Volume 20, Issue 11 (March 8, 2010)

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A Helping Hand: What organizations can you help?

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• What to expect of Apple’s latest product, the new iPad. - Page 3

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• All In The Timing proves to be on time • A night of music for a good cause

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• Jan. 28: Lot 7 — Suspect approached victim confined to a wheelchair and caressed her breasts by rubbing her chest on the outside of her sweater.

• Jan. 29: VSS —Unknown suspect(s) gain access to instructor office in VSS building and removed a laptop computer.

• Feb. 5: CD Parking Lot­— Woman reported that a suspect approached her vehicle and began pounding his fist on her window.

• Feb. 6: Campus— Victim states identified suspect sent inappropriate photographs and emails to her instructor in an effort to interrupt victim’s status as a student in the instructor’s class.

• Feb. 16: WH—Student reported she was sexually assaulted by suspect on campus; however, based upon investigation, it was a mutual sexual encounter and consensual by both parties.

• Feb. 18: ATL—Suspect reported bring shotgun on campus and showing to other student.

•Feb. 25: M&O— Suspect placed two large rocks inside the women’s restroom toilet.

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Advertise with the Breeze Reach 20,000 students, faculty and staff. Plus online exposure. All classified advertisements are placed online at our web site at www.chaffeybreeze.com. The next print edition of The Breeze is scheduled for Monday, April 5 The deadline is Wednesday, March. 31.

Earthling day at the Wignall Free, fun, and for kids! Join in the excitement of Earth Day and Family Day in a joint-celebration at the Wignall on Saturday April 17. Modern art, charming activities, healthy snacks, music, informational booths and more will be part of the event. Campus clubs and art students collaborated to make this year’s festivities unforgettable! Volunteers for set-up and for help during the event are welcome and needed. Call (909) 652-6490 or visit www.chaffey,edu/ wignall for more information.

What to do with a major in philosophy This innovated workshop will be held on Monday, March 8 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Global Career Center. Dr. Daniel Kern will lead the lecture. He will explain the dynamic options and benefits of majoring in philosophy. Dr. Kern is finishing his third year at Chaffey. Students are advised to schedule appointments in advance. This workshop will include pizza while supplies last. Call 909-652-6511 or visit www.chaffey.edu/gcc for more information.

Job interview & resume workshops Learn how to write a resume on Wednesday, March 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The resume workshop will teach the fundamentals of landing an interview and writing a cover letter. Then learn interview skills that will land a job at a workshop on Friday, March 26 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the Global Career Center. Seating is limited and interested students need to schedule appointments in advance. For more information visit www.chaffey.edu/gcc or to reserve a spot, call 909-652-6511 Nominate a favorite Faculty or Staff of the year All students are encouraged to come out and nominate their favorite faculty and staff of the year. There will be plenty of opportunities for students to nominate their personal preference. Starting Monday, March 8 through 10 polling booths will be in front on the campus Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at night on Wednesday, March 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. And on Thursday, March 11 the polling booths will be at Fontana Campus ‘north parking lot’ and Chino Campus ‘quad’ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Be a leader. Run for student government Applications are now available in student activities for students wanting to run for ASCC offices. Applications are due March 25. The election will be held in early April. See full story on page 8.

The Transfer Center staff is working on a variety of activities including university representatives visiting, information workshops and counseling.

A golden hand shake The campus has made a new partnership with Brandman University. The official signing ceremony will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 29, in Student Activities. All are invited to come learn more about the benefits that will be available to students as a result of this new agreement.

Light refreshments will be available during the signing.

March 8 At Fontana 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Azusa Pacific in Chino 10 a.m. - noon UC Riverside 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cambridge College in quad 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Attention international students A special workshop for international students will be held on Thursday, March 25 in the Transfer Center. Sponsoring this workshop is the Transfer Center and the International Student Office. Seating is limited and interested students need to schedule appointments in advance.

March 9 At Chino 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

National Univ. in quad 10 a.m. - noon Brandman Univ. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cal State San Bernardino 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Univ. of Phoenix at Fontana 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Walk or run for student scholarships The Professional Development’s Health & Wellness committee will be hosting its first 5k walk/run a-thon for student scholarships on Saturday, April 10. It is $15 per participant. Registration is due by Friday, March 26. The course starts and ends at the campus football stadium.

There will be plenty of water supplies through the walk/ running route. Check in is from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Walk and run begin at 8 a.m. This event is open to staff, faculty, students and their families. To register or for more information e-mail trisha.albertsen@chaffey.edu or call 909-652-6033.

Tax help for college students The last day to file tax returns is April 15. Big brother would not want you to miss out on tax credit that may help pay for college fees and expenses. College expenses include books, supplies, and equipment needed for a course of study. A full credit is available to individuals whose gross annual income is $80,000 or less, or $160,00 or less for married couples. Take advantage of tax credit and contact the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at 1-800-829-1040. VITA offers free tax help to people with a gross annual income at or below $49,000 who need assistance preparing their tax returns. Fore more information about tax credit and other financial aid opportunities visit icanaffordcollege.com

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March 10 Cal Poly Pomona 8 a.m. - noon Univ. of Phoenix at Chino 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

March 11 UCLA 9 a.m. - noon The transfer center offers a variety of university trips. Students must sign up for each trip prior to the activity date.

April 9 Cal State San Bernardino - Bus leaves campus at 8:30 a.m., departs CSUSB at 1 p.m.

For more information on any event or to sign-up contact the center at 652- 6233 or visit their web site at www.chaffey.edu/transfer22.

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Opinion

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Internet abounds with unqualified experts, commentary JOSH HICKEN

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anboys swoon over it. Naysayers attack it. A small rebel alliance defends it apologetically. The subject of all this conflict and debate? The Apple iPad. Near the end of February Apple unveiled its much-rumored new device, a tablet computer bearing the questionable name of “iPad.” The iPad stands to compete in the netbook and e-reader markets since it shares some functionality with both.

Although Apple has not yet started shipping the device, and relatively few people have actually had the experience of using one, it seems no one who has fingers and an internet connection can resist sharing their opinion of the iPad. From one blogger who claims “deep down, you know you love the iPad and will someday own one,” to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who reportedly

told the Associated Press that the iPad was “a bigger iPod touch” with “no surprises,” everyone has something to say.

Between the average blogger and the average video game company president, iPad opinions run the typical gamut from rabidly defensive to coolly indifferent, or even scathing.

The problem is that most of this nonsense is based on just two things, the writers’ pre-existing feelings, and their reaction to an official demo video that is less than a half-hour long.

With all that noise, it’s hard to find anyone who’s speaking plainly, honestly, and from some point of less bias and more qualification. There are a few websites, like the device-happy engadget.com, that actually take their positions based on hands-on experience with the iPad. Engadget has some interesting and potentially valuable observations, noting that the iPad feels “pretty weighty in your

hand,” the speed of the CPU is “blazingly fast,” and the touch keyboard is “not quite as responsive as it looked in the demos.”

It’s interesting to note that while Engadget makes a good, valid point with its statement about the keyboard, the majority of Engadget’s negative conclusions were restatements of technological facts that can be verified without using the iPad. For instance, Engadget commented that iPad has “no multitasking...no camera...[and] no flash.” With the possible exception of multitasking, these are things we knew as soon as Apple announced the iPad because they made the specs available online on the same day.

Thankfully, technology reviews — no matter how many of them exist -— probably don’t have the final say on whether the iPad will soar or bust.

That’s up to the mass public, who will be able to have an iPad shipped to them beginning late this month.

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Campus News

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Crime logs: Students’ right to know VIRGINIA LUCERO

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ollege officials have apparently turned a blind eye to a federal law that requires campus security to maintain thorough crime logs for review by anyone who asks.

David Ramirez, chief of police and director of public safety, has declined to meet with The Breeze to discuss his department’s compliance with the law.

When Ramirez did not return phone calls, Monica Hernandez from safety and risk management was contacted; however, she too did not seem to take the inquiry seriously.

Ramirez did not answer questions directly on his department’s inability to maintain daily crime logs for review by anyone who requests them.

Last week, for the first time in years, Ramirez provided The Breeze with a log of crimes via an email. The log of criminal activity ranged from alleged sexual battery

to posession of a shotgun on campus, and car break-ins. Crimes that are committed in neighborhoods adjacent to the campus are also required to be included in the crime log.

When The Breeze inquired why the campus police had not provided the crime reports, Ramirez said he would email all staff and faculty a compilation of crime reports every two weeks, beginning in midFebruary. The first of the promised emails were sent to faculty on Thursday, March 4 at 4:16 p.m.

The nearly 20-year old federal law requiring full disclosure of crime stats on and near college campuses stems from a murder case in a Pennsylvania college, in which campus police withheld reports of violent crimes from the public.

The Jeanne Clery Act was signed into law in 1990. Freshman Jeanne Clery, 19, was raped and murdered while asleep in her dorm room on April 5, 1986 at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn. Clery’s

parents discovered that students had not been told about 38 violent crimes that had occurred over a three-year period prior to their daughter’s murder.

Clery’s parents and other campus crime victims joined together to persuade the U.S. Congress to enact this law, which was originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.

“Our daughter died because of what she did not know about,” said the parents of Clery in a prepared statement at the time.

“We learned that crime on campus was one of the best kept secrets in the country.”

The law was amended in 1992 to add certain basic rights for victims of sexual assault. In 1998 the act was amended again to expand the reporting requirements. The 1998 amendment also formally renamed the law in memory of Jeanne Clery.

Any secondary institution that receives federal financial aid is mandated to implement and enforce the Clery Act. The law in part states the following:

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“The campus must make the crime log for the most recent 60-day period open to public inspection during normal business hours, while crime logs containing material more than 60 days old must be retained for seven years for public inspection upon two days’ notice.”

When the campus police office was called on March 1 by The Breeze requesting to inspect the crime log, employees responded by saying that Ramirez was the only person who could give permission to view the log and that he was not in the office.

Ramirez was called previously by The Breeze to let him know that the school’s website link to the Jeanne Clery annual crime report was last reported in 2007. A few days later the crime report was updated.

The report on all colleges’ websites will always be one year in arrears, since the crime stats are not tabulated until the end of the year. This is why the daily crime log should be available in the campus police office.

Wade Stern, police officer of the crime prevention unit at University of California Riverside, was contacted and asked if a daily crime log was available on campus.

“Yes, we have the log in our office for anyone to view,” he said.

In addition to the crime log’s availability, the law provides that each institution receiving federal financial aid must offer “Education programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses.” The U.S. Department of Education’s Handbook for Campus Crime Reporting states that sexual assault programs “are required” by the law, unlike general crime awareness and prevention programs. The act, however, does not mandate the content, frequency or venue of the sexual assault education programs.

On Aug. 14, 2008 the first major amendment in 10 years was signed by the President after the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007. The Jeanne Clery Act now includes a response plan that requires all colleges to “immediately notify” the campus as soon as an emergency is confirmed, unless doing so would compromise efforts to contain it.

Fines for non-compliance of the Jeanne Clery Act can range up to $27,500 per violation or the school may be suspended from participating in federal student financial aid programs.

The U. S Department of Education enforces the Jeanne Clery Act.

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Words fly at the battle of the books One Book One College Selection

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JOSH HICKEN

wo challengers met on Feb 24 in battle — a battle of the books, to be specific. Every year Chaffey’s One Book One College program selects one book that will be recommended reading for the whole campus. Events are held throughout the school year to promote the chosen book, such as readings and the screening of related movies. There are also efforts to incorporate the book into some class’ curricula, and scholarships for student essays and other writing related to the book.

This is the untold story of how one book is chosen to be read on campus — the story of how one book becomes celebrated by faculty and students, while the other is jeered all the way home as an inadequate loser. Well, maybe it isn’t quite that epic.

In this year’s Battle of the Books, two books were presented for consideration.

English instructor Neil Watkins presented The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros, while art instructor Denise

Like a student in the summer: No class ERIC BROWN

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ue to the state budget cuts affecting all UC, Cal States and Community colleges, the number of summer school courses available at all three Chaffey campuses has dropped from last year’s 490 courses to 162.

According to the Dean of Language Arts Michael Dinielli and Dean of school of instructional support Laura Hope, the deans from all three campuses met and picked which classes would be on the curriculum for summer school.

The selection of courses was based on courses falling into at least two of three categories of general education, certificate courses and transferable credits.

If classes did not fall into two of the categories, it more than likely was not considered and is not a course offered in summer school.

Instead of the usual 15,000 students that attend all three campuses for summer there will only be room for 5,000 this year.

The classes will continue to be reduced until the budget is rectified. According to Dr. Henry Shannon it is predicted that there will be 18 more months of these difficult times.

Hope urges that the students who like to sign up for classes and drop them should hold on to the classes because availability of other classes is limited.

Johnson and Rebecca Trawick, Director of the Wignall Museum, presented The Mistress’s Daughter, by A.M. Homes.

Watkins presented The House on Mango Street as a story about dreams, such as the dream of having a house. The book follows Esperanza, an adolescent Mexican-American girl, as she deals with the struggles of growing up in what Watkins referred to as a “once-upon-a-time version of Chicago.” Watkins said The House on Mango Street deals with themes such as what it means to be an American, whether identity is mixed with names, the American Dream, and “what happens when that dream comes crashing down.”

Johnson and Trawick discussed The Mistress’s Daughter, a memoir in which A.M. Homes details the frustration and discontent she experienced after meeting her biological parents for the first time.

This book explores how Homes’ reunion with her parents was unpleasant and not fulfilling, in contrast with the “blessed…peaceful and joyful” reunion often presented in stories of family reunion.

Johnson and Trawick both mentioned that the book has strong personal meaning for them because they each share similar experiences with the author.

After the book presentations, those present for the Battle of the Books were asked to cast their votes (via anonymous paper ballot of course), and were left to wonder which story of alienation, family, and the search for identity would arise triumphant.

Fortunately the results of the vote were made available this week, and the winner is…

The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros! Anyone interested in The House on Mango Street can attend the One Book One College kick-off event on Monday, March 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the Faculty Success Center.

For those worried about an unexciting or unoriginal read, never fear - the book promises to be straightforward yet poetic, an easy read with much more to offer than meets the eye — but you don’t have to take my word for it.

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Features

Denim Fashion Show STEPHANIE TKACH

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haffey held its second annual fashion show on Feb. 24. The theme, like last year’s, was “Deconstructing Denim.” It was a celebration of Black History Month, presented by the Black Faculty & Staff Association.

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The campus also played host to a group of high school students from neighboring Los Osos High. Among the visiting students was a step club. After the fashion show they broke out into a performance.

Even in the rain, the turnout was impressive. All the outfits in the show were made by the fashion merchandising/ design students, and more than a few showed promise. While some of the models needed a few lessons in how to

walk in high heels, most showed well.

Garments such as a cute denim romper and dresses with neon ruffled cap sleeves by student designer Rosalba Ruiz stood out. “I’m going for a ‘60s vintage rock and roll electro remixed look,” she said.

“Green is the new black, and I’m doing a new revolution of green wear.”

MC Anita Fletcher enthusiastically narrated the show. “I had a wonderful time,” she said after the show “Instructor Karen Encinas and her students are awesome. The designs were unique and creative. They’re on the edge of fashion.

JJ Alvarez took it to a new level with his design.”

Many of the designs were keeping with what is current in fashion today, and the show was a good reminder that old materials can be made new again. Whether the item in question is thrifted, revamped, or in this case, completely reconstructed and made into another thing altogether, this event proves that spending a lot of money is not always necessary to be fashionable.

JUSTIN KENWARD

PHOTOS BY ANGELICA DAVALOS

PHOTOS BY ANGELICA DAVALOS

The second annual denim fashion show featured a variety of designs from students in the Chaffey Fashion Design & Merchandising Deptartment.

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Following the fashion show, students from local high schools took part in an impromptu dance-off in the quad.

Arts & Entertainment

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It’s all in the smile…

I mean timing EDDIE WANTLAND

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icking off the 2010 Chaffey Theater season was All in the Timing, a play written by David Ives and directed by Professor Christa Havenhill. The entire production is a series of short one act plays known for their less demanding set requirements, wordplay and absurdity The first play, “Sure Thing,” depicts a meeting between Bill (Luis Rodriguez; Batboy, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum) and Betty (Erica Lewman; Grease, The Laramie Project, Vagina Monologues) in a café. As the dialog progresses, awkward moments occur followed by an audible “ding” and the dialog resets until the right words are spoken and a connection between the two is made. The two spearheading the initial play are veterans of the Chaffey stage this act was immediately engaging as both actors we’re clearly polished and well poised.

Next, the play audience was treated to was “Words, Words, Words” starring Dionte Riggs, Katherine Valadez & Bjorn Werner (A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum) portraying three monkeys in the throws of writing Hamlet and postulating other cerebral discourse.

This portion of the show was a sharp contrast to the beginning as the actors constantly seemed to be “finding their way” both in terms of dialog and blocking.

Each time anyone of them spoke, their lack of fluidity made their performance seem

strained. Even when they moved, they looked more like three college kids being silly rather than group of committed actors embracing the absurd nature of the text — or even monkeys for that matter.

“Universal Language” featured Chelsea Pope (A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, Vagina Monologues), Joshua James and a cameo by Eric Arevalo, this piece involves a teacher and a student who connect via the made-up language of Unamunda. From the moment she took the stage “Universal Language” definitely belonged to Chelsea. Her talent, passion and energy were forcibly engaging and certainly the focal point of the play. It was all Joshua could do to simply keep-up and hold-on for the ride, playing a ubiquitous Zeppo to her commanding Groucho.

The second half opened with “Phillip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread,” with Miguel Quirarte (The Laramie Project, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum), Dixie Stone (Vagina Monologues), James Arlow (Romeo and Juliet, Vagina Monologues) and Maria Villalabos. I must admit that this play caught me off guard considering it starts off as a typical scene and then jumps into avant-garde rantin’ n’ dancin’ that then subsides back into the initial typical scene that concludes with a simple “we loved each other, once” between Quirarte and Stone proved extremely moving juxtaposed against the preceding chaos.

“The Philadelphia” is set in a restaurant (I guess David Ives really likes to eat out) where the character of Mark (Josh Mayfield)

Midnight Mission

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t was a great night at the Roxy in Hollywood when band Shirock decided to lend a helping hand to the needy.

On March 2, the up and coming band from Nashville hosted “Everything Burns in Hollywood,” a charity event, that The Breeze was invited to, that is designed to aid the homeless in Los Angeles and raise awareness for those who suffer on Skid Row. The event, named after Shirock’s debut album “Everything Burns,” was a Hollywood send off for the band.

However, instead of charging for tickets, attendees were asked to donate clothing or cash to charity Midnight Mission. In exchange, guests were treated to a fashion show, and two live bands. Shirock played first, followed by Los Angeles band The Daylights.

Special guests of the event included host Michael Welch (Twilight), Joanna Sims (Days of Our Lives) and troop of models.

For more on Shirock visit www.shirock. net.

For more on Midnight Mission visit www.midnightmission.org.

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In between the series of plays, dancers performed on stage.

arrives in a chaotic state. His friend Al (Ararat Aguilar, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum) then informs him that the reason for his confusion is that he must request the opposite for everything he desires. After Al grasps this concept, or “passed on” his “Philadelphia” to Mark, he then utilizes this knowledge to seduce the waitress (Kelsey Cole, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum). Much like the previous “Words, Words, Words” the inexperience of the performers was apparent in that they simply seemed to be running lines and amused that they were being silly on stage rather than committing to their performance.

The performance concluded with “Variations of the Death of Trotsky” where Bolshevik revolutionary Leon Trotsky (Hero Carlisle) still dawns the very ice axe used to take his life, and remains embedded in his skull throughout the duration of the play and conversations with his wife (Liz McCleary, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum) after already having

died. Again these actors also seemed more worried about lines and holding on to accents than committing to their characters.

I didn’t have a sense of husband and wife connection, and most of the comedy seemed overplayed. Fortunately comic relief did arrive in the form of Ramon (Peter Estrada) whose comedic presence lifted the energy of the play and was even augmented by Guitarist (Patrick Arandas) cameo.

With live theater becoming a dying art, I left satisfied with having experienced David Ives’ absurdist play of All in the Timing. Despite all the finer point nitpicking, I applaud Professor Havenhill for bringing a production to campus that both encourages her actors to grow in the art as well as being mentally stimulating to the student body.

It’s a shame really that by the time this is published, the production will be history and the time for any chance of seeing Ali’s vivacious and ineffable smile will have passed.

PHOTOS BY ANGELICA DAVALOS

Shirock, an alternative rock band, along with actress Joanna Sims, brought together this event to benefit Midnight Mission at the Roxy on March 2.

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Campus News

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New cafeteria Out with the old, in with the new

JUSTIN KELLER & ISIAH PETERS

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he Rancho campus cafeteria is scheduled for demolition to make way for the new Campus Center.

“Students will admire this new innovated project,” said Jared G. Ceja, Director, Auxiliary Services.

By the end of the spring semester, in late May, construction will begin and will not be finished for approximately 14 months.

It will take an additional two months to install equipment and furnish the building.

To supply students with access to food during this process, many options are being considered. Expanding the food options in the bookstore, building a convenience store on campus, regularly operating the Sports Complex snack bar, using vendors or caterers to supply lunch in the quad and opening coffee/smoothie carts on campus are some of the options that might be implemented during construction.

“I’m glad there is going to be a new cafeteria,” said Jake Eggan, an engineering

major, “but the 14 months without a real cafeteria is an unfortunate inconvenience.”

This $9 million, two-story building will be 16,454 square feet and will have a kitchen, coffee bar, staff & faculty dining room, and offices for EOPS, career services student government and health services.

The new cafeteria is expected to have a general cafeteria plus a cafe with one or more local or national licensing agreements. These vendors have not yet been finalized.

“This will be a place where students, staff, and facility can come to relax, eat, talk, socialize, and hang out,” said Ceja.

“The Chaffey College Governing Board made a promise to the voters in our district to provide the space and services needed for the success of all of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Ciriaco Pinedo, executive assistant to the superintendent/president.

“This Campus Center exemplifies the Governing Board’s commitment toward fulfilling that promise.”

Where’s the money?

A typical Wednesday at the lobby in the financial aid office.

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Concept photos provided by Chaffey preview the new cafeteria and center quad, expected by 2011.

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n a major recession students are in need of money to buy things such as books and other supplies that are necessary.

Some students depend on financial aid to do so.

The last disbursement was Feb. 24.

With this last disbursement that came out many students were confused. “Where is the money?” was a common question asked by students.

“We have over 500 accounts,” said Roxanne Fernandez, teller supervisor at Chaffey Federal Union. Fernandez said, “10-15 students have problems a semester.” She said. “We don’t have any issues to what amount is given.”

“It’s important that students need to accept the awards on My Chaffey View and to check it constantly,” said Patricia Bopko, Financial Aid Coordinator.

With an estimated amount on the My Chaffey View website, students get an idea

of what they will receive, but cutbacks in class offerings have made it a challenge for some students to maintain full-time status to fulfill financial aid requirements.

“It’s challenging [and] all colleges are facing this challenge. Some don’t even have summer programs. We’re doing the best we can,” Bopko said.

“Since the cutback on classes, it is hard to get 12 units to get full coverage for my major,” said Tykwone Cater, who is seeking a degree in sports medicine. “I have applied and checked my status, and I have yet to see my financial aid.”

Cater said that he followed the same steps last year and received his financial aid on time.

“This year, I don’t know what’s going on with the system, he said.

Officials only say that students such as Cater looking for money to pay for classes should check their status on the My Chaffey View website or make an appointment with the financial aid department.

Student crashes into fence on Haven Ave. ERICA SMITH

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hile driving in the rain on Haven Avenue near Amber Lane, Chaffey student Jorge Tovar ran into a sidewalk fence on Feb. 22 around 11:15 a.m.

While Tovar was exiting the college parking lot, entering the Haven intersection, Tovar’s back tires spun out. As the vehicle was spinning, Tovar began to lose control of his truck; then he hit the fence.

“I was coming out of Chaffey to make a left turn onto Haven. Due to the rain, I lost control, hit the center divider, and my back wheels lost control and I hit the brake,” said Tovar.

“Speed was a major factor,” Deputy

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Gasway said. He arrived on the scene at 11:27 a.m. “This happens once a month in the rainy season,” he said.

Shain Grow, business administration major, saw the entire accident.

“I looked up; I saw him start to spin. He whipped around,” said Grow. “He hit the divider, lost control. His tires gave out. He panicked and hit the gas. While hitting the gas, he ran into the fence. I think he just gunned it.”

Van Thibodeaux, lead maintenance worker for the city of Rancho Cucamonga, said this is a common accident site.

“In the last 12 months, this is the third accident. In the last 10 years, this is the 15th accident,” Thibodeaux said concerning the Haven/Amber intersection.

A common offense, student cars meeting a fence.

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Veteran’s Resource Center coming soon MIKE SHOAF

ics, camaraderie and wellness,” with additional resources such as peer advisers, a eterans face an extraordinary num- staff made up of faculty and student vetber of hassles on top of the usual erans and even a representative from the obstacles encountered when stu- VA. It all sounds like a dream come true, dents apply to attend community college. on paper. At this point, most of that dream But with the help of a new Veteran’s Re- remains on the drawing board.

Even Dave Coon, a student vet who ilsource Center, those hassles may be a thing luminated the problems vets encounter in of the past. a Breeze article last semester but who is “I’ve often been told by vets that the determined to be part of the solution, notes hardest part about getting into college is all the slow pace. the paperwork. Returning vets face a lot of “I’ll let you know when I see it,” Coon hurdles in trying to use their earned bensaid.

“Right now, we’re still in the building efits,” said Dr. Lori Waite, dean of counselprocess.” ing and matriculation and co-chair of the The effort to better organize current Vet Response Team on campus. “We don’t veteran resources began in spring 2009 want to be one of those hurdles.” though, according to Waite, it “really On Thursday, Feb. 18 Waite submitted picked up momentum” in fall of the same the proposal for the new center and she exyear.

Though it has had only three meetpects to know the results in April. If the ings, the Vet Response Team already has grant comes through, the “one stop shop” approximately 30 members made up of will become a physical reality. The center staff, faculty and students. would be built as part of the old adminCurrently, vets face a fragmented roller istration building, on the west end of the coaster ride of requirements when first apcampus. plying at the college. In addition to the The center would focus on “academstandard application for enrollment, a vet-

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he deadline to submit an application to run for student government office is Friday, March 25.

To be eligible to run for student office, a student must be currently enrolled in six units for the spring 2010 semester and had already completed six units in the fall of 2009 at Chaffey.

Current Associated Students of Chaffey College President/Student Trustee James Applewhite II wants students to become involved in the process.

“I encourage students to step up and challenge themselves,” Applewhite said.

Candidates must fill out a petition, which can be obtained at Student Activities. The petition must include: a type-written statement from the candidate which will be printed (unedited) in the Breeze; a release to allow Student Activities to check eligibility; an agreement to abide by election rules and procedures; and the signatures of 25 currently enrolled students.

“I expect a big turnout of students this year,” said Applewhite.

Student John Murad said he hopes the next President/Student Trustee can fill the shoes of Applewhite since he plans on transferring after this semester.

“I haven’t been at Chaffey that long,” Murad said, “but I always hear what a great guy he is and how he really takes his responsibilities seriously. I just hope the next person can be just as committed as he is.”

The nominations for Faculty/Staff of the Year will also begin March 8, and end on March 11. Top nominees will also appear on election ballots.

A mandatory meeting for student candidates is scheduled on March 29 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Student Activities. A workshop for campaigning guidelines will be presented at the same time.

On Tuesday March 30, a candidate forum will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 in the Free Speech Area. This event will be hosted by the Election Committee. On April 1, the polls will be open on the Chino campus and April 5 on the Fontana campus.

From April 6-8, the polls will be open at the Rancho campus from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Activities lounge.

eran must also have five additional documents on file with the college that must clear specific departments. In addition a request for information on priority registration possibilities (after applying) is also part of the process.

Despite the helpful “veteran services” link on Chaffey’s website, the process remains lengthy and a bit ambiguous in terms of what to do first. From an outsider’s point of view, the whole thing feels unimaginably stressful and complicated, according to Coon.

The Team is on it. A subcommittee is dedicated solely to a user-friendly upgrade of the website. This is just one of their many areas of focus. In addition to the website, there are subcommittees assigned to the Resource Center Project, the Veterans Club, interactions with the V.A. and other external organizations, Vet Awareness and on the creation of an informational brochure for students.

The group’s goals are lofty and the dedication is unwavering. But student veterans are still waiting to see concrete results.

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Volunteer fair shows the value of community involvement AMBER YASIN

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DONNA DAVIS Gina Gonzalez from Habitat for Humanity.

he Annual Spring Volunteer Fair was held on March 3 in the main quad.

Organizations such as the American Heart Association, LeRoy Haynes Center, LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Mercy House Transitional Living Center, Soldier Network and many others were at the fair.

About 75 people attended the event.

There was food from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, and drinks were sponsored by the ASCC. “I came in for free food,” said Cristian Zuniga, graphic design major. “I am the president of the Spanish Club, and I wanted to get more ideas on how to volunteer.

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he recent economic downfall has increased competition in the workforce as unemployment rates have skyrocketed. Those seeking to enter the workforce must be more prepared than ever and possess the right tools to succeed in this “survival of the fittest.”

Chaffey career counselor, Wendy Whitney, held a job interview workshop

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on Feb. 25 to provide students with the necessary techniques to make a good impression in a job interview.

“Do your homework. Research the company online ahead of time to see if you fit with that company,” Whitney said. “Look to see if you agree with their values and mission statement. Students thinking about their future should also ask themselves if this job will lead them into the next opportunity in their career.”

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“A lot of our volunteers are college students, which works well for us,” said Cindy Frias, recruitment coordinator for LULAC National Educational Service Centers.

LULAC sends out college mentors for students at Emerson Middle School in Pomona. “It is a great way to get experience. It shows that they care about the community,” said Bertha Hermosillo.

“I found my friends going to the volunteer fair,” said student Lance Collins.

“It seems to be ending pretty early.”

Collins is not planning on volunteering for any of the organizations, or as he said, “Not because I don’t want to, but I don’t have time. I have classes every day of the week.”

The main goals of job seekers should be to impress the employer and stand out from the crowd of candidates. Aside from dressing appropriately and being in control of body language, Whitney offers other unique tips to impress interviewers.

“You should get a detailed job description of the position you are applying for. You want to tailor your interview questions to your skills, your abilities, and how they apply to that job description and how they apply to that company,” Whitney said. “You want to have that information to pull key words from that job description and use them in your actual interview.”

Another great idea is to share at least three achievement stories.

“For some students it’s being able to come back to school and graduate after not being able to go to college; that’s an achievement story,” Whitney said. “Again

you should tailor your achievement story to show how it’s going to help the company.”

Some effective skills to implement during an interview include maintaining nerves under control and not becoming too familiar with the interviewer by using appropriate language.

Candidates should be concise and not talk too much and should provide examples of their skills.

To make the interviewing process less nerve-racking, Whitney suggests that job seekers go on numerous interviews without the intention of getting a job, but rather to build their skills.

“The more you do it, the more confident you become and the easier it gets,” Whitney said.

Students are encouraged to attend the free workshops at the Global Career Center to improve their job seeking skills.

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“I saw a bunch of people walking and talking,” Zuniga said. “I think it wasn’t as good as last year because it was windy.”

American Heart Association volunteer Linda Tra said, “We are here to prevent, treat and defeat heart diseases.”

One of the newest organizations is the SCD Soldier Network. The main goal of this organization, explained student Andrell Wilson, is to become a support group of adult sickle cell disease.

“We received an invite from the ASCC, and I jump at those opportunities when given to us,” said volunteer coordinator for the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House, Gwen Terry.

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Chatroulette takes over the online universe DANIEL SOLIS

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t’s a Sunday night and you’re done with all of your homework. You’ve had enough of what Facebook has to offer. But you still find yourself surfing the web, looking for something to entertain yourself.

A new website called Chatroulette just might quench your curiosity.

When I first heard about this website, I was hesitant to try it out. Chatroulette is a webcam to webcam website, but the fun is, you don’t know who you will get connected to.

It was invented by 17-year-old Andrey Ternovskiy, a high school student from Moscow, Russia.

The first thing to do when visiting the site is to set up your webcam. Make sure your microphone is working because the person on the other end is likely to talk to you longer if he or she can hear you, even though there is a chat box.

Next, click “Play,” and the fun begins.

You are immediately connected to another random user webcam to webcam.

The first person I “met” on Chatroulette was a faceless guitarist trying his best to play a song, even though he wasn’t that good. This first time, I nexted him.

Nexting someone means you have clicked on the “Next” button at the top of the page. This disconnects you from the current user you are talking to and connects you with someone else. Sometimes you are the one getting nexted. Try not to take it personally.

One of the first normal people I met on Chatroulette was a girl named Candice, who is a teacher in the state of Minnesota.

We discussed Chatroulette and the variety and copious amounts of nudity on the site as the only inhibitor to the fun.

You won’t always meet normal people on Chatroulette. There is a fair number of

perverts who feel the best way to meet new people online is to start the conversation in the nude. I won’t get too explicit, but the number of naked men is much greater than the number of clothed people.

Then there are those random users who hold signs that demand other users anything from showing their cleavage to dancing. One of the best examples of this encounter was a user who held up a sign that said, “Show me your Golden Globes, and I’ll show you my Oscar.”

One of the more interesting people I met was a man who claimed to be a butler for one of the world’s biggest celebrities, which he could not name. He said he was in St. Barts, an island in the Caribbean, with his famous employer. But of course, Chatroulette allows you to be anyone you want to be.

A survey from the Web Ecology Project found that 87 percent of Chatroulette users are men, and 13 percent are women. The same study found that a majority of users are between the ages of 18 to 24.

So why the sudden popularity in random online social encounters? It harkens back to the early days of the internet when chat rooms were popular.

After 2000, the internet was used as a better way to communicate with the people we know in our real lives. This brought innovations in social networking with websites like MySpace and Facebook.

Now it feels the internet has taken a 360 degree turn and is back to its roots.

Talking to someone you don’t know at all feels thrilling since you can be as honest or as deceitful as you want. People on the internet love putting themselves out there. And for the most, besides showing someone from across the world your face, on Chatroulettte, they will never know who you really are, unless you want them to.

For more information, visit this website at www.chatroulette.com.

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During a Chatroulette session, you will often meet interesting people, like this culinary student named Zack from the east coast.

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Panthers lose heartbreaker in first round, 66-65 JEFF RANSON

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he Panthers played their hearts out in a 65-66 playoff loss on Feb. 26 at Saddleback. Even though tipoff was slightly delayed by a graduation ceremony, the fans got all they came for.

The game was close throughout the first half with Chaffey guard Anthony Cammon’s nine points and center Mo Hughley’s eight points leading the early offense. Both teams matched each other’s intensity on offense and defense.

Chaffey opened up a three-point lead at 13-10, which was met by a 16-6 run by Saddleback. The run was due in part to seven first half Panther turnovers.

Saddleback had a definite size advantage; with five players over 6-foot 6-inches, compared to the Panther’s smaller, quicker, guard-oriented squad.

There were times when each of those attributes proved useful. The Panther guards’ quickness allowed them to beat Gaucho defenders off the dribble in route to the basket, which led to easy lay-ups.

When the Saddleback inside players reacted to help out on defense, guards Cammon and Torne Jackson made crowdpleasing assists to centers Hughley and Geoffrey Harrison.

Saddleback switched to a lot of zone defense to counteract Chaffey’s speed.

The collapsing zone wreaked havoc on the speedy guards, resulting in seven points off of turnovers in the first half. In addition, the Gauchos led 6-0 on fast break points, which was a result of the Panthers’ failure to get back on defense.

With the score 26-19, the Panthers corrected their mistakes and went on a run of their own. Turning up the intensity on defense, the Panthers were able to tie the score at halftime at 35 each.

The second half began with the Panthers taking it to the Gauchos. It was Jamaal Veal’s aggressive play on offense that inspired his team, as he took his game to the rim on back-to-back driving scores.

After each score he would jostle back and forth with his defender. That seemed to motivate his teammates. The Panthers led by as many as five points at 45-40.

By the 10-minute mark of the game Saddleback’s inside players began to take advantage of their height advantage.

Saddleback guards pushed the ball inside where the Gaucho bigs simply dominated.

With the score close 52-49 Saddleback, Chaffey made another run with guard Matthew Wallace contributing six quick points to complement Cammon’s second scoring outburst. Chaffey’s guards were once again simply too quick. With five minutes left in the game the Panthers led 59-52. The game turned into a free throw contest in the waning moments. The crowd got a little restless with all of the whistle blowing. The refs got involved to keep the game from getting out of control. This was win or go home.

With two minutes left in the game, the Panthers were able to maneuver themselves in position to win by intentionally fouling the Saddleback players in hopes that the foul shooters would go cold. Gauchos’ free throwers fell prey to the insurmountable tension and missed one out of two foul shots five consecutive times at the line.

With the Gauchos up 65-64, and .4 seconds left on the clock, Coach Jeff Klein called time out.

On the ensuing and final play of the game, the inbound pass went to Hughley, who caught the ball with his back to the basket. He jumped and squeezed off a shot while turning in mid air, only to come up short.

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Cornell Jenkins fires for a basket during playoff action at Saddleback.

Chaffey baseball runs away from Barstow, 16-6

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Alberto Enriquez (top) returns ball to pitcher after a strike out during Panthers 16-6 rout of Barstow on March 4. Tyler Green (right) goes high swipes at a base hit. Winning pitcher Jeremy Perez (below) throws another strike.

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