October 5, 2017 • Volume 91 • Issue 3 • Published since 1927
‘SENSELESS AND CRUEL’
Southern California hit hard in worst shooting in modern U.S. history — News, page 2 — Opinion, page 6
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Vikings remember player killed in car accident
LBCC prepares for statewide earthquake drill New building at the PCC receives robotic recognition Planetarium provides different angles on solar eclipse
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— Sports, page 7
— News, page 3
— News, page 3
— Citystyle, page 4
NEWS
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OCTOBER 5, 2017
MEMORIAL: Students lit candles for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas during a vigil at USC at the University Religious Center, Monday, Oct. 2. The massacre has been labeled as the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, a title formerly held by the Pulse nightclub shooting just 16 months earlier.
Region reflects on Vegas massacre Story by Amanda Rodriguez Editor in Chief @arodmandy Photo by Joshua Miller Design Editor @joshua_miller8 USC hosted a candlelight vigil on Monday night to remember the 59 lives lost and over 500 people injured at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. Senior associate Dean of Religious life, Jim Burklo, began the vigil by saying, “Pay attention to our ability to come together during times
like this and take action. This is an atmosphere where people can open up instead of letting feelings and emotions bottle up.” There was a brief moment of silence before students began their prayers. Burklo encouraged everyone at the vigil to introduce themselves to someone they did not know and ask them what their reason for attending was. Many students said they were looking for an outlet to help them process what had happened. “I am glad to see our community coming together in times like this,” Tanya Rodriguez, 32, nursing major, said. “I’d
hope a tragedy like that would never happen at LBCC, but it’s really hard to predict or even prevent events like that happening. The only thing we can do is stay united no matter what.” On top of the Sunday night shooting, USC had it’s own scare on Monday morning when LAPD responded to a potential active shooter on campus. Turning out to be a false alarm, it did raise concern for students and employees as they went on lockdown for about an hour and took the proper precautions of barricading classroom doors.
Joe Bazyouros, director of music at USC Catholic Center, said, “It’s necessary for the community to have a place to go if they feel the need to go somewhere to pray or just talk about whatever they have going on.” After the vigil, handouts were provided to students on how to manage distress Elizabeth Shimada, 20, double major in sociology and social psychology, said, “I feel like there’s been a lot of tragedy going on in the world and I feel really helpless. The only thing I can really do is pray.”
It could happen anywhere. ” Other students are using different coping mechanisms to handle the news of the shooting. Tim Hokanson, 19, a biology major, said, “I’m just writing in my journal, getting to come to reality that it happened.” Hokanson said of friends and relatives at the event, “I have one, who attended the event, but they’re OK.” The American Psychological Association recommends that people distressed by the recent disasters should “take a news break. Watching endless replays of footage from the disasters can make your stress even greater.” In addition, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that to cope with trauma, patients should “identify sources of support including family and
friends.” Those working with people affected by trauma should “encourage talking about their experiences and feelings with friends, family or other support networks.” Adrianna Barbosa, 23, a communications major, said, “I actually watched it last night and I stayed up to see what happened. It’s heartbreaking because I go to Las Vegas a lot. I go to a lot of concerts and (when I’m there) it just makes me think, ‘Wow, there are a lot of people.’” In an email sent by President Romali, she wrote, “I offer my thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the Las Vegas shooting yesterday evening. This devastating tragedy can have a far reaching impact on our Viking community. Our hearts go out to the victims who have lost their lives and those who were injured by this sense-
less and cruel act.” Romali added, “If you see something that is alarming, please report it.” The LBCC Campus Security Office number is 562-938-4807. If police assistance is need, call 911. LBCC’s Student Health Services offers “Wellness Workshops” for mental and emotional health throughout the semester every other Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The next workshop, held on Oct. 11, will discuss “improving your self-esteem.” The following workshops will cover substance misuse awareness, stress management, holiday blues, and the art of wellness, and are held at PCC in the Student Union, room 102G.
LBCC students react to mass shooting Story by Hannah Robison and Gabby Castro Viking Staff @HannahLBCC @ThatGabbyGabby
Students and employees are trying to cope with the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 1. In a string of tragedies that have occurred in the beginning of the Fall semester, including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the earthquake in Mexico, the shooting in Las Vegas is the newest trauma to affect a large amount of students and employees. “I just heard about it a couple of hours ago in my first class,” Evelyn Garcia, 24, an undeclared major, said. “It’s pretty insane.
OCTOBER 5, 2017
NEWS
Robot opens new PCC buildings
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Story by Maila Bringas Viking Staff @ItsMsBee Photo by Osbiel Montano Viking Staff @osbielmontano A cutting edge, student-made robot capped off the festivities during the grand opening of the QQ and RR Buildings at the PCC on Wednesday, Oct. 4 by performing the ceremonial ribbon cutting. “It’s beautiful. There’s more attention grabbing to the people,” said Carolina Alarcon, 19, a human services major. “And it’s like the talk of the town, so hopefully it’ll bring more students here.” The work created new instructional space to serve the electrical technology program and a remodeled Lifetime Learning Center, which was formerly known as Senior Center. Construction started in Spring 2016 for the 32,121-square foot facility with a budget of $11.9 million. Vice President of Administrative Services Ann-Marie Gabel started by introducing Trustees Jeff Kellogg, Doug Otto, Vivian Malauulu and Sunny Zia, along with President Reagan Romali. The main function of creating the building was to provide expansion for the electrical program, which used to be based at the LAC. Associate Dean of the School of Career Technical Education David Gonzales said he hopes the new equipment will help the students succeed in their careers: “We have seven electrical classrooms and a specialized robotics lab.” Gonzales also said LBCC will be the first Community College program in the region with a dedicated building and lighting automation laboratory.
CUTTING TO THE FUTURE: College officials hold a ribbon as a student-made robot from the robotics program in the Electrical Department saws through the banner at a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The new building will also include the large Dyer Hall and state-of-the-art classrooms. Romali said, “We would like to say to our community, if you want to continue to grow and learn and expand your mind and horizons, we have a place for you at the Lifetime Learning Center.” Head of the electrical department Scott Fraser said he is excited about the improve-
ment of the technology in both buildings: “The ability to bring this technology together, it’s a facility well beyond we had at LAC.” The new buildings will allow students to finish the program a lot quicker than before. “One of our big goals is for our students to be able to come here on Friday and Saturday all day and do our whole program in 2 ½ years,” Fraser said.
Also in attendance was Bob Sheppard of the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, which is known for its power systems and curriculum-approved standards. LBCC is the only college program “out there in the world, which will provide these technicians with the skills they need to succeed in this industry.”
LBCC to join Great ShakeOut on Oct. 19 Story by Hannah Robison Viking Staff @hannahlbcc
To help students, teachers, facility, and staff prepare for “The Big One,” LBCC will participate in the Great California ShakeOut at 10:19 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Great ShakeOut is an annual earthquake drill for schools around California to practice earthquake safety. Teachers are encouraged to participate with their students in class by holding a 1-minute drill in class with a short discussion about earthquake safety afterward. Teachers have been given ShakeOut guides as well as a link to a drill broadcast to simulate what to do in an actual earth-
quake. Immediately after the drill, evacuation drills will be conducted in Buildings AA, BB, DD, EE, QQ and RR at the PCC and in Buildings C, D and M at the LAC. Students recognized the importance of the drill. Sierra Clark, 18, an undeclared major, said, “California has been known to have earthquakes in the past. An earthquake can happen at any point in time and I think less people would be injured, distraught or scared if they’ve already prepared for the event.” LBCC also will be testing its emergency notification system during the drill by sending emails and text messages. In an email sent by LBCC communications, participants in the drill are instructed to use the “Drop, Cover and Hold On”
method by dropping to the ground, finding cover under a strong table or desk or covering their neck with their arms and holding on to shelter. If no table or desk is available, students and teachers should crawl to in an inside corner of the room after dropping to the ground, then cover their head and neck with their arms and hands. People in laboratories are instructed to move away from their lab table as well as other hazardous materials and glass. They should follow the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” method, but drop to the ground next to a wall while covering their head and neck. Darick Chhoy, 18, a nursing major, added, “Everybody always says there’s going to be a big earthquake, so what if it happens for real and no one knows what to do?”
Students also expressed their appreciation to practice for an earthquake. Monique Sayh, 17, a pharmaceutical science major, said, “I personally feel reassured when I am familiar with what I need to do in the case of an emergency. ” Professors are also preparing for the earthquake drill. Jeff Wheeler, an English professor, said, “It is always useful to encourage students to think about their surroundings. Where are the emergency exits? What might be potentially dangerous in the room? What might fall off the walls or the ceiling? Where are the windows? Where might the safest spots be? As far as I’m concerned, the Great ShakeOut is an opportunity to think critically about our surroundings, to think about a space that we occupy without thinking about.”
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CITYSTYLE
October 5, 2017
Homecoming volunteers welcomed for Oct. 28 Queen and king candidates to rally before big game. Story by Irene Brizuela Viking Writer @dear_irene
DOME’S VIEW: Students wait as the teachers, in the upper right corner, sets up the projector before astronomy program.
Sky-gazers study eclipse Astronomy profs offer closer look at the sun and moon and their impact. Story and photo by Maila bringas Viking Editor @ItsMsBee The Planetarium at LBCC hosted another event about The Great American Eclipse of 2017. For the first time in almost 40 years, the U.S. has finally witnessed another total
solar eclipse on Aug. 21. In this event, Assistant astronomy professor Loredana Vetere gave a quick lecture of how the eclipse is formed. “We usually only hear it from the news,” Vetere explains. “We talk about how it happens, explain how they work during the totality and why they do happen.” About 30 people attended the discussion and display, with the projection of various angles otherwise not seen by the naked eye. “I wanted to mainly see it through the planetarium,” said astrophysics major, Thomas Ascheri, 18.
“I’ve watched part of it (in person), but the projector makes it bigger.” Along with astronomy professor Amy Fredericks, they not only showed an example of a previous eclipse. The teachers also demonstrated how the planetarium dome worked and what it featured. Such as examples included being able to move time forward and looking at the pretend night sky from previous, present and future nights. Information about presentations and other information is available by contacting the Physical Sciences Department offices on 3rd floor of Building D.
Kyle the rooster dies in Garden Story by Garrett Holt Viking Editor @gholt567
The Horticulture Garden at PCC is a place where students hang out and do homework and it has six chickens living in the garden and it had one rooster named Kyle. He died in June while students and employees were on vacation. Brian Hastie, who has been working at PCC for about 19 years as a vocational instructional technician in horticulture, said, on Sept 25, “Kyle was an awesome rooster that was here on campus for quite a few years. He was very gentle with people, but also a good protector for the hens.” Hastie also said Kyle about died at about age 7, the average lifespan for a rooster and he did not know the cause of death.
Photo courtesy of lbcc horticulture’s facebook page PCC MAINSTAY: Kyle, age 7, was a rooster in the Horticulture Garden who died in June, apparently of natural causes.
Homecoming, LBCC’s biggest social event of the Fall semester, is planned for Saturday, Oct. 28, with the tailgate starting at 3 p.m. before the Viking football team plays Los Angeles Harbor at 6 p.m. in Veterans Stadium at LAC. Associated Student Body leaders are looking for volunteers. If students join the committee, duties include to setup and breakdown of booths, working on booths, planning and implementing the Homecoming rallies. The committee is also in charge of the tailgate and halftime show for the Homecoming, as well as facilitating court elections. Vanessa Macias, 23, a business major, said Monday, Sept. 25, “I didn’t know anyone could be part of the Homecoming committee. I’ll look into joining. It seems like a fun and unique experience to be part of the college Homecoming.” The elected Homecoming queen and king each will be awarded a $100 scholarship, in addition to being invited to act as “Ambassadors of Student Life” at future events on campus. The royal candidates will be introduced at two rallies and students will have a chance to vote for queen and king during the rallies from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3-6 p.m. The rallies are scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the PCC and Thursday, Oct. 26, at LAC. The royal court will be introduced during halftime of the football game Oct. 28. Associated Student Body activities adviser Derek Oriee wrote in an email, “Volunteers are needed for rallies, tailgate and Homecoming show.” The committee meets every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Valhalla Room on the second floor of the College Center in the E Building at LAC. Further details may be obtained from Oriee at (562) 938-3088 or to doriee@lbcc. edu.
OCTOBER 5, 2017
CITYSTYLE
Trees, desert, flowers on display in LB
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Story and photo by randi linke Opinion Editor @randilinke A VIP reception was presented for the opening of “From Within” exhibition on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Art Exchange in Long Beach. The showing presented artists from LBCC. The “From Within” art exhibition is displayed in an art gallery in Downtown Long Beach. LBCC art teacher Brian Doan said students had “no ego, worked together and are all connected with a passion for art.” Before the opening, one of the speakers suggested the guests get autographs from the artists as it is quite possible that some of them may become famous. The gallery was filled with art-lovers community leaders and other artists. Outstanding pieces in a variety of mediums were shown. Students and visitors mingled with friends and family sharing their support and admiration for the artists. Individual stories were told in the art pieces. Artist Allen Houghton, who photographed a set of palm trees named “Day or Night, It’s Still Just a Tree.” The artist grew up in Long Beach surfing and skating. Double palm trees were
FROM WITHIN: Art-goers view a piece from an exhibition of LBCC students’ work in Downtown Long Beach.
transparency photos next to each other and appeared to be looking like a reflection of one another. Houghton said, “I feel palm trees are something that Southern Californians typically take for granted.” He said for him, when he sees palm trees, it reminds him of home. Photographer Jonah Coloma produced a black-and-white, 5-piece photograph set
using long exposure. The photos are dark, moody and together create one image. Coloma said he took the photos on a trip to Las Vegas and stopped halfway to capture the view. When Coloma is satisfied with an art piece, he said, “It’s like music. You can feel the rhythm in the photograph.” “Love in Bloom” was a photographed love story captured by student artist Joshua Miller.
The work of art was a double exposure photo with a girl covered in flowers looking off into the sunset. The girl shown is his girlfriend of five years, Reyanna Villarreal. Later, the photo became an anniversary gift to Miller’s girlfriend. The picture was captured in Westminster where he lived. Ironically, the day after the photo was taken, the flowering bush was destroyed.
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OPINION
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EDITORIAL
We can protest how we want to
We go to a college in a city where diversity is what makes up Long Beach. While many of us like to gather around the TV, it can be either at a bar, a friend’s house or the comfort of our own home, we all witness a powerful stand on our salute to the U.S. flag. Taking a knee definitely refers to us as a message saying, “Black lives matter. I stand with my country, but not with the president.” This is a movement. Players chose to stay in their lockers, and the famed Tom Brady of the New England Patriots instead locked arms with his teammates instead of taking a knee.
Players have been criticized and bashed by President Trump on social media for taking a knee. However, we don’t see any type of disrespect. The First Amendment declares, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The U.S. always has been a divided politically. But since the election of Trump,
the divide has grown greater. We don’t think it’s disrespectful to take a knee for the flag salute. Or quarterback Colin Kaepernik refusing to salute or stand for the flag. Clearly, the national anthem says, “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” This is the land of the free. This is American and we can protest however we may please. Instead of focusing on players taking a knee, we should focus on our communities’ safety.
COMMENTARY
OCTOBER 5, 2017
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Presence in moment of panic
Story by randi linke Opinion Editor @randilinke
It was about 10 p.m. Sunday night, Oct. 1. I was about to leave my parents’ house in Rancho Palos Verdes to go home in Long Beach when my friend told me she saw on Twitter that a shooting occurred at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival. Although I did not know much about the event, I Randi Linke knew my brother Dylan Linke was there. He told me about the country festival he was attending that weekend a few days before the shooting.
I rushed to my parents’ room who were already on the phone with him on speaker listening to him yell, “I’m fine, I’m fine, stop worrying about me.” It reminded me how often my parents or other parents hear those words from their children, but when occurrences like this happen, you really never know. My heart was beating fast and I saw tears running down my mom’s eyes thinking of all the thoughts that were rushing through her head of what could have happened. You could hear my brother running out of breath not answering anything my mom was saying other than yelling, “I’m fine.” He didn’t want to talk, but his presence through the phone was enough for my mom and he knew that. My mom kept saying, “Where are your friends? Are they fine too? Where are you going? Leave the concert now.” I heard him say, “Mom, it’s loud here I
can’t hear you. I’m fine.” I had to leave to go home, but an hour later I called my mom to ask how she was. She told me to go to sleep and she would talk to me tomorrow. “He’s at home now, I’m really upset,” she said. On Monday, I called my brother who said two of his friends had been shot. I knew them. They grew up in the South Bay with me and were close friends with my family. Luckily my brother was on the other side of the festival. How lucky he was. That is something I will forever be grateful for. I refuse to read anything regarding the shooting as curious as I am about the event. I don’t want to talk about it because the night of the shooting was scary enough. I can't even imagine what it was like for the friends and family who had their loved ones killed or hurt. This should never happen to anyone, it isn’t fair.
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SPORTS
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Vikes won’t kneel during anthem
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Players and coach give their opinion on the controversial NFL protest.
Story and photo by Osbiel montano Viking Staff @osbielmontano The recent comments by President Donald Trump regarding NFL players and their protests during the national anthem have caused a stir around the nation and the LBCC football team and coaches voiced their opinions Players in the NFL have been a taking a knee or demonstrating some other form of peaceful protest during the national anthem to raise awareness for the way minorities especially African Americans have been treated in America. Trump took exception to the protests and said “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b**** off the field right now. Out! He’s fired. He’s fired!’” Viking wide Receiver Marcus Moore says that the players are not doing it to disrespect the flag but instead it’s to open people’s eyes to what’s going on, “It’s not just kneeling to disrespect the flag, it’s to raise
WILL NOT KNEEL: Wide receiver Jabari Minix gives his opinion on the NFL’s protest for black lives.
awareness to what’s happening to black people but minorities period.” Moore and sophomore wide receiver Jabari Minix detailed some of the inequalities they have witnessed in today’s society against minorities. Moore said, “People can’t even walk down the street because of the color of their skin or how they look. That’s not cool. Everybody just wants to live on, the day-to-day loving each other.” Minix outlined the racial profiling black people have faced in this country: “If you look a certain way you’re subjected to
Team remembers fallen lineman Story by Adrian Arvizu Viking editor @adrian7192
A football lineman for the Vikings, Tim Johnson, had a heart and personality that will be missed on and off the field at LBCC after he died due to complications after a car accident Monday, Sept. 11. Johnson was hospitalized and underwent surgery on his pelvis and hip. An intestinal tear after surgery landed Johnson back into the hospital. He died Sunday, Sept. 17. Johnson, 20, was majoring in electrical engineering at LBCC. His father Chuck Johnson said, “I always knew he was a good kid, but when so many people reached out to us after we lost him I was very shocked.” The LBCC football team will wear his initials on the back of their helmets for the remainder of the season, starting with the win Saturday, Sept. 30. None of the players chose to speak to a reporter about their fallen teammate. Chuck Johnson said, “The young men on the team have been true gentlemen. Very supportive and they feel the lost just as much.”
Tim Johnson Viking football coach Brett Peabody said he was a great teammate and student at LBCC. Chuck Johnson said he will miss playing Warhammer 40,000, a popular video game he would play often with his son. The father said he’s is proud of his son, being a good person throughout his life. LBCC will host a memorial for their former teammate at home Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 6 p.m. at Veterans Stadium.
get pulled over.” Defensive end Christian Noble said the protests mean no disrespect towards the U.S. as he calls it the greatest country on the earth, but the actions intended to shed light on the “injustices that African Americans go through like wrongful accusations that lead to high-profile shootings.” Viking Coach Brett Peabody had some differing opinions on the NFL protesting, saying he disagreed with Trump’s comments and how he used profanity to address the players, but said taking a knee
during the anthem is disrespectful, but acknowledges that it is the player’s right to protest. Instead of taking a knee, Peabody suggests players should take action: “People need to go in the communities and work for real change. Taking a knee is not going to accomplish anything at the end of the day.” As of Sept. 25, the team has no plans to stage it’s own demonstration, but Peabody would support his players decisions if they were to protest, here we don’t have a rule, if guys want to take a knee, they can take a knee. If they don’t, they don’t.”
SPORTS
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OCTOBER 5, 2017
Teams continue Fall seasons Story by Irene Brizuela Viking staff @dear_ireene
Women’s volleyball
The Vikings (8-3) continued their 7game winning streak by beating Chaffey, 3-0, on Friday, Sept. 29. They have seven more games this month, beginning with a game against Los Angeles Harbor on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.
Women’s water polo FAST ACTION: Viking freshman defender Julian Guerrero, No. 17, battles a El Camino attacker during a 1-1 tie Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Tie ends Vike win streak Story by Karen Ramirez Viking editor @karensookewl
After a pre-conference winning streak, the Vikings men’s soccer team tied 1-1 in their first South Coast Conference game against the El Camino Warriors, on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the LAC soccer field. The Vikings’ sophomore defender Alejandro Martin said, “It’s our first test in the conference.”
During the first half, Viking sophomore forward Christopher Ribet was spat on the face by one of the opposing players. He was taken out of the game by Viking coach Cameron Beaulac, but later returned to the field. Assistant coach Eric Leon said before the game, “It’s the first game of the conference, so this is it.” After a scoreless first half, LBCC freshman defender Anthony Mejia found the net on an unassisted goal at the 59th
minute. The Warriors tied the game at 1-1 in the 87th minute on a goal After the game, no Viking players gave a comment. The Vikings lost to the Compton Tartars, 3-0, on Friday, Sept. 29, and beat the Los Angeles Harbor 1-1 Seahawks, 1-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
LBCC (11-5) participated in the Cuesta tournament Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, with two wins, 10-7 and 11-10, and two losses, 6-2 and 17-13. The Vikings were scheduled to play Rio Hondo on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.
Women’s Soccer
The Vikings (6-3-2) defeated Los Angeles Harbor, 2-1, on Tuesday, Oct. 3. They are on a 5- game winning streak. LBCC is scheduled to play a home game against Cerritos on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. Story By Garrett Holt Viking editor
Football
The Vikings went up against Golden West and the Vikings won, 52-24, on Saturday, Sept. 30. With the victory, the Vikings have an overall record of 3-2. Their next game will be at home against Mt.San Antonio at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct.14.
Men’s soccer
The Vikings played Los Angeles Harbor and came out on top, 1-0,Tuesday, Oct. 3. LBCC now has an overall record of 9-11 and its next game will be at Cerritos on Tuesday, Oct.10, at 2 p.m.
Men’s water polo
ATTACK: LBCC sophomore midfieder Casey Angers moves the ball up field during a 2-1 victory over El Camino on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
LBCC wins fifth straight game
Story and photo by randi linke Viking editor @randilinke With their fifth win in a row, LBCC’s women’s soccer team defeated El Camino, 2-1, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at home. The win came in the first South Coast Conference game. Later, the Vikings win
two more conference games and are now 6-3-2 overall. The Vikings starting the season with three losses. When asked about the score after returning from the field, team captain Aubree Furman said, “I think it will only go up from here. We just need to play a little harder to secure the win.”
LBCC coach Sean Reeves and Furman said they still believe the Vikings should have won the game more easily. “We had a week off from playing, which made this game tough,” Reeves said when talking about the team and their overall effort. “We did not have much rest, but I’ll take the win.”
LBCC beat Los Angeles Valley, 17-13, and lost to Golden West, 11-9, on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Vikings now sport and overall record of 5-2 and were slated to visit Rio Hondo Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Intramurals
Flag football and 3x3 soccer will take place this week and weekend