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Big day for Giants and tots alike
November 1, 2012
Panel examines dueling education legislation By MANIKA CASTERLINE Senior editor
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Left: A float at the Giants Parade Oct. 31 hypes up the crowd. Right: Tim Lincecum and his team greet fans in the SF parade.
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Children from Ohlone’s Kidango Child Development Center dressed up for in the annual Imagination Parade Oct. 31. The children gather in the Child Development Center and march to the Student Services building. This year, Kidango has renamed the event the Imagination Parade to avoid endorsing Halloween. “Either way, we just call it fun,” says Jamie Valdez, teacher at the Child Development Center.
Ohlone trustee election heats up By MANIKA CASTERLINE Senior editor
The four candidates vying for the three available seats on the Ohlone College board of trustees have a battle on their hands this November. The four – incumbents Teresa Cox and Greg Bonaccorsi and challengers Kevin Bristow and former trustee Bob Brunton – each seek a seat on the Ohlone College board of trustees where they are the ultimate boss of the college president, faculty and administration. They work together to make policy decisions and
set the longterm vision of the academic institution. With further budget cuts looming, the choice of which three will serve on the board is critical. The quartet of board candidates each touts their own backgrounds. Among the four, Brunton’s record has come under
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fire from faculty and from a former Ohlone College president. Several incidents throughout his decade of service have turned him a controversial figure. In an interview with Brunton, he offered his side of past events. Brunton was removed from the board presidency both times he held the position. The first time
in 2001 occurred because of remarks he made about his fellow trustees. In 2006, board member removed him after a quote he gave the Tri-City Voice that suggested former Ohlone College President Doug Treadway did not have the college’s long term interests in mind. Brunton is the only trustee to receive the boot from the board presidency since the college was founded in 1965. Accreditation criticism In 2008, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges cited the board for four accreditation Continued on Page 6
The failure of Proposition 30 could result in the loss of 210 course sections offered at Ohlone within the next year, said Ron Little, Ohlone vicepresident of administrative services during a roundtable Wednesday on the impact of Propositions 30 and 38 on the community college system. The panel, held in Jackson Theatre, included various campus officials and the State Senate M a jority Leader Ellen CorEllen Corbett b e t t (D-San Leandro). “I cannot fathom the idea of not having a community college system,” said Corbett. WebAdvisor currently reflects the cutbacks as being the worst-case scenario, Little said. WebAdvisor would add those courses back if Prop 30 is passed. Both propositions will increase personal income taxes for those who earn $250,000 or more every year. College students would not benefit by the passage of Proposition 38 but would if Proposition 30 passes. Proposition 30 promises to give the majority of the money earned through the tax initiative to K-12, leaving 11 percent to higher education, including community colleges. It will also charge a 1⁄4-cent sales tax, which would continue for the next four years. Prop 30 will allocate the money to schools K-12 programs and to colleges all across California. Proposition 38 would only insert fiscal capital into K-12 programs. “Our community college system is being taken for granted,” said Jim Wright, vice-president of academic affairs. If both propositions are passed, the proposition with more votes will be the one that Continued on Page 7
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OPINIONS
Monitor endorses three candidates for trustees Editor’s note: This editorial represents the view of the Ohlone Monitor editorial board. The Ohlone Monitor has chosen to endorse candidates Greg Bonaccorsi, Kevin Bristow and Teresa Cox for the three available seats on the Ohlone board of trustees. As students with a vested interest in the positive image of our college, we believe these are the candidates best qualified to maintain our school’s public image and standing as one of California’s top five community colleges. As incumbents who came onto the board in 2008, Teresa Cox and Greg Bonaccorsi have a proven positive impact as board members. Bonaccorsi and Cox both cite the 2008 accreditation risk as the reason they chose to run. Both trustees were handed a tough project, according to Bonaccorsi.
They both worked hard to see the college through those rough times and succeeded. If they remain on the board, they will be a definite asset when Ohlone undergoes accreditation review again in 2014. Bonaccorsi recognizes the ability to work as a cohesive unit with other members of the board as a key responsibility of a board member. Both candidates have an affirmative track record of constructive cooperation with other board members. With experience and a vision for a better Ohlone, the Monitor strongly endorses both candidates. Kevin Bristow has never held an elected office before but is able to view the difficulties being faced by Ohlone from a unique perspective. Bristow is currently the coordinator of the Renaissance Scholars Program. As a former foster youth, he is a product of the programs that
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stand to be cut if the budget crisis continues. He is very much in touch with the student and faculty population and will work to serve our best interests. If elected, Bristow has said his top priority is to keep education accessible to students an ensure they can get in and out of Ohlone in a reasonable amount of time.
The Ohlone Monitor has decided to oppose the candidacy of Bob Brunton. We do not believe it is in the best interest of the students if he were to be elected. Due in part to his actions during his last term, Ohlone almost lost its accreditation. The school will face accreditation again in 2014 and cannot afford to come under
that type of fire again. The students stand to lose too much. While we at the Monitor believe in forgiving the past, Brunton is, at best, in denial of his former mistakes and has not provided satisfactory evidence that history will not repeat itself. We urge you to vote for Bonaccorsi, Bristow and Cox for the Ohlone College board.
Candidates examined in closing days of election By HEATHER HEGEMAN Opinions editor
The outcome of recent political polls shows that the upcoming presidential election is going to be a tight race. While no one disagrees that this will be a close election, poll results are not an accurate way to predict results. “Poll results reflect the mindset of voters during the time the poll was conducted,” said CBS News Director Of Surveys Sarah Dutton. To gain a better perspective on the viability of each candidate, it is more beneficial to look at the overall campaigns of each candidate. Obama’s initial campaign strategy was to remain relaxed and hold his electoral firewall. His policies and positions have remained consistent throughout the campaign. Throughout the campaign, Romney has been anything
but consistent. His strategies, positions and at times platform have changed based on public response. It is this lack of consistency that caused political correspondent Jon Huntsman to call him a “perfectly lubricated weather vane of politics.” “Obama’s ads overall had the desired effect: They increased his share of the vote by six points while decreasing Romney’s share of the vote by 8 points on average,” said Molly Ball, a staff writer for the Atlantic. He has run more positive ads than the governor and his negative ones have had more of a favorable impact. According to Ball, Romney’s ad run by the super PAC Americans for Prosperity actually harmed the governor’s popularity among women voters, a demographic with which he could not afford to
become any weaker. It is an undeniable fact that Obama is more popular among women, minorities and youth. John Cassidy, political writer for the New Yorker, said that he had never seen a more successful ad campaign focused on painting a negative picture of a political opponent than the Obama anti-Romney campaign. Heavy media coverage of the Republican war on women this past summer as well as certain comments made by Romney and those close to his campaign that leaked to the media have severely affected his standing with these integral groups. The polls may show an even race and recent debate performances may have closed the gap. On Election Day, however, the results will show that Obama ran a more successful and solid campaign.
By JASON WARDOFF Staff writer
In the 2012 presidential campaign between Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney and Democratic President Barack Obama, the offensive was played during the initial debate and was then followed by a tasteful comeback by the president two weeks later. Romney portrayed his insight on the current president’s values for the country in the past four years to demonstrate what he calls “his idea of a better system.” Gov. Romney presented dozens of goals and ideas that all will put America level in a circulatory playing field of business. The goal for both candidates was a constant comeback in voter alliance throughout the election. Romney painted the debates red, white and blue while
Obama was re-establishing his goals for a second term, so much so that Obama seemed to be changing his campaign strategy and responded with a flashy smile while speaking to reinstate his views. The president came back in a sense to make a better stand to nullify his opponent in his own way to satisfy the people. Romney took the lead as the one with the most to say and the most to argue over. Obama, in the past debates, showed him as the voters’ most popular choice. While the country considers a president, the funding committees publicize their candidates.
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Campus Comment >>> What will have the biggest influence on voters this election?
AVALON ROBERTS ENGLISH “How likeable the candidate seems. Obama seems pretty likeable and Romney doesn’t.”
GRECHEN WILBURN ART “Women’s issues. We are beginning to see the differences in the parties based on treatment of women.”
DARRYL SAN PEDRO PSYCHOLOGY “What they choose to do with the education system and allocation of funds.”
SONNI COTTRELL BAKING/PASTRY “It depends on individual agenda. The older crowd will pay more attention to healthcare, younger voters will care about education.”
JOSEF DEVOS UNDECLARED “Probably the debates. People watching them and the candidates responses to the questions.”
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KEVIN BRISTOW
BOB BRUNTON
TERESA COX
GREG BONACCORSI
Occupation: University academic adviser Kevin Bristow has worked as a program coordinator, for the Renaissance Scholars Program in CSU East Bay and he was also an education specialist through the Independent Living Skills Program. Currently, he is a board member of the Chilpancingo Assisted Living. Education: Bristow has a master’s degree in public administration and a B.A. in Psychology. Plans: Bristow wants to ensure fiscal responsibility with proper budgetary safeguards, boost revenue to better student and resident experience by using frontage property resources and manage the implementation of Measure G. Key endorsements: Alameda County Democratic Party; Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO; John Burton, chairman, California Democratic Party Quote: “I’ve always fought for students who haven’t been given the best lot in life.”
Occupation: Certified financial planner Education: N/A Plans: N/A Key endorsements: N/A Quote: “Proposition 30 pretty much shows what is bad about Sacramento. You are passing a temporary sales tax that everyone pays. “Community colleges need money, but this is not the way to do it. The state and then Sacramento treat community colleges very poorly. “They are using this method to entice us because they know community colleges are so popular with the citizens.”
Occupation: Ohlone Community College District Trustee Teresa Cox is a member of the Fremont Economic Development Advisory Commission. She also represents the city of Fremont delegation to improve relations with Chinese and IndoAmerican communities. Education: Cox has a B.A. in nuclear engineering from Northwestern University. She also got a master’s degree from the University of Rochester. Plans: As a trustee, Cox wants to preserve Ohlone’s accreditation for the highest quality of education in order to sustain the top five honors within California community colleges. Key endorsements: Doug Treadway, Ohlone Community College president emeritus; Ohlone Faculty Senate Governing Council Quote: “We have been prudent and are only dipping into our reserves now.”
Occupation: Junior high school teacher Greg Bonaccorsi is a member the Who’s Who Among Teachers, an education board, a member of the Redevelopment Agency Relocation Appeals board for the city of Fremont. He was the president of the Fremont Unified School District Teachers Association from 2000-2005. Education: Bonaccorsi has a B.A. in biological sciences from Humboldt State University. Plans: Bonaccorsi wants to prioritize strengthening Ohlone’s Board of Trustees in order to make the college more responsive to the community. He wants to increase the educational possibilities at Ohlone College in order to make it a gateway of post-secondary education. Key endorsements: Business for Good Government; PAC of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce; Alameda County Democratic Party Central Committee Quote: “I want to reach out to our community and be advocates.”
Voters register to make their voices heard By LOUIS LAVENTURE Sports editor
Every four years Americans who have the right can change how the country is run. The presidential election is the most obvious sign that voting time has come yet again. For many, this marks a chance to have their voices heard regarding the issues that are at stake. For firsttime voters, it is just the beginning of being able to flex their political power over the issues that affect their day to day lives. President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are on the campaign trail, leaving a wake of first-time voters – some of which seem to be more confused than ever by the ardous political process and the never
ending barage of advertisments in the swing states. “I watched the first presidential debate and it seemed like Obama just let Romney kind of go off,” first-time voter Victor Ramirez said. “Then in the other two debates, Obama came off really strong to me and made me forget about the great showing Romney had in the first one.” While the presidential election is the most prominent, a slew of other propositions as well as disputed offices have intrigued the interest of several first-time voters. “At first I just wanted to vote for president and leave everything else blank,” Ohlone student and first time voter Paul Akin said. “Then I started reading about all of the other local offices like Fremont mayor
and propositions 30 and 38 that could directly change my education.” This year the California State Secretary Debra Bowen’s office offered online voting registration. According to Bowen, more than 1 million registration applications have been submited to county election officials since midSeptember. Online registration can account for the overall spike in the levels of registration. However, the local picture is different. The Ohlone College library set up a voter registration information center at the circulation desk and kept the forms available for everybody. “The deadline to register was last Monday and unfortunately we did not see a rush in registration,” Ohlone College
librarian K.G. Greenstein said. “The first time I voted, it was a huge moment in my life and very memorable so first-time voters should be thrilled to have their voices heard.” Television network MTV even launched a campaign to appeal to first-time and younger voters, called the “Power of 12,” but it apparently didn’t have much impact locally. With so many issues that will have an immense impact – especially locally – the lack of enthusiasm has been apparent on campus. Even first-time voter Akin noticed. “My friends aren’t voting even though they are all eligible because they think that their vote won’t make a difference and things will take care of themselves.”
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(Top) Skeleton figurines decorate the Ohlone library to commemorate Dia De Los Muertos. The Puente club hosts the event of Dia De Los Muertos in the library with activities. (Left) Tyler Botelho experiences the Mexican holiday through face painting. Half of his face is painted as a skull to represent loved ones who have passed away.
Dia De Los Muertos
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(Above) A table for paper flower making entertained students with mixing and rolling colorful pieces of paper together. (Right) The Ohlone Library, Mecha and Puente helped decorate and make a variety of pieces illustrating the importance of Dia De Los Muertos.
Students learn, lead and give through APASA By NORI SASAKI Staff writer
For students who are trying to find a new environment, the Asian Pacific American Student Association is an ideal club. In this club, students can deepen their understanding of Asian Americans with great enjoyment. The club welcomes all students of any cultural background. “First, we start off the meeting with a fun Asian American fact and have a quick discussion about it,” said Melanie Cairel, club secretary. “Second, we do a fun icebreaker to get to know each other better.” APASA is planning several events for the fall and spring semester. “We held an open gym badminton night where anyone could drop by and play for a good three hours,” KC
‘ I gained leadership skills and received good advice from the APASA adviser and my fellow peers’ --Nick Alejandrino
Coronejo, marketing director, said. “Half of our proceeds have gone to the Viola Blythe Foundation stationed in Newark in the form of rice and dried pinto beans,” said Cornonejo. “This event is our club’s most popular event,” said Coronejo. “We are planning to host another badminton night on Nov. 16.” Many students say they decided to belong to APASA
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Members of the Asian Pacific American Student Association include (from left to right) treasurer Linh Lam, member Kamu Tolentino, Cheryl Leung, marketing director KC Coronejo; president Tanya Abarado, vice-president Nancy Liu and member Josh Harner.
because of a friendly and warm atmosphere. “APASA’s atmosphere is like you can walk into the club meeting without knowing anyone then walk out with a couple of good friends,” said Iris Zhou, Inter-Club Council Representative. In addition, students can mature through APASA activities. Club member Nick Alejandrino said, “I gained leadership skills and received good advice from the APASA adviser and my fellow peers.” “These skills and advice will definitely help me through school and later on in life,” said Alejandro. They interact, learn and get involved. APASA meetings are every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in room 7107. “I always look forward to the next meeting. Something new always happens in APASA,” Cairel said.
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A giant leap leads to another By FRANKIE ADDIEGO Correspondent
Ohlone’s Astrophysics Club held its “Star Night: Curiosity” fund-raising event on Friday with discussions focusing on the possibility of creating hospitable environment for life on Mars. As part of the event, the Astrophysics Club adviser Eric Wegryn set up telescopes so that students could observe such heavenly bodies as Mercury, Jupiter and the moon. Club Vice President Jenni Christian’s began the night discussing “Astronomy Today,” emphasizing the importance of studying space and stars. “Astronomy is an ancient form of science,” she said, adding that even the most primitive observations “would tell them when to start harvesting or prepare for winter.” Social media coordinator Rhealyn Letada introduced the topic of terraforming – the
process by which scientists hope to create an atmosphere like our own on the surface of Mars — to the discussion. Letada described the history of Mars. The planet is divided into three different geological periods including the Noachian epoch, which is believed to have been a time when Mars had an abundant amount of surface water. The theme of exploring the Red Planet continued with a speech by Club Secretary Bobby Bosack, who discussed the history and current state of Mars rovers. They were planned for 90day missions. Opportunity is still active on Mar, and Spirit lasted until May 25. Currently, the rover Curiosity is surveying Mars. “It’s the biggest and best rover we’ve built,” said Bosack. Switching gears, Club President Nabeel Naqvi delivered
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A student prepares to observe the moon from a telescope at Star Night: Curiosity -- a regular fund-raising event held by the Ohlone College Astrophysics Club.
a speech titled, “How We are All Star Dust.” “Every atom in your body comes from a star,” said Naqvi, “and it couldn’t have gotten there if the star hadn’t died.” Naqvi talked about how the Big Bang Theory came about after Robert Wilson and Aarno
Penzias—two scientists at Holmdel, New Jersey’s Bell Labs—discovered microwave energy in 1964, which led to the Big Bang theory. The evening closed with an enthusiastic speech by club member Josh Macha. “Humanity builds on itself,” he said. “We actually
have the same brains as our ancestors.” The Astrophysics Club meets Tuesdays from 9 to 10 p.m. to observe the moon and planets in our solar system. The club has held holding “Star Night” once each semester since it was founded in the fall 2011.
First time voters ‘Cloud Atlas’ bounces step to the polls among time periods By MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY Features editor
The United States has come a long way since voting was opened to all races, colors and genders and one of a U.S. citizen’s duty is to vote. Some students at Ohlone College have had experience with the voting process, while other students have yet to experience the poll booths. Student Arielle Silvas, only 16 years old, stays informed even if she cannot vote yet. “I do keep up with the news because it is interesting,” said Silvas. ASOC President Amit Patel is excited for his first voting experience. Patel prepares himself for the general election by “reading up on the propositions and getting myself educated,” said Patel. “I think every student should vote,” said Patel. “Community college is the largest voting community. They can really make a difference.” Fresh out of high school and first-time voter Ashlee Stancill said, “I’m excited to do the whole act of voting.” However, another student and first-time voter Shafi Ayubi doesn’t see the value in this year’s election. “I am not voting,” said Aybui. “I don’t agree with any of the candidates.” The first time Ohlone Col-
lege history professor John Kenney voted was in 1984 for Ronald Reagan, while he was still in high school. “I couldn’t wait to vote,” said Kenney. “I’m glad it was my first vote; it was the only winning vote.” Although he said the value of his vote may or may not matter, it is his way of expressing his views. Student CJ Jones first voted in 2000 for Democratic candidate Al Gore. He called voting “a normal thing to do.” “I was kind of bummed that Bush won,” said Jones. “But it’s not stopped me from voting.” Student David Martin’s first vote was eight years ago. “I don’t think it [votes] matters toward the presidential election but matters towards the propositions,” said Martin. Board of Trustee member Vivian Larsen’s first vote was more than 30 years ago. “I had to stand in line and punch the card,” said Larsen. She was an immigrant from Chile who became a citizen and registered to vote. “The whole ideas was I’m here, I’m not in my country,” said Larsen. “I voted. I believe in expressing your opinion.” Registered to vote students, first time or not, will help define and mold the history of the United States. Students votes matter in one way or another, it is their future.
By AMY HYEIN PARK Staff writer
“Cloud Atlas” is a good film overall. It’s a three-hour blockbuster filmed like the pieces of a puzzle with the six different stories in succession. Even though it has various stories with different times, it’s not very hard for cinema audiences to understand what the film wanted to talk about. The directors – Tom Tyk-
wer, Andy Wachowski, and Lana Wachowski – make the different stories connect simply. Normally, changing the scene suddenly to another story line might make the viewers confused. However, it’s clear in this film. The special effects used in this film are also well done. First, they used costumes properly making the audiences understand what the
era was or what the characters are about. Second, they used rich sound effects, letting each scene sound exuberantly. For the one of the stories, the film described it as “Neo Seoul, the future of city (2144)” and a fighting scene on the very high and narrow place. They used tight music with windy effects to illustrate the tense scene. It let the audiences build up the tension. Lastly, the acting was really good. Each actor and actress performed well with his or her character emphasizing each one’s character. After watching the film, viewers were left with many things to think about: life, the past, greed and one’s relationship with others. This film would be highly recommended for those who want to step back from their daily life and just think PHOTO COURTESY OF / WARNERBROS.COM of real life.
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Trustee election critical to Ohlone’s future Continued from Page 1
warnings because of trustee behavior. The warnings came after Brunton set up a table in the cafeteria and attempted to solicit the opinions of students, according to the commission’s report. According to Treadway, Brunton was forceful in grabbing students by their arms. “He was a problem trustee that caused stability problems because of overreaching,” Treadway said. Brunton said he does not recall ever doing what Treadway said. He added that he only came to campus once to visit his eldest daughter. “It wasn’t a single action jeopardizing our accreditation,” Brunton said. Regarding the tabling incident, Faculty Senate president Jeff O’Connell, said, “I worry that he doesn’t think about the consequences of what he is doing before he does them.” Chinese visit Brunton created another controversy in 2006 when the Ohlone College Foundation hosted a delegation from China. At the time Brunton was a sales manager at Transparent Products, which is a touch screen company located in Valencia. According to CNET faculty member Richard Grotegut, Brunton attempted to sell products that his employer manufactures to the visiting Chinese delegation. Asked about that issue, Brunton’s voice rose flippantly as he denied any wrongdoing. He replied that members of the delegation asked him what he did for a living. According to a letter written by trustee Garrett Yee, Brunton later went on to reference foreign exchange activities as “junkets.” Sex-for-grades policy Brunton also got into deep water with faculty over his comments regarding initiating a sex-for-grades policy as a condition for him to sign off on a faculty contract. “This came up in a discussion where the University of California Berkeley had lost a lawsuit because a student had an affair with a faculty member,” Brunton said. He said that he raised sexfor-grades as an issue not because he was insinuating that such actions were occurring at Ohlone College, but as a measure of protection just in case anything similar would go happen here. Brunton touted his prior experience of serving on the board as an asset and said believes that he has learned from it. “I can’t control what they talk about, but that’s all past history as far as I’m con-
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cerned,” said Brunton of his critics. “They want to talk about the past in a negative way, but they don’t want to talk about it in a positive way,” Brunton said and voice lowered in register when admitting that it hurt when individuals pigeonholed him. Brunton claims Brunton took credit for three major accomplishments during his time on the board: the hiring of President Gari Browning, the final location of the Newark campus and that the board will lease, not sell, the frontage development property. “At the guts of who I am, good or bad is this; I am a strong advocate for the students and the taxpayers. The second thing is I am a strong advocate for open and thorough government,” Brunton said. He said he believes that the current board is “absolutely” too polarized. Brunton said he hopes to bring friends and connections through the Ohlone College Foundation if he wins a seat on the board. Other campus officials see Brunton in a different light. “I can’t find any friends or connections that he brought
in 12 years,” O’Connell said. “He has a motivation to be a whistleblower and then to correct those problems,” said Treadway. Brunton said he is proud the things he did in the past. “I made a positive impact. I plan to make a positive impact in the future and it is Ohlone’s loss if I’m not elected,” he said. Other candidates Along with Brunton’s return to the spotlight, three other individuals are seeking a spot on the board. Board candidate Kevin Bristow works at CSU East Bay as the coordinator for the Renaissance Scholars Program, which offers support services to foster youth and has never held elected office prior to his board run. “It gets to be very frustrating when you constantly feel like you’re raging against the machine, but you’re apart of it so there is nothing you can do to change it,” Bristow said about why he is running. Bristow said, “I don’t find any value in focusing on the past and whatever drama was there because there is obviously a lot of drama there.” Financial issues will face the board regardless if Proposition 30 is passed or is not
in November and newcomer Bristow acknowledges that as a fact. He said, “I’m very much a product of the services that on the chopping block such as EOPS.” Bristow takes a pragmatic approach in how believes he has to deal with problems that might face him. “I’m not under any illusions that I’m going to be able to wave a magic wand and fix everything,” Bristow said. According to Bristow, his top priority is that education remains accessible and that students can get in and out in a reasonable amount of time. Board incumbents Cox and Bonaccorsi joined the board in 2008 when the college’s accreditation was at risk and they each said that it was the driving rationale as to why they each first ran. “Times were tough and the board of trustees was more focused on micromanaging the professional staff at the college than leading on important issues of policy and vision,” Cox said. Her board colleague Bonaccorsi said, “We were handed a tough project.” According to Diana Garza, executive assistant in the president’s office, the board
and the college president agreed to put in effect a best practice policy that the president’s office would be notified whenever a trustee was visiting campus. While it is not an official policy, trustees adhere to the stipulation. “I have done a good share of campus visits during my four-year term. I am always interested in doing more,” said Bonaccorsi. “I feel that being a visible trustee not only supports the work of the entire board, but, more importantly, demonstrates my support of the college and keeps me grounded in what it is that our board should focus on as we set policies affecting both campuses of Ohlone College.” According to the commission’s report, “Recommendation 5 stated that the board of trustees would cease involvement in college and district operations and delegate all non-policy issues and policy implementation at the district level to the president.” Bonaccorsi said the board of trustees continues to address this by recognizing that the board creates policy and the president carries those policies out through administrative procedures. “This helps to keep the board from micromanaging the president and getting entangled in matters that are clearly – not policy decisions,” he said. The top priorities of the incumbents Bonaccorsi and Cox are the accreditation process that the board will guide the college through in 2014 and the campus’ financial solvency. The governing council of faculty senate has endorsed Bonaccorsi, Cox and Bristow. It also opposes Brunton’s candidacy. “Bonaccorsi and Cox have shown they are very capable as board members,” O’Connell said. Bonaccorsi, who now is in the position of board president said, “I want to play a positive role in making sure that the Board of Trustees is responsive to the community, while maintaining a formality of discourse whereby decisions are based on extensive input from all sides and are transparent.” Cox said she is running for re-election “to ensure that our accreditation remains at the highest levels of achievement and to be an effective advocate for our students, faculty, community to operate a world-class community college that provides access to the education, training, workforce talent and technologies local students need to succeed in 21st century jobs and careers.” The top three placing candidates will become trustees.
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ANU NATARAJAN
BILL HARRISON
Occupation: Vice mayor and program director. Natarajan is an experienced city planner and architect. During her tenure on Fremont city council she has been an independent voice on the thought issues. Natarajan has used her experience as a city planner to help facilitate the general plan to help build Fremont’s economic growth. While on the council, Natarajan has facilitated the continued progress of several major infrastructure projects including the BART extension to Warm Springs. In 2006 Natarajan served the city as the event chairperson for the Celebrate Fremont. She marshaled hundreds of volunteers and local businesses to celebrate the City of Fremont’s 50 anniversary. Education:B.A. in architecture from University of
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant and Co Owner Harrison Accounting Group Bill Harrison has been a member of the Fremont City council since 2006. He was re-elected in 2010.
STEVE CHO Occupation: Selfemployed software consultant Cho was active in the PTA and Site Councils at Warwick Elementary, Thornton Junior High, American High School and other community and professional organizations. He has served on the Fremont City Charter Committee (1997), Fremont Planning Commission (1998-2000) and as the president of Citizens for Better Community (1999 and 2007). Cho is also a member of the Niles Rotary, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Centerville Business and Community Association, Warm Springs
Business and Community Association, South Bay Chinese Club. He is copresident of the Fremont Symphony Orchestra, District Chair for Boy Scouts of America, Mission Peak District; treasurer for the American Association of University Women; Board Member of Ohlone College
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Washington; M.A. in urban design and planning from University of Washington Plans: Make Fremont a hub for green and emerging technology; enhance Fremont as a great place to live, work, and play; strengthen the one city many neighborhoods vision Key endorsements: Betty Yee, California State Board of Equalization; Gus Morrison; former Fremont mayor; Kamala Harris, California attorney general
Foundation, Board Member of the Santa Clara Vanguard. He served as a Fremont councilmember from 2000 to 2008. While on council, Cho served on the League of California Cities (LCC) board of directors and was the president of the LCC Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus. Priorities: Bring business to Fremont; create jobs; increase city revenue; strengthen city emergency services; update and maintain city infrastructure; balancing land development; develop a cultural and performing arts center Education: B.A. mathematics, Washington University; M.S. computer science, USC
From 2001 to 2006 bill served on the Fremont City Planning Commission. Harrison currently serves on Warm Spring BART Advisory Committee, Sunol Express Lane Joint Powers Board under the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), city of Fremont East Bay Regional Parks Committee; president and treasurer of the board of directors of Kidding Child
Care Centers; president and treasurer of the board of directors of the Children’s Fund of the Bay Area; a member of the Centerville and city of Fremont Combined Project Committee, director and community service chair of the Fremont Kiwanis Club. Education: Graduated from Washington High School, Fremont; B.A., business economics with a concentration in accounting, University of California, Santa Barbara Plans: Creating jobs, local economic growth; restoration of city services and strengthening Fremont Police and Fire departments; working to improve schools Key endorsements: Fremont Firefighters, Local 1659; Alameda County Democratic Party;Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO
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Susoev provided no official information. The following information is gathered from the Fremont Argus. Occupation: Housekeeper and private investigator. She has never held public office. Education: Graduated from Mt. Eden High School
Occupation: engineering student; University of Southern California Plans: Increase funding for schools; bring more jobs to Fremont, including tech, biotech companies, retail, and dining and entertainment options; preserve historical lands and sites.
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is enacted. Proposition 38 will raise taxes for those earning more than $7,310 per year over the next 12 years. Proposition 30 is backed by Gov. Jerry Brown and will funnel funds into the state’s General Fund. This is why chief Proposition 38 backer and civil
rights attorney Molly Munger opposes it. Munger’s argument is that Proposition 30 is not going to directly allocate money to the cash strapped system of education within the state of California. Roundtable moderator Kay Harrison asked Corbett if Proposition 30 is ultimately being used as a shell game to
campaign against. “Anyone who would try to confuse voters by calling it a shell game should be ashamed of themselves,” Corbett said. The panel encouraged students to be informed about both of the propositions. Corbett was more direct. “Vote yes on 30 if you care about the economy and children,” Corbett said.
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“Jackson Zarubin is a good all-around person and is a great example of a wellbalanced student athlete,” Russell said. “We expect him to compete for some serious innings this year.” Zarubin is hoping to have a great season and continue
to play baseball collegiately after Ohlone. TCU, Long Beach State and Fresno State are some of the schools that Zarubin would be interested in transferring to following his career at Ohlone. Whatever path baseball takes Zarubin on he seems to be accepting and relying
on the fact that his faith and religion will help him make the right decisions and stay on track to reach his dreams athletically and professionally. “I don’t preach or try and overwhelm anybody with my faith or beliefs, but I am sure people know I am religious,” Zarubin said.
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Renegade Revealed: Jackson Zarubin By LOUIS LAVENTURE Sports editor Faith. It’s something that a lot of people have, but most don’t have the commitment to their faith or spirituality the way Jackson Zarubin does. The Ohlone College sophomore is returning to the Ohlone baseball team that was the 2011 CCCAA state champion runner-up to Delta College. The sophomore Zarubin lists Tim Tebow as one of his favorite athletes who himself has become a polarizing figure because of his faith and beliefs. Sports and religion often go hand in hand, but are not usually discussed because of the politically correct era we live in where nobody wants to offend anybody else. Zarubin doesn’t like to preach but makes it clear that his faith is primary in his life. “The most important thing to me besides sports is definitely my faith,” Zarubin said. “I was brought up in a
Christian household where religion and faith were very important.” His parents met at church a few years after they both graduated from college. They both ran track in college; his dad at Fresno State University and his mom at Wheaton College, which explains their son’s athletic abilities. After marrying, his parents wanted a change of scenery and moved to Hawaii where Zarubin was born. “We lived in Hawaii until I was about 6 years old, when my parents decided they wanted to move back to California,” Zarubin said. “My mom is from Redwood City and my dad is from San Francisco. I think they just missed it.” This created another connection for Zarubin, who plays for Coach Julian Russell the 2011 Northern California Co-Coach of the Year. Russell played for the University of Hawaii, Manoa and also was an assistant coach at the university for two years. Zarubin has played base-
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Jackson Zarubin pitches for Ohlone College in Fremont during one of the fall scrimmages.
ball almost all of his life since starting tee-ball at the age 4. He has primarily been an outfielder before making the switch to pitcher his senior year at Foothill High School in Pleasanton. “We had a really good team while I was at Foothill with a
lot of outfielders,” Zarubin said. “I decided to make the switch to pitcher because I have a strong arm and for more playing time.” Zarubin was a reliever on last year’s Ohlone team and hopes to compete for a starting job this season. The 6
foot 1 inch Renegade still is not sure where he wants his education to take him, but law enforcement is something that intrigues him. Russell had nothing but great things to say about the sophomore Zarubin. Continued on Page 7
Achanzar out indefinitely with a torn ACL By MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY Features editor “Do or do not; there is no try.” –Yoda, “The Empire Strikes Back” First-year soccer player Tamara Achanzar did not just try; she did everything she could for the Lady Renegades. Achanzar tore the ACL (anterior crucial ligament) of her right knee during the Lady Renegade soccer game against Cabrillo College Oct. 12. It was the worst injury of her soccer-playing career. “I went into the tackle too late,” said Achanzar. “I knew it was too late.” But the center middle field player stuck with it for her team. The Lady Renegades won the game 3-1. Now, she walks around the school in sweats with a full leg knee brace and is able to bend her leg only to her knee. Coach Larry Heslin said Achanzar couldn’t play anymore. “Her knee went to the left and her body went to the right,” said Heslin. With one of the Lady Renegades starters out for the rest of the season, the team will have to “Try harder but is still a strong team,” said Heslin. “It’s going to be tough. She controlled the center,” said Heslin. “One of the girls has to step up and control the position.” Achanzar attended pre-habilitation sessions at Ohlone
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Lady Renegade Tamara Achanzar before suffering the injury.
after her classes. The pre-hab prepares her for surgery in six to eight weeks. During pre-hab, she does “a number of exercises to strengthen and get my range in motion back so the surgery and recovery will be smooth,” she said. “I’m scared. I’ll be in crutches for three weeks,” said Achanzar. “I’m not the person to be on crutches.” After surgery, her rehab will be as long as needed. The more work and consistent rehab, the sooner she will recover. She calls herself an “adrenaline junkie.” She planned to go on a tropical vacation during break. Achanzar said reluctantly, “I guess I’ll have to stay low.” Even though Achanzar takes a seat for the rest of the season, she still has the energy to support her team. “She helps us out on the bench, helps us get pumped
style as unselfish. “She’d rather pass the ball,” ‘ I miss everything. said Ochoa. I will not let this With support from family hold me back.’ and friends, there is no doubt that Achanzar will be ready --Tamara Achanzar for next season. “She seems like the person to recover quickly,” said Ochoa. Coach Heslin agreed that up,” said Heslin Achanzar would be “ready Although Achanzar stays to go next semester, fully positive, it is not enough for recovered.” her. “I will not let this hold me “I miss everything,” said back,” said Achanzar. Achanzar. “I’m upset that I’m The Lady Renegades will be not able to play.” back in action on Friday when Team captain Celia Ochoa they take on the City College called her team member’s of San Francisco in Fremont .
Giant parade for champs
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National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Marco Scutaro rides along the parade route with his family on Market Street in San Francisco Wednesday. The San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers en route to their second World Series title in three years.