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Hayden Hall given new life The renovated 83-year-old hall will hold faculty meetings BY ALEX LOMELI STAFF REPORTER
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Hayden Hall, the newly-renovated building on the northeast side of campus, reaches its final days of completion, according to Director of Facilities and Construction Fred Diamond. The building served students over its eight-decade lifespan as a lecture hall and health center, according to an excerpt from the Online Archive of California. Now, Hayden Hall’s new function will be an official atheneum or library/conference hall for all Citrus faculty, Diamond said. Faculty meetings will continue to take place in various offices around campus, however, the brand new Hayden Hall will serve as a functioning space for meetings to accommodate more faculty conferences. As a result of the extra space, the Citrus College Faculty Association and Academic Senate will now have offices in the hall, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Claudette Dain said. Built in 1934 and opening the following year, the 83-year-old hall was scheduled for a rebuilding and modernization with a budget of $4 million as part of the Facilities and Master Plan, a 10-year plan created by a Citrus College committee that laid out new constructions to be done for the campus in order of priority of importance. The sequencing of projects on this plan is based on need and to make sure the least amount of disruption to the campus is achieved, Dain said. After the process of approval between boards, committees and the state of California, Hayden Hall was ready for construction. The hall stands with its original foundation and exterior fully renovated. Aside from the foundation, the building was stripped of everything on the interior and is newly upgraded SEE HAYDEN • PAGE 5
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College supports DACA aspirants Citrus administration responds to President Donald Trump’s plan to end DACA BY MALCOLM CASTELLI NEWS EDITOR
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President Donald Trump’s administration announced Sept. 5 it would end the Obama era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals act that protects an estimated 800,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation and gives them the right to work in the United States and attain an education at welcoming colleges like Citrus. In a schoolwide email that outlined Citrus College’s steps going forward, Superintendent/President Dr. Geraldine Perri affirmed that the Citrus Community College District remains invested in the success and inclusion of all its students. Wednesday afternoon, Milo Yiannopoulos’ site, the owner of
which is the instigator of the recent University of California, Berkeley protests that caught national attention, was forwarded the email by an anonymous Citrus student. The alt-right website condemned Perri’s email for not supporting possible students who may or may not have been displaced by DACA recipients. Admission to California community colleges requires that a student only have a high school degree or equivalent and may accept any non-resident under the same terms. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the first Latino chancellor of the California Community Colleges system, issued a statement that day dictating strong support for California students affected by what Oakley said is a “heartless and senseless decision”
by the Trump administration. Robert Sammis, head of human resources at Citrus, said the overall response as a college has been “shock and dismay” at the Trump administration’s decision. The announcement Sept. 5 came from Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who outlined the administration’s reasoning, declaring the DACA policy unconstitutionally enacted. Sessions said the Department of Homeland Security would begin initiating a wind-down process, forcing Congress to act within a six-month window to institute new policy. New applications will not be accepted. “For all of those (DACA) that are concerned about your status during the 6 month period, you have nothing to worry about - No
action!,” Trump said on Twitter Sept. 7, making clear the indefinite position recipients of DACA find themselves in for the next six months. Jacob Knapp, legal counsel to the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, and Chancellor’s Office of the CCC system, Acting General Counsel, made it clear in a statewide memo that the rescission does not impact a student’s ability to attend school, qualify for exemptions for non-resident tuition fees (AB 540 students), and apply for financial aid in the state of California at this time. Citrus only requires proof of residency, not how it was obtained, so it is unknown exactly how many students at Citrus are a part of the DACA program, several eminent SEE DACA • PAGE 5
owls still book review: seeking first win “ali’s bees” Citrus has lost its first two games by a combined six points
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college ensures daca protection for dreamers We at Citrus College must do what we can to assist our DACA students and community. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, allows recipients, known as Dreamers, to attend public schools, receive work visas, and be protected from deportation. There are about 800,000 people that will be affected, and over 222,000 live in California, according to Pew Research. On Sept. 5 Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced President Donald Trump’s callous decision to end the Obama-era executive order, which promised protection for undocumented people brought into the country as children. California will be the state that is most affected, with up to half a trillion dollars in lost national GDP over the next decade, according to the Center for American Progress. The president’s announcement gives Congress until March 5, 2018, to act. That’s not much time, even when Congress is actually getting things done. This gives Trump and the GOP in congress a bargaining chip. They can now insist that any legislation that moves forward to protect recipients of DACA includes language allowing the construction of a southern border wall. With so much at stake it is important to understand the impact that the end of DACA could have on Citrus College. For all intents and purposes, the Dreamers are American. Some DACA students may not even remember being brought to the U.S. because of their young age. They grew up here and some have no recollection of their countries of origin. Dreamers are our neighbors, families, and fellow students. We cannot allow their lives to be turned upside down. It is unfair and heartless for the
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federal government to ask the Dreamers for their trust only to rescind that offer, and use the information given to the government in good faith against them. An email sent to students on Sept. 5 by Citrus College President/Superintendent Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, makes clear that Citrus College and all California community colleges will do what they can to aid students affected by this decision. The email also encourages compassion towards those who may be af-
fected and having feelings of anxiety. Any student who feels overwhelmed and would like assistance can contact the Student Health Center. Students who are unsure of their status or need help with immigration resources should contact Dr. Gerald Sequeira, Dean of Enrollment Services. Free legal workshops are scheduled to be held on campus regarding DACA students’ rights and legal assistance. Our student body must do what
they can to assist those who will be affected. Use your First Amendment right to free speech and peacefully assemble to voice your opinions. In November 2018, all 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate will be contested. Register to vote. Call your senators and your respective congressperson. Pressure Congress into taking action. DACA students need a voice now, so let’s act now.
FOR HEALTH SERVICES: Student Health Center: (626) 914-8671 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean of Enrollment Services, Gerald Sequeira (626) 914-8519
OPINION
Do not face depression alone
BY CHARITY WANG STAFF REPORTER
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Every day we are constantly exposed to stress. But what happens if every day manages to consume us? A rising issue for us college students is a debilitating state of mental health caused by stress, anxiety and depression. The increased risk of substance abuse and suicide are some of the most serious complications resulting from mental health issues. Suicide was found to be most common cause of death for people between ages 18 and 24, according to a study found in the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Depression and anxiety can affect how stressful a situation actually is, how people work, and how people see themselves. It’s not healthy to suppress and hide mental health issues. However, reaching out for help is often difficult. Being faced with skepticism and receiving the “you’ll get over it” response may lead someone with mental issues to think that they are alone in their plight. Some people dismiss the existence of mental health issues and believe them to be simply “mindsets,” or as something that can be changed on a whim. Mental health may not be a com-
fortable topic to address, but ignorance makes it even harder for those who suffer from these issues to reach out to loved ones and close confidants. Only 25 percent of adults with mental health symptoms believe that people are caring and sympathetic to persons with mental illness, according to 2007 survey conducted by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. On Sept. 12, Citrus College hosted the Mental Health Fair in the Campus Center Mall. Information on the importance of mental health was provided for all students. For those that need help, the campus also has services providing counseling. These services are made possible by the Health Services fee that all students pay before the start of the semester. When seeking mental health services, a student can go to the Health Center in the Student Services building, SS 147. Services such as crisis intervention and short-term mental health services are offered. The Health Center can also help refer students to other helpful sources, if needed. A student is allowed up to five visits per semester. There is no charge for counseling, and always kept in confidentiality.
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There are also outside sources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the 211 Directory. If you don’t know where to start, the organization Mental Health First Aid has started a campaign called
“Be the Difference.” This organization helps educate people on mental health. For those who want to help, become educated in the importance of mental health. Get involved in events
and reach out to those that need help. Show those who are suffering that they aren’t alone. Be the shoulder of support for someone and remember there is no shame in asking for help.
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• SEPT. 13 & 14 - STUDENT RESOURCE FAIR
The resource fair will provide information for students on what resources and programs are available on campus. The two-day campus event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Campus Center Mall.
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The Mobile Food Pantry will make the first of its four stops on campus, providing 30 to 40 pounds of food resources per students in need. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the truck will be at the Campus Center Mall. The food truck will also visit on Oct. 12, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. • OCT. 12 - TRANSFER FAIR FALL 2017
The Transfer Center will host the annual fall transfer fair. Students will learn about transfer admission requirements and have the opportunity to speak with representatives from universities such as UCLA, UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State San Bernardino and many more schools. The campus event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Campus Center Mall. • OCT. 13 & 14 - A NIGHT OF MUSIC FROM FILM: WHEN YOU WISH...
The Citrus Sierra Wind Symphony will take the stage for its annual A Night of Music from Film. This year’s concert will showcase songs from family movies, such as “Mary Poppins”, “Aladdin”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Frozen”, “Fantasia” and many more.
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Issue 1 Page 5: The Clarion ran astrology in a headline, photo caption and pull quote. The correct term is astronomy; Citrus does not have an astrology department. David Kary is an astronomy professor.
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friendship and art brings trio together Art gallery reunites professor with friends BY HANNAH WALLECK
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR HWALLECK@CCCLARION.COM
Though photography professor Amanda Keller Konya has only been a faculty member for a year, she is influencing the visual arts community on campus. Konya welcomed Carolyn Buck Vosburgh and Sandy Abrams and their art to Citrus College. Konya worked with both artists when all three worked at Brentwood Schools. Abrams taught sculpting, Buck Vosburgh was a painting teacher and Konya taught photography. Buck Vosburgh uses both flat surface and three-dimensional space to express her art. Buck Vosburgh’s close friend and colleague Abrams uses different mediums like clay and wood. Despite using different materials, both create their artwork with natural, reusable materials. The trio met in 1999 and have been close friends since then. “Both Sandy and Carolyn have been influential mentors in my life,” Konya said. “I admire them as educators, artists and independent women.” With Konya’s connection to Citrus, Buck Vosburgh and Abrams have put multiple pieces on display in VA 120. Buck Vosburgh’s love for paint complements Abrams’ unique baskets. Buck Vosburgh has art from two different series, “Sustaining Drifters”and “Bits of the Abyss.” “I work with many materials, but I love to push paint around,” Buck Vosburgh said. ”Sometimes I am the boss of the paint and it does what I want it to do. And other times the paint does some wonderful unexpected thing.” Abrams used to work with clay. However, after she retired, she began using a type of wood called rattan. She said it makes her feel centered when using rattan to create warped and uniquely twisted baskets. “I make sculptural objects that show my deep love of the natural world,” Abrams said. “Whether it’s the repeated motions of twining, felting or stitching, a sense of centeredness is created.” Konya said she appreciates both of her mentors for their persistence.
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Photography professor Amanda Keller Konya, left, helps Carolyn Buck Vosburgh hang up her artwork on Sept. 10 in VA 120. During the two months the exhibit is open, Buck Vosburgh will have many paintings on display.
When you go... WHAT: “Within SPACE” Art Gallery WHEN: Sept. 11-Nov. 9 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. WHERE: VA 120
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Carolyn Buck Vosburgh’s and Sandy Abrams’ artwork is displayed in the art gallery from Sept. 11 to Nov. 9 in VA 120. Both artists use environmentally friendly material for their creations.
“My favorite aspects of Sandy and Carolyn’s practice is their willingness
to keep challenging themselves and their constant exploration of new
school officials said. Financial Aid Advisor Guillermo Miranda said the college receives about 300 to 450 applications annually from students who have chosen to participate in the federal program, though they may not all be attending. The Financial Aid department said
there is a tendency for students to get the DACA federal program confused with the California Dream Act, which allows students brought to the U.S. before the age of 16 without documentation to apply for scholarships, grants, financial aid and BOG waivers specifically for the state of
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The exterior of Hayden Hall shows the progress of the renovated 83-year-old building on Aug. 21 at Citrus College. The hall will be officially dedicated Oct. 3 and will serve as a meeting place for faculty.
to meet the seismic standards of 2017, Diamond said. According to on-site construction finisher Gerardo, placing the rebars in the hall’s foundation to reinforce its seismic strength took hours, making it the most difficult process for some of the onsite workers. With the work of the construction firm Horizon and Diamond as
territory and tenacity in production,” Konya said. All their work fills the art gallery titled “Within SPACE”, a name both professionals came up with. However, they each have different ideas of what the title could mean. Abrams leaves it up to interpretation by the viewer. “The name of the gallery can be interpreted in many ways,” she said. “I can find space, in a sense, because I make these pots and vessels.”
California. Vice President of Student Services Dr. Martha McDonald said Citrus is looking to provide legal counsel workshops on the matter in the fall, open to all students regardless of status, but planning is still underway. “I think that you know the one
the general overseer, Hayden Hall’s one-year renovation is on time with completion being 99.5 percent done, Diamond said. Although full completion is expected in September, its official dedication will be on Oct. 3. Until Oct. 3, students should expect to see construction crews cleaning and finishing minor details. However, they may still take a look at the almost completed building. Dain thanked the community who supported Measure G and the state for its 50-percent contribution by award funds through the state
Buck Vosburgh said she has a personal connection to the name because it reflects different aspects of her art. “The exhibition title... is very open, I see my pieces as referring to the rich ecosystem within the space of the ocean”, Buck Vosburgh said. “It’s a system which is important to our planet.” Konya said after seeing Buck Vosburgh’s and Abrams’ art within the gallery, she wanted her own students to see it for themselves. “When I saw their work in this exhibition I remember thinking I wished my students could see their clever use of diverse material to connect to science and nature,” Konya said. Buck Vosburgh’s and Abrams’ connection to Konya helped not only get their artwork into the show, but also brings the trio back together again.
thing that I would want to emphasize is that we are here to support all of our students, and our priority and our efforts are to protect the rights of our student body and to fully support in their educational pursuit,” McDonald said.
Department of Finance and the Community College System. “I am very pleased with the Hayden Hall renovation project,” Dain said. Dain credited Diamond with the project. “The architect and contractor both performed well, under the oversight of our Director of Facilities and Construction, Mr. Fred Diamond.” Now with an end in sight, Hayden Hall’s 83-year lifespan will continue as a new and improved faculty conference building for Citrus to use for decades to come.
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PART-TIME COMEDY, FULL-TIME TRANSITION Transgender comedian and barista shares his career, body and life changes under comedic spotlight BY MEGAN BENDER MANAGING EDITOR
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As a child, Caleb Kline wanted to follow in the footsteps of the women in his family and work in the medical field. Originally he thought this meant he would be a surgeon. At age 10, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He thought being a pediatric endocrinologist, or someone who works with hormones, would allow him to help children like him. Kline ended up changing his mind again and thought this time, he would be a nurse. After he realized he was too queasy and squeamish for this, Kline decided he would just be a biology major as a safety net. Now, at 20 years old, Kline has made a decision: comedy and acting. Kline, part-time Starbucks barista and part-time Citrus College student, said he grew up “the potato” of his friend group. “As the ugly one of the group,” he said, “you develop a sense of humor.” He made his dreams of being a comedian clear at the age of 12 when he
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He has created some pathways for honest conversation with his willingness to be vulnerable about the ups and downs of transition.” -MARGARET KLINE
Caleb Kline’s mother
messaged “Saturday Night Live” on Facebook, “I’m gonna be on your show.” “If it could all pan out,” he said, “I would definitely want to start with stand up comedy, “SNL”, and then branch out from there.” However, one thing Kline wanted more than being a surgeon, an endocrinologist, a nurse or a comedian, was to a man. Kline came out as male socially in May 2016. He had spent a long time making this decision and has undergone testosterone treatment for over a year. His mother, Margaret Kline, said being a comedian was an obvious pick for Caleb Kline. His coming out as transgender, however, was a shock. Caleb Kline said he remembers coming out to his mom as being a little rocky at first, like a grieving process. “When Caleb shared
his truth with me,” she said “I felt stunned, very ill-prepared and completely lacking in how to support him.” Margaret Kline said she went through a difficult period of sadness and loss, believing she had somehow lost her child. “But the truth is, while his gender changed,” she said, “the person inside remained the same.” “It’s not that she wasn’t supportive, it was just shock,” Caleb Kline said. “It felt like so long to me because I had been living with this information my whole life.” Coming out as male felt right to him. Who he was at the time, as female, never seemed right to him for so long. He consistently reassured his mother he was not dead and was still the same child she raised. Trying to explain gender ADVERTISEMENT
dysphoria to his family was difficult , and Caleb Kline said he was not always patient. “The fact that I finally got some clarity,” he said pausing with thought, “I was frustrated that others were not jumping on board with something I had always known.” He said he always felt outside of his comfort zone. “Imagine looking in the mirror and what you see does not at all match what you mentally imagine yourself as,” he said. “Like there’s nothing in common at all.” Transitioning and taking testosterone had finally aligned what he felt and what he saw. Margaret Kline said it took a lot of reading and conversation with Caleb to come up to “a steep learning curve” with him and his life changes. She compares his transition to the growth of newborns in their first year, and she was grateful he spent it at home for her to witness. “His deepening voice, the fat distribution, facial changes and all that body hair... and he made it look easy,” she said, “which I imagine is how it feels to finally be growing into the person you were meant to be.” Margaret Kline said she recognizes comedy has given
Caleb Kline the platform to be open with himself and others. “He has created some pathways for honest conversation with his willingness to be vulnerable about the ups and downs of transition,” she said. He performed at the Flapper’s Comedy Club in Burbank in May and has another show scheduled for October. This club is also where he took his comedy classes. His routine still closely follows what he learned, but adds a strong message for his audience. “A lot of it isn’t jokey material, but it’s more trying to teach in a funny manner,” he said. “That is one of my biggest goals, make people understand.”
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
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WELCOME
Superintendent/President greets hopefuls
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ear students, I am delighted to welcome you to the fall 2017 semester! I hope you had an enjoyable summer, and are ready to begin a productive and exciting year that will bring you one step closer to reaching your academic and professional goals. Whether you are a new student attending college for the first time, a returning student seeking new academic opportunities or a continuing student striving to complete your education, there has never been a better time to attend Citrus College. By enrolling this semester, you now have access to innovative academic programs and comprehensive support services that are specifically designed to help you achieve success. Citrus College offers associate degrees in 49 programs of study as well as 19 associate degrees for transfer. Forty-nine certificates of achievement and skill awards in career technical education programs, such as cosmetology, vocational nursing and automotive technology, are also available. With so many educational options to choose from, we are confident you will find an area that interests you. Of course, you are not alone on this journey. The college’s faculty and staff are committed to doing all they can to help turn your academic dreams into realities. I encourage you to seek out and take advantage of the many enriching services provided by Citrus College. These
include financial aid, tutoring, the Student Success and Support Program, the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program, the honors program and much more. For a complete list of services, please refer to the online fall class schedule at www. citruscollege.edu/schedule/ fallw2017. In the months ahead, Citrus College will continue to enhance the tools it provides to assist you as you advance on the road toward college completion. From the grand opening of the modernized Hayden Hall in early October to the introduction of a new mobile-friendly portal designed to simplify access to college services, signs of our continued progress are all around us. My hope is that you will soon discover for yourself that Citrus College in an institution dedicated to excellence. You have joined a community of achievers of which you can be proud. Take advantage of all that Citrus College has to offer and make the most of the months ahead. I wish you a successful and rewarding semester! Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President of Citrus College Sincerely,
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Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President
welcome prospective and returning owls A message from the ASCC president
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wish to extend the sincerest welcome back to our incoming and returning Citrus College students. I hope you are all as excited as I am for the new semester. As your new A.S.C.C. President, I intend, with the help of our Associated Students executive board, to do everything in our power to ensure your academic success and improve our student life. The incoming Senators of the Associated Students of Citrus College (ASCC) are eager to serve the needs of the student body we represent, but they can’t do this without you. When you see an ASCC officer, feel free to reach out to them and let them know your suggestions or concerns about the school and how we may better our learning environment. I hope all of you take the opportunity to use every resource ADVERTISEMENT
available to you. We have brilliant students ready to help you pass your classes at the Tutoring Center and the Math Success Center, both located on the second floor of the ED building. I also recommend meeting our admirable librarians who will hopefully help you avoid 2a.m. sleep-deprived papers by providing you with excellent tips and sources. Remember to take time to unwind by joining one or more of the on-campus clubs. Not only does it look great for when you transfer, but it’s a great way of meeting other students with similar interests. If we don’t have a club you’re interested in, feel free to take the initiative and start one yourself. I hope we all have a wonderful year, and I look forward to seeing all your bright faces throughout campus, or the coffee line where
you’ll find me. Don’t hesitate to say hi or ask me about issues you care about on campus. I intend to serve you all to the best of my ability and help you make the best of your time here at Citrus. Here’s to a new semester and opportunities; let’s make it a great one.
Thank You,
Favian Fragoso ASCC President
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BEST PARKING PRACTICES FOR FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL BY JUSTIN IZUHARA STAFF REPORTER
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During the first few weeks of a new semester at Citrus College, an influx of new and returning students are trying to get the best spot for their classes. This makes parking difficult. “In the first couple weeks of any new session, come early,” Department of Campus Safety lead officer, Todd Dickson said. The busiest times of the day, in terms of parking, are from 8 a.m. to around noon, Dickson said. Students would benefit from arriving to school early in the morning, the parking lots are highly busy with everyone trying to find the closest parking. Other ways to make parking easier include carpooling, public transportation or being dropped off. These are easy ways to eliminate the hassle of parking by having someone else drive. The Foothill Transit buses that start and end at Citrus College go in all directions. These bus stops are located north and west of Citrus College. “I usually drive to school, but lately I’ve just been taking the bus to school instead of dealing with all the traffic,” Citrus student Samantha Barbosa said. “Maybe after the first month or so I will be able to drive back to school, but the way it is now, I will not even try it.” Every student is required to have a parking pass on campus. They are accessible by purchasing them on the iParq website, which can be located on the Citrus College website. Another option is the Automated Payment Services machines
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Parking lot S4 is still full at 2 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Citrus College. For the first weeks of school parking is difficult, and almost impossible, to find after 8 a.m.
which dispense a daily parking permit. These machines are in all student lots. There is also metered parking located in the student one (S1), student four (S4) and employee parking six (E6). Parking citations are given to vehicles that do not abide by the rules of Citrus College. Parking infractions include:
Parking without a permit Parking in employee parking without an employee permit n Parking in handicap parking without a handicap placard n Parking in an expired metered stall n Double parking n Not parking in a designated parking spot n Parking head out of a parking spot n
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If students and staff follow these guidelines and show up early, there should be no problem Department of Campus Safety program assistant, Sabrina Lopez said. Students may feel there is not enough parking here, however, Dickson said he believes this is not the case. If students feel that there is not enough parking on campus, there
is parking in the annex located west of campus on the crossroads of Foothill Boulevard and Rockvale Avenue from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the first couple of weeks of fall, the number of people parking is going to lessen as people decide to drop classes. As long as students arrive early enough and follow the rules, their experience with parking will be one that is positive, Lopez said.
With two NFL teams in L.A. now, which team will students support?
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“I’ve always been a Raiders fan. We’re going to do really well this year. One, the Rams don’t really have a good quarterback. All they really have is Todd Gurley, a running back. The Chargers, well, I went to their preseason game and let’s just say that it’s not working well for them.”
“I’ll be cheering on both the L.A. Rams and the Chargers, but primarily the Rams, because I am a Special Olympics athlete and we got a day with the Rams to work out.”
“Probably the Chargers. Because of what I’ve seen from the Chargers, I’d probably go for them more because of their past game success that they’ve had. And the Rams I’m not really like a big fan of.”
“The Raiders, definitely. Because I’ve always been a Raider fan my whole life and I don’t mess with the L.A. teams.”
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Professor Spotlight HOW MANY PRODUCTIONS HAVE YOU BEEN A PART OF AT CITRUS? 175 averaging 5-6 annually FAVORITE MUSICIAN? Frank Sinatra
Douglas Austin HOMETOWN: Auburn, California. TITLE/POSITION: Head of Vocal Music TIME AT CITRUS: 30 years (since 1987)
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History professor Bruce Solheim poses with his fiction novella “Ali’s Bees” on Sept. 7 in his office in the CI Building. Solheim has written many other historically influenced books, including his students’ textbook.
Professor debuts first children’s novel Bruce Solheim’s novel, “Ali’s Bees”, explores the loss of innocence in a hostile America. BY JAMES DUFFY STAFF REPORTER
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“Ali’s Bees” is the debut work of fiction by Citrus College history professor Bruce Solheim. The story follows a year in the life of orphaned Iraqi refugee and elementary school student, Ali Salam. He has moved to Los Angeles with his beekeeping grandfather after his parents were killed in the Iraq War. Ali is a contemplative sweetheart, unmoved by bullying. His grandfather, Mohammad Salam, is a benevolent Shi’a sage that dispenses charming platitudes whenever Ali is overwhelmed by cruelty, depression or PTSD. The best feature of the book is the quick pace at which it reads. Solheim shows his talent for navigating heavy themes in a children’s book with a catchy storyline. The grandpa, who is referred to as “the old man” and Salam, delivers the novella’s most salient messages about the power of learning and human solidarity. Solheim said writing the book was influenced by his love of E.B White’s “Charlotte’s Web.” White’s book, a cornerstone of children’s literature, uses personification and metaphor to communicate themes of equality, friendship and the dignity of life. In “Charlotte’s Web,” the child Fern admonishes her father in defense of the piglet runt. “If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me?” From the mouths of babes, White reveals social hypocrisy in the treatment of animals. Solheim said he imitated the device. “Except in my book the animals don’t talk,” he said. The morals of “Ali’s Bees” come first through dialogue from grandpa Salam, transmitted through Ali, an-
other child with immigration trouble, Lupe and finally by the narrator himself. Narration delivers a few of the novella’s serious prescriptions. The effect is to repeatedly pull the reader into guessing at the mind of the author, rather than experiencing the warm world he has created. The endearing and prolific history writer, Solheim’s politics are hard to distill from those of his characters. Solheim may know better whether an adolescent Iraqi refugee would say, “The insurgents came and tried to recruit children,” but it sounds more like his research than a boy’s confession. Nor should we believe Lupe she when rips from the day’s headlines, “ICE officers come to our house.” Current events infuse savory factoids that hasten the read. “I became fascinated the problem of colony collapse disorder,” Solheim said, referring to his inspiration. The mysterious ecological problem has devastated the world’s bee population. Solheim said he wanted a children’s book that would get young readers interested in issues affecting the natural world. The book’s interesting science is muddled in its confused politics and ethics. The reader is told as always, that extremists don’t wear the true face of Islam. Islam unlike the Catholic faith for instance, has many competing figureheads. Every province of Iraq has its own Imams with devoted and well-armed posses. Attendees to their mosques are just as devout as any other. Solheim’s Mohammad of peace can no more claim to be the ambassador to the faith than can “Jihadi-John.” Mohammad Salam believes less in the righteousness of his faith than in an inclusive human piety. His is a
universal faith Salam hallucinates is echoed in the bees’ buzz. No country in recent memory has suffered more from lunatic spirituality than Iraq. Solidarity does not come as manna from the skies, but through recognition of a common humanity. Iraqis don’t need to eradicate a scourge of secularism, but delusional and militant mullahs. On this point “Ali’s Bees” contradicts itself. On page 82, Salam states, “War is the bankruptcy of ideas.” On 85, the character explains, “Jihad is both an internal and external struggle. Internally we fight against selfish desires… Externally, we may fight against enemies that threaten the innocent…” Returning U.S. veterans, like the book’s Morgan Hooper, did not participate in a holy struggle, thank goodness. Jihad in all its forms is to be suspected for its deference to the unknowable, and its denial of human reality. “Ali’s Bees” features charming illustrations from a former Citrus student of Solheim, Gabby Untermayerova. The story also uses gorgeous Koranic recitations by the loquacious Salam. The quotes are refreshing in a western children’s book. Solheim’s characters use their cultural experience to respond bravely to social obstacles. The book is a noble attempt to paint a hopeful future for an American empire in perpetual crisis. A vision of innate social harmony ignores the dangers of sectarianism and is bound to remain illusory. To grow up we must abandon our youthful delusions. The children of “Ali’s Bees” say the things we were too afraid to when we were young. They personify the complicated hopes for a harmonious world society or as Ali says, “We can all learn from the honeybees.”
FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS? “Near the campus center mall, walking barefoot in the grass.” WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR FREE TIME? “With the little free time I have, I enjoy watching movies. My favorite is ‘Indiana Jones.’”
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Citrus sophomore running back Devin Floyd runs through a tackle against Chaffey College on Sept. 2 at Chaffey College. Floyd has carried the ball 50 times in two games for 225 yards and one touchdown.
owls’ offense starts season slow STAFF REPORT For the second consecutive week Citrus College took a 14-10 lead into the fourth quarter. For the second straight week, their opponent scored a go-ahead touchdown in the final quarter, losing to visitor Santa Ana College 1714 on Sept. 9. With a couple weeks before conference play begins, the Owls are seeking its first win of the season and trying to shake a five-game losing streak, dating back to last season. Citrus saw several key players from a season ago move on, but have leaned on returning sophomore running back Devin Floyd through two games. Floyd, who ran for 1,007 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, has carried the ball 50 times in two games for 225 yards and one touchdown. With quarterback Brian Meyette gone after leading the Owls the past two seasons, Citrus head coach Ron Ponciano has given two freshmen quarterbacks an opportunity to play the first two games: Kory Brown of Charter Oak High School and Wesley Wubbena of Sonora High School.
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Brown has completed 17 of 27 passes for 171 yards, with one touchdown and one interception while Wubbena has completed six of 19 passes for 43 yards and one interception.
The Owls averaged 238 passing yards per game and 158 rushing yards per game a season ago and are still trying to find a balance this season. After losing the first two games by
a combined six points, the Owls will look to break through when they host San Bernardino Valley College at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Citrus Stadium. Citrus won last season’s matchup, 33-9, in San Bernardino.
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Citrus defensive coordinator Jarron Gilbert and the Owls take the field against Chaffey College on Sept. 2 at Citrus College. Citrus has started the season 0-2.
The Citrus College women’s soccer team has gotten off to a fast start through five games, with a 3-1-1 record. Coming off a 2-1 road victory over Mt. San Jacinto on Sept. 8, the Owls have not lost when away from Citrus, with three road wins and one tie. Tim Tracey, who has served as the Owls head coach since 2005, coached Citrus to another playoff berth last season but had to recruit
new talent after losing some of the team’s offensive firepower. The Owls lost four of their top five scorers from last season. Citrus sophomore forward Devyn Bagwell is one of the returning players, after scoring four goals and assisting on three others last season. The Owls also have two freshmen goalkeepers this season, with Olivia Handy from Bonita High School and Roxana Sheets from Chino Hills High School protecting the net. Citrus has allowed four goals through the first five games, but
three goals came in a 3-0 loss to San Bernardino Valley College on Aug. 29. The Owls will play six of their next eight games away from Citrus Stadium and will look to keep their road success going. With conference play beginning in October, Tracey will have time to assess different lineups, with a balance of freshmen and returning sophomore players. Citrus will be back home to face Grossmont College at 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Citrus Stadium.
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October 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Student Services Building Citrus College Financial Aid Office is hosting a Cash for College workshop. Students and parents will receive one-on-one support completing the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application, and Chafee Foster Youth Application.
Itinerary 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Welcome/Instructions - Student Services Building Lobby 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FAFSA Application - Room SS-109, SS-166, SS-168 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CA Dream Act and Chafee Applications - Room SS-281
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Student/Parent 2016 Income Information Social Security Number (if you have one) Alien Registration Number (if you have one) Verification of Untaxed Income, Pensions, Disability Benefits, IRA Distributions, Veteran Benefits, Child Support Payments Received or Paid.
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