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The weather outside is frightful: How S.A.D. can affect you OPINION ON 3
Should longboarding become a collegiate sport?
Getting ready for the season: sports roundup
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Measure G wraps up
SCC administrators moved their offices back to campus after building 600 remodel
Joy Harris / Tempest
The newly remodeled 600 building houses the administrative offices of SCC. After spending nearly two years away from the day-to-day life of the SCC main campus, administrators returned to the 600 building at the beginning of the semester. Qhianna Sanchez Staff Writer qsanchez@solanotempest.net
After spending over a year and a half on Campus Lane, the Solano Community College administrative offices returned to the remodeled 600 building on the west side of campus in January. Renovation of the building started summer 2013 and was completed at the end of 2014. It was the last major project completed with Measure G funds. Measure G was approved by Solano County voters in 2002
to provide $124.5 million in bonds to improve Solano Community College facilities. “It’s good to be back on campus close to the students,” said Laurie Gorman, executive coordinator of academic affairs. Building 600 is up to date with ‘green’ features and state-of-the-art technology. ‘Green’ products were chosen by the design and program management teams, said Leigh Sata, executive bonds manager, to “make it a much more efficient operation over the long term.”
These ‘green’ products include waterless urinals in the men’s bathroom, saving the college close to 40,000 gallons of water per year, Sata said. Skylights that on first glance appear to be normal square light fixtures also provide natural lighting to the corridors and rooms of the building. State-of-the-art technology includes a touchscreen monitor in the boardroom, monitors in the corridors, and new software. The boardroom’s technology is connected to the monitors in the corridors, providing audio and visual access to the boardroom if it overflows. The new
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software, provided by Utelogy, gives greater audio-visual control of the projectors, monitors, microphones, and cameras associated with the computer system. According to Frank Pellkofer, CEO of Utelogy, the software is already installed in some of the campus buildings, and “as the building classrooms get refreshed with the bond money,” it will be installed in more classrooms to provide greater ease-of-access. Several staff members expressed pleasure to be back on campus. Some remarked on 8SEE 600, PAGE 7
QUOTE OF THE ISSUE “Any excuse will serve a tyrant.” - Aesop
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campus calendar Jan. 28 Club Promo Day
Feb. 4 Feb. 9 Smart Borrower Workshop Badminton Club
Feb. 14 President’s Day Weekend –
Bldg. 1400 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Vacaville Center, Room 212 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Campus Closed
Time Management Workshop Room 301 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Flash Your Way to Success Workshop – Creating Knowledge through Flashcards Vallejo Center, Room 121 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
1700 Gym 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Poetry slam is Feb 12
Valentine’s Day
Jan. 29 Financial Literacy Workshop – Protecting Your Credit Room 501 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Feb. 1 Last Day to Add Full Term Class Last Day to Drop Class without a W
Feb. 2 Badminton Club Begins 1700 Gym, 7 – 10 p.m.
Feb. 3 Financial Literacy Workshop, Budgeting Basics Vacaville Center, Room 212 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Cash for College Workshop Vallejo Center, Computer Lab 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Feb. 5 Last Day to Apply for Credit by Exam Cash for College Workshop Bldg. 500, Computer Lab 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Test Anxiety Workshop Vallejo Center, Room 121 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Feb. 6 Foster Youth Success Initiative Art Slam Bldg. 1400 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Aquarius: Being
the humanitarian that you are, you find yourself this week with people seeking you out. Be it for help or advice, you’re glad to give both. Being an extremely honest person by nature, sometimes the things you say may come off as a little insensitive. And your first thought might be to shrug your shoulders, but try to be a little more sympathetic. You’ll be appreciated for it.
Pisces:
You may be dreaming of big things for your future, but what are you doing to accomplish them? The word “dreamer” comes to mind. But, a dream stays a dream until you put it into action. Inspiration to make your dreams come true can manifest itself in many ways, so be perceptive, open minded and keep your eyes open.
Aries: You want
things to happen, now,
shop – Budgeting Basics Vallejo Center, Room 125 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
now, and did I mention, RIGHT NOW?!?!?!? You’ve been working hard to reap the benefits of your time and effort. But it doesn’t just happen overnight. If you pour all of your time and energy into your endeavor, be it school or work, you’ll soon see the light at the end of the tunnel
Taurus: Your loyalty
and dedication will soon pay off. It may seem as though you’re plodding along and getting nowhere, but trust me, you will soon see the fruits of your labor. Stay dedicated and stick to the path. When you begin to feel down and out just remember, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” It takes time to achieve greatness, so be patient. Your time to shine is coming!
Gemini:
Does it feel like sometimes you’re overwhelmed with just everything? Almost like you need a vacation from your life. You could be bogged down with a speech you need to do, or
Feb. 15 President’s Day Weekend – Campus Closed
Feb. 11 Feb. 16 Smart Borrower Workshop President’s Day Weekend – Vallejo Center, Room 125 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Campus Closed Washington’s Birthday
Feb. 12 Last Day to file for Pass/No Feb. 17 Pass or Reverse Financial Literacy WorkSecond Annual Open Mic Poetry Slam Bldg. 1400 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Financial Literacy Workshop – Dealing with Debt Room 501 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Feb. 13 President’s Day Weekend – Campus Closed
horoscopes by Patrick Ceballos and Kemberlee Jones
Feb. 10 Financial Literacy Work-
shop – Protecting Your Credit Room 501 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Feb. 18 Financial Literacy Workshop – Budgeting Basics Room 103 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Smart Borrower Workshop Room 501 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Liz Galt, a film major at SCC, reads a selection of her original poems during last semester’s Poetry Slam hosted by Solano College’s Floetry club. Another open mic poetry slam will be held in Bldg. 1400 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The top prize is a “mystery bag” and a $25 Applebee’s gift card. To compete, sign up in the student life office in 1400 before Wed. Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. Come prepared to read original love poems.
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♒♓♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑ a presentation you need to give in class, but don’t let your fear let you lose focus. That wit and humor you’re known for is going to have you sailing through it with no problem. You’ll ace it with flying colors. It’ll leave you happy and feeling accomplished, but totally drained at the end of it. You’ll have earned a well deserved rest.
Your best bet is to keep neutral and show that while you understand the issue, you’re not going to take sides. Sure, they may try and sway you to their side but don’t let their sweet talk fool you. Stand your ground, because sometimes, it’s better to be loyal to yourself because at least you know you don’t have a hidden agenda.
so others forget why they were upset in the first place. But in keeping everybody in peaceful harmony, you may be the one who ends up stressed out. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to nothing. There are times that you have to decide which is more important: helping others or helping your sanity.
Scorpio:
it’s “all gas and no breaks” for you lately. Your plate is full to overflowing and you can’t take on one more project, otherwise you’re going to stretch yourself beyond thin. The key word here is: delegate. If there is something you can pass off to someone else to do, then please save your sanity and do so. Don’t unnecessarily strain your nerves. It’ll still get done even if you don’t do it yourself. Don’t nag though, they won’t be so quick to help next time.
reliable person that you are, you may be called on to help in finishing up a project. But your perfectionist nature may rub some the wrong way. Even if you feel as though your way is right, you still need to have an open mind. It could be as clear as day to you what the right path is to take but you run the risk of alienating people if you try to over push your ideas on them.
You have been going through some trials and tribulations, but you have been meeting them head on like only you can. Even with all of the distractions surrounding you, you maintain your focus and you let nothing deter you. That dream job you’ve been thinking about applying for? Go ahead and do it. Have your eye on a raise? Don’t be afraid to go and ask for it. Showing that assertive attitude will get you further.
Libra: You may be
Sagittarius:
Leo: Your loyalty may
approached to help solve a conflict. People tend to gravitate to you because you always seem to show the brighter side of things
Cancer: Seems like Virgo: Being the
get called into question about a matter that you have nothing to do with.
There is always that one friend that wants everybody to coddle and baby, and always take their side, and tell them they’re right all
the time. Well, that’s not how you are. You say what you mean and mean what you say, and you tend to be so brutally honest that it comes off as a bit harsh sometimes. You may get approached by someone needing an ear and some advice, tell them how it really is. Even if it’s hurtful. They’ll thank you and appreciate you looking out for them in the end.
Capricorn:
You’re known for your practical side and for your intense focus on what you want in your life. You may be getting distractions from your home and work life but don’t let that stop you from what YOU want to do. Because you matter. While you’re working on your game plan, don’t shut out the world. You have someone watching you that is just dying to ask your advice and opinion and something important to them. When they finally get up to the courage to ask, open your ears and pay attention. They obviously value your opinion.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Sometimes all you need is a little sunlight. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, depleting your energy and making you feel less than your cheerful self. Gray skies, gray clouds, gray feelings. You ever wonder why at certain times of year you may tend to feel a little worse than usual? You could say you’re depressed, and you’d be right. But there’s a little more to it than that. I’ll be the first to admit that I never really realized that changes in the weather can adversely affect your mood. That is indeed the case. You could call it being depressed, but what you’re really feeling is seasonal affective disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic, seasonal affective
disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, depleting your energy and making you feel less than your cheerful self. Although less often, SAD can also cause depression in the spring or early summer. According to Medline Plus, light therapy plays an integral part in helping to alleviate SAD symptoms. Light
a light therapy box may also therapy is thought to help help with other affect the brain’s types of depreschemicals that sion, sleeping are linked to disorders and your mood. other condiNormally a light tions. I’m a real box is used in big advocate of phototherapy anything natural but if you’re like to help you feel me and are on a better and some limited budget, days there is then just going outside and Kemberlee Jones nothing better than taking a taking a walk for Opinion Editor hike up at Pena even 30 minutes kjones@ will most defisolanotempest.net Adobe to the top of any tower and nitely make the difference. Light just seeing all around. It’s such an endortreatment is safe and has phin high that I forget to very few side effects. Using
be sad or down. If you ignore the signs and symptoms, it could lead to worse things down the road. Mental Health America says to take the signs and symptoms of SAD seriously. These can include suicidal thoughts or behavior, social withdrawal, school or work problems, and substance abuse. As with other types of depression, SAD can worsen and lead to problems if it’s not treated. SAD, just like any other form of depression, can be treated to help avoid complications, especially
if diagnosed and treated before symptoms get bad. There are days when my feelings get so bad that even getting out of bed to find something to eat is too much for me to handle. Where even with the taking of my medicine and forcing myself to do my everyday routine gets difficult. I do know that this particular feeling won’t last forever. As they say, “The sun’ll come out, tomorrow.” And just that thought is enough to make my mood brighter.
campus conversation
Have you had any classes cancelled this semester?
“No, but if I did I would talk to administration.”
“I object to them. I don’t like it.”
-Eric Strong, Jr. Business
-Carissa Demasi General Science
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“No, but one of my classmates has and he said it sucked.”
-Iris Lopez, Major Unknown
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Should colleges have intercollegiate skate competitions? Joy Harris Staff Writer jharris@solanotempest.net
When we think of our favorite collegiate sports, our minds often race to a range of athletic programs that fill stadiums with diehard enthusiasts. For many, basketball, baseball, football, and soccer top the list. But what about non-traditional action sports that are underrepresented in intercollegiate programs? Longboarding, for example, is a street sport that is growing in popularity, yet has not found its place in the intercollegiate arena. Should colleges offer competitions for students who prefer to carve the hills rather than shoot hoops? “I don’t see why not,” says Shon Billingsley, an industrial design major. “It’s something new. It’d be cool!” Longboarding, also known as “sidewalk surfing,” is a variation of skateboarding, which emerged in the 1950s. The two differ in style; however, both longboarding and skateboarding originate from surfing. Initially, skateboarding was just something for surfers to do when the waves weren’t gnarly enough to
ride. Since then, this freewheeling sport has become a popular hobby among teens and young adults. With its growing popularity among the younger crowd, many wonder why more schools do not offer opportunities for skaters to compete. Documented in a 1965 issue of the New York Times is the first intercollegiate skateboarding competition held at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. Students lined the campus walkways to watch three schools compete for the skateboarding championship title. The skaters spent the entire day cruising around campus, weaving in and out of a slalom consisting of two dozen beer cans. At the end of the day, Williams University took home the coveted prize – a hot dog mounted on an aluminum foil plate. Since that first competition at Wesleyan, there have been several other intercollegiate skate competitions; however, longboarding still remains a street sport that has yet to find its way into the ranks of serious intercollegiate athletics. Ultimately, the unanswered question is whether competitive longboarding teams
would draw a sufficient audience to be successful. “I think people would participate,” says Tiahna Green, a biology major. “I have a bunch of friends who skate. Most of them are bored and have nothing to do, so if there was a club or something, I think they might do it.” When asked if they considered longboarding to be a sport, several agreed that it is indeed a sport because of the amount of physical effort it requires. So, if it is, in fact, recognized as a sport, what is hindering colleges from offering it on their campuses? Every major sport that exists today started with amateur leagues, and gradually worked its way up to intercollegiate and professional leagues. Basketball, for instance, was invented in 1891 at the YMCA, but did not become a college sport until roughly the 1920s. Similarly, longboarding in the ‘50s was little more than a beach sport for the idealists of the counterculture. But in 2015, could it be that longboarding is on the verge of its tipping point, ready to be pushed to new heights?
Longboarding Lingo carving - the act of turning back and forth in an “S” shape down a hill as a form of speed control or for fun freeride - a form of downhill skateboarding that is less organized than traditional racing, and focuses more on tricks and technical skill dancing - also referred to as “boardwalking,” dancing is the act of using the longboard as a dance floor. Drop-through, drop-platform, and top-mount longboards (usually symmetrical in shape) are very common in freeride longboard skateboarding. They can be flexible or stiff depending on the riders preference and skill level.
Ultimately, the unanswered question is whether competitive longboarding teams would draw a sufficient audience to be successful.
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how to land an
INTERNSHIP Jasmine Grimes Features Editor
my social media accounts on my resume.
jgrimes@solanotempest.net
Like a job interview, you need to have a strong cover letter or something engaging to say as your intro so that companies remember you. Being memorable is more important than anything, but make sure it will be a positive memory. Research the company before you apply so that you know something about them and can insert some of that into your cover letter. I always made sure to let companies know how excited I was to join them and to say something witty at the end.
Two years ago I learned from one of my mentors that internships are the best way to build your portfolio and get your foot in the door to land a job down the line. In the past two years I have been a part of six different internships, with one them ending in a job offer. Some of the companies were startups who needed help managing everything but couldn’t afford to hire anyone else and figured an intern was their best option, while others wanted to spice up their company by trying to infuse a younger perspective. I began by looking for content writing, blogging, marketing, and social media internships on Craigslist – if you can believe that. A lot of companies will post on the popular site because of its wide demographic and traffic. The first thing I learned is that companies look at your social media accounts and see if you have any material they can look at that’s similar to what the internship entails. No matter what career field you want to go into, before you apply for an internship try to do a few things on your own. Build something if you’re a carpenter, write something if you are a writer, try a new experiment and document it if you’re a scientist, but do something to show that you have an interest in what you’re doing.
Above: Shon Billingsley poses with his pennyboard on campus. Left: A student at SCC displays his elaborately detailed board, which features what appears to be a sea dragon and the words “Land Yachts.” Below: A student scoots past on his way to class. Joy Harris / Tempest
When you walk into a job interview you have a resume; and an internship should be approached the same way. You need to have something to show them. I am a fashion blogger so my blog showed off all of my skills in the areas I want to work. I have videos linked that I have filmed and edited myself, photos that I have taken when I’ve done photo shoots, links to the writing I have done for magazines and other websites, and all of
So now you know that you need social media links, some work and a resume to show employers, a witty cover letter, but you’re probably wondering where the heck you go to find an internship. Craigslist is a great tool to finding internships. Look under “gigs” and choose which section best suits what you want to do. Another good resource is Internships.com. It’s a site that does all of the legwork for you and connects businesses to students seeking internships. Once you land an internship there’s a section labeled “Just Got Hired” that lets everyone know the internship position has been filled and that you were awesome enough to get it. A lot of internships are virtual and can be done at home or wherever you are from your computer. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t land an internship right away, because you’ll likely get rejected four out of five times, but it will make that one time you are accepted so much sweeter. If you keep persevering you will come out on top. Taking on internships has given me the confidence to actually go to school and try to accomplish more. Now my resume looks great, and I can land even more professional jobs because of my vast body of work.
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California now offering BAs Come Fall 2015, Californians can earn bachelor’s degrees at community colleges Luningning de Jesus Staff Writer ldejesus@solanotempest.net
Californians will be able to start earning bachelor’s degrees at a community college as early as Fall 2015, and at a fifth of the cost it takes to do so at other colleges and universities. On Jan. 20, the CCC Board of Governors granted initial approval to 15 community colleges to develop 12 different baccalaureate programs in career technical fields such as automotive technology, aerospace manufacturing, biomanufacturing, dental hygiene and respiratory therapy. Nineteen other community colleges submitted proposals that were not approved, including Solano
Community College, which lost its bid to offer a degree in biotech manufacturing. “These colleges are embarking on a new mission for the California Community Colleges that will expand opportunities in public higher education,” said California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris in a news release. “Students will have a range of programs from which to choose to earn high quality, affordable and in-demand degrees. California employers win too, as they will have improved access to highly qualified candidates in these fields.” California’s baccalaureate pilot program was enacted under Senate Bill 805 in response to a projected shortage of close to
a million workers with a college education by the mid-2020s. The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) estimated that “unless state decision makers implement policy changes to enroll and graduate more students before 2025, only 35 percent of workingage adults will have a bachelor’s degree—in an economy expected to require that 41 percent of its workers be college educated.” California ranks 40th among 50 states in the share of high school graduates going directly to college, with only 55 percent of high school graduates taking college courses after graduation, according to PPIC. A major obstacle is the high tuition cost: $12,192 for the 2014-15 school year at the University of California, for example. Under the pilot program,
students could earn a bachelor’s degree (in a course of study not already offered by UC or CSU) for about $10,000 for the whole program, according to the CCC Chancellor’s Office press release. “SB 850 will expand opportunities for California students by increasing affordable and accessible paths to a four-year degree while also helping veterans and other nontraditional students,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Marty Block (D-San Diego), said in a news release. “This historic and landmark change will also help keep our state a global economy.” On hearing about the program, Reneé Adams, a recent Solano graduate, now working on her B.A. in Psychology at Azusa Pacific University, said that she
would have loved to have had the opportunity to earn her bachelor’s degree at SCC. “Attending college in the community where I live has benefits. It means less commuting. It is affordable. And if I had to do an internship, I would not have to drive for so many miles. It would be great to do my internship in the same community where I live in hopes of gaining employment right here. Tuition, of course, is always an issue to earning any degree, not just a bachelor’s.” It won’t be long before community college students like Reneé will be able to live and work within their community while getting their qualification for high-demand jobs.
SCC denied chance to offer BS program
SCCs proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science not approved by CCC Luningning de Jesus Staff Writer ldejesus@solanotempest.net
Solano Community College’s proposal for a Bachelor of Science in Biotech Manufacturing program was not among those granted initial approval by the California Community Colleges (CCC) Board of Governors for the Baccalaureate Pilot Program enacted under Senate Bill 805. Solano was one of 34 California community colleges, out of 112 in the state, who submitted a proposal last Dec. 19, 2014 to participate in the pilot program. A team representing a wide cross-section of Solano’s administration and faculty put together the proposal
for the biotech manufacturing degree program late last year. Yashica Crawford, Chief of Staff, who was part of that team, said that although Solano did not gain approval at this time, “Our hope is this opportunity for bachelor’s degrees will continue!” James DeKloe, founder and director of Solano’s Industrial Biotechnology program, said that although “the story doesn’t have quite the happy ending I had hoped,” this just gives SCC more time to plan. “We will apply again during the next round when the program expands.” MiraCosta College in Southern California gained approval for its biomanufacturing degree
program, and has been working closely with SCC for the last two decades.
to the perfect weather and beautiful beaches of Northern San Diego County – sigh.”
DeKloe confirmed that there would be opportunities for collaboration between MiraCosta and SCC. “Our students will be able to transfer easily to MiraCosta College in order to earn a BS in biomanufacturing there without losing any units. The MiraCosta program is based on the Solano College program (check the catalog description of their biotech courses - they are EXACTLY ours - we gave our curriculum to them). So, the transfer of our students to their program should be seamless - without a single lost unit. But, the downside is that our students would have to move
Solano has run a successful Industrial Biotechnology program that has trained technicians since 1997, offering both certificate programs and an AS degree. Solano had hoped to offer a seamless transition to an additional two years for students and alumni to build upon their previous degrees to earn a Bachelors. On being asked for his reaction to Solano’s not being included, DeKloe said, “We do not know why they were chosen and we were not. Part of this might be political - their college president was instrumental in convincing
the legislature to do this. Part of it may be political - notice that of the 15 colleges 12 out of 15 were from Southern California (where there are more politicians) and only three were from Northern California.” The state Legislative Analyst’s Office will review the pilot program in 2018 and in 2022, before the program is slated to sunset in 2022-23. At this time, it is not yet clear when community colleges may be invited to apply again. Asked if there was anything that should be done differently, given the opportunity, DeKloe said, “No, if I were to submit it again, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
CALIFORNIA COLLEGES TO OFFER BACHELOR’S Programs that made it through the first step of the approval process are: • Airframe Manufacturing Technology (Antelope Valley College) • Automotive Technology (Rio Hondo College) • Bio-manufacturing (MiraCosta College) • Dental Hygiene (Foothill College and West Los Angeles College) • Emergency Services and Allied Health Systems (Crafton Hills College)
• Equine Industry (Feather River College) • Health Information Management (San Diego Mesa College and Shasta College) • Industrial Automation (Bakersfield College) • Interaction Design (Santa Monica College) • Mortuary Science (Cypress College) • Occupational Studies (Santa Ana College) • Respiratory Care (Modesto Junior College and Skyline College)
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Qhianna Sanchez / Tempest
The newly renovated 600 building includes features like skylights and state-of-the-art technology. The building was also updated with ‘green’ technology designed to save on water and energy usage by the school. 7 600, FROM PAGE 1
the new office space, admiring the natural lighting, colors, and professional look. The expanded boardroom can hold about one hundred people in the audience when set up for a board meeting.
“The furniture is very flexible for the audience side,” said Ines Zildzic, program manager of Measure G from the Kitchell Company. “So if there needed to be tables brought in for either a classroom, or a meeting or if it’s
a community meeting, it’s very flexible.” The boardroom meets current ADA standards, as does the rest of the building, with ramps on either side of the dais where the board sits.
“I am very happy to be here,” said SCC Superintendent-President, Jowel Laguerre. “Because over there we couldn’t see students, and here I only need to turn around and then I will see students passing by, [and] faculty.”
The furniture is very flexible for the audience side
- Ines Zildzic
Alleged attack by SCC basketball players results in arrests, expulsion Staff report Three members of the SCC women’s basketball team were arrested after allegedly attacking and beating another Solano student at a park at an off-campus location, according to media reports. Jai-Nice Robinson, Justice Robinson, and Kiara Beacham were arrested and booked at the Solano County Jail in Fairfield with bail set at $30000 each earlier this month, according to the SF Gate. Five players
sports calendar Jan. 28 Men’s Basketball vs. Los Medanos Solano 5:30 p.m Women’s Basketball vs. Los Medanos Solano 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------Jan. 29
Baseball vs. Taft College Taft 2:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------Jan. 30 Baseball vs. Feather River College Taft 10:30 a.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Contra Costa
in total have been expelled from SCC in connection with this event, SF Gate reported.
team was arrested in December following allegations of domestic violence.
“It is regrettable that these two incidents happened,” said SCC Superintendent-President Jowel Laguerre in the January 21 edition of SP Direct. “Both had a negative effect on all the young people involved.
As a result of these incidents, all student-athletes at Solano are being asked to attend a workshop on “Conflict Resolution” hosted by Karen McCord, professor of psychology and ethnic studies. This workshop will be held Feb. 2, starting at 6 p.m. in room 1738.
Unree Johnson, a member of the SCC men’s basketball
Solano 5:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Contra Costa Solano 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------Feb. 1 Swim Team – Central California Relay Meet Modesto 11 a.m.
Feb. 4 Men’s Basketball vs. Napa Valley Napa 5:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Napa Valley Napa 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------Feb. 5 Baseball vs. College of San Mateo Solano 2 p.m.
Softball vs. American River College Solano 2 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------Feb. 6 Men’s Basketball vs. Merritt Solano 5:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Merritt Solano 7:30 p.m.
---------------------------------------------------------------Feb. 7 Swim Team – Laney Invitational Meet Oakland 10 a.m. Baseball vs. College of San Mateo San Mateo 1 p.m.
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THE TEMPEST n JAN. 28 - FEB. 10, 2015
SPORTS
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Annie Moore works on tennis drills on the Solano Community College tennis courts on Monday Jan. 26. Moore was hitting drills with Michael Fischer Jr., head pro of Cello International Tennis Academy. Fischer says Moore is the number one 4.5 mixed player of northern California.
Solano sports roundup: Women’s hoops still going strong Monique Booker Staff writer sbooker@solanotempest.net
The Solano women’s basketball team defeated Yuba at Yuba Community College Saturday Jan. 24. The score was 75-40, led by Alexis Hines and Miranda Holman, each scoring 12 points, followed by Jenessa Boling and Laura Lawson with 10 points each. In previous games, the Falcons took the win Thursday Jan. 15,against Marin Community College. The score was 76-65. Laura Lawson scored 20 points., Audrie Jones scored 12 points, Jenessa Boling scored 11 points, and Alexis Hines scored 10 points. The Falcons won against Marin despite having lost five players from their roster. On Tuesday Jan. 20, the Falcons lost in overtime to Laney Community College 77-68. They fought a good game, with Laura Lawson scoring 23 points, Alexis Hines 13 points and Nikki Andaya 10 points.
The Falcons cruised through the Bay Valley Conference game on Thursday Jan. 22, against Mendocino. The score was 70-39. Nikki Andaya had 16 points, Jenessa Boling 14 points, Miranda Holman 11 points. “[We’re] very excited about where we are,” said coach Matt Borchert. “We are currently tied for first place and it’s is going to be one of the most exciting Bay Valley Conference seasons,” Borchert said. “Players are good, led by a great group of sophomores that we should look at …Nikki Andaya, Laura Lawson, and Audrie Jones. We have a good chance of having two players on the all-conference team,” Borchert said. The Falcons currently have six return players: Nikki Andaya, Laura Lawson, Audrie Jones, Kai Roberts, Danika Carlisle, and Talia ChampionBenjamin.
Softball looks to extend 9-year winning streak Monique Booker Staff writer sbooker@solanotempest.net
Softball coach Terri Pearson-Bloom said she is very excited about the 2015 softball season. “The team looks good and [we’re] really looking forward to winning the 10th consecutive win in the Bay Valley Conference,” Pearson-Bloom said. Returning players are third baseman Jasmine Hornsby-Edwards, left fielder
softball Danielle Emge, first baseman Jade Bactad and shortstop Aleyna Benipayo, who was also named Player of the Year by the CCCAA. Keep an eye on all returning players and three transfer players: Denali Smith, she’s a pitcher and freshman from West Anchorage High School in Alaska; Brittany Jacobsen, a catcher and a freshman transfer from Washington Community College; and
Stephanie Cello, she’s a second baseman and a transfer from Sonoma State. The teams to beat, PearsonBloom said, are “College of San Mateo, Sierra College and our most difficult team to beat in Conference is usually Yuba College.” “We want to play all the best ranked teams, that’s what makes us the best. Got to play the best, to beat the best, to be the best,” PearsonBloom said.
men’s basketball The Solano men’s basketball team took a loss Thursday Jan. 15 against Marin Community College. The score was 52-86. On Jan. 22 the Falcons won against Mendocino with the score 82-70. Donovan Smith put up an amazing 30 points against the op-
posing team. Koree Cox scored 22 points. On Saturday Jan. 24 the Falcons took a loss to Yuba College. The Score was 83-48. In spite of losing, Koree Cox scored 20 points and Lesion Sewell scored 8 points. --Monique Booker