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May 28, 2015
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Students overcome homelessness By Sylvana Uribe Staff Writer
People who are on the brink of losing their home face the constant fear of how they will get through the day and where they will call home if their current living situation does not work out. Adriana Lomas, 23, a child development major, faced the
fears shortly after graduating from high school. Not knowing what career she wanted to pursue, Lomas put education on hold to find a job. After submitting several job applications with no response, the uncertainty of Lomas’ future led to increased tension at home to the point where she was kicked out. Lomas said, “That night I was
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Room and board: $9,047 Including but not limited to: rent, water, electricity/gas, cable, Internet, phone, groceries, snacks and eating out.
in a panic asking myself, ‘What am I going to do? Where am I going to go?’” Lomas found a friend she could stay with, which spared her of wandering aimlessly for somewhere to spend the night. She returned home to stock up on personal items only to find all of her possessions were packed, which she stored in her friend’s garage. The items included clothing, books and knick-knacks she had collected growing up and were later lost when the garage flooded. The pressure mounted for Lomas to find a solution since her friend was leaving at the end of the Summer to study in Santa Barbara. Eventually, her parents asked her to move back home. A few months after her return, Lomas was hired as a nanny and said it was this job that brought clarity to pursuing a career in childcare. Looking back at this period in her life, Lomas said, “I wouldn’t want to be in that situation again. I realized you have to surround yourself with good people and if that were ever to happen to anyone I know I would welcome them into my home.” Not all are as fortunate as Lomas to have family reach out to mend broken lines of communication after losing their home. Erika Rodriguez, a matriculation aide in the assessment department, was homeless at 15 years old after walking away from an abusive, toxic home environment. Rodriguez said she did not know where she was going, but was taken in by a former neigh-
Sylvana Uribe/Viking HOMELESS TO HOPEFUL: Adriana Lomas, 23, a child development major, was fortunate to have friends to keep her off the street.
bor and her family. All she took with her were clothing and school books. “I expected my family to reach out and make me come back and when they didn’t, I was kind of like now I’m in survival mode,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said there were times when she could not afford to make the daily commute to school or work and in some cases arrived at her host family’s home past midnight because she had to walk. Afraid of the dangers the situation posed, her best friend gave part of her lunch money to Rodriguez so she could have bus fare. When advanced-placement
testing season arrived, Rodriguez said she would act as if she did not want to take the tests when she was really hiding she could not afford them. By 18, she had saved enough money to get a place of her own. Rodriguez said she can now laugh at the tough situations she encountered, which taught her to be patient and attain whatever she wanted through hard work. Now, as a married mother she hopes to pass on similar values to her two children. Rodriguez said, “Whenever things got really bad, I would just think about how other people had it worse because at least I had my arms, feet and a job.”
nia Babian, assistant construc- The main idea behind the restau- Molle Gressett, designer at LBCC. tion manager. Each kitchen is a rant is to show each student just Three of the math classrooms classroom and has double-sided how a kitchen and restaurant re- have the ability to hold a total of flat-screens so each student has ally works, Babian said. Right be- 80 students; the rest of the classthe same view of what the chef or side the restaurant will be a small rooms can accommodate 40 stuinstructor is doing and how they bakery where people can buy var- dents. The Math Success Center do it. will be making a move to the The classroom-specific “We are excited that we are V Building as well. It will inkitchen has the capability to going to have a new building, but clude more than 76 computers, live-stream the cooking being Gressett said. done inside the classroom, Ba- I haven’t been inside, so I don’t At the center of the buildbian said. Inside the kitchen, know what it contains.” ing is an outdoor quad. The raised stairs will include seats. quad includes a small seating -Higinio Ramirez area for the restaurant and A central cooking area inCulinary arts major cludes kitchen appliances that raised planters for the culinary can be easily interchanged, said ious baked goods and drinks. arts program to grow its own fruit Medhanie Ephrem, deputy direcThe Math Department will and vegetables and plants that tor, planning and construction. have 17 classrooms. Each is a are drought-friendly, Ephrem A full functioning restaurant smart classroom with a projector, said. The quad also features small inside the building will be operat- controls at the teacher’s desk and skateboard deterrents, which will ed by the culinary arts program. wall-to-wall whiteboards, said soon be an LBCC standard.
In an effort to be more energy-efficient, each restroom will have low-flow toilets and Dyson paperless hand-dryers. A few of the restrooms have lockers as well as a shower for some of the students. An additional feature of the building is an underground CUDO water storage system, Ephrem said. The system will collect rainwater over time and store it until needed. Just like the rest of LBCC, the V Building will use reclaimed water on its plants. The building has the potential to become a LEED platinum-grade building, for its energy efficiency. The LAC building is still undergoing small changes and is waiting to be completely furnished.
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V Building to be open for classes this Fall By Jon Peacock Staff Writer
A restaurant and bakery will be part of the new V Building when the Math Department and culinary arts program move to a $44.1 million new home this Fall. “We are excited that we are going to have a new building, but I haven’t been inside, so I don’t know what it contains,” said Higinio Ramirez, culinary arts major. The 73,650-square-foot building includes seven kitchens, each with a different purpose. The facilities include a display kitchen, a production kitchen, a bakery kitchen, a classroom kitchen, a pastry kitchen, a skills kitchen and a general kitchen, said So-
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May 28, 2015
Cabinet members to take office Newly elected ASB officers introduce themselves to the student body and talk about what they will bring to their positions. PCC Vice President
President “I have attended LBCC for a little over two years and I have seen the campuses grow and I feel that I am a direct result of growth. I would like to encourage all students to become involved with any of the various organizations on campus that can enrich your college experience and they should be taken advantage of.”
LAC Vice President
“My inspiration to becoming the representation of Student Life for PCC was from witnessing the hard work and determination of our ASB and PCC Student Council positions. I hope to encourage more of our student body to participate in student government and become more involved with our school.”
Brian Ortiz, 24, Computer Engineering major
Dalziel Arambula, 22, psychology and communication major
Secretary
“I hold the titles of representative of athletics for LBCC’s student government, vice president of Veterans Club, U.S. Army drill sergeant, air traffic control specialist as well as the head volunteer coordinator for a homeless shelter located in downtown Long Beach. All which I am honored to hold.”
Robert Hewitt, 27, fire science major
Student trustee
Treasurer
“I am the youngest of four siblings. My hobbies include running, volunteer work and attending various concerts. My hope for being the student trustee for the 20152016 year is to voice the concerns of the students directly to the Board of Trustees. I am very excited to be the student representative to the Board of Trustees.”
“This upcoming Fall 2015, will be my fifth semester attending LBCC and will be my third semester as part of the ASB Cabinet. I am a film major. My favorite movie is “Saving Private Ryan” directed by Stevent Spielberg and “Palo Alto” directed by Gia Coppola. to be honest I could go on and on. ... I hope to make a difference while in the office.” Joy Abulo, 20,
Alejandro Lomeli, 20,
film major
alcohol and drug consumption studies major
“I started at LBCC in 2012 at PCC and had no idea what to major in. I took a break from college and didn’t come back until I was 21 and I am now 24. At first, I decided to major in nursing, but after taking a few classes, found I was better in other areas.”
Jerimiah Harris, 24, Physics major
Potential appointed leaders interviewed
Eight applicants express ideas on representing ASB. By Jon Peacock Staff Writer
Eight applications were collected for eight positions available on the Associated Student Body Cabinet, with some being inter-
viewed Friday, May 22, for the positions. The positions available include representative of legislative affairs, athletics, arts, volunteer services, sustainability, publicity, academic affairs and student services. Potential future Cabinet members were interviewed and asked questions about their responsibilities and how they could
fulfill them. Students of different backgrounds interviewed for the appointed positions. Reason for applying varied from having an issue on how things are being done to simply having a passion for the field. Almost every interviewee was asked what their definition of leadership was by ASB Adviser Maya Cardenas.
Experts discuss GMO pros, cons By Irina Nizovtseva Staff Writer
From GMOs to Organics, Genetically Modified Organisms have begun growing momentum since the early 1980s. After being seen everywhere from vegetables, fruits and grains to sugar and other produce, people are beginning to avoid GMOs as much as they can. Horticulture teacher Jorge Ochoa said, “I have been an instructor here for six years and I have never witnessed any chemicals being sprayed on our vegetables and fruits at the PCC Horticulture garden.” “It has become a marketing word that is used to scare people into buying more expensive organic produce, which are not always organic, since farms are not monitored all day, every day,” Ochoa said.
The ideal decision anyone can make for themselves, people who wish to eat produce free from hormones and pesticides, is grow it themselves. “We don’t know the-long term effects of GMOs on humans, however I would be more careful when it came to buying meat and fish that has been injected with growth hormones,” Ochoa added. The reason for the growing number of genetically modified produce is simply to produce enough food for the increasing population. Anisa Delgado 21, an undecided major, said, “I would like to see more organic produce introduced in the LBCC cafeteria, since I try to eat as little non-organic products as I can.” David McDonald, owner of S&B Culinary that runs the LAC Food Court, said, “We don’t want a 2-tier pricing system, where
one salad costs $5 and the other would cost $15, we want to make sure everyone has the possibility to purchase different items from the cafeteria.” “Eventually we want to start introducing certain organic products into the cafeteria menu,” McDonald added. People expect all vegetables and fruits to be available to them year-round. The situation leaves the producer with a tough choice, genetically modify produce to grow outside its organically designed season or leaves consumers empty-handed or going over to another producer. Ochoa said, “Not many people can afford to eat all organic produce every day when you have families merely looking for their next meal. Those people will not turn down a genetically modified meal just because it is not organic.”
A decision on appointed members will be made Friday, May 29, at 8 a.m. Main action items on the Cabinet agenda include the second rounds of interview as well as a vote to rescind votes that were taken on a previous meeting. The Barnes and Noble grant consisted of $10,000, half of which to be used for the PCC and half for the LAC.
According to the agenda, Cardenas recommends a committee of student leaders represent each campus and give recommendations on how each campus should spend its allocation. For more information on ASB, students may contact student activities adviser Derek Oriee at (562)-938-3088 or administrative assistant Pam Garrison at (562)938-3985.
May 28, 2015
Officer retires after 3 decades By Hunter King CityStyle Editor
sides of society and he said, “I can’t let it get to me.” Despite the hardships, he focuses on Among the faculty retiring the good in society and said, in 2015 is Grant Boyer, profes- “Most people are good, they’re sor of criminal justice. Boyer just looking to put a little extra first began teaching at LBCC bread on the table.” part-time in 1977, while he was Transitioning into edustill serving as a Long Beach cation has been satisfying for police officer. After 7 years of Boyer who makes an effort to part-time, he took connect with students up teaching full-time and keep in touch with for an additional 24 them after they have years. graduated. “When a In addition to his former student re20 years as a police turns to say ‘thank officer, Boyer has you,’ that’s better than also served as Presa paycheck, it gives me ident of the Public a sense of accomplishSafety Advisor ment,” Boyer said. Commission and For now, Boyer Grant Boyer a member of the plans to spend more Criminal justice citizen’s complaint time with his wife Professor commission. As and 8 grandkids. Bea former officer, sitting on the sides spending time with famicitizen’s complaint commis- ly, he loves to fish and plans to sion gave Boyer another per- get out on the water more often. spective on law enforcement, He also plans to stay involved as the commission was created with LBCC, health permitting. to keep officers accountable for He said, “I’ll miss it, but I might their actions. return part-time to teach eviBefore serving as a police dence classes.” officer, Boyer served a tour in For Boyer, teaching is his Vietnam. After suffering an in- legacy. He said, “Acquiring an jury, he was able to refocus his education is like receiving a efforts on attaining his master’s key to door that you wouldn’t degree while in rehabilitation. otherwise be able to open. It exHe explained that his experi- pands opportunity.” ence in the Army prepared him Being able to transfer his for a career in law enforcement. skills and abilities to the next Serving as a police officer generation is how his passion exposed Boyer to some dark for justice will live on.
Winter may be longer By Jon Peacock Staff Writer
quire a lot of time and student success would be less if they were forced to ‘cram’ huge amounts of In an attempt to open up the learning into smaller sessions.” possibilities for various classes Valeria Cano, 21 a business offered during the Winter session major, said a 5-week winter sesat LBCC, the calendar committee sion is too short and a 6-week seshas been considering extending sion would help, saying “it would the session from five to six weeks. be less stressful … it would make Vice President of Student Sup- a difference.” She also explained port Services Greg Peterson said how if more courses were offered, the propos- “The elimination of Spring Break she would be al was first more likely brought to is also not being considered at to sign up the commit- this time.” for the Wintee March 5 ter session. -Greg Peterson by Vice PresFor the Vice President of Student Support Services ident of AcaWinter sesdemic Affairs Terri Long. sion to be extended the calendar Peterson wrote in a May 18 committee has to find an extra email, “The current discussion week somewhere. Early on, the around potentially changing the committee evaluated the possilength of the Winter intersession bility of cancelling Spring Break is focused on being more ped- to accommodate the extra week agogically aware of higher-unit during the Winter session, howcourses in expanding course of- ever, “the elimination of Spring ferings for students in different Break is also not being considered certificate, degree, and transfer at this time,” Peterson said. programs.” Though the proposal is being Making the change would give reviewed by the calendar commitstudents the ability to take English tee, Peterson wrote in an email, courses, lab-science courses, and “This change is not being conother four-unit courses, as well as sidered for the 2015-16 academic allow the current courses offered year.” an extra week for the curriculum. Peterson said the final deciMusic associate professor sion might not be made until next Marshall Fulbright wrote in a May Fall and wouldn’t be implemented 6 email, “Higher-unit courses re- until 2016-17.
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Student trustee thanked Board also approves 10 more degrees for transfer to the U.C. system.
in the Fall. Hunt congratulated incoming Cabinet members and reported to the Board on other policy changes that were passed during the ASB elections. The $2 student representation fee was approved as well as giving the student trustee a vote in ASB meetings. Also passed was the Campus Equal Advocating Act, giving the PCC more equitable opportunity in decision making. The Board also was updated on student transfer rates by Nohel Corral, dean of counseling and student support, and Ruben Page, transfer center coordinator. In looking at the 2008-2009 cohort, 4 percent of students
fer, which are currently only accepted by CSUs. Oakley added the Board of Regents will announce in the Fall the first 10 majors that will be a part of the new associate degree for transfers developed for the U.C. system. Oakley said the regents By Sylvana Uribe also were pushing for guaranteed Staff Writer admission requirements, but have been met with little interest. In a unanimous vote, the Also at the meeting, Stas OrBoard of Trustees recognized lovski, a professor in the visual Gus Orozco for his service as the and media arts department, disSpring student trustee during his cussed the importance of sabbatlast meeting Tuesday, May 26. icals with a presentation on his Board President Jeff Kellogg own sabbatical project. presented Orozco with a recogniOrlovski’s art piece combined tion for his effectiveness in repremoving projections and static senting the student body. His podrawings. It was commissioned by sition will be filled by Alejandro Los Angeles County Lomeli in the Fall. “I’d really like the Board to understand that the Museum of Art and also Orozco thanked President Eloy Oakley, when faculty take sabbatical ... we’re not on shown at the Pasadena Museum of California the Board and other vacation.” Art. employees for being -Stas Orlovski Now housed in La his mentors and also Visual and Media Arts Department Biennale di Venezia in the ASB for its guidtransferred within two years as Italy as part of the 56th Internaance and support. “Thank you for a memorable opposed to the 32 percent of stu- tional Art Exhibition, Orlovski’s and productive semester,” Orozco dents who transferred within six piece will be displayed alongside years. the work of other artists until Nosaid. Page also said the majority of vember. Area 5 Trustee Virginia Bax“I’d really like the Board to ter said, “I’m so proud of you that students transfer to the CSU sysyou’ve moved through the ranks tem due to misconceptions about understand that when faculty and you really have represent- the U.C. system discouraging take sabbatical … we’re not on ed the Associated Student Body students from applying. Miscon- vacation,” Orlovski said. “We’re quite well and I appreciated get- ceptions include U.C.s being too actually trying to push our work competitive and not affordable. forward and also trying to make ting to know you.” Since its implementation, ourselves better educators.” The Spring term is also the last The next meeting will be Tuesfor ASB President Lokilani Hunt more students are leaving LBCC who will transfer to U.C. Berkeley with associate degrees for trans- day, June 9 at 5 p.m. in T1100.
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May 28, 2015
Auditorium hosts Big Band Jazz By Will Ranos Sports Editor
Irina Nizovtseva/Viking AND IF WE LOOK HERE: Tiffany Price, life science teacher, shows students cat and pig cadavers during Science Night.
Experiments exhibited By Irina Nizovtseva Staff Writer
The third annual Science Night at the LAC included music, science, technology and math activities and catered food. Dan Sorto, 25, fire science major, said, “I went to the third floor of the D Building and saw some cool experiments like how carbon was formed from sugar when they heated it with some chemicals or how bananas foamed with hydrogen peroxide.” The event was open to all science enthusiasts as well as people who were merely curious about what the Science Night entailed, giving an opportunity for many current and future students to see the facilities and resources available to them. Keith Pollard, student worker, said, “This is my first year volunteering at this event, but I have volunteered in the past for other
City magazine to hit newsstands this Fall By Hunter King CityStyle Editor
Irina Nizovtseva/Viking DETAILS: Christopher Gillotte, mathematics and engineering teacher, examines a slide rule Friday, May 22 in Building D.
events at LBCC. I’m mostly working outside, but will go see the experiments when I get the chance.” No event at LBCC goes without police supervision. Officer Boranm Heam, said, “I have su-
pervised many events at LBCC. This event has been very peaceful, it is a college environment, people are here to learn and most people are aware of what the rules and regulations are.”
Robotics heads to Canada
to come up with new ideas. The range of solutions to problems posed is always amazing.” Having been the adviser for the team since 2004, Fraser said, “The confirmation of success is not so much the competition, but By Will Ranos with industry coming to LBCC to Sports Editor hire our students. We had three past students working with ReTen students on the LBCC motely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) student robotics team will head in 2010 to plug up the BP oil spill. to Newfoundland, Canada, from “We have students June 25-27 to compete in “The range of solutions to problems posed working on the Rethe International Undersearch Vessel Nautilus, water Robotics Competi- is always amazing.” tion organized by the Ma-Scott Fraser which is run by Dr. rine Advanced Technical Underwater Robotics Team Robert Ballard who disadviser and professor covered the Titanic. In Education Center. The team of 10 students con- their limits to come in and ded- addition, we have students worksists of Ryan Bellaver, Mario Ber- icate 10 to 20 hours outside of ing all over the world working with ROVs including at Woods mudez, Marshall Dickey, Aar- class.” Scott Fraser, LBCC electrical Hole Oceanographic Institute on Durst, Israel Hilario-Perez, Dustin Ingagiola, Andrew Lakso, program professor and adviser and Monterey Bay Aquarium ReScott Precop, Raymond Thomp- for the underwater robotic team, search Institute.” said, “It is exciting to see students VX Industries is seeking doson and Elmer Ventura. The team, VX Industries, will take what they learn in the Elec- nations and sponsorships to help be challenging 35 other college trical Program, apply it to the raise $15,000 for airfare and lodgteams from around the world af- underwater robots and succeed. ing. Potential donors may contact ter qualifying in a regional match It has been a blast. It is very ex- the LBCC Foundation at (562) May 9. The students are also the citing to see students challenged 938-4137.
Ten students face international challenge.
In one of the semester’s final concerts, the LBCC Auditorium will host the LBCC Jazz Big Band featuring trumpeter Wayne Bergeron on Friday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. Director Patrick Sheng said, “It is really cool for us to have Wayne here because he is seriously one of the most sought-out session players in the entire world. I went to a high school this morning and I said, ‘How many of you guys know who Wayne Bergeron is?’ Everyone in the band knew who it was, so that’s a cool thing.” Bergeron, an LBCC alumnus and Long Beach native, mentioned he had not been back to the school in a long time. The trumpeter said, “I was excited when Pat talked to me about it. I’m looking forward to the event and hopefully there’s a good crowd. I’m curious to see what the band is like now.” Bergeron has a vast list of musical accomplishments. His CD credits include Ray Charles, Earth
Wind and Fire, Green Day and Beyoncé. The LBCC alum has also worked on more than 300 TV and motion picture soundtracks and has had trumpet solos on motion pictures like “The Mask,” “Rocky Balboa,” “The Incredibles,” and others. Bergeron also earned a Grammy nomination in 2004 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble with his first solo project “You Call This a Living?” The trumpeter has many more accomplishments. Sheng said, “It means a lot to me because Wayne was an LBCC student and was playing in the band when George Shaw ran it. So it’s kind of cool to make that full circle. It’s my first year here so it’s nice to have a connection to the old guard.” Tickets can be purchased either online or at the door one hour before performance. General admission tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door with student, employee and senior citizens tickets at $5 online and $7 at the door. High school students can get in for free with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at lbcc.edu/mrtv
only school representing Southern California in the event. When talking about what has been the toughest aspect about the process, CEO and team captain Marshall Dickey, 27 and an Electrical Technology major, said, “Keeping people motivated while still maintaining their day-to-day lives. For a lot of our team members, school is a priority and for those with work it can be pushing
The first day of Fall semester, Aug. 24, marks the release of City Magazine. It is the combined effort of four classes over the course of the Fall and Spring semesters. Writers and photographers worked on material in Fall 2014, while editors and designers worked on the magazine layout during this Spring semester. The magazine contains a variety of stories. Among them include feature writing, profiles, a staff editorial, a how-to and a recipe. The cover story is a profile on anthropology professor Adrian Novotny. Brandon Richardson, editor in chief of the publication, said, “It was long two-semester effort, but everyone worked hard and put together a stellar magazine.” City magazine has been published since 1979.
LBCC teacher Adrian Novotny is featured on the new City magazine cover. City Magazine Leaders: Art Director: Alfonso Péna Assistant Art Director: Roozbeh Shahbazi Production Manager: Amy Park Photo Coordinator: Gen Aguilar Editor in Chief: Brandon Richardson Copy Editor: Eliza de la Flor Advisers: Morgan Barnard, Sean DuFrene and Cindy Frye
9 retirees leave after 228 years of service
By Hunter King CityStyle Editor
June marks the end of a career with LBCC for nine full-time professors and staff members. Teresa Gaudiot, English as a second language professor, served 26 years from 1976-2015. Linda Huy, dietetic professor, served 34 years from 1981-2015. David Lipton, English professor, served 29 years from 19812015. Marianne Allen, Financial Aid counselor, served 18 years
from 1997-2015. Donna Fletcher, reading professor, served 10 years from 20052015. Stanley J. Rivers, skilled maintenance worker, served 15 years from 2000-2015. Brent Sears, architecture professor, served 35 years from 19802015. Grant Boyer, criminal justice professor, served 31 years from 1977-2015. Sheree King, dance professor, served 30 years from 1984-2015.
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May 28, 2015
Mystery comedy elicits laughs Retiring
to dance
By Tyisha Ali Staff Writer Trying to commit the crime of murder before he takes the dive into a life of marriage left Lord Arthur in a frenzy in the LBCC Broadway production of “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime” and it packed a full house. The audience gave a standing ovation after viewing the mystery comedy written by Constance Cox and directed by professor Anthony Carreiro. The setting was simple and dramatic as a British kingdom would be and the mood was set perfectly. The play is the best presented in the Black Box among three in the last year. Zina Almuonte, 18, a visitor from the Philippines, said, “I came with my friend to the play. She goes here. I think the play is pretty cool though. I was looking forward to seeing who Lord Arthur was going to kill and how he was going to do it.” The play is based on a book written in the late 1800s by Oscar Wilde about Lord Arthur Savile, played by Kyle Ruebel, who was engaged to a young woman named Sybil Merton, played by Gaelyn Wilkie. Sybil’s aunt Lady Windermere wants to make sure Lord Arthur is the right man for her niece so she has a palm reader visit and read Lord Arthur’s hand to find out his past. The palm reader has read Lord Arthur’s hand and foreseen he will commit
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Tyisha Ali/Viking RED VELVET TENSION: Starting on the left, Kyle Ruebel plays Lord Arthur Savile, Sorlie Reeves II plays butler Bentley and Alex Shewchuk plays Herr Winkelkopf in the play “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime.”
murder. The thought of committing a murder put Lord Arthur in an urgent mood so that way he could live the rest of his life happily married. Throughout the play Lord Arthur teams up with his butler Bentley, played by Sorlie Reeves II, and an overly excited murder radical named Herr Winkelkopf, played by Alex Shewchuk, and they attempt many ways to kill Lord Arthur’s family member. After the many attempts of murder, which included poison,
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three bombs and a trick string, fail to kill anyone, the news comes in that Podgers the palmist, played by Chris Ramirez, turns out to be a fraud. Lord Arthur feels free and after postponing his wedding twice he runs off to his wedding rehearsal, but his newly found friend Herr Winkelkopf is determined to prove his worth by creating the newest explosive. Jesse Bosworth, 20, a technical theatre major, said, “I like that this play was a comedy and the set and
the costumes were fantastic. My favorite part is right before the intermission when the butler put the pill in the candy.” Alexander Hernandez, 25, a film major, said, “I thought the play was very funny. My favorite scene was any scene with the butler and Lord Arthur. The relationship they had showed that they really have good chemistry.” The play was staged in the LAC Black Box Theatre May 1417 and May 21-24.
Dance professor Sheree King has retired this year. She began working at LBCC as a long-term substitute Sheree King in 1984 and Retired dance then as an professor adjunct professor until she achieved a fulltime position in 1988. She has seen many of her students graduate and attain professional careers in dance. “I am proud of all of them,” she said. She hopes the dance program will continue to produce excellent students now that she is retired. King still plans to be involved in dance. Since retiring, she has choreographed for a local ballet company. She also has a Pilate’s business out of her home studio where she meets with private clients. Her husband is also a dance teacher and they plan to travel more often, teaching dance classes around the world. She is currently teaching dance class in Armenia until June 1. King is unsure if she will return to LBCC, but it is always an option.
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SPRING SING
May 28, 2015
Tong outperforms the competit
Tong members celebrate their first place men’s social-service club award at Spring Sing in the LAC Auditorium on Friday, May 22, claiming the title from Thor, that wo
Story and Photos by Darel James Staff Writer
stage with hopes of receiving more than just an encore. Participants also were competing for various rewards giving competitors additional recognition that they could take home. The LAC College Auditorium filled with Ubey, an undeclared major, 17, said, “I just excited guests as performers for the 2015 appreciate the opportunity to get my work out Spring Sing entertained them Friday evening, and for people to hear my music. I always enMay 22. joy the feeling of creativity I get when I really The first-place men’s social-service club get down and focus on my music.” Ubey has award went to Tong, while first place wom- practiced guitar for five years and has now been’s social-service club award was given to gun to perform his work, which is going on the Athena. Vocalist Ithram (Vaai Sosi) was two years. awarded the judges’ choice for best indepenEconomics major and Tong men’s social dent performance, with best solo vocals going service club member Jerry Zepoda, 20, said, to Chando Kem, group vocals to Nate’s Finest “I’m here to have fun, but at the same time Barbershop Quartet and best instrumental to show that our club is full of hard-working inSolar Ubey. dividuals, we are also Spring sing coordina- ““I’m here to have fun, but at the looking forward to puttor Teila Robertson said, same time show that our club is ting out a good perfor“Since we have been back mance tonight.” to the Auditorium, our full of hard-working individuals” As curtains came to goal was to continue the a close, the many anx-Ithram (Vaai Sosi) LBCC tradition of giving ious participants who Best independent performance winner students a chance to perworked hard through form and show their talents.” strenuous practices and rehearsals were recIn previous years the talent showcase was ognized not just as contestants, but successful held in the gymnasium but this year partici- winners in the show. Ithram (Vaai Sosi), an pants and guests gathered in the auditorium undeclared major, 25, said, “I didn’t really exallowing them all to enjoy the night in a cozy pect to get an award. Singing has always been theater setting. a way of life for me, it has always allowed me “The biggest difference is our location. to fully express myself and let go of all stress.” The past two years we have been performing Nursing aide major and Tong member in the Gymnasium, where we would do our Kevin Mehardhy, said, “It’s kind of surreal to own stage set-up. But here in the Auditorium, finally actually get it after all the yelling and we have Steven Staton’s crew that took care of repetition in rehearsal. I’m happy to see everythe sound, lighting and stage management. thing paid off and we didn’t have a repeat of Our students enjoyed performing here in our last year.” Auditorium,” said Robertson. The men’s social club was previously deThe show has continued to evolve each feated by their rival club Thor during their last year, allowing anyone who’s willing to answer visit to the showcase in 2014. This year, the the curtain call and maintain the spotlight. club returned to secure the win after beginDancers, singers and other talents ranging ning their practice for showcase back in early from various ages and ethnicities took center March.
Ithram (Vaai Sosi), 25, an undeclared major, gives a soulful v mance for an excited audience, who then wanted an encore
Tong members Javier Salceso, 19, a civil engineering major, le atre arts major Calvin Lewis, 18, showcase their acting abilitie Campbell and Garth Algar from the 1992 film “Wayne’s World.
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SPRING SING
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LBCC alumnus and guitarist Mark Trejo, left, prepares for his individual performance along with undeclared major and guitarist Solar Ubey, 17, before Spring Sing.
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Awards were given at the end of the event.
Nate’s Finest Barbershop Quartet performs “Hooked on a Feeling.”
Ithram (Vaai Sosi) gets a shoulder pat by business major Steven Cheng, 19, after receiving judge’s choice award for best independent performance.
Spring Sing judges listen as Ithram (Vaai Sosi) gives a strong vocal performance.
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Jon Peacock/Viking Yesica Villasenor, 19 an undecided major, practices her routine at Lakewood Ice. In addition to skating, Villasenor is also a part-time employee at the rink, which allows her the luxury of practicing at a discounted rate.
Skate out of Compton LBCC student strives to one day be an Olympic ice skater.
Jon Peacock/Viking Yesica Villasenor stretches before her 7 a.m. skate. The practice is part of her 14 -hours-a-week regimen.
led thus far. I have no doubt that you will go far in this world Yesica. I will watch for you at the Olympics and cheer you on.” Themistocles Leftheris, her figure skating coach of one year, said she By Jon Peacock has a good work ethic, she is really Staff Writer organized with her schedule. “On the ice, she’s always there to work and People who know Yesica Villaselearn.” nor have said they admire her dedVillasenor’s dad is one of the only ication, work ethic and zest for life. people who supported her dream of LBCC student Villasenor, 19, is becoming a figure skater. Since his and has always wanted to be a figure death in September she has been in skater. a constant struggle, always being reHer morning starts at 5 a.m., minded of her dad. she takes the bus from “On the ice, she’s always there to work and learn.” Her dad was always Compton to Lakewood the one who would -Themistocles Leftheris Ice. The trip takes her Former coach take her to the rink about one hour and and cheer her on at 30 minutes. At 7 a.m., she steps on laptop and a flip-phone as presents. the competitions. the ice, begins practicing her edges, However, she told her dad she didn’t Villasenor is sponsored to skate spins, jumps and strides. After skatwant the presents, she only wanted to by her high-school counselor, Pating, she heads once again to the bus skate. rick Estis. He makes a donation evand toward the LAC. Class finishes At age 14, Villasenor decided that ery four weeks. and on most days she heads to work she would give up her social life to Villasenor is working two jobs and then home. The day may seem follow her dream of figure skating. and doesn’t have much time for anylike a lot for most people, however Since then it has been only skate, thing else. She speaks American Sign for Villasenor, it’s just another day. school and work for five days a week, Language, Spanish and English and It all started when she was 3, every week. hopes to continue studying ASL at watching Michelle Kwan at the 1998 After reading a paper by Vil- LBCC. Her dream is to one day be an Olympics. Ever since then she had lasenor about her life, Ms. Krai, her Olympian, but she simply hopes to always told her dad that she wanted Counseling 1 teacher, wrote on her one day make it to nationals. to skate, that she wanted to be an assignment, “What a life you have
Cindy Macias/Viking Yesica Villasenor passes the Compton Station while she rides the train to school on the Metro blue Line the morning of Wednesday, May 27. Villasenor usually wakes up as early as 5 a.m. to practice at the skating rink.
Olympian. When she was young she would help clean doctor’s offices and such during the night to save up for figure skating lessons. When she could, during the day she would assist her father in landscaping houses. When she was 11 her dad signed her up for an 8-week skills session, as an introductory on how to figure skate. After the eight weeks, her dad thought she didn’t love it and didn’t sign her up for a follow-up. On Christmas day, when Villasenor was 14, her dad got her a
Cindy Macias/Viking A 2011 Paramount Iceland American Classic trophy sits with other awards Yesica Villasenor has received during her 5-years of ice-skating training and competing.
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Student uses sports to find Freedom Tennis player remains competitive despite deafness. By Jon Peacock Staff Writer Chiara Freedom isn’t your average student-athlete; she is a 51-year-old, theatre major, tennis player at LBCC and she is deaf. The New York native said she grew up physical, always being active, “playing baseball, basketball and volleyball.” Freedom once played for a deaf softball team, however the team shut down and ceased playing. She enjoys doing anything relating to theatre, including playwriting, acting, doing make-up and sword fighting. After taking a theatre class in school, she became interested in it and fell in love with the arts. She graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. After graduating, Freedom did a little traveling and found herself wanting to move to California and has been in Long Beach ever since.
Jon Peacock/Viking WAITING: Chiara Freedom, 51 and a theatre major, plays doubles with teammate Jillian Drake in a match at LBCC. Despite deafness, Freedom stays active with sports.
For work she has been employed at many different places doing everything from mechanical art to designing layouts. A few years ago, Freedom discovered a women’s football team, the Long Beach Aftershock. She
emailed the coaches showing interest in playing on the team. When she got there, the coaches realized she was deaf. After discussion, the coaches decided to let her try out for the team. Freedom felt intimidated though by all the
Athletics raises $20,000 Association raises money for sports programs. By Will Ranos Sports Editor In what was a particularly rainy afternoon in Long Beach, golfers decided to play through the downpour in the 32nd annual LBCC Foundation Athletic Associates golf tournament on Thursday, May 14, at the Recreation Park Golf Course. August Luuga, LBCC systems and programming manager, and Susie Atwood, 2002 hall of champion inductee, were the honorees
for the event. they would like their donation to Athletic specialist Kristy go toward. Lutz said 124 golfers came out “The golf tournament was to support LBCC with many of a great success this year. The them being alumni and current tournament went on despite the LBCC employees. Lutz also men- downpour. Everything and evtioned that this year’s event raised eryone was wet. I can’t remember over $20,000, which was about a a year where we considered can$10,000 im- “I love helping to make our celing due to provement weather, it was over the event a success, especially crazy,” Lutz p r e v i o u s since all the profits go directly to said. A memyear’s doof the athsupport our athletic programs” ber nations. All letic departthe profit -Kristy Lutz ment for 15 Athletic specialist years, she said, from the event went toward the athlet- “I’ve been helping with this event ic teams. The athletic specialist every May. I love helping to make said when the golfers or sponsors our event a success, especially signed up, they also had the abili- since all the profits go directly to ty to indicate which sport or area support our athletic programs.”
CITY SPORTS By Will Ranos Sports Editor Track and Field: With a jump of 11.59-meters, LBCC freshman Chantel Dunson finished first in the triple jump at the California Community College Athletic Association Track and Field State Championship at San Mateo on Saturday, May 16. Dunson became the Vikings’ first track and field state champion since Jonathan Sanders in 2011 and the first female since Angela Wells in 2006, according to the LBCC athletics website. The website also said Dunson’s mark is her best of the year, surpassing her 11.47-meter jump at the previous week’s SoCal Championship preliminaries. LBCC sophomore Jared Jones finished fifth among 12 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:37.03. The men’s 4-by100-meter relay team participat-
ed in the event as well but Anterio Bateman, Jordan Noble, Damond Burns and Jacob Thorton were disqualified for running out of their lane on their first exchange. Overall, the women’s team finished 29th among 41 and the men’s team finished 32nd among 35. A total of 24 track and field members for the men’s and women’s teams participated in the SoCal Championships during the three weekends. In the three meets, LBCC had three first place finishes. Athletic Director: An email sent Wednesday, May 27, by the LBCC human resources department announced that athletic director applications at LBCC will be accepted online through July 2. Joe Cascio, the athletic director since July 15, 2013, was unavailable for comment. Athletics Dean Connie Sears also was unavailable.
players due to their size. Freedom enjoyed playing defense on the team, as a cornerback. However she always wanted to play offense. When the team moved to Downey, Freedom didn’t make the move with them.
Tennis was a sport that she had never played until she tried out for the Viking tennis team two years ago. At first she tried out for women’s basketball and softball, but she said she ran into what she believed was trepidation. Later on she was contacted by the athletic department and they urged her to try out for the women’s tennis team. Freedom said her first time playing tennis was difficult since she had no prior knowledge of the sport or any of the proper techniques. Coach Ken Thomas, former LBCC tennis coach, helped her perfect her technique and taught her how to properly play tennis. Freedom said the new tennis coach, Renzo Maggi, improved a lot of her technique. She likes Renzo for how he treats all of the players equally. Some of her teammates have learned some simple signs to communicate with her. All three years here at LBCC Freedom has been able to get all A’s in her classes. Though Freedom is still in school, she hopes to one day work in a job related to theatre.
Will Ranos/Viking SWINGING AGAINST THE RAIN: August Luuga, an honoree at the 32nd LBCC annual golf tournament, takes a swing on the first hole of the day. The golf tournament was sponsored by the Athletic Association to raise money for LBCC athletic programs.
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SUMMER CLASSES
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Thursday, July 2 College closed for July 4 observance COUNSELING
Online counseling Temporarily closed. To schedule an in-person counseling appointment, students may contact the counseling center at either campus. Counselors recommend online orientation on the college website for new and prospective students. PCC MD129 or (562) 938-3920 LAC A1111 or (562) 938-4560 FINANCIAL AID
Students may submit FAFSA application or California Dream Act application for 2015-2016. Counselors are available to see students. Appointments are available at both campuses. PCC (562) 938-3155 MD146 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon LAC (562) 938-4485 A1075 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon
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Brandon Richardson/Viking Kevin Mora, 18, a kinesiology major and PNK gent, pies Jasmine Lopez, 18, a nursing major and PNK member, in the face during a PNK fundraiser Monday, May 18. They were raising money to help buy props and costumes for Spring Sing.
ARTS
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Friday, June 5 Let Your Light Shine Performing Arts Department and ASB present “Inner Voices” directed by Anne Walsh. LBCC Vocal Jazz Concert, directed by Andrea Calderwood, with guest artists “The Filharmonic” in LAC Auditorium at 7 p.m. General admission presale $10 and $12 at the door Students, employees and senior citizens $5 presale and online and $7 at the door Free to high school students with valid school ID Free parking in lots D, E, & F Tickets may be purchased, at lbcc.edu.mrtv or one hour before the show
STUDY FOR FINALS
LBCC offers a text-based emergency notification service for mobile phones. In event of an emergency, subscribers will be alerted in real-time.
June 2-3 C.R.A.M.N. Coffee Relief and Academic Mastering Night organized by ASB, PCC Student Council and LAC Cultural Affairs Council. Students are invited for coffee, tea, pastries, free tutoring and exam-friendly giveaways such as scantrons, greenbooks and pencils on Tuesday, June 2, in the LAC Nordic Lounge from 6-11 p.m. and in the PCC Student Union on Wednesday, June 3 from 6-11 p.m. asb@lbcc.edu
LIBRARY
PCC Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. LAC Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CONCERT
May 29-31 Band Concert LBCC’s Jazz Big Band with Wayne Bergeron to direct band “Bites” with the LBCC Wind Ensemble and Beach City Symphonic Band in the Auditorium. For ticket information, (562) 938-4826
AUDITIONS
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ASSESSMENT TESTING
PCC assessment and ESL LL206 Testing location LL206 LAC assessment office in A1040 Testing location L252 GRADUATION
Wednesday, June 10 Rehearsal at Veterans Stadium at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11 6 p.m. commencement begins in Veterans Stadium. EXAMS
Final exams are the last week of classes.
BOOK BUY-BACKS
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Open Summer 2015 Classes
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LBCC phones, call extension 4910 Cell phones, call (562) 4356711 or 911 Police emergency from campus phone, call 9-911 Long Beach Police Department (562) 938-4807 or (562) 510-4807 MOBILE PORTAL
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EDITORIAL
OPINION
Students, employees need more emergency training Loud cries and harsh asthmatGeneral first-aid and CPR Director of Student Health ic breathing resonated through classes should be offered at the Services Anita Gibbins said, “Evthe unoccupied hallway from a college for students and employ- ery situation is different so the student in the restroom. It was a ees that are free or at least at a dis- type of help you can give depends cry of pain. counted price. The classes would on the situation. Call 911. If any Recently, a young student was increase safety on the campuses doubt, call 911. I wouldn’t want found crying and gasping heavi- and in an emergency situation to guess if it is a panic attack or a ly for air in the vacant restroom. someone can get the proper help heart attack.” She was having what was found needed until an emergency team Gibbins said, “If dealing with out later to be an anxiety attack. is available. students with mental-health The cries were heard by an emLBCC offers students self-de- problems, it is mostly important ployee who called 911 for help. fense classes and nursing students to soften your voice and not panDuring the wait, students and have to take home-aid courses ic. Ask them questions and what employees did what they could to and nursing skill labs so we sug- can you do to help them.” help the student out, but it begs gest LBCC offer general safety Marianne Palacios, a nurse the question. LBCC has proper courses offered to anyone who practitioner in the LBCC student procedures students and health services office, said, employees should use “Every situation is different so the type of “You can help someone by for helping student in help you can give depends on the situa- calling for help and asking emergency situations on questions like, ‘What can I campus. Students and em- tion. Call 911. If any doubt, call 911.” do to help?’ Also you can ployees can learn how to -Anita Gibbins maybe help them loosen properly aid someone in Director of Student Health Services stuff off of their neck to need of help. According to help them breathe and the human resources department would like to take them. maybe use a cold cloth on their at LBCC, all school employees LBCC should provide a paid forehead or neck to cool them off. were given an accident and ill- training seminar for all employees But the most important thing is to ness response flow chart packet or at least full-time employees on call for help.” to follow in case of an emergen- how to deal with situations with In case of an emergency, Long cy during their orientation, when people who are greatly distressed Beach Fire Department Station 10 they were hired. But in some cas- and also the employees should be is located at 1417 N. Peterson Ave., es, employees may have forgotten trained on how to deal with stu- near the PCC and Long Beach the information given to them in dents or co-workers who have Fire Department Station 19 is lotheir initial package and a student mental or physical issues. cated at 3559 Clark Ave., near the is in need now. On the student health page LAC, both less than three-quarIn every classroom, an emer- of the school website, lbcc.edu/ ters of a mile from the campuses. gency procedure guidelines studenthealth/emergency.cfm Both can provide speedy help in pamphlet is posted and informs information is provided on CPR case of emergencies. students and employees about and first-aid training through the Remember, you can help save earthquakes, emergency phone American Heart Association and someone’s life. numbers, general information the American Red Cross. There and evacuation plans, but it is also information on when studoesn’t cover how to deal with dents should feel it is OK to call students in immediate need. for help.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Student brings attention to underpaid teachers I’m a sophomore at LBCC majoring in photojournalism. The first part of every Board of Trustees meeting, they allow the public to speak for three minutes regarding anything they feel needs to be said. Unfortunately in March, I was three minutes late to the meeting and wasn’t allowed to speak. I thought about it and what I was about to say in front of only a few members of LBCC, should really be said to the public. This semester, I decided to take classes that pertain to my major and passion, which includes both journalism and black and white photography. Besides being a photojournalism student, another option of mine was to become a teacher and I was hoping with these classes, I’d receive the right guidance from my teachers Vivian Malauulu and Amanda Keller about which route to take academically. Yet upon asking both of my favorite teachers the process, they both mentioned how they’re currently “adjunct” teachers, meaning they’re only
being offered minimal hours to broaden young minds. It burdens me to know they’re not receiving proper hours nor pay, practically making the same amount of pay as someone working at the local car wash. They don’t deserve the treatment. They received their college degrees to teach because not everyone can, yet they’re not even given the opportunity to fully do what they do best. Amanda currently works at seven different schools, being nicknamed one of many “Freeway Flyers” and Vivian has a second job to make ends meet and provide for her family. Upon hearing about them both being adjunct teachers, it almost discouraged me from teaching. Why work extremely hard in school, yet not even receive proper hours or pay? Full-time teachers make from about $30,000$50,000 a semester, while adjunct teachers make about $10,000 a year and are constantly worried they may not work another semester. I work part-time and
make the same amount a year. This isn’t just happening at LBCC, it’s happening to thousands of teachers everywhere. I know I’m only 21 years old and just like any other college student, different jobs are constantly going in and out of my head. The thought of intellectually stimulating a young mind to something they never knew is fascinating to me, having them walk out of the room with information they hadn’t known before. I wish to one day possibly teach photography, as I remember learning the beauty of looking inside the viewfinder for the first time and gaining skills as I went, I could only imagine giving that same effect to the future generation. If my voice can make a difference for today’s teachers, I know I can continue down my route of being becoming a teacher myself. Adelyna Tirado, 21, Photojournalism major
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CITY VIEWS Do you feel comfortable and capable of assisting someone in an emergency situation at school? Why or why not? By Darel James and Tyisha Ali on Monday, May 18, on the LAC
Janeil Reed, 49, Human Services major “Yes, I think I do. First I would check to see what’s wrong then dial 911, then ask what I can do to help.”
Angelica Hernandez, 24, Business major “Yes, I think it is out of human nature for people to help each other, but how depends on the situation.”
Tiffany Clark, 33, Biological Science major “Yes, I am comfortable with helping out if someone needs assistance. I am CPR-certified so I know how to help if someone is have a seizure, flip them on their side and I know a lot of other things like that.”
Ulisses Huerta, 20, Business Administration major “It depends, but yes. I would just come to their assistance and try to assure them they will be OK and I wouldn’t let them be alone. I’ve been in that situation before so I know how it feels.”
Vanyse Holmes, 18, Undeclared major “Yes, depending on the situation. I think I would be able to help someone in an emergency situation. I would go out and help someone even if a person falls, but not everybody would do that.”
Sergio Martinez, 23, Business Administration major “Yes, Usually if there is an emergency people would accept any help. And I believe most people will help out one another, like, if I needed a phone, I could get one to call for help.”
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Vikings join celebration of diversity
Maryann Chavez, left, and Bertha Lynn ride LBCC’s float and interact with the crowd during the 31st annual Long Beach Pride parade on Sunday, May 17. Chavez and Lynn helped build the float at the PCC at 7a.m that day.
Mel Jenkins, right, waves a rainbow flag at the start of the parade down Ocean Boulevard.
Story by Hunter King Staff Writer Photos by Cindy Macias Staff Photographer Long Beach showed its true colors during the annual Gay Pride festival and parade the weekend of May 16 and 17. The festival was held at Marina Green Park, while the parade Sunday morning proceeded along Ocean Boulevard toward downtown Long Beach. An LBCC float represented the student LGBT community and its supporters. Students arrived to the PCC at 7 a.m. Sunday to transform a large flatbed truck into something more fitting for Gay Pride. ASB adviser Derek Oriee coordinated the event, but the students took the initiative in decorating. The group departed from the PCC to meet with the other floats on
Ocean Boulevard just before the parade began at 11 a.m. Area 3 Trustee Sunny Zia mounted the float to smile and wave with the students. Linda Moreno, philosophy major, walked ahead of the float rapping and rallying the crowds lining the street. “L-B-C-C, L-B-C-C,” Moreno and the people chanted in unison. A group of evangelical Christians protested the parade with discriminatory signs and a loudspeaker, but the air of festivity and joy was hardly affected. The parade viewers and participants took little notice of the protesters. Child development major Faith Firmalino, 25, said, “All the colors include everything, the rainbow is unity.” Like the LGBT flag, the crowd was a diverse group of people; some identified as LGBT, while others were there to support.
Evangelical protesters with signs condemning the gay community and those who support it rally on the side of Ocean Boulevard. One sign reads, “Homo sex is a threat to national security.”
Linda Moreno, PCC’s cultural affair chair, ties a dozen balloons together to put on the float for the parade.