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DELAYED REST A bill allowing homeless students to sleep on campus delayed.
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A student sleeps in her car on Sept. 20 in the Citrus parking lot in a photo set up by Clarion staff.
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An assembly bill that requires California colleges to allow homeless students to sleep on campus parking lots is taking a pause for two years. “I plan to spend the fall working with the governor’s office to identify ways to more urgently alleviate the struggles that our community college students are facing today, “ according to a press release made by Legislative and Communications assistant for the 24th District representative on Sept.3. 24th District representative of Palo Alto, Assembly member Marc Berman, portrayed the urgent need for action to AB 302; others believe
AB 302 should be reconsidered. President of the Citrus College Board of Trustees, Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, commented in an email regarding AB 302. “As a trustee I have major concerns about the safety of our students. It’s likely the surrounding community will also be very concerned,” she said. Rasmussen also stated financial concerns regarding AB 302. “While the homeless issue is problematic, it’s a state issue not a community college issue. This bill will cost the district a lot of money that will not be reimbursed by Sacramento,” she said. Contrary to Rasmussen’s statement, Berman explained the bill’s main purpose. “I’ve said time and again that AB 302 is not a solution to the housing
crisis. The long-term solution to the crisis is to build more housing,” said Kaitlyn Curry, Legislative and Communications assistant for Berman. Berman stated the bill’s main target of alleviation. “AB 302 is a short-term measure, but it’s something we can do to alleviate the existing reality that too many students are sleeping in their cars every night in unsafe places,” he said. Curry mentioned Berman’s frustrations towards a newlyimplemented requisite amended by the Senate Appropriations Committee stating services won’t apply to colleges within 250 feet. “I was disappointed to see that amendment, which I strongly disagree with,” said Curry. Berman believed that the
A REPORT SURVEYED 40,000 STUDENTS AND FOUND THAT 19% OF RESPONDENTS EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR amendment gave allusion to the recipients being “pedophiles” and that they need to be, “kept away from children.” “They are men and women– many of them barely adults themselves–who are trying to improve their lives by obtaining a better education, “ Berman said. According to a press release
Navigating LGBTQ+ friendly colleges Advice for LGBTQ+ students and how to find a college that’s right BY CASSIE SAMPSON STAFF REPORTER
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Members of Citrus College’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance said the club along with other resources help LGBTQ students feel welcome on campus. GSA provides a yearly forum for LGBTQ students to ask questions and learn information students may be afraid to ask about. Kinesiology major Justina Du’Brey is the GSA club president at Citrus. After being in the club for a couple years, Du’Brey said she wanted a change from the regular social gatherings so she ran for club president in order to inform fellow members about important issues
concerning the LGBT community in a safe and comfortable way. “We are a much better club now because we’re actually learning things and becoming more active on campus,” Du’Brey said. Du’Brey said she focuses her leadership on members’ concerns. She said she tries to save the last 10 minutes to throw ideas on the table about what members want to know. She spends the next week gathering information together and getting speakers to let members know she cares. “We hear you, we see you, and we want to help,” Du’Brey said. Gia da Vinci, who identifies as queer, navigates campus by wearing a sticker with their pronouns on their clothing. “I was really scared at first because I had never done something like regularly wearing my pronouns outside of queer communities,” da Vinci said. “I’m happy to say that so far everything has gone well in the sense that no
Cassie Sampson, Staff Photographer GSA president Justina Du’Brey examines her notes before class in the quad.
one has acted in any way harmful to me.” Da Vinci started their first semester at Citrus this semester after transferring from PCC where they were the president of Queer Alliance. They met Du’Brey while volunteering at the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ center and joined
GSA to find safe space and find their people at Citrus. Jenna Miles, GSA secretary and treasurer, said she joined GSA as soon as she stepped on campus to find people who are accepting and to find safe and comfortable places SEE NAVIGATING PAGE 9
from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and The Hope for Community College, Community and Justice released a report that surveyed 40,000 students at 57 community colleges. They found that 19% of respondents experienced homelessness in the previous year. “I introduced this bill to provide immediate relief to the thousands of community colleges who are homeless throughout California,” Berman said. Curry also stated the bill allows freedom towards the institution regarding certain requirements. “Under AB 302, each community college district would be provided broad flexibility to develop an implementation plan that SEE HOMELESS PAGE 9
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A ferris wheel and booth from the 2018 Azusa Golden Days Carnival.
The Azusa Golden Days Celebration will begin from Oct. 5-13. Throughout the week festivities will include a 2k and 5k run, a pancake breakfast, a carnival and the Golden Days parade. Information can be found on the city of Azusa’s website.
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CORRECTIONS • PAGE 4 In Issue 2 of the Sept. 18 Clarion, the article, “Campus gets a Vegucation” incorrectly stated Joseph Durham’s position. Durham is the sports editor. The article “LUSA celebrate Hisapnic culture had overset text and incorrectly spelled club president Victor Ureno’s last name. “LUSA celebrates Hispanic culture” also states that LUSA hosts the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, but their role is to collaborate with ASCC who hosts the event. •PAGE 6 Incorrect spelling of a name, Daniel Schmidt is the correct spelling. •PAGES 5 & 9 “Campus literary lights extinguish” article jumps twice from the front page. The article should not have been jumped twice. Page 9 also incorrectly spelled Superintendent/President Geraldine Perri’s name.
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The Little Theater will host a workshop style performance which will allow the audience to incorporate their voice in staged readings by stage and screenwriting students. Tickets can be purchased on the Haugh’s website. $10 for students and $15 regular admission. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. The one day show will start at 7 p.m. • OCTOBER 13 - “TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH”
The Haugh Performing Arts Center will host a musical tribute to Johnny Cash with music by James Garner and his band. Tickets can be purchased on the Haugh’s wesbite. Prices vary from $28 for students, $38 regular admission and $35 for seniors.
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WAR ON VAPING ESCALATES BY DEBLI CHAVES
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Americans have died from lung illnesses related to vaping. President Trump announced he will work on banning most flavored e-cigarettes to bring regulation to all the big tobacco companies. There is concern about the surge in teen vapers over the last couple of years. Keeping teens and adults away from addictive products and regulating them is vital. Recent reports by The Center for Disease Control and Prevention show a mysterious lung illness lined the use of electronic cigarettes. Vapes, vape pens, hookah pens, wax pens and e-cigs are all terms to describe electronic nicotine devices. These products use an “e-liquid” that contains nicotine. The CDC published a statement that said vape-related illnesses led to seven deaths and 380 confirmed cases and probable cases of vaping. U.S. health officials identified one potential cause related to vaping -- vitamin E acetate, which is an oil found in some marijuana-based vaping products. The CDC has not confirmed the oil was the cause. U.S. federal health officials continue to investigate lung illness cases in 36 states. Most cases involve the use of electronic cigarette products such as liquid oils, refill pods, cartridges and devices. Patients reported having used nicotine, cannabinoids or THC, a substance in marijuana combined with other chemicals. The Illinois state health department, said the illness affected patients from ages 17 to 38. Seriously-ill patients with extensive lung damage require treatment with oxygen and ventilators-some will suffer from permanent lung damage.
A patient in Illinois died first from a lung illness linked to vaping, Illinois public health officials announced. He was hospitalized with a severe respiratory illness after frequent use of vape products. Officials at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention A Pennsylvania teen,19-yearold Kevin Boclair was hospitalized for weeks due to a vape-related lung illness. On Aug. 3 Boclair’s parents told CBS 3 their son was put in a medically-induced coma for three weeks. They believe his vaping habit forced him on life support. Those who have been hospitalized because of the illness are primarily teens and young adults. CDC data showed about 3.6 million middle and high school students used these devices. In recent reports from preliminary results from the CDC annual National youth tobacco survey high school students, 27.5% reported using e-cigs in the previous 30 days, up from 20.8% in 2018. A Congressional investigation found Juul and partially owned Altria big tobacco giant the nation’s leading e-cigarette maker, used social media anti-smoking propaganda to advertise to minors into buying their products. As concerned raised Juul deleted all social media accounts. The FDA published a warning letter to Juul CEO Kevin Burns, on Sept. 9 stating Juul modified risk tobacco products without an appropriate FDA are adulterated and needs to make these corrections in order to be compliant. President Donald Trump said he would ban all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes from the market on Sept 11. “The Trump Administration is making it clear that we intend to clear the market of flavored e-cigs to reverse the deeply concerning epidemic of youth cigarette
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Photo Ilustration by Lydia Egan, Staff Photographer Daisy Egan, 18, illustration major is uses a wax-pen on Sept. 23 in Claremont. Wax pens may contain nicotine or marijuana related procucts.
use that is impacting children, families, schools, and communities,” said U.S. Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar in a New York Times article. Michigan became the first state to approve a ban on e-cig flavors, but has not enacted the new law. New York has enacted the new ban. Massachusetts and California are headed towards those measures as well, according to the New York Times. The FDA will take several weeks to release its final plan for banning these products that have proven to be dangerous for lung health and has evidently led to death. The FDA needs to regulate companies making THC and nicotine related products. The worry about the rise in youth vaping is that it might increase their tobacco use. Investigate and prosecute the black market products that can be causing harm to all.
Photo Illustration by Lydia Egan, Staff Photographer Daisy Egan, 18, illustration major uses a wax-pen on Sept 23 in Claremont. Wax pens may contain nicotine or marijuana related procucts.
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How well do you feel Citrus College is prepared for an active shooter?
ETHAN CRUZ, 19, psychology
“They kept all the kids in their classes, none of them got out.”
MARCEL CARACAL, 23, kinesiology
“They’re not prepared honestly, it’s because they’re not really armed wellenough.”
SARAH SMITH, 20, nursing
“I think Citrus is very prepared for an active shooter with the new kits that they have in all of the classrooms.”
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New sheriffs in town Citrus College’s new full-time faculty
Rihao Gao City of Residence: Glendora What do you teach and why? Political Science. Growing up, I always had doubts about the accuracy of news coverage and the impact that such news has on public opinion. I wondered why news coverage sometimes strayed from the truth. In my search for the answer, I continued to study political science and here I am now. What is your favorite motivational quote? “Such is life.” Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to still be teaching political science here at Citrus College. What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? I believe that my classrooms should not only teach students about political science but also have lessons that the students can take away as lifelong tools for their future endeavors. What brought you to Citrus? The opportunity to teach political science full time, the beautiful mountain view, and the wonderful students, faculty, and staff to work with. What are you most excited for this semester? It’s always meeting my students for the first time.
Brianne Levine-Peters City of Residence: Glendora What do you teach and why? Psychology What is your favorite motivational quote? “As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has--or ever will have--something inside that is unique to all time. It’s our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression.” -Mr. Rogers Where do you see yourself in five years? Developing the research methods area in the Social & Behavioral Sciences division is a major goal of mine. What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? Psychology is real life, and that’s always been my approach to teaching in any of my classes. What brought you to Citrus? I grew up in nearby West Covina. I went to Mt. SAC, as did the rest of my family. And I love Mt. SAC, but what I loved about Citrus and why I wanted to teach here, is the small campus and the close-knit community. What are you most excited for this semester? Well, having taught at 3 colleges for the last seven years, I’m most excited about not having to take the freeway to work anymore! Oh... and having my own office!
Katherine Harker, Ph.D. City of Residence: Rancho Cucamonga What do you teach and why? Biology and Biotechnology What is your favorite motivational quote? “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” Milton Berle Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully right here at Citrus College, expanding our Biotechnology program and enjoying time in the lab with students. What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? I like to use humor to connect with my students and ease nerves. I also really enjoy using active teaching methods that involve discussion and group problem solving. What brought you to Citrus? The collegial atmosphere is a huge factor for me. I’ve been teaching here as an adjunct for several years and I’ve always felt to welcome by the faculty, staff and students. Citrus is one big family, and who does not want to work in that kind of supportive environment, it’s wonderful What are you most excited for this semester? Getting to spend more one-on-one time with both my students and colleagues. That direct interaction and deeper discussion can be very rewarding and I look forward to being on campus everyday, immersed in the Citrus community.
Bhelkys Macall City of Residence: Covina What do you teach and why? I teach nursing and I love it. There are some different things to learn and do in nursing. I love to what I do. What is your favorite motivational quote? “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself getting my doctorate degree. What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? As a new educator I am still learning the ropes and learning everyday. I’m understand everyone learns a different way whether its tactile or auditory. I am still developing my style but I do like to incorporate real life scenarios and critical thinking that is so crucial in the nursing profession. What brought you to Citrus? I moved around the area about 10 years ago. My daughter attended Citrus and I really liked the vibe and atmosphere of Citrus College. What are you most excited for this semester? I am teaching lecture for the first time. It will be a new challenge for me and I’m scared but excited to learn new teaching methods and grow from this wonderful experience.
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City of Residence: Studio City What do you teach and why? I love getting students excited about my subject area; even if they’re already excited, I like to inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be! What is your favorite motivational quote? There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is yesterday and other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly love. -Dalai Lama Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I’ll be here... at Citrus College! What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? Teaching mutual respect. I push my students to do and be the best they can possibly be, but always in a most supportive way! What brought you to Citrus? I grew up on Mauna Loa Avenue just a few blocks away from Citrus. What are you most excited for this semester? I’m excited to get to know the students here at Citrus, I’ve heard so many good things about the student body already.
Mercedes Belica
City of Residence: Pico Rivera What do you teach and why? I teach Earth Sciences because nature and preserving our planet are my greatest passions. What is your favorite motivational quote? Never eat yellow snow. Where do you see yourself in five years? Probably watching Star Trek while Dan Auerbach serenades me on guitar. What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? I am very silly and I love our planet, I like when students contribute their personal experiences to our class. What brought you to Citrus? Those mountains aren’t bad, makes our field trips all the better! What are you most excited for this semester? Our geology field trip this November to the Bridge to Nowhere.
Priscilla Englert
City of Residence: Brea What do you teach and why? Engine Repair and Automotive Electrical What is your favorite motivational quote? Time stops for no one. Make the best of it. Where do you see yourself in five years? A better mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend and teacher. What would you like to tell your students about your teaching style? Fair, professional and empathetic. What brought you to Citrus? Time, expertise, encouragement and opportunity. What are you most excited for this semester? Meeting the students, working with my colleagues and a new challenge.
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Vicman Thome, Staff Photographer Scenes from Los Angeles were made to go “pop” through adding a neon color scheme to them on Sept. 21 at the L.A. County Fair. One of the many subthemes the fair used was pop culture.
L.A. COUNTY FAIR ‘POPS’ THROUGH ARTISTIC VISION The fair makes ingenious uses of its 2019 theme
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Los Angeles landmarks with small scale models of what they refer to as “Pop” architecture. The park exhibited the Hollywood Sign decked out in vibrant neon colors and the world famous entrance to Santa Monica Pier. L.A. County Fair recreated the landmarks’ color scheme with a palette of neon colors. By adding splashes of hot pink and green, the landmarks popped making them difficult to look at under the midday sun. The L.A. County Fair also changed menu to push the limits of how many different types of foods they can deep fry. Fried pecan pie and deep fried pineapples stood out in an ever-evolving “Deep Fried Menu.”
Long lines of fairgoers waited to buy deep fried “Uncrustables,” peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — crustless sandwiches dipped in boiling oil. The L.A. County Fair opened a paid section fair for selfie-seekers. Regular admission tickets do not permit entry to “Mi Poco LA” or” My Bit of LA” in Spanish. Fair designers lined the section with eccentric displays, where the pop theme was applied to Dadaist artwork. A giant mural of multiple walls covered in a repeating image of a blonde woman, composed of smaller photos of babies and their mothers. The creepy-looking image followed viewers with her gaze.
Experience the legendary life and music of the “Man in Black.” James Garner and his band faithfully recreate Johnny Cash’s biggest hits, such as Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, and Ring of Fire, while incorporating historical commentary and anecdotes about America’s most beloved singing storyteller.
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Vicman Thome, Staff Photographer Scenes from all the biomes of the world are brought to life using flowers and seeds on Sept. 21 at the L.A. County Fair conservatory. One of the subthemes that the far had was the Rose Parade.
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As soon as fairgoers set foot in the L.A. County fair they notice the familiar smell of the farm and deep fried foods. The Los Angeles County Fair’s “Pop” theme is spread throughout Pomona’s Fairplex as the vibrant colors and comic book style art is displayed by using large paintings, murals and photography across walls and building facades. The conservatory building displays the largest example of “Pop” theme at the southwest of the fairgrounds. This building is a greenhouse that changes decorations each year depending on the fair theme. “Get Your Kicks at L.A. County Fair” was the Route 66-centered theme last year. The fair featured a large exhibit of artist interpretations of the ‘highway that’s the best.’ Last year, the event was decorated by huge butterflies and giant bugs. The statues gave the attendees the impression of miniaturization. This year Tournament of Roses conservatory designers from the applied various flowers to create scenes that popped with color. Floral designs alluded to Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, constructed with orchids among other flowers. The conservatory’s massive centerpiece overshadowed other displays. Four parts of the centerpiece represented the Earth’s biomes. Artists crafted an ocean with fish made from flowers and seeds. They created a desert biome complete with a herd of safari animals made from rose seeds. A rainforest biome showed steel frogs and a steel jaguar in a tangle of jungle plants. The fairground park vividly displayed L.A. County Fair’s pop theme. Last year, the fair celebrated Americana with scenes of Route 66, gas station artifacts and classic automobiles from the golden age of muscle cars. Fair designers replicated famous
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hile most of Glendora’s residents sleep, Citrus College opens its gates every week to welcome traders in life and culture. The Foothill Swap meet opens Sunday from 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in parking lots S4, S5, and S6. The swap meet bustled with activity as locals shopped and sold goods, including
food, jewelry and clothes. Everyone in the community is welcome — children to retirees. The Foothill Swap Meet was formerly located at the historic Azusa Foothill Drive-in Theatre until its closure in 2001. Afterward, the swap meet moved to Citrus.
TOP-LEFT: Manuel cuts fruit to sell on Sept. 15 at the Foothill Swap Meet at Citrus College. TOP CENTER: A seller laid out artwork at a stall on Sept. 15 at the Foothill Swap Meet at Citrus College TOP-RIGHT: Bill Alvarez looks at antiques on Sept. 8 at the Foothill Swap Meet at Citrus College. BOTTOM-LEFT: A group of people walk around Sept. 15 around the Foothill Swap Meet at Citrus College.
BOTTOM-CENTER: A seller spread items on the table on Sept. 8 at the Foothill Swap Meet at Citrus College. BOTTOM-RIGHT: A seller filled a stand with sweets and drinks on Sept. 15 at the swap meet at Citrus College.
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HUNGRY? TOO BAD:
Vending machine contract runs out leaving Citrus students hungry and confused
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New machines coming in October Citrus College and their vendor removed vending machines after a contract between the two expired this month. New vending machines will return in late October. A new vendor installed four new microwaves outside of the Owl Cafe on Sept. 16. Eric Magallon, the enterprise services manager at Citrus, said the vending machines will arrive in late October. First Choice Vending and Coffee replaced former vending machine operators, Owl Bookstore employee Juliana Valesquez said the bookstore received complaints about products in the former vending machines. The food frequently got jammed on its way down to the retrieval slot, and the products were not being refilled, Valesquez said. The bookstore staff posted temporary signs where the old vending machines stood. The signs addressed to Citrus’ “valued customers” say their opinions were heard. The poster said the bookstore has a new vending machine partner. Campus microwaves were also removed in the process. Until recently, there were less than a dozen microwaves accessible to students. Magallon said even though the original vendors cleared out faster than he expected, the transition between vendors is still in progress. “The new vendors ordered all
Randall Ramirez, Staff Photographer Citrus College student Alanna Mendez buys a Starbucks beverage from a vending machine in the cafeteria on Sept. 23 at Citrus College.
brand new machines,” Magallon said. “They’re all just about in, but were just waiting to finalize the contract with the district.” “I just don’t feel the old vendors were paying attention to our students’ needs,” Magallon said. “Their contract with us was coming to a conclusion, so it was a natural progression to go out there and
look for other companies.” The contract concluded between summer and fall, which is why no vending machines operated in the of the beginning of the semester. The new machines offere d more health conscious foods while still containing a varied selection, Magallon said. First Choice Vending and Coffee’s
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Find people who are accepting and to find safe and comfortable places around campus. Four-year universities have more resources than Citrus when it comes to LGBTQ programs but Du’Brey hopes as time goes on Citrus’ GSA will be able to do bigger things and hear and learn from more speakers. “Citrus is trying their best,”Du’Brey said. “They do have non-gender specific restrooms so that’s helpful to some people who might not be comfortable deciding which restroom to enter...but I wish it was more accessible” Da Vinci expressed their concerns for accessibility in accordance with how much time students are given between classes. Citrus has Safe Zone which is a campus-wide program committed to making Citrus College a safer, more welcoming and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community. “It’s good having teachers who are welcoming and understanding of what’s going on to talk to,” Miles said. Despite this, Du’Brey said she wishes they enforced having more faculty allies on campus. Da Vinci has experienced a range of behaviors and obstacles during their college experience such as people on to campus with hateful signs. But they said teachers who are open to talk help in those situations.
Cassie Sampson, Staff Photographer GSA secretary Jenna Miles poses with a handmade GSA sign after a meeting.
Members of GSA say Citrus is putting on inclusivity training on Oct. 10 in the Campus Center. “The fact that they’re doing the inclusivity training shows that they care,”Du’Brey said. “I hope people show up to hear people out.” The club also acknowledges the many resources and scholarships available for LGBTQ students. One website that helps LGBTQ students looking to transfer is
the Campus Pride Index, which compares and rates universities based on their friendliness to LGBTQ and what each university has to offer students to feel welcome. Students can search through the best four-year campuses for LGBTQ students. Campuses are ranked for inclusion and safety on the Campus Pride website along with allies who welcome them, LGBTQ centers,
product-selection sheet includes foods with fresh ingredients such as salads, fruit parfait, and sandwiches. The selection includes traditional snacks such as chips, cookies, and candy bars. However, whether or not these fresh ingredient based foods actually remain in the upcoming vending machines depends on
the products’ popularity amongst Citrus students, Magallon said. Full-time student and campus center host Latrcia Lopez said she was more concerned about the upcoming machines’ offered payment options. “I just hope the new vending machines have Apple Pay too,” Lopez said.
classes and programs. The Point Foundation is the largest LGBTQ scholarship fund and offers scholarships based on academic performance, financial need and the applicant’s involvement in the LGBTQ community. One of the Point Foundation’s scholarships is dedicated to community college students and offers between $2,000-$4,800 in scholarship support, admissions counseling, coaching and financial education. Du’Brey plans to talk to the club about their transfer options. “There will always be bumps in the road when transferring for LGBTQ people,” Du’Brey said. “But nothing that talking to someone or explaining on paper won’t fix.” Filling out college applications can create anxiety for LGBTQ students when it comes to checking female or male boxes. “It helps to know yourself and a lot of the anxiety comes from younger people who are still trying to figure themselves out,” Du’Brey said. “Take your time and figure out what makes you comfortable.” Although many colleges accept and welcome LGBTQ students, there are some that don’t. Du’Brey advises LGBTQ students not to let orientation deter them from going where they want to get educated because they’re just like any other human being who wants to step-up in life. To learn more about GSA or to be involved in the club, they meet every Wednesday from 2:30 - 4 p.m. in the campus center 104.
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meets their local needs and circumstances. This includes rules that a participating student must follow when using the overnight parking facilities.” Specific requirements unstated in the bill are dependent on the college’s decision to accommodate to the students’ needs, even those who are parents. “The decision whether or not to allow others, including children to sleep in vehicles on campus would be left up to each community college district,” Curry said. In regards to any damage to cars during hours of operation, schools are able to implement a provision addressing liability for damage, according to Curry. Berman believe that homeless students pursuing an education should be appreciated for their commitment, even more-so with their on-going struggles finding a place to sleep. “They should be celebrated, not stigmatized, “ Berman said. For the next two years Berman will proceed to make reforms to AB 302 in order to holistically fit the needs of California colleges and their students pursuing higher education and a place to sleep.
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Owls football stays undefeated
Men’s Soccer 0-8 Citrus’ men’s soccer team is on a terrible losing streak of 8 losses. The team has most recently lost to Santa Monica 1-0. In spite of 3 shots on goal from Citrus, Santa Monica was adamant in not allowing any goals. to be scored.
Woman’s Soccer 3-4
Citrus’ women’s soccer is bouncing back from a tough two loss streak coming from Mt. San Antonio and Cuesta with a win against Ventura 1-0. Sydney Estrada scored the only goal against Ventura goalie Aracely Castro.
Volleyball 3-9
Citrus’ women’s volleyball team is coming back from a tough loss streak of 8 with a win over San Bernardino Valley College (3-0).
Men’s Water Polo 0-7 Citrus’ men’s water polo is on a tough losing streak of seven losses. The toughest loss was against Occidental College where they lost 22-1.
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MEN’S SOCCER 2 PM FRI 10/4 OXNARD
7 PM 4 PM 4 PM TUE TUE TUE 10/8 10/15 10/22 SANTA CANYONS ANTELOPE BARBARA VALLEY
WOMEN’S SOCCER 4 PM 4 PM 3 PM 7 PM FRI TUE FRI TUE 10/4 10/8 10/11 10/15 ANTELOPE BAKERSFIELD SANTA GLENDALE VALLEY MONICA
FOOTBALL 2 PM SAT 10/5 ALLAN HANCOCK
6 PM SAT 10/19 DESERT
1 PM SAT 10/26 VICTOR VALLEY
6 PM SAT 11/2 SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
Joseph Durham Clarion Citrus college football team rushing down the field at kickoff against the Santa Barbara Vaqueros on Sep 28. The game was a tough battle for the second and third quarter, untilthe Citrus Owls scored a touchdown in the last few mintues of the fourth quarter.
Citrus College Football stretches its record to 4-0 after a tough win over Santa Barbara BY JACOB LUEVANO STAFF REPORTER
JLUEVANO@CCCLARION.COM
With a win over the Palomar Comets, the 3-0 Citrus Owls sought a win over the Santa Barbara Vaqueros to push their undefeated season alive to 4-0. In the final minutes of the fourth quarter, Citrus Owls wide receiver Jeremiah Lineberger sealed the 12-3 victory with a 16 yard touchdown catch, from
quarterback Austin Zavala. It was Zavala’s second passing touchdown of the game, the other being a 6 yard pass to running back Sal Tovar in the first quarter. “It was ugly. It was tough,” Tovar said, “but we ended up coming out when it counted in the fourth quarter to pull through.” Coming in clutch, especially in the fourth quarter, was the Owls defense. A 25 yard interception return from Owls cornerback Chima Mbaruguru within the final minutes of the game shifted the momentum. It was the second interception of the game, the other coming from cornerback Marquise Ogletree. Another important play in the game was a forced fumble from Owls full-
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WOMEN’S WATER POLO 1:45 PM SAT 10/12 LA VALLEY @ CUESTA COLLEGE
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TBA 2 PM SAT WED 10/5 10/9 CUESTA LA PIERCE COLLEGE DAY 2
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were gonna happen.” Citrus College football head coach Ron Ponciano said he was satisfied with the win but is eager for next week’s game. “A win is a win. That’s a good thing. Being 4-0 feels good,” Ponciano said. “We’ve learned from it. There were some positives that came out of it. And that’s what we’ll look at, because we’ve got a massive fight coming up next weekend, massive,” Ponciano repeated. “On very hostile turf. So it’ll be a great process for us to go through.” Ponciano is referring to the Owls game against Allan Hancock at 2 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Allan Hancock where the Owls will strive to stretch their undefeated
Professor shreds waves and educates students
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back Eden Smith. Citrus College defensive line, strength and conditioning coach Brandon Hyashi said his defense was well prepared for Saturday’s game. “We knew that we just needed to be physical up front with the O-line,” Hyashi said. “They like to play a little up-tempo. We knew that they wanted to run the ball, 1st and 2nd [down]. Then they came out passing and firing so that was the main thing we were looking at. But they kind of switched it up a little bit on us, turned it into 1st down pass, 2nd down run. So we knew that we needed to bring pressure on those pass plays that we knew
Photo courtesy of Ana Afzali Ana Afzali carves waves at Surfrider beach on Sept. 25.
Spanish faculty member harnesses surfing passion to inspire classes BY NATALIE SANCHEZ EDITOR IN CHIEF NSANCHEZ@CCCLARION.COM
& JOSEPH DURHAM SPORTS EDITOR
JDURHAM@CCCLARION.COM
The syllabus is finalized, the classroom is empty and the list of students enrolled in the course is set-- anticipation of a new semester is in full effect. In her mind, she remembered the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore and the eagerness
to experience what the ocean has to offer on a new day. Surfing and teaching are very similar for Citrus College Spanish professor, Dr. Ana Afzali. You never know what to expect in either situation, but the challenge from both is exciting Afzali said. Afzali has been teaching at Citrus for 22 years. Throughout her time as a professor, Afzali pioneered a program called Intermediate Spanish for Heritage speakers, wrote one history book, one textbook and won the Distinguished Faculty Award in 2019. Persistence, passion and the desire to step into the unexpected have been tools she has used in not
only teaching but also in her recent hobby: surfing. Three years ago, as she was taking photos, Afzali found inspiration from her son and brother to begin surfing. “I was sitting behind the lense just looking at them and thinking ‘I would absolutely love to do that,’” Afzali said. Her passion for surfing grew and soon became an instrumental part of her life and profession. Though she has many academic successes, Afzali shared her passion for surfing is a big source for her continuous growth and success as a professor. “I feel like I can connect with students a lot better, because a foreign language can be extremely daunting, like a wave,” she said. She connected the unpredictable movement of the waves to teaching. Afzali said a teacher must be able to adjust in an instant to the needs of a student, similar to adjusting to the movement of the waves. Afzali uses surfing as a way to stay humble, calm and as a space to center her mind. She said when she paddles out into the ocean, she doesn’t know what she is getting into, but she enjoys the challenge. Surfing brought Afzali to many new friends, gave her an avenue to connect with her students on, and
Ana Afzali Ana Afzali stands with her surfboard, posing at Surfrider Beach in July.
gave her a new breath of life. The passion she has for surfing is carried out in her everyday life and she uses it as a way to inspire her students. “Find something you’re really passionate about, that inspires you and just go with it,” Afzali said.
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Art & Coffee Bar Mon-Thu: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.owlbookshop.com
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Box Office Robert D. Haugh Performing Arts Center Citrus Little Theatre www.haughpac.com
Cashier Discounted tickets to movies and local attractions www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv
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The Range at Citrus Mon-Sat: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun: Closed www.citruscollege.edu/golf
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Owl Bookshop Mon-Thu: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.owlbookshop.com
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Owl Café & Grill (lower floor) Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri: Catering only www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/owlcafe Owl’s Nest Food Truck Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (near PC)
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