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Keeping it green

VOL. 28, NO. 13

APRIL 25 - MAY 8, 2012

Coaches to keep jobs

By John Glidden Staff Writer jglidden@solanotempest.net

On April 4, the Solano Community College district governing board voted 7-0 to rescind layoff notices two full-time physical education faculty members for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

“I have personally learned a lot from this process,” said Jowel Laguerre, superintendantpresident of SCC. “[We get to] keep the valuable members of our family.”

“I’m relieved. My energy goes into teaching my other classes and trying to save the football program,” assistant football coach Kevin Marks said.

“Coach Parrish has a great commitment; great vision,” Laguerre said in the April 4, meeting.

The governing board voted 4-2, on March 7, to issue the layoff notices to Marks, and Scott Parrish, aquatics coach at Solano.

“I have personally learned a lot from this process.”

- Superintendent/President Jowel Laguerre Photos by Sharman Bruni/Tempest

Many organizations and groups came together to celebrate Earth Day on campus this year.

Solano celebrates first official Earth Day on campus

By Sharman Bruni Editor-in-Chief sbruni@solanotempest.net

Green is the name of the game. On April 18, Solano Community College hosted the first official Earth Day on campus, bringing in organizations such as the Solano County Land Trust, Shooting Star farm and Potrero Hills Landfill.

The Japanese Art and Culture Club held a “garage” sale in which members of the club brought in miscellaneous items to sell as fundraising for the club.

“A garage sale is a good way to reuse and recycle stuff that might end up in a landfill,” said club treasurer Angelica Cabanlit.

The Master Gardeners of Solano County had a booth in which members spoke to the public about gardening concerns, everything from growing plants to pest control.

“The emphasis is on educating and passing on information,” said member Teresa Lavell.

When asked about what one should do when faced with a barrage of bugs in the garden Lavell was ready with an answer.

“The majority of bugs in the yard are either

Student Alex Miller chooses his favorite water during a taste test. Participants were given four unmarked cups of water to try and once they chose, it was revealed where they came from.

“The [Solano academic] senate is disappointed that this was not discussed with the faculty first [layoff notices to two faculty members], said Thom Watkins, business professor, and president of the faculty academic senate in the March 7 governing board meeting. “We endorse a delay in hiring new faculty to save faculty we may lose.”

On March 25, Laguerre announced to the campus community that the administration would accept the plan suggested by the faculty senate.

“The Academic Senate has agreed to withdraw the hiring of three new faculty in order to rescind the layoffs of the faculty in Physical Education and Welding. The new positions that will not move forward are: Anthropology, Political Science, and Automotive Technology.”

“The football team will continue to be suspended until we can raise the necessary funds to reinstate it. Furthermore, the Aquatics coach and Dean Espinoza [of human performance and development] have agreed to eliminate the Water Polo program immediately,” Laguerre said in the same March 25 memo to the campus community.

Currently, coach Marks and Parrish have been working with the Associated Students of Solano College student government to raise the necessary funds to retain the football and aquatics programs.

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At the SCC governing board meeting March 7, an estimated 100 protesters showed up to voice their opinion on several sports programs slated for cuts Many of the protesters were able to put their names on the agenda and be heard. Many others were left outside the room voicing their concerns to the media and anyone willing to listen.

The outcome was a 4-2 vote to cut the programs.Prior to this staged protest, when the news of these cuts first became known there were grumblings from students on campus, but no rush to sign peti-

EDITORIAL tions. So how effective are protests anyway?

In the civil rights era people were lauded for standing up and fighting for their civil liberties.

These involved planned and organized demonstrations. Meetings were held in advance to make sure the word got around. There were people who strategized and some semblance of organization.

Dana Fisher, a professor from Columbia University stated in an article on the NPR (National Public Radio) website, “There needs to be a representation of the population that’s

willing to sacrifice their time, at least.” Fisher continues: “You need people coming out on more than one day. You need sustained action.

You need people to go home and continue to show their dissatisfaction. They need to make it clear they’re not going to take it anymore. They need to show politicians that change is required.”

Fisher is right about sustained action. Many of today’s protesters jump on the bandwagon showing their disapproval of any issue but by the time they reach their homes, they put away the signs and their

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Could we have saved the summer school programs? Could we have saved the water polo program? It’s too late now.

But as a student body-no not just the student government-- collectively we could have formed a forum to at least present alternatives to curtail the cuts.

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thoughts. Aside from protesting an issue, how many people offer solutions. How many people write to their government and continue bombarding them with letters and petitions? This is a missed opportunity with some protestersThings are done in the heat of the moment but the momentum dies off after the rally is staged, the issue presented, and the coverage ends.

Stop making me smarter EditorI hate school. I’m just sitting around my house, breathing and doing other stuff, and then the government comes up to me and is all, hey, do you want to stop being a fat nasty trash and actually making something of your life, so I’m all like, is that even a question HELL YES I DO. Then I come to school and learn things, and then

I realize a bunch of stuff about the world, like how manipulative advertising is, how unsafe most food is around the house, and how sometimes, Kotex produces tampons that have mold in them.

FACT. Stop making me smarter, school. Life sucks enough as it is without me having to realize it all the damn time.

-Kayla Doria

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The feds need to legalize marijuana What is the point of having state’s rights?

Each state in our union is in and of itself a laboratory conducting a multitude of experiments. Each one free (within reason) to explore various ways of improving co-habitation, law and commerce, as well as a host of other necessaries. What then is the point of having state’s rights when the federal government can come in, at will, and decide what you can and can not do, negating any previous law in its wake?

California residents spoke loud and clear when they voted for the legalization of medical marijuana back in November of 1996. For the most part, people have been left alone to do what they medically saw best for them. Provided you are licensed, you can use marijuana for whatever ailment has beset you.

Even the Obama administration on October 19, 2009 stated that they would no longer be seeking to arrest users, growers and distributors, so long as they were adhering to state laws. The only exception to that rule being those that the government could prove were conducting other illegal activities in the guise of legitimate business.

So why now after all this time and relative peace, are there federal agents raiding dispensaries and shutting down legitimate businesses like Oaksterdam University?

California is not alone in its experimentation with the medical marijuana industry. CNBC aired a special in 2010 called “Marijuana USA” that goes into great detail about the marijuana industry in America.

Currently there are 16 states that have marijuana laws on the books. There are countless documentaries on the subject.

Everything from the humorous yet telling “Super High Me” LRagland@ to poignant films solanotempest.net like “The True Tale of American Marijuana” that dealt with the history of marijuana and hemp in United States. The knowledge is out there for people to educate themselves with and make a decision with their doctor without the federal government stepping in.

By Larry Ragland Staff

The truth is that many in Washington think they--from their positions on high, know what is best for us; the Lilliputians, below. Who cares if we decided years ago that the state of California was going to legalize the use of medicinal marijuana? Who cares if there are tons of legal prescription medications that poison your body, often times making symptoms worse?

Those are all right because they are licensed and taxed. Not to mention there’s no money in the cure. If they can get you sick off of one medication, they can sell you another to cope with the first. And I’m

I have yet to hear of anyone dying from rolling a joint. pretty sure that if you follow the money, someone got paid to make sure things stayed the way they are. There are plenty of medical lobbyists who have no interest in seeing people feel better off of something they don’t own a patent for. Those people pay for campaigns.

I am not some medical purist who only believes in holistic remedies, far from it. It cannot be denied the plethora of blessings that modern medical science has afforded humanity. That being stated, if there is no reason not to let a patient cope with their illness in the best way for them to do so then why not? Some would argue that it’s just a placebo, that there are no “measurable advantages.” Even if that is the case, who are any of use to deny someone the right to a pain free existence when we can do so?

There are scores of people who will attest to the benefits of medical marijuana when all others have failed. I don’t think that it’s right to punish those individuals.

The laws have worked fine up until this point so why the need for the crack down?

I can see if there are those operating outside of state law but the feds shouldn’t have the right to swoop in and dictate when that should happen; especially when there is no reason to do so. If anything with such an ailing economy, it would be better to legalize and tax it.

I don’t want to go all conspiratorial but in this case, you would be hard pressed not to. I think it’s pretty obvious that a lot of people would stop taking a lot of medications if they could switch to medicinal marijuana. Many of the top medications for some of the most debilitating illnesses today: cancer, Aids, depression etc., may help overall but wreak havoc on our bodies. There are thousands of people who die every year due to complications to various medications.

I have yet to hear of anyone dying from rolling a joint.

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“I believe it should be legalized, especially in Vallejo. It would really help the economy and bring money to Vallejo.”

“I have medical problems and it helps.”

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“I think by legalizing it could create some problems. The government would take it over and add fillers or lace it with things.

People should just leave the plant sacred. “ -Terri Wells, 21, English

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Whiny gamers spoil “Mass Effect 3”

By Larry Ragland Staff Writer lragland@solanotempest.net

I have thoroughly enjoyed traversing the universe aboard the Normandy over the last few years Playing as Commander Shepard, I have traveled the galaxy with my handpicked crew in search of cosmic hijinks and heroics. With “Mass Effect 3” now available, I have been itching for the chance to play it but gamers are killing the experience for me, even before it starts.

Electronic Arts/Bioware has taken a lot of flak from gamers about the ending of “Mass Effect 3.” Some gamers

have complained about the game as a whole, saying it lacks the game-impacting, significant choices of the first versions.

believe that EA/ Bioware caved in and will be offering them whatever it is they want. Dr. Ray Muzyka CEO at Bioware was quick to refute that.

I cannot speak “...We think we to either because have struck a good I have not played balance in delivering the game but Electronic Arts the answers players what I don’t think “Mass Effect 3” comes are looking for is healthy is the out with controversy. while maintaining response online the team’s artistic about the ending: vision for the end of demanding that it be changed. EA this story arc in the Mass Effect 3 stated that a “free downloadable universe.” extended cut” ending will be With EA being voted the most available soon. This led many to despised company in America

(which is one of the dumbest choices ever) by TheConsumerist. com, I’ve been trying to figure out where the sanity went with gamers. Demanding “the right ending,” and voting a video game company as most despised … it really doesn’t do any favors in making us look like rational, intelligent people.

I know we can be passionate for gaming but by all means, hold on to common sense.

Complaining is one thing but acting like entitled, spoiled brats is another. If you don’t like it, don’t play it. Developers should have the freedom to express their vision—not your idea of their vision.

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Actors wanted: SCC student making new documentary seeks talent

Solano Community College student Kristian Medina, a documentary casting filmmaker, is seeking call actors for his latest short film.

Medina, a business student, produced “Gloria SF Neighborhoods,” a documentary about different San Francisco neighborhoods and “The Art of Presence,” a documentary about meditation and aging.

Medina’s latest project, “Jaime’s Car,” is a short film that “addresses the hardships families face while living in the U.S.,” a press release states.

In the film, 10-year-old Jaime learns what it means to be a Mexican immigrant in the American farmlands after the family’s truck is impounded because his father doesn’t have a driver’s license.

Jaime salvages car parts from the farmland, and embarks on the ambitious task of building a car.

Medina says the film will be shot locally and is sponsored by the San Francisco Film Society.

The filmmaker is seeking five actors:

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Hot Diggity Dog hits a home run Cordelia diner offers homemade, no-fry menu

By Deborah Graham Online Editor dgraham@solanotempest.net

The gourmet hot dog business has found a new home in Cordelia. Thank God my car needed gas and I was curious about the line of people going into the building next to Subway.

Hot Diggity Dog, which opened about two months ago, has two energetic owners, Toni Totten and her mother, Carol Murray.

It seems hot dogs run in their blood. Totten’s grandparents Tom and Dorothy were owners of Pluto’s Hot Dogs in Vallejo for 35 years. Now Totten and Murray carry on the legacy.

“My mom and I have always talked about opening a hot dog place,” Totten said. “I didn’t want to work in the dental field anymore, and my mom has an ailing husband. We both thought this would be a great source of income.”

I loved the décor. The bright green walls were lined with small framed photos of hot dog memorabilia and the contrasting black and white polka dot table cloths with flowers on each table brought about a cheery atmosphere.

I ordered the chili dog, which Totten recommended. It seemed to be quite popular as many people in the line also chose this.

The presentation was wonderful.

The chili dog came in a little larger than bun sized paper container with huge amounts of homemade chili on top of a steamed hot dog. There were also freshly cut onion bits to top this off. I was glad she gave me a knife and fork. You definitely need these utensils to make sure you get every bite.

Totten and Murray want to make sure you get that fast food experience with a homemade flair. Everything at Hot Diggity Dog is made from scratch, from the wide variety of milkshakes and floats to another popular dish, “Diggity bites.” Diggity bites are the gourmet answer to French fries. These small potatoes are hand-tossed with rosemary and onion, baked, then served in

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The bites come with a choice of dipping sauces: ranch, thousand island, or honey mustard. All these are homemade as well.

Sweet potatoes are also on the menu. There is nothing fried in the establishment.

Stuffed baked potatoes are also a favorite on the menu. These huge russet potatoes or sweet potatoes come with the standard toppings, butter, sour cream, green onions, and anything else you want on it for an additional cost.

Totten and Murray wanted to make sure their menu included a value meal so they came up with the $5 lunch consisting of a Pluto dog and a small drink.

“We just thought it was important to make sure that we included something affordable on the menu,” Murray said. “The $5 lunch is something we are going to do more advertisements on so people are aware we offer this.”

The duo is coming up with a mini corn dog, which they are currently testing. It will be a challenge since they do not use a fryer.

The greatest thing about this restaurant for me is that it is pet-friendly. There is an attached patio on the side which offers dog biscuits and water. The kids can go out and play in that area too.

David Scott, local businessman and first time patron, raved about the potato salad.

“I am very particular about where I get my potato salad from.

I have to say this is the best potato salad I have ever eaten. I am definitely coming back,” Scott.

So if you are a hot dog lover like myself and love fresh, quality food, then I would make it a point to visit Hot Diggity Dog the next time you are in the Cordelia area. You won’t be disappointed.

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Earth Day blossoms on campus this year 8 EARTH DAY: FROM PAGE 1

benign or beneficial,” Lavell said.

Lavell relayed that before individuals go pesticide happy and spray down their garden, they should consult the local Master Gardeners hotline at (707) 784-1322 or email mgsolano@ucdavis.edu.

Sandra Diehl from the adaptive horticulture department handed out free sunflower plants to attendees.

The sunflowers were grown in biodegradable containers made out of newspaper.

The Solano County Parks and Recreation department had ranger Chris Drake on hand to inform inquisitive visitors of opportunities available at local parks like Lynch Canyon and Rockville Park.

Drake spoke of his life as a ranger and the enjoyment he finds in his career.

Inside the 1400 building volunteers provided a taste test where individuals were presented with four unmarked cups of water and choose their favorite one. After making a choice it was revealed that Arrowhead, Crystal Geyser, Brita, and tap water were in the cups. The taste test provided the public a chance to clearly define the differences between spring water, filtered water, and water straight from the tap.

Professor Marc Lancet brought his “found art” project to the event with student

displays made from scraps of metal, wood, and other found objects. One mannequin sported a bikini made entirely out of safety pins and another

By John Glidden Staff Writer jglidden@solanotempest.net

“We are planning to continue and make this a tradition.”

- Sandra Diehl

display showed an animal figurine holding a hand of burnt cards with melted candle wax dripped over them.

Betsy Julian, the dean of sciences, brought laptops inside for individuals to check their carbon footprint and discover ways to reduce emissions in the environment.

The recycling club on campus brought bins for individuals to spray paint and co-founders Joseph Zapantis and Alexander Miller manned an information table while Zapantis prepared all natural Greek doughnuts, known as loukoumades.

“We are planning to continue and make this a tradition” said Diehl, when asked about the possibilty of the event returning to campus next year.

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A found art display was located in the 1400 building, including this mannequin sporting a bikini made entirely out of safety pins.

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The Associated Students of Solano College (ASSC) student government is holding student elections for president, vice-president, student trustee, and legislative advocate for the 2012-13 academic year.

The ASSC student government did not approve an election calendar until March 20, with the declaration of candidacy forms being available to students on March 28. This violates Article II, section 1 of the ASSC election code, “The Election Committee shall present to the Spring Semester’s Student Senate at least two months before the schedule date for the elections.”

Originally, the period of declaration of candidacy forms were to be available from March 28 – April 6, only eight working days.

The ASSC election code calls for ten working days, thus, April 16 and 17 were added at the last minute to comply with this section of the code.

On Thursday, April 5, the student development office was closed all day. The Tempest attempted to request a copy of the declaration of candidacy form and was unable to due to the closure of the student development office.

The code calls for a pre-election meeting to take place for all the candidates so they can be informed of the election rules.

California law requires public legislative bodies to publicly post an agenda 72 hours before the begin-

ning of a meeting – no such agenda was posted.

“I honestly didn’t realize we needed one,” said Naser Baig, chair of the 2012 ASSC election committee, in an email. “It never occurred to me to think of the mandatory candidates’ meeting as a “meeting,” governed by the Brown Act. I just thought of it as part of the process. The mistake was mine and mine alone, caused by a misinterpretation of the ASSC Election Code on my part,” Baig said. Baig is also vice president of ASSC. To make up for this deficiency, the ASSC election committee held a mandatory candidates’ meeting on Sunday, April 22, at the International House of Pancakes in Fairfield. The agenda for this meeting was e-mailed to The Tempest shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.

Only current ASSC student government members are running for office. Current ASSC governing board representative Kayla Salazar is running for student trustee; current ASSC legislative advocate Arturo Castillo and current ASSC treasurer Zackery Sperow are running for president and vice president, respectively. Another member of ASSC student government filed to be a candidate for legislative advocate but he was deemed ineligible for the position.

Currently, the week of Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27 is campaign week. On Thursday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the election committee will be holding a mandatory candidate’s assembly in the 1400 lobby.

Annual plant sale returns to campus

By Tempest Staff

The Horticulture Club at Solano Community College will hold its annual spring plant sale Thursday to Saturday, May 10 – 12. Heirloom and hybrid tomatoes will be for sale as well as various herbs, vegetables, succulents, trees and flowers. House plants and floral arrangements will also be for sale.

The sale is located in the horticulture department, building 1000, with parking available in lot 6. Times for the sale include 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 11, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.

Refreshments will be available along with raffle drawings throughout the sale. Proceeds raised from the sale will go to scholarships, equipment, and classroom materials for horticulture students on campus. Cash and checks are accepted.

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Solano College Theatre to reveal upcoming season at Winterhawk

By Tempest Staff

Solano College Theatre proudly invites the public to attend its Season Unveiling and Fundraiser at Winterhawk Winery in Suisun Valley.

Attendees will learn about the SCT productions scheduled for the 2012-2013 season and even get a chance to become premium subscribers. In addition, there will also be raffle drawings, wine tastings, live music by Garage Land Rodeo, and grilled food courtesy of Vinnie’s BBQ. 20 percent of the proceeds from the wine tasting will help fund SCT’s upcoming season. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. Come spend a day of fun while preparing for a year of entertainment.

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Baseball and softball heading to playoffs

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Solano baseball has gone 8 - 3 through April and has improved their conference record to 16 - 6 placing them in second place in the Bay Valley Conference. The Falcons trail Laney (18-4) by two games.

4.5 TRILLION Cigarette Butts Are Disposed Of Every Year

The Falcons’ remaining game of the season will be against Laney College in Oakland April 26 at 2p.m.

The post-season will begin May 7 and continue through May 23, ending in Bakersfield for the State Championship.

Falcon baseball leaderboard pitching

AB* conference overall Alex Crosby 92 139 Zach Welz 84 121 Ryan Wheat 69 107 Aaron Brasher 68 101 Steven Stout 63 97

GAMES* conference overall Luke Blanchard 8 13 Ben Monroe 6 13 Jesse Savage 8 12 Ryan Anderson 8 12 Nick Driscoll 7 11

RUNS* Alex Crosby Aaron Brasher Zach Welz Robert Houston Steven Stout

GAME STARTED* Ryan Anderson 7 Alec Kenilvort 4 Angel Lara 2

HITS* Zach Welz Alex Crosby Steven Stout AJ Borja Aaron Brasher

25 26 22 23 14

33 30 29 26 21

39 30 24 25 21

RBI* Alex Crosby Zach Welz Justin Quilatan Steven Stout Aaron Brasher

24 26 15 14 13

AVG* Zach Welz Steven Stout Alex Crosby AJ Borja Chad Fortney

.448 .381 .312 .362 .311

49 46 34 28 28 30 27 20 18 18 .405 .351 .331 .311 .309

10 7 6

WINS* Ryan Anderson Brandon Freeman Ben Monroe

6 3 3

8 4 3

STRIKE OUTS* Ryan Anderson Angel Lara Luke Blanchard Alec Kenilvort Ben Monroe

34 10 13 15 10

52 24 18 18 18

ERA* Brandon Freeman Luke Blanchard Ryan Anderson Angel Lara Adam Kruzona

0.54 0.67 2.56 3.71 2.45

1.29 2.29 2.79 3.34 2.93

*current at press time

Falcon softball leaderboard batting conference overall AB* Darian Quist-Richard 60 119 Lynzie Ryan 62 111 Chelsea Shipley 50 98

pitching

conference overall

GAMES* Hannah Wilbur Courtney Williams Ashley Lombard

11 8 1

25 17 3

RUNS* Darian Quist-Richard Lynzie Ryan Chelsea Shipley Joanna Searle

23 14 21 11

33 24 27 22

GAME STARTED* Hannah Wilbur Courtney Williams Ashley Lombard

8 8 0

17 17 2

HITS* Darian Quist-Richard Chelsea Shipley Lynzie Ryan

29 30 24

52 42 39

WINS* Hannah Wilbur Courtney Williams Ashley Lombard

11 5 0

19 7 0

RBI* Chelsea Shipley Lynzie Ryan Darian Quist-Richard Ecella Tafoya Taiylor Sakurada

21 16 16 18 5

30 24 24 19 16

STRIKE OUTS* Hannah Wilbur Courtney Williams Ashley Lombard

101 179 29 49 2 3

AVG* Chelsea Shipley Darian Quist-Richard Taiylor Sakurada

.623 .424 .478 .423 .211 .379

ERA* Hannah Wilbur Courtney Williams Ashley Lombard

*0.91 1.40 *0.66 1.95 0.00 4.84

*current at press time

That’s more than 8 MILLION butts every minute Cigarettes are the most littered item in America.

The earth is your future, not your ashtray.

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NEWS

THE TEMPEST n APRIL 25 - MAY 8, 2012

Ben Gogna/Tempest

Workers relocate a palm tree on campus Monday, April 23. The tree was uprooted from its location near the 1300 arts building that is being renovated. Administration didn’t want to sacrifice the tree and decided to relocate it.

Palm tree rescued from construction site Ben Gogna Sports/Photo Editor Bgogna@solanotempest.net

A few people on campus glanced over as a massive palm tree was relocated to a new spot on campus April 23. The tree was going to be sacri-

ficed for a building renovation.

“It’s a palm tree that was in the way of the renovation of the fine arts building and we wanted to try and save it,” said David Froehlich, director of facilities. “We found a company that would transplant it for us.”

“A bird planted the tree twenty years ago,” said Kelly Trujillo, a 23-year employee of Solano College.

getting the grade right to compensate for the natural curve of the tree.”

Trujillo said. “We want it to grow straight.”

“We never planted the tree.”

“We’re going to dig it wide enough so it has room for root growth and also

The palm was replanted on the south side of the 1400 building.