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SPRING ELECTION 2015
A push for student involvement As the ASCC elections kick off the executive board nominees stress the importance of voting
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OUTTA’ HERE A closer look at students who fall into academic probation and how faculty and students work to get them out of it
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It is up to you to vote for your new student government and new revisions of the Associated Students of Citrus College constitution. Here is what you need to know… For the spring 2015 elections, the constitution revision will focus on grammatical changes and a removal of a section on appointed legislative liaisons that were approved in fall 2014. The fall 2014 elections included a revision of the constitution. The revisions included ASCC eligibility requirements and vice president candidacy limitations. Only 113 students voted on the revision. Pat Cordova-Goff, student trustee, and Cameron Wisdom, candidate for ASCC president, worked on the liaison revisions. “We did not want the president or vice president to have the ability to appoint student liaisons,” Cordova-Goff said. “It is an elected official position and it should be Christina Vu Le Clarion elected by the students.” ASCC senator candidate The legislative liaison is Katie Johnson speaks during the candidates a representative for Citrus forum on May 26. College at Region 8, Student Senate meetings. Despite the change approvals from ASCC, the student body needs to vote on the constitution revisions for them to take effect. This election will come down to student involveChristina Vu Le Clarion ment, however in the past ASCC vice presidential the student voter turnout candidate Ruben has been very low. Romero speaks during the candidates forum on There are about 18,000 May 26. students on campus SEE E LE CTIO N S • PA GE 5
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t least 482 fulltime students are subject to dismissal if they have not improved their GPAs by the conclusion of spring 2015. According to Lucinda Over, Ed.D., dean of counseling at Citrus College, in February 2015, 482 students received an e-memo informing them that they are in danger of dismissal, placing them on academic probation. Counseling has also notified 1,537 enrolled students currently on academic probation, that they are in danger of being dismissed if there are no signs of improvement. An additional 89 students
were placed on progress probation after they withdrew from more than 50 percent of their classes. Most years there is around 800 students who receive a dismissal notice around spring. Progress probation and academic probation are two different forms of student probation. Students will be placed on academic probation if they have attempted a minimum of 12 semester units of work and have a cumulative grade point average of less than a “C” (2.0), according to the college’s Administrative Procedure (AP) 4250
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CURRENT EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
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Colby Fire defendant gets probation
DMV issues thousands of licenses to undocumented immigrants since January
Atlantic hurricane season to have fewer storms than normal
The third defendant in the Colby Fire case was sentenced to three years probation on June 1. Jonathan Carl Jarrell was one of three men who started a campfire that eventually grew into the 1,952-acre Colby Fire. U.S. District Court Judge George Wu also ordered Jarrell to do 30 hours of community service each month for 36 months. Jarrell, Clifford Eugene Henry Jr. and Steven Robert Aguirre must pay $9.16 million in restitution to residents, the U.S Forest Service, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and other government agencies.
More than 251,000 licenses have been issued due to Assembly Bill 60. The legislation allows undocumented immigrants who can prove their identity and state residence to apply for a license. In the first few months of the year 502,000 people submitted license applications under the provisions of AB 60. DMV officials believed they would reach that number in six months. About 14 million exams, including written and behind the wheel have been administered since Jan. 2.
The Atlantic hurricane season should have fewer storms than normal due to El Niño. This will be the third consecutive year that the hurricane season has been hindered due to El Niño. Forecasters have predicted six to eleven named storms, with three to six possibly being hurricanes. The average is normally 12 named
storms and 6.5 hurricanes. El Niño warms the water in the equatorial Pacific, increasing strong winds in the Atlantic. The intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes reduces due to the changes and prevents them from becoming powerful enough to be given names. Source: The Los Angeles Times
First female Air Force pilot flys newest fighter plane
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Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Hollywood Park Racetrack demolished The Hollywood Park Racetrack was imploded on May 30 to make way for a new development and possibly an NFL stadium. The racetrack first opened in 1938 and had its last race in 2013. St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke plans to build an 80,000-seat stadium as the centerpiece of a development that would include 1 million square feet of retail space, 1 million square feet of office space, 2,500 housing units, a 6,000-square-foot performing arts theater, movie theaters and a hotel. The debris is expected to be cleared by mid-July. Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Hundreds gathered for the Gold Line facility completion Hundreds of elected officials and community members gathered to celebrate and tour the newly completed $265 million Foothill Gold Line Operations Campus. The new facility spans over 24 acres and has the capacity to house and maintain up to 84 light rail vehicles and 200 staff. The facility is part of the six-station, 11.5 mile Gold Line rail extension project from Pasadena to Azusa. The operations facility features 700 solar panels that will generate approximately 22,000 kilowatt hours per month of electricity and a storm water management system designed to capture 112,00 gallons of rainwater. Source: Los Angeles Times
Researchers studying Muir’s redwoods
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Humboldt State University researchers have determined the tallest redwood tree in Muir Woods to be 777 years old, about half of the 1,500 years scientists originally believed. Researchers are working on a longterm study of climate change’s effect on redwoods and giant sequoias. Scientist use a technique in which they pull out a pencil-thin core strip from the tree at different heights, study them and compare them to other trees.
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Lt. Col. Christine Mau became the first female pilot for the Air Force’s newest fighter plane, the F-35. Mau is the deputy commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing Operations Group at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. She has also flown combat missions in the F-15 Strike Eagle in Afghanistan and was part of the first all-woman combat mission in 2011. Mau become the 88th person to fly the
F-35 in the four years since flight training began at Eglin. The F-35 will eventually replace the F-16s and A-10s in the Air Force fleet. The new jet is a single-seat, singleengine that can reach a speed of 1,200 mph with a ceiling of 50,000 feet and a range of 1,350 miles on its internal tanks. Source: CNN
GLOBAL Paris city employees begins removal of love locks bridge
FIFA president resigns amid scandal
Source: CNN
Figures show reduced water usage in California Californians reduced their water usage by 13.5 percent in April compared to the same month in 2013. This reduction was in response to Gov. Jerry Brown’s historic executive order requiring increased conservation in the fourth year of drought. Local water officials statewide have begun to implement new watering restrictions aimed at achieving the 25 percent urban water-use reduction Brown ordered on April 1. Water officials will now have to figure out how to cut water consumption during the summer months ahead. Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
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The city of Paris began removing padlocks from the Pont des Arts on June 1, ending the tourist tradition of love locks. Visitors around the world come from all over to visit the bridge. In acts of affection they attach decorated locks and throw the keys into the Seine River. The practice was believed to have started in 2008. It signficant amout of locks began to pose problems in 2012. Part of the fencing on the Pont des Arts crumbled under the weight of the locks. It carried more than 700,000 locks with an estimated combined weight of 93 metric tons. Source: The New York Times
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Sepp Blatter announced his resignation on Tuesday following the corruption scandal surrounding the world soccer’s governing body. Blatter said he would remain in his position until an election was held to appoint his successor. Domenico Scala, chairman of FIFA’S Audit and Compliance Committee said an election will be held between December 2015 and March 2016. Source: BBC World News
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CLASS MEETING TIME BLOCKS 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 9:25-10:40 a.m. 9:45-11:20 a.m. 9:55-11:20 a.m. 10:10-11:20 a.m. 10:10-12:40 P.m. 10:30-11:20 a.m.
B2 11:30 a.m.-1:35 p.m. 12:15-1:30 p.m. 12:30-1:20 p.m. 1:05-2:15 p.m. 1:05-2:30 p.m. 1:15-2:50 p.m.
B1 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.
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. 11:30 a.m.-2:40 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
IF YOUR CLASS MEETS MONDAY/WEDNESDAY; MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY; MONDAY-THURSDAY Exam Dates: Monday, June 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: Wednesday, June 10 Class Times Exam Times Block A2 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Block B1 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Block B3 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Block C2 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Block D1 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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 6:00-6:50 p.m. 6:05-8:10 p.m. D1 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 TUESDAY/THURSDAY Exam Dates: Tuesday, June 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.
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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 • JUNE 3 - CITRUS COLLEGE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Join the Citrus College community as it celebrates 100 years of academic excellence. The birthday celebration will take place Wednesday, June 13 at the Campus Center Quad. The celebration will begin with a musical prelude at 1:30 p.m. and run until 3 p.m. with refreshments. For more information, contact the Citrus College Foundation office at (626)914-8825 or foundation@citruscollege.edu. • JUNE 6-12 - FINALS WEEK
Finals week will begin Saturday, June 6 and run through Friday, June 12. For more information, contact Angie Delgado at External and Government Relations at (626)914-8872 or the schedule provided. • JUNE 13 - COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
The 99th Citrus College commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. in the college stadium. No tickets or parking permits will be required to attend. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the college stadium. • JUNE 22-AUG 13 - SUMMER SESSION 2015
The summer 2015 semester will run from June 22 through Aug. 13.
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 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Block A3 or B1 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Block B2 or B3 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Block C1 or C2 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Block C3 or D1 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Block D2 8:30 p.m. –10:30 p.m.
Exam Dates: Thursday, June 11 Class Times Exam Times Block A2 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Block B1 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Block B3 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Block C2 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Block D1 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
If your class meets on Friday and Saturday only, your final exam will be scheduled on Friday, June 12, at the same time the class normally meets. 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.
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A student will be placed on progress probation if the student receives a “W,” for withdraw, “I,” for an incomplete, “NC” for no credit and “NP” for not passed, on more than half of their coursework. Once a student’s grade point average reaches a 2.0 or higher, or their percentage of units in the categories “W,” “I,” “NC” and “NP” are greater than 50 percent, a student may be taken off academic probation. When a student has been placed on probation or dismissed, they lose their priority registration. This can especially hurt athletes who have a higher priority for registration appointments. “It killed my priority,” said Brad Thomson, a water polo player who was dismissed in spring 2013. “It made it really difficult to get classes this summer.” Your enrollment appointments
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and only about 170 students voted in the fall 2014 elections. At the Candidates Forum on May 26, five of the ten candidates were interviewed before an assembly
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can be affected by your academic standing, however enrollment priority and academic/progress probation and dismissal are separate processes. “Enrollment priority looks at the status of [academic/progress] probation after that status is assigned to a student,” said Gerald Sequeira, Ph.D., dean of admissions and records. “Whenever a student has been on academic and/or progress probation two consecutive terms, the student then receives lower registration appointment.” Students who need to be reinstated are required to take an online academic probation workshop that is also available to students of any academic standing. Thomson wishes he had utilized this workshop before being dismissed. “I never checked to see if I had received a warning email,” Thomson said. “ I found out from my previous coach that I was put on probation and never looked into what that actually meant.” There is also a guest option for those looking to find out more
about the probation and dismissal process. The workshop also offers advice on how to allot study time in your schedule and calculate your GPA. According to AP 4255, any student placed on academic probation must sit out at least one semester. Most students who have ‘sat out’ for a semester are given the ‘green light’ and are readmitted, Over said. However, dismissed students can wait longer than one semester to reapply without any repercussions. A student who has been dismissed more than once can always reapply as long they have sat out for one full semester, Over said. In Thomson’s case, he waited a year before signing up for classes and is currently enrolled in the summer 2015 session. A dismissed student can file a petition with the counseling and advisement center for readmission instead of waiting a semester to take classes.
“There is room for students to appeal their dismissal due to extenuating circumstances,” Over said. “Very few students appeal to be readmitted without sitting out a semester.” The student is required to schedule a meeting with a counselor to complete the petition process where a counselor may limit the student to a specific number of units or require them to enroll in specific classes. “There are three ways a student can get back the higher registration appointment,” said Sequeira. “ The student is no longer on probation, the student appeals and the appeal is approved, or the student receives earlier registration as an accommodation required under the American with Disabilities Act.” Over states that counselors do their best to meet with students and discuss how to be successful in college once a student has received any academic/progress probation or dismissal notice. For students like Thomson, his athletic counselor and his coach
provided the most help and support. Counseling 160, “Strategies for College Success,” is a course on campus available for students after experiencing academic probation and/or disqualification or students who wish to avoid the process. “Counselors at Citrus College believe in second chances,” Over said. “Once a student stays out for the semester and are readmitted, we try to provide additional support.” Thomson plans on being a part of the 2015 water polo team and feels more mature after this experience “It was a horrible situation,” Thomson said. “But with help from my coach Kenney Clements, I am fully determined to be successful this time around.” To make an appointment, you can call or find the counseling offices located on the second floor of the Student Services Building and athletic counseling located in the PE building.
of approximately seven students who attended the event. Phoenix McCoy, candidate for ASCC vice president, as well as Dong-Hyun Kim, Paige Peterson, Vanessa Salinas and Jernell Troung, for senator, were unable to attend due to schedule conflicts with their classes. According to Larissa Cabrera, candidate for senator, timing was an issue. “We are coming close to
finals week, everyone is studying,” she said. Although candidates have acknowledged that the forum’s time was an issue, they also stress student interest in the election. “It is a matter of students wanting to be more involved with their government on campus,” said Katie Johnson, candidate for senator. Stephanie Ayala, candidate for senator, mentioned that students
may not have known about the forum or did not see the importance of a forum. The purpose of the forum is to help students interact with their student government candidates. “Putting a face to the name helps,” Ayala said. “Students will be more involved if they knew who was doing what.” Overall, the five candidates at the forum proposed the ideas of
a smoke-free school, faster WiFi throughout campus and more communication between students and professors. Ruben Romero, candidate for ASCC vice president, strives for more student involvement. “It helps to see students actually interested in the election process,” he said.
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metal on the ‘ryse’ BY EVAN SOLANO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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It may just be noise to you, but for music performance major Raiden Ikeda, metal means more than loud guitars and guttural vocals. As he puts it, discovering metal was a transformative moment. “This music is something that I personally obsess over,” Ikeda said. “It is my life and my love, and nothing on the planet can take that away from me.” Ikeda, who describes himself as high functioning autistic, recalls the feeling of being sequestered from other kids during his childhood and the frustration that came with not understanding typical social cues. “Not understanding people, not understanding what kind of teasing was ok and what kind wasn’t and why people were teasing me. I was outcast and I was picked on,” Ikeda recalls. Over the years Ikeda would visit therapists to help him deal with autism, but it wasn’t until he discovered the British heavy metal group Iron Maiden that he began coming out of his shell. “Through that music I learned that it was ok for me to express my frustrations,” Ikeda said. “It gave me confidence in being who I am because I realized that–just like me–this music is not very well un-
derstood by society at large.” Iron Maiden, which has legions of die-hard fans, provided Ikeda with a feeling of inclusiveness and understanding among his peers that he had always longed for. “Their music did for me in three seconds what therapists had tried to do for me for years,” he said. The popularity of metal has been on a steady increase since the late ‘80s and when it comes to a staunch fan base, metal fans are as loyal as they come. A recent blog by the streaming music service giant Spotify reported data sets of core bands from each genre of music and found that by a wide margin, metal was the most listened to genre globally. While this does not necessarily mean that Slayer is more popular than Taylor Swift, it does provide quantifiable data that metal fans set the genre loyalty bar pretty high. That is why Ikeda decided to launch the Metal Alliance club earlier this semester at Citrus College. “You run into people wearing a Kreator shirt or an Immortal shirt, and you want to hang out and maybe jam with them, but you can’t,” Ikeda said, noting how community colleges students usually focus on taking classes rather than getting to know each other. “We all have an agenda being
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Metal Alliance president Raiden Ikeda (left) performs with his band Exalted during the “Ryse of the Tyrants” concert in the Student Center on May 22. Ikeda hopes to plan more music events to give heavier bands the opportunity to play.
here, we have a job to complete. Sometimes that doesn’t allow for developing friendships or meeting people with mutual interests,” he said. Metal Alliance treasurer Ben Hsu, 21, remembers how the club began through word of mouth. “It started out small, and we were learning everything we could about setting up the club,” Hsu said. Like Ikeda, Hsu also enjoys being able to connect with fellow metalheads once a week and network with metal
musicians and fans. “I’m so hyped about the club,” Hsu said. “Before, I only cared about finishing my classes and going home. But now that I am part of something, I want to offer more ideas and talk to people about what I like.” The club recently celebrated their inaugural semester with a first ever metal show titled “Ryse of the Tyrants” in the Campus Center. The event showcased five bands that featured some Citrus students. “The idea was to give these
bands an outlet and a place where they could be heard, maybe gain some fans, and play the music they love,” Ikeda said. Ikeda approached Inter-Club Council with the proposal for the show. “[ICC] thought it would be really interesting to have something like that on campus,” said Lisett Leon, ICC vice president. “[Metal Alliance] have a lot of really good ideas, which is cool when a new club gets started.” The Metal Alliance, which raised more than $300 from the event, hopes to build on the success of “Ryse of the Tyrants.” “This is the first metal concert that happened here on campus and it happened in the Campus Center,” said Leon. “It is pretty awesome, it’s a step forward.” Ikeda plays guitar in two of the bands featured at “Ryse of the Tyrants” and aspires to become a show promoter. For him the concert was a way to give back to a community that gave him a voice. “I wanted to do something to give the guys who play loud, heavy music a chance to be heard,” Ikeda said. “No one seems to think there is value in this, and I’m here to show them different.” Ikeda and the Metal Alliance look to set a legacy for long after he leaves, for fans of metal that are looking to network and collaborate. “Whatever happens with my music, I’ll know that I started this,” he said.
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Retiring music professor prepares for changes BY JAMES MOLINA STAFF WRITER
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Changes. This is the word jazz musicians say to one another when they want to engage in an impromptu jam session. After 18 years of service at Citrus College, professor of music Alexander Galvan is making a career change. On June 14, at the end of the 2015 spring semester, his full time faculty status at Citrus will come to a close. “Teaching was always a dream of mine. I enjoy the college atmosphere and environment, and this is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Galvan said. “I really appreciate my colleagues, and I am really going to miss our time together.” For professors in performing arts, everyone brings to the academic table their own gifts and talents and it all can be seen in student outcomes. Robert Slack, the dean of fine and performing arts, describes Galvan as a superb professor with a heart of gold.
“He has a lot of empathy for the students,” Slack said. “He really listens and he is incredibly helpful.” Galvan is always willing to go the extra mile for students. Giving them as much of his time before and after class to help them understand material. Galvan’s impact is not limited to students. His own colleagues in the performing arts department marvel at what he is capable of creatively. “I do not think there is a day that goes by where I’m upstairs practicing an instrument, and Galvan knocks on the door and says, ‘changes,’” Slack said. “A lot of times we will just sit down and play a couple tunes together, then I’ll go about my business, and he will go about his.” John Boylan, an adjunct professor in music, first became aware of Galvan’s talents when he witnessed him perform with adjunct professor of music, Alan Waddington. “I went down to the band room one time and caught an impromptu jam session. Waddington was on
Law & Honors Administration of justice professor earns faculty of the year award BY NESTOR CRUZ STAFF WRITER
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The distinguished faculty member for 2015 is Jim Woolum, the administration of justice professor. The selection process is conducted each spring by through a selection process conducted by the Faculty Learning Institute on campus. FLI is an Academic Senate committee comprised of full-time faculty members committed to the development of learning opportunities for Citrus College teachers. Woolum who was nominated by his fellow faculty members will be honored at commencement on June 13. “To be recognized for the things you have done is very rewarding,” Woolum said. “It is very fulfilling
to have that recognition from your peers.” Every year, FLI members solicit candidates from full-time faculty through an email nomination process. Nominees are then evaluated according to a rubric that is based on service to students, contribution to their respective field or discipline, and contributions to the college. Woolum has proven to be a respected figure at Citrus College and in the community. “Jim has been a very active faculty not just in his discipline,” said John Vaughan, chair of FLI and past president of the Academic Senate. “He has been very instrumental [to the college].” Woolum began teaching fulltime at Citrus College in 1999 after serving for more than 30 years in local law enforcement, most notably at the Glendora Police Department. He began as an officer and was later then promoted. As a GPD sergeant, he worked in administration and community relations, as a patrol watch com-
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Music professor Alexander Galvan, warms up on piano in PA 154. Galvan is retiring after 18 years at Citrus. Galvan along with professors Alan Waddington and John Boylan would jam early before classes.
drums and Alex was playing piano and he was nailing it. It was really obvious that he is a superior jazz pianist,” Boylan recalled. “Every time we played, it was just this unique special moment,” Waddington said. “Playing together in that capacity that was touching for mander and detective commander when he retired, he was lieutenant. Woolum was also honored as Citrus College “Veteran of the Year” in 2012 for his military service with the United States Army. He served with the 199th Infantry Division in 1969 in the Dong Nai Province in southeast Vietnam. Woolum has held several faculty leadership positions at Citrus College, including president of the Academic Senate. He continues to serve on committees and develop administration of justice certification and degree programs. “Because he is so accomplished in his own professional area of expertise, he can bring that to bear on the curriculum,” said Roberta Eisel, professor of English. Woolum is described by his peers as being student-centered, always eager to assist his students and colleagues create more accessible, rigorous and qualitative curricula. “He is always conscience of what he can do to improve his program area,” Eisel said. “He looks to see how he can meet the needs of students.” Vaughan and Eisel describe
me. He seemed to really enjoy it every time, and every time we finish the jam, he will just start laughing.” Galvan loves jamming with his colleagues, but he maintains that the most gratifying aspect of his job is seeing his students’ progress in and out of the classroom.
“You can see it in their eyes, and you can see it in their demeanor,” Galvan said. “When that light bulb goes on in a student’s head, all of a sudden everything makes sense.” In the past, Galvan had the opportunity to score for the television series “Kingsley’s Meadow,” and after his retirement he wants to redirect his time to focus on composing for more film and television shows in addition to traveling the world performing in faith-based arenas. Galvan describes his teaching experience at Citrus College as a “divine blessing.” Teaching has been a part of Galvan’s life for decades and even after retiring the teaching will not stop. After a semester sabbatical, Galvan will have to option of continuing to teach at Citrus as an adjunct professor. Galvan is more than willing to continue working with Citrus College and its students – that is if sunbathing on the beach does not change his mind. For Galvan, the man who loves early morning changes, sometimes no change can be just as satisfying.
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Jim Woolum, professor of administration of justice served in law enforcement for more than 30 years. Woolum has been on sabbatical for the spring 2015 semester.
Woolum as being a delightful person to work with, as well as a “man of integrity, dignified, ethical yet warm.” “He is very respectful,” Eisel said. “He has a discerning eye when it comes to people who also have the best interest of students.” Woolum is continuing to develop initiatives to benefit criminal justice students.
He is working on a correctional science degree and certification program, a two-year process involving the chancellor’s office of community colleges. He is also interested in creating a scholarship to be named after the Covina Police Department officer Jordan Corder, who was killed in a motorcycle crash in September of 2014 while on duty.
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Make way for Anime
Anime Connect bring a food, fun and video games to the Campus Center
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As one of the oldest clubs at Citrus College, Anime Connection transformed the Campus Center into an anime convention on May 28, by sharing anime’s universal subgenres contained in art drawings, J-pop and J-rock (Japanese) music, and costumes with open the college community. “Anime is universal to unite everyone from all walks of life to enjoy a simple thing,” said Chelsea Gonzales, fine arts major. “Its not just cartoons. There’s so many types of genres and you can find any type of theme that you couldn’t find in regular cartoons,” said Rita Rivera, Anime Connections’ President. Rivera, a business major and first time president and second female president of Anime Connection, took on this project in hopes of spreading the positive feedback anime has given her and members onto interested students. “It is a stereotype that people who like anime are shut-ins and shy people, which can be true. But the great thing about it is anime opens you up,” said Rivera. Last year ICC awarded Anime Connection club of the, so this year Rivera’s goal is to win the club cup, by collecting points for everything they do. The club with the most points wins the club cup. By Rivera keeping her promise
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Students and members of Anime Connection dress up as part of the Cosplay Contest during the Anime CONnect on May. 28
of hosting an anime convention as president she relied on convention participants to explain many different topics with discussion panels, performances, and guest speakers. GSA president Sara Marie and vice president Denis Riccardo presented “Queer Faces of Anime,” elaborating on the openness of homosexuality in anime, by using Sailor Moon as an example due to the lesbian relationship between Uranus and Neptune. “I found being involved in a club makes you feel connected to
the school and makes you want to try harder. I really believe they are important in general and not just anime club,” Rivera said. Rivera encourages her members to try different clubs if they cannot make Anime Connection meetings because she feels clubs bring people together and out of their shells. “Some people call it cartoons and others call it Japanese cartoons but I view it as a way to be a little more involved in international entertainment,” said Naomi
Lee, treasurer for Anime Connection. Anime Connection helps students bond with others and can help find their calling in life. “It’s an underappreciated art form and America is starting to appreciate it because last year there were 85,000 people who attended Anime Expo,” said Adin Rudd a voice actor and former Citrus College student who was the Anime Connections’ public relations officer. During the convention Rudd,
had a question and answer panel about working for an anime called “Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic” and “Magi: The Kingdom of Magic” which can be watched on Netflix. According to Rudd the differences between Japanese Anime and American animation is that Japanese anime still hand draws characters, and American animation focuses more on perfecting lip motions, therefore limiting what a character can express. Japanese anime is unique because of a strong dialect used to connect with the audience and creates lifelong fans that get hooked by great storylines that ‘gives you the feels,’ which is a main factor for fans who grew up watching anime like Lee who cannot remember not having anime in her life. Anime Connection welcomes anyone wanting to expand their knowledge about Japanese culture and to network with people who share the anime passion. “It is really to each their own and there is always a little niche in our club for someone if you are willing to dig us out and stick with us,” Lee said. Students interested in Anime Connection are encourage to attend the last spring semester meeting on Thursdays at 12 p.m. in the executive boardroom of the campus center.
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n event to remember as Citrus College administration, faculty and students will be celebrating the college’s 100 birthday. Today the “Happy Birthday Citrus College” event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Campus Center quad. “It is a pretty major milestone, centennial co-chair and foundation director Christina Garcia. “You don’t get to be a part of that very much. It’s sort of a once in a lifetime event.” Musical performances and refreshments such a giant birthday cake will be present at the event. “We want to say thank you to the whole community for being a part of this centennial for the last year,” Garcia said. The Centennial Gala in January had nearly 200 people in attendance. The birthday event is anticipated to have a more attending as it marks the final event. Attendees should plan to come early to ensure they do not miss the 45 minutes spectacle. Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president will address the campus audience during the program. Historically significant figures as well as current Citrus officials will be featured in the program as they share their experiences. “Not very many community colleges are 100 years old, not very many businesses last 100 years, not many people live that long so it’s pretty special to be able to celebrate it,” Garcia said.
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Adjusting life to meet success BY PAT CORDOVA-GOFF STAFF WRITER
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Acquiring a degree in higher education can often be a challenge for students for several reasons; possible struggles students may face including having to move out of one’s childhood home, finding a way to pay for classes or having to balance school life with employment. For close to 650 students on the Citrus College campus, living with a disability can be an additional factor on that list. Sociology major and Upland resident, Ruben Rodriguez, 21, agrees. “The disability that I am aware I have is social anxiety disorder,” Rodriguez said, having been medically diagnosed towards the end of his high school years. Although, a person with social anxiety may be able to communicate with no issue in public settings, Rodriguez clarified that he sometimes feels much anxiety worrying about his words being “misconstrued” or taken for the wrong meaning. Rodriguez is not alone with this disability however. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), society anxiety disorder is the “most common mental [condition] in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, [which is] 18 percent of U.S. population.”
Nevertheless, according to a 2007 ADAA survey, “36 percent of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.” This is where Citrus College’s Disabled Students Programs and Services comes into play. Detailed on the Citrus College website, DSP&S is “committed to providing students with disabilities an accessible educational environment that allows each student the opportunity to reach [the student’s] academic goals and participate in a full range of campus programs and activities.” Once students have been enrolled in the program, they are provided with support services to compensate for their disability-related educational limitations. “Such support services are essential components of the educational program because they help disabled students realize their educational potential in the mainstreamed academic programs,” DSP&S mission statement reads. “In high school, I was not as social as I compare myself to being in college,” Rodriguez said. “But that’s something DSP&S has helped me with, using their resources.” From Jennifer Mcleod, DSP&S coordinator, to Jennifer Jennings, DSP&S student aide, Rodriguez thanks the department for their
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Ruben Rodriguez poses by the Citrus Owl fountain. Rodriguez is a DSP&S student who is active in a number of clubs on campus.
willingness to help and remain approachable throughout the semester. “I first met Ruben when he came into DSPS,” said Jennings. “My first impression of him was very sweet and funny.” Rodriguez’s personality also demonstrated his dedication to academic success. “I have actually shared a class with Ruben, and during class he was very involved in the lecture,” Jennings said. “Even outside of class he is very hardworking. I will always find him in the DSP&S lab studying.” Through DSP&S services, Rodriguez feels he has surpassed the point
in which his disability impedes his success, although his continuously works to improve his performance on campus. Directly confronting his social anxiety, Rodriguez spent this past academic year heavily involved with campus life. He served as an officer in both Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) and Latinos Unidos Student Association (LUSA), as well as a member in the AB 540 student resource club, Helping find Opportunities in the Pursuit of Education (HOPE). “You gotta be proud of where you come from,” explained Rodriguez, who identifies as a Mexican-Ameri-
can person. “Be proud of your roots.” Knowing what makes a person who they are, however, brings up the necessary point of having privilege. Rodriguez explained that able-bodied individuals, or students without disabilities, often subconsciously differentiate with students who are part of DSP&S. Although Rodriguez is grateful for kind peers, he often finds students doing “excessively nice things” as if he is incapable. When asked where students could find the balance of being helpful and being intrusive, Rodriguez referenced the golden rule, “we must treat others how we want to be treated.” Rodriguez expressed that he appreciates being treated like others and having other students allowing him the chance to help himself first. “I have so much respect for DSP&S students because I know how hard school can be,” Jennings said. “When I see DSP&S students find empowerment through their disability and succeed in school, it’s amazing.” Jennings highlighted a course taught by Michelle Hernandez, DSPS90, which empowers students with disabilities to successfully transition into college. “Even though my [peers in DSP&S] may have mental challenges or physical conditions, it does not mean they perform [at a lower level],” Rodriguez said. This does not imply that students with disabilities cannot be successful, he clarified. “We just have to work a little bit harder.”
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women’s ensemble shouts ‘hooray for hollywood’ BY PAT CORDOVA-GOFF STAFF WRITER
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Under the direction of Citrus alumnus Vonetta N. Mixson, the Citrus College Women’s Ensemble will open their annual showcase, this year titled, “Hooray for Hollywood” on June 12 at 8 p.m. and will run until June 14. The women of this musical group were first introduced to Mixson’s musical selection in January and have worked vigorously on the production since. This year’s show, “Hooray for Hollywood,” will include “everything sensational that has to do with Hollywood,” said musical theater major Maria Matthew, 23. This will encompass Academy Award winning music, Disney themed songs, action music, romance and various soundtrack
pieces. The music selection has been structured to create an all-ages environment with selections to satisfy any audience member. Music major Michelle Gutierrez, 22, explained that the sections including popular Disney songs allowed for the singers to bring young family members to rehearsals who will join the group during performances. “That has been the best part in my experience,” said Michenzie Cardenes, 20. “So they can see how it may be when they get older [and possibly enter the world of theater performance].” Music major Sara Bullara, 19, explained that the development of the show has not necessarily been all fun and games. “The hardest challenge for me is putting our dances that we learned
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previously without the stage, onto the platforms and learning how to maneuver and where to go,” Bullara said. The women had initially been choreographed by the performing arts department’s Renee Liskey on flat ground; because they will be using the multi-layered platform stage already built in the Little Theatre. However, the women must adapt to the staging change. Gutierrez and Cardenes also shared that the challenges they’ve faced in the production of “Hooray for Hollywood” include the demand to remember all information regarding staging, foot placement and lyrics, while also keeping their stamina throughout rehearsals on stage. Months of rehearsals under Mixson’s direction have shaped the group to be confident in their abilities as performers. With the motto “practice as you intend to perform,” Mixson’s influence will be demonstrated on stage. “We’ve been working on his show since January, and we’re just
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The Women’s Ensemble perform all semester in preparation for their annual musical showcase. “Hooray for Hollywood” will open on June 12 and run until June 14.
really excited for people to see it,” Gutierrez said. “It’s exciting to see it all come together because before it was just in chunks and pieces and it’s really hard to imagine what it’s going to be like,” Bullara said. “And we’re just thinking ‘it isn’t going to work!’ But once we get on the stage and start putting it together,
it’s really exciting to see. It’s going to be a good show!” The Citrus Women’s Ensemble will begin “Hooray for Hollywood” June 12, opening the theater doors to audience members of all ages, ready to experience an array of Hollywood classics and upbeat and fun dancing.
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Written by Lanford Wilson and directed in Citrus College’s Little Theatre by Cherie Brown, the two act murder mystery “Book of Days” packs an engrossing and quirky punch to the spring theater lineup. This play is a whirlwind–– literally. There is a really cool tornado scene in the first act. Set in Dublin, Missouri during summertime, the death of a prominent local figure sends a small town plunging into chaos, leaving every character to sort out the mess left behind in their own ways. And of course, there are tons of small town drama and gossip. Dramatic powerhouse Jade Yancosky is at it again as tough heroine Ruth Hoch, the protagonist that speeds the action along. Ruth is an actress, and as she takes on the
detective role of the town, her situation becomes eerily tied with that of her character’s, George Bernard Shaw’s Joan of Arc. The staging is interesting, making use of wooden platforms that appear to create a sort of cross, which matches the religious themes of the play. The real utility of the platforms is in the strange, chorus-like presence of many characters at once during any given scenes. This sort of blocking and scene flow is the type that requires what could only be described as exhausting focus from the actors, and they deliver. With a good sense of comedic timing and emotional intensity clearly bestowed upon them through excellent direction by Cherie Brown, the cast is truly lovable, even with their character’s terrible flaws. Aaron Bess is entirely charm-
ing as loving husband and cheese fanatic Len Hoch, and lively, promiscuous Martha Hoch is played by the fun and hilarious Judah Lacy. Mike Tapia holds his own in several scenes as the clueless Earl Hill, bringing a sympathy to the character in unexpected, endearing ways. Antoine Renaut showcases his acting chops with just the looks he gives as city slick director Boyd Middleton. One last shout out has to go out to the technical crew. The lighting and sound was absolutely spot on. The cues moved fast and all the mini monologues required background music and often times their own mood lighting. The ambience and cast-crowd interaction of the open house seating is truly magical and worldbuilding, and should inspire any future audience members to get there early on their way to see this triumph of a production.
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Pop ensemble prepares to work the ‘Night Shift’ BY MEGAN BENDER STAFF WRITER
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The pop rock ensemble, better known as Night Shift, will be performing their annual Pop Rock Showcase for friends and family on June 9 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Night Shift is a music program made up of three tiers of classes, Night Shift, Pop 2 and Pop 3 that encourages student’s transition into professional work. Though the top class is specifically referred to as Night Shift, the name encompasses all three classes with the top level performing the most gigs. “Night Shift does anywhere from 50 to 80 private events a year and they are all at high end weddings or country clubs,” said Gino Munoz, music professor and director of Night Shift, who aims to prepare students for life after the school band. “The coolest thing about the Pop Rock Showcase is that this is the one big opportunity were friends and family can watch us do what we do,” said Richard Barron, a Pop 2 music major. The Pop/Rock show case has previously been performed as a battle between
the three tiers of Night Shift with industry professionals as judges. Munoz decided against the competition to focus on encouraging the students to work together. “The show still runs the same,” said Melissa Gonzalez, a music business major in Night Shift who has performed four years of experience performing in the showcase. “We just don’t have judges any more.” Night Shift performs after Pop 2 and Pop 3 as the closing act, each group performs around six songs that Munoz believes everyone will enjoy. “It is geared towards people in their 60s and even people in high school,” Munoz said. Night Shift, the top tier, will be performing the live Jackson 5 version of “This Place Hotel,” “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai, “Pusher Lover Girl” by Justin Timberlake, “How Will I know” by Whitney Houston, “Part Time Lover” by The PB Underground and “Ignorance” by Paramore. Kayla Greenwade, journalism major in Pop 2, is anxious but excited to perform the “Burlesque” version of “Something’s Got a Hold on Me,” a modern Christina Aguilera cover of a classic Etta
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Members of Night Shift run through their set in PA 154 for the upcoming Pop Rock Showcase on June 9. In addition to the upcoming showcase, Night Shift will also perform outside of campus for weddings and public events.
James song. “I still have a lot of work to do but I am learning to connect with the music instead of focusing on the words,” Greenwade said. Students from every class are excited to be able to pick the songs they enjoy performing for the show. “Usually we go around playing gigs and play tunes
that other people want to hear,” said David Heyman, a Pop 2 student between majors. “The cool thing about the show case is that we get to pick our own songs.” After a long year of performing at a professional level, the students who make up Night Shift do what they love at their annual Pop Rock Showcase.
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finishing strong Athlete Diego Lopez crosses the finish line on his career at Citrus College. BY MERCEDES DEGUCHY STAFF WRITER
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Of exactly 193 male athletes at Citrus College during the 2014-15 academic year, one in particular stood out the most. A man of many achievements, sophomore, runner Diego Lopez, 20, has been recognized as the Male Athlete of the Year. Lopez enrolled in Citrus fall 2013 and joined the Owls cross-country team. He has been running for seven years, five years competitively, and has no intention of stopping. “Running has always been my way to escape reality and just relax,” Lopez said. Lopez was Citrus College’s top returning runner in 2014. He finished 11th out of 127 runners at the 2013 Western State Conference (WSC) Championships with a time of 21:25.88. When he ran at the 2013 SoCal championships he finished in 65th place out of 199 runners with a time of 22:37. Lopez was selected to run in the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship Nov. 23, 2014 in Fresno. In the CCCAA state championships, Lopez
finished the four-mile men’s course placing 111th out of 203 racers with a time of 22:10:05. Lopez grew up in West Covina and attended Arroyo High School in El Monte. In high school Lopez prepped four varsity seasons for the AHS Knights with coaches Bryon Hake and Ramon Lopez, his father. He was the 2011 Mission Valley League Champion and was also a three-time First Team All-Mission Valley League honoree. As he was learning to be a runner, he also learned that his father was also a long distance runner in his time. Lopez found out that in the summer of 1981 his father ran for a semester at Citrus. “One day he took me to a race, and I thought it was actually kind of cool, so I decided to try it out.” At that point Lopez formed a small team of runners to compete at a race to be held at Mt. San Antonio College. His middle school, Frank Wright in El Monte, did not have a crosscountry team. Lopez’s father happened to be friends with Lopez’s middle school principal, Jose Marquez, so they got to talking and Marquez ended up being the head coach for the newly created cross country team. From that point on, because of Diego Lopez, Frank Wright Middle School officially had a cross-country team. His father’s influence increased when Lopez started high school. Lo-
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Cross-country runner Diego Lopez has received the spring 2015 Male Athlete of the Year. Lopez will be transferring to UC Santa Barbara in the fall.
pez’s father, Ramon, taught Spanish at El Monte High. When Diego was a freshman, the cross country coach quit and so his father filled in the position. Lopez credits his athleticism to his father, who taught him, “If you give up [in life], your race is over.” When Lopez joined the Citrus College cross country team in 2013, things started to improve. In 2012, the Owls placed close to last. “We were like 10th out of 12 but we were still in the bottom,” Lopez said. ADVERTISEMENT
“As the season progressed I found that Diego is deeply hardworking and exceptionally motivated – the perfect tools for an elite distance runner,” said head coach Alicia Longyear In Fall 2014, Lopez qualified for a state meet as an individual. After that he reached a turning point, “you know what, I don’t want to be the only one anymore,” he said. So with Longyear, Lopez decided to recruit as hard as they could. “I was recruiting people faster
than me,” Lopez said. “I told her I don’t care if I’m number one or not, I just want to make this team better and we did,” This year the Citrus Cross Country team ended up making 4th in conference for the men’s side and they ended up getting 15th in state for men. “I was happy for that, even though I am not going to be on the team anymore I am still pushing trying to get people to come to Citrus.” Lopez said. His goal is to try to push the athletic program even further. “When I found out that I was Male Athlete of the Year, I was so surprised because on the team, I am not the fastest one. I’m probably like second or third to be honest but then coach Longyear told me why I was chosen,” Lopez said. His intention in doing what he does on and off the track is to create a better program. Lopez said he strives to live according to a value implemented by Mother Teresa: “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” His inspiration is to live up to that challenge. “Whenever I meet someone, I try to make sure they leave happier than when they first met me just to spread happiness,” Lopez said. Lopez will graduate with an associate’s degree in political science and has received a scholarship to UC Santa Barbara, where he will attend in the fall.
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tudents need to take initiative in their education at Citrus to help increase the chances of completion and transfer. Recently the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office released the fifth annual scorecard in 2014. This is a report that follows a cohort of students through a six-year period to measure their academic success. This year’s cohort of students enrolled at Citrus in 2008-09 and was followed through the 2013-14 school year. According to the scorecard 44 percent of students completed their academic plan over the sixyear period. This means the over all completion rate dropped 2.8 percent; this is not ideal for a college who prides themselves on being a “college of completion.” The scorecard also highlights
EDITORIAL
that 82 percent of students enrolled at Citrus are academically unprepared. This meaning that these students placed in remedial classes and are unprepared for college level courses. The statewide average is 75 percent making Citrus above average for academic unpreparedness. Citrus takes many strides to ensure students are facilitated with the resources they need to be successful. It seems the problem may start with the students. Citrus offers many programs and tips for success like Counseling and Advisement, a Mentoring Program, the Transfer Center, the Learning Center and College Success/Early Alert Workshops. Academic tutoring is also available such as the Writing Café, the Math Success Center and STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Information on
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these programs can be found on the first page of the Citrus College website. Aside from how easy information on these programs can be found, many of these programs offer 24 hour help online. Finishing classes with better grades could be so much easier. With help and dedication completion is possible. Citrus College has a Student Success To Do List where students can pledge to be successful by practicing items on the list.
OPINION
The Clarion: a worthy burden BY DILLON COOPER SPORTS EDITOR
DCOOPER@CCCLARION.COM
This will be the last article I write for the Citrus College Clarion. Four semesters of ups-and-downs, relationships, missed deadlines and learning on the fly. I did not think I would ever find myself on a college newspaper nor did I ever think I would be applying to universities. However, they are both coming to actualization. It has been quite the ride. Participating in a group project, like the newspaper, every week for two years has taken a toll and has taught me a lot. The thing about group projects, they are what you make of them. Everything can be taken that way, but it is the truth. If you truly want to get an A, you will do anything in your power to achieve that grade. You will wear all the hats, if that is what it takes for you succeed. Maybe that is why so many students at Citrus College fail to succeed. We do not know what we want. It is difficult to know for sure if you want to do something until you are thrown into it. With community college being sort of a “stepping stool” to “bigger” and “better” things, putting yourself in the right situation may pass you by if you don’t look around carefully. I was invited to the newsroom one day. It will now be a scene I will never forget. The endless sea of boxes and paper, the jokes about a pull quote, the frustration from our Editor-In-Chief and the numerous faces that find themselves there, I will remember all of it. While my participation within the newspaper has fluctuated over the years, it has given me the confidence and ability to pursue other
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“Whether it be in journalism or not, finding my situation here made me make opportunities for myself outside of the classroom.”
avenues. Whether it be in journalism or not, finding my situation here made me make opportunities for myself outside of the classroom. Being “thrown” into this gave me the confidence and ability to be comfortable when I am “thrown” into the next task in my life. I know I can handle it. In fact, the semester I was “thrown” into the newspaper, was probably my most enjoyable one. The first semester on the paper was a fantastic experience. The fall of 2013 was when I first joined and it provided a lot of positive experiences. I was learning every day and I was extremely happy about going to school. I’d learn something new just about with every article I wrote. I was recognized within the state, I made a ton of new friends and I had mentors behind me. I felt I could not be stopped. I tried to do everything on my own and it was working. I learned how to design pages on the fly and was able to get the sports pages out at a decent time. On my time at the Clarion, I can count the number of people who knew and liked sports on one hand. Being the sports editor, it was a twoperson show at most. Sports is a hard topic to cover, if
you do not know what is going on. But at times, I feel students think the athletes and coaches on campus are immortal. That they are extremely intimidating, which is not the case at all. A note to future writers of the Clarion, everyone on campus is just like you. The faculty, students and even athletes. Do your best not to become intimidated. They all want their story to be heard and you are the outlet that will help them achieve that. Ask good questions about the intricacies of their specialty and I guarantee you will have a great interview. While getting involved and surrounding yourself with strangers seems like a daunting task, it is definitely rewarding. It is rewarding in the fact that you could potentially be working with a future employer. Some of the people I worked on the newspaper with could possibly be working with me producing content in the future. Some of the people I have interviewed, could possibly help me in the future. The newspaper has also been a huge positive entity in numerous lives. A few of our lives have been completely turned around, then back, then back again into the realm of positivity. The experiences you gain from finding your niche at school makes you excited for your future. Something you need to get excited for. School is hard. Morale gets low and there are days where you will find yourself not wanting to go to class. Find something that makes you feel like every minute of your day is valuable. The time will then fly. There are plenty of perfect situations for you on campus, find yours.
The list includes many helpful actions students could take to help them succeed. Some of these actions aren’t so obvious such as participating in a school club or organization. But some are easy adjustments all students could attend every class meeting or finding a best time and place for focused studying. Another step on the list is to complete a Student Education Plan (SEP). You can complete a SEP during your first visit with a
counselor on campus. Many students have never seen a counselor before, which is alarming. By seeing a counselor they can help you get on the right track to completion along with setting a Student Education Plan. Nobody said college would be easy, it’s time that students take responsibility for their education at Citrus and realize that success is solely placed on us. Your success depends on your choices and your actions.
not the only way How an unfortunate death brought us closer together BY CHRISTINA VU LE STAFF WRITER
CLE@CCCLARION.COM
When I first heard that a friend had taken his own life, I didn’t know how to react. I have read stories about people who committed suicide and they affected me. Nothing comes close to the shock of hearing news about someone you know, taking their own life—I didn’t know how to feel or what to say.
“Young people,
especially, want to openly talk about their feelings or thoughts, without judgment.” My friend was the type of person who lifted other people’s spirits, made them feel comfortable about themselves. No one suspected that he was depressed. As sad and ironic as it may sound, his death bought my hometown community together. The students who fled the town immediately after graduation and the people who were at odds with
each other came together for his ceremony. My friend’s death made me realize the many stresses that people face everyday. Whether it is about passing classes, enduring painful breakups, finding jobs or meeting social expectations. The impact of these pressures can cause dark overwhelming thoughts. According to the Center for Disease Control, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America. The third leading cause of death in young adults between the ages of 15 to 24 and the second cause of death in adults from 24 to 35. Although suicide cannot be predicted, it can be prevented. Schools such as Citrus offer a support group that students can attend. Based on personal experiences, sometimes I need to talk to someone to vent my feelings, someone who may be able to empathize. There are options like talking to a counselor, friends or family but sometimes that is just not enough. Young people, especially, want to openly talk about their feelings or thoughts, without judgment. Advice and support groups can only do so much. It is up to the individual themselves to seek help. There are hotlines and blogs that people can talk on. The hotline number is (800) 273-8255 they are available 24 hours a day for seven days a week. Blogs, such as activeminds.org, has inspirational posts from survivors. The site is also an open forum to write and share about your own personal experiences. Help yourself or others before it is too late. You are not alone.
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