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Veterans reach out to students Study
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Club focuses on students returning from service. By Andre Barajas Staff Writer Getting veterans involved with the community has been an important goal for LBCC Veterans Club Vice President Gus Orozco, 28, an environmental studies major. “Our goal is to get veterans involved in the community by fundraising and volunteering. We also get together to share past experiences in the military,” Orozco said. Orozco served for five years in active duty and has been in the reserves for four. The club is linked to Operation Care Packages, an organization that takes donations for the U.S. military. Operation Gratitude is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort items to troops overseas. The founder of the organization, Carolyn Blashek, explained in a CBS interview why she started the organization and how soldiers do what they need to do to survive. “It’s the belief that somebody cares about them and wants them to come home,” Blashek said. Returning is the first step and transitioning into civilian life is the step LBCC actively offers with
Deadline to sign up for program in Salamanca, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 10. By Andre Barajas Staff Writer
Darel James/Viking GUIDANCE: Case manager Stueart Kosh, center, helps undecided major, Jasmine Gordan, 20, to in better understand the opportunities and assistance provided by the 1736 Family Crisis Center. The organization is dedicated to assisting veterans and civilians financially, academicaly and socially.
employees. President Eloy Oakley, a U.S. Army veteran, wrote a letter to students regarding the involvement LBCC has with students transitioning from military life to civilian life. “As a veteran of the U.S. Army, I am well aware of what it takes to make the transition. LBCC is here to help you with your academic and career goals, whether you are
looking to transfer to a university, earn a certificate for career advancement or want to earn your associate degree,” Oakley said. The organization said their mission is, “To lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of our active duty and veteran communities and provide volunteer opportunities for all Americans to express their appreciation to members of our military,” accord-
ing to their website. People who would like to donate may contact Orozco by email at gugusnova@yahoo.com. For more information about veterans services at LBCC, people may call (562) 938-4162, visit E08L on the LAC or go to the website at lbcc.edu/veterans/ Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m.-noon.
Annual holiday dance ‘cutting edge’ By Kimberly Belcher Staff Writer
case a variety of dance levels and styles. Powell said, “All students are welcome. Everyone must attend the audition, demonstrate technical skill and performance qualities in dance.” The dance program is known
will be awesome, I can’t wait to see the show.” This performance is the final The LBCC dance program will piece to show all the hard work present its Fall ensemble concert that has taken place this semester. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23. Show Powell said, “My main goal is times Friday and Saturday are at 8 to encourage, empower and prep.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. pare students for the next phase This semester’s conof their academic, procert is directed by Steph- “My main goal is to encourage, empower fessional and artistic anie Powell and she said and prepare students for the next phase of journey.” it is promised to be a The box office opens their journey,” spectacular show. one hour before the per“Auditions for the Stephanie Powell formance. Presale tickets dance director for the dance concert concert were the first week of school and reare available and may be hearsals began immediately. All for being on the cutting edge purchased at LBCC.edu/tdf or by students are required to rehearse of new trends in dance and the calling Theatre Mania at 866 811each piece that they have been excitement is being carried on 4111. selected in for three hours per throughout campus. For more information about week,” Powell said. Chasity Smith, 25, a commu- LBCC’s dance program, people The performance will show- nications major, said, “I think it may visit lbcc.edu/tdf/Dance.cfm.
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After being cancelled for six years, LBCC’s study abroad program will be sponsoring its first orientation Thursday, Nov. 20, in P110 on the LAC. The first session will be hosted in Salamanca, Spain, from June 26 to July 25. The program includes a tour of Salamanca, accommodation with Spanish families, three meals per day, afternoon social and cultural programs and two full-day excursions to historically significant cities Madrid, Segovia and Avila. Foreign language professor Ingrid Wollank, who will chaperone the group, calls the experience a “cultural enrichment. “In the past, the study-abroad program has opened doors and eyes to students who, for the first time, witness how other cultures behave,” Wollank said. The program costs $2,990, excluding airfare, but Wollank advises a down payment of $300 by Dec. 10 to secure a spot. Students who receive scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year may use them to pay for the program fees, Wollank said. The fees cover medical and accident insurance in Spain during the duration of the program. As a part of the program, students will have Spanish immersion courses from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for five days a week, with all course material and tutoring provided. No minimum GPA is required. Carlos Mejia, 19, an anthropology major, said, “I might not have the best grades, but I can save money to go on the trip.” Students may contact Wollank by email at spanishiwollank@ lbcc.edu or by phone at (562) 9384690.
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Veteran Gus Orozco, 28, a geography and environmental studies major, took a break from cake-cutting ceremonies in the Fishbowl on Thursday, Nov. 6, to comment about the veteran opportunities at LBCC. Orozco said, “Community Colleges are a stepping-stone to success. A two-year college is less pressuring than going to a fouryear university right after getting out of the service.” Transitioning can be difficult for a veteran coming out of a hot war situation to the tranquil campus life of a college student. Like other veterans, Orozco is especially motivated by his military experience. “People are having a hard time getting a job these days. The Army gives young people structure and discipline to help them organize civilian life. I would absolutely recommend the military as a possible career. The G.I. Bill is a big help,” Orozco said. “Every honorably discharged veteran is eligible to receive what an E 5 Army sergeant earns: about $2,200 a month, for four years of college.” “My GPA is 3.87. I’m transferring to UCLA. I have linked up with their ROTC and I do plan on working for the government when I graduate,” he said. Orozco remains in the Army Reserves, drilling once a month and spending two weeks on active duty in the summer. “I was stationed in Germany from 2006 to 2010. During that
Transfer center offers help on both campuses. By Tyisha Ali Staff Writer
Paul Ingvaldsen/Viking VETERAN: Veterans Club president Gus Orozco at a Veterans event at the Nordic Lounge at LAC.
time I deployed to Iraq for 15 months in 2007.” In 2010, Orozco returned to U.S. soil as a decorated soldier to become an LBCC student. Orozco described promotions and risk factors as an Army Reservist: “The rate of promotion and the risk levels are about the same between active Army and
Reservist. A soldier can make rank a little bit easier in the Reserves, but it still takes about the same amount of time.” Each enlistment period is between four and six years, requiring a soldier to re-enlist several times to complete a career. Orozco stands to be deployed if his reserve unit is activated.
Spending procedures to be ‘more transparent’ Board of Trustees work together to provide public with information.
ed for the allegations of unlawful spending. Reading instructor Kathryn Jennings said, “We support all of you, but we want to see more transparency.” Jennings and all others who came to speak under public comment agreed, Zia is right. Transparency from the Board is needed, they said. Oakley gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the details
nology. “This college is dedicated to make the business we do transparent,” Oakley said. The new tools the Board is going to use are finally being put into place because they were waiting for the new trustees to join the By Sam Favela Board. Contributing Writer Zia said, “Tonight was a victory for the people and I’m happy Trustee Sunny Zia is making that my colleagues and adminischanges. tration demonstrated their supFrom the public comments port for increasing to the report made by “We support all of you, but we want to see transparency. No inPresident Eloy Oakley, stitution is perfect, the topic of discussion at more transparency,” but recognizing areas the Board meeting TuesDaylon Carson of improvement and day, Nov. 11, is the lack of Civil engineering major striving for excellence transparency concernis what will make our ing financial decisions. on how the money is tracked. He college district even more reIn the meeting, teachers, stumentioned that since going over markable. ” dents and Long Beach residents spoke during public comments in how money is spent thoroughly During the meeting, the Vetfavor of Area Three Trustee Zia’s isn’t on the agenda for the meeting, it can’t be discussed how he erans Club was recognized in actions from previous meetings. would like it to be. honor of Veterans Day. During the Tuesday, Oct. 28, Oakley went on to discuss the The LAC Cultural Affair meeting, Zia and Board President plans coming in January where Chair, Gus Orozco, a veteran, upJeff Kellogg exchanged passionLBCC will have the technology dated the Board about upcoming ate comments about the way the to have all the documentation onevents ASB will be sponsoring, Board goes about voting for budline for not only Board members, including Homecoming on Saturget items. Zia said it was unethibut open to the public as well. The day, Nov. 15, and U.C. and C.S.U. cal to approve items of spending Board meeting also will be able to applications being due Sunday, without proper representation, while Kellogg said he was insult- be viewed live with the new tech- Nov. 30.
Students applying to transfer to a university can receive assistance from the LBCC career and transfer center before the deadlines. The deadline for transferring to a U.C. or a CSU is Sunday, Nov. 30 and the transfer center is offering students drop-in assistance until Wednesday, Nov. 26 at the PCC and the LAC. Ruben Page, transfer coordinator, said the average time to complete an application with help at the center is about 45 minute to an hour. Maria Ocegueda, student assistant at LBCC, said, “The benefits of coming into the transfer center is that students can finish their applications and receive help from the beginning of the application process and since we are at both campuses it is convenient for student to come in before or after classes. ” The transfer center is in
MD132 at the PCC and A1098 at the LAC. The center has offered offers students transfer workshops, university application assistance, university information, university tours and transfer fairs, personal essay workshop, college tours and university drop-ins and many workshops. At the LAC, a UCLA represented will be visiting the center on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and a Cal State Dominguez Hills representative will visit Monday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. until noon and Monday, Dec. 1 from 1-4 p.m. to meet with students interested in the programs offered. Page said, “Students should start using the U.C. transfer admissions planner so that universities and start communicating and sending students information.” The transfer center hosted a university and college fair at the LAC on Monday, Nov. 3, when 40 schools, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and the U.S. Air Force recruiters attended. Daniel Garcia, 23, an English major, said, “The transfer center made a huge difference in my application process, they calculated my G.P.A.”
Student collapses in LAC Library By Brandon Richardson Contributing Writer
back for the Viking football team, said, “I was on the phone sitting outside the Library and she fell Lights flashed outside the A down. I thought she had rolled Building and in the firelane be- her ankle or something. tween the L and M Buildings as “Everybody who was around paramedics, firefighters and po- stopped what they were doing to lice officers responded to a call walk over and help her. It was a about a student who collapsed in good effort by everyone at LBCC. the LAC Library around 11 a.m. It just shows that everyone here Tuesday, Oct. 28. does care about others on the Upon entering the Library a campus.” female student, who will remain Lead library technician Rananonymous due to medical pri- dy Harveston described procevacy, could dures folbe seen sur- “It just shows that everyone lowed when rounded by an incident EMTs, fire- here does care about others on occurs. First, fighters and the campus,” and most police offiimportantly, Daylon Carson cers. She was regardless of Civil engineering major sitting up if a student without asor LBCC emsistance as the EMTs checked her ployee arrives on the scene first, vital signs and asked her ques- 9-1-1 should be called immeditions. ately, he said. Chris Watson of the Long Harveston said, “Act quickly Beach Fire Department said, “I and see what’s going on.” can’t give information because After 9-1-1 has been called, it’s privacy between the patient basic first response care should and us.” However, he said the stu- be given until the experts arrive. dent said she experienced flu-like Once the incident has been resymptoms all day leading up to solved, the on-site staff must write her collapse. an incident report separate from Watson said the student’s vi- the police, fire and EMT reports. tals were normal and that she re- Reports are filed for all incidents fused medical transportation to for liability reasons to protect the the nearest hospital, saying she college. would have a friend take her to To learn more about how to see a doctor. respond to an emergency situaDaylon Carson, 20, a civil tion, students may contact police engineering major and defensive Lt. Julie Prior at (562) 938-4289.
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Pulitzer Prize Low voter turnout winner to visit due to lack of interest By Brandon Richardson Contributing Writer
morning.” When talking about the turnout, she said, “It’s been sporadic. Five or six, two or three, then five or six.” Many students at the college said they will not be voting due to a lack of awareness, while some said they didn’t even know they were today. Stephanie Lee, 19, an undecided major, said, “I don’t know who is running and don’t know the issues that people are voting
first people there to vote. I had my booklet and I voted. It was a good experience.” When talking about PropoThe midterm elections Tuessition 1, Briana Campos, 22, an day Nov. 4, gave the Republican accounting major, said, “There’s Party control of Congress and other ways to go about our city’s may serve as a predictor for 2016’s water problems then to take from presidential race. our general fund. ” During one of LBCC’s poProp. 1 authorizes $7.5 billion litical science classes taught by in bonds for California state water Charlotte Joseph, one student supply project like flood control, said he researched issues, poliwater recycling and drinking wacies and candidates before voting, ter protection. The while the majority of the class, including Joseph, “I woke up at 6:40 a.m., being one of the first state bond costs will increase to an averadmitted personal ideol- people there to vote. It was a good experiage of $360 million ogies and party loyalties ence.” over 40 years. often play a bigger role “If it’s something than anything else. -Stephanie Lee for all of us, it’s a Though the political undeclared major good thing,” said science class had many on. ” Esther Gonzalez, 20, an English opinions, the polling place beWhen talking about why she major. neath the grandstand at LBCC’s For more information on the Veterans Stadium was quiet the thinks so few students on campus know about the elections, Mercerecent election results, people morning of Election Day. dez Moreno, a child development may visit vote.sos.ca.gov. “So far we’ve had 33 people major, said “It doesn’t affect us Arieel Alcaraz, Andre Barayas, who came in,” Jackie Sam, counreally. ” Adam Cardenas, Samuel Favety inspector for Los Angeles, said Students do not pay attenla, Anissa Figgeroa, Eliza de la around 9:15 a.m. Sam said they tion to the elections because they Flor, Ana Garcia, Paul Johnson, were given 700 ballots from the “mostly worry about school, ” Lana Kotsiris, Luis Lopez, Chriscounty, but she only expected Moreno said. tian Mosqueda, Jon Peacock, D.A. around 100 voters. On the other hand, students Phillips, Will Ranos, Kanika Sieng, Marianne Greenwood, 70, a community volunteer, said, like Allen Aiken, a chemical en- Quiaira Terrell-White, Sylvanna “We’ve been here since 6 in the gineering student, said, “I woke Uribe and Becca Urrutia contribup at 6:40 a.m., being one of the uted to this report.
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5 enter Hall of Fame ASB looks to L.B. NAACP president, Chase officer, community volunteer, educator and businessman inducted. By Brittany Lieberman Editor in Chief Five Long Beach community leaders were inducted to LBCC’s Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 31, in T1200. Robert Ellis and Naomi Rainey-Pierson, James Callahan and Maria and Donald Cochran were inducted. All five inductees had attended classes at LBCC as a stepping-stone to achieving their educational goals. The lights dimmed and rose for five separate slideshows, depicting each honoree’s personal struggles and career achievements. Board of Trustees Presi-
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dent Jeff Kellogg officiated each honoree’s induction. Callahan recalled walking through the LBCC halls for the first time. “A friend I was walking with said, ‘I don’t know what goes on here, but I think it’s important,’ and it is. LBCC is blessed with a cadre of administration and employees geared to help students succeed.” Cochran said the first thing he did after retirement was enroll in a fitness class at LBCC. “There are great professors here and I thank the college for all it has done for me,” Cochran said. He met his wife Maria at LBCC. In their speeches, Don and Maria, who have been married for 48 years, said they couldn’t have achieved as much without the other. Ellis spent 37 years working for the Long Beach Unified School District, from 1950-1987. He began as an English teacher at Jordan High School before becoming the principal of Fremont Elementary School, Newcomb
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School, Catalina Schools, Hughes Jr. High School, Wilson High School and Long Beach Poly High School. Ellis said, “I challenge President Eloy Oakley and employees to continue guiding students on their path to success.” Rainy-Pierson now serves the community as a member of the St. Mary’s Medical Center Board of Trustees, the Long Beach Cancer League and the LBCC Board of Governors and has received numerous awards for her philanthropic efforts in the Long Beach community. Rainy-Pierson got a job through the LBCC nursing program, where she met her late husband, Paul Pierson. “LBCC has the best nursing program in the world. It teaches compassion, embraces diversity and provides amazing healthcare,” Rainy-Pierson said. Oakley said the select few were chosen “as examples of leaders and role models for all those associated with LBCC.”
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Cabinet hopes to gain a better understanding of the LBCC population. By Andre Barajas Staff Writer
Student Life coordinator Maya Cardenas started the ASB Cabinet meeting on Friday, Nov, 7, by reminding the members that they must re-apply for their position by Nov., at 15, 10 a.m. The timeframe is an open window for students to apply for the positions available on the LBCC Cabinet. The application is available in the office of Student Life and interviews will be Friday, Nov. 21. Maya also mentioned that oneyear terms will be something that the ASB is looking into for future terms. The ASB is working on administering a survey for the LBCC student body. The Cabinet debated on what questions should be on the survey including race, age, marital status and religious views. ASB vice president Lauren Ho requested that the survey include sexual preference and gender. The final version of the survey was not finished, however, ASB
President Lokilani Hunt requested that the Cabinet utilize its time to compose a final version of the survey and extended a decision to be made by the next meeting. Furthermore, the Cabinet has been putting together a cram study session event for students, which would be during finals week. A motion was made to have the cram session a week before finals week. The final decision was made to have the LAC cram session on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 6- 11:30 p.m. The California Conference for Equality and Justice Lunch was the next topic that Cardenas advised be put on the ASB webpage to raise funds sooner than usual. The conference is a human relations organization dedicated to confronting bias, bigotry and racism through education, conflict resolution and advocacy. The conference lunch will be in the Convention Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 19, and the Cabinet approved funding to attend. An amendment also was made to the ASB Constitution pertaining to the attendance of Cabinet members. The absences will be tallied, where two late occasions equal an absence.
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Eleven homecoming king and queen candidates campaigned for votes on the PCC Lawn on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Candidates handed out free pizza to students, participated in a hot dog eating and root beer float drinking contest and a game of tug of war. Derek Oriee, homecoming activities adviser, said it’s important to harness school spirit. “We have a nationally ranked football team and an overall positive at-
mosphere at the college. Students might as well enjoy and participate in the activities.” Chris Doyle, 22, a psychology major, cast his vote in the afternoon. “It’s fun to participate in these kind of things,” Doyle said. Student Rep. of Legislative Affairs Alejandro Lomeli said, “So many people come to school just for classes, but they can have fun at the same time. Things like Homecoming help create community.” SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 12
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public trans set up,” Haan said. The Viking Shuttle provides a free ride to students with a CSC sticker who need to go back and forth between the LAC and PCC. The Long Beach Transit sysBy Brittany Lieberman tem gives $25 off a month pass to Editor in Chief LBCC students, and both campuses provide bicycle racks for While the debate on what students to lock their bicycles to. causes climate change continues, Geology Professor Kim Hatch LBCC experts from the sciences suggests using re-usable waterdepartment share tips to curb stubottles, coffee cups and utensils. dents and employees carbon foot“When printing or copying print while on campus. use the front and back of the paGeology Professor Doug Britper. Think about your college ton, said, “Recycling, not littermajor and in what ways it could ing and driving less are all good make a positive change for the things. But to planet and u n d e r s t a n d “Think about your college makeep inwhy we do that, jor and in what ways it could formed people need the make a positive change for the on to get out into facts about nature, and see planet,” climate the outdoors Kim Hatch c h a n g e themselves. Exgeology professor by selectperience why ing trustwe do these worthy sources information.” things.” Hatch also suggests sharing Astronomy Professor Shimtextbooks with classmates or onee Kadakia said, “Don’t waste check out your textbook in the lifood. It takes a lot of water to probrary and to think of “staycations” duce the food we eat. Utilize the rather than trips that require lots trash cans on campus instead of of driving or flying. throwing trash on the ground.” Environmental science proKadakia said recycling bins are fessor Nigel Hancock said, “It scattered throughout the campus, would be nice if we reused plates and trash cans are everywhere. and flatware in the cafeteria. UnPhysical Science Professor fortunately, I am told, so many Joann Haan suggests to avoid students steal stuff that single use driving far for purchases and to is the only way to go.” buy locally instead. “Ride a bike The science department is or use the public transportation located in the D Building on the system. Long Beach has a great LAC.
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School renamed for past librarian
By Kimberly Belcher Staff Writer
The Long Beach Unified District School Board has voted in favor of renaming Peter Burnett Elementary to Bobbie Smith Elementary after the former LBCC librarian of 22 years and Long Beach Unified School District board President. “Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that one day there would be a school named after me,” Smith said in reaction to the news. In 1970, Smith became the first African-American librarian hired at LBCC. From then on, she has been in the college’s growth and history. Smith said, “My motto as a librarian is this. You may ask any question, we may not know the answer, but we do know how to find the answer.” Her goal was to help students in the Library and throughout the campus, also becoming the African-American president of the Academic Senate at LBCC. Students are finding the school naming a great accomplishment for the urban culture in Long Beach. Toni Colon, 21, a business economics major, said, “I’m all for any change if it means we can get more of our people in
these positions.” Smith served her last 10 years at LBCC as coordinator of librarians before retiring in 1992 to fully commit to her role as president of the LBUSD Board of Education. She was elected to four terms and served for 16 years. She led the district to become the best large urban district in the nation, winning the Eli Broad Prize of $500,000 for student scholarships in the area. Smith is retired, but is still active in the commu- Bobbie Smith nity by advising on the California Librarian Black Caucus. She calls it “fate,” saying that she never even thought about being a librarian. “It just shows that God places people and things in your path for a reason. You may not know what it’s for, but he definitely does and it can truly be amazing.” The official renaming ceremony will be at Bobbie Smith Elementary on Monday, Dec. 8. “I welcome everyone to join in the celebration,” Smith said.
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Student puts finshing touches on art project next to the P Building.
Club members show off their artisitc capabilites during the once-a-semester event. Ashley Demuth, 22, nursing major, and president of Young Poets Society, works on the “Leafless Tree” with former president Felipe Mora Vera.
Poets leave their mark in chalk
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Artist contributes to the creative porject that demonstrates the club’s talent.
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‘Cheerleaders’ provide many laughs By Tyisha Ali Staff Writer
The audience rates “7 Redneck Cheerleaders,” presented by the LBCC theater arts program, as a really good time. The play is surely a comedy that will leave you laughing, thinking of odd angels and showing your spirit fingers. The cast did an amazing job rotating from character to character without confusing lines or the audience. They didn’t hesitate or stumble, which brings an amazing flow and lots of giggles. The language in this play is vulgar, but hilarious and the jokes within the play are raunchy. “Cheerleaders” is presented in an intimate space where the cast greets the audience wrapped around three angles of the stage. The title of the play lets the audience know that some chaos will occur, but no one is ready for the
chaos that this “congregation of misfits” brings. The lead of the play, Ben, played by Alex Pait, sees so much mayhem, drugs, drinking and plenty of untimely deaths. All of that will leave you laughing and wanting to see what happens next. The light and production team did an amazing job. The stage lighting used created a dramatic effect to the climax of the play and made every moment comical moment shine. Lindsey Logan, 19, a theater major, said, “Oh my god, please come to this play with an open mind, prepared to be offended and laugh at every joke you have ever heard.” The play will be presented Nov. 13-16, Thursday- Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and tickets may be purchased at lbcc. edu/tdf or by telephone to Theater Mania at 1 (800) 811-4111.
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Tyisha Ali/Viking ACTION: Director Gregory Mortensen encourages the cast to bring more emotion to the play as the stage crew listens during rehearsal of “7 Redneck Cheerleaders.”
Musicians link talents By Darel James Staff Writer Musical Soul Artists Piwai and Nasambu Barasa will be performing this Saturday Nov.15 at the Manazar Gamboa Community Theater in Long Beach, Ca. The event is free and will be presented by Music Untold, a Long Beach based non-profit arts education organization that helps promotes education, performance, and community opportunities in the arts. Piwai, a singer, songwriter and musician native to Zimbabwe has perused her ambitions in music since the early age of 10, finishing her first song at 13. She has also trained under percussionists Yagbe Onilu and Butch Haynes. Touching on genres such as Jazz, Blues and Samwell Favela/Viking TRADITION: The LBCC Veterans Club honors the tradition of the oldest veteran cutting and serving cake to the youngest veteran on Thursday, Nov. 6. in the Nordic Lounge. John McCall, left and oldest member Mark Banasiewicz share the tradition.
Veterans enjoy traditional cake By Brittany Lieberman Editor in Chief
The Veterans Club handed out cake and coffee to students in LAC’s Nordic Lounge, Thursday, Nov. 6, in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans Day was on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The college chose to recognize the national holiday on Monday, Nov. 10. No classes were held that day. Gus Orozco, 28, a geography major and representative of LAC cultural affairs, said, “The oldest member cutting and serving a slice of cake to the youngest member is a military tradition that honors all those who served.” The oldest member of the club, Mark Banasiewicz, 52, a
data entry major, joined the military in 1980 , and plans to retire next May. Banasiewicz said, “The club is a social thing, something to do besides work or school. We go hiking and bowling and attend events.” Banasiewicz is also the club’s representative in the student senate. Amanda Ishii, 24, a nursing major and club member said, “Being a member of the military is empowering. It’s a very welcoming society that makes you feel part of the community.” The club will host a car wash on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Carson and Clark Avenue. Presale tickets are $4 from the club and $5 on the day of the event.
Reggae, Piwai’s vocal and instrumental work has been showcased in both the United States and her home Zimbabwe. Aside from her musical endeavors Piwai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, a Minor in Chemistry and a Master’s of Science in Analytical Chemistry. Nasambu Barasa, who holds dual citizenship in both the U.S and her home of Kenya has performed in 3 continents. She is the founder of The Mystic Nomads, a Los Angeles based afro-soul band styled in Jazz, Reggae, African and Latin sound genres. Like Piwai, Nasambu sings, writes, dances and is proficient in Musical instruments such as the acoustic guitar and drum. She has recorded live in California alongside her band and has been featured on live radio sta-
tions in her hometown of Kenya and areas of East Africa. Nasambu was also interviewed by reporter, Nnamdi Moweta for BBC Africa during her tour in Kenya of 2014. Both artist will perform alongside each other showcasing their poetry and acoustic rhythms for locals and visitors of the Long Beach Area. The event is free and will take place Saturday, Nov.15 at the Manazar Gamboa Community Theater at 2:00pm. John Malvuex, Concert promoter and arts presenter for Music Untold said, “The show in a way is a hybrid of theatre and a concert. It’s a unique collaboration of both artist.” For more information feel free to contact promoter John Malvuex at 562-436-4352 or visit musicuntold.com.
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Vikings snap losing streak, win 33-27 A late rally keep playoff hopes alive over Citrus.
D.A. Phillips/Viking RUNNING WILD: LBCC freshman running back Anterio Bateman runs in a 69-yard touchdown against Citrus College in the first quarter of their game on Saturday, Nov. 8. Bateman finished the game with 26 carries for 178 yards and one touchdown in the Vikings’ 33-27 win.
linebacker Josh Thomas. The Vikings squandered good field position, as Solis missed a 36-yard field goal, keeping the game locked at 27 into the fourth quarter. Solis later missed anothBy D.A. Phillips er field in the fourth quarter from Contributing Writer 23 yards this time wide left, giving Citrus hope in a possible upset Despite losing their last two with just under 11 minutes left in games, the Vikings’ football team the game. kept its playoff hopes alive with a The Viking defense forced the 33-27 victory against the Citrus Owls to another three and out, Owls on Saturday, Nov. 8. getting the ball back with just unLBCC scored first on its secder 10 minutes left in the game. ond drive of the game on a 22LBCC used eight plays to get into yard field goal by Alfredo Solis, the end zone with a 3-yard run by putting the ViDarren kings up, 3-0. ““This is a personal game against Johnson. On the en- (El Camino) a heated rival.” The exsuing kickoff, tra point Justin Martin of by Solis -Brett Peabody Citrus returned LBCC football coach s a i l e d the kick return wide, for a 99-yard touchdown, giving giving LBCC a 33-27 lead. the Owls a 7-3 lead, Martin said, Anterio Bateman ran for 178 “I saw a wide open whole and I yards on 26 carries and Johnson just had to go. I know I am faster had 114 yards on 21 carries. They than everyone on the field.” both score one touchdown. JerOn the Vikings’ third possesemy Villa led LBCC with seven sion of the game, running back receptions and 78 yards. Anterio Bateman burst through With the victory, the Vikings the Citrus defense untouched to improved to 7-2 on the seathe end zone for 69 yards on LBson with a 3-2 record in conferCC’s first play on the drive, giving ence play. the Vikes the lead back, 10-7. LBCC plays El Camino in LBCC tied the game, 27-27, their final regular season game on their first drive of the second at 6 p.m... Saturday, Nov. 15, in half, settling for a 27-yard field Veterans Stadium. The “Battle for goal by Solis. the War Axe” will coincide with On a 4th and 9 late in the fourth Homecoming. LBCC Coach Brett quarter, the Owls attempted a fake Peabody said, punt, but were stopped by Viking
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Water polo playoff run continues Men’s and women’s water polo teams are poised for tournament gold.
Darel James/Viking GOING UP: Freshman middle blocker Chanel Brown attempts to spike the ball against L.A. Harbor on the LAC, Wednesday, Nov.5. Brown finished the game with a game-high of 15 kills.
Vikes sweep Harbor By Darel James Staff Writer
A 3-0 sweep by the LBCC women’s volleyball team over Los Angeles Harbor earned the Vikings another conference win, Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Vikings maintained a strong dominance, holding their ground throughout each match with balanced movement across the court. Freshman setter, Selesitina Felise said, “I feel the team chemistry worked very well tonight. Everyone played their position.” The Vikings won 25-11, 25-16, 25-11. The win was the Viking’s sec-
ond victory against Harbor after previously defeatingthe Seahawks in their first conference match Friday, Oct. 8, with a score of 2517, 25-18, 25-10. LBCC coach Trisha Marx, in her first season as the Viking leader said, “Right now were in a good place, we have a good team mentality and bond which is helping us play really well”. The team now has a 6-4 conference and 9-10 overall record. Freshman middle blocker Chanel Brown, who finished the game with 15 kills, said, “This is a good win that should boost us before playing El Camino. I’m also looking forward to
playing Cerritos again this season.” Brown isn’t the only one who shares the same thoughts regarding the season. Marx said she is also looking forward to competing against Cerritos again after their previous lost to the Falcons ended ,3-2, on Oct. 22. “Cerritos has a very good team this season, they’ve come out with little bit of a powerhouse. It would be nice for use to go up against them again.” said Marx The Vikings hit the road on Friday, Nov.14, at 6 p.m. as they take on rival Cerritos. The game will mark the Viking’s final road game.
knew we were the best team in the tournament and the only way we’d lose is if we beat ourselves.” In the opening game of the tournament, the women’s team displayed effective defensive prowess as the Vikings easily defeated El Camino, 5-1. By Richard Mejia Freshman attacker Peyton Managing Editor Ballard said, “We felt really good After mixed results at the following that first victory and we South Coast Conference regional really thought we could continue to carry that cohesion into the tournament on Saturday, Nov. 8, the LBCC second game.” In the following game, the women’s and men’s water polo Viking defense crumbled as the teams managed to qualify for the Southern California regional team suffered its first defeat of the tourc h a mp i o n nament, “We’re determined going into ships. 10-7, to The top- regionals and we know we have C h a f f e y. ranked men’s team secured the talent and ability to beat every In the final game, a first-round team there.” the team bye as it fin-Peyton Ballard managed ished with Freshman attacker to defeat a conference-best 7-0 record. The Vikings Cerritos, 13-6, to finish third in completely dominated the tour- the conference and also to secure nament in route to their 13th con- their spot in the Southern California regional tournament. ference championship. Ballard said, “We’re deterIn their first tournament game, the Vikings defeated Chaf- mined going into regionals and fey, 22-4, and followed that up we know we have the talent and with another impressive offensive ability to beat every team there.” Both teams play again in the showing as they defeated Mt. San Antonio, 19-2, in the champion- Southern California regional championships at Citrus College ship final. LBCC sophomore defend- on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, er Blake Grove said, “We always Nov. 15.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION WINTER REGISTRATION Nov. 17–Dec. 28 Deadline for payment: Dec. 29 Classes Begin: Jan. 5 Winter Session Ends: Feb. 7 Current LBCC students, high school and university students who want to advance faster toward graduation or anyone seeking to improve their career opportunities and skills are welcome to enroll. Students who are U.S. veterans are also encouraged to enroll to avoid any disruption in receiving veteran benefits. Open online registration will take place between Nov. 17 and Dec. 28 for the five-week session that will feature subjects such as social sciences, health, business, child development, mathematics, economics and more. For application and registration instructions for Winter classes, go to LBCC.edu or call (562) 938-4353. Scholarships Deadline to apply for scholarships is Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. for the 2015-2016 academic school year. The scholarship office on LAC is in A1001. For more information and details, call (562) 938-4766.
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2014 Homecoming Nov. 13 at LAC - elections will be from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Then from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. The Homecoming rally will be in front of the A Building from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Vets Stadium starting at 3 p.m.Tailgate Blood Drive Free T- shirt. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org Sponsor Code: LBCCC. All participants will recieve a buy one get one free offer to a 2014 USC Trojans football game, 2 complimentary tickets to the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live and $5 coupon for Acapulco restraunts. (Id is required) OPEN MIC NIGHT - Nov. 14 7-9 p.m. LAC P104. Sign-ups start at 6:45. “7 Redneck Cheerleders” A play by Louis Jacobs directed by Gregory Mortensen will be showing Nov. 13-16. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. LAC Studio Theatre H103. No one under 17 admitted* Journalism Day Tuesday, Nov. 18 in P110 8:15-9:45 a.m., Ruben Vives, Pulitzer Prize winner of the L.A. Times 10:30 a.m.-noon: John Grossi, editor and publisher of Long Beach 908 1-2:30 p.m.- Gigi Graciette, Fox 11 News field reporter, and Sean Williams, Hyundai America social-media director 3-4:30 p.m.-Javier Mendoza, Southern Calif. Gas Co. public relations manager 5:15-6:45 p.m.-Jeff Gritchen, photojournalist for the Orange County and Long Beach Registers
Military care packages Operation gratitude drop off point: Veterans service office E Building basement.
Fall dance-Nov. 21-22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets available online lbcc.edu/tdf
Habitat for Humanity Nov. 14: Members from the Veterans Club will be showing up onsite and helping construct a fellow veterans’ home. Car wash Nov. 16 LBCC Veterans Club will be sponsoring a car wash at LAC from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Funds will be used for future veteran events. Presale tickets are $4 and day-of tickets are $5 Cal State Long Beach Tours Nov. 21 from 11 a.m.-2:30
p.m. The veterans service office will be orginazing a tour of CSULB. WORKSHOPS
Road to teaching conference: Saturday, Nov. 22 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Ana College. Late registration Nov. 14 (postmarked) $20 On-site registration (based on available space) $25 For more information, call (714) 564-6352. SPORTS Men’s soccer Friday, Nov. 14, vs. Pasadena at 3 p.m. Men’s basketball Saturday, Nov. 15, vs. Imperial Valley at 4 p.m. Football Saturday, Nov. 15, vs. El Camino at 6 p.m. Women’s volleyball Wednesday, Nov. 19, vs. East L.A. at 6 p.m. Women’s basketball Tuesday, Nov. 25, vs. Chaffey at 6 p.m.
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COMMENTARIES
Cal State student remembers Prop. 45 would have her 6 years at LBCC fondly helped health care By Katie Cortez Viking Alumna I am one of the few LBCC students who has spent an obnoxious amount of time here and still managed to transfer to a higher university. It took me a long time, six years to be exact, to figure out who or what I wanted to be, and that’s ok. Last May, I couldn’t wait to get out of LBCC. I had graduation on the brain 24/7 and was so excited to finally move on. But in the short time at Cal State Long
Beach, I’ve realized how much I took for granted while I was a Viking. Cheaper tuition and parking aside, I've missed the luxury of being able to walk from the parking structure to the K Building in 15 minutes. I've missed the guys who play Yu-Gi-Oh in the food court at all hours of the day. Most of all, I've missed my friends and professors who've pushed me to do the best I could to move forward. I know a lot of people look down on those of us who have been at a community college for more than two years, but if I've learned anything in my transition to a 4-year school, it's this: Don't be ashamed of where you came from.
LBCC has taught me so many things about life, school and friendships and it will always have a special place in my heart because of that. When I attended LBCC, I was always hesitant to tell someone new that I was at a Community College. I was always told that being here for more than two years wasn't something to be proud of. But now whenever I meet someone new, I stumble on the acronym "Cal State Long Beach" because the first thing that wants to come out is "LBCC." Even now that my first semester there is almost over, I still can't find it in me to call myself a '49er. I will always be a Viking.
EDITORIAL
Counselors need help
Today more than ever, we have more Community College students than usual, therefore the systematic process in which to enroll in school can be a bit frustrating and terrifying. Plenty of things can and usually will go wrong when dealing with this type of over-populated system. Counselors however have it the worst. Not only do they try to meet with every single enrolled student on campus, but they are unrealistically expected to remember and know every different student’s information. Give me a break or better yet give the counselors a break. They do the best they can with a packed campus of hungry students eager to learn. Yes, sometimes their process in which they decide to program things may be slightly unorthodox, but who are we to judge when they have a duty to ultimately help us out in the long run by getting us the necessary classes
we need to take to transfer as fast as possible. To be honest, students can do a lot more on their part to speed up the process. For example, students can make appointments online at home so they don’t have to endure the long wait in line and lingering spare bodies that are slowly but surely getting packed like sardines in the A Building. Signing up in the comfort of your own home sounds like a much better choice. Another way to better assist your counselor is to have a general idea of the classes you have already taken. The step is important in so many ways because we all know the worst thing you can do is double take a class or take a class that is not prudent to your transcript. Knowing the classes you’ve already taken will also give you better knowledge in knowing what classes you need to take next. Being organized and keeping track of your units and course
outlines can have a major impact on how fast and easy you can finish all your classes at LBCC. So inevitably it is up to the student more than the counselor when it comes down to getting your information tracked down and tied into you graduating and transferring to a university. On the flip side, however, we see plenty of ways the counseling system can be improved and updated. For example, a better automated online system where students can update and upload personal information when applicable would do wonders and probably relieve a lot of the chaos from the counseling office. Overall, the main purpose of our rigorous school days is to make good experiences a wellknown factor when it comes down to the counseling office. This may be a long shot in the dark but I believe it’s definitely possible especially when students and staff work together, not against each other.
Approval would have regulated future price hikes.
surance costs by requiring any future price increases to be approved by the California state commissioner. The proposition was said to be an attempt to prevent insurance By Andre Barajas companies from taking advantage Staff Writer of the increased demand for the product. It’s a little Although we should still entoo late … courage profitable innovation, we but just to be can’t be forced into a system that clear. controls pricing. Critics of I believe that since we all are Proposition required to have health insur45 accuse the ance by the government, then it is government of lacking the power more rational for them to control. to control health insurance preEventually it all came down to mium rates. the question of whether the state It’s true that all commissioner this new health- Although we should still should have such care legislation is encourage profitable power over everyregulating profits body. I don’t agree and causing med- innovation, we can’t with so much powical organizations be forced into a system er being granted to to leave the indusone commissioner. that controls pricing. try. I voted yes on Cheap health care would be the proposition simply because nice, but it can’t be ignored that we have already witnessed a sysAmerica has been the leading extem like this succeed in the past ample in healthcare providers and with auto insurance. Companies’ that profit sparks innovation. price gouging people is unethical The proposition would have and this proposition could have given the California government regulated these problems. the power to regulate health in-
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Supporters pull for Homecoming king candidate Grant Cook and queen nominee Atenas Medina at the PCC Lawn on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Clubs clash during Homecoming rally Photos By William Martin
Ole came out to support Homecoming queen nominee Heather Wilson
Boots were laced up tight for the Homecoming rally competitions.
Grant Cook gets a grip prior to the whistle blow.
High fives were seen all around as The Order of Tong International club win both the men‘s and women’s tug of war intramural championships.
Homecoming candidate Dale Reed, second from right, teams up with members of the Anime club at the tug of war competition.