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NEWS/BROWN WINS/ 3 • SPORTS/MAN DOWN/ 11 • VIEWS/AUTO DREAMS/ 16
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sPARKEd / The college’s welding program is one of the most successful in the nation. It’s funded through a mix of public grants and corporate donations. / daniel hubert / el Don
HAWKS CRASH AT HOME SPORTS 12 / The Dons won vs. conference rival and sister college Santiago Canyon College 4-1 in a dominating performance by the off ense in the second half. Midfi elder Ronald Ybarra has a total of 14 goals.
KEEP IT CLEAN VIEWS 15 / While candidates were busy bickering about how their competitors, if elected, would demolish California, voters spent the last few months trying to decipher the barrage of campaign messages to see who would actually repair the once-thriving state.
POWER OF FAITH STYLE 18 / Some believe that in order to heal the body, one must fi rst heal the soul. Chamuel Bachiller uses the power and the energy of love to fi x a young woman’s previously injured shoulder.
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Save a buck with a Dons VIP text subscription. It offers discounted coffee at The Drip and reduced prices on snacks at the Don Bookstore. Text “dons” to 313131 to subscribe. Past promotions have included buyone-coffee, get-one-half price, and a combo offer of a 20 oz. Pepsi with a large bag of Fritos for $1.95. For more information about other offers, check out the coffee stand and the bookstore. / Mike Organistko
NEW GOVERNOR / Jerry Brown was elected governor of California, earning 54 percent of the votes. He follows the tumultuous tenure of incumbent Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and must preside over a state suffering from harsh economic times. / Laura A. Oda / MCT
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alifornians chose experience over business acumen as voters sent Democrat Jerry Brown to the governor’s mansion in Sacramento, instead of Republican Meg Whitman. “I want to lift up the hood and show the good, the bad and the ugly. I didn’t create this mess. I haven’t been there for 28 years. But I’m going to do everything I can to make it better,” Brown said. Bucking the red wave that wiped out a number of Democrats, Brown won with 54 percent of votes against Whitman’s 41 percent. Serving for a third time, Brown will come upon a fractured legislature that has been bogged down by partisan politics. His first order of business, he said, would be to unite Democrats and Republicans towards a common cause – making the Golden State golden again. “This is a period of time to learn, to study, to forge relationships that will put me in a good position going forward,” Brown said.
Brown’s political experience includes attorney general, mayor of Oakland, previous two-term governor and secretary of state. He will need it. California’s unemployment hovers over double-digits, millions are facing or are in foreclosures, and businesses are closing. And as the state faces the largest deficit in the nation, currently at $10 billion, government services including California’s once-
admired public higher education are floundering. From 1975 to 1983, Brown was the second youngest governor in state history. At 72 years old, he has also earned the informal title of oldest governor ever elected. Even though she sunk her own fortune in the race, Whitman faced challenges for her campaign that made headlines, including the firing of a former housekeeper because of learned immigration status. After the story was released, polls showed the percentage of those favoring Whitman had dropped, and on Election Day, 64 percent of Hispanic voters preferred Brown. “I see this election more through the lens of why she wasn’t able to connect with voters,” Corey Cook, an assistant professor of political science at the University of San Francisco, told the Sacramento Bee. Whitman, a billionaire, spent about $150 million of her own money to fund her campaign.
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Parents at Santa Ana College will get a break now that the Early Childhood Education Center opened its doors Oct. 26. ECEC provides care for children from 6 months to 5 years old while their mothers and fathers attend classes at SAC and Centennial. “The children that students have are our first priority,” said Zeferina Gonzalez, associate director of the ECEC. “This is a subsidized care center, so mothers will not have to worry about paying a fee.” It took about a year to build and includes 12 classrooms for different age groups. / Elaiza Armas
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alifornia voters rejected two controversial actions as the attempts to legalize and tax marijuana went up in smoke. The measure that would have suspended California’s landmark clean air legislation failed. Voters, however, ended the two-thirds majority requirement to pass the state budget.
Marijuana Legalization Initiative / fail Had the measure passed, it would have been legal to grow, sell and smoke marijuana for those over 21 years old. It would have permitted local governments to tax and regulate the sales of pot. Medicinal marijuana is already legal in California, and the penalty for getting caught with over an ounce — about the size of a sandwich-sized lunch bag — is an infraction.
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Congressional Redistricting / Pass One of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pet measures, it will stop elected officials from establishing congressional districts. Supporters argue that gerrymandering limits competitive races of assembly and state senate seats, all but guaranteeing a political party’s victory in local elections. Instead, a bipartisan 14-member commission that will also include independents will have the authority to determine districts.
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Suspend AB 32, the Global Warming Act of 2006 / fail Big Oil’s attempt to roll back California’s landmark clean climate legislation, until unemployment lowers to 5.5 percent or less for one year, failed. Had it passed, the state would have to abandon greenhouse gas reduction programs, and mandatory emission testing. Power plants and oil refineries, among the major polluters, would cease paying operation fees.
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Majority Vote for Legislature to Pass the Budget / PASS The two-thirds supermajority vote required to pass a budget has been repealed. Now, it takes only a simple majority. The ballot measure is seen as a partial cure to the crippling budget deadlocks that have hamstrung state operations.
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bOXER WEATHERS FIORINA’S CHALLENGE, KEEPS SEAT
Sen. Barbara Boxer defeated former Hewlett Packard Co. CEO and Tea Party darling Carly Fiorina, helping her party retain, though barely, its majority in the senate. Boxer’s victory stalled the Republicans’ effort to gain majorities in both chambers of Congress, even
though the Democrats retained the Senate by just one seat. Boxer was in danger of losing to newcomer Fiorina, as voters expressed anger over what they think is a crippled economy that has worsened unemployment. “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this victory after the toughest and roughest campaign of my life,” Boxer said during her victory speech at her Beverly Hills headquarters. “This has been my 11th straight victory, and what a sweet one it is.” Boxer referred to election victories going back to her days as a U.S. representative. Unlike another first time candidate and fellow Republican Meg Whitman, Fiorina did not waver to
the middle, remaining steadfastly conservative on fiscal, environmental and social issues. Fiorina promised to be tough on illegal immigration, cut taxes and reduce government spending, strengthen the individual’s right to own guns and opposed abortion except in cases of rape, incest and if the mother’s life is in danger. Although Boxer appeared as vulnerable as her Democratic colleagues in the U.S. Senate, she leaned on President Obama’s popularity in the state. The President made a campaign stop at a Boxer rally at the University of Southern California about a week before elections Tuesday, where he sold Boxer to college students and others in attendance.
SANCHEZ TRUMPS TRAN IN CLOSE RACE Rep. Loretta Sanchez beat back an invigorated challenge from Van Tran in the toughest 47th district race in years. Sanchez was visibly worried at her headquarters in downtown Santa Ana. It was close to midnight, but she and Republican Tran tied with nearly 50 percent of precincts counted. Sanchez started pulling away, winning the hotly contested 47th district with 51 percent of the vote. News outlets such as the Associated Press called the race at about 2 a.m., a few hours after Tran told his supporters gathered in his Garden Grove headquarters that the results could drag on for a few days. But Sanchez has not declared victory, and Tran has yet to concede as of Thursday night. About 30,000 votes have not been counted, and 8,000 provisional votes have not been verified, according to the Registrar of Voters. Sanchez overcame voter distrust and several campaign missteps, including saying “the Vietnamese are trying to take over,” during an interview at a Spanish language radio station. The contested central Orange County seat, including Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Westminster, is home to Little Saigon, the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam. If anything, the cutthroat battle had entertaining moments, including a “scratch-andsniff ” mailer sent out by Tran’s campaign. “The mailer tells you to scratch on this thing to find out what Sanchez’s tax plan smelled like,” said voter Richard Jeffrey. “What do you know, it reeked of garbage,” Jeffrey said. It didn’t matter. He still voted for Sanchez.
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Somaly Mam
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A 12-year-old Cambodian girl is forced to sell her body in a brothel where she is raped by men who believe having sex with a virgin will cure AIDS. After watching her best friend murdered, Somaly Mam finds a way out. Now, after her escape, she is the face of the nonprofit organization that bears her name and seeks to end human sex trafficking. This type of slavery is a $12 billion a year industry, making it the second highest grossing criminal enterprise in the world. Young girls living in extreme poverty in third world countries are most at risk, with many kidnapped or even sold into slavery by their own parents. About 27 million people are estimated to be working as slaves worldwide. The Somaly Mam Foundation was created in 2007 as the U.S. extension of Mam’s AFESIP organization, which
translates from French as “acting for women in distressing situations.” The partner organizations fight to rescue and rehabilitate victims, helping them lead normal lives. They educate girls and women, bring awareness of sex slavery and advocate for enforcement of laws to protect women. After seeing Somaly Mam on the Tyra Banks show, Diana Ros, a communication studies major at Santa Ana College, connected with Somaly’s story. Ros is also of Cambodian decent. By researching the issue further, she believes that she could have been a victim of sex trafficking as well, had her parents not fled Cambodia before she was born. Ros plans to put together a fundraiser on campus by next year that will include a dance performance and speakers that educate people about sex trafficking. The money raised will be sent to The Somaly Mam Foundation: Voices
For Change, a program that gives former sex slaves an opportunity to share their stories, raise the visibility of the problem in the public’s perception and have their voices heard in courts of law. Ros is also president of the campus club called Heart to Heart: A Somaly Mam Project. “It is designed to educate and advocate for students and the community about human trafficking,” said Ros. The public can get involved in other ways, too, such as donating to the nonprofit foundation Children of the Night. This group rescues boys and girls age 11 to 17 from prostitution. To learn more about sex trafficking go to the Captive Daughters website www.captivedaughters.org. You can also volunteer for an internship with the Somaly Mam Foundation, host a fundraiser or donate money to help provide shelter, security, HIV and medical exams, as well as psychological counseling and rehabilitation. For more information about Heart to Heart: A Somaly Mam Project, contact Diana Ros at missros2585@yahoo.com.
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Somaly Mam closes her eyes and relives the day she was sexually abused. She wants to hurt her attackers like they hurt her. Instead, she directs her energy toward bringing joy to the faces of other victims of sex trafficking. At 12, Somaly was sold into a brothel in Cambodia where she was tortured and raped daily, but she escaped. She now dedicates her life to rescuing and rehabilitating young girls and women who have been victims of human sex trafficking. “It’s what I’ve been through that gives me the strength to fight back,” Mam said. In 2007 The Somaly Mam Foundation was formed to help survivors tell their stories in court, bring investigative teams into brothels and report findings to the police. Once they are freed, since many victims are from remote tribal areas, the group teaches them to read and write.
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The welding technology department has received almost $300,000 in grant money.
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INSPECTING / Imelda Cordova examines her weld for flaws. Cordova, an Irvine firefighter, came to Santa Ana College to take courses toward her welding certification.
The welding technology department has been self-sufficient for the past three years with Assistant Professor George Moreno at its helm. As he fixes his trailer hitch, Santa Ana College freshman Maximo Pedraza says, “They teach you how to do different types of welds. Now I’ll be able to weld all types of things at home, maybe help my neighbors.” The welding program is now certified with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and certifies welders and programmers. “It’s a lot of hard work, and we were able to accomplish it in about a year and a half,” Moreno said.
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Once the department received accreditation, Moreno got congratulatory calls from previous students who are now working locally and internationally in countries such as Germany. In the last three years, Human Services and Technology Dean Bart Hoffman, welding chair Glen Hammonds and Moreno have helped the welding department earn Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Act grants totaling about $300,000. Besides students from SAC, local high school students from Santa Ana, Valley, Century, Esperanza and Saddleback high schools and Lorin Griset Academy take Moreno’s classes. Half of them are female, and when it comes to following through on welding projects, Moreno says, “females are usually more responsible.” “We’re not one of the top community colleges in welding, but we’re getting close and we should be able to accomplish that in about a year,” Moreno said. “We have 95 percent of the equipment.” The department has received $50,000 in donations for equipment and supplies from Lincoln Electric, which also agreed to provide 35 new welding helmets. “The equipment is pretty good. The more equipment you get, the better for me to get certified,” said welding major Jesse Rivas. “We have to offer them the right equipment so they won’t fail,” said Moreno. Currently, he is negotiating with contractors to purchase two $55,000 VRTEX 360 virtual reality welder trainer units, including software. It usually takes from one to one and a half years to obtain a welding certificate. Nine types are available and students usually get arc, flex core and pipe welding certificates. “There’s a future in it, lots of money to be made,” said fourth year welding student Jaime Aguilar. “A lot of us tried to major in automotive, but after taking this class, we stayed here.” The program has a one-year waiting list.
PRACtICE / Students learn to master the many welding techniques that can be used for a career as well as in everyday life.
George Moreno walks around the large industrial-sized classroom wearing a light blue shop coat, helping students learn the craft of welding. Moreno was an air conditioning refrigeration technician at Arrowhead for 19 years, but realized his work in welding was not personally fulfilling. He earned a teaching credential at CSU Long Beach, then three years ago came to Santa Ana College. “When I came in as a part-time instructor, the department was a mess. Ninety-five percent of the equipment was 10 to 70 years old,” said Moreno. Since then, he has been successful in obtaining pubic and private grants to upgrade the welding department. “George makes sure we have everything we need to succeed in the class,” said Imelda Cordova, a SAC student and firefighter. “Every time you get a new student that sends you an e-mail or gives you a call and says ‘Hey, thanks for helping me, Mr. Moreno. I got a real job,’ it makes me feel good,” Moreno said.
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COLLEGE SCENE
A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
CULTURES CAME TOGETHER AT SANTA ANA COLLEGE.
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BANGING / Heifer International, a nonprofit that strives to end hunger and poverty, kicked off live entertainment at the International Festival with a spirited drum performance. / Blanca Valdivia
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he aroma of spices floated in the air at Wednesday’s International Festival, when students celebrated their cultures through costumes, traditional dishes and colorful displays. “This is a signature event we have every year for students to share their countries and raise awareness of the different cultures,” said Carmelita Eustaquio, International Students Program specialist. First place winners were Vietnam for international cuisine, Bangladesh for cultural display, Japan for national dress and Egypt for cultural entertainment. The President’s Award went to Guatemala. The Bangladesh students won six honors, including the Dean’s Award. “We feel great,” said Tania Tani. “It’s the first time we participated.”
Entertainment included dance performances by students from Vietnam and Bangladesh. A rock group from Mexico concluded with a romantic song dedicated to the beautiful women of the world. Countries like Rwanda and Japan displayed hand-made jewelry and crafts. Cuisine tempted festivalgoers with dishes such as Moroccan baklava, Brazilian barbecue and the German pastry apfelstrudel. Students from Denmark, Philippines, Nepal and India handed out brochures with information. “My country is small but it has a lot to offer to the U.S.,” said Zach Sander, speaking about Denmark. Caribbean music played as student Martha Bullock said, “I really enjoyed myself today dancing, eating and having fun.”
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FEDERAL: Some question fairness of vague guidelines that dictate how student aid money is being spent.
By ALEXI PARKER / el Don
For Ingrid Palomo, worrying about when she will receive her financial aid distracts her from her studies. The Fullerton College student has credit card debts to pay and her car has just broken down, so it is a relief when her financial aid check arrives in mid-September. With a fee waiver, the only bill Palomo must pay is the cost of her textbooks, and the rest is hers to use however she wishes. Palomo is one of 47 percent of undergraduate college students who receive federal financial aid, according to federal statistics. But not all of that money goes to their education; some use their financial aid dollars to buy groceries, gadgets and gifts. Once the federal government releases the check, it has little control over how the money is spent. Some consider financial aid as similar to an economic stimulus package or a tax refund. “A student using financial aid money is helping the economy whether he or she buys an Xbox 360 or a laptop,” said Daniel Jang, a supervisor at Fry’s Electronics in Anaheim. Looking at advertisements from Best Buy and Fry’s, the big sales hit during tax refund season and the start of school semesters. The average annual student aid is $9,100, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. Pell Grants provide more than $7 million to Santa Ana College each year, said Associate Dean Robert Manson of the financial aid office. This amount does not include Cal Grants or fee waivers. Depending on one’s outlook, when college students receive financial aid — however they spend it — this can be seen as helping the economy or as unfair to others who are unable to afford college yet do not quality for aid. An example is Gina Halliburton of
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longer, which is why I have given up on going to college. At least for now.” A look at the official Free Application for Financial Student Aid website shows this broad guideline: “Federal student aid covers school expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and transportation. This aid can also help you pay for a computer and dependent childcare expenses.” In other words, financial aid is not only intended for school expenses, but also for basic living expenses while a student is attending college. Some people think that these grants should be audited. Jankee Pandya, from Cal State Fullerton, says she knows people who use the financial aid money towards school expenses, yet she knows people who use the money for concert tickets and shopping for personal items. “Using it on things like concert tickets and such is kind of like robbing the government,” Pandya said. Ron Ortiz, another CSUF student, has noticed the same thing. “From what friends have told me, they get twice as much than what is necessary to pay for school and they use the rest to splurge.” He also said he believes some students might slack off. “You’re more inclined to take something more seriously if you pay for it yourself, I always thought,” Ortiz said. But since student aid guidelines don’t draw a hard line, Jang of Fry’s Electronics sees a side benefit. “The only way financial aid hurts the economy is if the student decides to save the money and not spend it,” Jang said. Sophomore Ingrid Palomo says now that she is out of debt and her car is fixed, she is better able to concentrate on her coursework. By using her check this way, Palomo may help the economy, but she is also staying within the federal guidelines, and this is how she decided to use her student financial aid.
“The average annual student aid is $9,100, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. Pell Grants provide more than $7 million to Santa Ana College each year, said Associate Dean Robert Manson of the financial aid office. This amount does not include Cal Grants or fee waivers.
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Burgers and pizza make an easy fast-fix meal, but health dangers like weight gain lurk in the ingredients consumed in a fast food diet.
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DON’T DIE FROM A FRY
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The next time you get a craving for a double cheeseburger with chilicheese fries, or a two-pound burrito, consider this: eating fast food leads to liver damage, weight gain, eventual obesity and clogged arteries, according to a recent medical study that reveals the lifelong damage of eating cheap, processed meals. Fast food is typically cooked in grease, often reused grease with even more calories. The big count is attributed to high energy density — in other words, fat and lots of it. The increased fat also confuses the body’s ability to shut off the craving for more when it is satisfied, often resulting in overeating. “If you’re out and you see fast food drive by it, not through it,” says Dick Gorrie, professor of exercise science at Santa Ana College. He describes eating fast food as “like putting bad
gas in a car with a good engine” because the carbs, starches and sugars present in fast food do not add up to the nutritional value needed for body function. “They make me feel more tired than home cooked meals do,” said SAC freshman Mitch McDaniel, who grabs the quick-fix meal when his parents don’t cook or when he is on his way home from work. Most Americans are unaware of the poison they’re putting in their mouths. Of the beef used by fast food restaurants, 78 percent contains feces. And since fast food is comprised of low-grade meat cooked in fatty grease, regularly eating fast food causes the toxins contained in the food to build up in your liver. But most students see fast foods as a quick and cost-effective means of feeding themselves. Carlos Iniguez eats fast food with the only vegetables in his diet coming from the let-
tuce and tomatoes on cheeseburgers. Near campus, the In-N-Out, McDonalds, Carl’s Jr., Pizza Hut and Boy’s Burgers are frequented by students on break from class. The meal choices on campus aren’t much better. At the SAC Café, Pizza Hut Express offers students a 640calorie 6-inch personal pizza and an order of French fries weighs in at 540 calories. Hot dogs and patty melts are other options oozing with artery-clogging ingredients. A healthier choice at the SAC Café would be the salad bar, or sandwiches with fresh ingredients. Subway across the street offers a variety of vegetables on the menu. A 6-inch turkey sandwich is 280 calories and a 6-inch veggie is only 230. Iniguez says he wishes there were more health conscious restaurants around campus. “I’ve noticed when you eat good, you actually feel good,” he said.
FAt FOOd FACts It offers a cheaper alternative, but the long-term health problems can be detrimental. dENsIty / Processed meat can lead to such problems as liver damange, obesity and clogged arteries because of the high level of fat it contains. LEthARGy / Fast food may be quick, but some people become sluggish after eating high-protein, greasy dishes like burgers and fried potatoes. uNWANtEd FLAVOR / About 78 percent of low-grade beef used by fast food restaurants contains feces.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
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Fresh faces, a fresh start
STONEWALLED / Linebacker Sean Kurtz and defensive back Terrance Leak hold back the Tigers’ running back from scoring with less than one yard to the goal line. / David DeRidder / el Don
DONS TAKE A DISAPPOINTING last-minute LOSS TO RIVERSIDE 37-35
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iverside Community College freshman quarterback Dalton Livingston completed 5 of 7 passes to set up kicker Marco Barrera for a 39-yard field goal with three seconds left to defeat the Dons 37-35 at Eddie West Field Oct. 30. It was a heartbreaking loss for Santa Ana College who had just taken the lead after converting two fourth-downs from scrimmage, leading to running back Eric Pesante’s 17-yard touchdown run with 1:07 left in the game. The Dons started the drive at its own 10-yard line and drove 90 yards on 12 plays for the go-ahead score and PAT, converting on fourth and-5 and fourth-and-1. Coach Geoff Jones said that although he was not proud of his team, he did recognize that they kept their composure throughout the game and the offense did a good job of coming back in the second half. “We have to keep our heads up,”
Jones said. “To come back with one minute left showed great resiliency and character.” With the loss, the No. 5 ranked Dons fall to 6-2 in the Central East Conference with two games left to play. Santa Ana’s running game took a big hit without the star back, Akeelie Mustafa, who was out for personal reasons. The Dons were also missing eight starters as a result of injuries.
Jones said that his team would recover and play well. “We have a lot of other great players here and we are looking good,” Jones said. Dons starting quarterback Andrew McDonald had another stellar game, completing 27-35 passing for three touchdowns. He also ran for 53 yards on 12 carries. Santa Ana’s defense, which had been playing well during its six game winning streak, struggled to hold back the Tigers, giving up several big plays, including four TD passes to Livingston, who completed 33 of 44. On the final drive, two of Livingston’s passes were incomplete. He then caught fire driving the Tigers down to the Dons’ 22, setting up Barrera’s kick. The Dons play Orange Coast College in the final conference game of the season at LeBard Stadium this Saturday. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
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Depending on who’s watching, the men’s basketball team is either building up or busted over. After a losing season and an improbable but short playoff run last year, the Dons have only two returning players. The rest of the team consists of newcomers. Despite his team’s inexperience, Head Coach David Brieg says they’ve been playing well together. “They are low maintenance guys, so they do whatever needs to get done to win,” Brieg said. The players are so new to the team that Brieg has not found a starting lineup, and he might not field a permanent one. “The starters could change on a game-to-game basis based on who works the hardest, and how well the players match up against the opposing team’s starters,” he said. Returning sophomores, center Brian Gonzalez, and point guard Yama Kader believe that the Dons have gotten better defensively. The team is also the best group of shooters he has coached, said Brieg, who has been with the Dons for seven seasons. Kader played more than 20 minutes per game last year and shot .324 from behind the arc. He averaged 7.5 points per game and is instrumental in the Dons’ offensive push for a return to the playoffs. Four teams make it to the postseason from every conference. The scrappy Dons placed fourth in the Orange Empire Conference and were the 18th team. The Dons’ next game is against Mira Costa Junior College on Thursday. / E.J. Lomeli
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SCORING / Midfielder Orlando Alcaraz halts a Hawk defender in his tracks as he takes a crucial shot on goal to help put the Dons ahead. / Daniel Hubert / el Don
Dons crush hawks 4-1 Midfielder Ronald Ybarra leads scoring barrage over rival Santiago Canyon College. By TIM RANDALL / el Don
In an intense display of sibling rivalry, the visiting Dons crushed sister college Santiago Canyon 4-1 in a tough Tuesday afternoon game defined by sharp elbows and hard tackles. Shortly after the Dons scored their first goal, the Hawks’ offense seized control of the first half when Mylan Nixon kicked a goal tying the game.
But the Dons would regain momentum, scoring three goals in the second half, cementing the victory over the Hawks, and upping their record to 11-3-4 for the season. Despite three losses, the Dons remain optimistic about their chances to win their 17th consecutive Orange Empire Conference title. With only three games remaining before the playoffs, the Dons are three points behind conference leader Irvine Valley College. “I think that we’re looking pretty good,” said midfielder Ronald Ybarra, who scored the first goal of the game. “We were struggling during the middle of the season, but we’re working hard.” Santa Ana’s offense has dominated their competi-
tion all year, taking an average of 11.1 shots per game, and scoring an average of 2.23 points per game. The Dons success can be attributed in large part to Ybarra, who has been the leading goal scorer this year with 14 goals and 11 assists. While a good offense is important, it does not mean much without a solid defense. Goalkeeper Jerrod Smith, who has been the biggest defensive stopper for Santa Ana, has spent more than 1,000 minutes in goal, and has made more than 50 saves this season. Santa Ana College handed SCC its first loss in October after the Dons scored two goals late in the game. The Dons host against the 3-8-7 OCC Pirates on Tuesday.
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QUICK FEET / Alcaraz dribbles his way upfield as he slips past a Hawk defender. / David DeRidder / el Don
BREAKAWAY/ Midfielder Leonardo Contreras blasts past the Hawk defense and moves toward the goalkeeper. / Daniel Hubert / el Don
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DUMBFOUNDED / Midfielder Ronald Ybarra confuses one of the Hawks as he drives the ball upfield. / David DeRidder / el Don
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BUSy / Fonseca runs with cross-country six days a week on top of working as a soccer referee and passing all of her classes.
Dons Women’s Cross Country runner takes on a full load this season By TIM RANDALL / el Don What started out as a way for Reyna Fonseca to keep in shape for the soccer season became a path for her to make her dream of transferring to a university a reality. She finds her inspiration and motivation through her family. “Everything I do is for my family, especially for my kids,” said Fonseca. She is a mother of two; her son Ronny is age 2 and her daughter Cathy is age 4. She often has to bring her kids to practices and meets because she has no one to babysit for them. “Sometimes I feel like there’s too much pressure and I can’t do this, but I always remember their faces.” Her goal in life is to be a person that her children can be proud of and say, “That’s my mommy.” To provide for her family she works as
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a soccer referee at the high school and college levels. She is a full time student carrying a minimum of 12 units, and she runs with the cross-country team six days a week. Reyna came to SAC after being recruited to play soccer. During the offseason she signed up for cross-country to keep in shape and never left. This is her first season running competitively. Fonseca has had a number of great finishes this season, including three top tens and a best time of 19.32.9 for 5 kilometers. Reyna made it to the Southern California Regional Championships along with her teammate Susana Marquez, who finished third in the Orange Empire Conference Championship, running the 5 kilometer race in under 19 minutes, the best time for the team this season.
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An election brimming with petty name-calling fails to enlighten voters during a period of financial despair for California.
During the seemingly endless months leading up to Election Day voters were bombarded with sleazy, often cruel political advertisements that warned of the dangers of their opponent, but there was little to no information as to why citizens should vote for a candidate. Instead of using that time to discuss the economic, social and financial problems facing California and how to fix them, candidates were busy behaving as spoiled children quarreling over a plastic shovel in a multi-billion dollar sandbox. Gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman purchased thousands of TV spots, mailed postcards, e-mailed and made phone calls, all telling voters that, if elected, their opponent would surely tarnish the Golden State. Senator Barbara Boxer and her challenger Carly Fiorina plied similar tactics and deluged YouTube
and other digital media with catty ads about how their challenger was either an arrogant liar or a selfish businessperson. Whitman spilled $143 million of her eBay Inc. fortune on her campaign — the most ever spent by a single candidate — and hardly any of that money was used to explain how she would improve her adopted state. Instead, Whitman could have taken that cash to provide every Californian with an In-N-Out hamburger combo and still have had $15 million left over to trash Brown. Political candidates should be paragons of civil behavior. Instead the actions of this current crop of politicos points toward the conduct of petulant brats who whine, kick and stamp their feet until they get their way. The one lesson we can all learn is that candidates and voters should spend more time focusing on issues and less time pointing fingers.
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I have $20 to spend for the day, so I decide to go see the film The American. I get an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach as I drive to the AMC 30 at The Block because I know I’m barely going to have enough money to cover the ticket and dinner. The smell of coffee intoxicates me, so I run into a Starbucks and spend $4.50 on a Grande Caramel Frappuccino, then trudge over to catch my flick. At the ticket counter the man at the window says “that’ll be $11.50.“ I ask if they offer a student discount and he looks at me like I’m from Uranus. Once inside, I get to the concession stand hungry and thirsty, only to find that it costs $4.50 for a small Coke. It is ridiculous how much an hour and a half at the movies costs. The steep prices make it difficult to watch George Clooney shoot down bad guys. We earn paychecks from our minimum wage jobs to pay for essentials like gas and college fees. Those of us who live on our own pay for household supplies, food and rent. To save money, I must wait for a movie to come out on DVD, although there are some perks. I have the comfort of watching a movie in my own home, can talk as loud as I want and rewind if I miss something. Redbox is also a good alternative, offering $1 movies that I can keep for 24 hours. Or I can catch movies at discount theatres, like The Picture Show at MainPlace Mall, where tickets cost $2 and $1 on Tuesdays. Netflix is another popular alternative. It costs $8.99 a month, and I can watch TV episodes and movies over the Internet, straight to my TV through an Xbox 360, PS3, Wii or any other device that streams from Netflix. Once in a while I can splurge on seeing a movie in a full-price theatre, but in the meantime, Blockbuster is my best friend. / Tiffany Johnstone
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my way is the highway By JASON TRUONG / el Don
It wasn’t easy mustering the courage to tell my parents what I wanted to do with the rest of my life; it was one hell of a touchy subject. No matter how stereotypical, if you’re Vietnamese and you don’t want to become a doctor or computer analyst, there is something wrong with you. I told them that I want to be a race car driver and asked them to send me to a racing school because that’s what I really want to do. Telling them my dreams, I had hoped, wouldn’t go over so badly. I hoped maybe my parents would be OK with what I want and support me. Guess not. “Do you want to die? Would you like to be paralyzed?” If my parents worried that I was out
street racing, then that would be a different subject. That’s dangerous and illegal and I’m not stupid. Auto racing is something I love, and I tried to tell them that it’s important to have passion for what you do. How else could you continue doing this until the day you retire? My parents ignored me, abruptly interrupting my confession, saying that I don’t listen to them. I could see that none of my words affected them. In fact, the day after, my parents behaved as if nothing had happened, successfully blocking out my words. For the first time in my life I really opened up my heart to them and in return they crushed my spirit. I understand that if you had a child and he came up to you saying that he wanted to drive race cars for a living that
it would be scary. I’m scared too. They still don’t know that I’ve taken my car to the racetrack a handful of times already. I’m tempted to show them the video I took on one of my drives, to prove that racing isn’t just slamming into a concrete wall at 200 mph. Racing takes skill, patience, control, good judgment and a high level of concentration and stamina. Although I am not there yet, I know I have the potential. Now I understand why I’ve had low self-esteem my whole life — my parents. For as long as I could remember, every time I discovered something that I really liked, my idea was shot down. Is it my fault that I want to do exciting things with my life? Is there some sort of crime against being happy if you’re Vietnamese? I give up, I really do.
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One ball at a time Ten, nine, eight. No, this is not a count down to a blastoff but the numbers that indicate the right fi t for a bowling ball to score a 300-point game. Eight is a lighter weight ball with smaller fi nger holes, perfect for a petite hand. Nine is the most popular size and is perfect for almost all fi ngers. Ten, best for men’s fi ngers, has a wider fi nger hole and is bigger and heavier. / Jessica ruelas
Balls / Andres Murillo and Preston Shorts get ready to party and knock down pins at Lucky Strike Lanes. story By Jessica ruelas Photos By DaViD DeriDDer / el Don
Whip out your student IDs and dance grooves at The Block. Walking through the swinging glass doors of lucky Strike lanes, you are engulfed by the bright neon spurts of flashing lights and the lounge atmosphere. The security guard checks your iD and provides you with a wristband for entrance, making you feel as if a bouncer has just removed the velvet rope. Your eyes jolt from side to side, shocked by the blue, yellow and red bulbs illuminating your skin, as the Hollywood-style bowling alley transforms into a club. Racks of glowing fluorescent bowling balls frame each lane, and the club setting melts away as you remember that you’re still in a bowling
alley, where you’ll be knocking down pins in a friendly competition. lucky Strike lanes at The Block at Orange hosts a BlOQ party from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Tuesday nights. live music keeps bowlers striking all night long and bouncing to the beats. “it’s a place to meet with friends and make new friends, and even a place to socially network, ” DJ edgar Frias said. Heavy balls don’t stop Jennifer anaya from dancing as she aims for the pins. “i love coming out on Tuesday nights. i don’t need to get all dressed up, just put on a T-shirt and some jeans and head out for a good night with the friends,” anaya said. Tuesday night bowling for college students means saving some cash with bargains like buyone-get-one-game free. Half-price appetizers and deals on drinks are also offered. For those under 21, an “X” is marked on your hand to prevent underage drinking. You leave the bowling alley anticipating returning next week for more.
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Religion and faith
Healing WITH LOVE ENERGY Chamuel has healed people of all ages for the past six years, and talks about his craft with unfaltering confidence. Families invite him into their homes to fix what physicians and psychologists cannot — the soul. He believes all pain comes from an unbalanced soul, and claims that anyone with an open mind and heart can heal themselves and others with the power of the energy of love. Many of the people that are healed come from Roman Catholic families that are experiencing unsuccessful medical treatment. Like Kristabelle, many are skeptical about Chamuel’s ability to restore their health. Exhausting all other alternatives and determined to avoid costly major surgery, these families search for an unconventional cure.
By mike organistko / el Don
Kristabelle drops her head. Her long, black hair shrouds her face. Drool drips from the side of her mouth, and then she regains consciousness. She scans the room. Everyone stares at her, some bewildered, others concerned. Near Kristabelle sits Chamuel Bachiller, who was born in the Philippines but now lives in Southern California. Chamuel was named, he says, after “the archangel of the third ray, which is the patron of love, creativity, the heart and relationships.� His pearl-white teeth contrast with his golden complexion. He dresses in T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops. His youthfulness and perpetual smile make him appear like a teen instead of 24 years old. He doesn’t look like a healer, but
RENEW / Chamuel uses unorthodox methods to treat illnesses. / Jeremy Rafanan
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Healer Chamuel Bachiller says that all pain and sickness comes from an unbalanced soul.
the cure / Instead of syringes and stethoscopes, Chamuel uses objects such as tuning forks, a golden wand and quartz crystals. / Jeremy Rafanan
your mind, body and spirit.â€? right shoulder. Although having a positive outlook He inhales and exhales in loud, long makes the healing process easier, it does not breaths. The healing lasts for eight minutes. necessarily correlate with recovery rates, She lingers in a trance. Two minutes later, said Mario Robertson, a Santa Ana College her father asks her how she feels. anthropology teacher. Kristabelle stands up and swings her right Even other religious leaders are skeptical, arm, moving it side to side. or doubt the biblical provenance of “Oh my God! It’s amazing,â€? she says, “I can faith healing. move it again.â€? “I believe that it’s real, but the Bible beShe jumps up, with outstretched arms, and lieves there are demons that are doing that gives Chamuel a hug. Kristabelle’s eyes well up, her mother weeps, her father sobs. too,â€? said Doug Hamp, assistant pastor at Calvary Church. “Thank you for not only being the delivChamuel has his own explanation. erer of my healing, but for strengthening my It’s like changing the frequency of your spirituality with the Almighty. I was once a mind, like switching radio stations, he says. doubter of alternative healing, but I’m more a firm believer — a very grateful one,â€? she “Everyone, in their body, can naturally heal themselves. It’s just there’s blockages ‌ wrote Chamuel afterward. whether it’s spiritual, emotional, mental. If The effectiveness of spiritual healing has been both praised and questioned. you learn how to remove those blockages, then healing naturally takes place.â€? “People that have a positive attitude seem Kristabelle played volleyball with her to do better in their recovery,â€? said Sharon brother night until 3 a.m. Luker, a spiritual care coordinator at St. Jo10999_4_125x7:Layout 1 9/2/10 that 9:34 AM Page 1 She cancelled her surgery appointment. seph Hospital. “Your positive outlook affects
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chili madness / Those who remember its hearty flavor look forward to enjoying the special homemade recipe, prepared and served by art students. / David DeRidder / el Don
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a mosaic of pottery / After hours of shaping and glazing, the work by ceramics students gleams in the sunshine, a showcase of finished art. / Daniel Hubert / el Don
Eat a bowl keep a bowl Handcrafted ceramics, homemade chili draws a hungry crowd. Story By Ana Paz / el Don
SATISFACTION / Hungry ceramics student Tim Keenan enjoys a mouthful of tasty goodness at the widely anticipated 35th annual Chili Bowl sale. / Mike Organistko / el Don
Each person took their time hovering over their choices, gently shoving people out of the way to select just the right bowl to call their own. Chili connoisseurs and art lovers gathered in the lobby of the arts building for the annual Chili Bowl sale Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “$5 for a handmade bowl that students put so much work and energy into is phenomenal,” said Connie Major, an advanced ceramics student who has participated in the event for 10 years. Bowls of all sizes, shapes, colors and hues covered rows of tables. Once the bowl was selected, the next step was to receive a scoop of warm, homemade
chili cooked by ceramics assistant Grace Chang and other students. For more than 35 years, ceramics instructor Pat Crabb has hosted the event, which is the department’s only fundraiser outside of the Holiday Art Sale. At a time when education dollars have been whittled down, especially for art classes, the chili bowl sale provides much-needed funds to supplement the limited budget of the ceramics program. Students and staff who are in the know about ceramics check every bowl to find those made by instructor Crabb. “Pat is internationally known and his work highly prized by private collectors, muse-
ums and galleries around the world. Staff especially love his work,” said Caroline McCabe, gallery coordinator at Santa Ana College. The money raised not only goes to SAC students and programs but also to other causes in the community. Wilson Elementary School received $500 to purchase art supplies. Other proceeds have provided soldiers with aircooled flak jackets. Depending on the experience of the student, creating a bowl can take 10 to 20 minutes to make on the wheel. Then the process takes a couple of weeks and involves firing, cooling, glazing and re-firing pieces on the blazing kiln located in the C-Building.