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PAY OUR RENT’ Teachers and administrators clash over pay rates — News, Page 2
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Dalziel Arambula For ASB president
Erick Mazariegos For ASB president
Alejandro Lomeli For student trustee
Wayne Bergman For PCC V.P.
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Joshua Bedolla For LAC V.P.
Katherine Bustinza For ASB secretary
Two will battle for ASB presidency Also, eight appointed positions open with May 12 deadline. By Kelli Reynolds Staff writer @kellidelrae Dalziel Arambula and Erick Mazariegos are running against each other for Associated Student Body president on the ballot Tuesday-Thursday, May 10-12. And, the deadline for applications for
2016-17 Associated Student Body positions is Thursday, May 12. Although the deadline for executive positions of president, student trustee, LAC and PCC vice presidents, treasurer and secretary on the ASB Cabinet ended Monday, May 2, an opportunity exists to apply for appointed positions of representatives legislative affairs, athletics, arts, volunteer services, sustainability, publicity, academic affairs and student services. The position for treasurer remains open, but deadline for application is closed. Any interested candidates would have to wait until a special
election in the fall to fill the vacancy. Wayne Bergman said he plans to also run for re-election for the PCC vice president position. Current representative of publicity Josh Bedolla is running for LAC vice president, Katherine Bustinza for secretary and Alejandro Lomell for re-election for student trustee. Cabinet adviser Camille Bolton said she thinks it’s beneficial for all students to be involved with their student body, regardless of whether they are elected. “This is a great experience for students to practice their public speaking, along
with their networking and budget skills, no matter what the outcome,” she said. “It is so important to have student leaders on our campuses. They have the power to change things for the better at LBCC, aside from the personal leadership skills and experiences they gain.” Students interested in applying for the appointed positions may find an application on LBCC’s website. For additional questions, students may contact Bolton at cbolton@lbcc.edu or 562-938-4226.
Board votes for construction by local labor By Carlos Ochoa Staff writer @carlosochoaLBCC
Teachers protested for pay raises and the LBCC Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to authorize execution of the Community and Workforce Project Labor agreement on Tuesday, April 26. Alexis Ramirez, 22, a political science major who attended the Board meeting, said, “Today, many people had their voice heard. From labor unions to teachers, I am proud to see change first hand at the college.” Before the meeting, a protest was demonstrated outside of room T100, where the board meeting would take place. The protest included members of the LBCC Community College Association. Once inside, bystanders, some of which included protesters, were told to leave the room and enter the overflow room across from the meeting room due to safety concerns and fire codes, according to security at the meeting. A member of CCA and full time employee of the college who did not wish to be named, said, “I have been here for 27 years. There was a 2.5 percent cut a few years back and one-and-a-half years ago they restored the cut, then called it a raise … . The president has been given a raise, but not us.” During the meeting, Superintendent-President Eloy Oakley addressed comments relating to the pay raise of CCA members and said, “I realize that negotiations require a bit of a dance to get to an agreement and we always seem to come to agreement. It’s an interesting time, as we
Joshua Miller/Viking VICTORY: Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers celebrate after a 5-0 vote to authorize execution of the Community and Workforce Project Labor agreement at the LBCC Board meeting Tuesday, April 26.
are trying to invest in LBCC, a lot of reserve money is spent to LBCC it just hasn’t been used yet, technology, classified staff … . I have to think about the probability the college may go through another recession. The college is hoarding money, but not through another. I don’t want to come forward in the future to reduce. Yes, they faculty will get an increase, but we will do it
in a responsible way. In no way is that disrespectful, and we will continue to work with them to regain strength. Now in a position, where we exceeded classified staff from 2008. Hope we can continue invest in more staff, and continue to respect each bargaining unit for the future.” Oakley was not available after the meeting to give a comment.
After the meeting, Trustee Sunny Zia described the remarks of saving money and said, “So it’s pretty much rainy day reserve, but the question is ‘how much should we put in that?’… . I think we can have the right balance to take care of the faculty and the district in the long term. There’s a delicate balance we can achieve.” After the meeting Trustees Virginia Baxter and Sunny Zia congratulated Vivian Malauulu on her victory for the area 2 Board of Trustee seat. Before the meeting, Ron Miller, the executive secretary of the Los Angeles and Orange county building and construction trades council, said the union is here to oversee the final vote of the Community and workforce project agreement, which will initiate construction at the college with the use of the new bond measure funds. During the meeting, four members of the Board commented in favor of the agreement before unanimously voting to authorize execution of it. After the meeting, John Pope, director of Public Affairs and Governmental relations said the agreement is something the college has strived for and said it could benefit businesses from the college and local businesses such as the port of Long Beach and Los Angeles construction businesses. A report from the Board of Trustees brought forth comments from Board members to ban cigarettes and E-cigarettes at the college in the future. In the consent agenda, a budget increase for disabled students was proposed, and Zia said, “We can do more and we should for disabled students.”
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VIKING NEWS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Obama surprises student reporters
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President stuns college journalists with appearance.
entered the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, next to the White House, and inside the Indian Treaty Room where most of the events where scheduled. First, the reporters received a welcome from White House Chief Of Staff Denis Story and Photo by Omar Reyes McDonough. Then, the student reporters Staff writer met White House correspondents includ@salar0895 ing NPR’s Scott Horsley, Toluse Olorunnipa WASHINGTON D.C. President of Bloomberg News, Christi Parsons of the Obama made an unexpected appearance Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune, on Thursday, April 28, to the delight of stu- Carolyn Kaster of the Associated Press, Jon Karl, ABC News and Jennifer Bendery of dents during College Reporter Day. For one whole day, college student re- Huffington Post. A briefing and Q&A on the “It’s On Us” porters from across the country stepped into the shoes of professional reporters as campaign to end sexual assault by senior they asked questions with several prom- advisers to the president Valerie Jarrett and associate director of inent White House public engagement Officials. Students entered the James S. “We’re aiming to enroll Kyle Lierman took Brady press briefing 2 million more people place. Next, another room inside the West Wing of the White in ‘Pay As You Earn’ by briefing and Q&A on the Supreme House. Students en- this time next year.” Court occurred with gaged in an on-theWhite House Counrecord press briefing -President Obama sel Neil Eggleston with White House and Senior Adviser Press Secretary Josh Earnest. The students asked Earnest ques- Brian Deese. Next, the students asked direct questions in a similar fashion to how professional reporters ask questions in the press tions about on college access and affordability with Secretary of Education John briefing room. In the middle of the press briefing, King, Eric Waldo, director of first lady students gasped in shock as Obama unex- Michele Obama’s Reach Higher initiative, pectedly entered the room. Obama talked Deputy Assistant to the President for Edto the students about the importance and ucation Roberto Rodriguez and Special relevance of journalism, addressed in detail Assistant to the President for Higher Eduthe programs to help students with loans cation Policy Ajita Menon. The meeting reported that Obama and took questions from seven students that ranged from Obama’s visit to Flint, would help students afford college by douMichigan, his proudest achievements and bling investments in grant and scholarship aid through Pell grants and tax credits, goals before the briefing ended. The event began at 9:30 a.m. and ended keeping interest rates low on federal stuaround 5 p.m. About 50 student reporters dent loans, and creating better options to
STUDENTS UNITED: President Obama addresses over 50 students participating in College Reporter Day at the White House on Thursday April 28, in the James S. Brady press briefing room.
help students manage debt after college. New actions that will help students manage their debts include: Enrolling 2 million more students in plans like Pay As You Earn (PAYE). This payment plant by the president can help borrowers who are struggling financially and pay off their student loans. The launch of StudentLoans.gov/Repay by the U.S. Digital Service and Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid to help students choose their best repayment option Ensuring effective-student loan counseling brought by The Department of Education to help students make better borrowing decisions, increase college completion, promote successful loan payment and reduce delinquencies and defaults.
Providing better information to help borrowers take action of their debts. The includes “Payback Playbook,” a student loan that provides borrowers personalized information to better understand repayment options and find a monthly payment they can afford. After a lunch break, reporters engaged in a questioning on civic engagement and national service with deputy assistant to the president and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Paulette Aniskoff and CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service Wendy Spencer. A brief tour to the first lady’s Kitchen Garden was planned, but canceled due to excessive mud caused by bad weather conditions.
I had never been to Washington D.C. real reporter with the opportunity of askbefore so I was pretty excited to be able to ing White House officials questions and lisgo, to say the least. Not to mention going to tening to what they have to say about issues the White House and the slim possibility of in America. meeting the president. Things started to get reI arrived on Wednesday, ally good and mind-blowing April 27 and attended the colwhen we were redirected lege reporter event the next to the James S. Brady press day. After being cleared that briefing room in the West I wasn’t a threat to the presiWing of the White House, dent, but just a mere college where President Obama constudent, around 50 other colducts press conferences and lege students and I were rewhere reporters are allowed grouped into the Eisenhowto ask him questions. We met er Executive Office Building White House Press Secretary Omar Reyes (next to the White House) Josh Earnest and asked him and inside the Indian Treaquestions. ty Room where most of the events were All was smooth and then he appeared. scheduled. The man. The legend. President Barack The whole experience was exciting, but Obama stepped in to greet us “hotshot” very tedious and intimidating. I felt like a journalists. My heart almost stopped when
he stepped into the room and I filled with all kinds of euphoric and nervous emotions. The U.S. president was 10 feet away from me, willing to answer my questions! Though I raised my hand, 50 other students raised their hands as well and Obama called on only seven of us, with him alternating male and female. I wasn’t picked to ask him a question. However, I am happy that the lucky students were able to ask him questions. It is already a monumental honor to even be in the same room with the president. The whole experience gave me a whole inside look at the importance of journalism and reporting, a new and respectful understanding of politics, and a newfound appreciation of LBCC and the school’s dedication and appreciation of students. We were notified April 28 that President Obama would not be able to come to graduation June 9.
Reporting from the West Wing in D.C. By Omar Reyes Staff writer @salar0895
A couple months ago, Viking Co-editor and friend Denise Jones was selected by my adviser, Patrick McKean, to accompany LBCC President Eloy Oakley to cover an event where he spoke in Washington D.C., I was so happy for her. When Denise told me about White House College Reporter Day, she encouraged me to apply. When I applied, I never actually thought I would be chosen to go to the White House for the event. After receiving my confirmation email, I couldn’t believe it. The Viking staff congratulated me and I received generous donations from McKean, Ginny Baxter, The LBCC Foundation and other generous donors.
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Queer Space to ride in LB Pride parade Story and photo by Jerick E. LeBlanc Staff writer @jerickjake
the semester.” Queer Space would like students to know that the clubs mission is to advance the queer community through advocacy, education, community building and to Labels are cast out the door with Queer build a sustainable safe space for LGBTQ+ Space, an LBCC group that allows students identified students and their allies. who doesn’t identify as the “norm” to come “A typical day in our club meetings together and have a voice. opens with a laid-back game of our choice,” Sociology major Ravanna Cantrall, 22, Rose said. “It allows us to relax and break founded Queer Space in the Fall 2015 to away from our very rigid college student provide a safe havfaçade. We really en of sorts for stuget to know each dents and to give “I saw a need for it so that other during these the LGBTQ+ com- we can be represented in times.” munity a visual repThe clubs aim is the community and I’m to walk the memresentation. “I saw the lack of really happy with what we bers through eduresources on camcational workshops have going so far.” pus and we didn’t on a variety of tophave any clubs for ics such as gender -Ravanna Cantrall identity, LBGTQ+ students to go to,” Queer Space founder Cantrall said. “I saw homelessness and a need for it so that types of relationwe can be represented in the community ship among others. and I’m really happy with what we have goNursing major Kammie Sicklick, 20, is ing so far.” glad that such a club exists on campus. “I’m Participation in the club is strictly anon- happy to be here and feel very comfortable ymous unless a student is okay with letting to be included with this group,” she said. members know their orientation. Accord- “People change their identity all the time ing to Daisy Rose, 18, a sociology and hu- and here there’s no social expectation and man development major, “As vice president anyone can be their whole self instead of of the group, I help oversee group discus- pretend.” sion and any miscellaneous team building This month, Queer Space will join exercises we may participate in throughout LBCC with a float they can ride in the Long
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SAFE PLACE: Ravanna Cantrall, 22, Gary Pay, 20, and Kammie Sicklick, 20, from left, on Wednesday, April 30 in E131, organize meeting dates for Queer Space. “People change their identity and this group provides a safe place where students can go to meet friends,” Sicklick said.
Beach Pride festival. Students are invited to show up to committee meetings to help design the float. The clubs main advisor Rena Pheng, a financial aid accounting tech, is very proud of what the students have achieved in the short time that it has been open. “I’m all about the people, gay, straight, everyone. I identify as human,” Pheng said. “As an advisor I sit and listen but they are on top of it. My role is to support and to
give advice.” Volunteer hours are available to students who are interested in helping assemble the float. Meetings take place in the Valhalla room on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Rose said that students interested may contact her personally by email at elektridaisy@gmail.com. “We learn from each other constantly. I couldn’t imagine myself happier anywhere else on campus.”
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March and vigil raise awareness Demonstration focuses on sexual assault prevention. Story and photo by Omar Reyes Staff Writer @Salar0895 “Don’t tell me how to dress; Tell them not to rape,” read one of the many signs carried by people marching down Pacific Coast Highway as part of the Take Back the Night Vigil and March at the PCC on Tuesday, April 19. “I really enjoyed the event. It taught me ways on how to be supportive and I was able to hear other people’s stories and learn that sexual assault can mean different things, not just what people would normally think,” said Marisela Reyes, 23, a human services major. About 50 people attended the event, which began at 6 p.m. and ended at 7:30 p.m. The event was one of many in connection with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event was planned by the Office of Student Affairs and student support ser-
RIGHT TO SAFETY: Students march alongside Pacific Coast Highway to raise awareness for sexual assault at the PCC on Tuesday, April 19. The march was part of the Take Back the Night Vigil and March event to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
vices, said student-conduct specialist Sylvia Garcia. She said, “This event was designated to bring awareness of sexual violence, not only on campus or the community, but any type of violence that people encounter. We want to give people the skills and tools
to be able to handle or address those situations and give them the resources.” The event included guest speaker and professor of human services Annahita Mahdavi. She gave the audience statistics about rape and sexual assault including the
ence. After speaking with representatives of the dealership and LBCC alumnus Chris Roberson, who now works as tech team leader at BMW, Tan was able to arrange a guided tour for students. Tan said, “I wanted to go back to industries in the neighborhood to let them know our department is still around and to introduce students to the business while gaining a hands-on experience.” Led by Roberson, students were taken on a roughly 2-hour tour of the dealership. From marketing to mechanical services, the tour touched on a few departments and positions offered at BMW. Antonio Torres, 20, an auto tech major, said, “It feels good to actually see how the industry is instead of just hearing about it in class then going into it. I appreciate that
they’re giving us time to come out to their dealership to see everything.” Billy Barrett, 42, an auto tech major, said, “I definitely didn’t know that much about BMW until today. I’ve learned much more than I thought I would have learned.” Tan now has plans to visit a few more
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negative effects of rape victim-blaming and what people can do to protect themselves from being sexually assaulted. Afterward, the audience got into a large group, holding signs with messages protesting against sexual assault as they marched and chanted around PCC, including alongside Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue. After the march, participants returned to their meeting spot where they were given a chance to share their personal stories on sexual assault. Mahdavi said she was glad she was invited to speak and encourages people to speak up about sexual assault. “I think that everyone should have a choice to speak up as sexual assault is one of the most traumatic experience that can happen with such short-term and long-term harmful effects on the psyche of a human being” Mahdavi said, “I’m really proud of everyone who spoke today. Crises such as sexual assault can result in someone becoming stronger. There is hope. There is help. I hope everyone starts asking for help.”
Auto Mechanics Club explores job chances Students visit BMW dealership for tour. Story and photo by Darrell James Photo and image editor @darrelljames_
Students of the LBCC Auto Mechanics Club visited the BMW automotive dealership at Walnut Avenue and Spring Street in Long Beach on Monday, April 25, and were introduced automotive students to possible job opportunities. The event was organized by teacher Danny Tan. He met with employees of the Long Beach dealership to ask if they could invite students in for a firsthand experi-
dealerships before the semester ends to help inform and inspire students to succeed in their future career. “After the trip a few students started to ask me about other dealerships so I’m now thinking we may visit Cadillac, General Motors and Buick,” Tan said.
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Senior center hires new director for program Program goals will be self-sustaining, offer more classes and tours. Story by Kelli Reynolds Staff writer @kellidelrae Theresa Brunella has been appointed director of the Senior Studies Learning Lifetime program at the PCC. The center is a non-profit operating under the LBCC Foundation. The director manages the senior centers activities, classes, tours and fundraising events. Tanisha HardTheresa Brunella ing, 45, an administrative assisting major, has been working at the senior center for two years. She said she loves working there because the seniors are “so full of life and they have a lot of fun. I think it
gives them something to do, it keeps them become the director by Virginia Baxter, active and gets them out of the house.” LBCC trustee and director of the LBCC Brunella has been serving as director Foundation, and Gail Schwandner, a Board for two months and has always enjoyed of Governors Executive Committee memworking with people and planning events ber. and activities. Before taking over as diFormer director Mary Thoits held the rector, she served with the American Red position for over 30 years before retiring in Cross for 23 years 2015. She is still and spent five active at the cen“One of my goals is to in- ter and teaches the years working with home and crease fundraising activ- world affairs class healthcare serWednesdays ity to ensure that we are on vices. and said, “I think self-sustaining for many it is fine to have “One of my goals is to increase continuity, but it is years.” fundraising activalso exciting to try ity to ensure that a new adventure.” -Theresa Brunella we are self-susPCC recently Senior Center Director taining for many broke ground for years.” She said a new building to she plans to explore the opportunity to expand the center’s program. Construcadd more classes to the program such as a tion is anticipated to be complete by Spring health and wellness class and ageless fash- 2017 and classes are planned to begin in ion. Brunella also said the center hopes to Fall 2017. Thoits said center organizers develop classes that will work with a variety also are exploring the opportunity at startof departments such as culinary and horti- ing an encore program to work with people culture. who are 65 or older and want to start a new Brunella was a member of the Long career. Beach Rotary Club when approached to The center is in FF108.
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GG Building water lines shut down Newest structure at the PCC already needing repairs. By Joshua Miller Co-editor in chief @joshua_miller8 and Omar Reyes Staff writer @salar0895 The water in the GG Building at the PCC is was still shut down Wednesday, May 4, after two days. The cause of the problem is unknown, LBCC officials said. During the shutdown, the Cafeteria and restrooms in the building were closed. However, the Cafeteria seating area will be open. Other offices in the building are open. The Grilled Cheese Truck was serving food in Parking Lot 3 from 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Wednesday. A mass email was sent out by the college to inform everyone of the incident.
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Interactive gallery bends gender roles with men in heels Story and photo by Darrell James Photo and image editor @darrelljames_
Omar Reyes/Viking/ @salar0895 DANCE, DANCE: Students socialize and dance in honor of the Cambodian New Year during an Earth Day community gathering at the PCC Horticulture Garden on Friday, April 22.
Earth honored with events First sustainability week at LBCC celebrated alongside Cambodian New Year festivities. Story by Omar Reyes Staff writer @Salar0895 and Carlos Ochoa Staff writer @carlosochoalbcc To conclude the first sustainability week at LBCC, the Associate Student Body celebrated Earth Day by hosting a community gathering at the PCC Horticulture Garden for about 50 people on Friday, April 22. “I’m glad to see the Earth Day celebration all put together and it’s so chill to see the end result,” said Cindy Macias, 19, a child development major. Sustainable water containers, drinks and cake were served during the event while the local band, Rhythm of Rosie, performed. Fay Pizano, 20, an environmental science major, said she felt the event went well and was glad to see people of all ages attend. Pizano said, “The whole week, I felt, brought people’s attention to the fact that it was Earth day/Earth week. People were intrigued by sustainability week and it
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brought awareness to sustainability week.” In addition to celebrating sustainability week, the Cambodian Student Association planned to host a Cambodian New Year celebration in the Horticulture Garden on the same day and time as the Earth Day celebration. Both groups decided to incorporate the Cambodian New Year into the Earth Day community gathering and many participants engaged in traditional Cambodian dances including “Ramvong” (which means “circle dance”) and “Saravan” (which means “flapping”). Shannon Trisler, 21, a business major, was the person behind the idea of having a sustainability week at the college. Trisler is also the first representative of sustainability for the ASB Cabinet Enjoying the collaboration of the two events included David Saenz, 21, a psychology major. Saenz said, “Shannon (Trisler) and her committee did a really good job putting this together. This community gathering was a great way to end the week and because there are a lot of clubs involved throughout the week, it made a good impression to encourage other clubs to collaborate.” Student Council Vice Chair Patrick Gore said the primary goal of sustainability week is to spread awareness about the importance of sustainability at the college and to inform students and employees of existing efforts of sustainability at the college such as the recycling efforts pushed around the college.
The LAC Art Gallery welcomed students, employees and visitors to the closing reception for artists Cheri Gaulke and Michael Arata on Thursday, April 28. The featured exhibitions introduced viewers to different perspectives relating to feminism and human rights. Both galleries allowed anyone present to participate in the artist’s presentation, which moved visitors to become more involved with the work displayed. Gaulke took visitors on a walk in high heels in her exhibition titled “Peep Totter Fly.” In her gallery, visitors were allowed to try on a pair of red high heel pumps, which represented the cultural blind spot the shoes have carried through times. Either male or female could try on the vivid red shoes, but males were encouraged more while making the popular phrase “walk a mile in my shoes” more a reality than words said. Gaulke said, “I’m always interested in art that raises awareness about issues. In this piece, I wanted to give people, in particular men, who have never had the experience of wearing high heels that experience and hopefully my work makes people think and make better choices in the future.” An undecided major, Jody Sushi, 19, said, “It’s really interesting to have artists come in and explain their process. I also liked how the artist challenged visitors to break the gender barrier.”
Arata presented viewers with another interactive gallery that creates discussion of the topic of how content relating to people’s privacy can be presented on the Internet and how it’s sometimes inappropriate to do so. Titled “Texas Style Beauty Contest-Miss M,” the display was inspired by an Internet story read by Arata about 10 female sex offenders who were tried in Texas and photos were put on display. Arata said people who are on trial shouldn’t be seen as public figures for entertainment. Mugshots of the women were displayed, but the faces were blurred to keep their identities private, though below the photo was an abstract painting depicting the person. An additional presentation where visitors were asked to throw foam blocks at the artist to represent how society can put such people on display, just to stone them figuratively. Arata said, “I feel it’s really crazy to take people who are incarcerated and turn them into a show. It just shows how stupid the Internet can be.” Fine arts major, Michele Learner, 59 said, “Both exhibits challenged serious ideas, they were really conceptual and interactive. There was a lot to get from them but you had to put something in.” The LAC gallery will be opened for the Student Art Exhibition of 2016 from Wednesday, May 11, Thursday, May 26. Gallery hours are Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, from noon to 4 p.m.
MINI GRAND PRIX
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RACE: The Aztlan social-service club team, left, race against Thor at the Mini Grand Prix on Saturday, April 23. The Aztlan men won, earning their 9th consecutive victory at the event.
Aztlan races to victories in men’s and women’s events.
Day said, “The win was really great. We messed up towards the end, but knowing the fact that we pulled off the victory at the end made it worthwhile.” Day said, “The Mini Grand Prix really brings all the clubs Stories by Omar Reyes together, even people who aren’t in clubs and volunteers. EvStaff writer erybody’s having fun since it is fun and competitive. It’s a great @salar0895 experience.” Torres said the other teams from other clubs did really well Photos by Joshua Miller and were competitive. “This win was exciting because the ladies Co-editor in chief didn’t win past semesters and since this was the first time I was @joshua_miller8 able to participate, I’m glad to be part of the winning team.” The Mini Grand Prix also received visits from Trustees GinAlthough the Long Beach Grand Prix attracted 182,000 ny Baxter and Jeff Kellogg. In addition, Kevin Guadamuz, LAC people, the Mini Grand Prix at the PCC drew several hundred Student Life Club Senate President, was crowned the royalty as Aztlan women and men won the 41st annual LBCC races Sat- king. urday, April 23. Derek Oriee, Student Life adviser for the Mini Grand Prix, After several competitive races, the Aztlan men’s social-ser- said at least two incidences of instant replays were used when vice club won the contest for the two teams came close together. The 9th consecutive year against the replay rulings were the first for the “The Mini Grand Prix really brings Mini Grand Prix. Tong men’s social-service club while the women’s Atzlan Lotus He said the decision to change all the clubs together, even people won against PNK. the day of the Mini Grand Prix from who aren’t in clubs and volunteers. Jose Fregoso, 21, a criminal a Thursday to a Saturday was done Everybody’s having fun since it is justice major and a member of the so more students could participate fun and competitive.” red team of The Order of Tong, because “after three years, there was said the Mini Grand Prix “was a decline in student participation -Juran Day competitive and tough, but that’s and some students skipped class.” Winning racer what we expect. We expect to Oriee participated in the Mini have real tough teams to compete Grand Prix as a student from 1989against and this year was one of those competitive ones.” 1991 and said many people wanted to join clubs and they wantClubs that participated in the races included Ladies of Ath- ed to participate then. Entries were limited due to an overabunena, KCTY Radio Association, Puente Club, Metal Fabrication dance of students. and Welding Club and TNT. In the recent races, Oriee playfully jokes that he refers to the The winning women’s Aztlan Lotus team named AZ Lo- new generation as the “Nintendo” generation because not many tus included Judith Aguilar, Katherine Lopez and Iveth Torres students want to participate in the Mini Grand Prix and Oriee while the men’s team named AZ 8iF included David Quezada, often encourages students to join. Charlie Winston and Juran Day. The adviser said, “This Mini Grand Prix went well. I’m exThe main competitive team against the women were the cited that more people participated. I felt it was a positive outPNK Pink Wolves and the men’s adversaries were Tong Red. come.”
Firebird highlights Show ‘N’ Shine car show. Classic cars were presented in the Show ‘N’ Shine car show in parking lot 7 at the PCC on Saturday, April 23 “I thought the cars were pretty cool. My favorite was the Pontiac Firebird,” said Diego Contreras, 20, a mechanical engineering major. “I think if LBCC hosted more car shows, more people would be interested and attend.” The black 1976 Pontiac Firebird is owned by Brendon Vetuskey. Taking inspiration from Hot Wheels, Vetuskey said he built the car from scratch, took him 5 1/5 years to build and cost about $50,000. Vetuskey added several modifications including frames, subframes, subframe connectors, stretched quarter panels, an added roll cage, mini-tubs in front and back, a recessed engine with fuel injection and overdrive with 4-wheel disc brakes, 4 link suspension and tubular front control arms suspension. Instructional technician of the horticulture department Brian Hastie took the opportunity to show his 1968 Volkswagen, which he’s had for 15 years. After buying it online for about $8,000. Hastie said, “I like people to come out and see my car and I like driving it. That’s what these cars are about. It’s about driving them and having fun with them. That’s why I have it. I was glad I was able to bring my car out since it was fun.” Norm Saumure, campus plumber, invited his car club, The Sultan Car Club, to display its cars.
May 5, 2016
MINI GRAND PRIX
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Aroma and taste help decide winners in Chili Cook-Off. Story by Kelli Reynolds Staff writer @kellidelrae
LOOKING TO VICTORY: Aztlan women raced to the finish line, securing a first place award at the event.
YUMMY: Marji Rederburg of Long Beach takes a sample of chili.
REFLECTION: A muscle car is shown off in the reflection of a hubcap of a classic Ford pickup.
KLBC Radio, the Metal and Fabrication Club, Tong and Thor each impressed judges and chili-tasters to win the prizes during the Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, April 23, during the 41st Annual Mini Grand Prix at the PCC. The Show ‘N’ Shine Car Show and live music also were parts of the largest outdoor Student Life event of the Spring semester. The public was able to purchase a wristband to try each chili for $1. Free hot dogs, chips and water also were provided. Bertha Lynn, a business major and member of the Entrepreneurship Club, said, “I think that it is awesome. I think it is well organized, and the price is so low, I mean, you can’t beat that. LBCC is always giving back to our students.” Thirteen clubs entered and were categorized into traditional and non-traditional. As well as the judges’ vote, a people’s choice award was presented. KLBC Radio won for best traditional chili as selected by the judges and the Metal and Fabrication Club won for best traditional chili in the people’s choice category. The judges’ prize for non-traditional chili went to the Tong men’s social-service club and the people tabbed the Thor men’s social-service club. A group of employees from a wide variety of areas including Student Life, cashier’s office, facilities and English as a Second Language Department participated as judges. Sean Rivell, grounds and transportation supervisor at the PCC and a judge, said, “I would say the variety of flavors was interesting and surprising. I liked all of them. I would certainly do it again. I was surprised by the students commitment, they were very involved.” The cook-off is organized as an opportunity for campus clubs to earn intramural points. Certain guidelines are used and each chili is judged on its aroma, consistency, color, taste and aftertaste.
SPECTATORS: Viewers gather to photograph the Mini Grand Prix on their cell phones as they cheer on the teams.
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Adviser to president visits LBCC Van Jones speaks on topics of technology jobs and internships on Earth Day. By Melina Paris Staff writer @parismelina For Earth Day, April 21, CNN political contributor, social, environmental and tech activist, Van Jones visited LBCC to speak on climate change and green-collar jobs. Jones addressed an audience of over 200 people in the LAC Auditorium. The lecture was presented by LBCC’s Eco Club, Philosophy Club, LBCC Foundation and LBCC Student Equity. Jones, who served as green jobs adviser to President Obama, stressed the importance of technology jobs and internships for students. He shared personal stories on his friendship and multiple collaborations with music icon, Prince, who died Thursday, April 21. The artist partnered with Jones sponsoring several projects from promoting technology education opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth, such as coding, to installing solar panels on homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together they created, Green For All and #YesWeCode, which seeks to train 100,000 low-op-
portunity youth to become high-level com- made more money with technology when puter programmers. he sold “Beats Electronics” to Apple. The Jones and Prince said more black and self-described first billionaire of hip-hop Latino young people need to be like Face- made $620 million in 2014, according to book founder Forbes magazine, Mark ZuckerJones said that berg, so Jones and this generation of Prince set out to young people has help them learn tremendous opall technology. portunity. That was the “The cool heart of Jones’ people should lecture, to perbe in the front of suade students class in technoland especially ogy,” Jones said. minority students “New sciences to embrace creand technoloating technology. gies are coming. He said the proIn order to help cess isn’t done by in the new socijust downloading ety, it’s necessary. and making othWith things like, er people money. bio tech, drones, Rather, it’s done virtual technoloby teaching how gy it’s time to get to upload, how to in on the ground make an app and level.” LBCC Photo to make money EXPERT: Van Jones speak during Earth Day He said the that way, com- on Thursday, April 21. way for students pared to being an to lose is to not athlete or rapper, he said. focus on the technology of tomorrow and He cited the fact that even Jay Z created to still look at old jobs. “Tidal,” his own tech company and Dr. Dre Jones also said he believes strongly in mentorship, saying that getting answers and direction for first time college students is hard. He said teachers really want students to do well. If students get their studies done and get teachers on their side it can change their life.
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He highlighted that mentors can be someone students know or don’t know. Some mentors of his who he never met were subjects of biographies, which he admitted being addicted to. He reads them to find out about successful lives. While taking questions after his lecture, it was clear Jones not only relates to the lives of college students, but he is able to offer tangible examples for them to succeed in the new society. Two questions asked by students were what he would recommend students do to get into the green economy and how to deal with moral issues, if they arise, while working for a company. On the green economy, he said whatever people do, to do it in a green way. He said students should look at jobs in the solar industry, or electric cars, which are strong in California. Jones urged the audience to ask for internships in green fields. On moral issues, he said it can be a challenge to navigate grey areas, but he tries to find out how he can have more power. Jones noted he came from a community without power, which included a dysfunctional to it. People wanted power or they hated power. Or they got power and do not know what to do with it. Jones said students should not waste time and a good way to help do that is to have mentors. Finally, in regard to the presidential race, Jones said voters should take the primaries seriously because they matter a lot. The primaries usually don’t matter as much as they have this year, but it’s important for students to get involved and to check their voter registration status and political party affiliation.
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May 5, 2016
SPECIAL EVENTS Blood drive Tuesday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. LAC nordic lounge redcrossblood.org
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Noche de Loteria, Thursday, May 5 6-9:30 p.m. in T1200 spanishclub.lbcc@gmail.com Annual Children’s Art Exhibition Friday, May 6, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Foundation 02 building at LAC (562) 938-3079
SUMMER REGISTRATION April 25-June 12, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Online registration at lbcc.edu In-person registration hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon Summer session is from June 20-Aug 20 lbcc.edu/summer16 for new students
ASB ELECTIONS Tuesday-Thursday, May 10-12, for elected positions. Applications for appointed positions are due Thursday, May 12, to Roberta Maroney at PCC Student Center in EE Building or to Camille Bolton at LAC in E119. asb@lbcc.edu or cbolton@lbcc.edu
ACADEMICS Sunday, May 8 Last date to drop a class and receive a W for 16-week classes Thursday, June 2 -Wednesday, June 8 Finals are the last week of classes Thursday, June 9 Graduation
HOLIDAY Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Holiday
COUNSELING PCC and LAC Monday to Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon Online counseling services available at lbcc.edu/counseling.
ELECTIONS Voter registration deadline is Monday, May 23 Tuesday, June 7, LBCC bond measure LB and presidential and state offices primary.
ESSAY CONTEST Culture affairs essay contest Thursday, May 5-Saturday, May 21. Questions may be directed to katbustinz@gmail.com and essays may be submitted to cbolton@gmail.com
Health Services ObamaCare sign-up and information Tuesday, May 10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in PCC Parking lot 3 Lecture and book signing with neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. LAC Gym (562) 938-3961 Open Mic Friday, May 13, 7-9 p.m. at LAC in P104. (562) 243-7114 The Male Summit Thursday, May 19, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in LAC T1200. (562) 9384554 Defying the Gender Binary: Transgender Identity on Tuesday, May 24, 5 p.m. at LAC in T1200, nquinn@lbcc.edu Free tutoring walk-ins and appointments in PCC EE306, (562) 938-3255 in LAC L203, (562) 938-4474
ACADEMIC COMPUTING PCC in LL216, (562) 938-3094 Mondays-Thursdays 7 a.m.-9 p.m. LAC in L251, Mondays-Thursdays 7 a.m. 9 p.m., (562) 938-4854
RADIO Soundwave Friday, May 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. bit.ly/1rA7Ti1
CONCERTS Spring Dance Ensemble in concert Friday, May 13-Saturday May 14, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. in LAC Auditorium, (866) 811-4111 Spring Choral concert featuring Gabriel Faure’s Requiem in LAC Auditorium Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. lbcc.edu/performingarts Orchestra concert in LAC Auditorium Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.
SCIENCE NIGHT Friday, May 13, 4-8 p.m. Fourth annual event in LAC C and D buildings Robyn Arias at rarias@lbcc.edu or (562) 938-4412.
Joshua Miller/ @joshua_miller8 Annelise Thiemens, 20, a business major, shares a special moment in the courtyard of the A Building at the LAC with her boyfriend, Zacc Tom, 25, a student at the Awakening School of Ministry in Long Beach.
TRANSFER U.C. Berkeley drop-in sessions (562) 938-4670 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 Thursday, May 12 Monday, May 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No appointments or sign-up required U.C. transfer admission workshops Tuesday, May 17, 1-3 p.m. in LAC A1098 U.C. Irvine appointments Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.2 p.m. (562) 938-4670
BAKERY AND BISTRO In LAC V Building Bakery Monday-Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bistro Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (562) 938-4757 for reservations facebook.com/LBCCBakery for weekly menu updates
GOLF TOURNAMENT Foundation Athletics Associates golf tournament and fund-raiser honoring former track and field coach Ron Allice. Thursday, May 12. 11 a.m. at Long Beach Recreation Park. Registration lbccvikings.com/golf.
POLICE SERVICES The Long Beach Police Department serves LBCC with issues regarding security, lost and found items, thefts or other crimes. Evening safety escorts available for students and employees at LAC and PCC. (562) 938-4910 or (562) 435-6711 to report a crime or arrange a safety escort lbcc.edu/BusinessSupport/emergencytextalerts
PCC-LAC SHUTTLE Viking Voyager runs every 30 minutes Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Last run leaves at 9 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Last run leaves at 3 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-3:30 p.m. Stops at PCC, LAC D Building and Veterans Stadium
LIBRARY PCC Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday : Closed LAC Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed
FASHION Modstalgia fashion show Friday, May 27, 7 p.m.
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OPINION
May 5, 2016
EDITORIAL
Homeless students gain allies Many students at LBCC face homelessness and some don’t know about the available resources on campus. LBCC Trustees Sunny Zia and Ginny Baxter have formed Helping the Homeless. Their effort is to help students in need by providing rent vouchers, tuition, money for books, bus passes and even hygiene products. Baxter even has a fund just for veterans and other special situations. The committee also has helped students with their first month’s rent. The organization and its donors even stock a pantry where students can come weekly for food. All students need to show is their LBCC ID. Donations from canned food to clothing to toiletries can be brought to the Foundation Building O2 at the far south end of LAC. Anything helps. LBCC student Susan Usas has been one of many who have received helped from Baxter and Zia. “The committee is so helpful and actually care,” Usas said. “Everyone’s need is personalized.” Even though the project is succeeding, room for more involvement exists. Community member and biology assistant professor Elizabeth Nash has an ongoing proposition called quiet space for homeless. Nash said the purpose of the space is to help homeless students with lack of access to a quiet study areas, online resources and digital technology. Nash describes the room as a study hall for the after hours. LBCC has not identified a specific campus or building that can be used yet, but resources are being reviewed. She said the room will help improve students’ grades. On LBCC’s website, a search of “hous-
Cartoon illustration By Carlos Ochoa/ @carlosochoalbcc
ing” provides a list of apartment links. Some are close to the campuses while others are outside Long Beach and are specialized just for students. The website even lists places that help with roommate searches. More people are starting to realize that a bit of help goes a long way. On April 14, the Associated Student Body help sponsor a homeless student outreach event to gen-
erate ideas and improve services for the movement. Viking News on Saturday April 30, won an award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association for stories published last Spring by Sylvana Uribe and Kelly Mahaffey. Remember that no student should have to choose between an education and
a place to sleep or meal to eat. Donations are needed and may be made by check payable to the LBCC Foundation and adding homeless in the memo, by online donation at lbcc.edu/foundation, adding homeless in comments section or by dropping off soft packaged food or hygiene items at the O2 Building on Conant Street and Clark Avenue at the LAC.
COMMENTARY
Auto Department steers students toward a bright future in an expanding industry By Darrell James Photo and images editor @darrelljames_
The automotive field can be vast and rewarding if students hold their interest to master the skills needed to be the best. To some, the career path may be discouraging. Not everyone is cut out for the sometimes rigorous work associated with the field. Regardless if you can harness a strong dedication to succeed in mastering the hands-on craft, you can in time make a nice honest living out of it. We live in world of cars that continues to change. Though it may seem to be a task in keeping up with innovations, you shouldn’t worry if you know how to make
the wheels turn in your favor. Here at LBCC, we have one of the best departments specializing in auto mechanics, which has continued to assist students in understanding the trade. From learning procedures in changing oil to researching the right part for yourself or a future customer, students have the proper knowledge needed to succeed in the field. In today’s world, it’s great to have a good trade mastered. With knowledge in auto mechanics, students minimize the visits to the auto shop by taking care of their own car, saving money and time. You can also decide to open
a shop if you have the proper knowledge, dedication and skills needed to achieve the goal. In the Automotive Technology Department, students receive teachings and strong support from your peers and teachers while continuing to build your craft. Personally, I’ve always held an interest in cars and even more in driving them. The power that you’re given when behind the wheel of that massive machine is truly something different and great in all aspects. The experience becomes even more rewarding when you know what’s happening as you drive, which in time makes you and
your vehicle one. Learning the physics and fundamentals can be obtainable in many areas. Books, magazines and internet research can assist in the understanding, but won’t provide that person-to-person instruction. I feel that instruction is vital when learning the auto field and the businesses that go with it. The instruction can be found by taking a course and beginning studies that could lead to a solid career. The industry is always changing and moving along with the course of technology. The progress means mechanics always have something new to learn while growing with the ongoing times. Be not discouraged by the road to achieving your goal, but be ambitious in finding the right way to it.
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May 5, 2016
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CITY VIEWS
“What is your favorite Cinco de Mayo tradition?”
VIKING NEWS Co-Editors in Chief: Denise Jones @DeniseJonesLBCC Joshua Miller @joshua_miller8 Managing Editor:Brandon Richardson @_Brandon_E Opinion Editor: Melina Paris @parismelina Online Editor: Hayley Hart @hayleylhart Photo and Images Editor: Darrell James @darrelljames_ News Editor: Glen Starks @gstarksviking15 Calendar Editor: Fantacie Jackson @Fantaciej Chief Copy Editor: Susan Usas @suzyq_445 CityStyle Editor: George Zuniga @GeorgeZLBCC Staff Names:
By Darrell James and Melina Paris on Thursday, April, 28 at LAC.
Nicholas St. Pierre, 21 Audio Engineering Every year I go to my grandmother’s house, we make enchiladas together and have a family dinner.
Feroz Yusuf, 19 Business Accounting “I know a bit about Cinco de Mayo. My friends go out to eat and hang out with family. I look forward to learning more about it.”
Olivia Wheeler, 19 Child Development My mom makes Mexican food every Cinco de Mayo and we have a big family dinner.
Ken McClintic, 59 Environmental Science Well, I used to drink but I’m now three years sober. Maybe go to a party if my friends have one.
Jeff Dahlquist Carlos Ochoa
Jerick E. LeBlanc Omar Reyes Kelli Reynolds
Daisy Sharma, 26 Business Marketing I like to go to a restaurant and have chips and salsa.
Oscar Delatorre, 19 Biology Being with my family and seeing the ones that I don’t get to see a lot.
Amanda Stevens, 21 English Having a barbecue with family and friends at home.
Yair Anguiano, 26 Undecided, Drinking Tequila.
COMMENTARY
Is Clinton the only Democrat?
By Carlos Ochoa Staff Writer @carlosochoaLBCC
With the primary elections June 7 popular news outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and FOX try to convince the country that the only electable Democratic nominee is Hillary Clinton. On the opposing side, waves of true progressives fight to keep democratic nominee Bernie Sanders afloat. It is easy to become lost within the divisive rhetoric between the Clinton and Sanders campaigns and distinguish between what it means to be a progressive and someone who is pretending. Recently, Clinton is trying to prove to the world she is as progressive as Bernie Sanders. On abortion rights, she is pro-choice; guns, supports common sense gun-legislation to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people; immigration, she basks in the glory of the American dream and
opportunity for immigrants; and foreign policy, I believe she is well qualified and experienced. Yes, give her all of the social issues, which hit closer to home with people more than the economic issues, where without a doubt, she is more center-right than left. Clinton is using the same logic our government used when granting African American’s citizenship with the 14th amendment in 1868 and assuming that all a citizen needs is SOCIAL opportunity, not ECONOMIC opportunity. And although she is up front with her message of a strong middle class, she ignores the hypocrisy of her campaign. She supports a broken election cycle where
big money is funneled back and forth through a corrupt campaign finance system. Where large corporations can continually use their “freedom of speech” rights that came about because of Citizens United, a supreme court decision which allowed corporations to funnel unlimited amounts of cash into our political election cycle and purchase the very people we think represent us. Clinton claims she is for the people, but supports disastrous trade agreements that allow large corporations to keep their money in offshore tax havens and use tax loopholes to decrease the amount of taxes they pay. In the end, guess who that tax burden falls on? That’s right, it comes in the form of all these “budget cuts” that cut funding to public infrastructure and educational institutions. It’s a vicious cycle and Clinton knows the average American will not be able to change her mind, because she simply doesn’t listen to them.
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SPORTS
May 5, 2016
Specialist balances sports budget Employee works behind the scenes to support many departments. Photos and story by Jerick E. Leblanc Staff writer @jerickjake From the athletic budget to team transportation, umpire fees to onsite official expenses, athletic specialist Kristy Lutz works behind the scenes for a smooth experience for LBCC’s Athletics Department. “The most important parts of what I do are related to budgets and the accounting for our department and all of our athletic team’s budgets,” Lutz said. “We pay for not only the sports, but we pay all the teams equipment, uniform, transportation to a tournament, paying of their entry fees. There’s so much to list it all.” Lutz is tasked with creating a budget for the teams’ account and added that the second biggest component of her job is the eligibility of an athlete and certifying with the state office they are eligible to compete. “The California Community College Athletic Association, the governing body to the state of California, oversees all of this. The process is that students must be on a team, meet with Mary Hegarty to do the official paperwork from the state, information about what sport and whether they’ve competed in another sport from another institution,” Lutz said. Most of the tasks she completes are academic such as verifying enrollment to make sure student athletes have the right
amount of units per semester. Lutz then verifies with that school if the information they provided is correct. Sophomore Isabel Denava, 19, an ultrasound tech major, plays with the women’s softball team said she has not met Lutz, but is aware of the college requirements. “I didn’t know she does all these things ,but I’m glad because I love playing softball here,” Denava said. “I love the intensity of the game and always having a plan and to always be ready.” Lutz said sophomore athletes have a different set of rules and they need to have more units completed. Athletes are required to maintain 12 units per semester and if a student drops below, it is up to Lutz to let the coaches know a student is not eligible to compete. Criminal-law major Alex Moen-Sanders, 21, competes in track and field and said, “I’ve only been with the team since Fall 2015 and I enjoy it because it motivates you to work hard and to be a great leader. I’m glad that we have the support available here on campus because I’m still learning and there’s always room for improvement.” Lutz said, “I’ve been working here since January 8, 2001 and this job really has been nothing but fun for me the entire time I’ve been here,” Lutz said. “I feel like it’s a really special place I’ve been super lucky to be able to be in the same office and in the same place since the beginning and it’s really awesome.” Main funds from the athletics department comes from the Associated Student Body and comes directly from the sales of the college services card and purchasing the sticker. “I know we can’t make somebody pay, but we like to encourage our
12 qualify for track and field preliminary Vikings head to SoCal event in Lancaster. By Melina Paris Opinion editor @parismelina
LBCC qualified 15 athletes for the Southern California Regional preliminaries meet Saturday, May 7, at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster. Phillip Powell is advancing for the LBCC men in the 800 meters. Three relay teams will represent the Vikings, thanks to their finishes at the South Coast Conference Championship finals at Veterans Stadium on Friday, April 29. The Viking men have advanced in three
events. The SoCal finals are set for Saturday, May 14, also at Antelope Valley College. For the Viking men, two individuals and the 4-by-100 relay team are moving on. Jarrod Amyx’s toss of 13.36 meters in the shot put earned him a third-place finish while Powell was also third in the 800 with a time of 1:56.14. Also, the 4-by-400 team of Alex Hoskins, Powell, Ivan Salladay and Willie Jenkins finished fourth with a SoCal qualifying time of 3:35.64. In the final South Coast Conference Championship team standings, the Long Beach men tied for fifth place with 17 points and the Viking women came in fourth place, both among 16 teams.
GETTING IT DONE: Athletic specialist Kristy Lutz on Monday, May 2, in Q111 finalizes last-minute details for Vikings’ post-season competition. “This has been the only job I’ve had my whole adult life and it has been nothing but fun,” Lutz said.
students and let them know that is how we get their funding from the ASB and that is part of the equation. It helps generate those funds,” she said.
Students interested in joining a team may visit Lutz in Q111 for all coaches’ contact information.
May 5, 2016
VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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Vikings win with 21 straight victories
Courtesy of Chris Ruiz/LBCC WINNERS: The men’s volleyball team holds their first place trophy Saturday, April 30, at L.A. Pierce College in Woodland Hills. The team finished with 21 straight wins.
Orange Coast falls, 3-1, after Golden West eliminated in classic semifinal, 3-2. By Will Ranos Contributing writer @Will_Ranos WOODLAND HILLS -- What started last Fall for the Vikings was finally capped off as the LBCC men’s volleyball team finished off its season with a 21-game win streak and a California Community College Athletic Association state championship victory over Orange Coast, 3-1, on Saturday, April 30, at Los Angeles Pierce College. A thrilling semifinal victory over Golden West on Thursday, April 28, was called
one of the most exciting games in LBCC The first set of the championship match history and included a rally for the ages. was tightly contested between Orange LBCC trailed two games to one and was Coast and LBCC. It proved to be the closest behind, 23-19, just two points from elimi- set of the game but LBCC won, 32-30, with nation before rallying to win, 26-24. Then the final two points coming off a kill from the Vikings won the decided fifth set, 15- sophomore outside hitter Joshua Nehls and 12. an attack error by The victory was “I wanted it from the very Orange Coast. LBCC’s ninth state Nehls said, “Betitle and coach Jon- beginning... To go out a fore we started the athan Charette’s sec- champion” semifinals, we had ond after also beatthis saying, ‘inch by ing Orange Coast in inch.’ We just kept -Joshua Nehls 2012. Sophomore that in our head the Viking freshman whole time. Inch by libero or defensive specialist Jordan Molina inch. Not point by point or set by set, but said, “In the Fall, our coaches really made every little detail and I think every single it a goal for us to win a state championship. person committed to that.” They really implanted that idea in the Fall Orange Coast rebounded with a victowhen we were just training and getting ry in the second set, 25-18. LBCC surged used to the program. So anything other back, capturing the final two sets, 25-21 than a state championship was a failure.” and 27-25.
Nehls said, “I wanted it from the very beginning. Since the beginning of that fourth set it was, ‘I have 25 more points left in my career, I want to go out with a bang.’ It’s unbelievable. To go out a champion, I don’t think you can go out better than that.” Freshman offensive hitter Andrew Pearson said on his Twitter account, “Never will I forget this day.” The sophomore led the Vikings with 15 kills to go along with six digs. Freshman setter Gary Trejo came away with 44 assists and Molina was the leader in digs with 14. Molina earned state championship MVP honors as well. Nehls and sophomore opposite hitter Charles Belvin earned selection to the All-State Tournament team. The state championship is the 92nd in LBCC athletic history that dates to 1927 and the most among California Community Colleges, according to the LBCC athletic website.
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May 5, 2016 • Volume 89, Issue 13 • Published Since 1927
WINNERS Volleyball team’s 21st straight win leads to state championship — Sports, page 15
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