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December 10, 2014
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‘Messiah’ and ‘Holiday Delight’ scheduled at LAC on Dec. 13 and 14.
LBCC’s Oakley discusses the College Promise with President Obama.
By Tyisha Ali Staff Writer Joy to the college was the theme Dec. 6 and 7 and it will continue Dec. 13 and 14 as the LBCC preforming arts departments brings in the holiday cheers with Winter concerts. On Saturday, Dec. 6, the LBCC jazz ensemble presented “In a Mellow Tone,” which was the first big performance directed by Patrick Sheng and Anne Walsh since the music program suffered budget cuts over a year ago. New professor Sheng said, “It has been a great semester. I have worked with really great students and the band has worked really hard.” On Sunday, Dec. 7, the wind ensemble presented the “Folk Music Holiday” directed by Brian Hamilton. Tianna Collings, 19, a music major, said, “If I had to rate our performance, we did well. I feel when the audience says they enjoyed it, then it was a really great show. And they seem to have liked it.” Bryan Baker, 18, a jazz studies major, who performed in the
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Darel James/Viking MERRY MUSIC: Conductor and director of orchestral studies Marshall Fulbright leads the LBCC symphony orchestra during rehearsal on the LAC. The orchestra is preparing for its holiday concert in the LAC Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
jazz and wind ensemble, said, be performing “Handel’s Messiah” at $10 for general admission and “Each time I played, I was equal- on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. $5 for students, employees and sely fulfilled with our pernior citizens. formance because I feel “I feel like I was able to connect emoAt the door, general adlike all of the hard work mission is $12 and $7 for tionally with the audience.” during our rehearsals students, employees and paid off and I was able -Bryan Baker senior citizens. Purchases Jazz studies major may be made at lbcc.edu/ to connect emotionally with the audience.” tdf at 1 (800) 811-4111. The Director Skye Angulo and the Handel’s Messiah and the Hol- theater box office will be open one preforming arts department will iday Delight tickets are on presale hour prior to the performance.
Magnificent seven Vikings chosen VIKING AWARD
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Seven students recieved the Viking Award, the highest award given by the college, on Tuesday Dec. 2. Students who recieved the award were Arieel Alcaraz, Amelia Bolton, Grant Cook, Lila Lemerond, Denisha Parker, Dwayne Phillips and Ronald Qualls. Parker, 42, a communications and fire science major, said, “I am truly honored. This was my toughest semester yet and I didn’t know if I was going to be able to make it through.” Parker also said she was inducted into the honor society Phi Theta Kappa and plans to transfer to UCLA for a master’s in occupational health and safety.
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LBCC President Eloy Oakley and two local educations leaders met at the White House on Thursday, Dec. 4, with President Barack Obama to discuss the Long Beach College Promise in connection with the College Opportunity Day of Action. The first College Day of Action was in January when more than 130 college presidents and education leaders from the nation met at the White House to discuss commitments to expand college opportunity. In efforts to expand equal opportunity for students, particularly low-income or minority groups, education leaders will work together to increase the amount of students entering and graduating college. Oakley was accompanied by Cal State Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley and Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser. Oakley described the event as “memorable” in an interview. “We are leading the change for the nation, seamless education can be achieved through the different levels of collaboration in education. This program is different because it is owned by the entire community. “President Obama understands the steps as to how his administration will support the program.” Oakley went on to say how it was memorable and a pleasure meeting the president for the second time. They met in 2010. In a press release, Steinhauser said, “It’s a great honor to be invited to the White House College Opportunity Summit to share what’s working in Long Beach schools.”
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ue receiving a student discount, students must apply and have their TAP card before Feb. 8. When applying for the pass, students must send in a photo with their application. In addition a student must show proof of enrollment by showing a current registration fee with a computer printout of their classes. To qualify for the pass, an undergrad student must have at least 12 units while a grad student only needs eight. A student, Courtney Hogg said, “I’m not sure I like this new TAP card and it’s policies, it makes it harder for me to get a pass now.” For more information on discounts or to reach the Long Beach Transit, people may call (562) 591-2301 or visit lbtransit. com.
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Brittany Lieberman/Viking Kenneth Jones, former ASB Cabinet member and Spring 2013 Viking Award winner accepts an award during the Student Life Awards at the Grand banquet hall on Wednesday, Dec. 3. president from page
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The three education leaders discussed the collaborative efforts they will use to prepare and ease the path for college and to graduation for students. Some main points in the meeting Thursday included building sustainable collaborations in communities with K-12 and higher education partnerships and support-
ing colleges to work together to improve persistence and increase college completion rates. The event follows measures like the Long Beach College Promise Act that was passed by California Gov. Jerry Brown in October 2011. The Long Beach College Promise was first signed in 2008 by leaders in the Long Beach area and it was designed to improve college preparation, access and completion for members of the greater
Long Beach Community, according to the Promise website. In all, 5,600 high school graduates have benefited from free enrollment at LBCC and Cal State to prepare student for success in college. LongBeachcollegepromise.org provides more information.
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On February 8, 2015, Long Beach Transit will no longer sell paper bus passes. Students who use the LBT system need to upgrade to a plastic ‘transit access pass’ card, or TAP card, by Feb. 8, 2015. The card allows students to effortlessly tap the card on any LBT transportation vehicle. The process can take up to eight weeks, according to lbtransit.com. LBCC students receive a $25 discount on the 30 day pass, which is normally $65. To contin-
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Corps. The dedication that Garcia had went beyond the LBCC landAlfred Garcia, a Viking whose scaping. He was also the field good judgment and commitment manager for Redondo Sunset enriched the landscape at LBCC, baseball and softball at Alta Vista died Friday, Nov. 21, after suffer- Park in Redondo Beach. ing a brain aneurysm. In a letter to families, ChrisOver the last topher McCauley, few years, Garcia president of Redonused his skill set in do Sunset baseball, plant science and said, “We are so horticulture to imgrateful and thankprove the landscape ful for all of his efof LBCC where forts over the years. he worked as the The position was grounds and transheld by him because portation supervihe simply enjoyed sor. taking care of the It was in his fields. We mourn nature to help inthe loss of a truly stinctively with the great man.” Alfred Garcia purpose of creating Garcia graduated positive results. from Cal Poly Pomona, LBCC President Eloy Oakley where he earned a degree in hordescribed him as a “wonderful ticulture. Co-worker Elizabeth example of a true Viking” in an Cannata recalls Garcia as being interview: professional, loving and kind. “Alfred was a great friend and “I will continue to pray for he always looked to help out in you all as you grieve the loss of any way he could at LBCC. In your beloved husband and fafact, he called me just a while ago ther,” Cannata wrote on the guest to congratulate me on my recent book online. appointment. We are going to A funeral Mass was conductmiss him very much here.” ed Saturday Nov. 29, at the St. Garcia maintained the LAC Lawrence Martyr church in Reand renovated areas like the Front dondo Beach. Quad. People who wish to make a He is survived by his wife donation to the Garcia Family Roslinda and children Andrew, Fund or the LBCC Foundation Daniel and Natalie. Garcia served mail code B-12, 4901 E. Carson as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine St., Long Beach 90808.
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Rallying for Mexico victims By Samwell Favela Contributing Writer
“What if the government kidnapped and killed 43 LBCC students?” Ryan Shepard, an urban regional planning major who plans to graduate next semester, posed the question to students passing in front of the A Building on Carson Street on Thursday, Nov. 20. Across America and in Mexico, many are protesting for justice after the disappearance of 43 students from college in Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. The 43 male students were on their way to a protest in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, when police stopped them, ordered by Iguala’s mayor Jose Luis Abarca. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, authorities say Iguala police handed the students over to drug-gang members who killed them, burned the bodies and dumped the remains in the river. The incident in Iguala expanded to the injustices going on in Mexico. Protests broke out all over the country after the mass killings. Shepard said, “Recently at the Public Square, protesters tried to gain entry and ended up burning the capitol door, which is like the White House for Mexico.” On Saturday, Nov. 8, protesters set fire to the door at the National Palace, causing Mexican
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Samwell Favela/Viking SOCIAL MEDIA: Ryan Shepard, an urban regional planning major, holds his sign in an attempt to bring Mexico’s issues closer to home for LBCC students on Thursday, Nov. 20. Shepard encouraged students to visit the hashtag ‘ayotzinapa’ on their smart phones for more information on the subject.
President Enrique Pena Nieto University in 1970 and the stu- the arrest of the mayor of Iguala to publicly comment, “You can’t dents at U.C. Davis being pep- and his wife and the resignation demand justice while acting with per-sprayed in 2011 were men- of the governor of Guerrero, Anviolence.” tioned by Shepard. gel Aguirre Rivero. Shepard said, “I want- “I wanted to come here and make it perA press conference ed to come here and make was conducted Nov. 7 it personal to get people sonal. What if this were 43 LBCC students?” by Mexican Attorney to start to think that his-Ryan Shepard General Jesus Murillo torically college students Protester Karma, who said several have been oppressed by bags containing human the government. What if this were “We have to protest for each remains have been found in a riv43 LBCC students?” other,” he said. er in Cocula, Guerrero, Mexico, The four students protesting The protesting and attacks on which could possibly be the 43 the Vietnam War at Kent State government buildings have led to missing students.
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Amelia Bolton, 19, film and television major, said she was happily surprised. “My mother, Camille Mize, won when she was a student here so it felt very special to follow in her footsteps.” Grant Cook, an engineering major, said, “We were all told that the dean of student discipline was coming in on their day off. I thought we were in trouble,” Cook said Qualls, 23, a biology major and a member of PNK, formerly Ladies of ISIS, said, “It feels really good to finally make it to the top.” Qualls said he plans to transfer to Cal State LB. Phillips, 35, a radio and television major and general manager for LBCC radio station KLBC, said, “I don’t do it for the awards. I just love covering sports for television, radio and the newspaper.” Alcaraz, 23, a journalism major, said she recieved an email from administration asking for student advice on an issue, and to meet in the Nordic Lounge. “They called my name first, I was so shocked,” Alcaraz said. Lemerond could not be reached for comment. Recipients will be honored at the ASB Cabinet breakfast banquet on Friday, Dec. 10, at the the Grand event hall.
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Astronomers lead tour of the universe By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer
Darel James/Viking FUNCTIONAL ART: Jose Romo, 19, nursing and kinesiology major, browses assorted ceramics during the Club D’Art holiday ceramic sale at the LAC on Monday, Dec. 1.
billion years later, some of these stars are dying. Betelqeuse is a good example. This star will go supernova,” she said “That means it will explode. The only question is when. It could happen at any time or it could take a hundred thousand years.” Kadakia revealed the night sky over the college, showing the stars as people see them and the outlines, drawn by ancient scholars, making up the constellations.
Kadakia said. “Cannis Major and Minor are considered to be the dogs of Jupiter.” Lights dimmed to an eerie Fredericks said, “The constelglow covering the domed ceillation of Gemini stands near Caning of the planetarium on the nis Major. The Geminid meteor LAC, Friday, Dec 5, as astronomy shower commenced on Dec. 5 beprofessors Amy Fredericks and ginning at 9 p.m. and ending at 11 Shimonee Kadakia took the aup.m. Observing a shower of medience back to the origin of the teors is like looking at snowflakes Universe. as they pass by your car when you “Peering deep into space and are driving down the highway. back into time, we find an enor“When we connect all the mous explosion occurred that meteor trails, we see they “In the first 300,000 years of the originate from the constelbegan our universe called the ‘Big Bang.’” Kadakia said. “In life of our universe, there was no lation Gemini. Our planet is the first 300,000 years of the mater. Everything was hydrogen moving in that direction in its life of our universe, there was orbit and passing through the no mater. Everything was hy- or helium.” debris field of a comet tail, so drogen or helium. Then natural -Shimonee Kadakia the meteors looks like driving forces began squeezing gasses Astronomy Professor through a snowstorm on the to form suns.” freeway.” Kadakia said. During the 20-minute preMoving the pointer to a star “See Cassiopia, there is a hazy sentation, 65 student visitors and cluster, she said, “Can you see place in the constellation that guests of the planetarium seemed ‘Orion’s Veil?’ This is a star nurs- is not a star. It is the galaxy Anto fly through luminescent gas ery where new stars are being dromeda, made up of billions of clouds becoming stars and gal- formed. Cannis Major is usually stars. This is the only galaxy obaxies with stomach-churning visible in Long Beach. Five stars servable to the naked eye.” Fredtwists and bends as the universe very roughly make the shape of a ericks said. “The Planetarium expanded and finally reached its three legged-dog. Cannis Minor will offer its next show when the present size. requires more imagination, being Spring semester commences in Fredericks added, “Now, 12 composed simply of two stars.” February.”
Club D’Art sells Scientist discuss historic ceramic projects landing on distant comet
By Darel James Staff Writer
Hand crafted ceramics by Club D’Art at LBCC were on sale for students, employees and visitors at the LAC Monday, Dec. 1 and Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The numerous art pieces consisting of ceramic mugs, plates, miniature vases and cups were all student made and were on display in front ofbuildings A and K. Club D’Art president and fine arts major Nancy Morales, 22, said, “It was a great turnout of students. Some people didn’t know much about the art club at first. The sale is also helped us get our name out.” Club’D art is a LBCC based organization focused on helping student artists share and promote their work. The club also discusses various art related top-
ics and ways to succeed in ther field.” The club is returning after its previous Summer semester disbandment. Club members came together and organized the sale as ways to promote, present and raise funds for the clubs re-installment. Art major Jamiel St. Clair, 20, said, “We have to rebuild because most members from the previous club have moved on. We’re now responsible to get things back up and running.” Students were able to shop for a possible holiday gift and at the same time help the club raise money for field trips and events.” Computer science major Jose Vargas, 19, said, “Even though everything is very cheap, I still value it because it’s art and took time to make. They also make great Christmas presents.”
By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer
On November 1, millions of miles from earth, the American space probe “Rosetta” began orbiting A dark, irregularly shaped object of great age, named Comet Churyumob-Gerasimenko.Astronomy Professor Amy Fredericks said, “It’s as dark as coal. Pictures have to be enhanced to see.” A fter establishing itself in a stable obit earlier this month, scientists on earth gave Rosetta the order to send a lander called Philos to the comet’s craggy surface. “They had trouble with the harpoons.” said Fredericks, regarding anchoring hooks designed to stabilize the lander. “It bounced a few times, then the batteries ran out of power.” Philos landed in a
shadow on the comet’s surface, blocking energy from the distant sun necessary to charge its batteries. The lander’s mission is to analyze the composition of the Comet and shed light on questions relating to the origin of life. Scientists reported Philos’ solar batteries ran out of power a few days after landing.“Analyzing what we know from the data recovered so far, “said Fredericks,” scientists have detected Oxygen. Carbon, one of the building blocks of life, may also have been brought to the earth by comets. Billions of years later, these atoms can form molecules of amino acids and the first simple life forms.” Frederics concluded, “When the comet moves closer to the sun in August of next year,
there might be enough energy to wake it up, but the big chunk of scientific data already gathered is enough to declare the mission a success.” Veteran Derrick Joiner, 24, a mechanical engineering major said, “I’m interested in seeing what we get rom this. I read somewhere that it only gets an hour of sun each day. It was supposed to see 8 hours a day. I think it’s pretty amazing that they were able to land that thing on a comet going 30,000 miles an hour.”Engineering major Marco Zamarripa, 26, said, “It was sent out to detect organic material. It was solar powered. I know it ran out of juice. If it gets operational again, it might prove whether life began on earth or on a comet.”
Citing health concerns, LBCC removes feral cats By Tyisha Ali Staff Writer Health and safety concerns have caused LBCC to begin removing the population of the feral cats on the campus.According to memos sent out by the LBCC human resources department, the college will be working with the Long Beach Animal Care Service Department to safely move and relocate the current feral cat population. The wild cats have been found on campus living in the bushes and lounging around the Auditorium where there is an old food
feeder for the now extinct feral bunnies. LBCC has a history of feral animals on campus. According to the Wednesday, Nov. 12 memo, the district has received reports by employees complaining about the personal health so LBCC is now prohibiting employees and non-employees from feeding the cats or erecting cat shelters on campus. As of Thursday, Nov.13, all food feeders have been removed by employees other than the old food feeder on the side of the Auditorium. Etienne Pinkston, 20, an English major, said, “I’m an animal
person, but I am not the one taking care of the cats so I am very mutual about the cats being here at the school.” Feral cats affect the students and employees of the college in multiple ways. Cindy Vyskocil, associate vice president of human resources, said, “Employees who have complained that they are experiencing health effects from areas most impacted by cat, hair, feces and urine on the PCC. During the Summer months we had to remove two staff members from their offices on the LAC due to an outbreak of fleas in Buildings M and N where cats are
currently housed on the LAC. “The college is taking direction from the manager of Animal Care Services for the City of Long Beach to make sure the cats are cared while we work to relocate the cats. ”Students who want to help with the cats may contact Donna Prindle at (562)938-4356 if they want to volunteer to assist in the feeding of the cats once per day. Anthony Lara, 20, a computer engineer major, doesn’t find the feral cats as a major problem right now. Lara said, “The number of cats have not became a problem, I haven’t seen a lot them around.”
Tyisha Ali/Viking HEALTH RISK: A feral cat found between the A and M buildng at the LAC.
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PCC offers job training
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Professors have greater focus on preparing students for fulfilling careers .
cases they will receive a certification allowing them to perform that specific task or skill set in the workplace. Dennis DiGiovanni, department chair for construction trade technology, said, “I always recommend that they actually go to the By Jon Peacock shop talk to the instructor. ” Contributing Writer DiGiovanni said he beleives most stuWhethdents will er it is air “I always recommend that they condition- actually go to the shop talk to the take a job training ing and reclass that frigeration, instructor. ” c ar p ent r y, -Dennis DiGiovanni i n t e r e s t s Construction Trade Technology Department Chair them. Overor possibly looking difa forklift class, LBCC’s job training cours- ferent courses gives students an es prepare its students for the idea of which courses they might workplace in whichever field that like the best. DiGiovanni mentioned that might be. At the PCC courses such as one thing they concentrate on in air conditioning and refrigera- each course is job preparedness. tion, automotive technology, car- Not only getting the student with pentry, diesel mechanics, (some) the technical knowledge, but also electricity, forklift, horticulture, familiarizing students to different metal fabrication and welding parts of the trade. are available to students. In some
Library ready for finals week
By Jon Peacock Contributing Writer
Finals week, the week that students fear the most, the last week in the semester. This is the time in which the library should be fully packed and busier than ever. However today it seems to be as quiet as ever. Tutoring, walking into this room one would not suspect that finals week is nearing, with only a handful of students in sight. However a LBCC tutor stated, “This is the calm before the storm,” and expects that things will pick up considerably. A LBCC employee working at the desk said, “The library has
been busy, however I expect it to get a lot busier.” Inside the library itself various students have their heads buried inside of a textbook, and bump music through their headphones. They are in the zone. Several students stated that most of their studying is done at school, other than home. Many groups have formed at tables and study sessions have commenced. The library and tutoring room is located inside the E Building. During finals week the library will be running on its regular hours, Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Paul Ingvaldsen/Viking RHYME TIME: Assistant professor Kathryn McMurrAy reads her poem “Your Last Chance” during a poetry showcase Wednesday, Dec. 10, in P104 at the LAC.
Poets compare, critique
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ry at various levels to be discussed and critiqued in the class.” Of the 35 people seated in the
tation, a 15-minute intermission gave students a chance to enjoy snacks and beverages compliThe poetry showcase bements of the English Decame a flowery bouquet or “We set out the guidelines in class partment. rhyming phrases, gathered by and we make sure everyone gets to McMurray said, “We assistant professor Kathryn set out the guidelines in read.” McMurray from her English class and we make sure class garden Wednesday, Dec. -Kathryn McMurray everyone gets to read.” English Professor 19, as poets and fans joined toBrandon Lieberman, gether in P-104 of the LAC from audience, about 20 were poets 20, an engineering major, said, 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. signed up to read. “I’m in another creative writing “This class,” McMurray said, “Each poet will read one class. One of the requirements is “English 50, is a poetry writing poem,” McMurray said. “There is to attend three poetry readings workshop and we have four levels. a time limit.” and write a criti1que. I enjoyed Students read and compose poetHalfway through the presen- the material.”
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2014 TIMELINE
MMXIV: A Year in Review
December 11, 2014
Active shooter drill on campus Class of 2014 graduates
New members elected to Board of Trustees
Miguel Espinoza/Viking In a collaboration between U.S. Marshalls, Long Beach Police Department, and Long Beach Unified School District,campus police officers on a simulated campus shooter drill. Law enforcement trained at the LAC on Wednesday, April 28, in various scenarios located in Building A and N.
On March 8, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing over the South China Sea with 239 passengers on-board. The
Sam Favela/Viking LBCC employee union members and supporters rallied in support of several candidates in front of the campus on Carson Street on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
whereabouts of the plane remain unknown
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Jacob Rosborough/Viking 1,786 students graduate from LBCC during a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium
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Maya Angelou dies at 86 years
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Sochi Winter Olympics
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Mini Grand Prix at the PCC A killing spree was perpetrated on May 23, near the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara, by 22-year-old Elliot Rodger. Rodger killed
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six people and injured 13 others before committing suicide.
Armed Student Shot Darel James/Viking The Men of Aztlan and The Ladies of Isis won the Mini Grand Prix for fastest relay on Thursday, April 10, on the PCC. Isis also took home ‘most spirited’ and ‘best cart’ awards. President Jackie Cossio said, “We feel very accomplished.” The Mini Grand Prix was canceled due to budget issues, but was brought back with help from students and alumni.
In Remembrance
Photo Via Facebook 19-year-old LBCC student Damian Frierson Jr. drowned Saturday, April 12, in Sunset Beach, due to a strong ocean current.
Benj A Long Beach Police Department search and rescue unit sits 7 on the PCC Thursday, June 19, as forensics officers (off ca gate the scene, which included interviewing witnesses. An allegedly shot at an officer who returned fire and wounded
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Long Beach legend Tom Clark retires
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Remembering the heroes of 9/11 Darel James/Viking Students show respect to people affected by the attacks of 9/11 by signing a remembrance wall Thursday, Sept. 11.
Homecoming Court
The Rosetta spacecraft lander, Philae, lands on the surface of a comet on Nov. 12.
Thomasina Cotton/Viking Dr. Thomas Clark retired on July, 22, after 16 years of service on the LBCC Board of Trustees as Vice President. Clark was also mayor of Long Beach three times.
Los Angeles Kings hoists the Stanley Cup in celebration after the Kings’ 3-2 double overtime victory against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the championship series, at Staples Center on June 13.
July FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil
Video of Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice domestic abuse incident leaked by TMZ
43 male students from the Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College of Ayotzinapa went missing in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico.
Sam Favela/Viking Richard Chum, Judith Garcia, Dale Reed and Heather Wilson, from left, share the stage Saturday, Nov. 15, at the homecoming football game at Veterans Stadium.
Kim Kardashian’s Paper magazine photos “break the internet”
Comedian Robin Williams commits suicide
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42 new full-time counselors, teachers and librarians start work at LBCC
14-time Germany Wins the World Cup
Diaz/Viking s in Parking Lot amera) investiLBCC student the suspect.
Malaysian airlines flight 17 is shot down over the Ukrainian / Russian border with over 280 people on board
allstar Derek Jeter On August 9, retires after an 18-year-old, Michael Brown, a Hall of was fatally shot by Fame career with Ferguson, MO the New police officer Darren Wilson. York Yankees
The iPhone 6 is released
Former LBCC teacher elected mayor
Photo courtesy of LBCC Athletics Jim Stangeland, one of the greatest football coaches in LBCC history, died Saturday, Oct. 25, in Huntington Beach at age 92.
A Great Year for Vikes Football
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Sam Favela/Viking Former LBCC teacher Robert Garcia is elected as the 28th mayor of Long Beach on Tuesday, July 15. At 36, he is the youngest mayor to be elected in the history of Long Beach.
William Martin/ Images Editor Vikings football upsets second-ranked Mt. SAC, 41-38, on Saturday, Oct.4 jumping to second in the state.
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Darel James/Viking STRONG START: Ryan Dion attacks defender during men’s water polo practice at the LAC on August 28. The Vikings ultimately captured the South Coast Conference Championship and finished second in the state.
Vikings complete successful seasons By Richard Mejia Managing Editor
Long Beach City College had a large level of athletic success this Fall. The Viking athletic program rounded out the year with multiple individual awards as well as regional and conference championships. The largest success was attained by the football team, which managed to reach and win its first bowl game in a decade. The Vikings finished with an overall record of 9-2 and also had 14 players who won All-Central League postseason honors. They ranked third in the nation shortly after their upset of then-secondranked Mt. San Antonio. Freshman running back Anterio Bateman said, “We had a great year with a lot of hardworking guys. The bowl game made people aware that we belong in the conversation for elite teams in the state.” Bateman won double allleague honors as he was named
to the first-team offense as a running back and an all-purpose player. He also finished with the first 1,000-yard rushing season since 2004 for the Vikings. The men’s water polo team captured its 13th conference championship in 15 years as it finished the regular season with a 21-2 record. The Vikings fell short in winning another state championship, finishing second, but they proved once again that it is a force among Community Colleges in the state. Finishing with an overall record of 20-11, the women’s water polo team also saw a deep postseason run end just short of a state championship. The Vikings finished third in the South Coast Conference before their state title run. Continuing its tradition of postseason play, the men’s soccer time had a successful season as it made the playoffs for the eighth time in 11 years. With an overall record of 8-5-8, the Vikings made a late-season push to make
the playoffs, only to be eliminated in the first round. Freshman defender Javier Reveles said, “It was a good season, but we can’t think about what missed out on, we just have to work harder for next season.” The men’s and women’s cross country achieved numerous amounts of success as freshmen Omar Torres and Alexis Ceballos brought excellence to the program. Torres ended his season with an 11th place finish in the State Championships and was named a cross country All-American. Ceballos led the women’s team this season as she was always the highest placed Viking at all school meets. Torres said, “It’s a super competitive race and everyone is looking finish in record time. I’m personally trying to beat the state record.” The Fall semester for Viking athletics brought about numerous successes, but now, the Winter and Spring sports such as basketball, baseball and volleyball look to carry that tradition in 2015.
D.A. Phillips/Viking RUNNING WILD: Darren Johnson breaks free for a 39-yard touchdown run giving LBCC the early in the first quarter against Golden West on Nov. 22 at Veterans Stadium. The Vikings finished with 9-2 record and won thier first bowl game in 10 years.
William Martin/Viking HEADS UP: Sophomore midfielder Hayley Gonzales goes for the goal against conference rival Pasadena on Oct. 24. The Vikings regressed this season as they finshed with an overall record of 9-6-5.
SPORTS
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Vikes offense overwhelms Chaffey
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D.A. Phillips/Viking OFF GUARD: Freshaman guard Kayla Sii had 15 points and eight steals in LBCC’s victory over Chaffey on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Hall of Champions gym.
Women’s team showes a balanced attack in its 71-41 home victory. By D.A. Phillips Contributing Writer Sophomore center Darshana Taafua managed to get her first double-double of the season, scoring 18 points to go along with 10 rebounds, to lead the Vikings to a 71-41 win over the Chaffey
Panthers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in the Hall Of Champions gym. The first half was full of turnovers and fouls by both teams. Neither the Vikings nor the Panthers could remain consistent on offense early in the first half. Toward the end of the half, the Vikings played stingy defense that eventually translated into offense. With just under three minutes left in the first half, LBCC went on a 14-2 run to end the half and give the Vikings a 42-29 lead. LBCC’s defensive aggressiveness picked up in forcing Chaffey to shoot 18 percent in the
second half, only allowing the Panthers just 12 points. Taafua had 18 points and 10 rebounds while freshman guard Kayla Sii added 15 points and eight steals off the bench. Chaffey’s top performers were freshman guard Haley McKinley with 13 points and freshman forward Kellie Rhodes recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds. LBCC improves to 3-2 overall while Chaffey falls to 0-5. The Vikings begin a three-day tournament at Irvine Valley College on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. against Rio Hondo College.
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D.A. Phillips/Viking PULLING UP: Makenna Gilbert attempts a jump shot in the second half as teammates look on. Gilbert finished the game with four points and five blocks.
Chris Spencer who accounted for over half the team’s points as they combined for 43 points and five steals. Gaines said, “We planned on coming out strong and attack fast. By Richard Mejia Our shots weren’t falling, but we Managing Editor just stayed with it and fortunately we won.” After splitting their first four The Vikings are poised for an games, the Vikings broke .500 intersting season as they are comwith a 79-66 victory over Cerriing off a second round playoff exit tos, Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Irlast season. vine Classic Tournament. The Vikings made up for their The men’s basketball team postponed Dec. 2 game against overcame a deficient offensive Santa Ana effort and “We planned on coming out on Wednesmanaged to day, Dec. grind out strong and attack first.” 10. The a win with -Elijah Gaines game didn’t their deLBCC sophomore gaurd occur do to fense. The the heavy Vikings shot rainfall that an underwhelming 44.1 percent week. Gaines said, “Everything from the field while also shooting was bad that day. So much rain, an abysmal 22.2 percent from the driving was bad and I believe the three-point line. The defense crewater started to leak into their ated a season-high 24 turnovers gym. which they managed to turn into LBCC is back in action Tues34 points. day, Dec. 16, against Imperial ValThe Vikings were led by sophley in the Hall of Champions gym. omore guards Elijah Gaines and
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ENROLLMENT SERVICES
LAC A Building Phone: (562) 938-4485 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday Closed PCC MD146 Phone: (562) 938-4485 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday Closed Limited services on Friday: Specialists are unavailable, front desk is open for questions only from noon-4:30 p.m. More information or a better understanding of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, California Dream Act, correcting the FAFSA, student loans and veterans’ benefits is available by watching Financial Aid videos on the topics and more at the college website. HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday concert series Saturday, Dec. 13 “Handel’s Messiah” LBCC Viking chorale, singers, soloist, and orchestra starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 “Holiday Delights” symphony orchestra starting at 2 p.m. Performances will be in the LAC Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased online at music. lbcc.edu or at the box office before each performance. Call (866) 811-4111. BOOK BUY-BACK
Students may get up to half back on old, new or used text books. ID required at the Bookstore between 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. The Bookstores will only be buying back books until the end of the semeister. Bookstores will be closed from Dec. 15-Jan. 5. IMPORTANT DATES
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LIBRARY HOURS
PCC Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: closed LAC Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday: closed Limited services on Friday: Specialists are unavailable, front desk is open for questions from noon-4:30 p.m HOLIDAY DONATIONS
Veterans Club Military care packages Operation gratitude drop off point: Veterans service office in E Building basement. The following can be accepted: olive green short-sleeved undershirts, black, tan, or olive green boot socks, batteries of all sizes, letters of support from anybody in the community, liquid body wash (no pump dispensers), small sizes of pre-sweetened flavored beverages, sandwich-sized ziplock baggies and single-served snacks including non-perishable food items; particularly tuna kits, beef jerky, canned fruit, dried fruit, nuts and any other healthy snacks. TUTORING
Tutors now needed at the Writing and Reading Success Center for the spring semester. Students who have passed English 1 or English 3 with top grades are encouraged to apply to be a WRSC tutor. Email English Department chair Rodney Rodriguez for additional information at rrodriguez.lbcc.edu BOOK AND TOY FAIR
Child Development Center PCC is partnering with Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Fair for a sale in the CDC-PCC lobby Bldg. HH Friday, Dec. 12 – Thursday, Dec. 18 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Books and educational toys available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school agers, adolescents and adults. All proceeds benefit the CDC for classroom and Center library improvements.
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Winter Classes are Jan. 5 - Feb. 7. Registration will continue through Nov. 17-Dec. 28. Deadline for payment is Dec. 29. Note that during online open registration the college will be closed and staff will not be available for assistance Dec. 22-28.
Men’s basketball schedule change: The Tuesday, Dec. 2, game was rained out and rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at Santa Ana.
Dec. 29: Last day to pay for Winter classes Dec. 29 - Jan. 2: No registration.
Home games Men’s basketball Tuesday , Dec. 16 - vs. Imperial Valley at 3p.m.
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Women’s basketball Friday, Jan. 9 - vs. El Camino at 5 p.m. Men’s basketball Wednesday, Jan. 21 - vs. LA South West at 7 p.m. Women’s basketball Wednesday, Jan. 21 - vs. LA South West at 5 p.m.
Women’s basketball Saturday, Jan. 3 - vs. Palomar at 3 p.m.
Men’s basketball Friday, Jan. 23 - vs. East LA at 7 p.m.
Late registration Jan. 5 - 8: Students will need a permission number
Men’s basketball Wedensday, Jan. 7 -- vs. LA Trade Tech at 7 p.m.
Women’s basketball Friday, Jan. 23 - vs. East LA at 5 p.m.
SPRING: Priority registration for current students and veterans ends Dec. 13 and open online registration is Dec. 15 - Jan. 25. All payments for classes are due by Jan. 27. Classes begin Feb. 9
Women’s basketball Wedensday, Jan. 7 - vs. LA Trade Tech at 5 p.m.
Men’s basketball Friday, Jan. 30 - vs Mt. San Antonio at 5 p.m.
Men’s basketball Friday, Jan. 9 - vs. El Camino at 7 p.m.
Women’s basketball Friday, Jan. 30 - vs. vs Mt. San Antonio at 7 p.m.
OPINION
December 11, 2014
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LETTER TO EDITOR
Don’t change veterans holiday
EDITORIAL
Bad cop, good cop Violent protests have erupted in pockets of the U.S. after two Caucasian police officers were acquitted of killing two unarmed African American men, in two separate cases, within two weeks of each other recently. The Ferguson, MO. and Staten Island, NY, cases prove that police officers abuse their power. It’s an unfortunate reality that society rejects and will not stand for. It’s important to remember, however, that not all cops are bad. Before you roll your eyes, take LBCC’s campus police into con-
sideration. In June, a man ran and fired shots at police when an officer asked to see the contents of his backpack on the PCC. Long Beach police shot back and wounded the suspect, who was then taken into custody. In the Spring, campus police trained with U.S. Marshalls and the Long Beach Police Department to simulate an on-campus shooting on the LAC. Officer Rodney Stinson attends home football games, applauding touch downs while keeping an eye out
for everyone’s safety. Lt Julie Prior attends each of theBoard of Trustee meetings, engaging in conversation with students and employees before and after the meetings. Campus police have even been seen jump-starting cars of students whose batteries died. We challenge campus police to continue doing right by the students, to never abuse the power we trust them with. We also challenge students to trust our campus police to do right, even when it seems like all police are corrupt.
CITY VIEWS In light of the Ferguson and New York cases, do you feel protected by police? By Ana Maria Ramirez and Brittany Lieberman on Monday, Dec. 8, on the LAC
Chaz Joneshennessy, 24,
Heather Wilson, 30,
Dominique Griffin, 21,
sculpture major
fire and kinesiology major
business administration major
“Police officers should shoot to wound, not to kill.”
“I don’t like the police. I think they are arrogant and nothing makes me think the Ferguson case was a mistake.”
“Just because they have a license to carry a weapon, it does not give them the right to kill.”
“If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow, in Flanders fields.” So read the last three lines of Canadian Army doctor Lt. Col. John McCrae’s immortal poem “In Flanders Fields” written in 1915. The lines by McCrea essentially sum up the sentiments of many of my comrades at the LBCC Veteran Services Office regarding the administrative decision to shift the school day off in remembrance Veterans Day from its federally established date to a Monday so some could enjoy a three-day weekend. After observing one minute of silence at 11 after 11 a.m Nov. 11, 2013, we veterans collectively pondered the reasons for the sacred date being passed over. To us, it demonstrated a degree of callousness and historical ignorance we found somewhat offensive, for it represents a breach of faith with not only those who served, but with those who “gave the full measure of devotion.” We ask whether people responsible for this decision truly understand the significance of Nov. 11. That date is sacred, for it marks the end of the great conflict of 1914-1918, the greatest bloodletting in human history up to that time, as in killing on an industrial scale. From 1919-1954, the date was known as Armistice Day and until 1939 World War I was simply known as the “Great War” or the “War to End All War.” Since then, humankind, including America, has added more exercises in carnage to its list of wars, prompting a name change in the U.S.
undecided major
Potter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from CSULB, is a former high school history teacher and author of novel “The Lost Boys: A Parochial Novel of the Vietnam Generation.”
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The date has obviously been a poor reminder of man’s inhumanity to man. But the day remains sacred nonetheless. Nov. 11 is not simply another excuse to take a day off from work or to salve the conscience of some Americans by pandering to veterans with free food and amusements. It is, as our Allies refer to it, a Day of Remembrance. In addition, the shifting of a school day off to Nov. 10 prevented LBCC’s former service members from attending Veterans Day memorials and related activities on Nov. 11 because they were in classes. Veterans Day should be observed on its traditional date. Our comrades and forefathers deserve to be remembered. We, as a people, cannot afford to flippantly toss aside such a sacred reminder. And we need to be reminded of our species’ propensity for violence and therefore the need to have young men and women become veterans to keep our nation safe. As the noted Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” We veterans at LBCC hope that the administration takes heed of this as they prepare the school calendar in years to come.
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Kyle Bartan, 18, undecided major
“I feel pretty safe with the police officers we have on campus.”
Nancy Morales, 22, fine arts major
“It depends on the circumstance. Not all cops are bad.”
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