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Alleged kidnapper faces five felony charges

By KATHRYN DIXON Staff writer

Alleged kidnapper Steven Tekam, originally arrested for three counts of attempting kidnapping, false imprisonment and brandishing a knife is now facing a count carrying a potential sentence of life in prison.

According to court records, Tekam has pled not guilty to a formal complaint filed by the District Attorney.

It accuses Tekam of five felony counts: carjacking, attempted kidnap, false imprisonment, theft of a vehicle and possession or control of

child pornography.

The court record shows that on three of these counts

Tekam faces an additional charge of using a deadly weapon – a knife.

Count I is a violation of California Penal Code or CPC Section 215, carjacking, carries a maximum prison term of 9 years.

Court II is a violation of CPC Section 209.5, attempted kidnap during the commission of a carjack carries a potential sentence of life with possibility of Photo courtesy Ohlone TV parole.

A conviction for possesSteven Tekam was arrested sion of child porn, carrying a outside Hyman Hall on potential sentence for a first Sept 15. time offender of 1 year in

state prison, requires that the defendant be registered as a sex offender for life.

On Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in parking lot D, Tekam approached the female victim to ask her a question. When she rolled down the passenger window of her car to speak to him, he reached in, opened the lock and entered the car.

Authorities claim he threatened her with a knife. He did not take the victim’s wallet when she offered it. He asked her questions at knifepoint.

A minor male and a minor female suddenly entered the car.

The victim complied with Tekam’s order at knifepoint that she get into the back seat.

When she tried to escape

he grabbed her. She screamed for help.

Students ran to her aid, and Tekam fled with the two minors down Mission Boulevard.

The victim did not suffer knife wounds, but had bruises.

The victim, an Ohlone student, is over the age of 18 years. Confidentiality of the investigation has kept the nature of the child pornography offense under wraps.

Tekam’s motives, according to the available record, seem murky.

On Wed. Sept. 15, Officer Ben Peralta spotted Tekam on campus near Hyman Hall and arrested him.

Tekam allegedly confessed.

He is Fremont resident and is not an Ohlone student.

Photos by Christina Luviano GSA Vice President and President Alex Savio and Michael Kinson raised more than $200 for the Trevor Project, which is a suicide hotline for LGBT teens at an event the club held on Oct. 20 at Mission Coffee. Savio said, “We thought that was a great turnout considering the size of the venue and it being only a two hour show.”

Propostion 19; Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act

By FELIPE MASCHION Staff writer

sumption for recreational use and impose new state fees and taxes on users and vendors.

On Nov. 2 California voters Local governments would will elect a governor, choose have some leeway over regulaan array of local and statewide tion, such as enforcement and officials and decide on a series tax rates. of propositions.

The latest polls indicate An item that has stirred Californians are in favor of up controversy is Proposition the by a margin of 3 to 6 19; otherwise known as the percentage points, far from a Regulate, Control and Tax landslide.

Cannabis Act of 2010.

When questioned in person, If passed into law, the act the poll numbers reverse, would legalize marijuana con- giving the opposing side the

victory and demonstrating a lieve it will ease the burden on system. sort of Bradley effect. an already inundated prison Continued on Page 3 An unscientific survey of 10 Ohlone students showed eight favoring legalization.

The remaining two students were undecided.

Those in favor pointed to The Ohlone Monitor will return to print on overcrowding of California Nov. 18. jails as a chief motive for For updated election coverage and theatre legalization. exclusives next week please visit us at ohloneIn 2008 alone, California monitoronline.com and feel free to leave feedpolice made 78,500 arrests back at monitor@ohlone.edu related to marijuana.

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Disney cartoons are inappropriate for kids

By Dion baker jr.

Staff writer

When one thinks back to one’s childhood, certainly Disney movies will come up. Movies such as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King” are all amazing movies with several good messages. They are also good forms of entertainment, with memorable characters, classic musical numbers and original plotlines. However

there are certain small things that can alter and corrupt the mind.

Subliminal messages are in many places such as advertisements, TV shows and movies. They are subtle, hidden messages that usually hint at something that is not being openly talked about.

Subliminal messages are portrayed visually and audibly and they are not usually caught when played at normal speed. The part of the mind that does catch them is the

subconscious.

In the case of the subliminal messages in Disney movies, it is completely inappropriate. Considering that these movies are usually rated G, the creators had to know that children would be watching.

There are some actions, words and images that should not be seen by younger children. Such messages should not have been included.

If you’ve seen the movie “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a scene with Frollo

will come to mind. He basically states that Esmeralda will be his lover or she will die by fire. As he sings, an image of the gypsy girl appears in the fire. Several times certain flames spell the word ‘sex’. During the Festival of Fools, as Esmeralda dances, her dress turns into skin-tight spandex. This happens right before she performs a pole dancing move with a wooden spear.

In “Beauty and the Beast,” the word ‘sex’ is spelled many

times through smoke, greenery and liquids. And in “The Little Mermaid,” the golden gates of Atlantis have an image of a penis in the middle of them.

These are only a few examples of the subliminal messages in some Disney movies. Disney is not the only company that uses subliminal messaging; subliminal messages are everywhere. Such messages are immoral and corrupt when purposely shown to children.

The meaning of Halloween is under attack

By SARA NASIR Staff writer

Halloween has been celebrated since the 19th century in the United States, but its original traditions have been distorted and are slowly fading away.

One of the highlights of Halloween is “trick or treating,” when children and young adults go from door to door dressed up in costumes

and collect candy or gifts.

As time is passing by this tradition of trick or treating has become limited to mostly children and fewer adults seem to be interested.

People would hold costume parties, light bonfires, share scary stories and play games such as bobbing for apples.

In contrast, teenagers and adults have now indulged in festivals and parties with loud music and

dance floors.

The “scary” of Halloween costumes has also been replaced by “sex appeal” and fantasies.

Frankly, the dresses seem to be getting shorter and tighter every year. One of the toughest jobs is to find a costume that is scary or not “inviting.” We complain about our dying traditions when we fail to preserve them ourselves. Traditional

Halloween festivities should be celebrated with more emphasis. After all, Halloween has a long history: It was adopted from the Celtic festival called Samhain, also commonly referred to as All Hallows Eve. As young adults we should try to carry on such traditions and try to preserve them for the generations to come, not commercialize holidays.

On asking Ohlone students about their plans for Halloween the most common answer I got was “I don’t know, I’ll probably go to a party.” But the partying cannot replace the traditional fun of the holiday.

We have commercialized a simple tradition and forgotten the true meaning and fun of Halloween. Don’t let the beauty of Halloween be replaced this year.

Campus Comment > > > What are your plans for Halloween this year?

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“Going to Halloween Haunt and watching movies.”

“Going to a dance.”

“Dressing up as a male prostitute.”

“I’m going to party.”

“Watching scary movies.”

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“Who says I can’t get stoned?” Not Prop. 19.

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Opponents, however, are concerned with implications passage might have on workers, youth and Californian’s health.

Employers would no longer be able to fire workers because of marijuana use, a concern for many companies.

Gov. Schwarzenegger, despite opposing Proposition 19, recently signed SB1449 amending the California Health and Safety Code to reduce possession of up to 28.5 grams of marijuana to an infraction.

That means a fine of no more than $100, no court appearance and no criminal record.

The state expects to save on court costs and processing offenders.

But the savings don’t stop there.

Proponents claim the new flow of revenue from taxes would, “generate billions in annual revenue to fund what matters most in California: jobs, healthcare, public safety, parks, roads, transportation and more.”

There is also speculation of a decrease in the illegal

drug trade between the United States and Mexico.

According to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, 60 percent of Mexican drug cartels generate revenue directly from marijuana.

The price of marijuana is expected to drop from the current $300$450 per ounce to roughly $40 an ounce before taxes.

Such a sharp price deflation is expected to give little incentive to drug dealers to export their product because the rate of return will not compensate for transportation and other expenses.

The act does include language allowing employers to regulate employees during

work hours.

This means employers will be allowed to regulate whether or not their employees can be under the influence of marijuana while on the job.

Public safety, particu-

larly driving after smoking, is another key issue for opponents.

Opponents claim that, “there are no correlative tests between marijuana and driving skills as there are for alcohol.”

They believe this could be a potentially large risk

for new smokers who get behind the wheel while intoxicated.

Although Proposition 19 sets a minimum age of 21 for legal use, opponents fear the availability of marijuana might encourage youth to begin smoking because of its legal status, a point professor of political science Alan M. Kirshner somewhat agrees with.

“I’m in favor of decriminalization,” Kirshner told the Monitor, the distinction being that “legalization encourages [drug] use and I’m not personally in favor of that.”

Many also believe decriminalization to be the

answer.

In 2001, Portugal became the first European country to attempt decriminalizing all drugs.

Convicted users are sent to a panel consisting of a psychologist, social worker, and a judge to best determine treatment.

Taking population differences into account, the number of people who have tried marijuana in Portugal is down from 17.1 percent to 10.6 percent, compared to the current 39.8 percent in the U.S. If Proposition 19 passes, California would be a testbed for future drug policy.

At this point everything is speculation, with statistical information varying from source to source.

However, it’s impossible to pinpoint whether legalization would have massive benefits or massive repercussions.

Regardless of the outcome, advocates plan to continue the fight to eventually gain outright legalization on a federal level, with talks already under way to introduce similar legislation in Washington D.C.

Questions linger as Board approves 2010-‘11 budget

By KATHRYN DIXON Staff writer

The Ohlone College Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to adopt a spending plan that could force it to dip deeply into its rainy day reserve fund, yet leave unanswered key questions about whether programs, services and even wages might be cut as the year unfolds.

The $45.171 million operating budget was adopted unanimously Oct. 13 and envisions a $618,000 deficit based on anticipated revenues of $44.553 million.

The budget, which covers the current fiscal year, sets out spending priorities for operation of the college.

Because officials are still assessing impacts of the state community college budget, which was adopted by the legislature on Oct. 9, it’s likely the Ohlone budget will require revision by year’s end.

Any large unexpected increases in the budget deficit could compel the college to ask that students and staff bear the deficit burden.

The 2009-‘10 budget ended with a surplus of $378,000.

That surplus was obtained by voluntary cuts in salaries and wages across the board, early retirement packages and cuts in courses. The voluntary pay cuts occurred after the college threatened layoffs.

Despite the board’s quick

adoption of the 2010-‘11 budget, many big questions surrounded this budget which was set to be revised even as it was adopted.

First, how will the budget be revised in light of Gov. Schwarzenegger signing the state budget on Oct. 9?

The budget the board adopted did not address this issue. The state budget provided $206 million of new funds to community colleges. This covers: - 2.21 percent enrollment growth ($126 million) - $35 million to backfill categorical cuts imposed in 2010-11; $25 million for the Economic and Workforce Development program to “meet emerging workforce needs” $20 million for Career Technology programs There is no cost-ofliving adjustment (positive or negative) Of the $206 million in new state funds, deferring spring apportionment payments to July 2011 will pay for 189 million. This may cause some colleges to heavily borrow to continue to function.

The board meeting did not address whether or not Ohlone would have to borrow,

however, at the last board meeting, Joanne Schultz, dean of business, stated that she was exploring obtaining a long from Alameda County, just in case.

When asked by Board members what effect the new state budget will have on Ohlone’s budget, Michael Calegari, Vice President of Administration, said he will not know what portion of the new funds Ohlone receives until the “November workshop.”

The appropriations to Ohlone will first be analyzed by the state, and then the Chancellor’s office that will release that information to all the community colleges.

Of course, the election on Nov. 2, will put a new governor in office and all bets are off as to what he or she may do regarding revisions of the state community college budget.

The second big question at the board meeting was would Ohlone’s rainy day reserve fund of $756,000 be used to make up for the $618,000 deficit?

President Browning in her President’s message stated, “Once there is a final budget, the extent of the deficit will be analyzed. Until then the rainy day fund will be utilized to cover this shortfall.”

A third big question which was unanswered at the board meeting is has Ohlone cut more courses this fall 2010

and will it cut more in the future?

A two-year program of reducing courses was commenced in 2009, with reductions of 22 percent summer 2009, 10 percent in fall 2009, 10 percent in spring 2010 and 50 percent in summer 2010.

A fourth big question is will Ohlone’s employees be required to suffer more loss of pay which in the past was

taken by the use of such devices as “unpaid furlough days?”

In May 2010, Calegari gave a three-year gloomy budget forecast to the board of trustees: 1.6 million deficits in 2010-11, a $2 million deficit in 2011-‘12, and $2.8 million deficit in 2012-‘13.

For more coverage of this story go to ohlonemonitoronline.com

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CAPRI BURROWS STRIPPED LIVES Former exotic dancer, Capri Burrows, spoke to Ohlone on Oct. 15 about the life of a stripper. Burrows removed her clothing throughout the performance, giving students an example of stripping.

More information on this event is found on ohlonemonitoronline.com.

Photo by Christina Luviano

THE TIME MACHINE

By FELIPE Staff Writer

MASCHION

Mark your calendars, Oct. 29 is the premier of “Time Machine: Love Among the Eloi.” Based on an adaptation by playwright Edward Mast from H.G. Wells’ novel, the Theater and Art departments worked in collaboration to bring the first ever production of the play to Ohlone—a world premier.

Mast has also translated other popular novels such as Jungle Book and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea into productions meant for theater.

Director Tom Blank is a good friend of Mast, having attended graduate school at UCLA together and produced four of Mast’s plays, including the widely popular “Pipe Dream” Blank was eager to provide insight on Mast’s inspirations for the adaptation of Time Machine to theater.

“He read it because it was about time travel,” says Blank, “but he thought rather than looking into the future about what’s going to happen, he became fascinated

about what somebody from the past would think about the present.”

“While H.G. wells wrote it about economic and political examination of the future, Mast was focusing on the psychological and behavioral changes as if they were viewed from the past.”

Blank wants to, as a director, ensure that the audience “very clearly indentifies a modern perspective.”He jokingly added, “Underneath it there’s a little bit of Jersey Shore and Bachelorette.”

Actor Patrick Hilt, who was been in other Ohlone productions such as Rabbit Hole and The Three Musketeers, said “it’s about discovery, revelation, Henry’s on a journey to find an answer, whether or not he accepts it is what we come to.”

The cast and crew behind the scenes have put in a tremendous amount of work to ensure a flawless performance.

A major challenge according to Hilt was “The language.

This is a first time premier; we had to spend a lot of time in

the blocking and working on our voices. Everybody in the cast was helpful in learning the Eloi language. We had to create an entire world.”

“There was also the physical challenge,” explains Blank, At left, first place winner Megan Okamura, dressed as a bloo “we brought in a gymnastic dress as Disney characters. Chance Meyer and Tara Ingraha specialist, a nutritionist, and video game. a personal coach to guide the By hassina obaidy They said, “We’re crazy actors in good eating habits Staff Writer people with messed up bodand exercise.

It was a collaborative effort From Snow White to a ies. What other time can you by the cast to continually bloody nurse, many types dress up like this?”

There were about 10 conimprove and improve. We’ve of characters attended the got a group of young actors Annual Halloween Costume testants participating in the costume contest and who are in the best shape I’ve Contest in the cafeteria. ever seen.”

“Halloween is meant for three winners.

Each contesDrawings based on the creepy stuff and I got this performance are on display in idea from a video game that tant had to introthe main gallery of the Smith creeped me out,” said Megan duce themselves to Center, courtesy of Ohlone art Okamura who was dressed as the audience and students. a bloody nurse and won first the winners were conducted by the Ohlone will also host an place. informal discussion session Other costumes included loudest cheer and with playwright Edward Mast Goofy, Micky Mouse, the Mas- applause from the on Oct. 28 from 3-5pm in the querade Queen, Tinkerbell, audience.

Each winner reSmith Center’s Green Room a patient and the Japanese where Mast will compare his character Noodle and her ceived a Target gift card play to the H.G. Wells novel. mentor, Mr. Kyozo from the ranging from $10 to $30 and a cupcake.

Showings will be held on band Gorillaz music video.

The third place winner was Fridays and Saturdays from In addition, Tara Ingraham Oct. 29 to Nov. 13, with a spe- and Chance Meyer dressed the Disney trio; Micky Mouse, cial ASL interpreted Thursday up as Splicers, which are Snow White and Tinkerbell. showing on Nov. 4. characters from the Bioshop However, they didn’t plan to

Photos courtesy of Rebecca Schoefer The cast of Edward Mast’s The Time Machine: Love Among the Eloi go back in time for the world premier.

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TEST RETURNS VAMPIRE EPIDEMIC INFECTS SOCIETY By hassina Staff Writer

Photos by Caitlyn Rush ody nurse. Angela Johnson and Michael Garcia (middle) am, right, decided to dress as Splicers from Bioship. card and a cupcake. be a Disney trio.

Bingo was very popular “Disney is all about teamwork and creating friend- among the students. Nearly ships,” said Angela, Isabella everyone in the cafeteria was Ohlmeyer and Kaylie Stewart. playing with great excitement The second place winner and anticipation.

Every time a Bingo number was Joshua Harner, who was dressed as a patient. was called, Amanda Paull, “One year I dressed who was the Masquerade up like this and I made Queen, would yell out, “Oh it better this year,” he yea!”

There were five winners said.

During the event, including Melody Cheng, games were played Grace Wanees and Lorenzo like Pass the Pumpkin Perez. The first winner was and Bingo. Pass the Martina McCrae, who excitPumpkin is similar to edly said, “I wasn’t expecting hot potato and musical to win.”

The Campus Activity Coorchairs combined.

Basically, music is playing dinator, Renee Gonzales said, while the contestants passed “The point of this is to have fun, celebrate Halloween and the pumpkin clockwise.

When the music stops, the have a sense of community contestant with the pumpkin with the students.”

Students enjoyed their time in hand is disqualified. The winner received a Target gift at this annual contest.

Life and Style

By Ashley McKenzie

HALLOWEEN DRINKS When I was trying to decide which Halloween party I’m going to this year, I started comparing and contrasting my options.

Who’s going to be playing the best music? Whose party is going to be crackin’? Who’s

going to be serving the best drinks? Whose drinks are going Halloween themed?

That got me thinking about making my own Halloween drinks.

Why should you only get to drink Halloween drinks when you’re out at parties? I found a few Halloween drinks on www.drinkoftheweek.com.

There’s a little something for everyone and all of them are great whether your at home or at a party. Enjoy!

WARNING: ALL DRINKS ARE ALCOHOLIC. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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There has been a recent epidemic of vampire lovers walking amongst us today.

These obsessive individuals are typically seeking a male or a female who sparkle in the sun, like one Edward Cullen from Twilight.

There’s something about vampires that men and women, young or old, are obsessed with.

Maybe it’s the mysterious, seductive appearance that most of us want to fondly gaze at or it’s the cynical, monstrous aspect that makes us hide under our blankets.

Society can blame the media for bringing vampire books like Interview with the Vampire, The Twilight Saga, The Vampire Diaries and True Blood on screen.

The vampire craze started during the silent film years with Vampire of the Coast (1909).

From that point forward, more films came out like Dracula, Vampires Suck, Let Me In and many others.

Social networks like Facebook promote “vampire” groups including “Emo Vampire” or “Vampire Freaks” and a game called Vampire Wars.

There’s even websites where anyone can upload their photo and turn their physical appearance into portraying a vampire. The Twilight Saga started the actual obsession when fans stood in line for Satan’s Whiskers • 1/2 oz. gin • 1/2 oz. dry vermouth • 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth • 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice • 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier • 1 dash of orange bitters Stir with ice, then strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.

Garnish with an orange twist.

Brain Hemorrhage • 1 oz. Peach Schnapps • 1 tsp. Bailey’s Irish Creme • 2 drops of Grenadine Pour schnapps into a large shot glass. Slowly add Bailey’s, top with the Grenadine.

hours and hours to watch the blood sucking, teenage romance in theaters.

T-shirts with sayings like, “Bite Me” or “Sorry I Only Date Vampires” are sold in stores all across the nation.

Some even where wear white make-up, dress in black and wear fangs to depict their appearance.

Then again, a great fas-

cination over vampires and claiming to be one are two different ideas.

Walking amongst us today are people who truly believe they were born as vampires.

“Vampirism,” so they call it, is practiced by anyone whether it’s a police officer, an attorney, a nurse or even a professor.

Vampires on-screen consume blood for energy purposes; so do they. Last year, a segment on ABC’s 20/20 introduced people who believe they are vampires.

A man who calls himself Belthezar in New Orleans

said, “My energy source is to drink human blood.”

However, it has never been medically proven that consuming human blood gives someone energy.

These so called vampires believe to have great strength and sense of smell as well.

Unlike fictional vampires, most of these claiming vampires have donors that allow them to consume their blood.

They don’t sink their teeth in human flesh or attack them, unless they’re psychologically insane, yet they do a safe blood feed.

Using a needle, they poke the flesh and then suck the blood directly from the skin.

Teenagers in a U.S. high school bite one another as a sign of affection. Vanessa Van Petten wrote a blog about this matter when she visited the high school.

A male student said to her, “If you have bite marks it shows you probably have a girlfriend who likes you so much that she would bite you and show the world she likes you.”

The fascination toward vampires is found everywhere from clothing stores, social networks, television and on the streets.

Vampires are mythical creatures that do not exist in the real world. However, this obsession will be as eternal as vampires themselves.

Four Horsemen • 3/4 oz. Jose Cuervo • 3/4 oz. Jagermeister • 3/4 oz. Rumple Minze • 3/4 oz. Bacardi Pour contents in shaker over ice and shake well. Poor into small rocks glass.

Pumpkin Martini • 3 parts Absolute Vodka • 1/2 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur • Splash Simple Syrup Combine all ingredients over ice and shake. Strain into long stemmed martini glass and garnish with cinnamon stick.

Photo courtesy of www.drinksoftheweek.com Satan’s Whiskers

NEWS Will Ohlone voters rock the ‘on the hill’ vote?

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By MUNAZZA EBTIKAR Staff writer With the November elections upon us, it is more important than ever before for Ohlone students to vote.

These elections directly concern the students on this campus because in this election they must vote for the candidates who are running for the Ohlone Board of Trustees and on bond Measure G. The students who are not voting in the upcoming elections is mostly due to the fact that they either missed the deadline, they were not registered or they are underage.

Students supporting Jan Giovanni-Hill feel that her experience is needed in the Board of Trustees.

“She is the best candidate because she is established, she will have a perception and since working with universities directly, she understands students academic concerns”, said Nazia Chandiwalla, the Event Coordinator of Muslim Student Association.

Students supporting Ishan Shah believe that he will bring a new perspective to the Board of Trustees.

“Although he is young, he seems like a hardworking and motivated individual bringing new perspectives in the Board of Trustees,” said Tahmina Kushan who is an ASOC senator.

Also, due to his age he has support from many Ohlone College students. “I feel like the fact that he is young is a complete advantage over the other candidates because he can connect more with the students,” said Alan Faroqi, an Ohlone student.

However, many believe that since he is so young, people tend to “let him off easy” and the fact that he has no community college experience is concerning to others.

Garrett Yee supporters feel that the service he has done in Iraq is beneficial in being a board member. “Being an Iraq war veteran, he seems like the appropriate candidate who is here for public service

because he has not only served our country but our community as well,”said Trina Wais, an Ohlone College student.

Measure G is a bond that aims to improve college education, workforce preparation by constructing and developing sites and facilities to make repairs and upgrades here at Ohlone College. It would raise $349 million by imposing a fee on property owners.

“I completely support bond Measure G because it affects my education directly in a positive way by having a good environment on campus,” said Jennifer Lykins, a student attending Ohlone College .

“Many people overlook the simple fact that students tend to learn and study better when they are in a better environment. So things such as a classroom being dusty and old might seem just like bad adjectives to outsiders but in fact they are very important to the student that has to learn in that environment,” said Evelyn Choy, President of the ASOC.

Choy mentions that “it is especially important, in these elections, for students to be involved in the campaign and show the Ohlone community that Measure G is a bond that the students greatly need.”

Several students offered the following views on Measure G. It turns out that not everyone on campus has the same view regarding their support for the bond measure passing.

“Measure G. I’ll vote yes, I think it’s awesome!” a male theatre major said.

“No.” a male business major countered, “It’s useless because all the money should be put into teachers and students.”

A male student who is near the top of his class said, “It won’t affect me. I graduate Ohlone in June. I’m leaving, going to southern California to finish my education. So I’m not voting on it.”

A freshman male piped up, “It would feel nice to have elevators I feel safe in. Yes!” “Yes,” a Fremont guy who likes the library said, “The

campus needs upgrades like elevators that work instead of us having to use the stairs in Building 1.”

AFremont resident said, “I’m not sure about it. I only read about it in the Monitor. I need more information.”

When asked if she knew about the 15-year facilities master plan, the student said, “No. I didn’t know it was online. I am undecided. I can’t figure it out yet.”

A female student said, “I don’t know. I attended UC Davis last year and there was a lot of construction going on and it was rough on us. Besides the students should have a voice.

We should have a say.”

Jennifer Calbonero, the manager of Friends of Ohlone, a nonprofit group promoting Measure G was asked about the students’ comments who said that that the student from UC Davis doesn’t understand that the master plan provides for doing construction projects gradually over a15-year period.

By TOMÁS ORTEGA Staff writer

fresh student perspective to the board.

Giovannini-Hill, a onetime teacher and administrator, said that with her experience in education, she is the “academic candidate.”

Yee, an incumbent, talked about his experience on the board and twice said, “I believe education changes lives.”

They were asked what they planned to do from keeping “classified,” or non-teaching workers, from being outsourced.

Shah had no response, saying only, “I’ll get back to you.”

Giovannini-Hill described outsourcing as a “last resort.”

Yee said the college “should keep services in house to maintain flexibility unless it’s a financial burden.”

When asked what they would do if Measure G didn’t pass, Giovannini-Hill said

Ohlone should look into a parcel tax as San Mateo City College did.

Yee and Shah both cited the possibility of developing the school’s frontage property.

Shah was asked if his status as a student could create a conflict of interest if elected to the board.

The questioner noted that faculty members aren’t allowed on the Board of Trustees.

Shah said it’s legal to run and he didn’t feel there would be a conflict.

In fact, he asserted that his status as a student would “mesh well with the current board.”

Giovannini-Hill said that being a student and running for the board “is problematic.”

Yee responded saying, “All board members may be (in) a conflict due to their personal lives.”

Kathryn Dixon contributed

Faculty Senate endorses 2 of 3 candidates who are running for the Ohlone Board of Trustees Despite Ohlone facing a huge budget deficit, consistently cutting course sections and possibly implementing Measure G if passed, there is a trio of candidates running to decide the future of the college.

The Ohlone College Faculty Senate on Wednesday endorsed candidates Jan Giovannini-Hill and Garrett Yee in the Nov. 2 race for the Board of Trustees.

Three candidates – Giovannini-Hill, Yee and Ohlone student Ishan Shah – are running for two seats on the board.

The Faculty Senate held a candidates forum Oct. 20. It was the second time the three candidates have met at Ohlone College.

Shah said that as an Ohlone student, he would bring a

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Although West Valley is one of the elite teams in the state, and Foothill is also a strong team, Ohlone’s lack of offensive productivity is beginning to become a concern.

Nordmo said teams have been keying on sophomore forward Carlos Contreras since he exploded for four goals vs. Gavilan College and followed it up with two more goals vs. Skyline College.

Nordmo also said Ohlone’s offense has been hindered by the health of star forward George Mayer II. “I think [George is] still coming back from injury,” Nordmo said. “His groin is still a bit bothersome to him. He won’t admit it; he’s a true gamer, but he’s not been on probably three or four games.”

With the loss, Ohlone drops to 8-7-1. The Ren-

Ohlone forward Carlos Contreras #10 maneuvers through traffic in Tuesday’s loss to Foothill. egades have five games left. opportunity to finish strong.

With three of those teams Their next game is on Friday, currently having losing Oct. 29 at Chabot followed by records, the schedule pres- a return home next Tuesday, ents the Renegades with an Nov. 2nd vs. Cañada College.

2-4 High School Matinee Showings: Fall Theatre Production: The Time Machine: Love Among the Eloi in the NUMMI theatre. For information e-mail tblank@ohlone.edu

2 Men’s Soccer home vs.

Canada College, 4 p.m.

3 Faculty Senate meeting in room 7101, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

2 ASOC meeting in room 7107, 4 p.m.

3 Women’s Volleyball away vs. San Jose City College, 6:30 p.m.

2 HIV Testing Clinic in the Student Health Center, room 7302, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 Men’s Baseball away vs.

College of San Mateo, 12:45 p.m.

The last quarter was a to thwart another attempt. dismal one for the RenInstead West Valley went egades.

Ohlone did manage to for a one-man set while the score, shooting it into the others defended.

West Valley scored on a corner pocket.

Renegades will play windmill shot, the ball skidded across the water right into again Nov. 3 against Modesto Junior College. the net.

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the most valuable player of last year’s tournament.

He is back and ready for another successful year with the Renegades.

Returning as a red shirt this season, 6’6 center Maurice Brigg from Philadelphia plans to be a big encouragement to his team and coaches, to have another great season this year.

When asked to compare

October 28 Blood Drive, Cafeteria, Building 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

28 Sustainability Committee meeting in room 7104 and NC-1317, noon to 1 p.m.

28 Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) meeting, room SC-116, 4 p.m.

28 Information Night Explore China for Spring Break 2011 in room 7101, 7 p.m.

29 Men’s Soccer away vs.

Chabot College in Pepsi field, Hayward, 1 p.m.

29 Speech Speaker Seminar: Eight Habits of Highly Effective Students in room 3101, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

29 Women’s Water Polo away vs. College of San Mateo, 3 p.m.

29 Men’s Water Polo away vs. Solano College in Fairfield, 4:15 p.m.

29 Women’s Volleyball home vs. Skyline College, 6:30 p.m.

29-30 Fall Theatre Production: The Time Machine: Love Among the Eloi in the NUMMI theatre, 8 p.m.

November 1 Curriculum Committee Issues meeting in room 7104 and NC-1317, 3 to 5 p.m.

the Renegades to an NBA team, he responded,“the 2009 championship winning Los Angeles Lakers.”

Newcomer 19 year old 6’4’’ Marchus Aldarige from Oakland says he is also delighted to be with this team and organization also.

Grey shirted this year, he plans to get better preparing for next year and another winning season for the Renegades.

2 Women’s Soccer away vs.

City College of San Francisco, 1:30 p.m.

2 Inter Club Council meeting in room 7101, 2:30 p.m.

3 Nursing Orientation Schedule for Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Program in room NC2100 and NC-2102, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Photo by Theo Li

3 Ohlone Community Band in the Jackson theatre, 7:30 p.m.

4 Gay Straight Alliance meeting in room SC-116, 4 p.m.

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Men’s Soccer caught in mid-season slide By kevin Staff writer

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The Ohlone College men’s soccer team was defeated by Foothill College 2-0 at home on Tuesday, Oct. 26. It was the Renegades third consecutive loss, including back-to-back losses at home.

Ohlone looked sluggish early, allowing Foothill to monopolize possession in the opening 20 minutes.

Foothill’s first score came via a back-heel tap by Ken Okholm that Ohlone goalkeeper, Eric Underwood seemed in a good position to stop, but couldn’t control the ball as it rolled away from him for Foothill’s. Joakim Gassi scored Foothill’s second goal ten minutes later.

In the second half, Ohlone’s

Photo by Theo Li Jarod Fluke #9 jumps past a defender in the second half vs. Foothill. focus seemed sharper. The Renegades managed to escape some close calls defensively and put together some scoring opportunities, but nothing materialized.

“We had opportunities to finish, we just weren’t assertive enough in the first half,” Nordmo said. “The second half, we came out with a much

better attitude. I get frustrated, because I feel like we’ve really got the players moving forward. We’ve made a lot of big changes from last year, but we’re still not there.”

Goalkeeping has been a key issue for Ohlone all season long. Freshman, Elmer Ceja had seemed to have the position in hand, having started

Photo by Theo Li Foothill forward Joakim Gassi #24 scores on wild play inside 6 yard box. for several weeks, but Nordmo decided to make a change in Ohlone’s last game, vs. City College of San Francisco, going with Underwood.

“Elmer, he plays well, but he’s still young in the head.

He has a tendency of making mistakes,” Nordmo said.

“Eric is just much bigger and stronger. He can scare

the other team. Elmer plays a bit more clever sometimes— sometimes he plays too clever for himself. I just looked at him today and felt that Eric was the better choice.”

Ohlone was shut out for the second time in three games, the other shutout a 3-0 loss to West Valley College.

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Basketball season looming Water polo keeps struggling in loss

By Demariae Weaver Staff writer

With another state championship in view, new and old players are anticipating another season with an awesome head coach.

The Renegades begin their season with the seventh annual Jonathan Wallace tournament on Nov. 5.

Jonathan Christian Wallace was a former Renegade. He attended Ohlone College for two years before graduating in 2004. Wallace was a student, basketball player and a very active contributor to the campus community.

On Aug. 8 2004, he was killed in a car wreck in Oakland, California.

In memory of him, his parents put together the Jonathan Wallace scholarship fund. The Renegades will start the 20102011 season off with the John Wall tournament and look to emulate last year’s tournament victory.

Ohlone won last year’s John Wallace tournament. Lavon Gray, the lone returning starter this year, was awarded

Coast Conference North Champion Coach John Peterson is entering his 10th season as the Ohlone men’s basketball coach. Peterson is a proven winner 71 (20181) winning percentage. He plans to lead the Renegades to victory once again this year.

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How Peterson does it is unknown. He is well respected by his players and around the Coast Conference. He pushes his players to be competitive and strive to be the best academically and physically, while at the same time raise their confidence levels to be better as an individual and as a team.

His winning percentage is so good you can call him the Phil Jackson of Ohlone College. He has won 20 plus games eight of the nine seasons at Ohlone and won’t stop.

He has accomplished so much within his nine sessions of being present at this college.

It takes a real winner to take the Renegades from being a low performing team with only one win to the high performance winners they are today with multiple Coast Photo by Munazza Ebtikar Conference Championships. Mikhael Mckinney guards 7’3’’ Ring Ayuhel during Monday’s practice.

Photo by Theo Li Ohlone goalie Sean Ketner just misses a block in a 22-2 loss to West Valley College.

By Ricky Cardenas Staff writer

The Ohlone men’s water polo team tried valiantly but vainly to defend themselves last Wednesday against West Valley College. The Renegades lost 22-2 and dropped their record to 4-15 overall.

Ohlone were able to block the first shot on goal but then West Valley picked up the rebound and quickly scored, starting the onslaught of goals.

Throughout the first quarter West Valley sliced through the water scoring left and right.

Turnovers and steals by by West Valley forced Ohlone to keep on their toes defensively.

During the second quarter Ohlone scored no goals. West Valley was aggressive from the start. Offensively West Valley took chances, stole the

ball and showed relentless teamwork in scoring. Players passed the ball looking for an opening. Even when nobdy was open, West Valley found ways to score.

On defense West Valley stayed aggressive as Ohlone tried to score, often stripping the ball on attempted passes

by Ohlone.

The third quarter opened with a blind backhand throw from West Valley, earning them another goal. Then West Valley revealed a surprise set, codename “Katrina.”

Imagine a swirling hurricane. Each player switched spots simultaneously in a circle all the while passing around the ball, confusing the goalie.

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