Vol. 30, No. 3 by Solano Tempest

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VOL. 30, NO. 3

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SCC working to create more AA transfer degrees Rachel Sison Features Editor rsison@solanotempest.net

Solano Community College is working to make life easier for students who want to transfer to a CSU. The college is adding several Associate Degrees for Transfer, (AA-T) in addition to the existing AA and AS degrees. An AA-T guarantees a student’s admission with junior status into the California State University system. Transfer degrees will also give students priority admission to a program or major that was studied at a community college over students who don’t have an AA-T.

“I think it gives students, who intend to go to a CSU, an excellent way to get in and to reduce the units they need once they get there,” said Joseph Conrad, the Curriculum Committee chair and a math professor at SCC.

a CSU, meaning general education units plus 18 units related to their major or area of emphasis. Solano will be required to have at least 16 transfer degrees in place.

The AA-T ensures that CSUs cannot make students repeat classes that are similar to ones they took at a community college to receive their AA-T. It also prohibits a CSU from requiring students to take more than 60 units to complete a 120-unit bachelor degree. This takes away the need for unnecessary classes to complete ones major, saving both time and money.

Conrad said that so far Solano has established transfer degrees in six programs including art history, communication studies, mathematics, sociology, and studio arts. A transfer degree in journalism is currently in the process of gaining AA-T status.

The requirements for a transfer degree are the same as an associate’s degree: a student must complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to

“It’s been a slow process, but gaining momentum,” Conrad said. For more information about transfer degrees, visit: adegreewithaguarantee.com or ask a counselor.

Women empowering each other Deborah Graham Online Editor

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The mission is “unity through sisterhood.” The goal is to restore identity and self-worth by encouraging, equipping and empowering black women to reach their full potential. These words are part of the vision and mission statement for the newly founded African-American Women Scholars club at Solano Community College. SCC student Tonya Kent, AAWS president, formed the club this past August. Kent, who recently received her associate’s degree in human services, said she knew that the black males had a mentor program on campus but could not find any clubs or programs supporting black women. Kent went to SCC student Earl Taylor, president of the African-American Male

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Scholars and found he had women on his roster. She contacted the women and passed out flyers around campus. Kent’s hard work paid off as 19 individuals attended the club’s first meeting on Aug. 30. “I wasn’t sure how I was going to do this venture,” Kent said, “but I knew I wanted to be a mentor in getting the resources that black women needed on the campus. Through discussion with Taylor and [SCC professor] Karen McCord, this club became a reality.” “They were both supportive of my efforts,” Kent said. “The semester before last, I was asked to be president of the club,” said AAWS club advisor Antoinette Payne. “But I couldn’t manage with all the time commitments required.” “I’m glad Tonya is the president,” Payne said. The AAWS mission statement is to

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Tonya Kent, president of the African-American Womens Scholars Club

pursue high academic achievement in education and community outreach by establishing a trust line of unity in sisterhood. “The vision our club has is for black

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women here at Solano is to make sure they have the resources necessary to reach their full potential,” Kent said. “We are so happy that Tonya has formed this group. I think it is important that the African-American women on campus have a support group too.” Earl Taylor said. Patricia Young, director of the SCC career center AAWS club member, was excited to be a part of the new group. “This group really promotes sisterhood on campus,” Young said. The club is open to all, but geared toward African-American women on campus, Kent said. For more information, contact Tonya Kent at 864-7000 ext. 4691or tkent@ students.solano.edu. The AAWS meets 1 to 2 p.m. every Friday in room 1427.

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COFFEE BREAK campus calendar

All bad things must come to an end By Mitchel Bobo Opinion Editor

Oct. 2 Writing Lab 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Noon – 3 p.m. Room 135 Writing Lab Noon – 2 p.m. Vacaville Center Room 137

Oct. 3 How to keep your Life in Balance 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Room 101

Oct. 5 Make a Difference Day:

Outside 1400 building 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Info: aadp.org

Oct. 10 ASSC Bone marrow drive Sign up to donate bone marrow Outside 1400 building 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Info: aadp.org

Oct. 11 Typing test certification Free Bring photo ID 2:30 p.m. Information: Pat Ceja, 707864-7258

Locks of Love Cosmetology dept. Donate your hair to help children who have suffered hair loss Or - Free haircuts for a cash donation Room 1610 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. More information, call: (707)864-7180

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10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Noon – 3 p.m. Room 135 Writing Lab Noon – 4 p.m. Vacaville Center Room 137

Oct. 8 Mindful Eating 4 Academic Success 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Room 101 Information meeting on the Sonoma State University B.A. degree program at SCC Room 704 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Information: Sonoma.edu/ exed Writing Lab Noon – 5 p.m. Room 135

Oct. 9 How to keep your Life in Balance 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Room 101 ASSC Bone marrow drive Sign up to donate bone marrow

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Noon – 5 p.m. Room 135

Oct. 16 Writing Lab 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Noon – 3 p.m. Room 135 Writing Lab Noon – 2 p.m. Vacaville Center Room 137

Whether it was the pink teddy bear in season 2 or the subtle use of color Breaking Bad has always been a show filled with elaborate and subtle hints or foreshadowing, and the series’ final episode was no different. This time it was the music which hinted at the episodes trajectory. The finale picked up with high-school chemistry teacher turned meth-kingpin, Walter White in a snowcovered Volvo while hiding from the police, muttering “Just let me get home… I’ll do the rest.” This was an episode filled with 360s and backflips, and this was just the start, as he prayed desperately for the place that provided him refuge so many times, but this time with the hopes of settling the score. As he found the keys and started the car, the Marty Robbins song “El Paso” began playing -foreshadowing the protagonist’s ultimate fate. “I saddled up and away I did go, riding alone in the dark. maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me. Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart.” Walt’s first targets are his former partners/friends Elliot and Gretchen Schwartz,

“Breaking Bad” final episode whom he easily locates by posing as a journalist during a phone call. After which we see him place his watch on top of the call box, hinting at the irreverence the character now holds for his own life. Bryan Cranston has proven that he is one of the best actors in the business, and this was made ever more apparent as he was able to mold his character into the shriveled and morose specter he now is, making his threats to Gretchen and Elliot so ominous, he easily accomplishes what he originally set out to do, leave a nest-egg for his family. Following this scene (which we quickly learn was a ruse carried out by Badger and Skinny Pete) Walt learns that his signature blue meth is still on the market, and quickly deducts that Jesse is still alive –being used as a slave to cook methamphetamine for the neo-Nazis. It doesn’t take long for the authorities to figure out that Walt is back, which Marie soon reports to Skyler, as through a superbly directed close-in shot we see that Walt is in fact already there. In one of the show’s finest moments, Cranston and actress Anna Gunn, also have theirs. Skyler’s reaction to

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his presence is priceless. Total fear, with an underlying sense of affection. “You look horrible,” she utters with an air of spousal concern. And the emotional farewell was made ever profound with another big reversal – Walt finally admitting what viewers have slowly come to learn- “I liked it... I was good at it,” he says matterof-factly. That the man who started out trying to provide for his family can finally admit that he found the allure of power and recognition too alluring, was a deserved and emphatic revelation for the show’s finale. When combined with Walt’s last moments with his daughter, and the farewell from afar with his son, it was almost too much to bear. Setting things right required him to give Skyler the coordinates to Hank and Gomie’s burial place, but with his son it required just staying away. Breaking Bad has always been heralded for its tense scenes which seem to crawl by, and the show’s final scenes kept true to that calling card, as Walt played Jack -with the weakness which was his own downfall- his pride. By calling Jack a liar for failing to kill Jesse Pinkman,

Walt stalls his own demise and gives Jesse a break from toiling away in the meth dungeon. Soon enough Walt’s plan for revenge is in full swing, leaving he, Jesse, and Todd as the only survivors of the fracas. Soon as he gains his wits Jesse is strangling Todd with the tools of his confinement, exacting his own revenge for his enslavement and the death of Andrea, leaving the two former partners in standoff. Walt with gun, and Jesse on the other end. Walt’s choice to give the gun to Jesse, and ask for his execution was in keeping with this death wish of a mission. Just as his literal escape was a great moment to witness even more powerful was his decision not to kill Walt, his former mentor and torementor. By letting him die of his own accord, Jesse was able to escape another type of imprisonment–the treachery of doing Walter’s biddingthe catalyst to his nightmare. No longer would he allow himself to be manipulated into doing this man’s dirty deeds, as he rode off into freedom. With sirens approaching, Walt surveys the meth lab, seeming to revel in his life’s work. As his life expired, the show followed suit, ending one of the best finales and television shows in TV history.

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New recycling program exciting, albeit long awaited Editorials are the opinion of The Tempest editorial board, which is comprised of six student editors.

Solano Community College has recently implemented a new recycling program on campus after Sustainability Advisory Committee Chair and horticulture instructor Sandra Diehl wrote and garnered a grant. Recycling bins may be found only in the 400 building, but as additional funding is received, bins will be placed in classrooms. Currently, SCC has an astonishing 50:1 ratio of garbage cans to recycling bins, Diehl said. In fact, according to Keep America Beautiful, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce waste and increase recycling, the recyclable materials present in the United States waste stream could generate about $7 billion if they had been properly handled (about equal to Donald Trump’s worth).Keep America Beautiful says that Americans threw away 161 million tons of material, which amounts to about three pounds of garbage per person per day. While The Tempest applauds our campus on finally realizing the need for a recycling program, we agree that

editorial SCC has an astonishing 50:1 ratio of garbage cans to recycling bins. the program should have been introduced much earlier, especially considering that our campus already has Hybrid Electric Vehicle charging stations, a hybrid vehicle maintenance training program, and solar panels in an effort to make our campus “greener.” We wonder why more complex “green”-ification efforts have been implemented before the seemingly simple recycling program. Additionally, we think that bins need to be further introduced to the classroom environment as quickly as possible. We believe that students will not feel the motivation of our new system until bins are conveniently located everywhere around campus. In short, we are excited to take part in the new recycling program, and sincerely hope that the student body feels equally enthused, and takes time out of their day to properly dispose of their recyclables.

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Former recycling club president Joseph Zapantis sorts through recyclables in May 2011.

campus conversation reporter: Deborah Graham photos: Dagmar Kuta

How do you feel about the football program coming back to SCC?

“For me, it’s all about school spirit, and that’s what I see missing around campus. It bothers me to such a point that I’m heading the committee to bring [football] back. Go Falcons! -Jonathon Devon, 18 Physics

The Tempest is published by Solano College students. Opinions expressed in the paper are those of the individual writers and artists, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the college’s governing board, the administration, the faculty and staff, or the Associated Students of Solano College. Readers may take up to five copies of The Tempest free. Additional copies may be purchased for 25 cents. Member: California College Media Association • Journalism Association of Community Colleges • California Newspaper Publishers Association • Associated Collegiate Press

“I think school and sports are pretty synonymous and that it’ll bring back a kind of campus culture. It’s necessary to have a football team.” -Kyle Todd, 20 business administration

“I feel it would be very exciting to have a football team back on campus, and that it would bring spirit back to our school, especially with the game-time atmosphere.” -Angela Alvarado, 18 psychology

“If we brought the football team back, people would be a lot more excited about leadership and I feel like it would bring a lot more attention to our school in a good way.” -Amanda Stevenson, 18 psychology

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staff writers: Jason Coleman John Glidden Dagmar Kuta Carlo Marzan Ruben Rangel copy editor: John Glidden circulation manager: Carlo Marzan

news editor: Paul Quiroga opinion editor: Mitchel Bobo sports editor: Christine Butler

staff photographers: Erin Marie Fritz Dagmar Kuta Andro Palting Steve Reczkowski *

features editor: Rachel Sison online editor: Deborah Graham photo editor: Dagmar Kuta

faculty adviser: Samanda Dorger

“The football program is important to reinstate. A lot of students play to get recruited to university. Also, it would bring revenue to the college.” -Dina administrative assistant for student development and MESA

contact us: It is Tempest policy to correct any errors in the paper. 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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FEATURES Fairfield music scene thrives at Gordon’s Music & Sound

The band Ickis composed of guitarist William Maher II and drummer Joshua Gonzales perform at Gordon’s.

Gordon’s Music & Sound 810 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-0313 Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The Boos, Bassist Jordan Hibbs, lead singer Aaron Hinkle, and drummer Dimitri Krivonovskiy rock out at Gordon’s in Fairfield recently.

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On the dark second story loft of downtown Fairfield’s Gordon’s Music store and venue, the sounds of an eager audience quickly descend from raucous applause to anticipatory silence as Will Maher II, front man and guitarist for local band Ickis, approaches the microphone to introduce the band’s newest song. Silhouetted by the stage’s red and blue light he tells the crowd, “Throughout history empires have risen, and then they fall… And that never changes,” as the song begins the crowd once more erupts into applause creating an environment that persists throughout the rest of the show featuring prominent local band The Boos and headlined by Jesus & The Dinosaurs. Perhaps no better words than Maher’s can explain the energy of that night with the show’s atmosphere being that of a room packed with flammable gas just waiting to spark, catch fire and explode. It did over and over again as the audience, consisting of fans, other musicians and the bands themselves repeatedly broke into dance and mosh pits, rose into rally cries and chants. Before the show and between sets there was a persistent buzzing of new ideas and creative collaborations. It seemed as if those present were on the verge of something new, the rising of a new community from the rubble of the Fairfield environment that many deplore as uneventful and barren. The bands and those present, consisting of the creative minds and social livewires whom many in our society have wrongly accused as a directionless and aimless youth, are sparking a new scene in Fairfield that defies labels, thrives on originality and creates its own rules and the fact that they are all together in one spot is due to one thing - Gordon’s Music’s Sunday shows. “[In Fairfield] there’s nothing to do,” said Aaron Hinkle, vocalist and guitarist of The Boos. “And Gordon’s gives people our age a good place to play music and have fun.”

“[The music scene] has always been here but has been on life support.People were leaving to places like the bay area where people are competing against everybody else and none of their home town fans were able to come see them. - Samantha Lee, Show Coordinator

“We hope it becomes a tradition,” said The Boos drummer Dimitri Krivonovsky. “Tonight’s show was cool because of the chance to play with the bands we enjoy playing with.” And it seems the shows are quickly becoming a tradition if it isn’t already. Gordon’s Music, a long time staple in the Fairfield community, has only recently become a venue for live acts and its beginnings can be traced back to one show coordinator, Samantha Lee. Originally starting in November 2012, the shows were spearheaded by Lee whom began working at Gordon’s only last year. She was hired under agreements with store owner Cliff Gordon that she would create a venue for live acts, a long time desire of Gordon’s who realized a community vacancy for events attracting young people. “Within three months,” Lee explained, “I single handedly organized, created and promoted the concert series from the ground up.” Lee said she began a grassroots promotion of the shows by informing customers and local musicians. Eventually the news gradually spread by word of mouth throughout California and even out of state. The importance of

maintaining the shows became apparent to Lee who like many of the bands believes it has a strong influence on the Fairfield music scene. “[The music scene] has always been here but has been on life support,” Lee said, “People were leaving to places like the bay area where people are competing against everybody else and none of their home town fans were able to come see them. Unless there was a house party there was nowhere to play in this area.” Almost a year into the series, the shows continue to go strong booking diverse, dynamic and innovative acts including local favorites such as El Salvadoran punk band Jesus & The Dinosaurs as well as spoken word poets and saxophonists among other performers. Many acts in fact attribute Gordon’s shows as the main reason they began performing and are especially grateful towards Samantha Lee for her ability to create a common platform and network. The band Ickis, consisting of guitarist Will Maher II and drummer Joshua Gonzalez, are quickly becoming local favorites but admit that they probably would not have played together if was not for Gordon’s shows. “Everything branched out of [Gordon’s]… once we had a show opportunity that’s what actually made us a band. Samantha’s the one that motivated that, she’s been the engine behind everybody’s motivation.” So it seems that yet another empire has risen but for this one it seems there is no fall in sight. Gordon’s Music’s Sunday Series has provided a common ground for Fairfield’s creative and musical to network and socialize, perform and create. All ages are welcome to the shows and admittance is only five dollars. Although the shows are expecting a brief hiatus after Oct. 13 due to the Fall season’s unpredictable weather don’t expect the momentum to end anytime soon. “I think this isn’t going away. Clearly we made an impact.” Lee said.

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Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Review

NHL 14: Get ready to puck it up Ben Gogna Staff Writer bgogna@solnaotempest.net

Drop your gloves, let’s get ready to rumble. In the first few weeks that NHL 14, for EA sports, has been available to the general public, unlike in previous years, when most players would challenge an opponent to fight; the makers (EA sports) added what they said was like the “fight nights” fighting mechanics to this year’s hockey game which is the leading cause for increased sales. This feature has brought the interest to purchasing the latest release and playing online against others with both teams dropping the gloves throughout the game. The fighting feature that this year’s game created is so impressive, it has drawn people into creating character’s that focus strictly on the fighting aspect of the game. I’ve played a game or three when both teams would institute a fight at the drop of the puck, multiple times, in the first period.

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Kingdom Hearts1.5 HD Remix unlocks the magic to old and new players of the Franchise Andro Palting Staff Writer/Photographer

apalting@solanotempest.net The “Kingdom Hearts” series is one of the most successful video game franchises that are around today, I have played almost every “Kingdom Hearts” game that has been released in the United States. The series mixes elements from the Disney World with elements of the “Final Fantasy” and “The World Ends with you,” both of which are already a successful game franchise all while adding in original characters to the story. Square-Enix, publisher and developer of the series, released the latest game to the franchise called “Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix” for PlayStation 3 (PS3). “Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix” is a collection of the first three “Kingdom Hearts” games that is released in HD for the first time. The collection includes “Kingdom Hearts Final Mix,” “Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories,” and “Kingdom Hearts 358/2.” The collection is a starting point for newcomers of the franchise, while for others it will be a trip down memory lane when they first played these games. “Kingdom Hearts” tells a story about a young boy named Sora who receives the power of a powerful weapon called the Keyblade to fight off the powers of darkness and seal keyholes in many of the worlds he visits along with his companions Donald and Goofy. Along the way he meets up with many different characters that either help or fight Sora. The graphics of the series are polished enough in HD. The original games were pixilated

and there weren’t any details to the heroes and villains of the series. Even though the graphics look great, this loses some of the nostalgic feel to some of the characters.

The collection is a starting point for newcomers of the franchise, while for others it will be a trip down memory lanee when they first played these games The gameplay is still retained with every game. However, there are a few updates were added to each of game. In “Kingdom Hearts Final Mix,” new fighting abilities were added, a “Summons” option occupied the 4th slot, and the triangle button does all of the talk and special commands. In “Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories,” new attacks cards are added to game. The additions to the games are challenging for players,including myself. It is a good thing for the new players of the franchise, but a little bit harder for the experience players to get used to it even though the developers were trying to simplify the logistics of the game. Main reason is because it is trying to add elements from the “Kingdom Hearts II” game to the first “Kingdom Hearts” game. All of the games in the collection

look fresh despite the fact that the games are dated. The cutscenes with voice dialogue vary in each performance. Some of the character voices put the magic feeling to the character they are voicing, while some of the characters sounded dull and had no feeling in it. The first improves well and brings in a nostalgic feeling to the game. The second game is a nice touch to the collection, but does not really perform well transitioning from the Game Boy Advance to the PlayStation console. The third game is a “movie” and has no gameplay at all. The “movie” does well with interesting cut-scenes, but most of the time it somewhat like a “24 Hour” TV series concept. “Kingdom Hearts 358/2” includes a diary of one of the characters of the game, a character database, and Secret Reports overall in the game. The overall camera angle can be a hassle when moving it around. You have to change the settings in order to get the camera move the way you want to. And even then sometimes it does not help when looking for certain items in various worlds Sora visits. Overall this collection is a great addition to the PS3 HD collection. The gameplay and graphics of this collection are current. Despite some minor flaws, it does bring some memories to all players who have played the game while creates new memories for players who are new to the game. Whether it be fighting off the creatures of the darkness or locking up the keyholes, this is one collection that the entire players’ inner childhood will be happy about.

Hockey, in itself is a very rigorous game. There are three periods that consist of 20 minutes each combining for 60 minutes of ice skating. Each team consists of a total of six active players playing against each other. One team has at most times, unless on a penalty kill which I will explain later, has a center forward, two wing forwards, two defensemen and a goalie.

This game rocks. I give it 9 out of 10 pucks... Within the online game play, battles for prime positions are always the most time consuming aspect. A game might sit in lobby mode up to countless amounts of time because of this in previous years that it was released, but in the recent NHL 14 release, EA sports has also changed the format of ‘drop-in’ games which has dramatically lowered the amount of time players waits until game start. Play-time for skaters has improved as well, from the one-touch dekes to the enhanced awareness of each of the teams goalies. In this year’s release, the players themselves, with experience playing the previous seasons, have also formatted their ‘own game play’. The frustration that was created in previous seasons with defensemen trying to carry out a whole as a forward was one of the most frustrating elements with online game play. I could go on for hours explaining the improvements that EA sports has created with the enhancements it added to NHL 14, but I will leave you readers with the fact that this game rocks. I give it 9 out of 10 pucks (stars) if that is what you look for when purchasing a game for online gameplay.

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War ning status coninued for Solano’s accreditation Paul Quiroga News Editor pquiroga@solanotempest.net

In 2012 the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) issued warning status for SCC. According to the ACCJC report, warning is given to a college when the Commission finds that they have “pursued a course of action which deviates from the Commission’s eligibility requirements, accreditation standards, or policy to an extent that raises a concern regarding the ability for the institution to meets the standards.” Warning status was continued in2013 due to some issues not being fully resolved. The report cited specific accreditation standards that it felt are not being met by Solano college such as “…maintains an ongoing, collegial, self-reflective dialogue

about the continuous improvement of student learning and institutional processes” and “assures equitable access to all of its students by providing appropriate, comprehensive and reliable services… regardless of service location or delivery method.” Solano must provide ACCJC with a follow-up report by Oct. 15 that addresses four outstanding recommendations. ACCJC will make a decision regarding the accreditation status in February based on the follow-up and a campus visit. Annette Dambrosio, an English instructor at Solano college, is the lead coordinator and creator of the official report. For more information and documentation on SCC accreditation visit http:// www.solano.edu/accreditation/ and http://www.accjc.org/

SOLANO ACCREDITATION TIMELINE WARNING – Jan. 2008: ACCJC placed Solano on warning status. SHOW CAUSE - Feb. 2009: Solano placed on show-cause status. Colleges on this status must explain to ACCJC why they should not lose their accreditation. A closure plan for SCC is crafted. PROBATION - June 2009: Solano accreditation status moved from show cause to ‘probation.’ Probation is the step above show cause and a step below warning. PROBATION continues - Feb. 2010: Solano continues on probation. OFF SANCTIONS - Feb. 2011: ACCJC removes Solano from all academic sanctions ON WARNING AGAIN - Feb. 2012: SCC placed on sanctions once again. WARNING continues – Feb. 2013: SCC remains on warning sanctions. REPORT sent – Oct. 2013: SCC crafts response to ACCJC, awaits response.

New creative writing club Solano Community College now has its own creative writing club (CWC). The club was formed Sept. 10 to give aspiring writers and poets a place to practice their craft. “The mission of the CWC is to foster creative writing in the realm of fiction, poetry and short stories, and to form a web to support and develop writers.” said club president Art Hinds.

They also hope to host various creative writing events across SCC campuses. Vice President Elizabeth Cambell hopes the club will create a forum for criticism among writers. “The Main idea is to inspire writers to give constructive criticism and learn in a safe environment.” Cambell wants to have poems written by students to be published in The Tempest as a short term goal.

The CWC meets in room 1421 on the second Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairfield campus, and is currently working on setting up meetings for the Vacaville campus as well.

SCC student govt. to host bone marrow drive Oct. 9 and 10 John Glidden Staff Writer/Copy Editor jglidden@solanotempest.net

The Associated Students of Solano College student government is determined to save lives. The ASSC student government will partner with the Asian American Donor Program for the third time to host a bone marrow drive. Those participating in the drive will have

a cheek swab taken which will be placed on the AADP “Be the Match” national registry. The drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9 and 10 in building 1400 on the main campus in Fairfield. “By focusing on the Asian American community, the AADP increases the representation of minorities in the National Marrow Donor Program and hopefully the number of potential matches for this segment of our population,” ASSC student government Governing Board Representative

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Naser Baig said in an email to the Tempest. During the fall 2012 semester, the AADP and ASSC student government partnered for the first time to find a bone marrow match for SCC student Kyle Lu, who was diagnosed with leukemia in November 2011. A match for Lu was not found at the time. He died earlier this year.

Over 200 SCC students have signed up to become donors with two potential matches made, according to an AADP press release. For more information, visit www.aadp.org or http://bethematch.org/Home.aspx

“We weren’t able to find a donor for him (Lu), but because of the inspiring efforts

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Falcons give Napa first victory of season with a 2-1 loss Ben Gogna Staff writer/photographer bgogna@solanotempest.net

The Solano Community College women’s soccer team (1-4-2) came out strong in the first half Friday against Napa Valley College (1-6-1). Yet, the more aggressive approach displayed by the Lady Falcons was not enough as Napa won 2-1. Crystal Thompson Andreas connected with Angie Dooley up the middle. From about 20 yards, Dooley took a cross-net shot just out of reach from Napa goalie Selene Gonzalez, scoring Solano’s only goal of the game. “When I was running across,” Dooley said, “I saw there was a gap between the D (defense), so I ran into the gap and called for the ball from Crystal (Andreas). I checked over my shoulder to see how much space I

had by the goal and I saw the keeper (goaltender) was near post so I turned and hit it far post,” Dooley added.

on Solano. In the 20th minute, Napa scored its first goal when Hendershot misplayed a pass giving up a point blank shot to Napa.

Early in the second half of the game, the Falcons put offensive pressure on Napa when Andreas robbed a pass made by a Napa player and dribbled the ball between players with a shot that went left of the net. Upset with herself, Andreas grabbed her hair with frustration.

“Just a touch pass, you got to get control before you can pass,” Cardinal said to Hendershot after the play.

Tia Rowley, Estela Garibay and Amanda Hadsell played with great defensive presence in the game coming up with tremendous help in times when goalie Danelle Hendershot was caught out of position and/ or just cutting off Napa’s offensive plays. Napa, in the second half, turned their play around and for the first twenty-five minutes, they controlled the ball and put offensive pressure

With eight minutes left in the second half, Napa’s Elaini Vargas, from 30 yards out, took a shot just landing above jumping Hendershot in the net for Napa’s second goal.

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“The Napa team came to play more than we did,” Cardinal said after the game.

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“The team (SCC) robbed themselves,” SCC assistant coach Joe Koller said. “We lost the game collectively.” The Lady Falcons will host Yuba College Tueday. The game begins at 3:30 p.m.

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Several injuries won’t stop SCC soccer player Angie Dooley from playing Christine Butler Editor in Chief/Sports Editor cbutler@solanotempest.net

Vanden High School graduate Angie Dooley is a forward this season for the Solano Community College women’s soccer team and is also one of the co-captains. She graduated from Vanden in 2011 with seventythree goals netted in four years. Dooley was on the varsity team all four years. “This is Angie’s third year in the program. She had to red shirt her first year because of an injury in 2011,” said SCC women’s soccer head coach Jeff Cardinal. “She played in 2012 and did not finish the season due to the injury. Now she is playing her second year. “Angie brings some good level club experience to the team and knows the game from her previous club experience,” Cardinal said. Dooley dislocated her knee in the summer of 2011. She stayed off of her knee for two months then injured it again tearing cartilages and ligaments.

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Angie Dooley demonstrates some soccer moves before soccer practice outside the 1700 building, Sept. 25, 2013.

“I had my knee surgery on Nov. 18, 2011,” Dooley said. “Then I started playing again in the summer of 2012 and at one of our

practices a girl on our team head budded me in my nose and I broke it.”

When Dooley isn’t playing soccer she is always with her boyfriend Karl.

“But I keep playing,” Dooley said.

“He is my best friend and one of my biggest supporters. We work together, study together, hang out with family, and travel all over,” Dooley said. “I also enjoy going to my sister, Alysia Foley, and my brother John Foley’s soccer games.”

After getting her nose broken, one of Dooley’s teammates hit her ankle while it was bent breaking Dooley’s ankle and ending her season. “I had a few scholarships out of high school to go play but after I hurt my knee it was just easier to stay home and go to Solano,” Dooley said. Dooley competed in cross country when she was younger for eight years and played basketball for one. She joined a traveling club soccer team and had to stop playing basketball because soccer took up too much of her time. “I chose to play soccer because it was just a lot more interesting to me,” Dooley said. “It was more fun and I had more of a passion for it.” “Angie is a great player and very passionate about the game,” SCC women’s soccer co-captain Bryce Franco said. “Angie is very much the same on the field and off the field. She is a great person and a great player to play with.”

“Soccer brings the family together,” Dooley added. Dooley was originally a nursing major but quickly changed her mind. “I started out as a nursing major, however halfway through my first year I took a criminal justice class and loved it” Dooley said excitedly. Dooley would like to transfer to University of California, Davis and eventually attend law school; however she is keeping her options open just in case soccer leads her to other schools. If she transfers to Davis she would study sociology with emphasis in law and society. The women’s soccer team’s record is 2-4-2 currently. Check out their games on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. at Solano College.

SCC volleyball team goes 2-0 after beating Napa in friendly rivalry Carlo Marzan Staff writer cmarzan@solanotempest. net

With the cities of Napa and Fairfield so close together, it only makes sense that there is a friendly cross town rivalry between Solano Community College and Napa College. With some players from both SCC and Napa knowing one another (Solano and Napa each have two women from Jesse Bethel High School) the Falcons put on an amazing and exciting game for the packed crowd on Wednesday, Sept. 25, winning the match against Napa 3-0.

With the crowd bigger and louder than usual, Solano was pumped up and ready to face their rivals in a grueling and close game. “I personally do not know a lot of players on Napa’s team,” said Gabrielle Silva, “but I know we have some girls on our team who went to high school with them, so I’d say it’s more of a friendly rivalry,” Silva said. “But as you can see, we do take it seriously and wanted to dominate on the court, and I think that we did.” Setter Vanessa Pimental was on fire with her serves, serving 25 for 25 and five aces, which gave the Falcons a good lead and cushion. Outside hitter Brianna Krystek led the kills,

totaling 10, while Hope Grace, Janelle Williams and Silva scored six. Alongside Silva’s incredible blocking and setter Selina Castro’s many saves, Napa had a tough time keeping up. Napa was strong, but a bit too strong, spiking the ball deep in the court and almost always hitting it outside, causing missed point opportunities. Though Napa didn’t give up and came close in the last set, Solano’s lead was too much and Solano came out on top, winning all three sets 25-16, 25-12 and 25-18. “I think we did a good job,” Castro said. “We had a lot of good movement, a lot of good covering and offense, and everything was

pretty good. Once we got our momentum going, it helped us.” Now that Solano is undefeated in their season, Coach Darla Williams is focused and determined. “It means we’re 2-0, that’s all, it doesn’t mean much,” Williams said. “We haven’t seen everybody once yet, so we can’t get cocky or overconfident,” Williams said. “The team that I’m a little worried about that will put up a good match is Alameda, and that’s in another two weeks, so that will be good.” Solano women’s volleyball team’s next home game will be against Laney College, Friday Oct. 4.

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Sophomore Janelle Williams tips one over on Napa at Solano College, Sept. 25, 2013.