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A variety of signs could be seen during a rally protesting possible U.S. military involvement in a war against Syria. Protesters held up signs during the event which was held in conjunction with “No War With Syria,” a worldwide movement. According to “U-T San Diego,” 150 people were in attendance at the event which was held at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on Aug. 31. Many also joined a rally in downtown Los Angeles that was held the same day. More photos on page 12. Jessica Ramirez, City Times

Seeds @ City strives to receive $15,000 grant

By Torrey Spoerer City Times

Seeds @ City Urban Farm has entered a voting contest to win a $15,000 grant from Gardens for Good, an agricultural fundraising program sponsored by organic packaged food producers Nature’s Path. Students can make multiple votes up through the end of September.

With the Gardens for Good grant, Seeds will develop a farm-to-cafeteria program on campus by increasing agricultural production, so that the farm can supply the San Diego City College cafeteria with lowcost fruits and vegetables. This produce would be made available for purchase by students or school employees, or for use in prepared foods that are sold in the cafeteria.

“We are passionate about increasing our ability to serve the students,” said Seeds Program Manager Lora Logan, “as well as educating students and the broader college community about the importance and value of farm-to-cafeteria programs.”

Already, the urban farm has about three full acres for growing produce. One of them is a new hillside orchard behind the

City College gym, where one of the farm’s newest upgrades can be spotted.

Seeds also recently built their new 30’x20’ professional greenhouse, located on top of a hill above the Seeds orchard. The greenhouse’s construction was completed on Aug. 17, just two weeks after it began.

The greenhouse helps crops grow out of season, which gears towards more consistency of produce amounts and also giving some crops an early start before their prime season rolls around the corner.

This new addition, along with other assistance to the City College agricultural program, were funded by a recent grant from the outdoor apparel company Patagonia. The grant was earned by Seeds via Kickstarter.

“Through grants, donations, our farmers market and volunteer work, we’ve been a self-sustaining urban agricultural space ever since it started in 2008,” said Logan. “Most of our space and supplies were not paid for by the school, as most students usually assume.”

According to the farm’s volunteer coordinator, Joh Sheely, Seeds has been receiving “such a high demand for classes and

Damien Valdez, a farmer and production coordinator for Seeds@city, waters the garden inside the new greenhouse built a month ago. Torrey Spoerer, City Times volunteer work that we’ve had to put a cap on how many students and volunteers we can squeeze in.” Space in the AGRI department classes has also been quite limited due to a

high demand of both elective students and agriculture associates students combined together.

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‘I LOVE IT’

ON THE FIELD

Charli XCX brings new life to the pop genre PAGE 6

Knights score big at home game PAGE 11

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Compiled by Mary C. Watson Get your event in the paper.

Email us at calendar@sdcitytimes.com or call 619-388-3880 September 17 Tuesday Constitution Week and Voter Registration, Gorton Quad, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

September 24 Tuesday Alessandra Belloni, Tarantella! Spider Dance, Saville Theatre, 9:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.

September 25 Wednesday Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Open Forum, V-308, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

September 26 Thursday SDCCD Board of Trustees Meeting, San Diego City College Faculty Lounge, D121 A/B, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Seeds

The greenhouse is the latest addition to City’s Urban Farm. Torrey Spoerer, City Times

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In order to achieve the capacity needed for developing a farm-to-cafeteria program at City, Logan explains “It’s very important that we win the Gardens for Good grant and continue on the progressive growth we’ve seen in our AGRI program and Seeds urban farm development over the past five years.”

Student or not, anyone interested can help Seeds @ City win the Gardens for Good grant by voting online.

The only limit on voting is once a day. Therefore, multiple votes can be made all month long. Visit www.sdcity.edu/ seedsatcity and click on “Support the Farm” to find the link to their voting page.

Fall 2013 Semester Volunteer Hours (Aug. 19 - Dec. 16): Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Two hour minimum commitment required Please register ahead of time: www.sdcity.edu/CampusLife/SeedsCity

September 30 Monday San Diego City College International Book Fair, Zohreh Ghahremani, reading and book signing of her novel "The Moon Daughter,” V-101, 9:35 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

September 30 Monday San Diego City College International Book Fair, “The Far East” Session 1, Anthology of Stories from East County San Diego, V-101, 2:20 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

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City crime report

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Three bikes, purse stolen in first few weeks

By William Morse City Times Just a month into the new semester and a handful of crimes have been reported to Campus Police including theft and harassment.

Three bikes and a purse were stolen on campus during the first three weeks of class.

According to Campus Police, a purse was stolen on Aug. 28 on the front lawn along Park Boulevard.

Police said the suspect was a male but did not give an age.

The first bike theft occurred on Aug. 29 outside the C Building.

Another two were also stolen at locations on campus in the days following.

Experts suggest a number of ways riders can secure their bikes.

Bicycle Transportation Alliance says you should use a U-lock instead of a cable lock because they are sturdier and are harder to cut through.

Locking your bike through a frame to something sturdy and making sure that you take off accessories and lights can also help.

Police also said that a woman reported being harassed by a male on Sept.

4 in the parking structure in the V Building.

They say that the man followed her and requested she perform a sexual act.

Police described the man to be 5’1” to 5’3” and weighing about 130 pounds.

This incident was one of several reported on campus within the first few weeks.

If you see any suspicious activity, please report it to campus police at (619) 3886405 or visit them in person at their office on the corner of 16th and Broadway.

Report suspicious activity to campus police at: (619) 388 - 6405

Students walk back across the street along 16th street after a fire alarm forced students to evacuate into the scorching heat. Campus police help direct student traffic back to the V building no more than 15 minutes after the alarm ended. Police are still unaware of what triggered the alarm on Sept. 5.

Mary Watson, City Times

Student fee offers great benefits

By Michelle Moran City Times

(Extended Opportunity Program and Services), Mental Health Counseling Center, the Veterans Support Network and the Students Health Services Clinic.

Abby Burd, a counselor at the Mental Health Counseling Center, spoke about how students can schedule appointments. You can schedule one online or by phone and attend as an individual or in couples or groups.

Everything is confidential and Burd emphasized that any issue is impor-

tant whether it be small or large.

“Normal life is the number one reason why people come in,” said The World Cultures Program Burd. recently held an event to educate stuShe asked the audience if they dents on the vast amount of services knew of all the help they could take that are available to them on campus advantage of and only a handful of stuthrough their student fee. dents raised their hands.

Paying the $19 fee is mandatory She mentioned that massage when students register for classes. chairs and candy are available in the A variety of benefits were menMental Health Counseling Center tioned in the presentation that took to anyone who wants to stop by and place on Sept. 3, including EOPS relax.

“We’re not here to change you.

We’re here to coach you on your personal goals,” said Burd.

Dotti Cordell, a nurse and director at the Student Health Services Clinic mentioned that physical exams, basic first aid, pregnancy tests and some lab tests are a few of the things you can get as a student. The $19 student fee covers most but not all tests. For a small price you can also get immunizations, blood tests and other lab tests for as little as $30.

You qualify for these benefits as long as you are taking one class.

Donna Carter, who is a part of EOPS, started her presentation about applying for these benefits and how many people can qualify.

She also informed the audience that EOPS students are the first stuDonna Carter talks about her involvement with EOPS during the college dents who are able to register for classes each semester. sevices presentation on Sept. 3. Michelle Moran, City Times

“We go above and beyond to supply anything you need to succeed,” said Carter.

The EOPS program pays for your associated student card, book funds and other handy things you need for school.

The last spokesman, known as Alex, was from the Veterans Support Network.

He strongly emphasized how important it is to treat student veterans with the utmost respect. It is not a good idea to question them about their time served in the military because they might still be coping with that delicate subject.

There are counseling and programs available for student veterans who are having a hard time progressing in school.

Free psychiatrists and lots of resources are also available to answer any questions.

“Just understanding them. They might have mental issues. You don’t want to highlight them,” Alex said.

Roughly around 100 people attended the event that garners interest from several different students in need of assistance.

For more information about the EOPS program, Veterans Support Network or anything else, please visit the City College’s website at www. sdcity.edu.

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Minimum wage URBANALITIES By Michelle Suthers is not enough 50 years ago, Martin Luther King died fighting against the oppression of workers. He was working on The Poor People’s Campaign, demanding economic and human rights for all, regardless of race.

SOCIAL MEDIUM Sandra Galinda

To honor the anniversary of this fight, many events across the United States took place recently, but the reality is Dr. King’s accomplishments still haven’t improved the lives of many workers.

On Aug. 29 in San Diego, fast food workers walked off their jobs to support the Fight for 15 campaign led by the Workers Organizing Committee. Over 80 people picketed in front of the Broadway and 1st Wendy’s, motivated by a desire of economic justice.

50-year-old Leobardo Meza walked out of the McDonald’s across from City College as a way to express his disagreement with the salary he’s earned for the last six years. He worked as a fultime cashier for four years, but lamented, “They never recognized my hard work.”

He constantly reminded his supervisors that he hadn’t received a break. “I don’t feel my legs or my back,” and they would answer, “Oh, you need a break? Take it.”

Although when he demanded his right to take his 10-minute breaks, management cut his hours to only eight to 15 hours a week and changed his position from cashier to maintenance.

“Now if I ask for my break, the manager demands that I first finish cleaning the grease in the kitchen, or whatever I’m cleaning, before I take the break that by law, corresponds to my hours.”

He said management asks the workers to smile while they work yet constantly

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reminds them that if they don’t want to do the work, there are more people waiting outside.

Meza comments poignantly, “How do they want us to smile if we suffer abuses at work?”

Taking into account that we live in the tenth most expensive city in the U.S., earning only a little over $100 per week equals earning poverty wages. With no benefits or sick days, Meza’s life incurred a chain of unfortunate events.

He had to sell his car because he could not afford to pay insurance. The high cost of living in San Diego forced him to move his residence to Tijuana. He couldn’t even afford a cell phone.

As a way to take some extra money home, Meza sells items he finds on the streets. With a mix of sadness and impotence on his face, Meza states, “ I know that finding a new job is hard.”

According to Employment Development Department data released in a July 18th “U-T San Diego” article, the number of people unemployed in San Diego grew by 9,800 in June.

Some ignorantly think that if you are poor in the U.S., it is because you asked for it.

The reality is that to survive during this recession, many workers are forced to run from job to job -- trapped in a zone of low-wage-working -- but always suffering economic hardship.

In this recession, corporations build their fortunes by taking advantage of workers in need. Service industries in San Diego continue to grow in many areas, including dining, thanks to the invisible and unappreciated labor of these workers.

The Aug. 29 picket was about dignity. The workers

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Miley Cyrus and her use of cultural appropriation Remember when Miley Cyrus lived on the Disney Channel as Hannah Montana? Cyrus used the persona as a launching vehicle when she rose to fame in 2006.

Just last month, Cyrus

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ging rights about using “molly” a.k.a. ecstasy.

So the fact that Cyrus has to take on a sexy image (a la Britney and Christina before her) in order to be taken seriously is a whole other story for a whole other column.

The funny thing is yes, her performance was equal parts ridiculous and second hand embarrassing to watch but it was embarrassing for a reason you may not think of: the new psuedo “hood” image she’s adopted is a blatant display of cultural appropriation.

Miley now rocks a lot of stereotypes: she wears a gold grill, a trend that was trademarked by rappers and died

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nearly a decade ago. She now appears randomly at rap shows, most recently twerking on stage at a Juicy J show.

J famously won an Oscar as a part of Three 6 Mafia for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp.”

Producers Timothy and Theron Thomas, who penned “We Can’t Stop,” told Vibe that Cyrus came to them with her reimagined image, saying she wanted an album with a different sound: “She was like ‘I want urban, I just want something that feels black.’”

Miley has taken to accessorizing herself with black back-up dancers and tweeting pictures of herself in the studio with rap stars to gain

credibility. In the process, her antics have succeeded in making a mockery of and exploiting black culture for profit.

Perhaps ThoughtCatalog. com has it right, comparing Cyrus’ use of black female dancers in her videos and onstage performances to the use of black women in movies like “The Help” where they become props “ … for a white woman’s narrative, the discovery of herself and her own identity,” always in the background but never in the forefront as the leaders of their own stories.

They point out that while See Miley, page 10

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Should U.S. military intervene in Syria?

We can’t ignore crimes against humanity The idea of an American intervention in Syria has received much negative feedback, yet there are reasons to go and consequences if nothing is done.

Sometime in late August, the Syrian government used chemical weapons in the capital of Damascus. This was done in an attempt to force the Free Syrian Army from the capital. Innocent civilians where harmed and people did die.

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Ahmad Blue “This was the worst chemical attack of the 21st century,” as stated by President Obama days later.

Over 1,429 people died, among them women and children. The use of these weapons by the regime are not only killing their own citizens but also violates

the prohibition of chemical weapons.

Those who were hospitalized displayed neurotoxic symptoms, 355 of these patients having died sometime after. The type of weapon used was a nerve attacking agent called Sarin, which causes difficulty controlling the muscles and asphyxiation, often leading to death.

Obama has stated that use of chemical weapons would cross a “red line”.

As to what he meant about that seems clear: The Syrian government is not holding any regards to whom ever is affected within the conflict.

U.S. intervention has the potential to save lives, as most of those affected by the chemical attacks are currently in poor conditions while occupying makeshift hospitals. Our U.S. doctors could properly treat them.

The Syrian Opposition also known as the “Rebels” has been fighting this war for almost two years now. Since it began, well upwards of 100,000 casualties have been estimated.

This war started as a peaceful protest. The Syrian people wanted the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad as they deemed him inadequate to lead the country. They Syrian people also wanted a constitutional reform and have embraced a more westernized society.

The Syrian people are fighting for democracy against dictatorship.

The body count has indeed been an average of 3,000 deaths per month as released by United Nations Human Rights Center. The national population of Syria consists of 22,530,746. Over 0.311 of the populace has been killed thus far and

while the number may not seem big, it does indeed add up over time.

Two million Syrian refugees want to immigrate to United States just to escape they’re brutal dictatorship.

Syrian citizens have shown favor of U.S. involvement.

“Syrians have spoken a lot, but no one listens.” As, stated by a Damascene woman.

A foreign intervention has the high potential not only to weaken the regime’s morale and thus empower the rebels, but even recruiting and training the defected members of the regime.

American presence and influence would even indirectly hurt Al Qaeda groups, since they couldn’t have as much control in Syria anymore. Arming and training the rebels not only would make them loyal to us but See Crimes, page 10

Another war only adds fuel to the fire

A sign held by protesters at the anti-war rally in Balboa Park on Aug. 31. Jessica Ramirez, City Times

Diplomacy talk begins Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen and other Middle Eastern nations have all been trampled for years by foreign interests in hopes of eradicating al-Qaida. Yet now, we find ourselves, yet again, debating as a nation whether or not to send high value weapons to the Islamic rebel forces in Syria consisting mainly of AlQaeda.

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City Times Editorial Board During the Arab Spring of 2011, the world witnessed civil wars erupt in Syria. President Bashar Al-Assad and his newly appointed military engaged in bloody conflict with former military officials and aggressive Islamist radicals consisting of none other than… Al-Qaeda. The cumulative death toll now stands at upwards of 100,000 victims of this horrific conflict.

Some U.S. officials, namely Secretary of State John Kerry and others, argue that involving ourselves in the Syrian civil wars is yet another way of protecting our nation’s interests.

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Chris Handloser Opponents of involvement might tell you that we should not take part because there are no U.S. interests at stake. I’m here to tell you that

U.S. interests are indeed at stake, and that’s exactly why we shouldn’t get involved.

The most obvious crux is highlighted in a brief historical revisiting. We were deeply saddened as a nation when the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001. Our military marched with impunity into Afghanistan, then Iraq, then Pakistan, and then launched drone missile campaigns in Yemen and several other sovereign nations, all in hopes of accomplishing one goal: to eradicate alQaida. Now, we are debating as a government and as a people whether to send high value weapons to the Islamic rebel forces in Syria, again, consisting largely of al-Qaida.

The larger implications involve complex foreign relations in the Middle East, encompassing every nation from the U.S. to Russia,

Question by Issa Lozano Photos by Mary Watson

Should the U.S. get involved in a war against Syria?

though it is the debit of U.S.Russian diplomacy that will take the nastiest hit.

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the U.S. has enjoyed near-hegemonic benefits globally. Still today, the US government would love to assert dominance in a unipolar fashion around the world.

However, the elements have now shifted. Russia now offers military bipolarity and along with China, they constitute a growing economic multi-polarity. All this is coming to a head in the powder keg Middle East.

A post-Chernobyl Russia is well aware that fallout from potential nuclear involvement, especially in Iran, would lead to years of radioactive ruins on their southwest borders. They will stop at nothing to avoid this.

It is not a fear we share over here, thousands of miles away, and it shows. Make

no mistake, Russia’s involvement in Syria is a necessary deterrent to threats on every type of climate on the planet, physical and social.

In addition, if we view Israel as the ally many politicians purport they are, it’s worth contemplating that Iran consistently threatens Israel at the very mention of any sort of Western-driven conflict. Israel boasts they can take care of themselves, but again, it will likely be nuclear and undoubtedly be extremely messy.

I’m quite certain there are many Israelis here in the U.S. that would consider their interests threatened as their families overseas breath in swaths of radiation while eluding various I.E.D.s and dirty bombs.

Moving on, does it fall into our country’s interest See Fuel, page 10

The American people are quite weary of entering another war with, yet again, no exact light at the end of the tunnel. The death toll of the Syrian civil war has now reached an upward estimated 100,000 victims. However, this toll was already upwards to 98,000 before the chemical attacks even happened.

Many conflicting accounts and reports had surfaced from mainstream international news sources when this tragedy first occured.

Some say that the culprit was Assad’s regime, while others state that it was the work of Islamist rebels.

Assad has now announced interest in joining the international chemical weapons ban. In the meantime, UN investigators have stated that they expect to complete their report within the next few days after having exam-

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“It’s a bad idea. We don’t have to be the world’s police all the time. We get into everyone’s business all the time and that’s bad.”

“I definitely feel like we should get involved -- but in a more peaceful way. I don’t want it to be like guns and bombs ablaze like another Iraq again.”

“It’s honestly not our problem, and we need to focus on people in the U.S. It’s not our job.”

ined the detonation sites in Damascus over the past few days.

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Obama shared his desire to find diplomatic solutions, aside from his threat of a military stirke.

“Over the last few days, we’ve seen some encouraging signs in part because of the credible threat of US military action, as well as constructive talks I’ve had with President Putin, the Russian government has indicated willingness to join with the international community in pushing Assad to give up his chemical weapons.

The Assad regime has now admitted that they have these weapons, and even said they joined the chemical weapons convention, which prohibits their use. It’s too early to tell whether this offer will succeed.

But this initiative has the potential to remove the threat of chemical weapons without the use of force, particularly because Russia is one of Assad’s strongest allies. I have therefore asked leaders of Congress to postpone a vote to authorize the use of force while we pursue this diplomatic path.”

On Wednesday, September 11th, the NY Times published an Op-Ed See Editorial, page 10

Simon Clayburn, 24 Business Administration “I feel that anyone who bombs their own people definitely needs us to intervene for sure.”

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Organic burgers near campus A pop star with substance

By Issa Lozano City Times

You’ve probably heard singer-songwriter

Burger Lounge offers healthier fast food in the Gaslamp District. Michelle Moran, City Times

By Michelle Moran City Times

The fall semester has just begun, so school is going to feel like a second home again for me and I’m sure many of you. And if you’re like me, you don’t like eating super unhealthy very often, especially if you need a quick meal in-between classes.

Burger Lounge is a healthy fast food joint that is convenient for students that refuse to eat at the McDonald’s across the street from campus. They offer plenty of options for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan choices.

Whenever I come here, I order crispy chicken tenders or a quinoa veggie burger. The chicken tenders are served “on a stick” and are very tasty with their housemade buttermilk ranch or barbecue sauce. I love having different dipping sauce options and Burger Lounge gives me that satisfaction.

What can I say about their veggie burger though? Priced at $7.95, it is one of the best I’ve ever had.

A lot of times at other restaurants, I find that the veggie patties are really

greasy and bland but here they are so delicious.

Like a lot of the ingredients they use, the patty is organic. You can get your choice of burger served “Lounge Style” which means you get your choice of an organic cheese, fresh or grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and housemade thousand island dressing. I am not a vegetarian but I order this burger more frequently than any other item off of the menu.

Sides must be ordered seperately but that’s not an issue for me. I always order the “½ and ½.”

For $4.99, you get an order of half fries and half onion rings that serves enough for two. The onion rings are crispy and I just have to have fries with every burger.

Every Burger Lounge carries Maine Root sodas, which are all natural and organic. Each location varies on which flavors they sell. The downtown location carries my favorite one of all: the ginger brew. It is not like your average ginger ale, it is very spicy and I am addicted to it. If you’re like me and love ginger then you are in for a treat.

One of the main reasons this location keeps me coming back is because

of their service. I also admire the different options you have to modify your order to suit your liking. The staff here is always attentive and friendly, so I never have an issue when I dine in or order take-out.

The one problem I have with this location, and I’m sure a lot of people have this issue with downtown in general, is parking. Parking is a nightmare, so I suggest going on a nice stroll to get here. Luckily, it isn’t that far from City College.

This place isn’t just for weekdays either. The cool thing is if you happen to be out late on a Friday or Saturday, you can grab a bite to eat here up until they close at 3 a.m.

Burger Lounge has multiple locations around San Diego and they are expanding their business in the Los Angeles Area. You can see their locations on their website.

This restaurant is located on 528 Fifth Avenue (between Island and Market St.). They are opened from 10:30 to 11 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Charli XCX’s Billboard number-one single “I Love It” with Icona Pop playing non-stop on major radio stations. With its catchy lyrics and infectious hook, it’s no wonder why it’s become a huge hit worldwide, also topping charts in the U.K.

“It’s kind of got this riot girl feel to it and it’s kind of blown up because it’s like shouting into a wall being completely crazy and craving for something else,” she said.

Charli isn’t just about catchy pop songs though and she strived to make a record with substance. Her new album “True Romance” is out now on IAMSOUND Records.

Her album is unlike any other pop record on the radio. There is no Dr. Lucas production or dubstep infused tracks like those that rule the charts today. It’s all real and emotional.

“I wanted to make a pop record with substance. You know?” she said. “An emotional pop album that will make people dance and cry. That is how I feel when I listen to it.”

She’s responding to the need for music that conveys true artistry and songwriting. She said “Fans are tired of being treated like idiots. They want more emotions in their songs, more than just ‘I’m in a club, I have a drink … strippers.’ People are crying out for that realness or some kind of emotion.”

Charli XCX is doing just that. She began writing songs and uploading them to her personal Myspace page at the age of 14 and the response was almost instant.

“I got a call from a guy running

a lot of parties in London, a lot of club kid raves and he asked me if I wanted to play his events so I would drive up on the weekends or after school. It was kind of crazy but that’s how I started.” She signed to a label and dropped out of music school to produce her album.

Her decision paid off and we are left with an emotional album with dance pop production.

The album’s beats and danceable hits make their way through Charli’s work of heartbreak and exploration of romance.

“I was exploring what romance and love was and I feel like that’s why some of the songs are so pop but they have this lush, rich, darker production and some switch into an industrial feel and that’s because I was trying to figure out romance as I was growing up,” she said.

The album’s songs are full of love, hate, tragedy and longing. She claims it’s because of her ever changing idea on love itself and what really defines it.

“I think my conclusion was that true romance was like the moments when you feel super beautiful and you’re walking on clouds and you’re daydreaming and feeling so romantic and amazing but it’s also there when you’re crying and you’re alone and depressed and I think you can’t have one without the other. If it’s true romance, you have both.”

The 20-year-old shows no sign of stopping. From performing in an opening slot for Elie Goulding, Coldplay and most recently Marina & The Diamonds, her electrifying shows are not something to miss

For more information on her U.S tour and “True Romance” visit www.charlixcxmusic.com.

Charli XCX at the House of Blues in San Diego over the summer. Issa Lozano, City Times

Musical production underway

By Leeann Rose City Times

An organic quinoa veggie burger and the “1/2 and 1/2” (half fries, half onion rings) at the Burger Lounge location in the Gaslamp District. Michelle Moran, City Times

The hustle and bustle of New York City will soon be making its way to City Colleges Saville Theatre.

On Aug. 31, twenty five students auditioned for the fall musical “Guys and Dolls.” Second auditions were held again on Sept. 5.

“We always continue the audition process. It isn’t a first, second or third audition, it’s a continuation.

It allows us to develop a better understanding of our students, and their singing, acting and dancing talent.”

Director June Richards said in an email.

“Guys and Dolls” hit the Broadway stage in 1950 with the book being written by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. The music and lyrics were written by Frank Loesser.

It was chosen as this falls show because, “It’s one of the best written musicals in the history of Musical Theatre,” said Richards. “It

has great roles for men and women, and I love the music and the story.”

“Guys and Dolls” will open on Oct. 25 and continue during the weekends for three weeks with the curtains closing on Nov. 10.

Ticket prices will be $15 for general admission and $10 for students, seniors, or military.

For further information please visit the schools website at http:// www.sdcity.edu/savilletheatre or contact Director June Richards at jurichar@sdccd.

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Fall movie preview “Runner Runner.” Regency Enterprises.

“Gravity.” Warner Bros.

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“12 Years a Slave.” Fox Searchlight Pictures.

By Jennifer Manalili City Times Fall can mean a few things: cooler temperatures and sweater weather, falling leaves and time for movie studios to begin rolling out next year’s Oscar hopefuls. From the comedic to the dramatic and the indie to big budget, here are some of the season’s best movies to begin looking forward to.

“Runner Runner” - Sept. 25 Before he plays Batman, Ben Affleck will star in this drama by “The Lincoln Lawyer’s” Brad Furman. After an online poker game goes bust resulting in losing his college tuition, Princeton student Richie (Justin Timberlake) is determined to find Ivan Block (Affleck) the entrepreneur behind the site that cheated him. But instead of confrontation, Richie becomes Block’s protege all while pondering whether to help the F.B.I. take him down.

“Gravity” - Oct. 4 Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron (“Y Tu Mama Tambien,” “Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban”) helms this sci-fi thriller that pairs George Clooney with Sandra Bullock as two astronauts trying to survive after flying debris causes damage to their space shuttle. leaving both adrift and stranded in space with limited air.

“Ender’s Game.” Summit Entertainment..

“12 Years a Slave” - Oct. 18 (Limited release) Like all great actor-director pairings, director Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender have developed their own chemistry, having previously worked together on the haunting sex addiction drama “Shame” and equally shaking historical biopic “Hunger.” “Slave” takes place in a pre-Civil War era U.S. and tells the true story of Soloman Northup (Chiwetel Elijofor), a free man from New York who is suddenly abducted and sold into slavery. Already garnering awards season buzz, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt and Paul Giamatti round out an ensemble cast.

“The Counselor” - Oct. 25 Written by “No Country for Old Boy” and “The Road” author Cormac McCarthy, the Ridley Scott directed film follows a character referred to simply as “Counselor” (Michael Fassbender), a lawyer who finds himself stumbling into the world of human trafficking. Penelope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem and John Leguizamo also star.

“Ender’s Game” - Nov. 1

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Lionsgate.

Based on the beloved 1985 sci-fi novel of the same name, the film follows Ender (Asa Butterfield), an intelligent young boy recruited into International Fleet, a military school in space designed to prepare children to defend Earth against an invasion after an alien race attacks, leaving it devastated.

“The Wolf of Wall Street” - Nov. 15 The Martin Scorsese directed biopic follows Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jordon Belfort, a stockbroker who finds wealth and power on Wall Street and his subsequent demise as he loses it all to crime and corruption and a little thing called the F.B.I.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” - Nov. 22 Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) embark on a victory tour of their surrounding districts after winning the 74th Hunger Games. As their triumph sparks a rebellion, they become targets of the Capitol (the dystopian drama’s government) and must fight for their lives as the 75th Hunger Games - or Quarter Quell - begins (spoiler alert!) pitting surviving victors against each other.

“Anchorman: The Legend Continues” - Dec. 20 With the ‘70s done, the sequel to the 2004 predecessor finds San Diego’s favorite news anchor Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) joining New York’s first 24-hour news network.

“Anchorman: The Legend Continues.” Paramount Pictures.

City College International Book Fair kicks off Sept. 30

By Mary Watson City Times

City College International Book Fair, Official Image.

First-time-ever evening events, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a VAMP showcase are just of the events that will highlight the 8th Annual International Book Fair.

The event is scheduled for Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 and is to be held mainly on campus and in the Downtown area also.

2006 Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks will present her newest

book “Caleb’s Crossing.”

The book has also been chosen as the “One Book, One San Diego” selection and is being read throughout the county.

With the new addition of evening events this year, Professor Escalante hopes to break last year’s 3,000 attendance record by giving students who attend night classes the opportunity to visit.

Reyna Grande, author of “The Distance Between Us and Across A Hundred Mountains,” and finalist for the National Book

Critics Circle Award, will be presenting in room V-101 on Oct. 2 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

Video, Arts, Music, Performance (VAMP) is a writing workshop where students can receive expert coaching on their personal stories.

On Oct. 3 VAMP will hold a showcase where students will present their own literary works.

Also on Oct. 3, to acknowledge LGBTQ History Month and Latino Heritage Month, there will be a panel and book signing on

the new book Queer in Aztlán: Chicano Male Recollections of Consciousness and Coming Out.

Sponsors of the fair include Poets & Writers, Sunbelt Publications, AFT Guild, San Diego City College Foundation and San Diego City Works Press.

As well as two new additions, the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and PEN Center USA.

For a complete list of presenters, event times and locations, please visit www.sdcity.edu/bookfair

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Services available for student veterans

By Torrey Spoerer City Times If you’re a veteran student at City College who is seeking available services and group support, you are not alone. In fact, you are one of many.

The Veterans Support Network is a new program of the Mental Health Counseling Center, made possible by a grant from the Wounded Warrior Project and includes 10 Veteran Peer Mentors, a part-time therapist and a consulting psychiatrist.

The service center also provides veteran students a learning space with computer access, snacks and coffee, referrals to both on and off campus resources and a peaceful area for such students to meet others from similar backgrounds, therefore further building a stronger sense of community for our veterans.

The Veterans Service Center, located in room A-220, hosted an open house last Thursday to introduce the Veterans Support Network and their veteran peer mentors.

“One of the largest challenges we’ve faced, other than a constant lack of resources, is the outreach to veterans on campus,” said Alex, one of the 10 veteran peer counselors this semester.

“20 percent of City College students are veterans, and many of them either don’t know about these services available, or are afraid to seek any help due to the stigmas surrounding mental illnesses —- such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) —- and military affiliations,” he said.

Through word of mouth and non-stop outreach, however, the team has managed to gain momentum and support over the past few semesters, which helps many of our veterans find much needed help and support during their college years.

The Veterans Service Center is open Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and encourages all veterans to utilize their individual skills as active participants in the greater campus community.

(Left) The Veterens Service Center provides a place for students to relax and study.. (Right) Peer counselors discuss some of the new services that will be available to student veterans this semester during a meeting at an open house event on Aug. 29. Torrey Spoerer, City Times.

A.S.G. president overcomes obstacles and rises to prominence

By Chris Handloser City Times

Carolina Moreno took the road less traveled to prominence. Initially a high school dropout, then a single mother and a cancer survivor, the newly elected Associated Student Government (A.S.G.) president has a firm resolve and an extremely full plate, to say the least.

Now 34 years old, Moreno returned to higher education in ’09 with a mission to become a nurse. She promptly attained her GED from Centre City Continuing Education, walked across the street, and signed up for City College.

At one point, I was compelled to say, “I don’t even think you understand what a great profile you are.” She quickly and humbly replied, “I don’t,” and in regard to her tepid upbringing, she stated, “If I wouldn’t have gone through what I went through, I wouldn’t be the person that I am today.”

Her tenure at City College began by getting involved in Club CAFÉ, simply advocating for free-range coffee, and then in turn, she took part in Interclub Council (I.C.C.). Her path from there was to president of the I.C.C., then vice president of A.S.G., and now to president of A.S.G. She will also serve as one of three student trustees for the entire district this year where she has an advisory vote to the Board of Trustees.

I had the honor of sitting down with Miss Moreno after a vivacious A.S.G. meeting last Friday. Here is a bit of the delightful exchange.

City Times: It’s quite obvious that you’re passionate about student government. Do you have any words of encouragement for any current students, especially incoming, about why they should participate in ASG?

Carolina Moreno: For me personally, I figured, “How can I actually make a difference?” And within Club CAFÉ, we started seeking endorsements and I sat in on my first ASG meeting and I saw what went on behind these closed doors and I thought, “Well these guys have a voice and if I join these guys, I can have a voice.” So in the best interests of the students, I could advocate for something that is very important, and that’s how I got involved.

City Times: Club Rush is taking place this week. Would you have any advice to students who are thinking about joining a student club?

Carolina Moreno: Yeah, join! Join and participate because it’s a really wonderful experience. There’s gonna be lots of clubs out there, and if they don’t find a club that might fall into their interests, they can start their own club. Last semester, there was a student that said, “There’s no robotics club.”

So I told him to get it started! I encouraged him. I directed him to the Student Affairs where they gave him the proper documentation and they outlined what he needed to do.

There’s an option to be a registered club or a charter club. What’s the difference? Well

as a registered club, you are recognized on campus and allowed to use the campus facilities, whereas a charter club can actually request funds from the ASG.

City Times: I assume there will be ASG participation in the MLK day parade again this year. Can you tell us how last year’s parade went?

Carolina Moreno: Oh most definitely. The past term was amazing. I’m so excited that the majority of the people who were involved last year decided to come back.

Our treasurer and acting secretary, Fiona Wilson, I believe was key as she is very highly motivated. Duane Gardella, a professor here on campus, provides his work area to hold and to keep [the float]. We did a float last year, which by the way, we won first place. The year previous to that we won as well. The year before we did “education not incarceration,” and last year, because it was the whole reelection process and what not, it was how Congress – democrats and republicans – were just not getting along. So we will definitely be participating again this year.

City Times: Now for a couple fun questions… I know you’re a San Diego native. Any specific neighborhood you want to pay homage to?

Carolina Moreno: I initially lived where Little Italy is at now, but it wasn’t called “Little Italy” back then, and then I grew up over here in Golden Hills.

Carolina Moreno sitting at her desk. Chris Handloser, City Times

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“Cultivate Kindness” comes to City Enjoy a vegetarian meal once a week For some people, Meatless Mondays have become a staple in their week. “UT-San Diego” recently reported that some schools are even getting into the tradition of making one meal a week completely vegetarian.

of the meat variety that I’ve cooked or been served at restaurants before.

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A group of Cultivate Kindness volunteers showing solidarity. Courtesy photo

By Leeann Rose City Times

In a world consumed by chaos, poverty, war and greed, staying positive can become a difficult task. If you happen to be an individual looking for an answer in these troublesome times, you can find it here at City College. What might that answer be?

Kindness.

27-year-old City College student Mike Petrone created a website one year ago to begin spreading this virtue around.

When those close to Petrone began to acknowledge simple acts of generosity he would perform naturally, the thought crossed his mind that he could influence people on a larger scale.

“I have always generally been a kind and caring person and I started to notice that my actions were motivating and inspiring people in my inner circle. I would hear things such as, ‘Mike, I saw you give a homeless guy lunch the other day or Mike, I loved how you paid for that random person’s coffee.

You inspired me to go and do a kind deed.’ And I noticed more and more people were becoming inspired by my actions and it was then that I knew I could create an outlet to inspire more people on a massive level,” said Petrone.

It’s that thought that led to creating “Cultivate Kindness.”

“Cultivate Kindness” is a campaign that reaches out to those that want to make a difference. By spreading his vision through their website and Facebook page, Petrone has been able to create chapters in Miami, Denver, Atlanta, D.C., Baltimore and San Diego.

Through his websites and those contributing for him in these cities, Petrone and his campaign were able to collect over 500 bags of clothing and over 200 meals for the homeless in his last nationwide clothing drive.

He is also currently collaborating with “Think Kindness,” a non-profit out of Reno, Nev. to create a bigger entity and help make a difference through seminars and assemblies at schools across the country.

Petrone, who arrived in San Diego in April, will be bringing

kindness to this city in both September and October. For those interested in helping those in need he will be holding a “Balloons for Babies” drive on Sept. 28 where he will be collecting new toys, stuffed animals, coloring books and more for local children’s hospitals.

He has also begun taking donations for his second nationwide clothing drive that will be held on Oct. 19. Donations can be made in a Cultivate Kindness drop box in the library or coordinated with a Cultivate Kindness representative.

Why live in a world consumed by chaos? Why not embrace a world consumed by compassion. If you are unable to make contributions, there are other ways to make a difference.

Be the change you wish to see. As Petrone explains, “You can take the Cultivate Kindness Pledge and perform at least one generous act a week (or as many as you would like) or you can become directly involved with our Cultivate Kindness events and drives. Any kind gesture is one step closer to changing the world.”

Any further questions can be answered at CultivateKindnessCampaign@gmail.com or found on Petrone’s website: www.cultivatekindness.com.

The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program exists free of charge and seeks to help community college students successfully transfer to participating University of California and California State University campuses.

Students have

the opportunity to become part of this program provided they set an academic plan with their counselors as well as by meeting other requirements.

UC requirements include completing 60 semester units and most, if not all, of their lower-division major prerequisites.

Applicants can submit their information through the re-

You will need: Enchiladas Adapted from BudgetBites.com 1 batch of homemade enchilada sauce 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium avocado, cubed 1 small tomato, diced 2 whole green onions, sliced ½ cup corn kernels (I used canned) 1 handful of chopped cilantro ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt 8 small tortillas

Mike Petrone posing with a man in Georgia. Courtesy Photo

TAG program helps students transfer

By Jennifer Ovalle City Times

Vegetarian enchiladas

spective TAG websites (below) starting on Sept. 1.

The deadline for submission is Sept.

30.

The campus Transfer Center is located in room A-111.

The Transfer Center office offers help to applicants in preparation for joining the TAG program as well as additional transfer information.

The Counseling Center in room A-110 can offer assistance as well.

For more information regarding the UC TAG program visit: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/

For additional information regarding the Cal State TAG program visit: www.calstate.edu/transfer.

1. First make the sauce. In a pot, combine 2 tbsps oil, 2 tbsps flour and 1 tbsp chili powder. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to bubble.

Whisk and cook the bubbling paste for another two minutes. Slowly pour in 2 cups of water while whisking. Add 3 oz. of tomato paste, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 2 tsps cocoa and 1 tsp salt. Whisk until smooth and continue to cook over medium heat. Let the sauce come up to a simmer, at which point it will thicken. Once thickened, turn off the heat and set the sauce aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the drained beans into a bowl with the avocado, tomato, green onion, cilantro and corn. Stir everything together. Season with salt and garlic powder.

3. Coat an 8x8 casserole dish with non-stick spray.

Warm the tortillas and fill each with 1/3 cup of filling and roll tightly. Place the filled tortillas into the dish, seam side down. Once all of the filled enchiladas are in the dish, pour the enchilada sauce over the top.

Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 25 mins. Enjoy.

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Workers Continued from Page 4 were demanding $15 an hour and the right to unionize.

They held the vision that life can only be different and better if salaries increased.

They want to stop the widening gap between the rich and poor.

Governor Jerry Brown, who recently endorsed legislation to raise the minimum wage and help struggling families stated, “The minimum wage has not kept pace with rising costs.”

However, more politicians needed to witness the worker’s anger and understand the necessity for the Fight For 15 campaign. Many

Editorial Continued from Page 5 contribution from Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the article, Putin responded to the American people regarding the search for diplomatic solutions.

“My working and personal relationship with President Obama is marked by growing trust. I appreciate this,” said Vladimir Putin in his NY Times Op-Ed contribute titled “A Plea for Caution from Russia.”

“If we can avoid force against Syria, this will improve the atmosphere

workers in San Diego live check-to-check, but accomplishing almost nothing.

Meza concluded with, “We thought that working very hard every day was enough to give our family a life with dignity, and that is not true. This is not personal; it’s against the company’s abusive politics against workers.”

We need the solidarity that Dr. King initiated against income inequality. We need to alleviate poverty regardless of race and gender, and liberate the low-income workers from these miserable wages. It is inevitable, because the conditions of their lives are forcing them to fight for it.

in international affairs and strengthen mutual trust,” Putin continued. “It will be our shared success and open the door to cooperation on other critical issues.”

Indeed, it is much too early to tell whether these diplomatic discussions will subdue the threat of chemical warfare. Even if diplomacy fails, it is quite unlikely that Americans will be ready for another decade of war in the Middle East. America’s days of policing the globe may be reaching its end.

President Miley

Fuel

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City Times: What’s playing on your jukebox lately?

Miley certainly has the right to hypersexualize herself, she should not be exploiting others in order to gain street credibility because “That’s not being Miley. That’s being naive.”

I’m sure that at the end of the day Cyrus, who grew up privileged in Tennessee with a chart topping one hit wonder father, who penned a best selling memoir when she was 17, knows just as much about what it means to be a Black woman in this country as spoiled teenagers who wear ‘Thug Life’ on their t-shirts know exactly about the life that Tupac rapped about.

Carolina Moreno: Personally now, I focus more on local music. I have two favorites lately, three of them actually! One is called Cumbia Machin, and then there’s the B-Side Players, and then there’s a reggae band called Revival.

City Times: Do you have a favorite T.V. show or movie right now?

Carolina Moreno: Well I don’t watch T.V. but I just watched “Identity Thief,” which I thought was a really funny movie. My favorite movie of all time is “Man On Fire.”

City Times: Any hobbies?

Carolina Moreno: I focus on exercise. Right now I’m taking two physical education classes, one is cardio conditioning and the other one is martial arts. Last semester, I did kickboxing.

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Crimes Continued from Page 5 also reject the other groups. While Israel has many hopes, they also face extreme dangers. “The most prominent danger is Iran, which is making every effort to acquire nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, and establishing an

touted as a de facto opponent of U.S.-brand democracy, has recently made some very good points. Assad was -- and still is -- advancing in the battle to keep control of his nation. He had no incentive to unleash chemical weapons, being well aware of the ramifications of such an attack. Moreover, the attack took place within territory he controlled, and mainly killed his own supporters. All of this is far too murky, and also leads to a bigger question – why would the international community so critically assess these 1000 deaths, chemically delivered or not, more than the other 99,000 deaths incurred so far?

In conclusion, U.S. interests are at stake when we support terrorists in other nation’s civil wars, when we threaten the livelihood of a major oppositional nation, when we light fuses in our ally’s backyard, and when we use highly politicized motives for intervention based on caliginous details.

This is why we should abstain from military intervention in Syria.

Continued from Page 5 to militarily defend presidential bravado, and even worse, to do so hastily and without confirmation? Most disconcerting are all the references to Obama’s 2012 red line comment, basically setting the stage for conflict at the very breath of the words “chemical weapons.”

Last week, Kerry brazenly told Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), and in turn, his constituency -- the U.S. citizens -- that he should attend the confidential briefing for confirmation of chemical attacks. Can we, the people, sit in on that?

Worse yet, conflicting reports are coming in from major international news sources, namely Reuters, McClatchy’s, and RT.com, that it was indeed the Islamic rebels that detonated the saran gas responsible for an estimated 1000 deaths. At this time, it is far too unclear who is truly at fault to use that attack as a baseline for military conflict.

Lastly, Russian president Vladimir Putin, usually

enormous terror network together with Syria in Lebanon,” as stated by Ariel Sharon.

This war has divided Syrians as well as Americans. Syrians are killing each other without hope for a treaty, while the American people clash on whether or not to help the country into a reform.

Men, women, and children are dying each day. It’s clear that the country

needs some kind of reform, regardless of whether or not it’s from the American government.

The country as a whole is being effected, If nothing is done, this war will only get worse. The U.S. has to intervene in Syria before this massacre becomes something even more tragic, while we still have the chance to do so.

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n September 17, Tuesday M. Soccer vs. at Long Beach 4 p.m. n September 19, Thursday M. Soccer vs. Lassen 4 p.m. n September 20, Friday W. Volleyball vs. Pima (AZ) 4 p.m.

M. Soccer at Mt. SAC 4 p.m.

Ray Mekonnen (left) helps the City Knights chase down their first victory of the season against Golden West on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Issa Lozano, City Times

n September 21, Saturday W. X-Country Aztec International 8 a.m.

W. Volleyball SDCC Tournament 9 a.m.

Lady Knights have ‘a lot more depth’ in volleyball

By LaShawn Encarnacion City Times The City College Lady Knights volleyball team started their season with an opening win over Santa Ana College three sets to zero sets.

Middle blocker Imani Griffin led the way with 13 kills and 4 blocks. Jaclyn Kreymborg was strong on the defensive side with 24 digs and also added two service aces. Cat Wright also chipped in with 21 assists, seven digs and three service aces. The Lady Knights win the sets 25 – 16, 25 – 22 and 25 – 9.

Catching up with Women’s Volleyball Coach Dede Bodner, she managed to share her vision for the 2013 season via an email interview.

“We have a lot more depth on the team this year,” Coach Bodner said. “Our offense is more effective and we are able to terminate more balls, which turns into more points.”

“I believe we can do quite well. I hope that with our stronger offense we can take first in our Pacific Coast Conference and hopefully continue on to be very successful in state.

Once again, having played in the beach volleyball in spring this really gave our team a boost in the ‘ball control,’ which was needed.”

With teams, turnover is always a concern, outgoing sophomores and incoming freshmen as well as new recruits, so Bodner eased

those concerns quickly.

“Bodner added “We have always had a great defensive team and this year is no exception! We have some big terminators, which I think will be the difference in our win/loss record.” Also, since we had a beach volleyball team in spring we have a lot more ‘ball control.’”

“Our key players all competed on the beach last spring and we won the Pacific Coast Conference Beach Finals and went on the finals for the state up at Irvine Valley College. With all that extra competition and practice the girls on the team look better than ever!”

There are always standout players, players who perform on those elite levels and Coach Bodner shared her standout players to keep an eye out for.

“Our middle blocker, Imani Griffin, is a great player: she can move all around the setter with a very well-rounded offense, Bodner said. Also, our outsides are a lot more physical. One of our key terminators is Maiquel McLeish who can put some ‘heat’ on the ball. Also, our setter/opposite, Karlee Troeh, is a ‘Power’ hitter for us as well.”

Ladies volleyball is on a mission to win their conference, no question about it.

For more information, schedules and updated scores on their season, visit: www.sdcity.edu/Athletics.

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More than 150 people of all ages, many carrying signs, rallied for several hours in Balboa Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, against a potential U.S. strike against Syria.

SYRIAN PROTEST

Jessica Ramirez, City Times

Just a couple of the protesters who gathered together at Balboa Park to express their feelings about the war that is potentially going to take place in Syria.

A woman calmly holds up her sign that says “How many kids will U.S. kill?�

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