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Women’s Panel Discusses Choices and Challenges

By Julia Orr

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ollow your dream despite the challenges” was the resounding message that permeated the Choices, Challenges and Compromises panel discussion on March 5.

The event was part of the GCC line-up for Women’s History Month organized by Peggy Renner.

The panel consisted of Ramona Barrio-Sotillo, the division chair of student services; Andra Hoffman Verstraete, director of governmental and external relations; Hazel Ramos, history professor, and Elizabeth Kronbeck, social science, history and ethnic studies professor.

The largely female audience was welcomed into Kreider

Hall by the Peggy Lee song, “I’m a Woman.”

The classic tune set the tone of the first question posed to the panel asking what challenges Photo by Kathy Bakowicz the panel members had DISCUSSION: Ramona Barrio-Sotillo, from left, co-chairs a panel with Andra Hoffman experienced Verstraete, Hazel Ramos and Elizabeth Kronbeck on March 5 at Kreider Hall. w h i l e pursuing their education. All choice to return to school up to par as she would like to be. four women had faced some as a single mother.

“I can’t spit out words a tough family opposition “My job was to stay at home hundred miles an hour like I in their choices to become and bake cookies,” Verstraete said. usually do, I lose my train of educated women.

The subject of how to thought,” said Ramos “The Verstraete shared how her balance an education, full time sleep deprivation from looking feminist mother, who had work and be parenting was a after a baby exacerbates that.” participated in a protest where hot topic. A mother of two, The depiction of women in she burned her bra, could Ramos spoke of her concern the media was cause for concern not reconcile her daughter’s that she was not physically as [See Panel, page 2]

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Global Warming: The50% Harsh Reality Is Heating Up

By Moises Torres

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he dangers of global warming are real, and things are likely to get worse, Geography Professor Michael Reed warned attendees in a lecture Feb. 26.

Reed, who came to GCC in July of 2000, talked about the effects that global warming could cause if we didn’t adopt appropriate measures to stop it.

“If you think it’s bad now,” said Reed, “it will be multiples of three to five times as bad in the future.”

Things are going to get a lot worse.

According to the Heat Adoption Workgroup in a 2006 California heat wave, 650 people died. Climate models have also predicted an annual increase of 5 degrees in temperature by the 2030s.

During the California heat season, Los Angeles is expected to have 78 days of extreme heat by 2050, more than any other city in California.

According to a California state report from 2012, “Our Changing Climate,” global warming is accelerating. Just one 1degree of Fahrenheit temperature-change in the last 100 years has led to four times as many fires in the American west. The U.S. forest Service has added 75 days to the firefighting season in the last 40 years alone. It has been three times warmer in this era than in the last century.

“This is very severe,” Reed said. “If everyone in Glendale stopped using cars and stopped buying gas, it would still be a problem.”

Reed believes that even if we stop now [See Warming, page 5]

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El Vaquero Panel Discusses Sexism in Academic World EDITOR IN CHIEF Sal Polcino MANAGING EDITOR Agnessa Kasumyan SPORTS EDITOR Jonathan Williams ARTS EDITOR Alexandra Duncan STAFF WRITERS Alin Boughousi Fidel Cantu Alexandria Diaz Kristine Dizon Kendall Faulkner Tamara Hacopian Anthony Huizar Sherlyn Ann Maguit Nikki Nagrone Julia Orr Jennifer Rodman R.J. Saunders Moises Torres Lucas Yepez PHOTOGRAPHERS

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for the panel. When Verstraete ran for state assembly last year, she discovered that the media reacted to men and women differently.

“We’re almost going backwards,” she said. “Nobody asks a man how he is going to balance family and work. A woman is judged differently.”

According to the United States Census, women make up more than 50.8 percent of the population, yet only make 77 cents for every dollar men make.

The panel also addressed

how the second-wave feminist movement’s message that women can have it all — a career and a family — was a fallacy. The movement began in the 1960s and focused on gender equality.

Kronebeck said that the movement failed to acknowledge the exhaustion that comes with having to juggle work, marriage and children.

“The joke in my house is that I picked a master’s degree over a second child,” she said.

Kronebeck said that most people do not even know the real meaning of the word “feminism,”

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makes you happy and follow your heart.

It might not mean living in a mansion and having a BMW parked in the driveway but capitalism isn’t the be all and end all to a satisfying life.

“Take control of your life, and make the kind of choices you want for yourself,” said Verstraete.

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the true definition of which is the social, political and economic equality of the sexes. When asked about the new wave of feminism, she replied that the problem with the third wave feminist movement is its focus on sex as a form of empowerment over men.

“The problem with that is that as soon as you lose your beauty, you lose your power,” she said.

Audience questions focused on what advice the panel members would give to future generations.

All seemed to agree, the most important advice they could impart was to find what it is that

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Garfield Thanks Donors With Wall of Tiles

By Fidel Cantu

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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lfred Ramirez, dean of administrative services at Garfield campus, welcomed the Board of Trustees Monday afternoon to the unveiling of the new Donor Wall, which honors those who have donated funds to the school.

The Donor Wall is located in the patio area of the campus between the new and old buildings, facing the staff parking lot. The wall displays the names of past students, staff, and philanthropists who have donated or passed through the school.

The Garfield Campus, located a few miles south of Glendale Community College, offers credit and non-credit courses tailored to students who want to improve their life skills.

The school offers more than an education, it helps students reinvent themselves by focusing on the area that needs the most improvement — whether it’s a General Education Diploma, ESL, business classes or parenting skills or to train for a new career.

According to Alfred Ramirez, dean of administrative services and workforce development at Garfield, these classes benefit many diverse people including: newly arrived immigrants, undocumented workers, veterans and people who have been out of work for a long time.

“I like working with adults.

They are the best,” said Ramirez. ”They are taking classes to

improve their language skills.”

Vahe Berberian, a student at Garfield, is an example of someone trying to improve his life. Berberian, an immigrant from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a full-time time student who wants to complete his general education requirements and he feels that he is on track to achieve his goal and hopes to obtain a better job.

“The staff at Garfield is very encouraging and helpful, they work hard for the students,” Berberian said.

Berberian, was a diamond setter in his native Jordan, but here in the U.S. he worked as a jewelry salesman. Soon after his arrival, he lost his job and couldn’t find work, and his lack of English skills made it that more much difficult. He heard through friends in the community that Garfield could be an option and he has been there since.

“I’m here at school full time,” Berberian said.” The more I focus in class, the easier it gets.”

Garfield services a demographic which is heavily populated by the Armenian Community.

Approximately 44 percent of the students who attend Garfield are Armenian and 22 percent are Hispanic.

Some of the challenges facing Ramirez are the transition of students from Garfield to GCC and helping them to find a job. It takes a lot of administrative effort to assure that all curriculum are met and up to date.

“Our mission is to provide education and student services

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CELEBRATING PHILANTHROPY: GCC President David Viar snaps a photo of the new donor wall at Garfield

campus Monday afternoon. The wall was unveiled at a ceremony hosted by Alfred Ramirez, Garfield’s dean of administrative services, and attended by the Glendale College board of trustees.

to the local community,” said Ramirez, “meeting the critical needs of adults and high school students to achieve success through continuing education.”

The funding for Garfield comes from the state of California.

“The state is trying to overhaul adult education. It’s a constant battle to get resources,” Ramirez said. “[Funds] are limited and everyone has to get in line to get funding. We’re 8th in the state in funding — that’s how important we are to our community.”

The college receives funds per student, Garfield gets paid approximately $3,000 or $2,600 for different types of credit and non-credit courses, as compared to the $4,300 GCC receives per student.

Students that don’t qualify for

federal student aid pay $46 per unit and non-resident students pay $187 per unit.

E. Garfield Ave. Students can call (818) 240-1000 for more information.

The Garfield campus also offers acting, pottery, computer, travel classes and more. Weekend classes are also available for the working student.

The campus is located at 1122

The donor wall displays names in tiles for posterity.

Tile prices range from $100 to $2,500.

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Global Warming and Climate Change are a Reality [Warming, from page 1] and do everything right, we still have 250 years of dramatic climate change to face.

“It’s that bad,” he said.

There is no denying that global warming is going to be a problem, and future generations will have to bear our mistakes.

According to the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the atmosphere and oceans have warmed, the sea level has risen, the concentration of greenhouse gasses has increased, and snow and ice caps have diminished.

Stronger rains, hotter summers, and colder blizzards

are weather changes we are most likely going to see in the future.

“Ice cores present for hundreds of thousands of years are melting now,” said Reed. “Without the greenhouse effect life would not exist. It is essential to life on earth.

It keeps the earth from becoming a ball of ice.”

One of Reed’s proposed methods of slowing down the effects of global warming is to implement a carbon tax — the more output you create, the more you pay.

He said that low-income families would get hit the hardest.

He suggested that the government lower personal income taxes to offset excess burden.

Fighting the effects of global warming needs to be a collective and unified effort. We need to share the problem.

“We rely on the environment for our resources,” said Reed.” We don’t spend enough money on it.”

Being the only superpower on the international level, the U.S. should step up their policies, but they’re not. Their inability is putting us behind Europe and other developed countries.

“We are slowly cooking ourselves,” said Reed, “by the time we do something, we will be decades behind.”

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Sincerely, Aggie: Pigeonholing Journalists

By Agnessa Kasumyan

EL VAQUERO MANAGING EDITOR

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ack in high school, when I was even more of a cub reporter than I am now, I could not understand why more people did not want to be journalists. For me, there was nothing quite like getting to hear people from all walks of life share their stories or sitting down to write an article after the adrenaline rush from an interview began to gradually wear off. As my fingers, still jittery, danced over each other on the keyboard, the stories came to life, establishing permanence with every jab of a key.

On my first day of ninth-grade journalism, my adviser told me something I still recall anytime I set up an interview, fueling my appreciation for story telling through the journalistic craft.

He said everyone wears a mask, often several different ones depending on the social setting they are in. As a reporter, I get to peel those masks off to find the people and stories lurking beneath.

Sixteen and on top of the world, I did not let my friends and relatives deflate my eager bubble when they told me that I was wasting my talents on a useless field, chasing after people’s stories when I should have been creating my own.

Honestly, I cannot think of a more worthy field to waste my life on.

Although I have my fair share of bones to pick with modern journalism, particularly with the displacement of hard news with “infotainment,” nothing gets me more peeved than having to hear and watch journalists take flak from both the public and, ironically, those in the different forms of media.

Don’t get me wrong — some criticism is needed. It keeps us on our toes and in check; however, watch any particular television show and more likely than not an actor portraying a reporter will come off as a hungry, desperate parasite looking for scoop, even when it means destroying lives.

What many people fail to

understand, including many journalists themselves, is that true reporters serve the public by providing them with information they would not get otherwise and by acting as watchdogs of governments.

We are not there because we like to harass people, nor are we there to get something out of it, other than crap pay, sleep deprivation, retorts and red marks from a grumpy editor, and backlash from people who, upon hearing what they really sound like, blame us for “spinning” their words.

As much as I love the steelyeyed silver fox, Anderson Cooper, “celebrity journalism” has tainted the profession, with anchors’ superficial smiles, bleached teeth and even more bleached, scripted lines taking the meat out of news and feeding negative stereotypes.

When chugging on my morning coffee and flipping through the channels, I no longer linger on the popular news stations, for it feels more like watching a talk show

or a gathering with exceptionally well-dressed and pretty people than it does a quality news source.

At the age of 20, I now understand why journalism has lost the revere and respect it held when reporters like Lincoln Steffens, Walter Cronkite, and Edward R. Murrow graced the industry. I share the public’s frustration when they crave real, significant news but instead receive stories about dogs getting skin-lifts or the biased, one-sided rants of Fox News or MSNBC. However, there are reporters out there who do their jobs, often risking their well-being and their lives to bring the public news.

Those are the professionals who we should be calling journalists, not the dolled-up performing monkeys who read whatever is handed to them or chase whatever celebrity will get them the biggest exposure.

In 1999, American reporter Marie Colvin was credited for saving countless lives while on the job in East Timor. In 2001, she lost her eye to a Sri Lankan

rocket-propelled grenade. Then, in 2012, she lost her life while reporting in Syria.

A month prior, French journalist Gilles Jacquier was killed by rocket fire during a pro-government rally in the same country. Before his death in Syria, Jacquier had reported from other war zones, including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Balkans, and the Congo.

Cooper himself has taken many risks while reporting from war zones in Somalia, Bosnia, and Egypt. In 2011, he and his crew were attacked by proMubarak supporters.

According to the Associated Press, 70 journalists died while on the job in 2013.

These reporters create their stories by giving voice to people all over the world. They are who the modern journalist should strive to emulate and what the public should expect from its watchdogs.

Sincerely, Aggie.

Agnessa Kasumyan can be reached at agnessakas@gmail.com

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Scholarship Contest Now Open to All Campus Students

By El Vaquero Staff

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he college’s Scholars Program is holding a scholarship competition that is open to all campus students. The program’s Journal Committee, led by directors Arda Tchakian and Pauline Pechakjian, encourages students to submit any work of photography, art, or academic essays that can be based on any topic. Poetry, music lyrics, and computer animations will also be accepted.

Tchakian said they are looking for work that show students have put in “thought” and “effort.”

The winners’ submissions will be published online in the committee’s yearly journal at gccscholars.weebly.com.

“We would like the journal to be a representation of GCC students’ hard work and

creativity,” Tchakian said.

Students have a chance to win a monetary prize; however, the value will be determined once the number of winners is selected and the committee can determine how much to allocate each student depending on available funds.

The committee’s members, which consists of Scholars students, and a group of faculty and staff will judge the work anonymously. Although students must include their names and ID numbers, the judges will only see the latter.

Submissions must be turned in to gccscholarsjournal@gmail. com no later than March 28.

For more information, contact Pechakjian or Tchakian at the aforementioned email.

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Retro-Gaming Makes a Comeback in Glendale

By Nikki Nagrone

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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houting and laughter fill the air as a group huddles around a table, watching closely while someone pulls a piece from the neat tower of wooden blocks.

Facial expressions turn tense as the tower shakes from the movement. Crash! Laughter and excitement fill the air as the tower falls and someone yells out “Jenga!”

Scenes like this are what have made board games popular for thousands of years. While commercials on television usually show children enjoying board games, adults have played them for as long as they have been around.

Unfortunately, many adults do not play games anymore because they feel too old or have no time. Furthermore, adults who do play are often deterred by the gaming locations themselves.

With scornful and impatient nerds, stuffy locations, and uncomfortable furniture, it is hard to find comic/game shops attractive.

This is why two game enthusiasts in the Los Angeles area created Gamehaus, a cafe devoted to making the love of board games comfortably accessible to all. In an increasingly technological age, Robert Cron and Terry Chiu are taking a more social and personable approach to the popular pastime.

Gamehaus is unique because it offers no Wi-Fi, now ubiquitous among cafes.This is to encourage and allow people to connect with each other and the games without any distractions.

Whether challenging the intellect or just looking for some lighthearted fun, the memories and friends made playing games can last a lifetime.

“When I see someone’s face light up because of something they have found in a game, it makes it all worth it,” said Chiu.

People from all walks of life, sometimes not even looking to play, have stumbled upon this treasure chest of games. With more than 700 different titles from around the world ensure there is something to fit anyone’s taste, Gamehaus is becoming very popular, and for $5 to play all day, most people can afford it.

Since the financial crisis of 2008, people have looked for less expensive ways to entertain

themselves. Many had to choose between entertainment and hobbies, and gaming can be both.

“Family game night made a real comeback [in 2008],” said Cron.

This revival of board-gaming, combined with the newer, more strategic-style games from Europe, inspired the duo to start a game club. This group would meet at comic shops or restaurants to play their favorite games for hours.

“The only problem with playing at Denny’s,” said Cron, “is that after two hours they are kicking you out because they have got to turn a table.”

When their game club went to restaurants, they had more than 40 reservations and 20 on the waitlist. It wasn’t practical, and the alternative comic/game shops rarely offered anything besides chips and soda.

Their experiences, combined with their personal collection of more than 300 games, came together four months ago to help create their ideal gaming atmosphere. With a spacious design, wood decor, and warm lighting, the place feels more like a big living room than a coffee shop. The space is so inviting that a writer that lives above the cafe comes down to do his work.

Whether you are looking for a fun and easy party game, like Cards for Humanity, or to challenge your intellect with Terra Mystica, there are endless benefits found at this Gametopia.

There are fresh scones daily and homemade pies on the weekends. Not to mention sandwiches, personal-pan pizzas, desserts, and of course, coffee.

Everything is made fresh, inhouse, and to order. Anyone looking for a new adventure, maybe even on a first date, can be sure to find something unique at Gamehaus.

Gamehaus is located at 1800 S. Brand Blvd. 107.

The hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A special $2 cover charge is offered to those who arrive before 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. For more information visit www.gamehauscafe.com or call 818-937-9061.

Nikki Nagrone can be reached at nagrone988@student.glendale.edu

Photo by Jonathan Williams

GAMES TO GLORY: Owners Terry Chiu, left, and Robert Cron enjoy a cup of coffee at Gamehaus. The painting, above, represents the worst Scrabble letters a player could draw.

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Champion of the Underdog Paves Way for Women

By Julia Orr

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life spent challenging the barriers of racism and sexism did not deter professor Ramona Barrio-Sotillo from achieving her dream of getting a formal education. BarrioSotillo exemplifies the theme of Women’s History Month this year, which celebrates women of character, courage and commitment.

As an educator and an activist, Barrio-Sotillo overcame many obstacles, some of which came from her own parents. On her graduation day, she remembers her Argentinean father saying that no matter how accomplished she was, she was not a woman until she was married and had children.

According to Barrio-Sotillo both her father and mother’s culture have changed little in their attitudes towards women.

Her mother is from Southern Italy, a place Barrio-Sotillo has visited many times, and still encounters sexism.

“In my culture, in Southern Italy and Latin America, women are not encouraged to become anything but housewives and mothers,” said Barrio-Sotillo.

“You are supposed to know your place and your place was not to be a leader.”

Because her parents did not support or understand her goals, it was very challenging for BarrioSotillo to pursue her education.

However, undeterred by parental opposition, she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in education, educational psychology, counseling from Cal State Northridge. She received her doctorate in education from USC. Barrio-Sotillo is marking her 24th year at GCC and is currently division chair of Student Services.

During the Women’s History Month celebration on campus, Barrio-Sotillo was part of a panel discussion entitled “Choices, Challenges and Compromises,” topics she is well versed in not only from her personal experiences but also as she reflects on the challenges facing women today.

“What scares me the most is how the quality of a person is no longer important, but what you look like on the outside is,”

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FULL OF LIFE: Professor Ramona Barrio-Sotillo works in her office in the San Rafael building and tirelessly defends minority and womens rights. said Barrio-Sotillo.“ I do not understand how any woman can say ‘I am not a feminist or call someone a feminazi.”

According to Barrio-Sotillo, the onslaught of unattainable body images of how women should look has increased dramatically, particularly in the media. She feels that she has to constantly remind her two sons, Luis, 23, and Pablo, 18, that the images they see are not real women.

Andra Hoffman Verstraete, the director of governmental and external relations at GCC, has been friends with Barrio-Sotillo for 14 years and recognizes her work as an activist and a leader.

“She’s committed to fighting for equality and social justice,” Verstraete said. She champions everyone who is unfairly treated.

Barrio-Sotillo says she draws inspiration from strong women, including Eleanor Roosevelt, whose photograph hangs on her office wall. During her early years as an activist Barrio-Sotillo met a hero of hers, Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers. She says Huerta is an inspiration to her not only because she is highly educated but also because of the way she took a stand in the face of discrimination against both women and Latinas in general.

As an activist, Barrio-Sotillo has taken to the streets many times.

In the 1980s, she campaigned against the invasions of Grenada, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, and vividly recalls the Chicano Moratorium protest against the Vietnam War in which Los Angeles Times reporter Ruben Salazar was killed. She protested both invasions of Iraq and says she felt it was important to take her sons with her on protests so they could be exposed to other people that cared.

Along with her work commitments, Barrio-Sotillo has previously acted as the president of the Glendale College Guild, the campus body that represents the faculty and oversees the collective bargaining rights for about 600 people. She has also

been the public information officer for the guild and campaigned in the board of trustee elections, She spent two years as the governor at large for the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges, which represents all community college faculties.

Her partner, Douglas Day, an entertainment industry illustrator, said he has never met anyone who gets more satisfaction out of helping people than Barrio-Sotillo does. He recalls the first trip they took together to do political lobbying in Sacramento.

“Everyone knew who she was, and everyone wanted her opinion,” he said. “She was out there talking to congress people – I was so impressed.”

An avid reader of authors like Alex Haley, “Malcolm X” and Toni Morrison, “Beloved” both “must reads” according to BarrioSotillo, have helped her become the person she is today.

“I love anything that combines empowerment for those that are oppressed in society which includes women, African Americans, Chicanos, and Latinos.” Barrio-Sotillo said, “That is why I am here at the community college. I am here for the underdog.

Julia Orr can be reached at jorr589@student.glendale.edu

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Winter Is Coming as ‘Game of Thrones’ Returns

By Lucas Yepez

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t’s Sunday night. You rush to finish your homework and change the channel quickly. Your heart starts to beat rapidly as you hear epic violins playing in the background while you curl up with popcorn and a blanket.

For television fans that can only mean one thing: a new season of “Game of Thrones” is on the horizon. Season Four of the HBO television series will premiere on April 6 at 9 p.m.

With a new trailer released, there is much for fans to talk about.

For those who haven’t seen the show, it is primarily about the struggle for the power of the throne in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros among various families: the Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons,Targaryens,Tyrells and more. It can be classified as a fantasy drama with elements of action, love, betrayal and adventure. “Game of Thrones” features characters typical of a fantasy setting, such as dragons, warlocks, sorcerers and undead creatures called White Walkers.

Based on the “Song of Ice and Fire” series of books by George

R. R. Martin, the show will encompass the second part of the third book “A Storm of Swords” this season.

Filming took place in Northern Ireland, Croatia and Iceland.

A foreshadowing, or extended preview, was released by HBO, which has cast members and crew giving insight into the future of the show. In it, it is made clear that the stink of vengeance will be in the air after recent events that took place.

The latest episode ended with the shocking and controversial “Red Wedding,” leaving many fans speechless.

“We pick up the pieces and top it [the “Red Wedding”] in many ways,” actor Peter Dinklage said in the season four foreshadowing.

Tyrian Lannister, the dwarf loved by many, will be in worse danger than he has previously been in the show. The dragons of Daenerys Targaryen are growing up, and similar to a teenager filled with hormones, they will be more rebellious and unpredictable.

The producers also claim that the show will be more thrilling, with less buildup, straight to the drama and more action-packed and intense from this point

onward.

There will also be new characters, such as Obyron Marshall aka the “The Red Viper,” prince of Dorne; his mistress Ellaria Sand; Styr, a wildling lieutenant of King Beyond the Wall; and Mace Tyrell, the Lord of Highgarden as well as Margaery’s father.

Fans can expect all the main players to return once again, at least the ones with their head still on their shoulders.

Students on campus have generally been rooting for the same characters to succeed. The favorites are Tyrian Lannister, the Starks and Daenerys Targaryen.

They also shared disdain for King Joffrey Baratheon, who many fans have despised since the beginning of the show.

GCC student Drew Goodman found it to be “jaw-dropping, shocking and very unsettling.”

“My favorite character is Tyrian because he’s clever, takes charge of the situation and shows up those who underestimate him,” said Goodman. “He also shows there can be good in a bad family.”

Goodman hopes that Daenerys will get closer to the throne, since

she is the most level-headed and will rule more kindly, unlike the evil and corrupt current rulers.

“I also want Joffrey to get what’s coming to him,”he said.

“I like Tyrian because he is really smart and gets women,” student Andrew Rosenbaum said.

“There are two things I want to happen - Joffrey finally dies,

and Tywin Lannister is painfully punished for his actions.”

“Daenerys appeals to me since she is a very strong woman,” student Vanessa Orinelas said. “I hope the Starks are triumphant this season.”

Lucas Yepez can be reached at lyepez7@aol.com

Student Artists Learn Latest Techniques in Animation Classes

By Anthony Huizar

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rom movies like “The Simpsons,” to big-budget CGI films such as “Avatar,” animation is progressing and is used widely in many different arenas.

Animation has many functions that people may not be aware of.

Like visual models of the body or graphics that display bloodflow are used in the medical field, and even in the courtroom when simulations are needed to reenact a murder.

At Glendale College, the animation classes are taught by experienced, professional animators. Their goal is for their students to become future lead animators for the well-known production companies.

Yina Chang teaches character set-up and character animation.

In her class, artists sketch out their ideas on a storyboard before they animate on the computer.

“Our goal is to give students

the latest digital art and animation knowledge and to also train those students who would like to become digital artists one day,” Chang said.

Chang uses a program called Maya, an industry standard, which contains modeling, texture, a lighting simulation and there is a generator to process images.

“Maya is one of the best animation packages” Chang said.

Chang spent years working professionally in the animation industry. She has participated in several big-budget productions throughout her career including “Apollo 13” (Gene Kranz, 1995), “Star Wars” (George Lucas, 2002) and “Frozen,” (Chris Buck,w 2013).

She was the technical director for most of the Yoda shots in “Star Wars Episode II.”

“This was the first production to introduce computer-generated images,” she said.

Before CGI was used, Yoda had limited movement. CGI gives the animated characters the ability to fight and twist around while brandishing their light

sabers.

Anahit Sahakyan, an animation major who was recently awarded the Patron’s Club Scholarship for Visual and Performing Arts at GCC, said Chang is a great inspiration due to her knowledge and experience with animation.

“She prepares you for the animation industry because she worked for them,” Sahakyan said.

The animation department has close ties with Woodbury

University in Burbank, which focuses on media and design. All animation classes at GCC transfer to Woodbury for full credit, according to Roger Dickes, the department head.

Dickes teaches introduction to computer graphics, modeling and digital sculpture.

His computer graphics class focuses on the introduction to Maya and the basic fundamentals of animation.

Organic modeling focuses on digitally creating human form and inorganic modeling emphasizes on creating objects, such as cars and planes. Computer sculpturing allows students to create basic 3D objects in the software.

“We have great teachers, great courses, and incredible commitment from our students” Dickes remarked.

Dickes was the technical director on “Southpark: Bigger,

Longer and Uncut” (1999). His role was to set up the visual effects, which is the process before the animation begins.

To make the public more aware of the animation department, Chang created a YouTube channel called “CG Fantasy.” The channel features student-based work and demonstrates the type of material taught in Chang’s class.

“I made the channel so our students can get recognized for their work and to attract other students who might be interested in animation,” Chang said.

Some of Dickes’ students have moved on to successful jobs in the industry. Sean Sexton, who attended GCC in 2011, works at DreamWorks and helped animate the 2011 feature film “The Croods.”

David Perteet took Dickes courses in 2003 and designed some of the special effects in the movie “Resident Evil: Extinction.” (2007).

Anthony Huizar can be reached at ahuizar533@student.glendale.edu

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Time to Kick Sawdust Under the Big Top

By Moises Torres

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he circus came to town Friday with daredevil bravado, nerve-wracking leaps, and the “Globo de Muerte.” The Circo Hermanos Caballero features topclass performers who seem to defy gravity. The tent was raised by gandy dancers last week in parking lot 31 at the corner of Mountain Street and Verdugo Road.

The city of Glendale banned animals from performing in the city after the Ramos Circus’ camel escaped and ran across Mountain Street to the corner gas station last year. Ramos pulled up its stakes and the

Hermanos Caballero took its place.

The Hermanos Caballero does not use animals in its acts. They present what they refer to as a typical Mexican circus. Their tent travels the west coast from entertaining circus fans of all ages.

The Caballeros are 5th generation trapeze artists who are world renowned for their amazing trapeze artistry. Performers range from five to 40 years old.

Gunther, who is only five years old, performs the “Globo de Muerte,” an action-packed motorcycle thrill inside a ball-shaped metallic cage. Circus-goers

can feel their adrenaline rush as Gunther, accompanied by Ruben Jr. and Marco Antonio circle the inside walls of the globe on their speeding motorbikes.

The Hermanos Caballero performs Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. with two shows on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 4:30 p.m. The circus will be open until Sunday. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 for children. They offer $10 adult admission on Sunday and a free child’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Moises Torres can be reached at moisestorres187@yahoo.com

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‘300’ Spin-off Should Have Risen Higher

By Tamara Hacopian EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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irector Noam Murro’s “300: Rise of an Empire” is a tenacious bloodbath along with visuals that are fruitful and vividly entertaining, but not very promising. Greek warriors show off their courage and gallantry in a fight for a glorified nation against Persian forces in this action-packed fantasy war film.

Inspired by Frank Miller’s latest — and soon to be published — graphic novel, “Xerxes,” “300: Rise of an Empire” tells the tale of an Athenian general, Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton), who will stop at nothing to defeat opposing Persian forces led by mortalturned-god King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and Greek slave-turnedPersian warrior Artemisia (Eva Green) in an attempt to unite Greece.

It has been seven years since its successful predecessor, “300” (directed by Zack Snyder) was released. The saga continues as the ongoing bloody war between Persia and Greece sets sail for a fresh battle on the Aegean Sea. Composed of cliché movie quotes, British accents, and

passionate Greeks showing off their chiseled abs — wearing no more than underwear and a large cape — the film is a classic fantasy.

In the land of blood, sweat, and tears, enemies are slashed and slaughtered in stylish gore.

The bloodshed is rather bloodier than in the first film and the slow motion effects amidst over-thetop battle scenes are abundant as ever.

The film uses voice-over narration by Queen Gondo (Lena Headey). She begins by telling the story of how Xerxes emerged as the ‘God-King’ after his father, King Darius I, gets killed during a battle. “Only the gods can defeat the Greeks,” said Artemesia.

Confident with his transformation, Xerxes declares war on Greece.

King Leonidas of Sparta (Gerard Butler) rallies 300 of his bravest soldiers to fight back. Along with King Leonidas’ heroic defeat, General Themistokles endeavors to save Greece once and for all.

The film is not entirely a sequel or a prequel. It is, according to the filmmakers, a story that is told within the architecture of the first film. As a result, viewers are likely to be confused. The film is

Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers

THE EMPIRE RISES AGAIN: Director Noam Murro brings back the tale of ancient Greece battling Persia. intended to fill in many of the gaps before, after, and simultaneously surrounding Greece’s warriors’ with the Persian Empire.

As predictable as it is, the muted colors can puzzle the viewer as to what is happening on the battleships. And it seems that the soldiers only like going into combat in the dark. The battles are short and difficult to follow.

The film is an empty rinse-andrepeat replica of “300” and one reason for that is because Gerard

Butler is absent. Despite its flamboyance, the artistic visuals of “300: Rise of an Empire” are not as celebratory as in the first film.

One good reason to partially praise this film is Eva Green’s electrifying performance as the Persian naval commander, Artemesia. Greek by blood, she parted with the Persians as a result of a rough childhood during which she was enslaved

by Spartans. Persian by heart,

she seeks to avenge her former country. Her aura of valiance and femme fatale allure saves the film from what could have been a lost cause.

“300: Rise of an Empire” is R-rated and runs for 103 minutes.

3 out of 5 stars.

 Tamara Hacopian can be reached at thacopi247@student.glendale.edu

L.A. Writers Series: Writer Experiments with Social Media Format

By Alexandra Duncan EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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e strode past the patiently waiting students, two cans of coconut water and a bag of kettle chips in one hand — a weathered, brown copy of his latest work safely cradled in the other.

Stark white cracks in the worn brown cover — much like the short, white strands specked through his brown hair — were visible alongside dozens of dogeared pages.

Matias Viegener, author of “2,500 Random Things About Me Too” stood at the podium and began reading.

Viegener read from his selfpublished work and answered questions at the Student Center Thursday, as part of the Los

Angeles Writers Reading Series.

His experimental work, “2,500 Random Things About Me Too” was conceived through a compilation of lists from social media. Facebook users would tag each other, and then ask friends to add 25 things about themselves.

“The lists I got were too cutesy,” Viegener said. “I didn’t like it. So I said ‘OK, I’m gonna do one.’” He created his own list and liked it so much that he decided to do it again.

The book was the first project where Viegener worked with lists.

“What can lists do,” he said, “Beyond what they normally do? What is a list when you keep going? When you don’t stop?”

These are the questions he asked when compiling a list of 25 “random” things about himself daily, until he reached 2,500.

“I wanted to replicate myself on a piece of paper,” Viegener said.

“This book was a more accurate representation of myself.”

The lists range from poetic to passing thoughts to memories of his mother and past relationships.

“I have stared death in the face,” said Viegener. “Is it wrong to say I found it beautiful?”

Viegener is also a CalArts instructor and a book critic.

Photo by Manvel Kapukchyan The Reading series was SOCIAL EXPERIMENT: Students line up to meet author Matias Viegener as he founded by Claire Phillips autographs books and answers questions after a presentation at the Student Center. and Jocelyn Heaney and it is now in its fourth year.

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Alexandra Duncan can be reached at alexandran.duncan@gmail.com

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Non-Stop Hits Some Turbulence

By Alexandra Duncan EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for flying Bristish Airways, flight 10. Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare yourselves for our featured movie, “Non-Stop,” with almost two full hours of a very paranoid Liam Neeson, some typical action movie oneliners and an illogical ending with a twist.

“Non-Stop” opens with Liam Neeson as Bill Marks in his truck, pouring whiskey into a Styrofoam coffee cup with a shaking hand before heading off to work. Marks, a divorced air marshall with a drinking problem, is haunted by his troubled past and his even more troubling present.

Marks boards an International non-stop flight to London and soon receives a series of text messages from a fellow passenger who threatens to kill someone on board every 20 minutes unless $150 million is wired into a certain bank account.

Eventually, Marks is accused of hijacking the plane and he frantically struggles to find the mysterious texter.

Panic, confusion and mostly

paranoia on Marks’ part ensues, following a whole lot of yelling and grunting, gun-wielding, fighting in enclosed spaces and eventually a bomb concealed in a bag of cocaine.

“Non-stop” was directed by French director Jaume ColletSerra (“Mindscape,” 2013) and written by John W. Richardson and Christopher Roach. Neeson is well cast for the role as an imposing Air Marshall struggling along blindly to protect innocent passengers aboard the plane.

Neeson acts alongside an impressive supporting cast that includes Julianne Moore (“Carrie,” 2013), Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”), Corey Stoll (“House of Cards”), Scoot McNairy and Lupita Nyong’o ( both from “12 Years a Slave,” 2013).

However, the talented cast is not used to the film’s advantage. Even recent Oscar-winner Nyong’o, who plays a flight attendant in the film, has at most, five lines that lack originality.

The most important factor that moves the plot along is the text messages between the mysterious villain and Marks. These messages appeared on screen large, brightly colored and in the

form of text bubbles that seemed to take up space the director couldn’t fill with actual content.

Precious screen time is wasted as Marks focused all attention on his outdated flip phone.

Much of the film’s dialogue was weak in structure and at times makes Neeson’s character seem unbelievable and ridiculous. It is not until the big climax that we discover the mastermind behind the hijacking/embezzlement scheme that we hear some dialogue with actual substance.

Writers Roach and Richardson saved the golden lines for McNairy’s character when he says, “You can’t change the world with words unless you write them in the evening news with blood.”

The one instance of comic relief in which Neeson’s character promises free airfare for a year to coax passengers to comply with his demands, is a dry and half effort at humor.

Collet-Serra manipulates the suspense in the film expertly.

Scenes were highlighted vividly and orchestrated by the highs and lows of the eerie sounds of the film score. Not a moment dragged on in this wonderfully crafted and suspenseful movie. This is Col-

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Bumpy Ride: Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) lets bullets fly at 30,000 feet above sea level amid the chaos of flying debris.

let-Serra’s second time working with Neeson since the film “Unknown” in 2011.

An action scene in which Neeson’s character, whose large figure takes down a full grown man within the miniscule confines of a plane’s lavatory elevate the viewer higher and higher into disbelief. There are too many ridiculous action scenes in the film verging on stupidity.

The ending that loomed toward predictability went for a turn in the completely opposite direction for the better with an enjoyable

twist that broke through “Nonstop’s” seemingly apparent spiral downward. However, the few gaping plot holes the director left for the audience were alarming.

It is unclear whether Collet-Serra intended to keep those there or if he thought he could slip them past the viewers.

“Non-Stop” runs for 106 minutes and is PG-13.

3 out of 5 stars.

 Alexandra Duncan can be reached at alexandran.duncan@gmail.com

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LA Marathon Avoids the Mean Streets of Glendale

By Jennifer Rodman EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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housands of runners gathered behind the tape, preparing to run the 26.2 miles of the LA Marathon waiting to hear: “On your mark, get set, go.”

Huge crowds of people lined the streets, screaming and cheering for their friends and family members. The 88-degree temperature was one of the hottest days in LA Marathon history.

The first to pass the finish line was Ethiopian runner Amane Gobena, 31, who came in at 2:27:41.

The race began at the Dodger Stadium at 7 a.m. on March 8, and ended at the Santa Monica pier.

This was Matthew Herrera’s second running the LA Marathon.

Last year he was excited to run, but he still felt nervous at the gate this year, since he is recovering

from a knee injury sustained in last year’s marathon and still feels some pain. Last year he trained for about two months and this year not at all. “ I t ’ s really more of a mental challenge rather than a physical challenge,” said Herrera. ”You have to be patient.”

Herrera said just having 26.2 miles in one’s head is a lot to deal with.

Last year he finished in about five and a half hours.

“I was doing so well and my knees just gave out and I was limping and jogging the rest of

the way,” said Herrera. “I don’t do it for any cause or charity,” he added. “I just run to run and

to let out any problems I’ve had in life.”

Herrera said eating healthy is one of the hardest things for him.

“I’m not going to lie — I’m a total fat ass and I don’t eat any

vegetables,” said Herrera. “I’ve been eating a lot of meats lately and I try to cut back on cookies.”

Herrera said his plan for this run was to relax and run his own race.

“I was proud at how I did this year, he said.

“I did the race within four hours.”

The first man across the finish line this year was Gebo Burka, who finished in a little more than two hours.

As Amanda Lopez prepared for the race, she said that this is a kind of redemption run for her.

It’s her second time running the

marathon as well. Lopez said that last year she got injured early and it was terrible for her at that time.

Her mother, who has ran the race eight times now, inspired her and got her started on running.

“My goal for this marathon was to finish in less than five hours,” said Lopez.

Unfortunately, after the race, Lopez said she went a little over her goal, but still had a great experience this year.

Even though these two runners were both injured last year, they pulled through with a lot of strength and energy. They both plan to return in next year’s race.

Jennifer Rodman can be reached at jrodman530@student.glendale.edu

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Tennis Players Call Their Own Shots

By Jonathan Williams EL VAQUERO SPORTS EDITOR

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ith 12 players, six courts and only one official, the Vaqueros’ tennis teams have to referee their own home conference matches.

Both the men’s and women’s teams’ players have to call service balls in and out, forehand smashes and volleys using their own judgment. Singles and doubles games are left to the players to decide.

With only one official, there is a possibility for players to swing the game in their favor. Head Coach Bob Mackay said when a player tries to tip calls in their own favor, also called “hooking,” tempers can rise. He said judgment calls made by players have caused problems.

“Some people are good at making bad calls,” Mackay said.

Lois Goodman is a member of the United States Tennis Association and officiates the league matches on campus. Before every game, she walks the courts, checks the nets and then del-

egates the coin toss.

“I place myself right in the middle so I can see everybody,” Goodman said.

Thales Castro, a Pierce player from Brazil, said that two weeks ago there was an incident in what was supposed to be a friendly doubles game against the Saddleback Gauchos.

Castro and Sergey Arushanyan were locked in a fierce rally with Gauchos Jonathan Pulido and his partner Ryan Mariano. Castro called a ball out towards the back line and Pulido did not agree. Pulido began shouting vulgar words at Castro insulting his speech, and charged Castro. Punches were flown and Pulido ended up with a lacerated forehead and was sent to the hospital.

Mackay said that there is an unwritten rule of trust and sportsmanship between the opposing players.

“It’s an ‘I trust you—you trust me thing’,” Mackay said.

The player/umpires walk around each of the six courts, surveying every contest. Sometimes calls are missed. According to

Vaquero Dro Dermegerdichian, some calls were not made in a match against the Ventura Pirates on Feb. 25.

“If he [his opponent] says the ball is out, it doesn’t matter what you say,” said Dermegerdichian.

“It’s his call and you have to follow it.”

Dermegerdichian said that some of the other players do not take blown calls very lightly.

“It could be an important point [in the match] and if the ball is called out by your opponent you could have a shift in momentum,” Dermegerdichian said.

All schools in the conference follow the same sets of rules and regulations. Tennis officials earn more money per match than most of the other sports. Volleyball, swimming, cross-country and softball referees make less money per game or match in a season.

According to an annual conference report, officials are paid around $120 per match. Mackay said that the number of conference games varies each year.

The men’s tennis team must pay for their own umpires for ev-

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WATCHFUL EYE: Head umpire Lois Goodman keeps an eye on the players during a singles match against Pierce on March 7.

ery home conference. This tennis season four matches cost around $380 to hire an umpire. Mackay said that he would rather have one official than no official at all.

The college only funds certain expenses and Mackay uses fundraisers to support the costs.

Professional tennis players

have multiple linesmen and a head umpire in high chair in most cases to make sure the game is called correctly. So far there is no push to have more than one official at the home league games.

Jonathan Williams can be reached at haxial.jonathan@gmail.com

Vaqs Baseball Slashed By L.A. Mission Owls

By RJ Saunders

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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he power at Stengel Field was out on Thursday and more than just the scoreboard. Glendale had a three-game winning streak snapped by their southern division foe, the L.A Mission Eagles.

The game was crucial in the division standings. The Vaqueros (8-8 overall, 3-2 in conference) had the bases loaded in the bottom of the second as well as the bottom of the eighth and failed to capitalize on both occasions.

“We didn’t have our best game,” said Head Coach Chris Cicuto. “We had chances, and just failed to execute.”

He said that the team is still young team and they are still trying to figure things out.

LA Mission’s squad won its sixth in a row and fell into a third place tie with Bakersfield. Mission (10-7, 4-0) stays a half game behind conference frontrunner, College of the Canyons (5-0).

The game was close throughout. The Vaqueros, took an early

2-0 lead with a double from catcher Mark Strazzerri that would bring in Dylan Trimarchi and Jay Sheeley.

As the game went on, the Eagles found their way, and would take the lead in the top of the fourth inning as three runs were brought in by Eagle infielder, Conner O’Brien.

The Vaqs would tie the game after trailing 5-4 coming into the bottom of the sixth inning. Outfielder Dylan Trimarchi hit the ball into center field that brought Carlos Robles in for the score.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, GCC would have a big opportunity to blow the game wide open with the bases loaded and just one out after Trimarchi walked intentionally. Outfielder Jay Sheeley, lined the ball to center field. However, the ball was caught for the second out; the runner at third forgot to touch the bag which could have landed him at home plate. Eagles’ pitcher Steven Perez got L.A. Mission out of the jam with a huge third out, that left the game tied going into the top of the ninth.

The game went into extra innings and in the top of the 10th inning, Eagle outfielder Joe Goring’s two-out single sealed the deal for the Eagles.

“They played better than us,” said Strazzerri, who finished the game with three RBIs as well as two doubles. “They capitalized on our mistakes.”

Though Glendale suffered their eighth loss of the season, Trimarchi pointed out some of the good things the Vaqs accomplished during the game.

“We set the tone early,” he said. “The intensity was there.

Now we just have to focus on the little things because baseball isn’t just one play… it’s nine innings.”

Trimarchi said that this team is starting to find their identity and that they are really starting to come together as a unit.

“We don’t worry about winning streaks,” said Sheeley. “We are going to continue to work hard.”

Photo by Kathy Bakowicz RJ Saunders can be reached at rsaunde243@student.glendale.edu

QUICK TURN: Mark Strazzerri rounds third base to try and score for the Vaqs on March 13. Strazzerri’s arm band has all the signs the coaches use.

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Track and Field Sets New Record at Occidental

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ady Vaq Lizzette Gonzalez shattered the previous recor at the Occidental Distance Carnival Friday night with a time of 2 minutes, 13.77 seconds in the women’s 800 meters. The previous mark of 2:14.20 was set by Jan Correia in 1980. Other notable finishers include Elizabeth Nelson in the women’s 1,500 with a time of 4:33.65.

Nandi Watson was the best in her heat during the women’s 400 posting 59.0 seconds flat. The Vaqueros reached a podium finish in the 4x100 relay. Rick Golusby, Marcus Streeter, Raymond Ou and Jonathan Smith notched a 43.09 to take the one of only two wins for the men at the festival. Erik Sandoval won his heat in the men’s 800.

Lady Vaquero Softball Delivers Big Victory

By Kendall Faulkner EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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fter losing the last two games, the Vaquero softball team took the field on Thursday ready to put a “W” on their record against L.A. Mission College.

“Our goal was to come to the field, take care of business and go home,” said first baseman Cassandra Soto.

That is exactly what the Lady Vaqs did.

Soon after Myrna Gonzalez took the mound, the ladies put one out on the board. With the next batter making it onto base, Glendale softball executed a double play making it a quick top-of-the first inning.

In the bottom of the first, the Vaqs got two hits and left one on, ending the first inning with no score.

With an error in the infield at top of the second inning, Mission put a player on second base And on the next play, she advanced

from second to third base.

The bottom of the second and top of the third were quick “12-3 innings” for Glendale and Mission.

The bottom of the third was a big inning for GCC. With runners on first base and second base, Vivian Topete hit a sacrifice fly leading the runners to advance to second and third.

Taking advantage of trouble in the outfield for the Eagles, three runners scored for the Vaqueros.

“I think they played great. We all did our part,” said Soto. “We all hit, we all brought each other in, we all picked each other up and we played great defensively— everything went well.”

With one out and no one on base, Jocelyn Zavala hit a double.

Teammate Jasmine Hernandez sacrificed her hit, moving Zavala into scoring position at third base.

With two outs on the board, Soto hit a single and Zavala ran in, earning the Vaqueros a 4-0 lead.

In the top of the fourth inning,

Glendale was chasing foul balls.

Ari Rea reined one in, retaining the lead for Glendale.

Cassidy Clark led with a single in the bottom of the fourth. Clark advanced to second base off of a wild pitch. With two runners on base, Kelsie Ange hammered the ball, bringing three runners home.

Now with a 7-0 lead for the Vaqueros, Topete hit a double causing Mission to call for a pitching change. Topete advanced to third base off another wild pitch. Rea walked then proceeded to steal second. With runners on second base and third base, Hernandez walked as well.

With the bases loaded, Soto stepped up to the plate and hit the ball far into the outfield. Mission struggled to get to the ball quick enough, but Glendale now had an 11-0 lead.

The chants and cheers got louder from the opposing dugout as the top of the fifth inning came around. With two errors defensively, Mission had runners

on second and third base. With two outs on the board, the Eagles scored their first run. They brought another runner home

with a double, ending the game with a score of 11-2.

Kendall Faulkner can be reached at kendallafaulkner@gmail.com

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COMING HOME: Kelsie Ange, right, charges down the baseline to score

against the Eagles on March 13. Ange’s gloves protect her hands when she slides.

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Vaquero Tennis Takes Conference Title

By Jonathan Williams

Scoreboard R E S U LT S Track and Field: Mar. 7 : Bakersfield Relays women — finished first men — finished first Mar. 14 : Occidental Distance women — 800m W, 400m W men — 4x100 W Baseball: March 6: West L.A. 9-0 W March 8: Antelope Valley 12-3 W March 11: Bakersfield 5-0 W March 13: Mission 6-5 L March 15: Citrus 5-4 W Women’s Tennis: March 11: Bakersfield W by Forfeit March 13: Santa Monica 5-4 L Men’s Tennis: March 11: Bakersfield 6-3 W March 13: Pierce 6-3 W Softball: March 6: Santa Monica 6-5 W March 8: 14-9 L, 13-4 W March 11: Antelope Valley 2-0 L, 4-3 L March 13: LA Mission 5-2 W Men’s Golf: Ventura WSC — finished fourth

UPCOMING Track and Field: Thursday: Riverside open 10 a.m.

March 28: WSC Inland 1 p.m.

Baseball: Saturday: at Canyons 1 p.m.

Tuesday: at West L.A. 2:30 p.m.

March 27: vs. West L.A. 2:30 p.m.

March 29: vs. Antelope Valley 1 p.m.

Women’s Tennis: Thursday: at Antelope Valley 2 p.m.

Friday: vs. New Mexico Military 1 p.m.

Tuesday: vs. Santa Barbara 2 p.m.

Men’s Tennis: Thursday: vs. Amherst 1 p.m.

Friday: vs. New Mexico Military 1 p.m.

Softball: Thursday: at Citrus 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday: at Canyons 1 or 3 p.m.

March 27: atBakersfield 2:30 p.m.

March 29-30: Ventura tourney Men’s Golf: March 24: Antelope Valley WSC 10 a.m.

March 31: Hancock WSC 10:30 a.m.

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

EL VAQUERO SPORTS EDITOR

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he men’s tennis team clinched the Western State Conference title Thursday, winning six out of nine matches over the Pierce College Brahmas.

Head coach Bob Mackay nabbed his second conference crown in nine years.

“I think the kids really enjoyed the victory today and I got to play everybody,” Mackay said.

On a breezy spring afternoon, the Vaqs tennis team took to the courts against Pierce. Freshman Dro Dermegerdichian was up against Thales Castro on court two.

Dermegerdichian kept it competitive in the early points and was down an early break to put him behind.

“I had a late start and as the match went on I lost some momentum,” Dermegerdichian said.

Frustration mounted as Dermegerdichian missed an overhead smash that would of put him right back into contention.

Teammate Oleg Simonyan was on court three next to Dermegerdichian and came over to offer a few tips of advice.

Dermegerdichian fought his way back into the set at 4-5.

During the first set, both players had to meet at center court to discuss a few calls during the match.

After a couple break points, or points to even the set, Dermegerdichian lost the match and eventually the set at 6-4.

The Vaqs and the Brahmas who had finished their sets came to watch the remaining matches as people gathered around for a fierce second set.

The second set was all Castro.

Dermegerdichian fell into was in a 4-0 hole during the second.

“I had some opportunities but couldn’t execute,” Dermegerdichian said.

Dermegerdichian did not give up, fought his way back and found himself down one game at 4-3 with Castro. Despite a great effort, it wasn’t enough for Dermegerdichian and he lost the match 6-4, 6-3. Afterward, both

players shook hands and talked about the battle.

“My second serve is what I struggled with and he [Castro] took advantage of that,” said Dermgerdichian.

On court one sat a row of fans watching freshman Hosep Orojian and Pierce’s best, Richard Catabona, go head to head in a singles match that went the distance. After two opening sets, it was all tied up at 1-1.

“In the second set, I just went away mentally,” Orojian said. “I was just out of it.”

Orojian and Catabona traded fierce forehand smashes from sideline to sideline and could be heard across the courts in the third set. Eventually, everyone’s focus was on the last two players.

Orojian was leading 4-1 until Catabona came charging back to make it a 4-3 set. Eventually, Orojian gained his composure and beat Catabona to end the singles action 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

“It’s hard to beat Richard,” said Orojian. “I played him once and won 7-5 so I knew coming into the match it was going to be tough.”

In tennis, a player must win by two even if they reached six wins in the set.

“He’s a really good player,” Orojian said.

After about three hours of action, Glendale wrestled the Brahmas and set their sights on the playoffs.

Glendale took on Ventura, who they beat on Feb. 25 for the first time since coach Mackay’s inception as the tennis coach.

“We’re so strong from top to bottom that if anybody has any weaknesses were going to exploit them,” Mackay said.

Mackay said that the Ventura match could be an opportunity for him to rest some of his key players.

The Vaqs head into the Southern California playoffs with Ventura and Santa Barbara.

Glendale enters as the No. 5 seed and will face No. 3 San Diego Mesa. The Olympians are coming off a big win against Ventura.

Jonathan Williams can be reached at haxial.jonathan@gmail.com

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Photos by Jonathan Williams

SIDE BY SIDE: Vaquero freshmen Dro Dermegerdichian, top, smashes

the backhand shot down the line agaisnt the Pierce Brahmas on March 13.

Dermegerdichian leans inward to muster all the power possible to his raquet.

Glendale’s Oleg Simonyan, bottom, strikes a forehand shot over the net. Simonyan wears a hat to deflect the sunlight away from his eyes for better vision so the glare doesn’t affect his game in certain areas.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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Calendar Campus Events 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. For more information and for complete event schedules visit www. seco.glendale.edu/socialsciences/ whm/.

Lecture — Lisa Raggio, seniordirector of community services of YWCA Glendale, presents “Importance of the YWCA in Women’s Lives: to Break Barriers: Past, Current & Future” Thursday from 10:45 to 12:10 p.m. in CR 225.

Lecture — Psychology professor Jessica Gillooly presents “Programs to Prevent Violence Against Women.” Tuesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. in CR 225.

Panel — Political science professor Cameron Hastings presents “Women Working in the Public Domain.” Tuesday from 12:20 to 1:40 p.m. in the auditorium.

Lecture — Language arts professor Stacy Jazan presents “Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz.” Tuesday from 1:40 to 3:05 p.m. in SF 105.

Lecture — Sociology professor

J.C. Moore presents “History and the Creation of Gender Roles.”

Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. in SR 115.

Lecture — Child development professor Bill Sparks presents “Teaching in a Diverse Society— Shaping Gender Roles: Birth to Age 12.” March 28 at 9:30 a.m. in CDC 111.

Discussion — English professor Francien Rohrbacher presents a disscussion on Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun.” March 28 from 6:55 to 10:05 p.m. in CR 324. Rohrbacher will screen a film adaptation on April 2 at 6:55 p.m. in CR 324.

TRANSFER FAIR Transfer Information — Students interested in tranferring to a university can attend the Spring 2014 Transfer Fair on April 1.

The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m at San Rafael Plaza.

LECTURE Student Protesters — ESL professor Deborah Robiglio presents “Teaching with Tear Gas: Lessons Learned from the 2013 Chilean Student Movement.” Thursday at 12:20 p.m. in CS 177.

Science Lecture Series — Jesse Gilbert, chair of media technol-

ogy in Woodbury University, presents a lecutre on a visual instrument he created called the SpectralGL. Tuesday at 12:20 p.m. in CS 177.

Cultural Diversity Series — Nursing professor Kohar Kesian presents “The Challenges of Overcoming Today’s Food Culture Environment: Your, My and Our Crisis.” Tuesday at 12:20 p.m. in Kreider Hall.

Social Science Series — Professors Gordon Alexandre, Steve Marsden and Steve White will present “Unions and You: Why do We Have Labor Unions at Glendale Community College?”

March 27 in CS 177.

FINANCIAL The following events are part of Financial Survival Week at GCC from March 31 to April 3. Each event is free and will be held in SC 212. Thursday is the deadline for scholarships. Visit www.glendale.edu/scholarships for more information.

Job Fair — Recruiters from dozens of companies and organizations will set up kiosks to display employment and internship opportunities to GCC’s students and alumni. March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plaza Vaquero.

Career Help — An employer panel discusses “What Employers Want” on March 31 from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m.

Resume Help — Denise Leong, career center coordinator, presents “Resume Writing” March 31 from 1:40 to 2:50 p.m.

Financial Hindsight — A panel of former students presents “What I Wish I had Known.”

April 2 from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m.

Health Care — Business administraton professor Lynn Hill and Rasheedah Scott, certified enrollment counselor for Covered California present “The Affordable Care Act I.E. Obamacare.” April 2 from 1:40 to 2:50 p.m.

Money Security — Gary Montecollo, GCC chief of police, and officers Sue Shine and Mat Zakaran presents “Privacy, ID Theft and Scams.” April 3 from 12:201:30 p.m.

Money Help — GCC associate dean and financial aid director Pat Hurley presents “Financial Aid.” April 3 from 1:40 to 2:50 p.m.

MOVIES Friday Flix — A screening of the 1975 drama, “Seven Beauties,” will be shown Friday. The flm

is written and directed by Lina Wertmüller. Sophia Coppola’s 2003 drama “Lost in Translation” will be shown March 28. The film stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Both films have been curated for Women’s History Month. 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. “Life in the Universe” will be presented March 27 and April 3 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in CS 257.

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

ART GALLERY “Paper Trail” — The exhibit showcases work constructed from paper by Daniella Woolf. Runs through April 11. Admission is free. Art gallery hours on Monday and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m. Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (818) 240-1000, ext 5663.

Around Town THEATER Glendale Centre Theatre — The Glendale Centre Theatre’s production of “Battledrum” runs through April 19. Christian Lebano directs and the play is written

by Doug Cooney. The theater is located at 324 N. Orange St. For ticket prices and times visit www. glendalecentretheatre.com or call (818) 244-TKTS. A Noise Within — An adaptation of Molière’s “Tartuffe” will run through May 24. The production is directed by Julia RodriguezElliott. A production of Shakespear’s “Macbeth” runs through May 11 and is directed by Larry

Carpenter. Located at 3352 E. Foothill Blvd Pasadena. For prices and schedule information, visit www.anoisewithin.org.

MUSIC Singers — The Narek Cultural Foundation presents a performance called “Yerevan-70” at the Alex Theatre. Twelve singers will be performing songs dedicated to the Armenian city of Yerevan. Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased from www.alexteatre.org.

The theater is located on 216 N. Brand Blvd.

Orchestra — The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents

“Bach’s Birthday” at the Alex Theatre. Two vilonists will perform four pieces from Bach’s catalogue to celebrate his upcoming 329th birthday. Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased from www. alexteatre.org.

CINEMA Documentary — The Associates of Brand Library & Art Center presents a free screening of 2011’s award-winning documentary “Miss Representation.”

Caroline Feldman, chair of the politics department at Occidental College, will lead a discussion after the screening. Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Glendale Public

Library Auditorium on 222 E Harvard St. Film Q & A — Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 classic “A Clockwork Orange” will be screened on April 1 at the Alex Theatre.

Malcolm McDowell will take questions from the audience after the film. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from www. alexteatre.org. The theater is located on 216 N. Brand Blvd.

Film Festival — New Beverly Cinema hosts Hollywood Horrorfest through March 28 and 29. Free films will be shown however special screenings of “The Howling” and “The Return of the Living Dead” are $10 at

the door. New Beverly Cinema is located 7165 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles For schedule and ticket information, visit www.hollywoodhorrorfest.com.

EXHIBITIONS Art Exhibitions — Pasadena Museum of California Art. Exhibitions include “Picturing Mexico: Alfredo Ramos Martínez in California,” “Serigrafía,” and “Flora Kao: Homestead.” 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. Runs through April 20. For more information visit www.pmcaonline.org or call (626) 568-3665.

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LIFESTYLE

Glendale Market Gets a Fresh Face

Photo by Alin Boughousi

ORGANIC FOODS: The new Glendale Farmer’s Market features locally grown organic fruits and vegetables as well as arts and crafts.

By Alin Boughousi

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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he Glendale Farmer’s Market moved to a new location in January, where shoppers can take in the aroma of fresh bread and locally grown fruits as they bask in the sunlight. Certified organic farmers sell fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, as well as prepared foods. Artisans vend their crafts like jewelry, soap and lotions.

The new location is at the First Baptist Church parking lot, on Maryland Avenu+e between California and Wilson avenues. The turnout at the market is slowly but steadily growing into a small community. Carole Gallegos, one of the organizers at the new farmer’s market, is happy with the move.

“The city didn’t want the farmer’s market on Brand Boulevard anymore because of traffic hazards and pedestrian issues,” said Gallegos. “The previous location was too tight and crowded.”

According to Gallegos, the location is better and has more room, however, she feels that it is less visible to the general public, making it more difficult to bring more people to the market.

The new location is very spacious compared to the previous spot. It’s not as tight and it’s easily movable. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Carissa Couch, a vendor who sells home-made jams, thinks the new location differs significantly.

“I feel like it’s been a little slow, but it’ll pick up in the summer,” she said.

Heather Vallesa brings her kids to the market with her.

“I want my kids to be able to see where their food comes from and meet the people who grew it,” said Vallesa.

“I like to support local businesses.”

Underwood Family Farms, a vendor new to this farmer’s market, offers a loyalty program for shoppers.

“We’re passing out frequent [customers] cards so we can get people coming in every Thursday to shop,” said Juan Munoz, a vendor for Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark.

Many customers shop at farmer’s market because the food is organic and they can see first-hand where their food comes from. One example is marketgoer Danniele Gettis, who shops for that reason alone.

“There’s no genetically modified organisms, so we know what we put in our bodies,” Gettis said.

C.C. Cooper loves to shop at the farmer’s market as well.

“It’s easy and bright and everything looks good and fresh,” Cooper said.

The market is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. For more information go to www.downtownglendale.com/dgmarket

Alin Boughousi can be reached at alin.boughousi@student.glendale.edu