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THE VOICE OF SOLANO COLLEGE

Meet SCC’s welding instructor

By Sam Zaghloul Staff writer

Tempest wins state, regional awards

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SCC welding program: He’s only been teach“It’s a disaster, but it’s ing welding here for one not unworkable. It’s a vicsemester, his small of- tim of its own neglect… fice still looks like he just until last year, most of moved in. His name was Solano’s support has been taped on the nameplate preparing students for outside the door, but any a four year university,” lack of seniority is more Kissinger said. Kissinger than made up by his expe- plans to change that. rience and ability.

“Right now the focus is He is Jeffrey Kissinger, the new welding instruc- “Now we need tor at Solano Community to take a critiCollege.

Kissinger has worked as cal look at betthe training coordinator ter space for at AARCorp, and a substitute teacher, working with welding.” the mentally disabled.

Kissinger learned to -- Jowel Laguerre, weld in 1979. “There were SCC president two doors open for me-I could either work for the revising the curriculum, military, or I could work updating it for the twentyfor the Government,” first century, and making Kissinger said. “To that it so it can compete with end, I went to a school in any welding program in Norfolk, Virginia to learn the country.” welding.”

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Benjamin Gogna/ Tempest Kissinger has been agrees. “The facilities Bryan Jackson, a student at Solano, works on joint-welding two cylinders on welding for over 30 years, need a lot of work,” Wednesday, Nov. 9. in a welding class. his experience making his said Superintendent/ words a bit foreboding 8SEE WELDING, PAGE 6 when talking about the

Former SCC student starts non-profit women’s group

By Natalie Icaza Staff writer Theresa Cobbs-Torres, 2009 graduate of Solano Community College, says she benefited from Solano Community College Cal Works Program with mentorship from Professor Joycelyn Mouton, and Extended Opportunity Programs & Services.

While Cobbs-Torres was

attending Solano Community College, she was influenced by the patience and teachings of her professors-- Alena Hairston and Michelle Arce in the ethnic studies department, and Emily Blair from the humanities department.

Without their guidance and motivation, CobbsTorres says she wouldn’t have moved on to become an honor student and a

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2011 graduate from UC Davis, where she majored in ethnic studies with a minor in sociology at the age of 51.

Last April, Cobbs-Torres organized the Menlo Park East Palo Alto Beautiful Women’s Chapter, she is the president.

MPEPA Beautiful Women began through 8SEE WOMEN, PAGE 6

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Theresa Cobbs-Torres

The Solano Community College student newspaper, The Tempest, brought home four awards from the NorCal convention of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) held this weekend at Sacramento State University on Nov.12.

The Tempest website won an Online General Excellence award. Cartoonist Phillip Temple won second place in the on-the-spot cartoon competition, A&E editor Nick Sestanovich won Honorable Mention in the copy editing contest, and Photo Editor Ben Gogna, also took home an Honorable Mention in the news photo competition.

“Our online editor, Deborah Graham, deserves special recognition,” said Samanda Dorger, facility advisor. “She has worked so hard on the redesign, the SEO, the social media, and has provided many stories for the Tempest.”

From Spanish instructor to Liberal Arts dean: Jeff Lamb

By Natalie Icaza Staff Writer

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Jeff Lamb has a big job.

He’s the interim dean of the school of Liberal Arts at Solano Community College, which was recently formed by the merging of the humanities division and the fine and applied arts/behavioral sciences division. The two divisions were combined in the college’s recent reorganization, a cost-saving measure to offset state budget cuts.

Lamb’s school includes 19 departments, including all of the arts, international relations, English and foreign languages, history,

Jeff Lamb

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn’t exist and never shall. There is only now.” - Chrisopher Paolini

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Campus calendar

Nov.16 “The Crucible” Last showing all the way through Nov. 20 Location: SCC Campus Theater Thurs.-Sat. shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Sun. shows start at 2 p.m.

ICC meeting Room 1421 1p.m – 2p.m.

Direct Loan Application Deadline Student services bldg. 400 Stop tobacco: final class ICC workroom 1427 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Nov.18 Financial Aid petition deadline SCC Financial Aid Office Room 425, Student Services bldg 400 Fairfield Main campus Nov.21-23 Faculty/Staff In service, Mon.Wed. No classes Nov.24-25 Thanksgiving break No classes Nov. 24 Turkey Trot, 8 a.m., main campus Info: www.SolanoTurkeyTrot. org Dec. 8 Registered nursing information workshop, room 812, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 8-10 Horticulture Club plant sale, 1000 building, Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For information: 707-486-0179

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The validity of l-o-v-e Dear America: How do you spell social validation? L-O-V-E. In today’s society, it almost seems that love is a measure by which we judge others.

Between the desperate cry for social validation—“oh, someone loves me, which means that I am worth being loved by other people, too”—and the awkward displays of public affection—“So I was talking to this one guy and; oh, you’re in the middle of something, Charlene? I’ll wait until you’re done snogging your boyfriend to finish my story”—there are levels of lameness that one must endure because love is such an intrusive aspect in today’s society.

There is no reason for love to be a public event; the reason it’s so down-played and underappreciated is because it’s plastered all over magazines, all throughout books, and rampant throughout public schools. That’s not to say that love shouldn’t be something celebrated on days like weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays—but continu-

Tempest wins awards

ing to thrust wonder the search into people’s for romance is on minds that the forefront of “love is the everyone’s minds; only way you especially as a fecan feel good male, being raised about youron the idea that a self,” just sets man will sweep you and some you off your feet, poor naïve make you happy, sucker up for and validate your sadness. existence with his

By Kayla Doria

Take genitals makes it News editor for instance very difficult to the Twilight try and go against saga. (And no, in case you’re a fan, the grain and – God help you—be this isn’t going to degenerate into happy WITHOUT a lover. me mocking and pulling apart the

It doesn’t help that love very aspects of Stephanie Mayer’s is made a mockery in the media. blasphemous works that you hold Kim Kardashian, after a recordso dear.) As a child, these books winning 72-day streak, filed for a romanticize languishing over a re- divorce; this almost rates up there lationship that is, ultimately, hor- with Britney Spears and her 55rible for you. It makes it seem like hour wedding scandal, reported by the only way you can be happy is MSNBC. These events are insane, if you’re plastered to the man you destroying the sanctity of marriage love, giving him babies and mak- way worse than those dastardly ing him sandwiches, as is your role gays-- who, by the by, are definitely as the silly, lovelorn and subservi- worse than these upstanding mement female you were born to be. No bers of society who hold marriage

Editorial

The Tempest would like to acknowledge those journalism students who took home four awards Nov. 12 at the Journalism Association of Community College’s annual Nor Cal conference at Sacramento State University. Solano journalism students competed against 18 other colleges, with a total of 219 delegates at the conference.

Therefore we would like to congratulate the Tempest’s very own with the Online General Excellence award recognizes overall quality of the website, solanotempest.net and in particular online editor, Deborah Graham.

Phillip Temple, who won second place in the on-the-spot competition for his cartoon on state workers.

Arts and Entertainment editor Nick Sestanovich who won an Honorable Mention in the copy editing contest.

Photo editor Ben Gogna, who won an Honorable Mention in the news photo competiton

as such a sacred event (read: passive-aggressive jab at the homophobic society of America, preventing the LGBT community from enjoying all the liberties of a free nation). Now, there is every chance in the world that Kim Kardashian had a legitimate reason to file for divorce, and I say that without sarcasm, but after such a public event, even if her claims for “irreconcilable differences” are true, it’s disappointing to see a marriage fall so far, so fast. Between these two conflicting ideas—that love is the best thing ever (here’s looking at you, Disney), and that love is a complete and utter joke (here’s looking at you, divorce rate in America) — it’s hard to believe that love can validate your existence when all is seems to do is bring annoyingly mushy show-tunes or bad publicity.

Yours sincerely,

An angry feminist

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.

Letter to the editor Editor, After reviewing the cartoon by Phillip Temple, printed in Vol. 28 No.2 of the Tempest, the Associated Students of Solano College (ASSC) feel that any prejudice and stereotyping of minority groups or any other race or ethnic group should not be allowed on the Solano Community College campus. ASSC condemns this action of the Solano Community College Tempest. This behavior is not fitting for a place of higher education and should not be allowed at Solano College.

of students, faculty, staff, and administrators of different backgrounds and races. ASSC condemns the use of discrimination whether it is in satire or in seriousness by any student group. Furthermore, any other types of discrimination to individuals or groups will not be tolerated by the ASSC. - Phil McCaffery Jr. ASSC president

ON THE WEB Visit Solanotempest.net for news and updates.

-Kelsey Moran-Richardson ASSC vice-president

Solano College is made up of a diverse community

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FCC Net Neutrality rules effective Nov. 20

Many of us who log onto the internet daily make the assumption that we have the ability (with internet access) to log into whatever site we want, whenever we want, watch online videos, send emails, get instant messages and much more.

What makes this possible is Net Neutrality.

Net Neutrality assures us that internet service providers are not able to discriminate between content and applications online. It assures us that there is equality for all websites and internet technologies.

This is the reason that the internet has free speech online. I guess you can call it the “First Amendment” policy of the internet. It protects the consumer’s rights.

This makes it possible for us to use any type of equipment, application, content or service without our nosey network providers interfering.

According to an editorial written by the Los Angeles Times, “FCC’s goal: An open and vibrant Internet,” on Nov. 20 Net Neutrality rules will go into effect. So what does this mean for us? It means that the FCC has stepped in to keep the internet providers on a level playing field.

The opponents of the bill, companies like Verizon, AT&T and other local phone and cable TV companies say they have no plans to block content or degrade net-

where the FCC fined Comcast and admonished them for what they deemed illegal practices.

By Deborah Graham Online editor

work performance. This is not true because in 2007 Comcast blocked BitTorrent transfers by initially slowing down bandwidth. CNET’s Declan McCullagh, reported Aug. 2008 the ruling from that case,

I agree with the proponents of the newly proposed rules. Companies like Verizon, AT&T, need legal procedures in place to protect consumer rights. I don’t want to see a system where the person or corporation who pays a higher premium gets more bandwidth rights than I do. I am tired of these companies putting commercial interest before the average consumer.

In my local area there are not many choices for network providers. Due to these limitations, we are left to the mercy of one or two companies. Information should be

free. The internet was initially set up for free transmission of data. A consumer should not have to set their alarm to get up at night just to use their internet service. Network providers should not offer favorable treatment to sites that might be willing to pay high premiums to get their data transferred faster. I see this making it very difficult for either non-profit organizations or newly started sites to stay competitive in moving their traffic.

The only job, in my opinion, of the network is to move my data from point A to point B. They should not be choosing which data to give priority to.

CAMPUS CONVERSATION

“At this point in the semester, how do you keep yourself motivated?”

“I don’t.”

-Cody R. Eisen, 19, Undecided

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 administra-

“That’s a good question… I have no idea. I would say, actually, study groups. Keeps it interesting, at least.”

-Daniel Schmitgal, 19, Political Science

-Giela Thornton, 19, Computer Science

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Students of Solano College.

Sharman Bruni editor-in-chief

Readers may take up to five copies of The Tempest free. Additional copies may be purchased

Memberships: Journalism Association of Community Colleges • California Newspaper Publishers Association

-Erin Benne, 21, Liberal Studies

“I don’t even know… coming to school to see people, and weaseling classes in between that. And finals.”

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tion, the faculty and staff, or the Associated

for 25 cents.

“Just my goals… I know what I want to do, so I can stay on track, and focus on my goals.”

Kayla Doria Anthony Gutierrez news editors

Rebecca Naranjo sports editor

Nick Sestanovich a&e editor

Deborah Graham online editor

Sara Berzman opinion editor

Ben Gogna photo editor

Sam Zaghloul Natalie Icaza Jeffrey Stock Mattia Austin Mark Beierly Mitchel Bobo Roy Taisague staff writers

Anthony Peters copy editor Phillip Temple cartoonist Samanda Dorger adviser

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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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT “Crucible” update is thoughtprovoking and well-performed

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“The Rum Diary” fails to do Thompson justice

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Elizabeth Proctor (Erin Hoffman Moro) looms over the body of her husband John (Justin Hernandez).

PLAY REVIEW

By Mark Beierly Staff writer

Deception knows no bounds.

People have the capability to appeal to decency and the morality of human values. Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” shows what happens when people appeal to power, ignorance, and deception.

Directed by George Maguire, Solano College Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” is a modern dramatization of the Salem witch trials, and exposes the nature of deception by appealing to people’s willingness to believe in their judgments in blind faith or religion.

The play starts, when a group of young girls are caught dancing and expressing themselves in a case of wild hedonism and a Burning Man type of celebration in the woods. Fearful of persecution and backlash, young girl Abigail Williams (played by a manipulatively impressive Nancy Baranski) spins a web of deceit by claiming their actions are the result of witches and their linking possessive powers to the devil.

One of the girls is Betty Parris (Victoria Bristow) who fakes her

unconscious state and then later backs up Abigail’s claims of being possessed by witchcraft and listing names. The townsfolk begin to talk about the legitimacy of witches among the people, which lead to accusations of people being truthful to each other and most importantly their belief in religion.

Among the town’s skeptics is John Proctor (Justin Hernandez).

He seemingly knows all too well of Abigail’s web of lies, and thus Proctor has his life put through hell, when his wife becomes blacklisted as one of the women who may be a witch. The remainder of the play becomes an allegory fight where deception, religion, and the justice system all play the role of innocence among hearsay as well as the fate of Proctor and his wife.

Maguire’s interpretation of “The Crucible” features many outstanding performances. The whole cast is top notch and handles the material of Miller’s play well. The standout is Justin Hernandez as John Proctor.

Hernandez is stellar as we learn Proctor crusades against witchery hearsay masks a man who clearly made a mistake in his marriage.

Randall Chun, who plays occult expert Rev. John Hale, has a nice subplot involving his stance in witchcraft, as the witchcraft trial proceedings cause Hale to go

from a believer to a skeptic as he begins to see the legitimacy of witchcraft is merely hearsay and a trick of a young girl’s deception.

Another standout performer is David Schuster whose portrayal of stubborn governor Danforth shows playwright Arthur Miller’s intentions of what McCarthyism really is: ignoring the facts for the sake of people’s persuasion and reputation.

The performances of this play attribute George Maguire’s modernist vision of Arthur Miller’s work. Lighting design director Chris Guptil and sound design technician Will McCandleless deserve some credit in reflecting the play’s deliberate character beat for beat mood.

In the end, Maguire’s interpretation of “The Crucible” is a morality tale that often asks the nature of truth completely gone when we give into public perception and crowd mentality. When people have power, are we so ignorant to see abuse it inflicts on others, especially the truly good ones?

Sadly the answer in this play is yes.

“The Crucible” wraps up this weekend on Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m, so see it while you still can. Information on other performances of the show can be found at SolanoCollegeTheatre. org.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp fail to provide sparks for “The Rum Diary.”

MOVIE REVIEW Chenault to entice Kemp into some shady business dealings. Oh no! Another rich guy with a taste

By Mitchel Bobo for malevolent real estate ventures!

Staff writer Haven’t seen that before! The stiff plot line hamstrings his character.

“The Rum Diary” is based on Yes, he’s bad, but the movie does the first novel of Gonzo journalist not provide a reason to care.

Hunter S. Thompson. Johnny Kemp gets into high jinks with Depp has been an avid fan and fellow newspaper staff writers Bob supporter of Thompson and his Sala (Michael Rispoli) and Moberg work since portraying the writer (Giovanni Ribisi) cavorting in 1998s “Fear and Loathing in around the island quarreling Las Vegas.” Depp’s enthusiasm for amongst each other and locals.

Thompson and his work has been These comedic endeavors fail to noble (Depp helped to bankroll provide even smirk. The fights the movie after discovering it in and the laughs are nothing a heap of the artist’s unpublished new. You’ve heard it all before. work, as well as paying for The film makes attempts to Thompson’s funeral in 2005.) provide dialogue of a Hithcockian This enthusiasm does not translate order: quick, smart, and potent, into a good movie though. yet the results fall flat. No zingers Thompson’s work has been here. The film’s most poignant characterized as fast-paced, moment comes near the end comedic, and obtuse. Though the with Kemp (as an extension of book and movie give rare insight Thompson) begins to realize his into Thompson and the persona journalistic stride: consuming we’ve come to know him for, the drugs and taking on fat cats and movie falls flat in nearly every oppressors of the upper class. facet. Generic characters, plot, I bought a ticket to “The and cinematography are crammed Rum Diary” with a plethora of down the viewer’s throat. It’s like enthusiasm for Thompson and his buying a drink you know you work. I have yet to read the novel hate, and expecting the passing and seeing this movie may have of time to have reshaped your deterred any intention to do so. pallet. When you drink it, though, Though fellow movie goers have you remember why you hated it. appeased me by stating that the The plot barely gives off a movie is not very faithful to the pulse. Depp plays Paul Kemp the novel, taking liberties with a novel’s film’s catalyst. Kemp is a reporter story line and characters hardly taking up a job at a newspaper ever goes well, and this instance in 1960s Puerto Rico. The seems no different. Twenty newspaper is filled with characters minutes into this movie, I was none of which are memorable. patting my pocket missing the 10 The same goes for the rest of dollars I had spent for admission. the film’s characters. Amber The rest of the movie, I was Heard (“Pineapple Express”) is waiting for a redeemable moment. visually stunning in her portrayal Something worth 10 dollars or of Chenault, the object of Kep’s that would validate sitting in a affection, but that’s about it. movie theater for two hours, and I Her character is bland, taking up found none. I found myself trying screen time in very small spurts to stay awake and almost nodding and supplying no substance other off a couple times. I was not the than her sexual swagger. Aaron only one.

Eckhart plays Sanderson, another villainous rich guy who uses

“Scrooge: The Musical” ushers in the holiday season Tired of all the adaptations of “A Christmas Carol”?

Bay Area Stage’s production should satisfy you humbuggers.

This production of Charles Dickens’ novel features cold-

souled Ebenezer Scrooge, who has a change of heart after spirit visitations on Christmas Eve. The musical is a 1992 stage musical with book, music and lyrics

by Leslie Bricusse. Its score and book are closely adapted from the

music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film “Scrooge” starring Albert Finney. Bricusse was nominated for the Academy Award for the song score he wrote for the film, and most of those songs were carried over to the musical.

Like the film, the musical closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being

visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

The play opens on Dec. 2 at Bay Terrace Theatre in Vallejo. Happy Holidays!

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“Tower Heist” is simpleminded but entertaining

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Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre has something for everybody

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A jolly jester statue greets visitors entering the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre.

By Deborah Graham Online editor

Universal Pictures

The cast does fine, but Murphy steals the movie.

MOVIE REVIEW

By Nick Sestanovich A&E editor

Ever wanted to see “Ocean’s Eleven” set in the post-Bernie Maddoff era?

“Tower Heist” is the movie for you.

Actually, that’s pretty much how production on the movie began.

According to producer Brian Grazer, it was initially conceived in 2005 as an all-black version of “Ocean’s” where a heist group robs the Trump Plaza and has gone through several story and cast changes since. Now it’s in theaters, and not a second too late because with the Occupy Wall Street protests occurring, it’s hard to imagine the film’s depiction of the U.S. recession being any more timely than it is right now. Whether or not it will hold up in a few years remains to be seen, but for now, “Tower Heist” is a decent caper comedy.

The story centers around Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller), the manager of an apartment complex simply called The Tower. One day, he sees one of his tenants, billionaire Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda), being loaded onto the back of a truck.

He assumes it’s a kidnapping, but Shaw is actually being arrested for a Ponzi scheme. Realizing he’s been ripped off, Kovacs takes out his frustrations on Shaw’s apartment and is fired as a result.

Kovacs learns from FBI agent Claire Denham (Tea Leoni) that Shaw had $20 million hidden inside the complex and figures he can enact his revenge by stealing it. He enlists in the aid of laid off bellhop Enrique (Michael Pena), Kovacs’ brother-in-law and former concierge Charlie (Casey Affleck), and a depressed bankrupt Wall Street investor who’s been squatting in The Tower named Mr.

Fitzhugh (Matthew Broderick.)

However, none of them are expert thieves, so they recruit a cat burglar named Slide (Eddie Murphy) and plan to break into the apartment during the Macy’s Day Parade.

As with most heist movies, the film moves at a slow pace until the action starts, and then it doesn’t let up. The first 40 minutes are mostly amusing character interactions and exposition, but it doesn’t find a consistent rhythm until Murphy shows up, and that’s where “Tower Heist” truly shines.

Murphy is at the top of his game here, delivering some of his funniest rapid-fire dialogue since “The Nutty Professor.” After so many commercial bombs (“The Adventures of Pluto Nash,” “Meet Dave,”) it’s refreshing to see the smart-alecky, foul-mouthed Murphy of “48 Hrs” fame doing what he does best. When he’s on screen, the movie is a blast. When he’s not, it’s a little sluggish.

That’s not to say Murphy’s the only actor doing a good job.

Broderick’s misery provides for a lot of funny moments, and Gabourey Sidibe is fun as a Jamaican maid who knows how to unlock a safe. Stiller is good in his usual “nice guy caught in bad situation” role, but it’s Murphy who ultimately steals the show.

Although some scenes lack crucial energy and some of the plot elements don’t exactly work (It’s convenient how the FBI agent reveals the secret information when she’s drunk), “Tower Heist” is still an entertaining movie. The cast has great chemistry, the script is witty, and there are even a few tense action scenes. (Don’t watch this movie if you have vertigo. The climax alone should make you feel uneasy.) It’s not a movie that needs to be seen, but those who end up watching “Tower Heist” will find it a pleasurable (if not entirely memorable) comedy.

Found nestled in the heart of the Vacaville business district center, with its contemporary architecture, and spacious courtyard entrance, the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater is an island of civilization.

VPAT, which opened in 1993, has showcased many popular headline entertainers and productions. The theater has been used for symphonies, chamber music, popular dance productions, (ballet, modern, jazz, children’s productions), comedy shows, live theater, business meetings and community events.

The theatre has hosted such renowned stars as Tony Orlando, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, St. Nikolai Massenko, Petersburg Ballet, Boyz II Men, Rich Little, Duke Ellington

Orchestra and Kathy Matte.

The theater has hosted local stars as well, including the Vacaville Ballet Theatre Company, Solano Community Symphony, Vacaville Concert Society, Alive Music Orchestra, and North Bay Opera.

VPAT has wonderful acoustics.

A performer from the North Bay Opera, noted that it was one of the few venues they have performed where the accompanist doesn’t have to make much adjustment for the sound. VPAT is equipped with professional sound and lighting systems, a full orchestra pit for 32 musicians, two large dressing rooms, and a professional height fly system to accommodate full-sized scenery. The theatre also offers a nine-foot Kawai concert grand piano, a Baldwin upright grand piano, 100 musician chairs, music stands, a conductor’s podium and lecterns to support business, educational, or performance.

The Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre is located in the

Vacaville Cultural Center at 1010 Ulatis Drive. Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and one hour before all ticketed shows Tickets are available by phone at 707-469-4013, in person or at Vpat.net

UPCOMING VPAT EVENTS - Ballet: “Clara’s Gift.” Fri, Dec. 9 @ 7:00. Sat, Dec. 10 @ 2:00 and 7:00, and Sun @ 2:00.

- Solano Community Symphony’s Holiday Celebration. Sun Dec. 18 @ 3:00

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Welding forges new bonds WELDING: FROM PAGE 1

president Jowel Laguerre. “Now we need to take a critical look at better space for welding and also better outreach, better communication with areas in the county that need welders.”

The welding program, according to the college website, teaches types of welding such as shielded arc, acetylene gas welding, metal inert gas, tungsten inert gas, automatic and semi-automatic welding machines. Kissinger says there are Benjamin Gogna/Tempest

about 50 students in the program.

Welding students pose for a photo Wednesday Nov. 9. There are about 50 students in the welding program.

Reaching for women’s success: SCC grad gives back WOMEN: FROM PAGE 1

is the president.

MPEPA Beautiful Women began through the efforts of women who saw a critical need to provide education support for women, Cobbs-Torres said. Their mission is to raise college-completion goals to help women entering and re-entering greater Bay Area universities and colleges by providing mentorship and offering supplemental

education services such as tutoring and advisement to improve degree attainment.

Their purpose is to promote women of all ages to achieve their highest potential through networking, mentoring, and education goals, Cobbs-Torres said.

San Francisco Giants public announcer Renel Brooks-Moon and MPEPA mem-

Lamb wears many hats LAMB: FROM PAGE 1

speech, television, political science, philosophy, and others, and he is in charge of the college library.

“Jeff is very personable, attentive, and willing to try things a new way,” said Ruth Fuller, a faculty librarian who works for Lamb. “[He] lets us be good at our job, recognizes us as librarians and supports our programs and our classified staff as well,” Fuller said.

Fuller said that Lamb helped secure the library’s budgets. “He listens to our problems, has ideas about how to get what we need and has a creative way to solve our problems,” Fuller said.

“Lamb has new responsibilities to know about the library, but he has a great sense of humor, he’s in a good mood no matter how much work he deals with. He’s a great boss,” Fuller said.

Lamb has worked at Solano Community College for seven years, starting out as a Spanish instructor. He served as the at-large senator of the Academic Senate, then became the vice president and later the Academic Senate president.

Before Lamb came to SCC he worked at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, Santa Monica

College, L.A. City College and UCLA, and taught English in Spain and Mexico.

Lamb agrees that recent budget cuts have affected his department.

“Yes, many of the things that they do have been affected,” Lamb said. ”The ability to fund existing programs has seen reductions in every area. Fortunately we have good teachers to compensate our budgets,” Lamb said.

Lamb says what he likes about his position as dean is the interaction with the students. He also likes to problem-solve, and enjoys working with the faculty.

“Jeff is a very nice man, he’s open, engaging, and a tremendous resource for information, knows a lot about the ways that work here,” said Chris Guptill, managing director of theatre operations. “He’s reliable, and very approachable.”

Guptill said Lamb works well with his department. “He doesn’t make changes, I bring changes to him.”

“Lamb works with us in terms of the academic cuts and changes.

He works closely with me and the departments. He makes choices that are smart.” Guptill said.

ber spoke about a recent event.“It was a wonderful event,” Brooks-Moon said in an email. “A day full of sisterhood, community and memories. I applaud Theresa for pulling this all together as it was no small task.

Looking forward to next year,” she wrote.

Ricki Stevenson, founder and CEO of Black Paris Tours in Paris is also a MPEPA member and 2011 MPEPA Business

Woman Honoree.

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THE TEMPEST n NOV 16. - DEC. 6, 2011

Falcons future uncertain despite Bay Valley Tournament victory

Solano falls to Napa

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Solano’s Pilar Washington and Lauren Favela team up to block as two Laney players prepare to spike the ball during a heated game.

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Yedith Martinez goes head to head against an opponent during the season.

By Jeff Stock Staff writer

The Solano Community College women’s soccer team finished the regular season strong with a 7-0 win over the visiting College of Marin Mariners Thursday, Nov. 10.

Sophomore Alyssa Orme and freshman Corina Petty scored two goals each, with Gracie Correa, Sandy Garcia, and Alexsa Gonzales putting in one a piece.

With the regular season done and the playoffs around the corner, head coach Jeff Cardinal says

the Falcons will stay the course and keep doing what they have been.

Although Solano handled conference rivals with ease this season ending with a conference record of 9-0-3, of eight non-conference matches Solano only won one, tied one, and lost the other six. This may present a challenge advancing in the playoffs as the Falcons are sure to face non-conference teams after the first round.

Be this as it may coach Cardinal and the Falcons look forward to the possibility of playing Fresno again after the hard fought 2-0 loss in October.

Sometimes it's just not your night.

Such was the case as the Solano Community College volleyball team was defeated by Napa 25-21, 25-19, 22-25, 25-20 in Bay Valley Conference action Friday night at Solano Gym. The Falcons (16-10, 8-3 BVC) had a hard time finding their serve, which has been a strength of theirs this year.

"One of our weaknesses tonight has been our strength this year," Solano coach Darla Williams said.

"We had more missed serves than we are used to. That's uncharacteristic."

The Falcons fell behind early in the first set when Napa quickly jumped out to a five-point lead.

They were able to regain control

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Soccer sucessful in Conference The Solano Community College women’s soccer team is still undefeated against conference rivals as the playoffs draw near.

The Falcons hosted the Los Medanos Mustangs Friday Nov. 4 and handed the visiting team a sound drubbing, winning the match 8-1.

Freshman Megan O’Dwyer put two goals on the board for a second time this season against the

Mustangs. Yvette Correa, Sandy Garcia, Yedith Martinez, Alexis Myers, Alyssa Orme, and Victoria Paulson each scored one.

Solano went on the road to take on the Napa Valley College Storm.

The second place Storms managed to keep the Falcon’s scorers at bay, but were unable to find a way to beat Solano goalkeeper Ashley Yoell, ending the match tied 0-0.

Although ties are akin to kissing your sister, they are better than a loss.

SPORTS CALENDAR Nov. 16 – Dec. 6 Detailed information regarding games can be found at solanotempest.net/sports.

Thur - Sat, Nov. 17-19 TBA - Womens Basketball @ Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Tournament Fri, Nov. 18 6 p.m. - Mens Basketball vs. Sac City Fri - Sat, Nov. 18-19 All Day - Waterpolo @ So Cal TBD State Championships

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Skyline Fri - Sun, Nov. 25-27 TBA - Mens Basketball @ Pleasant Hill - DVC Tournament Sat, Nov. 26 TBA - Soccer - Regional Playoffs Round 3 6 p.m. - Womens Basketball vs. San Jose City Wed, Nov. 30 6 p.m. - Mens Basketball vs. Reedley

Sat, Nov. 19 TBA - Soccer - Regional Playoffs Round 1

Thur - Sun, Dec. 1-4 TBA - Womens Basketball @ Visalia Tom Gilcrest Invitatonal

Tue, Nov. 22 TBA - Soccer - Regional Playoffs Round 2

Fri, Dec. 2 5 p.m. - Mens Basketball vs. Skyline

some points to put the set out of reach.

With Solano having regained the momentum of the match, Napa quickly took it back, earning three quick points and not allowing Solano to hold serve again.

The Storm ultimately put the game away as the Falcons again struggled to maintain service.

With the loss to Napa in its past, Solano is now looking forward to its final regular season game against Yuba, a showdown for second place.

With both teams having lost to Napa and Yuba defeating Solano in five sets, Solano needs to defeat Yuba in less than five sets to earn second place in the BVC and the last guaranteed playoff spot.

Before that, however, Solano will host Los Medanos on Tuesday at 5 p.m.

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of the set and pull even on the strength of Cami Walker's serving.

The Storm answered right back and took control of the set, controlling serve and eventually closing the game out on four straight points.

In the second set, Solano controlled the tempo early with precise passing and finishing at the net by Natalie Perry. Perry led Solano with five kills and 17 digs, and was also 12 of 13 from the service line.

Napa, however, regained momentum and the lead after Jessica Bruton held serve for five straight points, giving Napa a 7-6 advantage. The two teams traded leads until Solano lost its serving touch and had a hard time keeping its serve.

The third set saw both teams struggle to hold serve until the Falcons were able to string along

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THE TEMPEST n NOV. 16 - DEC. 6, 2011

Falcons win Bay Valley Conference

Solano walks away from season undefeated in conference

By Anthony Peters Staff writer

its first turnover of the game on a fumble recovered by Deone Bondurant, Beverley again threw Nobody said two straight Bay for a touchdown, this time conValley Conference championnecting with Travis Steen for a ships would be easy, then again 19-yard score. the Solano Community College “I was excited,” Beverley said. football team wouldn’t have it “I have been waiting for this moany other way. ment. Even though I am not the After a rough first quarter, guy I was one play away. I was the Falcons (6-4, 4-0 BVC) were prepared for it. It was fun.” having a difficult time moving After Solano was forced to the ball. Then, after starting punt, Marthel intercepted the quarterback Justin Gomez went pass on the first play of the Shasdown with an elbow injury, ta drive and returned it 55 yards third-string quarterback Ron giving Solano a three-score lead.

Beverley came in and ignited The Knights answered right the Falcons to a 42-7 victory back, scoring their only points over Shasta College Saturday in of the game on a 34-yard pass their final regular season game. from Matt Edwards to Anthony “Its awesome,” Solano coach Cavalli making it a 21-7 game at Floyd Burnsed said. “To go two half. years in a row undefeated in The third quarter saw the Falconference, it’s what it’s it all cons complete its scoring on the about. I can’t say enough about night with three more touchthe players. They put their heart downs. The first on a 12-yard on the field.” pass from Beverley to Roman Solano’s defense also played Hauser, followed by Justin’s 47a huge part in the victory, forcyard pick six and Tony Edmonding five turnovers, including two A fellow Falcon blocks a Knight to clear a space for Kevin Higgens to get through during Satur- son’s 43-yard gallop. day, Nov. 12 final in conference game against Shasta College in Redding. interceptions that were returned The Falcons next game will be for touchdowns, the first a 55in the Living Breath Foundation fense. “When we get a seven-point In the second quarter, Solano ing his presence felt, hooking up yard pick six by Erick Marthel and lead, I feel good.” bowl in Monterey next week. found its rhythm when Beverley with DeAngelo Thurmond for a the second a 47-yard return by “We are feeling good,” Burnsed The game didn’t start out so entered the game. The grey-shirt 40-yard bomb to give Solano a 7-0 Brandon Justin. said.

“We have everybody mostly easy for the Falcons as they were freshman came in after Gomez lead pending Keith Leenders extra “They played just like they did held to just one first down in the was injured on a 10-yard run. point. healthy and playing right.” all season.” Burnsed said of his de- first quarter.

Beverley wasted no time in makAfter the Falcons defense forced

Despite Shasta’s best efforts to block out Solano, Solano still dominated this matchup.

Falcons celebrate after they defeat the Knights 42-7, securing their spot as undefeated Bay Valley Champions.

Head coach Floyd Burnsed observes the field as the Falcons warmed up before the match.

All Photos By Anthony Peters/Tempest