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New store to open By Arnold james Staff Writer The new Campus Store at LAC is moving into the new Building Feb.17-21, and will be open for business on Wed, Feb 22 from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. The cost of the original renovation contract was $1,989 million. All the systems in the new building have been upgraded and all new furniture has been purchased. The total square footage of the new building is 8,060. The old A Building bookstore included 11,825 square feet and the temporary trailer included 7,920 square feet.
All new electrical systems and wiring were installed for high voltage capabilities. The old building had a stand-alone fire system; the new building is connected to the district-wide system. Dr. Michael T. Collins, director of business support services, said, “We are very excited about the opening of the new Campus Store in Building I. “Our goal is to provide excellent customer service, very competitive prices on textbooks, instructional materials, and high quality merchandise offerings to serve the diverse needs of our students, faculty and staff, and the Bond Management Team completed the project on time.”
The Campus Store, housed in the Martha B. Knoebel Center. Knoebel donated to the school, an endowment in real estate where the Campus Store is located, which will feature the same amenities as the trailer store, such as cold drinks, snacks and school supplies. A book bag counter at the entrance allows students to check their bags-in. Five cash registers will operate during peak-hours, such as the start of a new semester. Khanhana Niv, 23, an accounting major, said, “It will be more convenient, since the temporary bookstore is pretty small and crowded.” See photos page 12
cofreeca.com, the California Tobacco Control Program website, the state spends more than $9 billion per year on tobacco-related medical costs. Second-hand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, with at least 70 known to cause cancer, the program reported. The number of people breathing secondhand smoke is greatly reduced as a result of keeping smokers in small areas, officials with the program said. With about 88.1 percent of Californians being non-smokers, LBCC has made its stance on smoking clear. John Oliver, 18, a business and economics major, said, “I think it’s a fair compromise. … if a person is really bothered by it, they can easily find routes around” (the designated smoking areas). Edwin Moran, 22, a human-
studies major, is a former smoker but said the designated smoking areas are a great move for LBCC. Moran said, “I feel bothered for the simple reason that some people have no type of respect for the non-smoker.” Many people are bothered by second-hand smoke, so Moran said the policy is a good way to allow people to smoke on campus without offending other students. Fahad Shaikh, 24, a business major, said, “I see people smoking, but they don’t get reprimanded by police.” While it was the recommendation of the Associated Student Body Cabinet and an LBCC board policy to restrict smoking, Shaikh recalls employees telling smokers to move to a designated smoking area. See Smoking Ban page 6
Smoke clears one year later By Jesus Hernandez Co-online Editor
Jacob Rosborough/Viking SPARKS FLY: Gregory Jenson, 20, a welding major and certified in vertical and overhead arc and stick welding, practices a weld Thursday, Feb. 9 in the welding technologies class at PCC.
Polls open for special elections The college collects $1 million for the ASB to conduct student Candidates for the Associated activities. Student Body treasurer and secreThe ASB is a 19-member stutary hoped the love in the air this dent Cabinet, which has nine Valentine’s Day did translate to elected positions and 10 appointlove at the ballot box. ed. The ASB Cabinet has Voting was done designated Feb. 14-16 as in the Lawn area at the dates for the special PCC on Feb. 14 election at both campusand 15 and at LAC es and online at desigon Feb. 15 and finnated computers ishes today, throughout LBCC. Thursday, Feb.16, The election is being from 9 a.m. to 1 conducted in an effort to p.m. and from 5-7 fill the empty positions p.m. as well as TIA MOEAI among eight vacant seats online voting. on the Cabinet. Booths are set Tia Moeai is running up throughout both unopposed for treasurer and no campuses and a valid college ID candidates are on the ballot for and services card is required to secretary, however write-in candi- vote in the election. dates are eligible.
Smoking on LBCC campuses has been banned since Jan. 20, 2011 and with the exception of a handful of designated smoking areas, students and employees have to forget about the 50-feet rule once posted outside every building and head to one of eight designated smoking areas on the LAC or one of four on the PCC. A lot of the affected students are not opposed to the idea of smoking areas. Katherine Ruggiero, 18, a pre-med student, said, “I smoke in the designated areas because it’s the polite thing to do.” She also said some students are a bit defiant to head to the smoking areas because, “it’s out of the way for some people.” According to tobac-
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RULES FOLLOWED: Katherine Ruggiero, 18, a pre-med student, and Fahad Shaikh, 24, a business major take a smoke break by the K Building on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Last Spring, LBCC designated smoking areas for students and employees on both campuses.
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Students donate LBCC students, employees, and volunteers assembled Wednesday, Feb. 1 for a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross. After donating, undecided major Jocelyn Benavidez, 18, said, “It was great even though they had trouble finding my vein.” The blood drive occupied the College Center in building E and will continued Thursday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ysela Damian, 38, business management major and chair of cultural affairs at LBCC, greeted potential donors by handing out forms and information packets at the check-in table. Damian said, “We actually had a lot of people. Almost 80 in two hours.” The American Red Cross’ goal is to get at least 150 students to donate.
Amy Papageorges, 36, American Red Cross donor recruitment representative, is responsible for all Long Beach blood drives. Papageorges said donor turnout at LBCC is “always very good.” After donating, volunteers were directed to a long table laid out with plastic bins stocked with snacks and beverages. Sitting with a group of friends after donating, Jose Lopez, 20, double major in psychology and fitness training said, “It was cool. I’m used to donating blood.” Donors were given a T-shirt, two Los Angeles Galaxy tickets, two tickets to the Grammy Museum, a discount coupon for LA Kings tickets, a free appetizer voucher for Mimi’s Café, and a raffle entry with a chance to win a $500 spa gift card. Papageorges said, “We come five times a year. We’ll be back again in May.”
in between scheduled appointments or emergencies.” Most referrals are to the Pacific Family Clinic, Pioneer Medical Group or Willow Urgent Care for fast care. Some are to Saint Mary’s medical center, Long Beach Memorial hospital, Lakewood Regional and Long Beach Community Hospital. Students who make an appointment, depending on which campus they call, may get an appointment the same week, If it is urgent, sometimes they can get an appointment the same day they called, but usually later in the day.
Palacios said, “Students usually have to wait for a later appointment if it is for a physical, a chronic condition or a consultation as these are usually not urgent needs.” All students who can show they paid their student services fees are welcome to walk-in, make an appointment to see someone for any medical reason or for counseling services. For more information and appointments, students may call (562) 938-4210 at LAC or (562) 938-3992 at PCC or visit lbcc.edu/StudentHealth.com
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Jessica De Soto/Viking FEELING GOOD: An LBCC student gets a check-up at the LAC health office in the physical education building. At PCC, 15 of 20 students asked said they received better service due to student referrals.
Centers care on both campuses By Alannah Jones Staff Writer Students at LBCC seem to have varying experiences with Student Health Services, depending on the campus. On Feb. 1, 13 of 20 students interviewed at LAC never went to the health center. Seven of 10 students said they’d rather wait to go to their own doctor than make an appointment with the center. Katherine Hamilton, an undeclared major, 19, said, “I went to get a bandaid but no one was there.” The office hours of Student
Health Service at both campuses are 8a.m.-4p.m. and closed from noon-1:00 p.m. More PCC students said they’d been to Student Health Services and received good service. At PCC 15 of 20 students said they preferred the Student Health Services because of the referrals and inexpensive prescriptions. Some students at PCC said they received information about getting health insurance for their children. Mike T., a welding major, 23, said, “They have great deals on condoms.” Student Health Services also
Some fear the dark By Kevin Guadamuz Staff Writer Some PCC and LAC students still feel unsafe walking to class at night. Ceaser Flores, nursing major, 20, said, “We need more lighting when you’re walking to your class, there may be a few lights here and there, but that’s not enough to feel secure when you’re walking at night.” Rosa Lorn, undeclared, 20, said, “I would like to see security cameras around campus so I can feel safe.” Lt. Julie Prior, head of campus police with LBPD, said video surveillance “Has to be monitored by personnel 24/7 to be effective. Although video surveillance is an excellent investigative tool, it is not a substitute for a law-enforcement presence.“ After an attempted assault of a woman in a restroom in September, Rebecca Vallejo, psychology major, 19, feels there’s “No apparent change to the secu-
gives referrals to students for Family PACT to get birth control and STD testing. 40 to 50 students are seen on both campuses every day by the Student Health Service Center, not including first-aid purposes and students seeking referrals. Marianne Palacios, a nurse practitioner, said, “When a student comes in to the health center, they typically have to wait about 5-10 minutes after their paper work is processed. If they are a walk-in, or a unscheduled appointment, sometimes the time is longer because we have to squeeze them
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Rodney Weiss/Viking DEVRY DETAILS: Jonathan Fandialan, 22, an undecided major at LBCC, right, discusses transfer options and goals at the Transfer Fair with a Devry University representative on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Nordic Lounge.
Campus fair helps students succeed By Tyler Parker-Hawkins Staff Writer Students gathered at the LAC, Wednesday Feb. 15, to get their four-year school questions answered at the annual Transfer Fair in the Nordic lounge. Universities such as Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Long Beach and Fullerton were among many schools represented at the event. They provided information to students in the time-consuming transfer process to help them
reach their educational goals. Representatives provided marketing material and information to persuade students to go to their school and show off why their university should be a future home to a transfer student, as well as why their programs of study provide the best learning outcome. Shondrea Davis, a biology major, said, “I applied to CSULB, CSULA, Fullerton and Northridge and am now just waiting on a response. I really do not have a preference just whoever accepts me.� The Transfer Fair is not only to
provide information to incoming students to a four-year school, but also to showcase options to students who may not be sure what is in the future for them, The event is also held to possibly make students think about taking the next step beyond an associate’s degree. Ruben Page, a transfer coordinator, said, “I want students to visit many universities at one time and to keep their options open to CSU’s and UC’s. It is a great way to make contacts with school representatives by picking up fliers and business cards.�
man and transfer levels; increasing outreach to communities with low socio-economic status and low rates of college attendance, as well as admitting local freshmen and transfer students who meet minimum academic requirements for admission and are likely to By Charles Reindorf complete their degree. Staff Writer All issues that they are considering to change are on the Cal Cal State Long Beach is host- State L.B. website. ing workshops to assist prospecDu said, “I was hoping to transtive students transferring in Spring fer by Fall 2012, but seeing as 2013 and Fall 2013 sessions. though I am in an impacted major, Applications are no longer being I would probably have to extend it accepted for the Spring 2012 and to Spring of 2013. Which is fine. I Fall 2012 semesters. just know I have to retake one The workshops are from class that will put me in the standFebruary through June, on specif- ing to have a 3.5.â€? ic Fridays, from 2- 4 p.m. Since California’s budget cuts Transfer coordinator, Ruben for schools, it has become harder Page said the for students to classes provide meet transfer students with guidelines. “The mentor really information that The number of keeps them up to broke it down for me so LBCC studate with the new dents going to that itĘźs very simple.â€? Cal State L.B. guidelines for transferring to Lisa Du has dropped in CSULB. Business administration major the past few Lisa Du, a years said business administration major at Page. LBCC, said, “The transfer process In the 2005-2006, 390 students is much simpler than I thought. moved in, 2006-2007, 488 stuThe mentor really broke it down dents transferred, and in 2007for me so that it’s very simple.â€? 2008, 501 transferred, but only With admission requirements 318 students transferred in 2008changing often at Cal State 2009. Universities, workshops can proThe current requirements for vide students with accurate infor- LBCC students that want to transmation said Page. fer are to have 30 units completed, Cal State L.B. is considering must have attended LBCC the changing its guidelines for the semester previous and have a min2013-14 academic year according imum GPA of 2.0 to enter a nonto the Cal State L.B. website. impacted major. The changes include: emphaFor impacted majors, higher sizing major-specific academic GPA’s are recommended. criteria for admission, which However GPA may vary for involves declaring all academic admission. programs “impactedâ€? at the fresh-
Average students taking six years to complete classes
tion, students are handed the Intersegment General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). The transfer center said stuThe IGETC is a series of coursdents seeking to transfer should do es that California Community so in two years, but the average College students may complete to time students spend at LBCC is satisfy lower-division requiresix. ments for both UC and California Greg Navarro, 20, a music State University systems. major, said, “I Students didn’t always aren’t always know which “I didnĘźt always know which aware of the classes to take. wealth of inforclasses to take.â€? I had to talk mation the with a counIGETC offers. Greg Navarro selor.â€? He also The IGETC is Music major said he didn’t available online feel an urgency at ccctransto finish. fer.org/igetc/main-page. With over 28,000 students curThird-year LBCC student rently enrolled, and a large influx Idahosa Bazuaye is behind schedof new students every year, the ule. He said his academic pace is transfer center believes that stu- methodical. “I know what I need dents should work diligently to to take. If I take too many classes move on from LBCC to make every semester, I won’t do well. I room for others and to further try to take enough classes to make their education. a full-time student, but still get During new student orienta- good grades.â€? by Alexander Metalis Staff Writer
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Heroes will sing, dance ! Annual spring concert allows clubs to show their creative side. By Kevin Gudamuz Staff Writer
Jacob Rosborough/Viking NEW HEIGHTS: Students of the PCC carpentry program work on a building frame for their latest project on Thursday, Feb.9. Sopoaa Moega, a 42-year-old carpentry student, right, said, “Learning carpentry has been great.”
Carpenters build the future ! Program also includes architecture and engineering sections. By Liz Daniels Staff Writer The LBCC School of Trades and Industrial Technology includes the carpentry shop located in building MM at PCC. “It has been around for more than 30 years and was well known, especially when the shipyard was here. Most people are not aware we are still here. Javier Rivera, instructor and head of the carpentry department said. Rivera also added that the Construction Trade department has taken an active role in working with LBUSD students, especially Jordan High School. They work closely with staff and administrators to support the R.O.P program as well as architecture, construction and engineering mentoring program. Also Vocational Technical Education Act funding was awarded to the school; a fund that supports career
programs. “I feel very strongly that we are right on track with the schools promise pathway initiative by aligning our CTE programs to assure greater success for the student when he or she arrives at LBCC,” Javier said. Maximino Pena, instructor and general contractor official said, “As part of rebuilding Long Beach, twice a year we get together with parks to see what we can do to help the community. We do volunteer work at Wilson and Alondra park. About 3 years ago we worked on the show Extreme Makeover for a week when it was in Redondo Beach. One of the students was on TV.” Melissa Bach, 30, received her certificate in May 2010 but had to take a break from school. Now is continuing to work on her associates said, she loves working with her hands and was always a daddy’s girl and worked a lot with her father so as a tribute to him she decided to go into carpentry. “There are plumbers and welders in the family so why not carpenters. I want to focus on going green. Implementing green would help the environment, healthier and can save money. For
instance, installing bamboo flooring would be great for going green,” Bach said. Another student, Billy Chuk, 22, said, “Carpentry is a good trade and I can make good money. I like the classes, but they can be a little hard so I go to the CTE Success Center for tutoring.” The career and technical education center helps the student with workshops and tutoring geared to their profession. Samuel Garcia, 47, says he’s been doing carpentry since he was 29 and now wants to get his license. Warnzie Culpepper, 52, first semester student said, “I’m a painter by trade. I like to work with my hands, and I like to build things so I came here.” Johnny Walker, 62, said he’s taking the class because he wants to learn more skills and learn how to build from the ground up. “We serve about 70-75 students per semester. We have a good success rate, high retention, most of our students get their certificate within two years and some continue to get their associate degree and transfer to a university. We service both young and older adults,” Rivera said.
“Heroic Moments“ has been selected as the theme of LBCC’s 61st annual Spring Sing in the LAC Auditorium Friday March 2 at 7 p.m. By the Feb. 15 deadline, 12 groups have committed to participate in the event and a late deadline is set for Wednesday, Feb. 22, if spaces are available. The Spring Sing, organized by the Associated Student Body. Is a performing arts event in which students and employees may participate alone or in a group. With 12 groups and a soloist signed up, only four spots are left in the program. Tickets will be $7 presale and $10 the night of the show. Prices were raised slightly from last year to raise more money for the schol-
arship fund, intramurals adviser Walt Webber said. With the budget being cut for ASB, organizers will no longer be able to give the clubs their $100 allowance for costumes. Joseph Jordan, 18, an undecided major and member of the Order of Thor men’s social service club, said, “I know there are a few clubs already signed up to do the Spring Sing. I’m just excited to see what we all bring to the table.” When talking about their performance for the event, Jordan said, “That’s an exclusive. You’ll have to wait to see it for yourself, so go buy your tickets.” Groups may earn many different awards, from top seller of tickets to the overall sweepstakes winner. Webber, speaking in the Student Life Center, said the Spring Sing is “a fun event that raises money for scholarships while it brings students together for a night of fantastic performances.” For more information contact the Student Life office at (562) 938-4552 LAC or (562) 938-3985 PCC.
Restroom updated By Michael Chhu News Editor Workers at LAC finished a number of upgrades to the women’s restroom in Building P, aided by a financial donation from Audrey J. Burge. Burge, a student at LBCC, donated $3,490 to the district as gesture of goodwill to repair three broken toilets in the women’s restroom. Director of Facilities Timothy Wootton spoke of Burge’s donation as much appreciated. “She is a sweet lady and thought the restroom in the English Building
really needed some repairs and her contribution was very valuable in getting that done.” Besides the new toilets, the donation helped fund new partitioning for the stalls, and a fresh paint job. Melissa Ortiz, 22, a psychology major, said, “The quality of the restroom stalls in the English building was atrocious and it’s wonderful that someone was generous enough to take some initiative.” Lisa Baker, 20, an English major, said, “It is very bighearted for someone to make a donation to fix the restroom in the P Building, and I certainly appreciate it.”
Vikings struggle to find spirit By Alex Metalis Staff Writer Generally, most students said they are satisfied with the college experience that LBCC offers. However some feel as if the campuses are missing something important: school pride and enthusiasm. “There’s nothing to ever be excited about. There’s no hype,” said Michael Peterson. “I never hear about our football games, or rallies, or anything like that. There’s no sense of pride or unity around here. Other schools have that.” At many schools, football games and celebratory ceremonies serve to rally the students, give them a reason to cheer together and a reason to be proud of their
school. Peterson said the home of the Vikings lacks such an attitude, an attitude he craves. Wilson Kosasih said, “The football team doesn’t do a very good job of advertising themselves. They should get people to be excited about when they play. My high school had ceremonies and fun rallies to pump up the students, but none of that stuff ever happens here. I miss that.” Diana Galias, cheer team advisee, said she’s confident that her squad does everything in its power to create an energetic school atmosphere: “We provide school spirit. Cheerleading here is a full-time commitment. “We attend banquets, basketball games, football games, any event really. If we’re called upon, we’ll be there.”
In addition to being proud of LBCC as a whole, Galias said the Viking cheer team takes pride in its work, having placed first in their latest competition at Cal State Long Beach. Melissa Garcia, 19, said she doesn’t desire or expect a proud school atmosphere. Garcia considers LBCC a routine stop along her journey toward a diploma: “I never really found myself into school spirit. I don’t really feel connected with the school. I never find myself saying ‘Go Vikings!’ I’m just trying to move on to a four-year university as soon as possible. Proud or not, prospective students throughout the southland try for enrollment at LBCC, with over 28,000 students currently enrolled.
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Economics Club hosts competition Club secretary Enrique Perez, 19, a digital media major, said he would enter the contest with his Students who enjoy investing previous experience in actual tradand would like to win some cash ing rooms. now can join the Investment Perez said, “I hope to be able to Competition funded by the learn a new trade and try to Economics Club. include it in my future business. Students will be instructed to Also, I hope to learn how to comcreate two investing accounts, one municate with other traders, learn for stock and one for currency on from their mistakes as well as my an online trading room starting own and try to help as much as I with $10,000 of virtual money. can.” The competition began in early Michael Soto, 19, a computer February and science major, will end April 24. said he would Students still “Nothing wrong with a little not join the may participate contest since friendly competition...” any time as long trading is not as it is one week his field. Fred Beebe before the deadSoto said, “If Economics professor line and they I did enter, I have at least 10 would do it for trading orders. the experience to see how well I Club vice president Hoang would be able to invest virtual Nguyen, 21, a financial engineer- money and learn more about stock ing major, said students must be trade.” members to join the contest. The club’s former adviser, Fred Nguyen explained that mem- Beebe, an associate economics bership benefits include several professor, said the game trading free one-year subscriptions to format for the stock and currency many popular magazines, experi- markets are wonderful experience the trading world with virtu- ments that teach various strategies al money, learn analysis tools and for successful market forecasting. stock market updates. Beebe said, “There is nothing Club president Cassie Van, 20, wrong with a little friendly coman international business major, petition and $50 prizemoney.“ said, “We want to bring LBCC For more addtional informaion students closer by participating in or questions, the club adviser, a fun event that benefits their Geetha Rajaram, an associate ecoknowledge toward investment, nomics professor, can be reached how corporate business works and at (562) 938-4949 or graincrease the popularity of the club jaram@lbcc.edu. at LBCC.” By Natalie Ly Staff Writer
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Preparations grow as sale nears ! Proceeds benefit scholarships, banquets and projects across PCC.
conducted in the greenhouse. When the plants are fully mature they are moved to the shade house as well as some classes. All the proceeds from the plant sale go to scholarships, school banquets, and community proBy Alannah Jones jects. The sage plants are the most Staff Writer popular plants at the show and sell out quickly; sages are herbaceous The horticulture department is plant. The price range at the plant definitely planting this year as show is $1.50 to $4; the edible well as planning the annual plant plants and vegetables are the sale. cheapest. The department provides all Everything in the horticulture major events at LBCC with plants garden is grown and tended to by and flowers. The LBCC horticul- the students. Steven Larkin, 23, ture plants were even seen in the horticulture major said, “We Long Beach Press-Telegram. mostly grow outdoor plants, The plant indoor plants, sale is the vegetables, cacbiggest horticulwater “All the growing goes tuses, ture event and wise shrubs and will take place on in the green room.” nontoxic plants on April 4 -7 that aren’t harmJorge Ochoa ful to the comfrom 9 a.m. to 6 Horticulture teacher p.m. at the PCC. munities.” Trade classThere are no es, such as woodshop and the chemicals are used in the growing sheet metal club, attend the annu- of vegetables, which makes it an al plant show to also sell some of organic farm and whatever they their work and handmade garden don’t end up using they feed to the furniture. The culinary class also resident farm chickens that live up has attended in the past to provide to about eight years. refreshments and food at a special The largest amount of soil used employee pre sale. to grow plants is fifteen gallons The horticulture classes this but most plants are grown in galspring are Plant Identification, lon of soil. Some of the plants that Basic Horticulture, Turf will be seen at the show will be Management and Principals of herbal plants, non-woody plants, Landscape Design. Jorge Ochoa, shrubs, tree tropical, vegetables, PCC’s horticulture teacher since fruits, cactus and perennial bed2003, said, “All the growing goes ding flowers. on in the green room so we can For more information about the control the temperature.” plant sale or the program are Plant ID classes, turf manage- available by calling (562)-938ment and transplanting also are 3192 or (562)-938-3086.
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GREEN THUMBS: Jorge Ochoa, horticulture teacher, describes why all the plants are grown in the greenhouse. The plants growing in the greenhouse are all grown by students.
Students overcome stress By Cynthia Montes Staff Writer Personal issues, life transitions, school work, finances and family concerns create stress that overwhelms many LBCC students, said counselor Esperanza Hernandez-Maldonado, but many find ways to cope. A 2010 survey of 201,818 firstyear full-time students at 279 colleges and universities to rate students’ emotional health showed a higher stress level than ever before. Only “51.9 percent of students reported that their emotional health was ‘above average,’ according to “The American Freshman: National Norms for Fall 2010” survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute of UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, as part of the Cooperative Institutional Research Program. There was a drop of 3.4 percentage points from 2009, the study says. The drop is steeper compared when the study was first conducted in 1985. Almost 64 percent reported
“above average” emotional health. Charlotte Henn, 19, an interior design and architecture major, said, “It’s becoming financially difficult. I’ll be transferring soon and I can handle the 20 unit load, it’s the expenses that are hard.” To decompress, as Henn put it, she stays active. On comfortable weather, she stays outside. “I do my homework under the sun and I try to eat properly, that I can afford within reason,” Henn said. Jake Alano, 18, a chemistry major, said he is not so stressed out. “I have my own schedule, I choose my own time. It is important that I manage my time, being able to separate my studies with my own personal time.” When school becomes hectic, “I sit down, grab a cup of coffee, snack or just chill out.” Greg Russell, 21, a history major, said, “There is a lot of stress especially because of the lifestyle of LBCC students, dealing with impoverished family and hard life. I personally deal with a lot of things, church, school, work and they all can pile up. I try to be
as organized as possible and not overwhelm myself.” When overwhelmed, Russell said, “I read my Bible.” Hernandez-Maldonado, personal counselor with Student Health and Psychological Services, said, “Stress physically affect students and their school performance goes down. Personal and school financial situations are affecting most students, such as the financial aid situation and limited classes. “The younger ones worry about the future. They set up goals and worry they are the only ones not meeting them, which is not true. Older students worry about the past, they feel like a failure if their life is in transition. Students should reach out for support. They should try to be active and have fun.” LBCC has several groups that students can join on campus, such as the stress management or support groups. Students who need help may visit the counseling office in E120 or GG200 or call (562) 938-3987 for appointments.
Smoking Ban: from page 1
Designated smoking areas on the LAC can be found at the following locations; the courtyard in front of the K building, in front of the bungalow between Faculty Avenue and the M building, between the E building and the M building, next to Lew Davis Street between the T building and the K parking lot, two areas in the M parking lot in front of Veterans Stadium, and one at the edge of the Z park-
ing lot near Conant street. Designated smoking areas on the PCC can be found at the corner of 20th Street and Walnut Avenue near the II building, at the edge of the staff parking lot near the JJ building, at the corner of parking lot three near the MD trailers, and next to the designated free-speech area.
What is women’s history quiz fact
! Resource center celebrates with ‘Jeopardy’ game and cash prizes. By Alannah Jones Staff Writer
On Friday, March 9, the Women and Men’s Resource Center will host their second annual Women’s History Jeopardy game for women’s history in Dyer Hall at the PCC campus; the grand prize is $200. The Resource Center has been hosting women’s history month events for seven years. They also receive a grant from the LBCC Foundation and funding from ASB, which is to host another Women’s History Month event. Any student who is currently enrolled is eligible to sign up to be a participant but they must register by Monday, March 5 at 5 p.m. Students may also bring friends and family to watch the event and support students during the game. According to Sylvia Garcia, the Women and Men’s Resource Administrative Secretary, all questions that are a part of the jeopardy game are found from websites that focus on women’s history facts and trivia sites. Many questions will come from the National Women’s
History Project website. Kelsey Dix, biology major, 21 said, “It sounds like it would be an interesting way to get people interested in women’s history.” Garcia said, “We had approximately 40 students register to participate, however only 20 showed up for the event to compete.” Another student, A.J. Myers, mechanical engineering major, 20, said, “It sounds fun but I don’t think a lot of people will sign up.” The game is schedule to only run for an hour and half but it really depends on how many students show up. Garcia said, last year, “We played for one entire hour and did not get through our entire bank of questions.” Students who register will receive a study list with questions similar to the ones that will be featured on the actual jeopardy game to help them prepare for the test. Students can form their own study groups or study by themselves because the Women and Men’s Center leaves the studying part to the students. Students may call (562) 9383987 or (562) 938-4552 or visit events.lbcc.edu and nwhp.com for more information on the event and women’s history month. Registration packets are available at the PCC’s Student Life office in GG200 and at the LAC in E102.
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Vikings end 2-game losing skid By De’Anthony Phillips Staff Writer
DeʼAnthony Phillips/Viking FLOATER OVER THE DEFENSE: Freshman forward Kaaron King attempts a floater shot against the L.A Southwest defense on Feb. 8. as the Vikes defeated the Cougars 77-48. LBCC is now 9-5 in SCC.
Orange Coast sweeps Vikings By Omar Mejia Sports Editor LBCC hosted Orange Coast in the second meeting between the two teams and the Vikings lost as Pirates built a comfortable lead in the first inning and routed the Vikings, 10-0. Three errors led to four Pirate runs through two innings. Viking starting pitcher Steven Gallardo gave up four hits through five innings as Orange Coast scored four runs. Despite the runs allowed, Gallardo led the game with five strikeouts, one more than opposing Orange Coast pitcher Brandon Brennan. The Viking hitters collected five hits and are only hitting .200 during a 1-4 start. Orange Coast left fielder Chris Carlson led the game with three RBI’s and went 1-3. They are riding a four-game losing streak and look to end the skid when they host Antelope Valley at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 16. The Vikings then travel for the rematch on Feb. 18.
Track and field athletes competed at an all-comers meet at Mt. San Antonio College on Friday, Feb. 10. An all-comers meet is an unofficial meet and is considered an organized practice. The meet was only open to schools in the South Coast Conference. The distance runners ran many events, including the mile or 3,000 meters. Michael Delgado, the cross-country star of last semester, ran a 9-minute, 8-second mile and finished the last laps strong. Pedro Cruz, another former cross-country runner, was out in front for the middle of the race and finished with a time of 9 minutes and 52 seconds. Oscar Rodriguez led the first two laps. Other Viking distance runners include Steven Correll, Andrew Felix, Juan Martinez and Brandon Willet. Karen Vigilant, the women’s head coach, said, “The results and times that were given were not valid to use this time around due to the fact that the zones and rule regulations were not enforced. The women ran with more confi-
Up next: The Vikings will begin their playoff run Wednesday, Feb. 22 The Vikings (18-6, 10-5) hosted L.A. Trade Tech Friday, Feb. 10, making it two victories in a row. Sophomore guard Keshonda Moore led the game with game high 16 points with a shooting percentage of 60 percent.
Men’s basketball comes up short By Josue Galindo Staff Writer
Victor Pasadas/Viking VIKING MISCUE: Viking sophomore left-fielder Daniel Catalan drops a fly ball hit by Orange Coastʼs Chris Carlson in the first inning on Thursday, Feb. 9. LBCC lost, 10-0. The Vikes were swept in the three games.
South Coast runners prepare By Peter Clark Staff Writer
The 18th ranked LBCC Vikings women’s basketball team snapped a two-game losing skid by overpowering the Los Angeles Southwest Cougars, 77-48, on Wednesday Feb. 8, improving the Vikes’ season record to 17-6. The Vikings were once again led by Keshonda Moore, who leads the team in scoring with a 12.1 average. She scored 19 points for the high of the game. Teammate Kaaron King was everywhere as she stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, three steals and two assists. The Cougars’ Tierra Robinson had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds and she played 38 of 40 minutes. The Vikes got out to an 11-4 lead and never looked back, scoring 45 points off the Cougars’ 36 turnovers. LBCC sits fourth at 9-5 in the
South Coast Conference, but is still in the race for third place with two games remaining. The Vikings played their final regular season home game on Friday, Feb. 10. The playoffs begin Wednesday, Feb. 22. For more information on the Vikings basketball team, fans may visit lbccvikingnews.com
dence than the previous meet we competition was scarce. had here at Long Beach the week A lot of the events at the meet before.” were combined as not many comThe men’s coach, John Hall, petitors signed up for them. said the times at “the meet this The next meet, another allweekend at the SCC all-comers comers event, is scheduled for were not posted.” Saturday, Feb. 18 at Pomona LBCC also hosted an all-com- Pitzer College. ers meet at Veterans Stadium to allow nearby colleges to compete in various events to start the track season on Saturday, Feb. 4. Athletes competed in events ranging from mile runs, relays and field events such as the discus throw and the long jump. Delgado came in first in the combined men’s and women’s 3,200meter run. Followed shortMarlene Cervantes/Viking ly behind him was Cruz. READY, SET, GO: Ronald Banks leads the pack durDelgado lapped a ing track practice, Tuesday, Jan. 31. The menʼs few people as track team prepare for 12ʼ season.
With just two games left in the regular season, the Vikings men’s basketball suffered a close 90-88 loss to division rival Los Angeles Southwest College on Wednesday night, Feb. 8 at the Hall of Champions. Five Vikings, including guard Raynard Tyler’s team-high 23 points, scored in double-figures, but it was not enough to surpass L.A. Southwest, led by Ralph Williams’ team-high 23 points along with 18 points coming from the Cougars’ Stephen Dafney. Both teams were battling headto-head throughout the game, but it came down to the last play as Tyler missed the game-tying field goal with five seconds remaining. LBCC’s last opportunity to tie it failed as Will Ervin missed the offensive rebound. Although both teams shot a similar percentage from the floor, Southwest’s impressive 3-point field goal shooting carried its offense as they made 11 of 23 attempts, five coming from
Dafney. The Vikings led at the half by six points, but Southwest exploded out of the locker room in the second half, taking a 64-61 lead with the contribution of the Vikings’ second half poor shooting. The Vikings weren’t able to capitalize off the turnovers and execute in the most urgent moments of the game. With the loss, the Vikings dropped to 10-14 overall and 7-4 in the conference. The loss came at a bad time as LBCC only has two games left to play in the regular season, making its chances at the playoffs much harder. For the Vikings to have any chances of making the playoffs, they have to win both of their remaining games on the schedule. The Vikings visited El Camino on Wednesday, Feb. 15 and finish the season at L.A. Harbor on Friday, Feb. 17. They control their own destiny and the games are significant for their chances of making the playoffs.
LBCC implements Fit Club By Charles Reindorf Staff Writer Promoting wellness through physical activities is the goal of the Viking Fit Club. The club is a way for many students and staff to stay in shape in a world that had a 33.9 percent obesity rate for adults 20 and older in 2007-2008, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The Viking Fit Club offers physical activities such as fitness walking, jogging, cycling, skating and swimming. The club is open to any student with a valid College Service Card and current semester sticker. There are no fees to join and all participants have the opportunity to win a Viking Fit Club t-shirt.
Pablo Martinez, 36, an audio recording major, said, “I think it brings a good team spirit, school spirit and it’s good for people to stay active athletically. It’s a good atmosphere for the campus overall.” Students can sign up by recording their miles on a chit sheet that is provided in the recreation Office, Fitness and Wellness Center or Student Health Services. The miles are then converted into points. Once a participant reaches 100 points, they become eligible for the free Viking Fit Club Tshirt. More information can be obtained by contacting Walt Webber, intramural adviser, at (562) 897-2841 or emailing wwebber@lbcc.edu
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FINANCIAL AID
On Feb. 24th, First Direct Loan and FSEOG awards arrive at Higher One
ASB SPECIAL ELECTIONS
Students may vote for the LBCC Spring ASB treasurer and secretary through Feb. 16. Students may vote on campus in the LAC Quad from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Students may also vote online at asbelections.lbcc.edu
GRADUATION APPLICATIONS
Graduation applications for Mayʼs graduation are due on Feb. 23.
SPRING BREAK
April 9-13: no classes.
ASTRONOMY OPEN HOUSE
Astronomy professor Courtney Seligman will present four astronomy open houses through April 27. For more information, students may visit events.lbcc.edu/detail.cfm?eve ntid=1769
WINE TASTING
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Gary King Wines is sponsoring a wine tasting fundraiser on Feb. 25. Students and employees may call (562) 938-3080 for more details.
The art gallery is hosting LBCC Art Faculty Show until Feb. 16 in K101. The exhibit will feature a variety of works from sculpture, photography, painting and ceramics to printmaking, jewelry, and video and design. Regular hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
A DANCE DAY FUNDRAISER
The Liberal Arts Campus will sponsor and host a Dance Day fundraiser for all ages and dance levels on Saturday, Feb. 25. Registration is at 9 a.m. and classes will take place in the Q Building of the Liberal Arts Campus. For more information, email spowell@lbcc.edu.
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HOLIDAYS PRESIDENTS’ DAYS
LBCC will be closed on Friday, Feb. 17- Monday, Feb. 20 for Lincolnʼs Day and Washingtonʼs Day.
IMPORTANT HOURS LAC VIKING EXPRESS
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays
LAC-PCC SHUTTLE
Runs every 30 minutes from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Every hour from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Then back to every 30 minutes until 6 p.m. No shuttle service on Fridays or Flex days.
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Fighting for vets ! Our troops fought for us, now we the people shall fight for them as well.
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With thousands of veterans returning from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, over 600 are attending LBCC in pursuit of their education. A little over 12 percent are suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, in which they have trouble transitioning from the battle in the field to the battle for education. In this transition, the lack of resources available, leave our returning troops without the ammunition and supplies needed to win their education. After the shots have been fired, bodies have been counted and the budgets cut, who helps our heroes on the home front?
Leo Sanchez, a work-study student in the Veterans Resource Center said, “If you’re not proactive, you won’t get anything.” With only one certifying official, 600 of our Viking Vets are finding it harder and harder to be proactive in their mission. The post-9-11 G.I. bill pays for tuition and fees for a public school and up to the equivalent amount for expensive in-state public school tuition for students attending private schools like the University of Southern California. The Bill, which became effective in August 2009 under President Barack Obama, has been slow to pay out for some students and has had more and more restrictions applied to it. For those considering serving, take recruiters’ and commercials’ words with a grain of salt: When you come back home, the war isn’t over, but the theatre of battle has changed.
Student involvement can help end voter apathy
Nothing happens without involvement and with the state of the nation the way it is involvement from the student set is surly needed. Whether you lean left or right on the political scale, involvement is key. In a world of intimidating TV ratings and absurd hysteria over popular figures we wonder why young students are not participating in the thing that fundamentally makes us a country and keeps everything running; politics. A large percentage of young
students fail to vote in every major election and probably not at all on a state or even local level. One factor many of today’s students say is the reason for not voting is simply a lack of knowledge. Not knowing when or how to vote followed by not knowing who is running or their position makes students indifferent to voting. This is something that could be remedied by candidates just taking time to visit campus and
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School spirit lags
to be a bummer doesn’t mean that it has to be. LBCC offers more than first meets the eye. The next time you’re walking through the halls or are sitting in class, instead of looking at your smartphone or checking out that guy or girl you think is hot, look around you, at the walls of the If you are like me, you ended school. Chances are you will find up going to LBCC almost by a lot of awards and plaques and accident. I was just a senior in trophies and commendations. high school “going with the You are currently attending an flow” that was too cool to apply award-winning college, amigo. to any colleges. With no job, I had to do some- Our athletics program currently16 thing with my time, or so my par- national titles, 7 runner-up national titles, 89 state titles, and ents told me. 47 runner-up state So I enrolled at titles. LBCC. At the time I Kind of makes didn’t know anything you want to check about the school out the softball where I would be home game vs. achieving my higher Santa Ana on Feb. learning. I didn’t 17th at noon. know the mascot, In everyone’s what classes they rush to get to class offered and I certainly and get out, you didn’t care about might have missed sticking around. “It’s TANNER RUEGG other events, like the just school,” so I semi-annual bloodthought, “It’s City drives we host with the Red College, it’s not like it’s real colCross. What about our Library at lege.” LAC, which has one of the Many of you can reciprocate largest and most modern computthe feelings I had for this school. er labs in the state, with almost We are missing the point, this 200 computers available for use isn’t just a one-stop shop for getupstairs and down, not including ting your associate degree or a transfer to a university, and this is the 20 laptops you can rent out for two hours. an experience. For many whose Sure, you can have your job training will end at the City eyes set on some far-off dream College level, LBCC is the only college experience you will have. college, but if you really think about it, there’s just so much to So why not live it up? Just do right here. Enjoy it. because you think school’s going
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talk to students on their level about what they plan to do. Gustavo Riviera, who is running for Long Beach City Council 8th district seat on April 10, is all too aware of since he is an LBCC student. College administrators could also take this into account and post signs and reminders of elections affecting the student body, such as certain measures and bonds to be passed as well as board of trustee and district elections. We all complain about fee increases and hate them with a
passion, but many neglect to realize that they could have been possibly avoided by picking a candidate who was against college and university fee increases from the start. Politics shape our nations landscape and affect people more than they know whether you participate or not. Often times we hear students say that their vote does not count and makes no difference, so, what’s the point? The point is simple how do you know, what if your vote and
the vote of 50 other of your nonparticipating peers was what was needed to keep a measure, that you will later complain about from coming to fruition? Of course this is hypothetical but the next time might not be. National elections are Nov. 6 and local elections are April 10 If you want change you need to be the force behind that change. An informed voter knows where they stand when the counting is done. Get informed, stay connected and vote.
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Do you think the presidential election will Anorexia can plague cause cuts at LBCC?
Compiled by Jessica De Soto on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m.
Rudy Villegas, Liberal studies major "Depending on who gets voted into office will determine how funding to LBCC will vary."
Elyce Benford, Dance major “I strongly think LBCC will have a serious cutback.”
Alexander Rufener, Environmental science major "I think that we are going to have a major cutback depeneding on the elected president."
all people
Thank you so much for your article about anorexia. I think it would be an interesting facet to include that overweight people also practice starvation called EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Specified) and that men, pre-teens and even children are suffering from anorexia too. Also, when people bully other people and call them “fat,” that can do a lot of damage to one’s self-esteem and that’s how an eating disorder can begin. The Viking should also post tips on healthy weight-loss and body image. Thank you for bringing awareness to this important issue.
Jorge Hernandez, Criminal justice major "I think itʼs going to be a major cut because of the money problems the state is in."
Viviana Gonzalez LBCC student
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Willie G., Theater arts major “People are not paying their fair share in taxes.”
Nailah Gwynn, Bio-medical major “I believe LBCC will have a cutback.”
Olivia Jacobsen, Theater arts major "Because of our economy, LBCC will take a beating when it comes to funding.”
The Viking welcomes letters to the editor. Writers must identify themselves by showing their ASB card, driver’s license or ID card and email. Only names will be published with the letter.
Michael Medina, Philosophy major “I believe that we will.”
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Carlos Ayala 18, an undecided major, helps stock the newly renovated Campus Store on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The new store officially opens for business Wednesday, Feb. 22. Marleen Cervantes/Viking
Kori Filipek/Viking Students patiently stand in a snake-like formation waiting to purchase their books in the original Bookstore in Building A at the LAC. The building, after $8 million in construction, will house the onestop student services center.
Jacob Rosborough/Viking Campus Store director Mike Collins, right, discusses the new Campus Store layout Wednesday morning, Feb. 15.
Donte Jordan/Viking SMC construction employee Paul Wesley clears rubble from the interior of the original Bookstore on Monday, Aug. 22 at LAC. The store was relocated to the trailers and now finally to its new location in the remodeled I Building. Donte Jordan/Viking
Marleen Cervantes/Viking Manuel Talamantes of Alex Moving Co. brings in new supplies Wednesday, Feb 15. The biology supplies will fill the shelves of the Campus Store.