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FEB. 27 - MAR. 12, 2013

Measure Q Update

Spring sports underway

Measure Q debate continues

Solano’s sophomore catcher Aaron Brasher looks toward the dugout during the 5th inning of Solano’s game against Santa Rosa Feb. 23.

Solano lost 16-5. For more, read the story on page 8. Sports coverage on pages 7 and 8. Conference play for baseball begins Feb. 28 and March 7 for softball.

Paul Quiroga Opinion Editor pquiroga@solanotempest.net

Debate over the construction plans and delegation of the Measure Q bond continued at SCC’s governing board meeting Feb. 6.

About 15 people showed up to the meeting to voice their opinions and concerns to the board regarding plans for the construction being financed by the bond.

Melanie Lutz of the physics and engineering faculty said she was “very concerned,” and that the plan for reconstruction is “a huge waste of taxpayer’s

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“Measure Q is a huge waste of taxpayer’s money.”

-- Melanie Lutz money.”

Others expressed gratitude for new buildings.

“These are exciting times,” said chemistry professor Maria Santiago.

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State passes new transfer law Solano College has three approved transfer degrees Sebastien Severin Staff Writer sseverin@solanotempest.net

Students who want to transfer to a California State University may find it easier as of this fall.

The Student Transfer Achievement Act will eliminate the number of unnecessary courses students take and streamline the transfer process as a whole.

The bill mandates that students are given a degree option at the community college level that allows them to

transfer and guarantees those students admission into the C.S.U. system, (It doesn’t guarantee admission to a specific campus, but priority is given to local campuses.)

As long as the individual CSU campus has at least 20 transfer spots still available, students with the AA or AS Transfer ( AA-T and AS-T) degrees will be given priority admission over other transfer students.

The bill would also place a cap on how many supplemental units are required of the transfer student to obtain a bachelor’s.

Students won’t have to repeat classes pointlessly, because

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the CSUs and community colleges have set up a system of equivalency of classes.

The program will also save money by trimming down administrative costs associated with the transfer process and introduce new funding by reimbursing the colleges for the costs incurred as a result of implementing the program.

According to California Community College's Chan 8SEE LAW, PAGE 6

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

- Dr. Seuss

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COFFEE BREAK Can it all REALLY be a coincidence?

The music industry today Mark Jensen Online Editor

Kanye West’s debut album, “The College Dropout,” released 2004

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Music is a feeling; I want to make that perfectly clear.

It is an emotion, a direct reflection of one’s self and their personal feelings. The music of today is more focused than ever on trying to tell you who to be.

What I mean by that is: Tupac made you feel HIS pain on “Shed so Many Tears.” Now we have everybody in the industry trying to tell us how to live, or what the “right way” of living is. Whether you believe in the whole Illuminati or not, it cannot be denied that there seems to be a uniform cohesiveness to the entire main stream music industry. Hardly anybody on a major label is promoting anything past drugs, money, the fast lane and no regrets in life; no matter how much messing up you have done. And don’t get me started on the symbolism that is used in almost every single video, award show, main sporting event, etc.

The biggest example of how things have progressively gotten worse or even changed that I can think of is none other than Kanye West.

When West’s “The College Dropout” was released it revolutionized the way we thought about modern day music. It wasn’t just a rap album. Much like KiD CuDi does now, West blurred the genre lines between hip hop, soul, old school, gospel and almost every track had a moral or real emotion that the listener could relate to. By the time his third solo album

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“Graduation” was released in late 2007, he had already solidified his place among the elite names of hip-hop. Fast forward to his latest solo effort “My Dark and Twisted Fantasy.” While it has been heralded as a commercial and critical success it also is his darkest and most negative work to date.

I mean, come on. He is having intercourse with a phoenix on the special edition cover. Gone is the down to earth realization of what material things will get you (All Falls down), faith (Never Let Me Down), and Family (Family Business). They have been replaced with tales of living by a new belief system (Hell of a Life) Greed (Power) and séances (Gorgeous).

He literally went from preaching against the devil to referencing him on virtually every track of his latest album. It is almost a complete contradiction of his previous work.

Why does it seem as though everything eventually must have a dark tone or an underlying doomed message of the apocalypse, and what affect does it have on us? Post your responses below.

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campus calendar March 5

March 15

Transfer Workshop 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Main Campus, Room 402

Student Service Retreat ALL student services offices will be closed.

4p.m. -5p.m.

March 6 Financial Aid Workshop 2-3 p.m.

Vacaville Center, Room 211 Transfer Workshop 5-6 p.m.

Vacaville Center, Room 207

March 9

March 18 Transfer Workshop 5-6p.m.

Travis University Center, Bldg. 249 C-Bay

March 20 Financial Aid Workshop 2-3 p.m.

Vallejo Center, Room 129

Health Faire 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Out of Darkness 5k walk Check-in 9 a.m.

Walk & Program 10 a.m. – 12:30pm Main Campus

Main Campus, Bldg. 1400

March 27

March 13

Spring Blood-Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Main Campus Behind 1400 Building

Flex-Cal (Faculty day) No Classes Financial Aid Workshop 2-3 p.m.

Main Campus, Room 501

Mar.30 Last day to drop with a W

March 14 Transfer Workshop 12-1p.m.

Vallejo Center, Room 133

Mar.31 – April.6 Spring Break!

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OPINION Music: not ideal for child development Whether you realize it or not you are a product of your environment. Everything that you have seen, tasted, heard, smelled and touched has built you into the being that you are.

Now, what if your whole life you constantly had to listen to people you perceive as “adults” telling you that your parents’ 9 to 5 is nothing, that having more money than you can count is the only way to live and that being married and going to church are for suckers?

More than likely, when you get older those thoughts will be the foundation for the person that you become. Children do not and cannot fully comprehend everything they see and hear, but if there is someone constantly pushing a certain idea on them they will more than likely adopt that idea rather than doing the research and coming to their own conclusion about the subject; this is my biggest gripe with the music industry. There is a lack of responsibility on the part of the artist and the record execs. Whether they would like to admit it or not these celebs are role models and they choose not to act like one. These are grown men and women making music for teenagers. Instead of teaching the youth how to succeed or using their music

for a positive influence, they are basically telling the youth they are nothing and they need to do everything in their power to be more like them.

And yes, it is the parent’s responsibility to teach the right from the wrong, but it would be impossible to shield your

By Mark Jensen child from Online Editor every negative mjensen@solanoaspect in this tempest.net world. I can explain all I want for my fouryear-old; why it’s wrong to walk around half naked, but at the end of the day all they understand is what they saw. More than likely they will see things that they are just too young to comprehend. But when I see a two-year-old on YouTube faithfully reciting word for word Nicki Minaj’s “Beez In The Trap” while their mother cheers them on, the wind gets ever so slightly knocked from my sails.

I am writing this opinion as a music connoisseur, someone that listens to all genres of music and pays attention to the lyrics. I don’t want you thinking that I just hate all music in general and that I’m condemning the entire institution. That is not the case.

But there is a reason why I used to go out every Tuesday and buy three or four new albums, whereas now I maybe buy nine or ten a year; it’s the quality. I’m sorry but nobody can tell me that music has nothing to do with my generation’s mentality, actions, or characteristics as a culture.

Whether they would like to admit it or not these celebs are role models and they choose not to act like one.

These are grown men and women

On top of this, music is not made to last anymore. It is put here for the sole purpose of the here and now and next year it will be something new. Michael Jackson had a five year break in-between “Thriller” and “Bad.” These days that is career suicide, because people’s attention spans are so short.

The underground scene is the one true place where an artist can be themselves and not have to worry about an image. And with the internet evolving the way it is, the need for a major label is steadily dwindling.

Oh, except for the huge signing bonus and the loss of any sense of morality you had.

But who needs morality when you can ride private jets and blow all your money on champagne and making it rain, right?

campus conversation reporter/photos: Mark Jensen

What do you think about San Francisco banning public nudity?

“I personally don’t care. If they want to be naked then let them.”

“Have at it, be naked! They do it in Europe.”

“I honestly don’t mind. If it’s in public then regulate it. If it’s private than go crazy.”

“Children shouldn’t have to see that.”

“It’s pointless. If people want to be unclothed then that is what they are going to do.”

-Hoanthanh Luunguyen

-Andrew

-Israel Jurado

-Sophia Fransen

-Lori

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FEATURES Dognapping, gang violence in “Seven Psychopaths”

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By Max Shepherd Staff Writer MShepherd@Solanotempest.net

Colin Farrell plays Marty, a struggling screenwriter trying to get the ball rolling on a script called “Seven Psychopaths”. Sam Rockwell is Farrell’s off-kilter best friend, Billy, who is in the dog kidnapping business with Hans, Christopher Walken.

Hans and Billy kidnap dogs and then give them back to their owners for a reward. They make a big mistake when they kidnap a Shitzu named Bonny that just so happens to belong to cold blooded psychopathic CBS Films gangster, Charlie, Woody HarAn all Star cast stars in relson. this dramady All of the pieces are in place for an insanely fun movie. The amazing cast, portraying characters written by Martin McDonagh (writer/director of “In Bruges,”) play off of each other with manic zeal, resulting is endless entertainment from start to finish. Farrell is an excellent straight man, caught up in the wake of a barrage of insanity. Harrelson, Rockwell and Walken are all given the space they need to craft memorably crazy characters.

Marty is a peaceful and nonviolent man who wants to write a life affirming script about love, the only problem is that isn’t what Hollywood wants him to write, and his script is called “Seven Psychopaths.” As the film progresses Marty becomes further disillusioned with the topic of his script, as real life psychopaths wreak havoc around him.

The primary narrative sometimes segues into sequences from Marty’s script as it is being written. Some of these segments are provided by Marty, others by Hans and Billy as he decides to let them assist in the writing process. These sequences range from hilarious and violent, to touching and poignant and violent, and each helps to flesh out what each respective character represents.

There is a lot to enjoy in this movie. It’s original, entertaining and, to quote Walken’s character: “It has layers.” On one hand it’s a dark and twisted crime comedy, on the other it’s a parody of that very same genre and then on the third hand it’s a potent social commentary about violence in real life and in film. Whether Marty ever finds a middle ground between the script he wants to write and the ultra-violent crime film he is being pressured to write is left to the viewer’s imagination, but I feel McDonagh finds that middle ground, as “Seven Psychopaths” manages to be both twisted and bloody as well as life affirming and oddly uplifting.

This is the second worst road trip Christopher Walken’s ever been on.

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One oft he many games you’ll find in Nintendo Land

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By Patrick Finnigan Staff Writer PFinngian@solanotempest.net

It should come as common knowledge that such a game like Nintendo Land would come for their latest console, the Nintendo Wii U. Whenever a new console or handheld comes out, there are almost always going to be specially tailored games that show off the new hardware’s selling features. I mean, it’s just basic good marketing strategy to produce games for initial launch, and for a company like Nintendo, who always have a knack for creating new and original ideas for the gaming market, this is extremely important to do. Fortunately, they hit the bull’s eye when it came to Nintendo Land to display the features available for the Wii U and the controller’s large touchscreen.

Nintendo Land is a sort of party game, so in terms of story, there is very little of it. When you first start the game, you are plopped onto a

colorful, but presently barren platform, where you are greeted by Monita, a floating screen that acts at the game’s tutorial system. She proceeds to introduce you to the multitude of games and activities that the player will be able to do in the game, and will instruct you on how to play each game as you come across them.

Games are categorized into player activity: Games like Battle Quest, Metroid Blast, and Pikmin Adventure are for cooperative play, Mario Chase, Ghost Mansion, and Sweet Day are competitive, and the rest, Ninja Castle, Crash Course, Twister Race, Trip Breeze, Fruit Cart, and Octopus Dance are single player, and are mostly to display the expansive multitude of games that the Gamepad can be used for. Some games are more creative and worthwhile than others. Games like Battle Quest and Metroid Blast are great for cooperative play, and games like Sweet Day and Ninja Castle are very creative and addictive. Games like Fruit Cart and Mario Chase are somewhat

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The benefits of sex Sex is good for more than one reason. However, it also has a plethora of health benefits? Yeah, yeah, we know ‘it burns calories.’ But the fact of the matter is it has many effects on you both mental and physical that you may not even be aware of. The most obvious being a sense of love for your partner which is caused by oxcytocin released into the brain giving a sense of bonding. However when you ask most people what the benefits are they are, with lack for a better word, clueless. They are unaware of the major benefactors of sex. Did you know that it can make you look up to seven years younger, or that it even relieves headaches and other minor pains? We felt it was our responsibility as your resident sex experts to bring the student population into the conversation so we asked a few students some questions.

Do you feel more energized before or after sex? Do you think it’s a good workout? Do you think there are health benefits from having sex and if yes than what do you think they are?

“More energized after sex. Yes it’s a good workout because it’s a calorie killer. It also gets rid of cramps,” said Lucy Santos “I feel more energized before sex. It is a good workout because sometimes after sex my legs hurt. One of the benefits I know of, I learned from a tv show called Manswers. They said you burn more calories having sex than a football player does in a pre-game workout,” said Crystal Brown.

“I actually feel more energized during. It’s a good workout and gets my blood pumping. It’s also a stress reliever and give me the best sleep of my life,” - Jacob Madison Nintendo

do Land barren and don’t offer as much of a hook as the other games. Don’t expect all of these games to be gems.

The HD visuals look stunning, and it really boasts the Wii U’s graphical power. The art directions of these games vary slightly, but are still diverse to a keen eye. Games like Metroid Blast and Twister Race have a cartoony yet sleek metal style, while games like Battle Quest and Mario Chase are also tooney, but they have a tapestry style, with the textures looking like cloth, stitched together like quilts and blankets, somewhat like Kirby’s Epic Yarn, a game Nintendo released a year back. Now that I think about it, Nintendo is really getting into this yarn-based style, if you look at those two games, as well as the recently announced Yoshi’s Yarn game coming out for the Wii U. I have no problem against this style myself, but it seems that we won’t see the last of it.

As well as the multitude of games to play, players can spend coins they earn through playing

games through a coin drop game, in which they can earn prizes to spruce up the empty overworld.

Miis from all over the Nintendo Network can also walk around your overworld if they play the game as well, and you can send messages through Miiverse, which players can see in their own copies of the game.

You could consider Nintendo Land to be a jewel of Wii U launch titles, simply for the fact that it utilizes the Gamepad more than any other game in the launch library. This is fairly accurate, although don’t expect it all of the games to wow you when you first play them. Some games aren’t really expansive compared to the others, although some people can find some fun in them. But for the games that are more structured, they are just too much fun to play through. Make sure you got a few friends with you, because you will be playing those games for a good long while.

“I think it keeps your relationship healthy and keeps you in shape. I have more energy during sex. After I’m tired,” said George Bajakian According to a Sexual Intercourse article on Wikipedia, sexual activity has claimed to produce health benefits like improved sense of smell, stress and blood pressure reduction, increased immunity, and decreased risk of prostate cancer.

Of course there are a lot of risks from having sex that everyone are somewhat aware of, however a lot of people never really think about the health benefits from having sex.

Everyone judges people when they find out that someone is either having sex or not but another thing many people don’t know about how sex can expand your life span. Everyone has a right to have an opinion and everyone has a right to do what they want, but some things that certain people think are bad or wrong are actually good and extremely beneficial.

“Sex Talk” is written by The Tempest’s sex panel of two guys and two gals. If you have questions or topics you’d like to suggest, email: sex@solanotempest.net We’ll keep your confidentiality at your request.

SCC holding mascot logo contest SCC is looking for someone to show off their artistic work for the mascot logo contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Mon. April 2 at 5p.m. Submit original artwork to SOLANOMASCOT@SOLANO.EDU. Winners will receive a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble, and a season pass to all athletic games. The Mascot Logo could be used on team uniforms, merchandise, web and print media, and across the campus. For more information call or email Lily E. Espinoza, athletic director, lily.espinoza@solano.edu or 707.864.7126.

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cellor's Office website, as of Jan. 28, Solano has three approved transfer degrees, communication studies, mathematics and sociology out of the 18 programs currently offered. Four more degrees have been submitted to the state and are awaiting review and approval. [SB1440.org]

By Fall of 2014, Solano must have a transfer degree in place for all programs offered.

To inform and educate students about the new degrees and answer questions, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office has published a website: www. adegreewithaguarantee.com that outlines the program, has degree and campus-specific information and provides answers to common questions.

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Math department worried about losing space 7 Q: FROM PAGE 1

Solano County voters approved the $348 million Measure Q bond last November, with the money to be used for campus improvements.

The plan for the Fairfield main campus involves demolishing the 1500 and 1600 buildings, and constructing a new library and student success center over them, according to a document on the SCC website created by Kitchell, the construction firm that is in charge of the project.

The math and science departments will move to a

new two-story facility, replacing the 800 building.

Genele Rhoads, interim dean of the School of Mathematics, expressed concern about the move.

“We’re concerned, and we’re losing a lot of space,” Rhoads said. Rhoads said the math department needs “some more office space for adjunct offices,” and that there is “barely any room to fit in the math lab.”

Lutz pointed out that the buildings being destroyed were recently renovated in 2002.

Solano College to partner with new air museum Mark Jensen Online Editor mjensen@solanotempest.net

A new partnership between SCC and the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum Education and Foundation will result in a new 20 acre museum and annex: the museum and other small facilities will make up 10 acres, while the other 10 will house other educational and restoration facilities.

The partnership was formed based on the foundations idea to construct an interactive space and air museum, and SCC’s desire to move the rapidly expanding school of aeronautics. The museum will be located near the Nut Tree Airport and will specialize in the education of space and air and will feature interactive elements.

While the main campus will be in Vacaville, the annex will be located on Travis Air

Force Base and will feature an air park.

Both the museum and annex will be open to the public and will not require base access to visit.

“The hope for this partnership is to preserve and honor history, but also stay on the cutting edge with interactive technology,” said Brian McInerney, the executive director of the Doolittle Foundation, in a written statement. “Our mission is to inspire and educate, and the collaboration with the College’s Aeronautics Program is a no-brainer.” The foundation will finalize the plan over the next few months.

“I feel so strongly about this opportunity to teach the community about patriotism and why all those people dies in World War II for our freedom, said Herman Rowland, CEO of Jelly Belly, in a written statement. “We hope people will learn about the sacrifices that were made when they visit the museum.”

SCC police blotter Jan. 8: A petty theft occurred from the men’s locker room between 6:00 - 8:10 p.m. in the 1700 building. Personal effects including a cell phone were taken from a locker left unsecured. The value of the property was approximately $150.

Jan. 14: A vehicle pursuit originating in Suisun City ended on campus at 4:15 p.m. with the vehicle crashing into a fence north of lot 2 on the main campus. Campus police responded to assist the other agencies already involved in detaining the female driver.

Jan. 25: Campus police responded to a sighting of a parolee at large in the 400 building on the main campus at 10 a.m.

The subject was not found at the location, and the subject’s parked vehicle was monitored for his possible return. Failed attempts were made by phone to get the subject to turn himself in. A county-wide bulletin was broadcast on the subject and

his vehicle. The vehicle was discovered gone at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 28: An auto theft occurred in the parking lot at the Vallejo center at 10 a.m.

Jan. 31: An unstable person was put into protective custody at the 400 building on the main campus at 10:10 am.

Feb. 1: A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 500 building on the main campus at 11:00 am.

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years, always looking out for his players’ best interests.

During the summers Stockton would help coach at basketball clinics, and in 2011 he met Solano’s coach John Nagle, the Solano men’s head basketball coach. Nagle encouraged Stockton to keep playing basketball..

Four years had passed since Stockton had been part of a basketball team, he took the opportunity to come back to something he loved, and with a leap of faith came to Solano Community College to continue his basketball career.

“It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” Stockton said. “If you love some-

thing you should be fully involved in that and give yourself to it.”

“I’ve learned a lot from Coach Nagle and Wilson.”

Stockton hopes to be able to continue with his basketball career next year, but wherever he goes after he is, Stockton says he knows he will have basketball be a part of his life in some way. He plans on coaching in the future, and passing on his knowledge of the game to other athletes that love this sport as much as he does.

“For a lot of people basketball is just a game,” Michael Stockton says, “for me it’s a way of life. For me I’m a better person when I have basketball in my life.”

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Solano falls short against American River college In the bottom of the sixth and Solano down by four runs to American River, the Falcons Dana Manibusan led the inning with a bunt for a single putting a runner at first base.

The next batter, Stefanie Chainurux, hit a triple, scoring Manibusan. (#18) and Darian Quist-Richard reached on base with no outs. Corri Bisio would strike out.

Joanna Searle hit scoring Chainurux and #18. Autumn Price and Courtney Williams struck out.

Down by just one run in the bottom of the seventh, Solano’s Britney Taglierei bunted safely reaching first. Manibusan bunted for a sacrifice moving Taglierei to second. Chainurux sacrificed to the shortstop, moving Taglierei to third.

With an 0-2 count to (#18), Taglierei did a delay steal on the catchers throw back to the pitcher trying to tie the game, but the umpire called Taglierei out at the plate ending the game.

Solano preseason (1-2 BVC) plays Sierra College at home Feb. 28.

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Tue. March 5, 2013 2 p.m. - Baseball vs CCC

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Thur. March 7, 2013 1 p.m. DH - Softball vs Mendocino College 2 p.m. - Baseball vs Mendocino College

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Basketball is Michael Stockton’s life By: Shaianna Rincon Staff writer SRincon@Solanotempest.net

Since he could put one foot in front of the other, Mike Stockton’s been involved in some type of sport; basketball, baseball, or football. Stockton, who plays guard and forward on the Solano basketball team, says he was a rough and tough little athlete as a kid.

It wasn’t until he began high school that he realized where his heart really sat: basketball was his home.

“When I walk into an empty gym, it’s the best feeling in the world,” Stockton said. Unlike many of his peers, basketball was more than just a sport for him it began to transition into his identity.

He began idolizing certain players such as John Stockton, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and Reggie Miller.

Throughout Stockton’s high school career he belonged to his green, silver, and black uniforms

profile at Granite Bay High School, near Roseville, Calif. At six-foot, two inches, wearing the number 30, Stockton improved his game year to year, but taking it day by day.

When walking across the stage to receive his diploma in 2007, Stockton already had it set in his mind to have basketball be a part of his future. But when Stockton broke his ankle pulling down a rebound during a school-yard pick-up, he was faced with the possibility of not being able to be on an organized team again.

He knew right then and there it would take some time to get back to his playing capabilities, but he wasn’t going to be completely out of touch with the sport.

Stockton decided stay with basketball in some way, and landed a freshman coaching position at Granite Bay High. While there he was freshmen head coach for two years, and then turned around to become the varsity assistant coach for two more 7SeeSTOCKTON PAGE 7

Michael Stockton flashing a smile for his love of the game.

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Solano falls 16-5 to Santa Rosa Ben Gogna Editor in Chief bgogna@solanotempest.net

The Solano Falcons fell to Santa Rosa 16 - 5 Feb. 23 in Fairfield.

The game makes a two-game back-to-back loss to Santa Rosa, the first coming on Thursday losing 3-1 in Santa Rosa.

Five Falcon (5-4,0-0 BVC) players crossed the plate, but wasn’t enough to take the game away from the Bear Cubs (9-1 Big 8) who are now on a six game win streak.

would double in his first at-bat scoring David Fernandez and score on an Alex Crosby single.

Crosby went 1 for 5 with a run and RBI. Drew Lamont came in and closed the top of the ninth facing and shutting down three batters, but Solano couldn’t come back from an eleven-point deficit.

Head coach Scott Stover commented, “Like watching high school baseball,” after the game.

“A lot of kids don’t get it and won’t ever get it.”

Solano plays American River in the ‘Godfather Game’ February 26 at 2 p.m. in Fairfield.

Zach Welz went 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBI. Welz

Erin Fritz

Solano Falcons Max Van Dyke pitching in the top of the 6th to Santa Rosa.