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Volume 87, Issue 11

February 27, 2014

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Football brawl penalties imposed Officials hand out suspensions based on athletic directors’ recommendations, but won’t list names. By Nick Steele Sports Editor

Samwell Favela/Viking SIGNS OF SUPPORT: LBCC employee union members and supporters rally in front of the LAC’s T Building on Carson Street on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The crowd rallied to show support for three candidates for the Board of Trustees elections Tuesday, April 8.

3 candidates rally for support

By Tonia Ciancanelli Contributing Writer Dressed in LBCC Viking red T-shirts, college employees and students united in front of the LAC’s T Building on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to support Board of Trustees candidates Marshall Blesofsky for District 1, Sunny Zia for District 3 and Gregory Slaughter for District 5 for the April 8 Board election. Charles Noussias Jr. is a smog technician and auto body major, which is one of the 11 programs that were discontinued last Spring.

Safety scare Theatre and political science major Shirley Ann Gooding was stuck on the third floor of Building D when a restroom smoker triggered fire alarms Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, prompting evacuation. Gooding wears leg braces on both legs, preventing her from using the stairs, and said she was unsure the elevator would be safe since she didn’t know if the alarms signaled a real fire or a false alarm. Gooding said two students stayed in the classroom with her while her teacher was trying to find a way to evacuate her safely. Attempts to gain information from LBCC officials were unsuccessful.

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He and his father, LBCC alumnus Charles Noussias Sr., echoed each other, saying the vocational programs should be reinstated. “They can’t just cut programs that students have already invested time into, they just can’t do that. We can’t offer the certificates at the North Pole,” Noussias Sr. said while dressed in a Santa Claus costume to promote his non-profit organization “Santa Reaches the Children Foundation,” which teaches hands-on skills. Slaughter faces LBCC Foundation director Virgina Baxter. Blesofsky, a former LBCC al-

lied health teacher who is running against current Board President Jeff Kellogg, said he plans to restore some vocational programs and eliminate the controversial Assembly Bill 955 that many people say created a two-tier educational system. Board candidate Zia came to the U.S. with her family after fleeing from the Iraqi and Iranian war and described herself as a “byproduct of affordable education.” Zia said she acknowledges the need for creative solutions but plans to approach community stakeholders and grants for additional funding.

Regarding AB 955, Zia said, “I’m critical of the policy, not the Board.” Zia is opposed by Stella Ursua. Many students at the rally agreed they think the candidates would represent students’ best interests. Alex Vasquez, 19, a criminal justice major, said, “I support Gregory Slaughter because I know his voice could benefit students now and students in the future.” More information about Board candidates and voter registration information may be found by visiting lbcc.edu/boardcandidates.

Graduation deadline Friday, Feb. 28 By Madison Salter Staff Writer Students applying for Spring 2014 graduation must submit their application by Friday, Feb. 28 at noon to an admissions and records office. The application form may be found in the admissions and records office at the LAC in A-1075 and at the PCC in MD-135 or online at lbcc.edu/Admissions/ forms.cfm. Peter Phan, 27, a business management major, said, “I look to the office for help.” Both offices are open Mon-

day-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-noon. They may be reached by phone at (562) 9384136 for the LAC and (562) 9383944 for the PCC. Nely Herrera, 19, a culinary arts major, said, “I want to look for a job once I graduate.” Herrera said even though she just started attending LBCC, she is planning her future. If students have any questions regarding education plans or curriculum guidelines, they may see a counselor. Appointments may be made by phone at (562) 938-4560 for the LAC and (562) 938-3920 for

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the PCC, or online. Guidelines are offered at lbcc. edu/Articulation/guides.cfm. For more information, students may visit the LAC and the PCC Admissions and Records offices. Michelle Zavala, 23, a law enforcement major, said, “I don’t know much about graduation, but I usually find stuff out with all of the school’s resources.” The commencement ceremony will be Thursday, June 5, at Veterans Stadium. Last Spring, more than 1,800 students from LBCC received associate of art or associate of science degrees or certificates.

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South Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Sartorius received recommendations from athletic directors of the LBCC Vikings and Desert College Roadrunners on how long suspensions were going to be for all players involved in the Nov. 16 football brawl. “Most recommendations were accepted,” Sartorius said. All players who were ejected during the last play of the game last season cannot play in the first game of the Fall season. The rules state that if a player comes onto the field during a fight from the bench, he or she will be suspended for the following game. The athletic directors along with the commissioner watched the tapes to decide whether the player was fighting, defending himself from a hit or trying to keep his teammate from fighting. Players were not ejected who were not determined to be fighting. LBCC athletic director Joe Cascio did not release the players’ names. Sartorius and Cascio did not report what penalties the sophomore players who have finished their LBCC athletic ability would face. The brawl began when the Vikings tried to run out the clock and the running back fumbled on Desert’s sideline. Two Vikings attempted to recover the ball and the two teams began shoving. Shoves turned into punches. Viking players stormed across the field. The fight lasted several minutes. Haymakers and helmets flew. Coaches and police finally got the fight under control. No arrests were made and the game was called with about two minutes to play.

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February 27, 2014

Coaches vs. Cancer aids research

Exhibition basketball games assist funding for cancer research. By Nick Steele Sports Editor

College sports are making cancer awareness something to be remembered forever. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, local businesses such as Jersey Mike’s sponsored the Coaches vs. Cancer event at LBCC to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s research. In the two match-ups LBCC’s women defeated L.A. Southwest’s women’s basketball team 57-44 and LBCC Viking men’s basketball beat Southwest 85-55. During halftime, LBCC’s

Dean Connie Sears and Trustee Doug Otto impressed the crowd with their amazing speeches about their struggles to overcome cancer. Sears has been cancer-free for more than 20 years. She now takes an active role in fighting cancer, helping people who are faced with similar battles. Otto was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer during the summer of 2010 and completed a rigorous course of radiation therapy. The treatment came after nine weeks of intense chemotherapy at the M.D. Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In March of 2011, Otto returned to Long Beach Cancer-free. Coach Mike Anderson said LBCC is phenomenal with raising cancer awareness and getting people more involved, Wednesday night before the game.

Brittany Lieberman/Viking Jessy Duran and Jackie Cossio, both 19 and business majors, cheer as men’s basketbal player Chris Spencer slam dunks against Los Angeles Southwest at the Coaches vs. Cancer benefit in the Hall of Champions Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Food Court gains health OK But students still ask for more variety in choices.

of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Environmental Health. All foods are now stored at their proper temperatures. The LAC’s Food Court and Viking Express both have the proper health permits to serve food. Michael Washington, 18, a music major, said, “I go to the cafeteria at least three times a week.” The grab-and-go section of

have healthier and tastier choices. Considering the food I’m surprised it’s so expensive.” This semester, the Food Court has brought back the daily special. Students can savor foods like teriBy Madison Salter yaki chicken and enchiladas on Staff Writer specified days of the week. The Food Court is open MonRecords from the city of Long day through Thursday 7 a.m. to 7 Beach Department of Health p.m. and Fridays 7 a.m. to noon. and Human Services Bureau of Yvette Villasenor, 18, a psyEnvironmental Health noted pochology major, said, “I would tentially hazardous food “They should have healthier and tastier expect good food since they temperatures at the LAC’s have lots of vending machines choices. Considering the food I’m surViking Express in January on campus.” prised it’s so expensive.” 2013. Richard Garcia, associate Thirteen days after the -Yvette Villasenor director of public relations Psychology major initial inspection, the poand marketing, said, “The tentially hazardous temthe Food Court features foods like cafeteria staff are well trained and peratures were corrected. packaged sandwiches and salads dedicated to meeting and exceedThe Viking Express opened in for students in a hurry. However, ing the standards of the county January 2010. if students are not crunched for health code.” The store has been in complitime, the Nordic Cup coffee stand Garcia also said the cafeteria ance with health standards like inside the court serves handcraft- processes about 3,000 food tickets proper food labeling and storage, ed beverages and snacks. a day and about 50-100 students waste management, and propJanet Sepulveda, 25, an unde- visit the cafeteria hourly. er employee practices according clared major, said, “They should to records provided by the city

Different clubs for different students Thor and TNT are among the many clubs to recruit this Spring. By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer Originally based in Norwegian mythology, campus clubs have names like Thor, Odin, Vidar and Tilsmen. Today’s clubs have diversified to accommodate almost every possible student interest. Dozens of clubs recruited members Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the PCC and Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the LAC, including the first nighttime Join-a-Club event. Alejendra Castaldi, 19, a communications major and first vice president of TNT, a women’s social-services club, describes what a female student might expect when joining.

“The letters stand for Teens first semester. After that you have and Twenties. Our club teaches to carry 10 units.” you how to take care of people. Expectations can run high It’s all about sisterhood,” Castaldi for incoming members. Anthony said. Songo, 20, a pastry and pre-med Rodrigo Perez, 20, an eco- major, said, “I wanted something nomics major and Castaldi’s male that would make me look like a counterpart in Thor, said, “Being well-rounded individual. College a part of this club really opened is really to better yourself, and me up to not just new oppor- “I wanted something that would in one tunities. We make me look like a well-rounded field.L” B c o mp e t e d in Spring individual. College is really to better CC’s raSing and yourself, and not just in one field.” dio club won best KCTY -Anthony Songo is rated choreogPastry and pre-med major the No. raphy last year. This 1 college year we’re going for the sweep- radio station in America by Radio stakes championship.” Flag, a ratings agency. Jose Velasquez, 19, a political Randy Jones, 50, a Broadcastscience major and Thor member, ing major, said, “The radio club said, “We try to keep our focus on is up and running for returning academics. Community Colleges students. I was active in sports are a gateway to another college. broadcasting last semester. This To join Thor, students must semester I’m spending 40 hours a have a 2.0 GPA and six units the week on my radio show.”

Parking fees proposed to rise Miguel Espinoza By Staff Writer In an ASB Cabinet meeting Monday, Feb. 10, LBCC officials Margie Padron and Brendan Hayes gave a presentation about the possibility of increasing the cost of parking permits at LBCC rise from $25 to $30 and daily parking permits from $1 to $2. Although no final decision has been made, plans have been submitted for review. The fee would allow the parking services department to be in line with Education Code 76360 that allows an increase of up to $30 for fee waiver students. Esmeralda Aguilar, 19, an English major, said, “I just don’t see why we need to pay more for parking. We already have to pay to buy books, pay for health fees and for our classes.” Over the past few years, the parking services department has

taken on additional expenses such as half the cost of running the shuttle service from campus to campus, plus the 5 percent spent on the Long Beach Police Department contract and fees to provide credit and debit card payment at the permit machines. The increased revenue would help provide a better quality of service including the maintenance of all lots, plus the increase of permit machines from nine to 19, Hayes said. Richard Garcia, associate director of Public Affairs and Marketing at LBCC, said, “LBCC students have paid the lowest fees for parking of any college over the past 10 years. “Compared regionally, the costs for a semester permit ranges from $30 to $123, while daily permits run $2 to $5 elsewhere.” Though no decision has been made, prices are expected to rise as early as the Fall.

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February 27, 2014

LBCC mourns former English professor

By Alejandro Nicolas Staff Writer

grew up in Palos Verdes. He received his bachelor’s from Boston University, his masLBCC teachers and friends re- ter’s in English from Northwestmember Kenneth James Speirs by ern University and held a doca favorite quote of his from Ralph torate in 19th century American Waldo Emerson: “God literature from New will not have his work York University. made manifest by cowHe traveled all over ards.” the world and lived in His wife San San Paris, Beijing, ShangKwan, an associate prohai, Taipei, New York, fessor at U.C. Berkeley, Los Angeles, Minneapsaid, “Dr. Speirs sufolis, Chicago and San fered a heart attack on Francisco. Ken Speirs Sunday, Nov. 24, while LBCC alumna Emrunning the Berkeley ‘Driving force’ ilynne Mascardo said, Half Marathon.” “He started the first day He later died from compli- of class by drawing a large map of cations on Wednesday, Dec. 11. the world on the black board and Speirs was 49. a fat white dot representing where The English professor was he was born. Then he’d draw lines born Oct. 28, 1964 in Torrance and to every place he’d traveled.

“He didn’t let students yawn in class. He always wanted to be addressed as doctor. He said, ‘I spent too many years in school not to be addressed otherwise.’ He’d say, ‘Step by step, everything is moments. Take one of those moments and expand on it, because that one moment is what changes your life forever.’ “He is my main inspiration, why I pursued literature in college. As I progress in my career, I always have Dr. Speirs in mind. He is my driving force, a light, reminding me that anything is possible.” Speirs taught a course titled American Literature and The Novel at Berkeley. He wrote and published many papers and received numerous awards and fellowships.

Memorial services were conducted in Berkeley and in Palos Verdes Estates in January. Nicole Glick, Speirs’ former neighbor and LBCC colleague, said, “There were about 300 people there and it was nice to hear stories about him. I saw him almost every day, we always said hello. “The loss is profound. He was an inspiration to his students, a fantastic literary mind, a genuine, warm and kind spirit. Always smiling.” His dissertation “The Deadly Space Between: Union and Mediation in the Narrative Imagination of Herman Melville” received much acclaim. His book “Mixing It Up: Multiracial Subjects,” which he edited with his wife, is for sale on Amazon.

Velvet Pearson, a friend and English professor at LBCC, said, “I’m sad for all the students who won’t have the chance to take him and I’m sad for his two boys. I ran across a Bartleby joke and how often do you run across a Melville joke? I wanted to tell Kenny, but I couldn’t.” Speirs is survived by his wife; two sons Kai, age 10, and Bo, age 7; his mother, Joan Speirs; and brothers, Daniel and Garrett Speirs. His father Donald Speirs died in 2005. Tax-deductible donations may be made to the McFarland Family Foundation, which has established a Kenneth Speirs Memorial Fund to support college students in the humanities: MCO Financial Management, P.O. Box 176, Los Olivos, Calif. 93441-0176.

the LBCC website. nia Small Business Development Long Beach became available in Participants are required to be Center, said, “We’re always look- 2011. owners of a small business gen- ing for ways to employ the stuHe and partner Nicole Maltz erating annual revenue of at least dent base in our program.” opened their own shop, The Bicy$150,000, in business for at least New businessman Evan Whit- cle Stand, refurbishing and selling two years and employing vintage and new bikes and “We’re always looking for ways to em- accessories. at least four people. Few attending LBCC ploy the student base in our program.” Since they lacked are presently running a business experience, they Jesse Torres started their venture with business, so the average Business center regional director student may have quesguidance from the LBCC tions. ener, 32, an industrial design ma- small business center. Next door in the same build- jor, took Torres’ advice. Maltz said business adviser ing is the Small Business DevelWhitener parlayed his passion Bruce Sparks “showed us how to opment Center. Jesse Torres, the for repairing bicycles into a small have a business mentality and exregional director of the Califor- business when a retail space in plained the things we need to do

every day to make our business grow.” Whitener said, “There are things the center offers that we haven’t even tapped into yet, but when the time comes, we’ll be knocking on their door.” No cost, one-on-one consulting is provided in: business planning, Internet services, government contracts, legal, finance, human resources and international trade. More information may be found by visiting LBSBDC.org.

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February 27, 2014

Singer brings inspiration Theatre arts class By Liliana Duarte Staff Writer

Charlotte “Mama C” Hill O’Neal, Ibrahim Arsalan and Melzia Dia performed at a Black history month event at the PCC on Monday, Feb 24. All three of the guests were musicians and writers. As people gathered, Mama C, came out and the crowd clapped and screamed excitedly. Mama C began by introducing herself. She spoke positively of her husband Pete O’Neal and of the time she spent as a Black Panther. She also said how she felt about the time she was spending in Long Beach. “The spirit is beautiful and all of y’all,” she said. After her introduction, a video of her African culture and how she grew up was shown. From this video, everyone learned that she was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. In 1970 her husband and she moved from the U.S. and eventually went to Tanzania in Africa. “I almost lost my strive that Darel James/Viking says ‘she ain’t from here.’” Mama C BRINGING IT HOME: Activist Charlotte “Mama C” Hill O’Neal persaid that when she arrived in Tan- forms at the PCC cultural event Monday, Feb 24. zania, she wrote her first poem. Dia was alongside his broth- tions studies major and PCC CulBy the time the video finished, the entire audience knew how er who helps him with his music. tural Affairs president, said, “After much she loved music. Mama C One of Dia’s songs was named listening to the different types of even titled one of her songs “Mu- “Dance.” Dia explained how he music and hearing about the Afwent to a place where people rican culture, I learned a lot about sic is My Medicine.” me. Being African and CuAs she explained her pasban, I have been blindsided to sion for music, she said, “I “I could be on my deathbed and who I am because my family could be on my deathbed and in other countries has passed hear music and I will rise up.” hear music and I will rise up.” Music has been in her -Mama C away. But this event brought family for many years. Her Singer and poet it home for me.” Another positive statemother was a pianist for 50 years and her father and aunts danced to salsa and he got in- ment from the event is from spired and wrote “Dance.” Shunlece Laurant who is the sang for many years as well. During two to three breaks LAC’s Club Senate president. When the video finished, a Laurant said, “It was culturalquick break was scheduled. Dia in the event, Mama C sang freely with Dia and others in atten- ly enriching and very informative prepared for his performance. on some of our forgotten culture. As Dia fixed and tested his mi- dance. Arsalan also performed some I definitely left inspired to look crophone, he began to sing freely into more of my African ancestry. and Mama C couldn’t help but to of his music. Netta Gill, 24, a communica- Great event.” join him.

opens Spring act “A Streetcar Named Desire,” a thrilling 1947 drama, will be performed March 6 to the 16th.

ticular play, because of its notoriety. It is America’s most famous play, and it’s beautiful. It was on Broadway almost 4 years, then immediately after was produced into a movie, which was phenomenal,” Carreiro said. Mario Montes, 23, a theatre major who is playing Stanley, said, By Alejandro Nicolas “At first we were a little shaky, but Staff Writer after memorizing and rehearsing we’re more excited than nervous.” The story of a woman’s deThe production of “Streetceitful past, one man’s jealousy car” premiers March 6 at 8 p.m. and suspicions and a sister caught and has performances scheduled in the middle of it all will have March 8 at 8 p.m., March 9 at 2 LBCC students thrilled. p.m., March 13-15 at 8 p.m. and The theatre arts department March 16 at 2 p.m. at the LBCC presents their Spring production Auditorium, 4901 E. Carson St. of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Tickets can be purchased at directed by theatre arts professor lbcc.edu/tdf/ for $15 pre-sale, or Anthony Carreiro. $17 at the door. “ I t ’ s For stus omet hing “Many don’t try to do this dents, sestudents de- particular play, because of its niors and serve to sink staff memtheir teeth notoriety. ” bers, prices into. It’s -Anthony Carreiro are 10 dols omet hing Theatre arts professor lars pre-sale the audience and 12 doldeserves to sink their teeth into as lars at the door. well,” Carreiro said, laughing. “Streetcar” was written and Carriero started teaching produced by Tennessee Williams theater at LBCC in 2000. The di- in 1947, and later turned into a rector is a certified sword fighter movie on the big screen starring with The Society of American Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh. Fight Directors. He teaches sever“Stella!!” The famous exclaal acting classes, including move- mation used by Brando in the ment and stage combat for actors 1951 movie still echoes in the and introduction to theater and hearts and minds of movie lovers dramatic literature. and theater junkies. The production of a play this Anissa Loer, 23, a theatre renowned makes the cast ner- major who is playing the part of vous. Blanch, said, “I’m more excited “Many don’t try to do this par- than I am nervous.”

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Free counseling for stressed students One-on-one advice available on both campuses. By Thomasina Cotton Staff Writer According to the Spring 2013 National College Health Assessment, stress is the number one reason students are unable to achieve academic success. Free one-on-one counseling is available for all LBCC students who have difficulties managing their personal or academic lives. Anita Gibbins, director of Student Health Services and PCC Student Life said, “You don’t have to suffer with anxiety and stress. We lose a lot of potential in society by ignoring mental health issues.” The National Alliance on Mental Illness states, “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in America. Left untreated, the disorders can dramatically reduce productivity and significantly diminish an individ-

ual’s quality of life.” Cal State Dominguez interns earning master’s degrees in social work are on campus every Monday and Wednesday to support and advise students with resources for their specific needs. Intern Selamawit Habte said, “We try to accommodate students as much as possible. If we cannot help them here, we send them where they can get help.” Intern Zoua Lor said, “We want students to take advantage of the resources available to them to help them reach their educational goals.” Eric Mauk, 35, an art major said, “I think it’s great. School is stressful, and a lot of people don’t know any better to go get therapy. I would definitely use the service.” Esperanza Maldonado, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is available to provide oneon-one counseling on the LAC every Tuesday and Wednesday and at the PCC every Thursday. She is also a facilitator of a women’s support group that explores topics such as self-esteem and relationships.

The group meets from noon1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Student Conduct conference room E building, and Thursdays in the Student Union conference room at the PCC. Be Calm workshops are held at the LAC and the PCC twice a month. The workshops help students with time management, reducing stress, and accessing community resources. Each topic is discussed for 15 minutes. Workshops are held in conference room in Building EE at the PCC, and in the E Building onference room at the LAC. The session dates for March are available by calling (562) 9383987. Foster youth can be supported by attending the Solid Start Club, which meets every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. in the PCC Student Union. Times are subject to change. Counseling appointments can be made by calling (562)938-3987 or by visiting the Student Union office at the PCC.

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SPORTS

February 27, 2014

Vikes enter the playoffs By Richard Mejia Staff Writer

Coming off of a week where they needed to win, the LBCC men’s basketball team clinched a share of the South Coast Conference title Wednesday, Feb.19, and also claimed a playoff spot in the state playoff tournament. The team will take on Santa Ana at the Hall of Champions gym Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., with the winner facing top seeded Antelope Valley College on either Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1. The Vikings closed out the season with a strong showing against conference opponent LA Southwest in a 85-55 victory, finishing with a 18-9 regular season record. They earned a share of the conference championship with Cerritos. Cerritos dropped its season closer against L.A. Harbor. More importantly, the Vikings have earned a place in the state playoff tournament in hopes of winning their first state championship since 1994. “We have to start off tougher and defend at all times,” freshman guard Elijah Gaines said. Gaines was referring to the slow starting offense the team has experienced all season, which he feels is absolutely critical in advancing in the playoffs. The Vikings are the 16th seeded team for the tournament and will host 17th seeded Santa

CITY SPORTS Women’s basketball Track and field LBCC has gained the No. 5 seed for the So-Cal playoffs round two and will host Mt. San Jacinto at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Viking coach Mike Anderson was named SCC South Division Coach of the Year for the first time while Abbey Goodsell was noted with All-SCC South MVP honors.

LBCC’s women’s and men’s team will compete in Cerritos Invitational will be Saturday, March 1, at Cerritos College.

Ken Thomas will act as the new women’s tennis coach. The team won, 5-2, against Victor Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Vikings’ next game is Tuesday, March 4, at El Camino.

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Brittany Lieberman/Viking PLAYOFFS: Manny Correa moves down court at the Coaches vs. Cancer benefit game in the Hall of Champions on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The men’s team won against L.A. Southwest, 85-55.

Ana in the opening round. The match up marks the second time they meet this year, as the Vikings defeated Santa Ana in a narrow 78-74 victory on Dec. 3. LBCC men’s coach Barry Barnes said, “That’s when we were turning our season around.” The team was recognized at the Southern California postseason coaches’ meeting Feb. 23.

The Vikings remain almost unstoppable since their 5-1 loss against Orange Coast in their first match. The Vikes defeated Palomar on Wednesday, Feb. 19. LBCC also beat Irvine Valley, 3-0. LBCC now has a 6-1 record and the next game is Wednesday, March 5.

Swimming, diving

The Viking men placed seventh at the Mt. San Antonio College invitational by scoring 237 points. The women’s team came in 13th place with 80 points Saturday, Feb. 22. With 17 hits, LBCC’s baseball team wrangled up an 11-5 victory against the Glendale Vaqueros on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Freshman shortstop Julian Griego said, “We hit good the whole game. Big hits in big situations!” Griego went 5-5 with four singles and a double. Daniel Navar threw 82 pitches to 23 batters in his five and a third innings. He walked two batters, had one strikeout and allowed six hits and three earned runs to get his first win of the season.

Freshman guards Gaines, Chris Spencer, Brandon Stanton and sophomore guard Kristien Owens earned first team, All-SCC honors, while sophomore forward Mwelu Mataya and sophomore guard Carlos Sanchez were named All-SCC honorable mentions. Assistant coach Gary Anderson said, “They went out and played hard all season.”

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Miguel Espinoza/Viking WINNERS: LBCC’s women’s softball celebrates during an 8-0 victory against L.A. Harbor on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the LAC.

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in her and she has a lot of confidence in herself.” The Viking offense was active with seven hits Sophomore pitcher Natalie and eight runs, compared to HarAyala threw a shutout to lead the bor’s three hits. In NCAA softball host Vikings to an 8-0 mercy win the mercy rule is invoked if one over Harbor on Tuesday, Feb. 25. team is ahead by at least eight The victory brings the team’s runs after five innings of play and, season record to 3-2 in confer- unlike college baseball, it applies ence play and in the NCAA 6-7 overall. “We’re really good this year. tour nament LBCC’s next as well. In the game will be We have an amazing defense first inning, at Mt. San An- and a strong offense.” the Vikings tonio at 5 p.m. scored three -Natalie Ayala runs against Thursday, Feb. Sophmore pitcher 27. Mariah MarIn the five innings, Ayala quez. LBCC struck again, scorthrew 66 pitches to 20 batters. ing one in the second. The third She had seven strikeouts while inning showcased the Viking ofonly walking two to earn her fifth fense scoring big. Helped along win of the season. After the game, by three errors by Harbor, LBCC Ayala said, “My curve was on to- scored four more runs, with all day. The defense was great and I nine batters stepping to the plate. felt really relaxed. We’re really Angel said, “We set goals for ourgood this year. We have an amaz- selves yesterday, score early, take ing defense and a strong offense.” care of business early, have great LBCC Coach Melissa Angel at-bats, have a solid defense. We said, “We have a lot of confidence met all of those goals today.”

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Class registration Available online at lbcc.edu Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. -11 p.m. Feb. 27 House of Blues at PCC from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on the Lawn in front of Building MM. Free event in support of Black history month. Feb. 27 The Men Of Aztlan pledge night from 8-10 p.m. in front of LAC hall of Champions gym Feb. 28 Last day to apply for Spring 2014 graduation by noon. Feb. 28 Academic Senate, meeting at PCC MM124 at 1 p.m. Discussion of Winter schedule. For more information people may contact Dana Van Sinden at (562) 938-4842 Feb. 28 Rockefeller Night at Nordic Lounge Building E at 6 p.m. For more information people may contact candidate foreman at thorforeman@gmail. com March 2 Deadline to complete 20142015 FAFSA forms. March 3 Last day for students to change their grading basis. March 3 through May 19 LBCC Library WorldCat Workshop every Monday from 3:154 p.m. at the LAC. For more information, people may contact (562) 9384353 or (562) 938-4846. March 3 through May 19 Nursing resources workshop on healthcare and nursing resources every Monday of the Spring semester. at LAC L103 from 9-10 a.m. March 4 through May 27 Academic Resources Workshop from 10-11 a.m. at the LAC L103 March 14 Open mic night at LAC P104 from 7-9 p.m. Sign-up starts at 6:45 p.m. Coalition for Latino Advancement Weekly meetings every Thursday in T1310 from noon-1 p.m. For more information, people may contact cla.lbcc@ gmail.com

February 27, 2014

BRING THE HEAT

Refund of enrollment fees Enrollment fees will be automatically refunded to students who officially withdraw during the refund or transfer period. Assistance during registration For senior citizens who need help with registration information and assistance at the Senior Center at PCC. Call (562) 938-3048 for more information. Disabled students may get registration assistance From Disabled Students Program Services Office at LAC (562)938-4558 or (562) 9384833 TTY or PCC (562) 9383921. EOPs/CARE: Is a state-funded program providing support for students with language, social, economic hardships to help them achieve academic success. Obtain eligibility information from the Extended Opportunity Programs Services staff. Call LAC at (562) 938-4273 or PCC at (562) 938-3097. Schedule of classes is available in alternative formats. March 18 Flex Day, no classes SPORTS

Brittany Lieberman/Viking Freshman Judith Aguilar hits the ball against the Cerritos women’s tennis team during their third game of the season. The Vikings lost 8-1to Cerritos after winning 5-2 against Victor Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Viking will play Mt. San Antonio at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.

The Performing Arts Department and ASB present “A Streetcar Named Desire” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Anthony Carreiro at LAC March 6-8 at 8 p.m. March 9 at 2 p.m. March 13-15 at 8 p.m. March 16-15 at 2 p.m. Free parking in Lots D, E, F and tickets rates are available at lbc.edu/tdf

Free education services for students including drop-in tutoring, test prep, study skills or workshops and more. Hours Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. PCC EE 206, (562) 938-3991 LAC L212, (562) 938-4699

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Thursday, Feb. 27 Baseball vs. Oxnard at 2 p.m.

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Friday, Feb. 28 Women’s swimming and Diving at Mt. San Antonio at 12:30 p.m.

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Friday, Feb. 28 Women’s swimming and diving vs. El Camino at Mt. San Antonio College at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 Softball at Santa Barbara at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March, 1 Track and Field at Cerritos at TBA Saturday, March 1 Baseball at Oxnard at 1 p.m.

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OPINION

February 27, 2014

THE EMPIRE CALLS

CITY VIEWS What are your goals at LBCC? Compiled Monday, Feb. 24, at the LAC By Eliza de la Flor and Brittany Lieberman

Jonathan Amos, 18, medical assistance major

“I’m here to get my AA in medical assistance and I’m also thinking about joining the Navy afterwards.”

Roberto Perez, 25,

environmental studies major.

“I’m a geography major and I’m hoping to transfer to Cal State San Francisco.”

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Jose Huerta, 19,

biological science major.

“I want a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, and then go to med school for my master’s degree. I’m hoping to only be here until Summer 2015.”

Karen Azpuru, 21, international business major

“I’ve been here for about a year and should be here for one more semester. I’m majoring in international business and want to transfer to either Cal State Fullerton or Long Beach.”

Maren Akiyama, 20, undecided major. “I’m thinking about majoring in culinary arts but not exactly sure yet. I want to expand my horizons.”

Erika Castaneda, 21,

business management major.

“I’m hoping to only be here for another year. I’ve taken Winter and Summer intersession classes to get requirements over with. It’s expensive, so I’m hoping to only be here for one more year.”

Viking Staff Editor in chief: Eliza De La Flor Managing editor: Brittany Lieberman News editor: Shannon Murphy CityStyle editor: Marleen Ledesma Opinion editor: Leonard Kelley On line editor: Chris Martinez Social media editor: Albert Chavez Sports editor: Nick Steele Adviser: Patrick McKean Photo/online adviser: Chris Viola Retired photo adviser: Jim Truitt Staff: Thomasina Cotton Philemon Dang Miguel Espinoza Samwell Favela Brian Gutierrez Kendall Harris

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Campus hygiene is an unholy mess

Cleaner school means cleaner city.

It costs each Long Beach resident at least $28 per year for curbside garbage collection, recycling and other household trash pickup to prevent waste from hitting the beach, according to a 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Cigarette butts, coffeecup sleeves and last semester’s homework litters the campus grounds seven days a week, some areas worse than others. Each campus restroom is cleaned by custodial staff at night. By noon the next day, floors are littered with wet, crumpled paper towels, their user somehow mistaking the floor for a trash can. Toilets go unflushed. In extreme cases, urine and feces are left on seats and floors. In the morning, LAC’s park-

ing structure J is neat as a button. By 7 p.m., it’s developed into

an unholy mess of fast-food wrappers, soda cans and other “car trash” abandoned by the day’s

occupants. With garbage cans located on each of the five levels, we have no excuses for such reckless littering. Where there is a door on campus, there is a trash can. In addition to this rule, 150 trash bins positioned on the LAC and PCC combined, said LBCC’s operations and maintenance manager Alfred Garcia. Students might feel like campus hygiene isn’t their responsibility because for many, Community College is only a stepping stone to Cal States or universities. Whether it’s for one semester or seven, every student and employee is a part of the LBCC family and deserve a clean, enjoyable campus experience. Litter that is missed by custodial staff eventually finds way to nearby neighborhoods, ocean drains and recreational parks. It’s not cheap to attend Community College and we should strive to increase the quality of campus life, not decrease it.

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February 27, 2014

Motorjaw showcases artistry

A musician plays one of his original songs at Eco Coffee during the Motorjaw open mic night.

Story by Elizabeth Cheruto Photos by Miguel Espinoza Eco Coffee House is the closest cafe near the LAC where students hang out for Mayan Mocha and more than 30 other organic drinks. The cafe hosted the Motorjaw open mic event Saturday, Feb. 22. They host similar events every fourth Saturday. The Motorjaw organizer, Morgan Herbold, said Eco is a hub for people to get together to socialize and also for students to study. Herbold said they hosted the open mic at Eco because the place has an energy that can sustain the open mic atmosphere and it has loyal customers who support them. Herbold said the open mic

event is for promoting the talent in the community and also to give LBCC students who go there to study an opportunity to showcase their talents off-campus. He added that the talents are entertaining and customers never know what a performer is going to do until the artists take the stage. Herbold said the event was considered a success with more than 30 people in attendance and nine performers. He concluded customers cannot find this kind of show at larger shops like Starbucks or Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Grind. LBCC student Katie Robison, 27, an undecided major, is a regular at the cafe. She said it has good, organic and fresh coffee and she loves the outdoor seating.

Tyler Spraker, 20, an English major, is an LBCC student who also works at the cafe. He said the shop is well-known to students and the community due to positive reviews on Yelp. Another LBCC student, Christopher McLaughlin, 21, a French major, also works at the cafe. McLaughlin said LBCC students and teachers are among their most frequent customers. Some of the performances included music, poetry and standup comedy. LBCC student Rene Bruno, 19, an illustration major, was among the nine performers. She said she was not nervous performing a song with a mini-guitar, because she has played at larger venues.

Renee Bruno, 19, an illustration major at LBCC, performs at the event. Students were encouraged to show off their different talents that range from singing to stand-up comedy. Event organizer Morgan Herbold said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never know what the performers are going to do once they are on stage. You can have someone sing a cover song or even attempt to breathe fire.â&#x20AC;?

Motorjaw organizer Morgan Herbold reads poetry before introducing the performers.

A duet covers a popular worship song. The audience started singing along.

A guitarist plays an acoustic cover on stage.