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Letter to the Editor: Felton Pilate of band Con Funk Shun OPINION ON 2

Specialized class teaches steel drum to SCC music students FEATURES ON 5

Volleyball wins against Alameda Oct. 8 Kemberlee Jones / Tempest

A student plays a set of steel drums during class.

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Celebrated Olympic gold medalist speaks at SCC

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Ruthie Bolton, former WNBA player, inspires students and faculty with her story Ruben Rangel Copy Editor rrangel@solanotempest.net

Self-empowerment and diversity

were celebrated at SCC early this month as the Umoja, Puente, and Ethnic Studies programs gathered to welcome two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA All-

Star turned motivational speaker Ruthie Bolton.

Bolton, a USA Basketball Female of the Year and member of the Women’s Basketball Hall

of Fame, spoke about her journey from collegiate underdog to Olympic gold medalist to remind those attending that the most pivotal moments of their lives can

occur in the beginning of their own journeys.

“When you set your mind to something, that burning passion, 8SEE BOLTON, PAGE 6

Music alive and well at Solano Deborah Graham Staff Writer dgraham@solanotempest.net

A new event at Solano brought music, food, and demonstrations to the cafeteria Oct. 8, courtesy of the Black Student Union and African American Scholars.

It was the first time that members of the newly formed Musicians Live club performed for a large audience.

Annemarie Espinas, president of Musicians Live, put the word out during club promo week in September about the club and event. She was surprised at the large response to join the club.

“The club is made up of about 70 student musicians from Solano College. We are a club at Solano College whose primary purpose is to enhance the live performance skills of musicians seeking guidance,” Espinas said. “We are always looking for new members,” she added.

“I have loved singing and playing instruments for a long time, they are my passion,” said musician David Hayward in between sets. “I think Autumn Bliss turned out very nice.”

The duo group Honey Gold and Britty, student rapper Nako, and the band Fernandez also performed during the event.

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The band Fernandez, which plays predominantly rock music, plays during the Autumn Bliss event.

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The young campus calendar the drugged Wed Oct. 22

ASSC student government meets Tuesdays at noon in room 1421.

Wed Oct. 15 How to write a UC personal statement: workshop noon- 1 p.m., room 402

Thu Oct. 16 Last day to petition for degree/certificates How to write a UC personal statement: workshop 10 a.m. -11 a.m. room 402

Meet a Sac State transfer rep Bldg. 400 Counseling 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Thu Oct. 23 Sonoma information session on earning a B.A. in Liberal Studies Vacaville Center, room 705 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Workshop: How to write a UC personal statement noon - 1 p.m., room 402 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Cat Club fundraiser bldg. 1400 quad 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” SCC theater, 7 p.m.

Fri Oct. 17 ASSC funding requests

Fri Oct. 24 “Little Shop of Horrors,”

due by noon

SCC theater, 7 p.m.

Sat Oct. 18 Sat Oct. 25 “Bunko Goes Pink” breast “Little Shop of Horrors,” cancer fundraiser Bldg. 1400, cafeteria starts at 2 p.m.

College Fair Solano Town Center 1350 Travis Blvd., Fairfield noon to 4 p.m.

Mon Oct. 20 Horticulture club meeting

SCC theater 2 p.m and 7 p.m.

Sun Oct. 26 Last day to drop a full term class with a W “Little Shop of Horrors,” SCC theater 2 p.m and 7 p.m.

Mon Oct. Tue Oct. 21 27 6 p.m., 1000 building

Meet a Brandman University rep Bldg 400, counseling 10:30 a.m. to noon

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The use of drugs has been prevalent for as long as can be remembered. From LSD and marijuana in the 1970’s to meth and heroin today, people have dabbled or sometimes fallen into a world that very few seem to be able to control or even make it out alive.

So what does that mean for the college student who may, at the end of a long day of classes, spark up a joint to mellow out? Or for one who likes to let loose at a party at the end of the week and snort a few lines of coke?

For those able to control their use in some way, they may think it might does not mean anything. They only do it every now and then or they may only do it socially, which is why they may think it’s not much of an issue. “I’m just blowing off some steam,.” some may say, or, “I don’t have a problem. I can stop anytime I want to.”

But let’s face facts. Even just that little bit, to some, can cause their lives to spiral out of control.

Nearly half of America’s

...Let’s face facts. Even just that little bit, to some, can cause their lives to spiral out of control.

By Kemberlee Jones Staff Photographer kjones@solanotempest.net

5.4 million full-time college students abuse drugs or drink alcohol on binges at least once a month. While alcohol is by far college students vice of choice, the use of marijuana and prescription drugs has been steadily on the rise since the mid 1990’s, according to a study from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. This study also found that college aged students have a higher rate of dependency on these substances than anybody else.

Prescription drug use is starting to become the seeming norm these days.

It’s as easy to get them as going to the doctor and telling them you hurt yourself.

More people died last year from overdosing on

prescription drugs than in car accidents. But that hasn’t stopped the use from skyrocketing over the last 20 years from 5 million people to 45 million.

The Clinton Foundation reported that between 1993 and 2005, the use of prescription drugs among college students went up, with the use of such drugs as OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet rising by 343 percent while the use of stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall increasing by 93 percent.

How are these students acquiring these drugs? Sometimes it’s as easy as going in their parent’s medicine cabinet. The buying and selling of prescription drugs has risen.

Because sometimes in order to feed the habit, you need to sell your habit. In this day and age of the internet, buying pills is simply a mouse click and credit card number away, mak-

ing it even easier to obtain them without a doctor’s written consent.

The dependency of college students on prescription drugs, alcohol, and marijuana is something that all college students should be aware of, if not concerned about. Be aware of your classmates: if someone seems hyped up, drunk, or totally high, consider if they are being safe to themselves, as well as others around them. If one of your friends is going to the hospital to get their stomach pumped every other weekend, talk to them. College should be a time for learning and fun, not potentially life-threatening addictions.

If you or someone you know may be addicted to drugs or alcohol, call SAMHSA, a toll-free, confidential hotline for English and Spanish speakers at 1-800-662-4357.

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letter to the editor Class meets famous musician Editor, Felton Pilate honored my MUSC 052 class Oct. 7 with an impromptu lecture on sound recording. A Solano College Music Department graduate himself, Mr. Pilate has been a famous record producer, recording engineer, musician and singer for decades.

His long list of truly impressive credits include MC Hammer, E-40, and The Addams Family Movie Theme, and he currently has a hit single on the R&B charts in England with the song “Your Night,” by his band Con Funk Shun.

their seats” and learned a lot, “straight from the horse’s mouth.” Thanks Felton!

Readers may be interested to know that I am currently growing Solano College’s sound recording related program, developing two Commercial Music majors, and beginning offering a wide array of new recording and music business businessrelated classes beginning this fall.

Thanks!

--Matthew P. Dudman, Esq. JD/MBA, Professional Recording Engineer and Solano College Instructor

Above: Felton Pilate speaks to Matthew Dudman’s music class Oct. 7.

His recordings have sold well into the tens of millions. Students were “on the edge of

Left: Pilate and Dudman Matt Dudman photos

campus conversation reporter: Jasmine Grimes photos: Dagmar Kuta

Would you choose to participate in a four year degree program at Solano if it was offered?

If yes, what would your major be?

“I would. Solano is a really great school despite its reputation. I would choose a business degree because it’s more versatile.”

“Yeah. I would probably take psychology.”

-Megan Jurado, Business Administration

-Marissa Sopp, Undeclared

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“Probably not, it’s because I would want to transfer to a state college.”

“Yeah I would. My major would be computer science and engineering.”

-Taylor Moore, Business Administration and Marketing

-Ceaser Gonzalez, Computer Science and Engineering

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THE VOICE OF SOLANO COLLEGE

Dagmar Kuta editor-in-chief

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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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features editor: Christine Butler online editor: Christine Butler photo editor: Steve Reczkowski

faculty adviser: Samanda Dorger

“I don’t really trust Solano right now. I’m in the theater department and I’m not even taking any classes right now... The theater department is really going down. That’s really the main reason I’m here. My major would be theater.”

-Levi Duncan, Theatre

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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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music

A sense of rhythm

This

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The class of about ten musicians play a tune with steel drums.

SCC music class bangs out great sounds Kemberlee Jones Staff writer/photographer kjones@solanotempest.net

Quick! Think of the best song from The Little Mermaid. First of all, if you didn’t think of “Under the Sea,” you should really rethink your musical taste. Secondly, that signature sound of the opening is courtesy of a special instrument called the steel drum, which has a class dedicated to it here at Solano.

On the outside, room 1245 looks as unassuming as the others on campus. But, behind those doors you’ll experience the sounds of Bob Marley, Carlos Santana, and Tito Puente. For 20 years, the Steel Drum Band has been serenading the halls of 1200 building at the Solano, with instructor Derek Smith playing the lead.

Derek Smith first discovered the steel drum while attending Humboldt State University. With a musical background in drumming and guitar, he very quickly excelled at

playing this instrument. He came to Solano 4 years ago to take over the program from Walt Mikolajec, who headed the class before him.

This little known class has had the privilege of playing here in the theatre and within the community. Though small in number, they are big in talent. This group of people from all ages and walks of life, come together and make beautiful music. Students range from a lot of experience with music to virtually none. Even me, who has never

played an instrument before, learned a song within minutes. Then when class started, they gifted me and a friend and played a few songs for us. You could just see the enjoyment on their faces for what they were doing. You could just feel the energy in the room. I couldn’t stop moving once they started playing.

The steel drum class meets Wednesday’s from 6-8:50 p.m., and will be performing a concert in the theatre Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

art

Printmaking students enliven cafeteria with new mu Ruben Rangel Copy editor rrangel@solanotempest.net

Some students are taking the campus’ appearance into their own hands.

Beginning last semester, printmaking students have been creating murals to decorate the cafeteria. Their latest work is a collage celebrating the upcoming SCC theatre production “Little Shop of Horrors”. The mural started during the first week of the semester as a collaborative project in the art department.

“The art department is extremely collaborative,” said printmaking instructor Jeanne Lorenz. “ ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ will be such a cool show with such cool images. We took the idea and ran with it.”

The play, originally based on an off-Broadway play and feature film of the same name, focuses on a hapless florist who harbors a gigantic man-eating plant.

“We all thought it was a great idea,” said art major Arthur Jackson. “We wanted it be botanical but also creepy. We didn’t want it to be pulled directly from the play or to be cartoon-y... We wanted there to be a push and pull between beauty and horror.”

The mural combines various printmaking methods including lithographs and relief printing and features each student’s take on a carnivorous plant. The dynamic display of color is much needed, according to the printmakers.

“Fifty shades of gray is not going to create any inspiration for anybody,” said Jackson of the cafeteria’s typical decor.

“I am always a fan of more art everywhere,” said Susie Lewis-Powers, a student in the printmaking class. “I like art in the cafeteria. It’s a hangout space for many groups of students.”

“The mural reminds people to let loose - be who you are,” said Brent Manuel, a high school teacher enrolled in the printmaking course. “Showing student work is key to the environment and culture of a school, the environment and brilliance of what students can do.”

The printmakers hope to soon include letterpressed prints and screen prints in addition to the other prints currently on display with a goal of expanding it from the floor to ceiling.

“We’re still working on it,” said Sophia Franson. “Stay tuned, it’s going to get better.”

As for the play, mark your calendars for opening day Oct. 24.

One side of the unfinished student m

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science and fantasy

Mythical creatures are real

Romero Garcia Staff writer

rgarcia@solanotempest.net

Mother Gaia is a fantastical place full of many more mysteries than we may realize. The magic of our world goes woefully unnoticed as we go about our daily, busy lives. There are fantastical creatures that we ignore every day, whose magic we don’t realize. Imagination has left us and the magic of myth and fairytales has gone. In a materialistic, scientific world we scrutinize with a harsh eye and scoff at the musings of children about dragons and unicorns. We say to them they do not exist but we do ourselves a disservice when the spirit of our imagination is stifled by our adult minds. Allow me to rekindle the wonders of our world by revealing to you that contrary to popular belief, dragons, unicorns, vampires and fairies do, in fact exist!

Here be dragons

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s drum was marked so the player knows which note to hit.

The dragons of our world are not as big, nor do they fly or breathe fire as the stories tell but they sure do have a vicious bite. In fact, the bite of this dragon is toxic and a scratch alone from a dragon tooth may prove fatal as the deadly bacteria from its saliva does its work. According to National Geographic, The Komodo dragon, the largest monitor lizard on the planet, claims its domain over the small cluster of Indonesian islands. Growing to as big as 3 meters long, they have been known to make meals out of men!

Oh look, a unicorn Real ‘unicorns’ aren’t quite as we imagine them. In fact, they live in the sea! The narwhal is a sea unicorn of sorts with its glorious uni-horn.

Their horn, in fact, is actually their tooth which grows right out of their upper lip! Ouch! What is the horn used for? Scientists are not exactly sure but surmise it may be used for mating rituals of sorts, according to National Geographic. As for me, I think it can cure disease and sickness, but further testing is needed.

It sparkles!

Vampires are the creatures of the night that slink and creep and drink your blood. The most prominent of these dark prowlers, drinkers of fine vintages, are the vampire bats of South America. However, they don’t exactly prefer the blood of humans, but the blood of cattle. Their saliva secretes an anticoagulant called Draculin to keep the blood flowing during feeding, studies show. These little guys may not have dark powers or transform but their legendary taste for blood persists.

It’s a fairy!

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A quick close-up of the variety of steel drums.

ural

Fairies are still very real and you probably see them flitting about every day. Also known as butterflies, they inhabit many areas around the world and are renowned for their grace and beauty. Their “pixie dust” is in fact the scales from butterfly wings. These scales are used for colorcollege tHeatre ing, for mating,solano camouflage or body temperature regulation presents according to a How Stuff Works article.

The world may not seem as unfamiliar as it once was. With the advent of science and understanding many of our childhood myths have been debunked or brought to light. However, the reality we choose to see is just one window with which we look through. I hope what you take away from this is, perhaps, another window.

theatre

“Little Shop of Horrors” opens Oct. 23

directed by dyan mcbride

What: “Little Shop of Horrors” Inspired by Roger Corman’s 1960 film of the same name, this rock musical version of Little Shop of Horrors by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman premiered Off Broadway in 1982.

It had a successful run on Broadway and in London’s West End, eventually inspiring a film version by veteran puppeteer Frank Oz. Dagmar Kuta/Tempest

mural in the SCC cafeteria.

Who: Directed by Dyan McBride Where: Solano College Theatre When: -Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. -Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

-Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. -Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. -Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. -Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

book and lyrics by Howard asHman music by alan menken -Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. -Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.

Matinee Evening and 7 p.m. performances performances at 7 p.m.

How much: General Oct.admis24, 25, 26,$12 30, 31 sion: $15, $10 students, Nov. 1, 2 seniors/military

at 2 p.m.

Oct. 25, 26 Nov. 1, 2

Students: $10 Solano College Theatre The man eating plant.

Seniors/Military: $12 4000 Suisun Valley Road General: $15 Fairfield, CA 94534

Tickets @ brownpapertickets.com and @ the door

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Former Sacramento Monarchs player Ruthie Bolton motivates SCC students 7 BOLTON, FROM PAGE 6

you’ve got to pursue that,” she told the crowded student center lobby with over 60 in attendance. “I encourage you not to walk away from your dreams.”

Board of Trustee members Rosemary Thurston and A. Marie Young were also present as Bolton provided a message that centered on perseverance, motivation, and dedication.

“It was just what I needed to hear, it made me a lot stronger,” said Carol Taylor, an Umoja program member to whom Bolton personally gave a copy of her book ‘A Ride of a Lifetime’ after Taylor spoke to Bolton of her newfound inspiration. “Her words touched my heart, [they] hit the nail right on the head.”

After her speech, Bolton answered questions while allowing members of the crowd the rare opportunity to touch what only few are destined to own - Olympic gold. Though Bolton has met such suc-

cess, she believes her life’s purpose is to help others.

“As much as I love the game of basketball, to me, changing lives is what motivates me,” Bolton said. “If I am only remembered for being a basketball player, I believe that I will have failed my job on this planet.”

Those in attendance stayed after the speech to share personal stories, receive advice and take photos.

“I admire her faith, her courage, and her will to press forward,” said communications major Jefferey Marshall. “I felt her pain, her words of encouragement and her ability to persevere through it all.”

“Instead of making excuses make a way,” Bolton told the audience.

“Whatever your journey is, you write the story.”

SPEAKER SERIES - Bolton is the second in a series of speakers for the Puente, Emoja, and Ethnic Studies programs

Dagmar Kuta / Tempest

- Judge Wadie Thomas, a juvenile and family court judge in Douglas County, Nebraska, will present two lectures on the Solano Community College main campus Oct. 21. The lectures, titled “Journey to the Bench,” 11 a.m. to noon, and “Family Violence,” 1 to 2:15 p.m., will be held in the back half of the cafeteria of the 1400 student center building.

The event is sponsored by Solano’s ethnic studies program, the Umoja and Peace clubs, and the African American Male Scholars. For more information call Karen McCord (707) 864-7000 ex 4428 or email karen.mccord@solano. edu .

Bolton speaks to members for the Umoja, Puente, and Ethnic Studies programs earlier this month.

Food, jams, and karate featured at new event 7 MUSIC, FROM PAGE 1

The event also featured a fundraiser by the Black Student Union, karate exhibitions by the karate club, and poetry readings by Armando Quiros and Eric Gates.

According to Lorenzo Hays-Phillips, SCC alumni advisor and one of the coordinators for Autumn Bliss, Musicians

Live accomplished what the spirit of the event was about.

“All the participants did a phenomenal job. The music, the food, the poetry readings, and the karate exhibitions were able to showcase the talents of all the clubs. It was a great turnout,” Hays-Phillips said.

Deborah Graham / Tempest

Members of the karate club show off their moves at Autumn Bliss.

“I like the music the best, I think it brings everything together,” said Amy Reid, nursing student, as she juggled a spaghetti plate in one hand and her school books in the other. “I am ready to sit down and listen to some more music, bring it on!”

Deborah Graham / Tempest

Spaghetti, fried chicken, and salad were available during the event.

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Third annual golf invitational raises $25,000 for Solano sports teams

Oct 17 Fresno Fresno 4 pm * Oct 21 Contra Costa Fairfield 3:30 pm * Oct 24 Mendocino Fairfield 3:30 pm * Oct 28 Napa Valley College Napa 4 pm * Oct 31 Marin Kentfield 3:30 pm * Nov 4 Yuba Fairfield 3 pm * Nov 7 Folsom Lake Fairfield 3 pm * Nov 12 Los Medanos Fairfield 3 pm Nov 22 Regional Playoffs Round 1 TBA TBA

Christine Butler Features/Online editor cbutler@solanotempest.net

The 3rd Annual “Tee Off for Athletics” golf invitational took place Friday, October 3, 2014 at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo. The tournament was the primary annual fundraiser for the Solano College athletic department. 122 golfers participated and the tournament raised approximately $25,000.

Proceeds will provide direct support for SCC athletic teams, as well as sports medicine and the dance department. The teams benefited are baseball, mens and womens basketball, womens soccer, softball, swimming/ diving, and womens volleyball.

women’s soccer games

* Indicates a Bay Valley Conference- Bay Division Game

women’s volleyball games

Steve Reczkowski / Tempest

Scott Ota, SCC webmaster, tees off at hole 15, the Casino Hole, during the 3rd Annual Golf Invitational Tee Off for Athletes fundraiser.

The novelty hole offered a chance to double your money by landing your ball in a marked circle on the green; otherwise, the money went to the SCC athletics fund.

*Oct 15 Oct 17 *Oct 22 *Oct 24 *Oct 29 *Oct 31 *Nov 5 *Nov 7 *Nov 12 *Nov 14

Laney College Alumni Game Los Medanos College Napa College Conta Costa College BYE Yuba College College of Alameda Marin College Laney College

Oakland Fairfield Pittsburg Napa Fairfield

6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm

Marysville Oakland Fairfield Fairfield

6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm

*Indicates a Bay Valley Conference- Bay Division Game

Solano ties Chabot 3-3 in women’s soccer

Steve Reczkowski Photo Editor

sreczkowski@solanotempest.net

The Solano College Falcons women’s soccer team battled the Chabot College Gladiators at home, Oct.1. The Falcons drew first blood with a goal scored by midfielder Jordan Lewis within

the first two minutes of the match.

The teams scored back and forth with Solano’s two additional goals

by Falcon forward Sydney Sjoberg by the end of the first half, leaving the teams tied 3-3. Both teams shored up their defense for the second half and visibly fatigued players left the field status quo at three all.

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Gladiator left wing Anai Rodriguez trips up Falcon midfielder Jasmine Calderon during a soccer game against the Chabot Gladiators on the main campus, Oct. 1, 2014, in Fairfield. Solano tied Chabot 3-3.

Steve Reczkowski/Tempest

Falcon midfielder Darian Ser attempts to steal from Gladiator defender Shalma Duval during a soccer game against the Chabot Gladiators on the main campus, Oct. 1, 2014, in Fairfield. Solano tied Chabot 3-3.

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Solano Falcons continue their winning streak

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Falcon outside hitter Jeanna Smith (center) reacts with teammates after making an unlikely save at a Bay Valley Conference volleyball game against College of Alameda.

Women’s volleyball team defeats Alameda 3-0 Staff Report

SCC women’s volleyball team keep the ball rolling with a head of steam in the Bay Valley Conference.

The lady falcons defeated the Alameda College Cougars on October 8, winning the game 3-0 sets 5-12, 25-20, 25-20. Brianna Krystek led the team with 13 kills and 27 total attempted. The win put Solano on a 10 game win streak and 6-0 for the Bay Valley Conference. Solano Community College will host an alumni game on October 17 at 6 p.m.

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

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