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October 8, 2009

Bus service delayed to new Building 7

By Katherin Dixon Staff writer The new bus stop designed for easy, efficient accessibility stands eerily vacant. A sign on a pole designates AC Transit bus lines -- the 210 (Fremont Boulevard. line), 217 (Mission Boulevard line) and 218 (Grimmer Boulevard to BART) -which could pull into the large loop of highway behind the new Building 7 every 30 minutes. A metal bench for passengers stands ready along Pine Street which winds up the hill from Mission. This bus stop is at almost the highest point the road goes behind Ohlone College. A large modern ramp with hand rails starts nearby and leads to the third floor of Building 7. Under the bus stop sign, a paper taped to the pole reads:

”Temporary. This stop is not in use.

Board buses at lower loop.”

When asked on Tuesday why the buses do not drive to the bus stop behind Building 7, Clarence Johnson, spokesperson for AC transit said, “No notice was given to AC transit that the stop was complete so that service to the stop could start.”

(Note: Clarence Johnson, Media Relations, Main 510 891-4745. Cell: 510 368 5755.)

Lucky Lofton, facilities director at Ohlone said he and Campus Police Chief Steve Osawa contacted AC Transit about routing the buses to the new stop and they did not do so. On Tuesday, after the Monitor's reporter called Johnson, AC Transit’s employee Tony Divito called Lofton and said the buses will begin driving to the bus stop behind

Building 7 as early as Friday.

When AC Transit does run its buses to this new bus stop, the route from it through Building 7 to the quad of the campus bounded by Buildings 1 through 8 wlll be easy for disabled people to use and it is the quickest route.

Standing in the shoes of the physically challenged, or those using an assistive device or riding a wheelchair is a good way to evaluate accessibility. This reporter used her cane to walk the new route set up behind Building 7. Walking from the unused bus stop, after just 30 paces along a level sidewalk, a concrete ramp begins. It is large enough to accommodate two wheelchairs side by side. It has sturdy metal rails. It inclines gently downward.

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Tutors wanted for biology, chemistry

By Tolu Dayo Staff writer The Biology and Chemistry tutorial center is an important aid to the success of students here at Ohlone College.

The center is located in Building 8 Room 8318. There are many benefits for students who take advantage of the services offered; on the other hand, many students don’t know that these services are even offered.

Due to this general lack of knowledge regarding the tutoring services available on campus, stu-

dents’ grades often suffer.

The Biology/Chemistry Learning Center (BLC) is a major force in learning on campus and provides free tutoring on a drop-in basis for all of our biology courses.

Courses include Biotechnology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, general and advanced Biology.

Chemistry courses include including Principles of Chemistry, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

In addition, the BLC serves the students enrolled in Health Sciences programs such as Nursing,

Respiratory Therapy and Medical Assisting.

The atmosphere in the center is relaxing and the tutors have made learning difficult material a little more clearer.

On the off chance a tutor is not available to offer help in a particular subject, the BLC offers an extensive collection of software and books to assist the student.

Student Jasmine Cancinoe expressed her gratitude, “I could have never passed any classes taken here on my own, but, because of the tutors and the attention that Continued on Page 3

Photo by Jimmy Patten

Ohlone College has two bus stops, one near the baseball field, and one at the top near the new Building 7. Since construction started, the upper stop has not been in use.

Psych Club gets speaker funds

By Ean Taijeron Staff writer The Associated Students of Ohlone College (ASOC) at their Oct. 6 meeting discussed upcoming holiday events for Ohlone.

Events included the Thanksgiving Feast and Halloween. Thanksgiving remains fairly traditional, but new ideas for Halloween were talked over.

The ASOC will create committees for these events soon.

After much thought and consideration, the ASOC approved their first money request to the Psychology Club, who last week asked the ASOC Senators for money to pay for a speaker to come to Ohlone later this month, and to promote the event.

After the fund request was concluded, the executives went to their weekly announcements. ASOC Vice President Ngan Vu commended Secretary Diana Lazo, for doing an excellent job as Secretary with her detailed reports of the ASOC office.

Madden film wins award A film by Ohlone English instructor Carmen Madden won second place in the Peachtree Film Festival in Atlanta last month, and will be shown Monday as part of the Oakland Film Festival.

Madden describes “Everyday Black Man” as the story of a reluctant hero who sets out to “fix” his community.

The film will be shown at 7:15 p.m. Monday at the Jack London Theater No. 2, located at 100 Washington St. near Jack London Square, as part of the Eighth Annual Oakland International Film Festival. For more information, go to INFO@ OIFF.ORG

Bingo Ballin for prizes Sofia Biag, second from left, receives her prize during Wednesday’s Bingo Ballin event in the Cafeteria. From left is Tyler West, Diana Lazo, Biag and Joe Nichols draw bingo numbers from noon to 1 p.m.

Photo by Tomás Ortega

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Rome was not built in a day, neither was Qom

By MANIKA CASTERLINE Opinions editor The aftermath of the Iranian election was the central focus of the news for the begining of summer 2009. That is, until the sudden death of a pop culture icon eclipsed the headlines, and our miniscule attention span. Yeah, I’m pointing a finger at those of you who fall asleep in class.

The discourse in Iran was over if the controversial Iranian leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had won re-election against opposition candidate Ali Akbar Mousavi.

With a state-run media crackdown, network journalists were not granted unfettered access to report the story. Instead, they had to rely on web -savvy Iranians who took to the streets and utilized social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter to report the uprising that was occurring within Iran.

I don’t know when, where, or what caused me to operate under this mindset, but I like to “do” what interests me. I want to try things out myself.

In doing so, I’ve grown to appreciate a job well done and notice

to approach diplomatic relations with Iran. The previous administration under President Bush was not as willing as the Obama administration to talk to our foes as well as our allies. Obama even went so far as to state, “We support Iran’s right to a peaceful nuclear program.”

Despite this seismic shift in foreign policy, the concept of the freeze for freeze plan was not agreed upon at the negotiating table. And the Senate Banking Commitee has come out on Oct. 5 proposing that should Iran fail to comply with the terms of international negotiations regarding their nuclear program there will be additional “serious” economic sanctions on Iran.

Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said, “they can negotiate in good faith, prove their willingness to address the concern of the international community, and in turn improve Iran’s standing in Continued on Page 3

the United States, Britain, France, German, Russia and China in Geneva, Switzerland. An option that was on the negotiating table as a mechanism of carrot and stick diplomacy with Iran is the idea of a freeze for freeze. Iran would theoretically freeze their level of nuclear activities and the international community would freeze the pressure of further sanctions. The concession that Iran made was that it agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) access to the Qom site. And the IAEA is expected to do so on Oct. 25.

The IAEA is an international organization that has loose ties with the United Nations since its reports are either addressed to the U.N General Assembly or the Security Council.

While the IAEA is perceived as part of the U.N. The U.N was founded from President Woodrow

one that is done poorly. On one hand it’s made me more jaded, on the other, quality stands out that much more. It’s a fair trade-off, I think.

I’ve tried my hand at coffee.

I’m hot-rodding my espresso machine with a thermal compensation system for a perfect shot every time (coffee is a very temperature sensitive enterprise). I’ve had an Continued on Page 3

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We can work it out

By KYLE STEPHENS Online editor

Wilson’s failed League of Nations after WWI. The principle rhetoric behind it being that by the means of uniting as one the ends would be collective security for all. The quandary has been that there is no viable agent of enforcement.

Therefore, the U.N is widely seen as an inefficient governing body that lacks credibility.

Obama said, “Iran must take concrete steps to build confidence that its nuclear program will serve peaceful purposes. Steps that meet Iran’s obligations under multiple U.N Security Council resolutions.

The IAEA proposal that was agreed to in principle with regard to the Tehran research reactor is a confidence building step that is consistent with that objective provided that it transfers Iran's low enriched uranium to a third country for fuel fabrication.”

Such a statement signals a drastic change in how the United States opts

The citizen journalism covered the violent atrocities being committed against Iranians who were speaking out because they believed that the election had been rigged.

From the standpoint of observers, it was a generational moment reminiscent of the youth -led 1979 Islamic revolution against the shah of Iran.

However, despite a summer of tear gas and protests, it did not change the outcome of the election that led to the overwhelming reelection of President Ahmadinejad.

The United States is choosing not to isolate Iran and instead is actively engaging with the nation over their nuclear program and their ambitions. President Barack Obama’s administration has made aggressive strides in heralding the change that was proposed during Obama’s own rise to power.

Iran’s covert nuclear facility in Qom had been the focus of the Oct. 1 six-party discussions with

Letter

I am writing to both thank you for your piece on the “Ohlone community” and to propose a potentially money making idea.

First, as one of Ohlone’s faculty, I thank you for sharing your opinion regarding the importance and appreciation of faculty; it means a lot to know that we (faculty) are

valued. Thank you also for stressing Ohlone as a community within itself and I hope we can all band together as we endure these economic times.

The money making idea was not born of my own imagination; rather, it was expressed to me by one Dominican sisters at the Olive festival held by the sisters. The

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sister told me Ohlone has more olive trees on campus than the sisters have. We could harvest the olives and sell “Ohlone olive oil”.

I can’t predict exactly how much money Ohlone would make, but it would be better than nothing.

Respectfully submitted, Alison E. Germaine, Ph.D

What do think should be done about Ohlone’s financial situation?

Jason Trinidad PHILOSOPHY

“Ohlone should act in accordance with agreed-upon policies.”

Jennifer Gates SOCIOLOGY “I have no idea.”

Leeann Patnuge

UNDECIDED “I think Arnold should start doing his job.”

Princeton Saure

OPTOMETRY “I think its crazy we have to raise that much money.”

Mark Nelson

ART/THEATRE PROFESSOR “Bake sale?”

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Food bank serves students, too Tri-City volunteers have new home, expand services

By KatherYn Dixon Staff writer “Everyone in Ohlone College is entitled to free food,” said Bryan Bevers, executive director of Tri-City Volunteers, Inc. at the Grand Re-Opening Celebration of its Fremont food bank recently.

“Show proof of residency in Union City, Fremont or Newark with a rent check, lease or utility bill. Self-certify income.

There is no checking of anyone regarding his or her immigration status. We are here to serve not to judge,” he said.

Bevers guided a public tour of the Volunteers’ new home at 37350 Joseph St., Fremont. The building, facing Peralta Boulevard, occupies about one-fourth of a city block.

Designed in a beautiful Spanish style by AAI Design, its façade displays two prominent signs: “Pantry” and “Treasure Trove.” Bevers showed the intake desk at the Pantry where food recipients check in and then took the crowd outside to the distribution site where volunteer rolls out a grocery cart filled with food to the recipient.

“The new Pantry is wonderful,” said Roni Simms, intake clerk. “We have room to serve more people.” In fact, according to Bevers, the food bank handled

an increase this year of 27 percent more food recipients over last year’s number. Last year 4,900 families and 1,800 homeless persons were fed. And he anticipates even higher use if the recession continues and NUMMI lays off employees.

Besides the food bank allotments typically provided to a recipient about once every two weeks, the Pantry also provides lunch bags to anyone who asks for one – the homeless, day laborers, the hungry. Penny Thatcher, intake clerk, said, “Supplies for babies are free.” The Pantry is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone (510) 793-4583.

Maria Araujo, store clerk, provided a tour of the Treasure

Rome was not built in a day, neither was Qom Continued from Page 2 that community, or they can face increasing international isolation and pressure.”

While the Iranian nuclear situation has been dealt with more aggressively within the international community this past week, it appears that North Korea wants in on the action. Chinese premier Wen Jiabo’s visit has led to North Korea’s willingness to have direct bilateral discussions with the United

States over its suspected nuclear weapons program based at a Pyongyang facility. Pending the results of these talks the Communist North Korean government has agreed to nuclear disarmament six party talks led by China. North Korea had previously refused to participate in such negotiations.

The negotiations with Iran and the subsequent one with North Korea represents the change that Obama had promised in that he

would talk to our allies as well as our foes and it opens up the door of options to all parties involved.It also shows an open dialogue and an even exchange, which goes against the precedent of how the United States conducts itself in foreign affairs.

Instead of flexing our muscle as a world superpower we are portraying a vital role as supporting cast. And it proves Obama’s rhetoric of change that you can believe in because it is change that you can see.

Trove, the Volunteer ’s new thrift store. She said business is brisk. Young people shop for fad and fashion items and people buy work clothing at steep discounts.

Debbie Pittman, assistant store manager, said businesses, schools, churches and individuals drop used and sometimes new clothing into a bin outside the store.

Next, volunteers sort and clean the items and set them up for sale.

The new Treasure Trove has many long aisles with racks of clothing. Shelves display appliances, gadgets and cookery. Furniture is also sold at a discount.

Bevers said that the Volunteers would provide free clothing for a person if a referral to do so is made by a social service agency, church or some other responsible agency. According to the Volunteer ’s brochure, families in a housing crisis can receive support regarding a three-day eviction notice or raising first month’s rent and some motel vouchers may be available.

Bevers’s tour concluded with the crowd walking behind the Pantry to see the large refrigerators, walk-in freezers and storage areas. Dozens Continued on Page 6

We can work it out Continued from Page 2 $8 cup of coffee at Blur Bottle in San Francisco and I can tell you it’s a rip-off.

Foreign language is cool stuff – I’ve learned some German, and thanks to it can now tell you the difference between “who” and “whom” (it’s all about prepositions).

When I first started going to Ohlone, I started riding my bike to school, everyday. It amounted to about 3,000 miles a year, and with that much use I had to learn how to service my bike. I don’t need to pay almost $100 for a tune-up anymore.

The things listed here are not to show off, but drive home a point. In each instance of pursuing something thoroughly, it has not

only given more context to what I already know or improved who I already am (in addition to being an all-around nice guy). I now can make you some good coffee, talk to you about it in German and fix your tire. But, it forced me to find out what meant quality for each subject.

And after one comes to that understanding, knowing what merely will “work” and what is truly quality or novel or impressive, I think one should err on the later – even if lay persons won’t know the difference.

There is only improvement to be wrought to the given craft from taking the harder, more innovative path. And if nothing else, it will be noted as being new - notoriety granted to the maker and the art.

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By Ivy mondragon Columnist

EDITOR’S NOTE– This is the first column in a series about human emotion and how to overcome hurtful issues. It is written by a student and because columns will get fairly deep in nature, the student has chosen to remain annonymous. If you have any comments or questions you can contact the Ohlone Monitor at 510659-6074 or email us at monitor@ohlone.edu.

“Empathy” is greater than “apathy.” This is my personal motto and slogan. Two words that have lost meaning in today’s society.

Empathy is when a person can understand what another person is feeling. Whereas “apathy” is the opposite of empathy.

Society views feelings as weak and improper. How many times have you gone to a movie and seen an actor on the screen express an emotion and the first thought that came to you was “wow, that was lame and ridiculously cheesy.”

How many times have you laughed at someone because they cried or they squeaked with joy?

Emotion has become a taboo topic because people have become more self-conscious about how they will be perceived.

Personally, I think it is more difficult to confront your feelings, and to confront yourself and others instead of bottling it up inside.

The person who cries in public or jumps for joy in the presence of strangers is more bold than many. The reason is because they will be judged and they know that. They will be looked down upon, will be thought of as immature because they cannot control their emotions. They will be judged harshly by strangers and they will most likely be made fun of or remembered as “the emotional one.”

How can we be human beings without compassion for one another? How can we be human if we cannot show and express our emotions? We can’t, and that is what scares me. Every day I see more people becoming cold and lifeless, like robots. Human emotion is belittled. I ask why? It still puzzles me.

Emotions are the collateral damage that we get from observing, asking why and understanding. Our brain is something that greatly sets the human race apart from other animals, homosapiens have a huge cranial capacity. Our ability to critically think and process, the ability to ask why and to learn causes emotions and makes us unique.

Next time your heart, considered to be emotional, and your brain, closely associated with logic, are both in conflict and your head is telling you it is wrong but your heart is telling you it is right, remember that your feelings and logic come from your brain.

Let’s get physical: Ohlone offers P.E.

By Najia Qadir Staff writer For those who wish to maintain a healthier lifestyle, and don’t know how to start, we have just the answer for you. Ohlone is now offering a new array of Physical Education classes to get you back into shape, all while having fun.

These classes are offered through Ohlone College’s Community Education Program. The P.E. classes do not offer any credits or units as they are intended for those who want a good workout, as opposed to taking classes that work towards a GPA or unit count.

There are a variety of different classes that are both fun and push you to burn calories. All classes will be held at the Ohlone's Newark Center.

One of the classes offered is Rak On! Intro to Belly Dancing.

The class is taught by Naiya also known as Professor Lemon. Naiya is a professional belly dancer who performs frequently in restaurants.

She has also choreographed and co-directed the 2008 Belly Dancer of the Year Duet. Classes start on Tuesday Oct. 20 and go on until Dec. 1. There is no need for previous dance lessons or experience. For additional information about this class you can go to the its website flyer @ http://www.ohlone.edu/instr/wellnesscenter/docs/2009fallcommedbellydancing.pdf Another innovative exercise class offered is the Sunrise Spin.

This class is an indoor cycling class that its ultimate goal to burn off unwanted calories, in an exciting way. This class has limited space; it is advised that students should register as early as possible. There is no prior experience in cycling needed.

This class has a two, four-week ses-

sions. One starts Oct. 19 and meets on Mondays and Wednesdays and offers seven classes. The other starts on Nov. 16 and has eight classes that meet on Mondays and Wednesdays.

For additional information on Sunrise Spin you can visit http://www. ohlone.edu/instr/wellnesscenter/ docs/2009fallcommed-spin.pdf Another unique fitness class offered through this program is a Tai Chi and Qigong class.

This class combines the practices Tai Chi and Qigong to make a well rounded workout that is suitable and highly recommended for students of all ages. This class combines all aspects of one’s mind body and soul to achieve full physical fitness.

Classes begin Oct. 3 through Nov. 31 Classes meet from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays.

Another style of Tai Chi is offered as a Physical education class. It is the original form of Tai Chi and is

called the Chen Style. The Chen Style is requires more active movement and flexibility. The stances are deeper and lower and require more strength. Classes meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

For information visit http://www. ohlone.edu/instr/wellnesscenter/ docs/2009fallcommed-taichi.pdf or call (510) 742-2304 For a more traditional workout, there is the Morning Madness Boot Camp. This is a fast-paced class that involves a lot of physical exertion – not for the faint of heart. This boot camp promises to boost your metabolism by giving you a rigorous morning workout. This class runs for six weeks and meets on Mondays and Wednesdays. Classes start Oct. 19 and run through Nov. 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

All classes offered range from $80 to $100. Students must register at http://commed.ohlone.edu//

Creepy crawlers invade Ohlone Ohlone’s Newark campus has been invaded by creepy critters that only present themselves to lucky passers-by.

Officer Stuart Dawson has taken some photos of them, some of which are reproduced here.

From top left is a praying mantis, then an alligator lizard crawls around quietly, while a squirrel runs around in search of a bite to eat, at bottom right, Officer James Keogh holds a male tarantula.

Photos by Stuart Dawson

Transfer Day set Oct. 13 Ohlone will hold its annual Transfer Day on Oct. 13. The Transfer Day will feature its signature University Information Fair in Building 1 from 10 a.m-1 p.m.Amanda Everssman, an Admissions Counselor for UCLA, will be conducting an information session from 2:15-3:15 p.m. in Room 3101, Building 3. There will also be a University Q&A from 1-2 p.m. in Building 6 in Room 6104. Transfer Day 2009 will also feature an Early Care and Education Session at 3 p.m. in Room 6104.

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Photos by Manal Bijoui

Helium Zine founders Jack Husting and Matt Mountford hosted a fashion show that showcased Bay Area designers, giving them an outlet to share their talent. Models local to the Bay Area donned various styles of clothing.

Atomic fashion presented in Helium

By Najia Qadir and Jillian sanchez Staff writers “Where fashion is Atomic.”

That is Helium Magazine’s slogan and promise to everyone in their circulation.

The mission? To break the stereotype, change the mold and reconfigure the belief that the Silicon Valley is nothing but constant breakthroughs in technology.

Helium is a new magazine that offers independent artists and designers to express their creativity.

Editor-in-Chief Matthew Mountford is an Ohlone graduate who has founded three different magazines including Ohlone’s own Midnight Magazine.

Mountford and Jack Husting teamed up at San Jose State University to create Helium.

“I’ve never done anything fashionable,” Mountford said. “Fashion is more fun than anything else.”

Helium’s first issue came out this semester and has managed to create an open door for aspiring designers, photographers and artists. “Helium keeps getting bigger,” said Mountford.

Husting, art director for Helium, was also photo editor to both the Monitor and Midnight.

Husting, along with the rest of the staff, hope to expand the fashion scene out of the Silicon Valley and become known nationwide. Just like an expanding balloon, Helium is striving for the same expansion.

Helium gave designers the great opportunity to express the creative talents.

The magazine put on a promotional show last Friday that would have impressed any of the fashion

gods.

Abstract enough to gain artist appreciation and edgy to a point of interest to anyone in the audience, the Atomic Fashion Show was both impressive, creative and anything but boring.

Nine designers displayed their lines at the show, presenting clothes that students could actually wear as opposed to some designers who display gaudy couture designs.

“The lines are all different, ranging from casual dressy to couture,” Husting said.

Just about anyone can pull off what was presented; as the designs were fashion-friendly and creatively styled.

“Helium Magazine is big on diversity, bringing all cultures together and exposing the outcome through the outlet of this unique fashion magazine” said Husting.

Throughout the show different cultures were infused in the designs on the runway.

The atmospere was filled with intense electric music, a fabulous fashion foward crowd and an array of creativity that gave everyone the impression that what was about to happen would be an explosion.

Husting also gave information about the release of a Zine at every fashion show that the magazine hosts.The first Zine was released at the Atomic Fashion Show last Friday at the SJSU student Union Ballroom.

The zine informs readers of every designer along with a bio and pictures of designs featured on the runway.

Additional information includes where to purchase the outfits presented throughout the show.

This Zine is an inspired idea and

will give the reader the opportunity to either purchase an outfit or discover more about the designer.

Helium’s aim is to establish a fashionable and trendy name for the West Coast giving the Silicon Valley some needed flair.

“Were trying to be bigger and better all the time,” said Husting.

Giving aspiring artists the opportunity to showcase their work is something Helium strives for.

Mountford and Husting have created an impressive magazine and can stand with the likes of those who are fashionably aware and artisticly gifted. Keeping up with the lastest news, Helium continues to impress.

The Helium has cutting edge news on the art scene, the potential to stand with some of the best fashion magazines out there and is “something to be proud of.”

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Food bank Continued from Page 3 of pallets of food are ready. Lucky’s and Safeway give all their day-old and extra food to the food bank Monday through Friday. Palo Alto Aid is a big supplier. Churches, schools, businesses, individuals bring food. Holiday food drives provide turkeys and canned goods.

The Alameda County Food Bank provides surplus food from the Department of Agriculture’s farm program. The volunteers download the food from trucks and cars and load it into storage bins, refrigerators or freezers, sort it, and then prepare to supply it to the public by placing it in grocery carts or lunch bags.

The volunteers come from all walks of life -- high school students, members of churches, retirees.

Bevers noted many Ohlone students volunteer. Now the Fremont branch of the Alameda Superior Court is allowing people who must pay for traffic tickets to volunteer instead.

Help needed for tutoring Continued from Page 1 which has had a tremendously positive impact on my life.”

According to the center’s coordinator, Kevin McCue, “Since I’ve started as a tutor at the BLC in 2005, we have seen a large increase in student volume thanks in large part to the many faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success here at Ohlone.”

“They have really helped me to get the word out about all of the resources available to the students, I wouldn’t have been able to raise student awareness this dramatically by myself; however it still surprises me that towards the end of every semester I hear many students say they did not know about the BLC.” There are approximately 24 biology and 14 chemistry courses filled to capacity and all those students have access to this tutorial center.

Although he would always like to see more students utilize the learning center, “That would be a disaster,” said McCue.

“The center consists of two adjacent rooms which, when combined, are approximately 10 by 35 feet.”

“This then has a negative impact on the students, and our mission as a college in general which is to be a community dedicated to successful student learning,” said McCue. A student in the room referred to it as the quiet room, explaining how she has a hard time focusing when there is more than one other person in the room.

The computer in the tutorial look very outdated, McCue described that they came from grants for the nursing program back in 1997.

McCue explained that “I have worked closely with Zouri Zale, who is Desktop Support Technician with Ohlone’s IT department, to salvage and recycle computer parts as a cost effective method of upgrading our aging systems, however, they still are fairly outdated, which makes research more difficult for students.”

The new ramp near Building 7 slopes down from the bus stop at the top of the hill.

side of the gymnasium building.

When a person exits the Building 9 elevator, a ramp about 40 paces long leads to Building 8’s elevator, the other main artery which soars six floors up to the Quad.

Thousands of people, able bodied and disabled, use these two elevators constantly all day.

The huge stress on the current accessibility system was revealed last Friday. when the elevator to building 9 stopped at about 9:40 a.m. and was not fixed for hours.

This breakdown shows how painful it is to disabled people that the buses are not being routed to the loop behind Building 7 where accessibility is extremely easy in comparison.

At about 9:40 a.m. on Friday, a call was made to the Facilities Department about the elevator not working -- the doors would not open. According to Lofton miscommunication occurred. An employee in Facilities understood that the complaint was that the elevator to Building 8 was not working and employees immediately checked it and it worked. In fact, however, Building 9’s elevator was the broken one. At about 2:40 p.m., after another complaint was made, this time specifying Building 9 exactly, the order went out to ThyssenKrupp, the company which Ohlone uses for

elevator repair.

In the meantime, students using wheelchairs who got off the bus could not get to class unless they had a motorized wheelchair or some access to a car to take them up to Building 7.

Kevin Kirk, the alternate media specialist at Ohlone, said that late last week the elevator in Building 9 was not working and he got off the bus and used his motorized wheelchair to drive up the campus to his office.

Others were not as capable.

Facing the broken elevator, one student with a mobility problem was seen turning away and leaving the campus. At least two students with mobility problems walked slowly and painfully up the stairs.

It is unknown how many students were affected. Building 9’s elevator began working at about 7:30 p.m. when a temporary repair to a broken door was made. On Monday morning final repairs were made.

Lofton said he is considering putting signs on all of Ohlone’s 11 elevators which would provide his department’s telephone number and that of the Campus Police. This would help people report an elevator problem or security issue.

Meanwhile, Lofton described a series of projects in the works to improve accessibility at Ohlone.

Ohlone, perched on a hill, was built at a time when access was not necessarily a component of architectural planning and civil engineering. Now, however, in accordance with state and federal law, every project at the college must have adequate accessibility.

All such projects must be approved by the California Division of State Architecture (DSA) Accessibility is one of three components it oversees, along with fire prevention and structural soundness.

Ohlone is waiting for a June 30, 2010 deadline when the DSA and a series of agencies may approve Ohlone’s “Below Grade Water Intrusion Project.” This $10 million project would address water damage and water flow at the college which is a complex problem.

The Hetch Hetchy water line from Yosemite to San Francisco runs under Ohlone, as do various warm springs. There is natural water flow down the mountain. Beside the investment into controlling the impact of water to the campus, $1 million of the project’s funding will be allotted to improving accessibility at Ohlone.

Lofton said if this project is approved, there will be a “new elevator and accessible ramp on the south side of Building 9 to improve access to the campus from parking

Photo by Jimmy Patten

Bus service delayed to new Building 7 Continued from Page 1

A motorized wheelchair with good brakes is not required to handle this incline – any wheelchair can make it. Inside, 10 paces away is the elevator on the third floor of Building 7. It holds 20 people. The Student Health Center is across the hall.

This path through Building 7 is a breeze as the elevator descends to the second floor corridor which leads past the Financial Aid Office to the Quad, with easy access to Buildings 1 through 8.

At present, the three AC Transit buses stop at the lower loop in front of the Building 9, which houses the Epler Gymnasium.

After a bus lets a person off at this stop, there is a walk for about 100 paces up a slightly inclined sidewalk until a long series of ramps begins. It takes about 80 paces to use these ramps to reach the elevator at Building 9. At various points the ramps have a fairly steep incline and people zig zag their wheelchairs up the ramps trying to get momentum, sweating and pushing the wheels hard to try to make it. Others shuffle, stumble and grimace as they try to get up the ramps. The ramps end at the Building 9 elevator which is one of the two main arteries of Ohlone accessibility. It holds nine people and goes up three stories along the

Lot M”. In this project, there are plans for “a new plaza and ramp system to connect the Pond above Building 5 with the main Quad which is the next level down. There is also a new ramp system to connect the upper bus loop with Building 6.

Additionally there will be a renovation of the Building 5 bathrooms to full ADA compliance.”Lofton said, “the project is in the last stage of development and may be approved by the end of the year. Then construction could begin in the next fiscal year.

A second Ohlone project to modernize Buildings 3 and 6 has not yet been submitted to the DSA. Lofton said Ohlone plans to replace the elevator in Building 6 and add a completely new elevator at Building 3. This elevator will be located on the outside of Building 3 and it will connect the two levels of Building 3 as well as the upper and lower north Quad. The project will also renovate the bathrooms of Building 3.

Meanwhile, until the signs go up in the elevators, students may make a note that the Facilities Department can be reached at 6596105 and security can be reached at 659-6111.

The facilities program review can be found at: http://www.ohlone. edu/org/programreview/20082009/ 20082009progrev-facilities.pdf

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Ohlone shut out in two games Continued from Page 8 winning streak against Evergreen College. The three goals Ohlone gave up in the 3-0 loss is the most they have given up all season.

From the get-go, it was clear Ohlone would be forced to earn a good look at the goal by Evergreen.

Though the Renegades did outshoot their opponent 7-2 in the first half, they weren’t able to find the back of the net.

The best chance Ohlone had came late in the first half. Jonathan “Cookie” Santillam skated his way

down the left sideline before sending a rolling pass to George Mayer II. Mayer then sent an arcing cross to Pierre Bruggeman on the right side of the 18 yard box. Bruggeman placed the ball on a tee for Brandon Garcia. Unfortunately Garcia's shot went just high and right of the right upper 90.

Evergreen would strike early in the second half, when Jose Ramirez slowly moved up the left sideline, lightly crossed a pass to Leo Baltazar, who was flying down the center of the 18-yard box. Baltazar had

no problem tapping it in for the first score.

Baltazar again scored in the 73rd minute, dribbling his way through three Ohlone midfielders and letting loose on a 25-yard strike for a 3-0 lead.

Nordmo wasn’t necessarily angry with the loss. He had more of a bigger picture outlook with the loss.

“I think this is a great experience before our heads get too big,” Nordmo said.

With the two losses, Ohlone drops to 6-4-0 (2-2).

Photo by Nick Zambrano Showing his frustration during the game, sophomore Joel Higgins shoves the Evergreen forward out of bounds.

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October 8 Men’s Baseball away vs.

Los Medanos College, 2 p.m.

8- 9 National Depression Screening Day, 9 a.m.

Student Health Center, Building 7, Fremont campus. Free 9 Last day to apply for Fall 2009 Graduation or Certificate of Achievement 9 Women’s Water Polo home vs. Cabrillo College, 3 p.m.

9 Men’s Water Polo home vs. Cåbrillo College, 4 p.m.

9 Women’s Soccer home vs. Cañada College, 4 p.m.

9 Women’s Volleyball home vs. Hartnell College, 6:30 p.m.

10 Men’s Water Polo - West Valley Tournament away. All day 10 Making the Connection: Children...

Families... Educators - A Conference for Early Childhood Educators, Ohlone Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology 10 Ohlone College Super Flea Market, 8 a.m.

(Parking Lots E and H, Ohlone College, Fremont campus) The regular Flea Market is held the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

10 Men’s Baseball away vs. Consumnes River College, 11 a.m. in Sacramaneto 11 Youth Basketball Instructional Leagues Camp Fall 2009, Mini Renegades, 1st & 2nd graders, 9:30 to 10 a.m.

11 Youth Basketball Instructional Leagues Camp. Little Renegades, 3rd and 4th Graders

12 Distance Learning Committee meeting at 2 p.m.

12 College Council meeting 3 p.m., Building 7, community room 13 Transfer Day 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. University Information Fair, Building 7, 1 0 a.m. to 1 p.m.

13 HIV Testing Clinic at the Student Health Center, Room 7302, Building 7, third floor, Fremont campus 13 Men’s Soccer away vs. Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey 13 Inter Club Council (ICC) meeting in Room 6105, Building 6, Fremont campus, 2:30 p.m.

13 ASOC meeting ASOC meets every Tuesday during fall and spring semesters from 4 p.m.

to 5 p.m. - except during holidays and breaks.

13 Women’s Soccer away vs. DeAnza College 14 Women’s Water Polo away vs. De Anza College 14 Men’s Water Polo away vs, DeAnza College 14 Women’s Volleyball away vs. Foothill College 14 Board of Trustees business meeting at the Student Services Building, 6:30 p.m.

15 Grand Opening. Newark Campus Recreation Room, Room NC-1200 Foosball, pool tables, video games, etc.

Sponsored by ASOC. 15 Sustainability Committee meeting, noon.

16 Men’s Baseball at home vs. West Valley College

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Renegades drown Solano

By Jacob Schabert Staff writer

Photo by Nick Zambrano

Midfielder Cailin Byrnes, right, attempts to track down the loose ball.

Ohlone’s superior ball control helped shut out City College of San Francisco.

Ladies cruising at home

By Ankita Chhabra Staff writer With every game, a team wants to move on up and get better on the field. The Ohlone Women’s Soccer team, however, seems to be rocking back and forth, and forth and back with their results. After a couple of unfortunate loses, the team came back with a shutout game, 4-0, against San Francisco City College last Friday and followed up with another win this past Tuesday, 2-1, against West Hills College.

“On Friday we played an excellent game because we found our flow, but against West Hills we lost our intensity,” said team captain Casey Tuoto.

Friday’s game against CCSF was one to clearly show Ohlone’s talent, as the girls came in headstrong to the game and took control of the back, leaving the opposing team in the dust.

The game began in Ohlone’s

favor, as freshman forward Reanna Williams made the opening goal off an assist by Chloe Blancas.

“This game was a big boost for the team that we needed,” reflected Williams on the shutout.

Summer Winters gave Ohlone a 2-0 lead into the second half with her goal directly after Williams’.

The Lady Renegades stepped right back into the momentum and they pounded goals upon the Rams by Tuoto and Melissa Flores.

“This was our second shutout of the season, and I just hope that we come out every game with this attitude,” said Ohlone Head Coach Larry Heslin.

Tuesday’s game against the Falcons was a whole different version of the same team as Heslin said, “this was a lucky win, that we didn’t deserve.”

Though the game result showed a win for the team record, the overall team performance was

looked down upon. Williams and Tuoto both agreed that the team was connecting a lot more, but the intensity needed to be picked up.

Heslin who was quiet upset about the game added, “we need to come out better each game, work on our defensive organization and complete our finishes.”

Williams made both of the first half goals. “We really need to be smarter with how we attack the ball, and connect more on the field,” said Williams.

The second half was a better fight on the Falcons’ part, as they obtained more looks at the goal, but no finishes. “We had a major injury in the first half, and lost our best forward, but still tried our best to put up with Ohlone,” said Rams Head Coach Rodney Ragsdale.

With two consecutive wins in the bag, the Lady Renegades are looking forward to their next game against Cañada College this Friday at 4 p.m.

defensive clearance to midfield and used the speed of the artificial turf, sending a fast paced pass down the center of the field to forward Cedric Kenfack.

The left forward touched the ball to his left and accelerated toward the goal and was met by a diving Ohlone keeper Iman Aghel who dove to the ball. Lady Luck was definitely uninvolved in the play sending the deflection in front of the goal. Kenfack’s orward momentum took him to the goal for the 1-0 lead.

Ten minutes following the initial score, Las Positas nearly drained the energy from the Ohlone sideline.

Hawks defender Kevin Thomas snuck into the middle of the sixyard box waiting for a cross from the right corner. Thomas received the cross but rather than controlling it and taking a wide open shot, he turned himself and let loose a flashy bicycle kick that missed the

frame by just enough to startle the crowd. Jogging back to his position, Thomas got plenty of praise by his teammates and a few glares from some Ohlone players.

Ohlone had a tough time responding to the Las Positas attack. The fast artificial turf in Livermore plays radically different to the natural sod on the Ohlone campus.

While Las Positas’ style of play consists of moving the ball up the field with precision passes works well on the artificial field, Ohlone’s stretch the field style doesn’t work quite as well.

Las Positas waited none too long to finish Ohlone off in the second half on a Luis Rocha goal.

Rocha’s shot traveled on the ground too quickly to Aghel’s for him to block, giving Las Positas the 2-0 edge over Ohlone.

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The Ohlone Men’s Water Polo team continues to open up the year strong, defeating Solano 10-3 in the first game of conference play last Friday.

The Renegades, coming off a solid 3-1 record at the Ohlone College tournament last week, started the game a bit slow.

After one period of play, Solano had a 1-0 lead, though the Renegades had plenty of shots on goal.

“Let’s hit some corners,” Coach Gene Kendall told his team after the period ended. “We were making that goalie look like a superstar for a while,” Kendall said. After that. the Renegades flipped the switch.

The half ended well as Ben Hong made a nice inbound assist to Kevin Lugo for the closing goal of the half with two seconds left, giving Ohlone a 5-1 lead.

The Renegades finished the game just as strong, outscoring Solano 5-2 in the second half to win the game 10-3.

Eight players scored goals for Ohlone, as it was a nice complete

team effort. Lugo and Jeremy Bergey scored two goals each.

Austin Kohlor had a great game in the net, limiting Solano to just three goals.

Kendall said going into the game that due to the youth of Solano, and the fact that they are undermanned, he would concentrate more on giving his customary reserve players more playing time and seeing what they can do.

“I was pleased with how we played. Solano’s down a bit this year, they don’t have much talent, ” said Kendall. “so it was a good opportunity for me to play some people that don’t get an opportunity to play very often.”

Kendall added that he was especially proud of the way his usual reserve players came out to play.

“They actually ended up being ahead 5-1 at the half, I was proud of those guys,” Kendall commented. “I was proud of the deep part of my bench coming away with a lead at halftime like that.”

The Renegades will face a huge challenge tomorrow at home, as they take on a strong Cabrillo team. The game starts at 4 p.m.

Photo by David Epperson

Nonda Kozus receives a pass against Solano College. Ohlone won 10-3.

Ohlone mishandles two consecutively

By Tomás Ortega Staff writer It’s as though all good things for the Ohlone Mens Soccer team have come and gone. After rambling off four consecutive wins, the pitchmen seem to have misplaced their lady luck necklace, among other things.

Back-to-back losses to Evergreen and Las Positas College have set them back a few steps in their attempt to greatly exceed preseason expectations.

The “Tuesday Night Lights” in Livermore shined bright for the duel of Las Positas and Ohlone. Unfortunately for the visiting Renegades, the lights clearly shined brighter for the Red-Tail Hawks who pulled away with a 2-0 win.

The Hawks struck five minutes into the match on a quick counter attack from midfield.

Felix Luna of Las Positas took a

Photo by Nick Zambrano

Goalkeeper Iman Aghel takes matters into his own hands and clears the net.