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the 99 percent / With or without the Occupy movement, Terry Lee would still be sleeping outside. / daniel huBert / el don
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orking with the same template as Occupy Wall Street, hundreds in Santa Ana began their protest in late October in front of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building where stringent ordinances prohibit camping. “Every day at around 5 p.m. the cops come and round up the homeless people and give them citations,” protester Timothy Craven said. There are over 6,000 homeless living on the streets of Orange County with a majority in Santa Ana. Since many of the protesters are homeless, a major concern for Occupy Santa Ana is finding a solution for so many displaced individuals. A group of about 20 gathered Nov. 7 in front of the Federal Building in Civic Center to show their support for the movement. Protesters held signs, and more were propped next to the building. The small but enthusiastic group chanted, ”We are the 99 percent!”
Protester Jack Marko, who was strumming a paint-stained guitar, says he attends Occupy Santa Ana but has not been camping. Marko observed that while the area is “public property, they are not legally able to sleep here.” He believes a visual presence 24-7 makes an important statement for the movement. One message among many is about the epidemic of home foreclosures in California. “I’ve been a protester
all my life. Get the people to keep their houses, to stay in their houses. The main thing is to negotiate,” said protester Alex Vega. Cal State Fullerton student Sam Aresheh also supports the movement. “Many decisions are being made for our country through wealthy corporations. We’re advocating to get the money out of politics,” he said. He was present at the city council meeting Nov. 7 when the council decided that camping would not be allowed. Arasheh thinks without this permission, protesters would be “unable to sustain that long term peace protest in a safe manner, unless these ordinances are lifted.” The city’s Nov. 7 denial of lifting camping ordinances sparked public speakers to remind the council that they voted for them but, as one speaker said, “won’t be making that mistake again.”
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Santa Ana College awards more than $400,000 in scholarships annually, but fewer students are applying for them. To be eligible for a scholarship from SAC, students must be enrolled with at least six units and have a grade point average above 2.0. “All students know about scholarships in a very generic way, but it takes a little effort on their part to know that Santa Ana College has a scholarship program,” said Scholarship Coordinator Stephanie Adams. She encourages students to find out about types of available scholarships. Scholarship booklets are now available at the scholarship office in S-201. Applications are due the following March. Adams says that a kengthy time period helps busy students ready their applications, write an autobiographical statement and request a letter of recommendation. “Some students look into the situation and may find a reason to not to apply. Either their parents make too much money, or they don’t have a 4.0 GPA,” said Adams. What they don’t know is that there are scholarships in numerous catergories. Applicants are awarded scholarships based on academic excellence, involvement with clubs and organizations, and their academic goals. The scholarship office is open to both walk-ins and appointments. / Marco Mejia / el Don
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MAKING THE GRADE The real deal on graduating from college on time
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Though students want to complete required coursework, impacted majors and budget cuts often push graduation back. Added time often leads to extra debt and a lessened drive to finish. The study found the longer students take, the more “students’ lives fill up with jobs and relationships…college often gets left behind.” Other factors contribute to low graduation rates. California’s students face the reality of juggling work and school in a state that continues to cut education funding. Shrinking budgets place institutions in the no-win situation of asking students and faculty to do more with increasingly limited resources. As the study shows, students may be discouraged by the cost of higher education. Dwindling course catalogs, impacted majors, personal obligations and a bleak job market all contribute to lower transfer and graduation rates at two- and four-year colleges and universities.
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ollege students today confront an unprecedented challenge in addition to balancing study, work, and maintaining a social life: while they are spending more time working on their degrees, fewer students are finishing, a new study finds. “Time is the Enemy,” a Sept. 2011 study conducted by Complete College America found that, on average, just 60.6 percent of full-time students graduate with a bachelor’s degree within eight years, among other findings. The study is based on statistics provided by public colleges and universities in 33 states. The results showed that Santa Ana College’s 22 percent graduation rate ranks 66 among 113 two-year schools in California, with graduation considered earning an associate’s degree or other certificate. The “minimal standard” for statistics the federal government requires schools to release tracks “only students who are firsttime and are going full-time.” This means that students who transfer from community colleges to four-year in-
stitutions often are not accounted for once they transfer. For Santa Ana College student Avery Lynch, the transfer process is grueling. “The cost is definitely a factor. It’s really stressful and really frustrating,” he said. Lynch plans to transfer next fall, but like most students he is unsure of the process. “Transferring is tough unless you can get a scholarship,” he added. Apart from cost, one of the reason it takes students so long to graduate, is because many students waste time accumulating excess credits. Californians on average complete a four-year bachelor’s degree in 5.2 years if they attend full-time and 5.7 years if they attend part-time, taking an average of 139 credits when 120 are required. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act guarantees admission to the California state university system for students who complete their lower division coursework at a two-year college. The program, which went into effect this fall, is designed to keep students on track to graduate. STARA creates concerns for students who want to finish on time, especially when state budget cuts leaves schools in a bind.
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very winter, the Santa Ana and Fullerton armories open their doors to hundreds of homeless and otherwise needy individuals. The shelters provide food, shelter and warmth as temperatures and prospects turn cold. Behind this effort is the Orange County Rescue Mission,which goes out of its way to provide supplies and services to Orange County’s homeless residents. “When winter hits, we’re contracted through the county to provide food in addition to the meals we provide here,” said OCRM Foundation Relations Manager John Eumurian. The Tustin-based foundation also depends on volunteers and private donations to fund its operation. While the armories are busy every winter, the non-profit organization operates year round as a vehicle for individuals and families to get their lives back on track. The Foundation’s Tustin facility — known as The Village of Hope — opened its doors in the summer of 2008. Since then, the OCRM has expanded beyond Orange County to sites serving the Temecula, Murrieta, Norco and Corona areas. “We’re primarily a back-to-work program,” said Eumurian. Getting families back to work has been an emphasis for the foundation, especially given the current recession. “We’ve had an increase of 115 percent in shelter requests just this past year,” Eumurian said. In addition to Orange County’s estimated 6,000 to 8,000 chronically homeless individuals, middle-class families are a growing percentage of the county’s overall
homeless population. “The challenge in our county,” said Eumurian, “is that we have 3,400 shelter beds, and there are 22,000 instances of homelessness per year.” Once families or individuals contact the OCRM for help, they undergo a case management assessment. Then they commit to a two-year program to turn their lives around. Among other restrictions, The Village of Hope has a zero-tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol. “During the first six months we work with them on crisis issues,” Eumarian said. “During that time they are living on site.” After some vocational training and life coaching, most clients are ready to return to work. The OCRM also offers transitional housing options to get families back on their feet and on the road to saving money. The housing costs range from $400 to $800 per month, substantially lower than the average cost of a rental unit in Orange County. “Savings are crucial, so they don’t become homeless again,” Eumurian said. The facility’s services include educational and vocational programs, job training, parenting and anger management classes, substance abuse recovery programs and a developmental assessment for children. The Tustin site also houses the Hurtt Family Health Clinic, which operates three mobile clinics in addition to serving the residents of the Village of Hope. The clinic is also open to the surrounding community and offers medical assessment and care to the unemployed and uninsured.
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Support to legalize pot in California is growing despite federal crackdowns on medical marijuana dispensaries. Federal prosecutors announced in October their intention to shut down medical marijuana dispensaries that operate legally in states like California. The crackdowns may appear as an effort to dismantle the marijuana industry and halt movements for legalization, but pro-pot activists have turned it into an opportunity to make their voices heard. In California, the possession of more than 28 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor with fines up to $500. No jail time is involved in possessing quantities for personal consumption. The crackdowns are “driving volunteers and money to us,” said Steve Kubby, chief officer for the
California-based Regulate Marijuana Like Wine campaign. The Like Wine campaign started collecting signatures in California in November. It is now affiliated with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and gained the endorsement of legalization activists like Orange County Superior Court Judge James P. Gray. Kubby said the new campaign has received over $200,000 in contributions to help pay for petitions. The goal of the Like Wine campaign is to collect enough signatures for an initiative to regulate marijuana use on the 2012 November ballot. In 2009, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that people using medical marijuana in states that allowed it would not be singled out, but last month federal prosecutors threatened to shut down dispensaries. “The federal government has
been putting a lot of pressure on states to get rid of the laws,” said Philippe Andrade, political science professor at Santa Ana College. California was the first state to legalize medicinal use in 1996. Since then, 16 states have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana, including Alaska, Arizona, and also Washington D.C. The Like Wine campaign began after the defeat of Proposition 19 last year, which would have allowed personal use and taxation of marijuana in California. National acceptance of marijuana as a legal substance appears to be on the rise. An October Gallup Poll showed 46 percent of Americans are in favor of legalization. This past July, Congressmen Barney Frank and Ron Paul introduced a bill to end marijuana prohibition, which was first federally criminalized in the 1930s.
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alking around campus with an empty plastic bottle container in hand, it dawns on you that the bins once labeled “recycle” are missing. Instead of tossing it in the trash, you decide to refill it from the nearest water fountain. Although reusing the plastic bottle by refilling it is environmentally friendly, you could be making a big mistake. The reuse of plastic bottles is a potential health hazard because bisphenol-A or polyvinyl chloride could seep into the bottle’s contents. BPA is a building block of many polycarbonate plastic resins and has now been linked to hormone and gene disruption. Once in the body BPA mimics estrogen, interfering with reproductive function and causing birth defects. It can also lead to cancer, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Especially harmful to infants and children, BPA can affect the development of organ tissues and
can delay sexual maturity. “Research was showing more and more that it could lead to diabetes or obesity, early puberty, cancer … a whole range of problems,” said Erika Schreder, a senior scientist with the Seattle-based Washington Toxics Coalition in an interview with WHEC-TV in Rochester, N.Y. earlier this year. In order for individuals to avoid exposure to BPA, the Environmental Working Group suggests looking for stainless steel bottles that do not have a plastic liner. Its website states: “We recommend avoiding the use of plastic containers to heat food in microwaves. Ceramic, glass, and other microwaveable dishware are good alternatives. Avoid using old and scratched plastic bottles.” While the concern about BPA is garnering more attention, many people are still unaware of the risks involved with exposure to the chemical. “I didn’t know that substances such as BPA were considered a health risk,” said Santa Ana College student Maria please see hazardS, page 8
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THIRST / Drinking out of plastic bottles labeled 2, 4, or 5 is considered safe. Avoid bottles labeled 7. / DANIEL HUBERT / el Don
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prohibit the manufacturing, selling, or distribution of any liquid, food, or beverage in a can or jar containing BPA at a level above 0.1 parts per billion if the contents are intended for consumption by infants or children three years of age or younger. When it comes to the content of water bottles, the U.S Food and Drug Administration does not regulate about 60 percent of bottled water. For the 30 to 40 percent it does regulate, the FDA only requires companies to test a sample once per week. The FDA’s regulation of 80,000 chemicals in food has not been updated in 35 years.
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continued from page 7 Contreras. “Next time I’m out shopping for household items I’ll be sure to keep that in mind.” Containers labeled 2, 4 and 5 are considered safe reusable plastics. Plastics labeled number 7 should be avoided since they fall under the category of miscellaneous plastics and may contain traces of BPA. Among the bottles currently sold in campus vending machines, Pepsi bottles are labeled number 1. Health advocates also recommend not reusing bottles made from plastic number 1. These include most disposable water, soda and juice bottles. A bill recently proposed in California, AB 1319, would
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With a great beard comes great responsibility. The history of No Shave November began in Australia in 2003. The name was originally coined Movember, “mo” for mustache, where men actually shaved leaving only their manly ‘staches’ symbolizing the awareness of prostate cancer. No Shave November is now a popular and educational month that identifies the worth and meaning of celebrating masculinity. On Nov. 1, men register at movember.com with clean-shaven faces. All month long, razors are forsaken and ‘mos’ of varying length, shape, and color are grown. Last year, Mo-Bros,as the participants are nicknamed, raised more than $52 million for prostate cancer awareness. Some students regard No Shave November as a tradition where males compete in growing the most lavish facial hair in an attempt to display their abundant testosterone. Taking part in this tradition is not an excuse for men to escape normal practices of good hygiene, although you may notice some men begin to resemble vagabonds at the office. / dienna Jadallah / el Don
ballet / Gabriel Mata leaps into action during Suite Valse En Violet, the opening act of Rise/Fall / daniel hubert / el Don
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nder King Louis XIV, ballet was performed not by professionals but by the men and women of the royal court. Here at Santa Ana College we can experience our own royalty gliding across the stage, evoking emotions in us with their rhythmic movement. Gabriel Mata excels at all genres of dance, however his favorite is not ballet, but modern. “It is unusual to get the combination of physical talent, creative and artistic vision and the desire to excel and perfect oneself as a dancer,” Dance Department Chair
Eve Kikawa said. “Gabe has all three.” As a sophomore in high school, Mata’s friend first encouraged him to give dancing a shot. After trying out to no avail, Mata found motivation in opinions of those who doubted him. “They said I couldn’t dance, I had no rhythm, and I wasn’t coordinated. I wanted to prove them wrong,” Mata said. At 20 years old, Mata’s body has
adapted to the strenuous movements dancers perform, strengthening his muscles and improving his stamina. “Dancing is very hard on the body. Arm strength, leg strength, every muscle in the body has to be strong,” Mata said. “We are not weak. It takes endurance, just like football or any other sport.” Last spring Mata was part of a
team of dancers that auditioned at Cal. State Long Beach for a chance to dance in the Gala by the American College Dance Festival Association. The team performed a modern piece and were called back. Currently in his last year at SAC, Mata hopes to continue his education and perfect his talent at San Jose State University. “They are a little bit more artsy than here,” Mata said. Mata wants to showcase his talent and perform for audiences everywhere. Connecting with a dance company, like highly esteemed Shen Wei Dance Arts in New York is his dream. Over the weekend Mata and his fellow dancers appeared in the SAC dance recital Rise/Fall. As he continues to shine, Mata encourages all dancers to continue perfecting their craft. “If you love to dance then dance. Balls to the wall. Nothing will stop you. Just stay motivated.”
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CLASSICAL / Gabriel Mata lifts Lauren Arrigo across the stage in the opening act Suite Valse En Violet, a ballet piece. / Daniel hubert / el don
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urtains close. Lights dim. Anticipation of the evening’s show builds as the minutes pass. Finally, the music fades in softly as if from the distance. Santa Ana College’s dance concert Rise/Fall, directed by Heather Gillette and Eve Kikawa, was by all accounts a success. In Los Vientos de Tango, choreographed by Heather Gillette, dancers picked up the pace of the
intricate rhythms. The tango-inspired dance had a primitive feel, resembling the beginning of creation. I also enjoyed the surprising rewind effect at the end of the number. INSIGHT: UC Irvine Dance Ensemble, showcasing two dance segments, had the opportunity to travel to Ghana, West Africa, last year to learn from the Ghana Dance Ensemble. The student dancers were introduced to new drumming rhythms. Their piece Adjogbo included the “call and response” technique used in Ghana. The emotional piece Eternal Passing was well executed. Dedicated to the memory of SAC teacher Kesha Curtis Hondo, who lost her life in a murdersuicide earlier this year, this piece represented the end of a struggle and the journey into the after-life. I Loved the dramatic tempo changes and the danc-
ers’ clean lines, and smooth transitions proved to be visually stunning and a pleasure to watch. The Take was voted most enjoyable to perform by the dancers of SAC. Choreographer Joel Smith attended the American College Dance Festival at Long Beach State where he instantly fell in love with the SAC team. “I was impressed. They are at the top technically and professional for a community college,” Smith said. Incorporating dramatic pauses in motion created interesting scenes, which were fun to watch. I see why the team admired this piece. The team, which has been together for two years, continues to impress. You feel the passion, strength, and commitment when they command your attention on the stage, and it made me look forward to attending another show in the future.
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ROOTS / insight: UC Irvine Dance Ensemble brings West African moves from Ghana to the piece Adjogbo./ daniel hubert / el Don
moving / In the emotional piece dedicated to the late Kesha Curtis Hondo, Lynette Hardimon and Ali Ruiz end the ensemble in a memorable and moving pose. / daniel hubert/ el don
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Options for those wanting to improve the community through service By shavod culberson / el Don
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. While some are anticipating the succulent turkey, flavorful stuffing and sweet pumpkin pie, there are young children, along with their families, who have no idea where their next meal is coming from, let alone the abundance of dishes presented on “Turkey Day.” The United States Congress declared November to be National Homeless Youth Awareness month on July 11, 2007. Coinciding with this holiday season’s theme of giving, now is the time for the more fortunate to give back to those who are not. “It’s nice to be in the position to help,” Service Learning Center staff member Gloria Bogdan said. There are many ways to contribute to the community. A good place to start is closer than you would think: Santa Ana College Service Learning Center is the go-to place for those looking to volunteer. Located at U-204B, the SLC is affiliated with numerous charity agencies. Currently, SAC’s Service Learning Center is hosting its 12th annual Adopt-a-Family project focused on helping less fortunate SAC students and their families. Families in need are referred to the center by
faculty, staff, students, and departments on campus. Sponsors, which are the volunteers, are recruited and then assigned to families. Donations in the form of gift cards, gifts or non-perishable canned goods will be accepted in U-204B. Today is the last day the SLC is accepting donations. The Mercy House, a shelter that provides housing for and supportive services to a variety of homeless populations, is located within the community and is also conducting an adoption project. For Adopta-Resident, you choose one person and make their Thanksgiving memorable. “Money is not the only way to give. Your time and talents are just as useful and may be valued more than monetary gifts,” Program Manager Stephanie Myers said. Residents in these shelters, who may be disconnected from their families, are often reminded of their loneliness during the holidays. Sometimes just being remembered and made to feel as if they matter and are cared for are better than a new pair of shoes or any other material gift. Since this is National Homeless Youth Awareness month,its a good time to help ensure that those experiencing financial hardship have a better holiday. There are many ways to contribute — choose one.
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FASHIONABLE Vibram Soles have been used by designers like Dolce & Gabana and Prada
Barefoot Running check out the buzz from a secret society that is mainstreaming into every day life and judge for yourself by Jared edWardS / el Don
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hoe design has come a long way over the years, resulting in footwear both practical and outlandish. Shoe style, just like other clothing style, is constantly evolving and making way for new and sometimes better ideas. The minimalist running shoe movement is creating a buzz all over the nation with retailers expecting to earn $350 million in sales this year. Heading the industry of such footwear is the well-known Vibrams Fivefingers, otherwise known as “dude, where’d you get those shoes?” Vibrams FiveFingers is designed so
your feet can move naturally and flex easily. With five individual toe slots it lets your toes separate gently, stabilizing your body and providing balance and increased muscle stimulation to feet, ankles and lower legs. The idea is to engage your body from the ground up, improving overall performance no matter what you are doing. Vibrams has 13 different styles of FiveFingers for men and women, and each style depends on the type of sport or activity you will be doing. This special footwear is recommended for fitness, running, water sports, yoga and trekking. You can even wear them to work if dress code permits. Initially the founder of Vibram,
Vitale Bramani, invented the first rubber sole for mountaineering boots in 1935. Since then the company has manufactured more than 34 million soles for over 1,000 different premium footwear brands world wide. Bramani and industrial designer Robert Fliri showed the concept to Vibram USA President and CEO Tony Post, who became a believer in the benefits of natural running and training, thus starting the Vibram revolution. There are, however, poorly made imitations not intended for the same performance use as Vibrams. You can order Vibrsms online at vibramsfiveingers.com or purchase them at a local authorized retailer.
HISTORY Research suggests that our ancestors ran barefoot helping to outlast their prey
REVENUE Sales of five fingers have tripled every year since their 2006 debut
PROTECTION Modern footwear blocks pain receptors and weakens foot muscles
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ESSENTIALS Ethiopian Abebe Bikila won the Olympic Marathon barefoot in Rome, 1960
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its vast library is free but comes with limitations. Subscribing for $3.99 or $4.99 per month gets you features like more of their catalog, disabling ads, listening to music on a mobile device and even saving it for later. While the free version grounds you to a deskto or laptop, it does the job for those wanting to listen before they buy.
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Type in an artist or song and options related to your choice start to play. Also has a “thumbs up/ down” option to repeat tracks or dismiss them. An easy-to-use website, its variety makes it popular with listeners.
GrooveSharK: Partnering up with indie sites allows it to stream new up-and-coming artists at no cost. Incorporating a social aspect allows you to follow other users. Equipped with a “Pandora-ish” radio feature.
SlacKer [radio]: Plans are available at $3.99 and $4.99 per month to eliminate ads and gain features like unlimited skip and file saving. Has an impressively diverse library compared to competitors, however the web interface can be a little overwhelming.
Soundcloud: While catering to the underdogs, itss specialty lies more in a music blog forum for new and upcoming artists. Comment and read feedback from other users on songs or upload a track or two.
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it can be a challenge to fi nd new music, but the internet provides helpful options in your search. An easy way to fi nd music downloads is through friends and family suggesting their favorite picks. Here are some popular sites to freshen up your music library.
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VIEWS
Adam Sandler
Opinion
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cOLLeGe: A GrUeLinG BATTLe AGAinST Time STAFF EDITORIAL
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ne year is a long time. It is enough to change us, give us room to grow and hopefully move us one step closer to completing a college degree. But time has a funny way of changing us in other ways. With each year of experience gained, perspectives can shift radically. It is easy to get lost within any given school year — or semester for that matter —and find ourselves uncertain about our academic future. Plans get altered. Jobs turn into careers, and the thought of graduation slowly begins to fade in the same way the American Dream has gradually disappeared.
As students, it is hard to interpret our outlook as anything but bleak. We sometimes forget what an education is all about. We are here to find ourselves and apply what we learn to our lives and the world around us. We can change our circumstances with the tools we learn in college. More importantly, we must all remember that with each 365 days we move one step closer to post-student reality. We work against time every day, taking classes and earning credits, doing so at our own pace. But sooner or later, we will need to get off our butts and live up to our own potential.
Adam Sandler has one of the most profitable companies in show business, Happy Madison Productions, so why does he feel the need to take on two ridiculous roles in a movie that he wrote and produced? Jack and Jill is a slap in the face to his fans, his career, and serious comedians everywhere. Remember when he was funny? I do, and it was in classics like The Waterboy and Happy Gilmore. Hell, I’d take Big Daddy or Little Nicky quality at this point. What happened? I understand that Sandler has the urge to take his career in different directions from time to time. Spanglish and Funny People were both enjoyable films, but this latest attempt at “comedy” is sad. Sandler has resorted to drag, and it isn’t good drag either. The man who brought us Bobby Boucher Jr and Billy Madison went Tyler Perry (read Madea) when he should have gone Tim Curry. There is a fine line actors must walk when playing the opposite sex. Robin Williams made us believe he was a maid. I can almost believe Martin Lawrence could be my Big Momma. But Jill would stick out like a sore thumb even in while thanking Wong Foo. When Wesley Snipes makes a more convincing and tolerable woman than you, you’re doing something wrong. Sandler should take a lesson from the name of the production company he uses to churn out his films. Both Happy and Madison should have more of an influence on his career than a last call in the Castro District. / robert WojtkieWicZ / el Don
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VIEWS
OPINION
The American dream deferred Class immobility leaves citizens unsure if they can afford the cost of living by joseph o’brien/ el Don
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he American Dream has been the greatest cultural myth, underlying idea, and tradition behind the United States since its revolutionary beginning. Yet with the rise of globalization, a giant wealth gap, inequality and our government coddling business, it’s easy to see that not only has the dream completely changed from what it meant 50 years ago, it’s nothing more than a dream itself. The dream is a baby boomer cliché of the 1950s’: the white picket fence, the 2.3 kids, the identical tract home. It’s the idea that with hard work and diligence anything is achievable, but this isn’t true for all Americans. The level of wealth you are born into determines the opportunities you will have, as wealth is passed down for generations. Upper class children have a greater advantage over children born to lower class parents and there is only a 5 percent chance that a child born below the poverty level will end up making $100,000 a year or more. Class mobility is the backbone behind our mythical dream, and as this diminishes so does the dream. While our American Dream of prosperity is fading, our government continues to deregulate business, give tax cuts and subsidies to the rich, and hand out less than deserved bailouts, keeping the rich richer, the poor poorer, and our government in shambles. And as tax cuts for the rich increase, fewer and fewer jobs have been created, which was the justification for lowering their taxes in the first place. The love affair between our government and corporations is sickening, but the reality is that our politi-
cal and social structures thrive on money. The interests of the people become unimportant compared to the interests of lobbyists in D.C. Our elected officials, supposed representatives of the people, really represent the people more well off in America, and more importantly, the interests of those who contribute to officials’ pockets. To reinstate the equal opportunity for all to prosper, we need to clear the corporate greed from our government and favor a model closer to direct democracy. Our representatives should represent us, not the corporations that fund them. Since 1928, the inequality of our nation’s wealth gap has never been as great as it is now. One percent of the U.S. population controls 50 percent of the national wealth, while the remaining 99 percent controls the other half. This is a common statistic often used by the Occupy Wall Street movement,. While the media has constantly criticized these protesters for being a liberal Tea Party, the truth is this is not a left or right issue. It is an American issue. For Americans young and old, to stand up and say there is something wrong with our system is not a partisan move, but an effort for the greater good of the average American citizen. There is nothing more American than dissent. It’s not “America, love it or leave it.” It’s “America, love it or change it.” Levelling the playing field for the rich, the poor, and the in-between is not class warfare, but giving the wealthiest in this nation better opportunities is. We must preserve and protect everyone’s ability to better themselves through productivity. It’s time to take our American Dream and save it from the American Nightmare it has become.
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VIEWS
OPINION
Misplaced Aggression
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fighting back / New York Police Department chief Joseph Esposito orders his officers to back down as a stand-off takes place in Times Square with demonstrators from the “Occupy Wall Street” movement. / craig ruttle / MCT
OCCUPYING POWER A social movement gains momentum as protests spring up across the nation
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College students don’t need to sleep in a park to complain espite all efforts to control thought and about being broke. They have manufacture consent, our cultural dissisix figures of student loan debt dence survives. Skepticism toward power to prove it. has grown, and attitudes about many issues Any real shift where we the people found ourselves are changing. People have realized that they are not to be financially empowered alone in their thoughts. wouldn’t start with a $100 Movements around the world and in this nation are million “Yes, We Can,” slogan. currently taking form under the “Occupy” mantra. It would start with something The protesters rallying in New “What the hell are they doing?” that resembles OWS. Do you think it is possible to Those protesting would have York’s Liberty Square have sever the connection between exposed an Achilles’ heel in the a tough time agreeing on a our politicians and corporate form of a massive dissidence singular objective, but therein financiers? If you do, then you movement including 73 cities lies the unifying strength of share something special with this protest. across the nation. those who are protesting. It is easy to dismiss the The people in the streets This may fizzle out tomorhave succeeded in garnering relevance of OWS by labeling row, but I think we can emerge attention to force the followit as a bunch of unemployed victorious. Do you? ing question upon our nation: kids shouting “money is bad!”
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What happened to morality in this generation? The world of instant gratification we live in has contributed to increased impulsiveness. Rioting to show support for a guy who covered up the alleged rape of multiple boys is ludicrous. The Penn State Board of Trustees fired football coach Joe Paterno on Nov. 9, for his part in covering up the child sex abuse case that involves one of his long time assistants. The Board made the decision in the best interests of the college as a whole, not just the football program. Following the announcement, more than 5,000 Nittany Lions stormed the streets of downtown State College in support of Paterno. At first, the feisty students chanted mildly. Eventually mayhem ensued. They overturned a news van, knocked over light posts, wrapped trees in rolls of toilet paper and trashed the town they are supposed to take pride in. This is where I lose all respect for the demonstrators. I understand supporting your coach of 46 years. What I do not and cannot figure out is why anyone would trash the place they love in favor of a moral malignancy. Those who believe Paterno fulfilled his duty by reporting the incident to his superiors are wrong. Calling the police is what needed to be done. Rioting to show patronage for Paterno expresses perfectly the Godlike status America showers upon its sports icons. As Americans, need to bring our sports gods back to Earth before the next vile scandal surfaces. / eric lomeli / el Don
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SPORTS
Season Recap
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Santa Ana College finished its first women’s water polo season in four years earlier this month. That’s the good news. The bad news they did not win a single game. The Dons finished with a record of 0-22-0. “Winning wasn’t the biggest thing,” Head Coach Al Reyes said. “We wanted to show Santa Ana College is a viable aquatics program.” Well, Reyes and the Dons have a long way to go. Before the first conference game, the Dons starting goalie, Meagan Thomas, broke her hand and missed the rest of the season. “Losing your No. 1 goalie will affect your defense,” Reyes said. Having no back-up, freshman attacker Shelby Johnson took over Thomas’s spot. “We lost a sub and stuck someone in the goal who was not a goalie,” freshman center Nikole Facklam said. But Reyes is not worried. The team is young, made up entirely of freshman. “Other teams would have folded, but we didn’t,” Reyes said. “I was impressed by these girls.” With a tough season like that, looking forward is all you can do. / ERIC LOMELI / el Don
EMOTION/ Freshman forward Gonzalo Toledo expresses utter excitement after netting the game winning goal vs. IVC.
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DONS WIN 18TH CONSECUTIVE OEC TITLE BY STOPPING LASERS
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he Santa Ana College mens soccer team won its 18th consecutive Orange Empire Conference championship; finishing the regular season with a 13-5-3 overall record and 10-3-1 in conference play. Gonzalo Toledo scored the lone goal Nov. 8 as the Dons clinched, at home, against Irvine Valley College, in the second to last game of conference play. “It was a beautiful feeling to win at home, I felt like crying,” sophomore defender Hector Espinoza said. “You cannot explain it in words. I feel proud of being part of such a big program,” he said. The Dons played this season with a target on their backs the size of 17 consecutive OEC titles. “Before the season started the players knew what was at hand,” Head Coach Jose Vasquez said. “They didn’t want to be the team to break the streak.”
In the beginning of the season the team had leadership issues. As the season progressed, Espinoza stepped up. “The kid leads with his hustle,” Vasquez said. “We needed someone to step up and he definitely took that role.” Being a productive leader requires experience, assistance from fellow teammates and fearlessness in the
face of adversity. “It was my time to step up and take charge of the team,” Espinoza said. “The good thing is everybody supported me and helped me out.” The SAC soccer field is a vast, sandbased grassland that will fatigue an underconditioned athlete. Pro-like offseason training sessions include four-mile beach runs and mountain sprints, developing the team’s endurance for an advantage when playing on a big field. “The preseason was gruesome, but it paid off in the end,” sophomore forward Briant Rodelo said. Like in past seasons, the Dons put together a late season hot streak to propel past the Golden West Rustlers and win the conference by two points. The Dons won nine out of its final 11 games, including a seven-game win-streak, outscoring opponents 29-8 during the time span.
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The mix we have, especially at forward, can come in at any time and finish the game for us. We like scoring variety. Teams who scout us before a game don’t know who to mark.”
The longest winning streak the team sustained. SAC was also undefeated at home.
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The Dons’ championship streak began with coach J.P. Frutos, who handed the head coaching job to current Head Coach Jose Vasquez. He prepares his recruits with intense endurance drills before the season begins. Since taking over, Vasquez has turned out well-conditioned athletes who can go head-to-head with the best in the regional and state levels.
LATE SEASON MOMENTUM
The team went on a seven-game winning streak in the month of October. Freshman goalie Jorge Sosa clinched the everyday job during the streak. Seven different Dons combined for the 22 goals scored.
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LEADER / Running back Terrance Holzendorf led the Dons with 139 yards on 27 carries / ERIC LOMELI / el Don
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SEASON RECAP:
The Dons end a disappointing 5-5 season losing its final game and missing a bowl opportunity
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range Coast’s Jackson Dionne split the uprights for a 24-yard field goal with 31 seconds left in the game, allowing the Pirates to defeat Santa Ana College Saturday, 25-22, in the second annual “Victory Flag” contest. Dionne orchestrated an impressive turnaround after looking lost the first 55-plus minutes of game play. He missed four field goal attempts — two from 48 yards, one from 37 and another from 32. “I just wanted to get back to the basics. Snap. Hold. Kick,” Dionne said. “The snap was perfect, the hold was perfect and it led to a field goal.” The one-dimensional offense ran by the Pirates accrued 307 of its 439 total yards on the ground. Running back Domenic Betts ran for 198 yards on 40 carries with two touchdowns. Betts’ second touchdown gave OCC a 22-15 lead. “I had great blocking and it was a
perfect pitch,” Betts said. “It was too easy to score.” After receiving the opening kick off, the Dons wasted no time putting points on the board. Receiver Josh Webb connected with receiver Ario Winston for a 79-yard TD on a reverse option, the first play from scrimmage. Seven drives and nearly 30 minutes of game time elapsed before Terrance Holzendorf ’s 17-yard TD run made the score 15-7 in favor of SAC. “At times when you come out fast and hit a play like that it goes against your momentum,” Head Coach Geoff Jones said. “We beat ourselves today, in a lot of different ways.” The loss was the Dons (5-5) last game of 2011, as the team did not qualify for a bowl game. Last season SAC won the inaugural “Victory Flag” challenge 41-20. OCC (4-6) holds the all-time series lead 31-29-1.
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Josh Webb tossed a 79-yard TD to receiver Ario Winston. QBs Andrew McDonald and Duke DeLancellotti combined for four INTs. SAC lost three of its final five games.