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Mount San Jacinto
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Up for $ 1 Million Grant
by Kyle Selby
This year, MSJC once again received recognition from the Aspen Institute of College Excellence Program among 152 top U.S. community colleges in the country. MSJC was previously recognized by the Aspen Institute in 2014 as well. The nominated colleges are all eligible to participate in the competition for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which includes $1 million in prize funds, and scholarship opportunities for Siemens Technical Scholars Program. “This type of achievement can only be reached with a crew of outstanding faculty and staff like we have at MSJC,” declared Dr. Roger Schultz, superintendent/president of MSJC. “Reaching this recognition [for a second time] shows MSJC’s ongoing dedication to excellence and support for our students.” As the nation’s preeminent recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute selected from 980 potential public community college candidates nationwide. MSJC Continued on page 6 >>
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National News
A Glimpse into the Flint Water Crisis
(Aljazeera)
BY DEVIN ALMOND These can factor as to what topic deserves America’s national attention: coverage by a local news station, its own hashtag, or even its own Wikipedia page. Flint, Michigan just so happens to have all of those things already. However, the “Flint Water Crisis” that began in April of 2014 and has made many local news headlines from publications such as CNN still doesn’t seem to scare anyone. Flint changed their main
water source from water being treated by the Detroit Water and Sewage Department being sourced by Lake Huron, to being supplied by the Flint River, in an attempt to save money. Lead contamination then became immediately apparent. Between 6 and 12 thousand children have been exposed to dangerous levels of lead that can lead to a variety of health issues, including vomiting, muscle weakness, seizures, and may ultimately lead to a coma. As of January 5, 2016 Governor Rick Snyder declared his city to be in a state of emergency. A staggering Continued on page 4 >>
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An MSJC Lecture on the Integration of Broadway By Jamee Menez
On the Feb. 25 MSJC professor, Morgan ain’t apples. Dem’s goose berries.” Hoodenpyle, showed her support for Black History To whites, the joke was only proving to them Month by presenting a lecture called, “The Black that black people were unintelligent and ignorant. Man & the Glorified Girl: Bert Williams, the Ziegfeld But African Americans would recognize that the Follies, and Sexual Imagination in the Integration of characters are feigning ignorance as a way to slow Broadway.” While a bit of a mouthful, the title let the down production or avoid demeaning tasks. attendees know exactly what they were in for; Bert When Walker fell ill, the duo was forced to Williams and Broadway. Williams was a man who break up. Williams tried to choreograph his own solo devoted his life to comedy, but his talent was never performance for a few years to little success. A man truly appreciated because of his race. However, he named Florenz Ziegfeld later recruited Williams. continued to pave the way for other African American The Ziegfeld Follies was a series of acts performed men to join theatrics. So, was on Broadway that often served William’s self-deprecating as a training ground for up and performances ones of comedy or coming performers. The main tragedy? attraction to the Follies were the In the 1890’s, whites mostly naked women on stage believed that Social Darwinism referred to as the “Glorified was law and minstrel shows Girls.” Since these women were frequently depicted African all white and mostly nude, American people as simple and audience members would incompetent. Because African voice concerns about the girls’ Americans were defenseless safety of sharing space with a against this constant ridicule, black man whom they believed Bert Williams and his friend, to be dangerously sexual. George Walker, decided to leave Williams was hurt by Courtesy of ripopmusic.org. their traveling act to write and these stereotypes and the Young Bert Williams, 1919. perform their own productions, disadvantages that they calling themselves “The Two Real Coons.” brought. He was never allowed to be on the stage They had the ultimate goal of undermining along with the girls, and even when he was backstage, racism through their performances while remaining audience members would complain. Despite all of a comedic duo. They counteracted the insulting the racism that Williams had endured, he continued stereotype that was being performed and shaped the to perform emasculating and embarrassing acts. common black man. They refused to comply with Why he would do that is left to interpretation. the common stereotypes that white blackface actors During those years, famous boxers like Jack usually enforced on them and instead used different Johnson were very vocal about their interests in white methods to rebel and perform. women as sexual partners. Lynching against blacks One of the central ways that Williams and was raised to an all-time high. Williams might have Walker appealed to audience members of all colors was continued to perform humiliating acts in order to through their use of complex, multilayered humor. decrease the idea of masculine black men and bring Professor Hoodenpyle used this joke as an example of white people back to their common stereotypes of a skit that Williams and Walker had performed: inferiority. “Spruce Bigby was peddling a wagon load of However, maybe it was his love for acting and fine, large, perfect melons. A flip young fellow, trying the theater. The constant degradation and ridicule to appear smart as he turned one of the melons over, that he endured from every show could have made examining it, remarked, “These are powerful small Williams swear off acting all together, but he stayed apples you’ve got here, Uncle.” Spruce replied, “Son, and acted, taking his place on the Broadway stage you sho mus’ be a stranger roun’ dese parts cause’ that he had rightfully earned. you shows dat you don’t know much ‘bout fruit. Dem
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National News
A Glimpse into the Flint Water Crisis total of 9 individual lawsuits have been filed against government officials, and at the forefront is resident, and mother, LeeAnne Walters. According to Michigan Local news, Walters testified on Capitol Hill before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd 2016. Her particular lawsuit targets were Rowe Professional Services Company, Veolia and Lockwood, Andrews and Newman. She claimed that they were hired to evaluate and review the city’s water services, and committed professional negligence by failing to insist on corrosion control for the city’s treated water. While the city has since reconnected to the previous Detroit water supply, the damage is done, and experts advise to not go near or even consider drinking any city water without a lead-clearing filter. Governor Snyder has issued an apology to citizens and promised to “fix” the problem. $28 million has been sent to Flint for supplies, medical care, and infrastructure upgrades, and additionally budgeted $30 million to give water bill credit to both residents and businesses. Many residents have reported that they are refusing to pay their water bills, since their water is in fact dangerous, and have outstanding bills of over $1,200. The issue at hand will continue to evolve because the deadliness of lead poisoning is that effects may not be immediately apparent,. Health issues can develop as exposure increases, and long term health care for exposed Flint children is going to be crucial to their care and survival. It seems that the only thing that will move United States residents to action or the government getting involved is if the president made an appearance. Well, here’s the secret, our elected officials only care if we do. Because we hold their job security in our very hands.
Jake May/The Flint Journal Marc Edwards, professor at Virginia Tech, demonstrates the difference in water quality between Flint and Detroit after testing.
To contribute directly to those affected in Flint, to Flint Community Schools: Call the district’s finance office at 810-767-6030 about cash donations. Bottled water drop-offs can be coordinated by calling 810-760-1310. To United Way of Genesee County: Visit unitedwaygenesee.org and click on the “GIVE” button. There’s an option to support the Flint Water Project. Call 810-232-8121 for details. A new phase for outreach is investment in services to help residents who have been exposed to contaminated water. To Catholic Charities of Genesee County: For information on making cash or bottled water donations to aid soup kitchens and warming centers, call 810-785-6911. To help Flint community activists who are delivering water: Call Melissa Mays at 810-423-3435.
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‘ NATIONAL AN ORIGIN PRESENTATION BY DR. REEVES Dr. ReevesPARK: Lecture at the Western Science Center
by Tabitha Hwang
On Mar. 3, roughly 50 students, faculty and community members attended a lecture at the Science Center given by guest speaker Dr. Nick Reeves, professor of Biology at MSJC. For the Western Science Center’s Spring Lecture Series, a select group of Mt. San Jacinto College‘s professors are giving a unique perspective on California’s history and natural landscape at the Hemet establishment. Since fall of 2009, MSJC has collaborated with the Western Science Center in the series, providing public lectures every first Thursday of the month during the semester. The lecture series’ theme is based on the topic of a previous MSJC Honors seminar, with this semester’s theme being “California: Myths and Realities.” “The lecture series allows faculty to reprise their presentations in the class in a slightly different format and also allows students and the public an opportunity to hear some fantastic presentations that would otherwise only be heard by the small number of students in the class,” said Erik Ozolins, Chair of the Anthropology Department and Honors Enrichment Program Coordinator. “We try to select themes that are likely to resonate with a broad audience and allow for some of the presentations to be focused on science since that is the mission of the Western Science Center.” In celebration of 100 years of National Parks, Reeves’ presentation, ”John Muir and the Origins of the National Park Idea,” pays tribute to the pioneers and conservation activists who helped establish constitutionally protected public parks. Reeves’ presentation also covered the emergence of Gifford Pinchot’s utilitarianism perspective and how this contrasting idea prevailed over Muir’s preservationist ideologies, ultimately taking away Hetch Hetchy, a part of Yosemite that Muir fought to keep protected. John Muir- Scottish immigrant, founder of the Sierra Club, adventurist, naturalist, environmental activist, apostle of nature, preservationist- devoted his life to writing about nature from his unique and spiritual perspective. “When the Civil War breaks out,” Reeves explained, “Muir avoids the draft by moving to Canada and later returns
back to the States where he eventually finds himself living in Yosemite National Park, the place where he begins his unconditional surrender to nature.” During this time, Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture and conservation activist best known for his work in Central Park, New York, and John Conness, California Senator, had already set the foundation for Muir by passing the first bill in 1864, later signed into law by President Lincoln, making Yosemite federal land, and the first public National park. As Muir worked in Yosemite, his love for nature grew. “Muir’s eccentric personality and excitement about nature attracted sophisticated visitors, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, who convinced Muir to start writing professionally about how he sees nature,” Reeves said. When Muir lost his job in Yosemite, he moved to Oakland, where he published several works. Through his advocacy and writings, he inspired others to become environmental activists. His influence in turn created more National Parks and influenced others to adopt his ideas on preservationism. “On October, 1890, prompted by Muir, President Benjamin Harrison signed into law a bill that set aside more than 900,000 acres for an expanded Yosemite National park,” Reeves mentioned. After the 1996 San Francisco earthquake, the utilitarianism perspective set forth by Gifford Pinchot gained more support over Muir’s preservationism. In the end, “the winds of democracy won” and a dam was built in Hetch Hetchy, a part of Yosemite National Park, so San Francisco could have a water reservoir. “The idea I want to emphasize,” Reeves said, “is that the democratic idea overshadows this National Park idea. It’s really the will of the people that took part of this park away from John Muir.” Reeves’ final words to the audience was to encourage awareness of the current issues surrounding different conservationist views, such as utilitarianism and preservationism. He further encouraged our generation to become advocates in support of protecting National Parks, especially due to the lack of funding that parks receive. UPCOMING LECTURE
April 7 “Blemishes on the Golden State: Moments of Shame in California’s History” Speaker: Dr. Michelle Stewart, MSJC English Professor
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Mount San Jacinto
Recognized for Excellence -
Up for $ 1 Million Grant
by Kyle Selby
was chosen in the Round 1 selection process, and therefore is eligible to move onto the Round 2 process, which appoints ten top finalists; four of which, will win at least $100,000 prize funds. The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) in collaboration with the Aspen Prize’s Data and Metrics Advisory Panel developed the model designed to select the 152 public twoyear institutions. They used publicly available data acquired from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the U.S, Census Bureau to determine their top 152. The basis for the model focused on three areas of institutional performance: Overall Performance (retention, completion, and transfer), Improvement (in performance/ change over time), and Equity (performance outcomes for underrepresented minorities and institutions in low-income service areas). The median family income of the institution location is also another factor considered within the actual “dashboard” of the model. The data measured to ensure adequate institutional representation includes many variables such as: institution size, percent part-time, percent non-traditional enrollment, percent minority, geographical location, lowincome service area, vocational/technical mission, and number of degree programs. Every two years, the Aspen Institute announces ten college finalists for the Prize for Community College Excellence, in which the winning school wins $1 million in prize funds. Last cycle’s winner (2015), was Santa Fe College in Gainsville, FL. The second place winners, better known by the institute as “Finalists-with-
Distinction”; Lake Area Technical Institute (SD) and West Kentucky Community & Technical College (KY) both won $100,000 prizes. In addition, for the first time, the Institute awarded a finalist “Rising Star” award for rapid improvement in student completion to Kennedy King College (IL), who also won a $100,000 prize. While there weren’t any Californiabased schools that made it into the finalists round last year, seven colleges made the 150 cut. Astonishingly, that amount has tripled since, as the 2017 recognition list named 21 California colleges this year, including Riverside City College and San Bernardino Valley College. The Aspen Institute recognizes student exceptionality by considering the product of four main areas: student learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings, and access and success for minority and low-income students. Recognizing the growth and continual success of each school is what the Institute prides itself in. “Mt. San Jacinto College’s priority is to remain committed to providing students with the support they need to succeed and achieve their educational goals, earn associate’s degrees and/or career training certificates or transfer to four-year universities,” said MSJC spokesperson Karin Marriott. “If we receive recognition, then that is a positive byproduct of our commitment to our students and their education. All of us at MSJC would do this work regardless of the recognition.” Ten finalists, including the winner of the $1 million Aspen Prize Award will be announced in the fall of 2016.
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MSJC Men’s Basketball Cap Another Stellar Season By Ted Groves, Campus News Club
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Tre Nottingham (11) going for the basket in a CCCAA SoCal Regional Semi-Final game against East LA.
“As of March 9, we are 4-2 in conference and holding a solid position in second place. We are playing consistently, and working hard to stay in contention for playoffs. We have 2 more rounds of conference opponents who stand in our way to reach the final 16 colleges in Southern California. Each of [next week’s] games are mustwins to guarantee a top-2 automatic qualifying positions for California JC championship playoffs.” -Coach Gina Oliver
The MSJC men’s basketball team wrapped up another outstanding season last week when they lost in the Southern California Regional Semi-Finals. The Eagles won the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference North Division title for the third straight time and finished the season with a 26-6 record. MSJC captured championships at two tournaments this year as they won the San Diego City Knights Invitational in November and claimed the title of the Hemet Valley Kiwanis Tournament at home in December. MSJC put together a 12 game winning streak during the year that went from January 2nd until February 17th. The remarkably consistent program advanced to the CCCAA State playoffs for the 12th time in the past 13 years and won at least 20 games for the 9th straight season. Individual honors also poured in for the Eagles, led by Tre Nottingham being named the PCAC North Player of the Year. Nottingham also was named First Team All-State. Roosevelt Adams and Devin Fleming also earned First Team All-Conference honors, while head coach Patrick Springer was named the PCAC North Coach of the Year. Kendall Brown and Nick Pete were Honorable Mention all-league picks.
LADY EAGLES SOFTBALL GAME SCHEDULE Date Mar. 23 Mar. 25 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 6 Apr. 8 Apr. 13 Apr. 15
Opponent Grossmont Imperial Valley East LA Ventura Tourney Ventura Tourney Palomar Mesa SD City Grossmont
Location Time El Cajon 3PM Imperial 1PM LA 11AM Ventura TBA Ventura TBA MSJC/Menifee 3PM San Diego 3PM MSJC/Menifee 3PM MSJC/Menifee 3PM
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MSJC Women’s Hoops Finish Incredible Season at 30-2 By Ted Groves, Campus News Club
The MSJC women’s basketball team came up a couple games short of their ultimate goal of a State Title, but had a very successful season during the 2015-16 campaign. The Lady Eagles tied the school record for victories in a season with 30. For the first time in program history an MSJC player, Britney Thomas, was named the State Player of the Year. For just the second time, two players earned All State status in the same season as Sarina Johnson was picked as a Second Team All-State selection. The Eagles won a school record five pre conference tournaments. MSJC won titles at the San Jacinto Lion’s Club Tourney, the High Desert Classic in Barstow, the Panther Pride Tournament at Chaffey, The Desert Winter Classic at COD, and the Optimist’s Club Tourney at Ventura. The record setting season also included the Lady Eagles third conference title in the past four years, and marked the 10th straight season that MSJC has won at least 20 games and qualified for the CCCAA State play-offs. MSJC also set the school record for consecutive victories at 24 and ended the season with the highest offensive scoring average in program history at 80.2 points per game. Individually, along with the All-State honors Crystal Malveaux (5) in a game against East LA in a for Thomas and Johnson, Thomas was named the CCCAA So Cal Regional Semi-Final. Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Johnson, Crystal Malveaux, and Christina Grant were named First Team All PCAC and Genaya Wilkinson was named Honorable Mention all-conference. Chris Mozga was awarded for his team’s stellar play by being named the PCAC Coach of the Year. The sophomore class of Johnson, Grant, Wilkinson, Suzie Castro-Larsen, and Lauren Morrison end their Lady Eagle careers as the winningest players in MJSC women’s basketball history as they were all a part of 54 victories over two seasons. Photo courtnesy of MSJC
BASEBALL
The Eagles’ win against Palomar, March 3, improved the men’s score to 2-0 in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference game. They are 6-8 overall and 1-2 in PCAC as of now. Be on the lookout for this season’s upcoming games.
GAME SCHEDULE
Date Mar. 22 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 29 Mar. 31 Apr. 2 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. 9 Apr. 12 Apr. 14 Apr. 16
Opponent Imperial Valley* Imperial Valley* Imperial Valley* Palomar* Palomar* Palomar* Southwestern* Southwestern* Southwestern* San Diego Mesa* San Diego Mesa* San Diego Mesa*
Location Imperial MSJC MSJC San Marcos MSJC San Marcos MSJC Chula Vista MSJC MSJC SanDiego MSJC
Time 2PM 2PM 2PM 2PM 2PM 12PM 2PM 2PM 12PM 2PM 2PM 12PM
DOES THE MAN OF STEEL BLEED? BATMAN INTENDS TO FIND OUT by Kyle Selby
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice brings forth possibly the most important question of the 21st century: Who would win in a fight between Batman and Superman?
But wait, aren’t Batman and Superman supposed to be teammates, even friends? Why are they fighting in the first place? Well, director Zack Snyder intends to answer all of these uncertainties and might even leave you with a new set of questions altogether, once the film is said and done. Here’s what we know so far, based on the information given in the film’s official synopsis. After having witnessed the destruction that fell the City of Metropolis in the events of 2013’s Man of Steel, Ben Affleck’s Batman “fears the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked,” and personally sets out to stop Henry Cavill’s Superman. At some point between this brawl of super-heroic proportions and the end of the 151minute film, “a new threat arises, putting mankind in greater danger than its ever known before.” Joining Cavill and Affleck in the $250 million blockbuster, Amy Adams will be returning as Daily
Planet reporter, Lois Lane, and Jeremy Irons will portray Alfred Pennyworth, a character who’s gone from posing as Bruce Wayne’s butler in previous incarnations, to Wayne’s head of security in Dawn of Justice. The addition of Jesse Eisenberg as eccentric billionaire Lex Luthor brings an interesting dynamic to the film. Eisenberg describes his character as “a more modern, psychologically realistic” concept of the super villain.
Perhaps the most significant member of the ensemble is Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince AKA Wonder Woman, a character who has yet to make her big screen debut after 75 years. Not much is known about the role she will play in the bigger story, but according to several individuals who have reportedly already seen the film, “the standout of the movie is Wonder Woman.” An appropriate introduction to the world’s first female super hero. “[Wonder Woman] plays a superimportant part. In a lot of ways, she’s the gateway drug to the rest of the Justice League,” Snyder told Entertainment Weekly. Not only will we get a chance to see the Holy Trinity of super heroes face off against a larger threat, but
fans might also want to watch closely for cameos of some of their other favorite Leaguers.
What’s truly exciting about this film, if not to introduce Batman and Superman together on the big screen for the first time, is that it’s only the foundation for a much larger spectacle of films to come. The launch of the highly anticipated cinematic DC Extended Universe (DCEU) means we can expect to see other familiar heroes and villains of DC Comics lore make their way to the big screen, sooner rather than later. This August, David Ayer’s Suicide Squad will follow the expected success preceded by Batman v Superman. Gadot is set to star in her own standalone film, Wonder Woman in June of next year, followed by Justice League Part One later that November. As of now, the DCEU and Warner Bros. Pictures already have ten film properties in the works, with release dates that extend as far as June 2020, including rumors of a standalone Batman film directed by the Dark Knight himself, Ben Affleck. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premieres in theaters March 25.
THE DARK KNIGHT v THE MAN ByKyle OF STEEL Selby
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With Batman v Superman only days ahead of us, we take a look at the Þve best team-ups and takedowns between the Caped Crusader and the Last Son of Krypton. SUPERMAN #76 by edmond hamilton (1952) The first true meeting between the two, believe it or not, occurred when Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne were forced to share a cabin on a cruise ship together.
4 SMALLVILLE SEASON 11: DETECTIVE by bryan q. miller (2012) The hit-tv show’s comic book “eleventh season” finally introduced Batman to the Smallville Universe, and much like the anticipated film, their first encounter was met with a beat down. Once they resolved their differences, Superman helps Batman track down his parents’ killer.
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THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS by frank miller (1986) Arguably one of the most iconic Batman vs. Superman stories to date, and admittedly one of Zack Snyder’s favorites, Frank Miller’s gritty tale was adapted into two animated films in 2012 and 2013. Superman is sent by the U.S. Government to put an end to Batman’s reign of terrorism, resulting in the two heroes engaging in a showdown like never before.
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BATMAN: HUSH by jeph loeb (2003) It’s common among most Batman titles that the Man of Steel’s character suffers from poorly written representation. However, this is not the case in this story. During a fight with a brainwashed Superman, Batman utters a very noteworthy revelation: “If Clark wanted to, he could use his superspeed and squish me into the cement. But I know how he thinks. Even more than the Kryptonite, he’s got one big weakness. Deep down, Clark’s essentially a good person...and deep down, I’m not.”
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE by jeph loeb (2004) Issues #8-13 of Superman/Batman were adapted into an animated film in 2010. In the spirit of the upcoming movie, nothing quite beats a Superman/Batman team-up...except for the addition of Wonder Woman of course! When Supergirl is kidnapped by Darkseid, the Trinity band together to bring Superman’s cousin back home.
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DEMOCRATIC IDOL BY JAMEE MENEZ
Unfortunately, I’m not going to show you pictures of potential presidential candidates battling it out for a shot to sing in front of Simon Cowell. While that would be wildly entertaining, I think the candidates’ ideas go a bit deeper than that. I mean, if you really think about it, the Presidential elections and the t.v. show, American Idol, are basically the same thing. Each person is gunning for the same spot, they’re all trying to prove their talent to everyone, and they all say that they deserve to win. However, whether or not they deserve to win and represent your country is not up to them; it’s up to your vote. You’re not interested enough to go through dozens of sites just to find some information on an old guy, only to have to compare him to about eleven other old guys and then take your pick; I get it. So, to make things simpler on you and to shed light on what is going on in the political world, I’ll list the two most popular candidates and some of things that they say makes them presidential.
Hillary Clinton First up, we have 67 year old attorney, Hillary Clinton. Clinton is no stranger to the White House since she served as First Lady to former President Bill Clinton. After her time there, she went on to become the former Secretary of State in the Obama administration; and a former Senator from New York. On Clinton’s website, she lists about a dozen issues she is fighting, but some of the most important include the debate of Immigration Reform, college costs, and climate change. Clinton says that her immigration plans will be “more humane, more targeted, and more effective,” and will have a set path towards citizenship. As for college costs, Clinton wants to set up a system where students will work 10 hour weeks, and then contribute those earnings towards the school. The student’s family will also make reasonable contributions towards the school the student is attending. One of the biggest issues in the race include climate change which Clinton says she will solve by installing more than half a billion solar panels in most American homes. (https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/)
Bernard “Bernie” Sanders Next up we have 75 year old Bernie Sanders who is falling only about half a step behind Clinton in the polls. He has served as a congressman of Virginia for 16 years, and is also now on his second term in the U.S. Senate. Sanders’ main campaign attractions for his supporters involve his refusal of endorsements from billionaire, “corrupt” companies and his focus on his fight for human rights. Sanders wants to reduce income tax, end racial injustice, expand the Social Security program, and he wants to make healthcare a universal, and free right. Sanders also has a set of beliefs mainly directed towards women’s rights such as, pay equity for women, expanded and protected reproductive rights, free, quality childcare programs, and expanded WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) help programs. For students, Sanders wants to make tuition for all public universities and community colleges in the United States free for every student, regardless of income. (https://berniesanders.com/issues/)
So, now that you have some information on the candidates and a link on where to find more information, what’s stopping you from voting? It’s your decision on whether or not to help decide who represents our country and our voice now.
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REPUBLICAN RACE BY MICHELLE RIVAS
The Republican Presidential race of 2015-2016 has to be one of the most controversial and monumental races in recent years. The Republican candidates are firm and strong in their positions and it’s becoming a close and heated race, so here are the three top candidates that are dominating the polls.
Donald Trump From the crazy headlines to his news-worthy opinions (and sometimes insults) on just about everything and his hilarious Saturday day night live appearance, Donald Trump is arguably the most notable and controversial candidate running in the Republican presidential race. His purpose is not only on keeping us at the edge of our seats with his every word, but he also has an elaborate tax reform plan, which includes a tax relief for middle class Americans, eliminating the death tax, and cutting the corporate tax rate by 15% for big and small businesses. Trump also holds a strong position on our second amendment, the right to bear arms, and is determined to keep that right intact and protected. (https://www.donaldjtrump.com/)
Marco Rubio The current Junior Senator of Florida and the son of Cuban immigrants, Rubio’s strong family values are very much reflected in his polices and reforms. One example of this is his $2,500 per child refundable tax credit that aims at working parents who could benefit from keeping more of their hard earned money in their pockets. Rubio is also advocating for his higher education plan ,which consists of reducing the debt of student loans through the Automatic Income Based Repayment method, allowing students to pay off debts in proportion to what they earn. Rubio stands firm on the issue of climate change, and is against any laws that have to do with fighting climate change since he believes it will, in turn, hurt the economy more and do little to help the weather at all. (htt ps://mar cor ubio.com/)
Ted Cruz We’ve got another US junior senator in the house from Texas and he comes in the form of politician Ted Cruz. When it comes to big business Cruz is a strong supporter of the simpler tax code, along with no IRS, lowering their tax rate from 35% to 15%. When it comes to education, Cruz simply wants to end Common Core, which takes away federal control of the education system. This would allow the states to put in place their own rules without losing federal grant money. Along with that, he’s also a member of the Local Control of Education Act. Cruz’s stance on immigration is firm. He believes in abolishing any laws that allow undocumented immigrants to legally remain in the US and believes that employers should strengthen the use of E-Verify to make sure immigrants are legally able to work and live in the US. ( h t t p s : / / w w w. t e d c r u z . o r g / )
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BY MICHELLE RIVAS (Quartz, David J. Phillip)
From left to right: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, and Ted Cruz during the GOP debate in Houston, Texas, Feb. 25.
It’s March 2016 and the bevy of candidates fighting for the Republican nomination has finally been narrowed down to 4 candidates; Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, John Kasich, and last, but definitely not least, Donald Trump. So far this year, the nation has seen the Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina Caucuses, and, most recently, the results of Super Tuesday and Saturday. Donald Trump took 3 big wins out of the 4 caucuses, securing New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina. Marco Rubio has been a 2nd place winner in all the caucuses, with the exception of New Hampshire, while Ted Cruz won the Iowa Caucus. Super Tuesday, which occurred March 1, is a critical part in picking the Republican nominee. 1,237 delegates are needed to win, and with 11 states voting, it is the first stages of the election process. Trump won a whopping 7 states, whereas Cruz won 3 and Marco claimed 1. On Super Saturday, only 4 states voted, with Cruz and Trump being the sole winners, each winning 2 states. Sunday, March 6, Marco Rubio claimed the Puerto Rico primary, winning 73% of the votes. There are several caucuses and primary elections left, and with an additional 4 states voting, it’s still unclear who will come out on top. Within the past couple months, things have gotten really heated between the candidates, more so than ever. Democratic frontrunner, Donald Trump, and Florida Senator, Marco Rubio, have come head to head more than any other candidates, with aggressive and comical insults being tossed back and forth. For instance, during the 10th Republican presidential debate on February 25th, Rubio made the
following statements about Trump, calling him out as a hypocrite who hires foreign workers: “If you’re going to claim that you’re the only one that lifted immigration into the campaign, then you acknowledge that, for example, you’re the only person on this stage that’s ever been fined for hiring people to work on your projects illegally,” Rubio expressed. Trump, of course, refuted the claims. Later in the debate, Rubio made it a point to bring up the fact that Donald Trump is not just wealthy because of his businesses, but also because he inherited money from his family. “Here’s the guy that inherited $200 million,” Rubio said. “If he hadn’t inherited $200 million, you know where Donald Trump would be right now? Selling watches in Manhattan.” After the all the insults Marco Rubio threw Trump’s way, the frontrunner has taken to Twitter and other media forums to insult Rubio, calling him “little Rubio”, “lightweight”, and a “choke artist”. The media circus between Marco Rubio and Donald Trump has come to a humorous and ridiculous low, with the insults getting nastier with Rubio blasting Trump at one of his rallies in Virginia recently, stating, “Donald is not going to make America great, he’s going to make America orange,” referring to Trump’s alleged spray tan. Rubio has also made some off color comments about Trump’s hands, declaring, “Now the other thing he says, he’s always calling me Little Marco. And I’ll admit he’s taller than me. He’s like 6’2, which is why I don’t understand why his hands are the size of someone who is 5’2. Have you seen his hands? And you know what they say about men with small hands? You can’t trust them!” Rubio and Trump’s comments have made headline after headline, and were even referenced at the 11th Republican debate where, again, the two went at it. The Republican presidential race is reaching a fever pitch with everyone at the edge of their seats, wondering what’s going to happen next.
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Beyonce’s “Formation” As Told By An Admirer BY DEVIN ALMOND
On Feb. 7th, online publication, The Cauldron, released a very powerful article entitled, “The Formation Does Not Include Me-and That’s Just Fine” written by Kate Foristall. And from it, I gathered a view that vastly clarified the state of the world for me- what with the time we live in, elections, hashtags, social media revolutions, media slants, and ranges of political correctness that add a vast depth to the ability of movements to both inspire and educate. Foristall’s article references Dr. Zandria Robinson’s commentary from “Slay, Part 1” (a MUST read) as to why “Formation” is much more than a song, but a very powerful political statement. “To slay the violence of white supremacist heteropatriarchy, we must start, Beyoncé argues, with the proper formation,” Dr. Zandria Robinson defines for us. So I then found myself finding Foristall’s article as another source of education about a wildly inspiring movement. While I identify as queer, it does nothing for the #blacklivesmatter movement for me to align my struggles with it. It does nothing for the #blacklivesmatter movement when I hashtag #translivesmatter, while they are issues that help keep the diversities of our world alive and beautiful. I cannot speak on “Formation” the way that I could Trans* activism. This is the dividing line between support, and experience. One can support the need for the #blacklivesmatter, #oscarssowhite, and #getinFORMATION movements, while not knowing a single thing about the experiences that carried them in to existence. Saying, “I have had it just as bad as you,” empowers the oppressor, while saying “I recognize and am empathetic of your struggle, and I want to empower change with you,” changes the world. Foristall continues with, “If you check “Caucasian” on a job application,
your place is in the bleachers for this dance...we gave [our black brothers and sisters] the role of witness to our stories without so much as the thought that they might have their own. Today those stories are rising to be told… if we listen, it will be our great joy to learn all that we have missed.” Never in my life have I been so moved by an opinion piece, and you should be, too. We all as members of the human race should see it our duty to put a stop to the erasure of beautiful and unique cultures by contrasting them with our own, or an experience that may be familiar to us. Because you have experienced sexism, does not mean you have experienced racism, nor having experienced transphobia mean that you know what it feels like to fear for your safety because of the color of your skin. However, the most important and most powerful thing that those people can do is learn about their fellow (wo)man’s experience and fight their oppressor with that knowledge together. The moral of the story is that everyone’s story is both beautifully unique and important, and when one people’s struggle (i.e. #blacklivesmatter, hello?) is fighting for their day in the sun, then the rest of the human race should fall in line to ensure their brothers and sisters are finding the justice that they deserve. Foristall’s article: “The Formation Does Not Include Meand That’s Just Fine” (https://thecauldron.si.com/formationdoesn-t-include-me-and-that-s-justfine-5db8055f8b75#.w7us6pfkh) Dr. Zandria Robsinson’s article: “We Slay, Part 1” (http://newsouthnegress.com/ southernslayings/)
FASHION ON CAMPUS BY SAFIRA NAJEE
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Korryn Johnson
is a Communications major Johnson is a Communications from Long Beach, CA. When major from Long Beach, CA. Johnson isn’t at school, she’s a When Johnson isn’t at school, natural hair blogger (Um,(Um, obvi, she’s a natural hair blogger cause her hair is GORG). obvi, cause her hair is GORG).You can watch her videos on Youactually can actually watch her YouTube. Just lookJust up:look korrynj. videos on YouTube. up: korrynj. Things I especially love Things I especially about her outfit: The simplicity love about her outfit: The and effortlessness. Also, the simplicity and effortlessness. mock top and Also, neck the mock neckhigh-waisted top and jean combo is onis point. high-waisted jean100% combo It’s an easy, yet fashionable 100% on point. It’s an easy, yet outfit choice (Which perfect fashionable outfit choiceis(Which ifisyou’re the type to wake up 10 perfect if you’re the type to minutes before class starts lol). wake up 10 minutes before class starts lol).
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START A CLUB BY SERENA STEELE
I get it.
It’s community college. You wake up, go to class, and then bolt from the campus to watch the latest episode of The Walking Dead or re-watch all 520 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy. But why not take your hobbies and interests a step further, and fangirl with a group of other people, not on the internet! Obsessed with Harry Potter? Start a club and establish a Quidditch team with all the other Potterheads on campus! Passionate about film? Throw together a group of other film fanatics and gush over the latest and greatest films! By starting, or joining, a club, you will feel more connected with the school and bond with other students who share your passions. Bonus tip: If you’re planning on transferring to a UC, Lure in at least 5 students admissions officers love to see how involved you were on campus before to join your club: transfer. Admissions officers also love to see that you were You must have a minimum of involved with your school newspaper, as it shows you take an interest in your school. 5 people to register as a campus club. At least #shamelessclubpromotion 5 club members are required to purchase SGA Listed below are the five crucial steps for starting a club at MSJC. stickers, which can be bought online under Get creative, and have fun with it! the Student Eagle Advisor tab or MSJC’s
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Scout for an advisor: This person can be an MSJC professor, administrator, or staff member. Your advisor must be available to attend your meetings and assist you in coordinating club events, like your first Quidditch game.
Create a Club Charter:
This is the thing that you absolutely need, as it specifies what your club’s purpose is, the roles of the club’s officers and members, and how your club’s official business will be conducted. If you need an example of how to create your club charter, turn to page 394 of the MSJC Campus Club Handbook for a sample charter. That was a Harry Potter reference…It’s actually page 10 in the handbook, which you can find on MSJC’s website.
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You can find the form in the Student Life and Development Program Office (rm 1007 at Menifee Valley Campus or rm 1114 at San Jacinto campus) or on the MSJC website> Student Life and Development> Club Forms.
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E-mail the Inter-Club Council at icc.msjc@gmail.com to request to be added to the ICC agenda, then submit the Club Membership Form and your Harry Potter club’s charter at the ICC meeting. *One member of your club must be assigned the duty of attending the weekly ICC meetings, which are listed in the SLDP office or website. Boom. Now someone create a Harry Potter club. I’ll be your Keeper.*
For a more in depth explanation on how to start a club, courtesy of MSJC SGA, go to the MSJC homepage> Student Services> Student Government Association> Starting a Campus Club to read through the Campus Club Handbook.
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C L U ALISSA HARKE vice president | graphic designer A T MALORIE ANDREGG | graphic designer X R SERENA STEELE editor-in-chief | staff writer N E DEVIN ALMOND secretary | staff writer R F TED GROVES icc representative | sports writer Z PATRICK ARELLANO internal pr | assistant editor | staff writer E O TABITHA HWANG external pr | staff writer F J JAMEE MENEZ | staff writer Z L MICHELLE RIVAS | staff writer Z Y JAMES HODGE | president
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