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challenge is not their book smarts; the challenge is their attitude and how they relate to their customers,” Brown said. The college has taken a new approach in their cadet instruction with less emphasis on military tactics and more emphasis on creating an officer who is an efficient communicator. “We are here to educate people, not ‘Full Metal Jacket’ them,” Brown said, referring to academies moving away from paramilitary-based schools. For SRJC students, that means there’s a commitment to and passion for the variety and needs of each individual student.

Santa Rosa Junior College football team’s defense proved once again to be the key to victory as the Bear Cubs held on for a 17-13 win over Fresno City College Sept. 10 at Ratcliffe Stadium in Fresno, Calif. The Bear Cub’s offensive struggles continued as they gained only 145 total yards on offense, but once again the defense was solid throughout the game. “It was ugly, but a win is a win,” said head coach Lenny Wagner after the game. “We had a lot of penalties, but they all played with a lot of heart.” The defense was out on the field for most of the game, with Fresno’s time of possession at almost 38 minutes, nearly doubling SRJC’s 22 minutes with the ball. “You have to love the way our defense and special teams played,” Wagner said. SRJC’s defense nabbed five interceptions, one of them by sophomore defensive back Kadeem Hemphill on a thirdand-goal for Fresno on SRJC’s 3-yard line to save a potential game-winning touchdown. “I think at the beginning of the game I was real slow and I didn’t come out with a lot of energy,” Hemphill said. “I had to just go out and muscle it and knowing that [interception] was the game on the line.” The standout player of the game was sophomore linebacker Henry Stelzner who led the team with 12 tackles, one sack and a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown. It was SRJC’s first score of the day and gave it the lead in the final minutes of the first half. “I just wanted to do my job in the system,” Stelzner said. “We all played together and just balled and I’m excited for what’s next.”

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Sonoma County Junior College District will use the first of its $410 million Measure H funds to revitalize Luther Burbank Auditorium for the school’s centennial celebration.

Erin George Staff Writer Sonoma County Junior College District celebrated a major victory when Measure H, a $410 million bond, passed in November 2014. They now prepare to use the bond funds to re-vamp Santa Rosa Junior College’s Burbank Auditorium. The remaining bond funds will be used to upgrade aging facilities, address overcrowding

and purchase new technology. Along with new upgrades to the theater, there will be a design overhaul, new stadium-style seating, and more space for the theater and dance departments. As of now, the theater seating is on a flat plane with limited views of the stage. With the new and improved stadium-style seating, views will no longer be constricted as all seats in the house will have a clear view of the stage. “Burbank has always been a

great stage and has served us well,” said kinesiology, art and dance instructor Lara Branen. “But the lack of raked seating has always been an issue for the dance audience.” In addition to the overhaul of the auditorium, the campus gains a brand new multipurpose building that will seat 200 people next door to Burbank. “This may be a venue for other types of dance performances,” Branen said. The overhaul is set to start

in spring 2017 with a projected completion in December 2018; just in time for SRJC’s centennial anniversary. Current classrooms in Burbank will have to be held in a different location during the renovation. “They’ll be putting the classes in Analy Village while construction is completed on the auditorium,” said communications instructor Mark Nelson. Continued on Page 2...

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Police policy promotes communication James Wyatt Staff Writer Sooner or later there will come a time when you’ll need to interact with a police officer. The reason for this encounter, and its resulting outcome, will leave a distinct impression on you and possibly alter the tone of any future encounters. In cadet training this fall, Santa Rosa Junior College’s District Police, president, instructors and cadets have again renewed their commitment to work together. The group plans to build a culture of respect and transparency by

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focusing on communication with the student body. “Police officers and cadets have to be community oriented; they have to be able to talk to students,” said Santa Rosa District Police Chief Lorenzo Duenas. “It’s a dynamic characteristic that the officers must be available to the campus but also be stern enough to handle an active shooter at a moment’s notice.” Police officers face a unique challenge: how to balance the twoway street of communication in a respectful manner. These days, there’s a new layer to the dilemma — our ability to disseminate a video on a moment’s notice through

social media. Videos of police encounters may portray a cloudy truth, or stark reality, which can expose an agency’s culture towards the practice of law enforcement. “When we ask our customers, the chief and sheriffs, ‘What do you want us to produce?’ they say, ‘We don’t want robots; we want critical thinkers. We want analytical ability. We want people with communication skills,’” said SRJC cadet instructor Lanny Brown. Part of Brown’s philosophy is to teach cadets the artful application of being a respectable police officer through a respect-based academy. “In today’s climate, a cadet’s

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A community college shooting last October shocked the Santa Rosa Junior College campus, leading to a town hall meeting that called for more extensive security training at SRJC. A 26-year-old student fatally injured nine people at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon on Oct. 1, 2015 before taking his own life. The massacre acted as the impetus for a revamped Staff Writers Amoura Deering, Tommy Dennen, ‘Active Shooter’ workshop at the Juliet Freyermuth, Erin George, Ra- college faculty’s fall professional chel Genthe, Arthur Gonzalez-Mar- development day held Aug. 19. tin, Celine Gossage, Lachlan Irvine, The SRJC community asked for Kevin Lipe, Genesis Napel, Tom Ri- more training at a town hall meeting vas, Luke Straub, Beatriz Verneaux, last fall. Grant Wetmore and James Wyatt “I believe that because [the shooting] was a community college, it really had a response here in our Photographers Danielle Del Secco, Erin George and college community,” said SRJC District Police Lieutenant Robert Arthur Gonzalez-Martin Brownlee. “I think it hit a nerve.” The school considered outside help Distribution to perform the workshop but decided Travis LaBrucherie Brownlee should lead the operation. “I said ‘you know we can do this.’ We can do this internally, and it’s Layout Team going to be good training provided Leslie Carrier, all section editors and by a community’s own police editors-in-chief department,” Brownlee said. The district police are equipped to handle such a workshop, with officers trained in defensive tactics and firearms. Newsroom: 707-527-4401 “To have the staff come together Ads Office: 707-527-4254 and do this type of training, it was Advisor: Abigail Peterson: 707-527-4867 very rewarding,” Brownlee said. apeterson@santarosa.edu The workshop explored

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survival decisions for an active shooter on campus. “I learned many things,” said media instructor Jeffrey Diamond. “Including the importance of having a plan anytime [a shooter] is on campus, knowing where your exits are and knowing when to run, hide or fight.” Faculty learned when to fight with the help of SRJC cadets. “Cadets throughout the day came in and basically role-played the bad guys,” Brownlee said. Brownlee’s staff taught the faculty how to physically take down a perpetrator. “When you’re confronted with an individual that is intent to destroy

you, it’s time to be violent,” Brownlee said. “Not only is it appropriate, but you have to do so as if your life depended on it, because it does.” In past years, before the Umpqua shooting, SRJC conducted a yearly workshop that consisted of a presentation and 20-minute video. Things changed after the shooting. “People were shaken by it,” Brownlee said. The future of the latest incarnation of SRJC’s Active Shooter workshop is in question. The district police are waiting for more feedback from the college’s professional development team. “The staff maintained the seriousness of the situation but did so

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Not only will SRJC get a new facility for its theater shows, but many other necessary upgrades We appreciate your feedback. Send are in the school’s future. letters to oakleafonline@gmail.com “This is a 98-year-old college or to the Oak Leaf office. Letters and there are $1 billion worth should include first and last name and of deferred maintenance,” said be limited to 300 words. Letter may SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong. be edited for style, length, clarity and When asked about the school’s taste. Libelous or obscene letters will priority in the direction of bond not be printed. funds, Chong said, “$70 million will be going toward technology, along with a new $60 million STEM building. There are plans Check out our website: to redo Emeritus, and a new $20 www.theoakleafnews.com million solar energy program is in the works to get the campus Exclusive, online-only content to ‘net zero’ energy.” With this addition to the can be found daily at www. campus, SRJC will be selftheoakleafnews.com sustaining and will no longer need Check out an A&E story on online to outsource to power companies. collectible card games, written by Overcrowded parking lots staff writer Arthur Gonzalez-Mar- are a daily concern for many tin. Read up on staff writer Genesis students, and many wonder if a Napel’s Burning Man adventures. long-term plan is in the works Discover why staff writer Tommy to help facilitate the need for Dennen thinks our country needs extra spaces. more scientists. Chong and SRJC faculty proposed a long-term goal to remove all surface area

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in a very positive and enjoyable way,” Diamond said. “My hope is that we can develop something that is in stages,” Brownlee said. “So that we have a presentation that would be your entry level, just to get the idea. Then the next level, which would be hands on, and then maybe develop something else like that at a third level.” Concerns from SRJC’s community turned into real action for the district police and faculty. “The community really came together. There were a lot of things that were identified. A lot of things that, district wide, I think we’re trying to do to make the campus safer,” Brownlee said.

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The exterior is beautiful but the interior of Burbank Auditorium is in need of re-modeling.

parking on campus and create a consolidated, multi-level parking lot along Armory Drive. This would create green spaces and bike paths to make the college more bicycle-friendly. For now, the SCJCD hired Santa Rosa-based Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, Gensler, TLCD Architecture and Mark Cavagnero Associates to oversee and evaluate the master plan of the first project. These companies will assess and create a strategy for each site while interweaving the facilities and educational master plan. Students and faculty alike are wondering if the large project

will be completed on time. “Theaters are one of the most complex building types, and the design of these facilities requires a large team of experts,” said Daniel Backman of TLCD Architecture. “We are working closely with the district’s bond manager and master planning team to deliver this project on budget and on schedule for SRJC’s Centennial in 2018.” SRJC students, faculty and Sonoma County residents are looking forward to seeing what the $410 million dollar bond will create in the upcoming years as the college prepares for its 100-year milestone.

“This is a diverse community. It’s a large campus with a lot of students and our job is to protect this community,” Duenas said. “Each officer, from the very day that they sign up for the police academy, understands the word’s accountability, discipline, teamwork and ethical standards. This is tradition and history; it is engrained in them regardless of race, color and creed.” The college is dedicated to maintaining an open and transparent relationship between the police department, the administration and students between both campuses. “Not everything is equal. I encourage all the students to question how decisions are made,” said SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong. “I believe part of our job as college leaders is to empower you as the students to figure out solutions that will work for you. Not necessarily solutions I would like to impose on you.”

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SGA reviews candidates for endorsement In the Beatriz Verneaux Staff Writer Members of the Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly delayed a motion Aug. 29 to endorse one of the Fifth District Supervisor candidates, agreeing that there needs to be communication between the student body and the SGA before doing so. “I believe in 100 percent transparency,” said SGA member of Disabilities Affairs Robert Martinez. “We are here to make sure students’ voices get heard.” Candidates Noreen Evans and Lynda Hopkins addressed students and alumni for 10 minutes before a Q&A session Aug. 29. Opening Statements Hopkins addressed hateful Luke Straub/ Oak Leaf name calling, which she called Fifth district supervisor candidte Lynda Hopkins addresses Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government Assembly Aug. a misogynistic response to her 29. The SGA plans to endorse a candidate on Sept. 12, marking the first time the governing body will officially do so. candidacy. Still, she hopes to lead is toxic and keeps people from a positive campaign. “When we actively participating in politics. run a campaign based in fear it She brought up age diversity, the damages our society,” Hopkins said. LGBTQ community, the need for She believes her opponent has been more Latino employees in office “spreading lies.” and the need to pay elected officers. Hopkins intends to “bring new Evans believes old paradigms ideas and inspire people to engage aren’t gone and Latinos need in politics,” and ensure work is done representation top to bottom. She together with the public. She clarified mentioned her experience in the her goal is not to become a politician California Senate, in which the but to change local politics. She Women’s Caucus and the Latino assured students that despite her lack Caucus came together to bring of government work, she has five more representatives into office. years of experience as a journalist She said she consistently voted in covering the county’s government. favor of LGBTQ causes and is proEvans’ initial speech addressed gay marriage. the historical importance of the When asked about the meeting. This is the first time undocumented community, Hopkins supervisor candidates spoke to said she has spent a lot of time in Courtesy of Alvin Jornada, Press Democrat SRJC’s student government, the Roseland and brought up that neither Lynda Hopkins (left) and Noreen Evans (right) are the first all-female supervisor first time both opponent candidates she nor Evans are fluent in Spanish. candidates, and will be a part of the first ever female majority board. are women and the first time the She acknowledged immigrants’ majority of the board is composed fear of speaking up. Unable to The candidates also discussed the hopes her candidacy “shakes of women. vote, community members are left need for more low income housing things up.” She said she doesn’t Evans emphasized that disempowered and hesitant. She hopes for students. Hopkins mentioned fear taking risks and offering our community is extremely to reach out and work with leaders Palms Inn, Catholic Charities drastic ideas. diverse, and with her 21 years of who could bridge the gap between and incentives for tiny house Hopkins said, “I am the only government experience she can government and community members. construction. Evans emphasized candidate who has refused to help address some of the complex Evans spoke of her history challenging her active participation in the rent sign pledges in order to receive needs such as federal and state control discussion. endorsements or campaign homelessness and governments during Budgets contributions.” rural healthcare. her experience in Hopkins, an organic farmer, She claimed that by earning Union pledges the business support from farms to the state senate. mentioned “When we run a H o p k i n s of cannabis and residency environmentalists, unions to When the idea of campaign based doesn’t believe requirements for cannabisbusiness owners means she will private contractors in exchanging have “a diverse coalition of support.” being brought related businesses. in fear, it damages pledge signatures Evans said, “A budget is a She ends by saying her supporters to California in our society.” for endorsement. moral value.” She mentioned her all believe in “transparency and order to imprison She believes own experience during the 2008 community engagement.” undocumented endorsers should recession fighting against cuts to Evans’ final thoughts - Lynda Hopkins, fifth immigrants, she do it because social programs, such as Every focused on the challenges and reported being one district supervisor they support her of four senators who Woman Counts. complications inherent in the ideals and that voted against it. Public transportation job of supervisor. She brought up candidate she wants to keep Presented Discussing transportation, needs of new taxes for businesses, independence as with the issue Hopkins, whose master’s thesis such as in the cannabis industry, a candidate. of bringing in public transportation provides where there hasn’t been a new Evans signed the ethnic studies her an outlook on country-wide tax law since 1978. pledge, highlighting to Sonoma’s systems, remarked on the need for In her opinion, these funds can and the importance of workers’ rights and secondary schools, both candidates better tracking of bus schedules should be used to better the community. fair treatment of the working class. She made a point to remind members and the creation of programs that Evans attempted to highlight said, “People in unions have fought of the audience that supervisors support seniors and students. differences in the funding and died for unions.” do not have authority over Evans, an experienced legislator, supporting the candidates. Diversity county curriculum. However, used examples of her own work to “[Hopkins] is supported by When questioned about relations both acknowledged the need of help bring bike lanes to Sonoma wineries, and I am supported by with the Latino community, prioritizing ethnic studies. County. She believes students and working families,” she said. “She is Hopkins said, “Our government Homelessness veterans should ride the bus for free. supported by the same supporters doesn’t look like our community,” Both candidates had strong Concluding remarks as the current supervisors,” and and expressed regret that there are opinions on homelessness, and Hopkins ended her portion that “not only do I bring new ideas; currently no Latino supervisors. She both emphasized the need to open saying, “taking all ideas grants I also bring new experiences to get believes the current government public areas for people to sleep. roots to change” and that she them implemented.”

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Effective Body Language Human Resource managers notice more than what you say during an interview. Learn how to create a positive professional and personal first impression through non-verbal communication, 2-3 p.m. Sept. 14 in Bertolini, room 4875. First Impressions and Interviewing Skills Learn how to present yourself with confidence and dress for a successful impression. This interactive seminar teaches you how to prepare for tough interview questions and convince potential employers that you’re the person for the job, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 15 in Bertolini, room 4875. Police Cadet Orientation Meeting Learn about SRJC’s district police cadet program, which includes paid internships, handson experience working with police officers and opportunities for police scenario training. Anyone interested must attend one of two orientation meetings. The first is 3 p.m. Sept. 16 in Plover Hall, room 558. SRJC Alumni Spirit Night Family fun, BBQ and football. Return to campus for a special all alumni event. Reconnect with classmates and faculty, enjoy a BBQ on the field and show your spirit during a half-time salute to alumni 3-7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Bailey Field. Register by Sept. 14 at foundation.santarosa.edu/ alumni-spirit-night. Mahoney Library Exhibit Visit Petaluma campus’s Mahoney Library Gallery Aug. 22-Oct. 6, that features the art of Camilla Taylor. A leacture and opening willbe held 2:30- 5 p.m. Sept. 19. International Student Program Meet & Greet Share experiences and broaden your worldview with students from up to 60 countries 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Bertolini Student Activities Center. Deciding on Your Career: Identifying Interests and Preferences Explore the resources available at Career Development Services while investigating your values, personality type, work preferences and conditions, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 22 in Bertolini, room 4875.

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Old Chicago Pizza

If you have an insatiable craving for the most creative sushi around, then Haku Sushi is where you want to be. Haku is located on Seventh Street in Santa Rosa, a convenient spot for Santa Rosa Junior College students who are looking for a quick bite to eat off-campus. With lunch entrees and boxes starting at just $8, eating here won’t break the bank. Paying with cash will even give you an extra 10 percent discount off your total bill. From the moment you walk through the door you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Japan. The interior’s bright wood fixtures and paper-style walls mimic the classic feel of Japanese architecture. Haku has some of the most creatively inspired signature rolls in the North Bay, including “The Worst Boss I Ever Had,” “Roll Me a Fatty,” and the Star Wars inspired “Jedi Mind Trick.” The inspiration spills over into the flavor with each one on the menu being more diverse and fresh tasting than the last, giving you a cast of options to choose from. Some rolls, like the “Love Boat,” are wrapped in foil and lit on fire right at the table to give the fish a pleasant sear on the outside. The “Jedi Mind Trick” even replaces the sushi rice holding the roll together with fresh cucumber, a delicious trick you almost never see. Haku rocks a well-deserved 4.5 stars on Yelp, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better spot for sushi in all of Santa Rosa. -Kevin Lipe

If you love pizza that’s as thick as your hand, then in an old brick building in historic Petaluma lies a restaurant called Old Chicago Pizza. Located on Petaluma Boulevard North, Old Chicago gets its name from its specialty: deep-dish style pizza. The restaurant itself is a little cramped and almost always busy. For those with mobility issues, be aware you must go up a flight of stairs to get to the restaurant. Since it’s nestled in a room of “historic significance,” don’t expect much in terms of modern decor. What it lacks in chic style, it makes up for with the warm glow of old-timey humility. Humble, but not run down. The double crust pizza with Canadian bacon and sausage, essentially a pizza atop another pizza, is six slices of heaven. Be warned that all pizzas take time to make, even upwards of 45 minutes. The pizza, however, is well worth the wait. Imagine biting into a pillow made of dough that’s stuffed with meat and perfectly melted cheese. That’s what it’s like to eat a slice of Old Chicago pizza. Even the crust, which to some people is the worst part of a pizza, is divine due to it being filled with a healthy dose of cheese. After two slices of cheesy goodness, you’ll be stuffed. Such flaky joy doesn’t come cheap. Depending on size and toppings, you could be spending anywhere from $11 to $30 for a pizza. But if you got the dough, Old Chicago Pizza is the place to go. -Grant Wetmore

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After nursing the baby back to health, Tom and Isabel decide to take in the baby as their own. For various reasons, all of them not very good, Tom doesn’t report the rowboat or its passengers. As far as everyone else is concerned, Isabel just gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Altogether, the movie ranks a good B. The movie’s main strength is not its story, but its scenery and soundscapes. In the background of every scene there is the ever-cloudy sky of the brisk coast or the stark beauty of the seashore. You can hear the ocean as well. The sounds of gentle rolling waves, shrieking seagulls, windy gales or heavy rain are almost always present. The only thing missing is the smell of saltwater brine. The story itself, however, was a little drab in some parts. The first hour was especially slow. After that, the plot picked up the pace a little and became just shy of heartwarming with more than its fair share of baby drama in the mix. In terms of acting, both Fassbender and Vikander are

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A tribute to the music of Miles Davis, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, Petaluma campus, and 6-7 p.m. in Newman Auditorium.

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The chipotle chicken is one of a rainbow of colorful specialty pizzas served at Persona Pizza. Persona’s saucy drizzles and unique toppings set it apart from other local pizzarias.

Persona Pizzeria 701 Fourth St., Santa Rosa

If you want pizza that tastes fresh at a convenient price, Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria may be the place for you. The pizzeria is located in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa on the corner of Fourth and D Streets. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, they are well known for pizzas baked in fiery ovens. Most importantly, their pizza is made fresh and prepared quickly. You can choose from a wide array of their specialty pizzas or make your own recipe. Persona pizza tends to serve whole pizzas instead of mere slices. The menu consists mostly

of pizza with a small selection of side salads. One of their specialty pizzas feature the chipotle chicken topped with chipotle sauce, shredded mozzarella, roasted chicken and pico de gallo. If you’d rather make your own pizza, they offer a wide array of fresh ingredients to choose from. To start, they provide a 12 inch canvas of handmade neapolitan dough. You have a choice of four sauces, a variety of meats, cheeses and veggies. Persona will give away pizza to students with IDs on National Pepperoni Day Sept. 20. So if you crave pizza that tastes fresh and gives you ultimate freedom in crafting your own pie, stop by Persona’s. -Celine Gossage

‘Light Between Oceans’ fails to light up audience Staff Writer Simply put, “The Light Between Oceans” was a well-told story. Too bad it wasn’t a particularly exciting one. It had its moments of drama and tension, but they were easy to see well in advance. The story begins in jolly old England right after World War I. Returning serviceman Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), who’s tired of seeing death, takes a position as lighthouse keeper on a remote island. On his journey to the island, he falls in love with Isabel (Alicia Vikander), a woman from a quaint coastal village. Of course, she also falls in love with him. After a brief, but still not brief enough, romance, the two get married and Isabel moves to Tom’s lighthouse where they try unsuccessfully to start a family. Just as Tom finishes putting up the gravestone for his would-be second born, he and Isabel hear the cries of a baby. They discover a rowboat washing ashore. Inside the rowboat is a dead man. In the dead man’s arms is a crying baby.

Sept. 16-Oct. 16

New Horizons Discovering Pluto Come witness the new discoveries changing the way we view our ninth planet. Shows start at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. on Sundays in Lark Hall, room 2001.

Sept. 19-Oct. 13

Abstract Mix Art Show

Six California artists will share their abstract take on the world around them through drawings and painting. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday in Robert F. Agrella Gallery in the Doyle Library.

Sept. 19

Camilla Taylor Visiting artist and CSU graduate Camilla Taylor, currently has an exhibit at the Mahoney Library running until Aug. 6. She will also be visitng campus to discuss her work as part of the Arts & Lectures series here at SRJC 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Connie Mahoney Reading room on the Petaluma campus. Courtesy of comingsoon.net

Actors Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander share an intimate moment as they fall in love in “The Light Between Oceans,” a film based on a novel by M.L. Steadman.

largely subtle. But in emotionally charged bits like Isabel’s birthing scenes, they explode with passion. Sometimes, this passion is over the top. In some places, you wonder if such emotion is actually called for. In the end, if you love the

ocean or baby stories or even lighthouses, then this a great film for you if you can sit through a rather drawn-out story. Just remember that “The Light Between Oceans” is currently only playing locally at Reading Cinema in Rohnert Park.

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As the leaves darken for fall, a farmer’s basket brings a wide spectrum of color to the table. Santa Rosa Junior College’s sustainable agriculture program is providing that rainbow of produce for our community to enjoy at a more convenient location. Student-grown and cared for, the Shone Farm stand is not far from campus. Located on the corner of Mendocino and Carr Avenue, the stand offers a selection of seasonal produce, olive oil and grassfed beef. The agriculture program describes Shone Farm as a “learning laboratory” of 365 acres, 12 of which teach sustainable agricultural methods to preserve energy and waste. One method students learn about is the use of crop rotation to avoid monocropping vegetables. This means vegetables are not planted continuously in the same soil year after year. Rotating crops renews the soil so it can provide more plentiful nutrients for fruits and vegetables. “We practice organic practices; we’re not actually certified,” said Robin Galbraith, a sustainable agriculture student. “I think that’s something they’re working on, so there’s no sprays. We do use a tracker, but we do have a garden that’s all no-till that the students work with.” Students in this program keep a close eye on crops to avoid pesticide use. This helps to ensure our community can safely consume its healthy riches. It also shows their hard work. “Strawberries go like crazy, especially in the beginning of the season. Corn we haven’t been able to keep. I think the other day we sold about two cases,” Tatiana Sierra said, a coordinator for the farm stand. Other produce available for fall are gypsy and serrano peppers, cherry tomatoes,

cucumbers, turnips, string beans, summer squash and cilantro. Produce varies by the week and can sell quickly. Prices range from 75 cents to $2 a pound. The beef for sale is 100 percent grass-fed with no growth hormones or antibiotics. The stand sells a variety of cuts and even pieces such as livers, hearts and bone marrow. You can ask a farm stand attendant for more details. If you’re interested in regular pick-ups, the stand offers community supported agriculture boxes in two sizes, one for families and another smaller one geared toward students. The family size box provides one full meal. The smaller bag gives students three to four items. Both are available on a weekly or monthly basis. “I’ve always gone to CSAs and farmers markets,” said Nathan Manley, a full-time student and scholar bag subscriber. “This was a really cool little promotion they do for the students. They get to grow it and it’s all really good food.” Along with signing up for a CSA box or scholar bag, the stand has a newsletter to keep subscribers informed on recipes and produce of the week. Each box is priced different with weekly and monthly purchases. CSA boxes range from $108 to $338 a month or $27 a week. The scholar bag is $48 for four distributions or $12 per bag. Several top local shops and restaurants, including John Ash & Co. in Santa Rosa and SHED in Healdsburg, purchase Shonegrown produce from the stand. SRJC’s Culinary Cafe also uses the farm’s produce in its seasonal dishes. Shone Farm officially opened the stand in its new location back in early May. It’s open Wednesday through Friday, noon-6 p.m. Though SRJC runs the farm, the stand does not follow the college schedule. The stand will be selling produce on days there is no school.

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Successful student: Respectable resources Jocelyn Mobley Features Editor Here at Santa Rosa Junior College, home of the Bear Cubs, we’re a community. When a student is hurt, sad or just needs help, fellow students, faculty and alumni rise to the occasion to help a fellow Bear Cub. In honor of that spirit, here are some great, free resources available to any SRJC student. Inside the library Inside the library there are four desks: Circulation, Reference, Periodical and Reserve. All of them are on the second floor except for the Reserve Desk, which is located on the fourth.

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The Circulation Desk rents out calculators, iPads and Dell laptops for a portion of time or the entire semester. All you need to rent these resources is a student ID card, which can be purchased for $3 at Student Affairs. If you can’t afford the $3, they can print you out a temporary one for free. The Periodical Desk distributes hard copies of journals, magazines, newspapers, headphones and dryerase markers. It can also reserve study rooms. You can find librarians at the Reference Desk. They are there to help you look for materials for research papers. They can help with tricky citations, and they offer a free, halfhour research planning appointment. If you have a big research paper coming up and don’t quite know where to start, you can schedule a research assistance appointment with them to collaborate ideas. These appointments can be scheduled online at libraries.santarosa.edu. At the Reserve Desk, you can rent out textbooks for two hours at a time. Although you have to keep the book within the library during this period, the time constraint can help you focus on your homework. According to ccctechedge.org,

within the first nine days of school, students checked out 4,807 books from library reserves. Free tutoring As Bear Cubs, we can help one another with our studies. There are multiple free tutoring opportunities on campus. MESA has drop-in tutoring for math, science and engineering. You can find their schedule at mesa.santarosa.edu Math tutoring is available in the math lab and lounge in Shuhaw Hall. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the Santa Rosa campus, the tutoring center is located under the library on the first floor of Doyle. Tutors can help with math, chemistry, physics, biology, English and ESL. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the Petaluma campus it is located on the second floor of Kathleen Doyle Hall. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smarthinking is an online tutoring system that allows you to work with tutors live through its White Board

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Discounts help students Amoura Deering Staff Writer Being a college student is expensive whether you’re fresh out of high school or a re-entry student. Just buying books is enough to make your wallet cry. While community college is cheaper than a university, tuition can still strain a student’s tight budget. Paying for life’s necessities and pleasures can be enough to make students question if getting a degree is financially possible. Many students don’t know about the evergrowing discounts available to them. Santa Rosa Junior College has its own discount program called Cub Card+. Cub Card+ is a student membership program that comes with many perks. It gives students access to discounts in the bookstore plus cafeteria vouchers for a bite to eat. Members qualify for discounts on parking passes and receive free admission to home sporting events and theater productions. Cub Card+ also qualifies students for offcampus discounts. Acur-It Auto Repair offers Cub Cub+ members free safety inspections and tiered discounts on auto repair to keep students safe on their drive to campus. UPS also offers CubCard+ members up to 30 percent off shipping needs. “The Cub Card+ is a great value because it supports the student’s activities,” said SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong. “It’s one of the ways to fund student government, and I encourage all students to support it.” SRJC students can purchase a yearlong Cub Card+ membership for $15. Community discounts are also offered to students without the Cub Card+ membership, but those discounts are more difficult to find.

The Sonoma County Transit System offers free rides to any routed stop in the county. Students do not need a special pass but must present their student ID card to the driver when boarding. Public transit also helps alleviate the stress of finding a parking spot on campus. Lytle’s Beauty College and Salon offers free haircuts to SRJC students every Tuesday and Friday with a SRJC student ID card. Everyone wins when students help other students. “Peanuts” fans can flash their student ID card for discounted admission to the Charles M. Schulz Museum before catching the SRJC Polar Bears heat up the ice across the street. Even huge corporations like Spotify and Amazon offer discounts to college students. Students can receive 50 percent off Spotify’s premium streaming service if they create their account with an email address ending in .edu. Amazon Prime offers students the first six months free then offers 50 percent off the service after. As with Spotify, all you need is an .edu email address when creating an Amazon account. Discounts are great, but some students are left wanting more. SRJC student Tyler Marcott, 22, believes every business should offer a student discount. “It would encourage more business, as well as help students get more of what they need with their limited budgets. It’s beneficial for both parties,” he said. Second year SRJC student Taylor Brown, 20, agrees with Marcott, but he says discounts also help students who aren’t able to work as many hours due to school. “Businesses should support their local college community because their college community supports them,” Brown said. With ever-inflating prices for everything from books to bagels, student discounts are the only thing keeping some of us afloat.

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messaging platform. This service is available through your cubby. Tutors can help you with math and English. If you need help with an essay, you can turn it in to Writing Feedback and it will be returned to you through the Tutor Response Form. Specific written comments from your tutor will focus on the weak and strong areas of your essay. Health services Student health services are free, confidential and available to every SRJC student. Nurse practitioners are on site to help you with uncomplicated medical issues. Health Services also discounted

immunizations and reproductive health resources and counseling. Students can obtain free adhesive bandages, condoms, cough drops and pain relievers over the counter. The Santa Rosa location is in the Race Building and the Petaluma location is in the Richard Call building. Mental health services Mental health services are also free and confidential for SRJC students. Specialists can arrange individual, couple and group counseling. Contact mental health services for help in a supportive, non-judgmental environment at (707) 527-4445.

Top 7 SRJC treasures Juliet Freyermuth Staff Writer The parking lots are full. The coffee bars have long lines of tired patrons. The quad is bustling with students. Yup, school is in session. This year doesn’t have to be just about passing a class or figuring out how to balance school and life. Santa Rosa Junior College has treasures that not only assist us with our classes and future, but offers memories that will stay with us. Alumni mentoring available SRJC Alumni and Friends offers a mentoring program that pairs students with experienced SRJC alumni. “There are mentors in there that come from every industry,” said Sarah Laggos, who directs alumni outreach for the college. The program helps guide students through academic changes with graduating from college and entering the working world. Culinary students prepare locally grown food At the Café & Bakery you can enjoy food students prepared with fresh ingredients from SRJC’s Shone Farm. It is located in the B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center and open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. More clubs at SRJC than any other California Community College Like robotics? Go on field trips and work on projects with like-minded people at the Robotics Club. You can learn sign language in the ASL Club. There are clubs for a variety of cultures, faiths and areas of study. SRJC has more than 50 clubs to choose from. Contact the club advisor or president for times and locations.

Polar Bears hockey now Division II team Starting this year, the SRJC Polar Bears ice hockey team will compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II instead of Division III. This change gives the team the opportunity to compete with more schools and “increases SRJC’s chance at a National Top 10 ranking,” according to its Sept. 2 press release. The release also states, “SRJC now becomes the only known two-year school to make the division jump.” SRJC offers students the opportunity to leave their mark Only 19 students were enrolled at SRJC when it opened in Spring 1918. To commemorate SRJC’s 100th anniversary in 2018, students have the opportunity to leave a lasting memory. According to the SRJC Foundation’s website, you can buy a brick engraved with something special, such as your name and class year, or can leave a message to honor someone. The ‘Abstract Mix, art show “Abstract Mix” reception features local artists from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery in the Frank P. Doyle Library. The artists talk at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4, but you can view the exhibit beginning Sept. 19. Planetarium shows ‘New Horizon’ footage What is Pluto? SRJC’s planetarium begins its weekly “Horizons: Discovering Pluto” show Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. The show ends Oct.16. According to NASA’s website, “the New Horizons mission will help us understand worlds at the edge of our solar system by making the first reconnaissance of the Pluto system and by venturing deeper into the distant, mysterious Kuiper Belt – a relic of solar system formation.”

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An unfair choice, an unfair system Our greatest right as citizens of the United States is to vote for our commander in chief. Our voice. Our President. But when this infinitely important decision is reduced to a choice between the lesser of two evils, has the system failed? Are our rights infringed? And is it possible to change this chronically unfair system to allow a legitimate thirdparty option? The 2016 presidential election has been a roller coaster, and it’s far from over. Donald Trump, the joke prospect turned legitimate candidate, and Hillary Clinton, the liar in a sea of controversy, liked only by the party bigwigs, are now our only real options. Jill Stein of the Green Party and Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party jumped onto this sinking ship with nothing but a Dixie cup to bail the waters of political corruption. Statistically, these candidates have no chance of winning. They merely serve as a well-placed distraction for “Clump” to hide behind. At this point in the race, a vote for Stein or Johnson helps the candidate with the most dedicated voters— Clinton at this point in time. This isn’t to say you shouldn’t vote for one of

these candidates if you truly believe in their policies, but winning at this point for either Stein or Johnson is a virtual impossibility. The silver lining of this tumultuous election is the exposition of a massive flaw in our two-party system, one that good ol’ Mr. Washington warned us about so many years ago. Our two-party system doesn’t work. Our parties divide the country and create false rivalries in a system that should be supportive and encouraging to outside candidates with new ideas. This system also encourages both politicians and citizens to have strong views that match their “team” instead of allowing individual thought: Republicans like guns, Democrats like pot, etc. So what are we to do? This election is in many ways already bought and paid for, but this isn’t to say there’s no hope for the future. Over the next four years, it is our duty as conscientious Americans to establish a powerful third party to keep the donkey and elephant in check. It does not matter whether this party is founded by Bernie and is socialist in nature, or by Al Gore with a green tint. Anything but these two superpowers will give much-needed balance to the scale.

Act locally to reclaim democracy Staff Writer As an immigrant from Brazil, I juggle both American and Brazilian politics, which generally leaves me drained and hopeless. Brazil and the United States share some dark similarities. Both countries were colonies, and both countries possess a terrifying history of slavery and systematic racism that perpetuates in the justice system and the wider society. There are positive common denominators as well, though, and one of those is democracy. Lately, my political worries have intensified. Donald Trump’s rise to power is, at the very least, a threat to the freedom of my Latino and Muslim brothers and sisters. It’s also a reminder that racism is alive and well — and strong enough that bigotry is not afraid to claim someone as its spokesperson. Hillary Clinton doesn’t make me any less scared. Her history of supporting wars and lack of honesty are cringeworthy. While Clinton has the possibility of becoming the U.S.’s first female president, Brazil elected its first female president, Dilma Rousseff, in

2011. But just 1.5 years after being re-elected with 51 percent of the popular vote, the Brazilian Congress removed Rousseff from power. She has never been formally accused or convicted of corruption. Merely the suggestion of scandal without concrete proof was enough to cause Rousseff ’s impeachment. Meanwhile, nearly 40 percent of politicians sitting in the Brazilian congress were accused of corruption. Acting President Michel Temer, a centrist and free market supporter, has been convicted of violating election laws and can’t officially run for office (which Rousseff still can do). It all sounds fishy to many, and there is talk on the streets of a coup d’état. Although Rousseff ’s government was leftist and known for social progress, it was also violent, brutal and repressed protests. Ironically, the same people who often raised their voices against her now call for her return in the name of democracy. People who elected her have the right to keep her in power. The darker side of politics— coups, the rise of fascism, corruption – are a direct reflection of the smaller scope of our world view. The less people care about

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Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's first female president, was impeached on Aug. 31.

their immediate surroundings, the less they will be able to care globally. This worrisome trend leads us to question just how democratic our democracy really is these days. I cannot change Brazilian politics. I cannot force Bernie Sanders into power. But I can keep my eye on student government, in their weekly meetings open to the public. I can attend local assembly meetings. I can contact groups and coalitions and join causes with collectives that are worried about the same issues I am worried about. Our college has many students organizing and

working on some incredible causes. As students, we have the opportunity to inform ourselves and others, connect with county supervisor candidates and collectively ignite change where we live. We can check candidates’ agendas for the election. We can press for a change in regards to the homeless crisis. This is a critical moment, both for Sonoma County and the nation as a whole, and it's up to us to become involved with our community and build a different future. We must reclaim democracy starting from right here.

When it comes to relationship advice, nothing bears repetition like “communication is key.” It’s not just about getting what you want in bed or deciding who cooks and who cleans. One instance of poor communication can destroy a more-than-decade-long relationship. Perhaps the most difficult issue is when both parties try to accommodate the other person at the expense of their own desires. In 2000 my then-husband and I moved to San Diego County, following a wellpaying job for him in the dot-com bubble. I didn’t want to leave Sonoma County, so we agreed that we’d give it three years. If things weren’t going well at that point, we’d consider coming back. Things were OK for a couple years. I got used to the seasonless climate. We made friends. We bought a house, which I began to make feel like a little piece of home. Then the bubble burst. My husband was laid off in 2004. Without his paycheck we had to sell the house just as the market was sinking. Around the same time, I was in a car accident that totaled my car and busted my left hand. I plunged deep into depression. I felt like one more problem my husband had to worry about. I approached him with the idea I could come back north ahead of him. He agreed that it would take some stress off of him. So I came home. It was six months before he followed me, and we never moved back in together in any permanent sense. Our relationship had changed drastically. We were still family, but we were no longer truly husband and wife. The separation was too traumatic. A few years ago he confessed he felt I abandoned him when I moved back home without him. I was trying to make things easier for him at the time. If he told me then that he didn’t want me to leave without him, I never would have. Relationships can be hard to navigate. You want to support your partner and do what’s best for them. But they may be trying to do the same for you. Make sure you both know what that “best” is for each of you.

September 12, 2016

Sports

Women’s soccer thumps Napa 10-0 in preseason finale Lachlan Irvine Staff Writer The Santa Rosa Junior College women’s soccer team is heading into the regular season in fine form after dismantling Napa Valley College 10-0 on Friday. Head coach Crystal Howard was happy with the team’s solid outing. “It’s a great way to end our

non-conference season,” Howard said, “A lot of people contributed to the scoreline.” Midway through the first half, forward Annika Cerini found defender Amanda Galbraith streaking through the middle with a seeing-eye pass, and Galbraith took a shot straight over the goalie and into the net to make the match 4-0. Megan Stavish added one more

goal right before the end of the half after a heads-up play on a loose ball by Cassidy Munson. Captain Nikki Elliott got the scoring going early in the second half, thanks to a header on a wellplaced corner kick by Munson. Kaleigh Alves scored a hat trick in the second half, starting with a tap-in after a scramble in the box. A fantastic passing setup by

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Left: First year defender Megan Stavish prepares to hit the ball in stride to advance it up the pitch. Right: Sophomore defender Shelley Marmaduke winds up to clear the ball away.

SRJC’s offense led to a no-mistake shot for Alves’ second goal in front of the net to make it 8-0 Bear Cubs. The hat trick goal came from a lost rebound by the Napa goalie and an open net for Alves. Munson earned her third assist on the 9-0 goal. Elliott and Amanda Neidlinger both felt the game was full of positives to take into the season.

“We passed the ball really well, we’ve been practicing a lot of the things that we touched on today,” Elliott said. “I felt like we did a great job keeping our intensity and working on our defensive shape,” Neidlinger said. The Bear Cubs will open their conference season at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Diablo Valley College.

SRJC beats Fresno Continued from cover... Although scoring was slow, the offense managed the game well and did not force anything or give Fresno any chances to capitalize. “We all played together,” Stelzner said. “Everyone did their own job, and when you all do your job like that the only thing that can happen is success.” SRJC came into this season ranked No. 12 in California in Junior College Athletic Bureau’s statewide polls. Many players had high hopes for the team coming into this season, especially because a large group of them had redshirted their first year together and have now been playing together for three years. This is their last year to play together as a group. “Hard hitting, a lot of touchdowns, a lot of wins,” said sophomore tight end Dominic Carasco when asked about expectation for the upcoming season. “We trained pretty hard this season, even harder than last season. We have a lot of returners, a lot of sophomores.”

The team felt as long as itcould play smart, smash mouth football, it could have a lot of success. “[The] strongest aspect of the team is [our] knowledge of the playbook,” said sophomore quarterback Mitch Hood. “The new guys are the quickest I’ve ever seen pick up the playbook and we also have guys who have been studying the same playbook for three years.” In the Bear Cubs’ first game of the season they faced off against Butte College Sept. 3 at Bailey Field. Similar to its most recent win, when the team played Butte, the Bear Cubs defense won the game. “The team played well, a little sloppy at times but it [was] the first week of the season,” said first-year wide receiver Riley Amundson. “But overall a great team win.” The team’s offense was hardly competitive, but thanks to some key plays on defense and special teams the Bear Cubs were able to escape with a 17-7 win. “Our defense played phenomenal, and our running backs really drove the ball,” Hood said. “As far as our

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Sophomore defensive back Justin Tauaefa extends his body and grabs one of the five interceptions by the Bear Cubs’ defenense on Sept. 10

passing attack that one was all on me.” The game was sealed with a scoopand-score for sophomore linebacker Presley Piliati. Before the turnover, the game was a close defensive battle. The score stayed locked at 10-7 through three quarters. “One of our goals was to score on defense and we did that,” Wagner said. “Another goal we had was to

win the turnover battle and I think we lost that one, but we were still able to come out with a win.” SRJC hosts No. 22 San Joaquin Delta College next at home on Alumni Spirit Night. All alumni are invited to reconnect with classmates and enjoy a walking tour, shopping and activities. Attendees will meet at 3 p.m. at the bookstore, then head

to Bailey Field for a bbq at 4 p.m. followed by the game at 5 p.m. “We have come out and play even harder,” Stelzner said. “Enjoy this one for like 10 minutes, get on the bus, sleep it up, watch film and get ready for next week.” SRJC faces off against San Joaquin Delta at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at Bailey Field.

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Pick your team 2016 World Cup of Hockey Rankings Lachlan Irvine

Opinion The 2016 World Cup of Hockey begins Sept. 17 after a 12-year hiatus, and hockey fans couldn’t be any more mixed on the idea. The tournament takes place in Toronto with eight teams competing in two divisions. The United States plays in Group A against archrival Canada, the Czech Republic and a hybrid team, Europe, whose players are from countries that don’t have teams involved this year. Group B features Russia, Sweden, Finland and a North American team made up of players under the age of 23. After going over the rosters and past successes of each team (if any in the case of the two hybrid clubs), here is a ranking of each team and what will give it the chance to hoist the World Cup.

Why they’ll win: An all-star cast of scorers, playmakers, defenders and an amazing goalie tandem. They’re also the defending champions in just about every international competition and have home ice advantage. Why they’ll lose: Overconfidence has proven to be a downfall for many Canadians before them, and it could happen here. Going with a relatively weaker defensive group due to the shot strategy of having equal left-handed and right-handed defenders could also come back to bite them.

4. Sweden Why they’ll win: A great mix of experience and excellent playmaking to make opponents look like pylons. Stellar goaltending from Henrik Lundqvist and Jacob Markstrom can also steal an extra game, which is needed in Group B, a.k.a. the “Group of Death.” They also have the best uniforms in the tournament. (Not really a reason for winning but it should be.) Why they’ll lose: Most of the veterans are in the twilight of their careers and might not be able to keep up with younger squads. The Swedes are also stuck in a division with Finland and Russia, making them the unlucky bubble team.

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2. Finland Why they’ll win: Possibly the most well-rounded team at the tournament, with a great ratio of older stars and young guns at every position. The Finns’ speed will kill older teams, and their goaltending duo of Pekka Rinne and Tuukka Rask is lights-out. Why they’ll lose: The younger players’ overall lack of pro experience could be a huge issue against more veteran laden teams. Rinne and Rask both had off years last season, and might not be back on the upswing yet.

5. United States Why they’ll win: Coach John Tortorella’s loud attitude will bring the team together, like it did in Tampa Bay. Patrick Kane and Joe Pavelski lead a hard hitting defensive attack against the tournament’s smaller teams and earn wins the hard way. Why they’ll lose: Tortorella’s loud attitude will make the players tune him out, like it did in Vancouver. The Americans chose defense over offense when assembling the team, which puts them at a huge disadvantage against the teams above them on this list.

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Paris Henry drops his opponent from Chabot College and maneuvers to get him pinned

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3. Russia Why they’ll win: The incredibly powerful “Russian Machine” offense rips through the competition, while the team’s defense and goaltending will simply need to keep up. A hard hitting mentality is also going to work well in their favor. Why they’ll lose: There’s going to be a huge problem if any scoring dries up. Faster teams will pass through the defensive core like butter if the Russians can’t impose their will, and subpar goaltending would be the final nail in the coffin.

6. Europe Why they’ll win: A collective of allstars from numerous countries make them far more dangerous than people assume. A balanced lineup through every position means they’ll have chances to sneak up on teams playing a lax game. Why they’ll lose: The lack of country honor that usually comes with international tournaments might make the players less enthusiastic about the whole event. Goaltending is a major wild card and could be the difference between stealing a win and coming up short.

8. Czech Republic

Why they’ll win: Jakub Voracek and Why they’ll win: A group of underdogs Tomas Plekanec have a superhuman use that as motivation to shock the scoring tear, the goalies channel world, then get a Disney movie made their inner Dominik Hasek and about them years later. The young stars the team gels together better than will take over with speed and high the ones made up of snipers. tempo that will run older teams ragged. Why they’ll lose: Easily the weakest Also, Connor McDavid. Enough said. team, and that was before David Krejci Why they’ll lose: Tougher, bigger teams and Tomas Hertl got injured. The goalies will toss them around. Professional experience is obviously lacking. minded, and run the risk of getting are inconsistent, and it will be tough stealing games against Canada and USA. The defense core is still mostly offensive burned in their own zone a lot.

This year’s Santa Rosa Junior College wrestling team is off to a good start, despite all the new faces and fresh challenges. “This year is more inexperienced. It’s a younger team and [there are] less of them,” said Coach Jake Fitzpatrick. The roster has the lowest number of wrestlers in years. Most of this year’s freshmen wrestlers come from Sonoma County, but a few are from out of state. “We stay local mostly. We get a little interest from outside the area and this year we’re fortunate enough to get a couple guys out of Spanish Springs, Reno,” Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick remains optimistic about this years wrestling team. “They’re pretty young and we’re thin, but I think we have some quality guys,” he said. The team held a scrimmage Sept. 2 at Tauzer Gymnasium, giving wresters a chance to compete against each other before the real season begins. “I feel really good about the team’s attitude coming into this season,” said sophomore wrestler Paris Henry. “Everybody’s working as hard as they can and nobody is slacking off. I’ve been able to improve my technique and work with better teammates this year.” With all the positive attitudes, the team’s energy is high. “I feel like we have a pretty tough team,” Henry said. “Just as long as we keep pushing each other, we’ll do well.” Transitioning from high school sports to the junior college level has its differences. “One of the things that has impressed me about this years

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SRJC sophomore wrestler Paris Henry fights for position in his winning match against a Chabot College wrestler.

wrestling team is the work ethic they have,” said first-year Brian Rivas. “It’s way different from high school. Everybody is focused and ready for the season.” Working hard and staying healthy seems to be the main focus going into the season. “This is a brutal sport on the body. Guys get dinged up pretty good,” Fitzpatrick said. “My heavyweight already sprained his ankle and is out five days. I’ve got two guys that have had some shoulder problems in the last couple of days. We already have injuries and we haven’t had our first competition yet.” Having so much new talent will make for an interesting season. “A lot of these guys were the best out of their high schools and now they’re just one of the guys,” Fitzpatrick said. “So all those big fish in their little ponds now are in a much bigger pond. So what were hoping is that they’ll step up and compete to be this big fish in this bigger pond.” The wrestling team will compete Sept. 17 at the KLS Air Express Invitational in Sacramento.

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1 Latin Wings  5 Hoover and Glen Canyon: 2 words 11 2002 Comedy “_ Hot American Summer” 14 Lucille of I Love Lucy   15 The only leader of the Zimbabwe United People’s Organization   16 Atlantic or Pacific: abbr.   17 Ron Howard on The Andy Griffith Show   18 First Pokemon that Ash released back into the wild  20 What truckers do to communicate: 2 words 22 French hip-hop trio   23 2004 film “_Albert”   24 Pokemon that resembles a jellyfish   26 Lead vocals of Warlock 29 Hindu demon who swallows the sun causing eclipses 30 Engineering and design corporation out of SF 33 Swanson played by Nick Offerman   34 A place to park in Nevada: 2 words   37 Where Margo Robbie explains subprime loans in The Big Short 39 Uruguayan footballer Arevalo, nicknamed El Cacha   40 Shames, as into doing something   41 Skill   43 Crabtree’s number   44 European Democratic Alliance: abbr.   45 Hebrew letter   46 Harry Chapin lyrics “And how I got the job as _ jockey”: 2 words   47 Abominable snowman   49 Ash caught this Pokemon after Caterpie 54 The Greatest 56 Company acquired by Canon Inc. in 2010   57 Rocket that launches artificial satellites into orbit   58 Pokemon #69 in the Pokedex   62 Really funny, in text   63 Amaze   64 Hackers might do this: 2 words   65 Aziz Ansari voiced Mub in this 2013 animated film  66 Mario Bros. console   67 Tennis great Andre   68 Active Volcano in Italy

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1 1991 Murray film “What _ Bob?” 2 Brain fart 3 Xenomorphs were introduced in this 1979 film 4 The first Pokemon of the PokeRAP 5 Home to the Golden Bears: abbr. 6 When one team doesn’t score 7 This Pokemon can transform 8 A crafty society: 2 words 9 Whitman who played Whitmore in Independence Day 10 1987 film “_Nazis Must Die” 11 This Pokemon evolves into Blastoise 12 She blew your mind with Gwen Stefani 13 Golf peg 19 Vogue 21 The worship of false gods 25 Word in the title of the first Pokemon episode 27 Direction  28 Where athletes can network: 2 words 31 1980 De Niro film “_ Bull” 32 Packed  34 You could do this to beans 35 Group specialized in the manufacture of hermetic packages 36 This Pokemon evolves from Vulpix when exposed to a Fire Stone 38 This Pokemon is named after martial artist Bruce 42 Kansas college town 43 Instances of increasing the brightness 48 1986 Beastie Boys album “License to _” 50 Symbols  51 Entice  52 He was on a boat 53 Provides 1000 ft. obstacle clearance in non-mountainous areas 55 University in Pakistan 58 Prohibit  59 Female sheep  60 Frank in Men in Black 61 K-12 publishing co.

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