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Volume 100, Number 1 September 19, 2012

Campus Braces for $4.6 Million More in Budget Cuts

By Rebecca Krueger EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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acing a possible $4.6-million budget cut, in addition to the current $4.5 million deficit, the Glendale Community College board of trustees prepared the 2012-13 budget consideringthe possibility that Proposition 30 will not pass in November.

On Sept. 10 at the board of trustees meeting the 2012-13 budget was finalized.

“The budget is based on underfunding from the state,” said board member Anita Quinonez Gabrielian.

Accommodations made for the possible failure of Proposition 30 include a cut of 500 classes, equivalent to a third of classes currently offered for Spring 2013. Other drastic adjustments include eliminating 2013 summer semester, 15 to 16 layoffs of full-time employees, a teacher pay cut of between a 3.33 to 8.33 percent, as well as administrative pay cut of 5 percent, said Ron Nakasone, Vice President of [See Budget, page 2]

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A RACE TO THE FINISH: The ASGCC hosted their annual Welcome Back Barbecue last Thursday in Plaza Vaquero. The event featured a live DJ, free hot dogs, cotton candy, cupcakes, and a GCC Cheer Squad performance to help the hundreds in attendance get in the mood for a party. Geology major Gomar Ghadimian, left, was one of participants in the watermelon eating contest.

Cross Country Wins 2nd, 3rd at Classic

By Chantal Bevard

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he Vaquero’s proved that extreme heat wasn’t a problem for them at the Orange Coast Classic cross country SoCal preview meet at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The women’s team took second place while the men’s team took third place.

As temperatures rose to the mid 90s, the Lady Vaqueros came in second place with 74 points. Orange Coast was able to secure the win with 56 points and Moorpark came in third with 96 points.

Grace Graham-Zamudio finished first with a time of 18:38, an impressive 30 seconds before the second

VAQUEROS TAKE THIRD: Kurt Lutz

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jumps out ahead of the pack as the Vaqueros Cross Country Team competes at the Orange Coast Classic. Close behind are teammates Yeltsen Vasquez, Enrique Vasquez and Mizrael Mendez,

place runner, Nohemi Martinez came in sixth with a time of 19:20 and Lizette Gonzalez came in eleventh with a time of

19:35.

“I’m really excited about our team because we’ve been moving up and progressing

every week,” said GrahamZamudio, 19.

The men’s team took third place with 96 points, while American River came in first with 24 points and Cerritos came in second with 72 points.

The top runner for the men’s team, team captain Isaac Diosdado, came in eleventh place with a time of 21:14. Kurt Lutz came in fifteenth with a time of 21:20 and Vladimir Diaz came in nineteenth with a time of 21:26.

The men’s overall fastest time was 20:38 run by Munir Kahssay from Cerritos College.

Diosdado kept his focus throughout the race, despite the heat and tough competition.

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Of Tigers and Tax Initiatives

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merican writer Frank Stockton is best known for his fable “The Lady and the Tiger,” in which a man is sentenced to a unique punishment for having an affair with a king’s daughter: he is given two doors, and behind either door awaits a beautiful maiden or death via a bloodthirsty tiger.

The daughter, who can’t bear to see the man with another woman or to see him die, signals him a door to pick from afar. The man picks a door, and the story abruptly ends there. Whether the man picks the door with the tiger or with the maiden is left to the reader to decide.

California’s education system is in the same position as that man – there are two main options, Proposition 30 and Proposition 38. There’s a great deal of confusion regarding which door is the right one and which leads to demise. However, the stakes here are higher. With the fate of community college campuses (including Glendale College) hanging in the balance, Proposition 30 is our only method of salvation.

Proposition 30 (the California

Sales and Income Tax Increase Initiative), would increase income tax for those making over $250,000 for the next seven years, raise sales tax by onequarter percent, and increase taxes for those making $1 million or more from 10.3 percent to 13.3 percent. Revenues raised by this initiative will be distributed to K-12 schools and community colleges, with 11 percent of that revenue going to colleges and 89 percent to public schools.

This option covers both community colleges and K-12 education with a plan that thinks of the long-term situation. Both educational institutions are covered, with a majority of the funds actually going towards K-12 education. Is 11 percent too much to ask for a system that has been forced to raise its tuition from $26 a unit to $46 a unit over the span of two years?

The other option, Proposition 38 (the Molly Munger’s California State Income Tax Increase to Support Education Initiative) plans to levy a 12year income tax increase for most Californians depending on how much they make, from a

0.4 percent increase for people making $7,300 to a 2.2 percent increase for those making $2.5 million. Revenue raised will go solely to the K-12 system.

One key issue that Proposition 38 fails to address is that of community colleges, including GCC. A sudden $149 million loss in the community college budget in late February forced many campuses to cut courses and staff, with Glendale’s share of that deficit at $4.5 million.

Focusing on one side of the education spectrum is irresponsible and short-sighted.

Without a comprehensive plan covering both K-12 and higher education, Proposition 38 is the tiger behind the door on the upcoming November ballot.

There is no middle ground – the proposition with the most votes will pass. If Proposition 38 passes, more budget cuts will occur and professors, classified staff and administrators will face the very real possibility of layoffs.

If neither one passes, we’ll just be stuck in the same rut that we’re facing right now.

So what can we do as concerned citizens?

The first step is to get informed, and since you’re reading this, you’re well on your way. Make sure you can vote – you won’t be able to vote unless you’re registered. There’s a voter registration booth in Plaza Vaquero processing voter forms, and some professors and faculty have voter registration forms as well. The registration cutoff is Oct. 22, so registering should be a priority on every potential voter’s list.

Second, get out and vote. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, your vote is your voice – make sure to exercise that voice in a voting booth this November.

Vote for the future of this campus and others like it – vote for Proposition 30.

Together, we can lead California through the right door and not be thrown off by a shortsighted choice. Unlike the man in the story, we’re well aware of what lies behind the doors we’re offered. To pick Proposition 38 would lead California’s community college educational system to the same bloody fate as opening the door with the tiger behind it.

Board Prepares for Further Cuts [Budget, from page 1]

Administrative Services.

The reduction of classes, the cancellation of summer 2013 and the 15 to 16 full-time layoffs can be done without agreement with the Guild, but other adjustments are still under negotiation, according to Nakasone.

According to the college’s headcount as of Sept. 10, the rate of filled classes are at 96 percent for this semester. The administration estimates an increase of 10 percent for Spring of 2013 as well as an estimated 5,000 students to be waitlisted.

Gabrielian’s concern is for the lack of classes available to students, especially if there are 500 more classes cut. It was

already difficult for students to get classes this semester, it goes without saying that some students will not get the classes they need if a third of the classes are cut.

Proposition 30 offers temporary tax revenues to public schools, including community colleges.

“There is something in it for everyone,” said Gabrielian at the Board of Trustees meeting.

“Vote no on Proposition 38,” agreed members of the Board of Trustees. Proposition 38 is a similar tax initiative to that of Proposition 30, the difference being that community colleges do not receive funding under Proposition 38.

“This is discriminatory to community colleges and the

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very essence of our educational system,” said board member Anthony Tartaglia.

“What happens to the students affected

by Proposition 38 after they graduate?”

If Proposition 30 passes the board hopes to bring back the 95 classes cut from last semester along with eliminating pay cuts, said Nakasone. Community colleges would receive more funds from the state in order to provide students with the classes, teachers and equipment needed for a better education.

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on Aug. 27 that came to the same conclusion of Sept. 10’s meeting. Continuing to sustain an approximate $4.5 million deficit, the board of

trustees stated in their agenda for the Sept. 10 meeting, “Negotiations are continuing with both CSEA (California School Employees Association) and the Guild for salary and benefit concessions to balance this remaining deficit.”

The battle of balancing the budget is an ongoing endeavor that GCC employees and board members face everyday in hopes of lowering the campus deficit.

The board is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst while waiting for the outcome of the new tax initiative in November.

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

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American Dream Within Reach of AB540 Students

By Jonathan Caballeros EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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he American Dream could be closer to reality for undocumented AB540 students thanks to a recent executive order

by President Obama.

The president’s order has would allow certain undocumented students to work and study without fear of deportation.

In conjunction with the president’s move, The California Dream Act will allow state

entitlements, such as Cal Grants, to be awarded to undocumented AB540 students if there are enough funds after resident students receive their financial aid.

“Pell Grants are federal grants and are only for residents,” said Greg Perkins, EOPS adviser for

Proposition 30 May Close the Gap

By Chris Rodd

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n the midst of budget cuts and class reductions, GCC may get a reprieve in the form of Proposition 30, Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed tax increases that will appear on the ballot Nov. 6.

Proposition 30 consists of two tax increases: a quarter-cent sales tax increase for five years, and a seven-year income tax increase on those who make more than $250,000 per year.

The nonpartisan Legislative Analysts Office estimates $6.8 billion in revenue if the measure passes. The revenue will be used for K-12 schools and the public college and university system, as well as for firefighters and police.

GCC would stand to gain $4.5 million from Proposition 30.

While the measure would still leave the college $800,000 in the red, and cuts are expected in either scenario, it would be enough to stave off many of the bigger cuts anticipated if Proposition 30 fails.

“Anywhere between 400 to 500 classes could be cut spring semester,” said Hoover Zariani, President of the California School

Employees Association’s GCC chapter. “We will lose nearly all of our adjunct faculty, and students, particularly new students, would find it difficult to find any classes at all.”

These cuts would come after the deep cuts that took place this semester, which forced GCC to cut 100 classes.

“We have taken money out of supplies, out of faculty, retirees, personnel, cuts to classes and administration; there really aren’t any more places to cut,” said Phyllis Eckler, second vice president of the Glendale College Guild.

“When we are that far into our budget where there really is nowhere else to cut, the classrooms, the teachers themselves, that’s where the cuts will be felt, and it’s the part time faculty that will be cut first.”

Proposition 30 will face a number of obstacles if it passes.

Among them is Proposition 38, a competing proposal that raises taxes on those making $75,000 a year or more, and funds K-12 education exclusively.

For either proposition to pass, it must not only get the majority

of votes, but must get more votes than the competing proposal.

In addition, Proposition 32, which would ban corporate and union contributions to state and local campaigns, may cause a financial obstacle. Union contributions are expected to be split in order to defeat Proposition 32, as it is considered a high priority electoral fight for unions.

By law, the school is prohibited from partisan lobbying, but a voter registration drive, educational activities, rallies, a town hall meeting, and a possible debate are all planned to increase awareness and encourage civic participation.

“I’m scared that I’m not going to get classes next semester,” said Arman Marukyan, president of the Associated Students of Glendale College. “When they need to make cuts, they won’t cut senior citizens benefits, because senior citizens vote, but since students don’t vote, they’re not scared of angering us. We need to make our voices heard.”

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

GCC. “The Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver is a state entitlement, so they are entitled to the waiver, but after everyone else is taken care of first.”

“Not everyone qualifies for these entitlements either,” said Julissa Valladares, president of VOICES, a pro-immigration club on campus, “You must be at least 16 and must continually be in the United States for at least five years.

“Obama’s executive order allows high school and college students up to 31 years [of age] to get a work permit and prevent deportation,” said Valladares.

“This executive order started in June and will last two years.”

Although the Dream Act helps AB540 students with their studies and work, there are many obstacles for those wanting to attend a four-year university.

“After so many resident students in universities get Cal Grants, the university can no longer award any more grants. It becomes apparent that it’s pretty tough for an AB540 student to get any Cal Grant in urban universities such as Cal State L.A. or UCLA,” said Perkins.

“My advice would be to go to a less populated university.

They could possibly have grants available for AB540 students,” said Perkins.

In community colleges, AB540 students are still waiting for fee waivers.

“Dream Act applications have been filled since 2011, but the fee waivers are only going to be given out starting the upcoming spring semester,” said Perkins.

“About 90 percent of students should be eligible,” said Valladares.

Although the AB540 students might have some tough time getting state entitlements, they still have options being awarded private scholarships, one of which is exclusively given to AB540 students attending GCC: The AB540 community service scholarship.

“The service scholarship is run on campus and is funded by donations, usually faculty,” said Perkins. “To get it, you not only have to have a good GPA, but you must also need to do something to service to community, such as volunteering.”

There are more scholarships available for AB540 students on the college website at http://glendale.edu/index. aspx?page=2863.

AB 540 students can also make appointments with Perkins by going to the EOPS office, or calling ext. 5571. The EOPS office is located between the Sierra Nevada, Sierra Madre (cafeteria) and Los Robles buildings.

Readers interested in attending a VOICES meeting can go to CR224, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

With the Dream Act, Obama’s orders, and with a bit of knowledge and initiative, undocumented students can work toward their degrees and pursue their dreams.

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

Campus Comments What is your opinion of AB1964, the Workplace Religious Freedom Act, recently signed into law by Gov. Brown, that prohibits employers from discriminating against Sikhs, Muslims and Orthodox Jews who are kept out of public sight because of their religious attire, including turbans, beards and hijabs?

Aaron Jason Bess, 20 Fire Academy “I think it’s a good law in that it ends that form of discrimination and it gives them more freedom in the workplace. But it also depends on what the company is trying to promote.”

Dolen Russo, 20 Business “I like the intentions of the law.

It’s an open-minded law. It’s not old-fashioned. It’s definitely new world America and it shows how we don’t look at race and religion and profile you out.”

Jessica Wawra, 35 Music

“I think it’s unfortunate that we have to have a law in place to prevent this kind of discrimination when we live in a country that promotes individuality, human rights and freedom of speech.”

Jessica Stewart, 27 English

“Ignorance in the workplace is reprehensible and I support any efforts to counteract that particular chancre in society. I enthusiastically applaud Gov. Jerry Brown for his effort.” ­­—Compiled by Tex Wells

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‘Yes on 30’ Committee Registering Voters

By Chantal Bevard

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ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, 41.5 percent of people ages 18 to 24 weren’t registered to vote in 2008. A group at GCC aims to change that for this election cycle.

The Yes On 30, No On 32 Committee, made up of students, classified staff and faculty, wants to register as many students as possible and educate them about the issues on the Nov. 6 ballot.

“Young people have a lot of power as a group and they should use it because the issues on this ballot especially have an immediate and direct impact on their lives,” said Susan Henry, associate professor of English.

Students, classified staff and faculty have been volunteering to help eligible students register to vote in Plaza Vaquero and on the Garfield Campus during the day.

The Yes On 30, No On 32

Committee is asking for more volunteers to help students register to vote as they would like to cover more times, more days and especially more nights.

In addition to having booths in Plaza Vaquero and at the Garfield Campus, the Yes On 30, No On 32 Committee is trying to pass out voter registration forms to the faculty so that they can help to register students to vote as well.

To be eligible to register to vote, one must be at least 18 years of age on election day, be a citizen of the United States, be a resident of California, not be on parole, not be on post-release community supervision, not be on post-sentencing probation for a felony conviction and not be mentally incompetent as found by a court.

“I think it is important to vote.

I never did before, but I took Political Science last year and realized how little I do know,” Sisian Grigorian, student, said.

More information about the Election and Voter Registration:

http://www.lwv.org/ http://www.rockthevote.com/

“I want to get more involved and informed.”

Grigorian explained that she decided to register to vote because she saw the booth while walking though Plaza Vaquero.

At least 9 percent of adults 18 to 24 did not vote in the 2008 election because they had problems registering to vote, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sam Barroudi, a GCC student, explains why he decided to register to vote: “I am not happy with what’s going on with the country. I want my voice to be heard.”

Last semester Barroudi registered to vote, but never got any voter information in the mail; this is why he decided to re-register. “I admit, if this booth wasn’t here I wouldn’t have reregistered. It’s just so much easier to register here.”

This is why the Yes On 30, No On 32 Committee is trying to make it as easy as possible for students to register, as students only need to fill out the registration form. After the form is filled out, the committee mails it to the county elections official.

Photo by Chantal Bevard

MAKE IT COUNT: Several of the initiatives on the November ballot directly affect students and school funding. Sisian Grigorian registers to vote well ahead of the Oct. 22 deadline.

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Yes on 30, No on 32 Committee New Parking Policies Affect Students, Guests [Registration, from page 4]

The deadline to turn in the registration form is Oct. 22.

“There is an assumption that many of the young adults are apathetic about political issues, but that has not been my experience,” said Richard Kamei, sociology department chair. “Many of the young adults in my classroom seem genuinely concerned about how political issues impact their lives and the lives of others.”

The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) reported that in 2008 in California 88.7 percent of young adults ages 18 to 29 who were registered to vote actually voted.

In addition to getting students to register to vote, the Yes On 30, No On 32 Committee is helping to educate young voters as well to increase turnout.

Student Activities Coordinator Tzoler Oukayan said that the committee has planned three events on the first three Thursdays in October to help educate voters

before the election.

The first event, on Oct. 4, will feature a guest speaker, Jono Schaffer, discussing Proposition 30 and the possible outcomes.

Proposition 30 is a measure that will temporarily increase the sales tax by a quarter of a cent and increase the income taxes on those who make more than $250,000 per year or couples who make more than $500,000 per year. The money raised by these tax increases will go to schools for use in kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as community colleges.

The second event will be a rally organized by ASGCC in Plaza Vaquero on Oct. 11.

The last event, a faculty debate on Proposition 32, is scheduled for Oct. 18. Proposition 32 is a measure that will ban both corporations and unions from contributing directly to state and local candidates. This measure will also ban automatic paycheck deductions from employee’s wages to be used for political contributions.

The committee at GCC is

not the only group that is registering and educating young voters. The Campus Vote Project is a group that is working with colleges such as George Washington University Law School, by providing them with a toolkit to help get students to vote this November.

While the Campus Vote Project focuses on registering young people to vote on campuses, Generation Opportunity uses a different strategy that combines social media and grassroots tactics to educate and register young adults to vote.

“We fought hard to lower the voting age from 21 to 18,” said English Professor Desmond Kilkeary. “I only hope that young people take advantage of that.”

For more information on the propositions and election information visit http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/ Chantal Bevard can be reached at chantal.sophia.bevard@gmail.com

By Anthony ‘Sal’ Polcino EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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young woman, while trying to use the new pay station at the main campus parking lot, threw her hands up in frustration and stormed off to her car. Could this be the shape of things to come?

Not according to music major Allen Fuentes, who has been using the new parking system to purchase day-passes since it was officially implemented on Sept. 10. Fuentes said, “Parking is hectic but I haven’t had any problems using the machines or finding parking.”

Students who park their cars at GCC have more options since the start of this semester. Daypasses can now be purchased at parking pay stations located next to the Glendale College Police substation, just inside of the Mountain Street entrance to the campus parking lot. There are three parking spaces adjacent to

the pay stations where students can park free for up to five minutes while they purchase a pass.

Police Chief Gary Montecuollo said, “the changes were made in response to student requests” for short-term parking. The Glendale Community College District’s Joint Parking Authority and the City of Glendale met over the summer and approved the installation of the daily parking vending machines.

Montecuollo said the police department wanted to provide a service to students as well as faculty, staff and visitors.

Police did not issue any citations during the first week of the semester but implemented an educational campaign, handing out fliers, posting the rule changes on the GCC website and speaking with students on-site.

Montecuollo said, “We began enforcing (parking rules) this week but we have seen very few violations.”

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Parking Policies [Parking, from page 5] The machines, similar to those used at most downtown Glendale public parking lots, dispense printed receipts which must be displayed on the dashboard. Students can park in Lot B or on the upper floors of the parking structure.

The day passes are $3 and can be purchased with credit or debit cards or with quarters or dollar coins. Bills and small change are not accepted.

No technical problems have been reported on the machines so far.

Students who have long-term parking permits said that they have not noticed any differences. Some were not even aware of the changes.

David Aivazian, a computer software student, has a long-term parking pass.

“I had heard something about the new day-passes but there hasn’t been any affect on finding a parking space,” said Aivazian.

“I think the new system is cool,” said Ramone Loy, who has been using the pay stations for a few days. Loy added, “It has its pros and cons.”

Students seem to agree on the cons. Fuentes said the one point of contention with him and his friends is

that students will have to pay $3 for a day-pass even if they only need to park for one or two hours.

However, Montecuollo points out that the $3 pass is a fair price comparable to other local colleges.

UCLA charges $15 per day but Pasadena City College and L.A.C.C. have daily parking available for $2.

An alternative to the parking passes is the off-campus public parking such as Lot 32 at Canada Boulevard where students can feed the meters $1 hourly, but finding a parking spot is not guaranteed.

Metro and Beeline buses have been overcrowded in the first two weeks of classes and off-campus parking is uncertain at best so for students who don’t drive to school every day this new system might provide an economical and convenient alternative.

Parking will be enforced seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The police will cite students if their passes aren’t clearly visible on the dashboard.

Photo by Allan Beglarian Anthony ‘Sal’ Polcino can be reached at apolcin587@student.glendale.edu

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Jim Riggs Approved as Interim President/Superintendent

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aking a leave of absence from CSU Stanislaus, doctorate professor Jim Riggs is filling the position of interim president/ superintendent at Glendale College for the 2012-2013 school year.

“I sent my paperwork in and sent a letter of interest in, and I was asked to do an interview with the Board of Trustees,” said Riggs.

“They consequently offered me the position in late June, and I came to work in on July.”

Riggs’ contract as interim president was approved at the July 2 Board of Trustees meeting.

“With Dr. Riggs’ leadership and everyone on the team realizing that we don’t all have the same agendas, our college will be positioned to be the very best for our students,” said Board of Trustees Vice President member Ann Ransford at the meeting.

Riggs has held many roles, having worked as a president and professor of Columbia College (a community college in Northern California) for 11 years and as a professor at CSU Stanislaus for four years.

“My whole career has been in education,” said Riggs. “I started out as a music and humanities instructor, and I continue to teach whenever I have the opportunity.”

As president, Riggs will have to address the main issues affecting the college, including the current

campus deficit and shrinking funds.

“The biggest difference is that I’m focusing on what I can get done in one year as opposed to over the long period,” said Riggs.

“I will be providing a report to the trustees and the new permanent president as to what needs to be attended to.”

According to Hoover Zariani, Classified School Employees Association President, there are many issues that need to be addressed by Riggs and his successor.

“I’m concerned with the rights of our employees in the workplace and educating management and administration about our contract rights as well as fairness in how the budget deficit is dealt with,” said Zariani. “I think these two challenges are the most important this year.”

Part of the solution is to reduce spending on campus, said Riggs.

“We’ve got some plans but we haven’t implemented those cuts yet. We’ll have to cut more courses, quite a few more courses, and we’ll have to cut more personnel, because quite frankly there’s really no other areas to cut,” said Riggs. “We’ll be looking at a round of making cuts where it does not impact direct services and instruction to students.”

Open communication is key in addressing the budget issues, said Zariani.

“Dr. Riggs has shown over

the summer that he is very straightforward with the issues facing the college and has listened and responded to our requests,” said Zariani. ”We hope this will continue throughout the year. It is greatly appreciated and will go a long way toward resolving problems.”

Another issue affecting the outcome of the campus budget is Proposition 30, a proposed initiative that would raise income and sales taxes to fund for public education and colleges.

“If Proposition 30 does not pass, we’re going to have to make substantial cuts to the budget, in the range of about $4.5 million,” said Riggs. “The budget cuts are on everybody’s mind at this point, and hopefully Prop. 30 will pass because that’s going to be so critical to the direction of GCC and all of education in the state of California.”

Riggs will be at GCC for the 2012-2013 school year. The Board of Trustees is currently forming a committee to search for the new president made from Glendale community members, staff, faculty and student input that will be responsible for initial interviews and assessment of candidates.

“This position is for a year,” said Riggs. “I’ll be done at the end of June. I plan to go back to Stanislaus.”

Angel Silva can be reached at writer_silva@rocketmail.com

Cafeteria Undergoes Massive Remodeling

By Jonathan Caballeros EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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enovations to the cafeteria have made purchasing faster and have given a new classroom to culinary arts majors, but that’s only the beginning on a major reconstruction of the entire campus.

Los Robles, former home to the culinary arts department, faces an uncertain fate of whether it is going to be relocated or demolished.

“At the moment, we don’t really know where the future of Los Robles stands, due to the culinary arts majors moving to the cafeteria,” said Ron Nakasone, Vice President of Administrative Services.

“It could lead to moving the building to another location on campus, or perhaps demolition.”

For culinary arts majors, the reconstruction of and movement to the cafeteria means new challenges.

The new cafeteria offers a streamlined form of purchasing food, which speeds up the line, and makes it easier for students to choose their meal.

“We want the new cafeteria to be self sustaining,” said Nakasone. “Now that the lines will go faster, we should see more sales to keep the culinary arts students busy.”

One former Vaquero sees the new classroom as great opportunity for real experience.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for culinary students to enhance their skills. The culinary arts department has a small kitchen, but working in the cafeteria provides a bigger space to work,” said Nelson Luong, 24, a former GCC culinary arts student. “ If I had worked in the cafeteria, I would have loved to provide great meals to students.”

Due to its reopening last Monday, other locations were more full than usual. The Milky Way Cafe, closed since Spring 2011, reopened to accommodate students wanting to grab a quick bite.

“I was surprised when I found out the second floor cafeteria was closed due to its reconstruction,” said Britteney Guinhawa, 19, a nursing major. “I’m curious to see what changed in the upstairs cafeteria. If it gives a comfortable setting to study or eat at, then I’ll go there often.”

On top of the possible demolition of Los Robles, the construction of a new building that will help new and current students with financial aid, admissions and records, counseling and job placement, and is near its groundbreaking day.

“The College Services Building will have all the amenities that students need such as admissions and records, student financial aid,

[See Cafeteria, page 8]

New Construction Planned for Campus

By Ksenia Rabinovich EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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ver the next five years, GCC will begin construction on a new building which aims to simplify the lives of students on campus .

The beginning of the project is scheduled for Spring 2013, but the entire campus has already begun the reorganization process.

A three-story building is going to replace Los Robles. Besides Los Robles, 14 other buildings are planned for demolition including the San Fernando, EOPS building

and the Verdugo Gym. The nine buildings affected by the remodeling process include Camino Real, San Gabriel, Aviation Arts, Administration, Sierra Madre, Sierra Nevada Gymnasium, San Rafael, Auditorium and Verdugo Gym. The inner structures of each building will be modified over the next 5 years.

The remodeling of San Gabriel has started already and the doors are open for hungry students.

About $500,000 was spent for cafeteria renovation project alone. The newly remodeled

cafeteria is built to speed up lunch lines by providing students with pre-cooked food and a self-serve station.

The college cafeteria is ready to accept culinary students, who won’t have a building to call their own after Los Robles is demolished later this year. The students will share the kitchen with the cafeteria staff and it will allow faculty and students to enjoy the food of future chefs.

The new building will be the new home to the Anthropology and Culinary Arts Departments on the second floor.

The first floor will contain speech, creative writing, and journalism labs as well as an expansive computer lab.

The third floor will be home to administraction which will include the Admissions, the financial aid office, student services and the assessment office.This allows all student services to be in one place.

Incoming freshmen can handle all admissions and financial related problems in one location.

Ron Nakasone said that the future GCC student can “enter the building, apply, get admitted, register for classes and

receive their financial aid, all in one place.”

The current construction plan is considered as one of the most complex building projects in the history of GCC. The estimated price of the new building by itself is $50 million.

The college has already received $41.2 million from state funds.

The rest of the sum will be provided

by Measure G funds, which will also allocate additional money for remodeling existing buildings.

Ksenia Rabinovich can be reached at kseniarabinovich@gmail.com

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Beeline to Increase Fares in 3-Phase Plan

By Jonathan Caballeros EL VAQUERO STAFF WRITER

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race yourselves Vaqueros, the Beeline fare increase to $1.25 is only a year away.

Glendale city officials approved fare hikes in Aug. 2011, to raise base fares of the Beeline from 25 cents to $1.25 in a threestep, two-year process, making it the first time the Beeline’s fares would increase since the inception of the agency in 1984.

“At the moment, the Beeline system is only getting 12 percent of the revenues from the fare boxes,” said Kathryn Engel, Transit Manager in the Traffic and Transportation Division in Glendale. “We are supposed to be at bring 20 percent from them [to stay afloat].”

Although the fare hike will help keep the Beeline running, some people are already complaining about the recent fare increase to $1, made effective on July 1.

“It used to be a quarter!” said Erick Barrientos, 19, a Los Feliz resident studying at Glendale. “I might as well take Metro!”

Despite two quick consecutive price increases, there are still ways to keep trips to and from campus inexpensive, and perhaps faster.

For example, the Metro to Muni transfer option costs 35 cents, 65 cents cheaper than the current $1 and will let you hop on to any Beeline route from the Metro. This option is for riders using LA Metro in their ride from home to school and back.

The Beeline also has a transfer

to Metro, costing 50 cents, saving a dollar from the Metro base fare of $1.50. Make sure to ask for the transfer once you are boarding the bus and paying your fare.

Glendale riders can take advantage of student fare savings by purchasing Beeline 31-day passes for $22, compared to the regular $36 fare. The passes activate the first day they are used and have no expiration date, so local riders could potentially stack up on savings.

Vaqueros can ask for a Student 31-Day pass at the Business office, located to the right of the bookstore, during business hours.

Usual hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

Readers can learn more about other Beeline passes at www.

Photo by Allan Beglarian

PREPARING THE COURSE: Jeffrey Hechter, left, a full-time cook directs student worker Kelaris Ahajadourian, dietary supervisor, in preparing the day’s menu at the newly redisigned kitchen of the GCC cafeteria.

[Cafeteria, from page 7] and anything else a new or returning student would need,” said Nakasone. “This would eliminate the need to go from building to building, like we do today.”

“I think it’s a step in the right direction to have all offices in the same building,” said Lorilyn Luong, 20. “Now if they could only offer more classes to students.”

The new structure will stand three stories and will be 56,000 square feet in total, offering

admissions and records, financial aid, EOPS, the transfer center, the job placement center and more.

The new building will let students have a one-stop destination to prepare for the new semester ahead, but leaves a question to GCC: how will the abandoned spaces be reallocated?

“At the moment, GCC is thinking on what to do with the newly opened space, at an affordable cost,” said Nakasone.

“San Rafael’s second floor could become an open lab.”

Other buildings apart from Los Robles, such as the San Fernando

courts, also are in the chopping block for demolition.

“There’s not much useable land left,” said Nakasone.

Only now, time will tell.

The campus is going through a major transformation. Starting with the cafeteria, and finishing with perhaps a totally new landscape, this new plan for an easier travelled campus will come by 2015.

Photo by Allan Beglarian

COST OF A RIDE: Artsroun Darbinian, 18, a freshman takes the bus regularly for its convenience and low cost. Prices have increased from 25 cents to $1 since Oct. 1 2011 and will increase to $1.25 in July 1 2013.

glendalebeeline.com and clicking at the “Fares and Fare Policy” link to open up more information, in PDF form.

For riders who use bus transportation frequently and also use other transit agencies such as the LADOT DASH or Commuter Express, the EZ Transit Pass might be the best option.

The EZ Transit pass currently costs $84 a month, $9 more than the standard LA Metro monthly pass at $75. The advantage is the ability to ride any local bus agency for free in LA County, including Glendale Beeline with Routes 11 and 12, which normally cost $2, LA Metro, LADOT, Foothill Transit, and 20 other agencies in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The EZ Transit pass also lowers prices for other commuter buses, which usually use the freeway and travel far distances between stops, which could help achieve faster commute times to and from campus.

Examples of commuter buses around Los Angeles are the Metro Silver Line, normally $2.45, now fares for 95 cents with the EZ pass. Commuter Express fares are reduced by $1.50 with EZ, which could make the ride free depending on the distance.

Riders can learn research the EZ Transit and its benefits at www.metro.net/EZ. The Beeline is facing a major two-year transformation, with the addition of route 32, timetable modification of route 7 and fare hikes, Vaquero bus riders now have to figure out what their best options are to keep going to school on time and within a budget.

From a bus pass, to transfers, the way the rider chooses pay should always be a wisely made decision. Always make sure to research which choice is best to save time and money.

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

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SPORTS

Lady Vaqueros Take 2nd

Women’s Soccer Stumbles Again

Photo Rebecca Krueger

BRAXTON TAKES THE LEAD: Whitneigh Braxton takes on Irvine Valley College’s defense on Sep. 14 at Sartoris Field. The Lady Vaqs lost 3 to 2. For the full story, go to http:www.elvaq.com

Photo by Chantal Bevard

FIRST PLACE FINISH: Grace Graham-Zamudio finished first with a time of 18:38, an impressive 30 seconds before the second place runner.

[Cross Country, from page 1] “I basically looked at my team and just tried to keep my team together. We are really team oriented,” said Diosdado.

“I hope for the team to place top three in state, you know we really have a good chance.”

Head coach Eddie Lopez was proud of his runners after all the races were completed.

“We were close to Orange Coast, considering this is their home course, it gives them an advantage,” said Lopez.

“I’m very confident in our team. The most important thing in our team is the group, support, cooperation, community and they’re good. It’s easy to coach them, a blessing to coach them.”

Lopez is confident on his teams’ goals for the season.

“We’re shooting to win conference, WSC conference, which we’ve won for the women the last 8 years, the guys the last 4 years,” said Lopez.

Fortunately, the heat was not a health concern for the Vaqueros, although Graham-Zamudio, Diosdado and Lopez all agreed that the heat was the most difficult part of the race.

“We were prepared for the heat. No one passed out, we were hydrated,” said Lopez.

However the heat did affect other teams and runners. Eight runners were treated for minor heat-related injuries, according to Capt. Chip Dill of the Costa Mesa Fire Department. Six of the patients were transported to local hospitals.

The men’s team came in second place at the Fresno Invitational on Sept. 8, while the Lady Vaquero’s came in third place.

The next cross country competition is the Golden West Invitational in Huntington Beach on Friday at 10:45 a.m.

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

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Men’s Soccer Wins Its First Game of Season

By John Ferrara

EL VAQUERO SPORTS EDITOR

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en’s soccer coach Joe Agoston also teaches theatre arts, but his locker room is no place for prima donnas.

“Last year we had too many people who were self-centered,” said Agoston.

This year’s team is made up of 23 freshmen and one sophomore.

Most players from the 2011 squad didn’t return and those who did were cut from the roster.

This inexperienced team has suffered through its first six, losing all five preseason matches, and the regular season opener by an average of nearly five goals per game.

However, the Vaqs managed to

win their first game of the season against Allan Hancock College Friday night at home, bringing their regular season record to a respectable 1-1.

Coach Laura Matsumoto urged players to “turn it around” in pregame warm-ups while Agoston preached his motto to “keep it simple.”

In the first half the Vaqs looked strong scoring early and held a three goal lead.

Midfielder Genaro “Junior” Barrientos motivated his teammates by scoring two of the four first half goals.

Team captain and goalkeeper Bryant Molina also had a few crowd-pleasing saves to keep his team in the game, despite giving up a goal with 11 minutes to go

in the half.

“Tonight, for the first time, you guys are beginning to look like a team,” Agoston said at halftime.

“Don’t get comfortable, just keep pounding ’em,” said Matsumoto, reminding her players to “keep your head in the game.”

In the second half, Glendale became lackadaisical and tried to defend its three goal lead rather than continuing to attack. The players began to tire and failed to keep their defense tight around the net, allowing two consecutive goals by Allan Hancock early.

But the Vaqueros managed to hold off the Bulldogs for the remaining 25 minutes.

Hancock players became frustrated when they were unable to tie the game, and with a few min-

Vaquero Sports Summaries Scores Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Sept. 8 — Fresno Invitational women — finished third men — finished second Saturday — So Cal preview

women — finished second

men — fnished third Women’s Volleyball: Sept. 6 — lost to Orange Coast 3-0

lost to Riverside 3-0 Sept 8. — Victor Valley Tournament lost 2 Sept. 12 — beat Ventura College 3-0 Friday - Saturday — S.D. Mesa Tourny

won 1, lost 3

Women’s Soccer: Sept. 4— lost to PCC 3-1 Sept. 7 — lost to Compton 4-1 Sept. 11 — lost to Rio Hondo 3-0 Friday — lost to Irvine Valley 3-2 Football: Sept. 8 — lost to San Bernadino Valley 35-0 Saturday — beat San Diego Mesa 31-19 Men’s Soccer: Sept. 4 — lost to L.A. Harbor 6-0 Sept. 5 — lost to Chaffey 4-0 Sept. 7 — lost to Fullerton 4-1 Sept. 11 — lost to Canyon 5-1 Friday — beat Allan Hancock 4-3

Upcoming Events Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Friday — Golden West Invitational at Huntington Beach 10 a.m.

Sept. 28 — Foothill Invitational at Cucamonga-Gusti Park 10 a.m.

Women’s Golf: Monday — WSC Bakersfield at Stockdale CC

10 a.m.

Sept. 30-Oct.1 — North/South Tournament at Morro Bay 10 a.m.

Women’s Volleyball: Friday — at Cuesta 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 — at Imperial 5 p.m.

Sept. 28 — vs. Canyon 7 p.m.

Football: Saturday at Antelope Valley 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 vs. Santa Monica 6 p.m.

Women’s Soccer: Today — vs. San Jacinto 7 p.m.

Friday — at Oxnard 4 p.m.

Sept. 25 — at Citrus 6 p.m.

Sept. 28 — vs. West L.A. 5 p.m.

Oct. 2 — vs. L.A. Pierce 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer: Friday — at Santa Barbara 7 p.m.

Tuesday — at Santa Monica 3 p.m.

Sept. 28 — vs. Moorpark 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 — at Oxnard 4 p.m.

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

utes left, a small fight broke out.

Max Estrada of Hancock College threw a retaliation punch following a rough foul, and the benches cleared.

Molina showed his leadership skills during the scuffle, dominating the field with his booming voice. “Get back!” he told his team as he pulled his players to their sideline.

When the dust settled, Estrada received only a yellow card, an incorrect call by rulebook standards. However, there’s something to be said for a referee who understands that fighting is part of the game.

Glendale escaped the brawl uninjured and clinched its first

victory of the season when whistles blew four minutes into stoppage time.

“They almost paid the price,” said Agoston of his teams lazy second half performance. “Hopefully these guys continue to improve.”

If Molina continues to be a strong influence and the team can stick with its game plan, it could make it to the postseason. However, if this young, scrappy group can’t mesh and develop consistent team play, it may feel the wrath of Agoston’s curtain-call.

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

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

Constitution Day — A selection of political cartoons put together by students and faculty will be on display today through Friday on the ground floor of the San Rafael building.

Student Services Fair — Booths featuring a variety of services available to GCC students.

Sponsored by ASGCC. Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Plaza Vaquero. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 3033.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration — Cultural booths, food music and performances. Sponsored by ASGCC Campus Activities. Sept. 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Plaza Vaquero.

CLUBS Club Rush — Join the growing number of GCC student clubs

and organizations that focus on a multitude of interests. Existing clubs are recruiting members and students are also encouraged to start new ones. Booths will be open all day. Runs from today through Friday in Plaza Vaquero.

For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 3126.

I.O.C. Orientation — This is a mandatory meeting for all new clubs and officers. SC 212 club spaces will be raffled also. Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in SC 212.

I.O.C. Meeting — The first regular meeting will be on Sept. 26 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in SC 212.

S.O.S. Grant Applications — Grants are available to support registered clubs and organizations here at GCC. Deadline is Oct. 1. For more information visit www.glendale.edu/AS or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 3126.

FINANCIAL 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.

all. SG 334. Friday at 12:30 p.m.

There will be no film screening on Sept. 28.

LECTURES

“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 Wednesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m.

Science Lecture Series — “The Value is not One…it’s not Two… it’s Star.” Speaker is math professor Michael Allen. Sept. 25 in CS 177 from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. Free.

PLANETARIUM “Afternoon with the Stars” — A lunchtime program highlighting the planetariums features.

Thursday and Sept. 27 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in CS 257. The specific themes TBA. Free. For more information, visit www. glendale.edu/planetarium or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5275.

MOVIES Friday Flix: — A screening of the classic film “Ben Hur” (1959).

Featuring a new, frame-by-frame restoration from the original negative. Mike Petros will facilitate a discussion after the film. Free to

art gallery

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.

WORKSHOPS “Effective Resume” — Focuses on essential resume-writing principles, formats and content. Monday at 3 p.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m. Free. Career Center, 2nd floor, San Rafael Building. For more information call (818) 2401000, ext. 5407.

“MLA Documentation” — Learn about stylistic requirements mandated by the Modern Language Association. Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in AD 238. Free. Students are strongly encouraged to register online.

For more information, visit www. glendale.edu/learningcenter or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5341.

“Fragments” — Learn about sentence fragments and how to correct each; work on practice exercises. Free. Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in AD 238.

“Logical Fallacies” — Learn how to identify and avoid nine of the most common logical fallacies: Hasty Generalization, Post Hoc (Ergo Propter Hoc), Strawperson, Ad Hominem, Two Wrongs, False Dilemma, Slippery Slope, Appeal to Tradition, and Appeal to Popularity. Recommended for English 101 and above. Free. Sept. 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in AD 238.

“Quotation Integration” — Learn techniques for integrating quotes into your work in this new workshop. Free. Sept. 27 from 3 to 4 p.m. in AD 238.

Around Town events GCC Scholars Fundraising — Wrap Express. Pick up a flyer at assorted locations on campus or in SM 256, present it at time of order and 15 percent of your food cost goes to support the Scholars Program. Today only from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1525 N. Verdugo Road. For information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5146.

“Halloween Horror Nights” — Universal Studios Hollywood.

Featuring all new scare zones and mazes, including “Alice Cooper’s: Welcome to My Nightmare.” Prices vary. Open Friday, Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. and then assorted dates through Oct. 31. 100 Universal City Plaza, Hollywood.

For information visit: www.hal-

loweenhorrornights.com or call (800) UNIVERSAL.

COMEDY “7 Comics for $7”— The Ice House Comedy Club. Stand up by assorted headliners. Must be 18 or over, two drink minimum.

Thursday at 8 p.m. 54 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. For more information, visit www.icehousecomedy.com or call (626) 577-1894.

exhibitions “Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey”— Pasadena Museum of California Art. The first major exhibition of his work in over forty years, featuring over 100 objects, from paintings and drawings to photographs and studio artifacts. Runs through

Oct. 14. Museum hours and ticket prices vary. 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. For information, visit www.pmcaonline.org or call (626) 568-3665.

Free. Hours vary. Runs through Sunday. 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. For more information, visit www.moca.org or call (310) 289-5223.

Tunes. One show only. Friday at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 216 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, visit www.alextheatre.org or call (818) 243-2539.

“In Focus: Picturing Landscape” — The Getty Center. A landscape photography exhibit featuring everything from an 1800s pre-photographic drawing through todays digitally generated prints. Runs through Oct. 7.

Museum hours vary. Admission is free and parking is $10 per vehicle. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.

“Levitated Mass” — LACMA. Artist Michael Heizer’s piece is composed of a 456-foot-long slot constructed on LACMA’s campus, over which is placed a 340-ton granite megalith. Ongoing and free. Hours vary. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

For more information visit www. lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.

WELLNESS

“Amanda Ross-Ho: Teeny Tiny Woman” — Pacific Design Center. This exhibit features large scale paintings, textiles, fabricated objects and photographs.

“The Chuck Jones Centennial Celebration Film Festival” — Alex Theatre. An evening devoted to honoring the artist that brought us Wile E. Coyote and Looney

FILM

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 www. runyoncanyon-losangeles.com or call (323) 666-5046.

Compiled by Richard Kontas

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VAQUERO VIEWS

GCC Meme Winner: Elevator Issues

GCC MEME CONTEST: El Vaquero and GCC Memes, a Facebook page, partnered for a fun meme contest to start the fall semester. The winner, who wishes to remain annonymous, turned the infamous parking lot elevator into an amusement park attraction. The follow-up submission, by John Ferrara, shares sentiment with many students on campus. “Memes” are created using http://www.quickmeme.com/ or www.memegenerator.net and shared anonymously with the campus community through Facebook. Although the content tends to take a humorous look at some of the problems on campus — class closures, broken elevators and internet issues — it also provides a forum for lively discussion and debate. For more information about GCC Memes, see https://www.facebook.com/glendaleccmemes and for El Vaquero’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Vaquero-Newspaper/202904059725292

Meme by John Ferrara