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Volume 104, Number 7

News

Features

Sports

Press conference highlights local reaction to verdict in Ferguson.

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Activists who stole FBI files in 1971 and the author who told the story.

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Vaqueros end season with loss at Patriotic Bowl in Escondido.

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elVaquero ASA Lecture Discusses the Turmoil in Artsakh

By Alexandra Duncan

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darkening sky indicated to Christina Zakharian, a 28-year-old mother of two, that it was time to herd the cows homeward.

It had only been a month since she moved from Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh with her family when she stepped on an antipersonnel blast mine that left her without her left leg from the knee down.

Zakaharian is one of many victims of the

The HALO Trust’s efforts in demining Karabakh within its traditional boundaries only. Any areas outside of these boundaries, called green areas, which include are not funded for removal.

Gala Danilova, spoke at an Armenian Student Association meeting on Nov. 20 to inform students of HALO Trust’s efforts to completely de-mine Karabakh.

“The goal to clear these mines is within our reach,” Danilova said.

Nagorno-Karabakh, also know as Artsakh, a small country of about 150,000 people, has been haunted by the metal ghosts of war for 20 years. Artsakh was Armenia and Azerbaijan from 1992 to 1994 over land that left most of the country littered with hundreds of unexploded mines.

Mines used during the war included anti-personnel, anti-

capita civilian casualty rates in the world — a quarter of these civilians being curious children who come across mines and accidentally set them off.

In 2014 alone, there have been seven mine accidents and two deaths in Artsakh. The HALO Trust’s mission is “getting mines out of the ground, now!”

“As an Armenian from Artsakh,” Danilova said it is important for her to help “save future generations.”

The U.S. government funds

Letter to the Editor: Dear El Vaquero,

I would like to commend Louise Andersson on her journalism talent. I have had the honor of being interviewed by her for two recent articles where students from my department (Disabled Students Programs and Services) were the focus. I found her to be impressively genuine and extremely interested in the topics she was writing about.

standing questions and the ability to put everyone she interviewed at ease. Once she collected all of her facts, she wrote an article that was articulate and accurate.

Louise has taken a great interest in the disabled student population on this campus, for which I am most grateful. During my 25 years at GCC, this type of devotion to this student faction is unprecedented.

Respectfully,

of the article writing process, she came prepared with out-

we explode,” said Danilova.

Ojeni Sammis, a volunteer from Landmine Free Artsakh, was also present for the lecture.

LFA collaborates with HALO and focuses on demining villages outside of government funding. Sammis has collected $22,000 for the clearance of According to a LFA campaign pamphlet, “even where the presence of mines and cluster bombs is known and can be avoided, they cripple the economy by denying farmers the use of their land. This is one of the reasons that the people of Artsakh remain poor.”

Prince Harry, a patron of The HALO Trust, asked “When the daily walk to the water point, the tilling

Karabakh and countless other countries that have become a deathtrap for many innocent civilians.

The HALO Trust

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tank and anti-group mines, all of which were used to limit the movements of tanks and soldiers.

Since 1994, these mines have caused 280 accidents and 350 injuries and deaths.

Artsakh has the highest per

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“The cost of removing a mine is $1,000 and the cost to anywhere from $10,000 to $1 million,” Danilova said.

The process of clearing mines starts with the sweeping of a metal detector over land to check for any metal in the ground. The deminer isolates the mine from all sides by carefully digging away at the mine’s edges and corners. Then, a team leader comes with explosives and a detonator and explodes the mine.

livestock or the playing of children can result, at any moment, in death or life-changing injury, how can life be normal?”

Danilova was born in Baku, Azerbaijan but moved to Nagorno Karabakh in 1988. She is a graduate of Mesrop Mashdots University in Stepanakert with degrees in History and International Relations. Danilova joined HALO in 2002 as a Mine Risk Education coordinator in Stepanakert and in 2009 For more information, visit LandmineFreeArtsakh.com.

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

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IN THIS ISSUE

Live singers, dancers and performers celebrate Christmas at the Americana during the “Cirque du Santa” performance. The event held, Nov. 20, featured a special appearance by Santa Claus and a tree lighting ceremony. The 100-foot-tall tree is decorated with 10,000 lights and 15,000 ornaments.

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NEWS

Ferguson Result Springs Leaders Into Action EL VAQUERO ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

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he echoing sounds of gunshots resounded throughout the town of Ferguson, Mo. after who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown, was not indicted by the grand jury on Nov. 24.

Protests broke out through the city where more than three months ago, Brown was shot 10 times and left dead on the ground.

Police in riot garb separated the rioting crowds with tear gas and smoke, as the town was set Wilson, 28, previously faced possible charges ranging from manslaughter, according to St. Louis County prosecutor Robert P. McCulloch. However, he was acquitted of all charges on Nov. 24.

Wilson resigned on Saturday, stating that he “may put the the City of Ferguson at risk” and hopes that his resignation “will allow the community to heal.”

Brown’s family released a

statement that night saying, “We are profoundly disappointed that the killer of our child will not face the consequence of his actions...we ask that you channel your frustration in ways that will make a positive change. We need that allowed this to happen.”

President Barack Obama also made a statement at the White

“We have made enormous progress in race relations over the course of the past several decades... there are still problems, and communities of color aren’t just making these problems up.”

A little more than 1,800 miles west of Ferguson, people in Los Angeles took action — many of them protesting in the streets and on freeways.

According to the Los Angeles Times, protesters blocked the 10, the 101, the 110 and 508 freeways between Nov. 28 and 30, which Over the course of three days, more than 300 Los Angeles protesters were arrested — with 145 arrested on Wednesday alone.

The outcome of Wilson’s trial

sparked multiple organizations to host a media teleconference held on Nov. 25 to discuss and address problems with the police force’s relationship with the community.

Speakers included members of The Hip Hop Caucus, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the American Civil Liberties Union.

“We need to eliminate disparities in the criminal justice system,” said Laura Murphy, director of the ACLU Washington “On a local level, what can we do to promote change?” asked a reporter from Urban Link.

Speakers discussed a social media blackout for the period of time that represented the four and a half hours Brown was left in the street after his death and a boythe economic strength” of those system.

They also discussed the implementation of cameras on all mem-

Photo Courtesy of Velo_City ANTICIPATING PROTESTORS:

bers of the police force throughout the country, a practice that was put into action on members of the LAPD in early January.

Talks of the demilitarization of campus police throughout schools in the country circulated during the conference call, as well as a

peaceful march from Ferguson to the home of Missouri governor, “Change should be brought about,” said a member of the NAACP. “Embrace reform.”

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

Student Government Spring 2015 Election Results

By Aimee Yeghiayan Beck EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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he Associated Students of Glendale Community College held elections on November 19 and 20 with 1,318 ballots cast.

Anna Aleksanyan was elected as vice president of administration with 506 votes. The runner-up was Sevana Hakopian with 397 votes. Anna Aleksanyan (no

relation to the vice president of administration) was elected vice president of campus activities, beating candidate Evelina Mantachian 396 to 333.

Carla Bilemjian won the position of vice president of campus relations with 330 votes, beating out Anashen Navasartian and Summer Samantha Sevilla with 223 and 230 votes respectively.

Kevork Nalbandian was

elected as vice president of campus organizations with 470 votes against Christine Ovasapyan’s 402.

The winners of senators of administration were Liyana Avansian, 433 votes; Lolita Gabrielyan, 406 votes; and Arlene Ohanian, 442 votes. positions, Joseph Manssourian won with 449 votes, along with

Arvin Hairapetian with 358 votes and Kyan Nabard with 286 votes.

Diana Figueroa’s 345 votes, Sharis Rostamlou’s 290 and Nelle Stepanyan’s 325 secured their victory as senators of campus activities, defeating Aalilya Thomas and Anuninderjeet Virk with 222 and 126 votes respectively.

Gayane Iskandaryan, Arin Sadeghi and Reni Stepanian won as senators of campus relations

with 356, 333 and 334 votes respectively.

The senator of campus organizations positions went to Lilyt Davtyan, Arameh Vartomian and Serena Zadoorian, with 355 votes going to both Davtyan and Vartomian, and 373 votes going to Zadoorian.

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

Genocide Memorial Museum Receives Approval

By Anahit Kardzhyan EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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n early November, the Glendale City Council approved the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee’s idea to build an Armenian museum and cultural center as a tribute to the Armenian Americans in Glendale.

Members of various Armenian churches and organizations also attended the council meeting to present and support the project.

The different organizations offered help, both physically project.

Due to the large Armenian population in Glendale, the council thought it would be appropriate to give them an opportunity to showcase their accomplishments.

The purpose is to provide facts about Armenian history, which includes the 1915 Genocide, and have that information available to non-Armenians.

Armenian Genocide Commissioner Berj Karapetian said that the goal of the project is to dedicate the museum to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

This idea was inspired by a similar proposal the city of Pasadena made in 2013 to build a monument in the city memorializing the victims of the Armenian Genocide, which received unanimous approval

from Pasadena City Council members.

While there are monuments built in honor of the genocide all around the world, the museum Western region of the United States. Chair of the centennial committee, Garo Ghazarian, said they have been working on getting the project in motion for over two years, but have spent the last eight months working on getting it approved.

They were given a year to develop their step-by-step program, agreeing to present their plans to City Hall every 60 days.

They also discussed the permit requirements and mandatory building plans, which will include a museum facility consisting of archival artifacts, a photo gallery display area and theater.

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1971 FBI Burglars to Visit Glendale College

By Agnessa Kasumyan

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s Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali battled it out in “The Fight of the Century” on March 8, 1971 to a roaring crowd of onlookers, eight seemingly ordinary Americans broke into stealing more than 1,000 documents with the goal of

The 1971 burglars included

members of the Citizens’

and intimidation tactics conducted by the bureau, among

American

citizens,

Glendale College to discuss the

Joining them will be Betty

“We really didn’t know but we had a had a pretty good hunch since we knew the kind of intimidation and surveillance the FBI was doing in colleges all around the Philadelphia area.”

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California tour after writing

“The

actions

of

what

case of a similar situation brought information forward

Bonnie waited in a car on a side street next to the building so that

monitored and that would not

from going around to the front of the building, where four of

after the burglary, two of the auditorium, followed by a lunch

identities remained unknown until earlier this year when

John was waiting for them

in her book “The Burglary: The

secured, they were transferred to his station wagon and he and

In her book, Medsger says the

That same night, the burglars

there were two FBIs — one that the next few weeks sorting out documents that they would send and a secret FBI that aimed to What they found was “disturbing and incriminating,”

The

burglary

led

to

the

“We really didn’t know what hunch, since we knew the kind the FBI was doing in colleges all

The agency often used illegal

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OPINION

Ain’t it Swede: LA Melts the Winter Blues

By Rikard Kohler

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os Angeles has managed to maintain its reputation of endless entertainment, as the city offers countless invitations to excitement, every minute of every day, to anyone who is willing to nibble the angel’s bait.

Residing under the everpleasant sun, this city never fails to deliver thrills in any form.

For someone who comes from a country that bears a striking resemblance to an ice cube during the winter months, Los Angeles is like a surreal and eternal desert oasis of excitement all year long.

Much like how a child always tries to play with other childrens’ toys, I believe that everyone longs for something they do not have. My toy was simply to get as far away from my seemingly predestined life in Sweden and that was why I decided to embark on my journey to the New World.

One morning a year ago I overslept and ran down the icy streets of Stockholm in utter darkness at 8 a.m. desperately trying to catch the bus, which I missed after slipping and falling while glimpsing the taillights as they receded into the distance.

As I waited for the next bus in the minus-zero temperature,

my hair quickly turned into icicles, as it was the only part of my body that was not covered in what an Angeleno would consider clothing meant for exploring the Arctic Circle. that was several minutes late, I

crowd of transport with people whose morning had progressed in the same manner as mine. When I miraculously got to work on time, the sun just cautiously started to illuminate the city through a thick layer of clouds.

When I got off of work at 5 p.m., I once again ventured out into the seemingly eternal darkness and biting cold of Swedish winter, when the sun rises at 8.30 a.m. and sets at 3 p.m. down to the beach, with a surfboard mounted to the car roof.

Of course, I am a bit biased.

Sweden offers excitement in its own way, even during the winter. that provides a more pleasant experience than Stockholm during its mild summer nights, when the sun illuminates the pearl of the Baltic Sea up to 20 hours a day.

One can explore the countless islands of the Stockholm archipelago or just sit by the

iconic waterfront of the city’s vast channels until the town falls into slumber.

Even if the snow-covered city fails to astonish the locals, the winterland would surely leave an Angeleno speechless, with its white streets being brightened by the Christmas lighting that decorates nearly every apartment window.

However, while residing in Sweden, I tend to minimize my outdoor adventures during the harsh months, telling myself it is the same as the previous year, only to dream of the waves breaking on Manhattan Beach.

A year ago, I would have been lying on the couch, wrapped in numerous blankets and weighing the pros against the cons of getting out of my state of hibernation in Now that I live in Los Angeles, During the last month here, I have done more exciting things than I would have had I been living through the Swedish winter.

San Diego, hiked in Echo Park and experienced the nightlife of Hollywood Boulevard.

Every day delivers a possibility of adventure, whether it is a live show or an invitation to an

Photo by Louise Andersson STOCKHOLM NATIVE: Rikard Kohler enjoys a winter day at Zuma Beach.

evening at a rooftop bar. moment that I experience here with something exciting, since the voice in my head tells me it would be a waste not to. icebox soon enough,” the little voice says.

However, it is not only that.

Los Angeles simply offers more opportunities than other cities I have had the pleasure to live in. For example, the opportunity to go see a moderately famous band in the middle of the week, like I have done here several times over the last month, would be a rarity in Stockholm.

When a year ago I lay couchridden or did my best not to trip on the ice and become a part

of a YouTube fail-compilation video, it is hard not to appreciate in December or substituting sunglasses for an Arctic Still, what I appreciate most is actually being able to wake up after the sun has risen.

To conclude, after living here for almost a year, I am hooked on many of the things Los Angeles offers, and if you are considering moving to Sweden, I have warned you. The summers are nearly unbeatable, but the rest of the year is treacherous as it comes with darkness and frostbite.

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

There is Always a First Time: Thanksgiving in America

By Louise Andersson EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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hanksgiving is a time when the sound of gobbling turkeys is replaced by Americans gobbling up as much food as their stomachs can take. It is also a time for Americans to express thanks over what they have, only to rush out the next day to purchase discounted items they didn’t have.

Clueless as I was, as a Swede ticket to Phoenix, Az. to see my American relatives on Thanksgiving, which is supposed to be a big “thing” in America. However, it was not until the day before that my friends warned me about the busiest travelling day of the year.

As I headed off in a yellow cab that I had a lot of time to spare, Talkradio 790 KABC announced an expectation of two million people travelling through LAX on Thanksgiving, which is when I

felt my blood pressure rise.

Airport personnel were prepared for chaos and got me through check-in quickly, leaving me with about

drink, I realized it had more to do with tradition than taste.

the American menu, drinking it was just wrong and spoons full of sugar did not make it any better.When dinnertime approached, I was both overwhelmed and pleasantly surprised by the massive amounts of food and tasty combinations

thankfulness.

When arriving at the house of my uncle and his half-Swedish, half-American family, I was faced of course, the all-famous with a loud yet warm welturkey. coming, with lots of hugs Who knew that stuffand kisses from everyone ing was made of breadexcept 2-week-old Kyle, crumbs? who did not have the deEveryone brought their cency to get up from his share to the table, except boppy pillow. me, who never got the In Scandinavia, a holimemo. day welcome drink of It almost seemed as if warm, mulled wine is typifood was a way for everycally offered; however, in Photo by Kimberly Kelly Andreasson one to express their genPhoenix, I received someerosity and thankfulness thing cold, white and too HER FIRST THANKSGIVING: Swedish student to the party hosts. This, Louise Andersson pulls a 20-pound turkey from the thick to drink — someof course, lead to piles of oven while visiting relatives in Phoenix, Ariz. thing called eggnog. food remaining untouched After asking around to see Although I am aware that and left over. if anyone actually enjoyed this eggs take all eatable forms on When everyone was satis-

20-pound-turkey was brought out of the oven, leaving them with food to last them to the end of month, which to me seemed intentional — I mean, it had to be.

There is a Swedish concept called “lagom” that means “just about enough.” From a 10-monthexperience in America, I have noticed that nothing can ever be too much, especially when it comes to portions of food. It is almost as if there is a constant concern that someone might not be full after dinner, which also seems to be every grandmother’s worst nightmare. No pressure there.

After a delicious dinner and a great night, everyone went into a stage of foodcoma, except 11-month-old Emmett, who ran around chewing on everything within his 3-foot-reach.

Louise Andersson can be reached at landers917@student.glendale.edu

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FEATURES

GCC Project Manager: Family Man and Survivor

By Melinda Ebrahimi EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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hen Karl Aldridge, the college’s consultant and project manager for construction on the new building, was told he only had three months to live, the last thing he expected was for his wife to leave him.

However, Aldridge, Glendale Community Colleges’ consultant and project Manager through Cumming Corporation, is a fourtime cancer survivor who battled the disease with the support of his three kids and close family and friends.

Aldridge, who has been cancer-free for three years, was diagnosed in Dec. 6, 2006.

“You will never forget the day you are told you have it,” he said.

“They gave me three months to live.”

He was informed that some of his blood test results were not good, so he went to see a doctor with his wife and they were asked if they wanted to sit down.

“Of course I said ‘no, what’s going on?’” he recalled.

That was when his doctor broke the news. said. “She didn’t know what to think or what to do.”

The shock and pressures of the illness created a rift between Aldridge and his wife, resulting in her leaving him.

“At the time, my wife couldn’t deal with it, so she left,” he said.

But my children stayed strong.”

Aldridge has three kids: his son, 28, who does not want to be

named, and two daughters, Kortney, 26, and Natalie, 16. his prostate but later migrated to the lower portion of his skeletal ease, he was cancer-free for four months before it came back and he underwent treatment once again. After his second bout with the illness, he was healthy for one year before the cancer returned.

“I fought it again and I went into remission,” he said. “And now I have been cancer free for three years.”

During his early stages of cancer, Aldridge underwent chemotherapy three times, following two bounds of radiation and received 57 implants of titanium his body.

“Cancer changes everybody,” said. “It made me appreciate my family much more, especially my kids.”

In 2006, when his youngest daughter was only 7, she was no longer able to sit on his lap for more than a few moments because of his titanium implants.

“Your daughter can’t sit on your lap for two years because the radiation can actually affect her development, for childbirth and la throughout the country to meet with clients, but traveling proved would often set off all the metal detectors at the airport.

“These are things that you don’t think of on a daily basis,” he said.

Aldridge kept himself busy, physically and mentally and he stayed strong in his business.

“I’m not that kind of person where you lay down and it’s gonna take over you,” he said. “You tive mind keeps you strong.”

His doctor told him he was not going to make it if he continued

Photo by Sal Polcino CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION: Karl Aldridge, below, is project manager of the Lab/College Services building site.

operating at the same stress level he was in, leading him to sell his business and work as a construction manager to eliminate the stress of having employees.

“Now I’m just managing other peoples’ employees,” he said.

Aldridge has 30 years of experience in construction. He has worked at 127 schools in the Los over a nine-year period, helping with planning, design development and construction in addition to modernization, repair and renovation.

Glendale College interviewed ing Aldridge as the representative for the college in the construction of the new Lab/College Service Building.

When Nelson Oliveira, director of facilities and chair of the campus development committee and facilities, was hired on Sept.

24, 2012, one of his most imporproject manager.

Oliveira hired a company named SHP Project Development

Armenian Museum Planned [Memorial, from page 2] Glendale plans to position the 60,000-square-foot project across the street from the college, neighboring the Civic Auditorium and St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church.

Mayor Zareh Sinanyan is supportive of the overall purpose

of the museum, especially because of its proximity to the college.

Academic counselor Sarkis Ghazarian said that approximately 37 percent of students that attend GCC are Armenian.

Co-chair of the committee, Talin Yacoubian, said that the museum is not only important for the Armenian population, but

for everyone living in the city and its surrounding areas because “we have to educate our neighbors about who we are and where we came from.”

to assist him. Together with an attorney, they prepared a package and had it published as a bid. As a result, 19 companies bid but only 10 were considered. Despite the competition, Cumming came in Cumming was chosen for its quick response to the bid and the in proximity to the college.

“We wanted to have a project us with one full-time person to be local here as a project manager like Karl is, and this company also provided support for scheduling and for estimating,” said Oliveira.

When Oliveira received Aldridge’s resumé, he thought, “That’s the man we need here.”

Aldridge helped compile the package for the state when the $1.3 million was need for unforeseen soil problems during the construction of the new building.

There was also underground water and hidden drainage that had to be dealt with before construction could be continued, and with

Aldridge’s guidance, the college was able to acquire money from Oliveira said that he is “110 This

construction

project tion with the college; however, he is also assisting Oliveira with other small aesthetic projects on campus, such as new trash enclosures that will hide refuse behind As the project manager, Aldridge makes sure that construction workers perform at quality level, insures that they stay within the budget and that every operaeffectively. He is also in charge of maintaining the schedule and assisting the contractor through all phases of construction, from development to the end.

“I provide all the goals that they set and make sure that we meet them,” said Aldridge.

Melinda Ebrahimi can be reached at ebrahimimelinda@gmail.com

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FEATURE

Pilates Exercises Both Body and Mind

By Louise Andersson EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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toe from a car door accident, which means she is unable to put pressure on it and cannot perform certain moves.

Diekmann said that pilates is

hile many people might think that the core of academic success is to study hard, one class on campus revolves around building up a strong people who are returning from physical core, exercising both rehabilitation of an injury.

“A lot of people say they don’t mind and body.

Diana Diekmann, an adjunct have back pains anymore, they professor of dance, has been have more energy, their posture teaching pilates at GCC for 13 and concentration is much better,” she said. years.

Warren has suffered from She described pilates as one of the best forms of exercise because a lower back injury and said it involves all the muscles of the pilates has both helped her cope with the injury body and said that and has reduced the core, the central “The core her pain. Jonathan body strength, Hernandez, a determines the is the center dance major, is also outcomes of all of everything ... taking Diekmann’s the other muscle The stronger the pilates class for the movements.

“The core core, the better Since there is the center of any movement is a lot of cardio everything,” she you do is.” involved in said. “The stronger dancing, pilates the core, the better – Diana Diekmann serves as a any movement you rewinding and do is.”

Melissa Warren, a business complementary work out.

“It goes hand in hand with the administration major, describes her core as having gotten rest of the training I am doing,” “phenomenally stronger” through he said. “It just makes perfect sense.” pilates.

“I can do many sit-ups now, which I could not do before,” she introduced in America in the 1930s by Joseph Pilates, it was in said.

She is taking Diekmann’s fact, meant for dancers. According to Diekmann, that is also why it is taught within the semester for the dance department PE credits required at the college. for her degree.

“It goes hand in Although “This was the hand with the rest similar movements lesser of all the evil of the training exist in yoga twisters,” she said. and pilates, Diekmann I am doing ...

Diekmann makes meets students It just makes a clear distinction in all different perfect sense.” between the two. ages and stages of “In yoga you training and shows –Jonathan Hernandez tend to hold poses,” she said. movements for those who are not able to execute through the exercise.” them fully.

Since weights are not used in “Anyone can do it,” she said.

Warren currently has an injured pilates, it has a different affect

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and feeling than of just going to the the gym.

“It is just about being in touch with your body,” said Hernandez. “‘Feeling how your muscles work by themselves.”

Diekmann said it has become mainstream in recent years anyone who is willing to put in

Photo by Louise Andersson

PILATES CLASS: Jonathan Hernandez exercises his core muscles in Diekmann’s pilates class a Wednesday night.

the time and effort to do it. the gym.

“Just give it a go and try it and see what it can do for you,” she said.

However, she advises people not to base their judgment on

to be consistent and she said two times a week is a good way to start.

Diekmann reasons that no other training is comparable to

pilates because it engages both body and mind in a relaxing yet strengthening way.

“It just helps in all the areas of our lives,” she said.

Louise Andersson can be reached at landers917@student.glendale.edu

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Glendale Celebra

By Aimee Yeghiayan Beck EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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espite the lack of snow to accompany the holidays, spirit is aplenty in Glendale. Whether it is the Glendale Galleria, the Americana or Montrose, Glendalians do not have to drive far to be part of the festivities.

The Americana launched the beginning of holiday celebrations with a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 20, in addi-

tion to a Cirque du Santa performance, complete with fireworks. Live singers, aerial silk performers and break dancers helped bring the event to life.

Actress and journalist Maria Menounos hosted the ceremony with a special appearance

by Santa Claus, who reminded attendees to return during the season to shop and visit him in his cottage, which is set up on the grass, through Dec. 24.

The 100-foot tree, decorated with 10,000 lights and 15,000

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ornaments, will remain standing until Dec. 24. Fake snow, made out of bubbles, will fall from the rooftops every evening at 7 and 8 p.m.

Just across the street, the Glendale Galleria is hosting “Adventure to Santa,” created

by DreamWorks Animation. The first-of-its-kind holiday experience begins with a photo with Shrek, Fiona and Donkey from

the animated film “Shrek” and continues with a journey to see Santa in the North Pole that takes place in a cottage. There are only eight of these cottages across the United States.

Throughout the 15-minute experience, children are led from one action-packed room to the next before they are led to Santa. There is also a motionbased, virtual simulator ride,

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like Santa’s caroned with leathes riders feel as if out of Glendale the North Pole, ence and accelthe experience -like. most impressive venture is “San.” When reservaonline, photos

and information, such as age and gender, can be uploaded for each child. Right before a child goes up to meet Santa, he is able to see the information that was input. If a parent has the “Adventure to Santa” app on their iPhones or Androids, Santa can also see the child’s wish list. This way, whoever is playing Santa can know the child by name in addition to what they

want for Christmas, making the experience more magical.

The Galleria has entered into a five-year contract for “Adventure to Santa.” With plans to open a theme park in China, this is a way for DreamWorks to test out its operation.

Christina Riojas, the marketing manager at General Growth Properties, the property management company

for the Glendale Galleria, said that the future design of “Adventure to Santa” is up to DreamWorks Animation, and may be the same for the next few years or completely different.

Reservations can be made at dreamplaceexperience.com, so nearly no wait time is necessary.

Farther north of downtown Glendale, the 38th Annual Montrose Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 6 at 6:10 p.m. The parade will occupy the 2500 block of Honolulu Avenue and

all the way to the 2100 block ending at Verdugo Road. The Grand Marshal of the parade will be Johnny Harrison, vice president and general manager of Lexus of Glendale.

For more information about the parade, read the full version of the story online at elvaq.com.

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1971 FBI Burglars [FBI, from page 4] Other targets included but were not limited to the Communist Party of the United States and the Black Panther Party. According to fbi.gov, however, all COINTELPRO operations ended in 1971, the same year the documents were released. the documents, she initially wondered if it was all just a hoax because the information within them seemed so extreme. “ P a r ticularly the statement about creating paranoia and making people think that there was an FBI agent behind every mailbox,” she said.

“It seemed like a pretty extreme thing, but it seemed even stranger that an agency would reduce that philosophy to paper and have it in its

about the protests against the war, so the burglars knew that she understood the antiwar movement and hoped that she would be in a position at the Washington Post to get the story out.

“I still marvel at the fact that people were able to do that,” Medsger said. “It has to do with a kind of courage that most us can’t even imagine....These were people of enormous courage and also people who were not egotistical and I think that has a lot to do with their success in this.”

T h e burglars never revealed t h e i r names or tried to take credit for the leaks, despite opening the American public’s eyes to the illegal actions of the FBI and helping lead up to the

“I think that you have a responsibility when you’re a citizen to make sure that the Constitution is not violated…Citizens ones who make that determination.”

- Bonnie Raines

As Medsger read on, she found names of people she knew, which could actually be authentic. Once real, she knew it was an important story that needed to be addressed.

Although other news outlets turned the documents back over to the FBI, Medsger shared that information with the public.

At the time, she had been working at the Washington Post for just two years and felt “humas there were more famous reporters the burglars could have sent the documents to. However, the Raines knew Medsger from Philadelphia, as she had written stories about John, a professor of religion at Temple University.

Medsger had also written

of intelligence agencies, including the FBI, the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency, in 1975.

“We agreed after the story got out that we would not meet again, ever,” Bonnie said. “We would not come together, ever, and we would not talk to anybody, even our immediate families, about it.”

Despite remaining acquainted with the Raines over the years that followed, Medsger had no idea that they were the Media burglars until 1989, when John accidentally blurted it out over dinner.

Medsger had been visiting old friends in Philadelphia at the time and was visiting the Raines at their house. When their youngest daughter, Mary, walked into the dining room, John said “Oh, Mary, we want you to meet Betty

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Medsger because she’s the perWashington Post.”

Mary, who was not yet aware that her parents had broken into did not really know what he was talking about, but according to Bonnie, Medsger’s mouth just dropped open and she practically fell off of her chair.

“That was exciting,” Medsger said. “When I received the documents [in 1971], I wasn’t jumping up and down. I was being a very careful reporter, sitting there and judging whether or not they were important or authentic. That was sobering, but all those years later, when I found out their secret, I couldn’t believe it.

“That was a sort of all-consuming, exciting moment that stayed with me for quite a while, until a few weeks later when I got in touch with them and said ‘I want to write a book and I hope you reconsider taking the secret to the grave.”

Medsger felt it was important to tell their story, as they were ordinary Americans, among them professors, cab drivers, and parents, with everything to lose when they broke into the FBI of-

The Raines had three children under the age of 10 when DaviThey were the only parents in the Citizens’ Commission, so they contemplated over the risks of getting caught and sent to federal prison very seriously. However, Davidon was highly regarded and respected in the peace movement, which made the idea of the breakin seem less insane.

“He was a very smart and strategic guy,” Bonnie said. “If someone else in the movement other than Bill Davidon had suggested it, we might have just dismissed it and said ‘no, that’s crazy.’”

Ultimately, their faith in Davidon and their dedication to the peace and civil rights movements made their decision for them.

“We knew what kinds of threats were taking place, threats to our democracy and threats to our First Amendment rights,” Bonnie said. “The FBI was systematically trying to prevent and squash dissent and it was our constitutional right to oppose the war in Vietnam. He [Hoover] used his FBI to try to shut that all down... and so we just felt that as citizens in a democracy, we had do to bring a stop to that.”

With the statute of limitations expired, the burglars cannot be tried for the break-in, much to the dismay of Patrick Kelly, a retired FBI agent who investigated the burglary. Kelly told NBC News in January that the theft is still inexcusable, as “they are rationalizing a criminal act” and did not have the right to “take it upon themselves” to make that decision.

However, with the aftermath of 9/11 and the resulting NSA surveillance programs and Snowden scandal, the burglars’ actions serve as a reminder of the role of whistleblowers in society and the importance of citizen involvement in making sure that government agencies do not infringe upon civil liberties.

Bonnie said that whistleblowers are necessary in a democracy so that they can get the truth out, even at their own personal expense, a price she said that Snowden paid.

“I think that you have a responsibility when you’re a citizen to make sure that the Constitution is not violated,” Bonnie said. who make that determination.”

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11:50am-2:10pm

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5:10-7:30pm

7:50-10:10pm

All classes that start between 12:20-1:30pm daily, MTWTH, MWTHF, MWF, MTW, or MW.

All classes that start between 3:25-5:00pm MW, MTW, or W only.

All classes that start between 5:10-6:45pm W only OR any afternoon conflicts.

All classes that start between 6:55-8:30pm on W only.

All classes that start between 9:10-10:35am TTH or TH only.

All classes that start between 10:45am12:10pm TTH or TH only.

All classes that start between 3:25-5:00pm TTH OR TH only classes that start between 1:40-3:15pm.

All classes that start between 5:10-6:45pm TTH or TH only.

All classes that start between 6:55-8:30pm TTH or TH only.

All classes that start between 6:307:30am daily, MTTHF, MWTHF, or MWF.

All classes that start between 7:35-10:35am on Friday only.

All classes that start between 10:45am1:30pm on Friday only.

All classes that start between 1:40-3:15pm daily, MWF, or Friday only.

All classes that start between 3:25-6:45pm Friday only.

All classes that start between 6:55-8:30pm Friday only.

Saturday Dec. 6, 2014

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Monday Dec. 8, 2014

All classes that start between 7:359:05am daily, MTWTH, MWF, MW, or M only.

All classes that start between 10:45am12:10 pm daily, MTWTH, MWTHF, MTWF, MWF or MW.

All classes that start between 1:40-3:15pm MW or M only.

All classes that start between 3:25-5:00pm daily, MTWTH, MWF, or M only.

All classes that start between 5:10-6:45pm MTWTH, MWF, or M only.

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Tuesday Dec. 9, 2014

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All classes that start between 7:35-9:05am TWTHF or TTH.

All classes that start between 12:20-1:30pm TTH, T only, or any morning conflicts.

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All classes that start between 5:10-6:45pm T only.

All classes that start between 6:55-8:30pm T only.

Make-Up Final Exam (Prior approval by the instructor is necessary)

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Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014

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All classes that start between 6:307:30am MTWTH or MW.

6:30-8:50am

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All classes that start between 6:307:30am TTH OR TH only classes that start between 7:359:05am.

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Make-Up Final Exam (Prior approval by the instructor is necessary)

The above Final Exam Schedule pertains to only 16 and 13 week classes.

If you are enrolled in a 2nd 6 or 2nd 8 week class you should be aware that you will continue to meet during your regular day(s) and time(s) during the Final Exam week.

For Math 101, Math 120, Math 141, and Math 146 classes there will be a common final held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 5:10-7:30 pm.

The Final Exam Schedule above may undergo some minor adjustments. For the most up-to-date information on the Final Exam Schedule please check the website at http://www.glendale.edu/index.aspx?page=2595.

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Music Reviews

By Rikard Kohler

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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ike a shot of adrenaline, the Los Angeles-based band “Dorothy” revitalizes the ideals of old school rock ’n’ roll and bewitched the crowds of the Bootleg Theater during their November residency.

To enter the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles during the Monday nights of November was like walking through a closet leading to the Narnia of rock ’n’ roll. The crowds could not resist coming back week after week, since it was everything their inner rebellious teenagers glamorized rock ’n’ roll to be.

“It is like the primary colors, you need to have rock ’n’ roll,” lead singer Dorothy Martin said.

“We want you to feel like you are going to destroy something.”

The four-piece band, barely a year old, consists of drummer Zac Morris and bassist Greg Cash, who together mimic the effect of a Californian earthquake. With, least said, intense drum work and salient bass playing they force the to tremble.

Photo by Aris Jerome DOROTHY: The future holds promise for this LA-based rock band.

Mark Jackson then thrills the crowds with exceptional guitar work that captivates the listener in the same way that Keith Richards still leaves fans spellbound as they listen to “Gimme Shelter”

by The Rolling Stones.

Martin completes the groundwork laid by the three jacks, all dressed in white T-shirts, with a voice that the band’s producer Ian Scott compares to female rock legends like Janis Joplin.

“Anybody who has a high voice and sings rock ’n’ roll, I can kind of relate to and touch upon,” Martin said.

Dressed in a fur coat and a clas-

Martin enters the stage with concalled Alice. When the chorus of the band’s hit, “After Midnight” comes along, she cracks her microphone cord, which whips the crowd into ecstasy.

Dorothy’s sound on the self-titled EP has captivated the attention of publications like Rolling Stone Magazine, Noisey and LA Weekly, from whom they have received praise.

“It has all happened so very fast — so overwhelmingly posi-

tive has been the response,” Martin said. “I had never in a million years expected that.”

Working with Scott, whom Jackson described as “the other brain behind all the music,” Dorothy channels bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and AC/ DC, and elements from classical rock, Motown, opera and blues.

“The thing that I gravitated towards the most, because it is simple and it really gets the point across, is the blues,” Martin said.

With the goal to write songs that would please their childhood selves, they tend to tap into a lot of pain and emotions; however Martin explains it is not to portray herself as a victim but rather to empower the listeners.

“We try to write from a power perspective of ‘what can I do to make people feel better?’” Martin said. “It feels like it is cathartic as well as productive. I think that people connect with that.”

In the song “After Midnight,” Martin explores the poisonous element of one-sided affection. She sings, “Whoa oh, looking right through me, selling my soul for one night. Whoa oh, doing me dirty, whoa oh, telling me lies,

whoa oh, you are not worthy, telling myself it is the last time.

Because nothing good comes after midnight, ain’t no good love comes from pain.” trend of music becoming more and more computerized, Dorothy strives to tie its music back to the origins of rock ’n’ roll.

Scott explained that this trend robs music of its human element and the band is going against what is happening in the music industry right now.

“When you think like a machine, you do not touch humanity,” Martin added.

The band will keep delivering genuine rock to fans and music enthusiasts, performing a New Year’s Eve show in the Grand Park in front of Los Angeles City Hall. It is also attending the South by Southwest festival in March of 2015.

Dorothy’s music holds a high promise for rock ’n’ roll and like bound to rapidly spread across the continent and spark excitement in the masses.

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

Music Students Wow Audience at Recital

By Miyu Kawamura EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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he sophisticated application of instruments and alluring singing voices distracted audience members from the chilly night as students performed classic harmonies and received enthusiastic applause.

The Applied Music recital, presented by the music department, took place Nov. 21 in the auditorium. Students performed lessons they learned throughout the semester. included four vocalists, Joseph Metzger, Catherine Grigorian, Kenneth Landaverde and Kasha Fernandes, who sang in Italian.

Music professor Mihyun Chun accompanied them on the piano.

Joseph Metzger began the re-

cital with Antonio Vivaldi’s “Pi- said Irina Kharatyan, a language ango Gemo” in a baritone vocal major who attended the recital to range. His unconstrained voice encourage Grigorian. captivated the audience, catching One standout was Lanits interest for the daverde, who perremainder of the formed the song “We did have “Wohin?” as the performances.

The program third performer fewer then continued with performers this of the program.

Grigorian, a mezzoAlthough he only fall than we soprano who perpracticed for one formed “Nina.” Her week, his dynamnormally do... crystal clear and reHowever, it was ic voice received sounding voice was a “bravo!” from a great recital. astonishing, espethe audience. cially coming from “Professor They did her small frame. really well.”

“My friend, helped me a lot Catherine, is conwith this recital,” stantly practiche said. “She ing even outside knows vocal of school and that’s why it’s no well.” surprise that she did really well during her recital performance,” recital.

“Whenever I take a breath, I take a long breath,” said Landaverde. “So, she always mentioned to me, ‘stop taking, stop breathing.’ It was a funny moment, but it was helpful not to forget out of my head.”

“The most important thing is that they perform musically,” said understand how the music is supposed to go and what message it is sending.”

Fernandes, a music major, said she practices at least two hours a day. She has been singing opera as a soprano and performed “M’ha Preso Alla Sua Ragna” at the recital.

“This song is perfect for my voice, so I was comfortable to sing it even though I was nervous,” she said.

A very strong and passionate

performance ensued with “Slavonic Fantasy” for Trumpet, played Xiaolong Zheng. The and elegant playing entranced the audience. included piano performances by Melinda Hovdepian, who played “Impromptu Op. 90 No. 4,” and Anna Avetisyan, who played “Ballade Op. 38, No.2.”

The closing performance was by alumnus Varand Toros-Adami, who ended the recital with “Rhapsody in b minor, Op. 79, No. 1.”

“We did have fewer performers this fall than we normally was a great recital. They did really well.”

Miyu Kawamura can be reached at liveinsun820@gmail.com

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Artist Review

Erik Hassle Shares His Hair-raising Career Path

By Louise Andersson EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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he city atmosphere of Los Angeles is enough to make songwriting hassle-free for Swedish artist Erik Hassle.

Hassle, 26, is a singersongwriter who has made his way from Stockholm, Sweden to London to Hollywood, where he currently resides.

Hassle has been active in the music business for about seven years with his Swedish record label, TEN Music Group.

It was at Rytmus High School in Stockholm, which he attended between 2004 and 2007, where it all started.

He described his time in high school as rather blurry, since his interest in academics was running low.

“I was lucky to attend a school where we spend so much time playing music,” he said.

Looking back today, he said he really did not spend much time in school itself; however, one day was enough to change his life as he knew it.

During his senior year, students were required to put on a 30-minute performance and Hassle was asked to be one of the backup singers for a friend’s act.

But due to a lack of motivation, he missed out on all of the rehearsals. On the day of the performance, he made a last attempt to miss the show by coming in late.

However, when he arrived at school, his friend approached him in the corridor, telling him it was their time to enter the stage.

Hassle’s task was to sing an improvised, 20-second, soul outro.

That day, Adis Adamsson, the manager of TEN Music Group, was in the audience, scouting for a new music talent.

“During those 20 seconds, my manager, who I have today, noticed me,” said Hassle.

Adamsson approached Hassle

“There is a lot of music awaiting.

What is so great here [in Los Angeles] is that I can afford to take the time to be inspired. It is not like I am a journalist.”

– Erik Hassle after the show, expressing his interest in him as a musician and invited him to meet the rest of his team, and so he did.

“In that way high school turned out to be a catalyst,” said Hassle.

Today, Hassle lives with Adamsson and his producer, Tommy Tysper, in a house in the Hollywood Hills. He describes them as an additional family members of his.

Through their seven-yearcooperation, Hassle said they have a built up a strong bond.

“There have been ups and downs, but it has been an amazing journey,” he said. “And now we are here! It is crazy.”

Since Hassle was just out of high school when he signed, he was forced to adapt quickly to a musician’s rough reality and perform at high levels.

“It has been a stone-hard learning process,” he said. “Both in life and in the music business.”

In 2009, Hassle moved to London, where he lived for a year in order to reach a wider and larger audience.

He described London as a rough city, where he had to work hard and start over from scratch, touring around schools and playing his guitar.

At the same time, after his couple of his songs climbed the charts in Scandinavia and in one unexpected country in particular.

“In Denmark, it happened on its own,” he said. “My song, ‘Hurtful,’ got picked up through the radio and became a huge hit.”

He described this as a confusing time, with constant shifts from working his way from the bottom in England, to already being on the top in Denmark. came out, Hassle said he felt a bit stuck. That is when TEN and especially Adamsson steered him in the right direction, toward greater businesses corporations and audiences in Los Angeles.

He has been working in the city for two years now and

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ERIK HASSLE: The Swedish singer performs at The Echo in L.A. on Nov. 25.

about a year ago. He reasons that the move left him with more room to be inspired.

“L.A. has been rekindling in a way,” he said.

Today, Hassle writes songs on a daily basis, too many to be able to sing himself.

“I love the coincidence when a feeling reaches your brain from just playing a chord,” he said. “It is fun to write music that way, to improvise.”

About a year and a half ago, he started working with an instrumental track, adding the chorus and lyrics to it.

Today, that song is well known as “I Can’t Remember to Forget You,” performed by Shakira and featuring Rihanna. ended up at the bank of songs at RCA Records, Hassle’s American record label, which also happened to be Shakira’s, and that is where she picked up the song.

“I have L.A. to thank for that,”

he said. “It is like a bubble, a free-zone for creativity.”

He said a lot of other Swedish artists inspire him and that it is great that so many are making the move to Los Angeles.

“Now you just meet everyone here instead,” he said. “All the Swedes are here.”

The last couple of months Hassle has been doing a few guest-performances, featuring different artists’ music projects, and those are about to “pop up” soon for the public to see.

He also has another EP coming up, which will be released within six months.

“There is lot of music awaiting,” he said. “What is so great here [in Los Angeles] is that I can afford to take the time to be inspired,” he said. “It is not like I am a journalist.”

Louise Andersson can be reached at landers917@student.glendale.edu

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Vaqueros Season Ends at Patriotic Bowl Scoreboard R E S U LT S Cross Country: Nov. 7: State Championship women- third place men- eleventh place Women’s Basketball: Nov. 5: Citrus 0-3 L Nov. 7: Canyons 0-3 L Friday: 0-3 L Football: Nov. 22: Patriotic Bowl 30-22 L Men’s Basketball: Nov. 20: Pierce 60-53 L

UPCOMING Men’s Basketball: Dec. 12: vs. Cerritos 5 p.m.

Jan. 7: vs. West LA 5 p.m.

Jan. 10: at Citrus 3 p.m.

Jan. 14: vs. Santa Monica 5 p.m.

Jan. 17: at Canyons 3 p.m.

Jan. 21: at Bakersfield 5 p.m.

Jan. 24: vs. Antelope Valley 3 p.m.

Jan. 28: at LA Valley 5 p.m.

Jan. 31: at West LA 3 p.m.

FINAL PEP TALK: Coach Rome speaks to his team after a great 9-1 season that ended at the Patriotic Bowl.

– Sean Murphy

Women’s Basketball: Jan. 7: vs. West LA 7 p.m.

Jan. 10: at Citrus 5 p.m.

Jan. 14: vs. Santa Monica 7 p.m.

Jan. 17: at Canyons 5 p.m.

Jan. 21: at Bakersfield 7 p.m.

Jan. 24: vs. Antelope Valley 5 p.m.

Jan. 28: at LA Valley 7 p.m.

Jan. 31: at West LA 5 p.m.

Baseball: Jan. 27: at Cerritos 2 p.m.

Jan. 29: at Mt. SAC 2 p.m.

Jan. 31: at Rio Hondo 2 p.m.

Softball: Jan. 27: at Cerritos 3 p.m.

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Calendar On Campus EVENTS Holiday Ceramics Sale — Decorative and functional pieces made by students in stoneware, porcelain, majolica and raku will be on sale at the Student Center on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will help fund equipment and supplies for the ceramics program.

Holiday Toy Drive — The GCC Police Department and Circle K students sponsor an annual event to help needy students and families. Donations of new toys can be dropped off in boxes located at the police department, the student center, the library, admin-

Dec. 18. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the police department. For information, email agnese@glendale.edu. or call (818) 240-1000, ext, 5116.

Campus Clean-up — The SGI Buddhist club and the Alcohol and Drug Studies club sponsors a campus clean-up on the second and third Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Trash bags and gloves can be picked up at the help desk in the Student Center.

Swap Meet — The next event will be held in the upper parking lot on Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5805.

WORKSHOPS Math Review — Prepare for bashops held today at 5:30 p.m. and Friday at 2 p.m. in AS 103.

Contact Yvette Hassakoursian at (818) 240-1000, ext. 3130.

arT Art Gallery — “Packed and Jammed” Features works by nine

installation artists from the Los Angeles area. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Thursday.

MOVIeS Friday Flix — Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic “It’s a Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore will be shown on Friday at 12:30 in SG 334. Snacks and drinks are encouraged. Mike Petros will facilitate a discussion

Film Festival — The GCC Film by students and teachers on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in Kreider Hall and Death of a Twenty-Something” on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. An awards ceremony will be held on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the

auditorium. The event will feature the GCC Dancers, celebrity hosts and free food. Admission is $5

MUSIC Piano Recital — Students from the advanced piano classes will perform in the Auditorium Room 211 on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Vocal Choir— The GCC Concert Singers will perform classic and holiday choral works Sunday at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale. The performance will include music by local composer Morton Lauridsen. Admission is $10 general and $7 for students and seniors.

DANCE Dance Performance— Student dancers will perform choreography by faculty, alumni, students

and guests in the auditorium on Friday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. Admission is free.

No children under age 5 will be admitted.

SPECIAL EVENT The Burglary — “1971,” directed by Johanna Hamilton, which documents the famed FBI building break-in and theft, will be featured on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. in the auditorium, with a possible book signing between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., and a discussion panel with John and Bonnie Raines, two of the thieves involved in the break-in and Betty Medsger, the journalist who also be screened at 7 p.m. Hamilton will also be in attendance. The group will discuss the events leading up to the break-in and the importance of citizen responsibility and dissent in democratic societies. History Professor Marguerite Renner is organizing the event.

Around Town THeaTer

MUSIC

Glendale Centre Theatre — The musical version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 324 N. Orange St. Tickets range from $26 to $30. For more information visit www.glendalecentretheatre.com or call (818) 244-TKTS.

Glendale Noon Concerts — The First Baptist Church of Glendale features classical concerts on the

Alex Theatre — “Armenian Fairy Tales” will be performed on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. The show is performed in Armenian and tells the story of three imaginative children and their holiday wishes. 216 N. Brand Ave. Ticket prices range from $30 to $60. For information, call (818) 731-9091 or visit www. armenianfairytales.com.

month. A duo recital by Catherine Del Russo on oboe and Mark Robson on piano is featured today at 12:10 p.m. Free.

209 N. Louise St. in Glendale.

For details call (818) 242-2113.

Music Animated — “ active percussion exhibit, will be on display at the Brand and Art Center Saturday at 11 a.m.1601 free.

eXHIBITIOnS Photographic Exhibit — “Bruce Davidson/Paul Caponigro: Two American Photogra-

phers in Britain and Ireland” is on display at the Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino through March 9, 2015.

Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for students. Prices are higher on weekends.

Pasadena Art Exhibitions — “An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert and Their Circle” continues through Jan. 11, 2015 at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. “Stas Orlovski: Chimera” is also on display featuring the artist’s paintings and drawings based on Russian children’s literature and Japanese prints. Runs through Jan. 11, 2015. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors.

For details visit www.pmcaonline.org or call (626) 568-3665 Brand Library Art Center — “In Light and Shadows” features the artwork of M. Helsenrott Hochhauser, Amelia Layton,

Mountain St. in Glendale.

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

BookSmARTS — The Brand Library series of lectures continues with Kendall Brown, curator of Asian art at Cal. State Long Beach. Brown will discuss the Japanese art gardens of North America on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. is free.

Christmas Parade— Montrose will hold its 38th annual holiday parade along Honolulu Avenue

on Saturday at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Glendale, the Montrose Verdugo Chamber of Commerce and the Montrose Shopping Park Association. For information, call (818) 9700976.

Glendale Candlelight Tours — The Doctor’s House Museum at decorated in Victorian style and open for tours with live holiday music on Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Tree Lighting Ceremony — The Glendale City Council and Comunity Services & Parks will present live music by the Horace Mann Elementary School Chorus and the Nestle Choir at City Hall today at 6 p.m. Special lighting provided by Neptune Productions. For information, call (818) 548-2792.

Compiled by Sal Polcino

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LIFESTYLE

Zoo Glows for the Holidays

Photos by Jennifer Rodman

DAZZLING ZOO LIGHTS: The L.A. Zoo comes to life for the Winter Wonderland

extravaganza that greets visitors with glowing animals and real reindeer.

By Jennifer Rodman EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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Angeles Zoo has been transformed into a Christmas Winter Wonderland, with lights illuminating the entire menagerie.

The night starts off with LED lights greeting visitors with “Happy Holidays� allows attendees to stroll through the zoo and view the luminous extravaganza.

and enjoy holiday treats. The event is located away from the animals, except for the reindeer.

The inspiration came from Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, 4th District, who wanted to partner with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association to provide Angelenos with a holiday experience to replace the L.A. DWP festival of lights, which The event runs through the end of the

light show is a tunnel of lights and a miniature set depicting L.A.

Admission is $13 for adults, $11 for

Many areas of the Zoo are decorated into a magical Christmas wonderland

separate from daytime general zoo admission.

reindeer, visit with Santa on select dates

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