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STATE OF THE COLLEGE: President Eloy Oakley delivers the fifth annual State of the College address Friday Jan. 6 to an estimated 400 in attendance. Oakley focused his speech on jobs created through LBCCʼs partnership with Goldman-Sachsʼ small business initiative.
Student support promised " President’s focus turns to minority students in annual speech. By Edward Mahurien Co-Editor in Chief President Eloy Oakley discussed the accomplishments of the past year and gave plans for the year ahead in his fifth annual State of the College address Friday, Jan. 6. The speech was opened with music major Arvi Lapuz singing the national anthem, followed by Spring 2012 ASB cabinet president Ramon Calvillo leading the pledge of allegiance. In front of a crowd of more than 500, Oakley touted jobs created or retained by the college and through LBCC’s partnerships with Goldman Sachs and other small business programs coordinated through LBCC.
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 dents a free first semester. small business initiative is a partThe Long Beach College nership between LBCC and the Promise is a partnership with financial giant. Long Beach Unified, LBCC and Small business leaders may Cal State Long Beach that guarantake part in specialized training, tees placement into core-required paid for by Goldman Sachs, that courses such as English and math. will help them better cope with Oakley said he believes the protoday’s economic reality. In the gram will help students transition address, Oakley stated that 95 better from high school to the riglocal small business owners had ors of college coursework. taken advantage Oakley said of the program, the Pathways and of that, 50 “Unemployment and the educa- Promise will percent have benefit all stution gap has fallen hard.” added new dents, but with employees and added emphasis Eloy Oakley within minority 75 percent have LBCC president seen an increase groups, specifiin revenue after cally Latino and taking the training. African-American students. The LBCC community relaThe focus on minority educations department rolled out a tion was a particular point of focus video highlighting the new phase throughout Oakley’s address. of the Long Beach Promise “The impact of unemployment Pathways Program, which takes and the education gap has fallen effect this Spring semester. It was especially hard on the members of bolstered by a grant from the non- the Latino and African American profit Lumina Foundation that communities,” Oakley said. will grant incoming LBUSD stuHe would clarify that statement
with “Unemployment rates for these people in these communities nearly double those of Whites or Asians and this is largely due to the disparity in rates of college completion.” LBCC hopes to bridge the gap within the Latino community with the Lumina grant awarded last year, which was intended to increase access and success with Latino students, about 40 percent of students at LBCC. “Improving education outcomes for students and especially students of color is the most important economic and civil rights issue of our time,” said Oakley, which drew applause from the majority of people in attendance. One of the major challenges LBCC faces will be to implement the priorities on an ever-declining budget. Oakley painted a grim financial picture for the future stating, “Funding and mandates from the state has changed fundamentally and permanently.”
With the economy the way it is big business is starting to take notice in small business. “Small Business is the backbone of the American economy” said LBCC President Eloy Oakley when talking about the new partnership between Goldman Sachs and LBCC to help 10,000 small businesses in the greater Long Beach area with the new scholarship program. Goldman Sachs is a financial institution cornerstone despite various economic struggles it and the economy have faced recently. The company has it’s eyes on the next possible goliath in the private business sector or at the very least a solid business investment. As a part of the new partnership, selected business owners will receive a scholarship to be a part of business education classes created in partnership with leading business schools from all over the country. Some of the classes provided in the program are business and marketing, business support, and Opportunities to access capital in which Goldman Sachs has committed 20 million dollars in lending support. Helena Whittenberg a business management major said of the program, “That’s good because they’re investing in their future,.” Twelve free information classes are slated for, spring semester 2012 to provide more details about the program. LBCC classes start Jan 4 - 12 at LAC in building o-2 Room 234 from 9:30 - 11 and continue after that in the LBCC small Business Development center Jan 7 - 11 at 309 Pine Avenue in downtown Long Beach. The program begins March 2012 and all business owners are encouraged to apply at lbcc.edu/10000smallbussinesses and download the application.
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Gay anti-bullying law takes effect By Tyler Parker Hawkins Staff Writer Seth’s Law (AB 9) was passed by Gov. Jerry Brown on April 13, 2011, which requires schools to establish policies to prevent bullying and make resources available to victims. The passage of the bill could result in LBCC revamping its policies and procedures. In LBCC’s current standards of student conduct it states that disciplinary action will be taken if conduct, which disrupts the college community environment, based on race, religion, national origin, gender and sexual orientation. With the passage of AB 9 districts will be required to update existing policies and development of curriculum for teachers, counselors, and administrators Teachings on stopping discrimination and hate, and creating a campus culture of respect and difference is a part of the new law.
According to Assembly mem- vide support to gay, lesbian, bisexber Tom Ammiano in a recent arti- ual and transgender students, and cle, “AB 9 promotes alternative to increase understanding and forms of discipline that would fight discrimination.” teach appropriate behavior and Brett Bruhanski, a Political help bullies take responsibility for Science Major said, “I firmly the harm created towards a victim believe that AB 9 will have a sigcaused prior nificant impact suspension and at LBCC. expulsion.” “ T h e Mark “I firmly believe that AB 9 requirement to Taylor, Interim will have a significant include LBGT Director said, history in our effect at LBCC.” “AB 9- the curricula will Safe Place to Brett Bruhanski paint a picture Learn Actthat is more Political science major only applies to inclusive and so schools remove a subthere are no changes anticipated at stantial amount of censorship LBCC as a result of this new law, from our textbooks and courses of however employees and students study.” are already protected against Seth’s Law (AB 9) was named harassment or discrimination in honor of 13-year old Seth based on sexual identity or gen- Walsh, who tragically took his der,”. own life after many years of Taylor said “LBCC provides harassment based on his sexual training through a Safe Zone pro- orientation and gender expression. gram to help staff and faculty pro-
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Dominick Senter/Viking Ramundo Agrac and Hector Diaz finish work on the sprinkler system for the new Campus Store on Thursday, Jan. 12 at LAC. The 8,000-square-foot project has a $2.2 million budget.
Students adjust Tuition-free classes offered to new state law By Cynthia Montes Staff Writer
! The D.R.E.A.M. Act took effect on Jan. 1 and will concern many college-goers.
By Rebekah Hosman Staff Writer The section of the California D.R.E.A.M. Act allowing colleges to make private scholarships available for undocumented students (AB 130) is in effect as of Jan. 1 but Pell Grants and other California financial aid will not be accessible until next year (AB 131). John Santiago, 18, a business administration and economics double-major, said, “The amount is not substantial.” He also said many students eagerly await next year. The two Assembly bills signed into law last year regarding undocumented students and financial aid were scheduled to take effect one year apart. The section allowing California’s public funds to be available to undocumented students and scheduled to go into effect in 2013 still battles opposition. Santiago said, “California has already done so much for illegal immigrants.” Undocumented students already qualify for in-state tuition, a luxury that not even military personnel or their children who move to California can have. 59th district assemblyman Tim Donnelly, the public face of the initiative to repeal the California D.R.E.A.M. Act, discussed the negative impacts from act. He said,“The state still has a budget of deficit over $9 billion
and cannot even meet its obligation to legal California students.” Donnelly recently attempted, but failed, to push a petition to stop the second part of the legislation scheduled to take effect next year. The California D.R.E.A.M. (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act was designed to help undocumented students who cannot afford college tuition, but aim to be educated and productive American citizens. Julio Delgado, co-creator of dreamersadrift.org and a former LBCC student who obtained a degree in journalism at CSULB in 2010, said, “I think the fact that the petition failed shows how people really are. A lot of Californians agree that it is an investment in the future. The more educated people we have, the better it will be for our country.” Delgado also said he and other undocumented students do pay taxes and they should be allowed access to the same financial aide as legal citizens. “It just makes sense.” A fact sheet from the desk of 45th district assemblyman Gilbert Cedillo said, “AB 130 would allow students who meet the instate tuition requirements to apply for and receive scholarships derived from non-state funds. It has no cost to the state.” The fact sheet also listed four requirements that must be met by a prospective undocumented student. It said that a student “must have attended a California high school for three or more full academic years, or will graduate from a California high school, must register or is currently enrolled at an accredited institution of public higher education in California and must, “have applied for a lawful immigration status.”
Anti-terrorist security management, supply-chain logistics and hybrid car engine diagnostic sound like subjects for experts outside of LBCC grounds, but that was before. Now these courses are here and tuition-free. The Office of Economic and Resource Development, in coordination with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Southern California Logistics Technology Collaborative and the Manufacturing Skill Standard Council (MSSC) has designed a program to train front-line potential employees with skills in these critical and expanding areas. Grant awards cover tuition fees, books and supplies for eligible students. Some parts of the course can be taken online. Aside from college credits, students receive industry- credentialed certifications recognized nationally. Alan Vega, 23, an accounting major, said, “As an accounting major, I am very interested in supply-chain logistics. Had I known about the course last semester, I would have taken it.” Introductory courses started in Spring 2011. The OERD is devising strategies to reach more stu-
dents and new schedules are being try-led training and certification planned as of this writing. council. According to Scott Jacovich, The Homeland Security Grant Program Manager, the pro- Training is a 9-unit, 3-course modgram aims to develop core skills ule which introduces students to for workforce development. “We the historical, cultural and ideowant to bridge the gap between logical aspects of terrorism. It academic and vocational educa- also teaches legislations relating tion,” Jacovich said. Supply chain to national security, examination logistics are the processes and interpretation of forensic eviinvolved in moving goods from dence. Interagency collaborapoint to point in a timely and most tions, international law enforcecost effective way. ment, border and transportation Raw materials, spare parts and security and the social, economic, finished products pass through ethical and strategic issues that this cycle, which companies like challenge the implementation of Ford, Wal-Mart, FedEx and phar- national security strategy are also maceutical taught. companies and There are two spice growers “We want to bridge the gap grant funded all over the hybrid car engine between academic and world heavily training courses, vocational education.” depend on. the PC-based The basic software diagScott Jacovich nostic system for course covers Grant program manager an introduction natural gas to supply chain fueled engines lifecycle such as safe material and a 3-day course that provides a handling, order processing, quali- comprehensive training for electy control and forklift operation tronic engine technicians. Both and safety. courses work on Cummins ISL-G Advanced courses include and ISX-G heavy-duty fuel warehousing, inventory control, engines. Occupational Health and Safety Interested students can contact Administration policies, customs the Office of Economic and processing and transportation Resource Development at mode choices. (562)938-3064 for information on Both courses earn certifications prerequisite, eligibility and class from MSSC, a nationwide indus- schedule.
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U.S. Army veteran Ernie Aguilar, an LBCC student, was named veteran of the month by 39th District Congresswoman Linda Sanchez for December 2011. Aguilar said, “The feeling I had in meeting Congresswoman Sanchez, was first is to know that she’s a real human being with the same issues we all have. However, we also discussed the issues of veteran’s homelessness, the campus veteran’s resource centers within California and abroad. I asked her to visit LBCC Vets center and gave her our challenge coin.” The award was from the 39th Congressional District. Aguilar serves as the Commander of the LBCC Veterans club and also chairs the Veterans Resource Center. He also is a member of American Legion Post 496 in Lakewood and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7243 in Hawaiian Gardens. He also is a member of AMVETS, Post 48 in Paramount. Sanchez said, “It is an honor to recognize Mr. Aguilar’s service to our country as a member of the Army and as tireless advocate for veterans. Since being honorably discharged, Mr. Aguilar has dedicated himself to advancing veterans rights and raising awareness on their issues. “Aguilar’s work with veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder has saved the lives
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Rodney Weiss/Viking HONORED: Ernie Aguilar, commander of the LBCC Veterans Club, conducts club business at the Veterans Resource Center in the E Building on Thursday, Jan. 12. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez named Aguilar veteran of the month for December 2011. of local veterans. We all owe Mr. vent five veterans from commitAguilar a debt of gratitude for his ting suicide. dedication.” Aguilar served in the 1st Aguilar is passionate about Cavalry Division, as an infantryhelping fellow veterans with man and as a combat medic during PTSD. He regularly reaches out to Operation Desert Shield where he veterans and their families to pro- carried out policing operations in vide information on different Kuwait. He was awarded the resources to treat PTSD. His hard National Defense Service Medal work and efforts has helped pre- among other commendations.
Some students will be surprised to learn that they too can get tax returns simply for having attended school. H&R Block is offering the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOC). The credit is available to undergraduate students who paid college level expenses at an accredited school in 2009, 2010, or 2011. Bob Goodman from H&R Block said in a press release that college level expenses include tuition, required enrollment fees, course related books, and supplies and equipment. Up to $2,500 or tax credit may be available, 100 percent of the first $2,000 of expenses and 25 percent of the next $2,000. Goodman said that students must have been taking at least half of a full time workload for at least one academic period of the year. If the students’ parents claimed them as dependent, then they must claim this credit on their tax return. He said students cannot claim for themselves, but students can check with their parents to find out if they were claimed in the previous years and ask if they are claiming it this year. Tax professionals said forty percent of the credit is refundable, for example, if students paid $4,000 in education expenses and had no income and withholding, they can still get a $1,000 refund
from the IRS for each year. Goodman said if students do earn an income along with the $1000 of refundable credit, they may be able to get another $1,500 of opportunity credit to reduce their tax liability. They can also be eligible for a refundable Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $464 if they have no dependent children. Brian Muth 19, a radio television major said, “It’s fair because students have to pay a lot of money for tuition, especially students that go to universities.” Justin Amian, 22, a German and Japanese double major, said, “It seems reasonable for students to have more money for their education, but I believe that the government should use that money to further put back into schools who’s tuitions are too high as it is instead of giving students a small amount of money back. I think they are distracting the students by showing them a little money instead of addressing what is really happening in schools.” Information desk worker Kelly Chey said, “It’s a great idea. Students should get more money” H&R Block offers a free consolation for their 2011 tax return. They will also take a look at students’ 2009 and 2010 tax return to see if they missed any refunds. Students may contact Goodman of H&R Block at (562) 432-5221 for more information or make an appointment for a free 1098T review for students or their parents.
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Campus clubs prepare to recruit ! Groups begin tabling prior to the Join-A-Club Day festivities.
of approaches from recruiters: “Some recruiters can be very forceful. I try to be friendly and calm. I don’t want people to think I’m shoving our club down their throat. It’s important to be chill.”
By Alexander Metalis Staff Writer PCC’s Lawn on Tuesday, Jan. 24 and LAC’s front lawn on Thursaday, Jan. 26 will be filled with booths staffed by club recruiters. The events run from 9 a.m-1 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to check out a wide variety of recreational and academic clubs that the school has to offer. The Student Life office highly encourages students to attend Join-A-Club Day. Order of Thor club officer Jaime Gonzalez said, “It’s an exciting day. I can’t wait to talk to the students and get them excited about what our club does.” The Order of Thor is a multifaceted club that performs charity services and provides academic assistance to members.
Jacob Rosborough/Viking JOIN-A-CLUB: Jose Lopez, 21, a fitness training major, right, and Matthew Vigil, president of the Order of Tong, prepare to recruit students. Gonzalez said the club sells game plan for the big day: Every other club will be doing the itself and that students will be “Basically, I’ll walk around the same, so it’s important to make a eager to join in the camaraderie site and be friendly with the stu- distinct impression” the club has to offer. dents and talk to them about the Gonzalez also warned that stuGonzalez summarized his advantages of our association. dents should expect an onslaught
Outside Social Service Club provisional officer Araceli Montebello said, “People want a close group of friends. “They want to feel connected, when people come to our booth that day, we’ll show them how good sisterhood with us can be. Club day is fun. Friendships are made.” “I’ll be there,” said freshman Jacob Deason regarding club day. “I have an open mind so I’ll listen to what people have to say, but I really like movies so I’m hoping to find a film club.” The film major may be pleased to learn that LBCC offers a Filmmaker’s Association, as listed in LBCC’s club directory website: lbcc.orgsync.com/Club_Directory. LBCC has 103 clubs, varying in focus from religion to politics to Japanese animation. All of them will be on display throughout campus on Jan. 24 and 26.
Law promotes more diversity in history books
! Senate Bill 48 includes LGBT and disabled curriculum.
By Tanner Ruegg News Editor
As of Jan 1, Senate Bill 48 (SB48) is officially in effect in California and amends California’s current education code to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), as well as disabled contributions in social studies curriculum for California schools. The law would also prohibit
discriminatory content and activities toward the LGBT community to occur in public schools. However, with the current financial situation in California, most of the changes proposed by the bill, which include new textbooks and changes in curriculum, won’t likely happen until 20152016. Wendy Hornsby, LBCC history professor, said, “There’s a great deal of academic freedom. It’s up to the faculty members and schools to teach it.” SB48 doesn’t actually include colleges, but that doesn’t mean that LBCC won’t be affected by the changing standards. “Students will come in with
greater sensitivity to LGBT perHowever, not everyone is for sons because of this new educa- SB48. tion,” Hornsby said. Julian Del Gaudio, professor of A little sensitivity wouldn’t history at LBCC, said, “There’s hurt, considering always objecexperts said antitions to curgay crimes account r i c u l u m “There is a great deal of for 19.3 percent of change . . . academic freedom.” all hate crimes in they think America, an 18.5 we’re going Wendy Hornsby percent increase to be elimiHistory teacher from 2009, accordnating previing to the FBI. ous heroes. Anita Gibbins, director of the They want to know what else gets Women and Men’s Resource lost in the shuffle. But that’s the Center and PCC Student Life, nature of change.” said, “This bill is protecting vulWilliam Goldner, a history nerable groups of students and teacher at Stanford Middle School gives them a support system. It’s in Long Beach, said he worries a moral issue.” about how the changes are going
to be funded. “They tell us to act like a business, but we can’t because there’s no funding. It would be different if the government funded it. We’re already not able to teach everything. How are we going to fit this in?” LBCC student Bryan Delgado said, “I think it might make things worse because we might be seen as a country that classifies people and their behavior by being gay.” Already, a movement is underway which allows people to vote to change the law. On the website, stopsb48.com, supporters said it would cost valuable taxpayer money, as well as serve as an indoctrination of LGBT values.
Celebrity make-up artistry will change faces By Alannah Jones Staff Writer
Jessica De Soto/Viking MAKE-UP MADNESS: Jalen Harrison, 19, a fashion major, stops to admire the artistry of make-up that illustrates high fashion on the wall of the F Building at LAC.
Celebrity make-up artist Jayson Sanchez will teach six classes to students of LBCC who can earn a certificate of completion Tuesday, Jan. 31. The program will be taught at 4900 E. Conant St., Building O2 at the far south end of the LAC from 7-10 p.m. The workshop fee is $299 and people may register by calling (562) 938-5051. Each of the classes focuses on a specific subject. The first class is the basic application. Class two and three focus on eye makeup techniques. In the class, students will learn how to arch eyebrows, use eye shadow techniques, apply false eyelashes and use eyeliner techniques. The fourth class focuses on dramatic techniques. The fifth class is on bridal makeup and the business aspects of bridal makeup. The sixth class goes over everything students learned and an exam. At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion that will allow them to register for discounts at MAC
Cosmetics and other cosmetics stores. Cassandra Portillo, a social work major, said, “For a girl, that sounds really interesting,” Sanchez received his cosmetology license at Bellflower Cosmetology School and obtained his training and development from Chanel Cosmetics and has been in the makeup industry since 1995. He is also the creator of the Geisha Studios located in downtown Los Angeles, is the only makeup artist for MTV Los Angeles and does their red carpet events as well as interview touchups for celebrities on MTV. When talking about the students who normally sign up, he said, “There are three types of women. The woman who just loves make-up, someone who wants to build a career and the cosmetologist who wants to add make-up artistry to their job.” Many students have left either starting their own freelance makeup artistry career or one in the makeup retail industry. He also said students “can expect to learn the basic fundamentals to start a freelance make artistry career.”
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DeʼAnthony Phillips/Viking DeʼAnthony Phillips/Viking SHOOTING HOOPS: Viking forward Symphony Logan, left, grabs a rebound in the second quarter at L.A Trade Tech on Jan. 11. The Vikings defeated Trade Tech, 72-42. LBCC guard Keshonda Moore, right, drives to the basket against an El Camino defender during the second quarter on Jan. 13. Moore finished the night with seven points, as LBCC improved to 13-4 for the season. The womenʼs basketball team is getting ready to host Pasadena at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 in the Hall of Champions Gym.
Vikings dominate El Camino By Charles Reindorf Staff Writer The LBCC Vikings men’s basketball team dominated the El Camino Warriors, 94-69, improving the Vikings season record to 711. The Vikings were led by allleague guards Raynard Tyler with 15 points and Jared Garber with 12 points and eight rebounds. Cameron Gray, who had 30 points and eight rebounds led the Warriors at LBCC. The Vikings are still in the hunt to become conference champions with a 3-1-conference record and
with nine games left in the season. The Warriors are 10-6 overall for the season but are only 1-2 in the conference. The Vikings next conferences opponents are the Los Angeles Harbor Seahawks on Wednesday, Jan. 18. When talking about what the big win meant to the team, coach Barry Barnes of the Vikings said, “A lot of confidence in the world man. Because we started off the season zero and eight, got rid of a couple of the guys on the team who played for us last year, and as a coaching staff and players we did a good job staying together.” The Vikings started the game strong, leading by double digits
for most of the first half. The Warriors fought their way back to cut the Vikings lead to five by the end of the first half. Barnes and the Vikings made the necessary adjustments to shift momentum and jump out to a large lead during the second half. Freshman guards Kristien Owens and Ashton Edwards also played important roles in the win. Coach Barnes said, “Ash, the backup point guard to Raynard, did a great job running the show. They’re the future, so I pulled them over and told them you’re the future, so let’s clean it up.” Tyler, the Viking top scorer is a 6-foot, 2-inch, 170-pound
sophomore guard. Tyler played his high school basketball at Long Beach Jordan. The second leading scorer for the Vikings was Jared Garber who is a 6-foot, 4-inch, 180-pound sophomore guard and forward from Lakewood High. This is Barnes third season as the head coach. Last season, Barnes led the Vikings to a 15-12 record and the second round of the Southern California Regional playoffs. Before becoming the head coach, he was an assistant coach at LBCC for six seasons. During those six seasons, he helped lead the Vikings to three consecutive conference championships. WARMING UP FOR GAMEDAY: Coach Melissa Angel is eager for the upcoming season. She looks forward to the addition of leadership from new players and returning players. Angel hopes to improve on the 12-9 conference record of 2011. Angel is coaching in her fifth season with three of those seasons leading the Vikings to the playoffs. The Vikings begin the 2012 season at the Glendale tournament Jan. 27-29. They will host their first home game against Mission on Jan. 31.
Former LBCC coach honored By Joel Sabajan CityStyle Editor Former LBCC softball coach Patty Gasso will be inducted into the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame with a lifetime coaching record of 16159-1. She spent four years coaching at LBCC and took the job coaching at University of Oklahoma in 1994 where she is still coaching today. She started coaching at LBCC in 1990. In 1992, she was named California Community College Coach of the Year and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association West Regional Coach of the Year. Former student of Gasso and present day head coach at LBCC Melissa Angel said, “She had a wonderful personality. She meshed well with the women, but at the same time worked them hard and kept the team disciplined.” She also led the softball team to four South Coast Conference titles and two Southern California Regional titles. She won a NCAA National Championship in 2000, but has made appearances in each season. She is considered the best softball coach in Oklahoma University history.
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Basketball program goes pink By Liz Daniels Staff Writer Eric Thomas, 38, and 12-year team manager of the LBCC men’s basketball team refers to it as a “Sea of pink.” He is referring to the game that will be played on Friday, Jan 20. The game is a joint effort by the LBCC men’s and women’s basketball teams in the Hall of Champions Gym. The teams are joining in a statewide campaign to support and promote cancer research and awareness. Imani Hall, 21, a music major and sophomore guard for the men’s team said, “It’s very important to get the word out and I’m happy to be a part of it.” Raynard
Tyler, 19, sophomore guard, said “It’s a good thing and every year we should have it.” The event begins at 4 pm with a health fair in the lobby of the gym at LAC. Contests and otherways to contribute to the cause are planned. One way to help is to purchase a T-shirt. “During warmups both teams will wear pink Tshirts that will later be sold for $10. There will be speakers and the LBCC band will perform. “We have had one staff member pass away from cancer and another one battling cancer so it’s great that we are having this event.” Robertson added. Student Adviser Derek Oriee said the associated student body would provide a snack bar and all
the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. “I think all the students should come out and support the event,” Oriee said. The teams will host Pasadena City College. The women’s game begins at 5 p.m. Keshonda Moore, 22, a sophomore guard for the women’s team said “I have an auntie who is a cancer survivor and yes, it is very important to get the word out”. The men’s game follows at 7 p.m. “It will be a day to learn a lot,” Thomas said. He also agrees it’s a good cause and hits close to home because he has a sister who is a cancer survivor and believes one day there will be a cure.
team title. Elias stayed on as assistant coach until 2005. Elias was born in Romania Former track and field coach where he became a well known Baruch Elias died and standout track and Wednesday, Dec 6., at field athlete. He also age 90 and leaves played professional socbehind a long legacy at cer in Romania. In LBCC. 1971, Elias earned the During his time at highest coaching qualiLBCC Elias served as fications in Romania. assistant to head football Elias leaves a legacy coach Ron Allice for 16 at LBCC by bringing years. He also mentored the Vikings 14 Southern 23 athletes who won California champiindividual state titles. BARUCH ELIAS onships. He was inductElias came to LBCC, when Allice ed into the California Junior offered him a coaching job at College Track and Field Hall of LBCC in 1978. As part of Allice’s Fame in summer, 2011. contract, Elias was to be included. Elias was married to his wife Elias was known for his advanced Marika for 57 years until she died training techniques and condition- in 2008. He is survived by one ing programs. son, two grandchildren and his His techniques were so sister Stella. LBCC honored Elias advanced and rigorous that the by establishing a scholarship in Vikings never lost a conference his name. By Omar Mejia Sports Editor
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The menʼs and womenʼs basketball team will host Pasadena City College in South Coast Conference games in the Hall of Champions gym Friday, Jan. 20. The event begins at 4 p.m. and will include a health fair, contests and giveaways. For more information, students may contact interim assistant athletic director Teila Robertson at (562) 938-4345 or trobertson@lbcc.edu.
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Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the LAC from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
JOIN-A-CLUB DAY
Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the PCC and Thursday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the front lawn at the LAC.
LAC LIBRARY
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.
IMPORTANT DATES
Parking is free for the month of January in all students spaces on both campuses. Rules concerning staff and handicapped spaces, as well as fire lanes, will continue to be enforced.
IMPORTANT HOURS
Students wait in line to purchase textbooks and other supplies in front of the Campus Store at the LAC Tuesday, Jan. 17. Textbooks and other materials are also available online at lbccbookstore.com.
MAKE-UP ARTISTRY
The six-week workshop is offered between Jan. 31 and Feb. 9. For more details, call (562) 938-5051.
AIMEE BENDER
SCIBA Award and Alex Awardwinning author Aimee Bender will be at the Baughn Center for Literary Arts in P104 on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. It is free for students with a valid ID and general admission is $15. For more information, students may call Virginia Baxter at (562) 938-4634.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EVENT REGISTRATION
Registration for the 4th Annual Beverly OʼNeill Student Leadership Conference is open until Friday, Feb. 3. Students may sign up in the Student Life office at the LAC in E118 and at the PCC in GG200. For questions, students may call (562) 938-4978 or (562) 938-3088.
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Get IRS Refund If you or your parents paid for tuition, fees, course related books, supplies or equipment in 2008, 2009 or 2010, you qualify for a tax credit which may yield up to $2500 of tax refund from the IRS. Contact Bob Goodman for a free 1098T review at H&R Block (562) 432-5221 or robert.goodman@tax.hrblock.com
SPORTS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
SOFTBALL
Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday Jan. 29 Tournament at Glendale.
Friday, Jan. 20 vs. Pasadena at 5 p.m. LBCC.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 vs. L.A. Mission at 3 p.m. at LBCC.
Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Compton at 5 p.m. at LBCC.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
MEN’S BASKETBALL
LBCC Tournament Sunday, Jan. 29. at LBCC.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 vs. East LA at 7 p.m. at East LA.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 vs. Grossmont at 6 p.m. at LBCC.
Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Compton at 7 p.m. at LBCC.
Full schedules are available at athletics.lbcc.edu.
LAC CAMPUS STORE
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed weekends.
PCC CAMPUS STORE
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed weekends.
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.
LBCC STUDENT AND STAFF SAVINGS
Opinion
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EDITORIAL
LBCC, Goldman-Sachs a perfect pair ! “10,000 Small Businesses” initiative is a good investment.
Anyone who has been tuned into economic news during the past four years has heard the name Goldman-Sachs. In March 2012, the investment banking firm, which was made infamous by the 2008 Wall Street financial meltdown, will partner with LBCC and other Southern Californian Community Colleges to provide business development courses to small business owners. The move, if executed correctly, may be able to restore some of the sheen in the firm’s tarnished image. Goldman’s “10,000 Small Businesses”
initiative is an investment of $500 million, according to Goldman’s website. The investment includes education in as well as access to investment capital and business support. In the wake of the occupy protests, which laid banks like Goldman-Sachs and Bank of America in the crosshair, many people may forget the crucial role investment banks play in the economy. The old adage “It takes money to make money” holds true in the world of business. Many businesses rely upon an investor to provide the up-front capital needed for start-up costs, expansions or renovations. Large banks like Goldman can provide that capital, with less risk to their assets than a smaller bank would have. Like it or not, many small businesses,
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which make up the majority of employers in the U.S., rely on large investors like Goldman for their very existence. Many small businesses are not profitable for the first few years of operation, and without the initial capital, would be unable to pay for raw material, insurance, wages and other costs. While partnering with an investment bank may make some wary after the fallout from the Bush-proposed, Obamaapproved bank bailouts, it is important to see that the larger goal of the college is being achieved. By working with Goldman-Sachs, LBCC is taking on the role of facilitator of education, by providing the classrooms and academic infrastructure for the program. In this way, LBCC is bolstering the community of Long Beach by making sure
its small business owners have better resources to draw from. Community Colleges, unlike universities, exist to serve the local community, not just students. If the college can aid the community without taking resources away from students pursuing academic goals or certifications, the partnership should be welcomed, even if the ticking of the Geiger counter still makes some people hesitant. Such programs, in California’s current budget climate, simply cannot be funded by the state. Public institutions like California’s Community Colleges may find themselves increasingly reliant on private programs to complete their mission, especially as cuts to the education budget seem about as temporary as the pyramids of Giza.
COMMENTARY
OCCUPY NEGLECT
programs were offered to help ! The center is a students with their homework and problems helpful resource for schoolwork. pertaining to their More students succeeded and study assistance.
earned higher grades in their classes. The Student Success Centers When I first moved to at LBCC are one of the most Southern California for college, I valuable treasures that all stuwondered if LBCC had such dents should apprecicenters. My quesate. tion was answered In Vietnam, if stuthe first week of dents need help with school. homework, they Not only does might not be able to LBCC offer acadefind resources on mic assistance campus. through the Student Students may end Success Centers, but up hiring tutors or it also offers career forming study groups goal assistance to overcome the chalthrough the Career NATALIE LY lenges in classes. Center and That was why I was Counseling Department. thrilled when I noticed availabilThe Student Success Centers, ity of tutoring or success centers in particular, offer free tutoring, in America. textbooks, calculators and comWhen I was an exchange stuputers for students at LAC and dent during my senior year at PCC. Granger High School in Thank you for all your help, Washington, many after-school Student Success Centers!
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JANUARY 19, 2012
Marching toward unity
LBCC Trustee Tom Clark and members of Student Life ride in the 24th annual King day parade celebrating Kingʼs legacy of civil rights, peace, love and unity to a vibrant and varied crowd of parade-goers on Saturday, Jan. 14
Auto mechanic major Rocky Tim, 28, celebrates on the back of the LBCC Student Life on MLK Avenue and 12th Street.
Members of the Sankofa scholars from LBCC ride in the King day parade.
Student Life, Student Senate and LBCC trustees also took part in the MLK celebration.
Photos by Jacob Rosborough Photo illustration by Alex Campbell
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