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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Volume 173 Number 3

Job Fair Promising for Student Attendees

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By Carlos Martinez Representatives from more than 50 companies set up tables at the Student Union to recruit job seekers who attended the Fall Classic Hiring Spree to look for employment on Oct. 9.

The Student Union teemed with hundreds of applicants who stood in long lines as the job fair returned for a second consecutive year. The event was free, but required advance registration online for admission.

The job fair was a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Los Angeles City College, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the Weingart Center Association and the Hollywood WorkSource.

Organizers said more than 60 employers signed up to attend the job fair, with more than 2,000 available positions. Twenty-three-yearold Tanya Sullan attended the “Hiring Spree” and says she felt hopeful about the possibility of finding a job.

“I came here all prepared with my resume and my cover letter, ready to make the best impression and hopefully get hired,” Sullan said.

“I am looking for a job that would offer a flexible schedule, because I am also a student … I have a child development diploma, so I’d like to work as a teacher’s aide or something related to that field.”

Students from LACC were not the only job seekers. Alfonso Carreras is a 20-year-old Hollywood resident who’s been unemployed for five months. He heard about the event through a friend and says he hoped the U.S. Army would recruit him.

“I am here because I want to become a U.S. Army official,” he said.

“I checked out their website and decided to come out here and find out more about it.”

Time Warner Cable, Aflac, Catholic Charities, Child Care Careers, Panda Express and Sears were among the many companies that attended. The hiring process varied from company to company.

Time Warner Cable sent prospective employees to interview with job recruiters who were located downstairs after an initial screening. Other companies referred job seekers to their websites to fill out applications.

Northern California-based ChildCare Careers recruits teachers and teacher’s aides for staffing in 15 cities throughout the state. Natalie E. Fletcher, a recruiter for the company told the Collegian what the company is looking for in a potential employee.

“We are looking for people with experience in education, education majors, child development majors that would work in pre-schools,” Fletcher said. “LACC does have a fantastic child development program, so there’s no reason why I wouldn’t be at this job fair. I’m here because I’m going to get the kind of candidates that I’m looking for.”

An event organizer talked about the process and logistics of sponsoring the hiring spree. Organizers

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eslie Ferreira will direct the cast of ”Our Lady of 121st Street” in an encore performance at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, two weeks after performing at the Caminito Theatre in the first Theatre Academy production of the semester.

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EXTERMINATORS CALLED IN TO SPRAY FOR BEDBUGS IN 2 CAMPUS BUILDINGS

By the 1940s, bedbugs were nearly exterminated in the city of Los Angeles, according to Admiral Pest Control. However, bedbug infestations in motels, hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings are on the rise. Students, faculty and staff report seeing bedbugs at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and the Office of Special Services within the last two months

BY CLINTON CAMERON At least two students have been treated at the Los Angeles City College Health & Wellness Center after reportedly being bitten by bedbugs on campus. Students have reported three bedbug encounters since last spring, according to faculty and staff.

Last month, a male student reported being bitten by a bedbug on the first floor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The student reported the incident to Librarian Rosalind Goddard.

“I don’t remember the exact date, but it was last month,” Goddard said. “A male student came to the reference desk and said he had been bitten by an insect.”

She followed the student to the periodicals section on the first floor, only a few feet from the reference desk.

“While I was there, lo and be-

hold, it emerged,” Goddard said. “A little red bug.”

Administrative assistant Rick Robles works at the Student Health Center and treated the student bitten by bedbugs in the MLK Library.

“A young male student came in complaining of bedbug bites,” Robles said. “He was in the library in one of the chairs and he noticed some bugs crawling, so he began to get really itchy and he noticed when he began to feel around [that] he had bug bites on his back.”

Robles treated the student with hydrocortisone cream to stop the itching and advised him to see a doctor.

“It was pretty basic,” Robles said.

“It was just maybe five minutes and that was it.”

A staff member and a student both spotted a bedbug at the Office of Special Services last Friday.

The staff member reportedly saw a small red bug crawl from the stu-

With a flick of his wrist, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law four bills last month that will affect student access to food assistance, student loans, bachelor degrees and sexual assault counseling.

BY BYRON UMANA BERMUDEZ

AB 1930: ACCESS TO QUALITY FOOD

Assembly Bill 1930, or the CalFresh Bill, will allow low-income college students enrolled in “employment training programs” access to food assistance. CalFresh’s mission is to provide healthy and nutritious meals to low-income families.

Under the previous law, students enrolled at institutions of higher learning were not eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits unless they met one of several exemptions.

One of these exemptions was participation in “employment training programs.”

Under the new law, certain educational programs will be branded as training programs by the State Department of Social Services. This means that students in several community college programs may be eligible to apply.

“I think it would be a great program for students, because that’s one less thing they would have to worry about,” said Mario Alejandro, a music major.

SENATE BILL 850: EARN A B.A. FROM A COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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dent’s hair onto the side of her neck.

The student responded by picking it off her body and throwing it in a trashcan.

Campus custodians responded immediately and found no sign of the bug. A source who wishes to

remain anonymous advised the student to visit the Health & Wellness Center.

Robles said he instructed the student to inspect her body and clothes for more bugs and possible bites. No bites or additional bugs

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SENATE BILL 967: PROTECTION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS

or students who struggle with finances, the LifeLine program could provide a bit of relief.

The program, commonly referred to as the “Obama phone,” provides a discount of up to $12.65 off of a customer’s monthly phone bill. In some cases, participants receive a cell phone free of charge. LifeLine recently expanded in California and extended its subsidy to include wireless services.

“Anything free for a college student from food to rent to a phone, it helps out,” said Anmira Sumler, a business major. “That way, they can actually concentrate on their studies and put more into their education.”

Estimates from the United States Census Bureau show that more than 51 percent of college students who reside off-campus live below the poverty line.

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Gov. Brown also signed Senate Bill 850 into law. This bill will change the way many students in California obtain their bachelor degrees. Starting in the fall semester of 2017, 15 community college districts in the state will offer one baccalaureate program each.

That means 15 community colleges in the state will be able to confer bachelor degrees in a variety of fields ranging from dental hygiene and industrial technology, to emergency medical technology and health care data management.

The undergraduate programs at the 15 appointed colleges will not include degrees that schools in the California State University and University of California systems already offer. Students would have to pay $84 more per upper-division unit than they do now. This pilot program will end in the spring semester of 2023.

“I feel this is a great option,” said Cal State Northridge graduate, Cindy Sanchez. “The downside is that the credibility [students will receive] when they apply to certain jobs or other schools. [Employers] are going to look at the school that you went to and will see that you stayed in your ‘comfort zone.’ Many people might get denied certain jobs because of this.”

In an effort to combat instances of sexual assault involving California’s students, Brown also approved SB 967. This bill is intended to ensure that university and college governing boards and other administrative bodies collaborate with on-campus and community-based organizations to protect victims of sexual assault.

These institutions will have to adopt comprehensive prevention and outreach programs concerning sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, in order to continue to receive state funds for student financial assistance.

“I feel a lot of times people don’t have a lot of money to pay even for school,” said Ivy Lopez, a liberal arts

Students May Qualify for Free Phones, Subsidized Bills

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OPINION & EDITORIAL

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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DO YOU FEEL YOUR SAFETY HAS BEEN COMPROMISED FOLLOWING THE SHOOTINGS NEAR CAMPUS?

June Mendoza Graphic Design “Yeah, that’s two shootings, too close [in] too short of a time …

That’s kind of scary, of course, to hear that … If they’re targeting people that maybe they don’t like, there’s a wide variety of people in college … So, I kind of feel unsafe now, but not too much.”

Norma Diaz Anthropology

Seung Yoo Political Science

Brett Anderson Psychology

“I think whether we are on campus or not, our safety is still compromised, because it can happen here or off campus, or anywhere else ... It doesn’t really matter, regardless of gender, it doesn’t really matter, because anyone’s vulnerable.”

“I live around here, so I was really surprised to hear that. I never heard about murder around here. I felt pretty safe around here, until I heard this happened. I don’t go out at night now, not too much.”

“I think I’ve always felt like that at night here. It’s important that women stick together. I just always think it’s smart to stick together, that’s my position.”

Meet Me Outside Conflicts Will Happen

EDITORIAL

BY HYUN CHUNG

SAFETY DOES NOT HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT

BY RICHARD MARTINEZ There have been more than 900 violent and property crimes in East Hollywood within the last six months, according to The Homicide Report compiled by the L.A. Times.

Homicides, rapes, aggravated assaults and robberies accounted for 269 of those crimes. Two of those violent crimes occurred in our backyard.

Aniya Parker and Alexander Eduardo Garcia were both shot and killed just blocks away from campus within days of each other.

High crime rates are a sad, inescapable reality of living in the city, and it is upsetting that some people see no way to sustain themselves other than to turn on their fellow Angelinos.

These killings must inspire vigilance in students since they are particularly vulnerable. Many leave the college late at night and often by themselves.

It is not enough for students to be aware of the dangers they face. They must take a proactive approach to ensuring their safety on and around campus.

Assistance from the Sheriff ’s Department may be more reactionary than preventative, but if you feel unsafe for any reason while on campus, head to their office on the north end of the Administration Building, or call (323) 662-5276. Program this number into your phone. You can also dial #3 from any school phone.

Do not be afraid to ask for help.

That is what they’re here for. They are getting paid for it.

Do not leave school late at night by yourself if it can be helped. Pick a classmate and be their walking buddy and try not to put yourself in a vulnerable position.

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According to a 2009 Psychology Today article on street crime, criminals stalk locations with few witnesses and little chance of being caught.

Remember that your life is far more valuable than your pride and whatever is in your bag.

Heed Joe Stone’s warning. He’s a doorman at the Faultline Bar near Melrose and Vermont. He says he is used to seeing and dealing with gang members and harassment.

“If somebody is mugging you at gun point, please give them the power and the respect in that moment,” Stone said. “Give them your belongings. It’s worth your life, you know?”

Anyone who falls victim to an assailant needs to remember that it is not their fault and that it does not matter how much of an “easy” victim they made. Criminals bear the sole responsibility for their crimes.

‘HIGHER EDUCATION’: AMERICA’S MOST PROFITABLE SCAM

BY MELISSA CRUMBY Have you ever wondered how easy it is to achieve your educational dreams? It’s not so easy.

College is so much more than a learning experience. But more so a competitive and out of pocket experience; that requires a lot more than knowledge and determination.

Yo u n g adults of this generation realized that in order to survive and become financially independent, they must first obtain a diploma.

College has been an important necessity for ages. But it is now becoming nearly impossible for lower class students to gain an upper hand on higher education, which secures a solid career.

The students who don’t seem to worry are those who come from wealthy families. They have been

given much better opportunities, such as private schooling and abroad studying Wealthy families set the bar for college enrollment. Where does this leave the lower income families applying to the same Ivy League schools?

Take this for example: Suzy’s 4.0 GPA and involvement in the school board is nothing compared to Max’s 3.5 GPA and abroad experience.

Even community college has a price. People may say lower income students have easier access to community college with the help of financial aid. But college is a business. You could be filling out large amounts of paperwork and sitting in the financial aid office for an hour, and still have to pay $30 a unit; that’s not including books or any other supplies a class might require.

The hyperinflation of our college educational system has skyrocketed over the past years. This may make it even more competitive to get a class, especially at a community college.

In a 2011 article PR Newswire reported that, “In 1985, the college enrollment rate reached a new record high of 57.7%. Since then, the col-

lege enrollment rate has increased steadily to its current record level of 70.1%.”

This is why people wait an hour in the Financial Aid Office and why there is a strong competitiveness in enrollment.

College is a nececissity but for some it may lead to bankruptcy.

Getting an education shouldn’t be about who has more money or who has the most experience in extracurricular activities. Everyone should receive a fair college education, no matter their financial situation.

Sadly, these days that is not how the system works. In modern day, a degree from an Ivy League school says much more than “this was all hard work and determination.” Instead, the degree says “I’m part of the privileged ones than can afford this.”

The only thing we can do is hope that the educational system accommodates to those not able to afford expensive tuition costs. Many students struggle to make themselves more appealing to prestigious private universities. It is unfair that the wealthy get a free pass while the rest struggle to get their leftovers.

I had five minutes left to complete ten problems on an exam – not good. I had plenty of Red Bull inside me and my anxiety was overwhelming.

S u d denly, w h i l e trying to figure the zeroes of a polynomial, I heard a loud “A a a h h hhh!” It was the characteristic yawn of one of my dear classmates. It was a scream that lasted a generous stretch of three to four seconds, sometimes five to six.

I heard this operatic scream at every lecture, while trying to remain focused on my professor.

While the professor discussed factoring the zeros of a polynomial function and explained the Descartes’ Rule of Signs which he mentioned was “not in the book,” I heard that “Aaahhhhh!” that was louder than the professor. At first, I was impressed: Wow a person has the guts to yawn so loudly. The second time, I was suspicious. I thought lecture disruption was forbidden.

Then, it became routine. Every Monday and Wednesday, some thirty-odd students and I listened to this one student Aaaahhhhh! while the professor spoke about graphing exponential and logarithmic functions and graphing asymptotes.

On test day, with the anxiety of beating the clock and excess caffeine pumping through my veins, I, a normally soft spoken and shy person who refuses verbal contact at all costs, became possessed with the desperate audacity to say, “Could you please stop? Yes, you with the loud yawning.”

I had suppressed my disgust for so

long. Finally, it exploded.

Class was over. Back to business.

“Are you going to pack up or are you going to talk to me?” she said.

“Listen, I’m sorry I yelled. It was exam time.” I was at first impressed that she would accost me instead of resorting to cold war – the usual style of engagement.

“I’m going to yawn as much as I want to [and] as loud as I want to.

It’s natural. I am going to yawn in the loudest decibels as I want,” she said. “You were f*cking rude and it was humiliating. You better f*cking shut up. … I’m going to wait for you outside. You want to take it outside?

You f*cking bitch … You better f*cking shut your mouth.”

I tried to reason with her.

“When you yawn [the way you do], almost like yelling, it’s kind of considered rude when you do it during lecture.”

I was dazed to be a part of something reminiscent of a high school movie.

Later, it turned out that she really was waiting for me in the hall. Good news, stalkers, you can get away with harassing a student, surprise, surprise!

I was lucky to have two classmates offer their assistance. One even voluntarily negotiated peace, so that I didn’t have anyone lurking after me.

If that student who threatened me had tried anything, I would have been in a position of needing to defend myself.

A physical altercation would have threatened both our educational prospects with disciplinary proceedings. I will be in the debt of my peers who did not succumb to the “Bystander Effect,” but offered their generosity.

I pose the following questions.

For my fellow students, how do you deal with conflicts with your classmates? Administrators, what should students do in these situations? Should one adhere to the primitive eye-for-an-eye?

Colleges Allow Students to Find Path

BY IRENE SOLIS Los Angeles City College has wonderful perks; it also has a few downsides. My college life experience is based on what the school offers me and what I can benefit from.

Being a student at LACC, I have faced numerous situations that I do not like: parking, for instance, is the worst. I have to haul my ass to the school parking lot by 8 a.m. every morning in order to have a guaranteed parking spot. If you are there a minute later, chances are you will find yourself playing musical cars.

However, there is a positive side to embrace from this city college.

Attending LACC gives students a beneficial boost on our economy situation. We have a financial advantage because of the cheaper courses and the financial support the school contributes to its students.

Compared to going to a 4-year

university, you can come here and seek out options, while knocking out your general education classes.

At LACC, you can come and explore your different interests before committing to one major that you would possibly end up regretting. You can gain a new perspective and begin to pursue something of interest.

The limited curriculum at LACC is an issue to many students who want to finish their general education at a faster pace.

There are many students who attend this school who do not take it seriously. These students take up space that more driven students need.

Unfortunately, in the middle of the school semester, these uninterested students either never come back to class or they’ll drop it. This causes the negative effect on the determined students.

LACC is intended to be two years of education; meaning that people shouldn’t stay here and make it their permanent residency.

The purpose of LACC is to obtain a higher education by transferring, helping those unable to afford a fouryear university obtain a certificate or associate’s degree and give those who need more time to decide what they would like to pursue in life.

CLASSROOMS LACK COURTESY AT LACC BY: ROY FISCHER There are varying degrees of decorum occurring here at Los Angeles City College. For example, as I come into class, I see candy bar wrappers left on the desk. I hear nonstop streams of convers ation and a muffled sound pops and hisses from a mobile app.

Suddenly, a snap c o m e s from a food container that has suddenly been opened.

The odor of cheese and onions soon followed it. During the lecture, noise is coming from a phone, stopping the flow of the lecture with five uncomfortable silent seconds.

I used the word decorum, a misunderstood word, to mean the sort of rigid formality that most Americans, myself included, find abhorrence. What decorum actually means is a sense of modesty, relative to any given situation. Formality has little to do with it.

Whether a classroom is run by a professor who insists on being formally addressed and won’t speak to a students without an appointment, or even an instructor who prefers to use first names and is perfectly approachable, a sense of decency would prevent the urge to munch on a sandwich while class is underway.

But if a significant number of students don’t see this, and apparently they don’t, is there any point to my complaining? Attitudes are not going to suddenly change.

So do I just have to accept a low standard of classroom conduct?

There is a solution.

What is this miracle cure for classroom misconduct? It is simply maintaining a vigilant, enforced attitude of zero tolerance.

The vigilance part is critical. I have had other professors who seemed at first to be determined not to tolerate violations of classroom decorum, but in fact allowed such violations.

Throughout the semester, the situation would seesaw between enforcement and no enforcement.

I imagine that maintaining vigilance while teaching the class is not that easy, and that’s probably why it’s rarely done. But now, thanks to one of my current professors, I’ve seen that it can be done. And it gets easier as the weeks go by.

As the efforts toward a zero-tolerance environment is truly made, bit by bit the texting, web surfing and game playing die out.

So I appeal to the teaching staff of LACC: Make the effort. I can’t imagine that it would make teaching more enjoyable, but I believe the majority of students will be grateful for the improvement.

OPINION & EDITORIAL

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Attacks from the Unknown Cause Hysteria

BY TOMAS RODRIGUEZ The time to put an end to cyber-attacks is now. We have to fight fire with fire, before all vulnerable information and money is easily up for grabs.

Centuries ago, it was implausible and impossible to send information via email, use mobile apps or even use a 3- by 2-inch plastic card to pay for everyday necessities. Thanks to modern technology, however, we are able to do these things in the palm of our hand, but at a cost. Hackers are on the other side waiting to steal our information and money.

Anonymous, the activist group set to make political differences through hacking, is only one part of the emergent hacking community. Those who hack for fortune and control are part of a growing pandemic.

Businesses and individuals across the nation are being hacked by millions of opportunists seeking not

only to increase their wealth but their ego as well.

As a college student, hacking might not seem as relevant. But it’s a reality affecting not only celebrities but the nation as well.

Schools, like business, are potential candidates to fall victim to hacking. Schools carry a lot of important information such as a student’s and employees’ personal information that can lead to identity fraud.

We might fall under attack, and all our important documents will leak onto the internet. Our identity will be stolen.

To prevent future cyber-attacks, our national security needs to incorporate all available hacking methods into their defense. While the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) protects many copyrighted materials from being accessed and pirated, hackers still find a way around the law hidden behind algorithms and binary codes.

Culture and media have also incorporated hacking into our lifestyles as early as the 1995 movie, “Hackers.”

In May of this year, the highly anticipated video game, Watchdogs, has become a commercial success, profiting millions of dollars.

Watchdogs is based on the hacking

community and lifestyle, The game gives players control of a vigilante set to take down corrupt hackers, a perspective into the cyber world and how susceptible it is to join such a lucrative lifestyle.

While the game might spark ideas for gamers to enter the hacking world, the protagonist is exactly what we need as defense against cyber-attacks.

An anti-hacking digital militia has to form to protect the many businesses and individuals who risk putting their valuable information on the web.

Our college and school systems also have to be prepared. While it might seem irrelevant to hack a college, no one is capable of understanding the minds of prolific hackers.

Celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton have been victims of hacking, causing a media outbreak and awareness. Hackers don’t care if you are famous or not, they will take anything worth stealing, whether that be money or personal photos.

So it has come to this, we are not only subject to being looted on the street, but from the unknown as well.

Hackers are not visible to the human eye; they hide behind their

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CAMPUS SECURITY DESERVES PRIORITY

BY PAUL HERRERA It’s hard to miss the ongoing restorations at Los Angeles City College, but there still lacks support in campus safety. A typical day at LACC is usually unexpected and can often lead to many disappointments.

It begins with the epic battle of traffic on the road. Once you make it off the battlefield known as the 101 Freeway, you now have to fight for campus parking in a garage that fits around 200 cars. Yet the school has enrollment well over 200 students.

If you’re five minutes late to class, you must now travel through

the oasis under the California sun, scholars and street dwellers.

Since 2007, LACC has had major renovations throughout its campus. These transformations include the construction of the new MLK Library, the Student Union Building and the modernizations of several halls throughout the campus.

The restoration has been a work in progress thanks to a $350 million dollar bond.

Even though LACC has sheriffs roaming throughout campus, their effort is not enough.

Many street dwellers find their way onto campus at night. They lurk in dark corners and crevices in our hallways. In the Chemistry Building many bums take refuge.

They also camp out in our bathroom stalls and some even find solace in our hidden parking structure.

I believe that the district tries to make our campus as safe as pos-

sible. But given the poverty found around the area, more support is needed dealing with intruders.

Considering that the college has been around since the 1920’s, one can understand their renovations and openings of new buildings. But there is an obvious lack of funding in improving the safety of entrances and exits around our campus.

Our buildings are going through complete overhauls. Yet, they are still vulnerable. Reliable campus security would deter people from wandering in and instead provide academic professionalism that the campus lacks.

The college should make every entrance accessible only with an identification card, including buildings and bathrooms. It would certainly go a long way.

The key issue is safety; considering the local crimes and vagabonds. LACC should consider it as their number one priority.

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CHRONICLES OF A NOBODY: FLYING

BY BYRON UMANA BERMUDEZ Ever think back to the days when everything was possible? The days when people asked you what you wanted to be and there was no wrong answer?

I remember when the teachers would ask, “What do you want to be when you grow up?’ I would see all the eager kids push their arms up so high to tell the teacher the many fantasies that would pop into their heads. Some wouldn’t even bother raising their hands; they will shout out “I want to be a rockstar!” “I want to be the president!”

“I want to be a firefighter!” while I whispered into my notebook, “I want to be a dancer.”

Yes, I admit I was embarrassed to love dance. Being a male who didn’t really like sports or even cared about Game Boys wasn’t the norm when I grew up. Even in the dance community I was too short, too fat, too me.

I remember when I started my first dance class. I entered the class, the only boy, and pressed my back against the wall. I looked around and all the girls were huddled in their groups, whispering and laughing.

Then, a loud sound echoed in the dance room; it came from an unusual suspect. She was probably the shortest adult I had ever seen.

Most teachers seemed like giants, and I was simply a baby monkey who could climb them like trees. It was so foreign to see a short, petite woman with a voice that could bring chills to your spine, directing people in a manner that was effortless.

I remember her smile in particular; it was warm and embracing, which sometimes counteracted her tone of speech. I loved it.

When you feel the rhythm of a song go through your feet, up your back, and into your blood stream, there is no word to describe it but free. My first dance class was tribal. It was primitive and wild. When I crawled on the floor, I felt like Simba, a character from “The Lion King,” looking over his kingdom.

When I jumped and turned in the air, I felt like a bird.

That was my favorite part: dancing and the rush and feeling of flying, of complete freedom. However, not all birds get to fly free. I soon learned that some birds are captured and placed in cages to be made a spectacle of.

After my first dance class, my mother placed me into a variety of performing arts. I learned hiphop, Latin, contemporary, salsa, and even ballet. Not everyone understood this feeling, which soon led me to clip my wings. I couldn’t take the constant judgment by my peers.

I decided to leave dance and pursue other activities. I turned to the sports teams at school: football, soccer, and even track and field. I soon forgot the joy of flying and the freedom it gave me.

I spent my high school years deterring from my passion of dance.

When I graduated from high school, the opportunity came and I grew my wings once again.

I registered at East Los Angeles Community College for my first year of college. Majoring in liberal arts led me to take a dance class at ELAC. It was hard to step into the dance

room again. Seeing all the people around me, people who looked like they had been doing dance for years and have been improving their technique mad me scared. My confidence was at an all-time low.

“How could someone like me enter the dance floor again?” The voices in my head keep repeating.

The steps and memorization of the moves seemed foreign to my body. I knew the moves, the steps, and the proper technique, but my body didn’t seem to remember or adjust. I felt like alien entered my body.

However, like riding a bike, you can never truly forget how to dance. After a while, my body felt free from the alien that had invaded me.

Soon I was able to do the jumps and turns and lifts that I had once done. I was bird flying away from his cage.

However, this bird couldn’t fly too far from his home. East Los Angeles is a far distance from my house. The travel was getting to me, so I looked for a school that was closer to me. That is when the golden gates of LACC spread open.

Little did I know that I was flying myself into another cage.

I spent my first few years at LACC focusing on my general education which led me to reevaluate my studies and purse a field in writing, particularly journalism.

This didn’t stop my passion for dance.

After I fulfilled most of my requirements in journalism, a thought came across my mind: What if I get a certification in the art of dance as well? However, to my surprise, upon speaking with a counselor, I found out that LACC does not have a certification in that field. They have a certification in visual and performing arts, but not one that was strictly for dance.

I was annoyed and utterly appalled that not only does the school not have a single sports team, but LACC also doesn’t carry a dance program. To top it off, on my first day of chorography, the teacher said that if a certain amount of students weren’t enrolled in class this semester, they might not have a dance class next year.

A fellow dance student told me that she is considering leaving LACC and attending Santa Monica College because it has a superior dance program. I will admit that I have thrived academically here at City, but I have been lacking focus on physical activity in the last few years.

Some people may call themselves artists because they design, they paint, they play a musical instrument. However, dancers are artists as well, and deserve a place on this campus. If the school wants to compete with other schools around, they need to focus on a more varied curriculum.

It is imperative that we demand that City gets a stable dance program. We must support the arts because without art we are birds in cages for someone else’s entertainment.

The school has told us countless times that we are valuable, that we are not nobodies. We are all birds who deserve to fly out of these gates and into the freedom of our own destiny. Our destiny is not on the ground it’s in the sky. Now LACC, let us fly.

Sports Kevin King Cheyenne Finch Graphic Designers Matthieu Sami Dahdah Illustrators Jose Tobar Jaleen Wedlow Photo Editor Jorge Ponce Photographers Curtis Sabir Reporters Clinton Cameron Jessica Brecker Krystle Mitchell Kelly Chapman Carlos Martinez Angie Rivera Olmeda Ekaterina Garbuzova Holly San Nicholas Multimedia Producers Dave Martin Frank Vidrio Advertising Staff Clinton Cameron Adviser Rhonda Guess

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THEATRE FROM PAGE 1

‘THE ODDS’ SELECT ‘OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET’

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Theatre Academy acting students John Christopher and Michael Woodruff rehearse a scene from “Our Lady of 121st Street.” Leslie Ferreira will direct the cast in an encore performance at the Odyssey Theatre starting Oct. 24. The play ran at the El Camino Theatre from Oct. 9-11. posure with this off campus move.

The performances are a part of the Odyssey Theatre’s student outreach program called “The Odds.”

The program gives exceptional students and school productions a chance to work in a professional theater environment.

The Theatre Academy cast consists of actors from its professional acting program. The cast includes Ali Ahmad, Jessica Atkinson, Alisa Baggio, Christelle Baguidy, John Christopher, Tamisha Estrada, Martel Huggins, William Knight, Daniel Palma, Alvaro Ramirez, Tyler Smith and Michael Woodruff.

Theatre Academy alumni worked on the play behind the scenes: Teshi Nakagawa designed the sets for

“Our Lady of 121st Street,” and Wes Myers composed an original score for the play.

The cast worked six days a week for a month, before their initial premiere at the Caminito Theatre. Still, the hard work has paid off for these students who had to balance school and production work.

Students began enrolling in the LACC Theatre Academy in 1929.

Graduates go on to win critical acclaim and awards like the Oscars, Bravo Awards, Tony Awards and Emmy Awards.

Award-winning American playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis wrote “Our Lady of 121st Street.”

“I love Stephen Adley Guirgis’ work,” Ferreira said. “He is a major

voice in the American theatre. This is one of his funniest and most dramatic plays; it is extremely entertaining and at the same time, dramatic and thought provoking.”

The play is set in Harlem, N.Y. It tells a story of friends, family, enemies and strangers whose lives realign at a nun’s funeral. The characters attempt to come to terms with the death of “Sister Rose” who was their teacher. They try to make sense of the disappearance of the nun’s body prior to burial.During the police search for the corpse, the characters have a chance to find forgiveness, redemption and closure from their disjointed pasts.

“Our Lady of 121st Street” is a play that juxtaposes its characters, settings and script to create situational drama and humor. In one scene, a character named “Rooftop” enters a church to confess his sins to a priest. He says, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned-a lot, know what I’m sayin’?” What should be a solemn situation turns into comedy between the priest and sinner.

There is real tragedy and real comedy present throughout the entire show. Recommended for mature audiences, the play contains sexual content and strong language.

“I’m not like a champion of profanity,” Guirgis said referring to the language within the play. “I write what I hear and the characters that I write, that’s how they talk. That’s how I talk a lot of the time. So I’m not trying to advance a social cause.”

“Our Lady of 121st Street” will have one pay-as-you-can preview performance on Thursday, Oct. 23.

The premier is on Friday, Oct. 24.

General admission tickets are $20 and students with valid ID can purchase a ticket for $10. To purchase tickets go to the Odyssey Theatre online at www.OdysseyTheatre. com. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles, 90025.

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“Millennial” artists chose from a variety of mediums, including photography, painting, sculpture and video to explore themes relating to the human body. “Body Millennial/Whispered in Silence” will be on display at the Da Vinci Gallery through Nov. 6. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 12-3 p.m.

MILLENNIALS MAKE NOISE THROUGH ‘WHISPERED SILENCE’

BY KRYSTLE MITCHELL Move over boomers, “Millennial Artists” are taking over with the biggest “whisper” that can ever be heard.

Devin Chicas, James Connors, Sydney Mills, Yael Nov, Rebecca Tingly and Chuck Hohng are the young, hip and creative artists who collaborated to create masterpieces for the Da Vinci Gallery’s newest art exhibit.

Hohng is an LACC alumnus and curator of the show.

“The term millennial is loosely [used to refer] to the generation who lived through the late ’80s to early 2000s,” Hohng said. “The first half of the title suggests the show will feature the works of young and emerging artists whose subject matter explores the body.”

The artists chose from a variety of mediums, including photography, painting, video installations, sculpture, and illustrations to express their voice.

“IT’S MOSTLY ABOUT

HOW THE BODY IS VIEWED IN MILLENNIAL YEARS.” -STEPHANIE GODOY

Hohng addressed the exhibit’s attendants to explain his video, “Vanitas Impia.”

“The title implements ‘Vanitas Impia,’ [or] the idea of Godless vanitas,” Hohng said. “Which to me [is] my idea of vanitas in the 21st century.”

Vanitas is a genre of art in which the artist uses objects symbolic of the inevitability of death and the pointlessness of vanity.

In his video, Hohng cuts fresh white flowers off their stems, arranges them on a plate, covers them in honey and eats them off the plate. He then proceeds to intercut scenes of himself eating and spitting out large chunks of raw meat, before devouring pomegranates. The video ends

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City College alumnus Chuck Huhng curated the “Body Millennial” currently on display at the Da Vinci Gallery. The exhibit features the work of young, emerging artist whose work explores subject matter related to the human body. At the show Huhng presented his video piece, “Vanitas on raw meat. with him facing down as his saliva and pomegranate juice drip off his chin.

“I like this whole thing that Chuck put together,” said Stephanie Godoy, president of the Art Club. “It’s mostly about how the body is viewed in millennial years. I like the different [media] and I like the detailed graphite work.”

Many students that attended the opening came back a few days later for an artist’s talk at the Da Vinci Gallery. Artists had an opportunity to discuss their work with viewers.

Hohng was friends with all of the artists during his time at City College, and he handpicked the pieces for the show.

“It is my first time being in a show with people I actually know,” Chicas said.

“Body Millennial” will be on display at the Da Vinci Gallery until Thursday, Nov. 6. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 12-3 p.m.

“MILLENNIAL” ARTISTS SOUND OFF ON WHAT THEIR ART CONVEYS. SCAN THIS QR CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE TO WATCH BROADCAST COVERAGE OF THE OPENING EXHIBIT AND ARTIST RECEPTION, OR VISIT: HTTP:// YOUTU.BE/IXBCPGEGAIQ.

‘ALL ABOUT THAT BASS’ TOPS CHARTS WITH ‘NO TREBLE’

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BY GLORIA LEE

n a size-obsessed culture, 20-year-old singer Meghan Trainor’s hit single, “All About That Bass” has hit number one worldwide. Her platinum single has stayed on top in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the past six weeks.

“All About That Bass” has captured the hearts of Americans and Europeans with its catchy upbeat tune and skinny-obsessed culture defying lyrics.

Trainor sings, “I know you think you’re fat, but I’m here to tell you that every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top ... ” She teaches listeners that even skinny people struggle with their size. Her lyrics suggest that there is no reason to be embarrassed about being curvaceous or overweight. She encourages people to be proud of their appearance and embrace their looks, rather than feel ashamed or self-conscious.

SCAN THIS QR CODE TO SEE MEGHAN TRAINOR’S “ALL ABOUT THAT BASS” MUSIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE.

“You know I won’t be no stick figure, silicone Barbie doll,” Trainor sings. “So, if that’s what you’re into, then go ahead and move along.”

The song resonates with fans because it is truthful and relatable. It is empowering in a society that only seems to recognize a standard of cookie cutter conforming beauty.

Trainor takes on the media and their portrayal of women. When she sings, “The magazine working that Photoshop … ” She is alluding to impossible standards of beauty that are reinforced by images in the media.

“All about that Bass” has been downloaded 2.7 million times. It has over a million likes and more than 151 million views on YouTube.

Trainor co-wrote the song with Grammy-nominated producer Kevin Kadish. When Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid heard the song, he signed Trainor. The label’s publicity department calls the hit song a self-empowerment anthem.

CAMPUS LIFE

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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BLOOD MOON 2: EARTH’S MOON CONTINUES TO GOBBLE UP HEADLINES The moon has been showing off again, and she is not even close to done.

BY JESSICA BRECKER After a summer of three consecutive “super moons,” night owls and party animals got a chance to see the moon turn red for the second time this year – just in time for Halloween.

Starting April 14, the moon began a series of total lunar eclipses.

The second full lunar eclipse of this year took place on Oct. 8.

“I actually stayed up until 4 a.m. on Tuesday night [into] Wednesday morning to view the lunar eclipse.

It was a total eclipse of the moon,” said astronomy professor Dean Arvidson. “It was nice clear skies and I walked outside of my building and I was able to see it and it turned red, just as was expected; [a] blood red moon.”

Arvidson says he took advantage of the “Blood Moon” to create an extra credit assignment for his class. Students had to take selfies of themselves with the moon in the background.

“I saw it for like a minute,” said Astronomy Club Secretary Lexi Lutter. “I went and looked out a window and thought ‘oh that’s nice’ and went back to bed.”

Arvidson says we get a lunar eclipse about twice a year, but they are often partial, not total eclipses.

In fact, according to NASA, before the 20th century there was a period of 300 years without consecutive, total eclipses. We are currently in

the middle of a tetrad, or a series of four consecutive total eclipses occurring at approximately six-month intervals.

“The most unique thing about the 2014-2015 tetrads is that all of them are visible from all or parts of the U.S.A.,” said NASA eclipse expert Fred Espenak. “In the 21st century, there will be many such tetrads, but look back a few centuries, and you’ll find the opposite phenomenon.”

Eclipses on April 4 and Sept. 28 next year will complete the tetrad.

But there is no need to wait until next semester to enjoy the cosmos. The Los Angeles City College Astronomy Club is hosting several events in October. The first will be a viewing of the upcoming partial solar eclipse on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the rooftop observatory on the Science and Technology Building. Participants will be able to view the eclipse safely through one of the school’s solar telescopes.

The club will roll out LACC’s famous “Webster” telescope for a “Star Party” on Oct. 25. The event will take place at the Red Box Station, where Mount Wilson Road and Angeles Crest Highway meet, and is open to all students.

On Thursday, Oct. 30, the club will host a telescope observation night from 6-10 p.m. The club will be accepting donations and encourages students who plan to attend to wear their Halloween costumes.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRECKER/Collegian

Physics major Jignesh Patel takes a photograph of the sun through one of City College’s three solar telescopes. Behind him, astronomy professor Dean Arvidson instructs Lorena Ponce de Leon, an engineering major, on how to use a solar telescope during a meeting of the LACC Astronomy Club. The club meets on Thursdays at 4 p.m. in Room 208 of the Science and Technology Building. (Inset) Earth’s moon turned crimson for the second time this year at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

RIDESHARE SELFIES

Rideshare Rolls Through Quad

BY PAUL HERRERA Representatives from public and private agencies came out to the Quad to educate faculty, students and staff on alternative modes of transportation at the 9th Annual Rideshare Fair on Oct. 8.

Participants offered incentives and discounts to attendees, including 50 percent off of the Zipcar enrollment fee. Metro provided a steep discount on its FasTrak transponder. It normally retails for $65, but it sold for $15 at the Rideshare event. Metro’s toll lanes are free to those who carpool everyday of the year, as long as the driver owns a FasTrak censor.

Nearly a dozen agencies set up booths in the Quad as representatives worked to raise awareness about energy-efficient commuting, emergency preparedness and safe driving practices for members of the campus community.

Drivers can save approximately $300 per month by taking public transportation, according to a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). A 2014 survey from Commuter Solutions shows that more than 75 percent of all Ameri-

cans drive solo to work.

Rideshare Coordinator Vera Tylecek has guided the Rideshare program at Los Angeles City College since 2005. It was subsidized then, and offered more incentives to faculty and staff for carpooling.

In its ninth year, it runs on a shoestring budget.

“When the subsidies went away, it kind of went down with participation,” Tylecek said. “But I have a lot of carpoolers. I have 45 carpoolers now. In terms of carpooling, it has to be two or more people. They get to choose who they carpool with. I leave it up to them and they get preferential parking.”

Students do not receive Rideshare incentives, but the agencies that set up booths for the fair offered information, discounts, and perks to everyone who attended.

“I just moved here from Hong Kong and am trying to get to know Los Angeles,” said Maeyonge Jeon, an international student at LACC. “I figured that this event would help me get more information on how to get around town via public transit.”

Although there is no separate Rideshare program for students, Tylecek says it is still important for

students to get a bus pass and take the bus rather than drive to school.

The Metro Redline runs under LACC and several bus stops are steps from campus.

“The more [single-driver] cars that you have off the road…the better for us with pollution,” Tylecek said. “So if students can ride the bus, that’s even better for us, because you’re not polluting the air.”

Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule 2202 requires employers with 250 or more employees to give a yearly transportation survey. The AQMD wants employers to encourage their employees to contribute less pollution to the environment when they commute to work.

Lauren Lopez works at Metrolink and says that prices are fair and low depending on distance traveled.

“I came to the event because gas prices are constantly fluctuating,” said Ericka Ma, a business major.

“It’s nice to have the option to save money and pay a reduced student fare. I didn’t know [Metro] offered such cheap prices.”

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Amanda Aguirre and Selena Reyes contributed to this story.

GREEN SCREENING AT RIDESHARE

BY KYLE BLAYLOCK Talking points at the 9th Annual Rideshare Fair on Oct. 8 revolved around cost-effective, green, and parking-free commute solutions for students, staff and faculty.

Representatives from the Los Angeles Police Department, Metro and the Department of Water and Power met in the Quad with a collective goal, but do the experts on commuter efficiency practice what they preach?

The Collegian surveyed representatives and students at the event, and asked if they carpooled to work or even went about their lives in the green and energy-efficient manner they recommend to others. Results varied.

More than 10 different information stations were set up to inform curious visitors about different methods of commuting.

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THE L.A. SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL SAID THEY ALL CARPOOLED TWO IN A CAR AS THEY DO ROUTINELY. TWO REPRESENTATIVES AT ONE BOOTH RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THE METRO GOLD LINE. ONE CAME BY WAY OF THE RED LINE AND THE OTHER SIMPLY WALKED, BECAUSE SHE LIVED NEARBY. A WOMAN PROMOTING A SOLAR POWER INCENTIVE FOR HOMES AND CARS SAID SHE DROVE ALONE FROM HER OTHER JOB. TWO YOUNG RIDESHARE PARTICIPANTS WEARING T-SHIRTS PROMOTING CARPOOLING SAID THEY EACH DROVE ALONE TO THE EVENT. EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR VERA TYLECEK ORGANIZED THE EVENT AND COMMUTED TO WORK BY WAY OF METRO, DESPITE OWNING TWO CARS. A SMALL GROUP OF PEOPLE SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARPOOL LANES BEING CONVERTED TO FAST MOVING TOLL LANES, ALL CARPOOLED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE. PHOTO BY ANDE RICHARDSON/COLLEGIAN

Survey results show: Most people indeed carpooled. It was the most common commuter method. A small percentage of people drove alone in their fossil fuel cars, while one lone driver used an eco-friendly, green car.

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NEWS

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014

City Offers Reward

HIRING FROM PAGE 1

A $50,000 reward is being offered by the City of Los Angeles for information leading to the arrest and conviction of three suspects in the fatal shooting of a transgender woman named Aniya Parker.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 2 Parker was fatally shot in the head at point-blank range by three currently unidentified males. Surveillance cameras captured the shooting on Melrose Avenue in East Hollywood. She was rushed to the L.A. County-USC Medical Center where she died while in surgery. As police call it a robbery gone awry, concerned members of the LGBT community question the killers’ motive.

COMPILED BY JORGE PONCE 10/08/14, 3:30 p.m. – Campus incident. Dispute outside MLK Building. Report taken.

BY HOLLY SAN NICOLAS

10/10/14, 3:30 p.m. – Attempt bicycle theft at the bicycle rack near the station. Male arrested for possession of burglary tool.

10/10/14, 8:45 a.m. – Student injury near bookstore Los Angeles Fire Department on scene. Student refused transport. Report taken.

NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY ANGIE RIVERA OLMEDO

Trick or Treat at Halloween Ball Attendees can expect music, dancing, free food and games at this year’s Halloween Ball on Oct. 30 from 1-9 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Union. Scholarship prizes will be given to the winners of a costume contest.

Campus Center Helps Students Clothing and food for students in need will be available from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Union Building. Students looking for help need only show their college ID.

Food Drive Sets Up Sundays Every Sunday at 3 p.m., the Food Forward Program sets up shop in front of the Student Union Building to provide students and community members with free produce donated to them by vendors from the Larchmont Farmers Market. Associated Student Government members and students with their college IDs get first pick.

PHOTO BY CARLOS MARTINEZ/Collegian

also offered job readiness workshops for job seekers.

“It was very good; we had every job seeker register online, and that was part of having a very organized job fair,” said Nahid Moradi, one of the event’s coordinators. “The lines were short and we got people in quickly … We also had dignitaries present; from Sen. Kevin Deleon to

Physics, Astronomy Departments to Host Eclipse Viewing The Physics and Astronomy department will be meeting at the north end of the third floor of the Science and Technology Building to view the solar eclipse today from 2-4 p.m.

Students are invited to view the solar eclipse with several solar telescopes fitted with filters and solar shades.

gional job events in Southern California, like the Chatsworth Fall Hiring Spree on Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students who could not attend the job fair, but are looking for work may visit the organizing committee’s website for more information: http://www.lacoegain.org/1aboutus.aspx

PHONE FROM PAGE 1

STUDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE PHONES Residents who are at or below the 135th percentile of the federal poverty guideline or registered with community services such as California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS) are automatically eligible.

According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the program aims to ensure all Americans have access to the opportunities and security that phone service brings.

“A subsidy ... to help pay for their bill is a step in the right direction,” said Reynold Garcia, director of CalWORKS at Los Angeles City College. “A lot of the people with low income, especially those in the CalWORKS program, need a phone to communicate with their kids’ school, to get a job, and for employers to call them. Phone service is a necessity right now.”

Several major mobile carriers

Campus Hosts Emmy Winner Dan Harmon, creator of the NBC series “Community” and executive producer of Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty,” will speak at the El Camino Theatre from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 5.

LACC President Renee Martinez.”

Moradi says many people supported the jobs event, which included a 20-minute ceremony at 9 a.m.

More than 100 people worked on the organizing committee. They are already looking forward to next year’s job fair Moradi says.

LACOE will continue to offer re-

already offer LifeLine discounts.

Telscape, ReachOut and Assurance advertise discounted rates and grant further discounts through the program. In most cases, these carriers also offer a free phone to new customers.

In 2012, a YouTuber uploaded a video of an activist proclaiming that President Barack Obama “gave us a phone.” As the video garnered attention, many mistakenly began to associate the LifeLine program – a project of the Ronald Reagan administration – with President Obama.

The Tea Party Victory Fund (TPVF) used the video support their claims of excessive spending on social welfare programs under the Obama administration. In a 2012 ad, the TPVF used the controversial YouTube video along with a caption asking viewers “Have Barack Obama’s policies empowered or enslaved Americans?”

Reforms enacted in 2012 designed to curb fraud have decreased the program’s annual spending by more than $200 million.

“I probably would want to just provide basic need so they don’t abuse it,” said Karen Duh, a nurse practitioner at the Health & Wellness Center. “With the LifeLine, somebody is paying for it and that would be the taxpayers.”

Despite concerns about fraud and abuse, the program may be of help to many students and individuals who cannot afford a phone.

“Sometimes we have patients that we really need to get ahold of to inform them of abnormal lab results, and they don’t even have a phone,” Duh said.

Applications and eligibility guidelines can be found at www.californialifeline.com or by calling (866) 272-0349.

SENATE BILL FROM PAGE 1

Aniya Parker’s funeral took place on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Unity Fellowship of Christ Church in Los Angeles. Family members remember her as James “Ballie” Parker. They set up a GoFundMe page called the Aniya Parker Funeral Fund to help pay for her funeral costs.

“Ballie’s life mattered and will forever be loved and missed,” the page stated. “To the individuals who stripped us of our loved one just shy of her 48th birthday, our prayer is that justice is served and the perpetrators are apprehended soon.”

Parker identified as a woman, but friends and loved ones are torn over the manner in which she will be remembered. Troy’s Project For Humanity founder Troy Erik Isaac attended a vigil for Parker on Oct. 3.

He remembers Parker as a woman.

“I think if Aniya was alive, she would have wanted to be called ‘she,’ and she would have wanted to be buried in a dress,” Isaac said. “But it shouldn’t be about gender identity or sexual preference. It should be about humanity.”

So far, police say the shooting was not a hate crime and are calling it a robbery gone awry. Los Angeles Police Department Capt. Brian Pratt spoke to the media.

“Just because of a person’s lifestyle and they’re a victim of a violent crime, it doesn’t necessarily make it a hate crime,” Pratt said.

In 2013, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs reported that 72 percent of homicide victims were transgender women, and that LGBT people of color were nearly twice as likely to experience physical violence than their white counterparts.

Statistics like these concern members of the LGBT community. Troy’s Project for Humanity provides services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Other services include help for homeless individuals with a focus on LGBT

youth with legal issues. Issac is an advocate for safety in the transgender community.

“You don’t shoot someone in the head and not call it hate,” Isaac said.

“It was fueled by racism, gender identity bias, selfishness, and ignorance.”

Christopher Argyros is a representative of the LGBTQ Center in Los Angeles. He was a friend of Parker’s and stays in touch with her family.

“I would say that not only did they take the life of one person, but they hurt the lives of many, including themselves,” Argyros said. “We should all be able to walk down the street and feel safe.”

In a news conference, Parker’s sister, Adrian, pleaded for anyone with information about the shooting to step forward. She uses male pronouns to reference Parker.

“To me, he was my brother, and we cared and loved for him,” she said.

Police are looking for a person of interest seen on the surveillance video walking with Parker just before the shooting. They appeared to be friendly with her. Authorities are hoping that person can provide helpful information in solving the case.

Until then, Los Angeles City College students and the surrounding community is advised to be careful, especially at night. To avoid acts of violence, Officer Liliana Preciado from the LAPD provides some advice on how to deter criminals.

“Be very vigilant,” she said. “Pay attention to where you’re at. Always be aware of your surroundings and always try not to travel alone when it’s late at night.”

Anyone with information concerning Parker’s case is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Rampart Division at 877-LAPD-247 as soon as possible. Donations to defer the cost of Parker’s funeral can be sent to: http://www.gofundme. com/aniyaparker.

BEDBUGS FROM PAGE 1

BROWN SIGNS BILLS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS major. “Having a safe net and extra assistance during a situation where it [is] hard to find hope is great.”

The new law also implements an “affirmative consent” standard. According to the bill text, “affirmative consent” is meant to ensure that both partners give explicit consent before taking part in sexual activity.

“I believe when a woman says ‘no,’ that means ‘no,’” Lopez said. “No matter if it was said before, during or after the fact.”

SENATE BILL 1210: LOANS FOR CALIFORNIA “DREAMERS”

Brown also approved SB 1210, or the California DREAM Loan Pro-

gram. The bill allows undocumented students to receive state loans at the CSU and UC systems. The application window starts on the 2015-2016 academic year. Loan applications will require, among other things, that applicants qualify for section 68130.5 of the California Education Code, which exempts some nonresident students from paying nonresident tuition, be enrolled at least part-time at a participating institution and have maintained satisfactory academic progress.

“I think it is going to help a lot,” said Carolina Salazar, a member of the Latin American Culture Club. “I mean, nowadays you need education

in order to get better jobs. So this opens up opportunities for undocumented students to actually get [an] education and be that first person to go to school. It is a great opportunity and very amazing.”

Brown vetoed AB 46, which, according to his veto message, would have required the Trustees of the California State University system to provide upon request, specific information on students who take any online courses to the California State Academic Senate.

Brown said he agreed with the Academic Senate’s assessment of the bill as “unnecessary,” while citing concerns over student privacy and cost.

Suzan Johnson Cook was the first black person and the first woman to hold the position of United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom.

On Monday, Oct. 20, she spoke about the continuing struggle for civil rights in America to crowds gathered at the El Camino Theatre. To her right, LACC President Renee Martinez looks on.

The Civil Rights Symposium Committee sponsored the ambassador’s speech.

LACC Music Faculty Plays Concert Faculty from the Music Department will host a concert to raise funds for student scholarships on Friday, Oct. 24 in the Multipurpose Room on the third floor of the Student Union. A $5 donation is suggested.

Fantasy Author to Host Writing Workshop Amazon bets-selling fantasy author Alesha Escobar will host a creative writing workshop at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27 in Chemistry Building, Room 107.

PHOTO BY CURTIS SABIR/Collegian

PHOTO COURTESY OF ORKIN LLC

EXTERMINATORS CALLED IN AFTER BEDBUGS SIGHTED ON CAMPUS

were reported.

Dean of Special Services Randy Anderson arrived Monday morning to the news of the uninvited guests.

Anderson scheduled an inspection for that evening. “[Custodians] were here at night with a flashlight, and they [went] through the building,” Anderson said. “All we can do is stand on the side of precaution.”

Last Friday, the OSS facilities were shut down for an hour and a half to spray for bedbugs. Staff and students left by 1 p.m., before the exterminator arrived.

A technician from Admiral Pest Control arrived with equipment to spray the OSS facilities and the MLK Library.

According to the Orkin website, bedbugs are small, nocturnal, wingless insects. Their color varies from a deep brown to a rust or reddish color. Their bodies flatten and their size allows them to hide from humans easily. Some of their favorites hiding places are: behind baseboards, electrical sockets and wallpaper, in between floor cracks, under carpets and, of course, between bed mattresses.

According to Media Arts Depart-

ment Chair Dan Marlos’ website www.whatsthatbug.com, bedbugs are parasites that prefer to feed on humans. They tend to attack in groups and leave several bite marks at once. They also have a tendency to “hitchhike,” or move from one person’s clothing to the next.

Bedbugs can be an issue for students, staff and anyone visiting campus. So far, there have been three verified incidents on campus.

Bedbugs in America are not poisonous and do not carry diseases, but can cause irritation and itchy skin for those who are bitten. If they “hitchhike,” they are good at hiding and can be very difficult to exterminate.

“You can see the bugs,” Robles said. “Just kind of be aware, especially like on furniture that has fabric. So, just kind of be aware of your surroundings [and] where you’re sitting.”

The library was back to business on Saturday. The OSS resumed regular business hours on Monday.

“All we have evidence of is one or two bugs,” Anderson said. “I haven’t seen anything since then. We haven’t had any reports since from students.”

SCHOLARSHIPS

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Scholarship Information COMPILED BY CHEYENNE FINCH

$1,000 College Week Live Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Create a free account on the College Week Live website and visit three college pages of your choice on any day this month to enter to win.

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014 Visit: http://www.collegeweeklive. com/sign-up/custom/monthly

‘Be yconic’ Scholarship

Award: $3,500 Eligibility: All U.S. residents currently enrolled either part-time or full-time at an American institute of higher learning may apply by signing up on the yconic website.

Deadline: Nov. 27, 2014 Visit: https://yconic.com/give-get

‘No Essay’ Scholarship

Award: $2,000 Eligibility: Niche awards a $2,000 “No Essay” scholarship every month.

The contest is open to all high school and college students and anyone who plans to enroll in the next 12 months.

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014 Visit: https://colleges.niche.com/ cpscholarships/

Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Eligibility: To apply for the $1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship visit the Cappex website.

No essay required.

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014 Visit: http://www.cappex.com/ scholarships/

Student of the Month Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a college student who wants to make the future a better place. This student must have a diverse set of accomplishments in academics and be involved various extracurricular activities.

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014 Visit: http://studentofthemonth.org/

‘CaptainU’ Student Athlete Scholarship

Award: $2,000 Eligibility: Applicant must have an excellent GPA, be an athlete and a member of a collegiate sports team.

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014 Visit: http://www.captainu.com/ scholarship

Solve a Mystery Scholarship

Award: $10,000 Eligibility: Participants can earn a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship by playing and sharing “Science Sleuth,” a multi-player, interactive texting game.

Deadline: Jan. 9, 2015 Visit: https://www.dosomething.org/ campaigns/science-sleuth

Award

Award: $500 Eligibility: Applicant must be a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa to qualify for this award.

Students interested in applying have to submit an original essay of at least 500 words to qualify.

Deadline: Nov. 07, 2014 Visit: http://www.havahartwireless. com/scholarship

Horror Writers Association Scholarship

Award: $2,500 Eligibility: Submit up to four samples of your horror writing, a brief statement as to why you deserve the award and demonstrate financial need in order to qualify for this award.

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014 Visit: http://www.horror.org/ scholarships.htm

Promote a Positive Community in Clark Scholarship Award: $750 Your School Scholarship Eligibility: The Clark Award: $10,000 Eligibility: Sign up and submit a photo of a musical mix-up for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship.

No minimum GPA or essay required.

Deadline: Dec. 09, 2014 Visit: www.dosomething.org/mixup

Giva-Corporate Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award

Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Entrants must submit a 600-1,000-word essay that addresses the following questions: “How will you use your talents and education to make the world a better place for future generations? What are your career and personal goals and why?”

Deadline: Dec. 01, 2014 Visit: http://www.givainc.com/ scholarships/

‘Havahart’ Wireless Scholarship

Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must submit a minimum 1,000-word essay that answers the following question: “Why are colored gemstones better than diamonds for an engagement ring or other high end jewelry?”

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014 Visit: http://www.gemsociety.org/ scholarships/

E-waste Scholarship

Award: $1,500 Eligibility: The E-waste scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents to qualify for this award.

Deadline: April 30, 2015 Visit: http://www.digitalresponsibility. org/ewaste-scholarship

Technology Addiction Awareness

Scholarship

Award: $1,500 Eligibility: The Technology Addiction Awareness scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents to qualify for this award.

Deadline: Jan. 30, 2015 Visit: http://www.digitalresponsibility. org/technology-addictionawareness-scholarship

Hidden Triforce of Wisdom Scholarship

Award: $500 Eligibility: The Hidden Triforce of Wisdom scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. To apply, students must write a 500-2,000-word essay in which they describe a time when they displayed an exceptional amount of courage or wisdom to accomplish a goal in life.

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014 Visit: http://hiddentriforce.com/ scholarship/

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

Award: Awards may vary. $40,000 may be available to award up to 85 qualifying students.

Eligibility: A review panel of university faculty and administration will critique each applicant on their achievements in academics, financial need, persistent effort, leadership and desire to help others. Applicants must have sophomore status or be enrolled in an accredited community college, or be a recent graduate since spring 2010.

Students must plan to enroll fulltime in a baccalaureate program at an accredited university for fall 2015, have a GPA of 3.5 or better and have a family income below $95,000. Those who been previously nominated or have attended a four-year institution cannot apply.

Deadline: Dec. 2, 2014

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George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

Award: $2,000 Eligibility: To apply, students must submit an 800-1,200-word essay discussing an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence or the framing of the United States Constitution. Essays will be judged on historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization and proven topic, grammar, spelling and documentation.

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014 Visit: http://www.sar.org/Youth/ Knight_Essay

Freedom in Academia Essay Contest

Award: $1,0000 Eligibility: Applicants must watch two short videos and write an 800-1000word essay answering the following question: “Why is free speech important at our nation’s colleges and universities?”

Deadline: Jan. 1, 2015 Visit: http://www.thefire.org/studentnetwork/essay-contest/

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship

Award: $5,000 Eligibility: To apply, students must submit a short personal biography and a 1,200-1,500-word essay describing how Alzheimer’s disease has changed or impacted their lives and what they have learned about themselves, their family and their community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease.

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2015 Visit: http://www.afateens.org/about_ new.html

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students

Award: $2,000 Eligibility: Entrants must create a film or video five minutes or less in length that best communicates the message and mission of The Christophers and its belief that one person can make a difference.

Deadline: Dec. 16, 2014 Visit: http://www.christophers.org/ Page.aspx?pid=273

CKSF Scholarship Competition

Award: $2,500 Eligibility: Entrants must register to participate in scholarship quizzes that test their knowledge of topics ranging from general “common knowledge” to specific academic subjects, books, websites and movies.

Deadline: Varies Visit: http://www.cksf.org/index. cfm?Page=Scholarships

I’m In Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Applicants must answer the following questions in a 650word essay: “Do coupons influence your purchasing decisions? Why, or why not?” The top ten essays will be determined by number of online votes, followed by final judging from the scholarship committee.

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014 Visit: https://www.imin.com/collegescholarship/

Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

Award: $1,0000 Eligibility: Entrants must design and submit a holiday, get well or birthday greeting card to be judged. Photos, art or graphics submitted must be original work.

Deadline: Feb. 18, 2015 Visit: http://www.gallerycollection. com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

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SPORTS

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, October 22, 2014

SPORTS BIN

CUBS DON’T HIBERNATE, THEY PLAY Sideline Press

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How do you feel about attending a school without a sports program?

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“I’ve actually seen universities and other colleges, like they have their games and everybody gathers for pep rallies and stuff … That would actually be fun, because you can actually communicate with people.”

“Since it is a community college I feel that it kind of does suck. It’s a community college. Key word: community. Sports bring around community and I really think that would help out this campus.”

You could tell right away what was wrong with Vincent Tobias Evans.

He had caramel skin and brown eyes.

Quarterbacks, it was well established, had blue eyes and white skin. You could tell by looking at him that Evans only thought he was a quarterback.

“He’s a wide receiver or maybe a defensive back,” the prognosticators said.

He was too fast to be a quarterback. A football player, who could move that fast should have the ball, not be handing it off to someone else or throwing it 60 yards downfield. Forget the naysayers, like a straight line – Evans never swayed from his destiny.

Evans knew he was a quarterback, and a good one at that. Asking him to play wide receiver was like asking Michael Jackson to sing, “I’m a Little Bit Country and She’s a Little Bit Rock and Roll.”

“Honest, I’m a quarterback. Watch!” would be Evans normal response to those who doubted him. Like a horse with blinders on Evans didn’t see color.

But a lot of people did, especially college football coaches.

Let’s just say they were superstitious.

They like their quarterbacks white and their running backs black.

Evans didn’t know any of this when he came out west to play for the University of Southern California in the mid-1970s. He thought quarterbacks were judged on their completions, not

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the color of their skin.

Raised in the middle of North Carolina by a religious family, he had a choice of going to any one of three allblack colleges. As fate would have it, Evans happened to catch a USC-UCLA football game on TV, and fell in love with USC – scoring all those touchdowns and that white horse running wild.

“I’m going [to USC],” Evans announced to his stunned family.

Fortunately, for the Cub community, on his way to USC, he stopped to play for the Los Angeles City College football program.

He enrolled at Los Angeles City College on his own and played well enough to get scholarship offers to other schools.

While playing at City, Evans received many scholarship offers to other schools.

Prior to Evans arriving at USC, the college community at LACC was privileged enough to get a glimpse of the young quarterback phenomenon.

Paired with the relentless linebacker Rod Martin, the Cubs had arguably the best one-two JUCO (junior college) punch of all time!

On a cold autumn day in December of ’73, the two LACC legends fought for the State Championship. Though it was a team effort, these two were mainstays for that year’s LACC foot-

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ball program, and eventually the California State Junior College football Co-Champions.

Going into the championship game, known then as the Potato Bowl, the Cubs’ opponents were the Fresno Rams. The Rams had not lost a playoff game in 11 previous tries. But, they hadn’t faced the mighty Cubs.

Like the wings of an eagle, the Cubs soared with the South Coast Conference first team quarterback Evans to a 10-0 first half lead. And the Rams had no points at the half. You could thank Junior College All-American linebacker Rod Martin for that. The Rams eventually came back and tied the score at 10-10. That is where it remained for the rest of the game.

Evans had to jump some hurdles at USC. When he jumped that last hurdle, he not only led the 1976 USC team to the Rose Bowl, he beat Michigan 14-6. He completed 14 of 20 passes for 181 yards, scored on a rollout and voted player of the game. A true trailblazer, Evans was the second black quarterback of the decade to win the Rose Bowl.

For his efforts, the Chicago Bears drafted Evans in the sixth round in 1977. Like a bad hand of spades, the Chicago Bears consisted of Walter Payton and not much else. After a sixyear stint with the Chicago Bears he went on a two-year hiatus in the un-

stable United States Football League (USFL).

Evans found his niche again with the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1987-1995).

If Evans was a lightning bolt, Martin was thunder. Thunder and lightning got together again with the Los Angeles Raiders in the years of 1987 and 1988.

When these two were on top of their game, it was like a rainstorm.

You could not stop them. Like a rainstorm, there was no place to hide from relentless linebacker Martin.

Martin was one of the top linebackers in the NFL during his 12 seasons and made Pro Bowl twice during his career, in 1983 and 1984.

Drafted in the 12th round by the Los Angeles Raiders, Martin was a long shot to make the team. He was too small for an NFL linebacker and too slow for a safety. Relentless and with a good work ethic, he eventually bulked up to 225 and became a fierce linebacker.

By 1979, he settled in at the outside linebacker spot, becoming a mainstay on the Raider defense, assisting the Silver and Black to two Super Bowl victories (1980, 1983), having an outstanding performance in each one.

In his 12 NFL seasons, Martin recorded 14 interceptions, which he returned for 225 yards and 4 touchdowns. He recovered 10 fumbles, returned for 122 yards and made two touchdowns.

Martin went from a 12th round long shot to a Pro Bowler. He defeated all the odds.

Evans ended his football career with 9,458 yards passing and 52 touchdowns passes. During the 1983 season with the Bears, Evans was the only black quarterback in the NFL, in a season where he threw 30 touchdowns passes; rushed for 942 yards in the same season.

No other quarterback with 30 touchdowns in a single season has ever rushed for half as many yards.

Vince’s career spanned nearly 20 years from 1977-1995.

LACC is asleep at the wheel.

Wake-up! It’s time to bring the Cubs out of hibernation.