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October 22, 2015
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Shakeout drill preps all for emergency By Omar Reyes Staff Writer Twitter: @salar0895
Drop, cover and hold on. The three steps were followed during a drill Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10:15 a.m. by LBCC students and employees on both campuses to practice how to stay safe in an earthquake. The students were asked to simulate the steps as part of the statewide drop, cover and hold on drill and evacuation exercise. “It felt like an action movie because you’re trying to hide for cover from a disaster and it was exciting,” recalled Edwin Escobar, 20, a nursing major. The exercise was part of The Great California Shake Out, an annual statewide drill that started in 2008 to prepare state residents for earthquakes. The drill practiced at LBCC’s campuses was coordinated and planned through the Office of Business Support Services in collaboration with Facilities, Public Relations, and the Long Beach Police City College Section, said Brendan Hayes, manager of Environmental Health and Safety Services at LBCC. In an email released prior to the Shake-Out, teachers were giv-
Omar Reyes/Viking PREPARED: Edwin Escobar, 20, a nursing major, takes cover under a pingpong table as he observes the earthquake drill in the Student Union at the PCC on Thursday, Oct. 22.
en instructions for students on what to do during the event of an earthquake, which involved dropping to the floor, covering their necks and head with one hand while taking shelter under a desk or table and holding on to their shelter as the practice earthquake occurred. Mario Vargas, a professor of
elementary chemistry, was teaching his class when the drill occurred, postponing his planned mid-term. Vargas said, “Everyone participated and they were enthusiastic about it. During lectures, we have small desks and students don’t really fit inside the desk. I told them just to hold on to their desks or
chairs.” He said the drill was effective and that he thinks “if an actual earthquake were to occur, most of my students would practice what we practiced.” After a few minutes of taking cover, alarms were heard around the campus and everyone was evacuated into the parking lot. At
and Thursday, Nov. 5, at the LAC. The Greekand Roman-themed event and the tailgate party, which will include an obstacle course that has to do with traditional Greek or Roman games, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Veterans Stadium parking lot before the Viking football team battles Citrus at 6 p.m. The royalty court will be presented during halftime. The Homecoming committee brainstormed and selected the theme. ASB coordinator Sylvia Garcia said, “The students wanted to have something that could bring all the clubs together and they seem really excited about it.”
Joy Abubo, 20, a film major, school activities and volunteer. was the chair of the Homecoming Jessica Alcala, 19, an honors committee last year and couldn’t program member and psycholrun for the title. This is Abubo’s ogy major representing the Lalast year at LBCC and she said she dies of Latina social-service club, wants does avid to leave “The students wanted to have volunteer doing work. She something that could bring all the somesaid she t h i n g clubs together and they seem really loves kids big. She excited about it.” and she’s said, “I running -Sylvia Garcia for queen feel like ASB coordinator I’ve done because a lot here “I’m really so I feel like it’s one of the last shy and I’ve never been outgoing, things that I can do. I asked my- so I thought this would be a great self what do I have to lose.” Abubo way to break out of my shell and said she loves to be involved in get to know people and it would
the PCC, evacuations occurred at buildings AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, and HH. On the LAC, buildings V, Q, R and the Child Development Center and Learning Lab on Clark Avenue were evacuated when the building alarms sounded. After about 10 minutes, the drill ended and students were able to return to their classes. Hayes said, “The drill is a necessary component to our planning for and responding to such an event. It benefits the college community by encouraging and reinforcing safety awareness of all our members. It creates open discussion and dialogue throughout the college regarding personal and District responses to emergencies and catastrophic events. Evidence has shown that drills increase survivability in these types of incidents.” After the drill, John Pope, the public information officer, and Hayes held a mock press conference. Pope said during the mock scenario, five students “suffered from minor injuries” from falling objects and no deaths were reported. He went on to say gas, water and power had been shut off. More information is available by contacting Hayes at (562) 9364797 or bhayes@lbcc.edu.
Homecoming court candidates introduced Nominees excited for activities leading up to royalty court presentation. By Tilynn King Staff Writer Twitter: @grownlilies Seven Homecoming candidates gathered Tuesday, Oct. 13, to discuss the plans for this year’s court activities, rules and regulations and to receive their sashes. The elections will start at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the PCC
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be something fun to do.” Stephanie Casas Garcia, 25, a kinesiology major, used Nicki Minaj’s song “Moment in Life” to describe her feelings toward running for queen, saying, “Tomorrow’s never promised, so I just want to enjoy it and be grateful for each and every moment.” She wants potential voters to know she values the support because “It’s such a beautiful thing to be like yes, I believe in you, go for it, I think that’s really special.”
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October 22, 2015
PCC plans fun for Halloween By Irina Nizovtseva Staff Writer Twitter: @irina_lbcc
A Halloween carnival is scheduled at the PCC on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4-6 p.m. Winners of the best booth contest will gain $100 for the club. Clubs must bring their own canopies, tables and chairs. Each group creates with a game and the ASB provides candy as prizes. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, and the event is limited to 20 groups. Joshua Miller/Viking/Twitter: @joshua_miller8 SURFING THE INTERWEBS: LBCC students work in the LAC Library computer lab to complete assignments for their classes. The college plans to revamp the lbcc.edu in the next year.
Experts to revamp lbcc.edu by Jan. 2017 Website suggestions welcomed from students. By Will Ranos Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @Touchstone_Will Based on a late 2014 survey of LBCC students and employees who consistently ranked the website as one of the key communication tools at LBCC that they would like to see improved, the college has budgeted for a redesign to the site that is set to launch in January 2017. In September, LBCC released a request for qualifications for firms who are interested in bidding on the work to redesign the site. The college’s goal is to select a qualified firm from the list of respondents in the next two months and begin the redesign early next year. John Pope, director of public
affairs and governmental relations, said LBCC will be reaching out to get feedback from students, employees and prospective students who are considering attending college and other groups who might be able to provide a useful perspective. Thomas Roesch, 23, an international business major, said, “I’d like to see them improve the navigation of the site. Right now it’s hard to find specific things you look for.” Pope said, “The college’s goal is to provide a cutting-edge website with the functionality to serve our campus community while showcasing our great educational programs to prospective students.” In the meantime, the current site, while being updated every 2-3 days, will not have major programming and technical resources put into improving it. The college did recently launch LBCC online counseling
Lifeguard helps swimmer in pool
services, which allows students the convenience of scheduling counseling sessions online either through video, similar to Skype or through online chats. The online chats are similar to a forum where the discussion is public and open to all students and the counselors’ answers are general and don’t disclose individual student records. The online chat counseling is available Monday through Thursday from noon-1 p.m. Instructional and Information Technology Services is also reportedly looking for opportunities to reduce the maintenance window for the Oracle System. Currently, Oracle is only available between 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. The technology plan to provide more system availability in the “very near-term future,” Pope said. David Barrera, 20, a criminal justice major, said, “I don’t really have problems with the website. I don’t know if I’d change anything. I find everything pretty easily.”
Nelson Lewandowski, 20, a chemistry major, said, “You can’t really go trick-or-treating anymore, so it is nice that you can do something fun at LBCC, instead of going out drinking.” Participants must be part of a club, organization or department at LBCC. More information is available by contacting the PCC Student Life office at (562) 938-3985 or in EE102 or calling adviser Derek Oriee at (562)938-3088 or emailing him at doriee@lbcc.edu.
LAC fall victim to be buried Friday By Jon Peacock Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @jonjpeacock9
The Barragan family is being assisted with expenses through gofundme.com/jose-skids. A total of $4,635 has been raised for the Jose Barragan, a contract Jose Barragan fund. worker who fell at Barragan, 47, fell LBCC and later died, and suffered fatal injuwill be remembered by ries at the LBCC Audiloved ones and laid to torium during preparest Thursday and Frirations for a College day Oct. 22 and 23. Promise Event on Sept. Barragan’s viewing 23. is planned today, Oct. The accident is un22, from 4-10 p.m. at der investigation by the All Souls Cemetery and Jose Barragan OSHA work-site safety Mortuary at 4400 Cheragency. ry Ave. in Long Beach, 90807. Barragan left behind a family The memorial service is set of 11 children. for 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at All A lawyer representing the Souls. Burial will follow at Cy- family did not return phone calls. press Forest Lawn at 4471 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, 90630.
Retired lead custodian dies By Jon Peacock Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @jonjpeacock9
Retired LBCC employee Pedro Y. Estacio has died. Estacio served as a lead custodian for years. His sons, Richard and Ron, are current LBCC employees. The viewing for Estacio was
Oct. 8 and 9 and the service was Oct. 10. His burial followed the service at Forest Lawn Cypress. A scholarship will be established in Estacio’s memory through the LBCC Foundation. People interested in making a donation in Estacio’s memory may call the LBCC Foundation at (562) 938-4134.
THE NO-DROP ZONE
Victim apparently suffered from memory loss, rescuer says.
Burks said. Burks, 19, a human services major, was on scene during the accident. The lifeguard said, “As soon as I touched her, she went limp.” Burks said the swimmer has had past seizures and is at a By Joshua miller higher risk of having them. The Photo and Images Editor swimmer was disoriented and Twitter: @joshua_miller8 Burks said, “As soon as I touched her, she “She didn’t During k n o w a deep-wa- went limp.” where she ter aerobics -Tedi Burks was.” class, one of Lifeguard T h e the swimmers suffered a memory lapse and was believed to have teacher of the class is Jeannette been unconscious Monday, Oct. Gueffroy-Barker and the accident happened during her 12:30 class. 12, paramedics said. More information is currently The unidentified swimmer was later taken to Long Beach unavailable. Memorial, LBCC lifeguard Tedi
Brandon Richardson/Viking/ Twitter: @_Brandon_E Sisters Celina Hidalgo, right, 20, and Makayla Hidalgo, 19, communications studies majors, get dropped off in Lot A on the corner of Carson Street and Faculty Avenue, forcing others to maneuver between parked cars at the LAC on Thursday, Oct. 15. Employees have complained about students being dropped off in Lot A. A sign is now posted at the entrance requesting students to be dropped off in Lot B, behind the Library on Faculty Avenue.
CITYSTYLE
October 22, 2015
Author speaks about religion ‘Lion
By Tilynn King Staff Writer Twitter: @grownlilies Former newspaper reporter Wendy Thomas Russell signed copies of her book, “Relax, It’s Just God: How and Why to Talk to Your Kids About Religion When You’re Not Religious,” on Friday, Oct. 16. She spoke in the Marian Sims Baughn creative writing center in P104 to a group of about 10 people and discussed how the book was written. Russell was inspired to write the book after her then 5-year-old daughter hopped in the car after school and said, “Mommy, you know what? God made us.” Russell said she didn’t know what to say. “I had to confront my fears, worries and my own biases. It was a genuinely emotional moment for me and what does a writer do with a genuinely emotional moment? They write about it.” The author grew up in a small town in Missouri. She was raised in what she calls a “Christian-light” home, growing up reading and idolizing Mark Twain, William Shakespeare and trumpet player Louis Armstrong. Her parents were readers and writers and gave much-needed support in Russell’s writing endeavors.
Tilynn King/Viking/Twitter: @grownlilies EARLY WRITING: Russell shows her first diary from 1985. It is filled with poems and short stories.
Russell started writing poetry said she realized there that the and short stories in journals and best way to make a living from diaries at age “It’s a great opportunity to meet writing was 7. Her first through diary, which new people and to meet these journalism. she brought authors.” It took for display, Russell four -Elizabeth Sarvis years dated back to Learning Resources coordinator to April 1, write the 1985. book. “I had other projects I was Russell majored in journalism working on. I was raising a kid at the University of Nebraska. She and it’s hard work writing a book.”
Denise Jones/Viking/Twitter: @denisejoneslbcc NOMINEES: Homecoming court candidates receive their sashes on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Top Row: Jeremiah Miro, Alex Wallace Bottom Row: Stephanie Casas Garcia, Heather Levinger, Joy Abubo, Jessica Alcala, Alexia Duarte
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Alexia Duarte, 19, a pediatrics major, said she is running to make a difference, be a representative of the school and to help her club PNK. Duarte, whose mother runs a daycare center, said she loves helping out with kids at the Child Development Center at LBCC and does a lot of volunteer work whenever she can. Heather Levinger, 30, a radio and TV major, wants potential voters to know she believes she can live up to all the expectations of queen. She said she is a fun woman who has a lot of fun on campus and becoming queen would be a great experience. Levinger said she is also running to represent and bring more light to the KLBC Radio Club. Jeremiah Miro, 19, an undecided major, is representing Tong,
a men’s social-service club. He said he’s running for king because “I think it would motivate me to branch out and talk to people and it seems like a fun thing to do plus it goes on your transcripts.” Miro does volunteer work whenever he can and helps in his community. Alex Wallace, 26, a radio and TV major, is a big sports fan. This is Wallace’s first semester and he says he’s running for king because “Even the new kid on the block can get involved with something like this and go far.” More information is available by contacting student life administration assistant Pamela Garrison at PGarrison@lbcc.edu, in EE102E at the PCC or Student Life Coordinator Teila Robertson at TRobertson@lbcc.edu, in E207 at the LAC or by calling (562) 938-4978.
She started a blog titled “Relax, It’s Just God” around the same time she began the book. Elizabeth Sarvis, from learning and academic resources at LBCC, said, “I love these events. We hold one every semester. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and to meet these authors.” Another audience member, Stephanie Burnham from the English Department, said, “I was drawn to the book because I too am a secular parent who has a 4-year-old who’s at the age where she’s asking questions. I had a similar car experience and wasn’t sure how to respond. So I saw this event, decided to come down to check out the book to see if there were any useful tips for handling my own upcoming child and her questions.” In closing, Russell said, “I’m really proud of this book. I’m proud to have written something that I believe is useful to others. I’m proud of being another voice for the secular families in need of new voices.” Russell hosts a blog called Natural Wonderers for the Patheos Faith Network, is the co-founder of an independent publishing company, Brown Paper Press, and she writes an online parenting column for the PBS News Hour. “Relax, It’s Just God” is available for purchase on amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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EOPS offers chance to watch childhood classic live on stage. By Nick Tate Contributing Writer LBCC’s EOPS program at the LAC will present an opportunity for all students enrolled with EOPS to attend “The Lion King” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. A $10 refundable deposit is mandatory. Also, a box lunch will be provided. Alessa Penado, an EOPS student assistant, said, “We will be leaving together on a bus at 7 p.m. with all students expected to be in front of the EOPS office, A1134, at 5:30 p.m. It will be a great history lesson and experience because we will learn about African Americans.” If EOPS students want to attend, they can sign up with Deatrice Shernell, the EOPS Coordinator at the LAC, or have the option of also signing up with office assistant Cindy Brown at the PCC in MD 116. The bus will return between 10:30-11 p.m. after the performance.
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CITYSTYLE
October 22, 2015
THE DESIGNER: LBCC alumnus Moises Aguirre takes to the runway at the end of his Fall fashion show in front of the A Building. The show featured Aguirre’s evening wear collection and recognized fashion designer Irma Penalver with a Viking honor.
‘Amazing’ fashion show turns heads Story and photos by Jon Peacock Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: jonjpeacock9
inspiring Aguirre’s work. Valle said the show was “amazing, showcases all of the hard work.” Librarian Shamika Simpson The Front Quad of the LAC said, “I try to attend as many featured a red carpet runway and events as possible to support models fitted with clothes made students and teachers. ... And of by LBCC alumnus Moises Agu- course I love fashion, so that’s a irre on Tuesday, Oct. 20. plus.” Students and employees of the Designer Aguirre, originally college atfrom Mextended the “I try to attend as many events as ico, came Fall fash- possible to support students and to the U.S. ion show, he teachers. ... And of course I love when s p o n was 15. sored by fashion, so that’s a plus.” He said the LBCC he loved -Shamika Simpson Foundawatching Librarian tion Affashion rican American Scholars Fund. events on TV and learned the baDale Reed, from LBCC radio, sics of sewing from a friend. Aguprovided up-beat music through- irre took LBCC fashion design out the event. and merchandising classes and The event was hosted by learned a tremendous amount Bresheena Baseel, former LBCC from them. student, and Andre Valle, current In his statement in a printLBCC student and president of ed program, Aguirre wrote, “My the Fashion Network Club. They inspiration for this collection is presented fashion designer Irma flowers and layers of the petals Penalver with a Viking honor for that are attractive to my eye. That’s
INSPIRED: The crowd takes pictures of Nancy Dotson, wearing a ruffled pink evening gown.
why my collection of evening gowns are represented by layers and layers of fabrics that communicate romance and elegance. “My designs give security and comfort to the women; simple,
elegant and very sophisticated. Less, sometimes is more. I want to dress women with beauty that includes comfort. I, Moises Aguirre, am delivering what the new woman needs; the woman who says, ‘I
am wearing a dress with pride.’ ” More information about the fashion design program may be obtained by calling (562) 9384192 or (562) 938-4336.
HONOREE: Hosts Andre Valle, left, and Bresheena Baseel, right, present fashion designer Irma Penalver with a Viking honor for inspiring Aguirre’s work.
REVEALING: Stacey Fajardo poses in a black lace dress.
EVENING: A long blue dress is modeled by Haley Amaya.
CITYSTYLE
October 22, 2015
School to celebrate the Day of the Dead Nov. 2 event will honor the dead and feature decorated altars and a movie.
building altars. Altars are built in honor of a loved one who has died and are decorated with objects that represent the person such as pictures of them, colorful decorations and even food offerings. The clubs will create altars to commemorate members’ deceased loved ones. “If it is a child being honored, sometimes people leave toys on the altar,” Hernandez said. “Sometimes, the dead are offered pan de muerto, or bread of the dead in English.” At the event, altars can be made to remember anyone who
terns that are bright, colorful and representative of the honored. During the event, people will be given ceramic skulls to decorate and paint. Aside from skull painting and decorating altars, a cultural presentation will be made and speakBy Quiaira Terrell ers will highlight the cultural sigStaff Writer nificance of Dia de los Muertos Twitter: @qhiairablanco and the connection between Mexican cultures and others around The Coalition for Latino the world. Advancement will celebrate the At the end of the event, orgaMexican holiday Dia de los Muernizers will screen “The Book of tos, or Day of the Dead, with inLife,” a children’s movie that aims digenous crafts and the sharing of to simplify the idea of Dia de los Latino culture. Muertos and the concept The Coalition for Latino Advancement will host “The purpose is to honor, remember of accepting the death of a loved one. the event with the support and commemorate ancestors and Dia de los Muertos will of the Development of Af- loved ones who have passed.” be on the LAC Quad from ro-American Professionals -Issey Hernandez noon-3 p.m. and will move (DAAP), the Spanish Club Coalition president into the Nordic Lounge and the History Club. from 3-5 p.m. Dia de los Muertos is Cindy Macias, a Spanish Club traditionally a two-day celebra- has died, including those who are member, said, “We’ve been focustion starting on Nov. 1. It has Az- not relatives. “The Chemistry Club wants to ing on Noche de Loteria lately tec and Spanish influences and is comparable to the American tra- make altars to their favorite scien- because it’s a huge event for the tists,” Hernandez said. “We want club. After that, we’ll start to gear dition of Halloween. Issey Hernandez, president of to keep an open mind and not our focus on Dia de los Muertos.” Noche de Loteria is scheduled for the coalition, said, “It is a very old limit the creativity.” Another significant part of the today, Oct. 22, from 6-9 p.m. in holiday. The purpose is to honor, remember and commemorate an- holiday is the painting of sugar T1200. More information on attendcestors and loved ones who have skulls. In Mexico, skulls can either be made or bought from lo- ing or volunteering for Spanish passed.” One of the activities signif- cal markets. The skull may have Club events may be obtained icant to Dia de los Muertos is the person’s name engraved on it from club president Juan David and is painted in colors and pat- Pazmiño at (562) 881-0123.
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Sunday symphony soothes scores Performing Arts announces upcoming events.
scheduled for Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Conrad Zimmer, a tuba player and music education major, 22, said, “This is my first time accompanying the Wind By Irina Nizovtseva Ensemble band, and I am really Staff Writer enjoying it.” Twitter: @irina_lbcc Prices for performances vary. For the symphony, LBCC students, employees and senior LBCC’s Performing Arts citizens, the price was $5 in adDepartment presented the Symvance and $7 at the door, while phony Concert directed by Margeneral cost was $10 in advance shall Fulbright on Sunday, Oct. and $12 at the door. The event 18, in the LBCC Auditorium. was free to high school students “The concert went extremely with a valid ID. well and I am extremely proud The box office will open one of the LBCC Symphony perforhour before the performance mance,” Fulbright said. and tickets may be purchased LBCC’s Band Program is in advance by calling Ovationone of the largest in the CaliforTix, (866) nia Commu- “The concert went extreme811-4111, nity College between system and ly well and I am extremely 9 a.m.-9 has operated proud of the LBCC Symphony p.m. Monsince 1949. performance.” day-Friday, Beach and 10 a.m.City Sym-Marshall Fulbright Director 6 p.m. Satphonic Band urday and is part of Sunday Eastern time. Tickets the Lifetime Learning Center are non-refundable and non-exat LBCC, with members from changeable. the college, the community and More information is availhigh school students. able by contacting the departPerforming Arts department ment located in H208 at the head Cathy Crane announced LAC, calling (562) 938-4279 or many events for this semester. emailing ccrane@lbcc.edu. The Wind Ensemble concert directed by Brian Hamilton is
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October 22, 2015
Duck, dip, dive and dodge as pla
READY TO GO: Referee Matthew Vigil watches as players race to grab dodgeballs at the start of the game.
Clubs participate in unusual tournament. Story by Omar Reyes Staff Writer Photos by Joshua Miller Photo Editor Although LBCC has many sports involving a sports ball, players generally aren’t allowed to hit their opponents with them. One exception, however, was the dodgeball tournament played Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, in the Small Gym. The winner of the tournament on the women’s side was Pink Wolves with TNT Dinamite coming in second. The winner on the men’s side was Soccer Dice Sexy with Athena Flying Warriors placing second.
“It’s a pretty exciting event and one Several LBCC clubs and organizathat I look forward to the most because tions competed in the tournament ina lot of clubs participate,” said Matthew cluding women’s social-service clubs Vigil, 24, a communications major. PNK and TNT, men’s soccer, men’s so“The whole night has a lot of energy and cial-service clubs Tong and Thor and a night of fun and entertainment.” the American Criminal Justice AssociVigil is a member of the Tong men’s ation. social-service When club and also “It’s a pretty exciting event and one the tournaserved as a startthat I look forward to the most because ment referee for the ed, a woma lot of clubs participate.” tournament. en’s match The tourwas on one -Matthew Vigil nament, orgaReferee side of the nized by Ingym facing tramural and Recreational Sports, is an north and a men’s match was on the ASB-sponsored activity. Students who opposite side of the court facing south. participated were required to show their The teams had five players each. identification and be part of an on-camStudent activity adviser Derek pus club. Oriee said, “There was a lot of energy. I Sign-ups for the tournament began brought in extra staffing for this tournaat 5:45 p.m. with the games starting at ment and they helped out a lot.” 6:30 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. On describing the overall experi-
ence of the tournament, Oriee said, “It’s all about comradery and having the opportunity to get involved with on-campus activities.” Fellow students and friends of the competitors gathered around the tournament to cheer and support their classmates, while making sure not to cross the red line marked below them that outlined the court. One of the competitors in the game, Sue Jimenez, 22, a biology major, participated to help her club, PNK, win. Jimenez said, “I think as college students we stop maintaining activity so this keeps us active. This is a way for us to still stay athletic and healthy, so I do think it’s very productive.” More information about upcoming intramural events may be obtained by contacting Oriee at (562) 938-3088 or doriee@lbcc.edu.
October 22, 2015
DODGEBALL
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ayers compete in ‘exciting’ game
STRATEGIZE: Priscilla Sepulveda, 20 holds a dodgeball as she plans her attack.
WATCHFUL EYES: Jovan Magallon, 22, left, studies his opponent. FASTBALL: Fernando Cortez, 22, prepares to launch a dodgeball during a match.
STRETCHING: Gabriel Macias, 21, a business administration major, stretches before the dodgeball game, in the LAC Small Gym.
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SPORTS
October 22, 2015
Vikings charge into No. 1 in region LBCC reaches 7-0 mark for first time since 1998. By Hayley Hart Staff Writer Twitter: @hayleylhart
With a 52-40 victory over the Chaffey Panthers on Saturday, Oct. 17, the Viking football team remained undefeated at 7-0, a mark they have not reached since 1998. LBCC and San Francisco City College take over as the new No. 1’s in this week’s regional rankings, according to the California Community College Athletic Association. After having off Saturday, Oct. 24, the Vikings will play Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. at Riverside. LBCC coach Brett Peabody said, “Riverside. What a matchup that is going to be. “Two great teams out there at their stadium which is a very, Hayley Hart/Viking very tough place to play. I think RUNNING FAST: Viking running back Darren Johnson grips the ball after a hand-off by quarterback Jack Lowary in win over Chaffey. they’ve lost once in the last 50 recovers and comes back in their er Isaia Rosten said, “Riverside today (Oct. 10) so they are pretty games there. It will be up to us to Lowary. In their game against Al- next game.” plays against Mt. SAC during our banged up right now. Hopefully get No. 2.” Freshman defensive back Jar- bye week so hopefully Mt. SAC the favor is with us.” LBCC’s next home game will lan Hancock on Saturday, Oct. be for Homecoming at 6 p.m. Sat- 10, while tied at 17 in the fourth rod Stevens said, “We wish him bangs them up and they played quarter, LBCC took a timeout the best. Bless him.” urday, Nov. 7, against Citrus. NATIONAL CENTRAL CONFERENCE STANDINGS In the fourth quarter, wide Peabody said, “Chaffey is a with one second left on the clock good football team and as com- to set up freshman kicker Sergio receiver Malik Williams was in Record Conference Record plete a team that we will probably Garcia to make the 19-yard field jured, but was able to walk off the Long Beach 7-0 3-0 field with assistance. play. This is where we stumRiverside 5-1 2-0 Hancock struck the Vibled last year too. 6-0 heading “I think they’ve (Riverside) lost Mt. San Antonio 4-3 2-1 kings early, scoring 14 points into these guys and we didn’t El Camino 2-4 1-1 once in the last 50 games there. in the first quarter. get it done. This time we got L.A. Harbor 2-5 1-2 Wilson, who had 143 It will be up to us to get No. 2.” it done.” Chaffey 3-3 0-2 yards rushing on the day, LBCC sophomore runCitrus 1-6 0-3 -Brett Peabody said, “We didn’t come out ning back Darren Johnson LBCC coach with a bang. We came out scored three touchdowns and LBCC’s upcoming games kind of sluggish. At halftime gained 268 yards rushing on at Riverside Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. we locked in and came out in the the night with freshman wide re- goal to win, 20-17. vs. Citrus Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. Two Hancock players were second half and did our thing.” ceiver Mike Wilson scoring two at El Camino Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. With 3:49 left in the third, a touchdowns to go along with 94 injured in the game. Cornerback Malik Pope was injured in the 1-yard rush by sophomore runreceiving yards. Freshman wide receiver Jerin second quarter with 8:29 left on ning back Deonte Dixon followed Scroggins also had 90 receiving the clock and was taken by an up by a 25-yard field goal by Garambulance to an area hospital, ac- cia in the fourth with 12:08 left yards and one touchdown. In the third quarter, the Vi- cording to the Santa Maria Times. tied the game at 17-17. The extent of the injury Sophomore defensive back kings outscored the Panthers, 14-0. Johnson made a 91-yard was not known at 4:30 p.m. on Kiante Goudeau prevented Hanrun to score with 11:28 left in the Wednesday, Oct. 21, but Pope sat cock from breaking the tie by third quarter. With 13 seconds out the following week according blocking a 44-yard field goal attempt by Hancock kicker Jose left in the third, Wilson scored to the Santa Maria Times. LBCC freshman wide receiver Morales. a touchdown on a 19-yard pass Viking freshman linebackfrom freshman quarterback Jack Mike Wilson said, “We hope he
Denise Jones/Viking/Twitter: @DeniseJonesLBCC OUCH: Hancock running back Jericho Worrell steps on LBCC defensive back Royce Moore at Veterans Stadium.
Hayley Hart/Viking KICKING TO WIN: Vikings hold up kicker Sergio Garcia after a game- winning kick propelled LBCC to a 20-17 win over Allan Hancock on Saturday, Oct. 10.
SPORTS
October 22, 2015
‘The biggest upset we’ve ever had’
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Vikings win in quadruple overtime, 11-10, against Golden West. By Jon Peacock Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @jonjpeacock9
The Vikings’ women’s water polo team pulled off a quadruple overtime 11-10 win against the ranked No. 1 team, Golden West, on Saturday, Oct. 17. LBCC was ahead until the last 46 seconds of regulation when Golden West scored, forcing the game into overtime. Golden West was the first to strike in overtime, taking the lead. Moments later, LBCC sophomore Cori Reynolds scored the tying goal, leading to a second sudden-death overtime. Sophomore Ashley Diaz scored the winning goal against Golden West after four overtime periods. LBCC became only the second team this year to defeat Golden West. Golden West is 11-2 this season, with the only other loss to Riverside. The three stars for the Vikings
Joshua Miller/Viking/Twitter: @Joshua_Miller8 WINDING UP: Sophomore attacker Cori Reynolds winds up to throws in LBCC’s 14-5 win over Cerritos on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the LAC.
were Reynolds, Diaz and sophomore Makenna Oberst. Reynolds had four goals and three steals, Diaz and Oberst both scored three times. LBCC coach David Kasa said
the Golden West game was, “the biggest upset we’ve ever had.” With Kasa as interim head coach, the Vikings are 14-7 for the year and 5-1 in their conference. Kasa said, “Helps after a big
Pair of goals lead to win Men’s soccer team improves to 4-3 in conference play. By Omar Reyes Staff Writer Twitter: @salar0895 The Vikings men’s soccer team emerged victorious, 2-1, against host East Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Evair Marin and Manuel Larios scored the two goals for the Vikings. Although the Vikings lost to Mt. San Antonio, 2-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, they beat Pasadena 2-0,
on Friday, Oct. 16. The Vikes are 8-5-1 overall on the season and 4-3 in conference play. After the victory over East L.A., Joel Atilano, sophomore midfielder, said, “We dominated the whole game. We did our job defending and playing as a team, just as how we have been doing. If we start talking and if we communicate more with the team, we get better results.” Viking coach Cameron Beaulac said the team is “playing well.” After the Mt. San Antonio loss, Beaulac said he hoped LBCC would “break out of this loss on Friday’s and Tuesday’s games.”
The Vikings will play will be at Cerritos on Friday, Oct. 23. Then, the Vikings will play at home against El Camino Compton on Tuesday, Oct. 27. After that, the Vikings will travel to El Camino on Friday, Oct. 30. All three games will start at 4 p.m. On the improvement of the team and future games, Atilano said, “If we start talking and if we communicate more with the team, we get better results. When it comes to the next game, we are going to play even better.” Last year, the Vikings made the playoffs, but were eliminated by Oxnard in a shootout.
KEEP ON RUNNING
Denise Jones/Viking/Twitter: @DeniseJonesLBCC The women’s cross country team practices at Veterans Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Freshman Asia Muldrow has been the front runner four times this season and ran another personal best time of 19:59 to lead LBCC to a total of 325 points to finish 13th place among 18 teams Friday, Oct. 16, in the Mt. San Antonio Invitational in Walnut near Pomona.
win, gives us belief in what we are doing.” Kasa is the interim head coach while coach Chris Oeding is on sabbatical leave as he serves as a coach of the USA Water Polo
Women’s Senior National Team. LBCC will compete in the Battle of the Beach tournament at Cerritos College on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24.
CITY SPORTS last set.
By Will Ranos Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @Touchstone_Will Women’s soccer:
A 5-game win streak by the Viking women’s soccer team ended when the visiting East Los Angeles Huskies won, 2-0, on Tuesday, Oct 20. The Vikings play host to the Cerritos Falcons on Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in another conference game. The Vikings will be looking to avenge last year’s two losses to the Falcons. The home game against the Falcons will be followed by a 4-game stretch on the road. Women’s volleyball:
Facing off against state-ranked Pasadena, kings were able to push five sets, but could not
No. 19 the Vithem to win the
The Vikings’ next game is at 6 p.m., Fiday, Oct. 23, at Los Angeles Harbor. The Vikings then have two consecutive home games against Cerritos on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and East Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 30, with both games at 6 p.m. Men’s water polo:
Winning five of their last six games, the Vikings improved to 13-2 on the season with their 9-8 victory over Golden West on Saturday, Oct. 17. Men’s cross country:
The Vikings totaled 320 points to finish in 10th place among 18 teams at the 68th annual Mt. SAC Relays on Friday, Oct. 16. LBCC next competes at the South Coast Conference Championships at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Palos Verdes Estates.
CALENDAR
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October 22, 2015
LEMONADE STAND
SPECIAL EVENTS
Free food and games Halloween carnival Thursday, Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m., Lawn Club-sponsored game booths, $100 best booth contest. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. For more information, go to bit.ly/pcchalloween2015
REGISTRATION
Winter 2016 registration Nov. 23 open for all students. Fees due Monday, Dec. 28. Winter term is Jan. 4-Feb. 6 Spring 2016 registration Dec. 7 for highest priority students, need a 2.0 GPA, less than 100 units, education plan in the system and assessment test or waiver. Dec. 26 is open registration. Fees due Jan. 26. Spring semester is Feb. 8-Jan. 8 SPECIAL EVENTS
Halloween contest Friday, Oct. 30 deadline Costume and office or classroom decoration contest. Four prizes will be awarded in two categories, best group costume and best decoration. Participants may email a photo or written notice that an office or classroom will be participating by 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30 to rbuckly@lbcc.edu. Winners will be announced Monday, Nov. 2. Street night Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Downtown Long Beach LBCC Photo Club and guests will gather for a night roaming the streets. Location will be announced by email. People may email lbccphotoclub2015@ gmail.com. PCC Viking volunteer resource fair Thursday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union. Free music, raffle prizes, health booths and community volunteers. For more information, contact Teila Robertson at trobertson@lbcc.edu or call (562) 938-4987 Major declaration day Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., MM Lawn Free food, entertainment and express counseling offered at event. Students will be able to declare or change majors. Temecula wine country tour Nov. 13-15 Double occupancy is $499 per person and single occupancy is $675 per person. For more information, contact Ginny Baxter at (562) 938-4634 or gbaxter@ lbcc.edu.
LAC Major declaration day Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Front Quad. Free food, entertainment and express counseling offered at event. Students will be able to declare or change majors. Noche de lotería Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-9:30 p.m. in T1200. Low price games and food. Cash only. Monthly open mic Friday, Nov. 13, in P104. Sign up at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call (562) 2437114 Homecoming rally and royalty elections PCC Tuesday, Nov. 3, starting at 11 a.m., on the Lawn LAC Thursday, Nov. 5, starting at 11 a.m., in the Central Quad Homecoming activities Saturday, Nov. 7, in Veterans Stadium 3 p.m. tailgate celebration 6 p.m. game ART
Gallery opening Thursday Oct. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. in K Building “3 U.S. Veterans” opening reception at the LAC.
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 SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications and deadlines Available online at lbcc.edu/ scholarship/ Deadline for 2016-2017 academic year is Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. For more information, call (562) 938-4766 or in A1001 at LAC.
Omar Reyes/Viking/Twitter: @salar0895 Cheryl Williams, center, and other members of the Black Student Union serve pink lemonade to donors for Breast Cancer Awareness at the PCC on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
TRANSFER INFORMATION TRANSFER
PCC MD132 (562) 938-3916 LAC A1098 (562) 938-4670 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 CLUBS
LAC Future Teachers Club Meetings every Thursday at noon in M204 or M207 Learn about upcoming education classes, transferring and all about careers in education. Spanish club Meetings every Thursday, noon1 p.m. in E202. For more information, contact the Spanish Club at spanishclub.lbcc@gmail.com English Major and Minors Club Meetings every Thursday, noon-1 p.m. in P110. For more information, contact Allison Murray Pop at apop@lbcc.edu or call (562) 938-4601
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 five 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 service LAC Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Every 30 minutes arrival Friday: No services HEALTH SERVICES
Must make an appointment for check-up. Current students with ID only. PCC TO Trailer Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-noon (562) 938-3992 LAC A1010 Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-noon (562) 938-4210 Offices are closed from noon-2 p.m. INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Contact adviser Derek Oriee for schedule at (562) 938-3088 or doriee@lbcc.edu ASB DISCOUNTS
ASB FINANCE MEETING
PCC Friday, Oct. 9, at 8 a.m. LL102 LAC Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 a.m. T1100
Discounts or free with ID Free daily shuttle service between the LAC and PCC, admission to all LBCC athletic events, free or reduced price to all ASB events, theater art performances, music events, campus cultural events and free use of campus computer labs.
SPORTS
Women’s water polo Friday, Oct. 23 vs. Cuesta at Cypress College 11:30 a.m. Men’s water polo Friday, Oct. 23 vs. TBA at Golden West College TBA Women’s volleyball Friday, Oct. 23 vs. TBA at Los Angeles Harbor 6 p.m. Men’s soccer Friday, Oct. 23 vs. TBA at Cerritos 4 p.m. Women’s soccer Friday, Oct. 23 vs. Cerritos TBA 4 p.m. Women’s water polo Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. TBA at Cerritos College TBA Men’s water polo Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. TBA at Golden West College TBA Men’s water polo Sunday, Oct. 24 vs. TBA at Cal State Long Beach TBA Men’s soccer Tuesday, Oct. 27 vs. El Camino Compton 4 p.m. TBA Women’s soccer Tuesday, Oct. 27 at El Camino Compton 4 p.m. Women’s water polo Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. El Camino 3 p.m.
OPINION
October 22, 2015
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CITY VIEWS “What is your favorite app to use and why?” By Tilynn King and Hayley Hart on Monday, Oct. 19, at the LAC
David Harris, 48, Kinesiology major “NBC Sports: Because it has the schedules and odds.”
Jazmine Alexander, 21, Business Administration major “Rush Card: I’m able to keep track of my money and know where it’s going.”
Sherrice Pelle, 18, Business major “Solitaire: Brings back childhood memories and kills time.”
Veronica Zamora, 19, Art major “YouTube: Because I can find music and I love watching DIY and makeup tutorials.”
Desiree Salazar, 17, Criminal Justice major “Kylie: I get updates on Kylie Jenner’s life.”
Lissette Mendoza, 19, Communications major “Twitter: I love Twitter because I just love Twitter.”
Joshua Miller/Viking/Twitter: Joshua_miller_8
EDITORIAL
Viking sports teams celebrate Fall success
Viking athletic teams have gotten off to a great start in their Fall seasons. We want to commend the teams so far, as the players who through hours of practice time and preparation, have represented the school tremendously with their determination to win. It takes great commitment to participate in a sport on top of taking classes and the Viking athletes’ devotion has paid off. The football team has started 7-0 for the first time since 1988 and captured the top spot in the state and SoCal rankings. Women’s soccer players are 6-4-3 in the season and the men are 8-5-1. With an incredible double overtime victory over Golden West, the women’s water polo squad is 14-7 and have won four
of their last five games. The men are off to a 13-2 start overall and boast a 4-0 conference record. The women’s and men’s cross country teams have had a few Top Ten and Top 15 finishes as teams with many individual performances that earned Top 5, 10 and 15 finishes in their fields. The women’s volleyball team pushed the No. 19 state-ranked Pasadena City College team to five sets and came up just short of their biggest upset of the season. The team also participated in helping to raise funds toward breast cancer awareness in their Dig Pick event. The Viking softball student-atheletes recently participated in a volunteer effort donating food and supplies to Beacon for Him Ministries, a local homeless shelter located near Downtown
Long Beach. Chris Oeding, coach of the men’s and women’s water polo teams, has been on sabbatical leave for the 2015-16 academic year as he is serving as a member of the coaching staff for the USA water polo senior national team that will be competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. LBCC has also had many athletes move on to upper division athletics. Newly appointed Director of Athletics Randy Totorp is off to a great start in his first semester in his new position and we look forward to seeing future successes. We hope Viking supporters get out to support the school’s athletics and continue to help them in cheering them on in their future games.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Shooting prompts inquiry
In light of the recent Community College shooting, I wondered whether LBCC was ready to face such a catastrophe. I began to look into different avenues for emergency response by talking to officers on campus and LBCC officials to gain knowledge on the plan for an active shooter. It turns out campus police, staffed by the LBPD, are thoroughly prepared through participation in annual drills and training.
LBCC staff appear to have general knowledge on the subject as a couple of my professors lectured on the incident in Oregon and how it could affect LBCC. What most of my professors proclaimed was “run, hide, fight,” which is also on many Los Angeles County websites for what to do if confronted with an active shooter. But my concern lies with the students and how prepared they are. A large amount of students I
asked about the shooting had no clue. I believe LBCC should take efforts to prepare the students for such a catastrophic event so that if that day ever comes when an active shooter arrives on campus, we would all be a little more prepared. Simple precautions could be taught to students like being aware of one’s surroundings. Something as simple as that could lead to lives being saved. Laurence Siavi’i Administration of justice major
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October 22, 2015
GROUP ACTIVITIES: The stretching and relaxation class uses sticks in a group activity. Students pair up to help strengthen their muscles.
Stretching and relaxation for credit Story and photos by Jon Peacock Co-Editor in Chief Twitter: @jonjpeacock9
Stretching and relaxation isn’t as easy as one might think. However, instructor Connie Grantham keeps her students positive throughout the hour and 30 minute class. The course teaches various stretching and strengthening activities. Grantham has been teaching at LBCC for 21 years, but has been teaching aerobics since she was 17. Grantham is also a chiropractor. ONE STEP AT A TIME: Instructor ConKierra Colone, 21, a sociolnie Grantham uses an exercise ball ogy major, said, “She helped me to stretch. lose 35 pounds after my pregnancy.”
During the class, Grantham blasts current hit music and occasionally dances along to the beat. “Students think we are going to lie on a mat for an hour, but that is not the case,” she said. The teacher and chiropractor said the class helps “strengthen the muscles and decreases muscle imbalance that everyone develops.” Physical education classes are required for students planning to graduate or transfer to a university. More information is available by visiting the Kinesiology Department at the PCC in Building CC or the LAC in Q101, or by calling (562) 938-3934 for the PCC or (562) 938-4378 for the LAC.
STRETCHING: Child development major Nadia Kelly, 20, uses the stick in a stretching exercise. REQUIRED TOGETHER: Married couple Solomane and Selaini Ikahihifo, both 28 and criminal justice majors, take the stretching and relaxation class together as a requirement for their major.