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THE VOICE OF SOLANO COLLEGE

VOL. 30, NO. 7

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DEC. 4 - JAN. 28, 2013

Unpaid student loans put Solano at risk of losing federal aid

Rachel Sison Features Editor

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Solano College is scrambling to solve the issue of a high rate of unpaid student loans that could endanger eligibility for federal funding in the future.

Solano’s cohort default rate (CDR), which measures the percentage of a school’s students who have defaulted on their student loans, is 31.29 percent.

Schools with CDRs over 25 percent can lose their eligibility for federal student loans and grants.

“We have three years to clean that up,” said Robin Darcangelo, who is Solano’s Associate Dean of Students, Financial Aid, EOPS, and Veterans.

To prevent sanctions, SCC has formed a task force to lower the current cohort default rate.

“This taskforce is looking at many, many different aspects of data, analyzing it right now,” Darcangelo said. “So we’re looking at why students that had loans defaulted and we’re trying to develop some criteria so we can build on the suc-

Solano’s cohort default rate (CDR)

cess plan for students.”

Currently the taskforce is focusing on helping students who are in delinquency status. Delinquency is when a borrower misses a scheduled payment. Being in delinquency means that although students have missed payments they can still be saved before they default. Once a loan goes into default, more serious consequences can occur.

“We have 77 students currently that are delinquent that we’re reaching out to,” Darcangelo said. “To help them get

their loan back in good status, so that they don’t impact our next year rate.”

“Default is a critical place to be for students, because if you are in default you would not be able to receive any more Title IV funding whether it be at Solano or any other college across the nation,” said Darcangelo. Title IV funding includes Federal Direct Loans, Federal Family Education loans, and Pell grants.

Students who default on their loans may be subject to seizure of their wages, disability income, tax refunds, and may lose their eligibility for future loans or Pell grants. It also can impact their credit: students may be denied credit cards, loans, a job, or may be forced to pay a higher interest rate on current loans and credit cards, and pay more for insurance.

According to ASA.org, a private non-profit that helps students manage debt, there are ways for a student to get out of default. These may include paying off the entire loan, entering a loan rehabilitation program, or consolidating out of default. Doing so means that a student can regain their eligibility for financial aid and their wages and tax refunds will not be seized.

What’s your priority? Don’t let new state laws catch you off-guard Deborah Graham Online Editor dgraham@solanotempest.net

Some California community college students may be in for a big surprise next year when they log on to register for classes.

A slew of new state rules are taking effect next year that could mean many students will lose their priority registration if they don’t take certain actions such as declare a major and complete assessments, orientations, and counseling sessions, or have taken over 90 units. The end result may be that many students will find it difficult to get the courses they need.

“Priority registration will be affected this coming fall and some students will lose their priority. They will still be able to take classes but will have to wait until everyone else is registered.”

-Barbara Fountain

The most important change affecting Solano Community College regards priority registration. Barbara Fountain, associate dean of admissions, assessment and scheduling, is the head of Solano’s Student Support and Success Program Task force.

The task force consists of faculty, students,

administrators, and classified staff, whose job is to take the state’s recommendations and figure out how to quickly implement them.

The majority of the recommendations fall under Admissions and Counseling and

instruction. The biggest impact affects priority registration.

“Priority registration will be affected this coming fall and some students will lose their priority. They will still be able to take classes but will have to wait until everyone else is registered. Students who reach 90 units will now lose their priorities,” said Fountain. “Some exceptions are some of the basic skills courses such as English 370 and math 330. I think it is im-portant students understand this is not something Solano College is doing but a mandate from the State. ” Priority registration also affects students 8SEE PRIORITY, PAGE 6

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OPINION Memories belong in the past Tragedy teaches one SCC student to move forward

By Ben Gogna Staff Writer bgogna@ solanotempest.net

Driving to campus on a warm fall day, I was thinking to myself about the things I’ve accomplished and achieved since the car accident I was involved in 11 years ago.

I remember that after work that day, we stopped at a Harley store in SacramentoIt was June 10, a Friday. I remember the temperature had reached 100 degrees.

I remember going over an overpass and then making a left bank turn. I remember a fruit stand coming up on the left called Custards Last Stand.

I dozed off.

I was a passenger in an overloaded white Ford truck. We were carrying roofing supplies and equipment for Sutter Foam & Coating, for a company I worked for when I lived in Yuba City, Calif.

“I am okay living in the present and my goal is to create a great future.”

I remember we were headed back to the shop, traveling from Sacramento on Highway 99, and coming into Knights Landing. It was just around 4 p.m. I remember napping on the way home.

I remember the highway was congested with traffic. With the hot weather and the congested traffic, our vehicle was getting muggy and sticky.

The next thing I remember was waking up in the hospital. I had no clue why I was there or where I was. I just know that I saw my mother’s face and my ex-wife’s face. Our overloaded truck had a blowout, careening off the highway into a telephone pole. I was thrown through the windshield 150 feet. I sustained a severe

campus calendar The Sustainability Advisory Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 3:30-5:30 in room 414.

Dec. 5 SCC horticulture club holiday plant sale 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. building 1000 info: Ken Williams 707975-6856

Veterans seminar Noon- 1 p.m. and 5 p.m to 6 p.m.

Room 1421 Info: 707-864-7105

Priority registration begins for returning and transfer students

Dec. 13

“Home for the Holidays”

Last day of finals

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Dec. 6 SCC horticulture club holiday plant sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. building 1000 info: Ken Williams 707975-6856

Dec. 7 Finals begin SCC horticulture club holiday plant sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. building 1000 info: Ken Williams 707975-6856

Holiday Wordsearch Puzzle

Dec. 12

Solano arts celebration

Raffle, art sale, open house and tour, live music, photos with Santa

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Dec. 16 Winter intersession classes begin Classes offered include: nursing, biology, health education, women’s health issues, history, sociology.

Registration info: 707-8647171 or email: admissions@ solano.edu

Dec. 19

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Open registration begins

Jan. 13 Spring classes begin

Christmas

Caroling

Bells

Hanukkah

Candy Cane

Kwanzaa

Santa

Feliz Navidad

Presents

Mistletoe

Reindeer

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Violent crash induces epiphany 10 years later “For the past ten years, I’ve tried getting in touch with ex-girlfriends, requesting friendships with enemies, anything that could and would help my recall.”

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traumatic brain injury and shattered both shoulders, one broken arm, and nearly lost an eye.

To this day I have no short term memory, and struggle with retaining existing, stored memories.

Today, I decided to write about it. I have grown to a point that my past is my past and that today I will be living to better my future.

Ever since the accident, I wanted and tried my hardest to recall events, people, experiences, and feelings, which took place before my accident. My goal was to

recall as many memories from my past. If I could find anything that could help me recall any of those scenarios, I thought it may help my memory improve.

For the past ten years, I’ve tried getting in touch with ex-girlfriends, requesting friendships with enemies, anything that could and would help my recall. As much as I don’t regret anything I’ve tried and hoped for, today I realized one thing.

Today, I realized I am okay not remembering my entire past. I am okay living in the present and my goal is to create a great future. Spending

time in the past will not help my future. The only thing that will help improve my future is focusing on and preparing myself.

From this day forward, I will focus my thinking on how to improve so that I can create a positive and profitable future for myself and my future family.

I want nothing but the best for myself. If I keep dwelling on my past and only concentrating on my present, who knows what will happen in my future.

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campus conversation

How do you prepare for finals?

“I do a lot of writing and re-writing of exams, doing mock tests, to make sure they fit the mold of what the students should learn and to make sure they convey what I want them to learn.”

-Professor Joel Powell political science

reporter: Mitchel Bobo photos: Dagmar Kuta

“Let my friends borrow all my video games, I cut my hours at work, and try to surround myself with studious people.”

“I don’t sleep. I stay up all night.”

“I’m a last second crammer. It keeps things fresh in my mind.

I might not remember what I’m reading 5 years from now, but I’ll remember it for the test.”

-Andrew Silag business administration

-Crystal Garabedian cosmetolegy/photography

-Shomari Block communications

What’s your favorite thing about the holidays?

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

“Everyone coming together, friends and family, and you get that feeling of togetherness.”

“There are sales! Families getting together, food, gifts, school is out and everyone’s in a good mood.”

“This semester, Ferdinanda Florence. She is really lively and upbeat, and even when the class is being difficult she tries really hard.”

“Watson for calculus. He’s really personal and he gets to know you.”

-Jemina Amatoru biology

-Karla Monroy food science

-Diana Reutova photography

-Lauren Nolasco biology

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SCC’s creative writing club was formed to encourage creative writing in fiction, poetry and short stories, and to have a network of people for constructive criticism. Here is a selection of poetry from members of the creative writing club.

The Whole Shmear

By Elizabeth Campbell

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reat balls of fire,” the Jerry Lee Lewis song balls of light in the sky creating a shower like little droplets of balls left on the tub “Have a ball,” okay I’ll have a round old time balls of gum stacked under bleachers and desks volleyball hit high up in the air bouncing off a disco ball left over from the spring dance beanbags have balls, not beans like the name says tomatoes look like red balls or balloons suspended a gazing ball in my garden mirrors back to me eyeballs in its reflection distortion in the sphere curves, balls are tricky for the pitcher and hitter

“Grow some balls and talk to your boss,” I say punch him in the balls he’ll double over curl up in a ball like a cat in autumn fur balls hacked up a mixture of hair and snot snowballs tossed at each other’s heads a shiny-balled man shaved and waxed

spotting the ball in pool after a break shot behind the eight ball not a good place ball shaped nucleus making a trillion cells microscopic balls sustaining our bodies “You have tiny balls,” I tell my speechless friend a slime ball yells at him in the grocery line

umpire calls “Play ball!” as the game begins you can’t hit the ball with the bat, unless you keep your eye on the ball hitting a grand slam, you win the whole ball of wax.

A Perfect Fit

By Elizabeth Campbell

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Saturation

The t-shirt is worn so that the smooth cotton remains cool in the summer and is especially soft on my breast as I relax at the end of the day without a bra; unhooking it and pulling it out through the armhole in one quick movement.

Exposed highlights on the news channel ask us to change laws should we dare Red Geraniums strong and noble

here’s a hole in my favorite t-shirt.

It’s not that the t-shirt is special in any particular way, other than the way it feels against my skin and the color white that goes with everything and shows stains but is easy to bleach away.

It fits my torso perfectly with enough room to wriggle and close enough to show my form, especially if I roll up the sleeves to the shoulder and show off muscles.

And the tag is not itchy like some of those cheaper t-shirts, who feel like sandpaper is scratching your neck, back and forth, back and forth, until finally you rip it off, grab scissors and cut it out, only to put it back on and realize that what is left is the scratchy part you thought you were cutting out.

The tag disappears into the t-shirt I can’t even feel it, unless I reach back and try and in that case it is hardly even there.

by Elizabeth Campbell

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ed Geraniums strong and noble other flowers can’t compare they flood the earth it’s global

White daises stand at attention-look Naval our government doesn’t think we care they flood the earth it’s global Tones of wrong sound bells evil justified violence policies declare Red Geraniums strong and noble Blue cornflowers, honest—humble stakes raise the flag—saturate our prayer they flood the earth it’s global We’re lost in our garden fungal a man—a woman—citizen beware Red Geraniums strong and noble they flood the earth it’s global

The hole is in the front, right in the center where everyone can see it, and I catch the eyes of people I meet moving down my shirt to that one gapping hole.

I try to place my hand there protecting it from their concerned gaze, the gaze that says she is poor or she is unkempt or she is sloppy or she is a hoarder or she is mentally ill or she is messy or she is unfashionable or she is unaware that she has hole in her shirt and should I tell her.

What I really want them to think is that I am a little eccentric, but not the Howard Hughes type the Warren Buffet eccentricity that says don’t throw away a good, no great, no magnificent t-shirt, just because it has a hole in it.

I go about the task of fixing my favorite t-shirt with thread and needle, carefully poking and pulling through the finite mesh of softness to end with a double knot and snip.

It’s not perfect if you look down at that spot you can see the remnants of the hole, a pucker in the fabric remains, but you can’t see through it anymore and my t-shirt is preserved.

People don’t look down, they just see me and they never have to know that there was once a big hole right in the center.

Last Dance

by Christopher Summers

“I

don’t know about tomorrow, but tonight I’m having fun!”

Guitarist’s words resonate from under a kufi through alcohol stained air Puerto Rico slams on drum Santa Cruise slaps on bass Greece stomps the Hasapiko Wise men dance The Fool Red dress pierces through dancing colors it’s flow makes silk envious

A corpse on a chair five seconds of courage between it and the floor breathe, beat, shake, stand, step, step, turn, meld into a song under the harvest moon

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Vacaville’s Dickey’s offers finger-licking good barbecue

By Deborah Graham Online Editor dgraham@solanotempest.net

The brisket meat overflowed on the sandwich with their thick, rich barbecue sauce dripping down the There is finally a reasonably sides and also included onions, and priced delicious barbeque restaupickles. My waffle fries were burnt rant in Vacaville. I’ve never heard but immediately the young lady at of Dickey’s, but, I’m glad they came the register expedited a new order to town. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for me. I can tell the staff is still opened Sept. 27 and two months acclimating themselves to their new later their lines are still long. store. A couple behind me was upset because one of the I went on a staff members couldn’t Sunday afternoon tell the difference beYou have a thinking I would tween pulled pork and choice of meats beef brisket, so their orbeat the crowd.

Wrong. The line which includes der was incorrect. The was out the door; manager on duty was Texas style however the wait right on top of it. She staff had the line came over immediately chopped beef moving briskly. and fixed their offer Dickey’s Barbeque brisket, mariand gave them a free Pit is a national Big Barbecue Sandwich nated chicken franchise based in as compensation. breast, turkey Texas. I sampled The Mac and Cheese is their variety of the best thing on this breast, polish sauces. The have planet. It is a gooeysausage, pulled cheese piece of heaven. hot and spicy, original, and sweet. pork and ham.

They all were quite The restaurant also good. The spicy offers a free soft-serve had a good kick but not overpower- ice-cream. My only complaint is it ing, the sweet sauce had a hint of only has one flavor, vanilla. It tastes spicy which was confusing my taste like the one at McDonald’s, which buds. The original was a milder isn’t bad for something free. I also version of the sweet. ended up buying a large drink because I wanted to get a Dickey’s Inside the decor is plaid plastic cup. This franchise also sells small covered table cloths, corrugated dessert pies, like pecan and pumpsteel and wood wall decor and kin. They don’t make it but are in a muted television on ESPN. It arrangement with a local bakery. would have been nice to have They have holiday and turkeys that closed caption to see what they you can order on their website: were saying.

Dickey’s.com I had the $5.50 Big Barbecue Sandwich and added two sides.

You have a choice of meats which includes Texas style chopped beef brisket, marinated chicken breast, turkey breast, polish sausage, pulled pork and ham. With so many choices I ended up with the beef brisket, and waffle fries and mac and cheese as my two sides. A heart attack waiting to happen but if I was going out, I was going out with a full stomach and a smile.

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Suisun Valley Review keeps tradition alive Ruben Rangel Staff Writer rrangel@solanotempest.com

Thirty years a tradition and still going strong, SCC’s very own literary magazine The Suisun Valley Review will begin the creation of its 31st edition next spring semester.

As Solano County’s most prominent literary magazine, SCC’s Suisun Valley Review (SVR) is an extension of the creative writing curriculum that gives students the opportunity to produce a literary magazine from publicity to print. The creation of the magazine provides career oriented experience in the world of publishing for students interested in writing, editing, design and the arts while contributing to the local literary community.

“Every class since 1981 has contributed to the voice of this magazine, its collective narrative,” said Michael Wyly, English professor and SVR advisor. “Suisun Valley Review is the legacy of Professor Emeritus Quinton Duval.”

The narrative of SVR, which began nearly a generation ago, is a dedication to an established history, one that’s committed to providing new beginnings. Duval, who passed in 2010, began SVR as a platform for new voices in literature and the arts.

For many who are published in SVR it is their first time being published anywhere.

“It felt great knowing [SVR] meant something to new writers,” said Cory Eisen, past co-editor of SVR. “It’s the first time many around try to be published and it’s like a gate way drug to submitting to other mags.”

For many aspiring writers and artists getting their work published can seem like a daunting task. SCC students are given the unique opportunity to submit their work to a local magazine while experiencing what it takes to bring that magazine to life.

“For students interested in writing it is a must-have tool,” said Sharyn Stever, English professor and past student editor of the magazine. “You learn a lot about publishing - what people think on the other side.”

Dimitri Dumont, past SVR co-editor agrees. “You get the chance to see what goes on behind closed doors, as an artist you see what works and what to consider …

It can reaffirm your direction or let you see things from another view point,” Dumont said. “[Duval] designed this course to teach students the art and value of publishing contemporary poetry and fiction while creating a meaningful, respected literary magazine,” Wyly said. “This is how Quinton would want the magazine to be, because it is good learning and good publishing.”

Every year SVR receives over 1,000 submissions from writers and artists of diverse backgrounds and locations. Students enrolled in English 58 and 59 collaborate to bring a new magazine to the community that combines the distinct character of the works submitted with their own creative vision.

“If we expose ourselves to and understand our traditions, so we learn how to invest ourselves into that larger tradition,” Wyly said. “We change its design by adding to it.”

As a magazine SVR is a lot of things. Not only is it a contribution to the local literary community but also a representation of its personality, its current state and its future – all printed, bound and distributed as one artistic creation.

Suisun Valley Review Spring 2013 Issue 30. Cover art by Cody Eisen

“[SVR] is a horribly interesting class…” said Cody Eisen. “…I recommend this class to all those interested in writing.”

Art department is home for the holidays

New rules change registration 7 PRIORITY , FROM PAGE 1

on probation for a second term. These students will have to have two good semesters before priority comes back. There will be an appeals process in place for those students.

Although priority registration for summer and fall begins late April, by mid-March these students will know if they were negatively impacted. Fountain is hoping that with the information being sent out early that students get a jump on handling any issues affecting their status.

Get a photo taken with Santa during the Solano Community College art department’s celebration Dec. 5 in the 1300 building.

The event, “Home for the Holidays” takes place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes refreshments, a raffle, art exhibit, live music and a “Fair Trade” art sale, above. The “Fair Trade” project allows participants to select any one of over 70 works of art made by faculty, community artists and students from the shelves on display. Take any work of art you like and in its place put something (anything) you feel is of equal value.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit facebook.com/SolanoCollegeArts.

In order to get priority registration, new students will have to complete orientation, assessment and see a counselor to set up an educational plan. They will have to declare a major within the first three semesters of first attending college. The college counseling program will offer a Counseling 101 course this coming spring to help these students get some of their require-ments early. The course will be the first time the department is doing group sessions.

“We are aware of the problems with students trying to get those individual counseling sessions, so with the group sessions, we are hoping to change the way

we do things,” said Barbara Pavao, interim dean of counseling and special services.

Pavao notes those who are in the disability program and have over 90 units will not be affected by the registration changes.

Larry Rodgers, a student with an undeclared major, is over 90 units and is not sure how all these changes may affect him.

“I know I should have a major declared by now but due to illness, I changed my major from computer science to a health-related major,” Rodgers said. “I only wanted an associate degree but my counselor has been working with me to transfer to a four-year college,” Rodgers said.

“Now I have to worry I can’t get the courses I need to complete my major. Seems like the college doesn’t want to work with many of us who have been here awhile,” Rodgers said.

Fountain said the key things students need to remember to avoid losing their priority registration is to stay under 90 units and stay off probation.

For more information on registration priority contact Barbara.Fountain@solano. edu or call 707-864-7113.

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Volleyball sophomore’s go out with a triumphant bang

Falcons Danielle Thelen, Hope Grace, Selina Castro, Janelle Williams, Brittany Smith received individual praise, hugs, flowers and gift bags from head coach Darla Williams during the “Sophomore Night” , Nov. 15, 2013. The Falcons defeated Contra Costa College 3-0 after the ceremony in the Solano gymnasium.

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Carlo Marzan Staff writer cmarzan@solanotempest.net

Solano Community College’s women’s Volleyball team played against the Contra Costa Comets on Nov. 15 in their last home game for the season before the playoffs. In honor of the occasion, Solano celebrated their sophomore players, both of Solano and Contra Costa. Sophomores Danielle Thelen, Hope

Grace, Selina Castro, Janelle Williams, and Brittany Smith were all greeted with signs, flowers and cheers from the crowd as the Solano Falcon’s prepared for their last home game at Solano. Solano defeated Contra Costa in 3-0 sets, enjoying themselves in their last home game at Solano, winning each sets one and two 25-10 and the last set 25-9.

Among the crowd were various friends, fans, and family members, but none of them no more supportive than Thelen’s mother

and father. Thelen’s parents held up a sign and cheered for their daughter whenever she scored, supporting their daughter better than any parent possibly could.

Thelen played as a libero, as opposed to her regular position of outside hitter, in the final set to remember her original position from last year’s season.

playing well together in the beginning, but everything is really coming together now and as long as we stay that we, I think we’ll be good.”

“We are amazingly proud of her.

So far she has lived volleyball” said Thelen’s parents.

“She started from when she was 11 years old to the performance level that she has right now and the confidence she has on the court. It really shows that hard work does pay off.”

The Solano Falcons have now solidified their spot in the NorCal playoffs as the Bay Valley Champions and look to strong going into it.

“I think coach has been here for 11 years. I don’t think she has ever gotten past the first round of the playoffs, but I feel that our chances are really good this year. I feel everybody individually improved a lot this year and we played really well together,” said Williams.

“I think we’re going to have a good chance” said Grace.

“We’re starting to play really well together. Not to say we weren’t

SCC’s volleyball team unexpectedly wraps it up for the season Christine Butler Editor in chief/Sports editor cbutler@solanotempest.net

Scc volleyball secured their Bay Valley Conference title on Nov. 13 beating Alameda college with a 3-0 set, then went on to celebrate their sophomore night by also beating Contra Costa college with a 3-0 set. But only to fall short in

the playoffs getting beat by San Joaquin Delta college. But it wasn’t all bad, although they lost in the playoffs and didn’t get to play in the championships, they recieved their first BVC title in the past seven years. Now is their time to try to create a new streak and continue to be BVC Champions every year.

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#13 Janelle Williams hitting above blockers against Alameda on Wed., Nov. 13, 2013 when SCC volleyball garanteed their Bay Valley Conference title.

BRING IT ON! Enjoli Langley is trying to start a new cheerleading team for the spring 2014 semester Christine Butler Editor in chief/Sports editor cbutler@solanotempest.net

SCC student Enjoli Langley is working on starting a cheerleading team for spring 2014. She’s talked to the school and they’ve approved her to start the team as a club. Langley says she talked to the bookstore and they’ve agreed to donate

a few t-shirts for the team. So far this is off to a good start and now all Langley needs are people who want to join (male and female), and a facilty advisor. If you would like to join or help out please contact Langley at (707) 712 - 8776 or enjolimlangley1@yahoo.com LET’S GO FALCONs LET’S GO!

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Spring 2014 sports getting ready for a new season

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Solano College’s Nikki Andaya passes the ball to another player during a basketball practice drill Nov. 25, 2013.

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Falcon Ryan Sondhi jumps up to make a shot at the Solano vs. Redwoods game, Nov. 16,2013.

Christine Butler Editor in chief/Sports Editor cbutler@solanotempest.com

Spring 2014 is just around the corner and all of the spring sports are getting ready for their season. The spring sports include men’s and women’s basketball, softball, baseball, and swimming/diving. We checked in with our teams to get a quick preview of what will be expected for next semester.

The head coach of the women’s basketball team Matt Borchert said, “The 2013-2014 Solano women’s basketball team is a deep and talented squad. We have two returning sophomores who were all-conference as a freshman and a great recruiting class of new freshman to compliment them this season.”

“We are very excited to begin the season this week to prepare for conference play in Jan. when we will try to win our sixth Bay Valley Conference Championship in the last nine years. This team has a chance to have a very special season,” said Borchert.

The captains will be sophomores Ariel Clay and Denisha Lundy and freshman Danika Carlisle.

John Nagle, head coach of SCC’s men’s basketball team tells us, “I’m very excited for the upcoming season. Our student/athletes are working very hard on and off the floor to maximize their potential.”

“We have a very good nucleus of returning/experienced players and a good group of freshmen. We are preparing for our conference opener on Jan. 2,” said Nagle.

The captains will be sophomores Jacob Keys and Ryan Sondhi.

The head coach of the softball team Terri Pearson-Bloom tells us that she is very excited about the upcoming season.

“Falcon softball has won eight consecutive Bay Valley Conference Championships and we are looking to make the 2014 season number nine!” said Bloom. Their team will be led by sophomore captain Stephanie Chainurux who is a graduate of Vandan High School.

We are also looking forward to seeing the baseball team and swimming team in the spring 2014 season. There are a lot more sports in the spring semester than in the fall semester, so get you homemade t-shirts, signs, rally poms, and get the family together and come out and support SCC’s spring sports!