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UC isn’t thinking about students with tuition hike OPINION ON 2

Keep your spirits up with holiday treats FEATURES ON 5

Check out the fall sports wrap-up!

SPORTS ON 8

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Students resign, drama continues ASSC voice opinions, air thoughts, and say goodbye to two members during November meeting Dagmar Kuta Editor-in-chief dkuta@solanotempest.net

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Rodney Harrison, former ASSC secretary, removes his name from the student government bulletin board roster in the 1400 building on the main campus Nov. 19, 2014. Harrison announced his resignation yesterday citing the organization’s lack of leadership and inability to positively impact the student body.

Two members of student government resigned from their positions Tuesday, Nov. 18 during their weekly meeting.

Nicolas Battiste, who served as the Career and Technical services representative, stepped down citing personal reasons, including issues with the leadership of Associated Students of Solano College student government.

“I personally don’t see the passion that the leaders should have,” said Battiste during the meeting. He elected to remain a voting senator of ASSC. Rodney Harrison II, who served as ASSC’s secretary until that meeting, resigned citing issues with the leadership of student government.

“Just my personal opinion … I don’t think that ASSC has the best leadership, and we haven’t been getting a lot of stuff done,” Harrison said.

Harrison originally submitted a call for the impeachment of President Casey Bess, but rescinded it about a week before the meeting. Harrison joined ASSC during his fledgling campaign for mayor of Vacaville, but lost the race.

“There seem to be some feelings like people’s voices aren’t being heard, or people aren’t doing things the way expectations were, or some confu8SEE ASSC, PAGE 06

SCC class travels through the course of history Deborah Graham Staff Writer

dgraham@solanotempest.net

If you ever wanted to go the see the northern part of the civil rights tour, now is your chance. Solano Community College’s Civil Rights Travel Course allows students to do just that. Lead by Karen McCord, professor of psychology and ethnic studies, students can immerse themselves in the rich history of the north.

“This was something that has been in the works for a long time. The experience of the trip brings history alive,” said McCord.

“It’s one thing to learn about history, but it’s another thing to go there… talk to the people and hear the passion of their stories.”

The Civil Rights Travel Course (Social Science 53) was started in the summer of 2008, with trips happening every summer since then. The civil rights movement offers an overview and tour of places that were

significant to the North and the civil rights movement. It is a five day trip across New York state and Washington D.C. The tour includes a trip the Schromberg Museum in Harlem and visits to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Ride. During the D.C. portion will get students a chance to experience a Monument by Moonlight Tour. In each state students get an opportunity to visit historical sites, speak to famous figures, and fully experience the struggle for freedom and equality.

“This trip will not be replacing our regular travel course trip to the South, being held June of 2015, but an additional trip. We are also planning in the future a possible international Civil Rights Tour as well,” said McCord.

The price of the trip is $2250 per person; this Deborah Graham/Tempest includes airfare, lodging, bus fees, entrance Students touch the names of those who lost their lives in the name of fees into the various attractions, and several freedom during the 2011 travel course that toured the southern half of 8SEE CIVIL, PAGE 06 the freedom tour.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela

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campus calendar Dec. 3

Dec. 9

Sac State Representative 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Bldg. 400 First floor

Financial Literacy Workshop Vallejo Center Rm. 129 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Dec. 4 Meet a UC Davis transfer representative Bldg. 400 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 Annual Holiday Plant, Wreath & Swag Sale Bldg. 1000 8 a.m – 8 p.m.

Solano Film Fest Suisun Harbor Theatre 720 Main St. Suisun City 7 p.m.

Meet a Brandman University transfer representative Bldg. 400 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 Annual Holiday Plant, Wreath & Swag Sale Building 1000 8 a.m – 8 p.m.

The Nutcracker SCC Theatre 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dec. 7 Annual Holiday Plant, Wreath & Swag Sale Building 1000 8 a.m – 8 p.m.

Dec. 10 Registration: Students who have completed Orientation, Assesment and Education Plans Student Success Workshop for Veterans 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Main campus Finals

Dec. 11 Registration: Returning Students Finals

UC isn’t thinking of students Editor’s Note: Editorials reflect the opinion of the Tempest editorial board which consists of six editors.

Perhaps the biggest concern for 21st century college students is figuring out how to pay for their education without falling into the ever-expanding black hole known as “student debt.” For UC students, this pit has just increased by up to 5 percent per year for the next five years, and no one’s too happy about it.

On Nov. 19, the UC Regents Board voted 14-7 in approval of the proposed 5 percent-per-year tuition hike put forth by President Janet Napolitano.

Napolitano says that the increases are designed so students know what is coming, but knowledge of what is to come isn’t comforting for the vast majority of students.

Although the increases are not fully guaranteed to happen (they are safeguards in case state funding decreases during the time frame, which given our governor’s past decisions, is pretty likely), the more than $600 a year possible increase is threatening families around the state.

Students broke out in protests after the board approved the hikes, with

gatherings held at the Berkeley, Davis, and SF campuses, among others. An organized walkout was held Nov. 24, during which thousands of students abandoned their classes and took to the streets to voice their anger. They chanted, “No tuition, no more fees.

Education should be free!”

UC Berkeley students have taken the lead on the protesting, as is common for the school. In 2009, the UC Regents Board increased tuition by a whopping 32 percent, pushing yearly fees over the $10,000 mark, and Berkeley students again protested their decision.

Claims from UC officials that lowincome families will actually see their tuition decrease in the near future isn’t comforting students who still need to take out loans to pay for their education.

As thousands of community college students apply for transfer to UC schools, the news of these potential increases is disheartening to say the least, especially when students are constantly berated with older generations’ tales of how they got through college.

In 1980, when most of our parents would have been in school, tuition was a lowly $719 per year, easily pay-

able with a part-time income. Now, students are expected to juggle fulltime work and full-time school, plus homework, extra-curricular activities, et cetera, et cetera, and those wages still can’t pay UC tuition.

The Tempest sincerely hopes that the UC Board, Napolitano, and Gov. Jerry Brown consider their decisions, and further, how they directly impact students who desperately need to get a college education and who are beginning to see a college degree as a $60,000 piece of paper.

The UC Board also voted to increase costs for several of Berkeley’s professional degree programs, including a $7,500 increase per year for incoming students of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, according to the Daily Cal. According to the SF Chronicle, studies show that California must produce a million bachelor’s degrees in the next 10 years to keep up economically, but if our students can’t afford an education without going tens of thousands into debt, how is that possible?

Check out theopenuc.wordpress. com for further information regarding protests.

Dec. 12 Finals

Dec. 15 Registration: transfer students Finals

Dec. 16 Finals End of the Semester

Dec. 17

The Nutcracker SCC Theatre 2 p.m.

Registration: K12 students

Dec. 8

Open Registration

Badminton Club Open gym Bldg. 1700 Gym 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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A student hangs posters to rally students against recent tuition hikes at UC Davis. Students are currently occupying Olson Hall at the UC Davis campus, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in Davis. Steve Reczkowski/Tempest

Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Faculty Grade Submission Deadline

Students protest against recent UC tuition hikes occupy Olson Hall at the UC Davis campus, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in Davis.

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There’s never an excuse Drinking and driving increases during the holidays On average, two out of three people will be involved in a drunk-driving crash in their lifetime, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That means you’re more likely to be involved in an alcoholrelated car crash at some point in your life than not. While parties, presents, booze, and traveling are all a part of the holiday season, those last two should never occur at the same time.

During the holidays, students have a reason to drink more than usual. Most holiday celebrations consist of some type of cider, eggnog, or champagne being forced into your hand by a host in an ugly sweater.

Plus, students want to celebrate after completing finals. As consumption increases during these festive times, so does, unfortunately, driving while intoxicated.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), over three million college students between the ages of 18 and 24 drive under

are more likely to get behind the wheel after drinking, is because a lot of them are not mature enough to fully understand the consequences of their actions. As soon as students become of legal age, drinking seems to be more of a social obligation than anything else.

Addi Simmons Opinion editor lsimmons@solanotempest.net

the influence of alcohol each year.

DUI arrests are at their highest between Thanksgiving and the end of New Year’s and 40 percent of all traffic-related deaths are directly related to drunk drivers, according to the NIAAA. Not only does driving while intoxicated increase during the holiday season, those who are most likely to commit this crime are between the ages of 21 and 25.

One reason college-age students

Meeting up with friends that are also over 21 usually involves catching up at a bar or at a restaurant with a few drinks. However, because drinking is still new to them, they might not realize yet how it will affect their body and when to stop. In addition, meeting with a friend for a few drinks also requires you to leave, and more than likely, drive.

alcohol-impaired driver occur each day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number increases to around 54 per day during New Year’s.

Not only will there be an increase in driving while intoxicated during the holidays, it’s also more likely that a cop will be on the road, looking for the signs of an impaired driver.

Driving after drinking might land you in jail, if you’re lucky.

But in a lot of cases, those drivers will never make it home. Even worse is living knowing that you killed others simply because you had one too many drinks. It’s selfish and totally preventable.

Once one becomes impaired, they suddenly remember that they have to drive and might try to sober up by ceasing to drink more, or, they will convince not only concerned others but also themselves, that they are perfectly okay to drive.

It’s best to plan ahead before you start drinking. See if you can make arrangements for someone to pick you up and drop you off.

If not, take a cab. If that’s out of your price range, try public transit or even walking.

Around Christmas, an average of 45 fatalities involving an

There are some services around the holidays that will not only

You can’t enjoy the holiday season if you don’t survive it. give you a ride, but help get your car back home as well. Tipsy Tow

by AAA operates during New Year’s as well as additional holidays and if you’re in the military or a dependent of someone who is, Airmen Against Drunk Driving (AADD) will help make sure you make it home safely.

The best thing to do before that office Christmas party or New Year’s festivity is to plan ahead and figure out how you will get home in advance.

Don’t rely on self-control and always have a backup plan. You can’t enjoy the holiday season if you don’t survive it.

campus conversation Reporter: Ruben Rangel Photos: Dagmar Kuta

If you drink, do you drive?

“Find a designated driver. Maybe have a taxi number nearby.”

“I would definitely get a designated driver.”

“I would actually try and sleep off the buzz. If I do drink I make sure I do not drive.”

-Aryanna Headley chemical engineering

-Tadashi Headley electrical engineering

-Justyn Moreno nursing

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“I don’t drink when I drive.”

-Kevin Bangit computer science

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news editor: Dagmar Kuta

Romero Garcia Deborah Graham Jasmine Grimes Nicole Harrell Salvador Torres Kemberlee Jones

opinion editor: Addi Simmons

copy editor: Ruben Rangel

sports editor: Carlo Marzan

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faculty adviser: Samanda Dorger

“I think it would be irresponsible for someone, if they had passengers, to drink and drive.”

-Jacqueline Francisco nursing

contact us: It is Tempest policy to correct any errors in the paper.

Please contact us if you spot one.

To get in touch with us: phone: (707) 864-7000, ext. 4361 e-mail: tempest@solano.edu postal address: SCC, Room 1861 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, California 94534

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without the cost

One group plans to give Solano some much-needed perk – a caffeinated one.

Ruban Rangel Copy editor rrangel@solanotempest.net

Whether it’s the desire for a quick pickme-up on an unwelcome gray morning, or the need to satisfy a caffeine craving after a long night of cramming, coffee has always been a staple of college life, and at the Solano campus this is no different, especially on Wednesday mornings.

On these days, regulars to the student center may have come to recognize a new presence amid the mid-week hustle and bustle, one that offers a little something sure to give anyone that extra push to get through hump day – free coffee. Yup, you heard me right, coffee without the charge.

Members of the C3 Church have quickly become a new staple in the student center by providing students and staff with in-demand and consistently rewarding–and not to mention some damned good– free coffee. Austin Largusa, C3 Church member, SCC alum, and Solano’s newest coffee guru spoke with the Tempest to provide insight on the group, its goals and the reasoning behind the seemingly inexplicable idea of giving away their brew for free.

How long have you been here and how have students reacted?

Largusa: We’ve been doing free coffee since last semester, consistently this semester. The big reaction has been, I think, students are surprised that it’s free and there’s no catch. Most times free things come with a hook or a catch.

We’ve gotten good response, a lot of repeat customers, and yeah they love it.

A student grabs a cup of coffee between classes Nov. 11, 2014.

Dagmar Kuta/Tempest

Why coffee and why Solano Community College?

AL: Coffee builds community, and that’s what we believe in. We have a cup of coffee, we have a conversation, then we have a relationship, now we have a friendship, more friendships equal community and that’s really what Fairfield lacks. I’ve grown up in a small town, George Arauz [another C3 Church coffee guru] has grown up in a small town and what we miss about that is the community and just knowing people, having those conversations, having those friendships.

I went to Solano for a few years, and I just remember it being almost like a dead campus, there’s not much going on, there wasn’t much for students. We just felt we love drinking coffee, so we might as well do something with coffee for college students. College students are at an age where they’re kind of forgotten about and are expected to know how to be an adult, to know what to do with their lives, to know what the next steps are.

The reality is that out of high school you don’t know any of that, right? You need some kind of guidance and someone to help you and ultimately that’s where we see ourselves coming in to be those leaders and mentors for the college students.

Everything is free, there’s little promotional material, what do you guys hope to achieve every Wednesday?

AL: Number one is a smile. That’s great.

Ultimately what the goal is next semester is we’re going to be a recognized club so we’re going to be here weekly. Our

ultimate goal is to help and guide students, kind of be that launching pad for students. We want to demolish the stigma around Solano Community College.

There’s a negative connotation with Solano, so our goal really is to help improve Solano life, help make Solano College what it could be.

You guys have a pretty nice set up here, with the plants, and the aprons craftily made. How big is presentation and how would you describe the aesthetic?

AL: Well like they say in culinary, presentation is everything. We don’t necessarily believe that. Presentation is what gets you to the table but ultimately we’re going to build relationships and that’s what gets people to come back. It helps but it’s not everything for us.

Can you explain the organization you guys are a part of and what it’s all about?

AL: We’re a new church in Green Valley, it’s called C3 Church. We’ve been here for about 6 or 7 months. Our church is a non-denominational church, and what we believe in is raising people up, equipping and empowering them and then releasing them. Whether that means something in the church, whether it means students understanding what their purpose is, where they should study, what careers they should jump into, we want to be as practical as we can and really be there for this generation.

C3 Church gives away free coffee in the student center lobby outside the café every Wednesday morning until 11 a.m.

C3 members serve free coffee with a smile.

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Holiday goodies Fun holiday treats to keep your spirits up Christine Butler Features/Online editor cbutler@solanotempest.net

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George Arauz, left, and Austin Largusa pose for a photo in between serving coffee in the 1400 lobby.

One of the things I love about the holidays are getting to make lots of fun, creative, and delicious desserts with my family. It’s always good when you can sit down with your family and do something that everyone will enjoy.

For some families, making holiday desserts is a tradition when the holidays roll around.

People work so much during the holidays for those last minute Christmas gifts. But take a break for a day or a few hours, bond with your siblings, get everyone to grandma’s house, or maybe invite some friends over and have a baking/movie night. Bake some awesome desserts and grab some hot cocoa and watch a movie or two. Everyone comes together for the holidays even if it’s not for a long period of time. That’s what it’s all about, being around people you love and having a good time.

Here are some great holiday treats you can try out with your family.

1. Rice Crispy Treats

To add your own holiday twist to the recipe on the box, stir in things like red and green M&M’s or add sprinkles on top. You can even add frosting. Make it your own and have fun with it. Snap, Crackle, and Pop!

2. Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are one of the most popular holiday treats. Frosting and sprinkles and lots of other decorations come in handy for this tasty treat. Instead of rolling balls from the dough, you can use holiday cookie cutters to

make Christmas trees, ornaments, snowmen, and other holiday designs.

3. Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are favorite holiday cookies. Instead of buying them already made at the store, have a little fun at home on a rainy day and grab your siblings and make them yourselves. Then have a contest on who decorates their gingerbread men/women the best!

4. Banana Nut bread

Fruitcake is the classic holiday dessert that everyone hates, so instead make some delicious banana bread for your party. Be mindful of people allergic to nuts. Go out and explore the different types of yummy bread you can have instead of cake.

5. Hot Chocolate

Who can resist that warm, soothing taste of hot chocolate? Sit down, bundle up, put on a holiday movie like “The Grinch” or “The Polar Express,” and enjoy a nice cup of cocoa! To make it even more irresistible use milk instead of water and add a hint of peppermint or cinnamon. Top it all off with marshmallows.

Kick back, relax, enjoy the holidays with your family. Make creative holiday treats, make a gingerbread house, make some hot chocolate and watch a movie, play some fun board games, play team games like charades.

Whatever you do with your family just have fun. Happy Holidays from The Tempest!

For more recipe ideas you can check out http://allrecipes.com

“The Babadook” is what a horror film should be Romero Garcia Staff writer

best parts of horror to the audiences mind.

rgarcia@solanotemepest.net

This is the best horror movie thus far in the year and I attribute it to a great performance

by Essie Davis. For anyone who is a fan of the genre, I implore you to check out “The Babadook.”

“The Babadook,” written and directed by Jennifer Kent, is a triumphant return to what horror should be about: actual horror and human fear. Amidst an array of jump scares and excessive gore, “The Babadook” is an impressive and smartly done horror movie with great actors and perfect pacing.

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The story revolves around a mother and her socially unusual son and his increasing fear of monsters. The troubled mother tries her best to cope with her depression from the death of her husband seven years before and her son’s unruliness and incessant monster fears.

It isn’t until she reads him the bedtime story of “The Babadook” where things turn for the worse as something sinister begins to prey on the family, further testing the mother’s sanity.

The story is entirely focused on the hardships the mother endures trying to raise her son in the absence of her husband. The performance was the son, Samuel, played by Noah Wiseman, is quite believable and well done; however, top marks go to the mother, Amelia, portrayed by Essie Davis, whose performance singly carries the movie and makes you really believe her fear and horror as the family is tormented by the babadook. The babadook itself I think was smartly done as the creature’s details and features are mostly obscured by darkness and an ominous cloak leaving the

A horror movie is done right when afterwards you start to look around and think, ‘Is the babadook coming for me?’ Also, a companion is required for viewing otherwise the babadook will most likely get you if you’re alone.

IFC Films

Essie Davis’ performance singly carries the movie.

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ASSC handles concerns over leadership skills, knowledge of the system, and more

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sion,” said Shirley Lewis, dean of student services, who hosted a ceremony during the meeting called “Pass the Feather.” The ceremony was designed to help students voice opinions about the apparent lack of communication, leadership, and overall disappointing actions of the ASSC during the semester.

During the ceremony, student trustee Naser Baig, who also served for ASSC last year, expressed his frustration regarding the political side of ASSC, or rather, the lack of it.

“That sort of trudging into the political process has been completely wiped out,” said Baig.

“The educational aspect is seriously lacking.”

He went on to discuss the apparent lack of education regarding ASSC senators, saying they should have been properly trained before taking any sort of leadership or interpretive role. “I don’t think it’s acceptable for us to be halfway through the semester and still asking, ‘I’m a senator… What am I supposed to do?’ ” Baig placed part of the blame on ASSC

adviser Rischa Slade.

“When I came into this position, I had a lot of cleaning up to do,” Slade said. “So I have staggered around a little bit. I have never been a politician. I was an elected official. … [But] I have given you everything that I think you need to do your job.”

“Next semester, I hope to do better,” Slade said.

The ASSC also discussed the fact that students in the Pathways to Law School program are required to serve on student government despite not actually caring about ASSC. “So what? I might not have been that pumped by the whole idea the very first day… but I was inspired by the things that Dr. Slade did say,” said Courtney Prado, a student of the law program and the public relations officer for ASSC. Erica Cordeiro, the senator for business services, spoke about the ASSC’s downfalls during the feather ceremony.

“If there’s anything that is destroying us, it’s this drama,” Cordeiro said.

Top: Pictured left to right are Nicolas Battiste, career and technology senator, Rodney Harrison, executive board secretary, and Avian Hancock, governing board senator, during a “pass the feather” exercise during which students voiced their opinions about the inner workings of ASSC. Left: Rischa Slade speaks during the ceremony, and addresses students’ concerns.

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Hand-on civil rights course teaches SCC students about America’s heritage 7 CIVIL, FROM PAGE 01

meals. There are various other packages being offered. For students worried about the price, McCord has worked out several payment plans that students can choose from.

Mary-Ellen Correia was one of the students who attended the 2011 trip to the South.

When asked if she would recommend the trip to anyone she said, “Yes, I would, to any students. Especially if they’ve never traveled before.”

“I wish my grandmother would have been

able to go with me. She lived in Alabama during much of the civil rights unrest. I am sure she would have loved to see what the other side of the country experienced,” said SCC freshman Darryl Greene.

Spaces fill up fast, so McCord is hoping to get at least a $100 deposit by December

7 from students wishing to go. If you are interested in this unique learning experience, you can contact Karen McCord through her email: Karen.mccord@solano.edu, or by phone at 707-864-7000 ext. 4428. You can also look for her in Room 435.

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Women’s soccer finishes fourth, volleyball ties for second

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Midfielder Jennifer Dessel catches a punt from the goalkeeper during a home game against the Folsom Lake Falcons, Nov. 7, 2014.

Aug. 29 Cosumnes River T, 0-0 Sep. 5 Evergreen Valley W, 2-1 Sep. 9 American River T, 2-2 Sep. 12 Mt. San Antonio L, 5-0 Sep. 19 Modesto L, 6-0 Sep. 23 Contra Costa * W, 8-1 Sep. 26 Mendocino * L, 3-1 Oct. 1 Chabot T, 3-3 Oct. 3 Marin * W, 9-1 Oct. 5 Ohlone L, 2-0

Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Nov. 4 Nov. 7 Nov. 12 Nov. 14

Yuba * L, 2-0 Folsom Lake * L, 4-0 Los Medanos * W, 1-0 Fresno L, 5-0 Contra Costa * W, 9-0 Mendocino * L, 3-1 Yuba * L, 5-1 Folsom Lake * L, 4-1 Los Medanos * T, 1-1 Marin * W, 9-0

Staff report Fall sports have come to an end as Solano women’s volleyball and soccer team wrapped up their seasons for the 2014 Bay Valley Conference.

Both the women’s soccer and volleyball team were unable to make it to the NorCal

regionals. This year’s Bay Valley Conferences saw tough competition as Solano battled their way through their advisories.

Women’s volleyball won their last game of the season against Marin College on November 12 (Solano won against Laney

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Falcon outside hitter Brianna Krystek spikes the ball at a Bay Valley Conference volleyball game against College of Alameda, Oct. 8, 2014.

Aug. 29 vs. Reedley L, 3-1 Aug. 29 vs. Ohlone W, 3-0 Sept. 5 vs. Skyline L 3-2 Sept. 5 vs. West Valley W, 3-2 Sept. 10 vs. Sacramento L, 3-1 Sept. 10 vs. Butte L, 3-0 Sept. 12 vs. DVC L, 3-0 Sept. 23 vs. Merced W, 3-1 Sept. 17 vs. San Fransisco W, 3-0 Sept. 19 vs. Los Medanos W, 3-2 Sept. 24 vs. Napa W, 3-2 Sept. 26 vs. Contra Costa W, 3-0

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College on November 14 via forfeit). The Falcons won 11 games with three losses for conference play, 17-8 overall for this year.

The Falcons volleyball team tied for second in the Bay Valley Conference with Los Medanos College.

Women’s soccer won their last game against Marin College on November 14.

With a record of five wins, six losses, and one tie for conference play (6-10-4 overall), the women’s soccer team secured a fourth place finish in the Bay Valley Conference.

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SPORTS

Sports broadcast and speech go head to head

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Above: Kaleb Henderson Reed, a member of the speech team, charges ahead with the football in hand as teammates react.

The sports broadcast students took on the debate team students for the Turkey Bowl football game held at Doc Hollister Stadium on the main campus, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Fairfield. The debate team won 2114, making the overall record 1-1 between the teams.

Far left: Instructor Greg Poff referees the Turkey Bowl as the sports broadcast students took on the debate team students for a football game.

Left: A member of the sports-broadcasting team rips away from the opposing team members in an attempt to score a touchdown.

women’s basketball schedule Dec 4-7 Dec 12-14 Dec 28-30

Thur-Sun Fri-Sum Sun-Tues

Tom Gilcrest Invitational Solano Showdown Mike Gervasoni Memorial

men’s basketball schedule Visalia Fairfield Cupertino

Jan 2 Fri Yuba Fairfield 5:30 pm Jan 6 Tue Los Medanos Pittsburg 5:30 pm Jan 8 Thurs Contra Costa San Pablo 5:30 pm Jan 10 Sat Napa Valley Fairfield 1:00 pm Jan 13 Tues Merritt Oakland 5:30 pm Jan 15 Thurs Marin Fairfield 5:30 pm Jan 20 Tues Laney Oakland 6:00 pm Jan 22 Thurs Mendocino Fairfield 5:30 pm Jan 24 Sat Yuba Marysville 5:00 pm Jan 28 Wed Los Medanos Fairfield 7:30 pm Jan 30 Fri Contra Costa Fairfield 7:30 pm Feb 4 Wed Napa Valley Napa 7:30 pm Feb 6 Fri Merritt Fairfield 7:30 pm Feb 11 Wed Marin Kentfield 7:30 pm Feb 18 Wed Laney Fairfield 7:30 pm Feb 20 Fri Mendocino Mendocino 7:30 pm

Dec 28-30

Sun-Tues Chabot Tournament

Chabot TBA

Jan 2 Fri Yuba Solano 7:30 PM Jan 6 Tue Los Medanos Los Medanos 7:30 PM Jan 8 Thurs Contra Costa Contra Costa 7:30 PM Jan 10 Sat Napa Valley Solano 3:30 PM Jan 13 Tue Merritt Merritt 7:30 PM Jan 15 Thurs Marin Solano 7:30 PM Jan 17 Sat BYE N/A Jan 20 Tue Alameda Alameda 7:00 PM Jan 22 Thurs Mendocino Solano 7:30 PM Jan 24 Wed Yuba Yuba 4:00 PM Jan 28 Wed Los Medanos Solano 5:30 PM Jan 30 Fri Contra Costa Solano 5:30 PM Feb 4 Wed Napa Valley Napa 5:30 PM Feb 6 Fri Merritt Solano 5:30 PM Feb 11 Wed Marin Marin 5:30 PM Feb 13 Friday BYE Solano 7:30 PM Feb 18 Wed Alameda Solano 5:30 PM Feb 20 Fri Mendocino Mendocino 5:30 PM