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Volume 106 | Number 5

Sartoris Field and Track Scheduled for a Major Makeover NEWS

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Sartoris Field to get major renovation by early 2016.

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Football season comes to an end with a tough loss at home.

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Conference Unites Community College Journalism Students

By El Vaquero Staff

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he Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) hosted its annual Southern California conference at Fullerton College on Saturday which featured keynote speakers, contests, workshops and roundtables.

The keynote panel consisted of Pulitzer Prize winners Rob Kuznia and Rebecca Kimitch along with their project editor, Frank Suraci. They discussed how their local story became a discovery of corruption in the Centinela Valley Union High School District, which out of all 80 districts, ranked last with the lowest performance grades.

According to their reports, in 2013 alone, Superintendent Fernandez amassed $663,000 in total compensation, twice as much as President Obama.

After the keynote, the on-thespot contests began. Students signed up in the morning for different contests including: news and opinion writing, critical review and copy editing. The contests gave students about an hour to write and submit entries.

There were a variety of workshops that appealed to may of the student journalists.

Managing editor for the LA Weekly, Jill Stewart, gave an insightful presentation titled “What You Need To Do Today To Get A Job Tomorrow.”

The presentation highlighted information for students who are just starting out in their journalism careers.

Deputy Managing Editor for reported.ly. Kim Bui held a workshop on “The Basics of Social Media Reporting and Bui explained how she uses social media for tweeting about news, building connections with via social networks.

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el vaquero: Glendale Community College’s newspaper staff poses with their awards after the closing ceremony of the Journalism Associate of Community College’s Southern California 2015 Conference at Fullerton College on Saturday. They took home seven awards that night.

Bui was a guest speaer at GCC’s Journalism Day last semester.

Another key workshop was “Internships and Entry-level Newspaper Options,” hosted relations for the California Newspapers Publishers Association.

He presented tips on how to create a successful cover letter and resume when applying, along with how to improve your skills

The conference culminated in an Awards Ceremony where the winners of the on-the-spot contests and mail-in submissions from the previous semester were announced.

El Vaquero’s Editor-in-Chief Anahit Kardzhyan received second place for copy editing and staff writer Melody Shahsavarani received an honorable mention for the on-the-spot news writing

contest. Writer Aidan Rutten received third place for opinion writing.

Former staff members went home with awards too. Rikard writing and Ally Perkins got fourth place for critical review.

Agnessa Kasumyan also won a fourth place award for opinion writing and Mark Nassim third place for his photo essay in the Insider Magazine.

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paring for the upcoming track season at Sartoris Field on Tuesday. The facility is going to receive a $940,000 renovation scheduled for completion by mid-February.

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Low Temperatures Bring Concerns to GCC

By Elie Georges

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average temperatures, the college has been experiencing a few temperature control issues, Advanced Technology buildings.

“It’s either too hot or too cold in the classrooms,” freshman Chauncey Behnam said. “When it’s too hot the classroom gets too stuffy and we get uncomfortable.”

The issue with the Library building is primarily due to the recent installment of the boilers, which generate hot air to balance out the cold air coming from the air conditioning system.

“There was an issue with was installed and needs to be replaced,” Director of Facilities Nelson Oliveira said.

Raypak, the manufacturer of the boiler yesterday.

There are two boilers that were installed on the roof of the library

over the summer as a part of the facilities’ Phase I of the Energy phase of the plan has not been The malfunction with the boilers had not been detected because there were no low temperatures that required the generation of hot air.

The defect in the boiler caused the classrooms on the second drop to nearly 62 degrees.

According to the Glendale College District Administrative Regulation 3580, which temperatures, all indoor work areas are to be maintained between between 68 and 76 degrees.

The bipolar temperatures also took a toll on the Advanced Technology building. Business instruct Sevan Gorginian, emailed the faculty complaining about the high temperatures in his Thursday night class at AT 107C.

“Last night (Thursday), that room was 81 degrees, with no windows or circulation,” Gorginian wrote. “It was a sauna.

With nearly 40 students packed in the room (with no window), the only option was to prop the door open.”

Gorginian said he called the facilities emergencies phone number, but it went to voicemail.

“The custodial supervisor is here in the college until 11:30 at night and he is the person who is supposed to be reached out for temperature control,” Oliveira said. “We can access our Building Management System remotely by computers in order to adjust temperatures in classrooms.”

ESL professor Richard Seltzer also participated in the email thread. He said that temperature control has been a chronic problem in the San Gabriel building.

“Facilities has always told me that the thermostat must remain exactly in the middle or it throws

the whole system off,’ Seltzer said in an email. “Students and unknowing instructors regularly move it up and down when the weather changes and it causes a period of very hot air or sometimes cold air until it levels off.

The malfunction with the Advanced Technology building, however, was the valve in the air conditioning system that generates cold air.

The second phase of the Energy Conservation Plan will address most issues relating to temperature control, according to Oliveira.

The facilities phone extension is 5555 for business hours emergencies. After business hours, the custodial services can be reached at extensions 6614 and 5323. The campus police can also refer emergencies to custodial services.

Elie Georges can be reached at ElieAlexGeorges@gmail.com

Sartoris Field Will Get Major Makeover

By Melody Shahsavarani

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he Board of Trustees has agreed to spend $940,477

which was last dealt with 10 years ago.

“It has gone past its useful life,” Trustee President Tony Tartaglia said. “If you look at the track now it’s showing quite a bit of wear and tear. It creates an atmosphere where injuries can occur.”

The suggestion was brought up by Ron Nakasone, vice president of administrative services, who said: “It was a very expenmoney this year to replace the track.”

Before deciding to fund the renovation of both the track and work with Mondo, which offered $800,000.

Representatives from FieldTurf USA, Inc., offered to re$100,000 more. After looking into the company’s previous work, the green light went off for FieldTurf.

working with the company. FieldTurf has renovated both Ohio State and the University of Arizona. Locally, they’ve worked on St. Francis, Harvard Westlake and Mater Dei. The funding is coming from the state instructional equipment and scheduled maintenance repairs money. This year the school received about $2 million. over a two year period. This year they are set to pay $450,000 and the remainder will be paid off in 2016.

FieldTurf will start the process during the week of Thanksgiving. During that time, they plan on bringing in the equipment and starting the mobilization.

The renovations will be completed by mid-February, before the spring semester.

The track team is set to start their training at the end of January, as a result they will use Glendale High School’s track Women’s Athletic Director John Cicuto.

Melody Shahsavarani can be reached at melody.shah1@gmail.com

Photo by Evelina Klchyan

TRACK AND FIELD: Student athletes run the steeplechase while preparing for the upcoming track season at Sartoris Field on Nov. 17. The facility is going to get a $940,000 renovation scheduled for completion by mid-February.

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Steps to Recovery Discussed at Conference T

he Armenian American Mental Health Association (AAMHA) held a daylong conference with six presentations on the topic of transgenerational trauma at the Glendale College auditorium Saturday.

The organization works to promote mental health as a professional practice, increase psychological knowledge, and improve and expand culturally relevant mental health services for the Armenian community.

The conference, titled “Transgenerational Trauma Following the Armenian Genocide: Developmental Perspective, Catharsis, Healing and its kind and featured prominent psychology and genocide studies.

“Because of the centennial of the Armenian genocide, we to look at the perspective of psychologists and mental health professionals on transgenerational trauma from the genocide,” said President of the AAMHA Board Adrine Avetyan.

Her hope was for the nearly 300 participants of the conference to cope with the grief that trickles down the generations of genocide

survivors.

“Yes, we know this has happened and yes, we are

graphic retellings of events from the genocide survivors. As the dimmed lights slowly regained

next?” she said.

Ani Sarkissian attended the conference with her mother.

“I want to understand the full complexity of how even the third or fourth generation of the the denial,” Sarkissian said. “That is fascinating to me. How has that solution?”

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remarks

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crying and muted applause could To segway into the next presentation, Shakeh Kaftarian took the stage.

“What I am going to do is run through some of the the emotionality away from my presentation,” she said.

Kaftarian discussed the nature of the trauma that accompanies the genocide survivors and how it can

Carla Garapedian, a documentary theme, Garapedian showcased excerpts of testimonials from genocide survivors. over the course of 30 years. They Shoah Foundation Institute.

“This collection has now Garapedian said. This allows researchers to study the longterm effects of trauma stemming from the genocide and the ways in which memories of events change over time.

The presentation included

Armenian community to survive and the long-term trauma they endured.

“I thought [the presentation] was very informative,” said Angela Pachanian, president of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at Glendale College. “I think yourself and see it from a holistic you understand what is really going on to address things properly and solve things rationally,” she said. adorned with artwork for visitors

COPING WITH GRIEF: During the Armenian American Mental Health Association’s conference on transgenerational trauma, presenters partake in a panel in which they address questions from the audience.

Kaftarian and America We Thank National Committee of America to recognize support from the American community.

After the second presentation concluded, Education Chair of the AAMHA Rita Avedissian awarded Yeretzian with a gift of recognition for artfully expressing and memorializing the suffering of the Armenian people.

The presentation that

coping, a concept he felt was important to highlight. While the conference offered a platform to further explore the past events.

“Seeing the testimonies from the survivors and victims … people actually went through,” that we want to educate people on.

view of Rwandan and Armenian

To round out the conference,

Donald Miller. Together with his wife Lorna, Miller interviewed 100 survivors of the Armenian genocide and 264 survivors of the Rwandan genocide. In his analysis, he walked audience

Skype to discuss healing and the steps to get there.

“Forgiving is not for the other,” place that you put yourself in so stronger and more centered.”

To demonstrate the process

groups.

Thereafter, Aaron Hass took the stage to look at the ways in which Holocaust survivors cope with past events and how this next generations.

His presentation was followed feelings of apathy, exhaustion and indifference as the immediate reactions following a catastrophe.

HEALING THROUGH ART: Artwork commemorating the grief experienced by Armenians was displayed in the lobby of the Glendale College auditorium during the Armenian American Mental Health Association’s transgenerational trauma conference Saturday.

eventually leads to collective commemoration, Pilavian said. attendee, connected with Pilavian

She left the audience with a series of questions: “Where are them? And how consistent are you in taking care of them?”

The day ended with a panel during which all the presenters addressed questions from the audience.

AAMHA hopes to continue with more conferences in the future.

Irene Abramian can be reached at ireneabramian@gmail.com

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Health Fair Brings Free Services to Community

By Elie Georges

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he 6th annual Glendale Health Fair at the Civic Auditorium on Nov. 7 drew a crowd of approximately 1,000 people.

In collaboration with the City of Glendale, the Armenian American Medical Society organized the event to offer free health services and education to the Glendale community.

Glendale college’s Scholars Club members also volunteered.

“We want to help prevent diseases and educate the community about medical problems,” said Dr. Serineh Melidonian, president of AAMS. community members, physicians, and representation from the Glendale area hospitals.

The services offered included free physician consultations, women’s health, dental care, eye examination, STD testing, mental health and family care services, all for free.

“To me this is the best day because we are truly doing something for the community … We are encouraging people to live healthy lifestyles by getting tested,” Melidonian said. “Each year we have had different types of cancer that we have detected either with mammography screening or the PSA testing here at this event.”

Haig Karsian, who is a pre-med student at GCC, found out about the volunteering opportunity through an advertisement on an ambulance truck.

“I’ve lived in Glendale my whole life and I thought it would be a great idea to give back to my community,” Karsian said.

Scholars and Global Medical Training member Tiffany Duarte was among the volunteers for the fair as well. She noticed that many of the people seeking services were not college students.

“Young people are probably not informed about this event because they focus on school, work and other things,” Duarte said. “Health is not their main concern.”

Dr. Harry Balian worked the cardiology booth. During his consultation with community member Zaruhi Poghosyan, he said that it is important for people to be proactive about

their health by routinely checking their cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

“He (Balian) gave me a good advice,” Poghosyan said. “I can’t afford going to the doctor every time I feel tired, so the doctor here told me what diet to follow and that I should drink less coffee.” health consultation was offered at the event.

In past years, the Armenian American Mental Health Association had a booth, but this year they set up a private consultation room.

“We are offering some brief self-assessments, consultations and even if we realize someone has severe anxiety, for example, we direct them to therapists,” said Vice President of AAMHA Anita Avedian.

In addition, on-the-spot mammograms were offered for Women

had

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Women’s Health booth to obtain information on where to get free Pap Smears.

“We are here to provide free services to women who do not have health insurance and to those who do not have any legal documents to apply for health insurance,” said Aylin Keshishian, a Public Health Department social worker who State Sen. Carol Liu was represented by District Director Talin Mangioglu. Liu has supported the Glendale Health Fair since it began in 2010.

Last year, Liu’s booth offered assistance with Obamacare. The senator could not attend the event this year because she was out of town.

“We have been involved in this event tracing back to our (state) assembly days,when it started out in one of the Armenian churches on Central (Ave.) — down in the basement,” Mangioglu said.

“It’s been incredible watching the growth of it and seeing it come to full maturity.” this year’s event by bringing in vendors, such as the American Association of Retired Persons.

According to Mangioglu, the different way every year.

The Glendale Health Fair is the product of an event that was initially started 20 years

Photo by Eric Bourse

ENCOURAGING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: The City of Glendale and Armenian American Medical Society hosted the 6th annual Glendale Health Fair at the Civic Auditorium on Nov. 7. ago to serve members of the St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, located on the corner of Central and Lomita Avenues. The services included free physicians consultations.

In 2010, the AAMS reached out to the City of Glendale in order to expand the event and offer it to everyone in Glendale.

Community Center and moved to the Civic in 2012.

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Support for Students With Disabilities Available on Campus The Instructional Assistance I am a liaison with students and

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them to the health center to get in English and math and testing rooms where students can take

there is a stigma surrounding the

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means someone that comes in doing the whole circuit three that student and show them how

According to him it is ideal

STRETCHING IT OUT: Visiting alumni Alejandra Chirino works out at

For the students not enrolled

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Aerospace Presentation

Photo by Anahit Kardzhyan UP, UP AND AWAY: Glendale College’s Aviation and Space Club hosted guest speaker, Erik Franks, center, who works in operation and business development for Masten Space Systems, on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Kreider Hall. launch videos. About a dozen students and faculty members joined Franks and Jonathan Hyman, club president, for the hour long presentation. Visit www.elvaq.com for the full story.

Photos by Sal Polcino VETERANS DAY: The Veterans Association of Glendale Community College held a barbecue Wednesday, Nov. 11 to raise funds for student veterans.

Feminist Society Fights for Women’s Rights on Campus P

opular culture likes to portray feminists as belligerent bra burners who blame men for every problem on Earth; the Feminist Society on campus offers a very different view. upfront about being inclusive.

“Anybody with an interest in feminism can join!” it reads and describes the club as being “intersectional.”

“Intersectionality existed for a real long time, but Kimberlé Crenshaw is the person that came up with the term ‘intersectionality feminism,’ and it basically means that women face oppression in varying degrees,” said Feminist Society founder Ani Gasparyan.

“For example, a white woman experiences sexism from a very different way than a black woman.”

There are many feminists

who think what applies to them, applies to all women equally.

The Feminist Society rejects this view, focusing on the plight of women of color, trans women, lesbians and white women.

They examine the different forms of oppression a woman can experience depending on what ent forms of oppression can work together to make life for some women harder than others.

The Feminist Society began during the spring 2015 semester, the second such club since 2014, the previous club failing to last very long. This one expects to stick around longer. “My goal is to establish us on campus to make sure there will always be a feminist club,” Gasparyan explained.

They meet to discuss activism and women’s issues.

So far things seem to be going well for them thanks to an aggressive effort for increased visibility during club rush, asking students

passing by their booth if they would like to join the Feminist Society and selling food to make outreach once got them heckled as “feminazis,” it appears to have been successful.

The club also supports the use of trigger warnings and send all members of the Feminist Society emails about meeting content ahead of time, likening them to movie ratings and consider the ating safe learning environments.

Vice president of the club Luz Martínez sees their main accomplishment so far getting the Feminist Society running, giving feminists a safe place to speak freely.

“If it wasn’t for Ani, then we wouldn’t have discussions like this, and this is already super important because these people who are coming to talk about it didn’t have a place on campus to discuss it with each other,” Martínez said.

“It’s hard for you to be in class and be like, ‘Oh hey, by the way, I’m a feminist,’ and have them take that in a positive way.”

It is telling how on both their to address the question: “Do feminists hate men?”

Gasparyan said it is what the Feminist Society is most frequently asked, and the club answers it by pointing out that the question is not if feminists hate men, but that “society constantly exhibits behavior that says that it hates women … so the right question to ask would be, if you’re not a feminist or a feminist ally, do you hate women?”

The Feminist Society meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on

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Patron’s Club Walks the Runway to Support Student Aid Programs

uture Stars of America was this year’s theme at the annual Patrons Club fundraising luncheon held at the Castaway restaurant in Burbank on Nov. 6.

The event featured an auction featuring Dodgers, Lakers and Clippers tickets and a fashion show, where students, patrons and supporters walked the runway in style.

The dresses were also available for purchase. Fashions were provided by Holiday Hats and Gowns.

The Patrons Club of Glendale Community College was founded in 1947 and provides funds for scholarships, student aid and activities on campus.

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Art Takes Wings in Los Angeles Story and photo by Shaira Arias

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rt — for some, it’s a painting, sculpture or even the composition of a song. For artist Colette Miller, art is a pair of wings painted on the facades of Los Angeles that remind people they can be the “Angels” of the Earth.

“I was driving a lot in Los Angeles and I’d see all these big empty walls,” she said. “I really started imagining in my mind what these buildings would look like with really big human size wings and what an enlightening free image it would be.”

The Angel Wings Project took off during 2012 after Miller spent sometime meditating and reflecting on all the negativity that surrounds humanity on Earth.

From its vibrant colors to its human size, the wings have become an inspirational photo opportunity for many tourists, residents and even high profile celebrities. Mayor Eric Garcetti is among the many to snap a photo with the wings.

In an effort to raise awareness of the arts and culture in Glendale, the City Council and the ACC, Arts & Culture Commission, collaborated with art curator Joy Feuer to produce temporary art installation for the city.

Within this effort, Miller has created her first unique mobile version of the wings for the city. The Glendale wings are made from reclaimed materials and are human-sized making it accessible for people to take pictures in front of them.

The Glendale Library’s Arts and Culture Community Relations Manager, Chuck Wike, thinks the wings are a great example of how art can be made from reclaimed materials. He also finds it great that they are mobile, making them accessible for community events around the City.

“I’d say Glendale Wings have been a success,” he said. “Once the first person takes a selfie or photo with the wings, then people understand and more people take pictures.”

[See WINGS, page 12]

TAKE PHOTOS: Visitors can take photos with Miller’s wings at 109 West Ninth St. Downtown in Los Angeles.

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THE ART OF MASCULINITY: David John Attyah, left and right, poses by his artwork while biology major, Meline Sarkissian, admires his paintings at the “Eros in Ruins” exhibit now showing in the campus art gallery located in the main library. The works will be on display through Dec. 3.

‘Eros in Ruin’ Works Depicts the Fragility of Man

By Ekaterina Nikitina The Art Gallery of Glendale Community College hosts the exhibit “Eros in Ruins” by Professor David John Attyah and features drawings, sculpture, and photography pieces, which were inspired by the masculinity of man.

Attyah began his career at

GCC 10 years ago. He earned his Master of Fine Arts degree at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Before that, he studied medical anthropology at Harvard University and politics at Princeton University, but decided that these sciences were not for him.

Attyah got his inspiration for “Eros in Ruin” after he saw all

the pictures of saviors and heroes from Western traditional art at the Prado museum in Madrid.

According to Attyah, in contemporary art history, women tend to be represented as either comforters or mothers, but it is men. Attyah said he is interested in intimacy, sadness, fragility and sort of anti-hero qualities.

The works in “Eros in Ruin” tell

viewers about the fragility of man.

The reliquary group was inspired by Greek antiquities and Parthenon marbles inspired some of the images as well.

“We live in a world where being fragile is the worst possible thing you can be,” Attyah said. “I think most of us feel fragile most of the time, so it is tempting to use images and pictures to think

through an alternative — a softer way of being.”

The exhibition is open now through Dec. 3. A reception with the artist will be held in the art gallery of the Library Building from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 21.

Ekaterina Nikitina can be reached at ekatnikit@gmail.com

The Broad: LA’s Newest Contemporary Art Destination

By Shaira Arias

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rom a vast blue stainless steel balloon dog to to a room coated in mirrors and multi colored lights, Los Angeles’ newest contemporary museum, The Broad, has it all.

Billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad and wife Edythe cut no corners after opening up their personal collection of artwork ranging from over 200 distinguished artists among them Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Roy Lichtenstein and Takashi Murakami.

The Broad opened its doors offering free admissions to the public earlier this fall. Since then, everyone from art connoisseurs to students and families all over California, have visited Los Angeles’ latest landmark museum. gift from Edythe and Eli to Los Angeles,” Director of Marketing and Communications Alex Capriotti said. “I think you really connect with your art side with what you’re seeing.”

The museum’s design is known as “the veil and the vault.”

Once inside the building, visitors are able to glance into the “vault,” which is used for artwork storage and laboratories. The “vault” holds more than 2,000 works of art.

With this concept, visiting The Broad becomes more of an experience rather than a simple trip to a museum. It serves the purpose through the history of contempodifferent decade starting from the 1960s to today.

might have about the artwork.

“I’ve gotten really wonderful feedback with people who are really kind of at awe and impressed at the art and how we are able to answer so many questions,” she in people when all of a sudden they see something in a way they didn’t even think they could and ful.” visitors pass by the Oculus Hall, which allows them to peek inside the “vault.”

room and leaves space only for the mind to admire his stunning ning of pop art culture continues with Andy Warhol’s acclaimed “Campbell’s Soup Can” and Roy Lichtenstein’s “I… I’m Sorry !”

Visitor Service Associate Trinity Singer says there are many things that make the museum stand out. One of them is the service associate program, which allows employees to enhance the experience for all its visitors by answering any questions they

from the millennium including is one of the museum’s longest and most visited artworks, Takashi Murakami’s “In the Land of the Dead, Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” measuring 82 feet long.

“The art itself here is incredand amazing,” Singer said.

The museum shares Grande Avenue with several other art and cultural destinations such as Walt

Photo by Iwan Baan

NEW MUSEUM: The Broad is located 221 S Grand Ave. in Los Angeles.

Disney Concert Hall, The Music Center and The Museum of Contemporary Art. The Broad’s honeycomb-like exterior, however, is a building that can’t be ignored.

In collaboration with The Broad, Timothy Hollingsworth, former Chef de Cuisine of Chinese of The French Laundry, is restaurant, Otium. It will not only showcase Chef Hollingsworth’s love for food, but also a casual yet elegant dining ambiance. Reservations are not yet available.

The Broad is open to the public everyday except Mondays.

Although reservations are not required, they are recommended due to the long lines of visitors.

According to thebroad.org, the

next available spot isn’t until January 2016.

Underground parking is available on Second Street between Hope Street and Grand Avenue the cost starts at $12.

“Hopefully the visitors are exposed to art that they have never seen before and it broadens their concepts as to what the art is,” Visitor Service Associate a painting on a canvas, it could be something as fantastic like the a giant blue balloon made out of stainless steel.”

Shaira Arias can be reached at sarias131@student.glendale.edu

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Music Faculty Performs the Classics at Recital

By Monica Astacio

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lendale College music professors showed off their musical talents during the faculty music recital on Nov. 5. The recital consisted of six classical performances.

“You pretty much get to see the masters at work,”said Kevin Louis White, a student who attended the recital.” They’ve dedicated their lives to teaching their craft to students and it was really awesome seeing them perform at their level.”

Adjunct professor Cathrine Card opened the show and was accompanied by Gayane Simonyan on the piano. She sang three songs composed by Aaron Copeland. Card is an active recitalist who frequently performs works by American composers. who performed two classical Sonata” by C.P.E. Bach and Syrinx by Claude Debussy. During her second piece the lights were turned down and she encouraged the audience to close their eyes to further enhance the music.

As the auditoriums lights

dimmed, all there was left was the beautiful music that came from “They are both really famous known them forever, but you don’t get tired of them because they are so special.” joyed the part in her performance got to picture where the song was most connected to the recital.”

Another student, João Hernandez said: “My favorite part was ‘Syrinx’ second piece and they tuned down the lights.”

“The cool part about it was every time she moved you could the texture of the music being in a minor key but still sounding happy.”

Next, Tobin Sparfeld and Dr. Peter Green took the stage.

Sparfeld sang two songs composed by Samuel Barber while Green played the piano.

Photo by Monica Astacio TEACHERS PERFORM: Peter Green and Mariné Ter-Kazaryan play classics from “Tosca.”

said Elijah Lopez, one of Sparfeld’s voice students. “During class he critiques us on how seeing him incorporate everything he’s been teaching us.”

Music history professor Dr. Paul Sherman played a few selections from the “6 Metamorphoses After Ovid” composed

by Benjamin Britten. He recently performed with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Mariné Ter-Kazaryan closed the show with “Vissi d’arte” from “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini, a song she had dreamt of performing one day.

“(Tosca) is usually meant for younger — in my early twenties

“We teach them not only to play or sing better, but hopefully about stage presence and how to prepare pieces that are musical and not just technically correct,”

and you need the chops to do it,” all those things that we tell them and present it at this recital.”

As the professors came out for their curtain call, the audience members rose to their feet.

“The thing you can grasp from these performances is how hard the musical faculty works,” Hernandez said. Overall the faculty sion on the audience.

that they are able to learn from how we perform, but but also just learn some news pieces they maybe haven’t heard before.”

Monica Astacio can be reached at m.astacio55@gmail.com

Comic ‘D’ Militant Entertains and Informs Students

By Aidan Rutten

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omedian, actor and writer Darryl Littleton, also known by his stage name “D’ Militant,” gave an insightful look into the history of African Americans’ inBarbara building on November 5.

The presentation, hosted by the sociology club, consisted of a little bit of a documentary, lecture, and a question and answer portion at the end. Littleton was clearly an entertainer, but was able to blend solemnity and humor as well as make some poignant observations.

“Black people found a way to deal with all [of] the pain and oppression—it was to laugh,” Littleton said. “They made jokes about their lives and about white people’s lives and it helped them get through their day.”

The presentation took the auof blacks in America, starting with the Civil War and going all the way up to modern times.

“Black slaves would imitate

their white masters in playful ways, and so that’s why people saw them as amusing,” said Littleton. “This gave way to freed one of the few ways blacks could succeed or get recognition.”

Taking the audience through the history of comedy as seen through the eyes of African Americans, Littleton, who also narrated his documentary “Why We Laugh,” touched upon some early black sitcoms and comedians, as well as the controversies surrounding those people. One notable example was the CBS sitcom “Amos ‘n Andy,” which was an extremely impactful radio show for having two African Americans as the stars. a television show, which gained immense popularity due to its humor, as well as criticism for its use of negative stereotypes of blacks. The NAACP, or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is an organization whose goal was and is to protect the equality of rights for all

people as well as to combat racial discrimination. This group, still prominent today, raised ethical concerns about the show “Amos ‘n Andy.”

“The NAACP thought that the show portrayed blacks in a negative way, and so they were hugely responsible for getting the show cancelled,” Littleton said.

Littleton discussed comedians such as Redd Foxx and his inworked “blue”, a controversial brand of humor, which was virtually unheard of in his time. Some of the comedians featured in the documentary included the Wayans brothers, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Rock and others, all of whom offered their views of the history of black comedy.

Perhaps the most fun came from the question and answer portion at the end, when Littleton told humorous stories about famous entertainers he had worked with, like Chris Tucker.

“We were behind a comedy club in an alley, smoking a joint.

Photo courtesy of D Militant

as it is nowadays, which explains why we were in an alleyway behind the club,” Littleton said.

Other anecdotes included a time when Katt Williams arrived unexpectedly at Will Smith’s house

asked her, ‘a few years from now, when you turn on the TV and see your friends with their own shows, how [are] you going to feel?’ And she said, ‘Thank you owes me a lot,” Littleton said.

Leslie Jones’ career. time. When she was thinking of

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Clash of the Pop Titans: Bieber or One Direction?

By Melody Shahsavarani

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wo highly anticipated albums

… on the same day. Justin Bieber makes a comeback with “Purpose” and One Direction will go on a hiatus after “Made in the A.M.” Both albums were released on Nov. 13.

Bieber shared with Ellen Degeneres that it took him four years to complete this album, while One Direction have in the month of November for half a decade.

Both artists have an enormous fanbase, constantly using the power of social media to market their albums. Tensions rose when Bieber said in a radio interview that One Direction’s team purposely chose the same release date, two weeks after he announced the date, in order to gain more publicity.

The question remains: Which

album is better?

There is no doubt that each improvement Bieber and One Direction have amassed. They’ve come a long way, from their songwriting and vocals to overall maturity.

Bieber’s long awaited 18 track deluxe album features prominent collaborations with rappers Nas, Big Sean and Travis Scott to other well-known artists like: Halsey, Diplo, Skrillex, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande.

The record starts off with “Mark My Words,” which Bieber admitted to Ellen it is one of the three songs about his infamous relationship with pop superstar Selena Gomez. The love ballad shows the vulnerability in his voice as he pleads to his exgirlfriend “I won’t let me lose you, and I won’t let us just fade away.”

The next three tracks are the of “Purpose:”

“I’ll Show You” is a slow ballad with an electronic beat produced by world famous electronic dance music dick jockey, Skrillex. It might make listeners feel sympathetic towards the 21 year old as it describes the downsides of fame and what it’s like to be judged for your every move.

“What Do You Mean?” is the rounded up the biggest names in the entertainment industry to participate 30 day countdown on social media, who helped spread the word about its release.

“Sorry” and “What Do You Mean?” make for the perfect dance tracks.. They both contain strong and catchy beats. Although “Sorry” elaborates on his heartbreak, Bieber doesn’t fail to make it the best single off the entire record with its uplifting tempo.

The two collaborations that stand out are “The Feeling” featuring Halsey, and “Love Yourself” with Ed Sheeran.

The track with Halsey illustrates the struggle that the “heart can be deceiving” and can be a magnet, you tend the question if you’re in love with them or with the feeling of love?

“Love Yourself” is created by British phenomenon, Ed Sheeran, whose vocals echo throughout the song, It reveals the story about a time in Bieber’s life that a majority of his fans never knew about. Though the lyrics, he tells the tale of a mystery woman who was dishonest and used his name to increase her reputation -thinking too highly of herself, and breaking his heart in the end.

On the other side of the pond,

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[Wings, from page 9]

right in time for the 2012 summer Bloom Festival in the Arts District of Downtown L.A. The wings shortly after not only grew in popularity within the L.A. community and the U.S but also became a global movement after being placed in countries all over

the world such as Mexico, Australia, Turkey and Kenya.

“I met all these street kids when I went to Kenya, they were living in court yards,” Miller said “A couple of the kids had been burnt to death,. I know my wings gave them spirit.”

Every wing is different from the materials use to its color making each one unique to its location. It may take Miller days to

Malik, who left the band in March. Some would argue that Malik was the strongest vocalist of the group, but this album does a couple of hours since she uses different applications such as paper, collage, paint, stained glass and plexi.

“I want to bring this genuine movement to areas with a lot of them to people who need the most hope,” Miller said.

This month Miller will be traveling with independent art curator Martha Perez to Cuba to

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not fall short without him.

Styles’ vocals now dominate most of this record.

The 17 track deluxe album opens up with the song “Hey Angel,” which Styles has tweeted about several times prior to its release. It resembles as a Coldplay song; with its guitar strums and peacefuls hums. Styles sings “Hey Angel do you know the reasons why we look up to the sky?” It’s the type of love song we’re used to hearing from the band. marked the departure of Malik. It proved to the world that they can be vocally strong by giving other members a chance to experiment with high notes. The pop-rock track serves as an anthem for listeners since it’s about thanking supporters instead of dwelling on people who are determined to steer others off their path.

“Perfect” the current single off the album, has had a successful time on the charts, but not on social media. Many listeners were quick to point out that the beat of the chorus is identical to Taylor Swift’s “Style,” which place wings its capital city Havana.

“I don’t know how it will be received in Cuba,” Perez said. “I think people are going to love it because it is hope that we are all angels and it is true so I think it will be well received.”

The Glendale Wings will remain on display through Nov. 31 at the Glendale Transportation Center and then will be moved to

was written about Styles, her ex boyfriend, after their relationship The beat fades entering the bridge Styles sings, “If you’re looking for someone to write your break-up songs about,” it becomes pretty obvious this is intended for Swift as she is well-versed in the world of penning break up songs.

“History” is beautifully written. Each member had stated what a special place this song holds for them. They’ve dedicated the track to their fans who have supported them since the start of their career, especially those who have stuck around through the ups and downs along the way.

The best contender of the two albums is “Purpose.” Bieber’s eclectic and his enticing vocals blend together in this chart topping comeback album.

One Direction promised they will be back soon after their break. Listeners can only hope the boys will continue on the path of producing more hits.

Melody Shahsavarani can be reached at melody.shah1@gmail.com

the City Hall from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31.

“After I’m gone I’d like to make a small mark that humanizes all of us in a good way and that it was collective and global,” Miller said. “I’d like to help the what background we all have.”

Shaira Arias can be reached at sarias131@student.glendale.edu

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S P O R TS Football

Men’s Soccer

Nov. 14 Nov. 13 vs. Santa Barbara vs. Rio Hondo Lost 40-39 Lost 2-1

Women’s Soccer Nov.13 @ L.A. Valley Lost 4-0

Volleyball

Cross-Country

Nov. 21 Nov. 18 @ Santa Monica State Championships in Fresno 6 p.m.

Vaqueros Close Season with a Tough Loss

By Sal Polcino

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missed extra point in the second quarter told the tale in a one-point loss to Santa Barbara on Saturday in the last game of the season for the Vaqueros.

The Glendale Vaqueros came out strong against the Santa Barwith a 72-yard run by running back Josh Martinez about two minutes into the game for the score.

A few minutes later running back Robert Jones took one in from the 3-yard line. The Vaqs led 14-0 at the end of the quarter.

Quarterback David Arriagi took one across the goal line early in the second quarter, but the missed kick would turn out to be the losing point in this close game

Santa Barbara came back with 21 unanswered points until Travis Custis ran for 36 yards and a TD in the third.

After Santa Barbara scored again on a 27 yard pass to J Sharsh, Glendale stayed in the game with another long run from Custis. The Vaqs leave the third quarter ahead by 33-28.

It looked good for Glendale as Arriagi connected with Nico Cantos for another TD in the early fourth quarter, but the Santa Barbara team came back with two more TDs and the win by just one point 40-39.

The Glendale Vaqueros end their season 3-7 and the Santa Barbara Vaqueros 5-5.

Photos by Tina Fernestam Sal Polcino can be reached at elvaqed@gmail.com

WIDE RECEIVER: Elonzo Griffen pulls down one of his four receptions in a crowd during Saturday’s game against the Santa Barbara Vaqueros. Glendale lost a hard fought game by just one point.

LAST CHANCE: Quarterback David Arriaga scrambles while looking for an open receiver in the

FOLLOWING THROUGH: completed pass from David Arriaga.

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Trautmann’s Future Forecast Looks Bright “My career goals are to become a sports journalist and hopefully, at one point, a soccer coach. I’ve always seen myself teaching kids something so why not soccer? Do what makes you happy.”

According to Bowen, family is important to Max and he has a great bond with his sister whom he adores. They were born a few years apart, however, the difference in age does not affect their close relationship, Max is the consummate big brother.

“It warms my heart to see the relationship he has with his younger sister Livvie,” Bowen

By Nancy Villalobos

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ven if it’s only a brief encounter with Max

what all the hypes about. He’s respectful and warm with an engaging personality that makes him an person easy to connect with.

He puts on a class act and his hard work and dedication are helping him to achieve his to be an exceptionally caring, understanding, charismatic and funny guy. He has a tremendous sense of loyalty to those he cares about and his mother said it’s obvious in the way he treats others.

“He would do anything for any one of his friends or family, he’s my happy boy; though he doesn’t keep his room clean,” Kit Bowen said of her son. “He’s also one of the most positive people I know with an exquisite sense of humor.”

This may be due in part to the fact that his parents met at an improv group. His mom, an entertainment journalist and movie critic, could be found on stage all the way through her ninth month of pregnancy with Max. According to his parents, one

advice and relishes their father/ son bond.

“Max is an analytical yet passionate player, he has great vision, he sees soccer almost as a chess game,” Steve said. “He was also a referee at a very young age. He was only 13 when he was threatening parents with an ejection if they stepped on the

was to an improv show. “My family frequently jokes around making funny voices and sounds just to get a laugh,” Max said.

“We are a very weird family.”

His father, Steve Trautmann, was a goalie and Max’s soccer coach. They traveled extensively for away games and tournaments.

Max said his father is the one person he can say anything to, he’s the person he goes to for

Steve said his son “is an extremely fair person” and referred to him as having a “well developed sense of justice.”

Both of his parents are supportive and can often be seen in the stands cheering their son on at many of his games.

Trautmann, from Burbank, California, has been playing soccer since his youth. He is in his sophomore year at Glendale

Photo of Max Trautmann by Nancy Villalobos

College and plays both the forward position and right mid He is the second leading scorer this season with 4 goals to date.

He is currently nursing a split top lip after colliding with the opposing team’s goalie during a recent match. This is all part of the game, injuries occur and players have to shake it off and carry on.

“There was a lot of blood initially but I got cleaned up and returned to the game.” Max said.

“My favorite soccer player is of loyal,” Max said. “He played with the same club for his entire career until leaving to go to the LA Galaxy this summer.”

Trautmann is well respected on his team by both his coaches and teammates, they sing him

Photo by Nancy Villalobos

GET THAT GOAL: Max Trautmann and the Vaquero soccer team compete against Moorpark on Friday, Nov. 6. The Vaqs won 3-2.

praises when asked about his performance and what he brings to the team. presence to the team.” Coach Laura Matsumoto said. “He’s consistent and always goes 100 percent. He adds a “gelling” factor to the team, especially She said she appreciates what he’s done for the team over the last two years. “Max is a great student athlete and all around player,” Victor Carrera, Assistant Coach, said. “He has a great impact on others on and off the “He doesn’t give up on any ball,” teammate Eduardo Lopez, who plays right full back, said.

“He’s always looking to score.”

“I wouldn’t call him just a teammate, he’s more of a friend who plays forward, said. “Since the day we met he’s been one of the nicest, most genuine people I know.”

“I tried to be an actor right out of high school and got a couple of small Nickelodeon parts, but nothing big,” Max said. “Also, I did duo stand up comedy routines with a friend and we wrote original songs, but then had to split up for career choices.”

Trautmann intends to transfer to Cal State Northridge because they have a strong soccer program that he hopes to be part of.

go to him before me if she needs someone to talk to, they’re best friends.”

Mark Nassim said he met Max in high school, they share a mutual respect for one another and have been friends ever since.

“It’s the kind of friendship where even if we don’t see one another for a couple of weeks, it’s as if no time has passed by...we’re on the same page,” Nassim said. “I think he’s an all around good guy, I see him as a friend for life.” on what the perfect day is in his eyes.

One of his favorite ways to spend the day is to play a game of soccer in the morning and then eat some Flame Broiler, one of his favorites, (he also holds a good pizza in high regard), followed by some video games, either FIFA or Halo.

Afterwards, he likes to relax girlfriend Jenni. “Also, I really like to be active so once a year I try to go backpacking because I love nature or I like to play Trampoline Dodgeball at Sky Zone and play basketball,” Trautmann said.

Jenni Bowers 26, has been in a relationship with Trautmann for just over a year and sees him as her soulmate. “This is the most loving man I’ve ever known and we complement one another very well.” Bowers said. “Though he’s three and a half years younger, he has such a passion in his eyes and he’s such a good listener. He’s driven, supportive, and off the market.”

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SPOTLIGHT on campus EVENTS

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Elections — ASGCC is holding spring semester elections in Plaza Thursday.

Academic Decathlon — The deadline to sign up for the ASGCC academic decathlon is 4 essary forms.

Thanksgiving Break — The

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dale.edu/boardoftrustees.

Tuesday.

LECTurE Food Talk —

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Vocal Jazz— Clare Delto presents a vocal jazz ensemble. The performance features vocal arrangements of jazz and other concert is in the main auditorium

ArT GALLErY

Parking — The Civic AuditoGallery — The GCC Art Gallery 3 p.m. Thursday.

arts professor David John Attyah.

Cultural Diversity Series — Dimitrios Synodinos presents a lecture on “Plutocracy� in Kre-

sculptures and photography pieces inspired by history and mythology. The exhibit runs Monday

FILM Fellini —

from 6 a.m. to noon. on Friday and -

Fellini and stars Marcello Mas-

Thursday.

Ceramics Sale — GCC ceramics students are holding a fall semester sale. Proceeds from the sale as bringing guest lecturers and

LOT CLOSurES

Teaching Lecture — Fabiola Torres presents a lecture on “An-

2 p.m. For more information call

a paparazzo journalist in Rome.

PLANETArIuM Afternoon with the Stars — Students and staff can attend a free lunchtime program highlighting the planetarium’s features. Jen-

MuSIC Saturday.

Concert Series — The GCC con-

Science Lecture Series — Javier Gago and Maria Kretzmann

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Classic Action — presents a free screening of the

p.m. Thursday. For more infor-

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MEETINGS

diversity and Conservation� in

Homework Help — Astronomy

Chamber Jazz— Chris Coulter and Cathlene Pineda present

Tuesday.

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rorists during a Christmas party

Board of Trustees Meeting — Rosemary Thursday.

around town EXHIBITIONS

THEATER

Photographic Exhibit

Glendale Centre Theatre — An adaptation of Joseph Kesselring’s comedic play “Arsenic and Old

glendalecentretheatre.com or call

the Glendale Centre Theatre lo-

MUSIC

Thursday through Saturday. For dalecentretheatre.com or call

“A Christmas Carol� runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 24. at the Glendale Centre Theatre at 324 N. Or-

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American Art� is currently on display at the Huntington Li-

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play. ‘Leading Ladies’ is a free

day thorugh Sunday. and the Seven Deadly Sins� are -

Glendale Noon Concerts — The Glendale City Church features free classical concerts on

EVENTS Western Talk — The Autry

St in Pasadena. For information

Collections� is also on display.

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Christmas Play— An adaptation

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Pasadena Art Exhibitions — “ Art of California Faience� is on

from sonatas composed by Alexander Scriabin. The Glendale

tington.org/freeday. Huntington

Community Labyrinth —

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Road in San Marino. Admis-

labyrinth made from recycled and organic materials. The Glendale Civic Center courtyard is located

full-time students. Prices are $2

visited during business hours.

huntington.org for more information.

Forest Lawn — “ From Fantasy to Reality� is on dis-

The free event is at noon today.

Montrose Harvest Market —

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Board Games Are Back

Photo by Monica Astacio SITAL:

By Monica Astacio

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hree mathematicians had one goal in mind when they created SITAL: to foster the analytical skills of students at elementary, middle, and high school levels via board games.

SITAL is a new board game brand aiming to bring ancient ideas back into the classroom.

One of its founders, Simon Guevrekian, held a workshop and mini-lecture at Glendale College on Nov. 13.

While Guevrekian says the goal is simple, the games themselves “take plenty of concentration.”

“They boost situational alertness and teaches the students to look two or three steps ahead and do the planning,” Guevrekian said.

About 20 teachers from Glendale school districts gathered at the interactive lecture to learn more about these strategy games.

Eighteen games were set up and ready for the teachers to play in order to gain hands-on experience.

The workshop introduced the idea of implementing the games in their classrooms. These thought-provoking games were collected from different civilizations and eras.

Fanorona, for example, originated in Madagascar and was used in divinatory rituals.

“What I like is that they are games from different cultures,” Psychology Professor Inger Thompson said.

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“We’re used to Monopoly or Scrabble, but these are strategy games ... they’re not chance games.

“Another advantage is that they make students think and analyze,” Thompson added.

Many of the games could be played with two to four players, college classrooms.

The instructors spent most of the workshop playing the games and some of them were quite complex.

There was a large group of teachers from the Glendale High School Special Education Department.

“I think this a great way to apply strategic learning to the classroom even for students with learning disabilities who think different than other students,” Teri Vessella, a teacher from Glendale High School, said. “It’s certainly another tool.”

Greg Martin said: “I think a lot of kids are hands on learners … they tend to gravitate to things where they can be physical with tactile and kinesthetic materials and that assists with the learning process.”

SITAL’s stragety games encourage students to interact socially while stimulating their minds.

Visit sitalgames.com for more information on rules, information and pricing.

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