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VOL. 95, NO. 10
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 2010 ACCENTADVOCATE.COM
THE WEEKLY STUDENT VOICE OF CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE, SAN PABLO, CALIF.
Tuition to rise again
SCREAMING SENSATION
Cost to attend four-year schools grows
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By Sam Attal
Growing burden
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Out loud — Club Nouveau band member James L. Richard II hypes up the audience for the evening’s festivities at “A Night of Talent” held in the Knox Center on Friday. The talent show hosted many acts from singing to dancing.
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“I’m bringing softball back,” was a lyric sung by Club Nouveau band member James L. Richard II that commenced an evening of specialization and fun. “A Night of Talent” took place in the Knox Center at Contra Costa College on Friday. The talent show was put together by softball coach Edward Miller and his assistant, Nina Young. “(The talent show) was basically a fundraiser for the Lady Comets softball team. Also, there is a lot of talent at Contra Costa College and this was an opportunity to show their talent,” Miller said. Prize money was given to those who ranked first, second and third after meeting the criteria of three judges. There were more than 20 performers who showcased their talents that evening. Singing, rapping and poetry were just some of what the contestants brought to the audience. To be able to astound the spectators, groups and individuals had to pay $15 for a slot in the show. First place went to a local step team,
“Forty-five percent of what I played was a mistake. The main purpose (of performing) was to see how I would do the first time on stage.” Thomas Marshall, student
Perfected Noise, who came up with a new choreography and only practiced two days prior to the spectacle. Student Megan Malie placed second for her hula dancing. Two different performers landed spots for third place. They were student Janit Saechao, who sang an a capella version of “Stand By Me,” originally performed by Ben E. King, and student Floyd Henderson for his rapping. Journalism major Brittani Fisher chuckled and said, “We (Perfected Noise) were expecting to win, just a little bit.” Fisher said he did not participate in the talent show for prizes or money. He instead saw it as an opportunity to challenge the group and reunite it after a three-year-long hiatus that occurred
because its members were too busy with school and moving to different locations. There were not many problems that arose during the evening, Miller said. All performers followed guidelines. He asked the participants not to do anything vulgar or obscene, as that would be considered disrespectful to CCC and the community. However, one woman in particular caused the coach to feel distressed when she came on stage wearing skimpy clothes and dancing sexually. “If I had known that she would dance like that, she would not have been in the show,” he said. Hercules High School freshman Lynn Donahue went to see her friend sing. Aside from Middle College High School freshman Marisa Poehnelt’s performance, Donahue favored the acts that contained dancing, she said. “Even though I don’t listen to the music or anything, the dancing was incredible.” Music major Thomas Marshall was a participant that did not win money that night for the song he played on the keyboard. He played “To Zanarkand,” the instrumental introduction to the role-playing game, “Final Fantasy X” by composer Nobuo Uematsu.
While many students face a difficult time paying for higher education, the California State University Board of Trustees decided to once again raise the system’s tuition costs last week. In hopes to offset a weakened budget while preserving services and classes, the Board of Trustees approved a 15 percent fee increase on Nov. 10, Media Relations Specialist for CSU Chancellor’s Office Erik Fallis said. “The state budget is not in great shape,” he said. “(The fee hikes) were necessary to bring level to support our current enrollment and provide quality education and services.” The fee increases are split
Clifton mourned By Cassidy Gooding OPINION EDITOR
Earlier this month, the Oakland community lost a dedicated member and Contra Costa College mourned the death of one of its legends. Phil Clifton, former track coach and chairman of the physical education and health services division, died on Nov. 1 of a long-time illness. He will be remembered at CCC as a steadfast coach and friend to Clifton Comet sports programs, having contributed 25 years to the college from 1969 to 1994. Born Aug. 3, 1939, Clifton was raised locally, attending Portola Junior High School in El Cerrito with CCC physical education professor Tom Kinnard.
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“In this class we are trying to build a better society, keeping people in touch with their mind, body and spirit,” Bolanos said. “This class allows students to relax and perform better in their other classes.” Running strong for 21 years, the Tae Kwon Do class is broken up into three sections: aerobics, beginning and intermediate Tae Kwon Do. In the class, students must bow when entering and leaving the training mat, which represents respect; also, students must greet each of their classmates before class takes place. “We have four general rules in ■ SEE TAE KWON DO: Page 4
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A clear example of a perfect workout is exercising the three most important elements to any person: mind, body and soul. In PE 157, 261 and 262, a perfect workout is held in GA-20 on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:15-8:30 p.m., as professor Arnoldo Bolanos teaches Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean influenced martial art that combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, meditation and philosophy, Bolanos said.
Jump kick — Black belt Tae Kwon Do student Saul Cristales kicks a punching bag during his class in GA-20 on Nov. 10. The class provides a spiritual approach to combat techniques and selfdefense.
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Class promotes spiritual power By Malcolm Lastra
New fee increases are implemented to open classrooms to more students, but ultimately penalize a majority of working and middle class citizens who will no longer have the ability to finance swelling tuition costs.
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