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MAY 09, 2013 Vol. XLV No. 8
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Grass fire sparks heated concern
ASOC to repeat elections FRANKIE ADDIEGO Staff writer
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The Fremont Fire Department puts out the grass fire located behind Building 7 on May 3 at 2 p.m. Staff and students evacuated.
MANIKA CASTERLINE Senior editor A small brush fire ignited behind Building 7 on Friday, May 3 at around 2 p.m. The fire led to the evacuation of the building. A school staff member discovered the grass fire, which occurred in a 15 by 15 foot space outside the second floor of Building 7. Ann Burdett, the Disabled Students Programs and Ser-
vices director, sounded the alarm and called 911. The fire department’s maintenance team also took a preventative measure by turning on the sprinkler system where the grass fire was ablaze. The Fremont Fire Department was dispatched one truck to Ohlone to put out the fire according to Robin Brabb, acting deputy fire marshal. Witnesses at the scene
speculated that the fire may have been caused by a unidentified discarded cigarette butt. Campus Security Chief Steve Osawa confirmed that a cigarette appeared to be the source of the fire but no major property damage happened and nobody was injured. “It is still under investigation, but if the person who threw the cigarette away is a student, action will be
taken,” said Osawa. Administrative services vice president Ron Little warned smokers to be especially cautious during the fire season. “If there is anything, it is to be more precautious during fire season. Ohlone is a nonsmoking campus. Although I can’t confirm that it was a cigarette butt, it is highly probable that the fire was caused by a cigarette,” he said.
Due to a ballot design error, Associated Students of Ohlone College will be holding elections once again on May 13 and 14. “What happened was, there was a problem with the [system],” said ASOC president Amit Patel. Patel said there was a lack of no-votes in the electronic ballots and “the concern was brought up that it wasn’t there.” During the ASOC election, which was held May 2 and 3, Mat Weber was elected the president of the organization. When asked whether or not Weber would be on the ballot, Patel said because he was a write-in before he will still be noted as a writein now. “It’s the same election,” said Patel.* Meanwhile, the Board of Trustees approved ASOC’s $200,000 investment packet, which will be administered by Fremont Bank. In other news, the board recognized Student Trustee Tawney Warren, who celebrated her last meeting with the Board of Trustees. “It has been a very busy year,” said Warren. “I’m so glad I got to get in and to know what the college needed.”
Weighing options: summer semester or summer vacation? TARA INGRAHAM Staff writer Most students who attend college tend to live by a getin-and get-out policy where efficiency is essential. Taking summer courses has long been one of the main means of achieving that efficiency, but are there benefits and drawbacks to this? The answer depends on the students themselves. Taking summer courses can accelerate the time it takes to graduate or lessen the strain during the fall and spring semesters. “If a student takes summer classes over two years that could potentially shave a semester off of the time they need to be here before graduating,” said Ohlone student counselor Heather Ryan. Another positive effect is that it keeps the mind active or “…in school mode,” said Ryan. Continually exerting
the brain lessens the recovery time needed to get back up to pace when the next semesters start. The drawback that might come with summer classes
schedule outside of school over the summer will be like,” said Ryan. “Summer courses are best for students that tend to catch on quickly and wel-
the material or it can be extremely detrimental in future classes. “I have some reservations about whether or not it is possible for students to re-
SUMMER COURSES ARE BEST FOR STUDENTS THAT TEND TO CATCH ON QUICKLY AND WELCOME THAT KIND OF CHALLENGE. HAVING A COMPETITIVE NATURE MIGHT HELP. FOR THE STUDENT WHO IS A LITTLE MORE THOUGHTFUL, THE SUMMER SEMESTER CAN FEEL HECTIC. -- Heather Ryan, student counselor though is that compressing a 16-week semester into six weeks can pose a challenge that may be stressful to students if not carefully thought out ahead of time. “It depends on how well the students understand themselves, how challenging the subject they are planning to take is and what their
come that kind of challenge. Having a competitive nature might help,” said Ryan. “For a student who is a little more thoughtful and wants to process the information more, the summer can feel hectic.” Sequence courses such as math and chemistry are especially difficult because students need to fully grasp
ally master the material for those kinds of courses in such a short amount of time.” said Ryan. “This is where a students’ understanding of themselves becomes essential. Depending on their learning style it can very difficult for them to absorb the material.” That is why Ryan said she
normally suggests only one or two summer courses at a time. “One class for students who have other things going on, like a job, family commitments, traveling or anything else that would take away from their school schedule. Possibly two for students who are able to focus entirely on school.” A single class in the summer tends to have the same workload as two classes during a regular semester, she said. Some students actually like the compression that goes along with summer classes. Some enjoy the idea of getting classes they do not like over and done with quickly. One class that Ryan has noticed to be very popular with students in the summer is speech because it makes them nervous. “So,” Ryan said, “If there is a class that you aren’t looking forward to, summer can be the perfect place to take it.”
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NEWS BITES TOP extends food drive
Bloom professor profile : Q&A
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Professor Bloom is Ohlone College’s newest math professor, but he hasn’t been confined to the classroom his whole career. Bloom was an Olympic shot-putter player and he is also girls’ basketball coach off campus.
Track and field Olympian turned math professor ASHLEY LAM Editor-in-chief Andy Bloom’s career makes full orbit from an Olympic shot putter to Ohlone College’s newest math professor. It is Bloom’s first year teaching at Ohlone and he said he likes the whole school. “The math department is very collaborative and student centered. Everyone was very nice in getting me situated,” said Bloom.
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: In college, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I started working at the elementary level and I even-
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: I got something most teachers don’t get. I was often invited to give speeches to large groups of people. I was paid to do this and it became sort of my own craft. I had to take complex subjects and convey that message to a varied audience, meaning experienced coaches to young children. Giving speeches like this is very much like teaching in a classroom.
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Scholarship awards close on a positive note LOUIS LAVENTURE News editor Everybody loves free money. The Ohlone College Foundation scholarship period ended on May 1 for students looking to earn some extra funding for their college educations. Every year the application process begins April 1 and ends May 1 with the winners announced midMay. There is $104,000 available in scholarships for students to take advantage of for the Fall 2013 semester. According to The Ohlone College Foundation website, it is “committed to providing financial assistance to Ohlone College students
demonstrating ongoing academic effort and/or financial need.”
as students’ certain socio- should have put in order to economic identifications win.” such as the George and Jo In 2012, more than 100 scholarships were awarded BEING A WOMAN, THERE WERE SO through the Foundation several other key conMANY OPTIONS JUST FOR THAT. I and tributors including HOSTS WISH I REALLY WOULD HAVE TAK- Scholarship Program as EN THE TIME TO APPLY FOR THEM well as The Ohlone Promise ALL BECAUSE THERE IS REALLY A a scholarship program for high school students. LOT OF FREE MONEY AVAILBLE. The scholarships award--Kameron Thane, student ed last year ranged in value from $250 to $2,000. There are general as well Rodgers Native American Several students received as specific scholarships Scholarship. multiple scholarships in available, giving all inter“I applied for a scholar- different areas of focus. ested students’ ample op- ship last year here at Ohlone “Being a woman, there portunity to compete for through the Foundation. were so many options just money. It was my first time doing for that,” Thane said. “I wish Some of the more specif- anything like that,” stu- I really would have taken ic scholarships related to a dent Kameron Thane said. the time to apply for them students’ area of study. “I didn’t get it, but I kind of all because there really is a Others are scholarships did it last minute and didn’t lot of free money available for specific genders as well realize how much effort I through Ohlone.”
The Ohlone Pantry (TOP), a food drive program, extended its donation date to May 16. TOP is accepting donations of canned food and non-perishable items. These include cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, instant noodles, non-refrigerated juice and other foods in unbreakable containers. Cash donations and grocery gift cards also are being accepted. Food collection bins are at the following locations on both campuses: • Hyman Hall (1st floor) • Building 7 (2nd floor) • Next to The Smith Center/KOHL outside elevator • Area in between buildings 7 and 8 (closest to parking lot N) • Newark Center Location • First Floor Lobby, near the stairs
Mathletes score Ohlone’s math department made one of the Top 10 spots for the national student math league exam. Ohlone placed ninth this year. The college placed in the Top 10 for the third time in its four years of participating. Ohlone’s top seven scorers are Thomas Stubblebine, first; Prithanjan Bhattacharya and Yuhao Zhou tied for second; Zongyue Liu, fourth; and Man-Chi Kao and Li Cao tied for fifth.
One Acts, Bill 2 Ohlone’s Student Repertory Company presents One Acts in a Box Bill 2. This production is directed, designed, produced and performed by Ohlone students. The event will take place May 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. in the NUMMI Studio Theatre, Smith Center on the Fremont campus. The bill consists of eight one-act plays ranging from dramatic to hilarious. The bill explores themes about going back to high school reunions and dealing with the loss of a family member. Tickets cost $10 for students and $12 for general admission. Contact the Smith Center Box office for show information at (510)659-6031 or go to www. ohlone.edu/org/smithcenter/calendar.html -Compiled by Ashley Lam
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MONITOR STAFF: Editor-in-Chief: Ashley Lam Senior editor: Manika Casterline News editor: Louis Laventure Features editor: Manika Casterline Sports editor: Louis Laventure Opinions editor: Norihiro Sasaki Online editor: Joshua Mobley Monitor Staff: Frankie Addiego Michael Delahoussaye Tam Duong Celia Freire Tara Ingraham Adviser: Jeanie R. Wakeland Printer: FP Press
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MENTAL ILLNESS SYMPOSIUM - Exploring the portrayal of mental health -
Debate: Should the mentally ill be allowed to own guns? FRANKIE ADDIEGO Staff writer Should the mentally ill be allowed to own guns? The second amendment guarantees that American citizens have the right to bear arms. During Ohlone College’s symposium on mental health on Friday, members of the college’s forensic speech and debate team debated whether or not those wishing to purchase a gun should be screened for mental health issues and whether or not lawmakers should appropriate a 1-cent bullet tax. “Too many people in the United States are dying from gun violence today,” said Jennifer Hernandez, a member of the debate club, representing those in favor of forbidding the mentally ill from owning firearms. “In today’s world, the rate of gun violence is higher than it’s ever been.” “When purchasing a gun,” Hernandez said, “the screening process takes less than a minute. “ Philip Enguancho ar-
would do very little to curb gun violence. Hernandez’ teammate Pamela Hughes rebutted that “almost every day in every U.S. city, you can open up the newspaper and find the aftermath of gun violence.” It should be noted that the positions expressed by students in the debate were assigned to them and may not reflect their personal opinions.
During the question and answer period, a student expressed concern over the criteria of what constitutes mentally ill according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, possibly leading to arbitrary and perhaps politicize criteria on which prohibitions on gun ownership could be based.
What not to say about mental health “Don’t be formal, because I’m informal.” Some participants were In the “Stepping up looking for ways to deal Coverage” event on May with people suffering from 3, workshop sessions were mental illnesses. held to improve people’s Lisa Kang asked, “My understanding about cousin often has depression. mental illness. Should I ask her if she is ok or Rosemary O’Neill, a Li- not every single time? What censed Marriage, Family should I do? ” Therapist, and Profession- O’Neill said, “First of all, al Certified Life it’s really good to ask her to C o a c h , talk about it. You might want to take a cue from her. How would other people comment about it?” Maybe, there is no solution for mental problems. What matters is to keep problems in mind. O’Neill’s role was a catalyst to boost discussion rather than a teacher to give a lecture. “This works h op was TAM DUONG / MONITOR
NORIHIRO SASAKI Opinions editor
opened a workshop titled “Crazy, Wacko, Looney: What not to say about mental health.” Although the room had enough chairs and desks, the workshop drew a full house meaning some attendees had to stand or sit on the floor. The workshop’s atmosphere was comfortable
awesome,” Khalil Iqbal said. “O’Neill is great. She is an amazing life coach.” “It is extremely important to get to talk. Some people may not be comfortable talking to their family about their problems. So come to the health center and talk with counselors,” O’Neill said.
Ohlone students party at the palms
JACC AWARDS
Puente student Estefany Cabrera performs a traditional Mexican dance known as the Folklorico at ‘Party at the Palms,’ sponsored by the Inter Club Council at Ohlone College on May 2.
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On display MONITOR MAY 09, 2013
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The accumulated works of the Sculpture 101 class are on display at the Louie-Meager Art Gallery at Ohlone’s Fremont campus through May 9, 2013.
Student artwork showcased TARA INGRAHAM Staff writer
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he art show in the Louie-Meager Art Gallery at the Ohlone’s Fremont campus is an accumulation of black and white photography, digital photography and sculpture works made during the last year. It shows the results of various techniques ideas that can be incorporated in art. A couple of the processes used were the incorporation of decals and saggar firing. Three winners chosen by President Gari Browning received prizes. The gallery will be open for all students and staff until 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
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L. Gollub’s ceramic work depicts two men canoeing.
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J. Trinh made a towering spiral piece constructed out of popsicle sticks.
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C.J. Jones ‘ piece has human characteristics and shows off a playful side by smirking.
FEATURES 5 Festival evolves over the years MONITOR MAY 09, 2013
ASHLEY LAM Editor in chief Ohlone’s multimedia festival will take place May 16 at 3 p.m. at main campus’ Hyman Hall. There will be food, refreshments, digital entertainment and an awards program. First created to give Ohlone students the opportunity to present their best work to a wider audience, students are able to get feedback from high profile judges working in the industry, said Isabel Reichert, fulltime multimedia professor. “Since the festival’s debut, it has grown in size and scope and is now a forum for high caliber works of digital art including 3D renderings, 2D and 3D animation, web design and video games,” said Reichert. Those who are not multimedia students can interact, explore and ask questions, said Reichert. “The Ohlone Multimedia Festival is the brainchild of our late assistant professor Pilar Lewis, who headed the multimedia department from 2001 to her death in March of 2010,” said Caroline Testard, adjunct professor of the multimedia department. “In the years after Pilar’s death, adjunct faculty have worked together to keep this tradition alive. We are thrilled to once again have a head of multimedia, Isabel
Reichert, who will spearhead this year’s festival,” said Testard. Testard said that Lewis’s vision was to create a showcase for Ohlone multimedia students of all courses. The festival also offers students a chance to receive honest feedback from experts of the industry who serve as jurors. This year new festival features include a new online system for submissions, said Riechert. Alejandro Jauco, a parttime faculty member of the multimedia department was responsible for organiz-
ing the new judge panel. In recent years, only one judge oversaw all the competitions. “This year we will have four judges that are unique to their fields to handle different categories. It is really great to have people help. This gives us the chance to greater refine what students can get out of the festival in terms of feedback,” said Jauco. Judges include Luther Thie, art director for Sony Entertainment; Charles Huang, CEO of Green Throttle Games, Inc.; Lauren
Devine, UX Designer and Kevin Richardson, game designer for gamespin.net. Jauco estimates that there will be around 10 video game designs submitted this year. “What makes Ohlone’s multimedia department special is that we have video game design classes. Sometimes other universities don’t have this. Students learn, create and implement their video game designs at Ohlone,” said Jauco. The Silicon Valley is the perfect place for those who are interested in multimedia, said Jauco.
Reichert says Ohlone’s multimedia department is also distinguished. “Our multimedia department provides top notch, cutting edge education comparable to many private colleges and universities at a fraction of the cost. We constantly assess, improve and update our curriculum to be as leading edge as possible,” said Reichert. The multimedia festival is great because students can reflect on changes that are happening in the media and evolve with these changes, said Jauco.
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OPINIONS CAMPUS COMMENT
Tips for Ohlone students on preparing for finals ROBERT MITCHEL ENGLISH PROFESSOR
“Don’t cram. Start preparing as soon as you can and pace yourself. Study in sections and take rests between those sections. ” GLORIA REID ENGLISH PROFESSOR
“Study with a friend and a group if possible. And get there early and relax for a few minutes before the final.” AUSAF RAHMAN GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY PROFESSOR
“Relax, get plenty of rest and meditate. Meditation helps to relax both the body and the mind.”
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Morals should apply to Internet NORIHIRO SASAKI Opinion editor The time is over when we have to rely only on newspapers for information. We can get whatever they want to know not only by newspapers or television, but also by Facebook, Twitter and other social media. In addition, we are no longer information receivers. We can send our opinion and exchange information. Our lives should be better, right? However, we have a big problem today – too much information. How much information do we have today? A Cisco Visual Networking Index IP traffic forecast shows that global mobile data traffic will reach over two exabytes or 1018 bytes per month by 2013. How about SNS? Many young people, including me, get information mostly by SNS. According to Kissmetrix, the average person has 130 friends and makes 90 post each month, which means they see about 12,000 posts each months. How should we handle a deluge of information? Can we say we use it correctly? Lacking skills on how to deal with information leads to hurting innocent people. When Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev attacked the Boston Marathon with pressure-cooker bombs, not only police and FBI but anonymous people on the Internet who desperately searched the terrorists. While the Internet allows us to exchange information, it also makes us spread
groundless rumors. Sunil Tripathi, a Brown University student from Pennsylvania who had been missing since March 16, was being made out to be the criminal by Reddit users. Sense of justice drove people to accuse him and his family on the Internet. It is totally beyond our imagination how deeply his family hurts. When we use the Internet, we must always think whether the way is right or wrong. It is impossible to unplug at all. Without the Internet, people would be at a loss. The Internet itself is not a matter of right or wrong. We have to deal with it, right or wrong. The way is important. Many people argue SNS needs a function to stop the spread of false rumors. Writer Mat Honan argued in Wired.com that Twitter should need a function to edit tweets to make Twitter better. However, we have to keep in mind that it is always people who deal with tools. We need morality on the Internet. For example, we should follow information about which we post so that we can revise it if it is wrong. We may not be able to stop spreading false rumors, but we can revise it. And Social media users should not accuse someone no matter how right it seems to do so. It may hurt a second Tripathi family. Keep in mind that it is always our responsibility about how to use the Internet.
DANGTO TA MATH LAB ASSISTANT
“Review all the tests and handouts from the instructors. If you have difficulty with anything, go over it with the professor.” SHELDON W. HELMS PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR
“Preparation for final is something that should begin at the start of the semester, and continue throughout the semester.”
Cyberbullies should face serious consequences for their actions MICHAEL DELAHOUSSAYE Staff writer The Internet is supposed to be a place for people to have fun and connect with friends, not a breaking point. In today’s world, the Internet has become a tool for bullies to use to their advantage. Cyberbullying has become a major problem in recent years, resulting in tragic suicides. Cyberbullying extends past basic bullying. It’s more than just name calling now. Things most people would never say in person are voiced loud and clear over the web without hesitation. If this were just playful ribbing it wouldn’t have a problem, but it’s far worse. Recent incidents such as one involving 17-year-old Rehtaeh Parsons in Nova Scotia, Canada showcase the darkest usage of the Internet. Parsons, 15 at the time, attended a party with some friends and was allegedly raped by four of them that same evening. The incident was photographed and spread through Parson’s school and town in just three days. Parsons continually received Facebook messages asking her for sexual favors as well as being called a slut numer-
Because of the actions of people who weren’t involved and had no right to harass her, a beautiful young woman lost her life. ous times. This is how cowards, like the antagonists here, use the Internet today. This unrelenting onslaught of harassment became a tragic breaking point for Parsons. She attempted suicide by hanging, which left her in a coma on life support. Her family eventually took her off the life support. Because of the actions of people who weren’t involved and had no right to harass her, a beautiful young woman lost her life. An eerily similar tragedy occurred in Saratoga to 15-year-old Audrie Potts. Potts too attended a party and allegedly was raped. She later committed suicide by hanging after relentless bullying. The bottom line is that the Internet is now being used
to push people past their limits to the point of suicide. In both of the incidents, it was non-stop bullying that pushed both girls over the edge. New laws are being considered against cyberbullying, which is a needed step forward. Any person who harasses a victim of such a horrible crime needs to be penalized. These people are contributing to suicides. It’s their words that pushed these girls over the edge. In the same way as someone who drives the getaway car to a murder scene is an accomplice, so are the low-lifes who sent those messages. If not given punishment, the disgusting individuals should at least be exposed so people know who they really are. They do not deserve to live without repercussion for their actions. If a child called someone a name that caused someone to attempt suicide, there would be serious repercussion. Then why should these bullies get off scot-free? Repercussions need to be dealt to people who make others lives hell to a point of suicide. Laws should be passed not just for Audrie and Rehtaeh, but also for every person who is going through what they did. They all deserve better.
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Mission Peak lives up to its name LOUIS LAVENTURE Sports editor It is easy to take things for granted when you have them every day. At Ohlone College there is a backdrop that is breathtaking and majestic but also grueling and unforgiving. That backdrop: Mission Peak. The mountain behind the school is more than just beautiful. It also provides one of the best hikes and workouts naturally offered in the Bay Area. Ohlone College Student Jason Abasa hiked the mountain with some friends on May 3. “Every time I park by Building 7 for class, I look up at the trail and remind myself to take advantage of it,” Abasa said. “I think going to school here, it is easy to forget that we have an actual peak on our campus. I love to exercise and this is probably the best view I can have while working out.” There are five different routes to its summit, but the trail that begins at Ohlone seems to be a popular starting point not just for students but everybody who dares to challenge the massive mountain. “I do this hike at least twice a month and I just love it,” outdoor enthusiast John Carwill said. “I’ve lived in the Warm Springs area for over 10 years and I just learned to love the environment here, especially Mission Peak.” The hike that begins at Ohlone College is more than four miles in distance, including a 2,100-foot elevation change from the beginning to the summit. However, Mission Peak does have some company. It is part of a ridge that includes Mount Allison and Monument Peak stretching from the East Bay to the South Bay. Abasa and Carwill said that they both routinely finish their hike under five hours and usually faster than that. “Today we started at 8:30 a.m. and got back to the car at about 12:45 p.m.,” Abasa said. “I have jogged some of it and done it under four hours, but that’s really pushing yourself.” Jocelyn Manstead completed the hike with Abasa. “I have only done this hike a few times and it has always taken me over five hours,” she said. “We were really pushing each other today to take fewer breaks and finish it faster. On the way back down, my knees were shaking and my thighs started to cramp so we slowed down a little bit or we would
have finished a lot faster.” Manstead admitted to taking her hometown environment for granted. “It is really sad that I have lived in Fremont or Newark my entire life and only been here a handful of times,” Manstead said. The elevation is 2,517 feet from base to peak, providing very little shade or resting places along the way, so visitors are encouraged to bring lots of water. “When I first moved here and somebody told me about Mission Peak, I just showed up and walked it,” Carwill said. “Boy, was that a mistake. Halfway up I was out of water and sunburnt as all hell, so it definitely got the best of me that day.” From several classrooms
and buildings on campus, the beginning of the trail can be seen – including the occasional ambitious hiker. “I like to eat lunch at the tables outside by the cafeteria and just stare at the mountain for inspiration of some sort,” Abasa said. “It never fails. I always see somebody beginning the hike. It reminds me of how beautiful it is here and to take advantage of it.” It is easy to take things for granted when they surround you every day. Mission Peak will be here long after all of us are gone. We should all appreciate it and become a part of history making the pilgrimage that has been here long before you and will be here a long time after.
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A view of the greater Bay Area from the top of Mission Peak.
AWARD RECIPIENTS include these honorees:
“ One of the most inspiring events on campus!” TERRY TASKEY, COUNSELOR
Helen Harrison COUNSELING
Lingyu Kong Manae Makino
MULTIMEDIA
Daniel O’Donnell Jing Qiu Liu
Tawney Warren
MUSIC
DSPS
Sheila Blanco
REGISTERED NURSING
Torrance Magtoto
Nguyen-An Hoang Tasia Block Tri Hoang
Leah Dorman
DEAF PROGRAM ACCOUNTING
ANTHROPOLOGY
2012-2013 STUDENT AWARDS
Nathan Oliver Sorraya Wieneke
Xiaoyu Ji FINE ART
Samantha Ettlin Becky Shephard
ASL & DEAF STUDIES
Byung Gyu Lim
ENGINEERING
Rachel Liming Zhang ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Jaclynn Landowski ENGLISH
Thomas Narveson Jasper Tran
ADVANCED PHYSICS
Qianyan Li
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS
Rebecca L. Stein Kathryn A. Kucher PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
DEAF STUDIES AMBASSADOR
Christopher Moreno
Xuan Yu E. Lee
Thuy Ngoc To
Svetlana Zhudina Alhad U. Deshpande Alaina Gold
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Sarah Dorman
Heather Warren
FORENSICS/SPEECH & DEBATE
SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS
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How well do you know your local teams?
Summer is rapidly approaching marking an end to the 2013 school sports season. Try our local sports teams quiz.
1. Steve Lewis, Gold medalist at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, attended this school.
2. The Rebels boast a very competitive basketball team despite flying under the radar.
3. Hall of Fame football coach Bill Walsh coached here from 1957 to 1959.
4. In 2009, this school upgraded the varsity and junior varsity baseball fields.
5. Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi graduated from this establishment in 1989.
6. When two schools combined to create this school, they abandoned their mascots for a new one, the cougar.
7. San Francisco Giants outfielder Nate Schierholtz played collegiate baseball here.
8. Stanford Cardinal football coach David Shaw played football while attending this school.
9. Lamond Murray went here and is the only Mission Valley Athletic League basketball player to reach the NBA.
10. New soccer facilities are currently being built at this institution. See answers at bottom of page
Lady Renegades commit to four-year schools LOUIS LAVENTURE Sports editor The Ohlone College softball team ended its season on a high note Wednesday at the Fremont campus. Three sophomores from the 2013 squad signed letters of intent to continue their softball careers at four-year schools. Ariana Marquez signed to play at Holy Names University on Wednesday, bringing an end to her magnificent Ohlone career. “It feels really good to know that all my hard work has paid off,” Marquez said. “All those weekend and before and after practice workouts really paid off.” Marquez finished the 2013 campaign with 28 hits that included five doubles as well as two triples. She was also a honorable mention for the all conference team. Fellow sophomore Mackenzie Bush signed her letter of intent to play at
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Lady Renegade softball players Ariana Marquez, Mackenzie Bush and Katy Weger sign letters of intent to play at four-year schools Wednesday on the softball field at the Fremont campus.
York College in Nebraska. Bush batted .373 on the season with 14 stolen bases and 32 runs batted in. “It feels amazing to
have everything pay off like this,” Bush said. “We are all so blessed and proud to have these opportunities in front of us.”
Bush was a rock behind the plate for the Lady Renegades, catching a majority of the games this season. Bush was also voted
to the second team of the all conference team. First team Academic All-American Katy Weger also signed a letter of intent to play softball at a four-year school. Weger will be continuing her softball career close to the Bay Area at the California State University, Chico. “This has been my dream since I was five,” Weger said. “I really can’t put in to words how much this means and I don’t really think there are any words to describe how good this feels.” Weger had an outstanding year for Ohlone and coach Donna Runyon. Weger was named a frist team Academic All-American as well as a first team all conference performer. Weger stole an eye popping 27 stolen bases in 2013 while batting nearly .400 for the season. Weger and Bush were both in limited roles last season but played more pivotal roles on this years team.
Answer key for top story: 1. American High School, 2. Robertson High School, 3. Washington High School, 4. Irvington High School, 5. Mission San Jose High School, 6. Newark Memorial High School, 7. Chabot College, 8. James Logan High School, 9. John F. Kennedy High School, 10. Ohlone College.