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September 18, 2014
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ASB on the brink of large changes Elections bring changes to student government. By Brandon Richardson Contributing Writer The ASB is encouraging students to participate in voting today, Thursday, Sept. 18. Student voters will be selecting new Cabinet members, deciding a $2 optional representation fee and considering changes in the ASB Constitution. Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again at 5-7 p.m. in front of the A Building at the LAC and in front of the EE Building on the PCC. ASB positions up for election are treasurer and secretary. Voting began Tuesday at the PCC and Wednesday at both campuses. The optional student representation fee of $2 will be split, $1 for leadership development opportunities and $1 to help represent LBCC on the California Community College Governing Board. According to lbcc.edu, the new ASB Constitution has several changes: edits for clarity as well
as redefining requirements for Cabinet meetings, eligibility and elections, parameters to hold accountable Cabinet members and restructuring to merge the PCC Student Council with the Cabinet. In a 4-3 vote, the Cabinet recommended absorbing the PCC Student Council as opposed to disbanding it, pending the results of the school-wide vote. ASB President Lokilani Hunt said, “The PCC Student Council will be merged into the ASB to unite both campuses in representation and there will be a Constitution committee meeting to make sure the PCC budget remains the same.” However, some ASB Cabinet members and the student population have concerns. Some said they feel that even with representation on the Cabinet, the majority of members attend classes at the LAC and will give it more attention than the PCC. David Root, an auto body technician major and the student trustee, said, “The only concern I have is that the representation of trades will fall under student services and the trades are going to be put on the backburner.” Steven Chan, 21, a business
Darel James/Viking DECISIONS: Students cast their ballots on Wednesday, Sept. 17, outside the A Building at the LAC.
and biology major, said, “I’m really advocating for the PCC because it is way more effective. The LAC has more voting privileges and funding than the PCC. I’m opposed to the new ASB Constitution and will be advocating for students to vote no.” Also, Cabinet members will
be able to be removed from office for misconduct and appointed officers will hold office for one year instead of one semester. If the changes are approved by the voters, they will take effect in fall 2015. While the Cabinet was split on its decision and hopes for the
vote, Anita Gibbins, director of Student Life, health and psychological services, said, “Today we have students going back and forth between campuses. There needs to be better representation. To have a PCC vice president on the Cabinet strengthens that representation.”
improve their experiing communicaence here at the coltion efforts for lege.” under served popA long-time resulations. Archuleident of Long Beach, ta has spent many Archuleta commutes years advocating weekly to San Jose for undocumentwhere she has been ed students. She the vice president of has given preStudent Affairs at Evsentations about ergreen Valley College, Dreamers at consince 2008. ferences in 13 citShe has worked at ies in eight states Rio Hondo, El Camiacross the counno, Compton and Santry. ta Ana Community Speaking to Colleges, her resume LBCC’s student states. From 1982 to Dreamers, she 2000, she worked at said, “I hope they Cal State Long Beach feel welcome at and again from 2006 to this institution. 2008 as a teacher. They have a right The 61-year-old to be here just like attended Compton anyone else and I Benjamin Diaz/Viking College and transferred NEW BEGINNINGS: Irma Archuleta and LBCC President hope they’re taking to Cal State Dominguez Eloy Oakley exchange hugs after Archuleta took the advantage of the Hills where she earned oath of office to fill the Area 2 Board of Trustees seat. education and the both a bachelor’s degree services that are istration in 1998. in human studies in 1981 and a available here. ” In her first interview Tuesday, master’s degree in public admin- she spoke about equity and makWhen talking about issues
other candidates wanted addressed, Archuleta brought up Malauulu’s interview response about high school preparation and said it was important to align the curriculum so transitioning students have a better time adjusting to Community College. “I think it’s a critical point that (Malauulu) made about the work that she is doing in the classroom and how we need to have our faculty work with faculty in the high school,” Archuleta said. When talking about what he liked in Archuleta’s application and resume, LBCC President Eloy Oakley cited her understanding of how Community Colleges work “the “challenges we face” and the college’s relationship with Cal State Long Beach. “I think the students will be very proud of their new trustee and very proud that she represents their interests,” Oakley said. Uranga served as the Area 2 trustee for 14 years and resigned July 15 to become a city councilman for Long Beach’s 7th district.
Board chooses new Area 2 seat rep By Benjamin Diaz Contributing Editor
The Board of Trustees appointed Irma Archuleta to fill the LBCC District’s vacant Area 2 seat after a second round of public interviews during a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 11. Of five finalists, Trustees Virginia Baxter, Doug Otto and Jeff Kellogg had ranked her at No. 1. Trustee Sunny Zia had given Vivian Malauulu a first-place ranking and Archuleta fifth. The rankings were used only as an advisory vote. The Board then voted unanimously for the appointment and Archuleta took the oath of office in T1100 on the LAC. The newly sworn-in trustee said to LBCC students she was excited to hear from them. “I’m looking forward to working with student leadership, to working with the student groups and just to find out what their needs are and how we as a Board can serve the students. What we can do to
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City club awards persons of the year UCLA transfer and student trustee honored by local clb. By Jason Gastrich Copy Editor LBCC graduate Kristen Payne and Student Trustee David Root were awarded the Man and Woman of the Year awards by the Long Beach Exchange Club. Kristen Payne, 38, graduated from LBCC in June with associate of arts degrees in communications and accounting. She is majoring in communication studies and sociology at UCLA. “I am honored to receive this
award and admire the Exchange Club of Long Beach for their continued support and contributions to the Long Kristen Payne Beach comWoman of the munity. They Year are a great group of people,” Payne said. Root, 49, a metal fabrication major serves as a liaison between students and the Board of Trustees. As a student advocate, he takes students’ concerns and questions to the Board.
Root served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1996 and was attached to the 194th Armored Brigade, 18th Airborne Division as a mechanic. In 2010, Root was diagnosed with T2 bladder cancer. After intensive chemotherapy, he had a neobladder procedure at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System with assistance from John Hopkins associates. After part of his large intestine was reconstructed as a bladder, he recovered. “I was fortunate to have such a wonderfully skilled and caring medical team,” Root said. Born and raised in Long Beach, he said he loves the ocean, and his favor-
ite food is seafood. T h e y were awarded wall plaques and cash gifts at the National Exchange Club’s David Root m onthly Man of the b r eakfast Year on Aug. 15. Their names were added to a plaque in the PCC Student Life office. Pamela Garrison, Student Life Administrative Assistant, said, “The candidates that are interviewed for the Man and Wom-
an of the Year Award are Viking Award winners from the Fall and Spring semesters. Only Viking Award winners are eligible. The scores are given to us and the Viking Award selection staff votes on the candidates. The man and woman receiving the highest score is presented the award by the Long Beach Exchange Club.” The National Exchange Club is a service organization with 700 clubs and more than 21,000 members in the United States. Founded in 1911, the club awards outstanding individuals for a variety of efforts, including youth leadership and community service.
IRS to fine district Campus sisterhood group avoids about 1.72 million confusion with ISIS terrorist name Purchase of Los Coyotes properties leads to penalty. By Brittany Lieberman Editor in Chief A 2004 and 2008 fiscal discrepancy between the LBCC and the Internal Revenue Service may cost the college a large sum of money, to Assistant Superintendent Ann-Marie Gabel said. When the College purchased buildings on Los Coyotes Boulevard in Long Beach using tax-exempt bonds in 2004, it exceeded the amount of bonds allowed to purchase and “unfortunately the district was not informed by our attorney at the time it was purchased,” Gabel said. According to an article by the Bond Buyer on July 9, the college’s
independent accountant estimated the total fine to be “$1.72 million.” Gabel said the district voluntarily notified the IRS and has been working with its attorney to solve the issue through the IRS’s voluntary closing agreement program. Lynn Shaw, president of the Community College Association full-time teachers’ Union, said faculty found out about the penalty when a writer from the Bond Buyer accidentally called a union member about the issue, instead of a district member. Shaw said the properties have been a problem for the college ever since they were purchased in 2004. “We had no clue there was a penalty fine. The district should be investing in full-time faculty because we teach the community,” Shaw said.
Chavez blood drive gains first-place prize Red Cross helps student win scholarship. LBCC took the 2014 National Cesar Chavez Blood Drive Challenge and captured first place over universities such as Cal State Sacramento, UCLA and Duke as well as most of the neighboring Community Colleges, according to lbcc.edu. LBCC was able to win the competition through its week of service honoring the legacy of civic leader Cesar Chavez. Student organizer Ivan Ceja of LBCC’s student group Coalition for Latino Advancement, LBCC Student Life Coordinator Teila Robertson and Amy Papageorges of the American Red Cross teamed up to organize the blood drives on both campuses, which garnered an impressive 509 pints of blood and 10 additions to the bone marrow registry, a press release said.
In all, 183 were first-time donors and 384 presenting donors were of Hispanic or Latino ethnic background. Bone marrow registry was also offered to the students during the campaign, officials reported. “The American Red Cross is proud to have been the supporting blood bank for this year’s Cesar Chavez Challenge winner, LBCC,” said Papageorges. “Throughout history, LBCC has been a loyal supporter of the American Red Cross and they have worked together in collaboration supporting the Cesar Chavez campaign over the past several years. “The Red Cross is proud and thankful for the depth of commitment of the LBCC campus es in their desire to honor Cesar Chavez and his legacy.” Ceja will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Migrant Students Foundation and Terumo BCT and LBCC will proudly house a champions trophy for the year, the website said.
Women’s socialservice club changes name to PNK. By Jason Gastrich Copy Editor
Since the U.S. State Department listed ISIS as a terrorist group, the LBCC women’s social-service club Isis changed its name to PNK, so they won’t be associated with the Islamic State.
Erika Ramirez, 20, a member and communications major, said, “We don’t want people to think that we are associated with them. We are a very unique club that focuses on sisterhood and we care for one another as if we were family.” PNK is a club that was established in Spring 2012. The club’s mission statement is, “Through sisterhood we shall empower students by providing service to our community while striving for scholastic achievement, con-
structing confidence and establishing loyalty to one another.” Student Life coordinator Teila Robertson advises PNK and said, “To change from ISIS to PNK will be expensive. They will have to get all new apparel for membership. They have a professional made banner that says ISIS that will now need to be changed/reordered to say PNK.” PNK stands for Rho Nu Kappa. Members meet Mondays, 4-6 p.m. at the LAC in T1318. Call (562) 938-4978 for information.
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Join-a-Club Days inspire students By Ana Maria Ramirez Opinion Editor
Those interested in joining clubs had a variety of clubs to choose from during Join-a-Club days, Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the LAC and Wednesday, Sept. 10, on the PCC. The Front Quad on LAC was crowded as students gathered around clubs to ask questions and sign up. Among the various types of clubs on the LAC, the Veterans Club conducts several events during the semester such as blood drives and Habitat for Humanity. Their main goal for fundraising is to provide resources to veterans in need. Veterans Club member Warman Em, 29, a business administration major, said, “We are a small group and want dedicated people who want to make a difference, not just so it goes on their transcript.” A new club for disabled stu-
dents has been initiated by Liz Waite, 21, a media studies major, who said, “The club is to help disabled students advocate for themselves and support each other and know their rights. The club will do fundraisers to assist and support those in need for audio books.” PCC horticulture club member Sean Kite, 26, a horticulture major, said, “We have a social environment for people interested in horticulture. We do several fundraisers to buy supplies like soil, plants and seeds for the program.” Other clubs that day at PCC was AKNA, which stands for acquiring, knowledge, nutrition and achievers. Christina Hernandez, 23, a dance major, said, “We will be doing a beach clean-up as well as working together with the Autism Foundation and feeding the homeless every Sunday at Congressional Church in Long Beach. We are family outside of our own home.”
Darel James/Viking FIND YOUR CLUB: Coalition for Latino Advancement Vice President and Spanish major Alberto Moreno, 23, speaks with aerospace engineering major Aracely Carranza, 23, during Join-a-Club Day Tuesday, Sept. 9 on the LAC.
Students discover the planetarium system By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer
Studying his notes on the third floor of the D Building in the planetarium classroom, business major Ulisses Huerta, 19, looked at the domed roof and said, “The planetarium has adjustable theatre seats, so you can lean back, look up and see the stars in our galaxy, the night sky in different times of the year, the planets: it all shows up as a light projection on the ceiling.”
Assistant Astronomy Professor Amy Fredericks said, “The ceiling is a dome with two projectors that project anything we want. We can show people what the night sky looks like without actually going outside. With the flat screen of observation, you’re just projecting pictures. With the planetarium dome, you become immersed in the experience.” The planetarium is primarily used for astronomy students, has 84 seats and four easy access wheelchair sites. Images are
Radio stations to honor veterans By Kimberly Belcher Staff Writer LBCC’s radio broadcasting stations will host their annual Veterans Week in November with a fundraiser to benefit the recreation room at the Long Beach Veteran’s Affairs hospital. The event will be Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7 and it will include several special activities recognizing people who have served their country, as well as raise funds to provide free snacks to the Long Beach Veterans Assosiation. Each broadcast from KLBC and KCTY will be dedicated to the veterans of the Long Beach area with a few special guests to help discuss the different situations faced during and after serving in the armed forces. Liz Waite, 21, media studies major said, “It’s becoming a station tradition that we’re really proud of. It brought a lot of joy when the V.A. patients listened in and we want to do that again.” Waite expressed much excitement for the upcoming event and mentioned that one of her special
broadcasts will include a discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder, a disorder that affects 20 percent of returning and retired veterans. “It’s important to represent people who so often get the short end of the stick in our country,” said Waite. Gus Orozco, 28, the LAC Cultural Affairs Chair and current Army Reserve Drill Sergeant said, “It has potential to get people on campus more involved and people who don’t know much about veterans involved as well. It’s good that it benefits the V.A., a lot of us student veterans have been patients there.” Amanda Caldwell, 22, a creative writing major, and KCTY member said, “It hits home pretty hard because my dad and uncle both served in the military.” Caldwell’s broadcast is set to include interviews of veterans as well as special public service announcements and information about the Vets Club. For additional details about Veteran’s Week contact KLBC, KCTY in the Radio Broadcasting Department.
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projected on a 35-foot diameter dome suspended over students seated in the room. Made of epoxy powder-covered aluminum panels that act as a projection screen, the dome is fairly large. Most college planetariums are smaller with an average diameter of 20 feet.
The panels are supported by a structural steel framework behind the panels which are perforated with small holes, so sound can pass through them. LBCC has acquired a state-ofthe-art projector, the Evans and Sutherland Digistar 3 SP2. Traditional opto-mechanical projec-
tors can only view stars from the Earth’s perspective now. The LBCC system can display stars, constellations and planets, not only as seen from Earth, but from any chosen viewpoint in 3D space. Students can visit the planetarium in the D Building.
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D.A Phillips/Viking OFF TO A GOOD START: LBCC coach Brett Peabody celebrates as freshman Anterio Bateman runs back a 57-yard punt return to put the Vikes ahead 28-21 in the third quarter against Moorpark Sept. 6. The Vikings snapped a three-game losing streak on opening day a 44-27 win.
Vikings open season with two wins By Richard Mejia Managing Editing After a convincing 44-27 victory over Moorpark, on Sept. 6, the Vikings continued their impressive offensive performance against Palomar on Saturday, Sept. 13, with a 42-13 win to begin their season at 2-0. Sophomore quarterback Kenny Potter made his season debut after serving a one-game suspension for the 2013 brawl for leaving the sidelines. Potter led the offensive onslaught as he finished the game with 219 passing yards to go along with three touchdowns and two interceptions, while also rushing for 143 yards. Potter immediately put his imprint on the game as he ran for a 75-yard gain on the Vikings’ first play on the opening drive. The offense complied a season-best 613 total yards, 100 more yards from their season opener under sophomore backup quarterback Brock Dale. As far as the victory goes, Potter said, “It felt great to be out there again with my teammates. We executed coach’s game plan and both sides of the ball played
excellent.” Not only was the offense on point against Palomar, but the team demonstrated effective twoway football as the defense proved to be stingy and forced turnovers. The Vikings defense allowed only 51 rushing yards while forcing five turnovers. The constant pressure applied by the Viking’s front seven resulted in nine sacks. The defense was led by freshman defensive end Scotty Lao who finished with a team-high nine tackles and two sacks, and also by freshman defensive lineman Josh Fatu who managed eight tackles and two sacks. Fao said, “We just felt like we could get pressure and frustrate them (Palomar) on offense and it would translate to the other side of the football.” The victory seemed to quiet talks of a potential quarterback controversy a Dale managed to throw for 277 yards and three touchdowns against Palomar during week 1. LBCC coach Brett Peabody said, “They played as a team and correctly executed the plays we’ve been practicing all week. Minus a
few mistakes on offense, I couldn’t really ask more of them.” The Vikings play again Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. in Bakersfield. Coach Peabody, “said with a game Saturday against Bakersfield Renegades in Bakersfield, where the thermometer is predicted to read around 97 degrees, the team is starting its extra hydration routine a day early, Wednesday instead of Thursday”. Peabody said, “players are already drinking upwards of a gallon of water daily and has not witnessed any player suffer any severe effects from the heat wave yet.” Student athletes and their coaches are taking extra precautions to stay cool in the face of another heat wave. Matthew Rowe, 20, plays linebacker for LBCC and previously played at Arizona State. He said he learned a proper hydration routine after spending his life as “a lemonade addict.” Rowe said he noticed that when he was not well-hydrated, he would wake up tired. He changed his beverage intake to mostly water, as well as some Gatorade and Powerade. “Now when I wake up I feel the difference,” he said.
ball. Aoga said, “Coach Peabody is the driving force to why kids are getting out of here.” Peabody encouraged academic excellence in his program as well as making use of the success center, Aoga said. The center is headed by athletic coordinator Mary Hegarty and athletic counselor Roarke O’Leary and its mission is to promote academic success and also to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates among student athletes. Although the coaches provide a form of support system for the team and the staff at the center offers tools success, the numbers
fluctuate year by year. Aoga said, “It varies because of the kids’ commitment to education first.” Defensive end for the Vikings Joshua Allen, 19, a business major, said, “I’m going to try to keep my grades as high as I can. I know the football part is going to go well. The grades are like the main thing. As long as you do your part on field and in school, coach Peabody will get you to the best school that you can go to.” Left tackle Ryan Pope, 17, a kinesiology major, said, “He is for the players . . . He wants us to succeed.”
D.A Phillips/Viking ON THE LOOSE: Freshman running back Anterio Bateman runs away from Palomar defenders for a 41-yard touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 13.
18 players advance to university programs By Kimberly Belcher Staff Writer
The LBCC football team ended last season with 18 players moving on to universities with scholarship opportunities. Neo Aoga, assistant head coach, said, “The high transfer rate is due to several factors on and off the field, including head coach Brett Peabody, the Student Athlete Success Center and the students themselves.” Peabody, who is entering his second year at LBCC, has demonstrated his efforts to push the team were not just limited to foot-
TRANSFERRING PLAYERS David Davis, U.C. Berkely Nick Lehman, University of New Mexico Matt Mengel, UCLA Shawn Turner, Rutgers University Lawrence Schuster, Mississippi Valley State Taylor Bongiovanni, University of San Diego AA Vaaulu, Texas A & M Kingsville Patrick Ropati, West Texas A & M Josh Fasavalu, Virginia Union Emanuel Wyatt, Minot State Joel Panteau, Minot State Mikail Parr, Minot State Brandon Lee, Edward Waters College Cale Dester, Concordia (MN) Kevin Medearis, Texas A & M Commerce Jaylenn Hart, Southern Oregon Kelly Harpham, Long Beach State (academic) Jameson Field, University of Utah
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Men’s team splits its season opening tournament By Richard Mejia Managing Editor
Bridget Duncan/Viking HEADS UP: Viking women’s water polo speed counter attacker Ashley Diaz throws the ball during training at the LAC pool.
Women start 4-0
By Richard Mejia Managing Editor
The women’s water polo team by going went undefeated in the Cypress Tournament Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 to start their season 4-0. The Vikings closed out two narrow victories as they beat Orange Coast 6-5, and then later bested Santa Barbara, 1210. In the second part of the
tournament the Vikings once again won a close one as they beat host Cypress, 4-2. In the final game of the tournament, the Vikings managed their largest winning margin as they defeated Sierra, 11-7. The Vikings play again in their conference opener against Chaffey at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at LBCC.
Darel James/Viking WIPING OUT: Spencer Kervin attempts to block a pass during men’s water polo practice at the LAC.
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The men’s water polo team began the season by going 2-2 in the West Valley Tournament on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. The Vikings won their opening match against hosting West Valley in a 13-12 overtime victory. They were unable to carry momentum to their second game as they narrowly lost against Diablo Valley, 7-6. The Vikings managed to shake off their close loss as they convincingly beat West Valley Masters, 11-4. Once again unable to carry their momentum, the Vikings suffered their largest loss of the season as they dropped their final of the tournament, 8-2, against Bay Area Masters. The Vikings are are now 2-2 after winning the 2013 California Community College Athletic Association Water Polo Championship. The Vikings play again in the Cuesta Tournament at Cuesta College on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20.
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OFFICE HOURS
LAC Phone: (562) 938-4485 Building: A1075 Fax: (562) 938-4046 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday Closed PCC Phone: (562) 938-4485 Building: MD146 Fax: (562) 938-3155 Office Hours: 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 DRT, CA 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. SPECIAL INFORMATION
Bookstore The bookstore is located in the I Building on the LAC and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: (562) 938-4223. Food Court Fall 2014: open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Viking Express The Viking Express is located in T1305. Hours: Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. College Radio Day The LBCC radio stations are conducting on-air host auditions at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in G144. To register students may go to kctyfm.org PERFORMANCES
Performing Arts Department presents “The Laramie Project” Thursday, Sept. 25- Sunday Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door for students, employees and senior citizens are $12. General admission is $17.
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Fine: $49 Daily pass: $2 Parking pass: $30 Semester passes are available for purchase in A1081 for the LAC or MD143 for the PCC. OPEN MIC
Fall monthly open mic. The Marian Sims Baughn Center for Literary Arts LAC P104 Fridays, Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14 (562) 243-7114 CAMPUS SECURITY
Evening safety escorts are available to students on both campuses. Contact general services for arrangements at (562) 938-4910 or (562) 4356711. Campus parking citation Information is available by calling (562) 938-4713. For emergencies, dial 911 or 9911 from a campus phone. Text alerts To receive emergency alert text messages, students can enter a mobile number by logging into their student self-service account.
Darel James/Viking Horticulture teacher Jorge Ochoa feeds chickens at the PCC garden Monday Sept.8
IMPORTANT DATES
Upcoming Flex days: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Saturday, Dec. 13 Tuesday, March 10 Viking volunteers Students may sign up to be a Viking volunteer by visiting E102 on the LAC or EE157 on the PCC.
FUNDRAISERS
Applications are due by 4 p.m. in E116 on the LAC or EE102 at the PCC.
Blood Drive People may donate blood to the Red Cross in the Nordic Lounge on the LAC on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and Thursday, Sept. 25, Thursday, Oct. 9, in Nordic Lounge 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
U.C. Irvine Students may schedule appointments to meet with a representative by calling the transfer services center at (562)938-4670 or by visiting A 1097.
Candy drive Accepted by Student Life from Oct. 1-24 for the carnival for the community. Warm coat drive People may support homeless in Long Beach by donating gently used coats and jackets to Student Life from Oct. 1-Nov. 21.
Free flu vaccinations Free flu shot vaccinations will be given out, only to those who are employed full time, on Wednesday, Oct. 1. For online reservations, people may visit the LAC or PCC links that follow LAC- 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in T1021
Child Center fundraiser The Child Development Center Fundraiser will be Thursday, Sept. 18, at Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights between 11 a.m. and noon. Fliers can be picked up at the Child Development Center, 4630 Clark Ave. Flier must be presented.
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Gala fundraiser The LBCC Foundation Fine Arts Associates will be hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Space is limited. People may RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 18, to Jennifer by email at jbourgeious@lbcc.edu.
Transfer Sept. 2-Nov. 28 Spring 2015 transfer applicationsare now open for certain CSUs and Fall 2015 applications are now open for UCs.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
PCC English workshop Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Instructor: Corey Leis EE206C Topic: Organizing ideas Thursday, Sept. 18, noon Instructor: Corey Leis EE206C Topic: Summary & analysis Friday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. Instructor: Corey Leis EE206C Topic: Topic sentences and paragraph unity Monday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. Instructor: Nielson Hul EE206C Topic: Summary & analysis Monday ,Sept. 22,3 p.m. Instructor: Nielson Hul EE206C Topic: How to use commas
SPORTS
Women’s volleyball Wednesday, Sept. 24, vs. Ventura, 5 p.m. at LBCC Men’s water polo Wednesday, Sept. 24, vs. Chaffey, 4:15 p.m. at LBCC Women’s water polo Wednesday, Sept. 24, vs. Chaffey, 3 p.m. at LBCC Men’s soccer Friday, Sept. 26, vs. San Diego, 4 p.m. at LBCC Women’s soccer Tuesday, Sept. 30, vs. L.A. Harbor, 4 p.m. Men’s soccer Friday, Oct. 3, vs. Cerritos, 4 p.m. at LBCC Women’s volleyball Friday, Oct. 3, vs. L.A. Trade Tech, 6 p.m. at LBCC
OPINION
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Marijuana should be OK at LBCC By Jason Gastrich Copy Editor
Let’s praise sports stars Paul Ingvaldsen/Viking
Society’s perception and praise of individuals is an interesting issue. The former All-Pro running back for the Baltimore Ravens, Ray Rice, was captured on camera viciously striking his wife. Public outrage spread by both the mainstream media as well social media perpetuated Rice’s image as a monster undeserved to be employed by the National Football League. Shortly after the release of the video, Rice was suspended indefinitely by the NFL and released from the Ravens. We find the overwhelming amount of boisterous disapproval incredibly disappointing. Domestic abuse is an atrocious crime and we do not stand for it. Almost as disgusting, however is how the same media as well as individuals who called for Rice’s
head as a result of his crime are the same people who placed him on a pedestal for his achievements on the football field. Here at LBCC, we share the same sentiments. We have a few hundred student-athletes who work hard to hone their craft and they are mentioned and featured by many as “heroes.” Much like Rice was once a hero for those in the Baltimore area for his large accumulation of statistics, our student-athletes are seen as heroes for game-winning touchdown passes or walk-off home runs. We do not believe in this. We have a deep passion and love for all sports, but we do not believe that athletes are heroes. Are they MVPs, player(s) of the game and “we-wouldn’t-havewon-it-without him/her” individ-
uals? Yes. But in a Community College with over 30,000 students, the praise for only those in sports is completely unfounded. We cheer for the student who is pulling an all-nighter trying to pass his or her fire science exam, knowing that one day he or she might save us or our loved ones if a tragedy occurred. We root for the chemistry student who strives to create new and effective medication. We consider the first-year teacher who will begin to mold the minds of our future, a hero. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication athletes put into their sport, but the accolades and praise they receive belong where they earned them, on the field.
CITY VIEWS
Was it right for the Ladies of Isis to change its name because of the terrorist organization?
their example. CVS estimates the policy will cost them billions of dollars in yearly sales revenue, but While medical cannabis pa- they care about health more than tients at LBCC have no place to money. Unfortunately, tobacco medicate, cigarette smokers come products cost smokers a lot of together and enjoy designated money. Not just for cigarettes, but areas on both campuses. Since also in higher insurance premismoking cigarettes is a choice ums, pharmaceutical drugs and and a luxury, it doesn’t seem fair medical procedures. to suffering patients who need to If pot is vaporized or ingesttake their medicine. ed as a capsule, health problems According to the Center for can be reduced or eliminated. It’s Disease Control’s webknown for treating glausite, cigarette smoking coma, multiple sclerosis, is responsible for more muscle spasticity, PTSD, than 480,000 deaths anxiety and many other a year in the U.S.. The ailments. Medical mariwebsite also states that juana is legal in 23 states tobacco causes 5 miland recreational marilion deaths worldwide juana is legal in Washand it’s estimated to ington and Colorado. cause 8 million deaths Jason Gastrich In November, Alaska yearly by 2030. On avand Oregon will vote on Copy Editor erage, smokers die 10 legalizing recreational years sooner than non-smokers, marijuana. the website says. Mouth cancer, If you use cannabis on camthroat cancer, pharynx cancer pus, you will be reprimanded, and lung cancer are some deadly thrown out of school and arrestside effects of smoking cigarettes. ed. This needs to change now. It also makes your hair smell and California legalized medical maryour mouth taste like an ashtray. ijuana in 1994, so it’s startling Smokers who roll their own how two decades later there isn’t tobacco cigarettes avoid ingesting protection for medical marijuana the chemical compounds in ma- patients. chine-rolled cigarettes. However, Many of them suffer from disthey still contain tar and cause comfort to debilitating diseases, cancer. Without a filter, the hand- so the present situation isn’t comrolled tobacco smoker could de- passionate or thoughtful. In fact, velop health problems just as fast. it puts big businesses over sufferCVS recently told its 7,700 ing people and hastens the sufferU.S. stores to stop selling tobac- ing of otherwise healthy people. It co products. Since they’re also a might be ironic, but it’s definitely pharmacy, it makes sense. Let’s not fair or right. hope their competitors follow
By Brittany Lieberman and Richard Mejia on Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the LAC
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Kodi Erickson, 19,
Darren Freeman, 18,
biology major
music major
“The different connotations for names gives it a bad name.”
“I don’t see anything wrong with the club changing its name. I understand why they would do it and I think it’s better for them to change it.”
Aldair Verdejo, 20, Fire Science “I’m for the change. We didn’t want to be affiliated with that group.” Editor in Chief: Brittany Lieberman Managing Editor: Richard Mejia Sports Editor: Richard Mejia Opinion Editor: Ana Maria Ramirez Calendar Editor: Carlee Rodriguez Photo Editor: Jose Navarro Copy Editor: Jason Gastrich Staff: Tyisha Ali, Andre Barajas, Kimberly Belcher, Paul Ingvaldsen, Darel James Adviser: Patrick McKean Photo and online adviser: Chris Viola Retired photo adviser: Jim Truitt
Owen Lovejoy, 42, music major
“It’s a hot topic. The club changing its name is a wise decision considering they are trying to recruit members. I see both sides of the issue.”
Carol Gauthier, 46, anthropology major
“It’s a shame. The mainstream media turns everything bad. Just because it’s associated with the word Isis doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing.”
Reina Mashiko, 21, International business major “The school didn’t have a right to ask, considering it’s something completely different. They shouldn’t be classified and shouldn’t have had to change their name.”
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September 18, 2014
Remembering victims lost on 9/11
REMEMBERING HEROES: Students show respect to people affected by the attacks of 9/11 by signing a memorial remembrance wall Thursday, Sept. 11.
Story By Kimberly Belcher Staff Writer Photos By Darel James Staff Photographer
THEN AND NOW: Jose Cervantes, 21, an administrative justice major, was in 4th grade when the events of 9/11 occurred.
UNITY: Child development major Jocelyn Plascencia, 18, biology major Aaron Cortez, 19, psychology major Kimberly Ariciaga, 17, and undecided major Alejandro Diaz, 18, sign the wall.
A PCC memorial service was presented Thursday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives of people lost in the terrorist attacks 13 years ago. Many students and employees gathered in the Lawn where they were able to sign a remembrance wall and release thoughts of the tragic event. The brief ceremony began with a moment of silence and was followed by words from several emotional people. Alexandra Rainer, in her early 50s and a library sciences major, said, “I was born in New York, so for someone to attack my country, my city, it made me so angry. This was Pearl Harbor all over again.” Kenneth Jones, 45, PCC Club
Senate president, said, “When it happened, I had just retired from the Navy and my first thought was to go back.” Jones, a Desert Storm veteran, said, “If the country was going into war I did not want to be a civilian.” People also gathered in the Quad at LAC to sign a remembrance wall share stories of where they were when the attacks occurred. Many shared their thoughts and feelings of the event saying that it has brought the country closer together. Sept. 11, 2001, was the day that a terrorist group attacked the U.S. by hijacking and crashing four commercial airplanes, subsequently ended the lives of almost 3,000 people. The attack destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City, severely damaged the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., and the final plane crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pa. after passengers and crew attempted to regain control of the airplane.
SHARING MEMORIES: Architecture majors Neshiera Taylor, 18, and Alexis Lawrence, 19, sign the rememberance wall on the LAC, Thursday, Sept. 11.