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3Get your priorities in order: Are Jordan’s shoes really important? OPINION ON 2
College Life: Expectation vs. Reality FEATURES ON 4
Falcons volleyball wins against Napa College Storm
TEMPEST ASSC gets new adviser for 2014 Dagmar Kuta / Tempest
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Rischa Slade, director of student life, poses for a portrait outside the 1400 building.
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Rischa Slade brings insight and experience to her new job as ASSC adviser Deborah Graham Staff Writer dgraham@solanotempest.net
When you walk into her office you are greeted with a warm smile and a ready ear. This is part of the “open door” policy that new director of Student Life Services and Associated Students Solano College adviser, Rischa Slade wants the Solano College community to know. “This is by no means a 40-hour-a-week job,” Slade said. “This job involves more than doing ASSC work and student leadership. I am here 24 hours to serve and provide all the assistance I can,” Slade said. Slade, an El Cerrito native, graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and
later earned a juris doctorate from Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. Slade has worn many hats in her life, including administrative assistant to the Umoja program last year. She also works tirelessly giving back to the community. She comes from a varied background in community services, which includes her involvement with the Vacaville City Council and her association with Child Haven, Opportunity House, and Heather House. Dena Hudson, the administrative assistant in the student life office, said that despite Slade’s busy schedule Slade always finds time to assist her with any problems that may arise in the office. “Rischa has really brought her expertise and experience to student services,” Hudson said. “If there is anything I need
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she is always willing to help, no matter how busy she is. She is the go-to person,” Hudson said. Shantai Thames-Russell, a student worker for the student life office, concurs. She sees how tirelessly Slade works to ensure every student’s needs are met. “Dr. Slade gives above and beyond for the students. Sometimes students will come in just to vent and she is always there to listen,” Thames-Russell said. Slade, whose days are filled with conferences and meetings, grabs her purse and says, “No matter how stressful certain days are, I wouldn’t trade any of these positions in for the world.” “I have a drive to never give up and loyalty to anything I do,” Slade said.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt
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OPINION
Get your priorities in order Make sure you’re able to afford textbooks before you lace up
campus calendar
Oct. 1 Financial aid workshop VV Center Rm. 208 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 2 Financial aid workshop Bldg. 500 Rm. 501 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Oct. 3 Third annual golf invitational 1095 Hiddenbrooke Parkway Vallejo 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 Student success workshop exclusively for veterans, active-duty, and reservists: Study Skills Room 1421 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Badminton Club- open gym; equiptment provided Main Campus $2 at the door 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oct. 8 SSU Admissions Workshop Main Campus 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oct. 9 Student success workshop exclusively for veterans, active-duty, and reservists: Study Skills room 1421 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Oct. 15 Fall 2014 Job and Internship Fair Main Campus 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct. 16 Last day to petition for degree/certificates
Oct. 18 Bunko Goes Pink Main Campus 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct. 20 Horticulture club meeting 6 p.m., 1000 building
Oct. 21 Financial Aid literacy workshop Bldg. 500 Rm. 501 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Michael Jordan is one of the most iconic basketball players in the world. His shoes make him that much more iconic. Jordan shoes constantly re-release every year with a number of different pairs that come out from the I-XXIII collection inspired by his number (23) and people go crazy over these shoes. People have a passion for collecting the shoes and they have sentimental value. Some people, myself included, buy shoes that we like but only when we can afford them. Others actually buy these popular shoes to show them off and get attention for having the shoes everyone is talking about and wants. But how much does that attention cost and how does it affect your life? I’ve been at Solano Community College since the fall of 2010 and I’ve met lots of people who spend their tax refunds and financial aid on popular sneakers. Instead of missing out on a shoe, they end up missing out on an education because they don’t have gas money to get to class or they’re not focusing on their school work because they’re too busy trying to figure out how to get these shoes. Business major Alex Taluslk is one of the few people in this generation who realized that you should only buy these almost $200 shoes if you really like them and have the extra money for them. “I buy them because they’re nice and I grew up watching basketball,” Taluslk said. “I don’t try to get as many pairs as I used to because it is kind of a waste of money if you don’t wear them.”
Instead of missing out on a shoe, they end up missing out on an education because they don’t have gas money to get to class. Christine Butler Features editor cbutler@solanotempest.net
Some people have so many pairs that they don’t have to worry too much about trying to get the money to buy them because they could just sell and trade the shoes they already have and aren’t attached to getting the next shoe. “I have about 70 pairs of sneakers and 90 percent of them are Jordans,” said communications major Christopher Sandoval. “I buy them because I like them and have a connection between the shoes and the athlete that wears them,” Sandoval said. “If there’s a shoe coming out I really want and can’t afford it, I sell other shoes or trade them to be able to acquire another,” Sandoval said. “And if I don’t want to sell or trade any of my shoes, then that shoe I want will go on my list to try to get down the line, some other time.” “Shoes aren’t going anywhere, they may cost more but if I really want it I’ll get it later on.” That’s called using your head and
thinking smart. You don’t have to waste your financial aid or taxes on these shoes to get attention. Pay your bills first and then worry about what shoes you want and how you’re going to get them. My closet consists of sneakers and heels, and lots of different boots. I buy popular sneakers because I like the way they look and feel, but I don’t try to get every pair. I have about eight Jordans and I only buy them after all of my bills are paid and I am able to have enough extra money to get the shoes and still have money left over. Today’s generation is so caught up on popularity and status that they don’t think about the consequences of spending all their money on these shoes. My advice to sneaker lovers is to stop and think about everything going on in your life before buying those new popular shoes. If everything is in order and you have extra money to spend on yourself, then have fun and make sure to put an alarm on so that you can be first in line at Foot Locker. If you’re not able to do that, take care of the more important things in your life first and worry about sneakers later.
Oct. 23 Sonoma Information Session Vacaville Center room 705 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 26 Last day to drop a full term class with a “W”
Oct. 31 Halloween!
Financial Aid workshop Bldg. 500 Rm. 501 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SCC fundraiser is Oct. 3 Solano Community College hosts its annual SCC golf tournament Oct. 3 at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo. This event is the primary annual fundraiser for the SCC athletics department. Tickets are $150 per player, which includes green fees, cart, lunch, awards dinner and auction. The event also features a hole-in-one contest with a $20,000 cash prize. Other prizes include a Methord putter, Footjoy DNA shoes and a Nike Covert driver.
correction In our May 7, 2014 edition of the Tempest, in an article entitled “Clay comes to life,” the sculpture at left was incorrectly attributed. The sculpture was created by artist Melody Nix.
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OPINION
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VOICE YOUR OPINION
A proposed bill could affect the outcome of sexual assualt on college campuses in California A possible bill in California legislature requires that governing boards of each CSU, UC, and community college campus “adopt and implement written procedures or protocols to ensure that students, faculty, and staff who are victims of sexual assault on the grounds or facilities of their institutions receive treatment and information, including a description of on-campus and off-campus resources,” according to SB-967. SB-967 requires colleges in California to expand their rules, regulations, and definitions of sexual assault, and offer help to students, faculty, and staff who have been assaulted. The bill includes an extensive definition of sexual assault, which boils down to this: affirmative consent must be given by all parties involved continuously throughout the act. This means that if one person wants to move on to the next base, both parties must verbally consent. The “It’s On Us” campaign announced by President Obama earlier this year asks college students to pledge against rape, and to make a commitment to help those who appear to be in need or danger on campuses across the country. A federal commitment to making campus assault stop is a great step. According to this campaign, nearly 20% of females are sexually assaulted during their college experience, and only about 12% of these incidents are reported to officials. According to The Washington Post, 45% of schools with more than 1000 students reported no sexual assaults in the last 5 years. Tracey
We need to keep these events from becoming a normality.
Dagmar Kuta Editor-in-chief dkuta@solanotempest.net
Vitchers, a spokesperson for Students Active For Ending Rape (SAFER), said that “It’s unreasonable to think any school has zero sexual assault or crime,” in an interview with The Daily Beast. Surprisingly, many Californians are against this law, saying that SB-967 will make it easier for males to get convicted of rape or sexual assault. A commenter named “Tudor” posted on CNN’s covering of the law, saying, “While at it, make sure you have the consent in ‘writing’ and notarized; oral consent might not be valid.” Critics of the law seem to think that affirmative consent is difficult to obtain, when supporters claim that a simple “yes” means exactly that: “yes”. As this generation is becoming more and more involved with politics and social justice, we begin to see the problems that have been present throughout our lives. Several cases have
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made headlines across the nation in the past few months, including the Isla Vista killings, when an angry UCSB student decided to shoot up areas surrounding the campus after females rejected his advances, and the rape of Emma Sulkowicz, who is retaliating Columbia University by carrying the dorm mattress on which she was violated around campus until her rapist is expelled. We need to keep these events from becoming a normality, and work against assault on college campuses. SB-967 is currently awaiting signature by Governor Jerry Brown. If you have been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-6564673, or visit RAINN.org for online services. All interactions will remain anonymous until you decide otherwise.
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How many pairs of Jordans do you have? What do you like about them? What is the most you’ve spent?
“I have about 30 pairs of Jordans. I love the player and they’re comfortable. The most I ever spent was $275 on my Concord 11’s.”
“I have 3 pairs of Jordans. The most I ever spent was $200 for my Space Jam 11’s.”
“I have 6 pairs of Jordans. I like them because they look nice and they’re comfortable. The most I ever spent was $300 on Bordeaux 7’s.”
“I have 8 pairs of Jordans. I like them because they’re comfortable, stylish, and it’s my favorite brand. The most I ever spent was the normal retail price.”
“I have 6 pairs. I just buy whatever I like. The most I spent was $200 on my Concord 11’s.”
-Jenessa Boling nursing
-Aaron Green undeclared
-Miguel Avila criminal justice
-Krisian Montgomery special education
-Dalana Bluford political science
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Jasmine Grimes Staff writer jgrimes@solanotempest.net When kids are little, college seems like the experience of a lifetime. Elders are always telling hilarious, charming, or sweet stories about their times in college creates this image of a perfect place. As we grow older, college becomes an escape, a way to get away from the people you have known forever, and meet tons of new ones. However, once we finally get out of high school and into secondary school, it seems… different. In our heads college is this magical place where we’ll figure out exactly who and what we want to be in life, but that’s not always what happens. “I thought people would be different than high school, but really everyone’s older and has less money,” said SCC student Aurora Allshouse. “I thought college would be harder than it is,” said Maye Saeteurn. If you’re just starting out, than you probably still live at home, you may or may not have a car, and the freedoms that you thought you’d have when you walked onto campus don’t yet exist. For some of us, college isn’t exactly what we expected it would be, so we compiled a list of college expectations that didn’t quite live up to the reality.
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xpectation: “All those movies about college parties really prepared me for having the time of my life! Bring it on.”
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xpectation: “I’m not going to be one of those slobs who just wears sweats every day. My college fashion game will be on point.”
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xpectation: “I’m so ready to see some fresh faces in college. Hopefully everyone will be smokin’ hawt.”
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eality: College is typically filled with average looking people in varying age groups. Hotness varies depending on the person, and a person you may find unattractive may be smokin’ to the next person.
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eality: Really? The food court is filled with just as many healthy options as unhealthy ones, and chances are that if you normally reach for that bacon cheeseburger, you’ll do it again.
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eality: You wear your cutest outfit the first day of school, but by the second day your feet are hurting and cut from going to one building to the next, and maybe you’ll just wear jeans and tennis shoes and a hoodie today, and tomorrow, and every other day after that.
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xpectation: “I’m going to meet the love of my life in college, just like my parents, and their parents, and their parents.”
eality: Maybe you picked the wrong college for this one. Chances are you’ll see the same people you saw in high school that you didn’t want to date, but maybe there’s a few more people sprinkled in. Community college doesn’t foster relationships as well as a dorm building would, since students aren’t living in close contact with each other.
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eality: Within the first few minutes of class you can already tell what a soul sucking bore it’s going to be, and maybe, just maybe you picked the wrong field of study because sitting through two more years’ worth of this stuff will probably kill you.
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eality: You would think that the way college is portrayed in movies that you would be drowning in homework, or having so many tests in a day that your head feels like it’s going to explode, but that’s not usually the case. Of course you have work to do, but often it’s spaced out… unless you procrastinate. We all know it’s going to happen.
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Fulfill your “Destiny” Romero Garcia Staff writer rgarcia@solanotempest.net
Are you ready for one of the most hotly-anticipated postHalo games from Bungie? “Destiny” promises to be a first-person shooter (FPS) experience like no other by introducing social and role-playing game elements. I have played in the alpha, beta, and release versions and aside from the infamous Peter Dinklage line, not much has changed other than the opening of new locales. As a constantly evolving game with frequent updates, reviewing “Destiny” is a little harder than a packaged retail game because of the constant changes. As of now, “Destiny” is a great package and though something feels incomplete, this is how it was intended to be from the start; story missions and end game events tend to be released episodically. The first thing you see when you log in is the character creation screen where you have three classes to choose from and can customize your avatar’s looks. The character creation screen is not too varied although the available options are all visually gorgeous no matter the platform you play. Once you’re in-game, “Destiny” truly shines with its polished FPS controls and systems while the quality is on par with what you would expect from an AAA title. The social aspect is fluid and always prevalent. In theory, it can be easy to find random players to squad with if you’re having trouble or just want some camaraderie. From experience, I’ve found other players aren’t always keen on joining your squad and this has to be one of the biggest gripes. The story is a short campaign and can be completed in less than four hours. That, however, is not where the game ends. The majority of the game is spent grinding for better loot and the addicting upgrade system is akin to a shot of good ol’ meth to the arm, not that I’d know. Don’t do drugs kids. The loot system and the way you get new items is very
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“Destiny” -The majority of the game is spent grinding for better loot. much reminiscent of “Borderlands.” That’s not a bad comparison as it gives you tons of replay value with the prospect of getting different variations of items you have. There always seems to be a piece of armor or a weapon that’s better than your current gear just dangling over the horizon prompting you to pursue it and play more. If I had spent as much time practicing an instrument as I did hunting and grinding for loot I’d be a maestro by now. My only complaints are not so much with the game itself but the social aspect of it. Currently, your fireteam or group is limited to just three. For a game that stresses the social aspect of an massive multiplayer online it’s disappointing that your nights are torn between which friends can join you and vice-versa. The number is increased in raids but those are endgame missions, which take many hours to get there.
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Willy Wonka stars add sweet touch to Candy Palooza Deborah Graham Staff Writer dgraham@solanotempest.net
Fans fiddled with their Jelly Belly hats, munched on free candy treats, and some even had memorabilia from the original movie as they lined up to take pictures with two actors from the 1971 movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Paris Themmen, who played the televisionloving Mike Teavee and Julie Dawn Cole, who played the spoiled brat Veruca Salt in the film that starred Gene Wilder, sat patiently waiting for the first set of fans to approach. This is a return trip for the Willy Wonka actors who were last here in 2012. They were excited about not only connecting with their fans but revisiting the Jelly Belly Factory. “It is amazing after 40 years that the movie still endures in the heart of many. People constantly come up to me and remark how much they like a character I did when I was 11 years old,” said Themmen as he signed a hat for a fan. Cole said she was having so much fun with some of her younger fans, who begged her to say her famous line from the movie, “I want it NOW!” “I am having such a wonderful time,” Cole said. “I love jelly beans. My favorite is Mango and Chili, but I love trying all the new flavors as well,” Cole said. Amanda Green, 5, seemed a little confused as she stood by her mom, Sandy Green, from Sacramento, as they waited in line to have their pictures taken. “They don’t look the same. My mommy told me they are just older now,” she said as she ate her caramel candy apple. Green and her mom drove down specifically to see the Wonka actors as did many people in the line. The two-day Candy Palooza festival ran Sept. 27 -28 and hosted almost 4,000 people, according to news reports. The festival had treats and activities for all ages, including free samples of popcorn Jelly Bellies. Hundreds of families walked around the factory for the self-guided tour. Aside from the Willy Wonka photo opportunities the upstairs also showcased chocolate and wine tasting in the Grand Bean Room for grownup visitors. Included with the free wine-tasting was a souvenir wine glass. There was also a stage allowing children and adults to showcase their talents throughout the day. Local artists were on hand with homemade items to sell and the festival also provided informational booths with local services.
Above: A stuffed Jelly Belly jelly bean greets visitors at the factory Sat. Sept. 28. Left: Paris Themmen and Julie Dawn Cole both starred in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” in 1971. Deborah Graham / Tempest photos
Fashion show raises scholarship money for foster kids Addi Simmons Opinion Editor lsimmons@solanotempest.net
Current and former foster kids will take the runway in the 13th annual Foster Youth Education Fund (FYEF) fashion show on Oct. 12 in Sacramento State’s Union Ballroom. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each year, the Sacramento-based charity hosts a fashion show in order to raise money for foster children that will be leaving the child welfare system. They are no longer financially supported, and they often lose their housing, adult guidance, and care. FYEF assist the “aged-out” youth and financially support their higher education goals. “Many of us don’t have family or trusted people to go to when faced with financial struggles, or need someone to talk to when we are burdened with emotional challenges,” said Andrew Maestas, former foster youth and current student at Consumes River College. “FYEF truly is an inspira-
tional, encouraging, and uplifting organization. The volunteers are incredible. They send the hopeful message that you are not alone despite the many obstacles that former and current foster youth face.” “My time in foster care was okay,” said former foster youth Mahogany Graves, who attends Sacramento City College. “Well, not really okay. I moved around a lot. I was pretty much on my own.” Foster children are placed into the system after it is made clear that the parents can no longer properly care for them. They will usually go through several homes and are raised by multiple different families throughout their time in the system. When they turn 18, they are emancipated from the child welfare system. According to the Children’s Advocacy Institute, 65 percent of all foster kids emancipate without a place to live. In any given year, foster youth compromise less than 0.3% of California’s population, and yet 40% of persons living in homeless shelters are former foster children. “I struggled in my first years in college,”
Maestas said. “I lived with my former foster mom, who had a bad temper, and would have too many drinks in the evening. My living situation was stressful. I hated going home. My medical insurance was cancelled after I officially emancipated. I have ADHD, I was diagnosed with it when I was 13, and I took medication that helped me concentrate. When I started college I was challenged by having no medicine to help me be functional in the areas I needed to be in school, a home I was not happy with, and jobless. However, The Foster Youth Education Scholarship has helped me with my college career.” “They helped give me a lot of confidence and so many opportunities for personal growth as well as the chance to network and meet new people,” said Brittany Chamalbide, former foster youth and current Sacramento State student. “They helped me develop certain skills that you can only get through positive adult interaction. You get to meet all these people that are looking out for you and they all want to be there to help you.”
SCC student killed in car crash Solano Community College student Raymond Medrano was killed in the early morning of Sept. 20 by a car crash in Vacaville, according to The Daily Republic. His sister Ashley also was killed in the accident, and one other passenger remains in stable condition. Police are still investigating the accident, and ask for any information to be reported to Officer C. Bailey at 707-449-5200. Counseling services are available on the main campus, and Medrano’s family is accepting donations for their funeral at www.gofund.me/eujaos, or at PCM Vacaville at located at 3777 Vaca Valley Parkway in Vacaville.
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Kaiser staff bests SCC in friendly softball game Steve Reczkowski Photo Editor sreczkowski@solanotempest.net
Solano College staff donned a rainbow of highlighter-colored T-shirts and squared off against Kaiser staff in seven innings of softball Sept. 20. SCC hosted the Kaiser Permanente Family Wellness and Safety Picnic Saturday, Sept. 20, and for a third year challenged Kaiser employees to a softball game. The record stood at 1-1 from the previous years’ events and Kaiser showed an early lead this year scoring eight runs in the first inning. “They’re a very serious group,” said Terri PearsonBloom, women’s softball coach for the college. “We’re just out to have some fun.” LaNae Jaimez, psychology professor and starting catcher for Solano, quickly learned Kaiser meant business after being bowled over by a homeward-bound scorer. The incident ended in laughs and resulted in
a rule change to require only that the runner beats the ball to home without a defensive tag necessary. After a series of dingers sent over the fence by Kaiser staff, the rules were again modified to make the second home run of an inning an out for that team. Later, this was amended to include a clause exempting women from the second homer penalty. Rules evolved as the game progressed to level the playing field and keep everyone safe, according to the umpire. “We started out a little rough because everybody is still trying to get in the groove of things,” said Adrian Garcia, sheriff’s deputy and infielder for Solano. “But we started gelling together and slowly catching up.” Solano stepped up their game as the innings progressed. Garcia owned the infield in his role as shortstop. Almost nothing Kaiser could muster, short of a home run, made it past him. Sam McKinney, an athletics assistant at SCC, denied a home run-bound
hit by catching it at the center field fence. The Solano team was no slouch in the offensive department either. Both Noel Marianetti, ESL professor, and Pearson-Bloom hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning. “As a softball coach I have a reputation to uphold, if I don’t hit a home run I’m going to get heckled,” Pearson-Bloom said. “Thank God I came through at the end.” As she rounded third base, Pearson-Bloom attempted to leverage a pay raise off the play from athletics director Erik Vasser, who was seated in a lounge chair, but was unsuccessful. By the sixth inning Kaiser remained in the lead at 13-10 through the seventh inning to win the game. Kaiser proved to be the better team, this time. “For us getting together at the last minute to play a team as competitive as Kaiser and lose by only three runs,” Garcia said,“we can walk off the field with our heads held high.” Steve Reczkowski/Tempest
Theresa Pearson-Bloom, women’s softball coach for the college, hits one over the fence for Solano during a softball game at the Kaiser Permanente Family Wellness and Safety Picnic.
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Adrian Garcia, deputy sheriff, picks up a single off this hit during a softball game at the Kaiser Permanente Family Wellness and Safety Picnic held on the main campus, Sept. 20, 2014, in Fairfield.
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SCC Falcons on a five game win streak Women’s volleyball team defeats Napa College 3-2 Staff Report
Solano Community College women’s volleyball team played against Napa College on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Solano would take the first and second set 25-10 and 25-20, followed by Napa taking the third and fourth set 25-21 and 26-24. Both teams pushed the game to a fifth and final set where the Solano Falcons would win the set 15-13, defeating the the Napa Storm 3-2 sets. The Solano Falcons women’s volleyball team are now on a five game win streak, and are 3-0 for the Bay Valley Conference. SCC volleyball team’s next home game will be against Yuba College on Friday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
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Falcon setter Vanessa Pimental imitates an awkward hit by her teammate outside hitter Brianna Krystek after scoring during a volleyball game against Napa Storm.
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Falcon middle hitter Makayla Salazar successfully blocks a hit during a volleyball game against Napa Storm.
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Falcon outside hitter Brianna Krystek celebrates with teammates after scoring during a volleyball game against Napa Storm.