viewpoints An Associated Collegiate Press two-time national Pacemaker award-winning newspaper, serving as the voice of the students since 1922.
R
I
V
E
R
S
I
D
E
C
I
Live Nation boosts business
T
Y
C O
L
L
E
G
E
Auto Club lets out the clutch Page 6
Page 2
Page 4
Chili Cook-Off turns up the heat Vol. XCIII, No. 14
Page 12
Long road to Hawaii
Viewpointsonline.org
May 29, 2014
Health Services pitches fee increase JOSA LAMONT NEWS EDITOR T he St ude nt Healt h a nd Psychological Services director is making a push to increase student health fees by $1. The change would take up to a year to implement, as it is still in initial phases according to Ed Bush, vice president of student services. The state allots a maximum amount Health Services can charge, which increases periodically to keep up with inflation. The proposed fee increase would bring the health services fee back up to the maximum amount the state allows, according to Bush. I f i mple me nt e d , t he fe e increase would be incorporated into student enrollment fees no
sooner than October, which would then go up from $38.50 to $39.50 in fall and spring semesters. The fees would increase from $22.50 to $23.50 for the summer and winter semesters. Under the previous administration when the district colleges were consolidated, Healt h a nd Psycholog ical Services managed to build up a budget sur plus, according to Deborah Croan, the current department director. When the colleges divided into separate administrations, the surplus was divided among the colleges. “When I see a budget plus, money left over that represents benef its that st udents aren’t getting,” Croan said. See FEES page 4
McLean is a beacon to the lighting class VALERIE OSIER FEATURES EDITOR
LUIS SOLIS / PHOTO EDITOR
SECOND CANDIDATE: Tod Burnett was the second chancellor candidate to address questions from faculty and students May 20 as part of a three part series of forums district wide. Burnett was composed, amiable and very broad in his answers to questions from the audience. The third forum with Michael Burke is scheduled May 30.
Rigging the lighting for movies like “Titanic,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Forrest Gump” and working with Oscar-winning director James Cameron was normal for Jack McLean, who is now an instructor at Riverside City College.
McLean star ted teaching at RCC seven years ago when his production company hired interns from RCC and shot film on campus. Bud Tedesco, director of the Film, Television and Video department, devised a class for See LIGHT page 7
Chancellor search builds momentum
NICHOLLE SALVATIERRA STAFF WRITER The search for a chancellor c ont i nu e s w it h t he s e c ond candidate presenting a composed front in a for um held in the Salvatore G. Rotella Digital Library Auditorium on May 20. Tod Burnett discussed his qualifications for the position and his political history serving as deputy appointments secretary for the governor of California and working in government relations
INSIDE:
with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. His qualifications also include being a former vice chancellor for the California Community Colleges and recently the president of Saddleback College. The unorthodox progression Bu r net t made f rom state to campus level leadership did cause confusion among the audience in the forum. “ You wa nt t o b e at t he campus level instead of the state
NEWS
2
office,” Burnett said. “It’s much more fulfilling, prestigious and academically fulfilling.” Members from departments such as athletics, arts, study abroad and math questioned Burnett to see how he could benefit them. Burnett was equally enthusiastic about all the programs provided on campus. “The more you get students engaged, the more you’re going to get st udents to succeed,” See FORUM page 2
FEATURES
6
STEVEN SMITH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
BRIGHT INSTRUCTOR: Jack McLean teaches lighting with
information he pulls from his vast experience from working for Paramount.
VIEWPOINTS ONLINE
Visit our website for more content by scanning this QR code
OPINIONS
10
SPORTS
12
Viewpoints
2 | May 29, 2014
News
Serving students since 1922
N EWS BRIEF S Follow us @rccviewpoints
Loss of life on railroad bridge collapse The Pachappa Railroad Bridge over the eastbound portion of state Route 91 collapsed May 18 around 3:15 a.m. CalTrans worker Okesene Faasalele, 59 of Long Beach fell to his death while still tethered to that portion of the bridge. “The bridge was being demolished as part of the 91 Freeway expansions when a component on the bridge apparently buckled,” CalTrans spokeswoman Terri Kasinga said in a report to ABC7 News. CalTrans officials have yet to determine the cause of the collapse and the investigation is ongoing.
RCC takes all in association elections All faculty association representatives who ran with opposition in the recent elections maintained their original positions. Richard Mahon, head of the history department, ran against standing president Dariush Haghighat for the position of president of the Faculty Association. Roberto Halili, an adjunct sociology professor ran against Joe Eckstein for his vice president at Norco College. Part-time communication studies professor ran against Fabian Biancardi for vice president at Moreno Valley College. Mark Sellick vice president of Riverside City College, Shari Yates the secretary and Leo Truttmann Treasurer all ran unopposed.
RCC Carnival and talent show In celebration of Art Appreciation Week, Associated Students of Riverside City College put together a talent show featuring exemplary talent among Riverside City College students. The event was scheduled May 29 from noon to 6 p.m. on Terracina Drive. There are more than 100 talents expected to show up for the event. The talent show will be in conjunction with the RCC carnival that will feature live entertainment, vendors and games from 2 - 3 p.m.
Gender and sexuality awareness event The Gender and Sexualities Awareness Club held an event supporting the expression of equality with a drag show, barbecue and free entertainment for Pride Day on May 21. At the steps of the Martin Luther King Building students expressed their pride by modeling pop icons such as Elsa, Brittney Spears and the Riddler. Other participants dressed in tight costumes and wore colorful makeup. Vendors showcased goodies and offered information about the GSA Club and sexual awareness. The GSA Club stands by a quote from Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office. “All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential,” Milk said.
Prospective chancellor presents a composed face to faculty and students FORUM continue from page 1 Burnett said. Burnett has served on the community college athletics state board and is passionate about student athletics. “I see student athletics as a model for students success, with the incentive to compete,” Burnett said. Bur net t discussed many of his goals for the district if selected as chancellor, such a s p a r t n e r i n g w i t h K-12 institutions to develop a stronger foundation for academics, be visible in the community and make community colleges as successful as universities by reaching out to the philanthropic community. Burnett feels his experience
working with chancellors at a multi campus district is an advantage to him if he is selected as chancellor. As a leader Burnett has had a consistent style that has allowed him to be successful. “Leadership is doing what it takes to make things happen,” Burnett said. Experience at Saddleback allowed him to relate and provide alternatives for departments. Saddleback, a leading i n s t it ut ion i n t e ch nolog y, has a replacement cycle for computers of every four years. The replacement cycle at RCC is between seven to ten years. The last forum with Michael Burke will be held May 28-30 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Digital Library Auditorium.
LUIS SOLIS / PHOTO EDITOR
LIVE FOX: Fox Theater brings talented artists and shows to Riverside from Live Nation that pull surrounding businesses into the spotlight, boosting business and revenue for local restaurants and hotels.
Fox casts limelight downtown JOSHUA WILSON SPECIAL TO VIEWPOINTS
“Business as usual” is no longer a term the city of Riverside can use for the downtown area. Riverside has been experiencing an unusual change in the pace of business thanks to the arrival of Live Nation, one of the nation’s leading entertainment providers. Live Nation was contracted by the city of Riverside last year to operate the Fox Theater and the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, and downtown businesses have felt its presence. Many locals have been able to see i nter nationally acclaimed performers such as comedians Wayne Brady and Jerry Seinfeld or R&B singer Jill Scott without the travel to other metropolitan cities. This has stimulated more attention to businesses in the downtown area. “We, the region, need better entertainment venues so that people don’t have to drive to Orange County or Los Angeles County, and we like the economic boost that it brings to the city,” said Mike Gardener, Riverside city councilman. “When people usually go to an event they will have dinner or have drinks. If they come from a far distance they’ll stay in one of the hotels. Even if they don’t, they may be walking around the downtown
(area) and see something they like and say ‘we’re going to come back this weekend and we’re going to go to that store.’” Many downtown businesses can attest to that claim. For instance, the historic Mission Inn hotel, home to Riverside’s largest tourist attraction the Festival of Lights, has profited greatly from Live Nation’s partnership with the local businesses. “We’ve seen a big inf lux in business,” said Troy Sims, Mission In n g uest ser vices m a n age r. “O u r o ccupa ncy
increasing drive on performance nights,” said Jimmy Cheek, ProAbition manager. “(Shows) bring good crowds, good people. They just want to come, have a drink, have dinner, and then get to their show.” The restaurant has been gaining a lot of popularity with the community, as the large crowds from show nights have been steadily coming through its doors. The bar also recently held an event featuring recording artist Wale, which was privately arranged. The event was a success w it h a t u r n out exceeding Jimmy Cheek e x p e c t a t i o n ProAbition manager t h a n k s to recent here at the hotel has grown exposure to the community. approximately 25 to 30 percent “We had some people come” when there is a concert or some Cheek said. “That night in type of entertainment taking particular we had a $25 ticket place at one of the locations.” fee, and they think ‘Oh my god... Some of the businesses in the this is Riverside!’ Some people area are becoming more visible have a perception that Riverside because of the recent shows is not an area for high-class according to Jay Kourney, Hyatt entertainment. We’re trying to hotel manager whose hotel has change that idea. We’re trying actually housed some of the to bring a high class vibe to performing talent from Live Riverside, and I believe that we Nation. are delivering on that.” “It’s good traffic,” Kourney The presence of Live Nation said. “(Shows) provide more continues to increase the appeal exposure to the local community.” of the city, especially within the Restaurant and bar downtown Riverside business ProAbition has received the traffic. Business owners agree business of many concert-goers that the future of downtown before and after show nights. Riverside, as well as Riverside as “We have been noticing an a whole, is looking bright.
“
“We’re trying to bring a high class vibe to Riverside...”
Viewpoints
News
May 29, 2014 | 3
Serving students since 1922
Officers honor veterans DANYEL WHYTE STAFF WRITER
As an i nt roduct ion to Memorial Day Weekend, 62 officers were recognized in a com memorative event in Downtown Riverside. Riverside County Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation hosted “Safe in his arms Memorial” on May 19 to salute law enforcement killed in the line of duty since 1895. “Two officers were killed si nc e la s t ye a r,” Ke n ne t h Cardenas of the Riverside Police Department said. “We come together because we are all like family.” The event summoned tears from the surrounding audience when rifles fired as a tribute to the fallen officers. Officer Michael Crain from the Riverside Police Department and Sgt. Gilbert Cor tez f rom the Califor nia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation were recognized, with thei r names added to the “In his Arms” statue on Orange Street. “My thoughts are with you and all of your loved ones today,” said Sergio Diaz, Chief of Police. Officer Crain was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Riverside Police Department for 11 years. Gilbert Cortez was a state correctional officer assigned to
Follow us @rccviewpoints
Final forum concludes chancellor search The third and final candidate for Riverside Community College District chancellor will speak in a forum May 30. Michael Burke will introduce himself and answer questions from attendees from 2 – 3:30 p.m in the Digital Library room 121. Burke was preceded by forums featuring Kathryn Jeffery on March 27, and Tod Burnett on May 20.
La Sierra plays Mahler ‘Symphony No. 5’
DANYEL WHYTE/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
REMEMBER: Officers honor fallen comrades in a ceremony at the “Safe in his Arms Memorial,” while family members take the mood to heart May 19.
the department’s Norco facility, he was also a former attendee of Riverside City College. Accord i ng to Cy nt h ia Tampkins, Warden of CDCR, 66,000 employees are part of the force, but they are referred to as lights. “Cortez was a special light to CDCR,” Tampkins said, “he was a family man who was proud of his family and loved his wife.”
R iver side has held t h is memorial for 31 years according to the Peace Ofiicer’s Memorial Foundation and is “dedicated to all Peace Officers who cope with the day to day rigors of their chosen profession, and honoring those within the county of Riverside who gave their lives in the service and protection of your community, lest we forget, our indebtedness to them...”
Danny Glover speaks at UCR CHARLES WAGNER DIVERSITY EDITOR
Danny Glover sat down to reflect on a career spanning four decades to the delight of students and fans in an audience at UC Riverside. The UCR Media Cultural Studies Film Festival invited the public to meet legendary actor, filmmaker and humanitarian May 18 at the R iverside Convention Center. Having starred in more than 150 films, as well as producing 30 and directing fou r, Glove r i s p e r h a p s best known for his seminal roles in “The Color Purple” and the blockbuster “Lethal Weapon” franchise. Joining Glover in conversation were famed author, filmmaker and documentarian, Crystal Griffith, and ASU Professor and sociologist H.L.T Quan. Griffith is an Arizona State University Professor who has worked with many diverse and talented artists such as Tracy Chapman, Public Enemy and The Rolling Stones, besides working on films like “Juice” and “Poetic Justice” to name a few. Quan and Griffith engaged in a lively conversation that delved deeply into Danny Glover’s background. The mood drifted smoothly from intense reflection, to lighthearted banter that had the crowd laughing in their seats. Glover came across like your grandpa telling stories about
C ALENDA R
the good times of yesteryear. A possible difference being that Glover is far from done in his work as both an actor and an activist. T h e a u d ie n c e s a t n e a r motionless as Glover recalled story after story that detailed his rocky road to stardom. Glover grew up on a farm under the tutelage of his mother
“
“What does it mean to be human?” Danny Glover Actor and humanitarian
from the Deep South and his father from the Midwest, a former soldier. Both his parents were active in the social causes of their day, fighting for equal rights as members of the NAACP. Growing up watching and learning from the activism of his parents instilled a social empathy that Glover would display proudly for the rest of his life. “The Political socialization that (Glover) received early on translated clearly to some of the decisions made throughout (Glover’s) career,” Quan said. As one of his first acts of social activism as a teen at San Francisco State University, Glover participated in what would be called the “The Third World Liberation Strike” which resulted in the creation of the first Black studies department which was also the first ethnic studies course in U.S. History. T h i s e ve n t a s a yo u t h led Glover to continue his
Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5” will resonate at the Annual Mahler Festival Sunday June 8. Educational outreach group MontageArts.org hosts the festival featuring the La Sierra University Orchestra and Symphony Irvine under direction of Maestro Dean Anderson. Tickets are available for $10 general admission, and $5 for seniors and students. Day of ticket prices increase by $5. For additional information and ticket reservations contact the music department at http://lasierra.edu/music/, 951-785-2036, or by email at music@lasierra.edu.
Relay for Life camps to fight cancer To benefit the American Cancer Society, the city of Riverside hosts the annual Relay for Life. This year the relay will be June 7 at 8 a.m. to June 8 at 9 a.m. at the California School for the Deaf. The theme for this year’s event is “passport to a cure,” and campsites will be decorated to represent countries around the world. The relay will feature kid’s camps, music, raffles, gourmet food, prizes and dancing. Following the fun and games will be a candlelight ceremony to honor and remember those lost to cancer, when luminaries with their names will be lit.
Free concerts chime in summer
STAFF PHOTO SUBMISSION
STARSTRUCK: Linked Arms
The free Riverside Summer Nights in the Park Concert series will begin June 24 to usher in fun a games for all ages. The concerts will feature bounce houses, face painting and food vendors in addition to various voices and talents in entertainment in Fairmount Park. Included among the artistic talents will be bands such as Cracker, Los Lonely Boys and Grand Funk Railroad. Concerts will begin at 6 p.m. For more information go to http://www.riversideconcerts.com/concerts/index.aspx
member Ambria Mims poses for a shot with Danny Glover.
activism before and after fame, championing such causes as economic inequality, racism, and inadequate schools. Griffith asked Glover about his thoughts on the power of film. “Television can serve many purposes,” Glover said. “I for one saw the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the people involved and thought, wow! I want to be like that!” Glove r s u m me d up h is humanitarian efforts and turned questions to the audience. “What does it mean to be human?” Glover asked. The audience inferred that helping your fellow man is a very natural thing to do. After decades in the limelight Da n ny Glover cont i nues t o r aise h is voice agai n st injustice and to strive to be a role model that deserves to be emulated.
July fourth firework show honors AYSO This year’s Fourth of July Aerial Fireworks Show will be tailored to honor the 50th anniversary of the American Youth Soccer Organization on July 4. The show will be at La Sierra Park and Mt. Rubidoux at 9 p.m. The show will sync with KOLA 99.9 radio broadcast. Access to Mt. Rubidoux will not be granted after 9 a.m. July 4. The AYSO National Games will follow July 5 - 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.in the Ab Brown Soccer Complex.
LIKE VIEWPOINTS ON FACEBOOK:
Scan this QR code to go to the Viewpoints Facebook Page
Viewpoints
4 | May 29, 2014
News
Serving students since 1922
Chili Cook-Off kicks into gear
PHOTOS BY LUIS SOLIS / PHOTO EDITOR
HOT ROD: (Top left) Chevy ‘38 Business Coupe is one of more than 100 cars on display at the Chili Cook-Off for the Car/Cycle Show on May 24. (Top right) Miguel Diaz of The International Chili Society cleans up after he ran out of chili mid-day when crowds swarmed the stands. Crowds also enjoyed sunshine, face painting, balloon animals and bounce houses along Magnolia
TYLER REESE STAFF WRITER Riverside Chili Cook-Off From hot chili to hot-rods, Riverside’s 12th annual Inland Empire Regional Chili CookOff & Car/Cycle Show had something for everyone. The chili booths, cars, and live entertainment filled the streets of Magnolia Avenue from Van Buren Avenue to Jackson Street May 24. Vendors, beer gardens and a petting zoo were also found at the cook-off. “It’s good to get out of the house and see a lot of new faces,” attendee Georgy Lascano said. There was a major turn out at the cook-off from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. when both sides of Magnolia Avenue were stuffed. Not only was attendance good, but the amount of cars and motorcycles
that entered into the show was better. “The Chili Cook-Off was a great place for family and friends to walk around and try different kinds of chili, look at cars and have a good time,” said Jazmine Flores, a Riverside City College student. Despite a mor ning with overcast weather and h ig h humidity the sun eventually came out and brightened everyone’s day. “ I a l w a y s e njoye d t h e atmosphere the Chili Cook-Off gives off,” said Robert Sanchez, a car show contestant. “From children’s laughter to people’s amazement it’s something really special.” The car show consisted of cars, SUV’s and trucks from different eras. Even Stater Brothers brought out their old refurbished delivery truck and
showed it off in front of the store. “I’ve been taking my 1969 SS Chevelle to this car show for the last few years to show off all of my hard work,” Sanchez said. Many of the cars featured in the car show are older makes that have been refurbished from the ground up and put on display by the owners for others enjoyment. R iverside Cit y Colleges Culinary Academy was also at the Chili Cook-Off promoting their department and selling chili the students made for five dollars. Their booth was located next to the Bank of America and Community stage. Across the street next to the family dollar store on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Donald Avenue was a rock-climbing center with air inflated mats and safety harnesses. There was also a petting zoo, which consisted of goats, alpacas
Low enrollment reduces Health Services cash reserve
STEVEN SMITH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
MORE MONEY MORE BENEFITS: An increase in the Health Services fee this October would mean a
balanced budget for Health Services. Director Deborah Croan likes to think that would mean benefits to students.
FEES continued from page 1 Croan considers that a “rainy day fund,” or a year’s operating expenses in savings in the event that legislation changes to cut or limit its funding. Associated Students of Riverside City College is planning to petition against the fee increase. “If there is an event where we see that the state isn’t providing them as much, then I believe it’s justified then to have an
increase,” said Bahvin Jindal, ASRCC Finance Committee chairman. “However, something like that they’re going to know ahead of time. The state doesn’t just make that decision and next month it takes effect. It takes like a year at least for it to happen. If something like that was going to happen, obviously we should increase fees.” Health Services has more than $830,000 in reserve, which will go down over the course of the year due to a decrease in enrollment.
“ We’r e b e i n g v e r y conservative,” Croan said. Health Services projected at the beginning of the year that revenue for 2014 would be $840,000 from enrollment fees. That amount has gone down to just $612,000, but projected expenditures have only gone down to $651,000 according to Croan. That leaves Health Services with $39,000 they have to spend from its savings. “Coincidentally,” Croan said, “and it truly is a coincidence, the
and even a yak. In the petting zoo was a special area to ride a pony of your choice. The number of vendors easily out numbered the cars and chili tasting booths. “It had great food vendors and drinks,” Lascano said. T h e McDonald’s ve n d o r a t the cook-off had such a long line it was like a snake navigating through the crowd: all because they were giving away free mini McCafe Frappe’s consisting of Carmel or their new flavor Horchata. After first starting in May 2002 with little or no support, the Chili Cook-Off has expanded and grown in popularity to an
annual expectation from the surrounding community. For many people memories can and have been made from the Chili Cook-Off winners to the car show attendees and their families.
$1 (increase) would be about $40,000 for Riverside.” The projected ending surplus by the end of 2014 is $800,000. “The way I see it, if student enrollment is going down, there’s less students they have to serve,” Jindal said. St udent en roll ment is expected to go up in the coming year, according to Brennan Gonering, ASRCC senator. RCC expects to add up to 79 new classes in the coming fall to increase enrollment. The Health Ser vices department has been focused on mental health over the last two years and intends to build on services that are no longer funded through a mental health grant from the state. “We just finished a $250,000 mental health Grant,” Croan said. “So we’re doing tons of outreach on that.” The grant allotted money to go to three stages of care including preventative, early intervention and stigma reduction. Croan hopes to build on what she has been able to accomplish under the grant money, and continue moving forward with the value Health Services is able to bring to students. “The thing is, we have not seen much improvement in the services they’ve offered,” Jindal said. “They’ve already been offering great services, but there hasn’t been much improvement.
So the thing of it is they haven’t shown me a need.” Croan hopes to continue to build on Health Services to keep up forward momentum in the coming years. “We have a goal next year of being in every single guidance class,” Croan said. “What I really want to do, though I haven’t priced them yet, is get some of those big massage chairs. Wouldn’t that be fun?” According to Croan, this fee increase will be used just to bring the budget back into balance. “If there is going to be a fee increase, I can support that,” Jindal said. “However they have to come to us, at least show us why they need the money.” Before the recommendation move s for wa rd , t he t h r e e district colleges have to submit a consolidated proposal, according to Bush. Following the proposal, vice presidents from the colleges will have to convene with the cha ncel lor’s com m it t e e t o discuss the matter more in-depth at that time. The process should still take a great deal of time and is in preliminary stages. “So far there has been no student input,” Jindal said. “And that’s one of the biggest things in a democracy. I believe everyone has to have an input. Without that, you can’t make unilateral decisions and we’re just trying to avoid that from happening.”
“
I always enjoyed the atmosphere the Chili CookOff gives off.From children’s laughter to people’s amazement it’s something Robert Sanchez really special.” Car show contestant “T he most memorable moments at the Chili Cook-Off was being reunited with some of my fellow class mates from high school and being with my family,” Flores said. “The Chili Cook- Off was a great way to spend my Saturday afternoon.”
Viewpoints
News
May 29, 2014 | 5
Serving students since 1922
Riverside City College map of crimes Represents a crime location. Refer to graph for numerical association
Illustration by: JACKIE TREJO
5 1 2
8
7
6
C RIME Code #
Date
Crime
LO G Time
Location
Status
1
May 19
Annoy/molest victim under 18
8:31 p.m.
Huntley Gym
Pending
2
May 21
Attempted burglary
2:50 p.m.
Student Academic Services
Pending
3
May 25
DUI alcohol/ drugs- 0.8% or greater
2:18 p.m.
Public Roadway
Cited by adult arrest
4
May 20
Fictitous check/ bill
4:30 p.m.
RCCD District Office
Information only
5
May 15
Hit and run property damage
2:26 p.m.
Reported at campus police
Inactive
6
May 22
Indecent exposure
3:16 p.m.
Lot F
Information only
7
May 19
Petty theft: building, vehicle etc
11:00 a.m.
Administrations
Information only
8
May 11
Vandalism: deface property
8:17 a.m.
Dental Education
Information only
Viewpoints
FEATUR S
6 | May 29, 2014
Serving students since 1922
LUIS SOLIS / PHOTO EDITOR
UNDER THE HOOD: RCC students, Raymond Ruby (left) and Guillermo Amador, (right) peer under the hood of a Nissan to check out the engine in the Autobody Spec. Project class.
Auto program revs into action EDITH NORIEGA STAFF WRITER
Start your engines! The Auto Club set its gear into drive at Riverside City College encouraging student involvement in the automotive program and assisting in job placement. As a club, they are dedicated to educating, serving the community and building professional skills through projects. “We decided to start a club based on students that had the same thing in common: those who love cars,” said Alisha Dugger, president of the Auto Club. “In our three years since we’ve volunteered at car shows. One of them being “Show and Go,” a well-known car show of more than 800 cars that takes place in downtown Riverside every year in May, as well as a veteran’s car show in November.” Recently, the Auto Club had an open house where the members cleaned out the whole auto body shop and had demonstrations from taking tires off to showing electrical issues. “It was open to the public and they had a chance to feel what the shop’s about,” Dugger said. “we actually let high schools know so the students who are interested can come check us out.” “We also do shop tours, and go to other businesses and they give us tours
of their shops and see how everything works,” Dugger continued. “The point of this is because we’re actually looking for potential employers for once our students graduate.” There are four possible paths to pursue at the Auto Club: mechanical, electrical, body repair and trim and upholstery. Tr im and upholster y prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install springs, fillings, padding, covering and finishing trim on automobile related products. Body repair prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders and external features. This includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastic and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, damage analysis and estimating. Mechanical prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service and maintain all types of automobiles. This includes instruction on brake systems, engine repair suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains. Electrical prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain and repair electrical electronic equipment with an automobile.
This includes electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages and use of test equipment. Upon completion of the programs above, students can be granted an associate degree or certification for a specific job title. “Mostly we’re looking for people that actually want to be a part of the automotive
industry,” Dugger said. Currently the auto club members are working on a project car, an MR2 that was donated several years ago to one of the instructor’s. It needs a brand new motor, fresh paint and much more. They are hoping to have that project along the way this summer.
LUIS SOLIS / PHOTO EDITOR
GET IT IN GEAR: One of the many engines the Auto Club has on display for students to examine and work on in the Automotive Technology Building.
Viewpoints
Features
Serving students since 1922
RCC Spotlight
May 29, 2014 | 7
Hollywood gaffer lights up classroom LIGHT continued from page 1 lighting at RCC because he knew of all the experience McLean had in the movie industry. According to McLean, RCC is the first community college to have a film lighting class. “I love teaching,” McLean said. “To see these people that I can help push forward even a foot toward what they want to do, I’m stoked.” McLean got into the movie lighting industry completely by accident. At an Easter dinner at his first wife’s house, he happened to be sitting across from the second-in-charge of set lighting at Paramount Pictures and attorneys for Paramount and MGM Studios. “The guy on my left said, ‘we’re going to be hiring in July if you guys are interested,’” McLean said. “So I went down and signed up for a part-time job in lighting.” That part-time job that lead McLean to his lifelong career happened to be for set lighting on the movie “Grease.” At the time, McLean was going to school at UC Irvine doing pre-veterinarian medicine and was waiting to see if he got into UC Davis. “At the very beginning, I just took a part-time job, I didn’t care what it was,” McLean said. “My third day in the business was 25 and a half hours long. They broke for meals every six hours. We were working in the gymnasium scene for ‘Grease.’” McLean moved up in the movie business through dedication, loyalty, hard work and “learning his bosses job.” He has worked under Tom Stern, who is currently the Director of Photography for Clint Eastwood. “I learned from some of the best in the business,” McLean said. “I am not one of the best in the business, but my education came from some of the greatest lighting and camera people. They’re icons today.” Learning from the best translated well into McLean’s teaching at RCC. “I taught everyday of my life in the business,” he said. “I was a leader, I was
one of the bosses always, and I had more brand new people under my wings because people got to know that I could take new people and help them learn what they needed to learn, so I think I was a teacher from the beginning. So, once Bud gave me this challenge, I was hooked.” One of the more popular movies McLean worked on was “Pretty in Pink.” According to McLean, it was one of the calmer movie sets he worked on, making it a fun experience. “It was really a lot of fun, I got to meet some of those young kids when they were still young and still didn’t know that they were magnificent stars yet,” McLean said. While working on Titanic, McLean said that director James Cameron pulled out all the stops for the production, no matter the costs or budget. McLean even refers to himself and the production crew jokingly as “spoiled brats.” On Titanic, he was “rigging best boy,” which is the person who sets up the lights for the set. “Everyday was something new,” McLean said. “We built more stuff, did more innovation. We did lightning under water. Now lightning is high voltage and very expensive stuff, and we have to make it go under water. It’s not meant to do that. Those were the kind of things we got to do, it was very innovative. Invent something and it got put into the movie.” “When you see the list at the end, the credits that go on for, like, 45 minutes. I’m someplace in the middle,” McLean joked. McLean teaches the “Introduction to Lighting Design” class at RCC and keeps it laid back and interesting, with a genuine concern for his students’ education. One of the ways he does this is showing his students movies to teach them how to duplicate different lighting techniques. “One thing that I want to teach you is: understand that you’re no different than the guys behind the screen,” McLean said during his class. “You’re just at the beginning of the arc.”
STEVEN SMITH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
INTRODUCTION: Jack McLean shares his experiences in the film industry and brags about his son in his Wednesday night Introduction to Lighting Design class.
8 | May 29, 2014
Viewpoints
Features
Serving students since 1922
Health Services here to help
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION / STEVEN SMITH
PRESSURE CHECK: Cynthia Fazio, R.N. demonstrates taking blood pressure on student worker Alexis McClain. “[Blood pressure] is a good indicator of general health,” said Fazio; also mentioning that it is helpful in determining further diagnoses.
MARANDA SHAIN STAFF WRITER
Some students suffer from test anxiety. Others might need a sports physical. Nasty head colds seem to always be in season. People without health insurance might struggle in those situations, but
students don’t need to worry because they have access to the Student Health and Psychological Services. At the start of a semester, students are charged a mandatory health fee. This fee is a form of student health insurance and anyone who has paid the fee has access to medical services on campus.
The services receive no funding from the district. The program is completely funded by the students, in the form of the fee each semester. According to Deborah Croan, director of Student Health Services, there are approximately 17,000 registered students at Riverside City College, but only an average of 2,100 students use the service each semester. She said the reason could be that many students are not aware of what services are available, or that many services are free of charge, such as office visits and mental health services. Heather Dearing, an RCC student, admitted that she was unaware of all the health services offered by RCC. “I think I need to check into it more because I might be missing an opportunity,” Dearing said. According to Dearing, the school offers services that the insurance provided by her employer does not cover, such as the mental health services. “Student Health Services are beneficial for students who don’t have health insurance,” Croan said. “It’s convenient for students because they can just walk in and be seen for an emergency or make an appointment that usually only takes a few days to get in.” Some of the services available in the medical clinic are immunizations, flu shots, tuberculosis tests and first aid emergency care. Women can make an appointment for a women’s health screening and students can receive discounted physical exams for RCCD programs. Substance abuse as well as personal counseling is free and they provide low cost prescription medications and free over the counter medications. According to Croan, the Student Health Services administered 1,000 flu shots last year, and it’s possible that only 100 students would have gotten the shot if it was not available through Student Health Services. Mental health services are available for students dealing with personal problems, test anxiety, depression or other mental health issues. Students can make an appointment with a licensed therapist
for any reason, from trouble sleeping to domestic violence counseling. Care at the clinic is very student focused. Student Health Services keeps track of trends -such as whether or not some departments use medical or mental health services more or less than other departments- and they see if there is a reason for that. With the Affordable Care Act now in place, some students are wondering what benefits RCC’s medical clinic can offer that private insurance might not be able to. “What we can offer that nobody else can is that both our mental and our physical health services are covered,” Croan said. “The medical world is geared toward treating the disease or illness and making it better, or to prevent a medical problem. Our goal is geared toward keeping students focused on their school work and to be successful, whatever that might be.” According to RCC Medical office receptionist, Cindy Cave, there is generally a doctor or nurse practitioner as well as a nurse on site to assist patients, even if it is just for assessment and advice. “Nobody is turned away,” Cave said. “If we can’t help you, we’ll find you help.” Croan noted a further benefit to Student Health Services is the availability of appointments as most can be scheduled within a few days. According to Croan, this helps when a student needs a physical, immunizations or a tuberculosis test to enter a class and a private physician can’t schedule for a month or longer. The medical clinic staff is familiar with all RCCD medical forms, which can be helpful because according to Croan, many private practices fill the forms out incorrectly, possibly delaying entry into a program. They will also provide information and assistance to students who need help signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, making it a quicker process. Student Health Services is located beneath the bookstore where the helpful staff is waiting to assist students.
RCC helps student revive his education JASMINE RAMIREZ
SPECIAL TO VIEWPOINTS Come fall semester at RCC many students endure the process of applying to colleges that can be long and complicated. Even after applications are completed, students still deal with the anxiety of waiting to hear about their acceptance from various colleges. But around the end of spring semester decisions have been made and letters have been opened. “When I found out, I was at work,” Jesse Borja said. “It was a huge surprise to me and I wasn’t expecting it at all.” Borja applied and was accepted to six colleges including: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine, UCLA and UC Riverside. He applied to all as a psychology major with exception of UC Berkley, which he applied for with a sociology major. As a student at Riverside City College, Borja was one of many who applied to the schools of his choice during the college search season. While he wasn’t the best student in high school, he found community college as a way to revive is education. “Community college in general helps you out a lot,” Borja said. “Especially if you didn’t do great in high school.”
Although his first year he was undecided about his major, he had a plan from the beginning to put in effort. “The first year… I knew I wanted to do well in my classes,” he said. “Every class I would take I would make sure to do all the assignments and manage my time as best as I could.” “I didn’t know what I wanted to do so I was kind of taking random classes,” Borja said. “I think that’s what gets a lot of students at RCC in trouble, because they don’t really know what they’re going to major in.” After his first year Borja decided on psychology as a major. “I had an uncle who suffered a severe mental disorder,” Borja said. “It occurred out of nowhere. So that definitely drove my curiosity and pushed me toward psychology... (Also) I think people are interesting and in all honesty I just think the human mind is fascinating.” Borja didn’t want to be a student who gets stuck at a community college. “(Students) take all these classes, which is good and bad, because you get to figure out what you want to do, but then you end up getting stuck here longer,” he said. Borja mentions that when students
are planning to transfer they should check prerequisite for their major, which differentiate from universities. Also to begin the application as soon as possible. “I started looking at the prerequisite for schools I wanted to go to, and two years later I started doing the transfer process,” he said. He credits his parents as being his inspiration and influence, providing him with the love and support to get him through school. Working with his father fixing computers has helped him a great deal because of the flexible hours. “If I ever had a big final coming up he would let me leave early,” he said. A typical college student may juggle work, bills, coursework and occasionally children. The pressures of balancing these factors can be overwhelming. Borja said flexible work hours contributed to his achieving the grades he has. “It’s hard juggling a job and school,” Borja said. “People who do that...I definitely give them props.” Borja’s ultimate goal is to eventually attend law school. “I see some similarities between psychology and law because in-law you’re dealing with people and their motives,” he said.
JASMINE RAMIREZ / SPECIAL TO VIEWPOINTS
ACHIEVE: Jesse Borjas stands proud as he gets accepted into six universities.
This is advice he gives for students beginning community college: “Study and have set goals... that’s a formula that’s worked for me.”
Viewpoints
May 29, 2014 | 9
Serving students since 1922
MSA spreads positivity Features
AMINA SAMREEN SALAHUDDIN
ASST. FEATURES EDITOR According to Islam, the god Allah is “one but his names are many.” This is the belief that Muslims hold on to, as well as that the prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) is Allah’s messenger. If you k now for me r A me r ica n professional boxer Muhammad Ali, you would also know that he converted to Islam. Islam is a religion and its followers are called Muslims. Now who are Muslims? Muslims are people who say their lord is Allah and pray five times a day and refrain from indulgence into certain things considered as “haram,” meaning forbidden. In Islam, the Quran is their holy book, and believed to be the word of Allah. The Quran shows Muslims the path to living life. All are equal in the fact that all are different. The only thing that separates each one among the billions of population is the beliefs, and the only thread that unites is God, well not if one is an atheist. Formed on the above guidelines, RCC has a club called the Muslim Students Association, which has been in existence for the past 15 years and officially holds a membership of 50 students, according to the club president, Weal Lamen. The club is open to all, regardless of religion, and throws light on many distinct issues that affect Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
“The basic purpose of a Muslim is to benefit his or her im mediate surroundings,” Lamen said. “O u r ai m is to educate people, to have a safer and a peaceful world” The club has different speakers who come to teach and enlighten the st udents on a variet y of topics from Islamic history, to the importance of women in Islam, to general issues. Recently, MSA had a scholar visit to speak about Malcolm X and who he was, what his teachings were and his c o nt r i but ion s t o t he human rights movement. MSA has meetings every Thursday at 2:30, where the st udents socialize and come to get enlightened on Islamic history. “There are fun DOMINIQUE WILLIAMS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER days too, when we play CLUB RUSH: Representives from the Muslim Student Association at Riverside City College participate in Je opa rdy on Isla m ic one of the many events on campus to try to spread awareness to the student body about Islam. history and the winner gets free lunch passes,” Lamen said. have fun. kind, righteous and humble. Some people MSA students also go on picnics for “We try to create awareness about what use Islam to their whim and fancies which an Eid al-Fitr celebration, also known as Islam is,” Lamen said. “Islam is about is wrong and end up maligning the true “The Festival of Breaking Fast” where being nice to people to your neighbor being spirit of Islam.” they barbecue together, play games and
Art helps in recovery Artist finds motivation to overcome addiction ANDREA MONTOYA
SPECIAL TO VIEWPOINTS The bristles glide on the piece of paper and with each stroke, a story is being told. People of all ages gather around an artwork display to bask in the sea of emotions that was required to complete the pieces. On a small wooden table at Riverside City College, six pairs of depressed portraits with eyes that demonstrate a sense of hopelessness sat above a label, “Meth Heads.” The artist, RCC student Teresa Bone sought to exemplify these characters as a reason not to continue her struggle with drug abuse. “I just looked for the ones who looked the most lost in their eyes,” Bone said. “I had severe anxiety during my withdrawal and I didn’t want to relapse, so I would look at pictures like these to motivate me to stay on track.” Bone found it therapeutic to paint the individuals because she did not wish to display in herself the same numbness that was found in their eyes. She wanted to send the viewers a cautionary message at the “Art of Abilities,” an event hosted by Disabled Student Services, to not to get involved with drugs. The paintings were portraits that portrayed the physical negative effects of substance abuse and how it could occur within a short amount of time. Amazed by how quickly the drug was able to show its effect, Bone chose to depict the changes that occurred the most rapidly from beforemeth and after-meth mug shots. “This one was shot in 2006 and this one
was in 2008,” Bone said as she pointed at a portrait. “It happened so rapidly.” Bone utilized granulated coffee and water to paint these portraits. She discovered this medium when she had forgotten her coffee outside by the sun for a few days and when she returned, she realized that the liquid had condensed into a paste-like substance that could easily be used as paint. The mixed medium artist used coffee for this project because she did not feel that regular paint was going to be able to translate the motion and details of the mug shots. “This was my first time coffee painting,” Bone said. “I was experimenting, it’s kind of like a water color process.” Bone displayed several glass cups that contained dissolved coffee and water with her artwork. The lighter parts of the paintings were from a paste that was more diluted with water while the darker parts were less diluted. It took Bone a little more than two weeks to complete her “Meth Head” project. “I went back and revisited them because I didn’t feel like they were detailed enough,” Bone said. Art is not only a form of self-expression, but it can serve as an aid to those who are going through life altering challenges. It guided Bone into becoming a healthier individual as well as pushed her limits as an artist as she experimented with coffee painting. Looking down once more at the disturbed faces on the table, Bone acknowledged her success. “That’s not me,” Bone said. “It could have been, but it’s not.”
EACH MIND
MATTERS
EVERYBODY’S GOT PROBLEMS. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. TALK IT OUT AT
REACHOUT HERE .COM or text ‘reachout’ to 877-877 Monday and Tuesday 4-8 p.m.
Funded by counties through the voter-approved Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63).
15818-01 CalMHSA14 Mobilization Print 5x8 BW.indd 1
5/7/14 3:01 PM
Viewpoints
Serving students since 1922
10 | May 29, 2014
OpinionS
VIEWPOINTS
EDITORIAL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Travis West 951- 222-8494 viewpoints@rcc.edu MANAGING EDITOR James H. Williams viewpoints.managing@gmail.com ADVERTISING MANAGER David Roman viewpoints.advertising@gmail.com JOURNALISM SPECIALIST Matt Schoenmann matthew.schoenmann@rcc.edu FACULTY ADVISERS Allan Lovelace Jim Burns NEWS EDITOR Josa Lamont viewpoints.news@gmail.com OPINIONS EDITOR viewpoints.opinions@gmail.com FEATURES EDITOR Valerie Osier viewpoints.features@gmail.com
Light up the darkness PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY: LUIS SOLIS
SPORTS EDITOR James H. Williams viewpoints.sports@gmail.com
Give this a thought. A student has an interest in a club on campus and is more than willing to take on a position of power that may give said student the responsibility of making pivotal decisions: like whether the club needs funding for trips, supplies, etc. A treasurer if you will. That student fills out a request to student government so that access to the club’s account can be granted and takes out whatever money is needed. Funding for clubs requires permission from the student body government to access those funds at Riverside City College. A vote is taken and the decision is made on whether the money is granted or not. N o w, w h a t i f t h a t s t u d e n t b e c o m e s p a r t of student government where they have a hand in deciding which clubs get funding? Would it not be safe to assume that there would be a conflict of interest? Requesting money for a club and then having a vote on whether that club should get the funds sounds a little … well, sketchy at best. Viewpoints does not have a written policy that prevents a student from any club to join the newspaper staff, however, it is strongly discouraged and that student would be limited to subjects they can cover to prevent a biased story. The ASRCC constitution has measures to prevent the conflict of interest situation from taking place, but a source approached the editorial staff at Viewpoints and told us that there is a student who holds a paid position in a club on campus who is also vying for a position in student government. The position in student government will allow him or her to have a vote in decisions regarding the distribution of money to club in which they are apart among others. A person being paid by one club while having a vote in ASRCC on whether that club should get funding raises not only eyebrows, but serious questions as well. Who is allowing this happen? What is the money being
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Alyssa Aldrete viewpoints.artsentertainment@gmail.com PHOTO EDITOR Luis Solis viewpoints.photo@gmail.com ONLINE EDITOR Marissa Bostick viewpoints.online@gmail.com DIVERSITY EDITOR Charles Wagner
STAFF Aaron Beltran John Braxton III Alejandra Garcia Mariah Green-Hill Ashley Hefner Oscar Hernandez Mark Howard Cherish Jones Patricia Meija Jasmine Mikulak Brittany Nikodym Edith Noriega Dianne Thi Nguyen
Alexandria Ortiz Terre’ Rabb Tyler Reese Rafael Rios Amina Salahuddin Nicholle Salvatierra Daisy Sanchez Maranda Shain Steven Smith Mykaela Taketa Alicea Thomas Danyel Whyte Dominique Williams
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the editor should be kept to 250 words or less. Deliver letters to the Viewpoints office in the room behind the Assessment Building. Viewpoints reserves the right to edit letters for space and to reject libelous or obscene letters. Letters to the editor and columns represent the opinions of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire Viewpoints staff, Viewpoints faculty advisers, student government, faculty, administration nor the Board of Trustees.
MEMBER:
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Journalism Association of Community Colleges
I
V
E
R
S
I
D
E
C
I
T
Y
C
O
L
L
E
G
Vol. XCIII, No. 14
Share your thoughts and experiences by visting ViewpointsOnline.org
E
May 29, 2014
REACH US: Associated Collegiate Press
Let your voice be heard:
Viewpoints’ editorials represent the majority opinion of and are written by the Viewpoints’ student editorial board.
viewpoints R
spent on? How could the situation be taken advantage of if it hasn’t been already? And of course, are these members of ASRCC actually deciding issues that affect the students’ future for better or worse? Or are all senators just there to lobby for the clubs they are apart of? If that is the case, we might as well join ASRCC as well because there are some things we could use some extra money for, but of course we know better than to discredit ourselves seeing as how all we have is our reputation as student journalists. We are not here to be a pest and make false accusations, but we are trying to make it clear as to what exactly the members who have a conflict of interest are actually interested in. Besides, we were presented with this information willingly by a member of ASRCC who wanted these things to be looked into further. We a r e j u s t t h e m e s s e n g e r s a n d w e a l l k n o w t h e s a y i n g a b o u t t h e m e s s e n g e r. Maybe it is time for student government to take a look at themselves and figure out what they are trying to accomplish. These questions and others were discussed among the highest-ranking editors at Viewpoints and it caused many of us to take a closer look as to what is really happening. Although we are just scratching the surface, we are more than willing to see how far this rabbit hole takes us.
PHONE: (951) 222-8488 E-MAIL: viewpoints@rcc.edu Editor in Chief PHONE: (951) 222-8495
PRINTING SCHEDULE
Copy deadline: Photo deadline: Ad deadline: Next issue:
August August August August
17 17 23 25
Viewpoints is a public forum, First Amendment newspaper. Student editors have authority to make all content decisions without censorship or advance approval. © 2014 by the Viewpoints staff, Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA. 92506-0528. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission of the Viewpoints Editor-in-Chief.
Viewpoints
Opinions
SUMMER PROGRAMS
College cleanliness
GET 25% OFF YOUR SUMMER
TUITION
Transferring to a 4-year university? Get a head-start on your science requirements and finish them in one summer! Or squeeze in those final credits that just didn’t fit into your schedule this year to graduate on time! The SUMMER PROGRAM at LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY offers a variety of science and other disciplines classes at a special discount rate. Registration is now open. Space is limited.
www.lasierra.edu/summer or call 951.785.2148
Start Success Sooner!
summer ad.indd 4
May 29, 2014 | 11
Serving students since 1922
4/22/14 3:45 PM
Summer Session 2014 at CSUSB Registration starts May 22 You don’t have to be a CSUSB student to attend summer session
909 537-3978 • summer@csusb.edu
www.summer.csusb.edu
MYKAELA TAKETA ASST. OP ED Restrooms on campus are hotbeds for germs but cellphones and desks could be one as well. Spreading germs unknowingly is as easy as breathing, as bacteria are microorganisms that contaminate the surface of any object they come into contact with, such as your workbag to your face and other parts of your body, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Colleges are hotbeds for germs since there are a lot of people from all walks of life coming into close contact in one area for bacteria to manifest. Students share equipment from desks to computers making the campus round ripe for contamination. If the average person’s hand can carry about 10,000
bacteria, according to an article by Professor Amarat Simmone on research done by the University of Florida, then imagine how many are on a computer lab’s keyboard or classroom desk. Even though one might wash his or her hands, someone else might not, and therefore it is beneficial to assume. Many do not wash their hands. Furthermore, it is essential that people keep good hygiene of periodically wiping down their phones and washing their hands. Doing so can help prevent the spread of germs and lowers the chances of catching the cold or even worse, the flu. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu virus spreads through contact with other people from coughing and sneezing or even if someone infected touches an object and you handle it afterward. It is important to be clean and hygienic because simply washing your hands reduces respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by 21 percent according to CDC. It is crucial that individuals be courteous as to cover their mouths with their sleeves when Viewpoints Serving students since 1922 they cough or sneeze, and not on
other people. If one does not take this precaution, the consequences can be seen in extreme cases, such as a pandemic case of swine flu or avian flu. Should we take these precautions, the general population might be able to prevent another viral epidemic from expanding in the United States. Ta k i n g f r o m w h a t w a s learned from other flus, it’s best to keep an eye out on the latest flu make headlines, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. As of May 20, three people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with MERS. The virus MERS has been linked back to the Arabian Peninsula, according to CDC. Even though this may seem not as bad as Swine Flu or Avian Flu, it’s best to steer on the side of caution. It’s beneficial to keep a simple rule of thumb and follow general hygiene guidelines. CDC and the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health have an easy and simple guideline: wash your hands before and after you eat, the bathroom, and after handling animals before you go on with 13, 2014 | 19 your daily March routine.
Mandatory orientations for Viewpoints students will be held in the Assessment and Journalism Building at Riverside City College on Aug. 26, 27, 28 and 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. (attend any one of these meetings) New and returning students may also attend an optional meeting Aug. 18 at 1:30 p.m. to plan Viewpoints’ back-to-school issue.
CEL the Summer Sessionin Newspaper Ads_RCC_3.917x10in_2014 9, 2014are 5:41the PM writers alone. The opinions in this section do not directly reflect the opinion of the entire Viewpoints staff. All opinions this section are the opinions of theApril writers
Viewpoints
Serving students since 1922
12 | May 29, 2014
SportS
“One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The Long journey continues to Hawaii NICK DE LA LUZ SPECIAL TO VIEWPOINTS RCC’s football team is known for producing Division I athletes, and is consistently recognized for the success and accomplishments of its players. However, what may not be fully recognized is the amount of hard work and dedication that is required of the players seeking to obtain scholarships. Josh Long was a starting tight end for the Tigers during the 2011 and 2012 seasons and currently resides in the state of Hawaii. Long received a full scholarship to the University of Hawaii after the 2012 season with the Tigers. Describing his situation as “a dream come true” considering all of the work he had put in to get it. Long was a standout tight end coming out of Norco High School, whose talent attracted the attention of football programs around the country. By the second half of his senior season, schools such as Fresno State and Utah State began to express interest in Long. Fresno State reached out to Long and set up an official visit to the campus, which is usually when a scholarship is offered. When he felt like he had finally reached his goal of making it to the next level, a broken collarbone sidelined him for the remainder of the season. All of a sudden the scouts that were once trying to convince him to go to their school were no longer interested. His campus visit was canceled and the various schools lost contact
with him. Just like that, he was back to square one. After getting back to full health and training hard in the offseason Long enrolled at Riverside City College the following year to get back on the field. “I knew they had a good program,” Long said. “I knew that if I worked hard and did my job someone would notice me.” With this goal in mind, Long did exactly what he said he would do and he became a starter for the Tigers. In his freshman season he was named to the all-conference second team while helping the Tigers get to 9-2 overall for the 2011 season. In his sophomore year, the team had an undefeated 11-0 season on its way to a Golden State Bowl Championship. “I spent a lot of my free time just trying to get better,” Long said. Whether it meant early morning training before practice or long nights studying film of the opposing teams, Long did whatever he could to assure that he was successful every time he stepped on the field. Long’s former teammate and roommate during his time spent at RCC, Ryan Thayer, expressed what a hard worker he was and how it affected him as well. “The way he trained didn’t just make him a better player. It helped me get better too. I saw how hard he was working and it motivated me to work just as hard,” Thayer said. The two were constantly in the gym and on the practice field
before and after the team was required. The focus and preparation paid off as Long had solidified himself as an impact player, and once again Division I programs took notice of his talent. The moment Long’s goal had finally been reached came when he least expected it. The season had ended and Long could finally take some time to relax. As he was at a friend’s house one night playing video games he received an unexpected phone call. “My phone rang and when I looked at it to see who was calling it said it was coming from a Hawaii area code. I figured it was a wrong number or something and I thought about just letting it ring, but something told me to pick up,” he said. When he answered the call it happened to be Norm Chow, head coach of the University of Hawaii football team. Chow called to personally extend the offer of a scholarship. “I was almost speechless when I realized what was actually happening,” he said. “I was in shock and I was so excited that I couldn’t even talk without stammering and stuttering. Coach had to tell me to calm down and take a deep breath,” Long said with a smile. He committed to the University of Hawaii right then. “Right away I knew that was where I wanted to play. I mean, I get to live in Hawaii to go to school and play football…it doesn’t get much better than that,” Long said. After red shirting his first
LUIS SOLIS/ PHOTO EDITOR
STRATEGY: Riverside City College offensive line coach Daniel Lynds talks with tight end Josh Long (far left) and the Tigers offense on Sept. 15, 2012.
season in Hawaii, Long is eligible for two more seasons of play. As he prepares for the upcoming season Long is back at work. “I’m excited to be here and to be able to play for such a great program,” he said.” I feel like I’m on vacation every day and I’m just thankful to be in the position I’m in.” As the 2014 season draws near,
he is ready to take the field in a Hawaii uniform. Long said he is anxious for the season to start as he expects big things from both himself and his team this year. With the path he has made for himself thus far, it seems obvious that he has what it takes to ensure that his success will continue.
Men’s track and field win its third straight at state The Tigers have won six state championships in the last seven seasons
DAVID A. PACO/ SPECIAL TO VIEWPOINTS
DYNASTY: RCC men’s track and field team celebrate its sixth CCCAA state championship in seven years at Mt. San Antonio College on May 17.
JAMES H. WILLIAMS MANAGING EDITOR The RCC men’s track and field team completed a 3-peat following its victory at the 2014 CCCAA state
championship meet at Mt. San Antonio College on May 17. The Tigers also had two male athletes win individual state championships at the
meet. Keithyon Moten won the 110-meter high hurdles event with a time of 14.29 seconds for the Tigers while Connor Einck won the shot
put with a distance of 59 feet 6-3/4 inches. T h e Ti g e r s h a d 1 2 athletes that qualified to participate in the state meet, whose results together gave the team enough points to secure its sixth state title in seven seasons. American River College finished 28 points behind the Tigers’ 111 total points to finish second overall at the track meet. Cerritos College finished third with 64 points follow by Mt. SAC with 62 points. The Tigers also won its third straight CCCAA Southern California championship May 10. It was the Tigers’ sixth regional title in the past seven years. Just’n Thymes finished first in the 100 meters with an RCC record time of 10.19
second. Thymes won the 200-meter event with a time of 20.50 seconds. Thymes also participated in relay events for the Tigers running a 45.98 second split on the Tigers’ 4×400 relay winning team and a 40.75 for the Tigers’ 4×100 team. The team finished second in the 4×100 event. On the women’s track and field team, Shebanet’te Terry won the individual state championship for the Tigers in the 400 meters event with a time of 55.42 seconds. Taylor Coffelt won the state title in the javelin event for the Tigers with a distance of 148 feet 5 inches. T h e w o m e n ’s t e a m finished third overall in the SoCal meet.
The 2013 RCC men’s track and field team had 12 members awarded Academic All-American honors: John Guzman Aguilar Jonathan Barnes Alejandro Cisneros Willie Contreras Scott Davis Garrett Bradley James Gauger Luis Gutierrez Mathew Vasel Michael Waltrip Daniel White Danny Ybarra