Volume 24, Issue 1 (August 14, 2013)

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The Ultimate Chaffey Guide Volume 24, Issue 1

August 14, 2013

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See below for parking tips.

Look inside for stories about the buildings in red.

Stick it or ticket Once again, there is no grace period for parking.

Campus Police will be issuing tickets, so students should make sure they order their parking permit or buy a day pass.

Here are some tips to help students avoid tickets and save time: Students may not park in the residential areas surrounding the Rancho Cucamonga campus. This is strictly enforced and students will be ticketed or towed by Rancho Cucamonga Police.

The only nearby off-campus area where students can safely park is on Wilson Av-

enue, north of the Rancho Cucamonga campus.

Students who have ordered a permit, but haven’t received it in the mail yet can print out their receipt and place the receipt on their dash.

There will also be a table outside of the SSA where students can show their receipt and get a temporary permit.

Any car parked in a staff space without a staff permit will be ticketed. Vehicles that are eligible to park in handicapped spaces must also display a valid Chaffey College parking permit as well.

A ticket left by campus police in violation of no visible parking pass.

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Features - Add/Waitlist explained

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Features - Students offer advice

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A & E - Campus groups take over Wig.

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Both Men’s and Women’s soccer teams are gearing up for an exciting season.

Check the game schedule to be there and cheer them on.

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August 19-25

August 26 - September 3

Wednesday, August 14 First Day of Fall Semester

Monday, August 19 Auditions for Avenue Q, the Musical Last day to apply for Book Grants

Monday, August 26 National Dog Day

Student Activities collecting school supplies for I.E.

Thursday, August 15 National Aviation Week, Aug. 15 through Aug, 21,.

National Relaxation Day Saturday, August 17 National Thrift Shop Day

Tuesday, August 20 Deadline to ADD full-time classes

According to Hoyle Day

Philosophy Club Friday, August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day Thursday, August 22 Governing Board Meeting

ASCC

Crime Log

Members of the 2013-14 ASCC took office on July 1, with the exception of the President/Student Trustee taking office June 1.

Campus Police offers an escort program.

Police Cadets will provide personal escorts and additional building security during evening and nighttime hours.

Two to five meetings a week are planned to be held by the ASCC throughout the year in order to keep students informed and improve student life.

5 to 7 p.m.

Come and join fellow panthers in the quad for some

4 to 6 p.m. in SSA-227 Board Room

The ASCC appointed a Commissioner of Activities and three Senators during the official summer meetings.

Thursday August 29 Campus Coffee Night

Wednesday, August 21 Music in the Quad

Sunday, August 18 Deadline to add full term class.

The ASCC approved its yearly budget.

The ASCC will offer $200,000 in scholarships, $100,000 in the traditional spring scholarships and a total of $100,000 in $80 Book Grants during the academic year.

Wednesday August 28 Refund Deadline for Full Term Classes

Cadets are available to escort students, faculty, and staff to and from their classrooms, laboratories or offices, automobile, or any other location within a reasonable distance to the campus.

This program is a student security program, which supplements the police force.

Call 652-6632 for assistance.

Tuesday, September 3 Last day to drop without a “W”

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Bookstore is No. 1 CARLY OWENS When it comes to college bookstores, Chaffey has one of the best of the best.

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their classes this semester.

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“Simply put, shopping with the Chaffey Bookstore saves you money, supports the campus, and provides jobs to Chaffey students,” Jared Ceja, director of Auxiliary Services, said.

tion of College Stores Collegiate Retailer of the Year Honor Roll.

A press release from April 22 states “Chaffey College Bookstore won this recognition with its industry leading textbook and tablet rental programs, student employment initiatives, textbook low price guarantee, “green” offerings, campus involvement/partnerships, scholarship contributions including the Tips for Scholarships program, multiple student focused locations, and extensive product assortment.”

Each student worker’s name tag reads: “Your success is our goal.” With this in mind, student workers do their best to make each bookstore experience the best it can be.

“It’s a caring environment,” Janet Arzola, student worker, said. “It’s regular students working here, and they will help you out the best they can to help you get the right book for the right class.”

For each student who comes in, the workers make sure they match section numbers to textbooks, to make sure that each student leaves with the books that they need.

In addition to buying books at the bookstore, you can also rent them, either through the in-house ASCC rental program, or the BookRenter program, which allows you to rent any books with a red shelf tag for up to 125 days. For Fast Track classes, there is

“We offer a lot more than books,” Arzola said.

The Bookstore also offers tablet purchase and rental as well. Students have the various generations of iPads. There is also a buyout option, better known as Rent to Own. The directors of the Bookstore understand that students’ budgets are often tight, and this is why they offer the price match guarantee. on Amazon, directly from their warehouse, for a lower price, the Bookstore will match that lower price. Just make sure that it is the same book. The ISBN code must match.

Buying on campus helps not only the Bookstore, but students as well. organization that uses its excess revenue to support Chaffey students, faculty, and staff,” Jared Ceja, director of Auxiliary Services, said. “We give tens of thousands of dollars funding student scholarships, sponsoring numerous campus events such as Commencement and Welcome Back/ Club Rush.”

The employees of the bookstore do everything in their power to help students succeed.

“I’ve heard horror stories of people buying books online, then they get it in the mail and it’s in Portuguese,” Sarah Sandoval, student worker, said. “So if you want but it won’t be guaranteed full service like it is here.”

Did you know?

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number

Health Center offers low-cost solutions JULIE COSGROVE For a mere $17 a semester, registered students have access to a full health clinic staffed by doctors, counselors, registered and practical nurses. waiting room gives way to a crisp, modern clinic, with two full treatment rooms, a nurses’ triage room, a counseling room, Surprisingly, it is somewhat smaller

tests were administered and countless sessions of advising and counseling were offered.

Appointments can be made on the phone or in person and walk-ins are accommodated if possible. However, students should be warned to bring not only their student ID cards but also a copy of their registration receipts.

Many of the services are free of charge,

prescription medicines. Over the counter medications are free.

Director Kay Peek oversees an operation that covers a range of health issues and problems.

“Chaffey is a microcosm of the world,” she remarked. “Whatever’s going on internationally, you’ll see at Chaffey.” The

Health Center stresses educational outreach to keep the campus community informed.

The best source of information about services available can be found online at www.chaffey.edu/health_services.shtml,

may seem to be a cry for help, someone swallowing too many aspirin or Tylenol, it is important. An overdose of Tylenol can be lethal and it can kill quickly if acute liver failure ensues.

On a lighter note, Peek adheres to “the

“If you have someone at home with the room, not walking around coughing and coughing. Food should be taken to the sick person and above all, wash your hands often!”

of all services, but questionnaires and information on a variety of issues, ranging from exam stress to assault.

A key communication device is the “+Health Advisories” icon in bright red at www. chaffey.edu book icons. There is detailed information regarding current health problems in the community: meningitis, stress, pertussis, The personal touch is offered at tables

The tables are staffed by a registered nurse who will gladly dispense informal health counselling when students approach with questions about symptoms of illness.

There is also a plethora of literature available.

Peek wishes she could expand the services offered but is limited by space and budget. She also is anxious for students to know that they can expect their medical reity the law allows.

She has some words of advice: “If someone you know is depressed or thinking suicidal thoughts, don’t just stand by, talk about it. “ Even if students are dealing with what

JULIE COSGROVE

Director of Student Health Services Kay Peek is always ready to answer student

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Opinion: Patience key to waitlist success This too shall pass VALEEN GONZALES The words “fall semester” conjure images of wearing school hoodies, a ange and cooler temperatures. semester at Chaffey College is something entirely different.

After taking two classes in summer semester full of excitement and optimism.

Sure, my registration date was terrible and my schedule was made up of waitlisted classes, but that didn’t bother me.

I knew it would all work out just like it did during summer and everything would be great. I was sure I would get all the classes I wanted, would always would always be some empty tables in the cafeteria. That was my summer school experience and I knew fall would be just as good.

To say I was mistaken would be an erably hot and incredibly discouraging.

Standing outside a classroom hoping to be added is frustrating enough, but it’s downright torturous when, on top of that, students have to deal with triple-digit temperatures after spending an hour or more looking for parking.

Even though it wasn’t easy, by any means, I stuck it out and watched other students who were also sticking it out. choice classes, but I got some classes.

Something is always better than nothing.

I learned to get to campus early durI hope that new students, or returning students who haven’t built up enough units to have a good registration date yet, will learn from me and their fellow students who have persevered. be challenging, but as students tough it out and continue to take whatever classes they can get, the registration dates improve. news in the fact that there are more classes this fall thanks to the funds last November’s ballot.

In addition to an increase of 88 classes this fall, Weekend College is now being offered to allow the school to accommodate students’ schedules.

With all the positive schedule expansions being made, there are more ways to become a Chaffey College student.

As new and returning students circle classrooms like vultures hoping to swoop in and grab an add code, I hope they remember that they are not the ning of the fall semester, and it’s how few weeks of fall that can set a negative of positive tone to the rest of their educational experience.

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dents who are looking to “add” a class.

Registering for classes can be a stressful experience, especially for new incoming students who have the brunt of last priority registration.

In most cases concerning later registration dates, students end up with a hodgepodge of classes instead of the ones they actually need.

However, even if a student is unable to register or waitlist for a class, there is still a possibility to “add” that class during the

sheets which are sometimes utilized by professors to add students if space becomes available.

impression, and further illustrates to the professor the student’s seriousness to add that class.

An “Add Code” is exactly what it claims to be, it is a special “code” a professor will give a student in order for them to “add”/ If students does receive an “add code,” they would then have to log on to their MyChaffeyView account and register under “Add Code Registration.” “[Students trying to add a class] should come in and keep coming in until the last day to add,” undeclared major Ciera McElveen said. “I’ve seen people add the very last day that they could because someone happened to drop the class.”

Communication is also an important factor when trying to add a class, English [also] say, make sure to go to the class on fessor] know your goals, and that you are serious about the class.” tance of being respectful when approaching a professor, and politely asking if it is possible to add the class.

Showing up early in order to sit at the front of the class is also important for stu-

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Students patiently wait in line, some hoping to add classes for the fall semester, in the Administration building on July

Student government represents CARLY OWENS It has been said that you can’t truly experience “college life” if you don’t live on campus.

Chaffey College Campus Council are here to do their best to bring more student life to the Chaffey campus.

“We’re here to make the students have a better experience while in college,” Victor Bocanegra, senator, said. “There’s more to do here then just go to class.”

Each member of the Campus Council, no matter what role they are serving in, must be enrolled in at least 6 units.

“We’re very committed to helping our peers,” Daisey Serrato, senator, said.

In everything they do, they strive to be education-minded, from Midterm Supply Packets that have Scantrons, green books and pencils, to lectures and panels that answer questions students have about a par“Keep an open mind to all the opportunities available here; this is the beginning of your college experience,” Kevin Coduto, ASCC President/Student Trustee said.

“What we can do is help make that one of the best experiences of your life. Get involved.”

In addition to the events ASCC is known for hosting, this academic year they plan on introducing new events too, including Music in the Quad.

about the many clubs on campus, as well

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Antoinette Duke, ASCC Commissioner of Inter-Club Council, ASCC Presodent Kevin Coduto and Cory Stevens, ASCC Senator listen to guest speaker Dr. Henry Shannon, President of Chaffey College, at the Final ASCC meeting of the summer on July 23.

as the countless events held throughout the semester.

“ASCC lets you capture a new perspecsenator, said.

Students are encouraged to ask any and all questions they have.

Many of the ASCC members have been attending Chaffey for multiple semesters

so they have a better understanding of the way the system works.

“We’re here to make a difference, we’re all approachable,” Corey Stevens, senator, said. “If you see us out on campus, don’t assume we’re running short on time. One what you have to say, or answer some questions.”

ASCC sponsored Book Grant has been reduced to $80 More book grants available this semester. Deadline: Aug. 19

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Professor of photography, Kathy Haddad, recently assigned her Photo-7 summer class the task of compiling a series of images geared toward informing incoming Chaffey freshman of a variety of individually chosen topics. Below are the visual interpretations of their chosen subjects.

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lege, once again. Yes, I wear an imaginary sign on my back that reads "college dropout." Straight out of high school, many and rewarding career. I was one of those people until... life happened! As my kiwds got older, I naturally started to think about the future. One of the most important things for me, as parent, is to provide for my children's solid and successful future. Sure, they need to take on some of that responsibility themselves by making good choices and doing well in school.

But when the time comes, we want to be able to offer our children the opportunity to go to college so that they can have a —Christine Caustria

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Attention all Chaffey College and community parents! Did you know that the City of Rancho Cucamonga offers a variety of free activities for children? As a Parent, I am always looking for inexpensive ways to entertain my children. Let me share some activities that are free of charge. The Archibald Library has a program called 'Storytimes,' which includes reading programs and summer reading incentives. The beautiful City of Rancho Cucamonga also houses a total of 29 city parks.

My family loves Red Hill Community Park, because it has two turtles. Victoria Gardens has an outdoor area that is also very family friendly. In particular, the interactive water play area will keep children occupied for hours and it promotes interaction with other children at no cost.

—Jamelia Rich

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Jamelia Rich offers a visual example of free entertainment available for children of Chaffey parents.

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Parking Permits are required on any vehicle parked on any of the Chaffey College Campuses. They are to be visible between Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking Permits can be purchased online in the convenience of your home, through your MyChaffeyView account. They may also be purchased at the

day pass each time you came to campus for class you would be spending roughly $144 over the course of the semester.

That's more than double the amount of the intended cost. Don't be the one late to class because you're stuck behind someone possibility of the machine being broken because we all know technology can fail. Don't spend more than you need to...what could you use that extra cash on?

—Kathleen Ford KATHLEEN FORD

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few people on campus. I would usually end up alone waiting at the library or just walking around until my next class.

—Brian Pollorena

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” BRIAN POLLORENA

Two students spend solitary time on campus.

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KIMBERLY JOHNSON When looking at certain trends taking place in a community, the various actions deemed socially acceptable, as well as overall opinions felt toward controversial topics, one is, in a sense, being introduced to the values of its inhabitants.

Exploration and education open a social dialogue for communities as seen by an onslaught of historic events. Four campus associations — the Chaffey College FemiReview — are spearheading the efforts to open a dialogue.

The campus organizations will be involved in a semester-long event entitled will be an interactive art exhibition taking place in The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Arts located on the Rancho Cucamonga campus near the Center for the Arts building.

“For Occupy, we want the public to introduce us to their identity,” Dulce Ibarra, species, identity is crucial because it either groups us together or sets us apart from one another. One thing that many people tend to forget is that art can be a great way to bring about discussions of social awareness. Political, cultural, and just plain social references can be found in many famous artworks.”

For reference, see Picasso’s “Guernica” or Shepard Fairey’s “Andre the Giant

the impact contemporary and even modern art play in the social dialogue of their time.

Ibarra, as well as representatives from the student associations mentioned, have teamed up with several faculty advisers to introduce a new way of looking at the trends being set, the social commentary being expressed, and opinions felt by the

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The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art will host “Occupy the Museum” starting Sept. 9.

inhabitants of Chaffey College.

Curator and event organizer of Occupy, Rebecca Trawick, gives insight on what the event intends to execute with its presence on campus.

“Occupy the Museum re-imagines the museum as a collaborative teaching and learning lab, and an experimental space that allows for the exploration of new ideas,” Trawick said. “During Occupy the Museum, a number of groups and organizations that naturally overlap with the museum’s mission to foster critical thinking and to encourage innovation and investigation through art have been invited to physically inhabit the space for a select amount of time.”

Each campus association involved will produce a series of unique and interactive screenings, and a list of other programs that explore the intersections of art and activism.

During the OBOC’s occupation of the museum, they will be presenting “Peace, stration presents two Vietnam veterans who will speak on the unparalleled experiences of their era, highlighting the connectivity of turmoil to the overwhelming prevalence of activism.

The Vietnam War, spanning from 19591975, was a contemporary revolutionary period for the United States. Intertwined in these years stood the height of The Black Panthers as well as the second wave of feminism.

During CCFem's occupation of The Wignall, they will introduce the activist group, Guerrilla Girls. The Guerrilla Girls temporary feminist movement, producing books and utilizing guerrilla marketing tactics to display their posters and stickers internationally. However, the masked collective doesn't restrict their efforts to the

feminist cause. Utilizing their passion, they extend it to other pressing causes including the cultural issues surrounding male sexism, racism, and inequalities of every spectrum.

As artist Basquiat said, “Fire will attract more attention than any other cry for help.”

The actions of the individuals behind the inception of Occupy have sparked the it, sharing the message of societal progression, community accountability and social When the Occupy Wall Street movenews, an essence of hope, motivation, and two years later, our peers faculty are doing their part to keep the spirit of the movement alive. Visit www.chaffey.edu/wignall for a schedule of upcoming events and activities.

Serendipitous success KIMBERLY JOHNSON

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Rapper Brahim Gousse listens on as producer and Chaffey student, Jake Domiguez, shows him a few beats.

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Brahim Gousse performs at The Vibe in Riverside on June 3.

Brahim Gousse of hip-hop collective Slay Squad will be putting a new notch in his belt of achievements.

The 22-year-old undecided major started his summer with a goal and a dream and is ending it with a 22-song mixtape to add to his archive, as well as a show at The Glasshouse in Pomona alongside a few Inland Empire hip-hop heavyweights.

Gousse explains how making tracks in the spare room of his mom’s house launched the foundation for an onslaught of creative and artistic endeavors to come.

Gousse’s chance happening began as a common action, not unusual for the Generation Y culture. A simple follow on Twitter, and networking opportunities immediately arose.

Curtiss King, Inland Empire rapper and producer, was the recipient of this follow, changing the course of Gousse’s summer and taking it from idle to overdrive.

“I was just home one night around 2 a.m. when Curtiss posted a tweet saying his car was broken down around Cal State, asking ‘this is my chance,” Gousse said.

He got in touch with King and exchanged information. Here, however, Gousse found himself in a dilemma. Without a working car at the time, and against even his most illogical moral imperatives, took his mom’s car keys and made way to San Bernardino — luckily, a comical addition to the story now.

Initially offering cash for the assistance,

King obliged Gousse’s ultimate desire of listening to his recordings.

“I told [Curtiss] about our goals and ambitions, where we’d come from, and what our movement was about,” Gousse said.

After listening to a few early tracks due out tomorrow, Aug. 15, an impressed Curtiss King extended an invitation to the group offering them a spot in his birthday

nity and achievement have yet to cease for the group. Over the summer, Gousse was able to record a song with Curtiss King, perform alongside his group in several performances, as well as acquire a spot on this year’s D.I.Y. Fest, on Aug. 31 at The Glasshouse in Pomona.

The hip-hop festival has been a stepping stone for artists annually, giving them the chance to perform to a packed house in the sure and experience, as well as networking opportunities unrivaled by any other local festival.

Headliners of the event include Noa James, Stevie Crooks, Curtiss King, and cently made a name for himself ghostwriting for artists such as No Doubt, Plies, also hit, Gucci Gucci.

For photos, info, and music from the group, head to SlaySquad.tumblr.com.

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SEAN URCIUOLI

hold on to different emotional experiences, which can be

The snap-hiss of bullets racing past one’s head is an experience that many won’t ever have to go through in life.

For most individuals, the hardships life has to offer ing about paying a bill on time, but never about the constant threat of being killed in action.

In Tim O’Brien’s book The Things They Carried, O’Brien takes the reader through an emotional trip through

on his emotional reactions for too long after the reader has already picked up on the point.

After further reading, it becomes clear that these men aren’t natural born killers. They never intended to gradu-

life, and how they coincide with the chaos that is war.

O’Brien keeps the reader informed on Army terminology, helping those unfamiliar with the military way of life to understand what’s going on.

The beginning of the book focuses on different items each soldier in O’Brien’s platoon carried with them. These items range from pictures of girlfriends, to C- rations, to soldier’s life in Vietnam.

The story follows O’Brien’s, originating from civilian life until the draft. Whether it was college, the draft, or life.

A slight downside to the book is that O’Brien tends to

had nothing against. These men were mechanics, meat packers or college graduates that were constantly wondering if they were going to live to see the next day.

Overall the The Things They Carried is an excellent the reader inside the head of these solders as they deal with the extremes of war. Some of the items they carry are material items, but mostly what they carry are emotions carried over from their former lives and into a war that they are hoping to get out of alive.

The Good: Great emotional content as the book progresses. It puts the reader in the jungle of Vietnam with the solders as they experience the horrors of war. One can almost smell the battles.

The Bad: O’Brien tends to dwell on some of his emotional reactions to situations.

Overall: A-

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Sweet treats made even sweeter with a student discount JANET TRENIER In the midst of the busy life that most students lead, ice cream parlor for a delectable treat.

Students dreaming of ice cream on a hot summer night have found a delicious deliverer of creamy goodness at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt. dents,” Brittany Pucci, Handel’s manager said, “Some of the girls that work here are Chaffey students.”

the tip of the ice cream iceberg.

There are not enough days in the year to try all of the Students celebrating a special occasion may like to use their discount to buy a custom made ice cream cake or pie.

Additionally they have a great variety of sherbets, ices Andrea Terezas, psychology major, is one of the student employees. “I have worked here a little over a year.”

Terazas said. “I usually bring up the discount to people that come in with backpacks and seem like students.”

In addition to the Chaffey discount Handel’s has specials. Every Tuesday the shop offers reduced prices on

Handel’s has two locations. The store that offers the YVETTE CONTRERAS

Haven just south of campus.

Leads shine in Fruitvale Station, HANAJUN CHUNG This summer’s blockbusters has shown us a lot. Whether it be aliens, superheroes, college-bound monsters, or ly apt for the season.

On the other hand, there are smaller, more independent releases that provide an alternative to the big studio production.

Fruitvale Station, written

quents friends and family, all the while re-examining the choices he’s made in life until then, and how he plans to improve life for himself and his daughter. When Oscar is not with his daughter, he’s meeting his girlfriend, trying to get his job back, preparing for his mother’s birthday, and planning for the night’s countdown. It’s through these ism.

What happened to Grant is tragic, but the tragedy isn’t

and unarmed in the titular station located in Northern California, but through escalating tension was unexpectedly

these small moments to make Grant feel incredibly real.

A lot is due to Michael B. Jordan’s performance as Oscar. He’s endearing, frustrated, but also genuinely considerate of others, and Jordan performs the role so well that we can’t help but empathize with his emotionally turbulent istically convey that notion to full effect. fully have the moment loom and foreshadow in certain bits during scenes, cheapening the experience by undercutting the realism. But each time reveals something new or deeper about the character and the relationships they have.

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He was soon after taken to the hospital, but doctors were unable to revive him.

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he and his friends take the BART trains. It could’ve just ended there, but the scene further reveals a relationship between mother and son that many audiences would un-

festival awards, gaining acclaim and accolades from critics and audiences, earning itself a summer release.

emotional experience this summer. Fruitvale Station is one but through a compelling story and character examination.

derstand and resonate towards.

If anyone deserves special mention it’s Octavia Spencer, Michael B. Jordan, and director Ryan Coogley. Spencer disappears into the role of Wanda Grant and becomes our mother, or the concerning kind that one might easily take for granted.

Jordan — once again — is fantastic, working the same charisma he used in Chronicle to really shape Oscar into someone likable even for all his faults.

Finally, Coogley succeeds in making us live through Oscar’s last day, through every text he sends, or through

Fruitvale Station treats us like the sentient friend that follows Oscar through the highs and lows on the eve of

I had myself had lost a friend.

But Fruitvale Station should be celebrated not for it’s depiction of tragedy, but for introducing a story that realistically shows the desire to improve one’s life, while appreciating the things that make it worth living.

The Good The Bad: None.

Overall: A

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Soccer Preview 2013 Season

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Teammates Jennifer Gonzalez, Meranda Salazar, Brook Williams, and Courtney Schwartz enjoy a laugh during their soccer practice on Aug. 1.

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Hector Estrada dribbles the soccer ball during practice on Aug. 6.

August 27 Vs. El Camino at home 4 p.m.

August 27 Vs. El Camino at home 2 p.m.

August 30 Vs. Canyons at Canyons 4 p.m.

September 4

September 4 Vs. Glendale at Glendale 7 p.m.

September 6 Vs. Norco at Norco 2 p.m.

September 6 Vs. Norco at Norco 4 p.m.

September 10

September 10

September 13 Vs. Antelope Valley at AVC 1 p.m.

September 13 Vs. Citrus at home 4 p.m.

September 17 Vs. Mt SAC at Mt SAC 5 p.m.

September 17 Vs. Pasadena at PCC 3 p.m.

September 20 Vs. Southwestern at home 3 p.m.

September 20 Vs. Palomar at Palomar 4 p.m.

September 24 Vs. Cuyamaca at home 3 p.m.

September 24 Vs. San Diego City at SD City 4 p.m.

September 27 Vs. Mira Costa at home 2 p.m.

September 27 Vs. Mira Costa at home 4 p.m.

October 1 Vs. Taft at home 2 p.m.

October 1 Vs. Oxnard at home 4 p.m.

October 4 Vs. Desert at Desert 2 p.m.

October 4 Vs. Desert at Desert 4 p.m.

October 8 Vs. Rio Hondo at Rio Hondo 2 p.m.

October 8 Vs. Rio Hondo at Rio Hondo 4 p.m.

October 11 Vs. San Bernardino at home 2 p.m.

October 11 Vs. San Bernardino at home 4 p.m.

October 15 Vs. Cerro Coso at home 2 p.m.

October 15 Vs. BYE

October 18 Victor Valley at home 2 p.m.

October 18 Vs. Victor Valley at home 4 p.m.

October 22 Vs. Desert at home 1 p.m.

October 22 Vs. Desert at home 3 p.m.

October 25 Vs. Rio Hondo at home 1 p.m.

October 25 Vs. Rio Hondo at 3 p.m.

October 29 Vs. San Bernardino at SBVC 1 p.m.

October 29 Vs. San Bernardino at SBVC 3 p.m.

November 1 Vs. Cerro Coso at Cerro Coso 1 p.m.

November 1 Vs. Cuyamaca at home 3 p.m.

November 5 Vs. Victor Valley at VVC 1 p.m.

November 5 Vs. Victor Valley at VVC 3 p.m.

November 14 Vs. Imperial Valley at home 1 p.m.

November 14 Vs. Imperial Valley at home 3 p.m.

November 23 Round 1 Vs. TBA

November 23 Round 1 Vs. TBA

November 26 Round 2 Vs. TBA

November 26 Round 2 Vs. TBA

November 30 Round 3 Vs. TBA

November 30 Round 3 Vs. TBA

December 6-8 State Championships at Cosumnes River TBA

December 6-8 State Championships at Cosumnes River TBA.