Volume 129 Fall 2018 Roundup Issue 11

Happy at the harvest

Veterinary Sciences Club hosts family-friendly festival

After the devastation of the Woolsey and Hill fires that affected many in the Pierce College community, families were finally able to relax and celebrate the changing season at the Harvest Festival.

Pierce College Veterinary Science hosted the event which included face painting, pumpkin feedings, a petting zoo, and an arts and crafts station.

Anna Rull, treasurer of the Veterinary Sciences Club, said the event and the fires have brought the community together and changed perspectives on the role of veterinary science sponsored events on campus.

“As tragic and sad as things have been, I think there's a lot of good, a lot of heart, and a lot of compassion,” Rull said. “Being part of veterinary medicine doesn’t mean that you just treat an animal, you have to also help

Reserves not enough to pay deficit

Academic Senate discusses a potential $2 million cut

Reporter @BlakeMWilliams

Pierce is facing a budget deficit for the first time in more than 30 years.

Faculty discussed the issue Nov.

19 at Academic Senate.

Interim President Larry Buckley said $2 million needs to be cut to fix the deficit.

Angela Belden, instructor of psychology, said Pierce has used its reserves in the past to fix the

deficit, but they won’t be able to do that this year.

“I keep saying we got to brace for impact because we haven't had a budget deficit in a really long time,” Belden said. “We've been fiscally solvent for really long time. We had a really nice cushion built up that has really saved us over the past number of years and our reserves are now depleted. We're now looking at the point where we're not going to be able to fix this deficit with reserves this year.”

Part of the reason Pierce has a deficit is because of money that

is not being used for what it’s supposed to be used for, according to Buckley.

“A part of the challenge is just figuring out where money is that we can move to places where it's not,” Buckley said. “For example, there are a lot of positions that are budgeted, but there's nobody in them. So we have to make some decisions about the long term nature of the needs for those kinds of positions.”

Buckley believes it won’t affect Pierce in terms of staff hiring or students in the classroom.

humans as well.”

Planning and executing the event was a complete team effort, according to Rull.

“It really was like a group effort, again, with everybody pitching in ideas from what do you think about doing this and then trying to reach out to other clubs,” Rull said

Tashierra Stewart, a member of the Veterinary Science Club and a pre-vet major, said not many people know of or have visited the farm.

“A lot of people have never been on the farm, so we spent the last few weeks making the farm pretty. This is really our way of kind of just showing it off to everyone,” Stewart said.

Yirby Vanegas, a registered veterinary technology student, heard about the event from professor Sheila Hammon in chemistry class. Vanegas was somewhat hesitant when petting the goats.

“I don't know if they might react or anything so I pet them as light as possible,” Vanegas said.

The cow feeding attracted

“We might see it in scheduling. We'll see it in classrooms size. We'll see it in the number of courses that are being offered,” Buckley said. “But I don't think it's going to adversely affect access for students. It's not going to adversely affect quality of instruction.”

Belden said she was unsure what the end result will be, but that it could end up having an affect on students.

“The administration and the budget committee may do some things with course offerings which may shift what happens with students,” Belden said. “There are things like when we have difficulty paying for materials for students, instructional materials or anything like that. That can be a problem

children and adults alike. Children were given the opportunity to throw chunks of pumpkin into the cow pen. Rull said that pumpkin is a natural anti-parasite in chickens.

“The animals that are ruminants, pumpkin is really good for them,” Rull said.

The pumpkins were donated by different organizations and businesses.

“Towards the end of Halloween, we reached out to places that were going to get rid of their pumpkins. So a lot of farms we had to go and pick them up. I think one place was in Culver City. Some of our members or officers had to go all the way over to pick them up,” Rull said.

Yasaman Ettehad, Vice President of the Veterinary Science Club, said the money helps fund student trips to colleges like the University of California, Davis.

The club used to participate in Farm Walk which also worked to fundraise Pierce trips, however, the event is no longer running.

“We do a UC Davis trip every year and we cover the costs of everything, of every student that goes. We used to have Farm Walk and stuff, so we would have fundraisers but then we stopped. So we didn't have enough money for that trip. So we were like, okay, like let's do this,” Ettehad said.

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when we don't have the money for things and that can obviously trickle down for students in a big way.”

She also said multiple steps are being taken to try and solve the problem.

“The whole budget team is working on trying to figure out exactly what our deficit is going to be and exactly what they can do to mitigate that deficit in any way,” Belden said. “And so far they've instituted a form that has to be filled out from any administration when they have financial requests. So that form is going to help with transparency and to keep people accountable for the money they spend.”

Belden called for the district to fund Pierce better to help solve the

problem.

“The district does not fund us at a level that is sustainable,” Belden said. “We did find in the last funding model that came a number of years ago, it really hit Pierce hard and we haven't figured out how to adjust under the new funding.”

Buckley said Pierce will need to adjust and not let this drag the school down.

“I want to believe that when you face economic challenges, it's an opportunity to do business a little bit differently,” Buckley said. “There's a challenge, and you can either sink when there's challenges or you can figure out how to swim better.”

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“As tragic and sad as things have been, I think there's a lot of good, a lot of heart, and a lot of compassion.”

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Veterinary Sciences Club Treasurer

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Lu Dao an animal science professor, wipes his face after his 4-year-old daughter Olivia Dao pied him in the face at the Harvest Festival at the Pierce College Farm in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 16, 2018.

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Everett Joiner fishes for apples during the Harvest Festival on Nov. 16, 2018. at the Pierce College Farm in Wooldand Hills, Calif.

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for the time off

The holiday season is approaching, and Thanksgiving is a time for reflection on thankfulness, but that might be hard for some to do, because those that brave the lull of classes that lead up to Thanksgiving regret showing up in the first place.

After enduring almost a semester’s worth of grueling and stressinducing coursework, many look forward to this week of Thanksgiving – some spend time with family, others with friends – but whatever the case is, unfortunately, those who attend school lose out on the fulleffect of enjoying it.

Pierce students only receive Nov. 22 and 23 off. They are required to attend classes Monday through Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Instead of condensing holiday time, Pierce College could start school a week earlier than their planned start date.

The three days prior to Nov. 22 is not only inconvenient, it is a waste of time.

Classes that are in-session during this time sometimes tend to be unproductive, because there is little time to cover course material –which most likely be discarded like the rejected holiday fruit cake, because no one really wants to be in school anyways.

Because a lot of students don’t show up to their classes, professors may be deterred from moving through coursework due to having much of students absent.

Why even conduct class? It is a disservice that everyone is required to be on campus at this time.

In some cases, students opt out of attending classes that week, and professors may even cancel classes.

Many of those that don’t attend class may need to make travel preparations.

According to AAA, 54.3 million people are predicted to travel 50 miles or more from home in 2018, a 4.8 percent increase from last year – the highest volume of Thanksgiving travelers since 2005, with an additional 2.5 million from taking various modes of transportation.

Pierce should care because students should not be missing out on education, because they don’t have time to travel.

In addition to factoring-in travel, students don’t get an adequate amount of time off to fully appreciate and immerse themselves in holiday spirit.

Giving students a break allows them to shed accumulated stress that builds up throughout the semester.

According to an American Psychological Association study, “Vacations work to reduce stress by removing people from the activities and environments that they associate with stress and anxiety.”

In addition to relieving stress, the more time relaxing leads to more productivity.

According to a CNBC.com article named, “Vacation can make you more productive — just ask the Europeans,” Kathleen Potempa, a professor at the University of Michigan School of nursing said “vacations are important because they not only replenish the mind, they also reduce the physical effects of stress on the body."

If given the whole week off, not only will it satisfy “holiday brain,” but students will come back to school satisfied and feeling rejuvenated and ready to prepare for their approaching final exams.

Pro Con An 8-hour sleep cycle

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while the risk of heart disease increases by 48%. This is due to the decrease in the body’s natural killer cells which assist the immune system.

If that is not enough to convince students to get eight hours of sleep, perhaps the prospect of improved grades will.

Sleep. Students who do not get the adequate eight hours of sleep per night are not achieving their maximum potential. A full night of rest is beneficial to not only the student’s education, but their life outside of the classroom.

One may argue that sufficient sleep is not necessary for student success. However, it is a critical part of a student’s success inside and outside of the classroom.

One can only function with insufficient sleep for so long before they crash and burn. It is vital for students to get eight hours of sleep to reach their full potential.

Is a student truly successful if they are not reaching their potential? Maybe they are passing their classes, however, they are not truly doing their best.

It’s a simple way to lower the risk of disease, improve memory, lower stress, maintain your weight and live longer. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression have been linked to insufficient sleep.

Good health is essential to a student’s success. Ensuring one gets sufficient sleep each night is a part of keeping healthy. Becoming ill may prevent a student from attending class, which can cause them to miss important lessons or coursework.

Additionally, one can’t work to their fullest capacity when sick. One is three times more likely to become infected with the cold virus, according to John Hopkins Medicine.

One’s risk for type 2 diabetes increases three times,

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, inadequate sleep may contribute to lower grades, emotional and behavioral disturbances. Those who have stayed up late finishing a project or paper may have experienced these issues on a smaller scale.

One usually feels groggy and irritable after one night of little to no sleep. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School found that sleep deprivation negatively affects one’s ability to learn, because of the correlation between sleep and memory.

Insufficient sleep also affects motivation and judgment.

Lack of motivation in combination with poor judgment and memory are detrimental to student success.

As sleep deprivation causes poor judgment, one may become blind to the negative effect they have been experiencing. Each year 6,000 fatal car accidents are contributed to drowsy drivers, according to John Hopkins Medicine. An estimated 1 in 25 adults have fallen asleep at the wheel in the past month alone, according to John Hopkins Medicine.

There’s a variety of issues a student faces with lack of sleep. Therefore, eight hours of sleep each night is necessary for students’ overall success.

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It’s a common myth that you should get an average of eight hours per sleep cycle. However, does anyone actually get that many?

If a student has to get eight hours of sleep every day to succeed, then it’s fair to say that a majority of us would probably be failing.

It’s pretty unrealistic to get more than eight hours of sleep every night. Most people, especially students, don’t have time to get all those hours of sleep into their schedule.

A Student's schedule typically involves having classes for half of the day, work for some, homework and other responsibilities. Getting at least six hours of sleep seems like a luxury at the end of the day.

Even when getting a full night’s rest, you often feel like you still haven’t gotten enough sleep. You’re just as exhausted the next day. Then, there are other times when you get five hours of sleep and have a boost of energy that makes you feel alive enough to go through the day.

A sleep cycle isn’t just about the number of hours of sleep you get. Another factor to it is sleeping habits.

If you’re getting only about three hours of sleep every night, then it’s safe to say you should get more sleep. Additionally, if you’re not getting the full eight hours, then it’s not like you will crash and be sleep deprived because you haven’t gotten enough

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sleep.

Without getting too scientific, everyone has this alarm clock inside of them that will set them up to be active or inactive during different times of the day, despite how many hours they got the night before.

In an article published by the National Sleep Foundation, it explains how this process called the circadian rhythm has certain times when you feel tired in a day.

“The circadian rhythm dips and rises at different times of the day, so adults’ strongest sleep drive generally occurs between 2-4 a.m. and in the afternoon between 1-3 p.m. The circadian rhythm also causes us to feel more alert at certain points of the day, even if we have been awake for hours and our sleep/wake restorative process would otherwise make us feel more sleepy.”

This explains why when pulling an all-nighter, you feel sleepy at 2 a.m. but then start to feel more awake at 6 a.m. This is it waking you up to when you would usually start waking up in the morning.

A lot of people run on less than eight hours a day and manage to get things done. As long as students have a relatively consistent sleeping schedule where they’re waking up and going to sleep at the same times every day, and it has them feeling refreshed the next morning, then eight hours a night is not crucial to success.

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Comfort on Canvas

SOFI MATZAGANIAN Campus Life Editor @sofimatz

One of the more unintentionally funny parts of class is when teachers inadvertently mispronounce a student's name. This can be alleviated with the new Canvas update announced Nov. 19 at the Academic Senate meeting.

Each professors’ Canvas shells are now equipped with a feature that will allow students to personally record themselves pronouncing their name properly.

Distance Education Coordinator

Wendy Bass explained that the purpose was to create a more personal connection with students - especially with online classes. Bass explained that the program is universal and available to every student.

Bass compared the recording to a profile photo that will automatically be saved to a student’s profile.

Not only does the program allow students to give professors the proper pronunciation of their names, but it also gives students the opportunity to specify what their preferred gender pronouns are.

“It’s really very equalizing” said Bass.

The goal of the new program is to make students feel more comfortable and to be sure they are being called the right names, and being referred to with the correct pronouns.

Jennifer Moses wanted to make some points clear.

“It is an op-in, so the students have to opt in to put their names in,” Moses said.

The program is optional, however Bass encourages professors and students alike to partake in the program.

Clay Gediman explained the new features getting added to the online world.

Gediman explained that there are already many tools from the library available to students online. Now, there will be audio and video embedded into Canvas to help students with their research, to explain the differences between sources.

“We already have a lot of stuff that you can embed into your Canvas,” Gediman said.

Car battery thefts on the rise

Hondas and Toyotas have been a recent primary target on campus

BLAKE WILLIAMS Reporter @BlakeMWilliams_

Cars parked on the Pierce campus have recently been the target of petty theft.

An unidentified suspect stole car batteries from five cars on Thursday, Oct. 25 and Friday Oct. 26 in Parking Lot 7, according to the Pierce College Sheriff’s Station.

The cars that were targeted were older model Toyotas and Hondas, ranging from a 1994 Honda Accord to a 2006 Toyota Corolla.

Stealing car batteries is a trend that has been going on in a lot of areas across Southern California such as, Altadena, Northridge, Pico Rivera, Downtown and parts of Los Angeles, according to Deputies Isaac Jorge and Lazaro Sanchez.

“It is easy, quick money for somebody,” Jorge said. “I did a little bit of research myself and I heard that they're turning them in for the core return which is $16, so that’s what they’re getting for them. I can't guarantee that they might be selling the battery, but they get a quick 16 bucks.”

Automotive service technology student Austyn Clancy said that

removing the battery is usually an easy process. “If you have the hood open, all you have to do is disconnect the

battery and remove the bar that holds it in place,” Clancy said. “You could do it in two minutes, easy.”

Assistant professor of industrial technology Mike Van Dyke said an alarm system is the best way to try and stop car theft. He also noted that some people use chains to lock their car hoods more securely.

Sanchez also stressed the importance of hiding any items left in the car and always make sure to secure the car before leaving it.

“Just for general safety for the vehicles, make sure to always lock the car and don’t leave any valuables in plain view,” Sanchez said.

After the batteries were stolen, the security around the area and other parking lots were increased to try and prevent it from happening again.

Jorge said more routine checks are being done in the parking lot and the Sheriff's station wants more of a presence on campus.

The Sheriff Station encourages students to be more observant on campus.

“If you guys see something, report it,” Jorge said. “Because it's not something that is very obvious. Somebody has their hood up and you're just thinking they're having mechanical problems and you don't know they're taking the batteries. So when you see anything suspicious, call us. That's all we can do.”

Stay safe on campus, there's an app for that

Reporting potential crimes can be done with the click of a button

ARIELLE ZOLEZZI News Editor @ArielleZolezzi

Students can now find safety in anonymity when they report crimes with the Rave Guardian app.

Various colleges, such as the University of Pennsylvania and University of North Carolina, have been adopting Rave Guardian, an app that gives students a way to discreetly contact security on-site and connect them with the resources they need.

easily find assistance at their current location with a custom call feature, which provides a directory of an organization’s important numbers.

When students see or suspect a crime happening on campus, they can submit a text directly to security or another department. Only they can see the tip and you can choose to remain anonymous.

on campus then that would definitely help,” Sanchez said. The app also alerts based on one’s location despite the availability of a cell phone signal. The app also gives access to emergency procedures, schedules and other key documents in a custom content portal.

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A student was feeling ill and paramedics transported them to a hospital.

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• Petty Theft

quickly, this would be great for students to have information at their fingertips,” Snow said. With the motto of “never travel alone,” Rave Guardian makes this possible by giving the option to set a virtual safety timer, which .

A female student reported her wallet was stolen from her purse.

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•Student Incident

A male student drew inappropriate images in a female student's notebook.

The purpose of this app is to help prevent dangerous situations by reporting suspicious activity with a photo or location through the app. Rave Guardian allows one to

Deputy Sheriff Lazaro Sanchez explained the app provides a virtual Neighborhood Watch type of system, where people can exchange critical safety information to one another could be a benefit to the campus.

For example, if there were an earthquake, fire drill or other emergency warning on campus, students could easily access that information through the app.

In states of emergency, the app is designed to connect people with the proper authorities and keep people connected during these instances.

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Psychology professor Chadwick Snow said the app could potentially make the exchange of safety information easier.

“It would be great, knowing that if I needed to, I could just go on my phone and message security instead of looking up their number on the website or trying to find a officer,” Zachary Kaminkow, a communications major, said.

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“As far as anything that helps keep the community safe, having a platform where people can have a conversation about what’s happening

“If there was an emergency and information needed to be spread

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Someone attempts to steal a car battery from a white Toyota Corolla Nov. 20, 2018 in Parking Lot 1 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Get amped with the Applied Music Program

Thursday Concert Series creates a culmination of sound

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After a week-long hiatus, the Thursday Concert Series made its return with a spotlight featuring student performers from the Applied Music Program (AMP).

The show featured a mixture of classical music, original pieces, jazz and a hint of Broadway to cultivate a symphony of instrumental excellence. As the audience filled up the Performing Arts Theater, the lights

dimmed and guitarist Aro Caitlin was ready to set the bar high with the first performance of the afternoon.

Caitlin’s first song was Valse Choro, Op.64, No.1 composed by Francis Kleynjans. The pleasant sound of the guitar echoed throughout the theater creating a tranquil environment right from the start. His second piece was from Matteo Carcassi titled Etude, Op.60, No. 7. This showcased his technical skill as his fingers traveled from each guitar string at a fast pace.

The next musician was singer Dan Cruz who performed Les

Berceaux by Gabriel Faure. He followed up with the classic single from the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Pure Imagination by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony George Newley. His voice captured the attention of the audience with some singing along as well.

The next performer was powerhouse vocalist Lexi Cantu. She amazed the crowd with her rendition of Se Tu M’ami by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Her voice made it seem as if she was singing in an Italian Opera. After, she sang She’s Like the Swallow by Carl Strommen, which tested her vocal ability because the notes ranged from high to low throughout the whole song.

Guitarist Adrian Camp took the stage after Cantu and did not disappoint with his renditions of Etude No.3, Op.60 by Matteo Carcassi and Estudios Sencillos I. Movido II. Lento III. Rapido by Leo Brouwer. Along with Caitlin, Camp also took on a Carcassi piece and it proved to be no challenge for him.

Amir Zaker, violinist, was up next. He performed Partita in D Minor for Solo Violin, BMV 1004 by the great, J.S. Bach. As the only violinist of the group, he stood out and was nothing short of amazing. Bach would be proud if he was in the audience.

Trumpeter Bryan Herrera stood out because he was the only one performing a trumpet solo amongst his group. He performed Sonate pour Cornet et Piano I.Allegro con brio II. Andante con espressione

by Thorvald Hansen. He was accompanied by Lance Merrill on the piano. The piano/trumpet duet turned out to be something special.

Guitarist Rahim Aghayarizadeh displayed a mastery of acoustics with his rendition of Mazurka arranged by Daniel Fortea.

The fourth vocalist of the night was Jonathan Engstrom, who performed Tu Lo Sai by Giuseppe Torelli and The Call by Ralph Vaughan Williams. He was also accompanied by Merrill on the piano which took his vocal performance to another level with both pieces.

Edwing Franco was next with his instrument being the alto saxophone. He played Killer Joe by legendary jazz artist, Benny Golson and Song for My Father by Horace Silver. Franco dressed the part as if he was a professional jazz artist with his old school top hat and dress shoes. The saxophone was a nice addition considering that him and Herrera were the only ones playing a wind instrument for the recital.

The second-to-last performer was Julianne Sillona-de leon, who put on a masterclass of vocal aptitude. She sang Sebben Crudele by Antonio Caldara and Take Me to the World by Stephen Sondheim. Sillona had her vocal talent on full display as she had the audience mesmerized with her elongated, high-pitch notes.

The performance ended on a high note with vocalist Leonardo Garcia. He performed Che Fiero Costume by Giovanni Legrenzi and Silent Noon by Ralph Vaughan

Take a lunar look through a telescope

The physical science dept hopes to turn Pierce Brahmas into astrophiles

EZZAT WANAS

Reporter @EzzatWanas

Stargazers in Los Angeles are often deprived of mother nature's natural glow and seeing the beauty of our galaxy proves to be a difficult task.

However, the Pierce College science department invited students to enjoy an in depth look at the night sky on Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Chairman of the Physics department Dale Fields led the show. He equipped students with a telescope that was able to give a better view of our solar system.

Unfortunately, the weather cast a literal and metaphorical shadow over the entire event, hindering some of the viewing experiences.

“Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate with us, but we always want the opportunity of giving people a chance to look beyond themselves and to look out and see the coolness of nature,” Fields said.

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The students were able to get a good look at one of the many giant space rocks in the sky, formally known as the moon.

“Generally, we like to do this by the first quarter moon because it is nice and visible at this time, lots of good craters, and shadows to be able to see,” Fields said.

Fields said the new telescopes, which have GPS trackers and other advancements in technology, have made it easier to observe the stars even in bad weather.

“I can just tell these telescopes that I want to see Saturn, and they automatically move over to see where Saturn is,” Fields said.

Mariey Stober, a tutor in astronomy said her involvement in the program has become a fun way to bring the community together to learn something they probably wouldn’t have.

“In the astronomy show, we give access to so many different people so they can come and partake and enjoy astronomy with us and we hope to

make them learn about the planets,” Stober said.

Stober explained how this show can change people’s perspective when looking to the sky because they’ll know how ancient people used them to find and navigate their way.

“We also get a lot of kids with their parents. It is very interesting. They come with an open mind than others to learn about the space,” Stober said. Pierce student Maria Marzai was

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one of the many students at the show. She stated that she always attends the planetarium shows because of her interest in stars and astronomy. Marzai remembered the first time she saw the moon.

“It was crazy and I took a very cool picture on my phone. I felt that I could touch the Moon,” Marzai said.

Josh Uabecker has been a tutor for astronomy students at Pierce for four years. He spoke on some of the many interesting lunar objects you can observe this time of year.

“We normally get a chance to see a few different galaxies and hosts of nebulas. The most particular one we see at this time of the year is the great Orion Nebula,” Uabecker said.

“If you look at the right time of the year, you can see ice caps, craters, and canyons on the Moon and Mars.” Fields hopes students walk away from these shows with a new perspective on our place in the galaxy.

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Williams. The power in his voice was prominent through both songs and he was professionally comfortable on stage.

The AMP holds auditions at the beginning of each semester. Those who get into the program are given one-on-one lessons each week. The program is open to all music majors who are willing to meet the

requirements. Spring auditions will be held Feb. 8 2019. Those interested must submit an application by Feb. 6, 2019. For further information, students may contact Dr. Wendy Mazon at mazonwe@piercecollege.edu.

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Upcoming Thursday Afternoon Concerts

Nov. 29: Ondarza Horn Tro-Brahms Horn Trio 1 p.m.

Dec. 6: DRUtones and Mistical Meditations 1 p.m.

Dec. 7: Performance Workshop/Final Recital 9 a.m.

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Dec. 13: Pierce College Choir Holiday Concert 7 p.m

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Isabella Cantore, 2, is showing off her newly-made balloon crown at the Harvest Festival at the farm on Los Angeles Pierce College campus in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Fri. Nov.

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Amir Zaker plays the violin on Nov. 15, 2018 on the Performing Arts Theater stage.

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Edwing Franco, alto saxophone, with accompanist Lance Merrill on Nov. 15, 2018, performing in the Thursday Concert Series.

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“We try to give people a chance to look at the sky and get a little bit more experience looking up instead of looking around and staying in their personal world.”

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Women’s volleyball

Zhou said each team member has made significant improvement throughout the semester.

Scott said she wants to use the offseason to become improve her skills.

Falcons beat the Brahmas

Soccer season ends with 4-0 playoff loss

With a new coaching staff and several new faces, women’s volleyball entered this year as a transition season.

The Brahmas finished with an overall record of 1-12, while finishing last in the conference standings at 1-7.

The team began late on Sept. 26, making it difficult to keep up with other teams who have already been in season.

Head coach Edison Zhou said they did not have much time to practice in preparation for the season.

“When you practice it’s just like a real game and you need to concentrate but when you play a real game it’s like a practice and you have to relax,” Zhou said.

Keturah Scott, middle blocker, said she is playing as a freshman on the team and this is her fourth year playing volleyball.

Scott said starting the season late made it difficult to feel level-headed with other teams.

“I wish we could’ve played a lot longer and a lot more games,” Scott said. “Our first game we played a team that played ten games before we did. They played preseason games and we didn’t get to do any of that.”

Last year women’s volleyball finished the season with an overall record of 23-8, losing in five sets to the San Diego City College Knights. They finished in conference play undefeated at 8-0.

“Everyone has gotten better,” Zhou said. “We have three brand new girls that just started to learn how to play volleyball. Now they can serve, and they can pass.”

In their only win against Glendale College, the team came back from two sets down to win the next three 25-17, 25-22 and 15-8.

“I think that was the best memory of the season. Every day they are getting better so every match is better than the last one,” Zhou said.

Catelynn Pulido, outside hitter, has played on the team for two years and is also one of the team captains. She said the team pulled together in their win against the Vaqueros.

“We won that game because it was the first game that we were together mentally and physically,” Pulido said. “We got that win because we were able to work together as a team, be able to hit the spots, know their weaknesses and use it against them. We were so proud of each other on how we worked together, and we really deserved it for that day.”

Pulido said she will be transferring next spring but will be practicing in the offseason with the team to improve her weaknesses.

“It would have to be increasing my vertical jump and always being able to keep my elbow high as a reminder for hitting so I can hit the shots of the areas I want to hit. So, a lot of conditioning and a lot of weight training to strengthen myself and to make myself faster,” Pulido said.

“I want to work on being a better hitter. I would say being a better teammate overall and communicating more,” Scott said.

Scott said the team faced a rough start from the beginning and it was hard to adapt.

“I didn’t expect much because I know we didn’t have a complete team. I expected us to win more games than we did but considering our position, not having a team and not having a budget, it was harder,” Scott said.

Pulido said her highlight of the season was working with a team that gave it their all in every game.

“We were never a blowout in the beginning of the season and I really appreciated that,” Pulido said. “We were probably 25-20, 25-18 and to me that is great because we were always back to back and we were right there. Even though we couldn’t finish, I think it was great we were able to compete with these teams instead of having a blowout.”

Zhou said he gets help from the assistant coach and has formed good communication with the team.

“For this season I learned about how to run a program, working with my assistant coach, how to talk with the girls, and how to be positive every day. I have a lot of experience with playing I can share with them so next year it should be better,” Zhou said.

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Men’s basketball competes in Pasadena Tournament

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After beating Glendale Community College in their season opener, the Brahmas travelled to Pasadena to participate in the three-day Skip Robinson Classic.

The teams participating in the tournament were Pierce, LA Southwest, Mt. San Antonio College, Valley, Santiago Canyon, LA Trade Tech, Barstow and the hosts Pasadena.

In the first game, the team faced the hosts Pasadena City College. Things didn’t go their way as they lost to the Lancers 83-66.

Christian Guillory led the Brahmas with 19 points, six rebounds and an assist. He had two more than Pasadena’s Ivan Egbunike.

In game two, Pierce bounced back to get the win

over the LA Southwest by a score of 71-68.

Anthony McIntyre scored 25 points for the Brahmas, scoring the same number as the Cougars’ Lamar Harris.

With the win, the team improved their overall record to 2-1.

In the final game of the tournament, the Brahmas faced the Mt. San Antonio Mounties.

The team were close to getting the win over Mt. SAC, but they falled short losing the game 69-67. McIntyre in the game scored 23 points, scoring four more than Mounties’ Todd Rigsby.

LA Trade Tech ended up winning the tournament beating hosts Pasadena in the final 71-66.

The Brahmas are back on the court on Nov. 29 when they take part in the West LA Tournament. Their first game is against Glendale at 3 p.m.

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The Southern California Regional Playoff journey was short-lived for the Brahmas, losing the first round 4-0 to the Cerritos Falcons on Nov. 17, at Cerritos College.

Pierce’s season ended at 13-6-3, while finishing 5-2-1 in conference play.

Head Coach Adolfo Perez said he was proud of the way his team competed.

“We played the number one team in the country, we had one less player and the game was even throughout,” Perez said. “I honestly could not be any prouder. We lost 4-0, but I don’t look at it like a loss. Considering the circumstances, we performed phenomenally.”

Perez said their biggest obstacle was competing against a team that was undefeated.

“We’re a junior college, but they had six division one athletes,” Perez said. “It was very hard to compete with them, it was top level competition and our girls were certainly not used to it.”

The Brahmas kept the game scoreless until the 42nd minute when Serena Camacho gave the Falcons the lead.

In the second half, things started going downhill for the team.

After Sydney Carr doubled the lead for Cerritos, Emily Claros was replaced in goal by midfielder Adriana Sosa. The other goalies on the team were out with an injury.

The Brahmas went down a player in the 58th minute when Keyonna Hill was given a red card.

Elizabeth Mendez scored Cerritos’ third goal and Carr wrapped things up in the 88th minute to ensure the win for the Falcons.

Team captain and forward Gisell Cruz said the team left everything they had on the field.

“I know that today we were facing a tough opponent, but we put it aside and just played with a lot of heart and that’s all that a captain can ask for from a team,” Cruz said. “No matter who the team is, if we really want this, we’ll play hard for it.”

Forward Jordyn Conlon said their objective was to put up a good fight.

“We went into this knowing that their scores were 12-0, 10-0, 8-0,” Conlon said. “And the fact that they didn’t even score until the end of the first half means that we gave them a challenge. We were definitely frustrating them. I don’t feel defeated at all.”

Cruz said that after Cerritos scored the first goal, their focus

took a hit.

“Our mentality got the best of us, but other than that, I think we overcame all the negatives and kept pushing through,” Cruz said.

Conlon said attitude was a key factor in their performance.

“We were letting the sidelines, coaches, the other players – little things like that just get in our heads,” Conlon said. “We weren’t necessarily playing as well together as we should have.”

Although they didn’t play their best, Conlon said they score could have gone a different direction if they were playing with clear minds.

“I know that when we play with our heads on a swivel, we are pretty unstoppable,” Conlon said. “I don’t think it was talent that defeated us. I think it was just our mentality and where we were mentally that stopped us today.”

The team encountered many injuries this semester, but Perez said the team doesn’t shy away when things get difficult.

“Our biggest strength is our ability to fight,” Perez said. “That’s our strength. We do not give up. We had a lot of things hit

us this year, but we got here, and I’m proud of them.”

Despite losing, he said the feeling of getting to playoffs is amazing.

“I’ve been here 18 years and we’ve made playoffs every year, which is unheard of. And to get this far – with this group of girls –feels good,” Perez said.

Conlon said that she hoped to win, but at the end of the day, she was happy to have played on the level that they achieved.

“This is my first season playing, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” Conlon said. “I was going into this planning to win this game and keep going, but it’s just a great feeling to be on a team that is able to get this far. I am so incredibly proud of us.”

Reflecting on the season, Cruz said the team grew physically, mentally and emotionally strong together.

“We bonded, without a bond we don’t really have a team,” Cruz said. “We built our own family. We have that family vibe, and that’s what kept us going all season.”

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(R-L) Forward Keyonna Hill tries to steal the ball from Cerritos Collegeʼs defender America Ontiveros during the first round of the regional playoffs on Nov. 17, 2018, in Cerritos, Calif.

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(R-L) Forward Jordyn Conlon tries to steal the ball from Cerritos Collegeʼs midfielder Natalie Garcia during the first round of the Regional Playoffs on Nov. 17, 2018, in Cerritos, Calif.

“We played the number one team in the country, we had one less player and the game was even throughout. I honestly could not be any prouder. We lost 4-0, but I don’t look at it like a loss.”

-Adolfo Perez Head coach

Mentoring new generation on the gridiron

Coaches share knowlege to players after playing professionaly

There are no ESPN NFL stats pages for Tavon Rooks and Gerald Bowman. After stellar careers playing Friday nights in high school and Saturdays in college, they narrowly missed the football dream—to play on Sundays.

Coming a bit short of that goal doesn’t mean they are through with football. Instead, they have turned to coaching, and they have brought their knowledge of all levels of the sport to Pierce.

Rooks is the offensive line coach and the running game coordinator and Bowman coaches the defensive backs and coordinates the passing game.

Tavon Rooks was the 202 overall pick of the 2014 National Football League draft as he was drafted by the New Orleans Saints.

“It was an amazing moment,” Rooks said. “I didn't really see it happening, but God allowed it to happen. It was a blessing. I wish everybody can experience the opportunity to feel that. I wish I can do it all over again.”

Rooks started his football career in the ninth grade. He went to College of the Canyons and Navarro Junior College before transferring to Kansas State University.

Rooks is now the offensive line coach and running game coordinator for the football team.

While he was in the NFL, Rooks spent parts of two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

“It was a grind, but I enjoyed it,” Rooks said. “I wish I was there a little bit longer, but no, God had other plans. But my time in the NFL was wonderful. I got to meet some great people and some great players as well.”

While Rooks was a member

of the Chiefs in 2015, he had a heart attack during training camp.

“The effect that had on me [was] just thinking about my future,” Rooks said. “I got a little girl and just thinking about her. The what’s next question always come to mind. Am I going to keep on playing football or am I destined to be somewhere else?”

A year later, Rooks started his coaching career as a volunteer with a high school team. He missed being around the game and wanted to help other players reach their goals.

“I always wanted to give back,” Rooks said. “I feel my job here on this Earth is to help guys get to where I've been. A lot of guys at the junior college level need that guidance. So that's what got me into coaching.

I'm just here for the guidance and helping kids reach their potential to where they want to be at in life.”

The number one thing he learned in the NFL that he tries to pass

along to his players is discipline.

“If you want to be able to succeed in this world, you gotta be able to be disciplined and it goes so far, along way from football,” Rooks said. “It's just life in general. If you're not disciplined in life then your life is going to be hard.”

Rooks wants to continue to move up in the coaching world with the hopes of coaching at a division one school.

Rooks said he wants to stay at the college level, but coaching in the NFL is an opportunity he would like to have.

“I don't see myself going up that type of level, but if it happens it happens,” Rooks said. “I'd rather be more on the college level because that's where I can relate now.”

Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2015, Gerald Bowman journey to the NFL was filled with challenges.

“When I first got there, it was just like, I can't believe it, I'm here,”

Brahma of the Week

Anthony McIntyre

Sport: Basketball

Position: Guard Class: Freshman

High School: Saugus

Led the team with 55 points in the three-day Pasadena Tournament.

55 points in the three-day Pasadena Tournament, what do you make of your performance?

“I played pretty solid. I didn’t get my overall expectation in the event, but in an individual performance I felt I played really well.”

In what areas can you improve on?

“Improving on my assists per game. Also get my average jump and imporve on my defense.”

Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

“I’ll do a prayer and listen to music before the game.”

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you do? Football.

Any plans after Pierce?

“Transfer to a four-year and get my degrees and than whatever comes next.”

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Tavon Rooks , the offensive line coach and running game coordindator, stands at Pierce College's Shepard Stadium during a game on Oct. 20, 2018, in Woodland Hil ls, Calif.

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Gerald Bowman defensive backs coach, stands at Shepard Stadium during a game on Oct. 20, 2018, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif.