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September 16, 2010

Bookstore deal may yield profits for school

By TOMÁS ORTEGA Staff writer

Negotiations between Ohlone College and Follet Higher Education Group are ongoing in the process to outsource the Ohlone Bookstore.

It has been confirmed by Ohlone College President Gari Browning and Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Calegari that the current negotiations between the parties have the contract length at five years and a minimum annual contribution of $250,000 to be paid to Ohlone.

That figure does not include Ohlone’s $75,000 signing bonus.

According to Calegari, the current in-house operated bookstore “contributes just over $75,000 for rent to Ohlone and an added $100,000 every other year in the form of profit sharing.”

“Running an in-house

bookstore is risky business,” President Browning said after mentioning that the bookstore’s textbook sales declined 25 percent last year.

“Books are so expensive and students are looking for other ways to get books. They don’t want to pay $180 for a book. If revenue from the bookstore starts to decline, at some point they eat up (the Ohlone Bookstore’s) savings and then the College General fund needs to come in and spend money to keep the bookstore open.”

“The big deal for me was not the benefits to the students, although that’s good, it’s that Follet has experience and resources in book rentals and e-books which is the direction I think things are going.,” Browning added.

The biggest selling point for students is likely to be Photo by Sarah Hashemi the renting of textbooks, said The campus bookstore is facing increasing Browning. competition from less expensive sources.

Students would then be able

to divert their funds to other school expenses.

Calls to Follet to comment on this issue were not returned.

Follet has also proposed to have a slightly lower textbook markup (25 percent vs. 27 percent), cap and gown rental rather than for purchase and higher discounts on items in the bookstore.

Ohlone would not be the first college in the area to outsource their bookstore, as reported in a previous edition of The Monitor.

West Valley College in Saratoga, Las Positas in Livermore and Gavilan College in Gilroy are all local colleges that have their bookstores outsourced to Follet.

President Browning did say that as part of their research into choosing Follet, she did “talk to lots of other colleges and they love Follet.”

Colleges that gave the Continued on 6

Attempted kidnapping in campus parking lot

By MANIKA CASTERLINE News editor

a female student entered her vehicle, and was approached by an African American male who was in lot C. He came along the pasA student threatened Monday by a knife wielding man senger side of her car and in Parking Lot D managed to said something as she was escape after screaming for attempting to back her car out of the spot she was in. help.

Since she could not unAt approximately 5:50 p.m.

derstand what he was saying she preceded to roll down the window. The man then leaned in to open the lock and sat in the passenger seat.

He took out a kitchen knife and asked her a few questions.

A second male and female that were first seen with the first male in lot C then entered

her car.

The student complied with their demands and got into the rear seat. She presented her purse to them. However, it was discarded aside.

While she attempted to escape, the initial intruder grabbed her and someone else yanked her hair.

She screamed for help and several people nearby advanced toward her car.

The three individuals escaped by running westward towards Mission Boulevard.

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By KATHRYN DIXON Staff writer

usable by individuals with disabilities.

There are alternative elevators and ramps to floors one, two and three of Building 1.

Lofton said that the precise cause of the elevator breakdown will not be fully understood until the repairs commence.

He said, “underground water is a likely a major contributor as well as age and use.”

Ohlone has a 15 year Facilities Master Plan, which addresses all issues regarding the elevators, ramps and public access throughout the campus.

Since the college is built on a hill it was originally not built with much the consideratiom of access for the disabled.

Ohlone has now set up access for the disabled for all buildings on campus.

Lofton said, “Ohlone is committed to all of our students, faculty, and staff.”

“We are deeply concerned about this impact and we hope to resolve as soon as we can.”

If a diabled person needs access to the fourth floor, he or she can call the campus police at 659-6111 or the Facilities department at 659-6105.

Building 1 elevator inoperable for Fall 2010 The elevator in Building 1 broke down on Aug. 31 and it is likely that it will not be operational until nearly the end of the fall semester.

According to Director of Facilities Lucky Lofton, the underground hydraulic system, about 30 feet below ground failed.

“It must be drilled out and replaced,” he said.

Ohlone is in the process of awarding a contract to a firm to do the repairs, which will likely cost $75 to $100,000.

It will take four to six weeks to do the job after the contract is awarded.

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public buildings be readily accessible to and

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Quran burning would fan the flames of controversy

By TINA KARIMI Opinions Editor

The day that the Nazis burned over 20,000 books in a “cleanse” of “un-German” literature was a day that should live in infamy just as surely as the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

Journalist Louis Lochner, witnessed the scene.

Lochner said, “All afternoon Nazi raiding parties had gone into public and private libraries, throwing on to the streets such books, as Dr. Goebbels in his supreme wisdom had decided were unfit for Nazi Germany.” “...Here the heap grew higher and higher, and every few minutes another howling mob arrived, adding more books to the impressive pyre,” he continued.

It was a day that made the civilized world tremble.

Ostensibly to commemorate ninth anniversary of Sept. 11,

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the poorly named Dove World Outreach Church in Florida planned on burning the Quran, the sacred text of Islam.

The Quran burning plan received widespread condemnation ranging from General Petraeus who is the top commander in the U.S to Afghanistan to the Vatican.

Petraeus said, “It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world, we are engaged with the Islamic community.”

It seems grimly ironic that this outrageous event, which was supposed to memorialize the victims of 9/11 and the many firefighters, police and rescue workers who died trying to save them, put more American life in peril.

Although the burning has been “postponed,” according to the Dove World Outreach Church’s pastor, Terry Jones, the controversy has not yet died down.

Besides the deepened strain on the relations that the U.S has because of this uproar , burning the Quran is a hugely incendiary gesture that would not spite the extremists behind 9/11.

Such radical leaders would no doubt jump on the opportunity to claim this as an example of Western oppression and hatred for Islam.

This gesture will alienate the very people America wants on its side: moderate Muslims, who make up the majority of the population and condemn the 9/11 attacks.

These are everyday people who just might be hurt and dismayed to be so publicly scapegoated for actions they had nothing to do with.

They are probably more than a little bewildered to hear their religion compared to vicious cult.

Granted, as a self-proclaimed agnostic who has never read a Quran, or any other sacred text for that matter, I do

not have a personal stake in the religious side of the matter.

Still, I will always take it personally when I hear of individuals who are willing to burn books in the name of politics or ideology.

Every book repr e s e n t s a w o r l d v i e w.

Whether or not you agree with what you find between its covers, you will always gain something from reading a book.

A book provides us the knowledge of the outside world, certainly, but also knowledge of self.

It teaches and inspires us.

After all, what better way to truly explore your intellect and personality than by finding out what offends you and why?

Or what moves you and why.

By threatening to a destroy a book, of all things, the followers of the Dove World Outreach Church spat in the face of the freedom they claim to cherish.

Those who planned on burning Qurans on Sept.

11 are themselves extrem-

ists; the Taliban also advocates burning books.

Book burning by private citizens is a form of free speech and is thus protected under the First Amendment.

I would not challenge these people’s right to do what they feel they need to do.

Although I find it utterly revolting and abhorrent.

Thankfully, the First Amendment works both ways.

Those who clamored to join in on the church’s “burn a Quran day” are allowed to completely disrespect the freedom I hold dear.

However, I do not have to shut up about the affront.

It is interesting that this ultimate form of censorship was to take place just before the American Library Association will hold Banned Books Week, which is meant to encourage our freedom to read whatever we wish.

Maybe I will pick up a copy of the Quran and see what all the fuss is about.

Wyclef Jean the right choice for Haiti after all?

Kevin Heller responds to Tina Karimi’s editorial regarding Wyclef Jean’s presidential run.

Tina Karimi’s August 30th commentary brought up a number of excellent points regarding celebrities turned politicians, but I still take an opposing vew.

While Wyclef Jean has absolutely no experience as a politician, his celebrity may well be more beneficial

for the Haitian peope than the smoothest career politician.

Ronald Reagan, Jesse Ventura, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Franken, Sonny Bono and many more have all demonstrated that being a celebrity is no disqualification for public office.

One might argue, however, that what Haiti needs is a real politician, not a celebrity.

I propose, however, that Haiti has had “professional” politicians in the past, but to no avail.

Were Wyclef Jean elected president of Haiti, the worst that could happen is that Haiti remains a failed state, as it is already a failed state.

Wyclef Jean’s celebrity status might help raise awareness and money for Haiti; if he fails, the people remain hungry (they already

are), infrastructure remains a disaster (it already is) and the medical and eductional systems remain inadequate (they already are).

While there are certainly flaws with the comparison, when I look at some of the greatest business failures of all time, (Goldman Sachs, AIG, Bear Stearns, etc.) and look at the MILLIONS of dollars paid to executives, I think to myself, “Wow, that

guy made $100 million for screwing up. I have no business experience at all, but I am quite certain I could drive a company into the ground for $50 million.”

Wyclef Jean as President of Haiti would be unconventional.

But it seems to me that conventional solutions have proven ineffectual, so maybe it is time to try unconventional ones.

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The “B” Side

By MANIKA CASTERLINE News editor

Even when seasons change With the end of the Spring ‘10 semester, I was already counting down the days until the Fall ‘10 semester began.

Things would be different after three months away from this Stairmaster of a community college campus.

Time and distance are the culprits to this equation every time.

All the early bird signals were aesthetical in their nature though. So with a banged out hairstyle and black rimmed DKNY spectacles, I embarked on the inevitable evolution that would be Fall ‘10.

The Monitor is not the same publication it was and that’s not to say that we are changing the quality of what you hold in your hands.

Although from now on we are going to be an every other week publication and will be expanding our presence online.

Our web team is launching a new look with all the contents that you already love as well as extras.

The initial step in this gradual change of the extreme Monitor makeover is the look of what you are holding right now.

We bid adieu to the fonts Gills Sans and Times, which are the newspaper equivalents to the sartorial changes I made in June.

Several editors spent the last issue of Spring ‘10 paying tribute to Professor Dude Sir (Bill Parks).

This semester we welcome our new advisor Dick Rogers to our neighborhood.

We haven’t seen any signs of zip up cardigans and sneakers. Although it’s still early on in our working relationship with him.

While the Monitor evolves, remember the power of the press. We’re here to hold people accountable to you, the community that is Ohlone College. Continue to depend on the Monitor.

Sandra Ammons and Claire Ellis of the Death Studies division submitted the following regarding Deaf Awareness Month.

Ohlone College enjoys a national reputation for its excellence in offering programs for Deaf students and hearing students who have interest in learning about American Sign Language and the culture and community where it is used.

Furthermore, the college is committed to celebrating world of cultures, united in learning.

September has been designated as the Deaf Awareness month here in the United States of America, with the last full week in September as ‘Deaf Awareness Week’ by various organizations and agencies.

The purpose of this designation is to bring attention to Deaf people, their language and culture, their contribu-

tions to the society and their issues.

The event also serves as an opportunity to enlighten the public about Deaf people and their community.

During the last week of September, International Week of the Deaf is also observed with Thursday or Friday designated as “International Day of Signed Languages.”

It is no secret that the Deaf people all over the world have been oppressed, marginalized and under-represented.

Their signed languages have been oppressed andforbidden for use in their education.

Deaf people, for years, have been dealing with the pathological label, which brands us as handicap or having a disability.

Deaf Awareness month is often used to remove the negative stigma associated with Deaf people and their

By KATHRYN DIXON

valuation of each property.

At the meeting on Wednesday, the Board received a report from Chet Wang, managing director of Keygent LLC. He said the district had locked in its new bond interest rate at a 43 year low point.

Ohlone’s bond management had produced the highest AA rating with Standard & Poors and Aa2 rating with Moody’s.

AA and Aa2 are both considered to be in the high grade category.

Moody’s noted the District’s sound fiscal position despite the challenging funding environment and “manageable debt levels” as a basis for its high credit rating, which led to this highly favorable refinancing.

The electorate passed the Measure A bond for $150,000,000 in March 2002.

The Measure A funds are now 98 percent depleted according to Michael Calegari, V.P of Administrative Services.

The remaining funds of about $2 million will be spent on a variety of existing projects.

The Board also approved the use of bond funds to pay $300,000 for the legal and consultants’ fees and $175,000 for Ohlone College’s staff costs regarding the closeout costs for Measure A. The Measure A bond has funded various infrastructure projects including the construction of Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology and the new Building 7 for Student Services.

It also paid for increased access to the college for the disabled. Ohlone has the highest

number of deaf students of any community college in California, approximately 185.

The Board recognized the new laboratory for the Deaf in Building 6-105 as the “Evelyn Henderson Deaf Studies Lab”.

Ms. Henderson’s estate funded the laboratory.

The Ohlone District’s high bond rating and excellent bond management regarding the old Measure A bond puts the District in a favorable financial position going into the election of Nov. 2.

Trustee John Weed, after three decades of service to the college, has decided not to run for re-election.

The candidates for Weed’s seat representing Fremont and part of Union City are Ishan Shah and Jan GiovanniniHill.

The clubs that re-chartered include the Asian Pacific American Student Association, or APASA. Also the Crossroads Club, which promotes Christian fellowship is set to re-charter.

M.E.C.H.A., a Hispanic and Latino student association and the Ohlone College

Math League also are in the process of re-chartering.

New clubs included the Puente Club, an extension of the Puente Program.

It provides aid for educationally underrepresented and disadvantaged students.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Taiwanese American Student Associa-

tion During Tuesday’s meeting, there was a moment of confusion regarding the motions process, where a motion is presented, seconded, re-stated and then voted on by the ICC. The Council concluded by going over the Club Days, which will be held

unique language.

It is an excellent opportunity to push for a public campaign in reframing perceptions of Deaf people, and adopting linguistic and cultural model of our community.

During the month and the last week of September, the nation’s Deaf organizations hold events and activities to celebrate “Deafhood” which embraces being Deaf, emphasizes the right to self-identify and supports each Deaf person’s journey to become the best human being they can be.

Many companies, agencies, schools and colleges participate in observing events that support greater understanding and the celebration of Deaf people.

Please feel welcome to attend one or more of the events listed below.

We will all be happy to assist you with information you look for.

For any further inquiries please feel free to contact Deaf Studies Division Dean Genie Gertz at ggertz@ohlone.edu.

Come one, come all!

September 16, 2010, 3:005:00 P.M: Welcome Back Student Reception at the pond area September 20, 2010, 9:30 A.M: Grand Opening of Deaf Studies Lab at Building 6 September 25, 2010, CSD Homecoming at the CSD football field September 30, 2010, All day: International Day of Signed Languages in Sacramento October 1, 2010, 7:00 P.M :Annual “A Feast for the Eyes” event at CSD Little Theatre

Lower property taxes as a result of refinancing bonds on Aug. 19 Staff writer

Property owners in the Ohlone Community College District will see small reductions in their property tax bills over the next 16 years.

The Board refinanced the remaining Measure A refunding bonds on Aug. 19.

The prior bond interest rate of 5.14 percent has now dropped to 3.06 percent. T The new bond will also mature in 16 years.

This will cause a total savings of $3,447,935 to property taxpayers in the Ohlone College District.

Fremont, Newark and part of Union City comprise the district.

The decrease in an individual’s property taxes will vary depending upon the assessed

Four clubs petition to re-charter

By ALEX LYKINS Staff writer

Four Ohlone clubs presented new charters to the Inter Club Council (ICC) at a meeting Tuesday since they missed the deadline to renew their charters last semester.

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Life and Style

By Ashley McKenzie Columnist

Over the break, I went on so many different culinary adventures, I’ve decided to tell you about some of my absolute favorites over the next couple of weeks.

The first place I want to tell you about is called Biscuits & Blues.

This particular adventure was the result of a movie I watched called “Adventures in Babysitting.t” In the movie, a character has to sing in a blues club.

I started thinking about going to a blues club myself, because it looked like it would be an amazing night out.

While researching blues clubs in the Bay Area, rave reviews of Biscuits & Blues kept coming up.

On their website, I discovered that Biscuits & Blues is not only an amazing blues club, but a fantastic restaurant that boasts about many different southern dishes.

I was completely sold after I heard that I not only get a night of great food, but fantastic music as well.

I ended up going on a date and honestly, we had an amazing time.

We saw a great band called Rick Estrin & The Night Cats. They’re a blues band with a kind of a rock twist to their sound.

I haven’t even told you about the best part: the food, which was simply phenomenal.

My date, Paul, lacked previous experience in soul food, so I was really excited to introduce him to the world of southern cuisine, specializing in cuisine from Louisiana.

One of the best parts of the restaurant is that the menu is so extensive that there is something for everyone and every palate.

Paul and I ended up splitting a plate of Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya and it was out of this world! It was perfect sautéed chicken and Andouille Sausage, with flawlessly spiced rice.

Our meal was the perfect complement to the music and the atmosphere.

All-in-all, it was a perfect night.

Photo by David Epperson

Left, two DS Players show their skills to the crowd, while Wrawsome, right, danced their way across stage.

‘All the Way Live’ hits the Ohlone campus

By Felipe Staff writer

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On Sept. 10, hip-hop aficionados gathered at Ohlone College’s outdoor stage in support of a dance event, ‘All the Way Live’.

Sergio Suarez is an Ohlone dance instructor and the organizer of this two day long event.

‘All the Way Live’ featured dance groups ranging from the Go-Go Brothers, originally from Japan, to Ohlone’s Fresh Dynamix.

Their goal is to expose youth and young adults to urban dance, essentially keeping them out of trouble.

Involving the community in dance allows them to socialize, learn and most importantly: have fun.

Proceeds from the show are going to fund a trip for the crews to travel to Nicaragua, which is scheduled for November.

The show started with Fresh Dynamix, an Ohlone group led by Suarez.

The Fresh Dynamix crew excited the audience with their routine, setting the stage for the rest of the night.

Groups that followed included Sou-Con and De La Femme, an all female group.

DJ Lawly Law provided the music for the event.

At the end of the hour, the audience was dismissed for intermission, during which time large numbers of the audience had gathered near the vending booths to showcase dance moves of their own.

A sense of community was preeminent at that time.

The community was united by a sole connection: a love for dance.

After intermission “Track 7”, a young beat boxer, managed to recapture the crowd’s attention.

The set was once again ended with Europe’s “The Final Countdown.”

Project EM, an all male dance company followed suit

and the crowd was once again cheering for more.

DJ Skeme Richards helped usher in the Rock Steady Crew and Session 31 with his fantastic James Brown mix.

The night came to a close with the highlight of the event: the Go-Go Brothers.

Spectators went absolutely insane when they entered the stage.

The crowd’s reaction deemed the event and the entire night a huge success.

Those interested in learning more about the event, go to www.ustream.com.

A recording of the entire event can be found by searching for “ATWL.”

make it up, almost like a missed assignment in school.

People start their fast by waking up early morning before Suhoor/Sehri (sunrise) to eat and then pray. When the fast is broken during Iftar (after sunset), the first thing eaten is a date, which is a tradition, started by the Prophet Mohammad Salah Salim.

The President of the Muslim Student Association (MSA), Billal Hararah said, “It’s like a spring cleaning to renew your soul.”

This is a time when Muslims strive to stay on the righteous path for belief of resulting in becoming a stronger person.

Some denote participating Muslims as being on a “Ramadan high,” because they get a sense of spirituality and purity.

Most Muslim students agree that they are more thankful for what they have because they feel what the less fortunate are going through.

Controversy follows the topic of fasting whenever it appears in conversation or news, not only in regards to religion.

Some think that fasting has no positive aspect, usually taking an approach of health issues.

Others who experience it every year oppose this criticism. They state that Ramadan is a time where families have a chance to eat and pray together—a challenging experience a Muslim family can overcome together.

In addition to the students, Professor of Geography, Ausaf Rahman and Counselor/Advisor of MSA, Nadia Dadgar, both fast and had great excitement for Ramadan.

“Fasting helps a great deal towards moving toward that path of awareness,” Rahman said. Dadgar says her “only wish is for people to be more informed and acknowledge it.”

Common misconceptions of the month amongst peers often lead to students asking

participating students, like Farah Jibran, if it will end their lives.

Jibran responded to this question by explaining her concept of fasting and said, “We show Allah that we are proud of [whom] we are and we can sacrifice anything for him”.

Students like Kubra Seth said, “I still feel energetic and don’t get tired.”

MSA officers, Aisha Sleiman and Marwa Ansari, both agreed that the first few days of fasting are a bit difficult, but after awhile they get used to it.

However, “sometimes the least appealing food becomes the most appealing at this time,” Ansari said.

Ramadan is not meant to be just a practice of fasting: it is supposed to teach Muslims about themselves and about their surroundings.

A three day celebration that is called Eid, follows Ramadan.

A holy month of fasting and prayer

By Hassina Staff writer

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During Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, Muslims fast for 30 days from sunrise to sunset, pray more often, are given the chance to ask for forgiveness and give Zakat (charity).

This is a time Muslims believe they can redefine their inner and outer being, a time where they can feel what the less fortunate are feeling Participating Ohlone College students often feel this way during the holy month of Ramadan.

Fasting is one of the 5 pillars of Islam. The whole purpose of practicing Ramadan is to be dedicated to God, purify the soul, practice selfsacrifice, patience, and most importantly: self-discipline from your desires.

One can skip a day of fast if there is a legitimate reason, such as an illness, but must

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NEWS Threatened student safe Continued from Page 1

•Walk in lighted areas and the incident was reported •Remember to lock your to Campus Police once the car after entering victim got home.

•Consider walking in Fremont police did not ar- groups and contact 911 or rive on the scene until 10 p.m. 659-6111 (Campus Police) According to Chief of Cam- if you see anything unusual. pus Police Services, Safety •Consider adding these and Security, Steve Osawa, numbers to your cell’s speed said that this was the typical dial. procedure in these types of situations.

Upon hearing the news, Osawa sent an email to Ohlone student Stacy Wood Ohlone faculty and adminis- said “I was kind of scared. trators on Tuesday morning. It could’ve happened to me On Wednesday the V.P. of because I go there at night.”

Student Services, Ron TravenStudent Kathleen Macaraeg ick delivered a campus-wide stated that, “I didn’t think that alert regarding what had could happen here.” happened.

“This campus is pretty He warned everyone to take friendly, I feel relatively safe, the following precautions: this story makes me fell a bit less safe,” said student Alex • Be well aware of your sur- Espinoza. roundings at all times The three suspects are

described as the following: suspect one is a black male adult, early 20’s, black hair with cornrows, no facial hair and thin build. The suspect was wearing a yellow shirt and baggy pants.

Suspect two is a black male adult, early 20’s, shaved head and thin build. Suspect two was wearing a white shirt.

Suspect three is a black female adult, unknown age, black shoulder length hair.

Suspect three was wearing dark clothing and a dark jacket.

A suspect was reportedly arrested outside of Hyman Hall on Wednesday Sept. 15.

The Fremont Police department waunavailable to confirm this information at the time of publication.

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Photo by Sarah Hashemi

Store is changing Continued from Page 1

positive words on Follet: CSU East Bay, College of the Desert(where Dr. Browning was previously President), Las Positas, Merrit College and Shasta.

Plan B for Ohlone, should contract talks go sour, is to continue with the in-house operation of the bookstore with all the risks that go with it.

The risk being if the decrease in sales continues,

it would quickly render the bookstore as an unprofitable enterprise and as stated by President Browning, become a risk to the General fund.

“People have their ideas on mom ‘n pop vs. big box businesses, but we need to look at every option we have including privatization of the bookstore,” Calegari said. “I know it can be an emotional issue for a lot of people.”

ASOC discusses senatorial qualifications of Ohlone College.

In order to be qualified as a senator and eligible to join The Associated Students of the ASOC, one must maintain Ohlone College (ASOC) infor- a 2.0 GPA they must be availmation meeting regarding the able Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. qualifications and duties of a They must take at least 5 senator was held on Tuesday units at Ohlone College.

Sep. 7 from 4 to 5 p.m.

A senator is expected to This meeting was manda- attend meetings, hold three tory to all the aspiring senators office hours, be on at least

By : munazza ebitkar Staff writer

two ASOC Standing or Wide committees.

They also obtain two new student discounts for the Student ID Discount Program.

To get involved in the ASOC one must pick up an application at the campus activities window.

The application requires three questions that need to be

answered fully while the petition requires 50 signatures of Ohlone college students that have not signed another petition for another aspiring senator.

One must return the application no later than Sep. 14 by 5 P.M in the Campus Activities window located in Building 7, second floor.

Tahmina Kushan, a freshman currently attending Ohlone College who is interested in a senator position said that she “wants to become a part of the ASOC in order to improve and help the school by listening to the students concerns.”

Kushan also sees ASOC as an advantage to help her become a better public speaker and help her leadership skills in hopes of becoming the ASOC President in the future.

The meeting headed by the ASOC president, Evelyn Choy and the appointed members, first beginning with

an ice breaker where every individual was to introduce themselves.

After the ice breaker, the public was then presented with a power point presentation, that discusses a senators qualification and duties.

Further she explained what the ASOC is and stands for on this campus.

The ASOC’s goal is to help build a bridge between the students and the Ohlone administrators.

It is also in charge of many activities, events and programs that occur throughout the year.

Their mission statement is “The Associated Students of Ohlone College exist to represent student needs, wants and concerns.”

The first ASOC meeting is on Sept. 21.

This meeting is open to the public, on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 7101.

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Men’s Soccer soaring

By Kevin Yin Sports writer After a rough start to the 2010 campaign, the Ohlone College men’s soccer team is beginning to pick up the pace.

The Renegades completed an undefeated three-game homestand with a 3-2 victory over Monterey Peninsula College on Tuesday.

The result of the MPC match brings Ohlone to a 4-2 record on the season, and gives the squad momentum as they prepare for their only back-toback road games of the season.

Ohlone travels to play Gavilan College in Gilroy this Friday, and then faces Mission College in Santa Clara on Sept. 24.

On the surface, the results from season’s first three games

September 16 NEW YORK Travel class leaves May 26th for 8 nights in the Big Apple, 3 transferable units and fun, see Broadway shows, museums, ground zero, food, celebrities and much more!

Mark Nelson is taking his 10th trip with students and their friends (about $1140 with 4 to a room)please contact mnelson@ohlone.edu or see him in SC221 for more information.

16 Safety Committee room 5109 at 3 p.m.

16 Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) meeting room SC-116 at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. Events could include, bowling, movies, gay events, and student led conversations about current issues. For more information contact Mark Nelson at mnelson@ohlone.edu 17 Men’s Water Polo away vs. Delta Tournament all day in Delta 17 Men’s Soccer away vs.

Gavilan College in Gavlin at 2:30 p.m.

17 Science seminar: Internships Ohlone students describe their internship experiences in room 3201 at 1 p.m.

17 Men’s soccer away vs.

Gavilan College at 2:30 p.m.

were hardly encouraging.

Ohlone dropped their season opener at West Hill College 2-4, but rallied in their next game with a 2-1 victory against Shasta College before getting blown out 8-1 by Marin.

However, Head Coach Jan Eric Nordmo indicated before the season that he anticipated the possibility of a slow start.

With new players, Nordmo predicted there might be some difficulties in working out lineups.

After getting dismantled by Marin, Ohlone had the luxury of three straight home games, and they took advantage of it.

First, they defeated Mission College 4-1 on Tuesday, then, on Sept. 10 the Renegades beat Merritt College 4-0, before beating Monterey.

17 Women’s soccer away vs. Canada College at 4 p.m.

18 Men’s water polo away vs. Delta Tournament, all day.

18 Women’s volleyball away vs. Lassen College at 1 p.m.

20 GRAND OPENING: Evelyn Henderson Deaf Studies lab. Meet in the Quad at 10 a.m.

20 General Education Subcommittee meeting in room 7104 at 3 p.m.

21 Soul Surge open mic at the central hub, Newark campus at noon.

21 TechComm meeting in room 1406 at 2 p.m.

Photo by David Epperson

The Renegades have been streaking throughout their three-game homestand.

“We’re still a little bit behind where I’d like for us to be,” Nordmo said after the win against Mission. “I don’t want to put too much pressure on players. We’ve identified our starting 11 now; we’re training that starting 11 on a more frequent basis. I think we’re going to be in a position to play really well.”

Certainly, the Monterey 21 Inter Club Council (ICC) meeting in room 7101 at 2:30 p.m.

21 Women’s water polo home vs. River College at 3:30 pm.

21 ASOC meeting in 7101 at 4 p.m.

21 Women’s soccer home vs. Las Positas College at 4 p.m.

22 Bingo in the cafeteria at 12 noon 22 Women’s Volleyball away vs. Cosumnes River College at 1 p.m.

23 Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) meeting room SC116 at 3:30 p.m. To learn more contact Mark Nelson.

game was not the kind of decisive victory that Ohlone enjoyed against Mission or Merritt. Ohlone fell behind in this game 2-1, but consecutive goals by sophomore forward George Mayer and determined second half defense earned a 3-2 win.

Ohlone has now proven conclusively that they can play well at home; now they

must prove that their new found momentum has legs.

The Renegades are undefeated on their home field this year, but winless on the road, having been outscored 12-3 in their two road contests this season alone.

Ohlone returns home on Tueday, Sept. 28 when they take on rival Monterey Peninsula College.

SPORTS Unhappy homecoming for volleyball September 16, 2010 monitor 8

7th Inning Stretch

By Kyle Nordeen

Sports writer

Ring of Trust The road to a championship is never easy, especially while being a student athlete.

Balancing athletics with academics requires a lot of dedication, and its something the Ohlone Renegades baseball team managed last season.

The Renegades ended 2010 on a high note, ranking as high as third in the nation and winning State.

But it’s the championship rings, reminiscent of World Series hardware, that the Renegades have their eyes set on again.

Interim head coach Julian Russell summed up the 2010 season in one word: Trust.

“We want all the players to trust and believe in each other,” he said. “You have to build chemistry early, especially between the returners and new guys.”

Using exercises such as the Baseball Olympics were essential to the team’s success last year. The ultimate goal is for the players to reach a point where they rely on each other, providing the coaches a unique feeling of pride.

That trust was tested in the state championship game in Fresno last May against the San Mateo Bulldogs.

Ohlone fell behind 6-0 in the second inning, but responded quick, scoring four runs in the bottom of the second, and eventually taking the lead in the seventh in the Renegades 16-10 win.

“It’s something you hope for, dream for, work for,” Russell added.

After some early wins against quality teams Russell knew that a championship was possible, with this final victory allowing him a sigh of relief. “For the players it is a feeling of pure joy and excitement. For the coaches it is more a feeling of relief.”

Hopes are high again this year for the Renegades who look to repeat in 2011.

Volleyball suffers first loss of season after fiveset thriller at home

By jeff weisinger Editor-in-chief

A 3-0 start is definitely something that the Ohlone Volleyball team is proud of; considering that it’s been a while since the Lady Renegades started the season undefeated after three games.

A 4-0 start could’ve been “the talk of the town.”

However, after Wednesday night’s five-set loss against Columbia College, the Lady Renegades will have to settle for a 3-1 start going into their upcoming five-game road trip beginning on Saturday.

“With any team, I think anybody comes into the home opener pretty anxious and excited,” said Ohlone head coach Jeremy Peñaflor.

The Lady Renegades looked sharp in thei first set at home, defeating the Claimjumpers 25-16. Ohlone fought back after trailing 11-9 midway through, but eventually took charge and tied the game at 12-all off of a Jayme Leftridge block and took the go-ahead 13-12 lead off of an ace by Cassandra Ang. However, it slowly began to fall apart in the second set.

After starting set number two with a 3-1 lead, the Claimjumpers and Lady Renegades fought for the lead back and forth as the second set saw the score tied on 10 different

Photo by Alex Glanville

Above, Joleen Croce dives to save the ball and keep the play alive as both Jayme Leftridge and Brenda Calara look on. Below, Stephanie Cao stretches and dives to also keep the play alive against Columbia Wednesday night. occcasions with Columbia eventually taking charge with a go-ahead 18-17 lead, and went on a 5-1 run toward the end of the set on their way to a 25-19 win in set two.

The Claimjumpers would take set three in a runaway in a 24-17 win, going up 2-1 in the five-set game.

The Lady Renegades saw a 2-1 lead vanish as miscommunication led to Columbia winning the third set in a runaway 25-17.

“Ball control wasn’t great in the second and third game,” Peñaflor added.

“There was definitely a lack of communication (in the third set),” said sophomore Stephanie Cao. The Lady Renegades would find themselves down again in the fourth set as Columbia took an early 6-2 lead to open

the fourth, however a serving error by the Claimjumpers and clutch kills by the Lady Renegades gave Ohlone their first lead since leading 2-1 in set three.

Leftridge and Cao led the way for the Lady Renegades to come back and keep the lead after breaking a 12-all tie off back-to-back kills by Cao, who would also clinch the set and force a fifth set with her game-winning kill as Ohlone

won 25-23.

“We really wanted it, but once we had them by five, we got a little comfortable,” Leftridge added.

But Columbia proved too much in the end, taking the fifth and final set 15-9.

“We just brush this off,” Leftrdige added.

This is not conference so we just see this as practice and we go out and play harder the next time.”

Women’s soccer falls in home opener

By TUSHAR DESPANDE Staff Writer

After the Lady Renegades’ loss to Modesto College last Thursday, expectations were that the team would come firing back at their home opener.

Their opponent, Diablo Valley College, took away any hope of a comeback in the Lady Renegades 2-1 loss Tuesday afternoon.

The first half of the match was mainly back and forth action with several shot-on-goal attempts. Both goalkeepers showed tremendous awareness by blocking shots which would have otherwise scored points.

Diablo Valley College had a higher time of possession during the first half, mainly due to solid play by their defense.

Not only did they intercept passes by Ohlone, but took full advantage when the Lady Renegades kicked the ball out of bounds and made blind passes. DVC showed great ball control skills and rarely allowed a member of the Lady Renegades an opportunity to steal.

The Lady Renegades’ formation lacked organization throughout the first half. They also made some mistakes which cost them, including bad tackles and a hand ball.

In addition, there were several occasions where a member of the Lady Renegades had the ball but was outnumbered

by DVC defenders. Due to formation issues, it was hard to pass the ball and avoid turnovers.

Things turned around for

both teams in the second half.

Within the first five minutes, DVC scored the first goal of the match. Shortly afterwards, Ohlone answered back with a goal of their own, tying the score at one.

The Lady Renegades showed more energy during the second half. They displayed better ball control skills but still lacked defense, allowing DVC to score the go-ahead goal. The Lady Renegades nearly had a second goal, but was ruled as offsides, negating what would have been another game-tying goal for Ohlone.

Players on both teams showed great intensity during the match. Many tackle and steal attempts were made, causing collisions between players and goalkeepers. One

tackle, however, did lead to a yellow card for the Lady Renegades. From that moment, the Lady Renegades began playing more conservatively, but at the same time, tried not to give DVC too much breathing room.

Diablo Valley College handed the Ohlone Lady Renegades their second loss off the season. If the Lady Renegades can fix the issues that contributed to the loss, they can certainly improve from their 2-2 record.

It should be noted that even though this match did not go the Lady Renegades’ way, they certainly put up a fight until the final whistle.

The Lady Renegades travel to Cañada College in Redwood City on Friday to take on the Colts.