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October 26, 2016

Volume 108 | Number 4

Decision 2016

Who Will Win in November? Final Debate

EDITORIAL:

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woman with over 30 years of experience, and a orange man who’s known to the world as a reality television star. Take your pick for the next commander-in-chief. Back in April of last year, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced her second run for the presidency. A shy two months later, a misogynistic, racist, erratic man known as Donald J. Trump announced his presidential bid. No one really expected him to make it this far, just like no one expected him to run after his 2012 failure. With just two weeks away from one of the most anticipated presidential elections, El Vaquero endorses Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. Clinton is determined to see the middle class prosper. She supports the “Fight for 15,” a campaign that pushes for higher minimum wages in individual states and cities. She notes that rural areas may not be able to handle this significant increase. Her plan also involves a “debt-free” tuition at four-year public colleges and universities. The tuition will be calculated based on family income. Loan repayment and interest rates would also be determined by income.

Trump’s economic plans are seen as a slippery slope. A member of the higher income club, Trump would cut the top income tax bracket to 33 percent from the current 39.6. The wealthy would benefit most from his overall tax proposals, with the top one percent of income earners receiving, on average, a tax cut of $214,690 in 2017, according to the Tax Policy Center. Clinton would keep taxes the same for most Americans but add an additional bracket for the rich. The income from that would be used to pay for programs like her “debt-free” tuition. Her campaign is calling the higher taxes on the wealthy, the top 4 percent who earn more than $5 million. She effectively creates a new top bracket of 43.6 percent. And those earning more than $1 million a year would be subject to a minimum 30 percent tax rate. About 92 percent of her tax increases would fall on the top one percent. [See Choice, page 2]

Winners and Losers By Morgan Stephens

tudents and faculty gathered on the plaza at GCC to watch the third and final presidential debate on Thursday between Democrat, Hillary Clinton and Republican, Donald Trump. The two candidates squared off with polarizing viewpoints on issues regarding immigration, gun laws, abortion, the WikiLeaks controversy, foreign policy and the economy. Chris Wallace, Fox News anchor moderated the debate. Earlier this week, Trump was criticized for his most controversial comment thus far in his campaign, insinuating the election process was rigged against him, and he therefore would not accept the results if he lost on Nov. 8. “I will look at it at the time,” Trump said, twice refusing to answer Wallace’s question on whether he would accept the outcome should Clinton win. “I will keep you in suspense.” On the issue of gun laws, Clinton said that with 30,000 deaths per year

due to gun violence, she wants to close the loopholes but not abolish the Second Amendment. Her opponent spoke about his support from the National Rifle Association (NRA). “I am a very strong supporter of the Second Amendment. And I am — I don’t know if Hillary was saying it in a sarcastic manner, but I’m very proud to have the endorsement of the NRA,” Trump said. On the issue of abortion, Trump, an antiabortion rights supporter, argued that as president, he would make sure to put prolife justices on the court. In response to this, Clinton, a pro-abortion rights supporter, said she was in favor of protecting Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to abortion. “So many states are putting stringent regulations. I will defend Planned Parenthood. . . I will defend Roe v. Wade and I will defend women’s rights to make their own healthcare decisions. We have come too far to have that turn back now,” Clinton said. Trump disagreed. “If you go with what Hillary is saying, in the ninth month, you can take the baby and rip the baby out of the womb of the mother just prior to the birth of the baby,” Trump said. “Now you can say that that’s [See Debates, page 5]

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Proposition 67: A Vote That Counts By Suzanna Barkhutyan and Anasig Boghozian

ur environment is in a state of crisis with global warming and toxic waste polluting our cities. There needs to be global awareness for this cause, as it is something that affects us all. Countless people believe in helping other humans and animals, yet the emphasis on saving our environment seems to be overshadowed. Our environment is our home and we need to preserve it not only for our generation but all the generations to come. In the 2016 election ballot, there are various propositions pertaining to education, health care, firearm as well as environmental issues. Proposition 67 is in reference to the ban on single-use plastic bags. Senate Bill 270 enacted the ban on single use plastic bags, but due to opposition, this issue is being reinstated to a public vote. It is crucial to note

that the majority of the opposition is coming from the American Progressive Bag Alliance. Voting against this proposition and overturning this legislation would mean a heavy profit to this alliance. We as students are not environmentalists nor seeking any profit in proposing voting “yes” on Proposition 67 and upholding the current bill. We are rather interested in keeping our earth clean and healthy; in return, we hope for a greater tomorrow for all humanity. To keep this bill in place, grocery and other major convenience stores in California are required to charge an additional ten cents to reduce the usage of plastic bags. Although many consumers may not be fond of the charge being implicated, it reinforces its citizens to bring their own recyclable bags in order to eliminate these charges. As mentioned by Ballotpedia, there have been more than 151 cities and counties in California

in which this ordinance has gone into effect. Senator Kevin de Leόn, a co-author of the bill declared, “We are doing away with the scourge of single-use plastic bags and closing the loop on the plastic waste stream, all while maintaining and growing California jobs.” Many Americans may not be aware of the harmful effects of the overproduction of plastic bags. When plastic bags become waste, they end up getting burned or becoming pollution. The burning of these plastic bags causes toxic gas to be released into the air, which in turn, harms the environment. This chain of events continues with the polluting of our oceans and streets. This pollution in the ocean destroys important components of the living system, which consequently starves the oceanic animals. According to Worldwatch, “At least 267 different species are known to

have suffered from entanglement or ingestion of marine debris, and plastic.” This has a direct influence on human health as we consume many of these underwater species. The result of this consumption can be life threatening as it can cause mercury poisoning, birth defects, and cancer. This “invisible” issue has a large adverse effect, - it touches everyone and everything. It is not only affecting ocean life but has a massive impact on human life. By voting yes to Proposition 67, you will be reducing the toxins that cause many damages to life all around and create a healthier environment for all. The question that needs to be addressed is what kind of life are we leaving for our children and their children?

Anna Boghozian and Suzanna Barkhutyan are former GCC students who are currently enrolled in Master’s of Social Work program at USC

El Vaquero Endorses Hillary Clinton [From Choice, page 1] Throughout the campaign, Trump has stood by his unethical slogan “Make America Great Again.” His plans won’t make America great now or in the future. He wants to go back to the times where many were ostracized. “I want to send the message. ... America is already great. But we are great because we are good, and we will respect each other,” Clinton said. Immigration has been one of the most controversial topics for both candidates during their campaign cycle. Trump has emphasized on building his wall along the U.S./Mexico border and having Mexico pay for it, along with wanting to deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants. In the last presidential debate when moderator Chris Wallace asked Trump about his losing immigration policy and reform, he responded with labeling latinos as “bad hombres.” His first hour in office, he would get rid of “those people.” Secretary Clinton has stood by her plans to continue Obama’s path on the DREAM Act, emphasizing that the “dreamers” should have a clear path to citizenship and be fully integrated; promising to make it happen within her first 100 days in office, according to her campaign website. Clinton’s immigration policy include allowing all individuals (citizens or not) to access health insurance by buying into Obamacare if they so choose. She said in a town hall back in March they should have the option to purchase health insurance under the provisions of Obamacare if they can afford to. Currently, the

Affordable Care Act does not allow undocumented individuals the right to do so. Trump has also singled out Muslim Americans for ridicule. He would make Muslims face discriminatory immigration hurdles. He said, that majority of the Syrian refugees coming in are “radical Islamic terrorist.” Clinton has said she does not condone his measures of safety, but states she would only deport “violent criminals, terrorists, and anyone who threatens our safety.” She has a record for public service as First Lady of Arkansas and the United States, U.S. senator, and secretary of state. Trump has a record number of debts, unpaid taxes, and sexual assault allegations--as well as a litany of racist and misogynistic statements . His derogatory comments towards women, childlike temperament, and insulting actions towards the disabled makes him incompetent to hold office. Having access to the nuclear button and codes under his control puts Americans at risk. Since the release of the decade-old tape of his “lockerroom talk” with former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush, a multitude of allegations have been raised agianst the candidate. His bickering antics have no place in the White House. Clinton is the most qualified and best suited candidate. She has fought for women’s rights, stands for the LGBT community and listens to the voices that need to be heard. The United States needs to prepare to cast its vote on Nov. 8 for the first female president.

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HILLARY: Former First Lady, Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton could soon become our nation’s first female president.

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Local Ballot Measures to Improve Quality of Life By Diane Roxas

ocal ballot measures affecting Glendale College funds, transportation improvements and Los Angeles housing are in for the looming Nov. 8 elections. Measures M, GC and JJJ, if approved, will directly affect students and residents in the area. Measure GC will increase taxes for GCC District taxpayers by $21 a year per $100,000 assessed property value to provide $325 million bond funds for the college to use for campus facilities upgrades. “It is important to recognize that the $325 million authorization for sales of facilities bonds will help us to deal with a lot of infrastructure on the aging facilities,” college President David Viar said. If approved, Measure GC will include plans to purchase and remodel the Civic Auditorium for instructional purposes and replace Sierra Nevada and the Aviation

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MEASURE M: Students ride the bus across the Verdugo campus. Measure M will improve and expand public transportation if approved on Nov. 8.

and Arts building with new upgraded, instructional facilities. Upgrades will include earthquake safety and security features as well as access for students with disabilities. The measure also proposes to buy land to build a parking structure and possibly a new instructional facility for the Garfield campus.

There will be yearly audits in place to make sure that the funds are being used for plans stated in the proposal. No money could be used for salary increases or purposes other than facilities. Measure G in 2002 was the last time voters approved a bond for the school. It gave the college $98 million for facilities upgrade.

It was used to build the current parking structure and the ongoing Sierra Vista building. As well as a $22.8 million upgrade to the Garfield campus including a 38,000 square foot building with classrooms, career center and administrative offices. In 2014, with the funds from Measure G about to be used

up, the Institutional Planning Coordination committee assessed the school’s needs – conditions of facilities and projected enrollment – and came up with a facilities master plan that was approved by the board of trustees in 2015. “We started looking at how we could pay for the estimated $600 million that have been identified in the facilities master plan,” Viar said. “We looked at the very limited funds available from the state for facilities. We looked at getting money from donors and that is very limited in the colleges. The only option that was seen as viable by the board was going to the voters to ask for authority.” Measure GC needs a 55 percent voters’ approval to pass. Measure M will affect the entire Los Angeles County, which proposes to improve public transportation as well as develop highways and local streets. In a fact sheet released on the website of Los Angeles County [See Local Ballots, page 4]

Dueling Democrats Duke it Out in the 43rd District By Diane Roxas

emocrats Laura Friedman and Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian are fighting for a seat in the State Assembly this November for representative of the 43rd district. The district includes Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Franklin Hills, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. The State Assembly convenes at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Out of the eight candidates, they came out as the top two winners of the primary elections held June 7 with Friedman garnering 31.9 percent with 24,372 votes and Kassakhian gathering 24.3 percent with 18,618. The new primary process elevates the two top-scoring candidates to the general election even if they are from the same party. They are competing to replace outgoing Assemblyman Mike Gatto who cannot run for office due to term limits. Friedman has been a member of the Glendale city council since 2009 and is now in her second term. She has served as mayor of Glendale in 2011 through 2012. “I’ve been a councilmember for more than seven years and it’s an extension of the work that I’ve already been doing in the community,” Friedman said. “I just see a great need and I’ve been able to address a lot of important issues locally but a lot of the policies that impact the community come from Sacramento.” Before entering politics, she worked in the film and television industry for 20 years prior to opening her own small business in 2001 that specializes in vintage jewelry and the arts.

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STATE ASSEMBLY: Democratic candidates and opponents, Ardy Kassakhian and Laura Friedman pose in their respective campaign headquarters while gearing up for the Nov. 8 election.

“I bought my first house in Glendale and got involved in neighborhood issues as a homeowner and resident,” she said. “I decided to get into a position where I could have more impact, which was running for city council.” Kassakhian, on the other hand, has been Glendale’s city clerk since 2005 and was re-elected twice for the position. He was the youngest person to ever be elected for public office in Glendale. “Working in city hall – working with local businesses, members of the community and individuals – I see every day how government works for people and how sometimes it can be an obstacle for people to overcome to be able to do the things they want to do,” he said. “That gives me a much more unique and deeper understanding of government.” He is a homegrown candidate who attended public schools in Glendale and graduated from UCLA with a degree in history. “I decided to run for State Assembly because I think that now is a very important and critical

time in our state,” Kassakhian said. “We have had an economic recovery but that economic recovery hasn’t touched every single life. We really need a vision for California that is going to have sustainable growth.” Both candidates stress the importance of funding education. “I think we need to better fund education all the way from kindergarten and preschool up to college,” Friedman said. “We have to realize that investing in education is really the best investment that we can make and it will pay back in terms of being able to keep businesses in California and attract businesses here.” She also talked about exploring public-private partnerships in curriculum development to align the curriculum and develop a workforce with the skill set that large employers want for their businesses. Kassakhian stressed the importance of graduating from college without debt. He promoted making college more affordable by stabilizing tuition rates.

“One of the things we can do is increase the funding for community colleges and one of the ways of doing that is through Proposition 55, which I support strongly,” he said. “Education is important and it should be our top priority. When you get an education it opens up doors to you.” Housing affordability is one of the struggles that many residents of the district face. Both candidates have stated the need to require a percentage of new developments be dedicated to lowincome tenants. One of the differences in their opinions is on where to place these new developments. “The lack of affordability is directly related to availability,” Friedman said. “You can track the number of units that have been built in Los Angeles with the growth of residence. We have not kept up with the pace of that growth. And as we haven’t kept up, the prices have risen steadily in regards to that demand increasing and that demand not being able to be met.”

She explained that by not having enough housing units available, the prices of renting or buying residential units have increased and that allowing the creation of more developments can make housing more affordable. Meanwhile, Kassakhian believes in developing housing in areas where there is room for growth and where developments are not dense, but also providing good public transportation for those places to be more accessible to people. “What we’re seeing is people leaving this area and moving to other places where it is more affordable,” Kassakhian said. “When people build developments we have to make sure that at least 10 percent of those are affordable.” The two candidates have also emphasized the importance of keeping jobs in the area, focusing on the entertainment and technological industries, and creating a workforce that will cater to these sectors. Both camps have amassed a huge number of endorsements and with the elections less than two weeks away, they shared their thoughts in winning this election. “It would be silly to be confident but I am very hopeful,” Friedman said. “I’m working very, very hard to make sure that we could get our message out to the voters.” “I am confident in winning because I do believe that the voters are smart, they are informed and they will read before they cast their ballots,” Kassakhian said. “I have never changed my message. From the first day I ran I have said these are the reasons I’m running – jobs, education and neighborhood safety.” Diane Roxas can be reached at droxas817@student.glendale.edu

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Statewide Props: Bullets and Buds on the Ballot By Morgan Stephens

tatewide propositions will include hot button issues regarding education and healthcare funding, tax increases on the wealthy, tobacco tax increases, gun restrictions, the recreational use of marijuana, and the repeal of the death penalty. Proposition 55, The California Extension of the Proposition 30 Income Tax Increase Initiative, would increase taxes on individuals with incomes over $250,000. The revenue will be given to K-12 education, community colleges and healthcare services for low income people. Proposition 30, approved in 2012, raised taxes on individuals with incomes over $250,000. A vote for Proposition 55 would be an extension of Proposition 30, raising between $4 million and $9 million in taxes. In an op-ed for The Sacrameno Bee Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, said: “The reality is that we don’t need higher taxes.” “The state budget recovered from a $16 billion deficit in 2012 and is balanced. We have reduced debt, increased school spending and put billions into the ‘rainy day fund’ and still have a $2.7 billion surplus.” Eric Heinz, president of the California Teachers Association, will vote in favor of the bill due to the recent threat of teacher layoffs, therefore returning classes to larger sizes and the elimination of art and music classes.

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“We know what it looks like when funding for schools dries up,” Heinz said. His union is leading the yes on Prop 55 campaign. Propositions 56, Tobacco Tax Increase, a combined state and constitutional amendment, would increase the cigarette tax by 87 cents per pack bringing it up to $2.87 per pack. This includes other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine. Because vaping nicotine is fairly new, it has been generally unregulated. This means that vaporizer cigarettes would be taxed just as other tobacco products. The tax revenue would be

allocated to physician training, prevention and treatment of dental diseases, Medi-Cal, tobacco-use prevention, research into cancer, heart and lung diseases, and other tobacco-related diseases. Proposition 63, Background Checks for Ammunition Purchases and Large-Capacity Ammunition Magazine Ban would prohibit the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines and would require most individuals to pass a background check and obtain state authorization to purchase ammunition. This bill comes after the rise of mass-shootings where the perpetrators used high-capacity magazines, such as the AR-15, to

carry out their crime. The California Police Chiefs Association came out publicly in opposition to the bill. “[Proposition 63] fails to meet the appropriate balance between public safety and individual gun rights,” Ventura Police Chief Ken Corney, association president, wrote. A Los Angeles Times editorial was in favor of Proposition 63, stating that they wanted more, not fewer limits to gun access. “National studies show that people will access to guns are three times more likely to commit suicides and twice as likely to be the victim of violence,” the LA Times wrote. “If we want a safer country, the answer is not, as the

NRA argues, to make guns more readily available; it is to reduce their presence.” Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, will legalize recreational use of marijuana and hemp under state law and enact a 15 percent sales tax as well as a cultivation tax of $9.25 per ounce for flowers and $2.75 per ounce for leaves, with exceptions for medical marijuana. Provisions relating to rights of employers, driving under the influence, and marijuana business locations are still intact. “You make something more accessible and give the perception that it’s okay, people are going to use it more, I really believe [Proposition 64] is just about money,” Koko Tabibzadeh, Glendale community activist, said in opposition to the bill. “If the sole purpose of this bill is to keep people out of jail then why make edibles, why have pot shops?” Tabibzadeh said. “Medicinally, it has already passed and so many people use it for non-medical purposes, so why make it more accessible and make it in forms that are so kid friendly like brownies and lollipops.” Celebrities, like Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter have endorsed the bill. Carter released a short film about the history on the war on drugs, calling it an “epic fail” and favoring Proposition 64’s impact on criminal justice. The initiatives will be decided by California voters on Nov. 8, the day of the presidential election. Morgan Stephens can be reached at morganstephens6@gmail.com

Local Ballot Measures May Affect Students [From Local Ballots, page 3] Metropolitan Transportation Authority, it talked about the proposal’s aim to “ease traffic congestion and to make public transportation more accessible, convenient and affordable for seniors, students and the disabled.” This proposal is estimated to generate $860 million in a year and $120 billion in 40 years. It has a 40-year timeline for the completion of its projects. Plans include building transit systems under the Sepulveda Pass and another one connecting the Orange Line in Van Nuys to the Metrolink station in Sylmar/San Fernando as well as a Bus Rapid Transit connector from North Hollywood Orange Line to the Gold Line in Pasadena. But this measure comes with a half-cent tax increase on top of the existing half-cent tax increase approved in 2008. Both tax increases are to remain indefinitely until voters act to repeal them. Opposed parties call the lack of expiration date, “forever tax.” “I am not in favor of this

measure because of the fact that the tax increase will be there indefinitely and I believe people should oppose it for the same reason,” GCC student Arena Serpoohi said. According to the Metro, an average household pays $25 more in sales taxes annually for every halfcent increase. The Los A n g e l e s C o u n t y Economic Development Corporation projected 465,690 new jobs as a result of this proposal. Measure M needs a two-thirds majority approval to pass. Measure JJJ better known as the “Build Better L.A. Initiative” seeks to make housing in the city of Los Angeles more affordable by requiring developers to make as much as 20 percent of their projects affordable to low-income

renters. It also puts strict building and hiring requirements before developers could be permitted to build new residential units. In an information sheet from Ballotpedia it stated that this includes developers to hire contractors who “are licensed according to city and state law; pay standard wages for the area; guarantee to offer at least 30 percent of workhours to city residents, with 10 percent c o m i n g from those living within five miles of the project; and employ members of apprenticeship training programs and workers with real-world experience.” The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest and most influential business association in Los

“The proposal aims to ease traffic congestion and to make public transportation more accessible, convenient and affordable for seniors, students and the disabled.”

Angeles County, posted their opposition in their website saying, “due to impact costly labor and inclusionary zoning mandates would have on the ability to build residential units.” Developers argue that it would discourage developers to build new housing because of the stringent rules this initiative will impose on them. Other sectors are also divided in this initiative, pointing out that there are other proposals that will benefit all parties – renters, developers and labor workers. “Creating good housing policy means balancing how much the government can demand against how much the real estate market will bear,” said the L.A. Times

editorial board in an article they released on Sept. 27. But labor unions are lobbying for the approval of this measure emphasizing the need for more affordable housing. “The cost of housing in Los Angeles is out of control, a force far more destructive to hardworking families and communities than crime, disease, or natural disaster,” stated in the website of the Los Angeles Federation of Labor, a federation representing more than 300 affiliate unions. “L.A. was built for everyone, not just the very wealthy.” Diane Roxas can be reached at droxas817@student.glendale.edu

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Campus Police Welcome Two New Officers By Sheron Page

ell aware of the hazards of the job and the public’s jaundiced view of police, Brandon Mackabee, 35 took a leap of faith and successfully completed the Los Angeles Sheriff Department Police Academy. Now, at 35, the Santa Clarita native is one of the newest officers in the college’s police department. Prior to that he worked in the field of public safety. He enjoyed serving and wanted more, he took a chance and passed the academy program and applied for the GCC officer position. “The times we are living in, many people don’t like police officers,” Mackabee said. “I just want civilians to know that with everything going on that we can be trusted. We are here to help.” Also new on the force, Officer Nicholas Allen, 24, a

Sunland/Tujunga native, grew up around Los Angeles County. He graduated with fellow classmate and now colleague Mackabee. Both are graduates of Los Angeles Sheriff Department Police Academy class 414. They are both excited and ready for this new journey. “I became an officer to serve my community,” Allen said. “I have many uncles in the LAPD that I looked up to growing up, who inspired me to become an officer.” Allen worked for the campus police as a cadet for 5 ½ years before his elevation to officer succession as officer. Allen applied with the anticipation and hope to get hired on staff after seeing the job post. “ As an officer it is my greatest honor and duty to serve. And I am so ready to be the best officer I can be,” Allen said. Allen wants the students to know that police officers are

Photo by Sheron Page TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE: Brandon Mackabee and Nicholas Allen are the newest members of the campus police department.

still human under the uniform, especially with all the recent current events. “I am still the same person

inside or outside the uniform,” Allen said. “I would love to get to know students. I want to bridge that gap between officers

and civilians. We aren’t robots we have hearts too.” Police Chief Gary Montecuollo, shared they are young, knowledgeable and ready to take on the responsibility for GCC as well as the outskirts of the campus, keeping students and other civilians safe. “Preventive patrol is our mission,” Montecuollo said. “I want my officers to be transparent and able to hold conversations with students and staff and just be open and listen, sowing the seed of relationships so people can feel more open and welcomed to talk to us.” The department encourages students to sign up for the emergency alert system, NIXLE, by texting “GO GCCALERT” to the number 888777 or visiting glendale.edu/police.

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Presidential Debates

Photo by Morgan Stephens DEBATE WATCH: Students gather in Plaza Vaquero on Oct. 19 to watch the third and final presidential debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump.

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OK and Hillary can say that that’s OK, but it’s not OK with me.” Clinton responded by referring to Trump’s statements as “scare rhetoric.” On the issue of immigration, Trump wanted to build a wall on the border of Mexico and the U.S. whereas Clinton wanted to create immigration reform. “We have some bad hombres here,” Trump said referring to illegal immigrants. Clinton criticized Trumps plan, citing that there would have to be a massive law enforcement presence that would rip families apart due to deportation. “He used undocumented labor to build the Trump Tower. He underpaid undocumented workers, and when they complained, he basically said what a lot of employers do: ‘You complain, I’ll get you deported,’” Clinton said. “I want to get everybody out of the shadows, get the economy working, and not let employers like Donald

exploit undocumented workers, which hurts them, but also hurts American workers.” Trump also opened an attack on the president, saying that Obama has been deporting “millions” of people. “While ‘millions’ is an exaggeration, the country has increased its deportation efforts in recent years to a high of 435,000 in 2013, according to government data cited by the Pew Research Center,” Nicholas Wells and Mark Fahey, CNBC reporters wrote. “Such a nasty woman,” Trump said to Clinton after she informed the audience of her proposed tax plan and criticized Trump of finagling out of paying his share of federal taxes. Election day will take place on Nov. 8, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your local polling station visit LAVote.net

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Local Haunters Create Scary Front Yard Scenarios Photos by Ekaterina Nikitina

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Review: ‘The Girl With All the Gifts’ Delivers Halloween Thrills

WHEN YOU’RE DEAD, YOU’RE DEAD, UNLESS...: North Glendale households display Halloween ghouls and monsters. Pumpkinhead, upper left, is near Verdugo Road and Glendale Boulevard. The Mummy and Frankenstien can be seen (if you dare) near Stocker Street and Cedar Street.

LITERARY UNDEAD: M.R. Carey’s character-driven new book is a pleasant take on the post-apocalyptic zombie hordes genre.

By Jane Pojawa

ove over “Walking Dead” – there’s another variation on the zombie theme, a genre Americans seemingly can’t get enough of. Among the most heavily promoted books of last year was “The Girl With All the Gifts” by M.R. Carey, expanded from his original Edgar Award-winning short story “Iphigenia In Aulis.” The original “Iphigenia In Aulis” is a play by the ancient Greek dramatist Euripides concerning the fate of a girl set to be sacrificed to win the favor of the gods, and the reimagining of the tale is set in a dystopian future with impersonal deities who apparently have no appreciation for sacrifice. Melanie is a precocious 10-year-old who is trying to piece together her place in a bleak world. There is a hazy spot in her past, as perhaps there is for all children, from before she had language to attach meaning to people and events. Gradually it is revealed that she lives in a maximum security orphanage on a military base in England. Her world is limited in terms of experience and human contact. She has never been outside. There are the other kids who are kept in separate cells when

not in class, there is gruff Sgt. Parks, the aloof Dr. Caldwell, a few instructors and guards and her favorite teacher, the compassionate Helen Justineau. Her life conforms to a fairly rigid routine until one day everything is knocked into chaos. “The Girl With All the Gifts” is too enjoyable in its quirky unfolding to ruin with spoilers, but there are a lot of surprises. A refreshing spin on the zombie trope, the survivors are just that – people who survived, but not necessarily the best and brightest. Sgt. Parks is operating well above his training and pay grade, Dr Caldwell was a benchwarmer when the UK’s greatest scientists went off to save the world, and beloved Miss Justineau harbors a dark secret. Like Pandora’s Box, “The Girl With All the Gifts” delivers entertainingly. The prose is not particularly challenging, the dialogue is a bit stiff, but the plot twists and reveals are a lot of fun. Some critical issues, i.e. “Do undead children age?” could do with further resolution. It is well worth reading on a lazy zombieinspired weekend. The film adaptation has enjoyed limited release in the United States. 3/5 Stars Jane Pojawa can be reached at elvaquero.editor@gmail.com

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FEATURES

Art Walk Paints the Playhouse District By Sheron Page

he Playhouse District Association presented its 11th Annual Art Walk Saturday, when many people made their way to the city of Pasadena. Visitors enjoyed and observed the art that surrounded them — from visuals in the streets, to painted murals and hands-on activities such as canvas paintings and friendship bracelets. White tents occupied by vendors, chalked up sidewalks with games on display, and smell of roasted almonds filled the air. The entertainment never stopped, with live music from McKinley School of Arts and the 7 Jazz Trio. “The purpose for the Art Walk is to promote art in the district and create awareness for public art value in the Pasadena community and surrounding areas,” said Brian Wallace, executive director of the Playhouse District Association. “Many of our artists are handpicked. We have an annual call log for artist alongside of many years in building reputational relationships with all types of artist in the local community.”

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LOCAL ARTIST: James Wu paints a street scene at the 11th Annual Pasadena Artwalk on Saturday.

All the artists were diversely focused on visual arts, tactile, jewelry, pottery and paintings. The distinction is a juried art fair, not an arts and crafts show. “The biggest visual change for the art walk is location change,” Wallace said.

The art walk for the past 10 years was located on Madison Avenue, but this year it migrated to Colorado Boulevard. The six-hour event hosted 72 artists, several vendors participating in activities and sponsors. Families surrounded

the community to take pictures, purchase art pieces along with meeting the creators. Jennifer Duran, a Redlands native, was contacted through a director who saw her work from another fair and asked her to participate in the Art Walk this

year. Duran has been an artist her whole life, with unique watercolor paintings and a very descriptive style she uses her work to capture the inward look of the souls. Such as using characters from popular TV shows “The Walking Dead” and “Stranger Things.” “My style is to evolve and revolve heavily around human emotion,” Duran said. Esau Andrade is an artist from Mexico who has been living in Los Angeles for 23 years. Focusing on acrylic oils and watercolors, his pieces are inspired by childhood memories he wishes to recap. “My memories are all I have and I want others to see things as I did,” Andrade said. Art allows the viewer to witness a glimpse of how people really feel and what they want to express. Many artists with different stories and passions came together to create an atmosphere of art and love. To participate in the 12th Annual Art walk contact the Playhouse Association at 626-744-0340 or visit playhousedistrict.org. Sheron Page can be reached at Sheronepage@gmail.com

Go - 2016 Open Studio Tour Sheds Light on New Artists By Elena Jacobson

he GO-2016 Open Studio Tour brought local artists into the spotlight and together with the community for a walking tour of studios and galleries throughout Glendale. The City of Glendale Arts and Culture Commission, along with a new partner of 11:11, a non profit that support artists, put on a walking tour of various artists creative spaces allowing people to see the artist and their work up in person. The free twoday event, gave out maps with different routes to follow, the fine art path or the mixed media route. “It connects people to their work.” said Erin Stone, the 11:11 coordinator for the event. “When the arts are successfully promoted, only good things happen, like anti-gentrification and community support.” This is the first year 11:11

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GO GLENDALE: Artist Ioka Tak displaying his painting at the Geo gallery for Go-2016 Studio Tour

has partnered for the GO tour. Their goal is to create supportive communities for artists. They also aim to help expose budding artists and connect them to their

neighborhoods. The Glendale arts and culture commission, is always trying to bring art into the community to bring people together, and has many of the

same goals as 11:11. The studio tour has helped this cause, by bringing people into the 22 featured studios to see the artist’s’ process, as well as bring people to galleries to see new art. One of the featured galleries, was not a typical gallery, Molten Metal Works, an open workshop had different sculptures on display made by their members. They also offer a variety of welding classes, and help people with their projects. Right next door is Community Wood shop that has carvings on display, it is similar to Molten Metal Work, as it also offers classes and an open work area. The owners of both Molten Metal Works and Community workshop have know each other for a long time and joined the studio tour together to show their members work. The Geo Gallery is another of the featured spots, besides

just showing the art they had the artists themselves there to discuss their work. Ioka Tak, an artist whose work is displayed with the geo gallery, he’s been painting every day for five and a half years because of this dedication he developed skill and decided to submit his work for the tour. The Brand Park art center also joined the tour with the “Works On Paper” exhibit, which took submissions from across the country. Each piece is made with paper and juried by Laddie John Dill, an internationally known contemporary artist. Each location was within walking distance to the next. The tour not only showcased new art for people to see and it also let people experience areas of Glendale they may not have seen before. Elena Jacobson can be reached at laneyjacobson520@gmail.com

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Ana Salvo: How Faith and Golf Saved Her Life By Steven Montoya

na Salvo, 54, is charismatic and freespirited religious woman who attends the nursing program on campus and plays on the golf team. But her life has been anything but carefree. In September of 2012 she was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. The news sidelined her career as a dental assistant and her plans of returning to school to become a nurse. The National Cancer Institute estimates that over 240,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common form of cancer one can get. The month of October is dedicated to raise cancer awareness, specifically breast cancer. “It took me a week to gather my strength and courage to tell them [her husband and children] about the bad news.” Salvo said. “There was no known breast cancer history in our family until my sister had a mastectomy two years before my diagnosis.” Salvo is a nature lover and was an active runner when she was young. She’s very competitive, yet she is compassionate human being at the same time and she takes her positive attitude everywhere she goes, including the golf field. She’s been a golfer for over 25 years and she loves every minute of it. She’s a Christian who relied heavily on her belief during her tough battle with breast cancer. “I got my inspiration from a Bible verse, Isaiah 43: 1-3,” Salvo said “I composed a melody from the verse that I sang whenever I was on the ultrasound table, the biopsy table and the operating table. This

Photo by Steven Montoya SURVIVOR: Breast cancer survivor Ana Salvo stands outside the campus auditorium. Salvo has returned to college to study nursing and join the Lady Vaqs golf team.

melody helped to calm my nerves, gave me the strength and the courage that everything will be alright.” Cancer causes cells to multiply out of control and form into a tumor. The tumor may then continue to grow and invade sur-

rounding tissue or spread into different areas of the body. “I was definitely devastated but kept my composure.” Sara Salvo, daughter of Ana, said. “From then on I made sure that we will get over the issue as best as we can

and move on.” The effort to raise awareness has been driven by organizations like the American Cancer Society and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The National Football League and National Basketball Association have gone to the lengths of actually permitting players to wear pink while they play in order to raise awareness. “I’ve learned to accept anything after getting the news from her of her condition.” Ana’s husband, Mark Salvo, said. “The effects it will have emotionally and spiritually is something I dealt with the best as I can, without hesitation.” With full support from her family and consent from a doctor, she decided to have a double mastectomy to prevent future metastasis. “My advice to those who are battling cancer is to not be sad or worried about your circumstance. Too many worries and sadness will not extend your life,” Salvo said. “I did not feel any fear or nervousness because of my strong anchor, Jesus. My spiritual strength has grown, but physically I am not as strong.” Positivity and happiness emanates from her like the sun. She says she wakes up every morning thanking God that she is able to see another day. Rather than living in the past or living in the future she’s trained her mind to be set in the present. She says, “People should always be happy with smiles, they should laugh and express their love to their families.” Steven Montoya be reached at s.montoya.sm62@gmail.com

COLUMN

It Ain’t Swede: Strange Politics Everywhere By Tina Fernestam

s you all know, election day is coming up very soon and you have four parties to choose between, but it looks like it’s between the Democrats or Republicans — Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Since this column is about the similarities and differences between Sweden and America — Let’s talk politics. In Sweden we are a monarchy, with our king Carl XVI Gustaf who has been on the throne since 1973. The king is head of state and he is the one who opens the Parliament each year and also leads the meetings when we’re changing the government. But the Parliament actually governs the country. And instead of two different parties to choose between, we have nine. Yes you read right, NINE. And I don’t count those small parties that don’t really matter, like your Libertarian and Green parties. While you fight over who said what and pick between two, we have to listen to nine different parties talk about what they’re going to do for our country. Some of them stand for the same things and some are totally different. Not only that, but those parties are split into two different sides:

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ROYALTY: King Carl XVI Gustaf with Queen Silvia at the royal wedding of Princess Victoria of Sweden. The Alliance, which is comprised of the Moderate Party, Centre Party, Christian Democrats and Liberals, and the Red and Green Parties, which is made up of the Social Democratic Party, Green Party and the Left Party. We also have Sweden Democrats, which is with the Alliance, but as their own party. Confused yet? The biggest party we have is the Social Democratic Party (25.5 percent) with Stefan Löfven as the party leader, who has also been the Prime Minister of Sweden since 2014. This party stands for making the future better. On their

own page they say that politics “must always be about the future, about the society we want to create tomorrow, not on what we have already built.” Just like all the other politicians, right? Then we have the Moderate Party (28 percent), with Anna Kinberg Batra as a party leader, who wants more jobs for the people. They want more than five million people working by 2020, and we are currently 9.9 million people in Sweden. Good luck with that. The Sweden Democrats (15.5 percent) led by Jimmie Åkesson

is mostly connected with immigrants and immigration. On their page they say “Sweden Democrats is not opposed to immigration, but believes that immigration must be kept at such a level, and be of such a character that it does not pose a threat to our national identity and to our country’s prosperity and security.“ The Left Party (7.7 percent), led by Jonas Sjöstedt, stands for justice and equality. Their goal is “to change society, to make men and women equal, to remove class differences and other injustices, to create sustainable solutions.” The Centre Party (6.3 percent), led by Annie Lööf, stands for locally grown policy. They want everyone in Sweden to have a job, even if you live in a small town. They also want a more ecofriendly country, and to do that they “want it to cost money if you destroy the environment. Then more people will be environmentally friendly.” The Green Party (5.3 percent) led by Gustav Fridolin is kind of a future party too, but for the environment. They “want us to take our responsibility for the environment, to give future generations the opportunity to live a good life,” and to do that they want “the people who litter or destroy the environment to

have to pay for themselves. At the same time individuals and companies that make ecofriendly and sustainable things get rewarded.” Liberals (5.3 percent) with Jan Björklund as party leader, want “to limit government, reduce taxes and protect people’s fundamental rights.They say no to the EU, morality, law and waste. ” The Christian Democrats (3.5 percent), with Ebba Busch Thor as party leader, have a goal, “A society in which the freedom to shape their own life go hand in hand with the responsibility for his fellow man. ” And no, you don’t have to be Christian or believe in God to support them, they call themselves Christian Democrats because “we mean that our values come from Christianity.” The last party is the Feminist Initiative (2.6 percent) with Gudrun Schyman as party leader. As the name says, they want “to build an egalitarian society without discrimination where all people can participate on the same terms.” So when you can’t decide who to vote for between your two candidates on Nov. 9, remember what we Swedes have to go through on election day! Tina Fernestam be reached at mfernes239@student.glendale.edu

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Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

Pixar’s ‘Borrowed Time’ is Not for Kids By Diane Roxas

ixar artists Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj released their short animated film, “Borrowed Time,” on Vimeo last Friday and it is not what anyone expected. Pixar Animation Studios is known for hard-hitting tearjerkers, but with a considerably light tone to their movies. “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo” and “Wall-E” have stirred up emotions in children and adults alike, making them reach for tissues by the end of the movie, but the visual presentation and tone of these movies still give them a kid-friendly attitude. “Borrowed Time,” however, is on a whole different level. The film is very dark and brooding, so far removed from your typical animated films. This short film runs for barely seven minutes and has very scarce dialogue, but it compels the audience to watch every second of it. It is a story of grief, remorse and redemption. It opens with a scene of a dejected sheriff standing alone on a cliff. He is tall and lanky, sporting a vest with a sheriff

badge over a wrinkled shirt, boots, and a cowboy hat. His face – with a thick moustache, greying stubble across his chin and eye bags bigger than his eyes – highlights his crestfallen state. Memories flood him as he limps to the edge of the cliff, his boot spurs rattling with every drag of his feet. The film features scenes that may be disturbing for children. The cinematography and scoring used in the movie create a somber atmosphere that works really well in pulling the audience into the scenes. Overall, this is a well-made short that gives people a peek on what animation could offer. “The goal for us was to make something that kind of contested the notion of animation being a genre, and one for children specifically,” Hamou-Lhadj said. “We really wanted to make something that was a little bit more adult in the thematic choices and show that animation is a medium to tell any sort of story.” On a behind-the-scenes video, “Borrowed Time” makers give their insights on making the film. “There are still expectations of what animation is and could be,”

Coats said. “The responses vary and people’s expectations of what animation is to them varies. It’s great because that means we’re challenging what people are expecting. And that’s what we set out to do in the beginning.” The teaser was released August 2015 and “Borrowed

Time” has been screening in film festivals since September 2015. It has won several awards in different festivals including First Place in the Animated Short category at the USA Film Festival, Best Animated Short in some festivals and First Place in Cinematography for their

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Directors of Photography, James Campbell (Camera) and Luke Martorelli (Lighting). The film is currently showing in local and international film festivals. It is also available for free on Vimeo until Monday.

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We Can Survive Is a Tough Act to Follow By Melody Shahsavarani

rom one artist to the next, the show never stopped at the Hollywood Bowl for CBS Radio’s star-studded fourth annual We Can Survive hosted by 97.1 AMP Radio. Saturday night’s line-up featured the hottest artists on the charts: Charlie Puth, Meghan Trainor, G-Eazy, Ariana Grande, OneRepublic, Pitbull and Bruno Mars. The show continued last year’s surprise performer appearance. For every ticket sold, $2 benefited Young Survival Coalition, a premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Fans were welcomed with pink floral leis and styrofoam glow sticks at their seats prior to the show. The night kicked off with 24-year-old Puth. He rose to fame with his hit “Furious 7” soundtrack single “See You Again.” For such a young talent his vocal and piano playing ability leaves you in a trance. His soothe vocals from “We Don’t Talk Anymore” to “One Call Away” held the audience with him throughout his half-hour set. Following the pop heartthrob was one of the hottest rappers on the music scene G-Eazy. Screams were heard all around as the Bay Area native stepped onto the stage. His slicked back hair, leather jacket and black T-

Photo courtesy of Getty Images for CBS Radio MS. GRANDE: Ariana Grande performs onstage during CBS Radio’s fourth annual We Can Survive concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday.

shirt gives him that James Dean look that make girls drool. His set consisted of past and current featured singles. He opened with the anthem “Random,” followed with the club track “Order More.” G-Eazy brought out special guest Marc E. Bassy, who performed “Some Kind of Drug” and “You & Me.” The event’s line-up consisted of popstars, but his presence as a rap artist changed the atmosphere. The Oakland native finished off bringing out Bebe Rexha to perform their worldwide hit “Me, Myself, and I.” A standout artist on the bill

was Trainor. She was welcomed on the scene back in 2014 when her music video went viral for “All About That Bass.” Majority of the Bowl were on their feet belting every line. She worked the stage like magic never missing a note or move, her jazzy and R&B musical aesthetic surprised me, at just 22 years old she leaves her mark on the stage for all to remember. Mr. 305, Mr. Worldwide, a proud Miami citizen, Pitbull brought the night to a new high with his comical, masterful hits. His introduction started off seri-

ous, a black and white montage playing on the screen, describing his family’s journey from Cuba to the states at a time of need and freedom. He emphasized throughout how he took his life from a “negative to a positive.” His performance was anything but negative, the dancers gracefully roamed around him, having three dress changes, concluding to lesser clothing each time. Pitbull brought out rapper LunchMoney Lewis for their single “Greenlight.” His entire set had everyone on their feet, dancing and jumping. OneRepublic intertwined their old and new hits from their newly released album “Oh My, My” during the show. Lead singer, Ryan Tedder, performed “Apologize,” the track that put them on the map, on the piano with a cellist next to him. As he finished the bridge to embark on the last verse he jokingly told the crowd “sing along if you know the words, and if you don’t then welcome back from North Korea.” During the final song “Counting Stars,” Tedder ran through the crowd, and ended it with dancing around attendees until the lights went out. From one Florida native to the next, Ariana Grande kicked off with the sultry track “Into You” off her third album. She gave a glimpse into what fans can expect on her 2017 Dangerous Woman arena tour. Wearing oversized brown overalls imprinted with a soft pink moon, a label she has

signified as her brand. Her vocal range is one to note, the vibrato and higher notes she can effortlessly hold in tracks like “Dangerous Woman” is unique and breathtaking. Headliner Bruno Mars was expected to take the stage right after Grande. But suddenly the lights turned out and the background music of an unexpected song began. The opening beats of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” engulfed the amphitheater. In unison the crowd stood up, mothers were cheering, children were confused, the Backstreet Boys surprised the sold-out crowd. The world famous boyband played most of their notable hits from “I Want It That Way,” “Larger Than Life,” and “Incomplete.” They each had a touch of pink incorporated in the wardrobe for the special night. The Backstreet Boys never missed a step in their choreographed dance moves. The adrenaline of that surprise didn’t stop when Mars took the stage. His music brings together all ages. It was a party that never ended with him and his band. Mars’ talent throughout the past seven years have skyrocketed. He closed the night with his current chart topper off his highly anticipated album both titled “24K Magic.” This year’s We Can Survive concert is yet another tough act to follow. Melody Shahsavarani can be reached at melody.elvaq@gmail.com

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S P O R TS Women’s Golf Oct. 30/31 WSC Finals Crystalaire 11 a.m.

Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Oct. 28 @ Canyons 4 p.m.

Oct. 28 L.A. Valley 5 p.m.

Cross Country Nov. 4 SoCal Championships @ Irvine 11 a.m.

Vaqueros Pound Pasadena at Home By Steven Montoya

eek seven for the Vaqueros ended on a glorious note, with the team earning its first win of the season in a dominating fashion. At the end of four quarters, the score was 25-3 against Pasadena College on Saturday. In a dark season full of losses, Glendale has finally earned a win. All season long, the Vaqueros have battled in every game, but have struggled to come out on top with a victory. Inconsistent plays from the quarterback position put too much pressure on the team. However, the running game has been tremendous with over 100 rushing yards in five games. On Oct. 15 in the game against Santa Ana, the Vaqs were stopped 11 out of the 14 times they were faced with third downs. When the chains aren’t moving the chance of getting into the endzone is slim. Glendale had a chance to score a touchdown nearing the end of the first quarter, but failed to execute the plays the way they were drawn up. The drive resulted in a 12-yard field goal that gave GCC an early lead against their opponents and the Vaqueros lost

that game 24 -17. Throughout all four quarters of the game it seemed to be an even-keel battle. In the second and third quarter, the Vaqueros managed to answer each of the opponents’ scoring drives with one of their own. The Vaqs were outscored in the first and final quarter, which ultimately led to their demise. The obvious strength of the entire team lays on the running game and it was a pivotal role in their win against Pasadena. The Vaqs rushed for 290 yards and averaged four-and-a-half yards per carry, their second best rushing average this season. Running back, Torrence Brumfield, carried the ball a staggering 37 times for a total of 153 yards with one touchdown. Brumfield is currently ranked the second leading rusher in the conference with 290 yards and is ranked sixth in the conference in yards-per-carry. One demoralizing fault that killed the Vaqueros, in the Santa Ana game, was the penalties. Santa Ana only had six penalties and GCC showed their its lack of discipline with an overwhelming number of penalties, a total of

12. The flags gathered to be 112 yards, which is more than the length of the field. However, against Pasadena, Glendale showed improvement, only drawing seven penalties. The story of this team is highlighted in the cluster of penalties and successful running game. Another mindful statistic is: when the defense amounts more than 50 plus tackles, the games have been close. In the past three games the Vaqs have scored more touchdowns, six, than they did in the entire month of September, five. On Saturday, Glendale will play its final home game against El Camino-Compton Center before playing their final two games on the road. “I was happy for them. When you have lost your first 6 games it can be very demoralizing for your players,” said Athletic DirectorJohn Cicuto. “I respect our players and coaches for not giving up and preparing for each and every game. The coaches and players have shown a lot of character during that losing streak.”

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RUN FOR IT: Running back, Darius Jones rushed for a 13-yard gain in Glendale’s victory over Pasadena on Saturday.

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TOUCHDOWN: Quarterback David Arriaga scored on a 6-yard scramble late in the third quarter to extend their lead in Saturday’s game against Pasadena at Sartoris Field, the Vaqueros’ first win of the season.

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SNEAK ATTACK: Running back Torrence Brumfield rushed the ball for a 23-yard gain and a first down. Brumfield rushed for 153 yards, the highest among both teams.

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SPOTLIGHT on campus EVENTS

LECTURES

Holocaust Survivor — Rene Firestone was imprisoned for 13 months in the infamous concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau during the last years of World War II. She will be giving a lecture from 12:30 p.m to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the GCC auditorium.

Guy Fawkes Day — Professor of Anthropology Dr. Wendy Fonarow will be giving a lecture on “Guy Fawkes: The Political Face of Halloween.” The lecture will delve into her decades-long research of Halloween and other holidays, while also explaining the political celebration with its religious implications as the source of anti-establishment organizations. It will take place at 12:20 p.m. today in CS 266.

Holiday Hiring — The one-day holiday hiring events will have on-the-spot hiring for seven Macy’s stores: Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Laurel Canyon, Eagle Rock and Santa Anita. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in the GCC Auditorium. All applicants must bring an ID/Driver’s License and Social Security Card. For more information call (323) 730-7900 ext. 227.

Film Screening --- There will be a film screening dedicated to Filipino American History Month called “Overcoming the Colonial Mindset: Psychological Analysis of the Filipino American Identity.” The film will run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in CS 177.

ART GALLERY Paintings — “Re-entanglement” by Sandeep Mukherjee and “Phantasmagoria” by Stas Orlovski art exhibition in the GCC Art Gallery through Nov. 17. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Free admission. The gallery is located in the Library Building. For more information, see: www.glendale.edu/artgallery.

Reading Series: The Los Angeles Writers Reading Series presents author and CalArts writing instructor Bruce Bauman. He will be giving a reading from his 2015 novel, “Broken Sleep” from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Student Student Center.

GUY FAWKE S: Professor Wendy Fonarow presents the political face of Halloween today at 12:20 p.m. in CS266. Photo by David Shankbone.

PLANETARIUM Afternoon with the Stars — The planetarium will have a free showing called “Cosmic Methods of Death and Destruction” from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday. Astronomy Film: The GCC Planetarium will be offering a free show called “The Best of Student Work” from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Student Center.

MISCELLANEOUS The GCC Food Pantry — now open in SR 133. Hours are noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday; and 10:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The Food Pantry is open to any currently enrolled GCC student who completes a short Food Pantry application. Donations are welcome. More info at www.glendale.edu/ foodpantry.

THEATER Performing Arts — “Elephant’s Graveyard” by George Brant presented by the Theatre Arts Dept. Directed by Jeanette FarrHarkins. Auditorium Mainstage Theatre. Opens at 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets: general admission is $15 and $12 for students/seniors. Purchase tickets online at www. glendalearts.org or at the GCC box office. Call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5612 for more information or go to www.glendale.edu/theatre.

ALEX THEATER: Thomas Dausgaard offers Schnelzer’s “A Freak in Burbank,” a humorous Haydnesque tribute to film director Tim Burton. Photo by Morten Abrahamsen.

around town MUSIC

EVENTS

Glendale Concerts — Danish conductor Thomas Dausgaard will be offering Schnelzer’s “A Freak in Burbank,” a humorous tribute to film director Tim Burton, after which Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud will perform a few lively works by Sibelius. The event will will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday. Ticket prices range from $27 to $124 and can be bought at local box offices, as well as the Alex Box Office Window. The event will conclude with Beethoven’s famous “Eroica.”

Armenian Lecture — Life Enhancing Events with Hamlet Aivazian. Energy. What is it? Why do some people have more of it than others. How can we have energy when we want it, as much as we want it? This and a few other questions are in the heart of this presentation. The lecture will be in Armenian, and will start at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Abril Bookstore, located at 415 E. Broadway St.

Charles Aznavour — FrenchArmenian singer Charles Aznavour will be holding a concert on Friday at the Hollywood Pantages Theater located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Boy Abunda — GF Bayona Productions presents a Filipino Variety/Talk Show including comedy, music and dance. It will be hosted by the Philippine’s number one talk show host, Boy Abunda. The event will start at 7:30 p.m on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Alex Theater.

HALLOWEEN Wicked Wonderland — Wicked Wonderland, an 18+ event in Hollywood, will take place at 8 p.m. Halloween night at 1775 Ivar Ave. Los Angeles. Beetlejuice — The Alex Film Society will be presenting Tim Burton’s 1988 film “Beetlejuice” from 7:30 to 9:40 p.m. Thursday at the Alex Theater. Tickets sell for $16, and box office locations include the Alex Theater, the concierge desk at the Americana at Brand, or the Mainstage Theatre on the campus of Glendale Community College. Students who provide student ID may be eligible for a discount. Halloween Carnival — The West Hollywood Halloween Carnival goes from 6 to 11 p.m

Halloween night on Santa Monica Blvd. between N. Doheny Drive and La Cienaga Boulevard. No tickets are required. Rooftop Cinema — The Hollywood Rooftop Cinema Club will be showing a series of movies throughout the month of October. Tickets cost $19 per screening, and shows start at 8 p.m. at the Montalban, Hollywood. Knott’s Scary Farm --- Knott’s Halloween Haunt runs through Oct. 31 and is located at Buena Park. Tickets range from $40 to $72. Visit knotts.com to save up to $30 online. Griffith Park — The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride runs until Oct. 31 with tickets starting at $27. Doors open at 7 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS The Autry — The Autry Museum invites you to explore a wide range of movies that can be considered Westerns, and the ways in which they shape our understanding of the American West. “The Big Country” (1958), part of the film series “What is a Western?” will start at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Autry Wells Fargo Theater. Tickets range from $0 to $10. For reservations call (323) 495-4228. Bookfest — POPUP! Bookfest will introduce a zine-making workshop (DIY self-published books) with Rea Tepp and also lead a tour of the Historic Southern Pacific Train Station. POPUP! The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Glendale Transportation Center. Compiled by Alice Ganian

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Women’s Tennis Duo 7th Best in Nation

Photo courtesy of Deo Sy

Representing GCC in the International Tennis Association (ITA) Oracle Cup are Kanako Kihara, Coach Deo Sy and Tuskimi Ono.

h e L a d y Va q s d o u b l e s t e a m o f Tuskimi Ono and Kanako Kihara finished 7th in the 2016 Oracle Cup. This means Glendale Community College has the 7th best junior college doubles team in the nation. More than 8,000 players took part in a total of 60 regional tournaments to gain entry into the ITA Oracle Cup field. “The girls appreciate it and know it’s an honor and privilege to represent Glendale Community College,” said coach Deo Sy. “ The experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity for them. They embraced the moment and will cherish the experience; knowing they were given the opportunity to play the best players in the nation.”

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Here is a summary of their matches: First Round #1 Seed - Karcher/Varon (East Florida State College) vs. #8 Seed - Tsukimi Ono/Kanako Kihara (Glendale CC) - Loss 6-3, 6-2 Backdraw #5 Seed - Yehouenou/Morel (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College) vs. #8 Seed - Tsukimi Ono/Kanako Kihara (Glendale CC) - Loss 6-0, 6-2 Backdraw #7 Seed Estrada/Burrall (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) vs. #8 Seed - Tsukimi Ono/Kanako Kihara (Glendale CC) - Win, 5-7, 6-3, 10 -4.

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