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Glendora Police Department officers practicing an active shooter scenario in the Technician Development building in fall of 2012. The exercise conducted exclusively by Glendora P.D., trains officers for a school shooter scenario and building clearing. (File Photo/Clarion)

DRAWING FIRE

A campus preparation drill causes a stir among some faculty and students

What side of the law are you on? Campus to host a forum on Police procedure and civil liberties BY MEGAN BENDER STAFF WRITER

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The ASCC will be hosting a forum on March 31 at the Citrus College Campus Center in the east wing. At this event guest speakers Peter Bibring an attorney and director of police practices at American Civil Liberties Union and Timothy Staab, Chief of Police

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Glendora Police Department conducting a building sweep in Technician Development building during an active shooter scenario in fall of 2012. The exercise conducted exclusively by Glendora P.D., trains officers for a school shooter scenario on a school campus.

BY EVAN SOLANO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Preparation for the allcampus emergency preparedness drill scheduled for tomorrow has been in the works for months. Scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and noon, the event will mark the second lockdown/shelter and place drill simulated on campus. The exercise will not include firing of blanks as part of the drill, according to an all-campus email sent on March 11 by Arvid Spor, Ed.D, vice president of academic affairs and interim vice president of student services.

“[Campus shootings] are a very real thing that have happened on multiple campuses. Citrus College just wants to make sure that we’re as prepared as possible.”

-James Lancaster, Ed.D

dean of curriculum, career, technical and continuing education Officials from the office of campus safety, Glendora Police Department and the Citrus College Emergency Operations Center planning committee plan emergency drills throughout the year. These drills are meant to help ensure the entire Citrus community is informed and aware of campus policies and procedures that are in place. “This drill requires everyone inside of a building to lock

their doors, turn out the lights (if possible), and shelter in place until given the all clear sign,” Spor said in an email. Ben Macias, supervisor of campus safety elaborated on how these drills allow Glendora P.D. officers to collaborate on effective safety execution. “These drills help them understand our campus and make sure they know where to go.” Macias said. “Our de-

partment has been working directly with them the last five years. The relationship between campus safety and Glendora P.D. is not a requirement according to Macias, but the campus chooses to work in conjunction through a campus liaison. Controversy over a simulated shooter scenario did occur the week before the drill was to take place. Details were discussed March 9 in a Steering Committee meeting attended by Paul Swatzel, Citrus College Faculty Association president. “Dr. Spor made the statement that there would be a Glendora P.D. officer dressed SE E DRI LL • PAGE 5

‘i ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost’

The Little Theatre prepare to give audiences a scare with ‘Very Still and Hard to See.’ PG. 12

in the city of Glendora will discuss a variety of topics including cell phone searches, DNA testing, drone usage, militarization of police forces, probably cause, stop and frisk procedures, racial profiling and use of force. Most of these situations appear bleak to students whey they interact with law enforcement, and there are many questions they don’t get the opportunity to ask when S E E F OR UM • PAGE 5

special report:

hard to flush: a look at the condition of our restrooms BY ALICIA SILLER STAFF WRITER

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The poor condition of some Citrus College bathrooms has become an issue for students who use these facilities. There are 44 buildings on the 104-acres Citrus College campus. With 33 custodial employees doing their cleaning at night, most students are unaware of their work. There are roughly 150 restrooms for the custodial crew to maintain every night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. “Not only do they clean the restrooms, they clean all the classrooms, all the offices, all the common spaces. Each one gets different treatment,” said Fred Diamond, director of facilities. S E E R ES T R OOM S • PAGE 5

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Student arrested for threats made over Twitter

Viacom pays $7.2 million to settle intern lawsuit

Tensions on the rise in Ferguson

A 16-year-old Arroyo High School student was arrested on Friday, March 13, on suspicion of making criminal threats. The student had posted a threat on Twitter where he threatened to harm two faculty members, both of whom are the student’s teachers. The threat was not discovered until early Friday morning but had been posted the day before while the student was in class. No further details have been released.

Viacom has agreed to settle a lawsuit in which the media company will pay $7.2 million to more than 1,000 interns for their time at Viacom’s television networks, which include MTV and BET. The lawsuit was filed in 2013 on behalf of Casey Ojeda and Karina Reynaga, which claimed the company’s unpaid internship program was a violation of state and federal wage laws.

Violence broke out on March 12 when two police officers were shot during a protest against the police department. Jeffery Williams, 20, has been arrested and also admitted to the shooting of two officers but claimed he was not aiming for them. In light of a 102-page Justice Department report, several city officials have stepped down including Police Chief Thomas Jackson and city manager John Shaw. The city’s top court clerk was also fired in connection with racist emails. The report showed the police department has a pattern of discrimination targeted against African Americans.

Source: Los Angeles Times Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Rosemead man loses $1 million Powerball ticket

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A man who had purchased a winning Powerball ticket was unable to claim his winnings as the deadline to claim the prize passed March 12. The ticket matched every number except the Powerball number. Lottery officials tried to identify the man after distributing surveillance video and had one person come forward claiming to be the winner but had lost the ticket. Powerball rules require the winner to produce the actual winning ticket and have a window of 180 days to come forward. The Rosemead supermarket that sold the ticket still collected a $5,493 bonus for the winning ticket.

Arrest made in Perris over 280 marijuana plants Sheriffs in Riverside County arrested a man and woman after deputies discovered a marijuana grow with over 280 plants and a Butane Hash Oil lab. The search warrant was served on March 13 in an unincorporated area of Perris. Jose Ignacio Delgado was arrested on charges of cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana, operating a BHO laboratory and child endangerment. Source: Los Angeles Times

14 teens allegedly sexual assaulted 2 students

Authorities are looking for a rookie LAPD officer who is considered a person of interest in a case involving the fatal shooting of a man in Pomona. Henry Solis, was off-duty at the time of the killing on March 13, near a bar district of downtown Pomona and has not reported to work since then. Pomona police have said it is too early to comment on the officer’s possible involvement but would like to talk to him. Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Source: CNN

Utah lawmakers have passed a law for the use of firing squads A bill was passed in early March that would allow Utah to execute deathrow prisoners by firing squad. The measure was passed with an 18-10 vote and will be sent to Gov. Gary Herbert next who will either sign it into law or veto the bill. Execution by firing squad was banned in Utah in 2004 but inmates who chose that option before it was changed were still executed by firing squad. The bill will give the state the option to use a firing squad in the event that

the drugs used for lethal injection were not available 30 days before the date set for the execution. States have recently had trouble maintaining a supply of the lethal injection drugs due to manufactures stopping production or barring the use of the drugs in executions. There are currently eight people on Utah’s death row. Source: KTLA

GLOBAL Three teens were arrested en route to Syria Three teenagers from London were arrested in Istanbul on suspicion of the preparation of terrorist acts. They were making their way to Syria to allegedly join ISIS. The two 17-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man were arrested by Turkish intelligence working at the airport’s risk analysis center. The center monitors risky flights and runs checks on suspicious passengers entering Turkey.

Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Rookie LAPD officer sought for questioning

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Source: BBC Ten Venice High School students were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two female students. Four minors were also being looked at in the possible assault which is believed to have occurred numerous times on and off campus. The alleged assault reportedly date back to October 2013 but most of the incident have occurred in the past two months. The male students were working together to pressure the girls into sex and have allegedly made verbal threats regarding their reputations. They are expected to be charged with unlawful sex with minors and forced oral copulation. Source: Los Angeles Times

Brazil protests for impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff Protestors took to the streets across Brazil demanding the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. The economy is currently in a recession and a corruption scandal has been revealed involving the state-run oil company. Investigators have unveiled a money-laundering and bribery case involving Petrobras, the national oil company. Numerous politicians have been accused of accepting millions in payments. Source: CNN

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College Fair

Blood Drive

Representatives from UC, CSU, private, and out-of-state universities will be on campus to assist students with transfer options. The representatives will be in the campus center mall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Cesar Chavez National Blood Drive Challenge will be visiting Citrus College on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the east wing of the campus center. Donations and volunteers are welcome.

Spring Club Rush took place in the Campus Center Mall on March 10 and 11. Club Rush helped clubs go out and meet prospective members. It allowed students to see current clubs on campus, as well as meet new clubs such as Citrus Metal Alliance. Metal Alliance president Raiden Ikeda and fellow member Ben Hsu talk to an interested student about the purpose of the club.

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March 27

Alumni Networking Mixer The Citrus College Veterans Success Center will host an event to demonstrate how the college supports student veterans in their educational goals and the transition to civilian life. The event will take place on March 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Citrus College Veterans Success Center.

Transfer 101 Workshop The Faculty Learning Institute will be sponsoring a transfer workshop designed to help faculty and staff understand the transfer process to a fouryear university. The workshop will cover the transfer process to CSU, UC, private and out-ofstate campuses. The event will take place on Friday, April 3 from 10 a.m. noon in the Student Services building, SS211.

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Upcoming TED Talks topics showings/discussion in the Campus Center at 1:15 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Corrections: • In the previous issue of the Citrus College Clarion, Volume XCI, there was a mistake in the “Theatre Tech Students Prepared To Go Big Time” article stating one of the individuals name was “Erik Lopez.” The correct spelling is Erick Lopez. • In the “Join the Club” article there are misspelled names of individuals which should read Sara Acevedo and Tyler Connolly. ICC is not a club but a student-run council, a branch of student government.

MARCH 19 “FIND YOUR VOICE AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE”

This talk begins with a personal story of sexual violence that may be difficult to listen to. But that’s the point, says citizen journalist Meera Vijayann: Speaking out on tough, taboo topics is the spark for change.

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In 2010, technologist Tan Le took the TEDGlobal stage to demo a powerful new interface. But now, at TEDxWomen, she tells a very personal story: the story of her family — mother, grandmother and sister — fleeing Vietnam and building a new life.

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as a student firing blanks,” Swatzel said. According to Swatzel, Spor did not specify when or where this part of the lockdown drill would take place. Swatzel said that Spor would be sending a campus-wide email about the event. Once that email was sent, Swatzel was told he could send his own email regarding the drill. However, the vice president’s email did not mention the use of

blanks by a Glendora P.D. officer. Swatzel then proceeded to send out an email outlining the additional scenario details discussed at the Steering Committee. “Someone could have really gotten hurt if they were not informed. I am trying to keep people as well informed as possible.” On March 11, Spor informed faculty and staff by email that the lockdown drill will continue as planned but would not include an undercover officer posing as an active shooter. According to Spor, the idea of the undercover officer was a “potential scenario” but had not had a chance to confer with the school’s president, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D, su-

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perintendent/president. “We agreed that the college community was not ready for such a scenario. I informed the Planning Team the next day that we would not proceed with that option.” James Lancaster, Ed.D, dean of curriculum, career, technical and continuing education, who serves as the planning coordinator for the EOC on campus reiterated the college’s goal of being prepared for worse-case scenarios. “We wanted to make sure that we’re prepared for emergencies,” Lancaster said. “This is a very real thing that has happened on multiple campuses. Citrus College just wants to make sure that we’re as prepared as possible.”

According to Lancaster, the EOC reads through an emergency scenario every spring semester as a way to practice procedure and keep the various departments within the EOC in constant communication. Emergency planning firm West Coast Consulting Group, comprised of former police, fire fighting and various emergency response units, work with the EOC. According to Lancaster, WCCG made the initial suggestion to try a real life emergency scenario in place of the tabletop read-through. WCCG was not available for comment. Citrus has run through “active shooter” exercises while classes have been in session in the past. On Sept. 22, 2011 a 20-minute lock-

Restrooms in need of attention FROM PAGE 1

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Photo taken by custodian Devin Adkins of the Women’s restroom on the second floor of the Professional Center.

ASCC to host civil liberties forum F R O M PA G E 1

interacting with an officer of the law. “So often [in these situations] people are yelling and not having a civil dialogue on the possible issues and possible solutions,” said Dave Milbrandt, a Political Science Professor at Citrus and the moderator of the Police Procedures and Civil Liberties forum. The forum will provide a relaxed dialogue in which students and officials of the law can approach each other. Milbrandt holds these events with a purpose of making them practical

and hands on, “if it’s not practical you’re never going to use it.” Milbrandt puts on a “Why Politics Matter,” forum every spring and decided to make it even more practical this year based on recent law enforcement incidents. With recent events in Ferguson and even closer to home in LA this forum will provide students an opportunity to find out what rights are allowed them as well as the police force. “When an officer approaches the vehicle they have no idea if that person is armed, on drugs, intoxicated or not on anything,” Milbrandt said. “Some students will say they’re always presumed to be guilty.” According to Milbrandt’s students when they interact with law enforcement, police assume that they’re automatically up to no good or that they will be harassed. Milbrandt would like to change that percep-

“They have to do their work at night because number one are the students,” Diamond said. “Providing a good place for students has to be done at a off-time so that they can still go to class.” The student body may be unaware of the custodial staff’s work, Diamond explained, because since they are out of sight, they are out of mind, but that does not mean students should not pick up after themselves. With an enrollment of approximately 18,000 students, some restrooms need more attention than others, especially those in older buildings. Mune Motani, a Citrus music and theater major, pointed out a problem area. “The restrooms are in horribly decrepit condition, especially the ones in the theater arts building,” he said. Motani emphasize on the, out-of-date and water-wasting urinals. “By the time we hit college, we should know how to clean up after ourselves, so the students need to at least pick up after themselves,” Motani said. Most students try to avoid those restrooms by walking to the Student Services and Administration buildings, he said.

tion. “I usually have an attitude when the officer approaches,” said Alyssa Marquez, a Biology and Psychology major at Citrus College. Marquez has been pulled over at least 9 times since she started driving four years ago and out of two fix it-tickets she feels that each stop was pointless and a waste of her time. She feels that she cannot approach officers because they typically stare at her like she’s done something wrong. “They can at least understand why the police do what they do,” Milbrandt said. “This is an opportunity for them to find ways to refine policies and encourage them to be more trusting of police.” Depending on the circumstance, Mike Manahan a Nursing major at Citrus, would typically be wary of the police knowing that they have quotas that need to be met in giving tickets, “ It would also

down drill was staged that focused on five buildings on campus. The result of the drill found 973 “potential victims” as a result of insecure classrooms. In preparation for tomorrow’s drill, campus officials encourage all staff, faculty and students to review emergency response materials located on the Campus Safety page on the Citrus College website. Information has been updated on the site to make is accessible to all users on all devices. “Campus Safety is not just one department, it is a collective effort, Macias said. “It requires a lot of peoples’ in put to pull off a drill like this.”

“I think a lot of the mess happens during the day with all the students so if they had custodial help during the day, that’ll probably help maintain the restrooms,” Motani said. “It would be nice if they can get some people during the day but times are tough and it’s very difficult,” said Leslie Arnold, custodial supervisor. “I really think with what they have, they’re doing a great job.” The Facilities Department is aware of the need to remodel outdated restrooms, such as, those in the Professional Center and Liberal Arts buildings. “People seem to see the porcelain and they see the black or the scratches and they think it’s from the cleaning not being done when in fact the porcelain has been scrubbed off,” Arnold said. With the construction of the Fine Arts and Communications Building less than two years away from completion, students and faculty must help maintain the bathrooms until the custodial staff can be expanded. “Maybe we can get the general population a little more educated about the bathrooms, maybe getting some group participation,” said Devin Adkins, an eight-year custodial employee. Adkins suggests instead of students ignoring a flooded toilet, to ask a staff member to call to fix the problem. “The proper reporting structure would be to a teacher, or a librarian, or a staff member. It would have to be some sort of effort by staff and students,” Adkins said.

depend on the temperament of the officer.” “If I ever was pulled over,” he said, “ I would probably challenge it because I have no tickets on my record at all.” Officer Staab advises students to comply with the directives of the police officer and allow time for mistakes on the law enforcements behalf to be fixed afterwards. “We are not there because we are bored and looking for something to do,” Staab said. “ I would encourage students to cooperate.” “I hope that people can see that this is a dialogue,” Milbrandt said. “And that when you react with the police you can have a dialogue and not hostility.” Although the ACLU and Officer Staab are debating in this forum, Staab stresses the fact that the ACLU and law enforcement are on the same side, both are aiming for protection of civilian rights.

Staab says that wants citizens to reside in a country of human rights and freedom and that the ultimate goal is to try and get closer to a perfect America. “We want the same result,” Staab said, “we just go about it different ways.” During the forum professionals will talk between each other for 40 minutes and 15 minutes will be allowed at the end for relaxed discussion between officials and students. I hope that people can see that this is a dialogue,” Milbrandt said. “And that when you react with the police you can have a dialogue and not hostility.” Milbrandt is very eager about the possibilities this forum will provide, “I hoping conversations like this can reduce the tension before they escalate, both sides need to be heard on this issue and that’s the most important part.”

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ALMUNI brew to celebrate Citrus BY MICKEY ROMERO MANAGING EDITOR

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The owners of Alosta Brewing Co. have a long relationship with Citrus College. Herb and Terry Adams, who are husband and wife, are proud to be alumni of who also have employment history at Citrus. “I actually went to Citrus, and so did Terry, so did our kids,” said Herb Adams. “And Terry works there now. Her dad actually went there when it was the high school.” Their children have graduate from Citrus in different areas of study such as nursing, cosmetology, dental, and communications, which makes three generations of the family that have gone to Citrus. Herb Adams was approached in July 2014 about creating a beer for the Centennial Gala. The beer was traditional English style pale ale with a malty taste and a hoppy finish. “It’s a nice balanced beer, a beer than can appeal to anyone,” said Terry Adams. The beer is made through a long process. The steps to brew the beer took about six hours and then required a few hours every couple of

days to make sure everything was going according to plan. The entire process took more time however. “From start to finish, not counting actual man hours, it took three weeks,” Herb Adams said. “You’re not always spending three weeks on it, though, just a couple hours here and there.” Their Centennial Beer was served at after-party for the Superintendent/ President’s Centennial Gala on Jan. 10. Terry Adams is a Citrus College employee in Career Technical and Continuing Education. Herb Adams also worked with Professor Goodman, who teaches forestry, from 1999-2010 on a professional consultant basis. “He would always do those natural history classes, and I would always be the photographer,” Herb Adams said. The Alosta Brewing Company is located at 692 Arrow Grand Circle Covina, CA. “We opened in September 2014, that’s when we officially opened to the public,” Terry Adams said. “We had been working prior to that to get off the ground.” The name for Alosta Brewing Company was derived from George E. Gard, a founder of the city of

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Citrus students take part in Trivia night on Feb. 26, which Alosta Brewing Co. hosts trivia night every Thursday night. Herb and Terry Adams are owners of the brewing company located in Covina.

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Herb and Terry Adams were in attendance for the Superintendent/ President’s Gala on Jan. 10.

Alosta, which was incorporated with the city of Glendora in the late 1880s.

“He started the city of Alosta, which bordered the city of Glendora,” said Citrus student Calvin Scott Lynk. “Glendora didn’t want any liquor in its city, so Gard started Alosta with the money he had from the water company he ran. Hence the water tower on the Alosta Brewing Co. logo.” While most people who think of a brewery instantly envision a bar, Alosta Brewing Co. is far from that. “Most of the regulars that come here are more of a friendship than anything else,” said Byron Fisher, president of Alosta Brewing Co. “It’s a nice place where you can sit down, I see kids running around all the time because they have ginger ale and root beer. They have board games where they can pass the

time,” Lynk said. “It is maybe a five minute drive and its not like people come here to get hammered. It’s just a place to relax.” Herb and Terry are developing relationships with Alosta Brewing Co. visitors. “I make the joke to Terry Adams that every time I come here, every time I see her, it makes it worth it,” said Lynk. “I see her at Citrus, and it ruins my facade of being a tough guy, I’ll walk around very silent, and the moment I see her, I smile big because she’s the nicest lady. I’m always happy to see her, and she’s always happy to see anyone, even if she can’t remember your name.”

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HONOR SOCIETY BRINGS AWARENESS OF RARE DISEASE BY JACLYN SPENCER STAFF WRITER

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Learning to face obstacles headon can be a challenge for any student. But for one member of the Alpha Gamma Sigma honor society, educating others has become her life’s passion. When she was 16, Kendal Gagliano, now 19, was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri or commonly referred to as intracranial hypertension. Its symptoms include described increased pressure around the brain leading to intense headaches, nausea and vision lost. “I live with a 24/7 headache,” Gagliano said. “I have all the symptoms of a brain tumor, but there is no tumor present.” The disease affects 1 in 100,000 people. As she endured treatments, Gagliano experienced general lack of interest for her condition as well as for other people with rare diseases. “When I was going through my own journey, I saw how doctors interacted with patients and it was not good,” Gagliano said. “Pharmaceutical companies do not care [about research] because of the lack of financial benefit.” As she continues with weekly check-ups and treatments for her fluid pressure in her cerebral, Gagliano has decided to make advocating for understanding and treating of rare diseases into a career.

“My passion grew for the medical field, and now I am working towards becoming a pediatrician,” Gagliano said. “I want to open a Intracranial Hypertension clinic for children and get other specialists in that field.” At the beginning of her high school experience, Gagliano’s disease began to drastically take hold of her body. Rapidly losing her vision and stuck in bed in unbearable pain, Gagliano had to utilize online learning to finish her high school education at home. Within a few years, Gagliano has had multiple surgeries to help elevate the pressure in her head. “My surgeries saved me. I had three brain surgeries and three spinal surgeries,” Gagliano said. “Because of these surgeries, I am able to do things and help people.” Throughout her hardship, Gagliano’s family have supported her every step of the way. “My mom and my brother have been my rock through this,” Gagliano said. “My mom helped me with these support and awareness ideas.” Gagliano became a part of the I Help Foundation, an awareness club where other people are suffering from the same disease as her. This club eventually became connected to the Global Genes foundation, where Gagliano attended a GG conference about rare disease awareness.

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Alpha Gamma Sigma member Kendall Gagliano, a biology major who was diagnosed with intracranial hypertension, is raising awareness for rare diseases with Denim Dash, which is a fundraising walk. Denim Dash will take place on the Citrus Track on March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“It was one of the best conferences I have ever been to,” Gagliano said. “There were speakers talking about how to be advocates for ourselves and how caregivers [like my mom] can better support their children and get support for themselves as well.” Inspired to be an advocate for the rare disease community, Gagliano is organizing a fundraising event called Denim Dash. Denim Dash is a global awareness event through Global Genes. With the goal of trying to bridge the gap of the public’s awareness, the foundation over the span of has since grown to over 500 global orga-

nizations. There are 7,000 types of known rare diseases and 80 percent are caused by faulty genes. With only an approved 5 percent FDA drug treatment for these diseases, the impact of rare diseases is greater than the combined impact of cancer and aids. “If we are going to do this, we are doing to do this big,” Gagliano said, who sought the help of AGS club members. AGS is an academic and volunteer driven club. Jack Z. Liu, AGS president, encourages each member to develop interests freely within the club. “We are all friends. Well, family

in a sense. Each event comes from a member and things they are passionate about,” Liu said. “AGS helps [members] develop a professional attitude. We like to highlight each other’s various skills through announcements and appreciations at meetings.” Lisa Villa, Citrus College counselor and adviser, said she values how involved this club and how the members push themselves to be difference makers in the community. “These students are a dream to work with”, Villa said. “They possess certain skills, like discipline and goal setting. They share common goals and always support each student.” Membership in AGS requires students to have a minimum GPA of 3.25 with 45 hours of volunteer work per semester or a 3.5 GPA with 30 hours of volunteer work. Most members, however, go beyond these requirements. Balancing a 4.0 GPA and her condition, Gagliano uses her dreams to propel her forward. “Honestly you learn to live with it, Gagliano said. “I [tell myself] I have too many dreams to give up on. So I [get] up and I [go] to school.” “Students set personal goals to get into this club and a way to build up GPA and resumes” Villa said. “These students are all about service to the community. They find ways to give back to Citrus College and branch out to the surrounding community.” Denim Dash, one of the biggest events AGS will be participating in this spring, is scheduled at Citrus College Stadium on March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lot S8 and S9 will be available for free parking. Signups and donations for this event are located online at tiny.cc/AGSDenimDash. The cashier’s office on campus will be also taking donations leading up to the event.

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Aspiring photographers honing in on their artistic and technical skills find common ground with likeminded students in the Photography Club. This well established campus club is active both on and off campus, photographing college activities, local events and group trips. Bob Orso, a fine arts professor who teaches Photo 101, is the faculty adviser. Ricky Lin, a contract photographer with the Office of External Relations, oversees the club’s meetings and activities. Lin joined the Photo Club in 2009 while working for Darrell Carr, veteran photography professor, and became the club’s president two years ago. Carr retired in spring 2014 but has since returned to Citrus to teach part-time. “Nobody wanted to be president, and at the time, I was the oldest member who stuck around the most, so I said, ‘Ok, I’ll become president,’” Lin said. Lin works with digital formats to shoot landscape images, which is his photo type of choice.

But, he said, if he could have it his way, he would prefer to work in a dark room and develop film, like his favorite photographer Ansel Adams, who was highly regarded for his landscape photographs of the American West. Club members experiment with different types of cameras, lenses and filters to create perfect images, using their own equipment or equipment supplied by the club. Students may use their phones for some club projects, but DSLR and mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses are the equipment of choice. If a student does not own this equipment, he or she may borrow equipment from the club with a valid student ID and a personal SD card. “I wanted to learn about photography and have more opportunities to take the pictures,” said Crunk Li, a 20-year old San Dimas resident who joined the club in spring 2014. A photography major, Li strives to use the camera to communicate with people through images. His favorite subject is landscape photography because he can take his time trying to achieve the perfect angle and light-

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Photo Club president Ricky Lin (pictured right) with the other members of the Citrus College Photo Club. The club meets every Tuesday at noon in LB204 and encourage all students interested in photography to attend.

ing. The Photo Club attends many local events, including the Covina Art Walk. They have also traveled around the state on field trips to San Francisco, Joshua Tree and Santa Barbara. “Shooting in San Francisco, shooting at the Golden Gate Bridge, all of those, the field trips were fun,” Orso said, recalling his favorite field trip of spring 2014. The cost of the field trips typically vary from $20 to $80 and depends the number of members participating, not including what each member will spend during the trip.

The club’s next field trip will likely be to the Valley of Fire, the oldest state park in Nevada located 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The trip is tentatively planned to take place during spring break over the course of three to four days. Orso said that he and the student photographers are eagerly anticipating completion of the Fine Arts Building now under construction. “When we have the new building, we should have better facilities, better computers, new equipment,” he said. “Expanding the photo club

would be part of that whole change.” Student photographers display their work in the library gallery each semester. The most recent showcase will take place on April 23, where photos will be up for display and, at the discretion of the photographer, for sale. The Photo Club meets every Tuesday at noon in LB 204. All interested students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Orso via email at 99pets@gmail.com, or visit the Photo Club’s Facebook page, Citrus College Photography Club.

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Hunting ground tells all about sexual assault BY JAMES MOLINA STAFF WRITER

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Colleges promise to be there for students and foster their best interests. But what happens when a student’s best interest clashes with a school’s treasured status? Director Kirby Dick and producer Amy Ziering, the team behind “The Invisible War” – a documentary that addressed the epidemic of sexual assault in the US military – have released “The Hunting Ground,” an illuminating exposé on what they present as rape culture on college campuses that arrives in the midst of a national debate launched by the Obama administration. Fifty-five college and universities from Harvard to the University of California, Berkeley are under investigation by the Department of Education for their alleged mishandling of rape accusations. “The Hunting Ground” opens with home videos of young men and women bursting with elation as they opening their college acceptance letters. These joyful vignettes juxtapose what the documentary will exhibit: these students believed that going to college is a step toward the realization of their goals. But for some,

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Andrea Pino, left, and Annie Clark are among five women who filed a complaint against the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill over its handling and reporting of sexual assaults. They have also helped launch two web sites to help other students file complaints. They are shown on the campus of the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, on August 15, 2013. (Jonathan Alcorn/MCT)

that dream will turn into a nightmare. “The Hunting Ground focuses on Andrea Pino and Annie Clark, two survivors of sexual assault who have become advocates in addressing sexual violence on college campuses nationwide by joining forces to launch the End Rape on Campus organization. After the University of North Carolina failed to bring their alleged assailants to justice, Pino and Clark invoked Title IX – a federal gender equity law that prohibits discrimination on the basis

of sex in all education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance – to file a federal complaint against their university. Only then – after the school’s federal funding was put in jeopardy – did the university take these two women seriously. The remaining documentary is devoted to revealing that universities and colleges nationwide keep their crime reports artificially low so that they can receive more money in the form of federal funds, donations, and revenue generated by their alumni. ADVERTISEMENT

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confide their troubles with someone who understands. The movie’s focus is not so much on the fact that women are being assaulted. Instead it reveals institutional lack of response and nonaction when the students seek help and justice. Some may judge this documentary as being a one-sided, incomplete view of college campus rape culture. Nevertheless it derives power from the narrative of victims who share traumatic stories of abuse by both their attackers and the institutions that are supposed to exist for the good of their students. The documentary’s purpose is simply to shine the light on a disregarded but prevalent tolerance of sexual assault all too common on college campuses. The film is not entertaining, nor is it meant to be. However, “The Hunting Ground” is an informative, eye opening experience that should be seen by everyone – especially by those enrolled or are transferring into a major university in the near future. For the convenience of everyone at Citrus College, the Executive Board of the Associated Students of Citrus College is sponsoring several screenings for Sex 101 week from April 6th to April 9th in the Campus Center. Those who go can expect to be enlightened about the horrific realities that are unfortunately too often part of the college experience.

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Sunday afternoon, 2 p.m. Voices are wafting out of the stained glass windows of the International Full Gospel Fellowship Church, but one voice is missing. A student cast member––fashionably late––rushes over the church steps in his typical dress shirt and tie, already beginning to harmonize with the others before he’s even reached the top. Such is the typical routine for Ryan J. Lyle, 21, of La Puente, California. A Citrus College student artist struggling to balance his hobbies, education, and obligations, he was

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Ryan Lylein a perfomance of “The American Clock” in the Little Theatre in spring of 2014. Lyle willbe starring in “Les Misérables” at the IFGF Church in Monrovia March 28 to April 4.

still able to make time for a role that seemed a dream come true: Feuilly, a French rebel from the play “Les Misérables.” “I’ve been through a lot of auditions. With “Les Miz", I lucked out. I was given a role I don’t think I would have ever been given in a college setting,” Lyle said regarding his casting. On stage in rehearsals, Lyle is abuzz with energy. As he stands on

the wooden box that places him at the top of the heap, you can see the enthusiasm in his body language. “I am standing tall in the center as I sing and lead the company into the final part of the song. I am so excited,” Lyle said about his solo in “Do You Hear The People Sing?”, the song that rallies the French rebels together. Keely Milliken, both the director and musical director of the IFGF’s ADVERTISEMENT

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production of “Les Misérables”, is coincidentally also a former Citrus College student. Now the current voice and music professor, Milliken was once a Citrus Singer from 1992 to 1995. “We had our Jean Valjean, so this happened,” she said, referring to the lead role of the play, which will be played by a priest at the church. “We had our musical.” An infamous musical, this production of “Les Misérables”, produced by the International Full Gospel Fellowship (IFGF), is proving to be a well-needed outlet for creative expression in Lyle’s self-proclaimed paycheck-to-paycheck routine. When he’s not in class or working at Disneyland as the Jungle Cruise tour guide, his meager free time is spent on acting wherever he can, planning a film project, and of course, homework. He takes all this stress with a lighthearted attitude, explaining with a smile that he is often at his wit’s end juggling school life, work life, home life, and a social life. Lyle’s cast mate, Justin Senneff, knows these struggles all too well. “Theatre really teaches you how to balance money, time, and commitment,” he said. “It’s all about doing your part to become a stitch in the quilt of the show.” Senneff, 20, plays the roles of Monte Parnasse and the Foreman. Nevertheless, Lyle always makes time for his passions. Last fall, he played the role of Fred Izumi in Citrus College’s production of “Museum” by Tina Howe, directed by

Craig Tyrl. Scheduling was a major battle. Monday through Thursday, he would be at school from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If he had rehearsals, he wouldn’t get home until 10 p.m. Any day he wasn’t at school, he was working. Despite these past problems, “He’s doing a great job in “Les Misérables,” says Daniel Escoto, a former Citrus College student and Lyle’s friend. Escoto, 22, is also an actor in the play, taking on the roles of Babet and Combferre. Lyle and Escoto met during their years at Citrus College. Looking towards his future, Lyle has dreams of filmmaking and pursuing a side interest in history and politics. He knows he can persevere through the challenging balance of time and money, aware of the tumultuous nature of the entertainment business. His passion for what he does will keep him moving. “I feel like there’s something more for me,” he said. As of right now, however, he is part of a whopping 65 member cast. After numerous failed auditions, Lyle is just grateful for his chance to stand upon that wooden crate and contribute his voice. “To be given this opportunity... It just shows that I’m finally being taken seriously. It proves that the more I try, the more I’ll have a chance,” he said. “Les Misérables” is playing March 28 to April 4 at the IFGF Church in Monrovia.

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Theatre-goers beware: This play is not for the faint of heart. “Very Still & Hard to See” by award-winning Los Angeles-based playwright Clarion Ad #3 Steve Yockey opens March 27 at 8 March 18 p.m. in the Little Theatre. 2015 Painting aSpring deliriously eerie story of a haunted hotel, Yockey weaves modern ghost stories and Japanese folklore together using a mysterious force known as the Obake, who will be played by Mercedes DeGuchy. At times fascinatingly creepy and darkly comedic, the ominous action of the play, comprised of eight scenes strung together, is directed by Citrus College alumnus Jason Francescon. He is returning to his alma mater with a bang. “Very Still and Hard to See”, subtitled “a short play cycle”, features all kinds of nightmarish elements, including ghostly cannibals, possessive ghouls, bottomless holes and terrifying elevator rides. “This production is definitely a lot more surreal than other things I’ve worked on,” Francescon said. “This is the first full-length production I’ve ever directed, and a lot of what I’ve acted in has been a lot more grounded and naturalistic. This, though, is diving into the realm of the supernatural, and things get crazy and kooky and weird and creepy.”

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Florian Haberland , pictured in the middle, with two other actors in a scene during rehearsal of “Very still and hard to see”.

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OWLS HIT THE ROAD FOR A wOMEN’S SOFTBALL GOING UP AGAINST gLENDALE mARAUDERS MATCHUP WITH BAKERSFIELD The Owls will face off against the Marauders in their first matchup against Glendale of the season. The Owls are coming off a doubleheader against Antelope Valley in which they split the series 1-1. Erin Jaramillo leads the Owls offensively in several categories such as batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and hits. The Marauders are heading into the matchup after also playing a doubleheader against College of the Canyons. The Owls sit in first place in their division with a 5-1 record. Glendale has been lead by doublethreat Katie Bakhshian. She leads the Marauders in numerous offensive categories such as batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Bakhshian has also pitched 33.2 innings for Glendale with 21 strikeouts and a 3.33 earned run average. In the previous six meetings against Glendale, the Owls have

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Erin Jaramillo leads the Owls offensively. Citrus heads into the matchup with an undefeated record.

won all six in a convincing manner. During those six games, the Owls are averaging 7.5 runs a game while only allowing 1.8 runs a game. The Owls last loss to Glendale took place in 2012 when they dropped two out of three games.

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Sean Patton is at the top of the team’s rotation as he leads Citrus in earnerd run average and strikeouts.

Men’s baseball will go on the road against Bakersfield on Mar. 19. It will be their second matchup against Bakersfield in the young season. Taylor Grace is the offensive key to the Owls, where he leads them in hits and is second in batting average. He has managed to stay offensively produc-

tive while only striking out twice on the season. Sean Patton is the top pitcher on the Owls rotation at the moment, leading the team in earned run average and strikeouts. Although he has been pitching well, he has more than twice as many walks as the next pitcher on the team with 21 total walks. The Owls are coming off a matchup against West Los Angeles and will be on the road for their back to back matchup against Bakersfield. The Renegades faced Los Angeles Valley College on Tuesday and are coming off a 3-3 stretch of games. The first matchup finished in a 12-4 win for the Owls in which Owl Nicholas Sergi pitched seven strong innings while limiting the Renegades to five total hits and four total runs with only two being earned runs. No Bakersfield player had more than one hit in that game as the Renegades were limited to five total hits in the game. The game will start at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.

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In 2002, Sangam Stadium in South Korea was home to the World Cup Semi-Finals. In 2014, it played host to the League of Legends World Championships Finals. Three months in to 2015, this year already promises to be one of the best in the eSports universe. The Intel Extreme Masters World Championships for League of Legends were held in Katowice, Poland on March 13 through the 15 and had a concurrent viewership of 1.8 million. “League of Legends” (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) which was made popular when “Warcraft III” had the custom game, “Defense of the Ancients” (DOTA). Electronic sports have been around for quite some time. Thanks to the website twitch.tv, games such as LoL and DOTA can reach audiences all across the world and ultimately host events in venues, where players such as Kobe Bryant have play in. Twitch is a streaming platform which was released in June 2011 and in August 2014 was bought by Amazon.com for $970 million. Twitch is mainly host to video gamers on all sides of the spectrum. People can stream their adventures on Pokémon and their games in Madden. If you draw enough viewers, that 40-yard volley from Steven Gerrard can earn you some cash.

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Twitch is very similar to YouTube in the fact that they too have a Partner Program. The Partner Program allows content providers to share a portion of the advertising revenue generated from streaming. If you generate enough traffic to your stream, Twitch gives viewers the option to “subscribe” to your channel. An option that costs the viewer $5. Streamers with the subscribe button generate roughly $2 each subscription. With some streamers eclipsing over thousands of subs, it’s not hard to see what type of money these people bring in. In addition to subscriptions, viewers often donate to their favorite streamers. Donations can range from any amount and often streamers have rewards for people that donate a certain amount of money. In 2013, Twitch had an average of 43 million viewers per month. Twitch was considered the fourth largest source of Internet traffic in the United States in 2014. With all this growing popularity, events across the nation have been able to expand. The LoL season 1

World Championships was held in front of just a few dozen people. The season four World Championships Finals on Oct. 9 had 11.2 million viewers at its peak. To put that into perspective, the World Series has averaged just over 13 million viewers the last three years. Scholarships are starting to become available for gamers. Robert Morris University in Chicago started offering scholarships to LoL players to entice students to enroll and compete in the Collegiate League. Now, UC, Cal State and many other campuses across the country have LoL teams which compete for up to $30,000 in scholarship money. In 2013, creators of LoL, Riot Games, spent six months urging the government to allow professional gamers to obtain the same visas athletes are given. After being granted athletic visas, gamers flocked to the United States. In fact, there are whole teams coming here to play video games. The American dream is alive, even through pixels. ESports hasn’t always been

about MOBAs. The popular firstperson shooter, “Counter-Strike” was extremely popular in the United States and in Europe as well. Many gamers like myself would find teams at home or abroad to root for. While the west had counterstrike, Asia had Starcraft. “Starcraft”, Blizzard’s real-time strategy game, sent waves through the world during the first decade of its release. In that decade, Starcraft sold over 9.5 million copies, with 4.5 million of those being purchased in South Korea. Being a professional gamer used to be something kids dreamed of, but now living that lifestyle is a definite possibility. Interested in gaming? The Gamers Guild on campus looks to promote social activity through video games. Whether it be through console, handheld or PC, any gamer can find haven within the Gamers Guild. The Gamers Guild meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 4:30 p.m. in LS-115.

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Despite a full schedule, this Owl stays afloat Swimmer, fulltime student, senator and intern keeps a positive vibe to get her through BY MARISSA DELAHUSSAYE STAFF WRITER

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Natasha Martinez is a new addition to the swim team at Citrus. She manages to balance swimming with also being an intern for Grace F. Napolitano, U.S. Representative for California’s 32nd congressional district.

It takes a certain type of person to be an athlete, be involved in school activities, and have a full-time college schedule while keeping a smile on your face. Natasha Martinez manages to live the crazy life of a student, intern, Associated Students of Citrus College senator and now swimmer all while maintaining a positive attitude. Martinez, 18, started swimming at the age of 9. Though she was not the best to start, she always had the support and enthusiasm to eventually be great. Most of her support comes from her family. Natasha’s mother, Erika Martinez, always pushed her to do better, “Even when I would get second place she would say ‘I know you can get first,’” Martinez said. Her mother is the root of all

her support followed by her younger brother and sister. Her family tries to go to all her meets, “They’re my little cheer section,” Martinez said. Her mother’s inspiring words reflect how she motivates herself today, “when I lose a race, the next time I have to do better,” said Martinez. Martinez now cheers on her two younger siblings the way her mother did for her. “They’re always there for each other, I always push them to be there for their sister or brother,” said Erika. She is a very positive influence on her teammates as well, “We motivate each other,” Martinez said. With a teammate like Natasha the swim team is bound for great things this season. “She comes in smiling and ready to work out,” said Anahit Markosian, a fellow swimmer, “Natasha brings such a positive vibe to the swim team”. Besides having a successful season, Martinez also hopes to break out of her ‘new girl’ label and become closer with her teammates. “I really hope to grow a bond with the team and to become more like a family,” Martinez said. Martinez’s winning attitude is what makes her an ex-

cellent student athlete in and outside of the water. When she’s not in the pool Martinez is an intern at the office of Grace F. Napolitano, the U.S. Representative for California’s 32nd congressional district. “They only interview 6 of 100 plus applicants, I was their top candidate,” Martinez said. Aside from her internship, Martinez is a senator for ASCC here on campus. This is her second semester being a part of ASCC. Martinez is majoring in political science and hopes to transfer to UC Santa Cruz. Martinez’s long term goals include one day working for the government and organizations to help families that have children with disabilities find help and resources they need. Martinez works hard and dedicates herself to everything she does. “Time management is a big factor in being successful,” Martinez said. The Owls’ swim team will have their only home meet of the season on March 20 at 2:30 p.m. Come out and support the Owls in the pool which is located near student parking lot 8.

From the bench to leading the OWls to playoffs BY RICKY GUANDIQUE STAFF WRITER

RGUANDIQUE@CCCLARION.COM

The Men’s Basketball Season ended a couple of weeks ago at Mt. San Jacinto with a 87-69 loss in the second round of the California Community College Athletic Association Regional Championship. The Owls finished the year with a 16-11, 9-5 record. Behind the Owls’ playoff run was sophomore guard John Roach. Roach attended Apple Valley High School from 2009-2013, where he played two years on the varsity basketball team. “I was told by a lot of my old coaches that Citrus had a high matriculation of basketball players,” Roach said. “I had to make the move.” Heading into another season, there are significant differences from an athlete’s first season. “I had more confidence,” Roach said. “Last year I came straight out of high school. I didn’t prep or anything. It was a big adjustment going from high school to playing with grown men on the court. I was more confident in myself with what I could do against them.” In his first season, Roach averaged just 1.4 defensive rebounds and 0.4 steals per game. “I had to improve on my defense.

Coming out of high school I wasn’t very good at defense,” Roach said. Roach showed improvement in his second season on the defensive end, averaging 3.8 defensive rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. Being a returning player from last season, Roach got moved into the starting lineup by head coach Chris Victor. “Basically, he just sat me down in his office and told me that I am going to have a bigger role next year,” Roach said. “For us to win a lot of games, I am going to need to have a lot of big games.” As far as his reason for giving Roach more minutes, Victor simply stated, “he earned them.” As for the added pressure that comes with an upgraded role, Roach was not intimidated at all. “I enjoy that coach gave me the ability to lead the team,” Roach said. “I’m pretty sure my team had faith in me too. That’s all I really need.” With more playing time, usually a boost in a player’s statistics follows. Roach was no exception. Roach went from averaging 6.8 points per game in the 2013-14 season to a team-leading 13.1 points per game in 2014-15. After having a solid season for the Owls, Roach was awarded 1st Team All Conference this year. “I felt good being named. Last year I didn’t get it, but I felt like I

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Sophomore guard John Roach, #5, averaged 6.8 points and 16.9 minutes a game. In his second season, both numbers increased as Roach averaged 13.1 points and 26.7 minutes a game.

could have,” Roach said. “It felt good to get it this year. I felt like I deserved it.” Although he would like to attend a very distinguished basketball school, Roach would prefer to stay in his home state. “I want to stay in California,” said Roach. “My top choices right now are Cal State Fullerton, UC Riverside, and San Jose State.” All three of these schools com-

pete at a high level in basketball. They have even produced some players that have gone on to play in the NBA, such as, former NBA player and three-time NBA Champion Bruce Bowen who graduated from Cal State Fullerton. “This is his last year. I’m hoping he’s going to the next level,” said Roach’s father, Roy Roach. “I’m sure somebody is going to pick him up. I’m sure of that.”

Tariq Abdul-Wahad, who was awarded 1st team All Western Athletic Conference back in 1997, also made it to the professional level. He attended San Jose State University, and went on to play six seasons in the NBA. Maybe John Roach can be next in line to have his name added to this list of NBA players who have matriculated from Citrus.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR BY EVAN SOLANO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Over the weekend I got into a conversation about the definition of journalism. The person I was discussing this with actually told me that news outlets like The New York Times and Los Angeles Times need to be MORE opinioned in their news writing. It was then that I realized that we are part of a generation that replaced real journalism with the vast array of talk shows and websites that appears to be journalism on the surface, but in reality are opinion. People confuse being overly-opinionated with being well-informed. I don’t know when it became such an inconvenience to listen to the other side of an argument, but choosing to ignore other points of view is a disservice to the public we journalists serve. When people tell me that anyone can be a journalist, I counter by saying that anyone can also be a lawyer or a doctor, but not everyone who “can” do something should. For me, this was not a strategic career choice or part of my Student Educational Plan. I didn’t choose journalism. It was a calling. Pseudo-journalists disguise opinion as news and seek to manipulate the public rather than serve it. Unlike doctors or lawyers, journalists do not need to pass a qualifying exam or obtain a license to practice, but we are held to a code of standards and media ethics that some “citizen journalists” don’t always uphold or feel the need to comply. With no official governing board or oversight committee for journalists, we “self police” each other with our own system of checks and balances. Just ask Brian Williams. As the public blowback from the whole Williams incident demonstrates, when even one journalist, from someone as esteemed as Williams to the lowly Times beat reporter, messes up, the result can be devastating to one’s reputation and integrity. The journalism program at Citrus College adheres to the same values and standards of any major news organization. Those values are hammered into every student who writes and works for this news organization.Journalism has given me so much in my two years at Citrus that when I see it come under attack from critics and pseudo-journalists, I fight for it. Recently, a news article was posted and shared via Facebook regarding Citrus cancelling part of an emergency drill that would have included an active shooter with a real gun firing blanks. I think we all can agree that this scenario may not have been the smartest idea. Thankfully the administration cancelled it. So, where is the news angle here? If the school already recognized the scenario as a bad idea and already scrapped it, why write about how bad of an idea it was? That is not news, that is opinion. The article goes on to quote a Glendora police officer who had no real knowledge of the upcoming drill and didn’t really offer any insight other than his own personal opinion.

Why did the reporters not speak with the planning coordinator of the Emergency Operation Center on campus or even the Glendora Police Department liaison? Probably because their facts and insight were not part of the opinion that article wished to express. The piece also features quotes from the current president and faculty adviser of the Citrus College chapter of Young Americans for Liberty, a nationwide Libertarian student organization. The author of the piece is the current vice president as well. The article was posted on campusreform.org, a conservative-based “news site” that is a project of the Leadership Institute, an organization that provides training, fundraising and grassroots organizing and according to their website, “teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government and the media.” So what is wrong with being associated with YAL or with Campus Reform? Absolutely nothing. Being active and involved about political issues is something I wish more students would engage in. But to be fair and objective in news writing, one has to stay clear of opinion and bias to one side and show fairness. What I am presenting are facts. Facts, that when pieced together start revealing more to this picture than just the “news” that this article tried to convey. My main gripe with the article is that it made the administration out to be this imbecilic and insensitive entity whereas I am sure that they had nothing but the best of intentions. This article was slanted, onesided and stands against everything journalists worldwide strive toward, truth and objectivity Was a shooter scenario a rather half-baked idea on the administration’s part? Perhaps, but it’s certainly not fair to drag them across the coals for it, especially when it did not happen Although our new’s story doesn’t include loaded words like “plots” and “surprise attack,” what I can say with certainty that it is balanced and fair. We talked to sources from all sides, because these are the people and community we serve. It upsets me that an article written with a slanted opinion for a conservative-based website based in Virginia by one writer who is not even a Citrus College student, is what some students and faculty choose to read and accept as truth. The Citrus College campus is the community and public we serve. We may not be first to post something, but we do our best to get it right. The students and faculty here should look to the Clarion because we strive to keep objectivity in our news writing, just like some of our mentors and heroes in major news organizations. Just like you wouldn’t trust an unlicensed doctor, neither should you take pseudo journalism as truth and balance. Words are a powerful weapon. They are tolls that can help bridge understanding and give voice to the voiceless. Just like you would not trust an unlicensed doctor, neither should we take pseudo-journalism as truth and balanced.

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EDITORIAL Gender inclusive restrooms are a smart move for campus The transgender community should not feel intimidated or unsafe when they think of using the restroom, that is why Citrus needs to increase the number of gender-inclusive facilities. A survey conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Network found that 82 percent of transgender students felt unsafe at school. The Associated Students of Citrus College Executive Board is attempting to adopt a resolution to officialize their support to increase the number of “gender-inclusive” restrooms, restrooms that will be available to use for anyone. Citrus currently has four restrooms located on campus that are designated as gender-inclusive. However, none of them are located within academic buildings, near classes. That needs to change. Transgender students all have the right to feel safe while using a restroom, which is why ASCC needs to adopt this resolution as it heads to the Physical Resources Committee. When students at Citrus feel unsafe or unwelcomed, their chance of success or staying in school dramatically drops. We cannot let our peers fail because of depriving them of a fundamental right. While these restrooms will provide a haven for the transgender community, they will also benefit the estimated 1,200 students with disabilities on campus. These restrooms will allow students who live with disabilities to have their assistant enter if their assistant is of different gender. For example, if a student with impaired vision

needs an assistant to help them around campus and they are of a different gender, the assistant will be able to help the student in the bathroom if they require it. With Citrus College taking pride in being a “college of completion”, Citrus needs to do its best to ensure every single student, along with adjunct and full-time faculty member feel safe at all times. Using the restroom should not be a worry on anyone’s mind and these restrooms will help ease the fear and keep these students focused on school and their studies. With a plethora of schools all over the country, including the entire UC system, adapting and already ahead-of-the-curve by hosting these restrooms for their students, it’s about time Citrus adds their name to the list. In a community where the suicide rates are staggering, we need to do whatever we can to protect our students and make them feel safe. Transgender people are apart of a community trying to thrive when a portion of the world does not want them to. It’s time to be on the right side of history and apart of this movement, a movement to help protect our brothers, sisters and siblings. Citrus College needs to continue to do its part. These restrooms are the next step. The transgender community and people living with disabilities need these restrooms, the educational experience of your peers is at risk without them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Clarion staff recognizes its role as a conduit for the expression of opinion. We will accept all letters addressed to the editor, but reserve the right to determine and edit the content of the publication for space and grammar. The decision to publish a letter shall not be based on the letter’s agreement with the editorial positions of the Clarion staff. Letters should be limited to 350 words or less. Letters that are obscene, libelous, incomprehensible, or racially/ sexually/religiously offensive will not be published under any circumstance. Letters to the editor can be addressed to Editor-in-Chief: Evan Solano (esolano@ccclarion.com)

Dear Citrus College Community, I am a member of the Veterans Advisory committee. Today I learned that as of June 30, 2015 there will be no more funding for the Veterans Center. Monica Christianson, the outstanding Director of the Center will also be out of a job. I have worked in the Veterans Center tutoring math for a few years and was able to see first hand what an asset it was for veterans transitioning back to civilian life. This can be quite difficult depending on a number of factors. Many of our veterans have seen extensive amounts of combat and have PTSD. During my time as a

tutor, I developed friendships with some of our veterans while working at the center and through our time together they became quite candid with me about their experiences. I felt honored that to have earned their trust and feel I should repay it by bringing this issue that effects their ability to continue to thrive in our college community. The Veterans Center is a safe haven for many of our veterans who have seen things that we cannot imagine. Many bear the physical and mental scars of war. Having a place where veterans feel comfortable, where there is no judgment is an important bridge in their

transition back to civilian life. The Veterans Center opened in 2009. Since then 2,052 of our veterans have been served by the center. U.S. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano has visited the Veterans Center and said “Citrus College continues to lead the way in addressing the needs of our region’s student veterans.” Citrus College is projected to have a 17 percent reserve next year. Let’s hope Citrus College can find the money to pay for the Veterans Center.

Dear Editor, Smoking on campus seems to have become more widespread. It is everywhere you go, one of the worse offenders is our Foreign students, outside of the building where most of their classes are held. The area next to the half-round bench seating is where most gather, and smoke also. Yesterday I was on the second floor of the math building, and rounded the corner to see a young lady openly puffing on a electronic cigarette. Even outside the math building many people smoke right there. At the start of classes this spring, I was in line and a gentleman was smoking a cigarette, someone said something to him. His response

was “this is not a smoke free campus,” but did put it out when asked to do so. I understand that those who smoke feel it is their right to do so, not my thing, but if it is theirs ok. From what I understand is that smoking is not allowed on campus, many signs outside of building say to stand so far away if doing so. One in particular stands out to me, that is near the Tutoring center, people smoke right under the sign. This might not sound like a big deal to most, and I am not one of those self righteous people who impose my will against others. The point I am leading up to is this, my fiancé who has asthma, has to walk past them all over campus. She was an SI for math about 2.5 years, so

had to walk by those outside the math and tutoring center smoking. I do not understand why Citrus College turns such a blind eye to this problem, as well as those pesky skateboarders, but can tag your car if you so even think about parking wrong. In the article about smoking marijuana on campus, and I understand the point completely. Parking is a revenue I know, smoking pot on campus is illegal by law I know, but other rules seem not to receive any thought. The campus wants to educate pot smokers understandably, education on other rules needs to receive attention as well. Otherwise why have them! Mark Songer Citrus Student

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