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Board reviews plan to reshape campus layout BY JAMES DUFFY V STAFF REPORTER

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Ashley Economou, Staff Reporter Nick Paulson laughs at joke from student while playing a board game after class with students on Oct. 23 in his classroom in the LB building.

He has the keys: BY ASHLEY ECONOMOU STAFF REPORTER

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When Nick Paulson was 8 years old, he decided he wanted to buy his first house and learn to play Chopin’s “Etude Op. 25 No. 12” on the piano by age 21. A passion for real estate and entrepreneurship has always been embedded into Paulson. He grew up around real estate and fell in love with it at an early age. Paulson said he saved money from every birthday and Christmas to buy his first house. By the time Paulson was 18 years

old, he could play Chopin’s “Etude Op. 25 No. 12” on the piano perfectly, and by the time he was 19 years old, he bought his first house. Paulson has taught real estate at Citrus for the past four years. He teaches both Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Practice, which are both hybrid courses. Paulson also teaches online as part of a 4x4 class plan, where students can take four classes that are four weeks each in one semester, which allows students to get their real estate certificate in as little as one semester. Paulson owns 11 pieces of

Entrepreneur and professor knows all the keys from real estate to playing the piano

property that the vice president for a property management company in Texas is interested in investing. “Unfortunately, most of education, when it comes to success, talks about your job,” Paulson said. “That’s good because you need to have a job, without a doubt, but most wealth creation comes from investing.” Paulson said he always wanted to teach but never actually wanted to go to college. Paulson said he always felt dissatisfied with teachers when he attended community college. He said he felt like teachers were not giving him the information he

felt he needed. “I wanted to leave school and be ready to go make money and they were teaching me theory, but I didn’t know how to apply it,” Paulson said. “I didn’t know how to actually go out and be successful...By the time you go through our whole (real estate) program here, you know more than the vast majority of working agents. You’re ready to go out and be a success. That’s our goal for our program.” Paulson said that the way that the real estate program is set up at the college is truly innovative. SEE PROFESSOR PAGE 7

Guns out for veterans 21-gun salute prompts remembrance for the people who have fought for freedom BY VICMAN THOME STAFF REPORTER

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Old and young veterans mingled around while the smooth sounds of the Citrus College Blue Note Orchestra played in the background. The veterans laughed and recounted military stories that have been told time and time again as they bonded over one common thing: the pleasure of serving the United States. Students heard the sound of gunshots and displays of Americana on Nov. 7 at the Campus Center Mall during the 14th annual Saluting our Veterans event put together by the Veterans Center and the Associated Students of Citrus College, ASCC. The event commenced with Azusa Pacific University’s ROTC program presenting the colors. One of Blue Note’s singers sang the national anthem. The master of ceremonies, John Vaughan, Dean of Visual and Performing Arts, then walked up to the stage to introduce Superintendent President DR. Geraldine M. Perri.

Vicman Thome, Staff Reporter The Band of Brothers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12034 post shoots a 21 gun salute for the fallen student soldiers on Nov. 7 outside the Hayden Memorial Library at the Campus Center Mall.

Perri welcomed the crowd and spoke about the services Citrus College offers to veteran students. She ended her brief introduction by thanking the men and women who have served the nation. “Citrus College puts our veterans first,” Perri said. With a 21 gun salute, the Band of Brothers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12034, saluted the fallen student soldiers. The chaplain said a prayer and led a

moment of silence as the rifles were shot. Next, Martha McDonald, vice president of student services, recognized veteran honorees from the surrounding cities. Among the recognized were Citrus College honoree, Sal Hernandez, a specialist in radio mechanics who worked in the 17th infantry division in 1967. Donato Powell was one of the APU honorees. A major in the U.S. Marine Corps, Powell enlisted in

the Marines in 1988 and passed the “ironman” physical test. Powell also received a bachelor’s degree from U.C. Davis. He went on to enlist in the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion. This event has helped many of the veterans come together and bond over the grievances of going through war and even through the process of readjusting to civilian life, a process that for many takes several years.

Citrus College spent $121 million on construction since Measure G funded campus buildings in 2004. Five important buildings and renovations to several others were funded using the money. Since March, Citrus administrators met with consultants to discuss another round of construction. Administration and faculty received initial plans to further restructure the campus on Oct. 1 at the Board of Trustees meeting. Architectural firm Westberg + White presented two architectural plans with several variations at an evening session of the board meeting. Each plan would dramatically reshape the campus if approved. But board President Sue Keith said the board was far from a decision. “I like the branded signage,” Keith said. “It looks like us. ... One of the things I like is the STEM Center having all the disciplines together. A lot of the board is interested in that.” One plan would move the STEM program into buildings on the west side of campus. Pasadena design consulting group MIG worked with the architect to analyze the campus programs and facilities. MIG project manager Mark Sillings met with campus representatives to discuss campus redesign. “We talked about how education and CTE programs should drive the design of the new facilities,” Sillings said. “... As (Superintendent President) Dr. (Geraldine M.) Perri reiterated many times, we wanted it to be a data-driven process.” Sillings said his firm conducted a survey, focus group and committee meetings to develop a plan for a campus redesign. One proposal would pave over the Little Dalton Wash storm drain to form a road through campus. In some of the plans, the college driving range was eliminated to shift campus buildings southward. All of the designs planned fewer, larger buildings on campus. Campus Safety director Ben Macias said he looks forward to reviewing the plans. “Some of the things we would give input on would be things like trees - dark areas; blocked lighting or natural barriers,” Macias said. He will offer guidance on how campus design could prevent crime and unwanted visitors. “At K through 12, you’re going to have physical, hard barriers., he said. “We’re an open campus.” The Board of Trustees review plans further at their meeting on Nov. 19. Board staff will submit a recommendation on how to proceed with plans and how to finance them, including whether to request another property tax bond to fund construction. Keith said she wants student input in the process. “I don’t know all the comments,” Keith said. “It’s in process and I don’t want to pre-decide anything.”

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NOVEMBER 14 - COSMETOLOGY AND ESTHETICIAN OPEN HOUSE An Open House for the Cosmetology and Esthetician program will present a number of demonstrations. One original attendee is welcome to bring one registered guest to attend. Email registration to tdouglas@citruscollege.edu including name, email, phone number, and name of guest. The open house will be at 4:30 p.m in TC 208. NOVEMBER 20 - MASTER CLASS ON THE MUSIC BUSINESS A panel discussion moderated by John T. Quin will portray the various aspects of the music business. Musician speakers such as Composer for “Gilmore Girls”, Sam Phillips, recording artist and songwriter, Joe Henry, music industry veteran Tom DeSavia and more will also be presenting. NOVEMBER 26 & DECEMBER 4 - MOBILE FOOD PANTRY A mobile food pantry is open for any students experiencing any food insecurity from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26 and from 9 -11 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Campus Center Mall near the library. The pantry is in need of 10 -15 volunteers to help for the event, if interested email the Basic Needs Coordinator Dunia Valladares at dvalladares@citruscollege.edu. DECEMBER 12 - 11TH ANNUAL “ADOPT AN ANGEL” HOLIDAY PROGRAM EOP&S/CARE and CalWORKs is hosting an “Adopt and Angel” is open to all campus community members to adopt up to two children and buy your angel an item from their wish list and an age-appropriate book that can’t exceed $30. The event’s theme is “Rudolph the Reading Reindeer,” encouraging literacy among students and their children. Children will be greeted by Santa with their gifts. For a Reservation Form to the “Adopt an Angel” Holiday Party, refer to EOP&S/Care office in the SS 226 by Nov. 18. The Holiday Party will be from 4-5:30 p.m. in the East Wing of the Campus Center.

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What makes you nervous? How do you deal with anxiety?

IVAN SALCEDO, 18, music

“Really high pressure situations. Stress from school, I’m already in six classes... something that helps me get through these is music.”

ALECIS SUVINNA, 21, music

“Going into a gig and not being prepared...we just kind of hope for the best, and try to run the songs in the car when we’re going over to the event.”

ANTHONY MURPHY, 19, theatre arts

“The big leaps in life... realizing that their will always be another chance and that I always have another opportunity.”

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JOHN-PAUL BOGOS, 19, theatre arts

“Auditions. I’m an actor...I get really nervous and I start shaking...to defeat the nervousness, I listen to music.”

JORDAN PERRY, 18, computer science

“Whenever I’m around people at all and I calm myself down by listening to music.”

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EDITORIAL

You are what you eat—Keep track of where your money is going How to overcome your own cognitive dissonance Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, In-NOut and Pizza Hut are all popular fast food chains people enjoy, but a portion of their profits go to support groups or causes, with which customers may not agree. All of these companies are affiliated with funding political action committees that support the Republican party for 2020. Endorsing a PAC for a political party is notable for many companies. In 2008, Google endorsed President Barack Obama for the 2008 election and again in 2012. And it’s not uncommon for CEOs to support their political interests. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has stated his support for the Democratic and Liberal party, said in an article by the "Washington Post." The CEO for New Balance shoes and the chairman for Marvel Entertainment have personally donated money to President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, according to http://www. grabyourwallet.org. If a customer likes a restaurant that donates to an opposing political party, it may not mean they have to stop eating their favorite chicken sandwich. However, it means the person needs to carry more responsibility in tracking where their dollar goes. In 2018, In-n-Out donated

$25,000 to the California GOP as widely reported by multiple news outlets. Though the money does not go directly to President Trump, it does go to the Republican Party. It is no secret that Trump has vocalized his conservative stance on immigration, gun control and environmental issues. The red hat that quotes Trump’s slogan Make America Great Again have become an immediate symbol to those who support the president. Some may not care where their money ends up when they go out to eat. People must be aware that buying their favorite cheeseburger could mean supporting a political party they strongly oppose. Eating at In-n-Out or Pizza Hut doesn’t directly put a MAGA hat on someone’s head, but the money becomes affiliated with the party led by Trump. A Democrat who buys a chicken biscuit at Chickfil-A or a double-double at In-nOut would not be pleased to know that their hard-earned money goes to the Republican party. Especially when companies like Chick-fil-A have directly donated to Trump’s reelection, in that these companies make it clear to the public where their money is going to. Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has said marriage should be between a man and a woman. Chick-fil-A’s spending history shows it has donated millions of dollars to defeat marriage equality back in 2012, as said by the "New

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York Times" and the "Wall Street Journal." Since Chick-fil-A has made it clear their politics are very conservative, a person who identifies as a Democrat or Liberal should know that what they are eating is not aligned with their own politics. It does not make them a “bad” Democrat or liberal, but it does contradict their politics if the person is saying they believe one thing but putting their money towards a company that believes

the opposite. Boycotting these restaurants is not going to put them out of business, but a person ought to be cautious about where their money is going when the restaurant is not aligned with their personal beliefs. If a Democrat can look past the fact their money is connected to Republican spending, it puts it into question on where their politics are actually established. Is it at their favorite restaurant or only at the ballot box?

Again, going to Chick-fil-A or In-N-Out does not put a bright red MAGA hat on a person’s head, but it does put the person on a thin line of where their true beliefs lie. Organizations such as http://www.grabyourwallet.org and http://www.opensecrets.org offer information about how certain franchises use their revenue. Go ahead, enjoy your food, but know where the money is going.

OPINION

IF YOU AREN’T BLACK, TAKE IT BACK The use of the n-word should be exclusive only to black people BY CASSIE SAMPSON STAFF REPORTER

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The N-word. We’ve heard it in songs. We’ve read it in books. Some of us have even used it to refer to friends. Historically, the N-word’s negative connotations started around the early 1800s when it was firmly established as a derogatory name for slaves in the U.S. Meant to dehumanize black people, the N-word and other racial slurs have victimized and advanced the notion of anti-black prejudice. Black culture has taken this word back as a cultural sense of brotherhood. By dropping the -er and adding an -a at the end of the N-word, they acknowledge their shared traumatic historical background. Due to racism and ignorance, other races think they are allowed to use the N-word. The fact that others use it is indicative of the systemic racism the word was born from. Anyone who is not black who uses this word condones the overall hateful connotations this word. So no, it is not ok to say it, ever. Americans created a racial hierarchy with whites at the top and blacks at the bottom and was set up to keep blacks “in their place.” Any other race who uses this word furthers this idea. Understanding why anyone other than black people are allowed to use the N-word

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in songs, poems, books, and speaking to each other as a term of endearment should not be hard. Everyone knows the N-word is a no-no word. Therefore if it is used, it produces hate and racism. The N-word is not difficult to hum over in a song or even not speak at all. In a May 2018 article for Variety, Jeremy Helligar wrote, “There’s no getting past the destructive power of the N-word.” He further noted that rappers should rethink how they deliver

their message. Kendrick Lamar called a white woman on stage at an Alabama concert and invited her to rap along to “m.A.A.d city.” When she proceeded to say the N-word, Lamar interrupted her among boos from the crowd. This white woman thought it was ok to sing the word when it isn’t. A Rapper’s use of the N-word in a song is debated by those of all races. In an October New York Times article, Gary Suarez

wrote, “Given that the word’s appearance in songs serves as part of a reclamation of the word by black artists and isn’t intended to be used maliciously, many young people, regardless of skin color and including Latinx people, don’t see repeating the word in rap lyrics as problematic.” On Oct. 14, Gina Rodriguez, star of “Jane the Virgin,” posted a video of her rapping along to a song using the N-word on her Instagram story.

As a Latina, she has no claim to this word despite being a minority herself. She later issued a passive aggressive apology that was more “sorry if you were offended” than actually saying she was sorry for using it. In an April article for The Undefeated magazine, Brando Simeo Starkey wrote, “Blacks who use the N-word or its variants argue that it has to be understood in its situation; repeated use of the word by Blacks will make it less offensive.” He notes it’s not the same word when whites are saying the -er and continued to say, “Blacks should not be prisoners of the past or the ugly words that originated in the past.” The decision for black people to use the N-word in their vocabulary is a personal choice, reflecting on the horrifying history, which some white people are ignorant enough to believe is erased from history. The N-word should not be in anyone else’s vocabulary. In a May 2018 article for The Root, Michael Harriot wrote white people are always going to want to use the N-word. “There isn’t a white person in America who doesn’t know that the N-word is the most derogatory and racist term anyone can use,” Harriot wrote. “Therefore, anyone who uses the word is aware of its racist implications.” The use of the N-word is used is a conscious decision. The N-word’s place in rap music is indicident of the torture black people have endured for centuries. Its place in anyone else’s vocabulary is of racist and hateful intent, whether it be ignorance or malice.

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Women’s water polo ends season with a splash Sophomore utility player Samantha Godinho goes in depth of her life, expresses her love for water polo and why the team is successful BY JACOB LUEVANO STAFF REPORTER

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Women’s water polo concluded their tremendous 26-7 season with a loss in the Western State Conference Championship Finals. One of the leaders of the team, sophomore utility Samantha Godinho, 20, said a key reason for the team’s success is because of the motto they live by known as, “Make it count.” “You can always do things and go through the motions and you won’t get anywhere,” Godinho said. “But if you make something count, it actually means something and it can actually push you to be where you want to be and not just be wasting your time.” This is Godinho’s third year at Citrus and she has committed herself to this motto. She said she is someone who, “is there for everyone and will put everyone before herself but also works to be her best self in every aspect she can.” Kortney Molle, a teammate and close friend, said Godinho connects and helps with a lot of people, and goes over and beyond for any of her teammates. “If we’re going out to eat, and someone doesn’t have money, she’s always there. She’ll pay for them and want nothing in return.” Coach Jennifer Spalding said everyone calls Godinho “mama Sam” because she takes care of everybody. “When we go away for our tournaments, me and my other coach bring protein shakes, chocolate milk, and string cheese. Sam will make sure everybody else is fed before she actually eats. She is always the last one in the pool because she is making sure everyone else is good before. And she gets the team to study.

So she sort of plans study dates and gets all the girls to come along. It’s fantastic.” Spalding says she knew Samantha before she played for her here at Citrus. Godinho’s sister played for her at Chaffey College years prior. Spalding and Molle both mentioned Godinho’s positive and vocal ability in game is key to the team’s success. “She’s very self aware,” Spalding said. “She’s aware of situations so I can put her in, in crucial times that’s very pivotal in the game. She’s that voice in the water that we need. You need that one or two people to really step up and lead and communicate to your team. She’s that person for our team. Without her, we wouldn’t be as successful as we are.” “Even if she’s on the bench, she’s cheering on her teammates, talking to other people, and making sure they know what’s going on in the game,” Molle said. Aside from water polo, Godinho has a passion for biology and wants to pursue a career in the medical field. She said she hopes her hard work in school pays off so one day she can work in a hospital. Godinho works on weekends at a wedding venue and a swim school. She is a manager at the wedding venue where she runs ceremonies. When she isn’t at work, school or playing water polo, Godinho said she loves to be with her friends and family because she does not get to see them often with her busy schedule. To reach her goals in water polo and the future, Godinho said self motivation is important. She said she always wants to try to be a better self. Godinho said her family has an

influence on her because they have the drive to get things done and the attitude to never give up. Godinho’s mother has gone through hip surgeries all of her life, as she was born with dislocated hips, but continues to keep going. Her father has back problems but still continues to work. Her sister even had problems with schooling, but she worked hard and is in nursing school. Godinho said her life-changing moment was during high school when three of her grandparents died in one year. “That was really hard but it showed me that you just have to keep living life,” Godinho said. “You can’t stop for certain things, because you never know when you’re not going to be here anymore. Basically, enjoy life while you have it.” Godinho said she enjoys life, especially in the water. Her love for water polo is because of the competitiveness and the team atmosphere. She said she loves the way her team came together early in the season. “One of our first tournaments, we were at RCC (Riverside City College) and there was a close game, where they (Golden West) started to catch up to us, but we all came together and got each other pumped and then we ended up winning by two,” Godhino said. “Since it was the beginning of season, we were all still learning each other’s ways, but it was nice to see that we could all come together and push ourselves to play the game we should be playing and be the team we should be.” Ever since then, the team has displayed their ability. The strong team chemistry for women’s water polo is showing in their overall season count.

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Mental health services offer peace of mind

Student Health Center provides resources for mental health wellness and balance BY NICK VARGAS STAFF REPORTER

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The life of a college student can be stressful. From class, working jobs and maintaining relationships, life during this point can be a lot to juggle mentally. As of 2017, the National Institute of Mental Illness website stated that one in five adults in the U.S.

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“We’re trying to make a program here that is student focused, designed for their success,” Paulson said. “It’s easy in academia to get complacent and people make jokes about how teachers get tenure, and then they stop working, and then the quality goes down, and that is not what is going on in our department.” Paulson has his own teaching style that he brings into the classroom. He believes in having an interactive and engaging classroom experience for his students. “I bring real world experience to my subject is pretty significant,” Paulson said. “I know when we’re covering material, what stuff they need to know to go out and be successful out of the classroom, so I think that’s really significant. I would

experience mental illness each year. Citrus College has a plethora of mental wellness workshops throughout the semester, including licensed therapists who help with advice for students who attend these workshops. These mental wellness workshops are hosted by therapists and help students through issues such as building healthier relationships, dealing with procrastination, getting focused and managing stress. These services are free to all Citrus students and are found at the mental health center in the student center. An anxiety support group also meets twice a month hosted by

licensed therapist Flory Alvarado. To contact this support group for more information, call 626-914-8671. The support group has helped students in the past, with one student mentioning the severity of his anxiety before he had gone to this support group. The student was granted anonymity by the Clarion because of the student’s fear of social stigmatization. “During dinner when I came home from school, anxiety would just break into my thoughts, so that made speaking to my family about my day difficult,” the student said. “Anxiety is something I couldn’t

shake, but seeing a therapist at Citrus and participating in these support groups has really made a difference.” Later this year, the Student Health Center will introduce more programs concerning the physical and mental health of students. “Opioid awareness and health risks of vaping and second-hand smoke are new topics that we will be covering soon, as these things can cause issues mentally,” Student Health Director Shauna Bigby said. Students who do not use the mental health services at Citrus also think these programs can benefit someone who is in search of help for mental health.

“I believe I would benefit from the mental health services and I know people that could benefit from it as well,” psychology student Ricky Vazquez said. “ I think if you are struggling to find help, that would be a good place to start and find resources.” The Student Health Center is on the first floor of the Student Services building. For more information, go to http:// www.citruscollege.edu and click on the current students tab. Next, click on the student health center tab and then the programs and workshops tab. For more information call 626914-8671.

say my perspective on teaching. This is academic, right, so this is an academic exploration of a subject. So I cover than academic side and put interest into bringing the real world into it.” On any given day, Paulson can be heard enthusiastically yelling from the classroom by passersby outside. “I talk loud. I stand. I move a lot. I’m moving my hands. I’m active. It’s impossible to fall asleep in my class. You can’t do it. I’m too engaging,” Paulson said. “I don’t lecture off of PowerPoints very much. I don’t lecture off of notes. When I’m lecturing, and I do a lot of preparation for my lectures. So when I lecture, I’m looking in students eyes, so I can see where they’re at.” Students are complimentary of Paulson. Business major Richard Betancoert, 19, said he thinks Paulson changes everyone who enters the class.

“No other class have you ever really thought about anything, like it’s usually like you have to remember this, you have to remember that, so with him it’s like he actually made you like think about what you want out of life,” Betancoert said. Another student, Jose Martinez, 26, business major, said, “He’s honestly phenomenal in everything he does. He inspired me so much to actually go beyond what the norm is expected.” Paulson also serves as the adviser of the real estate club on campus. Over the past few years, there has been a huge growth in the real estate club. The real estate club has gone from having only a couple members, to having over 30. The real estate club is not just open to real estate students. The real estate club is not limited to real estate majors, any student on

campus can join with a valid reason. Every year the real estate club goes to the Union Rescue Mission to prepare food for those less fortunate. In Paulson’s real estate classes, he pushes good communication and connection skills in class. Paulson said there are many amazing opportunities that come from simply talking to the people that are around. Paulson’s interests don’t end with real estate, he has a talent you wouldn’t expect. Paulson plays classical piano. When Paulson was a young boy, he took piano lessons from a strict Russian teacher. For 10 years, Paulson took lessons twice a week. He learned to play Chopin, Mozart and Marcoschy. Afterward, the piano became a form of relaxation and a creative outlet for Paulson. Some nights, when he can’t sleep,

Paulson will just sit at the piano and play for hours in the dark. Paulson said he lives a hectic life but cares for his students deeply. “I’m not a fan of mediocrity and I think we have a society that in a lot of ways, glorifies mediocrity,” Paulson said. “Someone calls themselves ‘basic’ like it’s a good thing. When I look around the world, most people’s lives, I wouldn’t want to have their lives. So being like everyone else and being mediocre doesn’t seem to be a very good path to me. So I want people to pursue excellence in every aspect of their life and I think Citrus is a good place to start those habits. So my recommendation for students here is don’t wait to try to be excellent, start doing it right now.” To contact or join the real estate club, they are most accessible on Instagram @citruscollegerealestate or email Paulson at npaulson@ citruscollege.edu .

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The Range at Citrus Mon-Sat: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun: Closed www.citruscollege.edu/golf

Vending Machine

Owl Bookshop Mon-Thu: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.owlbookshop.com

Owl Café & Grill (lower floor) Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri: Catering only www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/owlcafe Owl’s Nest Food Truck Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (near PC)

Cosmetology/Esthetician Services The SPA at Citrus Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For appointments, call 626-335-1234 www.owlbookshop.com

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