Solano Tempest

Defining SWAG

3 Growing pains

3 Is this progress?

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OPINION ON 2

OPINION ON 3

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VOL. 29, NO. 3

THE VOICE OF SOLANO COLLEGE

OCT. 3 - OCT. 16, 2012

Students try to honor memory of slain student John Glidden News Editor

Hernandez referenced the immediate reaction by the Solano College community to honor the memory of killed Solano stu-

jglidden@solanotempest.net

Ruben Hernandez is upset that Solano College has not taken action to honor a student who was murdered last month Hernandez was a classmate of Ashley Mills, a 28-year-old SCC student, pregnant with twins, who was murdered in her Vallejo home along with her boyfriend Dashoun Jones on Sept. 6 Hernandez appealed to the Solano College student government, on Sept. 18, for some sort of action to honor the memory of Mills.

“Why is nobody tripping about Ashley? I guess it’s because she is a black girl from south Vallejo.”

-- Ruben Hernandez classmate

dents, football player Ennis Johnson in 2011, and nursing student Phuong Le in 2010.

“It’s messed up,” Hernandez said outside the student government meeting. “Why is nobody tripping about Ashley? I guess it’s because she is a black girl from south Vallejo.”

Hernandez said that he contacted the Puente club and African American Scholars club to host a rally to remember Mills.

“I wish I could contact her family but I don’t have their information,” Hernandez said.

Kayla Salazar, interim student trustee, asked for a moment of silence at the Sept. 19 gov-

erning board meeting to honor Mills.

“We are very saddened by the event,” said Jowel Laguerre, superintendent/president of Solano College. “We wish the family the very best.”

According to media reports, two black males wearing hooded sweatshirts were seen running from the house after several gunshots were heard in the house. A toddler in the house was unharmed, according to media reports.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Vallejo police detectives Todd Tribble or Drew Ramsay at 1-800-488-9383.

Voters faced with competing propositions on November ballot Solano bracing for $2.8 million in cuts if Prop. 30 loses

Prop. 30 Full Title: The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 In brief: If approved, Raise California’s sales tax to 7.50% from its current level of 7.25%, which would expire in four years; and Increasing taxes on those who make more than $250,000,which would expire in seven years.

Revenue generated would be allocated to school districts (89%) and community colleges (11%) throughout California.

K-12 and community college districts will be able to determine how these monies are spent providing that (1) decisions are made during open sessions of district public meetings, and (2) funds may not be used to pay for the salaries and benefits of district administrators or any other administrative costs.

Impact at Solano College: If approved, state funding would remain the same for Solano. Around $29 million for the 2012/2013 fiscal year

Prop. 38 Full Title: Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Program

If not approved, Solano would lose $2.8 million from the state.

In brief: If approved, Increases personal income tax rates on annual earnings over $7,316; First four years, allocates 60% of revenue to K-12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt, and 10% to early childhood programs; thereafter, allocates 85% revenue to K-12 schools, and 15% to early childhood programs.

Support: Solano College governing board (6-0-1) at Aug. 15 meeting Solano College faculty union Jerry Brown, Governor of California League of Women Voters of California California Democratic Party California Teachers Association

Impact at Solano College:

www.yesonprop30.com

Solano would not receive funding from proposition, if approved.

Opposed: California Republican Party Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Action Committee

Support: Molly Munger, attorney.

California State PTA www.prop38forlocalschools.org Opposed: Solano College faculty union California Republican Party California Democratic Party

Website: www.stopprop30.com SOURCE: California Secretary of State Source: Community College League of California

MORE ONLINE AT WWW.SOLANOTEMPEST.NET Conference discusses issues on childhood education -

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www.stopthemiddleclasstaxhike. com SOURCE: California Secretary of State

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Indeed, it is the Constitutional right of every citizen, no matter how ignorant or how depraved, to be a journalist” - John S. Carroll

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COFFEE BREAK

Know your SWAG! SWAG! It’s everywhere, and everyone seems to be saying it. Be it music, fashion, sports or video games, there seems to be no shortage on the use of the word. It seems that people have their own definition or idea of what SWAG is.That’s not necessarily bad, but I’m starting to notice that more and more people confuse the word with something you can wear physically. To be fair, that isn’t entirely untrue, but allow me to elaborate on what SWAG truly is.

First off, SWAG cannot be bought! SWAG cannot be worn!

Your clothes and style are merely accessories that one may use to finalize his/her SWAG. So…. do you want to know how to use SWAG correctly?

True SWAG is what you say, it’s how you walk. True SWAG is how you conduct yourself in a room of staring eyes. SWAG is confidence born from knowing exactly who

you are as a person, and expressing yourself with reckless abandon!

By Ryan Tucker Staff WriterRTucker@solanotempest.net

What’s beautiful about the word SWAG, like the title says, it’s Something We All Got. This may be hard for some to believe, but trust me when I tell you that we’ve all got it.

Like most things, SWAG is truly

subjective. For example, music art and fashion is as subjective as it can get. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and SWAG is no exception. Let’s take a moment and think back to Michael Jackson, and innovator who should be congratulated and a man who seemed to be created from SWAG itself.

People wanted to be him, wanted to move and sound just like him.

Michael Jackson’s appeal had nothing to do with how he dressed, though as flashy as he was, his appeal was his ability to stand out amongst the rest, His presence almost demanded attention He was cool without being arrogant, and these are some of the qualities that make SWAG what it is.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure... overused, but more importantly it’s misused. All I ask is that you don’t hate the innovators; congratulate them! Hate the posers and pity them. Don’t be afraid to flaunt your own SWAG. If you’re a Nerd, Scene, Goth or Jock, just be who you are. Haters are gonna hate no matter what you do, and when they do, your SWAG is there to combat them with a smile. Like most things in life, confidence isn’t given…it’s earned. And what is confidence but just another word for SWAG. So remember, never blend in, always stand out, and stay SWAGY Solano.

VOICE YOUR OPINION

If you have something to say, a reaction to a story or an opinion on a topic, email us your view at: tempest@solano.edu If you do send letters please make sure to include full name, and contact information (for verification purposes) and be advised that letters may be edited and/or shortened for length.

Lastly, fellow students, I would just like to say SWAG should not be seen in a negative light. At its core it is very positive. Trust me, I know…the word SWAG is way

corrections In the Sep. 19 issue of The Tempest, in the story “Astronomy professor looks toward the sky,” Philip Petersen’s name was miss spelled.

The Sep. 19 issue included water polo in the sports calendar. There is no water polo this semes-

Campus Calendar Wed. Oct. 3

Sat. Oct. 20

Quit Smoking Now! Sessions

“4th annual” Fundraiser for Breast Cancer

Vallejo Center Student Health Center

Bunko Goes Pink

Outreach Health Services

Bldg. 1400 in the Cafeteria

Room 1409

Starts at 2 pm, door open at 1pm

From: 1pm- 3pm

Thurs. Oct. 4 Last day to Petition for a Degree/ Certificate

Wed. Oct. 24 Disability Awareness Day From 10 a.m-3 p.m Room 1421, BLDG 1400

Office of Admissions and Records Email: admissions@solano.edu

Mon. Oct. 15 Fall SCC Golf Tournament Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

Thu. Oct 25 Veterans Brown Bag Lunch From: 12-1pm Room 605, BLDG 605

1095 Hiddenbrooke Parkway From: 9:00 am to 4:30pm

Thu. Nov. 1 Dr. SSEX Safe Sex Clinic

Thu. Oct 18 Veterans Brown Bag Lunch From:12-1pm Room 605, BLDG 600

Room 1400 in the Lobby From: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Nothing ventured, nothing gained In the last issue of The Tempest we ran an article detailing the difficulties we have been having getting college approval of Ad Camp, a company that provides newspaper kiosks for colleges and other organizations by selling ads, thus generating revenue. As convoluted as the process sounds, it’s even crazier when you can see it. Cartoonist Philip Temple took the time to put our frustrations in pictures.

By Larry Ragland Editor-in-Chief LRagland@

What he came up with is a solanotempest.net visualization of the “crazy”. We are hoping that the drawing appears as convoluted as it is in reality because at least that way we would know we’re not crazy. And as much as I would like to say that all is not lost after making our case at the recent President’s Cabinet Meeting, it seems that we are back at square one. We have an Ad Camp spokesperson that is more than willing to answer any remaining questions. However, student government thinks that The Tempest should have to give a portion of our funds to them or that we should display their pamphlets. If there are legitimate questions that have yet to be answered then by all means ask. But holding up the process in an attempt to exercise some type of authority is laughable. This is a student newspaper, not a concession stand and no form of government—not even student government—is going to make us pay some sort of “tribute.” No journalist worth their salt would do so. It is unethical and dishonest and it violates the integrity of our chosen profession.

The whole point of enlisting the services of Ad Camp is so that we can be as independent as possible, monetarily speaking. By not having to rely on the school for funding (or as little as possible) we help the school save money, but we eliminate any potential any type of overly cozy relationships.

Whenever money is involved the truth tends to suffer. It is our goal to maintain our autonomy and remain beholden only to the truth. Getting these kiosks ensures that future journalism majors here at Solano Community College can write for a student-run and funded newspaper that doesn’t have to answer to political factions or board groups—only their readers.

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For information about the Ad Camp Kiosks that are installed at 30 other colleges in California, visit adcamp.net

Letter to the Editor:

I second that emotion Editor: This is in response to Larry Ragland’s excellent opinion piece on the “red tape” that has plagued the Tempest for several years. It seems a simple enough premise: 1) Find agency that can provide nice newsstands kiosks for college campus 2) Get necessary paperwork from agency 3) Take paperwork to college campus administration to signoff 4)Take paper work back to agency to get newsstands kiosks 5) Agency installs kiosks on campus

THE 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

Students, teachers, administration and other campus personnel are thrilled with the beauty these kiosks have added to the campus.

A simple enough premise to me, but apparently not so for the Solano College administration.

Why so much “red tape?”

In my last couple of years as a staff member of the college newspaper I have witnessed firsthand the struggle The Tempest has gone through to get these newsstands on campus. I can’t understand why something, as Mr. Ragland pointed out, would not be embraced as an enhancement to the campus and also a monetary supplement to offset its budget woes.

TEMPEST THE VOICE OF SOLANO COLLEGE

The Voice of Solano College nVol. 29, No. 3 Larry Ragland editor-in-chief staff writers: Ashley Ching Meg Currier Patrick Finnigan Carlo Marzan Jordan Rosario Max Shepherd Ryan Tucker

news editor: John Glidden opinion editor: Larry Ragland

staff photographers: Jessica Martinez, Tim Hosford * * *

sports editor: Ben Gogna features editor: Sam Zaghloul online editor: Sharman Bruni photo editor: Bradley Mossman

faculty adviser: Samanda Dorger

I see it much more then battling “red tape.” I see it as an administration that doesn’t want to take responsibility (have their names documented), on papers that have anything to do with a cost factor.

This is the same administration that is battling ongoing accreditation issues.

I hope our administration can get past the bureaucratic nonsense and do something that will uplift the student body and personnel of Solano College.

--Deborah Graham Former Tempest staff writer

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 Growing pains and forgetful friends

FASHION Spotlight

Dear Lynn: My parents need to lay off the babying now that I’m living on my own. I’m a freshman at Solano. I have a job, go to school, plus I live with roommates.

Even though I’m broke, I try not to ask for financial assistance from them. I have all this responsibility and have shown a tremendous amount of maturity lately. Why haven’t they seen the light? -Growing Pains

Dear Growing Pains: Sometimes parents have a hard time letting their children grow up. Trust me, when my folks said goodbye to me after 18 years their exact words were “you’ll always be our little pumpkin.” Whoa! Like I really wanted them to think of me as a pumpkin when I was clearly on my way into adulthood. Parents just need to know they’re still needed even though we are moving on and growing up. Just be patient and give them a little more time to process the idea of your independence. It’s been awhile since they went to college and grew up themselves.

Your parents likely had that same issue with your grandparents long ago. The overprotective cycle usually repeats itself through generations of family. Letting go of something so important (you) is hard for them.

Dear Lynn: My best friend moved away after two years here at Solano. She transferred to a University back east that put her in a sorority, and I’m stuck here at Solano.

She seems to be too busy now to keep in touch. How do I cope with this, it’s like I’ve lost her completely. Maybe I’m jealous of her or her new friends. I’m not sure what it is really. Do you have any advice I can use? - Soul Sister Dear Soul Sister: This is defiantly a hard one, and one I will do my best to answer. It’s difficult to lose a best friend, especially when you two are at this age.

This is a time where you need your friends the most because family and acquaintance fade into the background. When we venture out into the world of college we often go it alone, with nothing but our peers to support us. I know that making new friends is harder when you become an adult, but all you have to do is give it your all. I believe everyone is capable of that and as for your best friend, it’s her loss and not yours. It’s also common to loose friends throughout our lives, which means we are constantly adjusting.

Lynn’s Cafe is written by Meg Currier. Send letters to Lynn at: mcurrier@solanotempest.net

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Arthur Jackson , chilling on a ledge, showcases his casual style.

Jordan Rosario /Tempest

Jackson, wears a unique outfit: a pair 1970s-inspired sunglasses from Party City, a gold Harry Potter themed necklace from Borders, and a canvas & Navajo-print backback from Forever21.

Arthur Jackson: Stepping outside the box

By Jordan Rosario Staff Writer JRosario@solanotempest.net

A few weeks ago, while walking through campus with Ryan, trying to find students to interview about style, we met Arts 2-D major and aspiring fashion designer Arthur Jackson. While discussing different topics like new trends and DIY projects, I realized that Jackson had individuality and confidence when it came to his personal style.

Jackson’s stance on style is that what he wears, “expresses who he is,” and he prefers, “to stand out from the crowd and find clothes that are one-of-a-kind and that no one else will have.” He says that he gets his fashion inspiration from television shows like Project Runway, fashion magazines, as well as popular fashion-blogger Bryanboy (bryanboy.com).

To Jackson, Bryanboy stands for, “going out of the comfort zone, personal expression, and not caring what other people think of what you’re wearing, as long as you’re comfortable.”

Arthur Jackson, relaxes on the grass.

Jackson’s favorite stores are H&M, Forever21, and online clothing store ASOS.com (asos.com), where he found an interesting 3-D-like cube ring. During a shopping trip to Forever21 over a year ago, Jackson found one of his most favorite pieces in his closet; a leopard-print bow tie.

On days where he feels like dressing up or to “step it up”, he will pair it with a nice button-up and either shorts or pants.

He wants to start going to vintage and thrift stores and once found a pair of Ray-Ban aviators from the 1980’s for less than $15.00. For Jackson, shopping is about finding pieces that, “no one else will be wearing.”

“[Don’t] be afraid of stepping outside of the box. Designers and models got to where they are due to not being afraid.”

--Arthur Jackson Jackson’s opinions and viewpoints on style are refreshing. His enthusiasm for standing apart from the crowd and being confident in that what he wears expresses who he is, is encouraging.

Being an aspiring fashion designer has helped his creative voice come through his style and has made him realize that, “designers have their own thing that sets them apart,” from everyone else, “and when you see it, you know that it’s their work.

I aspire to be like that as well.” He also adds, “[Don’t] be afraid of stepping outside of the box. Designers and models got to where they are due to not being afraid of,” staying away from that normal box.

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A knight in shining drumsticks

By Megan Currier Staff Writer MCurrier@solanotempest.com

Just picture this: you meet a new guy in college, he greets you warmly with a “Hey” and a smile. He has long black hair and a goatee. He is wearing all black with a guitar strapped to his back. Can you hear the words ringing in your heads yet ladies?

He is probably a burnout, slacker, heart-breaker, or self-absorbed. These are just a handful of words women use to label male musicians. It’s the age old stereotype most musicians can’t seem to shake off, and that permanent bad-boy persona is the only idea society has come to believe. Sure, this new guy is wearing head-to-toe black, but do clothes really make the man? The answer to that question is no.

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Tempest: What does fashion mean to you?

Tiffany: Fashion doesn’t rule my life, but it definitely means something. I live by a motto: “When you look good, you feel good.”

Tempest: How would you define your style?

Tiffany: Sassy, coordinated, well put together and it screams “hot”..

Tempest:Would you rather design clothes, or model them?

Tiffany: If I was at least 5’8”, I would model them.

“What’s hot is something that you don’t reveal, but makes them wonder.”

-Tiffany Binay Clemente

Tempest: What does “hot” mean to you then?

Tempest: So what is your signature piece of clothing or accessory?

Tiffany: What’s hot is something that you don’t reveal, but makes them wonder.

Tiffany: Heels. I can do any and every thing in them.

Tempest: What inspires the way you dress?

Tiffany: I honestly feel my personality inspires me. However city fashions such as New York and San Francisco provide that touch of swagger and fierceness.

Tempest: What are some of your favorite stores to shop?

Tiffany: Mandies from New York, Express, and thrift stores

DJ Harper is disciplined about his music. He is in no way near the “bad boy” when it comes to the treatment of those around him. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone, and the shirt will likely be in black with his favorite band logo on it. Not only did Harper teach himself how to play the guitar, he is quite the talented drummer. He is a one-man band.

Instead of the usual activity of partying all night or getting wasted at an after-hours club, Harper is working hard laying down tracks for his sound recording class at Solano. He wants to be a producer of his own music, and help other artists achieve their goals.

He describes himself as confident about his talent but not conceited about himself.

Harper credits his family for his musical talent.

“Most of my family is self- taught in music,” he said. “They all can play an instrument or sing really well.”

His eyes sparkle when he talks about working on his music.

“I’m a stage baby, my place is the stage.” Harper smiles.

Harper doesn’t stay out late or miss a single class. Even though he is a firstyear student at Solano there is no sign of him goofing off. He says he stays as far away from drugs as possible. Why would he need drugs when the stage offers up plenty of adrenaline?

All Harper needs is the drum beat.

“I want to make a career out of sound producing and attend a private music school in Los Angeles,” Harper says. “My grandma always used to say: If you do what you love, you’ll love what you do”.

“I want to wake up in the morning and go to a job I love, not one that I hate”.

Harper tells me his Teacher Matt Dudman wants his class to work on recording our Solano Choral group every Wednesday. This way it will not only benefit both classes by gaining experience but it will also further the production of each class.

Harper also says that one in the music business has to develop patience, his class at Solano is four hours long.

When decoding the stereotypes we place on musicians there are a few attributes that are inevitable. Harper is just like all other musicians when it comes to the “starving musicians” part.. He says that he does his best to let his personal troubles roll off his back. He calls this idea, “My cruse mood”. He also says that he loves the ladies, but that he believes in the traditional ways of love. So, not a heart breaker, check! This musician is certainly not fitting the “bad boy” mode at all. Although he claims to love hard rock and heavy metal the most out of any other style of music, he doesn’t think of himself as a rocker that fits the profile. You know, that dark morbid angry looking guy we all see in the media( Ozzie Osborne, is that you?) Harper has his sights set on breaking the mode, and ladies, isn’t it about time? Wa hooo!

Tempest: Do you have any words of encouragement for people who may be afraid to express themselves fashionably?

Musician DJ Harper says.

“My grandma always used to say: If you do what you love, you’ll love what you do”.

Tiffany: Look, I come from a family who doesn’t give a f***. People are gonna talk and have opinions, but you are who you are, and if you’re able to accept that, then you will be able to shine. I am who I am and I’m damn proud of it. That’s swag.

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Tempest staff wins awards

Briefs

Golf fundraiser is Oct. 15 Sharman Bruni Online Editor sbruni@solanotempest.net

Tempest took home 11 awards, Sept. 22.

Tempest Staff

The Tempest took home 11 awards from the Journalism Association of Community College’s Nor-Cal conference Sept. 22 at Sacramento State University.

Two student delegates attended the conference, competing in photography and news writing contests, attending workshops, touring the Sacramento State Hornet newspaper newsroom and picking up awards for regional entries mailed in over the summer.

“I feel honored that I won the onthe-spot competition,” said delegate Ben Gogna. “The Tempest has given me a whole new avenue and direction to take my life.”

About 18 northern California community colleges and 190 students attended the annual conference.

TABLOID FRONT PAGE LAYOUT-First place: Sharman Bruni, Anthony Gutierrez and Phillip Temple EDITORIAL CARTOON-First place and Honorable Mention: Phillip Temple PHOTO STORY/ESSAY-Second place: Tim Hosford EDITORIAL WRITING-Third place: Sharman Bruni and Deborah Graham NEWS STORY-Third and fourth place: John Glidden TABLOID INSIDE PAGE LAYOUT-Third place: Camille Levasseur, Nick Sestanovich BRING-IN PHOTO-Fourth place: Ben Gogna COLUMN WRITING-Honorable Mention: Sam Zaghloul

Solano Community College is holding their first golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 15 at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit the Athletic Boosters Club, Baseball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, Dance Production, Women’s Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Diving, Volleyball, and Sports Medicine.

To register for the tournament, RSVP by Oct. 8 with a payment of $125 along with the attached form to Dean Lily Espinoza in building 1700. Make the check out to Solano Athletics Boosters Club as a tax-deductible donation.

The cost of the tournament covers green fees, golf carts, a BBQ lunch, awards, dinner, an auction, and additional challenges and games.

“This is an all-sports fundraiser to support the Athletics Department,” Espinoza said. As you

know, we lost two teams in the spring semester, Football and Water polo, as a result of budget cuts.

This fundraiser will go toward supporting current and future student athletes and to bringing back our teams.”

Community members who wish to attend without participating in the tournament can register as a nongolfing individual for $65.

For more information read the attached brochure or contact Lily Espinoza at (707) 864-7126.

Softball clinic for youths to be held on Oct. 14 Sharman Bruni Online Editor sbruni@solanotempest.net

Solano Community College is holding a softball clinic for young adults from ages 10-18 on Sunday, Oct. 14. There will be two clinics focusing on offensive and defensive skills.

The cost for each clinic is $25 for early registration by Oct. 5. Buying both at early registration will lower

the price to $40. Registration paid for after the deadline will cost $30 per clinic and $60 for both.

The offensive skills camp will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will focus on the mechanics of swinging a bat as well as teaching athletes about short game techniques and developing base running skills/ strategies. Bring a water bottle, cleats, helmet, and bat.

From 2-5 p.m. the defensive skills camp will teach players fundamen-

tal defensive skills such as fly ball technique, footwork, and throwing mechanics. At the last hour athletes will break into positions for defensive development. Bring a water bottle, cleats, glove, and extra gear for catchers.

For more information contact Coach Pearson-Bloom at Terri. pearson@solano.edu.

California now offers option to register to vote online

NEWS PHOTO-First place: Ben Gogna Tempest Staff

Voter registration BBQ drive to be held on Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 Max Shepherd Staff Writer mshepherd@solanotempest.net

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Solano Community College’s Vallejo and Vacaville campuses, and Wednesday, Oct. 10 at its Fairfield campus, SCC will be launching student voter registration drives, with an accom-

panying free BBQ. A variety of speakers will be present including: County Supervisor, Tonmar Silvera; PAC Chair, Marc Pandone; and League of Women Voters member, Bonnie Silvera.

The event is in support of Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act, which will keep $6 billion in budget cuts to schools and colleges.

Now you have no reason not to register to vote in the state of California.

On Sept. 19, the state launched a new system, allowing residents of California the ability to register to vote online.

The new online system will search the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) database for your California driver license or identification card number, date of birth, and last four digits of your social security number, according to the California Secretary of State website.

If your information is found and

you authorize elections officials' use of your DMV signature, an electronic image of your DMV signature will be added to your voter registration application after you click "submit" at the end of the online application, according to the website.

If there is no signature on file with DMV, all of your information will be transmitted to your county elections office; you will just need to click "print," sign the paper application, and mail it. Your county elections official will contact you when your voter registration application is approved or when more information is needed to confirm your eligibility.

To be eligible to vote in California: Be a United States citizen, A resident of California, Be 18 years old or older on election day, Not be found by a court to be mentally incompetent, Not be in jail or prison, or on parole for a felony conviction The last day to register to vote, either through the online system or through a paper form is Oct. 22.

Those interested voting online can go to the following link: www.registertovote.ca.gov

Tempest cartoonist recognized by national journalism organization

Staff Writer

Tempest cartoonist Phillip Temple is a finalist in the Associated Collegiate Press 2012 awards competition. Temple’s ‘Community College’ board game, which appeared as a two-page spread in the May 9, 2012 issue competes against car-

toons from student newspapers at four-year universities across the nation, including UCLA, University of Illinois and University of Texas.

Placement of awards will be announced at the ACP annual convention in Chicago, Oct. 31- Nov. 4.

ACP is the oldest and largest national membership organization for college student journalists.

Since 1921, ACP has offered members resources to help their publications – newspapers, yearbooks, magazines, broadcast programs, and online publications – improve. More than 20,000 students are staffers at ACP member publications

Phil Temple’s Community College Board is a finalist in the Associated Collegiate Press 2012 awards competition.

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Prop 30: It’s About Your Education The California Dream was built on a system of public schools and colleges that gave every Californian access to the education needed to get ahead.Yet, after years of budget cuts, our higher education system is at the breaking point.

Since 2008, funding for community colleges has been cut by 12 percent, or $809 million, while course sections have declined by 24 percent, and enrollment has decreased by nearly 500,000. State support for the CSU system has been cut by 35 percent, or almost $1 billion over the past 18 months. Tuition and fees at UC have increased by 84 percent since 2008.

Your YES vote on Prop. 30 will: ¥ Stop a $250 million cut to CSU and UC, preventing further layoffs, and class and enrollment cuts ¥ Protect CSU and UC students from additional, steep tuition hikes ¥ Provide a $500 tuition refund for CSU students for this year. ¥ Make room for an additional 20,000 community college students.

BUT if Prop. 30 fails: • California’s community colleges, the CSU and UC systems will be cut by $1 billion!

What does Prop. 30 do? ✓ Asks California’s wealthiest to pay a little more for seven years so that the middle class doesn’t have to bear the burden. Under Prop. 30, families making below $500,000 a year will pay no additional income taxes. ✓ Increases the sales tax by onequarter percent for four years— which amounts to a penny more on a $4 cheeseburger. ✓ Directs new money for schools and colleges into a dedicated account the Legislature can’t touch.

Student Voter Registration BBQs: • Oct 9th- Vacaville and Vallejo, 11am - 1pm • Oct 10 - Fairfield Campus 11am -1pm

Vote YES on Prop. 30. www.YesOnProp30.com Paid for by the Solano Community College Education First PAC

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Yuba takes win over Solano in women’s volleyball

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Pilar Washington and Lainey Brown discuss with team before 2nd set, playing against Yuba College Friday September 21 at home.

Solano’s effort couldn’t compete with the 49ers Carlo Marzan staff writer

come into play and gave Yuba the set 25-17. The Falcons had more missed cmarzan@solanotempest.net blocks and spike opportunities, not taking advantage of Yuba’s free balls.

FAIRFIELD — Solano Community During the third set, Yuba looked to College loses to Yuba College 3-1. try and take the game in a 3-0 set while Solano Community College’s women’s the Falcons were hungry and needed a volleyball team recently went up against win. Solano finally caught on to the tip Yuba College this past September 21. balls Yuba was doing, punishing Yuba Despite a good won the set 25-15.

“The team has so andFourth showing, the Falcons and final set, were not able to hold much potential, and Yuba won 25-17. With it down, losing 25good hustle on both I have no doubt asides, 18, 25-17, 15-25, and Yuba came out on 25-17 to the 49ers. that they will work top, winning the game.

First set started Coach Monica hard to overcome Bustos off, Yuba having says “Well, taken the first lead, this obstacle unfortunately, we didn’t but the Falcons kept as well as we could so they can come play it close. However, the have against Yuba.”

49ers would go on to out on top”.

“The team has so take a more commuch potential, and -- coach Monica Bustos. I have no doubt that manding lead taking the set 25-18. Solano they will work hard to would lose out to Yuba’s tipped balls overcome this obstacle so they can come and gave six points away to Yuba purely out on top.” off of outs.

“The team looks to move on from In the second set, the 49ers once this game and use it as motivation.” again took the first point and the early Solano’s next game is at home on lead. Good plays came off of Lainey October 3rd vs. Los Medanos Brown and beautiful digs by Sarah at 6:00pm.

Cabales, but Yuba’s blocking would

SPORTS CALENDAR Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 3:30 p.m. - Soccer vs Contra Costa College at home 6 p.m. - Volleyball vs College of Alameda at home Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 3:30 p.m. - Soccer vs Yuba College at home Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 6 p.m. - Volleyball vs Laney College

Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 4:00 p.m. - Soccer vs Marin Bye - Volleyball

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