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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 VOL XC ISSUE 8

ASCC SPRING 2015 ELECTIONS

CANDIDATES FORUM FOCUSES ON STUDENT ISSUES

BY CAREESA CAMPBELL NEWS EDITOR

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Candidates running for Spring 2015 student government executive board positions answered questions from a moderator and audience members Nov. 25 during a public forum in the Campus Center Mall.

Seeking the office of vice president and running unopposed, Phoenix McCoy, 25, said because of his experience as ASCC senator, he can address student concerns better than ever before.

“I am running for this board to continue representing the students here at Citrus College and for one more semester, be their voice,” McCoy said. “One thing I learned from being on the board this past semester is working with a group of different people, knowing where they come from and being more openminded to their struggle rather than concentrating on yourself.”

Pat Cordova-Goff, 18, is one of two candidates running for the office of student trustee-elect.

Cordova said her mission is to represent all Citrus College student concerns at Board of Trustees meetings and at the statewide level.

“I have just grown to ap-

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Candidates running for Spring 2015 ASCC Executive Board in the Campus Center Mall on Nov. 25. The candidates were able to field questions from a moderator as well as from the audience in attendance. ASCC elections are being held on Dec. 3 & 4 in the Campus Center Mall.

preciate the leadership at Citrus College,” she said. “I plan to continue my leadership on campus if elected as student trustee elect.”

Cordova, who has served as ASCC commissioner of public relations, said her different perspectives and willingness to interact and listen to her peers gives her the edge the ASCC needs.

“I think that the role of the student trustees should be to gather the entire voice of the students,” she said. “I am able to see different per-

spectives of our students, and I have prior experience on the ASCC board this past semester.”

Also running for student trustee-elect is Alexa Ramirez, 19. She said she is running for this position because she wants to work with the student community.

“I want to become a part of the leadership on campus and be a part of this great community at this school,” SE E FORUM • PAGE 5

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BY CAREESA CAMPBELL NEWS EDITOR

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& MERCEDES DEL REAL STAFF WRITER

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Students shout their disapproval after the University of California Board of Regents voted to raise tuition Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

A recent poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California indicates that 77 percent of Californians, Democrats and Republicans alike, oppose the University of California’s proposed tuition hike.

Despite strong opposition

from students, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders, the UC regents in a 14-7 vote on Nov. 20 approved a proposal to increase UC tuition as much as 28 percent over the next five years.

UC president Janet Napolitano has argued that the university needs more money to cover increasing costs of salaries, to hire more faculty and to boost the number of California undergraduates by 5,000 students.

Students and Californians oppose UC tuition increases However on Dec. 1, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins proposed to the Legislature that the university justify every cent it spends so the public can conduct a thorough investigation on the organization’s budget.

In exchange for the UC’s accountability, Atkins is proposing an additional $50 million be allocated to the system.

The PPIE poll also

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showed that most Californians would be unwilling to pay more taxes to maintain university’s current funding levels.

If the proposed tuition hike goes into effect, UC tuition for undergraduate students who are California residents with an income of $150,000 or higher, as well as for out-of-state students, could rise to approximately S E E T UIT ION • PAGE 5

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Everything you need to know about current events in the campus community.

If there is something you want us to cover, email us: contact@ccclarion.com Today (Dec. 3)

Today (Dec. 3)

Owl Bookshop Open House

C.B.A Meeting

The Owl Bookshop is hosting its annual Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Students can recieve storewide discounts and refreshments and participate in drawings for free prizes. Professor Jack Call will also be holding a book signing.

The Citrus Business Association will be meeting to nominate and elect officers for the spring 2015 semester. Interested students may attend the final meeting of the semester at 3:30 p.m. in LB 307. Food and drinks will be provided for all those in attendance.

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2013 CLERY REPORT RESULTS The results of the 2013 annual security report of Citrus College resulted in higher crime than the 2012 results. In 2013, there were 24 drug law violations, eight drug law arrests, three burglaries, one aggravated assault, two weapon law violations, three liquor law violations, one liquor arrest/citation, one robbery, two motor vehicle thefts and one incident of forcible fondling. In comparison, the 2012 statistics resulted with 21 drug law violations, four drug law arrests, two burglaries, zero aggravated assault cases, two weapon law violations, one liquor law violation, one liquor arrest/citation, zero robberies, six motor vehicle thefts and zero incidents of forcible fondling.

Dec. 1 - 4 Extended Library Hours The Hayden Memorial Library will extend its hours for students to use in preparation of finals week. Starting Dec. 1, the library will remain open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Women’s Basketball

“Tommy Humbug”

The Owls head to Chaffey College to participate in the 2014 Panther Pride Tournament. Citrus is slated to face Saddleback College in their first match of the tournament at 5 p.m. The womens basketball team has started the year at .500 going 2-2 in their neutral games so far. The team looks to improve after losing 65-57 in a tough game against Pasadena City College in the consolation final match of the Honda of Pasadena Classic.

The Citrus Theatre Arts department will be hosting an orginal production titled “Tommy Humbug and the Christmas Gypsies” in the Little Theatre. Featuring a cast of theatre arts students, the holiday-themed production follows the story of a young man who leaves home and Christmas behind forever to travel with tramps, thieves and gypsies. The show starts at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the box office.

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Incident Reports

Reports are provided courtesy of the Citrus College Campus Safety Department.

A report is not a statement of guilt.

Vandalism (594 PC)

Petty Theft (488 PC)

Petty Theft (488 PC)

Battery (242 PC)

Drug Law Violation (H&S 11357)

LOCATION: S5 Parking Lot REPORTED: 11/01/14 CASE #: 2014-141 Disposition: Closed

LOCATION: TC 213 REPORTED: 11/11/14 CASE #: 2014-142 Disposition: Open GPD DR#14‐5914

LOCATION: V3 Parking Lot REPORTED: 11/11/14 CASE #: 2014-143 Disposition: Closed

LOCATION: Mall / Fountain Area REPORTED: 11/13/14 CASE #: 2014-144 Disposition: Closed

LOCATION: S4/S6 Parking Lots REPORTED: 11/17/14 CASE #: 2014-145 Disposition: Closed

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City attorney to hire more staff for Prop.

47 cases

Because California voters passed Prop. 47, which reduces penalties for drug and theft crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer asked the City Council to hire eight new attorneys and seven legal clerks to cope with the influx of cases.

A city council approved to hire the new employees until the end of the budget year and if approved by a full council, the new employees would begin work in January.

L.A. county is one of few facing this dilemma, as other California cities have the district attorney handle both misdemeanors and felonies.

Source: Los Angeles Times

FBI seizes LAUSD iPad documents In a surprise visit, the Federal Bureau of Investigation removed 20 boxes of iPad documents from the L.A. Unified School District Dec. 1 relating to the awarding of contracts for the $1.3 billion iPad project.

Former L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy, who established the project, said he did so to provide low-income students equal access to technology. But Deasy suspended the purchases after disclosures that he had close ties to executives of Apple, creator of the iPad and Pearson, the company providing the curriculum.

LAUSD is also conducting an internal investigation.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Man in jail under revenge porn law A Los Angeles man who posted nude photos of his ex-girlfriend to her employer’s Facebook page was sentenced Dec. 1 to a year in jail under California’s “revenge porn” law.

Noe Iniguez, 36, was also ordered 36 months’ probation and domestic violence counseling for violating his restraining order.

The “revenge porn” law prohibits someone from posting nude photographs online for the purpose of causing emotional harm. Iniguez’s case is the first conviction for the Los Angeles city attorney’s office.

Source: Los Angeles Times

STATE

State bill to clarify age of consent as 18 Assemblywoman Nora Campos (D-San Jose) proposed measure AB 29, which would make the age of consent 18 in hopes to close a legal loophole that allowed L.A. Unified attorneys to argue that a 14-year-old girl could consent to sex with a teacher.

The student reported she suffered emotional trauma after her thenteacher lured her into sex for several months four years ago.

The bill would clarify state law, as some California courts have interpreted that those as young as 14 can consent to sex with adults.

Criminal law holds that sex between adults and those under 18 is illegal.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Rancho Santa Fe is largest residential water consumer

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NATIONAL Supreme Court justices unlikely to protect threatening social media posts The Supreme Court is appearing unlikely to protect those who post threatening messages on social media further outlining the limits of free speech on such sites.

In 2010, Anthony Elonis, a former amusement park worker, was sent to prison after he posted a number of threatening messages on Facebook regarding his ex-wife and of killing an FBI agent as well as carrying out the “most heinous school shooting” MCT Campus at a kindergarten. In his appeal however, Elonis’ lawyer compared the posts to violent rap songs, as a reflection free expression. Nevertheless, the justices’ appeared to agree with a government lawyer, who said that online threats should be taken as seriously as other threats.

Depending on the court’s decision, it could potentially make it easier to convict those who post threatening messages on social media sites.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Obama seeks more police training, body cameras to decrease public tension

San Diego County’s Rancho Santa Fe was ranked as California’s largest residential water hog. On a daily per capita basis, households used an average of approximately five times the water used by coastal homes in the state. Water managers say that 40 to 60 percent of household water use in the Southland occurs outdoors.

Residential use in the Santa Fe Irrigation District declined by two percent in September from last year.

The irrigation district’s per capita daily consumption exceeded 600 gallons in June and July and in September, it was 584 gallons.

Source: Los Angeles Times MCT Campus

West Nile virus deaths in state higher than nation

President Barack Obama met with law enforcement officers, young activists and politicians Dec. 1 to propose a three-year, $263-million spending package to expand training and increase the use of body cameras for monitoring officer interaction with the public.

He proposed $75-million to dress the officers with body-worn cameras.

Within four months, his staff was directed to create a new executive order that would require additional training for officers who get military equipment from the Pentagon.

The proposal was addressed in response to the Ferguson officer-shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown, but Obama did not directly comment on the case.

Source: Los Angeles Times

GLOBAL Iraqi government and Kurds reach oil revenue deal

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Despite Ebola scares and Enterovirus D68 cases, the West Nile virus killed 29 people this year in California, which is twice as many as last year. Of the 29 deaths, six were from Los Angeles County, seven lived in Orange County and three were from Long Beach. California reported the most deaths of the nation.

The Department of Public Health announced in September of this year that the mosquito-spread virus had escalated across the state to the highest level ever detected.

The last time the state reported a number this high was in 2004, also with 29 deaths.

Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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The Iraqi government agreed Dec. 2 to a long-term deal with the Kurdish region to share the country’s wealth in oil and military resources.

The deal marks a milestone to help reunite the country in the midst of a war with Islamic extremists, also known as ISIS or ISIL. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s government agreed to pay salaries of the Kurdish security forces, known as the pesh merga. The agreement also permits the flow of weaponry from the U.S. to the Kurds, with the Baghdad government as the intermediary.

Source: The New York Times

U.N. suspends food vouchers to Syrian refugees The World Food Program has been forced to stop the emergency food vouchers to more than 1.7 million Syrian refugees in neighboring countries.

Following what the organization called a severe cash shortage, the refugees are now facing the prospect of widespread hunger right as winter is commencing. The refugees in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey will be affected.

They will no longer receive voucher cards from the organization, which work like debit cards to buy food from local stores. It also will have an effect on the local communities, as this was the mechanism used to cope with the influx of refugees since the Syrian conflict began in 2011.

This suspension is one of the most dramatic cutbacks to date by an emergency relief provider.

It is expected to cause further tension, instability and insecurity with the host countries.

Source: The New York Times

Citrus College Study Abroad Program

FALL 2015

Citrus College celebrates our 27th semester in London, England.

This enriching experience enables you to enjoy historical surroundings, grow intellectually and enhance your overall knowledge of the world while making normal progress toward your degree objectives.

Earn 12 units of Citrus College transferable credit in courses taught by faculty from Citrus College or one of the other community colleges in the Southern California Foothills Consortium.

Theaters, major symphony orchestras, world-class operatic performances, concerts, recitals, ballet performances and an unparalleled range of live rock and ethnic music are just some of the cultural opportunities available. A wide variety of museums and galleries provide opportunities to view many of the world’s artistic masterpieces.

• Most courses are CSU/UC transferable and meet general education requirements.

• Accommodations, insurance, on-site student services support staff, and central London transit pass included. Group airfare is available.

• British Life and Culture class features exciting guest speakers and field trips.

• Optional tours explore the great cities and historic sites of Europe.

For a brochure, application or more information call the Citrus College Study Abroad Office, 626-914-8560, or visit our website at www.citruscollege.edu/studyabroad FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS.

INFORMATION MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. CITRUS COLLEGE, CI 159 Early application is essential.

Study Abroad • 1000 West Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA 91741-1885 • www.citruscollege.edu

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Vice presidential candidate Phoenix McCoy (left) and student trustee-elect candidate Pat Cordova-Goff (right) listen as fellow trustee-elect candidate Alexa Ramirez answers a question during the ASCC Spring 2015 Candidates’ Forum on Nov. 25.

she said. “I think working for people who have a different background and different perspectives is a really good thing. It helps to have more than one idea so that you’re not limited.”

Six candidates are running for seven senator positions. A candidate must receive at least 50 votes to be elected.

Lisett Leon, 21, is seeking one of the senator seats. Leon is serving as Inter Club Council secretary, LUSA historian, and secretary of the German Culture Club.

She said she wants to be more involved with school and push the Associated Students of Citrus College’s ideas into action.

“The reason I am running is to voice students concerns,” Leon said. “As senator I know I will represent Citrus proudly and do my best to help students.”

Another candidate seeking a senator position is business major Cameron Wisdom, 24. Wisdom is currently serving as editor in chief of the ClarMelissa Peña Clarion newspaper Current Clarion editor- ion and president of in-chief and senator candidate Cameron the Citrus BusiWisdom answers a ness Associaquestion. tion, positions in which he said give him leadership experience.

“I am running for senator to facilitate change rather than just write about it,” he said. “Everywhere I go I step into a leadership role. I know how to work well with team members.”

Wisdom said his versatile personality is one of his greatest strengths.

“I assimilate well into nearly every group I participate in,” he said. “I don’t try to serve the interest of one particular group on campus.”

Byron Peralta, 19, physics major, said he is running for senator because he hopes to gain leadership experience, contribute a new voice to the board and accomplish goals that the student community can take pride in.

“I would like to put in an opinion for the students,” he said. “I would like to bring the students together.”

Biology major Rene Gutierrez, 21, is running for senator office again because he said wants to address all concerns presented by students in an effort to ensure each one is resolved.

“Although I was on the board previously, I feel I have yet to reach my potential,” he said. “I expect to see more student involvement from the numerous activities provided by the ASCC board.”

Communications major Yuki Okuzawa, 21, is also running for senator. She said she plans to serve the needs of Citrus students by connecting the Executive Board and academic departments.

Okuzawa is vice president of fundraising for Phi Theta Kappa honor society and serves as liaison between the chapter and other institutions for fundraising events. “I know how to work with groups and communicate better with people to include our student community,” she said. “It has increased my tolerance for others.”

Ruben Romero, 21, also running for senator, said he feels he can add experience, discipline, cooperation and a sense of shared responsibility to the board.

Romero said he qualifies for this position because he recognizes the senator role as part of a bigger picture in student government. “[It is important to] be as good of a leader as you can be and learn to work as part of a bigger team,” he said. “My expectations for next semester are to get more work done.”

The election is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3-4 in the Campus Center.

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$12,804 next year, not including the cost of room, board and books.

It is estimated that by 201920, the UC tuition for those qualifying students could increase to $15,564.

The PPIE poll, which was taken from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, showed that 59 percent of Californians said they thought the affordability of higher education was a “big problem” while 27 percent said it was only “somewhat of a problem.”

However, UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof said in a telephone interview that Berkeley will continue with programs that make it possible for 60 percent of its students to earn a degree and graduate without debt.

“The vast majority of California students coming from families from somewhere between $80,000 to $150,000 a year will not be impacted by the tuition raise,” he said.

“This university remains committed to affordability.”

Financial aid for students from low-income families would not be affected, Mogulof said.

UC received $460 million less state funding this year than it did in the 200708 year, despite increasing enrollment of 7,000 in-state students. “[Students] should join us in directing their attention to Sacramento and to join us in advocacy for the state to return to historical levels of funding for the universities,” Mogulof said.

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Student Trustee Farihah Chowdhury

Student trustee Farihah Chowdhury, 20, who is planning to transfer to UC Berkeley, said she thinks the tuition hikes are an inappropriate step taken by the UC regents.

“It’s unfortunate because especially as a community college student, the primary reason to attend here is to save money so students aren’t paying the full cost of a college education,” she said.

“To come into a university where the tuition keeps increasing is not fair.”

Chowdhury said more state funding would be ideal, but UC can also find other alternatives. “I know there are more routes that don’t depend on increasing tuition for new, incoming and continuing students,” Chowdhury said. “I do not support this initiative.”

Meanwhile, a dozen California State University campuses now impose a “student success fee” which can range up to $800, not including tuition, room and board.

These fees have been enacted to hire faculty and counselors, increase course offerings and support athletics and other programs that took hits after state funding cuts. However, the fees were

not approved by a binding student vote, which is usually protocol for such proposals which resulted in student complaints.

Campuses that have implemented the student success fees include Northridge, Long Beach, San Bernardino, East Bay, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, Pomona, San Marcos, Fullerton, San Diego and Dominguez Hills.

Political science major Jordan Gomez, 24, is planning to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona.

He said he thinks the student success fees are undemocratic. “It’s just another way of raising tuition without raising tuition,” he said. “It’s a dodge. You call it something different, and all of a sudden people are less aware of it. It isn’t transparent on a lot of levels.”

Cal Poly Pomona’s success fee for the 2014-15 academic year is $387.

The average rate of the success fees for the 201415 academic year for the 12 campuses is $300, with the highest fee at San Luis Obispo at $780. Dominguez Hills has the lowest student success fee at $35.

“It seems like [universities] need funding, but they don’t want to be honest about it,” Gomez said. “I’m glad I know about [student success fees] now. I would appreciate a little more honesty from the chancellor’s office when it comes to that.”

Gomez said it’s important for students to know how the money is being spent.

“I don’t want to pay more, but I am not strictly opposed to it,” Gomez said. “It’s the deception that’s a little more aggravating.”

Schedule of Classes Fall Semester 2014

Fall Semester 2014 Final Exam Schedule Monday, December 8–Saturday, December 13

Class Meeting Block Times A1

6:45-8:10 a.m.

7:00-9:05 a.m.

7:05-11:20 a.m.

7:30-8:40 a.m.

7:30-10:00 a.m.

8:00-9:15 a.m.

8:30-9:20 a.m.

A2

8:00-9:35 a.m.

8:10-11:20 a.m.

8:20-9:45 a.m.

8:50-10:00 a.m.

9:15-11:20 a.m.

9:30-10:20 a.m.

A3

C1

3:00-4:30 p.m.

3:10-6:30 p.m.

3:30-5:40 p.m.

3:40-6:50 p.m.

3:50-5:00 p.m.

3:50-5:05 p.m.

3:50-5:15 p.m.

3:50-5:25 p.m.

3:50-5:55 p.m.

3:50-6:20 p.m.

3:50-8:05 p.m.

4:00-4:50 p.m.

C2

5:00-5:50 p.m.

5:25-6:35 p.m.

5:25-6:40 p.m.

5:25-6:50 p.m.

5:35-7:10 p.m.

C3

9:25-10:40 a.m.

9:45-11:20 a.m.

9:55-11:20 a.m.

10:10-11:20 a.m.

10:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

10:30-11:20 a.m.

6:00-6:50 p.m.

6:05-8:10 p.m.

B1

D1

10:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

10:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

B2

11:30 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

12:15-1:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

1:05-2:15 p.m.

1:05-2:30 p.m.

1:15-2:50 p.m.

B3

1:30-2:20 p.m.

1:30-2:55 p.m.

1:30-4:00 p.m.

1:40-2:55 p.m.

1:55-3:25 p.m.

1:55-4:20 p.m.

2:00-4:35 p.m.

2:30-4:05 p.m.

2:30-4:40 p.m.

2:30-5:10 p.m.

2:35-3:35 p.m.

2:40-3:35 p.m.

2:40-3:45 p.m.

6:00-10:15 p.m.

7:00-7:50 p.m.

7:00-8:10 p.m.

7:00-8:15 p.m.

7:00-8:25 p.m.

7:00-9:05 p.m.

7:00-9:30 p.m.

7:00-10:10 p.m.

7:20-8:55 p.m.

D2

8:00-8:50 p.m.

8:20-9:30 p.m.

8:20-10:25 p.m.

8:25-9:40 p.m.

8:35-10:00 p.m.

If your class meets Monday/Wednesday; Monday/Wednesday/Friday; Monday-Thursday Exam Dates: Monday, December 8 Class Times Exam Times Block A1 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Block A3 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Block B2 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Block C1 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Block C3 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Block D2 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Exam Dates: Class Times Block A2 Block B1 Block B3 Block C2 Block D1

Wednesday, December 10 Exam Times 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

If your class meets Tuesday/Thursday Exam Dates: Tuesday, December 9 Class Times Exam Times Block A1 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Block A3 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Block B2 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Block C1 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Block C3 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Block D2 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Exam Dates: Class Times Block A2 Block B1 Block B3 Block C2 Block D1

Thursday, December 11 Exam Times 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

If your class meets one day a week (such as Tuesdays only), your final exam will be during the week of final exams on the same day that the class is normally scheduled. Therefore, for classes that meet during the following block, your exam will be: Block A1 or A2 Block A3 or B1 Block B2 or B3 Block C1 or C2 Block C3 or D1 Block D2

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m. –10:30 p.m.

If your class meets on Friday and Saturday only, the final exam will be held during the normally scheduled class time on Friday, December 12.

Final exams will be scheduled by the instructor for Distance Education online and hybrid classes.

In the unlikely event that a student has two final exams that occur on the same date and at the same time, the student needs to contact each instructor so that alternate arrangements can be made for one of the exams.

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FOREVER YOUNG The Citrus Phi Theta Kappa honor society is studying scientific research on telomeres and how to slow down the ageing process.

BY DANIELLE CARLSON STAFF WRITER

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The quest to find the fountain of youth is on at Citrus College.

Project team leader Nestor Aquino, 19, explained that at the end of each pair of chromosomes is a telomere, a structure that resembles a shoelace or tail.

According to the research the honor society is reviewing, each time a cell divides the telomere becomes smaller and aging occurs.

“When the telomere gets short enough the cell goes into apoptosis, which is cell death,” Aquino said.

“Then the cell loses too much DNA to properly code for some proteins.”

Aquino explained that in the 1980s, biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak discovered the shortening of telomeres with each cell division.

With this knowledge, they learned how to prevent the shrinkage.

“What they discovered was that some cells were living longer than others, so something was adding to the telomere,” Aquino said, “A ribonucleic enzyme was adding DNA to the end of the telomere to maintain its length.” The honor society students have also looked into other scientists’ work on telomeres.

They found that researchers at the Harvard Medical School conducted an experiment where they halted the shortening of the telomeres.

They observed that the mice organ function became more efficient and each mouse’s fur started to grow back longer and healthier.

The honor society also found that having the ribonucleic enzyme add DNA to the end of all telomeres would maintain elasticity of skin cells, thus preventing wrinkles.

The longer telomeres could also prevent age-related disease such as Alzheimer’s.

“The telomere has been dramatized as the elixir of life and can cause people to live longer,” Aquino said.

However, preventing the shortening of telomeres could have unforeseen consequences. Phi Theta Kappa treasurer, Jack Shortroen, said the process could increase an individual’s vitality rate.

He believes many people will oppose the research because of ethical issues.

Nicole Wassef, president of the honor society, said she believes there are two main ethical problems when it comes to the telomere research, one being availability.

“This is not going to be cheap or reasonably priced,” Wassef said.

If this procedure for maintaining the length of telomeres become viable, it will only be affordable to the wealthy.

Wassef’s main concern is that the people who really need the procedure would not be able to use it because it would not be accessible.

The second and most controversial aspect of adjusting the telomeres is the issue of “playing God.” “Many religions see life as a gift from God and you can’t manipulate this gift,” Wassef said. “It is not your place to do that.

Even if we invest thousand of dollars into this ‘medication,’ does that mean you are going to live forever?

No, it does not. There is reason why we are here for a certain number of days.”

Stortroen, 20, also discussed the matter of plateauing.

“If you choose to maintain the length of your telomeres constantly, at what point will your body plateau?” Stortroen asked, “Just like in some cases of vaccines, your body gets used to it, so it does not work anymore.”

The most important part of the project is enlightening Citrus students as to what the team members have learned from the research they studied.

Honor society members plan to ask students and professors what they think about the telomere research and how it could affect the world.

“We drafted an eight question

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questionnaire asking students and faculty what their opinion is on the topic,” Wassef said. “We are trying to get 500-1000 student opinions.”

Phi Theta Kappa can send the surveys out once the they become finalized and approved by Citrus College’s Office of Institutions. The honor society also plans to inform students on what they have learned with an event occuring mid-January.

“We had a meeting with ASCC where we wrote up a budget proposal and asked for $1000 and it looks like we are going to get it,” Wassef said.

The money is funding the food, decoration and advertising for the event.

Phi Theta Kappa also plans to have a speaker from City of Hope to present at the gathering.

Club adviser and history professor, Brian Waddington, Ph.D said he hopes the research the honor society is conducting can be presented at the spring regional convention in Nevada.

Wassef expressed that she hopes the research they are studying will win an award at the convention.

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The third annual “Get To Know Me” event, an LGBTQ local forum, is scheduled for Dec. 11, in the Azusa City Hall Civic Auditorium.

The agenda includes guest speakers, informative presentations, and a Q&A panel.

The Citrus Gay-Straight Alliance will be opening this year’s event with a video featuring some of its members. The clip will include discussion of balancing the appreciation of being a queer individual with acknowledging that there remains much more to a person besides their queer identity.

What would become an annual event was initiated in 2012 by Azusa Pacific University alum Adrianne Camacho, 22, an ally to the queer community.

During her senior year at APU, Camacho decided to plan an LGBTQ-friendly Azusa event. The re-

sult is GTKM, which now attracts over 100 participants.

“The queer community is a part of Azusa,” said Camacho. “It was about time they were acknowledged.”

The goals of the event are to provide a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Azusians, and to create opportunities for allies to learn more about the queer community.

“GTKM really holds a special place in my heart,” said Sara Acevedo, 26, Citrus Gay-Straight Alliance president. “It brings together the local queer community and tells so many important stories.”

Sponsors for this year’s event include the Latino Equality Alliance, Pasadena Pride Center, and San Gabriel Valley Pride. Local organizations also continue to support GTKM including original supporters Azusa Haven, Center for Education, Diversity, and Reconciliation, the City of Azusa Human Relations Commission and new sponsor White’s Funeral Home.

The event was not always widely supported throughout the city however. In its initial stages, the founders encountered multiple obstacles placed by hesitant city workers, as in lack of communication from city officials and numerous objections to proposed requests for the event’s expansion. Three years later how-

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The guest speakers and panelists of Azusa’s first “Get To Know Me” gathered for a photo after a successful first-ever LGBTQ community forum in the city. This year’s GTKM forum will be held at the Azusa City Hall Auditorium on Dec. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.

ever, GTKM has the full support of Azusa’s mayor Rocha, and has been publicized on the citywide marquee.

According to the “All Are Welcomed” slogan, a targeted portion of the audience are local college students.

Students from Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University, along with local high schools, are encouraged to broaden their perspective on a growing community. Citrus students, in particular, have been past

performers at the first two GTKM events.

“College is about socialization and experience as much as it is about education,” said Acevedo.

“Events like these are the epitome of the college experience.”

“College students should attend GTKM because it is important to support our friends and peers in the queer community,” agreed Camacho. “Our stories are important and we should take the time to hear them and appreciate them.”

LUSA leading the way

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Most college campuses are the epitome of diversity. From race and religion, to sexual orientation and gender identity, students are exposed to countless perspectives allowing them to broaden their own perspective on the world in which they live.

College is also a time that presents numerous opportunities to connect with others that share similar experiences and backgrounds.

Connecting with like-minded individuals while at school permits time to develop one’s identity, as well as successfully completing one’s education. This is exactly what Citrus College’s Latinos Unidos Student Association strives to do.

“The purpose of LUSA is to promote a higher education within the Latino community,” said Erick Rodriguez, 20, LUSA president. “We understand that the transition from high school to college can be tough and our parents may not be able to be there to help us since they [may have not completed their education themselves.]

We try to make the transition as smooth as possible by creating a friendly atmosphere where students can feel free to ask questions and interact with fellow [Latino] Citrus students.”

Rodriguez continued to explain that LUSA’s other primary goal is to promote “Latino traditions, customs and heritage through various events on [and off] campus.”

During the fall semester, LUSA hosts a Dia De Los Muertos celebration held in honor of family and friends who have passed away.

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Latino Unidos Student Association club members host their annual event “Dia de Los Muertos.” This is one of three major events LUSA organzies to celebrate Latino students and the Latino culture.

Understanding that this day is often confused with Halloween, Rodriguez explained that LUSA does its best to “educate fellow students” on the differences between the two holidays and the sentiment of Dia De Los Muertos.

The spring semester is also busy for LUSA as it hosts “Noche de Cultura,” where the club invites students to perform their various talents on stage, from music and poetry to dancing.

The semester ends with “La Raza” which is a ceremony that welcomes all graduating Citrus students to participate. Families of the graduates are invited to a dinner with live Mariachi entertainment, along with various guest speakers.

Aside from the events held throughout the year, LUSA serves as a social club as well.

Members are exposed to a “family atmosphere” that allows them to explore who they are and who they want to be. “[LUSA is where I] found my best friends and, most importantly, where I found myself,” said Neftali Perez, 23. “[Our club] has

helped me grow from an extremely shy girl to the leader I am today.”

Perez described the student-run club as a “safe haven” that teaches students it is always okay to ask for help in school. She explained that many Latino individuals are first generation college students, encouraged to attend by their parents, but in need of guidance through the higher educational system.

“That’s why it is important for Latino students to join LUSA,” Perez added. “[Many] members have gone through [not knowing of all the available resources] and we can help new members ease into the college life.

“Add the fact that we have two amazing advisers who are always willing to help students with any questions they might have and are always letting us know about new opportunities, events, or workshops being offered in Citrus.”

LUSA member Christian Garcia, 20, expressed that the positive atmosphere of the club “provides a place where [Citrus students] know they are not alone and can be themselves.”

Whether an individual identifies within the queer community, or may be an ally, the Dec. 11 event offers an opportunity to ask questions during the open Q&A and listen to a variety of speakers and performers.

With the help of sponsors, there is no cost to attending.

Get To Know Me will be located at the Azusa City Hall Civic Auditorium, 213 Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA, from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m

Garcia also addressed the fact that being Latino/a is not always considered a positive characteristic.

He attributed this common belief to the mentality that being a person of color automatically places one in a lower social position.

“I actually consider [being a person of color as] a positive [characteristic],” said Garcia, “because I have always thought of this as a challenge; one [in] which myself and countless others have and will conquer.”

Perez agreed that being of Latin descent has had a positive effect on her life, in particular having the advantage of understanding two separate cultures -American and Mexican.

Perez said this part of her life has allowed her to grow into a “strong, empathetic and open-minded woman.”

Recent events in Mexico however, have brought somber discussion to LUSA’s attention.

The abduction, and alleged execution, of 43 Ayotzinapa students on Sept. 26 has unveiled the corruption of over half of Mexico’s states that are run by organized crime.

Although the cases of the students have not been closed, months of protests have continued throughout Latin nations and in countries that support.

With the 43 students being Latino, LUSA members are “heartbroken” to realize the tragic encounters fellow students faced because they exercised their right to free speech under the sixth article of the Mexican constitution.

Alongside the mission of LUSA, however, members continue working to encourage Latino students to continue to have pride within their identities, despite unfortunate events like this.

“I feel like this event should be used as even more of a motivation for the Latino [community] to pursue education and help build a society in which this never occurs again,” said Garcia.

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quick look back of 2014 brings to mind stories, memories, laughs, and always many lessons that can be interpreted in many ways.

Musical artists of all genres kept viewers on the edge of their seats, continuously battling to boost sales, fill headlines, and “oneup” each other.

From catchy tunes, to jaw-dropping music videos, YouTube became the platform of record-breaking performances. In late May, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” became the first YouTube video to hit 2 billion views. Nicki Minaj, award-winning female rapper, would later take on VEVO record-holding Miley Cyrus with Minaj’s release of “Anaconda,” racking up 19.6 million views within 24-hours.

Musical power-couple Beyonce and JayZ shattered their own records with the 19 show “On the Run” tour grossing approximately $100 million in ticket sales, selling at more than 90 percent capacity, according to tour producer Omar Al-Joulani.

Individually, Beyonce also shook the music industry releasing her self-titled album, with no prior publicity, late last year. Columbia Records reported the total album sales within the first three days peaked at over 820,000 downloads.

The only clear lesson we can take away from 2014’s musical record breakers is that when it comes to creativity, today’s artists continue to shock but also entertain millions, sometimes billions of viewers.

The entertainment industry’s past year has not been without usual run-ins with the law. Bill Cosby, star of The Cosby Show, has been recently accused by multiple women, including model Janice Dickinson, of sexual abuse. Allegations have included mention of Cosby drugging victims, and proceeding to rape. To date, 16 women have come forward to accuse Cosby of sexual abuse.

Cosby has since resigned from the Temple

University Board of Trustees. TV Land has pulled all reruns of The Cosby Show, and NBC reportedly halted the developing of a sitcom that had been in process with Cosby, In sports, Germany’s soccer players showed that “home field advantage” is not enough to ensure victory. With the Brazilian soccer team claiming that they were “destined to win” the 2014 World Cup hosted by their country, they were publicly humiliated in a 7-0 defeat. Their German opponents scored three goals within a six-minute span, and two more goals within the first 30 minutes.

The world took note that over confidence on any field of play can lead to disaster.

Germany would go on to win the FIFA World Cup after a championship victory over Argentina, 1-0.

In international relations, 2014 demonstrated that terrorism is not only still alive, but also on the rise. President Obama led the charge against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. In a Sept. speech, he outlined his decision to increase US military involvement against ISIL in Iraq and Syria.

“I have made it clear that we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are,” Obama said.

“That means I will not hesitate to take action against ISIL in Syria, as well as Iraq. This is a core principle of my presidency: if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.”

Violence in 2014 also occurred on the home front. The Aug. 9 killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MI. sparked protests against excessive police force throughout the country. The grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson intensified the violence and unrest.

Brown’s death, as well as similar cases, demonstrates the continued divide between the experiences of white Americans and that of people of color, particularly black Americans.

The queer civil rights movement made headlines, with 19 additional states now legalizing marriage of gay and lesbian couples. Internationally, Mexican states have also begun to recognize same-sex marriage, alongside Luxembourg, the 17th country to legalize it globally.

The international headlines were not just filled with progressive stories however.

In fall of 2014, the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa put all medical examiners on watch. The spread of the deadly disease resulted in history’s largest Ebola epidemic affecting multiple countries.

The virus was transported into the United States on Sept. 30 with the first diagnosed case in Dallas, TX. By Oct. 23, only four Americans had tested positive for the virus, with the first case being the US’s only death.

In total, Ebola has claimed the lives of nearly 6,000 individuals.

On a national level, Republican party candidates swept the Nov. 4 midterm elections taking control of the Senate, and retaining control of the House of Representatives, winning nearly every contested race across the country.

California voters however, used the midterm elections to re-elect Governor Jerry Brown for an unprecedented fourth term; this was the first time in the state’s history.

California Democrats also retained control of the senate and legislature.

For Citrus College, 2014 was also a milestone, as the Centennial celebrations officially began. The Oct. 11 Homecoming Game was the first of several events devoted to recognizing the college’s first 100 years.

As the 2014 countdown continues, we remain conscious of the moving society we live in and its daily events.

Those mentioned here and not, serve to act as memories of good times, lessons from not so good times, and an overall collage of the last year of our lives.

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Brazil’s fans react while watching a 7-1 loss to Germany in a FIFA World Cup semi final on July 8. It was Brazil’s first competitive loss on home soil since 1975.

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A destroyed car sits next to a mural painted blast wall after a suicide car bomb outside the gate of the governor’s office in Irbil, Iraq, killed at least six people on Nov. 19, in the first major attack on the Kurdish capital since the start of the war with the Islamic State.

“You can really grow up in one year. After turning 21, you realize that you’re not a teenager anymore and are becoming an adult.”

Yuki Okuzawa, 21, communications

“As an international student, I’ve learned a lot of people are willing to give love to me. It is my mission to repay them.”

Reuben Rodriguez, 20, sociology

“Do not procrastinate as much, because that will hinder the things you try to do. Also, love one another and do not let the small things get to you.”

Kelsey Mann, 19, nursing

“Work harder, and put more time into school, because failing sucks.”

Liliana Martinez, 18, fine arts

“Do yourself right. If people go against what you feel is right, ignore them. Just be you and do what feels right.”

Teri Shamhart, administrative assistant of student affairs “Accomplished, as long as you have your health.”

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Dr. Jesus Hernandez and Oscar Hull kiss after they are pronounced a married couple on Oct. 13, in Charlotte, N.C. This was the first day same-sex couples could marry in Mecklenburg County after a judge’s ruling.

Elizabeth Beanes, 20, psychology “It’s wise to be choosey who you trust.”

Marcos Gonzalez, 22, business

“Don’t focus on relationships, focus on making friends. You never know where that might lead.”

Cody, 21, art

“Silence is golden.”

Daniel Celebertti, 28, psychology

“Anyone can overcome mistakes and reach their goals, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.”

Esteban Suarez, 23, psychology

“Don’t overthink things, go with the flow.”

Danielle Padua, 20, biology

“Procrastination is never the answer.”

Ruben Romero, 22, political science “Self-discipline.”

Farihah Chowdhury, 20

“Persistence is the key to success.”

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Philipp Lahm of Germany lifts up the World Cup trophy with teammates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2014 championship match against Argentina in Brazil on July 13. This was Germany’s fourth FIFA World Cup championship title.

Grant Wong, 24, hotel management & hospitality “It’s always good to start early.”

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The men’s basketball team hosted their annual Neil Edwards Classic Basketball Tournament over the holiday break, with the home team losing two out of their three matches.

The kick off game began with the Owls making their nightmare defensive presence known to Moorpark College, getting busy forcing several turnovers that led to points on the board sending the Owls on an early 14-3 run.

“We showed glimpses of being good on defense but we can’t sustain it,” said Owls’ head coach Chris Victor after the 80-77 loss.

“It’s a 40-minute game and we must exercise the defense the entire game.”

Freshman guard Mark Williams, and sophomore guard John Roach accounted for nine of the first 14 points.

With just eight minutes to go in the first half, Moorpark relentlessly cut open the Owl’s defense, tying the game up at 20-20, but Owl’s guard #15, Bishop Hardy answered back with a three point shot putting

Citrus back on top.

Moorpark again took the lead in the final minute of the first half, answered by a jumper in the lane from sophomore guard, Dominique Walker with three seconds left put the Owls’ up 41-39 at half.

Back from the half, Citrus guarded their lead, went up ahead by eight but the Raiders would not give in, breaking the lead down to two with just under seven to go.

The Owl defense went cold allowing for a number of lay ups that led to a relentless Moorpark, tying the game up at 76 with just under three minutes to go. A pair of free throws opened the door for them to take lead 78-76.

At the line, Walker made it 78-77 after hitting the second of two free throws.

Unable to recover the lead Moorpark was sent to the line making two free throws with just seconds left to give them the three point advantage.

“At the end of the game we gave them layup after layup and we have to be able to control that,” said Owl guard Dominique Walker.

“From our side, our men did a good job competing the whole time. Every possession they competed,” said Moorpark Head Coach Gerred Link.

Citrus played their second game against Orange Coast College in the consolation bracket.

The Owls were slow out of the gates in the second contest, falling behind by as many as seven points.

After taking the lead with 2826 on six consecutively made free throws by three Owl players, Citrus never relinquished their lead.

Sophomore John Roach continued to light up the scoreboard on the second day, finishing with 20 points on 6-11 shooting.

Sophomore center Chaunce Hill dominated on the defensive end and finished with six blocks on the day.

Citrus ended the match with a 13 point lead over the Pirates with the scoreboard reading 90-77.

The win on the second day pushed the Owls into the consolation final against San Diego City College.

The match proved that slow starts are beginning to be a bad habit for Citrus, as they experienced their second one in two days.

The Owls managed to keep the game close in the final seconds despite their early struggles, but failed to capitalize on any momentum by dropping the contest 66-64.

The Owls next game is against Santa Rosa at Riverside on Dec. 10.

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Owls forward/center Chaunce Hill, #44, showing dissapointment after dropping game #1 of the Neil Edwards Classic Tournament where they lost to Moorpark 80-77 Nov. 28.

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Returning players key to successful season The Citrus men’s basketball squad aims to score playoff success this season, but an internal search for clutch leadership as well as a highly competitive conference schedule still stand in their way.

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The Owls finished with a conference record of 16-9 last season, ending with a blowout loss in the final four round of the CCCAA SoCal playoffs.

Head coach Chris Victor is entering his 5th season at the helm of the men’s basketball squad.

According to Victor, the difference between this year’s team and the squad that experienced the brutal 92-61 defeat to Mt. San Jacinto last season is the improved depth of veteran players on the roster. The Owls have 8 returning sophomores looking to play this season.

“One of our strengths this year is going to be our experience,” Victor said.

Despite the presence of veteran players, the Owls are still looking for their mojo on the court. The team stumbled out to a 2-4 record in their neutral games so far, showing signs of promise on the both ends of the court but failing to finish strong in close matches.

“One of our strengths this year is going to be our experience.”

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Citrus Head Coach “Every team develops their own personality and their own strengths as the season goes on,” Victor said.

“There’s so much turnover here that you don’t really find your teams identity until a few weekends into the season.”

The coach is still confident his team can find their rhythm before the games start to count.

“We weren’t great our first few weekends but I still think we can be,” Victor said.

According to Victor, the Owls

wanted to focus on being a great defensive team entering the season. On offense, the squad wants to play at an up-tempo pace looking for options in transition before settling into motion sets in the halfcourt.

Point guard Dominique Walker, 20, brings a veteran presence to the starting lineup. Walker played for the Owls last season, and hopes to amp up the teams competitiveness going forward.

“Coach Vic keeps pointing out that we need to find a leader,” Walker said. “I’m trying to fill the role but its tough.”

Walker said that the team’s energy starts with the veteran players, and the younger players follow suit.

“It starts with me and the rest of the sophomores,” Walker said. “We have to be more competitive and bring more energy, that’s it.”

Last season there were only two sophomores on the team, leaving the freshman to help pull the team to victory. The coaches and sophomores believe the experience gained from being in those situations last season will benefit them this year.

The Owls are going to need all the experience they can get, as they will have to survive a gauntlet of standout teams to reach the playoffs.

The Citrus men’s basketball team competes in the Western State Conference, which features highly-ranked community college basketball teams like Antelope Valley, Santa Monica and West LA. “We’re trying to get prepared for our conference schedule, which is going to be a tough slate,” Victor said. “I think it’s going to be the best conference in Southern California this year.”

When it comes to playing a tough schedule, a team cannot rely on experience alone, they also need to rely on strong chemistry to persevere through difficult matches against strong opponents.

Freshman forward Mark Wil-

liams, 18, attributed a family-like atmosphere for leading him to commit to playing for Citrus.

“We have no cliques. We’re all just like a family. In this short period of time we’ve all become really close and I’ve never really had that on a team,” Williams said.

After meeting the coaches and players, Williams couldn’t say no to playing for a team like the Owls.

Citrus will next play Santa Rosa in their first match of the 43rd annual Riverside Holiday Tournament at Riverside Community College on Dec. 10. The team will begin its conference schedule at Santa Monica on Jan. 7.

“I think it’s going to be a fun team to watch. These guys play hard and they’ve been competing and they’re ready. They’re hungry,” Victor said.

Football season ends in flames

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The Owl’s football team finished their 2014 season at 3-7 and in fifth place in the Central league.

Citrus came into the season looking to improve on their 8-3 record from last year.

The season got off the a rocky start with two losses in their first three games of the year but Citrus was able to pick up back to back wins immediately afterwards against El Camino and L.A. Harbor.

Unfortunately, those two wins would prove to be their last as the Owls would end their season on a five game losing streak included losses to the top four teams in the Central League.

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Citrus quarterback Larry Cutbirth, #6, led the league with 251 passing yards per game.

Out of the seven losses of the season, the Owls lost six of them by a margin of 7 points or less.

The only other loss would come in the form of a 41-17 blowout at the hands of eventual SCFA champion, Mt. San Antonio.

Citrus had the oppurtunity to either tie the game or take the lead but ultimately turned the ball over with an interception or a fumble in five of their seven losses.

The lack of a rushing attack limited the Owl’s offense as their 796 rushing yards of the season was their lowest since the 2009 sea-

son when they finished with 896 yards. They averaged 76.9 rushing yards per game as a team, the lowest in the league.

However, led by quarterback Larry Cutbirth, the Owls passing offense flourished.

Cutbirth led the league in average passing yards per game with 251 yards and was second in touchdown passes with 18 behind only Mt. San Antonio’s Justin Alo. He finished the season with 2513 yards on 218 of 381 attempts with 18 touchdowns to 13 interceptions, the highest interception total in the league.

With such a high octane passing offense, Citrus receivers Patrick Smith and Errol Romney were the biggest recepients of Cutbirth’s targets. The two Owl receivers placed in the top five in the league in receiving yards per game with 75.7 average yards for Smith and 69.2 for Romney.

They would combine for a total of 1,380 yards, 757 yards for Smith and 623 yards for Romney, which accounted for just over half of Cutbirth’s total yards.

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The esteemed company performs one of the most magical of classical ballets.

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Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de Mexico

This world-famous orchestra returns to the US with classical guitar great Alfonso Moreno.

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Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 2014 at 2PM Dec 20, 2014 at 8PM Tickets: $24 • St/Sr: $22 16 & under: $15

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Q: How and when did dance debut into your life?

Dedeaux: I was 3 years old.

My mom and dad always went to see Alvin Ailey Dance Company performances when they came to town. I had never been to a theater performance, so they were prepped with a plan to trade off stepping out of the theater with me, anticipating me crying through the production.

As soon as the show began, I was mesmerized. I leaned on the wall of the balcony, completely taken over by the beauty of how the dancers moved. I didn’t move, and my parents were shocked that I didn’t cry at all.

That is when I fell in love with dance. That’s when my mother realized she had a dancer on her hands.

I began to study and learn ballet, jazz, tap and pointe under the direction of Dee Dee Kaplan.

Later on in high school I started exploring contemporary, lyrical and theatre jazz. Now in college here at Citrus, I’ve really gotten into hip-hop and have continued in jazz.

Q: What are you focused on achieving Clarion in the present Ad #8 with Fall dance and what do you see in the 2014 future for you in dance?

Dedeaux: I’m working on my AA in dance here at Citrus, and I plan to transfer out to a university to get a bachelor’s in dance.

I would love to be a member of Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

That would be a dream come true.

I see myself getting into doing background dance work for music artists, doing some traveling, performing around the world. I want to be recognized as a great dancer/choreographer and inspire people through dance, especially the youth. It’s what I really enjoy doing.

Q: What universities are you interested in transferring to?

Dedeaux: I’m looking at San Diego State because they have a really good dance team. I’m also looking at Cal State Long Beach, Fullerton, and Cal Poly Pomona. Although I want to stay local, I really have a heart to go to New York and try to get into Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

Q: Speaking of New York, have you ever traveled with dance?

Dedeaux: At this point the furthest I’ve been is Las Vegas.

Q: So it’s that time of year. The holiday season is here, and there are always lots of performances gearing up to showcase, amazing productions from hard-working performers such as yourself. What can we expect to see from you?

Dedeaux: I branched out and started choreographing this year.

On Dec. 11th and 12th of we are having “Holidance,” a yearly production put on by the dance department. I choreographed one

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Sophmore student and dancer/choreographer Vitelsia Dedeaux is one of the dancer to choreograph a piece in the Haugh performing Arts Center’s annual production of “Holidance”.

of the numbers in the production.

Look out for “Carol of the Bells” by Pentatonix, I choreographed the entire song. In addition to Holidance, I’m also playing a maid in Nutcracker 2014.

Q: How much do you dedicate to dance?

Dedeaux: I dedicate a lot. I sacrifice most of my time for dance.

I’m 20 years old, and I don’t go out much, as crazy as that may sound.

Between practice, rehearsals, and other classes there’s no time for a social life. I’m in a dance crew outside of my dance responsibilities at school so it can be very time consuming. It gets repetitive and definitely takes a strong passion and lots of hard work. It pays off on performance days, when you complete a performance and feel great about all the work you put in.

Q: What is your favorite style of dance?

Dedeaux: My favorite styles to perform are jazz and ballet. To watch, modern and jazz.

Q: What is the best experience you’ve had with dance?

Dedeaux: I was given the opportunity to audition for a dance crew called Nu Nations. Nu Nations is a traveling hip-hop dance crew formed in 2013 under the direction of choreographer Brandon Burciaga, and, remember I’m new to this style of dance. It was a major accomplishment to make the team. It showed me that I can be a well-rounded dancer.

It showed me that I can get funky with it.

Q: Is there a particular instructor that you feel has really inspired you?

Dedeaux: I would have to say

Dee Dee Kaplan who has worked with me since I was 3 years old.

She is like a second mother to me.

She has consistently supported me in dance and has taught me so much. Dance is her passion, and she is able to teach it very well.

Q: Which dancers/choreographers do you study?

Dedeaux: I just got into a contemporary dancer by the name of Travis Wall. He just started his own dance company called Shaping Sound, and I really would love to see them perform. Brian Puspos is another one I really like.

Two of my friends, Anthony Clinton and Lisa Renee, really help me to believe in myself as a dancer. I shy away from compliments and they always tell me to accept the good feedback and to take notice of my growth as a dancer. I look up to them.

Q: I would like to wrap with allowing you to give any advice you’d like to the dancers out there, who are pursuing dance or thinking of pursuing dance.

Dedeaux: Go for it! If you love it, do it. Don’t focus on the money, don’t let that be your driving force. Stay focused on the craft.

Take classes, study, and perform.

It is hard work, so be ready for the challenge. Take care of your body making sure to stretch. When one door closes another one opens.

Always be ready to walk through the door and onto the stage.

Be sure to support the performing arts dancers in the Citrus College Holidance production Dec. 11th and 12th. Both shows begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 at the door and also available for presale to students for $12 and $10 for seniors.

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‘Christmas Is…’

A holiday wonderland

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This year’s “Christmas Is…” play begins in the North Pole with Mr. and Mrs. Claus welcoming guests from all over the world, including Queen Elsa and her sister Anna from the frozen Kingdom of Arendelle.

Every fall, the Citrus College theater art students present the holiday production framed as a musical play for all ages.

At the start of this year’s production is the women’s ensemble directed by Vonetta Mixson, followed by the concert choir under Martin Green’s direction, and then the Citrus Singers with a live orchestra.

Set in the holiday season, the audience is introduced to a character that seems to have lost her Christmas spirit.

The story develops as a surprise guest therapist shows her flashbacks of her childhood in Candy Land where she recaptures the joyous spirit of Christmas time that had been forgotten.

“The story is very touching for children to remember what Christmas is, but also, this year, for adults as well. It reminds us what Christmas is supposed to be,” said music professor Doug Austin, director of the play.

Austin said that the production staff began working on the play in January of this year and continued throughout the year discussing new concepts and stories.

The choir and orchestra started rehearsing months prior to opening day. The student cast and singers rehearsed heavily during the summer, he said.

“It’s just a very large project giving the community what they want to see. If there is a challenge, it is always meeting that deadline,” Austin said.

As the “Christmas Is...” production staff knows it, a Christmas play would not be complete without Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Micah Tangermann, 20, musical theater major is playing the role of Santa Claus and Madison Lefebvre, 20, musical performance major stars as his loving wife, Mrs. Claus.

The pair said they work comfortably together because they

were dance partners before beginning this production.

“You never know what kind of an impact you can have on a kid’s life, when they come to see the show,” Tangermann said.

The entire cast sings and dances to musical numbers that remind the audience “Christmas time is here!”

Karyn DeAndrade, 20, plays a Double Mint Twin # 1 who is the daughter of Mayor Mint in Candy Land City.

“It brings out your inner child [which] is the theme this year… always [keeping] it in you,” DeAndrade said.

“Christmas Is…” is expected to dazzle audiences with colorful Pat Cordova-Goff Clarion sets depicting a luscious candy The student cast of this year’s “Christmas Is” production takes the audience on city, as well as multiple dancers an holiday journey through the Kingdom of Sweets. balancing on top of wobbly gumballs which are special effects that are new to the set this year.

The show debuts on Dec. 6, and runs through Dec. 21, which showings at 2 and 8 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

Tickets can be purchased online at $24 for students and $15 anyone under 16 years of age.

“CHRISTMAS IS...”

DATES: DECEMBER 6-21 TIME: 2 P.M. AND 8 P.M. TICKET PRICES: STUDENTS

$24 16 AND UNDER $15

Tickets available for purchase at the cashier window in the Student Services Building. The Cashier accepts cash and credit cards. All prices subject to change. A current (Fall 2014) ASCC sticker is required. If you have not yet received your sticker, you may do so at the cashier at the same time. This office will close for the holiday break beginning December 24 and reopening on January 5, 2015.

A current listing of prices is available online at www.citruscollege.edu.

Happy Holidays from your Associated Students of Citrus College

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OPINION

Think before it’s too late

BY CAREESA CAMPBELL CCAMPBELL@CCCLARION.COM

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spaces when I began filling out the University of California application’s section for awards and activities.

I have always known the importance of volunteering for the community and for myself, but I never took the initiative to begin. I was too focused on earning good grades rather than try to balance a wellrounded student life.

Luckily with the short amount of time I had before transferring, I continued writing for the Clarion, signed up to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, became a member of Phi Theta Kappa and joined the honors program. These activities made the difference.

I was able to confidently fill out each section of the UC application and many others, knowing that I was contributing to the community,

which is just as rewarding as earning good grades.

Learning to balance my time with school, work, volunteering and writing for the Clarion has improved my life as a student and as a person. Don’t be the student who thinks college is over when class ends. Being an academically successful student is not enough to get you through life.

It is the time spent outside of the classroom that is critical.

Opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Start now.

Volunteer with an organization, join a club, run for student government, write for the newspaper. Get involved with the community. Do something that will make a difference for your campus and for yourself.

Catcalling, whistles.

Being told to smile.

BY KATIE JOLGREN STAFF WRITER

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Some men think such comments are completely harmless. They walk past a woman and tell her she looks pretty today, and then when she ignores them, they ask why she won’t talk to them.

These men do in fact know exactly what they are doing. They are completely aware of the stifling fear they instill in a woman. They enjoy the power of intimidation. Often they converge in groups and prey on two women or a woman alone.

When they are in a pack, cowardly men turn into beasts, especially when they are in a car driving.

As they yell catcalls out of a moving vehicle, the woman being harassed has no chance to respond and they have had their thrill.

Actually, obnoxious men in cars are much easier to deal with than men on the street. They are usually too afraid to approach a woman alone. They speed off shouting and whistling, leaving you shaken up but perfectly intact.

It is the men who are brazen enough to approach me on the street or walking to my car who

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When the time came for me to apply to transfer to universities, I felt unprepared and disappointed in myself to say the least.

Yes, my 3.91 GPA was great.

But I did not have volunteer hours. I had only been involved in one extracurricular activity.

I had not attended any educational preparation programs. I was not satisfied with what I had accomplished at Citrus College.

In short, I did not feel like I had contributed enough to make me stand out from the rest of the students who had the same GPA as I did.

Why was I so irresponsible? Because I was relying on the misconception that someone would show me the way. That ignorance almost cost me the university education that I wanted so much.

While Citrus provides some guidance to its students when applying to transfer, it is up to the students to take the initiative to volunteer and participate in extracurricular activities.

I was lucky to be involved with the Clarion.

In the three semesters I have enrolled in the class, I was able to hold two editor positions and publish a variety of articles that I am proud to display. Because of this involvement, I thought I was doing enough.

I wasn’t. There were a lot of blank

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scare me. If they are alone, it is easy enough to brush them off, but not before they look you up and down and deliver an appraisal of your appearance today.

These low life men will tell you how pretty you look and that they would take good care of you if you were their girl.

Clearly, that can’t be true. Otherwise they would have a girl to be taking care of right now.

In the past, I never feared walking on campus. Of course, women have to be cautious at night, keys gripped between your fingers and a hand on your bag. But I’ve never been afraid of any men, young or old, whom I encounter at Citrus.

But this semester, there has been a surge of harassment, and I no longer feel safe. When a group of five or more men approach you and begin catcalling you within earshot of 15 other people, it’s just not humiliating, it’s frightening.

Street harassment has happened to me and I am sure I am not the only woman who has dealt with it.

These men had no fear of onlookers stepping in or taking action to defend me. They understood that they would be able to get away with this

gender intimidation. They certainly were not wrong.

With the release of the YouTube video “10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman,” the viewer sees exactly what it is like for women on a daily basis. Granted, I have not been harassed continually for 10 hours, but I do empathize and fear for this woman.

That’s the biggest problem here.

Men may not realize the fear that such remarks cause in women.

They do not understand what it’s like for a woman to tense up every time a group of men approaches them or the cold sweat that breaks out once they leave.

It’s refreshing to see both women and men becoming aware of street harassment and attempting to find solutions. With the recent creation of the #DudesGreetingDudes hashtag on Twitter, we see men tackling the hypocrisy of catcalling.

While some men may try to defend their advances as niceties, this hashtag is asking men if they would do the same thing to other men, and overwhelmingly the answer is “no.”

The conversation has begun, but there is a lot more work that has to be done before we can all feel safe.

Blaming the events that occurred in Ferguson solely on race is a lazy attempt to underscore an alarming trend in America.

BY CAMERON WISDOM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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The events and aftermath that surround the polarizing shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson have not only divided the residents of Ferguson, Mo. but also Americans across the country.

In this situation in particular, there has been a significant movement to paint the unfortunate loss of a young man’s life as one that is rooted entirely in race relations.

To say this tragedy is merely a byproduct of racial prejudice is a failure to look deeper into the context of what leads to severe disconnects within our society.

When we limit our arguments about the factors and events that lead to Brown’s death to subjects only dealing with racial inequality, we ignore more relative issues that continue to affect groups of many backgrounds.

The inequality issue is no longer simply one that is predominated by ones heritage, social and economic circumstances. These are increasingly more impactful on ones ability to climb out of poverty and access basic human needs.

I agree that race became a factor in the Ferguson case, but not in the same context as so many Americans and media organizations have lazily spelled out for us.

Ferguson is largely populated by minority groups, which historically have been mired in lower economic circumstances than those of white heritage.

Through decades of mistreatment and abuse of authority, mistrust for police officers has become culturally engrained into minority neighborhoods like Ferguson around the country.

Many children in these neighborhoods grow up learning not to trust or respect their local police force simply by absorbing the beliefs and behaviors of older individuals in the community.

The process repeats as these children grow up and have kids of their own. The police departments “serving” these communities have trained their officers that they have

the authority to ensure their personal safety and ability to go home to their families at the end of their shift.

A common theme in officer-involved shootings in neighborhoods like Ferguson is that the officer was acting in a manner to preserve their own safety.

It is in these two differing ideologies that violence on both sides of equation festers and incites social turmoil.

Michael Brown’s death is a result of the misapplication of long-practiced police tactics that have proved to be incompatible with protecting low-income minority-dominant neighborhoods, not because he was merely a young black male.

Even if Darren Wilson’s version of what happened that day proves to be accurate, it begs us to question whether or not the use of deadly force is the proper application to protect oneself while serving as a peace officer.

There are a wealth of non-lethal methods that police officers have at their disposal to dispel violence and unrest, many of which are surely to have been accessible to the Ferguson police department.

A non-violent solution in enforcement of public policy needs to be adopted to better serve these communities.

There is no better time than now to begin the dialogue that will lead authority figures to be more understanding of and accountable for the precincts they are chosen to protect.

Continued demand for legislation that leads to these remedies are the only hope we have to discontinue the cycle.

How many more people need to be killed or businesses to be burned down before we begin to understand that the current enforcement policies do not stem violence as they were intended to?

I hope we don’t have to wait much longer to find out.

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ENDING NET NEUTRALITY COULD BECOME A REALITY Net neutrality should be protected because it preserves our right to communicate swiftly online.

More than 2 billion people use the Internet worldwide and 70 percent of those individuals access it daily.

The Internet not only provides society with entertainment sites such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but also delivers outlets for free speech and political action. The Internet access is a human right.

In March of this year, Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler proposed Internet rules allowing Internet Service Providers to charge content companies for priority treatment, forcing other forms of content to use a slower tier of service.

The New York Times explained these proposed rules for the open Internet by comparing it to truck deliveries.

If these rules were to go into affect, companies who are in favor of it, such as Netflix, could pay extra money to its ISPs so its content could be delivered on the first delivery truck, allowing its content to come swiftly.

Other companies, that cannot pay or choose not to, will have its content delivered…eventually.

If the FCC’s rules were to pass, Citrus College would not be able to afford the fast tier of service.

If you think Internet at Citrus is second-rate now, just wait to see how slow websites would load if this rule passes.

Not only would it slow Citrus’ Internet service but our Internet at home would also be annoyingly slow, unless you can afford to pay that extra amount of money to obtain the faster tier of service.

We as students would not be able to complete our school work as efficiently if our most used tool becomes sluggish.

Allowing Internet access to be prolonged is violating not only net neutrality, but citizens’ basic human rights.

The FCC should not promote restricting rules for the open Internet.

If these rules were passed ISPs such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon would also be able to charge users more to access the Internet and make it harder for us to communi-

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cate online.

So far over 3.7 million people have opposed the FCC’s proposed rule.

Even President Barack Obama is against it.

“The idea of net neutrality has unleashed the power of the Internet

and given innovators the chance to thrive.

Abandoning these principles would threaten to end the Internet as we know it,” Obama said in a video statement that can be viewed on The White House website.

If this FCC rule were to pass it would trample on our own constitution that built our nation due to the fact that it would limit the amount of information an individual can access because they could simply not afford the added Internet charges.

This conveys that our country advocates the idea that it is acceptable to disregard public interest if it assists the wealthy one percent.

Websites including Facebook, Google and Twitter, who are able to afford the fast lane, choose not to because they are against this rule.

The FCC has to treat the worldwide web for what it is meant to be: an equal utility.

As a society, we cannot let this happen. We have to take action now.

To protest against this law go to the Free Press website and sign a petition stating you are against the proposed rule.

It will then be sent to the FCC’s chairman Tom Wheeler.

The FCC should deliver the Internet the way we deserve, quickly and efficiently.

IMPRISONED

BY TUITION R

ather than forcing universities to pickpocket its students by raising tuition, the state should use taxpayers’ dollars to fund universities with the money these institutions need.

State funding for the UC plummeted by 25 percent during the recession, which resulted in the UC receiving $460 million less state funding this year than it did in the 2007-08 year, despite increasing enrollment.

UC tuition, as of Nov. 20, is proposed to increase by up to five percent every year for the next five years for California residents with a household income of $150,000 or higher as well as out-of-state students.

Now, students are helplessly caught in the crossfire between the state and UC’s funding battle.

UC president Janet Napolitano says the hike is needed to pay for recent pay increases in employee salaries, including contract settlements and retirement benefits and increase the number of undergraduate students.

However, the need to increase the already highly compensated administration salary is not a problem that financially struggling college students and their parents should pay for. That is the state’s problem.

The UC tuition hike could increase tuition next year to $12,804, not including room, board and books. By the 2019-20 academic year the tuition could be as high as $15,564.

California students who qualify for financial aid or whose households earn less than $150,000 a year will not be affected by the increases.

Nevertheless, 30 percent of qualifying students are still forced to pay the unaffordable, full sticker price that already totals over $33,000 a year including tuition, room, board and books.

Students, no matter their family income, should not be suffering because of the continued financial mismanagement of the state and universities.

The California State University is taking a whole different approach to the lack of state funding.

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Instead of transparently raising its tuition, a dozen CSU campuses have begun implementing what are laughably called “student success fees,” which range up to $800 in addition to tuition, room, board and book fees.

This move was not approved by a binding student vote or a systemwide board of trustees, which is usually protocol for such an action.

In Cal State Los Angeles’ case, the student vote rejecting the hike was entirely ignored and implemented

anyway by the institution’s thenpresident William A. Covino.

This only proves that our voice as students is entirely disregarded when the administrators want more money. Yes, a portion of these fees helped to pay for the installation of campus Wi-Fi and award athletic scholarships.

But the money has also been used to hire instructors and counselors, which was not made transparent enough to the students paying those fees.

We live in a society in which a bachelor’s degree and higher are necessary to be successful. But with these dramatic tuition increases it becomes discouraging for students to consider going to a four-year university.

As students directly affected by this decision, we need to take a stand.

Urge Gov. Brown to raise state funding for universities so the tuition costs will not be raised.

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