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February 25, 2014

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Knights hoops soaring

New building reaches to sky

By Chris Handloser City Times

By Kaily Sanders City Times

Freshman guard Caleb Singleton scored 20 points and fellow backcourt freshman Chris Jones added 16 and four steals to lead the City College men’s basketball team to their first undefeatedin-conference season in over a decade.

The 88-71 win over the Southwestern Jaguars Feb. 21 brings the Knights to 20-8 and 8-0 in the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAC) South, but the toughest challenges lie ahead.

“I told our guys, every team we play next week is a really good team,” explained Head Coach Mitch Charlens.

“They have either won or they’re number two in their conference.”

In Charlens’ ten years with City, this is his first undefeated season, and the coaching staff and players both credited each other for their success.

“I think it’s the fact that they really figured out how to play together and it’s a lot of fun,” stated Charlens.

However sophomore point guard Martin “Pooter” Thomas was quick to reciprocate by praising the Point guard Martin Thomas skies over a Grossmont defender during the 76-69 win Feb. 14. Thomas leads the conference in assists and See Hoops, page 7 steals this season. Photo courtesy of Xavier Besos

The new Science Building on campus provides students with first-class, state-of-the-art equipment and rivals any such facility in the country.

Imagine taking a seat under a large dome and taking a short trip to the moon. The stars above you are so bright and close, you feel like you are now in outer space.

The planetarium is just one of the innovative features in the four-story, L-shaped building. The 98,000-square-foot facility includes high-tech equipment. For example, the nuclear magnetic resonance instrument cost $165,000.

The entire project took more than two years to complete and the cost of the bond measure for all new construction totaled $1.6 billion.

The building was constructed following Leadership in Environment and Energy Design (LEED) certifications that encourage sustainable sites, water efficiency, reduced energy usage, recyclable materials and indoor environmental quality.

Shane Haggard, former City College student and chemistry professor, explains how the new facility and all its equipment are a major step forward for City College and the community.

“It rivals what you see in industry. We are going to give students, now, the best education in science that they can get in any community college,” said Haggard. “We have instrumentation that nobody else does. We have the planetarium that we can provide students with hands-on experience.”

See Science, page 2

Guests enjoy the new City planetarium. Michelle Moran,City Times

Faulconer grabs another opportunity

By Chris Handloser City Times Republican Kevin Faulconer will be sworn in as the next mayor of San Diego on March 3. He defeated young Latino Democrat, David Alvarez, by a margin of 54 percent to 46 percent.

His political career is a bit of déjà vu.

He first ran for city council in 2002 but narrowly lost to former deputy mayor and Democrat Michael Zucchet. In 2005, Zucchet took over as acting mayor, then

resigned three days later due to allegations of involvement in an extortion scandal involving San Diego’s “no touch” policy at strip clubs.

Amid 17 candidates, Faulconer won entry into a runoff election that allowed him to win a special election for Zucchet’s city council seat in January 2006.

Fast forward to 2013. He announces his bid for mayor after Democrat Bob Filner vacated the office due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

Another special election was

organized and Faulconer again found his way through a host of candidates into the top two vote getters of the Feb. 11 runoff election.

Throughout his campaign, he promoted a unifying, bipartisan approach to governing , speaking of getting the city “back on track.” “…That every San Diegan has the chance to succeed, that every San Diegan has a seat at the table.

This is what this campaign has been since the very, very beginning,” Faulconer promised to the elec-

Bayside is a ‘Cult’

New York natives release stellar sixth album PAGE 4

tion-night crowd at the U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego.

Faulconer, 47, holds a political science degree from San Diego State University and lives in Point Loma – also the home base for his wife Katherine’s restaurant event planning business.

They have two kids, Jack and Lauren.

Born in San Jose, Faulconer went into public relations after graduating SDSU, eventually serving as an executive for the international firm, Porter Novelli.

Graphic by Celia Jimenez, City Times

Design guru Professor connects students to success PAGE 5

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The building opened for classes beginning this semester but the grand opening was celebrated Feb. 19 and began with a demonstration of the new planetarium. As guests waited on the fourth floor observation deck, they were allowed to tinker around with a couple of the technologically advanced pieces of equipment that will be used in the classrooms.

Physics Professor Gerardo Scappaticci had a couple different telescopes set-up for use and explained how they worked. He had one binocular telescope and one Celestron Starbright XLT, which is GPS-controlled and downloads information about location, time and date.

Lisa Will, professor of physics and astronomy, gave a demonstration inside the planetarium, taking the audience to the moon, the North Pole and even Stonehenge. The planetarium has two high-definition, Spitz Inc. projectors. She said City College will potentially be able to produce planetarium shows for the Dancers performed for the conclusion of the ceremony in the courtyard of the new Science Building. Michelle Moran, City Times general public.

Following the demonstration, everyone and the majority of contracts were issued to level,” said Gloria. a first-class science facility as good as a fourheaded downstairs to the courtyard for the small, local businesses.

The equipment selected for the building year university.” ribbon-cutting ceremony. Interim President “We are on track now to receive 41 LEED is used in research labs and facilities across Students in labs coats performed a modern Lynn Neault addressed a crowd of around 200 certifications,” Gross stated. the globe. According to Jack Beresford, the interpretive dance just prior to the ribbon cutpeople, thanking everyone who was involved Interim Mayor Todd Gloria explained that district director of communications and public ting. They danced the ribbon around the poles in the science facility. this state-of-the-art equipment will allow us to relations, the only community college in the in front of the building, setting the stage for San Diego Community College Board of compete with cities and countries across the area that has this type of facility.

Neault to cut it.

Trustees President Rich Gross said that they world.

“This is a first-class facility that rivals any “City College students should really be wanted this project to benefit all of San Diego.

“In terms of the investment in this commu- science facility in San Diego, including UCSD, proud of this facility here because it’s the best So they asked that all buildings are green and nity and helping us vitalize the upper East Vil- stated Beresford. “As students, they know one in the area,” said Chancellor Constance sustainable, following LEED certifications, lage, it’s an important step on a neighborhood they can come here and enjoy the benefits of Carroll.

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ASG launches website

By Jennifer Ovalle and Essence McConnell City Times The Associated Students Government (ASG) recently launched their official website to stay connected with students and showcase the moving forces behind the committees and clubs.

“For the first time in history we the students of San Diego City College Associated Students Government control our own web presence,” said ASG Senator Zane Hunker in an email interview.

“This website was built by students for students,” Hunker added. “We frequently update this website with useful information about student activities that is presented in an appealing and engaging way.”

City College students express varying opinoins about the new website.

“I would go to this website to see if they have resources that can help me,” said Black Studies student Katrina McGown, 48.

“I’ve seen clubs that look fun. I can see myself using this website if I were interested in joining one,” said Kevin Peralta, 21, computer engineering major. He also said it seems much more organized than the sdcity.edu.

The website features a breakdown of the committees, clubs and associations on campus.

It also features an introduction of ASG members, a live chat section and a comment box, where students submit opinions, comments and concerns.

Though Hunker created the website, he mentioned he was happy to receive help from other committee members and webmaster King Arthur – the creative mind behind the official ASG logo.

The website is functional though some features have yet to be added. Hunker invited students to offer suggestions via the comment box.

To visit the ASG website go to: www.sdcityasg.com.

A memorial ser vice Feb. 13 celebrated the life of long-time student activist Terr y Armstrong, who died of a heart attack at age 52. Chris Handloser, City Times

‘Jewel’ is gone Terry Armstrong tirelessly advocated for fellow students’ rights in her decades at City College

By Chris Handloser City Times

The home page of sdcityasg.com. The site launched Feb. 10. Courtesy image

A force to reckon with City College police urges students to help prevent crime in an open campus

By Joe Kendall City Times When asked to imagine a campus police officer, it’s easy to picture an uptight officer, only concerned with writing parking tickets and kicking kids off of their skateboards, but that perception might not be so accurate.

The 38 police officers of the San Diego Community College District are divided among three campuses and are responsible with the protection of the students, staff and property of the district.

Police Sgt. Jordan Mirakian, a 15-year veteran of law enforcement, explains that because of the open design, there are many non-students on campus and they may not have the best intentions.

“Understand that there are people on campus that

If you need police assistance, please call the dispatch center at 619-388-6405 or visit 1081 16th Street. probably aren’t students and are here to commit crimes,” said Mirakian. He explained that theft is the most common crime on campus.

“The community college campus, or any campus for that matter, is a target-rich environment,” said Mirakian.

The campus police officers use techniques such as bait-bike operations, plain clothes details and selective enforcement operations to prevent crime.

While the police go to great lengths to ensure the safety of everyone on campus, Mirakian notes that there are precautions

students can take to protect themselves and their property.

“Be vigilant and be aware of your surroundings. A lot of times I walk through the campus and I see student staring at their phone, and they’re not really looking around” said Mirakian.

“I just encourage people to get to know our officers, report things to them if they see suspicious activity because we are relying on our student to be our eyes and ears,” added Mirakian.

Raymund Aguirre is scheduled to start March 3 as the district’s police department’s new chief. He previously served as chief of police for the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District since 2006.

“A real jewel is missing in this crown, but it’s shining somewhere else.”

Those words, expressed by City College Enactus leader Marie Disnew, were among the many thoughts shared to honor beloved student Terry Armstrong, at a memorial service for her at the Encanto Park Recreational Center on Feb. 13.

Armstrong died of a heart attack on Jan. 11, leaving a legacy of friendship, mentoring and activism among her fellow students, family, friends and parishioners.

In 1964, Armstrong and her brother Bobby both contracted spinal meningitis.

Bobby lost both legs. Armstrong had 3 plates inserted into her brain, leaving her cognitive abilities permanently impaired. She was bullied and struggled with her health.

“They said that she would not graduate from high school, but she did,” spoke Bobby. “They said from there, she would never do anything else, but Terry surprised everybody. She got not one, not two, but four degrees from City College and two certificates.”

At City, Armstrong mentored for Enactus, a student entrepreneurial organization, including organizing food drives. She was

also well known for her smile and selling a cup of coffee to morning dwellers at the concession stand named A La Cart across from the bookstore.

Armstrong often took it upon herself to help the students most in need.

Chere Smith, 49 and also with Enactus, returned to college a few years ago and recalled a conversation with Armstrong.

“She said that you have every right to be here, you deserve to be here, and you don’t let any of these administrators or faculty members or anybody tell you what you can not do,” expressed Smith.

That same message greatly impacted Laurie Oldham, who was a student with Armstrong at City in 1997, and currently serves as a student organizer in the Student Affairs office. The tale of her mother, who returned to college at age 69, demonstrated Armstrong’s character.

Oldham’s mother and Armstrong took a class together, and while discussing poor test grades, their professor singled them out, saying, “You two are dumber than dirt.”

Oldham recalled Armstrong walking her “teary-eyed” mother right out of the class and to the dean’s office to file a complaint.

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Armstrong (front right) with her mother, siblings, nieces and nephews. Her sister Danite (back left) and Bobby (back right) held a memorial ser vice for family and friends at the Encanto Park Recreation Center Feb. 13. Courtesy Photo

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Bayside, Official Facebook photo

Bayside takes ‘Cult’ to another level

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And how’d you ever get this way?

Putting lust above humanity and calling it OK. Bayside - “Something’s Wrong”

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Bayside is a “Cult.”

For years Bayside fans have called themselves that.

Now it seems that the band, in San Diego next month, has finally made the name official by titling their sixth studio SOUNDBREAK album “Cult.”

Angelica Wallingford The result is the strongest record that the band has ever released. If you weren’t a fan before, after listening to this album, you will be.

“Cult” has everything that you could ever hope for in a Bayside album: raw, gritty, in-your-face rock music and singer/ main lyricist Anthony Raneri’s sharp and catchy lyrical melancholy dealing with betrayal, pain, love and relationships.

“Pigsty” is by far the best and also the most brutal song on the album. The striking blows of Chris Guglielmo’s drum kit act as the perfect prelude to Jack O’Shea’s aggression-filled guitar solo. Lyrically, the song cuts like a knife as Raneri sings: “So when you lose your mind, you’ll find it at the bottom of the mess that’s your life.” Followed up by “My life with you is like

tying my own noose.”

“Transitive Property” is another standout track on the album. While most of “Cult” is heavy and deals with the typical Bayside themes of pain and betrayal, “Transitive Property” is a sweet apologetic love song that Raneri wrote for his current wife during a previous hardship between the two.

“Hate Me” tells of a relationship, this time gone sour and resulting in bitter mutual hatred; “Stuttering” is about Raneri

carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and being “... the voice of the depressed and that’s what they expect”; and “Objectivist on Fire” addresses the issue of morality, a step in a unfamiliar territory for the band.

“Cult” is a testament to just how far the band has come over the years and why it will be known as one of the best bands in punk rock. O’Shea’s skilled guitar solos, clever and bold lyrics and Raneri’s signature vocal style make this a must-listen album.

“Time Has Come,” a catchy number about taking the future into your own hands, also says a lot about Bayside as a band. Most of the bands that rose to popularity around the same time as the New York natives have practically faded into obscurity, but not Bayside.

After 13 years of playing music, they have more than proven that they aren’t just another band that got lucky and released a few albums and played a couple of years on Warped Tour.

They’re exactly where they want to be and know exactly where they want to go.

“Cult” is available in stores and on iTunes and Bayside will be performing at the House of Blues on March 20.

Pizza and brew

San Diego is gradually getting known for being a mecca for craft beer. With more than 30 breweries and counting, there are local bars and restaurants that serve up a good selection of San JUST EAT IT Diego beer, the best kind Michelle Moran there is.

Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights offers local brew and food that will make your stomach happy. Not only do locals rave about this place, but so do celebrities.Will Ferrell is shown in a

Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights is known for its beer selection. Michelle Moran, City Times

photo, hanging on a wall enjoying a pint of beer.

As soon as you walk in the door, you cannot help but notice the eccentric decor of beer cans and old school skateboards on the wall. The decorations give this place an urban and hipster vibe.

There are no servers here, so you would have to order your beverages and food at the register, take a number and have a seat. Plates, condiments and water are there for you to grab yourself, not an ideal option for the lazy, but it’s not a big place.

At Blind Lady, they are very passionate about their pint sizes. As stated on their website, “If you order a pint at a pub you should get a pint,” which basically means that you should not get under poured. They pour a true half-liter, which is 16.91 ounces and most bars only pour 12 or 14 ounces.

Their beer menu changes periodically, but the selection is always on point. They have special cask nights for special occasions and they serve a keg of an exceptional brew.

Most of their food is organic and locally grown from Suzie’s Farm in Temecula. Due to seasonal changes their food menu also changes every now and then. They serve pizza, salads and a few appetizers. Their menu is a bit small, but there are good options for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans.

After looking at all of the descriptions of the pizzas, the spicy salami pizza took the crown. This pizza had salami, tomato sauce, fontina, pecorino romano, and a side of calabrese hot chili oil. The gentlemen who brought the pizza to the table did warn that the hot chili oil was indeed very hot, which was a very nice gesture.

The salami and the different cheeses on the pizza paired each other nicely, but the chili oil was the cherry on top.

Be prepared to have a tall glass of water while you eat this spicy delicacy.

The prices are affordable, ranging from $4 to $15 on food. Pints of beer vary.

Blind Lady is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and is located on 3416 Adams Ave. For more information you can visit their website at blindlady.blogspot.com.

Photo by Christina Bowers

A gritty tale of wilderness survival

City College’s Luxe Galler y is hosting through Feb. 28 “To Walk Away From Battle Mountain,” a visual narrative about the adventure to recreate the journey of the Donner Party.

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AllOut or all in?

City’s LGBTQ club pushes to have a voice in district’s first float in San Diego’s Pride Parade

By Diego Lynch City Times For the first time, the San Diego City College District will have a float in the San Diego Pride Parade. A club for LGBTQ students on campus, however, is talking boycott if it’s not allowed to shape the float’s content.

Members of the club, AllOut@City, expressed enthusiasm about the float but said they are concerned that it will not include student voices. They said they felt completely left out of the communication about the float thus far.

“Students are very excited to have a queer-led initiative … but will not tolerate censorship,” said Will Williams, a member of AllOut@City, which is part of an international advocacy organization.

Dean of Students Michel Paul Wong is coordinating the float and supports involving

the student group.

“My intention, which I have made clear to the other colleges, is to have AllOut representatives present at every level of planning,” he said in an email. “I don’t get to make promises on behalf of my colleagues, but that’s what I personally want to do.”

Wong is meeting with the student group and is confident that he will be able to provide the members with what they want.

Wong was asked how the float would be funded.

“I don’t know. We are asking the district for funds and individual campuses are looking to see what’s available,” Wong wrote.

“I’m sure AllOut will consider asking ASG (Associated Student Government) -- or maybe all 3 ASG’s -- for funding but there may be some constitutional issues with that given that the parade is in July,” he wrote.

Graphic design Professor Candice Lopez parlays her vast experience to connect students to careers during and after City College. Chris Handloser, City Times

Driving students to design their future

hART Lounge is located on 734 Park Blvd. They offer different choices for students and is relatively close to City College campus. Essence Mcconnell, City Times

Lounge has heart for student engagement

By Essence Mcconnell City Times The owners of a hookah lounge near City College want to offer more than a place to smoke, have coffee and eat. They want to encourage civic engagement among thmostly young clientele and showcase local art.

The hART lounge housed a voting precinct during the recent mayoral run-off election. The owners wanted to give voters, particularly young ones, a comfortable place to cast their ballots without feeling intimidated.

“It’s our generation,” said co-owner Minerva Gonzalez.

“We need to show that we are part of this election.”

Her husband and coowner, Arthur, addressed an Associated Student Government meeting before the election to promote the

lounge as a place City students could vote.

The owners also promote art and note that the East Village is developing an underground art scene.

They allowed a local artist to add color to their neighborhood by painting the side of their building. And once a month, hART lounge opens its facility for private shows and art showcases for local artists to display their work.

“We get asked by local artists all the time if they can have their events here because most places charge venue rentals,” Gonzalez said. “We don’t charge the artists. We never say no to local artists.”

The restaurant began to offer a new vegan menu last October, designed by Gonzalez, who serves as head chef.

“We are a vegan restaurant, but we are never

preachy about it,” she said.

“People don’t realize that they are eating homemade meals, vegan and made fresh. This is just the way we are suppose to eat, clean food.”

Located on Park Boulevard, across from the NewSchool of Architecture and Design, hART lounge offers a place for students to study and relax, all within their budget. The owners are working to develop a coupon program for City students.

“We just support our community,” Gonzalez said.

“We want to make it better.”

The hART lounge is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday until midnight or later; Saturday 7 p.m. to midnight or later; and closed Sunday.

More information is available at www.hartlounge. com.

Lopez’s husband and her student Josh Higgins’ poster design for the Obama campaign in 2012. Courtesy photo.

By Edwin Rendon City Times Candice Lopez is City College’s graphic design cupid – a matchmaker for her students and the real world – and her arrows are crested in style.

Before her career teaching graphic arts at City, Lopez worked with some of advertising’s most recognized figures at global firm, BBDO. It was during this time as a young art director where the itch to teach needed to be scratched and thus began a new phase.

“People would always tell me that I would be a great teacher because I loved working with junior designers and mentoring them,” she recalls. “It stuck in my head and I always really enjoyed working with people and see myself as a kind of tour guide, outfitting them with the best equipment, showing them the best possible trails and getting them on their way.”

The professor, who leads the Graphic Design Department, encourages her students to tap into their own experiences to inform their work.

“I try to teach students about style because I know it can be jet fuel for their work and if they truly understand style, beyond dates and names, and what style is, they can apply it to their own projects,” she adds.

Her design students created a branding campaign as part of the preparations for City College’s Centennial celebration. Last fall, they got the opportunity to work with principal designers at outside firms, who critiqued their first round of work, similar to what would happen in the real world.

“We went to MiresBall, which is the number one branding firm in San Diego and ranked among the top ten in the country,” she says.

Brandon Prairie and Donovan Salazar, two of Lopez’s current students, worked on an art gallery on campus scheduled to open in November. The students proposed “Gallery 13-13” as the name, but the administration rejected it.

“They came up with the name because of the street address of the college and we really love it,” explains Lopez. “We love the magic of ‘13’ being a potentially unlucky number and it’s kind of controversial. But unfortunately the Fine Art Department makes the decision about the name and some didn’t connect to it as we did and others did.”

Lopez and her students plan to invite international designers and artists to the gallery, creating a renown, cutting-edge space.

“We’re organizing a pretty incredible show where we have secured historical pieces. The artwork is very prestigious from a private collector; really valuable, beautiful pieces. But we want to complement these pieces with contemporary designers whose work shows a certain influence, like Shepard’s,” Lopez says.

She’s referring Shepard Fairey, a former student of Lopez’s, who is a renown graphic designer whose works have been exhibited in prestigious art museums across the country. He created the “Hope” poster for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, which became an iconic image recognized worldwide.

See Lopez, page 7

Urban Trail Project, founded by Lopez, paints murals on electrical boxes.

Photo courtesy of AIGA .org

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VOICE CT 6

Should we hear about Snowden?

Question by Kaily Sanders Photos by Joe Kendall

Is online dating an effective way of finding a relationship?

“No, it’s not smart because you can be talking to a girl and it’s really a dude. It could be someone older, a pedophile or even a cop.”

Jordan Mitchell, 19, Business

“Yeah. I do think it’s a good way to meet for people who are shy, so they can meet and get to know each other before they meet.”

Isabella Trimmer, 19, Dance

“My opinion is that to some extent it becomes unreal. It’s very easy to start creating double personalities and that leads to problems later on when the person you projected is not really you.”

Jesimiel Rivera, 26, Art history “It used to be weird, but now it’s natural to meet online.

People meet on Facebook and video chat all the time.”

Vianett Chimal, 19, Liberal Studies

“No, I don’t think online dating is effective because you don’t know who you’re talking to. Possible danger.

Overall, I think its a stupid way to meet people.”

Jacob Servin,18, Business

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Media blackouts do more harm than good “Every time you pick up a phone, dial a number, write an email, make a purchase, travel on the bus carrying a cell phone, swipe a card somewhere, you leave a trace, and the government has decided that it’s a good idea to collect it all, everything, even if you’ve never been suspected of a crime.”

That revelation is actually from a second interview given by former Central Intelligence Agency and former National Security PRO Agency Chris Handloser (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden, this time to German broadcast giant ARD. And even though ARD is the second largest public broadcaster in the world (after the British Broadcasting Company), and Snowden’s message easily unearths the largest violations of the Constitution by the U.S. to date, our dinosaur media does not believe this is mainstream enough to cover.

To be clear, you cannot find the 30-minute interview – released via the international video-sharing site LiveLeak on Jan. 27 – on one single American news outlet.

There are several reasons why this is a dereliction of duty by the media, but the focus here is on the effect it will continue to have on international politics and the sheer impact of the information itself.

In a staggering release from German news magazine Der Spiegel, Germany plans to resume counterespionage efforts after decades of indifference to Western spying. This initiative is a direct outcome of one of Snowden’s initial leaks, revealing that the NSA was wiretapping a nongovernmental cell phone belonging to German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Furthermore, Merkel plans to work with French President Francois Hollande to create permanent European Internet services to attempt to be walled off from the U.S. spying grid. It wouldn’t surprise anyone if they call it The Berlin Firewall.

For perspective, contemplate what would happen if the U.S. discovered that Great Britain was collecting every little slice of life emanating from the electronic footprint of Americans. The dinosaur media would likely scream for immediate war.

Some agents in the U.S. government have gone on the offensive. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul recently sued the Obama administration for violations of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.

“The Fourth Amendment is included in the Constitution precisely to prevent the issuing of general warrants in which blanket authority is given to the government to spy on citizens at will,” states Paul in an official

video released Feb. 11.

Snowden calls this blanket authority the “architecture of oppression,” and taking into account the scope of the mass surveillance and the confines of the Fourth Amendment, it seems Paul’s lawsuit has solid legal ground.

For the record, Paul received plenty of coverage from the lamestream media of his suit, referring to Snowden’s whistleblowing all the way.

And yet the same networks that trumpeted Paul’s press conferences shied away from airing Snowden’s ADR interview two weeks prior.

The rotten cherry on this spoiled sundae is the appalling opening up the ADR interview: Snowden references a Buzzfeed article wherein “acting government officials” from the Pentagon and the NSA were anonymously asked what they think about him.

He soberingly states “…They wanted to murder me. They would be happy, they would love to put a bullet in my head, poison me…and have me die in the shower.”

Cumulatively, Snowden is responsible for blowing the lid off of major violations of the tenets of Western diplomacy, given a U.S. senator serious cause to sue the president, and would drive some federal officials to commit capital crimes against him.

Isn’t this someone the entire country should be paying close attention to?

Press is right to ignore Snowden’s leaks Events of the last 15 years have delivered challenges and opportunities. The National Security Administration (NSA) has responded through the mass surveillance that prompted Edward Snowden’s actions and a conundrum for the press: When someone commits espionage should the press interpret and disseminate the national security information revealed?

Unlike CON previous Diego Lynch eras, we are no longer fighting a state; terrorists are ubiquitous and when information is leaked it cannot be assumed that the damage has already been done. By publicizing Snowden’s revelations the press is assisting terrorists to understand our actions against them.

Snowden has committed espionage.

As measured by legal precedent, Snowden is guilty of espionage. The

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rules on espionage were established by the 1917 Espionage Act and are codified in Sections 793-798 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code.

A popular misconception is that Snowden is not guilty of espionage because he did not intend to harm the U.S. However, under legal precedent established in Gorin vs United States (1941), “intent to harm” is defined as reason to believe that the classified material leaked is relevant to national defense. Though broad, that precedent has been upheld. It would be incredibly difficult to argue that Snowden wasn’t guilty given those precedents and the fact that the information he leaked is very relevant to national defense.

This comment from Snowden to the Washington Post on June 12 is very revealing: “My position with Booz Allen Hamilton granted me access to lists of machines all over the world the NSA hacked …That is why I accepted that position about three months ago.”

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Meaning, he had information on domestic spying but found revealing just that to be inadequate.

Which amendment does spying on foreigners violate?

Section 794 of the U.S. code established the illegality of “attempts to receive or obtain from any person” any information and attempts to transfer that information to foreign government, political party or military entity.

This is critical for the press, since reporting Snowden’s statements and leaks risks informing terrorists of our national security actions against them.

Kimberly Dozier, of the Associated Press, reported that two intelligence officials claim that “members of virtually every terrorist group… are attempting to change how they communicate, based on what they are reading in the media.”

This is making our intelligence services’ jobs harder and placing American lives in danger.

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URBANALITIES by Michele Suthers

Lopez Continued from Page 5 became an iconic image recognized worldwide.

The opening of the gallery in November is the thing she is looking forward to most in the Centennial celebration.

“It’s going to be the thing that everybody’s going to be talking about. What we’re hoping is people will line up around the block and create a lot of energy; a really fantastic alumnus is working with me on it, Josh Higgins,” says Lopez.

After studying at City College, Higgins went on to be the design director for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and now he’s the design director at Facebook.

“Josh has a track record of putting on these amazing exhibits, really-cutting

Armstrong Continued from Page 3 Today, Oldham’s mother has a Child Development degree and that professor no longer works at City.

“Terry helped her to find her own voice because she taught her about age discrimination and discrimination against women,”

edge that are shaking things up, which I’m really excited about,” Lopez says.

An avid traveler, Lopez has also taught from Mexico to Spain and advocates exploring other cultures.

“For a student to be successful in the world they have to develop global competencies,” she says.

“There are many ways of understanding that we are part of something much bigger than just you at City College or San Diego or the United States. It’s about thinking in a global way.”

She has a second family home in Mexico’s bohemian town of San Miguel de Allende. Her family includes her husband, Rafael Lopez, a renown graphic artist, and 12-year-old son, who is already garnering international recognition for his designs.

A portfolio class she teaches is working with the

small Tuscan town of Radicondoli to stimulate commerce and prevent youth from leaving due to the tough economic times. Her students are developing a campaign with events from a music festival to sustainable farming. Lopez and well-known Italian-American designer Ron Mirriello will be flying in to implement the designs and establish a study abroad program.

She’s got a roster of successful student graduates, connections to President Obama, and other prominent international figures. It all fuels her passion to inspire students to find their bit of crazy in design and art.

Quoting Augustine of Hippo encouraging students to go beyond their borders, she says, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

remembered Oldham.

“Her devotion was to creating better avenues for people so that someone that comes behind her won’t have to fight the same fight that she fought,” added Oldham.

Armstrong was not only a strong presence at City and in her family, but also in her church life. She served on the Usher Board, sang in the Sanctuary Choir and assisted the Sunday school

program at Macedonia Baptist Church.

One parishioner recalled Armstrong asking her, “You wouldn’t mind if I called you grandma would you?” Then every Sunday, the first thing she would do would run over and say “Hi grandma.”

Another parishioner added, “She was always cheerful. You weren’t going to steal Terry’s joy.”

Freshman guard Chris Jones takes to flight for two of his 12 points, and added four assists at home against Grossmont Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Xavier Besos

Hoops Continued from Page 1 the coaching effort.

“If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be one. We wouldn’t be a whole,” said Thomas. “It takes two, so as we progress, they progress too.”

Thomas leads the PCAC with 134 assists, who also ranks highly in the state.

“Pooter is eleventh in the state in assists for two reasons: One, he’s really unselfish and he’s a pass-first point guard, and two, we’ve got guys that can really score the ball,” stated Charlens.

Martin Thomas Sr. added that his son had really improved his game and that it meant a lot to him and his wife Marcy – who were honored on Sophomore Night as supportive parents.

Russian-born forward Ivan Kulkin, 25, played two years for the Kazakhstan team BK Barsy Atyrau before

spending only the last 15 months in the U.S. In his first playoff run, Kulkin knows the Knights need to, “just be solid, work hard.”

“I’m ready to go,” added Kulkin.

Charlens compared this team to the 2008-09 team that featured now Utah Jazz player Malcolm Thomas.

That team went 28-5 but lost in the first round of the state championship tournament.

“It takes way more than talent,” Charlens said when recalling the defeat. “We just happened to play our worst game of the year in the state championships.”

This year’s squad finished out the last five games with winning by an average of 18.2 points, dominating on the dribble drive and shooting beyond the arc.

Freshman guard/forward Chris Burton also peaked at the right time, winning the Feb. 16 PCAC Men’s Athletes of the Week honors with

20 points, seven rebounds and four blocks against Grossmont. Then came back strong with 24 points and six boards against rival Mesa in the conference clincher.

Freshman guard Singleton is leading the conference in three-point buckets and according to Charlens is one of the best shooters he’s ever coached.

“If we can lock up on D and just keep the motivation going, we’ll definitely be able to go pretty far in the playoffs,” emphasized Singleton.

Charlens admits that it would be nice to win a state title, but also states that he never looks past the next game. “What’s great is that we never have to count on one guy because we know that we have several guys that are going to step up.”

Jones, who is 23 and out of Newport News, VA, added, “This team right here has something special.”

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CT EXPRESIÓN 8

¿Qué nos pasó?

Los votantes latinos se durmieron Estuvimos a punto de hacer historia. Era la primera vez que un candidato latino, David Álvarez, competía por la alcaldía en la multiétnica ciudad de San Diego.

Sin embargo, la comunidad latina desaprovechó la oportunidad al no emitir su voto.

He trabajado por tres años en campañas políticas, como parte de un ejército temporal que toca puertas o recaba firmas. Trabajé en la campaña de Álvarez los últimos cuatro días previos a la elección del 11 de febrero en distritos de San Ysidro, Chula Vista, National City y Barrio Logan. Visité a unos 300 votantes que apoyaban a Álvarez, para asegurarme de que salieran a votar.

Las personas se veían entusiasmadas y deseosas por participar. “Es la única forma que nuestras comunidades serán incluidas”, me dijo Pedro López.

El apoyo del presidente Barack Obama al candidato latino generó reacciones divididas. Algunos pensaban que tal vez sería más fácil ganar.

En otros, la reacción fue dife-

MEDIO SOCIAL Sandra Galindo rente: “¿Usted sabe que ya casi deporta a dos millones de migrantes? Yo no voy a votar por los demócratas, ‘nomás’ nos están usando”, me dijo una mujer de 50 años.

Mucha gente acudió a la casilla que me tocó cubrir en Barrio Logan. A pesar de todo el esfuerzo, Kevin Faulconer, el candidato republicano, ganó la alcaldía con 54 por ciento contra un 46 por ciento de Álvarez.

De acuerdo a un artículo en el Union-Tribune el 15 de febrero, “En los 74 distritos electorales con una población mayoritariamente latina en edad de votar, la participación fue sólo del 28 por ciento. Álvarez ganó todos menos dos de ellos, pero su destino fue sellado por la relativa baja participación”.

Pero, ¿por qué el abstencionismo, carajo?

Una de las respuestas que más he escuchado es: “¿Para qué voto, si nunca pasa nada?” Esta apatía es entend-

ible, porque muchos vienen de países en donde el voto no se respeta.

Josefina Morales lo ve distinto. “Tal vez no es apatía, es injusticia. Mi esposo tiene dos trabajos, no hay día libre para él. Pidió al Registro de Votantes que le mandaran su boleta para mandarla por correo, y nunca le llegó. Eso para mi es fraude”. Unas 20 personas más dijeron tener el mismo problema.

Algunos mencionaron que había faltado difusión de la labor lograda por los candidatos. Otros, que votan por correo, no mandaron sus boletas a tiempo. Les dije que podían entregarlas en cualquier casilla o bien votar ahí mismo, pero muchos no lo hicieron.

La diferencia entre los candidatos fue de 22,818 votos.

Todos tenemos responsabilidad en este asunto. Los candidatos tienen que profundizar el diálogo con la comunidad y presentar soluciones a los problemas que estamos viviendo. Y los votantes debemos superar cualquier barrera que enfrentemos y ejercer el poder político que tenemos en las manos.

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NEWS AND VIEWS IN SPANISH

Tu cartera te lo agradecerá Tres lugares en la ciudad para divertirte con estilo Se nos termina el mes del amor y amistad, y si le pusiste mucho dulce a tu corazón; me imagino que andas un poco liviano de tostón. Con un esplendor de ofrecimientos en nuestra ciudad y región binacional, siempre puede uno encontrar algo bueno, bonito y barato que te no quiebre el banco.

La llegada de marzo y la anticipación de la primavera, nos ofrecen oportunidades para explorar sitios nuevos, desconocidos y reconocidos.

Los viernes caen bien para un desahogo de degustación cultural después de todos los estudios, ensayos, pruebas, etc., y que mejor que empezar con un buen taco.

El restaurante de comida mexicana Pokez, que está en la esquina de la calle 10 y E en el centro, tiene 20 años despachando cocina tradicional y vegetariana. La joven familia Reyes, ofrece platillos bien servidos en un ambiente emblemático artístico, musical y culinario de lo urbano de San Diego. Con diez dolaritos puedes compartir unos nachos, pizza mexicana o una quesadilla al gusto y ambos quedarán satisfechos escuchando unas rolas en la rocola.

Si eres de edad y te gusta

BUENO, BONITO Y BARATO

“Santuario” en la víspera de la celebración Internacional de la Mujer. Con 45 mujeres artistas de arte visual y escénico de ambos lados de la frontera, un mercado, comida, bebidas y música; la exhibición va a estar para que hasta lleves a tu madre.

Pinta bien marzo para tratar algo diferente y seguir enamorándote de nuestra diversa región.

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el jazz de primer nivel, cada viernes por la noche puedes encontrar a nuestro gran trompetista sandieguino, Gilbert Castellanos, en la Plaza Bar del hotel Westgate sobre la Broadway entre la calle 2ª y 3ª. Él es reconocido mundialmente como uno de los primeros intérpretes de este arte. Si llegas a buena hora, puedes aprovechar la hora felíz con bebidas artísticas de siete dólares y escuchar a una gema del jazz aquí mismo en nuestra ciudad. Sin duda quedarás impresionado.

Si no quieres manejar y quieres ahorrar gasolina, sube el trolley y gira hacia San Ysidro. El 7 de marzo, The Front, que está en el 147 W. San Ysidro Boulevard, celebra su 7º evento anual del Día de la Mujer con el tema

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