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Man falls 18-25 feet after hanging banner for Long Beach Promise celebration. By Hayley Hart Staff Writer Twitter: @hayleylynnhart
A contract worker died from major head injuries sustained Wednesday, Sept. 23, from a fall while setting up the College Promise event at the LAC Auditorium. Jose Barragan, 47, died three days after his fall at the campus. Dan Schoepf, owner of Instant Signs and Banners and Barragan’s employer since July 2014, said Barragan and Schoepf ’s son Michael were installing three banners at the college’s Auditorium around 9 a.m. Barragan and the son had an appointment with LBCC’s public relations coordinator Camille Bolton at 8:45 a.m. to install the three banners, Dan Schoepf said. Emails and calls to Bolton were unanswered as she was out of the office. Schoepf said Barragan and the son were on top of the roof to hang a 10–by-40-foot sign at the front of the building. The roof of the Auditorium can be accessed through the lobby in the building. A ladder is then needed to access a ceiling tile panel leading to the attic. Another ladder inside the attic space is used to reach a metal hatch leading to the roof. When the task of hanging the banner was completed, Michael Schoepf descended the ladders to the Auditorium’s lobby followed by Barragan. Michael Schoepf is quoted in the Long Beach Press-Telegram as saying, “He fell without making a
Denise Jones/Viking/Twitter: @denisejoneslbcc SCENE: A banner for the Long Beach Promise celebration hangs in front of Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 23. A worker hanging the sign fell and later died. See story on College Promise on page 2.
noise. He didn’t yell or have his onto the back of his head.” Barraarms out.” gan was transported by the Long The official first-responder Beach Fire Department Paramedincident report could not be ob- ics to Long Beach Memorial Medtained because Barragan’s family ical Center’s emergency room and requested it later transbe kept pri- “There were 75-150 people at ferred to the vate. hospital’s inD a n the hospital the entire three tensive care Schoepf said days we stood vigil for him.” unit. his son heard “There -Dan Schoepf the sounds were 75-150 Owner of Instant Signs and Banners of breaking people at the ceiling tiles and returned to the hospital the entire three days we ladder to find Barragan with bro- stood vigil for him,” Schoepf said. ken tiles and blood around him Barragan was removed from life with an obvious head injury. support Saturday, Sept., 26, at 2:30 Michael Schoepf made an at- p.m., after the doctors found his tempt to provide first aid to the brain injuries to be too traumatic severely injured Barragan. to survive, Schoepf said. The employer said, “We think, According to OSHA.gov, a he hit his head with the metal federal and state agency that overroof hatch door, knocking him sees worker and workplace safety, unconscious and he fell 18-25 feet Instant Signs and Banners was cit-
ed $3,490 for an incident reported Sept. 29, 2014. The incident is listed as serious and the type is listed as an accident. The 2014 incident is still an ongoing and open investigation, according to the site. As reported by the Long Beach Press-Telegram, officials with Cal/OSHA, the state’s workplace-safety watchdog, are investigating Barragan’s death, said Julia Bernstein, a spokeswoman for the state agency. According to the U.S. bureau of labor statistics site, bls.gov, fatalities from falls, slips and trips for installation, maintenance and repair occupations is listed at 85 fatalities and at 793 for all occupations during 2014.
and cooking.” Barragan was al- only Barragan’s employer, but also ways trying to provide for his his friend. Schoepf said Barragan children and was would bring his 4-yearalways working, his old Joe around every boss said. Saturday morning and Schoepf said, Schoepf misses seeing “Jose was loved and and speaking with his will be missed, by friend. me, my son and his Barragan, 47, is surco-workers and all vived by 10 children of his family and ranging in age from 9 friends.” months to early 30s Jose Barragan Schoepf was not and survived by long“Jose was loved”
time girlfriend Cynthia Hernandez, who is mother to three of Barragan’s children. Barragan’s youngest children are Camilla, 9 months old, Joe, 4, Priscilla, 6, Yalline, 13, Michelle, 15, and Melissa, 17. A GoFundMe account with a $200,000 goal has been set up by his employer to help support Barragan’s family. People wanting to donate may visit gofundme.com/jose-skids.
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Devoted father leaves large family By Glen Starks Staff Writer Twitter: @gstarksviking15
Jose Barragan, who died Saturday, Sept. 26, after injuries in a fall at LBCC was a resident of Hawaiian Gardens and father of 10. Barragan’s employer Dan Schoepf said Barragan “loved to sing karaoke. He loved to eat his girlfriend’s and sister-in-law Karins’s home-style Mexican food
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Three LBCC students are starring in a public service announcement to promote the first two years of Community College free for all Americans. HeadsUpAmerica.Us is the Obama administration’s initiative modeled after the Long Beach College Promise to coordinate with local, state Brian Ortiz and federal governments. The three students from the school’s Presidents Ambassador program, Anthony Rasca, 22 , a biochemistry major, Kelly Zellner, 20, a psychology major, and Brian Ortiz, 24, a computer engineering major, participated in the public service announcement. R a s ca said, “I believe the lasting impact of the program will be a Kelly Zellner multitude of people will be able to come back and pursue a college education without worrying about the financial aspects of it.” Zellner, the Ambassador coordinator, said, “I had a great experience working with Serinda Swan, a Canadian actress best known for her work on the Anthony Rasca USA network series ‘Graceland.’” Ortiz said, “The amount of questions I’ve been receiving from my family and friends tells me that they are interested in the video and have been asking me when I am going to be famous.” Ted Mitchell, U.S. under secretary of Education, said, “We have long been fans of the Long Beach College Promise,” Mitchell was on hand during the Sept. 24 celebration at LBCC. The PSA can be viewed at youtube.com/ watch?t=2&v=1xum7mHK6js
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Promise delivers scholarships By Tilynn King Staff Writer Twitter: @bgrownlilies
Middle school students were awarded 25 scholarships during the Long Beach College Promise celebration that included a White House official at the LAC on Thursday, Sept. 24. The partnership links LBCC, the Long Beach Unified School District, Cal State Long Beach and The City of Long Beach. Jerrod Gregory, 25, an art major who was present, said, “I think that free tuition is a very great thing. It could get a lot of former students to return who otherwise wouldn’t and it could make more students come who hadn’t before. I think that it’s a very positive partnership.” Under the Long Beach College Promise, college seniors will be offered two semesters of tuition-free education. The LBUSD has increased admission and enrollment by 35 percent and almost 12,000 students received one free semester of college at LBCC, officials said. The 2015 annual report event highlighted the success and direction the partnership has had since joining together in 2008. LBCC President Eloy Oakley,
Mayor Robert Garcia, CSULB President Jane Close Conoley and LBUSD Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser all spoke to a crowd of about 300 students from all levels, parents and employees. Oakley said, “The most important steps we can take to help students attain a higher education is to remove barriers. We want to make LBCC more accessible to LBUSD students as we continue to fulfill our part of the Long Beach College Promise.” The leaders awarded 25 scholarships to middle school 8th graders who have shown high academic improvement. The scholarships awarded ranged from $50 to $250. California Gov. Jerry Brown awarded a $5 million prize from state funds to the Promise for innovation in higher education, which will be used to provide new technology and expand opportunities for students in underprivileged communities. The funds will also be used to obtain counseling and guidance for those students. Garcia said, “I want to say that this community should be proud that it has been a model. This program has been a model nationally. When you hear the president talk about America’s college Promise, know that it links directly back to
LBCC Trustee Irma Archuleta will face journalism teacher Vivian Malauulu and perhaps others in an election April 12 for the area 2 seat that includes west and south Long Beach. Archuleta, who retired from her position as vice president of Student Affairs of Evergreen College in San Jose on Friday Oct. 2. She was appointed to the Board in September 2014 and Malauulu was the runner-up. Gisela Saldana, an LBCC student volunteering at a fundraiser in support of Malauulu, said, “Vivian is an amazing teacher, she always inspires us to do more. She knows what students need to be successful.” Area 4 Trustee Doug Otto’s seat is also up for election April 12.
Jon Peacock/Viking/Twitter: @jonjpeacock9 MAYOR’S SPEECH: Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia speaks at Long Beach College Promise celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24.
the work that started here in Long Beach.” The Promise is a model that helped shape President Obama’s America’s College Promise initiative. Results detailed in the Promise report stated that over the past four years, the increase in admissions requirements at the K-12 level has been 7 percent. An
expansion in early childhood programs was also noted. About 800 preschool seats opened in the last year and $96 million in scholarships and grants were earned by LBUSD graduating seniors in the current school year. More information is available by visiting the Long Beach College Promise website at longbeachcollegepromise.org.
It is the Board of Trustees job to set policy, approve the budget and to review and approve hiring. Trustees also oversee and negotiate with the three bargaining units who represent the fulltime and part-time Irma Archuleta te a che rs Area 2 incumbent and fulltime support staff. Area 2 stretches south to Pacific Coast Highway and Anaheim Street. Malauulu is a part-time teacher on the LAC, teaching Global Media Communications and Social Media in Journalism, a journalist and Longshoreman. LBCC serves the communities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal
Hill and Avalon. It is 128.6 square miles and divided into five different geographic areas, each area with its own elected trustee. Residents of the area may visit registertovote. ca.gov or pick up a paVivian Malauulu per voter Area 2 challenger registration application at their county elections office, library, Department of Motor Vehicles offices or U.S. post office. Voting is done by two methods, at a polling place on election day or by mail, which must be mailed no later than April 5. Karen Roberts, president of the Certified Hourly Instructors LBCC chapter, said, “Vivian un-
derstands the faculty and students. She will be great on the Board.” Archuleta said, “I just returned from San Jose, having officially retired from Evergreen last Friday, I’m ready to kick-start my campaign as soon as possible.” Malauulu said, “I will be a breath of fresh air on the Board, offering new perspectives from someone who has been in the classroom recently interacting with LBCC students and working with the LBCC faculty and staff, which nobody else on the Board can say they have done in recent years.” Tonia Uranga, an area 2 constituent and Archuleta supporter, said, “This is a rigorous process. After a year on the job, Trustee Archuleta has proven more than capable. I’m hoping she is elected.”
smoking areas for rainy days, the small number of smoking sections and the lack of consistent seating. “We will be providing benches for the smoking sections to make them more consistent,” Kruizenga said. Danielle Johnson, a LAC English major, wants to eliminate smoking sections on campus. “I walk the long way to get where I’m going if I have to walk by where students smoke. If you want to smell like an ashtray, good for you, but I don’t.” Kruizenga advises students and employees who want to get
rid of smoking sections or who want to defend them to attend Cabinet meetings. The newspaper budget was an action item on the agenda as the staff and advisers asked for a budget increase for $1,000. The request for increase is needed to cover shortfalls in the Viking budget to cover expenses such as the annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges conference, the rising costs of print materials and to make up for a decrease in budget over the years. In exchange for the increase, Viking adviser Patrick McKean offered the ASB discounted ad-
vertising in the newspaper as well as promotion of ASB events. The motion to approve the budget increase was postponed for Oct. 9 to await a formal request for budget increase from McKean. “I don’t feel comfortable voting without a formal request,” said LAC Student Trustee Andrew Lomeli. “That would really help us put in perspective what the money is being used for.” The Cabinet meets every Friday at 8 a.m. alternating between campuses, with the Oct. 9 meeting at the PCC in LL102.
Cabinet debates smoking areas By Quiaira Terrell-White Staff Writer Twitter: @quiairablanco
The ASB Cabinet met on the LAC on Friday, Oct. 2, to discuss changes being made to the designated smoking areas, an increase in the Viking newspaper budget and a budget transfer for the Beverly O’Neil Student Leadership Conference. Alicia Kruizenga, interim dean of Student Affairs, attended the meeting as gallery speaker to discuss student concerns over the smoking areas. Student concerns included the lack of covering for
Oregon shootings prompts response By Andre H. Barajas Contributing Writer
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Just a day after LBCC’s annual security report was released, nine innocent people were killed at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 1. According to the Umpqua website, “UCC maintains a very low crime rate,” with zero crime reports in every section from 2012 to 2013 except three in burglary. The massacre shocked the community and also sent waves of distress across the country, including LBCC. When discussing how safe LBCC is in perspective, freshman Dianna Taylor said, “I honestly never felt concerned or panicky about my safety on campus until I heard the news of a shooting on a Community College.” The LBCC annual security report released Wednesday, Sept. 30, by the LBCC police department illustrates a 28 percent increase at the PCC compared to the previous year. A 10 percent decrease in reportable incidents was noted at the LAC. Reports of drug abuse dropped from nine in 2013 to zero in 2014 at the LAC and reports of motor vehicle theft increased from four in 2013 to seven in 2014. Burglary has been steadily decreasing since 2012, the report indicated. However, one arrest was made every year for possession of a weapon at the LAC since 2012. Another increase in crime occurred at the PCC for aggravated assault crime from zero in 2013 to three in 2014. Dating violence has remained at zero reports for the last three years and is implemented into the annual security report under sexual violence prevention and responses as being, “strictly prohibited.” Dating violence is defined in the report as “controlling, abusive and aggressive behavior … in either heterosexual or same-sex relationships.” President Eloy Oakley noted in a message to the LBCC community addressing the low crime rates: “LBCC is committed to ensure a safe learning and working environment for our students and staff. ... Campus safety is our top priority.” Students are encouraged by the LBCC police department to report any suspicious activity by phone. In any case of a serious crime, students are encouraged to call 911 directly, but they may also call the LBCC campus security authorities at (562) 938-6711 or at (562) 938-4910.
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Coordinator of Project LAUNCH ends parking like a after 18 years of support ‘father figure’ By Omar Reyes Staff Writer Twitter: @salar0895
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ment officer, said, “He had an impact on my professional life. He taught me a lot. He strived to have the program succeed and John Meyer, a 27-year LBCC made sure we were viewed in employee, most recently the the public.” parking services coordinator, Esquivel said, “He stood has died, LBCC President Eloy firmly to his beliefs. He had an Oakley announced Monday, upfront approach.” Oct. 5. Meyer began his career at Meyer is survived by his wife LBCC in January 1988 as a Tracy and three College Safety sons, ages 9, 17 officer before and 19. becoming a The cause of college police Meyer’s death officer in 1999. has not been Meyer left the disclosed. college in 2001, Luis Esquivbut returned in el, 22, a security 2004 as a parkaid and parking ing services enforcement oftechnician and ficer, said, “He was made the was like a father parking serfigure for us. He vices coordinatried to teach us. tor in 2007. John Meyer He was always As the coor“He was always checking up on dinator, Meyer’s checking up on us” us, making sure duties included we were hydrated and eating. He running the office, serving as introduced us to these Del Taco the representative for the agencheesecake bites that he couldn’t cy and handling contracts along go a shift without.” with many other duties. Samuel King, 19, another seFuneral plans have yet to be curity aide and parking enforce- announced by the family.
posal and after that, it has to reach a certain score to be funded. Our grant did not reach that score.” Campbell said the program The Project LAUNCH prowill try to transfer the students gram, part of the TRiO Student enrolled to other programs such Support Services at PCC, will as EOPS, Extended Opportuniclose, Ellen Campbell, grant asty Programs and Services, which sistant of the TRiO Department, helps students affected by disadsaid Wednesday, Sept. 23. vantages. LAUNCH will keep its LAUNCH stands for Learncomputer labs open until the Fall ing Achievement Uniqueness semester ends. Network CamaradeThe counselors rie Network and has “I think it’s very unfortunate that such a good and staff working supported more than transfer program is closing. I’ve had the opwith the program will 3,000 students since transition into other it began, said Mar- portunity to meet with the counselors here and student support progaret Antonio-Palo- I really like them.” grams such as the GO mares, interim direc(Growth and Oppor-Rocio Nava tunities) Project and tor of the program Communications major The program EOPS, but Campbell which has been at LBCC since 105 or higher and be a U.S. citizen is looking for positions at other 1997, is funded by the U.S. De- or permanent resident. colleges, saying “I’m confident I partment of Education. However, Services include use of their will find another position.” the program failed to receive sup- small computer lab along with In five years, Project LAUNCH port and was not refunded. student printing, 1-on-1 tutor will reapply for renewal. CampStudents who are enrolled service, counseling services, stu- bell said, “My biggest regret and said they are saddened by the dent career and self-development sadness is for our students that we announcement, including Rocio workshops, transfer assistance, serve at LBCC. I feel it’s been very Nava, 19, a communications ma- field trips to universities and as- helpful to any student who has jor. “I think it’s very unfortunate sistance with Financial Aid and been a part of our program and that such a good transfer program scholarships. has utilized our services.” is closing. I’ve had the opportuOn why the program was deTRiO office is open Monday nity to meet with the counselors clined funds, Campbell said, “Ev- to Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. here and I really like them.” ery five years we are on a grant and Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nava will be looking for other cycle from the Department of Ed- More information may be found programs that offer services simi- ucation and the grant is rewritten by calling (562)-938-3201 or vislar to LAUNCH, but would want and read by readers the depart- iting lbcc.edu/projectlaunch/ the program to stay. “I would defi- ment hires and they score the pro-
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Robert Luna LBPD chief
Liz Minor 60-year volunteer
Kevin Nagle Realtor and investor
Martha Bernadett Healthcare V.P.
Five to be inducted into Hall
BY Omar Reyes Staff Writer Twitter: @Salar0895
An executive vice president, a police chief, a business owner and a community volunteer will be inducted in the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors alumni from LBCC for their successful careers and achievements after leaving LBCC. The four inductees are Dr. Martha Molina Bernadette, Robert Luna, Kevin Nagle and Liz Minor. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon will be Friday, Oct. 30, at noon in the T1200 multipurpose room at the LAC, where LBCC President Eloy Oakley and Board of Trustees President Doug Otto will induct the four honorees. “It goes to show that if you put in the dedication and work hard enough, it will pay off in the long run,” said Jorge Gomez, 19,
an engineering major. ident of the Associated Student Bernadette, who earned an as- Body and received an associate’s sociate’s degree from LBCC, is the degree. executive vice president of Molina Minor has helped children, Healthcare. Along with her hus- women and families through band, Bernadette also founded charities and organizations in The Molina Foundation to help Long Beach throughout 60 years illiterate children. of her life. Luna, Nanis the 26th cy Yoho, and cur- “It goes to show that if you out alumni dirent police in the dedication and work hard rector for chief of the LBCC the Long enough, it will pay off in the long FoundaBeach Po- run .” tion, said, lice De“I think -Jorge Gomez, 19 they are an partment. Engineering major He was outstandappointed ing group chief in November of 2014. Luna of people. They are all very sucreceived an associate’s degree of cessful in their area, all outstandadministrative justice during his ing alumni of LBCC who make us enrollment at LBCC. all proud.” Nagle, president and owner Nagle, on being inducted, of The Nagle Company Inc, en- said, “It is an honor. I am humgaged in real estate and other in- bled. Many great people from all vestments. Nagle attended LBCC facets of life were inducted and I from 1972-1974, served as pres- am proud to be associated with
such an elite group.” Nagle cited former professor of LBCC and former mayor of Long Beach Dr. Beverly O’Neill (inducted in 1976) as a role model. The LBCC Alumni Association has been inducting prominent alumni in the Hall of Fame since 1972, with 159 inductees. Yoho is looking forward to the new inductees. “This is the most prestigious award given by the college and these people are somebody who the students can look up to and want to achieve what these people have achieved.” Addressing students, Nagle said, “Learn all you can. Experience the wonderful environment. Discipline yourself to complete your studies. Be passionate about education. Never give up. Follow your dream. Many wonderful, talented and gifted people have graduated from LBCC to be successful. The next graduate with those characteristics could be you.”
The bureau also states that 19 percent of deaths that resulted from a fall happen when the distance was between 16-25 feet. ASB President Dalziel Arambula, a psychology and communication major, said, “A loss of life is a tragedy and my condolences go out to his family, community and colleagues.” Student Trustee Alejandro Lomeli, 20, administration of justice major who attended the College Promise event the day after Barragan’s fall, said, “I’d like to offer my condolences to Mr. Barragan’s family in this time of mourning. Nothing compares to the loss of a loved one.” Lomeli said LBCC President Eloy Oakley asked for the audience’s prayers and support for Barragan during the College Promise event. Oakley sent an email to school employees after he learned of Barragan’s death. Oakley requested employees to, “Please join me in sending your thoughts and prayers to his family, his friends and co-workers during this difficult and sad time.” An adult daughter of Barragan, Jackie, declined to comment, Wednesday, Oct. 7, referring questions to the family’s lawyer. The lawyer did not return a phone call Wednesday.
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5-star verdict in on ‘A Soldier’s Play’ Actors and support staff create superb presentation of World War II story. By Omar Reyes Staff Writer Twitter: @salar0895 Racial tensions, murder in a military base, impressive acting, and convincing set design. These are present in “A Soldier’s Play,” the first feature play to be shown in the LBCC auditorium this Fall by the Performing Arts Department and so far, the department is off to a great start. Being a Pulitzer Prize winner, “A Soldier’s Play” centers on the murder of Sgt. Vernon C. Waters, played by Akil Bennet, in a military base during World War II, a time where racial segregation and racism were prevalent. Waters’ murder is initially perceived as a hate crime but Capt. Richard Davenport, played by Dennis Pearson, investigates further. The storyline contains a historically accurate portrayal of how African-Americans were disrespected in the military during the 1940s. Prejudiced behavior portrayed in the play makes it an emotional one to watch and at the same time, an interesting one at that.
The fantastic work of the stage management gave the play life, thanks to Yvette Villasenor, the stage manager. The stage is mostly constructed to be set in one of the military base’s dormitories, but with two large wall panels suspended from the ceiling and the military bunkbeds for the actors to speak their lines, it gives the audience a vicarious feeling of actually being there with the characters and being part of the play. In addition to the set design, the costumes and uniforms the actors wear are equally, if even more, convincing than the set design. Everything from the hats down to the shoes resemble actual military clothing that troops, sergeants and captains wore in that time. Even the old-fashioned baseball uniforms fit the uniforms worn during the 1940s. The props in the play were great and resembled WWII era items. The most impressive part of the play, however, has to go to the talented student actors. Not only was their acting top-notch, but their dedication and commitment to the play was evident. During scenes where grand emotions were displayed, the actors really did look sad and hurt in an authentic and convincing way. During times of heated ten-
Joshua Miller/Viking/Twitter: @joshua_miller8 GETTING HOT IN HERE: Cpt. Charles Taylor, played by Christopher Berg, and Cpt. Richard Davenport, played by Dennis Pearson, perform in a heated stand-off in “A Soldier’s Play.”
sion and anger, the actors’ anger and rage are presented in a frightening, realistic way and that’s what made the play that much more enjoyable and real. The audience can feel what the men are going through from their emotions and expressions. The student actors, Jeffery Benion, Omm’R Jerald Wilson, Jeremiah White, Elijah Douglas, and Christopher Ramirez, who played the privates being questioned in the murder, did a fantastic job
No repeat for Paris trip By Irina Nizovtseva Staff Writer Twitter: @irina_lbcc The Paris Summer study abroad program offered 120 students unforgettable experiences and opportunities to learn French while visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the world, said Marie-Laure Hinton, a foreign language professor. In addition to LBCC students, students from Los Angeles City College, East Los Angeles College, City College of San Francisco and San Diego and San Jose State attended the classes in Paris. After a 5-year break from the program, LBCC was able to relaunch the pilot program and offer students the opportunity to visit Paris for 30 days, learn the language, make new friends and create memories. The program fee was $4,250, excluding airfare and based on double-occupancy. Hinton, born and raised in France, sponsor of the French Club and the recipient of prestigious awards and scholarships, as well as member of the National French Honor Society, said she was thrilled how the Paris program turned out. “The program was excellent,” she said. “The students would go to school in the mornings. In the afternoon, we would visit museums and on the weekends we would have excursions, visiting places like, Loire Valley Castles, Monet’s house in Giverny, the
Photo provided by Marie-Laure Hinton/LBCC Professor JUMP ON IT: Joe Torres, Wil Sandoval, Wendy Olvera, Jesus Fernandez and Kimberly Ariciaga from left, enjoy their time in Paris.
city of Rouen, World War I museum where we were on Bastille Day. The students were able to see fireworks coming from the Eiffel Tower.” Students attended classes at the Institut Catholique de Paris, a private French university in the heart of Paris and near the dorms. A placement test determined which course was most appropriate for the students. Options for academic credit were available depending on the units taken and the institution granting credit. Dorm accommodations in Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Latin Quarter, an area of Paris, were provided for students. “Students could not have stayed in a more beautiful location,” Hinton said. “They were right next to Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Sorbonne and the Lux-
embourg Gardens.” Each dorm was equipped with a comfortable public area, lounge, TV room, students’ kitchen and library. Elizabeth Truxtos, 20, a baking and pastry arts major, said, “Unfortunately I was not able to go this Summer to Paris due to my schedule, but I definitely want to in the future. Paris is the capital for chefs, so it would be an amazing opportunity for my career.” “Unfortunately the program will not be taking place next Summer, but I hope this is just a temporary break and the program will resume,” Hinton, who also teaches Spanish, said. For more information regarding the program, students may visit lbcc.edu/ForeignLanguage or esaparis.org or contact Hinton at (562) 938-4966, visit LAC M212 or email mlhinton@lbcc. edu.
of giving each of their characters their own distinctive personalities and traits. Akil Bennet was terrific in his role as part antagonistic and part supportive of Sgt. Waters. Pearson’s portrayal of Davenport was, by far, the sensational part of the play. Pearson’s ability to immerse into the role of an African-American military captain during racial segregation was superbly well done. It is mind-blowing to believe
that classmates and fellow students from LBCC brought the play together, with the help of director Anthony Carreiro. The production feels like the grandiose play productions that the Terrace Theater of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center offer, for a much lower price. The play was performed over two weekends, ending Sunday, Oct. 4. The Performance Arts Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.
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dents become inspired, gain empowerment and be encouraged by giving the students a place to learn, to see his or her strengths and to think about their educational goals. Beverly O’Neill is a former Long Beach mayor and former president of LBCC. O’Neill’s time as mayor spanned three terms from 1994 to 2006. O’Neill was not only the LBCC president for five years and worked at LBCC for a total of 31 years she also earned an associates degree at the college according to the American Association of Community Colleges. O’Neill is also being honored by having the International City Theatre renamed as Beverly O’Neill Theatre. Even though it goes against city policies to name a site after a living person, according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram. LBCC students who attend the free conference receive a free continental breakfast, lunch and have a chance to win giveaways. Another free item for those who stay the entire conference is a professional zippered padfolio. Viking Volunteer hours are available for the conference. Students may register online at bit.ly/ LBCCSLC2015. Questions may be directed to Maya Cardenas (562) 938 – 4226 or (562) 938 -4978 or emailed to mcardenas@lbcc.edu
Free conference builds networks The 8th Annual Beverly O’Neill Student Leadership Conference is planned Friday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the LAC in T1100. The conference is free for LBCC students and provides them with an opportunity to learn and develop his or her skills in leadership and professional and career techniques. The conference is an exceptional place to build a network of support with other students, employees, and professionals from the surrounding communities, and LBCC administrators. Student quotes were taken anonymously at prior conferences. The student said, “I met so many people who have the same goals as I do and are driven.” Students can explore various branches in leadership and a variety of cultural, career and wellness matters. A previous participant said they were able to “find a possible new mentor and I’m very excited about it.” The site mentions that students can also learn several strategies for educational success and for success in life. One student from another conference said, “It helped me get out of my comfort zone.” The conference, according to the web site, wants to help stu-
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PAGAN PRIDE
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Pagans take back the Fal
BELLS AND WHISTLES: The Wild Wood Morris Dancers perform the Beltane fire dance for guests of the 17th annual Los Angeles and Orange county Pagan Pride Day at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach on Sunday, Oct. 4.
STONES SPEAK: MissJenny reads rune stones for a participant.
JUPITER ASCENDING: Laurie Lovekraft tosses a ball wrapped in tin foil that represents Jupiter during the Jupiter and Juno Prosperity ritual.
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PAGAN PRIDE
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and you get to hit sticks and wear bells,” she said. The Wild Wood dancers meet Wednesday nights at Whaley Park on Atherton Street near Bellflower BouleWitches, spiritual advisers, psy- vard in Long Beach from 8-10 p.m., but chics and more gathered for the 17th James cautions people wanting to attend annual Pagan Pride Day at Rainbow that they are not there every week and Lagoon Park in Long Beach on Sun- should email wildwoodmorris@aol.com with any questions regarding meetings day, Oct. 4. Sunnie Young, 24, a history major, or the group in general. One of the rituals at the event was said, “Overall, I had a really good experience. I met some really nice, open the Jupiter and Juno Prosperity ritual, and welcoming people. I learned a lot led by Laurie Lovekraft, a teacher and organizer. of good information.” During this ritual, tin foil was passed The event, which consisted of vendors, workshops, rituals and live en- around for participants to make an obtertainment, had no admission cost ject or apparel to adorn themselves with and was open to the public, not just as they held hands, chanted and moved around the central area. people identifying with paganism. Regarding her paganism Lovecraft Adrian Novotny, a teacher at LBCC and the adviser of the Pagan said, “I think it’s that personal power and connecting that Club on campus, planetary was among the “Just once a year is not enough, to need. I do this visitors to the Pa- like, could you imagine holding ACCEPTANCE: Rachel, 29, a second-time visitor of Pagan Pride in Long Beach and a pracwork for myself, ticing Hellenic pagan since 2008, suffers from cerebral palsy, so she sits in the middle of the gan Pride. “Almost Jupiter and Juno Prosperity ritual as others move in a circle around her. every street corner a church together if you met only certainly, but I also do it for my in most of our cit- once a year?” community and ies, Long Beach -Adrian Novotny I do it for the included, have an LBCC teacher planet.” array of churches Novotny and temples and synagogues,” he said. “And yet there’s no place where pagans views the event as a rare opportunity for people of the pagan persuasion to “come can go.” Yvonne Conway-Williams, together and feel normal and be surco-founder of the United Pagans of rounded by like-minded people,” but he Color, 1st officer of the Orange Coun- said it is still poorly advertised. He said ty Local Covenant of the Goddess and he thinks more time and effort could be event entertainment coordinator, said, spent on communication to help build “Pagan pride is to bring awareness of the community. This situation does not diminish his the various pagan traditions to people who are unfamiliar with it. Sort of to view of Pagan Pride, however. In fact, he take away the mystery and any of the said he feels that more gatherings of the misconceptions about paganism in pagan community should occur. “Just once a year is not enough. Like, general.” Some of the misconceptions that could you imagine holding a church toConway-Williams mentioned are that gether if you met only once a year?” he wiccans, or pagans in general, wor- said. For more information regarding ship Satan. She said many do not acknowledge the existence of Satan, let Pagan Pride in the L.A. and O.C. areas, alone worship him. Also, the idea that people may visit the Pagan Pride Projpagans would cause harm to children ect, Los Angeles Chapter website at paor animals, she said that those actions ganpridela.org/future/futuremain.html or visit their Facebook page at facebook. JAMMING: Wolfgang Cobian of the musical group Violet Maven plays a Persian setar during would go against their basic beliefs. their set at the festival. When talking about her job as com/paganpridela. the entertainment coordinator, Conway-Williams said, “Every year I’m trying to keep it fresh and keep new stuff going. They have to understand that we can’t pay them, everything is volunteer and it needs to be family friendly, so the language is a concern. But other than that, pretty much anything goes.” Entertainment at the event included various dances and different styles of music, including full band, partial band and even a singer accompanied only by a piano. One of the groups that performed was the Wild Wood Border Morris dancers. Border Morris dance originated in the Shropshire region, an area between England and Wales. Julie James, director of the dancers, said, “We were taught Border Morris by a Welshman who came to Long Beach. He came and we learned it and we thought, ‘Oh that’s a great thing, we need to do that.’ So in ‘99 I created Wild Wood and we’ve been dancing ever since.” James said that, for some, a spiritual aspect accompanies the dancing, but that is not the case for her. “I am a devout atheist, so I don’t hold a lot READING BETWEEN THE LINES: Rafael Savala, 49, a psychic counselor, reads the palm of 27-year-old Evilyne Blaise Scott. of spirituality associated with it, but many people do. I do it because it fulfills me and it’s fun and it’s powerful Story and photos By Brandon Richardson Managing Editor Twitter: @_Brandon_E
FOOTBALL
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Vikes win, 38-31, in double-overtime Story and Photos BY D.A. PHILLIPS Sports Editor Twitter: @DA_LBJournalist WALNUT - The No. 2 stateranked LBCC football team defeated the defending state champion and current No. 13 state-ranked Mount San Antonio in a double-overtime thriller, 3831, on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Hilmer Lodge Stadium. The Vikings improved to 5-0 and they will host Allan Hancock on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. Vikings sophomore cornerback Kiante Goudeau third quarter heroics helped LBCC defeat L.A Harbor, 32-27, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Goudeau scored two defensive touchdowns, a 51-yard interception return and a 48-yard fumble return. In the Mt. SAC game, the Mounties started with the ball in overtime at LBCC’s 25-yard line. The Vikings defense forced the Mounties’ Brandon Garcia into a 46-yard field goal attempt, which sailed wide left, giving LBCC the ball at the Mounties’ 25-yard line. Long Beach just needed to score to pull out the victory. On fourth down, Jack Lowary was picked off by freshman defensive back Jeffery Farrar and he ran it back 98 yards for what seemed to be a game winning interception return. The play was called back due to a holding call, sending the game into double-overtime. The Vikings started with the ball first, scoring in just three plays when Lowary found freshman receiver Jerkin Scroggins in the back of the end zone to give Long Beach a 38-31 lead. Mt. SAC almost sent the game into a third overtime with a first and goal. Viking sophomore safety Christian Woo intercepted McConico’s pass in the end zone to give the Vikings the victory. After a missed 43-yard field goal by Viking kicker Sergio Garcia, the Mounties started with the ball at the 26-yard line. Viking
FULLBACK DIVE: Deonte Dixon scores the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter against L.A Harbor. Dixon carried the ball 14 times with 89 yards and one touchdown to help LBCC defeat Harbor, 32-27, on Saturday, Sept. 26.
freshman linebacker Rodney don’t break too often.” Long Beach’s special teams Smith caused Mt. SAC backup In the third quarter, LBCC failed again after an 88-yard punt quarterback sophomore Jerry scored 10 straight points to go return by Mounties’ sophomore McConico to fumble the ball into ahead, 17-10, after Wilson’s sec- running back Aaren Vaughns, the end zone and it was recovered ond touchdown grab from Lo- giving Mt. SAC 24-17 lead with by Mountie sophomore fullback wary. Viking Kiante Goudeau under 12 minutes remaining in Josh Smith, capping a 14-play, 74- picked off his state-leading fifth the game. yard drive to tie the game, 7-7. interception of the season, which The Mounties’ defense led by On the ensuing sophomore linedrive, Mt. SAC’s de- “Our defense is our defense. They bend, but don’t backer Suliasi Tafensive back and sophmaivena put presbreak and they don’t break too often.” omore Derek Norman sure on Lowary, blocked and recov-Brett Peabody sacking and causLBCC coach ing him to fumble ered LBCC freshman punter Riley Williams’ at the 28-yard line. kick at the 3-yard line, giving the led to a 23-yard field goal by Ser- Mt. SAC went up, 31-17, after 12Mounties a first and goal. gio Garcia. yard touchdown run by Vaughns The Vikings defense held the Mt. SAC answered by scoring with 9:30 left in the game. TaMounties’ goal-line offense to a 21 straight points after a fumble maivena finished the game with 20-yard field goal by freshman by Lowary late in the third quar- 16 total tackles and five sacks and Brandon Garcia, giving Mt. SAC a ter and capitalized in the fourth one forced fumbled. 10-7 lead going into the half. when McConico found sophDespite the pressure Lowary LBCC coach Peabody said, omore wide receiver Cameron faced, he led the Vikings to an“Our defense is our defense. They Akins for a 15-yard touchdown other touchdown drive in just unbend, but don’t break and they pass, making the score 17-17. der two minutes, connecting with
TEAM DEFENSE: Viking defenders swarm to tackle L.A Harbor freshman running back Matthew Ryan. LBCC defeated the Seahawks, 32-27, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Veterans Stadium.
Wilson for a 26-yard touchdown pass, cutting the lead to 31-24. With 3:43 remaining in regulation, the Vikings began the drive on the 9-yard line. During the drive, LBCC caught a break on fourth down when the Mounties defense was hit with an unsportmanlike conduct penalty, giving the Vikings an automatic first down at the 13-yard line. Once again, Lowary found his favorite target Wilson on a 7-yard touchdown pass, evening the game at 31-31 with 27 seconds remaining. LBCC freshman quarterback Jack Lowary threw for a season-high 432 yards and five touchdowns and wide receiver Mike Wilson had a season-high 218 yards receiving while grabbing 14 receptions and four touchdowns.
CAN’T GET PAST: LBCC freshman Isaia Rosten tackles L.A Harbor quarterback Clark Livingston for a 1-yard loss. Rosten finished the game with four solo tackles Saturday, Sept. 26.
SPORTS
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New coach leads Vikes find inspiration softball players
Colin Calvet Contributing Writer
department that did so much for me.” As far as her overall goal as Former member of the 2001 coach, the former LBCC chamLBCC softball championship pionship team member said, “My team, Megan Martinez, will re- biggest pleasure will come in proturn to the Vikings as the new viding the same opportunities head coach of the softball team. and life-long experiences that New Athletic Director Randy were afforded to me during my Totorp announced the LBCC student days.” hiring. Martinez was Martinez not previously the head only played softball coach of El Camiat LBCC, but she also no College Compton graduated with honors Center for four seaearning herself an assons. After finishing sociate of arts degree. her first season with a She then received her 3-25 record, the new bachelor’s degree in LBCC head coach finEnglish literature with ished her last season at Megan Martinez a minor in communiEl Camino with a 23- Softball coach cations. She recently 16 mark. obtained her master’s On the opportunity to come degree in coaching and athletic back and coach for her former administration from Concordia college, Martinez said, “It is an University Irvine. absolute honor to be able to reMartinez will replace Melissa turn home and give back to the Angel, the coach of the Viking school, community and athletic softball team for eight seasons.
LBCC improves to 5-4-1 overall Men’s soccer team beats El Camino, 3-1, in conference game. Omar Reyes Staff Writer Twitter: @salar0895 After three consecutive victories, the Vikings’ men’s soccer team lost three in a row to Rio Hondo, Cerritos, and El Camino Compton Center before beating El Camino, 3-1, Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Vikings’ are 5-4-1 on the season with a conference record of 1-2. Although the Vikings received three yellow cards and committed 14 fouls, they were victorious with Ari Claro scoring the first goal at the 31 minute mark and Mario Ballesteros scoring the following two goals at the 32 and 57 minute marks. The Warriors received one red card, five yellow cards, committed 21 fouls. With the game being his first since recovering from an injury,
Ballesteros said, “I knew that we had to come back strong with a win because we were in a slump. The whole team came out with positive energy so it was a team effort. We played as a team and as a unit like we know how to.” Chris Ruiz, sports information specialist for LBCC, said, “I think they are very talented from what I’ve seen. They’re a strong all around, very well-balanced and probably one of the better teams we’ve had in the past few years.” The Viking’s next match will be at Los Angeles Harbor College at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Ruiz said he believes the Vikings have potential and said, “If they have a good enough team, I think they can make the playoffs this year and make a run at a championship. They definitely have the talent where they can go far in the playoffs.” Ballesteros said he is sure the team has received motivation from the recent win and said “This win is going to give us positive energy and we’re going to keep playing harder and try to improve so we could come out as champions.”
CITY SPORTS By Will Ranos Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @Touchstone_Will Women’s volleyball: In their South Coast Conference opener Friday, Oct. 2, the Vikings lost to Cerritos, 3-0. The loss brings LBCC’s record to 2-9 on the season and 0-1 in conference play. The Vikings’ next game is at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, against Los Angeles Trade-Tech. Women’s Water Polo: In the 17th annual Rabobank Invitational at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, the Vikes went
1-3 with their lone win coming against Foothill of Northern California. The Vikings’ next game is 3 p.m. at home, Monday, Oct. 12, against Cerritos. Men’s Water Polo LBCC has a meet at Riverside City College in the Riverside Invitational on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10. Times have not been announced. Men’s Cross Country The Vikings’ next meet is at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9, in the Brubaker Invitational at Irvine Regional Park in Orange.
Women’s cross country team places 17th among 24 in SoCal Preview Meet.
who ran in high school, decided to run for LBCC in June of this year. Munoz said, “It’s all about good time management and I have that. I scheduled my classes and activities to work around cross country so everything is working out good this semester so far.” Another teammate, Maisie Ahern, a freshman who played soccer in her adolescence, decided to be part of the team last year. When it comes to managing the pressures and challenges that college can bring, she said, “It’s about having the right attitude.” Ahern
she is inspired by her sister who was also a runner. Muldrow said, “I was inspired by all the trophies she won and I wanted those for myself.” Teammates Sonnaca Luckey, a sophomore who has been running since 5th grade, Katherine Tilynn King Lopez, a freshman, and Malika Staff Writer Spencer, another freshman, say Twitter: @grownlilies they all use self-motivation to keep them inspired to move forWith their third meet behind ward this season. them, the Vikings’ cross country The team share a bond beyond team has a 2-week break before the field, meeting up for pasta and they compete in the Brubaker Inmovie nights to gain personal revitational at Irvine Regional Park lationships and relaxing together in Orange on Friday, Oct 9. during spare time. The closeness Sophomore Alexis Ceballos, they share can help a returning teammate who clocked in at “I was inspired by all the trophies she won and push them during this season they 119th place in the state I wanted those for myself.” agreed. While the cross country champi-Asia Muldrow rest of the season is onships last year, has Freshman runner still ahead of them, been running since the 7th grade. Her motivation rises and most of her teammates use the team says they feel strong. On Sept. 18, the team took when encouraged by her team- self-motivation to keep them on mates and from her sister, who the right track and finds comfort 17th among 24 teams, scoring 426 cannot participate in athletic ac- in hanging out with family and points in the SoCal Preview Meet at Mission Bay Park in San Diego. tivity due to having a prosthetic friends when she’s not running. Freshman Asia Muldrow, who Muldrow captured 64th place leg. Laguna said, “She pushes me was the Vikings’ top runner for with a time of 21:34.7, Luckey was to do better.” Along with early morning three weeks straight, has been 83rd at 22:04.9, Munoz took 93rd practices, the struggle to keep running since the 7th grade and at 22:22, Spencer finished 103rd home, work and school life in or- has adapted to morning practic- at 22:47.5, Ahern gained 143rd at der are top priorities for the team- es this season fairly easily: “I’m 24:35.1 and Lopez placed 163rd at used to morning practices from 26:10.4. mates. Kimberly Munoz, a freshman running in high school.” She said
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HOME SPORTS
Women’s soccer Friday, Oct. 9 4 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Harbor Women’s volleyball Friday, Oct. 9 6 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Trade Tech Football Saturday, Oct. 10 4 p.m. vs. Allan Hancock Women’s water polo Monday, Oct. 12 3 p.m. vs. Cerritos Men’s water polo Monday, Oct. 12 4:15 p.m. vs. Cerritos Women’s water polo Wednesday, Oct. 14 5:30 p.m. vs. Chaffey Men’s water polo Wednesday, Oct. 14 4:15 p.m. vs.Chaffey Men’s soccer Friday, Oct. 16 4 p.m. vs. Pasadena Women’s volleyball Friday, Oct. 16 6 p.m. vs. Pasadena Dig Pink event
HOME SPORTS
Football Saturday, Oct. 17 6 p.m. vs. Chaffey Women’s water polo Saturday, Oct. 17 noon vs. alumni Men’s water polo Saturday, Oct. 17, 1:30 p.m. vs. alumni CLUBS
PCC Cultural Affairs Council Meeting Wednesdays at 3 p.m. In the Student Union. Call Student Life adviser Derek Oriee at (562) 938-3088 or see him in EE102F in the Student Union. LAC Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting every Tuesday 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Valhalla Room on the second floor of the College Center. For more information, contact adviser Maya Cardenas at mcardenas@lbcc.edu Video Game club Meeting every Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at LAC’s Nordic Stage Contact club adviser Donna Lopez de Santa Anna at d2mendoza@lbcc.edu for further information. Homecoming club both deadline Thursday, Oct. 22 See Student Life adviser Teila Robertson in E119 by 4 p.m.
Joshua Miller/Viking/Twitter: @joshua_miller8 Andres Rosales, 27, a music major, plays his guitar outside the G Building on the LAC on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Although he won’t be performing, The Fall Instrumental Concert will feature the LBCC Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Rogers Middle School Wind Ensemble on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets sold at 1-866-811-4111.
TRANSFER INFORMATION
PCC MD132 (562) 938-3916 LAC A1098 (562) 938-4670 U.C. Riverside Tuesday, Oct. 13 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A1097 Sign up for an appointment or have questions answered by calling (562) 938- 4670 or (562) 938-3910 or going to LAC A1097 or PCC at MD132 CSU Dominguez Hills Monday, Oct. 19 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A1097 No appointments or sign-up required. U.C. Irvine Tuesday, Oct. 20 11 a.m.-4 p.m. LAC A1097 Appointments are required. For questions on appointments, visit A1097 at LAC or MD132 at PCC or call (562) 938-4670 or (562) 938-3910 UCLA Wednesday, Oct. 21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A1097 No appointments or sign-up required. U.C. Berkeley Tuesday, Oct. 27 9 a.m.-2 p.m. LAC A1097 No appointments or sign-up required. Cal Poly Pomona Appointments still available Wednesday, Oct. 28, 29 1-5 p.m. LAC A1097 Reserve a spot at appt.lbcc. edu/esars/transferLAC/eSARS. asp For questions on appointments, visit A1097 at LAC or MD132 at PCC call (562) 4670 or (562) 938-3910
TRANSFER INFORMATION
UCLA Friday, Oct. 23 Registration open for transfer conference and tour. The bus tour may include lunch during an all-day event. A $10 refundable deposit is required. Contact enrollment specialist Glendaly Neciosup at (562) 938-4355 or in A1094 for more details. Seats will be filled quickly. USC Friday, Dec. 11 Registration open for transfer conference and tour. The bus tour may include lunch during an all-day event. A $10 refundable deposit is required. Contact career and transfer services enrollment specialist Judy Quilaton at (562) 938-4555 or in A1095 for more details. SPECIAL EVENTS
Blood drive Thursday, Oct. 8 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. In Nordic Lounge. Participants will receive two tickets to the Grammy Museum at Los Angeles Live and two tickets to the Laugh Factory. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org sponsor code: LBCC First open mic Friday, Oct. 9 7-9 p.m. In P104, the Marian Sims Baughn Center Arrive at 6:45 p.m. to sign up. All community, student poets, and spoken word performers welcome. Call (562) 2437114. Book signing, discussion Friday, Oct. 16 1 p.m. In P104 Author Wendy Thomas Russell will speak. Free for students with ID. $15 admission for others. RSVP by Oct. 12 to jbourgeois@lbcc.edu or call (562) 938-4317 Shake Out earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 15 Register at shakeout.org/California
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications and deadlines Available online at lbcc.edu/ scholarship/ Deadline for 2016-2017 academic year is Tuesday, Dec. 8 4 p.m. For more information, call (562) 938-4766 in A1001 at LAC. ASB FINANCE MEETING
PCC Friday, Oct. 9 8 a.m. LL102 LAC Friday, Oct. 16 8 a.m. T1100 VIKING VOYAGER
Free campus-to-campus shuttle services for students and employees. Must show a valid ASB ID card upon boarding. Passengers must be at shuttle destination about 5 minutes before the listed time. Two wheelchairs per vehicle. PCC Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Every 30 minutes arrival Friday: No sevice LAC Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Every 30 minutes arrival Friday: No services CAFE HOURS
Tuesday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Reservations only. Call (562) 938-4757 or bistro@lbcc.edu Follow LBCC Bistro on IG: lbccbistro to see the 3-course meal and drinks they serve for $15. Bakery menu includes croissants, muffins, cookies, tarts, pastries and savories. SCHOOL BREAKS
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26 and 27 Thanksgiving Saturday, Dec. 12 Flex Day Monday-Saturday, Dec. 14Jan. 2 Winter Break
OPINION
October 8, 2015
CITY VIEWS
“What would you do to prevent future shootings on a campus?” By Irina Nizovtseva and Denise Jones on Monday, Oct. 5, at the LAC
Alejandra Valerio, 20, Psychology major “Need more security on campus.”
Felipe Lira, 22, Graphic Design major “We should get rid of guns everywhere.”
Karla Sumlin, 19, Nursing major “More security is needed and cameras on campus.”
Daniel Rankin, 18, Biology science major “Laws need to be changed. People should be able to do what they want, but they shouldn’t be allowed to hurt each other.”
Michael Jiles, 20, Computer Science major “People’s mental health should be checked before they are sold a gun. Also, there should be more security.”
Wayne Welsh, 20, Psychology major “Schools aren’t safe enough because the officers are not patrolling the right areas and are not armed.”
Sharon Gilmore, 19, Psychology major “We should have cameras, a closed campus and use security cards.”
Thomas Swaniker, 18, Journalism major “There should be metal detectors before you enter a campus.”
Jonathan Turner, 18, Computer Science major “Give everyone a gun so if a shooter does try to shoot you, you are able to defend yourself.”
OPINION
‘Star Trek’ before its time By Hayley Hart Staff Writer Twitter: @hayleylhart
Regularly overheard in the halls and classrooms at LBCC is talk about favorite TV shows and students comparing shows’ story lines with current world issues. “Star Trek,” created by Gene Rodenberry and aired from 1966-69, is a show that frequently comes up in the discussions. Some may look back on the episodes and see a late 1960’s whimsical sci-fi show filled with over-acting and bad set designs. Those who have never seen the series are unaware of the show’s ability to communicate what was going on in our world at the time through the aliens and preposterous circumstances as only a sci-fi show can. Here is some history to put the time frame into place. According to the Billboard Charts’ archives the No. 1 song the week “Star Trek” premiered, Sept. 8, 1966 was “Sunshine Superman” by
Donovan. A case that overturned a law that banned interracial marriage in the U.S. happened June 12, 1967, according to encyclopediavirginia.org. A month after the series was canceled, humans first stepped foot on the Moon. “Star Trek” might not be what people think of when looking at shows that broke barriers or made people think about current events. It was set in the 23rd century, after all. “Star Trek” hired an African-American actress, a Japanese-American actor and a Russian-American actor. It was an extraordinarily diverse TV show for the time, maybe even for now. The show was where TV history was made with the first interracial kiss between Capt. Kirk, played by William Shatner, and Uhura, played by Nichelle Nichols in the season three episode titled “Plato’s Stepchildren.” A year and a half before the episode aired, interracial marriage was illegal in Virginia. Loving v. Virginia was the Supreme Court case the over turned the
law. A season three episode titled “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” also deals with race. Two aliens who were split down the middle with black and white, one black on the left side the other white on the left side, were brought on board the Enterprise, the shows spacecraft. These two “races” had been fighting for years over racial superiority and don’t see, as the Enterprise crew does, that no difference exists between the two “races.” The aliens return to their home planet only to find the entire population has been destroyed by race wars and while still fighting, return to the planet’s surface. “Star Trek” brought three seasons of controversial and thoughtful moments into people’s living rooms. Nearly 50 years after the original air date, the U.S. and the world still have issues to fight about, same-sex-marriage, gender-neutral restrooms, equal pay across genders and other issues. However, “Star Trek” placed big controversies on TV and showed that the future society envisioned by Rodenberry didn’t seem to notice how big they were.
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EDITORIAL
Gun violence sparks debate
The news has been flooded with coverage about the latest school shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Chris Harper Mercer, the 26-year-old shooter, killed nine and injured nine. At LBCC, we all need to take immediate steps to prevent another massacre or at least be prepared in case someone snaps and goes on a shooting spree at the PCC or LAC. According to multiple news outlets, Mercer kept to himself upon moving to a new town in Oregon. They had to show a picture of Mercer for neighbors to recognize him. According to nydailynews.com, Mercer’s mother said he suffered from Asperger’s and had “mental problems.” This is where the line needs to be drawn. It cannot be this easy for people with mental problems to get their hands on 14 guns. Time and time again we are devastated by massacres that could have been prevented if it were harder for people to get their hands on a gun. Many people are discussing how it is the gun laws that need to be much stricter, others are pushing the idea that the cause of most shootings include mental illness and lack of attention to the illness. Currently, all someone needs to obtain a gun in California is a valid driver’s license, a thumbprint, a clean background and 10 days to wait. Needless to say, although these steps seems like a lot, if someone truly wanted to get her or his hands on a firearm, they can.
It needs to be more difficult. Vigorous psychological examinations should take place before anyone even gets close to a firearm. Counseling should be more readily available for students. Not only will the counseling help those who truly have mental issues, but can benefit people who just need to vent. LBCC reportedly has one part-time counselor for roughly 25,000 students, which seems odd, especially for a Community College with two large campuses. President Eloy Oakley released a statement in which he discussed the protocol in case an incident happened at LBCC. First he encourages you to run. If you cannot run, then hide. Lastly if you cannot run or hide, to fight. The methods are a popular concept that many businesses promote in case of a robbery or certain incidents. Incidents like the Oregon massacre happen too often. We need better ways to prevent them, whether that be harsher gun laws, counseling that is more readily available or both. Oakley encourages students to sign up for the district emergency notification system, which notifies students and employees about campus safety incidents through emails and texts. If you have not signed up your cell phone to receive emergency notifications, please do so. You can find the step-by-step tutorial at lbcc.edu/ PeopleSoft/PeopleSoftHelp/EmployeeSelfService/contact.
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HANDMADE SIGN: Radio station letters stand on a bookshelf in the studio.
DARING DUO: Sister and brother duo Emma and Isaac Simons-Araya punk out during 5th annual College Radio Day.
HIGH NOTE: The Wylde Bunch lead vocalist and frontman Dame Crawford belts out a tune.
Musicians hit high note in global event LBCC students came together to participate in the 5th Annual World College Radio Day on Friday, Oct. 2, at the LAC. The free event celebrated the medium of college radio. College Radio Day is a global event that was conceived by Dr. Rob Quicke, general manager of WPSC FM at William Paterson University in the New York City market, in partnership with Peter Kreten, general manager of WXAV FM at Saint
ACOUSTIC MELODIES: The Hawkline Monsters warm up before their set time on Friday, Oct. 2.
Xavier University in Chicago market, according to collegeradio.org. Some of the artists who performed at LBCC were Lisa Spykers, Natural Hi-Fi, Dennis M. Lockett, The LBCC Jazz Big Band, The Potential Lunatics, Michael Catti, Along for the Ride, Jake Woodruff, The Hawkline Monster and The Wylde Bunch. The event may be viewed in high definition online at lbcrd.com.
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BRASS AND BEATS: The Wylde Bunch performs in the G Building studio at the LAC.