April 21, 2016 • Volume 89, Issue 12 • Published Since 1927
MALAUULU, OTTO WIN A new face joins a familiar veteran on the Board of Trustees — News, Page 2
Photo IllustratIon by Joshua MIller/VIkIng
Security cameras will watch over campuses
TONG WINS 65TH ANNUAL SPRING SING
News, Page 4
LBCC student appears on ‘The Voice’ CityStyle, Page 3
Sustainability week observed
- CityStyle, Page 7 Joshua MIller/VIkIng
Focus, Page 9
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NEWS
April 21, 2016
Teacher victorious in election Journalism professor successful in campaign against incumbent. Story and photo by Kelli Reynolds Staff Writer @kellidelrae After a diligent campaign, Vivian Malauulu, a part-time journalism professor and longshore worker for the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports, was elected for the Board of Trustees Area 2 seat Tuesday, April 12, defeating incumbent Irma Archuleta, Malauulu was able to pave her own way, raising more than twice the money than Archuleta. Malauulu led Archuleta with 59.4 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results posted by the City Clerk. The tally was 2,794 votes for Malauulu and 1,910 for Archuleta. Malauulu credited her political consultant and strategist, George Urch, with guidance through the political process at all levels. Archuleta said, “The area I work in is low-income and the people can’t become engaged in the process as easily, and the decisions made at the local level typically have a greater impact than at the national level.” “She’s a people person who is very good at communicating, who ran a very grassroots campaign going door to door, neighbor to neighbor. She had a very broad-base support group behind her, led by the parttime and full-time faculty associations who worked very hard on the campaign,” said Urch. Malauulu said in an email, the pressure
THANKFUL: Vivian Malauulu voices her appreciation to her supporters who helped her with a successful campaign at the El Torito restaurant in Long Beach on the night of her vote-watching party, Tuesday April 12.
of Urch’s perfect electoral record gave her a lot of the motivation to work so hard on her campaign. Malauulu gained many endorsements from developing relationships with community leaders, neighborhood groups, labor unions and prominent elected officials. She secured support from the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, as well as Latinas Lead California, a non-partisan organization that raises campaign contributions specifically to assist Latinas running for public office. “A lot of people reached out to me after the appointment in 2014, and told me
that if I decided to run, that they would pledge their support to me,” Malauulu said of Archuleta’s controversial appointment to replace Trustee Roberto Uranga, who was elected to the Long Beach City Council. Former LBCC Dean Felton Williams, board president of the Long Beach Unified School District, was one of many elected officials to endorse Malauulu. “I think we have the same philosophy about kids and education and that is that all kids in the district be treated fairly and equitably across the board,” Williams said. At the party, DeAndray Griffith, 38, a chemistry major, said, “One thing that I noticed about her is that she is very per-
sonal. I don’t know if that will translate into her efficiency on the board, but I really do hope that it does.” When talking about the low voter turnout Archuleta said, “As a candidate, we work really hard and it breaks my heart that people don’t vote. It is important to educate the people about organizations and the political process.” Malauulu said her proudest moment in the election was “having my family by my side the entire time from beginning to end.” Malauulu takes office July 26, and will resign her post as a teacher at the college to avoid a conflict of interest.
Trustee set for another 4 years Story and photos Denise Jones Co-Editor in chief @DeniseJonesLBCC
In a landslide victory Tuesday, April 12, LBCC Trustee Doug Otto received 72.1 percent for 6,489 votes to Davina Keiser’s 27.9 percent and 2,535 votes. Otto said his area had almost 6,000 absentee ballots mailed in with 78 precincts. With only 8 minutes left before polls closed at 8 p.m., Otto and his wife Rita were smiling and greeting people as they arrived at his victory party. “It won’t be long now,” Otto said. “We are just waiting to see what happens.” Otto faced for a second time Wilson High School math teacher Keiser for the LBCC District Board of Trustees Area 4 seat. When answering a question regarding her second campaign against Otto, Keiser said Tuesday, April 19, “The experience I
WINNER AGAIN: Trustee Doug Otto and his wife, Rita, gather with their family before the results are final Tuesday April 12. He won a fourth term on the LBCC Board of Trustees.
will take away from my campaign is that the majority of the voters are apathetic when it comes to voting in local elections.
I discovered that many voters didn’t even know there was an election April 12. Only 11.5 percentage of eligible voters actually
voted in the election last week and 97 percent of those voted by mail. Just because you do not take an interest in politics does not mean that politics will not take an interest in you.” Otto hosted his watch and win party at the Boathouse on the Bay in Alamitos Bay surrounded by supporters, volunteers, friends and family. In addressing her loss, Keiser said, “It was appalling to see how low the voter turnout was in last week’s election. As U.S. citizens, it is our civic duty to exercise our right to vote. Out of a universe of 63,364 voters in LBCC Board District 4, only 9,500 people voted on April 12, with 7,107 by absentee and 2,122 at the polls on Election Day.” “I’m glad he was re-elected,” said Don Knabe, Los Angeles County supervisor. “Doug does a wonderful job at LBCC. He understands that LBCC plays an important role of the community.”
April 21, 2016
NEWS
Helping students fight homelessness Story and photo by Omar Reyes Staff Writer @Salar0895 While thousands of students at LBCC have a place to sleep at night, some attending are homeless and have little resources to help them. To help homeless students, the Associate Student Body hosted a Homeless Student Outreach discussion and lunch in front of Building A at the LAC on Thursday, April 14. “I thought the event was very welcoming and I got a lot of information on how homeless students are helped,” said Michelle Ledesma, 19, a kinesiology major. “It’s amazing how LBCC can help the homeless here.” LBCC, and community organizations staffed tables and offered assistance and information on how they could help homeless students. These agencies include Long Beach Transit, LBCC Library Preservation Project (which helps homeless students preserve important documents and photos) and MoveLA (which advocates public transportation systems for all for a low price).
SUPPORT: Students meet in Front Quad to visit information tables Thursday, April 14. LBCC and community organizations staffed tables and offered assistance.
The event was from noon to 1 p.m. Pizza and drinks were offered to students who visited the information booths. Charline Vilchis, 25, a fashion design major, was present during the event and said, “I think it’s a great event. I have my own struggles, but couldn’t imagine anyone
PCC hosts Mini Grand Prix, Chili Cook-Off, car show Saturday Story by Juan Galvez Staff Writer @jc_images1
The Chili Cook-Off brings a taste of creativity by participants as they prepare some of their best dishes of chili. LBCC students from who meet the criPeople can expect lots of free fun and teria posted on orgsync.com will be eligible entertainment as the 41st annual Mini for a $250 scholarship. Grand Prix rolls again Saturday, April 23, Complete entry and deadline to enter at the PCC. forms must be entered by Thursday, April Many teams formed from local groups 21, at noon. at LBCC and from the The Mini Grand community to partic- “People should attend Prix has become a ipate in races, Chili standing local the Mini Grand Prix be- long Cook-Off and Show community event cause it is a big part of now in its 41st year, ‘N’ Shine car show. Radio news sta- LBCC and Long Beach just one year youngtion KCTY DJ Doug er than the Toyota and Judy said, “Sup- history.” Grand Prix, which port your KCTY DJ’s celebrated its 42nd as they race to win -Matthew Vigil annual event FriASB Cabinet representative of athletics day-Sunday, the Mini Grand Prix April Cup.” 15-17. The Mini Grand Prix will consist of Matthew Vigil of the Associated Stumen and women’s division go-cart races. dent Body Cabinet representative of athOf the many competitions, the Mini letics, said, “People should attend the Mini Grand Prix royalty will consists of five Grand Prix because it is a big part of LBCC women or men who will represent the Vi- and Long Beach history.” kings as official host for the events.
else having to go to school without having family support.” Vilchis also said, “LBCC is doing a great job of addressing it because I have never seen this before, so I think it’s great that they’re reaching out to homeless students. The ASB is doing a great job of reaching out
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to the students.” Elizabeth Palafox, 21, a political science major, is part of the ASB student cabinet and Representative of Legislative Affairs. Palafox said she and the ASB organized the event. Palafox said that Director of Student Life Virginia Durivage and ASB cabinet adviser Camille Bolton were involved with organizing all of the organizations of the event and with all the logistics as well. On what inspired her to organize an event to help homeless students, Palafox said, “I have a passion for helping homeless people because I grew up in a homeless community and my father was homeless, but I want to help homeless students here at LBCC.” Palafox said the event’s goal was to give students the resources they need in a wide area, which include housing, transportation, and health insurance. In addition, Palafox described the current status of LBCC helping homeless students as a stage “in its infancy,” but said with the event and more awareness being made on the campuses, she said she hopes student homelessness “will be better known.”
Courtesy NBC NATIONAL PERFORMER: Caity Peters succeeded in several rounds of competition.
After several victories, ‘The Voice’ singer exits Story by staff writers Kelli Reynolds @kelliedelrae and Susan Usas @suzyq_445 Caity Peters, 21, a general education and teaching major, sang her way through several rounds on NBC’s “The Voice” before being voted off Wednesday, April 13. Peters made all four judges turn their chairs during her blind audition of “Jealous” by Labrinth. She selected Grammy-award winning musician and producer Pharrell Williams, as written in his biography. Peters has attended LBCC since 2012,
but took a year off to teach music internationally. She is quoted on LBCC’s website as saying, “Having people connect through music is the coolest thing ever,” Peters said. “I taught in other countries with many different languages. The one thing that brought us together was music.” She addressed the issue of her elimination gracefully on her Twitter feed. “This isn’t the end for me rather the start! Thank you for joining me on this journey, get ready for more,” she said. Peters told the Long Beach Press-Telegram she plans to use her current platform to pursue her singing career. “The Voice” airs Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. on NBC channel 4.
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Business skills learned from experts Goldman Sachs offers students opportunity to gain skills. Story By Kelli Reynolds Staff Writer @kellidelrae The deadline to apply for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program for the Fall session is Wednesday, May 18, and the program runs from August through December. Goldman Sachs is a college advancement and economic development program designed to enhance small businesses by working with participants on reinforcing the practical skills needed to advance their business officials said. The program is available to LBCC students and others in the community who have been in business at least two years and have a minimum of four employees. Vivian Shimoyama, regional executive director, said LBCC is the Southern California Regional Center for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. “Business-owner graduates are making an impact on job creation in our region. In Southern California, we have over 680 small businesses that have graduated from the program and are the largest Sachs alumni group in the nation,” Shimoyama said. The program provides a skill set immediately translatable into the workplace such as marketing, negotiation and employee management she said. Participants receive the education, tools and business advisory services to develop a calculated growth plan that will advance their business, resulting in increased revenue and creation of jobs, according to the program website. The program has an impact on business owners who have taken the course. Through a recent report from Babson College, Stimulating Small Business Growth Progress Report on Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, over 84 percent of graduates collaborate with program participants, 76 percent of participants increased revenue in 18 months after graduation and 57.1 percent of participants added new jobs 18 months after graduation. The program consists of over 14 all-day sessions and about 100-200 hours in the classroom. Graduates said business owners have the opportunity to work and learn from LBCC Sachs teachers and business experts about managing and enhancing their companies. More information about the program is available by calling (562) 938-5054 or emailing 10000sb@lbcc.edu
NEWS
April 21, 2016
600 video surveillance cameras to be installed Story By Hayley Hart Online Editor @hayleylhart
Security cameras for the PCC and the LAC, which were first proposed by the district in May 2014, will start to be installed in the Fall and all 600 are scheduled to be operational by Spring 2017. ASB officer and Student Trustee Alejandro Lomeli said, “The installation of cameras on campus is a step toward improved safety for all students, faculty and staff. The cameras will serve as an additional deterrent for criminal behavior. I sincerely hope that there is never a case where we’d have to review the cameras, but it’s reassuring to hear that with the surveillance, we would be one step closer to catching the criminals involved.” John Pope, director of public affairs for LBCC, said the LBPD will have the ability
to views live feeds from the cameras. Pope said, “The installation will occur in phases, with multiple buildings being affected at a time with a combination of day and night work for the data and power infrastructure to be put in place and then the cameras being installed, tested and commissioned.” The project will take up to a year to complete due to creating the infrastructure and implementing the software for managing the video. Pope said the locations of the cameras are planned to cover all public outdoor areas and entry and exits of buildings. Pope said about 200 cameras will be installed at the PCC and the LAC is to have around 400. During the March 22 Board of Trustees meeting, Board President Doug Otto asked where in the process the cameras were. Otto said, “I requested that this item be pulled so we could have this type of discus-
sion because … I’ve heard around campus is that people didn’t know what was going on and I knew that this was on the agenda just for approval on the consent calendar, but that people would appreciate knowing what was going on with regard to cameras on campus safety.” At the same Board meeting Administrative Services Vice President Ann-Marie Gabel said, “It will completely cover pretty much every inch of the exterior of both campuses and it will cover all of the entrances to the buildings with facial-recognition capabilities on the entrances to the buildings and the entrances to the parking lots and the parking structure.” Pope said, “The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. We consider this initiative to be a valuable investment in the safety and security our all those who attend LBCC, work here or visit our campuses.”
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NEWS
April 21, 2016
Secretary elected to City Council Alum becomes leader in Hawaiian Gardens. Story by Melina Paris Opinion editor @parismelina Photo by Juan Galvez Staff photographer @jc_images1 Hawaiian Gardens city council member and LBCC senior administrative assistant, Myra Maravilla says she is intent on bridging gaps and creating positive change in her community. Maravilla, the youngest member elected to the city council in November 2015, serves on both the Planning Commission and the Law Enforcement Committee in the same city where she was born. Maravilla came from an academic high school with one ethnic peer group. Entering LBCC, its diversity was refreshing and what she embraced most, she said. The alumna said her class experiences and down-to-earth way her professors viewed the world broke barriers between students and teachers. “I saw them in a different light and not as formal,” Maravilla said. “It clarified many things for me, that I
BILINGUAL OFFICIAL: Myra Maravilla, Left, an LBCC graduate and employee and council member for the City of Hawaiian Gardens, works Tuesday, March 8, in the City Council chambers with Reynaldo Rodriguez, mayor pro tem. Maravilla plans to provide guidance to the students and develop opportunities to improve her community.
was on the right path and my way of thinking was correct. I feel my world view was expanded here.” The progress reinforce who she was and made Maravilla feel comfortable talking to
authority figures and fully expressing herself. Working hard at bettering her community, Maravilla said she wants to readdress how her constituents are treated.
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Many residents feel intimidated or they don’t know English, she said. Being bilingual, Maravilla has been able to bridge that gap. She is working with colleagues to create a gang-injunction removal process. “I know there were a few residents on the verge of being placed on the gang injunction and I stepped in and said, ‘No, we need to give our young residents an opportunity to flourish.’ “Technically, a gang injunction is like a life sentence, it never goes away and will always be on your record,” Maravilla said. A gang injunction is a restraining order against a group, lapdonline.org explains. It’s a civil suit that seeks a court order declaring a gang’s public behavior a nuisance and asks for special rules directed toward its activity. “It’s important to be diligent and persuasive to make sure the needs of our community are met,” Maravilla said. “I want to create a pathway for them to succeed and have a second opportunity because if we don’t advocate for them, nobody else will.” Her advice for people seeking work in public service is to give it 110 percent and create a community of support. “It’s important to work hard because you never know who’s watching and you never know what doors can open for you, Maravilla said. “As long as you have a very positive outlook in things, it will end well.”
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April 21, 2016
Call for free tuition continues
Grants. I’m more nervous about how I will pay for school once I start attending a university, I feel like that is the tuition that needs to be cheaper.” An ongoing debate continues Long Beach already has over President Obama’s proposal the Long Beach College for students to receive two years of Promise. The plan allows free tuition through a community graduates from local high college. schools the opportunity of The White House states it will up to a year’s worth free of benefit roughly 9 million students college fees, guaranteed adeach year by offering two years of mission into Cal State Long education at a Community Col- Beach, along with early outlege completely free, as long as reach and intensive support. they maintain a 2.5 GPA and make In an interview conductsteady progress. ed Feb. 19, LBCC anthroAlthough LBCC kinesiology ma- pology professor Adrian WAITING: Students stand in line for the next available Financial Aid counselor. jor Logan Snyder, 22, said he likes Novotny said he is a huge the idea of paying less for tuition, advocate for the proposal, “Educa- to pay for special instances.” He also blown and the money can be redishe thinks Community Colleges are tion is the basis of our society, and mentioned raising taxes would not tributed. not where the fees need to be low- anybody who believes in that has to necessarily be the answer to paying The White House states that ofered, “Community college is not re- support that idea.” for the two years of tuition. fering two years free of tuition will ally the expensive part of obtaining Novotny said, “LBCC has a very He said looking at the country’s save a full-time student attending a bachelor’s degree. Some people large reserve fund. They put aside a budget analysis might show cer- a Community College on average 1 3/14/2016 PM can get18172_10_25x6_25.pdf it completely covered by Pell5:27:41 certain percentage of their budget tain areas where the budget is over- $3,800 in tuition per year. Story by Kelli Reynolds Staff writer @kellidelrae Photo by Darrell James Photo and images editor @darrelljames_
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CITYSTYLE
April 21, 2016
Tong wins Spring Sing for 3rd year
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Story by Carlos Ochoa Staff Writer @carlosochoalbcc Photos by Joshua Miller Co-editor in chief @joshua_miller8 The Tong men’s social-service club won its third straight Judge’s Choice Award with the “Hollywood Undead” performance as LBCC hosted its 65th annual Spring Sing in LAC’s Auditorium on April 1. The theme “Flashback Friday” included performances by students, alumni and employees who showed off their skills in dance, rapping, singing, choreography, music, acting and poetry. Tong’s winning act included imitating the singing and dancing of celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, Tupac Shakur and Elvis Presley. Along with the Judge’s Choice Award, Tong received Best Costume Design and Most Tickets Sold. PNK won the award for Stage Design while TNT won the award for Choreography. Jeremiah Miro of Tong won an award for Dramatic Performance For The Best or Most Entertaining Male Identified Performer or Character, while Alice Owen of Athena won Dramatic Performance For The Best or Most Entertaining Female Identified Performer or Character. Erick Mazariegos, 22, a Spring Sing performer, president of Tong and communications major, said, “I’m glad we won, but I am glad it is over.” Mazariegos said Spring Sing requires a lot of time, practicing five days a week for 2-3 hours while trying to succeed in school. He said his favorite part was the feeling he received from knowing his club did a good job and worked hard, even if it may be the last time he could perform.
“As an alumnus, I am proud of the club and am glad to have back-toback-to-back wins. I am proud of the hard work, it definitely paid off..”
MOVE ON UP: Tong performs “Hollywood Undead” at Spring Sing in the LAC Auditorium on Friday, April 1.
HANDS UP: Ladies of Athena perform their skit, “Movie Theme Mashup.”
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Jerry Zepeda, 21, an applied economics major and Tong member, said, “My favorite part of the Order of Tong’s performance was the finale, with the fog and Hollywood theme. It tied together really well,” Zepeda said if he were to perform, he would most likely be a background dancer. Dalziel Arambula, 23, ASB president, former president of Tong and communication studies major, said, “As an alumnus, I
DYNAMITE: TNT performs their skit, “Traveling to Past Spring Sing Practices.”
HIGH NOTE: Makoto Morita sings a cover of “I Will Always Love You.”
CITYSTYLE
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April 21, 2016
‘Really Really’ raises awareness
WASTED YOUTH: Kevin Guadamuz as Johnson, left, Diontae Simpson as Cooper and Chris Berg as Davis, in back, rehearse Sunday, April 17 for “Really Really.” “I play a smart-ass antagonizer who in the end learns from his mistakes,” Simpson said.
Play opens discussion about sexual assaults on college campuses.
lets her guard down. “The hardest part about playing the role of Leigh is how she internalizes almost all of her emotions. She’s been through some extremely traumatic events and uses that drive to get exactly what she wants. She isn’t one to back down from what life throws at Story and Photos by her and I think that’s something that makes Jerick E. Leblanc her such a challenging character to play,” Staff Writer Rosas said. @jerickjake Carreiro added, “I want audience to Ethics, sexual assault, entitlement, class think about the complexity of ethical choicwarfare are at the forefront of hotbed top- es because Leigh does unethical things. But ics discussed at the latest Performing Arts hers is the most legitimate reason … to betDepartment and Associated Student Body ter her life. These guys are used to getting presentation of “Really Really” opening to- their way because they are privileged.” Rosas hopes upon viewing of the play day, April 21. “Really Really” directed by perform- audiences understand that Leigh isn’t a mean or a vining arts professor dictive person. Anthony Carreiro and written by “The hardest part about “She’s just been playwright Paul playing the role of Leigh is hurt so badly and Downs Colaizzo, how she internalizes almost countlessly and she’s just trying to focuses on privisurvive and make leged millennials all of her emotions. ” it in the world at an elite university and the conse-Kirstiana Rosas and unfortunately quences resulting Theatre arts major the only way she knows how to get from the sexual abuse of a student at a party and its after- what she wants is by ultimately protecting herself,” she said. math. Chris Berg, 25, a theatre arts major who Theatre arts major Kirstiana Rosas, 24, plays Leigh, a college student that from plays the Davis, said, “This is my fifth prochildhood has faced some really life alter- duction here at LBCC but this is more nating situations. Leigh and her sister Hailey uralistic, in which I am playing more of my comes from a background of sexual abuse, age. I am playing more with raw emotion. but is a survivor who is strong and at the Davis is in control when his life is laid out for him.” same time is extremely vulnerable. Berg added Davis has a dark aspect to Rosas said Leigh knows exactly how and when to show her emotions, but rarely him but he’s good at holding it in and “I
LOVERS: Kirstiana Rosas as Leigh and Julian Bremer as Jimmy rehearse Sunday, April 17, for “Really Really.” “Leigh attacks them head on,” Rosas said. “It’s a real challenge to portray a character that you can relate to, to an extent, but is also completely opposite of myself.”
identify as well.” The play will be performed Thursday-Saturday, April 21-23 at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30 at 8 p.m. Theatre arts major Julian Bremer, 25, plays the role of Jimmy and is used to playing comedic roles and finds the challenge of playing a character with heated anger rewarding. “He is a complex character and he has moments where he as a good intentions,” he said. “Jimmy is very soft and more of a feeler, more emotions.” Free parking will be in lots D, E and F. Tickets are from $10-17 and can be purchased online at lbcc.edu/performingarts or by calling Ovation Tix at (866) 811-4111.
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April 21, 2016
SUSTAINABILITY
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Pledges made for sustainability Students given the chance to become more environmentally conscience. Story by staff writers Carlos Ochoa @carlosochoaLBCC and Omar Reyes @salar0895 To celebrate LBCC’s first sustainability week, the Associated Student Body organized pledge days Tuesday, April 19, for the PCC and Monday, April 18, at the LAC. The pledge day was the first in the line of events that were included in sustainability week. A sustainability fair was presented Wednesday, April 20, at the LAC. Another one is scheduled 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Thursday, April 21, at the PCC. Sustainability week will conclude with a community gathering at the Horticulture Garden at the PCC from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, April 22, which will coincide with National Earth Day. On both campuses, the pledge days were from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and students had to opportunity to “pledge” on what they would do to be more sustainable and receive a free water container from the ASB. “There’s a lot the college can do to change the habits of people and this is a step in the right direction, a step for a sustainable college,” said George Salmermon, 34, an international business major. Sustainability pledges included going
Omar Reyes/Viking MAKE YOUR PLEDGE: Students gather to make a sustainability pledge in exchange for free snacks and an LBCC ASB water bottle on the LAC Front Quad. ASB sponsored pledge days Tuesday, April 19 at PCC and Monday, April 18 for LAC.
to beach clean-ups, limiting shower time, buying locally grown fruits and vegetables, carpooling and saving energy in an effort to conserve and save the planet. Student Council Vice Chair Patrick Gore said, “It is a pledge to save the planet, cutting down on waste.” He said the primary goal is to spread awareness about the importance of sustainability at the college and to inform students and employees of existing efforts of sustainability at the college such as the
recycling efforts at LBCC. Shannon Trisler, 21, a business major, was the person behind the idea of organizing a sustainability week at the college. In addition to being the first representative of sustainability for the ASB Cabinet, Trisler said the week is the first time a committee in ASB would be promoting projects on sustainability and this is all “such a new thing” to them. Trisler said, “I thought it was a great idea to promote sustainability. I feel so
much potential in this movement, especially for students since we attend LBCC so it feels clean and nice to save energy.” Students who obtained an ASB reusable bottle may be filled at the Viking Food Court for $1 with the purchase of any sandwich for the rest of sustainability week. Students can refill their bottles at any time for the rest of the semester and save 50 cents per fill.
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CITYSTYLE
April 21, 2016
Grads speak on their work in public service and government Story By Melina Paris Opinion editor @parismelina Photo by Denise Jones Co-Editor in chief @DeniseJonesLBCC
In joint collaboration for National Women’s History Month, PCC’s Student Life, LBCC’s English Majors and Minors Club and English Department presented a guest panel of women professionals for the annual Creative Essay Writing Contest, March 24, in P104. “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government” was the theme. Panelists included, former Long Beach Mayor and LBCC President, Beverly O’Neill, Hawaiian Gardens Councilwoman and former LBCC student Myra Maravilla, who also serves as the secretary for LBCC’s academic senate and Long Beach Councilwoman and former LBCC student Stacy Mungo. Panelists shared career stories, discussed their commitment to public service and their time spent at LBCC. Each woman said they have a desire to help in common. After earning her master’s degree, O’Neill became dean at LAC for two years, moved into student affairs, became vice president, then president of LBCC.
“LBCC opened a new world for me. I saw the world all of a sudden, so maybe I can do something,” O’Neill said. Though not interested initially, she was approached to run for mayor. She recalled, Long Beach faced significant economic challenges. The Navy had left, its base was closed. She ran for mayor and won in 1994, 1998 and 2002. Mungo earned her master’s degree from USC in public administration. Wanting to help businesses help people, she has been working with the County of Los Angeles for more than 10 years. Mungo was persuaded to run for City Council and 4th and 5th District seat in 2014 once she agreed, she embraced it and won. Mungo witnessed her single mother as a fighter and her hero. At one point, Mungo was mugged on the streets of Los Angeles. Realizing she needed to fight too, she decided to take her safety into her own hands and became a reserve deputy sheriff. Maravilla attended school in buildings that were falling apart, she realized her school was not being taught the same curriculum as other schools. Maravilla knew something was wrong with the educational system, but couldn’t pinpoint it. Her parents always told her, “You have a voice, you have to use it.” After earning her bachelor’s degree in
HELPING HANDS: Hawaiian Gardens City Councilwoman Myra Maravilla, former Long Beach Mayor and LBCC President Beverly O’Neill and Long Beach City Council member Stacy Mungo, from left, participate in panel honoring women in public service and government,
public administration at Cal State Fullerton she was eager to apply her knowledge. To help her community gain employment and better education, she decided to run for City Council. Maravilla is working now with school board members to correct severe discrepancies in the same school dis-
trict so kids can truly learn and compete. After hearing the panelists speak, the President of the English Majors and Minors Club, Patrick Shaffer, 23, an English major, said, “I think for the first time it became clear to me, that the skills I learned at LBCC can help change the world.”
African American women highlighted Three campus groups sponsor actress and piano player to explain history. Story and photo by Darell James Photo and images editor @darrelljames_
Students, employees and visitors were invited to a chamber music theatre presentation on Tuesday, April 12 in T1200 at the LAC. The showcase was presented from noon to 1:30 p.m. and sponsored by the LBCC Umoja Scholars Program, DAAP and the Student Equality Committee. Titled “Ain’t I a Woman!,” the play was produced by The Core Ensemble of Paine College in Augusta, Ga. with text by writer Kim Hines. Professional actress Shinnerrie Jackson took center stage as she embodied the roles of important African-American women in early American history. Civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hammer, women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth,
ONE-WOMAN SHOW: Professional actress Shinnerrie Jackson performs the roles of prominent African-American women in the play “Ain’t I a Woman!” on Tuesday, April 12, in LAC’s T1200.
Artist Clementine Hunter and novelist Zora Neale Hurston were the four shown during the presentation. Although Jackson took on main verbal roles in the performance, she was not alone on stage. Professional pianist Byron Sean accompanied the actress with ballads as they serenaded the audience with their talents. Sean also performed solo songs in
the works of bassist Charles Mingus and pianist Thelonious Monk. LBCC counselor Erainia Freeman, who is also working with the LBCC Umoja Scholars Program, said, “The performer’s voice and acting were tremendous along with amazing playing by the pianist. It seems the audience started to get into the performance, which was great as well.”
The organizers are now looking forward to sponsoring more presentations in the future by putting together possible events on both campuses. “Every year, we would like offer some sort of cultural awareness event either at the LAC or PCC that is informative and highlights African American accomplishment and achievements.” Freeman added.
CALENDAR
April 21, 2016
SPECIAL EVENTS
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SKETCHING THE DAY AWAY
CNN political contributor Van Jones lecture Thursday, April 21 LAC Auditorium 10:30 a.m.-noon PCC GG238 3-4:30 p.m. ASB Cabinet meeting LAC T1200 April, 22, 9 a.m.
SUMMER REGISTRATION
Adaptive sports expo Friday, April 22. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. colin.lenigton@va.gov
April 25-June 12, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Online registration at lbcc.edu
Mini Grand Prix Chili Cook-Off and car show at PCC Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m -3 p.m.
In-person registration hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon
Making Movies: Women in Family Saturday, April 23, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in LAC T1200
ASB ELECTIONS Applications due Thursday, April 21, elected positions Thursday, May 12, appointed positions Elections will be May 10-12 Turn in applications to Camille Bolton at LAC in E119 or Roberta Maroney at PCC Student Center in EE Building asb@lbcc.edu or cbolton@lbcc.edu
ACADEMICS Sunday, May 8 Last date to drop a class and receive a W June 2 Thursday-8 Wednesday Finals are the last week of classes Thursday, June 9 Graduation
HOLIDAYS Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Holiday
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.
ELECTIONS Voter registration deadline is Monday, May 23 Tuesday, June 7, LBCC bond measure LB and presidential and state offices primary.
CONSTRUCTION Wednesday, April 27, 10 a.m., PCC Buildings QQ and RR ground-breaking lbcc.edu/BondProgram
Health Services ObamaCare sign-up and information 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 LAC Parking lot 1 PCC lip sync Tuesday, April 26, 11:30 PCC office of student life Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, April 26, 5 p.m. LAC T1100 Free tutoring walk-ins and appointments in PCC EE306, (562) 938-3255 in LAC L203, (562) 938-4474
SUSTAINABILITY LBCC’s first Sustainability Week Sustainability fair Thursday, April 21, at PCC 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community gathering Friday, April 22, PCC’s Horticulture Garden 1-3 p.m.
THEATRE “Really Really” Thursday, April 21-Sunday, April 24 8 p.m. LAC (866) 811-4111 Free parking in lots D, E, and F
POETRY MONTH Wednesday, April 27, 1-2 p.m. in P104 Advanced poetry workshop showcase creativewritinglbcc.org
Darrell James/Viking/ @DarrellJames_ Art major Juiane Emmi, 23, right, practices timed sketching with independent studio art tutor Ken Marshall during her Art 19 Life Drawing class on Thursday, April 14, in LAC art building.
ART GALLERY April 21-28, 7-8:30 p.m. Michael Arata’s “Texas Style Beauty Contest Miss M” & Cheryl Gaulke’s Peep Totter Fly (562) 938-4815
TRANSFER Cal State Long Beach drop-in sessions (562) 938-4670 9 a.m.-2 p.m. front of A LAC Building Thursday, April 21 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 Monday, April 25 9 a.m.-2 p.m. front of A Building at LAC Wednesday, April 21 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 U.C. Santa Cruz information workshop (562) 938-4670 2-3 p.m. in LAC A1098 Tuesday, April 26 U.C Berkeley drop in sessions (562) 938-4670 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAC A1097 Monday, April 25 No appointments or sign-up required Cal State Domiguez drop-in sessions (562) 938-4670 Monday, April 25 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at LAC A1097 No appointments or sign-up required
BAKERY AND BISTRO
Friday, May 13, 4 to 8 p.m. Fourth annual event in LAC’s C and D buildings Robyn Arias at rarias@lbcc.edu or (562) 938-4412.
In LAC V Building Bakery Monday-Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bistro Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (562) 938-4757 for reservations facebook.com/LBCCBakery for weekly menu updates
FASHION
GUEST SPEAKER
SCIENCE NIGHT
Modstalgia fashion show Friday, May 27, 7 p.m.
Diversity, learning, and the college experience, bcobian@lbcc.edu Thursday, April 21, 5-6 p.m. LAC T1200
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m-1 p.m. Recognizing unhealthy relationships LAC Nordic lounge and Central Quad Wednesday, April 27 11 a.m.-1 p.m. LAC Nordic lounge and Central Quad Brave Miss World Monday, April 25, noon-2 p.m. LAC T1200 (562) 938-4666
POLICE SERVICES 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 lbcc.edu/BusinessSupport/emergencytextalerts
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
LIBRARY HOURS PCC Mon - Thurs 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m - 2:30 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m- 2 p.m. Sunday - Closed LAC Mon - Thurs 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. Friday - 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday - Closed
OPINION
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CITY VIEWS “What presidential candidate would you like to see on campus and why?” By Hayley Hart, Denise Jones and George Zuniga on Tuesday, April 19.
Amy Campos, 19 Psychology major “Donald Trump. I’m Mexican I’d like to give him a piece of my mind.”
guillermo alvarez,
21,
art major
“I don’t really follow politics. I know if Trump came, it would be a mess.”
Daytwaun Jones, 27 Japanese major Bernie Sanders. Being that he wants to change and ratify a lot of changes that affect the youth population.”
Jeremy dean, 29, Veteran, Psychology major “Bernie Sanders. It would be good to hear his political views on school education as well as funding education for Community College.”
Eddie Trevino, 20 Audio manager “Bernie Sanders. Just because he seems like the most open-minded presidential candidate.”
Maria Barahona, 21 nursing major
“Bernie Sanders. I believe he is a good representative of the people and of these candidates supporting college.”
Eric Torres, 21 nursing major
“Bernie Sanders, you have a guy who is supposed to be a Republican, but is really a Libertarian. Bernie Sanders is for all the people.”
Mikayla Mason, 20, Horticulture major “Hillary Clinton, I believe she is the best person and has experience as a former first lady and her business experience.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Student invites Obama to speak
In a effort to have President Obama speak at LBCC, students are contacting him by email, on social media and through the change.org petition.
Dear Mr. President, I have recently understood that in recorded history, apparently, no president of the U.S. has spoken at a community college graduation. It would be our greatest honor to have you take time out of your busy schedule to speak at LBCC graduation June 9. Not only
are you our president, but you are painted as the face for hope and change. Community College students are often wrongfully branded with being less than our 4-year counterparts, when many of the brightest leaders of our future attend these schools. Long Beach is one of the most diverse city in the nation, a representation of the melting pot America prides itself to be. If you were to speak at our school, you would be showing us, that we who come from all backgrounds have as much influence in this world as the next Harvard graduate.
With that said, Mr. President, I urge you to join us at LBCC in the name of progression and student potential. We have constantly been told that we are the future leaders, and if our current leader expressed his faith in us, I foresee a brighter and more peaceful future. Taylor Armenta International relations major
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April 21, 2016
COMMENTARY
OPINION
Stop anti-gay laws A controversy is growing over the many states that have attempted to pass anti-LGBT legislation. Over 100 active bills are pending across 22 states that in some form or another allow people, businesses and mental-health professionals to cite religious freedom to discriminate against same-sex or transgender people. The supporters of bills similar the “bathroom bill” seem, in my opinion, to be drafting the LGBT-specific bills to fight against the legal rights of same-sex couples and LGB or T people. However, at such a liberal college like LBCC and in a progressive city like Long Beach, the sentiment is that a majority of the bills are discriminatory and do not promote inequality. According to an article in the Huffington Post, North Carolina’s “bathroom bill” bans transgender people from using restrooms that match their gender identity. One of the more shocking aspects of the bill is that it negates all previous non-discriminatory protections enacted before the 32-0 vote. The unanimous decision passed without opposition after Democrats walked out of the chamber in protest and according to the Human Rights Campaign website, N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory called a 1-day special session with the sole purpose of pushing the bill through. Bills like the one in North Carolina could be considered backlash from the Su-
preme Court ruling on same-sex marriage in 2015. I compare the bills to that of the Jim Crow laws that the Southern half of the U.S. passed after the Civil War, during the Reconstruction period, which kept the rights of African-Americans in a state of inequality. Like the Jim Crow of early Reconstruction, the laws do not protect civil liberties, rather they preserve a discriminatory and albeit offensive lifestyle. Other bills are in the works under the guise of the Religious Freedom Restoration Acts that would allow church and clergy members to deny performance of marriage ceremonies that go against the tenets of their religion. I believe that churches or other house of worship do have the right to oppose performing same-sex marriage ceremonies if it goes against the beliefs of their church, since it would be counterproductive to force religious establishments to perform a ceremony that is opposite their beliefs. The couples refused by one church still had an option to be married at a local courthouse, county office or another house of worship. With the overturning of Proposition 8 in 2013 in California as well as the Supreme Court’s decision that permitted same-sex marriage nationwide in June 2015, which promotes a wider sense of equality for people of other sexual orientations.
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Gender-neutral restrooms needed Restrooms in most households are used by everyone who lives there and guests. Both genders use one facility. Take that idea of both genders using the same restrooms to the public and people find it controversial. Starting the discussion with “both genders” is wrong. People use different ways to identify their gender or lack of gender identity. Buildings on both campuses at LBCC have undergone much renovation and new construction over recent years and the restrooms and the issue of gender neutrality has been considered. Associate director of public relations and marketing for LBCC Stacey Toda said all new construction will have at least one gender-neutral restroom in each of the new buildings. Part of the population have the luxury to find the restroom that is predominantly socially acceptable for them to use by the graphic of the stick man or woman on the door. Others who do not have that luxury grapple with which door to enter to take care of nature’s business several times a day. Gender-neutral restrooms are not precisely the same as uni-sex restrooms. Unisex implies both sexes and gender-neutral allows for any gender. The issue is more than the names attached to the rooms. The name or graphic on the door signifies acceptance in the world. However, a uni-sex restroom being available is a start for a so-
ciety moving toward being more inclusive. Laws are changing alongside the societal shift of being more accepting of a wide variety of the people who live in the world. According to the California Legislative Information website California Democratic assemblyman from District 19, Phil Ting, introduced Assembly Bill 1732, which if passed would make all single-stall restrooms in California gender neutral. Santee Education Complex located in the L.A. Unified School District opened an all-gender, multi-stall restroom, according to a Los Angeles Times article from April 16 by Sonali Kohli. The only change to the restroom, previously marked for women, is the sign on the door is an image of a toilet and the words “all-gender restroom.” The laws contrast with a recent law passed in North Carolina, the House Bill 2 or HB2, which allows for hate against the LGBTQ community by dictating which restrooms they may use among exclusions. Comedian Joel McHale protested the North Carolina government while performing at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Durham recently passed an anti-discrimination law, which McHale praised and donated his $2.4 million earnings for the performance to the LGBTQ Center of Durham, as reported at aplus. com. Society is changing. Differences be damned.
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SPORTS
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Center provides a ‘social space’ Program at the LAC helps student-athletes with educational resources. Story and photo by Jerick E. Leblanc Staff writer @jerickjake Apart from participating in sports at LBCC, athletes have an exclusive center where they can use computers, print, study and socialize. The Student Athlete Success Center provides quality services to LBCC’s athletic students by offering programs to increase student’s success and to offer support with tutoring to assist in learning, according to athletic coordinator Mary Hegarty. Lauren Guzman, 29, a medical-field major who is part of the cheer team, uses the center about three to four days a week when she is in between classes. Guzman said, “I like the center because I come in here and work on my schoolwork, meet other people, watch movies and be with friends.” As coordinator of the center, Hegarty is responsible for coordinating activities and helps in assisting with academic support.
SUCCESS: Tylor Wallace, 20, Lauren Guzman, 29, and Katherine Lopez, 18, from left, frequently visit the Success Center not only to study, but to meet new friends. “I come here for tutoring for math and chemistry and it really helps me,” Lopez said.
She students contact her when they are struggling with their homework and she helps them with progress reports as well as workshops “to help them be successful with their classes.” Undeclared major Hector Solis, 20, plays soccer and goes to the center twice a week. “I come here during the day because it’s quiet and I can do my homework,” he
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said. “It’s a place where I meet my friends and we learn and not just socialize.” Hegarty stressed the center is a place where student athletes utilize resources to help them succeed. “I try to connect them with resources on campus that will help them to be effective,” Hegarty said. “They work hard for their sport and the culture we create here is one of hard work and dil-
igence as well.” Students are required to be a member of the athletic program to utilize the center and the study hall requirement is to put in a minimum of two hours per week. Biology major Katherine Lopez, 18, a cross-country runner, first heard of the center through her coach Karen Vigilante. “I like running but I never participated in high school. It wasn’t until I got here that an opportunity presented itself and I participated.” Lopez added she goes to the center for tutoring for math and chemistry and “it is my social space where I have made friends from other sports.” According to LBCC’s school course outline, “Student success and course completion can both be directly linked to their behavior in class as it can affect participation, class attendance and the classroom learning environment. Tylor Wallace, 20, a psychology major, competes in track and field said his coach Julio Jimenez informed him of the center. “He said that I can get some support here for my school work and that it is a good place to study and to get my work done,” Wallace said. The center is in Q106 at the LAC and is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Vikings to compete at state level Story and photo by Jeff Dahlquist Staff writer @jdahlasign
Vikings Jasmine Hyacinth and Maria Gonzalez have earned themselves a spot in the 2016 California Community College Athletic Association Tennis State Championship tournament set for April 21-24 in Ventura County. Opening matches will be played Thursday and Friday at Ventura College with the championship round matches moving over to the Ojai Valley Athletic Club for the weekend. Hyacinth and Gonzalez secured the fifth and final South Coast Conference back draw spot into the state championships. The duo started off the conference tournament with an 8-0 loss to Mt. San Antonio team of Kristen Russo and Amberley Huang, but won in the back draw to secure their place in the state championship. The Vikings doubles team of freshman
Mimi Mercado and sophomore Dolores Cervantez was eliminated with an 8-1 loss against Natsuki Hoshiko and Jade Shugars of El Camino. In singles, Mercado lost 8-1 to Rachel Eshillonu of El Camino, Hyacinth lost 8-0 to Valentina Polonyi of Cerritos and Cervantes fell 8-0 to Violet Simpson in the opening-round matches. This is the second consecutive season the Vikings will be represented at the state championships. Previously, the duo of Nikki Tigas and Judith Aguilar qualified in doubles with Tigas reaching the third round of the singles tournament. The State Championship marks the end of the season for the Vikings, who played their last game against Rio Hondo on March 31 and lost 6-3. Regarding their rather lackluster season, LBCC freshman Brittany Ruelas said, “We tried our hardest, however the outcome was not as we had hoped, but, there is always next season.”
OVERHAND SERVE: Sophomore Jasmine Hyacinth returns a volley in the No. 1 doubles match at home against Cerritos on March 17.
Volleyball team wins 18 in a row
Vikings in state final four at Pierce College after historic streak. Juan Galvez/Viking SWING: LBCC’s freshman outfielder Tristin Chamberlain takes a rip against Mt. San Antonio on Tuesday, March 29 at Joe Hicks Field. LBCC won, 10-0. The Vikings beat L.A. Harbor, 9-3, on April 19 and are now 12-4 in conference and 20-11 overall.
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Freshman!outfielder!Tristin!Chamberlain!for!the!Vikings!takes!a!rip! against!Mt.!San!Antonio!on!Tuesday,!March!29,!at!Joe Hicks Memorial Field.!The!Vikings!hammered!the!Mounties,!10D0.!The!Vikings!are!now! Story by Omar Reyes While Francine reached her mark, she 10D3!in!the!South!Coast!Conference!and!18D10!overall. !Staff writer @salar0895 Juan!Galvez! Javelins are thrown, runners practice !and preparations are made as the women’s track and field get ready for the South Coast Conference Championship Preliminaries on Tuesday, April 26. If qualified, the women’s track and field will compete in the South Coast Conference Championship Finals on Friday, April 29. The Vikings recently attended a track and field meet at Cal State Los Angeles on Thursday, April 14 with some athletes achieving personal records. Among athletes training are freshman twins Francine and Marlene Contreras. Francine reached a record of 100 feet in the javelin and Marlene reached 90 feet in the discus.
said that “there is always room for improvement.” Viking field coach Alex Godoy said, “A couple of women’s improved their marks. I am excited for the preliminaries, but the days before are when pressure kicks in and it shows who gets to go on into the finals.” Athletes on the team who also achieved personal records included Seayanna Crawford, a freshman who posted his best time in the 400 hurdles. On the preliminaries, Crawford said, “I hope to run a personal record again and do better so that I can make it into the finals.” Viking track coach Karen Vigilant added, “The athletes have to show that they practice and that there is no holding back. We’re trying to get as much people as possible for finals.”
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With an 18-game win streak, the Vikings’ men’s volleyball team finished the regular season and will play in the state championship semifinals Thursday, April 28, at Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills. The win streak is believed to be among the longest in LBCC athletics history, which dates to 1927 when the college opened. The Vikings lost their first two matches of the season before going on a tear. LBCC received the top seed from the Western State Conference and a bye in the regional playoffs, sports information officer Chris Ruiz said. If the Vikings win April 28, they will
play for the state title Saturday, April 30, at Pierce. The Vikings are 18-2 overall and 12-0 in the conference. Sophomore Charles Belvin played in 16 matches and 48 sets and recorded 110 kills, with an overall hitting percentage of .327. Belvin has scored 134 points on the season with an average of 2.8 points per set. Sophomore Cesar Renteria participated in 19 matches overall and 10 matches in conference. Renteria has 66 kills, averaging 1.26 kills per set. His total attacks add up to 165 overall and 96 in conference. Renteria’s overall average in points was 127 with an average of 1.9 points per set. Sophomore Joshua Nehls played 16 matches and 10 in conference. Nehls averaged 196 kills overall with 140 in conference. He gathered 213.5 points with 3.9 points per set. The Vikings closed out the regular season schedule with road victories over Moorpark on Wednesday, April 13 and L.A. Trade-Tech on Friday, April 15.
Clubs win intramurals The men’s intramural softball league in April was won by the Tong men’s social-service club Red team. PNK’s White Wolves team won the women’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament and Athena’s Warriors won the men’s 3-on-
3 basketball, Saturday, April 16. The women’s softball tournament is scheduled at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, April 21, at the North/West soccer field. Inner-tube polo is planned at 1 p.m. Friday, May 6 and 13, in the LAC pool.
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