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Volume LXXIII Issue 2
Trustees disagree over new Board Policy BY JAMES DUFFY V EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The Citrus College Board of Trustees disagreed over a revision to its Code of Ethics on Aug. 20. Trustee Ed Ortell requested to divide the motion between the previously agreed Code and amended provisions he contested. Ortell contended the new language in the Board’s Code of Ethics could limit his free speech rights, hurt his constituents and restrict his use of the press. His motion to divide was denied after receiving no second. Their dispute arose over differing interpretations of a Board Policy 2715 taken from “While you respect the majority and you’re willing to abide by it, you may not want to support that particular approach,” Ortell said.
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S2 and E2 parking lots to close for construction between October and December
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itrus College closed the third phase of a five-year sustainability plan. As part of the plan, solar carport stalls will be installed on the southwest of
campus. M Bar C construction was awarded a $1.8 million contract with Citrus College after a bid walk in June. M Bar C director of strategic accounts Neil Bradley said construction would begin between late October and midNovember and progress to early 2020. M Bar C marketing coordinator Kelsey Webster said her company’s innovative spirit made them a leader in solar shade structures. “Back in 1975, we opened just doing carports,” Webster said. “You’ll see them at a lot of apartment complexes. There’s just shade. There’s not solar on top. As time has gone on and that’s an
opportunity, we now have access to, putting solar on top of car ports, it was a natural progression.” Solar panels will not be installed on the southern slopes of the football stadium as previously discussed by facilities. Trees lining the football stadium will not be cut down. “That plan was an alternate and that one was cost prohibitive,” said Fred Diamond, facilities supervisor. Diamond said construction and energy storage were strategically planned to maximize state subsidies. For energy savings, the college gets 24 cents per kilowatt/hour. Facilities also benefits from grant money for reducing the college’s energy demand through retro-commissioning and transitioning to LED light bulbs. The college received a rebate for energy efficient light bulbs. The rebate is no longer available California Energy Commission offered a $250,000 grant to the college to incentivize conservation improvements campus wide in 2014. Many of the improvements to campus facilities benefited directly from successive grant disbursements. The college kept thorough records of all its energy usage to show compliance with the commission’s plan, and made them eligible for more grant money. Bradley said in an email the campus’ 1,416 panels can generate 566.4 kilowatts of power. Only some of the solar power
California Energy Commission offered a $250,000 grant to the college to incentivize conservation generated is during the day is stored. Some of the power is unusable during other high usage periods. Though the solar generated power for the college is far below its energy demand, the college negotiated a deal with Southern California Edison to reduce its energy cost in exchange for the solar power generated. Diamond said he suspects the next campus energy projects will involve dramatic changes to the state electrical and energy codes. He stays informed of energy opportunities by listening to statewide facilities management team he is part of, within the Community College Chancellor’s office. “We get all the scoop,” Diamond said.
Campus literary lights extinguish English Society disbands after five-years BY CASSIE SAMPSON STAFF REPORTER
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The English Society shut down at the end of the spring 2019 semester. Professors who could no longer moderate the club said the English Society closed due to lack of support and a shifting curriculum “It’s been a journey as to why we had to put it on hold,” said Lisa Telesca, Language Arts professor and English Society moderator. “It’s not forever; it’s on hiatus.” English curriculum changes were mandated by California Assembly Bill 705. The bill forces community college English and math professors to instruct transferlevel coursework in two semesters. The legislation accelerates students through math and English requirements to increase the graduates. But the bill also stressed professors in those subjects including the club moderators. They said they hope once their department gets used to the new workflow, the club will return.
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AZUSA POLICE CHIEF RETIRES BY DEBLI CHAVES STAFF REPORTER
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Police captain Michael Bertelsen was sworn-in as chief of the Azusa Police Department, replacing chief Stepan Hunt on Sept.16. The former chief and Citrus College administration of justice professor Hunt ended his 30-year career with his department Sept. 13. He led the police department for three years before retiring at age 51. Hunt began his career with the police department in December 1989 as a trainee. He was a supervisor, watch
commander, narcotics officer, detective, gang training officer, terrorism liaison and a member of the SWAT team. Hunt was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his role in a violent incident at a bank in 1995. During his time as chief, some of his officers were awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor by President Donald Trump, the highest national award for law enforcement. Hunt submitted his officers for the award for their conduct during an election day shooting in 2016. “To be recognized at a national level
for their heroism was just incredible and probably the highlight of my career,” Hunt said. His department hired 25 officers during his time as chief. Operations Captain Chris Grant has been with the Azusa Police Department for thirteen years. Captain Grant said the department does a lot of community outreach. “We do a lot of community engagement, it’s very important to us,” Grant said.
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Retired Azusa Police Chief Stephan Hunt
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Paranormal course enters second semester History professor encourages the study of the supernatural BY CASSIE SAMPSON STAFF REPORTER
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Citrus College history professor Bruce Solheim started teaching Paranormal Personal History course for the second time on Sept. 16. The class meets seven times per semester to discuss telepathy, clairvoyance, apparitions, angels, demons, and aliens, among other paranormal topics. Although the class does not offer credits, over 20 students registered for the fall semester. Solheim explained many students repeat the class to share and listen to others’ experiences. He said he didn’t know what to expect when the class started, saying students might show up in witch costumes. But he said he realized his students are like “people you see at the grocery store.” Students of all ages registered, but Solheim said he noticed a lack of young students. He said he helps students examine their experiences in a safe environment and fosters a community who won’t ridicule beliefs. “The people are very respectful of one another,” Solheim said. Students in the paranormal class exchange paranormal ideas as well as interact with guest speakers.
Cristian Sanchez Clarion Solheim rocks on a swing reading his new book “Timeless Deja Vu,” on Sept. 11 behind the ED building.
Solheim’s syllabus praises his students’ courage for not being “afraid of the truth and stand ready to help your fellow beings prepare.” Guest speakers include Peruvian shaman Esther Jenkins, self-described alien abductee Terry Lovelace, hypnotherapist Yvonne Smith and psychic medium Sheena Metal. Yvonne Smith works with UFO abduction claims and has written three books on the subject. “I think Bruce’s paranormal class is important because people need to know there is, what I term as ‘high strangeness’ that
hundreds of people experience, which, at times, is very difficult to explain,” Smith said. During her guest lecture she plans to explain how people are taken, what happens while onboard the spacecraft and the different types of alien beings. The class concludes a couple days before Halloween. This year students are invited to an on-campus field trip to the Tech C building. Solheim said he created the trip after talking to custodians who said the building is haunted. He said the first class’s paranormal investigation backfired
when word got out he was coming. He took the class to a Steak Corral on Route 66, but he said the owner was frustrated by the arrival of news reporters. Solheim’s memoirs’ “Timeless” and “Timeless: Deja Vu” focus on his paranormal experiences. The books are required reading for the class. “Timeless Deja Vu,” came out in March while Timeless Trinity, the third book in the “Timeless” trilogy comes out next year. He said he did not intend to write a trilogy until a vision of his friend’s spirit gave him the idea for “Timeless.”
Solheim said the third “Timeless” book will be the most spiritual and deal with alien experiences he has never revealed. “If they don’t think I’m crazy now, maybe they’ll still not think I’m crazy if I come out with a third,” Solheim said. His idea for the class began after “Timeless” came out, and people shared their stories with him. “I thought, ‘why not go a little bit further, let me ask the administration if I can teach a class in the paranormal,’” Solheim said. “And nobody is more surprised than me that they said ‘yes.” Since assigning the memoirs for class reading, Solheim says he is better prepared. He has also written a comic book, “Snarc,” debuting this year. The book mixes science fiction, humor, and adventure. Inspired by his experiences with aliens, Solheim described “Snarc” as a comic for all-ages, dealing with social issues from a half-human half-alien’s perspective. He said he wants people to think more deeply about aliens.. “The main reason people take the class is because they want a safe place to talk about those things,” he said. “And my job is to provide that safe place and also to provide some sort of framework for them to understand the phenomenon.” He said he encourages people to reveal their experiences and not hold them deep inside. “Experiencing is believing and believing is experiencing,” Solheim said.
Transfer center navigates university application process Students say program helps university transfer process BY ASHLEY ECONOMOU STAFF REPORTER
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More students are visiting the counselors at the Career and Transfer Center in the transfer process. Its offices are in the Student Services building on the second floor. Transfer applications can be a challenge, but campus resources simplify the process. Student Support Services director Jessica Lopez Jimenez leads the center. “Whether the student is interested in transferring to a CSU, a UC, or an in-state or out-of-state price university, we can assist them with that process and we do that by offering various services,” Jimenez said. Jimenez said the college offers workshops specifically crafted for each type of application, throughout the fall and spring semesters. The Career and transfer center also offers walk-in workshops that offer transfer assistance open forums where students can come in to ask any questions for all types of applications. The Career and Transfer Center have representatives from several UC schools on campus each semester. A full list of dates and times is
Ashley Economou Clarion Third year Kylie Festa, reads notebook and poses for photo outside the VA building on Sept 12. She said she plans to transfer in 2021.
posted online at the Citrus College website. Citrus also offers student trips to university campuses. Citrus organized trips to Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine this year. Jimenez encourages anyone wanting to visit other campuses to sign up for campus visits. There are still spots available to visit Cal Poly Pomona on Sep. 20. Citrus hosts transfer fairs during the fall and spring semesters. University representatives answer student questions and offer information, “So, it’s definitely another great way for students to get informa-
tion,” Jimenez said. Jimenez said once applications are submitted, her department hosts “Next Step Workshops.” They advise students on what to do after university acceptance,” Jimenez said. The workshops focus on deadlines and housing applications. Raquel Gutierrez, a STEM and Transfer counselors, hosted a workshop on creating a TAP account for acceptance into the University of California last week. Gutierrez stopped to help students who had questions. She gave insightful tips and made the application process simpler. Second-year Citrus student Erica Loren-Grace Pinal, 20,
expects to transfer in spring 2020. Pinal attended several transfer admissions workshops. “I think the websites are helpful,” Pinal said. “But I think having someone break them down and having the counselors work with admissions at the UCs is helpful because they’re meeting with them and they’re telling our counselors directly what part of the applications are more important. “They’re telling them the little tips and tricks about what they are receiving on the UC side, so I think it’s kinda more helpful to hear it that way.” Pinal says she feels more confident after attending the workshops,
She said that the workshops have helped her keep on top of deadlines and structure her applications. The center also offers advice for private university transfers. The Common Application and Coalition, two most popular application websites are. They provide a simplified, user-friendly applications to private universities. Jimenez said she encourages students to take advantage of available resources. Flyers with workshop times can be found at the Student Services building, online on Citrus College website and on their instagram profile, @citruscollege_ctc.
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LUSA CELEBRATES HISPANIC CULTURE El Grito kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15 BY NATALIE SANCHEZ
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture and history from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in honor of the independence day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. The celebration began in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson as a weeklong celebration. President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebration into a monthlong event in 1988. Latinos Unidos Student Association is a club for Latino and non-Latino students to talk and learn about each other’s culture. The club provides support through communal potluck, open discussions about minority life and informing DACA recipients of their rights. L.U.S.A. is also one of the most consistent clubs on campus. The club has been around for over 10 years and remains active. L.U.S.A. club member Brittany Andrews said accepting and understanding her identity was a struggle for her as a biracial woman, until she joined in 2011. “It changed my life,” Andrews said. “I learned more about myself being a Puerto Rican woman, being a Latina, the different things that we face and the similar experiences we have all gone through.” When she joined L.U.S.A., Andrews also rebuilt the Black Student Union on campus.
Natalie Sanchez Clarion Mariachi band plays on a float stating Long Live Mexico in the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept.8 in East Los Angeles.
“L.U.S.A became a bridge for the BSU,” Andrews said. “I started attending L.U.S.A. and became more active in that club. “It was a blessing because that club also supported the Black Student Union, which was a club we hadn’t had for years here on campus.” Andrews spent many semesters as secretary of L.U.S.A. She now serves as an unofficial adviser to the club experience as a club leadership. L.U.S.A. will host the Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in the Campus Center Mall in October. The weeklong event includes different hispanic foods, music, dancing, churro eating contests and opportunities to learn about different hispanic cultures. Club president, Victor Urega, said L.U.S.A. tries to incorporate ideas from all club members to plan events. “We leave it open for the club members and club officers so we
can all brainstorm,” Urega said. “Everyone has an equal opportunity to have an opinion and vote on what we want to do as a club.” Many nations embody Hispanic culture from different regions of the world. L.U.S.A. offers a monthly potluck, Hanging Out with L.U.S.A. L.U.S.A. also hosts political discussions. “We do talk about politics quite a bit,” Urega said. “We want to do things the right way. If we want to advocate for ourselves, our community, our future generations, we want to do it proper. We want to follow the rules, follow the law, and if possibly changing the laws if it is fair and equal for everyone.” Citrus student trustee Nancy Gonzalez attributes her connections to student leadership on campus to her decision to join L.U.S.A. in fall 2018. “Through L.U.S.A. I was able to go to the (Inter Club Council) meetings on Mondays and from there I was introduced to more people in
Natalie Sanchez Clarion Woman in mariachi dress twirls through the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 8 in East Los Angeles.
leadership,” Gonzalez said. “I would receive a lot of compliments on the fliers I would create for L.U.S.A. and as I continued to meet people, the seed to be Commissioner of Activities for ASCC was planted in my mind.” After serving her term as activities commissioner in spring 2019, Gonzalez ran for student trustee. Since joining the club, Gonzalez met people in campus leadership, found the encouragement to be a leader on campus and maintained a steady support system, L.U.S.A., that wanted to see her succeed. L.U.S.A. also provides informa-
tion and help to DACA recepients and undocumented students. Last year, L.U.S.A. held a DACA forum with a representative from UCI, a DACA student from Mt. SAC and a lawyer who specializes in helping undocumented families and students. “It’s the best way to go, to be well informed about what our rights are and how to address such topics,” said Urega. Urega said L.U.S.A. members who joined ASCC are hoping to form a Dream Center at Citrus. The Dream Center would be a place for Spanish speaking students and
Campus gets a Vegucation Vegan non-profit hosts festival in campus center mall BY NATALIE SANCHEZ MANAGING EDITOR
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The founder of a Vegan non-profit spoke at Citrus about her inspiration for rejecting meat. WhyBeVegan founder Karie DeLalla hosted her organization’s first event at Citrus College before the fall semester began. “I wanted more people to be able to know the reasons why you would want to be vegan,” DeLalla said. “Once you know the reasons why it becomes an easy choice.” The vegan organization hosted the Vegucation Fair for on Aug. 24 in the Campus Center Mall. The main quad boomed with booths of vegan lifestyle, with vegan merchandise, learning opportunities, and guest speakers.
Featured guest speakers included Connie Spence, whose vegan nom de guerre is the Vegan Batgirl. Spence outlined vegan consumer habits, their implications to animal death, and a historical overview of our food system. Vegucation is a nonprofit purely vegan vendor, sponsored by VegEvents, that hosts educational vegan food fairs and was founded by Karie DeLalla. “I started WhyBeVegan.org about two years ago. I was driving back from visiting my daughter at UC Davis when the name WhyBeVegan.com popped into my head out of nowhere..and I said yes! I can do that,” Delalla said. The Vegucation Fair at Citrus was Why Be Vegan’s first public event. “My goal is always to introduce people to veganism and to show people “why” they would want to be vegan,” DeLalla said. “I do believe I reached that goal in this event because several people told me they were now interested in being vegan.” DeLalla went vegan 10 years ago and since felt a passion for teaching others about the benefits of veganism. “I’ve spent my time since then learning as much as I can, taking
courses in plant based nutrition, listening to speakers, reading books and articles and becoming more involved with the vegan community,” DeLalla said. DeLalla credits several documentaries, organizations, and institutions for shedding light on meat consumption, the meat industry, and its harsh effects on the environment. For example, the fires in the Amazon Rainforest have forced many vegan organizations to speak out against the meat industry because beef and dairy farmers are accused of starting the fires to make way for grazing pastures. Animal rights non-profit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said cattle ranching has been a large influence on the drastic rise of deforestation since the early 1970s. Discovering the impact of the meat industry, DeLalla decided to change her lifestyle and go vegan. “The meat industry itself is concerned with profits above all else, and therefore, the animals are treated as property,” DeLalla said. “The amount of animals killed per year for food is astronomical. The majority of animals live very short, very miserable lives and then are sent to slaughter.”
Felise Alaichamy Clarion Karie DeLalla, organizer of the event and founder of WhyBeVegan.org, stands at her informational booth on Aug. 24 at the Vegucation Fair held on the Citrus College campus.
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BANDS BATTLE IT OUT FOR SPOT AT L.A. COUNTY FAIR Bands compete against each other for a chance to headline at L.A. County Fair BY VICMAN THOME FEATURES EDITOR
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Dozens of musicians competed for a spot on the L.A. County Fair’s Main Stage. They were visibly uneasy -- some spat, some sweat, others tuned their instruments. Members of Thursdays in Suburbia, a band of 13 to 15 year-olds stood calmly as they waited. Thursdays’ drummer Johnny Shackel said he was nervous before the show. “We’re just here to have fun,” Shackel said. Despite their age, the band competed in two other battles and won a Warped Tour battle in 2018. Thursdays in Suburbia defeated eight other bands to claim their spot on the Main Stage at the Minor League Music Festival at the L.A. County Fair. Two stages were set up in the Fox Theater to house the annual Battle of the Bands event. On each stage bands competed to determine who will rock out at the two-day music event at the county fair. About 80 people attended the event. The night started off with Ear Ringers, a band from East L.A. The five member indie rock band made
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The bassist of Strawberry Army lies on the floor of the stage as she gets into her solo on Sept. 7 in the Fox Theater in Pomona.
the audience dance and sing. This was The Ear Ringers’ first battle of the bands competition which came as a surprise since they had a large number of fans there to show support. Michelle Recinos, a super fan of Ear Ringers, was very excited to get to see her favorite band perform for the first time. “I’m excited, it’s gonna be a fun event,” Recinos said. As the Ear Ringers wrapped up their last song, the audience was directed to view the opposite stage were the next band was starting to play. Joynoise, a self produced band of three, started off by maintaining the same strong energy with the audience. The audience became an aggressive mosh pit once Joynoise began
to shred their guitars.The spontaneous mosh pit that opened up brought the audience closer together, both literally and figuratively, as they bonded over their combined love of hard rock music. The following band was Court Verano, which brought a more relaxing sound. Taylor McNarmara, drummer for Court Verano, described their genre as “a classic indie sound.” Court Verano is familiar with the Fox Theater because they have played there before, said McNarmara. “We’re super grateful for the people here,” McNarmara said. The next band, Thursdays in Suburbia, gave the audience a high energy rock vibe. Serina Tario, female vocalist of
English from page 1 “It’s very time consuming and our hearts are broken,” Telesca said. “It’s our baby,” The English Society flourished for five years. Each semester the Society’s student-submitted poetry event grew larger. Club membership rose. The club moderators Jana Fossum and Telesca took students on field trips, organized an annual Halloween party, and an end of the semester tea party. “It really was a different way to work with the students,” Fossum said, whose club’s mission encouraged literature appreciation. The annual poetry festival, the club’s most attended event at Citrus, was attended by the college Superintendent/President, Geraldine M. Perri, in the Spring. The festival encouraged students to submit a poem and read it in hopes of winning prizes and recognition. “If there is one thing that maybe can survive, and it is up to our department, is the poetry festival,” Telesca said. The English Society did not meet the Academic Senate’s requirements for a committee, which meant Fossum and Telesca served as moderators in their free time. “It’s nobody’s fault; all faculty are required to be on two committees in addition to our load,” Telesca said. “The English Society does not count as a committee.” The professors said if the English Society could have counted as a committee, the group may not have met its end. “A broader umbrella for what could count as committee work might help.” Telesca said.
Ralph Bautista Clarion Kacie Tesoro and Lambert Cheung read together on Aug. 29 in the library.
The English Society worked also gave students leadership in club decisions. “It’s a disservice to students that our committee work happens behind closed doors as opposed to the English Society where you’re really engaged,” Fossum said. The Society closed after its yearend tea party. Language Arts and Library Dean Gina Hogan attended the event and explained the club’s options if it continued meeting. “The students did talk about them continuing and doing their own thing, which we were like ‘yes, do it, we support you,’” Fossum said. “It was really a place for them to feel welcome and that’s what I feel bad about when these clubs have to stop because they are places for students to feel welcomed.” A new club, the Book Owls, was co-founded by former English Society member Lambert Cheung. He said he never thought he would become the leader of the club. English Prof. Eiland is the new adviser. “We want to give former members of the English Society a
club they can hold onto until they graduate,” Cheung said. Another former English Society member Irene Cruz said she believes an English club should continue to connect literature students. “As an English major and as a reader, I like having a place to go where I can talk about literature, as well as finding out what to do with an English degree,” Cruz said. Cheung already has club events planned for the semester. He said his goal is to keep the club going long enough for Telesca and Fossum to reconstitute English Society, or to “pass the torch” of the Book Owls to future students. Fossum said her favorite memory was seeing someone dressed as Edgar Allan Poe at their first Halloween Festival. Telesca said was watching the growth of the poetry festival every year was her best reward. “We’ve had tears with the kids,” she said as she wept. The Book Owls meet from 2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Student Center.
the night, surprised the crowd with a powerful voice and dance moves to go with it. After the second Thursdays in Suburbia’s set was over, the audi-
ence rushed to the opposite stage to find Zoe Infante and her twin sister Rio Infante rocking out on the second stage. Zoe rocked lead vocals while her twin sister Rio jammed out on the bass. The audience responded with the largest and longest mosh pit of the night. As the night went on, 3LH brought an upbeat and fun sound and the audience’s feet moved faster than they had all night. Rafa Herredia, the lead singer of the band, said 3HL has been playing together since middle school. Now, the band plays shows bouncing from L.A. to Nevada. “The first song we learned to play was ‘La Bamba’”, Herredia said chuckling. Sola Luna finished up the night with songs like ,“Wake Up Next to You”. Singer of the band Zack Southers gleamed with confidence going into the competition. “I just came here with the intention of kicking everyone’s ass,” Southers said.
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ART EXHIBIT Peddling influence in faculty
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faculty art exhibit is open through Oct. 3 in the Visual Arts Gallery, VA 120. “Under the Influence” shows the work of several visual arts faculty in several media: concrete and muslin, ceramic, oil, acrylic and ready-made, surreal and abstract. Each piece lists the artist’s motivation and explanation of their work. Art student Juniper Vu attended a reception of the artwork on Sept. 11. “I think it’s cool knowing that the professors here like to do art on their own time,” Vu said. Artists walked the gallery, answering questions about their work at the reception. The artists hosted a lecture in the VA building with dozens of students after the exhibit had opened. Three of the artists, Katie Grip, Cintia Segovia and Jennifer Rochlin, explained their process. Each artist had a different reason for their creation. Grip said her own drawing style captures the body or face, and making it slightly off, creating an off-balance look to her artwork. “The artist might have one intention and the viewer sees something totally different,” Grip said. “It’s that funhouse in the middle where we can simultaneously appreciate our differences and where we connect.” Segovia said she incorporate wit, comedy and her immigrant experience in her art pieces. Citrus ceramics art professor Jennifer Rochlin said she enjoys the small imperfections that create her unique style. Her work was “called gnarly in the New York Times.” Ceramics professor Mike Hillman said his inspiration was a method he learned called ‘coiling,’ in which he wraps and weaves long strands of clay. He learned the method from a high school teacher. He now teaches the method to his students. Beginning drawing teacher Daniel Schmitt attended the exhibit, in which he is included. “It’s kind of surreal seeing your artwork on display,” Schmitt said. “You go here, and you’re not sure if you’re going to make it. And now, my art is displayed here.” The art exhibit will be on display in the Art Gallery in the VA building from Sept. 4 through Oct. 3.
Left-Top: Faculty artists, from left, Katie Grip, Dyane Duffy, Mark Wessel, Maryann Rachford, Mike Hillman, Daniel Schmidt, Samantha Roth, and Jennifer Rochlin on Sept. 11, 2019, at the “Under the Influence” Faculty Art Exhibit reception. Photo by Felise Alaichamy Top-Middle: Jason Hoyos’ view of Mike Hillman’s ceramic pieces from above. Top-Right: Mary Powers, studio arts major, looks at Cintia Alejandra Segovia’s “Ventanas Sin Muros” (“Windows Without Walls”). Middle-Left: Jason Hoyos, psychology major, peers into Mike Hillman’s white ceramic vase. Middle: Jerick Palacio, studio art major, closely examines Matt Jackson’s acrylic painting “Brass Ring.” Right-Middle: Juniper Vu, who is considering a major in art, reads the blurb of Jennifer Rochlin’s earthenware pieces. Right-Bottom: “Grape” by Adian Culverson.
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James Duffy Clarion Citrus trustees Edward Ortell and Sue Keith discuss revision to the board ethics policy on Aug. 20.
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Ortell also writes for a Duarte newspaper. Ortell voiced concern for the policy’s restriction on communication to the press and public about opinions contrary to the board’s decision. “Also, it says it’s unethical to speak out, and I think that’s just so counter to free speech,” Ortell said. The language Ortell opposed was drawn, under the heading “Board as a unit,” in the League of Community Colleges of California “The Ethical and Lawful Board of Trustees California Community Colleges.” In the document, the conduct of trustees is proscribed. “Once the board has decided on a policy or position, a trustee must be prepared to support it publicly,” the ethics document describes. “It is unethical to try to use authority independently from the board, to speak out against, or to try to sabotage a board decision.” “It shouldn’t be unethical to exercise your right to free speech,” Ortell said. “I don’t think one should be restricted in terms of speaking out on an issue.” Trustee Joanne Montgomery said the policy would not compel a member to publicly support something they opposed. Ortell disagreed again. “It doesn’t say that; It says you must,” Ortell said. “No it doesn’t, it says it is unethical to try to authority independent of the board.” “No it doesn’t,” Keith
responded. She re-read the Board Policy to the crowd. All except Ortell approved the new policy. He loudly voted with a “no.” Dickerson said she understood Ortell’s concern, but said she had a different reading of the policy. “What I understood about this policy to say is that as a trustee, when I’m out in public, even if I have had disagreements with an issue the board has considered that I publicly would say that the board has supported or not supported x,” Dickerson said. “I think what that says is, I don’t go to my city council and say as a trustee this is what we should do.” American Council of Trustees and Alumni President Michael Poliakoff emailed a statement in response to the new Board Policy. “Trustees have a fiduciary responsibility to the institution, the students and the taxpayers,” Poliakoff said. “Transparency is key to maintaining a healthy and trusting relationship with all of the institution’s stakeholders. “A well-governed board should foster a culture of debate and deliberation, as the parties decide what is best for the institution. Board members have a duty of loyalty to the institution, but a gag order may undermine the trustee’s duty of obedience to mission and to law.” Board President Sue Keith also supported the Board Policy, but has a different interpretation with her interpretation.
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JUST PLAIN ENGLISH “It’s very time consuming and our hearts are broken,” Telesca said. “It’s our baby,” The English Society flourished for five years. Each semester the Society’s student-submitted poetry event grew larger. Club membership rose. The club moderators Jana Fossum and Telesca took students on field trips, organized an annual Halloween party, and an end of the semester tea party. “It really was a different way to work with the students,” Fossum said, whose club’s mission encouraged literature appreciation. The annual poetry festival, the club’s most attended event at Citrus, was attended by
the college superintendent/ president, Geraldine Perry, in the Spring. The festival encouraged students to submit a poem and read it in hopes of winning prizes and recognition. “If there is one thing that maybe can survive, and it is up to our department, is the poetry festival,” Telesca said. The English Society did not meet the Academic Senate’s requirements for a committee, which meant Fossum and Telesca served as moderators in their free time. “It’s nobody’s fault; all faculty are required to be on two committees in addition to our load,” Telesca said. “The English Society does not count as a
Daniela Navarro Clarion Professor Stephan Hunt instructs a child at Azusa Senior Center on Sept. 12
“I don’t feel like it’s a gag order at all,” Keith said. “I just feel it’s the best way we can operate as a board.” Keith said board members could still oppose issues they disagreed with, but not in their capacity as a board member. “When in law, our authority is only us as a board,” Keith said. “Individuals don’t need permission from the board to even make suggestions even for something to do with our own community.” Trustee Barbara Dickerson approved the measure. She offered a different interpretation of the policy from Keith. “I don’t see it bringing about disagreement,” Dickerson said. “The code of ethics does not say board members cannot disagree. It is, really referencing speaking in public outside of a board meeting in your community, using your platform as a trustee to then opine on an issue. The board may not even take a position on the issue.” Ortell said he was concerned controversial topics would divide the Board, and the new policy would stifle debate. But Keith said the policy does not depart from trustees’ previous behavior expectation. “Once a board has made a decision, the only person who can speak for the board is the board president,” Keith said. “There wasn’t a second for separating that document, but he was able to say what he wanted to say.”
“Chief Hunt has always put the community first.” Grant said Hunt is a tenacious leader who looks out for the best interest of the community. Grant said Hunt is selfless and someone he looks up too. “Chief Hunt attributed many of his leadership qualities and core values in the experience he had in the army. He brought those experiences with him to the police department,” said the Azusa Police Department website. Hunt was involved with the Homeless assistance liaison program to help the homeless in the San Gabriel Valley Riverbed. He said the Azusa police department brings resources to the homeless. “We are not just about enforcement, we are out there doing outreach,” said Hunt. He said he needs to balance law and order with compassion and take the compassionate approach. The riverbed has cleaned up efforts right now. He believes people need to recognize that it’s our drinking water and that the area is not designed to be inhabited yet the population has increased annually. The police department have found people melting lead in areas where water flows, including running generators, debris, garbage and feces. The police department works with all community partners to encourage the homeless to move on. “Just because you’re homeless doesn’t give you a pass to commit
crimes, that’s the delicate part,” Hunt said. Azusa resident of 24 years, Diana Torres, said she believes the homicide rate increased. She said the police department has not done enough to change it. “I always hear about shootings and it scares me,” Torres said. Hunt said the homicide rate has not increased, although there have been 5 murders in Azusa in the last 12 months. The police department has also been working with school districts to instruct parents on what to look for when their kids are risk of gang affiliation. Hunt was an advisor for the police explorer program. “Seeing that violence at such a young age is concerning to me as chief, so that’s why we are trying to work with youth programs to give to kids,” Hunt said. Hunt also teaches Criminal Justice classes at Citrus, where he earned his Associates Degree in Administration of Justice. Hunt will continue teaching at Citrus College even after his retirement. Many of his former students he taught now work in law enforcement. “I really want to be remembered for my sense of community and problem solving,” Hunt said. The City Council honored Hunt . His last day as chief was September 13. Hunt will travel to Italy with his wife and daughter. He said he has to make up the lost time. “I have a little bit of marriage maintaining to do,”Hunt said.
committee.” The professors said if the English Society could have counted as a committee, the group may not have met its end. “A broader umbrella for what could count as committee work might help.” Telesca said The English Society worked also gave students leadership in club decisions. “It’s a disservice to students that our committee work happens behind closed doors as opposed to the English Society where you’re really engaged,” Fossum said. The Society closed after its year-end tea party. Language Arts and Library Dean Gina Hogan attended the event and explained the club’s options if it continued meeting. “The students did talk about them continuing and doing their own thing, which we were like ‘yes, do it, we support you,’” Fossum said. “It was really a place
for them to feel welcome and that’s what I feel bad about when these clubs have to stop because they are places for students to feel welcomed.” A new club, the Book Owls, was co-founded by former English Society member Lambert Cheung. He said he never thought he would become the leader of the club. “We want to give former members of the English Society a club they can hold onto until they graduate,” Cheung said. Another former English Society member Irene Cruz said she believes an English club should continue to connect literature students. “As an English major and as a reader, I like having a place to go where I can talk about literature, as well as finding out what to do with an English degree,” Cruz said. Cheung already has club events planned for the semester.
He said his goal is to keep the club going long enough for Telesca and Fossum to reconstitute English Society, or to “pass the torch” of the Book Owls to future students. Fossum said her favorite memory was seeing someone dressed as Edgar Allan Poe at their first Halloween Festival. Telesca said was watching the growth of the poetry festival every year was her best reward. “We’ve had tears with the kids,” she said as she wept.
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Apart from the cool weather and school, fall is the start of one of America’s favorite pastimes: Football. Oh yes, football season is finally here and coaches, players and fans have a lot to say about how this season is shaping up. Our football program last season was definitely a successful one. We finished overall with seven wins and only four losses, with averages of 210 rushing yards and 156.5 passing yards. We averaged 36 points per game and had 14 passing touchdowns. In an exclusive interview with the head coach of our football team Ron Ponciano, he revealed several key aspects of his coaching philos-
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his players. “The strategies have changed over all these decades of coaching. You have to go slower. You really hope that within all the parameters and stuff you go through, everybody’s an expert” Coach Poncianosaid. Despite the excitement for the new season from all of our football coaches and players alike, there are a number of concerns that Head Coach Ponciano has expressed. Aside from the normal concerns of winning and losing there might just be some that aren’t thought of that often. “Besides getting enough meal money is that, figuratively speaking, they stay hungry and they stay humble because if they have those two things, it always pays off” Coach Ponciano said. It’s no surprise that being humble is a necessity in today’s day and age. However, there are still some instances where players disregard this necessity. Another problem that might
surprise some would be a football players uneasiness about contact. It does seem strange that someone in a contact sport does not want contact, but it is not uncommon. Coach Ponciano breaks his concern down into two parts “A) you get a kid injured and B) football is a tough guy sport.” His view is that you need to understand that this is football and you need to understand that you will be hit. While talking with Head Coach Ponciano he talked about what he did in the past, what he sees in the present, and how he was going to prepare his players for the future. He has been a coach for roughly 35 years at Citrus and some might begin to think about how to keep up that level of dedication all these years. His answer is simple: “what drives me is the development of character.” So watch closely as Head Coach Ron Ponciano develops his possibly problematic team, into a coalition of champions.
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ophy, how he adjusts his strategies with new and incoming players, and a bit on his concerns for this season. The truth is, skill is refined in the workouts and practices before the games, and according to Ponciano the workouts are ok. Depending how you view the term ok, this could really be either good or bad. He goes on to reveal that “we have a pretty talented football team, but they lack work ethic.” Ponciano is very passionate about seeing his players and his students, continuing to strive towards and achieve their personal goals. He says “it just drives me crazy when I see people not reaching their potential or not working towards their potential.” Most people will say that that is one of a coach’s main responsibilities and Coach Ponciano does not feel differently at all. In fact in the 35 years he’s been coaching at Citrus College. One of the only things he adjusts is how he reaches
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Citrus College Women’s Volleyball lost its first four games. The Owls faced both the Pasadena City College Lancers and the Ventura College Pirates on Sept. 13. Both teams defeated the Owls, who sank to 0-6 on Friday. The Lancers blanked the Owls 3 sets to 0 in the first game. The Owls won one of four sets to the Pirates. The match did not start well for the Owls. They trailed 9-7 early in the first set. Once the Lancers grabbed the lead, they did not let
go. The Owls could not keep up with the Lancers’ points. Pasadena City freshman Izabella Hernandez sealed a 25-15 first set win with her serve. The Lancers won the second set 25-12. The Owls’ trailed 10-5 early in the second set. The Lancers had a commanding 14-9 lead, and went on an 11-3 run past the Owls. The Owls trailed again in the third of three sets. The Owls surged back from a six point deficit with a 10-6 run, making the score 21-19. Citrus lost the match with a failed jump serve by Citrus Owls Freshman Aaliyah Robles. The final set score was 25-20. The Owls’ losing streak continued against the Ventura College Pirates, but Citrus’ point deficits were not as deep. The team lost three sets out of four sets to one, by 18-25, 19-25, 25-18, 19-25.
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