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State Senator Lui Pushes New Academic Plan

By Rebecca Krueger EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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new proposal which would require community college students to create an academic plan or else be denied fee waivers in an effort to increase graduation rates was presented by state Sen. Carol Liu, D-Glendale to the board of trustees on Sep. 24.

“While we want everybody to have opportunity, we need focus,” said Liui.

Students would be required to identify their specific course of study and educational goals whether it’s a degree, certificate, or transfer placement.

Students would need to attend orientation and define a plan with their counselor to achieve their personal educational goals.

“In 2010, Sacramento State University for Higher Education and Policy reported that six years after enrolling 70 percent of degree seeking students haven’t completed a degree or transferred to a four-year institution,” said Liu. By 2025, California’s economy will need 5.5 million college graduates to [See Educational Goal, page 2]

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HISPANIC HERITAGE: Brenda Esparza and Ignasio Delgado-Hernandez celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with folklorica dancing in Plaza LENDALE OMMUNITY OLLEGE Vaquero for this event, sponsored by the ASGCC. The ethnic-themed festivities will continue until Oct. 15.

Vaquero Football Loses by an Inch - Literally

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t’s fourth and one with a minute and a half to play.

Down by three, the ball rests comfortably on the 22-yard line. A kick could tie the game, but the temptation of glory is seductive.

The quarterback calls “hike!” and star running back Collin Keoshian disappears into a pile of jerseys.

Players are ripped from the scrum and the crowd forgets to breathe as line judges slowly drag their markers. The orange chain becomes taut, and there lies the ball, an inch short.

The Vaqueros lost to Santa Monica College 35-32 at home on Saturday night after a hard fought game which ended in disappointment.

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CARRYING THE TEAM: Running back Collin Keoshian carried

the ball 38 times for 186 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday’s hardfought game.

Keoshian, however, continued his spectacular play as he carried the ball 38 times for 186 yards and three touchdowns.

Keoshian, a 6-foot-3,

240-pound sophomore, is a perfect fit for GCC football. A transfer student from Brigham Young University with a 4.0 GPA is impressive enough, but on Sept. 15, he set the school-

record for single game rushing yards against San Diego Mesa where he went off for 326 yards and three touchdowns.

“He played at College of the Canyons last year and they wouldn’t let him carry the ball,” said coach John Rome. “I’m going to let him keep carrying the football,” he said as he smiled.

GCC dominated on the ground and had possession for the majority of the game, but two botched extra-point attempts and 173 yards in penalties cost them the game.

The Vaqueros accumulated 14 penalties total while the Corsairs escaped with only six.

Many GCC players became vocally frustrated with the [See Football, page 10]

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ASGCC Facilitates Voter Registration

By Chantal Bevard

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s the November presidential election nears, the Associated Students of Glendale Community College are pushing to register and educate students.

Tzoler Oukayan, student activities coordinator, and Arman Marukyan, Associated Students President, urged the rest of the ASGCC to help register students to vote during their first three meetings of the fall semester.

In addition to helping register students to vote, the Associated Students are also helping educate students on issues appearing on the Nov. 6 ballot by organizing a rally Oct. 11 in Plaza Vaquero.

John Queen, political science professor, attended the Associated Students meeting Sept. 18 and spoke about Propositions 30, 32 and 38.

Proposition 30 is a measure that would temporarily increase the sales tax by a quarter of a cent

and increase the income tax on those who make over $250,000 per year. The money raised from these tax increases would go to K-12 schools, community colleges, state universities and local public programs.

Proposition 32 is a measure that bans corporations and unions from directly contributing to state and local candidates.

Proposition 38 is a measure that increases income tax on those who make over $7,316 per year. The money raised from this tax increase would only fund K-12 education.

Proposition 30 and 38 are clashing measures, if both measures pass, the measure with the most votes would go into effect.

According to the latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll, 54 percent of voters said they support Proposition 30, while 34 percent of voters oppose Proposition 38.

“I recommend to vote yes

on 30, no on 38 and no on 32,” said Queen. “Proposition 32 looks good on the surface, but it’s a stealth initiative. The major backers of proposition 32 are rich corporations that want unions to have less influence.”

At the Sept. 25 meeting, the student government started to think of new ideas about how to better monitor the parking structure, since putting in a camera system is put on hold.

The camera system needed to adequately monitor the parking structure costs $30,000, which isn’t viable with the current budget crisis.

At a Safety Committee meeting, the police department suggested the students form a neighborhood watch type program to monitor the parking structure, but many of the Associated Students had concerns with this type of program.

“The reason why we’ve been pushing for the cameras is we have a lot of things that go on

during the weekend, at night, or during class time. I don’t think we’re going to control it as much as it needs to be. I don’t think it’s going to be very effective,” said Marukyan.

The Safety Committee and ASGCC continue to think of how to better monitor the parking structure, since the Glendale Community College Police Department lacks the manpower.

Other items discussed at Sept. 25’s meeting included the importance of ASGCC representatives attending governance meetings, the cancellation of Tuesdays pep rally and information booth days have been moved to Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The next ASGCC legislative meeting is Tuesday at 7 a.m. in the Student Center.

Chantal Bevard can be reached at chantal.sophia.bevard@gmail.com

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Educational Goals [Educational Goal, from page 1] fill jobs in high-skill labor markets. California’s educational institutions are currently estimated to produce 3.2 million graduates, leaving a gap of 2.3 million in the labor force.

“The need to complete a degree and certificate completion is great and at the same time we know community colleges have been devastated by the state budget cuts, that have limited course offerings,” said Liu. Liu’s plan would also urge the governor to change the mission of community colleges to align the policies and resources necessary to guide student achievement in three core areas: basic skills, career technology and transfer.

These changes would begin in 2014.

If Senate Bill 1456 passes it will put Liu’s plan into effect.

According to SB 1456, Liu’s plan would require that students who qualify for fee waivers to state “A degree, certificate, transfer, or career advancement goal and meet academic and progress standards determined by the

board of governors.” Students who don’t have an academic goal in mind would be denied fee waivers such as the BOG. Liu’s bill would be an extension of SB 1143 which founded the Student Success Task Force in 2010, whose original goal was to create a funding system based on performance for community colleges. SSTF was charged with examining multiple measures and effective programs to help students succeed and transfer.

The bill will force students to have a more practical perspective toward their education.

“We need to be more mindful of how we spend our dollars, we need to be aware of this because these kids need to succeed. They are our future,” said Liu. When asked about the importance of Proposition 30, the proposed tax increase to fund community colleges, Liu said, “There is no Plan B. But stay with us. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

Rebecca Krueger can be reached at rkruege490@student.glendale.edu

REST IN PEACE: Counselor Philip Kamara-Kay, passed away

unexpectedly in Sierra Leone over the summer. He had been trying to establish a school for girls in his native country. A memorial scholarship has been established to benefit an African student enrolled at GCC. Tax-deductible donations may be forwarded to the scholarship office. See more online at www.elvaq.com

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Prop 30 Could Prevent Class Cuts, Wait Lists

By Jonathan Caballeros EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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s the November ballots draw closer, schools and colleges prepare for what-if scenarios as Proposition 30 is losing its buzz among voters, in what could be one of the most important ballot measures for future generations.

“All colleges and universities are already starting to cut back, just as a precaution,” said Ron Nakasone, Vice President of Administrative Services.

“Without Prop. 30, students will find it even harder to transfer to a UC or CSU, and the CC system will be flooded.”

GCC registered 5,000 students in waitlists this semester. The number will expand indefinitely in the following spring semester, should Proposition 30 fail.

“Should Prop. 30 fail, campus trigger cuts will put GCC $4.6 mllion more in debt, on top of the $4.5 million we are already by mid-year,” said Nakasone. “The campus may get a cut of about 500 classes for spring, should Prop. 30 fail.”

“It would definitely lower my ability to advance in higher education,” said Alex Davis, 19, a sophomore studying Journalism at GCC. “I have some priority here and I still had three of my classes on the waitlist. If more classes are getting cut, then I’m pretty sure I’m going to be here a very long time.”

On top of class cuts in many campuses, CSUs will enact tuition hikes to cover the cost of debt in

the state should Proposition 30 junior studying communication fail to pass. disorders and sciences. “It would A 5 percent tuition hike was set me back a bit since I pay out approved by the California State of pocket, but I would feel like University Board of Trustees, on there would be less competition.”

Sept. 19, raising average tuition On top of the K-12’s $5.5 costs by $150 a semester, should billion trigger cut, costing the proposition fail. Nonresident students three weeks of school, students should see a 7 percent new high school graduates as tuition increase, raising the cost well as transfer students will per unit from $372 to $399. be adversely affected, should The CSU Proposition 30 system would “Should Prop. 30 fail, fail to pass. have a $250 “If the campus trigger cuts p r o p o s i t i o n m i l l i o n trigger cut in were to fail, the will put GCC $4.6 funding should CSU system million more in debt, could Proposition 30 start fail to pass. having to send on top of the $4.5 The five pplicants million we are already afrom percent tuition high by mid-year. The hike would school or from raise $58 campus may get a cut c o m m u n i t y million in the college a letter of about 500 classes saying academic year that to cover the those students for spring, should loss. are on hold,” Prop. 30 fail.”

“Tuition in said Nakasone. the past years “They wouldn’t has gone up –Ron Nakasone be able to substantially commit to new making harder applicants.” for students to attend,” said The CSU’s $250 million cut Nakasone. would also mean reduction of “I went to a CSU for the classes offered, layoff of faculty cheaper tuition,” said Ayleen and staff and enrollment cuts.

Dimailig, 19, a sophomore In spite of the proposition studying health sciences at Cal passing or failing, community State Northridge. “I hope Prop. colleges are looking at 30 passes, or else there’s no point alternatives to help high school in coming here.” graduates enroll into classes in Others don’t see the rise in their first semester. tuition as much of a problem.

“We’re going to have to change “I believe I’m one of the lucky the entire priority registration ones. I’ve had priority since I got system,” said Nakasone. here,” said Justyn De Leon, 20, a Plans of priority registration

changes are to let high school graduates have an earlier priority registration date and lower the rank of students in the campus with more than 100 units accumulated.

“It’s going to work more or less like a bell curve; if students stay enrolled in campus their priority will improve, but to allow new students, those students priority will be back up further and further after a certain point,” said Nakasone.

To assist high school students, as well as current and returning college and university students further, Proposition 30 will allow for rollbacks in tuitions in CSUs and increases in classes offered in campuses, should it pass.

About 100 more classes would be offered in spring should Proposition 30 passes, according to Nakasone.

A 9 percent tuition hike at the CSUs will be rolled back should Proposition 30 pass. CSU students would also get tuition refunds or credit for tuition and the system would have to recalculate the financial aid given to most students.

“GCC really wouldn’t see much of a profit with this bill, only really just flat revenue to help with classes being offered,” said Nakasone. “On top of the proposition helping the higher learning institutions, it also helps the K-12 system.”

Eighty-nine percent of the revenue made from the tax hike will go to K-12, 11 percent will go to higher learning. Proposition 30 also guarantees some funds to

be realigned from state to local governments, which funds could then be used for other services.

Classes aren’t the only potential victims on the chopping block. Employees at community colleges are also at risk of being let go of their jobs.

“My mother’s job depends on this proposition,” said Davis.

“She works in Valley College and she’s at risk of being laid off if the bill fails.”

An income tax raise of 1 to 3 percent will go into effect for the wealthiest Californians, whom earn more than $250,000 annually.

Revenues of $6.8 billion to $9 billion are expected, according to estimates from the Legislative Analysts’ Office and Gov. Jerry Brown. The effect of the bill will last seven years.

“Most people really shouldn’t see much of a difference in how much they pay in taxes, unless you are making over a quarter of a million and more,” said Nakasone. According to the IRS, less than 3 percent of all American households make more than $250,000 annually.

A sales tax hike of a quarter cent will also be in effect, which will be in effect for four years.

More information on the proposition will be available in the official California Voter Guide.

As of Sept. 28, a USC/LA Times poll still suggests that the majority of California still support Proposition 30, [See Prop 30, page 4]

Campus Comments Are you worried about Proposition 30 not passing (a measure that raises income taxes on those who make more than $250,000 per year and raises the sales tax by a quarter of a cent to fund public education K-12, colleges and universities) since it could potentially cut a third of the classes at GCC? Bernabe Macaraeg, 21

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“I don’t think it’s going to pass anyway, because younger people don’t vote and I don’t think the older people would want to vote for something that would benefit the younger people.”

“I’m partially not worried about it because I only have a couple classes left here,but I’m worried for my brother, who’s a junior in high school and my other younger friends.

The incoming freshmen have it the worst.”

“It sucks because there are a lot of people that aren’t fortunate enough to get financial aid, so there are a lot of people that quit school.”

“I’m worried because there will be more packed classes, and it will be harder to transfer too. People ages 18-24 need to register and vote more especially because of this.” ­­—Compiled by Chantal Bevard and Rebecca Krueger

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New Signs Planned for Smoking Areas

Photo by Allen Beglarian

DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA: Heon Wanha, a 24-year-old business major, is enjoying a cigarette between classes. Smoking is allowed only in marked areas near the parking lots.

By Chris Rodd

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ore signs will mark smoking areas on campus if the Safety Committee’s recent unanimous recommendation is followed.

The Safety Committee on Sept. 19 unanimously approved a recommendation to Administrative Affairs requesting more signs indicating where designated smoking areas are located.

This comes in response to growing complaints that students are openly flouting campus policy and smoking in prohibited areas.

“I am constantly talking to

kids, saying you can’t smoke here. They just look at me like, ‘what are you going to do about it?’” said Mark Poore, a member of the Safety Committee.

Ron Nakasone, vice president of administrative services, said GCC is considered a nonsmoking campus with designated smoking areas. There are six of these smoking areas. A seventh one, in front of the AA building, was recently removed and is now off-limits to smokers.

The policy was devised in 2010 as a compromise between the needs of smokers and nonsmokers, permitting some places for people to light up while leaving most of the campus

smoke-free.

“The college’s original policy was that smoking was allowed anywhere on campus except 20 feet from a door or window.

Employees and students were not happy with the policy, so a survey was conducted by the students,” said Nakasone.

The majority of the responses in this survey supported a nonsmoking campus. However, administrators preferred designated smoking areas to an outright ban due to a number of responses supporting smoking .

Universities and colleges were authorized to issue citations for violating smoking policies by AB 795, which went into effect

Wait Lists and Cancelled Classes [Prop 30, from page 3] at 54 percent saying they were for it. It’s a much slimmer lead than it had in March, when there was 64 percent support for the measure.

Proposition 30’s rival measure, Proposition 38, which would raise income taxes for most Californians to pay for public education, isn’t faring too well,

with only 32 percent of California supporting it.

The governor’s measure is still ahead, but it seems to be losing steam.

If Proposition 30 fails, $6 billion in additional cuts will affect California schools and colleges, and will risk the layoffs of many teachers and professors.

Without the proposition,

California faces higher debt in the years to come.

“Only one thing is for certain: It’s not going to get better if Proposition 30 fails,” said Nakasone.

Jonathan Caballeros can be reached at jcaball942@student.glendale.edu

Jan. 1. However, campus law enforcement has had a number of difficulties enforcing the policy, from confusion from students as to where the smoking areas are to administrative complications with issuing citations.

“When we approached the city of Glendale and the county of Los Angeles through the DA’s office, they were certainly supportive of the legal requirements, but would not allow us to actually issue a citation based upon their respective code sections,” said GCC Police Chief Gary Montecuollo.

“Even if we issued a citation, where would the money go?

How would the person pay? That is really the issue we are trying to address,” said Montecuollo.

Montecuollo said that the Safety Committee and Administrative Affairs are the appropriate channels for such policy change, and is working with them to devise an enforcement method that could include either an administrative sanction or a fine. In the meantime, a policy of warnings and informal enforcement has

been pursued.

“It’s bad for our health, and I don’t appreciate people smoking where it’s not designated to smoke and where I can smell it,” said freshman Ana Padlan. “I would support a ban on smoking on campus.”

Sophomore Tacey Clover, expressed distaste for a smoking ban on campus, saying the current policy is more than sufficient.

“We are all adults, there should be at least one place to go on campus where we can smoke,” said Clover.

Despite the hiccups, ASGCC representatives expressed support for enforcing the current policy over an outright ban on smoking.

“I’m not a smoker, but I think it’s a student’s right to smoke, and we shouldn’t take that away, from the minority of students on campus who smoke,” said Davit Avagyan, senator of campus organizations and voting member of the Safety Committee.

Administrative Affairs is expected to address the request at its next meeting on Oct. 9.

Chris Rodd can be reached at drodd857@student.glendale.edu

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Interns Help with Mental Issues

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arriage Family Therapist interns at GCC offer therapy for students going through an emotional and mental crisis, giving them somewhere to go for help.

“Students coming into college are experiencing an adolescent transitioning period,” said Makeda Abraham, MFT trainee..

“They are learning how to construct themselves as adults.”

Transitioning into adulthood from adolescence is a new, stressful and difficult situation for students to cope with.

According to Abraham, students will often feel overwhelmed not only dealing with school but with personal problems at their home or workplace. They are stressed without recourse. The MFT interns offer a safe environment where students can express themselves.

“They can address anything and everything that is on their mind so that their daily experience can be more progressive and

peaceful,” said Crescent Orpelli, clinical supervisor and mental health counselor.

Students don’t need to worry about what is said during a session with a counselor. Everything is confidential.

The main objective of the Health Center is to provide troubled students with beneficial resources which can aid health and well-being in support of personal and academic success.

The MFT interns also help students suffering from depression, family trauma, confusion of sexual identity, addiction issues, crisis management, acculturation issues and social anxiety. These mental health counselors help students take charge of their lives by giving them the confidence to believe in themselves.

Students can participate in brief therapy sessions that run from six to 10 weeks, meeting with an MFT intern once a week.

Orpelli defined brief therapy as, “means of addressing immediate concerns for the students as well as helping the students stabilize, restore and improve their

daily experiences.”

If students are in need of professional help outside the Health Center the MFT interns will direct them to a therapist for continual extensive treatment at an affordable price.

Interns Sam Zia, Makeda Abraham, Jessica Martinez, and Erica Niem- are on a 10-month rotation that ends in December when their internships are completed. GCC will receive new interns to continue the Health Center’s brief therapy sessions.

The Health Center also provides other professional services such as: health consultation, health education, low cost immunizations, group counseling for wellness and mental health, meditation, physicians, nurse practitioners, and nutritionists.

GCC’S Health Center is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m on Fridays, and is located on the first floor of the San Rafael building.

Students can call the Health Center at (818)551-5909.

Rebecca Krueger can be reached at rkruege490@student.glendale.edu

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THE FINAL FLIGHT: The Space Shuttle Endeavor soars over Bette

Davis Park in Glendale, atop a modified Boeing 747 on Sept. 21. Endeavor’s final flight took it over several Southern California landmarks before making its final landing at LAX. Endeavor will make its new home at the California Science Center and will open to the public on Oct. 30.

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n perhaps the only place in the Western world where free healthcare is an event, 4,800 people lined up for hours at the LA Sports Arena on Sept. 24 for treatment that some have been putting off for years.

Since 2010, Care Harbor has organized annual weekend long events with the goal of providing needed care to the 2.2 million uninsured and underserved in Los Angeles County. It is the largest event of its kind in the country.

“We saw a need. Care Harbor is not just a destination, it’s a gateway. We wanted to do more than short term care, we wanted to take care of patients for the long term,” said Don Manelli, President of Care Harbor.

Services offered at the event included dental, vision, immunizations, health

screenings, as well as a host of medical procedures. Other general well-being services ranged from mental health professionals to free yoga and meditation sessions. To ensure patients continual care, Care Harbor coordinates with community based organizations and local clinics to provide out-patient care.

“If you need a pair of eyeglasses and the optometrist sees you have some kind of retina problem that tells us you’ve got diabetes, we don’t want to send you home like that. We want you to get that checked out,” said Manelli.

While patients waited to be treated for their specific medical, they could explore different exhibits providing various health awareness programs.

Exhibits supply services such as resume building, financial counseling,

nutrition, and more. These exhibits would give free examinations to patients and help them find clinics near their homes for continual care.

“Prevention might be the most important thing we do because this is teaching them how to lead healthier lives,” said Manelli.

Organizations were invited to participate in an expansion of the preventative care campaigns, including anti-smoking and dental care education and disaster preparedness with the Red Cross.

The dental care section was by far the largest area, with 100 dental chairs and a dental lab on site. More than 60 percent of the patients were there for dental care. Of that 60 percent, 90 percent of cases could have been prevented by basic dental hygiene, according to Manelli.

Among patients receiving dental care were Delice Barnett, her fiance Richard Hall and their 3 month-old son Royce of Long Beach. Hall had his two front teeth chipped, with the nerve of his left tooth dangling exposed for over two years.

“He couldn’t eat anything hot or cold. He would always have to wait until everything cooled off,” said Barnett.

Dr. Káren Baghdasaryan of Glendale conducted the procedure using stateof-the-art equipment, giving Hall two veneers to make a perfect smile.

According to Baghdasaryan, the price of one veneer ranges from $1,000 to $3,000. Hall received a nearly $6,000 procedure free of charge. Barnett also received dental care and there was a pediatric station to examine their son.

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ed to do all year,” said Barnett ’s been a long time since I could ” said Hall after the procedure. ghdasaryan, who has participated re Harbor since its inception and does free dental procedures for privileged children, enjoys the he is able to do through this ization. makes me feel more complete to ack to the community, give back ople who otherwise could never this kind of treatment. And it’s ­t’s like giving a present,” says dasaryan. ere were over 3,200 volunteers, of them nursing and medical nts from USC, UCLA, Info Tech ge, and the Western University of h Sciences.

We try to give back to the munity, and you gain more

experience,” said Warunsiri Kelly, USC senior majoring in dental hygiene.

In the future, Manelli wants to focus on expanding the efforts of the organization, including recruiting more medical professionals to volunteer.

“I always tell doctors this is as close as you’re going to get to the reason you went to medical school.

It’s you and the patient. There is no insurance, you’re not fighting with the office manager. It’s somebody who’s in desperate need for what you know,” said Manelli.

Chris Rodd can be reached at drodd857@student.glendale.edu Rebecca Krueger can be reached at rkruege490@student.glendale.edu

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Hayden Smith Mixes Comedy, Poetry

By Anthony “Sal” Polcino EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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ying is easy. Comedy is hard,” said British actor Edmund Gwenn as he lay on his deathbed.

Comedy is hard but that doesn’t stop GCC alumnus Hayden Smith from standing in front of friends and strangers at local comedy clubs and making them laugh.

“The first time I did stand-up I got so nervous I kept laughing before I could finish a joke, but the crowd was really sympathetic,” said Smith.

Smith, 22, of Glendale, has written and published two books and performs poetry readings as well as comedy in the Hollywood area on open-mic nights.

Amanda Laskin, 23, of Glendale, has seen Smith perform his stand-up routine. “Hayden’s

comedy is funny because of his unique take on pop culture,” said Laskin. “He has tremendous stage presence and a refreshing view of the world which is hysterical every time.”

If laughter is the best medicine, Smith is writing his own prescription. He began telling jokes a few years ago. “I’d always liked to tell jokes but I didn’t begin performing per say until then.”

A friend used to gather a group of people they knew together at a public park to watch them perform. “It was really informal at first,” Smith said. This sparked Smith’s desire to attend open mic nights at local clubs.

But life hasn’t always been jokes and laughter. Born in Hollywood to parents of British and French-Caribbean descent, Smith, the middle child of five, moved to Glendale with his

mother after his parents divorced.

Growing up in culturally diverse Hollywood, Smith wasn’t prepared for the sting of prejudice he experienced as a boy in Glendale. “I found I was often the only black kid in my class.

This was strange because I grew up in Hollywood with a large amount of diversity. I had to deal with a lot of mixed reactions to my presence in Glendale,” said Smith, “I still deal with stares when I’m at specialized markets, etc, but it doesn’t bother me as much anymore.”

In 2009 at the age of 19, Smith started writing his first book, “In Last Night’s Clothes.” (see attached review) The novel chronicles the life of “a troubled young man who reaches the brink of self-annihilation and then struggles to find his way back.”

The story was inspired by the “ugly side of suburbia.” Some

of the book is based on true-life events.

The life of Colin Prescott, the protagonist, c l o s e l y resembles that of the author.

Both are middle children of broken homes.

Both clash with conservative, ultra-religious parents that disapprove of their choices and lifestyles.

Both sucumb to the party life style and face the slow process of self- Hayden Smith realization.

In the summer of 2010, friction at home led Smith to move to move in with his father’s.

When that didn’t work out he drifted from one friend’s house to another, never sure of where he would be spending the night.

Stressed and distracted over this nomadic lifestyle, he decided to put school aside and work full time to support himself. Smith hopes to return to school as early as spring 2013. Ultimately his goal is to obtain a master’s degree and doctorate in English and teach at a community college.

Smith began writing when he was in the 3rd grade and kept journals all through high school.

“I really took it seriously,” Smith said, “I’d write poetry, short stories [and] day-to-day thoughts.” Smith calls writing an “inexplicable passion.”

He prefers writing above all other pursuits. “Writing is hands down my favorite,” said Smith, “I find it to be a wonderful mix of catharsis, escapism and selfexpression.”

Smith has recently published his second book, “Les Saisons”, a collection of poetry which he is actively promoting through social media and with public readings.

Laskin, a GCC alumna who studied theater and performed in campus plays said, “Hayden’s poetry is so sophisticated. Not only is he eloquent and achingly beautiful in his writing but his words resonate with the reader.”

Laskin added, “I find myself repeating phrases from his book and poems in my head long after I’ve read them.”

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currently collaborating on a book of short stories with longtime friend John Salazar, 22, of Glendale.

Salazar said, “We both share very similar visions in our artistic ambitions and [it] seemed inevitable that we would collaborate on a project.”

Salazar, a film student at Pasadena City College, said the new project consists of, “different short stories and poems that act as companion pieces to each other.”

Salazar added, “Smith will write a poem or a short portion of a story and will send me what he has written, then I will respond through another poem or story that will act as a recurring theme or completion of a bigger concept.”

Smith said the screenplay for ‘In Last Night’s Clothes’ is in the works. “Hopefully our next collaborative effort will be in a different medium,” Salazar said, “I would love to explore Hayden’s writing through cinematic expression.”

Salazar said Smith’s book of poetry, “Les Saisons”, is his favorite so far. “It’s a continuation on Smith’s emotional journey but put more into perspective,” said Salazar.

Smith has also worked as a freelance writer, writing press releases, search engine optimization articles and even a few speeches for companies such as, Hypercal and Naztech Technologies. He has also written for photographer Kodi Lane and Lane’s online fashion magazine, “Boy Cult.”

He will appear at the Hollywood Improv open-mic night on Oct. 9.

Smith’s books are available on amazon.com and barnesandnoble. com For a review of “In Last Night’s Clothes,” see www.elvaq.com Anthony ‘Sal’ Polcino can be reached at apolcin587@student.glendale.edu

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Time Travel Flies in ‘Looper’ Movie

By Angel Silva

EL VAQUERO MANAGING EDITOR

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rime and time travel are thrown for a loop in “Looper,” an intelligent sci-fi thriller revolving around a future where killing someone is as easy as sending them to the past.

Directed and written by Rian Johnson (“The Brothers Bloom,” 2008), “Looper” starts in the year 2044, in poverty-stricken, starkly class-divided America.

The protagonist, Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, “The Dark Knight Rises,” 2012), belongs to the secretive brand of criminal assassins known as “loopers.”

Their bounties are delivered from 30 years in the future to the present via time travel where a Looper then kills and incinerates the target, effectively erasing that target from existence.

With each kill comes payment in the form of silver bars, oddly reminiscent of the payment given to Judas in the bible. When a looper’s services are no longer needed, crime syndicates have each looper kill his future self, and is given a hefty gold bar severance package. If he fails, he will be erased, to put it nicely.

Joe’s good at his job, with an excellent kill rate and enough funds to retire as a wealthy man.

However, one day he finds himself having to kill his older self (Bruce Willis, “Moonrise Kingdom,” 2012), who traveled to the present bent on finding and killing the younger version of The Rainmaker, a human who in the future conquers the world and sends it into ruin. Old Joe escapes, and things hit the fan pretty quickly after that.

There’s plenty of action throughout the film, from people getting mauled down by machinegun fire to a body shredded by telekinetic forces.

However, “Looper” isn’t a traditional action flick in the sense that it’s not all guns and bodies galore - the story and acting are well done for Johnson’s third attempt at the big screen.

Each character has a method to their madness, and in the world of time travel, there’s plenty of madness to go around. Old Joe’s unwavering resolve in his mission

to save the future isn’t entirely selfless — he has a wife to protect 30 years from the present. The characters are developed well in a short amount of time (the film runs just under two hours) but it’s a shame that not much of their backstories are shown.

Where the beginning and end of “Looper” are dominated by action, it’s during the middle where the film shows its soft side through short love stories, both sensual and motherly. The mother-son development was the most emotionally charged one, followed by the story behind the relationship with Old Joe and his wife. Although engrossing, these vignettes feel rushed and unexplored.

One of the overarching themes of “Looper” is the idea of loops.

There’s scenes and dialogue that connect with material shown throughout the film, forming a miniature story within the film.

It sounds rather confusing, but “Looper” doesn’t give you all the pieces to the story like most action films do — it’s a visual puzzle that audiences have to piece together from what’s onscreen and what the characters are saying in order to get the big picture.

For example, there’s a scene where a looper named Seth (Paul Dano, “Ruby Sparks,” 2012) fails to kill his older self. The audience sees the body of older Seth (Frank Brennan, “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” 2012) change as present-day Seth is tortured, leading to the execution of both Seths within walking distance of each other.

Despite “Looper”’s nearfuture setting, the technology shown isn’t overly advanced as to make it unbelievable.

Conventional cars still exist (although they’re powered by dirty solar panels instead of gas) and guns still use bullets, but cellphones are reduced to a glass iPhone-esque square and flying turbine bikes are the norm for the wealthy.

These little details help create a universe that audiences can feel comfortable suspending logic with, because it’s a future that looks adequately advanced for being 22 years away.

A MIND-BENDING THRILLER: Crime pays when you have do-overs, as time traveling assassin Joe, played by Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, finds out in “Looper.”

Although a great movie, “Looper” does have its minor flaws. Gordon-Levitt’s face was modified to look like Willis’ face with a false nose and makeup, making Gordon-Levitt’s expressions look flat at times.

A lot of details and backstory are left unexplained, such as the reason why loopers have to

kill their older selves instead of other loopers taking those jobs, and what the extent of the Rainmaker’s devastation was.

Overall, “Looper” is a fast-paced, exciting film that rewards observant viewers with a masterfully crafted story and leaves audiences with plenty to ponder about even after the film ends.

“Looper” runs for 118 minutes and is rated R for strong violence, language, some sexuality and nudity and drug content.

4 out of 5

 Angel Silva can be reached at writer_silva@rocketmail.com

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Despite Best Effort, Lady Vaqs Lose to Cougars

By Chantal Bevard

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lthough the Lady Vaqueros ultimately lost their match Friday to the Lady Cougars, the volleyballers made the Cougars fight for every point in the three games, but they ultimately were shut out in a 0-3 matchup (25-18, 25-20, 25-15).

Friday’s game was the Vaqueros’ first conference game, but head coach Yvette Ybarra said that the team has played against some good teams this year so nerves weren’t the issue.

Ybarra said that their servereceive passing was their weakness, “We can hit the ball, we can attack the ball and we showed that, but when we

couldn’t pass it just destroyed our whole offence.”

Ybarra has tried to coach the team on its serve receiving since before the season opener.

Since the Vaqueros have been working on this problem all season, Ybarra thought that they had overcome it, “I thought we were done with it, but it came back. Unfortunately in a really bad way, especially with our best passers in the back passing.”

Even though it was a home game, the Cougars’ fans made their presence known. Their cheers dominated the Vaqueros’ fans’ cheers.

Ybarra said that it wasn’t the lack of energy that made the Vaqueros lose, but rather the lack of focus.

“Their focus comes in spurts, which is never really good. You can’t play this game like that, because it’s too fast. We have to learn to be better in that regard,” said Ybarra.

One of the team’s captains, sophomore Angela Gaignard, agreed with Ybarra that the team lost focus, “I’m not sure why we lost focus. I think it has to do with the individual. Half of us were up and ready to go, while half of us were breaking down.” Half of the team was breaking down because they had to try and beat the Cougars in the third game after losing two.

Although Gaignard said that the team is close off the court, she said that doesn’t always help them on the court. “There’s points

in the game where we don’t play as a team necessarily, so we really need to work on that.”

Ybarra agreed with Gaignard and said that while the team is close, it’s not helping them right now. However, their closeness has helped them in the past.

Gaignard shared why she was one of the Vaqueros’ top hitters during the match, “I make myself a goal before every single game, one for blocking and one for hitting. I just mentally prepare and visualize myself doing it.”

Even though the Vaqueros played better than the Cougars during the beginning of the third game, they weren’t able to capitalize on it. Gaignard attributes this downfall to one thing, “Our passing broke down

at the most crucial points and that’s basically it.”

Ybarra said that the team is going to work on serve-receiving to prepare for the upcoming game tonight.

As one of the captains, Gaignard has to help her team recover from this loss. “We are going to go at it at practice and come together, forget about that game, fix our mistakes and go out there again and give it our 110 percent.”

The Lady Vaqs are hosting Santa Monica College at 7 p.m. tonight in the Verdugo Gym. GCC will play their next away game at West Los Angeles College on Friday.

Chantal Bevard can be reached at chantal.sophia.bevard@gmail.com

Vaquero Sports Summaries Scores Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Sept. 21 — Golden West Invitational women — finished first men — finished second Friday — Foothill Invitational

women — finished first

men — fnished first Women’s Volleyball: Sept. 21 — beat Cuesta 3-1 Sept. 26 — lost to Imperial College 3-1 Friday — lost to Canyon 3-0 Football: Sept. 22 — lost to AntelopeValley 24-12 Saturday — lost to Santa Monica 35-32

Women’s Golf: Sept. 24 — placed second in WSC vs.

Bakersfield Monday — placed second in North/South

Tournament Women’s Soccer: Sept. 19— lost to San Jacinto 2-0 Sept. 21 — lost to Oxnard 3-0 Sept. 25 — lost to Citrus 3-0 Friday — beat West L.A. 2-1 Men’s Soccer: Sept. 21 — tied Santa Barbara 0-0 Sept. 25 — lost to Santa Monica 4-1 Friday — tied Moorpark 1-1

Upcoming Events Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Friday — WSC Preview at Santa Monica 3 p.m.

Oct. 12 — Santa Barbara Invitational at Ledbetter Park 10 a.m.

Women’s Volleyball: Today — vs. Santa Monica 7 p.m.

Friday — at West L.A. 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 — at L.A. Pierce 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 — vs. Citrus 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer: Tuesday — vs. Citrus 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 — vs. Canyon 7 p.m.

Oct. 16 — at Hallan Hancock 4 p.m.

Women’s Golf: Monday — WSC Canyon at Simi Hills

10 a.m.

Oct.15 — WSC at Brookside 10 a.m.

Football: Oct. 13 vs. West L.A. 6 p.m.

Women’s Soccer: Friday — at Canyon 2 p.m.

Tuesday — at L.A. Valley 4 p.m.

Oct. 10 — vs Santa Monica 5 p.m.

Oct. 16 — vs. Bakersfield 7 p.m.

For more information see: http://www.glendale.edu/athletics/

Photo by Chantal Bevard

BLOCKED: Lady Vaqueros Angela Gaignard and Brooke Forrester, in white, jump to block the incoming ball.

Vaqs Lose by an Inch [Football, from page 1] officials; however Rome kept his players orderly, shouting at them “Put the blame on us, not the officials!”

With three minutes left in the fourth quarter, DeAndre Davis blocked a punt to set Glendale up in scoring position.

Glendale could have opted to kick a 39-yard field goal to tie the game with a minute left but chose to go for the win, and on fourth and one they came up an inch short.

“I know I crossed that line for the first down,” said Keoshian.

“Giving the way we snapped and kicked the ball tonight, my choice was to go for the touchdown,” said Rome, who does not regret the decision.

The Vaqs head into their bye week with a 2-3 losing record.

They will have to finish strong if they want to contend for a playoff spot, but they have the talent.

Their next game will be against West Los Angeles College at home on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.

John Ferrara can be reached at jferrar977@student.glendale.edu

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Calendar On Campus EVENTS

RECITALS

Voter Registration — Register to vote daily in Plaza Vaquero. To participate by manning the booth sign up on Doodle at: www.tinyurl.com/9sfdplm.

Faculty Recital — Featuring vocal and instrumental performances by Peter Green, Marine TerKazaryan, Gail Acosta and Lucy Nargizyan. Free. Oct. 11 at 12:20 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information visit www.glendale. edu/music.

Prop. 30 Presentation — Featuring Jono Shaffer, of the Justice for Janitors campaign in the 1980s. Sponsored by ASGCC, CSEA and the Guild. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

ASGCC Rally — Featured speakers will be AS President Arman Marukyan and Board of Trustees President Armine Hacopian. Oct. 11 in Plaza Vaquero from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Campus Clean Up — Join with ASGCC members on a campuswide clean up. Oct. 16 in Plaza Vaquero from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

NUTRITION Food for Thought — Applications for nutritional gift cards for low income students are available and are being accepted through Oct. 26 at noon. For more information call: (818) 240-1000, ext.

5905 or visit the Center for Students with Disabilities, second floor in the San Rafael Building.

ORIENTATION

FUNDRAISERS

Fire Academy Orientation — Learn more about GCC’s Fire Academy classes and application process during these orientations.

Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. in AA 108. For more information visit www.glendale.edu/fire or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5906.

Nacho Sale — The Classified Council hosts it’s $3 Nacho fundraiser. Thursday in Plaza Vaquero from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Power Academy Orientation — Learn more about GCC’s Verdugo Power Academy Spring 2013 class during these orientations.

Halloween Event — Celebrate the holiday in Plaza Vaquero with fun and food. Sponsored by ASGCC - Campus Activities. Oct. 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in SF 104. For more information visit www.glendale.edu/power or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5906.

MEETINGS Town Hall Meeting — This meeting will provide information on various issues facing GCC students. Presented by the ASGCC. Free and open to all. Oct. 10 in SC 212. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting — Oct. 15 in Kreider Hall. 5 p.m.

For more information visit: www. glendale.edu/boardoftrustees.

FINANCIAL Campus Project Support — For programs on campus with innovative ideas for projects funding grants are available through the ASGCC for up to $2,500. The deadline is Oct. 10. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5782.

Free Money — Apply for scholarships to be awarded in December 2012 now. Have you completed 12 units with a 2.5 GPA? Scholarship opportunities await you. The deadline is Oct. 16. For more information visit: www. glendale.edu/scholarships or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5591.

PLANETARIUM

art gallery

“Afternoon with the Stars: Supernovae and Black Holes” — A lunchtime program highlighting the planetariums features.

Thursday and Oct. 11 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in CS 257. Free. For more information, visit www. glendale.edu/planetarium or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5275.

“Organic/Synthetic” — Art Gallery. An exhibit featuring Erik Bluhm, Katy Crowe, Channing Hanson, Janet Jenkins, Julia Paul and Marie Thibeault. Opening reception Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. The show runs through Nov. 10. Free. Open Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.

MOVIES

WORKSHOPS

Friday Flix — A weekly screening of popular and classic films. The next two film titles to be announced. Mike Petros will facilitate a discussion after the film. Free to all. SG 334. Friday and Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m.

“Effective Resume” — Focuses on essential resume-writing principles, formats and content.

Tuesday at 11 a.m. and Oct. 17 at noon. Free. Career Center, 2nd floor, San Rafael Building. For more information call (818) 2401000, ext. 5407.

HEALTH Mental Health Counseling — Available to all students. For information or to schedule a free appointment visit the Health Center in the San Rafael Building.

Flu Shots — Are available while supplies last in the Health Center.

Cost is $15 for students, $20 for employees. Cash only. Walk ins welcome, no appointment needed. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Outlining and Essay Structure” — Learn to write a clear outline from your brainstorming notes. Free. Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in AD 238. Students are encouraged to register for the workshop online. For more information, visit www.glendale.edu/ learningcenter or call (818) 2401000, ext. 5341.

“MLA Documentation” — Learn about stylistic requirements mandated by the Modern Language Association. Free. Oct. 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. in AD 238.

Around Town events “35th Annual Oktoberfest” — City of Montrose presents an authentic German celebration featuring games, rides, food, contests and family fun activities.

2300 block of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose. Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. For more information visit www.montrosechamber.org or call (818) 249-7171.

Pasadena Art Walk 2012 — Featuring entertainment, free museum admission and an art show and sale with painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, draw-

ings, and printmaking. Free. Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Corner of El Molino Avenue and Colorado Boulevard., Pasadena. For more information, visit www. playhousedistrict.org/artwalk or call (626) 744-0340.

Glendale K-9s in the Park — Verdugo Park. This event features entertainment, a pet adoption fair, pet costume and speed contests, food, balloon animals, and face-painting for the kids. It will also feature live police K-9 demonstrations. 1621 Canada Blvd.

Free. Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.glendalek9.com.

MUSIC Jez Lowe — Caltech’s Beckman Institute Auditorium (Little Beckman). A solo folk singer and songwriter from Northern England, making his first Caltech appearence. Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena. For information call (626) 395-4652.

exhibitions “Gajin Fujita: Ukiyo-e in Contemporary Painting” — Pacific Asia Museum. Featuring work that combines elements of tradi-

tional Japanese ukiyo-e art with contemporary American street art and Pop art. Runs through Sunday. 46 N. Robles Ave., Pasadena.

For more information visit www. pacificasiamuseum.org or call (626) 449-2742.

THEATER “The Magic of Dance” — Alex Theatre. This latest Bellydance Superstars show is the culmination of 10 years of touring the world. No audio/video recording allowed. Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices vary. 216 N. Brand Blvd. For more information visit www.alextheatre.org.

WELLNESS Free Health Clinic — Tuesdays 5 to 8 p.m. by appointment and for limited walk-ins as space allows. 134 N. Kenwood St., third floor, Room 330. For information visit www.glendaleclinic.org or call (818) 245-8109.

Free Yoga in the Park— Runyon Canyon Park. Free yoga lessons are offered everyday at 10:30 a.m, 2 and 6 p.m. 2000 Fuller Drive, Los Angeles. For more information visit runyoncanyon-losangeles.com or call (323) 666-5046.

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VAQUERO VIEWS

Alex Theater Hosts Tribute to Animator Oscar eight times during the span of his career. He won three awards for “So Much For So Little“ (1949), “For he 100th anniversary of Chuck Scenti-Mental Reasons” (1949), and Jones’ birth was celebrated at the for “The Dot and The Line: A Romance Alex Theatre on Sept. 21, uniting in Lower Mathematics” (1965). These people of all ages for the Chuck Jones award-winning works were played at Centennial Film Festival. the Alex Theater, with “For ScentiThe event began with a reception Mental Reasons” finishing up the night and a buffet. In the theater’s foyer, with a round of applause. animators After the such as Eric show Valerie Goldberg, Kausen, Jones’ (“The Princess granddaughter; and the Frog,” Carl Bell, who 2009) Carl worked with Bell (“Tarzan,” Jones on “Tom 1999) and and Jerry”; animation and Jerry producer/ Beck, former historian Jerry A c a d e m y Beck mingled of Motion with guests Picture Arts and the Jones and Sciences Photo by Allen Beglarian family. governor took C r a i g NOT FORGOTTEN: Chuck Jones’ 100th birth- to the stage Kausen, Jones’ day was cause for celebration. to reminisce grandson, said about Jones. that he fell in love with the Alex Theatre Also present was June Foray, who instantly when he was in the process of voiced several of Jones’ characters such choosing a venue for the celebration. as Rocky Squirrel, Lucifer, Cindy Loo He promised the audience a great time Who, Witch Hazel and others. and was able to keep that promise as the Disney film director Eric Goldberg event contained plenty of laughs and said that he became a fan of Jones in touching memories of Jones. his teen years. He noticed that Jones’ The first short was the classic, cartoons were “funnier than others” “Bully for Bugs,” (1952) which left and were drawn better, but didn’t have the audience in a state of euphoria. The his name. Wondering who the cartoons’ audience erupted with applause when author was, he ran into Jones, who Jones’ name appeared on the big screen. signed Goldberg’s copy of “Tom and Family members, colleagues, and Jerry.” Inspired by Jones, Goldberg friends told their fondest memories and started his animation career and since stories of Jones on stage while some 1990 has been working with Jones. of the beloved cartoons from Chuck Jones’ only daughter, Linda Jones, Jones’ personal vault were displayed gave a remarkable, funny, speech on the screen: “The Dot and the Line” about her father. She said he was a real (1965), “Robin Hood Daffy” (1958) as Renaissance man who knew everything well as “Ready, Set ,Zoom” (1955). and was able to do everything - he was Mariam Jones told a story about incredibly talented in many aspects. the time her late husband once taught “After 25 years of working for a class. A student complained that she animation industry he discovered that could not draw a straight line. didn’t have talent for drawing,” said He replied, “that’s fine, the crooked Linda. “But he could not quit because line is more fun.” he drew too well.”

Mariam said that finding the positive One of her memories of Jones was side in everything as well as the ability what he said to her when she was to make people laugh were the two impatient — “your time will come.” precious gifts that Jones had. He turned Growing up, Linda said that her father his own life and the lives of the people believed that “the only thing you can around him into a fairy tale. give a child is time,” a saying that he With a career that lasted 58 years, internalized through his life.

Jones directed more than 300 shorts.

At the end of the Jones’ grandson In an official list of the 50 greatest Craig Kausen led the audience in a vow cartoons voted by 1,000 animation to meet in the same place in 100 years industry professionals, 10 of those were to celebrate the 200th anniversary. directed by Jones.

Ksenia Rabinovich can be reached at Jones’ work was nominated for an kseniarabinovich@gmail.com

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