Volume 21, Issue 9 (February 14, 2011)

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Section Reductions: what it means for students

Scholarships for almost anyone page 3 Celebrating the Chinese New Year page 6-7 Budget might force teachers to leave schools page 8 What will you watch on Valentine’s Day? Page 9 Parking lot lifestyle Page 10

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alifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed a budget cut that may drastically affect the college by reducing sections available for students to take next semester.

While the budget debate is ongoning, Chaffey’s Vice President of Instruction Sherrie Guerrero is unable to wait until June to plan the schedule for Fall.

To balance revenue with classes, Chaffey plans to offer only sections offered by the state. Doing this might mean a 14.4 percent cut in funds and over 800 sections

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cut from the course list. A rise in tuition is also expected. A projected $12 will be added to the tuition fee per unit.

Students without Financial Aid to back them up seem worried about what it will mean for their schedules.

Camille Preito, a 19-year-old Business major, expressed anger at this development.

“I won’t be taking as many classes,” she said. “I’ll have to take another semester because I don’t have priority.”

Many students are in agreement, including 18-year-old Brittnee Lopez. “I’ll be here an extra four semesters,” she said.

“It is frustrating for me because we have to cut essential functions and focus more on core functions and offerings,” Guerrero said.

Non-major required courses are going to be set aside for corequisites.

“Just core classes will be offered, only what students need the most,” Guerrero said. “The idea is helping the students reach their goals.”

When questioned about fewer students attending next semester, Guerrero persisted that there will actually be the same number of students, just a smaller variation of classes they can choose from.

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B: 9.9% reduction

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A, B & C are the three levels of projected reductions for next year pending state budget.

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chaffeybreeze.com |Feb. 14, 2011 Campus Crime Watch • Jan. 26 — Stalking • Jan. 31 - Grand theft of money/labor/ prpty • Feb. 2- Use offensive words at Univ/ Etc • Feb. 3- Vandalism: Damage other’s Prop • Feb. 3- Theft of Vehicle Part • Feb. 8- Disrd Cndct: loiter in toilet 2011 Battle Of The Books saga The One Book One College Committee invites students to participate in a presentation and discussion on the three college book nominations for the 2011-12 academic year. This year's nominees are: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie, Sula, by Toni Morrison, and The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World, by Michael Pollan. The annual Battle of the Books will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16 in CAA-218, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Students attending the event may vote.

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Philip Austin, Gina Nicol and Antoine James welcome visitors to their small 3-person student-run photo show, on display in the CAA building through Monday, Feb. 14. See story, page 4.

Interview workshop & mock interviews Learn interview skills that will land a job at a workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., in the Global Career Center. Students will then practice those newly learned skills during mock interviews on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Seating is limited and interested students should schedule appointments in advance.

For details, visit www.chaffey.edu/gcc or to reserve a spot, call (909) 652-6511.

Internship Information Session National Parent Helpline will be offering an internship information workshop on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Global Career Center. Jodi Doane will present information on empowering parents and strengthening families.

Honors Symposium Free breakfast and lunch will be served at a symposium presented by the Honors Program on Friday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. in HS 143. All students are invited to participate.

Nutritional Awareness Day Nutritional Awareness Day will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on the promenade by the AD building.

Free workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs The Fontana campus and the Fontana Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a free workshop for students or persons interested in starting their own small business or who own a small business and are interested in assistance. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning refreshments and lunch are included. Session topics include information financing and SBA loans, marketing and navigating city and county regulations.

Registration is free until Feb. 14 and $25 after. Register at www.fontanachamber. org. The Fontana Campus is at 16855 Merrill Ave., Fontana, CA 92335.

Blood pressure, glucose screening available Blood pressure and blood glucose screening will take place at the promanade near the AD building from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 17.

College closed All Chaffey College campuses will be closed Friday, Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays.

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Newly added accelerated learning classes Attention students, the campus has just added 32 new accelerated learning classes. Registration begins Feb. 8 and goes through March 27. These classes include math, English, psychology, political science, philosophy, biology, Spanish, communication studies, astronomy, and computer information systems. Instruction begins the week of March 28, and classes end May 18.

Financial aid help available Financial Aid staff will help students on Monday, Feb. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in room BE 17. Get help completing the financial aid application. No appointment is necessary, but space is limited. Bring federal tax forms and four-digit PIN (if applicable). If students are dependents, they are required to bring their parents’ federal tax forms as well. For more information, contact Financial Aid at (909) 652-6199.

Learn how not to cheat The Ethics Across the Curriculum Committee invites students, faculty and staff to a panel discussion on cheating on Wednesday, Feb 16, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cheating, but Were Afraid to Ask” will be held in Wargin Hall 112. Ryan Falcioni will lead panelists Barbara King, Teresa Hull, and Cathy Decker in discussion.

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Transfer Model Curriculum in its final stages

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he statewide project of the SB1440 Transfer Model Curriculum has advanced. The school is a step closer to having the models ready and available for students to take advantage of.

The first majors to be offered will be communication studies, psychology and sociology. When considering which majors to choose, popularity and success came to mind. With these new transfer models, students majoring in the stated fields will have a clearer path to finishing their schooling and being accepted to a Cal State.

“This gives you a priority transfer status, and it will put you to the head of a very long line of students as long as it is the transfer degree version.”

— Curriculum Chair Marie Boyd The TMC gives students transfer priority.

This model is driven by state legislation, and every college is mandated to participate.

“It’s ground-breaking. This is really a historical moment for all of us. Cal States, UCs and community colleges are working together,” Curriculum Chair Marie Boyd said. “It’s an incredible amount of collaboration statewide to get us to this point.”

Each school will submit its own proposals stating which classes are mandatory for each major being allowed in the transfer model curriculum.

“Beginning Feb. 14, the individual community colleges should be ready to submit the paperwork to the chancellors office for approval of our own version of the transfer degrees in Sociology, Communication

studies and Psychology,” Vice President of Instruction Sherrie Guerrero said.

The proposals are close to being finalized and becoming official. Once submitted to the chancellors office, the approval process will be done and the transfer models will be ready for colleges to use.

This will be the launch of the first TMC Associate Degrees for Transfer, and if all goes well, then the development of further models will continue.

“The next three out of the gate will be kinesiology, business and math,” Boyd said. All majors will have their own TMC at some point.

The school plans to get these transfer models out to students as soon as possible and also begin to use them with their Early Assessment Program.

“Hopefully, then they can get started on a really clear path, the research is clear that the earlier a student identifies a goal or major, the better they do,” Guerrero said.

Details of the models are still being ironed out. These models will fit with the expectations of Cal States and allow students to get in and out at a faster pace.

“At the end of the day we are committed to completion, getting our students through, and getting them over to CSUs under this umbrella of legislation that is now making the CSU’s play ball with us on a level playing field,” Boyd said.

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The gym comes with all new equipment and space to work out.

The weight is over at Sicosky Gym

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JULIE COSGROVE he smell of new plaster and paint prevailed as workmen put the finishing touches on the brand new weight room in the old Sicosky Gym. After five and a half years of anticipation the new weight room is not a simple renovation but a brand new facility, to be filled with new equipment. The long and airy room awaits the unpacking of light

and heavy dumbbells, weights, kettle bells, medicine balls and ropes, all awaiting distribution to the 10 new platforms sporting a newly created logo highlighting panther strength.

Fitness classes, currently meeting in temporary quarters in the music rooms of the theater, will be christening the new facility and are eagerly awaiting the chance to experience one of the top junior college weight rooms in California.

$150,000 available

ASCC awards students for hard work

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he ASCC’s 19th Annual Scholarship Program is giving away $150,000 in scholarships to eligible students who wish to apply.

A total of 29 scholarships will be awarded. Students may either apply online or in the activities center.

To be considered for an award, students must meet the eligibility outlined for the specific scholarship they are applying for and must submit an application to the student activities center by 2 p.m. on March 28. No late applications will be accepted.

The ASCC is offering various scholarships to attract the diverse group of students on campus.

Each scholarship has been designed with a different kind of student in mind, so that every student is eligible to become a candidate.

“The ASCC hopes to assist students in the pursuit of their education. College tuition and costs continue to rise, and ideally receiving a scholarship takes a student that much closer to their education goal,” said Susan A. Stewart, director of Student Activities.

After meeting each particular scholarship’s eligibility criteria, students must also submit a one- to two-page typed essay outlining their educational achievements and goals.

For those students who are apprehensive about the process, there is assistance available.

“The Writing Center is offering free workshops to assist students who have not attempted a scholarship essay. Many students tell me the workshop is very helpful,” Stewart said.

Some of the scholarships available also require a letter of recommendation from a

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Chaffey faculty member.

Stewart warns students not to wait until the last minute to get recommendation letters and file their applications.

“The scholarships were out as of Jan 31, so that students have ample time to work around classes, work and family,” Stewart said.

Students may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for. The scholarship recipients will be selected by 14 faculty members and will be notified by mail no later than April 15.

“I am definitely taking advantage of the scholarship program...being a full-time mom and student, I need all the help I can get,” nursing major Veronica Munoz said.

Students who are interested in applying should visit the Activities Center on campus for more information and a list of available scholarships.

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Journalists find conditions in Egypt revolting of many reporters that were held by police, while others were accosted or threatened fter covering government protests with beheadings. in Egypt, many journalists Some reporters, such as Greg Palkot and come back home with injuries. his cameraman, were beaten so badly that Prominent news reporters, including they were sent to the hospital. Swedish Anderson Cooper and Katie Couric, were reporter Bert Sundström, went missing mobbed by groups of protesters and even for a period of time, only to be found in a police while covering the turmoil in the hospital with multiple stab wounds. country.

The attacks on journalists began after As many as 24 journalists reported the government shut off the Internet in being detained within 24 hours while all of Egypt for a few days. Reporters covering the mobs. Laura Logan was one claim government officials have used FRANK MOLINA

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pro-government citizens to catalyze these aggressions. New Vice President Omar Suleiman blamed foreigners and the media for the escalating violence. This comes after President Hosni Mubarak promised his aggravated citizens fair elections within 200 days. The people are weary of this pledge, however, since Mubarak has been in power for almost 30 years, and his party has won the majority of all elections.

Some students feel sympathy for these journalists. Jessica McCrary, a business major, said, “It’s sad. This is history in

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the making, and the journalists are trying to report it, only to be intimidated by government thugs.” In contrast, Adam Schram brushed it off as an “occupational hazard. Though, I kind of wonder if they risk their lives not to get a story, but to add shock value.” When asked about the Internet shut-off, Schram said “I think that’s oppression.”

Many of these attacks centered on Tahrir Square in Cairo, but they spilling into local cities, making life in all of Egypt hard for every citizen.

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KRYSTAL GRACILAZO he inaugural student art show opened in the lobby of the Center for the Arts building and runs until Feb 14. Featured artists include Gina Nicol, Antione James and Philip Austin.

T h e theme of the art show is portraits, and the artists have each put their own u n i q u e twist on it.

“I feel influenced to capture reality as I see it,” Nicol said.

She has JUSTIN KENWARD worked with Malina Rosalas enjoys show. music artists such as Problem and Sly Boogy, as well as up coming artist Tommi Williams.

James prefers to let photography happen naturally. “The way I photograph is inspired by place. I bring people to the location and let the photograph happen organically,” said James. She originally wanted to become a police officer, then later changed to a career in business, and then finally to photography.

Austin’s style of photography is more into fashion and the 1950s era.

“I use photography because I like the idea of capturing moments that will never happen again and might otherwise be missed forever,” Austin said.

Kathy Haddad and Mitchell Syrop will serve as directors for a year, but Haddad insisted, “the students pick the work. We don’t.” James added, “This is our gallery, not like the shows put up by the faculty.”

From start to finish, Nicol, James and Austin produced the work. They mounted the photos and even brought the cookies for the reception. Future student shows will feature ceramics, free sculpture and a post-it-note show.

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Getting a post-war education Veterans Resource Center helps Student Veterans DONALD KLINE

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tudent veterans may not be aware of the programs in place to assist them with tuition, books, housing, and in some cases priority registration.

The Veterans Resource Center was created to help veterans get into these programs and is located in room AD125 acting as the hub of all activity concerning current and future student veterans.

The center is also a place for veterans to relax, socialize, and use computers among other amenities.

The center would be just another room on campus if it were not for the dedicated staff, among whom are two student workers: Erivert Vargas, Political Science Major and ASCC Vice President, and Jerry Squyres, an Environmental Engineering Major.

Squyres and Vargas are both ex-military and know through their own lives what veterans go through trying to become students. The two are able to handle most problems and/or direct veterans to those who can handle any special problem or situation.

Any veteran or reservist coming to take classes has to first set up an appointment with Laura Rodes, the Veterans Certifying Official, who only works with veterans helping them with processing forms and administrative support.

Rodes then refers students to the Veterans Resource Center to see one of the counselors. One such counselor is Roger K. Tschirgi, a veteran who has taken courses to help veterans with transitioning to civilian and student life.

To get started with veterans benefits, students should first contact Laura Rodes at (909) 652-6611 or laura.rodes@chaffey. edu. Rodes can advise student verterans which forms are needed to bring. Her office is in the SSA building at Admissions and Records.

To contact the Veteran’s Resource Center, call (909) 652-6235, or email vrc. staff@chaffey.edu.

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Myra Lerch conducts assistive technology systems training with the Veterans Resource Center staff.

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Chinese New Year C JESSICA RUBIO

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he new year marks an important holiday for Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. Chinese New Year began February 3rd this year and is a 15-day celebration.

To take part in the culture and its traditions, a Chinese and Vietnamese New Year Celebration was hosted for all students to watch, eat and celebrate the year of the rabbit.

Feb. 9 brought both fun and festivities for all to enjoy with the help of the International Student Program, Chaffey International Club and EOPS. Upland’s Panda Express served its delacassies and gave students a taste of Asian culture. Along with that, tables were filled with fruits and fortune cookies for students to enjoy. The tables also had lucky money spread on them which represented wealth in the coming year. “The details are really pretty. It’s powerful, this culture,” physchology major Sicnen Hernandez said.

Some students enjoyed playing the traditional Chinese game Mahjong while others were engrossed in the entertainment.

The commencement of performances began with two students, one from Vietnam and one from China, telling of their traditions done on Chinese New Year. Loc Ta, nursing major and Chinese native, told of his culture and traditions for the Chinese new year. “In China we have a family reunion with fireworks. Chinese new year is the most important festival in my country.”

A martial arts demonstration of KungFu and Tai Chi was done with interpretive music in the background being played. Chi Goh and several animal forms were done as well, the movements telling a story. Two song performances were done as well. One was by Ling Hu, a Chinese native singer.

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The performances done left studen engrossed.

Shaolin Temple had their fellow m perform one of the most popular traditio in Chinese culture, the lion dance. At t end of the performance a red envelope w money was put into the mouths of bo lines for good luck.

“It was very nice. The culture is beautif It was my first time seeing something li this,” undecided major, Esther Salvatier said.

The celebration was a way to inv students to see the importance of the ne year in Chinese and Vietnamese culture.

“This gives people an idea of all t cultures there are,” Ta said. “To us, th holiday is equivalent to Christmas Thanksgiving.”

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Chinese New Year brought many festivities to the students. Students learned of the different traditions that are practiced. It is the year of the rabbit, and it is a tradition to start the new year with a positive attitude.

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Budget problems affect all or none A VIRGINIA LUCERO

s budget cuts have increased, students have begun to see the availability of class selections shrink from semester to semester.

Adjuncts (part-time instructors) are also feeling the sting with the possibility of their hours being cut.

Approximately 40 adjuncts gathered for a meeting with the Adjunct Sub-Committee of the Faculty Senate on Feb. 4 to get an update from V. P. of Instruction and Student Services, Dr. Sherrie Guerrero.

The full time instructors will continue to have loaded classes. One of the adjuncts asked if the remaining classes would be

distributed equally so that all could have work.

“We’ll offer as much work as we can.”

Guerrero said. “We’ll keep you informed.”

Many adjuncts have invested many years and money to attain an education, and they are some of the best instructors here. One such professor, who has taught political science here for 10 years, is Luis Bohon. He and other adjuncts teach parttime at more than one college or may even have a third job in a related field. Bohon also teaches political science at Cal Poly Pomona.

“We’re sometimes called road scholars, because we’re always on the road, and sometimes freeway flyers because we’re

always flying around and that’s probably very typical for a lot of the adjuncts,” Bohon said.

Many adjuncts are clearly concerned when each semester more and more classes are being cut.

“The budget cuts in general may cause a lot of anxiety because they will directly affect the class offerings,” Bohon said. “So from semester to semester we don’t know how many classes we’re going to teach and how many classes are going to be available.”

“When they do cut classes, it’s the adjuncts who are the ones who are going to literally have fewer classes, and it’s going to affect income,” Bohon said.

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Bohon also said how at one point last year or the year before UC Riverside simply got rid of adjuncts and lecturers as a whole; so they’re out on unemployment.

The laid off UC Riverside adjuncts have joined others competing for the available positions at all the colleges.

“It’s difficult. It’s very competitive to begin with,” said Bohon. “Even adjunct positions, even part-time positions, you get many people competing for them.”

Adjuncts work under the uncertainty of work from semester to semester and do not receive any health benefits for themselves and their families.

“The difference between one class, two classes, or even three classes is very significant. You have to change your budget, you have to plan your budget accordingly to how many classes you have,” said Bohon. “If that means at times you don’t have that then you have to drastically cut back on your budget, it makes an impact.”

Even Bohon’s 10-year employment history does not guarantee any seniority when it comes to available classes, but he and other adjuncts carry on.

“You have to love teaching as an adjunct,” Bohon said. “There’s no job more rewarding. Few people would go through this for such instability for employment, but I love teaching.”

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Valentine’s Day Flicks

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alentine’s Day is here again, and you’re in search of a film that emotionally grabs your attention. Here’s a few you might want to check out.

Avatar: Jake Sully is on a mission for the government, which allows him to learn the ways of the Navi tribe. Over time, a romance grows between Jake Sully and

Neytiri (Princess of the Navi tribe).Eventually Jake changes his mind about his mission, and overcomes many obstacles to be with the one he loves.

Forrest Gump: Forrest Gump tells a story of a man who is sweet and kind, but lacks basic knowledge. Forrest struggles through his childhood but finds

a friend named Jenny. Forrest loves Jenny, but she always has something else going on.

However, Jenny lets Forrest into her life at the end, and he’s left with a part of her.

Memoirs of a Geisha: A young girl, Chiyo Sakamoto, is sold into slavery by her family. Eventually she is

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ot all romance films are as ideologically fallible as A Walk to Remember or as blood sucking and emotionally vacant as the Twilight series. Sometimes, meaning few and far between, a film is created that is able to tantalize the romantic senses while offering something insightful and intrinsically relevant to the human condition we call love. These are my five favorite films that I believe offer just that.

Roman Holiday: It is not difficult to sell a love story about the trials of love involving the royal caste system. People have done it time and time again

and will most likely continue to do it time and time again. But it is not what the story is about that establishes the emotional context of the film but rather the moments spent between two people laughing and feverishly living out pure bliss. Roman Holiday is the film that allows an audience to feel much more than empathy for Gregory Peck. The film personifies the feeling of love and adoration as one royal princess escapes her palace life and finds herself roaming the town with a young man, who just so happens to be a news reporter, as the two seem to show what enjoying each other, even just for a day, is all about. And, the ‘50s were pretty damn sexy if you ask me or my grandma.

Rear Window: The nice thing about this film is that it

trained to become a geisha. Throughout her training, the one thing Chiyo yearns to find is love. As a child, Chiyo meets and falls in love with the Chairman Iwam Ura Ken, but keeps her love a secret. When all is said and done the two give in to their feelings for one another after a long time.

functions within the crime and thriller genre while relentlessly compelling the viewer into what emotional validity is occurring between two people. It revolves around mistaken identity as a photographer begins to investigate the life of a beautiful woman. Not only does the film prey on the aspect of voyeurism, but it also delves into the aspect of the emotional involvement between two strangers. I highly recommend this film. It’s just like Disturbia, just much better and first.

La Vie en Rose: This movie follows the struggles of Èdith Piaf, a 1930’s French singer. Èdith grows up in the streets of Paris, panhandling for money. Eventually, Èdith is noticed for her voice and she performs all over France and the United States. In New York Èdith falls head over heels for Marcel, a famous boxer and a married man. Èdith begs Marcel to leave his family to be with her.

Marcel agrees, but dies in a plane crash on his way to meet Edith. Having lost a piece of herself on that plane, Èdith turns to heroin until it returns her to Marcel.

Mallrats:

Seven Pounds: Tim is looking for redemption for the seven

lives he has taken. Tim offers his life to seven good deserving people, giving everything from his liver to his house.

The final well-deserving person Tim finds is Emily Posa, who has a heart condition and a rare blood-type. Tim starts to spend his time with Emily, and falls in love. Seeing Emily’s condition worsen, Tim spends one last night with her and then leaves to a motel and commits suicide, leaving a note telling he wants his organs to be donated. Tim leaves Emily his heart, and a good man named Ezra Turner his corneas. In the end, Emily reunites with Tim by visiting Ezra and looking into his eyes.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’m not sure if this can truly be called a romance film in the traditional sense. For the most part, the film is about two guys who have been dumped by their significant others and decide to pass the time in a mall. Subsequently and quite naturally their two significant others are at the mall that day as one decides to begin to date the fashionable Byron of the mall while another is going to be a contestant on her father’s dating game show that will be broadcast live from the mall. The plot is simple: get the women back by any means necessary even if that means a little help for the playfully malicious Jay and Silent Bob. This film is full of laughs and childishly simple romantic truisms that all can relate to.

The Fountain: I’ll just come out and say it: you must be intellectually inclined to understand this film. It’s about a Spanish conquistador in search of the

tree of life to save his queen, a doctor in search of a cure for his wife’s brain tumor, and a space traveler trying his best to keep a tree alive until it reaches their destination. The key to this film is that all three story lines have the same theme, the search for eternal life and death as disease untimely separating lovers. It is the relentless hope and determination that make this film a cohesive and brilliant story of love, loss, and ultimately the emotional and physical release of the one you love.

Memento: Say whatever you will, this is a bona fide love story. Memento might be the greatest story of love written in the last 20 years. A film about a man who deals with short-term memory loss and is out to find the man who murdered his wife is a brilliant idea. In due process, writing the story completely backwards and sporadically inserting facts about his wife makes this complete as a romance film. Just because a lover is absent from someone’s life does not mean that those feelings do not exist. As a matter of fact, the loss of his wife only amplifies the emotional integrity, as his anger is righteous and his intent pure.

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chaffeybreeze.com | Feb. 14, 2011

Don’t ask, I’ll tell KURTIS FROST

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t has become a regular sight to see military recruiters on most college and even high school campuses. Since public schools (even community colleges) receive federal funding, it seems recruiters would have the right to be on the campus slinging whatever crap they are interested in selling. This is not the case.

First off, a government branch such as the military that enforces a ruling such as “don’t ask don’t tell” should not be allowed on any public school. As a matter of fact, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is in place to stop any discrimination of any kind in public schools.

Let’s not beat around the bush. All discrimination is wrong. In the recent years the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy has become out of control as people in the military are being monitored for any homosexual activities. For example, Major Mike Almy had emails searched for proof that he was a

homosexual. Since the military is searching out for homosexuals serving in the military it is creating discrimination of sexual preferences. The Office for Civil Rights should not allow this type of government activity on public schools.

One of the main reasons the military targets public schools is because it is a great way to find people who think they have no other options. Most high school and college students at some time (if not most times) feel uncertain about their future or where it is heading. The military preys on this uncertainty with promise of stability, college funds, and even payment for the small cost of, let’s say...your life and sanity.

If the students on any campus believe that the military recruiters are manipulating and discriminating, take a stand. Hand out pamphlets on why not to join the military or talk to students about the other options available besides joining the armed forces in a moment of weakness.

PSL: Parking as a second language

leave, or to keep walking to their car.

Even the slightest movements speak volumes in the parking subculture. Fishing around in your pockets, walking past a driver’s side door (or between aisles of cars) are subtle signals to a wandering driver that their journey may soon be rewarded.

Not all driver-walker interactions are so innocent though. Some drivers tuck into lot corners or sidle up to red curbs and wait watchfully like snipers for students to walk to their cars.

These are just a few examples of the language created by Chaffey’s emergent parking culture. And if the current parking situation continues to exist, this language will grow.

Chaffey administrators tend to deny the existence of a parking problem. They may be right in doing so, but they can’t ignore the rising popularity of the youthful (and potentially dangerous) parking subculture.

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here are some things people can communicate without even speaking. Blowing a kiss, waving a hand (palm forward), extending a particular finger — each gesture communicates something commonly understood within our culture.

Not everyone understands all gestures though, because they can be tied to specific groups of people. Take gang signs and baseball signals for example.

Body language is often one of the defining elements of a subculture.

Over the past few semesters, enrollment has increased. Convenient parking has become a commodity, and obtaining it can be a complex, demanding task. To make better sense of the situation, students have developed a parking language.

When a driver stops or slows down near a pedestrian, the walker knows to shake their head to indicate they aren’t going to

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chaffeybreeze.com | Jan. 31, 2011

Panthers’ Linemen Commit to NCAA Three Chaffey football players prepare to move to the next level SEVANNY CAMPOS

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housands of college athletes get recruited by big universities each national signing day. Last week, three of those athletes were Chaffey Panther football players who signed letters of intent. Each player worked hard to impress several NCAA schools to receive scholarships.

• Joseph Carter | DE | Nebraska Raised in Aiken, South Carolina, Carter stands at 6’5” and 250 pounds. Carter started as a Panther two years ago. He is majoring in computer networking and has hopes of going to the NFL. Carter received a scholarship to Nebraska University, a Big 12 school. Nebraska is ranked number 16

by ESPN. • Colin Munro | OT | Marshall Munro grew up in Riverside and attended Martin Luther King High School.

He stands at 6’5” and 310 pounds, and he

played two years as a Panther. Munro is a criminal justice major and will be able to start as offensive tackle at Marshall University. Marshall University is in the C-USA conference.

• Seung Jun Oh | OL | North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Born in South Korea, Seung Jun Oh moved to California six years ago. He attended Los Osos High School, where he learned to play football. Seung played two years at Chaffey before receiving a scholarship to NCCU. NCCU is a 1-AA school.

While most community college athletes sign to Division 2 schools, this trio will go to Division 1 and 1-AA schools. Football coach and athletic director Carl Beach says the players are appealing because big universities are looking for players to immediately fill their need. According to Beach these players are ready and mature enough to play on the college level.

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he women’s basketball team came into the game against College of the Desert Feb. 9 looking to rebound from their previous loss against San Bernardino Valley College, and that’s exactly what they did.

Only about 10 minutes into the game, the ladies instated a dominant 40-8 lead and never looked back. The points had a good even spread between the players as many of the lady Panthers were in double digits.

Sophomore Tamicka Mackall led the pack with 15 points while fellow teammates Rosalind Barnes, Destinee Duncan, and Marcelina Moreno each added 13 points apiece.

”We had a game plan, and it doesn’t change much for whoever we’re playing,” head coach Gary Plunkett said.

They continued to play hard even though they heavily commanded the lead the entire game. The ladies won by an astonishing season high 27 points. The final score ended up being 94-27, which was an outstanding showing by the lady Panthers.

“We only have a few games left in the season,” Plunkett said. “We’re just trying to refine what we have been doing, in order to prep for the playoffs.”

The next game for the ladies is against fellow Foothill Conference team Rio Hondo College on Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Rio Hondo.

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