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Bernie Sanders Talks with Sarah Silverman

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FEEL THE BERN: Comedian and actress Sarah Silverman interviews U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in front of a sold-out crowd at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on Nov. 30.

By Melody Shahsavarani

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lendale welcomed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and comedian Sarah Silverman to a sold-out crowd at the Alex Theatre on Nov. 29 when he brought his book tour and a discussion to the stage.

An event coordinated by Vroman’s bookstore, with the help of the Glendale Arts, filled the room with over 1,400 supporters to hear Sanders discuss his book “Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In. He welcomed comedian and actress Sarah

Silverman as she interviewed him on hot topics from the North Dakota Access Pipeline to the future of this country.

His book divides into two parts, it begins with recounts from the start of his campaign and how it ended up taking over Democratic establishment. “The most significant act accomplished is that every state in the country we ended up winning big time, the young people vote,” Sanders said.

He shares personal experiences from the campaign trail, recounting the details of his

historic primary fight and the people who made it possible. The second part outlines the continuation of his political agenda of creating more jobs, raising wages, protecting the environment and providing universal health care.

Sanders was welcomed to the stage with an overwhelming show of support, that drove a standing ovation, with some crying and cheering for their once hopedfor presidential candidate. He began a solo discussion on the podium, first thanking his supporters and reassuring everyone

that hope is still intact if “we all come together.”

“The American people are on the side of a progressive agenda,” he said. “That’s important to understand and not to forget.”

Sanders shed a light of hope after the results of election night. “As we try to figure out how best to deal with a President Trump, and I’m as reluctant as you to say that phrase,” he said.

[See Bernie page 2]

Pets Bring Stress Much-Needed Stress Relief to Students in Finals Week

By Melody Shahsavarani

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STRESS RELIEF: Isabella Alvarez holds tight to one of the two dachshund dogs at ASGCC’s Pet and Reset Event on Tuesday in Plaza Vaquero. Students waited in line to play with dogs for one minute, to de-stress during finals week.

s students prepare for the wrath of finals week, the Associated Students of Glendale College (ASGCC) brought some furry friends to Plaza Vaquero on Tuesday to relieve some stress.

Researches going back to the early 1980s reveal that petting and interacting with canines can help decrease blood pressure along with depression. Colleges across the country have brought man’s best friend to help students cope with the anxiety and stress revolved around final exams.

Sophomore Isabella Alvarez found out about the event through a flyer last minute. “Playing with the dogs brought me joy and took my stress away for a minute,” Alvarez said. “I haven’t slept in a long time, so this made my day.”

Senator of Activities, Aurianna Aghajanian shared that the committee brainstormed about the event for over two months. They teamed with Puppies and

Reptiles for Parties, a family owned kennel in Torrance. Several breeds ran around in a fenced area on the lawn of Plaza Vaquero: maltese, yorkie, doxie, shih tzu, and jack russell terriers.

Students waited in a lengthy line to enjoy one minute with the dogs. “I waited about 10 minutes, but it was worth it,” Tiedra Baghoomian said. “My boyfriend and I thought it be a good study break from the library for a few minutes.”

After spending time with the puppies, ASGCC distributed care packages to each participant. In a small plastic bag, packages included bubble wrap to pop away when stressing, a bag of chips and juice, pencils with scantrons.

Final exams begin today through December 14.

Melody Shahsavarani can be reached at melody.shah1@gmail.com

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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EL V EDITOR IN CHIEF Melody Shahsavarani REPORTERS Steven Montoya Diane Roxas Sheron Page Morgan Stephens Elena Jacobson Tina Fernestam PHOTOGRAPHERS Chandler Cadet Tina Fernestam PRODUCTION Sal Polcino Jayne Pojawa Rich Kontas faculty adviser Michael Moreau mmoreau@glendale.edu (818) 551-5214 advertising Jeff Smith jsmith@glendale.edu (818) 240-1000, ext. 5493

November 29, 2016 President-Elect Donald J. Trump Trump Tower 725 5th Avenue New York, New York 10022 Dear President-Elect Trump: College and university leaders across the country, and here in California, are concerned about reports regarding potential actions you might be considering, including ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On behalf of DACA students currently pursuing their dream of higher education in the United States, we urge you to continue this important program and allow these young people to continue to pursue a college education and contribute to their communities and the nation.

DACA is rooted in the fundamental premise that no one should be punished for the actions of others. In order to be eligible for DACA, an individual must have been brought to this country as a minor, stayed out of trouble, and continued to pursue an education. These sons and daughters of undocumented immigrants are as American as any other child across the nation, in all but in the letter of the law. Some never even spoke the language of their native land. They do not represent a public safety threat. In fact, they represent some of the best our nation has to offer. They voluntarily came forward, out of the shadows, to participate in the DACA program.

The University of California, California State University, and the California Community College systems each have thousands of DACA students studying at our institutions. They are constructive and contributing members of our communities. They should be able to pursue their dream of higher education without fear of being arrested, deported, or rounded up for just trying to learn.

There will be time for a vigorous debate and dialogue around immigration reform in the days ahead, and we look forward to engaging with you in a healthy and constructive conversation on this important issue.

But now, as you continue to build your new Administration and appoint members of your Cabinet, on behalf of these Dreamers, we implore you to let them know they are valued members of our communities and that they will be allowed to continue to pursue the American dream.

Yours very truly,

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News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Finals Schedule. . . . . . . . . 11

Bernie Sanders and Sarah Silverman Talk About Trump [From Bernie page 1] He reiterated his key points from the campaign trail, sharing that the Republicans are representing the billionaires, the top one percent and of course, Wall Street.

Sanders continued to say that as a nation we cannot progress on discrimination and bigotry, a factor that led to Trump’s presidency. “Please don’t believe members of Congress can do this alone. We need a mass movement who are engaged, your role in the political process. We need more than just your vote.”

The theater was engulfed in another set of cheers as the momentum continued. Sanders told the crowd that Sen. Chuck Schumer, the next leader of the Democratic Party, chose him to handle outreach to key party constituencies. “I assure you I will outreach. We will restructure and reform the Democratic Party,” Sanders said.

He finished his half hour speech with the imperative of taking action on climate change.

“I am worried on what planet we

will be leaving to our children and grandchildren,” he said. “That is an issue we cannot compromise on.” Sanders also said Trump needs to listen to scientists and not just the fossil fuel industry.

As comedian Sarah Silverman took the stage, some were escorted out as loud boos and shouts could be heard. One supporter yelled, “You’re ridiculous Sarah!” referring to her line at the Democratic National Convention protesting “To the ‘Bernie or Bust’ people, you’re being ridiculous.”

Silverman opened the discussion with a question she said “has been on everybody’s mind since the election.”

“What the f---?” Sanders nodded and clarified if that was the end of her question, laughs were heard all around.

He responded that he too was shocked, but protested we can’t accept to moving backwards with Trump’s ideology.

“Trump re-wrote the rules of politics,” Sanders said. “The lesson to be learned is that we have to rethink politics as well, but we really have to define our role in a democratic society.”

Silverman admitted that this was her first interview, which was no surprise to Sanders as he jokingly mentioned her rambling.

She questioned why the Obama administration had not acted on the North Dakota Access Pipeline, which on Sunday U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ruled against.

He maneuvered around targeting President Obama in his answer, but emphasized that, “This country has been trampling on sovereignty rights of Native Americans for hundreds of years.”

Her jokes brought a good balance between the heavy topics discussed that night. Silverman

admitted she was enraged with fear and anger, a common factor she thought Trump supporters felt during the campaign trail.

“They’re all about being ‘number one,’ but why is being number one so important?” she said. “Number one in what?

Juvenile diabetes.”

The Vermont senator ended the night with a promise, to never back down on the future of this country and the next generation.

“We are very powerful if we choose to exercise that power,” he said. “You have the right to demand [a voice] in the world [in] which you live in.”

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Sierra Vista Projected Occupancy Now Spring of 2018

By Diane Roxas

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ierra Vista has been under construction since October of 2013, with several deadlines passing by for those eager to move into its state-of-the art class and meeting rooms. Unfortunately, it is still hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

At the Nov. 15 Board of Trustees meeting, Anthony Culpepper, vice president of administrative services said that the projected completion date was June 2017.

But the Nov. 18 construction alerts report on the school website says that, “construction may extend the timeline beyond the fall of 2017.”

The building was originally due to be completed by December 2015, but it has hit a few snags along the way. Early on, the construction was already met with a couple of challenges while the contractors were building the foundation.

There was a previous drainage system that was in place and groundwater that was not found during previous testing. This created a setback and $850,000 out of the contingency funds just for

File photo by Jakey Galdemez

BREAKING GROUND: College dignitaries and city officials donned hard hats, and grabbed shovels at the ground breaking for the Sierra Vista building on Oct. 21, 2013. Now more than three years later, the structure is still not complete.

the foundation alone. This was back in April 2014.

In September 2015, the building was only up to a 75.4 percent completion due to “unforeseen conditions” and the contractors projected a delay from the original date of December 2015. They

set the new completion date for spring 2016.

By February 2016, Sierra Vista was 93 percent finished but again, the contractors have failed to meet the deadline of occupancy that was slated for spring. The construction company were at the last phase of the project, which

is to “ensure that all mechanical, electrical and plumbing devices are functioning as intended.”

The building faced a change in contractors this past September.

Toby Hayward, Inc. and Vertex Construction replaced Mallcraft, Inc., the original contractor. According to a previous interview,

Nelson Oliveira, director of facilities and construction said that “65 percent of the prior installed materials are being removed and replaced due to deficient materials and workmanship.” At that time, they projected a January 2017 completion date.

Currently the new contractors have repaired the horizontal ducts of the three floors and mansard.

But the latest construction update online is saying, “Additional significant issues have been discovered regarding insulation systems of the vertical ducts.” Now they need to expose these and install proper insulation to comply with the fire safety code. The completion rate at this time is back to 75 percent from a 93 percent in February.

The Sierra Vista building is the long-awaited home to a lot of departments including the journalism, culinary arts, Disabled Students Programs, and Student Services. The only question in everyone’s minds right now is: “When will it be ready?”

Diane Roxas can be reached at droxas817@student.glendale.edu

Professor Awarded for Dedication to Travel-Study Program

By Morgan Stephens

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rofessor Darren Leaver has traveled to 74 countries and still has 121 left on his to-do list.

Leaver was awarded the Distinguished Faculty award on Nov. 29 for his 21 years of teaching at GCC. Leaver is the director of the study abroad program and an assistant geology professor.

As the director of the travel study program, he creates an environment for students to learn through field-based experiential learning, defined as learning through active participation in an activity then taking time to reflect on the outcome.

“We all grow, and we grow at the pace that we’re most often comfortable with,” he said.

“Travelling will accelerate that in a very positive way. You learn so much about yourself, so much about your limits. They get pushed farther than you thought possible in a certain amount of time. There are things that will stay with you throughout your life that you can draw upon to get you through mostly any situation.”

So far, Leaver has organized the travel-study program for visiting Peru, Greece, Bali, Italy, England, Nepal, Ireland, Czech Republic, Austria, New Zealand and Argentina.

Leaver is married to Laura Englund-Krusse, also a geography professor at GCC and has two daughters, Khalia and Maia.

He attended Cal State Northridge, receiving a bachelor’s degree in earth science with a minor in geology and a master’s degree in geography.

He grew up in Leicestershire, England where his parents ran an

Photo courtesy of Darren Leaver

INCAN CITY: Professor Darren Leaver poses high above Machu Picchu in Peru on one of his many international trips.

orphanage. He attributes his inspiration to studying geology to David Attenborough, a naturalist and filmmaker, who found fossils just outside the hills where he grew up.

In 1975, he moved to the U.S. and four years later, at the age of 15, made his first trip overseas around Europe. “I was bitten by the travel bug,” he admits.

During his college years, he used his student loans to travel again to Europe for a seven-week trip. This is when he learned about trains and traveling as economically as possible with only a suitcase for his belongings.

“There are things in this life that you want and things in this life that you need and you are certainly thrust into that realization when you travel,” Leaver said.

He earned his master’s July 1991 then went on a trip around

the world.

Again, his backpack was filled mostly with film, camera gear, and guide books.

Leaver was hired in 1996 as a full-time geography professor, which allowed him to travel and to create travel opportunities for students.

Leaver and his wife Laura share their zest for travelling with their children. They travelled with their first born daughter as early as 7 months old.

“It’s in her blood,” he says about his daughter, who is now 15. “She’s mentioned she wants to go to college in Europe.”

When asked about the most beloved place he has travelled to, “I have different favorites for different reasons,” he said.

“For natural beauty, New Zealand and Nepal. They are equally gorgeous places and I feel really

at ease when I travel there. Both cultures are very welcoming. The other would be Bali because the diversity of Indonesia. You can spend time in the mountains. You can do snorkeling. You have komodo dragons and orangutans and the people of Bali are wonderful. It’s just a really phenomenal country.”

Leaver and his family began abcBali, a non-profit educational foundation to teach Balinese children English in rural villages.

Four other professors at GCC have also helped create abcBali along with Leaver.

Two of the three schools are named after former students, Robin Carlson and Ryder Buck, who each passed away after participating in the study abroad program.

This program serves 400 students in three villages with students ages eight to 13. The curriculum’s emphasis is on learning English through Balinese culture

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and environmental education.

Former student and travel abroad participant, Louiza Minasyan spoke fondly about her experience in New Zealand nine years ago.

“It taught us to be independent,” Minasyan said. “It forced us to leave the classroom and learn outside. Forced us to get out of comfort zones, leave the bubble we know and mingle with different cultures and people from all walks of life.”

For his next travel feat, Leaver hopes to visit Antarctica and see more of Southeast Asia.

Leaver thanked his family for their support and the administration and board at GCC for the honorary award.

“We can inspire our students and they can also inspire us and that happens all the time,” he said.

Morgan Stephens can be reached at morganstephens6@gmail.com

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Professor Brings Students to Rose Bowl Aquatics

By Diane Roxas

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r. Lee Parks refuses to believe that anything should get in the way of young people participating in healthful physical exercise and that it provides a good platform in which they could perform their academics.

For 25 years, Lee Parks has been an instructor in the adapted physical education program at Glendale College, which focuses on physical activities for students with disabilities and personalizing it based on each individual’s needs.

“I offer them an opportunity to learn how to take care of themselves physically within their own limitations,” Parks said. “We devise a personalized program for each student that comes to my class. We try our hardest to get the right program for them.”

She graduated in 1974 from the University of New Mexico with a master’s degree in adapted physical education. At that time, schools were segregated and students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools.

In 1975, when the Department of Education passed Public Law 94-142 that “guaranteed a free appropriate public education to each child with a disability,” Parks worked with public schools

in Albuquerque to set up adapted physical education programs from elementary to high school.

In 1981, she was accepted at USC and moved here to get her doctorate. Afterward, she worked as an assistant instructor at Cal State Northridge. She was also a consultant for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, where she worked with architects to redesign recreation centers for accessibility.

But her passion has always been teaching. She applied to GCC where she started out as a part-time instructor and later on was hired full-time to develop the adapted physical education program.

“At the time that they hired me, they had one physical education teacher teaching a class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour and that was all they had,” Parks said. “That was basically a weightlifting class that they had going and they wanted a full program.”

The first course she started was adapted aquatics, which is a swimming class. Since the college doesn’t have its own pool, they had to rent space at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena.

“I firmly believe in the importance of physical activity and health promotion throughout

Photo courtesy of Lee Parks

AFLOAT: Dr. Lee Parks supports student Zoe Johnson during their adapted aquatics class at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena.

the lifespan, regardless of ability,” APE Instructor Laura Matsumoto said. “The students who I have worked with over the years have enriched my life beyond words. I get the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of students who are not willing to let the challenges they face keep them from living, learning and participating in their lives to the fullest extent possible.”

For the past five years, the students have also given back to the aquatics center by participating in an annual swima-thon to support the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Annual Fund drive. The students would find donors willing to pledge a certain amount based on the number of

laps the students can finish.

“Some of the students come from low or no income backgrounds and yet they work hard to find sponsors to support them during the swim-a-thon,” Matsumoto said. “This is an important experience that allows students who are oftentimes reliant on social services to feel connected in giving back to the community.”

Over the years they have started many new classes including a self-defense class that teaches tai-chi, an adapted cycling class and a class for sports and recreational activities in which they teach different sports during the semester, including basketball and archery.

Parks shared a story of one female student with quadriplegic cerebral palsy who is in her aquatics class. They had to put on child water wings, a floatation belt and fins before she could go into the pool.

“She can’t use her arms at all but she is on her back and she’s just kicking her fins,” Parks said.

“She does about 60 laps in the pool like that. It is the only time she gets out of the wheelchair – the only time that she is not held or touched or enabled by somebody else. It allows her to experience freedom, independence and selfreliance.”

Diane Roxas can be reached at droxas817@student.glendale.edu

Give Something Special for the Holidays This Year

By Morgan Stephens and Sheron Page

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he holidays are a perfect time for giving and not just in the sense of perfectly wrapped boxes with bows underneath the Christmas tree.

One way to make the most of your holiday season is to volunteer around Los Angeles for those in need.

If funds are tight, or if you just want to give back to your community, volunteering costs nothing and can mean everything to somebody who has less. The smile of a child’s face after receiving a Christmas gift, or knowing that you helped provide a meal for someone who would’ve gone without is priceless.

Here is a list of some of the volunteering opportunities Los Angeles has to offer around the holiday season: LA Works, a non-profit action center that helps to organize and increase volunteer participation, has made a one-stop calendar for volunteering events in December.

They have scheduled food drives, after-school homework clubs to provide children with a safe and educational environment to help them with their academic needs, reading aloud to children, and a Christmas toy giveaway, among other things.

“What we provide at LA Works is a full staff of individuals that seek change in growth to the human mind and body,” said Kami Brumer, LA Operations

Manager. “We may not be seen in the public eye our duties behind the desk are still to provide services to the needy.”

To visit LA Work’s opportunity calendar, visit: http://www. laworks.com Silverado Hospice in Burbank offers opportunities for volunteers to provide comfort to individuals and families reeling from terminal illnesses. As a hospice volunteer, you can participate in bringing flowers to patients twice a month, creating aromatherapy products for patients, and visiting patients for emotional support.

Union Station Homeless Service has worked for 40 years feeding the homeless and helping the Pasadena community.

They will be providing meals for the homeless and low-income families on Christmas Day. You can register to volunteer on their website: unionstationhs.org/help/ volunteer.

If you are away from your family this holiday season or just want to spend Christmas day helping those in need, you can sign up to volunteer. The event takes place Dec. 25 from 11a.m. to 2p.m.

One Voice LA is a non-profit organization which helps families living at poverty level within their community. Their holiday program provides Christmas food baskets, toys and books to 2,500 families living in poverty in the Los Angeles area.

Each child receives a book and toys given personally by Santa

and every family takes home a basket overflowing with the ingredients for a holiday meal: a turkey, rolls, carrots, squash, potatoes, yams, onions, and a fresh apple pie.

To volunteer for One Voice LA please visit their website to see their schedule at http://onevoicela.org/volunteer/.

For those with a soft spot for animals, many shelters need additional volunteers around this time of year.

LA Animal Services is holding orientations for volunteers to get started all throughout Dec. 8, 14 and 15. To inquire about volunteering for LA Animal Services, please visit http://www.laanimalservices.com/volunteer/.

Toys for Tots another nonprofit organization has been providing less fortunate children with toys, winter wear and a Christmas to remember for over 60 years.

There is toy drop-off location in cities across the nation. All toys collected within the Los Angeles area will be distributed through local Salvation Army Community Corps. To find out where to dropoff and the list of toys requested visit toysfortots.org.

The holidays are a wonderful time for relaxation and rejuvenation, but also a time to show our compassion and provide a little joy to somebody who needs it.

Morgan Stephens can be reached at morganstephens6@gmail.com, Sheron Page can be reached at Sheronepage@gmail.com

Photos by Tina Fernestam

VOLUNTEERS: Union Station Homeless Services feed the hungry and less fortunate at the annual Dinner in the Park in Pasadena.

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Best Holiday Films of All Time

By Elena Jacobson

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here are certain things that people expect out of Christmas, a tree, presents, time together as a family, and sometimes even eggnog.

Christmas movies can be one of the most important parts of Christmas as everyone in the family watches together.

One of the best movies to watch is “Lost Christmas.” directed by John Hay (“The Truth About Love” 2005) It is a relatively unknown movie that came out in 2011 about a boy named goose played by Larry Mills (“Arranged” 2007) who is going down the wrong path in life and gets a second chance one Christmas Eve. This heartwarming movie brings out forgiveness after tragedy, and illustrates how the value of family should never be taken for granted. It inspires people to bring families closer together and spread the love, perfectly capturing the spirit of Christmas.

It’s great to watch, and since not everyone has seen it, the family can all watch something new together.

If they are looking for more of a classic, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a close second. Directed by Henry Selik (“Coraline” 2009) and written by Tim Burton (“Alice Through the Looking Glass” 2016), It might not seem like the best holiday film as a large part is about Halloween, but a lot of the movie is spent in Christmas Town.

While the main character Jack Skellington, voiced by Chris Sarandon (“I Smile Back” 2015) is the Pumpkin King, he is looking for more beyond his day

MERRY AND BRIGHT: Universally loved holiday movies include “Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” of Halloween. After stumbling upon Christmas, he very quickly becomes rather obsessed with it and tries to become Santa Claus.

Despite his effort, he doesn’t quite understand the meaning of Christmas. It’s a classic movie that is great to watch because it presents Christmas from an outsider’s point of view. Perfect for people that likes things a bit unconventional.

“The Polar Express” is well known but not a typical movie.

It came out 2004, directed by Robert Zemmeckis (“Allied” 2016). It inspires people to believe in things they can’t see, even when the world insists it’s not real.

The main character, a young boy growing up played by Tom Hanks (“Sully” 2016), is beginning to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. Later that night a train pulls up in front of his house to take him to the North Pole and prove him wrong.

It is a great story about friendship, trust and believing. It can make kids feel giddy and the adults feel like they’re kids again.

“White Christmas” is a classic holiday story of love and comedy mixed with a bit of drama and a few musical numbers. It debuted in 1954, directed by Michael Curtiz (“The Comancheros” 1961) and is still a favorite six decades later.

Starring Bing Crosby (“Dr.

Cook’s Garden” 1971) as Bob Wallace, Danny Kaye (“Skokie” 1981) as Phil Davis, Rosemary Clooney (“Radioland Murders” 1994) as Betty Haynes, and VeraEllen (“Let’s Be Happy” 1957) as Judy Haynes. The cute and funny story elements are enough to cheer anyone up, but the music and dancing makes an already good movie even better.

“Rudolf the Rednose Reindeer” is yet another classic.

It came out in 1964,directed by Larry Roemer (“The Ballad of Smokey the Bear” 1966) in a time where animation was not very advanced, but the claymation continues to entertain children and adults alike.

As the song goes, Rudolf the Rednose Reindeer, voiced by Billie Mae Richards (Shadow Builder 2004), gets picked on for his unusual nose, but soon gets to prove himself by helping Santa through a storm. Unlike the song, the movie adds more backstory and a bit of a prologue to Rudolf’s tale.

This story of acceptance and friendship is great for kids to watch and adults to reminisce.

The “Winter Stallion” is a story of family and forgiveness.

After his father dies, Alan, played

by Daniel Travanti (“One Small Hitch” 2013), must take care of the farm of horses and his orphaned niece.

Unsure of what to do Alan has to decide whether or not to sell the farm despite his niece’s wishes or move back to a place he has spent years trying to get away from.

The “Winter Stallion” came out in 1992 and was directed by Peter Edwards (“Guns of Honor” 1998). It’s relatively unknown, but is still a heartwarming Christmas movie about bringing families together.

There have been a lot of Christmas romantic comedies made, but none quite like “Christmas Angel.” Originally released on 2009 and directed

by Brian Brough (“Singing with Angels” 2016) this movie has a much deeper sentiment than what’s on the surface.

The main character, Ashley Matthews, played by Kari Diaz (“Friend Request” 2013) , has had

to fend for herself for a lot of her life and has become somewhat antisocial and standoffish.

However when her neighbor convinces her to start helping him help others, secretly, she starts to warm up to people.

With strong messages of helping people who need it and allowing other people to help you, this romantic comedy, sets itself apart.

If the family is looking for something a bit more relaxed and not as deep, “The Santa Clause” directed by John Pasquin (“Miss congeniality 2: Armed and fabulous” 2005) is just the movie.

After accidentally killing Santa Claus, Scott Calvin played by Tim Allen (“Three Geezers” 2013) must become Santa and deliver all the presents before Christmas Day. It’s funny, charming and often a crowd pleaser The live action “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” that came out in 2000 and directed by Ron Howard (“In the Heart of the Sea” 2015) never fails to make people laugh. When is Jim Carrey (“True Crimes 2016) ever not funny?

Beside the already crazy antics of Doctor Seuss come to life and are made even crazier by Jim Carrey playing the Grinch. Funny and classic, this movie brings people together over the true meaning of Christmas.

Not to leave out other classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” directed by Frank Capra (“Pocketful of Miracles” 1965) came out in 1946 and is still as popular as it was 70 years ago.

With a message that everyone is important, even a seemingly unimportant man like George Bailey played by James Stewart (“Right of Way” 1983) Another classic like “A Miracle on 34th Street,” directed

by George Seaton (“Showdown” 1973), came out in 1947. After declaring an old man, who claims to be Santa, insane. Fred Gailey a lawyer played by John Payne (“They Ran for Their Lives” 1968) defends him in court as really being Kris Kringle.

Elena Jacobson can be reached at laneyjacobson520@gmail.com

CLASSIC FILM: Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye sing and dance in the 1954 classic “White Christmas.”

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Holiday Splendor Lights up Local Area

Photo by Alex Markarian FESTIVE LIGHTS: The Muradyan Family sets up their house with Christmas lights on November 29 in their North Hollywood neighborhood.

Photo by Nancy Villalobos MONTROSE HOLIDAYS: Every weekend until Christmas, Montrose offers free pony rides as well as free horse drawn carriage rides, while Santa strolls up and down Honolulu Avenue.

Hollywood Parade Kicks Off the Season

By Sheron Page

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ollywood presented its 84th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Police cars, floats, and Santa and his elves filled the Hollywood streets celebrating this upcoming holiday season of love fun peace and harmony. Many families gathered and cheered as streets were blocked off. Some relaxed in lawn chairs with quilts covering their laps, sipping hot cocoa and coffee, as they excitedly awaited the parade to begin.

Guests such as singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, the grand marshal attended in an allwhite Oldsmobile. Cast members Young and the Restless,Days of Our Lives soap operas. Along with many others waved to the crowd from the back seats of their

fancy convertibles as fans yelled their names.

This year it was said to be one of the coldest years for the parade. There were runny noses, loud screams and smells of hot sausages being cooked.

Local resident Bill Mock was there. “I have been attending the parade since I was 5 years old.” said Mock “It’s only right that I follow the tradition with my wife and twin girls.”

Seventeen marching bands passed by with pom pom girl dance teams from middle and high schools from all over the world. Los Angeles Catholic School, Greater Atlanta Christian School, Marine Band San Diego and many more entertained the crowd.

Miss Hollywood National of California with her equestrian

skills, gracefully waved to the crowd from her atop brown horse.

The Parade had a Multitude of sponsors including Toys for Tots, an organization that takes up a collection for coats, toys etc for the less fortunate children to give back to the communities around the holidays.

“This year was a success, an even bigger crowd with many laughs and cheers,” said Laura McKenzie, co-host with Erik Estrada. They have hosted this event for seven years in a row. ” I love to see the many faces and walks of life gather together to enjoy a celebration of Christmas,” Estrada said.

Sheron Page can be reached at Sheronepage@gmail.com

Photo by Sheron Page

THE CAT IN THE HAT: A giant balloon featuring the enduring character of Dr. Seuss floats down Hollywood Boulevard on Nov. 26.

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Editor's Recap: Looking back on 2016

Illustrations by Aida Ohadi/Collage by Tina Fernestam

MOVING FORWARD: As the year comes to an end, we look back on the best of times and the worst of times. Clockwise left to right: Adele, Beyoncé, David Bowie, Prince, Ryan Lochte, Harley Quinn, Simone Biles, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.

By Melody Shahsavarani

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ot even Christopher Nolan could’ve written a year like this into a film. As we say goodbye to many good things, and welcome a new year, here is a recap of the good, bad and ugly of 2016.

We’ve lost great and talented artists and performers this year.

With less than two weeks into the new year, the world lost the voice and icon of pop music, Starman himself, David Bowie. Bowie left the world in silence and sadness as they reflected his passion in music and the world. Just a few months later, in April, Prince died. His sudden death shocked fans around the world, but he left a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Harper Lee, Pulitzer-prize winning author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” passed away at the age of 89. Her first novel left its mark with generations of high school students. And her death came soon after the release of her surprise novel “Go Set a Watchmen.”

Election season took 2016 by the reins and shifted into the most outrageous and nailbiting Election Day. The Democratic Party, saw a rift as candidates Hillary Clinton and

Bernie Sanders faced off in the primary polls. Sanders unified the younger generation, ignited a spark that gave millennials hope, giving many young Americans a revolution they could believe in. However, Clinton clinched the nomination, becoming the first woman to represent a major political party.

There were signs pointing to the results of the election, but people refused to believe it was possible.

A Trump presidency became a reality for the fraudulent businessman, but overnight America was in tears, anger and protests. The president-elect caused numerous controversies throughout his campaign this year. He filled the year with deception, unethical commentary, and unimaginable results.

Clinton took a hard punch, as she stepped away from the spotlight after the results, making minimal appearances. On Nov. 9 a petition was created calling on the Electoral College to make Clinton the president, as won over 2.3 million difference in the popular vote. Change.org announced that it had more than 4.7 million signatures, becoming the fastest growing and most signed petition in the website’s 10-year history.

Feuds brewed throughout

this past year. A notable one to recount in the world of music was the never-ending rift between Taylor Swift and Kanye West.

It all began back in 2009 at the MTV Video Music Awards when West abruptly interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech when she defeated Beyoncé for best female video. Both parties admitted they had looked past their differences, at the same award show six years later when Swift presented West with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award. It all tumbled down from there.

The night before the GRAMMYs, Kanye West dropped his album “The Life of Pablo” and the most talked about track off the record was “Famous.” West raps “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that b--h famous.” Shots were fired, as Swift won her album of the year award she skilfully targeted West in her speech without mentioning his name. She later shared that she never approved such lyrics.

The war took its last battle, when Kardashian took to snapchat and laid out all the videos recorded of the conversation between Swift and West working on the track, with Swift retracting saying there was no agreement in the video, and West never played the song

for her beforehand.

The queen of the charts, Beyoncé, surprised fans by dropping her long-awaited album, “Lemonade” after her HBO special back in April. She created a short-film based on each track, and created yet another movement after her 2013 selftitled album. On the other side of the pond, another hitmaker was welcomed back into the limelight. Adele effortlessly broke numerous records with her new album “25.”

The film “Suicide Squad” took the year by storm with its villian-filled, star-studded cast.

Margot Robbie portrayed Harley Quinn, which became one of the most popular costumes this year.

The summer Olympics in Rio took a toll all the way from the beginning. But team USA made the most headlines for the good and the bad. The gold medal winning gymnastics team, “The Fab Five” took the world by storm. One member in particular, Simone Biles, made the world her stage at just 19 years old. Her stamina, strength, and swiftness on each of her routines awarded her with four Olympic gold medals and one bronze.

Biles set a new American record for most gold medals in women’s gymnastics at a

single Games. Biles and her teammate Gabby Douglas are the only African American female U.S. gymnasts to win both the individual all-around gold and team gold at the same Olympic games. She was the first American female gymnast to be the flag bearer for the closing ceremonies.

Fellow Olympian Ryan Lochte made headlines in Rio, leading him to be labeled as a disgrace to his country. Lochte was involved in an investigation with Brazilian police, which revealed he reported lies. Lochte initially said that he and three teammates were robbed at gunpoint by men with police badges as they returned from a party in a taxi on Aug. 14.

Brazilian police alleged that the U.S. swimmers vandalized a gas station restroom. Investigation found that Lochte pulled down a metal advertisement and the swimmers urinated behind the gas station restroom.

As the year winds down, 2016 can be concluded as the year of embarrassment, accomplishments, and disparity.

Let’s all cross our fingers and enter 2017 with some hope for the new year. It’s been a year in the making, and now it’s finally coming to an end.

Melody Shahsavarani can be reached at melody.shah1@gmail.com

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Book Review: ‘Small Great Things’ is Big

By Diane Roxas

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odi Picoult’s latest novel, “Small Great Things,” could not have come at a better time.

When xenophobia and racism are issues at the forefront of media coverage, this book about racism leaves readers something to ponder and talk about.

The title was inspired by a quote by Martin Luther King, Jr., “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”

“Small Great Things” has the trademark of a classic Picoult novel – fast-paced story with legal and medical drama that deals head on with controversial issues.

The author writes from three points of view: Ruth Jefferson, an African-American labor and delivery nurse with 20 years of experience being charged with murder; Turk Bauer, a white supremacist parent of a newborn; and Kennedy Quarrie, a public defense attorney who takes on Jefferson’s case.

Ruth Jefferson starts her day at the Connecticut hospital just like she has been doing for the last two decades. She is doing a routine screening on a newborn and is asked to leave by the father who requested to see her supervisor. When she comes back and checks on the patient charts, a note is there: “NO AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSONNEL TO CARE FOR THIS PATIENT.” Turk Bauer, and his wife Brittany, were going to the nursery to check on their newborn son who just had a routine procedure when they saw medical personnel rushing in that direction. When they went in, Turk sees that black nurse beating on his son’s chest.

A while later, their son was declared dead by the doctor.

Kennedy Quarrie hates arraignment day; she never knows

what she is going to get. Working for the public defender’s office means that she has to represent anyone presented to the judge who needs a lawyer but doesn’t have one. When the case is called she sees a woman in handcuffs, wearing a nightgown being led in the courtroom. Someone from the gallery shouts “murderer!” and a man is hauled off for spitting on the woman’s face. She notices a swastika tattooed on his shaved head.

Picoult has always written compelling novels about controversial issues – from medical ethics in “My Sister’s Keeper” to LGBT rights in “Sing You Home.” She creates relatable characters that keep the readers engrossed and this one is no different.

In the author’s note for “Small Great Things” she describes her struggle in writing Ruth’s point of view. Coming from a “white and class-privileged” background, she has done a lot of research to give justice to an African-American character.

Given the struggle of writing from a perspective you never experienced, Ruth’s character comes up short in some ways and by the end of the story her voice is barely there. The ending could have been stronger by giving more emphasis to what she had to say in the conclusion of the novel.

Despite its shortcomings, the book is still worth reading. It is something a person could finish in one reading and probably would want to. It engages the reader and compels one to do some reflecting, not just on what is going on but on how one responds to racial inequality in our society.

She says that during her research she asked mothers how often they talk about racism with their children. White mothers

SMALL GREAT THINGS: Author Jodi Picoult’s new book examines racial inequality — and murder. said rarely, if ever. Black mothers said “every day.” Picoult says, “I’ve come to see that ignorance is a privilege, too.”

The book talks about racism not just as being aggressively opposed toward a person of another

race, religion or color, but also as being a passive observer and not doing anything about those injustices – whether it is racial discrimination in the workplace or police brutality on the streets.

Picoult leaves her readers a

statement to contemplate: “There is a fire raging, and we have two choices: we can turn our backs, or we can try to fight it.”

Diane Roxas can be reached at droxas817@student.glendale.edu

‘The Chemist’: ‘Twilight’

Author is Back With Spy Story

By Elena Jacobson

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hile most famous for her Twilight series, Stephenie Meyer has come out with her new book “The Chemist”, a new and captivating novel, full of top secret missions and undercover operations.

A far cry from “Twilight,”

Meyer has created a new spy thriller, that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. While written only in five months the overall plot and characters are very strong and realistic.

The main character, Juliana Fortis, used to work for an government agency so secret it doesn’t even have a name, but she has been on the run and can rarely trust anyone. However, after a sinister terrorist plot has been discovered, the agency who had been chasing her now needs her help.

After spending each night setting up security measures in hotel rooms to stop assassins, sent by the agency who is claiming, they need her help she needs to figure out who she can trust quickly. It’s up to her to stop the attack without being burned by the agency in the process.

The book takes on a sense of realism Juliana often disguises herself, by blending in and bending people’s perception, to make herself into someone else. Using her small frame and short hair to her advantage she can look like anyone, male or female, teenager or adult, to go undercover or hide in plain sight.

With characters written so vividly it’s hard to not see

through the eyes of Juliana, and live the story, as she faces danger.

Suspense is riddled throughout, since the main character is not actually a spy, and is new to being on the run and hiding.

She is actually a chemist, who worked on top secret projects for the agency.

In the beginning her mentor began to suspect the agency was going to betray them, and gave her a crash course on how to go undercover and on the run, and as Juliana takes every precaution, the story conveys a convincing feeling of paranoia, and sense of being hunted.

The relationship between, the characters amplifies the distrust, but also strengthens the character’s development as the story goes on. With story elements of action, suspense, romance and science, the book caters to a lot of people.

W h i l e “Twilight” might not be everyone’s favorite book, “The Chemist” is Meyer’s best novel, as it is well written and can keep a wide variety of readers interested and invested in the story.

Elena Jacobson can be reached at laneyjacobson520@gmail.com

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Films to Delight Audiences in the Coming Year

By Tina Fernestam

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e are getting closer to 2017 and we have so many new movies to look forward to in every single genre there is.

So without any further adieu here’s some of the movies you can see next year.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” We followed Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and his crew around the world’s ocean since 2003 in four movies.

After being delayed two years, they’re back and this time Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) will return to the big screen. In this film, Sparrow’s old rival, Capitán Salazar and his crew have escaped prison and will do everything to kill every single pirate they see. The only way of saving the world’s pirates, but mostly himself, Sparrow needs to get his hands on the Trident of Poseidon, an artifact that will make the owner have total control over the seas. The movie premieres May 26.

“Fifty Shades Darker” It’s been two years of anticipation to see what will happen between Anastasia “Ana” Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). The phenomenon of what was “Fifty Shades of Grey,” is back with the second of three installments from the franchise. As we saw in the last film Ana left Christian when she realized they were incompatible. As she starts her internship for Jack Hyde at Seattle Independent Publishing House, Mr. Grey can’t stop thinking about her. He will do everything he can to get her back in his life. But it won’t be on his terms anymore, this time Miss Steele has a say in things, but will that be enough? Curiosity will have to wait until Feb. 10.

“Fast 8” It’s been 15 years since Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) stepped in as an undercover cop at Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) home, and now the rest is history. As we all know Paul Walker died during the production of “Furious 7,” his brothers Cody and Caleb Walker, stepped in and film the remaining scenes. Walker’s death didn’t stop the Fast and Furious franchise crew. Diesel confirmed earlier this year that there will be at least two more movies (2019 and 2021). In “Fast 8,” released on April 14, you’ll recognize returning notable members such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, and Michelle Rodriguez.

Unfortunately at this time, no one but the cast and producers know the plot of the movie, but Diesel teased fans with a poster that stated a trailer will drop on Sunday.

There’s no doubt that this movie will be as exciting, action filled and awesome as the last seven. especially with Felix Gary Gray (“Straight Outta Compton,” 2015) in the director’s chair.

“Saw: Legacy” We all thought that the last movie from the Saw franchise, “Saw 3D” was going to be the final one. We’ve followed Jigsaw and his helpers during the last seven movies. Even though that was suppose to be the end, the writers of the film, Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, pointed out that the last movie gave more questions then answers. In an interview back in August, Dunstan and Melton shared “there were several ideas we never quite figured out. But I don’t want to say what they were, because you never know what might happen in the future.” It’s said to be a re-invention and that they will have new cast who can carry the franchise even longer. The filming just began so there’s no trailer or plot out yet, but after six years of

AHOY MATEY: Pirates of the Carribean makes a long-awaited return.

waiting, we can only hope that this will be a new era of the Saw franchise. Get ready for Oct. 27.

the television once again to kill even more people? I’ll guess we have to wait a little while longer to find out.

“Rings” (The Ring 3) One of the most talked about horror movies is back with a sequel after 12 long years. After being rescheduled a few times from November 2015, the movie is now set to come out Feb. 3.

It’s the same concept, you see the film, the phone rings and a mysterious voice on the end whispers “seven days” and after that things go bad, very bad. This time, Holt is interested in the myth about the cursed videotape who kill anyone seven days after watching it, but his girlfriend Julia take one for the team, looks at the tape cal drain on your mental state and and goes through health,” Salazar said. hell for the next “The Addictions Study Club seven days. Will she has been around for several survive and close the years,” Jones said. “We allow our portal forever or will students to gain hands on experiSamara get out of ence by allowing them to assist in the communities.”

“For The holidays we go out into the community to serve at LA missions to feed the homeless,” said Jones. “ We also collaborate with many other rehabs in the surrounding cities for psychological assistance.”

“We want our students to be prepared and ready to cooperate with the addicts and their lifestyle,” Salazar said.

The Addictions Study club also donates yearly gift baskets, care packages ,scarves, hats and toiletries throughout the community.

“Our ultimate goal is to give, listen and carry out a substantial amount of energy towards the people who need our services.” said Jones.

“Beauty and the Beast” It’s been 25 years since the Oscar nominated animated film “Beauty and the Beast” was released to the world. Audiences will get to relive one of Disney’s iconic movies, but in a live-action remake. They did an amazing job picking the cast for this movie and there wasn’t anyone else who would fit the characters better. Rumors began to swirl in 2014, as to who will be casted along with a release date. Emma Watson has been cast as the beloved Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston with a March 17 debut. The film holds the same plot: Belle sacrifices herself and is taken prisoner by the Beast to save her father. Belle is introduced to the magical staff in the castle and learns not be afraid of the Beast. But everything won’t be a walk in the park, Gaston is still after Belle and will do everything in his power to get her, even if it means hunting down the Beast to the end.

Addiction Studies Club Donates to LA Mission, Other Homeless Organizations

By Sheron Page

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he Addictions Study Club educates students about awareness of how certain drugs lead to other destructions, such as DUIs, sexual-behavior, and many other addictions.

This 18-month program leads and guides students into understanding of the fundamentals and aftermath of addictions. Addictions are things or activities that people have a hard time of letting go. They can hinder your performance at being a better person and have a tendency of erasing your past for a moment.

“My role as a teacher is to help addicts and to provide our services in bringing awareness to addictions, “said Lonnie Jones, president of the Addictions Club.

The program provides multiple courses to teach students educational background and about chemical imbalances, physical and detrimental studies. Anything is dangerous and overwhelming with an addiction. The behavioral courses and psychological courses teach how to cope with family dynamics and chemical dependencies,” Jones said.

The Addictions Study Club is one of many community colleges clubs that offer a wide variety of studies. Once the program is complete, each student has gained important information on how to cope with addicts along with what type of protocol to follow.

“Being kind and wanting to help individuals overcome an addiction is not followed by a book per-se it’s particularly a passion that allows you to follow your heart,” Jones said.

“By the the end of the program each student receives a certificate and is able to comprehend the fundamentals of an addict and how to be prepared.”

Benjamin Salazar, professor of alcohol and drug studies, has evolved much in being a part of the community.

“To define an addict is a person who insists on repeating the same habit.,” Salazar said.

His job is to teach students to provide best benefiting programs for addicts that consist of rehabs and counseling. That forces addicts to quit their addictions gracefully.

“Having an addiction is more than a just an attack it is a physi-

Sheron Page can be reached at Sheronepage@gmail.com

Tina Fernestam can be reached at mfernes239@student.glendale.edu

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BEAM ME UP: Palm Springs legend Kenny Irwin Jr. is back with the 30th anniversary of his artistic creation, Robolights. Looking much like a dystopian Small World ride, Robolights examines the materialism that undermines spirituality and feeds the military industrial complex in a basically light-hearted way using mainly found and discarded materials. See exclusive slideshows online at elvaq.com.

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Vaqueros’ Baseball Heats Up for Spring Season 2016 Transfer Class

By Sal Polcino

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eturning players and new prospects have begun training and Head Coach Chris Cicuto looks forward to another winning season.

Third baseman Frank Garriola, an All-SoCal selection last year, will start and hit in the middle of the line-up. Garriola, as a freshman, was the team’s RBI leader last year and for a while led the entire state.

Also returning are starting outfielders John Malott and Cristian Montes.

“Both players are exceptionally strong defensively, and both have had an outstanding fall with the bat,” Cicuto said.

Bruno Teramoto returns for his second season and will be playing infield. Teramoto played on the 2015 team.

“Grant Mona, redshirted last season, is slotted to play shortstop,” said Cicuto. “However he sustained a foot injury late in the fall and we are waiting for an MRI. According to Cicuto, if Mona is not healthy they will platoon the shortstop position with Alex Mills and Lucas Sakay. “Alex is an exceptional athlete that also plays outfield and Lukas is an International Student from Brazil,” Cicuto said.

Bo O’Connell and Jake Selco are new players to the team.

O’Connell is a Division I transfer from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Selco is a freshman from El Camino High School. Cicuto said both will provide “pop” in the middle of the lineup.

“Our catching core consists of four catchers that will all have an opportunity to start,” said Cicuto.

“We are excited to have Sergio

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RBI HITTER: Vaquero third baseman Frank Garriola steps up to the plate at Stengel Field last season.

Rey return to play. He played on the 2015 team and sat out in 2016.”

Zach Mauser returns behind the plate along with two freshman catchers, Tony LaPorte (Granada Hills HS) and Konner Piotto, an international student from Canada. Jacob Gribbin, Mondo Rodriguez and Matt Colomes both played on the team last year and will provide depth in the outfield.

Mondo also has a chance to start in the infield.

“We are excited to have the majority of our pitching staff return from last year,” Cicuto said.

“We are looking for bigger roles out of all-conference selections Joe Torres and Marco Quintanar, who were outstanding for us during our final run at conference championship and into the playoffs.”

Anthony Robles, Angel Lerma, AJ Jimenez , and Max DeAmicis were outstanding out of bullpen as freshmen, and as sophomores have developed into potential Division I pitchers.

“We are excited about Ryan Morris, a true freshman righthanded pitcher who stands 6-footfive inches,” Cicuto said.

Morris hails from Notre Dame High School and the coach said he should provide quality starts for the Vaqueros.

“Our number one starter will be a left-handed pitcher from Village Christian High School, who played at Coastal Carolina last season,” Cicuto said. “His name is Chris Davidson. Chris and Frank [Garriola] should have an opportunity to get drafted after this season.”

Sal Polcino can be reached at elvaqed@gmail.com

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SPOTLIGHT college events EVENTS Internship & Portfolio Panel — BUSD Arts For All and GCC Animation presents special guest panelists including Amy Wu (Program Manager of Internships), Amanda Rynda (Art Director of Nickelodeon Studios), and Lauren Patterson (Background Painter of Nickelodeon Studios). The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Glendale College Auditorium. For more information contact rdickes@glendale.edu.

Holiday Ceramics Sale — The Glendale College Ceramics students will be selling their unique works of stoneware, porcelain, raku and earthenware ceramics on Dec. 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Student Center.

GCC Swap Meet/Hilltop Flea Market — More than 70,000 square feet of antiques, furniture, dolls, jewelry, tools and other items are for sale. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday Dec.18 at the GCC Upper Parking Lot. Parking is free, admission is $2 per vehicle.

WORKSHOPS

PERFORMANCES

IMPORTANT DATES

Career Center — “Effective Resume.” Focuses on essential resume-writing principles, formats and content. It runs from 2 to 3 p.m. today and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday.

Register online at MyGCC.

Dance Production — The annual Glendale Community College Faculty/Alumni Dance Production will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the GCC Auditorium. Admission is free but seating is limited.

Finals Week — Final exams for the fall semester run through December 14.

Career Center --- “Successful Interview Strategies.” You have one chance to convince the employer that you are the right candidate for the job. It runs from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Register online at MyGCC. Call ext. 5407 for information.

Winter 2017 — Open registration for winter runs through January 6.

Spring 2017 — Open registration Piano Recital — Linda Zoolalian for the spring semester runs presents a student piano recital at through Feb. 12.

7:30 p.m. on Friday. The performance will be in AU 211. Admission is free.

Courtesy University of Dayton

finals schedule DECEMBER 7 6:30 to 8:50 a.m. — All classes that start between 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. MTWTH or MW. 9:10 to 11:30 a.m. — All classes that start between 9:10 to 10:35 a.m. daily, MTWTH, MWF, MTW, or classes that start between 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

MW or W only.

11:50 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. daily, MTWTH, MWTHF, MWF, MTW, or MW. 2:30 to 4:50 p.m. — All classes that start between 3:25 to 5 p.m.

MW, MTW, or W only.

5:10 to 7:30 p.m.— All classes that start between 5:10 to 6:45 p.m. W only or any afternoon conflicts.

7:50 to 10:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 6:55 to 8:30 p.m. on W only.

DECEMBER 8 6:30 to 8:50 a.m. — All classes that start between 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. TTH or classes that start between 7:35 to 9:05 a.m. TH only.

9:10 to 11:30 a.m. — All classes that start between 9:10 to 10:35 a.m. TTH or TH only.

5:10 to 7:30 p.m.— All classes that start between 3:25 to 6:45 p.m. Friday only.

7:50 to 10:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 6:55 to 8:30 p.m. MW or M only.

11:50 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. — Classes that start between 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. TTH or TH only.

7:50 to 10:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 6:55 to 8:30 p.m. Friday only.

DECEMBER 12

2:30 to 4:50 p.m. — All classes that start between 3:25 to 5 p.m.

TTH or classes that start between 1:40 to 3:15 p.m. TH only.

DECEMBER 10

6:30 to 8:50 a.m. — All classes that start between 6:35 to 8 a.m.

T only.

Assigned Class Time — Finals all day will be according to the assigned class time.

9:10 to 11:30 a.m. — All classes that start between 7:35 to 9:05 a.m. TWTHF, TWTH, TTH, or 9:10 to 10:35 a.m. T only.

DECEMBER 11

11:50 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. TTH, T only, or any morning conflicts.

5:10 to 7:30 p.m.— All classes that start between 5:10 to 6:45 p.m. TTH or 3:25 to 6:45 p.m.

TH only.

7:50 to 10:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 6:55 to 8:30 p.m. TTH or TH only.

DECEMBER 9

6:30 to 8:50 a.m. — All classes that start between 7:35 to 9:05 a.m. daily, MTWTH, MWF, MTW, MW, or M only.

6:30 to 8:50 a.m. — All classes that start between 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. daily, MTTHF, MWTHF, or MWF.

9:10 to 11:30 a.m. — All classes that start between 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. daily, MTWTH, MWTHF, MTWF, MWF MTW, MW, or M only.

9:10 to 11:30 a.m. — All classes that start between 7:35 to 10:35 a.m. on Friday only.

11:50 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 1:40 to 3:15 p.m. MTTH, MW or M only.

11:50 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday only.

2:30 to 4:50 p.m. — All classes that start between 3:25 to 5 p.m. daily, MTWTH, MWF, or M only.

2:30 to 4:50 p.m. — All classes that start between 1:40 to 3:15 p.m. daily, MWF, or F only.

5:10 to 7:30 p.m.— All classes that start between 5:10 to 6:45 p.m. MTWTH, MWF, MW, or M only.

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TWTHF, TWTH, TTH, or 9:1010:35am T only.

11:50 - 2:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 12:20-1:30pm TTH, T only, or any morning conflicts.

2:30 - 4:50 p.m. — All classes that start between 1:40-3:15pm on TTH or a T only.

5:10 - 7:30 p.m. — All classes that start between 3:25-6:45pm T only.

7:50 - 10:10 p.m. --- All classes that start between 6:55-8:30pm T only.

2:30 to 4:50 p.m. — All classes that start between 1:40 to 3:15 p.m. on TTH or a T only.

DECEMBER 14

5:10 to 7:30 p.m. — All classes that start between 3:25 to 6:45 p.m. T only.

9:10 to 11:30 a.m. — Prior approval by the instructor is necessary for make-up final exam.

7:50 to 10:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 6:55 to 8:30 p.m. T only.

11:50 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. — All classes that start between 1:40 to 3:15 p.m. MTWTH or W only.

DECEMBER 13

2:30 to 4:50 p.m. — Prior approval by the instructor is necessary for make-up final exam.

6:30 - 8:50 a.m. — All classes that start between 6:35-8:00am T only.

9:10 - 11:30 a.m. --- All classes that start between 7:35-9:05am

5:10 to 7:30 p.m. — Prior approval by the instructor is necessary for make-up final exam.

Compiled by Alice Ganian

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Campus Comments: What are Students Doing During Winter Break?

GCC Students Voice Their Opinions Compiled by Diane Roxas

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oday is the start of final exams and students are anxious to get them completed. Students are cramming to get all that information in their heads before they enter their assigned classrooms. But

with finals comes the promise of the winter break and students are looking forward to the vacation.

Students were asked about what they are doing for the holidays and here’s what they had to say:

Isabella Alvarez, 19 “I want to spend as much time with my family as I can. I think we’re going to my grandmother’s cabin in Big Bear and I’m excited to see some snow.”

Cooper Enos, 18 “Spend time with family and work a lot. Hopefully, go see my friends in Colorado if I save up enough money.”

Eakkasit Watchararatthapan, 19 “Just stay home and hang out with my cousins.”

Sarmen Movsesian, 18 “We have nothing planned yet. But it will be Big Bear, home or Vegas with my family.”

Armand Bogossian, 18 “Going to New York with my family.”

Diane Roxas can be reached at droxas817@student.glendale.edu