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Winter Intersession officially canceled

By Brennan MAClean Correspondent

City will be less occupied this winter as Intersession courses have been slashed.

Alongside fewer classes being offered, higher tuition and larger class sizes, Intersession joins a growing list of casualties following the state's decrease in funding for education.

“Intersession's canceled,” Student Affairs director Denise Whisenhunt said.

“We want to provide academic programs here at City, and that's a top priority, but with so much money out of the budget there just isn't enough to keep Intersession.”

Intersession filled a special need for students looking to fill gaps in their units before a university transfer or graduating with their associate's degree. While not all students rely heavily on Intersession, those

“With so much money out of the budget, there just isn’t enough to keep intersession.”

—Denise Whisenhunt, Dean of Student Affairs

who do are fairly crippled by its demise.

“I’m upset because I have to take 16 units before I can transfer to State and without Intersession I'll have to cram them all into next semester, at several campuses,” City student Michael Horton said.

Whether upset over the budget cuts as a whole, or their effect on certain programs,

See CANCELED, page 14

Knights defeat Comets in a last-minute victory

By Donovan Terblanche City Times

San Diego City College played their second game of the basketball tournament of the SDCC invitational Nov. 14 against league rival the Palomar Comets and took the win within the last two minutes, with a score of 79-74.

City would struggle in the opening minutes allowing Palomar to run the first few minutes and lost any form of dominance over their opponents.

Palomar took the lead until the last few

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Cultures show off at City

Numerous campus clubs united to celebrate the diversity of languages on Dec. 2 for Language Day in Gorton Quad. Rocio Carrera, owner of Paloma Aragon Dance Academy, stomps out flamenco steps traditional of the Spanish culture.

See full story and photos on page 9

Health services offer the following steps we can take to avoid both the Swine and Seasonal Flu.

•spring allergies - runny nose, congestion, and cough •sinus infections - lingering runny nose, cough and fever •strep throat - sore throat, fever, and a positive strep test

H1N1 vaccine arrives “Aaaaachooo,” someone sneezes right behind you in class. You wonder if they just passed whatever they had on to you. They sneeze again. Allergies? Cold? Swine Flu? As the holiday season approaches, your nose starts to run, and your debating whether or not to get your flu shot. Symptoms for one diagnosis are often the same for others.

Without proper medical attention, it can be hard to identify the problem on our own.

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Region X protests budget cuts

By JOHN BALCHAK

How do you know if you are really sick or just have seasonal allergies? According to the CDC, here is a list of common symptoms and their diagnosis.

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•Frequently and properly wash your hands •Get adequate sleep •Stay hydrated and eat healthy •Avoid contact with those who are sick

By BRITTANY JOHNSON

minutes of the first half when City seemed to find a sense of confidence, heading into the locker room with a lead of 34-32.

The Knights would lose the lead and have to fight back and win by a margin of 79-74. Coach John O’Neil of Palomar said “this was the second game of the year, we are playing league teams. Neither of us wanted to play each other, all we are looking for is improvement.”

City’s top scorers were forward Dunnell Webb Jr. with 20 points, followed closely by Travis Wilson with 19 points.

Knowing the ins-and-outs of different flu types and allergens can help you be alert and practice prevention.

The H1N1 influenza is also known as the Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by type A influenza, and found in pigs. Transmission can made to humans and passed along from person to person as little as a day before symptoms show and up to seven days after you are infected.

Signs and symptoms include: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills

See VACCINE, page 2

“Crisis level” is the term City College Professor Jim Miller used to describe the situation in California’s public colleges.

He was one of the leaders representing a conglomeration of education unions, boards and student organizations who held a press conference and rally in objection to looming cuts in funding to the California Community College system.

The Region X student rally, including contingents from San Diego and Imperial Valley community colleges, was held in Balboa Park on Nov. 20. Chanting, “Stop the termination of college education,” angry students waived signs depicting tombstones and bloody butcher's knives.

Speakers included Josef Shannon, director of Public Information in Region X, who offered positive results by mentioning that “last year we were able to keep fees from going up.” He also divulged some anti-cut strategy for the coming

See PROTESTS, page 14 Students from multiple community colleges gather to protest in Balboa Park on Nov. 20.

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n Through Dec. 14 SDCCD Police with the San Diego Chargers will host a children’s holiday gift drive for the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Center. Gifts will be picked up from bins by 4 p.m.

Collection bin locations: Center City, Main Lobby Cesar Chavez, Main Lobby City College Police. Rm. T-211 City College Mailroom, Rm. A-8 District Office (bin on each floor in the lobby areas) DSC, Parking, Police and Facilities Services ECC Main Lobby Mesa College Police, Rm. J-202 Mid-City, Main Lobby Miramar College Police, Rm. B-102 Miramar College Reprographics, Rm. A-101C North City Center, Main Lobby West City, Main Lobby

n H1N1 vaccination SDCCD students can go to any campus site for vaccination.

At City College, Dec. 8 , in the cafeteria 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dec. 9, in the cafeteria 8 a.m. - 8 p.m..

At Miramar College Dec. 10, 8- 4 p.m. Cafe D-200 Bldg.

Additional dates for continued Ed students: Dec. 14, West City 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dec. 15, Mid City 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dec. 16, ECC Ocean view Blvd. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Priority: Under 24, medical condition, or pregnant only. Dec. 9, Miramar college Cafe D-200 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. n Weekly Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous 11:15 a.m., Tuesdays 2:30 p.m., Thursdays All meetings are in D-101 More information visit Cynthia Michalas in D-106 or call (619) 388-3498

n Dec. 15 Open Registration Begins Registration will not be available Nov 13-14, 26-28, Dec. 23-26, 31, Jan. 1-2, 18 & 23, Feb. 12-15, April 2-3

n Jan. 25 Spring semester classes begin.

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and fatigue.

City College student Jason Adams was recently effected by the swine flu. In October his wife started experiencing signs of what appeared to be a common cold but after waking up with a 103.8 degree fever, they knew it was time to seek medical

attention. At the hospital, Adams and his wife were tested for the Swine Flu, however results would not be in for a few days.

“The doctor told her to drink fluids and prescribed her Vicodin for her pains,” Adams said. “[The doctor] was worried about me having symptoms, but I felt fine.

By the time my wife had recovered, the doctor’s office called and said she had the H1N1 influenza.”

The couple believed it to be a common cold, but as soon as the pains and fever

persisted, they wanted to get a professional opinion.

Containing the same symptoms as a seasonal cold, what distinguishes the two?

The Center for Disease Control states the symptoms of H1N1 are often more severe. But without testing, it is hard to tell apart the seasonal flu from the H1N1 influenza. With the H1N1 influenza; fevers last up to four days, body aches and chest pains are uncomfortable, and exhaustion can last up to three weeks.

The FDA approved the H1N1 vaccination on Oct. 16 and will be administering it to schools and hospitals nationwide.

Campus Health Services has said that they will alert the students and faculty when it will be available on campus.

Student Health Services also recommends staying home from school if you believe you have any flu. You should rest and return when you have recovered. Be sure to seek medical attention and take care of yourself on a daily basis.

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DSPS affected by budget cuts The new budget may violate ADA regulations

By BRENNAN MACLEAN Correspondent

With a projected budget cut of 54 percent for the spring, City campus Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) are being forced to cut back on federally mandated services and will possibly fall out of compliance.

Through accommodations ranging from adapted computer equipment and assistive listening devices to talking calculators, DSPS offers assistance to address and meet the concerns of disabled students on campus.

These services, among others, are mandated through the Americans with Disabilities Act enacted in 1990, wherein the act holds employers and all public facilities to provide reasonable accommodations for the disabled.

Located in room A-115, the program staffs 11 employees, but as a result of the budget cuts, some positions may be eliminated. Not only are jobs at stake but services, such as proctoring and specialized counseling, are

also at risk.

“It’s difficult for staff and students,” says Vince Ceccacci, a counselor at DSPS. “Our high tech lab can only remain open for three days; down from four days a week. I've seen many cuts in 28 years, but never to this degree.”

The high tech center provides basic skills training in word processing and the Internet. DSPS is only one of the programs on campus facing drastic cuts, but DSPS is unique in that its services are mandated by law.

“It’s frustrating. We have returning veterans, disabled students, and an increase in disabled student enrollment, matched by a decrease in funds,” Debra WrightHoward, DSPS Program Activity Manager, said.

Howard added that she is not sure how DSPS will avoid falling out of compliance with the law, other than cutting services.

“We’ve been looking at this issue for several months. We have no firm answers yet. If we don't

See DSPS, page 6

SOS group fights back Coalition works together in response to budget

By PAMELA VON FRIESEN Correspondent

The Save Our Schools coalition is a consolidation of various campus organizations and clubs working together to give a voice to community college students in response to California’s education budget cuts on education.

“SOS is here to encourage California legislators to provide alternatives to cutting programs for the poor, as they have in the last year,” Sidney Martinez, cofounder of SOS, said. “We’re here trying to improve our situations by going to college; the cutting of education funds hits us the hardest ... SOS is here to organize concerned students, and let the governor know that we are not happy.”

Some of the clubs in SOS are Promethean Workers Association (PWA), Bring Education & Activism Together (BEAT) and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), among others.

Cofounder of SOS Joseph Shannon, said he feels that “the coalition seems to be making an impact, at least among City College students.”

Earlier in the month, the coalition led a march of 250 students, staff and faculty from campus to the City Works Building on 370 Front St. SOS also in-part planned the Nov. 20 budget cut protest that took place in Balboa Park.

Future events in the works include a letter writing campaign Dec. 19 called “All I Want for the Holidays is My Two-Year Degree.”

CARLOS MAIA City Times On World Aids Day, Early Test Program coordinator Paula Potter waits for results of mouth swaps which detect antibodies to HIV.

HIV testing on campus

By CRISTO DE GUZMAN City Times

Students who had their blood tested by a mobile HIV-testing clinic on World Aids Awareness Day Dec. 1 in the Gorton Quad had to endure no more than twenty minutes of having the inside of their mouth swabbed to test for antibodies to HIV. This scraping of the gums is the preliminary test that determines the presence of antibodies to HIV. It can appear as

early as two weeks or as late as 12 weeks.

“Turnout’s been pretty good,” said Paula Potter, RN and coordinator of The Early Test Program. This program is a federally-funded program that includes a mobile clinic that administers free HIV tests, around the county.

“We’ll have 25 or thirty by the end of the day,” she added.

“The most we (can) do is 35.”

Potter says the National Institute of Health grants them

about a million dollars a year in operations. The Early Test Program is under the auspices of the UCSD Antiviral Research Center, a clinic which specializes in “viral load” testing.

See TESTING, page 6 n Other free testing sites Antivaral Research Center. UCSD AVR220, Suite A, Dickenson St. (619) 543-8030 Testing is by appointment everyday of the week. Saturday dates also available.

Cuts to Cosmetology

By ERNESTO LOPEZ City Times

Due to budget cuts, the Cosmetology Department has been forced to not accept new students for their night program in the spring and has laid off three instructors.

According to Sudabeh Phillips, cosmetology instructor, by next fall the night program will be completely gone.

Phillips added that the program has also lost their teacher

training program and student supplies budget.

“We will have to put a cap on how many clients students can see, and they will have to practice on dolls more often,” she said.

Current night classes student, Harmony Evans, said she understands the struggle new students that work in the day time will face. “(The night program) is very convenient. I would have to quit my job if I only had the day program option,” said Evans. “(The cuts) are a big inconvenience.”

CARLOS MAIA City Times Jose Rodriguez, BEAT Club member, recites a speech written by Frederick Douglas during the Voices of a Peoples’ History event.

People’s History event 2.0

By JUAN CARLOS GIL Correspondent

An Art gallery with portraits of Bob Marley and Albert Einstein welcomed guests to the Bring Education and Activist Together (BEAT) second presentation of “Voices of a People’s History” at the Saville Theater on Nov. 17.

The club came together for a second time this semester to recite historical speeches from Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Abbie Hoffman and Ani De Franco, among others.

The speeches brought slavery, war, children labor, government, homosexuality, power of media

and human rights topics back to light for the audience.

“I think the show was so cool; I will tell more people about this,” audience member Carlos Velasquez said.

n Information about BEAT upcoming events can be obtained via e-mail, thecitybeatclub@gmail.com, or at facebook. com/CityBEATClub Their first showing of “Voices of a People’s History” was on Sept. 24; however it was held during school hours and this time it was held at 7 p.m.

BEAT also had an array of multimedia presentations; a slide show of the Vietnam War with

images of anti-war protestors carrying peace signs was displayed while “The Ballad of Penny Evans” by Steve Goodman played as a background.

“I feel lucky to do something for the forum; It’s great to share such a powerful speech with the people,” BEAT member Danielle Coulter exclaimed.

The presentation concluded with an original rap song titled “Political Epiphany” performed

by Dustin Correia followed by a discussion between the audience and BEAT club members.

At the end of the showing, BEAT’s advisor Larissa Dorman thanked students who participated for their hard work.

CARLOS MAIA City Times Cosmetology students Alexa Russel and colleagues Blanca Torres and Lauren Shade practice hairdos during their department’s night class.

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Spanish Club hosts Logan Heights ‘big clean up’

Isabel Montana, a volunteer from the humanitarian group, Border Angels, spent part of her Saturday morning volunteering her time picking up trash underneath an overpass in Logan Heights. Below right: Urban Corps crew member Jordan Gomez paints over some graffiti on the side of an overpass in Logan Heights during the multi volunteer gathering Nov. 14.

By BROOKE LINTAG City Times

By promoting a neighborhood clean-up event through campus clubs, off-campus recovery groups and faculty support, the Spanish Club and Associated Students rallied about 180 volunteers to the Logan Heights Community on Nov. 14.

Starting at 9 a.m., Logan Heights Neighborhood Council member Martha Zapata quickly began dividing the volunteers into teams that would be assigned to different sections of the area.

Some were assigned to clean up the sidewalks while others drove around picking up furniture and filled trash bags that neighborhood residents had left outside for disposal.

Three large trash dumpsters were stationed at the volunteers' makeshift headquarters.

This central area, which also held supplies, drinks and food, quickly filled up before 11 a.m.; a sign indicative of all the volunteers' cleaning efforts.

Indeed, a very diverse crowd of volunteers were in attendance. Some were City College students; others arrived along-

side their recovery groups and others were locals looking to help out their community.

“I am a great advocate of environmental awareness so I believed that by promoting the involvement of others it would be a great opportunity…” Beto Vasquez, Spanish Club president, said.

Many of the volunteers were seasoned community activists.

“We accomplished a great deal, however, there is still so much to be done.”

-Beto Vasquez, Spanish Club President In fact, some recovery groups had already worked with each other at previous events.

Volunteer Debi Schwartz, part of Goodrich Services, was been invited to The Big Clean-up while volunteering at a Christmas in October event.

“Everyone loves (helping): food drives, toy drives, extreme makeovers for homes,” Schwartz said.

Other groups that part-took in the clean-up were college clubs such as MESA, POSSE, Amnesty, EOPS, Peace Dialogue Group and Miramar College AS, “Nosotros;” and also church groups, business groups, Logan Heights Neighborhood Council, Urban Corps of San Diego, Border Angels, and Undisputed boxing club.

Many locals drove around looking confused by all the commotion, staring at all the people walking around cleaning up their neighborhood.

“I’m very glad. It’s helpful for us,” Maria Vargas, a Logan Heights resident, said. “It’s a contribution to us. I needed it.”

Some even walked out of their homes and approached the volunteers, asking if they wanted any drinks or sodas.

Overall, Vasquez said the clean up was a success.

He attributes a lot of help to the event sponsors such as Council Member Ben Hueso, Waste Management, Diego & Son Printing, Calvary Baptist Church, Home Depot, Porkyland and others.

“We accomplished a great deal, however, there is still so much to be done,” Vasquez said.

Below: Urban Corps volunteers bring a wagon loaded with random scrap metal which was scattered throughout the neighborhood back to the staging area for proper disposal. Below left: Frank Gallegos from Nosotros, a men’s recovery house for sober living, helps with the effort to beautify the neighborhood.

Photos by minerva ontiveros Correspondent

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Program aims to give back

By NICOLE EDMERSON City Times

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Campus honors Berlin Wall fall

By ERNESTO LOPEZ

Did you know that..? * The Berlin Wall was built on Aug. 13, 1961; it was more than 87 miles long. * During the wall's existence, there were around 5,000 escapes to West Berlin. * The Center for Contemporary Historical Research confirmed 136 deaths. *Many families were split, while East Berliners who were employed in the West were cut off from their jobs. * Since unification, the Eastern German economy has struggled. * In Nov. 1989, the Berlin Wall came down and the communist dictatorship collapsed.

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One side of the wall represented the West side of Germany, which was the free side, and the other East Germany, which was under communist rule from 1952 to 1989.

During the week of Nov. 9, German Club adviser Astrid Ronke, members of the club and her students from German 101 and 202 had a Berlin Wall exhibit at the A building Quad. Together, they educated the campus community about the exhibit and the history of the Berlin Wall.

At the informational table, the group had postcards, pictures, books and pieces of the original Berlin Wall as part of their material to share.

Ronke said that the wall was put up on campus as part of her “learning into action” plan. She also wanted to remind and educate the campus community about the impact of the wall’s opening and how its collapse is a symbol of world peace.

Both German classes con-

ducted research on the Berlin Wall in order to prepare for this exhibit and collected the facts pasted throughout the exhibit.

Benjamin Hart, German 101 student, said, “I was oblivious to the history of it. I did not know what it really stood for.”

After his investigations Hart said that he felt the entire existence of the wall in Berlin, “(was) a big nasty. Just knowing how many lives were lost and that families were split up; it’s a tear jerker.”

The German-born professor reported having lived in West Germany during the existence of the wall. At one point, she held a job with the German Academic Exchange Service as a guide offering tours of the Berlin Wall.

“I always felt like being in the zoo and being forced looking at the animals on the other side — people just like us,” Ronke said.

Ronke also said that while living in Germany, traveling out of the Western sector of the city was difficult. She and her family waited for hours at the borders leading to East Germany and thereon.

Top: The exhibit of the Berlin Wall created by students from City German classes 101 and 202. Above: German professor Astrid Ronka show the exhibit to bystanders.

Regarding the exhibit built by her students, Ronke said that they “hope so much that maybe City College can take the historical art object and leave it on campus for a longer time or permanently.”

City’s Institute for Human Development is a program that links existing certificate of performance and associates degree programs, including Alcohol and Other Drug Studies (AODS), to prepare students for entry level work experience.

The program was conceived

by Veronica Ortega Welch, a professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and psychology, and assisted by a committee that consists of faculty from Child Development, AODS, Peace Studies, Youth Development Work and Community Health Works.

“The Institute brings together instructors from different disciplines and departments creating a unique opportunity for academic exchange that facilitates collaboration and innovation,” Welch said. She also stated that, “The interdisciplinary exchange also exposes students to a broader range of knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in today’s global community and workplace.”

All certificate of performance programs require about 17 units, according to City College website. Community Health Works require 16 units and youth development worker 17, while child development requires between 17 and 39 and AODS 33.5 units.

When asked how the human development program will benefit the school, Montez Belcher, the institute’s administrative assistant, said, “It is beneficial to the school because it’s a program that involves community involvement…the program represents the people that want to make a difference in people’s lives with social services, ensuring positive human development in our immediate communities.”

The interconnectedness provided by the Institute’s interdisciplinary faculty has encouraged students in one certificate program to pursue courses in other programs, or to complete two or more certificates.

Antolin Rodriguez, who is the first student to receive certificates from Peace Studies, Youth Development, and

See PROGRAM, page 6

World Cultures hosts gang panel Newest athletics Azim Khamissa speaks about his son’s gang-related death and how complex set to open he has made it his goal to teach young people on the cycle of violence

By ROBERT A. MILLER Contributor

San Diego City College will be opening the refurbished, state of the art Exercise Science building this spring.

Students are now able to schedule classes for Spring 2010 that will be held in this new P building. The projects scheduled finish date is Dec. 14 and faculty and staff will start moving in later this month.

Located on Park Blvd. besides the Harry West Gymnasium and the Fitness Center P-2 building, the new P building project involved the complete renovation of an existing two-story concrete gymnasium building.

According to the San Diego Community College District construction website, the budget of the project was 11.8 million.

There is very little remaining from the original building except the basic structural outline. The upgraded facility will include new workout rooms, locker rooms, classrooms and faculty and staff office workspace.

The work includes interior and exterior demolition, new interior partitions, a new cur-

tain wall system and new ceilings.

New systems and fixtures, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical, a new roofing system and enhanced architectural finishes have also been added.

There are also new ramps designed for students with disabilities that meet the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The project design, by GKK Works architects, received a Design Visionary Award by the American Institute of Architects at its May Annual Design Awards.

O’Connor Construction Management managed the project.

This complex will have teaching stations to support cardio and kickboxing, spinning, yoga, martial arts, and a weight room.

New equipment will enable students to take what they've learned and immediately transfer it into the workplace, without any learning curves related to equipment or technology.

There will be a much bigger media room, so teams can go over performance tapes and see what opposing teams are doing as well as developing their own skills.

See EXERCISE, page 6

By DONNA MARANTO Correspondent

On Nov. 17, Elizabeth Meeham, codirector of the World Cultures Program, introduced guest speaker Azim N. Khamisa, founder of the Tariq Khamisa foundation, who delivered a powerful message: “We must end the cycle of violence which has become too much a part of the American scene.”

Khamisa lost his 20-year-old son Tariq to gang violence in San Diego. Tariq was delivering pizza to a fake address, when confronted by 4 gang members, 3 who were 14 and one who was 18.

The 18-year-old instructed one of the younger members to shoot the pizza delivery person in a gang ritual called “Jacking the Pizza Man,” and he did so.

Since that time, Khamisa said he has endeavored to end the cycle of violence from that night with forgiveness and education, expressing his forgiveness for the act as the first step in this process. The Tariq Khamisa Foundation is his means of carrying out his beliefs.

After his investigations Khamissa found out that young people join gangs to get respect, for a sense of belonging, or simply because these teens have no other choices. He also offered some interesting statistics: Gang violence comes in

second to automobile accidents as the cause of deaths among juveniles in the U.S., and every day 237 youngsters are arrested for violent crimes.

Looking at 25 other countries, he totaled the losses in those countries due to violent crimes, and found that if you multiplied that number times 11, you have the number of losses in the US. Also a business man, Khamisa said he is aware of the influence that the U.S. has in the international community, and has suggested an alarming scenario: “Unfortunately, we are exporting our violence.”

Currently, Khamisa interacts

with the 14-year-old who shot his son (and is now serving a life sentence in prison), as well as members of the boys family; he has spoken to them of his forgiveness for the act and in his believe that there were two victims: his son, a victim of the gun and the gang member, a victim of society. He added that he is lobbying for the boy's release and promises a job at the foundation if he is successfully paroled.

“Every caring American has to take responsibility for that bullet,” he said.

His organization has three

See GANG, page 6

CARLOS MAIA City Times Azim N. Khamisa speaks during the World Cultures Program gang panel lecture. His son was killed by a gang and now teaches on ending the cycle violence.

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Ursula Kroemer, communications director at the districgt office, said that “the faculty, and Dean Kathy McGinnis especially, have worked very hard to identify all of the program needs for students, and create the ultimate teaching and learning environment. (It’s) not just for what is needed now, but (it’s) also long-term.”

“It has been well worth the wait,” added McGinnis.

DSPS Continued from page 3 exist under the law, ultimately the college is held responsible,” she said.

With the budget cuts, the students will experience longer wait times for appointments and less services to help accommodate them.

Reached for clarificaion by e-mail, DSPS counselor Pamela Finkel indicated that, while access is a general requirement, any denial can be seen as non-compliance.

“Instructors may need to provide accommodiations rather then DSPS to keep City in compliance,” said Finkel.

“Whenever we’re faced with cuts to

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Community Health, said, “The institute covers the different stages of life.” He added that he was able to achieve the certificates while fulfilling his, “spiritual calling as a singing clown, performing for the less fortunate.’

According to Welch, the institute’s certificates also attract individuals who have been working in the community and now see an opportunity to further their education through a related certificate.

Welch added that other benefits of being enrolled in a certificate program are conferences with nationally-recognized speakers, film screenings and discussion forums offered to the students. Recent conferences have focused on community

McGinnis has worked hard to see this venture through and is head of the athletics department.

“The Exercise Science Building will be a state-of-the art facility providing wonderful opportunities for students to improve their overall fitness,” McGinnis said. “The P building will consist of Exercise Science classes. The whole building will be wireless.”

City’s medical training program facilities will also be larger and more modern.

Kinesiology Professor Lori Ray said she’s “very happy with the bigger, restructured, updated training center.”

students, it’s unfortunate,” Denise Whisenhunt, dean of Student Affairs, said. “Our students need these services, and we’re trying to be advocates to secure funds for them.”

The program is serving 551 students this semester.

DSPS staff is urging students affected by the cuts to write their elected officials and demand a solution. Recently, DSPS staff posted up in their office a sheet of contact information for government and education officials that students can contact.

Odell Wilson is a DSPS student who views these cuts as unnecessary.

“I think it would be a shame,” he said.

“Without this program, people wouldn’t be able to go to school. The governor needs to learn how to balance his checkbook and stop locking people up in prison.”

health, international relief efforts, and youth engagement in community development and activism.

At a recent board of trustees meeting, Welch introduced the human development program to the trustees and they had only good things to say about it.

“I just wish (there was)some way we can have the San Diego population here listening to this presentation; if they understood what their tax dollars are doing. This is phenomenal. So impressive,” said trustee Rich Grosch.

District Chancellor Constance Carroll said that she is also, “very impressed,” and that, “City College is one of the leading 19 institutions in the country because of professors working together to package such programs that serve the community.”

For more information regarding the Institute of Human Development program, go to www.sdcity.edu/human development.

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Those who were tested filled out a questionnaire; according to Potter many of them were high-risk candidates.

“We have relatively high-risk behavior for becoming infected,” said Potter, who mentioned that online social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook have increased the chances of unprotected sexual contact.

Matt Weissman, a pre-med biochemist major at UCSD assisting with testing, said that AIDS no longer inspires the same dread in today’s generation as it did to the generation who came of age in the 1980s and 1990s.

“Many young people today feel it’s not a death sentence,” Weissman said. “They feel they can continue to have fun and have sex, and if they catch HIV, they feel they

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mandates: Save the lives of children, empower the right choices, and teach principles of non-violence, compassion and forgiveness.

The results of the work of this foundation are very uplifting. As an example, Morse High School (considered by the foundation as the most violent High School in San Diego) reports a 25 percent reduction of violent behavior since the installation of the TKF on campus, providing mentors and an educational platform. They also sponsor the circle of peace, which helps victims to

can just take a pill (as if AIDS) were the common cold.”

Not inspiring fear is the reason why so many individuals prefer to have sex without the “protection” of condoms.

“For some, condom use is a matter of preference,” said Denice Williams, a community-health representative who was helping the mobile clinic. “Some folks just prefer ‘barebacking’.”

If an individual tests positive in the preliminary test involving swabbing inside the mouth, they are asked to come into the UCSD Antiviral Research Center to take additional confirmatory tests.

If the confirmatory tests turn out positive, then the patient is counseled, and, if the patient wants it, he or she could have her or his case managed, and given guidance as to which federally-funded medicine-dispensing programs they may qualify for.

Potter said “the main goal is to keep the patient from progressing to AIDS.” express their grief by planting flowering shrubs in memory.

The foundation boasts 50 employees now, some of them former gang members, also some who have come out of prison life.

TKF is funded by patterns.

The foundation is also in the process of uniting with universities, such as SDSU’s teacher credentialing program in order to provide input and counseling regarding violent situations.

Khamisa’s latest book, “The Secret of Bulletproof Spirit,” is available online, and in it he reports that violence is a learned behavior and that it can transform bad kids into different people that are non-violent.

The organization is based in San Diego and can be reached online: www.tkf.org.

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Students’ options for studying abroad

By OLIVIA HOLT City Times

San Diego City College offers an array of studying abroad programs that meet undergraduate requirements. Studying abroad is a great way not only to achieve academic needs, but to broaden your knowledge of other cultures around the world. If you think that spending a semester abroad is the right route for you, now would be the perfect time to start preparing for programs offered during Spring, Summer and Fall 2010.

“The classes we have for abroad are typically very appropriate to the environment”, said Marion Froehlich, the international education coordinator and immigration specialist at City College.

Two programs being offered during Spring 2010 are a 12-week program in Salamanca, Spain and 10-week program in Florence, Italy that begin in February. Both programs require 12 units to be completed prior to departure and students will take a full load while overseas.

Most study abroad programs require a 2.0 GPA, however a 2.5 GPA is required for Salamanca, Spain. “All the levels of Spanish that can be taken here at City together (are available, with Psychology, Sociology, Spanish Life

and Culture and also students are permitted to take a maximum of one online class,” said Froehlich about the program offered in Salamanca, Spain.

“Florence is all about the Renaissance so you get to see all these famous paintings and sculptures that you’ve heard about, the famous David sculpture by Michelangelo and you go to the Uffizi Gallery and see all the Botticelli paintings. Instead of having to view slides, you see the real thing. You see the texture of the paints; you see how big it really is; you walk around the sculptures. I mean it just makes art come alive,” s a i d Froehlich.

The program for Florence, Italy will be offering first and second semester Italian, Humanities, Art and English classes.

In July 2010, a four-week Spanish Immersion program in Cuernavaca, Mexico will begin. All levels of Spanish are offered and will be taught by on-site instructors and Brenda Munoz, a City College Spanish professor, will be heading with the students to Cuernavaca to supervise the academic program. Students will live with a

host family and go on field trips on the weekends.

“I loved the program, it was spectacular,” said Ernest Smith a student at City College, “ The weekend activities are amazing; you feel like you’re on a paid vacation.”

Ramiro Cuellar, the director of the Universal Language Institute in Cuernavaca, said that traveling abroad and learning different languages and other cultures, “will help (students), to see their own

country from a different perspective. When you understand the different ways people think, we can live in more harmony.”

If you’ve completed 12 units and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher then you’re on the right path to study abroad. To plan a trip overseas, fill out an application with Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you’re eligible for financial aid. You can go online at

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City’s POSSE group in search of paranormal activity in SoCal

By CRISTO DE GUZMAN City Times

Carlos Maia City Times While sitting at her desk, San Diego City College history professor Sofia Laurein gives a lesson on the history of her life.

A history of a history professor

By BRENNAN MACLEAN Correspondent

The image of an intellectual with a Russian accent against a backdrop of Mexico blanketed by fog, proves to be a perfect climate for storytelling.

One can’t help but observe the rich history this City College History Professor holds. Sofia Laurein, no relation to the famous Italian actress, although much of her personality exudes manifestations of such talent, she has many other abilities and experiences to tell of.

An articulate portrayal, told through the eyes of this clever raconteur, leads us on a journey through various La Jolla and Seaport Village art galleries before heading to the residence of Herbert York a world renowned nuclear physicist. Then on to brunch with the head of German Intelligence and international scientists made famous in history for creating the hydrogen bomb.

Lively, she recapitulates the “incredible highlight of her life” meeting with scientists to help research and present the history of nuclear research during an international conference. During lunch, a game of sorts began when Dr. Johnson, a nuclear physicist, offered a symbolic $5 to the most witty and entertaining individual at the table. Laurein, the extrovert, walked away with the $5 bill, and on it signatures of all the dignitaries and world renowned physicists attending.

Her story leads to the Netherlands, Turkey and the 44 other countries she explored before heading to Florence where she

once had an epiphany. Visiting this city with her husband, a pilot, she realized she was at one, and at home, perhaps returning from a past life.

Born in the Ukraine, her passion started young as an artist at age nine. Visiting her office is similar to visiting a gallery with post-impressionist paintings on display. A piece titled “Legacy” hangs proudly from her wall after being showcased in the LRC for the “Beauty in Captivity” historical exhibit. “I am extremely passionate about painting. I love it,” she says.

“I was born too late.

I would have loved to live in Renaissance Italy,” - Sofia Laurein, history professor She has earned three college degrees: a B.A. in Philology, an M.A. in Philology, both from Odessa State University, and a Ph.D. in World History from Moscow Humanities University.

Her sophisticated stories speak volumes, tending to take the listener back in time.

“I was born too late. I would have loved to live in Renaissance Italy,” she says.

Her resume is saturated with major achievements, like a dissertation titled, “Organized Crime in the United States of America: Problems and Tendencies,” which has led her to gain

notoriety and respect as an expert witness and cultural adviser for Federal Courts in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Cases include testifying for the defense in the biggest drug trafficking raid in history involving 13 tons of cocaine, and another involving the kidnap and murder of five people in Hollywood. She is exuberant with a passion for justice.

Her delicate but authoritative voice rings reminiscent of characters from the past. Perhaps, she is living vicariously as Catherine the Great, whom she once dressed up as for a play.

“She is an incredible character who distinguished herself in a variety of ways. If there was a character in which I lived vicariously, it would be her,” she admits.

Her history as a professor started at Odessa State University.

In 1989, she began as an adjunct instructor at Mesa. She has been a professor at City since 2006.

Her philosophy of professorship is influenced by her history.

“I grew up in a multi-cultural society. It seems natural for me to be at City. It’s multi-faceted.

Truthfully, I like being here over anywhere else,” she says.

Between her paintings and lecturing, Professor Laurein is proud to present an upcoming workshop to individuals within the Math Center. She is currently corroborating with the Center along with her honor students on the history of math, a topic that fascinates her.

Be sure to visit the Math Center on Dec. 9 for the presentation.

“If anyone reports a possession or seen UFOs or experienced an alien abduction or possession by an [immaterial entity], we’re there,” said Isis Mubutu, president of the public chapter of the Pacific Organization for the Study of Supernatural Events (POSSE). “We investigate anything out of the normal.”

Recent investigations conducted by POSSE have been the Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery.

Mubutu and Josef Shannon, vice-president, believe that what makes POSSE special is that the group takes the empirical approach in their field investigations.

“We try to control variables,” said Mubutu. “We take various equipment when we investigate a site, and we try to compare (data) caught.”

Mubutu said this method of “verifiable comparison” helps to ensure there is “no tampering” of the data.

But so far the group hasn’t had much luck in their field investigations. Mubutu and Shannon said that in a recent outing to El Campo Santo Cemetery, the group’s equipment--a Mini-DV camcorder, an HD camcorder with nightvision capability, two digital point-and-shoot cameras, a 35mm film camera, and two digital audio recorders--all stopped functioning.

“All our camcorders and cameras died exactly the same time,” Shannon said. “And we just installed new batteries.”

Shannon and Mubutu attributed the uncooperative cameras as a sign that an “unknown presence” did not want to be disturbed.

“You’ve got to get information from everywhere. Scientific. We do time logs. Video logs. Episodic logs,” Shannon added.

Mubutu and Shannon both said that the club is in desperate need of sophisticated

equipment. The group takes donations and is currently selling T-shirts.

“We’re raising funds for higher echelons of equipment,” Mubutu said. “Stuff like multi meters and K2 meters which measure ambient temperature and electric current, digital thermometers, and infrared gear like the FLIR [pronounced “flair”--”forwardlooking infrared”] camera would be nice.”

“In the spring of next year, we’re trying to negotiate the investigation of a Golden Hill house, and a house in La Mesa, and we plan to have a three or four-day weekend field trip to a ghost town such as Bodie, near Yosemite Park,” said Mubutu, about POSSE’s future plans.

“I want unseen and untouched ghost towns to investigate,” said Mubutu, who sometimes peruses realestate ads of ghost towns for sale. “POSSE doesn’t want to investigate ghost towns rigged for tourists.”

Mubutu adds that POSSE is “community-oriented,” sponsoring many events on campus, and will be involved in a voter-registration drive organized by the Associated Student Government.

Before the end of the semester, POSSE is planning a holiday season fund-raising event on Gorton Quad, and will be selling T-shirts, novelties, mugs and ceramics and snacks in addition to having contests where the grand prize will be ocean cruise tickets.

Mubutu says her club POSSE is always welcoming new members from both the student body and faculty, especially those who specialize in such diverse fields from “physics to parapsychology.”

Check out www.posseofsandiego.ning.com or call (619) 825-9959 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Top ten lists for season bliss From booking to destination, some helpful travel tips

By VANESSA GOMEZ

you have to bring gifts, carry them on with you.

This year I’ll celebrate six years with a major airline carrier as a flight attendant. After five hectic holiday seasons watching travelers desperate to simplify their travel experience, here are a few tips that might alleviate some travel woes.

3. When packing, maximize suitcase space by rolling your clothes and stacking the bundles on top of each other. Fold your bulky items lengthwise once, like sweaters or jeans, and lay them on top last.

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1. Buying tickets as soon as possible is key. The cheapest days to buy tickets are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Check the actual airline websites before booking on major search engines, such as Travelocity or Orbitz.

4. When you pack for your trip, forget multiple pairs of designer boots or full-size bottles of shampoo. Liquid and shoes are the heaviest items you can pack.

Wear one pair of boots that work with all your packed clothing and sport the coat as well to free up space.

2. Before you leave, remember to ship gifts ahead of time. Don’t gift wrap your presents if you bring them with you; airport security will just open them. If

5. Set your Ziploc quart-size bag up for success. Buy mini-travel bottles and make sure to follow the 3-ounce rule per bottle. Don’t forget hand sanitizer, earplugs,

eyeshades and moisturizer for a more comfortable flight. Most drugstores have a travel-size toiletry section.

6. Don’t check valuables or medicine ever. If you can help it, don’t check anything. Always carry a set of spare clothes in your carry on. Luggage tends to get lost during the holiday season.

print our your ticket at home or at the station.

9. Interested in road tripping

it? Try and carpool with buddies and split the gas. Trunk space will save you the hassle of security at airports. Always make sure to double-check the maintenance of your car to ensure safe travels.

10. Most importantly, remember that at times it will feel like everyone is trying to visit Uncle John or Grandma Sue, and that’s because they are. Expect flights, trains and highways to be at maximum capacity. Allow extra travel time all around and make sure to exercise that holiday good will to your fellow neighbor.

7. If space permits, throw a granola bar or a piece of fruit in your carry on. Some airlines charge for both beverages and snacks, and airport food can leave your wallet empty.

8. If you’re staying in California for the holidays, consider the train if you have yet to purchase a ticket. Amtrak allows you to purchase online in advance and

Christmas Ten easy gifts to make on a budget Movies

By BRI HEATH

By OLIVIA HOLT City Times

Snowed in, probably not in San Diego, but maybe it’s a chilly winter night? Maybe the H1N1 virus has struck and you’re stuck in bed, or maybe you just want to enjoy an evening in with a good Christmas-themed movie? Here are ten of my favorite Christmas movies, from family classics to love stories, that I’ve enjoyed over the years.

n “A Christmas Story” (1983) n “Elf” (2003) n “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) n “Bad Santa” (2003) n “The Nightmare before Christmas” (1993)

n “Love Actually” (2003)

Need easy gift ideas? Something that will work for just about anyone? Why not try making them? Here’s a list of gift ideas that are easy to find, easy to make and easy on your wallet.

A few herbs that accent your chosen oil(s), such as: vanilla bean powder or lavender oil,

Simple Scrapbook Boutique is a program for your computer that helps you create scrapbooks of any photos. Search for it in the search box.

You will need: A container, such as a glass bottle with a cork, lock or some other kind of lid. (You may find this at craft or hobby stores or online sites like www.candlesandsupplies.com, under apothecary jars).

Epsom or sea salt (half portions of each mixed together is allowable).

Some kind of herb oil (lavender, bergamot, rose etc. These can be found in tobacco shops, some Walgreens or similar stores, pagan or wiccan shops or online.)

1 cup salt(s) 1 tablespoon oil(s) Desired amount of chosen herbs

Pour salt and oil into bowl and mix until oil coats most or all salt. Spread out evenly onto wax paper and place in sunny area to dry. Once salt is dried, pour into a new bowl with your herbs and mix it up. It doesn’t need to be well-mixed, as long as the herbs don’t all sit in one spot. Put into container, put lid on and decorate with ribbon (optional).

3. Homemade Tea

2. Homemade Bath Salts

n “Home Alone” (1990)

n “The Family Man” (2000)

Some wax paper

1. A Scrapbook on www.apple.com

n “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

(1966)

n “Jingle All the Way”(1996)

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You will need: Some desired herbs (such as jasmine, vanilla and hibiscus)

dried orange peel and cinnamon for bergamot or green tea leaves or (pepper)mint for rose oil. These can be found at stores like Sprouts, Henry’s, pagan or wiccan shops, herbal shops or online.)

A ribbon to tie around the container (optional) For each container (amounts may vary depending on container size and desired scent strength):

Reusable or personal tea bags (best found at stores like Sprouts or online at sites like www.amazon.com) Container for tea bags (paper boxes tend to work best) Mix together desired amount of herbs and put into tea bags. Put bags into container. Decorate any way you like.

4. Candles and Soaps

making kits at hobby or craft stores, or visit sites such as www.candletech.com for different recipes and ideas on making them.

5. “Mirrorscapes” These are nice portraits my mom and I started doing awhile back.

You will need: A mirror of appropriate size for your project (preferably with a frame) Some bits of broken glass (reflective is especially nice) (optional) Some (transparent) glass paint Paint brush(es) Some super glue, glass glue or hot glue and a glue gun What to do: Clean the mirror thoroughly, and then glue the bits of (optional) glass randomly onto the reflective surface (if you have bits from another mirror, place the reflective side up). Paint any crazy design you want onto the mirror, around or on the bits of glass.

6. (Loose) Incense You will need: Charcoal tabs

See GIFTS, page 13

Buy candle-making or soap-

Holiday activities around San Diego

By ERNESTO LOPEZ City Times

Looking for some traditional Holiday activities?

Then you are in the perfect city, because

San Diego has it all. Take a look at the list of activities and events that will help you get into the perfect Holiday spirit with your loved one, friends and family.

Ice Skating 1. Outdoor Rink at Horton Square

This is located in Horton Plaza at 225 Broadway Circle; they will remain open until Jan. 1, 2010.

Adults pay $12, and part of the proceeds will benefit the center for cancer and blood disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital.

2. Skating by the Sea Hotel del Coronado transforms their Windsor Lawn, located steps from the sand, into an ice skating rink from Nov. 23 to Jan. 3, costing you between $20 and $25, including shoes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of San Diego.

3. Ice Skating with Shamu From Nov. 21 - Jan. 3, get your skates on and get ready to glide under SeaWorld’s Tree

of Lights to celebrate the season.

In addition to a 5,000 sq. ft. ice rink, there will also be a special toddler rink for kids 3 and under.

Skate rentals will be an additional cost to park admission.

Performances 4. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” The Old Globe Theater presents America’s favorite holiday fable, back for its 12th year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe stage. The show runs Nov. 21 to

See TOWN, page 13

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‘Learn a different language, get a new soul’ Language Day brings cultural awareness to City students in Gorton Quad with educational performances

By VANESSA GOMEZ City Times

Top: Rocio Carrera, left, joins language professor Maria Romero-Huerta on the floor, as they stomp and spin to the rhythm of the flamenco guitar.

Left: The Paloma Aragon dancers twirl in unison colorfully dressed for the City audience.

According to a Czech proverb, when you “learn a new language,” you “get a new soul.”

Maybe City students didn’t trade in their souls for new ones, but they definitely got a peek into the souls of other cultures from around the world on Dec. 2.

The Language Day in Gorton Quad heightened cultural awareness on campus with ethnic foods, colorful flags, and various performances from both students and professional artists.

Germany, Russia, Spain, Colombia and France were just some of the countries represented at this lively event.

Participants of the event included representatives from World Cultures, Language Clubs, Study Abroad Programs, and the Languages department. Rosalinda Sandoval, the Languages department chair, headed the event and was thrilled with the successful turnout.

“I’m very happy with the amount of support we've had from Student Affairs,” Sandoval mentioned. “Today’s performances have been very colorful and it's a great opportunity to have so many cultures get together.”

This celebration’s food offerings went without a hitch as Sandoval noted that they used private vendors and donated food to enrich the experience.

The Paloma Aragon Dance Academy gave the audience a taste of Spain with a very passionate and colorful flamenco performance. Rocio Carrera, who also goes by Paloma Aragon, is the owner of the dance academy.

“This is our third year performing,” Carrera said. “We love it here…(City) is very welcoming and we love the ethnic variety at City College.”

Carrera joined another dancer on the floor, twirling and stomping to the flamenco guitar played by Carrera’s husband, Oscar Aragon.

Carrera’s group gave four different performances as the crowd clapped and cheered along.

The Arabic cultures were well rep-

“We love it here…(City) is very welcoming and we love the ethnic variety at City College.”

-Rocio Carrera,

Owner of Paloma Aragon Dance Academy resented with Mohamed Haji Hassan, a computer technology and Arabic student, offering Language Day participants their names written in Arabic. Tarciana Quantz, an Arabic belly dancer, really fired up the crowd with her gyrating hips and numerous sparkle costume changes.

Quantz, a Brazilian that also performs as a samba dancer, has been dancing for over 17 years all over the world.

“I fell in love with traditional Arabic dancing,” Quantz said in a Portuguese accent. “I feel that when you want to learn something, you must go to the source, so I thought, ‘I’m going to Egypt.’”

Quantz performed with many props, including a full-sized candelabra complete with lit candles mounted on her head. She explained that the headdress is traditionally used in wedding ceremonies. Quantz also twirled canes that originally were used only by men to symbolize a combat dance that she described as “a theatrical dance.”

At one point Quantz invited audience members to join her, and physical therapy major Yazan Haddad was quick to oblige with dance moves of his own. Anjali Goel, a liberal studies student, also joined Quantz.

American Indian Studies student Arturo Tisnado performed traditional songs in Nahuatl dressed in traditional garb.

The day concluded with a jazz and tap performance by City Dance students arranged by Kristin Arcidiaco.

Photos by ERNESTO LOPEZ City Times

Above: Tarciana Quantz, a professional belly dancer, dons a silver candelabra, complete with lit candles, typically used for wedding ceremonies.

Upper Left: Mohamed Haji Hassan, computer technology and Arabic studies student, writes names for students in Arabic calligraphy.

Bottom Left: Yazan Haddad, a physical therapy student, explains Arabic culture to a fellow City student.

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‘Battle Studies’ leaves us blue

Cine Italia arriva a San Diego

By BRITTANY JOHNSON City Times

Blues musician takes a step back from hard-hitting riffs to release an out-ofcharacter pop album American blues/rock musician John Mayer has the “swoon factor.” With a raspy growl for a

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voice and a distressed, faraway glaze in his eyes, Mayer manages to attract love interests like Hollywood heavyweights Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Simpson.

After impressing leading ladies and landing numerous guest spots on albums with music legends such as Eric Clapton and B.B. King, Mayer’s latest album “Battle Studies” may fall short in attracting anyone at all.

The fourth studio album takes on the sometimes-crushing matters of the heart, including war stories of succumbing to lust, the devastation of separation and the instability of love.

While Mayer could be branded as “Dave Matthews Light” when reviewing his initial albums, he had succeeded in evolving his acoustic guitar ballads to heavy blues jams. However, “Battle Studies” is a far departure from his blues side project, “John Mayer Trio,” and the album lacks

CARLOS MAIA City Times T.S. Monk’s jazz trio played to a sold-out audience at the Saville Theatre on Nov. 10. Son of legendary posthumous pianist, Thelonious Monk, the left-handed drummer held his own (drumsticks) with the help of a pianist (Sergio Salvatore) and an upright bassist (Hamilton Price). Playing jazz, what is known by many as “America’s classical music,” the trio shined.

T.S. Monk peforms to a sold-out crowd

By JOHN BALCHAK City Times

Whether playing drums or speaking at the mic , T.S. Monk is a master communicator.

He demonstrated these talents during a sold-out performance at the Saville theater on Nov. 10. The concert, presented by campus radio station KSDS, blended the sparse, elemental jazz of his trio with some entertaining and inspiring oratory between numbers.

Monk, who is capable of many different styles and had a dance hit with “Bon Bon

Vie” in 1980, choose the classic jazz idiom for this show, reminiscent of the music of his father, piano legend Thelonious Monk.

The savvy trio included young instrumentalists Sergio Salvatore on piano and L.A. bassist Hamilton Price. Monk, seated at a basic four-piece drum set, lead them through jazz standards such as “Jean Marie” by Ronnie Mathews and some of his father’s work.

“Thelonious Monk compositions stick in your head,” he related to an enthusiastic audience.

Monk, a left handed player, interjected several solos, demonstrating tight chops on the drums and triple-stroking on the ride cymbal. He then turned the stage over to “young talent” Salvatore. The deft pianist took listeners on a ride with his amazing ability, displaying both technical virtuosity and emotional vocabulary.

During breaks from the music, Monk emerged from behind his set to engage the audience, including those

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International films are welcomed again to the San Diego area, and this time the Italian Film Festival featured more than just movies- it was a chance for culture and exposure to meet with open arms.

The San Diego Italian Film Festival encourages the Italian culture for the third year in a row.

Films were held nightly from Oct. 16 through Nov. 7. The films were shown at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park with the exception of the Nov. 6 movie showing at the Birch North Park Theater.

The event gathered people from all cultures and backgrounds. Attendees where heard speaking Italian throughout the theater and in English with subjects regarding Italy.

According to the San Diego Italian Film Festival, their goal this year was ambitious: “To make San Diego a high spot for Italian culture.”

This year’s festival featured recently released Italian films by internationally acclaimed award-winning directors. All films included English subtitles.

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Peppe Voltarelli, actor/musician/composer, played his eponymous film at the San Diego Italian Film Festival.

Christian album ‘Memento Mori’ is ‘emo’ “Memento mori,” according to Answers.com, means a reminder of death or mortality, or a reminder of human failures or errors. The original Latin phrase was used two ways; the first was “be mindful of dying,” and the second, “remember to die.” The second version of the Latin phrase was whispered in a general’s ear before a march.

Flyleaf’s newest album,

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“Memento Mori” was released Nov. 10. The name alone is interesting enough for the christian alternative rock band, namely because of the amount of Christian influence they use in their music. However, the name is

almost perfect for the music - if you don’t think about the fact that it’s supposed to be christian-influenced.

The biggest symbol used to represent memento mori is a death’s head, or a human skull, and rightly so when you think about the album’s best song, “Missing,” which says “something’s missing in me/I felt it deep within me/as lovers left me

‘On the Move’ performed by students and faculty

By BRITTANY JOHNSON City Times

The City College Dance department’s students and faculty are “On the Move” for their latest concert at the Saville Theatre Dec. 4 and 5.

In preparation, “13 student choreographers auditioned, and seven made the cut,” said Alicia Rincon, Head of Dance and Co-Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

The choreographers work on their pieces’ spacing and technique with faculty members preparing for the show. Finally, they work with Carol Whaley, the costume designer, who will help the students with wardrobe.

The concert encompasses many different styles of dance.

“Moving to a hip-hop beat,” the students use their “modern impressions and the sights and sounds of a new generation,” according to the flyer. These different dance styles combine to create the dance department’s student and faculty concert.

to bleed alone.”

Although this sounds incredibly emo, it’s true. Many people feel when someone they love leaves them it’s breaking them apart. Many also feel as though something’s missing in their life, and they don’t know what it is, they just know it’s not there.

Another song that’s relatable is “This Close.” The chorus starts out with”I don’t know who I am

The film ‘Amelia’ tells the personal life of the title character, but fails to depict her skills as an aviator

Movie Review Donna Maranto

Students and faculty practice for “On the Move” during the dress rehearsal in the Saville Theatre on Dec. 3. The performances, which took place on Dec. 4 and 5, included a mixture of dances from salsa to modern to racy heart-pumping pieces.

“This is a great opportunity for the students to share the stage with experienced faculty choreographers,” Rincon said.

When asked what Rincon is most looking forward to, she replied, “The great student work. Not to downplay the

dance faculty amazing choreographic talent, but the students only have the fall semester to create their dance pieces and audition them for the fall dance concert.”

The students have been

See MOVE, page 14

See EMO, page 14

Gere and Swank light up screen in ‘Amelia’

Starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere, “Amelia” is a highly romanticized depiction of Amelia Earhart -- the famous aviatrix who captivated the world in the 1930s with abilities to take to the skies

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anymore/not once in life have I been real/but I never felt this close before.”

Many people, especially teens and young adults, have no clue who they are. The lyrics speak of things that many people go through, just in a somewhat unconventional way.

One song that is good, but

in a very new and not-so-female occupation at the time- has hit the cinema.

The director, Mira Nair, has portrayed a delicate woman who captivated the world with charm and a modicum of dignity, but not with the prowess that allowed success. Here, Amelia is a poet, lover, model, entrepreneur, aggrandizer of fame and publicity; there is little represented to advance any proof that her skills earned her fame.

The film is quietly taken with

the serendipity in the rather stark similarity of Hilary Swank to Amelia Earhart. This alone sells the movie. While the biography of a worthy individual in the historical arena is seriously underplayed, the charm and talent of Swank and Gere captivate us.

After reading some of the books published in her regards, it seemed almost amusing that GP (George Palmer Putman) was portrayed as a forgiving and dutiful lover, condescending to her often flirtations with other men.

Why was there no mention of his wife? OR no mention of the divorce, which freed him to ask Amelia to marry him? Amelia, according to Fred Goerner, the journalist who made extensive (and I mean extensive) investigations into her life and disappearance, states that her letters indicate that her involvement with him was business, the relationship coming only after his divorce.

The technical endeavors, while offering the big “plus” to moviegoers (really taking to the skies and avoiding all graphic arts as input) are not enough to bring this movie to the heights that were possible.

All the pleasant aspects of

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Entering 2010 unsure Urbanalities By Michele Suthers After many endless days and nights spent studying or working on homework, most City students look forward to the end of the year as a time to breathe and enjoy holiday festivities with their loved ones. Students only have yet to conquer finals and exert a little more energy to make the grade.

Here at City Times, we find ourselves reflecting on the past fall semester, looking for reoccurring themes that will carry us into the New Year.

After perusing our issues for this fall, we found that the majority of our headlines were dominated by programs and students affected by budget cuts.

Our first taste this semester of the budget crisis came with the news of a tuition price hike and the Inspiration Point shuttle service being pulled. While some said it was a necessary change to save programs from being cut, others didn’t agree with the state’s decisions.

We began to see students voice their opinions and fight back at numerous protest rallies. One of the first rallies this semester united City, Mesa, and Miramar students and faculty at City College, with over 600 protesters in attendance.

Another protest followed, where students marched from City College to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office in San Diego. The administration responded by hosting an open forum to discuss the budget deficit and the threat of “Budgetzilla” looming over the community colleges.

Faculty unions fired back with a budget cut march to the governor’s office, also stating their concerns of staff being cut and not replaced.

After toting colorful signs and shouting powerful words all over San Diego, City was still not able to escape additional cuts being made.

To round out the semester, the cosmetology program was hit hard when it was announced that the night program would be phased out, DSPS would be losing additional funding and winter

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City Times Editorial Board intersession was completely canceled leaving classes over break no longer an option.

With the spring schedule available now, and classes quickly filling up, what do students have to look forward to? Should we enter 2010 with uncertainty and anticipation of further cuts? Are we to think that our voices fall on deaf ears?

All we can do as City students is be prepared for anything. Make sure to register for classes as early as possible.

Don’t slack on paying your fees or risk being dropped from those vital classes. Don’t assume that you’ll be able to crash classes; the reality is most classes will be wall to wall with students hoping for a seat.

Also stay on top of announcements about additional cuts.

Knowledge truly is power, and staying informed on new developments about cancelled classes or fee changes.

Mostly importantly, keep asking the hard questions.

Why are cuts happening?

Where is the fee increase money going? Student voice is the most powerful tool we have to save our education and ensure our successful futures.

A stolen radio for the holidays It was the Tuesday morning before Thanksgiving. As usual, I was running late for work and counting the days until my move from Carlsbad to North Park, where I serve patrons their morning java jolt.

Around 5:35 a.m., I zipped up my jacket, grabbed my keys and rushed out the door toward my beat-up ‘91 Acura Integra. It was still dark and I remember the cold wind slapping my face and stinging my teary eyes; I thought it odd that I could see my breath when I exhaled.

At the time, all I cared for was the hot air blasting at my feet and face from the vents of my car.

Growing up in San Diego, one is spoiled by constant sunny weather, so the mild change was enough for me to more than notice.

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My family back east takes pleasure in letting me know that they’d still be wearing T-shirts in the weather I complain about.

Yes, but this is the first sign of the holidays, isn’t it? I’m excited by change, no matter how small.

I unlocked my car, started the engine and immediately turned

the heater on full-blast. Without looking, I reached toward the radio, but my hand kept going forward.

When I looked I saw nothing but black; my hand had disappeared into the hole. I reached up and turned the light on in my car and there it was, or rather, wasn’t.

Neatly stolen was my CD player and deck. Nothing else was out of place. Every CD case, cigarette box, book and empty water bottle was exactly in the same messy order as I left it the night before.

The player wasn’t ripped, but politely unplugged and lifted from my car as if the perp cared that I would be able to replace it. Jerk.

It’s one thing to steal from the rich to give to the poor, but when you’re robbing the poor to

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Reflection on the year that has been with no regrets As I look back to the year that has been I can’t help to be unbelievably thankful that the year is almost over… Just a few more weeks until the New Year celebrations begin and I am über excited.

I know that things such as bills, work, school (my single status), will remain the same with the coming new year. But I can’t help but feel a sense of renewal whenever the New Year approaches.

I see it as a chance of starting anew, an opportunity to do things differently and to try new things.

I’m very aware that the slate isn’t swiped clean, but just having the idea of a do-over gives me some comfort.

I feel as if I get to do another January but only do it differently than the year before. Perhaps with less mistakes and a little

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more fun.

The New Year also makes me reflect and look back. I’m the type of person that doesn’t look back, I try to move forward, but the beginning of a New Year forces me to look back just once and begin to look at what I could do

differently.

We all make mistakes, but I am a strong believer that one should learn from those mistakes. I try not to make the same mistake twice, however, in the end, I am human and “to err is human.”

I know I made many mistakes this year, some of which the repercussions of those mistakes will be with me for years to come, but I wouldn’t change a thing if I was somehow magically given the chance.

I learned from those mistakes and they have changed me in many different ways: emotionally, mentally, my perspective and point of view and even some physical changes were made.

There’s always good to every year and with the good comes the bad. What one decides to focus

on is entirely up to the individual.

I for one choose to look at both.

I have to look at the good that I did this year and the good that happened to me as well as the bad. From there, I can pick this and that from the year that has passed and choose what to apply to the next year and what to change.

Regardless of the year that has been, I am so thankful for it. So much good and so much bad has happened that I leave it a much stronger person.

I’m thankful for my optimism and positive attitude, my will to go on when others would’ve given up, my emotional strength and wisdom, and the amazing friends in my life that have been there for me when I needed them.

As I write these words there’s

a sense of nostalgia and whimsy that I can’t help but smile as I look back at everything. The music, the troubles and tribulations, the friends and nights out, the arguments and bickering, the hardships and the good times, the overall ying and yang of the year that has passed.

Yes, as the year ends there’s a sense of fun and excitement, but also a sense of mourning. Looking back, I feel confident that I have no regrets in the things that I have done. I have learned so much that I can’t help to feel excited for the year to come.

Thanks you everyone for reading and my best wishes to all in the transition to the New Year.

It’s been a ride, but it’s time to get off from this one and move on to the next one.

Editorial response to ‘strange and curious impulses’ It does not come as any surprise that such impulses actually exist. You see, I am one of those persons who, for some inexplicable reason, are on the receiving end of such recurring impulses.

And not for some short time either. One time (age 8) I was standing in my friend’s front yard, and a neighbor girl walked over to me, squared her shoulders and slapped me right across the face with enough ferocity so as to think I had insulted her mother.

I hadn’t. I absorbed the shock of it, and slapped her back.

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She then returned her original action, whereupon I also returned mine. It could have gone on all afternoon however, people were gathering about.

To this day, I have never found out why this girl, whom I had never even spoken to before, did this to me.

Almost the same thing happened in the park once, only it was a whole group of girls who

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been standing innocently and been the brunt of some unusual attack, am I too short for the tolerance of some people — too quiet?

What I do find unusual is that my name is also Donna. Have we “Donnas” fallen on some sort of opposite sides of the invisible spectrum that divides creatures into their infinite space in the universe??

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an occasional smile the end to all creative processes? And what sent you that way and me this?

I am glad too about the Halloween costume, for I as well sewed a Halloween costume and donned an elaborate disguise to protect me from hollow spaces, black nights and lonely hallways.

Although it was not for my grandson, niece or nephew, I am sure the same impulse would have again caught the strange and addled part of your mind, perhaps because of the clumsy nature of my attempt to protect the unprotectable.

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Are prisons more important than an education?

Some of us are running from class to class trying to crash, only to find out that there’s no room, and that we’re not the only ones, but rather there’s a whole coalition of us; some 20,000 wait-listed this semester alone It’s been said that a government’s budget is not only a statement of priorities, but also a reflection of a society’s values.

We’re all aware of the budget cuts recently.

Many of us have suffered at the hands of politicians in Sacramento making decisions for us that have adversely affected us. Some of us have been at the mercy of the financial aid office, trying to hustle up enough money to go to school.

Some of us are running from class to class trying to crash, only to find out that there’s no room, and that we’re not the only ones, but rather there’s a whole coalition of us; some 20,000 wait-listed this semester alone. And why?

Why has higher education taken such a huge hit? One main reason is prison.

According to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, “for the first time the state will spend more on incarcerating inmates than on educating students in its public universities.”

Did you know that between 1984 and 1996 California built one university and in the same time frame built 21 prisons?

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Those figures paint a pretty good picture of our values. It seems as a state we put more value on incarceration rather than education. It doesn’t just seem that way. It is that way.

Take the Cal Grant award for example.

This year, the Commission received more than 100,000 applications, and was only able to hand out 11,000 awards.

The Cal Grant B competitiveness award’s maximum amount for college freshmen is $1,551 for the entire school year. Seems generous right?

Until we compare it with how much the

‘Here’s what I have to say Mr. Blogger: I do. I care’ ‘”Who the (expletive) cares if (a gay man) wants to cruise a restroom?” said an angry gay blogger. “Isn’t there a rapist or a child molester or a thief or a murderer out there to catch? This kind of ‘sting operation’ is just a witch hunt.”’ This quote was used for an article titled “Police target ‘cruising’ at City” in the news section of the paper’s October 20th issue.

Well, here’s what I have to say Mr. Blogger: I do. I care, very much.

Yes, there are rapists, child molesters, thieves, and murderers that are important to catch too, and whilst you and some others may believe cruising isn’t as bad as rape, molestation, robbery or murder - it really isn’t your call.

That’s up to the person being offended.

Some people think rape is a hundred times worse than cruising. Some, not so much…

Personally, I feel it’s about twice as bad.

That doesn’t make cruising any better, though.

Some might call someone who feels their cruising experience is almost as bad as a rape victim’s a wuss - but you can’t measure someone else’s problems. It doesn’t really work that way.

A person should have the right to be able to go into a restroom and do their business, without worrying someone may try to obtain sex from them.

Sure, I get some people aren’t out yet for their own personal reasons, but to force someone into an uncomfortable situation that could potentially scar one for life?

Doesn’t really sound good to me either.

I don’t feel just because someone’s worried another will find out that they’re gay, for whatever reason, gives them the right to cruise restrooms - especially not at a college.

Places like SDCC are supposed to be

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How much could this person possible get for my radio? Twenty, may $25? Yeah, I hope you get your $25 dollars worth of dope or, at least, some money to buy your kids Christmas presents, you cheap bastard.

I hope you take your coffee black, like your soul, you scoundrel. I hope you catch the swine flu.

Was this my fault for leaving the faceplate on? “You should have taken the faceplate off,” a coworker said to me.

She said it as if the deed was inevitable if I didn’t. And here I thought I lived in a safely gated Carlsbad community.

Now where does it say in the law books that it’s OK to rob some one if he or she leaves the faceplate on? I want to see it.

I got to thinking about the rise of petty

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more than simply an educational facility.

Schools come with nurses, (usually) good teachers, and counselors - who are there to help provide a safe learning place for people.

Yeah, a problem with the undercover operation and with telling people about cruising is homophobia, unfortunately, there’s not much too be done about that isn’t already occurring.

Homophobia isn’t going to just “magically go away”, like so many wish it would.

I myself am one-half (probably the lesser) of a lesbian relationship.

One day I kiss my girlfriend on the sidewalk and hear someone say “aww,” then turn around to find another (straight) couple staring directly at us.

A different day, I kiss her on the trolley (late at night, I might add). The next thing I know, some lady is cursing at us about being inappropriate, and yelling about how we should have a bedroom to do that in.

And what was the consensual kiss like?

It was nothing more than a peck on the lips for about 2 whole seconds. People are trying to dissipate homophobia, but one of the many reasons it’s such a big problem is because people cruise.

It turns people off - making some think that all gays are like that, which just isn’t true. I wish homophobia didn’t exist, truly, but the sad thing is that it does.

That’s why people who don’t want to be out, should probably think about finding some other way to hook up, especially than in a college bathroom. theft in the San Diego area. The Walgreens next door to my bustling little coffee shop was robbed several times in the same month, sometimes in broad daylight.

Is the Great Recession plaguing unemployed citizens so much that they have to steal from those, who would otherwise be less fortunate than them? Or is it some bottom feeder who doesn’t care either way?

I happen to think that if the latter was the case, then my CD player would have been ripped out and my cigarettes stolen.

It could also be The Panic of the holidays, but I really don’t know. All I know is that whoever did it knew exactly what he or she was doing.

During the quiet drive on Highway 5 South, I noticed much more than I would have under normal musical circumstances.

I witnessed one of the most beautiful sunrises I have ever seen. The red glow formed a halo around the commercial buildings along the road; it almost seemed as though they were swallowed in one giant, swelled flame.

Instead of the sun rising, it felt like the earth was sinking.

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state spends on incarcerating an inmate for one year. Tax-payers are paying roughly $48,000 per year per inmate.

One might think that we are spending all that money on a good cause, but the sad truth is that we’re not.

The state is not investing any money on rehabilitation. The bulk of that money is going to correctional officers, who make more than $70,000 a year.

If the $5.7 billion we spend on prison every single year was doing anything positive, then statistics would show us that, but they’re not. The Prison Policy Initiative Web site shows us that California has the worst recidivism rate in the country and San Diego has the worst recidivism rate in the state. That means that 8 out of 10 inmates go back to prison after getting

released.

We are investing taxpayer dollars on locking people up in cages with no emphasis on rehabilitation.

This is down right wrong, when students can’t receive financial aid because the budget is being slashed or when support programs like EOPS can no longer help students buy books because there’s just no money.

Paul Pfingst, former San Diego Prosecutor, said “The sentencing laws in California are incoherent. The only people that can change the sentencing laws in California are the voters.”

Change is what we need for our future and for our education. It’s been said that the key to freedom is education. It’s time we stop using that key to lock people up.

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the intensity and brutal lyrics about love Mayer brought us in “Continuum.”

Fans are left wondering where the hardhitting vocals are, as Mayer’s crooning words remain mostly absent for the majority of the album.

Some examples of Mayer taking a step in the opposite direction include “Half of My Heart,” featuring sticky sweet blondede jour Taylor Swift. Bringing in young Swift to throw in some back-up lyrics defi-

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nitely swings the musician’s album to the other side of the spectrum towards mainstream pop.

A solid stable of Mayer’s music is honesty in love, but bluntly defending getting high in “Who Says”? Sure, numerous musicians admit to extracurricular drug use, but when Mayer questions, “Who says I can’t get stoned…” is he alienating his anti-drug audience or merely showing he’s not a spineless male conquered by women?

“Battle Studies” doesn’t completely crash and burn, as Mayer does have a couple highlights to satisfy the post live blues “Where the Light Is” crowd.

“Heartbreak Warfare” starts off the album strong and gives us a taste of his a sunny area. Once dry, place charcoal tab in container and then put incense mix on top. (The tab is for the giftee to burn the incense on.)

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Tickets are between $10 and $15. For times and ticket sales, contact the ticket booth at (619)233-3060.

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Dec. 27. For tickets log onto www.theoldglobe.org/tickets 5. “The Nutcracker” Come watch Clara take a magical journey with her Nutcracker prince through dancing snowflakes performed by the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Performances.

It will show from Dec. 6 to Dec. 20 at the

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The donation suggestions ranged from $5 to $8 and tickets were available at the door.

Audiences were greeted by the Executive Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, Victor Laruccia, who spoke about encouraging the transition of Italian/American culture.

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6.”Traditions of Christmas” This presentation by the East County Performing Arts Center features musical numbers, dancers, a live orchestra and favorite Christmas traditions. There are also guest appearances from Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch, Charlie Brown and, of course, Santa. The address is 1545 Pioneer Way in El Cajon. Tickets start at $18; call the box office at (619)440-2277.

older sounds, similar to those of “Room For Squares,” his debut album. Mayer shows us both desperation and tenacity in a failing relationship when he proclaims “I don’t care if we don’t sleep at all tonight/let’s just fix this whole thing now.”

“Assassin” tells the story of Mayer as a murderous Casanova who’s finally met his match in the game of love. Starting off soft and mysterious, this track revs up the guitar “Assassin” probably depicts the best example of raw honestly from Mayer. He claims to be in “over his head” when the women assassin sweeps him off his feet.

Mayer also gives us a sultry, sexy ballad in “Edge of Desire,” where he throws his insecurities on the line to woo

his lady into bed.

Mayer’s cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire,” made available on the deluxe edition of “Battle Studies” would have rounded out the album better as Mayer takes on this haunting cover with the long soulful coos he is famous for.

Mayer may have thrown his talent into quickly creating a mainstream album, but as for the rest of his fans, (and maybe even Jennifer Aniston) we’ll be waiting for the next heart-wrenching blues album, and hoping that he can attract us back with that “swoon factor.”

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Visit sites like www.jewelrymall.com to learn (with instructional videos) how to make anything from earrings to watches.

Take items like fake or real flowers (arranged on floral foam or in a bouquet), candies or chocolates, and alcohol (if receiver is 21 or over). You can also use specialty items (such as meats, cheeses, mini coffees, teas or hot chocolate - you can even use items above, like candles, soaps, and incense) and arrange them in a basket. Decorate it however you choose.

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7. “The 38th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights” On Dec. 13 and 20, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.., see over 100 boats, all decked out in lighted glory, while they cruise a 7.5 mile route.

8. Ocean Beach residents visit 4729 Newport Ave. to see the Olson family’s gift to the community as their home’s lights are synchronized to Music on FM 89.7.

During the month of Dec., they operate Monday - Thursday, and Sunday from 6

9. Tierrasanta: This home light display is a labor of love for Randy Schimka, whose sons both are autistic. The impressive Christmas lights are a way to connect with his son, Brandon, who responds to the lights. 5306 Belardo Drive, through Dec. 28.

10. East San Diego: 1523 48th St. - off Federal Blvd. & 48th St. Arron Christmas Lane. Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

ships. “There are some incredible scholarships, it’s too late know for Spring 2010, but for Fall 2010 there is something called the Benjamin A. Gilman’s Scholarship, it’s sponsored by the Federal Government to help students study abroad who normally wouldn’t be able too,” said Froehlich. Students can be awarded 3,000 to 5,000 dollars

and the San Diego Foundation also provides scholarships.

The deadline for fall programs is in April. To find out more about the scholarship visit www.IIE.org/gilman. Students can attain brochures, registrations forms, student conduct release forms and student information and release forms on all

the study abroad programs for Spring and Summer 2010 if you visit www. sdcity.edu/ studyabroad/ or contact Marion Froehlich at mfroehli@sdccd.edu or GoGlobal@ sdccd.edu.

Upcoming programs for Fall 2010 will include: Capetown, South Africa, Barcelona, Spain and London, England.

“We think we are Italian, and then we have friends and family who travel from Italy and question who we are,” Laruccia said. “It is important to bring life to our heritage.”

On Nov. 6 the film “La Vera Leggenda di Tony Vilar (The True Legend of Tony Vilar),” was shown in front of an almost sold out crowd at the Birch North Park Theater. Also in attendance was the film’s Director, Giuseppe Gagliardi, and actor, composer and musician, Peppe Voltarelli.

The Italian, MTV-like movie follows Voltarelli and friends across three conti-

nents in search of musical legend Tony Vilar. The audience laughed along to the dialogue and shuffled in their seats to the musical talents of Vilar and Voltarelli.

Laruccia commented on the film stating, “A love of all things Italian.”

After the film, Voltarelli performed a few blocks from the theater at Caffe’ Calabria to a sold out crowd. He is the founding member of “Il Parto delle Nuvole Pesanti” (The Birth of the Heavy Clouds), an Italian rock and Calabrian folk band from the 1990s.

The event ended on Nov. 7 with an evening of culture, food, music, friends, and film. The Gala featured the film “La Seconda Notte Di Nozze (The Second Wedding Night).”

Many community members attended several nights.

Juliana Costa, who spent her life growing up in Italy and now resides in San Diego, attends this event every year.

“It is a chance to speak some Italian and feel at home again,” Costa said. “I try to make it to as many screenings as possible.

I meet so many new Italian faces here too.

It amazes me at how large the Italian community is.”

In addition to the regularly scheduled film festival, the San Diego Italian Film Festival also showcases one Italian movie of today or a masterpiece of the past each month at the North Park Birch Theater.

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Correction In the Nov. 10 edition of City Times, the photo essay “It’s Harvest Time” on page 8 featured a caption that food was provided “by Mesa College’s culinary department.” The food was actually provided by Vince Margetta and City College Cafeteria. City Times regrets the error. It is the policy of City Times to clarify content or correct errors. Send them to the paper at the citytimes@ gmail.com or call (619)388-3880.

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City Times Across 3. Pumpkin Pie; 5. Macy’s; 6. Squanto; 7. Turkey; 8. Lincoln; 11. Chicago Down 1. Benjamin Franklin; 2. Thursday; 4. Mayflower; 9. Lions; 10. Sarah Hale

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City’s students aren’t complacent about the changes taking place.

“I didn’t take any (winter courses in the past), but I think they allow people good opportunities,” Eddie Perez said about intersession being cancelled.

In a recent e-mail, San Diego Community College District Chancellor, Constance Carroll said that cancelling intersession courses was a necessary step in order to avoid cutting the budget in other areas.

“The college presidents in our district felt it would be preferable to make class

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working diligently to prepare their pieces and worked on a tight rehearsal schedule.

The opportunity to showcase their talents to the community is a memorable one.

“They must work fast to develop their dances,” Rincon said. “The students quickly create an alliance between dancer and choreographer to share and develop the process of storyline, technique, and performance skills. This bond between performer and creator is the power that really connects with the audience.”

Rincon, director of the event, has prepared her students all semester for this performance. The students receive a letter grade based on their technique, effort, creativity, attendance, and professionalism.

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sadly will turn a lot of people away is “In The Dark.” In the song, lead vocalist, Lacey Mosely sings to Jesus, asking him to heal her.

That aside, the beginning of the song is interesting. Each line starts out almost serenade-like, and then changes to alternative, for about the first five lines, creating a nice dynamic that’s rarely seen in the music business.

When listening to the album, it becomes clear why Mosely is the lead singer. Her voice, not only beautiful, is capable of many sounds — from soft or sweet, to angry, to a “screamo” sound. Second best after Mosely is drummer James Culpepper, who rocks from extreme hard hits to soft ones

cuts by eliminating the intersession so that the spring semester would be able to go forward with as many classes as possible, offering the intersession courses would spread the classes too thin,” she said.

Carroll added that “the State has imposed a ‘workload adjustment’ on all community colleges in California. We are ‘downsized’ and restricted in how many classes (the district can) offer and how many students they could serve beyond which the State will not compensate (us).”

“Summer session would have a higher priority than intersession, in my opinion, since it is a discrete session that addresses students’ needs to make-up classes or to get a head-start on classes for transfer or other purposes,” Carroll said.

“I am always surprised at the creativity and tenacity the student choreographers bring to the rehearsal to take their ideas to fruition,”Rincon said.

“On the Move” provides an artistic night out for spectators of all ages and backgrounds. Rincon believes everyone should attend this event because, “Our students and faculty have so much to say concerning this world we live in. They have a story to tell and the passion to communicate it to the audience.” Rincon says the dancers will “demand your attention and give their love of this wonderful art form called dance.

They are the new generation!”

“On the Move” premieres Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. There will also be two shows on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Student, senior and military admission is $10; general admission is $15. For more information visit: www.sdcity.edu/savilletheater/events.asp or contact the dance department at (619) 388-3563. and all in-between.

Out of the 18 songs on the [extended] album, the worst is easily “Circle.” Not terrible throughout the entire song, its bad name falls mostly on one line: “…circle encircles the earth…” While this can create a nice picture, they could have come up with a better way of doing so.

Available as a regular album with 14 songs, or an extended with four bonus tracks, this is a good buy or gift for anyone who loves Christian music or rock. Those who don’t, however, may want to stick to getting the songs they like from somewhere such as Itunes or Amazon.com.

Many of the songs have more of a vague reference to religion, but a few of them do come right out and say it. Beyond that, however, the album is a great listen for just about anyone who likes any kind of rock.

Bri Heath is City Times’ distribution manager

The MusT see faMily evenT of The year!

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year, reminding students that they are supported by a large voting bloc and vowing that “politicians running for office will be confronted and protested.”

Chris Debauche attends Southwestern College and is the only student on the California Community College Board of Trustees. At the rally, he gave a charismatic speech, empowering supporters with the fact that, “the California Community College system is the largest higher education system in the world with 2.9 million students.”

Debauche pressed for attendees to, “take it to Sacramento.” When asked about the arrests of protesting students at UCLA, he said, “I support their efforts. If (cuts) get out of hand, there may be more arrests.”

During the time between speakers, students demonstrated their passion for the issue by chanting and waiving at passing cars, rapping at the mic about the state of human affairs, denouncing the enormous cost of state prisons and networking ideas for campus action.

The growing nature of college budget cut protests was summed up by City College ASG President David Campbell.

“We are letting everyone know that we are making our stand,”Campbell said.

“People need to take the time to protest and think about the future.”

The preceding press conference, held

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the cinematography seemed stretched across the screen to pacify an audience into accepting the relationships sans social tension that her world actually was caught up in at that time. No mention was made that she came close to becoming a doctor, or of her nursing occupations.

There has never been a lengthier search conducted in American history for

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tuned into the Jazz Live radio broadcast, with insightful monologue. He is also chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, “The largest jazz education organization on the planet”.

He later told stories of his youth and his father’s famous friends. His father once called bandleader Art Blakey and asked him to, “bring some drums over”.

Another call went to jazz great Max Roach, who was told, “Max, I’m sending him over to your house,” for lessons.

Monk said he never truly realized his family reputation until, at 19, someone asked him, “Do you know who your father is?”

Nov. 18 in front of the B building, featured elected administrators and union officials speaking out strongly against the cuts.

Miller, who is also American Federation of Teachers local Political Action VP, reminded the audience that “education is the gateway to opportunity,” and that residents need to, “fight for a just social contract in California.”

Peter Zschiesche, a trustee of the community college district, characterized the cuts as “crazy” and, in a tone of disbelief, questioned the fundamental logic of California’s decision makers.

“Why would government and the business community want to cut funding? How can a ‘no tax’ pledge be more important than education?” Zschiesche asked rhetorically.

He went on to suggest that concerned citizens, “keep (their) voice up,” and, “reach out to those outside of the education community” for support.

Jose Rodriguez, a member of the campus organization Bringing Education and Activism Together, listed programs that may be cut such as intercession and summer school. He predicted that the cuts will, “affect all people who go to school here,” and urged students to, “organize and do more” to stop them.

The event culminated with an impassioned speech by San Diego State Professor Emeritus Gene Lamke imploring the audience to, “Stand up! Speak up! Tell legislators ‘No more cuts!’”

Lamke said he was “appalled about restricting access and raising fees,” and mobilized listeners to action, stating, “We cannot let our voices go unheard.” a lost adventurer. Even the Navy became involved extensively in the search for Amelia Earhart. Yet, nothing was mentioned of the theories that sparked these searches.

We are left with the resolve that would be thrust on a third grade grammar school class to avoid any conflict that might actually be true to the case. This truly is a “window box” version of the life of a courageous and unforgettable woman who impacted the American vista.

Donna Maranto is a City Times correspondent

Toward the end of the show, Monk returned to his father’s classics, much to the audience’s approval.

The mesmerizing “Monk’s Mood” brought a calm hush to the room, a requiem for the jazz of the past. This was followed by the quick, swinging bebop of “Rhythma-Ning”. The show culminated with Monk playing a solo that spilled off the drum set, across the floor, up the podium and onto the mike stand where he paused to offer a few parting thoughts before tapping his way back to his instrument for the finale.

“Jazz is very much American. It is individual.” Monk mused to the audience.

He proved this view with a combination of excellent musicianship, heart-felt philosophy and even a little dancing, as his father was known to do during performances. By the time this sublime event was over, all who were listening understood what he was saying.

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December 8, 2009

Knights run for new gear

By ABigail Meyer Correspondent

On a chilly Saturday morning in Morley Field, City’s Athletic Department held its 5th Annual 3-Mile walk/run fundraiser on Nov. 14 to raise money for new equipment.

The fundraiser was organized and hosted by the fitness center director, Paul Greer.

The event raised approximately $1,500, each person paid $10 to participate. Greer said that the money is for “keeping up to date with the latest trends in fitness and replacing old equipment is important.”

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The ever-hardworking 5-foot-10-inch Steven Aldridge contributed with 14 points.

Aldridge constantly attacked the hoop; he would add 2 blocks, both of the caliber of someone much taller than the freshman guard.

Guards Andre Domingo, Jason Sanchez and Timell Thomas, all under 6 feet showed the tenacity of giants in their play.

City would again seem to lose their defensive stance and often seemed lost in the back and were at times unsure of whom and where to defend.

Individual brilliance in the likes of Abdi Faras is blatantly visible but he lacks a

Greer, who has been the fitness director since 1997, said he wants to share his passion and inspire others to do the same.

“My goal is to bring out the awareness and importance of fitness. We need to be healthy and enjoy it. It improves the quality of life.”

Many students came out, some to run for fitness and to raise money for the cause, and some ran for grades, as teachers at City College offered an incentive to run by offering extra credit.

Cross country runners from Grossmont College also came out to support the fundraiser. sense of aggressiveness that is displayed by the opposition and his team mates. One could almost compare him to Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets upon his entry into the NBA, highly talented but to passive and gentle.

Palomar displayed numerous signs of rough play and there was an abundance of shirt puling and fouls that went conveniently unnoticed by the officials.

“We played well, we are young and made a lot of mistakes. A lot of the guys first game in college,” said Webb.

The victory was welcomed after the last minute defeat of the match against Cypress. Coach Charlens said “we are still not playing our best, knowing how to pressure on defense without fouling is the next step. “We do this to win ... Celebrate your victories.”

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Men’s soccer drubs Imperial Valley Arabs

By Donovan Terblanche City Times

In the final home game of the season, the City College Knights would end the term with an 8-0 drubbing over their opponents the Imperial Valley Arabs.

The game was lopsided to begin with and City College would open the scoring within the first two minutes and continue their run from then onwards.

Imperial Valley showed up to play

“We went undefeated in our season, we had a great year ...”

—Milton Hidalgo, head coach and had several opportunities to score, with several shots on goal that had the City goalkeeper having to earn his worth on the team.

Over the first half of the game, City College would score on a regular basis and be up by 5-0. The dominance displayed by City College would see numerous minor infractions from Imperial Valley that bordered on yellow cards but that they seemed to get away with.

This was a situation of City College retaliating on almost every occasion.

The ref and both of his assistant refs were kept busy trying to ensure that the game did not go down hill.

During the match both coaches would take full advantage of an endless string of substitutions in order to keep the game in control.

The second half would not see any let down in the dominance shown by

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City College as they continued with shot after shot on goal. City College on average was taking shots at goal every 1 and a half minutes, and Imperial Valley’ s back four did a great job holding their line.

Numerous throw ins and forward balls set up were well cleared by Imperial Valley, as they fought to hold back the juggernaut from the Knights.

City College ended the season with numerous ties and no losses in the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC).

“We went undefeated in our season, we had a great year. We finished second because of ties,” said Head Coach Milton Hidalgo.

“It was fairly easy, and I’m very proud of my team. We all pulled out in the end. Coaches were right behind us this season,” said Enrique Anguiano, freshman defender for City College.

During the course of the PCC season, the standing for City College was 8-0-4 if City College had won one more game they would have taken first place in the conference.

Palomar’s record for the PCC play off’s was 9-1-2 a little disheartening for City College considering how much work the men put into the season, tied in with the fact that Palomar’s only loss in the PCC was to City College with a score of 6-1, proving that City on that day played a superior game.

The overall performance this season was a lot better than last. All the coaches from Hidalgo to his assistant coaches Mike Pellicio and Chris Tolles did an excellent job with the team.

The most important and different change was the mood of the players, the use of substitutions in order to control the tempo of the game and calm jittered nerves. By doing so, the coaches created a much smoother flow and progression of the game.

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