Viking News 2-28-2013 by LBCC Viking News

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Volume 86, Issue 9

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Ribbon cutting gets overrun at the PCC Yesenia Reyes and barry saks Viking Staff and Contributing Writer

JACOB ROSBOROUGH/VIKING SLASHED: Protesters bombard the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Student Union center at the PCC on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Protesters heckled speakers, changing the dynamic of ordinary ceremony.

Grad deadline March 8 Jennifer Ruff Viking Staff To graduate or receive a certificate from LBCC, students need to turn in their forms to admissions and records by Friday, March 8 at noon. Applications may be found at admission and records office in N108 at the LAC or MD135 at the PCC. Print forms are online at lbcc.edu/Admissions/ forms.cfm. Graduation and certificates of achievement are two different forms. Students may qualify for a retroactive degree, which means the necessary courses

are completed but they haven’t applied for graduation yet. The curriculum guides for certificates and degrees are at lbcc. edu/Articulation/guides.cfm. If more information is needed from a student or they are denied, they will be notified by email, staff said. Also, students can expect a response in late May to early April, they added. Graduation is Thursday, June 6. For more information, students may call (562) 938-4485 for the LAC or (562) 938-4485 for the PCC. Both offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m.-noon.

About 40 students and community supporters protested the discontinuance of 11 programs, while President Oakley and the LBCC Trustees hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for two newly constructed buildings at the PCC. With black tape over their mouths, protesters carried black and white signs with an electric chainsaw held by Oakley signifying the cutting of the programs. The words on the poster read, “Joakely.” One protester, David Root, 47, who is in the automotive program that was discontinued, said, “I think it is a travesty. I kept my side of the bargain. I’m a 4.0 (GPA) student. LBCC did

not keep its side of the bargain.” Another student protester in the automotive program said he was taking 23 units this semester, so he could finish the program by the Summer. The new LBCC multi-disciplinary building makes its debut this Spring semester at the PCC. Measure E funding the new 111,866 square-foot-building that cost $22.2 million. The building, which has been under construction since Summer 2009, was scheduled to open Fall 2012, but was pushed back to Spring. Students at the PCC were happy to finally be able to access the new building. Antonio Partida, 20, a business major, said, “I would say the new building at the PCC is great. They are comfortable, have a lot of space. They did a great job.” The new construction consists of the EE, DD, AA and

BB Buildings. Renovation of phase one is complete. The EE and DD buildings are now fully renovated and include 26 classrooms, new and expanded lab rooms, lecture facilities, a Student Union center and a Campus Store. Andy Medina, 20, a biology major, said, “I think the new PCC building looks spectacular and the LAC is going to have some serious competition with its aesthetics now.” The building also comes with “smart classrooms,” equipped with the latest computer technology on every desk. Phase two of the multidisciplinary buildings will commence as soon as possible. Phase two consists of upgrading the AA and BB buildings. A new PCC Student Services Center is estimated to have construction begin December.

may be running for a third term as a write-in candidate, while former NFL player Damon Dunn Doug Otto and two-time District 4 Trustee district 1 council candidate Jana Shields are officially running, the article said. Uranga ran for District 7 council member in 2009 for the 2010 election, but dropped out of the race. His wife, Tonia Reyes-Uranga, ran for re-election as a write-in

candidate. Otto said, “I’m looking at city council, and if the opportunity presents itself for me to throw Roberto Uranga my head in the District 2 Trustee ring, I will.” Uranga became the first Latino to represent the Board in 2000 and sits as president of the Board, according to the website. If they win the trustee positions would be filled by special election or appointment.

Otto and Uranga may run for Long Beach elected offices Clara Cordeiro Photo Editor District 4 Trustee, Doug Otto, is running for Long Beach mayor and District 2 Trustee, Roberto Uranga, is evaluating running for Long Beach City Council District 7 in the 2014 election. Otto announced the formation of an exploratory committee to run for mayor on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in an emailed press release. Otto has not yet declared an official campaign for the candidacy, the Press-Telegram reported. Current mayor Bob Foster

PCC welding students create functional art Arieel Alcaraz City Style Editor

Welding students at the PCC asked the students of LBCC to sign a petition to allow school facilities to approve a bike rack to be display in front of the Welding building on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Kevin Powers, associate professor and welding technology, said, “A lot of welding students ride their bikes to school. For some, it’s their only form of transportation.” The bike rack was designed after seeing that many bikers would have to use handicap parking

signs to lock their bikes. During the process of fabrication, students gained hands-on experience. They learned how to use multiple tools. Students used technology to make the template for the school logo. They also learned how to cut and fit pipe. The bike rack is fully welded pipe with half an inch steel logos on the ends and provisions to anchor it into the concrete. Students at the PCC built one of their hand-crafted bike racks in three days. The students wanted to create something unique for the school. Welders wanted to leave their “mark” behind for the next stu-

dent generations to see what was once there before. Students had a good outcome when creating the project, including having responsibilities, tasks and taking direction, Powers said. “Until our bike project, I didn’t quite understand how to provide someone with the proper attitude.” Powers saw attitudes and character changes in the participating students. Students would take leadership. “I am extremely proud of the way my students have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to be productive, proud and re-

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ARIEEL ALCARAZ/VIKING SPARKS FLY: Jamie Correa, 21, a welding major, sits with his classmate as they wait for students to sign their petition to allow the bike rack to be display.

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Math, chocolate to meld ‘Teens for Jeans’ Construction of a new building will soon begin, this will be the new home of the Culinary Arts and Math departments. The new building will be taking some of the J parking lot space, south of Carson Street. Construction is planned to begin this fall and is scheduled to be completed in 2015. Funded through the bond management, the projected costs $32,400,000. Chef Pierre Jues, culinary teacher, has been involved with the decision-making of the project. He said, “The building will have state-of-theart kitchens, demonstration restau-

rants, outside seating and a win- to happen. Jues has been looking forward to this for 10 years. There have dow-front pastry cafe.” A production kitchen will be been several attempts to get a proper used for the advanced students culinary teaching space Jues said. According to the bond managewhile beginners will be using a skills ment website the kitchen. There will building will be be a multipurpose It’s hard enough now new 47,500 square feet training kitchen that to find parking. may also be used as and it may take up a chocolate laboratosome of the J park–Reina Villa ry. Jues said that the Child development major ing lot space. LBCC student Reina Villa, extra space can in21, a child developcrease more students ment major, said, “It’s hard enough enrolling in culinary classes. He said, “We really need it. We now to find parking.” Despite numerous attempts to were supposed to get something at the PCC,” but despite there being a plan contact Paul Creason, the dean of to have a culinary learning space on the math department, he has failed to Palos Verdes Avenue, the project failed give a response.

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Marcy Lopez Staff Writer

Pathways program brings positive results to LBCC Ramon lontok Staff Writer Promise Pathways result show students’ improvements in math and English classes. In a message from President Eloy Oakley, faculty members of the English and Math Department were informed last January regarding the number of students who have completed transfer English and the level of math classes. The Promise Pathways is an initiative at LBCC, which is designed to increase students’ col-

lege completions through academic preparation in high school and provide educational pathways that are dedicated to help students toward their academic goals. Sharee Lopez, 20, a neuroscience major, said, “The program is great. There are a lot of high school students who don’t know what classes to take in college and the program is very informative.” However, Lopez, who is also president of the Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) Honors Society, said that while the initiative helps students who are still unclear with their ac-

ademic goals, it also delays students “who know what they want” to do. “As a science major, it’s a good thing for students who don’t know what they want to do,” Lopez said. “For those students who know what they want, it’s a setback because they don’t necessarily get to choose their classes. During the Fall semester, the number of students who have completed a transfer English course quintupled while nearly twice as many students completed a transfer level math course in their first semester.

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OPPORTUNITIES: Michelle del Rosario, 20, an architectural

design major and Tara Hanh, 27, a computer science major are surround by jeans that other LBCC students have donated. Both del Rosario and Hanh are supporters of Teens for Jeans.

ramon lontok Staff Writer LBCC students had an opportunity to participate in a humanitarian cause during the school’s ‘Teens for jeans’ collective drive, a cause that is aimed to collect over 5,000 pairs of jeans to help homeless teens. The collective drive, which is sponsored by Aeropostale, was held near the computer and office studies department, who teamed up with Gompers K-8,a local school from the Long Beach Unified School District. When talking about the cause, Michelle Del Rosario, 20, an architectural design major, said, “Anyway that you can contribute helps a lot and it’s amazing how there are people who still help out there.” Tara Hahn, 27, a computer science major, said, “Teenagers for teens and jeans never go out

of style.” ‘Teens for Jeans’ was introduced by LBCC by Head of COS Department Gene Carbonara, who first heard about the cause from his wife, Felonise, a school counselor at Gompers. “The thing is, it’s not just old people who are homeless,” Carbonara said. “A lot of teenagers have no homes and I’m trying to get other teens give jeans to teenagers.” The drive’s initial deadline to accept donations was on Wednesday Feb. 20 but was extended to Monday Feb. 25. Students were able to donate any size, old or new, at LAC in M109 and also at PCC in MD137. Carborana added, “When you donate money, it’s not the same. Think about what you have and what other people don’t have. It’s a big difference.”

NEWS

February 28, 2013

Long-time PCC trades teacher dies Kristin Grafft Staff Writer

Jesus Hernandez/Viking Communication Issues: Commercial music production student Nathan Douglas speaks to the Board about program discontinuance. Douglas said the college made no mention over the past year of cutting commercial music production in conjunction with audio production.

Board votes 4-1 again to discontinue programs

Out of the 1,661 students, only 498 students can complete a degree.

It’s also going to hurt the staff.” The Board voted 4-1 in favor of eliminating the seven classified staff positions directly related to the 11 discontinued programs. Again, Bowen and Troia voted against it. LBCC Vice President of tonia Ciancanelli Student Services Greg Peterson Managing Editor presented information about the 1,661 students currently The LBCC Board of Trustees enrolled in the discontinued for the District voted 4-1 in favor programs. of keeping all 11 programs on the Peterson said 498 of the discontinued list Tuesday, Feb 26. students can complete a degree Trustees Roberto Uranga, or certificate by taking SumDoug Otto, Jeff Kellogg and Tom mer courses. Clark voted in Counselfavor, while ors are comMark Bowen It makes no difference if we piling a list voted against courses cut 11 programs or one. It’s of not reconthat impactgoing to hurt and it’s going ed students sidering the d i s c o nt i nu to hurt the students. It’s also need to take, ance. Student ensuring no going to hurt the staff. two classes Trustee Jason Troia’s advi–Roberto Uranga interfere with sory vote was Board president one another. also against Additional the cuts. c o mp l e t i o n Immediately following the options include credit by examvote, in front of about 100 peo- ination, course substitution and ple, Board President Uranga said petitioning to enroll in more than about Troia, “It is easy to vote no, 18 units (21 maximum units). but it’s difficult to come up with Program-specific group counalternatives.” seling, reserved appointment He added that if anyone had times and discontinuance worksuggestions to rectify the budget shops are offered to impacted stucrisis, he was interested in hear- dents. ing them. As for the future of the PCC Troia raised his hand imply- buildings, Uranga said they are ing he had additional comments, looking at public-private partbut Uranga reminded him how nerships to offer Federal Aviation annotations after the discussion Administration certifications. and voting are closed are not perAnn-Marie Gabel, vice presmitted. ident of administrative services, Uranga continued and said, “It presented the mid-year budget makes no difference if we cut 11 performance report. Gabel said programs or one. It’s going to hurt all Community College districts and it’s going to hurt the students. will be affected by the 6.7 percent

Donald Sullivan, 74, taught several different classes throughout his career.

Cal Macy, project director of advanced transportation, added that, “He talked about starting out as a heavy-duty mechanic with his dad and his love of diesel engines was very obvious.” His love for the field and his dedication to his job were noticed and appreciated by many at LBCC. Byron Breland, PCC associate vice president, said, “Mr. Donald Sullivan was a long-time instructor at the PCC who dedicated his time, energy and efforts to successfully preparing students for gainful employment in the diesel industry. His steadfast commitment to his job and overall contributions to the diesel program at LBCC cannot be understated.” Donations for a scholarship in his memory may be made to the LBCC Foundation, mail code B-12.

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Recently retired diesel mechanics teacher Donald Sullivan, died Monday, Feb. 11 at 74 due to total organ failure. Sullivan retired from his 37year teaching career in June after coming down with valley fever. “He’d been sick with congestive heart disease and valley fever had been taking a toll on his lungs. Then his kidneys started to go because of the medication he was on for his heart and lungs,” said Vickie Sullivan, Sullivan’s wife. 53-year-old son Anthony Sullivan also survives Donald Sullivan. Dale Carlson, a LBCC diesel mechanics teacher, said the diesel mechanics department was Sullivan’s life. Sullivan was the department head and had taught all of the classes, at least at some point. “This whole place was his life. This was basically his home,” Carlson said. The former colleague also credits Sullivan with getting Caterpillar to fund the diesel program. Both Vickie Sullivan and Carlson expressed Sullivan’s clear love for engines and mechanics outside his job as well. Vickie explained that his passion went beyond just teaching, “He loved to work on cars, engines, anything to do with mechanical stuff,” she said. Sullivan had several cars in his garage at home that he had been working on for years with the hope of finishing once he retired.

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ple in Germany, Ingrid Wollank, foreign languages professor, said students making the As part of a cultural en- pilgrimage would be exposed hancement opportunity, Ger- to a culture varying immensemany-native Roland Hoppe in- ly from that in California, as vites LBCC students to explore Germany has the No. 1 econoBerlin this Summer with a gra- my in Europe. tuitous trip. “It’s a wise decision for Hoppe, who has been living students to learn another lanwith terminal pancreatic can- guage and to study the lancer since July 2012, remembers guage in that country. German how Americans treated him is an important language in the upon immigrating to the States business world. This opporin 1961. tunity is a god-send for stuWith no children of his own, dents,” Wollank said. Hoppe said, “Many young peoLBCC was once known for ple don’t have an opportunity its international study opporto travel abroad and they’re tunities, but the programs were closed off to what’s happen- canceled due to budget cuts, ing in the Wo l l a n k rest of the said. Many young people don’t world,” addJanelle ing, “Ameri- have an opportunity to travel Scarritt, 19, ca was good abroad and they’re closed a mechanical to me and I aerospace off to what’s happening... e n g i n e e r want to give something –Roland Hoppe major who back.” studying Germany Native is U p o n German in submitting the advanced the two-page application and course, said she plans to apply $20 non-refundable check to for the trip to Berlin because the Roland Hoppe Foundation Germany has a huge engineerby March 15, selected appli- ing market. cants will undergo an inter“The architecture and landview screening process. marks are a given, but I really “We ask students to com- want to experience all of the mit to the $20 processing fee to people. I want to walk around show they want it, that they’re the corner and see what I find,” serious,” Hoppe said. Scarritt -said anticipating her Without limitations as potential trip. to how many students may Lorenzo Franks, 23, a libbe granted this opportunity, eral arts major, likes the idea Hoppe encourages applicants that the trip is an individual not to “diddle daddle” submit- journey. ting their application. Studying as a high school “There is no next time. I exchange student in Paris, don’t know what will happen Franks recalled looking like a with the foundation after I’m tourist because all of the Amergone,” he urged. ican students clustered togethExpecting selected students er, only speaking English. to be resourceful, he’s requirFranks said, “I don’t want a ing them to find and book repeat of that trip. I want to get their own housing and round- out and meet the locals, expetrip flight to Berlin for their rience Berlin as someone who month-long voyage. is living there, not just another Airfare and a $250 weekly tourist.” allowance will be compensated Many of the first-year Gerby the foundation. man students expressed no The opportunity is open to interest in applying for the all LBCC students and fluen- trip because of prior Summer cy in German is not required, commitments or family obligahowever, Hoppe reiterated it tions. would make catching the train More information may be and ordering dinner a lot easier. found by emailing Hoppe at With nearly 82 million peo- Berlinkid10@gmail.com.

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If you play the bagpipes and would like to join other pipers at LBCC please contact: Dr. Laurel Breece; email: lbreece@lbcc.edu Office phone: 562-938-4836; Office: B211

Edward Mahurien/Viking CHOCOLATE: Psychology major, Gloria Contreras, 19, dips a strawberry in the chocolate fondue fountain at the LAC Food Court Thursday, Feb. 14. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the food court offered bananas, pretzels and strawberries to dip in melted chocolate.

Fountain coats Valentine’s Day Lenny Kelly Staff Writer Three students were dipping, sticking and laughing at the LAC Food Court chocolate fountain with hand-picked strawberries on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14. With guidance from chef Memo Ramomos and assisted by Te’ajah Johnson, the three students dipped their strawberries three times in the gooey chocolate. The strawberries cost $1.50 for three strawberries that made the special day even more chocolate-coated from opening to closing. The chef has been dedicated to pre-

sentations of food preparation for 18 years over all and six at LBCC and it appeared that he operates a professional style of cuisine. Valentine’s Day is the only chocolate strawberry fondue day. The chocolate was creamy, melted from bags of chocolate wafers that are gluten free. The strawberries and chocolate were brought to LBCC from Sysco, a food supply house. The chocolate is melted on the stove then poured into the fountain, which has a heater in it to keep the chocolate liquefied, only being used once a year. The set-up brought out the smiles of the students. They picked

out a strawberry from the holder, which keeps them separated from each other, like in an egg carton. If they had enough time, they were able to dip it twice or three times. They let each dipping cool before dipping again. Food Court manager Traci Ellicott said, “I love to see the students enjoy our Valentine’s Day chocolate fountain. It is a great way to showcase fresh produce and pair it with yummy chocolate.” She said she hopes to bring the fountain out more often. The process takes about four workers to prepare everything from start to the mouth.

City Style

February 28, 2013

Silhouette bracelet: Shadows of inspiration

An upcoming art installation at LAC focuses on silhouette bracelets created by jewelry and metal-smithing students. The display, located in a glass case in the K building, opens Tuesday, March 12. Participants put together bracelets from their choice of metals, including aluminum, brass, copper, nickel, and silver. Various techniques such as sawing, drilling and filing are implemented to create the shapes, then students further personalize them with the application of chemicals, sandblasting, stamping, roller printing, to affect the look of the metal. Students can even create a design within their design by “piercing” the metal, which creates a cutout shape. “This project makes me look at things differently.” Genesis Higareda, a first-time smithing student said, “I enjoy how the project takes simple things and makes them unique.” Her bracelet design is a ribcage, which she said was inspired by her desire to attend medical school.

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Yesenia Reyes/Viking OBSERVING: Benny Lopez,19, music major, views the new “Printer Matter” gallery by Roger Herman on Feb.20. He carefully examines each aspect of the design on the material Herman used to create his artwork.

Mixed-media art gallery opens Jennifer Ruff Staff Writer

LBCC is “An honor and a gift at his part.” Zamani said the main gallery is for professional shows LBCC’s art gallery at the LAC to further encourage and mois presenting German-born artist tivate the students to aspire, to Roger Herman’s “Printed Mat- become professional and sucter” and LBCC alumni Jonathon cessful. He also said Herman is Hornedo’s exhibit “Copernican Et a famous and important artist Cetera” for viewing until March and while LBCC had to con16.Joe Peuliar, 19, an undecided vince him to exhibit his art, it is major, has taken art history and “more about us learning about screen printing classes in previous his work.” semesters, said, “I like coming in Zamani also said stated that here and seeing what people have Herman wanted to stress the to show.” He said if people like importance of process in his screen printing and the use of dif- work and inspire students to be ferent materials productive. such as paper I like coming in here and The east wall and cloth fused of the gallery seeing what people have is covered with colors they should check to show. with 90 of his the exhibit out.” prints on pa-Joe Peuliar per that will H e r m a n’s Undecided major 2013 installalater become tion features possible pagmixed media works on paper es of his oversized books. He and fabric. While Herman is said Herman’s exhibit demonwidely known for his large-scale strates the importance of paintings and prints, the cur- production and it can teach rent exhibit focuses on his work students to focus on the imwith woodcuts. Woodcutting is portance of process. a printmaking technique where Jay Cavanzon, 19, a medicine an impression of the image is major, said, “thought it was cool carved into a flat wooden sur- that he (Herman) incorporated face and the remaining surface image of rabbits,” and suggests is rolled with ink and impressed people in the art crowd to visit unto paper or other substrates the gallery. almost like stamping. The main art gallery is loEver since last semester, a cated at K-100 and the small small gallery room within the gallery, which is located in the gallery is dedicated to showcase back, in K-100J. The gallery is the work of LBCC students and open Monday through Thursalumni. Currently, it showcases day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Hornedo’s five pieces of works Tuesday and Wednesday from from the fictional persona of 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and Saturday Jerong Hullond. His medium from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more includes uses of a combination information about the gallery, of oil, plastic, Xerox lithograph, students and employees may call paper and on canvas. (562) 938-4815 or may email art Habib Kheradyar Zamani, at gallery@lbcc.edu.

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Eliza de la Flor Staff Writer

She said her overall experience has present for his wife; his focus is been a good one, although work- photography but said, he wants ing with the tools does carry some to expand his talents to several risk. Once, she stabbed herself different media. while shaping her design, but she He said he enjoys the projexpects it as part of the process. ect for the level of personalizaThe project begins with brain- tion he can put into it. His destorming 20 shapes, which are sign portrays two larger human then narrowed down to five. De- shapes lifting a smaller one, signs start as sketches of individual representing family. “The beaushapes and as a two-dimensional ty of the silhouette,” Anguiano representation. said, “is that it The silcould be anyI love working with my houettes vary one’s family.” hands. in size and Student Brenoften in direc- I love the details of things. da Covarrution. They are bias said “I -Brenda Covarrubias love working layered over Psychology major each other to with my hands. create a shape I love the dethat can be tails of things.” formed as a cuff-style bracelet. She graduated with a degree in When the final design is chosen, psychology from Laney College the paper silhouettes are used in Oakland and came to LBCC as stencils for the metal work. to explore her interest in jewThe shapes are riveted togeth- elry-making while earning her er to create a whole art piece. degree in occupational therapy. Students past and present said Her classes in anatomy and they find inspiration from physiology inspired her bracetheir personal surroundings, let’s possible design, either the leading to some surprising cre- kidneys’ system or the lungs’ cirations. Photographs from last culatory system. The class is her year’s class posted by Professor first time metal-smithing. Kristin Beeler, shows a wide Her choice of metals will ulvariety of silhouette brace- timately be decided on aesthetlets such as leaves, snowflakes, ics: “I am thinking copper and an octopus, as well as a cor- maybe aluminum,” she said. “I set, a Vespa motor scooter and know people may not instanta standing badminton birdie. ly recognize the design of my Hector Anguiano, 59, an art bracelet, but I want it to be spemajor, is making a bracelet as a cial to me.”

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Student’s classes in anatomy and physiology inspires her to create metal bracelet design.

Women’s basketball team wins 5 straight games

SPORTS

February 28, 2013

Winning streak leads Vikings to second consecutive playoff run

By Ryan Craighead Staff Writer LBCC carries a 5-game win streak and 23-4 overall record into Friday’s game, led by sophomore guard Talia Rayford averaging a double-double of 12.4 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. After a victory in the regular season finale against L.A. Trade Tech, the Vikings earned the #8 seed for the SoCal playoffs and will host College of the Canyons March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Hall of Champions Gym. Regina Romain led the playoff-bound Viking women’s basketball team to a home victory 67-43 against the East Los Angeles College Huskies Feb. 20 in conference play. Romain hit five three-pointers en route to a game-high 19 points and was a key factor in LBCC stretching a second-half lead to 19 with three minutes left. The game started off slowly, taking more than two minutes for the first points in the game to be tallied. Viking coach Michael Anderson was active and vocal in encouraging the Vikings to play faster. His passion earned him a technical foul when he asked the referee, “Is this difficult?” LBCC used a mix of man and zone defenses coupled with physical play to thwart East L.A.’S offense. The officials could be heard complementing the Vikings’ hustle and selflessness of sacrificing the body. However, the physical play by both teams resulted in numerous fouls and led to East L.A. freshman De Laura Castanada fouling out late in the second half Both teams struggled to make shots, the Vikings shot 36.5 percent from the field and the Huskies a mere 16.7 percent. “We did what we had to do to win. It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t a Picasso (painting), but we got to win number 22…twenty-two wins are important to ensure a playoff berth for us,” Anderson said. The win sends the Vikings into a regular season finale with an overall record of 22-4. The finale is set for Friday, Feb. 22 and is part of the Coaches vs. Cancer event. Anderson voiced his full support for the event due to close family members who have cancer. Coaches vs. Cancer is a fundraiser for both funds and awareness.

D.A Phillips/Viking DRIBBLING TO VICTORY: Center Dana Arrington drives to the basket before getting fouled by East L.A. players. The Viking defeated the Huskies, 67-43, on Wednesday Feb. 20 in the Hall Of Champions Gym.

By Pedro Cruz Sports Editor The Hall of Champions Gym hosted the 2013 Coaches vs. Cancer game in what became a winning night for LBCC men’s and women’s basketball teams. Latrice Casiano, 22, a science major, said, “I was surprised to see how the school came together and supported the men’s and women’s basketball teams for the cancer awareness game.” The women’s, ranked 8th in the state, won 78-41 defeating Los Angeles Trade Tech. LBCC closed out the regular-season with a 23-4 overall record and finished second in the South Coast Conference at 13-3. Sophomore Talia Rayford posted her 17th double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Vikings to victory. LBCC lead 35-20 at half-time. The Vikings came out aggressive defensively in the second half. LBCC totaled five steals in the first five minutes of the second half, scoring 13 points in that period of time to the lead 48-22 at the 15:39 mark. Trade Tech showed up with only five players. LBCC’s top freshmen of the game were Shakeena Benton, who scored 13 points, and Regina Romain, who totaled 12. Before the game four sophomores, were honored in their last regular season home game. Taila Rayford, Tiffany Taylor, Kyrose Montgomery and Kaaron King. Rayford said, “The game was fun. It started off slow but then we picked it up. Everyone played how they were supposed to.” The Vikings will host No. 9 seed College of the Canyons on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Hall of Champions Gym. The second game of the night featured LBCC men’s team against El Camino and the Vikings won 97-82. It was

Jacob Rosborough/Viking GAME TO REMEMBER: On the final regular season game in the Hall of Champions Gym. Four Sophmores players were honored. LBCC defeated Los Angeles Trade Tech 78-41.

a career-high for sophomore Ashton Edwards who scored 37 points. He was followed by sophomore Tyler Tuliau with 20 points and 8 rebounds, while freshman Mwelu Matayu had 12 rebounds. The Vikings finished the season with an 11-16 overall record and 6-7 mark in the conference. The Vikings are not expected to compete in the Southern California playoffs.

Symphony Logan, 19, a communications major who went to the game, said, “It was an amazing event. I felt I did my part in supporting breast cancer awareness.” The activities to support Coaches vs. Cancer prior to Friday night games consisted of music, raffles, and a jumper. The event was sponsored by Chronic Tacos. Steven Garland, a LBCC stu-

dent and the Associated Student Body Representative of Academic Affairs was a special guest speaker along with Carol Bittman, who is an LBCC teacher. Both talked about their experience with cancer and how it has affected their lives. Other comments were made by Connie Sears the Dean for Students affairs, Kinesiology and athletics.

SPORTS

February 28, 2013

Vikings suffer 4-1 loss Caleb Ellis Staff Writer The LBCC Vikings baseball team fell to 5-4 for the season, losing to Golden West, 4-1, on Thursday, Feb. 21, at Joe Hicks Memorial Field. Catcher Jamie Velle said, “We were never able to adjust to his (Jason Deitrich) pitches.” Velle was involved in a collision at the plate, when Golden West’s Daniel Dewolf as he was coming around to score. Velle was hit in the head by Dewolf ’s knee, remaining on the ground for several moments. Dewolf was called out for illegal contact. “I was waiting for the ball to reach home plate, when I saw his knee coming at my head”, Velle said. “Next thing I knew, I was on my back with a stinger going from my neck down to my fingertips”, said Velle. Team trainer Meghan Bertell rushed to Velle’s aid. Clearing him to return to the game. “He did receive a knee to the head, but I didn’t see any reason he wouldn’t be able to return to the game”, Bertell said. Golden West’s starting pitcher Deitrich threw a complete game, striking out five and giving up one run. LBCC’s head coach Casey Crook said, “He was the best

Track coach on leave for unknown reasons Caleb Ellis Staff Writer LBCC announced cross country coach John Goldman as the Men’s Track and Field interim coach. The change in coaching was due to the absence of John Hall. It is unclear of the reasoning to his absence at this time. Hall could not be reached for comment. Goldman assured the team would not suffer with the unexpected change. “It’s not like its all new faces for the athletes,” Goldman said. “All the assistant coaches are still with the team. We know the strengths of each athlete and

Ryan Craighead/Viking STRINKING HARD: Starting pitcher Nick Wood fires home a pitch during an early season dust-up with rival Golden West on Feb. 21, a game that LBCC lost 4-1.

we’ve faced all year.” “We practice on being able to adjust to a pitcher and hit. Obviously we didn’t get it right this game”, Said Crook. Nick Wood pitched five innings for the Vikings, allowing two runs, strikeouts be leaving the game. The Vikings Played Golden

West on, Saturday Feb. 23rd. The Vikings lost 7-8, dropping to 5-5 for the season. Edgar Navar was the starting pitcher, going six and two thirds innings, giving up eight hits, five runs, with eight strikeouts. Nolan Flashman lead the Vikings in hitting, going 2 for 4, with two RBI’s and one run scored.

we’re prepared for the season.” LBCC athletic director Randy Totorp confirmed Goldman would remain the interim coach for the remainder of the season and Totorp said Hall would not be returning to the team. “As far as the reasons for Hall leaving the team, it’s a sensitive topic right now.” Vice president of human resources Rose Del Gaudio was asked to comment. Her office referred questions to director of public affairs and government relations Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor said, “I don’t know anything about this and you have not given me much time to get information from others. I’ll do my best but there’s no guarantee.”

CITY SPORTS The Men’s and women’s swim teams have a meet against El Camino and Cerritos at Cerritos College on Friday, March 1, at 12:30 p.m. The men’s volleyball team lost, 3-1, against Irvine Valley on Friday, Feb. 22 at LAC. The Vikings play Moorpark on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. at LAC. The women’s tennis team lost to Cerritos, 9-0, on Tuesday, Feb. 26. They played Palomar

on Wednesday, Feb. 27. at LAC. The next match is against Mt. San Antonio on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at LAC. The men’s and women’s track and field team attended the Pasadena Relays on Friday, Feb. 22. The men’s team took 6th place out of seven teams. The women’s team took 7th out of seven. Both teams will attend the Ben Brown Invitational at Cal State Fullerton.

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comeback as Victoria Padilla singled. Later, Candice Shadwell doubled to right center advancing the runner to third. The inning ended as Lauren Alferos grounded out to shortstop. The Vikings bounced back in the bottom of the third inning as Shanice Compton singled. She advanced to second as Eileen Rivera walked. Then Padilla singled again scoring the run and Eileen Rivera advanced to third. The Falcons struck back as Katie Caraballo walked, but then was caught trying to steal second. But that didn’t stop the Falcons. Jamie Ramirez singled, scoring Lily Cornejo and advancing Mejia to second. Then Stephanie Olivas also singled, scoring Mejia and advancing Ashley Miller to second. Vasquez grounded out to the pitcher to end the top half of the inning. The Vikings tried for another comeback as Cierra Peterson walked and Lauren Alferos singled, advancing Peterson to second. But Jezeree Misaalefua grounded out into a double play ending the inning. As the sixth inning begins, Mejia walked and advanced on a single by Ramirez. Olivas doubled scoring Mejia and Ramirez. Formano singled scoring Olivas making it 9-2. Kayla Klein then struck out the side to end the game.

Softball team loses first league game The LBCC softball team suffered its first South Coast Conference loss 10-2 against the Cerritos College Falcons on Thursday, Feb 21.The Starting pitcher for the Vikings was freshman Candice Shadwell, who allowed five runs and struck out four in over three innings. The Falcons, starting pitcher was sophomore Kayla Klein, who allowed two runs and six hits and striking out seven in six innings. The Vikings lost to the Falcons due to a mercy rule. The loss breaks the Vikings, four-game winning streak and drops their record to 8-4 overall. The first inning started off as the Falcons, Arianna Hernandez struck out. Later that inning, Andrea Arellano is walked and scored to make the score 1-0. But the Vikings fought back as Cierra Peterson was hit by a pitch and later scored to tie the game. In the top of the second inning, the Falcons, Stephanie Olivas walked and advanced to third on a base hit by Aubrey Formano. Danah Vazquez singled and the runner scored making it 2-1 Falcons. Ariana Mejia singled scoring both Vazquez and Hernandez making it 4-1. The Vikings attempted a

Calendar

special events Friday, March 1 Astronomy Lecture“Open to All” All are invited to a public lecture on “How Einstein’s Theories of Relativity Define our Universe.” Located in the LBCC Planetarium at 7- 9 p.m. (D-326) For more information, contact Dr. Mike MacCallum mmaccallum@lbcc.edu

important dates Tuesday, Feb. 5-Wednesday, June 5 Spring semester Friday, March 1 Beverly O’Neill leadership conference 9- 10 a.m. Liberal Arts Campus Building T, Room T1200 Wednesday, March 6 Flex Day, no classes Friday, March 8 Deadline to Apply for Graduation Monday, April 1- Sunday April 7 Spring Break

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Thursday, March 7- Sunday, March 17 ‘Julius Caesar’ Takes Main stage Auditorium Located in the LBCC Auditorium Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. $10 students, seniors and staff $15 general admissions. Saturday, March 8, Friday, April 12, Friday, May 10 Monthly Open Mic Nite at 7- 9 p.m. LAC- Room P104 Sign up at 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 22 In celebration of LBCC 85th Anniversary, Dr. Hendricks will be speaking on the college and it’s relationship with the City of LB over the years. T Building, Room T1300 at 12:30 p.m. Admission $15. Free to students with valid ID. Pay at the door with RSVP to Ginny Baxter (562) 938-4634 or online foundation.lbcc.edu click on the “mortarboard” icon, select LLRA as recipient, and indicate “EVENT” in the comments section.

art gallery Tuesday, Feb 12- Saturday, March 16 Printed Matter, a one-person exhibit of woodcuts on paper and fabric by Roger Herman.

Saturday, March 2 Deadline to apply for the 2013-14 FAFSA to be considered for a Cal Grant. Students using the IRS DRT won’t need to submit an IRS Tax return transcript to LBCC.

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Friday, March 22 The first direct loan disbursement for new borrowers

Friday, March 1 Men’s Volleyball vs Moorpark at 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs Canyons at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Baseball vs Oxnard at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Baseball vs El Camino at 2 p.m. Softball vs Mt. San Antonio at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Baseball vs El Camino at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8 Men’s Volleyball vs LA Pierce at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Baseball vs East LA at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, April 5 Second Pell Grant disbursements to students enrolled in 9 units or more will be delivered to Higher One The 2013-14 California Dream Act Application is now available at csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp. Students eligible under Assembly Bill (AB) 540 and AB 131 may apply for the Cal Grants and fee waivers. Saturdays: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, March 14 Softball vs ECC Compton at 3 p.m. Friday, March 15 Men’s Volleyball vs Santa Barbara at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Softball vs Chaffey at 12 p.m.

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Friday, March 8 Men’s Volleyball vs LA Pierce at 6 p.m.

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Jacob Rosborough/Viking Empowering With Fitness: Ali Hasan, a health major and wellness coach, conduct their first physical and emotional workout session for the fitness club on the Quad at the LAC on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

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news

February 28, 2013

Oakley attends Cabinet meeting

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82 students donated blood to the Red Cross Students who donated received a coupon for a free appetizer at a local restaurant Jason Gastrich Copy Editor The Red Cross collected blood from LBCC students in the Nordic Lounge at the LAC on Feb. 26 and 27. Freshman Janine Garcia, 27, a psychology major, said, “I’ve given blood to the Red Cross many times, so my name was already in their computer, streamlining the process.” Unfortunately, after her finger was pricked, they wouldn’t let her donate due to low hemo-

globin levels. Type AB blood is the rarest type and even though Garcia has type O positive, they’re still happy to take her blood. Each blood donation took about 30 minutes and the entire process took about an hour. The Red Cross took all the blood donations from students. Afterwards, snacks and water were provided. Phi Theta Kappa President Richard Ball said, “It’s a pretty simple process and they just had to answer a few questions.” Ball volunteers time with the Red Cross and helped set up the event. Charge nurse Alicia Rosado said the Red Cross employs 11 staff members and two volunteers to process students, take their blood and give them a snack. Rosado said, “Everything went very well.

We took 82 donations over the two days.” Math major Juan Jimenez, 18, said it took about 30 minutes and he had a good experience. “It was my second time giving blood. It didn’t hurt. It felt good knowing I was helping people,” he said. According to the Red Cross website, the plasma from donations are replaced within about 24 hours. Red cells need about four to six weeks for complete replacement and that is why at least eight weeks are required between whole blood donations, the site said. All students who donated received a coupon for a free appetizer at a local restaurant and a free ticket to the Los Angeles Grammy Museum. They were also given a sticker that said, “I Make a Difference.” The next campus blood drive will be on April 9.

constraints of our budget and the laws passed.” When asked about future LBCC President Eloy Oakley funding, Oakley said, “There is a visited the ASB meeting on Mon- limited number of resources and day, Feb. 25, at the PCC, where we won’t get much more money the Cabinet discussed and voted going forward. However, we are trying to make financial aid for on many issues. Before engaging in a candid students more accessible.” Past ASB President John KinQ-and-A session with members of the student body government dred was present and said he is and the public, Oakley spoke to concerned that LBCC and Oakthe students for about 15 minutes ley haven’t sought money that in FF101. has been offered to and received Some students were getting by other Community Colleges in upset because some of their favor- California. ite teachers were either being laid Kindred even brought nuoff or teaching merous newsfewer classes, paper clippings We are trying to make so Oakley exa binder to financial aid for students in plained and indicate three more accessible. clarified. chances the “We are school had to -Eloy Oakley laying off some President take advantage of free grant staff while money. we’re building During the question and ana few buildings on campus and some people don’t understand swer session, Kindred addressed why. We’re getting money for the Oakley about his concerns. He replied by pointing out buildings from a different source and it can’t be used to pay any the two bonds LBCC received for building and how the students teacher salaries.” Due to budget cuts, 17 pro- participated in facilitating awaregrams will be discontinued after ness and the vote for those bond measures. the Spring 2013 semester. ASB Vice President Josh LoOakley also said, “82 (6 percent) of degrees were conferred renzini was appointed to fill the on students who took courses that vacant presidency and the vice aren’t supposed to exist any lon- presidency is now vacant. The ASB will accept applicager at LBCC after the cuts kick in, but we want to offer them inserted tions March 4-13 to appoint a new into other programs. We’re going vice president. Typically an elected to end those classes, but teach the seat, this is an opportunity for a same skills in new classes in dif- qualified applicant to obtain it. Brian Reed was sworn in as ferent, existing programs. “We just want to put more the representative of athletics. The next ASB meeting will be money into career programs that will offer tangible results. How- at the LAC’s Valhalla room at 2 ever, we have to work within the p.m. on Monday, March 11.

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Elizabeth Cheruto/Viking DONATIONS: Irma Orozco, 18, a child development major, donates blood at the LAC Nordic Lounge and is being supervised by a Red Cross nurse Marissa Garcie, on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

NAACP award given to LBCC prepares for active shooter 4 LBCC alums, trustee By Jennifer Ruff Staff Writer

Four LBCC alumni and officials received an award of recognition for their efforts toward advancement in the community from the NAACP. On Sunday, Feb. 17, William Barnes, Bobbie Smith, Patricia Lofland and Minnie Douglas along with 17 other Long Beach community members were honored with the “Shoulders We Stand On” award presented to African-American trailblazers in the community. The ceremony was hosted at Ernest McBride Sr. Park to honor community advocates of social equality and advancement. Barnes served as an educator, coached basketball at Centennial High School and LBCC, was vice chair of the California Commission of Athletics and was executive dean of the PCC. As a student, Barnes served as the representative of athletics on the student cabinet. Edgardo Guerra, 20, business major said, “I was walking

through the P.E. building and read about (Barnes) being in the Hall of Fame, it’s really cool to see all the accomplishments he’s made and be a part of a place he impacted.” Smith was the first African-American to serve as president of the Board of Education for the Long Beach Unified School District. Lofland was the first African-American to serve on local government as a trustee on the LBCC Board. Alejandra Campos, 18, an undecided major said, “I’m glad for the changes these people helped make to drive ethnic diversity because it gives us an opportunity to have different opinions and views represented.” Douglas, a former nursing professor at LBCC, is the owner and a consultant of Douglas Health Education in Long Beach. Evelyn Knight, activist and fellow award recipient, said, “There is always a need for people to stand up and be counted. So get on board.”

With recent public shootings, students and employees are reminded of how important it is to survive during a campus crisis at http://communityrelations. lbcc.edu/Loop/010713/A%20 Reminder.pdf . LBCC student, Elizabeth Vargas, 23, an administration of justice major, said, “I hope the school has some kind of plan for us. I personally haven’t thought about an exit strategy, but I know it’s important to have one.” The Department of Homeland Security and the city of Houston funded the training tool “Run Hide Fight Surviving an Active Shooter” video, which may be found on YouTube. According to Homeland Security, it is essential to be prepared in case a shooter strikes the campus. The video focuses on three main options that everyone should consider for such a tragedy, a reminder from LBCC administration said. The video advises the first option is to run; always try to

escape or evacuate if a safe path al is to act with aggression. Rob is available. Knowing emergency Pincus with the I.C.E. Training exists and a pathway outside the Company recommends using classroom or office is helpful pri- heavy objects in the room, such or to the situation, suggests the as textbooks, chairs, laptops, video. According to the video, scissors or other objects as imothers may be indecisive about provised weapons. Anything that what to do so encourage them to can be used to defend oneself in leave as well. case of potential violence is recVargas said ommended, she would try Pincus sugto get as many gested. I hope that the school people out as Kevin has made some sort of M a r q u e z , possible, run to safety, and then 18, said, “I plan for us. call 911. never even –Elizabeth Vargas thought of The video Administration of justice major said if running the possibilto safety is not ity of somean option, the second option is to thing like that happening here.” hide. When hiding, doors must Marquez said he plans to prepare be locked, lights turned off and himself mentally in case an event cell phones silenced, the video like that occurred. said. Barricading the door with The LBCC Emergency Opheavy furniture such as desks, erations Team has conducted tables and chairs is also a helpful trainings with the Long Beach tool that keeps a gunman from Police Department. barging into the room, suggested Grace Ortiz, 27, said, “I like DHS. to think that I’m safe here, but it The video shows if running still doesn’t hurt to be prepared or hiding is not an option, a final for the worst possible scenarios. alternative is to fight; in a group If anything, it will help us know or individually, the key to surviv- what to do.”

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By Amanda Rodriguez Staff Writer

OPINION

February 28, 2013

Commen tary

Social media takes over college students’ time We are living in a new era where technology has become a large part of our lives. Aristotle once said, “Man is by nature a social animal; an individual who is unsocial naturally and not accidentally is either beneath our notice or more than human.” The most used social networking sites are Facebook, Twitter, Linkedln and Myspace. As college students, we use them for multiple reasons like keeping in contact with friends, family or killing some time. Gossip being among the first, which is wasting your time with frivolous things. Since now we don’t need to go to the water cooler to know what the new innovations are being done, or wait days to receive letters. Now we can just write anything on our minds and within matter of seconds it is out there for anyone to read. I am not condemning social networks but there is a downfall to it since col-

lege students and people in general spend their free time, hours on end on the social networking sites. Esther Acosta Of course how students use their free time is up to them. We need to learn that spending too much time on social networks is taking time away from more important things. Instead of constantly tweeting, or updating your status or seeing who updates their profile, you could have put in that extra time to be productive. You could’ve gotten a better grade if you did study or spent more time on that essay. On social networks you can write mini biographies, post pictures, like/comment on music, and other pages. You have so much of your daily life on it that

being on those social networks you have lack of privacy and expose yourself to government and corporations. Homeland Security Act of 2002 is meant to protect America from terrorism or any kind of illegal actions happening. Therefore the Act supports the Government tapping your phon3es and emails. You also expose yourself to predators like identity thieves, pedophiles, burglars, and cyber bullies. Although it does have its faults not all of it is bad. Socials networks can help students by getting news faster and getting in touch with other class mates, teachers and staff. Its good to socialize with other people. Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis & Dr. James H. Fowler said, “While social networks are fundamentally and distinctively human, and ubiquitous, they should not be taken for granted.”

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High food court prices become a concern

veryone has to eat and some students don’t. Mainly because of the high prices in the LBCC Viking Food Court. I think prices should be reduced for college students. Most students get financial aid, but most of their money goes to books, transportation or child-care. Something so cheap elsewhere costs an arm and a leg here. I have many friends who Stacy Scott say, “I don’t eat here at school, the prices are ridiculous.” For some students the Food Court is the only place they can get something to eat due to having classes back to back or so little time to sit down and actually enjoy their food. Unless students want to get a snack from one of the many half-empty vending machines around campus, they’ll be spending money in the Food Court, bringing their own lunch or starving. I rarely eat in the Food Court and when I do it’s simply because I don’t have enough time to go off campus and don’t want to be late for my next class. So it’s either pay high prices or wait until you get out of school. I’m quite sure no one wants to sit in class with a growling stomach. The least they could do is give students a discount with their IDs. We get discounts for everything else but food. I think that should be a priority, then maybe more students would eat at the cafeteria and reconsider dodging it. The other thing is waiting in long lines just to use the microwave. That’s a downfall of bringing your own lunch. You spend so much time waiting to warm your food up, you don’t have time to finish it then your food just goes to waste since most teachers don’t allow food in the classrooms. We should at least have one more microwave. Microwaves are inexpensive so money shouldn’t be an issue.

opinion

February 28, 2013

EDITORIAL

Money affects the life of college students

Life is a source of power and freedom, but students need to explore more of its options when it comes to our future and success. Although money shouldn’t be the outlet for happiness when it comes to college students’, it tends to affect many undergraduates lives. It’s either choosing to slave away at a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job every day or doing something we love learning. That’s when economics comes in and plays a major role in life. It’s about choices, more than money, but since we all make choices about money, understanding economics can help.

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Fred Beebe, social science professor, said, “The goal of every college student should be the completion of a degree that will lead to gainful employment or a more satisfying life.” Beebe adds one idea in economics talks about opportunity cost. Opportunity cost capitals a exchange for the choices we make. The transaction for all college students is between going to school and going to work he said. Since, a college student is in school, they cannot be at work at the same time. So many college students forgo the opportunity to earn income as they receive their education. According to a

college graduate will earn about twice as much as a high school graduate in income. While it is true the high school graduate has been able to earn for several years during the time the college student furthered their education. However, over the long run, the college student will have more opportunities for success. College graduates will earn more money, have more job security, better access to health care and retirement benefits, more prospects for saving and will be less susceptible to losing their job during economic recessions

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MARCY LOPEZ/VIKING Catherine Sanillana, 19, a communications major, tests her strength at the end of the rope in the tug-of-war contest.

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JACOB ROSBOROUGH/VIKING Members of the Pagan Club promote and sign in new members for their social club Thursday, Feb. 21 in front of the E Building.

Clubbing on

Campus Manuel Orozco Staff Writer

BCC’s Spring Join-A-Club Day festivities took place Wednesday, Feb. 20 and Thursday Feb 21, allowing a wide range of clubs to join the fun. Students one by one began to gather around the LAC Quad and PCC Lawn. Returning clubs joined new ones to sign their peers up for weekly meetings. Clubs on campus provide extra-cirricular activities between classes. Some clubs are based on students with different interests, majors, religions, scholarships, life-after-college plans and race. They meet at a specific time of week and time. It is the president’s job to choose where and when to meet. The club representatives arrived early to prepare for presentations. If a club was not ready by the strike of 10, students were given more time to do so. All club information had to be given to employees. The process provides the club has been given approval from the school. To prepare for the fair, each club is assigned a place on the Quad or Lawn to put a table. During the fair, the presidents were to pass out fliers and other forms of information to new and returning members. Lily Padilla, an undecided major and KCBC radio club representative, said, “Upcoming events include a financial aid seminar for students April 18. Tickets will be $25.” Students signed their name on a list of members if they chose to join the specific club. For three hours, music and other entertainment accompanied the fair. A DJ and representatives of the music and dance clubs entertained students passing by. Meanwhile, treats were given to students who joined a club. The official club list for the Spring semester is to be announced on a later date. Students were given the list from last semester instead. Sarah Lopez, 21, a math major, said, “We got around 25 new members.” Once the official clubs are decided, the meetings will begin. Each president will meet all members at the first meeting. The first meeting will tell members about the club’s purpose and first announcements. Members may request to propose a plan for the semester for the club they have chosen.

JACOB ROSBOROUGH/VIKING Henry Roeun, 18, a multimedia design major, does a webster front ﬂip over his clubmate Chris during the Join-A-Club event.

DEZTINE THOMAS/VIKING Pamela Marshall, 52, a human services major and treasurer of the LGBT Club at PCC, embraces a perspective member. JACOB ROSBOROUGH/VIKING Ken Borgers, KLBC and KCTY adviser, starts a ﬂash mob iniciated by the Harlem Shake.