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New building officially opens

San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees board member Rich Grosch, on the left, and Chancellor Constance Carroll, on the right, assist City.

College President Terr y Burgess in the cutting of the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the Career Technology Center (CTC) on Sept. 24. The new building is a five-stor y. instructional facility that houses Nursing, Cosmetology, Photography and Digital Arts departments and the new headquarters for campus police. Four other buildings are in the construction stages on campus. Carlos Maia, City Times

No radio transmission in new police station, yet

By Ryan Johnson City Times The new campus police substation, located in the Career Technology Center, or V building on 16th and C, will remain unoccupied, according to campus police Sgt. Lou Zizzo.

“We have an issue with our radio reception,” Zizzo said. “Until we have this squared away we are going to be in this office here (in T-211).”

Police were scheduled to move to their new station upon completion of the V building, but found that “there is a small area in the basement where the radio transmission isn’t covered,” said campus Project Manager Thomas Fine, in an

e-mail response to questions.

“The problem that College Police is facing (is) due to the fact that the substation is located below ground level,” Fine explained. The construction ... is made up of solid concrete walls and decks, therefore causing the ... issues.”

Fine also stated that the district is currently in the process of procuring the necessary radio transmission equipment that will “boost” the existing system, so that the issue is resolved.

“I am told that this equipment will be ... installed before the end of the Fall semester, so that College Police can move to their new substation,” Fine noted.

Fine confirms that there was no failure by either

the design team or campus police to communicate their needs prior to the construction of the design.

“At the time of design, everyone provides input and reviews how systems and equipment should work,” Fine explained. “Once construction was completed, College Police tested the radio transmission coverage and determined that it needed a ‘boost.’ They did not want to move into the space until the radio transmission ‘boost’ was in place.”

While campus police officers and staff wait for the new equipment to be installed, students and staff have

expressed some concern as to the location of the new substation, which is at the furthest point from the center of campus. “(We share the) concerns of students and staff,” Sgt. Zizzo responded. “That is just our office. Our officers are actually around the field driving around. That's not going to change.”

Zizzo advises students, faculty and staff to program

388-6405-- police dispatch-into their phone.

“You can (talk directly to dispatch) by pressing 1,” Zizzo said. “Of course, if you have an emergency, call 911.”

Student Simon Kirkland likes the new location.

“Being next to (the) parking struc-

ture, I think is nice to keep the cars (and people) safe,” Kirkland said.

Sgt. Zizzo said there will be a campus notification through district e-mail informing when their move will take place.

Ernesto Lopez, City Times

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news DSPS services ‘stretched’

By Cristo DeGuzman City Times

Three parking spots reser ved for City College radio station, KSDS, at the Learning Resource Center lot. The issue recently caused an uproar between Academic Senate and college administration Photog Ernesto Lopez, City Times

Parking wars Academic Senate files complaint after administration reserves eight spots for KSDS

By Olivia Holt City Times With approximately 1,090 faculty and staff members having just 327 available parking spots on campus, parking has become a valuable commodity.

Recently, City College administration granted KSDS radio station a request to have eight parking spots reserved at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) lot.

Campus Academic Senate filed a complaint stating unfairness, days later both groups came resolution.

During a board meeting on Sept. 9, president of the Academic Senate Executive Committee, David Fierro voiced concern on the KSDS Department on having the eight reserved parking spots in the LRC. He said it was agreement between City College administration and KSDS and thought it was “unfair because both faculty and staff need parking as well.”

By the beginning of semester, parking lot C had been closed due to construction; leaving KSDS faculty and volunteers to park their

vehicles in the LRC parking lot.

Vice President of Administrative Services, Jerry Davis said the parking spots were reserved for KSDS after Lot C closed down, stating they had to find away to accommodate volunteers.

“Because the volunteers for the most part run things and volunteer their time; we wanted there to be a kept courtesy,” Davis said. “As far as we could tell they were just using (reserved parking spots) for interns and See Parking, page 11

In the midst of budget cuts leaving much of City College’s specialized programs stripped of funding, the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) is coping to meet the needs of the 1200 students active in its database.

According to Debra Wright-Howard, Program Activity Manager for DSPS, resources are being “stretched” that barely meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. For example, it takes four to five weeks for a student to see a counselor.

“To call [and then wait] four to five weeks to see a counselor ‘timely’ would be a stretch,” Wright-Howard said, referring to the ADA

stipulation that students be seen in a reasonable amount of time.

Wright-Howard said that although there has been a seven to nine percent growth of disabled students per semester, the DSPS program is being run on 50 to 55 percent of its pre-2008 operating budget.

“The last two [fiscal] years have been run on 2008 to 2009 [funding] levels,” Wright-Howard said.

“We still don’t have any money,” DSPS’s receptionist Darwin Browne said, even though President Terrence Burgess said there have been no additional cuts for the current academic year.

President Burgess said some of the money lost from cuts to specialized programs See DSPS, page 11

Eliazer Salpantan, a paraplegic student, hones his typing skills at the High Tech Center DSPS Computer Lab in September. Carlos Maia, City Times

Crowd of students confront Islamophobia

By Shane Finneran City Times

Professor Justin Akers-Chacon kicks off the City College diversity committee’s “Confronting Islamophobia” discussion on Sept. 16. Shane Finneran, City Times

A maximum capacity crowd turned out for “Confronting Islamophobia,” a lively discussion hosted by City College’s diversity committee Sept. 16. Dozens of students and a handful of faculty members talked for an hour about American fear of people of Islamic faith.

A standing room only crowd of about 100 people filled professor of Chicano Studies Justin Akers’ classroom for the discussion, while dozens more were turned away because the room was too full. “We’re going to have to have a part two, right?” said Deanna Shelton, professor of speech and communications.

Early in the discussion, a student said some conservative leaders in the US claim that hatred being spewed within the Islamic religion” could lead to the persecution of people of other faiths. The

student wondered if Islam and its teachings pose a genuine threat. “Is Sharia law something we should fear?” he asked.

Engineering student Alex Zwierski said he has talked to many Muslims at City College and sees no reason to be concerned. He said one person told him Muslims are proud of their religion, but are “never going to knock on your door” suggesting conversion.

“It’s not like they’re going to push it on everybody,” Zwierski said.

Akers, a member of the diversity committee, noted that Islam is second only to Christianity in terms of number of believers. He said Muslims form a majority of the population in 50 countries and there are 1.6 billion Muslims around the world, including 8 million in the United States.

Akers said he has noticed “increasing discrimination and misinformation and

misunderstanding” in the national discourse surrounding Islam. He hoped the discussion of “Islamophobia” would “raise our level of understanding, appreciation, and mutual respect.”

One student said she'd recently seen a public service announcement in which Muslim Americans explained how they were not a threat to the country. She said she found it “sad and ridiculous that they have to defend themselves and their faith.”

Another student voiced a contrary opinion.

“I think it would help us if we saw more Muslim leaders stand out against terrorism and the negative parts of Islam,” he said.

The same student asked why Muslim countries like Iraq and Afghanistan do not support freedom of religion.

Other students responded that “radicals and extremists” who condemn other religions See Students, page 11

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ARTS

“Hybrid Identities: Artistic Voices from the Border” will be featured at the San Diego City College International Book fair on Sept. 29. Communications Department Chairwoman and RTVC professor, Laura Castaneda, directed the documentar y displaying six stereotype breaking artists from Tijuana, Mexico. Courtesy Photo

Book fair displays professors’ works

By Katrina Cameron City Times Displaying the talents of local and regional writers and artists, the fifth annual San Diego City College International Book fair will occur from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2.

Free of cost, this year’s fair features a variety of events such as dance and drama programs, book panels and signings, documentary showings and readings.

“We tried to invite local and regional authors because we want to make it accessible to the students, families and the rest of the community regardless of income,” Virginia Escalante, book fair organizer and English professor at City College, said. “We want to uplift (attendees) spirits and enhance their learning.

We want to make cultural events

accessible to them, their families and the rest of the community.”

The event also displays talent from City College’s staff. Communications Department Chairwoman and RTVC professor Laura Castaneda co-produced the featured documentary, “Hybrid Identities: Artistic Voices from the Border,” along with Elizabeth Meehan and Antonio Jimenez, both City College professors.

“It’s an excellent documentary and it’s timely,” Escalante said.

“Border issues are important and it gives a different view point of view ... that challenges the stereotypes.”

The film features six artists from Tijuana, Mexico.

“All of us were tired (of) hearing about all the negativity coming from across the border so we decided to do something to show something

positive for a change,” Castaneda said.

Her first documentary, “The Devil’s Breath,” was on the undocumented people who died in the 2007 San Diego wildfires. The film was nominated for an Emmy Award and also screened at the San Diego Latino Film Festival.

English and Labor Studies professor Jim Miller wrote the book fair featured novel “Flash.”

The novel follows the journey of journalist, Jack Wilson, as he investigates the century-old mystery of the identity of Bobby Flash- San Diego outlaw and revolutionary.

Miller has published poetry, fiction and non-fiction in a variety of journals and other publications.

Along with his wife, English professor Kelly Mayhew, Miller is a cofounder of the City Works Press.

Book Fair Schedule Compiled by Ben Whitlatch n Sept. 30, Thursday

Reading and signing: Paul Vanderwood, author of “Satan’s Playground: Mobster and Movie Stars at America’s Greatest Gaming Resort”; Classroom D-121 A/B 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

n Oct. 1, Friday Reading, book signing and concert. Luis Rodriguez, author of “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.” Concert collaboration with Grammy nominee Perla Batalla and her band.; Saville Theatre. 7 - 9 p.m.

n Oct. 2, Saturday Some readings and book signings in Saville Theatre:

Kelly Mayhew, editor of City Works Press anthology “Mamas and Papas: On the Sublime and Heartbreaking Art of Parenting”; 4 - 5 p.m.

Jim Miller, author of “Flash” in collabortation with musician Gregory Page; 5 - 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the book fair visit www.sdcitybookfair.com.

Joaquin Phoenix, are you still there?

City College’s KSDS 88.3 hosted a Jazz Live broadcast on Sept. 21 of The Curtis Fuller Quintet, with trombonist Curtis Fuller, trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, bassist Rob Thorsen, drummer Brett Sanders and pianist Mikan Zlatkovich. Donna Maranto, City Times

Saville full for Curtis Fuller

By Roxann Trillo Correspondent Lights dimmed and voices faded as a wailing trumpet marked the beginning of The Curtis Fuller Quintet’s sold-out performance on Sept.

21 at the Saville Theatre.

When he wasn’t sharing a joke with the audience, trombonist Curtis

Fuller performed with his band, which consisted of Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet, Rob Thorsen on bass, Brett Sanders on drums and Mikan Zlatkovich on piano.

The audience who attended the show saw 76-year-old Fuller, who last played at the Saville Theatre in May 2008, present his musical prowess as he performed tracks from his

latest album “I Will Tell Her,” which is dedicated to his late wife.

Trumpeter Castellanos resides in San Diego, and performs in clubs, cafes and small venues in the downtown area. Fuller said Jazz Live provides enormous support for musicians. “(KSDS Jazz Live) keeps it real,” Castellanos said.

Is it a mental breakdown? Is it a hoax? Or is Joaquin Phoenix sincere in his attempt to quit acting and pursue a hip-hop career?

The new film he stars in, “I’m Still Here,” dives deep into the mystery surrounding Phoenix, who provides a dark and engaging portrait of an A-list celebrity in the throes of self-destruction.

“I’m Still Here” begins tracking Phoenix in late 2008, when he shocked the world by retiring from acting. “I don’t want to play the character of Joaquin anymore,” he rants to the camera. Instead, he wants to become a rapper, and his friend Casey Affleck — brother of Ben and husband of Summer Phoenix, Joaquin's sister — wants to shoot documentary footage along the way.

The result is like “Entourage” on crack.

As he chain-smokes cigarettes, complains incessantly, and struggles to set up a recording session with Sean “Diddy Dirty Money” Combs, Phoenix comes across as an out of control egomaniac. He flakes on business commitments.

MOVIE REVIEW Shane Finneran

He does drugs. He humiliates the two friends who go everywhere with him.

In perhaps the most vulgar scene of a rather vulgar movie, Phoenix shops on the Internet for prostitutes, gleefully orders a pair, and then waits at his window, watching for their arrival.

Phoenix comes off like an aging-Hollywood-brat version of Commodus, the monstrous and destructive young ruler he played in “Gladiator,” wreaking havoc in modern-day America instead of ancient Rome. It's immediately obvious that Phoenix raps terribly, and one of his go-to lines — “I’m the one that God’s chosen, bitch” — is an apt slogan for his spoiled, slovenly persona.

But is Phoenix really this much of a crazy jerk, or is it all a See Joaquin, page 5

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PREPPING FOR TROLLEY DANCES

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Fall TV season offers variety This past week has been a long time coming for lovers of TV shows, as most series have finally returned after their three-month summer hiatus. Here’s a short (and definitely not exhaustive) list of our favorite shows and their airing times.

30 Rock NBC, Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.

In its fifth season and still going strong, “30 Rock” offers well-written comedy and great acting. Viewers can’t wait to see what “The Problem (Solvers)” Tracy and Jenna have in store for Liz this season.

Desperate Housewives ABC, Sundays, 9 p.m Unrealistic storylines and weak writing have brought this show far from its excellent first seasons. Vanessa Williams might make “Desperate Housewives” worth watching again — might.

AS SCENE ON SCREEN Christine Klee

made a splash last year. The second season will show if “Modern Family” can stay in TV gods’ good graces.

Parenthood NBC, Tuesdays, 10 p.m.

This mid-season replacement was thankfully picked up for a full season and was among the many new shows which were embraced by viewers. “Parenthoo”" got a head-start with its early return date of Sept.

14, so if you missed the first episodes be quick to catch up!

Glee Fox, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Everybody’s favorite new show recently won four Emmy Awards and was nominated for far more. With stars like Britney Spears, Carol Burnett, James Stamos and Javier Bardem scheduled to appear this season, Gleeks can look forward to a repeat of last year's awesomeness.

Grey’s Anatomy ABC, Thursdays, 9 p.m.

Personal favorite Grey’s Anatomy managed to redeem itself from a poor sixth season with a gripping finale — let’s hope season seven doesn't disappoint again.

City college student Brianne Bridge, majoring in child development and dance, practices near the San Diego Convention Center for her Trolley Dances performance which takes place on Oct. 2 and 3. Trolley Dances is an annual event featuring local dancers performing contemporar y modern choreography created by artists from San Diego and Mexico. Bridge said she is, “So grateful and extremely happy (to have been selected because she has) always wanted to do something like it.” The event begins at the Old Town Trolley Station and ends at the Convention Center stop, starting at 10 a.m. for more information visit sandiegodancetheater.org.

Carlos Maia, City Times

House Fox, Mondays, 8 p.m.

Viewers have been holding their breath and crossing their fingers for this couple for a long time — and finally, Huddy will get the screen time they deserve. Let’s just hope it will be as good as we all imagined!

Modern Family ABC, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.

The show loved by critics and viewers alike

Phoenix

REDUCE. REUSE.

Continued from Page 4 performance? The answer determines whether the movie is a car accident in slow motion or a comedy of the blackest order.

Either way, “I’m Still Here” is a bleak and scathing indictment of celebrity self-indulgence perfectly suited to an era of Mel Gibson meltdowns and Paris Hilton cocaine arrests.

Phoenix is remarkable, either as an incredibly narcissistic ass or an elite actor delivering a unique piece of performance art.

“I’m Still Here” flashes some nifty production touches. The opening sequence, for example, shifts from camcorder footage of Phoenix performing as a child to a stylishly edited sequence of media clips from 20 years later, heralding his arrival as a Hollywood superstar.

The film also features sev-

Hugh Laurie plays Dr. Gregor y House.

Fox Studios photo

RECYCLE. “I saw it in USA TODAY.” “NEWS”

“MONEY”

“SPORTS”

“LIFE”

Joaquin Phoenix gives an attempt to pursue a hip-hop career. They Are Going To Kill Us Productions photo eral cameos, including brief but fun bits from Ben Stiller and Edward James Olmos, or E-Jo, as Phoenix refers to him.

“Exit Through the Gift

Shop,” the recent movie about U.K. graffiti artist Banksy, presented itself as a documentary when it probably wasn’t — and was a lot of fun regardless.

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Life

Get hired, dress for success In today’s current economic standings, students are experiencing a tougher time finding employment.

You may have all of the skills required for your sought out position but is your wardrobe keeping you from landing the job? What you wear to a job interview can make or break your chances of getting hired.

I am a business, man ­­— not a businessman

By Anulak Singphiphat City Times Students are trying to find ways to get ahead in this economy and with the job market the way it is, things don’t always look too bright so you have to know how to sell yourself.

One way to land the job that will get you through the recession is to incorporate the idea of a brighter future into your interviewing attire.

Bright colors convey confidence.

Show your interviewer that you have the confidence it takes to get the job done.

“I think different colors represent different feelings for people,” said Jami Smart, a student at City College.

Remember to keep it subtle though, you don’t want your potential boss thinking you will scare away guests or customers.

Solid, neutral colors are the safest way to go, but if you want to add a personal flair, add a patterned tie or for the ladies a light

neckerchief. GQ magazine suggests that anyone can wear a tie bar, but to stick with the classic silver or gold.

Either way that you go, make sure that your outfit is complimentary to your skin tone and that the colors are tied together neatly.

Women can get away with either fitted pants or a skirt that falls just below the knees. Unless you are applying to Hooters, you’ll want to err on the side of conservatism. Men should stick with solid dark slacks that fit snug at the hips and the cuff should end right at the bend in the ankle leaving about one to two inches between fabric and floor at the heel. Also, you are not a perfume shop or a jewelry store so keep scents barely noticeable and limit the

bling.

Many would say, “This just doesn’t make me feel comfortable.”

The most important thing you want to keep in mind is that you don’t want to be fidgeting around with your clothing during an interview. Interviewers will think you are nervous or distracted and that can take the focus away from your job experience to making the interviewer think you won’t give your full attention to the task assigned.

Wear materials that feel good to your body, have the right fit and compliment your assets. When your appearance looks great, people will think that the rest of the package and its contents will be great as well.

Knowing that you look good gives your confidence a huge boost whether you are at work or in the classroom.

In many of the more conservative work places it will always be better to be overdressed than to be under dressed. If you find yourself lost on how to dress for the interview ask the person scheduling your interview.

“I usually stick with gray bottoms and white tops,” said Angela Drew, a student at City College. It is a good thing to show that you care.

You don’t want to go into an interview with the attitude of, “this is me, take it or leave it.” If you show the interviewer that you care about yourself, you might be able to convince him or her that you care about the company. That way you both get what you want: you’ll get a job and they’ll get someone that cares about the job.

If you present a more prepared, confident self-image there is a good chance that your future employer will be confident in hiring you. Show them that you mean business and sell it.

Tie tying 101 1. Start with the wide en of the tie about a foot longer than the narrow end.

2. Cross the wide end over the front then back under the narrow end.

3. Bring the wide end up and back into the opening at the neck.

4. Come out the other end and cross over the front.

5. Bring the wide end up from the back and down into the loop.

6. Pull snug up to the collar to create a neat triangle and nice dimple in the tie.

Pre interview grooming tips The following advice from the Virginia Tech Division of Student Affairs, is critical for self preparation prior to a job interview.

•Hair: Should be clean and neat.

•Shoes: Should be in polished condition. Make sure heels are not worn.

•Details: No missing buttons, no lint; and don't forget to remove external tags and tacking stitches from new clothes.

•Hands: Clean fingernails.

•Fit: Clothes should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit properly.

•Smell: Perfume or cologne should be used sparingly or

not at all. Remember that some people have allergies/sensitivities; you'd hate for that to derail an interview. No odors in clothes. Don't smell like smoke.

•Pad folios: Preferred over a bulky briefcase. A small briefcase is also appropriate. But if you have no reason to carry a briefcase, don't; you risk looking silly.

•Book bags: Leave it at home for an on-site interview. For an on-campus interview, you can leave it in the waiting area.

City Times staff member Anulak Singphiphat models inter view appropriate business attire for a professional job inter view. Luis Carrillo, City Times

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Scene: The Apprentice

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On Season 10 of The Apprentice that aired on Sept. 16 Donald Trump addressed one of the contestants that was not wearing a tie.

There was a time four or five years ago when guys would walk into my office, wall street guys, in shorts on Friday and a T-shirt. Then wall street crashed, now they all wear ties again. I just think ties are better, it’s true.

”

Trump asked female contestant, Nicole, her opinion on the subject of job appearance.

Everything is about presentation because you are your brand. You are what you’re selling.

” Do your homework, get the job

Putting in the extra time can help to set you above the rest. Stand out from the crowd in a positive way.

By Mollie Shepardson City Times Outside of school the last thing that a student wants to do is homework. Unfortunately the tedious work of research doesn’t end once outside of the classroom door. If you want to be hired, you must do your studying and find out the most appropriate attire to wear to your job interview.

Luckily, there are online resources that offer helpful advice prior to dressing for your interview.

Collegegrad.com says that, “While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the interview is not

the place to do so. Even though many companies have relaxed the internal company dress code, interviews still follow the conservative standard. Don’t buck the trend.

Unfortunately, most college grads are woefully under prepared with proper interview dress. They feel they can “get by” with what is already in their wardrobe. Dress for the world outside college is quite different from the campus scene.

This is not to say that you need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Go for quality over quantity.

One or two well-chosen business suits will serve you all the way to the first day on the job and beyond.

Then, when you are making some money (and have a chance to see

what the standard “uniform” is for the company), you can begin to round out your wardrobe. For now, no one will fault you for wearing the same sharp outfit each time you interview.

If you desire some variety within a limited budget, you might consider varying your shirt/blouse/ tie/accessories as a simple way to change your look without breaking your wallet.

If you are still not sure how to dress for the interview, call them and ask! That’s right--call the employer. But this is one time when you do not want to call the Hiring Manager--instead, ask to be put through to Human Resources and say:

“I have an interview with _____ in the _____ department for a position as an _____. Could you please tell me what would be appropriate dress for this interview?”

Sure, you run the risk of someone in HR thinking you are a social imbecile, but that’s a lot better than having the Hiring Manager distracted by inappropriate interview dress.

One final note on interview dress: while it goes without saying that your interview clothes should be neat and clean,

Women’s styling guidelines By implementing a few finishing touches on your interview wardrobe, women can be better prepared to land the job.

Getting ready for a job interview is often a time of excitement for women. We focus on ideas of what life will be like after we get hired and wonder what we will buy with that first paycheck.

A main concern for many women when choosing their interview outfit is the impression that it will make upon the hiring manager.

Although we want to put our own personal flair into our look, there are a few finishing touches that are appropriate and also ones that should be kept for other occasions.

Collegegrad.com suggests that women consider a few simple rules when accessorizing. n Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses n Shoes with conservative heels n Conservative hosiery at or

near skin color (and no runs!)

n No purses, small or large;

carry a briefcase instead n If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color n Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable) n No more than one ring on each hand n One set of earrings only

Virginia Tech Division of Student Affairs offers some general advice regarding women’s interview attire that pertains to appropriate clothing options. n Suit - pants / skirts: Tailored pants suits are appropriate for women. If you wear pants, they should be creased and tailored, not tight or flowing.

If you are pursuing a conservative industry and are in doubt, observe well dressed women

in your industry on the job, at career fairs, at information sessions, etc. n Skirt lengths: Your skirt should cover your thighs when you are seated. A skirt that ends at the knee when you’re standing looks chic and professional.

Don’t purchase a skirt or decide on a hem length until you sit in the skirt facing a mirror.

That’s what your interviewer will see. n Skirt slits: High slits in skirts are not appropriate. A small back, center slit in a knee-length skirt is appropriate. On a calf length skirt, a slit to the knee to facilitate walking and stair climbing is appropriate.”

The Washington State University Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles provides advice that is

budget friendly for interview wardrobes. n Shirt / sweaters: Don’t show cleavage. (Remember that television shows are trying to attract viewers, and don’t represent reality of the professional environment.) n Purchase matching components. Having options such as wearing a skirt or pant with jacket or vest multiplies possible combinations. n Use shirts/blouses/sweaters to create variety of visual effects. n Select ties/scarves and jewelry that add to possible visual variety. n Consider investing in seasonless fabrics that drape and travel well, such as lightweight stretch wool, washable matte jersey or a blend of cotton and rayon.”

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few interviewees give the same time and attention to their shoes.

It is not enough to be clean, pressed, and ironed. Make sure your shoes are conservative, clean, and polished.”

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Smartphones, more than just a phone

By Fernando Yates City Times Use your phone in class for more than texting.

School has started up once again which means that hours of studying are being pushed back for more enjoyable activities.

When crunch time does happen to arrive, you can now use your smart phone to help in your studies.

There are currently thousands of apps in both the iPhone and Android marketplaces. Many of the apps can assist in productivity, to create flash cards and be used for quick reference.

The apps below for the iPhone and Android devices can be considered equivalents to some degree.

HandyCalc (Free)

This is a free graphing calculator, in the same vain as PI83 above, for Android phones. The HandyCalc also has a unit converter built in.

There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to navigation and use, but HandyCalc does provide tutorials in apps and on its blog.

There are other graphing calculators in the Android Market but this one will probably run the smoothest on

the majority Android devices.

PI83 Graphing Calculator ($0.99)

can even be completely priva- your progress while studying, tized by encryption. so you know which cards you are having difficulties with.

You can share cards with Dictionary.com others through Wi-Fi. (Free) A dictionary is one of those things you will always need, Groupon and this app lets you never (Free) be without one. The DictionEveryone likes to save ary.com app gives access to money on things that they over 325,000 definitions and like, especially college stu300,000 synonyms. Included dents, and Groupon is also phonetic and audio allows you to pronunciations. It is a rather simple but still useful app.

This is a virtual graphing calculator that the creators claim was designed to replace the Texas Instruments TI83 graphing calculator.

It is a scientific calculator beneficial in just about every math based course. It is also a fraction of the price of a physical graphing calculator.

The PI83’s features StudyDroid include touchscreen panning (Free) and zooming, multi-colored StudyDroid is the graphs, and identifies zeros, Android equivalent to the minimums, and maximums iPhone’s Notecards. The and captures screenshots. largest differences are that StudyDroid is free and is community based.

Evernote The latter will allow (Free) Evernote is a free note you to upload your taking service that allows you cards and downto store text, video, pictures or load other users’ anything else on the Internet. cards off of the The app is available on StudyDroid’s most smart phone and there website. are also companion apps for PCs, Macs, and a web clipper Notecards to be used with an Internet ($1.99) browser.

This application will The only requirements to let you create virtual flash use the service is the creation cards on your iPhone or iPod of a free user account and Touch. The software allows the application on any of the you to organize the cards above mentioned platforms. by group, and study by difAll notes stored on Ever- ferent methods. note belong to the user, and Notecards also follows

do just that. Everyday Groupon offers a coupon for a local business.

Each coupon has a minimum requirement in order for the coupon to be activated.

That means that if you like the deal for a particular day you sign up for it. If enough people sign up the coupon will be activated and available to all,

if not enough people sign up the coupon is not available to anyone. If “the deal is on” you can purchase and print the coupon to use at your convenience.

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What’s playing in your iPod? Erica Jara Artist: 30 Seconds to Mars Song: “Stranger from a Strange land”.

Why I like it: “It’s the best song ever! When I’m depressed or really bored I just listen to it and it just makes me feel really happy. I found it by accident. I accidentally clicked on it on YouTube and just really loved it. The first time I saw them I cried.”

Steven Smith General Education/Studio Production Artist: Dansette Junior Why I like it: “The song evokes some crazy emotions. It really just makes you sit down and think about everything that’s going on around you. You just kind of just see things differently just by hearing it.”

Angelica Barajas Psychology Artist: Interpol Song: Barracade Why I like it: “I’ve been listening to them since I was in high school. I just picked up their new stuff. They always have that one song that talks to me personally, whether it’s about a break up, or whatever.”

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voice Southwestern Sun ‘under fire’ The United States Bill of Rights clearly gives complete freedom of the press, even if journalists poke into cases or injustices better left uncovered. This right has recently been stripped away from fellow and local college newspaper, the Southwestern Sun. At the beginning of September, the Southwestern College administration threatened adviser, Max Branscomb, with “ramifications” if the production of the Sun’s current issue was not held from printing, stating the newspaper is out of compliance with printer selection policies.

Section C.4 of the student newspaper policy, which was established in 1990, states that “final selection of a printer will be in accordance with standard college procedure for all bids ... and in compliance with the business department.”

According to Branscomb in E-mail correspondence, the college administration is trying to sensor the Sun’s coverage as the governing board elections near and an upcoming crucial accreditation visit.

In initial communication between Branscomb and Dr. Marc Meadows, the suggestion was made that the Sun adviser publish their first issue after the November

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Is it possible that funding is being pulled to strictly appease government officials?

Chris Bender, the Southwestern College media relations officer, has denied the allegations and said “this is about protecting tax payers dollars.”

Branscomb disagrees and has repeatedly said the Sun is “under fire” due to the students reporting on members of the board.

Initially the Southwestern Sun attempted to collect private funding to publish their first issue of the semester, and on Sept. 28 it was announced that the Sun’s first issue has been financed

by Southwestern alumnus J. Michael Straczynski while the college goes through the bidding process for future printing.

It is a shame that the college administration sat back as the Sun’s editorial board sought private funds to print.

We stand alongside our colleagues at Southwestern and will continue to support the progression of free speech in a society that may wish to censor an unbiased voice.

Appeal process is appalling Dear Editor, We are told that appeals are processed within two weeks, and during peak periods they can take up to six weeks. I hand delivered my appeal to the City College mailroom on July 20.

After seven weeks I went to the financial aid office and was told that the appeal was not received until August 31 (A 40 day delay before it was even opened). The worker there tried to play it off that it was the mailrooms’

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fault in that it was not delivered until then. On digging deeper I was told that mailins was given lowest priority over walk-in and fax. I am disabled. It is hardly fair for mail-in appeals to be put on a 40 day delay until they are even opened to begin processing. Or at least we could be warned first about how appeals are handled here at City College Dan Hall City Student

A farewell to language “Oh, and we won first place, B-T-Dubs.”

My head snapped to attention from off the desk.

Did I just hear correctly?

I looked around to see if anyone else had the same look of confusion. To my dismay, no one did. Not even the professor running the Speech class I was sitting in.

You’re probably wondering what the big deal is.

Hopefully, you’re wondering what B-T-Dubs is. Well allow me to enlighten the uninitiated.

Over the years, texting has become one of the most common forms of communication. With this rise in popularity it also developed its own pseudo-language.

Whole phrases such as ‘laughing out loud’ and ‘be right back’ have been shortened to three simple letters, LOL and BRB, respectively.

In this language, BTW stands for ‘by the way.’ And after years of listening to hip hop, I know that ‘dub’ is often used in substitution for

the letter W (thank you West side Connection). Hence, B-T-dubs equals BTW equals by the way.

While personally not a fan, I understand why these shortcuts came to be. When a text only allows 160 characters, you have to find a way to get your thoughts in as efficiently as possible. The problem however, is when they make their way from fingers to mouths.

The English language represents the melting pot that created this country. It has elements of every culture that’s made America what it is.

We’re a diverse group of people with varying ideals and trains of thought. All these things came together to form one of the very few things we all share in common, our language.

When that begins changing and mutating into a pseudo-language that consists of simple letters and numbers we may as well start forgetting who we are

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as individuals. When sentences begin sounding like “OMG, I was LMAO but then he was like ‘I’ll BRB” we should toss out ‘The Great Gatsby’ and just start teaching ‘Twilight’ as English literature.

Technology and everything that comes with it can be a blessing. We can keep in touch with people on the other side of the world.

If there’s an emergency we can contact someone almost instantly. But we have to be careful not to let it take over our lives, though I fear it may be too late for that.

I don’t know, maybe it’s my love of language that causes me to cringe when I

hear these abominations of speech. Maybe I just think I’m too smart for my own good (I kind of do). Maybe I’m old school and this is just the natural evolution of speech. But I can’t help but think of George Orwell’s ‘1984’. In this dystopia, people spoke in Newspeak, a government created language meant to control thought.

The leaders knew the power of words. They knew that ‘I have a dream’ could start a movement. Three simple words like ‘Yes we can’ could make the people believe that yes, they really could. They knew all this so they prevented it.

In this world though, the government doesn’t even have to lift a finger. No one is forcing people to speak like this. We’re doing it to ourselves. And seriously people, WTF? Heric Rubio is the City Times opinions editor

Adventures in times of tragedy This month marks the ninth anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11.

Around this time every year, I take a moment to revisit the kicked-in-the-gut kind of fear that paralyzed the country for weeks and the long-term effects it had on our sense of freedom.

It was a travesty like 9/11 that forced me to consider the cliché “life’s too short” to hold a much deeper meaning. I dropped everything that I thought was important to me: a political science degree, my steady boyfriend and my overprotective family. I cashed in all my chips for what I really burned for; the fantastic world adventures I’d always dreamed of.

I originally got into the airline industry for the romantic notion that I would be a New Yorker virtually overnight. I could jet set almost anywhere for next to nothing by making a couple of phone calls and throwing together a toothbrush and

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a pair of camel heels. My travels led me to crepes and cafes in Paris, rowdy soccer pubs in London, and the best clubbing night of my life in Barcelona.

While the majority of my passengers are stuffy, overworked businessmen that would rather have a root canal than rack up more frequent flier miles, there are the few that remain loyal to the pursuit of adventure.

A group of firefighters many years ago boarded my flight with mixed emotions on their faces. The 19 New Yorkers sat in the back of the plane with Heinekens while sharing one of the greatest tales of adventure they never saw coming.

One of their comrades had fallen ill with cancer two years prior, devastating the men when he finally passed away.

The fire captain explained to me that even though the deceased John Banker had no family or wife to speak of, he treated the members of the firehouse Phone: (619) 388-3880 Fax: (619) 388-3814 E-mail: citytimes@gmail.com Program homepage: www.sdcity.edu/citytimes

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like his own blood.

A week after Banker’s burial, the men of the firehouse were called into an attorney’s office for a reading of his last will and testament. The men were shocked to learned that Banker had prepaid a Vegas vacation for his “family,” an outing they had tried to arrange but had to postpone indefinitely because of 9/11.

Some of the final words that Banker shared in his will were his sincere wishes that the firefighters spare no expensive and that they finally have the adventure they never got around to in

his honor.

Listening to stories about their dear friend told over cold beers in a crowded galley almost brought me to tears. Here was a group of men that lived through arguably the worst disaster on US soil, only to lose one of their own to cancer. All the men could do was toast their cans to celebrate the life of John Banker, the man that wanted to leave this gift of freedom to his one true family.

The idea of adventure after 9/11 in a disillusioned America is almost dead, but it might just be the bright yellow umbrella we need to shield us from the rainstorm of tragic memories from that day. We should shake the drops of fear from that umbrella, and plow into the world headfirst, just like John Banker would have wanted.

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Prop. 19: Prolific or preposterous?

Marijuana is the cure for society’s ills “Just say yes,” I say.

By next month Prop. 19, legalization of marijuana, will be on the ballot. By legalizing marijuana, people 21 and older will be able to legally have an ounce of marijuana for private use and be allowed to grow up to 25 sq. ft of their own plants.

Studies show that if marijuana is used in moderation it is less harmful than tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Also, it is used for medical purposes such as cancer.

By smoking it throughout chemotherapy, patients are able to deal with the great deal of physical pain that they experience. It also boosts their appetite.

When under the influence of marijuana, it lowers one’s inhibitions of violent aggressiveness. Crime will be reduced at an all time high. Street justice related to drugs will be reduced, therefore drug dealers will lose a lot of business.

Police and court resources will be more available for serious crimes rather than petty crimes.

Every inmate costs taxpayers a lot of money so by eliminating inmates that are serving time for marijuana related crimes it won’t be as expensive and it will allow the jail to have room for the hard time criminals.

It won’t be as available to minorities as it is now. Drug dealers in the streets will have to raise their prices.

Responsible marijuana smokers pose no threat to their surroundings.

They aren’t induced to

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Lani Ioane act physically or verbally abusive, as opposed to one that is consuming alcohol.

Marijuana causes no health problems and doesn’t kill brain cells. In other words it doesn’t harm the body like hard narcotics would. It has no serious side effects, other then being lethargic. It is used for depression, stress, pain and anxiety.

Unlike alcohol and hard narcotics, marijuana can’t be used to overdose, like drinking alcohol. One can drink too much and obtain alcohol poisoning which can be fatal.

Legalizing marijuana is towards a good cause.

Crimes will be to a minimum, gang violence and drug wars will be reduced to a low.

Cancer and AIDS patients will have easier access to the medical marijuana beneficial to their health. It helps to relieve nausea and vomiting.

AIDS patients lose their appetites. Smoking marijuana helps to boost their hunger. Many other illnesses would also benefit from marijuana as well.

If it is legalized, it’s going to help a lot of people as long as they smoke responsibly. It has no proven theory that it causes health problems or promotes fatality. These are the many reasons why marijuana should be legalized in California. It’ll help people, authorities, and tax payers.

Lani Ioane is a City Times staff writer

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Pot supporters must be stoned As the year slowly comes to a close, there’s one day that all Californians should be concerned about: Nov. 2.

On the ballot is Proposition 19: The Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act. One of California’s most controversial topics, everyone should ask themselves; should California legalize marijuana?

Supporters of Prop. 19 state that the passing of the proposition will control cannabis, allowing those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce. The proposition would also give government the ability to tax the sale of cannabis and generate billions in annual revenue. Not only is this a flawed outlook, but an entirely unrealistic view.

Prop. 19 is a loosely formed bill that does not allow for strict restriction on the drug. There is absolutely no effective way for California’s government to control the cannabis plant. It is one of the most

abused drugs in the country because the plant itself is easy to acquire and maintain. If the government is so naive to believe that they will be able to regulate who possesses this drug, they are clearly mistaken.

One prime example is underage drinking. If they cannot control the sale and consumption of alcohol to minors how can they fathom the idea of keeping the drug out of the hands of minors?

Supporters of the bill believe that weed is so accessible, the only logical thing to do would be to domesticate and regulate the drug trade. They believe taxing marijuana will help fill the hole in California’s budget, but there is no mention of the percentage of tax that will be used.

It also doesn’t have a provision saying that homegrown marijuana will be taxed. If there is, what are the consequences if someone fails to report their plants? Why pay for some-

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Katrina Cruz thing when you can get it for free?

Are parts of the taxes collected going to be used to form an agency to tax and regulate the marijuana plant? Does the government believe the IRS is fully resourced to handle the tax evaders who want to grow their weed and smoke it too?

If it is a personal right, how are children protected if the parents are openly smoking in front of them?

What happens if they are caught? Will they be fined, forced to stop smoking or be reported to Child Protective Services?

Marijuana contains delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. When marijuana is smoked, it affects parts of the brain that control pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception and coordi-

nated movement.

Marijuana is commonly known to induce lethargy.

Will little Susie be expected to take care of herself? Can six month old Johnny feed the bottle to himself? The thought of an unfocused, uncoordinated adult in charge of the welfare of a child should put a feeling of uneasiness in everyone’s stomach.

Although Prop. 19 is well intended, there is no sure way the government will be able to control the drug.

When all is said and done, I just want to feel safe when I leave my house in the morning. I hope the driver in the car next to me isn’t practicing their right to smoke during their free time, because personally I like my fellow drivers focused, coordinated.

So when Nov. 2 rolls around Californians should just say no to Proposition 19.

Katrina Cruz is a City Times staff writer

The plight of modern inconvenience

By Haley Manbeck City Times We live in the future. Yes, seriously. I know we don’t have flying cars or any other “futuristic” things from The Jetsons, but we do have jet packs, little six inch computers we call smart phones and instant food. We live in the peak of modern convenience.

Don’t know how to spell? Don’t worry, that’s why there’s spell check. Don’t know a random fact? The Internet is right there at your disposal. Don’t like the show you’re watching? There’s thousands more.

What actually should be considered here is how convenient is “modern convenience”?

There are so many things we’ve grown reliant on, so many things my generation could never dream of living without.

There’s the obvious issue of the cell phone. While it’s nice to be able to make a phone call at a moment’s notice, there’s the issue of a constant distraction. With the development of the smart phone it’s not just a phone anymore. You can check Facebook at a moment’s notice, look up GPS or check every YouTube video your heart desires.

Less focused on is the debit card. While useful for, say, paying your bills online, is it really helpful? Twenty years ago debit cards were still relatively new. People had to go to the bank to get money out. You had to rely

on budgeting and smart spending in order to make it through the weekend. While that may sound terrible, consider the stupid spending so many people do with such easy access to their funds. Overdraft fees are a constant issue now. Instant gratification leads to irresponsibility.

But how about something a little more subtle, the disposable diaper. Mainly, it’s a deterrent to potty training. Mammalian nature states that no one wants to defecate on themselves. While babies have no way of getting to a toilet, they still know it is not a pleasant experience. Getting them used to this feeling is counterproductive to getting them to go in a toilet. In the ’30s, the average

age for a child to be potty trained was about 18 months. Now it’s reaching close to 3 years old. Cloth diapers, while somewhat of a nuisance, promote people to start training their children earlier.

The truth is we’re living in a dystopia.

It may not be as obvious as something like Bladerunner, but it’s definitely there. Socializing is becoming more and more difficult.

Ads are everywhere, constantly telling us to buy this and eat that. Common sense is not so common anymore. Maybe we should put down our phones or peel ourselves away from Facebook for a few minutes and try to talk to the person next to us instead of texting someone across the room.

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DSPS Continued from Page 3 like EOPS or DSPS are being “supplemented by general funding” which are usually allocated to the San Diego Community College District’s expenditures.

Test-proctoring hours have been slashed from full to half days. The service allows disabled students to take a test at the DSPS center rather than in the classroom.

For instance, a visually

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impaired or handicapped student could request adaptive software to take exams.

According to Browne, three staff members -- a secretary, a learning-disability specialist, and a fulltime counselor -- chose early retirement during the summer. Their only other option was to be transferred to another department.

Christina Gibbs, a licensed clinical social worker, is the only remaining full-timer on staff.

“I’m constantly seeing students,” Gibbs said. “I bump into students in the

lobby who need to see me.”

Some of Gibbs’ workload is alleviated with help from two part-time adjunct faculty and an unpaid intern.

On top of her workload and a mountain of paperwork (to meet statewide compliance), Gibbs said DSPS has to process “special populations” which have learning disabilities and psychiatric conditions in addition to serving the disabled student population.

“In addition to our regular disabled students, our department has to process

special populations such as parolees and vets,” Gibbs said.

According to state and federal mandates, community colleges are required to offer services to disabled student population, and disabled students can opt to use those services or not.

DSPS counselors like Gibbs are the only counselors qualified to deal with the disabled student population whereas counselors in the general counseling department are not.

Due to the budget cuts, DSPS has no funds to per-

against Muslims “has still not gone down to pre-9/11 levels.”

She cited the August stabbing of a New York City taxi driver as an example.

“Prejudice, discrimination -- it’s wrong,” said Ismail Khadar, a student from Somalia who is Muslim.

Khadar said he used to drive a taxi in Atlanta, where a friendly young customer

once shocked him by asking, point-blank, “Do you support Osama Bin Laden?”

Frank Asoa, who is studying biology, mentioned the manipulative power of fear.

“Islamophobia, it’s just one big war that the politicians use,” he said.

Another student seemed to agree.

“It’s about land and oil and drugs,” she said, “They’ve

got it, and we want it.”

Andres Gonzalez, an air conditioning technology student, said that fear of Islam is a distraction from more important issues, like cuts to essential public services.

“We’re cut off from financial aid and hospitals,” he said. He urged people to focus on “(making) sure the government (does) doing the right thing for us.”

“Why set aside (parking) spots for one group, (while) other groups such as staff, come in at different hours (of the day to teach) ...they don’t get to park?”

Classified Senate President Awana Payne said not all reserved parking spots were being used; hence several faculty and staff members parked there when

spots were empty.

“Some people were parking there during the beginning of school because they needed spots, faculty needed to get to their classes to teach,” Payne said.

On Sept. 13, Fierro delivered a letter to Davis on behalf if the Academic Senate Committee expressing their concern.

A day later, Davis came to a resolution, two reserved parking spots for volunteers at KSDS and a loading zone.

“The Academic Senate is satisfied with the outcome,” Fierro said, “KSDS is a valid member of campus and we want to respect that and help out with what we can. Administrative Services came to a good rational.”

form psychometric testing, that is, to diagnose students to see if they have any learning disability.

“These are individuals who never knew they had any condition, who were never diagnosed in K through 12,” Gibbs said.

DSPS continually gets referrals from the nursing department and professors about students who may have a learning disability but don’t know it.”

According to Gibbs, DSPS’ psychometric testing has shrunk from 20 to two students per semester.

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For the other students who need to be tested, DSPS refers them to community resources.

The “chronicity” of problems that disabled students face is due to the economic meltdown affecting their lives, Gibbs said.“Crisis level is constant all the time,” Gibbs said.

“I used to take testing whenever I wanted to,” a DSPS student, who asked not to be identified said.

“Now I have to adjust my schedule to make an appointment which takes three weeks. It’s not fair.”

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Students Continued from Page 3 do not accurately represent Islam, which calls for respect of other faiths.

Shelton noted former president George W. Bush’s speeches in the wake of the 9/11 attacks were somewhat effective in calming fears of Islam, but that hate crime

Parking Continued from Page 3 radio personnel, who were only there, maybe a couple hours during the day.”

Fierro did not agree with Davis’ reasoning for agreeing to reserve the parking spots for KSDS

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES n Campus gets major work training grant

This summer, San Diego City College was the only community college selected to receive $851,216 from the American Recovery Reinvestment Act Training Grant. The one-year grant focuses on low-income earners, the working poor, unemployed, dislocated workers and the under-skilled adults unable to qualify for jobs in the workforce. By Kailey Aleto

n Nursing students help Project Stand Down San Diego City College nursing students volunteered to assist the San Diego homeless veterans during Operation Stand Down, a three-day event from July 16 through 18, held on San Diego High School’s athletic field. By Christina Pham

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Sports Knight and day... McGinnis’ way

By Sidney Bryant City Times Kathy McGinnis, athletic director and dean of City College’s Health and Exercise Science Department, has been a member of the City College faculty since 1987, when she was first hired to coach the

women’s softball team.

After ten years of coaching softball, McGinnis moved up within City College’s Athletic Department to become the assistant athletic director in 1997.

“It’s been quite a ride here at City College. Having the opportunity to administer young men and women at this level has always been a dream of mine,” McGinnis said.

Born and raised in Detroit, Mich., McGinnis said that from an early age she was exposed to adversity that somewhat made her feel out of place.

“Growing up in Detroit was very challenging for me as young girl. I always played with the boys and was referred to as a tomboy,” McGinnis said. “I remember when women weren't allowed to participate in extracurricular activities at all.”

Passed in 1972, Title IX gave all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, equal rights to participate in any educational program that is receiving federal assistance.

“Thanks to Title IX, my dreams have become reality because at one time in my life,

I really thought women would never have the same opportunities as men when sports were involved.”

In 2008, McGinnis became the dean and athletic director of City College. She is the only woman athletic director in the Pacific

“I’ve been in this environment all my life. I plan on retiring around sports.”

-Kathy McGinnis, City College athletics director Coast Athletic Conference.

“Kathy is very supportive of all the programs here at City College. She is very demanding but very supportive,” says Mitch Charlens, assistant athletic director and head coach of men’s basketball.

McGinnis mission as athletic director is to continue to help student-athletes strive to be better individuals in the classroom and maintain decorum while representing City College.

“I feel much attached to the students here. I have an opendoor policy at all times to my office,” says McGinnis.

Knight and day, McGinnis thinks, eats, and lives sports. All her life she has been either playing sports or coaching.

“Most times, athletic directors are never coaches. With Kathy having the experience of coaching on the collegiate level, she tends to take her job very seriously,” says Charlens.

McGinnis is assisted by women’s volleyball coach Dede Bodnar and men's baseball coach Chris Brown.

“Kathy has been a very good friend, mentor and colleague during my tenure here at City College. She takes tremendous pride in her work,” says Brown.

“As athletic director, my overall goal is to get more people involved with our athletic program here at City College. I’ve been in this environment all my life. I plan on retiring around sports,” McGinnis said.

“Kathy has proven herself to be infatuated with sports in a way one could never imagine. She is dedicated to her profession,” Bodnar said.