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“To the reader, the source, the staffer, the mentor: Thank you for everything. I’ll miss you. -EIC David Tate

Announcements Ready, Set, Transfer! If you are transferring to a fouryear university in fall 2013, The ASCC and the Career/Transfer Center Staff invite you to attend: The Transfer Achievement Reception June 6 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Campus Center, East Wing RSVP by completing a Transfer Student Questionairre to the Citrus College Career/Transfer Center, Student Services

ASCC Fall 2013 Elections June 5 through June 6 All Day Campus Mall For information, contact the Office of Student Life at (626) 852-6444.

College Success/Early Alert Workshops “Math Anxiety” Tuesday June 4 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. SS 281 Resource Room “Goal Setting” June 5 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. SS 281 Resource Room “Time Management” June 6 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. SS 281 Resource Room

Citrus Parking Permits now available online! Online purchases are available 24/7 at http://citruscollege. thepermitstore.com. For information, contact the Dept. of Campus Safety at (626) 914-8611.

Science Matters Program “Fracking: Energy Solution or Environmental Problem” June 8 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Loker Conference Center at the California Science Center To RSVP, call (213) 744-2420.

Veterans Orientation Aug 20 10 a.m. Hayden Hall Bauilding HH

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STATE

New charges filed for suspect in Kendrec McDade’s fatal case

California Assembly passes bill to increase minimum wage

Additional charges have been filed against the 911 caller in the case of former Citrus College student Kendrec McDade. The Pasadena prosecutor’s office has charged Oscar Carillo with McDade’s fatal shooting by Pasadena city police. Carillo’s misleading call led to being charged with two counts of delaying or obstructing a police office, one count of reporting a false offense and one count of reporting an emergency knowing the report was false. Pasadena police Matthew Griffen and Jeffrey Newlen claimed they shot and killed McDade after seeing him reach for his waistband while running from officers. McDade was unarmed and the false 911 call was a defining factor in the accidental murder. Carillo’s jury trial begins June 10. Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

The California assembly voted 45-25 to pass AB 10, the bill would raise the state’s minimum wage to $9.25 over the next three years. This raise in wage would be the first bump up since 2008, which increased to $8, from $7.50 where it had stayed for a while. Under the new rule, AB 10, the wage will increase 25 cents every year for the next three years. Starting in 2017, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually due to inflation. AB10 is being called a “job killer,” according to the California Chamber of Commerce, as the chamber is saying that it unfairly raises employers’ costs of doing business in the state. The bill is now heading to the Senate.

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GLOBAL

Bomb plot at high school nixed due to a cautious classmate

Germans and Americans are “great tippers” according to survey

Truman Templeton turned in fellow classmate Grant Acord last week on suspicion of a plot to blow up West Albany High in Albany, Ore. Acord faces 21 counts of attempted murder, possession of illegal weapons, and attempted arson. Templeton, 17, said he was nervous about going to school and even missed a pep rally for fear that Acord would do something dangerous. The student told his mother about his fear and she spoke to a law-enforcement friend who then called the police. Templeton said he saw Acord in class with bomb-making books and got scared to step foot in his classroom with the other student. Acord did not enter a plea at his arraignment last week, his bail is set at $2 million.

TripAdvisor, one of the most trusted names in the travel website world, have Americans noted as the second best tippers in the world at hotels and restaurants. Germans scored first place, as 69 percent said that they always tip, compared with 57 percent of Americans, 53 percent of Russians, 40 percent of Brazillians, and 39 percent of French and British. According to the survey, the top three reasons why Americans tip so well is because the staff at hotels or restaurants are helpful, friendly or polite. Source: Los Angeles Times

Source: Los Angeles Times

THE 1000 BLOCK: INCIDENT REPORTS

Reports are provided courtesy of the Citrus College Campus Safety Department. A report is not a statement of guilt.

Marijuana possession

Lewd acts

On April 22 a Campus Safety officer responded to a phone call regarding an individual smoking marijuana in his vehicle. The officer arrived at the suspected vehicle and saw that the individual was in fact holding a glass bong up to his face. The man admitted that he was in possession of not only the glass bong but 19 empty plastic containers, two grinders, a pipe and two more containers with marijuana in them. He claimed to need the marijuana for his migraine headaches and because he was not allowed to smoke at home he chose to smoke in his car. Glendora Police Department was called and the man consented to a search and no other paraphernalia or drugs were found.

On April 23 an unknown male was seen in LI Orientation Room 118 watching pornography. When a Campus Safety officer arrived the male remained unaware and the officer noticed that multiple tabs were open on the computer screen. Once the man noticed the officer he began to close the tabs and unintentionally exposed a tab showing pornography. When asked by the officer if he had been looking at pornography the student replied the he was, “checking his emails, Faebook and the news.” The student was then told a report was going to be filed and was escorted off campus.

Lost but not found

Marijuana possession

On April 23 a Campus Safety officer responded to a report of a stolen Sony NVidia Tegra 2 tablet. The victim had lost his backpack the previous day and had been able to retrieve it from lost and found the following day. Soon after the return of the back pack the victim noticed that their Sony tablet, valued at $300 was missing. The coaches of both the men’s soccer and football team were notified in hopes that maybe a player could provide some helpful information. The assistance of the Glendora Police Department was offered but declined by the victim and no further information has been given.

On April 25 a Campus sSafety officer responded to a call from the S1 parking lot regarding an unoccupied car containing a bag of marijuana. Upon investigation the dean of students was notified and the vehicle’s owner was found in class. The officer was given permission by the students Professor to leave the classroom. When asked about the marijuana in the vehicle the student replied that he did not smoke marijuana and also does not have a medical card. Upon further investigation a pipe was found along with another empty plastic bag with a medical marijuana sticker was found. Glendora Police Department was contacted and a further search of the vehicle ensued. No other paraphernalia or drugs were found.

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A one-sided weed debate

Campus officials held a workshop to inform students on the dangers of cannabis use and the legal consequences of its use on campus property. David Tate / Editor-in-Chief clarioneic@ccclarion.com

n response to an increase of marijuana use on campus, Citrus College officials hosted a “Let’s Talk About Marijuana” workshop on May 22 in the Campus Center. The event, which turned contentious at times, drew a turnout of more than 50 students. Workshop presenters focused mostly on the negative effects of marijuana usage. Student participants voiced their opinions on the drug as well. The debate began less than three minutes into the event, when a PowerPoint slide showed marijuana on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s list of Schedule I controlled substances. The DEA defines a Schedule I drug as a substance that has “no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse.” Heroin, ecstasy and LSD are also considered Schedule I drugs. “Do you agree with that?” 21-year-old mechanical engineering major Nick Kalcheuer challenged the presenters. “Methamphetamine is not even a Schedule I drug. Do you think it’s better?” I don’t think any drugs are better,” replied college nurse Shauna Bigby. “You’re talking to a health care professional . . . I do agree that

“There was no other side to their argument.” -Nick Kalcheuer, 21

Mechanical engineering

it is highly addictive, and that is the criteria for a Schedule I drug.” Methamphetamine is listed as a Schedule II drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.” “You’re asking if [we] believe that marijuana is more or less harmful [than other drugs],” added Glendora Police Department Cpl. Chris Stabios. “Really, what any of us necessarily believe isn’t relevant. The bottom line is [where] the DEA has decided to schedule marijuana, and if it’s going to change, it’s going to change at the hands of the federal government.” From that point on, speakers highlighted the negatives of marijuana usage, including lasting psychoactive effects and decreased sexual activity. At that point, students began to chime in again, asking about the medicinal uses of marijuana. “There are therapeutic uses for marijuana,” Brown said in response to a question about marinol, an FDA-approved pill form of tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive component of marijuana

usually abbreviated as THC. “Then why are you guys making it seem like it’s so bad?”asked 34-year-old business major Ricardo Murillo. “Nobody [here] has said if someone is in medical need—legitimate medical need—that you can’t have it,” Stabios said. “I kind of have a hard time believing that a 19-year-old suffering from stress needs it, but hey, everyone’s their own individual.” Dean of students Martha McDonald then touched on the consequences that could befall marijuana users if they’re caught smoking, under the influence, or in possession of marijuana on campus. Possible punishments range from anywhere from warnings to expulsion, per Citrus College board policy 5520. Punishments are determined on a case-by-case basis, she said. “A lot of times students will say ‘Well, I was in my car, that’s my own private property,’” McDonald said. “True, that’s your car, but you’re on Citrus College property. Therefore, you have to abide by the rules of the college.” “We are an institution of higher education,” she continued. “We have to abide by federal law. If we do not abide by federal law, then our [ability to issue] financial aid is in question.” Two speakers from Marijuana Anonymous spoke about their past marijuana usage and their struggles with sobriety afterwards. But by the time a mixed-message, profanity-

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laced speech from the first speaker was completed, more than half of the students had already cleared out. “I loved the feeling of [getting high] more than anything. I still do,” said Alex R., who requested his last name not be used in accordance with MA policy. “[But] when I smoked, it was all about me and my high. No one else mattered.” “I don’t know. F**k it; if it still worked for me, I would still smoke. It’s the best for me,”Alex said. Artis McKinley, a 21-year-old major, said that Alex’s speech was one of the reasons he walked out. “He didn’t seem like he was serious,” McKinley said. “It seemed like he was trying to be a comedian in some instances. Through[out] that, I was trying to listen to what he was saying instead of listening to how he was presenting it . . . because you always have to play the devil’s advocate, play the other

side. And I couldn’t.” Engineering major Nick Kalcheuer also expressed dissatisfaction with how the workshop was conducted. “There was no other side to their argument,” Kalcheuer said. “They brought no other speakers to the seminar that dealt with the pros of even medical marijuana. It was purely an attack on marijuana itself.” McKinley, however, did say he took something away from the presentation. “You’re supposed to be fast to listen and slow to speak, so it’s always good to keep an open ear . . . so I guess I did learn something,” he said with the look of someone who just solved a difficult problem. “I learned the school has certain views that it expects [students] to have when they’re on campus and we should uphold them” “It’s only right that [we] as students should follow the rules.”

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Meet the fall 2013 ASCC candidates

Alejandra Morales, 21 Running For: Vice President Major: Biology

Nicole Pratl, 26 Running For: Vice President Major: Auto Technology

Marilyn Meza, 18 Running For: Leg. Liason Major: Psychology

Tyler Hernandez, 18 Running For: President Major: Business

By electing me as the next vice president the ASCC elective board will be adding an experienced member who is responsible and dedicated to lead and represent the students of Citrus College.

I feel like I can add new ideas and different perspectives on most matters. I can also be a very useful helpful hand.

I am a great team player and I would like to provide any assistance to the board as a whole to continue progressing in a successful path as we have done this year.

I feel I can add a wealth of knowledge and experience accrued over the now seven years of student government that I have been in.

What do you feel you can add to the ASCC Executive Board?

Kyle Garza, 20 Running for: Senator Major: Admin. of Justice

Michael Cazares, 29 Running For: Senator Major: Nursing

Gabriel Nadales, 19 Running For: Leg. Liason Major: Political Science

Amy Aranda, 20 Running For: Senator Major: Computer Science

Jessica Pardio, 18 Running For: Senator Major: Comparative Lit.

What I can add to the ASCC Executive Board is the fact that I am a very hard working and determined individual and I am also task orientated.

I feel I bring with me a real voice of the average student. I am, what I feel, the average struggling college student and that I share the same outlook and concerns.

I am an achiever and I am responsible, which means I can get anything accomplished no matter how bad the situation looks. My commitment to this board makes me reliable and trustworthy. The board will be adding a leader that has connections to many aspects of this campus by selecting me as the new vice president.

I feel that I could offer ideas on ways to increase the amount of classes available, improving parking, and that the motorcycle parking permits should cost less then a car parking permit.

Besides diversity, I feel I can be a good representative for those who feel under-represented.

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More than 1,000 graduates expected for 2013 This year’s graduation ceremony will also honor three distinguished alums. Sylvia Aparicio / Staff Writer saparicio@ccclarion.com

he 97th Citrus College Commencement will take place June 15 at 10 a.m. in the stadium. Of the 1,470 students earning associates degrees, 1,145 are expected to walk in the ceremony. “I believe that the class of 2013 will demonstrate the value of their Citrus College education as they transfer to universities or move into new careers,” said Arvid Spor, vice president of student services. “I look forward to hearing from our graduates in the coming years as they tell us about their success.” The Distinguished Alumni Awards will be given to Bernard D. Bollinger, Laura Bollinger, and Phyllis Fritz. The Citrus Alumni and Friends Association nominate the alumni. The awards are given to former Citrus students who have achieved success in their lives. One recipient of the award is Phyllis Fritz, a local realtor and

Glendora resident. Fritz attended Citrus College in 1970 and was a member of the original Citrus Singers. As owner/broker of Coldwell Banker Millennium in Glendora, a 16 year-old company, Fritz serves as president of the Glendora Board of Realtors and has served in additional leadership roles at the local, state and national levels. She was also named “Realtor of the Year” for 1993 for the Azusa/ Glendora Association of Realtors. She is actively involved in fundraising efforts as a member and past president of the Citrus College Foundation Board of Directors. Fritz also contributes to the community through her involvement with the Glenkirk Church of Glendora. Claremont resident and community activist Laura Bollinger will also receive the Distinguished Alumni award. Graduating from Ctirus in 1982, the former Citrus Singer transferred to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business. After spending 11 years working

for World Vision International, a relief organization dedicated to assisting children, she decided to focus on volunteering and involvement in the community. She has served on the Our Lady of Assumption School Parent Board, Damien High School, the Claremont Community Foundation, the League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area, Claremont Heritage, the Meadowood Association Board, the Curtain Raisers of the Claremont Colleges, and the Friends of the Claremont Library. Distinguished alumnus Bernard D. Bollinger graduated from Citrus in 1982 and was also a member of the Citrus Singers. He transferred to the University of Southern California, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and journalism in 1984. In 1987 he earned a juris doctorate from Loyola Law School. Bollinger is a member of the Board of Directors for Buchalter Nemer, a law firm with offices in Los Angeles. He is also the department chair for the firm’s Insolvency & Financial Solutions Group and co-chair of their Continuing

Legal Education Committee. He is active in various organizations, including serving as a member of the board of directors for the Citrus Valley Health Partners and the Citrus Community College District Measure G Citizens Oversight Committee, where he serves as chair. He is also former president of the Friends of the Claremont Library, Citrus College Foundation, and past chair of the Claremont Community Foundation Board of Directors. Commencement rehearsal will begin at 10 a.m. on June 14 in the stadium. Graduates should plan to arrive at least one hour early in order to complete the required paperwork. All graduates must attend

rehearsal to receive instructions. On June 15, the day of the ceremony, graduates are to report to the main entrance of the stadium, already dressed in cap and gown. The procession will start at 10 a.m. and the ceremony will last about an hour and a half. Tickets are not required to attend the ceremony. Guests are encouraged to arrive one hour early as the parking lot and stadium may become congested. No smoking or alcohol is permitted at the commencement ceremony. For more information on commencement go to www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/grad.

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SPOTLIGHT

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Distinguished student receives top honor Student nominee is awarded co-Woman of the Year in honor of her unfaltering dedication.

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wo graduating sophomores were recently named “Woman of the Year” at Citrus College. Stephanie Miramontez was honored as co-recipient for her community service on May 30 at the Achievement Awards Banquet. A graduate of the 2010 Claremont High School class, she resides in Claremont and will attend the University of La Verne in the fall. She plans to obtain her Bachelor of Science in psychology. “I am very honored and excited to have been chosen for this award, but I must admit that I am still in a state of shock,” Miramontez said. “It is pleasing to know that I have stood out to some, and it makes me want to keep on pushing forward as a dedicated student.” The 21-year-old psychology major and soon-to-be 2013 graduate of Citrus College was referred to the selection committee in charge of choosing recipients of the award by English professor

“It was easy to nominate Stephanie, her work and character nominated her long before I submitted her name.” -Keith Curran

Professor of English Keith “Mick” Curran. Curran praised Miramontez for her commitment to excellence and her refusal to let everyday challenges derail her. “It was easy to nominate Stephanie. Her work and character nominated her long before I submitted her name,” Curran said. “She represents everything that we at Citrus hope to engender in our students so they can move forward in life and produce a positive result in the society and the lives of people with whom they come into contact.” Miramontez works as a tutor for speech and psychology courses. She has worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader for English 103 for about a year. She says she first heard of SI when she took biology and was approached about becoming an instructor.

She also works the front desk for tutoring services and works with English Language Learners in the College Success Center. Miramontez commits “to helping the professor deliver the maximum potential lesson to the students,” Curran said. Despite being so busy, she said she gets all of the support she needs to keep working hard from her parents. “My parents have encouraged me to keep moving forward and have set a really good example for me,” Miramontez said. “When it feels overwhelming, they always let me know that I can do it.” Miramontez said that she knew from an early age that she wanted to major in psychology. She realized she enjoyed listening to others and knew that she wanted to make a career out of helping people. During her time at Citrus she said that she also learned to ask others for help when she needed it. She became more outgoing, allowing her to meet new friends and learn from their experiences and insights. “I’ve known Stephanie for a long time. We went to high school together,” said nursing major Jon Duquette, 22. “She’s always been a very driven wom-

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Stephanie Miramontez poses with vice president of student services Arvid Spor after receiving the co-Woman of the Year award. an, and I think that she deserves this award.” Miramontez’s advice for incoming freshman and continuing students is simple: “Definitely take advantage of the various free resources offered on campus, including counseling, tutoring, and even peer mentoring,” she said.

“Students should know that they are not expected to figure everything out on their own and that they have a lot of people who are more than willing to share information or serve as a guide to make their college life a lot less stressful.”

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Lock it or lose it

Last issue, we highlighted a nationwide increase in bike thefts. Learn how to keep yours on the rack and out of thieves’ hands. Cole Petersen / Staff Writer cpetersen@ccclarion.com

ow secure is your bike? Yes you locked it to a campus bike rack, but locks are easier to crack than you may think. We will test a metal cord lock, a U-lock, and a metal chain, to see how they hold up. Cord bike locks range in price from $5 to $15, which students can afford. However they can be easily broken, leaving your bike vulnerable to thieves. The first lock to be tested was a $9 Bell cord lock, purchased at Wal-Mart. After freezing the lock with an undisclosed household item, a thief can smash the lock with a hammer. Next up was cutting the same metal lock cord. It only took a

CAMPUS QUESTION: Who is your favorite superhero, and why?

Toy Lemmons, 21 Major: Biochemistry “Superman: 1) he has natural powers, 2) its genetic, whereas Batman uses technology and 3) he’s a reporter that stays undercover.”

Stephanie Ramos, 21 Major: Sociology “The Hulk because I like antiheros that aren’t like Superman and Batman yet still want to save people.”

Eric Asencio, 19 Major: Kinesiology “Thor because he throws a hammer.”

However, if a thief can pick the lock, then your bike’s gone. Remember, any lock is breakable. few minutes and a pair of garden clippers. A handsaw cut the cord in less than five minutes. Pliers cut only a few metal strands at a time, but in six minutes all of them were broken. Which brings up the welltrusted U-lock—it is pretty much invincible. You can freeze, hammer, and even saw the metal and it still will not break. They cost $15 to $30. However, if a thief can pick the lock, then your bike’s gone. Re-

member, any lock is breakable. Last to consider is a dense chain link lock. Someone once tried to cut through my $20 Kryptonite Chain in the past, but was unsuccessful. The lock had teeth marks of some device on it, but the reinforced steel held up against the thief’s device. Only bolt clippers will be able to cut through the chain link. All locks can be cut with something. Even the U-lock can be cut in minutes with an angle grinder. But we can better our odds with a more expensive lock. Definitely stay away from cord locks. Make the extra effort to protect your property. Using a sturdy lock can greatly reduce the risk of your bike beging singled out by thieves.

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The Bell lock shatters with one swing of a hammer once frozen.

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THE SUPERHEROES OF Former marines win top honors

For her many contributions to the Veterans Center, Joselyn Vizcarra received the co-Woman of the Year award. After graduating from Citrus this spring, Vizcarra is planning to attend Cal State Fullerton in the fall. Jo Jamison / A&E Editor

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former U.S. Marine, Jocelyn Vizcarra was awarded the prestigious Woman of the Year award at the Citrus College Annual Achievement Ceremony on May 30 in the Campus Center. The Man and Woman of the Year awards are granted to graduating students based on their contributions to Citrus community, service outside the community and grade point averages. A committee from Citrus constituent groups selects the recipients who are given a cash award of $250. Vizcarra has made an incredible contribution to Citrus College through her experience in the Veterans Center and as treasurer of the Veterans Network. Her brother originally encouraged her to attend Citrus. When she enrolled, a councilor suggested she visit the Veterans Center. The feeling of being part of a larger community at Citrus College is what originally drew her in. She could use the computers and

printers and she enjoyed communicating with her fellow classmates who faced some of the same unique challenges after being a part of the military. Vizcarra had a passion for helping others, and Fernando Salazar Jr., the president of the Veteran’s Network, encouraged her to hold the position of treasurer in the club. Together they attend and coordinate events, and work as mentors for the other veterans. “If it wasn’t for Fernando I wouldn’t have been as involved in the center or the club. He continues to push me towards my goals. He is what I live up to. He goes above and beyond for his veterans.” As the treasurer for the Veterans Center she works incredibly hard to coordinate events that encourage students to communicate and meet other veterans. Being productive and helping others is very beneficial for individuals who suffer from PTSD or were wounded during their service. Vizcarra coordinated the LAPD test event by inviting students, handing out flyers and pro-

Fernando Salazar Jr., is the latest in a long line of Citrus College Veteran Center success stories, and the third consecutive veteran to win the campus’ highest award.

viding general information. She was involved in the basketball fundraiser, paintball tournament and Toys for Tots softball tournament. She helped initiate the event by inviting students from local schools that have established Veterans Centers. The event raised over 500 toys. She organizes hikes up Garcia Trail, where participants take a picture with the American flag at the top and hang the photo up in the Vet Center. She helps by making fresh, healthy homemade meals for the hike. She also coordinates the Thursday movie nights at the Vet Center as well as clothes drives for local shelters. She participates in outreach with the local community, traveling to businesses and asking if they can donate small things for purchasing shirts and providing general items for veterans. Whenever a new student comes in to the Vets Center, she assigns them to a small group. She lets her mentees know about the resources available to veterans and encourages them to see coun-

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an of the Year, Fernando Salazar Jr., has taken the Citrus Veteran’s Center from good to great. Being a veteran himself, Salazar can relate to the struggles that many fellow veteran students face after coming back to society. After joining the Marine Corps in 2001, he was part of the invasion into Iraq. “It was a lot different than what the war is now,” Salazar said. There was not a lot of communication, so he would write a journal to his son back home everyday that he could, in case that he did not make it. “I take pride in being a dad,” he said. “Children are the greatest gift that God can give us.” Aside from being a proud poppa, Salazar also finds true fulfillment in helping fellow vets. “It’s always been my dream to help people.” After his own experiences with PTSD, post-traumautic stress disorder, and short term memory loss, he was introduced to the Vet Center and after he

selors. “As veterans, we need to help one another. Being in the military is a very different experience. It helps a lot to know that you have someone you can turn to who understands what you have been through.” Vizcarra has helped to build upon the legacy of the Veterans Center. She is extremely deserving of the Woman of the Year award. She will be transferring to Cal State Fullerton this fall but she

was recently encouraged to apply to USC. Her main goal is to continue working with veterans and she eventually wants to become a social worker with a master’s in sociology. “My experiences at Citrus have helped me to determine my longterm goals. Everything that I have been a part of with the Veterans Center has been training for what I want to do for the rest of my life, which is to help people.”

helped himself, he could go on to help others. “Citrus College is very accommodating,” he said. The short term memory loss that Salazar suffered from would deny him of remembering things that some of us take for granted, such as remembering a teacher’s name or class times. The school allowed him to take his tests in the testing center as any noise in a classroom, like a chair creaking, would distract him from his test for several minutes. A friend introduced him to the Vet Center and once he was in he never looked back. “[The] Vets Center gave me a place to go when I was stressed and you feel welcome; like you’re at home,” Salazar said. “This is where I need to be.” He was offered a job as a mentor and took it. He said, “the most rewarding thing for me has been to be able to see the change in some of the students.” Salazar is available 24/7 to the students he mentors, but enjoys it. “You can’t help but take your work home, I’ll go over and talk with them. It helps take away from my own problems by help-

ing them.” Saul Ugarte, last year’s man of the year and former vet mentor, said of Salazar, “he has made the club shine. There’s a lot more interaction with the other schools. He made the club a big thing on campus.” Salazar implemented many new things to the Veteran’s network. With new activites, he has made the group bigger. This year was full of hikes, events, fundraisers. He also helped start a PTSD group and stress anger management. Citrus College offers a Veteran’s center that is fully staffed and developing as each year passes. Unfortunately not all schools have this. Some have only a classroom with a counselor that works a small amount of hours. Salazar said, “we’re very fortunate and spoiled to be here. The center is way bigger than other people’s, there’s many tutors, we have our own counselors. They don’t have the resources that we do.” Salazar knows what he wants and fortunately for veterans, that is to help them in any way he can.

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KEY OF KNOWLEDGE WINNERS Jo Jamison /A&E Editor jjamison@ccclarion.com

The Key of Knowledge is granted to the 10 students who have achieved the highest overall academic performance at Citrus College. A committee comprised of administrators and faculty reviews and selects the winners based on their grade point averages and course work.

PResenter: Jesus Gutierrez

PResenter: Dale Salwak

riginally from Rome, Italy, Ali Oudich came to the U.S. to pursue his dream of teaching mathematics. He enjoys helping students who struggle with math. Jesus Gutierrez encouraged Oudich to become a Supplemental Instruction leader for math and physics. He will be transferring to Cal Poly Pomona to pursue a bachelor’s degree and eventually a master’s degree in math.

ichael Li is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and is a participant in the Tutoring Center. This summer he will attend an intensive class focusing on ancient Greek and a concentration in Plato. He will be transferring in fall 2013 to UC Berkeley with a full scholarship to study history specializing in neo-platonism of the Italian Renaissance or pre-communist central China.

PResenter: Maria LeDuc

PResenter: Brian Waddington

rescencio Calderon is an undocumented student who is determined to do something for himself, his family, and his community. Citrus College educational advisor, Maria LeDuc came to his high school and told him that he could go to college.Calderon became the vice president of the honor society, cofounded the AB 540 and H.O.P.E. support groups and served as the student trustee. He is transferring to UCLA with a major in political science.

ndrew Mc Daniels has had the opportunity to work in foster care and juvenile detention programs. He says that he takes the time to explore different points of view and challenges himself to not only know information but to ask “why?” He plans to transfer to UC Berkeley and major in sociology and philosophy. From there he plans to attend law school. This summer he is traveling to India to volunteer at an orphanage.

PResenter: Marianne Smith

PResenter: Kenneth Guttman

ico Courts began attending Citrus where he mentors, tutors, and conducts workshops for differential equations and calculus III. Courts loves helping people in all levels of math. Courts said that his success has resulted from his taking advantage of the resources and opportunities available at Citrus. He will be transferring to UC San Diego on a scholarship to study mathematics. His long-term goal is to eventually a Ph.D. in mathematics and become a college professor.

PResenter: Margaret Shearer

PResenter: Denise Kaisler

ennifer is majoring in biopsychology. She is interested in how information is carried from the brain throughout the body. She has been accepted to UC Berkeley and plans to transfer this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology. As she pursues her degree, she wants to pursue improved understanding of the brain and how neurotransmitters influence behavior, thoughts and feelings.

tephanie Eaton dropped out of high school and traveled to Mexico where she gave birth to her son Ethan, who is the driving force in her life. In order to support him she decided to attend adult school where she graduated as valedictorian of her class and began Citrus with plans to transfer to Cerritos College for a degree in dental hygiene. She enjoys sword fighting with her husband, graphic design, and volunteering.

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quiet and focused individual, Spencer Keene enjoys playing guitar, learning new information and helping others. He was legally homeless the first year he was enrolled at Citrus College. He said that he understands the importance of working hard, even if all odds are against you. He enjoys performing with his band, Silent Planet, and is pursuing a degree in the performing arts.

n athlete as well as an outstanding student, Mary Spencer is a member of the Citrus swim team as well as the Women in Engineering program. She has participated in STEM events including launching Estes rockets with local elementary students in the GATE program. She will be transferring in fall 2013 to UC Berkeley to pursue a degree in social and behavioral sciences.

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hen Sierra Sutton first attended Bobby Goodman’s plant identification class, she met a group of students who shared her love of nature, and she knew that she had found her career path. She is pursuing a major in forestry and plans to transfer to the University of Northern Arizona. She is considering studying silviculture, the maintenance and cultivation of trees.

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Alicia Longyear and Kenny Clements are the new faces of the men’s cross-country and water polo teams. The 2013 season for both sports begin in the fall.

Fighting Owls appoint new head coaches Athletic counselor Alicia Longyear will lead crosscountry; former Owl Kenny Clements takes over water polo. David Tate / Editor-in-Chief clarioneic@ccclarion.com

t the start of a sports season, it’s usually the coaches looking over a sea of new faces, assessing the talent in front of them. This fall, two new faces will belong to those holding the clipboards. Athletic counselor Alicia Longyear and former Citrus athlete Kenny Clements will be taking the reins of the cross-country and men’s water polo teams, respectively. Longyear has had a long personal history with distance running, starting at Claremont High School in 1994. After she stopped competing—but not running—she started mentoring, with assistant coaching stints at CHS, Pomona Pitzer and the University of La Verne. The hire will be Longyear’s first return to coaching since 2007. Since 2004, she’s served as the Citrus College athletics counselor. “I was working on my master’s in counseling while I was at La Verne,” Longyear said. “I knew I loved psychology, I knew I loved athletics [but] I didn’t know how to piece it together. “When I found out that community colleges have these counselors that work with the student-athlete population, I was like, ‘Genius!’” Fall 2013 will be Longyear’s first season as a head coach. Though the team’s first meet isn’t until Sept. 6, she is already running into some challenges. “I’m already noticing there’s a lot of administrative, behind-thescenes stuff that I didn’t have to

“I’m already noticing there’s a lot of administrative, behind-the-scenes stuff that I didn’t have to take care of when I was an assistant coach.” -Alica Longyear

Cross-country head coach take care of when I was an assistant coach,” Longyear said, citing practice scheduling and selecting meets for the team. “Then it’s going to be the hard decisions . . . I never had to sit an athlete down and say, ‘This year, it’s not going to work for you.’” Longyear showed some signs of discomfort when discussing the idea of cuts, as about 40 students have shown interest in joining the team, but there are only 20 spots available. “Those types of tough decisions are new to me,” Longyear said. “But that’s the college system. This is not a walking/jogging class, this is varsity sports.” Taking a fresh approach to college coaching will also extend to Kenny Clements, the newly-appointed men’s water polo coach. He will take over for Crystal Rivas, who coached the team for the past two years. Clements made a lasting impression on the program after playing at Citrus from 1995-96 when he was named a two-time All-American and 1996 Western State Conference player of the year. No Owl has accomplished that feat since. “[It’s] exciting, new. [The job] came a lot sooner than I thought to be honest with you,” said Cle-

ments. “It’s definitely a place I saw myself one day if the opportunity came. I just didn’t think it was going to come this soon.” Though he left Citrus, Clements never left the poolside. After playing for University of La Verne, he translated his success into coaching gigs at Rowland and Montebello High Schools. At Montebello, Clements won three CIF Division III championships, in 2006, 2008 and 2009. Though Clements says he’s still somewhat familiar with the teams of the Western State Conference, there’s still a lot of learning to do before he can start promising league titles. “I haven’t seen any of these guys play, I haven’t seen them play any [opposing] teams, I don’t know what kind of level of talent we have [yet],” he said. “But just from talking to the boys and seeing how they responded to my questions, they seem motivated.” Clements will be responsible for turning around a program that has struggled to just tread water in recent years. The team had only one winning season in the last six years, a decline that started after former head coach Bill Rawls ended a 37year career with a state championship in 2000. Clements, who played under Rawls, hopes to bring the same type of mentality to his own team. “[Rawls] was more into the person, not the player,” Clements said. “That’s what I’ve done, that’s what I think has made me a successful coach. Even though I’m going to work [my players] hard, I’m going to expect and demand a lot out of them; I still care about them as a person—not just as a player.” Students interested in joining cross country or water polo should email Longyear at alongyear@citruscollege.edu and Clements at kclements@citruscollege.edu.

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Rodney Mathews, co-Male Athlete of the Year, has already begun the next step on his journey. Jo Jamison / A&E Editor jjamison@ccclarion.com

he Citrus College male and female athlete of the year awards are presented to students who stand above all others by meeting requirements based on athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. A panel of coaches voted for the prestigious award recipients, who were acknowledged at the annual academic achievement ceremony on May 30 at Citrus College. This year, one of the athletes receiving the award is Rodney Mathews. Mathews has had an incredible career while playing strong safety for the Owls football team at Citrus. He set a new record for the Owls with 54 solo tackles in 2012 and had a team-high 89 total tackles for the season. In 2011 Mathews was a first-team All-West Conference selection and in 2012 he was named the CCCFCA Region IV All-State first-team. He recorded 158 tackles and ranks second in school history with nine interceptions and third with 14 pass breakups. Mathews graduated from Damien High School in 2010. He moved to Texas after high school and played football in a small D2 school. When he decided to return

to California, he was torn between Citrus, Chafee, and Mt. SAC. Of all three schools, Citrus coach Ponciano responded first with much enthusiasm. This ultimately helped Mathews decide that Citrus would be the best school for him. Mathews attended Citrus for two years and has been involved in football the entire time. Playing for the Owls earned him multiple full ride scholarships. When it came time to transfer, the final decision was between Illinois and Fresno State. Fresno was more appealing because the school is in state, and only 3-4 hours away, allowing his parents to come to his games. Mathews transferred and enrolled at Fresno State for the start of the 2013 spring semester. He has incredible speed and agility, running the 40-yard dash in 4.51 sec. The Fresno Bulldogs signed Mathews to build some depth and competition in the strong and free safety positions. Mathews’ teammates are sad to see him go and only had supportive words for him. Traevon Beddard, wide receiver for the Owls said, “He is a great leader and a great mentor.” “He’s one of those people that can offer inspirational words to bring you up when you are down.

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Rodney Mathews (#2) set a record for tackles in a season and was named co-Male Athlete of the Year. He gets you on track with what you need to do,” said Beddard. “He definitely deserves this award, he is a really hard worker. It was a pleasure playing with him. He is a great safety,” said Isaiah Kepley, wide receiver and kicker for the Owls. “Rodney is a great guy on and off the field. He taught us how to stand up and have confidence. He makes

practice fun. He’s just a great guy,” said Michael Ball, wide receiver for the Owls. “Rodney is one of those guys that has a rare combination that every coach loves: athleticism, character, and a degree seeker. He always led by example. He was the guy that always made big plays. He’s a coach’s dream really,” said Ponciano. In addition to having tremen-

dous athletic ability, Mathews is an excellent student. He is currently majoring in mass communications and plans to be a broadcast journalist. His long-term goal is to be a senior analyst and sports anchor at ESPN. Keep up with Rodney Mathews, now playing the safety position for the Fresno Bulldogs at http://www. gobulldogs.com.

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Gabriela Debia, third from left, dives into the pool during a Western State Conference meet against Ventura, LA Valley and Bakersfield Colleges at Citrus on Mar. 29.

Swim team’s first strokes looked promising

After a good first year back, Citrus’ swim team looks forward to building on this year’s success. Melanie Gudino / Managing Editor mgudino@ccclarion.com

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he women’s swim team can dry off with their heads held high at the close of the spring 2013 season. After a two-year hiatus, coach Andrew Silva brought back the women’s swim team. Overall the team has got off to a good start for next season. They placed 18th out of 31in swim meet held Feb 23 at Mt. Sac, and won 103-85 on April 5 against Santa Monica. “Next year’s team will have the benefit of starting their conditioning earlier in the school-year, which will put the swimmers in much better shape by the time our competitive season starts in spring 2014,” says Silva.

Kelsey Droegem“I could not be ueller, Julie Gongwer, Bobbie Mitchell, happier with how Marisa Moreno and this past season Kristen Pampu finished in the top 50 went.” in a March 23 Western State Conference -Andrew Silva meet in Ventura. Women’s swim head coach “Now as the program moves forward we can focus on training at a level that will help us compete against the more established swim teams from the entire state,” said Silva. The Owls also placed top 20 in medley relay events on Feb 23 at Mt Sac. Some key players include Gabriela

Debia who placed 15th at a Valley Glen meet April 19. Chelsea Fujita-Haffner placed 5th in the 50 free on March 15th at LA Valley. Kristen Pampu, Mariana Preciado and Lora Marquez-Salgado took third in the 200 Free Relay on April 19 at Valley Glen. And for the first time in three years, the swim team held a home meet at the Citrus Aquatics Center, which turned out to be a huge success for all players and head coach Silva. “I could not be happier with how this past season went, given that it had been three years since Citrus fielded a women’s swim team,” said Silva. The goal for next season is “to see the team build on the success they had this past year, and continue to improve so we can reach our ultimate goal of competing for a conference title,” says Silva.

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Determination paid off for Jasmine Williams in the form of Citrus’ top athletic honor. Melissa Manghisi/Staff Writer mmanghisi@ccclarion.com Jessica Soto/ Staff Writer jsoto@ccclarion.com

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Jasmine Williams was awarded Female Athlete of the Year for her dedication on and off the pitch. She leaves the program as the alltime leader in points, goals and assists.

once homeless person was recognized May 30 at the 50th Annual Citrus College Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony as the Citrus College Female Athlete of the Year. After losing everything and regaining the strength to overcome tragedy, Jasmine Williams turned her life around and is looking forward to a bright future. The self-motivated Williams compares herself to Olympians as she sets her own personal bar of success on and off the field. “[Female Athlete of the Year] is my biggest accomplishment so far. It’s so overwhelming, I really don’t know what to say,” Williams said. Williams was born and raised in Pasadena and graduated from Pasadena High School in 2010. After graduation her family separated and she decided it was best to find another living situation. Through this difficult time Williams relied on her friends for a place to stay, extra money and per-

sonal support. Vanessa Plascencia, 21, one of Williams best friends, has been by her side through a good portion of her hardships. “Jazzie has struggled throughout her life, and for her to get acknowledged for her tremendous amount of work is amazing,” Plascencia said. “She deserves this more than anyone I know.” After persevering through the family hardships, unstable living situations and financial struggles, Williams returned to her passion: soccer. Her performance on the Citrus College soccer team caught the attention of assistant coach Brian Dorman who observes players trying out every year for teams who are not prepared for the physical and mental strain of collegiate sports. Williams’ greatest attribute is that she is a tremendous competitor with amazing physical ability. “Jasmine was something special,” Dorman said. “We immediately knew she was incredibly physically gifted.” Williams, the star forward for the Citrus Owls, set records in three categories. Williams is the 2012 record holder for points and goals and is tied for the lead in assists. Her 2012 campaign ended with 18 goals and 10 assists, which led to Williams being the recipient of the

“I want to be Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant and Mia Hamm all mixed in one.” -Jasmine Williams

Female Athlete of the Year Western State Conference South Division Player of the Year award for 2012, a woman’s soccer first in Citrus College history. Head coach Tim Tracy said that Williams has brought a high caliber of play to female athletics. “We are so proud of everything Jasmine has accomplished at Citrus and we are proud of her future endeavors at Cal State San Bernardino,” he said. Williams is an inspiration to women’s athletics, by breaking school records, achieving numerous MVP awards and receiving a full soccer scholarship to Cal State San Bernardino. “Don’t think just cause you’re a girl you can’t do something,” Williams said. “We all have the same muscles and the ability to do whatever we put our minds to.” As to how far she anticipates taking her soccer career, Williams replied, “I want to be Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant and Mia Hamm all mixed in one.”

High flyer named co-Male Athlete of Year When it comes to academics and athletic achievement, Kerry Carter claims faith fuels his might. Cristian Manrique / Senior Writer cmanrique@ccclarion.com

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wouldn’t say I’m religious, but my faith is really strong.” Tattoos cover his arms. Most of them depict the life of Jesus. The biggest image is of the “Last Supper.” Kerry Carter is a 6-foot-2-inch, 205-pound basketball player who plays guard for the Citrus College men’s basketball team. He is the 2013 co-winner of the annual Male Athlete of the Year award. The basketball team ended the 2012-2013 season with a 16-11 record and made it into the playoffs as the #17 seed. The Owls made it to California Community College Athletic Association Regional Round Two against #1 Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, but would go on to lose the game 64-78, ending their season. Carter finished the 2012-2013 basketball season with a more than impressive 20.4 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, 2.7 assist per game, and 2.0 steals per game, leading the team with 54 steals. He is the first in program history to attain those numbers. In the 2011-2012 season, the Citrus Owls made it to the final four in state playoffs, but succumbed to Fresno City College 69-71. Carter loves sports. You name it, he has played it: hockey, baseball,

“I think he represents Citrus as well as a student athlete can.” -Chris victor

Men’s basketball head coach soccer. As a kid, he got into basketball and fell in love with it. Carter said he was genuinely happy when his coach gave him the news. Head coach Chris Victor has coached the last three Male Athletes of the Year: Lateef McMullan in 2011, James Walker in 2012 and now Carter in 2013. “It’s an honor to have coached them,” Victor said. “I’m really excited that Kerry is being honored as Athlete of the Year. I think he represents Citrus as well as a student athlete can.” Victor and Carter have been together in the basketball program for three years and their relationship is close and important. Teammate Jevion Roland, who plays guard, described Carter as a perfectionist who is deserving of the award. “He makes others want to work harder, and being around him just creates a lot of positive energy,” Roland said. Carter also appreciates past winners. “It’s nice to have this accolade, following some big-time guys who played basketball before me,” Carter said. “I’m stepping into some big shoes.” Carter plans to transfer to St. Mary’s College of California located

in Moraga, California, where former Citrus and state Athlete of the Year James Walker is playing as well. St. Mary’s has an excellent basketball program, but Carter said he chose St. Mary’s for the private college education that it offers. “Academics is first. Basketball only lasts so long, but the degree I get, that’s gonna be forever,” said Carter, who is majoring in finance. Carter said that he chose finance because “there is always gonna be a need for people who know how to allocate money and how to invest wisely.” Enrolled in 15 units, working a part-time job, weightlifting and playing basketball, it’s all work and no play for Carter. “He wasn’t such a good student when he came here, but leaving Citrus, he is an excellent student,” Victor said. Carter has definitely developed since first coming to Citrus as a grey shirt, yet he found the time to improve his game. “His game has gotten a lot better, He’s a self-made shooter, stronger player, and off the court, he is very mature, extremely responsible,” Victor said. Carter has a deep faith in God and reads the Bible. He expresses some of that faith through his tattoos with several depictions. He also wears a WWJD bracelet; “What Would Jesus Do?” “The most important thing in my life is my faith. None of this is possible without God,” said Carter. “I’ve come along way, especially here at Citrus. I grew up a lot and grew a lot closer to God.”

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Kerry Carter (#3) was awarded Male Athlete of the Year after becoming the first Owl basketball player to average more than 20 points and 5 rebounds in a single season.

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Cafe Cola is back for a taste

This foodie hot spot is sure to stretch your wallet and your waistline. Javier Galaviz / Photo Editor jgalaviz@ccclarion.com David Tate/ Editor-In-Chief clarioneic@ccclarion.com

ust over eight months ago, I wrote a restaurant review on a diner-style burger joint that had abruptly closed days before the review had gone out. As promised in that late-September issue, Café Cola is back—and it’s as if they haven’t missed a beat. Now located just down the street in Covina at the southeast corner of Citrus Ave. and Covina Blvd., the new location is significantly bigger than its predecessor, offering larger, more comfortable seats and an easily accessible restroom conveniently located in the rear of the dining room, not the rear of the kitchen. Luckily, for the experienced Café Cola patron, the restaurant’s owners, cousins Romel (who works the front-of-house) and Addis (who holds down kitchen), have not changed their passion for food. Again, foodies of all levels can expect nothing less than the freshest ingredients and attention to detail that’s not limited to food. Upon entering the new

location, after a long hiatus, Romel, instantly greeted me by name and with a handshake. After feeling flattered by this, I realized that this hospitability wasn’t just limited to me, but expressed to every other person that entered that afternoon. This hospitality, no doubt a reason the dedicated fan base has voluntarily made the location switch and are willing to pay the increased prices. This time around I brought my friend, and Clarion editor-in-chief David Tate, to try it for himself. To share we ordered the musthave Zombie Fries. More like perfectly fried, thick-cut wedges, they’re adorned with personalized combinations that seem endless. On this afternoon, we decided on melted Swiss and provolone cheeses, jalapenos, sautéed onions, mushrooms, pepperoni and thick cut bacon all perfectly drizzled in sweet teriyaki and spicy sriracha sauces. For the burger description, a little insight from Café Cola firsttimer David: The Big Smoov is the bigger, meatier version of the Bully. The patty weighed in at a whopping 10 ounces (and an $11.75 price tag

to match), but it was so delicious I completely forgot about the sixpack abs I’ve been trying to work on for the past month—and the dent in the wallet. The Big Smoov, like almost every other item on the Café Cola menu, is completely customizable. I chose to dress mine with gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeños, bacon and mushrooms topped with barbeque sauce, dubbing my creation the Angry Rough. The crumbly, slightly melted gorgonzola became a cheesy bonding agent that held the whole mix together. It blended with the sweet, savory barbeque sauce to provide a nice contrast to the mellow heat from the jalapenos, but the flavor never overpowered the taste of the beef. Café Cola also offers grilled chicken and fresh sliced prime rib sandwiches. So if you’re one who considers yourself to be a serious eater or have an experienced palate, do yourself the favor, “break away from the value menu monotony,” and check out the good vibes and great flavors served at Café Cola.

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Citrus College student dancers executed a solid closing number at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on May 27.

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Choreography students moved toward the spotlight in a recent recital. Cristian Manrique/Staff Writer cmanrique@ccclarion.com

itrus choreography students displayed their moves at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on May 27. Director Jennifer Allgaier has taught dance at Citrus for three years and directed her first showcase. “Dancing in Heaven” opened with 13 student dancers. They were all dressed in colorful neon clothes making them pop when dancing across the stage together, despite several miscues throughout the scene. The next number “Before the Game…” was choreographed and performed solo by Ricardo Puentes, to the music of Mel Torme. Puentes added audience interaction by pointing toward audience with lights flashing in those directions. The next scene called “Refusal in Belief” was just P-E-R-F-E-C-T. Everything from the choreography to the lights, the mood to the clothes,

the white masks to the music was on point. The routine received the loudest round of applause of the night and set the standard for the remaining numbers. Although a few performances showed promise, no other scenes really came close, leading me to believe that this number would have lent itself to a great finale...but it wasn’t. “Island Grove” was a nice transition number, with choreography by Anthony Clinton, the unmistakable performer who frankly stole the show. Clinton seemed to be in almost every dance, usually center stage. He had an array of moves and could perform any dance style imaginable. Another commendable number was the highly energetic “Detention” Set in a classroom, this scene focused on students stuck in detention who decide to let loose when the teacher steps out, set to music by Sonic Revolution, The Cataracs, and Porter Robinson. Students are required to showcase

their training from their semester-long class in front of a live audience. Overall, the showcase was a success, offering many different styles of dance that voided the few random miscues. The show ended with “Station Surfing,” choreography by Clinton and music by Tyga, Dope, and Madonna. For this number all the students took the stage, including Nina Alas, Katie Amrhein, Art Ball, Trivara Bufford, Haihua Chiang, Anthony Clinton, Shawna Cook, Claudia Espinosa, Courntey Gilbertsen, Archie Guadalupe, Josslyn Lara, Lisa Lopez, Savanna Manzo, Jairus Pecson, Tony Pham, Ricardo Puentes, Leticia Reed, Cammy Sakaue, Tania Salgado, Mariah Sams, Kaori Shimoushiro and Nanami Suzuki. After a bow to thank the audience, the students danced off stage with the satisfaction of knowing all their hard work and training had paid off.

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Cafe Cola’s “Big Smoov” exists to satisfy oversized hunger. At almost $12, you may want to wait until payday for this indulgence.

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Roll on down for affordable sushi Inexpensive, delicious sushi is just a block away.

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Classic Coffee’s chocolate chip scone blends perfectly with any hot or iced beverage.

A ‘classic’ caffeine option True coffee lovers will kick their Starbucks habit after a trip to this local coffee house. Jessica Soto / Staff Writer jsoto@ccclarion.com

idden away in Old Town Glendora is a coffee shop that will cause you to second guess that trip to Starbucks. Classic Coffee, at 141 N. Glendora Blvd, has been in business for nine years. And although this coffee shop may look small it packs some bold flavors. Great tasting coffee and blended drinks along with the homey atmosphere has their customers, including myself, coming back for more. From their most popular drink, the iced chai latte, to its classic vanilla bean frappe, no taste bud

goes unsatisfied. For those looking to grab that quick health conscious breakfast Classic Coffee provides organic steel cut oatmeal for only one dollar while supplies last. And if you are not one of those people looking out for calories then the chocolate chip scone is an ideal pastry for chocolate lovers. If you are not an early riser, no worries, I wake up late just as much as the next person and Classic Coffee is where I get my wake up call before heading to school. So whether you are in the mood for a pastry or a parfait, this coffee shop serves an array of clientele, the majority of whom are students. Now the small extra cost is something that may cause you to shy away. But don’t fret. For example, a venti mocha light frappucino from Starbucks is $4.25 and the large minnie mocha from

Classic Coffee is $4.60. This is the average price difference between all the beverages. The increase in cost is more than worth it. The taste of the coffee is smoother and has a richness to it that Starbucks lacks. The atmosphere is extremely family friendly and the customer service is right on point. Every trip I have made to Classic Coffee there has always been a crowd of people with smiles on their faces. The baristas are friendly and if you don’t know what you are in the mood for they are more than willing to make suggestions. It doesn’t matter if you are a coffee lover or a tea drinker, Classic Coffee is the perfect place to satisfy any craving. So take a drive or a short walk to Old Town Glendora and grab yourself a classic cup.

e were trying to kill time before our classes and our stomachs wanted something different. That’s when we saw Rolling Rice on the corner of Alosta and Citrus Avenues. When we walked in, it was a nice quiet place and people were enjoying their meals. We witnessed the sign stating “Under New Management” and figured we should give it a try. The line had about five or six customers ahead of us and the wait was about ten minutes. A quick glance at the menu revealed the reasonable prices. A California roll is $3.59, a crunch roll is $4.79, and a vegetable roll is $4.59 just to name a few. The menu also includes combo plates costing at most $8.99 (sushi combo), bowls cost no more than $4.89 for (steak bowl), and a variety of sushi combinations. I decided to purchase the California roll plate and my friend got the spicy tuna roll, which both came with a side of vegetables. Our bill was under $15, which is quite

affordable for sushi. When the server brought our food, we were surprised by the amount of preparation put into the plates. Each plate was delicately arranged and looked much more expensive than the $15 price tag. Now all that was left to do was taste the food. A California roll is made with imitation crab, cucumber and avocado, which excites your taste buds. The roll has a soft texture when you bite down and the flavor from the three ingredients, plus some wasabi and soy sauce make the California roll a tasty dish. The spicy tuna is a hand-rolled sushi roll with rice, seaweed, tuna and a dab of mayonnaise. It has a crunchy bite with a spicy taste which together ends with the softness of the rice and tuna all mixed together. The rice and sushi were just splendid. I’m a huge fan of white rice and the rice there was spectacular. The sushi was of great quality too, and the steamed vegetables added to the already impressive meal. After our meal, we were satisfied customers. If you are near Citrus College and enjoy seafood this is a fast, delicious and inexpensive meal to grab after class with friends. Rolling Rice will be a regular stop as we head to school, it should be yours as well.

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AB955 would allow community colleges to raise prices for high-demand courses.

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itrus College: A College of Completion” is a great tagline. In order to move in that direction, the two-tier pricing system for high demand classes should be implemented at Citrus College, so students can graduate and transfer sooner rather than later. AB 955, sponsored by Assemblyman Das Williams, D-Santa Barbara, would allow California colleges to offer in-demand courses during the winter and summer sessions at a higher cost to students. For example, let’s say a student needs English 101 to transfer; all the regularly scheduled class sections are already full. This bill would authorize the governing board of a community college district to establish and maintain an extension program during summer and winter intersessions. Students pay $46 per course unit now. That fee would increase to $184 a unit if the two-tier system became law. Why shouldn’t have the option of paying more to continue their education? Beginning in Fall 2014, priority registration rules will be changing at all community colleges in California. Priority will be given to students who have completed orientation and assessments, who have developed an education plan with a counselor, and also are in good academic standing. Under current priority registration guidelines, freshmen are too often unable find seats in general education, or other classes geared towards their majors. The college system is wasting these deter-

mined students time and money by limiting access. Since the start of funding cuts to public education began in 2008, the solution has been to eliminating classes and decrease enrollments. The Public Policy Institute of California reported in March 2013 that community colleges had dropped about 86,000 students—a 21 percent reduction since 2008. Hundreds of beginning students attempting to add classes at the start of the semester have been turned away, in favor of already matriculated students. This two-tier pricing experiment may reduce the time spent at Citrus College before receiving an AA degree or transferring to a four-year university. This bill is controversial. Lower-income students say they are being punished in favor of so-called, “rich kids,” This is a misrepresentation of the two-tier proposal alternative to streamline educational goals. It is not an attack on the economically disadvantaged. In addition, the proposal states that a percentage of the higher fee would be used for financial aid: “In order to assist in providing access to extension courses for students eligible for the Board of Governors fee waiver, one-third of the revenue collected … shall be used by the district to provide financial assistance to these students.” In the end, students should have the right to explore all alternate educational pathways to achieve their educational plans. Before the legislature rejects this proposal as undemocratic, we should see it in action first. It might just work.

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ommunity college students should not have to pay higher tuition in order to register for classes offered by the TwoTier pricing system. This new method has been discussed by education leaders and may be applied in some colleges by the summer and fall sessions. Assemblyman Das Williams, D-Santa Barbara, introduced TwoTier pricing in Assembly Bill 955 as an alternative route for community colleges to offer addition courses to the expanding student body. So far, two assembly members have signed the bill and are waiting for it to be viewed by the California Legislature. In the past four years, community colleges have experienced huge cuts in state funding that have affect the number of courses offered to students. This has limited enrollment opportunity that is said to decrease due to unavailable classes. This has been of great concern to state leaders who are working to build a system that frees up space in community colleges. The board of community colleges has considered the Two-Tier pricing bill as a way of making demand classes “more accessible” to students who are unable to get a seat in high-demand courses. As this method is slowly sneaking into college systems, it is important for students to understand and prepare for the changes ahead. The two-tier pricing method was created to accommodate overcrowding of students, and give everyone a fair opportunity to get the general education courses needed to graduate. However, many question whether this system is really fair. The TwoTier pricing system will offer guaran-

teed seating but will cause students to pay four times more per unit then regular tuition amount. The students unable to secure a spot in a course that tuition fee are $46 a unit will have to prepare to pay higher tuition. Community Colleges will offer another class but charge students an astounding $184 per unit. Leaving students with a bill of $552 for one class. Community college board members believe that by offering more of the same classes will free up space for lower-income students to have a spot in the regular priced courses. So they hope that students who can afford the higher tuition fee will register in the Two-Tier courses. Therefore leveling the field of opportunity for everyone. However, this is not as simple as it sounds. When it comes down to school fees, whether one can easily afford them, what student wants to pay more? If anyone has the option, we all want to save money. Those who have priority registration and higher registration dates are safe. However, others just working to get better registration are caught with having to pay higher fees to be in the same class. Some of these undergraduates can afford the increase of tuition for high demand classes. But students from lower and middle class families, who don’t have priority registration and don’t have the money to afford these fees, will have limited access to completing their education. The Two-Tier pricing agenda in AB 955 is being passed around assembly committees to be voted on and signed. Though this bill has good intentions to accommodate crowds of students there needs to be practical options that will provide the space needed without creating a divide between upper class and lowerclass students.

CLARIONforum 18 Bike lanes are mandatory, if safety is a priority Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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We all know SoCal drivers aren’t the safest. Citrus College should protect biking students. Melissa Manghisi / Staff Writer mmanghisi@ccclarion.com

itrus College should follow the example set by the Claremont Colleges and make the streets surrounding campus bicycle friendly and permit bicycle use on campus. Foothill Boulevard, Barranca Avenue and Citrus Boulevard geographically border Citrus College. None of these streets have designated bike lanes for riders to travel in safely. Citrus College does have bike racks to lock your bicycles up which are usually quite full. Based on this observation, it appears there is a big enough population that could use a bike lane to access. We need a bike lane surrounding campus for all of our alternative transportation students. Not having a bike lane for cyclists is like not having a cross walk for pedestrians. A proper crosswalk not only provides a marked pathway for students afoot but creating visual signals would accommodate cyclists and motorists traveling the roads safely together.

The Claremont Colleges have developed a bicycle priority zone throughout their campuses. The area five square miles between Monte Vista Avenue and Indian Hill Boulevard down to Bonita Avenue is designated as a bike priority zone in which the bicycles have the right of way. Cars must yield to all cyclists and this creates a very safe environment for the riders and motorists. As Californians we all need to share the road safely. Research shows that having a separate bike lane for cyclists reduces the rate of bike injury by 50 percent. Young people are increasingly looking for alternative transportation. Not many college students can afford a car, insurance and gas on minimum wage. For example, during the recent recession fewer people were working and therefore were commuting less, but even after making it through the recession they are not returning to their personal motor vehicles. In the last 60 years the number of new drivers increased. Now, young people under 40 are driving less than in the past six decades. Though the population

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Bike Lanes like this around Citrus College would help driving and biking students look out for each other. is expected to grow 21 percent by 2040, the number of licensed drivers are expected to decrease. This is one of the reason bike lanes throughout the southland are being expanded. However, students are using skateboards, bikes and Razor scooters on campus. In the general traffic regulation section of the Citrus College Campus rules, states in article I section 5 states:

“No person shall drive or ride a motor driven scooter, motorcycle, skateboard, roller-skates, rollerblades or bicycle on any campus sidewalk.” These rules are not enforced because it is impractical if not impossible to enforce. Students are just using their resources to get to and from class on time. We should modify the rules for certain hours in the evening and

morning permitting bicycle use on campus between 7-10 a.m. and 6-10 p.m. Campus rules are meant to protect students and everyone who visits Citrus College. Students also should be able to bike safely to and from campus and neighboring streets. The availability of bike lanes will help protect drivers and protect the health and safety of everyone.

Being your own doctor may be your best bet With a little extra research, you could be diagnosing yourself the right prescription by NOT stepping foot into the doctor’s office. Cole Petersen / Staff Writer cpetersen@ccclarion.com

eeling sick? In today’s world you have to become a medical researcher just to get the right help. At least that is how many of us feel. Pressure is on doctors to see more and more patients, which means that they have less and less time to spend thoroughly diagnosing our conditions and considering possible treatments. All my life, I have struggled with Attention Deficit Disorder. I managed to make it to age 20 without taking prescription medication. But now that I am juggling work and school, I can no longer do it on my own. In November 2012, I decided to address my problem with my family doctor. She barely listened to me, and gave me a three-month prescription after a 5-minute consultation. She then referred me to a specialist. I had to pay a $50 co-pay for a 10-minute visit. It was almost two months before I could get an appointment with the specialist. During that time I was taking the anti-anxiety medication prescribed by the first doctor. I started losing weight and having muscle pains. Both, I discovered through Internet research, were common side effects of the medication. Finally the time came for my appointment with the specialist. This would be an easy fix, I thought. I was wrong. I was allowed a few minutes of appointment time to describe my side effects. Then I was given yet another prescription to help counteract the side effects from the first. I had to spend $50 for that office visit, and $25 on an additional medication.

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Since I knew little about my condition, I just did what the specialist told me and started taking both medications. I soon developed breathing problems. I often felt like I was going to have a heart attack. So I called up the specialist for an explanation. She said that they were common side effects. So I scheduled another appointment. This time she expressed concern for my health because I had lost 35 pounds in two months. She listened to my problems and took me off all medications. She then gave me a new prescription, and I was charged an additional $50 bill for my 10-minute visit. After yet another $25 visit to the pharmacist, I become discouraged. I started to feel like a lab rat. I was on my fourth medication. The doctors who should have been concerned for me were not. They seemed uncaring and would not give me the time I needed. After two days of taking the fourth med, I developed insomnia. I stayed awake for 56 hours straight and had no appetite. It was then that I realized that I would have to become knowledgeable about my condition and stop relying on doctors. I started to do online research and decided on a drug that might not cause me to develop side effects. The only problem is that my insurance plan will not pay for it. Turns out my insurance carrier only covers the medication until the patient reaches 18 years of age. Unfortunately my ADHD did not just magically disappear on my 18th birthday. I decided to pay the $90 cost to try it anyway. Fortunately for me it worked great! No side effects, no attention deficit problems. This ordeal taught me that it is a do-it yourself world. More and more we are on our own to selfdiagnose. It is up to us to suggest what medications we may need. If we don’t, our suffering may be increase and be prolonged. We have to be informed, and be proactive to work with our doctors for our own benefits.

I decided to address my problem with my family doctor. She barely listened to me, and gave me a three-month prescription after a 5-minute consultation.

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Proposed e-cig ban is misguided A bill making its way through the state legislature won’t solve a nonexistent problem.

his is a call to action fellow students of Citrus College, grab your computers and email your state senator to say “No” to SB 648. SB 648 is a bill proposed by state Senator Tom Corbett to ban vapor products wherever smoking is banned and is currently at the state Senate level. For those unfamiliar with electronic cigarettes, commonly shortened to e-cigarettes, they are small cigarette-shaped inhalers that simulate the act of smoking tobacco. They work by vaporizing a waterbased solution containing nicotine, which users inhale and exhale just like the smoke of conventional cigarettes. Most come with different levels of nicotine concentration from high, middle, low, none and also include flavoring, such as tobacco, mint and cherry. Some advantages of e-cigarettes is that they produce no secondhand smoke, there is no trash involved, unlike cigarette’s butts, and they also ease people off smoking with the level of nicotine by starting at the highest level and easing themselves slowly by reducing the level from high, middle, low, and finally to non-nicotine.

E-cigarettes are relatively new and there is an uncertainty about their health effects. Clearly, they are not benign, as it is well established that nicotine has side effects including increased heart rate and heightened blood pressure, but is preferable over inhaling all the toxins of cigarettes. Regulatory agencies and some health experts aren’t sure. They’re asking questions about the possible side effects of inhaling nicotine vapor, as well as other health risks e-cigarettes may pose -- both to users and to the public. Those calling for tight regulations on e-cigarettes claim that these devices should be deemed illegal until the proper research trials have been conducted to prove that they’re safe. So far, there is no evidence that e-cigarettes impact the health of non-users. People “smoking” an e-cigarette are actually just exhaling water vapor, which all humans do with every breath. The harm of second-hand smoke comes not from the small amounts of nicotine, but from the tar and hundreds of chemicals contained in tobacco. Additionally, e-cigarettes don’t emit tobacco’s smell, so they don’t even offend non-users’ nostrils.

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We believe that if lawmakers are going to ban e-cigarettes, because of unknown health hazards, prove it first, and then decide to ban them and treat them on the same level as cigarettes. But until then, there are no studies to whether they are harmful to users and non-users. Not only would this law do nothing to protect innocent bystanders, but it could actually have a negative impact on the health of tobacco users. As stated above, research is still being done to determine the health effects of e-cigarettes, but there is significant anecdotal evidence of cigarette users switching

to e-cigarettes, in order to satisfy their nicotine cravings while avoiding many of the worst effects of tobacco. There are many former cigarette users who blog on their progress and how they have changed when they switched to e-cigarettes. So, again, grab your computers and write that email to your state senator and tell them to say “No” to SB 648 and stop this nonsense. Instead tell them to tackle a more serious issue. You can visit the California Senate website and see which senator is in your district at http://senate. ca.gov/senators.

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Let peace begin on 100th anniversary A centennial garden should be built for the Citrus community to find peace throughout the day.

ounded in 1915, Citrus College has been serving our community for 98 years. Citrus is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in the state of California. And in two short years, Citrus College will be celebrating its 100th birthday. This should not be overlooked. More than a decade ago, Citrus College student Margaret

Lindemood proposed building a Centennial Peace Garden, to recognize the college’s past, present and future. Now is the time to make her vision a reality. To make this project a successful one, the college will have to reach out to the community for funding. The members of the Citrus College Foundation could be the main supervisors for this project because they know Citrus College the best. The Alumni Association, Student Government, and faculty could all be involved in the fundraising effort. One major factor that needs

to be addressed is who would keep the Centennial Peace Garden running and maintain it. We don’t want to put a bigger workload on the classified staff that works very hard already. To symbolize Citrus’ past 100 years, the Centennial Peace Garden should be a place where visitors can ease their minds in the beautiful surroundings. It should include orange and lemon trees and benches to sit in quiet and relax for a while. A pathway with stones of the history of Citrus’ past would be a nice touch, surrounded by smaller bricks that can be purchased to help fund the foundation.

Birdhouses decorated by the art classes should also be included to welcome the peaceful nature. The Citrus architect students can design the garden by having a design contest that can involve the entire school. Biology classes can be involved by researching water resistant plants that will still be beautiful. These are just a few ideas that we have. The 100th birthday is a special day and something more than a party should be done so it can be remembered long in the future.

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The Ice House Comedy Club located at 24 N. Mentor Ave. in Pasadena is a good place to have a great laugh. Plus, there’s no cover charge, just a two-drink minimum.

Fresh Produce, snacks and handmade goods are abundant at South Pasadena’s Farmers’ Market on Thursday afternoons, located at 913 Meridian Ave.

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y taking the Metro, there are plenty of opportunities to check out a number of cool places in greater Los Angeles. Public transportation is an experience in and of itself and saves you the stress of dealing with LA traffic. The Metro station nearest to Citrus College is located in Pasadena at the 210 freeway and Sierra Madre, and can serve as your gateway to local summer festivities.

Photos courtesy of Chinatown is full of great shops and amazing food options, from dim sum to a la carte. Also, check out the summer concert series offered by radio station KCRW.

El Mercadito is a four-story swapmeet style building in the heart of East LA. Bring your bartering skills and your appetite to this Hispanic hot spot located at 3425 East 1st St. in Los Angeles.

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA offers some of the best modern art in the country located in Little Tokyo at 152 N. Central Ave. After your trip to the museum, stick around the neighborhood for some tasty Japanese cuisine.