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Hawk Spot aids students in its second year The Hawk Spot, a food pantry service provided to the students in the Los Rios Distict, continues to make a positive impact in students’ needs for food and toiletries on a weekly basis in its second year of operation. By Elizabeth Rodriguez erodriguez.connect@gmail.com Since August of 2016, the Hawk Spot has been offering a helping hand by providing students with the basic necessities they need such as food and toiletries. Through completing further requirements in order to be considered eligible to use the food pantry, students that are enrolled at Cosumnes River College have access to it on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 2 to 4 p.m at T-111 for a week’s worth of food. “As long as they are a student, and as long as they have their student I.D. and we can track them in the system, then it’s all good,” said Student Ambassador Anthony Lollis-A. Cali. Cervantes, who had come to CRC earlier this year, is in charge of overseeing the Student Ambassador Program and the Hawk Spot. He, along with the assistance of the student ambassadors, maintain the food pantry and provide the handouts to students in need. But in the beginning, he said that the Hawk Spot didn’t receive a lot of exposure. Students were still unaware of its existence, and even those who did know about it came in small numbers. “We’ve acknowledged that we have over 14,000 students here with there only being 100 students using it, so we felt like we needed to do a better job at advertising this resource to the students,” Cervantes said. As of right now, he has been “working hand-in-hand” with the Elk Grove Food Bank Services by sending in monthly reports, which lets them know how many students the Hawk Spot has
received unduplicated and how many visits it has had in total. The EGFBS relies on these reports in order to determine how much food should be delivered. The EGFBS have been partners with CRC for many years, and have also been supplying the Hawk Spot with its supplies. Executive Director Marie Jachino, who is responsible for providing leadership through planning and implementing programs and services within the EGFBS, said that their mission and role as CRC’s food pantry provider is to assist hungry students to success. “Our goal is to provide non-perishable nutritious supplemental foods,” said Jachino. “Access to nutritious food paves the way for healthier students with brighter futures and is a cornerstone of a healthy community.” With food donations from the United States Department of Agriculture, grocery stores and food drives, quality control and following appropriate food safety guidelines are established and keep food distribution secure, she said. Despite its humble beginnings, the Hawk Spot has been receiving higher demand since the past spring. For example, Cervantes provided his report listing that they’ve had 437 visits through the month of October. But because of employee transitions over at the EGFBS, it has caused food delivery to stall, so food rationing for both days was implemented so that they never completely run out in the pantry. “We’re still trying to perfect that system, but it’s still being a really great resource
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Student Senate Presidet Halimeh Edais bags food items and supplies from the Hawk Spot to distribute to students for the week. Due to employment transitions in the Elk Grove Food Bank, food delivery has slowed.
“Access to nutritious food paves the way for healthier students with brighter futures and is a conerstone of a healthy community.” — Marie Jachino
Executive Director of the Elk Grove Food Bank because we talk to students on a regular basis and some say that they’re homeless, and some have large families they’ve got to feed and will try to fill up their bag as much as possible,” said Cervantes. “Our goal is to be a piece of the resource; we don’t want to be the ‘solve-all’ issue,” he said. When it comes to the food distribution , Cervantes said there are student ambassadors that are scheduled from 1:30
till 2 to bag food in advance, and from 2 to 4 p.m., they give out the bags of food. Students would meet at the front of the Student Life and Leadership Center where they would need to input their ID onto the computer. “Once they give us their ID, we’ll just run that through the computer so we can track it, and then we just give them their bag of food for the week,” Cervantes said. Tw e n t y - t w o - y e a r - o l d sociology major Alejandra Trejo, who has been a student ambassador for a year and a half, noticed that awareness of the food pantry has been growing. “It has been getting out a lot more; we have a lot more students coming by, which is good, but also the amount of food that we get doesn’t really last for the two days” said Trejo. “So, we do have a lot of students that come on
Tuesday and they miss all the food on Monday so we barely have any food,” Despite there being a temporary shortage of food, Cervantes is confident in the progress that’s been made in terms of working with the EGFBS and supplying students with the resources they need to further their drive for education. “I think it’s just trying to meet with the demand has been the biggest challenge, but it’s not something we can’t overcome,” Cervantes said. “It’s just taking a few adjustments.” For further inquiries concerning the food pantry, you can contact Student Personnel Assistant Jordan Cervantes at The Student Life and Leadership Center located in the Technology Building, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (916) 691-7315.
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Single-user restrooms to be relabeled SAVE THE By Victoria Blanco vblanco.connect@gmail.com
All single-user restroom facilities in any public place are required to have signs changed and identified as gender neutral due to a new law passed in California this year. The Equal Restroom Access Act, which was passed March 1, states that all single-user restrooms must be gender inclusive. The state acknowledged people who do not identify as male or female by ensuring that restrooms in places of public accommodation should have signs stating “Restroom” or “Gender-Neutral,” according to the Equal Restroom Access Act. Cosumnes River College has 22 single-user bathrooms around the main campus, but only five of them are accessible to students, said Anthropology Professor Anastasia Panagakos. “We’ve had students come to us and tell us they’ve been harassed in bathrooms,” Panagakos said. “People didn’t think that they belonged in there because they didn’t think that their gender identity matched the bathroom,”she said. The Academic Senate aims to make two single-us-
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Restroom signs in the Southeast Office Complex have been changed to meet the Equal Restroom Access Act.
er bathrooms in the Learning Resource Center accessible to students, as they are currently for staff only. “We’re trying to work something out to see if we can get those bathrooms redesignated so that anyone can use them,” Panagakos said. “What really needs to happen is there needs to be more single-user bathrooms in the central part of campus that people can use.” History Professor and Faculty Union President Jason Newman said that there are challenges in getting new
facilties requests accepted. “I’ve noticed, as the Faculty Union president, that management in the past two years has become less responsive to facilities requests by faculty because of the challenges of constant construction on campus,” said Newman. Jesse Cortez, a 20-year-old psychology major, expressed his support in favor of having gender-neutral restrooms on campus. “I feel like there is no need to discriminate when it comes about gender-neutral restrooms,” Cortez said. “Ev-
erybody is entitled to use the facility which they feel most comfortable in.” Construction for new buildings on campus, such as the Winn Center, take years of planning, which is why it is difficult to make any new changes to buildings, Panagakos said. Other Los Rios campuses, such as Sacramento City College, have also been advocating for new buildings to have public single-user bathrooms. The new law states that during inspection, a health officer or inspector is subject to examine for compliance. “It’s not just about people who don’t strictly identify as male or female, we also have situations where students are on campus with their children and they may not feel comfortable sending them,” said Panagakos. Other students, such as 22-year-old liberal arts major Emily Thompson, expressed the need to have the signs changed. “I think that if changing the signs provides more clarity and comfort to whomever uses those restrooms, then I don’t see a problem with it and it helps our campus take another step toward equality and inclusiveness,” said Thompson.
Students support free college, share doubts By Louie Rios Special to The Connection Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new bill into effect on Oct. 13 that eliminates the cost of attending the first year of community college for first-time students. Assembly Bill 19 will offer free tuition to new students regardless of their income, as long as they are California residents and attend college fulltime. The program, which will take effect next year, is estimated to cost about $31.1 million annually, and will only cover the cost of tuition. In a dozen interviews at Cosumnes River College, most students reacted positively, but some acknowledged various concerns while others said
they had little to no prior information about it. “Well, I think it’s a good thing because it helps support the first-year college students get their bearing,” said Eric Poon, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering major. “Not a lot of people can do the first year and get the support from their parents.” Financial issues were a major concern among the students that were interviewed. Danielle Baza, an 18-yearold undeclared major, agreed that it helped alleviate some of those pressures from students. “A lot of my friends, they’re paying with financial aid and so that would really help if they didn’t even have to worry about applications for FAFSA,” said Baza. “And some of them, they need the fi-
nancial aid, but they still don’t qualify for FAFSA.” Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a federal financial aid program that helps students pay for college. Although FAFSA can apply to many students, some students may fail to meet all of the requirements. But not every student agreed that the bill was a good thing, with some expressing concerns and issues that they had with the bill. Miranda Lu, a 20-yearold chemistry major, said she didn’t think it was a great idea and that some people wouldn’t take the opportunity seriously. “Because if a person really wants to learn, it should be their obligation to pay for an education,” said Lu.
“Especially at a community college, you can just see people drop their classes just to get financial aid instead of actually coming to study,” she said. Some, although agreeing that this bill was a good thing, expressed concern about where the money that would fund the bill will come from. Jesse Domingo, a 32-yearold science major, said he was unsure of where the funding will be pulled from. “That’s one of the main concerns, where’s the money going to come from,” said Domingo. “Is it going to come from the state budget or will it be privately funded?” Still, many said it was a good step in the right direction and that expansion should be an option.
DATE CRC COMPOSERS ENSEMBLE - NEW WORKS SACRAMENTO The Music Department presents a concert featuring new compositions from members of the Composers Ensemble. The concert will be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $10 for adults.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK: NATIVE NIGHT This event features open mic poetry, comedy and live music by nationally recognized artists. Check the CRC website for more events. The event will be held in the Quad on Nov. 17 from 6 - 9 p.m.
CRC THEATRE: CHICAGO A collaboration between the Music, Dance and Theatre Arts departments, the production is a campus take on the well-known musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago, featuring satire and corruption. Running from Nov. 17 - Dec. 30, tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $15 for adults.
FALL ETHICS SYMPOSIUM Delve into the ethics of stating your opinions, then explore your thoughts while connecting with peers and professors at the 12th annual event. The two-day event will be held on Nov. 20 in the Union Redwood Room at Sacramento State and Nov. 21 in the Recital Hall at CRC. Registration is free. Register at http://www. theihs.org/campus-events/ weekend-seminars/csu/.
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Collaboration between business and culinary departments will pair trade skills with business By Naomi Nater nnater.connect@gmail.com The culinary arts and business programs have come together to help students in their entrepreneurial journey at Cosumnes River College. Business Professor Man Phan and Culinary Arts Professor Michael Frigm have joined forces in their respective programs to help students reach their full potential in a partnership that could transform their skills and help them make a living based on the trained skills they have learned at CRC. “When Dr. Bush assumed his post two years ago, I had the opportunity to talk to him,” said Phan. “Subsequent to that talk, we had envisioned the integration of entrepreneurship into various disciplines that we offer here at CRC.” The collaboration is designed to help students pair
their passion in the arts with the knowledge of entrepreneurship and business. “The culinary arts professor and I had pieced together a curriculum that would allow students, particularly culinary arts students, the help they would need if they wished to run a food truck, own a business or do some catering services,” said Phan. “They ought to take some business courses, particularly in entrepreneurship, so they can develop a business plan for their restaurant or their catering services or their food truck.” Frigm, a fairly new culinary arts professor, talked to President Edward Bush and Phan to discuss the collaboration. “I met with Dr. Phan, the business department chair, and we came up with this specific culinary arts program called ‘Restaurant Food Service Management Entrepreneurship’,” said Frigm. “So
we came up with this degree that would not only serve students when they get into food trucks, but in varying levels of restaurant and food service.” Phan, Frigm and Bush all saw the need for a collaboration between these two programs due to a lack of entrepreneurship in culinary arts classes. “Traditionally, entrepreneurship exists just within the aspect of business departments or business majors,” said Bush. “But really when you think of entrepreneurship and if you think of small businesses, you have small businesses that have developed from a variety of different areas based on the interest of the business owners,” he said. The collaboration will focus, for now, on the culinary arts department and will hopefully branch out to other art programs and departments.
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sets of online students in the state of California: those who have matriculated into colleges that are part of the OEI Exchage and those who suffer in silence.” – Gregory Beyrer
Distance Education Coordinator
“It is our hope to collaborate with other departments,” said Phan. “I wanted to start with this, and this semester, what we need to do is to push the curriculum that we have developed through the curriculum committee and if approved, we may begin offering classes in Fall 2018. If this proves to be successful, I’m
going to knock on the doors of other departments on campus and I’m hoping that other departments see our eagerness.” The whole idea backing this collaboration was to help students take their passion and turn it into something they could make money with. Frigm would take care of honing the students’ passion and skills while Phan would help students with managing a business effectively and efficiently. “Where are you going to get your money to start a catering business? When are you thinking of breaking even? When you do catering business or restaurant, who are you going to tailor towards?” said Phan. “We would offer the students those particular skills in business so that they can think like an entrepreneur, so that way they can think like a businessman or businesswoman,” he said.
Academic Senate approves online course exchange By Artemus Steele asteele.connect@gmail.com The Online Education Initiative was reviewed at an Academic Senate Meeting on Oct. 13 with plans to move forward in adopting the OEI Exchange. OEI is a collaborative effort among California Community Colleges to increase student access to and success in online courses. Colleges can participate in the OEI by taking advantage of OEI resources, Canvas as a course management system and the Course Exchange aspect of the initiative (the ability to register in online courses from other participating colleges). “There will be two sets of online students in the state of California: those who have matriculated into colleges that are part of the OEI Exchange, and those who suffer in ignorance,” said Distance Education Coordinator Gregory Beyrer.
Cosumnes River College has recently made the transition from Desire2Learn to Canvas as the designated course-hosting software in order to more easily make the transition into the OEI Course Exchange, which is the next item on advocates’ agendas. Beyrer proposed OEI resolutions to an Academic Senate Meeting held on Oct. 13, asking that the Academic Senate “assert its intent that the college participate in the Course Exchange as soon as possible” and that the academic senate president “work with the college president to jointly appoint a task force to prepare the college for participation
in the Course Exchange,” according to an Academic Senate document. Through a discussion about the proposed resolutions, some faculty expressed their concerns with the Course Exchange and exposed some of the challenges that online classes present. Chair of the Academic Integrity Committee David Weinshilboum said that compared to in-person classes, some studies and statistics have shown that online courses may actually be detrimental to a student’s learning and academic success. “Online success rates are about 10 percent lower across
“There will be two sets of online students in the
state of California: those who have matriculated into colleges that are part of the OEI Exchage and those who suffer in silence.” – Gregory Beyrer
Distance Education Coordinator
CCCs, and that runs true at CRC, so I think that’s something we should consider with our goal of student success,” Weinshilboum said, referencing data provided by the Public Policy Institute of California. According to a handout that included additional statistics and research, increased distance education could be a disadvantage for women, minorities and first-time freshmen. Beyrer said that one of the requirements of the OEI Course Exchange is that, as soon as possible, students are presented with a thorough self-assessment that questions characteristics such as their time management skills in order to evaluate their ability to succeed in an online course. He added that for those students with learning styles compatible with online courses, they are succeeding at a higher rate because the courses are well designed, well supported and well prepared.
Sociology Professor Paul Zisk said that while the online classes can be beneficial in some instances, there are still problems that might arise. “If the course is unavailable at CRC for whatever reason, then the student takes the course’s online component, of course that would enhance the probability of completing their program in an accelerated and timely manner,” Zisk said. “However, if the course is available at CRC, and then they take the course through OEI, then it does not enhance their probability.” Beyrer explained that there are many different reasons that students choose to take online courses as opposed to their in-person counterparts, including work obligations and caring for children. “We trust that the students who are matriculated (enrolled) at the home college will turn to the exchange courses as a normal part of their selection,” Beyrer said.
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The theater department’s bi-annual musical will ‘Razzle Dazzle’ audiences this semester. By Jannah Khalil jkhalil.connect@gmail.com The hit musical “Chicago” is coming to Cosumnes River College thanks to the collaboration of the music, dance and theater departments. The departments are currently collaborating to put on the musical to show in late November. The performance is set to be a real treat for the campus, as a musical is produced only once every two years. “Theater is the art of collaboration and there is nothing more collaborative than the musical,” said Theater Professor Cheri Fortin, who is directing the production. What makes musicals special is that there are a lot more
people involved, as it’s a collaboration between the actors and the vocal director, the choreographer, the music director and the musicians, said Fortin. “The team i s
a director, I have to coordinate and collaborate with,” Fortin said. The cast is also significantly greater than usual, as this production’s cast of 20 is larger than the typical cast of 4-8 perform ers in a
well, as they are both resource intensive and expensive, said Fortin. Music Professor Omari Tau, who is working with the cast as their vocal direct o r , said that this production is
classroom; instead, they get to put them to work,” Tau said. “They get to put them in front of an audience, which is one of the main goals that we have in the performing arts.”
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Students practice performing “Razzle Dazzle” from the upcoming production of the musical “Chicago” opening Nov. 17.
much wider and much more comprehensive, and there’s so many more elements that, as
play, said Fortin. However, the large scale of musicals makes them rare as
a great experience for the students involved. “They’re not just learning things in a
The production’s choreographer, Dance Professor Joan Tierney, commended the
cast that they have and the skill they bring to the stage. “It’s a challenge, but we have a talented group of kids,” Tierney said. Audiences can “plan to be entertained,” said Tierney. “I don’t think anyone will be bored,” Tierney said. Fortin also said that audiences can expect a show that is fun, vibrant, lively and sexy with intensive dance numbers and beautiful singing. “‘Chicago’ is a straight up, Broadway, big-spectacle musical, and I think that’s what they can expect,” Fortin said. The musical will open on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and will run until Dec. 9.
Local anthropology society showcased at expo By Kainoa Nunez knunez.connect@gmail.com The annual Anthropology Expo was hosted by Cosumnes River College this year and featured different venues from Sacramento that presented many aspects of the world of anthropology. Anthropology professors Shannon Mills, Amanda Paskey and Anastasia Panagakos were in charge of this event which encouraged students to appreciate and become more aware of why we, as a society, need anthropology. “It’s one of those disciplines that students and people should learn more about because it teaches us not only how to engage with
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Students gather at The Sacramento History Museum’s table to learn about Sacramento’s past at the Anthropology Expo on Oct. 27.
human beings, but to appreciate how we can learn from different cultures,” Pasky said. Students displayed presentations and informational tables that were hosted by
local colleges, universities, anthropology clubs, museums and businesses. The CRC Hmong Language Department and the Sacramento History Museum were new this year, and
students were enjoying the history that both had to offer. “I definitely enjoyed both booths, but the Sacramento History Museum, they were very informative for us to have a better knowledge about our city, and to how it became the city that we have today,” said Lazaro Perez, 24, a business major. The expo had a special guest speaker as they had invited renowned American-Canadian linguist, Dr. K. David Harrison, for the first-time ever to speak to students about preserving languages. Harrison is an associate provost and professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, and is the
director of research at the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages. He has worked on the documentation and revitalization of endangered languages in India, Russia, Micronesia and elsewhere. The topic of Harrison’s speech was “Endangered Languages” and it was about how more than 7,000 of the world’s languages are in drastic decline, and many will vanish before they can be recorded or documented. “In order to save and preserve these languages we must get this message out and spread the word,” Harrison said. “Language and diversity is valuable and should be appreciated and preserved.”
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ mixes comedy and superhero action in a successful addition to the franchise By John Cabales jcabales.connect@gmail.com
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“Thor: Ragnarok” came out Friday and lived up to the hype by being the best movie in the Thor series so far. In the first two films, we knew Thor would just swing his hammer and somehow come out on top in this one however, it’s unsure how he will even survive. Transitioning away from the more serious films we are used to seeing, this movie is a lot brighter and characters are much more comical compared to how the previous movies. The film brings back some fan-favorite characters such as Loki and the Hulk and even features an appearnance from Dr. Strange. Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, starts off the movie by making light of the fact that he’s captured, making jokes and letting it be known that he will escape. Even our favorite ragefilled green friend, Hulk, was given some funny dialogue with Thor. Thor finds Hulk on a junk planet called Sakaar where
Thor is captured and forced to fight for his freedom by the Grandmaster played by Jeff Goldblum. The Grandmaster is an interestingly strange character who runs the planet and tells Thor he must fight his champion which just so happens to be Hulk. In this movie, Hulk is more like a little kid who just wants to be liked and throws a few temper tantrums here and there but, with it being the Hulk, that means massive damage. The bond between Hulk and Thor is like two muscle-head friends who are competing to be the strongest and want to show each other up. Their friendship definitely becomes stronger compared to what it was in “The Avengers.” The movie would’ve been good even if there weren’t any action scenes, but of course, there has to be the battles full of CGI which are always enjoyable. The fight scene between Thor and Hulk was very entertaining and funny, especially with the expression on
Loki’s face when he saw Hulk. Cate Blanchett does a good job of playing the main villain, the Goddess of Death, Hela, but is overshadowed by another leading lady, Valkyrie played by Tessa Thompson. We know what we’re going to get from Hela as soon as she makes her appearance on screen but there’s the intrigue of who Valkyrie is and what role she is going to play in the movie. Although the bulk of the movie is funny and witty, there is an emotional aspect as characters get slaughtered and we lose a major character in the Thor series. Fans are also given a little treat as we finally get to see Idris Elba’s character Heimdall fight, answering the long-time question of whether Heimdall was a warrior or just a gatekeeper. The movie was amazing from beginning to end and the unique take definitely paid off. You’ll laugh, feel sad and be shocked during the movie and there’s always the joy of seeing what role Stan Lee is going to play.
#StreamingNow: Animated Edition
While animation is usually seen just as children’s cartoons, there are plenty of animated masterpieces that can be enjoyed by all ages. Check out these hidden gems that show animation’s variety! Compiled by Artemus Steele
“5 Centimeters Per Second” This beautifully drawn piece tells a story of love, and uses its strong sense of imagery to carry the film’s narrative. It’s a beautifully heartbreaking slice of life romance film that details the story of how true love isn’t always what is meant to be. Crunchyroll.
“Treasure Planet” This highly underrated Disney masterwork utilized three different forms of animation to bring you an experience like no other. This film is great for the whole family and while it is for children, it’s a story that will make anyone smile at the end. Amazon.
“Ponyo” From the mind behind “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “My Neighbor Totoro” comes an adorable little girl from the sea, who changes a young boy’s view on the world. This is a beautiful film that is fun for all ages and really captures your imagination. Amazon.
“Akira” One of the films that brought Japanese animation to the mainstream, this masterpiece of animation has yet to truly be replicated or bested. Its influence has been shown in hundreds of other animated pieces over the years and has even made its way into big name Hollywood films. Hulu.
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Art gallery showcases expressive bronze sculptures By Victoria Blanco vblanco.connect@gmail.com
Expressions in Bronze, an original art exhibition displaying beautiful bronze sculptures and artwork by three unique artists, opened on Oct. 28 in the Art Gallery at Cosumnes River College. The art exhibition presented a variety of shapes, figures and styles conveyed into bronze sculptures. The exhibition’s curator and director of the gallery, Art Professor
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Jack Shaw’s sculpture “Father & Child” on display at the gallery.
Yoshio Taylor, said he contacted the owner of Frostad Atelier Foundry, Ronnie Frostad, to ask if she would like to contribute to an exhibition of bronze sculptures. Frostad accepted and recommended two other additional bronze sculptors, Jack Shaw and Ed LaBranch. “It’s a really special opportunity for students to be really exposed to that type of work where they don’t really have to go to a San Francisco museum or even The Crocker, ” Taylor said. Frostad opened her foundry for business in 1998 and then moved to a much larger facility in Sacramento five years later. Frostad devotes time and attention individually to a client’s needs in order to produce a bronze sculpture they envisioned, according to the art exhibition’s booklet. Essie Bauldry, 26, a pre-nursing major, was working at the gallery during the show’s first week. “It is very interesting to look at,” Bauldry said. “You can definitely tell that they are trying to express their emo-
tions.” Shaw said that he would like students to go in deep exploration into his pieces as they can represent several things such as choices and relativeness. Shaw said that he hopes students will “find something in one of my pieces that would resonate with them and inspire further exploration.” “Father and Child” and “Untitled” are pieces that are a part of Shaw’s work inside the gallery that belongs to his “Time Waves” series. Shaw said that both pieces have a wave pattern style that he incorporated as his series represents a passage of time that can correlate to nanoseconds or eons. LaBranch has partnered with Frostad’s foundry to work with the talented artisans to create stunning and captivating bronze sculptures, according to the exhibition’s booklet. Dean of Communication, Visual and Performing Arts Colette Harris-Matthews attended the opening reception of the exhibition on Oct. 28. “What we try to do in the
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“Untitled: Time Wave Series” by Jack Shaw, featured at the Expressions in Bronze gallery, represents time passage through it’s wave patterns.
art gallery is bring a broad base of art exhibits so that students are fully exposed to the diversity of art that’s available,” Harris-Matthews said. “They really express the artist’s intent of bronze and the diversity of what you can do with bronze.” Taylor encourages students, staff and people on campus to stop by the art gallery and take a look at the organic bronze sculptures.
“I always tell students to just go in there, first of all to actually step into the gallery, and don’t expect anything, just have an open mind, even if you’re not an art major,” Taylor said. “If they go in there and enjoy each piece, spend a minimum of 10 seconds, and see if you feel any kind of connection with the work.” The exhibition is open until Nov. 30 from Mon-Thurs between 11 a.m till 5 p.m.
‘Cuphead’ is bursting with retro nostalgia By Artemus Steele asteele.connect@gmail.com Two brothers are out gambling at a casino where they find themselves on a winning streak, until they make a bet with the devil himself and lose their souls. Now belonging to the devil, they must go through several trials in order to get their souls back. This is the story of “Cuphead.” “Cuphead” is a side-scrolling, bullet-hell game with a cartoon look of the 1930s. The game itself practically oozes charm and love as you can see just how much care the developers, or devs, put into creating the game’s overall look and feel. “Cuphead” gives you both a burst of nostalgia and a taste of newer gameplay me-
chanics that really show how creative the devs were during the creation process. The game starts off very strong, showing the ins and outs of the controls and then showing you the hub world where you select what part of the game you want to play. One of the best things about the game is that you don’t have to start it in just one place; you can start from one of nine different levels, each with their own unique layout. To some degree, the game plays like many other sidescrolling games: you move to the right, shoot the bad guys, collect the coins and run to the end. However, “Cuphead” requires precise timing and accuracy with jumping and shooting and parrying
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to make it to the end in one piece. Luckily, each run & gun level has a set of coins that you can use to get items to help you in the game. Run & gun levels are the traditionally styled levels where you move from left to right jumping over obstacles and and shooting enemies until you make
it to the end. As for the boss fights in this game, they aren’t exactly a walk in the park. The devs really make sure you stay on your toes during each boss encounter. No two bosses are the same; each of them have their own specific signals as to when they are going
to do a specific type of attack; they try to keep you guessing as much as possible. What makes these battles so intense is that through each set of phases for each boss, the player never sees a health bar during the fight. They only see a progression bar after you lose or you just beat the boss. There’s never a real way to know for sure when the fight is going to end. You have to use your head and keep on fighting until the boss finally falls. While “Cuphead” isn’t completely original at its core, its look most definitely is and that’s where it shines. The devs put in insane amounts of hours to create this level of animation done by hand and using hun-
dreds of frames for even the most basic of movements. A perfect example would be the flower boss from the Floral Fury level which has hundreds of frames for just his back and forth hand movements and basic attacks. The game’s visual aesthetic is gorgeous; it’s not likely you’ll find another game with as much love and care put into it. I cannot stress enough just how amazing the art direction for this game truly is. The game is great and fun for the whole family: it’s filled with quirky characters and bosses and fun worlds that make you feel like a kid again. For only $20 dollars, “Cuphead” is a must-buy if you love platforming video games done right.
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>>Opinion EDITORIAL
Lawmakers should shift affordability efforts to four-year colleges It seems like whenever you hear about a law or bill being passed that has to do with education, it’s focused towards community colleges. When lawmakers make efforts to increase the incentive for people to enroll and stay in college, their pursuits are almost always aimed at the community college level. Assembly Bill 19, a measure proposed by California Assemblyman Miguel Santiago that waives all fees for first-time community college students, underwent final approval in October. The measure aims to encourage high school students to continue on to community college and Santiago believes the full-time requirement of the bill will help to keep those students in school. Although it faced problems from California Gov. Jerry Brown’s finance department, such as the cost to the state and concern that it will fail to target those students with the most financial need, it was signed into effect on Oct. 13. While the bill does make community college more financially accessible to first-time students and it was created with good intentions, it doesn’t do enough because it is aimed at the wrong level of education. Most students going into community colleges already have most, if not all, of their enrollment fees waived by the Board of Governors Fee Waiver. This is just one of the various resources available to students at the community college level, which make them some of the most affordable forms of post-secondary education available. Then take a look at four-year universities. The costs rise steeply, with the average annual cost of a public four-year university being around $9,000 for in-state students and more than $20,000 for those out of state, while private universities can cost more than $30,000 in tuition and fees, according to CollegeBoard. And those are just the cheap ones. Some financial aid, such as federal Pell Grants, Cal grants and Middle Class Scholarships, are available to students at the university level, but even when some student fees are covered, living, transportation and textbook costs usually aren’t. If a student wants to pursue higher education, they have to plan on taking on debt. Even students covered by financial aid still take on an average of more than $20,000 in debt, according to The Institute for College Access and Success. Yes, there are scholarships and awards available to some students, but making the first year of a four-year free for first-time students, even at the public level, is universally unheard of. California lawmakers proposed the most generous college aid plan in the nation in March, one covering not just tuition, but also living expenses that often lead to spiraling student debt. It would supplement California’s existing aid programs, still giving students access to existing federal and state financial aid. The goal was to eradicate the need for student loans for nearly 400,000 students in the Cal State and University of California programs. It would also boost grants to community college students and make the first year of college tuition free. Sound too good to be true? It was. Because a proposal as all-encompassing as this has a large price tag and because affordable education isn’t necessarily lawmakers’ top priority, the plan was chipped away until we were left with a tuition-free first year of community college. Until lawmakers realize that access to higher education should be among their top priorities and that efforts to make education more affordable would be more effective at the four-year level, we, as students, will continue to take on debt or eliminate college altogether based on the price tag.
HAWK TALK How should veterans be honored in our country? Compiled by Artemus Steele Photos by Elizabeth Rodriguez
Danny Loof 20, geography
Gigi Coronado 18, civil engineering
“First off, there should be no such thing as homeless veterans. They should get free healthcare, free college discounts and respect wherever they go. “
“I feel that veterans should be honored with more resources for them and just more awareness that there’s stuff like PTSD that they have to deal with.”
Kathrine Mendoza 18, psychology
“I feel like [veterans] need to receive more respect from all communities. They need more safe zones and more privacy.”
Anthony Toistado 19, biology
“I think they should be thanked because of the simple fact that it’s because of them that we are at the point we are at today.”
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‘Me Too’ is a one step in a long journey
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By Naomi Nater nnater.connect@gmail.com Following the allegations of sexual assault and harassment from Harvey Weinstein, the hashtag “Me Too” has since taken off on social media. The hashtag was created to bring light upon the fact that many people are victims of sexual assault and harassment, but with so many things going on in the world and so much of our attention fixating on the “next big thing,” I can’t help but wonder if this is just a trend going around or if it will be something meaningful that changes our society. I’ve been a victim of sexual harass-
ment, not to the extreme that some women have gone through, but enough where it made me uncomfortable and start to question myself, as if I was the one who did something wrong. Unfortunately, I believe most women have gone through this and if they haven’t yet, they more than likely will later on. It’s starting to become some sick kind of “rite of passage” where men nowadays just feel entitled to our bodies as if we owe them something. I suppose it’s always been that way. Harvey Weinstein even said in his apology letter that he “came of age in the ‘60s and ‘70s, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were differ-
ent.” That was literally the first line of his apology letter. Sexual assault and sexual harassment are completely inappropriate no matter what generation we grew up in. This was by far one of the worst excuses to have used, it’s as if he’s completely disregarding his bad behaviors and claiming that they were acceptable before. This, this right here is why we need women to speak up. This is why we need the #MeToo to be more than just some fleeting trend that people pay attention too for just a moment but forget about it altogether later on. Women need to not be afraid of the repercussions of speaking out about their experiences and to get justice for what
has happened to them. With women and men speaking up, we as a society need to actually listen. We have social media as a platform and we are using it to our advantage. Creating the tag #MeToo during the Weinstein allegations was probably one of the best ideas the internet has come up with. It’s creating unity between victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment and sends a message that they are not alone. Sexual assault and harassment is horrible, it’s unwanted and men, and even some women, need to get this through their head that they can’t treat people like this.
Crime should be dealt with, not excused By Jasmine Jernigan jjernigan.connect@gmail.com On the evening of July 1, 2015, 32-year-old Kate Steinle was walking on Pier 14 with her father in San Francisco. She was shot and killed by undocumented immigrant Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, who claimed he was walking and found a gun wrapped in a T-shirt. Zarate said the gun accidentally went off, killing Steinle, according to the Washington Post. With this murder case, questions are brought up about immigration reform and regulating the laws dealing with undocumented criminals here in the United States. While not all immigrants are criminals and are least likely to commit serious crimes, there are a large number of undocumented immigrants who do commit crimes. Since the presidential election, there has been debate over immigration reform. President Donald Trump has
been pushing the issue of more immigration restrictions and regulations, especially undocumented criminals. There should be better immigration laws, but we cannot have better immigration laws unless we change the criminal justice system and how it deals with undocumented immigrants when it comes to prosecutions and deportation. It seems
removed, 58 percent - or 138,669 - had previous criminal histories, and 2,057 of the people removed in 2016 were suspected or confirmed gang members, according to the ICE website. That means over half of undocumented immigrants who are here illegally have a criminal history. Whether the crime was violent or nonviolent, it is not fair to the immigrants who are here
“Whether the crime was violent or nonviolent, it is not fair to the immigrants who are here legally and abide by the laws of the land.” that there is some sort of disconnect when it comes to the deportation process. Somehow, these criminals are making their way back into the U.S. which is not good; this is a matter of public safety. In 2016, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed 240,255 undocumented immigrants. Of the people
legally and abide by the laws of the land. Once someone is removed, they should be prosecuted for that crime in their homeland. If Zarate had been convicted for his crimes in Mexico, for illegally crossing the border and committing crimes in the U.S., he may not have had the chance to find that gun under the
bench that day, and Steinle may still be alive. If there had been a stricter sentence, Zarate would have been in prison. But then again, we don’t have any jurisdiction in Mexico. On the U.S. side, there should be more jail time added for crossing the borders illegally and committing crimes. This sounds more logical to me, instead of being repeatedly prosecuted, sent back to their homeland, where they face no consequences, and make their way back into the U.S. So I could see why the Trump administration wants to strengthen our borders and overhaul our immigration system. The truth is in the numbers when it comes to undocumented immigrants and crime. Fifty-eight percent is a large enough number for me to agree with the president on immigration reform. This is not just an isolated incident. There are too many to list in one story, but the number of people victimized by undocumented immigrants warrants some change in the system.
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>>Sports Big 8 Conference Standings Conference VOLLEYBALL
Overall
Sierra San Joaquin Delta Folsom Lake Santa Rosa American River Sacramento City Modesto Diablo Valley Cosumnes River
W
L
PCT
W
L
PCT
12 12
1 1
0.923 0.923
20 19
3 3
0.870 0.864
11 8 7 4 3 2 1
2 5 7 9 10 12 13
0.846 0.615 0.500 0.308 0.231 0.143 0.071
20 15 12 7 7 7 8
3 8 13 19 15 15 15
0.870 0.652 0.480 0.269 0.318 0.318 0.348
MEN'S SOCCER W L
T
Folsom Lake Cosumnes River Santa Rosa San Joaquin Delta
7 5 3 2
1 2 3 3
1 0.833 2 0.667 3 0.500 4 0.444
American River Modesto
2 2
5 2 7 0
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Hawks freshman outside hitter Rebakkah McLaughlin (far left) and sophomore middle Meg Maddalena (center) block against a hit by the Beavers in a close match on Nov. 3.
Volleyball comes down to the wire in 3-2 loss to ARC By Kainoa Nunez knunez.connect@gmail.com The women’s volleyball team hosted the American River College Beavers in another rivalry matchup, and this was literally a battle to the end. The Hawks went through five sets, but still fell 3-2. With two games left in this season, and with a 8-15 record and a 12-game losing streak, the Hawks still fought and challenged the Beavers to go through five sets and see who came out on top. “We were focused on mixing things up going to different spots, and for the most part we did that really well tonight, and that’s what made a big difference in tonight’s game,” Hawks Assistant Coach Brandon Merritt said. In the first game set, Hawks Head Coach Kari Post had a different lineup; she started defensive specialist Esmeralda Hernandez, outside hitter Rebakkah McLaughlin and middle blocker Destanie Elliott. Post kept rotating everyone, and it worked for the results tying the game at 22-22. But, ARC took set one 25-23. As the second set began, the aggression and versatility were with the Hawks as they took a 12-6 lead, forcing ARC to take three timeouts. An intense battle led the Hawks to cruise over the Beavers in a 25-23 win to tie up the sets. In the third set, the Hawks were in control and being patient being ready to take their shot. The Hawks defended well, and more communication and different lineups progressed the Hawks to take set three 25-23, taking a 2-1 lead in the game.
With a 2-1 lead, the Hawks tried to close this game, prompted by the encouragement and high energy that defensive specialist Carlee Barmby brought to her teammates. “We try really hard, I always like to stay as positive as possible because there has to be an excitement to volleyball, and if you’re not having fun, then what’s the point?” Barmby said. As the fourth set began, the Hawks had another chance to close this series, and energy was with them. ARC attacked first with a 5-1 lead in the first three minutes, and they beat the Hawks 25-19 to tie the game going into the final set. “Our ability to finish up to 25 points each time that I was proud of, and we haven’t taken the setoff to ARC in six years, and going into five sets is a really big deal,” defensive specialist Maya Young said. The final set of the game was to 15 points. The Hawks were focused and determined to take the final set, and with that they took a 5-0 lead. In Young’s words, “We played Yahtzee,” which meant that Post had a tally chart telling the players when to rotate. As the set went on, it was tied at 9-9. The Hawks stayed strong to the very end, but fell short in a hard loss to the Beavers with the final score 15-12. With two games left, Post said the expectations for the Hawks are high. “It gets us more excited because we’re doing things that we needed to do, and we’re executing in the next two matches,” Post said. “We can beat these teams, especially if we play like this.”
PCT
W L 13 8 7 10
T
PCT
3 4 0.750 7 5 0.525 7 4 0.500 6 5 0.595
0.333 0.222
6 7 7 0.475 4 12 3 0.289
W L T
PCT
W L T
PCT
11 1 9 4 7 3 7 2 7 4 6 6
3 2 5 4 4 3
0.833 0.667 0.633 0.692 0.600 0.500
16 12 11 10 11 10
3 2 6 4 4 4
0.875 0.684 0.667 0.667 0.684 0.600
4 9 2 2 10 2 0 14 1
0.333 0.214 0.033
8 10 3 4 13 2 2 16 2
0.452 0.263 0.150
WOMEN'S SOCCER Folsom Lake American River Sierra Santa Rosa Diablo Valley San Joaquin Delta Modesto Cosumnes River Sacramento City
1 5 4 4 4 6
Basketball Home Schedule Women’s
November 14
vs Chabot
November 5 p.m.
January 4 9 13 16 19 26
vs FLC vs Sac City vs Modesto vs Sierra vs ARC vs Diablo
5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
February 2 9
Men’s
vs San Joaquin 7:30 p.m. vs Santa Rosa 7:30 p.m.
30 vs Siskiyous
December 1
vs Chabot vs Napa Valley
January
4 vs FLC 9 vs Sac City 13 vs Modesto 16 vs Sierra 19 vs ARC 26 vs Diablo
6 p.m. TBA TBA 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
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Fantasy is a fun novelty, reality is the big picture By Jared Lee jalee.connect@gmail.com
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Freshman Jalen Campbell supports the Hawks in their blowout victory over Sacramento City on Nov. 3.
Women’s soccer demolishes losing streak in blowout win By Tyler Twist ttwist.connect@gmail.com Coming off five consecutive losses, the women’s soccer team had a great comeback, dominating the Sacramento City College Panthers on Nov. 3. The Hawks had complete control of the match, leading to a 6-0 victory. Within the first 15 minutes of the match, the Hawks were already showing complete control of the ball. Within the next five minutes, sophomore defense Brianna Heilman rocketed in the ball for the first goal of the home game, giving the Hawks a 1-0 lead. “I think we were just thinking, ‘It’s our last home game give it all we got,’” said Heilman. The Cosumnes River College Hawks would then continue keeping control of the ball, and then right at the end of a pass by Heilman, another outstanding goal was scored, leading to a 2-0 lead for CRC right at the end of the half. The Hawks started strong in the second half with a 2-0 lead. Another shot was almost scored immediately, along with passes by the Hawks. Just a couple minutes later though, sophomore forward Katrina Vina scored with, giving the Hawks a 3-0 lead.
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Freshman Jalen Campbell said that the team’s practice was pivotal to the win. “We were able to work on our passing skills and work together on plays,” said Campbell. The Panthers tried their best against the Hawks, but the Hawks maintained control. sophomore defense Yvonne Taylor made a great shot giving CRC a 4-0 lead. Then, only about 10 minutes later, freshman midfielder Analissa Lopez scored, giving CRC a 5-0 lead. Even though the game was a complete domination against Sac City, Heilman said the Hawks have a lot to work on. “Definitely communicating more, and we executed a lot of solid passes, so I think we will work on that a lot more,” Heilman said. The Hawks ended the game on an even stronger note, with sophomore defense Taylor Thomas showing control over the ball and scoring in the final minutes, leading to a final 6-0 score for the Hawks. Hawks Head Coach Cesar Plasencia said he wants to use this win as motivation for the Hawks in their next game. “We have a game at Sierra next Friday, and obviously try to win that game. Hopefully we can carry some of that momentum into that match,” said Plasencia.
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There’s a recurring theme on Sundays in my household. As my brother and I watch football, he routinely grunts and groans. His favorite line is, “And that guy’s on my bench this week.” Fantasy football is a common aspect in many fans’ enjoyment of the sport. In fact, fantasy football is seemingly more popular than football itself. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL’s most-viewed game this season was the week one New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys with more than 24 million viewers. In contrast, according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, fantasy football has upwards of 33 million players this year. This seems odd, doesn’t it? More people play fantasy football than people who actually tune in to watch the sport. Granted, the ratings don’t account for those who get their game information elsewhere (like social media or sports apps) or those who physically attend the games, but this doesn’t really account for the almost 10-million-person gap between viewers and fantasy players, especially when you realize that the gap continually widens throughout the season. So what’s the deal? Fantasy football is a game, but the source material is almost being neglected. Why can’t people be satisfied just watching the game? Fantasy football is a game, but it allows people an opportunity that they would never have: the opportunity to run their own team. Want to participate in your own draft? Fantasy has you covered. Ever wanted a
team with both Aaron Rodgers and A.J. Green? Fantasy is there for you again. Fantasy football provides people with the chance to make their dream team as close to a reality as they can. Fantasy football also has monetary benefits. According to the FSTA, fantasy football is now more than a $70 billion industry. According to DraftKings, a fantasy sports contest provider, the organization will pay out up to $10 million per week. Clearly, there is a purpose behind fantasy football. That being said though, the focus on fantasy is leaving real football in the dust. Obviously, the sport is not going to die out; fantasy football needs something to be based on, of course. However, when millions more are playing fantasy than there are people watching the actual games, there’s a bit of a problem. These athletes are real people, not just stats on a spreadsheet. This is their career, not just a fantasy game. When they get injured, it’s not just someone from your fantasy roster who is now unusable; that’s an actual person who just suffered a major injury that puts them out of work. It’s totally fine to play fantasy. It’s fun, and it provides you the opportunity to be part of the game you love, making your own team and deciding your own lineups. The main issue though is when we forget to show some appreciation for the people who fill our rosters. Let’s have fun with our fantasy leagues and make fun of the guy who left auto-pick on during the draft, but sit down and watch a game from time to time. Trust me, you’ll still enjoy yourself, even when your fantasy team stinks.
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Men’s soccer strives for playoff spot By Kainoa Nunez knunez.connect@gmail.com The men’s soccer team went against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs, and with two games left in the season, their run to get a playoff spot was on the line, but after 90 minutes they ended with a tie 1-1. In their previous matchup, the Hawks fell to the Mustangs 2-0 at San Joaquin Delta College, so the Hawks were prepared to face the Mustangs again. “They’re a good team, and I think that’s the best Delta team I’ve seen since Coach Josh Bradley has been over there, and he has done a nice job on creating a good culture and soccer team,” Hawks Head Coach Ron Preble said. The first 45 minutes remained a scoreless game, but the Hawks were putting on the pressure and controlling the tempo of the ball. Hawks goalkeeper Robert Sams did a tremendous job on defense. There were opportunities that the Mustangs could’ve scored, but Sams pre-
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Freshman midfielder Ivan Gutierrez blocks Delta from a potential scoring drive in the first half of the game on Nov. 3. The Hawks defense prevents the Mustangs from scoring a goal, resulting in a 0-0 first half.
vented them. It was a back-and-forth battle, and by halftime it was a tie game 0-0. The result from the first half was good defense and offense for the Hawks that kept the Mustangs from scoring. There were also opportunities for the Hawks to score,
but goalkeeper Dylan Bosnich from San Joaquin prevented the Hawks from scoring as well. “I’m proud of my teammates that they worked hard to the last minute, and we were hungry and went for the win, but we played well overall,” Sams said.
As the second half began, both teams came colliding with each other and tried to score first, and within five minutes, the Mustangs scored. That fueled the Hawks to tie the game, and three minutes later, forward Ivan Gutierrez created his own drive, beating four Mustang defend-
ers and passing the goalie to tie the game at 1-1. Ivan Gutierrez said he felt really proud of his teammates and the encouragement that he was receiving. Gutierrez also said that the team needed the goal to get back into the game. With 30 minutes left, the Hawks and Mustangs were both on the verge to take the lead and win the game. The Hawks were outshooting the Mustangs, yet could not score. The Hawks were passing, sharing and communicating very well, but the clock was still going, and the Mustangs were making clumsy mistakes that the Hawks would take advantage of. The Hawks are now 7-7-5, and still have the opportunity to get a playoff spot if they win these last two games. “We fought back, and answered their goal, but even though being a little halfstepped off of the game, and I felt that we fought,” Preble said. “We needed to be a little calm in moments that requires skill and concentration.”