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Volume 105 | Number 3

The Luck of the Pie-rish

campus NEWS

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C hancellor B rice H arris visits campus

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ENTERTAINMENT F rench C lub hosts F ilm F estival page

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

El Vaquero editor in chief Agnessa Kasumyan SPORTS EDITOR Aimee Yeghiayan Beck SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Anahit Kardzhyan ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Rikard Kohler

FEATURE EDITOR

Ally Perkins

CALENDAR EDITOR Eric Bourse STAFF Alin Boughousi Emiliano Chavez Alexandra Duncan Elie Georges Richard Kontas Justin Mathay Jack Morello Danielle Nail Ekaterina Nikitina Mayra Ortiz Nicolas Rincon Yu Sugita NEWSROOM Manager

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design adviser

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faculty adviser Sharyn Obsatz sobsatz@glendale.edu (818) 240-1000 ext.5214

A Call to Arms for a Green Campus

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lendale Community College is committed to assuming a leadership role in educating the general public about the need to preserve and protect our natural environment and to sustain the natural resources with which we are blessed. Mike Reed, Associate Professor of Geography, has worked for years with our Environmental Affairs Committee, headed now by Nelson Oliveira, director of facilities and construction, to improve the ecological impact from our newer buildings. In addition, Mike Reed has worked with our Board of Trustees to endorse our Sustainability Mission. Our mission as stated:“The college is committed to “nurturing environmental stewardship and environmental literacy across the curriculum” and to “regularly measuring and assessing our performance towards these goals” and “developing administrative and training procedures in conformity with this policy.” These policies were adopted in July 2011.

As a part of implementing the Board Policy, Mike has developed a website to help disseminate information about GCC’s efforts at Sustainability. The GCC Environment and Sustainability website address is http://www.glendale.

edu/index.aspx?page=3352 One of the areas of the Board Policy that has not been adequately addressed is development of “environmental literacy across the curriculum.” Many of the faculty include environmental issues in their courses to help support increased environmental literacy for our students, but we do not have a coordinated curriculum on sustainability. In order to meet the educational needs of our students, we need to work on curricula for students who want to major in environmental and urban planning and to those students who want to increase their knowledge about sustainability.

When we ask students what they think we are doing on campus to be environmentally sensitive, the majority do not see efforts on our part. They do not know that we pay a recycling company to recycle a minimum of 50.5% of our trash. Students do not know that our new buildings are more energy efficient by design. Students report that they do not believe that GCC is concerned with environmental issues and that we do not teach enough about sustainability. Do you agree? Students ask about classes that are dedicated to Environmental Issues. Many

students are interested in pursuing degrees in sustainability, urban planning, and environmental issues, yet we do not offer classes, clubs or activities to enhance their educational desires. I think you will agree that we need to work towards this end.

Acting in a sustainable manner needs to be recognized as one of the core values of the GCC Community. It is not just another “social cause” of the moment with posters and flyers and rallies.

Every division, every department, and every organization on campus should have something to say about its own efforts towardsustainability. What ideas do you have? Could we have a Farmers’ Market on campus one time a month as CSULA has just started? Could we teach classes on Sustainability or include curriculum in existing classes? Could we enlarge our community garden on campus, keep bees, increase our recycling efforts, encourage local, state, federal, global involvement?

This spring, the Humanities/ Social Science Lecture Series is dedicated to presentations on Environmental and Climate Change issues. We encourage other Divisions to mount similar programs.

We have leadership on this is-

sue from our Board of Trustees and from top administrators. We need buy-in from the faculty and support from the student campus organizations. How can we mobilize the energy that exists on this campus to help us integrate sustainability into our core? Would a one day campus-wide “Stand down for Sustainability” be in order? We are sure that there are wonderful other approaches. If you are interested in joining us for a GREENER GCC, please email gillooly@glendale.edu.

After we know who on campus is interested in sharing ideas and lending a helping hand, we can move forward.

Sincerely, Jessica Gillooly, Mike Reed, Peggy Renner, Hoover Zariani, Paul Mayer, Tzoler Oukayan, JC Moore, Brenda Jones, Joe Beeman, Brett Miketta, Mike Dulay, ASGCC Legislature, Susie Moran, Alison Johnson, Carline Kaba, Inger Thompson, Darren Leaver, Roger Bowerman, Laura Englund-Krusee, Nelson Oliveira, Ramon Herrera, Elizabeth Kronbeck, Louise Ghandhi, Kevin Mack, Deborah Owens, Hazel Ramos, Shelley Aronoff

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Armenian Genocide Apparel Under Scrutiny by Americana

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By Anahit Kardzhyan and Emiliano Chavez

he Americana at Brand became the center of controversy when their management ordered a kiosk selling apparel commemorating the Armenian Genocide to stop displaying certain merchandise.

For the past two years, after spreading word about the Open Wounds Movement via social media, Tina Chuldzhyan, Alex Kodagolian, and Armin Hariri rented out a cart at the Americana in February to sell their Open Wounds 1915 merchandise.

Most of the products are Armenian Genocide-themed, but they also offer merchandise dawned with their Pentagon Records logo and numerous pieces related to the upcoming 7 Deadly Sins album release.

The Americana restricts the sale of pornographic material, drug paraphernalia, and sec-

ond hand merchandise; the black shirts, however, simply read “Our Wounds Are Still Open 1915” and “We Are Still Here - 2015,” referring to the genocide by Ottoman Turks that killed 1.5 million Armenians in 1915.

Hariri, better known by his stage name “R-Mean,” revealed the Tshirt design in a music video for his song “Open Wounds,” which was released in 2013 and addresses the horrific 1915 events.

Hariri began selling the “Open Wounds” shirts to raise awareness about the genocide. Some wellknown supporters of the movement include Congressman Adam Schiff, rapper The Game, rapper Crooked I, boxer Vanes Martirosyan, radio personality Sway Calloway, System of a Down member Serj Tankian, former Destiny’s Child member Farrah Franklin, and TMZ reporter Anna Kachikyan.

News of the ban initially came from R-Mean’s Instagram page,

where he posted a photo of the shop1915.com cart, located by Katsuya restaurant, informing his followers that the cart had been “compromised.” He also mentioned that they could not display the merchandise but were still allowed to sell it per the customer’s request.

Americana’s management had previously asked them to keep their cart family-friendly and remove all pictures of protests. Assuming they meant

the poster consisting of a compilation of pictures of people wearing the shirts, Chuldzhyan cooperated and took it down.

The Americana alleges that there were still several complaints about the genocide shirts being offensive and thus could not be displayed. “[The shirts] don’t say anything bad about anyone or anything,” said Hariri.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Student Ambassador Alejandra Cuadra has pie in her face during the pie eating contest at the ASGCC St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Plaza Vaquero on Tuesday.

Compiled by Alin Boughousi Photo by Ekaterina Nikitina

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NEWS

State Funding Pulls Community Colleges Out Of The Abyss

By Rikard Kohler

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he crippling wound that the community college system suffered during last decade’s economic collapse is finally healing, according to statistics presented by California’s Community Colleges Chancellor Brice Harris at Glendale College on March 9.

During his lecture in the school’s auditorium, which was followed by a campus tour, Harris shared information, updates and future projections regarding public colleges for students, faculty and the Board of Governors.

“I think the budgets are going to improve and that means that the colleges are going to be able to add more classes back to support more students,” Harris said. “We expect to see students succeeding in greater and greater numbers.”

Vice President of Instructional Services Mary Mirch said that the recovery is evident through Glendale College’s instructional equipment funding, which is the money that is applied for upgrading student-related equipment, such as classroom projectors and computers.

From 2006 to 2007, the school received $860,522 in instructional equipment funding,

but in the midst of the recession, between the years 2009 to 2010 and 2012 to 2013, the school received no funding.

This trend, however, is turning around. In 2013 to 2014, the college received $192,340. This year, $427,478 has been put aside for instructional equipment purposes.

Although this increase in funding suggests an optimistic future, Mirch said that the reality is far more complex. With years of limited state funding, campus maintenance and classroom upgrades were put on hold, but they are now a priority.

“It sounds that we are flushed with money,” Mirch said. “We are not. When the money starts coming back, then you have to prioritize how it is going to be used.”

Although student success is one of the main focuses for both the school and the system at large, President David Viar expressed plans to serve the campus’ physical needs.

“Over the next five to 10 years, we will be trying to address a number of issues related to upkeep, maintenance, deferred maintenance brought up to speed, as well as remodeling and renovations of different facilities,” Viar said.

Despite this increase in funding, America’s youth are still

facing challenges. Harris said that more than 65 percent of the jobs available in 2020 are projected to require more than a postsecondary education. In 1970, only 26 percent of jobs demanded more than a high school diploma, he said.

Harris also said that for the first time, upcoming generations risk being less educated than their parents.

Measuring the percent of the global population that obtains a higher education, the oldest demographic of the American workforce, people between the ages of 55-64, are ranked third. However, the younger demographic, ages 25 to 34, is currently ranked 14th.

“Thus, we are falling further and further behind and unless we reverse that trend, our young people could be less educated than their parents,” Harris said later in an email interview.

Harris said that the reasons for this decrease can be explained by issues such as increasing poverty, challenges in kindergarten to high school systems and changes in student work ethic.

To combat this, the California community college system’s main focus is to develop the access to education, improve student success, attempt to close performance gaps and prepare a local workforce for high value jobs.

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CAMPUS TOUR: President David Viar shares a laugh with Chancellor Brice Harris during a tour of the college’s facilities after his presentation.

With Governor Jerry Brown’s substantial funding and mutual understandings across the state, the outlook is promising.

“We finally have the same goals across the state,” Harris said.

Regardless of what the statistics show, Glendale College Ethnic Studies professor Fabiola Torres said she is yet to see any real changes and that the only way to do so is by changing the way education is taught.

“I do not think there will be any difference until we change the quality of how we teach,” Torres said. “He [Harris] was

very explanatory, but he just gave us the numbers. I wish he would have had the ability to spark a fire in us.”

When the presentation was concluded, Viar led Harris on a demonstrative tour of campus, after which he praised the college.

“When visiting the college you can see the excitement of learning in the faces of students,” Harris said. “It is the result of a dedicated group of people who come to work each day with

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Astronomy Club Event Explores Interstellar Travel Possiblities

By Emiliano Chavez EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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tudents with their eyes set for the stars gathered for a presentation on interstellar travel in CS 112 last Thursday.

Glendale College’s Astronomy and Space Exploration Club sponsored the two-hour event, which gave professors flex credit and students, enrolled in astronomy and physics classes, extra credit.

However, many students said they went “just for fun.”

The club, only a year and a half old, has sponsored similar events in the past, hosting speakers who discussed astronomy and space travel.

Faculty advisor Korrina Jobe and vice president Joe Elkins introduced speaker Greg Meholic from the Aerospace Corporation.

“It’s a generic name for a company that overseas rocket launches,” Meholic said.

Courtesy of Greg Meholic

His presentation, “Advanced Space Propulsion Concepts for Interstellar Travel,” was broken up into eight chapters detailing how rocket propulsion systems are used today. He also discussed advanced hypothetical theories, such as hyper and warp drive technologies, and possible wormholes that would make quick,

star-to-star travel a reality.

The subject of interstellar travel is one he had been interested in ever since he saw Millennium Falcon, the iconic “Star Wars” vessel, in action.

The big screen behind him displayed diagrams and animations illustrating the science behind possible methods for achieving

faster-than-light travel.

He first defined interstellar travel as a journey from one star to another, and then the challenges that would need to be overcome to achieve this.

The biggest problem is that with current technology it takes an extremely long time to transverse across space. It takes a daunting 35 years to get to the edge of our own solar system, and even longer to get to Alpha Centauri, Earth’s closest celestial neighbor.

“We (humans) love to explore no matter how bad the outcome may be,” Meholic said, describing the challenges of interstellar travel.

Meholic ended his presentation with a series of quotes about the impossibility of flight, illustrating what was once deemed impossible but is now an everyday occurrence.

After his presentation, stu-

dents asked Meholic questions, including,“What science fiction work depicts interstellar travel most accurately?”

“It might be surprising, but I think it would be ‘Star Wars’ because of the way they just jump into hyperspace. They don’t actually break the laws of physics — well they don’t seem to anyway,” Meholic said.

Meholic, who occasionally gives presentations like this at various colleges across the state, said he likes knowing that younger generations are interested in this topic.

The Astronomy and Space Exploration club will be presenting a similar event with retired Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Robert Frisbee, who will present on possible life forms in other solar systems later in the semester.

Emiliano Chavez can be reached at lanoism@gmail.com

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Renowned Artist Urges Students To Be Creative

By Rikard Kohler

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reativity is the most important trait for a CEO today, but to achieve full creative potential one must first embrace a child’s mindset, said the self proclaimed creativity crusader Simon Silva during a presentation at Kreider Hall on Thursday.

Every night, the average person has between three to six dreams, in which nothing is shackled to the laws of reality and the mind’s creativity is free to roam.

“If that is not creative genius, I do not know what is,” Silva said.

This creativity is, however, repressed in a conscious state for many adults. To find a way to become more creative, people need to regress to a more creative self.

Glendale College ethnic studies professor Fabiola Torres initiated this lecture in order to spark a creative flame within students that are failing their courses.

“Here at Glendale [College] we have gotten data that shows that our students are failing.

Especially it is the Latino and African American population that is failing,” Torres said. “As

someone who used to fail, I felt that something that used to help me was inspirational speeches.”

To reignite her students, Torres contacted Silva, a celebrated artist who depicts Chicano struggles and hard labor, as well as an inspirational speaker on the subjects of creativity and critical thinking.

According to Silva, people are born with creative genius and individuality, but on the path to adulthood many children becomes self-conscious and afraid to stand out, which leaves these traits suppressed.

The reasons for this vary, but Silva said that parental and peer pressure, commercialization and a traditional education system all play a part.

“We have all been conditioned to think like everyone else,” Silva said. “We are more interested in knowing about the Kardashians than ourselves.”

Instead of asking children limiting questions such as “what do you want to be when you grow up,” Silva said that the correct question is “how many things do you want to be when you grow up.”

This way, children will not devote themselves to a predestined notion and forfeit

Photo by Sal Polcino CREATIVITY CRUSADER: Artist Simon Silva holds an inspirational speech for students and faculty in Kreider Hall.

their creative opportunity to explore, which in many cases, will result in a mediocre pool of adult professionals.

In reality, however, many children grow up only seeing themselves become doctors or lawyers, when they could end up happier pursuing writing, painting or teaching.

There are many benefits that come from cultivating creativity.

For example, it develops problem-

solving abilities, communication and self-esteem, which are all desired personal traits within the job market.

Still, to regress to a more creative mindset can prove difficult, but can be achieved through hard work, learning and higher education.

“There is no substitute for hard work,” Silva said. “There is no magic pill.”

A traditional educational

approach, which often treats students as a collective instead of individuals, will prove deficient for the cultivation of creativity.

According to Silva, a 21st century “organic” educational model, where individuality is encouraged, holds higher promise for such a goal.

“Education makes one different, not more important,” Silva said.

Silva, who also went through the community college system, helped students legitimize their fears and insecurities about education, as well as help them realize that they are not alone, explained Torres.

This proved to be correct as students, as well as faculty, lined up to receive Silva’s autograph, take pictures with him and buy his book, “How To Cultivate a Creative Mind: A Guide to regain Creative Confidence.”

Glendale College nursing student Ana Gonzalez, 20, admired his presentation. “[Silva’s presentation] gives us motivation in continuing with school and not letting anyone tell us what is good or bad for us,” Gonzalez said.

Rikard Kohler can be reached at rikard.kohler@gmail.com

Photo by Ekaterina Nikitina CAMPUS RENEWAL : A landscaper from Tolly Inc. prepares a section of the wall near the fountain at Plaza Vaquero. Workers are getting rid of old plants and sowing the land to bring in new life. Construction Manager Alberto Topete said Tolly was contracted from GCC facilities to install a new irrigation system as well.

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Protesters Gather in Support of Cart Vendors [Genocide, from page 2] Harut Sassounian penned an article about the dilemma on March 9, triggering an alarming response from the community.

The Americana responded with a short apology on their Facebook and Twitter pages that same night, calling the situation a “regrettable misunderstanding” and stating that the kiosk is “more than welcome” to display the shirts.

However, the kiosk owners did not receive any word from the management.

“We haven’t heard anything, didn’t get a phone call or an email,” Hariri said. Written consent is exactly what they need before they are able to put the Tshirts in question back on display.

Some in the Armenian community felt the apology was insincere and insufficient.

Ara Manoogian, human rights activist and “The Truth Must Be Told” blogger, introduced the idea of a peaceful protest on Facebook in response to the Americana’s actions. More than 7000 people were invited to the “Peaceful Protest Anti-Armenian Genocide Recognition Americana Shopping Center” event and it received about 400 confirmations.

The event took place last Friday night where, according to the vendors, 250 people came by to support the cause, including a handful of non-Armenians.

Fifty people, including K’noupe Tomopoulos, lead singer of the band Viza, and Aaron Parrish, actor and musician, gathered on

Brand and Harvard, sporting their genocide shirts, and marched around the shopping complex.

While doing so, participants handed out fliers and article clippings to inform Americana’s visitors about the controversy and explain the situation. Although they were accused of solicitation

by Americana’s security, they continued to protest.

One protester, Jasmine Sarkisyan, said she was “outraged” and that Rick Caruso, owner of the Americana, “needs to come out and explain what exactly happened and formally apologize to the kiosk owners.”

In a video provided by Manoogian, Tomopoulos praised the vendors’ efforts and sympathizes with the cause considering his Greek background.

Parrish told Manoogian he was in disbelief by the Americana’s actions.

“This being the central mall area of Glendale and Glendale being the biggest Armenian population outside of Armenia... it’s shocking!” Parrish said.

Manoogian does not think Americana is going to be backing down as they are facing possible legal actions, but is anticipating a “comprehensive and accurate explanation” as the first step in showing that the Americana is genuinely apologetic.

He told El Vaquero that “we are considering a full boycott of Americana until such time that they give us a full and comprehensive explanation as well as settle their differences with the cart vendors.”

R-Mean took to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to thank the community for their love and support accompanied by the hashtag #OpenWounds1915.

Courtesy of Armin Hariri Anahit Kardzhyan can be reached at anahit.elvaq@gmail.com

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FEATURES

Persian Students Anticipate Norooz Festivities greetings, wishes, and gifts.

“Our country, during our history, has been attacked and invaded by he Persian community is the third different cultures,” Zarghamafshar largest in Glendale. Norooz, which said. “Keeping Norooz always helped means “New Day,” is the secular us to never lose our culture.” holiday that marks the New Year On March 26, the Persian Students for many Persian and Central Asian Association will celebrate Norooz communities. in Plaza Vaquero from 11:00 a.m.

“Norooz is celebrated all around to 1:30 p.m. The the world ... It doesn’t event will feature have any root in religion, traditional Persian or any humankind made music and cuisine. belief. It only depends A booth will educate on nature,” said Reza participants about the Zarghamafshar, president seven elements of the of the Persian Students Haft-Seen Table, the Association and a GCC traditional table setting student ambassador. for Norooz. The table Norooz is always includes items that start celebrated on the first day with the letter “s” in of spring. This year, the Farsi, such as “sib,” Zarghamafshar, holiday will be observed Reza or apples, and “sir,” or on March 21. It also has its president of the Persian garlic.

Students Association roots in Zoroastrianism, “We will invite the prominent religion of the ancient everyone to celebrate with us,” Persian Empire, before the advent of Zarghamafshar said. “ The Norooz Islam. doesn’t belong to any special culture. It There are various Norooz traditions came from Persia, but it only consists and rituals, including “Chahar Shanbe of the rebirth of nature. The seven Suri,” which requires gathering around elements of Norooz are our national a bonfire at night to chant a pleasant symbols. Wherever they are, we are. It phrase that will revoke all of the is our icon. Wherever we are, Norooz unpleasant events of the past year. is with us.”

During Tahvil, the exact moment Justin Mathay can be reached at of the new year, people exchange jmathay951@glendale.student.edu

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Music Lyrics Grow Increasingly Misogynistic

By Agnessa Kasumyan EL VAQUERO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ast week, when history professor Marguerite Renner presented Thomas Keith’s “Generation M: Misogyny in Media and Culture,” a documentary that addresses the rampant contempt of women in media today, I was confronted with one glaring realization: although women had less rights in the past, they were not as blatantly sexualized and objectified

“So fair art though, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I; And I will luve thee still, my dear, Till a’ the seas gang dry.”

as women in media today.

March is Women’s History Month.

I am currently studying Romantic era poets and their idealization of women.

I cannot help but compare the way women were described by poets and lyricists of the past versus artists of the present. Take a look at these examples to see the striking differences.

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–An excerpt from the 1794 song “A Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns

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“She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.”

“She got a body like an hour glass But I can give it to you all the time She got a booty like a Cadillac But I can send you into overdrive (Oh)”

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–An excerpt from the 1813 poem “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron

“Alas, my love, you do me wrong, To cast me off discourteously.

For I have loved you well and long, Delighting in your company.

“B****** ain’t s*** but hoes and tricks…

I used to know a b**** named Eric Wright…”

Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves.”

–An excerpt from the 1992 song “B****** Ain’t S*** but Hoes and Tricks” by Dr. Dre

–An excerpt from the Tudor-era English folk song “Greensleeves,” rumored to have been written by King Henry VIII for Anne Boleyn

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–An excerpt from the 2014 song “Bang Bang” by female artists Jesse J, Nicki Minaj, and Arianna Grande

“I feel you creeping up , I can see it from my shadow Wanna jump up in my

Lamborghini Gallardo Maybe go to my place and just kick it

like Ta Bo And possibly bend you over, look back and watch me Smack that, all on the floor...”

–An excerpt from the 2006 song “Smack That” by Akon and Eminem

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Warning: Parking is More Hazardous Than Hassle

By Ally Perkins

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fter exactly fifty-four minutes of driving through each parking lot, twice, and rounding each level of the parking structures, thrice, the parking Gods shined down on me and a spot opened just as I was about to call it a day and head home.

Walking toward the elevator with the other lucky ones, a young man could be heard on his cellphone, who was equally, if not more, frustrated than the rest of us. As we sandwiched ourselves into the already crowded elevator, he said, “Am I suppose to care that the old man was Armenian?”

Naturally, my ears perked.

“The guy was yelling at me in Armenian telling me I took his spot,” he said. At first, I wanted to side with him. I, too, had been honked at, given the finger to and yelled at while circling like a shark. Then, in a silent elevator, he said, “Why is his old ass at school anyway? Isn’t he going to die in 20 years?” That’s where he lost me.

As the doors opened, I

glanced behind to see the faces of other students. A few shared similar “did he really just say that?” looks, while others stared at the floor. The young man laughed and carried on with his conversation, quickly walking out into a sea of students.

After witnessing the horrors that come along with too many students and not enough parking spaces for almost an hour, I was left wondering why this problem exists. If students are required to pay for parking, shouldn’t parking be guaranteed? We pay for classes, which guarantees enrollment so parking should not be any different.

It’s about to get worse. The Lab College Service Building, Glendale Community College’s largest building to date, is set to open this fall. The estimated $40 million project will house writing labs, classrooms, computer labs and other programs, but not extra parking, which means students can expect more of the same drama, stress and headache.

According to Police Chief Gary Montecuollo, parking spaces that are currently unavailable due to

construction will once again be open to students, but he is unsure how many.

Not that those spots will do much to alleviate the problem.

The National Center For Education Statistics states that the total enrollment for Fall 2013 was 15,744 students.

“There are approximately 1,100 spaces [for parking] on the campus,” Montecuollo said.

“There are also approximately 1,400 spaces across from the College in the municipal lots.”

Granted, not all students are on campus at the same time on the same day, but from what I’ve seen, the 2,500 parking spaces are not enough to accommodate total enrollment during peak hours.

Regardless of the parking concerns that arise semester after semester, fixing the problem is not at the top of anyone’s list, an assumption due to the fact this issue continues. There does not seem to be a solution in sight.

Unless, students are willing to carpool.

Montecuollo has observed “that a significant number of students are single vehicle occupant users. That

means one person per vehicle.

Carpooling, vanpooling, and the use of other means of transportation are not as common as the single vehicle occupant.”

Carpooling works, in theory.

But that would mean students would have to take classes at the same time on the same days, or be a good friend and wait for

their other friends to get out of class before leaving. I see that happening about as much as I can see GCC fund another, much needed, parking lot. Alas, parking is still no guarantee.

Ally Perkins can be reached at ally.perkins@gmail.com

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Saint Patrick’s Day Fallacies Explored

By Danielle Nail

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very Saint Patrick’s Day, many Americans put on green apparel, participate in parades, and perhaps partake in a round of beer to celebrate the Irish. But few celebrators know the true meaning behind the holiday, who Saint Patrick really was and what he means to Irish culture.

English and Humanities Professor Dennis Doyle said the holiday has become Americanized and underappreciated.

“The holiday has become so modernized and over celebrated,” he said. “It now has little to do with the man behind the holiday and has very little religious meaning left in it.”

Doyle said Saint Patrick’s Day started out as a very religious holiday.

Saint Patrick was not Irish and he had little interest in Christianity during his youth. At

age 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and forced to work as a slave, tending sheep in captivity and isolation for seven years.

“He was deeply converted while in Ireland. He received a religious conversion and became a very strong believer in Christianity,” Doyle said.

Patrick eventually escaped his captors and returned to his family in Britain, but Doyle said Patrick still felt a connection to Ireland.

“According to Irish folklore, Patrick heard a voice telling him how to escape Ireland. Once he returned home, he heard the same voice tell him to return,” he said. “He also had a very strong religious conviction to return and help the Irish.”

Upon his return, he was ordained as a priest and spent the remainder of his life trying to convert the Irish to Christianity.

Prior to practicing Christianity, the Irish practiced Celtic Paganism.

“Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 because it is known as the day he died, but after his death, he became largely forgotten,” Doyle said.

However, as mythology spread, Doyle said Patrick became known as the patron saint of Ireland because he brought Catholicism to Ireland.

The shamrock, also commonly associated with St. Patrick’s Day, has largely lost its meaning. Doyle said Patrick used the three-leaf clover to explain the Christian holy trinity, the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Nowadays, celebrators wear four leaf clovers out of tradition. Today, clovers signify luck.

“Green became associated with Saint Patrick’s day because of the landscape of Ireland,” Doyle said.

Another common Saint Patrick myth is that he drove the snakes out of Ireland. Doyle said no snakes exist on the island today

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and that they never actually did.

“Ireland was pretty much submerged during the ice age and it was entirely surrounded by icy waters. It was way too cold for snakes to migrate anywhere,” Doyle said.

He said snakes often represent evil in literature so the banishment is a symbol of change.

“It is symbolic of Patrick driving away the old pagan ways from Ireland and bringing in a new age of Christianity,” Doyle said.

U.S. traditions invade Ireland during the month of March.

“Ireland has largely accepted

the tourism increase during the Saint Patrick’s holiday. They have one of the biggest parades in the world,” Doyle said.

He said the holiday has been good for Irish tourism.

“In Dublin, the run-up to Saint Patrick’s day is an excuse for a four day festival embracing everything from salsa dancing to traditional dances,” according to the tourism website ireland.com.

“It is a build-up to the big day with events throughout the entire city.”

Danielle Nail can be reached at daniellecnail@yahoo.com

Photo by Ekaterina Nikitina PIE FACE OFF: Devonte Rhodes and Fzyon Fernandez, the co-winners of the pie eating contest at the ASGCC St .Patrick’s Day Celebration, pose with their awards and a pie on Tuesday.

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Campus Comments What Is the Meaning of Saint Patrick’s Day?

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Ted Kim 19

Psychology/ 2nd Semester

Biochemistry/ 1st Semester

“Saint Patrick was a saint in Ireland and we celebrate him.

I’m not sure why, though.”

“I believe its wear you wear green and you get to pinch other people if they aren’t wearing green. I’m don’t know what the historical significance is.”

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“People celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by going to a barbecue or a bar. You have to wear green.

If you don’t, you get pinched.”

“It’s a lucky day.

All I know is it’s an excuse to get drunk and you wear green.”

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Mohammed Alhejaili 21

Undecided/ 1st Semester “Nothing. I just wear green and go to an Irish pub and get drunk.”

Mechanical Engineering/ 2nd Semester “I’m an international student, so I’m not sure, but I think you just have to wear green.”

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By Justin Mathay

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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taying isolated at home can trigger feelings of homesickness for international students at GCC, said Miguel Salud, 20, a student from the Philippines who pitches on the baseball team.

“Just focus more on getting out and do what you have to do,” Salud said. “Baseball training is what clears my mind. It’s healthy to have a good hobby that you are devoted to.”

GCC attracts about 550 international students each semester from more than 60 nations including South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Armenia and the Philippines.

The first few weeks for an international student in the United States may be chaotic and stressful. They have to figure out transportation, insurance, lodging and set up bank accounts.

After registering for classes, international stu-

Battling Homesickness Even International Students Get the Blues dents face the nerve-wracking challenge of making new friends.

Compared to students’ home countries, people in the U.S. speak English differently, the pronounciations and accents far different than what students are taught abroad. The weather changes dramatically.

The school system can be confusing. The trees are taller. The roads are wider. The campus is bigger, and the food portions are undoubtedly larger.

Social media provides connections with people back home but can also prompt homesickness. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media sites trigger feelings of isolation. Seeing family gatherings and parties hosted

by friends can make international students wish they were back home. Some might break down while viewing pictures of their family hanging out or seeing friends celebrate at parties, sporting events or other activities.

Murray Stach, an academic counselor for international students and student development professor, said homesickness can hinder students.

“Students who are homesick tend not to do as well in academics. They don’t feel connected, and they’re lonesome,” he said. “They focus more on being away from home, family, and friends, than trying to create new relationships.”

Vanessa Muhl, 24, a Biolo-

gy major from Germany, heads the campus International Students Association. Her group organizes on-campus and offcampus activities, including hikes, campus tours, visits to cities throughout California.

The group also provides space for students to converse with one another, introduce themselves, talk about their concerns and meet people from different cultures.

The association is scheduled to meet March 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in San Rafael 114.

“Most of our activities are based on American culture to let the students experience the difference of nature and culture. It’s also important that the students have the possibility to make friends and create new relationships,” Muhl said.

“We take care of these students,” she said. “We make sure they are comfortable. We make sure they grow and get to know the American culture and environment.”

Justin Mathay can be reached at jmathay951@student.glendale.edu

Police Cadets Take Public Safety Seriously

By Aimee Yeghiayan Beck EL VAQUERO SPORTS EDITOR

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he GCC Police Department cadet program protects the college and all who attend. From helping direct the flow of traffic to protecting students from any danger, the cadets are prepared for anything.

“The primary purpose of the cadet program is to assist the Glendale College Police Department with public safety for our campus community,” said Chief Gary Montecuollo.

Cadets provide a variety of duties and functions including uniformed patrol, parking enforcement, safety escorts, counter customer service, answering telephones, completing police reports and assisting police officers and dispatchers.

“My favorite aspect of the GCC police department is that it’s a unique department compared to other agencies, because we don’t just work in the Records department,” said Cadet

Kevin Salvatierra. “We have our own police units to go out and patrol. We are the eyes and ears for the officers. We assist people throughout the campus.”

Cadet Hovig Tchagaspanian initially joined the program to gain experience in law enforcement.

“I felt the cadet program would be a good way to get an idea of the career field and decide if law enforcement was a suitable career for me,” he said.

Although many end up in law enforcement, cadets span all different majors at GCC. To get into the program, candidates must be a student at GCC enrolled in at least six semester units with a GPA of 2.0 or better. They also must pass an extensive background check, in addition to an interview and an oral exam.

Once accepted, the cadets go through six to eight weeks of rigorous training with their designated senior cadet, working a variety of different shifts before working solo.

Photo courtesy of the GCC Police Department

UNDER ARREST: GCC cadets Artsroun Darbinian (left) and Hovig Tchagaspanian patrolling and keeping the campus safe.

“Cadets do a tremendous amount of work to keep our campus safe,” said Montecuollo.

“They are often the eyes and ears for the police officers, reporting suspected or actual criminal activity. They are always looking for hazardous conditions to report.

They are diligent to report any issue that may be related to public safety.”

Cadet Jose Amparo feels like his training, which includes active shooter scenarios, has prepared him for any situation that may occur.

“I have learned that other police departments do not offer many of the trainings [GCC offers] in their cadet program, which makes this cadet program more desirable to work for,”

he said.

Although a majority of the work is enjoyable, the cadets still have to complete tasks they do not want to do.

“Believe it or not my least favorite task is giving citations to people,” said Cadet Serine Torosian. “I know what it feels like to come back to your car after a long tiring day and seeing a yellow sheet of paper on your windshield. However, for people’s own safety, we are obligated to give tickets and enforce the law.”

Some of the cadets have ambitious goals in the law enforcement field.

“My ultimate goal is to become a K-9 Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, but before that, I would love to become a full sworn Police Officer for the campus,” said Senior Cadet Nick Allen. “I feel that I would love to continue to keep this campus safe, just in a different uniform.”

Aimee Yeghiayan Beck can be reached at aimeeyeghies@gmail.com

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Facial Hair: Manscaping For Beginners

By Jack Morello

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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en are very attached to their facial hair, crafting, shaping, and trimming their beards to fit a particular style. College is one of the best times to find one’s facial hair identity, as students are able to work with a full palette following puberty.

The problem, apparent on campus, is that many young men are not ready, nor are they fit to harness the power of their whiskers. The safe route is to always be clean shaven, especially if someone has any upcoming job interviews that aren’t at Starbucks or a bike shop.

The next safe facial hairstyling for the job interview type is the moustache; however, it is also the least safe in terms of one’s social life. If someone is ready to shake things up with their girlfriend, friends, co-workers and peers, the moustache is a power move that will certainly cause a stir. There are extra points for not grooming the stache in the first few weeks.

This will add character to the upper lip. It is important to remember

that the moustache may not get approval from some, or even most, of one’s peers and co-workers.

However, the “stache” doesn’t seek approval from anyone — its only requirement is that you wear it like a badge. If you are not adept at handling the shock and awe or if grooming and trimming it after a few weeks seems like too much, then this is not the right move.

Don’t discount the goatee.

There are many stylings that can come with a goatee, which means you can tinker around and have fun with it. A well groomed and trimmed goatee will give you a professional look, but can come off as bland. This is a good staple for someone who wants to create or show off their jaw definition.

For someone with less definition, the best way to handle this would be to make the cut of the goatee straight and line it up so that it doesn’t touch your double chin or neck.

Next is the beard — one of the most dependable go-to facial hair routes for inexperienced shavers.

The level of beard may affect one’s attitude subconsciously.

LA Writer Series Visits GCC

By Emiliano Chavez EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

Late bloomers and slow writers can still succeed, author Alan Rifkin assured students gathered Tuesday for the LA writers series at GCC. Students asked him about his book, “Signal Hill,” and his creative process.

“I am not a prolific writer,” he said. “I am the slowest writer. I wish I could write 10 short stories every week.”

Rifkin did not start writing until graduate school at UCLA, where he began writing a short story.

“I was possessed by a voice and did not want to stop writing,” he said.

Amidst sounds of construction, about 75 students gathered to hear Rifkin speak at the event supported by the English department. Rifkin teaches creative writing at Cal State Long Beach and has written for the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Premiere, L.A. Weekly, and The Quarterly.

Co-founded by adjunct English instructors Jocelyn Heaney and director Claire Phillips, the LA Writers event occurs once a

semester and has featured writers such as Bernard Cooper, James Elroy and Aimee Bender in its five-year run.

Approaching the podium, Rifkin called it a “nervous privilege” to speak at same event as those writers.

“I’m going to commit the unpardonable sin of explaining my own book” he said, referring to “Signal Hill,” a 120-page collection of short stories.

He alluded to parts of it being autobiographical, namely the chapter “Idol of Sickness.”

He read from his book’s final chapter, which is about a “man in search of love or god or both who finds a rabbi who is either a sage or madman.” As he read, many students followed along in their own copies of the book.

Afterward, students lined up to have their books signed by Rifkin.

“It’s necessary, the world needs writers,” Rifkin said, choosing his words carefully in an interview after the event. “If you have to write, you’ll keep writing until you’re able to do the work you want.”

Emiliano Chavez can be reached at lanoism@gmail.com

The shortest beard is the short shadow stubble, also known as the Lenny Kravitz. This works really well as a college student because you get away with just trimming your beard, which is easier than shaving. You may find yourself acting cockier than you would have before the Lenny Kravitz. On top of this, the five o’clock shadow often adds an untrustworthy element to your look. If you are not ready to overcome any prejudice, then this facial ‘do may not be right. However, keep growing the beard and the little stubbles of “untrustworthy” hairs will sprout into strands of wisdom. A beard is a lot of work to maintain while risking the appearance of someone who does no work.

A few years from now, you may remember the time you aced a Statistics final, sitting on the front lawn enjoying the GCC weather, an awesome professor, or you may recall that awesome moustache you had in community college.

Jack Morello can be reached at morellobaseball@gmail.com

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Summer Buffalo Offers Fresh Thai Fare

By Ani Mosinyan SPECIAL TO EL VAQUERO

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quaint Thai restaurant resides on a small strip of Glenoaks in Burbank, offering its customers a modern take on Thai cuisine. Summer Buffalo opened late last year, taking the place of another Thai house and lighting up its entrance with a neon-lit buffalo above its door. What the name of restaurant symbolizes is unclear, but the reviews and cool atmosphere tempts customers to try it out.

The menu is rather small, but has a variety of dishes. This visit’s order consisted of Tom Kah, Garlic and Black Pepper Chicken Wings, Pad See Mau (Drunken Noodles) and Pad Thai.

The Tom Kah, a coconut milkbased soup, was flavorful and surprisingly light, however the

choice of chicken in the soup, although a typical ingredient in Tom Kah, was questionable – shrimp or fish would have been a better substitute.

The order of chicken wings boasted a great amount of garlic and not enough pepper; it overpowered every other ingredient and left a pungent taste of garlic in the mouth. However, it was one of the more memorable dishes... or maybe it was just the lingering smell of garlic.

The last two orders of noodles were, again, flavorful, but not quite as good as they could have been. They seemed to be lacking the punch of flavor Thai cuisine is known for. It seemed as if the menu was trying too hard to be modern and hip, losing the authenticity of Thai cuisine in the process. While a few changes would be beneficial to a recipe,

some things are best left alone.

The decor of the Summer Bufwas contemporary, with blue and gray arranged pillows and wooden tables. It was cozy and casual, but still held an air of sophistication – enough so that a number of guests were dressed in suits and business heels suitable for a Saturday lunch.

It is a fairly inexpensive restaurant, with prices ranging from $5 to $10 per dish. The waiters were attentive and caring, and did not hover by the table too often – a problem sometimes experienced at other establishments.

Overall, the Summer Buffalo is a promising restaurant and is a great place for first timers who may be hesitant to try Thai cuisine. The pleasant visit, combined with the restaurant’s future potential, will cause customers to come back time after time.

Photo by Anahit Kardzhyan

SUMMER BUFFALO: This affordable restaurant in Burbank will bring Thai enthusiasts back time and time again.

Summer Buffalo is located on 449 S. Glenoaks Blvd. in Burbank, and is open Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat-

urday - Sunday from 5 – 10 p.m.

Contributing editor ani.mosinyan can be reached at ani.mosinyan.9@gmail.com

French Club Hosts Film Festival en Français

By Danielle Nail

Schedule of Events

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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n an effort to promote French films and culture, the French club is hosting the first ever French Film Festival on campus.

French language instructor Denis Pra applied for a grant from the French embassy at the beginning of September to organize and pay for the festival. He was informed of the grant’s approval at the end of October.

The French embassy only gave out 60 grants within the country and only three in California.

Pra said he has been working very closely with the French club to put on this event.

Marsha Sondakh, a second semester freshman, 20, and an International Development major, said the French Film Festival has been in the works for a few semesters.

“French club started last semester, Fall 2014,” she said. “We decided to start French club to bring together both francophone and non-francophone students with an interest in the French language [and] culture,” she said.

Pra said the grant is from the Tournees Film Festival. The goal of the foundation is to present French Films on campus.

“The grant is helping us pay for the copyrights,” Pra said. “The movies are very expensive to show. This grant al-

Kreider Hall (San Rafael 138) – Free Admission

Friday, March 27, 2015 2-4 p.m: The Women of the 6th Floor (2010) [102 min]

Saturday, March 28, 2015 2-3:30 p.m: Monsieur Lazhar (2011) [94 min] FRENCH FILMS: “The Women of the 6th Floor” is the festival’s first offering. lows us to put this event on to the public for free.”

When Pra accepted the grant, he agreed to specific requirements.

“We are required to have a professor from various departments introduce each film. In addition to campus employees, we also needed to have a professor from another campus introduce a film,’” he said.

Sondakh said the French club is also participating in an introduction.

Each film will be followed by a question and answer session with the professor who introduced the film.

The festival will also include a cooking demonstration by chef Andrew Feldman. Feldman said he will be preparing “Pate a choux avec creme

patisserie,” a pastry with custard filling.

Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro in La Canada will be providing a pastry tasting after the film presentations.

There will be a total of six movies presented. Five movies will be in French and one in Arabic, but they will all be presented with English subtitles.

“The French Film Festival is an effort to bring more awareness to the culture.” Sondakh said.

The free event will take place on the weekends of March 27 and April 3.

“I hope this event goes well and I would love to see it become an annual thing,” Pra said.

Danielle Nail can be reached at daniellecnail@yahoo.com

4-4:30 p.m: French Cooking Demonstration 4:30-5 p.m: pastry tasting from Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro 5-7 p.m: In the House (2012) [105 min]

Friday, April 3, 2015 2-3:30 p.m: Approved for Adoption (2012) [70 min]

Saturday, April 4, 2015 2-3:30 p.m: Bay of Angels (1963) [90 min] 4-4:30 p.m: French Cooking Demonstration 4:30-5 p.m: pastry tasting from Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro 5-7 p.m: The Attack (2012) [102 min]

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The Shoe Fits With New Cinderella Movie

By Aimee Yeghiayan Beck EL VAQUERO SPORTS EDITOR

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alt Disney himself would be proud of the execution of the new live action movie “Cinderella,” in theaters now.

From the costumes to the quality of production, every aspect is exactly how Disney would have wanted and expected it to be — practically perfect.

With so many different versions of Cinderella available, like “Ella Enchanted,” “Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” “A Cinderella Story,” or “Another Cinderella Story,” Disney had to make a film that was not only beautiful but also different.

Directed by Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh, the movie was already off to a strong start. From the casting and beyond, it was clear that countless hours were poured into making sure that everything was spot on.

Ella, or Cinderella, played by the talented Downton Abbey star Lily James, and the Prince, or Kit as he prefers to be called, played by Richard Madden from “Game of Thrones,” complemented each other in the best way possible, seamlessly blending into one another.

Neither embodied fairytale perfection, as is expected in a movie like this. They looked more realistic and imperfect, making them more relatable as characters.

One aspect of this movie that was different than the original was the inclusion of Ella’s parents.

Rather than just mentioning them in a voiceover, they actually went into Ella’s backstory and allowed the audience to meet the people that shaped her perspective on life and helped develop her personality. Ella’s mother, played by Hayley Atwell of Captain America’s Agent Carter, taught her daughter how to have courage and be kind, no matter the circumstances, before passing away. These words stayed with Ella, guiding her through every crossroad. Ella’s father, played

by Ben Chaplin, clearly loved his family, and wanted only the best for them.

Ella’s stepsisters were portrayed differently than the original movie. Rather than being the “ugly stepsisters,” they were almost just as beautiful as Ella.

This made the story less about their physical beauty being their demise and more of their inner

ugliness, and their mother’s unrelenting darkness, bringing them down.

The stepmother Lady Tremaine, played by the eternally talented Cate Blanchett, was impeccable.

Shown as more of a fashionista than before, she was able to use whatever position she had at the time to rise through the ranks. In addition, she was given a more thorough and tragic backstory, giving her a reason for the anger.

The quirky and bold Helena Bonham Carter replaced the previously goofy and hapless Fairy Godmother. Her strange style and personality makes her the optimal fairy godmother for the careful and calculated Ella.

Even the animals were presented well. Rather than becoming anthropomorphic, the animals did not speak and instead squeaked in a way that is understandable. They kept the personalities they had in the original movie, and were so incredibly entertaining.

The costumes for every character reflected their personality.

From Ella’s watercolor-like ball gown, with tiny gold butterfly appliques, to Lady Tremaine’s bold and dark striking dresses, the wide range of designs made this movie Oscar-worthy. The stepsisters costumes embody their over the top ways, with each being covered from head to toe in gaudy decorations.

Each costume change leaves viewers breathless, but one in particular is beyond even imagination.

It is well known that Walt Disney’s favorite animated pieces were transformation scenes, with the original Cinderella’s ball gown transformation being his absolute favorite. This one, however, would have blown him away. It made the audience feel like they were taking part in a once in a lifetime event.

The CGI animation was so flawless, it was indescribable.

Honestly, you need to see it to experience the sheer magic of the moment.

One of the most surprising aspects of the movie was the fantastic representation of people of color. While Disney movies are typically very

monochromatic in that aspect, this movie portrayed diverse races beautifully. Multiple royal families were different ethnicities, including people from the Middle East, China, Japan, Wales, India, Africa, Spain and Russia. Even the royal captain and the prince’s right hand man, played by Nonso Anozie, is African.

This movie is perfect for all ages and genders. It touches on all emotions, and has a message all can relate to. Like Ella’s mother told her, one just hasto have courage and be kind. Where there is kindness, there is goodness.

Where there is goodness, there is magic.

5 out of 5 stars.

Aimee Yeghiayan Beck can be reached at aimeeyeghies@gmail.com

MOVIE SHOWTIMES Thursday, March 19

Saturday, March 21

Pacific Theatres Glendale 18

Highland Theater

2:00 p.m., 2:55 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:10

11:15 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:35 p.m.,

p.m., 8:05 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:40 p.m.

9 p.m.

MGN Five Star Cinema

CGV Cinemas LA

2:00 p.m., 3:25 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

AMC Burbank 16 1:40 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

Friday March 20 AMC Burbank 16 11:40 a.m.

Highland Theater

10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

El Capitan Theatre 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

Sunday, March 22 El Capitan Theatre 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

CGV Cinemas LA 10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:45

11:15 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:35 p.m.,

p.m..

9p.m..

Highland Theater

El Capitan Theatre 10:00 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

11:15 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:35 p.m., 9 p.m.

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Vaqueros Respond After Tough Loss Scoreboard Upcoming Baseball: March 19: v.s. West LA College 2:30 p.m.

March 21: at West LA College 1 p.m.

March 24: at Antelope Valley College - 2:30 p.m.

March 26: vs. Antelope Valley College - 2:30 p.m.

March 27 - at Bakersfield College 6 p.m.

March 31 - at Santa Barbara City College - 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Golf: March 23: at Antelope Valley College - 10 a.m.

March 30: at Santa Monica College - 10:30 a.m.

Softball: March 19: vs. Citrus College 2:30 p.m.

March 24: vs College of the Canyons - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

March 26: at Santa Monica College - 2:30 p.m.

March 28-29: Ventura College Tournament - TBA March 31: vs Bakersfield College 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Men’s Tennis: March 21: vs. Amherst College 1 p.m.

Track and Field: March 27: WSC Inland Meet at College of the Canyons - TBA

By Nicolas Rincon

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

After a tough loss the day before to Citrus College, the Vaqs responded with a strong effort to beat LA Valley College Friday, March 13 at Stengal Field.

Citrus College visited Thursday and Coach Chris Cicuto knew not to take them lightly.

“It was a real dogfight and we hung in there until the very end,” he said.

The game was close, as both teams could not pull away from each other. It was not until the Vaqs allowed six runs in the seventh inning that the game slipped away. Final score 7-3.

But the loss the day before seemed to energize the Vaqs against LA Valley as they opened the game with a four-run first inning.

The early runs gave the Vaqs a lead they would never give up. Midway through the fourth inning, they were up 7-2.

“It was nice to bounce back.

This was a very big win for us,” Cicuto said.

The win also included one Vaquero stealing home base, something rarely done successfully at any level. Jared Akins caught the pitcher in a lull at the top of the ninth inning and

beat the throw home, exciting the crowd.

Not to be outdone by the offense, the defense stepped up as well.

They were able to put pressure on LA Valley consistently because they had so many pitchers involved in the rotation. The pitching staff used five pitchers to keep everyone fresh.

The game also had some questionable calls. As the game progressed, tensions were high.

On one particular play, an LA Valley assistant coach didn’t agree with the umpire’s call and let him know about it. The assistant was immediately ejected as a result.

“You can’t let your emotions get to you, and unfortunately that’s what happened. I haven’t seen too many of those in my years as a coach, but it happens,” said Cicuto.

More than halfway through the season, the Vaqs have been able to turn it around. Although they saw their three game win streak end against Citrus, they won two of the three games this week and hope to improve even more.

The next home game is Thursday March 19 against West LA College at 2:30 p.m.

Photos by Mayra Ortiz

Nicolas Rincon can be reached at nicolasrincon@live.com

HEY BATTER BATTER: Vaquero Brent Sakurai takes a swing against LA Valley College on March 13 at Stengal Field.

R e s u lt s Softball: Even though the Lady Vaqs softball team lost two close games to Antelope Valley, the team rallied against LA Mission on March 12, ending with a 20-4 win.

“We can’t let up, it was frustrating to lose.” Freshman Camille Ochoa said regarding their tough losses.

“It was especially frustrating because there were a few mental mistakes that we could have prevented,” Freshman Jessica Little added. “Against [LA] Mission, everyone was able to come together, our offense and defense clicked and we kicked butt.”

Ochoa said their daily practice includes a focus on always improving defensively. She was confident the Lady Vaqs would “do their thing” and add another win versus LA Valley on March 17.

For more information visit: www.glendale.edu/athletics

CURVE BALL: Luke Laurita pitches to a win, propelling the Vaqs toward

a victory.

SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT: Vaqueros celebrate after scoring a run against LA Valley College.

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Calendar On Campus events Job Fair — Student Employment Services presents “The Annual Job Fair” on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plaza Vaquero.

Employers will have recruiters at tables on campus. For more information go to www.glendale.edu/ jobfair.

Culture Day — ASGCC presents Armenian Culture Day on March 31 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Student Center.

WOMEN’S HISTORY March is Women’s History Month. The college will host various lectures, films and panel discussions on a wide range of topics. Free and open to the public. Flex credit is available. For full and future event schedules visit www.seco.glendale.edu/socialsciences/whm.pdf Lecture — History professor Peggy Renner will present “The

Fight for Reproductive Rights.”

Today from 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. in SR 116.

Documentary— Francien Rohrbacher and Bob Donaghy present the documentary “1-800 India.”

The film covers topics such as providing women in India with career opportunities, independence, and self-respect. Thursday from 3:25 to 4:50 p.m. in AD 217.

Lecture — J.C. Moore presents “Linguistic Sexism” Thursday from 3:25 to 4:50 p.m. in CR 225.

Lecture — Stacey Jazan presents “Sor Juana de la Cruz: Mexican Nun and Feminist.” Tuesday and on March 26 from 1:30 to 3:05 p.m. in SF 105.

Lecture — Levon Marashlian presents “Women Suffering, Surviving, Succeeding During and After the Armenian Genocide.”

Doris and Arda Melkonian are guest speakers. March 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Kreider Hall.

Film — Denis Pra hosts a screen-

ing of the 2010 French film “The Women on the Sixth Floor.” The film is about how two Spanish maids change the lives of a conservative couple during the 1960s. March 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Kreider Hall.

Lecture — Teresa Cortey and Denis Pra presents “Monsieur Lazhar.” March 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Kreider Hall.

Lecture — Denis Pra presents “In the House.” March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Kreider Hall.

Discussion — Cameron Hastings, Beth Kronbeck, and Robyn Fishman presents “From Voting to Representing: Women In American Politics.” March 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Kreider Hall.

Lecture Media Tutorial — Ryun Hovind presents “How to Set Up a YouTube Channel.” Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in HS 120.

Cultural Diversity Series — Tom Voden presents a lecture on “Ethnic Mathematics.” Thursday at 12:20 p.m. at Kreider Hall.

ART Student Projects — The Fifth Annual Architectural Student Projects Exhibition showcases design projects by students Jesus Gaytan, James Anthony Kearney, Alenoosh Mardroosian, Mitchell Morales, Randall Scovill, Svetlana Smolskaya and Kristine Stepanyan. The exhibit runs through March 26. Admission is open and free to all. Art gallery hours on Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. and Friday hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (818) 240-1000, ext 5663.

MOVIES Documentary — The 2014 documentary, “Fed Up,” will be presented March 26 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in SC 212. The documentary covers topics such as the obesity epidemic and the workings

of the food industry in America.

Friday Flix — A screening of the 1951 Oscar-nominated adventure film, “The African Queen,” will be shown Friday. The film is directed by John Huston and stars Katherine Hepburne and Humphrey Bogart. The Cohen Brothers’ 1996 “Fargo” will be screened on March 27. Mike Petros will facilitate a discussion after the film. Snacks and drinks are encouraged. Free at 12:30 p.m. in SG 334.

PLANETARIUM Afternoon with the Stars — Students and staff can attend a free lunchtime program highlighting the planetarium’s features. “What Would it Take to Return to the Moon?” will be presented Thursday and “Jupiter and its Moons” will be presented on March 26 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in CS 257.

For information visit www.glendale.edu/planetarium or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5275.

Around Town THEATER Glendale Centre Theatre — An adaptation of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross’ musical “Damn Yankees,” runs through March 28 at 8 p.m. with matinees at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 324 N. Orange St. General admission tickets are $28.

For more information visit www. glendalecentretheatre.com or call (818) 244-TKTS.

MUSIC Glendale Noon Concerts — The First Baptist Church of Glendale features classical concerts on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The Los Angeles Horn Trio is featured on April 1 at 12:10 p.m. The trio will play compositions from Christian Pezold and Leo Brouwer. Free and open to the public. Located on

209 N. Louise St. in Glendale.

For more information call (818) 242-2113.

Music Ensemble — Fresno State New Music Ensemble presents a free concert dedicated to the 100 year anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by living Armenian composers. March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brand Library and Art Center.

The Iron Horse — Tom Peters performs an original soundtrack alongside a screening of the 1924 film “The Iron Horse” at the Autry in Griffith Park. 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Angeles.

Ticket prices are $20 or $10 for students and Autry members.

For more information visit www. theautry.org/programs/film.

EXHIBITIONS Photographic Exhibit — “Eccen-

tric Visions: Drawings by Henry Fuseli, William Blake, and Their Contemporaries” is on display through March 16 at the Huntington Library. “Henry Fuseli’s The Three Witches” runs through March 30. Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for students. Prices higher on weekends. Visit the library at 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino.

Pasadena Art Exhibitions — “Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage” continues through May 31 at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. “Jim Morphesis: Wounds of Existence” and “Lars Jan: Holoscenes/Quarternary Suite” are also on display through May 31. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors. For more details visit www.pmcaonline.org or call (626) 568-3665 Armenian Genocide — A display commerating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Geno-

cide, “life100,” runs through May 1 at the Brand Library Art Center. More than 50 Armenian artists will have their art showcased. Free admission. For information visit www.life100.org.

EVENTS Montrose Harvest Market — The Farmer’s Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 2300 block of Honolulu Avenue. For information visit www.shopmontrose.com.

Poster Signing — Edith Waddel will be signing free copies of her Glendale Metro posters called “Through the Eyes of the Artists” on March 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Brand Library and Art Center.

Located 1601 W. Mountain St. Central Library — The Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department presents One Book/ One Glendale event with award

winning author Garth Stein. Stein will discuss his novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain. March 31 at the Central Library from 7 to 8:0 p.m. Located 222 East Harvard St. Admission is free. For more information call (818) 548-3288.

Pet Adoption — The Pasadena Human Society Mobile Outreach Unit will be offering cat and dog adoptions and other services at the Brand Central Library entrance. March 28 from 10 am to 2 p.m. For more information visit www.pasadenahumane.org.

Opera Talk — Members of the LA Opera Speakers Bureau will discuss Mozart’s opera, “The Marriage of Figaro.” Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Brand Library & Art Center. Located on 1601 West Mountain Street.

For more information visit www. brandlibrary.org.

Compiled by Eric Bourse

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GCC_ElVaq Representatives from several different Veterans Services set up the first-annual #VeteransHealthandInformationFair on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seen above are @NisseanJohnson @JefferyDavis @JersonContreas @AnthonyMartinez @EduardoRodriguez @MelanieFisher and @KarapetEmishyan representing #GCCs #VeteransAssociation.

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