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With two bus lines of the Foothill Transit beginning and ending at Citrus College, students wonder where their bus passes are
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The bus lines for the Foothill Transit lines 281 and 488 begin and end their routes across from the Hayden Memorial Library. There are currently no options for students passes offered for students. (Evan Solano Clarion)
Appeals court rules more information on student shooting BY EVAN SOLANO MANAGING EDITOR
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When an appellate court ruled recently that Pasadena police must release more information on the 2012 police shooting of Azusa High School graduate and former Citrus student Kendrec McDade, no one was more relieved than McDade’s mother Anya Slaughter. “It means more to what I’ve been saying all along, that the Pasadena Police are trying to cover up my son’s death,” Slaughter said. “Not only me, but also the public should know what happened. Me, first and foremost, as his mom.” Despite the Pasadena Police Officers Association oppositions, the three-judge panel reasserted the Los Angeles Superior Court’s decision on September 17 to make most of the document public. The city had previously said it
would release 80 percent of the report and redact the remainder on the grounds that the information withheld pertained to protected personnel material. However, the appeals court found the lower court “went too far” by allowing 20 percent of the report to be redacted. “Our review of the materials in the record reveals that some of the material the court ordered redacted from the report is unrelated to personnel files of individual officers,” said Justice Jeffrey Johnson, who wrote the decision. McDade, who attended classes at Citrus College in fall of 2011, was shot by Officers Jeffery Newlen and Matthew Griffin, both white, who were responding to a 911 call. The caller claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint on March 24, 2012 shortly after 11 p.m. SEE MCDADE • PAGE 5
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tudents at Citrus College have begun to question why they do not have access to APEREZ@CCCLARION.COM discounted Foothill Transit passes like those available at nearby community colleges. Mount San Antonio College students recently approved a new fee to continue the Class Pass program which offers them a TAP card to access all Foothill Transit buses. A TAP card is a plastic card which can be electronically loaded and purchased to access Foothill Transit along with 23 other transit agencies in the Los Angeles Area. The 2014 Class Pass Vote was approved by an overwhelming 81 percent of student votes. A mandatory fee of $8 for part-time students and $9 for full-time students has been added to the Mt. SAC student activities fees to cover the price of the passes, according to the Foothill Transit website. Mt. SAC is not the only San Gabriel Valley school to initiate a bus pass BY ASTRID PEREZ
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DIRECTING STUDENTS ON THE ROAD TO COMPLETION
BY MEGAN BENDER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The recently launched Institution for Completion at Citrus College has its first leader. Kathryn Jameson-Meledy, Ed.D., will serve as the first director of the IFC, located in the Student Services Building on the first floor. Jameson-Meledy brings to Citrus experience in promoting student success, intervention strategies, program review and student learning outcomes. Jameson-Meledy grew up in Simi Valley in a low-income family and was a first generation college student. Her mother spent most of her life in a wheelchair but provided for her two children as best as she could, Jameson-Meledy said. “My mother only had a tenth grade education, but I think she was one of the smartest people I have known,” Jameson-Meledy said. “Recognizing the challenges my mother had made college education very important to me.” Because of financial limitations Jameson-Meledy joined the U.S. Navy after high school where she served as a paralegal for the Judge Advocate General. SE E I NS TI TUTE • PAGE 5
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Kathryn Jameson-Meledy, Ed.D., stands with her “I Will Complete College” sign in the new Institution for Completion located in the Student Services building.
prepare to be heard banned books The student participating in the upcoming “Emerging American Voices,” prepare their screenplays for their debut at in the Little Theatre.
The Hayden Memorial Library recognizes the issues of censorship in literature with an exhibit for Banned Books Week.
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CURRENT EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
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Shade balls from Azusa plastic firm slow water evaporation
“State of emergency” to help the homeless
Roberta Vinci victorious over Serena Williams at U.S. Open Grand Slam
Artisan Screen Printing Inc. in Azusa manufacturing facility recently created shade balls that are 4-inch-diameter plastic balls, made of high density polythylene resin, and are black to extend life span and prevent UV-light degradation that intend to protect water quality from chemical reactions triggered by the sun such as algae formation and slow evaporation. 96 million shade balls were released at the L.A. Reservoir. Artisan shipped nearly 200,000 shade balls a day to the reservoir.
Due to the growing homelessness problem, Los Angeles elected leaders committed $100 million towards housing and other services for the homeless people. This initiative would increase resources for taking action on homelessness in a city where the majority of the 26,000 homeless people live on the streets. When Mayor Eric Garcetti took office, figures recently show that overall homelessness in the city has risen 12% since 2013. A major share of those costs were consumed by the LAPD but also include other agencies that oversee parks, libraries, street maintenance and paramedic services.
Source: Los Angeles Times Source: Los Angeles Times
Pasadena receives $250,000 from Department of Justice for body cameras
SGV Tribune
Pasadena will receive $250,000 federal dollars from the Department of Justice by the Obama administration to build trust and transparency between police and their local communities. “We’re projecting that we’ll have 300 units operational for our sworn and nonsworn personnel,” said Lt. Tracey Ibarra, with the cameras expected to go live by the end of 2016. Ibarra said the department wants to find a balance between accountability, transparency and officers’ rights. Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Valley fire a Federal disaster President Obama declared the destroyed Valley fire area a Federal disaster. The move was requested by Gov. Jerry Brown. By declaring it a Federal disaster area, it makes federal assistance available for home repairs, replacements and other aid. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Valley fire, which has destroyed an estimated 1,238 single family homes, 23 multifamily dwellings and hundreds of other structures, is considered the third most destructive wildfire in California’s history. As of Tuesday morning, the fire has destroyed over 76,000 acres, and is 75% contained. The fire has claimed at least 3 lives to date, but cadaver dogs are being used to identify additional victims. Source: Los Angeles Times
$490 million plan to put half of LAUSD students in charter schools
USC Student Body President assaulted by school fraternity On Sept. 19, Indian-born Rini Sampath, USC student body president, was assaulted in a racially charged incident outside a school fraternity. Sampath was walking home with a group of her friends when a man called out an ethnic slur and hurled his drink at the group. No one in the group was injured, and the fraternity has not been identified. Sampath described the feeling as being seen as subhuman in her Facebook post detailing the event. She further reports that this is the same fraternity that kicked another student out of their tailgate party calling him by a homosexual slur. “Some people don’t believe racism like this can happen on our campus,” said Sampath in her Facebook post.
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Over the next eight years, critics of Los Angeles public schools have made a goal to put half of Los Angeles city students in charter. The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and other supporters want to enroll at least 130,000 students in the 260 new charter schools they are creating. The funds would pay for outreach to parents living in neighborhoods with low-performing schools. Critics say charter schools create greater inequities because they frequently draw goal-oriented students.
On Sept. 11, Serena Williams, who has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles, has been defeated by Roberta Vinci, 6-2, 4-6, 4-6. This was Vinci’s first Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open. Williams won more points, 93 to 85 that day but was unable to keep her winning streak in the third set in the semifinal of the Grand Slam tournament. The Grand Slam will have its first all-Italian women’s final with Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta. Source: New York Times
NY Times
Harvest supermoon eclipse first in over 30 years
Glendora Patch
This month’s full moon will be the last of its kind until 2033. Several astrological phenomena will occur at the same time on Sept. 27th. In the ninth month of the year, the moon and the Earth pass closest to one another, making the moon appear 14 percent larger than at other times, referred to
as a “supermoon”. Coinciding with the supermoon this month will be a lunar eclipse. Expect to view this rare occurrence at 6:55 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Source: Glendora Patch
GLOBAL Pope Francis travels to Washington D.C., New York and Philadelphia On Sept. 23, Pope Francis will arrive at the White House to meet with President Obama. He will then meet with the United States bishops for prayer at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. There will be a mass later held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to declare Rev. Serra as a Saint. On Sept. 25, Pope Francis will then travels to New York and meet with the world leaders at the United Nations, and later visits the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero where a Multifaith service will be held. On Sept. 26, Pope Francis will hold a speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia where he will discuss immigration and religious freedom. On Sept. 27 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Pope Francis will have a mass to conclude the World Meeting of Families where more than a million people are expected to visit. Before he leaves to Rome, he will be meeting with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families at Atlantic Aviation. Source: New York Times
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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 •SEPT. 23 - VOLUNTEER FAIR FALL 2015 Students can sign up for volunteer work and find organizations that need help at the Volunteer Fair on Sept. 23. The fair will take place in the Campus Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • SEPT. 25 - ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA ALL CAMPUS CLEAN-UP Alpha Gamma Sigma is cleaning up the campus. Want to join them? Bring your own buckets and gloves and help make your campus sparkle. • OCT. 7 -DAVID MORENO FROM THE LA DAILY NEWS IS VISITING David Moreno, a political reporter from the LA Daily News will speak at the Campus Center Mall at 5 p.m. with Dave Melbrant. COLLEGE SUCCESS WORKSHOPS* • OCT. 1 - LEARNING STYLES WORKSHOP (2 P.M. TO 3 P.M.) Discover your learning style & survey multiple intelligences. Use this information to apply study methods unique to you. • OCT. 5 - MEMORY TECHNIQUES (9:30 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.) Discover memory techniques that will improve your ability to recall course material more easily.
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• OCT. 6 - GOAL SETTING (10 A.M. TO 11 A.M.) Successful people decide their priorities, then set & accomplish their goals. • OCT. 7 - MATH ANXIETY (11 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.) Apply these valuable note taking, test taking & relaxation tips to become a confident math student. *All workshops are held in SS 281.
Passing of Judy Proctor: It is with great sadness we share with you the unexpected passing of our colleague Judy Proctor on Sept. 13, 2015 Judy began her career at Citrus College in 1996 as an on-call Clerk Typist II in the Purchasing Department, and became a regular part-time employee in 1998. A year later she transitioned to full-time and in 2004 she was promoted to the position of buyer. As a diligent and conscientious employee, Judy exhibited professionalism and efficiency in every position she held. Judy’s love for her job and co-workers was evident in the enthusiasm and dedication she brought to her work each and every day. And in return, Judy was well liked campus-wide by everyone she had contact with. Judy will be greatly missed for her friendly demeanor, helpful attitude, and for the wonderful person she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, children, and grandchildren, who meant the world to her. Information regarding services for Judy is not yet available. You may contact Robert Iverson at extension 8888 for more information.
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Incident Reports Battery: Spouse/Ex-spouse/Date/ Etc. (243(e)(1) PC)
LOCATION: Stadium — South Bleachers REPORTED: 09/04/2015 CASE #: 2015-083 DISPOSITION: Closed
REPORTS ARE PROVIDED COURTESY OF THE CITRUS COLLEGE CAMPUS SAFETY DEPARTMENT. A REPORT IS NOT A STATEMENT OF GUILT.
Vehicle Hit & Run (CVC 20002 (a)) LOCATION: S1 Parking Lot REPORTED: 09/09/2015 CASE #: 2015‐084 DISPOSITION: Closed
Welfare & Institutions Code (5150)
Vehicle Hit & Run (CVC 20002 (a))
LOCATION: SS Building — East Patio REPORTED: 09/14/2015 CASE #: 2015-085 DISPOSITION: Closed
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LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFE ON CAMPUS – FIND IT HERE HOOT TWEETS: @cbaca51: Just heard that @tomhanks is filming something at my school (#CitrusCollege). A truck from @UniversalPics is @ my school so it may be true. @magicgirlsara: I’m on campus for a second & a fight breaks out in the campus center & thunder storm rolls in #citruscollege @Happyfeet_Madz: I’m like 2 feet away where Tom Hanks & Emma Watson are filming. #citruscollege
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LOCATION: S1 Parking Lot REPORTED: 09/17/2015 CASE #: 2015-86 DISPOSITION: Closed
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Spring 2016 in
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Study Abroad Program February 18, 2016-May 14,2016
Study in a city known as the “Oxford of the Spanish world.” All course work is CSU/UC transferable and fulfills general education requirements. The program fee includes fully equipped apartment accommodations, on-site student services, medical insurance, excursions to Madrid, Segovia, and Avila, plus extensive social and cultural activities. Group airfare with airport pickup and return, homestay accommodations with meals, and a tour of Morocco are optional. INFORMATION MEETING Tuesday, OCTOBER 13, 2015 Center for Innovation, Room 159 • 4 P.M. For more information, a brochure, application and scholarship opportunities call the Citrus College Study Abroad Office, 626-914-8560, or visit our website at www.citruscollege.edu/studyabroad
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According to the report, as the officers approached McDade, he began running. Officer Griffin fired four shots from inside the patrol car at McDade. Officer Newlen, who was pursuing McDade on foot, fired another four shots, killing him. It was later discovered that McDade was not armed. After the shooting, city officials retained an independent consulting firm, the Office of Independent Review, to review procedural policies regarding the incident. Pasadena police, who were unavailable for comment at press time, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI, cleared Newlen and Griffin of any misconduct but residents demanded to see the OIR report, which was completed in August 2014. In September 2014, petitioners on behalf of the PPOA filed an ex parte application seeking to enjoin the city from releasing any portion of the OIR report, arguing that doing so would violate the privacy rights of the officers involved. Although the city of Pasadena paid about $1 million to settle
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program Rio Hondo College and the University of La Verne also offer their students passes to access Foothill Transit buses. Pasadena City College does not have a bus pass program like the ones at Mt. SAC and Rio Hondo, but it does offer students a $30 bus pass for the entire semester. Citrus College seems to be the only college or university in the area who does not offer their students free or discounted bus passes. “Foothill Transit in the past has been in negotiation about the possibility of instituting a Class Pass program like we have at Mt. Sac,” said Felicia Friesema, a spokesperson for Foothill Transit. “The understanding we have from the administration at this time is that
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After she was honorably discharged, Jameson-Meledy attended Moorpark College with her veteran’s benefits. Jameson-Meledy originally thought she would like to be a police officer. After graduating Moorpark College with an associate of science degree in criminal law Jameson-Meledy attended California Lutheran University. There she obtained her bachelor’s degree in business management and her master’s degree in public policy and administration, after she went on to receive her doctorate in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University. Jameson-Meledy said that developing fundable programs that can
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Anya Slaughter sits by her son, Kendrec McDade’s grave. McDade was shot by Pasadena police in March 2012. The Pasadena court of appeals has ruled that the report regarding the McDade shooting must include more information.
wrongful death suits brought by McDade’s parents’, for Slaughter, last Thursday’s decision was not about money, but a step toward
what she says she wants most– the truth. “I want to know what happened to my son. It is not going to bring
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him back, but it will give me some kind of closure to my heart as to what happened,” Slaughter said. Slaughter remembers her son taking classes at Citrus and at Pasadena City College in the hope of pursuing a career in law. She asserts she will continue to push for full disclosure of the police report. “We are one step closer, and I’m not going to stop fighting,” Slaughter said. “We’re going to push for better police oversight in the Pasadena police dept.” Attorney Dale Gronemeier, who is representing Slaughter and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, marks the appeals court decision as one step closer to the parties’ goal for increased transparency. “We believed all along that the city over-redacted the McDade shooting in order to protect the police department and administration under the guise of protecting the privacy rights of the individual officers,” Gronemeier said. “This is a court of appeal decision that strongly stands for maximum transparency while still protecting the privacy rights of police officers.” In Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Pasadena city officials voted 5-3 to not file an appeal to the California Supreme Court. Gronemeier points out that the
deputy city attorneys office has already received an order from the court of appeal requiring a look at the appendix that the court of appeal indicates are additional items that should not have been redacted. There is no timetable to when more of the unredacted OIR report will be released, but both Gronemeier and Slaughter call this decision a major victory. “There is a lot going on in that department that’s not being said, that’s been kept under the rug, and it is not fair to me as a mother and for the community,” Slaughter said. The appeals court ruling states: “there can be no legitimate dispute that the report is public record. The information and analysis contained in the report is precisely the sort the disclosure of which will promote public scrutiny of and agency accountability for specific usues of deadly forces,” Johnson said. Gronemeier said the decision will open discussion to the bigger issue of police transparency and oversight. “We give our police officers enormous power, power to take away the life and liberty of citizens, and that requires [having] meaningful accountability for those awesome powers,” he said. “That requires transparency.”
the students don’t need a specific bus pass program.” “If there is a student need for a bus pass program like the one we have at Mt. SAC, its going to be up to the students to communicate this with the administration,” said Friesema. Citrus College has in the past explored a bus pass program. “We did explore this, I think it was a couple of years ago. We did some research here at the college within our own students,” Martha McDonald, Ed.D., vice president of student services. “The bookstore used to offer the bus pass at a lower cost and EOP & S used to provide the bus pass too but what essentially happened is that the program was dropped because students weren’t really buying them,” said McDonald. Every day Citrus College students board Foothill Transit to get to school; these students pay a fare of $1.25 or $1.75, if they take more than one bus.
These prices seem low but can add up if a student takes the bus every single day to and back from school. A student would be spending an average of $77.50 in 31 days. If Citrus College were to approve a bus pass program like the one implemented at Mt. SAC, the school would have to raise the student
services fee. “I wouldn’t mind paying for extra fees because that would mean I would have secure transportation to get to school,” said Garrett Laporte, 19, social science major. “Realistically I don’t see the bus pass program being installed anytime soon but as a student who takes the bus I would find it very
convenient and very affordable if they were to do it”, said Laporte. However, not all students would be happy to see an increase in student fees in support of a bus pass. “I would be pretty mad if I had to pay extra money for something that I don’t need. I already drive so I won’t need to use the bus,” said Kevin Tran, 19, math major. Without a bus pass program at Citrus, students can still take advantage of the student discount Foothill Transit has to offer for college students in the area. Only full-time students who are taking 12 units or more are eligible for a $33 31-day pass. Students need to provide a student ID along with proof of fulltime status to obtain the discounted pass. Students can obtain their bus pass at any of the five Foothill Transit stores located in the Claremont Transit Center, El Monte Bus Station, Pomona Transit Center, Puente Hills Mall and West Covina.
help students is a strong interest of hers. “She stands out with her global sense of view, and that is what this position is,” Arvid Spor, Ed.D., vice president of academic affairs said. He referred to Jameson-Meledy’s ability to focus on seeing “the bigger picture.” During her 12-year tenure at Ventura Community College District, Jameson-Meledy was responsible for institutional planning and development and grant management, including the administration of $33 million in resource development programs. Jameson-Meledy considers herself to be an advocate for students and a life long learner. “I’ve always been interested in research that promotes success,” Jameson-Meledy said. “I have developed programs over the last 15 years and have been bringing in money to help students succeed for
a long period of time.” One of her most memorable achievements was writing a grant to the state to bring funding in for technology that allowed students handson and real-world experience. “Even though Jameson-Meledy just started she has already hit the ground running,” said Martha McDonald, Ed.D., vice president of student services. McDonald describes the IFC as a think tank for developing ideas. The goal of the IFC initiative is to capture students as early on as possible to influence their educational success. IFC grew out of an idea presented to the campus community by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, then led by Alejandra Morales, at Convocation 2012. The goal behind the IFC is to use funding to research and support innovation that will directly serve students on their journey to com-
pletion. The IFC model consists of four interdependent components: innovative strategies, professional development, resource development, and research to promote student completion. “All of these components are interchangeably important,” Jameson-Meledy said. “Data shows us that the earlier you engage a student, the stronger the probability of success.” The innovation component focuses on identifying and navigating strategies inside and outside the classroom. These research-based strategies may include pre-freshman programs, completion coaches, supplemental instruction, book scholarships and summer immersion programs. Professional development provides faculty and staff with training for implementing these new tactics. The ability to provide profession-
al development relies on ongoing funding, or resource development. Research, the fourth component of the IFC, aims to identify problems or deficiencies in the process of student completion, and find solutions. The researcher identifies gaps in student achievement, conducts research on potential innovative strategies and offers professional development solutions. “It won’t just be one big program,” Jameson-Meledy said. “It will be a lot of programs on different tracks. The more students involved the better.” Jameson-Meledy said she is very excited about the great team of professionals and student advocates at Citrus and the opportunity it provides. “Everything about her was professional,” Spor said. “We don’t know each other well, but I look forward to working with her.”
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Students waiting to board the 281 Foothill Transit bus across from the Hayden Memorial Library. There are currently no discount options option by Citrus College.
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Turning the page on censorship The Hayden Memorial Library will be featuring challenged books for banned book week. BY DENNIS CAMARGO II STAFF WRITER
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The Hayden Memorial Library at Citrus College will be among the many libraries across the United States recognizing Banned Books Week from Sept. 24 to Oct.3. Bannedbooksweek.org describes the annual event as a “celebration of the freedom to read.” This year the emphasis focuses on Young Adult fiction. Since the first Banned Books Week in 1982, there have been more than 11,300 challenged books according to the American Library Association, with many more unreported.
The American Library Association defines a “challenged book” as one for which an attempt has been made “to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group.” A “banned book” is a work that has been removed from a library as a result of being challenged. Sarah Bosler, public service librarian, is promoting Banned Books Week at Citrus College. “We are celebrating it [Banned Book Week] to bring attention to censorship,” she said. In the past, the library staff has displayed classic books, contemporary literature and even children’s books which have been challenged for allegedly offensive material.
This year, Bosler plans to set up a booth in which students can be recorded reading excerpts from banned books in a “Virtual Read Out.” The videos taken in the booth will later be posted on the Citrus College Library’s Instagram (@citruslibrary). Celebration of Banned Books Week helps broaden student’s outlook, Bosler said. “I think that a library’s role is to give a different perspective,” Bosler said. “Even if they are not your own personal beliefs, it will help you understand the world more.” Library media tech Karen Mosher finds the idea of books being challenged unique. “Banned Books Week is almost quaint, with the unfiltered access of information on the Internet.” Mosher said. “People are fully capable of finding what information they want to find.”
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Sarah Bosler, a librarian at the Hayden Memorial Library, holds up Sherman Alexie’s book, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” This book, along with others, will be on display as part of Banned Books Week.
Young Adult fiction, a genre of literature aimed at 12-18 year old reader, is getting special recognition during this year’s celebration. Titles include“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”, “Drama” and “Perks of Being a Wallflower” being some of the most challenged books of 2014 for topics such as substance
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abuse, sexual explicitness, homosexuality and subject matter thought to be unsuitable for the age group. “For a lot of kids, these are lived experiences,” said Ruben Romero student government vice president. “It’s important to see these experiences replicated in fiction.” “If you restrict access to any form of information, you’re stunting an inquisitive mind,” Romero said.
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The Foster/Kinship Resource and Education Program at Citrus hosts an annual “Birth to 5” event to offer aid and information to parents with developmentally challaneged or disabled children up till the age of 5. This year’s “Birth to 5” event focused on child development through play. ADVERTISEMENT
Resource programs for foster care youth BY EMILY HERMOSILLO STAFF WRITER
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Students who have been in the foster care system are substantially less likely than their peers to complete higher education. This is a problem, as there are more than 60,000 foster children in California, and as of 2014, more than 20,000 of those children reside in Los Angeles County. To help foster care students reach their goals, Citrus College, Chaffey College and Mt. San Antonio College offer Foster/Kinship Resource and Education Programs. Emancipated Foster Youths are those students who were in foster care until they turned 18. Students who qualify need only to self-identify as foster youth to gain the benefits of the Foster/ Kinship Center, located inside the IC Building, west of the Veteran’s center. To aid young adults who still needed foster care or kinship benefits, the AB12 law was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2010. Under AB12 these young adults may be classified as “non-minor dependent” and thus qualify to receive $830 a month if they meet certain criteria until age 21. Many foster youths do not have the resources to enroll in college once they have aged out of the state’s foster care system. Many are unprepared for adult life and in need of guidance for furthering their education and employment plans. “The purpose of the Foster/ Kinship Program is to give foster youths reinforcements to stay in college,” said Lil E. Sass, Foster/ Kindship program coordinator. These “reinforcements” include academic services such as assistance in filling out FAFSA forms,
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Jose Juarez, a former foster child, and student assistant at the Foster/Kinship center, answers phones and helps students use the computers available in the Foster/Kinship lounge.
offering supplies and offering emotional support. The center has an abundance of brochures, fliers and packets forming foster youth how to balance finances, pursue education, find employment and more.
“The purpose of the Foster/Kinship Program is to give foster youths reinforcements to stay in college.” -Lil E. Sass Foster and Kinship program coordinator
The Foster/Kinship Center also offers classes and events to aid foster parents or new guardians, teaching them how to support and care for their adopted or foster child. One such event was the 26th annual “Birth to 5” seminar held recently to offer aid and information to parents with developmentally
challenged or disabled children up to 5 years old. “I’ve been volunteering since 2009,” said Mikisha Deason, former foster child and citrus alumna, as she set up tables for the seminar. Children in foster care often have had traumatic experiences with long-lasting effects. “They have anywhere from minor to major PTSD and it’s important they know they have a safe place to come to,” Sass said. While state funding may pay for supplies and computers for foster youth they are often in need of more immediate things. Food is available for all foster youths at the center. “It’s an excellent resource in case we have nothing to eat,” said Jose Juarez, an emancipated foster youth and student worker. Sass suggests donations of food and water, as these students often do not have access to meals and rely on the snacks and instant meals is in the lounge of IC 182. The Foster/Kinship Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
screenwriters step Into the Spotlight Emerging American Voices showcases new screenwriters and their productions. BY JESSICA SOSA STAFF WRITER
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Works written by four talented students will be performed at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Oct. 10 and 11. Neil Weiss, adjunct theatre arts professor, and professor Cherie Brown, Little Theatre program director, initiated the Emerging American Voices program about three or four years ago as a way to develop and feature quality writing from the screenwriting class, which is offered in the spring. Chosen this year are James Molina, David Miranda and Scott Fields who will be pre senting the first acts of their screenplays, and Alex Durazzo who will be showcasing his full length work. Molina, a theatre major, said that he loves every aspect of film production and while he was in high school, he wrote minor screen plays during his free time. “I really did a lot of video production back in high school and then it kind of stopped,” Molina said. “I took [screenwriting] because I thought would be beneficial for me.” Molina’s story, “Auburn” is set in the city of Auburn, Washington. The main character is a Latino man, who left a life of crime to take care of his family but is forced to regress into his old ways to provide for his sick daughter. “I’ve never really written a screenplay like this before,” said Molina. “But it was fun. I en
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James Molina, left, and David Miranda, right, were chosen to read their screen play first acts, for Emerging American Voices. Scott Fields, not pictured here, will be presenting a first act for his screen play and Alex Durazzo, not pictured here, will be showcasing his full length work.
joy creating a story.” Molina said he appreciates the guidance and insight that Weiss had to offer in his class. Weiss’ critique has helped him shape the screenplay into what it is now, Molina said. One of Molina’s main inspirations came from a friend he met last semester in his free lance journalism class. It was her words that inspired him to shape a significant part of the story, he said. David Miranda, another writer in the Emerging American Voices, has lived long enough to be a pastor, crime scene investi gator and Glendale Community College in structor. He uses these experiences to make his story. Last year he decided to pursue screenwrit
ing to fulfill a part of his “[things]-I-need-todo-list.” Miranda’s story, “On Days Like These,” fol lows a Latino senior crime scene investigator, as he is tempted to act according to his own rules and help three sisters investigate their brother’s death in Mexico. “[The screenplay] is based upon a series of true events that I put together,” Molina said, “Most of which occurred with me or to me.” He specifically chose a Latino lead because he feels that Latinos are underrepresented in film and media. Miranda hopes to take his interest and skill in screenwriting to create a television series, for which he has already mapped out the first season.
Scott Fields, the third writer, was complete ly new to the process of screenwriting. “I’ve never really written a screenplay be fore,” Fields said. “It was a lot of writing and then rewriting and then rewriting again, but I enjoyed it.” Fields was introduced to Weiss’ screen writing class by his grandmother, who had taken the class a few years back. His screenplay, “Princess,” is about a so cial-media-obsessed young woman who is lost in Los Angeles, wearing a dress fit for roy alty, and trying to get home. Alex Durazzo’s screenplay, “Fortune Cook ie,” is the only fullength play to be presented this year. His story is about Charlie, an immature creative who decides to live following the ad vice revealed in fortune cookies. “Our screenplay ideas were due that night, and I decided to have Chinese [food] and was captivated by my fortune,” Durazzo said. “So I just rolled with it.” Durazzo says that Weiss is like a mentor to him. “Neil has been writing for years and has a sharp eye for story details,” Durazzo said. “He has been a huge help making this story come to life over these past three years, .” Durazzo aspires to some day win an Oscar for best original screenplay. “I think all four of the stories have the po tential to live on outside of Citrus,” Weiss said. “It just depends on how they develop the sto ry and who sees it.” The performances are 8 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Tickets are $10 for students, $12 full price and are available on the Haugh Performing Arts website.
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Bruce Solheim, Ph.D., history of World War II professor, is directing “The Epiphany,” a play he wrote based on his family history when Nazis overran their home in Norway in the 1940s. The play focuses on civilian struggle and will feature a Norwegian war veteran.
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ters. Solheim, who teaches history of World War II at Citrus College, What would you do? That is the stressed that female involvement question posed by Citrus College in the Norwegian resistance was professor and playwright Bruce strong. He&said he wants Olaf Solheim, Ph.D., in his Saturday new Sunday • people 2PM to realdrama “The Epiphany.” ize what Norwegians, and women Based on his own family histo- in particular, edured during World ry, the play is set in Nazi-occupied War II. “It is important to show that Norway in the 1940s. “The Epiphany” presents the men are not the only ones involved struggles ordinary citizens had to in war, that women were not helpendure during World War II. less,” he said, adding that this is During the invasion in World something you do not hear a lot War II, a Nazi officer took over Sol- about. “The Epiphany” has been in deheim’s family home. “They had no choice,” Solheim velopment for three years. Others explained. “It’s like, they arrive involved in the making of this play with guns and say, ‘Hey, we’re tak- include Professor Cherie Brown, ing over the living room and you Little Theatre program director, who also worked with Solheim on can have the rest of the house’.” Painful stories about what his “Bronze Star,” his play about a Vietnam War veteran, was also proClarion Ad #3 duced at Citrus College. “It was a wonderful experience Fall for my students to work on a piece Sept 23, 2015 of theater that was historically sound as well as being an original, so I wanted to do it again,” Brown said. “Many colleges don’t take the kinds of chances we do here at Citrus College and I’m proud to say that we do it wholeheartedly.” Citrus College student Chelsea Barron, an English major who is considering earning a minor in History of World War II Performing Arts, will play Helga Helsing in “The Epiphany.” Professor “It’s amazing and enlightening to learn about something not many parents and grandparents had to people know about,” Barron said. go through provided the back- “The fact that this story comes diground for “The Epiphany.” rectly from the experiences of [SolThe main character, a young heim]’s family makes it much more schoolteacher named Marie, is personal.” forced to make a decision: Either to Alongside Citrus College student cooperate with the oppressors or to actors will be Age Johnny Nabben fight back for freedom. Olsen, a Norwegian war veteran, As the plot unfolds, she grows in and Jon Carter, an American war knowledge of her true self as well veteran. as her Norwegian heritage. “The story in the play means a While Solheim has previously lot to me,” Olsen said. “First of all, written five plays, this is the first because I’ve heard the background with a female lead. story from Bruce and also since my In addition to the main charac- grandfather helped to get refugees ter, the cast includes several other over from Kongsvinger, which had strong, indigenous female charac- a Nazi HQ and camps for soldiers,
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“I want them to experience the play from the point of view of the people in the play so they can consider what decision they would make.”
-Bruce Solheim, Ph.D.
to Sweden. He was never honored in any way after the war, and this is kind of my way to honor him.” Solheim, who is himself a United States Army veteran, encouraged student veterans to become involved in similar activities. “It allows them to open up and let their stories be told,” he said. “Non-veteran students get to learn from other people’s experiences.” “The Epiphany” prompts audience members to understand where they come from and to learn about struggles their families had to face. “I want them to experience the play from the point of view of the people in the play so they can consider what decision they would make, to think about that in their lives, to encourage people to be brave...” Solheim said. “Taking the initiative to do the right thing and stand up to people.” The play opens 8 p.m. on Nov. 6 with additional performances at 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. For the final showing on Nov. 15, a reception is scheduled at noon in front of the Haugh Performing Arts Center to honor resistance fighters who fought against the Nazis and American soldiers who helped liberate Norway. The Norwegian Consul from Los Angeles and other officials from the Norwegian government are expected be in attendance to honor these soldiers for their heroism. Helga Heimdahl, who will receive the Memorial Medal and a Defense Medal, was forced into a Nazi concentration camp in Norway because of his involvement in the resistance. Howard Dobbs, who will receive the Memorial Medal, was a member of the 99th Battalion, which helped free Norway from the Nazis. Tickets purchased before the night of the performance are $12, and for students and seniors, $10. All tickets are $15 at the door. They can be bought at the Little Theatre box office or online at the HPAC website.
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NAMED INTERIM HEAD COACH BY MEGAN BENDER STAFF WRITER
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The women’s basketball team at Citrus College has found new leadership without looking far from home. Loree Moore, a former assistant coach, has stepped up to serve as the interim head coach. She brings with her a decorated professional women’s basketball athletic background. Moore discovered basketball when she was 4 years old. “I did YMCA co-ed basketball, and after playing at that age, I knew I liked it,” Moore said. “I did not play organized basketball till around 8 or 9.” Her athletic career began to pick up speed in her high school years. Moore was a starting player at Narbonne High School in Harbor City where she was coached by her most influential coach, James Vanderson. “He taught me everything I know and was a very good player back in his day,” Moore said. “All of my basics and who I am I got from him.” Moore helped lead her high school team to two California State Championships and two USA Today National Championships. She continues to hold the record at Narbonne for the most steals and assists. Moore was heavily recruited during her high school career. She originally planned on attending the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Instead, she decided to attend the University of Tennessee and play under Hall of Fame coach Pat Summit. “Summit attended one of our games to recruit my teammate,” Moore said. “Then she saw me and
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Loree Moore, interim head coach for women’s basketball, is in her fourth year coaching women”s basketball at Citrus College.
that’s when all the recruitment letters from her came.” During Moore’s collegiate career, the Lady Vols played in four consecutive Final Fours. From 2000-01, before her freshman year at UT, Moore played for the U.S. Junior World Championship team that received a gold medal in Argentina.
“She’s allowing us to be ourselves. She’s not forcing us to be a certain type of player.” -Janae Chamois Guard, undeclared
In the summer of 2003, Moore played for the USA team in the Pan America games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and helped bring home a silver medal. Moore ranks tenth in steals and sixth in all time assists per game at Tennessee. Then, 17 games into her junior year in 2004, Moore suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. She did not complete the season. Moore said she never fully recovered and spent most of her professional career injured. She was drafted in 10th overall in
the 2005 WNBA draft and played five seasons with the New York Liberty. She also played internationally for the Turkey team Galatasay from 2006-07, then moved on to play for Russia from 2010-2011. In 2012, Moore found herself at Citrus College as an assistant coach for previous head coach, Tamara McDonald. She held that position for three years. Moore said she is looking forward to sharing the knowledge and experience she has gained over her years as a professional player. “I couldn’t believe she was actually coaching junior college,” said Linae Barber, Moore’s close friend and assistant coach, when she heard Moore accepted the position. “Her name speaks for itself,” Barber said. Barber admires Moore for her humble character and dedication as a coach after working with other professional athletes. Barber was an assistant coach at the University of Hawaii from 201213 and moved on as an assistant coach at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, from 2013-15. Moore brought in Barber for the 2015-16 season at Citrus College. For Citrus guards Janae Chamois, 19, and Gabriela Ixtepan, 22, Moore’s patience is what stands out in her coaching. “She helped me become more of an offensive player,” Ixtepan said, even though this is her first year with
Moore. Chamois said Moore has expanded her knowledge to get her ready for the next level of athleticism. “She’s allowing us to be ourselves,” Chamois said. “She’s not forcing us to be a certain type of player.” Ixtepan said she sees Moore as a coach she’ll always keep close to her heart and who is always there for her players. “I’m all about the basics,” Moore said. “I want everyone on our team to be able to produce on the level that a star player can.” Barber said Moore puts her players in the best position to score and play as a team and encourages her players to openly communicate with her. “She relates a lot of the game to life,” Barber said. ”And I think that’s why the girls will really push because they’re fighting for their life and who they want to become.” Moore wants her players to be more focused on locking in and concentrating on what they need to do. “I want none of them to ever be considered a weak link,” Moore said. “I have 18 girls now, and all 18 girls are capable of the fundamentals and basics.” The first home game of the season for women’s basketball is set for 5 p.m. Nov. 24 against Grossmont.
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MEN’S SOCCER STILL LOOKING FOR ITS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON
Citrus finished the Mt. San Antonio tournament undefeated to move to 9-2 on the season. The Owls defeated Chaffey College 22-4 in the first game of the tournament as they were led by James Adams with four goals. In its next game, Citrus faced Orange Coast College, who knocked Citrus out of the playoffs last year. Returning player Jonathan Lotero led the Owls with four goals as the Owls came out on top this time, 13-8. They closed out the weekend with strong victories over Southwestern, 19-6, and Palomar, 15-9. The only losses the Owls have suffered this season have been against perennial powerhouse Golden West College and NCAA DIII La Verne College. Citrus held its own against both teams, however, as Golden West and La Verne both pulled away
The Citrus Owls remained winless through the pre-season and continue to look for its first win as conference play has begun. Citrus has been struggling on the offensive side of the ball as it has only scored six goals in as many games. They have been held scoreless in four of their games but mustered three goals in their most recent game, a 4-3 loss against L.A. Mission. On tdefense, the Owls are allowing an average of 2.33 goals. They have allowed four of their opponents to score two goals or more. Citrus has shown signs of improvement as it has held its own against the top two teams in the conference, Glendale and L.A. Mission. The Owls held Glendale to just one goal in their Sept. 15 matchup but were unable to provide any offense of their own as they fell 1-0. Citrus kept up with L.A. Mission on Sept. 18. The Owls matched L.A.
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Mark Cordts has helped the Owls get ready for conference play as they improved to 9-2.
late in the matches. The Owls lost to Golden West 13-7 and fell to La Verne, 11-7. Citrus will play in the South of the Border Invitational this weekend before opening conference play against defending conference champions L.A. Valley at 3 p.m. Sept. 30.
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As conference play begins, Trevor Pedroza and the Owls remain winless.
Mission goal for goal until the 77th minute when the Eagles took the lead for good. The Owls’ next home game is against College of the Canyons at 2 p.m. Oct. 2.
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Golden West Rustlers rally late past Owls BY JOHN MICHAELIDES STAFF WRITER
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The Golden West Rustlers scored 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Citrus Fighting Owls, 29-22, at Citrus College on Saturday night. Golden West (3-0) sophomore wide receiver Quest Truxton took a punt back 75 yards for a touchdown with 2:06 left in the forth quarter. It was the Rustlers first lead of the game. Citrus (0-3) got the ball back with two minutes left and good field position, but freshman quarterback Brian Meyette could not convert a fourth down play in the final seconds on Golden West’s 20 yard line. “We came out in the first half and we killed it, I mean we were up 15-0,” Citrus freshman wide receiver Gino Mastandrea said. “It’s all about finishing.” With under five minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Citrus still held a 22-14 lead. Golden West only needed four plays and 65 yards to end the drive with a touchdown, a 5 yard pass from freshman quarterback Adam Vance to Truxton. Golden West sophomore wide receiver Josh Smith lined up behind center and made the 2-point conversion, tying the score at 22 with 3:23 to play. The Rustlers’ defense came through, forcing the Owls to punt with under three minutes to play. That led to Truxton’s late-game
heroics, as he scored his second touchdown in 77 seconds after his punt return gave Golden West its first lead of the game with 2:06 left to play. “He came up big,” Golden West head coach Nick Mitchell said. “Obviously, he’s our go-to-guy.” Citrus drove the ball down the field after a missed field goal by the Rustlers and scored the first points of the game when Meyette found his sophomore tight end, Christian Beltran, for a 9-yard touchdown. A botched snap on the extra point cost Citrus a point and Citrus had to settle for an early 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Citrus sophomore linebacker Dillon Fink had another great performance. Fink notched 11 tackles, 1.5 sacks and forced two fumbles, including one recovered by freshman defensive back Michael Orantes Jr. with 1:57 before the half. After the fumble, Owls’ sophomore running back Steven Garcia punched it in from a yard out for the touchdown. Citrus failed to make the two-point conversion and went in at the half with a 15-0 lead. “We just came into the locker room, everybody tried to stay calm,” Truxton said. “Trying to keep everyone, just do your job. Do their job when we come out in the second half. We knew we had the ability to beat them, but we did start off really slow. First long road game, you learn from it.”
Mickey Romero Clarion
Citrus College quarterback Brian Meyette, center #18, talks with wide receivers Andre Long, far left, and Zachery Fields on the sideline. The Owls lost 29-22 against the Gold West Rustlers.
After the Owls received the ball to open the second half, Rustlers’ cornerback Kory Garcia intercepted a screen pass and took it the other way for an 82-yard touchdown. “The defense played a hell of a job the whole second half, really the whole game,” Truxton said. “’Cause they were on the field the whole third quarter making plays and they started off with that pick six.” Carney continued racking up the yards, finding a hole and breaking a ADVERTISEMENT
33 yard run to set up Citrus in Golden West’s red zone. The drive ended with Meyette’s second touchdown pass of the day, this time finding sophomore wide receiver Brayton Newton for the 8-yard score. “You know, we lucked out,” Mitchell said. “We made a big play on defense, a big play on special teams and really that was the difference. They outplayed us for at least three quarters tonight. And we were able to make enough plays in the
end.” Meyette finished the game 24 of 40 for 172 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Carney finished with 16 carries for 104 yards. “You know, we’ve lost six offensive linemen, it’s a miracle we were that close,” Coach Ron Ponciano said. “But we should have won, though.” Citrus will continue looking for its first win when it host El Camino on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.
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EDITORIAL
Getting on board A
ssociated Students of Citrus College Executive Board needs to reopen the discussion to offer their students a discounted bus pass. Other colleges, like Mt. San Antonio College, already offer a bus pass that is included in every student’s activities fee. Mt. SAC students recently voted to pay $8 if they are part-time and $9 if they are full-time for a bus pas. Pasadena City College offers its
students a $30 bus pass for the entire semester. Chaffey College students, who use Omnitrans, an Inland Empire transit company, just need to show their ID for a free ride. Not only do these colleges give their students bus passes, they also make the passes affordable. A regular Foothill Transit “student pass” costs $33 per month. Over a regular 17- week semester, Citrus students would pay $132 for the monthly pass.
With the addition of the new Metro Gold Line, Citrus needs to give students more options for public transportation
If students cannot afford a pass, they have to pay $1.25 to and from school, five days a week, which will add to $213. However, for students who take more than one bus, two times a day, five days a week, they would need to spend $298. Since Foothill Transit lines 488 and 281 end their routes at Citrus College, it only makes sense that Citrus students receive some sort of bus pass discount. Citrus College has offered these
types of bus passes in the Owl Bookstore in the past but the outreach was not successful. Citrus College, a campus known for ‘pioneering new ideas,’ seems to be the only institution in the San Gabriel Valley that does not offer a bus pass for its students. There are also students who commute from cities in the Inland Empire, such as Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, who have to use two transit companies, Foothill Transit and Omnitrans, to get to school. These students will end up paying double the fees. Education is expensive enough; Citrus needs to provide a bus pass at a discounted price so more students can save money. Many students think a parking structure is the answer to fixing the parking issue here at Citrus. However, a parking structure would take months and maybe years to build and is, ultimately, unlikely to ever happen. A bus pass here at Citrus College would entice students to take the bus to get to school. If students had access to an inexpensive bus pass, they would be more inclined to take the bus
rather than use their cars. With the new Gold Line stop soon to be available, students will be using the TAP card that could potentially be used as bus fare for Foothill Transit. Even by using the Metro Gold Line, students will still need the bus to travel from the Metro station to campus, as well as from the Metro station to their home. By having a Citrus-provided bus pass, students won’t have to worry about their commute. The TAP card would be available 24/7, making it useful for weekend plans. ASCC Executive Board could make this happen by holding an online poll to determine if students would be willing to increase the student activities fee to include the discounted bus pass. Even though the student fee will go up, those students who take the bus to and from school will save more and could perhaps encourage other students to start using public transportation. ASCC Executive Board needs to get on board and start discussing the possibility of instituting a lowcost bus pass.
Emily Hermosillo Clarion
Mcdade report reveals a Need for more police transparency
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efore police brutality cases like Eric Garner and Michael Brown Jr. made headlines, there was Kendrec McDade. As a result of the Pasadena court’s decision to release McDade’s redacted police report, there needs to be accountability and transparency in police procedures. On March 24, 2012, the 19-yearold McDade was fatally shot by two white Pasadena police officers who were responding to false information from a 911 call. The caller later admitted to lying about seeing the robber with a gun and the officers were cleared of any wrongdoing and their actions ruled as justified. McDade, who attended classes at Citrus College in 2011, was unarmed at the time of his death. Although the city of Pasadena settled with McDade’s parents, Kenneth McDade and Anya Slaughter, after they sued the city for wrongful death, does not take away their right to know about what happened to their child. A California appeals court ruled against the police union that tried to stop this information from being released. In response to this tragedy, the Pasadena Police Department should be required to have a fair, unbiased civilian oversight committee. We need someone to check and balance the police department and if it is not the public they are suppose to be protecting, then whom?
Emily Hermosillo Clarion
Police departments should not have the sole authority to decide what is or is not released in police reports. An unbiased, civilian committee would be able to decide whether the information being held is important enough or irrelevant for the public to know. It would make decisions fair and equal by representing the community whereas government officials would only be looking out for themselves. As reported by The Guardian, 837 people have been killed by police officers in the U.S. in 2015
to date and that number is still rising. The need of full transparency should not outweigh police privacy as well. The Peace Officers Bill of Rights allows officers in California to have protection in personnel records. For obvious security reasons, this is important, but if an incident involving an officer is already questionable to the public, the police department should not withhold information. Even the police record concerning McDade’s incident states,
“There is no legitimate dispute that the report is public record.” Out of almost 13,500 students enrolled at Citrus College, about 80 percent are people of color. It seems today we are targeted by the way we look regardless of what it is we are doing. McDade was a student just like any one of us. While some officers have been punished, the actions of others at times have been ruled justified even though the evidence is in plain sight. This committee would act as a watchdog to the Pasadena Po-
lice Department to prevent them from being a part of the problem and us, a part of another statistic. With stories across the country of police officers misusing their greater power becoming more common, citizens need a committee that is on their side. We should not have to fear for our lives from those who are supposed to protect it.