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New farmers market on Campus
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Students weather the storm to buy City-grown produce
On a rainy Feb. 17, speech and journalism major Stephanie Simon stops at the farmers market between classes to purchases a bag of mixed salad greens grown on campus. “It’s so great that you are doing this,” Simon said as she paid for her vegetables and rushed to her next class trying to avoid the morning rain. The farmers market is the newest addition to the Urban Garden program at City. The market is held every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and is open to all. According to urban gardener Julia Dashe the farmers market made at total of $75 and the proceeds will go directly back into the program for buying more farming tools. Some of the vegetables that are being sold at the market are ruby streaked mustard greens, curly green lettuce, cilantro, daikon, and edible flowers. All vegetables were grown and harvested by the interns and volunteers of the Urban Garden program who are learning how to farm organically. Check out the full story and photos on pages 6 and 7.
Upgrading the way we communicate
New tech gives deaf students a wider range of communication options Nathan HIpple City Times Disability Support Programs and Services is hooking-up students who are deaf or hearing impaired with a new Video Relay Service (VRS). The technology enables a deaf person to communicate with a hearing person over the telephone, with the assistance of a video interpreter--who relays the conversation between sign lan-
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guage and the spoken word. Before the VRS technology, a deaf person had to be in the same room as an interpreter in order to see phone calls translated into sign language. Now the interpreter can be reached wherever there is access to a videophone. “Public places need to have one,” said to Dr. Debra HowardWright, Program Manger of Disabled Support Programs and Services (DSP&S). “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requires it. This relay phone must be available.” The ADA was signed into law in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush to prohibit discrimination based on disability. The videophone is intended to provide equal access to telephones for students who are deaf or hard-ofhearing. “That’s why we’re funded,” explained Dr. Howard-Wright, “so everybody has access.” Here’s how VRS works: First,
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the deaf caller signs a message to the video interpreter (they see each other on TV screens). Video Interpreters relay the signed-message to the recipient of the call, who listens and responds orally and the interpreter translates the message to the deaf caller in sign language, visible on-screen. “A number of students have been using it regularly,” reports Dr. Howard-Wright. “The technology has improved and there’s no delay anymore. “
She stressed the importance of video clarity and speed in viewing the subtleties of sign language. Dr. Howard-Wright is considering ordering a second device. Sue Taetzsch, the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Counselor at City College estimated, “There are about 15 to 20 students at City who are deaf or hearing impaired. “It varies each semester.” She noticed that students were utilizing
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Compiled by Jessica Brandom Get your event or club meeting in the paper. E-mail us at citytimes@gmail.com or call (619) 388-3880
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n Feb. 24 Information meeting for Spanish immersion study abroad program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. 12 - 1 p.m. B-104 http://www.sdcity.edu/studyabroad
n March 5 “Food Not Bombs” Lecture. Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to nonviolent social change. 11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. D121 A/B http://www.sdcity.edu/worldcultures
n Feb. 25 “Bastards of the Party” Film Screening A previous gang member looks back at the history of LA’s black gangs and makes a call for change in modern gang culture. D-121 A/B 11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Contact Marion Froehlich at mfroehli@ sdccd.edu or (619) 388-3652.
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n March 11 “African Americans and Genetic Geneology Testing” City College graduate Alondra Nelson, currently Assistant Professor of Sociology, African American Studies and American Studies at Yale, does focused research on genetic “root seeking” 11:10 a.m. - 12: p.m. D-121 A/B
n Feb. 25 City’s Greatest Talents Show Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door http://www.sdcity.edu/savilletheater
Amnesty International raises awareness of women’s issues Aurora McKeehan City Times As International Women’s Day rapidly approaches on March 8, the Amnesty International club here on City College’s campus scurries to spread awareness about it. USArmy.SDCC.4.9x7.7.BW.ai 11/18/2008
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women dancers, and several other tentatively scheduled artists, whose goal is to spread awareness about different cultures of women throughout the world. The theme of the International Women’s Day event is to motivate women from every culture, age, and background to do something;
to be activists, to spread the message of equal rights, raise awareness of abuses in the Congo and the issues of women world wide. “I feel like I’m changing the world for the better,” said Stephanie Mikkeloson, an Amnesty International member and peace and conflict study major, who is
passionate about each and every cause that Amnesty International takes part in. Amnesty International is a nonprofit group formed to protect human rights around the world based on a universal declaration of human rights. To learn more, e-mail amnestycity@gmail.com.
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SIFE speaker John Warren shares business wisdom Aurora Mckeehan City Times It was a full room Feb. 11 as SIFE prepared for the long anticipated arrival of the highly proclaimed speaker John Warren, publisher of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. SIFE, Student in Free Enterprise, is a City College organization dedicated to helping students succeed by providing countless resources, including the opportunity for students to attend a business networking breakfast and listen to Warren discuss topics regarding business, self-worth and how to manage time. Warren began his discussion with a quote from Malcolm X, whom Warren had the privilege to spend time with. “Don’t waste time. Malcolm once told me that he never hung out with people who didn’t wear a watch because that meant that they didn’t have any value of time.” Warren, a minister, lawyer, entrepreneur, professor and author, informed students there
are business opportunities waiting to be found. “Go where you haven’t been before” was Warren’s theme as he continued to speak on business related issues, also reflecting on the issue of not mixing friends with business. “Be a thinker, don’t follow the crowd,” Warren told students. Managing time and starting your own business was what Warren told students as the discussion continued with questions from attendees. Berta Briseno needed to hear the answers to several of the questions asked by students. Briseno was conflicted with continuing on with life, school and seeking employment. Her record, due to criminal activities earlier in her life, made it difficult for her to find employment. A student asked Warren how to deal with such an issue and he responded by informing students to become self-employed and to find talent within themselves. Briseno agreed with Warren’s “no nonsense” attitude and
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Students applaud SIFE speaker John Warren at a business networking breakfast on Feb. 11. enjoyed learning from a “real person who did not sugarcoat anything.” Briseno is excited and
City Times reported last semester that while City College has wireless capabilities it is not campus wide and it will not be anytime soon. This doesn’t leave students many options. The Bee Hive Cafe offers free wireless access with purchase, and on campus there is the cafeteria (and possibly Gorton Quad) and the LRC (Learning Resource Center) with a pass code given once you prove you are a student at City College. Aside from that, students and staff have only one other resource, one that is fast growing in San Diego. Broadband. The number of companies offering Broadband contracts is growing rapidly. Broadband, for those of you who don’t know, is nothing more than a cell phone signal that your
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the new VRS on a regular basis. The frequency and content of these calls were unmonitored for privacy reasons. Sue would like to see a second VRS device added to the library. She pointed to the fact that the DSP&S office closes at 5 p.m. A library videophone would add about 18 more hours of videophone access per week. When asked if the videophone was primarily for academic or personal use, Taetzsch indicated: “Anything.” VRS technology stands to replace the older TTY, or “teletypewriter”, which debuted back in 1973.
computer will pick up with the USB card that you plug in to your laptop. Cricket, Verizon and AT&T are some of the most popular, though come at a price. Some have package deals, or
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While wireless access on campus is limited, bBroadband offers an alternative way to get online, but comes at a price.
offer rebates on the cost of the USB card used to gain a signal. Some boast no credit checks, or contracts. In either case, you are paying for service that may, or may not get service, or may be slower than what you are used to.
“This is what used to be the mainstay,” said Dr. Wright-Howard, patting the old machine, which is still operational. The TTY is just a basic keyboard with an electronic readout that allows users to “text” back-and-forth over a telephone line. The conversation ticks along very much like a text message exchange. TTY even uses the same abbreviations such as BRB for “be right back” and THX for “thanks”. Dr. Howard-Wright explained that modern text messaging is actually an offshoot of the decades-old TTY. “These are technologies that have been around for years,” she said. Howard-Wright remembered how voice-activated software, designed for the blind, now enjoys widespread use. “The general population wants tech-
place I can go on with life without the fear of getting fired or overlooked for my past.”
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eager to move on with her life and noted, “I want to open my own business someday. It is the only
“Cricket, is a company that may be new to the San Diego area, but it has been alive and well in Albuquerque for over 10 years,” explained Manny, a sales representative in San Marcos. Manny declined to give his last name.
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nologies originally designed for people with disabilities.” Darwin Browne knows these trends well. He’s been working at DSP&S for almost ten years. “Some people don’t want to change,” he said about the TTY usage. “They prefer the old school way.” Browne notes how a younger generation of deaf students at City College are using Sidekicks and other mobile devices, rather than the TTY. Sue Taetzsch isn’t exactly sure when she last saw her own TTY. “I think it’s in the garage someplace,” she said. Taetzsch, who is deaf, is a huge fan of e-mail, but her office computer’s webcam supports VRS. When asked, why somebody doesn’t unplug the City College’s TTY, Taetzsch replied, “because
Still wanting to transfer to a university for fall and looking for financial aid? The San Diego Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee and Alliant International University announce its Second Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community College Essay Contest. The university Web site notes that the essay contest is open to all San Diego community college students who are currently enrolled in a community college with 45 units of transferable credits. The student must be enrolled
full time for the scholarship for tuition to be available for fall enrollment at Alliant International University at the San Diego campus. Guidelines for the essay and supplemental entry materials can be found on the university Web site. The first place winner will receive 5,000 dollars and the second place winner will receive 2,500 dollars towards tuition at Alliant. The deadline for all essay entries is Feb. 27. For more information, contact Guadalupe Corona at (858) 635-4435 or visit http://cesarchavez.alliant.edu
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Deaf and hard of hearing councilor Sue Taetzsch uses new Video Relay Service technology to enroll in a class at City College. there continues to be a demand. Older people may prefer it.” For students who are deaf or hearing-impaired, City College offers the old TTY and the new VRS, both of which are currently available for public use in the lobby of the Disability Support
Programs and Services, room A-155. The VRS has been placed in the corner of the room to give the user maximum privacy. Both services are free. If you are not deaf, but would like to talk to somebody who is, your options are growing.
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Cleaning the messes of shaken bottles Vox Populi If you’ve ever shaken a bottle or can full of soda or any kind of fizzy like substance, you know that the outcome of when you finally decide to open that shaken bottle or can isn’t going to be a good one. A shaken bottle of fizzy substance or can will result in an explosion of fizziness all over the place, and that’s not the end of it. Once the entire fizzy sticky residue has exploded all over the place, one can’t just walk away. I mean c’mon, who walks away from a mess they’ve created. No, that’s not the end of the chemical reaction. One has to deal with the icky sticky mess … Clean it up, wipe it down, and hopefully, if it wasn’t that large of an explosion, enjoy what’s left in the bottle of fizzy goodness … Again, or can! It is that same reaction that can happen in relationships. And not just those that are in relationships where February 14th actually meant something to them. I personally skipped that day altogether… No, I’m not bitter, I’m just single! And loving it!? Of course, one must understand what kind of relationships I’m referring to, and in this instance, I’m referring to my family away from family relationship. Now that’s a mouthful, try explaining that one to your blood family... Or psychiatrist. Your family away from your
family is a group of people that are like family but there’s no blood relation. Like your best friend from 1st grade that you’ve still maintained a relationship long after elementary school, middle school, high school and
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currently BFFs in college… (For those of you that don’t know what BFF stands for, really? OK, it’s Best Friends Forever… But it’s just a lame terminology). Back to the point: Relationships are hard, and relationships with family friends are just as hard as any intimate relationship and blood family relationship. If anything, I would probably say they’re worse. Ok, not really, but they are just as complicated. See, lately, there’s been this weird tension between my circle of friends. One that is pretty hard to ignore, seeing as how we spent a lot of time together and almost every weekend together too.
It is so weird how when one of us is feeling something, may it be anger or frustration or euphoria (Although it’s not the same for all of us for the later), we are all so connected that we can even feel that same emotion if it’s that strong. A couple of weeks ago my close family friend confronted me about how I’ve been very distant from the circle and how I’ve changed a lot. I do admit it’s true, and it’s been because of that distance that I have changed a lot, but it’s not because of them. It was a really hard winter break for me this winter break, one that really forced me to reevaluate things and start getting my act together. In that short time frame though I really did change and grow a substantial amount. The events of the winter break made me isolate myself however and I just needed to spend some alone time and my friends surely noticed this. And so, after 2 months of holding back from saying or asking something about it, the bottle erupted. It wasn’t a complete mess however, rather a controlled one. A similar situation occurred, between us in the past that didn’t end with good results. Luckily, we’re a bunch that
How do you find time for friends and/or significant others with your school workload?
Questions and Photos by Michele Suthers
“I organize my time... Even though you’re coming to school, you still have time for your family and friends because they’re important.” Bedro Mora , 19 Criminal Justice
“That’s hard, but I always see my family after classes, which is at night when I get home and on weekends.” Cassandra Harris , 20 Criminal Justice
“It’s kind of hard actually. I don’t have a significant other, not that it matters, but with friends I’m involved in clubs at school and I see them between classes” Nadine Laguna , 18 Undecided
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Urbanalities By Michele Suthers “Me and my significant other both go to school here, so it helps to manage our time together.” Jeff Perkins , 31 Nursing
“I see friends between classes, but mostly weekends and also at church.” Brenda Sanchez , 18 Medicine
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A morbid view of the recession and life What happens when eighteen to twentysomething year old students mix the economy, politics, school, bills, “boozin’� and sex? In some cases, you get sexual entrepreneurs who capitalize on nice smiles and tight bodies, leaving the mass rank and filers to compete for the scarce amount of “outliers,� that is to say, the “hard-to-gets� or the “rolly back-pack� types, or those who rationalize the opportunity cost of substituting groceries for cheap beer. There are also the self-interest groups lobbying for parents to support the “pay my credit card bill, I didn’t know what ’put it on my tab’really meant� cause. I can’t deny that I’ve spent my last five dollars on cigarettes instead of lunch before but sacrifices must be made. Resources are scarce, people! We’ve got to lower our standards and take what’s available. If I have to settle for the pointy-booted,
blazer and bandana wearing guy who leaves his aviator sunglasses on the entire indoor class session, so be it.
Welcome to college. Word of the day: nashy. Etymology: New York slang for dirty, repugnant or ghetto. Used in a sentence: Nashy is the fetid wind that blows beneath the I-5 right behind City College, where a number of homeless men and women have built a tent-city. Now the last thing I’d want to do is insult my school and that includes the bums that live by it. We aren’t the most well off or the most famous of the community colleges in San Diego, but we have a certain character, part of which is thanks to our proximity to downtown. We have culture, diversity and edge. However, these attributes are accompanied by the responsibilities and dilemmas
of living in an urban environment. And the refugee camp is nashy! When the sun sets in a slow drift behind the skyscrapers of San Diego, and the campus of City College tremors under a burnished
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Just like so many overly, and perfectly qualified people are vying for the same minimum wage jobs these days, we’re going to see more and more able-bodied
people applying for the same sexual positions. You’ll check the status of your application only to find that it was changed from single to “in a relationship with‌â€? or “it’s complicated.â€? I recently met a guy with what seemed to be a great stimulus “packageâ€? but due to inflation, I got more berries and less juice. I also got an “I.O.U.â€? on a date a couple of months ago, which made me want a refund. I’m still waiting on it. One question I’ve been asking myself lately is whether the thousands of miles I’ve driven my ex-boyfriend from point A to point Z is tax deductible. It really wasn’t work related but technically it was because I had to work to afford the gas I used to drive him around. I should have kept a log of the mileage to use for a payout. Many of us are also looking for ways to
get extra cash these days and are going to extremes to get it. Recently, I’ve seen more and more Craigslist ads where people, who are desperate for cash, are selling their worldly possessions for oodles less than what they are really worth. Similarly, I returned two of my most expensive school books to fund certain aspects of my life closely affiliated to the boozin’category; however, I believe that my decisions are made with good reasoning: The yearly trend I have in regards to the number of pages read in a given textbook compared to the satisfactory level of my leisurely pursuits are directly proportional to each other. As the number of pages read in a given textbook decreases, my leisurely satisfactory level increases.
of stale urine. NASHY. I have a friend, Dwayne, lives in a different San Diegan underpass, has migraines and a family up North, somewhere near Yosemite, where things are green and verdant. Truth is, I don’t mind Dwayne that much. He likes to build useless electronic gizmos out of things he has found in the trash. Gave me a mechanical bird for Christmas, which I naturally passed along to my mother. According to Dwayne, he doesn’t meet the requirements for public housing assistance. According to Dwayne, the metal plate in his head attracts radio signals‌ whenever a plane passes he thinks he can hear the pilots talking‌um‌ Still Dwayne
has a point. For one, shelters may provide a warm place for the night, but you have to be there early. There are generally curfews. There are rules about what you can bring with you. Some shelters require a referral from another agency, or a charity association. It’s not impossible, but it’s a lot of rules and regulations for people who generally live outside of rules and regulations. It’s an unnecessary hustle for one night of rest. Dwayne does it every once in a while. Dwayne is what researchers and urban affairs administrators call chronically homeless. The chronically homeless are
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growing greener Urban farm is receiving lots of attention from students and passers-by This page starting from top: Urban garden intern Maxwell Hughes and volunteer Bernardo Alvares decide which fresh greens to harvest for sale at the weekly farmers market Feb. 17. Volunteer Kevin O’Connor harvests fresh kale during rain for sale at the farmers market. Garden volunteer Trilliya Puffin gives students from a Chicano studies class a guided tour of the various vegetables that are grown in the garden. Photos by Carlos Maia City Times
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Fixie culture takes over City College Donovan Terblanche City Times There are many types of transportation available for the faculty and students who attend City College these days. From cars to buses and even skateboards, the possibilities are endless. However, there is a growing number of people using an old and trusted form of transportation with a new twist. A growing number of people are riding a new form of bike that is part of an underground culture that has slowly, and unfortunately for the purist’s, gone mainstream. Walk past any of the overcrowded bike racks on campus and you will notice these colorful bikes each with their unique style. When you first hear the word ‘fixie’, a bike might not come to mind but for many die-hard cyclist fans there is no other word for bike. These bikes are known as fixed gear bikes or simply ‘fixies’. Judging by the popularity of these bikes, and the culture surrounding them, Webster’s has a new word for their next edition. The history of ‘fixies’ in the U.S is said to have started with bike delivery boys of the east coast, as the bikes themselves differ greatly from your regular
road bike. They proved to be more cost effective and reliable as parts were inexpensive. The idea of a fixed gear bike is simple, they have no mechanisms that allow you to freewheel. Sounds simple enough but rest assured your first attempt at riding one will not be easy. So next time you are on your bike coasting along enjoy the privilege as it is impossible on a ‘fixie’. The rear wheel has a solid single cog and there are no gears or gearshift levers, due to this the chain is much shorter and thicker as it needs to be sturdy. The way you stop yourself would be the same as that on a beach cruiser you simply pedal backwards, but that comes with its own risks as this usually involves your rear wheel skidding out to the side, making balance all the more important. Whilst on a ‘fixie’ your riding style is limited, as you need to be pedaling constantly and coasting is most definitely not an option. True ‘fixie’ riders and messengers are against the idea of having brakes, but more and more new riders are opting to have a single front tire brake. Part of the ‘fixie’ culture is enjoying the ride and riding with others as most bike messengers know each other and through their common bond has helped
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Fixies are often parked against fences due to overcrowded campus bike racks. formulate the culture of ‘fixies’. They have started to rekindle the ideas of the original bike races and added new ones as well. In Jan Heines book The Competition Bicycle he talks of the origin of the Alley Cat ride. It predates World War II and started out in
France with couriers using Porteurs or work bikes. The object of the race was to deliver a required load from one point to another, and in the process receive a token as proof of reaching each assigned destination. The Alley Cat race, along with
the moustache rides are still hugely popular today. The biggest ride by far is the critical Mass, held on the last Friday of the Month, thousands of people race around San Diego, several of the City College students are present.
Urban Farm’s latest offshoot: A campus farmers market Rain or shine, project now sells food grown on campus Nathan Hipple City Times A garden needs several ingredients in order to thrive: soil, sunlight, water--and money. That’s why the folks at City College’s Urban Farm are selling off their locally grown crop every Tuesday morning at a weekly farmer’s market. This is the first semester a farmer’s market has been offered on campus. “We’re teaching people to buy food locally,“ said Julia Dashe, comanager of the urban farm’s daily operations. “People want to buy locally grown food and cook it at home, because it’s cheaper.” “By shopping locally, students can help create local food systems and increase food security, while leaving a smaller carbon footprint on the environment,” said Dashe. The Urban Farm sounds like a contradiction in terms: vegetable garden meets major metropolis. Visually, the farm seems to be nestled in a canyon of skyscrapers. Students may have noticed the farm’s produce-stand sprouting up weekly along the welltrodden walkway between Seville Theater and the library. Colm Kenny, one of the farm’s interns, was busy handling
money and informing customers about the organic products for sale. “Our urban setting reinforces the message,” said Kenny. “The food is growing right here.” Kenny, an engineering major, has been working on the farm since December. “We made about 120 bucks last week,” he estimated. “And the proceeds will help with the costs of maintaining our
‘We’re teaching people to buy food locally.’ Julia Dashe, co-manager of the urban farm’s daily operations farm.” Kenny said that he enjoys working on the farm because it’s a great stress reliever, plus there’s fresh air. A bounty of mixed lettuce bags, green spinach, and other items were spread out on the table in front of Kenny. Behind him, the rest of the interns tended to the 1/8 acre farm. One of the more unusual items for sale was the edible flowers, which make a colorful addition to a tossed salad. The ability to generate money was the latest fruit to come from all the labor put into City College’s urban farm. In addition to its original funding, the farm
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Students and volunteers work on the Urban Farm on Feb. 17. has received donations from the community in a variety of ways; everything from shovels to seeds to the hours of volunteering put in
by interns like Kenny has helped the farm branch out into the latest project: a farmer’s market. “The salad mixes are popular,”
said Kenny. “There’s three to four types of lettuce in each bag and the blends vary week-to-week depending on what’s growing. The latest benefactor to help out the urban farm was Mother Nature, who soaked City College this month with a succession of February rain showers. “The rain mixed with this exuberant sun is making the plants explode,” said Ben Diamond, an environmental studies major who plans to transfer to University of California Santa Cruz or Davis in the future. “The difference in plant growth is immense.” Audrey El, an employee of the campus bookstore, was selling t-shirts and clothes bags, both adorned with the urban farm logo. However, El is also a farmer’s market customer. “I bought a bag of lettuce last week and split it with my supervisor,“ said El. “I added dressing, oil and vinegar, and some chicken.“ Julia Dashe also mentioned how the farmer’s market can provide students more than just a healthy alternative to a cafeteria lunch: “You save money by not driving to the grocery store.” Students may visit the farmers market every Tuesday, 9:3011 a.m., next to the Learning Resource Center and anyone can help the farm by volunteering or donating items from their wish list. To learn more visit: http://downtownonthefarm. typepad.com/downtown_on_ the_farm/
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LIFE / NEWS
February 24, 2009
Students cash in with frugal finds on and near campus Roda Catapang City Times With today’s economic woes, San Diego City College students already dealing with increasing tuition costs and fees, on top of higher cost of living, may find it difficult to live within their budget restrictions as the U.S. economy continues to worsen. This leaves students to wonder, is there anything they can do to maintain their way of life without sacrificing too many personal pleasures? In a press release from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, today’s economic crisis was named one of our nation’s largest threats. “Time is probably our greatest threat. The longer it takes for the recovery to begin, the greater the likelihood of serious
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“At the moment, here in Southern California, we are the third largest provider and our numbers are growing due to the no contracts/no termination fees/no credit check, benefits.” Jeff, a Verizon Wireless employee who also declined to give his last name, was able to shed some light on a few things but he himself seemed to question many of the decisions his company has made. “I don’t know why they don’t offer any package or bundle deals if you are a Verizon customer already,” he said, “It would seem the logical thing to do, but they don’t right now.” They also will give you a no contract
Shaken Continued from page 4 actually does learn from the mistakes that we’ve made in the past. When I was having this conversation with my close family friend (one of my BFFs if you prefer that terminology ...), I realized that we, all of us in our circle, had been filling this bottle with all the things that we don’t say to each other… And believe me, there is a lot. It was a rather drunken conversation for her, and a sober one for me, but a lot was covered in the one and a half plus hours that we talked. Everything from jokes we make about one another that are rather hurtful or annoying, to religion, to how I’ve changed and apparently shut everyone out to how we all don’t really talk to each other anymore. Ok, it’s not that we don’t talk to each other, per say, it’s that we don’t speak out about the important things, or the things that matter, or the serious issues we’re each dealing with. We do, however, have a good time with each other’s company, which is just as important. In the end we concluded that we need to start talking to each other and telling each other when something bothers us. Communication is key in healthy relationships. That goes for all kinds of relationships, family, friends, intimate ones, and even professional ones like those with work and school. Truth is, in general, relationships are hard. All of them… With friends, with family, with your lover… Or lovers! Rela-
damage to U.S. strategic interests,” states Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair, in his public testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Feb. 12. But despite the economic downturn, the resiliency of SDCC students proves that they don’t have to give up everything they enjoy to survive. Where there is a will, there is a way, and for students, many of those ways can be found on or nearby campus. To try and float in today’s economy, students are changing their habits and learning to live without, but for French major, Cally Finch, there was no way she was going to cut out traveling. “I like to take mini-road trips with a few friends even if it’s just to Balboa Park. We all split for gas and take picnic stuff to keep it cheap.”
deal, but you will have to pay $200 for the USB card with no rebates. The first month is free, but if you decide to cancel after 30 days, you will be charged $175. “Cricket may offer no contracts,” Jeff continued, “but we offer a better coverage area. So, I guess it comes down to that.” Sprint also offers broadband access; they also have contracts, cancellation fees and credit checks. And suggest you buy their service online. They will ship everything out to you overnight. With the options Verizon/AT&T and Sprint have, $45 a month, and in some cases higher, and two-year contracts, most people might opt for less coverage and cheaper rates. Whatever your choice, it is recommended that you make sure you know what you are getting yourself into and read the fine print. tionships are complicated, they’re messy and time consuming and so hard to just walk away from. You devote so much time to someone or a group of people that you don’t just walk away from a mess that probably took the party involved to create. It is in relationships that you learn how to deal, you grow together or you grow apart, but growth happens nonetheless. As long as there’s communication, open communication, even if it results in bickering and unflattering glances, you know what your friend (or partner or family member) is feeling. You can’t fix something if you don’t know it’s broken in the first place. You can’t expect your significant other to know what your feeling or what they did was wrong if you don’t tell them. It takes a while to learn these things, but once you do, it makes it so much easier to speak up. Besides, communication is key in all relationships. Well one of the keys. Truth be told, there are so many damn keys to relationships that communication is all I can handle at this point. For now, all I’m saying is, I’m kind of glad that I’m not in an intimate relationship yet. There’s still so much to learn from just my circle of friends and family that I don’t think I’m ready to take that next step with someone else, especially one on a more intimate level. One thing for sure though, I’m going to have to refresh my friends memory of that conversation we had that night. She was drunk, but deep down inside, I’m pretty sure she remembers. But I’ll refresh her memory just in case she forgot. Luis Bahena is a City Times columnist
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Cally also did not want to give up her gym membership and managed to find a great deal on campus. “Instead of paying around $20 a month for a gym membership, you could sign up for $30 a semester at the Fitness Center.” For those who are dealing with a time crunch just as badly as they are dealing with their cash crunch, there is no time to prepare meals at home. Instead, students are finding extremely frugal friendly deals in the school cafeteria. A fountain drink, bowl of soup with complimentary crackers, and a fruit can all be had for under $5. “I just walk in and get my food. There’s never a long wait and in no time I’m sitting and eating my food and catching up on homework at the same time,” cheered one student who was enjoying her meal in the
cafeteria as she worked on pages of homework scattered across the table. Students who enjoy dining out with friends to unwind after a week of classes can always grab a table at Pokez, located a few blocks from the campus, on the corner of 10th Avenue and E Street. This establishment serves up a healthy serving of Mexican dishes for the same amount you’d spend at a fast food restaurant. Other students have taken advantage of the dance and martial arts classes on campus, paying only the 1-3 units for the class instead of having to take private or group lessons at a significantly higher cost outside of the school. So before you decide to do without your favorite indulgence, do as some fellow Knights have done and come by and see what deals SDCC campus has for you.
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Susheel Bibbs brings Mary Pleasant to life Sonjiala Hotchkiss City Times “It was about freedom.� So Susheel Bibbs began her chautauqua on the life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, the woman commonly known as the Mother of the California Civil Rights Movement. The performance took place at the Saville Theatre Feb. 18. A chatauqua is a three-part interactive performance in which the actress begins with a biographical storytelling in character, followed by taking questions in character about the life of the person portrayed and finished with the actress appearing as herself to take questions from the audience. Bibbs are an accomplished actress, acclaimed classical singer, and Emmy award winning executive producer sponsored by the Film Arts Foundation, San Francisco. Bibbs was costumed in a black and white vertically striped over garment that spread v-shaped from the waist revealing the black underskirt beneath. She took her place within the simple set of a table and chairs carefully removing her ribbon hat and tartan shawl. “She did a great job of putting you there in the time period with her use of the vernacular, her acting, everything,� said City sociology major Darius Harris.
Pleasant, said that she lived from 1817 to 1904. She was the illegitimate daughter of a Virginia governor’s son, John H. Pleasants, and an enslaved Haitian voodoo priestess. Bibbs explained that passing for white during her early adult years aided her safe travel as those whose profession was returning escaped slaves to captivity might not recognize her status as a free woman since she didn’t have the required papers. Bibbs told of her childhood as an indentured servant in Nantucket, of her marriages, and of her involvement with the abolitionist movement. “I’ve come a long way,� said Bibbs as Pleasant many times during the performance. Bibbs continued in character explaining that after the Emancipation Proclamation, she felt more at ease revealing herself as a black woman. Pleasant traveled to the West to settle in San Francisco, California, where she mounted successful legal actions that resulted in the desegregation of public transport in San Francisco. Bibbs pointed to the slanderous statements that dogged her in the latter part of her life, after the death of her business partner, Thomas Bell, with whom she had amassed a 30 million dollar fortune. “Them papers� nicknamed her
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Ethan van Thillo, executive director of the Latino Film Festival, works with Belinda Rojas, 26, a festival staff operations specialist and a senior in communications at Cal State San Marcos.
Annual Latino Film Festival ready for the screen leo E. laurence City Times Celebrating the best in Latino cinema from around the world, the 16th annual Latino Film Festival runs March 12-22 at the UltraStar theater in the Hazard Center in Mission Valley. “It started as a student film and video festival, primarily focusing on Chicano and Latino student work from the U.S., Latin America and Spain,� said Ethan van Thillo, the founder and executive director. The festival not only offers student work, but documentaries, features, animation and shorts from all over Latin America, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Central America, Spain and the United States. Van Thillo noted that the festival
can be particularly valuable for college students. “Clearly, for anyone interested in the media, film, and video production, the festival is a must,� he said. “If you’re studying Spanish, what better way to learn the language than to go hear Spanish on the big screen. All the films have English subtitles,� he said. College students are also working on the festival staff, including Belinda Rojas, 26, a Cal State San Marcos communications senior. “College students should come to the festival because it’s really like a fun atmosphere. Students interested in art, culture and what’s going on in the world around us can benefit,� she said. Go to http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/ or call (619) 230-1938 for the schedule.
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LIFE / ARTS
February 24, 2009
Should smoking at City College be banned? Emily Mather City Times Everyone knows smoking is bad, but should cigarette smoking be banned from college campuses? Complaints about second hand smoke on City College campus are nothing new and may bring a big change to the school. As of now, City College allows smoking in designated smoking areas and is clearly marked with No Smoking signs in prohibited areas. Government Code section 7597 states that smoking is prohibited in all public buildings and
San Diego Community Colleges will not permit smoking within 20 feet of main entrances to buildings, exits, or any operable windows. But is that enough? Mesa College has prohibited smoking everywhere on campus since Jan. 1st, 2007. Also on the smoke-free campus list are Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges. Will City College be the next to become a “smoke-free campus”? City college student DeJon Parnell states “I am an art major and I spend a lot of time outside of the C building painting and it would be less distracting without smoke being blown in my face.
Smoking is lame and dangerous to other people.” “It’s hard enough being a student.” Says City College student Laura Jean. “It’s nice to have a place to sit and take a break in between class on campus, it would be one more issue to deal with if students had to go off campus to smoke. What’s next no walking on the grass?” Student Rudy Gonzalez says, “To take away all smoking on campus is a matter of civil rights, taking away peoples rights is never a good idea.” So what is the penalty for smoking on a smoke-free Mesa College campus? Surprisingly,
nothing, education on second hand smoke is offered to the campus community as well as counseling and health information campaigns. Campus officials believe those who smoke will be peer pressure not to smoke on campus because smoking is a behavior best influence by social persuasion. After the transitional period of the smoking ban at Mesa there were few complaints from the smokers and after the ban went into place no one complained. So the key here for smokers and non-smokers a like is speaking up. If you want a change in smoking policy go complain, if you
don’t go protest. The ban at Mesa was sparked by asthmatic student Kendra Jackson who approached the board because she was getting sick from the second hand smoke, so students looking to keep their right to smoke better be careful who and where they blow their smoke. To decrease smoking on campus City College’s student health services provides tobacco cessation counseling. For students who are looking to quit or anyone interested in more information on the harms of smoking, visit health services in room A-116 or call (619) 388-3450.
New dramatic arts production ‘SWING!’ opens April Romel Echon City Times San Diego City College’s Saville Theatre is producing its rendition of the award-winning Broadway musical, “SWING!”. Originally choreographed and directed by the critically acclaimed Lynne
Taylor-Corbett, “SWING!” introduces the style and swagger of the swing music scene that helped define the 1940s. June Richards, director of theater, and Alicia Rincon, director of dance, take on the difficult task of choreographing and directing the production that depends heavily
Pleasant Continued from page 9 “Mammy,” a name she despised. Pleasant was accused of many things including being a madam, a baby stealer, and a murderer. “When she talked about taking the shackles off her mind, that was inspiring,” said Najha Fielder, psychology major, referring to a statement made by Bibbs during the monologue portion of the chatuaqua. The second part of the chatauqua was lively with questions from the audience. During the monologue Bibbs explained
on the influence of jazz and blues music. For this, Richards and Rincon collaborated with City College’s director of KSDS Jazz 88.3, Mark DeBoskey. “’SWING!’ is a show that provides great entertainment for all the populations we serve,” Richards said, explaining why the
that Pleasant had funded abolitionist John Brown. There were many questions about other acquaintances Pleasant may have had during that time. When someone asked about Rosa Parks, Bibbs, as Pleasant, showed no recognition of the name and explained that though Parks was a popular name in some parts of the country she didn’t recall meeting a “Rosa” Parks. During the final part of the chatauqua in which Bibbs interacted with the audience as herself she explained that much of the dialogue used came from Pleasant’s original letters and other period documentation. Jesyca White, a nursing major, said that she was impressed by Bibbs’ dedication in
show was chosen this season. “It allows us to showcase our singers and dancers and provide great entertainment to the entire community.” Auditions for “SWING!” were held at the Saville Theatre on Feb. 7, with potential cast members strutting their best dance moves
that she spent 17 years learning about the little known Pleasant followed by creating this production to share her knowledge of Pleasant with others. “[The chatauqua] format wasn’t as attacking as other formats. It was more like a forum of information that you could process yourself. It was more empathetic,” said White. Bibbs has more information at her website www.mepleasant.com During her introduction, Elizabeth
and hitting their highest notes. “We were delighted with the turnout and we had additional people arrive on Monday and we’re already in rehearsals,” Richards said, in response to the interest surrounding the production. The show opens on April 17 and will continue for three weekends.
Meehan thanked faculty member Darius Spearman for bringing Bibbs to the attention of the World Cultures Program. Spearman became familiar with Bibbs’ work while previously working at Sonoma State. Spearman said he was impressed by Bibbs and the life of Mary Ellen Pleasant. “Pleasant took the rough and tumble situation in San Francisco where there was one woman for every six men and used it to thrive,” said Spearman.
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SPORTS / VOICE
Knights Continued from page 12
Jason Starr would put away 21 points and have four rebounds; Johnny Del Bene helped him with a tally of 15 points and two rebounds. The speed of Pat Magno considering his small stature was impressive to watch; he was dominated by the pure wizardry of Marquintice Davis, whose speed was a blur at times. The vision displayed by Davis with the coordination of Latroy Taylor could give one the impression they communicate telepathically. The defensive play by the quiet
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Brentlee Boswell, whose score of 13 points and a high 14 rebounds, was incredible to watch. The towering Myles Luttman instilled a sense of calm in the team. Although injured, he remained in the game and his presence would be appreciated by his teammates. The Knights would go onto win with a score of 90-60 at the final whistle. The victory gave them the title of Pacific Coast Conference Champions for the second time under Head Coach Mitch Charlens, who did a remarkable job with the lads. Coach Charlens was assisted for the season by Bob Andreasen, Jerome Sherman and Joe D’Ambro along with Josh De La Garma.
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Myles Luttman taking it to the hoop in the series-clinching playoffs against Mesa College on Feb. 18.
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The umpire would call the out on first and the runners were returned to their original positions, cooler heads would
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Lady Knights brim over their victory Sophomores Gina Knox, Callie Fernandez and Sarah Fernandez are recognized for their contribution to the women’s basketball team. The Lady Knights would trail until the last two minutes, in a nail biter of a finish and go on to win their final home game of the season on a high note by 52-48 against Rio Hondo.
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a relatively small percentage of the overall homeless in the United States. While most Americans who’ve faced homelessness find their way back to social and economic stability, a few don’t. A few fall through the cracks and never become a functioning member of society; these few generally make their own society… Mental illness and drug abuse often play a large role in this sub-culture. The statistics vary, but they are undeniable. I’m annoyed and disgusted by this nashy tent-town, but I’m a little ashamed also.
eventually prevail and the game continued after much verbal banter between teams and the umpire. Beasley would strike out the next batter up from Hondo; Olivia Lamar would catch the last out at the top of the sixth. At the bottom of the sixth
Aurora Tellez would smash the ball taking her to first, she would steal bases ending up on third. The over would end with two more runs being scored. The seventh would be a blur of strikeouts and run outs ending a remarkable game and allowing the girls a 5-2 victory.
Every time I sat down to write this I wondered if I wasn’t causing problems for people who have problems enough. No one in the underpasses has ever caused me trouble, other than an assault on the senses. In truth, I do not know what should be done about the homeless population. I am not sure who bears the responsibility for these people. At the end of the day, if people weren’t using my parking space as a toilet, I’d say we should live and let live. There is not a lot of pity in this town for vagrancy. Homeless populations tend to be a great annoyance. Most cities, San Diego included, have a department that deals with the homeless population.
So, what should be done? What exactly is done when a tent city crops up? I think I’m losing my edge, and in San Diego, edge is a limited resource. I’m not ashamed that I don’t want to step in feces, and yet the homeless population is a relevant social issue for City College and San Diego itself, unless we want to change our name to San Diego Suburban College, or the Gentrified School District of San Diego. An unabashed war against homelessness would ensue, and people like me wouldn’t feel so torn. In fact, a name change seems like the easiest solution. Heather Richards is a City Times senior staff member
Compiled by Donovan Terblanche / Submit events to e-mail citytimes@gmail.com, or call (619) 388-3880
Baseball at Palomar 2 p.m.
Softball vs. SD Mesa at home 3 p.m.
Baseball vs. Southwestern 2 p.m.
Softball at Imperial Valley 1 p.m.
Women’s Tennis vs. SD Mesa at home 2 p.m.
Men’s Volleyball at Long Beach 6 p.m.
Men’s Tennis at Southwestern 2 p.m.
Badminton vs. Fullerton at home 2 p.m.
Women’s Tennis vs. Grossmont 2 p.m.
Men’s Volleyball vs. Palomar at home 6 p.m.
Men’s Tennis vs. Imperial Valley 2 p.m.
Badminton vs. Irvine Valley 3:30 p.m. at home
Men’s Basketball vs. Imperial Valley 2 p.m. at home
Men’s baseball vs. Imperial Valley 2 p.m. home
Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs. Palomar 2 p.m. home Men’s baseball 2 p.m. at
Badminton 2 p.m. at Grossmont Men’s volleyball vs. Irvine Valley 6 p.m. home
Baseball at Grossmont 12 p.m.
Men’s baseball vs. S D Mesa 12 p.m. home
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February 24, 2009
Knights defeat Mesa, claim conference
Coach Charlens leads his team to playoffs with 90-60 victory over the Olympians Donovan Terblanche City Times
City’s men’s basketball team took possession of the Pacific Coast Conference title Feb. 18 with a resounding victory over Mesa College. The Knights played a superior game in front of large audience at the Harry West Gym to finish their regular season, beating the Mesa College Olympians 90-60. The Knights would end their reg-
ular season 25-4, and 14-1 in the Pacific Coast Conference. The opening score would go to City, and from then on it was a display of cohesion with Malcolm Thomas sending the ball to Jamel McGuire for an alley oop that was so high he almost forgot to return to Earth. For his 30 minutes on the court, McGuire had every reason to be impressed with himself as his 30 points and three rebounds went along nicely with his three
blocks. The sheer pace set by City had Mesa scrambling to keep up. Mesa did well to not let the scoreboard difference get out of reach. During the first half as City College seemed to pull away with scoring, there were several bouts of niggling that went unnoticed by the refs. With seven minutes to go in the first half, the pressure would be too much for Mesa, which had played hard to keep up with the
Knights. All with the exception of Broxton Dawson, who would be ejected for a flagrant foul on Malcolm Thomas. Dawson’s behavior was exempt from that of his team as the Mesa Olympians were a worthy opponent and played well as a team the entire game. Thomas’ quick pace and skill would contribute14 points and 12 rebounds and two blocks to assist his team.
The first half was filled with an aerial spectacle worthy of any NASA tryouts. At the half the Knights would head to the locker room leading 40-28. Upon returning in the second half, Mesa coach Sam Ballard must have motivated his chaps in the locker room, as they came out fighting hard and for a few minutes dominated the opening of the second half.
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Wily City Knights softball team outplays 5th ranked Rio Hondo Donovan Terblanche City Times The softball Knights played 5th ranked Rio Hondo at home Feb. 18. Led in pitching by Erika Beasley who although stricken with the flu, pitched superbly. She would keep her team in contention the entire game. The knights took an early jump in scoring and maintained their lead throughout the game. The powerhouse for the lady knights and winner of the biggest smile Caitlin Aimalefoam, who would hit the only home run of the game deep into center field and round the bases brimming form ear to ear. On returning to home she was
swarmed by her teammate and coach. “We play for each other and we came together well as a team, which is why we are winning more games,” said Beasley of her effort and that of the team. This was clearly evident in the motivation and teamwork on display. The women would have one more hit in the fifth with a steal to second but unfortunately would be struck out. With Beasley clearly not well, the sixth inning she allowed runners on base. With the next ball there would be drama as the runner came home, but the Hondo played on first was called for interference.
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Deo Brown smashes his way to victory Joe Leonard City Times
The Knights softball team played fifth ranked Rio Hondo on Feb. 18 at home.
Freshman Deo Brown returns with a powerfull backhand in his 6-1, 6-4 victory over his opponent in City College’s game against Mesa College at home on Feb. 19.