ixtepan goes on the attack in a 92-47 victory over Glendale on Jan. 23 at Citrus College.

SAT 2/27 VENTURA W, 2-1

A strong season under first-year head coach Loree Moore came to an end for Citrus College Women’s basketball on Saturday night.

Citrus’ win against Chaffey CITRUS 66 College in MT. SJC 78 the first round of the playoffs matched the No. 18 Owls up against No. 2 Mt. San Jacinto, who suffered one defeat all season, in the second round.

Mt. San Jacinto’s strong defensive play was too much to overcome in a

Owls lose in season finale

BASEBALL SAT 2/19 CYPRESS L, 7-5

TUE 2/23 SAN BERNARDINO W, 7-6

THUR 2/25 MT. SAN JACINTO W, 20-4

SOFTBALL FRI FRI MON FRI 2/26 2/12 2/29 2/26 SANTA ANA LONG BEACH SAN DIEGO FULLERTON CITY CITY W, 9-1 L, 11-3 L, 6-5 L, 3-2 F/6

John Michaelides Clarion

Citrus sophomore guard Caleb Richey initiates the offense in an 87-59 victory over Santa Monica on Feb. 6 at Citrus College.

MEN’S BASKETBALL ADVANCES IN OT-THRILLER

BY JOHN MICHAELIDES SPORTS EDITOR

JMICHAELIDES@CCCLARION.COM

UPCOMING MEN’S BASKETBALL WED 3/2 ANTELOPE VALLEY 7 PM

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

NO GAME NO GAME

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BASEBALL TUE 3/8 CANYONS 2 PM

THURS 3/10 CANYONS 2 PM

SAT 3/12 CANYONS 1 PM

TUE 3/15 ANTELOPE VALLEY 2:30 PM

SOFTBALL THUR THUR 3/10 3/3 RIO HONDO SANTA 2:30 PM MONICA 2:30 PM

SAT TUE 3/12 3/12 SANTIAGO BAKERSFIELD CANYON 3 PM & NOON 5 PM

WOMEN’S SWIMMING

• Friday, Mar. 3 at WSC Meet #1 at L.A. Pierce College • Saturday, Mar. 19 at WSC Meet #2 at San Marcos High School • Friday, Apr. 1 at WSC Meet #3 at L.A. Valley College

MEN’S GOLF

2:30 PM 10 AM

10:30 AM

• Sunday, Mar. 6 at Marshallia Ranch 11 AM Pt. Conception Open (Day 1) • Monday, Mar. 7 at La Purisima 11 AM Pt. Conception Open (Day 2) • Monday, Mar. 14 at College of the Desert 1 PM

Not many people gave the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team a shot heading into Saturday night’s game against the number two seed, San Bernardino Valley.

A six game losing streak midway through the season had allowed the Owls CITRUS 94 to fly under the radar.

But the team that won SBVC 91 nine of 12 coming into the second round of the playoffs was fine with playing the underdog role.

Citrus College, coming in as the 18 seed, defeated #2 San Bernardino Valley College in a wild overtime thriller 94-91 at San Bernardino Valley College on Feb. 27.

The No. 18 Fighting Owls (16-13) will travel to face No. 7 Antelope Valley College (24-6) at 7 p.m. on Mar. 2. It will be another tough test for Citrus, having lost to Antelope Valley on the road 97-89 on Jan. 9 and again at home 79-76 on Feb. 3.

Against San Bernandino, the Owls had to overcome a 41-point offensive explosion from San Bernardino Valley freshman forward Brandon Jolley.

Citrus played like the team that treated every game the past month like a playoff game and led 46-37 at the half.

Freshman guard Kenneth Cyprian was a big part of that, filling the stat sheet with 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

San Bernardino Valley flipped the script in the second half, however, outscoring Citrus 46-37 in the second half to force the game into overtime.

Things did not start the Owls’ way in the overtime period, finding themselves in a six-point hole early.

With their season on the line, Citrus answered the call and outscored San Bernardino Valley 11-2 down the stretch, taking down the two seed on their court.

Citrus sophomore guard Jordan McNellys scored a team-high 21 points, including 4-8 on three-pointers.

It will go down as an upset, but no team is willingly lining up to play the red-hot Owls right now.

Women softball woes continue

The 2016 campaign for the Citrus College softball team has not started out the way the Owls would have liked.

Citrus returned to action in a home double-header against Long Beach City College and San Diego City College on Feb. 26.

In the first game of the afternoon, Citrus LBCC 6 CITRUS 5 held a 5-4 lead in the final inning, but a tworun home run by sophSDCC 3 omore catcher Mariah CITRUS 2 Jacobo propelled Long Beach City to victory, 6-5.

The second game of the afternoon found Citrus knotted up with San Diego City at one run apiece in the seventh inning, but San Diego City scored two runs in the top of the seventh on the way to a 3-2 victory.

Citrus sophomore utility player Haley Gomez made things interesting with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh, but Citrus Citrusowls.com could not get Owls’ freshman catcher the tying run.

Celine Spathias Freshmen Jade Nua and Celine Spathias have helped provide offense in the early part of the season, each with 11 hits, five RBIs and one home run. Nua has a team-high .440 batting average.

Up next for Citrus will be a home game against Rio Hondo College on Mar. 3 at 2:30 p.m.

78-66 victory over Citrus on Feb. 27.

Mt. San Jacinto never trailed.

Citrus sophomore guard Janae Chamois had 15 points, seven assists and four steals in the loss.

Freshman guard Joy Adlao scored 18 points off the bench for Citrus.

Citrus finished 1811, including 10-4 in conference play. Citrus made the playoffs for the first time in seven years.

Stephen Im Clarion

Owls pitcher Roberto Baldanebro pitches in relief in a 7-6 victory over Rio Hondo College on Feb. 6 at Citrus College.

BASEBALL FINDS SUCCESS ON ROAD

The Citrus College baseball team has had a nice start to 2016, thanks in part to their early 4-2-1 record on the road.

While Citrus has been impressive at home, the wins they VENTURA 1 have piled CITRUS 2 up on the road have helped Citrus jump out to an early 7-4-1 record with conference play starting in a week.

The Owls will face a strong opponent in College of the Canyons when conference play begins.

Canyons has started off the new season with an impressive 9-1 record and two of the three games against Citrus will be played at College of the Canyons.

Citrus hopes to keep

up its strong play away from home. The bats have come through for Citrus, led by sophomore infielder Rudy Casarez III, who has team highs in hits (10) and RBIs (13), along with a .342 batting average.

Freshman pitcher Davis Radcliffe has been solid in his six appearances with a 3-0 record, 13 strikeouts, five walks and a 2.30 ERA. Sophomore pitcher Chris Ghosn has been impressive as well with a 1-1 record, 27 strikeouts, 10 walks and a 3.43 ERA. Citrus College will travel to face College of the Canyons at 2 p.m. on Mar. 2 in the first match-up of their three-game series.

Campus Retail Services

Vending Machines

PA Box Office Robert D. Haugh Performing Arts Center Citrus Little Theatre www.haughpac.com SS Art & Coffee Bar Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.owlbookshop.com Cashier Discounted tickets to the movies and local attractions www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv

BK Owl Bookshop Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.owlbookshop.com CC Owl CafĂŠ (lower floor) Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. http://www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/owlcafe

TC Citrus Spa (east side) For appointments call 626-335-1234 www.owlbookshop.com GR The Range Mon.-Sat, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun. 3 p.m.-9 p.m. www.citruscollege.edu/golf