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VOL. 27, NO. 14

THE VOICE OF SOLANO COLLEGE

MAY 4 - MAY 17, 2011

Art remodel on the way

By Sarah Dowling Staff Writer

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Jesse Frias Jr., an SCC art student, works on his painting on the walls of the art building.

Vacaville music institute adopts abandoned SYT

By Tessa Terrill Staff Writer

Tears of sadness have turned into tears of joy for those involved in Solano Youth Theatre as it finds a new home in Vacaville’s Young Artists Conservatory of Music.

According to a press release, Artistic Director of YACM, Wanda Cook, announced on April 15 that she reached a tentative agreement with Solano College Theatre Association to assume operation of SYT. “We intend to operate Solano Youth Theatre much in the same way that it operated under Solano College Theatre Association,” Cook said. “It has been a very successful model and we want to maintain the programming much in the same way, including rehearsal schedules and the hiring of

some familiar faces among artist/instructors and staff.”

YACM is a non-profit arts organization that has provided Solano and the surrounding counties with musical instruction and live musical events since 2005.

“YACM is an established arts education institution with a passion for music performance.

Wanda and I quickly agreed that it was a perfect fit,” said Robin Stanton, Program Director for SYT. The release stated that YACM will launch SYT programming this summer by offering a Summer Musical Theatre Camp for K-12 students. This fall, there will be a Munchkin Theatre production featuring kids in first through sixth grades, and a major musical performed by kids in grades 7-12.

Students and faculty of the art department are preparing themselves for the planned remodel of the 1300 building.

“I am excited as a student to see what it’s going to end up like,” color-design student Joshua Ortez said.

The remodel is a part of the Measure G bond issue, which has funded the two satellite schools in Vacaville and Vallejo as well as the construction of the 400 building and the remodeling of the gym.

“We are the last building in the Measure G project to get major remodeling,” said Leslie Rota, the dean of fine and applied arts and behavioral science.

“It’s going to get a new roof, which is good because we have several leaks,” Rota said.

“And of course we have bat issues, which a lot of the build-

ings have.”

According to Rota there are going to be some minor changes to the building to update the facilities for both students and teachers.

“We are reorganizing the ceramics area so it will be a little more user-friendly for students,” Rota said.

She added that for students, probably the most beneficial aspect of the remodel is that the new building will have its own graphic design computer lab equipped with 20 iMac computers. The lab is meant primarily for graphic design but will be a “shared space.”

When it is not being used by the art department, it will be utilized by the photography department and probably the television and film department as well.

The building is to have a WiFi connection so students can use their laptops inside.

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New law assists transfers

By Gretchen Smail Staff Writer

This fall SCC will be implementing a new transfer program for sociology and math majors that will hopefully making the transferring process to a UC or CSU much smoother and more straightforward. This change is the result of Senate Bill 1440 passed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on September 29, 2010.

“This is historic,” said Senator Alex Padilla, who authored the bill. “SB 1440 will fundamentally change higher education in California. SB 1440 will better align our higher education system, saving students time, money and freeing up state resources to serve more students.”

The bill enacts the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act, which requires that the California state universities

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give priority admission and guarantee a spot for students who achieve an associate degree in their selected major.

Furthermore, the universities will not be able to require transfer students to repeat courses that are similar to those that they already had to take at the community college level to obtain their associate degree.

California currently has 112 community colleges, each with its own set of requirements for granting an associate degree and graduation. The UCs and the CSUs also all have their own ways of deciding what the prerequisites are for accepting community college transfer students. With the 1440 bill, the prerequisites would be the same for each college within a major, making transferring much more streamlined.

“The community colleges are being told they have to have at

least two of these transfer majors in place by this coming fall,” said Leslie Rota, dean of fine & applied arts/behavioral sciences and community services. “Here at Solano we hope the two will be sociology and math.”

Frances Julian, dean of math and science, confirmed that SCC is in the process of implementing the math major and has almost made it through the curriculum review process.

“At this time none of our science degrees are affected,” Julian said. “But I do expect some of them to change over the next year.”

Philip Andreini, dean of humanities, confirmed that SCC is working with a statewide group to develop standards for the humanities transfer degrees, specifically sociology.

“At this point we aren’t quite sure how it is all going to work,” Rota said.

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“We sleep safely at night because roungh men stand ready to do violence on those who would harm us.”

- Winston Churchill

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Important Dates

Wed, May 4 Planned Parenthood Express Clinic 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Success Workshop CME Prep Room 135 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Spring Sale: Pottery and Prints 1400 lobby 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

YESS Program College Enrollment Room 443 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Success Workshop My Solano Student W o r k s h o p Room 103A 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Thu, May 5 Spring Blood Drive Main Campus back of Cafeteria

May 5 - 7 Horticulture Club Plant sale 1000 building Thu & Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mon, May 9 Open class registration

Tue, May 10 SCC Nursing Info Workshop Room 812 5:30 p.m.

Wed, May 11 Planned Parenthood Express Clinic 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

YESS Program Choosing Classes Room 443 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wed, May 18 My Solano Student W o r k s h o p Room 103A 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Planned Parenthood Express Clinic 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Financial Aid

Tue, May 10 Financial Aid Internet Cafe Room 438 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tue, May 17 Financial Aid Internet Cafe Room 438 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

SCC Theatre

May, 6 & 7 SCC Dance Production “Dance the Red Carpet” $15 for adults $5 for 12 and under Fairfield Center for Creative Arts 8 p.m.

May, 12 - 29 SCT presents Wizard of Oz Thu, Fri & Sat 7:30p.m.

Sat & Sun 2 p.m.

1400 SCC Theatre

ASSC Elections

May, 2 - 6 Campaign Week

May, 9 - 19 Election Week

Upcoming Events

Sun, May 22 Clean and Green day SCC campus Register at Horticulture 1000 building 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wed, May 25 Graduation Ceremony SCC Hollister Stadium 10:30 a.m.

YESS Program Study Secrets Room 443 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wed, Jun 1 YESS Program Study Secrets Room 443 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Thank you Veterens

Editorials are the opinion of the editorial staff of The Tempest. The editorial staff includes the news editor, A & E editor, opinion editor, sports editor and the editor-in-chief.

On May 1, the world was informed of the death of Osama Bin Laden after a successful mission conducted by the elite unit of SEAL team 6.

We on the editorial staff know that there are mix feelings about how accurate this report is and on the war in Afghanistan and Iraq as well.

However, we would like to take this time to thank the countless veterans past and

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present who sacrificed their time and their lives to help accomplish the goal that was achieved this past weekend.

It is with them that we stand united with and give thanks that we may be able to individually chase down our dreams because of their sacrifices.

There are few times where service-members can directly see the result of all their hard work. The death of Osama Bin Laden is one of those times.

Every single one of our veterans should feel proud that

they were a part of such a great cause. Defending your country is the greatest sacrifice one can make.

The word hero gets thrown around a lot in our society but today the word hero should be given to those who truly earned the moniker, SEAL Team 6 and the rest of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Hopefully now, America will understand what Sir Winston Churchill meant when he said, “We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.”

I don’t love your kids

A few weeks ago I was attending a San Jose Earthquakes soccer game and was enjoying myself with my friends talking about how bad the Earthquakes were playing.

Through the course of our discussion, we made some offcolor comments to express exactly how displeased we were with the state of the team.

Behind us an older couple began to ask us to watch our language because there were children present. I replied, “no.”

Since when did this country lose its edge? When I was growing up going to ball games, it was very common to hear guys hanging out with other guys cursing and swearing like sailors.

You know what my father did? He sat me down and explained to me that it wasn’t OK for me to use those words.

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But now, I have to curtail my actions because parents decide to bring their children in public and expect guys like myself to change the way I talk because of their kids.

Nope, sorry parents, but it’s not going to happen, I refuse

to change my actions because of your kids.

Before everybody gets all riled up and sends me long letters about how horrible I am, let me state that I am not talking about going to Chuck E. Cheese and acting like an idiot.

But I am talking about grown up activities like going to sporting events with my friends.

If you decide to take your children out to places where adults are going to be acting like adults, how about you actually become a parent and talk to your children.

Tell them what they can and cannot say instead of forcing all the adults that want to let off some steam to act like they are at church.

Just because you love your kids doesn’t mean I do.

Disregard for disabled students

By Tessa Terrill Staff writer

The lack of respect for disabled drivers at SCC is astonishing.

As a disabled driver and SCC student, I have witnessed complete disregard for the available disabled parking spots at this school first hand.

Twice, I have driven by to find that some of the spots are taken up by things that have to do with the activities of the school.

For example, in April, a Dumpster filled up two spots in the lot by the theater. The container has been there for

at least a week.

Spots have also been taken up by debris from a tree being cut down filling up two of the disabled spots by the cosmetology building with a work truck filling up a third spot.

Nobody appears to be checking if those who are parking there are actually disabled.

There have been a few times when I have forgotten to put my disabled parking placard on my rearview mirror to signify that I have a right to park there.

There is supposed to be a fine for those who park there without a placard or a disabled parking symbol on their

license plate, but I have never received a ticket.

This seems to show that nobody is checking to see if people who do not have placards are parking there. That means that the spots are left open for non-disabled drivers to park there.

People at this school should really have more respect for the limited disabled parking here. They need to leave the spaces open for people who need them.

If they don’t, they are making other people suffer needlessly.

This is easily avoidable, and should be taken care of.

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Two disabled parking spaces blocked off and taken up by a Dumpster in use in front of SCC Theatre parking lot

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Facebook Anonymous Have you ever signed onto Facebook and wanted to tell the whole world how your day went, in three status updates?

Have you ever quoted musical lyrics which had no direct relation to how your feelings are? I am sorry to say that you are, indeed, addicted to this social network.

Facebook is an addiction that has plagued, not only the United States where it was created, but the entire internet-accessible world.

According to facebook. com, there are more than 500 million Facebook users; 50% of users log on to the website every day.

One reason for such frequent use is the movement for social networking use on mobile devices.

As noted on their website, people who use Facebook on their mobile devices are twice as active as non-mobile users.

This can, in fact, put you into the category of a Facebook addict.

So what exactly is a good example of a Facebook addict?

First off, you have the heartpourers; the users who are obsessed with love and hatred.

Having problems in a relationship? It is definitely a great idea to express yourself with a provocative and vulgar status update, sarcasm intended of course.

Don’t you think it’s a little unnecessary to spread the news of “(suggestive wording) friend stole my ex-boyfriend, I will find that (expletive) and she will pay for it.”

By Cutter Hicks Staff Writer

We are sorry for you, but please rephrase the message, or not put it up at all.

What about the die-hard sports fans and their love for one’s teams? A good example was when the San Francisco Giants were playing in the World Series.

Since we are by the Bay Area, we are probably watching the game, so what is the point in giving us status updates by inning about the hottest moments?

I’m a die-hard Giants fan with excessive amounts of love towards my team, so come on buddy there’s no need to tell me how the game is going.

Please enjoy the game without having Facebook lurking from behind, pressuring you for a status update.

At last, the award for the most abusive Facebook users goes to the non-related lyricquoters.

Having a bad day? Sure it’s great to quote a song or poem

to parallel your mood, but I believe some people don’t put thought into what they’re quoting.

The worst aspect of these status updates is that they quote possibly the worst bands to relate to.

Yes, I get heartbroken too but I don’t think Dr. Dre or As I Lay Dying house the greatest lyrics to quote from.

I personally think a good Liza Minnelli or a Frank Sinatra lyric would fit the subtle moment.

Facebook is a network where users can catch-up with friends and socialize. Status updates are meant to be fun and heartfelt.

So, please watch the content you post, we can all read it. It’s fun to log onto Facebook and see various upbeat and random posts.

However, the mood can easily be brought down when we see the updates with explicit content filled with hatred and depression.

We can all agree that deaths or school-problems aren’t fun and we would love to help you through it, but when it comes to your (suggestive wording) boyfriend, please don’t spread the flames.

“Spread the news and happiness with your buds, that’s what Facebook is for, not to create hatred. ”

SCC taken for granted We take for granted what we achieve here at Solano. We take classes, earn credits, gain units, for a reason.

For most of us, that reason is to transfer to a four year institution.

But, the general consensus seems to be, “Oh? A junior college? Right, tell me when you get to real college.”

When I graduated high school, my idea of higher education wasn’t Solano.

I wanted to go to UCLA or UC Davis; I wanted to experience dorming and living away from home, not a twenty minute commute with people I’ve seen for years.

It was like high school all over again - 13th grade.

So, my first semester here, I completely bombed. I didn’t take my classes seriously, I didn’t take my teachers seriously, and above all of that, I didn’t take my education seriously.

I vowed to “get my head in the game” and started paying attention more because if I wanted to ever experience a university, then I needed to step up my game.

As my last semester at Solano comes to an end I’ve found many things.

Contrary to popular belief, the classes at a community college can be comparable to that at a four year institution.

There have been countless nights where I’ve pulled all nighters trying to remember facts for cumulative finals or where I’ve stayed up trying to finish ten paged papers.

There have been classes where I needed to join a study group to study for tests because without them I wouldn’t have stood a chance.

There are students here who

By Khrystan Policarpio Staff Writer

work harder than any university college student I’ve met. Students who have three jobs, a full course load, and still maintain a 3.5 gpa.

For me, the opportunities at Solano were plentiful. At a four year, you can’t take classes like Ballroom or Volleyball for fun – not if you want to graduate on time.

You’re on a strict schedule and if you deviate from it, it sets you back and costs you money.

Here, although it does cost you money, you’re allowed a little more freedom with your choices – you can dabble in several subjects, get your toes wet, while still focusing on your degree.

I don’t regret coming to Solano, not in the least. What I’ve experienced here, what I’ve learned here, I will take with me when I leave.

Solano taught me how to manage my time, work hard, meet new people, all in a friendly environment, without the consequence of spending thousands of dollars.

It was investment and I feel like I’ve gained more than I could’ve imagined.

CAMPUS CONVERSATION

“What was the highlight of your spring break?”

“Went to Austin, Texas and went to 6th st. That’s the street to be.”

“Placed 4th in the 1m and 3m dives. I was not expecting that.”

-Katie Golemio, 19 business

-Arthur Jackson, 19 Art

“Celebrated and went to 420 in San Francisco for medical reasons and a social reason.

I wanted to see how it really was.”

-Cedric “Sweet Daddy” Brooks, 32 nursing

Angeline Aroha Todd news editor

Sharman Bruni a&e editor

Sarah Dowling Deborah Graham Cutter Hicks Kirk Jackson Rebecca Naranjo Khrystan Policarpio Gretchen Smail Tessa Terrill Katrina Tuttle staff writers

Matthew Johnson opinion editor

Vonique Stricklen sports editor

Samanda Dorger adviser

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“It was relax.ing Took my son to Six Flags, took him to Scandia, then took him home and went to sleep.”

-Lashawn Johnson, 26 criminal justice

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Tattoos accentuate student’s inspirations and ideas

By Sarah Dowling Staff Writer

Solano Community College student Karen DuVall stands 5 foot 2 inches tall and despite her small frame, she carries herself with strength and confidence.

Among the many things that make DuVall unique is the array of tattoos across her shoulder blades, collar bone, and her right side.

“My first tattoo was the faun from Pan’s Labyrinth,” DuVall said. “I thought the faun was probably the most artistically creative and beautiful faun that I had ever seen and I loved the movie so I have the faun on my right shoulder blade now.”

Tattoos have evolved into more than cultural or traditional markings and are now a way to assert our creativity and individuality in our cluttered society.

The majority of DuVall’s tattoos are derived from elements of fantasy. Across her collar bone are two circular characters, the door-knockers from Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth”.

“I wanted to get Labyrinth-themed tattoos because the Labyrinth is my favorite fantasy movie and has been since I was maybe eight years old and my aunt showed it to me and I was fascinated by it,” DuVall said.

The most recent tattoo that DuVall has is a tribute to Stieg Larsson’s novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” She said that this tattoo in particular is the most meaningful of all the tattoos she currently has.

To DuVall, the main character of the book “became a personal inspiration” to her and symbolizes “proud femininity”. DuVall wanted to have a reminder of this characters struggles and triumphs and has a dragon tattoo on her right side to do this.

DuVall’s dragon tattoo is a “work in progress” and she plans to get it filled in and completed soon.

Another SCC student who has several tattoos is nursing major RJ Arcega. Arcega’s first tattoos were a pair of identical stars on his wrists he got when he was 19.

Arcega’s second tattoo is his grandmother’s name across his chest.

“I got that basically to pay homage to my grandmother. She’s still alive but she helped raise me, it’s to show honor to her,” Arcega said.

Arcega’s latest tattoo he has had to have several sessions on. It a collection of roses, and two sparrows, an anchor and a dagger on his left arm.

“I got those basically because of the art, I like the history of tattoos, and I think it’s pretty cool.”

SCC student Kristina Northcutt received her first tattoo two weeks ago as a birthday present. It is of the logo from the television show “Friends”.

“I chose this with one of my closest friends because it was one of the things that bonded us and made us friends, and also because my friends are extremely important to me and I don’t care who knows it,” Northcutt said.

Northcutt had a very positive experience with her first tattoo and she is considering getting more in the future.

“I wouldn’t mind getting one or two more. I really want to get the comedy tragedy on my foot and a band on my arm but I’m not sure if will.”

Artist Jesse Missman started his apprenticeship at Hot Ink Tattoos in Vallejo about a year and a half ago.

Missman has always been interested in being an artist and decided that tattooing would be a great way to express himself.

“I got the idea when I was 10 that I wanted to start tattooing because I used to always just draw stuff all over myself. I’d get bored in class and I’d always get in trouble for just constantly drawing on myself, or drawing in my notebooks,” Missman said.

Missman enjoys working at Hot Ink Tattoos and feels that each day is an opportunity to learn from the others that work there and to meet new people.

“I love it and there’s nothing else I would rather do. It’s the best job in the world. I love coming to work every day and it doesn’t even feel like work. I just love being here and I am surrounded by awesome RJ Arcega people all day long, and I get to meet really nice, cool Arcega shows off his newest tattoo, which took people,” Missman said. several sessions to bring it to completion.

Missman’s website: http://www.hotinktattoos. com

Japanese Art and Culture Club fundraises for tsunami victims

By Gretchen Smail Staff Writer

Solano Community College’s new Japanese Art and Culture Club has recently been busy holding fundraising events for the Japan Relief Fund.

“A lot of people think we’re just a group of nerds,” said club treasurer Angelica Cabanlit “But we’re more than that.

We want to show people we’re also doing a lot of good too.”

The March 11 tsunami that struck Japan also hit close to home for some of the club members. Yachiyo Winchester, the adviser for the club, has family members in Japan.

“Japan is a beautiful country mixing past and modern,” Cabanlit said. “We can’t imagine a world without it, so we want to help as much as possible.”

The club’s most recent fundraiser was a waffle and spam musubi food event, where both items were made on the spot by the club members. The waffles were either made with a regular waffle maker or a Hello Kitty maker that popped out four miniature Hello Kittyshaped waffles.

As for the spam musubi, many of the students were unfamiliar with the traditional Hawaiian treat and were able

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to try the snack for the first time. The club members made the musubi in the tradition of the Japanese onigiri: a slice a spam is placed on top of a block of rice and wrapped together with a strip of seaweed.

With the waffle and musubi benefit the club raised around $100 for Japan.

Members of the club discuss events on their agenda, such as ideas for raising future funds.

The club hopes to raise more money for Japan, as well as make the club more visible on campus with their upcoming event, a cosplay café. The café will take place on Monday, May 16 near the back stage of the cafeteria from 1 to 4 p.m.

The café will be modeled off of the themed restaurants in Akihabara district in Tokyo, Japan, where the waiters or waitresses dress in elaborate costumes.

The event is free and open to the general public. There will be a photography area, games,

performances, prizes, and of course, food.

“I’m nervous but always optimistic ‘cause I know it will go well,” said Cabanlit in regards to the upcoming café event. “I trust our 50 plus members with all my heart.”

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The Joy of Eating brings a classic diner feel to Vallejo and Suisun

By Khrystan Policarpio Staff Writer

The Joy of Eating has gained some notoriety from customers in both Vallejo and Suisun as one of the best mom and pop diners around. When you enter the diner, it feels like stepping back in time. The soft sounds of silverware against plates, small intimate booths and even a bar give it a 1950s feel. Pictures of trains and various signs litter the walls, along with some history about the café. My group was told to seat ourselves where we would like and we chose a quaint booth by the window.

I have never received such kind and attentive service. Our waitress was funny and quirky, helpful and had a list of foods to suggest. I ultimately decided on the Classic Burger with bacon and cheese (both were unfortunately at an additional cost) and on a whim, a chocolate milkshake. The burger came with a side order of chips and if you want fries, it’s another additional cost, which I wasn’t too happy about. When our order came, I felt that it didn’t matter. The arrival of our food was prompt; it seemed that she had just put our order

in when she came back out immediately with it.

The burger was satisfying.

It’s easier to say that I’ve had better; but it was enough for what it was – a bacon cheeseburger. My surprise came in the form of my milkshake. I’d like to think I’ve had my fair share of milkshakes, but this particular chocolate shake was gorgeous. It was cute and delicious. The presentation definitely won me over, from the brightly colored sprinkles to the large glass, it was worth the investment.

Overall, there were three things to consider: The service,

Photos by Khrystan Policarpio/Tempest

Timely service, a homely feel, and a variety of menu items brings satisfaction to customers at the diner. (Just watch out for all the extra charges.)

the presentation, and the taste.

While The Joy of Eating is a lively place with many items to brag about (their homemade bread especially), it was a

step above your average diner but simply still a diner. I was pleased with my selection and my service, although I didn’t like the fact that there was an extra charge for fries.

The prices were on par, I ate well for what I paid. All in all, I’d rate The Joy of Eating 3.5 out of 5 stars.

It’s only open for a few

hours (7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) which makes it hard to visit unless you don’t have morning classes or get out early. The service was impeccable, the milkshake was amazing (I really can’t gush enough about it.)

Check out The Joy of Eating, both in Vallejo on Springs Rd. and in Suisun on Solano St. It’s definitely worth the visit.

Locations: 1828 Springs Rd Vallejo, CA 94591 535 Solano St Suisun City, CA 94585

Herger Gallery invites students of all artistic backgrounds to post their work

By Sarah Dowling Staff Writer

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Tim Griffin poses in front of his piece entitled “Scribble Face.”

Solano Community College’s Herger Gallery is housing a new exhibit for guerrilla art, in which all SCC students are able to post art from all mediums and genres on the gallery walls.

“Any art student is invited, any photo student is invited to just come in and hang a piece of work from floor to ceiling,” art instructor Kathryn Kearns said.

“It is a chance for them to hang anything they see fit, there is no jury, there is not really any kind of authority to where anything goes, but it is do it yourself,” Kearns said.

Kearns has enjoyed seeing the enthusiasm from the art students due to this exhibit’s nature and said that the students are “enjoying the vibe” and are putting up the pieces they have been working on for the whole semester.

“It is very different to be working in the classroom and then to take that piece and to bring it into a space, a clean space and hang it up,” Kearns said.

Color-design student Joshua Ortez hung some of his work in a section of the gallery.

“I have taken tons of art classes here, and I truly love this kind of loose, very creative feel of going to the classes and being able to see other people and then being able to show in the gallery, even if it’s a college gallery. The fact that you’re

putting something up next to somebody else’s work, I think to me, influences me deeply,” Ortez said.

Ortez said that he has met people who have never taken an art class before and have posted their work in the gallery and that it makes the space interesting.

Photography student Tim Griffin has several pieces in the gallery as well, including a few different series of photographs. He said that the entire art building is excited for the gallery.

“We are being allowed to literally express ourselves right on the walls and on the tiles and everything,” Griffin said.

“There is no real instruction from any of the teachers telling us what we can do, what we can’t do.

We are all just kind of going out there and doing whatever we feel like doing. We are filling up the gallery with artwork in no organized fashion,” Griffin said.

“The energy in the art gallery right now is really intense, you come in here and you can just feel the energy,” Griffin said.

“I think there is a lot of freedom to this show that’s really exciting,” Kearns said.

Kearns encourages all students to come to the Herger Gallery to see what fellow students have accomplished this semester, and for any interested student to display their art as well.

The guerrilla art exhibition is in the Herger Gallery until May 12.

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Art instructor Kathryn Kearns is excited about the changes planned for the Dorothy Herger Gallery.

“We are going to have a really nice glass entrance way into the new gallery, and there will be a sign on the outside of the building so it will be much more prominent than it is now,” Kearns said.

The art faculty is currently housed in various cubicles in room 1302. As a part of the planned changes to the building, each member of the faculty will have his or her own office with a door.

One teacher who is very excited about the incorporation of private offices for the department is Ferdinanda Florence. Her cubical is beneath a section of the art building roof that leaks and she is particularly excited for the plans to the fix the roof.

“We are getting ready to go, we’re excited and a little terrified because there is a lot of stuff in this building. ...You accumulate stuff, and artists accumulate more stuff than normal people,” Florence said.

The move itself is going to start before the fall semester ends and Florence and her colleagues are tasked with deciding “what goes into long-term storage, what goes into our new offices, and what we should just take home. The fourth option is just throwing everything away that doesn’t need to go anywhere,” Florence said.

According to Rota, that the

most “bittersweet” aspect of the remodel is that during the year of construction, the art students and teachers will be in the portables.

“People are being real good sports about it, but we’re going to offer slightly fewer classes because the spaces are smaller and we don’t have as many kilns,” Rota said.

Other than the concerns about the year in the portables, Rota said that “everybody is really excited because it is going to be a beautiful new building, and a much better use of the space, and the computer lab we’ve been wanting for years.”

Art students are excited about the changes the remodel has planned and have been given permission to draw, paint, and express themselves on designated walls and the tile floors in the building.

Art student Lance Jayogue described the drawing on the walls as a “tribute to the art department.”

Photography student Tim Griffin has enjoyed the excitement among the students and teachers in the art building.

“When the new building is ready to be used again I really want the exact same thing to happen that is happening right now, I want people to still be able to write on the walls, I still want people to put their art work wherever they want to,” Griffin said. “This unorganized mess is so inspiring and I really want that energy to continue into the new building.”

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Transfers: now what?

By Tessa Terrill Staff Writer

It is that time of year again.

The time that community college students everywhere are eagerly anticipating their golden tickets, their acceptance letters to 4-year colleges or universities. But after the confetti hits the floor and the initial euphoria wears off, students are left wondering what to do after receiving their acceptance letters.

In some cases, a student may receive an acceptance letter to more than one college. According to collegeboard.com, there are certain steps every student should take: 1. Identify Your Priorities: Look at the location, size mix of students, academics, extracurricular activities, and facilities at each college you have been accepted to. Rank each characteristic in order of importance to you, and see how each college compares.

2. Get Advice from People You Trust: Talk to your parents, consult your advisers, and ask a counselor to help you decide which college would be the best fit for you.

3. Talk to People at the College: Get a feel for what the college is really like by asking current students and other people on campus. College admissions officers can give you contact information for current students, advisers, and professors.

4. Visit Campuses: Campus visits can be the de-

ciding factor if you are debating between two colleges. Picturing yourself on campus every day can help you decide if you will be comfortable there.

5. Compare Your Financial Aid Awards: Look at the total amount of aid awarded, family share of costs, and the type of aid.

6. Family Financing Discussions: Talk to your family about any financial circumstances that may prevent you from going to a certain school. Decisions about financial aid should be made as a family.

When students have covered all of these bases, they should make sure to consider decisions carefully, decide which school is best for them and reply to their acceptance letters, and feel good about the decision that they made.

According to Natalie Cairo, a student ambassador in admissions at Sacramento State University, the next step is to keep up on deadlines. Most colleges will have a way of notifying students of the deadlines they need to keep track of.

At CSUS, the first deadline that transfer students need to pay attention to is when to turn in transcripts. Next, they need to sign up for orientation in the summer. This is where students will sign up for their classes.

Students should also think about housing. Most schools give students an option to sign up for housing before they apply for admission to the school.

Student assistant in housing,

Kalat Wared, says that CSUS asks students to pay a fee upon application, and a second fee if they get a spot in campus housing. She says if a student chooses not to apply for housing in advance, they can go online to their school account to apply and pay for housing.

Natasha Nazzal, a former Tempest editor-in-chief and a current San Francisco State student, says that it is important to find out who your counselor is at the school you are transferring to as soon as possible.

Make an appointment with them and get familiar with the department that you are majoring in.

“You have to go to orientation,” she said. That is where Nazzal discovered that two of her classes did not transfer to SF State and she had to make one of them up before she could start classes for her major. This is also where students learn what their major requirements are.

Transferring can be a frustrating process, but with the right information and tools it is possible. For more information on transferring go to assist.org or collegeboard.org.

Correction The story “Reyes plans academic shuffle” in the March 30 issue of the Tempest misidentified Debbie Luttrell-Williams as a member of the reorganization committee.

LuttrellWilliams’ name was also misspelled in the story.

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Physical activity and planning increases health 7 LIFESTYLE: FROM PAGE 8

• Consult a doctor: If this is your first time living an active lifestyle a healthy diet can be a drastic change. Consult with your primary physician about what your best options are. A doctor can help you attain realistic goals and monitor your progress.

Plan a Healthy Diet • Know your food: It is important to know what is in the food you are eating. A good resource for this information can be found at whfoods. com. This website gives you detailed nutritional information on vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, and meat. There are also a number of books available that contain similar information.

•Eat breakfast: A healthy breakfast each morning releases enzymes in the body to break down the food taken in and expends calories. According to the University of Georgia, “If you do not eat fairly soon after waking up, you may experience a drop in your blood sugar, which can make you feel tired or excessively hungry.”

• Eat your colors: Add a variety of colored fruits and vegetables to your diet. Reds, purples, greens, yellows, and oranges should be a part of each meal. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the amount of vegetables you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. The USDA recommends for people age 19-30 is 3 cups of vegetables for men and 2 ½ cups for women. The recommended amount of daily fruit for men and women between the ages 19-30 is 2 cups.

• Portion control: It can be difficult to look at a label and measure out the actual portion size of any given food.

Try to keep measuring cups and spoons near your favorite packaged items. Those of you who are programmed to fill up your entire plate with food should try buying a set of smaller plates and bowls to use. By doing this you can fill up your dish and avoid eating too much.

• Good fat vs. bad fat: Your body needs good fat to maintain proper functioning. Good fats are fats that are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated according to mypyramid. gov. They help provide energy, protect organs, and form cell membranes and hormones.

These fats are present mainly in different oils such as corn, sunflower, soybean, olive, canola, and cottonseed. Some common foods that contain these “good fats” are avocados, nuts, fish, and olives.

According to the USDA, “fats should make up only 30% of your daily calories, with no more than 10% saturated fats.” Saturated and trans-fats are “bad fats” because they raise cholesterol.

• Consider taking a multivitamin: When you decide to lead a healthy lifestyle and incorporate a healthy diet, there can be essential vitamins and minerals missing from your diet. According to the Mayo Clinic website, “nutritional supplements are meant to complement a healthy diet, not replace it.” Multivitamins contain a variety of vitamins and minerals in one capsule and have numerous health benefits. However, not all multivitamins work for all people.

In an article entitled “Multivitamins- Are they the best thing for you?” Health professionals Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D. write, “Consider your current state of health, talk to your doctor and/or dietitian, and weigh the possible benefits and risks of a multivitamin and mineral supplement for you.”

• Drink water: People tend to drink a portion of their calories per day in the form of sugary soft drinks and the like. Drinking more water as opposed to drinking other beverages has numerous advantages. According to USDA, “water helps regulate your body’s temperature, suppresses your appetite, and helps keep muscles loose.” Drinking water also hydrates you better than other drinks. For those who exercise mypyramid.com recommends you “drink 10 ounces of water just before exercise and again during exercise; and 20-30 ounces after exercise.”

Physical Activity • Make it fun: Exercise does not have to be something you dread doing, but instead should be an enjoyable experience. Finding the right activity for you means trying a lot of different things. How will you know that you might enjoy a particular activity if you haven’t tried it yet? A variety of activities such as biking, swimming, running, tennis, baseball, softball, basketball, and yoga are just a few examples. There are endless possibilities for enjoyment in the realm of fitness.

• Strength in numbers: Finding a workout partner that you can set fitness and nutrition goals with is something that can help keep both you and your partner on track.

“Find a workout buddy that way you both challenge each other, in that you both keep on your program,” Brown said. “I think the closer you are in shape to each other, the more you’re going to push each other to keep going. I think when you have a real discrepancy in fitness level that it’s real easy for one person to give up on the other,” Brown said.

• Classes: Taking a class is one way to learn the basics of physical fitness and nutrition, but also allows you to do so with others who have similar goals. Solano Community College offers physical education classes in many disciplines

including Pilates, swimming, fencing, weight training, body conditioning, yoga, fencing, cardio conditioning, and a variety of sports, even bowling. Most gyms offer a variety of physical education classes along with membership.

• Strength training: Lifting weights can benefit more than just body-builders. Lifting weights builds muscle tone and the more muscle tone one has, the more calories that person is able to burn while working-out and while doing nothing at all. According to the Mayo Clinic website, “When done correctly, weight training can help you lose fat, increase your strength and muscle tone, and improve your bone density.” Make sure to lift with correct form to prevent injury and warm-up before each lifting session.

• Stretching: Stretching assists in lengthening muscles and becoming more flexible. “…I prefer to teach stretching that is dynamic, it involves movement,” Brown said. “Yoga makes you stronger, increases your flexibility, teaches you balance. It teaches you more about your body. It is a great exercise,” Brown said. Yoga can be done in a group or classroom setting or can be done individually. Stretching is something that can be done every day.

According to an article written by yoga instructor Lucas Rockwood on yogabodynaturals.com, “yoga has done me more good than 7 specialists’ treatments combined, so keep coming to class. But if you want to improve your stretch-

ing flexibility, do these stretching exercises every day.”

• Cardio: In order to burn fat and calories simultaneously, some form of cardiovascular exercise is a must. Aerobic exercise increases heart rate and burns fat more easily than other forms of exercise. “Exercise should get their heart rate up to 60-90% of their MHR (Max heart rate),” SCC Volleyball head coach Darla Williams said. Increase your heart rate by running, biking, swimming or a number of other activities.

• Mix it up: It is important to keep variety in your workout routine to avoid boredom and to strengthen different parts of the body in order to improve fitness. “As long as there is a progressive overload, there is a plan in place, you can always make adjustments to your workout so that it’s always challenging,” Brown said. Sometimes a change of scenery can make a difference in how you view your upcoming workout. If you enjoy jogging outdoors, try to change locations every once in a while. Experiment with different variations of a workout routine. For example you can change a cardiovascular workout to a resistance training exercise, or to a routine designed to increase endurance. A healthy variety will not only keep you interested, but will cause your body to adapt to the changes and increase fitness.

Afterthoughts • Calories in, calories out: Weight loss encompasses a lot

of changes. One simple thing to keep in mind when starting a program geared towards losing weight is the idea of “calories in, calories out”. “We know that we shrink fat cells because we take in less and we expend more,” Brown said.

• Sleep, rest, and listening to your body: With all these tips in mind, it is important to note that your body needs down time. Rest gives your body time to recover, and your muscles time to recuperate and rejuvenate. For most college students it can be difficult to get an adequate amount of sleep each night. According to a study done by the “Harvard Women’s Health Watch” in 2006 having adequate sleep each night helps with learning and memory, disease prevention, and mood. “Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite.”

• Keep at it: One of the most difficult things for both active people and those who want to make an active change in their life is keeping the ball going. Things may happen to prevent you from working out; you may reach a point where you slip up on your healthy diet. These things can happen and when they do, it is important to take it one day at a time. It is not the end of the world if you are not able meet every goal you set right away, stay motivated and keep trying.

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Falcons Undisputed in Bay (8) Solano (34-5-1) hosts Round 1 of Regionals vs (9) Feather River College (27-10).

Best two of three Series Schedule: Game 1 - Sataurday at 2pm.

Game 2 - Sunday at 12pm.

Game 3 - Sunday at 2pm.

BASEBALL Rebecca Naranjo Staff Writer

April 28- Solano 9, Contra Costa 5: Solano’s second baseman Derron Ard hits a double allowing shortstop Patrick Johnson to score at the bottom of the seventh. Ard continues on to steal third before he is sent home by third baseman Trevor Matern.

April 26- Solano 6, Los Medanos 5: Solano’s outfielder Brian Rowe singles and advances to second base on an error made by Los Medanos allowing fellow outfielder Cody Miller to score at the bottom of the eleventh inning.

Mealani Maldonado/Solano Student

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Freshman SCC pitcher Hannah Wilbur, pitches a strike. A Falcon runner gets ready to steal base. Short stop Jennifer Ringle gets a triple in the second inning. Falcon third baseman Kim Perreira gets into position Tuesday, April 12 against Contra Costa.

2011 REGULAR SEASON TEAM STATISTICS Overall Season Record 34-5-1 Conference Record 24-0-0 TEAM BATTING Team Name AVG Solano .396 TEAM PITCHING Team Name ERA Solano 1.04

R 319 IP 228

GAME RESULTS Tuesday Apr 12 - Contra Costa (DH) xx-xx W, 22-2 W H 405 H 123

Thursday Apr 14 @ Marin (DH) 11-0 W, 10-2 W

RBI 254 R 64

ER 34

BB 68

SO 252

SEASON ENDING SCORES:

Thursday Apr 21 - Los Medanos (DH) 8-2 W, 9-1 W Tuesday Apr 26 @ Yuba (DH) 12-0 W, 10-0W

April 21 – Falcons 18, Eagles 4: Solano catcher James Mossholder scored off a groundball hit by second baseman Cody Golden in the bottom of the second inning.

Solano pulled ahead even further in the bottom of the third inning. Falcon catcher Victor Romero’s two run RBI in the bottom of the third, sent second baseman Derron Ard and shortstop Patrick Johnson home on a single.

Third baseman Trevor Matern scored off first baseman Gene Nanney’s single. Outfielder Brian Rowe earned the second two-run RBI for the inning leaving the score at 5-0.

The Eagles quickly retaliate, but unfortunately gain all their points during the top of the fourth inning. Eagle’s utility Groffery Lozada two-run double, assisted outfielder Michel Webb and infielder Michael York in reaching home plate.

Infielder Mark Pendersen scored off fellow infielder Erik Hanson’s grounder. Lozada was the last Eagle to score a run off infielder Brayden Branson grounder 5-4.

Romero’s RBI triple helped Ard score in the bottom of the fourth inning. Mossholder’s highflying RBI to outfield helped Romero clear the bases. Gene Nanney stole home to finish the inning.

Ard’s two run RBI triple, sent outfielder AJ Borja and Goldenhome in the bottom of the fifth. Ard scored soon after off Trevor Matern’s fly ball.

Solano, went on to score one run in the bottom of the sixth, two runs in the bottom of the seventh, and three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Tuesday Apr 19 - Napa Valley 5-2 W Saturday Apr 16 @ Contra Costa 3-4 L Thursday Apr 14 - Los Medanos 20-4 W Tuesday Apr 12 @ Yuba 6-1 W Monday Apr 11 – Yuba 14-4 W

Tips for a healthier lifestyle: smarter choices and active living Sarah Dowling Staff Writer

Images of perfect men and women flicker in and out of the public eye. These media images, of what is considered the “perfect body”, is often couples with the idea of achieving optimum health and fitness. People who view these images as the epitome of beauty and supremacy strive to lose weight, gain muscle, and become the unrealistic images they see in the media. What these people fail to realize is that a healthy lifestyle simply involves conscious choices

Mental Preparation about what we are eating and how we are spending our time.

Achieving a healthy lifestyle is something that takes time and effort and does not happen overnight. A healthy, balanced diet is important as well as physical activity. According to the United State Department of Agriculture, “…physical activity should be moderate or vigorous and add up to at least 30 minutes a day.” Here are some tips that can help anyone start a program to improve health and wellness.

• One step at a time: Optimum health does not happen right away. It is important to begin by setting small, realistic goals for yourself. If you are accustomed to an inactive lifestyle don’t expect to be able to run for miles the first day. Give it time and you will see results. “The biggest thing is that anyone starting an exercise program needs to have a goal.

If they have no goal to go for then it’s real easy for them to stop exercising,” Solano Community College 8SEE LIFESTYLE, PAGE 7