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Percentage of Hispanic students enrolled at Citrus College*
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MADRE fire blazes in citrus’ backyard
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Attorney Christopher Keeler presents his findings of the investigation of Trustee Gary Woods to the board of trustees
Residency issue moved up to state attorney’s office By Christian Rodriguez
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n Sept. 10, the Citrus College Board of Trustees meeting began with Area 1 resident and candidate Shawn Millner calling on Trustee Gary Woods to resign from his seat to prevent the voters of the Nov. 5 election the chance of voting for a candidate who is not a true representative of Area 1. “I request that you spare Citrus College as well as the board of trustees, the faculty, staff, the students and most importantly the residents of Area 1 this saga and resign immediately,” Millner said. As defined by the California Attorney General, “Quo Warranto action is filed typically to remove a person from public office. The attorney general must approve all quo warranto actions filed by private individuals. This protects public officers from frivolous lawsuits.” Christopher Keeler from Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost was the attorney hired to advise the board and the ad hoc committee on the allegations that Woods is primarily domiciled in Sierra Madre and not Azusa. Keeler brought forward to the board the results of his investigation. He visited the apartment listed as Woods Azusa residence and noted that is was properly furnished for a primary domicile. - See Woods, pg 3
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Photo taken on Sept. 23 from a balcony in Azusa. The 200+ acre wildfire was first reported at 5:56 p.m. causing three mandatory home evacuations and a 400 firefighter initial response with two helicopters. To ensure Citrus students’ safety, a campus-wide fire drill will be conducted on Wed, Sept. 25 sometime between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Debate focuses on privacy issues vs national security By Jessica Soto
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rivacy or safety. If you had to prioritize them, which would you choose? Constitution Day, Sept. 17, is the anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution in 1789 and as of 2004, it has been used as a day to educate Americans on the Constitution. In celebration of this day, a public forum debate on the topic of personal privacy versus national safety was sponsored by the Associated Students of Citrus College. Debaters Ben Shapiro and Hans Johnson, referenced events from America’s past to the recent mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. Ben Shapiro was hired by Creators Syndicate at age 17 to become the youngest nationally syndicated columnists in the U.S. His work has appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Sun Times and many other publications. Hans Johnson is president of Progressive Victory, a political consultancy in Washington D.C. He is an expert on labor, gay
Jessica Soto Citrus College Clarion LEFT TO RIGHT: Hans Johnson, moderator Dave Milbrandt and Ben Shapiro. To view the debate online, visit www.ccclarion.com.
rights, religious extremism and has helped non-profit organizations expand their advocacy and voter-turnout rates. Moderator Dave Milbrandt, professor of political science, began the debate by asking: “What kind of privacy rights should we have as American citizens?” Shapiro was the first to respond. “Government has the authority and the responsibility to protect us, but by the same token we also have a right against unreasonable search and seizure,” Shapiro said. Johnson responded by saying the conflict regarding unreasonable search and seizure, “comes from an evolving interpretation of the Constitution and an evolving application of the Constitution.” Shapiro retorted by saying evolution of the Constitution could only take place with legislation, not a mere interpretation. He believed this issue is black and white and that individuals, “have to find a way to distinguish between apples and oranges, or we are going to end up with a blanket
regime of surveillance or a blanket regime of no surveillance,” Shapiro said. Tyler Hernandez, president of the ASCC, found himself forming an opinion of his own from this debate. He hopes to see more debates like this one take place at Citrus for the benefit of the students. “When it comes to the rights of government to conduct surveillance on citizens or those who are deemed a possible threat to national security, it really comes down to who we trust in terms of that oversight,” Hernandez said. The questions to follow continued to stir up the conversation. The common denominator amongst the left and the right side debate was brought to light by Johnson when he said, “the standard is not do we have anything to hide, the important principle at stake is do we have oversight.” If Americans want a free society in which privacy is still protected, then society has to police itself to the extent that no matter what it is, “if you see something then say something,” Shapiro said.
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ISSUE “Be makers of things, not just consumers of things, because our future depends on it.” -Dave Peth
Announcements BOT Meeting
The meeting will take place Oct. 1 in CI 159 at 4:15 p.m.
Citrus College Day at the Fair Students, faculty and staff can get FREE admission to the L.A. County Fair TODAY!
ICC BBQ The Inter - Club Counsel will be hosting a barbecue at Finkbiner Park on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m.
Volunteer Fair Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Campus Center Mall
Watercolor Exhibition
Students of Chris Van Winkle’s watercolor class have their paintings on display in the Library until Oct. 4. Gallery hours: Mon. - Thur. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Day
Oct. 9 special guest, Dolores Huerta, will be speaking in the Campus Center at 11:30 a.m.
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Students receive monetary settlement in sexual assault case
Occidental College has reached a settlement with at least 10 current and former students that were a part of a federal complaint. The complaint accused officials at the Eagle Rock campus of repeatedly mishandling allegations of sexual assault. Senior officials at the college agreed to pay the women an undisclosed amount of money under the condition that they did not speak publicly about the handling of their cases. The 10 students
L.A. County sending 500 inmates to Taft Community Correctional Facility
were among 37 who claimed the college deliberately discouraged alleged victims from reporting the sexual assaults. The first complaint was filed in April and has since been revised. It now includes updated allegations from 13 additional people, including some faculty, bringing the total number of complaints to 50.
Los Angeles County supervisors agreed to a contract that officials say will ensure that the most serious inmates serve their full terms. The agreement with the Taft Community Correctional Facility will cost $75 million. It will allow the county to house about 500 long-term inmates therefore freeing up beds in the Los Angeles County jails. Another 500 will be sent to government-run mountain firefighting camps around Los Angeles County. State Senate Speaker Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) discussed a proposal by state leaders to divert funds to programs that would reduce recidivism rather than send inmates to out-of-state lockups. Community activists pressing for alternatives to incarceration objected to the county’s plan to send inmates to Taft. They also said that the shift would create a hardship on family members who will have to travel farther to visit their relatives in jail.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Global
Pope speaks about church obsession with abortion, gay marriage and contraception
Pope Francis made headlines again, giving a statement in which he commented that the Roman Catholic Church has “grown obsessed with abortion, gay marriage, and contraception.” The Rev. Antonio Spadaro, editor-inchief of La Civilta Cattolica, an Italian Jesuit journal whose content is approved by the Vatican, conducted the most recent interview. Pope Francis expressed his concern with the church’s actions
of putting dogma before love and for prioritizing moral doctrines over serving the poor and marginalized. Predecessors, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI believed that the church should be minimized to only “pure” followers. In a vast difference, the pope’s most recent comments did not change church doctrine or policies, but it instantly changed its tone. Source: The New York Times
Source: Los Angeles Times Correction: An article published in issue two of The Clarion had critical flaws. The fill rate was incorrect. It is 101.5 percent not 96.36 percent. The article also misstated Dr. Arvid Spor’s title. Dr. Spor’s correct title is Vice President of Student Services and Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. The article also erroneously reported that there were 35,415 students enrolled at Citrus College for the 2013 fall semester. The statement should have referred to the number of enrollments rather than number of students (one student may enroll in multiple courses). The current number of census enrollments is 37,658. Furthermore, the article mistakenly stated that Citrus College has to meet a certain number of FTES in order to receive funding. The article should have stated, “In order to receive full funding, the college must accrue the total number of FTES allotted to it by the state.”
National
House derailing Obamacare
The GOP-controlled House voted no, once again in an effort to cripple President Barack Obama’s health care law on Sept. 20. This is a part of a risky maneuver that could result in a partial government shutdown. The stop gap funding resolution, which had a vote of 230-189, would keep the government operating after the Oct. 1 start of the new budget year. Republicans hope to keep the government fully funded and defund Obamacare, claiming that
the new health care law is a disaster that would force cutbacks on workers’ hours. The Democratic Senate planned to remove the “defund Obamacare” provision and bring the funding measure back to the House next weekend. While GOP leaders have yet to confirm their plans, the deadline is set for midnight on Monday, Sept. 30. Source: Los Angeles Daily News
THE 1000 BLOCK
INCIDENT REPORTS Field House gets robbed
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Spotlighting banned books Banned Books Week is meant to celebrate the freedom to read. Over the course of history books have been challenged or banned. From “Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret” by Judy Blume to “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker. The books are banned or challenge vary based on city or country standards. However books with controversial topics or depictions have been subject to censorship. The American Library Association condemns censorship and promotes free access to information. The ALA pushes to raise awareness of censorship. To find out more about Banned Books Week visit www.ala.org. This website also has links to the lists of previously challenged or banned books.
On Aug. 19 Campus Safety responded to the Field House regarding multiple thefts from lockers. The reporting party stated that 40 football players had their lockers broken into and items stolen. Head coach Ron Ponciano advised the players to write their names down and list the items that were stolen. Witnesses stated that they observed two African American males inside the Field House with bolt cutters. The Glendora Police Department was contacted for further assistance. 40 lockers were broken into an a total of 34 phones and 18 wallets were stolen.
Indecent exposure
On Aug. 29 campus safety received a report from the Performing Arts building regarding a female who witnessed a male possibly masturbating near the building. The victim stated that the suspect pushed her while in the third floor of the VT building. The victim said that while in the restroom the suspect stood next to her in front of the mirror and she asked the suspect to leave, the suspect did not leave and when the victim attempted to exit the restroom the suspect attempted to stop her while exposing himself. The victim was able to exit the bathroom unharmed.
Reports are provided courtesy of the Citrus College Campus Safety Department. A report is not a statement of guilt.
Victim assaulted in library by suspect with a history of offenses
On Aug. 30 Campus Safety was dispatched to the library regarding a report of a female being attacked. The suspect was described to the Campus Safety officer and upon arrival to the library the officer spotted the suspect leaving and proceeded to stop him. The suspect began to get angry and continued to state that he did not do anything. The victim was standing by the west staircase when the suspect came up behind her from the men’s bathroom and put his arm around her neck and put her into a headlock. The victim said the suspect began to choke her. A witness to the incident stated that he ran toward the victim once he heard the screaming. When the witness confronted the suspect, he released the victim and gathered his belongings and proceed to leave the area. The suspect has previously been caught on campus using the aquatics locker room and showers. The suspect was previously expelled from Mt. San Antonio College for possession of a knife on the campus. A letter was given to the suspect informing him that he was placed on a ten day suspension from the college and a disciplinary hearing was to take place on Sept. 11.
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State attorney general to handle trustee residency issues -Woods, from pg. 1
However Keeler stated the utility bills illustrated little use of the apartment’s water and electricity. After Keeler’s testimony Trustee Edward C. Ortell attempted to conduct a discussion and pleaded with the board to end their “witch hunt” of Woods and their inquiry into his residency. Ortell thought that it was best to discuss that matter then and there while it was “Fresh in our minds,” but was overruled by the board president Susan M. Keith. In spite of this, Ortell said that the board was becoming too embroiled in politics and should get back to discussing matters of education and representing the views of their constituents. Ortell argued that, with an election only a few weeks away an investigation and court trial would only be a waste of the taxpayers’ time and money. Four candidates are challenging Woods ,who has served on the Citrus College board of trustees since 1982. The elections will be held Nov. 5. “We as a board should try to put things back together again and work as a group. We have our differences of opinion but lets stay out of that political arena and get back to educating people. Let the voters decide in just a few weeks and step back and do our job of keeping Citrus one of the finest institutions in the land,” Ortell said. Despite his plea the board voted 3-2, with Woods and Ortell dissenting, to authorize a
Important dates
Dr. Gary L. Woods was first elected to the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees in 1982 and since then has been reelected to consecutive terms Woods, was accused on March 19 by then-Citrus College Faculty Association President John Fincher of living in a home in Sierra Madre, outside the Area 1 district, as opposed to being primarily domiciled in Azusa On Sept. 10, candidate for the Area 1 trustee seat Shawn Millner called on Woods to resign immediately and spare the voters from voting for a candidate who is not a resident of Area 1.
suit in quo warranto into Woods to the state attorney’s office. George Yin, Woods’ attorney, argued that the statement Keeler made only proved Trustee Woods’ residency and commented that the board should do what is best for the district and end any further action against Woods. “In the end, the district board should spare the taxpayers’ precious resources and take no further action on what is looking more and more like a politically motivated ‘witch hunt,’” Yin stated. Students aware of the issue at hand expressed their own opinions on the board of trustees investigations. “I find the whole investigation where Dr. Gary Woods lives is ridiculous. I don’t care if he lives in Upland. As long as he does his job and looks after the students I’m fine,” said Sughra Sharafat, 19, business major. ASCC president Tyler Hernandez has stated that with all the legal issues being thrown back and forth between the board and legal counsel, “I couldn’t possibly comment now before I understand the matter in its entirety.” ASCC vice president Alejandra Morales says that she understands that this is a controversial issue, “that’s been on the agenda for quite some time.” The next board of trustees meeting will be held on Oct. 1. in CI 159.
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STEM majors research nature’s mysteries By Scott Lewis
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tudents and the spoils of their summer research were on display Sept. 17 in the Handy Campus Center, allowing students and faculty to see that Citrus students don’t just learn science, but are able to do science. These 36 students with STEM majors, ranging in age from 19 to 27 performed research over the summer at five institutions in Southern California, including Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton and Oak Crest Institute of Science. Race to STEM and (STEM)2 provided funding of $5,000 to each student for eight weeks of full-time work at the research facilities. Victor Sanchez worked at Cal Poly Pomona in the aerospace engineering lab on object avoidance systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. Victor worked on measurements of aircraft to build a prototype in a computer environment called Athena Vortex Lattice, allowing to thoroughly test the plane’s integrity prior to flight. Though originally planning on transferring to CPP, Victor announced his acceptance to UCLA to study aerospace engineering. When asked what helped with his research, “All the physics I never thought I’d use, I put into use every day” Victor said, “The classes I took at Citrus really prepared me for this research and my future at UCLA.” Sarah Madero was also at CPP working on the genetics of the sea slug Dorid nudibranch. The scientist’s interest in this creature is that they can eat toxic organisms, but repurpose
the toxins for their benefit. Their prevalence over the Earth makes them a great model for evolution by natural selection. Madero’s research focused on the phylogenetics of the slug, that is to study their evolutionary relationships within the group. Her great relationship with the primary investigator has created an offer for a permanent position in the lab if she chooses to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona.“This [research] definitely confirms that this is what I want to do for my career”
“The classes I took at Citrus really prepared me for this research and my future at UCLA” -Victor Sanchez, Student Researcher
Susan Vong was at Cal State Fullerton this summer working at the Gravitational Wave Physics and Astronomy Center. As a current physics major at Citrus, Vong was very excited to get to work in the field using data from LIGO, the Large Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, to measure how space is affected by neutron stars. “This definitely helped decide what I wanted to do. I didn’t know what I wanted to do before, but the research helped my studies and fueled my determine to get my
Ph.D,” Vong remarks regarding her future, now focusing on theoretical physics instead of experimental. Jeff Lopez performed his research at CSU Fullerton as well, working with basil plants to study their ability to clean toxins out of soil, called phytoremediation. The study was focused on a known carcinogen 1,4-Dioxane, which is a byproduct of aluminum manufacturing. Using two control and three test groups of different soil concentrations, Lopez measured how well the basil absorbed the toxin, with great results. Though his major is electrical engineering as a transfer student to CSUF, he notes, “Now that I have done this research, it helps connect the dots in all fields of science. I really appreciate it a lot more.” Marianne Smith, Ph.D. the director of RACE to STEM and the principal investigator of (STEM)2, states that there were 90 strong applicants for the 36 positions in research, making the decision process difficult. “[O]ur partner institutions are really terrific and offer our students extraordinary experiences allowing them to be mentored by scientists involved in cutting-edge research,” says Smith on the benefits for Citrus students involved in the research. For the future, Smith suggests “preparing students for the experience by giving them more opportunity to access and read scientific journal articles before they start.” The students at Citrus are understanding the natural world and are empowered to utilize this knowledge in scientific research. Applications for Summer Research Experience 2014 will be available in January of 2014.
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Legendary activist to speak on campus By Evan Solano
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enowned civil rights advocate and labor leader Dolores Huerta is scheduled to speak Oct. 9 in the Campus Center East Wing at 11:30 a.m. The event, sponsored by ASCC is being held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month long observance and recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino culture. Huerta began her career in human rights activism as co-founder of the United Farm Workers alongside César Chavez, who fought for farm worker’s rights in the 60’s and has devoted her life to social awareness and activism for Hispanic Americans nationwide. In 2002, she created the Dolores Huerta Foundation, which has been involved in creating community leaders as well as speaking out on behalf of the poor, women and immigrants.
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Blood drive draws 94 donors By Sarah Cha
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Citrus Cheer Club rallies fans at the Citrus College vs Moorpark football game.
No shortage of pep in Cheer Club’s step By Jessica Soto
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chool spirit may be hard to come by for those who attend school only to earn a degree and move on to a career, but for students who also want to enjoy college, joining a club or athletic team is a great way to get started. The Citrus Cheer Club is far from lacking in school spirit. In their white, blue and orange uniforms with brightly colored pom-poms, Cheer Club makes sure that the school stays lively. Cheer makes appearances at Club Rush and Springfest as well as participating in the majority of campus events. Cheer Club members make sure their presence is known. They can be found at the athletic events like home football games and soccer games. “The club has been going strong for four semesters,” said vice president Kayleen Ponce, 19, “thanks to the club president Daisy Cardoza.” Cardoza, 20, is in her third year at Citrus College as a social science major.
When Cardoza was a Citrus College freshman, the club had been deactivated. Instead of settling for that, Cardoza pushed to recreate the Citrus Cheer Club. “At first, it was a little rocky,” Cardoza said. But with the help of several previous members and cheer adviser Jamie Richmond, secretary of admissions and records, the club was renewed. Sujae Lopez, professional expert of health science department, is the fall 2013 adviser for the Cheer Club and was herself a Citrus College cheerleader in 1997. Lopez said that she has high hopes for the upcoming semester. She wants the club to become more involved in community events, for example in parades. This is something Lopez hopes will be a useful tool in expanding the size of the club. In order to make the club more diverse in its activities Lopez hopes to get input from each member, “I want to get everyone’s views of what they expect from the [club],” Lopez said. In the push to draw in more dedicated members, the club has changed the way they run tryouts.
In the past tryouts have been a three day experience. Now, hopeful recruits will join in on the campus festivities with the current club members. The purpose is for returning members to spot the individuals who have the drive to promote school spirit. Closed rehearsals will be taking place until Nov. 19, after this date rehearsals will be open to new recruits. The out-of-pocket cost for Cheer Club members ranges from $300-$400. This money pays for the uniform and accessories, such as pom-poms. Over the course of the semester, members become like family, brought together because of their passion. “We love cheering our athletic teams on. Being involved in school functions, and being involved in the community is priceless” Cardoza said. Cheer Club can be seen practicing outside of the cosmotology building. The 2013-2014 Cheer Club team lineup was finalized in May, but future cheer members can contact Citruscollegecheer@ gmail.com for more information.
Connecting with anime By Jordon Lowndes
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he mood was tense, with the two debate teams anxiously waiting to sway their audience. The referee pounded his gavel to demand silence, causing all present to reluctantly hold their peace. The Pokémon vs. Digimon debate was about to begin. Despite having a bias for Digimon, Anime Connection club president Christian Hernandez, 20, agreed with the audience that the Pokémon team had stronger arguments for the superiority of their franchise. For him, the debate will hopefully be the first of many. “We wanted to try something new with the club by having less business and more anime,” Hernandez said. Anime Connection meets every Thursday at noon in the Campus Center executive boardroom. Activities and discussions, such as the debate, were recently added to the meetings to give club members an opportunity to express their enthusiasm for Japanese animation. Club vice president Europa Henriquez, 21, believes that Anime Connection gives its members
another reason to come to campus every week. “The club is full of people who love anime and want to make friends,” Henriquez said. “We want to bring people together by having contests, events, workshops and discussions about anime.” Meetings will also be followed by anime viewings, unlike previous semesters where viewings were held on separate days. According to club member Aaron Del Angel, 28, the number of core club members rarely grew to more than 20 during its early days a decade ago. The club’s larger size, with roughly 30 club members throughout last semester, is a more recent phenomenon. “It wasn’t as big as it is now,” Del Angel said. Club member Gorky Gomez, 20, said that his favorite club event is the Maid Café, a fundraiser inspired by a restaurant subtype in Japan. “We tried selling some iced coffee and treats to people,” Gomez said. “We got some females to dress as maids and some guys in really nice clothes like it was a really fancy café.” Other past club events include trips to Little Tokyo, Quidditch tournaments between other clubs, modeled after the broom-riding sport from the Harry Potter series, and outings to conventions. “Anime brings people together,” Gomez said. “There’s so many things to talk about with anime. It’s endless.”
he Campus Center Mall had gasps, laughs, and conversations from students who went to donate blood at the mobile Huntington Hospital Blood Drive booth Sept. 16, 17 and 19. As a reward, donors were given coupons for a free pint of Baskin-Robbins ice cream. According to Jackie Baca-Geary, donor recruiter of Huntington Hospital, the booth expected an average of 30 to 35 people coming to donate each day. Baca-Geary said that 94 students successfully donated blood this year. This counts for about a third of the 264 pints donated during the Red Cross Cesar Chavez Blood Drive. Blood donations from those with an iron-deficiency or other specific health problems are discouraged. “There’s a lot of people who try to donate blood, but they can’t,” Baca-Geary said. One pint of blood may save two to three lives, as parts of the blood are separated and put into use as plasma, red and white blood cells, whole blood, depending upon the specific needs of each recipient. Destinee Cherry, 17, is a first-time donor. “It’s something I should’ve done that I never got the chance to [...]. There’s no consequence in giving blood. I think the reward is greater than the consequence,” Cherry said. For Adrienne Thompson, the student activities supervisor, donating blood hits close to home. “I had a roommate whose baby was diagnosed with leukemia at 9 months,” Thompson said. “The night before his first birthday, he was in a crisis situation and he received a blood donation that saved his life. Once you’ve had a family member who has received a blood transfusion, you realize just how important it is.”
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Anime Connection president Christian Hernandez, 20, shows off just a few of the manga series that the club enjoys to Ota Ponce, 18.
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Students Gather around different club tables on Sept. 18 during Club Rush to find clubs that fit their fancy.
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members of a new club on campus, Native American Student Association, (from left to right: Manuel Ramirez, 31, and Manuel Cisneros) look forward to additions to their club.
Rocket Owls (from left to right) Chris Faraj, 31, Oishee Shemontee, 18, and Jaclyn O’Hara, 21, display their work from the previous semester to draw in new members.
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urrounded by a festive and friendly atmosphere, students of Citrus College gathered in the Campus Center Mall on Sept. 18 and 19 to attend this semester’s Club Rush. The event happens every semester and is created for and by the students to introduce new and returning clubs and to serve as a platform for clubs to recruit members. Some students find that club membership enhances the college experience. Emily Bennion, 20, first heard about the Swing Club during Spring 2013 Club Rush and now serves as club secretary. “It’s a friendly environment where you can meet new people and make new friends,” Bennion said. Debuting clubs include Students for Free Knowledge, an open forum for skill and knowledge, and the Costuming Club, which focuses specifically on costumes and cosplay, the act of dressing in costumes. The Chinese Culture Club (CCC) is a new club focused on encouraging cultural diversity.
Cheer Club member Karla Cervantes, 19, looks on as Toy Lemmons, 21 (left), and Josh Gonzales, 21 (right), sign up for more information regarding the clubs activities.
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“We introduce the Chinese culture, the Chinese tradition, teach simple Chinese, and introduce Chinese food,” said Yulin Wu, the president of CCC. The Native American Student Association’s booth was hosted by club member Manuel Ramirez, 31. It’s a recent club formed to provide a place where Native Americans and other ethnicities can join and collaborate, feel welcome, and learn about Native American culture. “We will have culturally related events such as pow-wows, trips to museums, art-festivals, and anything related to the arts,” Ramirez said. Students who are interested in joining or creating a club can find out more during Inter-Club Council (ICC) meetings every Monday at 2:40 p.m. in the Campus Center Executive Boardroom, or by speaking to the person working at the Host Desk in the Campus Center West Wing. For complete list of current clubs, visit the Office of Student Life in the Campus Center.
By mid-afternoon the Campus Center Mall was full of potential club members interacting with current club members.
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How do you make friends at Citrus?
Karla Cervantes, 19 Business Major San Bernardino “Getting involved with clubs, like cheer.” Swing dancers Gustavo Garcia II, 22, and partner Emily Bennion, 20, perform a small dance to showcase their club’s talent.
Stacia Phillips, 23, of the Gay Straight Alliance advertises rainbow cell phone chains for one dollar donations by shouting, “Ask me about my rainbow!”
Daniel Lomeli, 20, dressed up as tree at Club Rush to promote Earth Club.
Sam Kirklin, 18 Medicine Major Hacienda Heights “The best way to make friends is getting involved in school and getting involved in clubs.”
Anime Club members discuss the displayed anime to possible members at Club Rush on Sept. 18-19.
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Women golfers off to a historic start, look to stay consistent By Dillon Cooper
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he start of the fall 2013 season started off on a promising note. The Citrus women’s golf team ended fall 2012 at the Western State Conference Championships where the five players that represented Citrus that day shot a 415 on day one and a 419 on day two. The fall 2013 team traveled to Palm Springs to play in the Desert Classic Invitational at Indian Canyons Golf Course. The women’s team shot an impressive 344 in the first round. Kandace Delgado, 21, led the team by shooting a 75 on day one with Paramee Suwantanma, 20, right behind her with a 76. On day two, the Owls improved even more, ending with a team score of 342. This is their best round of golf shot since head coach Julian “Trip” Horton began working with the team in 2005. Their total score for the tournament was 686 and worthy of a sixth place finish out of 13 schools. Palomar College finished in firstplace with a team score of 602. “We were happy,” Suwantanma said, “it’s going to get better.” Suwantanma shot an 85 on day two. Suwantanma, whose strengths lie in her consistent driver, shot a total
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Sophomore Marisa Piceno practices her shot at The Range at Citrus. of 161 over the two days. Delgado led the Owls by shooting a 157 in the Desert Classic. She was described by Horton as a player that has a very positive outlook and is good at chipping. A second year player, she has the experience and skill to adjust when the mechanics of her shot need to be fixed. “I enjoy being out there,” Delgado said, “It was exciting. You have to go hard or go home.” Delgado has the power, Horton said. She just needs to be more confident in her putting ability. Deondra “Oni” Alcantara, 20, who has been playing golf for four years, was very excited to hear that the team was off to a good start. “We were all very excited and cheering for Citrus,” Alcantara
said, “we strive to beat our personal records.” Alcantara shot a combined total of 182 at Palm Springs with a 94 on day one and an 88 on day two. The team needs to keep lowering their scores and working on their weaknesses, by practicing and working on all aspects of the game, Alcantara said. Kristen Masters, 26, showed the greatest improvement during the two days at Palm Springs. Masters lowered her score from 99 on day 1 to 87 on day two for a total of 12 strokes. “I was so excited to score an 87,” Masters said. “It was my best year in the year and a half I have been playing golf. It was a great weekend for the team.” “We need to keep consistent and have support for one another,” Masters said. Katherine De La Torre, 19, is a first-year player with a passion for the game. “She doesn’t want to take breaks, she is always willing to learn,” said assistant coach Caitlin Smith. As a first year player, De La Torre is relieved the first tournament is out of the way. “The first tournament is always the scary one, we can only improve from there,” De La Torre said. Horton described second year player Marisa Piceno, 19, as fundamentally sound. “I don’t let things get to me,” Pi-
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he Citrus Owls played Sept. 21 against the unbeaten Grossmont Griffins who averaged 64 points a game in their first two games only to be crushed by the Owls. The Owls not only dealt Grossmont their first loss, but left them in panic mode after a 39-14 thrashing. Grossmont was putting up video game like numbers in their first two games by averaging 64 points while only allowing 21 total points. After walking over their first two opponents, the Griffins finally found themselves on the field with someone their own size. Griffins quarterback William Abt, 7, averaged 439 passing yards in the two previous games but only managed 250 yards this game. Entering Saturday’s contest, the Owls had one of the top defenses in the state, leading all schools in the state in sacks. Pressure was applied right away, as it was apparent the Griffins offensive line could not contain the Owls pass rush. The Griffins offensive line allowed six sacks and were unable to get the running game going. After giving up only 21 points in the first two games, Griffins defensive back Francisco Rodriguez said
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The Owls offense runs the ball up the middle to keep the clock ticking. The Owls had 201 rushing yards during the game. that the team “just didn’t execute the game plan […] but I take responsibility.” Owls quarterback Larry Cutbirth displayed another dominating performance, throwing for 199 yards and three touchdowns and used his legs for some big first downs throughout the game to keep drives alive. Owls defensive back and Central Conference Defensive Player of the week Derek Calderon, 19, intercepted the ball in the second quarter for a 68-yard touchdown putting a dent in any comeback. Griffin hearts immediately sank. Griffins head coach Mike Jordon said “they’re a lot better (than the Griffins first two opponents)[…]we played a real team out there today.” Emmanuel Pooler, 21, led the Owls in rushing with 73 yards and ran for a 31-yard touchdown that was effectively the final nail in the
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Justin Williams, 7, and Scott Calles, 18, celebrate the first touchdown of the game. coffin of the Griffins. On a negative note Charles Flowers, 24, was getting burned the whole game earning the majority of the pass interference calls that kept the chains moving and keeping hope alive for the Griffins. Looking forward to the big rivalry game against Mt. San Antonio College Sept. 28 at 6 p.m., Owls defensive back Braxton Brown says the team just needs to “stay humble,
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Head coach Julian “Trip” Horton discusses the first tournament of the season with the golf team. ceno said, “new hole, different attitude.” Piceno improved by a total of six strokes in the first two tournaments and is hoping her scores just keep getting better throughout the season. “You can never be perfect at golf,
you can practice, but perfection is unattainable,” said head coach Horton. The women’s golf team will hit the green next in their only round of the season at their home course at San Dimas Canyon for a WSC round on Oct. 9 at 11 a.m.
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Local cinematic blast from the past Long running theater rekindles the golden age of cinema to younger generation of patrons.
By Evan Solano
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he Foothill Regency 10 Theater located on Alosta and Citrus Ave, right down the street from Citrus College, is well known for maintaining the lowest priced movie tickets in the area. Now, every Tuesday night, the long running theater also operates as a cinematic time machine. The theater hosts “Flashback Tuesdays,” a collaborative effort between the Azusa Film Society and nukethefridge.com, an online blog dedicated to all things comics, film and TV. The theater shows movies spanning the past four decades of sci-fi, action, and comedy cinema. These weekly events are open to the public, including Citrus College students, and they feature trivia and costume contests that relate to the featured movie. For less than half the cost of your standard movie ticket, students and their friends can gather on Tuesdays to experience and relive some of their favorite movies untouched by digital sound or new special effects.
Recent films that have been shown at the Regency include “The Shining” (1980), “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “The Pink Panther” (1963), “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan” (1982), “Batman” (1989), and “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968). Moviegoers were recently treated to a screening of Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic, Reservoir Dogs, starring Harvey Keitel (Moonrise Kingdom, Pulp Fiction) and Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire, Ghost World). The Azusa Film Society is screening these movies to reach a younger generation of moviegoers. There is a lost romanticism in modern cinema. With a rise in Internet piracy and illegal torrenting or downloading of movies, younger moviegoers tend to rely on instant gratification rather than the experience of theater-going. Azusa Film Society is rekindling that passion for moviegoing that has been lost to the ease of relying on portable devices and illegal downloading. They are bridging the generation gap in film appreciation by providing students and the public with an opportunity to relive cinema history. The Film Society meets at the Regency Foothill Theater every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6.
A taste of South America By Dillon Cooper
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ooking for a mom and pop restaurant with cozy décor and amazing food? You do not need to look further than Glendora. Rika’s Empanadas brings that South American taste and comfort right to your backyard. This Argentine-style restaurant delivers its customers amazing food with a friendly and inviting staff. Known for their variety of empanadas, beef, ham and cheese (my personal favorite), chicken and mushrooms, caprese, bacon and prunes are among the selections. They cost as little as $1.99 each. With huge taste in such a small portion, you will be left wanting more. The taste that hits your mouth is something you will never forget and you will go home raving to your family and friends. The empanadas are simply a must-have item, something no one should go without. Rika’s is also known for their Argentine style pizza. The Romanola, a stuffed pizza, which comes with pepperoni and
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Rika’s Empanadas is well known for their delicious South American courses. the biggest sandwiches you will sausage, is a favorite of mine ever see. and something I often eat. The first bite, like most amazing Are you a veggie lover who dishes, is the best part. Tearing loves to eat pizza? Rika’s has off that piece of beef and feelyou covered. Artichoke hearts ing it graze over your taste buds and bell peppers star in this veg- is something you will remember gie favorite. for days. If you are anything like Pizza prices range from a small me, you will never forget it. $12.49 to $17.49, which will get With Rika’s Empanadas dishing you a large. out gourmet food for cheap, this My favorite, and the reason I family restaurant is always an opcome to Rika’s, and will continue tion for a first date, a family outto come to this fine establish- ing, or call ahead and get it to go. ment, is their milanesa sandwich. This breaded fried beef is a piece of beauty. Just looking at Rika’s Empanadas the sandwich can cause one’s 150 S. Grand Avenue mouth to water and eyes to bulge. Glendora, CA Come prepared to devour one of
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Editorial
Don’t tell us what we can’t handle
We live in the land of the free, kind of. It seems odd that in a country where there is freedom of speech and social media is being used to catalyze freedom of expression, there is censorship. When it comes to the activities people enjoy in their leisure time like reading or going on social media websites, some organizations want to limit the options. Across the country there are local policies stating what is appropriate for public consumption. In light of Banned Books Week, from Sept. 22 - 28, and its new counterpart Banned Websites Awareness Day on Sept. 25, it’s rather appropriate to recognize that censorship takes place nationwide. The Hayden Memorial Library is celebrating this event with a banned books display on the first floor across from the reference desk. Banned Books Week is meant to put banned and challenged books in the spotlight. Librarians, booksellers, publishers and journalists showcase the books that have been, in a sense, “blacklisted” to celebrate the freedom to read. Books that have been challenged range from “Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, for profanity, to “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, challenged for its conflict with “community values.” American classics like these teach profound lessons about our history. To say that an American classic like “ The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain should be challenged for putting the spotlight on the reality of our history is just foolish. These books may have content with vulgarity, racial slurs and sexually explicit images, but these books also contain information about the historic background we all come from. America’s past is not a spotless one. Individuals were be-
ing beaten and killed due to their skin color or their sexual orientation. Adultery occurred. Vulgarity was used. The reality is these things still happen. Hate crimes still occur, spouses still cheat, and vulgarity is not a secret. History, more often than not, does in fact repeat itself. That being said, why are empowered entities trying to shield people from the history that their ancestors created and that we all get taught in school. The biggest issue is the depiction of history being written about because it displeases people. In 2010 the Merriam-Webster Dictionary was challenged due to its “sexually graphic” definition of “oral sex.” Challenging a book based on the definition of something that is taught in sex education in classes is outrageous. Part of growing up and getting an education is learning how to differentiate between useless and worthwhile information. To deprive individuals of this right is a perversion of the educational experience. Censorship merely provokes an individual’s curiosity, especially children. It is understandable that there are some things that children should not see or read until maturity, but this is not something for the government or any other organization to decide. Parents are the responsible party when it comes to children, therefore if a parent wants their child to read David Pilkey’s “Captain Underpants,” banned for its offensive language and dubbed “unsuited for age group,” then that is their prerogative. In a country with so many freedoms, one would think that having the choice of what we can or cannot read would remain uncharted territory, but this is not the case. Censorship should be a thing of the past. It is 2013, the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular, should be prevalent.
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As Americans we are lucky to have the freedoms that we have. But what is the use if we don’t take advantage of them. Instead of allowing our mouths to be covered and our minds to be closed we should make it well known that we know what is best for us and our children, not an outside third party. So empower yourself and read the banned or challenged books. Don’t allow someone or something tell you what you can’t handle.
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Dear Students, As many of you know, on Constitution Day ASCC discussed a resolution to condemn the National Security Agency for their violation of our 4th Amendment right to privacy. Concerned students of the club Young Americans for Liberty, petitioned the Associated Students of Citrus College to pass the resolution at hand. Even with the hundreds of signatures and tens of students attending the meetings, it failed 7-3-2. During the meeting, valid concerns were raised from ASCC members, such as what type of impact student government could really make on the national frontier. In 1977, Michigan State University and Stanford University voted to divest connections from South Africa in protest for racial segregation enforced by the countries National Party. By 1988, 154 colleges including the University
of California had passed similar measures, setting the stage for national involvement, ultimately ending the country’s apartheid. One may say, “Those are big names, how can we as a California Community College system do the same?” As the California Community College System, we are the biggest college system in the entire world, with over 2.4 million students. This resolution had the potential to become something more influential than what it appeared. A second concern was that this should be taken to our local representatives. While this is reasonable, they miss one key aspect. Citrus College hosts about 1000 students from foreign nations every year, whom have no representative in our government and are affected by the NSA’s overreach. We are the only elected representative voice they have in America. YAL recognized this, which is why they attempted to gather signatures from foreign
students specifically. Foreign students were part of this movement. After the meeting, there was a “Privacy vs. Security” forum with Hans Johnson of Progressive Victory and Ben Shapiro, a columnist and lawyer from Harvard Law. One is conservative, the other liberal, and although they disagreed on minor issues they both agreed: the NSA requires oversight. The vice president of YAL asked them both about the resolution which failed, and both stressed the importance and impact that students can have. Although I am disappointed in the fact that the resolution failed, I am glad that it made people think about the issue. Days following the vote, students approached me and thanked me for at least trying. My response has been, “I was elected to represent you, through thick and thin.” Gabriel Nadales ASCC Legislative Liaison
Do you believe that certain books should be banned? Peter Alvarez, 19 Animation major Ontario, Calif.
Adriana Salcido, 19 Environmental studies major Pomona, Calif.
“No, I don’t believe any book should be banned. A book is a piece of art.”
“Yes. Some books should be banned because of what they contain. It could be sexual or violent and we are not sure who will be reading it.”
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