Vol. 89 No. 4 - Oct. 5, 2018 by The Experience Los Medanos College

Quarterback Q&A

Brewery pours out love

Nido serves up tacos

Tim Evitt talks injuries, being a quarterback and the game of football in general — page 4

Five Suns Brewing of Martinez is featured in the first in a series of Oktoberfest stories on local beer — page 6

Oakland’s Nido serves up tacos, margaritas and carnitas to our review crew — page 6

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The last day to apply for Fall 2018 Graduation

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Transfer Day coming soon The annual fall Transfer Day Event will be held on Tudesday, Oct. 23 in the outdoor quad from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event will feature varius workshops and other events throughout the week. For more information interested parties can visit the Transfer and Career Center located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building.

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Building briefly shut down

Mold forces close By PERRY CONTINENTE @perrycontinente

A large portion of the music building was closed when construction of an air conditioner last Thursday uncovered black mold and asbestos in the walls of the complex. Administration in addition to Buildings and Grounds maintain that the mold was not airborne and confined to the walls, however, several faculty members in the affected area have reported health problems they assert are a result of the mold and current lack of air conditioning

in the building. “I ended up in the ER for a respiratory issue as a result [of the heat and mold,]” said music professor Sylvester Henderson. He mentioned that while his office was not compromised by mold the areas surrounding it were impacted which he believes contributed to his condition. “I’m still having respiratory issues, today was one of my best days since i’ve been back.” Henderson said between coughs. Henderson also brought up

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Francisco Camacho patches the roof of the music building before the rain. These repairs were coincidental and not related to the black mold issue the lack of air conditioning in the music department as a contributing factor, saying that his summer classes frequently suffered heat up to “100 to 110 degrees.” To make up for the lack of air conditioning the offices, including Henderson’s, bought small portable air conditioning

towers meant to circulate the air. While Henderson was adamant about the mold’s impact on his health, Vice President of business and administrative services Alex Porter maintained that those in the music building were not exposed to the mold.

“Recent tests were conducted on areas in the Music Building that were under construction and no hazardous levels of asbestos were found in the building material or air,” said Porter. While confidentiality requirements prevented Porter from discussing the See MOLD, page 5

Hotel 270 is set to scare Hotel 270 is the haunted house attraction from student life this year. the attraction will be open Oct. 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the first floor of the College Complex. For more information contact the Office of Student Life at (9250 473-7554 or email studentlife@losmedanos.edu

Photo Illustration by Anthony Martinez

Models pose for this photo illustration that symbolically represents the native countries of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration myths dispelled

The tribulations of attending school undocumented By HUGO CALDERON @HCAL09

In pursuit of a good movie Movie night comes to LMC this Tuesday Oct. 16 in Library LCC-114 at 7 p.m. The first showing will be the Will Smith film “The Pursuit of Happyness.” Future showings include “There Will Be Blood” on Oct. 30 and “Inception” on Nov. 28. For more information students can contact the Office of Student Life at (925) 473-7554 or email studentlife@losmedanos.edu.

Many undocumented households, whose members have crossed illegally into the United States, hold the misconception that once a close relative turns 21 years of age, they can petition to receive a green card or citizenship. However that is a myth. My own family believed this and we were forced to find out the hard way. Growing up, my family, and all of the families around us, were waiting for the day I would turn 21 so I could petition for my mom to gain a sense of security. At the age of 19 with the awaited age of 21 coming into sight, my family and I went to go see an immigration lawyer to discuss our case and what our options

Adjuncts influence UF election By A.R. BROOM

@AlexanderRBroom

were. We met with Edward Litwin, a States Citizenship and Immigration Certified Specialist in immigration Services (USCIS) and then wait for and nationality law by the California the application to be approved. State Bar Board In our case, of Legal Specialmy mom had IMMIGRATION BY AREA illegally crossed ization. into the UnitAccording to Litwin, if one had ed States from illegally crossed Mexico around into the United the 1980s. Since States in the past then, she has not and was petitionbeen convicted of any crimes ing for a green nor left the councard or citizenPercent of undocumented ship, there would try. Our case is immigrants from different regions as be a 10-year penfairly typical for gathered by Homeland Security many Hispanic alty in which the households who immigrant would have to return to their native country. have illegally crossed the border. Still, under current law there are Prior to facing the penalty, an interview must be conducted with the United only two ways for my mom to gain a

The United Faculty elections are well underway and the stakes are higher than ever for part-time faculty members across the Contra Costa Community College District. According to their site, www.uf4cd. org, the “United Faculty of Contra Costa Community College District is an independent collective bargaining

association and a member of the California Community College Independents (CCCI) and the Bay Faculty Association (BFA).” The election’s only contention is for the presidential seat with its two contenders being the sitting president, Professor Donna Wapner, and Los Medanos College Music Professor Silvester Henderson. In emails exchanged among

faculty members at LMC it is clear that Henderson is running against the status quo. In an email sent to faculty October 2 by Jeffrey Michels, the professor emphatically campaigned for Wapner saying, “a vote for Donna is also a vote for me.” After giving a detailed background into the UF over the past 12 years, Michels who ser ved as the UF See UF, page 5

green card or citizenship — either marrying a U.S citizen and applying for an immigrant visa or being detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement and applying for “cancellation of removal.” In the latter option, she would have to prove that her being deported would cause “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” on her children, according to Litwin. “That was all I could come up with at our meeting. None of them look very hopeful,” Litwin told us. Many undocumented people, Latinx and others alike, live in fear due to their legal status. However, fear does not excuse being uninformed, especially in this socio-political climate. I had been fearful, but in looking at my options I found that my situation See MYTH, page 5

“A vote for me is the start of a ‘New and Fresh’ journey!” — Silvester Henderson

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“Yesterday I dared to struggle; today I dare to win.”

— Bernadette Devlin”

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Recording arts sexism noticed

Proposition 10 not a solution

Whenever I think back on the time I decided to pursue a Recording Arts major, I remember how intimidated I was to encounter all of the men in my class. I knew I would have to try much harder to prove my intelligence and experience in the subject, which led me to second-guess my decision. I let my anxiety of feeling inferior dictate the color of notebook I brought to class (I settled on black to make me look most professional), the clothes I chose to wear, and even the way I spoke. I felt the constant need to prove myself to my peers because almost all of them were men — and I was right. The men in the class were always the first to call me out if I messed up, and they would not forget about the mistake easily. I started and finished the Recording Arts program, being one of two females in the entire class. I was constantly longing for more female peers to connect to, and more women to look up to in the industry. As Bonnie Marcus wrote in Forbes, “Every year Billboard publishes the Power 100 people in the music industry. The list represents leaders of live, tech, management and recorded music. In 2018, 17 percent of the list was female, up from 10 percent in 2017. Men still hold most of the top jobs.” Sadly enough, the main decision makers and powerful people in the industry are the producers, engineers and managers, and not the musicians and singers, which women generally seem more inclined to become. Even today’s biggest female producers believe there are not enough female producers or engineers. Billboard writer Melinda Newman explains, “Eight years ago, when Alex Hope was 16 and first interested in music production, she Googled images of female producers. ‘I only came across Linda Perry,’ recalls Hope, who has gone on to produce Troye Sivan and Tove Lo, among others. ‘We just learn early on that it’s a man’s job to be at the mixing desk’.” I don’t see enough of these female producers standing up and trying to encourage women to pursue these jobs. The best way to encourage other women would be to go to colleges such as Los Medanos and teach young women. They do not need to major in music to fulfill their desire. Women can and should make a name for themselves behind the scenes in music, and not just aim to become the next Ariana Grande. Respect is hard to earn for women in the recording industry, which is all the more reason we need more women joining the profession.“There have definitely been times you’ll [suggest] an idea and the artist will pass over it and the guy in the room will say the same idea and they’ll say, ‘I love it’,” continued Newman in Billboard. This kind of situation happened to me many times in the Recording Arts program at LMC in the classes where there were few to no other women. I have also even heard male students’ opinions on why there are no women in the industry, and one even said that women need to work harder and then maybe they will get recognized, and this will give others the incentive to join. This kind of preconceived idea that women are not as hard-working as men is what keeps our society from moving toward more integrated workplaces. If more women would join the major and the professions that coincide with it, there would be far less sexism in the industry. I hope that more women will realize that they will gain power in the industry and be able to achieve far more if they at least double major in music and recording arts if they would like to be a well-known musician one day. More women should be able to produce and engineer music so that we can one day, just maybe, even the music industry’s playing field.

California faces a housing affordability crisis. San Francisco alone has the median price of a one-bedroom apartment costing $2,400 per month, according to data from ApartmentList. In a city with a median income of $6,725 per month after taxes, according to the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the crisis is a rabid debate in the city and the state. The Department of Labor classifies rent as unaffordable if renters spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs — while finding this applies to more than half of California renters. One third of renters pay over 50 percent. Proposition 10 is on the ballot to restore the California Dream of home ownership. Prop 10 proposes allowing cities and counties to “develop and implement local policies that ensure renters are able to find and afford decent housing” by repealing restrictions. Sadly, Prop 10 paints a fairy tale of regulating away the housing crisis, and flies in the face of historical cases that prove it will make the problem worse. It doesn’t address the issue causing our crisis: a population boom without new development to support it. This will reduce housing supply and discourage new building that would fix the crisis. Prop 10 backers seem to forget that. The Wall Street Journal reported in May that property owners and investors are already spooked by California’s bid at rent control. The first quarter of 2018 saw a 22 percent increase in multifamily unit sales as landlords sold properties that would be affected by the proposed regulations, and investors report they are holding off from building because of uncertainty. One of the many cases of counterproductive rent control comes from San Francisco, which has been experimenting with rent control since 1979. Stanford economists published a paper in August finding landlords decreased the housing supply by 15 percent by converting the properties to more expensive condos and vacation homes, selling their properties, or redeveloping buildings. The tenants stayed in their properties longer because they didn’t want to lose the low rates, which decreased the housing supply even more and increased displacement pressure for minority groups. Overall, the study found rent control sped up the gentrification it was trying to prevent. Economists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology proved property values drop by more than 10 percent when policies like Prop 10 are enacted. This could benefit homebuyers, but this wouldn’t be helpful to renters because homeowners would be significantly restricted in how they rent out rooms. The average California home could lose around $60,000 in value if Prop 10 passes, causing a shortage in property tax revenues and creating yet another crisis. Prop 10 backers know they are treading on constitutional law, as it forces landlords to rent property without fair compensation, so backers added a provision for that too. Section 10 of the legislation would hold the state liable to pay for the policies’ legal defense, even on losing and frivolous positions. Taxpayers would be required to write blank checks for the ensuing litigation, and the text explicitly states this would include all court cases up to the Supreme Court. When even the backers know that they can be challenged this high up, it’s not a good sign. Until the state modifies its zoning and environmental laws already in place that restrict economic development, the housing problem will not get better. When the laws of economics go against the laws of government, there is usually a clear winner and it will not be the voters. Our housing is not something that should be played with by interest groups that clearly don’t know the game.

Experience • Lilly Montero

Editorial

Investigation taints court

s the Senate Committee hearings concluded this week, the nation heard a testimony in the sexual assault allegations against nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Dr. Blasey-Ford presented her allegations to the committee, and shortly after, Judge Kavanaugh gave a fiery, if not petulant, defense. Complete with crocodile tears and partisan political rants, the judge launched into conspiracy theories that one is accustomed to hearing at a Trump rally. While the FBI investigates the claims made by Dr. Ford, many interesting questions arose. The most important question being: If Trump and the Senate committee were serious about fact finding, why was the investigation “limited in scope?” After all, this is for a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land, you’d think they’d want a full-scope investigation. As this confirmation process begins to reflect an episode from the ABC hit show “Scandal,” many consequences of this hearing will loom over the nation. Particularly, for the women in our country who are sexual assault survivors. As Trump and the GOP publicly assault Dr. Ford in defense of Kavanaugh, these tactics might make it harder for survivors to come forward. Furthermore, if the President of the United States would treat a woman in this manner, why would any survivors believe they’ll be heard? One major consequence comes at the expense of the Supreme Court’s credibility. A Supreme Court Justice is supposed to be impartial to partisan politics and adhere strictly to upholding the Constitution. Has the Supreme Court lost its credibility and reduced a political arm in the government?

lEttEr to thE Editors

Restrooms need to be neutral DEAR EDITOR: The bathroom system we have now does not currently satisfy all students attending Los Medanos College. We need to accommodate everyone and we can start by making the bathrooms around campus more gender neutral. We are living in an age where specification of one’s gender association is no longer necessary. I am not saying to get rid of the bathrooms identified as for men and for women, but there must be other options for those who don’t identify as either and/or for transgenders who don’t feel comfort using either a men’s or a women’s restroom. As I walk around campus I noticed the only restroom that seems to resemble a gender-neutral bathroom appears to be for mothers to

change their children’s diapers. Allowing all our students to comfortably use a restroom near classrooms will cut down on time away from class. It will allow students to not miss important announcements from their professors. It is important for each one of my classmates to not only succeed while attending LMC but also be safe and unworried. We should put one gender-neutral stall on every floor with a sign that says either “restroom” or have a picture of a toilet on the door and information that these restrooms have no specifications about who can use them. Installing gender-neutral bathrooms provides an answer to those who find themselves asking the question, “where do I pee?” — Quaneda Morris

rEadEr opinion policy

The Experience welcomes Letters to the Editor and Guest Columns. All members of the Los Medanos College community — students, faculty and staff — are encouraged to write. If you are interested in expressing your opinions on campus, national or world issues, bring your submissions to room CC3-301 and put them in the Perspectives Editor’s mailbox or mail them to Experience c/o Los Medanos College, 2700 E Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565. You may also send them electronically through the Experience online newsite lmcexperience.com. Letters and columns must be typed, signed and include a phone number for verification. They may be edited for clarity, content taste and length at the editor’s discretion.

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“Everybody said I had a talent with art and I decided that if I didn’t pursue it, it would be a waste of my talent.” — Fonsie Camus

“I decided to major in business administration because… I like being a boss.” –Odochi Nwokochah

“I have a lot of family in the medical field and I really like helping other people… The medical field that’s what it’s all about.” — Adrian Enriquez

“Growing up I had a few experiences with mental health as well as working with children. I decided I wanted to work... with kids.” — Gloria Vazquez

“My auntie is actually a registered nurse, so I wanted to follow in her path.” — Amani Tatmon

“I didn’t know what I wanted to be for while, but my auntie is a probation officer and... I thought I wanted to pursue that.” — Christian Pickron

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Campus Newswatch Antioch Food Truck Thursdays

The City of Antioch Recreation Department and The Foodie Crew hold Food Truck Thursdays every week at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park parking lot located at 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, across the street from Deer Valley High School. The last Food Truck Thursday of the season is scheduled for Oct. 25. The events run 5 to 9 p.m. and include music and games in addition to the food trucks, which sell craft beer and wine in addition to a large variety of local restaurant food.

Walking out of the darkness

There will a community Out of Darkness Community Walk Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. at Cypress Grove Park in Oakley. The walk is one of hundreds hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. According to their website, the walks are meant to “give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health.” For more information, visit the AFSP website at afsp. donordrive.com and click “Walks” or call their local representative Vanessa at (925) 392-5712.

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“The more you do stuff, the better you get at dealing with how you still fail at it a lot of the time.”

— John Mulaney

Club dreams of unity

Staff writer

Los Medanos College has a lot of new clubs to offer to students, including United by Dreams, one of many clubs helping to unite students. United by Dreams aims to bring together those who are undocumented yet share the same educational dream. “We make sure that students who join have group support and all undocumented students have an ally,” Elizabeth

Ramirez, the advisor of the club, explained. “The students are dreaming for the same thing, reaching for a higher education.” Though the club primarily ser ves Latinos, United by Dreams is a club for every person who comes from a different country and wants to pursue an education. This is the first semester this club was chartered and the first meeting was two weeks ago. During the meeting,

Ramirez and club President and co-founder Jonathan Trejo discussed with students all of the law changes for undocumented students, and also strategies for them to get financial aid and scholarships. “It is a fun club… We are bonding and doing fun things to get to know each other better,” said club member Bryan Reynoso. “We have a lot of plans to expand and create fundraisers while we have fun, but the club also serves like an

ally to support each student.” Trejo emphasized the importance of bringing the Dreamers community together considering the current socio-political tension. “We needed something to bring Dreamers together. Since the laws are changing, we don’t know what is in store for undocumented students who are involved in the Dream Act,” Trejo explained. Trejo hopes that the club will

‘UFO’ art makes arrival

New club waxes philosophical

Los Medanos College philosophy department instructor Bequia Sherick is holding meetings for the new Philosophy Club on campus a Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon in Room CC2-229. Potential topics include “the good life, purpose and meaning, ethics, religion, truth, politics, race, gender, art, beauty, nature, love, death and any other philosophical topics that interest particpants” according to a poster. All students are welcome to attend, and for more information you can email the instructor at bsherick@ losmedanos.edu

Preschool job opportunity

ChildCare Careers is hiring teachers and student aides at part-time, full-time, substitute and permanent positions. Their press release mentions competitive pay, tuition reimbursement and a flexible schedule as employment perks. For more information, ChildCare Careers can be reached at childcarecareers.net or via telephone at (510) 888-9666.

Church giving food and clothes

Hillcrest Congregational Church at 404 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill is giving out food and clothing to any and all students, veterans and/or residents of Contra Costa County who need some. The church allows anyone to take a three-day emergency supply of food up and clothing up to four times a year. The only thing required to receive a donation is an ID card, though the church does record names to make sure the limits are followed. For those needing more information, call the church’s office phone (925) 689-8260. The church’s poster announcing the donation program also names two other contacts, Outreach Coordinator Bill Cunningham at (925) 326-1567 and Board Member Flor Cruz at (925) 325-1567.

What’s lost may be found

Los Medanos College’s lost and found has numerous items found on campus. If you have lost an item, check with Police Services, which is located on Level One. Inquiries must be made in person.

Student Activism Impact Oct. 12

The Office of Student Life will be holding the Student Activism Impact event Friday, Oct. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Library in Room L-109. Attendedees will be given information on leadership skills, how to be an effective activist and how to give back to your community. Free T-shirts and lunch will also be provided. For more information, you can contact the Office of Student Life at (925)473-7554. Space is limited, and RSVPs must me made by Oct. 3 at www.losmedanos. edu/studentlife

PAEC up for hiring event

The Pittsburg Adult Education Center will be holding their eighth annual East Bay Hiring Event Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1001 Stoneman Avenue in Pittsburg. Over 50 employers will be present, including Amazon, Tesla, UPS and Wells Fargo, hiring for part-time and fulltime positions with hundreds of jobs available. There will also be a free workshop beforehand at 4:30 p.m. on the same day at the same location. For more information, contact PAEC Employer and Community Liason George Provol over the phone at (925) 473-2400 extension 4964 or via email at gprovol@ pittsburg.k12.ca.us

CWEEs get degrees

Los Medanos College Transfer and Career Services offers Cooperative Work Education Experience programs allowing students to earn college units for their current, non-campus jobs. To apply for a CWEE, one must fill out the application, enroll in a special course and attend an orientation. For more information, visit Transfer & Career Program Coordinator Cynthia Perez-Nicholas in Room SS4-440, call her at (925) 473-7428 or email her at cperez@losmedanos.edu

How to report news

If you have a news tip for a story, or a short item you would like considered for publication, here’s what to do: Stop by the Journalism Lab (Room CC3-301) on the main level or email the editor in chief Lilly Montero at lilly.montero3@gmail.com. News Briefs: If you are involved in an event that you would like publicized or have a short announcement fo the newswatch collumn, stop by the journalism lab and fill out a news form No items will be printed without the name and phone number of a person the staff can contact to verify information. Publication can never be guaranteed. — compiled from press releases and staff reports

“UFO Abduction at Farm” is an art installation by Los Medanos College students Jennifer Ramos and Oliver Morgan. The exhibit, which was created in Lucy Snow’s visual arts class, was set up earlier this week on the third floor of the College Complex by the exit to Lot C.

FT3 increases district enrollment By NICK CAMPBELL @nicky_charles

With the semester in full swing at Los Medanos College, the newly implemented First Time, Full Time, Free Tuition or “FT3” program, which gives complete financial aid to first-time students taking a full load of classes, has resulted in an explosion in enrollment. Based on goals set by the district, at last check, the enrollment was at 103 percent to goal. The school has seen an increase not just in traffic, but even in usage numbers for student services such as counseling. The district evaluates these figures periodically, but from speaking with different departments, it is difficult to pinpoint the impact. According to Robert Delgado, Program Assistant at Extended Opportunity Programs & Services, the impact of the FT3 program can be seen through the increase of applications into the EOPS program. The number of participating students has increased to 600 students, up from 500 to 550 students participating in the prior semester.

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Number of students enrolled in FT3 in the Contra Costa Community College District.

“Although we don’t survey our students about their motivation for enrollment, I think the FT3 program is a factor,” said Delgado. With the data on the program and its impact still outstanding, on-the-ground perspective is still valuable. Another key area of impact is enrollment. Many general requirement classes tend to get filled quickly, so it’s worth investigating how FT3 has impacted

class availability. English professor John Harper expressed shock at the programs impact, stating several of his classes were over-enrolled. His English 220 classes, which are always in high demand, saw an explosion in enrollment all the way up to the first day of instruction. “You could tell not just from the crazy parking situation, but, my classes [were] also filled to the max,” said Harper. “We had to borrow chairs from other classes.” The FT3 program is effective, but has not yet reached the whole student population. Some students are not aware of the program. LMC student Lakeya Brown stated she hadn’t heard of the program. “I wasn’t aware of this program, but now that I am, I plan to talk to financial aid as soon as possible,” she said. As more data from the survey report becomes available, it will become more clear what the program’s impact is on LMC. In any case, the overall consensus has been positive and the school is experiencing a growth spurt like no other in its history.

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“I hate losing more than I like winning.”

— Billy Beane

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Stangs are on a streak

DROP OF JUICE

Sharks begin quest

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LMC beat Marin 3-1 on Friday, Sept. 28 which was its second win of a now three-game winning streak. The Mustangs started off slow against Marin, losing the first set but hammered back with three unanswered set victories, ultimately winning the game 3-1. Its lastest win came at the against Mendocino College on Wednesday, Oct. 3. LMC swept, winning 3-0 against Eagles, never allowing Mendocino to reach 20 points. Despite being undefeated in conference play, the Mustangs do not have sole possesion of first place in the Bay Valley Conference, as Solano is another unbeaten team. If both teams remain undefeated until Oct. 10, that will be the first day one of those squads will taste defeat as LMC hosts Solano. LMC’s next game will be Friday, Oct. 5 as the Mustangs head to the island to play College of Alameda. In the Sept. 28 game against Marin, LMC’s Emily Jones (top photo) dives low to rescue the ball from hitting the ground and Mercedes Nicholson (above) goes for the kill.

San Jose Sharks’ general manager Doug Wilson busted out the big moves at the perfect time. It all started back during the Sharks postseason chase when San Jose entered the sweepstakes for Evander Kane, and won. Despite that it was ultimately not enough for the boys in teal to win the Stanley Cup after a second round exit to the newly formed Vegas Golden Knights, the message became clear in the summer. Kane signed a seven year contract to stay in San Jose, a move that wasn’t expected, especially for someone widely viewed as a rental player. Kane is happy in San Jose. I don’t know about anyone else, but a happy Kane on the ice will produce results. While San Jose were in the bidding to claim John Tavares, they eventually got a pretty good piece to its first ever Stanley Cup quest. Just a month before the season began, Erik Karlsson joined the Sharks from Ottawa and signed to longer contract. Karlsson is a former Norris memorial cup winner. The Sharks defense has just turned from bright, to lights out. And it comes at an even better time. The Sharks’ two southern California rivals have had huge blows in their roster just days before opening night. Anaheim has lost veteran right winger Corey Perry for five months due to a knee injury, while Los Angeles Kings will be without Dustin Brown indefinitely with a broken finger. It’s going to be a rough start for those two teams, and San Jose already has momentum with the arrival of Karlsson heading into the season. Likewise, San Jose returns some of its key players like Joe Pavelski. The captain of the team has been pivotal on offense, and while last season was a slump in goals with his second career low of 22, he recorded a second career high of 44 assists. That shows the development of Pavelski being able to move the puck around. The addition of Kane suits up well, along with Logan Couture, Joe Thornton, and Tomas Hertl. Goaltender Martin Jones is locked up in the South Bay for while, and it’s a gamble. Jones can be a wildcard, performing hot or cold. Defensively, the Sharks have an elite three with Karlsson, Brent See SJS, page 5

SPOTLIGHT

HEALTHY LIVING EVENT

A chat with Tim Evitt Spotlight is an occasional Q&A feature with a member of the LMC Mustang football team. By CONNOR HORSFIELD Correspondent

Kaiser Permanente will be hosting a free healthy living event at Los Medanos Community College! SAVE THE DATE: Los Medanos College Quad Area Thursday, October 25 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Healthy Living Event will feature free: Health Screenings: Blood Pressure Glucose & Cholesterol Body Mass Index

Health Information Fun Giveaways Chair Massages Rock Wall & Much More!

LMC quar terback, Tim Evitt watched most of the past season from the sidelines. Evitt stepped up when star quarterback, Sohail Mohsin got injured. Not only was the game tying, passing a highlight of that game, but the game winning two point conversion to TJ Roberts was a major factor in Evitt’s success on the field. Unfortunately for Evitt, he suffered an injur y too and has been getting limited reps in practice. Luckily for the quarterback out of Granada High School, LMC had its bye week right after his injur y, giving him more time to heal. Let’s take a look at how the process has been like. You ended up getting injured in Saturday’s game against Yuba. As of now, how does your ankle feel, and how did you get injured? I got rolled up on pretty bad after a screen pass, but it’s getting a little better day by day. We’re fortunate enough to have a bye week this week, do you think that you’ll still miss time or will you be ready to go next week?

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Tim Evitt has been getting limited time throwing the pigskin during practice as a safety precaution.

I’m hoping that I can be back in time for the game against De Anza after the bye. I guess we’ll have to wait and see, but that’s the goal. Nikita has only played QB for a couple months now, and he’s more than likely going to be who I talk to next week, but he did a pretty good job filling in for you after the injury on Saturday. Do you think he’ll be ready to make his first start if you can’t go? I think he will be ready. As you said, he performed well when I got hurt, and he’s got the confidence from the

guys as well. Most sports, and really any game, involve momentum swings and hot/cold streaks. How much would it affect this for you if you have to sit out practice, or even a game? It definitely makes me miss the game when I’m away from it, but it lets me kick back and watch some film to work on the mental part of the game, an area in which I need to improve on. Since I’ve asked everybody this kind of question so far, and we can’t always talk about

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Musical entertains locally By BREANNA CRAWFORD @lyniece_

On Sept. 28 the California Theater debuted the musical adaptation “Spamalot” of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” — a hilarious mess of jokes and great vocals. The setting of the play took place in England, decades in the past with a king looking for troops to help him rule. As the stor y progressed, the actors introduced the audience to witty characters and idiotic magical beings. To help follow along, the audience was greeted with a narrator who guided you through the show with ease so the audience was involved along the way.

“Spamalot” began with live musicians playing retro TV music which setting the pace of the show. The music flowed so well with the actors singing, it was hard to tell remember that the musicians were even there. The audience even had a laugh with the musicians when the actors periodically broke the fourth wall to engage with them. The set of “Spamalot” starts off simplistic and becomes more detailed over time as the plot thickens and the musical scenes broaden. The play starts off with just the actors and two walls, and becomes more complex overtime. Additionally, this is a musical

comedy show which means it must be funny and have equally great singing which some shows struggle with but the California Theater came through on. The musical aspect was exquisite and blended in with the story well. The actors were all vocally talented and hit the right notes as they were suppose to. They kept tone with the live musicians all throughout the show. Even when the actors would throw in a joke while they were singing, they still vocally meshed with the music well. There wasn’t a point in the whole play where a joke didn’t captivate the audience or the singing made

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president for six years, gave par t-time faculty vote has a strong call to action. largely been followed by the “We need to support our push earlier this year by DVC UF leadership team, and that political science professor starts with reelecting Donna Jeremy Cloward to create a Wapner,” said Michels. “Donna separate Part Time Faculty has led our union for the past Union for adjunct faculty four years with integrity and members. tenacity; she works hard; Clarke said he has heard she fights hard; and she has nothing of the PTFU since earned my respect and the the initial push. respect of our entire Executive Clarke seemed relieved Board.” of this, adding that, “there’s In response strength in to the email, numbers.” “We need to Wa p n e r ’ s S u s a n o p p o n e n t , support our UF Reno, a H e n d e r s o n leadership team, Nursing inwho claimed structor in the he never re- and that starts CCCCD and c e i v e d t h e with reelecting the Part-time initial email Representasaid, “Please Donna Wapner.” tive for LMC — Jeffery Michels pointed out remember that a vote for the district’s me is not an offense toward to adjuncts make up almost 75 current UF leadership team. percent the instructors, who A vote for me is the start of value not only themselves, a ‘New & Fresh’ Journey!” but also the education of their Milton Clarke, LMC Politi- students. cal Science professor and the “It’s not just about the UF Vice President represent- money, it’s also about helping ing LMC faculty, later chimed students,” said Reno of the into the discussions. Clarke lack of access students have gave a multitude of points to what she called “freeway which argued the current fliers.” leadership has significantly “Freeway fliers” are adjunct bettered those who belong professors who, due to restricto the union. tions on number of courses per Namely, some of the district, work in multiple leadachievements for the in- ing to long commute times and creasingly important part-time thus “freeway flying.” These faculty. Clarke noted how professors are often stretched their efforts, “increased the thin between districts limiting salaries for adjunct faculty… student access to them. “It’s [earmarked] equity funds to a travesty that we don’t pay pay adjunct faculty for work- adjuncts the same hourly ing with students outside rate that full-timers get,” said of class” and “modified and Clarke, who shared concern simplified the benefits system about how adjuncts do not for adjunct faculty to allow get prescribed office hours. more part-timers access to Voting for United Faculty medical benefits.” are due electronically WednesThe impor tance of the day, October 17 at noon.

health of faculty members, he did note that the college takes issues of health and safety among faculty, staff and students very seriously. LMC President Bob Kratochvil echoed Porter’s comments about the mold. “No airborne asbestos or mold was detected in the complex,” Kratochvil said. He explained the new air conditioning system was supposed to be operational by the beginning of the semester, but ran into delays. “It is unfortunate because we were supposed to have that up and running,” Kratochvil continued. While he assured the health issues of the faculty did not have anything to do with the building’s closure, he did

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high energy within the production complements the utter chaos that Brown consistently brings to every record he is involved in. The use of the 808 drum that is prevalent in modern hip-hop makes its way onto the track “Adeline” featuring ar tists Paigey Cakey and Hex. The multiple stuttering hi-hats is a technique used in the production of a great deal of popular trap songs. The flowing track “Last Year” guides the listener from a busy drum arrangement with heavy trap influence to a barebones jazz groove that rapper Goldlink, a Washington, D.C. native, effortlessly delivers. The producer for this track is Terrace

Martin who is no stranger to collaboration with rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, Smino and Robert Glasper. The direction of “Reduxer” brings the listener to a synthheavy and melodic departure that is another remix of “Hit Me Like That Snare”. Rapper Rejjie Snow from Dublin, Ireland performs a verse similar to a lullaby touching on topics like love, traveling and the concept of time. Overall, the album is worth a listen if one desires a unique approach to the hip-hop genre or if you are new to alt-J’s discography. The original album “Relaxer” was released on June 2, 2018 and shares similar but sparse production reminiscent of electronic folk and indie.

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the negative side of the sport, is there a particular NFL QB past or present that you look up to or try to emulate on the field? I definitely look up to Brett Favre, he was basically the person that made me want to play Quarterback, so it’s definitely him. What position did you play before? I played tight end for a while in high school, and when I was little, I used to play all over the place on defense. And because you are a QB, I have to ask, who is

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the best QB in the NFL today? Aaron Rodgers hands down. Who is the G.O.A.T. in your mind? Aaron Rodgers again.

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people want to leave. The comedy of the show was superb with the audience never being quiet for too long. The musical was set during the medieval period so the majority of jokes were about death, famine, and the bible. It was a great comedy rip off of the film that got the ball rolling with the audience as soon as the first joke came about. There will be three more showings Oct. 5-7 at the California Theater, and Oct. 13 and 14 at the El Campanil Theatre. Visit the Pittsburg community theater website at www.pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org for more information on tickets and showings.

SJS From page 4 remark that “safety is ver y important to [the college.]” Glenn Sobolik, who is the Lead Mechanic in Buildings and Grounds further explained the details of the situation. “There was some mold in parts of the sheetrock,” Sobolik said explaining it was contained in the wall. When asked about the possibility of airborne contamination he responded it was “definitely not” a possibility, assuring that all tests came back negative for airborne contamination. Professor Luis Zuniga whose office is also in the affected area suffered ailments very similar to Henderson’s. “I ended up going to the ER,” said Zuniga. The music director said he was having headaches, trouble

breathing and chest pains. Zuniga blamed much of the issues on mold brought about by water damage. “There has always been a problem with water leakage,” said Zuniga. “It has been an ongoing issue in this area.” Zuniga then cited the caving in of the office of recording arts professor Frank Dorritie and the leaky roof of as examples of the music building’s deterioration. Henderson felt the state of the building reflects an attitude LMC holds towards the music department. “It felt like [the problem] was not handled intensely,” said Henderson who said he felt like the music department was “not a priority” to members of the administration.

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being undocumented, it can be overwhelming. “There is a lot of new laws and policies coming out and not a lot of people stay up to date. So I think that’s why a lot of students don’t get the right information,” Ramirez continued. There are multiple ways undocumented students can receive help through college such as the AB 540 or applying for the California Dream Act said Ramirez. “The California Dream Act is an application that asks a lot of personal questions about your parents and about yourself and I think a lot of people are scared to even apply for those type of aid because they don’t know that their information is protected,” said Ramirez. It is important to note that these programs are not only

for undocumented Hispanic students but are available for any and all students to take advantage of. There are about 2 million undocumented people in California according to the Public Policy Institute of California’s website. While most are from Latin countries, it is not just Latinx people that are undocumented. As many discovered earlier this year there are many other races here undocumented and protected under DACA. Many undocumented students do not have the information they need to succeed, plan their careers or attend college. It is important for people inform themselves about what is going on and undo the misinformation many households may have held onto for decades.

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not as bleak as I had thought. For example, many undocumented students had internalized the myth that their status would inhibit their education. According to Elizabeth Ramirez, High School & Community Outreach Coordinator at LMC, there are many undocumented high school students that were not aware that a college education was available to them. “I think a lot of [undocumented] students don’t know that they can go to college,” said Ramirez. “There is a lot of misinformation about what is AB 540, what is the difference between DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and Dreamers.” With so much information and misinformation regarding ever y aspect of

If Burns can really slow down on the turnovers, the powerplay, and overall line will be among the top of the league overall. The Sharks are front runners for the Pacific division, along with Vegas. The key has to be a strong start. Anaheim and Los Angeles are going to be caught sleeping like a three year old at nap time with the injuries of Perry and Brown. The Sharks pulled out all the big moves, and while many key players locked in for years to come, Sharks fans finally want to see the success of South Bay teams like the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants.

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not only be a fun experience, but also provide much needed help for Dreamer students. “As president my responsibility is to bring everyone together, to inform and to help those students who have a dream. Students do not have to be undocumented in order to join this club,” said Trejo. “Everybody has a dream to become something in life and I hope this club unites everyone who wants to live that dream and reach for it.” The club meets ever y Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CC2-236.

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Oktoberfest off to a strong start

Five Suns shines This is the first in a series celebrating Oktoberfest. The series will highlight local breweries in the East Bay area. @PerryContinente

Downtown Martinez’s food scene has blossomed in recent years with the addition of several colorful restaurants and bars. One of these new arrivals, Five Suns Brewing,is an absolute gem. Five Suns is rarely open only entertaining guests Friday through Sunday, but is well worth going out of your way to attend. Its interior is a charming pastiche of industrial concrete and detailed woodwork. The picturesque bar with hipster exposed old-fashioned light bulbs ties the place together. There is a clear focus on community and inclusivity at Five Suns. The atmosphere is welcoming and cordial, the facade of the building almost entirely open, letting in natural light and views of beautiful foothills. The open design encourages interaction between bargoers, as does the ample supply of board games. Five Suns has also implemented all-gender, single-stall restrooms proudly labeled as such, marking the establishment as welcoming to the LGBTQ community. Those looking to snack while drinking are in luck, as Five Suns has a fairly extensive food menu featuring items from local restaurants. These options

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Patrons enjoy drinks at Five Suns Brewing, a recently opened brewery based in downtown Martinez. range from pub favorites like nuts, jerky and pizza to more upscale items like avocado rolls and pad thai. These dishes are sourced from nearby eateries like Lemongrass Bistro, an upscale Thai fusion restaurant, Haute Stuff, another local bistro and Two Jays Pizza, a popular pizza place in the area. The brewery is also in the

process of expanding its culinary options to include other local establishments. While there are regular IPAs and one double, the vast majority of the menu is diverse in flavor and style. There are standouts like Pineapple Surprise, a tar t ale that is almost a sour, light in body with a distinctly kettle-soured flavor that contrasts with the

fruitiness beautifully. Another standout is Singularity, a nearly 10 percent double IPA whose drinkability belies its alcohol content. The beer’s predominant flavor is a gentle lemongrass with other complex, fruity hop characteristics flowing in before a smooth finish devoid of alcoholic burn or malty sweetness. Finally, the Zenith provides

a straightforward but exceedingly well-crafted stout. With flavors of dark chocolate and coffee notes, the exceedingly heavy 8.5 percent throws its weight around. The sole misstep was Ernst, an amber ale whose use of crystal malts gave the beer an unfortunate chalky aftertaste and Pez-like sweetness. That being said, one strike

after so many homeruns is understandable. The beers are also relatively affordable for craft fare, with 5 oz samplers running just over two dollars and pints running around six. Five Suns provides a fantastic experience for anyone interested in beer or brewery culture. The brewery provides fare to please any palate at prices that won’t break the bank.

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The trio alt-J has repeatedly achieved widespread success since their first album “An Awesome Wave” in 2012. This year the band released a hip-hop influenced collaborative project known as “Reduxer.” Released on Sept. 28, “Reduxer” is a unique approach to the deluxe edition and live version album. Keyboardist and vocalist Gus Unger-Hamilton elaborated in an interview with TN2 Magazine why the group collectively agreed to introduce hip-hop remixes. “Why don’t we sort of redo the whole album, and you know, sort of scratch an itch that we’ve had for a while in terms of our love of hip hop and wanting to do

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something in that world,” said Hamilton. Alongside Hamilton, lead vocalist Joe Newman and drummer Thom Sonny Green acknowledged that collaborating with well known faces of hip-hop can open up some interesting possibilities in a musical sense. Stepping away from their indie rock and folk sound, they still maintain similar production but arrange it in such a way the artists featured are placed in a position to perform to their full potential. The opening few tracks retain few characteristics alt-J’s previous efforts possessed, but feature verses from rappers Little Simz on “3WW”, Pusha T on “In Cold Blood” and Tuka on “House of the Rising Sun.” It doesn’t just stop at rappers delivering

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‘Nido Kitchen and Bar’ Restaurant Details: Nido is a Mexican Restaurant located at 444 Oak St., Oakland. It is known for it’s modern twist on authentic Mexican cuisine. It’s typically open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with lunch plates costing an average $15 and dinner running around $25 without drinks. Reservations are recommended and accepted. Call (510) 444-6436.

hard-hitting vocal performances — a handful of established producers such as The Alchemist, Terrace Martin, Trooko, Ben Cullum and Fergus Brignall contribute rhythmic modern hip-hop grooves. Track “Hit Me Like That Snare” features a soulful performance by singer Jimi Charles Moody embellished with a soothing chord progression and a laid back drum groove. The transition to the next track “Deadcrush” feels natural due to the gradual buildup throughout the previous track, rewarding the listener with a graceful series of guitar licks. Rapper Danny Brown has been revered as one of the most outlandish lyricists and delivers his trademark vocals on “Deadcrush” alongside Newman. The See ALT-J, page 5

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Broom says: Drinks top of the line

Perry says: Great deal for lunch

Jesus says: Tortillas are unbelievable

The tacos are really what you want to go to Nido for, especially during happy hour. Tacos are $3 each and on every level they are fantastic. The combinations of the salsas, verde and roja, with the carnitas and beef respectively paired with the accoutrements radish, cilantro and pickled onions created waves of flavor accompanied by smooth transitions and a silky fatty finish with the fresh corn tortilla shining the entire way. I could spend my entire next paycheck there, as dinner tends to be rather pricey. On my second visit I shared some interesting, yet under whelming dishes, but the green chile vodka, strawberr y and egg white foam cocktail known as Continuity opened my eyes to another level of mixology. Nido is wholly Oakland on the inside, and worth a visit if you find yourself in the area.

Nido’s modern spin on classic Mexican food can be a colorful and oddly nostalgic experience, and usually is, but the occasional blunder mars this otherwise exemplary restaurant. The taco happy hour is one of the best deals in town with $3 tacos that go above and beyond with ingredients like pickled onions and house made salsa verde in addition to the boldly spiced meats. The tortillas, served corn only, (as it should be,) are also a standout adding structure and texture. Made in house, they elevate their already prestigious contents to make something truly beautiful. While happy hour was fantastic, dinner left something to be desired. Pork tacos for dinner were a far cry from the nirvana that was happy hour. Despite its misstep at dinner, coming for lunch or happy hour is highly recommended.

If I were to die this month, I would be satisfied because I got to try a Nido taco. I say this because they have the best tortilla around, which is key in a taco. It doesn’t matter how well cooked the meat can be, because if you have a bland tortilla, that’s all it is, cooked meat. A good tortilla isn’t one made in a warehouse for rapid production to put on the shelves of your local supermarket. It’s one that is handcrafted, and presented with such good texture. At Nido, they make their own tortillas, in addition to their salsa and chips. As a consumer, it gives the impression that this establishment really puts an effort into pleasing its customers. And for $3 a taco during its happy hour, it is a good hot spot for lunch if you’re in Oakland.

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