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utside the Clarion offices lies a landmark where a select few will risk bodily harm and even getting busted by Campus Safety, all for the sake of the landing the perfect trick. While this may sound like a fool’s errand for most, for skaters Spencer C, Tee O, Brandon B and cameraman Cannan H, this weekly ritual is a study group of shredding that requires a keen sense of physics and geometry mixed with street wise instinct. “We’ve seen other people skate it, and we were interested to see what’s up with it and go check it out,” Tee said. “It’s a good mellow rail, it’s a perfect rail to skate. It’s almost like a skate park because the ground is really smooth an there’s no harsh cracks,” said Spencer.
“It’s a famous spot, a lot of skaters from the past have skated here. It has a lot of history,” Tee said. Just doing a bit of research on YouTube can prove just what Tee is talking about. Professional skaters like Chris Cole, Nyjah Huston and Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez have made their mark on the well-known rail. Southern California has long been the nucleus of modern skate culture. Dating back to mid 1970’s, with skate crews like the legendary “Z Boys” from Venice Beach and the Bones Brigade that carried on the tradition of pushing the envelope both socially and physically through the implementation of new riding styles and tricks.
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he Citrus College softball team won its first Western State Conference Blue Championship since 2007 with an 11-3 win over visiting Santa Monica College. The Owls will split the WSC Blue Championship with College of the Canyons, who also finished 17-4 in the conference. The Owls finished 27-13 this season with a conference record of 17-4. Freshman pitcher Miranda Gil tossed a one-hitter to clinch the title to improve to 12-7 on the season. Gil was also a beast at the dish, hit-
ting 2 home runs and finished the game with 7 RBIs. Sophomore first baseman Sara Moore led the team in average (.552), home runs (10) and RBIs (41). “This is my last season playing,” said Moore. “This is how I wanted to go out.” The Owls were led by the duo of Gil (12-7) and sophomore pitcher Arianna Sanchez (17-12). “This is why you play,” said head coach Jackie Boxley. “Every year we play for our conference championship, you play to win everything.” The Owls were solid down the stretch, winning their final six games on route to the conference championship. By winning a share of the WSC Blue Championship, the Owls will qualify for a spot in this season’s California
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Community College Athletic Association Regionals. The Owls defeated Cypress College in the first round of last years CCCAA Regionals, but were knocked out in the CCCAA Super Regionals by Santiago Canyon. Citrus will enter the playoffs with plenty of optimism and attribute their success to not only their onthe-field play, but the bond they’ve formed over the season. “We as a team became very close,” said Moore. “It’s like winning with a bunch of your sisters.”
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The Citrus College softball team won its first Western State Conference Blue Championship againt Santa Monica City College 11-3 April 22.
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Announcements INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrate international films from multiple countries in the Campus Center. April 23 will be Brazilian and Spanish films from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. April 24 will be Japanese and Anime films from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES
The third series of the career development workshops will be held on Thursdays May 8, 15, 22, 29 beginning at 3:30 p.m. The workshops will take place in the Career/Transfer Center computer lab (SS281). If you would like to attend RSVP by calling 626-914-8639.
UCLA TRANSFER CONFERENCE
UCLA is inviting all community college students interested in pursuing a higher education to attend a conference which will teach them about strategies for successful transfer. The event will take place April 25 in UCLA’s Ackerman Grand Ball Room from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Child welfare system in a ‘state of emergency’
Proposed federal wilderness designations for the city of Glendora
Los Angeles County’s child protection system is now in what officials are calling, a ‘state of emergency.’ The Blue Ribbon Commision on Child Protection issued its final recommendations Easter weekend. The panel formed after eight-year-old Palmdale boy Gabriel Fernandez was tortured to death, allegedly by his mother and her boyfriend and social workers repeatedly dismissed warnings that he was being beaten. The 10-member commission is led by former county Department of Children and Family Services director David Sanders.There are five major objectives of the commission’s reform plan, to prioritize and improve child safety, establish an entity to oversee on child protection system, define measures of success, adopt all commission proposals and ensure implementation of recommendations.
Glendora City Council will be discussing proposed legislation to designate parts of the San Gabriel Valley as National Recreation Areas. Congresswoman Judy Chu released draft legislation for the three designations seeking comments on the National Recreation Area by April 30 and the Wilderness and Wild and Scenic proposals by May 30 according to staff reports. The proposed NRA bill would establish the San Gabriel Valley areas as part of the National Park System. The wilderness proposal would designate the federal lands in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The Wild and Scenic proposal would name portions of rivers in the Angeles and San Bernardino forests as wild and scenic rivers. The issue has been up for debate since 2003. While the NRA is consistent with the city’s adopted principles, the other two proposals are not, according to the staff report.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
STATE Realignment has led to overcrowding
Student loans hurt home-buyers
Governor Jerry Brown has been checking up on California counties to see how his 3-year-old realignment law is doing. The realignment law altered the state’s criminal justice system and convicts who would have gone to state prisons are now being kept in county jails. Sheriffs, county supervisors and police chiefs told The Associated Press that they had pressed the governor for more money as they continue to deal with an influx of more inmates than they have room or resources for. The initial reason behind the realignment was to comply with federal law, which calls for lowering inmate populations which would coincide with lowering state spending on prisons. Gov. Brown has proposed modifying the law so inmates sentenced to a decade or more will serve in state prisons rather than county jails.
Not only are higher prices, more restrictive lending standards and an unsure job market keeping young home buyers at bay, but college debt is also at the forefront of this debacle. The amount owed on student loans has tripled in a decade to nearly $1.1 trillion according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The National Association of Realtors recently noted the cause of soft demand for home-buying this spring stems from student debt. The absence of a new generation of buyers could prove to be a long-term problem for the industry. Younger adults are waiting longer to purchase homes. First-time buyers have dropped to 28 percent of California in comparison to the typical 38 percent of previous years. One thing students need to be aware of is, the more they are paying on student loans each month, the less a bank will lend them to buy a house.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
COLLEGE SUCCESS/ EARLY ALERT WORKSHOPS All Workshops take place in SS281. April 28, Memory Techniques 2 - 3 p.m. April 29, Stress Management 1 - 2 p.m. April 30, Note Taking 4 - 5 p.m. May 1, Math Anxiety 11 a.m. to noon May 5, Learning Styles 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. May 6, Test Taking 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Scholarship applications were made available to students April 18. The deadline to accept applications is May 12 at midnight.
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The Associated Students of Citrus College will be hosting Springfest from May 5-8 in the Campus Center Mall. Food and beverages will be on sale. Activities will take place throughout the event week including a professor dunk tank.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Lake Mead reachest its lowest levels in generations
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has begun drilling a tunnel beneath Lake Mead hoping it will help water continue to flow into the reservoir. Supplying 90 percent of Las Vegas’ water supply, Lake Mead has reached its lowest levels in generations. The melting snow from the spring could temporarily refill the reservoir, but it is merely a short-term solution. The city has proposed a plan to construct a $15 billion pipeline to move water towards Las Vegas from other states. Environmentalists have shunned the proposal saying it is irresponsible. Officials have prepared for a myriad of possible scenarios, including cutting Las Vegas’ annual water allotment. Las Vegas uses the most water per person than any other city and charges the least. The city officials are being pushed to enforce stricter water restrictions.
COSMETOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Citrus College Cosmetology department is celebrating 50 years. The Hayden Memorial Library Gallery will be displaying some of the latest work produced by the current cosmotology students. The gallery can be seen from April 21 through May 30. An artists’ reception is to take place April 23 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in New York Times vs. Sullivan was the most influential pronouncement on the freedom of the press. The 9-0 ruling in March 1964 threw out a libel suit from police commisioner L.B. Sullivan from Montgomery, Ala. Sullivan claimed the New York Times defamed him in a paid ad by stating black students were being met with “violence and intimidation”. He claimed the interpretation of these words could reflect badly on his reputation and was awarded $500,000 to settle the claim. Justice Antonin Scalia believes the decision was wrong and it revised the Constitution. He contends that libel law suits are a matter of state law, therefore they are not limited by the Constitution. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg disagrees and calls the ruling a landmark decision during the civil rights era.
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SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPS April 30 3 - 4 p.m. in LI118 May 5 11 - noon in LI118 May 6 2 - 3 p.m. in SS109 May 7 2 - 3 p.m. in SS109
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Capsized ferry death toll continues to rise
U.S. to provide nonlethal aid to Ukraine against Russia
The current death toll from the South Korean ferry that capsized last week has risen to 113 with more than 190 passengers still missing. The ferry tipped over and began sinking in a matter of two hours. Officials told the South Korean Yonhap news that five crew members have been charged with not fulfilling their duties to evacuate passengers safely. Only two of the 46 lifeboats on the ferry are reported to have been deployed. South Korean President Park Geunhye on Monday condemned the conduct of some of the crew, calling it, “akin to murder.” A correspondent for the BBC has reported that the majority of the families who have not had their loved ones found, have come to terms with the fact that no more survivors will be found.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. reiterated in a statement to the press that the United States does not condone Russia’s “illegal occupation” of Crimea last month. He also stated that he did not believe that any nation had the right to take land from another. In recent weeks Biden has threatened greater costs and greater isolation for Russia, who is already facing sanctions after annexing Crimea. Biden has pledged the U.S. would provide nonlethal military aid to Ukraine and also committed to providing a $1 billion loan guarantee to help build the interim government in Kiev. The government submitted a bill to Parliament that would offer amnesty for seperatists who surrender seized buildings and give up arms according to a statement posted on its official website.
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FINE ARTS BUILDING HITS SPEED BUMP, BACK ON TRACK By Joe Moreno Staff Writer • jmoreno@ccclarion.com
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he proposed Fine Arts Building overcame yet another hurdle after a well known open government advocate questioned the Citrus Community College Board of Trustees’ compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Action item I.4, which would have authorized the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds to fund the proposed Fine Arts Building and other capital projects, was pulled from the March 18 meeting of the BOT after San Dimas resident Gil Aguirre cited flaws in the posting of the agenda prior to the meeting. “Unfortunately, both agenda items fail to alert the public to the fact that the Board is considering the issuance of bonds that allow for the compounding of interest,” Aguirre said in a notice addressed to the BOT. “Therefore, the agenda description is inadequate … and serves to misinform the public about the true nature of the agenda item, in violation of the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.” The Fine Arts Building is nearing an August 7 deadline with the Division of State Architect, creating a sense of urgency for those involved with the project “If we don’t award the contract by August to the construc-
tion company, then we have to go back through the Division of State Architect, and that increases costs, that delays the project,” said Claudette Dain, Citrus College vice president of finance and administrative services. Despite the recent setbacks, Dain noted that the modified timetable for BOT approval of the bonds to fund the project would not prevent Citrus from meeting its August deadline. “As the Fine Arts Building is not calendared yet for construction, there is no delay on the project,” said Fred Diamond, Citrus College director of facilities and construction. “The Fine Arts Building would not have undergone construction until substantial completion of the Administration (Building) project anyway.” Dain said that Citrus College wants to be “extra prudent” when it comes to transparency and complying with both the Brown Act, which guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies, and California Assembly Bill 182, which sets forth rules for the issuance of capital appreciation bonds. The Brown Act states that public meeting agendas containing brief general descriptions of each matter to be considered or discussed must be posted at least 72 hours prior to meeting, according to ca.gov. While the BOT agenda was
Artist rendition of the proposed fine arts building, courtesy of Citrus College. The fine arts building is nearing an August 7 deadline with the Division of State Architect
posted online and in the doors of the Center for Innovation Community Room 159, 72 hours prior to their Feb. 4 meeting, the issuance of controversial capital appreciation bonds garnered the attention of Aguirre. “It’s just a very costly, very risky proposal,” Aguirre said. “Instead of being good stewards of tax payer money, the Board, they’re more interested in promoting this building agenda.” Aguirre is no stranger to Cit-
rus College. In October 2012 Aguirre filed litigation against the district for its handling of a board-approved raise for Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College. The lawsuit was eventually settled in March of 2013 after Citrus College agreed to pay Aguirre’s legal fees and acknowledge wrongdoing. According to the settlement, the board acknowledged that it had committed an unin-
tentional Brown Act violation when it did not agendize the item properly. The process to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds under Measure G got back on track during the April 8 BOT meeting with Dain providing information on the agenda item. The action item will call for the issuance of capital appreciation bonds to raise approximately $29 million for capital construction.
The April 8 meeting served as the first of two consecutive public meetings required by California State Assembly Bill 182 to vet the issuance of capital appreciation bonds. The Board of Trustees is expected to take action on this item during its May 6 meeting scheduled for 4:15 p.m. in CI 159. The meeting is open to the public.
E-cig ban ignites a new debate on campus By Jessica Soto News Editor • jsoto@ccclarion.com
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mokers in California are only allowed to smoke in designated smoking sections and now those who smoke electronic cigarettes are joining them. E-cigs are battery-powered devices that allow users to mimic the act of smoking tobacco cigarettes. The city of Los Angeles passed an e-cig ban March 4 with a 14-0 unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council. The ban requires smokers, of all kind, to smoke only in designated areas and not in public areas like parks or restaurants. Where cigarette smoking is banned, e-cigs are following right behind. California State Universities, including Fullerton and Fresno, have already pledged to be smoke free campuses. Citrus College may follow in these footsteps. “The school as an institution During the April 1 board discussion. meeting, members of the The petition would have should look after the well being Associated Students of Citrus transformed Citrus into a 100 of their students and staff by promoting a healthy work College presented a petition for percent smoke free campus.
Tejada pushed for the petition but it was voted down. Had the petition been passed it may have solved more than one problem. “By making the campus smoke free, the school would be promoting a healthy lifestyle and if it was smoke free it would also reduce the amount of litter on campus,” Tejada said. This is not to say that future ASCC boards will not revisit the petition now that it has been brought to light. Smokers utilizing “vapes” or e-cigs are able to smoke anywhere they choose on campus. Citrus’ current regulations on smoking follow California State Law, which is to only smoke 20 feet away from doors or windows and in designated smoking sections. Vapes are used by some smokers as a stepping stone to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes. Considered the “healthier” alternative to cigarette smoking, MCT Campus vapes allow smokers to inhale environment,” said Michael the nicotine without the tar and Tejada, public relations officer other harmful chemicals found for the Associated Students of in cigarettes. However, studies vary Citrus College.
regarding the harm that could come with choosing to vape, allowing the opposition enough leverage to continue pushing for the complete ban. “I feel like it shouldn’t be banned because it is less toxic,” said Jordon Olilang, 23, Citrus College nursing major. “I work for a vape shop, and it’s our job to help people stop smoking.” Citrus College does have designated smoking sections, although some smokers disregard them completely. Although it may seem that most students don’t care about the cleanliness of the campus or what they are breathing in, some students would prefer a more restrictive campus at the least. “If the smoking areas were better enforced I would be more for allowing smoking on campus,” said Alyssa Martin, 20, in regards to making Citrus a smoke free campus. Although Citrus as of now adheres to state law, the school is at liberty to regulate further, but only if pressured to do so by students and those in the community.
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Learning from a different point of view By Cameron Wisdom Staff Writer • cwisdom@ccclarion.com
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he Study Abroad program offered at Citrus College provides a unique learning environment and potentially life-changing experience for participants eager to broaden their horizons and receive an education in an unfamiliar yet intriguing setting. Several of the locales visited are world-renowned for their contributions to the arts, sciences, and society as a whole on the global stage. Upcoming programs are slated for London, Florence Italy, and Salamanca Spain. The programs offered coincide along with Citrus College’s academic calendar with the spring and fall programs available to students of all ages who have completed at least 12 units of college degree applicable credit with a 2.5 GPA or higher. The summer and winter session programs are open to students who have graduated high school but may or may not have completed any college units upon enrollment. The courses are generally CSU/UC transferrable and meet general education requirements. “We try to offer classes where we can use the country and the city as part of the course offerings and get the students out of the classroom to help the classes come alive” said Lynn Jamison, coordinator for the Study Abroad program at Citrus. Citrus College is the lead institution in a larger group of regional colleges known as the Southern Califor-
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Professors Gerhard Peters, John Fincher, and Jeff Schmidt pose with students attending the current session in Salamanca. This is the 17th year that Citrus has offered a Study Abroad program in Salamanca.
nia Foothills Consortium for Study Abroad, the cooperative venture has partnered with the American Institute for Foreign Study to allow students to make normal progress towards their undergraduate degrees while utilizing foreign resources and cross-cultural experiences. The partnership with AIFS has allowed the Study Abroad program to offer sessions at more affordable rates for prospective students. “Our program is probably one of the most affordable programs available due to the partnership with the American Institute for Foreign Study, so we get very good prices” Jamison said. Jamison conceded that while the cost may still seem expensive, when it is compared to study abroad programs
offered at the university level many prospective students find it to be more accessible and cost-efficient. Financial aid is available for eligible students who wish to register for a semester abroad, and several scholarships can be applied for to offset costs such as the AIFS Ambassador Scholarship and the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship. The AIFS scholarship awards $1,000 to six participants per session and the Gilman Scholarship has an average award of $4000-$5000. Rafael Delfin is a former Citrus College Student who now attends the University of Arizona in pursuit of a degree in Business Management Information Systems. Delfin attended a semester in Salamanca, Spain and sat
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tudents can apply for jobs through the job postings found on the Citrus College website under Student Services. Currently enrolled students and alumni can use this resource as a way to find up-to-date full-time, part-time and temporary jo bs in Glendora and other surrounding areas such as Monrovia, Azusa, Pasadena and Sierra Madre. These job listings include student jobs on campus like working at the bookstore or becoming a campus safety assistant and other jobs through outside businesses such as accounting clerks, caregivers or receptionists. All positions listed are required to pay at least minimum wage, but the hours and salary vary depending on the job requirements. When clicking Job Postings, each listing gives the job title, salary, location, hours, required skills, contact information and how to apply.
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Alex Lorenzana, 23, nursing major, takes customer calls in the Owl Bookstore.
According to Karen Giles, student employment services technician, approximately 700 students have been hired to work on campus. In order to do so, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units. Giles says working on campus is convenient and provides a way to gain experience for first-time employees. “I think its really good work experience, especially for students who have never had a job before,” Giles said. Ronald Bures, 20, works as a barista at the Starbucks located in the Student Services building. “I like being a barista because there is more of an interaction with customers,” he said. “I like that I can make friends but also be an employee at the same time.” Depending on each department’s hours, students can arrange their school and work schedules to coincide. “It’s pretty convenient since I’m already on campus for class,” said Bures. “The only downside is the 20 hours a
week. I would like to make more money, of course.” Using these resources can help students prepare for future job opportunities. “It hopefully teaches them to be responsible and how important it is to be on time,” Giles said. “It gives them the work experience they need to go outside and get another position.” Alex Lorenzana, 23, works in the Owl Bookstore’s customer service. He says the best part of his day is assisting students. “When I help somebody and solve their problem it’s pretty cool,” he said. “If anybody needs something, I’m here.” If students have questions regarding the website, SES is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Human Resources department located on the first floor in the ED building.
in on courses instructed by Citrus College Prof. of Psychology Kenneth Guttman Ph.D. “I wanted to travel and this was a great opportunity to travel and go to
school at the same time” Delfin said. Delfin noted that he was able to experience everyday life in Spain while improving his Spanish, and observed that the locals loved American music. Kenneth Guttman, Ph. D. has previously instructed sessions in Salamanca, Florence, and London and will return to London to teach during the fall 2014 session. Guttman admitted that one of his most memorable was experiences was conceiving and participating in the optional trip throughout Morocco along with a student for a previous session in Salamanca. He added that students are encouraged to think big, and provide input on the itineraries so that they can potentially fulfill personal ambitions abroad. “Students get to learn about societies and cultures they normally only hear about, they get to live it, see it, and realize that people are still people no matter where they are in the world” Guttman said. Prospective students can get further information or speak with a coordinator in TC room 128 during office hours.
o t n i a g a e c n o e m i t It’s s u r t i C e h t r o apply f n o i t a d n u o F e Colleg e h t r o f s p i h s r Schola ! r a e y l o o h c s 5 1 0 2 4 1 20 • There are 62 scholarships you can apply for. • You can preview a list of the scholarships on the Citrus College website.
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• The live scholarship application filing period will begin on April 18th. • This is another opportunity to qualify for money that can help you pay for your educational expenses.
Citrus College Financial Aid Office 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 914-8592
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Beauty from around the globe By Sylvia Aparicio A&E Editor • saparicio@ccclarion.com
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he Citrus Cosmetology department is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Titled “Global Flair,” the spring semester spectacular is set to showcase the talents of students from all cosmetology programs April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. “I chose the name Global Flair because the students are drawing inspiration from the continents of Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, South America and Australia,” said cosmetology professor, Patty Glover. “The community is interested in not just the day-to-day styles that the students do, but they enjoy seeing how the students use the techniques taught here at Citrus Cosmetology.” Master of Ceremonies will once again be Bruce Langford, professor of fine and performing arts. A panel of judges, consisting of local salon owners and Citrus cosmetology alumni, will assess the students’ work before the catwalk begins. Winners are announced during the show. “Every year there are amazing surprises,” said Daniel Holm, cosmetology professor. “The variety of what people can come up with never ceases to amaze me.”
“I look forward to the shock and awe of every show. It never disappoints.” While students follow a few guidelines, they are given a great amount of artistic freedom in creating their designs. Cosmetology students Sophia Nyborg-Andersen, 20, and her classmate Nicole Jimenez, 23, were exploring ideas from South America and Asia for their theme. They ultimately chose to go with Russia. With Nyborg-Andersen doing
“I look forward to the shock and awe of every show, it never dissapoints.” -daniel holm Cosmetology instructor makeup and Jimenez taking control of hair, their anticipation builds to see what they and their classmates will pull off. “I really like colors, and I feel like there’s a lot of stuff to work with,” Nyborg-Andersen said. “Nobody ever wants to do the same look that somebody else is doing, but you never know until the day of,” NyborgAndersen said. Students are paired with models who are usually their classmates but occasionally may be a friend or even a stranger.
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Brittany Lee, 19, cosmetology major, and Jennifer Lau, 21, cosmetology major, practice hair and makeup on their model Selenia Loster, 20, cosmetology. The hair show will take place April 25 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.
Melody Ruiz, 23, a cosmetology and business major, will be working backstage during the show. For Ruiz, the significance of the hair show and cosmetology in general goes far deeper than a love of fashion. Growing up, Ruiz and her best friend Yazmeen Hassan would spend their time with Hassan’s grandmother while she worked in a salon. Both decided that they wanted to open a salon together when they got older. However, in 2009, Hassan died.
“It pushed me to keep going with that dream,” Ruiz said. “There are times when I just want to give up, and then I start thinking ‘No, she doesn’t want me to.’ “ “If she was still with me, we’d both be going right now.” “I will own that salon, and it will be called ‘Flawless.’ It was her nickname,” Ruiz said. Nyborg-Andersen’s passion for cosmetology stems from the thrill of seeing a drastic change occur in front
of her eyes. “I enjoy being able to help people feel better about themselves,” NyborgAndersen said. “I like seeing people get so excited on the day of their prom or any other event. “You just feel the way they feel, and you can sense the confidence that they’ve gotten.” Doors open for the hair show at 6:30 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m.
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The 1990s saw the rise of street skating, a style that focuses on tricks and transitions in public places. Skateboarders were no longer confined to vert-ramps and drained pools to perform the always growing variety of stunts. By the year 2001, almost 2.4 million more kids were grinding rails and practicing kickflips than those that were enrolled in organized baseball. With the rise in popularity, “skate parks” designed specifically for freestyle riding and performing various tricks began to pop up in urban environments and suburban neighborhoods across the country. Many skateboarders view these parks as a training ground to hone their skills to apply in improvised settings where creativity and execution of tricks earn the highest honors. “It’s a good place to practice, because it’s made for skateboarding,” Tee Said. Spencer added that if he can’t go street skate for any reason he normally will find a local skate park to ride instead. Campus officials view skateboarders on school property as a liability, due to the inherent risks associated with the sport. According to Ben Macias, interim Campus Safety supervisor, the highest influx of skateboarders on campus occurs during weekends. Many of these boarders meet near the steps located to the southwest corner of the TC building. “Some of these people that we’ve encountered, they’ve indicated that they’ve driven 30-45 minutes just to get here because our steps are pretty famous,” Macias said. “A lot of them are video taping themselves and trying to get footage for, as they put it, their sponsors.” Macias added. “We can’t have them here skating on campus so we advise them of such and escort them off campus.” According to Spencer, taping their stunts is not only used to attract sponsors, but to also review like gamefilm to identify any areas of improvement needed. “It’s all about practice,” Spencer said, “We always give [each other] little hints of advice.” Campus officials are primarily concerned with legal liability as a result of potential injuries while practicing. “People always tell us ‘oh you’re gonna hurt yourself and sue us’, but I’ve got hurt so many places and never sued,” Brandon said, adding “We understand that, and that’s why we still do it. If we get injured that’s on us” The officials’ position is
Spencer C, pictured left, has been skating for more than 10 years. “It’s a lot of fun” he said, “I got love for it like no other.”
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understandable considering the level of injury skateboarders face when a high-risk trick goes bad. For example, Spencer has a mouthretainer as a result from a board injury. “It happened a long time ago, I tried to go off a roof and my board came up and hit me in the face, it cut my lip and sent my tooth up,” Spencer said. Tee has also dealt with his share of varying degrees of injury while riding. “I’ve fractured my left big toe, I was trying to skate this ledge off a drop and I flipped off it and smacked my chin and toe, It was fractured for three months,” Tee said. “If I’m going to fall, then I’m going to fall. I’m not going to blame the school, I came here to skate, I’m not going to come here and cry because I fell and try to get money out of it, it doesn’t make sense” he added. “You take pain and you gotta try your best to be on it, so you won’t fall and get hurt again. But then again its something you can’t control,” Spencer said. Recently Campus Safety has taken active steps to inform students of the existing skateboard policy with increased saturation patrols, where they patrol campus and hand out leaflets to students with skateboards. “We actually started doing these about three weeks ago and it’s more about educating our students that skateboarding is not allowed, as well as rollerblading or riding their bikes through the interior of campus. It’s more of a safety issue than anything else, the liability exists if somebody that’s riding a skateboard crashes into other people,” Macias said. “ We want to be proactive and prevent any type of situation like that.” Campus officials are currently looking at different options for enforcing the policy. They hope to increase consequences for failure to obey district policy but are still in the development phase of the process. “Usually [students] don’t know the policy so we try to inform them of that.” Macias said, “I would say 99 percent of our students are really good. They’re really good about listening, once you tell them they’ll stop. But there is that small percentage where they’re going to be defiant regardless of who tells them, regardless of what sign there is they’re going to do it.” “We always try to leave when they ask us, we try to give them respect,” Spencer said. When asked by a faculty member to vacate the premises, the skateboarders packed up their gear and left without issue. “Oh, we’re done here, maybe not forever, but we’re done here” Brandon yelled.
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Brandon B, pictured above, demonstrates how to ride the rail, of “hubba” as he calls it. A “hubba” is a large, wide hand rail that’s perfect for doing tricks.
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Spencer C attempts to grind on the rails in front of the TC building as cameraman Cannan H captures footage for their collective skate video they’re working on. “Its fun to have something on your own with a group of your friends,” Spencer said.
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“We understand that and that’s why we still do it. If we get injured, thats on us.” -Brandon B
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Spencer and the gang head out after a grueling skate session. The skaters are always mindful of Campus Safety and other authority figures. “We always try to leave when they ask us, we try and give them respect,” Spencer C says.
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Students Participating in Professor Cliff Wurst’s Kiniseology 103 course take turns practicing their swing with a variety of golf clubs. The course is offered in the effort to introduce students to the game of golf and features lessons on etiquette, history, rules, and proper use of equipment. Cameron Wisdom Clarion
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he Range at Citrus College provides a conveniently located and well-maintained facility in which students, faculty, and the general public can hone their skills, practice their game, and release tension while driving a bucket of balls. Open seven days a week, the Range at Citrus hosts a variety of services, classes, and lessons from a certified golf pro to allow the Citrus College community the opportunity to practice and learn a game that has been played for centuries in societies across the globe. The Range itself features 13 target greens with bunkers, sand traps, 31 practice tees, a chipping area with bunkers, and a 2,500 square foot putting green. Prices range from $5 to $22 depending on their preference to play off mats or grass and the size of the bucket of balls provided. According to Lauri Stoner, supervisor of the Range at Citrus, the range is also used by local high school golf teams, organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, and community groups seeking an opportunity to provide a memorable experience for their members to enjoy. Jeff Ingraham, a Class A golf pro since 2007, has been a teaching professional
since 1995. He conducts lessons during weekday hours at the Range at Citrus in half hour increments and occasionally consults with the Citrus golf team and the Kinesiology 103 class. “Jeff has committed a lot of his personal time to help students wherever they need it, He’s got a big heart,” Stoner added. “My proudest accomplishment in golf is working with a lot of great people that come back and thank you later on for helping them with any aspect of their game,” Ingraham said. Ingraham noted that the most important part of the game for a prospective golfer to is grip and setup, as golf is driven by fundamentals in posture, hand placement, approach, and swing motion. Cliff Wurst has been teaching the KIN 103 (Golf) class for eight years at Citrus College. Some of the learning outcomes of the course include the ability to demonstrate fundamental golf skills required to participate in a round of golf at a golf course, understanding etiquette, history and rules, improving performance, ensuring safety, and promoting enjoyment of the game. “The class is a tremendous opportunity (for students) to introduce themselves to a game they can learn and participate in for the rest of their lives,” Wurst said. Prospective students are not required to furnish their own equipment as the kinesiology department and the golf
range provide everything needed to participate in the class. Wurst said that he uses the range himself to practice in his free time. Daniel Olivas, 21, an architecture major at Citrus, works as a golf range technician at the range and in the Pro Shop. Olivas has played on the Citrus golf team and considers himself to be a “Scratch Golfer” a term in the golf lexicon that describes individuals who can play a course to a handicap of 0. “I learned the game playing with my dad when I was younger, and being around the facility as a member of the golf team and the Pro Shop has helped me improve the way I play,” Olivas said. Olivas has received golf tips from Ingraham on several occasions and testified to the quality of instructions provided by the golf pro. “Jeff knows the game well and makes the lessons easy for anyone to understand,” Olivas said. The Pro Shop at the range recently ran a promotion aimed at attracting students and faculty to spend time and unwind while receiving pro instructions from Ingraham at a reduced rate. “I think it’s a great opportunity for students and faculty alike to blow off some steam between classes or during their lunch break,” Stoner said. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
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Dancing with the knuckleball By Dillon Cooper Managing Editor • dcooper@ccclarion.com
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e all had that teammate. The kid no one wants at the plate with runners in scoring position. The kid we all hoped wouldn’t get the ball hit to him out in the field. Freshman pitcher Steve Mendoza, was that kid. “I’ve heard it,” Mendoza said. “When I’m walking around, I’ll hear ‘Steve Mendoza is up, here’s another strikeout. Steve Mendoza is going to make a mistake to lose the game,’” “I was that kid, they always doubted me,” he said. Today, Mendoza views baseball as an opportunity to prove that the people who doubted him at a young age, wrong. “My brother always told me ‘You’re wasting your time with your son,’” said Mendoza’s father, Raul Mendoza. “I would say back ‘No, I’m not wasting
my time.’” Mendoza, 19, started playing baseball at the age of 5. He never had the newest equipment or the support of his teammates and their families. “It was always just me, mom and dad,” he said. One of Mendoza’s goals is to not only make it to The Show, but to inspire his younger brother Kevin Mendoza, 6, to become a better person and a better player than himself. “He’s always at my games, looking at the ways batters swing, and taking notes,” Mendoza said. “He has a great baseball mind. It just came natural to him.” “I want to do well, so he will know it’s possible to overcome the odds and eventually be better than me,” Mendoza said. Mendoza spent his childhood in Covina, getting little opportunity to play baseball. He was casted aside as the odd one out. No one would give him a chance. In 2008, the Mendozas packed their bags and moved to Fontana.
Opportunities opened up for Mendoza, who started playing baseball immediately. Growing up, he played outfield a majority of the time, sprinkled in with some appearances behind the plate. Mendoza made the mound his home playing junior-varsity his freshman year at Fontana High School. “I first saw him as a junior. To be honest, I wasn’t overly impressed when I first saw him,” recruiting coordinator Chris Amaya said. “His coach kept asking me to come back out and give Mendoza another look, so I did.” “The second time around, I really liked what I saw…I believed in Steve Mendoza,” Mendoza chose Citrus College over Chaffey, Rio Hondo and Orange Coast Community College. Coming into his first semester at Citrus, head coach Steve Gomez told him he would strictly become a knuckleballer. The one word used to describe the knuckleball is unpredictable. The movement of the pitch.
Mendoza’s 2014 outings:
Jan. 30 at East LA: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 K, O ER - No decision Feb. 6 vs Mt. San Jacinto: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER - L Feb. 11 at Oxnard: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 K, 2 ER - L Feb. 15 at San Diego Mesa: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 3K, 0 ER - No decision Feb. 25 vs Ventura: 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 K, 3 ER - W March 8 at Canyons: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 4 K, 2 ER - No decision March 13 vs LA Valley: 3.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER - No decision March 20 at West LA: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 K, 4 ER - No decision April 11 at Glendale: 3.2 IP, 3 H, 1 K, 0 ER - No decision April 17 vs Mt. San Antonio: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER - L
chip on his shoulder to propel him to new heights, to show his brother that it is possible to chase your dreams. Even after all the doubt, Mendoza walks on with his head held high, using this opportunity he has been given to better his life, and the life of his future children. “I’m trying to make my parents proud, to show them that I’m a good kid,” Mendoza said. Doubt, dedication and family are fueling Mendoza’s fire. “I had an opportunity to be something in my life, but I made mistakes,” Raul Mendoza said. “I don’t want my son to make mistakes. I want him to go out there and play ball and be something in life.” Mendoza will be attending the Major League Baseball tryouts hosted in the summer to see where his knuckleball stands amongst the professionals. You can catch the Owls (18-16, 11-8) in their last home game of the regular season on April 25 at 2:30 p.m. as they host Los Angeles Mission.
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Steve Mendoza, #17, fires a pitch against LA Valley College on March 13. Mendoza tossed 3.1 innings earning a no decision in a 7-4 loss.
The success of the pitch. The brilliance of the pitch. “It’s very rare that you see a knuckleball pitcher at this level, the collegiate level,” said Gomez. “When he got here, we asked him to throw the knuckle exclusively.” “Once that happened, we started to see positive results.” Mendoza has appeared in 10 games for this Owls this season, starting nine of them. He’s posting a 1-3 record with a 3.43 earned run average. Despite is record, Mendoza has yet to give up more than five hits in an outing. “Unfortunately, most of the games he has pitched in, he hasn’t got much run support,” said Gomez. At this stage of his career, it’s more about development of the knuckle -the command, the ability to make it dance to the plate and fool the batters. Mendoza believes in himself and his knuckleball. He uses that
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a decade later, fetch is still not happening By Sylvia Aparicio A&E Editor • saparicio@ccclarion.com
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he 2004 comedy “Mean Girls” gained a cult following and grossed upwards of $129 million worldwide. The film is celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 30. “I think people still talk about it because it’s well quoted and now in social media people constantly post quotes from the movie and continue to talk about it,” said Nayeli Aguilar, 21, radiology major. Based on the book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by Rosalind Wiseman, the screenplay for “Mean Girls” was written by comedian Tina Fey, widely known for her work on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. “I think it appeals to both males and females because we’ve all experienced high school and have gone through
certain experiences in which we can all relate,” said Omar Camacho, 21, public relations major. No matter the age, race, sexual orientation, etc., everyone has at some point in their lives met “The Plastics.” The popular girls, the ones who everyone fears, sometimes hate and yet still want to be friends with. The film follows 16-year-old Cady Heron, played by Lindsay Lohan, is a former home schooled student, and her trek into the wild. The “wild” being North Shore high school. Completely oblivious to the social norms among her peers, Heron is befriended by “the greatest people you will ever meet,” Janis Ian played by Lizzy Caplan and Damian, played by actor Daniel Franzese. Heron also gets a brief history about the worst people she could meet, The Plastics. Queen Bee Regina George (Rachel McAdams) and her two sidekicks, Gretchen Wieners (Lacy Chabert) and Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried) rule
the school. “I think the significance of the movie was to exaggerate what high school is like. However, deep down inside me I kind of wish high school was like that.” Camacho said. “With a queen bee, I think it would have been a much more interesting experience.” In a plot to take down Regina George, Heron and her two friends hatch a plan to slowly take away George’s power. Heron is befriended by the group and begins the process into “Girl World.” Heron manages to destroy George, but in doing so manages to change who she is, for the worse. She leaves behind her real friends and becomes a real mean girl. In the end, Heron realizes what she has done and makes up with everyone she hurt. “The film showed that in high school, you learn so much of yourself and those ‘friends’,” said Desiree Govea, 21, mathematics major. “But it’s the best time to make mistakes and learn from them. Rather than learning from your mistakes as an adult.” “Mean Girls” taught us various things like, don’t make a burn book (book in which you trash talk others), choose your friends wisely, do not seek to ruin anyone, you have better things to do. “I learned that in my group of friends, I am Regina George. I’m totally kidding,” Camacho said. “I learned different ways to sabotage people and how
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wear jeans or track pants on Friday and on Wednesdays, wear pink. If you miss “Mean Girls” during its never-ending cable airing, you can now catch it on Netflix.
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reak out of your comfort zone and broaden your horizons by studying abroad and learning in a new way. Students should take advantage of the study abroad opportunities Citrus College offers. Temporarily living in a different country is an opportunity most people will never get to experience, but Citrus offers that opportunity for its students every spring, fall and summer semester. Once that diploma is in your hands, studying abroad will be almost impossible because the new priorities in your life in the “real world” will probably be along the lines of getting a full-time job, buying a house or starting a family. After graduating, taking three or more months of your life to live in a foreign country will no longer be a luxury college students can enjoy, so the time is now. Some students have never left California, so the idea of traveling out of the United States and temporarily living in a completely different country can be fearfully overwhelming. To some, the idea of getting lost
in an unfamiliar place is enough to keep them stateside, but to others wandering around the streets of Paris is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Studying abroad also allows a break from the usual college routine. Learning through experience is something a classroom cannot usually provide so rather than waking up, driving to school and sitting in a classroom for six hours, students can
rise to a new adventure every day in a foreign country. Students can be intimidated by the possibility of a language barrier like not knowing a single word of Italian. However, the small extra effort it takes to learn words or phrases of the native language can be helpful while one is in a foreign country and also back in the United States. Most countries also learn English as a
second language so the probability of not being able to communicate with someone is slim. Michelle Obama addressed the shortage of American students studying abroad in hopes of encouraging more students to do so. “Getting ahead in today’s workplaces isn’t just about the skills you bring from the classroom,” she said. “It’s also about the experience you have with the world beyond our borders – with the people, and languages, and cultures that are very different from our own.” Studying abroad can help develop an insight about other countries and our own through first hand experiences. Without a global perspective that studying abroad provides, it will be difficult to succeed in this internationally connected world. So despite the fears, it’s time to drop the security blanket and pack your bags. The next opportunity to study abroad is in London from Sept. 4 – Nov. 14, 2014. Application deadline is June 13, applications can be picked up at the Study Abroad office in TC 123.
Own your car, not the road By Cameron Wisdom Staff Writer • cwisdom@ccclarion.com
The first time I was hit by a car still replays in my mind every time I get on my bike. I was riding in the flow of traffic when the driver decided she needed to make an abrupt change of lanes. Rather than slow down, she decided to speed up, get around me and slam on her brakes at the next light. The faster she sped up, the quicker she ran out of time and space to stop her car. It was not long before she realized that she was going to slam into the rear of the car already stopped at the light if she did not switch over to my lane. I will never be sure if she forgot about me or if she just didn’t care. I was too busy flying through the air to know the truth. I was miraculously unscathed save for a few scrapes and bruises, yet somehow she found the courtesy to show me the one-finger salute as she sped off. My front wheel was bent so badly I was forced to walk the rest of the way to work. I did not become statistic that day, but I easily could have if I was not aware of the situation unfolding around me. There are far too many cyclists who exhibit poor riding behaviors whom put themselves at the mercy of impossibly impatient motorists. Motor vehicles comprise most of the traffic volume on our streets, so it is easy to see why many drivers commute with a sense of entitlement and arrogance all in one dangerous package. Advancements in mobile technology allow people to stay connected wherever they are, even if it distracts them behind the wheel of a half-ton vehicle hurtling down the road at 40 miles an hour.
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A person’s character can change once they turn the key in the ignition. Often times some of the nicest people become sociopathic maniacs who believe that everyone else on the road needs to just get out of their way. Unbeknownst to most commuters, motor vehicles do not retain special privilege to use of the streets. Many local cities also have laws that prohibit cyclists from riding on sidewalks, which harbor a completely unique set of dangers on their own. Cyclists are often forced to share lanes with regular traffic when designated bike lanes are not present. Due in large part to this overwhelm-
ing lack of awareness, more than 100 cyclists are killed in California every year according to the state’s department of motor vehicles. Ghost bikes (the all-white painted bikes historically used as memorials of fallen riders) are popping up in our neighborhoods at an unacceptable rate. The riders they commemorate had every right to the road as a motorist, yet all too often they are run down as a result of lack of attention or impatience. If we are ever to find a common ground, cyclists need to follow the rules of the road as well. Stop at stop signs and red lights, move
over for faster moving traffic and utilize front and rear lights when riding at night. Ride with the flow of traffic and always remember that people making right-hand turns are the biggest threat to your well-being. The more you ride with respect for others on the road the less likely you will be to become a hood ornament. Is putting someone else’s life in danger worth saving few seconds in your commute? Was that selfie you took on the drive to school worth taking your eyes off the road, rendering everyone around you at risk of serious injury?
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Members of Lord Farquaad’s Regiment confront Shrek, played by Josh Tangerman. The total production cost was the largest in Citrus College history.
Shrek the musical gets a standing ovation By Cameron Wisdom Staff Writer • cwisdom@ccclarion.com
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he Citrus College Fine and Performing Arts rendition of “Shrek – The Musical” entertained people of all ages, including those who are not inclined to musicals. It exceeded even its own lofty expectations in a series of three performances on the second weekend in April. The musical is based on the Oscar®-
winning film by Dreamworks Animation and the book authored by William Steig, and was presented at Citrus through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. The show followed the basic premise of the DreamWorks film, but also added some back-story and new characters as well. The cast and crew were composed almost entirely of current Citrus College students with exception of two performers in the “Ogre-stra” and two children who played minor roles in the production. The audience’s imagination was
captured even before the show started with an extravagant display of stage design and scenery. The costumes brought the iconic characters to life. Many of the film’s minor characters along with a few new additions based on classic fairy tales were easily identifiable. Shrek, played by Josh Tangermann, appeared as though he was plucked right from the movie and had the witty charm of Mike Myers with the vocal bravado of a Broadway lead. Kylie Molnar played Princess Fiona, Shrek’s romantic interest. She proved to bring the perfect balance to a fiery
chemistry that strengthened over the course of the show. Shrek’s sidekick Donkey, played by Anthony Nappier, kept the audience laughing throughout the performance. Maelyn Cacho’s powerhouse voice and soulful vibrato as the dragon added a new dimension to a character with no lines in the original film. Shrek’s foil Lord Farquaad was played by Garret Smith, who had the difficult task of dancing on his knees for the entire two-hour performance in order to capture the essence of the short-in-stature lord of Duloc.
Overall, the cast played well off each other and there were not any noticeable hiccups that jeopardized the flow of the musical. The “Ogre-stra” played masterfully and special kudos goes out to the lighting and sound crews for keeping up with the rapidly changing pace of the performance. The hard work and dedication over the seven-week rehearsal process proved to pay off with the audience’s standing ovation after the production’s finale.
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(Top) Shrek, played by Joshua Tangermann, takes a moment away from reading his map to look in disgust at Donkey.
(Left) Donkey, played by Anthony Nappier, pleads with Shrek to allow him to escort Shrek on his journey.
(Bottom Right) Garret Smith captures Lord Farquaad’s trademark attitude in Shrek the Musical. Joe Moreno Clarion
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