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Board and concerned faculty and staff face off as trustees debate whether to lay off three counselors.
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Trustees vote no on layoffs John Weed is only vote to lay off faculty By Kyle Stephens Co-Editor-in-Chief After three hours of emotional testimony Wednesday night, the Ohlone College Board of Trustees voted 7-1 against the firing of three counselors. Only Trustee John Weed voted in favor of the layoffs. The counselors were facing layoffs due to a $2.6 million budget shortfall. Ohlone Faculty Senate President Bob Bradshaw was among the first to speak in protest to the proposed layoffs, citing three points: one, that layoffs were “premature,” a term used throughout the evening, two, that layoffs would create anxiety and
trauma for the counselors fired and the rest of the staff as well, and three, with an upcoming bond proposal, the board would need all the political mettle it could use. Bradshaw also said that it would be difficult for the average voter to take account of the complexities of a college budget, and that the firing of three staff members, an event highly publicized when it last occurred at Ohlone, would be seen as moneysaving measure enough, and that the proposed bond would thereby be seen as unnecessary. Bradshaw affirmed the faculty’s resolve to help out and get through the problem. Wayne Takakuwa, a counselor of 20 years, spoke of the serious impact losing three counselors would have on students. He explained that counseling in the summer and winter breaks would be gone, and that these were major times when
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Above, Trustees Garrett Yee, left, and John Weed. At right, Counselors Diane Cheney and Jesse MacEwan await decision on layoffs.
counseling was sought to plan for classes and transferring. Evening and online counseling, and high school outreach partnerships would be gone as well. Takakuwa also said that one of the slated counselors, Diane Cheney, was the only person ‘ It’s an honor at school to work at who was Ohlone...’ certified to administer -- Jesse disabilities MacEwan assessment tests, without which students with learning disabilities cannot receive assistance. Further, Takakuwa said moving counselors around to fill the void of duties would take away from counseling to athletes, probation and international students among
others. Takakuwa finished by telling the board they had a “responsibility to provide quality education.” Jesse MacEwan, one of the three counselors who faced possible layoff notification, told trustees of his three-year history at Ohlone, and how the school had invested much in him and vice versa, deeming it “an honor to work at Ohlone,” that it was “our passion,” referring to all the counselors. Many students, including ASOC President Kevin Feliciano and Vice President Ngan Vu spoke of the value of Ohlone counselors, calling them adoptive family and the reason students were able to succeed in college. Enough speakers were in line that the board voted to indefinitely extend the normal half-hour window of time for people to address the board with their concerns. Professor Alan Kirshner, at the behest of Ohlone philosophy and
ethics professor Wayne Yuen, who was unable to attend, read a letter to the board citing moral reasons to keep the counselors on board, “to avoid unnecessary pain and suffering,” and to minimize that when no other option was available. Faculty members, including counselors, must be given notice of possible layoff by March 15, making Wednesday’s meeting the only opportunity for the board to approve the proposal. President Gari Browning acknowledged the value of counselors, citing students who worked with counseling had higher GPAs and retention rates, and that more than 5,000 counseling appointments were made each semester. Browning and vice president of Administrative Services Mike Calegari both described problems of relying heavily on the state’s changing budget, or lack thereof.
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Those Oscar gowns: Red faces on the red carpet By Ashley mckenzie Culture Columnist Although I don’t usually write for the opinions section, when it came to an opinion on Oscar dresses, I couldn’t keep my mouth shut. To start off on a high note, Penelope Cruz looked gorgeous in her merlot-colored Donna Karan Couture gown. The pleating in the dress was so simple, yet it did so much for her figure it was astonishing. This gown made Cruz look very classic,
elegant, graceful and regal. Sandra Bullock looked sensational this year. She wore a Markasa gown, unlike anything I had ever seen. The top was made up of a nude fabric that had delicate silver beading sewn on in the shape of florals, while the velvet bottom fell down into a simple, yet elegant, train. This dress wasn’t like anything we’ve ever seen on the red carpet, from the color to the details; this dress even had a little cap sleeve. It was the absolute perfect dress to wear
in which to receive the Best Actress award. Although, I will say, I think the red lipstick she chose had a little too much orange in it for her complexion. Talking about gowns that looked nothing less than tragic on the red carpet, the obvious place to start would be Zoe Saldada. While the top of her dress was beautiful, the bottom was a disaster! It looked like she had stolen multiple purple piñatas from a little girl’s birthday party, and sewn them to the bottom
of her dress! Can somebody do me a favor, because I would really appreciate it if somebody can PLEASE explain to me why Charlize Theron had fabric roses on her breasts? She looked ridiculous! I mean, did she look in the mirror before she left? Did she get dressed in the dark? How did she justify walking out the door with those monstrosities on her boobs? Did nobody tell her? Does she not have any friends to say, “I love you, but you need to turn around, go back
in the house, and try again?” I just don’t understand. Sarah Jessica Parker also made a fashion “no-no” this year. While I love SJP, and usually agree with whatever she chooses to put on her back, I have to admit that when I saw her in this Chanel Couture, all I could this was say, “No! Just... NO!” The dress didn’t complement her body shape at all. She might as well have ripped her curtains down, and wrapped them around her body Continued on Page 3
‘Avatar’s’ plot not as original as most think it is By Anna biaritz roldan Opinion Editor Most of us have heard about “Avatar,” the movie that practically made a new genre of movies. It is a wonder how writer and director James Cameron was able to create such an original thrilling and out-ofthis-world experience. Or is it? Although I was not able to watch the movie in 3-D, I still found “Avatar’s” effects deserving to be praised as amazing. After watching it three weeks ago, I couldn't stop telling my friends how they too should watch it. Many of those I tried to convince told me that it's not their kind of movie but I tried my hardest to convince them. A week after I watched it, I got a phone call from my good friend Mary, who recently
moved all the way in the Midwest. As we were trying to catch up, we started talking about “Avatar.” I asked her if she had seen it yet and she replied with an awkward “yes.” I then again rambled about how great I though it was, but she did not seem to agree. I asked her what she thought of the movie and I was surprised at her reply. She brought to my attention something I had totally missed and perhaps many of you did too. She said the effects were great but the story line was just like the Disney movie “Pocahontas.” I stopped and thought, no way! But we further discussed it and here I am forced to reveal it to everyone else. In “Avatar,” Jake Sully and the other American scientists and soldiers pursued Pandora for its
treasures. They believed that there was some kind of precious material and they wanted to mine the land. If you look at “Pocahontas,” the Englishmen who went to the Indians’ land went there in search for gold, and just the same they wanted to mine throughout the land. In “Avatar,” the locals known as the Na’vi are very in touch with nature, believed that everything was connected and would not let outsiders harm their land. In the process they denied every hearing about the precious material found in Pandora. Looking back at “Pocahontas,” the Indians were also in touch with nature and just as lyrics of the song “Colors of the Wind,” from the “Pocahontas” original sound track says, “The rainstorm and the river are my brothers. The heron and the
otter are my friends, and we are all connected to each other, in a circle, in a hoop that never ends.” They believed that all life on Earth is connected. Also, in “Pocahontas” the natives denied the presence of gold in their land, as they had no clue to its presence and value. Moving onto another similarity, as “Avatar’s” leading female Na’vi, Neytiri meets Jake Sully and introduces him to Pandora. She shows him how she communicates with their mother nature they call Eiwa by connecting herself to one of the trees in the forest. These events can also be found in “Pocahontas,” where lead character Pocahontas meets Englishman John Smith, shows him around the forest and introduces him to Grandma Willow, who happens to be a tree.
In both movies the locals, Neytiri and Pocahontas, and the invaders or explorers Jake Sully and John Smith, despite a sour first meeting, eventually fall in love with their respective counterparts. So much for the spoiler from my friend Mary’s keen observation that also spoiled her own “Avatar” viewing. It is quite amazing how these two movies are so alike. It makes me rethink “Avatar’s” originality, if Cameron ever realized the similarities, or if he subconsciously used the same storyline and was not aware of it. I guess it’s just too hard to come up with something original, especially with the stories already engraved in our culture. The chances are most novels, movies, and stories of all sorts are one way or another similar to another work.
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Council discusses outsourcing bookstore By TINA KARIMI Staff writer College Council discussed the future of the bookstore and the response to last week’s budget forum during their March 8 meeting. Currently, the bookstore is owned and operated by Ohlone College and staffed by students. However, the college’s Pur-
chasing and Contracts director, Mark Robbins, has received offers from outside vendors interested in running the bookstore. Such vendors that run college bookstores include Follett Books, Barnes and Noble, and Nevada Books. The college is in the process of issuing requests for proposals to interested vendors in order to
learn what they could potentially offer Ohlone. Vice President Mike Calegari called the decision to explore the options available for managing the bookstore a “due diligence decision,” which is being considered primarily to see what options are available. “Our core mission is not retail operations,” said Calegari. “The
Thumbs up, thumbs down on this year’s Oscar gowns Continued from Page 2 like one would with a towel after getting out of the shower. It would have had a similar effect, perhaps an even better one! I mean, the triangular top of the front of the dress looked like it was growing some sort of metallic mold on it. Speaking of growths, what about her hair? The woman had so much fake hair on her head that I couldn’t believe that she was standing up straight. If only you had an idea of how heavy fake hair is. And what makes it worse, is how her extensions did not match her real hair color; her hair had a washed-out look to it, while the fake hair had a golden hue. All in all, as far as I’m concerned, Sarah Jessica Parker should have stayed home.
Let’s talk about Cameron Diaz. She proudly wore an Oscar de la Renta gown and you could tell as she strutted down the red carpet she felt like she looked amazing. Though her hair and makeup were flawless, and her dress was sensational (honestly, would we expect anything less from Oscar?) I felt like the silver beading and sequins on the dress completely washed her out and that the red lipstick she wore was a desperate attempt to keep her from looking like a sheet. To wrap up this fashion piece, let’s end it with the highest possible note, the crowning jewel, and my pick for best-dressed of the night: Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer Lopez wore a structural Armani Prive
gown, in a shade of pink so pale it almost looked white, and she looked absolutely STUNNING in it. Some people didn’t get the side attachment or the side train as I’m going to call it, because it’s so unique and high fashion, but I think it was utter perfection. Lopez was smart about this dress too; she decided to go with a naked neck and kept her earrings and bracelet very simple, so that your entire focus would be on the dress. If you watched her, you could see how confident and sexy and proud she felt while wearing this gown, which in turn made her look even better in the dress! All in all, the woman who outshone all the rest of the stars was Jennifer Lopez!
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bookstore is ancillary.” Another vendor may ostensibly be able to run the bookstore more efficiently, given the changes in the e-book market and educational technology. The Council hopes to meet with constituent groups on campus and reach a “collegial decision” by the end of the semester. Other colleges have put their bookstores in the charge of vendors, including Las Positas, which has a deal with Follett Books. After considering such a deal, Chabot College decided to continue running the bookstore in-house. The University of California Santa Cruz decided to hand control of its bookstore to an outside vendor, but ended up buying back its inventory after being displeased with the arrangement. Santa Clara University’s book-
store is run by Barnes and Noble. The Council also discussed response to the Budget Forum at length. Councilmember Martha Brown commented that she felt Ohlone was “suffering from a crisis of mistrust.” Vice President Jim Wright countered that there is a, “crisis of confidence in the state of California.” He continued, “there is a lot of frustration about California pulling back on its commitment to education.” The severe cuts to state funding for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services that Ohlone is required by law to provide remained a major topic of discussion. These cuts are contributing heavily to Ohlone’s $2.6 million budget deficit.
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Sculpted animals invade president’s office By Anika Dokes Staff writer Ohlone is energized to present and display new, creative and unique artwork presented by students in the President’s Office in Building 1. These various artworks show the creative side of students’ work and what they have accomplished in the drawings. This is a chance for the Ohlone community to experience this rotating artwork and get up close
to these outstanding drawings. Katherine Frank, who is an artwork coordinator and a professor who teaches 3D Design, said “The importance of having a meaning behind an art piece can be the form itself but sometimes the concept can be narrative or about a certain idea.” “Eventually, do you have enough information that is engaging to the viewers or do you want to spell everything out.” The 3D Design is a
continuation of the 2D Design class, which is a lecture/ studio class that emphasizes the advanced study of color and the theory principles of three-dimensional form. There are always pieces of artwork displayed in the President’s office, however students have the opportunity to have their own artistic work be shown for everyone to see. Most of the artwork is displayed for one to two months and eventually rotates.
Faculty members are also showcasing projects that they are doing in their classes. Rachel Higgins is a graphic design student at Ohlone who is enrolled in the 3D Design class. Higgins said, “the way I approach things is to be challenged with a problem and finding a solution for it.” Her recent work that she created was based on her late husband and dog, who passed away. However, Higgins also said, for
her piece she tried finding objects that have some meaning that related to them in some way related to them. “Putting together the pieces to tell a story of what their life was and what I remembered best about them.” A majority of Higgins’ artwork that she creates has is centralized on her past and how it reflects her own artwork and creativity. Please come out and support the various artworks that students have displayed.
Ohlone actor gets his time in the spotlight By Sarah Hashemi Staff writer Acting has become one of the most competitive jobs in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 3 percent of actors are employed. This slim statistic is not discouraging to aspiring actor Ray Holston. Holston is an 18-year-old theater major at Ohlone. Despite limited experience, he has already showed enough potential to win himself a summer scholarship to study theater at Fresno State University in the summer of 2010. The $1,100 scholarship will allow him to study under The Steppenwolf Theatre, a professional theater, from Chicago, Ill. In high school, Holston was always focused on basketball, playing point guard for James Logan High
School. Although, in Holston’s senior year, everything changed when he was cast as Orgon in Logan’s production of the play Tartuffe. “It was a life-changing experience because all my life I thought I was going to play basketball,” he said. When Holston reached Ohlone, as an undeclared major, he took another chance at acting and auditioned for Ohlone’s fall production of the Rabbit Hole. Not getting cast, Holston became determined to prove director and Professor of Theater and Dance, Thomas Blank wrong for not casting him in the play. Holston did this by taking every opportunity presented to him and taking the on film acting class offered by Professor Blank. When summer rolled around, Blank offered Holston an opportu-
Ray Holston nity to tag along to the Irene Ryan Acting Competition that the Rabbit Hole cast was participating in. Holston took part in workshops, and even though he did not directly participate in the competition, he impressed the judges. “We left a day early, and I got a phone call from a
friend saying I won a scholarship. I was blown away.” This 24-day summer program will be an intense 8-10 hours a day training, studying acting and its theory. Upon competition of this program, Holston will receive 6 college credits. Holston said he will be forever grateful to Blank for seeing the potential in him, “For seeing something that I always saw in myself.” After Ohlone, Holston wants to go to UCLA as a theater major. He is determined to do this and act beyond an educational level. “[Even] If I have to sleep on somebody’s floor, get a job as a waiter, until my shot comes.” He remains practical and realistic about his dreams by already having a plan “B” in case success does not come.
Holston wishes to pursue acting as a career, preferably in the film industry. He said that his goals in acting are for people to witness and appreciate how hard he works, as well as how dedicated he is to this profession. “I would like people for people to see me and say, ‘he is a really good actor’—not because its totally talent, but for the amount of work I put into becoming a character and who the character is.” Holston said he realizes how difficult acting will be but says considering the set backs for colored actors or actors of other races, his life goal is to pave the way for them, to make it easier for any actor of any race to become successful, like his role model Sydney Poitier did for Denzel Washington and Will Smith. “It’s a big goal but it’s accomplishable.”
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Local ambition I read a Facebook status recently: “Communities united are a much stronger force—stronger than government or big developers because they are the voice and the will of the people.” Ishan Shah, the high school senior running for Fremont City Council, feels the same way about our city’s development encompassing actual structures as well as progress towards unity. Ishan’s goal is to change things for the better in Fremont with his fresh ideas and outlook; his being 17 seems to be a plus for Fremont voters and he has gained national as well as international attention over his candidacy with appearances on Fox’s “The Live Desk” and on Air America radio. After asking him what he thought people may feel after his possible election to Fremont’s City Council at such a young age, he replied, “I’d like to let people know I have a very open mind. It’s not that I lack experience, but I don’t play games with policy. Younger voters like us are the ones who should be the most concerned about policy because Fremont’s future is in our hands. Let’s start molding it today, when a new administration can be implemented. Shah says that Fremont’s biggest issue is development. Starting from the potential building of Lake Elizabeth, people have had questions. He told me that the correct way for Fremont to go about development is to balance growth and maintenance and to “develop smart”– anytime we move forward on a development we should have the funds to do so. I enjoyed Ishan’s response because he really grasps the fact that without funds, growth is not possible. The development of Fremont into a leader in green and sustainable building is also something Shah touched on. “With Solyndra, Fremont has the potential to spearhead the green building movement,” he said. “Let’s find these (environmentally concious and sustainable) companies and attract them to our city.” It’s time for Fremont’s citizens to take a critical look at our City Council candidates so that our city remains strong in the present and in the future. Asked what he would tell other kids, Shah replied, “Don’t be afraid to go after what you want to go after. When I started back in May of last year, when I announced my candidacy, there were individuals that tried to dissuade me. Don’t let that stand in the way. If you see an issue that should be addressed, don’t let it go to waste. People died to give you freedom; if you see an injustice, you should address it.”
Health survey will be distributed By DENISE ANN BURGAN Staff writer The American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment Survey will be conducted at both the Fremont and Newark Ohlone campuses, March 15 - 25. A pilot program in 1998, the ACHA-NCHA Survey was distributed nationally to institutions of higher learning. This was an attempt to identify factors affecting the academic performance, as well as the general health and welfare of its students. This marks the 10th anniversay of the ACHA-NCHA program. Sally Bratton, RN, director of the Student Health Center at Ohlone, will supervise the disbursement of the survey on campus. “We have attempted to do random sampling to keep the data valid, but have had a difficult time enlisting enough classes with a large number of students that represent a cross section of our student population,” said Bratton, in an announcement made Friday. “We prefer classes that are more
than 20 students and are varied in discipline,” she continued, soliciting the active participation of the faculty to have the survey conducted in their classrooms. The paper and pencil survey takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. “Proctors from the Student Health Center will bring the survey to your classroom to administer, give directions, stay for any questions and collect the surveys to keep the data as anonymous as possible,” said Bratton. Students are advised, prior to taking the survey, that their participation is completely voluntary. “You may choose not to participate or not to answer any specific question or you may skip any questions you are not comfortable in answering,” states the prompt at the onset of the survey. The data accumulated from the surveys taken over the past 10 years has made it possible to track the changes in health issues. Bratton is also the Regional Representative for the Health Services Association of California Community Colleges, (HSACCC),
an organization of college student health professionals. “In 2007, we were part of a 13California-College consortium who administered the survey so were able to compare our data to other schools which was very valuable,” said Bratton. The survey consists of eight components. “Health, Health Education and Safety” leads the list, opening the survey with the question, “How would you describe your general health?” It continues with “Have you received information on the following topics from your college or university?” Alcohol and other drug use, depression/anxiety..., as well as violence prevention are other topics that are covered in the survey. Preventive care, sexual and reproductive health to weight, nutrition and exercise and mental health are included in the data collected pertaining to student health and the impact that each of the areas surveyed has had on a student’s academic performance.
The California Community College Mental Health data determined that 17 percent of students surveyed in 2007 had been diagnosed with depression, 32 percent within that school year. This adversely affects the academic performances of those students. Relationship issues and difficulties have contributed as a factor in assessing students receiving lower than average grades. Stress and sleep deprivation also have a negative impact on the health and well being of the student populace. All of these factors culminate sometimes in the result of students dropping courses altogether since they can not deal with the workload. Ohlone, in a response to the growing complexities facing students, has incorporated a life coaching program within the personal counseling services offered on campus. The Health Center under Bratton’s direction has actively participated in a “Depression Screening Day,” which is held in October.
ASOC has balanced budget: $136,600 By KATHRYN DIXON Staff writer While Ohlone College faces a 2010-’11 budget deficit of $2.5 million, the Associated Students of Ohlone College (ASOC) have a budget of $136,600 in revenues. The main source of ASOC revenues during fiscal year 2009-’10 was student activity fees of $5 from each student, totaling $100,700. It also received $20,000 from Pepsi Bottling Group, $10,000 from the bookstore, and $4,500 from the 30 percent of revenues produced by food vending machines supplied by Superior Vending. Other groups also receive money from Pepsi Bottling Group. Ohlone’s purchasing department sent out requests for proposals regarding the snack machines during Spring 2009. Superior Vending submitted the best food vending machine bid and was awarded the contract.
Kevin Feliciano, president of the ASOC, said, “As students, generally we’re looking for quality snacks to keep us going in our day while keeping them at low prices. We are always keeping student in mind when it comes to pricing of items. We believe the snacks are moderately priced.” Feliciano also works as a student assistant in the purchasing department. His major is Business Administration. The ASOC does not receive any money from the cafeteria operator, Fresh & Natural, Inc. The District recieves the commission. The Board of Trustees approved the ASOC’s budget in August last year, and its budget was balanced. This fiscal year, the ASOC projects $136,600 in expenditures. The ASOC employs a part-time student worker for about $20,000 per fiscal year. It anticipates spending $2,500 on conferences, $3,000 on training,
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Contents of vending machines are determined by companies who own the machines. and $60,000 for “money requests.” Advertising and publicity will cost about $6,000. The student handbook costs about $21,700. Graduation costs about $5,000. Campus Activities cost about $6,000. This year, the ASOC is funding $10,000 for the student march to Sacramento. It has granted funding to the CNET student help desk, the Thanksgiving feast, the mathematics competition, the Halloween event, Transfer Day, Welcome Day and the Nishati Program mixer.
It has replaced the old patio furniture by the pond behind the Fremont campus cafeteria. It has has allocated funds to modernize the cafeteria, which was completed in Spring 2010. It continues to provide funds for the Monitor and Midnight Magazine. The ASOC Student Government is composed of 56 students who represent the students' needs, wants, and concerns. You can contact the ASOC at ASOC@Ohlone.edu or stop by the ASOCwindow in Building 7 on the Fremont campus.
Civic Engagement attends S.F. protest By EAN TAJERON Staff writer The Civic Engagement Club voiced its opposition to the budget cuts at the March on March 4 protest. Club President and ASOC Legislative Representative Andie Morhous attended the rally, despite her being sick and . There were rallies occuring all over the major cities of California, as March 4 was considered to be the day of local action. Morhous, along some other ASOC senators, attended the march, located in San Francisco. The rally took place at City Hall
and was from 5 to 7 p.m. The hopes for this march were that it would offer a chance for people to express their opposition to the budget cuts, if they aren’t able to attend the march on March 22 protest. The march on March 22 will be different, being that people from UC’s, CSU’s, as well as community colleges will stand to together as one voice opposing the cuts. According to ASOC President Kevin Feliciano, there are 249 registered for the 500 seats on the buses which will transport people to and from the rally. During the ASOC meeting on Tuesday, Student Trustee Lauren
Baca resigned as Co-Commissioner, and Treasurer Akash Patel was appointed for the position in her place. Later, Senator Eddie Chau was appointed the new Parliamenterian. During the new business section of the meeting, Cheif Steve Osawa had a proposal for employee parking. The issue Osawa brought up was, many employees who work in buildings on the south area of the campus prefer to park in parking lots M-P. Although they do not object to purchasing the $2 daily parking permit each day, they wish to avoid
the time spent in purchasing the actual permits each time. They have to worry about carrying enough of dollar bills or evnough coins, and the possibility of dealing with a vending machine that may be out of order, forcing them to locate another, which could make them late for work. Chief Osawa propsed that employees could purchase a special permit, in which they would pay the acumulated amount they would normally pay for a semester, which is $150. The ASOC has a week to discuss this proposal with their constituants. Next Tuesday, they will approve or decline authorizing a pilot plan.
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By Kevin Yin Staff writer The Ohlone women’s basketball season ended Saturday night with a 63-74 loss to the No. 1 City College of San Francisco Rams in the second round of the California Community College Athletic Association playoffs. It was the fourth meeting between the two teams, CCSF had won the three previous meetings, Fueled by a driven Ganeaya Rogers, Ohlone jumped out to a 17-12 lead 10 minutes into the opening period. The guard contributed eight points in the fast start.
CCSF overcame its slow offensive start by ferociously attacking the offensive glass and hounding Ohlone’s offense with a full court press. Second-shot opportunities and Ohlone turnovers allowed CCSF to outscore Ohlone 28-12 over the last 9:17 and take a 40-29 lead into halftime. The second half started in the same manner as the end of the first half, with San Francisco relentlessly crashing the offensive glass and Ohlone having difficulties executing offensively. “It’s been the story all year for us. They knew we needed to rebound, we didn’t get it done...that was the
difference in the game,” said Ohlone Head Coach Julia Allender. Immediately following a timeout, Rogers intercepted a CCSF pass and raced ahead of two Rams to lay the ball in. It was the ignition of a 17-3 Renegades run. Rogers scored six points during the run, while guard Crystal McLaughlin added eight points. Ohlone finally regained the lead on a McLaughlin pull-up jumper in the lane to put the score at 51-50 with 9:38 left to play. McLaughlin then hit a three-pointer from the right wing to put the Lady Renegades up by four and prompt a CCSF timeout with 7:24 left.
McLaughlin’s three pointer would prove to be the Lady Renegades’ high water mark. San Francisco responded to the challenge with a devastating offensive display, scoring on their first five possessions out of the timeout. Meanwhile, Ohlone buckled under the pressure of the Rams’ surge, turning the ball over on three straight possessions, the last of those three turnovers leading to an easy CCSF layup that capped a 12-0 run and put the Rams ahead for good, 62-54 at the 4:48 mark. However, hopes of a miracle comeback were diminished by a back breaking CCSF possession that included three offensive rebounds
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and finished with a put-back. Rogers led the Lady Renegades with 28 points. McLaughlin added 16. Ohlone’s leading scorer, Jasmine Rubin, chipped in 10 points even though she was hampered with strep throat. Despite the disappointing season-ending loss, Allender expressed satisfaction with her team’s effort. “I’m really proud of my team,” Allender said. “From last spring until now, bets were against us, odds were against us. They just got it done...they believed in themselves, and they turned the year around. I couldn’t be more happy with it.”
Cañada walks over Renegades’ comeback try By Jeff Weisinger Editor-in-chief This time around, the comeback wasn’t successful. Despite a two-RBI double by catcher Michael Di Rocco, two home runs by Zach Johnson and solo homers by Steven Ramos and Tanner Laran, the Renegades saw the offensive rally fall short as both Ryan Devencenzi and Jon Sa struggled in the bottom of the inning against the Colts in Ohlone’s 9-8
loss against Cañada on Tuesday. The loss snaps the Renegades three-game win streak, as Ohlone defeated Gavilan, DeAnza and Hartnell over the weekend by a combined score of 32-5. Freshman right-hander George Asmus took the mound for the Renegades in his first start of the season (his eighth appearance overall) and pitched fairly well for the most part even though he pitched just 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on nine hits with three strikeouts and two walks.
Asmus’ main blemishes came in the third and the fifth innings, where he allowed three runs in each. “George went out there and did well,” said Renegades Coach Dan Lewis. “There was a couple pitches where he hung his off-speed stuff and they made him pay for it. A good team is going to do that.” After Alika Pruett shut down the Colts in the bottom of the seventh, the Renegades took a 7-6 lead in the top of the eighth off solo home runs by Zach Johnson and Laran.
Devencenzi relieved Pruett in the eighth and, after walking his only two batters faced, Sa came in and walked his first batter, then allowed the runner to score after overthrowing shortstop Michael Ussery as he was trying to pickoff the runner at second, tying the game at 7-7. Sa’s struggles continued after two wild pitches scored the next two runners, giving Cañada a 9-7 lead. Cody Wilson came in the game and ended the inning with a strikeout and a fly out to centerfield.
Ohlone tried to fight back in the ninth, getting base hits by Mark Mercer and Kyle Holmstrom and a walk by Ramos, but Cody Foster grounded into a double play, scoring Mercer from third and, after Zach Johnson drew a walk, Jeff Johnson popped out to first to end the game. Matt Fontaine (3-1) is expected to start on the mound for Ohlone today at Mission College at 2 p.m. Fontaine won his last start in Ohlone’s 13-1 win at DeAnza.
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12 Book Club Discussion: Age of the Unthinkable, Library Video Conference room, Room 1307, 10:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
State Finals, all day
11 Learning Disabilities Informational meeting in Room 7107, Building 7, first floor, Fremont campus, 1- 2:30 p.m.
12 Science Seminar: Bridges Between Science and Art: The Story of Geopoetry and Geologist Poets of Russia Room 3201, Fremont campus, noon to 12:30 p.m.
11 Men’s Baseball away vs. Mission College in Santa Clara at 2 p.m.
13-14 Men’s Basketball
13 Ohlone College Super Flea Market, held the second Saturday of each month throughout the year in Parking Lots E and H of the Ohlone College, Fremont campus, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking fee is $2.
11 Sustainability Committee meeting Room 1407, Fremont campus; Room NC-1317, Newark campus, noon to 1 p.m.
11 Speech Brown Bag Speaker: Performing Black Masculinity: Race, Culture, and Queer Identity in the NUMMI Theatre, 2 - 2:30 p.m. 11 Women’s Softball away vs. West Valley College in Saratoga, 3 p.m. 11 Learning Disabilities Informational Meeting in Study Room NC-1122, Learning Resource Center, Newark campus, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 12 Men’s Basketball State Finals, all day 12 Spring 2010 Last day to apply for graduation or certificate of achievement 12-13 Men’s and Women’s Swim/Dive Cuesta Invitational, away
13-14 Women’s Softball March Madness Tournament, all day in Fremont
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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‘THEY’RE GOING TO L.A.!’
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Celebration time: The Renegades clinched a berth in the Elite 8 of the CCCAA State Championships when they defeated Yuba, 75-65. Ohlone will be looking to bring home the first state title in school history this weekend.
Renegades earn berth to compete for state title By Nick Zambrano Sports editor “We’re going to LA, we’re going to LA, we’re going to LA!” That was the chant rumbling through Epler Gymnasium on Saturday night after the Ohlone Renegades celebrated their Sweet 16 victory over the Yuba 49ers, 7565. The win places the Renegades in to the Elite 8 of the 2010 California Community College Athletic Association Championships, which will take place this weekend down in Thousand Oaks.
The final tuneup for Los Angeles wasn’t an easy one for Ohlone as the 49ers put up a bigger fight than expected. In the first half, Yuba made their presence known from the threepoint line. Fifteen of Yuba’s first 20 points came from behind the arc, as they were 5-7 for the first half. “They made some tough shots, all of them were contested,” said Ohlone Head Coach John Peterson. “I didn’t think they could do it the whole game, I didn’t think it was possible.” After a 6-0 run with 3:45 remain-
ing in the first gave them a 38-32 lead, Ohlone went back on the defensive as Yuba answered back with a 5-0 run. The buzzer sounded for the half with Ohlone clinging to a 38-37 lead. The Renegades made their living in the second half all season, so it made sense when they opened up the scoring. Scott Clark ignited a run motivated when he swatted a Yuba lay-up from behind. Later on, Clark picked a 49er clean and drove all the way to the basket for an easy bucket. He finished the game with
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Lavon Gray dominated the boards once again, this time for team-high 11. He also had 17 points to earn himself a double-double. Ronnie Sawyer broke double-digits also, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists. Ohlone opens the Elite 8 on Friday afternoon against Saddleback College of Mission Viejo. Friday’s tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Gauchos have made quite the journey to the Elite 8 which featured a 73-69 overtime thriller against Riverside College.
With two outs, Mullin connected and drove a double down the right field line. The Ohlone bench was fired up as Mullin pulled into second, she marked the Lady Renegades’first baserunner since the third inning. Paulina Gentry finally put a run on the board when she slipped a grounder past Seahawks’ first baseman Sara Ostlund to score Mullin. She would finish the game 2-2 with one RBI. The 1-0 celebration was obvious for Ohlone, but none were as relieved as Varady. “I felt way more confident than I was in the past innings,” Varady said after the run support in the fifth. Shortstop Ashley Nahale got things rolling once again when she brought in Candace Christiansen with her two-out triple in the sixth. Shelby Tomasello followed Nahale with a double to make it a 3-0 game. Both Nahale and Tomasello finished 1-3 with a run batted in. Varady shut down the Seahawks in the seventh to seal the 3-0 victory, yet no one knew what
she had accomplished. While boosting her record to 7-3, Varady did not allow a single hit against the Seahawks. That’s right, she threw a no-hitter, but no one was aware of it, even Ohlone Head Coach Donna Runyon. “It’s very sweet,” said Runyon. “I didn’t even know it until the Cabrillo coach said ‘we got to get a hit to score,’ and then I went, ‘oh maybe it was a no-hitter.” Varady also finished with four strikeouts. At Livermore High, Varady threw two no-hitters, so it is safe to say that for her, it was just another game. “It feels like just another game,” Varady said with a little laugh in her voice. Varady and the Lady Renegades will also host the 18th annual March Madness Classic tournament this weekend. Last year, Ohlone was 4-1 in the tournament. This year, they’ll open up against Porterville College on Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
Varady hurls 3-0 no-hitter against Cabrillo College By Nick Zambrano Sports editor
Mowing ‘em down: Jessica Varady was in top form against Cabrillo College on Tuesday.
nine points while going 7-8 from the charity stripe. With 16:00 left, Ohlone ignited a 12-1 run that lasted for five minutes. Coast Conference MVP Reggie Jones was in typical form, as he led all scorers with 25 points and six rebounds. He was one of three Renegades who finished with double digit points. The Renegades opened up their biggest lead with less than 4:30 left in the game. The 15-point margin marked the end of the night for Yuba as Ohlone would not relinquish the lead.
In the fifth inning, Jessica Varady was in dangerous territory. She was possibly looking at giving up the first run of a 0-0 contest.After two sacrifice plays put a runner at third, Varady took a quick breather off the mound. She was greeted by catcher Antonia Gentry, who comforted the pitcher by cracking a joke and making light of the situation. When she turned around to face Samantha Fauss, Varady was visually at ease. Immediately after, she got Fauss to fly out to right field. Through the fifth, Varady had four strikeouts, two walks and most notably, no hits. All throughout the game, Varady had gone head-to-head with Seahawks’ pitcher Tanya Mutz. Mutz had given up the game’s only hit up until that point. Ashtyn Mullin finally opened up the scoring in their half of the fifth for the Lady Renegades.