LBCCViking.com @LBCCVikingNews March 31, 2016 • Volume 89, Issue 11 • Published Since 1927
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ROGUE RABBIT WRANGLED - News, Page 2
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BRING OBAMA TO LBCC
LBCC reacts to terrorist attack in Belgium News, Page 2
Students attend award luncheon in Sacramento
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“Flashback Friday” theme is this year’s Spring Sing tune News, Page 7
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March 31, 2016
Attack reinforces talks of safety
Story and photo by Omar Reyes Staff Writer @salar0895 Tuesday, March 22, may have been another day at LBCC, but more than 5,000 miles away, a series of bombings ravaged the city of Brussels, Belgium, with two bombs exploding at an airport and the third at a metro station. As of Monday March 28, 35 people had died in the attacks, including four Americans and three suicide bombers, according to NBC News. “I’m saddened by the attacks,” said Joon Velasco, 22, a deaf-studies major. “I don’t believe innocent people deserve that type of violence. I can’t seem to understand how people can hurt other people.” Four missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were injured in the attacks, according to Fox 13 news. Michael King, director of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints at 4579 E. Carson St, next to the LAC, said he was aware of the injuries. King said LBCC students, including students who are Mormons, use the institute for studies and activities. King considers the church a “safe atmosphere” for students and regarding the bombings, said, “Any act of violence against God’s children is a tragedy.” In addition, an emergency response training meeting occurred at the PCC on Thursday, March 24, with emergency tips given by communications director John Pope and manager of safety and parking services Brendan Hayes. About 20 employees attended the meeting, which also included an interactive exercise. Although Hayes said the specific emer-
SAFETY: Employees discuss safety ideas during an emergency-response meeting at the PCC on Thursday, March 24. The meeting was not made in response to the Brussels Bombings, said Brendan Hayes, LBCC’s safety and parking services manager, but guidelines presented in the meeting are applicable to incidences like Brussels.
gency response meeting was planned for several months and was not conducted in direct response to the Brussels bombings, he said the information given was “applicable” to terrorist incidents. In an interview, Criminal justice teacher Mike Biggs said, “It’s a tragic incident because it shows that global terror is operating pretty much wherever they want in the way they want. The loss of life and injuries are horrific and my heart goes out to all those affected by it.” On what students can do to report and
prevent attacks at LBCC, Biggs said, “Take a moment to reflect on what’s happened and use that as a motivation to be more aware. Stop walking around looking at your phone and look at what’s going on around you and see what’s out there. That might be just what we need to prevent something like this from happening.” LBCC students talked about the attacks Thursday and voiced concerns about possibly taking study abroad classes in the future. Exgard Parra said, “I have heard about
the attacks, but I would never skip the chance to study overseas because of it. That’s what they want, they want us to live in fear, and we can’t give that to them.” People may visit lbcc.edu/CollegeSafety for safety tips and evacuation maps for each campus and sign up for text alerts from emergency-responding agencies. Aubrey Grothe, Rhyaun Hamilton-Howell and Irvin Lorenzo contributed to this story.
Lone rabbit returns after $10,000 removal Despite the risk of a $500 fine for abandoning pets on campus, a single rabbit was recently spotted and removed from the LAC. Story and photo by Kelli Reynolds Staff Writer @kellidelrae A rabbit was spotted outside the P building on Wednesday, March 23, just before Easter. Once a common occurrence on the LAC, rabbits have not been sighted since the $10,000 effort to capture and relocate them in 2011. The school was at one point national-
ly known for the amount of rabbits who make their way to class, but the cute critters ran freely among campus. The Wall Street proved to become a problem. Journal reported in They began costing 2010 that more than the school substantial 300 rabbits lived on amounts of money in campus. the landscaping they Many of the rabbits devoured, burrowing appeared near Easter, numerous deep holes as people would purall over the span of chase one in spirit of campus creating a the holiday then later tripping hazard for realizing the care they students and employrequire, would abanees. don it on the campus Not only do the knowing a small wild animals prove to be a population lived at the harmful to the physLAC. ical campus, but they It may sound to are also hazardous to many like a pleasant each other. According scene to have bunnies to rabbit.org, rabbits hopping by on a sun- Grounds keeper removes rabbit from are extremely terny day as students the LAC on Wednesday, March 23. ritorial, which can
lead to aggressive fights. Knowing it needed to take action, LBCC developed a humane plan to remove the rabbits. They began capturing the rabbits, finding homes and sanctuaries for as many as possible and neutering and releasing the remaining back on campus. In addition, the school began posting signs warning that abandoning pets on campus comes with a $500 fine. The school now has developed a plan used to deal with any rabbits found on campus, including the one found on March 23. Communications director John Pope said, “We work with a local person who coordinates the animal rescue. So our procedure is when there’s a bunny found on campus, our facilities team contacts her and she coordinates the neutering and finds homes for them.”
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LBCC alumni speak in Washington Former Promise participants speak in support of free Community College. Story by Denise Jones Co-Editor in chief @DeniseJonesLBCC WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former Long Beach Promise participants, LBCC President Eloy Oakley and other education leaders gathered at the White House on Thursday, March, 17, to participate in a Reach Higher event. As part of first lady Michelle Obama’s Beating the Odds focus, Reach Higher targets under-privileged students in under-served communities with opportunities for higher education and careers. The day-long event, to highlight the Long Beach Promise and other successful school initiatives, was hosted in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, part of the White House complex. LBCC alumnus Keyon Anderson, representing the Long Beach Promise, spoke of growing up with survival as the main goal in his home, not education. Diagnosed as dyslexic, Anderson said, “I never thought college was an option.” Through his attendance at Cabrillo High School, Anderson received the needed support, guidance and confidence of feeling “disabled” to “abled” and enrolled in an auto mechanics class at LBCC, which led
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to an internship at Boeing. “The Long Beach Promise showed me that even I could go to college,” Anderson said. Long Beach Promise delegates joined speakers from Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School in the Bronx, N.Y., and Niswonger Foundation of Eastern Tennessee in a workshop discussion of what works and why. During the panel discussion, L.B. PROMISE IN D.C.: LBCC President Oakley, Cal State Long Beach’s Terri Carbaugh and LBCC alumni Dominique Vera Keyon Anderson and Dominique Vera participate in a panel discussion on the Long Beach Promise and discussed her ex- why it works at the Reach Higher event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 17. perience with the to continue her education at Cal State Long not funded by any agency or person. Promise. Vera and Anderson is finishing his master’s deher two sisters were raised by her sin- Beach. The opportunity to work abroad in France offered her global business experigree in social work and attending USC in gle-parent mom and emigrated from Ecence. August to pursue a doctorate in education. uador. After graduating from Long Beach The small setting allowed participants “I’m claiming that,” Anderson said of his Poly High School and accepted at her from across all sectors of education and Twitter handle @dr_Keyon. “dream school,” the University of Massayouth development asked questions on stuVera works for recruitment and placechusetts at Amherst, Vera found herself in dent follow-up and long-range tracking. ment firm in Los Angeles as a marketing a difficult position. “I was so excited to be Oakley said, “Reducing some of the and events specialist. She credits her inthere. This was my dream school,” Vera said burden of state and federal reporting to volvement in the Promise for allowing her emotionally, “But I didn’t have the finances allowing resources to be utilized for other to pursue her passion for business. “The to stay.” activities” is what LBCC needs to do to inL.B. Promise was the light at the end of the Once back at home, Vera enrolled at crease the bandwidth for that tracking. He tunnel, ” Vera said. LBCC and participated in the Beach Pathways, whose guidance and support helped further went to add that the L.B. Promise is
Obama invited to speak at graduation in support of free Community College
#Obama2LBCC used to invite leader to LBCC graduation June, 9. Story by Denise Jones Co-Editor in chief @DeniseJonesLBCC
Recently, I attended a Reach Higher event at the White House, in Washington, D.C., as a student journalist representing LBCC with President Eloy Oakley. During my visit, I left an invitation for President Obama to speak at the June 9 graduation ceremony at LBCC, with Eric Waldo. Waldo is the executive director for Reach Higher, a higher education initiative sponsored by first lady, and designed to inspire the nation’s youth and young adults to attend college.
Waldo said he would make sure the president received my letter. By tweeting videos and photos to the official accounts @POTUS and @FLOTUS using the #Obama2lbcc hashtag enables supporters to follow and track the efforts to have Obama or the first lady speak at the gradation. Here is a copy of the letter. Dear President Obama, My name is Denise Jones and I am a journalism student at Long Beach City College in California. I am co-editor in chief for the Viking News, an award-winning student newspaper. I am writing this letter on behalf of the Viking News staff, to extend an invitation to you, to speak at our school’s commencement ceremony on June 9, 2016. We believe your presentation would add to your legacy of being perhaps the first U.S. president to speak at a Community College graduation ceremony, further
demonstrating the value of a Community College education. Because you are promoting free Community College tuition nationwide, we believe the stage at Long Beach Veterans Memorial Stadium would serve as an excellent platform for your worthwhile plan. Long Beach City College includes a student population of over 25,000 diverse people from different cultures, nationalities and many from other countries. As a student newspaper, Viking News serves as an introduction, training and preparation for students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. The Viking has been a tradition that is deeply rooted in the community since 1927. Our college is one of the leaders in implementing innovative educational programs and policies to help serve the best interest of the community and students. The Long Beach Promise is one of the programs.
The College Promise is a partnership between Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach City College, California State University, Long Beach and the City of Long Beach. Qualifying students from the Long Beach Unified School District receive one year of free tuition at Long Beach City College, and given priority registration for students transferring to Cal State Long Beach. So far, over 12,000 students have received free tuition through the College Promise since 2008. An article entitled “The Long Beach Miracle” published Feb. 2, 2016, by The Atlantic features the Long Beach College Promise: theatlantic.com/education/ archive/2016/02/the-long-beach-miracle/459315/. We look forward to hearing from your staff about our unique invitation.
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March 31, 2016
Tradition takes a Spring Break Calendar committee considers children of students and employees when scheduling time off. Story and Photo By Jerick E Leblanc Staff Writer @jerickjake
SWIMMING FOR FUN: Psychology major Burdette Forsch, 20, sits at LAC pool Wednesday, March 23. She plans on practicing more during Spring Break. “I’d rather go swim than go to school. Some day I want to win the 200-meter butterfly finals,” she said.
For over 20 years, LBCC has scheduled Spring Break to fall the week after Easter Sunday, the same week when the Long Beach Unified School District scheduled its vacation for all elementary, middle and high schools. This year, LBCC will take its Spring Break from Sunday, April 3, through Sunday, April 10. Greg Peterson, vice president of Student Support Services said, the decision was made to change the schedule by the Academic Calendar Committee, composed of three teachers, three administrators, a staff member, and a student. “The challenge with scheduling Spring Break after Easter Sunday is that Easter
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Sunday fluctuates each year and can occur in mid-March through the end of April,” Peterson said. “The committee felt that it was important for our students with children to be off when their children were off for the Spring Break,” Peterson said. “The calendar committee conducted a survey of faculty, and the results confirmed that the faculty felt Spring Break had a negative impact on student learning when it occurred too early or too late in the semester.” Fine arts major Susan Ahearn, 55, said she is excited about having the week off, “I feel like a kid because my kids are all grown and in college. I plan on going hiking and not turning on my alarm clock to wake me up.” Ahearn added that next week is a good time for her to finish preparing her taxes. Peterson said the Calendar Committee conducted a survey of students, which had a mixed result and about half of the students surveyed wanted Spring Break to coincide with Long Beach Unified School District’s Spring break, and the other half wanted it in the middle of the semester. “In 2014-15, Spring Break was officially changed to fall in the middle of the Spring semester. This year, 2015-16, is the second
year that this change has been made,” he said. Psychology major Burdette Forsch, 20, said, “I am a part of the women’s swim team and I plan on practicing more from 7 -10 a.m. during the break since this part of the campus will be open.” Forsch added as an athlete, she plans to get plenty of sleep between her swim practice and her job. In 2013-14, the Calendar Committee began to discuss the impact that Spring Break has on the instructional programs at the college, especially for 8-week courses that start at the beginning and in the middle of the Spring semester. Kinesiology major Peter Nou, 21, said, “I am passionate about hardcore-free running, which is movement from point A to point B. This is an art to me and during Spring Break I will be going to rehab training because I had an injury in my knee over training doing a stunt off campus.” Nou added he likes the discipline and focus strength training brings him. “It’s also a form of stress relief and I’m looking forward to taking time off from school during Spring Break to heal my injury,” he said.
D.C. employs Viking alumna Story and photo By Denise Jones Staff Writer @DeniseJonesLBCC
an incredible moment in history and I still am emotional when I recall that moment when the ruling came down. You could actually feel the joy and relief in the air. It was palpable.” After 18 years of reporting at the Long Manzer said her current boss was the Beach Press-Telegram, former Viking first member of Congress to call for a conNews Editor-in-Chief Tracy Manzer, now gressional hearing on the Flint water crisis has a position on Capitol Hill in Washing- and is at the forefront of the matter. “I am ton, D.C. grateful, in a way, that the Flint issue has Manzer said as director of been so widely reported on and communications for Congressreviewed, as I believe it’s the best woman and Democrat Brenda chance we’ve had in years to adLawrence from Southfield, Michdress issues of environment jusigan, “I’m kind of like the editor tice, particularly as they relate to of the communications departpoor communities and commument for the congresswoman.” nities of color,” Manzer said. Viking photo and online adLawrence said, “When I hired visor, Chris Viola, a former ViTracy as my communications diking staff member with Manzer rector, I made it clear that I chose said, “It’s great to see a former Tracy Manzer her for passion and her drive and classmate’s journey from reporting that I had very high expectations. on local stories at the Press-Telegram to I’m proud and pleased to say that she having an impact to policy on Capitol Hill.” has demonstrated that passion and drive Covering the police and court beat at on a daily basis and that she truly shares the Press-Telegram for 10 years, Manzer my priorities for making a difference for said wearing a bulletproof vest on pre- the people of Michigan’s 14th District, dawn raids were some of the best times. where I was born and raised. Manzer said, “I was here for the 2015 Supreme Court “I am enjoying life on the Hill, and I feel ruling that dismantled Defense Of Mar- very strongly that Congress needs people riage Act and made same-sex marriage a who care about core issues that impact the right nationwide,” Manzer said, “That was majority of Americans.”
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March 31, 2016
A future fueled by french fries
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New methods to power vehicles studied in automotive project. Story By Jeff Dahlquist Staff Writer @jdahlasign
The Advanced Transportation Technology Center at LBCC’s PCC is taking strides preparing ecological advancement of tomorrow’s transportation. The project looks at new methods to power vehicles with alternative fuels besides the standard combustion engine. In a 2006 City magazine article, students Jason Davenport and Daniel Quintero, as well as others in the class, powered a car using french fry oil. Students obtain valuable skills in the automotive trade. Student James Romero, said, “We use Cummings insight diagnostic software to find fault codes and diagnose problems.” Romero said he is studying at the center to obtain a certificate in alternative-fuels. According to the curriculum guide, the certificate and degree programs prepare students for an entry-level position as a light-medium or heavy-duty technician. Students prepare for a career in alternative-fuel vehicle conversion, maintenance and repair using state-of-the-art-equipment. With a heavy emphasis on computerized-engine management, the mission of the alternative fuels program provides students training in servicing and maintaining alternatively-fueled vehicles in the light-medium and heavy-duty engine platforms, leading to a certificate or an AS degree. Students learn to work on high-pressure and low-temperature fuels without injury and diagnose and repair computer-controlled, gaseous-fueled engines. They are taught to comply with regulations with installations, inspections and related components. Advanced transportation technology center coordinator Cal Macy said in an email, the electric vehicle program is preparing to purchase a Tesla for use, and met with Tesla management to become a satellite training center. The center has had a site inspection by Tesla and according to Macy, “They are as excited as we are about the program.” Tesla and the center are planning to structure paid internships at Tesla for graduates. Macy notes that “they are expanding in this area and want us as a partner.” More information about the center is available online at lbcc.edu/attc, calling (562) 938-3067 or emailing Cal Macy at cmacy@lbcc.edu Students are also encouraged to visit them at the PCC in Building JJ.
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Viking News gains top state award Journalism students win nine honors during convention in Burbank.
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Three honored in Sacramento By Irvin Lorenzo Contributing Writer Phi Theta Kappa is a national honors society club that will be going to Sacramento with three students who will be accepting medals on March 24. Karen Rose is an adviser for Phi Theta Kappa and she said the three students from Long Beach City College will receive award medals in Sacramento. LBCC Vice President Greg Peterson also will be going with the three students. The three students receiving medals are
Jordan Ewing, Christine Fuller and Carrie Fuhrer. The medals will be worn at graduation June 9. Rose has been an adviser for the club since 2011 and she said, “I think it’s fun and the students enjoy it.” The club has an orientation where interested students can sign up, however they must have a 3.5 or higher gpa. The induction ceremony is in June when students light a candle along with the other students who will be accepted into the club and then blow the candle out altogether.
fourth place, and one honorable mention award. Brandon Richardson, finished first for News Judgment/Layout Tabloid contest and third for the news-writing contest, Carlos Ochoa secured third in the opinion Story by Joshua Miller writing contest Joshua Miller took fourth Co-editor in chief in the News Photo and Caption contest, @joshua_miller8 and Juan Galvez received Honorable Mention for the Editorial Cartoon contest. Joining about 40 community colleges Richardson, 28, a journalism major, from California to participate in a three- said, “This was my second state convention day state journalism conference, the LBCC and it was another great experience. I was Viking newssurprised after paper and City winning first Magazine staff place in news members won judgment and nine awards, layout for tabincluding an loid because award in generit wasn’t an al excellence for event I initialthe Viking staff, ly intended to from March 17participate in, 19. but our adviser The JourPat McKean innalism Assisted I signed sociation of up. I’m really Community grateful that he Colleges and pushed me.” the California Along with Newspaper the on-thePublishers Asspot contests, sociation hostthe Viking and ed the conferCity Magazine ence at the Los submitted enThe December 4th issue of Viking news featured Angeles Mar- a brand new design and 24 pages, helping the tires for nuriott Burbank paper receive the general excellence award. merous conAirport hotel tests. Miller in Burbank. The conference included on- won a $500 scholarship, Aaron Wiseman the-spot deadline-based contests and mail- took first for the mail in Magazine Illustrain contests for the 2014-15 academic year. tion, Jon Peacock took second for the OnThe conference also included workshops line Photo Story/Essay contest. Miller, 19, a from industry professionals, roundtable journalism major, said, “It was an amazing meetings for students to discuss and share experience. The conference gives students ideas, along with many networking oppor- such valuable insight to what it takes to be tunities. a professional photojournalist in the indusOf the on-the-spot contests, LBCC try. I cannot wait to attend the next SoCal gained one first place, two third places, one conference in the Fall.”
FM radio progresses
By Joseph Herrera Contributing Writer
With the television and radio program expanding its creativity, students are embracing the possibility of a new source of expression, a Long Beach FM station. For years, the FM station 99.1 has been nothing but static. Recently, Ken Roth, Long Beach Community Television and Media Corporation president, conducted meetings with broadcasting students of LBCC and discussed the steps to create a new radio format. The group has received word from the Federal Communications Commission that it has been granted a construction permit, which says they have 18
months to erect a tower or show progress. Once progress is made, the Federal Communications Commission will allow airwaves to be broadcast in Long Beach, San Pedro, parts of Wilmington and even reach Palos Verdes. Recently, LBCC Radio Club members have attended meetings and are in the process of designing a logo for the station. When revealed at the club's weekly meetings that a local radio station will take on Long Beach, several members rejoiced. Communication major Elizabeth Waite, who also serves as club president, said, “This is a big deal for aspiring broadcasters in Long Beach and every one of them should embrace this opportunity.”
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Prof tries to rebuild construction PCC program was cut during budget crisis. Story and photo by Carlos Ochoa Staff Writer @carlosochoaLBCC The construction trades teacher at PCC voiced concern over the future of the construction programs at LBCC on Tuesday, March 29. Javier Rivera instructs classes such as cabinet making, carpentry and horticulture at the PCC and said he is concerned about the state of education in the field due to the discontinuation of the construction program and degrees in 2013. On Wednesday, March 30, during Rivera’s morning blueprint class, student Lise Carter, 59, said, “I come from an administrative background and I want hands-on and more in-depth experience. These classes are helping me do that.” Along with the negativity she said she thinks the field receives, another obstacle she said she faces is being a woman in the field. “In the media, the earning potential is talked about for people with degrees in non-infrastructural jobs, but not everyone is outfitted for those jobs. … It doesn’t
PROGRESS: Student Mark Williams II, 33, a carpentry major, drills during his cabinet making class Tuesday, March 29. The class is one of many that no longer count toward achieving a degree in construction.
mean they are less intelligent, their passions are simply somewhere else.” Heberto Trahin, 19, an undecided major, said, “These classes don’t get the credit they deserve. There are a variety of students who come here. People think these jobs are easy and undesirable, but to be honest, not everyone has what it takes to do these jobs,
you have to love doing it.” Rivera said, “These classes are now only for personal enhancement,” referring to the class credits that no longer contribute toward a major. He said he blames the removal of the construction program on improper economic decisions from college officials. He
also said an “outside job” carries a negative connotation when high school and college counselors discuss careers with students. Rivera said, “People don’t realize there is a huge construction boom, where more people are retiring than being hired, which is creating a gap in jobs needed here in Long Beach.” With the Project Labor Agreement from the Long Beach Port, a certain percentage of jobs must come from Long Beach, which Rivera used to ridicule the statistics, which administrators used to justify the halting of the program in 2013. He said, “I don’t know where they did their research. … Labor statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor showed a rebound of workers. … It was a total mistake.” He said inquiries from the port within the last six months would justify the continuation of a program that would create jobs. Rivera has taken initiatives such as submitting a proposal for a new construction technology and management program to replace the discontinued program. The advice Rivera gives for to students pursuing a career in a trade is, “There is a lot of miscommunication when it comes to employment in trades. Make sure you do your research.”
‘Flashback Friday’ hits New play ‘Really, Really’ the stage in Spring Sing not suitable for children Students, employees and alumni will participate in this year’s Spring Sing on Friday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the LAC Auditorium. Sylvia Garcia, student conduct specialist of student affairs, worked with Teila Robertson, Student Life coordinator, to organize the event. “We’re very excited about the theme, ‘Flashback Friday,’” Garcia said. “The students picked that themselves and one of our students designed the fliers. I’m very excited that we got a lot of student clubs participating including community members. It should be a fun night.”
Clubs and individuals in the past have performed skits, dance routines, showcased musical and acting talents and even recited poetry. Lexi Mixson, 20, a criminal justice major who is performing in Spring Sing and is part of Athena. “We (Athena) won last year so we’re hoping to win again this year. I’m really excited to perform in it and it’s my first time. I’m a little nervous, but I’m hoping to do well.” General admission is $5 and all proceeds raised by the event goes to help students receive scholarships.
The comedic tragedy follows a contemporary student’s journey after a mistake at a party. By Carlos Ochoa Staff Writer @carlosochoalbcc
The Performing Arts Department and Associated Student Body will present “Really, Really,” a play written by Paul Downs Colaizzo, at the LAC Studio Theatre in H103. The play focuses on a student at an elite university who makes a mistake at a party and must deal with the consequences. The play will be directed by Anthony
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Carreiro, a professor in the performing arts program who teaches acting, theatre and production performance classes. The play will be performed April 2123 at 8 p.m., April 24 at 2 p.m. and April 28-30 at 8 p.m. The New York Times theater review described Collaizzo in 2013 as someone who “already possesses an assured appreciation of the addictive power of ambiguity, which he manipulates with baitand-switch mastery that never lets up.” Due to mature subject matter, no one under the age of 16 will be admitted. Free parking will be in lots D, E and F. Tickets may be purchased online at lbcc.edu/performingarts or by calling Ovation Tix, a ticket purchasing company, at (866) 811-4111.
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March 31, 2016
Open-house plant sale raises
Jorge Ochoa, head of the horticulture program, center, speaks to shoppers about the best way to care for the plants they are purchasing at the Horticulture Club’s annual plant sale at the PCC on Saturday, March 26.
Metal signs created by students in the Metal Fabrication and Welding Club are for sale.
A chicken at the PCC garden during the annual sale is seen
Vegetables in 4 inch pot PCC’s horticulture garde
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s thousands for horticulture Story and photos by Hayley Hart Online Editor @hayleylhart
Brian Hastie, left, instructional assistant for the horticulture program, speaks with Cal State Long Beach and LBCC student Amanda Paiz, 22, a human and child development double major, about gardening tips, Edgar Pelayo, 27, a horticulture major, right, listens with his dog Skyflower Durantha.
ts being sold for $2 in the en.
The Horticulture Club’s annual plant sale at the PCC began Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, and resumes Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3 from 9 a.m.4 p.m. Javier Reyes, 20, a horticulture major, said the plants for sale are grown by students in the club. Reyes said, “We have indoor and outdoor plants” and fruits and vegetables. Reyes pointed out one of the exotic species for sale is the staghorn fern. It is being sold by being mounted on boards as the plant typically grows at the top of tree trunks or in ruts of the tree trunks or branches. Amanda Paiz, 22, a double major in human development and childhood development at Cal State Long Beach, is taking a chemistry class at the PCC and saw the plant sale signs around campus. She said she had no idea the garden was on campus. Paiz said, “It’s like a hidden secret.” Paiz stopped at the sale after church on Easter Sunday. Paiz purchased jalapeños, zucchini, a plum tree and Thai chilies. Paiz said, “When I cook I use a lot of chilies. I’m excited to grow these.” Paiz spoke with Brian Hastie, the vocational instruction technician in the horticulture program, about growth space for the zucchini. She said she was pleased they don’t need much room to grow. Hastie said the official beginning of the plant sale is unknown, but believes it began shortly after the program was established in 1973. Hastie said, “We see people we haven’t seen all year, but they come out for the plant sale.” Hastie said the plant sale is, “really an open house. We give advice on
In addition to tomatoes, signs were also being sold.
planting, on gardening, on irrigation, anything to do with gardening for free.” Robert Johnson, a teacher in sheet metal and fabrication at LBCC and adviser for the Metal Fabrication and Welding Club, was at the plant sale with students from the club selling items made by students. Some of the items are decorative metal wall hangings with humming birds, American flags or mermaids plasma cut into the metal, birdhouses and pit grills ranging in price from $5-$150. Johnson said, “I truly enjoy seeing our students learn. They develop their creative side and math skills and they make tangible objects to bring home.” The proceeds are used by the club primarily for field trips to facilities that value the skills the students are learning. Edgar Pelayo, 27, a horticulture major, was volunteering March 27 for the first time. Pelayo started in the program because “I love the outdoors and wanted to work with plants. It’s a good program. People should look into it. It’s kind of a dying lifestyle.” During the first few hours of the sale March 26, Reyes said, “Milkweed is the most popular and it is sold out.” He said milkweed is good for the butterfly population, specifically the Monarch butterfly as when in caterpillar form they eat the plant. Ty Elijah, a culinary arts alumna and EOPS student assistant, was at the plant sale March 26 as a plant sale volunteer. Elijah said, “The plant sale is going well. It’s going on next week too.” According to statistics of prior plant sales given by the horticulture program an average of $20,000-$30,000 may be raised, up to 10,000 buyers may attend, 10,000 plants are available to purchase and over 100 species of plants are at the sale.
The milkweed plant sold out within the first few hours on the first day of the plant sale Saturday, March 26, said Javier Reyes, 22, a horticulture major.
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CITYSTYLE
March 31, 2016
Color and music combine for art Story and Photos by Joshua Miller Co-editor in chief @joshua_miller8
Students, employees and friends of LBCC gathered for an evening of food, wine, music and portrait painting at a gallery on Pine Avenue in Downtown Long Beach on Thursday, March 24. The LBCC Foundation Fine Arts Associates hosted a reception that included a live portrait painting session of John Molina, son of Mary Rose Molina, matriarch of one of Long Beach’s most prominent families, and Gio Molina, 14, a student at Westerly School of Long Beach, and son of John Molina.
The live portrait art was painted by Everett Babcock, 25, an art major at LBCC, and Christopher Chinn, a drawing and painting professor at LBCC. The event also included a performance by LBCC theater majors Frania Duenas, 32, and Jason Bowe, 35, in a comedic-skit that reflected the topic of getting a divorce “Brooklyn-style.” At the event, the music was played by brothers and LBCC music majors Bryan Baker, 19, and Brandon Baker, 22. Trustee Ginny Baxter, executive director for the Foundation attended the art event. “I think it’s a good partnership between the art community here in Long Beach and the students.”
BLENDED: Everett Babcock, 25, an art major, mixes paint with a brush while painting a portrait of Gio Molina.
A VIEW TO REMEMBER: Guests walk in to enjoy the fine arts reception as Everett Babcock adds color to his portrait of Gio Molina.
TAKING THE STAND: Everett Babcock, 25, an art major at LBCC, begins painting Gio Molina’s portrait.
SIDE BY SIDE: Everett Babcock, foreground, paints with LBCC professor Christopher Chinn.
CALENDAR
March 31, 2016
SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, April 2, 1-7 p.m. LBCC students will dance for a cure in the Hollywood dance marathon at the Avalon Theater. lightscameracure.com Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. Spring Orchestra Concert in the LAC Auditorium Free parking in lots D, E and F Tickets at lbcc.edu/performingarts Tuesday. April 12, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sponsored by student health services and the office of student life Free health services; department of health and human services mobile vans will be making stops PCC in parking lot 3 Tuesday, April 12, noon in LAC T1200 Free show on historical women “A’nt I a Woman”
SUMMER REGISTRATION April 25-June 12, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Online registration at lbcc.edu In-person registration hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon
PCC-LAC SHUTTLE Viking Voyager runs every 30 minutes Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Last run leaves at 9 p.m. Friday : 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Last run leaves at 3 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-3:30 p.m. Stops at PCC, LAC D Building and Veterans Stadium
ART GALLERY Gallery hours: Monday and Thursdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday noon-8 p.m. Located in K100 Gallery director Trevor Norris (562) 938-4815 tnorris@lbcc.edu for more information
ELECTIONS Voter registration has ended for: Tuesday, April 12, LBCC Board and other local races
Voter registration deadline is15 days before election day. Tuesday, June 7, LBCC bond measure
LB and presidential and state offices primary.
Wednesday, April 13, 2-3 p.m. PCC EE102G Behavioral Social Service Club collecting canned food. dsteele@lbcc.edu Monday, April 14, noon-1 p.m. Homeless student outreach event (310) 850-5918 Saturday, April 23 all day event Mini Grand Prix at PCC
POETRY MONTH All events are located in the Marian Sims Baughn center in P104 and are free to students and public. Friday, April 11, 1 p.m. Writer’s reading series Friday, April 15, 7-9 p.m. Student open mic night Tuesday, April 19, noon-1 p.m. Open mic reading for national poetry month Wednesday, April 27, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Advanced poetry workshop showcase For more information people may visit creativewritinglbcc.org
ASB ELECTIONS
Applications due Thursday, May 12, by end of day to Camille Bolton at LAC in E119 or Roberta Maroney at PCC Student Center in EE Building asb@lbcc.edu, cbolton@lbcc.edu
SPRING SING Talent show Friday, April 1, at 7 p.m. LAC Auditorium Proceeds go to student scholarships. (562) 938-4978 or trobertson@lbcc.edu
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Cal State Long Beach drop-in sessions 9 a.m.-2 p.m. front of A Building at LAC Tuesday, April 12 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 Wednesday, April 13 (562) 938-4670 U.C. Berkeley drop-in sessions 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 Tuesday, April 12 No appointments or sign-up required (562) 938-4670 Cal State Dominguez Hills drop-in sessions 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in LAC A1097 Wednesday, April 13 No appointments or sign-up required U.C. Irvine appointments Monday, April 11 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 (562) 938-4670 for an appointment
BAKERY AND BISTRO Bakery open Monday-Wednesday 10:30-1:30 p.m. Bistro open Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30-1:30 p.m. (562) 938-4757 for reservations facebook.com/LBCCBakery for weekly menu updates
PCC PLANT SALE Saturdays and Sundays, April 2 and 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the LBCC Horticulture Club at the PCC. Cash and checks accepted. Metal sculptures and other garden items for sale by the LBCC Fabrication and Welding Association.
POLICE SERVICES COUNSELING PCC and LAC Monday to Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon Online counseling services available at lbcc.edu/counseling.
The Long Beach Police Department serves LBCC with issues regarding security, lost and found items, thefts or other crimes. Evening safety escorts available for students and employees at LAC and PCC. (562) 938-4910 or (562) 435-6711 to report a crime or arrange a safety escort
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March 31, 2016
COMMENTARY
Media coverage skewed against Bernie Sanders One candidate stands out among a spe- from this year, 99 percent of households cific demographic all across the U.S. I’m own a TV, an average of 5 hours are spent talking about Bernie Sanders. watching that television. College students love Bernie, Where does all of this except for maybe those who go draw into good ol’ Bern? to Trump University. Well, it starts with Trump. Personally, I can say that I’d He is a media sensation. vote Democrat, especially with Anything Trump says, a more liberal, left-wing candiwhether behind a podium, date like Bernie. I follow Sandat a conference, on Twitter, ers on Twitter, Facebook and on the street, it makes the other varieties of social media. news. Literally anything the But something has come to my guy does makes the news attention. through headlines on your George Zuniga Sanders is getting little covTV screen erage on television. You tune into any scheduled hour of Somebody might think, “Oh, who cares. news on your local or nationwide channels, It’s just TV. Nobody watches regular televi- I can almost guarantee you there’s somesion anyways.” Wrong. That is dead wrong. thing about Trump in the newscast. AcMore wrong than anyone could possibly cording to The Nation magazine, it’s been imagine. According to the Nielsen ratings calculated that Trump gets 23 times more
coverage than Bernie does, we all know that Trump gets the most. What sickens me is how anything Trump says is swallowed up by every major news outlet in the nation. But what about Bernie? The latest big thing the media has covered on Bernie was a bird flying up to his podium. Sure, it was cute, sure, it was fitting for his speech but that’s it? It also seems like news outlets are posting articles on “why Bernie would be the biggest story now if it weren’t for Trump”. Nobody cares about why you could be covering him right now. It’s why you aren’t. To me, this is a man who’s going to change America for the better. A man who’s going to carry the nation forward and leave a positive impact. So I have to keep asking, “Why doesn’t anyone cover him like they should?”
CITY VIEWS “What are your plans from Spring Break?” By Jerick E. LeBlanc and Kelli Reynolds on Monday, March 28.
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Angela Dubuque, 20, Undeclared major “I have been practicing a lot for the dance concert. For Spring Break, I plan on sleeping a lot.”
Brandy Factory, 21, Dance major “I am going to Joshua Tree Natural Park near Palm Springs and I’m also going to Disneyland.”
Maria Barahona, 21, Nursing major “First I plan on catching sleep and then I have a bucket list with my best friend in Palos Verdes so we are going there.”
Randy Gurley, 21, Undeclared major “In all honesty, I’m going to a rave on Saturday in San Bernardino. Also, I’m working a lot of hours.”
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Pablo Barahona, 20, Bio-chemisty major “I plan on working, sleeping and catching up on homework.”
Michelle Hornilla, 24, Biology major “My plans for Spring Break is to study a lot.”
Raphael Gonzalez, 19 Undeclared major “Nothing, whatever happens, happens.”
Thomas Harlin, 21, Dance Kinesiology major “I am going to San Diego to have fun and to get away from Long Beach.”
March 31, 2016
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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EDITORIAL
‘Star Wars’ awakens Minimum wage academic pursuits should be raised It started with an email. An email wedged between a “Star Wars” newsletter and a $5 footlong coupon. It seemed unimportant at first, until I read who sent it. “LBCC honors program.” It was my second semester back at LBCC Fall 2013. I had tried earning a degree in 2006. It didn’t work. I wasn’t focused. I cared too much about going out, late-night shows, parties, working for extra scratch to fund those adventures. Several years and one big layoff later, I told myself it was time to take my education seriously. Time to stop playing games and work toward a beneficial goal: An education. My only problem was that I didn’t know how. My first semester back at LBCC was an endless cycle of closed classes, failed petitions and sprints from one end of campus to another, which tested my physical and mental fortitude. Thankfully, I had an English 105 professor, Nancy Darr, who gave me a chance with her last enrollment slot. I took the opportunity and ran with it, earning the highest grade in the class. But getting that email from the honors program still came as a surprise, mainly because I felt I hadn’t earned it. I was taking classes and earning solid grades, but I still didn’t know if I was advancing to-
ward anything tangible. I was beginning to think that I was wasting my time, that I should give up and start looking for another meaningless job to keep the party rolling. Truthfully, that email could not have come at a better time. As fantastic as the teachers are at LBCC, many of my standard classes lean heavily towards lectures and… more lectures. Dictation and memorization takes priority over exploration and critical thought. The smaller-class sizes in honors encourages me and my classmates to participate in thoughtful conversations and debate openly over our texts and readings. We become more engaged with the subject matter and work harder to complete the rigorous assignments. On top of that, LBCC’s honors program provides a number of services to help qualifying students including priority registration, a private study room with computer and printing access and dedicated college counselors. For me, the program gives me something more important than all of the perks. And that’s saying something, because the printing access alone is amazing to someone who’s had to try his or her luck printing in the computer lab. Danny Rivera Journalism and History major
The entire letter is on LBCCViking.com
to help students Positives outweigh the negatives in nationwide debate over pay increase.
Thousands of LBCC students deserve an increase in their minimum wages. The nationwide debate is a divisive subject among blue-collar and professional workers that crosses racial lines and certainly both sides of the political spectrum. Currently, the minimum wage in California is $10 per hour. In Long Beach, the rate will rise to $10.50 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017. Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, a former LBCC teacher and public relations director, and the City Council should be commended for helping student and the rest of the population receive a pay raise. Gov. Jerry Brown’s campaign to raise the minimum wage statewide was spearheaded by the Service Employee’s International Union representing healthcare workers and caregivers. When the Long Beach Economic Development Commission decided to support raising the minimum to $13 over five years,
that was a much needed boost for residents working and living on minimum wage. President Obama since 2013 has pressed for an increase to the national minimum wage: “Of course, nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages. ... “And to everyone in this Congress who still refuses to raise the minimum wage, I say this, if you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, go try it and if not, vote to give millions of the hardest-working people in America a raise,” Obama said in his State of the Union address Jan. 20, 2015. Another side to the issue of raising the minimum wage exists. Many economists, including the Congressional Budget Office, a non-partisan think tank for the White House, has said 500,000 jobs could be lost if the minimum wage were increased to $15 per hour. While people make valid arguments for both sides of the issue, the minimum wage should be increased. The process to make decisions that may help the country cannot be clouded by our inability to try to make things work.
Cartoon illustration By Carlos Ochoa/
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SPORTS
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March 31, 2016
Vikes defeated by crosstown rival Story and photo by Jeff Dahlquist Staff Writer @jdahlasign
Tennis team suffers loss against Cerritos Falcons to drop to 2-13 overall. The competition was rough for the Vikings who took on their crosstown rivals Cerritos Falcons on Thursday, March 17. The Falcons were recently named the No. 1 team in Southern California for Community Colleges by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The Vikings suffered 8-1 losses in all three doubles matches. In singles, the top three matches were all lost, 6-0. However, freshman Brittany Ruelas did not go down without a fight, totaling three points against Cerritos’ Danielle Pastor in the No. 5 match, which ended 6-1, 6-2.
The loss puts LBCC at 2-13 in overall matches and 2-7 in the South Coast Conference. Cerritos has now improved with its triumph over the Vikings, making the Falcons undefeated in the conference at 8-0 and 14-1 overall. During the match, coaches Renzo Maggi and Kim Stern offer quick tips to players and words of encouragement. After the loss against the Falcons, Vikings hosted Colby College of Maine in a non-conference match on Monday, March 21. The friendly match ended in a 9-0 win for Colby. The Vikings were scheduled to compete against El Camino on Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. and then end the season against Rio Hondo today, Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m. The coaches in the league soon will be voting for All-Conference players and some will be advancing to regional competition in hopes of reaching the state finals.
SERVE: Sophomore Jasmine Hyacinth returns a volley in the No. 1 doubles match at home against Cerritos on Thursday, March 17.
THROW: Freshman Jacqueline Samson trains by throwing a discus at the LAC in Veterans Stadium on Tuesday, March 29. The women’s track and field will head to San Diego on Saturday, April 2.
Athletes condition for invitational meet Story and photos by Omar Reyes Staff Writer @salar0895
LBCC athletes are getting ready to run, throw and show potential progress as the women’s track and field team head to the Arnie Robinson Invitational at San Diego Mesa College on Saturday, April 2. “We have been conditioning more and
have been doing Olympic weightlifting more to improve and practice on being more explosive,” said Jacqueline Samson, a freshman. Viking field coach Alex Godoy said she is looking forward to the next meet in terms of “improvement and to see what the women have in store.” Godoy said, “The athletes have improved a lot. They are getting stronger, moving quicker, more explosive and grasp-
ing the idea of putting all their training together.” Sophomore Shavone Nora said she wants to improve. Nora said, “We’ve been practicing. Hopefully, we’ll drop a better time to qualify for upcoming meets.” The Vikings have not been in a meet since March 11 at Occidental College. Viking track coach Karen Vigilant said the Vikings haven’t made higher rankings since other colleges have been in meets recently.
Vigilant said “I think going into this meet will be more competitive. Being that it’s our crunch time and our sophomore (Nora) is stepping up. It feels good for her to have a leadership role because it helps the freshman step us as well.” After San Diego, the Vikings will compete at Cerritos College on Saturday, April 9.
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Vikes easily outpace 2 opponents Trade-Tech and Cerritos finish well behind LBCC. Story and Photos by Jerick Leblanc Staff Writer @JerickJake With competition from Los Angeles Trade-Tech College and host Cerritos College, LBCC men’s swimming and diving team proved victorious and earned a pair of South Coast Conference dual-meet wins on Friday, March 18, to move to 3-0 on the season. LBCC took first place in 11 of 15 events at the three-way meet on its way to a 21034 win over Los Angeles Trade-Tech and a 166-108 victory against Cerritos. Viking head coach David Kasa said, “We train Monday–Friday to get the team ready for the swim conference.” Kasa, coaches the women’s and men’s swim teams who will compete Friday, April 1, at 12:30 p.m. at Rio Hondo College against El Camino College. Sophomore Conor Schuey, 20, said, “I hope to do well in conference and later I want to win the 500-yard freestyle and the 100-yard breast stroke.”
PRACTICE: Sophomore Conor Schuey practices in the LAC pool on Monday, March 28 with the men’s swim team. “I hope to do well in the conference and I want to win the 500-yard freestyle and 100-yard breast stroke,” he said. BACK COVER PHOTO: Sophomore Eric Espinoza, 19, swims in the LAC pool Wednesday, March 28. He takes swimming classes and said, “I enjoy swimming because it give me a great workout and it relaxes me when I’m going through tough times.”
On Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, the LBCC swim teams will be at the Pasadena Invitational at Pasadena City College and then prepare for the April 21-23 South
Pitcher leads Vikes to 7-0 league mark Story by Darell James Staff Writer @darrelljames_
Bringing their record to 15-7 overall and 7-0 in the South Coast Conference, the LBCC baseball team defeated Mt. San Antonio, 10-2, Wednesday, March 29, at Joe Hicks Memorial Field. Standout players for LBCC highlighted on lbccvikings.com/sports were freshman pitcher Daniel Rocha, who threw eight shutout innings, and freshman second baseman Tanner Moore who went 4-for-4 with 4 runs batted in at the plate. Freshman 1st baseman Vincent Byrd II and sophomore outfielder Tai Tiedemann scored the first two Viking runs in the
fourth inning. Moore ripped an RBI double in the seventh and a RBI single in the eighth. The win was the sixth straight in the conference for LBCC, which has triumphed in nine of their last 10 games. “It was a really good team win for us. We hit the ball well and our pitcher Daniel Rocha threw a solid game then Steven Nuno came and closed it out.” Freshman Relief Pitcher, Jay Rohman said. “Were looking to three peat in the conference championships and make a run for State playoffs, that’s the goal for this year.” Rohman added. The Vikings will face Mt. San Antonio again today, Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. on the road.
Runners, shot-putter shine Six members of the men’s squad on LBCC’s track and field team went to the San Diego State University Aztec Invitational on March 25. They returned with three season-best marks. Phillip Powell lead the way in the 800 meters. He finished in seventh-place overall with a season-best time of 1:54.83. Other
season-best performances included Akiem Brown in the 100 meters at 12.20 and Jarrod Amyx in the shot put at 12.63 meters. Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams will be back in action on April 2 when the Vikings will compete at the Arnie Robinson Invitational, hosted by San Diego Mesa College.
Coast Conference championships at Cerritos College. “We want to be ready to go to State Championship,” Kasa said.
The state championship will be at East Los Angeles College from Thursday-Saturday, May 5-7 all day races.
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SUSTAINABILITY WEEK APRIL 18-22 Monday April 18 Tuesday, April 19
Pledge Days to do your part towards conservation in your community and get a prize for pledging!
LAC 11am–2pm PCC 11am–2pm
Wednesday April 20 Sustainability Fair with our partners in
LAC 11am–2pm
Thursday April 21
PCC 11am–2pm
efficiency & local guest organizations!
Friday April 22– National Earth Day!
Community Gathering at the PCC Horticulture Garden to wrap up the week. B.Y.O. chair or blanket and optional snack while hanging out enjoying music, friends, and the beautiful surroundings.
Join LBCC’s efforts to be a resourceful, eco-conscious campus! For more information, e-mail Shannon Trisler at asb@lbcc.edu or Lbcc.sustainability@gmail.com
PCC 1–3 pm
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TENNIS TEAM SUFFERS LOSS TO CERRITOS FALCONS
Runners and throwers set sights on San Diego Sports, Page 14
Men’s track and field team records 3 season-best marks Sports, Page 15
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Baseball team plays a “solid game” against Mt. San Antonio
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