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Former Ohlone student charged in terrorism case VANESSA LUIS Editor-in-chief A former Ohlone student has been charged in federal court with attempting to aid a terrorist organization. Adam Shafi, 23, was charged in December with providing material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations. He has pleaded not guilty. A pretrial conference is scheduled for next month. A second-generation American of Egyptian de-

scent, Shafi was a Fremont resident and graduated from Mission San Jose High School in 2011. Mission’s student newspaper reported in June 2011 that Shafi planned to attend Ohlone, and former students confirmed he went to school here. On July 3, 2015, Shafi was arrested on suspicion of attempting to aid and join a terrorist organization, four days after federal agents stopped him from boarding a flight to Turkey at San Francisco International Airport.

If convicted, he could face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Shafi had been monitored by agents since August 2014, after he disappeared during a family trip to Cairo. Shafi’s father notified the U.S Embassy when he went missing and informed them of his suspicion that he may be trying to join ISIS, according to court records. Prosecutors say Shafi attempted to join the extremist al-Nusra Front (a sub-group

Task force seeks feedback on arming police BRIANNE O’SULLIVAN News editor

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Campus Police Officer Ben Peralta is one of two sworn officers at Ohlone who could be armed under a proposal being explored.

The task force responsible for exploring whether to arm Ohlone police recently sent a survey to faculty members asking about the benefits and concerns of arming sworn officers. Earlier in the year, when Ohlone Police Chief John Worley first proposed the idea of arming officers, there was some debate about whether or not safety officers and/or sworn officers should be armed. Sw o r n o f f i c e r s g o through far more extensive training than safety officers, including a six-month police academy on various topics and psychological background checks. Such thorough training is not required of safety officers. Ohlone currently has two sworn officers on staff. The current proposal is to allow only sworn officers to be armed. Veronica Alvarez, an Ohlone student studying psychology, thinks arming campus police could Continued on Page 2

of al-Qaida). “Adam was discouraged with the politics and direction of the United States, citing the recent Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage, and wanted to be in a country of people of similar mindset and religion as himself,” according to the criminal complaint. The complaint goes on to state that Shafi believed ISIS killed too many Muslims and was too brutal. Federal Continued on Page 3

Adam Shafi in his junior year at Mission San Jose High School.

Ohlone to celebrate Golden Jubilee VANESSA LUIS Editor-in-chief Next year, Ohlone will celebrate its 50th anniversary serving the Fremont and Newark areas. Shairon Zingsheim, associate vice president for human resources and training, and Jim Wright, former vice president of academic affairs and deputy superintendent, are co-chairing the 50th Anniversary Year planning committee. The planning is just getting under way, and they will form subcommittees made up of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. So, what can we expect? A 50-year birthday bash? Dinner and drinks? A night in? According to Wright, the established theme is to “re-connect and re-engage with former students, faculty and staff and recognize their accomplishments.” The committee will focus on two phases in order to

celebrate this monumental occasion. The first will be in Spring 2017 and will feature a series of receptions for former students. Past valedictorians, ASOC presidents, alumni, and many more will be invited back to Ohlone. The second phase will be in Fall 2017 and likely will feature a campus-wide event. “We are hoping this will be a time for programs, departments and organizations of the college to conduct events and activities that: explore and celebrate their histories and visions for the future; re-connect and re-engage with and recognize students and employees,” Wright said. When it first opened, Ohlone was located on a small temporary campus on Washington Boulevard, and enrollment was about 800 students. Now, Ohlone has two permanent campuses and had an enrollment of 16,989 for the 201415 academic year.

Honda seeks re-election to District 17 congressional seat This is the third of five profiles of the candidates for the 17th Congressional District, which includes the Ohlone campus. The fourth and fifth profiles are on Page 10. BRIANNE O’SULLIVAN News editor Congressman Mike Honda has represented the area that encompasses the 17th Congressional District since 2001. During his time in Congress, Honda has secured federal funding for various programs and the expan-

sion of BART to San Jose. Honda has strong support from labor unions and has been called a progressive by many. He is for raising the minimum wage, a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ community, and a supporter of affordable healthcare. Honda spent a few years of his childhood in an internment camp during WWII in

Colorado. He recently wrote a piece in Time magazine that related his and his family’s experience in the internment camp to the political atmosphere today. “Let us not give into hate and ignorance. Let us be the coun-

try of compassion and open-

ness. We are a multiethnic, multireligious, multicultural nation. Our diversity is what gives us strength, and our respect for the Constitution, rule of law and American ideals is what unites us,” Honda wrote. “The divisive hate mongering espoused by Trump and others moves America backwards and surrenders our future to the mistakes of the past. There are many challenges facing our country today, and we need to stand together to Continued on Page 3

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NEWS BITES Multimedia festival Friday

The 14th annual Multimedia and Graphic Arts Festival on Friday will include video game design, animation and a host of other work designed by students and juried by multimedia experts. The festival will include a system that uses game design and virtual reality linked with Internet of Things devices, which also will be showcased in this year’s Maker Faire in San Mateo. Also on display will be video and stop-motion, poster design, web design and animation. There will be an awards ceremony from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by a reception and exhibition until 5:30 p.m., in Hyman Hall 116 and Hyman Hall 209 on the Fremont campus.

Olive Hyde: Artists wanted The Olive Hyde Art Guild is inviting artists to participate in its 34th Holiday Show and Sale, held the first weekend of December. The grand opening night gala will be Dec. 2. The application deadline is Aug. 15. Samples of new artists’ work will be screened by appointment on Sept. 10 at the gallery, 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont. For more information and to complete the online application, go to www.olivehydeartguild. org or contact Roberta Moody at Robertam1629@ gmail.com.

Variety of OFK classes on offer The 27th annual Ohlone for Kids and Teens summer enrichment program will offer classes and workshops ranging from LEGO robotics to Spanish and game app design. High school students can take PSAT and SAT prep courses, AP biology and expository writing. Classes are offered in three sessions from June 20 through Aug. 4 at Ohlone’s Fremont campus and Cesar Chavez Middle School in Union City. In addition, Middle School Career Exploration Week, Aug. 8 through 11 at the Newark campus, will help middle and high school students develop interest in degrees and careers. For more information and complete course listings, go to www.ohloneforkids.com. – Compiled by Monitor staff

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Chief of Police John Worley is one of the two sworn officers on campus. A task force is conducting a survey about arming officers.

Survey gauges opinion on arming police

Continued from Page 1 prevent violence. “If police officers were not armed, it would be easier for people to attack the campus, for they would be aware of our lack of protection,” Alvarez said. Arming campus police draws a mixed reaction from faculty and students. There are those think having armed officers would make them feel safer and those who believe arming Ohlone’s officers, sworn or not, is unnecessary and could lead to dangerous situations. Psychology Professor

Sheldon Helms shared his concerns with the proposal on his website. He points out that Fremont is ranked the third safest city in the nation and that the Fremont and Newark campuses have very low crime rates. He also argues that studies show the presence of firearms may increase aggression, which leads to further violence. Helms concludes his argument against arming Ohlone officers by saying, “I have great respect for, and trust in, our Campus Security staff. They serve an important role in keeping our campus safe, and

our ensuring that staff and students (as well as visitors) conduct themselves according to basic standards of law and safety. However, the decision as to whether we allow the arming of staff on our campus is one that must be made without regard to our personal feelings for the people involved.” Violence at colleges around the country has

many people asking what the solution is. Faculty, staff, students and community members must grapple with the question of whether or not arming sworn officers will make Ohlone safer. To share your position on this issue, contact the Monitor at monitor@ohlone. edu. Your opinions may be published to add to the conversation.

ARMING CAMPUS POLICE DRAWS A MIXED REACTION FROM FACULTY AND STUDENTS

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Continued from Page 1 overcome these challenges as Americans.” In 2014, Honda won by a four-point margin – fewer than 5,000 votes – to challenger Ro Khanna, who will challenge him again this year. It is expected that Honda and Khanna will face off in the general election in November. Honda is currently facing a House Ethics investigation, and this has become an issue in the race. Honda and his staff were accused of offering favors to those who would donate to his campaign, according to a House Ethics Committee report. The investigation is still under way. To learn more about Congressman Honda and his stances go to www.mikehonda.com.

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Congressman Mike Honda speaks to supporters. Honda is seeking re-election this year.

Brother: Shafi ‘has no intention for violence’ Continued from Page 1 agents recorded him telling a friend that al-Nusra was the only group following proper Islamic Law in Syria. “I am completely fine dying with these guys,” he told a friend – identified only as S.K. – in a telephone conversation recorded by federal agents, according to court records. In other phone calls with S.K., Shafi said, “I just hope Allah doesn’t take my soul until I have at least, like, a couple gallons of blood that I’ve spilled for him,” and that he “really wanted to kill some frickin’ people that were supporting America or American soldiers or some-

thing,” according to court records. However, Shafi’s lawyers say he has done nothing wrong. “Adam is innocent,” attorneys Joshua L. Dratel and Erik B. Levin said in a statement. “There is no evidence that he was planning to do anything but fly to Istanbul, which is where he had been the year before for two days where he attempted to help the refugees and returned home. There is no statement by him that he was intending to go to Syria or join any designated terrorist group.” In dozens of letters asking for Shafi’s release on bail, friends and family described him as a kind man who

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and has no intention for violence.” After hearing the recordings, his family continued to plead for him to be released on bail, insisting that he is not a flight risk. However, a judge denied bail to Shafi at a hearing in federal court in San Francisco in December.

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Career Expo draws crowd to Newark

PHOTOS BY IVAN VARGAS Job-seekers showed up en masse April 29 for the Ohlone College Tri-Cities One-Stop Annual Spring Career Expo. Top-left: Bento Leal, right, from Healthy Relationships California offers a free fatherhood class. Top-right: Participant Alexandre Nejat gets infomation about the jobs. Center-left: Binh Q. Nguyen, left, director of the Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center, helps out the candidates. Center-right: Recruiters offer a position at their companies. Bottom-left: A representative from California Staffing Service explains what the jobs are about. Bottom-right: Akima Infrastructure Services informs about their openings.

FEATURES Radio’s Year in Review (so far) It was a great first semester serving as the radio columnist for the Monitor. I know that radio has had its ups and downs so far this year. Let’s take a look at radio’s year in review (so far).

The good The syndicated radio show “Saturday Night Online Live with Romeo achieved a milestone by adding its 150th affiliate. At the same time, it was rebranded as “Most Re q u e s t e d L i v e w i t h Romeo.” What I like about this show is the fact that it keeps its listeners busy interacting not only with one another through its various social media platfor ms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Sky-

pe, Snapchat, and their USTREAM chat room), but also with the biggest artists in pop music by submitting their questions in hopes that they’ll be answered. The show airs from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturdays on 150 Top 40 radio stations worldwide. More information about this show, including how to listen to and interact with the listeners and MRL family can be found on the show’s website at www. mostrequestedlive.com.

The bad T h e B a y A re a r a d i o industry was affected by mass layoffs at several radio stations. KGO laid off most of its news staff and rebranded itself as “The Next Generation of KGO.” The layoffs didn’t just affect the once popular talk station, however. Cumulus Adult Alternative KFOG hired a new p r o g ra m d i re c t o r a n d laid off most of its on-air staff, and has done some rebranding of its own. Over at Entercom, they brought in Elroy Smith as their new operations manager and program director. Within his first week at the helm, he fired

several staffers, including KRBQ Program Director Trevor Simpson, KBLX Program Director Stacy Cunningham – and me. I’m currently looking for my next radio job and will never give up on my goals.

The ugly Cu m u l u s Me d i a d e cided not to exercise its right to buy 92.3 KSJO, thus returning the Country station to its previous owner, Principal Broadcasting, which flipped the station’s format back to “Bollywood.”

And now, for your summer listening pleasure In addition to my favorite weekend radio show, “Mo s t Re q u e s t e d L i ve with Romeo,” you should check out his other radio show, “The iHeart Radio Countdown.” The show airs every weekend on dozens of iHeart Media’s Top 40 music radio stations, including WHTZ (Z100) in New York, which is available on the iHeart Radio app. More information about this show is available on

their website at www. iheartradiocountdown. com. Fo r y o u r s h a r e o f laughs every weekday m o r n i n g , I ’d re c o m mend listening to “The JV Show” on KYLD ( Wild 94.9). He has been waki n g u p t h e Ba y A re a for many years with his off-the-wall humor and commitment to the community. The show airs from 6 to 10 a.m. every weekday and yes, if you plan to travel out of town this summer, it’s available on the iHeart Radio app, which is available from your favorite app store. It’s been a fun semester covering the latest happenings in the radio industry and I hope to be back in the fall with more interesting columns for you to enjoy. Until then, peace in your hood! Monitor Radio Columnist Henry Ochs has spent many years working in the radio business and keeps updated on the latest happenings in the radio industry. He can be reached at DJHammerinhank@ymail. com or on Twitter @DJHammerinhank.

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Smith Center to host concerts MONITOR STAFF

The final two concerts of the Spring Semester are coming to the Fremont campus this week. First, the Jazz/Rock Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Friday in the Jackson Theatre at the Smith Center. Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $10 for students, staff, seniors and children 12 and younger. The next night, also at 7 in the Jackson Theatre, Ohlone singers and ensembles will perform “Music on the Hill.” The free concert, directed by Sandra Peter and Tim Roberts, will include small instrumental ensembles, choir and vocal music. For more information or to buy tickets for the Jazz/ Rock Ensemble concert, go to www.ohlone.edu/org/ smithcenter/music.

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MONITOR MAY 12, 2016 The Democrats

Martin O’Malley After dropping out of the race, O’Malley became a senior fellow with MetroLab Network, an organization that partners local governments with universities to tackle research and policy implementation.

Where are they now? It is strange to think that just a few months ago the presidential field was flooded with candidates. Republican candidates were fighting for spots on the debate stage and a few Democratic candidates were fighting for relevance – does the name Lincoln Chafee ring a bell? Probably not. So where are some of the more notable former candidates now?

Monitor sees spike in page views after email blast MONITOR STAFF The Monitor sent an email blast of its online issue to all Ohlone students last month, leading to a large spike in readership on the newspaper’s website. The website, www.ohlonemonitor.com, had 960 page views on April 21, the day the email blast was sent. The daily average for this semester is 115. The website had 3,577 page views that week, from April 17 to April 23 – more than triple the previous weekly high. The Monitor, Ohlone’s award-winning studentrun newspaper, publishes 10 print editions and three online issues each semester. In addition, the newspaper is active on social media through Facebook ( w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / OhloneCollegeMonitor), Twitter (@ohlonemonitor), Instagram (@ohlonemonitor) and YouTube (https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCh0QxWIKYYjpxJ3ZVWfnhAw). Students who are interested in writing, photography, video, cartoons, graphic and web design, advertising or social media can sign up for twoor three-unit Monitor courses: JOUR-147, 148, 171, 172, 177 and 178. For more information, go to www.ohlone.edu/instr/journalism or contact Monitor editor-in-chief Vanessa Luis at vanessamluis@gmail.com.

Jim Webb He has stated publicly that he will not be voting for Hillary in the fall, but might consider voting for Donald Trump. Lincoln Chafee Since ending his campaign, Chafee has been able to dedicate more time to his family and has considered returning to academia. Shortly after the end of his campaign, Chafee took a sixweek vacation to Australia.

The Republicans Ted Cruz After suspending his presidential campaign, Cruz has returned to the Senate. His term will end in 2018 and as of now, his future is unknown. During his concession speech, however, he did allude to the fact that he would be interested in running for president in future elections. Marco Rubio Since suspending his campaign, Rubio returned to his Senate seat, which will cease to be his in November; he decided to run for president instead of running for re-election to the Senate. Once his term ends, Marco Rubio will be a private citizen – into the night he goes.

Jeb Bush Bush recently said in a statement that he “will support principled conservatives at the state and federal levels” but he refuses to vote for either Trump or Hillary in the general election. John Kasich The last candidate to drop out of the race, Kasich has kept relatively quiet, the public watching for his next move. Chris Christie After bashing Trump on the campaign trail, Christie has endorsed Trump since he dropped out of the race. It was recently announced that Christie will be heading Trump’s White House transition team. Looks like it might just pay off to drink the Kool-Aid.

Ben Carson Since dropping out of the race, Carson became the national chairman of My Faith Votes, an organization that encourages and organizes Christian voters. He also has thrown his support behind Trump, and at one point was even on a committee to suggestVP candidates to Trump. Carly Fiorina The only person to lose twice in this election so far. After suspending her campaign, she was named as Ted Cruz’s VP pick. Just a few days after the announcement, Cruz suspended his presidential campaign. Rand Paul The self-proclaimed libertarian has turned his attention from the Oval Office to running for re-election to the Senate.

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Copeland show raw, hilarious, enlightening VANESSA LUIS Editor-in-chief Brian Copeland performed his solo show “Not a Genuine Black Man” in the Jackson Theatre at the Smith Center on May 4. The two-hour, one-man show was raw, hilarious and enlightening. The audience watched as Copeland explored growing up in San Leandro, which at the time had been named one of the most racist cities in America. He covered the idea of what a “genuine black man” is; the first time he was called the n-word by another kid; having an abusive, in-and-out father; his first time in the back of a police car; his family’s eviction because of discrimination; and a more recent battle with depression. Somehow, Copeland coated these dreadful truths in humor to make them go down easy. It’s funny and gut

wrenching all at the same time. Copeland gracefully transitions through timelines and characters, while artfully telling the story of his life. It isn’t hard to see why his show is the longest running solo show in San Francisco history. After the show, guests were able to purchase his two books, “Not a Genuine Black Man: My Life as an Outsider” and “The Jewelry Box: A Memoir of Christmas.” Shortly after the end of his performance, Copeland came out to speak with audience members and sign his book. Copeland survived a horrible racial divide, extreme racial tension, and a suicide attempt. He turned his experiences into something beautiful, emotional and captivating. If you haven’t seen it already, this show is worth watching.

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Comedian, actor and author Brian Copeland speaks on the Fremont campus in February. Copeland returned to Ohlone on May 4 to perform his solo show, “Not a Genuine Black Man.”

Playwrights Festival a booming success Festival tackles topics of ‘love, choice and fate’ VANESSA LUIS Editor-in-chief

The Ohlone Playwrights Festival is the world premiere of 10 10-minute plays. The plays are chosen from more than 200 entries from all over the United States. Held on May 5 and 6 in the Nummi Theatre at the Smith Center on the Fremont Campus, the first night sold out before the show. While the theater was very crowded and there seemed to be some seating issues, it was the perfect setting for these student-run 10-minute plays and was worth the wait.

Among the most interesting plays were “Exit Interview,” “Calendar Girl” and “Grown Up Monsters.” Each had notable talent and wonderful storylines. “Exit Interview” was easily the most raw, intense and emotional of the bunch; Julie Hancock, who played Nicole, did an incredible job of capturing her character and displaying the raw emotion that made this piece so captivating. “Calendar Girl” had the most interesting storyline, addressing the question: is technology taking over our lives? This play had a captivating twist that left the audience baffled. Reno La-

serna, who played Cary, has a refreshing passion that showed very clearly in his outstanding performance. Last but not least, “Grown Up Monsters” was artful and intense. While I feel that it fell short at some points, it was an incredible storyline with so much potential. Mario Rappa, who played White Monster, delivered an incredible performance that gave me goosebumps. He nailed the character. It was a pleasure watching Ohlone’s talent displayed using plays from all around the country. Without a doubt, there is no other program quite like theater at Ohlone College.

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Angelica Rodriguez, left, and William Yap perform in last year’s Playwrights Festival. Yap also took part in this year’s festival, held May 5 and 6 at the Smith Center on the Fremont campus.

RISHABH SINGHAL Staff writer The Playwrights Festival last week showcased the work of aspiring writers and the diverse talent on campus. A selection of 10-minute plays were produced by the Student Repertory Theatre. Ten works were chosen out of more than 400 submissions from across the country to be premiered at Ohlone. The show took place at the Smith Center and was sold out both nights to a full house. All of the material featured was performed for the first time, and its contributors include everyone from amateur writers to Off Broadway playwrights. The selection of plays included youth-oriented comedies and dramas about “relationships and love, choice and fate, perception and reality, acceptance and hope,” according to a statement from the Office of College Advancement. “Me and My Shadow,” written by Ron Burch and directed by Mario Rappa, was one of the selections. “It is a dialogue piece between the main character, Robert, and his shadow,” Rappa said. “They have been together since Robert was born, but Robert is very boring, and the shadow wants out. It kind of reflects the pushed-down aspect of our psyche that wants something different

from what’s familiar.” The other titles were: “Blind Date Subconscious” by Philip W. Hall. “Riding Lessons” by Brett Hursey. “Grown up Monsters” by Adriana Palangio. “Waiting for Prom” by Jeffrey Lo. “Calendar Girl” by Owen Panettieri. “Exit Interview” by Bridget Sheaff. “Pop Star” by David MacGregor. “Divine Texting” by Anthony Pezzula. “Mouse Play” by Anne V. Grob. “We started this festival to promote new talent that will interest younger audiences in theater culture,” said Michael Navarra, festival producer and member of the Theatre and Dance Department. “It’s great to see a strong interest in this endeavor.” The annual event follows the popularity and success of the first Playwrights Festival last year, which attracted acclaim from the student community and public alike. Ohlone acting student Jacob Walkup attended this year’s festival for the first time. “A few of the plays covered dark subject matter in a humorous way – it was a good equilibrium that I thought was cathartic and honest,” he said. “It was fun!”

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Do it yourself I want to talk, for a moment, about the stigma of female masturbation. There is a particular shame that comes along

with this sexual practice due to society’s perception of what female sexuality should be as well as many myths; however, it is actually extremely healthy for women to masturbate. Masturbation is a very taboo topic in our society, and more so, female masturbation is almost unheard of. Why? Because society has deemed the ideal women to be “modest” and therefore not overtly sexual. In addition, religious communities often talk about the “evils of masturbation” – they insinuate

that it is sinful, and this perpetuates other fearbased myths. Thus, we, as women, feel shameful in our need to release and have some “me time.” Friends, we should not be ashamed about loving ourselves, particularly when masturbation comes with so many health benefits. First, female masturbation leads to sexual positivity and a better sex life. How? Well, women who explore themselves, know their bodies, and understand how they like to be pleasured build bet-

ter communication with their partners in bed. Better communication in bed leads to a higher level of satisfaction for all participants. In addition, masturbation alleviates headaches, improves your immune system, decreases stress, acts as a sleep aid, and alleviates menstrual cramps. I mean, why aren’t our doctors suggesting this, right? Once you’ve embraced your solo sex time, it’s time to start being the change you want to see: change the way we talk about masturbation.

When is the last time you spoke to, or maybe asked advice from, a friend about masturbation? Do you hide your toys out of shame or embarrassment? Do you blush when you hear the words “vibrator” and “dildo”? This. Is. A. Problem. Whispering about this very common sexual pastime perpetuates the idea that shame should be attached to it. Instead, make it a part of regular discussion. Don’t whisper, say it with pride and confidence. Tonight, do it yourself.

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CAMPUS COMMENT

Should Ohlone arm its sworn police officers? RICARDO BORJAS Computer Science

“I don’t think the police officers should be armed because it could be dangerous to have an armed person on campus”

VERONICA ALVAREZ Psychology

“If police officers were not armed, it would be easier for people to attack the campus, for they would be aware of our lack of protection”

ALEXANDRA VU “I think that it depends. I believe that in the case of a situation that would compromise the safety of the school, then yes”

KANIKA SHARMA LAJIVARD ASADULLAH Business Administration

“It all depends on the situation, but having many officers at all times is a good idea.”

Biology

“When I was at Memorial High School, all the police officers carried their guns all the time, that made me feel safe”

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This is the Monitor’s last issue of the Spring Semester. See you in the fall. From left, photo editor Ivan Vargas, adviser Rob Dennis, staff writer Rishabh Singhal, photographer Laura Gonsalves, designer Katie Anderson (foreground), editor-in-chief Vanessa Luis, news editor Brianne O’Sullivan, and sports editor Cristian Medina.

Meninists revel in misogyny, pretend oppression VANESSA LUIS Editor-in-chief Meninism is alive and well. Meninism, if you don’t know, is considered to be antifeminist. In fact, every meninist I’ve ever met is firmly antifeminist because they believe we are somehow oppressing them and trying to take away their role in society. Yet feminists fight for everything that

meninists do (without the misogyny, male tears, and pretend oppression). I’m kidding ... kind of. Feminists fight for male rape victims. Feminists fight for equal sentencing. Feminists fight against harmful gender norms. Feminists fight for equality. If you know someone who calls themselves a feminist and they do not also fight for these things,

they are not real feminists. Feminists do not aim to get over on men, humiliate men, be more powerful than men, or take anything from men. Yet, somehow meninists believe that their privileges are being taken away and given to women. What? Now, they are the oppressed and we are the oppressors? Let me put it the way a very brilliant friend of mine did:

“If Johnny has three apples and Sally has one and Sally gets two more that doesn’t mean Johnny needs two more apples. They now have the same amount. Sally getting those two didn’t take any from Johnny. She just got the same amount.” Simple, right? So, my point is: Meninists are one of two things: Closet sexist/misogynists

who hide behind the newly found “oppression” of men. Or... Someone who truly doesn’t understand what feminism is and what we stand for. Feminism is the belief in and fight for equality among all genders. I fight for you, whoever you may be. I believe that you and I are equal; our society should treat us as such.

Kan accepts proclamation SAM CAMPBELL Contributing writer Trustees voted Wednesday night on the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Proclamation, a formal statement to recognize and celebrate May as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. There to accept the proclamation was Ohlone student Winnie Kan. On May 4, Kan was the leading force behind Ohlone’s first Asian American panel, attended by more than 160 people. UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Ling-chi Wang, San Jose State University Professor Funie Hsu, Ohlone’s Dean of Language and Communication Studies Mark Lieu, and Ohlone’s Dean of Counseling and Student Services Wayne Takakuwa all shared their experiences at the event. “We were able to create a safe space to tackle issues like the ‘Model Minority’ label, the Bamboo Ceiling in education and the work-

place, the inaccurate representation of Asian religion in media, and current events,” Kan told the board. As she thanked trustees for recognizing this very important month, she took the opportunity to advocate further for minorities in higher education. “The fact is we cannot talk about American history without discussing Asian and Pacific American history – from forgotten and nameless Chinese railroad builders, to the men, women and children of Japanese American internment camps,” she said. “We must not forget our past; instead, I want to celebrate and encourage the inclu-

sion of ethnic minorities in higher education.” Kan said she was grateful for the opportunity. “I’m so honored to accept the proclamation,” she said. “Being a student, I never expected for (tje Ohlone Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee) to reach out to me and invite me to accept the proclamation.” Ohlone’s recognition of this month is a first step in the right direction in an education system that is taking too many strides away from comprehensive ethnic studies in their curriculum. “I encourage everyone to speak up, if you see social injustice,” she said. “Shout, if you must.”

I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SPEAK UP, IF YOU SEE SOCIAL INJUSTICE - WINNIE KAN

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NEWS

MONITOR MAY 12, 2016

Ohlone instructor Cohen runs for seat

Kuo sets sights on 17th District

BRIANNE O’SULLIVAN News editor

Ron Cohen, an accountant and resident of Fremont, is one of two Republicans running for the 17th Congressional District seat. He has expressed his interest in joining the House Freedom Caucus, a group of far-right Republicans. Only 19 percent of the 17th District identifies as Republican, making his candidacy a long shot. Cohen agrees with Donald Trump on many issues and plans on voting for him come the primary and beyond. He describes himself as a fiscal and social conservative whose priorities include reducing the national debt, avoiding “useless wars,” and opposing gun control. He believes that affordable housing in the 17th District is not a priority. His stances tend to align with politicians such as Ron Paul, whom he mentions multiple times in the policy portion of his campaign website.

Peter Kuo is the second Republican running for Congress in the 17th District. In 2014, Kuo garnered attention when he advanced in an election for State Senate in a district that is 17 percent Republican. His opposition to affirmative action brought him considerable support. After losing in 2014, Kuo has set his sights on the 17th Congressional District seat. Kuo and his parents immigrated to the United States after facing political persecution in Taiwan. “When we arrived, we did not know the American culture, nor the language,” Kuo said. “But we were well aware of America’s reputation of rewarding those who work hard, and hard work was definitely something instilled in me from a young age.” Kuo graduated from San Jose State University. He believes education policy and reform is best taken care of by local communities, who best know their students needs. He says he would use his posi-

Ron Cohen

Cohen is an instructor at Ohlone College. He teaches a class on Income Taxation that will be available Fall 2016. His main motivation for running are his three grandchildren. According to his campaign website, his “wife asked [him], ‘Why do you want to run for office? Explain that to me?’” Cohen responded, “As you’ll see above and below in all the issues I discuss, I want them to write on my tombstone: ‘He tried.’” To learn more about Cohen and his stances go to www.roncohenforcongress2016.com.

Peter Kuo

tion in Congress to attract more companies to Silicon Valley. He supports affordable healthcare and argues the best results can be achieved by creating “an environment in which healthcare companies must keep their cost low, and quality of service so high, that anything else would not allow them

to be successful in a competitive market.” If elected to Congress, he plans to move past the gridlock in D.C. and work with people from both sides of the aisle. He aims to be an independent and nonpartisan politician. To learn more about Peter Kuo and his stances go to www.peterkuo.org.

HARD WORK WAS DEFINITELY SOMETHING THAT WAS INSTILLED IN ME FROM A YOUNG AGE - PETER KUO

FEATURES

MONITOR MAY 12, 2016

Pops in the Park

Photos by Ivan Vargas The Ohlone Community Band and the Ohlone Tuba Ensemble performed at the Central Park Pavilion in Fremont on Saturday. Above-left: Tony Clements conducts the Ohlone Community Band. Above-right: Clements plays the drum during “Young Person’s Guide to John Williams.” Center-left: Chris Nalls, office manager of the music program at Santa Clara University, conducts the “Young Person’s Guide to John Williams.” Center-right: The band performs the “March `Cymbeline.’” Bottom-left: The percussion section performs “Fandango.” Bottom-right: Jeff Yaeger conducts “Bugler’s Holiday.”

SPORTS

MONITOR MAY 12, 2016

Back to back

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Above and below: Ohlone plays Chabot College on March 31. The Renegades ultimately made it to the playoffs, but fell in the first round to Fresno.

Rams defeat Renegades in playoffs

CRISTIAN MEDINA Sports editor After a hard-fought season, the Ohlone softball team met their season’s end in the first round of the 2016 CCCAA Softball

Regional Playoffs. The 15th-seeded Renegades traveled to Fresno City College over the weekend to face the No. 2-seeded Rams in a bestof-three series. Needless to say, it was a tall order

for Ohlone to knock off the team that had gone undefeated in their conference. Earlier in the season, the Renegades played Fresno and lost 6-3. Ohlone hoped to avenge the early season loss to advance in the playoffs. However, they were unable to get it done as they lost the series, two games to one. In Game One, the Renegades were led by a strong pitching outing by Oceana Orndorff, who pitched a complete game, only allowing two runs. Offensively, Ohlone flexed its muscles, plating five runs, with two of them coming from home runs by Heather Rygg and Mckayla Saaverda. Although the Renegades shocked the Rams in the

first game of the series, winning 5-3, Fresno won the second game in a 4-3 nail-biter, forcing a third and series-deciding game. On the brink of elimination, the Rams broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the seventh inning, going on to win Game Two 4-3. In the third game, the Ohlone offense was silenced to two hits as they were shut out 9-0, failing to pull off the upset of Fresno City College. The Renegades finish their season with a 20-191 overall record and a lot to be proud of. With five returning players next season, they’ll look to build off the success of this season to bounce back stronger and make a deeper run next year.

Stephen Curry has done it again. He has won his second MVP award in two years. He becomes the first unanimous MVP winner after leading the Golden State Warriors to the greatest regular season of all time. Only two other professional athletes in the four major North American sports leagues have been named unanimous MVPs: Tom Brady and Wayne Gretzky. Curry finished with all of the 131 first place votes, ahead of Kawhi Leonard in second and LeBron James in third. Steph Curry comes off a historic season in which he not only led the Dubs to the regular season win record, but also led the league in scoring, 3-pointers made – NBA record 402 – free throw percentage, and steals. But apparently not everyone is impressed with Curry winning the honor for the second straight year. Former NBA player Tracy McGrady said the league is “watered down,” in response to Curry being named the MVP. Is it watered down? It’s not like the era McGrady played in was stellar either. Take a look at the rosters of the 2003 and 2004 NBA AllStar games – the years that McGrady won the scoring title. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Another outspoken critic of the Warriors and the state of the league came to McGrady’s defense. Charles Barkley agreed and took it a step further, saying, “The NBA is the worst I’ve ever seen it.” Maybe they’re right and it is watered down and boring. Or maybe the Warriors and a handful of other teams are just that good. All I know is that Steph Curry played out of his mind this year and the Warriors keep rolling through the playoffs. Watered down or not, TAM DUONG JR. / MONITOR they’re quickly becoming one of, if not the best, NBA teams that’s ever played.