Men’s water polo team captures ninth state championship. See Page 8 Volume 87, Issue 8
November 27, 2013
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‘SAD AND EMBARRASSING’ Fans stand shocked while melee unfolds in the closing minutes of Viking Homecoming game. By Brittany Lieberman Co-News Editor
Jesus Hernandez/Viking BRAWL: LBCC Viking football player Robert Harding throws a punch at an unidentified person coming from the opposing sideline during a game-ending brawl at the Viking’s Homecoming game against the Desert Roadrunners.
55-10 Viking victory marred by ugly, chaotic brawl, prompting referees to cancel closing minutes.
What’s inside on pages 6-7: uElisa Castillo of Athena was named queen and Raul Padilla Jr. of Aztlan was crowned king.
By Edward Mahurien Managing Editor
uThe Vikings were up 55-10 on Desert before the game was halted by, massive brawl.
Homecoming was given a black eye, literally. Frustrations came to a head with less than a minute remaining in a 55-10 Viking rout of the visiting Desert Roadrunners on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Veterans Stadium.
uLBCC Athletic Director Joe Cascio said in a statement that several student-athletes have been recommended for disciplinary action. uThe Southern California Football Association is conducting an investigation into possible suspensions from the incident.
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Bakr Alduhaim/Viking OUT OF CONTROL: Coach Brett Peabody complains to the head referee about what he saw was poor officiating, which he believes led to physical play and the brawl.
Fans watched helplessly from the stands as a brawl broke out between the LBCC Vikings and Desert College Roadrunners football teams with two minutes left on the clock at LBCC’s 2013 Homecoming game Saturday, Nov. 16, at Veterans Stadium. Mycah Rainwater, 20, a marketing major and girlfriend of Viking running back Kameron White, said, “It was scary. It seemed like No. 56 from Desert College started it when he jumped on an LBCC guy. There was no way Desert was going to have a comeback. I don’t know why it had to end that way.” White, who has played the sport since he was 5, said, “It puts a sour taste in my mouth. It takes away from what we accomplished. At the end of the day, we’re all playing the same sport.” Nate Reed, 25, a music major and trombone player for LBCC’s band, was preparing to play the closing fight song when the altercation exploded. “It looked like a standard football fight that would just get broken up. It got really heated and then the crowd got involved. People started running onto the field,” Reed said. Viking running back Jeff Macgillivray was on the sidelines when the fight escalated.
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November 27, 2013
Renovations displace motorcycle parking
Motorcycle parking pushed to its fringe at the LAC.
Cesar Hernandez/Viking MAKING THE DEPOSIT: LBCC student Kersheral Jessup, 20, a communications major, donates a pint of blood to the Red Cross in the Fishbowl at the LAC on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Red Cross taps students
By Cesar Hernandez Staff Writer
Daija Becka, 18, a culinary art major, was nervous at first about needles, but decided to donate a pint of her blood to the Red Cross, when she attended blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Fish Bowl at the LAC. The Fishbowl was crowded with participants waiting to give their donation. Becka said her first time experience donating blood was rewarding. She said, “It’s rewarding, knowing that you will help out many out there who are in need of help.” Students were on a bed as they donated a pint of blood. And then
asked to eat and drink high sugar snacks. Anistasia Sanchez, 18, a nursing major, described how a donation of blood has more worth than money can buy. “Donating blood is more valuable than donating money to any charity.” As the line of participants kept flowing out of the Fishbowl with bandages on their arms, students described the health benefits to donating blood. As Juan Islas, 21, an undeclared major, said, “Donating a pint of blood is equal to a half an hour of cardiovascular exercise.” In addition, students mentioned their gratitude of having the Red Cross at LBCC as Roselin Michael, 23, an undeclared major
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always parking spots available.” Hauter said motorcyclists are not allowed to park on sidewalks and motorized vehicles that are not authorized by LBCC are not allowed on any pedestrian walkBy Robert Fullingim ways. Staff Writer Parking should never be a problem as motorcycle spots nevMotorcyclists have fewer er fill up, but if they do, students parking options available now are allowed to park in normal that parking spots near the B parking spots since the cost for Building are converted to handithe parking permits are the same, cap parking while the C Building but Hauter said she never sees is renovated at the LAC. that either. The converted spots were in Hauter said, “A student who Parking Lot I adjacent to the B wants to register their motorcyBuilding, but the other spots allocle just has to pay for parking and cated for motorcycle parking are then give their license plate numleft untouched around campus. ber to the college so we can douA total of 30 motorcycle parkble-check their registration when ing spots are designated in Parkwe do our rounds.” This is unique ing Lots I, H and C and 15 spots in to motorthe parking cycles as “If people are complaining about structure on the parking the ground extra handicapped spaces, that’s permits can level. pretty low.” be easily M a r k stolen. Taylor, LB-Kelly Harvey Kelly Math major CC’s public Harvey, 52, affairs director, said, “The moa math major, started driving a torcycle spaces in front of the B scooter he originally bought for Building have been temporarily his daughter after fighting for converted to blue spaces as a reparking on his first day of class sult of the renovation of the C more than a year ago. He said, “I Building. never have a problem with parkThey will return to motoring and if a group of spots fill up, cycle spaces once the project is I can just drive to another section complete in approximately 18 of parking spots and I know they months.” will be open.” Jessica Hauter, 23, a criminal Harvey does not see a probjustice major, is a student assistant lem with motorcycle parking and who helps with parking enforcesaid people should not complain ment for LBCC. She said, “Moabout extra handicapped spactorcycle parking is not really a es. He said, “If people are comproblem on campus. Even on the plaining about extra handicapped busiest days of the week, there are spaces, that’s pretty low.”
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dent.” Maureen Johnson, 30, a nursing major, said she will be more interested in finding out what type of crime was committed before making a judgment. She said if a pedophile molested a little child she “will have a problem with that” because children are to be “nurtured and not destroyed.” But if the victim were an adult or the crime was a statutory rape, then she will look at the person differently. Anyone 18 years or older, has a high school diploma or its equivalent or is a current high
said, “Knowing a registered sex offender can be in the same class as me makes me feel uncomfortLBCC Police Lt. Julie Prior able. Hopefully I’ll have a good said that 17 convicted sex offendtime at LBCC and I’ll take extra ers are enrolled at LBCC. precautions to stay safe.” California Penal Code SecBryan Lam, an associate protion 290 requires convicted sex fessor at Cal State Long Beach’s offenders who have been released school of social, said victims of from prison, jail or mental hospisexual assault might experience tal to register with their local podepression, fear, anger and anxlice department within five days iety. They might also engage in of their release. self-destructive behaviors. FurCandice Berks, 19, a nursing ther, establishing trust can be a major, said sex offenders should challenge for them, Lam said. If be allowed to attend school, but not treated, victims might not be not without constant watch and able to maximize their academic she believes them to be “sick potential. “I don’t think much about it. Maybe human beings.” When talking about The penal code autho- they are going to school to get them if he believed students rizes the release of necessary and professors will treat back on the proper path in life.” and relevant information a registered sex offender about serious and high-risk -Brandon Willit differently or if the risk of Criminal justice major inequality and discrimisex offenders to members of the public to protect the safety school student is eligible to en- nation exist toward them, Lam and general welfare of the people. roll, as stated on page five of the said a community of scholars is When asked for the names school’s catalogue. working on evaluating the needs and types of crimes of the 17 regMark Taylor, director of Col- of sex offenders. He said limited istered sex offenders, Prior said lege Advancement, Public Af- research has been conducted and that information will not be re- fairs and Governmental Rela- future research is needed. leased because “the registrants do tions for LBCC, said the college Brandon Willet, 20, a criminal not pose an imminent threat” to is an open-access institution and justice major, said, “I don’t think the school. She also added, “The serves anyone who is eligible to much about it. Maybe they are gocollege community will only be apply and is seeking an education. ing to school to get them back on notified if a sex offender is posing Adai Jaimes, 18, a Wilson the proper path in life. It shouldn’t a risk because they have a right to High School graduate who plans be too much to worry with the seattend school like any other stu- to enroll in the Spring semester, curity at the college.”
November 27, 2013
Six students win Viking Award
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AB 955 IN-DEPTH
By Brittany Lieberman Co-News Editor
than deserving of this award.” Cardenas described Gill as a “genuine go-getter who is inSix winners had a hard time volved in every aspect.” Gill, PCC containing smiles after being cho- Cultural Affairs chair, said, “At sen from a pool of more than 40 first I thought I was in trouble. I’m students for the college’s highest shocked, but happily surprised.” accolade, the Viking Award, on Ciancanelli and Mahurien Wednesday, Nov. 20, on the LAC. were praised by Viking adviser The winners consisted of As- Patrick McKean for their dedicasociated Student Body Cabinet tion and hard work. members Suzanne Perucci, KenMahurien said, “It’s a real neth Jones and Netta Gill, Cultur- honor, I’m happy to be a part of al Affairs member Kristen Payne, LBCC history.” Viking newspaper editor in chief Student health services direcTonia Ciancanelli and managing tor Anita Gibbins said the award editor Edward Mahurien. “is not a popularity contest. You ASB adviser Derek Oriee rec- need to get other awards before ognized Perucci as a respectful receiving this one. These students and balanced student representa- persist in demonstrating leadertive. Perucci, PCC Student Coun- ship and proficiency in academcil president, said, “I’m really over- ics.” whelmed, D e a n but hap- “The Viking Award is the highest of Student py. Our award given at LBCC. It recognizes Affairs and advisers letall the student’s contributions to the Aicst hConnie did a great job college and is very prestigious.” Sears said, of keep“The Viking Connie Sears ing the Award is Dean of student affairs and athletics purpose the highest of this meeting a secret.” award given at LBCC. It recognizOriee described Jones as a es all the student’s contributions trustworthy mentor. “I can always to the college and is very prestirely on Kenny. He always has the gious.” students’ best interests at heart,” To win a Viking award, stuOriee said. Jones, PCC Club Sen- dents must have previously reate president, said, “I’m very hap- ceived an honors certificate and py, but there is still a lot of work a leadership and services award. and improvement that needs to be After being nominated by peers done.” or employees, students must fill Student Life coordinator Maya out an application to be reviewed Cardenas said, “Kristen Payne is by college officials. one of our biggest advocates for Winners will be honored at the college’s programs and is more the banquet Thursday, Dec. 5.
Leonard Kelley/Viking Civic Engagement Club members gather in T1200 on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for an in-depth discussion about Assembly Bill 955 and its changes that raised fees for some Winter classes. A short film was presented by Bill Moyers from the The American Legislative Exchange Council. Featured guest speakers included executive director of the faculty association of California Community Colleges Jonathan Lightman, professors Donald Douglass and Geetha Rajaram. LBCC is the only college in California implementing the bill.
Board prepares for April elections By Cesar Hernandez Staff Writer As the April 8 date gets closer for Board elections, candidates keep campaigning to earn votes. Jose Mirales, 32, an undeclared major, has a close eye on the race. Mirales said, “The race for the Board has candidates from different locations. Former LBCC professor Greg Slaughter is running for District 5 and former USC professor Marshall Belofsky is running for District 1.” Virginia Baxter candidate running for district 5 has re-
ceived endorsement from Gov. George Deukmejian, Mayor Beverly O’Neill, Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Chris Steinhauser, Board Members Jon Meyer and Diana Craighead and many others. Greg Slaughter has received endorsement from the National non-patrician Latino police officer association, the Long Beach chapter and the Long Beach police border patrol. Candidates also mentioned how their campaigns are coming along. As Baxter said “I am having my first fundraiser Dec. 8. I am learning a lot about running
for office and feel I should write a book, how to run for office, after the election.” Slaughter said, “I want to restore our vocational programs to assist our students, veterans and community, and provide responsive leadership in the variety of issues facing our city college with an emphasis on fairness to our students, faculty, classified staff and community and work to curb the bureaucracy that currently strangles the college.” Belofsky said, “The Board and president are moving LBCC in the direction of for profit education instead of public education.”
Cabinet discusses 2014 Winter intersession dates approach functions, improvements By Elizabeth Cheruto Calendar Editor
By Brittany Lieberman Co-News Editor The Cabinet discussed how to bring Spring semester events to life and how to improve student grades at the Monday, Nov. 18 and 25 meetings. ASB adviser Maya Cardenas was impressed with student turnout at coffee night. “I thought it was fantastic. People were asking questions and wanted to know about what ASB does,” Cardenas said. Student Trustee Andrea Donado said she is looking into an LBCC shuttle bus that may violate the American Disability Act of 1990. “One of the shuttles does not accommodate wheelchairs. I’m working on fixing that issue,” Donado said. The Spring semester Mini Grand Prix is projected for Thursday, April 10. The committee to bring the event together is headed by Rep. of Athletics Rodrigo Perez. The event is still seeking two advisers to guide the event. Vice President Ashley Smith suggested hosting an ASB-sponsored male beauty pageant, de-
signed to showcase talent and raise funds for clubs or scholarships. “It’s meant to be light-hearted and poke fun at real beauty pageants. It’s a great opportunity to fundraise and laugh at guys in swimsuits,” Smith said. A male-only event didn’t sit well with numerous Cabinet members. Student Treasurer David Moreno said, “I think people get caught up in political correctness sometimes and it puts a damper on something that could be fun.” Details of the event are still being discussed. Rep. of Academics Aquil Alam designed surveys for students to rate LBCC as an educational institution. Alam said, “The data will be used to improve student responsibility for their grades through the creative pathways program.” The handouts are located in Student Success Centers on both campuses. Any current student can participate. Results and honorable recognition will take place at the ASB Cabinet banquet, Thursday, Dec. 5. The next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 2 in room T1311 on the LAC.
semester, the student will be considered full-time, according to the website. The Winter courses will be taught at a fast pace while the four-week and five-week sessions are offered between Fall and Spring semesters. The college website states Winter intersession and extension courses will be counted into a student’s completion ratio and
students. Health fees are $15 and no parking fees will be charged. ExFor the first time LBCC, will tension courses fees for Board offer Winter classes. of Governors’ Grant eligible stuPresident Eloy Oakley said in dents enrollment fees are $225 for a newsletter that LBCC will offer in-state resident students. Waiv45 classes at the normal $46 per er-eligible students receive a $70 unit rate and six classes under the discount and a $65 Foundation controversial AB955 classes that discount. are to be funded by students who James Routson, 24, an acenroll in them at $225 per unit. counting major, said he would Units taken during the have liked to attend Winintersession will be count- “I think the Winter session pilot program ter session, but the idea of ed toward Spring semester is something that is being set up as a LBCC implementing the enrollment for students, program is keeping test to look into privatizing public edu- AB955 according to the LBCC him away completely. cation.” 2013 catalogue. Routson said, “I think Online priority regthe Winter session pilot James Routson istration will be through Accounting major program is something that Dec. 14 and Dec. 17 will is being set up as a test to be the last day to pay for Winter satisfactory academic progress at look into privatizing public educlasses. The online open registra- the end of the Spring semester. cation. I will just take five classes tion goes Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. During According to the website, next semester to make sure I can online registration, the college money is available for Finan- transfer out for Fall.” will be closed. cial Aid students with an unmet LBCC officials said students According to the LBCC web- need to receive assistance with who enroll during the online site, late registration begins Jan. 6 purchasing books for Winter in- open registration period will have and students will need a permis- tersession or extension courses, a hold placed on an account unsion number to enroll. The web- with $150 per qualifying student. til the fees are paid. During this site lists Jan. 7 as the last day to Although the courses are offered time, students will not be allowed drop classes. in the same time frame, distinct to add any classes. If a student completes three differences are made. Students may call the enrollunits in Winter intersession or exThe $46-per-unit fee will be ment Services at (562) 938-4485 tension courses and then only en- covered by the Board of Gover- or visit the Enrollment center for rolls in nine units for the Spring nors’ grant fee waiver for qualified details.
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November 27, 2013
Bollywood, hip-hop move together Choreographers and dancers celebrate director’s 30th year at LBCC. By Samwell Favela Social Media Editor A fusion of Bollywood, hip hop, modern and other dance styles were featured in the Fall dance ensemble concert hosted by LBCC’s Performing Arts Department at the LAC Auditorium. The show played from Nov. 22-24, with two night concerts on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and one Sunday show at 2 p.m. This year marked artistic director Sheree King’s 30th academic year directing at LBCC. In honor of the special event, she brought back past students to choreograph pieces for the show and even invited high school students from Bell Gardens Intermediate School to perform in the ensemble. The show had 10 dance pieces, with a different choreography for each one. The pieces included modern dance, hip-hop, jazz, tap, bhangra and some pieces combining the different styles to showing the diverse skills of both the choreographers and the dancers. One of the diverse dancers, second-year dance major Itsaree Rachatasumrit, performed in three pieces during the concert.
Jesus Hernandez/Viking JUST DANCE: The fifth performance of the night, ‘Generation Fusion,’ was a hip-hop style piece with B-Boy inspired moves and flips.
“I have never danced to Bollywood before, but the most difficult one was the modern dance because of all the technique. I had the most fun during the Bollywood dance because it allowed me to smile a lot.” The piece “Vivaah Bollywood,” choreographed by the King, was the last to be performed. It was inspired by bhangra dance moves
that can be found in Hindi films, members who works at Disney, also known as Bollyso the “Vivaah actually means wood. props King said, “Vi- ‘wedding’ so I used more vaah actually means bhangra and drew from the afford‘wedding’ so I used a b l e bhangra and drew idea of romance.” and it from the idea of romade -Sheree King mance.” the auArtistic director King had a “Disdience ney hookup” from one of the crew feel as if they were watching a
scene straight from a Bollywood movie. Bhangra singers usually sing with high enthusiasm and the choreography matched the music. The audience was clapping along and cheered when King’s dance was concluded. The next dance ensemble is scheduled for May 16-18.
already have worked with each of the employees in some capacity, the event was an opportunity for everyone to interact in a more casual environment without the binding guidelines of committee meetings or controversial college issues. PCC Cultural Affairs Chair Netta Gill said she enjoyed the opening activity where the students created random questions to ask the employees. Gill, who
is pregnant with her first child, asked for advice about being a mother. PCC Associate Vice President Meena Singhal encouraged Gill to sing to her child beginning at birth to enrich brain development. During the “secrets” portion of the event, Gill, a 24-year-old communications major, said her pregnancy cravings have her obsessing over laundry detergent and day-dreaming about what life
ment Club, applauded the event hosted by PCC Student Council President Suzanne Perucci. Deschams said, “This was a fantastic opportunity to meet everyone. I would really like to see more events like this.” Perucci said, “Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.” The council plans to host a similar event in the Spring and is discussing possible dates at its Friday, Dec. 6 meeting at the PCC.
Student leaders connect with college directors By Tonia Ciancanelli Editor in Chief
Through a series of ice-breaker activities, student leaders and LBCC employees were encouraged to engage on a more personal level at the “dining with the directors” event at the PCC on Tuesday, Nov. 19. While most of the PCC Student Council and ASB Cabinet members who attended the event
would be like to be a carrot. Singhal, who is originally from Canada, revealed one of her “secret” goals is to rebuild the culture at the PCC. Signhal emphasized her interest in structuring the less populated campus to where students may earn transferable degrees without needing to ever take classes at the LAC. Stephanie Deschams, 24, vice president of the Civic Engage-
Bakr Alduhaim/Viking MEET AND GREET: Student Trustee Andrea Donado, left, shares some student complaints at the “dining with the directors” event with the director of business support services Margie Padron, who handles all of LBCC’s vendor contacts, including the contract with the Viking Voyager that transfers students between the PCC and the LAC. The event, which was in the senior center at the PCC on Tuesday, Nov. 19, was an opportunity for student leaders to get to know some of the college administrators in a more casual setting through a series of ice-breakers.
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November 27, 2013
10th annual holiday melodrama set Multimedia tech’s 7th Street theater celebrates its 13th anniversary in 2014. By Brittany Liebierman News Co-Editor
doing a play in a small venue. Studio 354 in Long Beach (currently a hat shop) offered its space up to us and my friend Matthew Anderson hopped on board and we never looked back,” Sweet said. Backed by a passion of theatrics and a dedicated crew, the Garage Theater will celebrate its 13th year of self-produced perfor-
Before Jamie Sweet was a multimedia “The theater was meant to technician for LBCC, he and his friends provide an alternative form of were busy creating theater that didn’t exist in Long one of Long Beach’s Beach at the time.” best kept performing arts secrets, the Ga-Jamie Sweet Muiltimedia technician rage Theater. “I had never been into theatre as a young man un- mances in February. “The theater was meant to protil my senior year of high school vide an alternative form of theater where every senior was cast in the that didn’t exist in Long Beach at senior play,” Sweet said. that time. The Found Theatre was Sweet graduated from Cal the only small-time theatre in State Long Beach with a degree in town. We needed a place where theater and was inspired to create we could put on the kind of shows what he saw Long Beach lacked. “My friends Eric Hamme, Da- we wanted and provide a place for vid Ledger and I were all living local actors to showcase their taltogether and had big ideas about ent,” Sweet said.
Jack Myles, 22, a theater major and student director, said, “I didn’t know about it, but I’m not surprised. We have great teachers and employees at this school.” Sweet said the plays are typically edgy and dabble in dark humor. “For instance, every year I write a nondenominational holiday show for families. It has nothing to do with Christmas or religion. Its only intent is to provide a humorous show for families who don’t preach or further market holiday fervor,” Sweet said. The 10th annual holiday melodrama “Long Beach is Sinking,” written and directed by Sweet, will be performed from Dec. 6-21. Tickets are $12 for “big kids” and $5 for “little kids.” The Garage Theater is located at 251 East 7th St. Tickets are available at the door or through thegaragetheatre.org. Sweet said, “We also have ‘ice cream social’ at intermission, where we provide the audience with free ice cream, or Tofutti if you’re lactose intolerant.”
Brittany Lieberman/Viking DOWNTOWN DRAMA: LBCC mulitimedia technician Jamie Sweet, right, who opened the Garage Theater on 7th Street, directs rehearsals for the 10th anniversary of “Long Beach is Sinking.” The play, written and directed by Sweet, is running Dec. 6-21.
Geography classes celebrate national awareness week By Madison Salter Staff Writer
Leonard Kelley/Viking COFFEE TIME: Students showed up for the first coffee night of the semester sponsored by the Associated Student Body Cabinet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the LAC between Buildings A and E.
Coffee fans gather, talk Student Life welcomes evening students to event at the LAC. By Leonard Kelley Staff Writer Students showed up for a coffee night Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the LAC between Buildings A and E, but most visited the coffee table and walked away. The Associated Student Body Cabinet’s flier for the event asked students to bring their questions, comments and concerns. Cabinet President Marco Mendoza, said, “The coffee night was a great success. We, as a Cabinet, enjoyed interacting and spending time with the students we represent. Through interaction with the students we had the opportunity to hear what was on their minds.” Mendoza added, “We hope that whatever we do, it will be something that will have a posi-
tive impact. We will continue to chairs and hot chocolate because do our best to plan events that will I love hot chocolate. I definitely allow us to give of ourselves to the would like this to happen again student body.” soon.” Elizabeth Write, 20, a comStudent Life Coordinator munications major, said, “Free Maya Cardenas said, “Wednescaffeine makes life tolerable. You day’s event was a very successful would night. have to “The coffee night was a great I heard be from success. We as a cabinet enjoyed input from a differstudents ent plan- interacting and spending time with a b o u t et not the students we represent.” many conto enjoy cerns. We -Marco Mendoza did coffee this. I ASB President would night to like to have some hot chocolate hear from students willing to talk too, please.” about good and bad concerns. ASB Communications RepreHaving a coffee night makes sentative Amelia Bolton said the the ASB visible to the students. coffee night was a much-needed We will be having more coffee opportunity to encourage stu- nights in the future. The next one dents to apply for the Spring Cab- will be at the PCC.” inet’s appointed positions. Consuella Judkins, 40, a facKennedy Holland, 19, a lin- ulty teacher said, “Coffee is good guistic anthropology major, said, for night students who work full“When things are free, I am there. time in the day. The server needed Coffee is great right now. better customer-service skills and I have a class that will go un- knowledge about the type of coftil 10 p.m. I would like to see this fee she was serving.” happen again with some tables,
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Ramirez also said geography is an interesting class to take, because students are unaware of Students learning about Earth how other parts of the world live, and its lands, features, inhabitants because they are stuck in their and the phenomena, National own little bubbles. Geography Awareness Week was Geography awareness week from Nov. 17-23. takes place yearly on the third Students who take pleasure in week of November. writing or describing the Earth This year, is the National Gewere able to participate in geog- ography Society’s 125th birthday. raphy- themed activities through- This time, geographers embraced out Long the age of new Beach. exploration. “Geography is about Exploring An online organic pro- learning about where we quiz for studuce at the come from, the Earth and dents to test farmer’s martheir knowledge other Earth stuff.” ket on Clark was created by Avenue and Ray -Ronnisha Reedy Professor Early child development major Sumner. Spring Street Stuwas a way for dents who got all the community to learn more 10 questions correct were eligible about local geography. to win prizes. On Monday, Nov. 18, commuPrizes included wall maps, gift nity members and LBCC students cards and certificates. helped with salt-marsh restoSumner said, “Many students ration in the Colorado Lagoon. took the opportunity to visit a Salt marshes protect shore- farmers market in Long Beach lines from erosion and help pre- this week, most for the first time. vent flooding from occurring. All reports I received said how Ronnisha Reedy, 19, an early much they had enjoyed this exchildhood development major, ploration.” said, “Geography is about learnGeography week concluded ing about where we come from, with a presentation at the LAC the Earth and other Earth stuff.” planetarium. Students and emAt the LAC, students were ployees were informed about the able to see presentations like “The 1922 Eclipse and Einstein’s theory. United States of Alec, What GeLBCC offers geography classographers Do” and “The 1922 es such as physical geography, Eclipse- On providing Einstein’s cultural geography, weather and Theory. ” climate, the global economy, inKarla Ramirez, 23, a com- troduction to geographic informunication disorders major, said mation systems, field studies in when she took geography, “We geography, world regional geoglearned about Africa and how one raphy and geography of Califorpart is in poverty and the other nia. part is very rich.”
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A Desert sideline staffer is down on the field as a 4th quarter brawl broke out at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Veterans Stadium. The benc
Final game of the year ends in brawl: from page 1 With the Vikings trying to run out the clock, the LBCC running back fumbled the ball to the Desert sideline. Two Viking players attempted to recover the ball on the 30-yardline. A shoving match ensued. As shoves became punches, Viking players cleared the bench, sprinting across the field. The powder-keg moment came shortly after. Desert linebacker Dominique Williams sprinted from the north end zone and jumped in the air, drop kicking a Viking player squarely in the back. “I didn’t really see the whole thing, but I just saw them on their sideline and they kind of jumped,” LBCC quarterbacks coach Neo Aoga said. “Then I saw guys coming in Jesus Hernandez/Viking with flying kicks and jumping on Freshman wide receiver De’Quan Hampton cradles the ball in mid-stride as sophomore defensive back top of our linemen grabbing their Damar Rougely dives, missing the tackle. heads.” The ensuing chaos lasted for escorted to waiting buses by police. didn’t hold back in directing blame. comments to the guy on my sideseveral minutes. With hay makers After tempers subsided, none Aoga said “I’ve never seen any- line to tell the white hat, can you and helmets flying, the melee was of the Desert players would com- thing like this. It’s all about how guys get control out there? completely out of control. ment but Roadrunners coach Dean Desert has their discipline for their “One guy threw a punch out Finally, coaches and police were Dowty was clearly frustrated as he players, because there is none what- there he wasn’t thrown out or peable to get the players under con- paced in front of the bus. soever. You’re not supposed to get nalized or anything and I asked the trol. “It’s an embarrassment to both to the point where you have a brawl referee, how do you not see that?” Police confirmed no arrests teams. That’s embarrassing that The brawl marred a spectacwere made. two teams can’t play a game and “It’s an embarrassment to both ular performance by the Vikings, Viking coach Brett Peabody let it get out of control like that,” who finished the season with a teams. ” said, “When you see three of your Dowty said. 4-6 record. players being jumped by 50 guys, Peabody also was highly Peabody said “I was real-Dean Dowty Roadrunners Coach ly proud of our overall effort. I it’s hard to get overly upset at them critical of the game’s conclubecause those three guys were get- sion. thought our kids played a great ting beat up by 50. What are you “This is a sad and embarrassing like that.” all-around game. We really put a supposed to do let them sit there moment for J.C. football,” Peabody Both teams’ coaches say referees full game together,” and get their asses kicked?” said. allowed the physical play to get out LBCC scored virtually at-will on In the end, Viking players were As the crowd stood shocked at of hand. Both coaches blamed the its first few possessions and again escorted to a nearby classroom and the bedlam taking place on the field, other team’s players for cheap shots late in the game. With all Viking the Roadrunners shouted profani- LBCC coaches and players couldn’t levied at their players. starters pulled, Desert still couldn’t ties to the home crowd before being believe what they saw either ,but Dowty said “I made numerous contain the Viking offense.
The Vikes waited until the season’s final game to put on their best performance under Peabody. The lopsided affair was LBCC’s largest margin of victory of the season. Freshman quarterback Kenny Potter didn’t quite put up conference-player-of the-week numbers, but was still good enough to torch the Roadrunners’ secondary for more than 260 yards and three touchdowns. Potter’s preferred target was freshman Da’Quan Hampton. The 6-foot-4-inch, 212-pound wide-out hauled in 98 yards and two touchdowns on six receptions. Hampton said “The corners were playing soft and I realized it and took advantage of it. Did my job, read the routes, read them real good.” Hampton was frustrated when a lingering toe injury sidelined him early in the third quarter one touchdown shy of tying former Viking wide-out Trayvon Payne’s single season touchdown record of 13. Hampton said “When he tackled me, my toe got bent a certain way and it wasn’t supposed to flex that far. My coaches already said I’m done. I was two touchdowns away from breaking the record. I’m still a freshman so I have my sophomore year to come back faster, stronger.” Sophomore linebacker Cale Dester recorded 21 tackles, two for losses, and a sack. Dester said “We played our first complete game for the year. We played real solid.” “This guy, by the way, had his best game of the season tonight and it all started when ‘Adios Amigo’ got drop-kicked in the back by one of their players,” Peabody said.
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HOMECOMING
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Homecoming night
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ch-clearing brawl started after an LBCC player was tackled on the Desert sideline with 1:22 left in the game.
Royalty Viking fans react: crowned story from page 1 By Brittany Lieberman Co-News Editor Fans’ chants, cheers and school spirit filled Veteran Stadium at LBCC’s 2013 Homecoming football game, Saturday night, Nov. 16, where Vikes won the game, 55-10. Homecoming king and queen winners were announced during halftime. Raul Padilla Jr. was almost speechless when host Jalisa Garcia announced him king. “I’m shocked, I can’t stop smiling,” Padilla said. Queen Elisa Castillo said, “Both of our clubs won last year, so it feels like we’re carrying on a tradition.” Fayetta Carter, 54, a nursing administration major, said she had no doubt the Vikes would win. “I saw the team working out one day and thought, oh yeah, they’re gonna win!” Carter said. Donna Scoggins, mother of offensive lineman Patrick Scoggins, said, “We were closer to El Camino College, but decided on LBCC after hearing about Coach (Brett) Peabody. He is very happy here.” Elisabeth De Leon, wife of assistant coach Wilder De Leon, sold raffle tickets to benefit the football program. “We have been selling programs and raffle tickets for the past four weeks. The prize is a 42-inch 3-D LED flat-screen TV,” De Leon said Bakr Alduhaim/Viking Raul Padilla and Elisa Castillo are crowned Homecoming king and queen during halftime of the Nov. 16 football game.
Elizabeth Cheruto/Viking Fans stand and cheer as the Vikings football team takes the field for Homecoming. The Vikings beat Desert, 55-10.
“Three of our guys were on Desert’s sideline and were getting shoved. They were getting jumped, and we weren’t just gonna let that happen,” Macgillivray said. Michelle Kelpers, a cousin of Viking wide receiver Jeremy Villa, said, “It was just overall bad sportsmanship and shouldn’t have happened.”
Marshall Jones, 19, a child development major, said, “They (Desert) were just mad they lost. They didn’t have to take their anger out on us.” Maria Menza, 18, a psychology major, said, “It was unexpected and uncalled for. It was a fair win and got way out of hand.”
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27-2 record, 7-0 in conference, 2013 state champions
Historic season ends with a splash
William Martin/Viking TRY FOR NINE: Viking attacker Marino Fatovic, dark cap, shoots for a goal against Diablo Valley on Friday, Nov. 22. The LBCC Vikings won, 8-4, to advance to the finals, Saturday, Nov. 23. The Vikes defeated the Rustlers of Golden West, 11-9, in overtime to secure the state championship.
By William Martin Video Editor With only three returning sophomores, the LBCC men’s water polo team started the season as strangers, but finished it as friends, but most importantly, as champions. Freshman attacker Ikko Saito and freshman goalie Lazar Andric’s efforts carried the Vikings at the California Community College Athletic Association championship in an epic 11-9 overtime victory, defeating the defending champs Golden West on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Riverside City College. Andric made 18 saves in the championship game, which was a season high for the “Montenegrin Manimal” and gave him the tournament’s Most Valuable Player honors. Two of his saves came in critical moments of the game when he made huge stops against five-meter penalty shots to keep the Vikings in the game. Saito’s offensive fury continued as he hammered in a game-high five goals. He scored nine of the Vikings’ 19 total goals during the two games of the championship
weekend. The title was LBCC’s ninth. The win extended the team’s impressive streak to 20 straight victories and extinguished Golden West’s run for its third straight state title. It was the fifth meeting for the rivals this season and second in two weeks. LBCC dominated Golden West, 4-1, on the season series, giving Golden West its only four losses this season. After the win, Viking coach Chris Oeding was named State Coach of the Year. LBCC’s Saito, Andric and freshman Blake Grove were named to the All-State Tournament team. Friday, Nov. 22, LBCC faced off against Diablo Valley, the second seed from the northern division in the tournament. Oeding called the semi-final game “sloppy but effective,” for the 8-4 win. The gritty win showed LBCC’s superiority on defense against the over-matched Diablo Valley team, having stopped them on numerous chances with excluded Vikings out of the match. Andric had eight saves Friday and had a total of 26 for the weekend.
Women poloists fall By William Martin Video Editor
The LBCC women’s water polo season ended after losing to rival Mt. San Antonio College in the South Coast Conference championship game, Saturday Nov. 9, snapping a four-game winning streak in an 8-7 thriller. It was a down year for the Vikes, finishing with a losing record of 13-16. The win streak that ended came off an embarrassing winless Battle of the Beach tournament
performance at home Oct. 25-26. LBCC got back on track, routing Rio Hondo and East Los Angeles College in a double-header Oct. 30. First, its potent attack was on display defeating Rio Hondo, 21-8, and then showing off its defensive prowess, holding East L.A. to only two goals while netting 17. Those two big conference wins elevated its standing headed to the conference tournament. After beating Trade Tech, 15-6, LBCC faced Chaffey in the semis, winning, 6-5, before losing to Mt. SAC in the finals, 8-7.
William Martin/Viking VICTORY: Goalkeeper Lazar Andric and attacker Ian Reyes celebrate after LBCC defeated Diablo Valley on Friday, Nov. 22 in Riverside.
It was the first time that the Vikings were able to win the regional, conference, and state championships in the same season. Freshman attacker Jack Ellinthorpe said, “We knew that if we played our game, we would win. The challenge was focusing on us and playing our style of game.”
LBCC shows a style that is hard-nosed with a solid team defensive effort that assists an already stout goalkeeper in Andric. The Vikings’ offensive strategy moves the ball and looks for open shots. LBCC finished its season with an overall record of 27-2, going a perfect 7-0 in conference play.
Men’s hoops season starts with a loss By John Broadway Staff Writer
The LBCC men’s basketball team started its season on Nov. 7 at the Desert Tip-Off Tournament in Glendale, Ariz. They went 1-2, starting with a loss against Glendale, 109-103. Although LBCC lost, it exhibited strong offense by putting up more than 100 points and shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range. Sophomore Kristien Owens had an outstanding game, record-
ing a double-double: 27 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field In the next game, they faced Desert on Nov. 8, winning, 8877. The players didn’t have much time to celebrate the win because the next day they were blown out by San Bernardino, 97-66, to wrap up the tournament. The offensive efficiency that the Vikings had in the first game was not there against San Bernardino. LBCC had a bad shooting percentage all the way around : a field goal percentage of 33.3,
3-point percentage of 20 and their free-throw percentage was 69.7. “I don’t know what happened to us during that game,” sophomore guard Brandon Moore said. “With the first two games we were very efficient on offense but things just weren’t clicking for us against San Bernardino. “It just wasn’t our night, our shots weren’t going in. On nights like those we have to make sure we turn our defensive intensity up and get as much ball movement as possible on offense so that we can find a hot hand.”
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November 27, 2013
Cerritos edges Vikes in playoffs
7-7-8 LBCC soccer fall, 2-1, in first round as teams meet 3rd time.
Volleyball season ends By Max Ward Sports Editor
By Brittany Lieberman Co-News Editor The LBCC men’s soccer team travelled to face rival Cerritos on Saturday, Nov. 23, in the first round of the Southern California regional playoffs and fell short, 2-1. LBCC student Carolina Carrillo, 19, a dentistry major, said, “They played a good game, I’m proud of them. Shout out to the goalie, Kifi (Cabrera), for doing a great job.” Cabrera made six saves on eight shots. Defender Robert Burgos scored the Vikings’ only goal of the game. The 7-7-8 Vikes met with Cerritos twice this season prior to the playoff. Cerritos won the first matchup at home, 2-1, and tied
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Brittany Lieberman/ Viking HEADS UP: Fighting for the ball, forward Jesse Hernandez battles with a Cerritos defender.
the second at LBCC, 1-1. Jean-Claude Locoh, LBCC assistant coach, said, “This is one of the best teams I’ve seen in six years. Being a rival with Cerritos
we should have beaten them, but we’re only going to get better. This team has a good future.” Omar Idrissa, 32, a criminal justice major said, “We missed a
couple chances, but it’s part of the game. I give Kifi a lot of credit. Overall this game was definitely worth the $10 admission.”
Former Viking player from 2003-2004 Jessie Petzolt said, “It feels great. It’s just like old times.” Although the game was off to a late start, present and past Vikings gathered in the outfield with enthusiasm as current head coach Melissa Angel introduced the alumni one by one. Other familiar faces were present; former coach of 10 years, Shelley McCall, and former as-
sistant coach Jack Hutchinson also joined to play in this friendly game. Alumna Julie Mejia, who played in 2001-2002, Mondaye Bernal, 2000-2001 and McCall offered words of wisdom to the current team before taking the field for the friendly slow-pitch game. Both teams had a players from the current Viking softball team to even out the roster.
The game lasted seven innings and by the bottom of the 4th, the home team on the first base side was up 7-2. The score was 7-3 at the top of the 7th inning, when Viking alumna and 2001-2002 left-fielder, Jill Calhoun hit an earth-shattering 3-run home run, solidifying the home team’s win at 10-3. The former players who participated in the event were;
The women’s volleyball season has officially come to a close. The Vikings finished with an overall record of 11-12 and 8-6 in conference, qualifying them for a fourth place finish in the South Coast Conference. LBCC concluded its season winning the last four games, three of which were sweeps against inner-conference rivals LA Harbor, LA Trade-Tech and East Los Angeles. Sophomore setter Melissa Yepez and sophomore leftback Lauren Moreno both received All-South Coast Conference First Team honors. Vikings coach Suzie Witmer said, “We finished our season very strong. I am really happy that our players continued to improve throughout the season. We had a lot of fun.”
Former LBCC softball players gather for an exhibition game By Katie Cortez Staff Writer
Fourteen former Viking softball players took the field in an alumni game at LAC on Saturday, Nov. 23. Players from as far back as 1998 were able to relive old memories and past games as they battled against former other Viking players.
1998-2000: Kim Fisdule 2000-2001: Tracy Bramsco 2000-2002: Mondaye Bernard Jill Calhoun and Jackie Sepulveda 2000-2003: Yvette Gonzalez 2001-2002: Jand Julia Mejia 2002-2003: Neishell Williams 2003-2004: Jessi Petzolt 2008-2009: Rose Vargas 2006-2009: Jennifer Gonzalez and Vanessa Samudio 2007-2010: Raelene Saldana 2009-2011: Molly McDougall
Vikes lose in extra time
Women’s soccer team fights through the rain, but loses, 1-0, to Saddleback. By Max Ward Sports Editor
The LBCC women’s soccer season has come to a conclusion following a 1-0 playoff loss against the Saddleback Gauchos on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Vikings finished their season 12-6-2 overall and 8-4-2 in conference. The team’s mediocre record qualified them for an atlarge bid in the Southern California Regional Playoffs as the No. 17 seed. The accomplishment marked the third consecutive playoff appearance for the Vikes and the 13th in 14 seasons. LBCC fought vigorously in the rain against the No. 16 seeded Gauchos to keep their season alive at Junipero Serra High School in San Juan Capistrano. The Vikes season came to an abrupt end following a penalty kick in the opening minute of extra time from Saddleback’s Emily Winkelmann. The kick immediately followed what LBCC coach Alex Camargo and most fans referred to as a controversial handball call. Long Beach started the match strong and set the game tempo by
controlling the ball for the majority of the first half. Despite the Vikings playing without their whole defensive line, the team held its opponent to zero shots on goal in the first half. The Gauchos rebounded off a poor first half and came out strong in the last 45 minutes of play. Fatigue was a factor for the Vikings as they were unable to control the Gauchos on both sides of the ball as they did in the first half. Camargo said, “Being without Riley Anderson, Naomi Vasquez and Sydney Castillo due to injuries really hurt us in the end.” The only goal of the game came in the first minute of extended injury time. Saddleback’s game-winning goal came after a series of unfortunate events for the Vikings. Saddleback’s Kathryn Kazzi sent a cross pass, which deflected off LBCC goalkeeper Karen Nuno and began to head for the net. Before the ball entered the goal, a Viking defender attempted to stop the ball and was called for an illegal hand ball. The call set up Winkelmann with an opportunity at a penalty kick, which she sailed past a lunging Nuno. Camargo said, “I’m really proud of my players. We fought through so much, but still had a really fun season.” The LBCC women’s soccer team finished their season 12-7-2 and third in the South Coast Conference with a record of 8-4-2.
CALENDAR
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Thursday, Nov. 28 - Friday, Nov. 29 College closed - Thanksgiving holiday break
REGISTRATION
Winter intersession and extension courses 16-week course taught at a fast pace. Four-week and five-week sessions are offered between Fall and Spring semesters. Classes begin the week of Jan. 6. The four-week session ends Jan. 31, and the five-week session ends Feb 7. Financial Aid and Winter Intersession and extension courses Pell disbursement No Pell disbursement for the Winter intersession or extension courses will be made. Students planning on taking a course in the Winter should plan ahead if they receive a second Fall disbursement. Units taken during the intersession will be counted toward Spring semester enrollment for LBCC students. Book grants Money is available for Financial Aid students with an unmet need to receive assistance with purchasing books for Winter intersession or extension courses. $150 per qualifying student. CONCERTS
Sunday, Dec. 8 The performing arts department and ASB will present “Sounds of the Season” featuring the LBCC wind ensemble, brass ensemble, saxophone quartet and the Beach City symphonic band at 2 p.m. in the LAC Auditorium. Conducted by Brian Hamilton, the concert will also feature a special performance by the Band of the California Battalion with guest conductor and former Dean Gary Scott. General admission is $10 and $5 for students, employees, senior citizens. Parking will be free in lots D, E & F.
Through Monday, Dec. 2 CARE program in need of donations The CARE program of LBCC needs free hygienic samples. The students are single parents who are not able to provide for themselves for the holidays. They would benefit from donation to be received through Dec. 2. Donation samples include shampoos and conditioners, lotions, soaps, candles, scrubs and masques and hair products. Other items may be dropped off at LAC A1135 or the PCC MD 116. The contribution is tax deductible and a letter can be provided for use. The CARE program assists students who are low-income single parents to achieve their educational goals. The program supports students in making their transition from welfare to work. For more information on CARE, Contact Deborah Boyle, CARE program specialist, at (562) 938-4088. Saturday, Nov. 30. CSU and U.C. transfer deadline The Fall 2014 priority filing deadline for CSU and U.C. transfer is Nov. 30. Many CSU and U.C. campuses will not extend their application filing period beyond the date. Fall 2014 CSU and U.C. transfer students are to complete their applications before the deadline. Students can receive application assistance, such as information on the university application workshops and application assistance labs, by calling or visiting the transfer and career centers. Contact LAC (562)938-4670 in A1097 or PCC (562)938-3910 in MD132 CSU Application Link: csumentor.edu U.C. application link: universityofcalifornia.edu/apply LIBRARY
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November 27, 2013
ATTENTION
Bakr Alduhaim/Viking More than 30 students practice in squads to get acclimated wearing full uniforms and protective head gear at Veterans Stadium on Friday, Nov. 22. After becoming sworn police officers at graduation Thursday, Dec. 5, the officers will be assigned to a training officer for a year until they complete the probationary period. LBCC joined forces with the Long Beach Police Academy to offer the first academy course on campus in four years. A second 15- week course is planned to begin in June.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT TESTING
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Nominations for student success awards by 5 p.m. The college wants to recognize employees who are helping the students succeed with the student success award. Students may nominate the person who has done the most to help them be successful. Details may be found at lbcc.edu/SuccessAwards/
Students who need to take an open testing session may show up between the dates and times indicated on the college website. Students may complete the full assessment (reading, English or math) or math or reading individually for untimed tests. To attend an individual English essay 40-minute or chemistry 45-minute test, they may make an appointment at LAC A1040 or call (562) 9384049 or at PCC LL206 or call (562) 938-3270.
For more information, contact the Office of Community Relations and Marketing at (562) 938-4353 or (562) 9384846. Thursday, Dec. 5 $1 book sale to benefit the English Majors and Minor Club on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from noon-2 p.m. in front of the A Building at the LAC. Through Thursday, Dec. 5 Faculty exhibition at the art gallery Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 6 p.m-7:30p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Parking is available for a $1 fee anytime in Lots C, D, E, F in unmarked slots.
SPORTS
Wednesday, Nov. 27 Men’s basketball at Cypress at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Women’s basketball at TBA Saturday, Dec. 7 3-on-3 basketball tournament. $3 opportunity drawing for L.A Clippers tickets. $60 per team to the winning team. At Hall of Champions Gymnasium from 8 a.m.-noon. Free refreshment for players Contact Rodrick Daniels (562) 704-9879 or email Daapstudentorganization@ yahoo.com
SPRING SEMESTER
Spring semester Feb. 3-June 4 Through Jan. 10 Priority appointments in student self-service center for new and returning applicants Dec. 2-Jan. 17 Online priority registration Jan. 10 Last day to apply for priority online registration Jan. 18-26 No registration Jan. 21 Last day to pay online by 10 p.m. or in person by 4 p.m. Jan. 27-31 Open registration Feb. 3-7 Late registration permission number required for classes that begin the week of Feb. 3. Must be used by the deadlines. For assistance, students may visit enrollment services before the deadline Feb. 28 Last day to apply for Spring 2014 graduation by noon Information for either campus, call (562) 938-4111 or (562) 9384353
OPINION
November 27, 2013
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EDITORIAL
Homecoming brawl casts shame on team Fight at football game threatens program and calls for disciplinary measures.
Discussion of the Homecoming game melee has been beaten to a pulp. But what hasn’t been talked about is how things unraveled so easily and what it means for future Viking sports games. While the backbone of football is built on aggression and confrontation, College of the Desert players were overzealous in their smack-talk and rough play from the start. Viking Coach Brett Peabody noticed the situation mid-game and said he wasn’t sure both teams shaking hands at the end would be a smart idea. Desert officials should have tightened the reins and reinforced good character and sportsmanship. Unfortunately the dispute overshadowed
the Vikes 55-10 win. LBCC Athletic Director Joe Cascio said the department has identified several student-athletes who will be recommended for disciplinary action. Cascio said they “will assist the Southern California Football Association in their investigation, and will make sure nothing like this happens again at LBCC.” With only one police car present and back-up cars arriving at the brawl’s end, it’s hard to see what police could have done. Coaches and officials from both sides made good but futile attempts to stop the mobs of players from leaving the benches. The fight could have been a non-issue if referees reacted promptly, instead of waiting for it to simmer out by itself. Community College athletic rules need to be reinforced and taken seriously by everyone involved. LBCC actively looks to avoid violence and crime and stints like this only promote it.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Second-hand danger I would like to know from students and employees at LBCC what they think if a law made it illegal to smoke inside a vehicle when a minor is present. Would it be a law they support or would it be a law they do not support? Second-hand smoke affects everyone who is surrounded by smoke. Usually a non-smoker would get away from the smoker or ask that individual politely if he or she can put out the cigarette. But what happens when an adult is smoking a cigar and a child is present inside a vehicle?
That child is stuck inside that vehicle breathing in nicotine and other toxic chemicals. Second-hand smoke is known to cause cancer and other diseases. Laws are created to protect people. Therefore, I believe a law should prohibit any adult smoking inside a vehicle when a minor is present. If someone decides to break the laws that individual would receive a fine for endangering the child’s health. Danny Martinez Criminal justice major
Braxton Moore/ Viking
Luckily the Pop Warner youth football players and cheerleaders left minutes before the fight broke out, preventing exposure to the
by Tonia Ciancanelli Editor in Chief I would like to cast an advisory vote that the student trustee should have an official vote on the Board of Trustees. When an agenda item is called to a vote, each Board member’s position affects the outcome. Each vote counts, except the student trustee’s. The student trustee is supposed to be the official elected
What is your favorite part about the holidays? Compiled by Braxton Moore and Madison Salter on Monday, Nov. 25 on the LAC
Jose Contreras, 28,
film major
business major
“Spending time with family. This year I might visit family out of state.”
“The time off, to regroup and plan for next year. It also means catching up with family.”
OPINION
Karina Delgadillo, 23, nursing major
“The food. Tamales. Mexican food is all good.”
voice of the entire student body and not recognizing the vote means not recognizing the voice of more than 28,000 students. I do not understand the purpose of a non-voting member. With an advisory vote, the Board is basically saying, “We value your opinion, but not enough to where we would allow it to impact the outcome of ours.” Additionally, to even be granted the opportunity to cast the uninfluential vote, the student trust-
Rene Perez, 21,
undeclared major
animation major
“The family and the things we do. We play kickball.”
“Traveling. The overall feeling and atmosphere around Christmas is great.”
Sylvana Uribe, 18, journalism major
“Just getting together with family and having time off from school.”
ee must make a request with the Board president. While each Community College may grant the advisory option, they are not required to do so. In fact, our student trustee is quite fortunate because some colleges silence the students’ voice by not allowing an advisory vote at all. However, if I were serving on the Board while grappling with the same issues as all the other Board members, I would expect my opinion and vote to hold the same significance.
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Diana Nunez, 18,
drive shifts from winning the game to attempting to seriously hurt another person, there’s a problem.
Advisory vote silences student voice
CITY VIEWS
Mike Baley, 21,
chaos. The barbaric truth is that, in the world of sports, fans love a good fight. But when a player’s
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Calleb Ellis/Viking Dressed as Batgirl, Tiffany Moeung, 24, a creative writing major at LBCC, explores the convention floor with her fellow comic book character cosplayers.
By Eliza de la Flor Copy Editor Batgirl, flanked by Red Hood and Nightwing, smiled broadly as she received her custom artwork in the bustling basement of the Long Beach Convention Center, which served as Artist Alley for the fifth Annual Long Beach Horror and Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24. At the risk of revealing her secret identity, Batgirl was in fact Tiffany Moeung, 24, creative writing major at LBCC. She was attending her first comic con with LBCC alumni Jon Meas, dressed as Red Hood, and a man who identified as “Fry” dressed as Nightwing. All three wore home-crafted costumes. Moeung said she attended as a fangirl and as an aspiring writer. “I came here to see people who have inspired me and to find new people to inspire me. I get ‘into the scene’ as a writer and a fan. This was my first con and my first time making a costume. It’s awesome.” Fellow first-time attendee Fry agreed, describing the Comic Con as an “epic place.”
Braxton Moore/Viking Illustrator Jim Mahfood sketches a portrait of comic book character Tank Girl at the Artist Alley of the Long Beach Comic and Horror Convention.
The trio were in good costumed com- Nieves is an artist who often exhibits at pany at the convention. Views in any di- conventions, but when it comes to Long rection might afford a glimpse of vampires, Beach, he said, “I won’t exhibit because I comic book heroes and villains, Star Wars love working it. At other shows, I have a tastorm troopers, video game characters and ble. Here, I get to walk around and I get to unicorns. see so many comic pros and hang out and Cult fan followings were reflected by an catch up.” Edward Scissorhands costume and several While popular, costumes were in no portrayals of Xena, Warrior Princess. The way a requirement at the event. Fans of all rising steampunk trend ages and allegiances were preswas evidenced in attire ent. Families and groups displaying, for examof friends gathered to see ple, cogs and Victhe art they bond over. “It reminds me of torian-era fashions Artists of all aspects of earlier times for simultaneously. comics and horror were cons.” Dressing up as a present, from visual artists -Izobel Freeman character at a comto voice actors. Many Con visitor ic and horror conwere happy to interact vention is a popwith fans for a photo and ular practice known as even a chat. “cosplay” and participants Crispin Freeman, a voice often pose with other fans or re-enact actor known for his prolific work in anscenes for fun. Many participants described ime, hung out with a group of fans after his it as a great way to meet one another. voice acting workshop on Saturday. “OfElsewhere in Artist Alley, David Nieves, ten fans want interaction about characters an LBCC film, radio and television major, and shows and I’m happy to ‘geek out’ with was preparing to film live interviews for them about content,” he said. the national comic news site Comic Vine. Izobel Freeman, Crispin’s wife, also
works in the animation industry and commented on what they both feel is the friendly ambience of the convention, saying, “This particular con is really comfortable. It’s a nice size, so everyone can get to know each other. It reminds me of earlier times for cons that are huge now.” Other opportunities for artist interaction included Q-and-A panels, Star Wars origami, dedicated sketches, live-art creation and a chance for kids to be drawn into a comic book. On Sunday, four fans were selected to be part of a pitch to studios for the prospective pop-up game show “Last Fan Standing.” The cosplaying competitors were pitted against each other in elimination rounds involving trivia, a scavenger hunt and a final physical challenge. Nieves said he started volunteering for the convention about three years ago. Since he lives locally, he said he would simply stay as long as he was needed. A show manager took notice and Nieves was hired. “My experience from LBCC in radio and TV programming helped me a lot. I wouldn’t be able to do this, film these live interviews, without it.”
Caleb Ellis/Viking LBCC alumnus and self-published paranormal author Neo Edmund autographs copies of his new book, “A Tale of Red Riding, Rise of the Werewolf Huntress.” Edward Mahurien/Viking A convention cosplayer dressed as the anime character Goku from the series Dragonball Z elicits amused looks from people on the streets outside the convention center.