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Mural painted in memory of student

By Chris Handloser City Times

A collection of students and faculty came together in memory of fallen student, Diana Gonzalez, on Sept. 28 in the Gorton Quad.

The event centered on the creation of a mural in her honor, transposed from a picture of Gonzalez holding her daughter against a bright floral background.

Larissa Dorman, professor of history and political science, led the efforts with participation from Student Affairs, Associated Student Government and several other passersby.

Student Activities Coordinator Lo-

rie Oldham was moved by the efforts and the turnout.

“Before yesterday, I didn’t really understand that the City College students cared that much,” said Oldham. “It felt like it was a huge event and I think some of it solidified their existence and that they knew they came here for a reason.”

Gonzalez was 19-years-old when she was murdered on campus in 2010 at the hands of her estranged husband, Armando Gabriel Perez. He was 37-years-old at the time.

Perez is still pending trial after a number of failed arraignment attempts. He is being charged with first-degree murder.

Volunteers from the City College community gather in the Gorton Quad to help paint a mural in memory of student Diana Gonzalez on Sept. 25. Michelle Moran, City Times.

Life of beloved coach and teacher to be commemorated

By LaShawn Encarnacion City Times

The City College community will celebrate on Oct. 6 the life of Jim Colbert, a long-time and respected coach who passed away from an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The coach, who died on Sept. 18, will be remembered for his more than two decades of service to students and his profound impact on the Athletics Department.

“Colbert started his career at City College in 1990 as the football team’s offensive coordinator and running backs’ coach, while also teaching strength and conditioning classes,” Kathy McGinnis, Dean of Health, Exercise and Athletics said. After the football program was moved to Mesa College, he continued his coaching, first at Mesa and then to nationally ranked Grossmont College, all the while continuing his full-time commitment to City.

Colbert, who came into the Athletics Department as a black belt in martial arts, saw the importance of self-defense classes. In the mid 1990’s and with the help of McGinnis, he pushed for and received

funding to implement the martial arts classes that City College carries today.

“His mere presence when he entered the room was that of complete respect, just of that of an actual Sansei from a martial arts dojo,” McGinnis said. “His dedication was to the success of the martial arts classes, from his defensive-minded martial arts philosophy to full student accountability.”

“Colbert helped recruit one of his old martial arts students, Andi Milburn (Graduate from Cal State Long Beach and their current assistant athletics director),” McGinnis added. “Jim encouraged Andi to get his degree so he can eventually take Colbert’s place in the martial arts classes once he retired from full time teaching.”

His martial arts demonstrations in front of Gorton Quad brought acclaim as well as media attention to the new selfdefense program. He was instrumental in the development of a new martial arts classroom as well, from the layout of the design to the weekly cleaning of equipment and supplies used by his students.

Athletics Academic Counselor Jennifer Aase looked to Colbert for support during some of her challenging times.

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“As a single mother, it has been a struggle but Jim would always make time to be there for me as a shoulder to lean on,” Aase said. “He is my knight in shining ar-

mor.”

“He really didn’t need to say much, he just had a See Coach, page 2 silent power

Coach Jim Colbert taught martial arts at City College. Courtesy of Athletics Department.

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Continued from Page 1 around him,” Aase added. “Truly an inspirational person, and coworker, and I will always be grateful to him.”

Students may remember the “Food Around the World” portion of Colbert’s health classes. He encouraged his students through the sharing of their native food, being particularly mindful of the challenges Muslim women faced while attending college.

Sandra Galindo, one of his former student workers, recalls how he encouraged her.

“Coach and I tried our best to synchronize our schedules so that I can work more on my tumbling skills through his advanced martial arts classes,” Galindo said. “Every time we ran into each other, he shared his kind words of encouragement for my writings and I truly appreciate his kind-

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ness.”

An event to celebrate the life of coach Jim Colbert will be held in P-101 on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The family requests that those in attendance wear what they would have worn in Colbert’s classes.

(To protect their privacy, his family has requested that no personal information about the coach be released.)

Students and staff members can send their well wishes at a drop box in the Harry West Gym Reception Area.

According to Kathy McGinnis, there will also be a scholarship set up in his honor. Visit www.facebook.com/Colbert.

Scholarship for more information.

Anyone needing grief counseling may contact City College Mental Health Services at 619-388-3539.

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San Diego City College International Book Fair, “The Far East” Session 2, Anthology of Stories from East County San Diego, V-101, 8:00 a.m. to 9:25 p.m.

San Diego City College International Book Fair, Mel Freillcher, reading and book signing of “Encylopedia of Rebels” 7461 Girard Ave. La Jolla, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

October 1 San Diego City College International Book Fair, Geraldine Brooks, reading and book signing, V-101, 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

October 1 Film screening of “The House I Live In,” Grand Jury Prize Documentary of 2012 Sundance Film Festival, V-101, 12:45 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

October 1 San Diego City College International Book Fair, PEN Center USA Presents “Freedom to Write: A Reading and Panel Discussion,” Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. San Diego, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

San Diego City College International Book Fair, Manuel Paul López, reading and book signing, M.S. Corporate Ed Center Auditorium, 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

October 3 San Diego City College International Book Fair, panel and book signing, “Queer in Aztlán: Chicano Recollections of Consciousness and Coming Out,” MS Corporate Ed Center, 12:45 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

October 3 San Diego City College International Book Fair, VAMP showcase, Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street 92101, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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San Diego City College International Book Fair, Reyna Grande, reading and book signing of “The Distance Between Us” and “Across A Hundred Mountains,” V-101, 11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

World Cultures Program, Fernando Lopez, “LGBT History: The Living Movement,” V-101. 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

October 2 San Diego City College International Book Fair, Farrell Foreman, author of “On Top the Carpetman’s Head,” reading and performance by Lorraine Hansberry and “Across A Hundred Mountains,” V-101, 1:00 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

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October 11 UCI and USC College Visit, A-111/Career Center, depart City College at 6:45 a.m. return 7:00 p.m.

October 14 Employment Preperation, Resume Workshop, A-111/Career Center, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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ASG V.P. election to be held Oct. 22

By Chris Handloser City Times

City College and the Associated Student Government (ASG) will hold a new election for the current role of ASG vice president on Oct. 22.

Elections for president and vice president normally precede the fall semester and bind for the following year, but the college administration declared the vice presidential results invalid over the summer due to “numerous irregularities,” according to Interim City College President Lynn Neault.

At the onset of the administration’s decision, newly elected ASG President Carolina Moreno took the proactive step to fill what she saw as a vacancy and according to the ASG constitution, she appointed vice presidential candidate Michael Roderick to the position.

However, the administration is not viewing this as a vacancy, and in accordance with the district constitution, a new election must be held when there are invalidated results.

“The procedure that specifies that there needs to be an election…also talks about how vacancies will be filled following the AS constitution. But this isn’t a vacancy.

So the district procedure specifically delineates vacancy from election irregularity, ” explained President Neault.

The issue began last year with a complaint that vice presidential candidate Victor Nakada violated student campaigning procedures.

He was subsequently found to be in violation but not disqualified from the race. Instead, sanctions were

imposed against him after the election, and votes were removed from his tally, bringing his total under Roderick’s, which caused Nakada to lose the race.

Speaking to the removal of votes, newly appointed Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Michael Paul Wong, stated, “The original election wasn’t a proper election. The students have a right to have their vote really mean something.”

However, the need for a brand new election was recently disputed by the ASG due to their interpretation of their constitution, and their official appointment of Roderick at the beginning of the semester.

“I feel like a new election is just a waste of time and is taking away from the bigger picture. I can’t focus on student advocacy or student representation because I have this on my table,” Moreno commented.

Only 622 out of roughly 18,000 eligible students voted in the spring. Additionally, due to regulations stating all executive level ASG candidates must participate in at least one semester of ASG prior to holding office, Roderick will likely be running unopposed Oct. 22.

However, the administration states that they cannot incorporate these factors into their decision to hold a new election.

“The issue is grounded in the Education Code. It’s a matter of, by law, student organizations are authorized by the district, and within our policies and procedures, a new election must be held,” clarified President Neault.

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ASG President Moreno swears in her new board members.

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Enactus enables change

By Leeann Rose City Times Enactus is a non-profit organization operating at City College as student mentors, job trainers, community organizers, concessionaires and providers of delicious coffee.

As mentors, Enactus trains its members in marketing, accounting, inventory and how to operate cash registers. Students can earn a Certificate of Performance for running a small business.

The organization operates a Business Resource Center in room T 311C. Students can find assistance with photocopying, business card printing, document printing (B&W and color), stamps, faxing, the making of DVDS/CDS and business merchandise.

“Think of us as your mini Kinko’s,” Marketing Intern Axel Lopez explains. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

A La Cart is a branch of Enactus that combines business and food concessions. Located in front of the bookstore, the cart vends sodas, coffee, pre-wrapped muffins and other food, and they’re all under $2. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (cash only).

While gaining work experience, A La Cart members are also given an opportunity to fund their own scholarship. All income

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is reinvested, and participants receive scholarships based on the number of work hours put in (minimum five hours per week).

Second year A La Cart member Terry Armstrong contributed over 300 hours her first semester.

“I was eager to learn. I am a returning graduate. I have four different degrees from here, going on my fifth. Enactus brought out my creative side.”

Enactus also plays a keen role as community organizers. Lopez led a recent food drive that succeeded in collecting 430 cans in only two days. They then distributed these cans to active military families, as well as to the food pantry here at City College. When speaking of the food drives, Lopez expressed, “They are very dear to me.”

The City College food pantry is located in the L building. Students who present their student I.D. are offered two free lunches per month. The contributions come from generous citizens, but also from the food drives lead by and Lopez.

They also team up with organizations such as Metro United Methodist Urban Ministry, Writerz Block, and Bridge the Gap to help troubled youth.

Metro United helps young people find a job, meet a role model, helps with school work, or simply just provides them with a place to hang out. Writerz Block

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is the first legal graffiti art park in the nation, allowing free spirits to bring their creativity to a safe place. Bridge the Gap takes donations to supply businesses, such as youth rehabilitation centers, with clothing, household items and toys.

Recently, these organizations and Enactus received a grant establishing a six-week entrepreneurial program entitled Neighborhood Colleges.

Through this project, young individuals are taught the basics of business. Only two weeks in, one individual was already offered a job as a painter.

The program also aims to inspire these young adults to get involved in small projects.

Among the most recent endeavors, they are visiting youth centers and teaching them how to make T-shirts. This allows kids to learn illustrating and also learn the screen-printing process.

Community Liaison Robert Crouse, sporting a genuine ear to ear smile, explained, “It’s more than just letting us teach you and we’re out of here. It’s really in depth. It’s really relational. The people that are in Enactus are passionate. We’re into making a difference in these kids’ lives.”

For more information on Enactus, or for those interested in getting involved, please call Robert Crouse at 619-721-1758 or Axel Lopez at 619-504-0796.

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Here comes Obamacare The era of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare,” began Oct. 1.

That’s when Americans without health insurance, some 48 million, can begin to sign up for coverage in most of the country.

This contentious new law mandates that everyone get health coverage or face a penalty. The general idea is that

EDITORIAL Torrey Spoerer people will be able to access health care regularly, preventing or treating serious diseases before they become a health crisis that sends them to emergency rooms, where care is very expensive.

Over time, health care costs, which has been soaring for many years, will be reduced.

The ACA, as this law is known, will expand coverage to millions by broadening eligibility requirements of public-backed Medicaid and Medi-Cal programs for the poor, elderly and disabled.

The new law also calls for the creation of new, private insurance plans that can be bought in an insurance exchange set up by each state. In this state, this exchange is called “Cover California.”

In an individual cannot afford a health insurance,

the federal government will subsidize the premiums in an effort to make coverage affordable.

Several states controlled

by Republicans continue to reject the new law, refusing to expand publicly funded health insurance. In those states, the federal government has created the health insurance exchanges.

Republicans in Congress have consistently voted to strip funding for the ACA. However, these new healthcare options are a good idea and we need to give them an opportunity to succeed. The law does not negatively affect private insurance customers ---- conservative or liberal ---- in any way whatsoever. They will continue to get the coverage they are used to getting, much of it subsidized by their employers.

Basically, the Republicans’ threat to shut down the government if the funding for the ACA is not cut boils down to simply a hissy fit for not getting their way.

To succeed, new law needs young people to participate. They are generally healthier and their payments will help subsidize older people who tend to use a lot of healthcare resources.

Everyone, particularly young people, can play a role in this historic act by signing up for coverage.

URBANALITIES By Michele Suthers

‘We are your representatives’ “Diverse as the students they represent, the Associative Student Government is hard at work when it comes to the affairs of the student body. The ASG is composed of individuals just like you!

Driven to meet the demands of the San Diego City College community, your student government believes in the importance of the stu-

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT dent’s voice when it comes to parliamentary procedures, budget plans and the development of programs and services at City.

General meetings are held every Friday at

12pm in room D-105. These meetings are designed to bring forth ideas, address concerns, and plan future community events. Most importantly, these meetings are completely open to the public! A block of time is set out during meeting, precisely to give a voice to members of the community.

Sadly, a great percent of the student population goes by not knowing of this and many other services offered at City. As a result, the ASG at City College is working overtime to keep up with the school’s diverse student organizations in an effort to get more involved in academic and community events. One example of com-

munity outreach took place earlier this month. Your student representatives set up the event for the anniversary of the constitution. Many students might have seen the ASG handing out voter registration forms, pocket constitutions and other free goodies during this historic day. This week long celebration was important not only due to the empowerment that comes with free education but also because it presented itself as a great opportunity for the student government to engage with the community.

As the semester carries on, the ASG hopes that the student population become more aware of the

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Do you support the Affordable Care Act?

“I feel that I don’t like the lack of choice. I don’t think that mandatory healthcare is the way to go. I think that we should be able to choose the option of not having insurance.”

many services and programs offered here at City. Whether it be activism opportunities, clubs, teach-ins, book fairs, mural painting, or attending general meetings at Associative Student office, your student representative urge you to become more involved and connected with your fellow City compatriots!

“Without community, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop” –Dorothy Height In solidarity, Juan Carlos Ortega ASG Public Relations Officer”

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“I think if we can get plans like that or just a fluid thought out, then I’m all for it. ”

“I don’t think you should be fined if you don’t have insurance, but it’s still giving you more affordable insurance.

I think if every body put in money just like taxes, it would be more like Canada, Canada does it and they’re thriving.”

“It’s to insure people who can’t afford healthcare. We should all have health care equally.”

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‘GTA V’ sets new standards A Southwest for future open world games take on pizza Who doesn’t love pizza?

Take-out is great and so is making your own dough at home, but let’s face it, sometimes you need a more immediate pizza fix.

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These tortilla pizzas are very flavorful, utilizing lots of Southwest Tex-Mex flavors, thanks to the barbecue sauce and black beans. They are really filling too, pair them with a side salad to make a great meal for lunch or dinner.

These crispy, thin pizzas are ready in about 15 minutes, less time than it would take to call and wait for a pizza to be delivered to your house. Make them today.

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By Ahmad Blue City Times The newly released “Grand Theft Auto V” continues the over-the-top nature of the series and sets a new standard for what future open world games should try to emulate.

The story centers around three playable protagonists, something completely new to the franchise. Michael, a retired bank robber who moved to Los Santos with his cheating wife, ungrateful son, and spoiled daughter, lives a miserable life; Franklin, an ex-dope dealer and gang member with no real family other than his aunt and dog Chopper; and Trevor, a former associate of Michael’s, whose motives and goals are unclear.

The three eventually team up to pull off a very well thought out bank heist

allowing players the chance to decide how it should be pulled off and which other criminals should be recruited to aid in it.

These three new characters add a new feeling to the game that no other GTA game has done until now. They seem like different people living their own lives and I’m just helping them get to where they need to be.

It should be noted that the game received an “M” from the Entertainment Software Rating Board, a rating that it throroughly deserves. Playing through both the story and free roaming exposes the player to graphic events, such as torture, murder and kidnapping.

The mechanics of this game have been completely remade, meaning even returning fans of the series will have to learn how the game play functions.

Shooting isn’t as easy with certain guns in the beginning of the game, however, going to the shooting range will make you familiar with all the new guns and even unlock new weapons. Driving around feels far more responsive and realistic. An added bonus is all the impressive customization that you can put into your car. The options for that function are endless.

Each character has their own skills and abilities, giving each of them their own feel and independence. There are also specific character abilities, such as Michael’s ability to stop time, Franklin’s ability to accelerate his car through traffic, and Trevor’s damage buff ability.

These new abilities mean that players must remain engaged and forced them to think more strategically in missions.

Missions are in-depth; they made me feel like I’m actually watching a story instead of just going from point A to point B. Each mission does hold a purpose and the heists are all carried out very differently, one heist can involve using a helicopter and parachutes while the other could require a more stealthy approach.

Between missions, players have the whole map to go anywhere and do anything they want, including unlocking different hobbies. The activity options are beyond amazing, I found myself not knowing what to do at first because of an excess of things I could try.

Each activity serves a purpose now.

Doing a few triathlons, for example, helped Trevor gain more stamina and dexterity and it showed in some missions where he needed to use his fists.

There are also stranger missions for each character where they help out someone and earn cash. These side quests can even boost certain skills of theirs and add the stranger as a personal contact.

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Barbecue Black Bean Tortilla Pizzas From BudgetBytes.com 8 fajita size, flour tortillas ¾ cup barbecue sauce (I used Stubb’s brand) 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, washed and drained 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 3 whole green onions, sliced thinly 1 small red onion, diced 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the tortillas on a wire cooking rack placed on top of a sheet pan. (It’s best to work in batches if you’re making more than two.)

Bake for about five minutes or at least until the tortillas have stiffened slightly but are not yet entirely crisp.

2. Leave the tortillas on the cooling rack while adding the toppings. Slather about one to two tablespoons of barbecue sauce on each tortilla, along with ¼ cup of black beans, ¼ cup of cheese, and a light sprinkling of red and green onions. Make sure the beans are well drained otherwise the excess liquid will make the tortilla soggy.

3. Transfer the cooling rack and topped pizzas back into the oven for an additional five minutes to finish cooking and crisping up the tortillas. Cook until the edges are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is bubbling and melted. The tortillas might still be a little soft after taking them out of the oven by they will crisp up after.

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Breakfast Continued from Page 8 gluten free pancakes.

If you are feeling gutsy, you can try the dozen-egg omelet challenge, which has a ton of toppings, two biscuits and fries and must be consumed in an hour. If you accomplish this, you will be included on the hall of fame wall. It’s served on a 15-inch pizza dish.

The Yolk isn’t too pricey either, probably similar to any other breakfast restaurant you frequent.

The Broken Yolk’s hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located on 6th and J Street.

Venegas

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Neault went on to genuinely lament, “I hate being in this position. I really do. I mean, my first month here and I already have to be at odds with ASG.”

Similarly, Dr. Wong admitted, “I didn’t take this job saying let’s have a fight with the students! You know, let’s power trip! I took this job saying I’m going to come to City College and the student government and me,

really, you know, I didn’t sit down and say ‘I’m going to be an international artist. I’m gonna be famous.’”

Her songs have truly surpassed borders and she hasn’t stopped yet. After a world tour and the birth of her daughter, Venegas found the time to record her new record and work not only as a producer but as a mother. In the end she was left with an emotional album full of synth pop melodies.

“Everything on this album is personal to me,” she said. “The album is very personal, they’re all really sad love songs and such.

They’re also loving, a lot of it came from my experiences.”

Venegas recorded the album in between two major tours.

She explained, “I started writing the album in 2012 and I had a tour going on at the

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we’re going to create some great things together.”

At this point, Moreno has appointed an election commissioner and the process is moving forward.

Complete election packets are due from eligible candidates by Monday, Oct. 7, at 3:00 pm.

Voting will take place Oct. 22-23. Please visit the Student Affairs office or Sdcity.edu to participate.

same time so it was kind of in between really.”

“Los Momentos” includes collaborations with Chilean-French singer Ana Tijoux and lead-singer of Cafe Tacvba, Ruben Albarran on the track “Vuelve.” Something that Julieta had always hoped to make. “I had always wanted to work with Rueben on this song it finally happened and I was so happy that we got to work together,” she said.

The album is unlike any other she has released, with more synth and piano accompaniment. “I played a lot of new and different instruments on my other albums, especially on the last record and MTV Unplugged, but for this record I’m moving back into playing a lot of synth, mostly synth and piano.” Her favorite instrument, the accordion, can still be heard on tour. Her live show is not something to be missed.

For more information on tour dates go to www.julietavenegas.net.

Punk

3. Knuckle Puck - “Stateside”

Pop punk bands seem to be popping up everywhere these days and most of them pretty much suck. Knuckle Puck, on the other hand, have proven to be one of the most talented bands of any genre that I’ve listened to in a while.

“Stateside” is just one of the songs off of their stellar new EP “The Weight That You Buried.” The Chicago four-piece takes pop punk to the next level with their emotionally charged lyrics and aggressive in-your-face melodies. If you’re a fan of bands like The Story So Far then Knuckle Puck will have a place in your iTunes library. You can get all of their music on the bands’ Bandcamp page: KnucklePuck.Bandcamp.com.

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4. Man Overboard - “Where I Left You”

This song is one of the more mellow tracks on this list but don’t let that make you think that Man Overboard is a laidback sounding band. In fact, if I had to compare them to anything it would be a mixture of old school blink-182, circa the late ‘90s/early 2000s and New Found Glory, a la “Not Without a Fight.” Hands down “Where I Left You” is one of the best songs on their latest album “Heart Attack.” The semi heavy pop punk sound and really catchy lyrics make for an enjoyable listening experience. You can get their music on iTunes and catch them out on tour, with a stop in San Diego Nov. 15 at the House of Blues.

5. Bayside - “Oliver’s Army”

Bayside is really considered a pop punk band but its cover of Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ classic song is a perfect example of a pop punk cover done right. In fact, the band’s latest album, “Killing Time,” walks a fine line between both pop punk and the straight up aggressive alternative that it’s known for. Anthony Raneri’s killer vocals combined with the bands slightly up-tempo take on the song take this cover to the next level. In fact, the EP that this song is on is full of cover songs that Bayside has taken to the next level. You can get all of Bayside’s music on iTunes.

GTA Continued from Page 5 these random side tasks that appear as you explore the open world.

Rockstar Games, GTA’s publishers, promised a big map and they very well delivered, making the player travel extreme distances at times to get to a certain mission.

Certain parts of the map will change how the player interacts with it, such as Blaine County’s redneck citizens and wildlife as opposed to Vinewood’s upper-class citizens.

While in these areas, I often felt as though I wasn’t playing a GTA game.

The graphics in the game are truly “nextgen,” like when you wear certain clothes for a time and they get dirty. The mountains look like a beautiful picture, yet you can walk on

them and really see the detail in them.

Sound has also had a lot of work put into it. Radio stations, a GTA staple, make their comeback with DJs voiced by celebrities and music from almost every genre.

The game froze on several occasions.

These freezes did go away so I didn’t have to restart my system but they were a bit annoying.

There were also times when the game had to render areas, I accidentally went into one of these areas and feared I’d fall through the map but thankfully I didn’t.

Overall, the game is amazing and I highly recommend it. The story is very interactive, and the new characters bring elements to the series that you have to play to experience.

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Sand volleyball has a future at City College

By LaShawn Encarnacion City Times There is a big push to make sand volleyball an official intercollegiate sport.

The issue is currently working its way through the approval process by the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and the California Community College Athletics Association.

“There has always been a sand volleyball class in the curriculum that anyone can attend,” said Kathy McGinnis, the Dean of Health, Exercise and Athletics at City College.

McGinnis said that joining the intercollegiate sand volleyball team will not be open to all. Dede Bodner will coach the intercollegiate sand volleyball team.

“It will be a selective process just as other intercollegiate sports are,” McGinnis explained. “It is a process bringing in a new sport into the PCAC and CCCAA. With enough push and interest it can be done and the sport approved.”

Schools in the PCAC are taking note of the popularity on international and Olympic echelons.

All parties involved are working hard to convince the PCAC and the CCCAA that elevating the sport’s status is beneficial for everyone.

McGinnis added, “While intercollegiate sports are for student athletes, they do take money to operate so it is necessary for the PCAC to carefully evaluate the financial aspects of the newly proposed sport.”

She is excited about the push to the state level and how quickly the sport is gaining popularity.

City College is expecting PCAC approval soon and with that approval, an immediate grouping with other spring sports.

Coach Bodner’s squad will practice often at the South Mission Beach sand courts. The sand volleyball classes will be held at City College as well.

From prior conversations and interviews, it is clear that sand volleyball, as a collegiate sport, will be approved in the very near future.

The popularity of the sport remains a question but the feeling among the athletic directors and the PCAC seem to be at a very high point.

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Venegas’ new pop melodies Punk isn’t dead,

it just went pop

By Angelica Wallingford City Times

Pop punk is a genre that is guaranteed to ruffle some feathers. Some consider it a posers genre that gives “real” punk music a bad name and others see it as the essence and attitude of classic punk rock wrapped up in a nice radio friendly package. Instead of fighting over it let’s just all sit back and enjoy the music. Here are some of my favorites:

Julieta Venegas performing at the House of Blues in San Diego on Sept. 19. Issa Lozano, City Times

By Issa Lozano City Times Tijuana native Julieta Venegas kicked off the second date of her “Los Momentos” North American tour at San Diego’s very own House of Blues as part of their 20th Anniversary on Sept. 19.

It marked the start of a small leg of 16 dates around the country to promote her new album entitled “Los Momentos” or “The Moments.”

Venegas grew up in the border town of Tijuana and started pursuing music since she first learned to

play the piano at eight years old. She started up in a local band called Tijuana No! and later moved on to a solo career in music that gained her five Latin Grammys along with countless other awards and songs like “Limon y Sal” and “Andar Conmigo” that climbed up to the Latin Billboard charts.

Her success gained her international success and the singer-songwriter never seemed to know it would ever come to that. ”I’m always so surprised to know that I have fans in other countries besides Mexico, it’s a blessing See Venegas, page 6

Breakfast in the Gaslamp

Broken Yolk ser ves generous portions. Michelle Moran, City Times

By Michelle Moran City Times Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day so I am very picky about its elements. There’s only so much to choose from, and I do get tired of the predictable meal of pancakes and eggs. Luckily, the Broken Yolk Cafe in the Gaslamp Quarter has a variety of options to choose from.

The menu is insanely extensive.

It lists American meals, like eggs benedict or pancakes, as well as Mexican meals, like a burrito or chilaquiles.

Although the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich sounded very tempting (as it is sandwiched

between two slices of french toast), I went with the simpler form of my obsession: french toast.

As the waitress brought my dish, it was a bit overwhelming.

Literally covering the whole plate, the portions were stacked like a mountain. The menu described it as three extra thick slices, but they were so huge and cut in half, veritably creating six big pieces. It came with a side of strawberry sauce, some syrup, and I ordered the meal with a side of sausage. The french toast alone was delicious, but was even better with the strawberry sauce. I can’t say it’s the best I’ve ever had, but it was definitely a good meal.

My friend ordered the chicken and waffles, which is getting more popular now. The chicken was really good, but the waffle was just okay. The chicken wasn’t too greasy and it was perfectly crisp.

The waffle tasted like any other Belgian waffle that I’ve consumed at a restaurant.

We returned the week after our first visit for round two. I ordered two eggs with sausage, hash browns and a biscuit. My friend went with the breakfast quesadilla, which had chorizo, beans and cheese. My meal was good, but the biscuit was entirely too big and tasteless. It was a big waste to throw the whole biscuit away, but it was too dry to finish.

The breakfast quesadilla was not good at all. It tasted bland to me, though it might have been the chorizo. Even though my friend’s meal was less than satisfying, we decided we will definitely come back to explore the menu further.

This Broken Yolk location is close to campus. After class, I can get a big meal and relax for a moment. and the staff is really friendly.

I’d recommend this place to anyone who would love to try a new breakfast spot and to those who have a gluten allergy as they have See Breakfast, page 6

New Found Glor y onstage at Solid Sound Studios.

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1. New Found Glory - “Radiosurgery” These guys are pop punk royalty; to have any pop punk playlist without them would be committing musical blasphemy. The challenge with this one was picking a song out of their massive library for this list. “Radiosurgery” is off of their latest album of the same name and has all the elements of an old school NFG song while also giving a nod to their hardcore roots. All in all, this is a near perfect pop punk song.

“Radiosurgery” is going on two years old but the Orlando four-piece just released a new song and is planning on heading into the studio next year to record an album. In the mean time, you can check out all of their songs on iTunes.

2. All Time Low - “Somewhere in Neverland”

All Time Low are one of the more popular and “mainstream” pop punk bands out today. Everyone listens to them, which could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it.

“Somewhere in Neverland” is off of their latest release “Don’t Panic” and addresses themes that everyone can relate to, growing up and taking responsibility; all while under the guise of a classic alt-rock love song. Plus, the fact that the song references one of the most beloved Disney movies isn’t bad either. You can get this song, along with entire album on iTunes.

See Punk, page 6

All Time Low performing live Photo courtsey of Adam Elmakias