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100th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide
EDITOR IN chIEf
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ARTS EDITOR Alexandra Duncan
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n 2015, the Armenian community will have spent
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Rikard Kohler
Armenian Genocide, orchestrated by the Ottoman Turkish Empire under the leadership
on one that was adopted by
RESOLUTION PASSED: The board of trustees recognized April 2015 as the 100th anniversity of the Genocide of 1915. Protestors marched on Wilshire Blvd. in April 2013 during the annual recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
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NEWS
Enrollment Goes Down as Job Market Goes Up A
PREVIOUS SEMESTER’S ENROLLMENT AT GCC: Judging from the graph, credit headcount has decreaced since spring 2011, where as noncredit headcound has declined since spring 2010. This year’s preliminary credit headcound is 2.8 precent less than last fall.
Rikard Kohler can be reached at rikard.kohler@gmail.com
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Panel Advocates Integrated Healthcare By Emiliano Chavez EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER
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espite the widespread public discussion of health care in the United States, most Americans remain underinformed about the different health care programs and plans available to them. To better inform the Glendale community, Didi Hirsch’s Armunity Program and the college’s Alcohol and Drug studies program held a Community HealthCare Conference and Resources fair in the auditorium on Sept. 13. The conference’s main objective was to inform members of the college and the community about integrated health care, a unique system that requires communication among health professionals across various Panelists from different medical disciplines gathered to inform audience members about the health care while also answering questions. Although the event was free, attendees were still required to register upon entrance. All participants received a ticket for lunch while early arrivals were treated to coffee, bottled water Benjamin Salazar, the director of the Alcohol and Drug studies
panel, which was made up of six professionals from different
addressing hypothetical situations such as how a patient seeking care from an integrated panelists were perspective moderator would be treated. Arsineh Ararat, By examining chiropractor the patient’s R a z m i k medical history Mesrkhani, and daily habits, m e d i c a l a professional doctor Andreh would direct Carapiet, them to psychologist specialists that C h a r l e s can provide them Pilavian, with the attention optician Sonia they need Hovsepian, and A second Rev. Hendrik set of panelists, Shanazarian of introduced by the Holy Trinity Harout Dimijian, Armenian an associate Evangelical attorney at Church. O’Melveny & Essentially, Myers, addressed Pogosian social stigmas described and how they integrated Photo by Emiliano Chavez pertain to the health care as INTRODUCING THE EXPERTS: Associate attorney, Harout Dimijian c o m m u n i t y a collaboration adressing the conference’s second panel Sept. 13 in the audotorium. and integrated b e t w e e n health care. different medical providers that The other panelists agreed, The panel consisted of licensed is meant to “help the patient’s adding that the health and marriage and family therapists overall care.” wellness of a patient goes Anita Harutunian and Armineh Pilavian said that integrated beyond a chemical or biological health care provides “better and perspective and also relies on Joseph Allen, founding member more effective care by going emotional, psychological, and of the Gay and Lesbian Armenian back to the basics and seeing spiritual well-being. Society Melineh Saroyan and the patient as more than a set of The panelists also answered social worker Sevana Naaman. symptoms.” more questions from the audience, According to the panelists,
there is a great deal of stigma surrounding issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, spurring feelings of guilt and shame among victims. “It all starts in the mind,” said Saroyan. The panelists also addressed homophobia and the feelings of guilt and shame that individuals face due to discriminatory attitudes toward sexual orientation. When the conference broke for lunch, audience members were able to attend the resource fair in Plaza Vaquero. Different organizations and programs, including the Armenian American Mental Health Association, Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society, and Glendale Adventist Alcohol and Drug Services, were present, providing information on different health services available in the community. When the conference resumed two hours later, Ararta closed the event by thanking all who were involved. Ararta, a licensed marriage and family therapist, said that she hoped the audience left the event more educated about integrated health care and more aware of taking preventative measures so that their health does not become an “emergency crisis.”
Emiliano Chavez can be reached at lanoism@gmail.com
New Insurance Rules Make Some International Students Sick By Rikard Kohler
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new campus policy has stirred frustration among international students who, despite having private insurance plans that cover expenses in the United States, are now required to purchase insurance provided by the school. “I feel like we are all being used in a way we do not deserve,” said Swedish student Marine Råbom. Mandatory insurance for international students has been required by Santa Monica College and many other community colleges in the Los Angeles area as well. However, before the fall semester, international students
at Glendale College could get their insurance fee waived by providing documents to the proved their private insurance plans covered up to $100,000. The insurance provided by the school costs $456 per semester, which is about $200 less than previous semesters. Although the insurance is cheaper than before, all international students are now required to purchase it along with other enrollment and tuition fees. With Swedish student loans and grants, Råbom said that she receives about $700 to $800 a month. This money is supposed to cover all expenses, including rent, food, tuition and leisure. Since international F1-visa students are not allowed to work in the U.S.,
apart from the few opportunities offered on campus, $800 a month is a very tight budget to live on. Additionally, Råbom’s private Swedish insurance costs $555 every six months. The money Råbom saved by not having to pay the campus insurance fee helped her cover more expenses and afford traveling, while also leaving room for leisure activities. Many students do not see the point of paying the campus insurance fee because their private plans offer better coverage. For example, the Swedish insurance covers everything and at any hosptial in case of emegency care. During non-emergency visits, the insurance campany provides a list where the insurance is valid, and
the student will not have to pay anything. The college’s insurance plan offers 100 percent coverage; however, only once an out of pocket amount has been paid, at certain participating medical aid locations. If a student were to recive care from a nonparticipant location, the insurance would only reimburse a student 60 percent of the visit. The school’s plan also requires students to pay more money out of their own pocket when visiting
injuries occur, surgery is needed or a student dies and the body needs to be transported out of the country, the maximum out-ofpocket amount is $5,000. Because the new plan would require more out-of-pocket expenses, some students keep their private insurance plans while paying for the campus-provided one, resulting in double insurance plans and payments. In spring, El Vaquero interviewed the International
example, if a student were to receive medical care at a hospital, the insurance comes with a $250 dollar deductible, which would have to be paid out of pocket. For a visit at a doctor, there is a $25 amount per visit. If more serious
ISO, the college has contemplated making the insurance fee mandatory for years to bring it under the same umbrella as other colleges in the state. [See Insurance, page 5]
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NEWS
Campus Energy Saving Project Wins State Award By Melinda Ebrahimi
consuming,” said Oliveira. Those lights, however, were
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ballasts, low wattage lamps and longer lifespan LED lamps, which consume less electricity. The chandelier in the library was also replaced with high
s on most campuses, Glendale College’s library is probably the most visited structure other than the parking lot. Students gather there to study, print assignments, check out textbooks, or even to escape the summer’s scorching heat. Students may be happy to know that the library is undergoing a series of upgrades to make it more welcoming and Part of a three-phase energy savings project, the library falls under phase one of the plan, as do the Advanced Technology, Aviation Arts, Arroyo Seco and Health Sciences buildings. Phase one of the project had a budget of $2.5 million and is expected to conclude within two years. The library building, however, took up a big chunk of the funding, as it alone required $1.2 million in upgrades. The funding is provided by several sources, including Proposition 39, Glendale Water and Power rebates, and Southern California rebates, which gave the college $277,000 in on-bill
years with no interest. Additional resources came through scheduled maintenance from the state and Measure G, a local bond. Phase one is divided into four tasks; however, prior to starting the project, electric submeters were placed throughout the campus to measure how much energy the school uses. “We are committed to saving money in energy that pays back,” said Nelson Oliveira, director of facilities. Project manager Axel Walker said that submetering, which tracks the electrical consumption of equipment within a structure because they wanted to collect as much data as they could about how and where energy was being used before they began upgrading lighting. Task one, completed in January, consisted of updating the lighting in the Library and Advanced Technology and Aviation Arts buildings. The library alone consumed $110,000 of the budget. “We used to have a museum of lights that were very energy
that will not need replacing for another 10 years. Ceiling occupancy sensors were also installed in classrooms located in the library building, meaning the lights can turn off by themselves if no movement is detected within 20 minutes. Task two of phase one includes the Health Sciences, San Gabriel and Arroyo Seco buildings. “Our commissioning team went through a point-to-point check on all of the equipment in the buildings and checked the air balance and recommended Walker. recommendations were directed toward improving air conditioning controls in addition to lighting replacements. The Arroyo Seco building underwent a huge project that
hoods are containers where experiments are executed to suck out air. “[They suck] all of the fumes and odor out into the atmosphere,” said Walker. The reliability of the equipment was improved by replacing all of the valves with new ones that to run the fume hoods. “It is going to be very the transfer of the toxic gas will dissipate properly,” said Oliveira. This project alone will save the campus $30,000 a year. The energy-savings efforts of the college have not gone unnoticed. The college received the 2014 Board of Governors Energy & Sustainability Honorable Mention Award for commissioning projects on the Chilled Water Plant No. 2 Optimization, which is part of phase one of the energy upgrade project. Oliveira accepted the award at the 21st Annual Conference for the Community Sept. 9 in Sacramento. The Chilled Water Plant No.
2 Optimization is the last part of task two in phase one and will be executed during the last week of November. The campus currently has two 525-pound operating chillers that provide chilled water for the air handlers throughout the upper campus. Water chillers are mechanical devices that are used to provide heat or cool air for indoor spaces. There is also a smaller third chiller that is not operating but, according to Walker, will be “up and running” so that it can regulate temperature when the campus is not occupied without using the bigger chillers. Walker said that this will considerable reduce energy consumption. The library and Advanced Technology building will also receive mechanical and control upgrades starting in October; however, this will take about 12 weeks. The structures are currently numerically controlled, meaning all of the rooms are set to the same degree. However, the upgrades will allow the temperatures to be digitally controlled, and all the
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SAVING ENERGY: Director of facilities, Nelson Oliveria displays the Board of Governor’s Energy award he just recieved.
performance of the cooling and heating will be followed on a screen. “We want to achieve reliability and comfort,” said Oliveira. Once architectural permits are received, the air handlers on the roof of the library will be removed and replaced with highthe air can be distributed properly throughout the building. An air handler is a device that regulates
the air of the heating and the conditioning system. “We want to be proactive,” said Oliveira. “ We don’t want to wait for the things to break down Phase one is expected to be completed next July.
Melinda Ebrahimi can be reached at ebrahimimelinda@gmail.com
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Hookup Culture Prevents Long-Lasting Relationships By Agnessa Kasumyan EL VAQUERO EDITOR IN CHIEF
and Kendall Faulkner
online. This
hookup
phenomenon
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or many people today — particularly those in their late teens and early 20s who grew up around social media — dating is like a chore. With school and work taking top priority, most would rather give in to the “hookup” culture of today’s youth rather than foster healthy, long-lasting relationships. It is often said that people in years” and experiencing an ever-changing process of selfdiscovery. Excuses like “I don’t want to be distracted by a serious relationship” or “I’m young; it’s my time to mess around” are aplenty. Blockbuster movies like “No Strings Attached” and “Friends hookup culture, making it seem normal to have one-night stands with virtual strangers and base an entire relationship simply on how good someone is in bed or how attractive they are. Dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid perpetuate the convenience of a one-night stand over a relationship. Users can simply scroll down or swipe right and e-message a stranger that has caught their eye for a date. Often times, however, the relationships last about as long as it took the
and a fear of commitment. Although social media sites like Facebook, Snapchat, and text messaging have made communication faster than ever, they have also contributed to making it less substantial and Communication today primarily occurs through texting and social media, which makes face-toface conversations awkward. It is easier to feel more someone does not actually have to look the other person in the eye; however, once the virtual barrier is removed, communicating in person becomes a tedious process. A fear of rejection, particularly among 20-somethings whose usually nonexistent, also pushes many to be as impersonal as possible. Rather than simply asking somebody for dinner and setting a date, most will send a very safe, neutral text that
typically goes something like this: “Hey, maybe at some point this week we can get lunch if you want?” The lack of assertiveness in a text like this only emphasizes how fearful people are of rejection, causing them to sound
attached” is the easier alternative,
their physical needs without messy emotional entanglements. However, although it seems as though there are no feelings involved, many are left feeling empty and wishing their partners for the night would take an interest in them outside of the bedroom. Not only are casual hookups and onenight stands emotionally unsatisfying, but they are dangerous as well. Sleeping with somebody after only knowing them for a few hours or days is not the Photo by Sal Polcino safest way to go as if they do not really care about and increases risks of contracting the answer when they really a sexually transmitted disease if do. Nobody likes getting hurt, both parties are not careful. According to US News, one in but in trying too hard to stave off rejection, many jeopardize potentially wonderful and loving growing hookup culture does not do wonders for these statistics. relationships. Like Taylor Swift said in her The more we surrender to a song “The Story of Us,” budding culture of hooking up and having relationships among today’s these “open relationships,” the youth are like contests to see “who can act like they care less.” properly. Old movies and sitcoms show Establishing a casually sexual relationship with “no strings young couples who were eager to
date and actually made an effort despite their fears of rejection. Just a little more than two decades ago, people did not have phone apps like Instagram that allowed them to scroll back 76 weeks and see what their love interests were up at a certain point in their lives. Nor did they have to worry about accidentally like their photos with a slight tap and coming off as stalkers. People actually used to communicate face-to-face and got to know each other without hiding behind a phone or computer screen. As a group, we have to establish change and recognize that we do not know how to date. It may be intimidating to make ourselves vulnerable and make uncomfortable small talk, but it is much more captivating, and far less nerve-wracking than trying to analyze a text and wonder why a love interest did not include an emoji. The quicker we learn to communicate and stop obsessing over why they opened our Snapchats before texting us back, the better off we will be. The less we rely on Tinder to make matches for us, the better chance we have at making a match for ourselves. Agnessa Kasumyan can be reached at elvaquero.eic@gmail.com Kendall Faulkner can be reached at kendallafaulkner@gmail.com
For-Profit Schools Under the Gun for Fraudulent Practices By Elie Georges
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hile slumped on a couch,
of TV channels, many naive viewers are reeled into the illusion of success that schools like the University of Phoenix promise their students. Everest College or the University of Phoenix, are multibilliondollar, private businesses that run aid that is federally insured. In fact, these institutions make 86 percent of their funding from federally backed money. These institutions are now facing a federal lawsuit for fraudulent practices. Although
this is more than called for, the government should have begun looking into their practices far sooner, considering the fact that billions of dollars were spent on these schools - money that was supposed to prepare students for vocational careers but instead left them in debt and unprepared. According to a New York Times report, these institutions aggressively recruit students, calling them at all hours of the day, and even promising success to individuals with criminal backgrounds who could not legally hold the jobs that they were training for. Many would take out loans and apply for but the success rates and job placement opportunities they were promised were fraudulent.
Lana Lavender, a former campus cheerleader, was taking general education courses at GCC when she saw a commercial for American Career College in 2011. American Career College
Lavender decided to make a phone call to ask about the school’s pharmacy technician programs. She was quickly directed to ACC’s admissions
not require any math or English
aiming to return to school part time for fashion merchandising.
because pharmacy technicians were in demand. Although Lavender found a position as a pharmacy technician in North Hollywood, she was laid off one month later because the pharmacy said she was undertrained. The pharmacy told her she did not have enough knowledge of medical terms and did not perform up to expectations.
and universities offer students accelerated programs that allow them to attain degrees and
earning her pharmacy technician Lavender had no idea what a in just 10 minutes, an ACC recruiter was able to convince Lavender to apply for a program that cost $15,000 a year but did
to ACC, I was convinced that I would get a stable job in a pharmacy, but I never did,” said Lavender. Flash forward three years later and she is currently looking for a position as a retail manager and
According to the National Center school costs range between $20,000 to $65,000, while public universities cost around $16,500. Despite their higher even offer students services, such as housing, tutoring, or health centers. Moreover, the federal
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OPINION
Google Continues to Invade Privacy Throughout the World However, the application has a reputation for invasion of privacy, as do various other Google applications. For example, Google can anticipate a user’s plans through Gmail, as messages and chat logs reveal
By Miyu Kawamura EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER
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s technology continues to advance to new heights, it seems George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984,” about mass government surveillance, is gradually coming to life. Google’s incredible growth, both economic and technological, has stirred a sense of paranoia throughout the public. Privacy in a technologically advanced society is virtually nonexistent. Not only can giant corporations like Google access users’ personal emails and monitor their online searches, but they can also track them physically and take photos of their homes and neighborhoods. There comes a point where companies with this much technological power must be regulated to prevent people’s privacy from being abused. The government can also easily turn around and use these programs to spy on its own citizens. As evidenced by the Edward Snowden scandal, spying on its own people is not beyond the federal government. In 2013, Snowden, a former National Security Agency employee, released documents that revealed the agency’s global surveillance programs, including ones on American citizens. Earlier this year, Al Jazeera published emails between NSA and Google executives, suggesting a close relationship is working with an agency notorious for invading privacy on a global scale, users should be worried about what the company is doing with their data and what kind of information about them is released and to whom. According to the New York Times, many European countries see Google as a threatening tool for the American government to spy on international citizens and minimize the authority sovereign nations have over their own people. Some European nations the multinational corporation for its surveillance footage of their citizens. Google’s history with Europe has been a shaky one. In 2013, Germany, a country that is particularly adamant about privacy — virtual or otherwise — discovered that not only was Google taking photos of German
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towns and homes, but is also illegally collected personal online data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks, according the New York Times. The discovery was made by Johannes Caspar, a data protection supervisor for the German city of Hamburg, and kindled investigations in at least 12 other countries. Earlier that year, David Streitfeld of the Times reported Google even admitted to violations of privacy when it gathered passwords, emails, and personal information from computer users, without their knowledge, during a Street View mapping project. The company to monitor its employees and inform the public on how to protect themselves from further assaults on their privacy. According to ProPublica, an independent news organization, Stanford University’s Center for Internet and Society, which is actually funded by Google, has promised not to use its resources to conduct privacy research. In the past, however, a researcher at the center helped uncover Google privacy violations that led to The fact that the center will no longer conduct privacy research does not put Google in a very positive light, even though both the corporation and the center claim this is not a result of past research. practically universal footage due to Google Maps, an incredibly advanced Web mapping service that allows users to virtually sightsee, according to mashable.
com, giving them visual access to different parts of the world. For example, if somebody wanted to see the street their friend lives on in a different state or even country, all they would have to do is zoom in or out of their map application. Many small town residents have complaints about Google Street View’s overbearing limitations on their privacy, some of whose houses and family members were snapshotted. Two years ago, Daekuen Ko,
a business major, was curiously browsing through Google Street View when he saw an old middle school friend. “I realized that it was my friend on the street,” he said. “Even though Google shot his [that it was him]. I was surprised and had mixed feelings at the time.” Google is able to provide these images and street views through advanced imagery technology.
restaurant reservations, all of which can be tracked on Google Maps through built-in trackers on smart phones. The law has yet to catch up with technology. As technologically advanced corporations like Google grow, governments need to regulate a balance between this type of growth and the privacy of citizens all over the world. Advancement should not come at the expense of privacy and individual rights. People all over the world need to be more aware of the data collecting programs out there and at what cost they receive services provided by companies like Google or even Facebook. At the end of the day, even if a citizen is not Googling how to make a bomb or dump a corpse, is the violation of their basic human rights worth Internet and technological innovation? Miyu Kawamura can be reached at liveinsun820@gmail.com
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GCC Flight Training Takes Off in
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New Cessna on Rise as Demand for Private Pilot License S purchased since 2003.
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he 85-year-history of the aviation department will be celebrated with the purchase of a Cessna 172P, which will increase student pilot opportunities by 30 percent. The department’s purchase of the new aircraft to accommodate student
dismantled Martin observation bomber monoplane in the school’s Mechan-
new plane was $65,000; however,
for the CPTP to tr The new P-model is more than advanced model than the N-models already in service with similarities in airframe and performance. “We wanted to keep it pretty much the same from the students’ standpoint
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construction of wh consisted of only one course: Aviation
price and the other two had been sold by the time Potter asked about
followed up with another N-model dition will join these two planes at
enrolled students, three of them were women, which was not typical of the era.
Pacoima.
creased academic enthusiasm and led to the establishment of the Aeronautics Club.
was located within a convenient at GCC is $8,000 compared to the
models have around 10,000 hours school. The new addition of a 1983 Cessna 172P plane will join the two Cessna
department chair of the aviation and administration of justice departments,
GCC and more th
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for was a plane we could put in ser-
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FEATURES
Piano Barn Shelters Ivories From Natural Elements Having put in a lot of thought and effort in protecting the piano, Peoples made sure the foundation was stable, even when the weather is not. He used mudsill for the wood that surrounds the piano to make it waterproof. The inside of the barn consists of a soundboard that is there
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s students linger in line at the campus coffee shop and huddle around the San Rafael Plaza in between classes, they may hear a sometimes faint or sometimes loud melody from a quaint corner just outside of the administration building. The Piano Barn, a musical been renovated, returning a charming allure to everyday campus life. introduced to the college in the spring of 2012. A program celebrating the 15th anniversary of Jefferey Kahane as the LA Chamber Orchestra’s music director decided to donate 30 pianos to various public locations throughout Los Angeles. Fortunately, GCC was selected as a recipient. The piano corner soon became a center point on campus, attracting not only budding or professional musicians, but anybody with a taste for music. Peter Green, chair of the visual and performing arts division, described the piano as a very “positive” addition to the campus because “everybody loves it.” However, one of the major drawbacks of having a piano outside was that weather
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PIANO BARN ADDS MELODY TO CAMPUS: Mechanical engineering student Krist Mirzayan entertains fellow students as he plays at the recently upgraded Piano Barn just outside of the San Rafael and Administration buildings.
conditions affected the instrument’s integrity. With a very weak form of protection surrounding it, the piano wore out over time. It was eventually removed due to not only its deteriorated condition, but also because loud playing disturbed students in surrounding classrooms. Although the piano met an early retirement, Green and Dan Padilla, manager of operations and maintenance, contemplated how to replace the old one, since it contributed so positively to campus culture. After some brainstorming, Green managed
was not being used and handed it over to Padilla and the facilities department for further evaluation. When Padilla received the new piano, it was in rough shape. To avoid weather damage that affected the previous one, Padilla knew he had to make it waterproof and isolate the sound to keep it from disturbing students in class. keys and painted its surrounding frame in a dark bronze color. He then came up with a basic 3-D protection design that he passed along to Vince Peoples, the carpenter and locksmith in the facilities department, who built the structure.
Peoples, who creates items on a daily basis, could picture it in an instant and, with 27 years department, he was trusted with the project. Because there was no deadline, Peoples had more time for inspiration. The more he worked on the project, the more he liked doing it. It was when the doors started taking shape that Peoples started picturing it as a barn. He believes that his creation is durable and strong. “I built it like I was building a house,” he said. “You start from the bottom of it and work your way up.”
way, the only ones who can hear the music are the ones who play and people close by. The new soundproof quality may even encourage shy students to play as well. Peoples and others involved their work. “I have only heard positive comments about it,” Green said. Although the barn took Peoples a month to produce, he feels inspired to do more projects similar to this one. “If they asked me to do another one to put on the other side of the campus, I would make it look like a garage door,” he said. The piano barn is open to anybody who would like to give it a try, including both students and faculty. “To be able to sit out there and listen to it when someone plays is just awesome,” said Padilla. Louise Andersson can be reached at landers917@student.glendale.edu
Safety Concerns Arise After Campus Arrest By Jennifer Rodman EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER
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ampus life generally goes undisturbed as students hus-
café in Plaza Vaquero and across campus to the seating arrangement by The Wedge. However, on the morning of Sept. 4, the school’s generally reone made violent threats to a gym employee. The employee who was threatened said that the suspect, idenasked if he could use the gym without an ID card because he could not afford to purchase one. The employee allowed him to but said he had to have a towel with him per gym regulations. When
Baines said he did not have one, the witness told him that he had to leave because he was already violating two major rules. Baines then told him that he was an assassin for a company. “When people snitch on me, I come back and kill them,” he
santa Reyes of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,
Two other witnesses in the gym at the time, one an assistant coach and the other a math professor, also said they had been threatened by the suspect. According to a fourth witness, he looked “pissed off.” Cpl. Neil Carthew acquired two color photos of Baines from surveillance footage at the Quiznos eatery across the street from campus. Carthew showed the photos to the gym employee, who was able to identify Baines as the suspect. Later that day, Carthew was contacted by detective Cri-
Carthew sent photos of Baines to see if they were dealing with the same suspect. Reyes compared the photos to a surveillance video from the bus and it appeared that Baines was in both sets of photos. Baines was taken into custody
incident that occurred just outside of campus on a bus. Her attacker then followed her into a restroom in the San Rafael building. After informing Reyes of
battery, one count of battery on a transit passenger, and one count of trespassing at Glendale College. According to Gary Montecuollo, the chief of police on cam-
the college. He encourages students, faculty and staff to walk in lit areas and travel in pairs when on campus at night. He also recommends they stay alert and aware of their surroundings and to familiarize themselves with the they can immediately report any suspicious persons or unusual activities. “Free feel to call our college police department for an escort at any time,” he said. Although an incident such as the one involving Baines is rare, Montecuollo said that, like any city or campus, Glendale Colactivity. “Unfortunately, that is part of the world in which we live in,” he said. The college’s police department also conducts annual train-
faculty regarding what to do during an emergency. Daily patrol operations are also conducted on campus and the department also offers a full-range of police services, including emergency responses, law enforcement, and lost and found property. Montecuollo also urges everyone to report actual or suspected criminal activity immediately. “We prepare an annual security report, which document policies, training, as well as incidents of crime,” he said. He encourages students to look through the security report to understand the police department’s mission and role on campus while staying informed about what happened on campus. Jennifer Rodman can be reached at jrodman530@student.glendale.edu
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Book r e v i e w
Comedy Cooking Show Host Pens Cookbook By Aimee Yeghiayan Beck EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER
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n her new cookbook, “My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going With Your Gut,” released in August by Dey Street Books, YouTube star Hanna Hart’s personality shines through with her witty puns and winning attitude, as she offers readers not only fresh recipes but a fresh perspective on life. “My Drunk Kitchen” includes recipes like Macaroni and Peace, Sloppy Jane and Naan of Your Business. Every recipe comes with a life lesson, an inspirational quote, and a suggested cocktail. For example, Naan of Your Business advises readers to be aware of their surroundings, because even though people just want to be themselves, others may try preventing that. In the end, however, it is “naan” of their business. Hart began her YouTube channel to connect with a friend back in California while in New York. enacted a fake cooking show and attempted to make grilled cheese while drinking. This show soon skyrocketed to success, with more than 3 million views on the Since then, Hart has created a worldwide travel video blog,
complete with community service projects at local food banks; a comedy show; and has released
with fellow YouTubers. She has even led discussions with President Obama about millennia. Through it all, however, Hart has kept on with her drunken kitchen antics, even cooking from fans’ kitchens while on tour. Puns, Hart’s true specialty, are aplenty throughout the book, as she studs the recipes with puns as thoroughly as she does with seasoning. They make this cookbook even more entertaining to read, as wordplay is used multiple times places. For example, the recipe for Pizza Pie Chart is actually for a pie chart that is made out of pizza. In addition to recipes, Hart includes helpful tips like “10 Things Alcohol Does to Your Body,” informing her readers about the pros and cons of drinking. Hart lists different parts of the body, including the brain and kidneys, and explains the scienjokes, such drinking can lead to a “sweaty tomato face.” The forward by young adult author and YouTube star John Green perfectly encompasses the purpose of the book, as he tells a quirky story about the joys and
sorrows of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He says that even a simple sandwich can taste different depending on the situation, which ties into the messages of “My Drunk Kitchen.” Through all of her recipes, Hart attempts to help her readers understand how to take personal problems and make the most out of them. This book is not only funny but also thoughtful and entirely unique. Hart artfully weaves personal stories, such as her falling recipes, entertaining the reader with every paragraph. She connects her recipes to life lessons. For example, she writes that sometimes it is okay to “embrace” compulsions and eat Frito Taquitos, for which she also provides a recipe. Other life lessons include “Don’t tell yourself to quit before you ever get the chance to try. Never forget the importance of a CAN-DO attitude.” This accompanies her Can Bake recipe, which has the reader take a can of food, like chicken soup, and top it with anything they feel will complement it, even if it is a puff pastry. Hart shows that any combination is possible, just like anything in life is possible, through an open mind and positive thoughts. Hart has the ability to laugh at
Hannah Hart herself and see the humor in mistakes and inconveniences, like wanting nachos but being out of tortilla chips. Sometimes, these mistakes lead to better creations, like Saltine Nachos. Just like Hart says in her introduction, “Ultimately, my goal is that by the end of reading this book you will have learned a thing or two about you’ll have to trust your gut.” This cookbook may not be for everyone. Not all appreciate mor, and Hart is liberal with pro-
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fanity. Even so, it leaves the reader a bit more ready to take on the world. It is clear that she truly enjoyed creating this book, making it even more enjoyable to read. “My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut” is available in bookstores everywhere for $22.99. At 240 pages, Hart’s cookbook is a delightful read, with no one page any less entertaining or intriguing than the next. Aimee Yeghiayan Beck can be reached at aimeeyeghies@gmail.com
Film Club Seeks to Keep KidsWarm this Winter By Aimee Yeghiayan Beck EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER
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n collaboration with the Salvation Army Glendale Corps, the Film Collective club is hosting faculty can donate clothing items between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3 in Plaza Vaquero. Julio Espino, a student and the president of the club, spearheaded this event after realizing how many families are in need of basic essentials, such as warm clothes. Although there are a number of programs and organizations dedicated to helping families knows that more can be done. “[These organizations] can’t
provide for everyone,” he said. “These families are going around in winter with jackets that are way too small.” Espino hopes to change that for as many families as he can. With the club’s help, Rachael Ryen, the volunteer and events coordinator for the Salvation Army Glendale Corps, hopes to collect at least 30 coats, which will cover the number of children in their social services program. The club will also accept beanies, scarves, and gloves, in addition to pants, shoes and shirts. Because the donations will go to
families in need, all sizes ranging from children’s to adult’s are accepted. “The jackets will be sorted by size and the kids will be able to go in and try on the ones they like,
then choose which to take home,” said Ryen. If there are any jackets left over after the kids have taken a run at them, housing program manager Shavona Parker will make
sure they get to various shelters around town that have connections to the Salvation Army. “No coats will go undistributed,” said Ryen. A military veteran, Espino felt the Salvation Army was a great organization to help gather donations for, as it regularly hosts jacket and canned food drives for families in need. It also collects toys during the holiday season; however, this year it has lost its partnership with Toys for Tots. As a result, the children in their program may not receive holiday gifts unless they receive donations.
“We desperately need to raise toys for 300 families in Glendale through our Angel Tree program,” said Ryen. The Film Collective hopes to make the jacket drive an annual event to help more and more families every year. In addition to Plaza Vaquero, donation boxes will be placed in designated areas around campus, including the Fialso be dropped off directly at the at 320 W. Windsor Road. Aimee Yeghiayan Beck can be reached at aimeeyeghies@gmail.com
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Defensive Back Hangs up Opposing Receivers By RJ Saunders
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ante Shipman has everything coaches look for in young, developing cornerbacks. At 6 feet, 1 inch, and 180 with a graceful speed that allows him to stay on top of receivers defensively. However, Shipman, 21, had to work hard to hone his athletic skills. According to assistant football coach, Alex Rome, Shipman has progressed a great deal during his career at the college. “He grew up right in front of me,” said Rome. “He came to Glendale in 2012 just wanting to play, but there was something missing from his game.” As a result, Shipman was redshirted his freshman year, meaning his participation in games was delayed so that he could improve the classroom. His coaches felt that he relied on his talent more than he did on hard work. Shipman began training harder to turn that around. “He got results and has become one of the best cornerbacks I’ve ever seen,” said Rome. Shipman hails from a family that is heavily immersed in footplayed in the National Football League for 15 years. During 12 of those years, he played for the New England Patriots and was a part of the team’s Super Bowl wins in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Shipman himself began playing football at a young age; however, he did not recognize his abilities as an athlete until
he began playing travel, or youth, football. “I was about 7 years old when I really got into football,” said Shipman. “I was getting interceptions and returning them for touchdowns, and I was knocking people over harder than the average 7-year-old. I was doing things other kids my age weren’t. That’s when I knew that I could be pretty Dante Shipman good at this game.” After graduating from Long range of offers from universities, Beach Jordan High School, Ship- including the University of Washman decided to continue his foot- ington and the University of Utah. However, Shipman ultimately deball career at Glendale College. In the 10 games Shipman cided to accept an offer from the University of Georgia. “It felt great to get a letter from 46 tackles, six interceptions and a sack. This season, in a game the University of Georgia,” he - said. “Just to have a school like ished with seven tackles and two that recognize my talent is someinterceptions, leading to an over- thing that’s really amazing.” Glendale’s defensive coordiall win of 38-28. Despite his accomplishments, nator Carver Russaw, who is in Shipman said that his career as a - ros, is working with Shipman to prepare him for university life. ship. “I’m really trying to stay on “For this season, I want to be better than last year,” he said. “I top of him about working hard want to get 10 interceptions as to play at that level, even in pracwell as make all-state. But most tice,” said Russaw. “There will of all, I want to win a champion- be athletes that will be good or as ship. We were one win away last good as he is.” year.” Shipman is currently one of the and University of Georgia alum most sought after cornerbacks in himself, has trained high-ranking California. He has received a wide NFL players, including Rahim
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Denver Broncos, Christopher Owens of the Atlanta Falcons, and Christopher Owens of the Jacksonville Jaguars. With his well-trained eye, Russaw recognizes Shipman’s talent and wants to make sure he is prepared for the challenges ahead of him. “His leaping ability and his ball skills are great,” said Russaw. “It’s something I haven’t seen in a player for a while. I’m doing a lot of similar workouts that I’ve done with the guys I trained who went to play in the NFL.” Shipman’s teammate, Austyn Walker, said that Shipman has distinguished himself from other football athletes in a unique way. For Walker, Shipman is more than just a teammate, as the entire team sees themselves as a band of brothers, or a wolf pack. “We aren’t just friends, we’re
family,” said Walker. “Out of all the friends that I have, Dante is one of those few guys that has my back no matter what…[he] is the best cornerback that I’ve played with throughout my career, as well as a great friend.” Shipman has one more season to play before he transfers to Georgia. Although playing for the university is an accomplishment in itself, Shipman’s ultimate goal is to play for the NFL. Russaw believes that Shipman has it in him to make it to the league. He even mentioned that University of Georgia’s defensive coordinator, Jeremy Pruitt, who’s won three national championships, also thinks that Shipman has the talent to make the NFL. At the end of the day, however, Russaw said that is all up to Shipman. “If he wants to, he can make the league,” said Russaw. “I believe that he will make the league. However, the work that he puts in will determine the round that he goes into the draft, even if he will start or not, whether that’s in college or even the pros. I think he is dedicated enough to put in the necessary work to make him successful.” Assistant coach Tanner Farwell also sees a bright future for his team’s cornerback. “I think that if he works hard every day and keeps his nose clean, the sky’s the limit for him,” said Farwell. “He’s [very] smart and athletic and I believe that once he leaves California, that’s when this kid is really going to take off.”
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NEWS
[Schools, from page 7] for fraudulent practices. As a result of the government’s investigations, corporations like Corinthian Colleges Inc., the parent company of Everest College, has closed 12 campuses and is selling the rest of its United States facilities. Students from low-income backgrounds are typically the main targets of these schools because they receive the most
higher institutions of learning backed by the federal government prey on students who are already trying to get an education to improve their situations. Emelyn Judge, associate dean of the health sciences schools are expensive, especially in comparison of community college. “You can earn an associate’s degree in nursing for about
$7,000 to $8,000 for the whole program here at GCC, while you pay more than this amount per year at a private school.” There are also non-credit Campus that are offered for a fraction of the price paid at forIn 2010, the Government released information about an investigation in regards to forpractices. The 15 schools under investigation made questionable statements to the GAO and at least four of them encouraged
undercover agents to falsify their report included the states these schools were in, it did not release their names; however, once the report was released to the public, many accreditation commissions imposed formal disciplinary actions on the schools involved. Westech College is one school that has had a shaky history with accreditation since the GAO’s investigation. The Accreditation Commission of Career Schools and Colleges placed the college’s probation after the commission discovered six violations,
including a questionable refund policy. Interim director of the Cesar Perez, refused to answer any questions regarding the college’s probation for this story. University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, and Grand Canyon University also declined to comment. Elie Georges can be reached at eliealexgeorges@gmail.com
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Offensive Line Exhibits Strength and Power By RJ Saunders
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he Glendale Vaqueros football team has entered the new season with an attitude hardened toward winning. Despite last season’s 4-3 conference record
them off to the side and try to This year’s team understands that no one player will get them to the championship all on their own. They have to work as a prefer to call themselves. “Our offensive line is a
team’s efforts did not earn them team is ready to take another shot. “We will have 14 offensive said assistant football coach Alex Rome. “We are going to have a great balance of veteran
understand that they are going to have to compete to get time. [This] will make us all the more
“I believe that a lot of teams are going to remember us this Sanchez agrees with Farwell and says that the team’s bond is what will separate them from others. “We are brothers on and off To secure the team’s bond who could guide them in the right direction. According to second-
This year’s team has the perfect balance of strength and year player Tanner Mayes does not think that it is their abilities as athletes that will be a problem in winning games.
being only 24 years old. “Coach Farwell is a young the knowledge he has about the
said Mayes. “But it’s all going to come down to the mental part of the game that will determine our
guy. When you have a coach that can relate to you and has
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DISPUTED CALL:
their spots and the respect of the
since the Vaqueros defeated the the team understood where their coach was coming from.
the offensive line will play a fundamental role in this year’s championship run. “The offensive line will have
is aware of how hard they will
working on technique. Although we aren’t working on a whole
they came so close to winning last year. “Our guys know what’s at
Among the 14 offensive linemen that will be on the team incoming freshman. Many of them understand that they may have to wait until next year to see linemen work well together and have a sense of rhythm to their game. They have also learned a to help the freshmen improve their game. “The freshman players will Sanchez. “When these guys do
lead the team to a 41-0 victory over the East Los Angeles Huskies on Sept. 6. Despite the goal toward the end of the game. He said that winning teams do “If we are going to call ourselves the best offensive line
that this team or the coaching staff is ever going to settle. Settling is for teams who want to be average.
their
eyes
on
the
we don’t want them thinking The Vaqueros offensive line also went on to defeat Mt. San Jacinto College with a 30-8 win. Huskies early in the season was a learning game for the team. “We found the weaknesses in
Although the team has a lot said his team does not take this for granted. “Just having seven returners alone on our offensive line is a
them before we played against said. Although this may seem harsh
With
squads. If we want to win the
taken the Vaqueros to a 3-0 start Vaqs go to Pierce College on Saturday at 7 p.m.
I really appreciate about this team said. he said. “These guys want to earn
Women’s Volleyball Goes Off Speed in the Preseason By RJ Saunders
practice to be able to compete against teams like this. In addi-
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he Lady Vaqueros played their
of the home crowd last Wednesday as they went toe-to-toe with ing in three sets.
after topping off a three-game losing streak against Cerritos on Sept. 12 and 13. “I didn’t like anything about Yvette Ybarra. “It might have
be playing some of the best teams in the state. We just didn’t show
serve with strong performances from two of their four returning
Pirates head coach Brad Lyans appreciates the way that his
and Makeda Pelle. The Vaqueros
well with the game plan and have played so far in the preseason. “The last two matches we
overpowering play. The win by record before losing to the number -
“We beat Santa Monica as well
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There’s No Timeout For Coach Mena Scoreboard R E S U LT S Cross Country: Friday: So Cal Preview women — finished first men — finished fifth Men’s Soccer: Friday: Canyons 0-0 T Women’s Soccer: Friday: Compton 2-0 W Women’s Volleyball Wednesday: Ventura City 0-3 L Friday-Saturday: San Diego Mesa Tournament 1 set W Men’s Football: Saturday: San Bernadino 3-0W
UPCOMING Men’s Soccer: Friday: at L.A. Mission 5 p.m. Tuesday: at Santa Barbara 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3: vs. Santa Monica 5 p.m. Oct. 7: at Moorpark 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer: Tuesday: vs. Bakersfield 7 p.m. Oct. 3: at Citrus 2 p.m. Oct. 7: vs West LA 7p.m. Cross Country: Friday: Golden West Invitational, Huntington Beach, 10 a.m. Oct. 3: WSC Preview Meet, Culver City, 3 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Today: at Santa Barbara 5 p.m. Thursday: vs. Orange Coast 6 p.m. Saturday: Victor Valley Tournament, Victor Valley, TBA Oct. 1: vs. Moorpark 7 p.m. Oct. 3: vs. Antelope Valley 7 p.m. Football: Saturday: at Pierce 7 p.m. Oct. 4: at Santa Monica 1 p.m. For more information visit: For more information visit: www.glendale.edu/athletics www.glendale.edu/athletics
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or many people, Glendale College is just a steppingstone to a four-year school and a place to determine what students want to do for the rest of their lives. However, for women’s soccer coach Jorge Mena, 50, the campus is his home. Mena arrived at the college in 1986 as a student athlete and has been a part of the school ever since. “I went to school here and basically never left,” he said, chuckling in his chair. Born and raised in Manaus, Brazil, Mena relocated to Glendale with his father in 1982. He graduated from Glendale High School four years later and enrolled in Glendale College, where he spent three years as a student and a soccer player. He then transferred to Cal State Los Angeles, majoring in Foreign Language and Latin American History. He also earned a master’s degree in physical education and methodology from Brazil. Mena worked at Hoover High School as a Spanish teacher and team. However, he knew Glendale College was where he belonged. He returned to the campus in 1994, rejoining the Vaqueros’ soccer team as an assistant coach under Joe Agoston. Together, the women’s soccer team in 1996. “This is where I want to be,” he said. “This school gave me my identity.” Mena believes attending the college helped him develop the dence he needed to grow into
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as Cal Lutheran University...a Division III program. The girls have been great in practice. In addition, we know what we’re good at and we’re continuing to work on our weaknesses before the season begins.” Pirates sophomore captain Meghan Lambert agreed with her coach’s statement, and said she enjoyed how her team played. “This game we played really strong as a unit,” she said.
the person he is today. Mena not only coaches for the women’s soccer team but was and a physical education coach. As of this semester, however, he has been added as a full-time faculty member. He now also teaches Health 101. “This is where I belong,” said Mena. “I am not going anywhere.” Mena’s son, Victor, followed his father’s athletic lead. However, he currently plays football, rather than soccer, at Glendale High School. “It makes me feel proud,” said Mena. “It keeps him out of trouble. I never pressured him to play.” Mena aims to make this season a rebuilding one for his team. Because his team is made up mainly of freshman, with only two sophomores, he wants to work on their dynamics and prepare them to their fullest potential for their seasons as sophomores. “For us, it’s a big change,” said Mena. “It’s a new year. I want to keep improving and hopefully we will have a good foundation for next year.” Although wins are always nice, Mena wants his athletes to develop as players and to grow into nice, solid young adults. “I am not here to make professional soccer players,” he said. “I am here to be the little part of someone’s life that makes them believe that it is possible.” Mena believes in making mistakes. He is fully aware of imperfection and does not expect his players to be perfect athletes or students. His philosophy is that mistakes happen, but it is important to make sure those mistakes are addressed and improved upon.
On the other side, even though Glendale didn’t come out with a strong performance, freshman Dominique Hall still saw some good things happen in the game. “Our serving was OK,” said Hall. “I think we also did a good job of playing smart and waiting for our opportunities.” Along with the great serving and smart play, the Lady Vaqueros played hard by keeping the ball alive, making nice trick plays to confuse Ventura’s defense. Hall and freshman middle blocker Nancy Nunez-Brooks contributed timely blocks.
Jorge Mena
Soccer player Brooke Forrester described Mena as a special coach, stating that she has never see a coach so dedicated to not only the game but to improving the lives of his players. “He is not out here just to coach,” said Forrester. “He is out here to give us chances that we may not have ever been able to experience and that itself is a blessing.” Sports information director Alex Leon has witnessed Mena’s many years. “Coach Mena’s success as a soccer coach at Glendale College has never been about wins and losses, but about opportunity and what his student-athletes do with that opportunity,” he said. Mena has not only been a part of lives of the soccer teams he coaches, but the students and other coaches in the athletic department as well. Baseball pitcher Nate Rousey often sees Mena around campus when he goes to the weight room and said that the coach always The Lady Vaqueros made a valiant effort in the third game; however, sophomore Libero Briana Martinez believes that this came a little too late in the game, as they lost 22-25. “We tried to pick up each other and get in a zone,” said Martinez. “We just didn’t connect very well in the game.” Hall believes that she knows what’s wrong with the team so far, and what they need to do to turn it around. “I feel that we’re just a tad bit timid,” she said. “We have to bring a little more intensity when
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makes sure to talk to the athletes, regardless of the sport they play. “I have never seen Coach thing,” said Rousey. “He is always talking about how he is always having a good time.” Men’s baseball head coach Chris Cicuto is particularly impressed with Mena’s people skills. “The relationships that he builds daily with students, employees and faculty on campus are remarkable,” said Cicuto. “He’s a people person who always has a smile on his face and I’m extremely proud to work with him daily.” Mena’s dedication and love for the campus is evident to anybody who knows him. Because he considers the college his home, it never feels like he is at work. “People will ask me, ‘how long have you worked here?’ and I respond with, ‘I haven’t worked a single day in my life,” he said. Kendall Faulkner can be reached at kendallafaulkner@gmail.com
we come into the game. Also we just have to do a better job at communicating. We have to realize that we’re just playing more of a mental game with ourselves. It’s all in our heads. I feel once we start to work together as a team, we will be ready for season.” RJ Saunders can be reached at rsaunde243@student.glendale.edu
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Calendar On Campus EVENTS
WOrKSHOPS
Coat Drive — The Glendale Coltion Army Glendale Corps social dropped off at Plaza Vaquero near the Administration Building from
Career Center Workshop — Resume-writing, formats and workshop on Thursday at the Career Center in the San Rafael -
Learning Center Writing Workshop — “Paragraph De-
Prevention and Awareness— Sexual assault, domestic violence
MOVIeS
Psychology Majors Meeting — Psychology majors and those considering psychology as a ma-
Free MOneY
Works in Clay — “Sculpting in Time” showcases sculptors in the GCC Art Gal-
Scholarships— There are more
Oct. 9. Admission is free. Gallery Mondays and Wednesdays and 2
Cultural Diversity Series — A panel will discuss “Children of Mixed Cultural Heritage” at Kre-
Department, Peace over Violence and the YWCA on Thursday in
arT GallerY
student parking through Decem-
Glendale Community College. To apply visit www.glendale.edu and log into MYGCC. The deadline
used for student parking unless Lot B (the open parking lot area
Financial Aid —
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structure) will remain open.
HealTH Blood Drive
PlaneTarIUM
Friday Flix— “The Three Musketeers” directed
Afternoon with the Stars — Students and staff can attend a free lunchtime program highlighting the planetarium’s features. “The
Oliver Reed, Michael York, and Petros will facilitate a discussion
transferring to a four year institu-
Campus Project Support — A competetive grant program sponstudents, faculty and staff and for projects that enrich the educational experience at GCC. The apwww.glendale.edu/AS to apply.
6. Shows will take place most Mondays throughout the semeswww.glendale.edu/planetarium
p.m. Donors will receive a free formation, call the Blood Donor
ParKInG Lot Closures — Due to the Canada Boulevard construction proj-
Suicide Prevention — William Barreto of the Department of Mental Health will lecture on tive force in preventing potential suicide in transitional age young
us at www.dmh.lacounty.gov.
Around Town THeaTer
Glendale Noon Concerts —
mer White House Counsel John
Glendale features classical and
“The Nixon Defense,” a day-today record of the Nixon White House confronting the Watergate
The Dead Among Us” featuring
Glendale Centre Theatre — The Glendale Centre Theatre’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” continues through Nov. 22. Orlando Alexander and Danny Michaels direct this Tony Award-winning musical. Alexander is also the choreographer. Visit www.glendalecentretheatre. com or call (818) 244-TKTS.
MUSIC
third Wednesday of each month. -
eXHIBITIOnS Native Voices — The Autry Museum presents a reading of his-
Brand Associates Dance Series — The Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company will
Americans Thursday
Brand Library Series — Singer/songwriter Daniel Jimenez Afanador mixes the musical in-
more information visit www.
with alternative rock at the Brand
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on earth on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.. Ad-
eVenTS The Nixon Defense —
GET YOUR EVENT LISTED on the calendar page
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through
tion, visit www.theautry.org/ theater-native-voices. BooksmARTS Series — The torian and photographer Dr. Paul Koudounaris who will preview
MOVIeS Alex Theatre — Screening of -
on hand to talk with the audience
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Pasadena Art Exhibitions — -
Pasadena Museum of California Art,. “Stas Orlovski: Chimera” is also on display featuring the artist’s paintings and drawings literature and Japanese prints.
general admission and $11 for visit www.alextheatre.org.
eXerCISe Pop-Up Series — struction outside the Alex Theater on Monday evenings from Prana Nata Yoga and Glendale Arts. mation call
www.pmcaonline.org .
or
call
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Students Take the Stairs By Elie Georges
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ine of the campus elevators were shut down by the state inspector due to compliance issues in the early morning of Sept. 15. The compliance issue arose as a life-safety company failing to submit its Elevator Recall Test report on time before the inspector’s visit. The recall test that are in front of the elevators, which can detect smoke prevent the elevator from landing on the
and it’s a life safety test.” Shuttle service was provided to transport students and staff members from the parking structure to the lower campus, and vice versa. Campus police contributed to attaining the shuttle service, especially with the help of department chief Gary Montecuollo. However, some students expressed discomfort taking the shuttle because it took a long time to load passengers. “I had foot surgery a few months ago and I was in a wheel chair. I can barely walk,” said music student Allie Baghdasarian. “I am limping and it’s hard for me to take all these stairs from the upper parking lot down to campus.” By early Tuesday
emergency. Within 30 minutes of the shutdown, the elevators were back in company responded to Photo by Alexandra Duncan service and the tower elevators were director of facilities Nelson Oliveira’s restored that afternoon. “The elevators are absolutely safe,” the ERT, the 33 campus elevators go said Oliveira. “I think that the campus through a continuous process of annual worked really well through these disastrous two days, and we acted very “There was a disconnection between fast with them and the response with the companies was positive.” life-safety company,” said Oliveira. “Because the life-safety company did not provide the documentation to the Elie Georges can be reached at eliealexgeorges@gmail.com state, the elevator recall was not tested,
Insurance Woes [Insurance, from page 4]
“Many colleges in So Cal require students to purchase insurance through the college,” said senior coordinator Aya Saito. “Lots of schools do that. It just makes perfect sense.” The primary reason for making the insurance mandatory is to ensure that international students are covered and to reduce liability for the college. According to Diane Smith, an immigration adviser at the policy is also meant to simplify the insurance process for both students and the administration, as language proved international insurance companies. As problematic and could potentially affect students. “Many students do not understand our health insurance,” said Smith. “We a claim so we can help. It is better than having to call a country when they speak a different language.” The International Students Association’s vice president Vanessa
who both only use the college’s insurance plan, said that the ISA stays neutral regarding the schools decision to make the insurance policy because there are both positive and negative factors involved. “Some students cannot get a private insurance because it is too expensive for them, so it is better for them to get it here from the college because it is cheaper,” said Muhl. However, she is also aware that a private insurance plan from a student’s home country may offer more coverage for a better price than the college’s own plan. Setting their personal opinions aside, both Muhl and Chung believe that the new regulation might be “For some students, they don’t really know how insurance works in the United States,” said Chung. “So I think its better to have insurance in the U.S. than their own country’s insurance.” Rikard Kohler can be reached at rikard.kohler@gmail.com