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Volume I, Number I

February 14, 2012

Opportunities for Immigrant Students

By Vanessa Duffy

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tudents are one in the same when it comes to meeting the education requirements, but many don’t have an equal advantage, until now.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the California Dream Act into law on Oct. 8.

The California Dream Act is not the same as the Federal Dream Act, which grants a pathway to citizenship.

There are two parts to the California Dream Act that will assist illegal immigrants in their goals to achieve higher education effective January 2013.

The first part of the bill, which Brown signed in July, allows illegal immigrants to apply for private scholarships. The second grants access to Cal Grant programs for UC and CSU institutions.

Before this bill, a student’s immigration status would determine whether or not he or she would pay in-state fees, which are $36 per unit at GCC, or the out-of-state fee which is $181 per unit, in addition to enrollment costs.

“The Dream Act benefits us all by giving top students a chance to improve their lives and the lives of all of us,” said Brown in a statement.

To qualify for the state-funded financial aid, a student must meet the requirements of the AB540 waiver.

[See Dream Act page 3]

IN THIS ISSUE Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 News.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Opinion.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Center Spread.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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GOT BRAINS?: With end-of-semester projects due, finals coming up, and the uncertainty surrounding summer school, many students are feeling like the walking dead. Tas Limur, Christiane O’Shaughnessy, Matti Tangring,and Angela Warrick were among the 800 “zombies” atttempting to set a world record at the May 13 Downtown L.A. Zombie Walk. A full account of the event was published in the June issue of the Insider, Glendale’s student magazine.Visit www.glendalecollegeinsider.com for the Insider’s publication updates.

Occupy Sweeps Campus

One member, Leah Setaghian, called out “Show EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER me what democracy looks ccupy LA at GCC marched like!” with a megaphone and through Plaza Vaquero in the other members responded solidarity with the national day back in unison with “This is of action and national student what democracy looks like!”

Some of the 11 members raised strike day on Nov. 17.

After meeting near the first yellow posters with the words floor cafeteria at 12:30 p.m., “Democracy is not an auction. several members carried the Reform is our only option!” long poster they had created for above their heads, which they the event which said Occupy LA also chanted.

Setaghian explained that at GCC Rally. They marched Photo by Richard Kontas to the front of the San Rafael a week before the rally, WE ARE THE 99 PERCENT: The Occupy Movement has a strong Building where they chanted nonviolent protesters were campus presence as students protest the skyrocketing cost of education.

“Drop tuition, not bombs” and “Solidarity with Berkeley.”

[See Occupy, page 4]

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Michael Lao, the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department Chair, died suddenly in his sleep of a heart attack while visiting family and friends in the Philippines on Aug. 16. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. He is survived by his wife and fellow instructor, Faye Lao, who wrote the following eulogy for his memorial service.

Dear brother, sisters, family and friends.

To every one of us, Michael meant something special in our lives. To me, he was a teacher, husband, a friend, a mentor, and a role model of generosity and kindness.

It was through his eyes in the early years of our marriage that I understood the power of giving of yourself to help others, and how nourishing giving for the sake of giving and spreading help and joy to others could be for the spirit.

To you he’s a brother, an uncle, a friend, or father figure.

But what we share in common is that we all received Mike’s infinite generosity of heart, hospitality and care. Mike would always have a nice encouraging word to say to anybody he met, and always sought to be a mentor and teacher of life’s lessons. To his students, Mike was their dad away from home—someone who taught not only business skills but life lessons in how to be a decent and generous, giving human being.

FULL OF LIFE: Michael Lao, the Hospitality and Tourism Management Chair, was an inspiration to live life to the fullest.

In recent years, nothing inspired Mike more than to wake up in the morning knowing that he could contribute to growing a hospitality program at school and watch the program and his students’ lives and careers thrive under his guidance.

Mike had so much to give, so much that he wanted to do for others, that he never stopped moving, never stopped thinking of new projects. He was always in a hurry, because I believe that as a spirit, he knew his time was short on this earth and that he better appreciate every moment of it to compress his work and

play into one of his favorite mottos, “work hard, play hard.”

Mike used to always say “Life is short—be happy, don’t sweat the little stuff. Be grateful and be content.” Though I never wanted to believe he was hinting at feeling ready to move on. I would say to Mike that mom lived to almost 80, dad to over 90. Surely he had many decades left to work hard and play hard.

But he meant what he said — he was on borrowed time and made sure that every minute counted to make a maximum impact on everything he did for others.

There is so much more that

can be said about Mike that would take days, weeks to speak about. So many funny stories of his huge appetite for life, food and fun. He could outlast 20-year-old students on day field trips — like the Energizer bunny that can do two field trips, three meetings, eat four meals in one day, and still have energy and room for shopping and coffee at night.

No one who has ever met Mike and seen his enthusiasm for life can ever forget how [See Lao, page 3]

Letter to the Editor: Celebrating Diversity Dear Editor, I want to thank the El Vaquero and Ashley Carey for the story about the GCC Gay-Straight Alliance in the June 8 edition.

I have a couple of thoughts I’d like to share about the article, the mission of the GSA and tolerance.

It is vital to reinforce that the struggle for any group’s rights is a struggle for human rights. If we do not accept and respect the diversity and experience of the human race then we promote fear, abuse, violence and exclusion.

The GSA exists to initiate dialogue among the straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender,

queer, questioning, allied and, even, homophobic communities.

It is through dialogue that understanding and respect are established. In this regard I find the use of the word “tolerance” to be incorrect and unproductive.

Speaking for myself, I do not want to be tolerated. I do not want to censor anyone’s opinion.

It goes without saying that I do not want anyone to suffer violence but isn’t dialogue a key to averting violence?

Homophobia and many forms of racism, sexism, etc exist all around us. We must engage these attitudes to challenge these attitudes. The push for tolerance

and the resulting silence will help no one.

An important part of the GSA mission here at GCC is to raise awareness and support through our allies. Many people on this campus, if not in the LGBTQQ community, have LGBTQQ brothers, sisters, cousins, children, parents, friends, students, colleagues, etc. These people are our allies and it is of the utmost importance to give our allies the courage to speak up when they encounter homophobia or any other type of fear and hatred.

It is only the larger voice of humanity speaking out that will significantly impact the struggle

for human rights. Regardless of one’s political, social or religious views the world IS an unbelievably diverse place and I celebrate that diversity and choose to give voice to that diversity.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely, Mark Gens Co-advisor, GCC GSA Instructional Lab Tech, Studio Arts

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News: New Legislation Helps AB540 Students [Dream Act, from page 1] AB540 is a California law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. There are several qualifications a student can meet, but the most common is that the student graduated from a California high school or attended for three or more years.

That student will also be required to sign an affidavit.

While the AB540 legislation has provided a certain amount of relief for illegal immigrants, students had to pay out-of-pocket for tuition before the passing of the California Dream Act. “I’m not Mexican enough to go to Mexico so I’m stuck in between two worlds,” said AB540 student Andres Aguilera, 19. “I don’t need anything given to me.

I just want the opportunity.”

Aguilera came to the U.S. from Mexico when he was 4 years old. He is a member of

Voices Organizing Immigrant Communities for Educational Success on campus, which works to help pass the Federal Dream Act. The new law is opposed by many Republican politicians who say that it encourages illegal immigration and that it isn’t fair for legal students.

However, the California Dream Act states that qualified immigrants can receive state funding only after all the legal residents apply, thus creating competition among many students for a resource that has been significantly diminished.

“I know many students at this school who get financial aid and take it for granted,” said VOICES member and AB540 student Cynthia Gonzales, 19.

Although the California Dream Act encourages the futures of aspiring students, there are still some aspects that need to be

clarified.

The VOICES club panel organized a presentation about the details of the new law on Oct. 13.

“It is still unclear whether the financial aid will be ready

by January 2013 or if that is when students can apply,” said Greg Perkins, counselor for the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services on campus. “If it means that financial aid will be open to apply, then students wont see the money until fall of that year.”

Perkins has a handful of stories of students he has worked

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infected they are by his funloving, bright spirit and his famous appetite. He could kill half a dozen lobsters and more food in one sitting than anyone I know. He could peel crab shells faster than anyone I know, and he could drink the hottest noodle bowl without second degree burns. And he never got fat!

Mike was a teacher of life to all he met. A friend to those who were unemployed, misguided, confused, or beaten by life.

Always encouraging those who had lost faith in themselves and in life, he would know how to heal and renew hope for them when they were lost and discouraged. He found jobs for countless students, helped family members succeed at their jobs, inspired countless more to have focus and a sense of direction and purpose in life. And he did it all with a smile, and a promise of more gifts to come from him— with few thoughts for his own rewards.

I will never forget all of his lessons to me as a husband. Be

kind, loving, generous, patient, giving and forgiving. Always live for the moment and enjoy the day. Always be grateful for the day and for what tomorrow brings. And never hold a grudge.

Mike is looking at us with great amusement, love and care.

He is happy. He is exactly where he wants to be right now. He left this earth on his own terms-happy, peaceful, accomplished, and leaving a legacy of love to all he has touched.

He has a message for all of us.

Be happy. Be true to yourself.

Embrace today. And above all, embrace your future without fear.

You never know what pleasant surprises it may bring you.

And we have a message for Mike. Be in pure joy and light.

Be the bright spirit you always are. Enjoy your return to the Source, from where you came.

Return to the Source of your Grace and your bright light on this earth. The Source, our God of infinite love, joy, wisdom, and abundance. We love you. You are always in our hearts.

in the scholar’s program and was accepted into UC Berkeley. When she sent out letters requesting financial sponsorship, she received a letter from Homeland Security that her request had been denied and that she was on deportation investigation.

“America is not so rich that it can afford to waste all of its talent,” said Perkins.

Vanessa Duffy can be reached at vduffy399@student.glendale.edu

Search for Life at GCC’s Planetarium

By Derek Stowe

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with whose dreams have led to a dead-end road.

“A student came to me two years ago and she wanted to be a nurse,” said Perkins. “She had good grades in all her classes, glowing recommendations and hours and hours of volunteer work at hospitals. Cal State L.A. said she was accepted but they needed a copy of her driver’s license…. She never called them back.”

He also spoke of an Armenian student he worked with, who was studying to become a doctor. The student received high grades, was

he planetarium was filled to capacity last week for two showings of “Exo-planets: Searching for Life-Sustaining Worlds,” just one in a series of free 30-minute tours of outer space being offered every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

The colorful dome atop the Cimmarusti Science Building is an all-digital theater for viewing star fields in four dimensions. Students, visitors and faculty have been entering the Sky-Skan dome to observe the universe since fall 2003.

Computers simulate three dimensions of space and one dimension of time while audience members recline in seats by Recaro, the seat designer of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche.

“Exo-planets blew my mind,” said astronomy student Harrison Martin-Sandoval, 19. “It was breathtaking. I didn’t realize there were so many other solar systems with planets just like ours. I liked being able to see the different exo-planets up close.”

The latest advancements in technology, such as the orbiting Hubble telescope, have made it easier to identify planets orbiting other suns.

Some exo-planets lie within discussing the astronomy the Goldilocks Zone, a temperate involved, she controls the zone where water would neither size, angle and motion of the be completely frozen solid nor objects. steaming hot. Such planets may In “Exo-planets,” she traced be capable of supporting life. the orbital paths of the planets “That’s kind of the Holy Grail in each solar system chosen for astronomers; we would love by the audience. The colorto find life on other planets,” said coded elliptical rings made the planetarium director and host planets easier to recognize.

Jennifer Krestow. “As yet, we Most impressive was don’t know if zooming out any of these beyond the It was planets harbor Milky Way to life.” see what the “In the past galaxy looks few weeks, like from I didn’t realize there astronomers afar. were so many other have found E a r l y another 124 planetariums p l a n e t s , used oldbringing the fashioned with planets grand total opticaldiscovered mechanical to 687,” said, projectors Krestow, a ­­–Harrison Martin-Sandoval using who holds a dumbbelldoctorate in shaped body physics from the University of with many tiny lenses and an Toronto. “And Sky-Skan is good internal bulb. Compared to about sending software updates.” digital LED stars, their focus Before Krestow dims the is much crisper and brighter. lights for each show, she asks “But you can’t fly through the audience to lean forward space like we did,” said while she reclines all the seats Krestow referring to her ability automatically. Then she explains to digitally zoom beyond how nine computers drive the the night sky as seen from six projectors to super-impose Earth. “Griffith Observatory images of the night-time sky upon the underbelly of the dome. While [See Planetarium, page 4]

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Science and Technology: Planetarium Offers Much [Planetarium, from page 3] still uses an antique mechanical projector, along with the newer digital system.”

Human beings have mass, so by definition, traveling at the speed of light will never be possible, she said. Therefore, taking a ride in the planetarium is the best way to experience what that would be like.

Besides “An Afternoon with the Stars,” full-dome movies designed for kindergarten to fifth grade are available through the Science Center Outreach Program. Science center director Jean Lecuyer, who holds a doctorate in astrophysics, said he invites many K-12 students.

“We get about 4,000 kids a year,” said Lecuyer, who helps students discover how exciting science can be. “The the kids tell us, ‘Wow, this is cool.’”

Groups larger than 48 are split in two. While one group enjoys the planetarium above, Lecuyer and other science instructors direct science activities in the science center below.

Glendale Unified School District statistics suggest that the planetarium field trips and the teacher-training program

provided by the college in 2005 and 2008 contributed to the astonishing gains made by gradeschoolers in science.

The percentage of students who achieved an advanced score on their eligibility science test increased from 12 percent in 2007 to 39 percent in 2011. The percentage of students who scored below basic level decreased from 19 to 11 percent, respectively.

“It’s not all due to us, but we’ve helped push them in the right direction,” said Lecuyer. “We really like to see the expression on students’ faces when they discover each phenomenon we cover in the science activities. It’s a really good program.”

The first field trip of the semester was Oct. 11 when a group of 72 third graders arrived from Wilson Elementary School in San Gabriel.

Third graders usually learn about the phases of the moon, but teacher Jenny Mizokami said her class had been studying about the solar system and the elements. So, she requested the fifth grade program, which focuses on the solar system and molecules.

Their experiments covered light, energy, and the properties

Photoillustration by Dereck Stowe

INTELLIGENT DESIGN: The mysteries of the Milky Way are expl;ored in the Cimmarusti Science Building which features an all-digital planetarium dome.

of gas when let out of a balloon.

“Coming to the planetarium was a perfect fit because they got to see everything all tied in together,” she said.

Andrew Ngo, 8, said he

loved the planetarium and the “Molecularium” movie.

“It was good and fun. We zoomed into all the planets, and we saw the stars and the sunset. I learned about the solar system,

the atoms we’re made of, and things we don’t know about.”

Briana Valenzuela, 7, said that if she was going on a spaceship, [Planetarium, page 5]

Occupy Movement Sweeps Campus Community [Occupy, from page 1] being attacked by police at UC Berkeley after they joined arms.

The Occupy movement called a national strike day where students across the nation can protest in solidarity with Berkeley students, against police brutality and for Occupy goals.

“It is basically to honor the Berkeley students who were attacked by police when they were just linking arms,” Setaghian said.

“They were told by the chancellor of the school [Robert Birgeneau] that police have the right to break that up with violent force.”

Luke Ponnet, history major, wants students to know that Occupy LA at GCC is a civil rights and civil liberties group that is promoting the Constitution and Constitutional rights to speak out against government when it is overstepping its bounds. It is also a group that is dissatisfied with the way corporate greed has infiltrated the government.

“We need to get our voices heard,” he said. “We need to have our cause understood by the student body. If we don’t have a student body, we are nothing.

We are the masses. We are the 99 percent.”

While the rally went on, the Troy Davis Band performed during the same time. The music boomed from the loudspeakers and across the campus overpowering some of the group’s rally cries.

The Occupy group chanted during the band’s intervals and occasionally when they sang.

A small crowd gathered in front of them, while others stood at a distance taking photos.

The group staked a spot on the sidewalk leading to the plaza for the remainder of the rally. They cheered when an Associated Student representative yelled, “We also have Occupy LA over there!”

“We got a shout out by the student body, which is awesome,”

Ponnet said. “That was really cool to have the student body actually know that we were there.”

Jessica Farrell, the main point of contact for the group, said she was there to march in support of the students of Berkeley. Farrell and Sarah Gould are both the heads of the events committee for Occupy LA at GCC. “I am here to be a part of an educated group of people who want to be a part of something and although I have defiance inside of me from childhood, I have learned to grow out of that and know the right and wrong way of doing things,” Farrell said. “I feel that I want to be part of a group that will give respect and not be cocky in the sense that we are doing the right thing or the wrong thing.”

After the rally ended, the members moved to the San Gabriel Building for an informal meeting where they discussed the protest and future events.

“It was not as powerful as I

wanted it to be,” Ponnet said.

“Mostly because the students at GCC were having a musical rally, which was good. The music was awesome, but we couldn’t overpower the DJ or the PA system. In the future, if we do a rally, we would want to make sure that we don’t schedule a rally around another event especially one with a PA system.”

Ponnet joined Occupy LA at GCC after he heard the college had meetings and has been involved for about a month. He has participated in the Occupy movement in Downtown LA, Occidental College and Pasadena.

“I really feel for the movement especially the student’s concerns about the movement and unemployment,” Setaghian, a political science and history major, said. “We are about to enter the workforce, but there is nothing out there for us. That was a big thing for me.”

Nov. 17 was declared National Student Strike Day by Occupy

Colleges. A large rally was planned at Cal State Dominguez Hills where various colleges planned to meet. Many in the group had classes in the afternoon and were unable to attend.

For Farrell, who is an anthropology and psychology major, school is important. As much as she would have loved to join, she realized she could not miss class since she is trying to transfer from GCC. Farrell first heard about Occupy LA at GCC after Gould approached and asked if she had heard about the movement. She researched about it and attended the meeting.

“I felt like this is the movement that could open the doors to all other movements in the sense that it could give people the power instead of the corporations having the power,” she said. “It would be enough to move forth in smaller things.”

Angel Silva can be reached at asilva827@student.glendale.edu

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Campus Planetarium Searches For Life in Other Galaxys [Planetarium, from page 4] she would bring her teacher.

“Because I have snacks and Bachy’s (a dipping sauce for snack foods),” said Mizokami.

Zooming through outer space will require plenty of snacks. “A one-way trip to Mars would take six months with existing technology,” said Krestow.

“The hardest aspect of space travel for humans is dealing with zero gravity,” she said. The heart, the muscles and bones begin to atrophy within two weeks without exercising against gravity.

Staying informed about the universe is important. According to JPL’s asteroid watch site, a 67-meter object will soon come within 300 million miles of Earth. In 2029, another one, the 270-meter asteroid Apophis, may even collide with the blue planet.

“If it does, it would be enough to take out an entire city,” said Krestow. “Or, it could explode on impact with the atmosphere causing huge meteors to rain down. If it hits a shallow part of the ocean, there would be a much bigger wave than if hits deep.”

The free exhibit today and next Wednesday will explore the moons of the solar system, particularly of Jupiter and Saturn. Upcoming exhibits are posted outside CS 257.

“Spontaneous Fantasia, the Omnicentric Universe” is a monthly audio-visual concert performance and is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Adult admission is $15 and $7 for children under 12.

In it, artist/programmer/ composer J. Walt Adamczyk dazzles the audience with live animations of his own universes, planets and trees. Adamczyk won an Academy Award in 2006 for technical achievement.

“The hardest aspect of being director of the planetarium is that people don’t know when shows are, or that we even have a planetarium,” said Krestow.

Due to a low turnout, the $15 planetarium show “Evening with the Stars” will not resume until February.

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

Derek Stowe can be reached at derekgem@yahoo.com

Come Show Your School Spirit

Photo by Richard Kontas

SCORE!: Joseph Wiggans represents everything that’s right with school spirit!

By Marlon Miranda

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ans don’t win games the players do. But who do the players lean on in the closing moments in the decisive seconds of a game? Who do they depend on for motivation during a tough stretch? It isn’t called home field advantage for nothing.

Imagine the disappointment of the home team as they get booed when they have the ball, or the shock of hearing the visiting school’s chant! This happens in most sporting events in Glendale.

Stands are filled with fans of the opposing school and the Vaquero faithful are nowhere to be found.

Grant Lee, psychology major, has attended GCC for two years.

However he has never attended a game or a rally. He loves sports, just never got into it on a community level.

“It’s not like a university; it is just a community college,” said Lee “I might be more inclined to support my school team. I just don’t see the point of it in a community college.”

Where is the pride?

When student’s graduates from Glendale, their diploma will have GCC written on it. If they are not ashamed of where they got their education, then why be ashamed of supporting that same school team?

Community college might be just a mean to an end to some students a two year stop before transferring to a university. Why not enjoy it for all the school has to offer?

There is nothing more thrilling than being apart of an electrifying crowd when hundreds of voices turn to one and chant for a mutual advantage, cheer with every success and groan with every misstep. Fans get to watch the transformation of a player into a star and a team into a powerhouse.

It’s like watching a reality show, but with more action.During GCC sporting events, some parents show up, maybe a girlfriend or two. But no fans of the game or of the school.

How can the Vaqueros enjoy their home field advantage when the opposing school brings more people, louder people and people who have a love for their school?

Nathan Serrano, a nursing student has a love for sports. He tries to attend as many home games as possible; he has been humiliated multiple times while attending games.

“It’s embarrassing to be like a lone wolf out there. You scream as loud as you got, and others feel like it’s not cool to cheer. My single voice is drowned out by a herd of voices from the other team. I tried bringing friends but no one seems to be into it,” said Serrano.

Lack of school spirit is hurting GCC, without a fan base teams won’t be afraid to play in Glendale. There are no rally monkeys in the stand or upside down hats. Where is the tradition?

The beauty and pageantry of collegiate sports is a traditional right of passage most don’t ever get to feel. Student’s should show a passion and represent their school, their future Alma mater.

Once a Vaquero, always a Vaquero!

Marlon Miranda can be reached at MMIRAND721@student.glendale.edu

Campus Comments What is your opinion of the recent decision by the California Medical Association to call for the legalization of cannibas sativa (marijuana)?

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“I agree that it should be legalized because it comes from nature and anything that comes from nature is good.”

“It could improve the economy, but I don’t think it would benefit the young.”

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City Council Fired Up Over Disaster Training Story and Photographs By JANE POJAWA The City Council is still glowing over the emergency training undertaken Feb. 11 by the county fire department in conjunction with La Cañada Properties.

Various scenarios were enacted in a vacant, singlefamily residence on Houseman Street that has been slated for demolition in preparation for construction of the Town Center development.

Fires were lit within the house, and different stations were called to respond in a manner appropriate to the emergency. Fires were ignited and extinguished throughout the day, and in the final scenario, the entire hose was allowed to become an inferno — before being thoroughly doused and then bulldozed.

The fire inside the house at times reached 2000°, while fire helmets are built to withstand temperatures of 500° — a situation that caused one helmet to melt and another nine to require replacement, English said. No one was injured during the training.

“I was amazed by the amount of strategy involved,” said La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Greg Brown, who was allowed into the house for one of the training scenarios. “Thank you [to the Fire Department] for keeping us safe.”

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, fire claimed 384,000 houses in 2010 and 2,640 people died in those fires.

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ans of Greek mythology who are still reeling from the pain from last year’s snooze fest, “Clash of the Titans,” shouldn’t avoid this year’s visually stunning but flawed fall blockbuster, “Immortals.”

“Immortals” is directed by Tarsem Singh (“The Fall,” 2006).

The screenplay is by sibling duo; Charley and Vlas Parlapanides and is adapted loosely from the ancient Greek mythology of Theseus.

The film stars Henry Cavill of the “The Tudors” as the film’s hero, Theseus, a peasant trained by an old man, played by John Hurt (Ollivander from the “Harry Potter” films). That old man is actually Zeus in disguise, played

by Luke Evans (“The Three Musketeers,” 2011).

The plot thickens when King Hyperion, played by Mickey Rourke (“Iron Man 2,” 2010) who is on a quest to find the Eprius Bow and unleash the Titans to destroy the Olympians and claim himself as a god, raids Theseus’ village and kills his mother and makes him a slave. Hyperion isn’t exactly an ideal house guest.

Theseus escapes with the help of an oracle, Phaedra, played by

Frida Pinto (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” 2011) and a thief, Stavros, played by Stephen Dorff (“Bucky Larson,” 2011). The trio then embarks on a journey to slay Hyperion.

Singh continues his signature style from his previous films, “The Cell” (2000) and “The Fall,” and creates a visually stunning movie. From the gold and sparkling costumes, the large set pieces cleverly blended with CGI and striking cinematography, Singh’s art direction is a constant treat for the eyes.

Singh offers a contrast to the gorgeous imagery with its beautifully choreographed yet brutal action scenes. Most of the fight scenes move at a brisk and violent pace. There are also quite a few scenes in slow motion but it isn’t overdone and is mostly used when the gods partake in the battles.

Despite being eye candy, the storytelling and editing aren’t as graceful. Unlike Singh’s magnum opus, “The Fall,” “Immortals” lacks character development as well as exposition.

Although established in the mythology, Theseus’ relation to the gods is only explained as “he’s been touched by the gods.”

Audiences unfamiliar with Greek mythology might be

ARMED AND DANGEROUS: Theseus, played by Henry Cavill, is one angry peasant bent on revenge in Tarsem Singh’s visually stunning new epic “Immortals.” confused with the names of the gods as most of their names aren’t mentioned.

There are major changes to the mythology as well. Theseus’ famous battle with the minotaur is in the film but it’s context and scope is significantly changed

to match the rest of the film’s plot. There are also deaths of Greek gods in the film which are drastically different from their fates in the ancient tales.

Although these changes may come across as disappointing to some viewers, the changes

‘The Shape of Things’ Rocks Theater

By Angel Silva

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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lendale College’s opening of “The Shape of Things,” Neil LaBute’s dark insight into the nature of art, beauty and relationships, opened Oct. 19 at the auditorium to a full crowd.

Written in 2001 and produced as a movie in 2003, “The Shape of Things” revolves around the relationship between Adam (portrayed by Manouel Ohaneysan), a socially deprived college student, and Evelyn (played by Amanda Fontoura), a beautiful grad student searching for a way to

“change the world” vía art.

As time progresses, the relationship between the two begins to have life-altering changes on Adam and the people closest to him. Those changes end up dissolving the bonds between Adam, his old friend Phillip (played by Ryan Rogers) and previous love interest and Phillip’s fiancee Jenny (portrayed

by Mitra Pashayi-Marandi) — all for the sake of Evelyn’s art.

LaBute’s plays aren’t known for happy endings or feel-good stories. They’re sordid, dark glimpses of the human experience — love, lust, betrayal, obsession over physique — and “The Shape

of Things” is no exception.

GCC’s interpretation of “The Shape of Things” lives up to the expectations of what a LaBute play is supposed to play out.

Scenes are well acted, with a soft tonality that quickly shifts to one more sinister as Evelyn begins to work her way with Adam. The play begins with Adam meeting Evelyn at work at a local museum in Clarkson, a small college town, as she prepares to spray a penis on a censored museum sculpture.

Adam, having little previous success with women, is taken aback when he manages to obtain Evelyn’s number and takes her on a date — an event that sets

Evelyn’s plan to metamorph Adam into art in motion.

As the play progresses, Evelyn begins to work her way in between Adam’s relationships to Phillip and Jenny, who are planning to get married. Arguments arise, betrayals occur and a simple visit to the local coffee shop is laden with suspicion.

The final scenes are what leave viewers murmuring and shuffling in their seats, as Evelyn raises questions on the nature of beauty that we’ve all asked ourselves at various [See Theater, page 9]

are understandable considering the convoluted nature of the mythology as well as simplifying and condensing a story for a twohour movie.

The editing towards the end stumbles. Some of the transitions between the three major battle scenes that occur at the same time prevent the viewers from becoming emotionally invested in each one.

There is also a very noticeable continuity gaff during the death of a major character. His mouth is covered in blood in one shot, then the next shot shows his mouth clean, and then back to being covered in blood again.

It is by no means a perfect film or completely faithful to the mythology but succeeds in creating a visceral and visually satisfying experience. Most importantly, it’s entertaining.

The movie runs 110 minutes and is rated R for strong bloody violence and a scene of sexuality.

 Eric Bourse can be reached at ebourse741@student.glendale.edu

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Take a Trip Downtown for a Pleasant Art Walk

By Isiah Reyes

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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very second Thursday of the month, thousands of people from all walks of life congregate at the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk to admire works of art.

That was the original intention.

But since the Art Walk began in September 2004, the artwork has become the second attraction at this event. The main attraction is now the music, food, and nightlife experience.

This month’s Art Walk seemed like an alternate version of Bourbon Street, with live music on street corners and tourists wandering around looking for things to buy.

For those who do go for the art, there is a lot to enjoy.

The artwork inside the galleries is fantastic. It ranges from photography, to paintings, to elaborate sculptures to pottery.

Some artists even create the work on the spot so people walking by can witness how it’s made.

The art in all the galleries differs greatly, from humorous pieces to sinister drawings. There is something to cater to every taste.

There is also live music in different galleries, such as The Hive Gallery, which had a DJ mixing his beats. In addition, vendors sell jewelry, clothing and books.

Food is also a big draw at this event. Competition is strong as food trucks compete for sales in an alley that is packed to the brim with people. Some of the trucks include Lobsta Truck, Slammin’ Sliders, Slap Yo Mama, and the The Bun Truck.

In fact, the food has such a grapple-hold on the event that it could be called “Truck Walk” or the “Food Walk” and people still wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.

Inside the Temple of Visions art gallery, patrons really take in the art and the venue has a lot of space. The Hive gallery on the other hand is tight and gets hot and stuffy.

Every gallery offers its own ambiance. Most of the galleries are on Spring Street, but they scatter over the surrounding blocks. All the galleries are free of charge.

The police officers at intersections help pedestrians cross the street because there are just so many people. It’s the people wandering around with no interest in art who drag the experience down. All they add is the smell of booze and marijuana that permeates the air. They block sidewalks and most of them don’t even enter a single gallery.

Back in July, a baby lost its life and a mother was severely injured when a Cadillac lost control during a parallel parking

GOT BLOOD?: Every second Thursday the LA Artwalk brings food and culture (and sometimes anime vampires) to the masses. maneuver. Even though the car’s driver, about 22 years old, passed initial DUI investigations and didn’t appear to have been under the influence of anything, more officers are present than in the past.

More officers on patrol is a good thing. Once the Art Walk finishes around 10 p.m., the after parties begin in bars and nightclubs and go on as late as 2 a.m. With so many people in the area, things could get out of hand.

One trip to the Art Walk could either be cheap or expensive, depending on what you do. Street parking is free after 6 p.m. but

with so many people, there is practically no street parking available. Parking in a lot is typically between $5 and $12.

The food is reasonably priced.

Although the event can be hectic and the focus has shifted from art to the nightlife, it’s good that such an event even exists.

It takes away the stigma that downtown only has homeless people and nighttime zombies roaming its streets.

Businesses and restaurants near the Art Walk also want to impress possible patrons and draw attention, so they’ll possibly have better service that night. Not

necessarily a guarantee, but one can hope.

Overall, those interested in art and want to see some really creative work, this is definitely the place to be. Those not into art and just want a place to go with friends and have a good time, this is also the place to be. Either way, everyone should visit the Art Walk at least once before they can’t get the chance to.

For more information, go to http://www.downtownartwalk.org.

Isiah Reyes can be reached at haisikin@gmail.com

Theater Department Presents Avante Garde Play [Theater, from page 8] times and in various relationships.

Questions like “Why can’t my significant other change those irksome habits of theirs? Why won’t that person notice me?

Should I try and change this person for the better?” leave the audience with a sense of guilt and longing.

The four actors (yes, it’s a fourperson play) support each other effectively and bring something unique to each of their roles.

Ohaneysan appears nervous at times, and his acting lacks believability on occasion (particularly when Adam is angry), although that may just add to Adam’s nerdy, insecure character.His acting improves somewhat as Adam’s transformation from not to hot

takes place, although flecks of nervousness can still be seen.

However, Ohaneysan does well for his first performance at GCC. Fontoura’s acting fully fleshes Evelyn’s character, etching out the saccharine mask in which a cold, calculated face of indifferent artiste lies. Her quips are accentuated by the way she makes facial expressions, rolling her eyes when facing an opposing opinion and making cutesy faces when cajoling Adam into making substantial life changes, such as getting a nose job.

Rogers’ performance fits Phillip’s overt, anxious persona well, acting like an angst-ridden teenager stuck in the body of a college junior. His over-thetop responses to any real or

perceived attacks to his person (mainly coming from Evelyn) make him entertaining and painful to watch, depending on the context of his scenes.

Pashayi-Marandi portrays Jenny as a sweet, down-to-earth woman, insecure about herself and her future. Throughout the play, her insecurity about getting married and about Phillip’s characteristics play a pivotal role in her actions and decisions — a role that Pashayi-Marandi fits well.

The scenery is simple, consisting of wooden crates, Art Deco stools, a replica of Michaelangelo’s “David,” a few props, and a set of walls that convert to a bed with the flip of a board. The walls aren’t always the center of attention, as the actors perform on and off stage.

Actors perform amid the crowd at times, giving the play a dash of interactivity that makes the audience a part of the cast. The penultimate scene breaks the fourth wall as Evelyn addresses the audience.

Music is limited to small snippets played during scene shifts and, although short, helps carry the pace along. Most of it sounds like something out of an Amon Tobin soundtrack mashed with classics from the Baroque era — perfect for capturing the sense that things can only keep spiraling more and more out of control than the previous scene.

Lighting is used to great effect, as various scenes are set by the patterns of the lights. A parkside chat, a lovemaking scene and a visit to a plastic surgeon are all examples of what visuals

the lights and the simple decor provide. A projector sets the backdrop for each scene, shifting from abstract backgrounds such as inkblots and Cubist squares to concrete ones like a courtyard or a doctor’s office.

All in all, “The Shape of Things” is an edgy trip into the nature of art and beauty. It’s not the best of plays to take a date to, but it’s good for those looking to question the nature of their relationships. Adult themes and language are the norm — audience discretion is advised.

“The Shape of Things” will run Nov. 3, 4, and 5 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. General admission is $10, student and senior admission is $8. Groups of 10 or more people pay $6 each.

Angel Silva can be reached at asilva827@student.glendale.edu

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SPORTS

Join An Aerobics Class On Campus

By Isiah Reyes

EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

T

he five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit, but in Eddie Lopez’s running aerobics class, the greatest of these is spirit.

Lopez teaches three running aerobics classes and is also the coach of Glendale College’s cross country team and track and field for both men and women. He said his running classes have a strong sense of team unity and there is a lot of friendship between students.

“I train them like I do my cross country team,” said Lopez, who is starting his 7th year as head coach for track and field. He was assistant coach for 18 years prior to that.

The purpose of the class is to work toward getting into better shape. It is an introduction to running aerobics as a lifetime activity. There is no prerequisite and all students come from different walks of life.

One of the runners in Lopez’s class is David Karapetyan, a history major, who has enjoyed running and playing soccer since he was 4.

He is nicknamed the “Terminator” because he destroys his competition on the track.

This is the third time he has taken the class, which he attends Mondays through Thursdays.

He said it improves his physical conditioning and relieves stress.

“It’s too easy for me on a treadmill,” said Karapetyan. “I’m trying to get better and maybe join the track team.”

Lopez encourages his best runners to try out for track and field. But others in the class are just looking for a good workout.

Karapetyan said he likes the running class because sometimes they run in courses that are offcampus.

One of the courses is called the church loop, which has the class run a two mile course off to a church and back. Lopez said he has to watch out for cars and dogs along the way and said that safety is very important.

Another runner in the class is Peter Karamanani. He has been taking the class for a year and a half and also takes the class Mondays through Thursdays. He wants to stay healthy and plans to join the military, so he takes this class to stay fit. Although

running has its physical benefits, Karamanani said that running helps more in a psychological sense.

“If you’re running up a hill, your body just thinks about quitting a million times,” said Karamanani. “It really takes a lot of willpower to keep at it and not give up.”

Karamanani has smoked for five years and quit about a month ago.

“Around my first semester coming here, I would be partying all night, smoking, drinking 40 [ounce bottles of beer], eating hamburgers, and the next day coming out here and running like an animal,” said Karamanani.

“But I’m older now. I’ve mellowed out.”

He said that taking this class is motivation to stay off cigarettes and live a healthier lifestyle.

All the runners realize there are no shortcuts to any place worth going, and Lopez gives his class an analogy to drive the point home.

“Our bodies are like credit cards,” said Lopez. “We either pay now or we pay later. Some of our bodies have higher interest and we have to work harder to burn it off. If you wait later you have to pay more interest.”

Claudia Alvarez, one of the athletic trainers, runs and participates with the class.

She was on GCC’s inaugural women’s soccer team and also on the women’s basketball team. She has a bachelor’s in kinesiology from Cal State Northridge and she played on their soccer team.

“Coach [Lopez] does a good job with supporting everybody and having everybody work together,” Alvarez said. “It’s hard to run by yourself, but when you’re with other people who keep pace with you, it is very helpful.”

She added that the class gets her adrenaline going and that it’s a good way to burn calories.

Another runner in the class is Jessica Kaugl, a business major.

This is her second semester taking the class and she attends it on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She joined because she felt she wasn’t pushing herself hard enough.

Now that the class has improved her running form and helped her lose weight, it has made her enjoy the experience even more.

“As it’s helped me get into better shape, I’ve made healthier

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OFF AND RUNNING: Students in Eddie Lopez’s running aerobics class run the Indian run, which improves endurance and team unity.

choices in other aspects of my As the runners run around the life,” said Kaugl. “I’ve noticed field, Lopez follows and shouts I’m eating better and trying to out words of encouragement to live altogether healthier because his group.

I’m noticing the results of the “He’s really encouraging to running class.” the beginners One aspect all the “Coach [Lopez] and a little bit runners agree on is harder on the the fact that the class faster people,” does a improves teamwork Kaugl said. and encourages The runners with camaraderie. are graded supporting “We all by class encourage each participation other, and we each and attendance. have our own kind There is also and having of goals to challenge the Cooper’s us ourselves to,” said Test once a Kaugl. “I pick out month.

The ,” a few people who mile and a run a little bit faster half run tests a –Claudia Alvarez than I do and then I runner’s fitness challenge myself to try and keep based on how fast they run, up with them.” from very poor being the worst One of the runs in the class that category to superior being the improves team unity is called the best category. The guidelines for Indian run. The runners line up in the categories change based on a single-file line and then begin the person’s age and sex. running around the track. The If a male is between the ages person at the end of the line has of 13 and 19 and has completed to sprint to the front, and then the the Cooper’s Test in around 16 next last person does the same. minutes, he would end up with This keeps going for three laps. a very poor ranking. In contrast, They take a break, and then do if a woman older than 60 years it again for another four laps. completed the run around 16 “The Indian run stops the good minutes, she would end up with runners from showing off and a superior ranking because of her teaches them discipline,” said age group.

Lopez. “And the slower runners Aside from the training and feel they’re a part of the group, so tests, the students in the class they both meet in the middle.” have to write a paper about the

good job

everybody work together

different stretches they do before each run and explain why they do them. They also have homework, which is to walk at least 30 minutes a day outside of class.

Lopez said that his students are very honest about that.

Most of the runners like the different terrain and weather conditions that come along with running in the courses that are off campus, something that cannot be found indoors.

“It’s not an easy class; it’s not like being in a fitness center,” said Lopez. “I make them work here. But I also realize that they all have their limits, so we have to put it together. It works out well.”

Some of the students have marked their calendar for the 5 kilometer Turkey Trot, a fundraiser that benefits the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. It will be held on Nov. 24.

The runners who partake in it most likely would not have dreamed of running in this type of competition had it not been for this class. To many, this class is life-changing.

“I love it,” said Kaugl. “It’s one of my favorite classes.”

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Calendar On Campus RALLY Glendale Community College — Help bring awareness to the local community about GCC. Rallies will be at the corner of Mountain Street and Verdugo Road. Banners and posters will be provided. Meet at 5 p.m. in front of SM267 (next to the upstairs cafe). Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and the Student Activities Office.

Thursday, May 4 and 5. For more information, call (818) 240-1000, ext. 3033.

EVENTS Spring Carnival — Fun, games and a $2 pie in the face toss. A GCC Leo Club fundraiser for the L. A. AIDS Walk. Thursday in Plaza Vaquero from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Leo Club. Saturday in Parking Lot F from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pizza Sale — Buy a slice or a combo with drink. Sponsored by the EOPS Club. Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Outside the AD building.

Cinco De Mayo — Celebrate the holiday. ASGCC presents a dance show and other festivities.

May 5 in Plaza Vaquero from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL Mike Wheeler’s Celebration of Life — The campus community will hold a Celebration of Life for English Professor Mike Wheeler.

Open to all. Today in the Auditorium from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

LECTURES

Campus Clean-Up — Join with ASGCC members on a campus wide clean up. Thursday in and around Plaza Vaquero from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Humanities/Social Science Lecture Series — “State of the Earth: A Planetary Check-Up.” Speaker is GCC geography professor and sustainability coordinator Mike Reed. Thursday in CS177 at 12:20 p.m.

Car Wash — To benefit the L.A. AIDS Walk. Sponsored by the

“Pongo in Peril: Orangutans and Rainforests in Borneo” —

Speaker will be Biruté Galdikas, considered the world’s foremost authority on the orangutan. Free.

Seating is limited to the first 350 people. May 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A book signing will follow the lecture at 8:30 p.m

FINANCIAL Financial Aid Fair — Financial aid information and prizes will be available for students. May 10 in Plaza Vaquero from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5916.

SERVICES Evening Child Care — Services are available for 2 to 5 year olds. Free or low cost. Monday through Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Offered by the GCC Child Development Center. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5665 or 3340.

MOVIES “Blood Diamond” — Enjoy a movie and refreshments, donations appreciated. To benefit

Funds for Darfur. May 5 in SC212 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Friday Flix: — A screening of Steven Spielberg’s 2001 film “A.I.: Artificial Intelligence” on Friday. Then on May 6: Director Rob Reiner’s 1987 film “The Princess Bride.” Films are free at 12:30 p.m. in SG 334. Discussions led by instructor Mike Petros after the screenings.

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5918.

National Nurses Week — Join the Nursing Department for “Research Across the Curriculum.”

May 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Student Center. Snacks will be served. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5270 or 5878.

MUSIC

PLANETARIUM

Faculty Recital — The first in the Spring semester series of concerts and events from the Music Department. Free. Thursday at 12:20 p.m. Auditorium Stage.

“Spontaneous Fantasia” — A real-time animation created live for the full-dome digital theater

by J. Walt, an award winning programmer, artist and composer. May 7 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.

No late arrivals. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5275.

Invitational High School Choral Festival — Choirs from local high schools join the GCC choirs.

Coordinated by Jayne Campbell.

Free. Tuesday at 7 p.m. Auditorium Stage.

CAREERS Technology Career Fair — Learn about majors in various GCC Technology division categories. Tuesday in Plaza Vaquero

ASGCC Join Student Government — Petitions available in SC201.

Now through May 6. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 3033.

Around Town POKER Poker Tournament — VW Dads Club. GCC’s Power Soccer program is holding a charity fundraising event. $50 buy-in gets you $500 in chips. Prizes will be awarded. Saturday, starts at 6 p.m. 1728 Canada Blvd. For more information call Cindy Wells at (818) 951-7323 or Kelly Wong at (213) 300-3638.

FESTIVAL 10th Annual Armenian Festival — Glendale Civic Auditorium.

Featuring costumes, music and dance troups, games, food and pasteries and more. 1401 N. Verdugo Road. Saturday from 1 p.m. to midnight and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 For information call (818) 500-1343,

or visit www.arswestusa.org.

THEATRE “George Gershwin Alone” — Pasadena Playhouse. Hershey Felder portrays Gershwin, the first popular composer to use jazz as the foremost musical element in the serious concert hall. Tickets prices for this 10th anniversary performance vary. Through May 8. 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena For more information call 626-356-7529 or visit www. pasadenaplayhouse.org.

“The Chairs” — A Noise Within. This Eugene Ionesco production is directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. 234 S. Brand Blvd.

Runs through May 21. Ticket prices and times vary. For more information call (818) 240- 0910.

MUSIC

formation call (818) 242-2113 or visit www.fbcglendale.net.

“Noche de Tango 2011” — Alex Theatre. Tango singers Carlos Bosio and Esther Segovia, with a 5-piece tango orchestra conducted by Maestro Dino Durand and the Buenos Aires Dance Company. 216 N. Brand Blvd. Saturday at 8 p.m.. Tickets prices vary.

Photo/video recording is not allowed. For more information call (818) 243-2539 or visit www. alextheatre.org.

EXHIBITIONS “College Night 2011” — LACMA. Free admission to all college students with ID. Explore the special exhibition “David Smith: Cubes and Anarchy.” Also “Human Nature: Contempory Art from the Collection.” Thursday at 8 p.m. Free parking in LACMA lots. Resnik Pavillion.

Dou Grazioso — Glendale Noon Concerts presents Flutists Mark Frankel and Ruth Kasckow. They will perform Baroque, Classical and Modern works. Free in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St. Runs from 12:10 until 12:40 p.m. May 4. For more in-

“Magna Carta” — LACMA. One of only 17 surviving manuscripts, this 1217 charter, issued in the name of King Henry III, from the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford will be on display. Runs through May 5. Ticket prices and hours vary. Art of the Americas Building, level 2. 5905

Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information call (323) 8576000 or visit www.lacma.org.

“Facets of Asia: Photographs

by Sandra Chen Weinstein” — Pacific Asia Museum. This exhibition documents daily lives and religious practices in India and China. Runs through Sunday.

Ticket prices and hours vary. 46 N. Robles Ave., Pasadena. For more information visit www. pacificasiamuseum.org.

WELLNESS Free Health Clinic — Open Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. or until full. 134 N. Kenwood St., third floor, room 330. For information visit www.glendaleclinic.org.

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