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MEASURE G DOLLARS SUPPORT CAMPUS MAKEOVER BY MEGAN BENDER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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The $121 million facilities construction bond measure that allowed Citrus College some face lifts and an overhaul is almost all used up. Measure G, a general obligation bond presented by the Citrus College District to the community March 2004, is a result of Proposition 39: the Smaller Classes, Safer Schools and Financial Accountability Act. The district community voted to raise taxes to allow for new facility construction and renovations. Twelve years later, the bond funding these new facilities and renovations only has a few projects left before being complete.
Measure G was the main source of funding for a new Visual Arts building, the Center for Innovation, the Central Plant, the Field House and Concession Buildings, the Vocational Technology Buildings and the Student Services building. Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services Claudette Dain said in an email the Visual Arts building is nearing its completion and is scheduled to be open by August 2016. She said the remaining projects to be funded with Measure G consist of the Hayden Hall, Campus Center and Educational Development Center modernization projects. The Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee page on the
Citrus website said this measure was presented to prepare local students for transfer to four-year colleges, to train local residents for high-skilled jobs and to provide life-long learning opportunities for all by implementing a comprehensive facilities master plan. The oversight committee is made up of citizens representative of the community to monitor the use of the Measure G bond funds. Two years after the approval of Measure G in 2004, Citrus faculty, staff, students, independent facilities professionals and community residents created a comprehensive Educational and Facilities Master Plan to ensure these goals were being met with the work to be implemented over eight to 10 years. Facilities and Construction Supervisor Fred Diamond said this bond program has been “really good” because Citrus has not run out before projects have been completed.
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Aerial view of the empty lot where the Visual Arts Building foundation cement was being poured. The new building was fully funded from the $121 million facilites bonds from Measure G.
“Usually one of the things that typically happens with a general education bond,” he said, “they run out of money.” He said this is especially prevalent in K-12 schools with multiple schools in a district.
As reported in the most recent COC financial report from March 24, the original projected budget for Measure G was calculated at $129,430,331, which includes S E E M EAS UR E G • PAGE 3
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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 • MAY 31-JUNE 2 NIGHT OWLS The Campus Center will be open until 10 p.m. to give students a space for individual and group study before finals week. • JUNE 1-2 ASCC EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS Vote for the open positions on the fall 2016 Associated Students of Citrus College executive board from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Campus Center. Must have identification to vote. • JUNE 6-8 NIGHT OWLS The Campus Center will be open until 10 p.m. to give students a space for individual and group study during finals week. • JUNE 6-10 FINALS WEEK Class finals take place June 6-10. Refer to the finals schedule at the Citrus College website to check the scheduled time for each class final. • JUNE 7 - POP ROCK SHOWCASE The Pop Rock classes 1, 2 and 3 will perform in their annual showcase on June 7 at 8 p.m. in the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Staged as a battle, this year’s theme is providing a blast from the past with ’80s music. Tickets are $7 presale or $10 at the door. • JUNE 11 - CLASS OF 2016 CITRUS COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT Congratulations to the Citrus College graduating class of 2016. The commencement ceremony begins at 9 a.m. in the Owl Stadium. Graduates must check in at 8 a.m. No tickets are required for guests. • JUNE 20 - FIRST DAY OF SUMMER CLASSES The summer semester begins June 20. Don’t forget to register for classes. • JULY 11 - VIEW REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS FOR FALL CLASSES The first day to view registration appointments for fall classes begins July 11. • JULY 18 - FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASSES The first day to register for fall classes begins July 18. Don’t forget to view your appointment time.
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the approved $121 million plus $8,430,331 in interest. The budget was adjusted to $125,349,359 after refunding and refinancing, saving taxpayers $4,080,972. “This means the taxpayers paid less in order to get the same bang for their buck,” Diamond said. From February 2003 to June 2015, construction and renovation projects spent $105,773,638.82, leaving $19,425,720.99. After using an additional $5,711,801.24 in the July 2015 to June 2016 fiscal year, Citrus has a remaining $13,713,919.75 to complete renovations and construction on remaining projects. Dain said the progress of the Measure G capital construction program has been successful and has only encountered a contractor default delay during the Administration Building renovation project. “However, thanks to the diligence of our dedicated staff, our professional partners and the contractual and legal protections we had in place,” she said, “the defaulting contractor’s surety company recovered the project and saw it through to completion in 2014.” Dain said in the report remaining balance will go to other non-capital expenses and that all of the bond funds will be used. Geraldine M. Perri, Citrus superintendent/president said she
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Students have walked by the construction site for the new Visual Arts Building for two years. This is the final new building funded by Measure G dollars and is scheduled to be completed by August.
thinks the college community is grateful to the citizens of Citrus’ service area who voted to support the proposition and funding to these buildings. “I guess what that says is they believe in Citrus College and they believe in education,” she said. “Beyond that I think they are showing that they believe in preparing people for the future because they have made a long-term commitment in terms of financial commitment to
promote education and support the mission of Citrus College.” Perri said every once in awhile, there are bond measures that are not supported, and Citrus is fortunate to have this support. “That’s kind of like two thumbs up for the college in terms of what it is doing and how well it is doing it,“ she said. “It gives us the opportunity to grow the college and do what we’re doing in an even bigger and better way.”
“That’s kind of like two thumbs up for the college in terms of what it is doing and how well it is doing it. It gives us the opportunity to grow the college and do what we’re doing in an even bigger and better way.” -Geraldine m. Perri
superintendent/president of Citrus College
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By Rebekah Breanne Jones This warehouse is a warzone of news-paper prints, My jars to the brim with watery red, yellow and blue, The splatters and drippings of a messy perfectionist, Laboring tirelessly to portray the perfect hue. Pigments of paint refine penciled perfection, And bristles hiss across this pallid field, A paintbrush haystack made without intention, With accurate essence seldom revealed. These wayward stains worn in wicked disarray, And frays of previous mishaps whipped away like dust, I hear I’m not an artist—I won’t fall for that downplay For it is my own standards that make me never enough. Much works redone can imply my practice was feeble, Nevertheless I’m on my knees crying at the altar of my easel.
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Identity is a funny thing, especially when it is stolen like a ring. How could something so near and dear just get up and disappear? Who are you to say you’re me? As if a plum claimed it were a pea. When in fact I am me and you are he, there is no other way it could possibly be. Indignity may soon follow, like a sad bird left to wallow. But indignity is not the only thing, soon my Fico score will hurt and sting. Losing precious points, hard earned outright, how will I still sleep at night? A fight surely will ensue, but not between me and you. Companies and protocols prove a worthy foe, when all I strive for is the ability to grow. Now this is where things get funny, because life isn’t just about the money. And although you have my nine numbers full of wealth, I know this is not my real self. Just a reflection, like a mirror, of my past actions and financial career. With all the stress and all the strife, this process takes up valuable time in my life. Suddenly I remember who I am, and I feel returned to whole again. Your attempt to steal from me was unsuccessful, can’t you see? What you got was just a score, numbers, statistics, nothing more. In the end I am me, my own unique identity.
A humble home where the family tree’s sown Raised somewhere else, but in this house, we’ve grown One dozen cousins—I knew all their names From sun-soaked summers playing childhood games Back when our families would meet—Back when my soul was complete El Sereno—The Serene—to me, means Dodgeball and us all on hide-and-seek teams Our homes had worries, but that’s okay ‘cause In games or real life, we’d know where “safe” was Somehow some bubble had popped—Somehow serenity stopped Then the sharks came in their bailed out suits Hungry for land, so they tore out our roots Our tree could not grow on cracked concrete streets In the slumlord’s block, empty family seats This family wandered away—This potted oak’s in decay Now there’re young cousins whom I’ll never know And a numbness that I fear won’t ever go Now my baby cousin chokes on mold-rot And heard a man murdered—point-blank gunshot
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Visual Arts building nears completion After two years of construction for the future home of the communications and fine arts programs is scheduled to be finished by August 2016. Administrators expressed their sentiments about one of the remaining projects funded by the Measure G bond.
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The Citrus College Visual Arts Building project is ahead of schedule and projected to be finished by August 2016. The new building, funded by a general obligations bond to support students and the community, took two years to complete and will be the new home of the Fine Arts and Communications programs.
“The building is a work dedicated to students at citrus who are just as capable of producing great work given the right pieces.” Robert Slack dean of visual and performing arts
“The local taxpayers were willing to put up their money into improving the campus, and that in turn improves the communiuty. That’s really what it comes down to.” Fred Diamond facilities and construction supervisor
“I hope the building will provide a great first step for students, as they look to move forward into a career that has become much more dynamic and technologically-driven.” Samuel Lee dean of language arts and enrollment management
“We are extremely grateful to the voters of our community that supported our Measure G bond back in 2004. They played an instrumental role in our ability to deliver state-of-the-art facilities, providing modernized, hands-on, practical and career-ready settings to better prepare our students now and for decades to come.” Claudette Dain vice president of financial and administrative services Quotes complied by Erick Camacho and Megan Bender
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PLAYING A NEW HAND Age: 20 Major: Biology Running for: President
“In my opinion a leader is someone who: has a vision in mind, is motivated, open to new ideas, and willing to lead a group to greatness. “
VANESSA SALINAS
REASONS FOR SEEKING OFFICE: I hope to have more student engagement by having a board lead to being more active. YOUR ADDITIONS TO ASCC EXEC BOARD: I feel I can add that sense of drive by leading by example. I like to get things done when they have to be done. I am organized and willing to help the board in anyway I can. PAST EXPERIENCES: I have been part of the board for two semesters as Senator, and I would like to step up and run for this position as president because I see potential and a great learning experience.
Age: 23 Major: Politica l Science Running for: Vice Pres ident
Candidate’s statements from their application provided by ASCC/Student Life
Age: 20 Major: Commun ications Running for: Vice Pres ident “In my opinion a leader is someone who: makes you feel empowered and confident.”
“In my opinion a leader is someone who: is practical, reasonable, and pragmatic in their approach to the larger picture at hand.”
RUBEN ROMERO
REASONS FOR SEEKING OFFICE: I suppose I’d like to encourage more students to apply and enroll into the Citrus Honors program. It would be a more than rewarding experience for everyone involved. YOUR ADDITIONS TO ASCC EXEC BOARD: I’ve been on this board in some capacity since 2014 I’d like to think I can bring some useful experience and a few lessons to this semesters election season.
STEPHANIE AYALA
REASONS FOR SEEKING OFFICE: I hope to accomplish a creative, helping, and communicative team. YOUR ADDITIONS TO ASCC EXEC BOARD: I add an open mind, experience and initiative. PAST EXPERIENCES: I was public relations commissioner last fall semester, and my senior year of high school I was a renaissance commissioner.
PAST EXPERIENCES: My experience for this particular position is relative to my membership on this board, I would think. I’ve been a senator, vice president, and then legislative liaison so far. I think that affords me some measure of useful insight.
Age: 25 Major: Psychology Running for: Legislative Liason “In my opinion a leader is someone who: represents the voice of the people and takes initiative.”
SEAN CAZARES
REASONS FOR SEEKING OFFICE: I hope to serve you in continuing my role as a public servant by being your next legislative liaison YOUR ADDITIONS TO ASCC EXEC BOARD: I can add my experience in both local government internship and previous board experience to make sure that as legislative liaison, students voices are heard loud and clear. PAST EXPERIENCES: Being a precinct captain for a political campaign, getting involved in a local government internship as well as serving as a Senator qualify me for legislative liaison.
Age: 23 Major: Business Running for: Legislative Liason “In my opinion a leader is someone who: leads by example. A leader strives to be patient, understanding, firm and just.”
JAMES SPAUN
REASONS FOR SEEKING OFFICE: I am seeking a future in politics and I am severely concerned many students are unaware of state/federal legislation that affects them. YOUR ADDITIONS TO ASCC EXEC BOARD: As the only veteran running for student government I will offer a strong connection to our vet community. I am well versed in our governments activities and politics. PAST EXPERIENCES: Senior intelligence analyst in the marines, where politics analysis was my forte..
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Hope in the kitchen Former student Daniel Hope followed his heart and dropped the books for a spatula BY ERICK CAMACHO STAFF WRITER
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When you want something done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself. Growing up, Daniel Hope didn’t have the luxury of delicious homecooked meals. So when the time came for Hope to focus on a career path, he chose culinary school over college and hasn’t looked back. With the death of his mother when he was just 9 months old and his father out of the picture, Hope grew up with a lot of independence. Growing up, Hope’s half-sister, Amanda Chapman, was often the one in charge of taking care, which often included cooking his meals, a skill she admits was never her strongest.
“My cooking skills are terrible... then, now, forever it seems,” she said. “So cooking Daniel dinner was limited with my skills.” Hope, 24, attended Citrus College for a year in 2010 but decided it was not for him. “I thought I wanted to go to college, I think at the time I wanted to be an anesthesiologist or like a psychologist or something,” Hope said. Instead of pursuing a traditional degree, Hope focused on studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena and recently became the owner of Kraphty’s Italian Eatery on Citrus Avenue in Glendora, down the street from the campus he formerly attended. The restaurant, formerly known as Tulipanos, was open for 22 years before it was set to close last year. Seeing an opportunity to put his learned culinary skills and inherent business acumen to practice, he contacted the owners, who he knew well. “My girlfriend’s parents owned the previous restaurant,” he said. “I called them up and they gave me a really good deal.” Whether it was his own or his friends’, family has always played a role in Hope’s life. Hope’s interest in food began early on when Randall Chapman, Amanda’s brother and Hope’s half-brother, came to live with them and had a big influence while he was there. “(Randall) cooked lots of different kinds of things and that totally
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Daniel Hope, 24, preps food in the back kitchen of Krapthy’s Italian Eatery. Hope is the both the owner and youngest employee at the Glendora restaurant.
opened Daniel up to a whole new love of food,” Amanda said. Randall, who owned a rock climbing gym in Colorado and currently owns a company that ADVERTISEMENT
makes rock climbing holds, praises his younger sibling’s business venture. Randall said Hope’s expertise has come a long way in terms of
cooking and making recipes. “He has visions of the food he wants to create, like an artist and then creates them,” Randall said. “Daniel just grabs ingredients works his magic.” Since opening in February, Hope has been maintaining a steady customer base with little advertising, a feat he credits to the care he puts into his dishes. “My main thing is food KRAPHTY’S quality, ” he ITALIAN said. “We EATERY are a scratch 530 S. CITRUS AVE kitchen so we AZUSA, CA 91702 try to make HOURS everything mon: closed from scratch tues-thurs: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and to the fri-sat: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. sun: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. best of our abilities.” As a young business owner in charge of six employees who are all older than him, Hope said he sometimes faces challenges that more seasoned restaurant owners do not have to deal with. “I’ve had my difficulties, but I think by this point we have a core group of guys,” Hope said. As Hope talks about the dishes he has learned to make — an array of various Italian pastas and cheese bread sticks that he serves on a daily basis — there is a sense of pride in his ambition to become a chef. “I’ve always had a passion for food,” he said. “A passion for cooking.”
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review: foamy with a chance of meatballs
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Restaurant and social lounge serves a great selection of craft beers and unique twists on traditional meatball recipe
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The Brew & Meatball Co. is on the corner of Citrus Avenue and West Orange Street, south of Citrus College. The B&M Co. opened in 2014 and serves craft beer and signature meatballs, pastas and sauces.
BY HALEY GOMEZ STAFF WRITER
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The Brew & Meatball Co. is a trendy new place to spend great time with friends and family. The Brew & Meatball Co. opened in 2014 and already has a great reputation and a large following. From Citrus College, it takes eight minutes by car and 20 minutes on the Foothill Transit bus 281. From the outside, the B&M Co. appears to be a standard brewery on the corner of Citrus and West Orange Street; however, it is much more than that. As expected, the B&M Co.’s main attraction revolves around its original-recipe meatballs. At the Brew & Meatball Company, the prices for their entrees range from $6 to $15 an entree. Their most popular dish is the Meatball slider sampler. This entree is $11.95 and well worth the price. The Meatball Slider Sampler comes with a choice of four different baseball-sized meatballs and four different sauces. The meatball choices include beef, spicy turkey, chicken, spicy pork and vegetarian. The sauces come in five mouth-watering flavors such as pesto, marinara, mushroom gravy, chipotle cream and coconut curry. As a brewery, the B&M Co. has an extensive alcohol menu to
BREW & MEATBALL CO. 325 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723 (626) 938-7090 Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: noon-midnight sunday: noon - 10 p.m. SPECIALS:
MEATBALL SLIDER SAMPLER $11.95
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choose from. Not only does it have standard imported or domestic beers like Dos Equis and Budweiser, it also has a great selection of craft beers. Each craft beer typically ranges from $6 to $8 varying on size from 6 to 12 ounces. Its handcrafted beers include ADVERTISEMENT
the bittersweet Sour of Love, an American Kettle Sour Ale with a punch of cranberry flavor. Another popular beer is the Patsy, a rye stout beer brewed with sweet coconut. Probably the most popular beer is the California Creamin’. This beer has a creamy taste an ale fused with vanilla. The Company also has delectable cocktail drinks. One of its best sellers is its amazing Sour Watermelon cocktail, infused with watermelon juice, pineapple juice and vodka. To top it off, they add another punch of sour and add watermelon sour slices on top of the drink. The B&M Co. prides itself on handmade entrees. Despite the time need to create each dish, service is fast and efficient. Because it is in downtown Covina, the parking can be a little hectic. However, parking is available on downtown streets or in public parking usually behind the other businesses. The B&M Co. can get busy at random times, but patrons have a choice to sit either inside or outside on its front patio to avoid noise. In the afternoon, the Company is family friendly and quiet, but at about 8 o’clock the bar gets going and music starts blasting for the late night crowd. From its delicious meatballs to its extravagant burgers, you can’t go wrong at the Brew & Meatball Co.
Citrus Visual and Performing Arts department presents
Pop Rock Concert
TueSdAy, JuNe 7, 2016 AT 8PM Presale Tickets: $7 All TICKETS are $10 at the door.
Come join our talented student musicians for an evening of highenergy contemporary music. Citrus Summer Conservatory presents
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR.
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty
July 22, 2016 at 8PM July 23, 2016 at 2PM Presale Tickets: $12 Student/Senior: $10 All TICKETS are $15 at the door. Citrus Theatre Company presents
The Trip to
Bountiful
Written by Horton Foote Directed by Neil H. Weiss Starring Cherie Brown
July 22, 23, 30, 2016 at 8PM July 24, 31, 2016 at 2PM Presale Tickets: $12 Student/Senior: $10 All TICKETS are $15 at the door.
1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741 TiCkeTS: (626) 963-9411 www.haughpac.com Box Office Hours: Tues - Sat 11am - 4pm & One Hour Prior To All Shows
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Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri speaks at the Citrus College spring 2015 commencement. The spring 2016 commencement at 9 a.m. June 11 at the Citrus Stadium marks Citrus’ 100th graduating class, wrapping up Citrus’ centennial year.
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The graduating class of Citrus College in 1917 was both the first and smallest. Four students out of 27 completed their studies at Citrus just two years after it opened. Today, the spring 2016 commencement marks the 100th graduating class of Citrus where 3,156 total degrees will be awarded to 1,425 students at 9 a.m. June 11 in the Citrus Stadium. Business communications student Jamie Lopez said being apart of the 100th graduating class is something she’ll easily remember when she looks back. “I didn’t even realize I was apart of the 100th class,” Lopez said. “But it is really cool.” Lopez is graduating Citrus after completing her second year. Citrus opened in 1915 with 27 students, six faculty members and a curriculum focused on “advanced college preparatory studies.” Citrus now offers associate degrees, associate degrees for transfer and career and technical certificates in over 100 programs and areas of study. Of the 1,425 students graduating this spring, 680 will receive multiple degrees. Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri said she feels it seems every week there is recognition of students who are excelling. “They’re all doing something phenomenal,” she said. Perri pointed out several accomplishments of Citrus students in the last year. Some of those included Hispanic student completion and associate degree award recognition. She said Citrus was ranked 12th among the nation’s community colleges for number of degrees awarded to Hispanic students by 1,655 community colleges in the U.S. by “The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.” Of this graduating class, over half are Hispanic students. Perri also pointed out Citrus was recognized nationally by “Community College Week” as one the “Top Producers” of associate degrees in the U.S. 2016 marks Perri’s eighth year at Citrus. She said over eight years, she has seen a major commitment from faculty, students and staff coming together to be a college of completion. “I’ve seen a real dedication on the part of faculty and staff to help students get through,” Perri said.
“From within the classroom and outside of the classroom...It’s a real family effort of everyone trying to do their part to see students succeed at Citrus College.” Lopez said she was nervous when she arrived at Citrus but the guidance she received from her golf coach helped her in the right direction. Christina Garcia, director of the Citrus College Foundation said she congratulates the 100th graduating class of Citrus. “Achieving this major educational milestone is a great success and your education is something that once you have no one can ever take away,” she said in an email.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE COUNT
SUMMER 2015- SPRING 2016
Associate in Arts Degrees: 1482 Associate in Science Degrees: 920 Associate in Arts Degrees for Transfer: 394 Associate in Science Degrees for Transfer: 362
3158 AWARDED TO 1425 STUDENTS Information courtesy of Technology and Computer Services (Info Coordinator Linda Welz)
The Foundation, a nonprofit organization that manages fundraising, community relations and alumni relations, works closely with students after they complete their education at Citrus. “Statistically and anecdotally, Citrus College alumni do really well and those of us who work at the college through year after year of graduating students could not be more thrilled,” Garcia said. As Lopez completes her education at Citrus, she is looking forward to the future. “It’s a relief to know that I’m closing this chapter of my life and starting a new one,” she said. Perri said she wanted to commend and congratulate the students of the 100th graduating class for meeting their educational goal. “I encourage them to continue on this path to success and meet the next milestone in their educational journey,” she said. “For those who are still working on their degree I look forward to congratulating them in the future as they cross the stage at commencement.”
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as seen on TV Citrus College doubles as filming site for movies, TV shows and commercials BY BRIANNA SEWELL STAFF WRITER
BSEWELL@CCCLARION.COM
In addition to classrooms, faculty and homework, students at Citrus College can find Actors such as Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and the cast of “Faking It.” Last month, Fine Brothers Entertainment, creators of the “React” series on YouTube, chose this campus to film their first movie. On any given day, students have an opportunity to see a celebrity, because Citrus is constantly used as a popular film location. Out of all rentals, including sports games, performances at the Haugh, summer camps and conferences on campus, about 40 percent of rental requests are filming, Facility Rentals Supervisor Judy Rojas said. Rojas said Citrus makes $100 to $600 an hour depending on the location when production companies come on campus to film for movies, TV shows and commercials. “It’s a good source of income for us,” Rojas said about the money, which goes into a capital out-
lay fund for emergency repairs around campus. Fine Brothers Entertainment, famous for its “React” series on YouTube, warned Citrus College students of participation during the filming of their first movie “F*&% the Prom” from April 8 to April 15. “F*&% the Prom,” previously known under its working title “Text Me When It’s Over,” is about two high school seniors — a popular kid and a not-so popular kid, who used to be friends in the past, and joined forces to sabotage their senior prom to “make a point.” Citrus is a popular filming location because it lies inside the Hollywood Studio Zone, also known as the Thirty Mile Zone, which starts at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and North La Cienega Boulevard in Hollywood and extends in a circle with a 30mile radius. Within this zone, filming is less expensive for studios. If the studios want to film outside of the zone, they are responsible for some compensations, including transportation and meals for the workers on set, Studio Labor and the Origins of Hollywood’s Thirty-
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Actresses Jennette McCurdy, left, and Kiersey Clemons, right, pose on set of the film “Little Devils” on Dec. 4, 2015, at the campus center mall at Citrus College. McCurdy was known for her role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon show “iCarly” and “Sam & Cat.” Clemons played Diggy in the film “Dope.”
“Since the whole premise of ‘Faking It’ is that Hester is an aspirational school, we wanted it to look aspirational too, and Citrus totally fit the bill.” -Carrie Rosen Writer for “Faking It”
Mile Zone explains. This zone was a part of an agreement between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the Alliance of
Motion Picture and Television Producers. The MTV show “Faking It” chose Citrus from a number of possible locations within the
zone and has filmed on campus multiple times. The “Faking It” cast and crew originally filmed the pilot for the show at another school, then decided to film at Citrus. “They weren’t as production friendly and the school wasn’t as pretty and green,”writer Carrie Rosen said in an email. “Since the whole premise of ‘Faking It‘ is that Hester is an aspirational school, we wanted it to look aspirational too, and Citrus totally fits the bill.”
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