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Local bar crawl ideas Bay Area trails to hike this summer Culinary Arts: Hustle and grind
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Courtney’s Book Corner: summer reading reccomendations Protest dos and dont’s
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The end of Trumpism around the world “1954” by Jim Jordan “Men” by Julie Delgado
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“This Baptism is an act of self-love” by Nikolas Andrieu DVC Roots thinks about the world
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Vinyl records spin once again for fans Masthead and staff photo
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Letter From the editors
Hello readers of DVC! Thank you for picking up a copy of Ink magazine. This publication is the culmination of a semester’s worth of hard work, and we hope you have as much fun reading it as we did crafting it. A big thank you to our adviser Mary Mazzocco and our lab coordinator Julius Rea, for their patience and guidance throughout this process. Nikki would like to thank the Inquirer’s news editor this semester, Will Nevin, along with her friends and parents for their continued support. She will continue to hone her journalistic craft at the University of Nevada, Reno this fall. Frank would like to thank the entire staff, especially editors Nikki Moylan, Erin Smith, Will Nevin, Geoffrey Weseman, Kayla Robinson and Trevor Cheitlin for all their hard work. Enjoy, and have a great summer. Yours truly, Nikki Moylan and Frank Guitron, co-editors in chief, Spring 2017
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breaking ground
new concord hot spot opening this fall
by erin smith
Come Fall 2017, the students of Di- orful water features. There will be an ablo Valley College may have access to emphasis on unique eateries in lieu of a new 30-acre, $100 million shopping typical chain, mall-worthy restaurants. center right off of InThe preliminary viterstate 680 on Dia- “They can stop by and sual even shows some mond Boulevard. swanky outdoor dining find all their needs The previous occuareas. met... As part of the pant, a Chevron corThe idea is to invite porate campus, has theater, it’s the first full people to stay a little been demolished and luxury iMax theater in bit longer and linger in CenterCal has been the space. The hope is the country.” busy bringing new life the city will eventualinto the property. They ly sanction events and ~FRED BRUNING have already broken programs in the new CENTERCAL CEO ground and are planhot spot. ning to fill the 375,000 With the addition of square foot space with 50 tenants. The a 365 Whole Foods grocery store and a mock-ups show a modern space with large fitness center slated to go in, the lush landscaping, pedestrian-friendly CEO of CenterCal, Fred Bruning, emwalkways, ambient lighting and col- phasized the importance of creating a
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cohesive space that will be frequented by locals, and out-of-towners alike. “They can stop by and find all their needs met," he said. “As part of the theater, it's the first full luxury iMax theater in the country." It will feature reclining seats along with full restaurant and bar services. Students will soon be able to grab a beer or glass of wine and a restaurant quality meal while enjoying a Friday night premiere. Why Concord? Bruning mentioned the surrounding shopping areas, The Willows and Sunvalley Mall. "It's a wonderful trade area," he said, but the mall has become outdated and The Veranda will be "cutting edge" in comparison. “I’ve been working on this project
since December 2016. The plan is to open November of this year, before the holidays,” said Frank Abejo, Concord Principal Planner. He confirmed, “They do have a pavilion plaza area for programming, but they won’t conflict with what’s going on downtown.” So the Todos Santos’ Monday evening “Off the Grid” food trucks meeting and Thursday evening farmers market are safe. “It’s gonna be a mix of office, commercial and retail. The area is prime for that kind of thing,” Abejo continued. As far as what’s going to fill the space Abejo said, “The one’s we do know that have signed a lease is a movie theater with an iMax, Pete’s Coffee, Whole Foods 365 Market, a Super Duper Burger with a drive-thru,” as well as a Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us. “We’re hoping The Veranda will be
an attractive place for students,” he concluded.
“It’s gonna be a mix of office, commercial and retail.” ~FRANK ABEJO CONCORD PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Students may have noticed the adjacent DVC Plaza has remained unoccupied for quite some time, since about 2014. According to Pleasant Hill Senior Planner Troy Fujiimoto, the space is essentially being split in two, remodeled and upgraded. The northern half is slated to become a CarMax, although the permit hasn’t been fully approved yet, but according to EastBayTimes.com, a
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judge has cleared the way for a 50-foot sign to be built for the company. The south end is going through the building permit process, “We hope that it get’s going, it’s taken longer than thought.” As far as what we can look forward to, the question still remains. “We don’t know who’s coming in yet,” said Fujimoto, but it will be a mix of retail and restaurants. Bruning said he hopes The Veranda will fill in the gaps of what offerings are missing in Concord and act as a “pressure relief valve” for Walnut Creek. The completion of a project of this magnitude often has a positive effect on other dormant properties, giving hope for DVC Plaza. “It focuses a light on Concord and encourages more projects to be completed,” said Bruning.
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Homelessness on the Rise
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“30 percent of former foster youth surveyed were homeless while attending community college.” ~Wisconsin Hope Lab Homeless and food scarcity study 2016
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fter a long day of classes at Diablo Valley College students just want go home and relax. While a majority of students around the nation are able to drive home and unwind, unfortunately, 14 percent of the national student body in community college does not have a permanent living space to call their own. In 2016, a nationwide homeless and food scarcity study done by the Wisconsin Hope Lab and the Association of Community College Trustees, found an increase in homeless students attending community colleges. The study found one in 10 students nationwide do not have a permanent living space, and one in 20 students in suburbs, (5 percent), are either homeless on the street or couch surfing at a friend’s house. Beth Hauscarriague, dean of Counseling and Enrollment Services at DVC, has been working throughout the country; helping displaced students and homeless people in county hospitals and other universities for over 37 years. “Sometimes people travel thousands of miles just to experience the stories they hear about the community in Berkeley. When they find out how hard it is to afford housing and food, tragedy happens. Thousands of people are being discharged from a hospital or jail every day without a confirmed place to live.” The Wisconsin Hope Lab study found the homeless rate for former foster youth was even higher: 30 percent. What’s more, one-third of the students experiencing food or housing insecurity were both working and on financial aid. Lack of affordable housing and a nation unwilling to build more cities and highways has created a terrible situation where one-third of disenfranchised students are working and receiving financial aid but still cannot find a secure place to live. Institutions such as hospitals, correction facilities, jails, universities and other government programs are ignoring peoples’ ability to find shelter after being released. Hauscarriague describes why our society ignores such a massive issue. “Since many institutions do not ask about housing displacement after being released into the public, we cannot track and identify (a homeless person). Homelessness is a dirty word that no one wants to discuss. Stereotypes exist of people who are homeless, some of the most admiral people I know, were homeless.” When asked for information about homeless statistics at DVC, multiple administrators as well as police officers could not publicly discuss any information regarding homeless and transient students.
in Community College by Will Nevin “When homeless or transient (couch surfing) students register for college they sometimes use a friend’s house or an old address. The lack of information we can gather, combined with ensuring student confidentiality, makes disclosing personal information such as homeless numbers for a particular university, an impossibility. Essentially, the only way we can know if a student is homeless or displaced is if they either request tuition fee assistance or come in contact with police,” said Hauscarriague. Over the last three months, there have been multiple cases of homeless or transient people near the DVC campus and surrounding Pleasant Hill community, coming into contact with the Pleasant Hill and DVC police. Some of the reports from March read: “30 Golf Club Road / Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill. Transient female asleep behind business refusing to leave. Local transient contacted and determined she had already been served a PC 602, Trespass form on 3-1-17.” “707 Contra Costa Blvd. / Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. Caucasian Homeless persons loitering IFO Safeway. NFD.” “1946 Contra Costa Blvd. / Woodsworth Ln. Pleasant Hill. Hosanna 1HR Cleaner. Homeless males fighting in the back near a dumpster.” “1978 Patricia Dr. / Mazie Dr. Pleasant Hill. Concerned about transient subjects who are staying at the house across the street while the owner is in the hospital. She does not think they have permission to be there.” Across Golf Club Road, near the old DVC Plaza, there is a transient homeless community living in Chilpancingo Park and along the trail next to Grayson Creek. The park is covered in trash, bicycles, tents and make-shift sleeping areas. “This is our home. It pisses me off that people think we’re artistic or choose to live like this. We’re the bottom of the bottom. Some older guys around here are much more aggressive towards regular people since everything around here is most likely stolen,” said Barney, a 24-yearold homeless student, who lives in the community and wishes to remain anonymous. How many more homeless students need to exist before our community and nation reacts?
“One-third of community college students experiencing food and/or housing insecurity were both working and receiving financial aid.” ~Wisconsin Hope Lab Homeless and food scarcity study 2016
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Pumped up kicks return to the bay Photos and story by Mark Lindahl
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he biggest sneaker event in the nation rolled into the Bay shoe cleaning products, a clothing brand, other gear. It’s a grand Area on April 29. SneakerCon brought out all of the stage to showcase what they can add to the community. sneaker heads in the community. The shoe fiends were One company, NuKixx, was at the event purely to sell prodout in full force getting their kicks ready to sell, trade, or ucts. Shoe cleaners, leather stain repellent, and a water repellent just show off. were all available. The line took over an hour just to get into the building. Even “We have been in the shoe cleaning business for seven years, with the hot sun beating down on everyone as they waited in and this specific product we are selling today has been out for line outside, the excitement could still be felt in the air. People about a year,” NuKixx owner Bryan Waldrip said. While this actually willing to wear their shoes out on was their first SneakerCon event they have the streets were showing them off to fellow attended in the Bay Area, they have traveled “...this specific product we patrons. Believe it or not these “collectors” to other sneaker conventions including Los are selling today has been Angeles, Oakland, and Arizona. rarely or never wear the insanely priced footwear the seek. Tommy Kates, an employee of NuKixx, out for about a year.” Sneaker culture has taken off in recent when asked whether he thought that not years and become an integral part of pop having shoes at their stand would hurt their ~Bryan Waldrip NuKixx owner culture. The most popular shoes on the chances of attracting business, said, “Most market right now, the Yeezy Boost 350 v2 definitely. We are going to get a few pairs by Adidas x Kanye West, retails for $220, of shoes next time to attract more people.” but the resale price for these shoes shoots up to anywhere from But they still feel like their product is going to be the main $500 to $900. With a guarantee of at least 100 percent profit on source of income based on its versatility. Not only does it keep the return, many people try to take advantage of the market. your kicks in pristine condition, but “it works for your hats, it With SneakerCon becoming so widely known the event is works for any type of vehicle, it works for the interior, it works used as a market place to buy and sell these highly sought af- for your carpet, or your bed, whatever you name you got it,” ter sneakers. Deals are able to be negotiated, and many sneaker Kates said. heads are in the game just for the satisfaction of hooking people On the other end of the spectrum, there are companies just up with their “grails,” or a certain item they have been looking for getting their feet wet and trying to spread their name throughout for quite some time. the community. Many people come to advertise their company, whether it be At another stand just down the hall Harrison Nevel, from At-
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lanta, is attending his seventh SneakerCon around the nation but this is the first time he has come as a vendor. “I’m probably in the future going to do a line, but for now I’m just sticking to merchandise just to have something to give out to people before,” Nevel said. Price of admission in $28 and anyone can bring anything they want to barter with the hundreds of other sneaker and fashion enthusiasts. In opposition to the draw of the newest trends, there was a booth selling vintage goods found from thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Taylor C. of Oak Forest Vintage, one of three guys who formed the thrifting group is attending his fourth SneakerCon. Oak Forest Vintage specializes in vintage clothing from the 80’s and 90’s such as “NBA Champion Jerseys, high end Louie, Gucci, MCM,” he said. Vintage apparel is indeed making a huge comeback in the world of fashion and in youth culture. While speaking to Naomi Hudson, a Vallejo native and second time attendee, she said, “I really enjoy my time. [The] sell and trade and just the bonding, I like it, it’s cool.” The next big sneaker convention in the Bay Area, Sneaker Pop-Up Event, will be held at the Oakland Convention Center on July 15th, 2017.
Above, Yeezy Boost 350 V2’son display. Below, sneakerheads admiring the display of sneakers.
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How to survive this summer's warped tour
By Kayla Rojas
For the past 25 years, Vans Warped Tour has become a nationwide staple. In the Bay Area, it’s practically a right of passage. Although it's no longer held at AT&T Park in San Francisco, the summer long tour continues to find a home in Northern California at the Shoreline Amphitheater. The tour normally begins in late May, and ends in August. While it takes place in the hotter months, it's important to remember the rules of surviving Warped. The excitement can be overwhelming, and seeing your favorite bands on stage is great, but so is staying hydrated so you don't pass out during the set. There are various hydration stations lo-
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cated throughout the wide open venue, as well as some misters leading into the amphitheater. Staying cool is one of the most important things to keep in mind at the show, but having a charged phone at all times is a must. As a new addition to the tour, some venues offer charging stations which have a few outlets that attendees can use to charge their phones. It may be a good idea to purchase a portable power bank to avoid the long lines that often overcrowd the charging stations. When you first enter through the gates, you’ll notice stands with stage maps. These are important on your Warped journey, as seeing so many
bands in one place can be somewhat daunting. The maps provide information like the location of numerous stages, as well as what band is playing which stage and when. Set times vary date to date, so if a live stream from the Warped site showed a certain arrangement, it may not be the same at your date. In addition to paper maps, there is usually a giant blow-up stand that has set times and meet and greet times for select bands. Some of the stands also supply ear plugs, which are essential to have at any music festival. The closer you get to the stage, the more likely you will experience ringing
in your ears and ear damage due to instrument feedback or simply because the music is loud. Having earplugs can reduce ringing, so that by the end of the day, you’ll be able to hear the person reading your In-N-Out order back to you when your on your way back home. The Bay Area is home to several music festivals, but Warped Tour holds a special place in every prepubescent heart. It’s nostalgia reigns supreme and it’s one of the hottest tickets in the Bay Area. Outside of EDM festivals that come through San Jose every now and then, Warped is one of the
main shows that East Bay residents can look forward to every summer. The lineup for 2017 can be found on the official site, and announcements are made via social media if anything is subject to change. Headliners include GWAR, Municipal Waste, Anti-Flag, Streetlight Manifesto, Hatebreed and more. Warped tour is fun and overwhelming, but staying safe is key to enjoy your Warped journey.
Left: Photo by Brennan Schnell, CC-BY-2.0 A crowd waits in anticipation at Warped Tour. Right: Photo by Alex Tinder, CC-BY-2.0 David Schmitt at Warped 2010 Below: Photo courtesy of Anna Enriquez CC-BY-2.0 Zack Merrick at Warped 2008
“A good teacher requires a lot of self-awareness, awareness around your own beliefs, biases, and values, I think, at least before you can stand in front of a classroom.” - Carmen McNeil, psychology professor McNeil began her studies at Contra Costa College where she was greatly impacted by a professor who later became her mentor when she decided to teach. After her masters, she began her career as a therapist before deciding she would try teaching. Drawing from her own experiences, she knew she wanted to teach at the community college level. “I was always good at listening,” she said. “I was present and paying attention to dynamics, that’s something I use in the classroom.”
#girlBOSS By Kayla Robinson
“Because I actually love my students. One of the primary principles with Umoja is an ethic of love, when I first learned that, I was like, that’s it!” - Heidi Goen-Salter, English professor Goen-Salter received her undergrad from the University of California, Berkeley. There she worked as a part-time drug counselor and cleaned houses while she figured out what she wanted to do with her life. When she figured out she could affect change in people’s lives by teaching, she did exactly that, and eventually went on to accept the role as Umoja coordinator. “My favorite kind of students to work with generally are students who aren’t positive when they get here, that this is their path,” she said. “Those students who are like, I hate this shit, I’m not good, I’m like ok (rubs hands together) come to mama I can get you there.”
“I was tired of people assuming I spoke Spanish, just because I am a Latina.” - Marina Crouse, Spanish professor Crouse moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco at the age of 17, then decided to travel Europe for six months all on her own. It wasn't until after starting and restarting college courses at City College of San Francisco, she decided to pace herself with one course, a spanish class. From there she went on to University of California, Berkeley, where she also eventually taught. Crouse didn’t know how to speak or understand Spanish when she began taking classes, saying, “As soon as you tell me I can’t do something, just to be a jerk, I’m going to show you that I can.”
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ontrary to popular belief, a girlboss is not a “mean girl.” She doesn’t need to put others down nor does she need to take advantage of others to get ahead. Despite the title however, these women are bosses and should not be referred to, under any cirmcumstance, as a girl. At times labeled the underdog, these women have dedicated their lives to not only instructing the mind, but shaping the whole student.
“The first class I taught I did a terrible job at it I have to say.” - Cheryl Wilcox, math professor Wilcox first began her career at a publishing company in book production. She decided to go back to school just for fun when she took a math course which led to a master's degree. Wilcox has been teaching for 25 years, 19 of them here at Diablo Valley College. She also shared that she mainly teaches developmental classes because, “when a student is good at math, they don’t need a teacher as much.” “What I learned from that was to listen to students, that was my biggest lesson,” she said. “That’s been the foundation of my teaching ever since then, being responsive and listening.”
By danny yoeono
Doing the birthday bar crawl The biggest highlight of turning 21 is finally being able to get into a bar. Why not celebrate while drinking yourself silly by walking, and eventually crawling, from bar to bar, performing alcohol induced tasks along the way while exploring establishments near campus. Diablo Valley College currently has no established bar crawl, but the tradition begins now. With no set bar crawl, bartenders and bar patrons will generally not be as helpful as in traditional college towns. So, the DVC bar crawl will focus on the atmosphere of the places near campus, discovering your favorite drink, and your least, learning to socialize, and finding what the big deal is about all the places you were not allowed into before. First stop is the little known Tavern on the Greens on Vine Hill Drive. This bar sits on a once lush golf course. Those glory days are gone however the views here are still worth seeing while sipping a draft beer at sunset. In nearby downtown Martinez you’ll find four full bars, all within walking distance of each other on Ferry Street. A
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bar crawlers dream. Start at Sunflower Garden, a Chinese restaurant with excellent walnut prawns, then get a shot of baijiu, also known as Chinese vodka. Walk a block south to Whiskey Lane. Intentionally call it College Lane (its previous title) and bask in the glory of your local trivia knowledge while everyone in the bar corrects you, except the old timers. Have a Jägerbomb while you're at it. Continue south and you’ll find Barrel Aged, the newest and swankiest bar on the block. Branch out and order a Moscow Mule or Sidecar and enjoy the eccentric, vintage decor while catching a live musical performance. To finalize the Ferry Street experience, head to Nu-Rays, the textbook definition of a dive bar. Order an overly sweet martini, like the blackberry lemon drop, and since you're already taking chances, a lotto ticket. If you aren't lucky enough to win big you might hit the jackpot with a crock pot of homemade spaghetti. Carb up while pondering why Martinez is the (disputed) birthplace of the Martini, but doesn’t have a bar that capitalizes on it.
The Old Hangout
Hydrate while Ubering to Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord. Locate Hop Grenade on Salvio Street and try not to get overwhelmed by their beer selection. Drink your first expensive beer that comes in a short stem wine glass. Pretend to notice the difference between hops and malts, a sour or a gose, then race your friends to see who can finish first. You just drank a $12, eight ounce pour in less than 30 seconds. Congratulations. Next up is La Piñata 6 on Willow Pass Rd. They are known for an extensive variety of tequilas, but because you’re a broke-ass college student settle for two shots of the cheap stuff. Master the art of taking a tequila shot. Lick the back of your hand to adhere the salt. Lick again, administer the shot, then immediately suck on the lime. Don’t
let your friends punk you by slightly unscrewing the cap to the salt shaker and making a big mess. If they haven’t kicked you out already get a margarita with a tiny Corona sticking out of it. You are on a roll. Literally, stop rolling. Walk straight, it’s the final stretch. The Office, a cleverly named bar across the street from Park-and-Shop on Willow Pass Road, has karaoke every Wed. and Sat. night. Take your chances on the mic, but only to sing upbeat songs from your birth year. Discover your new favorite bar at The Old Hangout on Concord Avenue. The whole place has been recently remodeled making it a great place to use the restroom. Ask if the owner Kevin is around. If he is, tell him you are making history tonight as one of
the first to take on the DVC bar crawl. Then get down on the new dance floor. End the night where you started, back near DVC, at Giant Chef, a late night diner on Golf Club Road. Sop up the copious amounts of alcohol you’ve consumed with a bacon cheeseburger. The legal purchase of alcohol is not the only benchmark of becoming 21. You can buy cigarettes...again. You can gamble, at the nearby California Grand Casino. An individual may not necessarily imbibe but bars can still offer an enjoyable experience. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the in and outs of bar culture as college friends will surely be meeting up after classes, to watch games, and celebrate milestones in bar like places and you surely won’t want to miss out.
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on the trail Lace up your boots and hit the trail this summer in one of the East Bay’s diverse regional parks
Redwood Regional Park french/West Ridge Trail Loop Distance 7.9 miles Redwood Regional Park offers a feast Elevation 1657 ft for the senses - from the silence of its shaded trails to the contrasting colors Total Time 2:52 of its trees and flora. The redwood forest itself, once the victim of extensive logging, is remarkable in its majesty and its proximity to the urban world. It’s a gem of the Park District that is worth a visit year-round. In summer, the shade of the forest provides a welcome respite from the heat; in winter, clusters of hibernating ladybugs make for a mustsee natural phenomenon. The French/West Ridge Loop is quite arduous, with multiple sections of strenuous incline, and will provide a welcome challenge for expert and inexperienced hikers alike. French/West Ridge Loop departs from Big Bear Staging Area, along Redwood Road.
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By Trevor Cheitlin
Point Pinole REgional Shoreline Bay View/Woods/Marsh Trail Picturesque bluffs, sweeping meadows and towering eucalyptus dominate the landscape of Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Together they form a diverse natural playground that surprises at every turn. This five mile loop around the peninsula, with a detour into a dense forest of eucalyptus - won’t challenge you, but will give you a good taste of what the park has to offer. It’s a good place for a brisk stroll with a dog or a scenic (though sometimes Distance 4.9 miles bumpy) bike ride. Bring a coat - it Elevation 197 ft can be very windy along the shore. Total Time 1:36 The trail begins at the park entrance off Giant Highway, in Richmond.
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve Stonewall-Panoramic Trail Once a major thoroughfare between Oakland and east Contra Costa County, Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve now provides miles of well-maintained trails and incredible panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail, Distance 3.4 miles which winds up the northern ridge Elevation 1128 ft of the park, is short but very steep Total Time 1:16 - some sections may prove to be overly difficult for inexperienced or out-of-shape hikers. The trail is mostly unshaded, and can get crowded due to its proximity to UC Berkeley, making it an ideal destination for a warm summer day (when school is out of session). Stonewall-Panoramic Trail departs from Stonewall Road, off Claremont Avenue in Berkeley.
Martinez Regional Shoreline Duck Pond/Pickleweed Trail Loop This short loop won’t take your breath away - nor will it make you break a sweat - but its tranquil waters, quiet picnic areas and delicate marsh provide a convenient space to get into nature, albeit briefly. The park is undoubtedly urban, located just a few blocks from Martinez’s Main Street, and has a rich history as a 19th century fishing village and transport hub.”Radke” was added to its name late last year to honor long-time Park District Board member Ted Radke. The adjacent Waterfront Park is home to a variety of recreational facilities such as softball fields and bocce ball courts. Duck Pond/Pickleweed Trail Loop departs from the Martinez Marina on North Court Street.
Kennedy Grove Regional REcreation Area Seafoam Trail/Black Oak Loop Kennedy Grove is an aromatic delight. Fragrant eucalyptus trees encircle the park’s namesake grove, giving the shaded lawn an entrancing aroma. This moderately difficult hike is nothing special, but the grove itself is worth making the trip. With volleyball courts, plenty of lawn space and a reservable cottage for parties and corporate events, Kennedy Grove is a wonderful place to relax and play on a warm summer day. The entrance to the park is found on San Pablo Dam Road, just south of El Sobrante. Distance 3.4 miles Elevation 843 ft Total Time 1:10
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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM Article and photos by Isaac Norman Monday through Thursday Diablo Valley College student mentally friendly produce can mean higher quality meals, cusMichelle Brandt, 23, hospitality management major, rises at 4 tomers can easily turn away because of the price. a.m. to be on campus by 6:30 a.m. Conversely cheap ingredients can lose customers if the food With the exception of a few breaks, she’ll be in culinary arts tastes bad. Poor quality can increase costs due to spoilage. classes until 8 p.m. when she will make the hour long drive Buying closer to home means produce will last longer but back home. may be harder to find and grown in smaller quantities than On weekends she cooks at an assisted living home. needed for a commercial kitchen. Michelle’s case is not unique either. Most students in the cuLearning to balance these demands, a process known as purlinary program sacrifice their free time to work jobs in the in- chasing and receiving, is essential to pleasing customers and dustry when not in the classroom. maximizing profits and is at the heart of every restaurant. “You make the program into what you want it to,” says Les“It’s where all the money comes in and all the money comes ter Rodriguez, 27, baking & pastry major. out,” says Ryan Howard, 23, hospitality major. “Without this More than learning recipes and honing knife skills, DVC’s there is nothing.” Culinary Arts Program prepares students For those who aren’t involved with for the challenges they will face in the “You make the program into cooking or purchasing and receiving, what you want it to.” food service industry. finding a way to contribute to the team Building the dedication and character often means cleaning. needed to succeed in this fast paced inIt is perhaps the least glamorous, most ~Lester Rodriguez dustry is key to everything students do essential task to the entire operation. Baking and Pastry major within these kitchens. Finding thankless jobs like mopping So are learning the essential skills unrethe floor or cleaning the grill are vital belated to cooking. cause every link is expected to work inDuring one lecture students lead a presentation on discipling dependently with minimal oversight and still be able to come employees and situations involving sexual harassment. together harmoniously to form a greater cohesive unit. Bob Eustes, the faculty member in charge of the class, draws From busboys to wait staff to line cooks to management to on over 20 years of experience in the industry to hammer executive chefs, the attitude and effort of everyone involved home this point. shines through in the food. “You protect your employees as a leader and manager,” he This then, is the most obvious lesson: teamwork makes the said, “all it takes is one lawsuit, you want a nightmare, you got dream work. it.” Students learn to put their egos aside and be open to conStudents also learn the intricacies of running the back end structive criticism. of a kitchen. They learn to communicate amidst the noise and chaos. The first step to any successful meal starts before ingredients They learn tricks of the trade in order to work smarter, not are purchased. harder and run the kitchen more efficiently. The program’s farm-to-table class teaches student show nuThey learn not to take things personally. trients in the soil are transferred into food and eventually our Working in a kitchen 12 hours a day, several days of the week bodies. can be stressful. Blowups happen. Yelling happens. The class also teaches students what questions to ask when The key is for both parties to move forward because getting buying the food they will be feeding their customers. into an argument won’t get the food out any faster. Where did it come from? How long did it travel? How was it “Chefs will keep you if you can handle that stressful situafarmed or raised? tion,” said Rodriguez. While buying the freshest, most nutrient rich and environWhat better place to learn that than in the kitchens at DVC?
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Courtney's Corner: Summer Photos and acticle by If you’re looking to dive into something new or catch up on some reading, here are some intriguing summer books for you.
13 Reasons Why, by Jay Asher
Crank, by Ellen Hopkins
Published in 2007, “13 Reasons Why” was adapted to television by Netflix last March. Even if the Netflix show wasn’t your forte, you might enjoy the original novel. “13 Reasons Why” is about a girl named Hannah Baker who commits suicide and leaves 13 tapes behind explaining her decision. The protagonist is Clay, who had a crush on Hannah. Clay recieves the tapes, and is left to figure out why he is on the them to begin with. Once you pick this book up and start reading it, you won’t want to put it down.
Published in 2004, this overwhelming book trilogy documents the life of a “straight-A” ambigious teenage girl turned cold and dark when she encounters the dangerous world of crystal meth. Just one visit with her father turns her world upside-down, as she develops an addiction to the dangerous drug, and tells the tale of how it all went down. Ellen Hopkins brings the reader into her teenage daughter’s drug-crazed life, and provides insight from he daughter’s point of view. It is an endlessly intriguing read.
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Reading Recommendations Courtney Donahoe After all, summer can get a bit boring if don’t have anything to do except that part-time job that you’re thinking about quitting.
Looking for Alaska, by John Green
The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Published in 2005, Green’s first novel remains the best of his work. Miles Halter enrolls in boarding school upon the realization that his boring normal life just isn’t for him. Upon arriving, he meets his soon-to-be friends Chip Martin, Alaska Young and Takumi Hikohito. The best friends soon find themselves in a messed up situation, resulting in death, grief, and finally acceptance. You’ll be headed into a whirlwind of emotion with these four young adults and soon find out that everyone has a past that made them into who they are now.
Published in 1993, Lois Lowry envisions a world set up in a dystopian society, following a 12-year-old named Jonas. In this society, everyone is the same, resulting in everyone seeing the same with no color. Everyone is given “medicine” every morning, keeping them from having emotions or feelings. When Jonas is given the job of Reciever of Memory, he learns about feeling and emotions, a wants to share what he learns. When he realizes that he has to keep his new found information a secret, Jonas is set on a mission to show everyone in his community what feeling and emotions are all about.
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Protesting do's story by mahrukh siddiqui Protests seem to be a regular occurrence these days, whether you are protesting free speech at Berkeley or attending May Day rallies, when there are large gatherings things can get out of hand. Here are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to protesting.
the actual area of protest. Having a designated meeting area is important because if you wander off you can wait for your group. It is important that it be away from where the actual protest is so that you are in a safe location in case things go south and you are separated.
v Always make sure that when you attend any rally or protest that you go with a group of people you trust. Attending with a group is always a good idea. Having someone who knows exactly where you are at all times and can give an exact location instead of a general area is beneficial. You also have someone who can call for help, in the event that you are unable to do anything. There is safety in numbers and people are less likely to try something. v Take cash, proper identification, water and canteen filled with milk or Maalox-and-water. Water is always important because you don’t know how long you will be out and you don’t want to collapse from dehydration. Cash is important because in case you lose you wallet you won’t have to cancel your cards. ID is always important for obvious reasons, and milk or Maalox-and-water because it counteracts the effects of tear gas. v Listen for instructions from the police. Police give warnings before they start arresting people. Listening to these warnings can help you avoid jail. Or at least more serious charges. v Make sure that you have a meeting point set up away from
“Honestly, a dead phone is dead weight. Make sure it’s fully charged so you can record what is happening.”
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v Always makes sure that your phone is fully charged before you leave. Honestly, a dead phone is dead weight. Make sure it’s fully charged so that you can record what is happening so that you have evidence and also so that you can make emergency phone calls if you are hurt or separated from your group. v Keep a paper of emergency contact numbers on you before you leave. If your phone dies, gets lost, stolen, or if police take it away because you were arrested you have a way to contact people to
& Don'ts Inquirer file photos bail you out. Or if things are really bad and you are knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital they know who to contact. v If things look like they are starting to get out of hand, leave. You don’t want to be arrested and spend the night in jail. You also really don’t want to end up in a hospital or end up dead because of a dangerous situation. The excuse that you weren’t a part of a particular group doesn’t really work. Police won’t be paying attention to who is doing what, they will arrest people to bring order. There is a line between protesting and rioting and it is always important to make sure that you are aware of if or when your protest crosses that line. While police won’t arrest protesters in mass if it is relatively peaceful, if things start becoming dangerous they won’t distinguish between troublemakers and peaceful protesters and will arrest whoever they see.
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v Don’t wear dark colors, bandannas, or headgear. The last thing you want is to be mistaken for another person. Dark colors, while helping you blend in, also screams “I’m here to make trouble!” at police. Bandannas can be mistaken for gang associations or used to strangle the wearer and headgear, especially stuff that obscures your face can lead to trouble with the police. Don’t wear headgear because you’re making yourself an obvious target and to people looking for a fight it screams “hit me over the head with a beer bottle!” v Don’t antagonize anyone by getting in their face You’re going to get punched or beat up. Other people have a right to voice their opinion just as you are. Even if you do not
agree they have the same rights as you. v Don’t have your nose buried in your phone You’re at a protest, you should be paying attention to what is going on around you. Someone can come up to you and hit you with a bat and you won’t see it coming. You want to be able to defend yourself. You also don’t want someone to steal your phone from right under your nose. v Don’t bring any kind of hard plastic or glass It can be used as a weapon. Either you will be hurt by it or someone else will be. You also don’t want to be stuck carrying something like that around. v Don’t bring alcohol. You run the risk of being arrested by police. It’s already a dangerous environment; tension and emotions are already high and alcohol will impair your judgment. v Don’t try to be a hero and take care of confrontations yourself; locate police and let them know what is happening. The person you are going against probably had friends who are bigger than you and they WILL hurt you. You will more than likely either be arrested or end up in a hospital. v Don’t destroy any property. It’s illegal and you will probably be caught and go to jail. That first part should be enough of a warning, but I will elaborate. You are not covered under the first amendment if you destroy property. You only have the right to peaceful assembly.
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historic Presidential election took place on Sunday in France, the National Front candidate Marine Le Pen opposed the En Marche candidate Emmanuel Macron, resulting in the victory of liberal centrist Macron. These elections had been close to a telenovela for the past few months, resulting in the evictions of the ruling Socialists and center-right opposition Republicans who have dominated French politics for decades. One of Europe’s most important countries had two very unusual candidates in the final round; a far-right leader and someone who’s never held elected office. “These elections were complicated, unexpected, I am confused. Macron has no political past it is very confusing to see him in final round,” said French DVC student Alix Folgringer. The outcome of this election would have questioned the future of Europe and the European Union if Le Pen had been elected. The far-right candidate could be compared to Trump and Brexit, similarities are found in their programs about limiting immigration and anti-Muslim policies.
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Le Pen wanted to renegotiate France’s EU membership, then hold a referendum similar to Brexit. Her party, Le Front National has been controversial since its creation in 1972 because of its former president Jean-Marie Le Pen. Jean-Marie, who is Le Pen’s father, has been accused and convicted several times at home and abroad of xenophobia and anti-Semitism, an image which Marine Le Pen has struggled to erase. “Le Pen is like her father, she arouses hate, she is just smarter and this why she is even more dangerous,” said Bohui, French DVC student since January. The 23 French students at DVC had every reason to be concerned, Le Pen’s election could have had tremendous repercussions on French citizens, like the “automatic” expulsion of illegal immigrants, cutting legal immigration to 10,000 per year or abandoning the euro. Macron left his position as Minister of Economy in 2016, a few months before founding his centrist party, La République En Marche on April 2016 in order to run for President. At 39 years old, this novice in politics is going to be the youngest President in French history. Even if he won with 66.1%, Macron will
have to prove it out in order to counter the nationalists parties during the next legislative elections in June. “This is a very good thing that Macron has been elected, I am very happy because I was afraid that an anti-Europe and fascist party would lead the country. Le Pen election would have changed France and Europe’s future,” said French DVC student Theo Duffaut. The legislative’s elections are going to determine if Macron will have a majority at the Assembly,. If the majority at the Assembly is from a party different from its own, Macron will have to deal with a Prime Minister he didn’t choose. “I hope he is going to be a good President now, initially he is an economist thus he is not necessarily close to the people.” said Duffaut. More than just national repercussions, the French elections have shown after The British Referendum to leave the EU and America’s election, France is not following the nationalist turn of these two major economic countries. Trumpism is a reality and Le Pen’s election would have meant the continuity and the spread of nationalist mentality in Europe.
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by Julie Delgado Left before I could speak, Maybe he was deaf, Taught me to say, “goodbye dad,” with ease. A reminder of what never was, a brother, watching over a sea of sisters, Next was grandpa from his own vices, Months later uncle David passed from a damned seizure, In the middle of a convenience store entrance, His sweet tooth never ached as much as grandma’s heart. Years later dad came back in a burst, Porcupine needles straight into my eyes, Seconds blurred into years, Hazier and thicker than San Francisco fog. So maybe it affected me, Just a bit, I must admit. More loyal than any canine, but all dogs bite, Game over, too little too late; You let your own player self-destruct. Women in my family survive eternities, Everything for me happens in dog years, It makes memories easier to forget, Maybe in time, I’ll find my Victor.
Courtesy of Caroline (hills_alive) under a CC by 2.0
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his baptism is an act of self-love.
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magine this: light flooding through your scalp, out of your pores, seeping in like a bee hive ripe with years of honey out of the highest branch of a tree. Out of reach, out of reach. Oh, Father. Oh, father. Forgive me, forgive the memory of me. Forget the memory of me. It is but a mirrored image upon, and a mirrored image through. A labyrinth of reflection, identity.
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magine this: All the wrongdoings you have committed - every damn one of them - repented. Imagine every misdeed done against you forgiven. No one can erase it all, you know that. Forgive it all anyway. Give all of it to memory. Push it out your bones— an overdue growth spurt. It will all seep out like honey, out of the pads of your fingers. Warm, it reaches all you touch. Do not forget.
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ive it all away, but keep what you need. Keep what you want as well. You’ll allow yourself to be selfish. You’re allowed that much, with everything taken into account. Every misdeed cannot be undone. Past becomes history becomes fiction becomes myth. You have done wrong. Let your blood run like a sieve and call this a baptism. Hearts grieve, hands are to be bloodied. Nobody is pure. No body is pure.
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h! Father, dear, Father. Collapse this body once more into the icy glass of the ocean. Fill my lungs with fluid as they once were so long ago, in the warmth of the womb in which I will recall not as the big fish of vampirism it was. Shine down on me your light, the glory of the earth, this brave o’erhanging firmament. Light fire in my belly for the first time and allow me to be. I think I could be a good person now, if I was given the chance.
~ Nikolas Andrieu
Photo by Kayla Rojas
DVC ROOTS TAKES T on the world One DVC club seeks to give students a place to speak their mind in Trump’s America By Nagisa Tsukada
he first 100 days of Donald students discussed topics ranging from Trump’s presidency have come the May Day protests in Oakland to and gone, and the world is get- how to deal with being pepper sprayed. ting tangled. Issues such as DVC Roots has sponsored severtravel bans, fake news, climate al on-campus events over the spring change denial and a potential border semester, from panel discussions wall continue to linger from last year’s and campus cleanups, to a celebraelection, and as a response people tion of International Women’s Day. have begun to fight back against this They’ve sought to collaborate with bleak era. Protests and speaker events other student clubs such as Women’s are held almost every week in the Bay Empowerment, Queer-Straight Alliance Area to shed light on social issues. and the Muslim Student Association, Diablo Valley College is no exception and are open to working with more to this wave of heightclubs in the future. ened activism. NewDVC Roots doesn’t ly-established student “Our goal is to educate plan to disband anyclubs have formed to students about things time soon, and are spread awareness about they are not talking making plans for the such social issues, inabout in class.” fall semester. They’ve cluding DVC Roots. DVC Roots seeks expressed interest to give students an in reaching out to outlet to express high-profile activists their views – and their concerns. and experts for a monthly speaker series. A founder of DVC Roots, who Their doors are open to any stuasked that his name not be pub- dents who are interested in dislished due to fears of being doxxed, cussing politics and social issues, said he established the club to pro- not just political science majors. vide more options for students. “Our goal as a club is to educate “There was definitely a need for students about things they are not me to bring activism to campus,” he talking about in class, like how polisaid. “[A lot of students] were looktics affects them,” the founder said. ing for something to be a part of.” According to Jeff Hao and Parker “[We’d like to] get students involved Deverel, two members of DVC Roots, in movements and organizations outthe club has had conversations about side campus who already doing good a lot of different topics, including ef- work – groups like Showing Up for fective protest techniques, events like Racial Justice, Anti Police-Terror Projthe Women’s March and concepts ect, Democratic Socialists of Amerilike racism and white supremacy. ca – any outside groups that deal with In the club’s final meeting on May 8, issues that are very close to them.”
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Vinyl records spin once again for listeners Article and photo by nikki moylan
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espite the music industry's progress in formatting music, many listeners today find themselves participating in their own Throwback Thursdays in the form of vinyl records. Music stores throughout the Bay Area have massive sections dedicated to vinyl, in addition to records being common finds at flea markets. Record Store Day, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in April, is described by its founders as "the celebration of the cultures of independently owned record stores." It is also held in at least 10 other countries. Serious record collectors love the ability to find new albums and bring attention to stores in their communities. There's even a gold vinyl record up in space, launched in 1977. Known as the "Voyager," it is supposed to last a billion years in hopes that other life forms will be able to find it and view images of Earth, its nature and inhabitants. Currently in interstellar space, it is the farthest human made object outside of Earth. "Vinyl is selling better that in was in the 70's," says Dr. Nicholas Vasallo, music industry professor at DVC. "I think the reason is there's a romantic nature to it all. It's better than digital, vinyl lasts longer than CDs and cassettes." The first vinyl was released by RCA Victor in 1931. 17 years later, Columbia Records expanded on it and created the 12 inch, long
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play record. While DVC currently does not offer a course focusing on vinyl, the resurgence of it is often talked about in music courses. Psychology major Jennifer Ochoa also collects vinyl. Currently her favorite album is "Sigh No More" by Mumford and Sons. "I love how the acoustics sound completely different than on digital," she says. "The quality of the sound is great. It's so crisp and it helps me relax. I especially love listening to classical music."
“It’s a cheap hobby, but the good stuff is always expensive.� ~NICK VASALLO Music industry studies professor
Jennifer's friend Jessica Hickman also believes that listening to vinyl "is nostalgic and has a good sound." She currently has only 2 records and hopes to grow her collection. As for those like Jessica who are interested in collecting vinyl or adding more albums, Vasallo recommends going to flea markets, used record stores or even Craigslist for a turn table. "It's a cheap hobby, but the good stuff is always expensive. It's almost like collecting comic books." One of the reasons vinyl is so popular is
the cover is like a piece of artwork- it's common to find album covers on display as art in rooms or studios. It does have its downsides, however. It's been a dream of Vasallo's and his death metal band Oblivion to print an album on vinyl and the time has come. Recording on a vinyl record is complex, as it took the band 3 months to record the guitar and a week to record the drums. Pressing and duplicating vinyl is expensive because of the materials, and can cost upwards of $20 each. It's cheaper to make CDs and cassettes but the quality is not always the same, Vasallo advises. Professor Michael Aczon, who has practiced entertainment law since the 80's and also teaches music industry studies alongside Vasallo, says, "Historically in the music business and sociologically, there always has to be a "new thing" that tastemakers make the format of choice that is just out of reach for the masses. Vinyl is coming at the right time as this format can fuel sales of digital only recording formats up to this point...that and equipment have a certain cool factor that will eventually trickle down to the rest of the public who follows these tastemakers." Aczon says it best: "As a fan, I have to admit that the sound of vinyl has always enamored me; it sounds so rich when listening to anything from classical to jazz to loud rock to hip-hop." Play on, vinyl fans.
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