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Volume 88, Issue 4

October 2, 2014

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Vikings ranked 8th in nation Students approve $2 fee increase

No. 2 Mt. SAC visits Vets Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4. By Richard Mejia Managing Editor And D.A. Philips Contributing Writer With an important stretch of conference games looming, the Vikings ended their two-game road trip with a dominant 62-7 victory over Los Angeles Harbor on Saturday, Sept. 27, to improve their overall record to 4-0. The Vikings take on Mt. San Antonio College at Veterans Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. The victory sets up a showdown with Mt. SAC, the results having major implications. From a divisional standpoint, the game matches up the top-ranked Mounties against second-ranked The Vikings rank eighthbest team in the nation and Mt. SAC second. Both teams feature high-powered offenses and boast undefeated records. Each team stands at 4-0. LBCC football coach Brett Peabody said, “Mt. SAC is the standard of which we try to hold ourselves to, but we have an extremely coachable group of players and we’ll be ready for them.” This is first time in over a decade the Vikings have a realistic chance at a state championship, as they have not been ranked in the Top-10 of state ratings since 2002. A win for the Vikings would place them at the top of the division and bolster them into the Top-3 rankings for California. While both sides of the football have paid dividends for the team, the Vikings claimed the

Voting rises 100 percent since Spring semester. By Carlee Rodriguez Calendar Editor, Sylvana Uribe Contributing Writer And Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer

D.A Philips/Viking DELIVERANCE: Sophomore receiver Josiah Blandin tries to break away from Seahawks defenders. Blandin finished the game with seven receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns for his season debut on Saturday, Sept. 27, as the Vikings won, 62-7.

state’s best overall offense as they an undisclosed suspension for his as a blessing. I was a little nervous complied a state-high 559 yards. part in the 2013 brawl. before the game, but after I got my Leading the way was sophomore Blandin appeared to be in first catch, it was back to normal.” quarterback Kenny Potter as he mid-season form as he debuted Harbor was overwhelmed managed to throw for 187 Viking defense as it “We tried to get the offense going early by yards and three touchdowns forced five turnovers and while also rushing for 50 and that obviously paid off in the sec- allowed 385 yards. yards and two scores. The total yard accuond half.” Potter said, “We tried to mulation was inflated -Kenny Potter due to a 55-0 halftime get the offense going early Sophomore quarterback and that obviously paid off score that called for the in the second half as we were able with seven receptions for 99 yards second- and third-string players to get guys like Brock Dale some and two touchdowns. to play against Harbor starters. well-deserved playing time.” Speaking on his return, BlanThe Vikings held their oppoThe offense also saw the re- din said, “It was tough not being sition scoreless up until the last turn of University of Colorado out there with my teammates drive of the game. commit and sophomore wide re- those first few games, but being ceiver Josiah Blandin as he served back was exciting and I viewed it

Eight-week classes start Oct. 20 By Brittany Lieberman Editor in Chief

Over 27 condensed, eightweek courses are available to students and will start Monday, Oct. 20 through Dec. 13. Class subjects include advanced transportation technology, computer and office studies, family and consumer studies, health sciences, kinesiology, learning and academic strategies, math, nursing, physical sciences, history and political science, per-

forming arts, social science and statistics. Twenty of the classes transfer to Cal State Universities and 11 transfer to U.C. Students may sign up for classes by logging into the Oracle system, through the lbcc.edu website. Classes available are: ATT491 heavy alt. fuels BCOM15 business comm COSA1 computer information competency CPAS1 learning the iMac CPAS10 advanced computer

skills FD39A garment technical packages AH 60 medical terminology DMI 405A MRI/CT clinical practicum DMI 40A clinical radiology MA 280 health care clinical procedures MA 288 medical assisting practicum seminar KING 9 badminton KINPP 12 physical fitness techniques LEARN11M1

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Cabinet President Lokilani Hunt said the student votes were up 100 percent from the Spring semester. An approved proposal was the $2 ASB representation fee. One of the dollars will be used to support the statewide Community College organization in representing students before legislature and other government bodies. Zachary Pignon was elected ASB treasurer on Thursday, Sept. 18, while secretary and representatives of athletics remain unfilled. The ASB Cabinet voted Friday, Sept. 26, to delete open seats and approve five new representatives. Breshae Robinson is in charge of communications, Alejandro Lomeli for legislative affairs, Joy Abudo for arts, Joanna Martinez for academic affairs and Andrew Meneses for student health and environment. The Cabinet also discussed ASB representation at the Thursday, Oct. 2, chat-n-chow, an annual lunch event where student leaders and administrators mingle among each other. The event will be hosted on the PCC in the Senior Center (FF108) from 2-4 p.m. Officers also appointed Meneses head of the smoking rules and regulations committee, which creates surveys on whether the school should have smoke-free campuses. Formed about six years ago, the committee is at a standstill. Student Steven Chan announced the power of pink cancer awareness game on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. in Veterans Stadium. The next Cabinet meeting is Friday at 8 a.m. Oct. 3, in T1200.

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Scholarships available Grants sometimes go unclaimed by the Dec. 9 deadline. By Andre Barajas Staff Writer With one of the largest scholarship programs in California, LBCC offers more than 700 to students, many of which do not require a high-standing GPA. “I thought scholarships were for students with high GPA’s. This would be very helpful buying materials for school,” math major Gilma Hernandez, 18, said. Virginia Baxter, the director of the LBCC Foundation, said the lowest GPA is a 1.5 that a student can have to potentially receive a scholarship. If students are intimidated by a current low GPA, they should still apply because their applications are reviewed a semester later, giving students time to prove their progress, Baxter said. Access to the various scholarships is simplified for students by requiring one application. A committee then matches eligible students with the appropriate scholarships. “We have a lot of applicants for scholarships, but not the right ones. We have many scholarships especially for those who want to be teachers, engineers and in the arts,” Baxter said. She is currently working with

David Root, the student trustee, on a YouTube channel that will provide brief stories and interviews from students who have received scholarships. It also will provide information on available scholarships. Receiving scholarship money is a proven way to help finance student success. The 2014 recipient of the Mildred Moore scholarship, Kristen Payne, has experienced her share of hardships. “I am a single mother and there were many times that I Kristen Payne w o n d e r e d , Recipient how I would make ends meet for both my family and my education. “Receiving this scholarship will help reduce my financial burdens and provide assistance as I continue pursuing my education.” Payne stated in a thank you letter written to the organization. She is currently a UCLA communication studies major. Six undocumented students at LBCC were awarded scholarships this year worth $2,000 each. Amongst them were first generation students Mechele Perez, Gerardo Gutierrez, Carmen Rodriguez, and Angel Mondragon. Many undocumented students do

not receive financial aid and the Dream U.S. organization benefits students under those conditions. Trustee Sunny Zia and Baxter have established a scholarship for a student at each campus, one for $1,000 for an ESL full-time student and one for $1,000 an LAC student who does not qualify for a Board of Governors fee waiver. The employee scholarship committee at each campus will nominate three students for each scholarship for us to interview and select the recipient. Despite the disproportionate number of scholarships available, to the number of students enrolled at LBCC, the scholarship web page offers resources that direct students to other outside scholarship organizations. The web page offers various links to other scholarship organizations. Students may apply online through the LBCC website under the link financial aid. Kenneth Drew, a staff member of the scholarship office advised students who are applying to take the time out to make a good profile and befriend your teachers for good references. Students may request information at the scholarship office in building A1001 or they may call the office at (562) 938-4766. Students may also apply for scholarships online at lbcc.edu/ scholarship until Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.

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POETIC JUSTICE

Darel James/Viking Math major John Santiago, 20, recites poetry during at open-mic night in the Miriam Sims Baughn Center, P104, at the LAC on Friday, Sept. 19. The next open-mic night is Friday, Oct. 10.

Trustee requests details

By Brittany Lieberman Editor in Chief

Trustee Sunny Zia drew applause from the audience at the Tuesday, Sept. 23, Board meeting when she requested that the Board agendas provide more thorough information to the trustees, specifically when making financial decisions for the College. The Area 3 trustee said Board members need to know what they’re approving in order to save money to invest in classrooms. “Our purchases are summarized into one line, when other districts provide details and a breakdown of their expenditures,” Zia said. While teachers attended Flex Day workshops about classroom

planning, the Board attended a retreat to work on its 2013-2014 goals. According to the lbcc.edu, goals include implementing the Educational Master Plan, Promise Pathways Program and the LBCC Promise. Newly appointed Area 2 Trustee Irma Archuleta received a vocal welcome from all Board members and nodded in approval when Zia noted the board was now a “female majority.” The Board also is focused on strengthening the regional economy by promoting small business development through programs such as the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business initiative. The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 28, in T1200 on the LAC.

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October 2, 2014

Alum joins NBC team Recycling work From the LBCC newsroom to the Big Apple.

said. Sederholm also took other additional steps during her road to success. In 2010, she began to notice the influence of social media and its relationship with large news organizations. She decided to enroll into Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2011, although she mentions that grad school shouldn’t be the only route. “Just getting your stuff out there and meeting people by doing internships, running your own blog, going to professional events and staying active on social media are just as important,” she said.

said. Patrick McKean, Viking newspaper adviser, is happy to hear the recent news. “She spoke at our banquet By Darel James a couple of Staff Writer years ago before heading Jillian Sederholm started her out to New career early at LBCC where she York and we joined the Viking newspaper at wished her age 18 and is now an NBC corthe best. It’s Jillian respondent working in New York good to see Sederholm City. progress and “It feels like a dream come true I’m impressed by her accomplishto be doing what I love as part of ments,” he said. such a respected and established The NBC correspondent menorganization,” Sederholm tioned networking plays said. She works most of the “It feels like a dream come true to be a great role when breaktime for the web portion of doing what I love as part of such a reing into professional nbcnews.com, but her road news. “It really is about to success wasn’t the easiest. spected and established who you know in this inAfter graduating from organization.” dustry. Join professional LBCC with an associate of -Jillian Sederholm organizations, find peoarts in journalism in 2002, LBCC alumnas ple who have jobs you she transferred to U.C. find interesting and ask Berkeley graduating in 2004 with After graduating in 2012, she them if you can take them to cofa Bachelor of Arts in cultural anworked for two newsrooms be- fee and pick their brains. Follow thropology. She said at this time, fore making it to NBC. First at people who are established as well most of the people she knew who Newsday Westchester, where she as your peers on social media,” had jobs in journalism were being was social media editor and then she said. laid off. Regardless, Sederholm at Digital First Media as breaking Sederholm is now looking found a way to balance her career news producer. Both newsrooms forward to observing the evoluand still stay afloat financially. are now closed. tion of digital and social media Around late 2008, she reportFrom there, Sederholm, went while embracing the new obstaed for Random Lengths News in on to land a position as a break- cles that await her. “Every day is San Pedro, Calif. “I got to cover ing news editor at NBC news in a new challenge, both in discovthe protests surrounding Prop. mid-2014. ering and reporting what is hap8, various elections and events “On my very first day of work, pening in the world and figuring in Long Beach and even went to I rode the elevator with Questlove out the best way to present it to Washington to file reports from from the Roots. I just thought, audiences,” she said. Obama’s first inauguration,” she ‘Oh yeah, you work here too,’” she

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may get easier By Brandon Richardson Contributing Writer With more than 27,000 students plus employees, “going green” at LBCC may not be the easiest task to accomplish. For several years, the school has had a contract with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach that now has roughly 170 recycle receptacles on the campuses. The bins change location at the corps’ discretion depending on usage. Brendan Hayes, the environmental health and safety manager, said, “If they see a need rising in one area, they will take them from areas that aren’t filling them up.” While the Conservation Corps is working hard solely with recyclable materials, many garbage disposal companies are already taking it upon themselves to sort out recyclable materials from the trash they collect. Hayes said the practice will soon become a requirement by California law. Hayes explained that the change will cost the school slightly more for its trash disposal, but overall more material will be recycled because students can throw their trash into any receptacle without considering if it’s recyclable or not. “I don’t know why it took so

long to figure that out,” he said. Hayes also said recycling receptacles for standard materials, mainly paper, plastic and aluminum, only account for roughly 2 percent of the recycling done at the school. According to a California mandate, the school must recycle 50 percent of its waste. The task is accomplished in many ways. Grass and plants, referred to as “green waste,” are shredded and reused as mulch on campus. And 80 percent of hazardous waste such as paint thinner and other chemicals are recycled. Also, metal from the automotive and sheet-metal programs and all materials from the various construction projects on both campuses are recycled. Aside from recycling, Hayes said LBCC buys supplies made from recycled materials if the option is available to extend its “green” intentions further. The items range from paper towels to floor tiles to the small rubber beads that cover the field at Vet Stadium, which are made from recycled tires. If students notice missing or damaged recycle containers or have any questions about recycling on campus, they may contact Hayes at bhayes@lbcc.edu or call and leave a message at (562) 938-4534.

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iPhone 6 costly for students

Pricey gadget not the most ideal smartphone for college students’ pockets.

October 2, 2014

Radio Day returns

By Becca Urrutia Staff Writer

By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer The new iPhone 6 Plus, Apple’s first “large phone” model designed to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S 5, sold millions within weeks. Larger then a regular phone, some consumers complain the delicate, light-weight aluminum casing changes shape under pressure, leading to concerns the phone will bend if sat upon. Alexis Luna, 29, a music major, paid $750 for his Galaxy S 5. “This is the competition for the iPhone 6 Plus,” he said. Criminal justice major Abraham Peace, 29, said, “I sell the iPhone 6 Plus. The Plus is Apple’s entry into the big phone market. It bends because it’s made out of aluminum, the second weakest metal in America. Apple doesn’t have a big phone yet. The Samsung Note 3 and 4 are big phones.” An informal survey reveals most students are using Androids with Samsung being the most popular brand. Ty Lewis, 19, a social work major, said, “Androids allow you

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to do more because you can obThe iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches and The iPhone 6 is 6.9 mm and the tain more apps. I love them be- the iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches ac- iPhone 6 Plus is 7.1 mm. cause I never have a problem with cording to apple.com. The website Jeremy Askegard, 22, an Enthe phones or apps.” “It’s too big. The whole idea of having an glish major, summed up The new iPhone the complaints about the 6 Plus sells for about iPhone is, it’s small. It fits in your pocket. new phone, saying, “It’s $1,000, a big chunk of They’re trying to compete with Android.” too big. The whole idea the average student’s of having an iPhone is, -Jeremy Askegard it’s small. It fits in your budget and a little too English major, 22 much for Lewis, who pocket. They’re trying to said, “A student phone should boasts not only is this the largest compete with Android.” cost about $400.” screen but it is also the thinnest.

KCTY and KLBC radio will present their annual College Radio Day on Friday Oct. 3, moving culture forward. The day will feature Jennifer Corday, Mad Temple, LA Air Raid and many more musicians. Students can watch it on a simulcast streaming HD video at kctyfm.org from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. College students gather-here at LBCC to participate with over 600 stations each working together to provide the best musical experience. Lydia Teschera, 20, a radio major, said, “This is the most exciting event of the year. I get to meet people and listen to their music.” Ken Borgers, professor of the radio program, said, “This is an instrumental event for students. This experience gives them hands on and technical challenges, so they can learn how to continue without interruption to their broadcasts.” Rod Sloan, 25, a radio major, said, “I can’t wait. Meeting other students in broadcasting and having the opportunity to work with them is cool. ” Don Williams, 46, a radio major, said, “Music is my thing and as a student I am looking forward to see how other students work their shows.”

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SPORTS

October 2, 2014

Vikings rally late to close out second win By Jason Gastrich Copy Editor

Jason Gastrich/Viking WINNING LATE: Sophomore midfielder Jose Garcia receives a pass in a 2-1 victory against San Diego on Friday, Sept. 26. With a 2-1-3 record, the Vikings look to carry momentum against Cerritos on Friday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. at home.

In a home rematch Friday, Sept. 26, LBCC’s men’s soccer team beat the San Diego City Knights, 2-1, improving the Vikings’ record to 2-1-3. After 38 minutes of the second half, Viking midfielder Alex Martinez took advantage of the elements and scored the game-winning goal at the end of the second half with Viking midfielder Hector Solis’ assist. When talking about the team’s performance, Martinez said, “I think we can play better.” Martinez hopes to continue his soccer career after LBCC. He also said, “I want to go to a 4-year school, but I’m not sure which one.” Minutes into the first half, LBCC midfielder Evair Marin found the back of the net and Alex Martinez assisted. Marin’s left-footed rocket from Martinez’ cross was too much to handle. San Diego answered back with a few minutes remaining in the first half when forward Reddiet Mekonnen tied the game, 1-1. After collecting a loose ball, he scored unassisted from the top of the box. Psychology major Stephanie Sokcharoeung, 19, watched the game with the official scorekeeper. She said, “It was very entertaining. It’s technically my first soccer game.” Sokcharoeung said she watched her sister play soccer, but it wasn’t as competitive as this game.

After winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half, LBCC made San Diego’s goalkeeper Ricardo Durazo-Ruiz look into the low afternoon sun. Early in the game, the head referee warned LBCC head coach Cameron Beaulac to be quiet and stop complaining about his officiating. Even though they didn’t exchange many words throughout the game, in the final minutes, the referee had heard enough and he issued Beaulac a yellow card for dissent. Center fullback Rafael Arroyo led LBCC’s defense, commanding a second half shutout with goalkeeper Daniel DeHaro. Midfielder Jose Garcia was also a standout player in the middle, as he consistently challenged San Diego’s midfielders in the air and on the ground for 50-50 balls. Last season, Viking co-head coaches Beaulac and Pat Noyes were named South Coast Conference Coaches of the Year for the third time. Noyes left and Beaulac returned to coach his 11th season at LBCC and he has led the men to seven post-season berths. San Diego head coach Milton Hidalgo said, “This is our worst start in 20 years. Both teams have played better.” Hidalgo has coached championship high school, club and college soccer teams in San Diego for more than 20 years. LBCC’s next game is at home against Cerritos on Friday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m.

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Jose Navarro/Viking DROPPING GUARD: Freshman attacker Ashley Diaz attempts to intercept Chaffey freshman center Grace Hollingsworth on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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Women’s water polo: The Vikings lost to Chaffey, 7-2, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The game marked the Vikings’ first loss of the season as its overall record stands at 8-2, while they hold a conference record of 1-1. Freshman attackers Ashley Diaz and Lishtyeri Curiel scored the only goals for the Vikings. The team plays again in the Cuesta Tournament on Friday, Oct. 3, at Cuesta College. Women’s soccer: Sophomore forward Brenda Reyes scored the game-winning goal two minutes into extra time as the Vikings defeated Los Angeles Harbor on Tuesday, Sept. 30. With the victory, LBCC improves to 2-2-3 and has a 1-0 record in conference play. The Vikings play again Friday, Oct. 3, at Cerritos. Men’s water polo: The Vikings lost their third game of the season as they lost, 14-3, against Cal State Long Beach on Saturday,

Sept. 27. The Vikings now hold a record of 5-3. The team competes again Saturday, Oct. 4, at Pepperdine. Women’s cross country: The Vikings competed in their fourth meet of the season Friday, Sept. 26, in Huntington Beach at the Golden West Central Park Classic. Freshman Alex Ceballos finished a team-best 57th place out of 144. The Vikings compete again Friday, Oct. 10, at the Brubaker Invitational in the City of Orange. Men’s cross country: Sophomore Omar Torres finished a season-best 10th place out of 197 at the Golden West Central Park Classic on Friday, Sept. 26. LBCC competes again Friday, Oct. 10, at the Brubaker Invitational in the City of Orange. Women’s Volleyball: Vikings beat Ventura, 3-2, on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The team’s next game is Friday, Oct. 4, against Los Angeles Trade-Tech.

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Writing and reading success center at the LAC Thursday, Oct. 2 9 a.m. Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity with Henry Mansfield 11 a.m. Thesis Statement with Anges Davis 1 p.m. Subject-Verb Agreement with Allison Cotter 3 p.m. How to use Commas with Keith Storer Friday, Oct. 3 9 a.m. Thesis Statement with Ben Klien 11 a.m. Organizing Ideas with Catherine Winiarski 1 p.m. Quoting and Paraphrasing with Catherine Winiarski Saturday, Oct. 4 12:30 p.m. Subject-Verb Agreement with Leslie Tejada Monday, Oct. 6 9 a.m. Understanding the prompt with Jeff Boyd 11 a.m. Subject-Verb Agreement with Jeff Boyd Noon How to use commas with Kelly Lopes 2 p.m. fixing fragments, run-ons, and comma splices with Kelly Lopes 4 p.m. Identifying Subjects and Verbs with Elizabeth

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October 2, 2014 WORKSHOPS

ENGLISH 801 and 105

Tuesday, Oct. 7 11 a.m. Organizing Ideas with Anges Davis 1 p.m. Thesis Statement with Keith Storer 3 p.m. fixing fragments, run-ons, and comma splices with Keith Storer 5 p.m. Summary and Analysis Lori Smurthwaite 6:30 p.m. Subject-Verb Agreement with Lori Smurthwaite

Thursday, Oct. 9 1 p.m. Thesis Statement with Allison Cotter 3 p.m. Quoting and Paraphrasing with Keith Storer 5 p.m. Organizing Ideas with Lori Smurthwaite

Writing and reading success center at the LAC

Wednesday, Oct. 8 9 a.m. Subject-Verb Agreement with Jeff Boyd 11 a.m. Understanding the prompt with Jeff Boyd Noon Quoting and Paraphrasing with Liz Gonzalez 2 p.m. Thesis Statement with Liz Gonzalez 4 p.m. Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity with Elizabeth Guzik 6 p.m. fixing fragments, run-ons, and comma splices with Nick Bielik Thursday, Oct. 9 9 a.m. Subject-Verb Agreement with Henry Mansfield 11 a.m. Identifying Subjects and Verbs with Anges Davis

Writing and reading success center at the LAC

Friday, Oct. 10

9 a.m. fixing fragments, run-ons, and comma splices with Ben Klein 11 a.m. Thesis Statement with Catherine Winiarski 1 p.m. Understanding the prompt with Catherine Winiarski

Saturday, Oct. 11 12:30 p.m. Organizing Ideas with Leslie Tejada SPECIAL INFORMATION

Many scholarships are available for majors in your area. The scholarship application is due in December. Students may apply now. Last year, several scholarships were not given because no applicants met the donor criteria. This is especially true in arts, sciences, trades and English. Students can apply at lbcc.edu scholarship until Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.

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Candy drive Oct. 1-24. Come support LBCC’s Carnival for Community at PCC. Warm coat drive Oct. 1- Nov. 21. Support homeless in Long Beach. Resource fairs: Thursday, Oct. 2 at PCC Lawn from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at LAC Building A (in front) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Red Cross blood drive Thursday, Oct. 9 at LAC Nordic Lounge, Building E from 10 a.m.-4p.m. Halloween carnival On PCC’s Lawn from 3 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Volunteers sign up in E116. ACCREDITATION The review team will visit the college Monday, Oct. 6, from 8- 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast reception in LAC T1200. The team plans an open meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7th, from 3-4 p.m. also in T1200. A PCC open meeting is planned Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9-10 a.m. in Dyer Hall.

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October 2, 2014

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Hurry up with all the construction projects Crew should work on weekends and be more environmentally friendly. It’s taking a very long time to complete the construction on the main Quad at the LAC. We don’t understand why LBCC can’t hire more workers. They have cordoned off an area the size of two football fields where the student Quad used to be, but only a few people work there on weekdays. When we began attending LBCC, we enjoyed sitting in the Quad. On sunny days, it was beautiful and relaxing. We took our notepad, our guitar or both and soaked in the warm sun with other students. Unfortunately, nobody has been able to enjoy any of that area for more than a year because of construction. Where green grass grew, construction vehicles park. A gigantic mound of dirt has taken the place of students enjoy-

ing meals and conversations while sitting at tables and benches. Thousands of Californians are unemployed. Since the construction stops on Saturdays and Sundays, LBCC could hire others to work on those days. Not to mention, some companies use powerful lights at night to continue working instead of quitting several hours before sunset. As they work on parts of the main Quad, they could cordon off sections of it, so students could still enjoy it. Since LBCC was given bond money to complete construction projects, the college should dictate how it wants it accomplished. We also have a problem with the equipment they use. Not only are they polluting the campus with gas-powered vehicles, but they also use smelly gas-powered equipment. Since battery-powered machines don’t pollute, they should use those. If the construction company won’t, LBCC should find a company that is environmentally friendly. Last semester, when they installed light posts, they applied

lacquer in the middle of a windy day. It smelled funky as we walked by and the lacquer was airborne. They should have considered the wind and the foot traffic at that time. LBCC could also mow the grass when students aren’t around. As long as it isn’t freezing, the smartest time to water trees, plants and grass is in the coldest part of the night because the least amount of water evaporates. However, LBCC keeps watering in the afternoon and early evening. Watering between 3-4 a.m. would save the most money, as long as they don’t keep watering the concrete. The construction at LBCC has taken too long and it isn’t optimizing resources. Since several other building projects are planned on our campuses, we hope the college makes some changes and hurries up. If LBCC doesn’t, some students will move on to other colleges before they get a chance to enjoy parts of campus like the main Quad that we used to enjoy a lot.

Would it benefit students if Community College offered a bachelor’s degree? By Jason Gastrich and William Martin on Sept. 29, at the LAC

Hue Xiong, 23, Business and Management major “It would be easier and cheaper.”

Amber Bayardo, 23, English major “It would be a good idea, but it would be more crowded.”

Jose Paze, 19, Architecture major “It’s good. Students don’t have to transfer.”

Ismael Sanchez,19, Undeclared major “It would be all right.”

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October 2, 2014

Luis Sotello, 23, said he was excited to dress in full character as the Joker.

A cosplayer dressed at a Stormtrooper attends the Long Beach Comic Con which attracted numerous fans of comic, film and video game characters.

LBCC communications major, Trevon Wickliffe, 23, displays his Star Wars Sith costume.

Students get their comic con on

Annual Fall event celebrates creativity and inspiration. Photos and Story By Darel James Staff Writer and Photographer

The 6th annual Long Beach Comic Con attracted locals, tourist and comic book enthusiast of all sorts. The event took was enjoyed at the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28. Visitors crowded the many booths that displayed various artwork, costumes, movie prop replicas, comic books and informative panels.

“It’s a fun show, mellow crowd and who share your interest.” lots of interesting people,” said Scott For some, the experience was comHudlow of Comic Wise, based in Ba- pletely new. Communications major kersfield. Trevon Wickliffe, 23, who attended the Hudlow has been in the comic busi- event dressed as a Sith from the Star ness for 20 Wars seyears and was “This is my first visit. It’s exciting to see all the ries, said, a part of the is my different creative costumes. I recommend “This many comic first visit,. book venues going to one. It’s a lot to see and do.” It’s excitpresent at the ing to see -Trevon Wickliffe event. Communications major, 23 all the difArtist like ferent creArlyn Pillay were also happy to be part of ative costumes. I recommend going to the convention. one. It’s a lot to see and do.” Pillay, a painter who has been drawWickliffe wasn’t the only newcomer ing since his youth, said, “It feels good to to the weekend festivities. Biology major be here. These events are always great to Johnny Gomez, 24, shared similar opindisplay your work and meet new people ions toward the convention.

“It’s a cool experience. This is my first time ever at something like this. The cosplay and different booths are pretty awesome.” Gomez said, “The Star Labs booth and Harley Quinn cosplay were my favorites.” The 6th annual Comic Con brought people of all ages under one roof. Jonathan Diaz, a member of the convention’s volunteer staff during the event, said, “It’s a blast to see so many people involved with comics. It’s grown in the last few years. What used to be little known is now mainstream and welcomes people of all ages.” The next comic-based event will be the Long Beach Comic Expo at the Convention Center on Feb. 28 and March 1.