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lined up in numbers
The new Metro Gold Line extension opens its doors to San Gabriel Valley residents PG. 9
Van catches fire, burns in Administration parking lot BY EVAN SOLANO MANAGING EDITOR
ESOLANO@CCCLARION.COM
Authorities responded to a vehicle fire around 3:02 p.m. on March 9 in the Administration Building parking lot. Both Glendora Police Department and the Glendora Fire Department arriving on scene to battle the burning Chevy Astro van that was parked along the side of the building. Social and behavioral sciences major Samantha Hallinan who is a student worker in the Foster/Kinship Education and Resource Programs was one of the first to arrive
on scene. “When I came out it was already in flames, and there were mini explosions,” Hallinan said. She mentioned hearing explosions that led her to investigate what was happening outside. “You could hear three or four of them,” Hallinan said. “We were curious about what was in the car that would make it explode.” According to reports the incident began when a parent came to campus to drop off her daughter for a class, when suddenly the car began to smoke before it soon became engulfed in flames. The driver was able to exit the
vehicle, taking with her a 10-monthold child who was in the backseat. Authorities say there are no injuries. “It was pretty scary,” Hallinan said. “Meeting the people who were in the car was really eye opening.” She was able to speak with both the mother and daughter who she describes as visibly shaken up by the events. Citrus employee Olivia Canales, who works in the Honors Transfer program was walking by the ED building when she heard the sounds of a fire alarm. SE E V EHI CLE FI RE • PAGE 5
Courtesy of Citrus College Campus Safety
A Chevy Astrovan was on fire in the E6 parking lot by the Administration Building. No injuries have been reported and Glendora Fire Department is still investigating the cause.
Luck of the
Left: Live Irish music will be provided by The Wannabes. (File Photo) Center: Oven roasted corned beef, served with cabbage, carrots and boiled potatoes, will be available in the Owl Café for $6.50. (File Photo)
IRISH
Bottom: Live Irish step dancers will entertain students. (File Photo)
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he Owl Café delivers tasty affordable food all year long. However, this upcoming Thursday, students will have the opportunity to indulge their cravings as Citrus celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish holiday festivities have been taking place for eighteen BY AMY LOVE STAFF WRITER years at Citrus, a collaboration ALOVE@CCCLARION.COM between ASCC and the Owl Café & ERICK CAMACHO to provide authentic Irish food STAFF WRITER and live performances. ECAMACHO@CCCLARION.COM Thursday, March 17th, ST. PATRICK’S DAY from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 AT THE OWL CAFÉ p.m., students will be able to feast upon delectable meals prepared by the Owl Thursday, March 17 Cafe kitchen staff.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• LIVE MUSIC • LIVE IRISH STEP DANCERS • AUTHENTIC IRISH FOOD
S E E S T. PA D D Y’ S • PAG E 7
the battle continues
The APU/Citrus College “Battle of the Big Bands” returns PG. 13
denim dash Alpha Gamma Sigma honor society raises awareness of rare diseases in annual 5K at Citrus College Stadium on March 26 PG. 8