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Western Sun Volume 51, No. 1 n Oct. 17-Oct. 30, 2016

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Golden bash

Faculty, staff, alumni, students and friends of Golden West College gathered Sept.

12 to celebrate the school’s 50th year and the opening of a 50-year time capsule and two 25-year time capsules. After the ceremony, people stood on chalk lines that were in the shape of the number 50 and a drone took the photo. Story, Page 2.

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Half a century in the making

Golden West unearths some history as well as two time capsules

By Maddie Hopkins Staff Writer

Humble beginnings and great aspirations are terms that define what Golden West College means, and they are good terms to describe the legacy it’s founders bestowed upon it.

Fifty years ago a small cabbage farm would be transformed into an academic foundation for the community of Huntington Beach, Golden West College. Many things have changed in the years to come but today as fellow students and faculty gathered to bear witness to the excavation of a time capsule buried 50 years ago, the heart and spirit of GWC felt very much alive. The defining characteristics of Golden West have stood the test of time: “make it big, do it right, and give it class.”

On Sept. 12, 1966, GWC President R. Dudley Boyce opened the doors to a flood of 4,472 students.

To commemorate this historic ceremony mementos of the founding fathers of Golden West College were placed into a cornerstone in front of the admissions building on April 30, 1966. Twenty-five years later, a second generation of scholars would reopen the cornerstone to add artifacts from their lives, an effort to preserve that moment in time for others to uncover.

Both capsule’s were opened on the 50th anniversary of Golden West College. On Sept. 12, these pieces of history were unearthed revealing a half century’s worth of history.

Students, supporters, and faculty

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Former GWC president Judith Valles talks about the items placed in the 25th anniversary time capsule as a member from the Masonic Lodge No. 380 of Huntington Beach pulls items out.

of Golden West College past and present gathered to celebrate “50 years of education, inspiration, innovation, and graduation” as stated by John Weispfenning, chancellor of the Coast Community College District.

The attending student body seemed anxious and eager to find what sort of treasures the founding members of GWC had stored away.

The 50-year anniversary capsules were revealed by The Grand Lodge of California and Masonic Lodge No. 380. There were articles about the opening of the school from the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times, a article that a mascot was chosen to be Sam the Rustler, a map of the original layout of the campus, brochures, and a master plan of the school were also included. An issue from both Time and Life Magazine

from the era were thrown in to show the pop culture of the time.

Judith Valles revealed artifacts from 25 years ago when she was president of Golden West from 19881993. Two long black cylinders full of Golden West history were placed before the audience. Highlights of the content included: a stylish set of pompoms contributed by the cheerleaders, bumper stickers, T-shirts, a pristine copy of the “Branding Iron” (now known as The Western Sun), student handbooks,and several photos that truly seemed to have captured what it meant to be a Rustler in 1966.

The event included words from Wes Bryan, president of Golden West, Javier Venegas, ASGWC president, David A. Grant, president of the Coast District Board of Trustees, John Wordes, GWC historian and

A not-so-hidden gem right here in Huntington Beach

In 1966, Golden West College welcomed 4,472 new students.

Now, there are more than 17,000 enrolled.

By Casey N. Wilson Editor-in-chief

After the summer that felt like it was too short, class is back in session. We’re all adjusting to new schedules and trying to keep up with the workload. We’ve dealt with long lines at the bookstore and waking up earlier than we’d like to. It’s the season of back-to-school sales, everything pumpkin spice and for Golden West, a milestone. On Sept. 12, 1966, Golden West opened its classrooms for the first time. We have a school that boasts interesting classes and award-winning tweams. This school is a not-so-hidden gem in Huntington Beach where students flock.

Here at the Western Sun, we’re go-

charter facultyand the first student body president, John Furbish.

Golden West College has come a long way in 50 years, what began as a humble place of learning as students sat without desks has transformed into metropolis of academics, sports, and art. What is in store for the next 50 years? Javier Venegas, ASGWC president said we will begin by bringing sustainability to more school wide events. The college will continue the tradition and create another time capsule for the students of the future to uncover, it will be installed during the opening of the new student center.

Hopefully the artifacts of 2016 will bring joy to those who lay eyes on them again in 50 years, and remind them of the honorable legacy of the school that has touched so many lives.

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ing to follow along with the school’s many activities to see just how much has been accomplished over the past 50 years. The anniversary has prompted many events to be planned; our first ever football homecoming game, two time capsules were be dug up.

Not to mention that we’ll be doing our own digging. This college has many hidden gems that often go unnoticed and we want to bring attention to those. Golden West is striving to be the best it can be to hallmark these past 50 years and it has not gone

unnoticed. Today, 17,000 students are enrolled, a far cry from the 4.472 people that attended this school in 1966. Over one million people have made their way through Golden West and now, it’s our turn. Happy Fall Semester!

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A successful day for Chefs for Scholarships

By Serena O’Sullivan Entertainment editor On Sept. 25, more than 20 restaurants, breweries and wineries whose patronage contributes to Rustler scholarships set up stands with free food near the student cafeteria.

Blocked off by colorful flags, the Chefs for Scholarships event was filled with costumed entertainers, live singers, silent auction bundles, and, of course, stalls that filled the air with the smell of Orange County food and drink.

With choices ranging from Luna Grill, Slapfish, and the Lazy Dog Café to Buca di Beppo, Golden Olive and Red Table, visitors were given a diverse range of flavors to sample.

Many restaurants had multiple samples: Stacked had burgers, brownies

and salads to offer, while Mangiamo Gelato Caffe offered flavors from raspberry champagne to pistachio and the seasonal pumpkin spice.

Upon entrance to the enclosed area in which the event took place, patrons were given wrist bands whose colors correlated to their age range. Those above the age of 21 could buy alcohol samples from Rutherford Wine, HiTime Wine Cellars, and the BrewBakers beverage stand. The event also provided free water bottles to ease the impact of the steamy afternoon heat.

The 11th annual Chefs for Scholarships event opened with entertainment by the Satyn Dolls before short speeches by Calvin Free, the master of ceremonies, Jacki Wirta, president of GWC Patrons and GWC President Wes Bryan. Hannah Clark claimed the Golden Chef Award for $500, the

biggest scholarship given through the organization.

Clark, who had volunteered for the event this year and the last, gratefully accepted her reward with a short speech during which she said that it “makes a big difference what the patrons do here, because it allowed me to chase my dreams.”

Delicious food wasn’t the event’s only draw: there was also a free petting zoo within the Bolsa Chica Conservatory’s traveling truck. The aquatic petting zoo, which boasted of a horn shark as well as starfish and hermit crabs, visits inner-city schools so children who can’t make the drive to see the animals in their natural habitat are still given the pleasure of seeing and learning about the animals.

Meanwhile patrons could visualize the importance of conserving our

wetlands through a demonstration of the impact storm water has on asphalt and wetlands, respectively. “One acre of wetlands holds one million gallons of storm water,” said volunteer Eric Paquette.

The Volunteer Clowns of Orange County set up a face-painting booth for patrons young and old. “Every year we have face-painting and stickers, but this year we have powder and glitter for art,” said one lady with a sparkly red nose and a blue plaid dress, gesturing to the smiling children making artwork with a bluegloved hand. Patrons could flaunt a variety of colorful designs on their faces or hands while walking through the shaded, aroma-filled area, enjoying food, drink and entertainment during the successful night at Chefs for Scholarships.

Students should make time to join a club

By Mahealani Wu Staff writer

The fall semester is booming with opportunities, and all could be found at the quad where Club Rush hosted some GWC’s finest clubs. It was a great segway to get students involved in their school, community, and personal interests.

From Cosplay Club to International Christian Friends Club, there is a club here for everyone. If you couldn’t make the event it’s not too late to sign up. As GWC career center specialist Brenna Norris explained, “As someone who was recently a college student, I can say that it’s important and a lot of fun to join clubs. You’re not just learning within the school, but you’re involving yourself outside as well.”

Understandably, student life can grow busy and finding time to pursue other activities can be a stretch.

GWC student Andrew Kang said, “I plan on joining the Circle K International student community service group. They’re known for student services, fellowship, and leadership.

I’m busy most of the time, but I like to make time for this.”

Finding a club that fits your interests or goals can make all the difference for yourself as a student, and member of the community. Even freshman Evi Colven agreed that, “It’s important to get involved with the community and peers at school.” She plans on joining GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), a popular club on campus that emphasizes unity and belonging in all spectrums of sexual orientation.

If you missed Club Rush, there isn’t one post or lamp on campus that doesn’t have a club poster with meeting times and places.

Photos by MADISON HOPKINS | Western Sun

Kindergartners from the Boys and Girls Club handed out paper chain necklaces symbolizing unity.

Compassion embraces Peace Day

By Madison Hopkins Staff writer A celebration of International Peace Day was held Sept. 21 at Golden West College. Standing present at the ceremony were members of the Peace Club as well as the GW Intercultural Program. Farzane Farazdaghi the adviser for the Golden West Peace and Leadership Club was accompanied by Alison Carlock and Melissa Lyon, representatives of the Intercultural club.

The day began on a politically charged note with a discussion panel where activists from the LBGT community, Black Lives Matter and the Muslim community took turns voicing their ongoing commitment to peace. The discussions that followed included concerns as well as conflicting opinions but the talks managed to stay focused and civil.

Different methods of practicing non-violence were addressed by the peace panel and members strongly emphasized the importance of having compassion toward one another, no matter the circumstances.

C. J. Lassiter treated kinder-

More than 20 peace organizations gathered for International Peace Day on Sept. 21. garten guests from the Boys and Girls Club with a performance of “Change” by Taylor Swift. Once the performance was over, the children presented students and guests with hand-made paper chains to symbolize unity of all demographics.

More than 20 organizations gathered around the Cove Cafe with booths filled with a variety of ways to get involved and make a differ-

ence in the community. The final event was Picnic For Peace, a session of moonlight meditation paired with the film “Planetary.”

Farazdaghi is an advocate for living a peaceful lifestyle and encouraging others to strive for peace and compassion. “When I look down the road, there could be two distinct futures,” she said. “The first, as a species, we won’t be here as a result of violence and the relationship of handling each other and the earth–also the quality of life for our young children will not be good.

However on the other path, we will see at difficult crossroad times, we acted responsibly and made correct decisions.”

Peace and Leadership club president Javier Venegas described the purpose of International Peace Day as “one step forward to harmony with other nations as a day we can celebrate our one world as one being.”

If you are interested in learning an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of conflict, violence, war, and peace, contact Farzane Farazdaghi ffarazdaghi@gwc.cccd.edu.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Light Between Oceans’ is a tidal wave of tears

By Serena O’Sullivan Entertainment Editor “The Light Between Oceans” is a beautifully filmed and masterfully acted period drama about a couple in the 1920’s who adopt a baby girl they find in a rowboat upon their shore. Although the lighthouse keeper and his wife originally consider the girl a miracle, the dead body that accompanied her in the rowboat and the mother she left behind come back to haunt the family, inciting a fervent story about love, loss, and the powerful bonds forged through family.

Film editors Jim Helton and Ron Patane admirably move the various events along as smoothly as a summer breeze, giving the film a natural pace that only falters once at the very end before marching to its completion. Cinematographer Adam Arkapaw portrays the film’s setting with sweeping, mesmerizing shots of the faraway lighthouse and its lush beaches. There is always a beautiful image to look at, and Arkapaw makes the most of the filming locations through masterful use of light and composition.

One of the most beautiful moments in the movie occurs early on, when Tom (Michael Fassbender) and Isobel (Alicia Vikander) go on a picnic under a gorgeous pastel blue and pink sky and a falling sun.

The sky is so beautiful, and the actors so skillful in portraying their characters’ passion for one another, that it’s no small wonder that they fall in love so quickly.

Director Derek Cianfrance ensures that Tom and Isobel’s whirlwind romance is equally believable

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Prepare to be dazzled by the beautiful imagery, and don’t forget to bring tissues.

Three out of three stars. and heartfelt.

Fassbender and Vikander share a chemistry so palatable it’s no surprise the two actors started dating. Sadly, although the movie is billed as a romance, it’s really only a romance during the first twenty minutes that depict the couple falling in love and living a happy life on their island. For the rest of the film, it becomes a period drama and Isobel becomes less and less likable, transforming from a womanly love interest to an unromantic matron

focused solely on her adopted daughter, Lucy.

Alexandre Desplat lends his trademark charm and deft melodies to the film’s soundtrack. Desplat provides a range of songs that highlight and underscore the movie’s various moods, from a lighthearted duo of piano and violin that plays during Tom and Isabel’s courtship to a dramatic orchestral chorus that soars in the background as Tom discovers that Lucy’s mother is still alive.

That being said, “The Light Between Oceans” shines most brightly in the fields of cinematography, soundtrack, and acting. The script stumbles at times, especially during the end, making its two hour timeframe known, but luckily the movie ends gracefully soon after, like a partygoer that doesn’t want to overstay her welcome.

Despite flaws in its storytelling and its long run time, “The Light Between Oceans” is a thoughtful and artistic film, elegant in its emotional journey.

‘Battlefield’ beta will blow you away with new features

By Mahea Wu Staff Writer This year has seen an uprising of great games, and Battlefield 1 has easily been added to my list of must-haves. The beta was open on Xbox, PS4, and PC from August 31 to September 8, and it did not let down my expectations.

The first person shooter (FPS) takes place during World War I, and with its diverse maps and WWI weaponry, it will be hard to grow bored of. I am looking forward mostly to the historic campaign mode, and multiplayer maps.

The Sinai Desert was the only map available to play on beta, and after watching the gameplay that was released in June, I was excited to finally be able to play it. Having played it on my PS4, the graphics made the experience all the more real and cathartic. There were planes, horses, and tanks colliding left and right, giving us a glimpse of what the war actually looked and felt like. The random sandstorms were a unique element, as they were not for looks, but actually affected the way you played, especially if you were a sniper or pilot.

In addition to the vast textures that the map

alone gives us, the weaponry is what truly defines the game. You can use things like flamethrowers, mustard gas, bolt action rifles, and even take down an enemy by horse. If you wanted to take a mobile approach, tanks, and planes are vehicles available to your team.

For the most part the developers did a good job on weaponry research, but certain weapons didn’t

feel accurately portrayed. Since Battlefield 1 is a historically inclined game, realism should be a priority, especially when it comes to its weapons.

If you enjoy tactical gameplay, and team coordination, then this is the game you should be saving your money for. There is no doubt that EA and Dice will sweep a definite win with Battlefield 1, and I personally can’t wait to purchase it on Tuesday.

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‘Magnificent 7’ doesn’t live up to title

By Spencer Otte Staff Writer

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n any discussion of the state of modern Hollywood, the topic of re-makes will inevitably be brought up. While remakes are not a modern phenomenon (classics like “Scarface”, “Ben-Hur”, “The Ten Commandments:, and “The Wizard of Oz” were all remakes), they certainly seem to be opening with increasing regularity. This week, the latest of these opened: Antoine Fuqua’s remake of the 1960 film “The Magnificent Seven” (itself an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic “Seven Samurai”). Not all remakes are equal, and this one lies where most seem to fall- mostly uninspired and forgettable.

The film opens in the small town of Rose Creek, where the robber baron and industrialist Bartholomew Bouge (Peter Sarsgaard), along with a gang of Pinkerton stand-ins plan to take over to set up a gold mining operation. Fuqua wastes no time in making sure the audience knows that Sarsgaard is the villain- less than ten minutes after his introduction, he burns down a church and murders several townsfolk in cold blood- including the husband of Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett) leaving her widowed and seeking revenge. She turns to Warrant Officer Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), who puts together a group to take down Bouge that includes gambler John Faraday (Chris Pratt, doing his best Harrison Ford impression), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), a former

Confederate sharpshooter, along with his best friend and knife-expert Billy Rocks (a criminally underused Byung-Hun Lee), mountain man Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), along Vasuqez, a wanted outlaw, and Comanche warrior Red Harvest (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Martin Sensmeier, both of whom the film seems to forget about).

Obviously a film called “The Magnificent Seven” needs seven protagonists, but making them all three dimensional and allowing development takes a master director, and unfortunately Fuqua isn’t up to snuff. Horne, who could have been the most interesting character in the bunch, seems to just wander into the group with no clear motivation as to why.

Robicheaux suffers from PTSD, but because there is so much going on, the topic cannot be handled meaningfully. The film features some nice landscape shots reminiscent of John Ford, but they come across as mostly cookie cutter. Later on, there’s a “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” style mexican standoff, but with the generic score in place of Ennio Morricone’s, the scene falls flat.

All of that is not to say that it was all bad. The cast was surprisingly diverse. The climax of the film features the townsfolk setting traps to stop Bogue’s gang, and the payoff is very satisfying. However, this isn’t enough to save the film. It’s a decent way to spend two hours, but wait until ticket prices drop or catch it on TV in a few months.

2 out of 4 stars.

Photo Poll “What do you hope to get out of joining a club?”

“I would hope to meet students on the same wavelength who are working towards the same goals.

I like clubs that do stuff for the community.”

–Robert Molina, 30, Huntington Beach, GWC Honor Society

‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ is a magical journey show as Beetle, expressing his character’s bravado with a deep booming voice that commands attention during funny scenes and rumbles with warmth during emo“Zootopia” has found a worthy competitor for the 2016 tional moments.

Despite its sophisticated handling of themes such Oscar’s Best Animated Feature award in “Kubo and the as death, familial conflict, and the power of memory, Two Strings,” a beautiful and unique heroic tale of a “Kubo” balances drama and humor with expert preyoung boy named Kubo blessed with magical powers cision. When Monkey expresses her fear of dying to who embarks on a journey to find his late father’s saBeetle after Kubo has fallen asleep, Beetle reassures her murai armor so he can battle and defeat the fearsome by saying that after she has passed, her stories will be moon king. shared by Kubo, “and by the people he shares it with, By blending an animation style unlike any other studio’s, comprised of an innovative and one-of-a-kind and by the people they share it with, and by the people blend of stop-motion and computer animation, with a they share it with, and...”

Monkey’s features light up with joy at these loving and creative twist on the classic hero’s journey, words, but Beetle’s repetition of the phrase “and by first-time director Travis Knight ensures that “Kubo and the Two Strings” is an unforgettable and inspiring the people they share it with” causes her face to slowly do a complete 180, from a sweet and tender smile to tale. an expression of pure annoyance. Much of the film’s From the very first frame, “Kubo” captures auhumor is based on the three main characters’ triumphs diences with spellbinding visuals and a completely unique story. The movie opens with Kubo’s mother rid- and trials as they travel together and learn to love one another as a family, giving the story lighthearted moing a boat through a treacherous storm, and a mighty ments while ensuring the plot moves along smoothly. wave that threatens to destroy them is seamlessly torn The only oddity about this movie makes itself apart by a strum of her magical shamisen, a Japanese known after the movie ends. Looking through the instrument.

Soon, Kubo is sent on a journey to find the three credits to the tune of Regina Spektor’s take on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” with Japanese instrumenpieces of his father’s armor. Kubo’s evil aunts, played tals, there are very few Japanese names on screen. For

by Rooney Mara, are particularly eye-catching, with a story that shows so much love and appreciation for creepy smiling masks and capes that look like they’re made of raven feathers, making their first meeting with Japanese culture, drawing inspiration from Japanese Kubo all the more frightening. Their menacing natures woodblock prints and celebrating origami and the shamisen, the decision not to incorporate more Asian are accentuated by Deborah Cook’s costume design creatives screams of a lost opportunity. and Rooney Mara’s eerie, expressive voice acting.

The best part about “Kubo and the Two Strings” Luckily, Kubo is not alone in his journey: after is that this film is more than purely entertaining and his mother transports him far away from his sisters gorgeous: it’s brilliantly woven, loving, and manages to for safety, she leaves her son in the care of Monkey, a be both too sophisticated to be labeled a simple kids’ wooden totem voiced by Charlize Theron brought to movie and too wondrous and inspiring to be aimed for life through magic, and soon Kubo and Monkey are joined by a monstrous man named Beetle. While many adults. It’s a true family movie, likely to provoke many thoughtful conversations and sure to pluck more than actors struggle to master the art of voice acting when two heart strings. first starting out, Matthew McConaughey steals the

By Serena O’Sullivan Entertainment Editor

“Networking…meeting new people and learning new things I might not have known.”

–Claude Mokbel, 24, Fountain Valley, Entrepreunership Club

“When I join a club, I want a human experience...I want to join a club for everybody, not just a specific category of humans.”

–Brandon Thomas, 21, Huntington Beach, GLASA Club

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OPINION

Not all women will be influenced with ‘women’s card’

Internet: Help or hinderance?

By Spencer Otte Staff Writer

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By Serena O’Sullivan Opinion Editor

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ou’re probably going to vote for Hillary Clinton, just because she’s a woman, huh?”

When an irritable relative asked me this at a family reunion, I was so surprised I couldn’t conjure up the words to dismiss his allegation. I stared at him like a man who has just seen the sun for the first time, which is to say that I scrunched up my face and squinted at him so that my face looked like a bad internet meme.

The idea that I would vote for someone simply because of their gender is purely idiotic. I’m not going to vote for anyone I don’t trust, and Hillary Clinton is the poster girl of corruption and corporate greed.

According to the Washington Post, the Clinton foundation has received millions of dollars from foreign governments such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

The Clinton Foundation’s website lists the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as donating an amount between $10 million and $25 million. It’s hard to believe that Hillary Clinton is a feminist when she accepts money from a country that doesn’t allow women to drive because sitting in a car will allegedly damage their privates; not only that, but women are forbidden from leaving their homes without a male guardian.

Perhaps I could give this a pass and convince myself that Hillary was simply bumping elbows with a longterm U.S. ally and working the system so she could slowly initiate change for the better in Saudi Arabia. Yet the Illinois Review lists 19 women who “stepped forward and publicly complained about the former presidents,” with accusations ranging from rape and sexual assault, to unwelcome sexual advances and post-incident character assault. One woman who has stepped forward, Kathleen Willey, is quoted by WND as saying that Bill Clinton has committed “multiple sexual assaults and rapes for over 40 years,” aided by “Hillary Clinton’s threatening, bullying, intimidating and terrorizing all of the women who have suffered at his hands.” WND also quotes Dolly Kyle, “the childhood sweetheart of [Bill] Clinton,” as alleging that “’Enabler’ is the most polite thing you could call Hillary.”

Hillary Clinton initially claimed that the Monica Lewinsky scandal was the result of a “vast right-wing conspiracy” and called Lewinsky “a narcissistic loony toon,” despite later

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It’s hard to believe that Hillary Clinton is a feminist when she accepts money from a country that doesn’t allow women to drive because sitting in a car will allegedly damage their privates; not only that, but women are forbidden from leaving their homes without a male guardian.

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DNA evidence found on Monica Lewinsky’s infamous blue dress.

Upon reflection, it’s quite funny that Hillary accused Lewinsky of acting like a cartoon character, when Bill Clinton’s actions were reminiscent of early cartoon depictions of men when they saw an attractive female: in Tex Avery’s 1943 cartoon “Red Hot Riding Hood,” a wolf character’s eyes pop out of his head and his tongue pants in lust upon seeing Red Riding Hood, and he’s so overwhelmed with lust that he hits himself with an anvil to calm down.

According to townhall.com, Hillary worked as a defense attorney in 1975 for a man charged with raping a 12-year-old girl, Thomas Alfred Taylor, attacking the girl’s “character and mental stability, [winning] her client a light sentence.” The website hall asserts that Hillary “led the charge on smear campaigns against dozens of women who accused her husband, Bill Clinton, of rape, molestation, sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct.”

Now, I should mention that I believe that accused rapists deserve a fair and honest trial, the same as all accused criminals. However, Bill Clinton has evaded conviction for his alleged crimes throughout decades, paying potential accusers or running smear campaigns with his wife against

them to intimidate them into submission.

The fact of the matter is that the Clintons transcend justice: with infinite connections and millions of dollars at their disposal, they have the power to strong arm, intimidate, and outspend any accusers. Bill Clinton has lied under oath, and Hillary Clinton compromised national security by using a private server and then lied about it, time and time again.

Bill Clinton has described Hillary and himself as a “two-for-one deal,” implying that if one is elected, the other is equally powerful. Looking at Bill Clinton’s terrible record of sexual allegations and his subsequent slips through the legal cracks, as well as Hillary Clinton’s tendency to stick to her husband’s side like glue and fire off at any accusers without considering the validity of their claims, the idea is off-putting, to say the least. Her claim that “Every survivor of sexual assault deserves to be heard, believed, and supported” rings hollow to my ears.

As a feminist, I can’t vote for Hillary Clinton, no matter how much she claims to care and work for women.

All I care about are her actions, which stand at a stark contrast to her bold and tantalizing claims. The Clintons have already proven that they believe themselves to be above the law. Why on earth put them in charge of it?

ver the last few years, the term “Internet of Things” has been popping up more and more in discussions of the future of technology. Simply put, the Internet of Things (IoT) envisions physical objects communicating wirelessly and sharing information. Far flung from the House of the Future of yesteryear, where robot servants would do our bidding, today it is the appliances doing the work for us.

While this will certainly be appealing to some, this tech is not nearly all it’s cracked up to be. In the age of the internet, cybersecurity will become an increasingly more important issue.

Today, we might have to worry about our email being compromised, but thanks to the mostly lax security measures in most smart products, we may have to worry about a hacker causing our toaster to burst into flames, or shutting off our car in the middle of the highway. Even without malicious intent, a simple internet outage can bring to a halt many important appliances.

Planned obsolescence, the business practice of making sure a product will soon need replacing, has been the standard in most industries going back to the 1950s. Conventional wisdom states that a washing machine needs replacing every 10 or so years, but in the next few years that could very well change. For example, a company manufactures a Smart Washer, and then two years later, begins selling a newer model. One way they can encourage customers to purchase the new washer, is to “brick” the now obsolete machine by shutting down its servers. This scenario happened when Nest, the makers of the popular smart thermostat, bought a smaller company, Revolv and shut off service in May. Disregarding all these larger concerns, the IoT, at least how it is implemented now comes with countless minor annoyances: TV’s becoming nearly unwatchable after updates, people who can’t turn off lights or heat their house because of system updates, just to name a few. These wouldn’t be problems if the manufacturer included offline modes, but most of these products need an internet connection.

After all, why does a thermostat need an update in the first place? At the risk of coming off as a luddite, what purpose does a jump rope with bluetooth connectivity serve? Who needs a lunchbox or trampoline with an app?

This echnology has a lot of potential to make life easier, but like many Silicon Valley products that promise to “make the world a better place” these smart device mostly amount to shiny toys that will monitor the user and need replacement in a few years.

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Photos courtesy of Golden West athletic department

The men’s soccer team celebrates another victory. The Rustlers have won seven and tied one in their last eight games and is 10-0-4 overall.

ROUNDUP

Men’s water polo and soccer undefeated Men’s water polo The men’s team, aiming for its 24th CCCAA title is undefeated this season, notching a 15-0 record. The team is playing host to the Golden West tournament that goes from Friday to Saturday here on campus. The Rustlers are averaging a whopping 15 goals per game.

Men’s soccer The team is 7-0-1 in its last eight games and has compiled a 10-0-4 record this season. As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations on campus, the team is playing Cypress at home on Friday.

Women’s water polo The women’s water polo team is having an outstanding season, too, compiling a 16-2 record. The team has scored 231 goals this season and is averaging almost 13 goals per game.

The team is 4-0 in conference play under first-year head coach Matt Flesher. The team is playing in the Long Beach City College tournament this weekend.

Women’s soccer The women’s soccer team started Orange Empire Conference play with a 0-0 tie against Santa Ana College but it has been a tough season. The team has only won twice while losing seven and tying three. The Rustlers will travel to Cypress for a match on Friday.

Men’s cross country The men’s cross country team fin-

The Golden West College water polo teams are having successful seasons. The women have won 16 of 18 games while the men bring a 15-0 record into the Golden West tournament that starts Friday. The women play in the Long Beach City College tournament this weekend. ished 18th in the the Golden West Invitational held Sept. 23 at Central Park in Huntington Park. Freshman Luke Baird (Cypress HS) was the top runner for the Rustlers finishing the tough 4-mile course in a time of 23:15.

Women’s cross country Golden West women competed at the SoCal Preview race at Irvine Regional Park. The standout for the Rustlers was Courtney Buckles who finished in 25:16 for the 5K race.

Briana Rodriquez was the top finisher for GWC in the Golden West Invitational, finishing in 23.47

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SPORTS

Rustlers pull the upset, 20-17 GWC will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a real home game Saturday against Palomar Sophomore Quinton Conaway kicked a 40-yard field goal with only two second remaining Saturday, propelling Golden West to a 20-17 upset victory over Saddleback at LeBard Stadium.

Saddleback, the No. 1-ranked team in the CCCAA, came into this game as the heavy favorite and sported an undefeated 5-0 record.

The Golden West defense sacked the two Saddleback quarterbacks seven times, recording 16 tackles for loss and earned one interception. Former Katella linebacker Joseph Inda led the charge with 12 tackles, 4 for loss, and 2 sacks.

Saddleback tied the game at 17 late in the fourth quarter and it tried to run out the clock. But the Rustlers got the ball back and from the 46-yard-line, Adam Vance completed a pass to Zimari Manning for a 13-yard first down. What made the play even more crucial was a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty against Saddleback.

This moved the ball to the opponent’s 26-yard line, which is field goal range for Conaway. After two running plays to get the clock down to two seconds, Conaway kicked his game-winner.

The victory broke a four-game losing streak for Golden West, making the team’s record 2-4 overall and 1-0 in the conference.

For the first time, the football team will play a home game on campus on Golden West Field when the Rustlers meet Palomar College at 1

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Sophomore kicker Quinton Conaway watches as his 40-yard field goal attempt goes through the uprights with two seconds remaining to give the Rustlers a 20-17 upset victory over No. 1-ranked Saddleback Saturday night at LeBard Stadium. Earlier this season, linebacker Hunter Margain (below left) heads for the goal line 81 yards away after snatching a tipped pass. The interception gave Golden West a 17-6 lead over Riverside Community College. Freshman wide receiver Sheldon White (below) grabs a pass during the Sept. 10 game at LeBard Stadium. White led the team with 51 receiving yards, but Riverside rallied to win, 20-17. p.m. Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school.

Tickets are on sale at the Foundation or Athletics offices. Prices are $10

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for general admission and $5 with a student or staff ID. Purchase a ticket in advance and get a special edition T-shirt for an addition $5. In addition,

there will be a tailgate party from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. between the football and track field. The first 1,000 attendees will receive a free seat cushion.