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March 8, 2012
Education budget cuts protest ends in 72 arrests in Sacramento By MANIKA CASTERLINE Editor-in-Chief MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY, DEEBA NABIZAD and HEATHER HEGEMAN Staff writers
Thousands of students and faculty traveled to Sacramento Monday for the March in March to protest fiscal cuts to state education and the continuing rise in tuition outside the Capitol Building. The crowd of 10,000, according to protest organizers was primarily non-violent. However, as the day progressed tensions came to a critical breaking point and led to the arrests of 72 people for not leaving the Capitol despite being warned to do so. At 1 p.m., demonstrators moved into the rotunda of the Capitol and began awakening leftover sentiments from the global Occupy movement in the fall, essentially staging an Occupy Education in Sacramento. Protestors made demands such as calling for Gov. Jerry Brown to reinstate the state’s Educational Master Plan that would make education a right and be free for those who wish Continued on Page 4
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Approximately 10,000 demonstrators descended on the Capitol on Monday for the March in March education protests.
Board examines controversial Task Force recommendations By MANIKA CASTERLINE Editor-in-Chief
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The 22 recommendations dramatically changes the community college system and permits a limited definition of success.
As the 22 California Student Success Task Force (SSTF) recommendations progress on the road to the state Legislature, the Ohlone College Board of Trustees looked at the unintended consequences of the proposals during its March 7 meeting. President Gari Browning advised the Board to vote against the SSTF recommendations because while as a whole, Ohlone is compliant in principle, there is at least one issue wrong with every recommendation. The package of recommendations has caused an uproar from students and education advocates because it calls for an overhauling of the community college system by implementing measures such as a student success score card and prioritizing registration for first-time students. Jim Wright, vice president
of academic affairs, argued that the task force is not an education bill, but rather a political bill. Ron Travenick, who serves as the vice president of student services echoed Wright’s perspective. The discussion focused around implementation and whether it would strip away the mission of the community college system as set for by the state Higher Education Master Plan. Ohlone student Kevin Feliciano, who is the Student Senate president for California community colleges and a member of the task force, said, “There were 22 days of recommendation understanding” dedicated to spreading the knowledge about the task force. He admitted that there was not enough time given between SSTF drafts to inform students. The organization that Feliciano represents advocates on
behalf of the 2.6 million community college students. Its governing board has officially voted in favor of 11 out of the 22 recommendations. Scott Lay, president of the California Communtiy College League’s organization, supported four of the 22 recommendations. California Community College Chancellor Jack Scott oversaw the task force and is a vocal proponent of its findings. He is set to retire Sept. Scott has been in the chancellor position since January 2009. The SSTF was put together as part of a mandate by SB1143 and was created by Carol Liu (D-Glendale) who calls for outcome-based education funding. Outcome-based funding would mean that funding would be based on how many students are enrolled in a class based on the census date. The board will vote on support for against the SSTF recommendations on March 14.
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the issue at hand. We are blessed with the gifts of being able to speak to Standing up for equality, others and gain perspective of change and for simply what the world around us. is right has been a recurring We should never take those theme in protest rallies around precious small, yet powerful the world. gifts, for granted. Whether it was women When we are not exercising striving for their right to vote our right for change with our during the women’s suffrage opinions vocally and remainmovement in 1848 or politi- ing anonymous, we lose every cally active students attempt- protest we fight for. ing to cease budget cuts in Many may argue that a schools, many individuals mass of people marching at both in the past and present a rally without identifying day made sure their voices themselves is still significant. were heard, while some chose I commend those who are to protest anonymously. brave enough to attend a rally, When people attend a pro- but I applaud those who inteltest rally, their main objective ligently and persuasively conis to make a difference. vey their opinions at protests. Another important key eleLets take the mask off of ment to a protest rally is per- our face and remove the duck suading others vocally to agree tape from our mouths and let with one’s personal outlook on our voices, proudly, be heard. By ISABELLA OHLMEYER
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Are Tasers less than lethal weapons? By JOE NICHOLS
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When law enforcement officers are faced with unruly suspect, they have several choices to subdue the suspect. Officers can use pepper spray, which requires theofficer to be in close proximity to the suspects thus putting themselves at greater risk for injury. The baton is another option to help officers to gain control over a subject. The baton would cause injuries of the bones and skull. The third option the Taser came into wide spread use in the 1990s. The modern Taser works in two modes. One mode shoots two electrodes into the flesh of the suspect. The electrodes stay connected to the weapon via two thin copper wires that conduct the high voltage low amperage charge into the body of the suspect thus causing incapacitation. The second mode called the drive stun, this mode causes
fered minor injuries mostly from the barbs on the electrodes. Of the three people that suffered major injuries, two of them were caused by falls. The third suffered from a rapid breakdown of muscle tissue a condition called rhabdomyolysis. While painful the condition is not life threatening if treated. Research conducted by Stanford University shows that if they subject is healthy and not under the influence the chances of major injury is remote. PHOTO COURTSEY OF FOTOPEDIA.COM Another protection is the Taser’s black box-type device that records how many times pain due to the fact that the for police. electrical current is applied The Taser is the safest and how long the trigger is directly to the skin’s surface. alternative to guns, batons pulled. Police officials during an Many studies show that and pepper spray for both the investigation can review this although there is some an- officers and suspects. ecdotal evidence that Tasers According to a study con- information and judge whethdirectly cause serious injury ducted by Dr. William Boz- eror not the officer acted with to subjects, it’s only a small eman of the Wake Forest excessive force. This is why that the Taser, percentage over all. University Medical School Police need to be able to says of the 1,201 reported less although controversial, redefend themselves without than 1 percent of the subjects mains the best choice for killing the suspect. experienced serious injuries. police as a less than lethal The Taser has provided this The other 99 percent suf- weapon.
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By ALLEN KRIMMEL Staff writer
Reading a Dr. Seuss book during childhood seems to have become a quintessential part of American culture. Unfortunately, the lack of originality of Hollywood in recent years has caused major production companies to dig deep enough to adapt the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss PHOTO COURTESY/ UNIVERSAL PICTURES and put their own spin on it. The most recent adaptation The protagonist of the film, immediately heads out of which opened in theaters on Ted (voiced by Zac Efron), town to find a person known March 2, was “The Lorax.” wants to impress a very as the Once-ler (voiced Ed The film takes place in a special girl by the name of Helms), who is the only town called “Thneedville,” Audrey (voiced by Taylor person who knows what a town in which almost Swift) in the hopes that she happened to the trees. Once Ted finally meets the everything is made of plastic, will marry him. and there are no trees. Air For her birthday, Audrey Once-ler he explains how is something that must be wishes to have a tree of he had caused the death of bought in a bottle in order to her own, as she has never all trees, and how he had breathe. seen one in her life. Ted summoned the being who
speaks for all of the trees, the Lorax (voiced by Danny DeVito), and how he had failed to listen to him. The film somewhat portrays the strong message of the need to preserve what little we have left of nature today, and that by succumbing to greed it only hurts the people around you. Unfortunately, the plot gets quite convoluted along the way. The film loses sight of what Dr. Seuss was originally trying to convey about corporate greed. When the plot focuses on the Once-ler and his time in the forest, the film takes a large step backwards. The film almost entirely focuses on the silliness of the
forest animals and simply relies on the “cute-ness factor” to keep the audience entertained, particularly appealing to children. Then of course there is the unnecessary love story, which also shows Ted coming to the conclusion far too late that perhaps we shouldn’t do things to benefit only ourselves, but for society as a whole. Despite high production values, a great voice cast and a couple catchy musical numbers, “The Lorax” ultimately fails to leave you with the message that the book had originally intended. However this movie is generally geared to appeal to a younger audience, and in that respect, it is a success.
Expelliarmus! Ohlone students prepare theater version of ‘A Very Potter Musical’ By ISABELLA OHLMEYER Staff writer
Two Ohlone College students will star in a humorous parody of the “Harry Potter” books and films in “A Very Potter Musical” on March 16 to 18 at Faith Ringgold School in Hayward. Ohlone chemistry major Mike Tran will star as the adorable dorky character, Ron Weasley. Tran said that his stage character is not a far stretch from his personal characteristics. “I can definitely related myself to Ron. In the show he is a giant dork and eats all the time. I feel that this is ‘me’ as well,” Tran said. “I’m playing Neville Longbottom, who is nerdy, goofy and just a tad awkward. That essentially describes me, so I love playing the part,” said Matt Busbee. Both Ohlone students’ friends encouraged them to audition for the local
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“A Very Potter Musical” cast sings at an event to raise money for the show.
show. According to the “A Very Potter Musical” Castro Valley website, “We are a group of local youth that love Harry Potter and theater. Our loves came together when we found a video on YouTube of ‘A Very
Potter Musical.’ ” The quote summarizes the unified love the cast has for theater in general and for the play they are all participating in together. On the website, publicbroadcasting.net, it said the original cast of “A Very Potter Musical” performed the two-act musical for free in April at the University of Michigan and posted the video on YouTube. Darren Criss, star of “Glee,” portrayed Harry Potter in the original “A Very Potter Musical” and also wrote the music and lyrics to the show. Little did he know, “A Very Potter Musical” was a viral sensation and soon inspired individuals worldwide to someday perform in the same musical. Tran said that there was “only one other performance showcase of the musical and that was at Monte Vista High
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Amelia Loredo (Hermione), Kristin Hwang (Pansy) and Laura Portillo (Crabbe) posing for a publicity photo during a rehearsal of a fundraiser event for “A Very Potter Musical.”
School in Danville.” “This show is totally awesome. Everyone in the show is highly dedicated and I hope everyone gets a chance to see it,” Tran said. Admission to the show is free, but there is a $10 dona-
tion for those sitting in the VIP area and $5 donation for those seated in the non-VIP area. To reserve seats, call (510) 862-0987. To find out more about the parody, visit www. avpmcv.org for further information.
Brass Band presents an array of old and new By ASHLEY LAM Features editor
Ohlone’s Brass Band, formerly known as the Mission Peak Brass Band, will present an array of upbeat music ranging from opera overtures to George Gershwin and the Beatles on March 9 at 8 p.m. Jackie Whitehouse, a faculty of the Ohlone Music Department, said that this group of 30 musicians directed by Tony Clements rehearses every Tuesday night at Kennedy High School. Laura Shea-Clark, both a cornet player and advisory for the board of the Mission
Peak Brass Band, said, “The mission of the Mission Peak Brass Band, a member-driven musical organization, is to entertain its audiences with a wide variety of musical styles in the brass band tradition.” “We will present high quality musical performances that display the unique sound and style of a British style brass band. In addition, we will provide the opportunity for Bay Area brass and percussion players to learn and develop their brass band skills,” said Shea-Clark. The Brass Band is extensive in its instrumental diversity. “The Mission Peak Brass
Band, under the direction of Tony Clements, is a brass and percussion ensemble formed in the British Brass Band tradition, utilizing the following instruments: Bb Cornets, Eb Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Eb Tenor Horns (instead of Horns in F), Euphoniums and Baritones, Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Bb and Eb Basses and 3 percussionists,” said Shea-Clark. This year it is expected that there will be around 100 attendees, coming from all age groups. “Any age and musical interest would enjoy the concert, and it’s a mix of classical and
popular,” said Shea-Clark. There will be a wide range of lighthearted music played at the upcoming concert later this month. The music that will be played includes live played songs in tribute to the classic oldies in addition to some modern-day popular music. “Our concert features toe tapping, fun music, including ‘Sweet Georgia Brown,” ‘Cartoon Music,’ ‘Beatles Go Brass,’ ‘Suite from Porgy and Bess’ and ‘Dance of the Tumblers.’ Cliff Mercer will be our soloist for the evening, playing “Send in the Clowns” on
flugelhorn, said Shea-Clark. “I would recommend anyone attend the concert that likes band music or brass ensembles. There is a lot of good music out there that people should hear.” “The Brass Band is a very good group and plays a lot of different styles of music so there’s something for everyone,” said Whitehouse. Tickets can be purchased now at the Ohlone Smith Center Box Office. Ohlone staff and faculty admission tickets costs $10, adult tickets cost $15 and admission is $8 for children under 12.
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Chemistry program breaks down the process of molecular modeling
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Grant shows the traditional ball and stick method of modeling and said that the Spartan Model makes things easier for students. By MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY Staff writer
Professor Maru Grant demonstrated free interactive software that will make chemistry’s molecular modeling easier for students during a science seminar. The Spartan Molecular Modeling software is an interactive electronic modeling kit for students. Instead of trying to draw molecules on paper or using the traditional ball and stick model, a student can interactively learn about molecular structure and models on their laptops. “[It’s] not just making molecules, the beauty is that it calculates the extra properties and saves you time,” Grant said.
The Spartan Model allows students to make simple and complex molecular models. The software provides various three-dimensional models like tube style, ball and stick, space filling and maps of electrostatic energy. With the different models, students are able to enlarge, shrink and move around molecules to find specific properties. These properties range from the distance of bond links to the dipole moment and even estimates the infrared spectrum. Grant illustrated several examples of how the software is easy to use and the simplicity of the menus. By clicking on a molecular group and combining molecules such as a hydrogen molecule and two oxygen molecule to make water, a student
can find the angle between the hydrogen and oxygen, where the dipole moment is located, as well as other properties he or she would want to know. Ohlone College’s chemistry department received a grant and bought a license for the Spartan Model software for the school. “You [students] can play Spartan Model anywhere on a laptop,” said Grant. She passed around a signup sheet that provided a free access code for every student who signed up. With the provided access code students can download the software from the Internet. For Windows users can go to http://downloads.wavefun. com/SpartanModelv2.exe and for Mac users can go to http:// downloads.wavefun.com/ Mac/SpartanModelv2.exe.
The Spartan Model license ends in November 2012. “If many students are using it, we can possibly get another license for the next year,” said Grant. “This software will be very helpful,” said a current organic chemistry student Sherry Fann, who said she wished she had it sooner. Chemistry 102 Professor Yvette Niccolls said that “a decade ago the Spartan software existed but it is now made to be user-friendly and at any level there is something fun to practice and learn. Other software in the lab computers is powerful, said Grant, but “it’s too powerful and students are intimidated by it.” For more information contact Grant at mgrant@ohlone. edu.
High tech crimes dissected in world forum By SCOTT PEGUEROS Staff writer
In the modern age of technology with an advancement seemingly coming out every other month, tech users may go through three types of cellphones in just six months. Technology is rapidly improving and the internet is getting faster and more advanced. There is one big question whenever someone logs into their accounts: Is it safe? Alameda County District
Attorney Nancy O’Malley came to Ohlone with the purpose of educating the common college students who use laptops and other devices almost 24/7, on just how vulnerable technology can make the common person. As the District Attorney, O’Malley is the head of the Alameda County Office that reviews and prosecutes criminal violators, thereby protecting victims and restoring what they have lost. According to O’Malley, for every victim of identity theft
$25 million was returned in restitution last year. Unfortunately there are still identity thieves who are still at large committing scams through the very tool people use most: the internet. Valuable information can be drawn from others such as credit or debit card information, passwords to accounts, biometric data like fingerprints, and even a mother’s maiden name. O’Malley said that Superior Courts never ask past or potential jurors for information,
be it personal or financial. If they do ask for any of that information it is a juror’s scam. Another safety tip from O’Malley is to set up a Fraudulent Alert on credit cards and use credit unions to give reports, the point is to be vigilant. O’Malley said “Before you use the internet, take time to understand the risk and learn how to spot potential problems… make sure to think before hitting the send button.” For more information visit alcoda.org.
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to access higher education. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom sat among those gathered in the rotunda and listened to marchers’ concerns and the solutions they believe will help close the revenue gap, such as passing the “Millionaire’s Tax” initiative that will be on the ballot in November. Despite the turn for the worst in the evening, the March in March garnered the attention of California legislators and asserted needs that are not being met.For a generation charged with being so engrossed in technology that
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‘We have to say enough is enough.’ --Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom
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Left: Students’ picket signs expressed their frustration through expletives and a literary reference to a series that defined a generation.
VINCENT PALMIER /THE GUARDSMAN
Left: Protesters staged a sit-in in the hall of the Capitol as CHP stood guard. Above: In the morning, protestors including Ohlone’s Kevin Feliciano (right) marched from nearby Raley Field to the steps of the JAMES FANUCCHI /THE GUARDSMAN Capitol.
wage battle in the halls of state Capitol it seems to lose interpersonal communications, the crowd did’t have a problem. Participants chatted, laughed and shared in the excitement of fighting for a common cause. Speakers raised the students’ spirits and addressed their concerns about the direction that the education system is heading in. Participants chanted, “pay us back,” “for our future” and “si se puede.” Newsom told the crowd, “We have to say enough is enough.” Kelvin Ho, a microbiology major, has been in Ohlone Col-
lege for three years now and although he hopes to transfer soon, he expects to stay at Ohlone College for about another two to three years due to the current education cuts. “I have some friends who can’t even go to school because they can’t afford it. I remember paying $16 to $20 for a unit at Ohlone and now it’s $36. I don’t have a job; how can I be a full-time student if I can’t pay for my classes?” said Ho. Economics major Glenn Gillen said, “That’s the reason why I go to community college, to save money.”
In Fall 2011, Ohlone College’s tuition increased by $10 and it is set to increase from $36 per unit to $46 beginning this summer. Ann Formento “thought it was going to be just college students and that she was surprised to see “a great wave of people of different ages.” Just walking through the sea of individuals, participants could catch verses of a variety of revolutionary songs as well as bits of folk music from the mainstays of young activism, drum and guitar circles. Wayne Takakuwa, Ohlone College counselor, heard that
“around 120 people signed up.” “[The] main thing is to voice everyone’s opinion and get as many people to join,” Takakuwa said. On the ride to Sacramento, some students slept or some met new friends while others were delayed by a broken latch on an emergency escape window. A third of the Ohlone delegation made it only to the Safeway parking lot in Pleasanton before needing to stop and wait for a replacement bus. Despite the delay, students and faculty on that bus were
still enthusiastic about the march. “Even though we were late, I’m glad we just made it to show our support,” said Liz Rard, a faculty member from Ohlone. Shortly after 2 p.m., the crowd began to thin as long caravans of students left winding through the streets of Sacramento and back to their waiting buses. For some though it was not enough. One especially passionate protester with a megaphone raged: “We are chasing nothing by walking away.”
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The Soul Surge audience applauded and supported the acts of the performers.
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Students live it up at Ohlone’s ‘Soul Surge’ By MARRA-MARRIE MAGSAKAY Staff writer
Ohlone College’s Soul Surge, an open mic event, livened up the cafeteria on March 1. With 27 performances, which exceeded the 24-spot limit, welcomed students and staff with non-stop entertainment. At 11 a.m., Soul Surge host Anthony Amboy warmed up the event with a hand fill of students. From noon to 1 p.m., the cafeteria looked as if it
needed some traffic control. Because this was the first Soul Surge of the spring semester, many of the performers were first- timers along side with experienced performers. “It is the perfect event,” said Anna Harren, student poet, “where you can express yourself.” Singer and guitarist, Zack Levy described himself “the Open Mic Wingman.” Levy performed twice, and his second performance was a four-chord medley of “Earth Angel,” “Blue
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Performers brought out laughs and cheers from students.
Moon,” “In The Jungle” and “Heart Soul.” A triad consisting of a singer, Brianda Goyos, and two guitarists, Michelle Ganoung and Darryl San Pedro, performed a twist on Adele’s “Someone Like You.” The group “practiced for about eight times,” said Goyos. They met in a guitar class and have been jamming since. “It is fun to perform,” said Ganoung, “even if people are not paying attention.” Another performer, Gabe Ocampo, is a self-taught beat boxer. He put his own spin to “Pure Imagination.” This event makes Ohlone College “feel like a community,” said Ocampo. “It’s right on campus where students can show what they got.” Mat Weber, singer and guitarist, made performing look natural and simple. However after his debut, Weber said otherwise. MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY / MONITOR “I was nervous for my first Dancer Karyn Pandong does what she loves while big gig,” he said. In addition to his nerves, May Moya beat-boxes. “I forgot about Soul Surge,” “Open mic is really A spoken word performer, Weber said, “but I had my May Moya, revealed her important. You can say guitar for class and thought, hardships of living with her what you want to say,” said ‘why not?’ Moya. bisexuality.
Ohlone students hit the lights in ETC contest By HEATHER HEGEMAN Staff writer
What happens when a few creative geniuses come together to create one amazing video? The Ohlone Theater And Dance Department could receive a new lighting control console. A small group of Ohlone students from the Theater and Dance Department entered a competition that began in October. They hope it will end on
March 23 with Ohlone being in the top three and the recipient of one of three demo-stock EOS-line consoles priced at around $20,000 each. However much of the results depend on votes from the public. “The lighting console is a much needed technological upgrade for us and it is a super valuable piece of equipment for us in an industry that frequently updates its technology,” said
Wilson Zhang, who starred in the video and was also part of the core production crew that included Samantha Livesay, Thomas J Hoffman, and Alan Holladay. The 2:36-second video, which begins in drab black and white and ends in high energy and an array of bright colors. Zhang said that the total time it took to make the short video took the production crew six days to make.
Zhang said that this is the first time he had ever created a video like this but it is inspired by his old music videos. According to the ETC website videos are judged by panel on their content and “ETC-ness,” with ETC representing enthusiasm, talent and creativity. With 60 percent of the winning decision being based on judges opinions, it leaves 40 percent in the
hands of online community. This is where the Ohlone theater fans come into play. Zhang said, “I would like to remind Ohlone students that it is very important to get as many votes as we can.” To vote, go online, to watch the video and “like” the submission. All voting must be done online by the deadline March 23. Visit http://www.showusyouretc.com/movie32.aspx to check out the video and vote.
EVENTS 8 - Transfer Options in Nursing (Transfer Workshop) Newark Campus, NC 2115 Noon 8 - Sustainability Committee Meeting Room NC-1317, Newark campus; Room 7104, Fremont campus Noon 8 - Men’s Baseball - Canada College (away) 2 p.m. 8 - Women’s Softball - De Anza College (home) 3 p.m. 8 - Student Repertory Theatre, One Act Plays, Bill I NUMMI Studio Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College 8 p.m. 9 - Bay Area UCLA Transfer Day Building 3, Room 3201 9 a.m. 9 - Professional Development Committee Meeting Room 7108, Building 7, first floor 1:30 p.m. 9 - Mission Peak Brass Band Jackson Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College 9 p.m. 9 - Student Repertory Theatre, One Act Plays, Bill I NUMMI Studio Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College 8 p.m. 10 - Men’s Basketball CCCAA Championships in Sacramento All day 10 - Women’s Basketball CCCAA Championships in Sacramento All day 10 - Ohlone College March Madness Softball Tournament in Fremont All day
10 - Ohlone College Super Flea Market Parking Lots E and H, Ohlone College, Fremont campus $2 parking fee 8 a.m. 10 - Men’s Baseball - Hartnell College (away) Noon 11 - Ohlone Wind Orchestra Jackson Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College 2 p.m. 11 - Ohlone Symphony Orchestra Jackson Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College 5 p.m.
15 - Women’s Softball - Cabrillo College (home) 3 p.m. 16 - 18th Annual High School Theatre Festival Jackson Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College All day 16 - Men’s and Women’s Swim/Dive - Chabot / Las Positas (home) 2 p.m. 17 - Men’s Baseball - Monterey Peninsula College (home) Noon 17 - Women’s Softball College of San Mateo (home) 1 p.m.
12 - General Education Subcommittee Meeting Room 7104, Building 7, first floor, Fremont campus 3 p.m. 12 - Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting Room 7101, Building 7, first floor, Fremont campus 4:30 p.m. 13 - HIV Testing Clinic Student Health Center, Room 7302, Building 7, third floor, Fremont campus 11 a.m.
26 - College Council Meeting Room 7101, Building 7, first floor, Fremont campus 3 p.m. 26 - Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting Room 7101, Building 7, first floor, Fremont campus 4:30 p.m.
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He also traveled the country and put on clinics for the coaches of club, high school and university teams. With his assistance, the first high school league was developed with division play on the North Island as well as on the South Island and culminating with a national championship game. He also helped with the development of the New Zealand Professional Basketball League, according to his biography. John Peterson, the current Ohlone Men’s Basketball coach, said, “Dick is a great friend, resource and mentor.” Walsh currently resides in Palm Springs and enjoys playing golf and tennis. He also has his own business that makes that makes sports apparel for Ohlone.
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coach Jack Croghan dies
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Ohlone starting pitcher David Hart didn’t get any support as the baseball team lost 5-3 to Diablo Valley College on Feb. 24. Diablo Valley College jumped out a 3-1 lead after just four innings of play. In the top of the seventh inning after a lead-off single and an infield error DVC had runners on first and second with one out. The following batter smashed a double to left center field to give Diablo Valley a fourrun lead. Ohlone attempted a comeback in the bottom of the eighth. With one out No. 10 Matt Owens singled, followed by No. 20 LJ Kalawaia’s base hit. They were left standing on base after the next batter struck out, followed by a ground ball to second base for the final out of the inning. “Our pitching staff is do-
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LJ Kalwaia gets the second-base hit of the eighth inning during an attempt at an Ohlone comeback, but the team lost to Diablo Valley College 5-1.
ing a great job keeping us in the ballgame and giving us a chance to win,” Coach Russell said. “We’re giving up to many
free bases, errors, walks, hit by pitch, little things like that, we’re not quite there yet. “We have one of the most completive non-conference
schedules in Northern California. There’s only two teams that did not make the Northern California playoffs last year,” Russell said.
Lady Bear Cubs beat Lady Renegades By THOMAS PHY Staff writer
Junior college basketball is a constant turnover from season to season, and another turnover is about to unfold for the Lady Renegades as their season came to an end Feb. 29. Coming off a big win over College of the Redwoods in the second round of the CCCAA Women’s Basketball Northern California Regionals, Ohlone’s 65-51 home loss to fifth seeded Santa Rosa Junior College was a rough way to end a promising year for the Lady Renegades. Santa Rosa came into the game with a 23-6 overall record and a first-place finish in the Big 8 division. Their strong record proved true as the visitors got on top of Ohlone early, going into the half with a 36-29 lead.
A lack of size on the boards proved to be costly as Ohlone’s small guards got beaten all night on the boards. “We knew if we didn’t rebound the ball on the defensive side, it would be hard for us to win that game,” Head Coach Julia Allender said. “We gave up close to 30 offensive rebounds.” Ohlone was never quite out of the game however. Up until the final minute, Allender said she felt they had chance. “We were never completely out of the game until the last minute,” Allender said. However, with the lack of size compared to Santa Rosa, Ohlone fought an uphill battle from the start. “We start one kid over 5 feet, 9 inches, and [...] they start one kid under 5 foot, 9 inches,” Allender said.
“If you don’t have all the pieces, it’s tough to go in and win those kind of games.” “At one point I was playing five guards that were all 5 feet, 7 inches and under. It’s tough,” Allender said. Size will certainly be a focal point for Ohlone’s recruiting process as the team loses four of its five starters next season, including star guard Chereese Thomas who is headed to play for San Jose State next fall. “We will be big next year, which will be different for us,” Allender said. Along with the incoming recruits, the Lady Renegades will also see the return of Alexis Robinson, who will add her share of size to the roster. While the Lady 2012 season ended in a disappointing fashion, Allender seemed content with the success the team had.
“I think this team had an incredible year,” Allender said. “This was a team that had more heart, [and] determination [...] than any team I’ve had here. I thoroughly enjoyed this team.” The Lady Renegades have a lot to be proud of for their efforts in the 2011-2012 season, finishing undefeated within their division and earning an impressive 24-6 overall record. However, the ultimate goal of a state title still remains ever so elusive. With most of the team leaving this spring, the final push will come only with a top level recruiting class. The turnover is nothing new to Coach Allender. As she put it, “There is no rebuilding year. Every year you rebuild.”
Dick Walsh enters Hall of Fame By JOHN HUGHES Photographer
Former Ohlone College Men’s basketball coach Dick Walsh has been elected to the California Community College Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He will be inducted March 10 in Sacramento. He is the first coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame from Ohlone. Steve Coccimiglio, chairman of the of the Hall of Fame
Committee, said, “The state has leagues in the state, and each league has one representative that can nominate coaches for the Hall of Fame.” “Dick’s name has come up several times, over the last 10 years and last fall he received 80 percent of the votes to get elected,” Coccimiglio said. Walsh’s coaching experience started in 1961, coaching the B Class Basketball team at Mt. Eden High School in Hayward. He wanted to move on the next level and started
his career at Ohlone, coaching tennis and basketball. Walsh said when he started at Ohlone, it was a new campus and didn’t have its own courts. “We played our games at Hopkins Junior High School,” Walsh said. “In the first two seasons, we won only two games, but by the third season we played for the conference championship. The recruitment rules were different in 1967. We could only recruit from the local high schools within a
15-mile radius.” “There were a number of my students who were sent out with full four-year scholarships to other colleges. When they arrived, they didn’t have anything,” Walsh said. In 1981, Walsh took a sabbatical leave and traveled to New Zealand to become the director of basketball for that country. His duties included preparing the national men’s and women’s teams for the World Games. Continued on Page 7
Jack Croghan, a longtime Ohlone teacher and swim coach, died Feb. 25 at his home in Georgetown at the age of 83. Croghan was born Aug. 15, 1928 in Kellogg, Idaho to William and Bessie (Elizabeth) Croghan. Shortly after, his family moved to Aberdeen, Wash. Croghan graduated high school in 1946 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then went on to graduate from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. with a degree in education. His teaching career started in Mt. Vernon School District. In 1956, Croghan moved to California to take a teaching job with the San Leandro School District, which he kept for 30 years. He then decided to return to school and get his masters degree in administration from University of San Francisco. Croghan took a position at Ohlone where he remained till his retirement. Throughout his career, Croghan coached many swim teams in both high school college and league teams. His first age group yearround team was the Flying Fins of Fairfield. After leaving the Flying Fins, Croghan started his second team the Hayward Swim Club. After his tenure with the Hayward Swim Club he started as a coach with the Ohlone College swim team., whre he finished his coaching carrer. After his retirement in 1994, Croghan and his wife Jan moved to Georgetown where he became an avid vinter and apple grower . Croghan and his wife loved to entertain family and friends at their home. Both Jan and Jack Croghan were heavily involved with the community of Georgetown. Croghan was a larger than life man will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Janet (Jan); his children Mark, Marcia, Michael, Matthew; and his stepson Steve Jones from his second wife A celebration of the Croghan’s life will be held March 11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crosswinds Church, 6444 Sierra Court, Dublin.