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• DEC. 2, 2015 - FEB. 2, 2016 • VOL. 32, NO. 5 • FAIRFIELD, CA • www.solanotempest.net •

Celia Esposito-Noy, Solano County resident, has been selected by the SCC governing board to become the next superintendent-president of SCC.

Zuriel Sanders staff writer zsanders@solanotempest.net

Esposito-Noy served for ten years as vice president for student services and enrollment management at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento.

Hailey Dykes staff writer hdykes@solanotempest.net

According to her bio on the SCC website, much of her work has focused on developing strategies and interventions for successfully serving students enrolled in basic skills classes, students suffering from trauma, and those with mental health challenges.

The Solano Community College board of trustees announced Nov. 23 at a special meeting that they have chosen Celia Esposito-Noy as the college’s new Superintendent/President.

Celia Esposito-Noy “Dr. Noy will serve us well,” said trustee Sarah Chapman. “Her wealth of experience [and] sense of community will be a great strength.”

Celia Esposito-Noy currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for educational services and student success for the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, a position she has held since January 2015, just 11 months.

Several members of the board commented that the fact that EspositoNoy has been a Solano County resident for a long period of time gives her knowledge of the problems Solano College has been facing and how to solve them.

“Her stellar resume and responses to the breadth of questions indeed makes her a perfect fit,” said trustee Pam Keith.

Board members said that EspositoNoy was the most direct and forthcoming at the candidates’ forum and exactly what Solano needs.

Interim Superintendent/President Stan Arterberry said that the college conducted a “vast, national search,” and credited Pam Fisher for coordinating the search.

Prior to working at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District,

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The governing board is expected to approve Esposito-Noy’s total compensation and benefits at their meeting Dec. 2. The compensation includes $240,000 annually, $5,000 entertainment allowance per fiscal year, and an annual $5,000 vehicle allowance.

According to transparentcalifornia. com, last year Celia Esposito-Noy’s total compensation and benefits amounted to $197,632.57 for her position as Vice-President at Los Rios Community College in 2014.

Former Solano Community College Superintendent/President Jowel Laguerre’s total compensation and benefits for 2014 was equivalent to $244,750.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Truth is a tendency.”

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The rich get richer, while the poor struggle with poverty

Taxpayers will be paying off bonds for another 20 years Editor: In 2002, the taxpayers of Solano County passed $124.5 million Bond Measure G, to improve the facilities at Solano Community College. $5 million of that money was used to remodel Building 300, the main science and engineering building on campus. The remodeling was only completed in 2011, and these bonds will not be paid off by the taxpayers for another twenty years.

In 2012, Bond Measure Q was passed, providing another $348 million for capital improvements at SCC, including a new science building. According to the most recent plans, announced by interim bond manager Thomas Beckett on November 4th, the college administration now proposes to demolish Building 300, despite the fact that the faculty in the science and engineering departments have pointed out that the proposed new science building will not provide nearly enough space for all of our lecture and laboratory classes. The cynical

logic behind this plan is apparently that, if Building 300 is demolished, in a few years the college will be able to demonstrate to the state that it needs more space, and will be high on the list to receive state funding for yet another new building!

If these plans go through, the taxpayers will be paying off bonds for another twenty years, millions of dollars of which were spent on a building that will soon be torn down and replaced by grass and concrete. I urge all interested taxpayers, students and graduates of SCC to attend the next Governing Board meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 2, in the boardroom of Building 600, at 4000 Suisun Valley Road in Fairfield, and make your feelings known.

Dr. Melanie Lutz Engineering and Physics Departments Solano Community College

Editor: As the holiday season approaches, it is not only a time of joy and happiness, but one of the coldest and inopportune times of year for the impoverished. In the U.S., the richest and most powerful country in the world, over 30 percent of our population live in Poverty (BLS.gov). This article is about poverty within the working poor in the U.S., but understand that over 3.5 billion people, which is half of the world’s population, lives under the poverty line.

There are systems and hidden agendas of the rich and powerful that are designed to keep the impoverished impoverished and the rich and powerful rich and powerful. The annual income in a four-person household is below $23,283 according to the US census bureau. While the poverty line number is set, what seems unachievable by those who live below it (poverty line), is how to get over it. We live in a society where we blame people for their quandaries and dilemmas, instead of trying to help.

Why is it that businesses will raise the prices of their products, while minimum wage rises thus putting people right back in the same situation they were just in? Imagine that; just when you thought you have come up, you’re subsequently staying in the same.

The worst part about poverty is the cycle. It’s been seen that some generations of families never

move ahead. Some families literally stay stagnant and believe they can’t achieve more than what their grandparents or parents have. How, if never exposed to anything better, can you be better? It’s similar to how people in abusive relationships sometimes stay because they believe “that’s just how it is or believe they are the personally 100% at fault.”

If you’re living in poverty or know someone who is, there are resources and people who can help. The government programs that are available to low income, in poverty families are programs like “Women, Infants and Children programs (WIC)”, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and The Vacaville Resource Center.

These national and local county programs are based upon a family’s household size and income level to qualify.

When low-income families or individuals search for help, this is the first place they should be pointed. Other programs are that are not based on income are the American Red Cross, local food banks and temporary homeless shelters.

Please make an effort to go and volunteer at local food banks this holiday season to not only get a grasp on how it feels to help those in need, but also see how grateful one should be if you live comfortably.

Timothy L Moore Jr

campus calendar Dec. 2 Priority registration: continuing students

Outreach health services 9-11:30 a.m.

Horticulture holiday plant sale

until Dec. 8

Dec. 9 Priority registration: new Students who

Test anxiety and test prep workshop noon1:50 p.m. Vacaville Campus, room 133

Flash cards workshop 4-4:50 p.m. Vallejo Center, room 213

have completed orientation, assessment, and education plan

Dec. 3 Google docs workshop 12:30-1:20 p.m.

Test anxiety and test prep workshop noon1:50 p.m. Vallejo Center, room 215

Vacaville Center, room 211

Financial literacy workshop 3-4 p.m. Vacaville Center, room 232

Composition mastery exam workshop 2-2:50 p.m. Vallejo Center, room 121 SSU courses at SCC BA liberal studies info session 4-6 p.m. Vacaville Center, room 207 ICC meeting 12:30-1:30 p.m. room 1421

Dec. 4 Test anxiety and test prep workshop noon1:50 p.m. room 103 Chance to obtain a typing certificate noon3 p.m. room 502

Dec. 8 Samuel Merritt University Rep 10-1 p.m. counseling department

Dec. 10 Priority registration: returning students Horticulture holiday plant sale Budgeting basics workshop 11-11:50 a.m. room 103 Financial literacy workshop 6-7 p.m. room 501 Outreach health services 9-11 a.m. Vacaville Center

Dec. 11

Dec. 12 Horticulture holiday plant sale

SSU courses at SCC BA liberal studies info session 2-3 p.m. Vallejo Center, room 122

Dec. 14-20 Day and evening class finals

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Refugees are looking for a better future The three countries with the most refugees compared to the U.S.

The United States should do its part Lately conflict has rocked Council, the U.S. has a 70,000 the nation of Syria and max on the amount of refugees has left 12 million Syrians it can take, in times of emerdisplaced, according to the gency this can be raised. To humanitarian organization accommodate and help during World Vision. This has led to this crisis, the U.S. should take the worst refugee crisis since in more refugees.

World War II according to In New Orleans, where some media reports.

Syrian families have arrived, Of these 12 million, 4 milpeople are reported to be fearlion have become refugees, ful that, “terrorists might slip with 1.9 million now living through the cracks,” accordin Turkey, 250,000 in Iraq, ing to the New Orleans news Zuriel Sanders 1.1 million in Lebanon, and station Fox 8. However, former staff writer 630,000 in Jordan.

New Orleans FBI chief and antiAccording to World Vision, zsanders@solanotempest.net terrorism expert Jim Bernazzani most refugees are living told Fox 8, ‘“These are just peoin abandoned buildings, sheds, garages, ple from another country trying to escape and vacant lands. Living in crowded and misery by virtue of a civil war,” he said. “We unsanitary conditions, they are struggling to had our own civil war, and so I wouldn’t be pay rent for the places, which aren’t much to worried, but I would be vigilant.” begin with.

The admission of more refugees also So, the question is: what can the United wouldn’t cause the United States to be States and other nations do to help these overwhelmed. By even admitting as many refugees? as 1 million refugees from Syria, it wouldn’t The most obvious answer is to take in make a notable difference in population some of these refugees. The European since the curent population of the U.S., acUnion has taken initiative by letting 150,000 cording to the United States Census Bureau, refugees declare asylum in Europe. Accordis 321,368,864. ing to the Migration Policy Centre at the If we let in one million refugees there’d be European University Institute, 85 percent of roughly 1 refugee for every 321 people in the these refugees are in Germany with an adnation. And the U.S. wouldn’t need to take ditional 33,000 to soon be admitted refuge. in that many refugees to make a difference in The U.S. has so far made preparations to the crisis. But this is only possible if Ameriaccept 10,000 refugees in the future, accordcans are willing to accept more refugees with ing to CNN, a massive increase to the initial open arms. By also extending more aid to number of only 5,000. But is this really all Syrian refugees in other countries we can that the United States could take in? help with their transition through this crisis.

According to the American Immigration

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Should Solano instructors be more inclined to use Canvas for students’ sake?

“Students should be more openly talking to instructors.

Professors should have an easier access to communicate with students.”

Andrew Foster mathematics

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“Instructors should use it because students need to know how they are doing before half of the semester is gone.”

Rebecca O’Bamion pre-med track

“It is very important for students to know their progress.

So hell yeah!”

Connor Green music

“I believe Canvas is important to this campus because students will be able to know their standing and determines whether they should drop or not and how they can improve their grades.”

Daniel O’Rourke sociology

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Cat Donnell Judith Perez

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faculty adviser: Samanda Dorger

Hailey Dykes Zuriel Sanders

“Yes, because the website is user-friendly and students have easy access to communicate with instructors and classmates.”

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Make your own: -Instant hot cocoa mix ($3.38) - Clear plastic ornament ($5) -Chocolate chips/white chocolate chips/peppermint chips (around $6) -Mini marshmallows (96 cents) -Mini tag including how to make the cocoa; mix it with 8 oz. of water

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a perfect package for a person who enjoys reading.

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Remove the backing of the felt and stick the sticky side on the back of the tile. Measure the size of your photo and cut out the main part. Take your sponge and apply a layer of Mod Podge on the tile. Place the photo on the tile and press all the air bubbles are out. Let the first coat of Mod Podge dry evenly for an hour, then apply another thin coat on top of the comic and let dry another hour.

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Winter Wish: Prof. rebuilds bikes for kids Judith Perez Staff writer jperez@solanotempest.net

For the past nine years, the Child Development program at Solano Community College has brought holiday joy to the children. Their Winter Wish program has been helping families by providing gifts and food by pairing their wishes to someone willing to donate.

“Many of our families complete a form to list their wishes,” said Christie Speck, director of Children’s Programs. “All

anonymous, the family does not know who gave them goods.”

To support the effort, Karen Cook, a drafting and design professor, has been donating bikes for the kids. Cook obtains used bikes from second-hand shops, garage sales or from people who donate.

“Most bikes have something wrong them,” Cook said. “Then I fix the bikes and clean them so they look new.”

Cook buys brand new helmets for kids using her own money or with support from

Solano students observe international educational week Judith Perez Staff writer jperez@solanotempest.net

Solano students took a trip around world last month during International Education week. Every year a week before Thanksgiving, International Education week is celebrated and observed. This year’s theme was “advancing access for all” according to the International Affairs Office of the U.S. Department of Education. International Education Week started in 2000 and is currently celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide, according to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Solano’s international club held a series of events throughout the week to feature their own activities to share with the rest of the school.

“The event was very welcomed and a lot of people were intrigued about the cultures,” said Faraj Al-badni, a member of the international club. “The interaction between the international students and Solano students was really noticeable and refined.”

The club sold traditional Ghanaian food, consisting of beans and rice in the 1400 lobby, catered and donated by Ms. Joy’s African Market in Fairfield. That was followed by a showing of “Heartbreakers,” (“L’Arnacoeur”) a French romantic

comedy.. The club also set up a number of stands and displays from over 20 countries.

“International Education Week is recognized throughout the U.S.,” said Laurie Cheatham, adviser of the international club. “And it focuses on study abroad opportunities and students overseas can come to the U.S. to study.”

Solano’s International Education program currently has students from 27 countries.

The club went to an SCC board of trustees meeting to highlight their plans for the week.

“International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide,” Cheatham told the board Nov. 19.

“This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our country’s effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for the global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the U.S.” “I am very happy with the response we’ve had to this event from Solano students and faculty,” said Makafui Ahorney, president of the international club. “It is a way for international students to share a part of their world with the rest of the school.”

the Career and Technical Education faculty, even buying some bikes just to acquire parts. Often, Velowrench, a bike shop in Vacaville, gives Cook bikes at no cost, since it is for a charitable cause.

“We check to make sure the bikes are safe,” said Cook.

“It is something I like to do,” said Cook.

“Since I am a cyclist myself I like to see kids on bikes. I know in the children’s program some parents cannot afford bikes. It makes me feel good to give something special to the kids for the holidays.”

The Winter Wish program started nine years ago, Cook joined the year after.

“Christie helps find families,” said Cook.

“We’ve been doing it for so many years, now the kids have outgrown their bikes, so the parents return them. So we fix them up so they can be reused.”

Cook usually sends out eight to 10 bikes for boys and girls a year and she asks for support. Cook is looking for more bikes for Solano’s youth. To help or donate, contact Cook at Karen.cook@solano.edu.

SCC STEM students seeks research opportunities in Caltech conference Judith Perez Staff writer

tor and associate director, respectively, of Caltech Student Faculty Programs.

jperez@solanotempest.net

Each year Robert Payawal, a tutor at SCC’s academic success center, encourages STEM students from Solano College to apply to the Caltech SURF program.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) is a 10-week program at the private research university where undergraduate students are introduced into their respective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field by working on a project with mentors.

Payawal participated in the program in the past by chairing sessions for Physics/Astronomy SURF Seminar Day and maintaining ties with the coordinators of the program.

This year Payawal and three SCC students, Richard Coucoules, Mark Delarosa, and Tan Ho, drove down to Pasadena for the conference that took place Saturday, Oct. 17.

“While at the conference, they learned more about the program from Dr. Candace Rypisi and Carol Casey,” said Payawal. Rypisi and Casey are the direc-

“The trip down to Pasadena was a true eye-opener,” said Mark Delarosa, an electrical engineering student, in an email.

“All of the presentations were insightful, however, they were ever so dense in material that in a matter of minutes it was over my head.”

“It is this new curiosity that compels me to venture further into science,” Delarosa wrote.

“The thing about Caltech is that they have a certain atmosphere/environment that is not present here in Solano,” said Richard Coucoules, a MESA student.

“You can feel a stronger community in the field and within the students. You can tell from how the students talk about their projects.”

To be part of the SURF program, applicants must first notify a mentor in Caltech beforehand to assist in a research proposal. More information can be found on Caltech’s website. Applications are due Feb. 22.

Bite-sized articles from Solano College news Annual horticulture plant sale coming soon

SCC Vacaville annex remains closed 3-6 weeks

Salvation Army calls for holiday volunteers

The Horticulture Club is holding its annual plant sale.

Handmade wreaths and decorated swags are now on sale until December 7, 2015. Head over to the Horticulture building to place your order now. Other great plant items will be available December 10th from 8am to 5pm, December 11th from 8am to 5pm, and December 12th from 9am to 2pm in the Louise Wilbourn Yarbrough Horticulture and Plant Science Institute, Horticulture Building 1000.

All proceeds are used to provide scholarships, reference materials, and special equipment for our Horticulture students.

- Hailey Dykes, staff writer

As of Monday, November 16, 2015 the Vacaville Annex is still closed for repairs of significant water damage to the dry wall and carpet caused by a leaking water heater. The location will remain closed for 3-6 weeks to ensure that all necessary repairs are completed. Classes are continuing at their identified alternate locations while the annex undergoes repairs. If students are unsure of their class location they should contact their professors.

Need to clock in some community service hours before the end of the year? The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help with several local events. These events include the Angel Tree located in the Solano Town Center Mall, Bell Ringing, and Christmas food and toy distribution on Dec. 21 at the Kroc Center. Contact the Salvation Army directly for more information.

- Hailey Dykes, staff writer

- Dagmar Kuta, Editor-in-chief

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Men’s soccer club trying to form a team Members are recruiting and hoping to become official Melissa Espinoza Staff Writer mespinoza@solanotempest.net

The men’s soccer club is hoping to become an official team for SCC. “We’ve been fundraising,” said Chad Nelson president of Men’s soccer club. “Trying to make some money so that we can get jerseys and all that.”

Melissa Espinoza/Tempest

Chad Nelson, Men’s Soccer Club President served fresh tamales.

The members are trying to promote the soccer club and encourage other soccer lovers on campus to become involved in the club’s activities. The club has practices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

email,” said Andres Martin Perajas secretary of men’s soccer. “We ask for general information and I will try to get back to them as soon as I can.”

“Our advisor, the head of the athletic department, is supporting our idea for this and wanting us to get this club going,” said Nelson. “And so make a case to the faculty board so that we can actually say ‘hey we already had all of this set up just make this team an official team.”

“Our practices are really nice, we like to be out and work as a team and we’re trying to build towards an actual Solano men soccer team,” said Andres Martin Perajas.

“We trying to recruit and have our club

SCC’s judo club places in five of six tournaments this year

Photo courtesy of Richard Rodriguez

Judo club members pin down each other during practice.

Judith Perez staff writer

medal in his first competition in “The Battle for the Star” tournament Feb. 22.

jperez@solanotempest.net

The Solano Community College judo club brought home a heap of individual medals this year, including two gold medals, three silver, and four bronze.

“Hold on tight and enjoy the ride,” said Dr Jimmy Tanaka called sensei by students.

Joshua Barker started off the club’s momentum for the season with his third place

During their East Bay Invitational tournament at El Cerrito High Sept. 13, Guillermo Gutierrez, who also won first place in the Sacramento Judo Club 80th Anniversary Invitational Oct. 4, acquired the club’s first gold medal of the season, followed by James Castro’s third place.

At the City College of San Francisco Invitational April 19, four members placed.

Trevor Baumann, James Castro, and Ana Cornelio (who were all competing on the team for the first time) won second place medals and a third place medal by Jayson Raynor.

The Judo club went beyond the state of California and competed in the 2015 World Police and Fire Games in Fairfax, Virginia, John McNitt placed third. Out of six tournaments the team got 100 percent placing in five and had a 90 percent overall win/loss percentage year to date.

“Everyone should pick a martial art or sport that they love and hold on to it tight,” said Richard Rodriguez president of Judo club. “I have learned through martial arts more about myself than ever before, from it I have also gained discipline, understanding, strength, and patience that follows me everywhere in life, from school, to work, and even onto the mat.”

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SCC hosts tournament, comes in sixth

Above: Hosea Barfield leaps toward the basket for a two-point shot. Barfield scored 22 points during the game on Nov. 13.

Top Right: Timothy Moore dribbles the ball toward the net.

Top Left: R.J. Louis scrambles past Sac City player Devin Joseph in an attempt to shoot. Louis scored a total of 12 points against Sac City during the game.

Middle: The tip-off that began the second overtime.

Bottom Left: Brandon Davis dribbles down the court.

Bottom Right: Steven Jefferson blocks an opponent as he attempts a shot.

Solano fumbles after double overtime vs. Sac SCC ekes past Skyline, ending with 72-69

Judith Perez

jperez@solanotempest.net

Staff Writer

An intense beginning to the weekendlong tournament ended with disappointment for the Solano men’s basketball team, who lost by a mere four points after a close scoring game against Sacramento City College.

The game began with Falcons guard Hosea Barfield shooting a three-pointer against Sac City, which seemed to set Solano in motion to lead the first half.

But after the first 10 minutes, Solano was down by 10 points and struggled to keep up with Sac. After wavering and ending the first half with a score of 30-41, the Falcons picked up their pace and overcame Sac City. An intense second half filled with numerous foul calls and free throws kept the game close, ultimately leading to two overtime periods.

“I really hoped to win before overtime,” said Patrick Ganaway, forward and center

for Solano. Double overtime is somewhat of a rarity, but both the Solano vs. Sacramento game and the preceding Redwoods vs. Skyline games ended in the extra time.

A foul call during the last fifteen seconds of the second overtime period sent players and fans reeling. The call gave Sac City two free throws, enough points to secure the lead and leave Solano behind. The final score was 94-90 points.

“I felt the last call that determined the game was not a good call,” said Barfield, Solano’s lead scorer during the game.

Solano’s Coach John Nagle seemed optimistic about the game and its underlying forecast for the season.

“They really responded well to the double overtime game,” said Nagle.

Brandon Davis and Barfield led Solano’s scoreboard with 16 and 22 points respectively.

“We did not win so I was pretty disappointed,” said Barfield. “The game went good and was very competitive.”

Judith Perez jperez@solanotempest.net

Staff Writer

Solano won their game against Skyline College 72-69 on their hosted Ball in the Fall tournament Saturday Nov. 14.

Forward center Patrick Ganaway started off Solano’s rhythm to victory with the first 2-pointer in the game.

The first half was all about energy coming off from Solano. Skyline continued to trail after Solano scored point after point following the first 10 minutes into the first half.

“We executed in the first half,” said guard Brandon Davis. “That how we came out with a big lead.”

A lead that came from a combination of blocks and steals that gave the Falcons an 11-point lead by the end of the first half with a score of 40-29.

In the second half the score remained close and Skyline pulled ahead in the last nine minutes bringing the score to 52-50.

Hosea Barfield scored 21 points for Solano. By the second half , Skyline could not help but increase their guard against further advances from Barfield.

Ganaway saved the day with his 2-pointer with just 20 seconds left in the game bringing Solano’s lead to 70-69. The Falcons made big steps to prevent their opponent from scoring until Skyline fouled on the last 2.8 seconds in the game. Solano’s Steven Jefferson scored the last points in the game 0.9 seconds left on the clock.

“I was really excited on their effort and intensity,” said coach John Nagle. “They really improved from yesterday as they had to overcome their loss.”

“We were tenacious on defense,” said Xavier Smith, guard. “Even when our shots were falling we stayed in rhythm.”

photos and information contributed by Dagmar Kuta, Editor-in-chief