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Volume 88, Issue 12
March 26, 2015
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On-campus smokers facing fines By Brandon Richardson Editor in Chief
A change in smoking policy enforcement will mean fines for smokers who light up outside designated smoking areas. Originally adopted by the college July 12, 1983 and last revised Jan. 18, 2011, the policy states, “It is the policy of the LBCC District to prohibit smoking in all areas including district-owned, rented or leased properties and vehicles, except in clearly marked designated smoking areas.” After the last revision, the Board of Trustees tasked the Associated Student Body to determine a plan of action to enforce a smoke-free campus according to district policy 7002 and recommend it to the Board for further deliberation. Alex Velasquez, 21, a psychology major and smoker, said Monday, March 23, “I can understand that it is disrespectful if someone is just chilling at school and studying or something and someone is smoking. Maybe just tell them to put it out or give them a warning. But to enforce it to pay money, I think that’s a little ridiculous.” The policy that is to be adhered to by students, employees, and all visitors has not been enforced and the ASB has yet to recommend a plan. However, the current ASB Cabinet is looking at two methods of enforcement.
The first option is to have Student Life enforce the policy. With this option, campus police would issue citations and deliver them to the Office of Student Life, who would then notify the offender of the fine amount. Student Life would track the number of citations a person receives and determine the dollar amount of each infraction. The offender might receive a warning for the first offense and fines would not exceed $100 for repeat offenders, according to the option plan. Money collected by Student Life “will be allocated to the cost for time and effort for the Office of Student Life, marketing of the tobacco-free policy and tobacco cessation treatment options through Student Health Services. ASB Cabinet could have input into the use of the remaining portion of the fines collected.” If not paid, Student Life would put a hold on students’ accounts, blocking them from registering for classes and requesting transcripts until paid in full. Option two would leave the process to Campus Police and would be treated like a parking violation. The citation would be sent to the city as a Municipal Code violation. The city would set the fine amount and no money would come back to the district. With this option, a student’s ability to register or request tran-
Brandon Richardson/Viking SMOKING SECTION: Students gather in the smoking area between the D and A buildings at the LAC Monday, March 23, unaware they could be facing fines for smoking outside the designated areas.
scripts would not be blocked, but, if not paid, the infraction could become a misdemeanor. During recent meetings, several members of the ASB Cabinet, including Student Trustee Gus Orozco, said option two would be the best course, due to the already demanding tasks Student Life oversees. LAC Club Senate President Benny Carrillo voiced his concern on the absence of any men-
tion of vaporizers. He said students smoke with their devices wherever they please, sometimes even inside the Fishbowl in the E Building. The Cabinet plans to add vaporizers to fall under policy 7002. To help decide which option to recommend, the Cabinet is conducting a sample survey of students to determine what they think would be the better option. The survey’s results are to be pre-
age group. Another survey, done by Ken Along with those factors, ad- C. Winters, Ph.D., and Randy vancing technology allows easy Stinchfield, Ph.D., licensed psyaccess to online gaming, similar chologists from the University to the video games played as ado- of Minnesota Medical School, lescents, and the ability to down- estimates 6 to 7 percent of young load hundreds of for-wager casi- adults now have a gambling adno applications right onto their diction. And the number is on smartphones. the rise, they said. Donovan Pierce, 20, a liberYoung adults are now the al arts major, said, group fre“It’s not like I’ve lost largest “When a friend of quenting casimine showed me the everything I owned.” nos, making up casino app on his 78 percent of the -Donovan Pierce phone, I downloadLiberal arts major people found ined one just like it and side the establisham on that thing all the time.” ments that have adapted to target Donovan admits to losing the large market. more than he has won, but does Until the mid-1990s, gamnot think he has an addiction. bling was considered socially ac“It’s not like I’ve lost everything I ceptable and little research had owned,” he said. been done on the more serious, CollegeGambling.com re- and rarely diagnosed mental disported that 75 percent of college order emerging, known as pathostudents gambled last year either logical gambling. legally or illegally. Unlike drug or alcohol ad-
dictions that are easier to detect physically, a gambling addiction is mostly invisible and often kept hidden for many years. By the time the addiction is exposed, it has become pathological and much more difficult to treat. According to childhoodtraumarecovery.com, not everyone who gambles habitually will progress to the point of mental disorder, but the financial, emotional and social devastation caused by letting the betting get out of hand are absolute consequences if help is not sought at the first signs of trouble. In all, one hundred LBCC students were asked if they have gambled at least one time in their lifetime. Of the students 89 said yes and 36 admitted to using Financial Aid to make the bet. If people are concerned about their gambling or someone else’s, they may call 1-800-Gambler.
sented at the Cabinet meeting at the PCC Friday, April 17 at 8 a.m. ASB secretary Samwell Favela said, “The survey we had from last year is so biased, we have to conduct a whole new one to ask unbiased questions to students on campus.” Students who want to participate in the survey may visit the Office of Student Life in E119 at the LAC or EE102 at the PCC or email studentlife@lbcc.edu.
Gambling addiction among college students rising Facts students should know before Problem Gambling Awareness month ends. By Kelly Mahaffey Staff Writer March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and among the growing number of people suffering from the uncontrollable urge to wager are college students ages 18-24. According to UCLA’s gambling studies program, college students have a greater likelihood of having a pre-disposition to gambling due to several factors. College students have a higher percentage of increase in risk-taking behavior typical among young adults and the growing number of legalized gambling establishments nationwide now target the
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March 26, 2015
Students urged to spring into health April 22 event to provide resources.
and literature available to help students succeed and emphasize the important role good health plays in academic performance. By Kelly Mahaffey Some of the booths scheduled Staff Writer are a healthy food demo and ask the doctor booth, ergonomics, The first Spring into Health which is the scientific study of event will be hosted by LBCC Stu- relationships in the workplace, dent Health Services on Wednes- yoga, stress relief and study and day, April 22, from 11 a.m. to sleep tips. Students and employ2 p.m. in the LAC A Building ees can expect many more health courtyard. “This will provide an and exercise demRegistered nurse os to be available Tina Cassar, who is opportunity for stuCassar said. organizing the event, dents to come faMeanwhile has planned some students are not miliar with services changes from similar aware what the years past. Before, available to them for $19 fee paid at outside vendors were just about any need.” registration covinvited to the college ers. -Tina Cassar and became the priJesus GuadaRegistered nurse mary resources oframa, 21, an arfered to students for health-con- chitect major, said, “I just pay the scious tips, advice and services. $19 and figure there is some nurse “We have such a wealth of re- sitting somewhere like it was in sources within our own staff and middle school.’ around campus who can provide Cassar listed the many ways many valuable services to stu- Student Health Services can help dents right here at the school,” a student for common ailments Cassar said. “This will provide such as providing relief for headan opportunity for students to aches, high-blood pressure, glubecome familiar with services cose checks and even hand out available to them for just about condoms. any need.” “The event will be the perfect The Spring into Health event way to introduce students to our will include many booths and in- services,” Cassar said. formation tables, demonstrations
Brandon Richardson/Viking HEALTH SERVICES: The first Spring into Health event will be Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the A Building courtyard.
Board deals with Brown Act case By Kelly Mahaffey Staff Writer
Irina Nizovtseva/Viking DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE: International students relax between classes at the international studentlounge Monday, March 23, in Building E.
International program helps foreign students develop leadership skills
By Jessica De Soto Online and Social Media Editor
Different foreign students come to LBCC for the international program because it specializes in supporting immigration advising in addition to assisting prospective students for Student Life. Student assistant Amhaed Manea, an aerospace engineering major, said, “My responsibilities here are to help them with anything they want like printing and homework.” For tutoring and other services they ask the international students to branch out to other learning centers on campus so they can matriculate and gain wisdom from other peers, he added. The International Student
Club also is affiliated with the program and provides a forum to share cultures and opportunities to develop social and leadership skills. The club sponsors weekly meetings of social activities, volunteering opportunities and equally important, the club encourages the students to participate in leadership conferences so they share their cultural richness of their countries with other students. Tsukasa Makino, 19, an accounting major, said, “I come from Japan and I’ve been here for almost eight months now.” Makino will not be visiting his home anytime soon because he has plans to transfer to Cal State Long Beach in 2018 to continue my study is accounting. “I like
California and the weather too,” he said. The program brochure lists, housing options, which include apartments, private rooms and the choice to have roommates, available in the surrounding areas. Noemi Cimi 20, attending LBCC to learn English, said, “I wanted to come to California because I had many friends here and I plan to attend a makeup school in Los Angeles.” Club meetings are conducted every other Friday. People may contact Jimmy Lanh at lbccisc@yahoo.com or (562) 229-2823. To gain more details students can inquire in Building A 1097, opening up at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon building E-07L is on the second floor.
A possible violation of the Ralph Brown Act was on the agenda during the nearly standing-room-only meeting of the LBCC Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 24. The law expressly prohibits serial meetings which are conducted through direct communications, intermediaries or technological devices for the purpose of allowing the legislative body “to discuss, deliberate, or take action on any item of business that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body.” Transparency, success, 4.3 and move-on was heard many times at the meeting. The conclusion after much discussion was to schedule a half-day retreat for training and healthier functioning of the Board on a date to be determined. The Board meeting opened with congratulations to custodian Albert Barnum for his retirement after 14 years of service at LBCC human resources. Cindy Vyskocil, associate vice president of Human Resources, was recognized for her years of commitment to LBCC and described by President Eloy Oakley as a true Viking all around. She is taking a new job as vice chancellor of Human Resources for the Coast Community College District. Baseball coach Casey Crook was congratulated for his 500 wins and is predicted by Oakley to be the winningest baseball coach in the history of LBCC.
In attendance were part-time teachers and community members who submitted advance requests to address the board during the public comments section. Due to the number of requests and the 20-minute time limit for this, the subject, Board President Jeff Kellogg asked the comments be shortened from three to two minutes so everyone could be heard. Cindy Frye, journalism teacher and membership chair of LBCC Certificated Hourly Instructors, used her two minutes to “request that part-time employees be fairly compensated and shown respect for all that we do for our students towards their success.” “We should be given the same opportunity to work with students outside of class time if that’s what’s needed to help them become proficient and successful.” Part-time Cerritos math teacher Beth Sable also asked the Board to recognize the value in the availability of teachers for students outside the classroom. During presentations, Oakley and Trustee Doug Otto announced awards and grants LBCC recently received as well as state and national recognition for innovation and the growing success rates of students from the LBCC. The Long Beach College Promise was awarded $5 million by Gov. Jerry Brown and the state March 20 for its innovative leadership in higher education. Otto announced a $21 million grant for Career Pathways Trust.
NEWS
March 26, 2015
Camp inspires students to lead Spanish
club to raise fun
By Elizabeth Cheruto Contributing Writer Nineteen students from LBCC headed to the mountains of Big Bear for a leadership retreat at Alpine Meadows Retreat Center from on Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. The students are part of the John Fylpaa leadership institute, a free 7-month, 7 session program. Name after the retired dean, the institute is designed to create civic leaders through monthly workshops that will include field trips, guest speakers and community projects. At the end of each group, the students who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and a transcript notation. At the camp, the students underwent hours of team-building training from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., which included three meal breaks. Some of the activities included trust fall, requiring a team member to go up the ladder, then fall, trusting the team to catch him or her. Keirra Colone, 27, a sociology major, said, “To be a great leader, trust in yourself, you are an overcomer.” Student Life coordinators Maya Cardenas and Derek Oriee were among other leaders who were training the students. Cardenas said, “Derek and I are extremely proud of the group
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Lottery Night planned for April 23 to include food. By Jonathan asaad Contributing Writer
Elizabeth Cheruto/Viking LEADERSHIP RETREAT: Bobby Lith, front left, looks up as a member of his team walks on a high thin metal as the other team members await their turn during their training at the Alpine Meadows Retreat Center on Saturday, March 21. Lith is one of the 20 LBCC students nominated for the John Fylpaa leadership institute.
of students we brought to the mountain. Each and every student the committee selected represents the very best of LBCC and our leadership program. “We believe in this group and we are excited to see what they produce to make our community and our college a better place.” Brian Ortiz, 23, a computer engineering major, said, “What I will take from this weekend is that there is no better time than right now. The bonds I have made show
that I, we, all have the potential of becoming great leaders.” Most of the team members said that they were inspired by their team members to be better leaders. John Salcedo, 41, a film and digital media major, said, “Jason Kang inspired me during the friendship bracelet exchange ceremony with a quote from Frank Ocean, “To work hard in silence and let my success be my noise.”
Oriee taught the team that courage among other skills is essential in leadership. Jackeline Velasquez, 20, an early childhood development major, said to be a great leader, “Just do it, have courage, contribute to the world and take risks.” The leadership team is diverse, with of members ages 18-51. Dave Shyloski, the assistant director at the camp, said, “Out of the college groups we have seen, LBCC is the most diverse.”
The Spanish Club is organizing Lottery Night to raise funds Thursday, April 23, in the English Lounge, P110. Games, music and snacks will be provided for all students. Juan David Pazmiño, who said he joined the Spanish Club because of his love to socialize with fellow Hispanics, detailed some of the games that will be played. “It’s not like a typical lottery. It’s like bingo, but rather than having letters and numbers to match, there’s pictures that need to match up to win. We’ll play several rounds,” Pazmiño said. Quintessential Hispanic foods will be offered at the event to commemorate Spanish culture, as well as rewards for the game’s participants. As contestants collect raffle tickets by winning a lottery round, we’ll have a raffle towards the end and give out prizes,” Pazmiño said. The details are still being hashed out and the event is meant to be a family-friendly night.
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Musicians to compete in June Majors and nonmajors are invited to perform solo or in concerto.
ability of orchestral parts as failure to do so could lead to disqualification from the competition. The competition will be judged by two external adjudicators along with the director of orchestras with decisions being final and they may elect to not By Sylvana Uribe choose a winner. Staff Writer Music major Ricardo AlvaraMusic majors and those who do, 22 said, “Every musician, votake music classes are invited calist and instrumentalist, who to apply for the LBCC concerto are interested or are in the music competition which will be in the program has the ability to audiLAC Auditorium on Sunday, June tion for a concerto or a solo. I’m still on the fence about applying 7 at 2 p.m. The competition is open to this year.” Undecided major Kevin Saliall current LBCC students who declared music majors or are en- cido, 19, was inspired in playing rolled. The director’s approval is music in middle school and has required for non-music majors continued with this passion. Saliwho want to apply and are partic- cido said, “It’s kind of a funny story. In midipating in a large ensem- “Every musician, vocalists and in- dle school chose a ble. strumentalists, that are interested Imusic class To apt h i n k ply, students or are in the music program has ing that I must submit the ability to audition.” would be an applica-Ricardo Alvarado able to play tion as well Music major guitar, but as two copthe teacher ies of the concerto movement. An accom- said that we would be playing panist will be provided for the classical music instead, so I chose audition, which is scheduled for the trumpet.” Although Salcido hasn’t Friday, April 24 ,from noon to 2 picked a major, he still enjoys p.m. in G112. Prior to submitting their en- playing music on the side. “In my try, contestants should check with spare time I play a lot.” Currently the orchestra librarian and music Salcido is enrolled in the Wind director with regard to the avail- Ensemble.
March 26, 2015
Freedom from class arrives with Spring By Elizabeth Cheruto Staff Writer
Arieel Alcaraz/Viking BRASS WIND: Undecided major Kevin Salicido, 19, practices his trumpet for the upcoming concerto competition.
Concerto competition winners should be available for all the rehearsal dates in April and May in preparation for the concert. Applications are available in
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G112 and can be picked up from Marshall Fulbright, the director of orchestras. The submission deadline is Friday, March 27 no later than 4 p.m.
It’s about that time students to go on Spring break from April 6-12. The break comes a day after the biggest Christian holiday, Easter, which is celebrated by Christians all over the world. Students from both LBCC campuses will have some extra time to do what they enjoy best. Brittany Herman, 21, a Biology major said she will take a trip to Las Vegas. Keith Pollard, 36, a nursing Major said he will spend time with his family in Texas. Daytwuan Jones, 26, a Philosophy Major said she will put in more overtime at work to pay for a new car. Saida Woodford, 24, medical billing and coding major, said she will spend time with her family and will also study. Tyler Shultz, 19, an art major, said he will see a few live concerts around California. As for Student trustee Gus Orozco, 29, a geography major, he said he will probably just work. Students will return for another 8 1/2weeks before the Semester the ends.
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Art accompanies written anthology The English club welcomes all creative forms of expression by April 30. By Sylvana Uribe Staff Writer
Cindy Macias/Viking Maria Nunez, 38, studies for upcoming tests on Monday, March 23, in the Math Success Center.
Coordinator urges more math tutoring
By Will Ranos Sports Editor
Sundee Dominguez, Math Success Center coordinator, said, “Tons of people take math classes, but not enough of those students utilize this center to its full potential. We’d like to see that increase. It’s free.” The exact numbers of students taking math who attend the center is unknown, but Dominguez emphasized that it is well under the expected attendance. The center coordinator said if more students showed up, grades and pass rates would increase. Moises Gutierrez, instructional Specialist for the center, said they usually tutor math classes 815, 110, 130, 115 and 140. Classes 110, 115 and 130 are all different levels of algebra and, along with statistics, are the main courses the tutors focus on. Tutors are always available to assist in those
subjects. Gutierrez said, “We try to get as much student participation in tutoring as possible.” While it may be assumed that math classes would have midterms, like most other classes, Dominguez said, “Usually math classes stick to a regular schedule
exams, 2-hour review sessions and regular practice material. Many programs are offered at the center which help fulfill students’ lab requirements for their classes. Directed learning activities, directed study groups and workshops are offered. Dominguez described activ“Not enough of those students ities as a work packet of information that focuses on specific utilize this center to its full po- subjects that students typically struggle with in their specific tential.” classes. Study groups run by a -Sundee Dominguez qualified tutors have a lot more Math Success Center coordinator collaborative work with other of tests. With math, you need to students compared to the other constantly know whether the stu- supplemental learning activities. dents are learning the material.” These usually last an hour. SupDuring midterm season, the plemental workshops are presencenter stayed on its usual sched- tations hosted by teachers that ule with no additional faculty also last an hour. All of them remade available, but, Dominguez quire an appointment. mentioned, during finals, there is For more information, stualways a rush of students noticed. dents may visit lbcc.edu/successTo accommodate students during centers. finals, the center offers practice
Strangers become human
Student locally recreates ‘Humans of New York.’ By Cindy Macias Staff Writer
Blog photographer Brandon Stanton, 31, set out to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers to share their lives with people worldwide in his photo blog Humans of New York. The blog features portraits of strangers he approaches on the streets of New York and along with their portrait, a quote or a short story is included. It’s followers have grown to over 12 million. Other cities and universities around the country created their own Humans of- page. Since LBCC educates over 25,000 students, all whom are wildly diverse, Ryan Shepard, 20, an urban and regional planning major, was inspired to launch his own rendi-
tion of Humans of New York on campus called Humans of LBCC. Lily Leighanna Leon, 19, a human services major, said, “It could bring the students and, even, the teacher’s closer together and may Ryan Shepard even help Humans of some people LBCC creator make some friends.” Nursing major Alyssa Talavera, 18, said, “It’s a great way to get the LB community together.” Shepard’s purpose is to welcome, showcase and embrace all diversity present at LBCC. “I hope that it will encourage students to get engaged with the school and also break down stereo types and identify our own biases we may have about one another. I hope
that the page will be a medium for students to learn about LBCC and its opportunities.” Shepard also hopes that whoever likes the page and does not actually attend LBCC will see that it is a great learning institution that high school students should consider. Often, if not always, students ignore community college and head straight for Cal States and universities due to incorrect assumptions they have about community colleges. Launched earlier this month, Humans of LBCC’s Facebook page has nearly 200 likes and has already featured 10 people as of Wednesday, March 25. The page aims to bring the diverse students of LBCC together for better understanding of one another’s similarities and differences. If people would like to have your story told, they may message the page directly to Facebook.com/humansofLBCC.
From book sales to writing contests, the English Majors and Minors Club has worked to engage students and its next project, Saga 2015, will be an online anthology featuring student’s writing and artwork. Patrick Shaffer, 22, an English major and president of the club said the idea of publishing an online anthology had been tossed around among previous club presidents as a way for club members to get their work published. However, opening the submissions to all students allows the club to find a wider variety of potentially publishable material. Saga accepts three pieces of poetry per entry, each no longer than 50 lines. The maximum word count for fiction and nonfiction submissions is set at 7,500 words for a single work, or three manuscripts totaling 3,000 words collectively. Student information, including contact details and when the
piece was created, is to be included in an email as part of the submission’s cover letter, but not in the submitted material itself. Shaffer said, “By cutting away the name of the author from the piece, we force the work to stand on its own. Since these works will be judged by their full merit and not by whatever name is attached to them, we hope to get the best of the best.” Typically, anthologies consist of a collection of poems and written works, however, Shaffer said the club welcomes art submissions as a way of showcasing student talents that go beyond writing. Students may submit photos or scanned copies of their original artwork, which includes paintings, illustrations, photographs, metalwork and ceramics. Kimberly Perez, 23, a graphic design major, said, “I think the anthology is a great opportunity for artists and other people who are not art majors to view something as beautiful as an individual’s work. It’s not the written word, but it’s still a form of expression.” The submission deadline for the anthology is Thursday, April 30. More details are available by contacting the English club or going online at lbcc.saga@gmail. com.
‘Kill Me Deadly’ captivates audience By Tyisha Ali Staff Writer A missing jewel, multiple deaths and a hard-core mystery were brought to the main stage of LBCC in the Broadway production of “Kill Me Deadly” and it attracted full houses March 12-21. The audience gave a standing ovation after viewing the mystery spoof written by Bill Robens and directed by Gregory Mortensen. Martin Hernandez, 20, a film major, said, “It was really funny. I enjoyed everything from the beginning to the end. The play paid homage to the classic hard and gritty dark mystery of film noir, a term used to describe the dark and edge genre of old black and white detective productions in Hollywood, by spoofing scenes and improvising in unexpected mishaps. In honor of film noir, the Performing Arts Department showed a parody of a classic film noir with crimes, lust, sensual motives, sarcasm and witty lingo to set the tone of the 1940’s and everything was dramatic. Charlie Nickels, a Los Angeles private detective, and his witty secretary investigated the murder of a wealthy client and the theft of “the most expensive diamond in the world.” Nickels is determined
to uncover who assassinated his client and stole the diamond. Nickels is challenged to weed out many suspects, deal with Mafia men and stay one step ahead of the police. When Nickels is framed by a femme fatale, Mona Livingston, he is forced to question who he should trust. Emily Ayala, 20, a music major, said, “I loved it. It was so good. I like how you can feel like you are in the times it was set in.” The actors in the play were professional and played their characters with such ease. The mini black-and-white film carried the play along as the audience watched Nickels think and drive while solving the case. The play kept the audience guessing and laughing until the end. Crystal Gomez, 20, a psychology major, said, “At first I thought it was Clyde, but then I knew it was Mona in the bar scene.” Ayala, said, “In the beginning I thought it was the butler, but all the evidence pointed to Mona.” Gomez said “It was really entertaining. At first, I thought it would be cheesy, but it was really fun.” Mario Provincia, 22, a theater major, said, “My favorite scene was when Bugsy (Siegel]) appeared and had Charlie beaten up.”
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Jorge Ochoa, coordinator of the horticulture program, begins preparations for next year’s plant sale with his Plant Propagation class in the green ho garden before this year’s event even occurs.
High attendance expected for plant s Plant Sale Statistics $20,000-$30,000 Amount of money raised on average 7,000-10,000 Number of buyers attending on average 10,000+ Plants for sale this year 100+ Species of plants this year Over 30 years LBCC has had a plant sale
Story and Photos by Jon Peacock Staff Writer On ratemyprofessor.com a former student describes Jorge Ochoa, coordinator of the horticulture program, as “the Indiana Jones of Horticulture.” Jackson Smith, current student and horticulture major, describes him as a “stud”. Smith goes on to explain that he likes having Ochoa as a teacher because he has a passion for plants. The former student now teachers at LBCC and is not only the department head for the horticulture program, but also teaches all the classes. Ochoa started at LBCC in 1995 as a student in the horticulture program, believing that horticulture was his destiny. In 2003, he started teaching at LBCC as a part-timer and in 2009, became full time. The horticulture program at LBCC offers four classes: Plant Identification, Basic Horticulture, Principles of Landscape Design, and Plant Propagation. The aver-
age number of students per class is about 25. “Our program is 60 percent practical and 40 percent academic,” Ochoa said. “It’s important for people to realize you’re not going to be mowing lawns. … You can still find a niche where you are still going to be happy. … Just don’t think about it as mowing lawns because it’s beyond that,” Ochoa said. Ochoa goes on an annual exploration looking for passion flowers. South America is one of his favorite places. Costa Rica, Brazil, Southern Mexico, Ecuador are a few places he has gone for his annual exploration. The LBCC plant sale is planned Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29 and April 4 and 5. The horticulture program hopes to raise around $20,000-$30,000. Organizers expect around 7,00010,000 people to attend, making the plant sale one of the biggest events for LBCC. About 100 different types of plants will be for sale, with over 10,000 plants sold. All the money raised from the
sale goes back in ture program. Ochoa, his i sociate Brian Has dents of Ochoa’s tion class have be next year’s plant sold this year is at the making. In past year Wednesday throu parking issues ex organizers will b thing new by spli and having the p on the weekends. Ochoa’s thou ture are that LBC program can foll model curriculum program drastica will allow student at LBCC that wo rectly to Cal Poly Ochoa said he dents thinking in horticulture o his class will “res ent fields and get niches and all th out there, so you open mind.”
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Helping save the monarch population By Will Ranos Sports Editor With monarch butterflies close to extinction, the LBCC horticulture program is doing its part to save them. The program is growing and maintaining milkweed plants in the PCC garden to help facilitate the monarchs’ regrowth. Milkweeds will also be sold at the annual plant sale March 28-29 and April 4-5. Horticulture teacher Jorge Ochoa said the reason monarch butterflies are going extinct is due to the advancement of cities and the fact that agricultural fields can treat milkweeds, essential to the monarchs’ survival, as if they are actual weeds. Ochoa said, “It’s a unique relationship between a plant and insect. It’s an
extreme dependence.” The horticulture teacher said the milkweed plant is the only plant monarch larvae can feed off of and lay eggs on. The plant is toxic, but the butterflies evolved to digest the chemicals. Once fully grown, the chemicals ingested from
their eating habits can vary and they can rely on a multitude of plants, Ochoa said. The expert said the variety of the PCC garden is important in satisfying the butterfly’s diverse eating habits. Ochoa also said pesticides and dangerous chemicals are not sprayed in the PCC garden since they could possibly be “It’s a unique relationship beharmful to the monarchs. In the upcoming plant sale, the montween a plant and insect. It’s an arch butterflies will be the main theme extreme dependence.” for the event. Ochoa said, “Every year there is a theme and this year it is milk-Jorge Ochoa weed for the monarchs. We have around Horticulture coordinator 500 milkweeds and hopefully we sell all of them.” the plant can serve as a defense mechaDrake Jasso, 19, plant science major, nism for the butterflies against predators, said the plant sale “is a good way to raise Ochoa said. money and a good way to get the comWhile the milkweed is important ear- munity involved. There is a wide variety ly on, once the monarchs become adults, of plants and they are at good prices.
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Brandon Richardson/Viking Jorge Ochoa walks his Horticulture 11A class around LAC as part of a tree identification exercise Monday, March 16.
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March 26, 2015
Softball shuts out L.A. Harbor
Darel James/Viking THE SET-UP: Sophomore setter Rupert Scott trains along with teammates during the men’s volleyball practice Tuesday, March 24, on LAC. The team will face El Camino on Friday, March, 27, at 6 p.m.
8-4 Vikes look ahead LBCC is preparing for a key game against El Camino. By Darel James Staff Writer The men’s volleyball team will host El Camino on Friday, March 27, at 6 pm. The Vikings stand at 8-4 overall. The team is returning from a victory over Los Angeles Trade Tech, on Friday, March 20, but suffered a 3-0 loss to Santa Barbara on Wednesday. LBCC freshman opposite hitter Charles Belvin said, “It was a
very up and down game. Santa want to make it to playoffs.” Barbara was able to maintain their Sophomore libero Adam momentum, but unfortunately we Wadley said, “It’s a tough road couldn’t keep up. I feel we haven’t ahead. It comes down to being been that consistent this season. one as a team and playing stronger Focusing with each on beating “Losing is not something we can minute.” the team afford if we want to make it to the T h e isn’t always playoffs.” young team the focus. has 13 -Rupert Scott f r e s h m a n We have to Sophomore setter and change that three up.” sophomores. Early-season mistakes along Sophomore outside hitter with a few recent missteps have Alfonso Mata said, “If everyone placed the Viking squad in a plays their position and just that tricky situation. position, I think we should be OK. Sophomore setter Rupert It’s only when we start to lose our Scott said, “These next games focus is when things sometimes coming up are huge. Losing is go downhill. It’s a rough situation, not something we can afford if we but we’ve played great games.”
WARMING UP
Jon Peacock/Viking WINDING UP: Sophomore pitcher Mary Gonzalez throws a pitch while freshman Andrea Barba is ready. The LBCC softball team beat Los Angeles Harbor, 8-0, on Tuesday, March 17.
By Jon Peacock Staff Writer The LBCC women’s softball team beat Los Angeles Harbor, 8-0, on Tuesday, March 17. Sophomore pitcher Mary Gonzales had nine strikeouts in six innings. Freshman centerfielder Doreen Corella had three RBIs. “The young women of the
LBCC softball team are an outstanding group of individuals with a dedicated head coach, Melissa Angel, and terrific assistant coaches,” ASB Rep. of Athletics Robert Hewitt said. “Although this first half of the season has presented itself as a true challenge, they still have the opportunity to finish strong as a team,.
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Team USA prepares at LBCC for the upcoming World Championship.
close to making his goal. Previous to joining Team USA, Butler attended Indiana University where was on the Track and field team and ran in various sprints and relays. As a sophomore, he clocked a time of 21.88 seconds in the 200-meters By Hunter King at the outdoor Tyson Invite and CityStyle Editor earned two Big Ten medals at the As the day was warming up, event. Butler attended the 2013 Team USA was warming down after their 9 a.m. workout on the World Championship as a sprintVeterans Stadium track at LAC on er among seven other athletes. The International Association of Tuesday, March 23. At h l e t i c s K i n d “It’s tough, but at the end of the Federation Butler III, sponsor 25, and his day, we get paid to run in cirthe World t e a m m a t e s cles.” Chamtrain here -Kind Butler III p i o n s h i p every mornTeam USA sprinter every two ing, Monday through Friday, in preparation years making this his second. In March 2014, Butler and for the upcoming 2015 World Championship being held in Bei- Team USA took the record for jing, China August 22-30. Of the fastest 1,600-meter relay at 3 minathletes who will compete, most utes and 2.13 seconds in indoor of them live and train in Florida, Track. “The mental part of it is just Texas and Southern California. “This is more than a sport, it’s as important as the physical traina lifestyle,” Butler said, “We can’t ing,” Butler said. The Jamaican party or lose our focus because team is his primary worry, aljust one step could cost us the though Team USA is competitive. Butler said, “It’s tough, but at championship.” He’s focusing on improving his 200-meter sprint the end of the day, we get paid to to 18.9 seconds. He says he’s real run in circles.”
CITY SPORTS By Will Ranos Sports Editor Track and field: In the Oxy Dis-
tance Carnival and Sprints Festival at Occidental College on Friday, March 13, the Vikings team had an uneventful day. On the women’s side, freshman Maisie Ahern finished 57th among 70 in the women’s 800-meter run. Freshman Asia Muldrow finished 58th. In the women’s 5,000, freshman Alexis Ceballos finished 116th among 128. Sophomore Joceline Clemente finished 119th and fellow sophomore Alexus Quezada took 122nd. For the men’s side, sophomore Omar Torres finished 81st among
203 in 5000. LBCC had five other runners finish between 149 and 191. Softball: The Vikings’ softball team had a total of five games in six days. In that stretch, LBCC went 2-3, but included two victories over San Diego Mesa on Saturday, March 21, in a doubleheader. They won the first game, 11-0, and the second game, 9-5. With a total of 13 games remaining, the Vikings can still finish above a .500 winning percentage. LBCC has the Ventura tournament Saturday March 28, and Sunday March 29. The time and opponents for that event have yet to be announced.
Jon Peacock/Viking PREPARATION: Kind Butler III, sprinter for Team USA, relaxes after his workout Monday, March 30. Butler and his teammates are preparing for the 2016 World Championships in Beijing.
Vikes swimming strong
LBCC has 10 Top 5 finishes at Pasadena meet, hosts Mt. SAC and East L.A. on March 27.
third among 12 entries. In the 50 freestyle, LBCC’s Nathan Pinkney finished second, Elinthorpe finished and Dionne finished fourth among 11 entries. Of nine entries for the 100 breaststroke, LBCC’s Frankie Cervantes finished first with Conor Shuey taking second and Max Taylor gaining third. For the 200 breaststroke, among eight entries, Shuey finished first and Taylor took second.
record in the freestyle 50m once we get to finals.” Elinthrope isn’t the only team member waiting to battle Mt. SAC. Freshman swimmer Cervantes said, “I’m very hopeful towards this meet. Our season boils down to it. After this, conference chamBy Darel James pionships are right around the Staff Writer corner.” Friday’s home meet will be the The men’s swim team team’s last conference match, is preparing for its first “I’m very hopeful towards this meet.” which is pushing swimmers and only home meet to maintain strong practice. -Frankie Cervantes against conference rivals Head coach Chris Oeding Freshman swimmer Mt. San Antonio and East said, “Giving our swimmers Los Angeles at the LAC on Friday, Elinthrope said, “Last week the best possible opportunity for March 27, at 12:30 p.m. was a good win for us. It helps go- success has remained one of our The team is returning from ing into our next meet this week.” many goals since the beginning of Pasadena City College after batElinthrope also said he looks the season. ting Los Angeles Trade-Tech and forward to achieving a personal “I’m looking forward to a good Pasadena on Friday, March, 20. best in the 50-meter freestyle at competition against Mt. SAC that In the 100-yard freestyle, LB- conference finals. “Right now I’m will help further the performance CC’s Ryan Dionne finished sec- focused on defeating Mt. SAC. I of our swimmers.” ond and Jack Elinthorpe finished would also like to get a personal
Darel James/Viking DIVING IN: The men’s swim team practices at the LAC on Monday, March 23. The team is preparing to face Mt. San Antonio and East Los Angeles on Friday, March 27, in the team’s only home meet.
CALENDAR
10 IMPORTANT DATES
March 26, 2015
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SENIORS
Tuesday, April 14 Study In Paris
LBCC is offering a studyabroad program from July 1-30. An information session will be on April 14 from 7 p.m. in LAC P110
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, March 27 Library workshops
In the LAC L103 to assist students with research assignments from 9-10:30 a.m. Library resources workshop from noon -1 p.m. The American Sign Language interpreters will be available to assist hearing impaired students. For more information, call (562) 938-4330 or email ssimpson@lbcc.edu March 28-April 5 PCC plant sale
The horticulture programs annual plant sale is March 28-29, and April 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash or checks only will be accepted. For more information, call (562) 938-3192 Friday, March 27 Museum of Tolerance trip $5 cash only refundable deposit For more information, people may contact Maya Cardenas at mcardenas@ lbcc.edu Saturday, March 28 Spring band concert
The LBCC Wind Ensemble, conducted by Brian Hamilton, and the Poly High School Symphonic Winds and Concert Band, conducted by Andy Osman, will present a concert Saturday, March 28, from 7:30 p.m. in the LAC Auditorium. Tickets maybe purchased by calling (866) 811-4111 or one hour prior to the performance at the box office.
For more information, contact the Office of Community Relations and Marketing at (562) 938-4353 or (562) 9384846 Sunday, April 5 Easter April 6-11
Spring Break
For additional information, visit lbcc.edu/ForeignLanguage/ documents/SA_France2015/ LBCCParis2015Brochure.pdf Wednesday, April 22 Summer class schedule
Registration, May 4-June 7 by 11 p.m.. Payment deadline, June 9 by 4 p.m. in person or by 10 p.m. online. Classes begin June 15.
For more information, contact the Office of Community Relations and Marketing at (562) 938-4353 or (562) 9384846. Thursday, March 26 Innovate! SoCal Symposium for people interested in economic development, start-up companies and entrepreneurship to connect with high-level speakers and resource partners. People who are interested may register at innovatescal.com UP-COMING EVENTS
Friday, March 27 Spring Sing Entries may be turned in by Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the LAC E117 or the PCC EE102 Spring Sing is Friday, May 22, in the LAC Auditorium at 7 p.m. For more information, people may contact Teila Robertson at (562) 938- 1978 Saturday, April 18 California Notary Public and State Exam State approved mandatory education for new and re-comissioning notaries at 4900 E. Conant Street,Bldg 2, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration fee $ 80 Materials $30 Exam $40 Registration at lbcc.augusoft. net For more information, people may call (562) 938-5051 Saturday, April 28 Center for Community College Partnership
Diverse panel will speak to current and former scholars. Students may learn how to enhance their transfer application and about various scholar programs. For more information, people may contact Maya Cardenas at (562) 938-4226 or email her at mcardenas@ lbcc.edu
Brandon Richardson/Viking Chris Viola, online and photo adviser for the LBCC journalism program, demonstrates how to create and use a Facebook account during a class at the Senior Center at PCC on Friday, March 13. The class is four weeks and goes over various social-media sites and how they can be utilized by seniors.
FOSTER CARE
ESSAY WRITING
Wednesday, April 1 Women’s History Month essay writing contest
Students are invited to participate. 1st prize: $400 2nd prize: $200 3rd prize: $100 Essays may be submited to the English Department in LAC P119 or by e-mail to jcasem@lbcc.edu no later than Wednesday, April, at noon. TEXT ALERT
LBCC offers a text-based emergency notification service for mobile phones. In the event of an emergency, subscribers will be alerted in real-time on important campus safety and security information Participation must be made by the account holder. For support, text HELP to 55155 (ALERTU) or email support@alertu.org
Sarturday, March 28 Foster care and adoption expo
Participants will learn about becoming a foster parent, adoptive parent or weekend host from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in the Nordic Lounge at the LAC.
To RSVP, call (888) 811-1121 POETRY
To celebrate national poetry month, retired LBCC English teacher Frank Gaspar and others will read poems Thursday, April 23, from noon-1 p.m. in P104. For more information, people may call (562) 938-4266 LAC CLUB LIST
ACJA, AGS-Kappa, Akna, Alpha Omega, Anime, Anthropology, Archaeology, Athena, Aztlan, Business, CLA, D’ Art, Community Eco, English Majors and Minors, Film,
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Future Teachers, KCTY, KLBC, Male Academy, Metalsmithing, Pagan, PTK, Philosophy, PNK, PSSA, SAMM, Socialist Praxis, Spanish, Spotlight Theater, Student Economic Research Association, Students for Equal Education, Surf, The Honor’s experience, Thor, TNT, Tong, Veterans, Society of Manufacturing and Engineers, Science and Engineering. PCC clubs list is not available from Student Life staff HOME SPORTS
Friday, March 27
Men’s volleyball El Camino at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Baseball East Los Angeles at noon Wednesday, April 1
Men’s volleyball Santa Monica at 6 p.m.
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CITY VIEWS By Cindy Macias and Jon Peacock at LAC on March 25.
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Bring hockey team to LBCC
One student voices How do you plan on staying safe his passion for a on Spring Break? roller hockey team. By Jon Peacock Staff Writer
Deysah Sears, 19, Psychology Major “I’ll be working most of Spring Break. No plans for doing anything.”
Datrice Hamilton, 19, Theatre Major “Going to sleep during Spring Break... A lot of ways to have fun without drinking.”
Only a couple miles away from LBCC’s LAC is an ice hockey rink, The Rinks at Lakewood. Long Beach is also the home to the Long Beach Bombers, a junior ice hockey team. So why doesn’t LBCC have a hockey team yet? Cal State Long Beach has had both a competitive ice hockey team as well as a roller hockey team. CSULB’s ice hockey team, classified as a club, competes in Division 2 against colleges such as Arizona State University, Fullerton, San Jose State and even Boise State. The 49ers’ roller hockey team, also classified as a club, competes in the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association, which is composed of numerous colleges all over the country. Bringing an ice hockey team to LBCC might be a stretch,
however creating a roller hockey team wouldn’t be as far-fetched. Multiple Community College roller hockey teams rise up and face universities. The teams include Saddleback College, Arapahoe Community College and St. Charles Community College. Being one of the largest Community Colleges in California, with about 25,000 students, putting together a comp etitive team wouldn’t be difficult at all. Though the gear is mildly expensive, the cost for a roller hockey team is significantly less than that of ice hockey team. Other teams in the area that have a competitive roller hockey team include U.C. Santa Barbara, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Fullerton, U.C. Irvine, U.C. San Diego, U.C. Irvine, USC, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
These colleges consider roller hockey to be a club sport in which players pay dues to compete. Their dues go toward rink time, cost of travel and league fees. An upside for a roller hockey team at LBCC would be that the city of Long Beach already owns and operates a roller hockey rink, which could be used for practice. Having a variety of sports to choose from at a Community College is key, allowing students to compete at a higher level before possibly transferring to a university and playing there. With roller hockey’s growing popularity, the Viking team would not find a shortage of teams to play against, not including the numerous amounts of tournaments the college could enter. Some Community Colleges are planning to offer a 4-year degree. So why can’t City Colleges create club teams to compete against universities in certain tournaments and leagues? We can, roller hockey being one of the few sports in which this would be allowed to do, so why not do it?
EDITORIAL
Diego Aceres, 19, Undeclared Major “Stay home. I don’t drink at all.”
Britian Peters, 21, Math Major “Always BYOB to stay safe.”
Kevin Larkin, 21, Engineering Major “Being in the right crowd, making sure you trust the people you’re with.”
Jonathan Ochoa, 18, Engineering Major ”Just not go to parties, stay away from alcohol and no drugs.”
Malik Price, 20, Engineering Major “Being aware and cautious as to what’s going on around you at all times.”
Sandra Garcia, 19, Nursing Major “Not doing bad stuff I guess.”
Don’t give up on dreaming Every battle scar tells a story, sometimes it’s carefully hidden beneath pride or a smile. Some students live in apathy and others tend to self-reflect in order to grow wiser. When the journey you’re on in life grows bittersweet and the courage to dream has become incomplete, remember a season of change is upon us and it’s more important on how you’re growing in the process than the destination. Many students have lived a life with a feeling that something is going to happen. Even when we’re going through adversity, when we’re at our weakest and in our greatest moment of despair that’s when we find ourselves and the ability to rise up to keep striving and believing in ourselves. But we can’t give up now
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Alex Contreras, 19, Art Major “By not going out. ”
a leader in this world. Therefore, we must make room for new opportunities and beginnings in our lives by disciplining ourselves, being givers and not beggars. Students must be able to recognize that this could be our best positions in life right now, but we’re not enjoying it because we’re focused on the burden. Achieving the level of continuous strength to keep moving forward because our past is no longer part of us. The start button has been pushed, and where you are headed and what you are becoming is undeniably more beautiful, more magnificent and important than anything you could imagine. In case you’re not feeling it quite yet, don’t be distracted. Instead take another small step in the direction of your dreams.
VIKING STAFF
Staff: Tyisha Ali Darel James Cindy Macias Kelly Mahaffey Jon Peacock Sylvana Uribe
Anthony Rocha, 19, Business Major “By driving.”
because these trials we all are experiencing are setting us up for a new height of greatness and dignity. Yes, we know it may be undeniably hard to continue on a path toward a dream when your mind and heart grow weak and troubled because we naively consume negativity from others. And that’s why some people never reach their highest potential because they never get away from the wrong people. Connect with those who understand your destiny, friends who appreciate your uniqueness. We need to surround ourselves with positive and like-minded people that can further us on our journey. All students are infused with distinctive talents, gifts and a purpose with oozing genius qualities and potential to inspire others and become
Brianna Vega
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March 26, 2015
Mr. 500 wins again and again
Casey Crook celebrates major milestone, now 13 short of LBCC record.
Reaching
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Story By Will Ranos Sports Editor Photo By D.A Phillips Contributor After losing to Cerritos, 11-2, in their previous game, the Vikings were able to beat the Falcons, 3-2, on Saturday, March, 21, and picked up baseball coach Casey Crook’s 500th win. LBCC’s game Saturday was a pitching duel with the majority of the action not coming until the sixth inning. Both teams combined for a total of five hits leading into the top of the sixth inning. The Vikings did score once in the top of the third. Sophomore catcher Robert Castaneda started the inning with a double to left center and later scored on an error by Cerritos shortstop Benny Arce. In the top of the sixth, with freshman right fielder Stevie Castro on third and sophomore left fielder Justin Davis on second, LBCC was able to score two unearned runs due to a throwing error by Arce, which allowed freshman pinch hitter Aaron Fawcett to reach first and advance to second. In the bottom of the sixth, LBCC freshman pitcher Schuyler Hill struggled to keep Cerritos off the bases. Hill started the inning allowing a single to Falcon second baseman Justin Walsh. The freshman pitcher hit Arce with a
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pitch in the second at-bat of the inning, sending him to first and advancing Walsh to second. Hill then threw a wild pitch in the next at-bat allowing both runners to advance and ended up walking designated hitter Mike Heenan in the same at-bat. The Viking pitcher was then pulled for fellow freshman pitcher Evan May. Being brought into a bases loaded situation, May was unable to keep the Falcons from scoring when he allowed first baseman Brett Thompson to single through the right side, bringing in two runs. That was the only
hit the freshman would allow the rest of the game. May finished the game pitching the final four innings, striking out three batters. Hill picked up the win, pitching five innings and only allowing two hits and striking out four batters. Robert Hewitt, ASB representative of athletics said, “With over 20 years of dedicated coaching service to LBCC, he is most deserving of this achievement.” Crook explained in a phone call that the players weren’t concerned with the 500 wins. The LBCC coach said, “There were
players in the dugout that didn’t know what was going on with (the 500 wins). We’ve scrapped our way to first place and right now we are focused on keeping that.” Crooks’ next milestone could be 514 wins, which would be the school record for wins by a coach, and would surpass LBCC coach Joe Hicks, who has 513. After their win on Tuesday, March, 25, over East Los Angeles, 4-3, Crook would have to win at least 13 of the 14 games left in the regular season to break the record.
Most wins in a season, set in 2006 Least wins in a season, set in 2004 Playoff career appearances
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Conference championships in 1996, 2006, 2009 and 2014
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State championship in 2006
2010 Casey Crook was named South Coast Conference, Coach of the Year
Pitcher Schuyler Hill, left and teammate Tanner Levine celebrate after picking up third out in the bottom of the fourth ending.
Freshman pitcher, Schuyler Hill throws to Cerritos batter in the second inning. The Vikings posed for the 500th victory by coach Casey Crook, front center.