Volume 24, Issue 13 (March 31, 2014)

MO NDAY, M ARCH 31, 2014 + VOLU M E 24. IS S U E 13

NEWS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SPORTS

GSA draws first blood

Graffiti culture in the Inland Empire

Chaffey Baseball and Swimming

Career Expo attracts large crowd JOSE REYES Choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions one can make. Students were able to sample careers at the Career Expo March 11.

The Career Expo had representatives from multiple departments present, such as the business and medical departments.

Other notable organizations present were the U.S. Navy, the local police department and Fusion Medical Corps.

The expo featured the Chaffey Campus helicopter and a pair of mascots for the medical department: a toothbrush and toothpaste costume. Students said the helicopter was the big attraction that gathered the most people.

“The helicopter drew me in,” said Alex Chacon, an undecided major. “Now I’m gonna go learn about the careers.”

Students and faculty from Fontana High School attending the event.

“We brought freshmen to try and get to them early, hoping that they can pick a career and stick to it,” said George Ventura, a teacher at Fontana High School.

Overall, students are encouraged to reach out and learn more about possible careers. If anything, they might meet a potential employer at one of these events.

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Nursing majors Laura Martinez, Jasmine Cook and Samantha Tovar discuss career opportunities during the Career Expo on March 11.

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Engineering instructor Stu Egli discusses educational options with Ethan Moreland, an undecided major, during the Career Expo on March 11.

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During the Career Expo on March 11, business major Sidney Robinson discusses available academic programs with Marti Dutton, design program Instructional assistant.

Chaffey baseball can’t be stopped... ...read more on page 12!

Photo by Michelle Menes

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A statue displayed near the ceramic building during Spring Break.

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April 7-13

Other Events

Monday, March 31

Tuesday, April 8

Wednesday, April 2nd

2014 -15 ASCC Elections Student voting for the 2014-15 ASCC leaders and Faculty & Staff of the Year starts Thursday, March 27. Bring your current Chaffey ID. You must be enrolled in one credit unit to vote. Chino Quad on March 31, 9 a.m. noon; Rancho Cucamonga Student Activities, April 1-3, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Resumé Writing Workshop The Career Center will hold a resumé writing workshop Wednesday, March 26 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. in MACC-208. Career Counselor Wendy Whitney will talk about everything you need to know about writing a resume. Come and find out what employers are looking for and learn about different resume styles and formats. For more information visit the Career Center in MACC or call 909-652-6511.

Smoothie Contest Do you make a delicious smoothie? If so, enter the smoothie contest, rev up your blenders and let the fun begin! The top two winners will receive a Jamba Juice card and bragging rights. Smoothies will be judged on taste, nutrition, and creativity. Sign up by emailing melissa.moreno@chaffey.edu by March 28.

Wednesday, April 9

Tiny Thoughts Chaffey College, the CAA Student Gallery and (u)ntitled are pleased to present Tiny Thoughts. We live in a world that says “Bigger is Better”. This same concept can be found in the art world. In response, students and community members were asked to defy this concept and create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional workd no bigger than 8”x8”x8”. Tiny Thoughts will be on view March 24-May 9 at the Center for the Arts Student Gallery on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus.

Tuesday, April 1 Job Readiness Academy Trouble finding a job? Facilitated by Career Counselor Wendy Whitney, the Job Readiness Academy consists of a group of students who are willing to commit to a series of workshops about the entire job search process.

Meetings for the second Spring 2014 session will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1, and April 3. Each meeting will have a different focus as follows: Job Interviewing Skills (4/1), and Find that Job! (4/3). Interested students must commit to the entire four-part series. Please contact the Career Center at (909) 652-6511 to sign up.

Wednesday, April 2 Interviewing Skills Workshop Career Success Guide Heidi Jongeling will speak on everything you need to know about job interviews. Come and find out what employers are looking for and how to make the best impression. Wednesday, April 2, 12:302:00 pm in MACC-208. For more information visit the Career Center in MACC or call 909-652-6511.

Drop with a “W” Deadline to DROP full-term classes with a “W” grade should be done by 11:59 p.m. via MyChaffeyView.

Legal Night The School of Business and Applied Technology is hosting the First Legal Night on Wednesday, April 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Here’s your chance to receive FREE legal advice from dedicated and caring attorneys who will provide one-on-one legal consultation with the best lawyers in the Inland Empire. Legal Night is hosted on the Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga Campus in Business Education Room 105. The event is free and open to the public and registration is required. Please visit www. chaffey.edu/legalnight/ to register and learn more about Legal Night.

Ongoing

Flu Vaccines Student Health Services Flu Vaccine has finally arrived!

Protect your health, don’t risk missing class due to flu.

No appointment needed, just walk in Rancho Cucamonga Campus, MACC-202, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, Chino Campus, Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $15 students $20 employees.

Wanted: Your Old Shoes The Classified Professionals Advisory committee has teamed up with Cash 4 Shooz, a no-cost fundraiser that will allow us to get rid of unwanted, used shoes professionals-at no cost to you. For more informaton Claire Reinschmidt at 909-652-6614 or claire.reinschmidt@ chaffey.edu.

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ASCC Candidate Statements

Elections

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Daniel Hildalgo

Nima Moravedje

Student government elections for next year are just around the corner. Get to know who your candidates are before you vote.

Dear Chaffey, I am here to bring a new experience and atmosphere to this campus.

As a current senator of ASCC I have made it my goal to encourage students to see this institution as more than a college where one only goes to attend classes. It’s a place of wonderful experiences and opportunities, ranging from the many clubs to the diversity of the students on this campus. As a student and a worker, I understand the difficulties that plague many students on this campus. I promise to make the next academic year as invigorating, exuberant, instructive and affordable as possible.

I understand what a student that is trying to achieve all that they want to achieve is going through, and if I can somehow make that process a little bit easier by representing them as student body president then that alone would mean that I have met my goal. I will organize events, listen to my constituents, and stop at nothing to make sure that what is needed to be done gets done. Being student body president would mean a great deal to me for I understand, and would embrace, the responsibility of a people that would befall my shoulders.

Carlotta Bohon

Sean Gonzalez

Logan Graham

My name is Carlotta Bohon and I am running for a position as a VicePresident of ASCC. I am qualified for this position because I have already spent a year as Vice-President.

My leadership skills are always improving and I always have the student’s best interest at heart. As always, my goal is to help students in any way that I can and I will be happy to serve the student body once again.

Hello Chaffey Panthers!

My name is Sean Gonzalez. I am 20 years old.

I am originally from Laguna Beach California and I have been enjoying my new life here in Rancho Cucamonga. I am running for a senator position here at our amazing school. I am currently in the process of finishing my first year at Chaffey. Finance is my Major and hopefully soon I will be attending USC. The only reason why I desire to join student government is to ensure that all students have an incredible and successful experience here at Chaffey.

Sean Lewis

Gissela Moya

As a senator, my plan will be to continue my current goals – to always act in the best interest of the students, especially regarding where the money we allocate is distributed; to ease the day-to-day of college life in a functional, realistic way with food, financial assistance, and events to help students relax; to bring a stronger sense of community to Chaffey with inclusive events and activities. I will continue to promote the resources that Chaffey students have available to them, while still trying to increase the opportunities for all of Chaffey’s student body.

Here at Chaffey, people come from all walks of life and are very diverse, however they have a similar goal : to succeed. I ,Sean Lewis, am here to offer my talents and to do my best to assist students here at Chaffey to succeed and move ahead. My goal is serve the students to the best of my ability, and keep your best interest in mind. Making each student a priority, listening to suggestions and doing my best to implement them if I believe it will serve the interests of the student body is my goal as senator.

I am Gissela Moya and I’m running for senator.

Being a full time student and track and field athlete has helped me to acquire leadership skills that I would like to share with my fellow classmates. I have the integrity and the dedication to be a senator at Chaffey College.

Through the years I’ve held many positions such as captain of Track and field, Cross country, treasurer for multicultural club, treasurer for Vocal music club and Sunday school teacher for five year old kids at church.

As a senator, I will make sure to do my job correctly .

Hello my name is Miguel and I would like to offer you my time and hard work so serve you. I have always been looking for the opportunity to serve my community, and my friends. Many might want to do this job, many might want to serve, many might want to help, but my passion and hard work are what separates me from the rest. The life experiences I hold under my belt, have taught me how to be the best at providing not only with a great attitude towards everyone, but a sense of humility, and a tremendous passion to assist my brothers and sisters from my community.

Marlyn Ruiz

Diana Semerdjian

Audi Sinaga

Complex committees often evolve into bureaucratic systems, systems in which we completely lose interest and hope. As I run for senator, I will never promise to recoil interest nor spark hope, but I will promise to ferociously attempt to find the lost, that interest and hope. I acknowledge and flaunt Chaffey’s merits, but I also recognize its shortcomings. As senator, I will attempt to diminish imperfections, the unfortunate shortage of courses and lack of efficient guidance. Hard work does not always pay off, but there is a possibility, that slender chance that is just might.

My name is Diana Semerdjian and I’m running for ASCC Senator. I feel like I am qualified for this position because I want to make a difference here at Chaffey and help my fellow panthers as much as I possibly can. Even though this is only my first year here at Chaffey, I grew to love this campus very much! I recently went to Sacramento to lobby for the education within community colleges and hope to make my own animal club for the students wanting to help animals like myself. I would feel honored to be your Chaffey Senator!

Hi! My name is Audi Sinaga and I am running for Student Senator, with the intention of making Chaffey College a better place than it already is. I plan on serving our school by using my approachable personality to give a voice and represent my fellow classmates.

Having been part of my own high school’s ASB, I have past student government experience and, in addition, leadership positions in clubs including Invisible Children Club and Red Cross Club. My interests include this school, feminism, Beyoncé, dogs, and The Real Housewives.

Marc Smith

Akilah Williams

Hello Chaffey! My name is Marc Smith I‘m looking forward to serving you as a Senator for the 2014/2015 school year. I have been attending Chaffey since spring 2013. I am a Psychology major who is planning to earn my degree andtransfer to a University. My interests include reading, movies, and politics. I am very passionate about community service and equal rights. I have 10 plus years work experiences in the educational setting, working in the financial aid office at four different schools. I can’t wait to start making this the best school year possible.

My obligation as the new ASCC student government is to make sure all Chaffey students have the choice to participate in student activities. It is my responsibility that student concerns are being addressed. Making sure students are able to schedule appointments (especially when making those early morning calls before operators go busy and dates get full). I will make sure Chaffey students are talking to the right advisors, staff and counsel.

And that every Chaffey college student has access to speak with a Dean and any administrative staff with ease. I will be running to advocate for Chaffey college students.

Miguel Perez

Cast your vote at the following locations.

You must be enrolled in at least one unit.

Bring your current student I.D. to vote.

Fontana Campus - Thursday, March 27 9 am - 12 pm In the Student Lounge across from the Library Chino Campus - Monday, March 31 9 am - 12 pm In the Quad Rancho Campus - April 1 - 3 8:30 am -2:30 pm & 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm In the Student Activities Lounge *Candidate statements appear unedited, as submitted.

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Faculty of the year nominations See page 3 for voting times and places on each campus. Make sure to vote for your pick of these faculty members and professors for faculty of the year when you vote for next year’s ASCC.

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Tim Arner I am honored to be nominated for Chaffey’s Faculty-of-the-Year especially since I am grouped with two excellent colleagues —Thierry Brussell and Daniel Benson. I am grateful to be recognized for my teaching goals--turning my students on to mathematics and making a positive difference in their lives. I was first hired at Chaffey as an Instructional Assistant after graduating from Chaffey (AA), UC Santa Barbara (BA), and Cal. State San Bernardino (MA). I then taught and supervised the Math Lab, eventually became the Instructional Specialist of the Math Success Center (MSC), and currently teach math full time. I love teaching the foundational math classes because it gives me the opportunity to turn students’ mathematical experiences from usually negative to positive attitudes and outcomes. Students at Chaffey are wonderful since they all seem so appreciative of my assisting them in reaching their academic, career, and life goals.

Daniel Bentum

Thierry Brusselle

I feel truly honored, humbled and grateful to be nominated for the opportunity to become the faculty member of the year with two other outstanding professors who I respect tremendously. When my journey Photo at Chaffey College began Unavailable several years ago as a student, I had no idea that I was going to be a professor of the same college in the future.

After the rich foundation at Chaffey College, I was able to ascertain a Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management, a Masters Degree in Education and a Juris Doctorate.

I became an Adjunct Professor at Chaffey College in January 2003 and eventually in 2011 became a full time faculty member.

As a child I lived in so many different countries since my father worked for the United Nations and I strongly believe that this diverse background has helped me touch the majority of students at this great college. Furthermore, the selfless, genuine and sincere interest I show daily by mentoring and counseling students to make sure they succeed not only in college but in life is what I think makes students understand me so well. For me, teaching is undoubtedly a passion, and as Confucius put it so well, “If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.” Also, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” These are the adages I live by as I trudge through the four walls of this reputable college.

Professor Brusselle was honored to be one of the nominees for Faculty of the Year. Brusselle has taught at Chaffey College since 2000. Previously, he taught at Cal Poly for 11 years and at Cal State Fullerton for 3 years.

Professor Brusselle’s academic highlight as a student was attending Orange Coast College (OCC) in Costa Mesa.

He recalls the attention, dedication and passion of his professors. As the first person in his family to obtain a college degree, he states that his start in community college gave him the necessary tools, courage and confidence to continue on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona. Today, his passion for teaching stems from his experience at OCC. He is passionate about Global Business, Management and Marketing and his Advertising class is very familiar to Chaffey College and in the community for the numerous consulting projects it has conducted for nonprofit organizations.

Sonia Juarez

Dotty Nevarez

When I first learned that I was nominated for Staff of the Year, I was honored. Students are the heart and soul of this institution and the true reason why I pride myself in going above and beyond the call of duty for their benefit. In November 1990, I began working in the Admissions and Records office under the supervision of JoAnne “Jo” Edmison as a short-term worker.

In September 2000, I was hired as the Administrative Assistant I in the Disability, Programs and Services office. Here I was given the insight into the array of disabilities affecting students. In September 2004, I began working for the Student Activities office as the Administrative Assistant II. Working for student activities has afforded me the opportunity of serving a diverse population of not only Chaffey College students but faculty and staff as well.

I was absolutely shocked to read I was nominated for Staff of the Year! I had to read the e-mail twice! After the initial shock wore off, I can say I am very grateful to those who felt I was qualified for the nomination. I have been at Chaffey since 2008, first as a student in the Business and Office Technology Program where I attained my Office Management Certificate, and I later earned my AS. My faith has sustained me the whole way as well as wonderful people in each semester who encouraged me to keep focused on my goal when challenges arose. They definitely implemented the Hope, Engage, Succeed philosophy before it had a title. Through this journey I have grown and matured as a person and I have realized my gift which is to serve and help people.

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CREATIVE VANDALS First in a series of articles exploring the different facets of street art and graffiti culture in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area and emerging issues on the topic. Calvin Huang

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is a guerilla war raging in our streets. The insurgents fight, not with bombs and bullets, but with spray cans, stencils and wheat paste, launching hit and run attacks under the cover of darkness.

Their targets? Unsuspecting freight trains, highway overpasses and abandoned buildings are frequent favorites, but anywhere with a flat surface will do — often to the dismay of businesses and city governments.

This intersection between art and vandalism is what has made phenomena like graffiti and poster bombing so taboo, but it’s also contributed to their popular allure.

There are no admission fees or waiting lines to see most street art. They’re not guarded by a phalanx of sensors, nor sealed in climate-controlled, bullet-proof enclosures. Nor are there docents making sure you stay behind the velvet rope and don’t use flash photography.

Instead of a small army of restorers and conservators supporting the upkeep of these works and preserving them for posterity, we spend millions of dollars a year to remove or paint over them.

Indeed, street artists put up works knowing they have a limited shelf life and will eventually be painted over, either by graffiti removal teams or other street artists, or simply deteriorate with time.

Unlike the mainstream art establishment, the street art community operates in a more fluid manner.

Instead of formal institutions and hierarchical organizations, affinity groups are formed on an ad hoc basis, such as when one artist in the community wants to put up an unauthorized piece in a high-profile location.

Because yards1 and spots2 are shared canvases, artists rely on implicit rules and mutual respect to avoid conflicts.

Former Chaffey student “Cat Cult,” describes this dynamic playing out on one of his bombs, “They wrote in our background [...] but they respected our letters because they’re like, ‘oh this is cool; we’re not gonna mess with it.’”

In fact, part of the magic of graffiti is

CAT CULT

Spray paint in Dabs & Myla’s trunk.

Just random things that happen. I think those are the cool magical things.

CAT CULT

Surge painting throwups at the course for X-Games.

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Cat Cult on the side of the 605.

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CAT CULT

Meow, Etch and Wham throw up on a porn set.

CAT CULT

Renowned graffiti-writer-turned-fine-artist David Jien in studio.

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Dabs & Myla painting a collaboration piece with Craola on Hollywood Boulevard.

the interplay between artists who may have never met, such as the note tagged on Cat Cult’s piece by a Los Angeles graffiti legend.

“This Ratzoh guy was like, ‘Greetings from Rat Cult.’ And it’s this dude Ratzoh that’s been around forever in the Azusa/ West Covina/Pasadena/Rosemead area, and he does rats... so, like, I do cats, so he drew a rat [on the piece.]

“Just random things that happen. I think those are the cool, magical things. Maybe, I have never even met that dude, but I know all of this, like, urban legend about him... It’s a cool thing.”

Such serendipitous interactions, no doubt, help tie together a community which relies on pseudonymity for protection from the law.

But not all attempts to interact with one’s artwork are viewed favorably. Cat Cult showed dismay at an unskilled artist’s decision to tag over a peripheral section of his lettering: “He used the fact that I painted the fence for my W and tagged in it ...just to be, like, a douche...”

But such is the nature of this self-contradictory medium, where the art itself is often labeled vandalism by others.

And in the ultimate form of irony, that “vandalism” is now finding itself on the other side of the velvet rope.

The most well known street culture successes like Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Basqiat have become household names, with one property management company going as far as to remove a section of wall written on by Banksy and putting it up for auction at a Miami auction house, where it sold for $1.1 Million.

Similarly, while many businesses continue to complain of vandalism by graffiti artists, more and more are commissioning their work to decorate the sides of buildings or the interiors of clothing stores or

even porno sets. Cat Cult was even invited with a friend to paint all of the ramps at the X-Games one year.

Cat Cult also names a list of crossover artists who’ve attained success in more mainstream arts, including Retina (Marquis Lewis), a graffiti writer turned prolific muralist who’s collaborated with Louis Vuitton; as well as Augustine Kofie, another L.A. graffiti writer turned internationally exhibited fine artist and designer.

Cat Cult himself has been exhibited at several galleries, including a Hello Kitty! show organized by Sanrio, and his merchandise can be purchased at the MOCA. Though you don’t need to visit any art shows or commercial galleries to see his work. Chances are good that a few of you have already seen or walked past his handiwork on your way to or from class.

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Yard: derived from “train yard”, refers in general to secluded spaces where graffiti writers go to paint uninterrupted.

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Spot: any space where graffiti occurs.

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News

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JANET TRENIER

During a campus blood drive on March 11, members of the Gay–Straight Alliance protest the more than 30-year-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual individuals.

Bad blood runs between GSA, FDA ROBERTO HERNANDEZ

What would normally be a quiet, routine blood drive soon became the scene of protest and picketing on March 11.

The Gay-Straight Alliance took the blood drive on as an opportunity to raise awareness of the FDA’s donation ban on all men who have sex with men.

“Blood is blood, gay or straight, lift the ban, let them donate,” was the mantra of choice for GSA members. They carried posters with slogans such as “Blood is

blood” and “Every drop counts.”

The protest was held in the quad, a few hundred feet from where the LifeStream blood donation buses were posted.

“There is a critical need for blood donation in this country,” said GSA member Nathanial Lunn, photography major. “. The ban is arbitrary and it’s discriminatory. It’s an antiquated policy that serves no purpose but to disenfranchise a segment of the population that continues to seek equal rights.”

Rather than boycott LifeStream, Lunn advocates that more students pledge to do-

nate blood, to offset the number of donors who are ineligible to donate.

The GSA tent provided students with an opportunity to make a difference by signing an online petition which urged the FDA to lift the ban which has been in place since 1977.

The petition currently has more than 10,000 online signatures.

The movement also has the support of the American Association of Blood Banks, the American Red Cross, and America’s Blood Centers among others.

“I don’t think it’s fair.” psychology major and blood donor Victoria Ramos said “Especially if there’s a blood shortage.

They could save lives.”

According to the GSA, lifting the ban would make 2.5 million men eligible to

donate, which could potentially result in 650,000 lives being saved per year from donations.

“We had a very good turnout,” Lunn said. “The response was very positive, we had strong support from the ASCC. One LifeStream nurse we spoke to agreed that the ban should be lifted and allowed us to hand out flyers to students waiting to donate.”

“A common response was that students had no idea the ban even existed, so I think we were successful in bringing awareness to the fact that it was even out there.”

Despite or perhaps because of the rally, the blood drive saw a sizable turnout.

Students who wish to read and learn more about the petition may do so at www. causes.com/banned4life.

Students save lives donating blood LUIS CHAVEZ

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Tamara Cabrera, history major, stands in protest of the blood drive held at the Rancho Cucamonga campus on March 11.

On March 11, Student Health Services hosted their annual spring blood drive with LifeStream from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LifeStream’s turnout was comprised of 179 successful donations. Appointments and walk-ins were accepted.

One reason for the large turnout was the free five-dollar In-N-Out gift card reward.

However, it was also because of people like Cierra Miles.

“Yeah it feels good to save a life,” said Miles the Criminal Justice major. “I’ve done it two times and this is my third, I probably saved about four lives this time that I actually filled up the bag.”

“Today is your opportunity to be a hero” said blood drive coordinator, Sadie Anderson. A veteran of her own coordinating for 20 years, Anderson said that the process is very easy. All it takes is 45-50 minutes for them to screen you, take your blood, and rest.

“I drank a little juice and water before and it was good, comfortable—they didn’t make it awkward, they were patient and nice,” said Miles.

However, some students disagreed.

Unless one is currently participating in sports. Off-season basketball player Cierra Miles said “If we had practice I wouldn’t be able to practice today because I would

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Psychology major Tony Kakish donates blood in the LifeStream blood mobile on March 11.

be too weak.”

If interested in giving blood on campus, Student Services hosts a blood drive every Fall and Spring.

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Tiny Thoughts, large emotions JULIE COSGROVE The Student Gallery in the CAA Lobby echoed with laughter as artists and friends mingled and celebrated the March 26 opening of the exhibit, “Tiny Thoughts.” On the east wall and in three pedestals, some 60 pieces of art in two and three dimensions demonstrated the proposition that great art can come in small sizes.

None of the work exceeds eight inches in width, depth or length and many were much less than half those dimensions.

There were playful pieces, like the replica of a Kit Kat Bar and the crocheted head sitting in a blue box lined with pop-culture cut-outs, ceramic hands, feet, hearts and a small tree. Photographs, paintings, a sketch of a sneaker, needlework, collages and more provided something for everyone.

“Tiny Thoughts” was the brainchild of (u)ntitled: the Wignall Miuseum Art Organization. On the Friday before “Tiny Thoughts” opened, club president and art major, Dulce Soledad-Ibarra was found in the Student Gallery wielding a power screwdriver, a hammer, a level, pins and tape. Vice-president Jason Hunter-Harris lugged tables, tools and many boxes of art to the CAA lobby. With help from Cindy Dillingham, photography major, and in a few hours, all 60 pieces of art were installed, hung or displayed and in another hour, name tags and signs were installed.

“This time we wanted to focus on the creative community,” Soledad-Ibarra said.

37 people responded to the call for tiny art and because it was ‘unjuried,’ everything submitted was included in the show. The result was cozy, well-balanced display of art ranging in color and mood from bright to somber, playful to serious. The exhibit will continue through May 9.

Just two and a half years young, (u)ntitled was originally envisioned as a club for students interested in the curatorial side of museum life. When it merged

with an older club, the Chaffey Art Organization, its interests were expanded to offering the campus community a museum experience through exhibits, events and workshops.

A year ago, (u)ntitled was unofficially given the Student Gallery in the Center for the Arts building to curate, according to Wignall Museum director Rebecca Trawick. It packed the year with two juried exhibits in the Gallery, nearly two dozen art workshops and a visit by the Guerrilla Girls, the group of artists nationally known for its performance art on the issue of gender equality. Hunter-Harris, an art major with a specialty in illustration, brought the CAO’s emphasis on the creation of art to the merger of the two clubs.

“We wanted to up the ante,” HunterHarris said. “We wanted to do more and keep up the level of activity.”

From the museum’s point of view, (u)ntitled constitutes an attempt to give interested students a stronger relationship with the Wignall.

“It is a student-led group,” Roman Stollenwerk, assistant curator and club advisor, said. “I’m always there to provide advice and guide them through what they want to do, but at the end of the day it is their club.”

Trawick added an observation about the contribution (u)ntitled makes.

“They’re able to show and support student work, encourage art-making workshops and events, and to co-sponsor artists’ talks with the Wignall Museum,” she said in an email. “It’s been wonderful to have an active group of students to add to the discourse at the Wignall Museum.”

Soledad-Ibarra welcomes proposals for future exhibitions, whether for solo shows, work with others or even work they have curated.

“You don’t have to be artsy to be artistic,” she said, “you just have to make something.”

A crocheted head and a decoupage box by Cecilia Ibarra.

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A ceramic heart by Jennifer Grace and a seated figure by Chris Hackworth .

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(u)ntitled treasurer Gladys Preciado, artists Qimmah Zayn Muhammad and Madlyn Woodward enjoy a moment at the opening reception of “Tiny Thoughts” March 26.

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Opinion

March 31, 2014

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Ukraine: the resonant reach to California JOSHUA ARNAO Lincoln warned against it. Jesus spoke about it. A house divided cannot stand.

Despite protests and sanctions from the west, Russia is moving forward to annex Crimea, part of the Ukraine, back into the Russian Federation. This may seem distant and non-important but it actually affects all of us in big and small ways.

First things first, what is happening in Russia? Russia as a whole is an interesting region that most of us are not well-versed in. No lie, it is a complicated situation but it is one that we can make sense of.

Ukraine is a divided country and this division has left the country vulnerable to many outside forces. The eastern part of the country shares a large cultural tie to Russia as many residents in eastern Ukraine and Crimea speak Russian and Ukrainian interchangeably. In western Ukraine, residents associate themselves with eastern European culture.

Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Russian president, was booted from office following months of bloody demonstrations. This is a huge issue for Russia seeing as Russia needs the Ukraine for its gas exports. A majority of the country’s gas exports travel through the Ukraine and this is where the events happening in the region begin to affect us, escalating tensions in places that impact the world’s financial markets.

Russia’s military has moved into Ukraine. Despite strongly worded warnings from President Obama and many other leaders, there is little else that can be done. Russia has said that it will always

reserve the right to protect Russian-speaking peoples around the world. Ukraine is also not a full member of NATO, leaving the responsibility to come to its defense out of the hands of the United States and Europe.

The Ukrainian government has declared Russia’s movements of troops an act of war and that is what we are left with.

Many Americans are wondering why they should care about this situation and if there are really any effects that may be felt from it. The answer to both questions is yes.

The U.S. and Russia haven’t always seen eye to eye on international conflicts but have come together in recent years to combat international terrorism head on. If these two countries go back to a Cold War disposition, it would make fighting these threats harder for both sides.

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The situation in the Ukraine is also setting the stage for a dangerous precedent.

Violating another country’s sovereignty is something that has to be worked out. With the previously stated lack of NATO membership for the Ukraine, it seemingly appears that Russia may be able to get away with its actions without any real fear of repercussions.

Fortunately for the United States, we are in the middle of a domestic oil and gas boom. This provides us with some shelter

but not complete immunity. The chance of aggression in the Ukraine caused a 2% rise in oil prices. This impacts global petroleum markets that are responsible for the prices we pay here.

Even in Rancho Cucamonga the price of Russia’s actions can be felt at the pump.

In recent weeks the cost of a gallon of gas has increased nearly 33 cents. Seeing as most students are reliant on automobiles to get to class, it’s easy to grasp why things that are so easy to overlook actually matter.

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Reviews

March 31, 2014

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Mixed Bag: Stuff so great, it’s never too late HANAJUN CHUNG Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Spring Break. Even though most schools get a week off, Hollywood hasn’t released anything clearly aimed at the college audience.

Summer is still a few months away and most of the big blockbusters won’t start until midApril. While films such as “The Muppets: Most Wanted” and “Divergent” were released the weekend before break, both films are targeted towards slightly younger audiences. As a result, the Breeze’s review desk has gathered some of the latest pieces of entertainment consumed and discovered over Spring Break. Whether it’s a film, video game, album, or television show, here are some things that are still great, even after their release.

“True Detective” (TV) Cop dramas are a dime-a-dozen, coming and going if ratings don’t strike confidence with a certain network. With “True Detective,” HBO released eight serialized hour-longs directed by filmmaker Cary Joji Fukunaga. The story follows a murder case that spans for almost two decades, jumping between the past and present of the two lead detectives.

While the central mystery involving a ritual killing is compelling, everything is elevated due to Fukunaga’s solid direction and the performances by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Audiences should expect a similarly baffling speech when the man wins an Emmy for this role.

“South Park: Stick of Truth” (Video Game) The award-winning series finally gets a video game after skipping a generation of consoles, mainly due to their horrendous attempt with their pair of games for the Nintendo 64 (“South Park 64” and “South Park: Chef’s Luv Shack”). This time around, South Park Studios provided one of the most immersive and unique role-playing games in recent memory. Fans of the show and genre will find much to like, but the game’s highest praise is reserved for the writing. The story of the new kid joining our beloved cast on their fantasy adventure is sure to offend some, but for others, it’s a greatly hilarious experience.

“True Detective” promotional ad for the series.

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ROBERTO HERNANDEZ “Need for Speed” (Film) Led by Aaron Paul from “Breaking Bad, his first starring vehicle (no pun intended) is based on the video game series of the same name. The film shares a lot more in common with classic road trip film like “Vanishing Point” than with modern-day street racing movies like the “Fast and Furious” series. The Shelby Mustang which is featured prominently throughout the movie is sort of emblematic of the whole film’s ethos. It’s not the best sports car, but it looks cool, it goes fast, and holds a special place in the hearts of many motor enthusiasts. Similarly, “Need for Speed” is not the smartest movie—it’s not even the smartest car movie, (“Drive” holds that honor)­—but it doesn’t try to be. Rather than waste time with developing the characters and plot, it knows its audience and gives them what they want. And as a result, it’s a better movie for it.

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Poster for “Need for Speed” starring Aaron Paul (front).

NESHA DICKSON Bastille - “Bad Blood” (Music) The indie pop band Bastille released their latest album “Bad Blood” early last year.

They recently graced the stage of Saturday Night Live and performed their singles, “Pompei” and “Oblivion.”

“Dallas Buyer’s Club” (Film) Actors Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto delivered Academy Award-winning performances in “Dallas Buyer’s Club.” The film tells the story of aids victim Ron Woodruff and his road to finding medication for the incurable disease.

“The Hunger Games Trilogy” (Books) If you loved the Twilight series then you will love the Hunger Games Trilogy. The film version of the second book, “Catching Fire,” just came out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Read the book before seeing the movie.

Have an experience that you thought was awesome? A film that floored you? A book you couldn’t put down? An album on repeat?

Let us know! And if we like what we see, we’ll feature you in The Breeze!

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“12 Years a Slave” (Film) For many people, “12 Years a Slave” will sit in the Netflix sleeve it came in forever, never to be watched. There are many movies people mean to see but never do because a rerun of “Friends” would be a much easier to digest, altogether less depressing use of their time. It’s unfortunate because “12 Years” is an important picture that deserves all the accolades it received. Chiwetel Ejiofor’s performance carries the entire picture and is worthy of its Oscar recognition. The film also features incredible cameo appearances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt, and more.

Tartuffe, exceptionally performed and produced NESHA DICKSON Student thespians performed a work of comedic genius with their performance of Moliere’s French farce Tartuffe.

A modest crowd showed up for the final performance of Tartuffe on the afternoon of March 9, not quite certain what to expect. What they got was an elaborate vision of Molière’s classic brought to life by the direction of Kelly Ford and her brilliant cast and crew.

Tartuffe (played by Alfred Munoz tells the story of a con artist who wins over a gullible family man named Orgon (played

by Joshua Kemmling) by posing as a selfless and holy man. Orgon’s oblivion to Tartuffe’s deceptions almost causes him to lose his home. With the help of his clever family and housemaid Dorine (played by Victoria Wells), Orgon is finally able to see Tartuffe for the fraud he really is.

The first thing the audience laid their eyes on was a dazzling stage designed by scenic and technical designer, Chris Di-

evendorf. The stage was draped with colorful decorum which really made the scenes pop.

The characters entered dressed in Renaissance era costumes (designed by Carrie Smith) performing a montage where they repeated lines that the audience would later see as significant to the characters reciting them. From there, the story unfolded on stage.

The entire cast performed exceptionally well. Orgon and Elmire (played by Erica Radomsky) were an absolute riot as husband and wife. The comedy was elevated to hysteria whenever Tartuffe (Munoz) was in the scene with them. One of the breakout characters of the show was Dorine. Victoria Wells brilliantly executed her performance as the sassy, headstrong housemaid.

The show ended on a touching note when the cast invited director Kelly Ford to the stage to give her sentimental gifts and sincere gratitude for bringing such a grand vision to life.

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Sports

March 31, 2014

Christen Harper takes first in the 500-freestyle in Chaffey’s dual meet against El Camino College and LA Trade Tech on March 21, 2014.

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Panthers make big splash at meet ROBERT SCHMITT The men and women went a combined 3-1 in the pool in a dual meet against El Camino College and La Trade Tech, March 21.

The women swept their two matches thanks to four victories by Christen Harper. Harper took first in the 200, 500-, and 1000-freestyle as well as the 400-relay with Jacquelynn Vicario, Analissa Hurtado, and Lauren Loya.

Hurtado, Jessie McCorkle, and Daniela Gomez had the best three times in the 100-fly.

The Panther women also had a sweep of the podium in the 100-breast with Salena Zapata, Cassandra Llanes and Allison Bartosik finishing first, second, and third respectively. Desiree Reeder also had the second best times in the 50- and 100-backstroke events.

The El Camino men were the only team to come into Rancho and leave with a victory. Thomas Harper had a good day finishing with the best time in the 200-individual medley and second-best times in the 200-breaststroke and 1000-free.

Harper also placed second in the 200-medley relay with Matthew Rohde, David Dominguez, and Kyle Cauldren.

Cauldren also had two other individual second place finishes in the 200- and 500-free.

Dominguez had the other top finish in the 200-fly as well as a second place finish in the 100-fly.

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David Dominguez on his way to victory in the 200-fly in Chaffey’s dual meet against El Camino College and LA Trade Tech on March 21, 2014.

CHP season ends in Final Four defeat

Panthers fall to Santa Rosa 49-47 in final seconds ROBERT SCHMITT Chaffey battled their way through the southern region to be a part of the state finals for the second straight year.

A brilliant performance by Adom Jacko, who only missed two shots the entire game, helped Chaffey edge San Diego City College in the first playoff game.

John Gilliam scored 9 points in the final minute and a half against Pasadena City College in the third round.

Jacko’s 22-point effort against Cerritos College made up for a bad night shooting the three for Chaffey and sent them to the state finals for the second straight year.

All season long, Chaffey has lived and died by the three.

In their losses, they shot 16 percent. The Hustlin’ Panthers escaped a 15-percent shooting night from that distance in the game against Cerritos thanks to Jacko’s big night.

Re-seeding for the state finals put Chaffey as the no. 2 seed in the southern region against the no. 1 seed from the north in Santa Rosa.

On March 15, the Panthers ran into a team predicated on their three-point shooting. Santa Rosa came into the game third in the state in three-pointers per game.

Santa Rosa wasted no time getting up three-pointers.

They didn’t shoot anything but a three for the first 4:45 of the game and only had one non-three-point field goal in the first half.

The Panthers never led after Santa Rosa’s first half torching from three and finished with only two of their own.

Chaffey’s run at a state championship came to an end as they lost, 49-47.

Coach Jeff Klein didn’t want his players to feel like their season was a failure.

“40-minutes doesn’t define this team,” he said.

The Panthers were the winners of the Riverside tournament, were at one point ranked No. 1 in Southern California, finished second in the Foothill Conference and made a trip to the state finals for the second straight year.

For Nichols, Jacko and Gilliam, division-1 basketball is likely in their future.

For coach Klein and his Panthers, it is time to reload and improve as Chaffey will lose the majority of their offense.

Devyn Sampson, Godfrey Freeman and Breejae Flonnoy are guys to keep an eye on next year as their roles will increase next year.

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John Gilliam performs an acrobatic lay-up during the CCCAA men’s semifinals against Santa Rosa College on March 15 at Cerritos College.

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Panther baseball continues hot streak DYLAN BARNES Despite dropping six out of the first seven games of the year, Panther baseball currently sits comfortably atop the Foothill Conference standings. Since Feb. 14, the Panthers have gone 12-3, turning their season around in a hurry.

They recently swept the College of the Desert in a three-game series, outscoring the Roadrunners 35-6 throughout the three games.

On March 20, the Panthers played host to COD and freshman starter Merrick Patito put together another strong outing. Patito earned his fourth win on the year, and held the Roadrunners to four runs on five hits in seven innings of work.

Patito has been a workhorse thus far for Chaffey, logging a team high 43.2 innings to go along with his minuscule 2.68 earned run average.

The Panther offense was able to cross the plate 12 times, as eight different Panther hitters contributed to the hit parade.

Jake Gallaway, Andrew Dorado, and Louis Johnson had two hits apiece on the way to Chaffey’s 12-4 victory.

Despite the slow start to the year, the first-place Panthers improve to 13-9 overall and 10-2 in conference play. They look poised to make a strong run at capturing their first Foothill Conference title since 2010. As the old adage goes, “it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

Kevin Riley (left), infielder, attempts a double-play against College of the Desert at home on March 20.

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Support the boy’s current streak! Here are some upcoming games!

April 1 2:30 p.m. @Rio Hondo

April 3, 2:30 p.m. vs. Rio Hondo

April 5, 12:00 p.m. @Rio Hondo

David Kretschmar pitches against College of the Desert at home on March 20.

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April 8, 2:30 p.m. @SBVC