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STUDENT SERVICES

New Blackboard gets mixed reviews Online tool for City students causing both good and bad reactions

By J. Rae Chipera City Times

Saxaphone player Walter Gentr y, a member of the group “Madame LeRoux and Krewe,” performs his solo at the Jazz 88.3 Mardi Gras event on Feb. 12. See stor y on page 7.

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With the adoption of a social media-style atmosphere, the new Blackboard has some users praising the developers, while irregularities from the software update have others wanting to scrape their fingernails across Blackboard.

Starting this semester, City College upgraded to Blackboard Service Pack Ten. English professor and City College’s Online Faculty Mentor, Gwynn Enright, whose job it is to instruct professors on Blackboard use, stated that the new service pack was created by the software engineers as a normal commercial production update.

San Diego Community College District converted because the old version was no longer supported by the software creator, according to Enright.

Blackboard’s commercial website says the feature updates were influenced by feedback provided by nearly 600 students and more than 600 instructors at 640 different schools.

Not all users are excited about the new changes.

“You can’t tell what you’re looking for because the first page is

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It’s not surprising there are glitches.

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blank. If you don’t know that you have to go to the right side to find your classes, you won’t be able to find them,” said psychology student JoAnne Beck, age 52.

Beck is referring to the “My Blackboard” feature, which includes a side-bar drop down menu containing the courses and icons referring to each category of items available, all under a Facebook-style red box notification about messages and activity on Blackboard.

According to David Giberson, the district’s Blackboard administrator, the social networking features were

GONZALEZ CASE

STUDENT LIFE

By Allison Browne City Times

Writing contest will award winning students with cash prizes

Perez is ordered out of courtroom Armando Gabriel Perez, 39, the suspect in the Diana Gonzalez murder case, was ordered to leave the courtroom due to lack of cooperation only a few minutes into his arraignment on Feb. 28.

Perez appeared before Judge Peter Deddeh at the San Diego Superior Courthouse located downtown at 1:30 p.m.

Perez requested to read a lengthy statement that appeared to be several pages long. Deddeh denied him, saying “We’re not going to do

this right now. You’re either going to plead guilty or not guilty or I’m just going to enter a plea on your behalf and take you out of here.”

Perez asked why he didn’t have the right to talk.

The judge replied that it was not the appropriate time for him to speak, and he only had the right to enter his plea.

Perez refused multiple requests from Deddeh to hand the note to the bailiff, resulting in the judge ordering Perez be removed from

Suspect Armando Perez sits in an enclosed box during the arraignment with his attorney, holding a statememt he wanted to recite in court.

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designed to further help link the students and professors online, and to provide a social connection to other Blackboard users. It introduces profiles that students can set up, along with status updates and profile photos in order to make Blackboard function more interchangeably with social media.

Enright also noted that there are updated privacy settings, allowing students to opt into or out of new features.

“The default privacy settings allow users to communicate with students and instructors in their Blackboard courses. Any communication outside of these limits requires an opt-in from the student or faculty member,” said Giberson.

To access other basic user settings, Blackboard users can click on the drop-down carrot next to their name in the upper right corner and then click on “settings.” From there, users can change their personal information and edit notification settings.

Other new features for users include a consolidated calendar that can be exported to Outlook or See Reviews, page 2

Calling all writers

By Jennifer Manalili City Times The San Diego Community College District League for Innovation is currently inviting student poets, playwrights, and writers to submit work for their Student Literary Competition.

Submissions in the following four categories are welcome:

poetry, fiction, essay and one-act play.

The deadline for all entries is April 19.

Winners from the district will go on to the national competition and be eligible for publication and cash rewards. $500 will be offered for First Place, $200 for Second Place, and $100 for Third Place in each category.

To download an entry form or to see a full list of contest guidelines, visit sdcity.edu/campuslife/leagueforinnovation. A list of previous winners is also available on the website.

For more information contact campus coordinator Professor Karen Lim at klim@sdccd.edu.

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Perez

Continued from Page 1 the courtroom. A plea of not guilty was then entered on his behalf.

After the incident, Deddeh issued a statement.

“For the record, Mr. Perez was asked to plea guilty or not guilty. This is not a forum for him to make a speech or deliver some message to the public.”

Perez is accused of killing his estranged wife Diana Gonzalez, who was a 19-year-old City College

nursing student. Gonzales’ body was found on Oct. 12, 2010, in a men’s restroom on campus with multiple stab wounds to her neck and other parts of her body.

Perez has been held at George F. Bailey Detention Facility since he was extradited from Mexico on Aug. 21, 2012.

If found guilty of the first-degree murder charge, he would face life in prison with no possibility of parole.

Perez’s status conference is scheduled for March 21, with his trial before a jury set for April 19.

CALENDAR

Compiled by Kaily Sanders Get your event in the paper. Email us at calendar@sdcitytimes.com or call 619-388-3880 nMarch 12, Tuesday Jazz Live: Ben Schachter/ Mike Wofford Trio in the Saville Theatre 8-9 p.m.

Student election packets available in student affairs (D-106). Due 3/15 3:30 p.m. nMarch 13, Wednesday Cover letter workshop in transfer/career center A-111 1-2 p.m.

Campus farm raises money with homegrown produce

By Mary Watson City Times Seeds@City, City’s campus farm, held a fundraiser Feb. 21 at Sea Rocket Bistro in North Park.

With a $15 dollar cover charge, $10 of which went directly to the farm, attendees could grab a seat with fellow supporters and enjoy the many hors d’oeuvres that were served throughout the night. Dorothea Sotiros,

farm coordinator, said overall the farm managed to raise $200.

Supporters started gathering at the chic restaurant around 5:30 p.m. and enjoyed several unique and flavorful appetizers including carrot ginger soup shooters, anchovy and kale pesto on sourdough bread and an Italian sausage tapenade on lettuce. All of the vegetables used in the decadent hors d’oeuvres were

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fresh picked straight from the farm.

The restaurant, located in North Park on the corner of 33rd and Upas Street regularly donates the proceeds from the Spicy Barbecue Seitan dish to the farm.

Their next event will be held March 21 at 10:30 a.m. in Gorton Quad. Chef Ricardo will be preparing the farm’s fresh vegetables for students to try for free.

nMarch 14, Thursday Screening ‘Inocente”: Award winning, Oscar nominated film being shown in V-101 12:30-2:00 p.m.

nMarch 19, Tuesday Marilyn Chin, “Revenge of the Mooncake Vixen: A Manifesto in 41 Tales.” Room V-101 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

nMarch 26, Tuesday Spring break

nMarch 18, Monday Resume writing workshop in transfer/career center A-111 10-11 a.m.

nMarch 21, Thursday San Diego Blood Bank hosts another blood drive in Gorton Quad 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

nMarch 28, Thursday Spring break

nMarch 25, Monday Spring break begins!!

Reviews Continued from Page 1 Google Calendar, an allowance of student creation of ad-hoc communication forums for projects, as well as a “video everywhere” feature.

Alongside improvements to the software came reports of hiccups within the site.

“It’s not surprising there are glitches,” said Enright, who currently teaches two online classes and has not noticed any significant Blackboard malfunctions that would hinder the success of her classes. She recognizes glitches are an ordinary occurrence for any new software update.

Enright pointed out that some faculty members

observed that it is no longer possible to hide future discussion board topics.

Giberson stated that he was informed that Blackboard is currently working on a patch for this glitch. Giberson said there is a way to manually work around the issue until it is fixed.

According to Blackboard, there is a Ser vice Pack Eleven, a maintenance release that corrects a few problems and includes minimal new features. Ser vice Pack Eleven was created to allow a “Safe HTML Filter” for the content editor building block, allowance of file attachments in tests and mobile support for mashups.

Giberson confirmed that

nMarch 27, Wednesday Spring break

nMarch 29, Friday Spring break

Ser vice Pack Eleven does not include a patch to the discussion forums malfunction, stating that the patch for that glitch has not yet been released.

Giberson further stated that the district does not plan to deploy the new Service Pack Eleven update while the school is in session. He said that the update will be launched at some point, but a solid date has not yet been established.

Blackboard site navigation and troubleshooting instructions are available online here: http://www. sdccdonline.net/students/ training/ or here: http:// ondemand.blackboard. com/.

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Changes for college transfer It’s not TAG. Read about the new transfer agreement for CCCs and CSUs. SDCITYTIMES.COM

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CAMPUS POLICE

Officer provides students with safety tips

By Mary Watson City Times

Vials given before the blood is drawn out during the blood drive on Feb. 21 in Gorton Quad.

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CAMPUS LIFE

Students give back by donating blood

By Allison Browne City Times The San Diego Blood Bank held their most recent blood drive on Feb. 21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Gorton Quad.

Donations were taken from donors by nurses and volunteers in a bloodmobile located on site.

The entire process took approximately 45 minutes, although the actual donation time only takes about 15 minutes.

The San Diego Blood Bank requires donors be over the age of 17, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good

health and fill out a questionnaire about their medical history.

If all the requirements are met, donors can donate once every eight weeks.

“Each time we come, around 50 to 60 people might come over, but only about half of them usually qualify to donate. We have a goal of 25 to 30 people,” said volunteer James Ward.

Molly Grauberger, 21-year-old chemistry student, is a proud veteran donor. “My mom’s always done it, so when I turned 18 I decided it would be my good deed,” she said.

“I just really want to help people,” Laura Romero, 18, a first time donor said.

“I’m actually really scared of needles but it’s worth it,” added Romero.

Nurse Samantha Gutierrez explains, “We never have enough blood. After we take it to central, they process it and then it is sent out all over San Diego and Orange County.”

The National Bone Marrow Registry was also present, registering new potential donors.

All potential donors had to do was fill out a simple form and have a swab of

saliva taken from their inner cheek.

If in the future they are found to be a match for a person in need, they must be willing to go and donate their marrow.

The San Diego Blood Bank and National Bone Marrow Registry will return monthly, with their next drive being on March 21 at 9 a.m. in Gorton Quad.

Walk-ins are welcome, though having an appointment can make the process quicker.

Appointments can be made online at www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

On Thursday, Feb. 21, Officer Tony Gutierrez held a campus safety presentation in the college’s V building.

His presentation was focused around student and faculty safety during an ‘active shooter’ event and the procedures that should follow.

An ‘active shooter,’ as defined by Gutierrez, is an armed person who has opened fire in a public area such as a mall, campus, gym or library.

He wanted it to be known that active shooters can happen anywhere, at any time with and without reason.

Gutierrez explained the shooters usually have no specific target and no motive at all. Gutierrez laid down three specific guidelines that every student should know in case there is ever an active shooter on our campus: Run. Hide.

Fight.

Run This is always first priority.

If you see an opportunity to escape, do it. Whether others decide to follow you or not.

Do not let someone else convince you to stay. Instead, try to lead others to safety, work together to find an escape route.

Evacuate the premises.

This does not mean run from the V building to the C building—run off campus and as far away as possible. Call the police and provide them as much detailed information as possible.

Dispatchers rely on the information given to them.

Remember things like which building, what floor, and, if you can, describe the individual.

Hide Should you find yourself in a situation where you cannot safely escape, then you need to hide. Conceal yourself or take cover. Active shooters are looking for “targets of opportunity” or people that are calling attention to themselves.

Barricade or lock the doors. Familiarize yourself with how your classroom doors lock. Use furniture and other heavy objects to block the door.

Remain calm. It’s very important to keep yourself calm, because your own anxiety could prevent you from making a plan or finding safety.

Be invisible. Turn off the lights, silence phones, and See Safety, page 10

CONSTRUCTION

City College Mental Health Counseling construction available on campus continues HEALTH SERVICES

By LaShawn Encarnacion City Times

By Allison Browne City Times

In the corner of the second floor of the A building, there is a door marked A-221.

Once inside, students will find an office that provides services that they may or may not be aware of: the Mental Health Counseling office.

With so many stresses in the everyday world, from financial and family issues to relationship troubles, the MHC office is there.

Staffed with interns who are ready to listen with an unbiased ear, they provide resources and support if students need a shoulder to lean on.

The MHC program is run

by Leslie Easton, a licensed Mental Health Ser vices room, located in room A-221, is available to students for counseling and other mental health needs. Heric Rubio, City Times See Health, page 10

City College celebrates the opening of its new Math and Social Science building with a grand opening March 15.

Tom Fine, campus project manager, said, “It was a really smooth process. It was the first [building] that went through with a design-build process.”

Design-build means instead of the building being designed, then bid on by construction teams, it was built by the same team that designed it. Fine said this led to a smoother construction process.

The next project to be completed will be a new science building, which is expected to be completed in August. It will be open in time

for the spring 2014 semester, after which the classes held in the M building will be moved over to the new building.

The Arts/Humanities and Business Technology buildings are to be finished around November and also opened in time for the spring semester.

The majority of programs currently hosted in the C building will be moved into the Arts/Humanities building. The building will contain 40 handicapped parking spots and connect to Curran Plaza by a walkway.

After those buildings are completed, the next projects will be the renovation of the C and M buildings, followed by the renovation of the D, A, and T buildings.

For more information visit sdcity.edu/buildingupdates.

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Google+: destroying search results?

Google+ seems to be a sociological mistake overall, but there are a few features that make the social media platform worth using.

“Hangouts,” a way to chat

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face-to-face over a long distance using a webcam, is the single most useful feature on it. The Google Talk plugin helps create an experience that is truly superior to what can be obtained on any other site, including Skype.

“Hangouts” can be recorded and posted to YouTube using the “Hangouts on Air” function. A person can use “Hangouts” to communicate clearly and face-toface with friends and family around the world.

However, the general glitches that plague Google+, as well as the perceived Google-promoted bullying that came along with the company’s creation of a social media platform clouds the appeal of “Hangouts.”

Google+ is likely to blame for the inorganic search results that now appear on the once-organic Google.

Organic search results are what appear on a search engine because of their relevance to the search terms, as opposed to paid advertisements. Non-organic search results are pay-per-click advertising and other results that have little to do with the search terms.

Pam Dyer, a search engine optimization engineer and author of Panorama, is trying to convince entrepreneurs who were using social media to market their businesses to move to Google+. Because it has one feature that is changing the way that the internet functions, it is unknown yet whether this change is good or bad. It will likely be bad all around in the long run, but good for selected few in the short run.

This feature is the “sug-

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gested user list,” which intends on showing new users people who Google thinks will be interesting for them to follow.

It seems like a good idea in principle, but it is changing the search results in a way that affects entire industries.

Not only are celebrities on the list, but also everyday people who Google finds “interesting,” and that’s what the problem is.

In some professions, such as photography, journalism, and art, the professionals have been seeing their search results fall below those of the people who have a hobby in the field, because of Google’s promotion of the amateurs over the professionals.

Google+ is giving away the equivalent of tens, sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars of advertising to people who are promoted on the suggested list.

This has two side effects: people lose trust in the accuracy and relevance of Google Search, and the affected industries start to become extremely difficult to make money in, leading to a decrease in available professionals. Google is picking the people whose opinions it wants on the internet, and making sure those opinions are heard and everyone else is silenced.

Because Google owns so many other sites, including YouTube, people who are suggested on the Google+ list also see increased hits on their YouTube and other Google account pages, which promotes their best interest.

It’s a seemingly-innocent business practice; but if the government did that, it would be seen as them seeking to control the internet.

Most of the receivers of this suggested user treatment obtain a new attitude along with their advertising, and cyberbullying has become an issue. Google’s suggested

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“The anti-piracy pirates strike another futile blow!”

Hollywood sides with misogyny and loses In “Sputnik Sweetheart,” Haruki Murakami writes, “If they invent a car that runs on stupid jokes, you could go far.”

In another attempt to appeal to younger audiences,

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Jennifer Manalili “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane was chosen to host the Oscars.

While ratings rose, viewership couldn’t save him from doing terribly, so badly that he addressed the audience when they remained silent.

Ironically, he predicted his own demise in a skit about how he’d be dubbed “Worst Oscar host ever.”

Performance aside, most

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worrying was how the night relied on making fun of women. Moments after the broadcast ended, Buzzfeed. com published “9 Sexist Things That Happened At the Oscars.”

Some feel MacFarlane could’ve been meaner, others blame the writers.

But lets shoot the messenger. Oscar producer, Brett Ratner, was fired for making sexist, crude comments but we know this kind of humor is what’s made Seth famous in his own endeavors.

He sang “The Boob Song,” pointing at actresses who’ve bared skin for film.

When he wasn’t making fun of her name, MacFarlane resolved to sexualizing 9-year-old nominee Quven-

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zhané Wallis, joking that she’s 16 years from being too old for George Clooney.

“Zero Dark Thirty,” by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, follows the decade long search for Osama Bin Laden and the CIA agent who leads it (Jessica Chastain). MacFarlane said it proves that women are difficult and “ … have an innate ability to never let anything go.”

He alluded to eating disorders: “For all those women who had the ‘flu.’ it paid off.

Lookin’ good.”

And made fun of Salma Hayek: “ ... We have finally reached the point in the ceremony where either Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz or Salma Hayek comes on stage and we have no idea

what they’re saying but we don’t care because they’re so attractive.”

Last year, filmmaker Keith Thomas, a professor who dedicates time to spreading awareness to anti-sexism efforts, was on campus to present “The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men.” “Growing up, I remember thinking being called a woman was the worst, that I’d rather be called ‘gay.’

What does that say about how we think of women?” said one commentator.

“Humor, after all, can be an incredible weapon for social progress, but it can also be regressive: The more See Oscars, page 10

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Voice

‘Django’ sparks uproar over dialect

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We give words their power “There’s a n----r on a horse!” gasps a surprised townsman to his wife in Oscar winner Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained.”

The epic western centers around Django (Jamie Foxx),

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Paul Smoot a slave turned bounty hunter who journeys across the U.S. to rescue his beloved wife from a plantation owner. The movie, directed and written by Tarantino, uses the n-word over 100 times.

Witth a word with as much sensitive history as this one it’s no wonder there are lots of people who have a problem with this dialogue.

However, this is still a film, a form of artwork. And a popular one at that.

Making a big deal out of the word is what’s giving it all of its power. Instead of

seeing the word for what it is (a word), others often mistake aesthetic for offense.

Movies like this continue to ignite the issue for pop culture, while truly authenticating where words like this actually had their place in history.

Tarantino filmed with the intention of giving the most accurate depiction of what it meant to be African-American in the pre-Civil War era.

He stated, in an exclusive interview with BlackTree TV’s Jamaal Finley, that “In this one ... (we have to) deal with the true brutality of slavery. I wanted to take a 21st century audience and stick them in the middle of Mississippi, in the Antebellum South and have them see, this is America, this was America then.” The excessive use of the n-word was imperative to the legitimacy and nature of the film.

Popular culture is often

a reflection of American consciousness, which has always been obsessed with racism, violence and scandals. It’s what sells. This ultimately desensitized our culture and allowed us to be more accepting of ideas that would have otherwise been unfathomable in 1858.

Professor and Director of Black Studies at the City College of New York, Arthur K. Spears, explains the expression’s acceptance throughout the Black community in “Perspectives: A View of the N-Word from Sociolinguistics.”

He explains, “In many African-American neighborhoods, ‘n---a’ is simply the most common term used to refer to any male, of any race.

Increasingly, the term has been applied to any person, male or female. ‘Where y’all n---a’s goin?’ is said with no self-consciousness or animosity to a group of women,

for the routine purpose of obtaining information. The point: N---a is evaluatively neutral in terms of its inherent meaning; it may express positive, neutral or negative attitudes.”

Tarantino has created many boundary-pushing films in the last 20 years lincluding “Reservoir Dogs,” and “Kill Bill.” All are heavy with graphic nudity, violence, and explicit profanity; but it is the n-word that casts the biggest shadow.

Are we really offended by the n-word or is it just another riling conversation to have? And if we are, then why not get upset by all of the other suggestive themes in R-rated movies?

The n-word being used in art is completely appropriate, because art is a form of expression. An artist, be it music, film, or literature has a right to create an expression of his or her liking.

The ‘n’ should be silenced Acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino has embarked on a dialectic controversy due to the frequent use of the “n-word” in his latest production “Django Unchained,” where he uses it over 100 times.

“Django Unchained” is

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Aldo Ramirez set two years before the Civil War and portrays the life of Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave on a quest to find his wife after being given his freedom by a bounty hunter, played by Christoph Waltz. Waltz won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar and Tarantino also won Best Original Screenplay.

It is understood that due to its social history, the slur is an important element when it comes to establishing the time period where the film is set. But a repetitive use of the word, that only saturates the ears of the audience, goes beyond any

element of art.

The word is derived from the Latin word “nigrum,” which means black, but has been used historically in American society to denigrate a whole race due to the color of their skin.

This word is linked to atrocious events, events so hatefully conceived that they led our society to make an almost silent oath to forget it.

At the Golden Globes, Tarantino was asked if he ever considered not using the n-word. His answer?

“If somebody is out there actually saying it when it comes to the word n----r, that the fact that I was using it in the movie more than it was used in the Antebellum South in Mississippi in 1858, then feel free to make that case. But no one is actually making that case. So in other words, they’re actually saying that I should soften it, they’re saying I should lie, they’re saying I should

whitewash, they’re saying I should massage and I never do that when it comes to my characters,” he said.

Tarantino has his reasons, but he has to acknowledge that this is a different era we are living in. The reality is that the consequences of using this word will be noticed in today´s society.

“This was one of the most narcissistic, self-indulgent, racist, most despicable characters I’ve ever read in my entire life,” said Leonardo Dicaprio as he described his character, Calvin J. Candie, to “Nightline.” In the film, Candie is owner of Candyland, a territory comprised of the four largest plantations in Mississippi.

The artistic rights that Tarantino has as a director does not excuse his responsibility as a member of our society. Some people may say that the word is used to enhance the artistic value and contextual ambiance of a motion picture. While it may

seem acceptable to use the word as an artistic element, in the daily basis of our social life there is no art in the word. It still has that connotative power to denigrate.

Of course, Tarantino is not to blame for all the crimes committed in the name of racism, but it is important to understand that these kind of projects have an effect on the audience. While the use of such a strong racial slur on the big screen may sound harmonious, it is not unusual to find people that may think it is proper to use the word in public places.

Let’s not forget that words have power. Tarantino surely hasn’t. The repetition of the word in his project reflects an intended reaction from the audience. Also, let’s not forget why we stopped using this disgusting term: to pursue the unity of our society, unity in the belief that this word was segregating.

We must keep it silent.

Christoph Waltz (left) and Jamie Foxx (right) as bounty hunters in “Django Unchained.” MCT Campus

Words are like ammunition Words are like ammo, they have power, and in some ways that power can be used to hurt people. Perhaps our art is a reflection of this knowledge.

EDITORIAL

City Times Editorial Board Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has came under fire after the release of “Django Unchained.” At its heart, the film is a love story shrouded in controversy. It takes place in 1858, two years shy of the Civil War. At its forefront are Broomhilda and Django, married slaves, whose love is thrown against the backdrop of the ironically named Candyland plantation after Broomhilda is sold at auction and separated from her husband.

“Django Unchained” has gained notoriety for its violence and blood shed - a Tarantino trademark- but also because the n-word is used over 120 times. Some argue that Tarantino makes light of slavery, presenting it as a form of entertainment.

He’s defended the film through media outlets, saying it’s a depiction of history, a way to stay true to the era. Jamie Foxx, who plays Django, told “Nightline” that he agrees.

Others criticize Tarantino because he is White, but many forget that the film is itself a depiction of why we should not say the word.

It isn’t a term of endearment. The reason people who are not Black shouldn’t use it is because of its his-

tory. If times are changing then it’s their word to take back, not yours. It has roots, painful, deeply embedded roots. Django has no freedom because he is a “n----r.” His wife is raped repeatedly and whipped by White men who spit this word into her face as they violate her. She is punished, forced to strip naked and thrown into a hot box, a form of solitary confinement and heat torture that resulted in dehydration and death for many slaves, because she is a “n----r.”

We would not refer to gay or lesbian communities as “dy--s” and “fa---ts” and then try to pass it off with love, the same way we would not want to refer to Asians as “Yellow” or throw other derogatory words around with a chuckle, wave and a shrug of “I can’t be racist! I have Black friends!”

Don’t let a sense of entitlement blind you.

We’ve come a long way, no matter how long or uneven that road was. Our classrooms are no longer segregated. We have a Black president in the White House. The movie is a depiction of why we should learn from where we come from and never ever go back.

It may seem weird to have regulations for who can use words but lets remember that words are power. Some argue for a separation between church and state, but we should also remember to have a line between pop culture and real life and in the way we interact with one another.

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“I don’t think it should be used in the media because it’s like promoting that it’s ok to be using it. You’re promoting it not only to older generations, but also younger ones.”

“People shouldn’t use it, Black or White. It has a negative connotation, you’re not taking it back by trying to make it slang; you just make it sound worse most of the time.”

“Nowadays, it’s like bro or homie or just a greeting if anything. It has been getting out of hand, it’s used a lot.”

“As far as it being used in the past for hurting people and for racism, it’s changed now, but to me it doesn’t bother me at all.”

How do you feel about using the n-word in today’s slang?

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Virginmarys’ breakout album After releasing a series of EPs and one mini-album, the Viriginmarys finally make their full-length debut with “King of Conflict”.

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Angelica Wallingford Ally Dickaty, Danny Dolan, and Matt Rose formed the Virginmarys in Macclesfield, England in 2006 after the break-up of their former band For Tomorrows. They spent their early years touring non-stop as supporting acts for big name bands and various festivals. In late 2011, after years of recording self financed EPs and one mini album, they gained the backing of two labels Double Cross/Cooking Vinyl and Wind-Up records, in Europe and the U.S. respectively.

For their full-length debut, they recruited longtime producer Toby Jepson and recorded the majority of the record while on their 2012 tour. The Virginmarys finally released “King of Conflict” on Feb. 12. The album perfectly encompasses the years and years of work these guys put in and the result is a really good debut.

One of the things that make this album so good is that it’s hard to put into a defined box. “King of Conflict” is no doubt a bona fide rock album but metal, punk and even blues influences can be heard throughout the entire record. Lyrically, the album deals with

Still of Gloria Javier in one of the featured films from the San Diego Latino Film Festival.

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20 years worth of the Latino Film Festival “Kings of Conflict” album cover. Official image themes such as relationships and break-ups in a brutally honest manner while keeping the stellar storytelling quality that the band is known for. There is little to no gap in-between the songs on the album, which makes the tracks flow together seamlessly. The energetic drums, catchy bass lines and cascading guitar solos pair perfectly with singer Ally Dickaty’s gritty and raw vocal style.

That being said, one gripe I have with the album is that sometimes the vocals are so gritty and raw that it can sound like the singer is screaming at you rather then actually singing. This is a reoccurring factor in most of the songs on the

album, but after listening to this album for a while you get used to it and it becomes a non-factor.

Longtime fans of the Virginmarys will appreciate that the band stuck to their own unique sound rather then following the current trend of bands revamping and reinventing theirs.

However, if you’re new to this band then you’re in for a really entertaining listening experience very reminiscent of bands like Kings of Leon and The Bronx. At its core “King of Conflict” is a solid debut album that will please a wide range of music fans with in-your-face music and painfully honest lyrics that most people could relate to.

Highlights from the album include the catchy first singles “Just a Ride” and “Bang Bang Bang,” the emotional twisted ballad “Dressed to Kill,” the sexually charged “Portrait of Red” and the 14-minute guitar heavy epic “Ends Don’t Mend.” It’s not hard to imagine a festival crowd get amped up with catchy and stand out lyrics like “take that gun and blow my mind” echoing through the speakers. To really see how talented these guys are, pick the deluxe version, which had three emotionally charged stripped down acoustic tracks.

“King of Conflict” is available now.

Console War VI looms on the horizon I consider myself a veteran of the previous console wars. I’ve seen great empires of gaming companies grow and expand, only to be crushed years later by large juggernauts in the entertain-

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ment industry. I fought hard for my beloved franchises to stay afloat while also allowing for new gaming cultures to be integrated into my own.

Now you may or may not be wondering: what is a con-

sole war?

Simply put, a console war occurs every five or six years, when video game companies have to keep current with advancing technologies. They tend to release their consoles within a few months of each other, which results in the companies battling against one another for the biggest share of the market.

To date the biggest contenders are Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony who rule the console world, marginalizing both SEGA and Atari to mere fiefdoms that only make shoddy software.

The first major console war was between Nintendo and SEGA. There were skirmishes before, but this one set the historical trend.

Sega released its “Genesis” system in 1991, in an era that was completely dominated by Nintendo. To battle with the dictator-state of Nintendo was gutsy, but SEGA touted some massive firepower: 16-bits, “blast processing”, and an ad campaign that lambasted Nintendo’s image as childish and not as awesomely-cowabunga-rad as SEGA and us 90’s kids hadn’t figured out what “cool” was yet, so we took their word for it.

Much has happened since then, and it isn’t that hard to find information on the previous five console wars, so let us fast-forward to today.

In Nov., Nintendo released the Wii-U, which sports an arsenal of HD

graphics, online support, and a touchscreen controller. So far, the head-start hasn’t proved to be too advantageous to Nintendo, as they recently slashed their forcasted sales from five million to four million.

Being first is not always the best strategy, as SEGA learned the hard way with its failed Saturn and Dreamcast models. Nintendo probably still had its battle-high from its Wii console, which dominated the “casual gamer” niche in the last war. Not all is lost, however, as a year advantage over its competitors can enable it to make a price cut when the others are released.

Sony recently announced See Consoles, page 10

Sneak peek offered by festival director

By Aldo Ramirez City Times San Diego City College held a conference on Feb. 28 in the Saville Theater discussing the San Diego Latino Film Festival. The festival is celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year. It will take place from March 7 to 17 at the DigiPlex Mission Valley Cinema.

During the conference Ethan Van Thillo, executive director of the festival spoke about the history and transformation of the festival. It started as a student film festival at UC Santa Cruz in 1998, and has grown to a festival that screens over 3,660 films from Latin-America and the USA. “20 years, wow! A lot has happened in 20 years, there’s been wonderful advances in Latino cinema, but there’s also been some challenges,’’ Van Thillo said.

He also mentioned the

importance of the festival in the community. “How many stories do we need to hear about Barrio Logan or City Heights until we say: we want you to show us something different. To grow up all your life and just see all the negative stereotypes, that’s not a positive way to get youth excited about the future.”

Over 160 films are going to be screened during this year’s festival. The films were chosen from over 700 submitted works.

Van Thillo also commented on the goals and objectives of the festival.

“Latino film is really international cinema. There’s so many different unique stories and different perspectives that weren’t again being portrayed by mainstream media,’’ Van Thillo said.

“The objective still remains the same but when we started, really, we wanted to combat the negative stereotypes that were seen on mainstream media. We wanted to show an accurate and positive portrait. That objective still exists but at See Film, page 10

Scene from “Shooting Star Salesman.”

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San Diego Latino Film Festival March 7-17

Tickets start at $10.50 per show.

Movie packs are available starting at $40. VIP passes to screenings, premieres, events, and panels on all days are $190.

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Jazzing it up in the Music made in Saville Theatre San Diego: ‘Top

Five’ playlist

By Angelica Wallingford City Times

San Diego is a melting pot of music from different genres and artists, which makes the local music scene here in our city very interesting and entertaining. Here are some of my favorites at the moment.

1. Neat Beats - “Science is My Girlfriend”

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Neat Beats is the alias of philosopher Alvin Fenner.

He creates really interesting and introspective electronic music that really gets you thinking about well, everything. If your philosophy and physics textbooks had soundtrack then this is exactly how it would sound like. “Science is my Girlfriend” is definitely a highlight on his debut album “Cosmic Surgery.” This song is like a science experiment set to experimental electronic music. If you’re a fan of electronic music or are just looking for a breath of fresh air from the top 40 on the radio, then Neat Beats is for you. “Science is my Girlfriend” and the album “Cosmic Surgery” are available on iTunes.

2. The Getdown - “Whiskey Knights”

If I have to name off all of my musical weaknesses then really, really good punk rock and all of its variations would be in the top five. The Getdown, based out of Escondido, are a pop punk trio made up of Ryan Donovan, Sean Walker and Tim Dog. They have been in the San Diego music scene since 2008 and have been leaving their mark ever since. Their song “Whiskey Knights” is a perfect example of the bands high-energy musical style and catchy lyrics that will surely inspire any crowd to sing along. These tracks, along with three others, are available for free on the bands Facebook page: facebook.com/theegetdown.

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3. Little Hurricane - “Haunted Heart”

Little Hurricane might be one of the most wellknown local bands in the music scene right now.

They are currently on tour and have been featured in many publications including Rolling Stone. Their song “Haunted Heart” is one of their most well known and has even been subject of a remix contest on Indaba.com, one of the most popular sites for DJs and producers. Their blurring of the rock and blues genres make the band have an interesting sound that leaves you wanting more. If you want to listen to the next big name in music then go grab “Haunted Heart” and the rest of their debut album, “Homewrecker” on iTunes.

By Aubrey Brewer City Times

At 8 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, Feb 12, music lovers gathered at Saville Theatre to attend a live recording of Madam LeRoux and Krewe’s performance for Jazz 88.3.

This session was broadcasted worldwide.

The set was composed of different music varieties including rhythm and blues, swamp, blues, and boogie.

What really made her music unique and fun to listen to was how all of her songs were about the different elements of Mardi Gras, whether it be about attending the parade and catching a variety of goodies that were thrown out or about the comfort foods that are a major factor of what New Orleans has to offer.

At times during the performance when there were instrument solos, Madame LeRoux would bring out some beads and throw them to those willing to try and catch them, which turned out to be everyone in the theater.

The charismatic singer even posed for those taking pictures during the performance and then continued tossing out beads.

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4. Odessa Kane - “Hundred Hand Slap”

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5. Canines - “Dead Ends”

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I’m usually not a big fan of minimalist music, but there are a few minimalist artists I do like. Canines happen to be one of them. Canines is a band that Joel P. West created for his indie documentary “I am not a Hipster,” which deals with the local San Diego indie scene. Their song “Dead Ends” is one of their best.

The depth of space created in this song with a few instruments is truly amazing. Canines have to be one of the best new indie bands that are out today.

Their minimalist approach to music is refreshing because their music keeps you on your toes. None of the songs are predictable, sound the same, or put you to sleep within a minute or two. You can get this song for free on Canines website: songs.caninesmusic.

Madam LeRoux preforms in Saville Theatre on Feb.12.

Michele Lunden, madamelerouxkrewe.homestead.com There were a multitude of attendees who even dressed up wearing decorative masks, feather boas, bead necklaces with various designs, and homemade hats. These listeners were chosen to dance on stage for the closing song “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Some twirled their boas in the air, some couples danced off to the side, and

some marched in place while passionately singing along to the song.

The mixture of songs, dancing, and stories about New Orleans really captured the true spirit of Mardi Gras.

For more information about Jazz 88.3, other jazz events going on in local areas, and artists featured on their station, go to jazz88.org.

Authentic Mexican cuisine close to campus From the outside, Pokéz may look like just another alternative, hole in the wall kind of Mexican restaurant, but don’t be fooled. Despite it’s appearance, a wide array of different people eat there, including everyone from large families with children to lone business men on their lunch break.

“Hundred Hand Slap” has to be one of the best hip-hop songs out there right now. He started his solo career with the 2003 EP “Briefcase Narrative” and recently released his second solo EP “Cuetes & Balisongs” on Dec. 21. At just under 2 minutes “Hundred Hand Slap” is relatively short for a typical hip-hop song but the lyrical content and production make listening to this track very worthwhile. Odessa Kane has a flow and style that you just don’t get from mainstream hip-hop that’s on the radio. It’s real, raw and has a message. He does a good job at reaching anyone and everyone with his music. To download “Hundred Hand Slap” and other songs, check out his site: odessakane. bandcamp.com.

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Pokez exterior on 10th and E. Official Facebook photo

Don’t walk in and order a California burrito right away though; this is not your average taco shop. Some popular dishes include the tofu potato chorizo burrito, or their specialty, the “Heart Attack” burrito, which includes carne asada, bacon and chorizo.

Vegan and vegetarian dishes have unique icons next to their name on the menu.

Most carnivorous dishes can be replaced with a vegan or vegetarian option, including soyrizo (soy chorizo) or seasoned tofu.

Personally, I’ve been going to this restaurant for years.

The only thing I find slightly annoying is how long it takes for the food to get to the table.

Last time I went, it took the cooks about a half an hour to bring us our food. T I had to ask our waiter several times to refill my water cup, and by that time I was nearly finished

with my meal.

I recommend any of the burritos. Not only are they gigantic, but you can add cheese and enchilada sauce on top for no extra charge.

Along with it, try some Kombucha to wash it down! Kombucha, or fermented tea, is a nice treat for those with a sophisticated palate. It’s very rare to find a restaurant that serves it, or even a grocery store that carries it.

Be war y though, although the food is relatively cheap, there is no soda fountain. All soft drinks are canned. Upon ordering you will receive, if you’re lucky, a cold can and a glass with ice in it. The only drinks that do not come canned are the horchata, jamaica and fresh squeezed orange juice. There is a charge for a refill, however.

When it comes down to

it, Pokéz remains one of my favorite restaurants due to its unique take on their food and ability to make vegan things taste good.

They have an atmosphere like no other. Your eyes will never get bored as the place is filled with interesting art work and fliers, head to toe, which can be a plus when your meal is taking exceptionally long to cook.

I definitely recommend that everybody tries eating there at least once. It’s a hidden gem that deserves more credit, even if the service can be a little slow.

Pokéz is located on the corner of 10th and E, is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It’s a quick five minute walk from campus, and all menu items are $10 and below.

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Following Latin music on film

By Mariel Mostacero City Times Whether it’s salsa, Tejano music, the mamba, or Latino pop, “The Chicano Wave” showed us that the American music culture has been greatly influenced by Latino sound.

The film is part three in a four-part series from PBS, “Latin Music USA,” which was screened at the Saville Theatre on Feb. 25 to a full house as director, writer and producer John Valadez introduced the film.

The movie focused on the history of Latino music in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present, as artists rose from the slums of Southern California with rock ‘n’ roll, country, and later even embracing their roots with traditional sounds.

“You read a lot, you think a lot. What began to occur to

me was that there is a bigger story, and the story here is that Mexican-American music is really the story of artists and metaphorically, of a people, who at one point in time only existed on the ragged periphery, the edge of American society literally,” said Valadez.

The 1960s opened up an avenue for Latino musicians to embrace their heritage rather than hide it.

As Valadez pointed out, “Richie Valens, for one, had to change his name, he had to hide his Mexican-ness so he could appeal to a broader audience.”

From this, Tejano music became popular, and traditional songs from older generations found success in the mainstream world, including artists such as Selena and 70s rock icon Linda Ronstadt.

“Mexican-American, once hidden, even scorned, was

now a source of pride. Thousands of Chicanos rallied behind common causes and fought for better education and ending the war in Vietnam,” the narrator of the film stated.

Valadez depicted this new genre rising in the United States, a blend of artists who sang songs in English and ones who spoke in Spanish.

Overall, the film showed that the Mexican community could break the rules and get themselves in the spotlight and persevere in the United States.

As Valadez confirmed, “They worked their way to the center stage to the spotlight. In some ways, that is the story of Mexican-American music. When you tell that story, what you’re really doing is telling the story of Mexican-American people in the country, so it works on both levels.”

Mexican take on an Italian classic Meatballs are an easy and delicious dish that can be put together in no time. Perhaps because they are so versatile, almost every country has their own variation when it comes to making them.

They are served with gravy in Sweden, in a pita as a gyro in Greece, in a long simmered broth for pho in Vietnam and everyone’s favorite staple: paired with pasta and a savory tomato sauce for an Italian treat of spaghetti and meatballs or alternatively, in wedding soup.

This recipe marries two cuisines together, pairing elements from Italy -the idea of spaghetti and meatballs- with some strong, and really distinct Mexican flavors.

Chipotle chilies, which are actually smoked jalapenos, are a great find especially if you’re on a budget and want an ingredient that you can get some mileage out of. For about $1.99, you have a can of chilies that will help you spike dishes with an amazing spicy, smoky flavor. Have leftovers? Just place them in a ziploc bag, put them in the freezer and

thaw for later use. I personally like throwing them into chili or even adding them to marinades KNIGHT BITES or sauces for Jennifer Manalil chicken.

This is an easy and complete meal you can make quickly. You can multi-task here, just throw the meatballs in the oven and prepare the garlic oil while it cooks. Because the meatballs are baked and the typical tomato sauce is omitted, you can have this on the table in no time. This only gets better over night and makes for some great leftovers too; especially the pasta, as the garlic flavor grows more pronounced overnight - a major win if you’re a big garlic lover like me. Make this unique pasta today!

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Kenya’s quest for life

By Faduma Muhidin City Times Did you know that a certain someone, namely President Barack Obama’s father, belonged to the Luo tribe of Kenya? For many Kenyans struggling in their race for stability and globalization, an important key to this quest is herding animals for hides to make leather and fur products. This and much more was discussed in a presentation held in City’s Career Transfer Center V Building on Feb. 14.

Professor Cassie Morton was once a City College counselor as well as a member of the district office back in 2010. Her fellow colleague, Refugio Rochin, has been a Peace Corps volunteer in Columbia, and has also assisted Dr. Norman Borlaug in his Nobel Prize work with the Green revolution in Asia.

Both are a part of the Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, a non-profit organization focused on assisting in the increase and sustainment of rural incomes in less developed areas of the world.

Morton and Rochin gave a presentation on the background of Kenya and provided the audience with interesting facts, including that the earliest evidence of humans was found in the Rift Valley in Kenya. They also shared that 43 percent of the country’s population are 14 years or younger, meaning jobs are severely needed.

Kenya is famous for its beautiful wildlife, vast territories, and prominent histor y centering around the Nile River. But with a vast abundance of animal life, it is only reasonable that herding becomes a major source of income for the countr y.

While the average Kenyan family owns livestock, nearly 20 percent of these families are nomadic pastoralists, meaning they do not own land but herd cattle seasonally, moving from place to place depending on the weather.

These four-legged creatures ser ve many purposes, from nourishment and protection against the climate to consumer production and monetar y gain.

Even crocodile farms are not uncommon in this region, as these animals are farmed for their hides for use in shoe making.

Fish hide is also used for leather, as well as Flemish rabbits for coats.

Professor Morton and Rochin were able to see from their time in Kenya that this countr y needs much aid to compete with other international countries. Many Kenyans are using their own two hands to create shoe molds and soles, as well as using old Singer sewing machines to create their work. While more industrialized countries, such as China, may already have a model mold of the shoe they want created, a Kenyan shoemaker has to make a flexible plastic mold of ever y shoe shape and size that can be cut down or enhanced, depending on the look of the shoes made.

Even though USAID has provided some equipment and funds for training institutes such as Animal Health Industry Training Facility in Kenya along with a few other projects, there is still a lot of progress to be made to make this country self sufficient and able to compete with other developing countries.

Private business as well as government aid from the U.S. and other first world countries is needed.

Garlicky Pasta with Spicy Mexican Meatballs For the meatballs: ½ pound ground pork ½ pound ground pork sausage 1 egg 1 or 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced ½ cup grated pepper jack cheese ¼ cup plain or seasoned bread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon black pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

From CrepesofWrath.net Serves 4-5 For the pasta: 1 cup olive oil, plus more as needed to coat the pasta 2-4 garlic cloves, minced (or more, depending on how much you like garlic) 1 pound spaghetti ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Black pepper for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Roll them into balls that are 2-3 inches in diameter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and bubbling slightly.

3. Place the cup of olive oil in a saucepan and add in the minced garlic.

Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until lightly golden, stirring every 5 minutes or so. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Add the garlic and olive oil, then add a bit more olive oil if needed. Toss with Parmesan cheese.

4. Serve the pasta with the meatballs and garnish with some freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes, if needed

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African culture in Latin America

Audience participates in ‘Love Me’ performance

By Kailey Sanders City Times

By Michelle Moran City Times

Sherehe Hollins presents on March 5.

Michelle Moran, City Times

“Ask one question, are we taking the path towards freedom, or blindly being led towards self destruction?”

Writer, artist and poet Sherehe Hollins posed this question to the audience during her March 5 lecture “Africa’s Legacy in Mexico.” The event, held in room V-101, was sponsored by the World Cultures Program.

Hollins delivered a presentation on how deeply rooted the ancestry between Mexico and Africa really is. She went on to explain how Africa’s legacy lies in different parts of the world including Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, and others parts of Latin America. The country with the most people of African decent outside of Africa lies in the South American nation of Brazil.

Furthermore, the lecture went on to include Hollins asking the audience questions about origins and birthplaces, as a lot of the regions she covered, such as Oaxaca and Veracruz, were meccas for the importation of African slaves and porters. Many of the students had family from these states.

Hollins spoke about experiencing racism at the tender age of four, and how one of her counselors in high school,

already assuming that she would not be accepted, asked her why she was applying to UC Berkeley.

While attending school, she would notice that when she was in the lower-level classes there were more people that looked like her, but when she was in advanced classes, there were fewer African-Americans, and she could not understand why.

She pointed out how in elementary school, children feel comfortable to play on the playground with anybody. Then when they go to high school, having lunch in the cafeteria becomes, for the most part, segregated. Each different race seems to stick together, sitting with each other at the lunch tables. There are “race boxes” on forms and applications, and the separation of groups becomes more noticeable.

Hollins noted that checking the race box on an application of some kind is limited. She asked the audience why they feel obligated to check a box. Some students answered that they check the boxes because they feel like they are programmed to or that they have no idea what

“Life is not unfair – it’s balanced.”

These words of wisdom were offered by Stacy Dyson during her second appearance at City College on Feb. 20. Dyson, a performance poet, playwright and a cappella vocalist, performed in the Saville Theatre in honor of Black History Month.

Dyson began the show with a jazz singing performance, in which she had the audience participate by snapping their fingers along with her.

She then performed a poem about her life highlighting her childhood and life challenges.

During the show she performed pieces from her fifth CD, “(Love Me) San Diego Style,” and had guest speakers Jeeni Criscenzo Del Rio and Madeleine Nee perform as well.

Dyson spoke and sang about everything from memories of growing up with her mother and father, to women living with abusive husbands who rape and control them.

She touched on many life topics, sharing experiences, lessons and poems about these issues.

“My parents raised me with the sense to know myself, the sense to be myself, the sense

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of a necessary existence,” said Dyson. “I had the best childhood. Faith and family and books and so much music.

There was always music.”

Stacy Dyson is not just a featured performer. She is also a performance coach and Educational Outreach Director for So We Say, as well as co-founder of Page to Stage, a series of workshops for women. The workshops are based on writing prompts and fun performance exercises.

Page to Stage is available in San Diego as well as North County.

Madeleine Nee, a Page to Stage North County graduate and guest speaker, executed a poem about being subjected to prejudice and animosity on behalf of her appearance.

“I understand that as a man, you’ve been told you have divine right to comment on my a-- and my hair and my clothes,” Nee said, starting off her poem with sarcasm that made the audience break out in laughter.

“Let me make one thing very clear: you did not cross my mind once when I got dressed this morning. I don’t care if you like this color against my skin. I’m not concerned that you think my hair makes me look like a lesbian,” she proclaimed.

At the end of the show

Dyson performed one more song, but this time she actually had the entire audience stand up and sing along. After briefly teaching the audience the words to the gospel song, everyone was snapping their fingers, swaying side-to-side and singing along.

“My favorite part was the gospel song because of the participation,” said Awana Payne, a classified City College employee who attended the show. Payne also enjoyed the presentation because, “There was a variety of performances and guest speakers.”

Dyson is currently working on her sixth CD, “13 Days in Purgatory.” For more information, visit http://saintwinterraines.webs.com.

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Consoles Continued from Page 6 Playstation 4 to be released at the end of 2013. All of the standard upgrades are in place, as well as a new controller. Well, not “new” exactly. It looks like its tried-and-true DualShock controller, with a “fun-sized” touchscreen, a light-sensorbar-thing and a speaker.

The demos for the games themselves look outstanding, and supposedly the issues that gave headaches for game developers with the Playstation 3 are nonexistent in the PS4 which should also lower the cost, incidentally.

Microsoft has yet to announce their next con-

sole officially, which isn’t unusual. It can be a wise move both to see what the competition is bringing to the table and to have its own personal announcement window. I predict Microsoft to announce it’s next console before summer.

Direct-downloadable games are already available on all of the other consoles, and have proven to be quite successful. This upcoming console war, which will undoubtly occur during the 2013 holiday season, will be quite interesting, as it will set the standard for how games are made, distributed, and ultimately set a precedent for future wars.

Now, I know you all are dying to know: where do my loyalties lie? Am I a

Film Continued from Page 6 the same time is kind of grown over the years, you know, so we want to educate but then also we want to entertain and we want people to have a blast and see how amazing international cinema is and Latino cinema is.”

Van Thillo encouraged the audience to support independent film festivals and Latino Film Festivals, such as the Cine Festival in San Antonio, Texas, and the

Safety Continued from Page 3 either conceal yourself or take cover behind something that can withstand impact from bullets (brick walls, heavy tables, etc.)

Call the police for help. If you are hiding and don’t want to be heard then remain silent. Dispatchers are trained to respond to emergencies whether they hear your voice or not.

Modern technology allows officers to use GPS to see the general area of where the caller is, even from cell phones.

Fight Should the active shooter make their way into your location use the last option, fight. This is obviously easier said than done, but in the end, it could save your life.

Be resourceful, improvise weapons, use chairs, fire extinguishers, etc. Don’t aim to hurt, aim to disarm or knock out.

Work together as a team, overpower the enemy, many against one is better than one against a gun. Commit to your actions, if you decide to fight back then stick to it, this is not the time to second guess. If you

Health Continued from Page 3 clinical social worker, with assistance from two adjunct counselors, Abigail Burd, L.C.S.W. and Matthew Ring.

Even with the budget cuts, this office was not majorly impacted as interns are brought in to run the services and can provide services in a wide range of languages.

“Crisis intervention counseling is offered to individuals, couples and families who are enrolled at City.

As long as one person is enrolled at City, any couple or family of the student can receive services from a number of our interns,” Gerard Skiles, a senior intern from San Diego State

fanboy, and if so, for who?

I will do what I always do: buy the last generation, reduced-price consoles and play all of the reducedpriced games I haven’t got to yet. I will happily hunker-down in my man-cave bunker as the bombs drop around me. As a final word of advice, it is always best to resist the temptation to be the first to get a system; wait until all the bugs have been fixed, and see who survives. Prices typically drop after six months, most of the bugs have been fixed and you can be sure as to who has triumphed and who has failed. After all, a console is only as good as the games that are made for it. made for it.

Chicago Latino Film Festival as well as the San Diego Film Festival.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased at the DigiPlex Mission Valley Cinema between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. at the office box for $10.50 for general admission and $8.50 for students, seniors, military and MACSD members.

Tickets can also be purchased through the festival website. For more information visit www.sdlatinofilm.com or call DigiPlex Mission Valley Cinema at (619)-230-1938.

find yourself unable to fight keep yourself out of harms way.

We all want to believe than an active shooter will never make it to our campus, but as Gutierrez mentioned, they are completely random.

As students and faculty members, we can take it upon ourselves to identify and report any suspicious activity.

Follow your gut, if you feel like something is wrong or out of place do not hesitate to call. Do not make it your responsibility to calm an irate student, call the campus police, tell them you are concerned. This is not tattling, this is being cautious.

Faculty members should not have to deal with suspicious activity or angry students, leave it to the professionals who are trained to deal with these types of situations.

Take the time to know your surroundings, locate the nearest emergency call box, define or plan out an evacuation route, get to know your fellow classmates.

The more familiar you are the more likely you are to see something suspicious.

Program the campus dispatch center into your phone: 619-388-6406.

University, shares.

“There are a wide range of social support groups, such as the Lesbian, Gay, Transsexual, Bisexual groups, Friendship groups, and Healthy Relationships groups, depending on the semester and the amount of interns available,” Skiles adds.

While some students may have reservations about using these services due to trust issues, there are policies in place that protect any and all students.

Upon their first visit, students sign a consent form based on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that all medical fields must adhere to.

All topics are kept personal, private and

confidential. The only exception is “mandated reporting,” in which counselors must report when there is talk or suspicion of child or elderly abuse, or if a student wants to hurt themselves or someone else.

The MHC office also works closely with the Veterans office in A-220.

With the approval of the Wounded Warriors grant, the office urges all enrolled veterans to get in contact with them for more details.

The MHC office is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m, Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information, visit sdcity.edu/MentalHealthCounseling.

Oscar Continued from Page 4 we pass off old stereotypes, rooted in hate, as normal -- as MacFarlane did again and again … the longer those stereotypes, and their ability to harm people, will be in place,” writes The Atlantic’s Spencer Kornhaber.

The worst part? The fact that we accept these jokes as easily as we breathe in air. Many ran to Seth’s defense saying “No one should be surprised,” and that is what‘s disturbing.

This humor has become such an integrated part of our lives that we don’t second guess it.

Remember that Bigelow is the only female director to win an Oscar or that according to the Los Angeles Times, 77 percent of Academy voters are male.

When women speak up, they are labeled too angry, too loud and told to calm down, take the joke and stop being “femi-Nazis.”

When they are quiet, they are labeled doormats and told to speak up. The Oscars were just another reminder that women can never win.

The best part of the Oscars? The end. Audiences could finally leave their televisions knowing they didn’t have to hear Seth again … at least until another “Family Guy” “Cleveland Show” - “American Dad” rerun.

Social Continued from Page 4 user list created a platform for Google-sanctioned bullying that is ultimately going to drive away the marketers, the advertisers, and the techaficionados because of the high school nature of how the people on the top seem to run the platform.

Suggesting that the same people get circled by everyone gains some people millions of followers, and it’s becoming a frequent problem. There are cases where people use their follower count to their advantage. Post an issue in front of several million people, and it automatically gets more attention than someone who only has a thousand people listening.

A suggested user will

Culture Continued from Page 9 it means, they just do it.

Hollins is a former teacher at San Diego’s Lincoln High School, and when it re-opened in 2007, she was worried about the segregation of students and its possibility of leading to gang violence.

There were patrol cars all around the campus, and she described how it was like entering a penitentiary, not a school.

She expressed with much enthusiasm her belief

post something that makes someone else look horrible.

They rally the troops against that person, causing a cyberbullying case among adults.

Google continues to promote these individuals, regardless.

Google needs to create a category that allows the reporting of individuals who engage in this bullying. Right now, such actions cannot be reported.

When people lose faith in Google and move elsewhere, Google will lose advertising revenue, a significant portion of its income.

Google+, the safe haven for people who dislike Facebook, has become like high school.

The next step would be asking people to pay to post a status or have their updates seen by their entire following.

that there is only one race, saying, “There is one race, and it’s called human.” She shared her feelings that we are all the same and should not discriminate and categorize by the color of our skin or our different backgrounds because we are all human.

During that first semester at Lincoln, she presented her lecture about the influence of African culture in the Latino culture. She hopes that she has helped some of her students understand her beliefs, and how much alike they really are.

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Academic All-American Jonna Kallstrom

By LaShawn Encarnacion City Times Winning First Team AllAmerican for an athlete is a prestigious honor and for one Lady Knight Softball player, that dream has now become a reality.

Jonna Kallstrom, catcher for the Lady Knights softball team, was awarded the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference First Team All-American award. A sophomore at City, Kallstrom is also an international student who comes from Leksand, Sweden.

With a 3.73 GPA average, Kallstrom is currently carrying 17-units worth of spring classes, including chemistry (with lab), philosophy, English and health.

“My calendar is my best friend for it helps me with Softball catcher Jonna Kallstrom plays during a tournament game on Feb. 16. time management and bal- She recently was given the Academic All-American award. ance between school work Allison Browne, City Times

Lady Knights softball ready for conference

By Allison Browne City Times The Knights softball team recently competed in the 18 Annual SDCC Tournament, held at Miramar’s Hourglass Fields, on Feb. 15 and 16.

The first practice game the Knights played on Friday ended in a 5-5 tie against Mt. San Jacinto. The Knights held a 5-4 lead until the fifth inning, when the opposing team scored another run, evening the score until time ran out.

Later that afternoon, the Knights faced Napa Valley, this time losing 16-4.

On Saturday, the Knights started the tournament off strong by competing against Ventura. At first it seemed the Knights would lose as they were down 6-3, but managed to make an

amazing comeback, scoring seven runs in the seventh inning. They won the game 10-6.

The second game of the tournament was a re-match against Mt. San Jacinto. This time they dominated their opponent, winning 10-1.

The win allowed them to compete in the final game in the Cardinal Bracket against Rio Hondo. The Knights had already played the Roadrunners twice before in the season, beating them 4-1 during the Glendale tournament on Feb. 2, but losing 9-4 only four days later during a home game.

Rio Hondo got the best of the Knights, beating them 6-2.

The Knights are currently 8-7-1 overall and also were PCAC play on Feb. 21, with a game against Imperial Valley.

SOFTBALL SCORES

Score

Record

Feb. 15 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 22 Feb. 27 March 1 March 2

T, 5-5 L, 4-15 W, 10-6 L, 10-1 L, 2-6 L, 0-6 W, 10-1 L, 1-10 W, 10-7

6-5-1 6-6-1 7-6-1 8-6-1 8-7-1 8-8-1, 0-1 9-9-1, 1-1 9-8-1, 1-2 10-9-1, 1-2

Kathy McGinnis, the dean of Health, Exercise Science and Athletics.

“As a team captain she is very involved with the entire team dynamics. The other players respect and enjoy her and she handles that admiration with great modesty. As the starting catcher she sees the field in a much different light than the other women on defense. Something even more unique about Kallstrom is that she is a Swedish national here on a educational visa.”

Kallstrom’s teammates love the positive outlook that she brings to the field. “While the load of both school and softball is heavy, I keep a balance by setting time in my calendar to spend with friends, and time to travel during her off-seasons, Kallstrom shares.

I makes sure to live life positively, one day at a time.”

Baseball team returns from Ariz.

Knights return from out-ofstate tourney

By Fernando Ramirez City Times

Player Karla Ferreira hits a foul ball at the SDCC tournament on Feb. 15. David L. Wells, City Times

and athletics,” said Kallstrom, “Working together with my counselor to do my best to not take classes that contain labs during the season also is important. I was unlucky this semester... because the classes in the fall were filled.”

Kallstrom currently carries a .213 batting average with a .302 on-base percentage and a .255 slugging percentage, meaning she is consistent on the field along with excelling off the field.

She also ranks fourth in the PCAC in walks, which means she is very disciplined at the plate.

“Jonna Kallstrom is a very talented softball player in her 2nd year with the Lady Knights and from day one she showed a great attitude, talent for the sport and leadership qualities that any coach would love to have in one of her players,” said

The Knights baseball team had about 70 players try out at the start of winter, but they only had 20 roster spots. Coach Chris Brown is very excited and happy with this year’s results. Strolling around Morley Field with the smell of fresh cut grass, a whistling noise and people with Cracker Jacks in their hands can only mean one thing ... it must be the 2013 City Knights Baseball season.

The 2013 Knights baseball season has just started and the team is off to a 3-5 record, but have been picking it up. They have had some very close games, but have not been in the Knights favor. Close games can be a good learning tool for this

team and it will help them learn how to come up on top in those kinds of games.

“The other coaches and myself are very excited to have these 20 guys on the roster. They are very talented and are very hungry to win which only makes it better,” said Brown.

This year’s squad has an even number of sophomores and freshman. “We have an even number this year which is perfect because the sophomore players have been here and know what we expect from them,” Brown explained. “So if the freshman need a little push we know our veteran sophomore players will help them get through it.”

The pitching rotation looks great this year which features sophomores Mark Vasquez from Grossmont High, Brent Daugherty from Hellgate High (in Mont.), and Andrew MacMahon from Escondido High.

This year all 10 of the team’s sophomores are

either transferring to universities to play ball or trying to get drafted by a MLB team.

“That’s why they play this game so they can move on and play at a university and hopefully one day play in the big leagues.”

Brown continued about the prospects of his players moving on. “I feel like all 10 sophomores have a chance to do either. We have a great group of guys.

Next year I will be saying the same thing about the next group of sophomores I have.”

The team looks ready to go and will be fighting

to tr y and get his second championship in four years. He won a previous championship in 2010 and said this season started a lot like that one, with games lost in the beginning but a chance to get things together and perhaps win ever ything in the end.

There is a sense of confidence in the team’s season and hopes that more fans will come to the games and cheer them on. A complete schedule of games can be found on the City College website at sdcity.edu/CampusLife/Athletics/Baseball.

BASEBALL SCORES

Score

Record

Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Feb. 28 March 2 March 5

W, 4-0 L, 2-12 W, 3-1 L, 4-10 W, 12-5 W, 6-3 L, 2-5 L, 3-18

1-3 1-4 2-4 2-5 3-5, 1-0 4-5, 2--0 4-6, 2-1 4-7, 2-7

Baseball pitcher Mark Vasquez chosen as Player of the Week

By Fernando Ramirez City Times Starting pitcher, Mark Vasquez, of the Knight’s baseball team, had a set of phenomenal games the week of Feb. 12 and has been chosen as Player of the Week.

The Knights played Arizona Western on Feb. 12, with Vasquez pitching a winning game. Vasquez threw for all seven innings, giving up just four hits while striking out the eight batters he faced.

Baseball coach Brown

said that Vasquez was a player to look for to have a good season.

“It feels good, I’m a hard worker and to get noticed is always a good thing. I don’t play so I can get noticed, I play because I love the game,” Vasquez said. “I’ve been here a couple of years and it’s my time to step up and show universities why I should get a scholarship and play ball for the next year.”

Every athlete has something different they enjoy about the game.

“My favorite part,

besides playing the game, is all the trash talking. I don’t know what it is but I feel like its an adrenaline boost. It gets you hyped up hearing what they’re saying. What it all means though is that you have to step up and back up everything you’re saying,” Vasquez said.

Vasquez said that he is looking at a couple of universities here in California but also some in the Mid- Baseball player Mark west and East Coast and Vasquez was chosen for hopes to transfer soon. player of the week Feb. 12.

Aubrey Brewer, City Times

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City College tennis player Claudia Cook makes a ser ve during a game at City College on Feb. 26. The Lady Knights lost 0-9 against the Cuyamaca College Coyotes. David L. Wells, City Times

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Men’s team ends on a sour note

By LaShawn Encarnacion City Times The Knights take another hard fought loss 61-58 on Feb. 13 at Harry West Gym vs. the Grossmont Griffins.

The Knights shot 38 percent from the field, 47 percent from the free throw line.

Reserve Bren Haley came off the bench to lead the way for the Knights with 18-points from 6-12 from the field with 6-11 coming from the 3-point line. Haley also contributed 7 rebounds and 7 assists with zero turnovers, an all-around good performance for the Knights.

Griffins as a team shot 38 percent from the field, 57 percent from the foul line.

Starting Forward Roberto Romero led the way for the Griffins with 5-15 shooting for 20-points and 6 rebounds while shooting 6-7 from the free-throw line.

The defensive intensity by the Knights flustered the Griffins early. But at the 12-minute mark, Griffins then took command at had a 10-point lead at 17-7. Bren Haley came in shortly after and then gave the Knights that much needed “spark” in the scoring column by sinking a 3 point shot and then a great dime to Kyle Anderson for an early dunk and 1 igniting the crowd at the Harry West Gymnasium cutting the lead to 6-points at the 10-minute mark of first half.

The Lady Knights head into an off-season full with a victory over the Lady Griffins of Grossmont, 64-45 on Feb. 22.

The Lady Knights shot over 41 percent from the field, 39 percent of that coming from beyond the 3-point line and 35 percent from the foul line. Melanie San Nichols led the way for the Lady Knights with 17 points. Lady Knights starter Diana Leasau and reserve Maria Torres each chipped in with 16 points apiece.

The Lady Griffins as a team shot over 30 percent from the field, 25 percent of it coming from beyond the arc and just under 56 percent from the charity stripe. Starting forward Jaleisha Freeman led the way for the Lady Griffins with 13 points and teammate Jonalynn Fuertes was 2nd on the team with 11 points.

The game started out slow, Lady Knights and Lady Griffins trading miss for miss. It wasn’t until the 17:58 that Freeman made the first basket for the Lady Griffins giving them a 2-0 lead. Then

the Lady Knights went to work and took command with tenacious defense and 2nd chance points (29) and points off turnovers (28). Lady Knights had an early six point lead mid-way through the first half led by Leasau, Torres and San Nichols. With a mini shooting drought and turnovers by Lady Knights, The Lady Griffins came back hard with clutch 3-point shooting

by Fuertes. Skelton and Freeman were able to re-take the lead at the 5:44 mark in the first half. The lead went back and forth until halftime where it was all tied up at 30.

In the second half, the Lady Griffins came out and took an early lead by up to seven points at the 13:08 mark in the 2nd half. With San Nichols and Torres keeping the Lady Knights close, at the 10:28 mark of the 2nd half, the Lady Knights took the lead and never looked back.

Offensive rebounding, 2nd chance points and points off turnovers clearly all caused by smothering defense by the Lady Knights sealed the victory, sending first year Head Coach Andrea Aguilar( or “Coach Dre”), into an off-season full of hopes and a great future for the program.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCORES

Knights player Kyle Anderson makes a shot from the freethrow line during the home game against the Grossmont Griffins Feb. 13.

Aubrey Brewer, City Times Griffins ended the half with a 6-point lead.

Second half, after an initial 3 point shot by the Griffins expanded their halftime lead to 9, The Knights came out with team defense, and a lot more movement without the ball, slowly cutting away at the Griffins lead and at the 15:54 mark of the second half, Starting For ward, Anthony Poindexter, made a crucial lay-up to get the game down to a 1 point lead. Then at the 15-minute mark, Starting Knights guard Devyn Inglehart, made the back end of a 1-and-1 at the foul line to get the Knights into a tie with the Griffins, the first time since the start of

the game at 0-0.

The shortly after, at the 12:40 mark, Poindexter electrified the crowd by an emphatic one-handed slam off a great dish by Inglehart to give the Knights a 44-42 lead, their first lead since 14:58 mark of the first half.

The Griffin’s combo of Romero’s scoring and Reserve Malen Blackmon’s

defense suddenly began to be too much for the Knights down the stretch as timely shots made and turnovers were the key to Griffins win and while the Griffins took care of the ball when they needed to most (10 Turnovers), the Knights were careless with the ball in the most crucial of times (20 Turnovers).

MEN’S BASKETBALL SCORES

Score

Record

Jan. 30 Feb. 1 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 22

W, 73-52 L, 92-100 W, 70-66 L, 58-61 L, 58-61 L, 57-73 L, 53-70

13-11, 3-3 13-12, 3-4 14-12, 4-4 14-13, 4-5 14-14, 4-6 14-15, 4-7 14-16, 4-8

Score

Record

Jan. 30 Feb. 1 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 22

W, 73-52 L, 92-100 W, 70-66 L, 58-61 L, 58-61 L, 57-73 L, 53-70

13-11, 3-3 13-12, 3-4 14-12, 4-4 14-13, 4-5 14-14, 4-6 14-15, 4-7 14-16, 4-8

SPORTS LINEUP Compiled by LaShawn Encarnacion Submit events to calendar@sdcitytimes.com or call 619-388-3880 n Mens’ Volleyball at Long Beach 6 p.m.

March 12 vs. Palomar 6 p.m. March 15

n Men’s Baseball @ IVC 12 p.m. March 12 vs. IVC 2 p.m. March 14 vs. IVC 2 p.m. March 15

n Womens’ Tennis @ Palomar 2 p.m. March 14 @ IVC 2 p.m. March 15

n Mens’ Badminton @ Irivine Valley 2 p.m.

March 13 @ Irvine Valley 2 p.m.

March 15

n Womens’ Softball vs. IVC 1 p.m. March 13 @ Grossmont 3 p.m.

March 15 @ El Camino 3 p.m.

March 16

n Mens’ Tennis vs. Saddleback 2 p.m.

March 12 vs. IVC 2 p.m. March 14